Tuesday, December 04, 2018
TEST SERIES Abstract Sound Design Mutable Instruments Elements 2x Rings Eurorack
Published on Dec 4, 2018 Outsider Sound Design
"Abstract sound design with Mutable Instruments eurorack Elements and 2x Rings as the sound sources.
The purpose of “TEST SERIES” is to focus on the sound design possibilities of various gear combinations. This series is not musical nor does it serve as an instructional video. It is all about sound potential.
Please consider supporting this channel by purchasing a sample pack or music download from www.outsidersounddesign.com"
This Drummer Messed with the Wrong Synthesizer (OFFICIAL)
Published on Dec 4, 2018 Sheldon Kreger
"This arrangement was structured by sequencing groups of 2, 3, 4, and 5 in unison on the drums and Buchla synthesizer. Using Ableton Live, and starting at a modest tempo of 55 BPM, I created MIDI tracks of eighth notes and used a MIDI to control voltage converter to send these pulses to the Buchla. On the Buchla, the pulses served as a heartbeat to push through the step sequencer. I then programmed one tone at a time and modulated several parameters on the tone using the step sequencer.
The step sequencer was programmed in 2, 3, 4, and 5 steps to align with the rhythmic concept. A clear example are several bass lines where the step sequencer modulates the pitch, moving up or down with each step, and each step pushed forward by the MIDI/CV input. This modulation was used in parallel on several patches, simultaneously modulating several parameters by utilizing stacked banana cables. The raw output audio of each sequence was recorded back into Live for an arbitrary period of time (perhaps 60 seconds).
After amassing several sequences in each grouping, they were sliced into reasonable lengths and arranged into a composition. The structure was determined by the number of steps in the sequence, and clips of the same sequence length were often stacked and faded in and out. For example, there were several raw audio recordings featuring four steps. These were used all in the same section of the composition – after the threes and before the fives.
The advantage to maintaining the order of these groupings was to simplify the difficult drum performance. In fact, the entire concept was spawned from the idea of using ostinatos of 2, 3, 4, and 5 on either the hands or feet on the drums, and then superimposing a recorded Buchla performance atop. For example, during the group of three, the feet play RLL, with right foot on kick drum and left foot alternating between a pedal slamming into two tone-paired wood blocks. The hands were then free to play a groove or various improvisations. In other cases, the hands would perform the ostinato while the feet improvised.
After tracking drums, I ran the master drum track through a gate and recorded the output. This created yet another rhythmic sequence which captured only the loudest hits on the drums. Returning to the synthesizer studio, I used this (awful sounding) gated drum sequence to again trigger the step sequencer on the Buchla. This time, however, I used the raw audio via a ¼ jack on a Eurorack, and a converter for this signal to pulses for the Buchla. Another difference for this second lap was utilizing a 16 step sequence with knobs turned at random, rather than overlapping the previous ostinatos. The end result was that the sequence moved when I hit crash cymbals, the kick drum, or the snare drum. This created another layer of unification between the organic drum performance and the Buchla, but this time commanded by the drum performance itself. It often sounds like the drums are actually triggering a sample, but this is not the case. I recorded a few clips like this and arranged them in Live to build tension within and between the ostinato groups."
Black Roland Juno 106 - Junior 106
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"Just got this back from Synth Spa a few weeks ago. Mint condition and looks great in white on black.
Totally refurbished inside and out. All voice chip refurbished, re caped, clean pots and sliders even the chorus is quiet!!! I’ve had a few 106s in the past and this sounds better than any of them.
This was my old HS-60 chopped to 37 keys. The keys are nice and white and play as new!
There are only a dozen or so of these Juniors floating around, this is the newest and arguably the best 106 you can find, either as a 37 or full 61.
Has the Synth Spa 7 years warranty good thru 2025."
Do a search for Junior 106 below for other colors.
via this auction
"Just got this back from Synth Spa a few weeks ago. Mint condition and looks great in white on black.
Totally refurbished inside and out. All voice chip refurbished, re caped, clean pots and sliders even the chorus is quiet!!! I’ve had a few 106s in the past and this sounds better than any of them.
This was my old HS-60 chopped to 37 keys. The keys are nice and white and play as new!
There are only a dozen or so of these Juniors floating around, this is the newest and arguably the best 106 you can find, either as a 37 or full 61.
Has the Synth Spa 7 years warranty good thru 2025."
Do a search for Junior 106 below for other colors.
Access Virus Indigo Keyboard Synthesizer SN G10000334
Yamaha DX200 Desktop Control Synthesizer FM w/ New Data Knob
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Great way to get into Yamaha 6-Op FM synthesis like the original DX7. Newer DACs so it might have a cleaner sound. One cool thing about the DX200, and the Volca FM for that matter, is they have macro controls that allow you to change multiple parameters in real time.
The original data knob on these end up skipping values if turned too quickly. This one appears to have been fixed.
Per the listing: "It is in excellent condition as you can see from the pictures. I didn't really use it much to begin with as I am somewhat of a collector. It has been stored in a box unused for the past many years and I noticed they have been selling for $550 or more recently, so, I got a new data knob installed and listed it priced to sell with buy it now and shipping is free
I listed it as refurbished because I just had a new data knob installed...since you are looking at this I'm sure you know these all have had the same issue, so with this one, you don't have to worry about it and with buy it now you don't have to bid and wait just to be outbid at the last moment which is frustrating"
via this auction
Great way to get into Yamaha 6-Op FM synthesis like the original DX7. Newer DACs so it might have a cleaner sound. One cool thing about the DX200, and the Volca FM for that matter, is they have macro controls that allow you to change multiple parameters in real time. The original data knob on these end up skipping values if turned too quickly. This one appears to have been fixed.
Per the listing: "It is in excellent condition as you can see from the pictures. I didn't really use it much to begin with as I am somewhat of a collector. It has been stored in a box unused for the past many years and I noticed they have been selling for $550 or more recently, so, I got a new data knob installed and listed it priced to sell with buy it now and shipping is free
I listed it as refurbished because I just had a new data knob installed...since you are looking at this I'm sure you know these all have had the same issue, so with this one, you don't have to worry about it and with buy it now you don't have to bid and wait just to be outbid at the last moment which is frustrating"
Kawai SX-240 Analog Polyphonic 8 Voice Synthesizer SN K-8696
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"The pictures say it all, this particular SX-240 unit looks 99.5% perfect, like the day it rolled of the factory in Hamamatsu. Made in Japan around 1984.
Very Recently Pro Serviced in 2018 by expert techs at Futara Eletronics.
This unit is almost perfect/mint, and 100% stock, running latest O/S (not Tauntek). and is 100% factory except for the AA cell battery holder mod. This battery holder holds simple AA batteries, so no need for any soldering for future battery replacement!"
via this auction
"The pictures say it all, this particular SX-240 unit looks 99.5% perfect, like the day it rolled of the factory in Hamamatsu. Made in Japan around 1984.
Very Recently Pro Serviced in 2018 by expert techs at Futara Eletronics.
This unit is almost perfect/mint, and 100% stock, running latest O/S (not Tauntek). and is 100% factory except for the AA cell battery holder mod. This battery holder holds simple AA batteries, so no need for any soldering for future battery replacement!"
Metasonix S-1000 Wretch Machine 2008
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"THE BEAST. All tube, semi-modular analog synth. Nothing like it in the world. This one is in extremely nice condition and works exactly as intended, which is to say, it is unpredictable, rude, and full of gnarly sounds."
via this auction
"THE BEAST. All tube, semi-modular analog synth. Nothing like it in the world. This one is in extremely nice condition and works exactly as intended, which is to say, it is unpredictable, rude, and full of gnarly sounds."
Oberheim OB-X 8 Voices - Fully Restored W/ Midi
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"This unit is "excellent" electronically. The unit does show wear due to rotted hard case foam.
Up for sale here is an awesome 8 voice Oberheim OBX - the mightiest of the OB series synthesizers.
This unit has been restored from the ground up electronically. The PSU has been rebuilt, all cards recapped, and the CPU board has all of its CMOS changed for maximum longevity.
If you're looking for a cosmetically decent OBX is absolutely perfect working order, this is the OBX for you."
via this auction
"This unit is "excellent" electronically. The unit does show wear due to rotted hard case foam.
Up for sale here is an awesome 8 voice Oberheim OBX - the mightiest of the OB series synthesizers.
This unit has been restored from the ground up electronically. The PSU has been rebuilt, all cards recapped, and the CPU board has all of its CMOS changed for maximum longevity.
If you're looking for a cosmetically decent OBX is absolutely perfect working order, this is the OBX for you."
Oberheim FVS-1 Four Voice Synthesizer
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via this auction
Note this is the one featured in this video playlist.
"There's legendary synths.. and there's LEGENDARY synths... here is your chance to own a true legend.
The FVS one is one of best synthesizers ever made, in sound and construction. This one has been fully electronically restored, and stands far above the rest as an amazing example of a classic instrument.
No expenses have been spared for this unit - all CMOS for the programmer has been changed, all SEM's have been taken apart, recapped, and new trimmers installed for maximum stability.
Buying one of these units is risky from other sellers. We guarantee the same level of restoration has not been performed.
We can add polyphonic midi to this unit. Our midi even responds to MPE for pitch and filter. Is your head spinning now?
Comes with lid in great condition as well."
via this auction
Note this is the one featured in this video playlist."There's legendary synths.. and there's LEGENDARY synths... here is your chance to own a true legend.
The FVS one is one of best synthesizers ever made, in sound and construction. This one has been fully electronically restored, and stands far above the rest as an amazing example of a classic instrument.
No expenses have been spared for this unit - all CMOS for the programmer has been changed, all SEM's have been taken apart, recapped, and new trimmers installed for maximum stability.
Buying one of these units is risky from other sellers. We guarantee the same level of restoration has not been performed.
We can add polyphonic midi to this unit. Our midi even responds to MPE for pitch and filter. Is your head spinning now?
Comes with lid in great condition as well."
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