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Tom Oberheim TVS Pro Special Edition Coming This Year + XPANDER, DMX, & OB-XA Trademarks

via the Tom Oberheim website

"Although the last TVS-Pro was manufactured in 2018, interest in this synth has continued. By popular demand, in 2021 Tom is bringing back the TVS-Pro as a Special Edition, with each unit now having the original 'Oberheim' logo badge, plus Tom Oberheim's personal signature. These are currently available for pre-order, with more information on delivery scheduling to be announced later this year."

You might recall the OB-Xa trademark here. I missed the DMX and XPANDER trademarks in that post. Via USPTO:

DMX 88854478 2020-03-31
XPANDER 88854485 2020-03-31
OB-XA 88854470 2020-03-31

No mention of them coming yet but they were filed... The XPANDER is the big surprise though. That is one complicated synth. It's great that Tom Oberheim is still in the game making high quality synths.

Par - X (Sesión 02)

video by Nacho Adda

"Live ambient performance with the 0-Coast and the Digitone.
(No talking)

► BANDCAMP: https://parmusic.bandcamp.com/
► SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/par_music
► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/par_music"

Ambient with the TB-303 sound - VCV Rack Patch From Scratch

video by Omri Cohen

"Consider joining me on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/omricohen
Patching techniques and ideas that I continue updating - https://bit.ly/3o1Q3Sg

Here is the patch - https://patchstorage.com/ambient-with...

TB-303 in VCV Rack video:" [posted here]

Happy 303 Day! via Retro Synth Ads / Mini Music Labs

video by Retro Synth Ads / Mini Music Labs

"Whaaaaat? It's my fav day of the year! Three-oh-three! Three-oh-three! Three-oh-three!

Nothing as good as a new little TB-303 ditty with a bit of 606 hi-hat sizzle!"

And a new brochure scan for 303day:

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!"

Moog Grandmother Patch Tutorials

videos by Moog Music Inc

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.

No patch sheets were provided for the following:

2. Grandmother | Randomized Filter Envelope Modulation

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.

3. Grandmother | Envelope-Controlled Oscillator Sync

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.

Update:

Moog - Matriarch (Patch Diary) by Knobs

video by Knobs

"Let us read my diary:
https://www.moogmusic.com/products/ma...

And hey, maybe check out this interview while you're at it:
https://www.moogmusic.com/news/matria...

I also put together a Matriarch patch book.
Some deeper ideas based on the sounds in this video.

0:35 - Oscillators
3:08 - Filters
5:56 - Delay
7:35 - Texture
9:15 - Sequencer
10:56 - FINALE

If you would like to download this sounds, you can do that:
https://www.patreon.com/KNOBs"

Roland JX-3P brilliance and resonance after VCF resonance trim pot boost

video by thesrabbit

"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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Synth Demos Performed by Chronos of LFOStore

You can find synth presets by Chronos of LFOStore at https://sellfy.com/lfo/.

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

Korg DW-8000 - "Mod String" Patch

video by LFOstore

From our soundset "Analog Pearl"
Here: https://bit.ly/3brPNqi

Korg DW-8000 - "Swell Open" Patch

Korg DW-8000 - "Rotation Pad" Patch