13 Synth tips and ideas, not just for Moog's Sub 37 / Subsequent 37 / Tutorial

loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Digital osc
1:30 MIDI control
4:10 Pitch bend wheel ideas
5:10 Musical bends
6:55 Use the matrix
9:15 Controllers
10:05 LFO fade in
10:55 Const on
11:42 Res gain comp
13:40 Plugin uses
15:10 Automation
16:10 Switch mod
17:10 Other mods
18:10 Mod only
18:45 Outro

Roland Introduces $699.99 VERSELAB MV-1 Production Studio

Make a Song in Under 10 Minutes with the Roland VERSELAB MV-1

"Roland, the creator of the TR-808, brings you the VERSELAB MV-1, an all-in-one song production studio to help you capture, refine, and finish your ideas from start to end. The fluid, hands-on workflow simplifies song creation with modern vocal recording and effects, intuitive song-writing tools, a curated ZEN-Core sound library with over 3000 sounds, on-board mixing and mastering, and so much more. VERSELAB has everything you need to make radio-ready tracks without all the complications, so you can focus on what matters most—your music.

In this video, Blackillac’s Zeale walks you through VERSELAB’s workflow, quickly creating a beat, arranging a song, recording vocals, and mixing it down. Follow along with the timestamped chapters below.

00:00 – Introducing VERSELAB MV-1
00:40 – Workflow
01:12 – Tracks
01:44 – Creating the Beat
03:16 – Bass, Melodies, and Chords
04:17 – Song Sections
05:42 – Song Mode
06:02 – Vocals
06:25 – Recording Vocal Takes
08:17 – Mixing and Mastering
08:42 – Mix Down

If you’re a VERSELAB owner, make sure to update to the latest firmware to enjoy all the latest features, and register your VERSELAB at Roland.com/backstage to receive an invite to the Roland Cloud Academy, a real-time online learning platform to help you master your instrument."

Roland Corporation · VERSELAB MV-1 Demo Songs

"VERSELAB uses our most advanced sound engine—the ZEN-Core Synthesis System. It’s at the heart of our professional synthesizers and ensures top-notch sound quality. With Roland Cloud, you can expand the onboard library with thousands of new tones, including genre-specific Sound Packs to keep your music fresh.

Finish complete songs with inspiring hands-on workflow

Record vocals with modern effects like Auto-Pitch, Harmonizer, and Doubler

Curated collection of over 3000 sounds for modern styles from the makers of the TR-808

4x4 pads and TR-REC step sequencer for drums, basslines, and melodic parts

Songwriting tools and generators get you started and keep you flowing

Interface with your smartphone, tablet, or computer for easy file transfer

Plug-and-play integration with Roland Zenbeats app expands your production capabilities*

High-quality mixing and mastering effects for pro results

Make music on the move with power via a mobile battery or USB

Built-in mic and XLR mic input with phantom power

Stereo ¼-inch I/O, dual headphones jacks, and MIDI I/O"

And the press release:

Roland Unveils VERSELAB MV-1 Song Production Studio

All-in-One Composition Tool with Inspiring Workflow, Vocal Recording, Sequencing, ZEN-Core Sounds, and More

Los Angeles, CA, January 11, 2021 — Roland introduces VERSELAB MV-1 Song Production Studio, an innovative new composition tool for modern music creators. Offering an all-in-one design for go-everywhere production, VERSELAB allows composers to create professional multi-track songs with vocal recording, 16 velocity-sensitive pads, and Roland’s famous 16-step TR-REC rhythm sequencer. VERSELAB’s onboard ZEN-Core sound engine provides a vast library of premium instrument and rhythm sounds to choose from, while future integration with Roland’s Zenbeats music creation app will allow users to enhance their workflow with a computer or mobile device.
VERSELAB gives vocalists and beatmakers everything they need to develop songs anywhere. With templates, pattern generators, and a guided workflow that smoothly moves through the process of making tracks, VERSELAB eliminates option paralysis and lets creators focus on what matters most—finishing their music.

Users can easily record vocals via the built-in mic or an external XLR mic and add an array of contemporary effects, from auto-pitch to harmonizers. The powerful ZEN-Core engine delivers a history of classic Roland instruments and a wide range of curated sounds for quick-fire inspiration. The TR-REC sequencer and 4x4 pads provide a direct, hands-on interface that’s perfect for building drum tracks, bass lines, and melodic parts as fast as the ideas come.

VERSELAB also includes an arsenal of pro mixing and mastering effects to create polished tracks ready for distribution. Plug-and-play integration with Roland’s popular Zenbeats app will be coming soon, providing even more production options by interfacing with a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Availability & Pricing
The VERSELAB MV-1 Song Production Studio will be available in January 2021 for $699.99.

Learn more about the VERSELAB MV-1 at Roland.com.

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Multipulses Using Skewer Plus 2-Pulser

Ian Fritz

"Demo of a tilted Saw wave driving a Double Pulse Waveform Generator"
Update: had the wrong video embedded above. Fixed.

DK Synergy II+ with Kaypro and Synergize talk about editing software

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DeftAudio

"This is a completely restored Synergy II+ in a perfect condition and the best possible bundle you could imagine. It's up for sale:"

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"Hello. My name is Andrei Kudryavtsev. You probably know this because you're tracking my listings. This is a completely restored Synergy II+ in a perfect condition and the best possible bundle you could imagine.

Following upgrades have been performed on this system:

New power supply for a digital section, way more efficient and robust. Re-cap'ed analog power supply. instagram.com/p/BjmGR4WgLH3/
Upgraded cooling for less noise and better airflow.
New II+ upgrade board by Bob Grieb from Tauntek. This adds II+ Serial and MIDI connectivity, latest OS and 23 cartridges pre-load and accessible with a push of a button.
Cleaned boards, keyboard contacts
Everything is working. Comes together with a Kaypro computer running editing software (mint, same restoration cycle, upgraded power supply, two floppy emulators for Drive A and Drive B). Comes with Raspberry Pi and an optimized Kaypro emulator as well as Synergize control software.

All work is carefully documented and available in my Instagram with all dates it was performed. instagram.com/deftaudio/

This system needs a new home, a person who will be using it to make the music and not being distracted by common failures. All of those have been addressed to make your life easier and bring new life into this wonderful machine. I should say a disclaimer anyway, that as is a vintage gear....it may fail any moment...and obviously no return offered. However, I'm offering you my help in learning this great machine, and so you get 10 hours of my time at no charge. You can use it for whatever you want - set up and install online, learning session, tutorials, technical support etc... I want to make you happy.

What's included into the package:

1. DK Synergy II+

2. Kaypro Computer

3. Raspberry Pi

4. Apple Monitor, Apple Keyboard, Apple Mouse

5. Serial switch box and all required serial cables and adapters

6. All necessary cables."

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Free OB6 Library for the Yamaha MODX and MONTAGE

thebrightsideok

"Here's a demo of some sounds from a free library, sampled from the OB6 analog synthesizer for the MODX and Montage. 51 patches, 60 meg file.

Links below.

MODX: https://www.dropbox.com/s/v7pf7a9boy4...

MONTAGE: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zcjcb3pq8bf..."

Sequential Pro 3 Paraphonic Mode Fun - A Dozen Patch Demos

Creative Spiral

"Over the past few months, I've designed about 50 new 'Paraphonic Motion' patches on the Pro 3. This video is a demo/preview of a dozen of them. The Pro 3 has three LFOs, four envelopes, the 4x16x16 sequencer and the gigantic 32 slot mod matrix -- it excels with designing lots of motion and nuance into patches... it's really a sound designers dream synth for mono/para.

I've been having a great time building paraphonic patches and complex arps....taking inspiration from my favorite Korg MonoPoly sounds, plus designing a lot of "Adrenalinn" inspired filter/trem/mod sequences.

Let me know what you think! Any favorites?"

ARP Odyssey Reissue Full Size Edition - FSQ SN 100278

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Yamaha Sy-1 Vintage Synthesizer SN 2111

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Casio CZ 3000 SN 302235 w/ Original Box

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Synthesizer Improvisation 1981 (1)

the Moebus

"Track from audio cassette, recorded 1981. Synthesizers: Crumar Stratus (pad), Moog Prodigy (sequence), Yamaha CS-10 (melody). Non-professional recording. Just an idea for upcoming recordings. On the wall in the background some of my paintings"