Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Arturia KeyStep 37 Chords with Scale Quantizer Demo (Feat Novation Peak Synth & Boss DD-8 Delay)
Sound Provider
Update: moved this post up as I had a typo in the video ID. It should play now.
"After my video about the "One finger Chord" with Arturia KeyStep 37 controller & Sequencer Keyboard ( below ) some people asked me how the keyboard manages chords with the scale quantizer , because doing maj 7 (for exemple) on every key is cool (and lot of good house or rave tracks we were made that way) but most of the time it's better to have chords that fit with the scale you use.
So I did this quick exemple , hope it can help some of you.
Little reminder, on Chord mode you can choose 12 differents chords type and on the Scale Quantizer you can choose between Chromatic /Major/Minor/Blues and User Scale.
For this video I also use the Novation Peak Synth and the Boss DD-8 delay.
Voila.
Leonard de Leonard"
Easy Chords with one finger with Arturia "KeyStep 37" (Feat Novation Peak Synth)
"Quick test of the Chord feat from the "Arturia KeyStep 37" The new Arturia 37 keyboard controller and Sequencer.
For this test the Arturia Keyboard control my Novation Peak Synthesizer."
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Mountaintop Motel (Ron Di Iulio Cover) by Everett Dudgeon (Prophet X)
EverettDudgeon138
"Mountaintop Motel Massacre is truly an underrated horror flick. It has elements of Psycho, Misery, and even some classic Old Dark House moments.
The score by Ron Di Iulio is minimalistic and creepy. I sounds like the score is completely synthesized and my guess is an ARP Odyssey or Minimoog was used with possibly some type of string machine.
I went with a bit more of an acoustic approach using the Prophet X. The main melody is sequenced with some samples of a music box and also some creepy children vocals "La" This gives a creepy childish innocence which perfectly represents the main character Evelyn. There some brooding filter sweeps behind everything symbolizing something evil lurking beneath the surface.
Then suddenly another female vocal starts doing another melody overtop which is soon joined by a Theremin-like synth.
All in all I'm quite proud of this one, as simple as it is.
Please check out Vinegar Syndrome's awesome release of the film
https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/...
℗Everett Dudgeon 2020"
MAMMOTH PADS - for Prophet Rev2 - Preset Examples by Peter Dyer
peterkeys88
"MAMMOTH PADS - available at https://www.peterdyer.net/product-pag...
Epic, victory-class binaural pads for your Sequential's Prophet Rev 2 synth, by Peter Dyer. Created with an emphasis on playability, motion, and massive stereo width.
40 pads, evos, and organ pads for use in scoring, production, worship, & live.
Inspired by my favorite massive and brassy sweeping synth pads from Blade Runner (& 2049), Oblivion, M83, and a love for PWM.
*These 17 examples are from the Prophet Rev2, with no outside effects.
Photo: Andy Toy
https://www.peterdyer.net/product-pag..."
ORIGIN OF THE DX7 & FM SYNTHESIS
madFame
"In the special episode of Synth Quest, I present the origin of FM Synthesis and the Yamaha DX7. Special thanks to Dr. John Chowning and Mr. Hiro Kato for setting my course to research this story. I consider the research in this video as the tip of the iceberg. If anyone has additional photos, information, or prototype examples, please let me know so I can update this video.
Please support this channel by subscribing and becoming a Patron:
https://www.patreon.com/madfame
TIME JUMP
0:00 Synth Quest Intro
0:35 Episode Intro
0:55 Chapter 1 - Computer Music | Max Mathews & Music I
1:42 Chapter 2 - Electroacoustic | John Chowning
4:09 Chapter 3 - FM Discovery
6:07 Chapter 4 - FM License | Stanford & Yamaha
9:46 Chapter 5 - Sound Technology | Yamaha Electones and Synthesizers
12:44 Chapter 6 - FM Development | MAD System
14:28 Chapter 7 - FM Development | TRX & #1600 (GS series & CE series)
17:25 Chapter 8 - FM Development | PAMS & DSX (DX Series)
21:34 Outro | Credits and Thanks"
Check out previous posts featuring madFame here.
Mechana - A Lonely City - Yamaha SS-30 track laying...
Craig Sue Sound
"This is a quick snippet showing me laying up the Yamaha SS-30 part for a
track on my new Mechana ep entitled "A Lonely City"... The SS-30 is going
through a Electro Harmonix Small Stone, and, out of shot my Meris 500 series Mercury 7 Reverb... Enjoy..."
For the following release:
"A 3 track ep of lots of Synth textures and melodies inspired by walking around my city and seeing these buildings towering over us and thinking of the DNA & life that is in these amazing structures..."
Equipment used on the 3 track EP:
Roland JD-800
Roland JX-10 Super JX
Roland VP-330 mk1
Roland RS-09
Yamaha SS-30
Oberheim SEM patch unit
Korg Micro-X
Moog Liberation
Moog Source
Moog Prodigy
Moog Micromoog
Moog Voyager
Soma Lyra 8
Arturia Microfreak
Waldorf Micro-Wave 1 SN 9131802 with Access Programmer
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via this auction
"If you are reading this you might already know how gorgeous the Curtis filters in the Micro-Wave 1 sound... Both the Waldorf Micro-Wave 1 (OS 2.0) and the Access Microwave Programmer have been in storage for 15 years. They were in mint condition when I bought them about 18 years ago and were only lightly used. They are in excellent cosmetic condition with very minor dings and scratches (see photos). The manuals are included. Note: I don't actually know if the Micro-Wave 1 is Rev A (Curtis CEM 3389) or Rev B (Curtis CEM 3387). It has the black on green display, dark blue faceplate (looks grey in photos) and black case of Rev A but the rotary encoder (24 ticks per revolution) of Rev B. If it makes a difference to you let me know and I'll open up the case and find out."
via this auction
"If you are reading this you might already know how gorgeous the Curtis filters in the Micro-Wave 1 sound... Both the Waldorf Micro-Wave 1 (OS 2.0) and the Access Microwave Programmer have been in storage for 15 years. They were in mint condition when I bought them about 18 years ago and were only lightly used. They are in excellent cosmetic condition with very minor dings and scratches (see photos). The manuals are included. Note: I don't actually know if the Micro-Wave 1 is Rev A (Curtis CEM 3389) or Rev B (Curtis CEM 3387). It has the black on green display, dark blue faceplate (looks grey in photos) and black case of Rev A but the rotary encoder (24 ticks per revolution) of Rev B. If it makes a difference to you let me know and I'll open up the case and find out."Ensoniq Fizmo Transwave Synthesizer Keyboard SN FIZMO10274
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via this auction
"Love this synth. It is weird, rare and hard to explain to people who aren't versed in different types of synthesis... still has the original Guitar center inventory price tag on the bottom"
Ensoniq's implementation of wavetable synthesis.
via this auction
"Love this synth. It is weird, rare and hard to explain to people who aren't versed in different types of synthesis... still has the original Guitar center inventory price tag on the bottom"
Ensoniq's implementation of wavetable synthesis.
Waldorf X-Pole Dual Analog Filter
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via this auction
"A friend of mine bought this when it was new, I'm the second owner. The story he got from the sales guy was that this particular one was a prototype model that the sales guy picked up from Waldorf at the end of the NAMM show it debuted at. I doubt the story since there is a serial number and not a prototype plate or anything, but I do know it's super rare and I've personally never seen another one in anyone elses studio or for sale. This unit has been in my possession since 2001/2002 and has been racked in my smoke free studio. Prior to that it was in a rack in my friends smoke free studio and mostly unused.
It's a super versatile stereo filter and every parameter can be controlled and tweaked via midi. Super interesting on drum loops and patterns, synths and also on guitars. The manual has suggestions for guitar usage, so I gave it a shot and was impressed."
via this auction
"A friend of mine bought this when it was new, I'm the second owner. The story he got from the sales guy was that this particular one was a prototype model that the sales guy picked up from Waldorf at the end of the NAMM show it debuted at. I doubt the story since there is a serial number and not a prototype plate or anything, but I do know it's super rare and I've personally never seen another one in anyone elses studio or for sale. This unit has been in my possession since 2001/2002 and has been racked in my smoke free studio. Prior to that it was in a rack in my friends smoke free studio and mostly unused.It's a super versatile stereo filter and every parameter can be controlled and tweaked via midi. Super interesting on drum loops and patterns, synths and also on guitars. The manual has suggestions for guitar usage, so I gave it a shot and was impressed."
Phoenix Eurorack Modular System Cabinet
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via this auction
"Are you really into synths and have a need to be different?
Have loads of euro rack modules and nothing exciting to keep them in?
Have an empty corner that needs some art?
Want to impress your friends?
Then all this is what you're looking for!!
After much deliberation, its been decided that this Phoenix (cabinet) has to rise elsewhere and find a new home.
It was bought from the wonderful Mr Bob Williams many moons ago after it came back from the short lived synth museum in which it housed the Phoenix modular system, more can be read about it here[link removed by eBay] and I believe its the only case ever made.
The SOS article mentions it was made in African hardwood, its NOT, its made from wood veneered MDF with solid wood edges and facings, I think the wood is Ash?
For well over a decade, its resided in the corner of a Sheffield studio and filled with a combination of various euro rack modules twanging,blooping and gurgling away in synthetic harmony.
via this auction
"Are you really into synths and have a need to be different?
Have loads of euro rack modules and nothing exciting to keep them in?
Have an empty corner that needs some art?
Want to impress your friends?
Then all this is what you're looking for!!
After much deliberation, its been decided that this Phoenix (cabinet) has to rise elsewhere and find a new home.
It was bought from the wonderful Mr Bob Williams many moons ago after it came back from the short lived synth museum in which it housed the Phoenix modular system, more can be read about it here[link removed by eBay] and I believe its the only case ever made.
The SOS article mentions it was made in African hardwood, its NOT, its made from wood veneered MDF with solid wood edges and facings, I think the wood is Ash?
For well over a decade, its resided in the corner of a Sheffield studio and filled with a combination of various euro rack modules twanging,blooping and gurgling away in synthetic harmony.
G2500 'Synth'posium
"Celebrating 50 years of ARP 2500
https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org/f..."
Checkout previous G2500 posts for more.
See this post for details on the G2500, the virtual ARP 2500 modular system in software.
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