New Elektron Digitone Keys

Published on May 8, 2019 Elektron

Playlist:

1. The Sound of Digitone Keys #1
2. The Sound of Digitone Keys #2
3. ELEKTRON DIGITONE KEYS REVIEW | BoBeats
4. Elektron Digitone Keys 8-Voice Polyphonic Digital Synth | Reverb
5. Digitone Keys - what's new? Review, tutorial and comparison to Digitone | loopop
6. Digitone Keys Experience | MrDataline
7. Digitone Keys First Impressions! | SUTURE SOUND
8. Superbooth 2019 - Elektron Digitone Keybooard | sonicstate
9. Elektron Digitone Keys Sounds | Perfect Circuit

"Unlock your sweet dreams

This eight voice polyphonic synthesizer keyboard is a performance machine that can usher in soundscapes of distant dreams and worlds previously out of reach. The 37-key velocity and pressure sensitive keyboard with aftertouch gives you a whole new level of expression and control of the Digitone’s intuitive sound engine.

Imagine the sound of whispering dunes, rolling thunder, or the twinkle of distant stars. These are the things that dreams are made of.

1,299.00 USD

8 voice polyphonic
digital synthesizer

Restrictions are for the dreamless
With this ready-to-go performance machine, curiosity is all you need. Wield the Digitone’s powerful sound engine with even more control with intuitive sound crafting, 37 keys, 8 voice polyphony, mod and pitch wheels, dedicated outputs per track, and brand new customizable controls. Multimap lets you configure and assign individual sounds per region, triggering sounds or patterns with the tap of a key, while the ability to use portamento and arpeggio flourishes with the freedom of three octaves. Twist through the looking glass and back with the flick of a wrist.

Sculpt your sound
With the Digitone’s powerful and easy to use FM engine you have Digitone dynamism in keyboard form. A variety of dedicated features put the power at your fingertips. Get maximum control out of the machine with eight new assignable knobs. Choose the function you want for each knob to tailor your Digitone Keys, and then let loose. The freedom to switch between tempestuous and serene soundscapes in an instant is laid out in front of you. In an Elektron first, the Digitone Keys helps you liberate your live show with a flexible mod and pitch wheel setup, allowing you to warp your sound to another world with multiple modulations.

Get connected
With separate outputs for each track, connecting to external effects mixers and pedals, audio interfaces, and modulation sources is easier than ever before. Pinpoint single Digitone Keys tracks to process independently from the rest of your sound.

Digitone Keys specifications

Synth voice features
8 voice polyphony (4-part multitimbral)
Multiple FM algorithms
Multiple operator harmonics
1 × multimode filter per voice
1 × base-width filter per voice
1 × overdrive per voice
2 × assignable LFO per voice
Unison
Portamento
2048 patch storage capacity on the +Drive

Sequencer
4 × synth tracks
4 × MIDI tracks
Arpeggiator per synth track
Polyphonic sequencing
Individual track lengths
Parameter locks
Micro timing
Trig conditions
Sound per step change
128 × projects on the +Drive
8 × Banks 16 × patterns per project

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6 new Eurorack modules from Endorphin nes // Superbooth 2019

Published on May 8, 2019 DivKidVideo

"Here we have 6, yes 6 new Eurorack modules from Endorphin.es for Superbooth 2019. We have a 2hp power module, Godspeed+, Ground Control, Airstreamer, Milky Way & Squawk Dirty To Me.

Across them you have a self modulating, FM, wave shaping sub generating VC. A stereo (or dual input mixing) multi filter, more FX than you can shake a stick at, next level bipolar VCA controlled function generator and new multi channel sequencer and the 2hp power."

Exclusive first look VOLTAGE RESEARCH LABORATORY from Pittsburgh Modular // Superbooth 2019

Published on May 8, 2019 DivKidVideo

"We had an exclusive early look at the Voltage Research Laboratory from Pittsburgh Modular at Superbooth 2019. It's a full instrument with a unique twist on a touch control surface, unique wave shaping in the oscillator section (folded square waves!) and a pair of function generators, VCA/VCF/LPG combos and an analog delay. Lots of utilities in the patch bay, plenty of random, MIDI and more."

VOLTAGE RESEARCH LABORATORY

Tube by Sinevibes - Korg multi engine plugin

Published on May 8, 2019 Sinevibes

"Tube is an oscillator plugin for Korg’s multi engine. It couples a super-flexible noise generator with a feed-forward comb filter, a combination that we call “resonator modeling synthesis”. By modulating the noise density, the noise generator can create a very wide variety of signals such as bursts, gusts of air or sand, scratching, particles dropping onto a surface – and beyond. When these special signals are used to “excite” the resonator, Tube produces incredibly lively, nature-like tones: from woodwinds, plucked and bowed strings, to much more experimental, randomly evolving ones. Tube also features its own low-frequency oscillator, an envelope generator, and allows its noise signal to be used dry for even more sound design possibilities.

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Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Research Laboratory Introduction

Published on May 8, 2019 Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

via Kickstarter

"The Voltage Research Laboratory is a completely different analog synthesizer where every function of the instrument has been influenced by the behaviors and systems of the natural world. Wildly experimental and extremely deep, the Voltage Research Laboratory is a sonic playground created to explore the natural systems and lesser known fringes of analog synthesis.

The Voltage Research Laboratory is 100% eurorack modular format compatible and is comprised of 3 separate eurorack modules housed together in a purpose-built, handmade eurorack enclosure. More than a collection of tools and functions, it is a unique modular synthesizer designed to reward deep experimentation and encourage the creation of unique sonic systems."

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IK Multimedia Announces UNO Drum Analog/PCM Drum Machine

Published on May 8, 2019 ikmultimedia

Playlist:
Announcing UNO Drum analog/PCM drum machine
UNO Drum & UNO Synth performance
UNO Drum Features Overview
UNO Drum Tutorial: Editing Section
UNO Drum Tutorial: Master Section
UNO Drum Tutorial: Play/Program Section

Update: some pics and details via IK Multimedia:

"UNO Drum is the ultimate beat creation station for anyone and everyone to create warm, punchy, high-quality, and inspiring grooves. Made in collaboration with Italian analog specialist Soundmachines, UNO Drum follows the acclaimed UNO Synth, combining massive analog tone with digital flexibility and convenience.

UNO Drum makes it easy to program and perform using the widest sonic palette to add professional drum grooves to your music.

12 killer sounding drum elements

UNO Drum offers 6 true analog drum sounds for the warmest, richest, and most dynamic drum sounds possible. This includes 2 different kick drums, snares, claps, and hi-hats - the core kit that characterizes the most iconic analog drum sounds of all time.

Plus, added PCM elements (with 54 samples to choose from) are available for additional sonic flavors. Toms, rims, cowbells, rides, and crash cymbals help you create complex, unique, and full rhythm tracks. UNO Drum lets you use up to 12 elements in total between analog and digital sounds (11 voice polyphony).

All of the above can be stored and recalled on the fly with 100 drum kit presets, all pre-programmed and fully editable at your leisure. It’s a breeze to find an IK inspired kit that catches your ear and tweak to fit your taste, or create your custom kits from scratch. Make something you like and save and store for later use – UNO Drum is ready to recall your beats whenever you are.

UNO Drum also offers 3 master effects: analog drive and compressor and a stutter effect. Turn up the drive to make your grooves hit harder with an aggressive edge. Add compression to make your tracks tighter, gluing together your rhythm with a fat and heavy punch. Like what you hear? Good. Your settings will save right with your kit for instant recall. Stutter offers adjustable depth, from subtle tremolos to full-on slices, to create different feeling sounds and grooves.

Wider sonic palette

UNO Drum lets you freely swap analog and digital elements, so you never have to feel limited by pre-set combinations. Between the analog engine designed by SoundMachines and samples drawn from IK’s award-winning SampleTank sound & groove workstation, the diverse collection of sounds encourages fresh ideas and unique creation."

Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus (1979) "Wenn der nächste Schnee fällt..."

Published on May 7, 2019 RetroSound

"(c) 2019 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound

Wenn der nächste Schnee fällt....wirst du mich längst vergessen haben....
engl: "when it's snowing again .... you'll forget me"
sci fi soundtrack style

#vocoder voice, analog strings and human voice choir sounds: #Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus mk.2 (1979)
bass: #Moog Taurus bass pedals (1975)
recording: multi-track without MIDI, played by hand
fx: reverb and delay"

Polyphenom 2 - Advanced Hybrid Synthesizer VSTi

Published on May 7, 2019 Ocean Swift

Playlist:
Polyphenom 2 - Advanced Hybrid Synthesizer VSTi - OUT NOW
Polyphenom 2 - Ambient Sounds Showcase
Ocean Swift Polyphenom 2 - New Features Commentary and Overview [w/ Faxi Nadu]

"We are so excited and proud to announce that Polyphenom 2 is finally here! This is a HUGE update with countless new features, improvements, fixes and refinements. Some highlights include user loadable wavetables in the subtractive section, a new dynamic preset system, additional shapes in the LFOS, new filter modes, randomization in the additive section and truly so much much much much more!

In addition to the synthesizer we have released two big DLC preset packs for Polyphenom 2. Together they add over 200 new presets to your Polyphenom 2 arsenal, don't miss those!
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If all that is not enough, we have also released Wavetabler - a simple but very useful, easy and efficient wave table patcher. A great solution for creating your own tables from single cycles or for preparing a wavetable from one synth's specs to another.

All this - Polyphenom 2 + both DLC packs + Wavetabler can be had in one affordable bundle at just 60e on offer instead of 80e! There is also an offer for just the synth.

All the info and grab it here: https://oceanswift.net/polyphenom/

For previous Polyphenom owners, we also offer a bundle of both DLC packs + Wavetabler for just 22e on offer instead of 30e
https://oceanswift.net/polyphenomdlc/"

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Synth Pads with FREE VSTs - May 7, 2019

Published on May 7, 2019 SynthMania

In this video I use seven free soft synths to play synth pads:

0:07 dexed
1:36 Tunefish
2:44 Crystal
3:45 Tyrell N6
5:27 PG-8X
6:28 TAL NoiseMaker
8:28 OB-Xd

Mystery Circuits' Grateful Dead Emulator II Restoration

Published on May 6, 2019 mysterycircuits

Above are a couple of demos of an Emu Emulator II restored by Mystery Circuits. Is it the same one you see pictured left with Brent Mydland of The Grateful Dead? You can find a post covering some of the history and restoration of this Emulator II on Mystery Circuit's website here.

Update: I asked Mystery Circuits what the serial number was and he said it's hand written and faded, but appears to be SN 983.

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