Adventures in Synthesis: Backyard Fall Afternoon Modular

Published on Sep 27, 2016 Chris Beckstrom

"I'm on a mission to challenge some ideas about modular synthesis:

That is has to be expensive, or that you can't build it yourself, or that it has to look pretty, that it's too complicated, that you need an electrical engineering degree to play it, or that you can't take it outside.

After all, it's a musical instrument not totally unlike a guitar. Now that I've reconfigured it a bit, why not bring it out to the back yard and play a bit?

This simple patch was inspired by the work of Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith. If you haven't heard her magnificent music, check it out!

Patch Notes

There are 4 voices in this patch: The bassline, a 3-note repeated figure by saw waves, the delay of that figure, and another saw oscillator.

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Modular Patch 3 with Dopefer A-100 plus Ladik and MFB Modules

Published on Sep 27, 2016 Der Schlendrian

"Drums by Mutable Instruments GRIDS with Nord Drum2.
Lots of Ladik Modules here: Synare FIlter, Distortion, 6 Channel Mixer, LFO L-130, Random CV, Easy Quantizer, Gate/Tap, Clockworks, 4 and 8 Step Sequenzer with ROM Player."

Bastl Instruments BitRanger Demo

Published on Sep 27, 2016 Bonedo

"Sound demo of the Bastl Instruments bitRanger - a patchable analog Synthesizer and logic computer."

10 Patches on Make Noise 0-Coast

Published on Sep 27, 2016 Soundria

Korg volca kick - Demo

Published on Sep 27, 2016 Bonedo

"#Korg #volca #kick - Short demo of Korg's full analogue kick and bass synthesiser."

First Impressions of the Roland SYSTEM-8 with Solvent

Published on Sep 27, 2016 RolandChannel

"Zimbabwe-born Jason Amms (aka Solvent) lives in Toronto, ON, where he spends his time obsessively grappling with an outsized collection of vintage analog synthesizers, samplers, and sequencers.

In this video, Solvent shares with us his first impressions of the Roland SYSTEM-8 PLUG-OUT Synthesizer, as well puts on one of the world’s first performances on this instrument."

First Impressions of the Roland SYSTEM-8 with John Leimseider

Published on Sep 27, 2016 RolandChannel

"John Leimseider specializes in analogue synthesizers, vintage electronic equipment, and keyboard repair for national and international musicians and collectors.

With over 30 years of experience repairing and restoring keyboards and analogue synths, John is one of North America’s premier keyboard techs.

He currently works as the Electronics Technician for the National Music Centre in Calgary, Alberta.
John sat down with Paul McCabe, President and CEO of Roland Canada, to talk about Roland synthesizers past and present."

First Impressions of the Roland SYSTEM-8 with Amin Bhatia

Published on Sep 27, 2016 RolandChannel

"Emmy-nominated composer Amin Bhatia has a dual career both as synth programmer and orchestral film composer.

Prizes at the Roland International Synthesizer competitions won him international fame in his youth, leading to projects with David Foster and Steve Porcaro and launched him into a career in film and television score composition.

In this video Amin, who was one of the first people in the world to try out the SYSTEM-8, shares his first impressions, along with his insights on the role that synthesizers and hardware play in modern-day composition."

Click here for previous posts featuring Amin Bhatia.

SDM #1 - Reggae Challenge - DSI/Oberheim OB6 - Yamaha Montage

Published on Sep 26, 2016 Earmonkey Music

"It's all Montage and OB6 here. Just a fun jam with no structure or anything. Just some organ stabs, a reggae style bass, and my playing over the top. It was fun anyway."

Testing synthesizer board

Published on Sep 26, 2016 Konstantin T