Exploring Black Holes 19122016 No.01 // Korg Monotribe & Zoom MS-70CDR

Published on Dec 24, 2016 Computing.Sound

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Exploring the MS-70's SpaceHole algorithm.
The manual states that it's based on the Eventide SPACE BlackHole algorithm, which according to Eventide's website originated their 4000 series Ultra-Harmonizers rack-mount units.
There's also a plugin from Eventide called Blackhole.

But here I stick to the Zoom pedal. Although the plugin might also get me in the future...

Korg monotribe ➡ Zoom MS-70CDR [SpaceHole] ➡ audio interface

I love the combination of the two units.
Both small.
Both relatively affordable.

And as much the monotribe's (insert basic synthesizer or sound source of your choice) limitations can frustate for some uses, in this case they make it quite fantastic and a lot of fun, at least for me.
Particularly the 🎀 ribbon 🎀 controller.
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Lasertron IOS:New Features, with Novation Bass Station II

Published on Dec 24, 2016 BEATS N BOBS

"A quick demo of the new features Lasertron the Ultimate Laser Harp IOS version. Adjustable laser angle which is handy for iPhone small screen space (Make them straight for more finger space) PLUS great midi out support so you can use this as MIDI controller. You can also control pressure, velocity as well as any control code/CC number so you could control any supported parameter on your synth. In this video CC 16 is used which controls frequency. The Novation Bass Station II is used plugged in via a lightning to USB connected with additional power for the Bass Station provided by a mains powered hub. Now you can play Rendez Vous like Jean Michel Jarre with any of your synths. Works with iPhone and iPad with any compliant USB device or compatible app with virtual MIDI in.

IOS version here:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/laser..."

"Your very own laser harp at you fingertips! Now with added Midi output to control notes, and expression control with any compatible MIDI device

Lasertron -the realistic simulation of a laser harp as used by Jean Michel Jarre. Featuring a choice of sounds, laser colours and note scales. Choose from traditional sounds like koto, dulcimer and strings and also the actual sound to play Second Rendez-Vous Part III. Select note scales like chromatic and diatonic but also the actual notes for Second Rendez-Vous Part III

* 3 laser colours
* 5 note scales including the correct notes for Second Rendez-Vous Part III, diatomic, chromatic etc
* 16 different sounds including awesome synth and pads all in stereo
* Realistic laser simulation
* Adjustable angle and spacing of lasers - handy for iPhone smaller screen space: Scroll left and right lasers to adjust angles.
* Ambient fog
* Out of focus cityscape backdrop that puts you in the shoes of Jean Michel Jarre
* Low memory so you can download now!
* Available on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
* MIDI output: While connected to compatible to MIDI device you can control notes as well as (via position of laser), pressure, velocity, modulation or custom CC control change code such as or specific message for your synthesizer.
#Check out the video demo on the "BeatsnBobs Web Site" link
Be the envy of your friends when they see you play with the Laserton!"

"What's New in Version 2.04
Added MIDI out: Control notes and expression control with velocity, pressure, modulation. Works with any USB compliant device or compatible app with virtual MIDI in.
Added ability to adjust angle and spacing of lasers - handy for tighter screen space on iPhone or fat fingers."

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"Heaven" (Kawai K4r synthesizer)

Published on Dec 24, 2016 Kawai K4r Fan

All sounds: Kawai K4r
External reverb: Alesis Midiverb II
Sequencer: Roland MC-50mkII

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Interesting piece!

Born in the USA - Bruce Springsteen - Yamaha CS-80 synth patch

Published on Dec 24, 2016 BeatFlux Music

"The video shows how to play 'Born In The USA' by Bruce Springsteen. It features the synthesizer intro played on a Yamaha CS-80. Just as on the original recording. Roy Bittan was the keyboardplayer of Bruce Springsteen at the time."

KORG monologue : 1min beatmaking

Published on Dec 24, 2016 Masaki Takada

Try it as follows:
01. Set Parameter Disp of Global Menu 5 to ALL
02. Select [NOTE] mode
03. PRESS [REC BUTTON]
04. Enter notes as you like (pitch anything)
05. MIXER - VCO1,2 Set to 0
06. FILTER - RESONANCE Set to 1023
07. FILTER - CUTOFF Fit from 0 to around 200
08. EG - TARGET Set to [CUTOFF]
09. EG - INT Fit from 150 to around 400
10. EG - DECAY Adjust to be a favorite feel
11. Select [MOTION] mode
12. Hold 5, 13 of TRIG BUTTON and FILTER - CUTOFF Set to 1023
13. Hold 5, 13 of TRIG BUTTON and FILTER - RESONANCE Set to 0
14. Hold 5, 13 of TRIG BUTTON and VCO 2 - WAVE Set to [NOISE]

Enjoy :)

how to play: we wish you a merry christmas [ PO-16 factory ]

Published on Dec 24, 2016 teenageengineering

how to play: we wish you a merry christmas
unit: pocket operator PO-16 factory

Jingle Matrix

Published on Dec 24, 2016 minijack

"Exploring the origins of Jingle Bells: the song comes from an ancient tradition of chiptune music and embedded audio chips.

We offer our thanks to Silicon Santa and hope for a Christmas full of warm noise and harsh harmonics.

It's a chiptune holyday!

Merry Christmas! And Merry Synthmas!

Interested in a Matrix Mixer to decorate your Christmas tree?

I make units on demand, and I am open to customization. You need a 10x10 matrix with 5 aux outputs, an embedded cross-over and an envelope follower to pilot eurorack system? I can do it. Just ask :)
All my mixers are ACTIVE! Buffered and available with gains up to 50 (30dB) without distortion.
minijackaudio@gmail.com for inquiries.

Here you can have a look at some mixers and the making process https://www.flickr.com/photos/noizhar...

All videos are shot with a Canon 5dMkII and a 16mm Zenith fisheye lens."

Update: How it was made:

Sequencing modular synth with a computer: the envelope follower

Published on Dec 29, 2016

"In this video I'm explaining how the Christmas video was made.

I'm using an envelope follower, followed by a 10x voltage amplifier, bringing audio levels to CV levels.
Then I used Pure Data (https://puredata.info/) to create a sequencer that is actually sequencing the amplitude of a simple 10khz sinewave.
The envelope follower converts different audio volumes to different DC voltages, then they are amplified by a factor of 10 and can be fed to anything eurorack!

I'm then mangling with the matrix mixer, routing both audio and CV around the main oscillator, a Big Muff Pi overdrive and a Crybaby Wah.
Yes! My matrix mixers are ACTIVE and can seamlessly manage audio and CV, all without distortion.

I'd like to release an eurorack module with additional features, like max and min, a mic preamp, a gate out with threshold, and so on! If you would like to see a particular feature in an envelope follower, just ask!

Interested in an ACTIVE Matrix Mixer?
I make units on demand, and I am open to customization. You need a 10x10 matrix with 5 aux outputs, an embedded cross-over and an envelope follower to pilot eurorack system? I can do it. Just ask :)
All my mixers are ACTIVE! Buffered and available with gains up to 50 (30dB) without distortion.
minijackaudio@gmail.com for inquiries.

Here you can have a look at some mixers and the making process https://www.flickr.com/photos/noizhar...

All videos are shot with a Canon 5dMkII and a 16mm Zenith fisheye lens, sound is recorded with a Zoom H4n"

Sleepy Time Tea (Drumbrute Microbrute JU-06 JX03)

Published on Dec 23, 2016 sprunging for voltage

"Late night slow jams. Drumbrute + Microbrute(s) + Keystep + JU-06 + JX-03."

led light

Published on Dec 23, 2016 Ebotronix

Buchla System #1
Lexicon MPX 100², PCM 80/90
Mesa Boogie V Twin
Pigtronix Philosopher King
Rane SM 26
Rocktron Rack Interface
Soldano SP77²
mackie the mixer²
six tracks
drums Ultrabeat
vid # 1649

Noise Reap Bermuda Eurorack VCO Demo

Published on Dec 23, 2016 FatSynthDude

"I made this one with the focus being on the pair of Noise Reap Bermuda's I received today. These are fairly simple triangle-core oscillators with triangle, sine, and pulse wave outputs. What makes them different from other VCO's is that there's a control onboard to route the triangle wave back into the core. It's a simple trick that a lot of oscillators can do already with some self-patching, but it's neat that it's a built-in modulation here with a built-in attenuator. For those that have never tried feeding an oscillator back into itself, this results in distortions in the waveform. It's a trick that a lot of people forget exists, so it's handy to have a dedicated knob for it. The other special feature is the price. These are only $65 each. In my brief experience with them so far, they're fairly stable and track CV very well. I haven't done a side-by-side comparison to my other oscillators yet, but it will be interesting to see how they compete against the more expensive ones. Regardless of how well they compare, I'd say they're worth the phenomenally low price.

So for this composition, the Bermudas handle the bass synth and the lead synth. The Bassier one is ran through the 4075 and the lead goes through the Polivoks filter.

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