Modular Synthesis with Richard Nicol and Suit & Tie Guy

Published on Apr 14, 2020 Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"Richard talks to synthesizer legend Suit & Tie Guy. Join in on the discussion as we talk about his journey into synthesis, stg/soundlabs, and the origins of Knobcon while mostly failing at producing a live YouTube stream. Feel free to ask questions in the live chat or just hang out.

stg/soundlabs - http://www.stgsoundlabs.com/"

Playing Around

Published on Apr 14, 2020 George Benton

"Wanted to record once more before I tear down and rebuild with some new modules. It rambles so I threw in some funny bits in the video. It was me and a friend doing a mad scientist routine for Halloween."

http://www.synthesizers.com

Jean-Michel Jarre shares his first impression on the SYNTRX

Published on Apr 1, 2020 FanJarre

Erica Synths' SYNTRX is set to ship in May.

Novation: Patricia Wolf: Electric Energy, Creative Potential

"Patricia Wolf takes a two-stage approach to sound design. 'In one way, I focus on the technical aspects of it, especially when there’s new features on a synthesizer that I’m not so familiar with. So I’ll play around with that and really think about what it’s doing.' Then, once she’s familiar with her machines and their respective capabilities, she’ll free herself from thinking on a purely technical point of view and consider her machines as an ecosystem, playing in harmony. 'It’s nice to let go of that technicality and just think of it as a living, electric energy that you can morph and change and start feeling for its creative potential.'"

Read the full article on Novation's website here.

You can find previous posts featuring Patricia Wolf here.

New Arturia Keystep Pro Released

Published on Apr 14, 2020 Arturia

Playlist:
Arturia Performance | KeyStep Pro
KeyStep Pro Tutorials | Episode 1 - Overview
KeyStep Pro Tutorials | Episode 2 - Sequencer basics
KeyStep Pro Tutorials | Episode 3 - Sequencer advanced
KeyStep Pro Tutorials | Episode 4 - Arpeggiator
KeyStep Pro Tutorials | Episode 5 - Performing
KeyStep Pro Tutorials | Episode 6 - Connectivity & settings

Priced at $449/399€

Two new videos below. One by BoBeats and one by Loopop. You can find previous posts featuring the Keystep Pro here.

"Main Features
37 note slim keys, velocity and aftertouch sensitive
LED above each key for efficient visual feedback
Four track step sequencer
16 step buttons, up to 64 steps per sequence
Up to 16 notes of polyphony per step
Melodic sequencer
Real-Time recording, step recording, step editing
Pitch, velocity, gate length, time shift and probability for each note
Scale quantization with user scales
Polyphonic CV outputs
Drum sequencer
24 part drum sequencer
Polyrhythm
Performance-oriented sequencer
Forward and two random playing modes
Pattern randomization
Quantized or unquantized recording
Looper
Arpeggiator
7 arpeggiator modes, 5 octave range
Chord mode
Controller mode
Use the 5 encoders to send CCs
Automate the CCs
Crisp OLED display
4x (CV, Gate, Mod) outputs + 8 drum gate outputs
1 MIDI in, 2 MIDI out, USB, Clock synchronization
Metronome with included speaker and line output
Sustain pedal input"


Keystep Pro Hands-On Review: Arturias long awaited midi keyboard & sequencer is FINALLY here!

Published on Apr 14, 2020 BoBeats

"Today we are checking out the new KeyStep Pro From Arturia. It's a 4 track midi keyboard & sequencer. Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 7% off using my link: http://distrokid.com/vip/bobeats - a great way to get your music to Spotify/Apple Music and more stores...

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►Patreon: http://bit.ly/bobeatspatreon

And one from loopop:

Arturia KEYSTEP PRO // Review & full tutorial // vs BeatStep Pro and SL mk3

Published on Apr 14, 2020 loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Overview
3:20 Connectivity
4:30 The setup
5:15 Arpeggiator
8:05 Time divisions
8:30 Step Sequencing
10:05 Track polymeter
10:20 Live record
11:45 Step edit
12:25 Seq modifiers
13:20 Drum sequencer
14:55 Mutes
15:35 Drum polymeter
17:20 Control track - tested with iPad
18:55 Scales
20:40 Chains
22:30 Scenes
23:00 Jam walkthru
25:15 Projects
25:40 Performance controls
26:45 Looper
29:50 Splits
30:10 Chords
30:55 Control center
31:20 CV routing
32:45 Utility menu
34:05 KSP vs SLmk3, BSP
36:35 Pros & cons

Psyco X Syncussion SY-1M

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"Analog drum machine, a clone of the original Syncussion produced by Pearl.

Brand new 2020 build from the 4th production run.

MIDI and CV inputs on both channels have been calibrated to allow chromatic tracking through multiple octaves.

Power supply and MIDI cable included."

You can find a demo of one here. See the PsyCo X label below for more.

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Casio CZ-3000 Phase Distortion Synthesizer

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Some user made category labels under the preset buttons.

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Final Fantasy I Battle Scene (GLASYS & Nick Semrad Synth Cover)

Published on Apr 14, 2020 GLASYS

"Really excited to share this collaboration with one of my favorite keyboard players in the world - Nick Semrad! This is the Battle Scene music from the first Final Fantasy game for NES. I've never played the game but Nick introduced me to this theme and I loved it. Hope you enjoy our cover!

Gear used: Sequential Prophet XL and Rev2, Arturia Microbrute, Studio Electronics Boomstar 4075, Chase Bliss Audio Thermae, Arcadia custom controller."

Tommib (Sequential Prophet 6 & Strymon Volante)

Published on Apr 14, 2020 3rdStoreyChemist

"Cover of Squarepusher's 'Tommib' using the Sequential Prophet 6 with tape delay & spring reverb from the Strymon Volante and tape saturation from UAD Oxide."

Oakley ASV Detailed Demo

Published on Apr 14, 2020 Andrew Scheidler

"A detailed demo of the Oakley ASV (Analogue Synthesizer Voice) created by Tony Allgood."

Also see Andrew's Oakleyheim Four Voice video here.