"6 operator FM synth with 32 algorithms and the ability to split and layer the keyboard to give you more sound options.
The DX7IIFD added a Floppy Drive (that's what the FD stands for) offering one megabyte of memory space (equal to 40 RAM cartridges) for thousands of voices, fractional scaling, SysEx data and more. This one is in great working condition with average cosmetic wear, one key is partially chipped (see last photo)."
"A few example sounds from an easy to build Arduino synth. All sounds are played through a Zoom CDR-70, which is mostly responsible for making it sound nice. Also used was a Arturia Keystep. Full build instructions coming soon."
"The Q163 Eurorack adapter module provides mounting space, power distribution, and a patch bay for using Eurorack modules in a 5U Synthesizers.com system.
The Q163 panel consumes four 5U spaces and provides an opening for 35HP of Eurorack modules. An array of slotted holes at the top and bottom provide mounting for modules of various widths and hole spacings. Thirteen patch points convert Eurorack's 3.5mm connectors to the 1/4" standard used in 5U systems.
Eurorack +12 and -12 volt power rails are generated from the 5U system's +/-15 volt rails. The 5 volt power rail is also included. Seven Eurorack power headers are available for module power.
Three blank panels (4HP, 6HP and 10HP) and mounting screws are included.
"I team up with Trovarsi (another hybrid producer) and we talk about Eurorack kick drums!
We each show 3 ways that we create kick drums in our system using different modules.
This video is a must-see for anyone interested in making kick drum Eurorack!
Thanks for watching!"
"AUDIO CONNECTIONS: Roland goes straight into the Nightsky. Nightsky stereo out into the DAW.
MIDI/CLOCK: Roland acts as a master clock here driving Nighsky's sequencer. 40bpm.
MUSIC: Strymon is set in "infinite" freeze reverb mode. The single note is mangled, reverberated and nicely treated by the unit and then sequenced into a simple progression which acts as a pad for the melody.
"In this video resident expert Nick Bigelow presents us with the new triple oscillator bank module called the Hummingbird by Northwest Synthesizers.
The Hummingbird is a three oscillator, 20HP Eurorack module that has a recognizable front panel layout with some familiar control features.
Hummingbird allows the creation of a Warm "FAT" sound that normally is not associated with a digital oscillator module.
There are three oscillator CV inputs for 1v/octave sources. All three oscillators can be controlled from a single CV input, or each one can be controlled separately. There is also a modulation CV input with a variable gain control. The modulation input always controls all three oscillators and can (via a toggle switch) either control the pitch of all 3 oscillators or can vary the waveform selection of all 3 oscillators.
Each oscillator has an octave adjust control which gives a range from two octaves below to two octaves above the control voltage input. Oscillators two and three also have a variable pitch adjustment with a range from 5 semitones down to 7 semitones up from the control voltage input, continuously variable with a clean "unison" center adjustment range to allow a quick return to "no pitch offset".
All three oscillators have a waveform adjustment control that allows selecting from triangle, to ramp (sawtooth), to square, to narrow pulse. The transition between waveforms is continuous to allow an almost infinite pallet of output waveforms.
Each oscillator has a separate output jack to allow for multiple routing destinations. Oscillator 1 has an additional "Sub" output which is a square wave one octave below Osc1's basic pitch. Also provided is a single "summed" oscillator output jack. This summed output always mixes equal amounts of Osc 1, 2 and 3 along with an adjustable amount of the Osc 1 Sub output.
Substantia (latin: substance), is an electro-acustic physical modelling laboratory with hundreds of models.
It is a modal synthesis software with integrated euclidean sequencer and recorder.
Substantia has 16 different models and 23 materials, ranging from Aluminium to Nickel Glass, Marble, Sapphire, Platinum, Gold, Nylon, Uranium and more for a total of 368 resonant models.
You can excite the resonators with contact microphones, samples or white noise and experience a new exciting way to make digital sounds with human gestures.
Substantia is a powerful tool to create new hyper-real sounds from amazing bongos to luxurious glassy and metallic textures.
"Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer Overview and Sound Demo.
In this one I’m looking at the Ensoniq ESQ-1, which is an 8 voice polyphonic synthesizer from 1986. When it was released it was considered great value for money as it would cost twice as much to get something else with similar features. It has 32 waveforms and an analogue filter, making it a hybrid synth, as everything else is digital. The oscillators have sync and amplitude modulation. It has 3 LFOs and 4 envelope shapers, which gives you an enormous amount of sound creating possibilities. When you add in that there is a sequencer as well, it’s not surprising it wiped the floor with the competition. In this video I take a basic look at the ESQ-1 and check out some of the sounds. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Ad pictures from http://www.muzines.co.uk"
