Exploring Leipzig V3 Synthesizer

video by Renaissance Man

"I dig deeper into sound exploration with the Analogue Solutions Leipzig V3 semi modular synthesizer."

Music Lab w/ Gallery Six

videos by Gallery Six

62 video playlist at the time of this post starting with:

Moog Model 15 Modular Synthesizer + Critter & Guitari Organelle + Earthquaker Devices Avalanche Run
iPad (NodeBeat) + Organelle + Avalanche Run
iPad (miRack) + Organelle + Avalanche Run
Moog Animoog + Critter and Guitari Organelle + Earthquaker Devices Avalanche Run
Moog Animoog + Critter and Guitari Organelle + Earthquaker Devices Avalanche Run
KORG volca fm + Critter and Guitari Organelle
...

Roland Juno 6 Analogue Synthesizer Demo Doodle - No Talking!

video by T O N E L A B

"In this demo we take a look at a classic analogue synth from 1982... The Roland Juno 6, a rich sounding, yet basic synth.. a very modest single oscillator one may agree. 6-note polyphony, no MIDI, no USB (well.. it IS from 1982!), no saving of sounds.. you're lucky you get 61 keys with it! ..however, there is an External Clock-input... which provides the on-board 'Arpeggiator' with a single note 'trigger' from an external device such as the Roland TR-808 or TR-909... or, alternatively.. something more modern like a MultiClock from E-RM.

This demo was taken from the end of my full Juno 6 tutorial here: [below]

Index:
0:00 Noodle-oh-uno
3:10 Doodle-Dos
6:25 ThreeJ
11:34 Juno that?"

Learn how to use a Roland Juno 6 Synthesizer + synth demo noodling

video by T O N E L A B

"In this demo we take a look at a classic analogue synth from 1982... The Roland Juno 6, a rich sounding, yet basic synth.. a very modest single oscillator one may agree. 6-note polyphony, no MIDI, no USB (well.. it IS from 1982!), no saving of sounds.. you're lucky you get 61 keys with it! ..however, there is an External Clock-input... which provides the on-board 'Arpeggiator' with a single note 'trigger' from an external device such as the Roland TR-808 or TR-909... or, alternatively.. something more modern like a MultiClock from E-RM.

First half of this demo is a virtual 'walk-thru' of the features.. or 'view-torial' if you prefer?! ...then the 2nd half is some 'noodling' around with the Valhalla Shimmer Reverb for added 'drama'.. which gives the Juno 6 a very 'Blade Runner' esque... frothy sound and feel."

Fricko PCBs for Eurorack Modules: 3D Flyover

video by Rick Jelliffe

"15 second rotations of 3D models of semi-populated Fricko PCBs, to help interested people get a better grasp on the components or simplicity/complexity of each board."

RK-006 Digitakt and Microbrute (MIDI / USBMIDI / PWM)

video by Retrokits

"Not the crispiest of videos but hopefully an informative one.

Apart from the iOS app, you can also access all settings via a browser. The web-editor is available in Chrome, Edge, Brave,... (but not Safari..)
https://www.retrokits.com/rk006/setti...

If you need to smoothen out the RK006 PWM Signal to a more analog style voltage we also have the PWM2CV converters for the RK006, to see them in action, also view our instagram posts like this one: https://www.instagram.com/p/CE7NCbShXjh/"

Cirklon Aux Event Introductional Video Message

video by

"This is a brief introduction to the Cirklon aux events.

Timestamps:
00:00 Don't be scared
02:43 Set Step Value
08:36 Aux Note
09:56 Set Velocity / Set Length / Set Delay
12:42 add to XC
13:45 Set Midi Chan
14:10 Aux edit sets flag option
19:30 Randomize
20:32 Rndmz note / velocity / length / delay
23:43 Rndmz aux
24:52 Rnd mask gate
28:08 Rnd mask tie
29:32 Rnd mask aux
34:33 Global Control
36:10 mute trk n / un-mute trk n
38:54 set scene xpos
44:08 set tempo
50:17 Knob Grab
57:23 Knob Mask
1:11:50 Pattern Control
1:15:58 set drctn
1:21:03 set lstep abs / set lstep rel
1:30:33 set norm tbase / set trplt tbase
1:37:04 Using aux events on cc messages
1:43:25 MIDI Send
1:50:25 send MIDI pbend
1:56:34 Repeat
2:10:28 rep*n by length
2:21:47 Musical repeat example (aka how I made the title track)
2:26:37 Redirect Aux
2:31:54 auxes to trk n
2:39:26 Another redirect example and a note about the order of tracks / aux rows
2:45:00 aux D = event
2:55:18 How to clear a dancefloor using the aux D = event redirect
3:01:29 Inter Track
3:13:32 Grabbing from an aux row
3:17:48 The end bit where I indulge in some shameless self promotion"

Jupiter-X to Lasercube: Laser-Projected MIDI-controlled Staff Notation #shorts

video by MR TUNA Music

"Picked up a Wicked Lasers Lasercube (the older 1w USB version) and decided it put it through some paces and have some fun with the Roland Jupiter-X.

For this video I am sending Bluetooth MIDI from the JPX to the Lasercube through my Macbook Pro running LaserOS. Im also running the Neon Captain Radiator on a separate laser projector but thats just for some extra added flair ✨✨✨✨

Gear Used:
LaserOS + Wicked Lasers LaserCube 1W USB
Neon Captain Radiator Laser Synth + V-Show RGB 1W Laser
Roland Jupiter-X"

One day | M-Audio Venom Patches

video by MIDERA

"I decided to test out an M-Audio Venom. It was shipped to me for $5 (the Venom itself cost more, of course). When it arrived, it was in a guitar case. No packaging. Just the synth against the cardboard. I would say that this ranked top worst packing I've ever seen as a synth. However, the Venom survived the trip, which suggests the plastic that held it is strong.

When I plugged it in and realized just how little you could edit it on the front screen - I was utterly shocked. I thought it couldn't be a worse interface than the AN1x, which shares its tepid UI. No, it is in fact much worse. You can edit some very basic things like ADSR, filter settings, and some LFO rates, but... you can't edit the oscillators (of which there are a ton).

Anyway, I created these sounds using the software which does in fact still work on Windows 10. And you know - if it had a UI where you could edit every parameter on the synth, it would be pretty amazing. It sounds very good, but the fact that I have to use a computer to truly edit it, means it's not for me to keep.

Used Eventide Blackhole VST for reverb

0:00 Crystals
2:37 OBwave
5:00 Bored of 2
6:01 Wonders
7:25 Vacant
8:36 Pelog
9:47 Alone"

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NOTE: Click here for a review and interview I did with the main designer of the Venom, Taiho Yamada back in 2011. You'll find the interview, followed by some tips and tricks. Taiho also worked on the Alesis Andromeda A6, and the DSP developer of the Venom worked on Radikal Technologies' Spectralis as well as the Accelerator. Taiho Yamada's most current projects are at MOK.

Yamaha DX100 Frequency Ratios Decoded by noyzelab

noyzelab has decoded the Yamaha DX100 Frequency Ratios, on github.

"The Yamaha DX100 owners manual contains a very interesting chart of its 'carefully chosen' frequency ratios, although there is barely any discussion about them at all or what they actually are or relate to..

These mysterious ratios also appear in the other 4, 6 & 8 operator Yamaha FM synthesizers/chips, such as the DX7, DX21, TX81Z, FB-01, DX11, FS1R, DEXED, you name it.. so the information here is relevant for any FM synthesizer capable of producing these ratios.

With a little deciphering using a tiny Python program it turns out this mysterious chart contains 4 groups of inharmonic ratios : √2, √3, π/4 and π. Included in this repo are =>

- spreadsheet in Open Office & PDF format deciphering and organising these ratios into a more coherent layout, plus an Addendum of complete tables computed up to 30x multiplication

- Python program to produce the Addendum tables. Edit & rerun this code to generate output for higher ratios, for example alter the multiplier variable to print out higher ratios for use with 6 & 8 operator synths.

- excerpt from the original DX100 owners manual showing these ratios obtained from here =>

Yamaha have been quite cunning, as you will see from the tables I've made decoding this mysterious chart. The inclusion of these 4 inharmonic ratio groups has been done in such a way that they contain exact multiples of themselves. This is incredibly useful when programming an FM sound using just sine waves, and as Yamaha hint they "produce extremely complex waveforms" for things like "sound effects including extremely realistic bells, explosions, etc."

Here is a simple example I tried poking around on my DX7ii:

Consider creating a sound containing inharmonic timbres, where you would like to have a complex wave modulating a simple sine wave carrier tracking the keyboard normally. This could easily be achieved with a 3 operator sine stack 3>2>1. For the carrier [operator 1] you could choose a ratio of 1.0. Then you could setup operator 2 at √2 = 1.41 creating an inharmonic ratio, and modulate it with operator 3 using √2 but at x 2 = 2.82. This would give you a 2:1 ratio for operators 3 & 2 respectively and create a nice complex modulating wave with minimal to no beating. You could further adjust either or both operator 2 & 3 ratios using √2 as the inharmonic ratio to keep it whole number [integer] based.. or move across to another inharmonic set for one or both and explore futher from there.

how to keep me going ==>
if u find this repo useful please think about supporting my work either thru my bandcamp page: https://noyzelab.bandcamp.com/ or send a Paypal donation or otherwise get in touch via noyzelab [at] gmail [dot] com

thanks, dave"

Update: this reminded me of an interview I did with Barry Schrader in which he discusses his deep dive into FM synthesis after working with vintage Buchla systems. Scroll down to Triptych for an example and/or search for Yamaha for more.

Tenet Theme Synthesizer Cover (Juno 60 + Subsequent 37CV)

video by Piotr Garbaczonek

"Everything was recorded on the Moog Subsequent 37CV and the Roland Juno 60. All the pads are the Juno, and everything else is the Moog.
Reverb is Valhalla Shimmer and Supermassive
Cheers,

P.G."