via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the rest of the scans and the write-up.
"Roland "Roland Rhythm Machines & Sequencers Vol. 1" eight page full colour catalog from March 1985.
Happy 303 day! The most happiest of happiest days!"
Update: Moog - Matriarch (Patch Diary) by Knobs added below.
Playlist:
1. Grandmother | 2-Op Analog FM Synthesis
This video explores how to achieve analog 2-operator FM synthesis using Grandmother.
In its simplest form, FM synthesis is a sound design method involving two oscillators, typically using sine waves, where one oscillator is used to modulate the frequency of a second oscillator in order to create a new timbre. Adjusting both the depth of that modulation and the harmonic ratio between the two oscillators can yield a wide array of different sounds, ranging from harmonic and musical, to inharmonic and alien.
While FM synthesis is most often associated with digital synthesizers, the all-analog Grandmother is capable of a wide range of FM tones by incorporating the filter and modulation oscillator as sound sources.
This video explores using Grandmother’s sample and hold circuit to create randomized envelope modulation of the filter.
Sample and hold (S/H) is a classic electronic circuit commonly used in synthesizers that features a signal input, a gate input, and an output. In practice, a continuously variable signal will be applied to the input, then every time the gate input receives a gate, the circuit will sample the value at the input, send that value to the output, and hold the output at that value until a new gate is received. This allows for many different applications, such as generating a stepped-random voltage from a noise source, creating gate-synced modulations, transforming smooth LFOs into stepped waveforms, analog sample rate reduction, etc.
Grandmother’s S/H circuit is actually set up to always generate stepped random voltages; this means that Grandmother’s noise source is hardwired into the S/H signal input. The S/H gate input is normalled to the modulation oscillator; this means the random signal will always be in sync with the modulation oscillator, and also enables the modulation oscillator’s sync input to be used to gate the S/H for synchronized movement with your playing, arpeggiations, or sequences.
Random voltage is a very powerful tool on a synthesizer, and can help to add some movement and surprise to your patches.
This video explores how to achieve envelope-controlled oscillator sync effects using Grandmother.
Oscillator sync is a very unique feature found on synthesizers with two or more oscillators in their voice architecture. It’s a process where one oscillator’s period (a single cycle of the waveform) is used to reset the period of a second oscillator. This imposed synchronization results in the synced oscillator taking on more complex waveforms as it’s forced to share the same base frequency as the oscillator it’s synced to, creating a distinct, harmonically rich, and almost metallic timbre.
Moog has a long history of featuring oscillator sync on our instruments, with the 1979 Moog Prodigy still being known for its especially great-sounding oscillator sync timbres. Grandmother takes things a step further by allowing for extended sync functionality via the incorporation of patch points, offering classic Moog tone, while also opening up new pathways of exploration.
4. Grandmother | Building Sequences Live
This video explores creative approaches to building sequences live using Grandmother.
Grandmother features an analog step sequencer capable of storing three sequences, each containing up to 256 steps. Typically when building sequences, users will enter sequence data while the sequencer is stopped, allowing you to add each note/rest/tie/accent step by step. Sequences can also be edited in real time by flipping the MODE switch to REC while the sequencer is running and pressing keys or the LHC buttons, overwriting any previously stored sequencer data.
This demo looks at how to use the sequencer to first establish a sequence length and create a metronome for yourself while the sequencer is stopped, and then build a sequence on the fly as the sequencer is running. This approach can be a nice way to incorporate improvisation and spontaneity into your writing process, and not have to think too much about planning out your sequences.
"Recently MIDERA published an interesting JX-3P vs the System-8 Plug-out comparison here: [see this post]
Many have commented that his JX-3P sounds a lot brighter than the plug-out. I have to agree, but I think that maybe mine does as well. Does my JX-3P sound that different from his? Here are some samples that more or less align with the sounds he plays in the first 5 minutes of the video.
Since there has been some discussion about the brilliance, I have included samples at 100%, 50%, and 0% brilliance.
It should be noted that I recently adjusted the VCF resonance trim pots to approx 850 mVp using the 3P's Test Mode 5, A2, as described in the service manual. Factory spec is 600 mVp. Though mine were all between 660 and 680 mVp before I started tweaking. I will be publishing a full walkthrough of that process in the near future. After doing this little exercise, I may decide to boost it even more. Then again, these examples all feature just a single sawtooth from DCO-1. When you add DCO-2 to the mix it definitely drives the filter a bit harder and can produce some squelch. I think I still might want more though.
Also, I realize that this video has the potential for many dislikes as I unfortunately don't have a Roland Cloud subscription or System-8 to compare against. It's meant to be compared side by side with MIDERA's video."
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Playlist (use the player controls on the bottom left of the player once started to skip around):
1. Korg Wavestation "Outer Arm" Performed by Chronos
2. Korg Wavestation "Lost Paradise" Performed by Chronos
3. Access Virus TI "Azur Pad" Performed by Chronos
4. Access Virus TI "Blade String" Performed by Chronos
5. Access Virus TI "Bright Pad" Performed by Chronos
6. Access Virus TI "Earth Pad" Performed by Chronos
7. Access Virus TI "Member String" Performed by Chronos
8. Access Virus TI "P5unch" Performed by Chronos
9. Access Virus TI "Pulse Ray" Performed by Chronos
10. Roland JP-8000 "Oh My Lord" Performance By Chronos
11. Roland JP-8000 "Plutonium" Performance By Chronos
12. Roland JP-8000 "Sea Wall" Performance By Chronos
13. DSI Prophet-08 "Old Dust" performed by Chronos
14. Roland JP-8000 "Night Pad" Performance By Chronos
15. Roland JP-8000 "Nexus String" Performance By Chronos
16. Roland JP-8000 "Its Coming!" Performance By Chronos
17. Roland JP-8000 "Dusty Analog" Performance By Chronos
18. Roland JP-8000 "Huge Soul" Performance By Chronos
19. Korg Wavestation "Uranus Pad" Performed by Chronos
The bank consists of 50 sequences from positive character to mystical in the
genres of goa/psy trance and acid techno.
Also, these presets will be applicable in the genres of dubstep, deep house,
tech house, melodic trance and chillout and 50 single timbres (switch off the
seq mode to play the sounds manually).
Almost all the sequences are easily modulated and taking on new colours using
the knobs 'timbre', 'cutoff/resonance', 'decay', 'cycle modulation amount'.
Almost all sequences are presented in two variations - use A and B buttons in a
sequencer section. Enjoy!
Enchance your Microfreak with our sounds & create your own melodies using our
timbres!"
'Cinematica' is a second chapter from our Jupiter Xm/X preset series.
Jupiter Xm/X is a complex machine containing all Rolands best & historical synths in one portable and affordable combine!
We had put all our effort for the "Cinematica" and make 50 massive & deep presets with veloicty & mod wheel controllers approved.
Also we made special EQ settings - This settings are giving more vintage and warm tone.
By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of "Organica" for Waldorf Blofeld & "WS Universe"for Korg Wavestation & Anton Sacral Reason author "Stratosphere" for Wavestate
Our presets are ready to go in your tracks in every genre of modern electronic music.
Inside of the pack:
Beautiful deep strings & pads Space Soundscapes Rhytmic Elements Ethernal & oriental plucks String emulations : Juno & CS-80
Enjoy and may the music come with you!"
Roland Jupiter Xm\X - "Analog Dreams" 50 Presets
video by LFOstore
"'Analog Dreams' is a third chapter from our Jupiter Xm/X preset series.
Jupiter Xm/X is a complex machine containing all Rolands best & historical synths in one portable and affordable combine! We had put all our effort for the "Analog Dreams" and make 50 massive & deep presets with veloicty & mod wheel controllers approved.
Also we made special EQ settings - This settings are giving more vintage and warm tone.
Its really hard to believe that such beautiful sounds are coming from such a tiny synth!
LFO team is glad to introduce "Analog Dreams" soundset for Jupiter Xm!
50 most beatiful, warm, analog & deep sounds immediately ready to go in your sound production including:
All the sounds are handmade & reacting on velocity & modulation wheel.
Made by Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of "Organica" for Waldorf Blofeld & "WS Universe" for Korg Wavestation & Anton Sacral Reason author of "Stratosphere" for Wavestate.
The M1 and the Wavestation both truly changed the world of synthesizers! With its completely new sounds which have never been heard before, it has changed not only a whole music scene, but has probably shaped the entire decade of the 90s.
30 years have passed since KORG released its prototype 731 at NAMM in 1988. Shortly after this release, the M1 Music Workstation was introduced. Thankfully the M1 fans would like to say HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
30 years later: The wait has finally come to an end.
Is it possible to link the M1 to the concepts and technologies of the 21st century so that the unique sounds can be preserved in future?
We have made it possible to upload your own samples and waveforms into the M1 and Wavestation! WaveReX® is an USB card similar to the regular PCM cards for the PCM DATA slot. Just upload your own samples to the WaveReX® Card and create your own multisounds or drumsets. This enables you to explore entirely new sound dimensions. No limits!
Use PCM-samples or Single Cycle Waveforms (DWGS) – everything is possible! Simply compile your own, new card and upload it via USB onto the card.
Use waveforms from Kawai K1, K3, K4 or 5000, PPG Waves oder the analog classic (Moog, Roland, KORG, SC and many more. WaveReX® is your solution!"
