Waldorf Q+ Analog Filter Demo (Raw Sound)

Published on Jun 27, 2016 Amazing Synth

"This is a short recording I made when I used to own this synth, a simple arpeggio with a bit of tweaking.

Only analog filters are employed, I can't recall whether those were 12 or 24 dB, usually I preferred the 12 dB.

Dry sound, no FX whatsoever, either internal or external.

However, it is rather specific, maybe a little too sweet and dizzy.

This may be partly caused by A/D-D/A conversion in the Analog Filter Module.

But it feels like a kind of psycho-acoustic expander or enhancer is in place which makes almost anything sound pleasing to our ears.

(Waldorf Pulse being one of the worst examples probably).

This is not necessarily good for our brains though as we have little control over it.

The perception of things in general gets altered and it's even harder to figure out which is which.

There is something morbid about Q+. The calming effect it has closer resembles paralyses than tranquillity.

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ARP AVATAR (1978) - arpeggio tweaking - Resonance

Published on Nov 23, 2016 Amazing Synth

"This is a simple upward arpeggio played by ARP AVATAR discrete analogue synthesizer (serial number 2223 0710).

This unit was probably produced in 1978 and its signal path must be very similar to that of ARP Odyssey Mk III. According to the Service Manual they share several of the same PCBs."

VGM #94: Main Trailer Theme (Breath of the Wild)

Published on Nov 23, 2016 Ace Waters

"I am really excited about Breath of the Wild. I swear, this new game is looking like the perfect Zelda game for me, and the Joe Hisaishi inspired music that came with the main trailer, that I have watched too many times to count, was just too perfect to not cover this year."

Squarp Instruments PyraOS V1.0 New Features

PyraOS V1.0 new features: LFO effect

Published on Nov 23, 2016 Squarp Instruments

PyraOS V1.0 new features: Chord learn, Quick step edit, Quick automation edit (advanced users)

HHeO by AL AZIF

"In the dark night, without star nor moon, the AL HAMAD desert plays a strange and hypnotizing music. The sands travelers tell that the wind blows in the Blind Flutes, they call this, AL AZIF.

After a night of wandering in the Syrian desert, KESMO & Vincent DRAPO, form AL AZIF in tribute to the music of the sand and nocturnal insects.

AL AZIF presents its first EP « HHeO », inspired by the three main chemical elements of the universe: hydrogen, helium and oxygen.

Download HHeO here"


Published on Nov 21, 2016 BüSüM

"KESMO plays the drums on two TR-8

Vincent DRAPO plays samples and melody on an Octatrack, a SH101 and a X0XBOX"

The Miclop Ctrl Boy

Published on Nov 22, 2016 Miclop Ctrl Boy

This one in via Miclop Ctrl Boy. It's a new specialized midi controller for synthesizers and plug-ings, soon to seek funding on kickstarter. Until then, here's a sneak peak and the main features of the upcoming controller.

- Main features -

* Specialized midi controller for synthesizers and plug-ings
* Unlimited number of mappings
* Quick access to whatever parameter
* High precision 14 bits encoders
* Compatible with relative encoders
* CC and NRPN deliveries

DSP Synthesizers Announces the Tiny Touch Synthesizer DIY Kit & Black Friday Sale

via DSP Synthesizers:

"The Tiny TS is a credit card sized (100x65mm) fully open-sourced synthesizer with a capacitive touch keyboard.

It has a 1-octave capacitive keyboard.

Audio/CV/Gate outputs and 6 synth parameter dials.

If you don't like the onboard sound of the synth, the CV's output 1V/oct and Gate from the keyboard so teams well with other 1v/oct synthesizers.

This will be this christmas DIY kit to play with.

And it will be cheap.

http://janostman.wordpress.com"

And on the sale:

"30% sale on all orders during Friday 25th.
The offer stands for all orders from DSP Synthesizers between Friday through 24:00 Sunday night.

http://www.dspsynth.eu

http://www.dspmodular.eu"

BMF Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale & Cool Ways to Support the Bob Moog Foundation

via the Bob Moog Foundation

"With the end of the year fast approaching, please consider the Bob Moog Foundation for a financial gift that will support Dr. Bob's SoundSchool and the preservation of the Bob Moog Foundation Archives.
You can donate here.

Although donations are the most direct way to support our work, there are many other options to do so including three very cool sound libraries, four albums, Amazon Smile, MacProVideo tutorials on synthesis, Bob Moog Foundation merchandise, and more.

Check out the entire list of options here,

Keep in mind that the Bob Moog Foundation is an independent 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. We do a lot of important work, both educational and archival, at the intersection of science, music, and technology. Our support comes from donors like you! Please help keep us strong and growing.

"Beginning Friday, November 25th (Black Friday) and running through Monday, November 28th (Cyber Monday), all of the merchandise on our online store will be 20% off!! Just enter the code: BlackFriday2016 at the checkout. Be sure to peruse all of our t-shirts and art posters, and our recently added clearance section!

Bob Moog Foundation merchandise makes great gifts, so now is the time to stock up! Some items are only available in limited quantities. Get them while you can!

Happy Thanksgiving!
For our supporters in the U.S., we'd like to wish you a very happy and safe Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. To all of our supporters, we send gratitude for your important place in our work! On behalf of the thousands of kids and adults that are inspired by our work each year, we thank you."

Roland SH-101 Vintage Monophonic Analog Synthesizer

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ARP Explorer I 2900

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via this auction

"RP Explorer 1 synthesizer. Great 70s synth sounds! Features 4 mixable waveforms and noise, a fantastic sounds 24db/octave Moog style filter (ARP 4034 module), and an ADSR and LFO with modulation routing. Lots of range for a somewhat preset synthesizer."

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