The Art of MIDI Hacking: Extend your gear (converting Analog Four to a "Paraphonic A8")

Published on Dec 22, 2017 loopop

"As you may have seen previously on my channel, I've used 'MIDI hacking' - real time MIDI manipulation - to extend the functionality of quite a few musical instruments. Playing melodies with samples on the Novation Circuit, turning the Korg Electribe 2 into a 3 oscillator synth, adding CC to CV functionality to the Arturia BeatStep Pro - all of those things cannot be done out of the box with those devices.

I've demonstrated these solutions but never really explained how you can create them yourself because the scripting language I used (Lemur) is quite complex and out of the reach of many people, and requires a phone to work, which is an inconvenience.

Then I came across the Bome Box and MIDI Translator Pro, which are much easier to program, so I thought I'd not just put together another "MIDI hack" but also explain what's going on behind the scenes.

This time I decided to see if I could extend the capabilities of Elektron's Analog Four. The A4 is an amazing synth with four analog voices which can either play different sounds each, play one sound with up to 4 voices polyphonically, or any combination in between.

However, with this "MIDI hack" it can do more.

Each of the A4's voices has 2 oscillators. Out of the box, you can't configure these voices to be played separately with the internal keys or an external keyboard. You can manually step sequence each of the oscillators using parameter locking, but that precludes real time play and is hard to do using a tuning knob.

That's where this short 3 line script saves the day. With it, you can play each of the 4 voices of the A4 paraphonically with a simple keyboard split on an external MIDI keyboard.

Playing paraphonically has a different character than playing two separate notes. Both notes share the same envelope, filter and fx, which is a limitation, but actually gives the music created a unique feel, similar to what can be done on the Moog Sub 37.

With this short script you can potentially turn your A4 to a "paraphonic A8", by applying this script to all 4 voices.

This should work on the Analog Keys as well, but you would need an external keyboard for that.

Enjoy!"

New KORG Collection for Mac/Win & a Notice Regarding KORG USER NET

KORG Collection for Mac/Win | SOFTWARE INSTRUMENTS Published on Dec 21, 2017 Korg

KORG has announced an update to the KORG Legacy Collection. The update is free for current Legacy Collection owners. If you are on KORG USER NET be sure to see the note on the upcoming server migration including the partial termination of service of KORG USER NET further below.

"The many great sounds that marked an era. A synthesizer collection completely reconstructed in software.

Released in 2004, the KORG Legacy Collection was a pioneer of software synthesizers. Featuring a sound produced by authentic simulation of the analog and digital circuits of the legendary KORG synthesizers, the Legacy Collection has remained a best seller to this day.

Now, we are proud to announce the release of the updated KORG Collection featuring the addition of the ARP ODYSSEY. You can pursue in software the extreme feeling and sounds of this unique analog hardware synth, the ARP ODYSSEY re-issued by KORG. The updated Collection is equipped with new features especially suited to software, such as polyphonic compatibility and a rich, high-quality effects section.

Some features widely requested by users will be added to the KORG Collection in future updates. We plan to support AAX format and refine the user interface on a large-scale among other improvements but until then we hope you love all the new features so far and enjoy making music with the KORG Collection of synthesizers offered by KORG.

Faithfully Reconstructed Authentic Sound

With Korg’s original Component Modeling Technology (CMT), the KORG Legacy Collection doesn’t just simulate the output sound as is the case with typical modeling. Rather it digitizes the components used in the original hardware synthesizers and uses this reconstruction of the hardware circuits to emulate all the nuances of the original instruments. The new software addition to this release, the ARP ODYSSEY, was based on the ARP Odyssey introduced by Korg in 2015 with the advisory assistance of ARP Instruments’ co-founder in the 1970s and Odyssey designer, David Friend. Now you too can experience the authentic sound of the ARP ODYSSEY, part of the updated KORG Collection.

New Features Unique to Software

KORG Collection has undergone a variety of improvements necessary for today’s music production. For example, we have made the MS-20 polyphonic, equipped Polysix with external modulation settings and equipped Mono/Poly with virtual patch functionality, which allows for multi-colored sound production. In addition, we have equipped ARP ODYSSEY with features such as filters from each of the three original Odysseys produced between 1972 and 1981, and added important features such drive circuitry to boost the VCA, voice mode which allows for chord playing, a programmable arpeggiator, and high-quality effects. This is a new and exciting high-performance synthesizer!

Get the sound you aspire to with plug-ins

KORG Collection is not just standalone software. As a plug-in* compatible with AU, VST, each title can be used in the various production environments found in Mac / Windows. Add flair to your music composition with a variety of timeless, legendary sounds.

* Only supports 64bit plug-ins.

For Current Users of KORG Legacy Collection: Announcement of
Server Migration Accompanying Partial Termination of Service

We will soon be migrating our server to KORG ID and KORG Shop along with the partial termination of service of KORG USER NET. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience to KORG Legacy Collection users. We request that you follow the instructions on the page below to complete the migration procedures. Using the coupon code which will be issued, you will be able to switch from the KORG Legacy Collection series to KORG Collection free of charge."
You can find the page here.

One of a Kind Orange Roland GAIA from NAMM 2014

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"This is a Roland Orange GAIA SH-01 won from NAMM 2014 . The only official Orange Roland GAIA SH-01 in the world !

1 of 1 ..

The unit is in great condition , always used in a non-smoking environment and comes w/ original box & power adapter ."

Update: NAMM pic via Syn-Fi.

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Radikal Technologies Accelerator sound demo #7

Published on Dec 21, 2017 MIDERA

"Just a collection of patches I've created this week. 100% accelerator, no external FX."

Roland SH 7 review #2 Sync

Part 2 added here. Don't miss the opening story about how he picked it up.

SUPER RARE EMS FILTER BANK SN 5014F

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Noise Engineering Manis Iteritas & Integra Solum Event

Published on Dec 21, 2017 Perfect Circuit Audio

"This is video from our in store event on December 13th 2017 where Noise Engineering presented their new Manis Iteritas and Integra Solum modules.

Noise Engineering https://www.noiseengineering.us/
is Stephen McCaul & Kris Kaiser

Live performance by Baseck https://baseck.bandcamp.com/

Manis Iteritas available here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/n...

Integra Solum available here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/n..."

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MFB's Jean-Marcel and Uwe Performance at SUPERBOOTH17

Merry Christmas Jean-Marcel and Uwe from HerrSchneider on Vimeo.
Merry Christmas Jean-Marcel and Uwe

"And thank you for the music and all the best to you and your families around Manfred and Gloria - aka MFB who presented their new products in a very danceable fashion at SUPERBOOTH17 here. The Gesprächskonzert showed the new Dominion Club, Nanozwerg Pro, Digital Delay and their well known drum machines. The whole performance is done entirely with MFB products and shows the wide palette of products they offer these days."

West End Girls - Sat Night Minimoog/Fairlight Party Edition

Published on Dec 16, 2017 celebutante

"So I've been putzing around with Arturia's super fabulous new virtual Fairlight CMI... tonight I loaded in the classic Emulator II 'Marcato Strings' sample, fired up the Minimoog, spent about two minutes ptrogramming sampled LinnDrum in Logic EXS24, and this happened.

Buchla Music Easel: Christmas Is Here (Duet)

Published on Dec 21, 2017 Kyle Swisher

"A Very Buchla Christmas"

All parts here.