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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

#TSR19 03- The Roland Promars -- Part 3

Published on Apr 23, 2019 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is part three of a three-part demonstration of the 1979 Roland Promars analog two-oscillator monosynth."

AutomaticGainsay Roland Promars videos

Roland JU-06: 64 VINTAGE SOUNDS: synthwave \ 80's \ vintage style PATCHES

Published on Apr 23, 2019 Alba Ecstasy

"This is the most worked and re-worked sound set I ever made.
I started this pack more than a half year ago, and worked on it in parallel with the Roland JUNO-106 I had it for a while from a friend.
And I tried & succeeded to match the sounds so I can reproduce entirely the character of the original JUNO.
IMHO, the JU-06 is a 99% copy of the JUNO-106. The hardest part is to match the sounds, since the sliders of the JU-06 are shorter and, to find the right spot, it’s a little bit harder.
You can hear in this video, the unaltered sound of the patches. I only automated the volume and then gained it up a little bit in Logic Pro X, so you can have an even audition, without massive drops when the sub bass sounds or the pads are presented.
The pack contains synthwave & 80's analog vintage style patches.

Enjoy it!
AE"

KORG: Volca Drum & Modular Demo

Published on Apr 22, 2019 Noisegate

"The KORG Volca journey continues with the Volca Drum and Modular.

The two newest additions to the range both incredibly versatile and powerful!
In this video, both Volca's are connected to the Volca Mix which is perfect for using multiple Volca's in performance or recording scenarios."

Monday, April 22, 2019

RIP Mike McGrath of Muff Wiggler

It's come to my attention that Mike McGrath, founder of the Muff Wiggler forum, has passed away. I am in complete shock. I don't know what to say, what to post. As most of you know, Mike created the de facto modular synth forum on the internet, Muff Wiggler, and he did it in a way that put members first. He created a platform for makers and users of synths to come together and engage directly with each other.

Some personal history: Mike reached out to me years ago, before starting the Muff Wiggler forum. He actually had a couple of blogs including Muff Wiggler before the forum. That image to the left is the first image of his I posted here back on Dec 4, 2006 (he also had a classic blue Wiard modular system that was the envy of many synth enthusiasts). The last post from Mike went up back on July 30, 2018 when he gave away a Buchla Music Easel to save a life.

I met Mike at NAMM, and at the opening of the Muff Wiggler store in Portland back in 2014. We chatted off and on over email over the years and he was always supportive. He was real and down to earth. I was looking forward to reminiscing with him on the "old days" and what it was like for him to run the best modular (and synth) forum on the net. He once corrected me when I said he ran the best modular forum - he said the forum covered synths too! :)

I just can't believe he is gone. As the host of this site, I feel like I lost a fellow compatriot. Someone I had history with through the ups and downs. Running a site can be a challenge, and just knowing he was out there doing his thing helped. I am going to miss him and the lost experiences we would all have had with him around.

Critter & Guitari - Turingmachina v3 for Organelle

Published on Apr 22, 2019 Critter & Guitari

"Author: ringhof

This is one of thirteen user-made patches we're showcasing! The Organelle is full of possibilities waiting to be explored and shared. Each patch in this series is a unique approach to an instrument or effect - the result of the contributor working with the Organelle to make their vision a reality! The icing of this musical cake is that the patches have been shared so others may explore and create! Thanks to all the creators making the Organelle more than we hoped it could be!

This 'sequenzer' packs a punch in only eight steps. Use one page to set sequence length, interval of random occurrence, and range of randomness. Use another to set tempo, beat subdivision, note duration and harmonic scale! Add reverb to your sound by routing your external instrument's output to the Organelle's audio input. We played this sequencer with the Bolsa Bass, using Turingmachina to add some reverb.

Download this patch here: https://patchstorage.com/turingmachina/"

FluxFi SC Sampler custom unit for ER 301 eurorack module

Published on Apr 22, 2019 Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"here is a free custom sampler I built. This is my first ER-301 custom unit, I will update it and refine it as time goes on I am sure. check it out for free at https://fluxwithit.myshopify.com/prod..."

Volca Drum sound possibilities

Published on Apr 22, 2019 rudeog

"This is just to demonstrate some of the sound editing potential, and the range of sounds of the Volca Drum. I've tried to exercise all possible options, but probably missed a whole bunch."