How to make a eurorack module

Published on Jul 19, 2018 markusfuller

"Here I make myself a useful eurorack module basically to fill an odd HP gap but making it useful enough to add midi to the Disting expert sleeper and external spring reverb to the music thing modular spring reverb unit.
HP sizes explained in the video.
***Its better to NOT ground the MIDI in socket*** as I did in the video at 11:00. now ground has been removed from MIDI in."

Novation Officially Announces Circuit v1.7

Published on Jul 19, 2018 NovationTV

Playlist:
Novation // Circuit 1.7 - Overview
Novation // Circuit 1.7 - Pattern Chain Sequences
Novation // Circuit 1.7 - Pattern Chain Extended
Novation // Circuit 1.7 - Tied Notes
Novation // Circuit 1.7 - Synth Micro Nudge

Don't miss BoBeats' sneak peek video posted yesterday.

"Even greater control of your groove creation – for free!

The evolution of Novation Circuit continues, with v1.7 bringing some hotly-requested powerful functions, including Pattern Chain Sequences, Tied/Drone Notes and Synth Micro-nudge. Download the system updater here.

Key features

Make songs

We've expanded what’s possible with the Patterns view, allowing complex sequences of patterns and pattern chains to be made. There's a new Pattern Chain Sequence function, from which up to 32 patterns and 16 chains of patterns can be selected in any order. Patterns and chains can be repeated, and sequences can be build up and easily navigated between. The append setting can be toggled to add patterns and chains to an existing pattern sequence, even when playing.

Create Tied/Drone Notes

Each step now has a tie-forward setting, so it's now possible to tie notes together in order to create drone notes and long ambient pads.

Take music off the grid

It's now possible to take music off the grid by delaying notes on a step from one to five ticks (each step is divided up into six ticks). It's also possible to use Synth Micro-nudge to create new, more complex rhythms like triplets across the beat."

Arturia Officially Announces DrumBrute Impact

Published on Jul 19, 2018 Arturia

"Packing 10 beefy high-impact sounds, a unique "Color" layer, output distortion, and probably the best step sequencer on the planet. Say hello to DrumBrute Impact; your new go-to drum machine."

You might have caught the DrumBrute Impact demo posted yesterday afternoon here. The official videos, press release, and a few more user videos are in and captured here.

DrumBrute Impact Tutorials


Playlist:
DrumBrute Impact Introduction Tutorials: Episode 1 - Sounds and Steps
DrumBrute Impact Introduction Tutorials: Episode 2 - Color and Distortion
DrumBrute Impact Introduction Tutorials: Episode 3 - Adding Feeling

DrumBrute Impact: Users & Press


Playlist:
Arturia Drumbrute Impact Live Jam - LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER
Arturia DrumBrute Impact - Rick Feds
New DrumBrute Impact Review and Full Sound Test - loopop
DRUMBRUTE IMPACT REVIEW & SOUND DEMO - BoBeats
Dualtrx - Live Sessions // 20 (Arturia Drumbrute Impact, Minibrute 2S and 0-Coast)
Arturia-DrumBrute Impact first sound pattern and new color mode - Dziam Bass
DRUMBRUTE IMPACT VS ORIGINAL DRUMBRUTE - Side by side comparison & sound demo - BoBeats

"Analog pioneers Arturia are set to release DrumBrute Impact, an exciting new hardware drum machine that combines raw, energetic sounds, advanced sequencing, and fast, fun workflow into an addictive little powerhouse you won’t want to put down.

The newest member of the “Brute” analog hardware family, DrumBrute Impact really lives up to the name. Featuring attitude-packed, tweakable analog drums sounds, an all-new “Color” layer, output distortion, and arguably the best sequencer on the planet, DrumBrute Impact promises to redefine the way you create rhythm, drums, and percussion, both in the studio and on stage.

In the sound department, DrumBrute Impact features 10 fantastic sounds accessible through 8 responsive performance pads:

KICK : pounding bass drum with nice attack transients and variable pitch and decay. protocol.
SNARE 1 : a big-bodied snare with great, editable snap and decay.
SNARE 2 : a trashy snare with a hint of clap, with adjustable tone and decay.
TOM HIGH : simple but powerful high tom with sweepable pitch.
TOM LOW : pants-shaking low tom that can get so low you could use it as a 2nd kick.
CYMBAL : zingy, metallic crash with adjustable decay.
COWBELL : a simple but effective percussive cowbell.
CLOSED HAT : hard-hitting hat with variable tone that also effects the Open Hat.
OPEN HAT : open up the hat sound with changeable decay with a mute controlled by the Closed Hat.
FM DRUM : a percussive synth voice with adjustable carrier pitch, decay, FM amount, and mod pitch.

These sounds have been carefully crafted by Arturia’s sound designers to not only sound exciting and visceral, but to also create a cohesive “kit” sound that truly gives DrumBrute Impact a unique, inspiring voice.

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Control Voltage Portland Event: Prophet X Demo & Module Giveaway Thursday 7/26

via @ControlVoltage

"More awesomeness landed at CV today. We got Sequential Prophet X’s in, this thing totally rules! Also a quick reminder about our @dsiSequential Prophet X Demo & Module Giveaway event next Thursday 7/26 @ 6pm. #prophetx #davesmithinstruments #controlvoltage #portlandoregon"

http://controlvoltage.net

Sequential Circuits Vintage Synth Spec Sheet Brochures & Folder

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Check out that folder. Links to the items:

via these auctions

A bit of synth history here.

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Roland Juno-106 Synthesizer SN 525564

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via this auction

"Works very well. In need of refurbishment. Needs new bender wheel, 2 slider/fader knobs and the LED screen that sits over the bank/patch number selector. Also has a splotch of white paint on the body and a bit on one black key that I’m sure could be removed. According to the serial number (525564) this unit was manufactured in November 1976."

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A History of Polyphony: Part 9- Setting the Stage: the 1960s

Part 9 added here.

"The Sound of the System" 7" Demo Record from Oberheim Electronics, Inc. 1982

This one was spotted on Box of Toys, and sent in via Empty Vessel. Be sure to check out the rest of Box of Toys for tons of other recordings!

"Daniel Sofer / Todd McKinney – The Sound Of The System

7” Oberheim Electronics, Inc. [960002] (1982)

Performer, Composer, Producer, Recording, Mixing - Daniel Sofer, Todd McKinney
Note:

Featuring The Oberheim Synthesizer Performance System

Todd and Daniel are Oberheim employees: Todd is Customer Services Supervisor, and Daniel is part of Oberheim's Engineering staff.

Thanks to Tom Oberheim, Marcus Ryle and Russ Jones.

The Music on this record has been performed and recorded exclusively on THE OBERHEIM SYNTHESIZER PERFORMANCE SYSTEM."

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Industrial Music Electronics Product Demo & Q&A at Perfect Circuit Audio July 23

DATE AND TIME
Mon, July 23, 2018
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
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LOCATION
Perfect Circuit Audio
2405 W Empire Ave
Burbank, CA 91504

Register here.

Patterning 2 - Recording Automation

Published on Jul 18, 2018 Olympia Noise Co.

"Recording Automation in Patterning 2.

Patterning 2 on the App Store :
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/patte..."