UNO Drum: Unboxing & First Fun

Published on Jun 14, 2019 Doctor Mix

"Today I put my hands on the UNO Drum by IK Multimedia and have some fun with it!"

Fairlight CMI Series III and Chicken Systems Translation introduction

Published on Jun 14, 2019 DeftAudio

"Brief overview of my Fairlight setup and integration with Translator app for the sample transfer."

KORG VOLCA MODULAR // CYCLONE ANALOGIC TT-303 // VOLCA BEATS // BEHRINGER DEEPMIND 12 Session 2 B

Published on Jun 14, 2019 LESINDES

"BASICALLY:
In MODULAR the oscillator CV control Ins are subsequently being connected to function generator 2. WOGGLE is controlled by clock divider and is controlling the REVERB volume.
+ VOLCA BEATS + CYCLONE ANALOGIC TT-303 BASS BOT + some DEEPMIND 12 chords through TC TRIPLE DELAY. All mixed in FAT BUSTARD.

The MODULAR is a synthesizer with a potential but also with a lot of NOs, unfortunately. I really like the idea of it but it has:
1. unlike all the other Volcas NO Midi input
2. NO seperate gate input -- combined CV/Gate in so special stereo mini jack to 2 mono mini jacks cable needed
3. LPG is very low, only half as loud as LPG1, or my Volca is broken?!
4. Gate or CV output of keyboard and sequencer only in these fiddle sockets.
5. Cables with the soft easily bendable ends feel and are very fiddly. The raw cable ends slide easily out of the sockets even though you only gently touch the cables!
6. The black pot underbeath in front of both Cutoff pots should be the control voltage patched in sockets A + B but even if it is turned fully conterclockwise (= minimum) there is still CV being let out. I don't know if there is a work around for that or if my MODULAR is part of faulty batch??!
From min. 5 - 8 it is clock input is patched as source
by mistake but there is still a lot of entertaining tweaking
;-)"

KORG VOLCA MODULAR + ARTURIA MICROBRUTE CV CHAOS

Published on Jun 14, 2019 Tony Horgan

"This is the Korg Volca Modular being controlled by the Arturia MicroBrute via CV. The audio is from the Volca Modular, passed through the filter of the MicroBrute, then through a delay effect. This is an example of how you can use control voltage (CV) to connect the Volca Modular to other modular synths. Check out Korg Volca Modular - The Expert Guide ebook, due Q3 2019. Search Volca Expert."

Roland Alpha Juno | 64 New Original Patches | Synth-pop Synthwave and Italo Disco

Published on Jun 13, 2019 Espen Kraft

"64 original awesome patches for anything retro synth related. Pads, strings, basses, sweeps. bells and much more. All organized into banks of 8.
Full compatibility with Alpha Juno 1, 2, MKS-50 and HS-80.

Buy the patches here:
https://thepatchbay.co.uk/product/rol...

Or contact me at espenkraft69@gmail.com if you want to buy from me directly.

Full tutorial on how to transfer the patches to your Alpha Juno is included in the demo video. I also show how to backup your existing soundbank before loading in mine.

I use Bome SendSX for SYSEX transfering data between my synths and the computer. You can find that here:
https://www.bome.com/products/sendsx

For MAC I believe Sysex librarian will work. Find that here:
https://www.snoize.com/SysExLibrarian/

I use a bit of external reverb on some of the sounds in the demo. No external chorus has been used, it's all the internal chorus of the Alpha Juno."

Future Sound Systems Workshop at Thonk Saturday June 22 - Brighton

via Thonk where you can register.

"This workshop is run by Finlay and Jamie from Future Sound Systems at Thonk in Brighton

Pick a unit and come build it with help from Future Sound Systems. Saturday June 22nd 2019 at Thonk in Brighton.

TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE

The workshop is at Thonk HQ in Brighton on Saturday June 22nd 2019, please arrive at 9.30am. Thonk is an inclusive and gender positive environment. The workspace is wheelchair accessible with accessible toilets. If you have any special needs or access requirements of any kind please do let us know in advance and we will try our very best to accommodate you. We welcome anyone over the age of 11 to attend, anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please bring I.D. if you are under 18 and unaccompanied.
The Thonk office is only an 8 minute walk from Brighton train station, we’ll send you more details once your order is placed. We provide everything you need, kits, tools and tuition.

Free hot drinks provided."

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Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in C major, BWV 846, on Modular Synthesizer

Published on Jun 13, 2019 Donghyuk Heo

"From Bach's Well-tempered Clavier"

Patched: Mutable Instruments Rings x 2, Clouds, Squarp Instruments Pyramid, intellijel Quad VCA, Doepfer A-138s Mini Stereo Mixer, and intellijel uJack.

New KODAMO EssenceFM - 300 Voice 16 Part Multitimbral FM Rack & Tabletop Synthesizer

Published on Jun 9, 2019 Les Sondiers - In via AHC

"Masami de Kodamo présente son EssenceFM, un synthétiseur FM en rack/tabletop à 300 voies de polyphonie et 16 parties multitimbrales.

Plus d'infos sur le produit : http://bit.ly/2I5us9e

Interview enregistrée dans le cadre du Synthfest France 2019."

"We are proud to announce the EssenceFM, our modern high-end synthesizer dedicated to FM synthesis !

It features the super powerful VFM engine (Variable Frequency Modulation) we designed, allowing flexibility in sound design and a lot of polyphony.

We are huge FM synthesis fans, but were disappointed with ergonomics and limitations we found in all FM synths. That's how the EssenceFM is born. It follows a very graphical approach to make sound editing fun and easy : operator's outputs are shown in real time during playback, envelopes are displayed as editable graphical curves, operators can be drag&drop to build the algorithm, waveforms are editable...

The EssenceFM aims for simplicity without sacrifying power.

Main features :
Free algorithm design using drag&drop
User-editable waveforms (free drawing & wave import)
300 voice polyphony (6-op FM voice with filter)
Up to 128 layered/splitted voices per patch
Graphical envelopes
Useable as a rack or table-top module
2 integrated effects processors
Professional sound quality with 32-bit DSPs, 24-bit DAC, >100dB SNR
Ultra fast boot time (< 3 seconds) Upgradable firmware"

Pictured: Drag&Drop operators!

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Buchla and Serge

Published on Jun 13, 2019 Todd Barton

"You talkin’ to me?!"

Cherry Audio Voltage Modular: ESP-20 Processor & Hex Phaser Modules

Published on Jun 13, 2019 Voltage Modular

"The ESP-20 module replicates the unique pitch and envelope tracking capabilities of a famous 70s Japanese monosynth and opens the door to many creative possibilities."

Cherry Audio Voltage Modular: Hex Phaser

Published on Jun 13, 2019 Voltage Modular

"Hex Phaser for Voltage Modular takes the standard phaser effect and adds tons of awesome features for endless colors and tonal variations. These include individually switchable stages and feedback insert point, as well as extensive modulation, taking it FAR beyond the standard "two-knob special" stomp box."