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Kenton Pro Solo Mk3 — SynthFest 2018

Published on Nov 6, 2018 Sound On Sound magazine

"Modular synths are everywhere and with the popularity of the Eurorack format, they largely exist as part of a single, unified ecosystem. However, if you want to control your modular synth rig from a more traditional piece of MIDI gear, then you have a problem as Eurorack modules are generally controlled by control voltage (CV). SOS Reviews Editor Matt Houghton took a brief look at the new Kenton Pro Solo Mk3 at the recent SynthFest UK — an update to a well-loved problem-solving device.

Kenton have made a name for themselves as purveyors of useful boxes (converters, splitters etc.) for synth users and their Pro Solo Mk3 is featured accordingly. It keeps all the features of the Mk2 which Gordon Reid reviewed way back in 2006, including MIDI Thru, 16-bit D-A conversion for solid pitch performance and couple of AUX outputs for controlling parameters such as VCF, PWM or VCAs from an external controller.

The Mk3 provides three AUX outputs, each available on its own 3.5mm jack, giving you even greater control over different elements of your pre-MIDI or modular set up.

It’s set to be available very soon with a UK price tags of £158.40."

ONE MINUTE SYNTH REVIEW!!! Ep. 18 IK Multimedia UNO (Halloween Special)

Published on Nov 6, 2018 Noir Et Blanc Vie

"**ALL MUSIC IN REVIEW (Except drums) CREATE ON THE IK UNO**

Hey guys and gals, so better late than never am I right? LOL. So I finally got my hands on the IK Multimedia Uno. I personally wanted to try it our for quite a while, IK has such a long history making great software that I had to see what they’d bring to the hardware market. I bought this at Guitar Center myself so don’t worry, this isn’t sponsored and maybe it shows in my review, but that’s what I like doing. Anyways, enjoy the haunting and FINAL episode of OMSR. Love you all :)"

Presentation: Radikal Delta CEP A Semi Modular Synth

Published on Nov 6, 2018 sonicstate

"We had a visit from Radikal Technologies with their soon to be released DELTA CEP A Semi Modular synthesizer which features
a single swarm oscillator and paraphony of up to 4 four voices, as well as built in FX."

Synth Magic Polar (Chroma Polaris) library - Random Presets.

Published on Nov 6, 2018 Synth Magic

"Random keyboard doodling whilst randomly selecting presets.
Kontakt 5.8.1 and higher(full version of Kontakt required and not the free Kontakt player)"

Paia 3760 Synthesizer Keyboard Antique Black

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Antique black? Funny what people come up with. Pics of the inside below.

"Auctioning this Paia 3760 keyboard synthesizer. Most parts work. The octave switch only works on the last two settings. And not sure how the finger board thing works but I've tried using it and it doesn't seem to do much. But the speaker works and has great sound. The clips that hold the front keyboard lid onto the main case, the brackets are broken. The back lid brackets are still functional."

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YAMAHA CS20M programmable monophonic synthesizer

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ROLAND SH-32 ANALOGUE MODELING SYNTH SN ZP74563

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"The SH-32 is a 4-part multitimbral desktop synth module using new Wave Acceleration Synthesis to deliver up to 32 voices of fat synth waves and entirely new waveforms. The raw waveforms are sampled rather than mathematically generated and are actually multi-sampled across the octave ranges. There's also a full complement of knobs and sliders, analog-style 808 and 909 drums, DSP effects and a killer programmable arpeggiator."

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The Son of Flynn – Daft Punk // 0-Coast cover

Published on Nov 4, 2018 Stefano Mattia

"Here is my 0-Coast cover of The Son of Flynn, from the amazing TRON: Legacy soundtrack by Daft Punk.

It was not as easy as I initially thought, mostly because of technicalities with handling so many layers in Live, but I am quite happy how it turned out. The whole process was a great learning experience: I was able to deepen my knowledge on the 0-Coast and its sound shaping capabilities and to learn how external effects can substantially transform the sound. I also got some insights on how some of the 0-Coast limitations, such as the lack of a low-pass filter, can be partially overcome by Live's auto-filter.

The video shows the 0-Coast playing the main arpeggio line, with me changing balance and dynamics over time. The sound is then processed by the Specular Tempus to add that lush reverb background pad. The bass is run through the MXR stereo chorus pedal, and into the Specular Tempus set on the analog delay algorithm. The background strings-like patch's overtone and multiply controls are modulated through the MIDI-B LFO and the Slope, to give it that evolving buzzing character. The brass-like patch is modulated through Live's auto-filter to achieve that nice brightness swell.

Audio recorded and mixed in Ableton Live, mastered in iZotope Ozone.
Video shot on a Sony RX1, edited in Lumafusion.

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Synthstrom Deluge - Bouyancy

Published on Nov 6, 2018 Red Means Recording

"A performance on the Synthstrom Deluge.

The Deluge is a groovebox featuring synthesizers, samplers, drum machines, effects, and a robust sequencer. Oh, yeah, and it runs on batteries, if you want."