Hcard-705 Hyper-Bank Demo (Performance Bank For Yamaha DX5 - DX1)

Hypersynthetic

"Hyper-Bank is a performance bank that comes with HyperSynth Hcard-705 cartridge pair, It is the first third-party performance bank for Yamaha DX5 and DX1. Hyper-Bank contains 64 presets, This video demonstrates nearly half of the sounds in this bank.

More info:
http://www.hypersynth.com/Hcard_705.html"

Aphex Twin - T69 Collapse (Cover)

Carlo Castellano

"Arranged and performed by Carlo Castellano

Gear used:
Moog Minimoog
Roland Juno-60
Roland TR-808
Wurlitzer 200A
Sound Master Latin Percussion (https://www.audiothing.net/instrument...)
Boss Hand Clapper HC-2 (https://www.audiothing.net/instrument...)
Ibanez DL-5
Roland Space Echo RE-201 (https://www.audiothing.net/effects/ou...)
Artec Analog Delay (which died while recording...RIP)
Mu-Tron Bi-Phase
Bandive Great British Spring (https://www.audiothing.net/effects/sp...)
Thingamagoop 2"

DW-6000 (New patch set)

Joakim Floke

"Is this old digital oscillator with only 8 waveforms anything to have...?
Yes! It has one of the best filters ever made and a very fat tone.

I've made a completly new patch set for it , matching the old one. This synth had it's memory swiped so I needed new sound so I figured I just make them.
They are for sale if you are interested . Just throw me a mail.

Disclaimer, I had hurt my leg pretty badly some days before and I was taking some heavy paimkillers. so my playing is'nt where it's suppost to be."

MOODUNITS by Rob Jackson - Pre-Release Demo for the iPad - Live

The Sound Test Room

Kodamo EssenceFM - Presets exploration

Kodamo

"The EssenceFM is an insanely powerful FM synthesizer that will allow you to dive into sound design without any limits, from simple OPL2-like sounds to orchestral emulations and weird sound textures."

Roland Releases Version 2.0 Update for the TR-8S Rhythm Performer - Including FM Synthesis

Roland TR-8S Rhythm Perfomer v2.0 Update: FM Synthesis, New INST FX & More


"The Roland TR-8S v2.0 Update adds a powerful FM sound engine that brings a whole universe of sonic textures to the modern drum machine classic. Unlock the power of FM with the new MORPH feature—an ultra-expressive macro control that lets you sweep through an array of tonal variations, wildly manipulating FM depth, ratio, and feedback…all with a simple twist of a knob.

Also, in the TR-8s v2.0 Update is a new RELOAD feature that lets you immediately jump back to your previous settings with a simple shortcut. Not only does this save time getting back to your initial sound, but you can use it as a performance feature for build-ups and transitions. RELOAD also works for PATTERNS, TRACKS, FADERS, and KNOBS too. After adding layers and layers of instruments to your pattern, jump back to your original saved pattern with a simple shortcut!

We've also added a few more INSTRUMENT FX in v2.0 to inspire your next drum sound designs. Add SATURATOR to give more warmth and drive to your drums or use SPREAD to give them a 3D feel. FREQ SHIFTER and RING MOD work perfectly with the TR-8S FM sound engine providing everything from smooth bell-like tones to harsh, clangorous noise depending on your mood."

Review: Roland TR-8S V2.0 // How does it compete? // 10 performance ideas and tricks (Roland TR8S)

loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:15 What’s new?
1:30 FM synths
2:50 How Morph works
4:20 Sound demos of FM drum synths and synths
10:40 Cowbell...
11:05 New effects
12:45 New shortcuts
14:25 OVERVIEW
17:50 Connectivity
18:40 Key features
19:50 Sequencing
20:20 Automation
21:25 Sample controls
23:15 IDEAS & TIPS
23:25 Mixer view
23:50 Gain vs faders
24:20 Send defaults
24:45 Weak & accent
24:55 Compressor
25:15 Tune melodies
25:50 FM sweet spots
26:10 Filter harsh FM
26:40 S&H LFO
27:40 Easy polyphony
28:35 Pros & cons
32:10 FM Jam

And the official press release:

"Free Firmware Update Offers Next-Level Enhancements That Make the TR-8S the Most Complete Drum Machine Ever

Los Angeles, CA, August 11, 2020 — Roland announces TR-8S Version 2.0, a powerful new firmware update for the flagship drum machine in the AIRA series. Carrying on the genre-defining legacy of legendary Roland drum machines like the TR-808 and TR-909, the forward-thinking TR-8S Rhythm Performer has been lauded by musicians, producers, and reviewers around the world. The free Version 2.0 update makes this already-powerful instrument the most complete drum machine ever, offering next-level enhancements like an FM synthesis engine with Morph control, expanded performance effects, and helpful reload functions to speed up workflow.

The TR-8S puts an unlimited creative palette at users’ fingertips with ACB recreations of historic TR drum machine sounds, a diverse range of onboard samples, mono/stereo sample import capability, and premium effects—all driven by the famous “TR REC” sequencer and a deep mixing interface built for real-time performance. Version 2.0 extends the possibilities even further, bringing a new dimension of sound creation to the iconic TR platform.

The newly added FM synthesis engine delivers an array of futuristic tone colors, including silvery metallic hits and other harmonically rich percussion sounds. Users can sweep through sonic variations with the ultra-expressive Morph control, wildly manipulating FM depth, ratio, and feedback with simple knob movements. FM sounds can be freely blended with classic TR sounds and custom samples, paving the way to never-before-heard grooves.

The TR-8S includes many percussion-tuned effects for enhancing individual sounds or entire kits with character, depth, and space. Version 2.0 adds Saturator, Freq Shift, Ring Mod, and Spread effects to the mix, which can be assigned to control knobs for shaping sounds on the fly.

Version 2.0 also adds many reload functions that restore pattern and kit elements to their stored states with quick actions, providing exciting new ways to manipulate beats while creating sounds and performing live.

To learn more about the TR-8S Version 2.0 update, visit Roland.com."

Behringer Teases a New Blue PPG Wave

This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.

"It’s alive! Some time ago we showed you the internal design of a new synth which one of our eight synthesizer engineering teams is working on.

Today we like to share with you the first working prototype which also marks our first wavetable synthesizer - modeled after the iconic PPG Wave.

We are still far away from a product release as the firmware is extremely complex but we can already tell you that it sounds truly amazing.

Would you be interested in this synth?"

Clones aside, with the following in mind: Behringer tried to sue Dave Smith Instruments and 20 forum users for libel.

Click through for the article.

It was dismissed as a SLAPP case.

"SLAPP is an acronym for a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. ... At its most basic definition, a SLAPP suit is a civil complaint or counterclaim filed against people or organizations who speak out on issues of public interest or concern."

In other words, suing people to shut them up, and in this case not just a business, but actual forum members / end users. It's generally considered a bully tactic. Does that have an impact on whether you support a company or not?

Aquifex - Microfreak Only Jam (all parts) + Zoom MS-70CDR FX

Aquifex03 · Aquifex - Microfreak Only Jam (all parts) + Zoom MS-70CDR FX

"As part of a new series of one synth/all parts demos, this one is all MicroFreak.

The last one [posted here] was almost all one synth - a Fizmo plus a single layer of sampled choir, but this one is all MicroFreak… even the drums/perc.

I added some basic Zoom FX to certain patches for needed ambiance.

All recorded, assembled, and performed in LoopyHD on an iPad Pro (DAWless) - mixed live to a stereo recorder."

OB-6 (24-TET/Parallel-12): "The Four and Twentieth Mystery"

Kris Lennox

"24-TET, here in a very different flavour. OB-6 sounds great. Video only shows a single layer (there are a number of recorded layers; video recording was of the chordal layer). Works like this take a very long time to create; writing in 24-TET in a multi-layered, chordal manner is complex - and inputting in standard MIDI/transposing in the mind to 24 is difficult.

However, I'd say it is worth the effort. Great sound; completely new harmonic world. Very, very unusual transitions - almost like drifting between two worlds/dimensions. Through the looking glass?

I'm very much looking forward to the day where a control surface (other than the black and whites) is developed that allows for real-time 24-TET performance. There are a few interesting contenders at present.

Also great to see microtonality/possibilities implemented on more synths of late (...watch this space...!).

More soon. Maybe not 24-TET for a few months or so (...writing in 24 can be borderline traumatic!) - but I'll certainly upload some material on some new toys in the coming weeks.

Here's a link to the track on SoundCloud (I set up a separate channel exclusively for my 24-TET material) -

Kris Lennox 24-Tone · "The Four and Twentieth Mystery"

All best/enjoy
Kris"

Studio.H CSR random arabesques

Todd Barton

"The main feature of this patch is StudioHSoftware's Control and Signal Router (CSR) module which randomly created 30 presets which then the Buchla 200e is scrolling through. Enjoy the light show and sonic arabesques.

And be sure to listen to the Source of Uncertainty's recent podcast with Doug Clauder of Studio H Software:
https://sourceofuncertainty.audio

http://studiohsoftware.com
https://buchla.com
https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"