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Retrokits RK-006 doing a whole bunch of sync

Retrokits

"The Multi-function outputs on the RK-006 allow you to sync all kinds of different devices. They are available via presets but here are also a few custom settings examples"

Retrokits RK-006

Waldorf Kyra Demo & Review by musictrackjp

musictrackjp

Waldorf Kyra Demo & Review
DEMO by Katsunori UJIIE.

Moog Subharmonicon Sound Demo (no talking)

Bonedo Synthesizers

Modal Electronics | Polyend Medusa & Seq

VCO USA

"Longer video coming soon... Some nice sounds on the modalelectronics #Argon8 , #polyend #dreadbox"

DELTA CEP A Workshop Reihe (1) Pilotfilm - Übersicht

Jörg Schaaf

"Trade fairs are cancelled. Workshops are postponed. In times of the pandemic, product videos are a serious alternative. I had a video series on the DELTA CEP A in mind for a long time. The first part provides an overview, while the following parts deal intensively with the individual sections of the synthesizer. My personal highlight in this pilot episode is the use of the stereo tape delay of the FX section as a looping device for a spontaneous 5 minute improvisation. This version of the video is in German. An English version will surely follow if I receive demands for it. Anyway - the audio demos will not change at all in an english language version.

Messen fallen aus. Auf Workshops wird verzichtet. In Zeiten der Pandemie sind Produkt-Videos eine ernstzunehmende Alternative. Eine Video-Reihe zum DELTA CEP A schwebte mir schon lang vor. Der erste Teil dient einer Übersicht, während sich die folgenden Teile intensiv mit den einzelnen Sektionen des Synthesizers auseinandersetzen. Mein persönliches Highlight ist die Nutzung des Stereo-Tape-Delays der FX-Sektion als Looping Device für eine spontane 5 minütige Improvisation. Diese Version des Videos ist in deutscher Sprache gehalten. Eine englische Version wird sicherlich folgen, wenn dieses Format Zuspruch findet."

Arp Fields - ARP 2500 live in concert

Pablo Garreton

"Arp Fields, for ARP 2500 synthesizer.

The composition was performed live with an 8.1 surround system at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz, Cologne with the support of the Studio for Electronic Music.

All the sounds are generated live with the ARP 2500, the Doepfer modular is used as a mixer and for some LFOs. There is also an Expert Sleepers audio interface to send CV triggers to sync the spatialisation and some LFOs. All the pitches are manually adjusted with the controls of the ARP synthesizer. This modular system has a total of 12 oscillators. The synthesizer has not ever been restored, hence some parts where not working 100%.

All the sounds were spatialized with algorithms and LFOs in live with a custom Max/msp for the 8.1 surround system, controlled with a midi controller.

Composition, programing and live performance, Pablo Garretón
Sound recording, Simon Spillner
Video recording, Lucia Kilger and Helena Cánovas

Pablo Garretón 2018

www.pablogarreton.com

more videos from the work in progress can be found here:
Instagram: @pablogarreton"

Impro no. 572 - Arp 2500, EMS Synthi & Doepfer A100


"I found this video from when I was preparing and exploring for my concert with the Arp 2500 at the Studio for electronic music of the HfMT In Cologne. I’m am using ableton and M4L for synchro, custom LFOs and some mixing. After a while I decided I should do a piece only with the Arp 2500 sounds, as you can can see in my feed, I have a video of a live concert with this. Improvising in the studio is relatively easy compared to play in a live concert with this incredible machine, that has never been properly restored. The sound and the energy is still there anyway.

part I 0:00
part II 4:35"

The Synths of Sci-Fi

The Synths of Sci-Fi: Episode 01: “R2D2”, ARP 2600 Synthesizer & Ben Burtt

Koboto Music

"In this episode, we discuss; the origins of sound design for film, some of the career highlights of Ben Burtt, The ARP 2600 and how it was used to create the 'Voice' of R2D2. I also use the modular synths that I have in the studio to re-create the sounds of R2D2. Thanks for watching!"

Synths of Sci-Fi Episode 02: Arp 2500 Synthesizer, Jerry Goldsmith, Logan’s Run & Close Encounters


"In this episode of The Synths of Sci-Fi, We look at the life of Jerry Goldsmith, the history of the Arp 2500 Modular Synthesizer and how it was used to create the epic sounds in Logan’s Run and Close Encounters of the Third Kind."

And a clip from the film:

Logans Run - Run Runner!!

unitron

I remember it freaking me out as a kid. Genuine horror. Hope you can handle it. :)

Robert Mason's Stardrive (1974)

marscape1

via this auction

"Robert Mason's Stardrive rip through a set of cosmic instrumentals. Mason used 2 Arp 2500s combined to produce early polyphonic sounds. It's a little known classic that is unlike anything else."

Playlist:

1. Stardrive - Funkascensions. Classic funky fusion with 2 ARP 2500 synths.
2. Stardrive - Ballad (I)
3. Stardrive - Jupiter Jump 1974.
4. Stardrive - Pulsar 1974.
5. STAR DRIVE-BALLAD.wmv
6. Stardrive - Air Sauce 1974. Funk / Jazz / Rock - from space !
7. Stardrive - Ballad (III)

DIY eurorack touch controller build

Reckless Experimentation Audio LLC

"Ever wanted to build a eurorack touch sensitive controller? Well so have I, so lets build one today."