Prok Drum Modules - Overview and Tutorial Part II

Omri Cohen

part 1 here

You can find additional resources available from Omri Cohen at https://www.patreon.com/omricohen

Samplr for Touchbar

SamplrApp

"Free download: http://samplr.net/touchbar/

Samplr for Touchbar is a demo of Samplr for the MacBook Touch Bar. The app uses the multitouch display of the Touch Bar to play samples in four different ways with multiple controls and effects.

If you want to experience the full Samplr app please check out the iPad version: http://samplr.net/"

Hello Spice: Unboxing Plankton Electronic's semi-modular saturation unit

Olivier Ozoux

Plankton Spice posts

"So, about 2 years ago, I received this email from Alex at Plankton Electronics:
------------

yes.

We’re designing a new machine. Actually it is almost designed already.

The machine will be a distorting unit. Standalone but eurorack suitable, semimodular, several distorting circuits. Stages are:

- Filter section (LP and HP)
- Digital section (Bit crush and Downsampling)
- Analog (9 disotrtion circuits one of them being a Nu-tube)
- Mixing section (dry and wet).

Then a feedback control with an insert between. From the analog section back into the filter. And also an envelope follower normaled to the filter input but breakable with normal and inverted outs (very good to control the filters before the distortion.

The idea of using HP and LP before the distortion circuit comes from the process of filtering the signal before the clipping stage in all the distortion circuits in the market. Generally is what defines the sound. The different distortion circuits will add more or less harmonics, being a compressed clipped signal, a fuzz, or the even harmonics produced by the tube.

Each section has its own I/O so you can skip the digital section if you want to avoid the 12bit of maximum bit rate or if you want to change the order. Overall it’s a very versatile distortion unit.
--------------

the spice is amazing, and I can't believe it took me this long to make a video about it. Full disclosure, even though I got early access to the design, I purchased my own unit as part of the Kickstarter launch campaign."

Thoughts on the Roland Jupiter Xm by Tim Shoebridge

Tim Shoebridge

Demos come in at 12:40

"Here are my thoughts on the Roland Jupiter Xm. There's a lot of talking in this video, it's a whopping 56 minutes long, but if you stay the course there is a demo song at the end which I put together exclusively utilising Jupiter Xm synth sounds. You can also find the track on SoundCloud here..."

Tim Shoebridge · Roland Jupiter Xm Demo Song

Dreadbox Erebus v3 & Strymon Big Sky

3rdStoreyChemist

FORMANTA UDS.with Rockton boards. midi mod with Level knob

Alexey Taber

Vermona Perfourmer Aftertouch

The Free Radikal

Korg fripSide Satoshi Yaginuma Special Edition KROME EX-61

KORG INC.

Title: 八木沼悟志（fripSide）インタビュー・ダイジェスト映像
Googlish: Satoshi Yaginuma (fripSide) interview digest video

Description: "コルグとfripSide 八木沼悟志によるコラボレーション・モデルの情報を公開！"
Googlish: "Information on collaboration model by Korg and fripSide Satoshi Yaginuma is released!"

Some pics and info translated into Googlish via www.ikebe-gakki-pb.com

"Satoshi Yaginuma, a synth master who brilliantly manipulates digital sounds that engulf the arena spectator in a frenzy.

Introducing a special model with a powerful tag formed by the modern charismatic keyboardist and Korg.

■ Features

◎A limited number of premium models.

◎ The color of the main body is a color close to the image color of fripSide, and it was realized by Mr. Yaginuma's choice.

◎The trademark of fripSide is designed on the left side of the panel.

◎ A special soft case with a trademark design on the fripSide image color is available.

◎2 representative songs (sequencer data) of fripSide under the supervision of Satoshi Yaginuma
(Recorded song)
・Only my railgun TV anime "Toaru Kagaku no Railgun" opening theme song
・Hesitation Snow

◎ Satoshi Yaginuma recorded the original tone used by himself on the attached SD card

■ fripSide profile

A unit consisting of Satoshi Yaginuma (Key), a composer and producer sat who has worked on many anime songs, and Aino Nanjo (Vo) who is also active as a voice actor (Love Live! Eri Ayase etc.).

In 2013, she recorded No. 1 on the Oricon weekly chart for the first time with the single 'sister's noise', and has successfully performed solo performances at headlines and various arenas at large domestic and overseas festivals. We are pursuing musicality with a digital feel that makes full use of synthesizers.

■ Profile of Satoshi Yaginuma

Formed fripSide in 2002. Artist · Synthesist · Lyrics · Composition · Arrangement · Professional
Acting as a user.

Since 2011, he has been in charge of sound production as a member of ALTIMA. (Activity has been suspended since 2016)

"Yaginuma Sound" with an outstanding melody sense and good taste has been highly evaluated in Japan and overseas.

*Other specifications are the same as KROME EX-61."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Teenage Engineering OP-Z 16-Track Synthesizer & Sequencer w/ Vinyl Overlay & Extras

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"Mint Condition, barely used OP-Z

Lays completely flat + Encoders have never 'popped out'

Comes with a lot of great extras (also mint condition)
- Teenage Engineering M-1 Headphones w/ Mic, Used 1 time, they sound SUPER clean.
- Original Box + Manual
- Folding PVC Carry Case
- Original Charge Cable
- Vinyl Overlay (totally removable, no residue)
- Apple Camera Connector (not pictured, but it's a nifty little addition that allows you to connect your OP-Z to your iPhone and lay down recordings via the 'Voice Notes' app)"

CLICK FOR MORE »

Korg littleBits Synth Kit Circuits

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

You can find some demos of them in the archives.

CLICK FOR MORE »