First Patch - Oberheim Matrix 12 | Red Bull Music Academy

Published on Aug 16, 2018 Red Bull Music Academy

"How to get started making music on the Matrix 12, an instrument by Oberheim used by the likes of Technotronic."

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First Patch - Linn LM-1 | Red Bull Music Academy

Published on Aug 16, 2018 Red Bull Music Academy

"How to get started making music on the Linn LM-1, an instrument by Linn Electronics used by the likes of Stevie Wonder, Prince and Madonna."

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Korg Monologue: Syncing External Gear

Published on Aug 16, 2018 Dan Krisher

"In this video, I'll show how to sync up a Korg Volca with your Monologue and how to use the audio input on your Korg Volca with external gear."

Benjolin! [Episode 82]

Published on Aug 16, 2018 CatSynth TV

"In this video, we explore the Benjolin module from Epoch Modular.

'The benjolin is a multifunction synthesizer designed by Rob Hordijk. The module consists of four separate function blocks: two VCOs, a state variable filter and an additional circuit, invented by Hordijk himself, called a rungler. This particular arrangement emerged from his efforts to design a synthesizer that was, as he puts it, "bent by design". As such, the module functions according to principles of chaos theory, where short to long sputtering patterns spontaneously transform themselves, at times, gradually, at others, quite suddenly, morphing into new pattern doublings and bifurcations. '

More info can be found at http://www.epochmodular.net/benjolin....

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Switched-On Wilton (Little Sonata)

Published on Aug 16, 2018 SynthMania

"Switched-On" style with Synthesizers.com modular
Little Sonata - by Charles Henry Wilton (1761—1832)

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Rhodes ARP Chroma 2103 Analog Keyboard Synthesizer SN 21030156

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"To say the Chroma sounds superb is an understatement. The flexibility, rawness, charm, and feel of the Chroma is magical. I purchased this in 2013 and had it repaired and upgraded with the new PSU and CPU (CC+).

Everything works and has been tested the night of this listing. That said, I can only sell the Chroma as-is. It’s enormous, heavy, and the voice cards can be finicky when moved in transit."

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EMS SYNTHI AKS

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"EMS SYNTHI AKS Classic Vintage Analog Synth. Pulled from a working environment. This unit is missing its cables so we are unable to test. This was received from a local college. I do not know anything about its history. Unit has some scratches on the outside of the case. Has a few scratches and a little wear on the board. Selling AS-IS."

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Sequential Circuits Six-Trak Vintage Analogue Synthesizer SN 002529

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Cool White Korg Microkorg S

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24-Tone Music - Synth Illustrations

24-Tone Music - Synth Illustrations 1 Published on Aug 16, 2018 Kris Lennox

"Obi keys/synth engine reprogrammed for 24-tone music. On of the greatest strength of synthesis is the ability to program alternate tuning systems. Not all hardware synths can do this, though. It is the preserve of only a few - and one of the strengths of DSI instruments and the OB6 i.e. creating and installing your own tuning system on the synth. Yes, acoustic instruments can recreate them - but there's the associated tuning/stability issues, not to mention accuracy of pitch across multiple strings etc.

I have quite a body of work RE alternate tuning systems. I'll possibly upload some actual music (as opposed to illustration-only) within these systems. If you look around on my channel you should find some 20-tone acoustic music samples.

Mathematically, all possible chords within any n-note division of the octave can be calculated. And if one has computational skills, they can computationally generate all possible chords. I have an mp3 file somewhere of every 24-tone chord. A very, very large mp3 file!

Of course - the chords don't have names - which is where my YouTube following could contribute. We can name them :))

'What is that chord called?'
'Oh, that's a Jeff chord.'
'Listen to this chord. It is called James Joyce Ulysses '

All good fun.

Quite a shame to think - given the technology we have - the majority of contemporary composers aren't exploring/creating their own tonal systems. Most universities/conservatoires only briefly mention alternate tuning systems as part of coursework. If it is mentioned at all. Such a waste.

Given there are an infinite number of notes between any two notes, every human being on the planet could have their own system of harmony. Then again, this kind of material is and likely always will be esoteric.

PS actually seeing what I'm doing is, I trust, better than simply hearing a computer play back audio samples. Hearing the scale on its own, followed by some chords at the end of the video is handy i.e. both melodic and harmonic illustrations.

Retraining the mind to perform 12-tone music on a 24-tone treatment of the keyboard is refreshing/slightly mind-warping! Any pianist feeling life is becoming a little easy/predictable should try it ;)

PPS - if I had four Obis, I could daisy-chain them and have 24-voice, 24-tone music. Maybe I should email Dave and tell him it is 'necessary for the furthering of music' that he send me a few spares. :)

All best"

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