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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Artuia Introduces the KeyStep Pro

Published on Jan 14, 2020 Arturia

"The sequencer the world has been waiting for. #KeyStepPro gives keyboard players incredible sequencing and performance power in a compact, versatile controller."

Availability March 20

$449/399€

"Perfect for live performance

KeyStep Pro will become your go-to choice for performing live. It’s perfectly geared to bringing your ideas to life, reacts quickly to your creativity, and intuitively puts you in control.
Each of the 4 independent tracks can be used either for creating custom sequences or performing arpeggios. We’ve kept things straightforward: to select a track, just hit the dedicated button for whichever one you want. Track 1 can either be a standard melodic sequencer, or a powerful drum sequencer, depending on your preference and setup.

Once you’ve made a few groups of sequences, you’ll want to save them to play them again in the future. No problem, as KeyStep Pro lets you store and recall 16 different projects. Access them with the “Project” button and the menu knob.

KeyStep Pro also features the same addictive touch-sensitive looper/roller strip as the BeatStep Pro and DrumBrute. Too popular to leave out, this little strip lets you throw in fills and breaks whenever you want, adding an unpredictable edge and live energy to your performances.

Powerful performance controls

Our sequencers can be seen all over the world, and are loved by top artists, studios, and amateur producers alike. KeyStep Pro makes gigging easy and fun, with instant and intuitive access to inspiring performance features. Multi-mode arpeggiator, randomness, easy chord mode, and real-time recording for creating on the fly. The crisp OLED displays and LED-illuminated controls will help you see it all in the dark, too!

Tracks
4 independent sequencers, controlling whatever synth, module, or drum machine you want.

Patterns
16 patterns per track. Each sequencer pattern can be up to 64 steps long, and contain 16 notes per step.

Chains
Link up to 16 patterns together to create whole songs or sections of your set.

Scenes
Snapshots of all the sequences within a pattern, letting you instantly switch between sets of sequences.

Projects
Everything in one place. Load, duplicate, tweak, edit, and save for later in its onboard memory.

Unite your gear

Your ever-growing collection of boutique modular gear, vintage synths, and software instruments can finally perform in unison, thanks to the jaw-dropping connectivity KeyStep Pro has to offer. 4 CV, Gate and Mod outputs, 8 dedicated drum Gate outputs, Clocks, MIDI in, 2 MIDI outs, a solo metronome output, sustain input to let you get expressive with your performance, and USB for easy power and DAW/softsynth control.

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MFB Tanzbar 2 : first jam

Published on Jan 14, 2020 Masaki Takada

Blipblox Introduces the After Dark Version

Published on Jan 14, 2020 Blipblox Explorer Channel

"Introducing the Blipblox After Dark. New look, new features, all of the fun.

The audio on this video was record directly off the stereo Audio Out of the After Dark.

- Advanced multimode resonant filter gives every sound a rich, analog-like quality.
- Multi-tap stereo delay adds a full, lush quality to the output.
- New oscillator modulation schemes include enhanced Blipblox classics, plus all new schemes that utilize 256 custom wavetables that can be morphed and scanned.
- The After Dark’s drums are generated by over a hundred new kick and snare samples that can be individually pitched for unique, professional beats.

Learn more at http://afterdark.blipblox.com/"

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Berhinger Set to Announce Moog Eurorack Modules at NAMM

2 Days To Go... Published on Jan 14, 2020 BEHRINGER

Behringer revealed the 923 Noise & Filter here. This one appears to be the 921 OSCILLATOR. Note there are several clones of this module from other manufacturers as well. Curious if this is based on one of them, the original, or their own. Their EDP Wasp clone closely resembles the Jasper clone.

Update:
NAMM 2020 – Behringer Introduces a System 55 Modular Synthesizer
NAMM 2020 - Introducing System 100 - Behringer Modular Synthesizer

NANO Modules ALT // basic to advanced patch techniques AM synthesis, auto panning, sidechain + more!

Published on Jan 14, 2020 DivKidVideo

"Here’s ALT from NANO Modules. A quad VCA module in an 8hp Eurorack format. Three channels features both manual gain (level, bias or offset) as well as CV inputs with CV attenuversion (attenuation and inversion) which gives lots of control and opens up the module to sidechain and ducking like FX as well as easily making auto pan FX too. The fourth channel is a more basic VCA with input, CV input and output. This is normalised open until you plug in a signal which is useful for the onboard mixing. ALT is also a mixer, either for basic mixing of audio or CV, for CV mixing, for cascaded mixing (2x 2 input mixers, 1x 3 input mixer + a VCA …). This video aims to go through the basics to more advanced patching answering the age old modular questions “WHY YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH VCAS!” Going from basic amplitude control to full on AM synthesis and patching up other FX and dynamic modulations of modulation. For those comfortable with how VCAs work skip ahead with the timing index below to get right to the patch tips.

TIMING INDEX // SECTIONS
00:00 Hello & video previews
00:53 What is ALT? Feature run down
02:59 VCA basics and how ALT works
05:34 Basic audio mixing, CV controlled mixing and how to patch sidechain compression / ducking FX
07:52 A quick tip for creating unique modulation sources
09:12 Expanding basic patches with VCAs
10:25 How to create an auto panner
12:22 Dynamic AM synthesis"

Effigy | Digitone Keys, Analog Heat

Published on Jan 14, 2020 Head Dress

Reminds me of early 4AD bands like Cocteau Twins' Victorialand album.

"Elektron Digitone Keys track 1 program loops, off-time arpeggio weaves throughout. Analog Heat and OTO BAM finish off the chain.

Latest release on Audio.Visuals.Atmosphere:
Head Dress - Obituary
https://audiovisualsatmosphere.bandca..."

Roland Jupiter XM dancing music

Published on Jan 14, 2020 Jay's Products

"Roland Jupiter XM dancing music song By Jay's Sounds"

Monday, January 13, 2020

KORG Introduces the MS-20 FS - Full Size MS-20 in Custom Colors

via KORG

"A new twist on the long-awaited full-size unit

The MS-20 is reborn in four limited-edition colors

The MS-20 played a vital role KORG’s history as a synthesizer brand.Even after sales of the original, released in the late 70’s, came to an end, KORG has carried on the MS-20 tradition in a mini-sized reissue, a software synthesizer plugin, and even a kit version. These were driven by our pride in our synthesizer heritage, our understanding of its historical significance, our responsibility to faithfully carry on the analog circuit technology that we've developed over the years, and our desire to pass on its generation-spanning sound to the future.

And now, we have resumed production of a completely assembled full-size MS-20, which had in 2014 been produced only in very small numbers as a kit. But in addition to faithfully recreating the sound, feel, and analog circuitry, this full-size reissue will consist of limited numbers of four different powder-coated color variations: khaki (KHAKI), white (WHITE), metallic blue (MBLUE), and black (BLACK).

This MS-20 FS is the genuine MS-20 made by KORG, faithful to the original in every way. Today, 40 years after first appearing in 1978, musicians hungry for this absolutely timeless sound can hear the genuine analog power of the MS-20.

Full-sized MS-20 made by KORG.

Four different color variations in a powder-coated finish.

Provides two types of filter: early model and late model.

Completely reproduces the analog circuitry of the time.

- 2VCO / 2VCA / 2VCF / 2EG / 1LFO structure.
- External Signal Processor (ESP) to process an external signal.
- Patching system provides an extremely high degree of freedom.

MIDI IN connector and USB port are provided.

AC adaptor.

The original is reproduced in every detail, including the package finish and the included manual."

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KORG Introduces the RK-100S 2 Keytar

Published on Jan 13, 2020 Korg

via KORG

"Since its appearance, the RK-100S keytar has been a hit for its uniquely ergonomic styling, powerful sound engine, and standout looks. Now by popular demand, the RK-100S returns in a big way.

The artisanal wooden body inherited from the original RK-100 is a hallmark of the 100S, which is now available in a finish that accentuates its wood grain. Numerous sounds ideal for solo performance have been added, making the RK-100S fit instantly into any musician’s stage performance.

The RK-100S returns.

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