EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: DUAL ARP 2600s, ARP & OBERHEIM SEQUENCERS, ROLAND RE-301

Published on Sep 4, 2019 EMEAPP

"EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: Dual ARP 2600 semi-modular synthesizers, ARP 1613 Sequencer, Oberheim Mini-Sequencer and Roland RE-301 Chorus Echo from your good friends at the Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project. More information at emeapp.org, please join us as a member!"

Shared System Touch Sequencing!!

Published on Sep 4, 2019 MAKEN0ISE

"Use Pressure Points to fire off sequences, control timbre, and more with the Shared System!"

MOD Devices Mod Duo X - Effects

Published on Sep 4, 2019 Red Means Recording

"The MOD Duo X by MOD Devices is a performance-oriented powerhouse of patchable effects, synthesizers, and sequencers. MOD Devices asked me to do a walkthrough, so let's do the thing!"

Red Means Recording MOD Devices Mod Duo X videos

Boredbrain INTRFX Tips & Tricks

Published on Sep 4, 2019 Boredbrain Music

"This video demonstrates some of the other cool things the INTRFX can do, including Feedback Effects, VCA Functionality, and Effects Chaining.

INTRFX Features:
3 channels of send & return level conversion
Per-channel selection of either eurorack thru pedals or line-instrument thru eurorack
FX blend control with CV input
Capable of FX feedback and linear VCA functionality
Small tabletop form-factor"

Boredbrain INTRFX

New Plogue Chipsynth MD - Awesome Sega Megadrive Synthesizer

Published on Sep 4, 2019

"Plogue is continuing their deep dive into preserving old synth chips found in game consoles. This time it's the legendary Yamaha chip found in the Sega Megadrive. It sounds amazing. I love it."

Update: and a video from plgDavid

chipresearch 0x04: The rigs we've created for chipsynth MD

Published on Sep 4, 2019 plgDavid

via Plogue

"16-bit four operator FM synthesizer

This member of the chipsynth line is a feature-rich four operator FM synth that packs quite a punch!
The Mega Drive™ - also known as Genesis™ - is a much beloved console system that brought the bright and sparkly sound of FM to the masses. It resulted in the creation of numerous fast paced and exciting soundtracks, and it still drives the creativity of composers to this day.

As we designed chipsynth MD, we couldn't help ourselves but to jam pack it with features that take it to the next level, with an access to every component of the hardware no matter how obscure, and an intelligent layering system that lets you turn any OPN2 patch into a monstrous ear-splitting 6-layer wall of sound!

CHIPSYNTH MD
MD features a bit accurate OPN2 (YM2612) emulator. We combined it with a SN76489-compatible square wave core (SPSG) and a special emulation of the very crunchy sample playback found in games, and we multiplied all of this by 6 to make it polyphonic in every situation imaginable. A complimentary VGM file player allows you to audition hundreds of vintage soundtracks just like they were meant to be heard.

Plogue's reverse-engineering team worked very hard to make sure that even the rarest corner-cases involving the special features of the OPN2 chip are emulated bit-perfectly, backed by large amounts of testing on special hardware rigs. Add the DAC and impulse-response emulation to that, and you get a degree of realism that has never been reached before!

Oh, and as always, it is done how it should: without using samples!"

Previous Plogue posts.

BAMTV Studio Tours

Published on Sep 4, 2019 BAMTV

1. BAMTV studio tour part one: BamBam studio

Welcome to this episode of BAMTV! - In a two-part video series, Marc shows, in addition to his studio (BamBam Studio), the building in which the studios of Marc and Stefan and BAMTV are located. Because there is a lot to tell, and especially a lot to see, it is a studio tour in two parts. Today part one.

Links
www.bambamstudio.nl
www.followthesun.studio

2. BAMTV studio tour part two Eevo Lute studio

Today the second part of the BAMTV studio series. Stefan also shows his studio in this last part.

More info:
http://www.followthesun.studio

Special thanks to:
https://mafico.com/
https://www.ikmultimedia.com/

Rossum Electro Music - Panharmonium Eurorack Module

Published on Sep 4, 2019 Jimi Heinrich

"Here are three little examples of what the Rossum Electro Music Panharmonium can do. I picked three input sounds and some settings. And off I went...

It can do a lot more, but this should give you an idea of what goes.

Look, it can even turn water into music!"

Roland SH 7 Pulse

Published on Sep 3, 2019 UFO LFO

"Filter open mostly two seperate pulse width modulation one a gate envelope the other LFO sine. The SH 7 has a very drifty old school oscillator sound, as such it's pulse width is rather unique as well as it's modulation options."

Two KORG NU:TEKT NTS-1 Synthesizer Reviews

Published on Sep 3, 2019 BoBeats & Leploop

"In todays video I am building the new Korg Nu:Tekt NTS-1. If you enjoy my videos support them: http://www.patreon.com/bobeats"

New KORG Nu:Tekt NTS-1 Handheld Programmable Open Source DIY Digital Synth - Details & Demos

Uploaded on Sep 2, 2019 Korg

Expected to be available in November for $100.

Playlist:
1. Nu:Tekt NTS-1 digital kit - Build it, tweak it, connect it
2. Nu:Tekt NTS-1 digital kit - Unboxing and Assembly tutorial

"The Nu:Tekt NTS-1 digital KIT is a unique, flexible, and easy DIY synthesizer that you can easily assemble yourself, without any soldering (tool included!).

The first of its kind from KORG’s DIY-focused Nu:Tekt brand, NTS-1 packs a powerful synth and multi-effects engine into a compact form factor that you can carry and connect anywhere. Its DIY nature means it’s also very customizable. Explore the possibilities!

Track created by Phasma
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"Build it, tweak it, connect it; a world of synthesis at your fingertips!

Korg is always building new ways to experience hands-on, fun music-making.
Now, you can too.

The Nu:Tekt NTS-1 digital KIT is a unique, flexible, and easy DIY synthesizer that you can easily assemble yourself, without any soldering (tool included!).

The first of its kind from KORG’s DIY-focused Nu:Tekt brand, NTS-1 packs a powerful synth and multi-effects engine into a compact form factor that you can carry and connect anywhere. Its DIY nature means it’s also very customizable. Explore the possibilities!

NTS-1 is also completely compatible with the logue-SDK*, so it is possible to run any custom oscillator and effect content available for minilogue xd and prologue, or, create your own.

* When using 3rd party plugins on the NTS-1 please consult with the developer first as the content may sound differently than with minilogue xd or prologue based on polyphony.

A wide range of sonic possibilities

Belying its size, the Nu:Tekt NTS-1 features a digital oscillator inspired by the MULTI engine as found on the acclaimed prologue and minilogue xd, along with an extremely capable arpeggiator including multiple ranges, scales, and modes, plus dedicated spatial, modulation, and delay sections, each with multiple settings to explore.

With a single monophonic digital oscillator, one multimode filter, on EG, three LFOs, three stereo effect processors, and full arpeggiator, the NTS-1 is a very powerful, flexible, fun-to-explore synth.

The main oscillator can produce Sawtooth, Triangle, Square and VPM waveforms, and can load custom oscillators created from Korg’s logue SDK, which means it’s compatible with content created for prologue and minilogue xd. These waveforms can be easily re-shaped and adjusted just by simply turning a couple of knobs.

A wide selection of filters (Low pass 2/4-pole, High pass 2/4-pole, Band pass 2/4-pole and OPEN mode, all with resonance) give you serious control over the overall tone of the oscillator.

The three onboard effects units are inspired by those on KORG’s minilogue xd, which itself took onboard effects to a whole new level. Numerous reverbs, modulation effects, and delays are available to blend and edit at will, to really finish out your sound creations.

NTS-1 also offers a fun and practical arpeggiator with several patterns available. Scales and numerous note orders including a Random mode are also available to create new and original ideas on the fly. The pattern length can be adjusted (from 1 to 24 steps) and, when synced externally, the step duration can also be adjusted (16th to 64th notes)

Thanks to its ribbon controller, simple interface and display, the NTS-1 can be played and enjoyed very intuitively. Deeper parameter changes are also possible with several combinations of buttons / knobs, furthering the possibilities. Don’t let its size fool you; NTS-1 goes deep but keeps it all easily accessible.

Customize the experience

The fun isn’t over after you finish building the NTS-1. The screws on the side panels are long enough to let you easily attach custom side panels.

Get creative and use the NTS-1 in a wide variety of setups. Equipped with AUDIO IN, SYNC IN, SYNC OUT and MIDI IN connectors, the NTS-1 can easily be used in combination with other hardware and software.

You can control it using external MIDI controllers and sequencers, use it to modify and audio signal with its powerful digital effects, or even sync it to other hardware and jam along!

It’s also USB micro-B powered so you can plug it directly to a portable battery and take it anywhere with you! You can also connect to your computer’s USB port or directly to the power supply using a standard USB power plug.

Free bundle of music software

The NTS-1 comes with a diverse variety of music software from Izotope including 'Ozone Elements' which lets you not only create songs but also master them using AI, 'Skoove' which will help you improve your keyboard playing skills, 'Reason Lite' DAW software, as well as software synths from KORG and other brands.

In other words, the moment you get your hands on this synthesizer you'll have a variety of tools to help you take your music to the next level."

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