Gleix Video Synth // The I.F.D., A semi-modular audiovisual synthesizer // Promo, full overview

George Gleixner

"The I.F.D., or Industrial Feedback Device, is an audiovisual synthesizer based around a no-input video feedback loop, video RAM and buffer manipulations, simple oscillator functionality, audio reactivity, CV implementation to allow easy integration into an existing modular ecosystem (esp. eurorack), and a visual method for building unique waveforms and sounds.

The I/O includes two composite video outputs, a VGA output, an external audio input (1/8” and 1/4”), and a standard 2.1mm barrel jack for a 5v power supply.

0:00 // Promo
01:00 // Introduction
02:22 // Rear i/o, powering up
03:16 // Basic controls (color mixing, image shifting)
04:35 // LFO, oscillator usage
06:48 // CV implementation
10:32 // Patchbay (basic usage)
13:02 // Patchbay quick notes and other footage
13:29 // Audio output, generating unique sounds
18:08 // Additional basic controls
18:30 // Audio input, amplifier
20:35 // Audio input explained further, tips n' tricks
22:16 // Simple one-patch audio reactive glitches
23:29 // Wrap-up, additional tips
26:17 // hoarse

Device page: https://www.gleix.net/ifd"

The Best Selling Synths Of 2020 On Reverb

"2020 was blooping weird. But synth-wise, what were the best-selling blooping machines? Watch along as host Natalie dives into each category to show off the most popular synths of the year based on total number of sales on Reverb.

See more rankings and data on this year in synth sales on Reverb : https://bit.ly/3qjTwxq"

More below. Click on each to zoom in.

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Noise Engineering June 2018 - Live Modular Jam Session

Noise Engineering

Another from the back catalog.

Gear List

Case:
- Jabara Sequent (prototype)
- Basimilus Iteritas Alter x2
- Cursus Iteritas x2
- Manis Iteritas
- Pons Asinorum (Prototype)
- WMD DPLR
- Mutable Instruments Clouds
- Xerest Numeri (prototype)
- Mimetic Digitalis x2
- Lapsus Os (prototype)
- The Mullet x3
- TopTop Circadian Rhythms
- WMD/SSF Pole Zero
- WMD DPLR
- WMD MSCL
- Monome with JBOB (this was an early test)
- Aquavit

Recording:
Berhinger mixer for monitoring on Neuman KH-310.
Sony PCM-M10 for conversion to the digital domain.
Panasonic HC-770 for video.

Processing:
A quick eq/limiting pass in Reaper. No edits etc.

Synth Setup Tips #1 // Ft. BURG // Audio, MIDI, Sequencing, Recording and more

loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Audio routing
2:05 Creative submix
3:10 MIDI routing
4:50 Master clock
5:35 MIDI channels
6:20 Noise issues
7:30 Managing cables
9:35 Ergonomics
10:50 Sequencing
14:55 Sidechain
16:35 Using high pass filters
18:00 Layering
19:00 Referencing
19:45 Mix & theme
20:45 FX pedals
22:15 Recording
24:20 Templates
25:25 DAW’s role
26:55 Master / remix
29:45 Outro

Trompetriste feat Maxime [Uninstrumentale ]

Meska

Made only with gotharman ld3 and Maxime
trumpet sample

Full EP:

Meska - Uninstrumentale EP


"Unusual hip hop instrumental by Meska
0:00 Problème simple
1:59 Trompetriste feat Maxime
5:08 Asynchrone
9:25 Loulou
12:56 Triste affaire

Support the label, buy it here: https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/"

EZBOT: My new favorite modulation source! ~ Acid Rain's Maestro

EZBOT

"In this video we take a deep dive into Acid Rain Technology's newest module the Maestro! The Maestro quickly became a favorite for me due to it's performative nature and easy to understand interface. With save and load features, long smooth modulation sources, LFO chains, and one shot envelopes it's a dream for a live performer.

From Acid Rain Technology:
'Maestro is a 6 channel clocked modulation controller inspired by the automation lanes found in digital audio workstation software, brought into eurorack and made playable and performable. Maestro will push and pull the parameters of your other modules with rapid or slowly evolving voltages, always in perfect sync with each other and the rest of your system.'

Interested in getting a Maestro for yourself? Why not support my local synth shop Patchwerks and order one right here: https://bit.ly/art_maestro"

Feed External VCOs into the Korg MS-20 Synth using KVP [Quick Tip]

gstormelectro

"Audio and Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2020

Quick Tip using the KVP to send external VCOs into the MS-20.
KVP stands for Korg Voltage Processor, and is derived from the vintage MS-02 voltage processor no longer in production.
As you're already aware, you can use KVP to convert eurorack pitch (v/oct) to the Korg standard (hz/v).
And use your sequencer to control the MS-20....

But what about the other (Korg hz/v)-to-(Euro v/oct) pitch converter?
Sure! Use the MS-20 to control your eurorack VCOs.
Take it only one step further to send the external VCO output INTO the
MS-20 external input.
To add more VCOs to the MS-20 oscillators for big fat sound.
I will show you how to patch it up.
It works for the vintage MS-20, the MS-20 Mini reissue as well as the Behringer K-2.
And any manufacturer synth using the Hz/v standard.

Some shaky cam footage, I threw this one together in haste...but don't hate :D Hit that LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE now.

Some fx added
Delay: Timefactor
Reverb: Big Sky

KVP and many other cool eurorack modules are available in my Reverb Store

Recorded direct to Tascam DR-05."

Serge modular & voice experiments - using the wave multiplier

Förstaden

"We're experimenting with what the modular synthesizer can do with vocals, by mixing voice and a vco into the wave multiplier module.

The Serge is controlled by a eurorack Turing Machine module, trigged by a Shuffling Clock Multiplier. The Serge itself uses the NTO, PCO, VCFQ, Wave Multiplier, DTG & Xfader.

Check out our new single 'Convince Me':"

LŪP - custom tape looper and phase pattern generator

Lomond Ziggy Campbell

"LŪP came about when I was commissioned to build a custom tape-looper instrument for a musician called King Creosote. I wanted the machine to embody the compositional ideas of the two esteemed New York avant-garde composers, William Basinski and Steve Reich. It plays 12 second tape loops which ‘disintegrate’ over time as the tape passes near to a rotating magnetic disc. This rotating disc also provides a clock and drives two eccentric cams which sends out ever-shifting phase patterns. You can hook the machine up to a modular synthesiser and process the disintegrating tape loops while generating Reichian phase shifting patterns. I made an album doing just that which will be available on 4th Dec from Bandcamp."

Also see The HARMONOGRAPH SYNTHESISER & How to Sequence Your Eurorack System with a Record Player by Lomond Ziggy Campbell

The making of LŪP - the instrument that wants to be Basinski and Reich

TBD Synthesizer and Effect Plugins

instruments of things

"TBD is a generic multifunctional DSP module with more than 20 different synthesizer and effect plugins. Additionally, TBD enables the implementation of self-made DSP algorithms.

This video shows some examples of the DSP plugins, that are already implemented on TBD and ready-to-use. We and many other developers are constantly working on new DSP plugins, which will be available on the TBD in the future.

You can find all plugins and some more sound examples on the TBD product page on our website:

https://instrumentsofthings.com/TBD/"

See the Creative Technologies label below for more.