FH-1 firmware v2 - gamepad demo

Published on Nov 7, 2017 Expert Sleepers

"Direct connection of PlayStation4 controller to modular synth via the Expert Sleepers FH-1 - a new feature of the v2 firmware.

The DualShock4 is plugged directly into the FH-1 via a USB cable. The FH-1 and its FHX-1 expander are outputting various CVs and triggers driven from the controller's joysticks and buttons."

Xaoc Devices Tallin

Published on Nov 7, 2017 Xaoc Devices

"Tallin is a dual voltage controlled amplifier (VCA) with overdrive, offering some unusual control features and a range of attractive tonal characteristics. Each of the two identical channels offers two simultaneously available inputs for voltage control over signal attenuation or gain, with linear and exponential response to CV. Volume control knobs offer manual gain settings ranging from fully
closed (-80dB) up to +18dB. A color LED indicator displays output signal levels. A soft-clip circuit avoids harsh clipping distortion, while a switchable overdrive circuit offers two carefully crafted distortion responses, simulating the sound of classic tube amplifiers.

Since both CV inputs are simultaneously active, they can be jointly exploited within patches featuring more complex volume control that otherwise would require using two traditional VCAs in series. As the signal path is DC-coupled, Tallin can also be used for handling the control voltages."

Emax vs Emax II - 80s sampling tutorial/workflow/shoot-out

Published on Nov 7, 2017 Espen Kraft

"A very exciting look at two iconic samplers of the 80s. The Emax and the Emax II. Two very different samplers in terms of sound, but similar in workflow."

Radikal Technologies EFFEXX String Filter Algorithm Demo by Creator Jörg Schaaf

StringFilterDemoWorkshop Published on Nov 7, 2017 Jörg Schaaf

"In this eurorack modular workshop video I explain the usage of the EFFEXX string filter algorithm. If you already have an EFFEXX module you probably have the three additional modules I used for this workshop. For my sound examples I added one Noise generator, one ADSR envelope generator and one VCA. The workshop explains the cabling and gives a lot of tipps how to tweak the parameters for different sonic results.

If you just would like listening to the string filter sounds you can skip the first 4 minutes."

KORG Volcas & Novation Circuit Deep Tech House Session 12

Published on Nov 6, 2017 014london70

"Volca Keys, Bass and Sample with Novation Circuit. Recorded in AudioShare via a Behringer Xenyx mixer and mastered in Final Touch."

The sun rose elsewhere: Kurzweil K1000SE and Virus TI demo

Published on Nov 6, 2017 MIDERA

"Kurzweil K1000SE Piano and swelling synth part
Virus TI: Pad
Eventide Space Reverb
Source Audio Nemesis Delay
Canon 60D and 50mm f/1.4 manual focus lens"

Ensoniq Mirage DMS-1 & Ensoniq ESQ-M working together

Published on Nov 6, 2017 Nacho Marty Meyer

"some old demo tracks using only this two machines"

8EDO algorithmic techno in Pure Data

Published on Nov 6, 2017 acreil

"Full album here: https://acreil.bandcamp.com/album/ach...

This is the messiest patch ever."

Dave Smith Instruments In The Spotlight With Reek Havok

You'll find an interview with Reek Havok on DSI's website here.

"Reek Havok is an award-winning sound designer, studio musician and audio technologist with five platinum records to his credit. Under the guise of Sounds Amazing, he has brought exciting and engaging sounds to clients like Microsoft, Experience Music Project, Disney, Universal Studios, Seoul Korea Worlds Fair, Museum of Miniatures, Stax Museum of American Soul Music, numerous recording artists, and more. With a strong background in audio and technology, Reek Havok continues to create engaging and immersive sound design to VR and AR applications, games, musical instrument sounds, and presets.

His latest project Robot Clan utilized the DSI Character Eurorack module for guitar processing and other sounds for their first release Over Posting. Reek owns Prophet ’08 and Mopho desktop synths as well as DSI’s Character, Feedback, and Curtis Filter Eurorack modules. We chatted with Reek about how he’s using his DSI gear." Read the full interview here.

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Phrase Making with Hikari Instruments Quad Switch

Published on Nov 5, 2017 SineAndNoises

"Simply making phrases with Hikari Instruments Quad Switch.
Switching intervals are controlled by Xaoc Devices Batumi in divide mode."