@percussa #ssp @kickstarter update - Return of the 4-voice Demo and MIDI Controller Auto-Detection

Published on Mar 9, 2018 PERCUSSA

"The past week I decided to focus on MIDI-related features in our SSP software ... read more https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/..."

"It's time for another update :-) The past week I decided to focus on MIDI-related features in our SSP software. I wanted to add listboxes to the Global menu of the SSP so you can see MIDI input and output devices connected to the SSP, and I wanted it to work in such a way that when you connect a USB MIDI class-compliant device, the ports would be automatically discovered and added to the listboxes. In addition I also wanted the first new input and output port to be automatically opened, and I wanted to make sure that repeatedly plugging/unplugging different MIDI controllers would not cause any problems in the software, with ports remaining open while the device is already gone. Obviously there were a lot of subtle bugs and challenges, as a MIDI input or output port might be used multiple times in the same application and connecting MIDI devices/ports in Linux is done using Virtual ports in the ALSA stack.

You might remember from the videos we did during the campaign that we did a 4-voice wavetable synth demo. I decided to revisit that idea and recreate the preset on the SSP: 4 wavetable oscillators, 4 amplitude envelopes, 2 LFOs for XZ modulation, 2 input modules for interfacing with the Intellijel Dixie II and Make Noise MATHS for XY modulation, and of course the global delay and reverb section (also running on the SSP, of course).

In the video I connect a generic USB MIDI controller, the Nektar Impact GX61. It shows up immediately in the Global menu, after which I can start playing the synth patch. In the patch I've created prior to the video, I've mapped the 4 wavetable oscillators and the 4 amplitude envelopes to the 4 voices. The MIDI notes are assigned round-robin to the voices.

Meanwhile Celine has been working on some other exciting features: signal visualisation and scaling in the network editor. We'll be posting a video about her work in the next update :-) Until next week, and thanks again for your patience and support.

Bert & Celine"

Frap Tools - Fumana - Further LPG/LPF Explorations

Published on Mar 9, 2018 DivKidVideo

"In my second video with Fumana for the #FumanaFridays series YouTube channel 'Voltlife' commented with another tip and expansion on the LPF/LPG style ideas you can apply to Fumana. Frap Tools did an amazing job of this, visually, functionally and most importantly sonically. Check out a live chat with Simone and Antonio discussing the design with me and Chris Meyer" [posted here]

Aviary :: Arturia MatrixBrute, Eventide Anthology Effects and Ableton Live

Published on Mar 8, 2018 experimentalsynth

"Arturia MatrixBrute, Eventide Anthology Effects and Ableton Live... making some robotic bird calls. Learn more at experimentalsynth.com"

Noe's Minimoog Restoration (by Synthpro)

Published on Mar 9, 2018 synthpro

"This is a early minimoog built 4/11/74 that I brought life back to after years of setting in storage.

There was no trigger signal when it came ion and found that the keyboard connector was the issue. I replaced the connector and this gave this unit a full overhaul once I had everything 100% working. Replaced all common failure parts, recap, thermal compensation mods to oscillators, dead zone upgrade for pitch wheel, 9 hours of burn in, chassis cleaning and detailing, and a final video to show the end results.


Thanks for watching,
Jareth"

The Machines play Cars by Gary Numan

Published on Mar 8, 2018 HostileSlothRecords

The Machines play 'Cars' by Gary Numan
A cover version by LavLab

Key Gear Used:
Roland MV-8000
Ensoniq TS-10
Ensoniq DP-4
Novation Bass Station
Mutable Instruments Braids
Dave Smith Instruments DSM01 & 02
Doepfer A-100 series
Allen & Heath GL2000
GoPro Hero 4

The Oddest Brand Pairing for a Synth?

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The NISSIN C-16 CUP NOODLE Digital Synth Keytar!

A special novelty model of CASIO SK-1 via this auction

Can be yours for only $249!

Bet you never thought you'd see a cup of noodles keytar. One was actually listed back in 2011 here. If anyone knows of any other odd brand pairings, feel free to leave a comment.

The Most Expensive Used Eurorack Module?

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Cwejman MMF-2 Stereo Multi Mode Filter listed for $3000. Curious if this the most a used eurorack module has been listed for. If you know of one ever listed for more. Feel free comment.

Moog MemoryMoog Plus

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via this auction

"Fully functional with no issues, and 6 voices stay in tune perfectly."

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Sequential Circuits Pro 1 SN 3922 w/ Original Box

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via this auction

"SCI Pro one J-Wire in very good condition, inspected, clean, full working order. Has been Pro serviced. Used in home studio and handeled with care.

new keybushings
keys washed
calibrated
Keybed cleaning
Cleaning Key contacts"

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#2 Live performance with Digitakt, Moog Sub 37, Mother 32, Korg Kronos, Elektron Analog Rytm & Heat

Published on Mar 9, 2018 Victor Roy

"Live performance excerpt of of my latest track 'Konsters'. Digitakt is acting as the MIDI master sequencing an Elektron Analog Rytm (drums) -processed / filtered by an Elektron Analog Heat, Moog Minitaur (Bass), Moog Mother 32 (arp background), Korg Kronos -off screen (synth chords) and a Moog Sub 37 (arp leads). Some reverb added with Propellerhead Reason. No EQ, no mastering and no samples.

Full track available here: https://victorroy.bandcamp.com/track/...

P.S Apologies for the faulty solo on the Sub 37 but too dificult to nail one with just one hand, while the other is recording :-)

Thanks for watching!"