Grendel DC-2e and RA-9 : Drone Funk (official)

Published on Oct 7, 2016 EA78751

"Drone funk synth demo with Grendel DC-2e Drone Commander 2 Eurorack and Grendel RA-9 Grenadier. Two tracks of DC-2e, one track of RA-9, plus a touch of mystery synth."

Oscars 2

Published on Oct 7, 2016 zack dagoba

"More Oscar sounds - and this time more trippy! I figured out how to use the internal sequencer (not easy, but fun once you get used to it) and how to lock it to a clock from my computer. All sounds from the Oscar, a bit of delay from the Bel BD80. See http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot...."

ROLAND Alpha Juno / MKS-50 - Ambient piano music soundscape 【SYNTH DEMO】

Published on Oct 6, 2016 synth4ever

"Roland Alpha Juno / MKS-50 demo - playing Boards of Canada style relaxing ambient piano music soundscape on Roland Alpha Juno / MKS-50 analog synthesizer from Roland.

Effects from Eventide Timefactor pedal."

Arturia DrumBrute Analog Drum Machine Demo

Published on Oct 7, 2016 SourceDistributionTV

"The incredible new feature-packed DrumBrute Analog Drum Machine is an amazing £379."

See the main announcement post here.

Distant Journey (live)

Published on Oct 7, 2016 Igor Vasiliev

"More about this setup - http://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com..."

Igor Vasiliev is the man behind numerous iOS apps, including FieldScaper, SoundScaper, MasterFX, and MIDI Pattern Sequencer.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/developer/imusicalbum/id424401626

Gear used in the video: Roland Juno-60, Yamaha DX12 (melody line, processed by FieldScaper app). Clavia Nord, Moog Slim Phatty - bass line.

Korg Electribe EMX-1 as drum machine and sequencer.

Effect gears - Roland RE-201 Space Echo (together with Roland Juno-60), AKAI MFC 42 with Moog, Lexicon Vortex (Clavia). Reverbs - Yamaha SPX 90, Yamaha REV 7, AKG ADR 68. Compressors - DBX, TC Electronic.

Recorded on Sony TC-510-2 tapecorder directly from line out of mix console (Allen&Heath GS3V)."

Vermona's Long Awaited Analog Synth ’14 Set to Ship Next Month

First teased Christmas Eve, 2014, the Vermona '14 is getting ready to ship.

via Vermona:

"Finally, we started producing the first ’14 Analogsynthesizers. And it’s about time - after all, we plan to deliver the first units next month.

It’s awesome seeing how the individual parts merge into something beautiful that we worked so hard on. But looking beautiful is not the point. In the end, each instrument has to fulfill our high tonal standards. Thus each synthesizer will be carefully adjusted and checked and has to pass our obligatory endurance test. A thing well done needs time.

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Arturia introduces DrumBrute, Analog Drum Synthesizer

Published on Oct 7, 2016 ARTURIA

Arturia DrumBrute Introductory Tutorial

Published on Oct 7, 2016 ARTURIA

Arturia DrumBrute - Q&A and Distortion Jam

Published on Oct 7, 2016 DivKidVideo

"Modular Podcast had the pleasure of checking the awesome new DrumBrute from Arturia with Source Distribution and captured plenty of footage while we were there. Here's a general product overview, Q&A and jam with soon distortion (which is ACE!). We go through the features and sounds but any questions fire away as always."

via Arturia

"Grenoble, France, 7 October 2016

Arturia are excited to announce the arrival of DrumBrute - a 100% analog drum machine & sequencer designed with performance and in-depth sound editing at its heart.

The newest member of Arturia’s Brute family, DrumBrute is a powerful beat-making instrument that carries the savage DNA of the MicroBrute, MiniBrute, and MatrixBrute.

Key features of the Arturia DrumBrute include:

* Analog powerhouse: DrumBrute contains 17 fully analog drum & percussion instruments, including two kicks, snare, clap, open & closed hats, high & low toms and conga, maracas, rimshot, clave, tambourine, zap, cymbal, and even a reverse cymbal.

* Exciting synth features: the main output contains a highly regarded two-mode Steiner-Parker filter, allowing you to add dynamic frequency sweeps and satisfying bass drops. Not only that, but every drum sound has multiple parameters that can be tweaked to achieve your perfect kit.

* Easy to use, quick to learn: each one of DrumBrute’s 64 sequences can contain up to 64 steps, and can be chained together in a song mode. Despite this massive performance power, punching in your perfect beat is simple and fast. Fans of vintage drum machines will feel right at home with the familiar layout.

* No menus: every feature has its own dedicated button, knob, or pad, so you’ll spend less time navigating endless sub-menus and more time making music.

* In-depth editing: get in the groove with the natural Swing feature, inspire yourself by dialling in some Randomness, mix up your rhythm with Step Repeat, Roller and Looper functions, accent particular drum hits to add some punch to your beat… DrumBrute has a wealth of advanced features that will satisfy even the most discerning musicians and producers.

* Plays well with others: DrumBrute has extensive connectivity and sync options, including MIDI, Clock, 1PPS, 2PPQ, DIN24, and DIN48. This means that DrumBrute will work seamlessly with all of your other modular, synth, and sequencing gear.

* Amazing in the studio: DrumBrute boasts dedicated audio outputs for each instrument channel giving almost limitless options for external processing and multitrack recording; 3.5mm and ¼” headphone outputs so you’ll never have to hunt out an adapter again; and it can act as a fully-fledged MIDI interface to control your DAW. DrumBrute is an essential tool for the modern producer.

* Reliable on stage: with rugged housing, chunky pads, and wiggle-free knobs, DrumBrute can be relied upon to perform show after show. Always striving to improve with every new release, Arturia have created a strong, enduring instrument that’s ready for life on the road.

* Punches above its weight: DrumBrute stands toe-to-toe with the leading drum synths on the market, but at a fraction of the price. No other all-analog drum machine features such inspiring and dynamic features while retaining a sense of intuitive, tactile fun.

DrumBrute is priced at 449€ / $499.

DrumBrute will shortly be shipping, and will be arriving at your local music store in November. DrumBrute is available to order now from the official Arturia web store, and from retailers worldwide.

For more information on features, specifications and dimensions, visit the DrumBrute page on www.arturia.com/products/drumbrute"

Pastel - Public Library Modular Pt. 4

Published on Oct 6, 2016 Jade Rose

"High Quality song download link: https://soundcloud.com/user-249275247...

This is my 4th video performance on the Lawrence Public Library Modular Synthesizer. I played a volca beats through the modular for the percussive textures. I also processed the output of the modular through an old, warbly cassette deck."

All parts here.

CASIO CZ-101 PD-Synthesizer (1984) + VZ-1 iPD Vintage Synthesizer (1987)

Published on Oct 6, 2016 RetroSound

"(c) 2016 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound

intro and bass: CASIO CZ-101 PD Synthesizer from the year 1984
lead, fx and pad sounds: CASIO VZ-1 iPD Synthesizer from the year 1987

PD= phase distortion
iPD= interactive phase distortion

The VZ series was the last professional synthesizer product line from CASIO. The rival to the Yamaha DX7 II but but not really.
recording: multi-tracking"

Micromonsta on Effects

Published on Oct 6, 2016 Accretion.of.Planetesimals

"I sent the Micromonsta's left audio straight into the Octatrack and sent the right audio into the Chase Bliss Tonal Recall, then into a separate channel on the OT. Crossfader mixes the two signals. OT handles the remaining effects - reverb, chorus, lo-fi."