Tsurugami - At The Gallery - New Album

Published on Mar 5, 2017 Tsurugami

https://tsurugami.bandcamp.com/album/at-the-gallery

"The project Tsurugami arose from the desire to extend the spontaneous improvisation by compositional elements. Based on a guest performance of the STS (Synthesizer Treffen Schweiz) in the gallery Fafou in October 2014 the idea was created to realize this wish by musical interpretations of several paintings and pictures.

Like an artist creates a final painting on a blank canvas, a finalized picture was used as a blank canvas for the musical interpretation.

Tsurugami presented the idea to the gallery owners and these contacted the artists. The feedback then allowed the three musicians to agree on the realisation of music for six pictures.

Equipped with several instruments, the musicians met at the gallery Fafou in May 2016, which gratefully was provided by the owners.

Tsurugami implemented the creative process for all of the pieces in the same way. At the beginning they selected one of the six pictures. Then each member outlined his perceptions and musical imagination related to the picture to each other. The next step was the independent creative preparation of a musical idea, which was then exchanged and discussed. The discussion finally resulted in the structure of the composition.

The first take of the basics (drums, sequencer, harmonic structure) almost always lead to just one additional take of overdubs (additional pads, solos and fx sounds).

With this concept it was possible to create and record six different songs in just three days. The final mix was done in summer at an additional weekend.

Now Tsurugami is happy to present the result and bring the project finally to its end.

We used paintings and pictures from:
Reto Bühler - Sehnsucht
Urs Sohmer - Tänzer durch Welt und Zeit
Marlies Gerson - Diva
Dani Brechbühl - Estrecho de Magallanes
Frau Edixa - Michael & Celeste
artsilvan - Think About It"

Pioneer Toriaz + AS-1 Dancefair 2017

Published on Mar 8, 2017 sonicstate

"Local reporter Champ gets a look at the Pioneer Toraiz and AS-1 in action at Dancefiar 2017 at the weekend."

Copper Traces SEEK

COPPER TRACES Seek Eurorack Sequencer Demo

Published on Oct 6, 2016 COPPER TRACES

"This video looks at a couple quick ways to create new sequences with Seek, a 64 step Eurorack sequencer."

via Control

SEEK is a 64 step CV/gate sequencer with legato and an accent output. The easy to use yet compact interface allows for quick sequencing of complex, carefully crafted melodies. The multipurpose reset input, multiple pattern options and algorithmically controlled randomness make it perfect for completely or partially generative patterns.

Width: 12HP
Max Depth: 25mm
Power: 35mA@ +12V , 7mA@ -12V , 0mA@ +5V
Features
Any sequence length up to 64 steps
Five octave range
Separate gate and accent outputs with per step legato, accent and rest
Six patterns: Forward, Reverse, Forward-Reverse, Ping-Pong, Random, Brownian
Multipurpose reset input: Reset, Run/ Stop, One shot, Play Direction, Randomness, Slip-Forward, Slip-Back, Jump to a Random Step
Internal clock capable of 5 to 250 bpm. The accent output can be set up to output the clock.
Complex shuffle and gate length patterns are preserved when using an external clock.
12 save locations save all parameters for easy recall of complex patches during a live performance
Cue recalls new scenes only after the current sequence finishes. Use the keyboard to quickly select new scenes while keeping everything in time
Random algorithms allow for static or evolving randomness that create subtle or extreme note variations. A separate probability parameter controls how often the random algorithm is applied.
Random sequence generator creates new sequences with one button press
Quantizer can be set to constrain outgoing notes to any arbitrary scale chosen using the keyboard
Transpose from -1 to +2 octaves and by any number of semitones as chosen with the keyboard
Tile function allows for duplication of a section of the sequence for easy multiple bar variations
Clock divider divides by any power of two from /1 to /64

Synthrotek - Sequence 8 - DIY Eurorack Module - Midiverse - TV

Published on Mar 8, 2017 Midiverse - TV

"What's up everybody? Today we're going to look at a DIY synthesizer module from Synthrotek, the Sequence 8.

We'll quickly talk about the layout, and show some examples of how it works within a modular synthesizer system.

Available here - http://www.synthrotek.com"

TIPTOP ONE: Glitchmachines KERNL

TIPTOP ONE: Glitchmachines KERNL from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"A small selection of samples from Glitchmachines KERNL card for Tiptop Audio eurorack sample player module ONE

ONE is in trigger mode / free pitch. Triggered from Trigger Riot and is playing clean - no processing.

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Tiptop BD808 - clean. BD909, RS909, Mid TOM909 and Clap909 are processed with Vermona VCDrive, Toppobrillo Multifilter HiPass and TTA Z2040. Cym909, HH909 and HH808 are clean with added Valhalla Room from TTA Z-DSP.

recorded live. a bit of compression and a bit of limiting on the mix bus."

LayR - Multi Timbral Synthesizer for iOS

iTunes: LayR - Multi Timbral Synthesizer - Living Memory Software

Update: Version 1.0.2. has been released.

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"LayR is a massively polyphonic, multi-timbral synthesizer for iPad and iPhone, optimized for modern 64 bit devices delivering up to 256 voices of rich, multi-layered and textured sounds.

LayR's primary sounds are called Performances: A Performance is a set of Instruments where each instrument is a set of Layers and each Layer is a complete synthesizer. A performance can consist of over 100 instruments each with it’s own MIDI channel and crossfading keyboard span. Voices are assigned to each layer in each instrument until the audio engine runs out of available voices. This means that with normal playing technique it is possible to create extremely complex texture on each note or even to have a single insane monophonic instrument equivalent to 100 synths all playing at once!

Every Layer has a dual oscillator which can morph with modulation between two shapes and phase states, two rich and warm state variable filters and a mixer to blend the oscillator with filters in any serial/parallel combination. For modulation (Frequency, Amplitude and Phase) there are two aux oscillators ranging from DC to audio frequency switchable to optionally follow keyboard pitch and restart phase when a note is started. 2 loopable ADSR envelopes ranging from fractions of a millisecond to 100 seconds, a volume level ADSR and a random level generator with a smoothing filter. With stereo delay, reverb and EQ on the output section LayR excels at not only emulating normal analog synth sounds but also at creating ambient textures with extremely long evolution cycles.

Focused at keyboard players looking for a mobile synth that can be reliably used live on stage it is equally at home in the studio. LayR is provided with an extensive selection of usable instrument and performance presets which can be loaded using MIDI bank select and program change messages in the same manner as hardware synths. There is also an 8 channel arpeggiator with a 16 step event sequencer for creating exciting polyrhythmic patterns. Full IAA and Audiobus compatibility means LayR can be used with hosts and other music apps on iOS.

FEATURES
- Optimised 32 bit Audio Engine.
- Up to 128 Voices ( 256 on iPad Pro ).
- Multi-Timbral with 8 individual stereo instrument outputs + full mix output.
- Multi Channel Arpeggiator with 16 step event sequencer.
- Stereo Delay, Reverb and EQ on output section.
- Ranged MIDI control for all parameters.
- AudioBus and Inter-App Audio compatible.
- Performance and Program preset import & export via iTunes.
- Performance and Program preset sharing via iCloud Drive.
- Built-in Help"

Introducing SLOO - Shed Loads Of Oscillators

Published on Mar 8, 2017 Tim Exile

"SLOO - Shed Loads Of Oscillators - is a voice swarming synthesiser developed by Tim Exile."

Playlist:
Introducing SLOO
SLOO Sound Exploration Demo
SLOO Performance Features Demo
SLOO - Adaptive Mode Demo

"The depths of the engine - how voice swarming works

Voice swarming works by generating a swarm of variations for each parameter. This swarm is controlled by the centre, pattern and amount controls. Close swarms behave more like a monosynth, distant swarms more like a polysynth. Individual parameters can swarm in different densities. For example the pitches could be very close while the filter cutoffs are far apart.

The relative positions of each voice to each other is called a swarm pattern. Swarm patterns can be randomised individually or all at once using the Randomise buttons. The last 16 randomisations are automatically stored and recalled using the History Wheel

If you'd like to dig deeper into SLOO you can read the manual here

Features at a glance

Standalone or plugin operation through Native Instruments’ Reaktor 6.1.1
103 original presets
Support for Komplete Kontrol S-series keyboards
48 parametric voices with multi-shape oscillator, FM, multimode filter and tempo-synced parametric LFO
Swarm pattern randomising with history and automation
Parameter morphing
Scales and scale automation
Live quantise
System requirements

MacOS 10.10 onwards, Intel Core 2 Duo or higher
Windows 7, 8, 9 and 10, Intel Core 2 Duo/AMD Athlon 64 X2 or higher
Installation of Native Instruments Reaktor 6.1.1 with full licence
Native Instruments Reaktor Player is not supported"

https://shop.timexile.com/products/sloo

0-Coast Patch of the Week #9: Pitched Noise Orbit

Published on Mar 8, 2017 MAKEN0ISE

"This patch concept can be applied to many patches, but we’ll demonstrate it in the most simple way so you can use it as a building block."

All parts here.

EMS-Synthi AKS Videos by studentsmusic

You'll find them here.

Ciat-Lonbard Tocante Thyris Green

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"The tocante line of musical instruments is 'about' and 'touching' the materials of electronics. each touchpad represents a pitch according to industry "preferred numbers," chosen by old wartime engineers for non-musical purposes. here they form a unique and haunting musical scale, not unlike that of a gamelan or the neutral intervals of persian music. beyond these base pitches, three golden sandrodes flank each touchpad; touching these androgynous nodes yields intermodulation, pitch and timbral shifts, and emergent chaotic masses. the instruments come in three flavors: thyris the triangle, bistab the square, and phashi the circle. the oscillators sound like a bowed string, a most powerful clarinet, and a howling serene whistle, respectively. each responds to touch differently. solar panels charge the onboard batteries, that power the oscillators and a speaker. they are the perfect self-contained instrument for nightly music at the campground."

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