HOHNER RHYTHM 80 | Analog Rhythm Box 1977 | HD DEMO

Published on Oct 17, 2019 AnalogAudio1

"(c) 2019 by AnalogAudio1

The Hohner Rhythm-80 was in the seventies a known and widely used analog rhythm box in Germany. Made by Hohner in Germany/Trossingen, the makers of the Clavinet :-)
There are 20 rhythms, every single rhythm has 4 variations, 80 rhythms in total.
High quality hardware of real wood an metal. The tempo will be shown exactly on the display. BASS and TREBLE controls. FADE OUT button. The cymbals can be muted.

I played the Rhythm-80 with a small amout of ambience from a Lexicon MPX-500."

Novation London Store - World's 1st Synth Manufacturer Retail Store?

via @WeAreNovation

"We just opened the doors of our Novation London pop-up store. Step into our world of music making, featuring fully interactive music production stations and a packed schedule of inspiring events and workshops. Browse the line-up and grab your tickets >>>"

This got me wondering, is this the first brick & morter, retail shop by a synth manufacturer? Pretty cool to see this.

Update: the pop-up shop will only be open through December 22nd, so if you want to check it out, be sure to before then.

Novation // Launchpad X - Sandunes Spotlight

Published on Oct 17, 2019 NovationTV

"'I definitely come from the school of thought that sound is for everyone' - Sandunes.

We spent a day filming and recording with Sandunes and Launchpad X. In this video, she takes us through her music making journey - from where her passion began through to her progression into the electronic music world.

Launchpad X is our essential 64-pad MIDI grid controller for Ableton Live. It gives you everything you need to make music. Launch, play and perform your sounds and build your tracks using the large, super-sensitive RGB pads, dynamic note and scale modes, and mixer controls. That’s not all, Launchpad X includes sounds, instruments and effects from AAS, Softube, XLN Addictive Keys, and Klevgrand R0Verb and DAW Cassette- plus membership to Novation Sound Collective.

With Launchpad X, you’re only limited by your own imagination.

--- Check out Sandunes performance with Launchpad X: [below]

--- For more information on Launchpad X:
https://www.novationmusic.com/launch/..."

Novation // Launchpad X - Sandunes Performance

Published on Oct 15, 2019 NovationTV

"We spent a day filming and recording with Sandunes, watch her breathtaking performance featuring the new Launchpad X."

Modular DIY 09 - Befaco Instrument Interface V2

Published on Oct 17, 2019 Molten Music Technology

"The Befaco Instrument Interface can bring vocals, guitars and synths into your Eurorack via a preamp with phantom power. It also has an envelope follower for generating envelopes, gates and triggers from the incoming signal. Marvel as I expertly put this module together with my bare hands and a soldering iron.

Intro - 0:10
Bag A - Resistors - 6:18
Bag A - Diodes - 15:15
Bag A - Capacitors - 18:10
Bag A - Transistors - 21.23
ICs, sockets, chips and male pin headers - 22:33
Bag B - Capacitors - 30:25
Bag C - Mechanicals - 34:01
Patch sockets, knobs, LEDs and the Front Panel - 42:00"

Share your love of synths

Published on Oct 17, 2019 Blipblox Explorer Channel

In Conversation with Bill Pettaway

Published on Oct 17, 2019 MAKEN0ISE

"Bill Pettaway Jr. is a veteran composer, producer, performer and more! He first became well-known as a songwriter for the Numarx song 'Girl You Know It's True,' famously covered in 1988 by Milli Vanilli. Bill has never slowed down since then, working at the Hit Factory with Timbaland and contributing to hits from Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, and Justin Timberlake, among many others.

Recently Bill visited Make Noise HQ, hung out with us on the production floor, and even played an impromptu show with us that night! It was an honor to have him. We also got to sit down and talk for awhile and here we present that conversation for you to check out."

VCV Chords - VCV Rack Tutorial

Published on Oct 17, 2019 Omri Cohen

"Chords is a relatively new commercial module from VCV which makes programming chords intuitive and easy. You can move sequentially between the chords, you can sequence the chords, you can transpose everything, and you can even use it as a simple 4 channel sequencer.

If you like what I do and want to support my work, consider joining my crew on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/omricohen

Here you can get Chords - https://vcvrack.com/Chords.html
Here is the final patch - https://patchstorage.com/vcv-chords-v..."

Suzanne Ciani to Mentor Emerging Electronic Producers as Master in Residence at Studio Bell

via the National Music Centre

"Synth legend Suzanne Ciani to mentor emerging electronic producers as next Master in Residence at Studio Bell

Four artists from across Canada to be mentored by electronic music pioneer

(Calgary, AB — October 17, 2019) The National Music Centre (NMC) is pleased to announce electronic music pioneer Suzanne Ciani as the next Master in Residence at Studio Bell in Calgary.

Dubbed the 'Diva of the Diode,' Suzanne Ciani is a five-time Grammy award-nominated composer, electronic music pioneer, and neo-classical recording artist whose work has been featured in countless commercials, video games, and feature films. Over the course of her 40-plus year career, Ciani has released 16 solo albums, including Seven Waves, The Velocity of Love, and most recently, her comeback quadraphonic Buchla modular synth performance recording LIVE Quadraphonic.

Alongside NMC ON and AEMCON events, Ciani will offer her expertise on electronic music composition, including analog modular live performance and sound design techniques, with four emerging Canadian electronic artists during an intensive one-day session. Participants include Calgary producer and bass music advocate Homesick, Winnipeg-by-way-of-Toronto electronic artist Joanne Pollock, experimental music-maker YlangYlang from Montreal, and Toronto-based experimental electronic performer Korea Town Acid, who will also appear as part of NMC ON: After Hours on November 15. Tickets for After Hours are on sale now at studiobell.ca/whats-on.

The public will also have a chance to see Ciani lead a public Buchla Masterclass on November 16. Tickets for that event are available at studiobell.ca/whats-on.

'I’m thrilled to share my history and expertise in my favorite music medium, analog modular, with young emerging Canadian artists,' said Suzanne Ciani. 'I’m looking forward to our exchange of ideas.'

The Master in Residence program invites emerging artists to work under the leadership of a Master in Residence chosen to inspire creativity, encourage innovation, share expertise and provide mentorship. Previous masters have included acclaimed country icon Terri Clark, singer-songwriter Steven Page, Canadian techno ambassador, Richie Hawtin, and Our Lady Peace founder, Raine Maida. Internationally-acclaimed artist and producer, Daniel Lanois led NMC’s first ever Master in Residence event in 2015 with an interactive master session in collaboration with Sled Island Music and Arts Festival.

'As a pioneering, Grammy-nominated composer and performer of electronic music, Suzanne Ciani is a master with international pedigree,' said Adam Fox, NMC’s Director of Programs. 'Connecting emerging Canadian artists with career-altering mentorship opportunities is something that the National Music Centre takes great pride in. This is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for this year’s selected participants.'

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Artinoise re.corder

Published on Oct 17, 2019 Davide Mancini

Note Davide Mancini is the man behind Soundmachines. Official press release further below.

"re.corder is a new take on a traditional instrument used worldwide in schools as a simple and durable tool for music education.

By enclosing a simple but powerful electronic into a mute-able, fully acoustic wind instrument a whole world of functions opens up.

From enhanced school teaching, to a class re.orchestra, to an app-based virtual teacher, up to a standard MIDI controller for the music production studio, re.corder, with is portable nature, is the instrument for everyone.The bundled app (iOS and Android) puts several applications at your fingertips! The two UI versions (for children and for grown-up girls and boys!) put a teaching functionality, a comprehensive sound library, a multi-player (no-pun intended!) environment and a simple yet sophisticated looper to create music everywhere you are.

Now LIVE on kickstarter!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/..."

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Percussa SSP & Linnstrument MPE Setup

Published on Oct 17, 2019 genxtargetmarket

"How to configure the SSP (preset number 26) for MPE in conjunction with a Linnstrument. For configuration of the Linnstrument, go to this video and start at 04:32"