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(Currently Free) Korg iKaossilator SyncKontrol & Volca Modular Jam - Hunker Down

Published on Mar 14, 2020 ChrisLody

"So Korg have very kindly decided to make iKaossilator on iOs and Android free for a limited period in the wake of Coronavirus. Very nice of them I reckon. Here is their article on the matter:

https://www.korg.com/uk/news/2020/0313/

So with that in mind I thought I'd try it out and have a quick jam as a thanks to Korg. Here is iKaossilator running on an iPad synced to the Volca Modular via SyncKontrol on my iPhone which is another Korg app which has always been free I believe. By enabling Ableton Link in both apps you can use SyncKontrol to send pulses at the correct tempo from a project on another device. Handy for Volca synchronisation.

On the Volca Modular I have use Function 2 as the main envelope which means the rhythm can be controlled a little using the Time knob which is really useful to get some variation into things."

KORG Makes iKaossilator App Free Until March 20

via @KorgUSA

"Schools, offices, & concerts Earth globe americaswide have been requested to close & with many people self-quarantining & working from House with garden, we wanted to help you occupy your time a little. Now until March 20th, get the iKaossilator App FREE for iOS & Android. Have some fun: https://buff.ly/38RRHOa"

Strange performance on Bass Station II

Published on Mar 13, 2020 SPACE DRIFTER

"Just jamming with sounds and riffs"

Moog Sub 25: "Teardrops"

Published on Mar 13, 2020 Kris Lennox

"Moog Sub 25, piano etc.
Isn't the ladder filter just fantastic. Inimitable.

Enjoy/all best
Kris"

Patch of the Week 49: volca nubass with Nu:Tekt OD:S Tube Overdrive

Published on Mar 13, 2020 Korg

"The Korg volca nubass features nutube analog vaccum tubes in its oscillator (VTO: Vacuum Tube Oscillator) circuit as well as the saturator for its sub oscillator. But what if we use the Nu:Tekt OD:S tube overdrive pedal DIY kit to add even more tube gain to our signal? The result is a totally distorted acid bassline with massive squelch and filter rip."

Korg Patch of the Week posts

Jupiter-X + TR-8 | Live Synth Jams

Published on Mar 13, 2020 MR TUNA Music

All sounds from the JP-X
Drums from the TR-8 though.
Scatter power from MX-1
Looped and sequenced by Squarp Pyramid

Moog Offers Minimoog Model D iOS App For Free

via @moogmusicinc

"A gift to spread positivity, creativity, and expressivity. A moment to slow down, appreciate our innate strength, & experience the uplifting power of sound.

The Minimoog Model D iOS app is free for download.

Stay open, stay safe, and #synthesizelove."

You can download the app here.

The Studio Electronics Midi Mini Synth - a vintage clone of a vintage classic

Published on Mar 13, 2020 Alex Ball

"Whilst synth clones are cropping up left, right and center at the moment, it isn't a new idea. A case in point is the Studio Electronics Midi Mini from 1989.

From asking around I've gathered that SE started this concept by taking the boards out of actual Minimoogs and housing them in a rack mountable case with extra features and midi. The midi to CV was done by Frankensteining a Roland MPU-101 into the rear of the synth and this was dubbed the "Midi Moog".

At some point SE started cloning the boards themselves from scratch and I presume this was because they wanted to produce bigger quantities and sourcing old Minimoogs and MPU-101s wasn't really practical when it came to that ambition. This new version was called the 'Midi Mini' and that's what we're looking at today. To confuse things, I'm told that there were some Midi Mini's with original Moog boards inside them too.

In addition to all the original features of the Model D, the Mini Midi adds a dedicated LFO, velocity sensitivity, aftertouch, oscillator sync, extra keyboard modes and more. This gives you the timeless sound of the Minimoog with extended sonic possibilities and seamless connectivity to a digital audio workstation."

BURG - Solace

Published on Mar 13, 2020 ollilaboratories

"If you like my music you can find it here http://bit.ly/BurgMusic and also please consider supporting me at patreon for as little as 1 USD http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon

As a BURG patreon You will get access to behind the scenes materials (making of), exclusive live streams, tiers with stems, loop packs and other perks including access to the exclusive BURG discord.

Track info:

With this track I am trying to break free from writers block. I have been working a lot lately, spending time away from the studio which just pushed me into a dark hole of musical procrastination. I decided to go back to basics just using a couple of instruments playing a simple melody i have had glued to my brain for some time... and hey it worked, out came this tune :)

The melody is probably destined for something a bit bigger so I'll keep this one in my back pocket for now as there are still some unexplored variations to the main theme.

Hope you will enjoy it !

Gear used:

- Moog Subsequent 37 + Strymon timeline (dTape), BlueSky (modulated room)
- KORG Monologue + SolidGoldFX electroman delay
- Novation PEAK + Arturia Keystep as sequencer

All recorded on the Zoom H5 on 2 track, mixed in the Behringer 1002B. Post processing, compressor and limiter plus a slight bit of EQ to lift the mids and high as the track was a bit muddy."