Moog One: Demo of the new Paris Strother/KING and Kevin Lamb Presets [No Talking, Sounds Only]

Published on Jan 14, 2019 Synthient Sound

"Moog just released these new presets featuring a collaboration between Paris Strother from KING and legendary sound designer, Kevin Lamb. Most of these are warm and brooding, but with a few surprises as well.

I attempt to play in a way to let you hear the sonic texture, but I can in no way play as well as Paris Strother! :)"

SCI PROPHET VS DEEP FILTERED SWEEP PAD

Published on Jan 14, 2019 synths colors

Ciat-Lonbarde Sidrax Organ (No Talking, Patch in the description)

Published on Jan 14, 2019 Stefano Bertoli

"First session with Ciat-Lonbarde Sidrax Organ alone clean and with some simple patching. Reverb and delay from MR12.
00:00 Instrument unpatched. 01:30 Start playing with Global Tune Knob. 02:04 Start playing with Chaos Knob. 02:47 Start playing with single tune sliders.
03:26Patching:
Second bar Press Gesture into Glitch input number 2 of the sixth bar,
First bar Press Gesture into Glitch input number 1 of the sixth bar,
Second bar Release Gesture into Oscillator FM input bar number six,
First bar Release Gesture into Oscillator FM input bar seven six."

LZX Audio Escher Sketch Eurorack Stylus Pad Controller Module

LZX Audio Escher Sketch Quick Start Published on Jan 14, 2019 LZX Industries

"A quick informal overview of using the LZX Escher Sketch stylus pad controller."

"Touch/stylus pen controller interface for video synthesis, featuring a high resolution 5.7 inch drawing surface. Provides XY positioning voltage outputs as well as pressure and directional velocity sensing. Stylus pen included.

Width, 36HP
Mounting Depth, 50mm
Power +12V @ 180mA
Power -12V @ 30mA"

Sequential In The Spotlight Interview with ULTRANOIRE

You can find the interview on Sequential's website here.

"Ultranoire approaches contemporary electro-pop music and vintage synthpop from its darker side, combining smooth sensual baritone vocals with some gloomy, mid-tempo electronic sounds. The German/Hungarian duo was formed in 2014 by Josef Stapel (singer-songwriter, composer) and Szilard Kun (keyboards). So far both of their albums have successfully landed high in the dark underground audience lists as best sellers.

They continue to grow in popularity on home ground and the International dark underground music scene making a name for themselves for their trademark sounds and vocal delivery. They are currently planning to follow up on the success of their critically acclaimed second album Intronaut by releasing their long awaited third studio album in 2019. We chatted with Josef on how he’s been using the Mopho x4 with Ultranoire."

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You can find previous posts featuring Sequential's Spotlight series here.

The Synth Sounds Of Dance Music (& How To Recreate them) [w/ the Prophet 6 & OB-6]

Published on Jan 14, 2019 Luke Neptune

"From 1988 to the present day, we take a little journey through some classic synth sounds of dance music and learn how to recreate them along the way.

-If you own a Prophet 6 or OB-6 then you can purchase all the sounds featured in this video here http://www.lukeneptune.com/soundsets/"

Mario Mathy : Jumping dance - The Ultimate Casio Synth Tribute

Published on Jan 10, 2019 Lindsey Tuteleers

This one is in via Jos: "Mario Mathy posted a video of his synth song Jumping Dance on his YouTube channel from the 80’s."

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I almost thought someone overdubbed the music but you can clearly see this is what he is playing! Enjoy. :)

I think it's all Casio gear. Thought I saw Roland in there but not seeing it now. If you spot anything else feel free to comment. The ultimate Casio tribute!

Update via Jos:

"He endorsed Casio, I suspect he got the instruments from Casio on condition he promoted them. As a fact he had a music store in Belgium selling only Casio gear for a few years in the 90’s. No Roland, no Korg, only Casio. On his first album ‘Hello This Is Mario Mathy’, I’m pretty sure there are songs he used also other equipment, from before his Casio endorsement.

Few days ago I posted a video that was broadcasted on Belgian TV, end of latest December, featuring Mario Mathy, looking back on his music career:"

Mario Mathy Belgium's 80's synthesizer King looks back

Published on Jan 13, 2019 LtPicard

"Belgium 's synthesizer king of the 80's, Mario Mathy looks back 30 years. Featuring fractions of Jambo Sana, Liberty, Jumping Dance."

Update via @LindseyTutelee1

Cool comic strip featuring Mario Mathy playing Super Mario. The track would translate well as a chiptune, not to mention the title.

Moog One: Firmware Update v1.0.3 (Live from the Moog Factory)

Started streaming 11 minutes ago Moog Music Inc

"Overview of the Moog One Firmware Update v1.0.3 lives with Michael Ashton, Moog Firmware Engineer and Nick Valente, Moog Instrument Specialist."

Nozori by Nozoïd : A New Concept in the Eurorack World

"Encouraged by public success of the OCS-2 and MMO-3, Nozoïd dust off eurorack systems with it's new concept : nozori.

This platform allow to easily switch from one module to another, with the same hardware. Changing modules is as simple as changing jumpers position!

A kickstarter campaign has just been started to finance the production of this hardware. A good opportunity to be the first to get one, at a lower price.

The nozori concept consist of using the same hardware for multiple modules. This hardware is based on a powerful digital core to allow huge versatility. Potentiometers, inputs or outputs can adapt to many module designs: from standard modules like VCO, VCF, LFO to outstanding functionality never seen before. This solve two problems of the eurorack world: the price and the size of a system.

You can unleash your experimentation process without spending much on new modules : one hardware allows more experimentations since you can try many different modules. You may have a module that you did not used anymore. With a nozori, this will never happen : when your rack evolves, you only need to change few jumpers to find the perfect module for the situation.

2 hardwares are available : the Nozori 68 with 6 potentiometers, 4 CV in, 2 audio IN and 2 audio OUT, and the Nozori 84 with 8 potentiometers, 2 audio IN and 2 audio OUT.
This 2 platforms allow an extensive range of modules. The available list is impressive : shape morphing VCO, morphing VCF, FM or other sound generators, sequencers, shape morphing LFO, chaotic CV generators, sound effects. A total of 40 modules, have already been developed. Since the production of a Nozori module did not involve any hardware cost, Nozoïd had developed very specific module that other manufacturers do not risk producing.

A simple 5 modules rack offer more than 3 millions module combinations. Nozori unleash creativity at a small cost!

Nozori module can be used with there reversible white / black panels. Their elegant design will perfectly fit in your rack. An extension pack is also available. It include optional front plates that can be added to show the control parameters of a specific module. This pack also expose the jumpers on the front panel to swap module within seconds.

The nozori website contains more information, including video demonstration of all modules.

Here are the full specifications :
12U eurorack module
POTENTIOMETERS : 12-bits at about 18KHz sampling rate
AUDIO IN : 24-bits at 96KHz, DC Compatible, from +/- 5V (clip between +/- 6 to 7V)
AUDIO OUT : 24-bits at 96KHz, DC Compatible, delivers +/- 5V (can go up to +/- 7V)
AUDIO IN/OUT latency : 0.17 ms
CV IN : 12-bits at about 18KHz sampling rate, from +/- 5V (clip at +/- 5.3V)
Power consumption : +12V : 150mA; -12V : 10mA
32 bits ARM Cortex M3 @ 84MHz
260g
Low profile (only 27mm deep)

Nozoïd is known for the OCS-2 and the MMO-3 : 2 semi modular synthesizer that pack tones of control in a very small form factor. Both synths have very good feedback from its user community, including Jean-Michel Jarre, Richard Devine, and Bogdan Raczynski.

On the kickstarter campaign, the early bird can be bought for 219€. After the kitckstarter campaign, a Nozori platform will cost 249€ in Europe (including taxes), about 320$ excluding taxes outside Europe."

G8TOR : A Sequencer with Serious Bite

"2GETHERAUDIO RELEASES G8TOR, A SEQUENCER SYNTH WITH LIVE ACTION PAD EFFECTS - FOR MUSIC TRACKS NEEDING SOME SERIOUS ANIMATED BITE.

Boston, MA USA (January 8, 2019) - 2getheraudio has released a unique software synthesizer built around three step sequencers add DJ-style pad triggered effects for manipulating the sequences while they're playing. The virtual instrument is called G8TOR and is available for purchase today under 2getheraudio's Pay-What-You-Want business model.

"I'm really excited to bring another Adam Petruszko (http://www.knobz.net) designed virtual instrument to market", stated Jennifer Hruska, CEO of 2getheraudio. "His audio expertise and studio creativity come together to create such unique and utterly musical virtual instruments. G8TOR is no exception. If you like fat VA synths, step sequencers, arpeggiators and playable pad effects, G8TOR is a must have in your plugin arsenal."

Like the name suggests, G8TOR starts its sound production with a fat and edgy sounding synthesizer. A supersaw oscillator, noise source and 2 virtual analog oscillators get the ball rolling followed by a resonant filter with envelope, modwheel and sequencer control. Further refinement includes mono mode with glide and built-in distortion, chorus, stereo delay and convolution reverb effects. The result is a synth capable of super fat basses, filtery pads, blistering leads and just about anything in between.

Then comes the sequencer magic. G8TOR includes three programmable sequencers – an 8-step note sequencer, an 8-step filter sequencer and an powerful arpeggiator with per-step stutter, duration, velocity and filter control in addition to the standard arpeggiator controls. Suddenly, a single note from the G8TOR synth turns into an action sequence, driving bass line, or animated percussion track.

To add even more variety (and avoid the static effect many step sequencers can impart), G8TOR includes eight tempo-sync'd pad effects. Simply start the sequence and trigger the pads for endless sonic variation. The pad effects include bit crusher, low/hi pass filter, flanger/phaser, fractal delay, panner, wah wah, stutter, and cut echo. The pads are MIDI controllable with per-pad trigger options that include one-shot, toggle, hold, mono aftertouch and poly aftertouch. A MIDI learn function helps you quickly assign each pad to an external MIDI controller.

G8TOR supports 64-bit VST, AU, AAX capable DAWs and includes a Standalone app for use without a DAW. It is Mac and Windows compatible. G8TOR is released under 2getheraudio's Pay-What-You-Want business model so nearly all musicians, regardless of their ability to pay, have access to this software. A free trial is available at https://www.2getheraudio.com/instruments/g8tor."