Musikmesse 2018: Exodus Digital Valkyrie Synth

Published on Apr 14, 2018 KEYBOARDS

"Die britische Firma Exodus Digital präsentiert auf der Musikmesse 2018 einen neuen Hardware Synthesizer namens Valkyrie.

Der Synthexpander arbeitet mit einer virtuell-analogen Klangerzeugung und will dem Access Virus Konkurrenz machen. Valkyrie bietet 128 Stimmen, zehn Oszillatoren pro Stimme, zwei Wavetable-Oszillatoren mit 4.096 Wellenformen, 8 unabhängigen Parts mit jeweils neun Modulen, einer 32-fachen Oversampling-Rate, einen Effekt-Sektion und vieles mehr. Ein Preis steht noch nicht fest.

Weitere Features des Synths:

Arpeggiator with 128 preset patterns, chord mode, MIDI clock.
Patch storage: 3,328 in total all of which are user programmable.
Free Editor/Librarian app for Windows and Mac
Processing: 32x oversampled 32-bit hardware sound generation. 96kHz floating point sound processing.
Analogue outputs: 4 balanced stereo pairs using 32 bit DAC at 96kHz sample rate.
USB audio: USB Audio Class 2.0 – 8 stereo 24-bit streams at 96kHz with 48kHz down-sample mode available.
USB 2.0 and legacy (5-pin DIN connector) MIDI
Display: High resolution 256×64 pixel graphic OLED
Full keyboard microtuning capability with MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS) support."

See the Exodus Digital label below for more.

Espen Kraft hardware vs software SYNTH SHOWDOWN!

Published on Apr 14, 2018 Woody Piano Shack

Comparison starts at 5:49. Look at the level meters on the right to see which is playing.

"Here's the result of the hardware versus software synthesizer showdown! in this video I'll share the track created using just free software VST plugins and Reaper DAW.

To recap, Espen Kraft composed and created a track on his vintage hardware synthesizers and drum machines .The challenge was for me to re-create it using just software."

Follow-up to this post where you'll find Espen Kraft's original video with hardware.

ft. Joe Savage - Bad Luck (Elektron Digitone + SM Pro Audio V-Machine)

Published on Apr 14, 2018 Rephazer

"Little Jam using the Elektron Digitone and SM Pro Audio V-machine featuring Joe Savage and his copyrighted song Bad Luck. :)

In this jam I've used the 4 midi channels of the Digitone to sequence the V-Machine which I've loaded with some melodic and drum samples of my OP-1 sample collection and the V-Machine is also used for processing all the audio with all kinds of lo-fi wobble/wow and flutter effects.

All rights regarding the original vocal and video belong to their respective owners. Credits to Joe Savage and the Alan Lomax Archive."

IMPROVISED PATCHING - MAKE NOISE B&G SHARED SYSTEM

Published on Apr 14, 2018 Caspar Hesselager

"Step-by-step patching towards creating a simple short piece of music with no preparation."

Modular Monthly: Tube-powered Eurorack with Metasonix RK-2 VCA & RK-3 Ringer/Shaper

Published on Apr 14, 2018 Future Music Magazine

"Metasonix have made tube-based designs since 1998, so it’s about time we finally checked them out. These modules can go from subtle to brain-melting, so let’s explore how they’re used in various patches."

Where Are The Quiet Saturdays? (2)

Published on Apr 14, 2018 Alba Ecstasy

"Coming back after a short holiday with the second part of a reminiscence of the Quiet Saturdays.
Synthesizers: Arp Odyssey, Roland JU-06, Roland JP-08 and Analog Keys.
Effects: Boss RV-3, Slate Neunaber, Roland Demora, Clouds."

Where Are The Quiet Saturdays?

Moog Circuit Bending Challenge 2018

Published on Apr 14, 2018 Mike Sisk

"This is my entry to the 2018 Moog Circuit Bending Challenge. I circuit bent a Barbie Karaoke by adding multiple feedback distortions, pitch adjustments, and delay length. I also added an "Atari Punk Console" built with a 556 IC as a sound source and a low pass filter that is controlled by a small joystick from an old Playstation controller. Also added an old telephone handset as a microphone input.

I call this device the "Atari Punk Barbie."

Build pictures can be found at the following link.
https://imgur.com/a/CGPfW

This is the link to the LPF that I built for this project. http://www.ericarcher.net/wp-content/...

Link to the APC PCB on synthrotek
http://store.synthrotek.com/Atari_Pun...

I built this for a total of $65.28"

Roland Super JX10 Synth - Jamming by Alex Di Donna ( Synthcloud )

Published on Apr 14, 2018 Synth Cloud

"Roland Super JX Jx-10 Synth - Jamming part 1 by Alex Di Donna

http://www.synthonia.com"

4-Minute Improvised Volca Jam #4 (2018-03-29)

Published on Apr 14, 2018 Slenterende Beer

"Our fourth attempt at a short improvised jam for the #VOLCAJAMII contest on the "Korg Volca Series" Facebook group. We picked this one as our entry to the contest. What we liked most about this one is how, through improvisation, the melodies and bass line come together really well.

Korg Volca Sample + Waldorf 2-Pole Analog Filter
Korg Volca Bass + Zoom MS-50G
Korg Volca FM + Zoom MS-70CDR
Korg Volca Keys + GFI System Specular Reverb V2
Behringer XENYX QX1002USB

Recorded with iPhone 7 and Behringer UCA202.
The little black boxes connected to the Volcas are ground loop isolators, to reduce background noise."

All parts in the series:


Volca House & Techno Jam (2018-03-29 Part I)
4-Minute Improvised Volca Jam #1 (2018-03-29)
4-Minute Improvised Volca Jam #2 (2018-03-29)
4-Minute Improvised Volca Jam #3 (2018-03-29)
4-Minute Improvised Volca Jam #4 (2018-03-29)

Studio Electronics Boomstar SEM MKII - 4 Layer demo

Published on Apr 14, 2018 trigg015

"A little jam with my newly arrived Boomstar SEM MKII using 4 layers of boomstar sounds..

Just a bit of freakin' & tweakin' yo give you (and myself) an impression what this unit is capable of."