Avalon Synth - In the Mix 1: Live Setup

Published on Jun 7, 2017 Abstrakt Instruments

"All sounds 2x avalon synth, 1x SEM fIlter cart, 1x TR-606, 1x grainy reverb.
TR-606 processed and shaped through avalon w/ SEM filter.

all sound and images © b.castro"

Twin Peaks // Laura Palmer's Theme - Angelo Badalamenti [Dark Ambient Synth Cover]

Published on Jun 7, 2017 Ace Waters

"You would have thought that I would have covered something from Twin Peaks by now. Well...here we go. This whole OST is really really good, and this song is such a deeply haunting piece that I just had to cover it. I hope you enjoy it!"

4ms joins ever-expanding Softube Modular platform

"LINKÖPING, SWEDEN: high-end plug-in specialist Softube is proud to announce that highly respected synth module-maker 4ms has joined the ever-expanding Modular platform — the virtual Eurorack system released last year to rave reviews — to become a licensed brand alongside Doepfer and Intellijel, as of June 7...

One of the most striking Eurorack modules made by 4ms is the Spectral Multiband Resonator; having joined Softube’s successful Modular platform, it is fitting that the first product is also available to Modular owners today: 4ms Spectral Multiband Resonator (SMR). In short, 4ms SMR can process audio like a classic filter bank, ring like a marimba when plucked/struck, act as a vocoder, remix tracks, harmonize, output spectral data, quantize other oscillators to scales, and much more besides. It is deep, versatile, and endlessly expands what it is possible to achieve with Modular. Moreover, the 4ms SMR plug-in is light on the host computer’s CPU and comes complete with 75 expertly produced presets.

Simultaneously, Softube is releasing Modular-adapted versions of its award-winning TSAR-1 and TSAR-1R reverbs. These use the same algorithms and have the same feature set as their standard plug-in counterparts, meaning Modular users now have an easier way to add the world’s finest plug-in reverbs to their synth patches. But it extends far beyond that. The Volume and Wet/Dry parameters are CV controllable, making for new and creative uses — setting an envelope filter to control the Wet/Dry level, for instance. In addition, patching the reverb output to any other module opens up a whole world of creative possibilities, such as shimmering pitch-shifted reverbs, filtered spaces, and crazy feedback mayhem. 27 new presets are available to get going.

Get this, though. The license for TSAR-1 and TSAR-1R for Modular is one and the same as for the standard versions of the plug-ins, so owners of both Modular and either of the reverbs — including all subscribers and owners of the Volume 1 bundle — can simply download the update and get to work without making any additional purchases. Conversely, buying TSAR-1 or TSAR-1R with the intention of using them with Modular makes them available as traditional reverb plug- ins... one license, many uses!

4ms SMR is an add-on to Softube’s Modular, and can only be used from within the Modular platform. It is available now at an introductory price of $39. After June 30, 2017, the module will be priced at $49.

More in-depth information, including a must-see 4ms SMR video, is available here: http://softu.be/4ms_smr

Both TSAR... plug-ins are presently part of Softube’s ongoing Summer Sale, so TSAR-1 is now available for $199 (down from $269) while TSAR-1R — which is feature limited, but uses exactly the same reverb algorithm as its bigger sibling brother — is $49 (down from $99). Prices return to normal after June 30, 2017.

For more in-depth information, please visit the dedicated TSAR-1 product page — predominantly focusing on the standard plug-in version — here: http://softu.be/TSAR_1"

0-Coast and Korg SQ-1, Part.2: Sequential Modulation Source

Published on Jun 7, 2017 MAKEN0ISE

"Using the Korg SQ-1 sequencer CV and Gate outputs to modulate 0-Coast parameters other than pitch."

All parts here.

Moog Etherwave Theremin Synth SN 11282

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"Superb condition moog. In lovely hardwood case. With stand included.

Fully working."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter REV 3 Vintage Analog Synthesizer SN 470696

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter vintage analog rack mount synthesizer. This one is a rare REV 3 model with CEM chips. The unit appears to be fully functional, all the buttons and switches and keys working fine with no noticeable noise on the sliders and knobs. Writing and Editing program sounds is fine too. This one has brand new internal battery installed with original factory presets loaded in."

CLICK FOR MORE »

ARP PRO DGX

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"Arp pro dgx , fully restored , all tantalum capacitors replaced , power supply upgraded , key bushings replaced , TOUCH sensor fully working"

CLICK FOR MORE »

Quantum DJ+VJ, Vestax MDX

Published on Jun 7, 2017 mCKENIC

"Fun with the Quantum DJ, Quantum VJ (from warmplace.ru) and a Vestax MDX delay pedal. Don't know if shorting the Quantum DJ pins like this is a good idea long-term... :-)"

synSpace: Drone Runners - Synth Meets Video Game

Published on Jun 6, 2017 Dan Samuel

Thought this was kind of interesting. It's a synth in a game for Android. The first and sixth video cover the synth.

The following is the description for the first video, synSpace: Drone Runners - Synthesizer Filter Test:

"Once again I didn't notice the camera thought I was in portrait mode, and once again google appears to have magically fixed it, but if it is odd for you, then it is my fault, not Google's

This is a capture of the current state of the Filter and the overall set up of the Synthesizer (that is built into the synSpace game, to facilitate making musical instruments and sound effects for your star map compositions) Or just something to waste time with.

Metaphorically, I am pretending the row of attenuators is my 'eurorack' and each knob is one slot of the rack, and that knob does whatever the most important thing the module in that slot does.

Tap an attenuator to open its module's detail window, which has more buttons, unique to that module. Tap a Contour Generator 'tab' above for details on a contour. So lots more little windows of information...

Unlike a eurorack, however, the connections between modules are a hardwired pipeline, I wave my hands and say that someday my script api will let you rewire the pipeline under scripted control. Then I push the responsibility (and the UI) to you, the starmap developer!

OK, the pipeline is roughly keyBoard Note freq and impact starts all the contour generators at the same time and the FM module adjusts the 'key freq'

the key freq then drives up to 9 oscillators, though recent changes make the individual oscillators more powerful so 9 is overkill which means I can dump some for more modules in the future.

The oscillators have a waveform (sine, triangle, square, saw and -saw), a distortion, and a half step offset option so an individual oscillator can be tuned to 'key freq plus a fifth' for an appealing extra voice in every note.

Oscillators are mixed with their individual attenuators and that output goes into the Filter. The filter can be configured in many ways and its output goes to the AM module and then to the reverb and final AGC and output.

The oscilloscope can be aimed at any number of 'special interesting values' because I store those values in an easily indexed array. My thought is that is half a cross switch to allow a 'virtual cabling' where the cable starts at the input of some module, and then connects to one of these special outputs. which are the outputs of all the modules (plus some). Should be pretty flexible. But that part is vaporware. Today it's the fixed pipeline"

Analogue Solutions Vostok "Orbitar"

Published on Nov 4, 2014 Luc Debeck

"I'm the proud owner of an Analog solutions Vostok v2, a modular matrixsynth. I connected different pathces and used the sequencer ( 8steps) of the modular. Oscillator 1,2 and 3 connected to the filter. Osc 1 used with 3 different waveshapes Osc 2 clocked with to the step sequencer and LFO 1. Osc 3 connected to LFO 2. Noise connected to High pass filter. VCA cv connectesd to Envelope 1. I also synhcronized the Vostok with a 16 step sequencer in Ableton Live. The sound is not a great quality due to the video taken with self phone"