milky ways by Ewan Hofmann

Published on Mar 15, 2017 Ewan Hofmann

https://ewanhofmann.bandcamp.com/

Modular Synthesizers at SXSW 2017

Published on Mar 15, 2017 Engadget

Eowave Domino Synth Voice module demo

Published on Mar 15, 2017 Perfect Circuit Audio

"Sequencing the Eowave Domino synth voice with the DU MDLR DuSeq. Playing a baseline first with the Domino’s built in oscillator, than mixing in the Erica Synths Pico VCO with the Domino’s oscillator. The second half of the video the Domino’s oscillator is replaced by the Pico VCO and Synthesis Technology E350 Morphing Terrarium Oscillator, but the filter, VCA and envelope generators of the Domino are still being used.

The Domino is a redesign of its desktop synth bigger brother. Packing a full-featured synthesizer voice into 10HP, the Domino includes a saw/square wave oscillator, ladder type low pass filter, decay envelope and VCA. A plethora of patching possibilities makes this module a keen choice for portable systems, and those looking for deep sonic crafting within a tight HP space. Pair with a sequencer for instant basslines and acid lead lines, add some modulation to unlock the full sound design potential

available here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/d..."

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'Milk Milk Lemonade' - ngarjuna

Published on Mar 14, 2017 ngarjuna

A new video from matrixsynth member ngarjuna, featuring some synth spotting - details below.

"Fudge is made!
Modular Jam 69 - 'Milk Milk Lemonade'
Produced by ngarjuna
© 2017 Acid Coast

There's still time to grab a FREE copy of ngarjuna's latest album 'Clickbate'!
ngarjuna.bandcamp.com

Patch Notes (a bit more vague than usual):
Drums
Main drum parts in Arturia Spark & iSpark
Fills in Kymatica Sector (Funky Drummer samples made in Rayzoon Jamstix) filtered by Cytomic The Drop

Acid Voices
Abstrakt Instruments Avalon
The LFOs is my fingers
Occasionally subjected to ProCo Rat treatment

Bass
Rubicon Pulse (PWM modulated by pitch CV) and Sigmoid to Omsonic RNF
RNF modulated by ADSR2, Octocontroller and PEG (OR)
to uVCA enveloped by ADSR1

Chirpy McChirp
Sequencer 1 driving Rubicon into Polaris Bandpass modulated by Octocontroller and Sputnik 2 (TRI)
Into Omsonic RNF Bandpass modulated by PEG and Octocontroller
into uVCA enveloped by ADSR1

Plucky McPluck
Typical ngarjuna west coast patch:
Rene driving STO and Sputnik 2 and striking Optomix
Sputnik gently FM'ing STO modulated by Octocontroller
Wogglebug modulating SHAPE
Optomix enveloped by Maths

Throaty Bridge Sound
Actually just a variation of the 'usual west coast' patch
STO FM'd by Sputnik SUB
Into Optomix enveloped by Maths
Something is modulating the SHAPE...I don't recall...maybe PEG...probably Octocontroller

Delay Hash
Running Chirpy McChirp through the Eko Delay at RATE settings that bug out the chip then modulating the RATE with some Wogglebro

Vocals
Synthvocalator via Uhe Diva and Zynaptiq Morph and Cytomic The Drop"

How to Make Laser Sounds with a Synth

For those interested, Soundfly has a tutorial up on how to make laser sounds with a synth. You can find it here.

Two great pics form the post:

Lazer eyed synth cat, and keytar wielding, rainbow, unicorn guy.

ZAPPOTRON Super Sequencer - Moog Circuit Bending Challenge 2017

Published on Mar 14, 2017 Russell Kramer

You can find details on the 2017 Moog Circuit Bending Challenge posted here.

Roland D50 with DODEKA Keys

Published on Jul 24, 2016 DODEKA

Note the Roland D50 is not featured in the video above. The video is just to give you an idea of what DODEKA is. In short:

"DODEKA is a revolutionary music system that simplifies playing and composing music. With this new system, you'll be able to quickly and easily learn how to compose and play great music."

via http://www.dodeka.info

"DODEKA introduces a revolutionary keyboard, the DODEKA keyboard, based on a chromatic configuration, where all keys are set at the same level.

As mentioned earlier, instruments with a keyboard such as the organ, the piano, etc., have a structure that unfortunately replicates the traditional notational method.

The DODEKA system works with every instrument. However, the design of the standard keyboard by contrast to strings and brass instruments greatly handicaps musicians, since it reproduces the “defects” of the traditional notational system as seen earlier.

Only a keyboard that replicates the real form of music allows to fully benefiting from the coherence of DODEKA and encourages musical expression. That is why DODEKA introduces a new keyboard, the DODEKA keyboard, in which all keys are set on chromatic configuration.

The Advantages of the DODEKA Keyboard

In a chromatic disposition, each note of the scale is side by side, there is no more established and penalising construction. Each interval is equivalent which allows the musician to very easily control the “musical space” because the keyboard perfectly replicates what is happening in the sound universe.

This configuration provides an incalculable benefit for those who improvise, as it enables to avoid the long-out calculations imposed by the traditional keyboard."

Rare R.A. Penfold DIY Analogue Synthesizer

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via this auction

Only two others have been featured on the site before. You can find some demos here. Note this is based on the Electronic Synthesiser Construction book by R.A. Penfold which you can still find used on Amazon, albeit for over $250.

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UAD Intros New Moog Multimode Filter XL Plug-Ins Collection

Published on Mar 14, 2017 Universal Audio

"Moog analog filters have long reigned supreme as the most musical audio filtering circuits ever devised.

Built for modern sequencer-based song production, the new Moog Multimode XL plug-in for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces borrows from various incarnations of classic Moog designs, nailing the essential Moog filter character unlike any software emulation in history."

"Moog analog filters have long reigned supreme as the most musical audio filtering circuits ever devised. With its incredibly rich sounds — ranging from buzz-saw to syrupy — and built in sequencing capabilities, the new UAD Moog Multimode Filter Collection for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces represents a major advancement for all of filter kind.

Built for modern sequencer-based song production, the new Moog Multimode Filter XL plug-in — a one year effort between Moog Music and UA — borrows from various incarnations of Moog designs, nailing the essential Moog filter character unlike any software emulation in history. Prepare for a brave new world."

UAD Intros New OTO BISCUIT Plug-In

Published on Mar 14, 2017 Universal Audio

"With its lush soundscapes, distortion, waveshaping, pitch shifting, the OTO BISCUIT 8‑bit Effects is revered among EDM producers, DJs, and remixers alike.

Developed by Softube, and available exclusively for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces, the OTO BISCUIT 8‑bit Effects plug-in is an exacting emulation of the legendary hard-to-find hardware."

"Featuring gritty bitcrushing, lo-fi multi-effects, and analog filtering, the OTO BISCUIT 8‑bit Effects processor is a modern cult classic. This French-made box quickly gained favor with EDM producers, DJs, and remixers with its lush soundscapes, distortion, waveshaping, pitch shifting, and the desire to mangle and destroy everything in its path.

Developed by Softube, and available exclusively for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces, the OTO BISCUIT 8‑bit Effects plug-in is an exacting emulation of both the digital and analog circuitry of the hard-to-find hardware that lets you deconstruct with endless creativity and depravity."