Scythe demo

Published on Oct 26, 2017 pantsofdeath

A demo and tutorial by pantsofdeath.

Check out the wavetable graphic when he plays it. So cool.

iTunes: Scythe - Bitmask Studio Ltd.

SSSR Labs - Kotelnikov SM042

Published on Oct 26, 2017 DivKidVideo

"Here's the full overview demo of the lovely gritty, characterful oscillator 'Kotelnikov' from SSSR Labs. It's a mix of 8 bit and 12 bit wavetables alongside an on board transient generator and VCA for basic voice functionality, killer AM overtones, FM and smooth or stepped wavetable morphing. Would love to hear your thoughts so leave a comment and feel free to ask any questions.

00:51 Features / Overview
- oscillator, wavetables, morphing, transient generator, LFO, envelope shapes, AM, FM, VCA, volume control, wave banks, ins and outs, filter switching and modulation.

04:00 Wavetables
- a detailed look and scan through the wave banks and wavetables available. 8 bit banks and the HD 12 bit bank with licensed Electric Druid waves and more.

07:26 Riff, bassline and beats
- a little riff with sequenced wavetable modulation. This is an idea of how it might fit a basic synth riff and beats style patch.

08:03 Ambient patching and slower melodies
- this patch explores Kotelnikov as a slower moving melody over a chordal background with added FX.

10:21 Transient Generator & modulation inputs / internal routing
- using the TG as an oscillator, AM (gorgeous glassy audio rate overtones), FM, wavetable modulation, LFOs, retriggering, envelopes and more!

18:59 Sync input
- here we hit the sync input (which is a hard sync 'reset to the start / zero crossing') with audio for a series of sync overtones that merge into and grit to the wavetables."

All The Wrong Stations | Field Kit FX, Tape Loop, OP1

Published on Oct 25, 2017 HAINBACH

"Koma Elektronik lent me a prototype Field Kit FX and their new power solution for mobile music making. I took them all out to the Tempelhofer Flugfeld for some outdoors music making. NEW TAPE ALERT: http://www.ultravioletlight.blue/prod...

Field Kit FX: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

Preliminary specs on the power thingie:
Two independent power lines with the following specs:
-adjustable voltage for each line (9V or 12V)

maximum output current:
~1,2A @ 9V (up to ~2,4 A with two power banks)
~0,9A @ 12V (up to ~ 1,8 A with two power banks)
Those output currents correspond to 2.4A @ 5V at the input, which is the maximum output current of most power banks.

Input current consumption displayed with an LED Bar. Allows to safely use power banks with various output currents.
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Using HOSA Hopscotch cables for multiplying the signals and allow more complex FX routing."

Opposite Earth by Jeff Snyder, electronic version

Published on Oct 25, 2017 Jeff Snyder

"Opposite Earth by Jeff Snyder [of Snyderphonics]

This is an animated notation piece for an open instrumentation. It was written for PLOrk in 2016 and is intended to be performed by a combination of acoustic and electronic musicians, but this is a version that just uses electronic sounds. The graphic score is realized in javascript and the synthesis is all created using WebAudio.
The conductor changes the image components live to guide the course of the piece. For instance, the conductor can add and remove rings (performers), planets (pitches), and ticks (percussive sounds) at will. The color of the lines conveys which of five scales is used. Moons are played by the same performers that are handling the planet they orbit around.

Thanks to Drew Wallace for additional javascript magic!

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If you want to try out controlling the piece yourself, visit https://spiricom.github.io/sunspots/p...

It's controlled with the computer keyboard and the mouse position.
` (the top left key below escape) selects all rings.
numbers 1 through 8 select individual rings.
9 makes rings visible or invisible.
0 adds or removes moons.
- adds or removes ticks.
p adds or removes planets
the arrow keys add or remove the "play" lines.
s, d, f, g, and h set the color of the next line you add (and therefore the scale)
z through / set the division of the ticks.
mouse X position is the size of planets - maps to decay time of notes.
mouse Y position is the blue/red color at the upper left hand corner of the screen. It maps to timbre, dark to bright.

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For an interesting collection of information about animated notation works, check out Ryan Ross Smith's animated notation website. http://www.animatednotation.com/"

Circuit Monostation Jam Toraiz AS-1 TC Helicon VE Hall of Fame 2 Flashback 2

Published on Oct 25, 2017 neveroddoreven

Yamaha DX7 IID Part. 3

Published on Oct 25, 2017 DKS SYNTH LAB

All parts here.

Dave Smith Instruments Rev2 Desktop Module Is Now Shipping!

Unveiled in August of this year, the Rev2 Desktop is now shipping!

via Dave Smith Instruments

"Dave Smith Instruments Begins Shipping Prophet Rev2 Desktop Module

Desktop Version of Popular 16-Voice Poly Synth Now Available

San Francisco, CA—October 25, 2017—Dave Smith Instruments today began shipping a desktop module version of their popular Prophet Rev2 16-voice analog synthesizer. It boasts a sound engine identical to the keyboard version, with two DCOs and a sub oscillator per voice, Curtis filters, two types of sequencers, digital effects, and other enhancements designed to make it even more powerful that its predecessor, the now-retired Prophet ’08.

As Dave Smith explained: “The Prophet Rev2 has been embraced by the music community in a very big way. Apart from its awesome sound and 16-voice polyphony, a big part of the Rev2’s appeal is its ease of use. So we made sure the desktop version retained the same front panel controls as the keyboard. Whichever you choose, the Rev2 is a powerful creative tool and a real musical workhorse.”

The essence of the Prophet Rev2’s sound comes from two DCOs per voice with four waveshapes (sawtooth, triangle, sawtooth + triangle, and pulse), a sub-octave generator, and a 2/4 pole low-pass, resonant Curtis filter per voice. These are the same filters used not only in the Prophet ’08, but also in many classic instruments of the ’70s and ’80s. A new feature unique to the Prophet Rev2 is waveshape modulation. You can vary the “pulse width” of any of the four waveforms by manually dialing in a desired waveshape width or by using an LFO or other modulation source for continuously shifting timbre.

An effects section provides reverb, delays (standard and BBD), chorus, phase shifter, ring modulation, and distortion. In stacked or split voice mode, you can apply a different effect to each layer. Effects parameters can be modulated through the mod matrix, which is twice as extensive as its predecessor, with 8 individual slots and many more sources/destinations.

The new polyphonic step sequencer allows up to 64 steps and up to 6 notes per step. A different sequence can be created for each layer when working in stacked or split voice mode. The sequencer also functions as a modulation source, allowing you to create up to 4 different 16-step sequences for complex modulation. Sequences allow ties and rests, and can sync to an external MIDI clock. The arpeggiator features note repeats, re-latching, and can be synced to external MIDI clock, as well. Other improvements include an integrated power supply, USB support, and a crisp OLED display.

The 16-voice Prophet Rev2 desktop module is available now with a US MAP of $1,799. An 8-voice version is available for $1,299 US MAP. The 8-voice version is user expandable to 16 voices with the optional Rev2 Expander Kit for $599 US MAP."

Improv #4 for VCS3, Arp 2600, Moog Voyager and Fender Rhodes

Published on Oct 25, 2017 R. Reger

"One take improvisation for VCS3, Arp 2600, Moog Voyager and Fender Rhodes."

Click here for previous posts featuring R. Reger, newest post on top order.

Korg Gadget Live Jam : 19/25/17

Published on Oct 25, 2017 Todd Smith Music

Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=273138
Bandcamp : https://toddsmithmusic.bandcamp.com

"This video will showcase the latest track I started on Korg Gadget in my video called , Korg Gadget Sessions #1.

I really like the results and think it’s going to make it onto my next album. All sounds and sequencing are from Korg Gadget."

Peter Blasser of Ciat-Lonbarde Coming to Control Nov 7th

via CONTROL:

"Nov 7th Peter Blasser of #ciatlonbarde will be visiting to deliver a new lecture titled 'SHTAR' next door to Control 7-9pm not to be missed!"


See the Ciat-Lonbarde label for previous posts featuring his work, previous talks, and interviews.