Korg NTS-1, Triangular Arpeggiator Jam

Published on Mar 21, 2020 Waveformer

"Here's a simple jam featuring only the Korg NTS-1 synthesizer, using its surprisingly powerful arpeggiator.

My music on Bandcamp: http://waveformer42.bandcamp.com/

There's no way to share NTS-1 patches yet, and not easy to read parameters settings, so this is the patch as far as I can remember. Oscillator type Triangle, Sweep rate 0.1. Filter type LP4, Resonance 0%, Rate 9Hz, Depth 50%. Modulator type Flanger, Time 25%. Depth 40%. Reverb type: Submarine, Time max, Depth 60%, Dry: 65%. Tremolo rate 0.2Hz, Tremolo depth 20%. Arpeggiator type d-C, Tempo 69 BPM, Pattern length 19, pattern type varies throughout the jam.

During the jam, I play with filter cutoff, oscillator shape modulation, and switch the arpeggiator between octave, sus4, minor and minor diminished.

The audio is recorded on a Korg KP2S and normalized in Audacity. Video is recorded on iPhoneX. Audio and video is synchronized in DaVinci Resolve 15.

Gear:
- Korg NTS-1
- Korg Mini Kaoss Pad 2S (for recording)

Connections:
- NTS-1 - KP2S (for recording)

Misc:
- NTS-1 effects: Delay: Ping-Pong, delay time max, depth 60%, dry 25%, Reverb: Submarine, time max, depth 60%, dry 65%
- Tempo: 69 BPM
- Key: Cm"

MIDIMINI V30 Oscillator Demo

Published on Mar 21, 2020 StudioElectronics

"This demo is an attempt to capture the raw power and fatness of the Studio Electronics Midimini V30- High quality monitors or headphones are recommended. We do recommend hearing it 'in person' if at all possible. However if you can not, and are curious to know what the raw oscillators sound like- This video is for you Starting with a single oscillator, various filter and resonance settings, and envelope settings. As the video progresses the sounds get a little more complex and wild."

Midimini V30: Monosynth Polysynth #2

Published on Mar 21, 2020 StudioElectronics

"A Bass Odyssey was planned (and promised) yet a more salient inspiration was followed. And it was/is good. Built on the same shell of our mid-80s ST. REGIS tune, “You Lover Lost,” this vid features a near punishingly poppin’ bass response to the initial backstage band effect, and then drifts purposefully into organy, multi-tracked lead slides; a dreamy Fm gathering of heavenly, ethereal eternals focus and fire a Quadnic-like pulse, after that haunting “Sound in my Head” patch made the way straight for its duality. Earthy Taurus-like pedal vibrations praise and present reprise tonalities, and wise culminating paraphonic conversations. Revelations ensue.

OK, THAT was fun. In short, the MIDIMINI V30 makes sounds you like—well beyond the typical; the patchpoints, gain-staging, ringmod, triangle wave #1 wrapped around the filter, crossmod, and Boomstar LFO see to that. 🎧 or better per favore.
SoundCloud audio available.

MSR 2.26.20"

Erica Synths DB-01 Pros and Cons // Almost Perfect..

Published on Mar 21, 2020 Ricky Tinez

"The first 500 people to use this link get 2 months free of Skillshare Premium: https://skl.sh/rickytinez4
I originally thought the Erica Synths DB-01 Bassline would fall in line with other similar tb-303 clones. But i was way wrong. It reminds me more of an Roland SH-101!! With 303 tendencies. It doesn't just stop there either with features. Some of my favorites are the Analog BBD Delay turned into a detune knob, As well as the Polivoks Analog Filter."

birdkids offGrid Kickstarter Campaign Launches

You can find the Kickstarter here

°Grid lets you capture and express your creative ideas by combining the responsiveness and versatility of a real instrument with the total integration, capability and ease of use of a wireless, mobile device.

°Grid fits in the palm of your hand, travels in your pocket and pairs with your apps in seconds, so you can go from sketch to masterpiece, without skipping a beat.

°Grid will empower your storytelling by translating every movement, touch, and gesture with precision and fluidity.

°Grid is the perfect take-anywhere, play-anything companion —

whether you’re looking for the lightest, hassle-free way to sketch out an idea on the go, want to add depth and expression to your performance, control your smart home and hardware hands-on, learn an exciting new instrument in no time, or jam with your friends and share the awesomeness with your feed —

PPG Wave 2.2 Upgraded OS V.8.3 demo patches by Synthguru

Published on Mar 21, 2020 SYNTHGURU *

Demo patches by Synthguru

Found Nick: Quadnic, Tonestar, Toolbar

Published on Mar 21, 2020 StudioElectronics

"Quadnic patched through the Tonestar8106 sharing the ever elusive Toolbar. Stumbled upon the right cord to drone and process, and Kyle Kilpatrick and I @vco_usa managed the same for the baseline/lead line on the Tone*, sequenced beautifully by the polyendseq.


Somehow the emotional content of this piece foreshadowed where we now find ourselves in this realm, at this moment.


Peace to all. MSR 3.20.20"

VINTAGE TUTORIAL - Yamaha DX1 - FM sound design

Published on Mar 21, 2020 True Cuckoo

Interesting video of the interface on the Yamaha DX1.

"I went to MESS in Melbourne on my last day on my travels. I found myself in front of the iconic Yamaha DX1, and I'm actually quite amazed about how straight forward it was to use. So here's a vintage tutorial on the Yamaha DX1. The concept is the same with many FM synthesizers today too. Think about what impact these synths from the early 80's had. Epic!

MESS: http://mess.foundation"

Waldorf Q JADE

Update2: this might actually be the Jade version. See details there.

Here's something you might not have seen before. Axel Hartmann, maker of the Hartmann neuron, and the man behind the physical design of a number of synths ranging from Waldorf to Moog, shared this photo online - posters for the Access Virus Indigo, the Waldorf Q in classic Nextel blue, and a Waldorf Q in "JADE" (looks white). Curious if any were ever produced. Also note the creamware.com poster underneath.

Update: I reached out to swissdoc who was a Beta tester for Waldorf back in the day. He reached out to one of his contacts and apparently 3 - 5 of these may exist.

"zu der Menge Pulse in Pulver kann ich Dir leider nichts genaues sagen... es waren aber einige (vielleicht 500-1000). Ein Exot ist es auf jedenfalls nicht. Der Q allerdings in Jade ist schon eher ein Exot. Der ist nur in kleiner Muster Menge gefertigt worden, vielleicht so 3-5 Stück."

Googlish:

"Unfortunately, I can't tell you anything specific about the amount of pulses in powder ... but there were a few (maybe 500-1000). It is definitely not an exotic. However, the Q in jade is more of an exotic. It is only was made in small samples, maybe 3-5 pieces."

8Dio Caisa Drum Live Play Walkthrough

Published on Mar 21, 2020 8dioproductions

"8Dio Caisa Drum is a featured Instrument from our Studio Percussion Series now available as a standalone library. The Caisa is a convex steel drum that is designed to be played with hands or short mallets and sonically resembles a Pantam or Steel Drum but with a more rounded tone.

"The Last Exotic Voyage" by Bill Brown:
https://soundcloud.com/8dawn/8dio-exo...

Available Now:
https://8dio.com/instrument/8dio-cais...

00:05 - Intro
01:45 - Live Multi Samples Play-throughs: Fingers Articulation
02:27 - Mallets Articulation
03:11 - Brushes Articulation
03:42 - Rolls Articulation
03:56 - Ultra Deep-Sampled Loops: 8th Notes
04:49 - 16th Notes
05:12 - 32nd Notes
05:46 - Presets"

Consoled

Published on Mar 21, 2020 zack dagoba

"Testing out the new console I just built and wired up. This is the Roland MKS7 being arpeggiated by the Akai ME20A and that is going into the Roland RSS-10 3d FX processor. See http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com"