"This is the PE (pot edition) version. Meaning, most of the knobs are actual pots - not encoders, which are (in my opinion) a better option for a few reasons. They're better quality than the encoders, and have a more natural feeling as far as user experience is concerned. The PE version also includes the Prophet 5 style knobs which you can see are installed on this MEK. Originally the PE upgrade was around $200."
"The two uploads prior to the Liszt post from the other day I've added to Soundcloud under the title 'Starsongs'. Hence the title of this one as #3. I'm going for a really soft, gentle sound. Distant, like the stars in the night sky. The three LH notes/ascending arpeggio represent the three stars of Orion's Belt (Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka). Last night the belt was slanting upwards, hence ascending arpeggios. The first three melody notes represent Betelgeuse, Meissa, and Bellatrix, with the 5-note sequence representing 5 of the stars from the bow (there are 6, but last night I could only see 5).
I spend a lot of time under the stars i.e. overnighters up mountains/in valleys. If it is dry, I often don't bother with a tent i.e. just bivvy on the ground with a sleeping bag, looking up at the stars until I fall asleep. There's nothing better.
If you live in a city, it is definitely worth getting out into the wilderness - just for the sake of looking up. Awe-inspiring.
"When I was a teenager in the '80s I was a huge Joy Division fan (still am), it was my favorite band during my 'dark' period. 'Decades' is the song of theirs that I've always loved the most. I used to put Closer on the turntable in my room at night, and fall asleep lullabied by this beautiful, gorgeous song. I'm prepping some songs for a gig at 'Knob Con' this weekend and I'm definitely gonna play this one. Played all live in one take following an inspiration, I programmed the drums on the Circuit, added the minimal bass in the Monologue, played the strings on the microSTATION and sang into a microphone live as the inspiration strikes, feedback and all."
"This is the second installment in a micro-series diving deep into my collection of minuscule synthesizers. Each episode will shine the spotlight on one little synth. There will be no talking, just music or noise, depending on the synth in question and your personal taste in sound.
This episode will listen to the always awesome and weird Bastl Kastle. This mini-modular synth can be screechy when angry, but harmonic and beautiful when calm. All the warm organic tones and patterns are rewarding to find and surprising in depth.
The next episode will feature one of the Pocket Operators."
"What happens when you combine the flange side of the Digitech Nautila effects pedal with a Moog Sub 37 white noise generator and filter? A fighter jet flyby in your home studio! This video demonstrates the results. Listen in stereo for the best experience."
This is unit #38 of 150 made in the very limited Whiteout Edition of the Access Virus TI2 synthesizer (full size 61 keys)
It is the very best looking version of this legendary synth you could ever own, and won't go unnoticed in your studio or on stage !
Numbered plate can be seen in the photos.
I'll be very sad to see it go, but I need the space and am downsizing to a Polar version.
Excellent condition with original box, manual and cables."
Mariana Trench - a new card for Z-DSP eurorack module by Tiptop Audio.
Algorithm #4: FDN UNSTABLE 2
Simple FM patch synthesized using Tiptop Audio modules: 2x Z3000, 2x Z4000 and Z2040 running through FDN UNSTABLE 2 algorithm. Sequenced with Tiptop Audio Z8000, QuantiZer and Circadian Rhythms.
