Knobcon 2019: Korg NTS-1

Published on Sep 12, 2019 sonicstate

"The Korg NTS-1 is an easy to build DIY monophonic digital synthesizer released earlier this year. The 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.

Nick Kwas was on hand to talk us through the mini little synthesizer."

Knobcon 2019: Elektron Digitone Keys Multi-Mapping Demo

Published on Sep 12, 2019 sonicstate

"Released at Superbooth this year (maybe thats why Mario thought he was at Superbooth...? ;-) the Elektron Digtone Keys added some more features aside from just the keyboard to the already popular Digitone.

In this demo Mario was on hand to walk us through making a multi-map on the Digitone. Multi-mapping allows you to create what are essenitally program changes on the keyboard of the Digitone Keys. Allowing you to create unique interactive keyboard splits for live performance."

Knobcon 2019: Modal Argon8 Walkthrough & Sounds

Published on Sep 12, 2019 sonicstate

"After the last couple of weeks being big in terms of digital poly synth action, Modal came down to the studio and gave us a run down of the new Argon8 poly synth. There were still a few questions we were unable to get into that video so Jim caught up with Jackson to check out the instrument and ask those questions!"

Knobcon 2019: Modal Electronics Argon8 Sounds Only Demo

Published on Sep 12, 2019 sonicstate

"Our resident reporter Jim (Earmonkey Music) was able to grab some time with the Modal Electronics Argon8 to really get down to the nitty gritty and check out some of the sounds it can make."

Knobcon 2019: VCVRack Updates - An Open Source Virtual Modular

Published on Sep 12, 2019 sonicstate

"If you don't want to remortgage your house in order to make music, or you're just not sure whether going the modular route is for you, then the VCV free open source virtual modular is a way of getting a feel for patching and some of the modules in the eurorack world, without actually spending any money!!

In this video we got a look at some of the new plugins that are available for the format."

Teenage Engineering Introduces Rumble - Tiny Sub for the OP-Z

Priced at $89 via Teenage Engineering

"rumble is the second hardware expansion module for the OP-Z. It's a built-in haptic subwoofer, using high-definition vibrotactile feedback and psychoacoustic technology, allowing you to feel your music. when using rumble you will feel like you're holding and listening to a deep sounding subwoofer. the frequency response 10 – 150 hz is designed to maximize impact while minimizing additional energy consumption. it also features a silent metronome mode, great when performing live to always know exactly where the beat is."

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Warm Star Electronics | Knobcon 2019

Published on Sep 11, 2019 Under the Big Tree

"Bradford from Warm Star Electronics takes us through his company's range of Eurorack modules: Fragment, The Bends, and the upcoming Orbit module. Warm Star's line is currently about getting a lot of density and options out of your control voltage signals, at a modest price and HP size.

https://warmstarelectronics.com

Under the Big Tree is Nick Peck's YouTube channel, focused on music and sound design equipment and techniques, composition, production and performance of music, modular synthesizers and electronic music in general, and tabletop board games.

http://www.underthebigtree.com"

Arturia MicroFreak Demo Live Presentation at Perfect Circuit

Published on Sep 11, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"Arturia will be presenting their MicroFreak synthesizer at our new event space next door to our showroom in Burbank CA.

MicroFreak available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/arturi..."

CWEJMAN S1 LFO panning

Published on Sep 11, 2019 thisoldhouz

"First you hear the lfo controlling the filters in regular fashion coming out main output. Then panning effect using separate filter outputs with regular and inverted lfo.

Since the S1 has a mixer with an inverted output you can use this for a panning effect if you use the lfo to control one filter panned hard left on a mixer and the inverted lfo to control the other filter panned hard right."

KnobCon 2019 last vid - with Shoegaze!

Published on Sep 11, 2019 SynthMania

Check out Division 6's booth! How cool is that?

"My last vid from Knobcon 2019...with Shoegaze galore :-D
Guitar: the great Peter McGuire https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzgW...
Bass: me
Drums: Miss Linn
FX: BigSky"

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WMD Intros Crater, Voltera Eurorack Modules At Knobcon 2019

Published on Sep 11, 2019 Synthtopia

"At Knobcon 2019, we talked with WMD's Mason Malvinni, who gave us a quick intro to their latest Eurorack modules, including a new drum synthesis and sequencing modules."