Quasimidi - The Raven Max

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via this auction

You can find a couple of demos of one in previous posts here.

"This is one of the rarest synthesizers of the 1990s--especially for those of us in the US market. Its specialty is techno and dance music, but it does have a great range of samples including vintage stuff like Mellotrons. It is in fantastic condition and fully working. Its overall appearance is almost in time capsule condition. Any possible flaw (all minor) I found on the body has been photographed. The MAX version adds hundreds of additional sounds and is a rare addition to an already rare synth."

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BOOMSTAR SE80 Sketch 05

video by Mason Chrysler

"Atmospheric with the SE80. Where are we..?
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The Boomstar SE80 is a monophonic synthesizer made by Studio Electronics. It has filters inspired by the legendary Yamaha CS-80 and is super fun to design sounds & write music with.

Thank you for listening!

MC"

Mason Chrysler BOOMSTAR SE80 Sketches

Patchwerks: Elektron Digitakt OS 1.30 Live Review!

video by Patchwerks Seattle

"In this stream we go over every new feature in Digitakt OS v1.30 with examples and a few tips/tricks. Firmware v1.30 is an enormous upgrade to the already very powerful Elektron Digitakt. Not gonna lie, this update is amazing."

https://patchwerks.com/

Techno on a Sequential Prophet 5 REV4? | CONFORCE

video by Conforce

"Here's a video to give you a sound impression of the Prophet 5 rev 4 desktop synthesizer There are 6 short jams that should give you a good idea about the overall possibilities.
#prophet5 #sequential #prophet6 #electro #synthesizer #techno

About: Sequential made a desktop version of their beloved classic Prophet 5 and it's an amazing compact analog workhorse polyphonic synthesizer that comes as close to the original as possible. It has an added vintage mode allowing you to determine a certain amount of oscillator, envelope and filter drift for a more organic sound. Besides that there are two filter options you can choose from, the rev1/2 and the rev3 filter, check the video to listen to some of the nuance differences. I struggled with the intention to get the P6 over the P5.. I think it's with a reason that they released the 5 again and priced it higher, the features are less but then again... I don't need an internal sequencer and effects, I just wanted the solid pure tone of the classic Prophet. I'm impressed by it and will be exploring it in the coming weeks. The envelopes and filter are great however they don't beat the incredible speed of my Korg Mono/Poly.."

Buchla 288r EF to Time

video by Todd Barton

"Riffing off an idea from Adam Scramstad . . .

My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Search for 288r on the top right of the site for additional posts.

Circuit Tracks - Shadow Child // Novation

video by NovationTV

"Simon Neale, better known as Shadow Child, has had a prolific career creating music with foundations in hard-hitting house and building beats with massive sounds. Between his Rinse FM radio hosting slot, running his record label, Food Music, and countless years touring as a DJ, he is completely immersed in music. For Neale, the starting point for his music-making is always the hardware. Being able to get started quickly is crucial. We spent a day with him to discover how Circuit Tracks helps him to start making tracks with ease.

--- Discover Circuit Tracks
https://bit.ly/CircuitTracks"

Novation Spotlight: Purity, integrity and Synthesizers with Paula Maddox

Paula Maddox brought us the Monowave (essentially a mono PPG Wave), Vacoloco DIY projects, Modal Electronics, and Dove Audio.

You can find the full Interview with Novation here.

"Unbridled passion drives Paula Maddox as she finds her sound through synth creations.

Captivated by the perplexing synth sounds of the 1980s and driven to recreate the beloved melodies of her favourite songs, Paula Maddox has had a fruitful career in music tech. As a synth afficionado turned designer, Paula has been at the helm of many groundbreaking synth creations, and has also founded her own synthesizer company, Dove Audio. We spoke with Paula to learn more about her career as a trans woman in music tech, and how she infuses purity, integrity and love into her work."

Check out additional Novation Spotlight posts here.

Alan Pearlman - Philip Dodds & Close Encounters (Bright Sparks Outtake)

video by GForce Software

"In an outtake from the Bright Sparks Documentary, ARP founder Alan R Pearlman talks about Philip Dodds and the story behind the use of the ARP 2500 on Close Encounters Of The Third Kind.

Originally released in December 2015 to critical acclaim and created to compliment the I Monster album of the same name, Bright Sparks documents the human stories of eight musical instrument pioneers, - Robert Moog (Moog), Alan R Pearlman (ARP), Don Buchla, Harry Chamberlin, The Bradley Brothers (Mellotronics), Adrian Wagner (Electronic Dream Plant), Peter Zinovieff (EMS) and Ken Freeman.

'An engrossing and fascinating documentary that pays tribute to the modest but amazing innovators who changed the face of electronic music' Vince Clarke

https://www.gforcesoftware.com/blog/b... www.imonstermusic.com
Alan Pearlman Foundation: https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org"

You can find additional Bright Sparks Documentary posts here.

Update: see this post for the actual order invoice for the 2500.

Elektron Introduces OS Upgrade 1.30 For Digitakt: Even More Sound-shaping Features

video by Elektron

"The Digitakt has a new OS to play with, and it’s a proper whopper of an upgrade! We’ve added a plethora of powerful sound-shaping tools as part of a major leveling-up. Let the machine take you to strange new worlds and exciting possibilities. Get ready for: a second LFO, extended pitch range, external input mixer, improved multimode filter, added base-width filter, and much, much more. There’s a whole slew of liquid sonic delight to swim in. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3ww0n9H"

Digitakt Firmware 1.30 Full Review, Tips, and Ideas by EZBOT


video by EZBOT

In this video we go over every new feature in Digitakt OS v1.30 with examples and a few tips/tricks. Firmware v1.30 is an enormous upgrade to the already very powerful Elektron Digitakt. Not gonna lie, this update is amazing.

00:00 Intro
00:24 - Base/Width Filter
01:52 - Filter Envelope Delay
03:26 - Parametric EQ
04:49 - Additional LFO and Updated Graphics
07:15 - Extended Tune Range
08:27 - External Input Mixer
10:24 - External Side-Chain Sources
11:27 - Global FX/MIX
12:29 - Multi-track Step Recording
13:40 - Multi-Track Recording MIDI Tip/Trick
15:02 - Individual Track Recording
16:09 - Remember Subpage
16:55 - Adjustable LED Intensity
17:14 - End

Check out additional EZBOT Digitakt posts here, and all posts featuring EZBOT here.

EZBOT Links:
https://www.patreon.com/ezbot
https://www.ezbot.live/
https://soundcloud.com/ezbotmusic
https://www.modbang.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ezbotmusic/

Elektron's EARTH-SHAKING UPDATE! Digitakt OS 1.30

video by Perfect Circuit

"Mario and Wes take a look at the Digitakt's new digs with Firmware Update 1.3 which adds an abundance of new features including a second band - width filter and LFO! Additionally, they take a look at the new external mixer controls which allow the Digitakt to process external instruments through the built-in effects and compressor.

Other quality of life enhancements in Firmware Update 1.3 include an extended sample range to -60 semitones, Global FX/MIX settings which keeps your patterns consistent across projects, and several new notch-filters!

Thanks to Mario from Elektron for showing off some serious skills!

Get a Digitakt here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/elektr...

Timeline:

00:00 - Intro
00:36 - Mario's Dual LFO Beat
01:33 - LFO Updates
01:52 - LFO Patches
02:45 - External Mixer
03:30 - Eurorack w/ External Mixer
04:40 - Global FX Mix
05:14 - Mario's Filter Beat
06:06 - New Filters
07:07 - More Pitch Range
07:41 - Rhythm From Pitched Down Samples
09:02 - FM w/ Dual LFOs
09:27 - Outro"

Update:

Patchwerks: Elektron Digitakt OS 1.30 Live Review!

video by Patchwerks Seattle

"In this stream we go over every new feature in Digitakt OS v1.30 with examples and a few tips/tricks. Firmware v1.30 is an enormous upgrade to the already very powerful Elektron Digitakt. Not gonna lie, this update is amazing."

https://patchwerks.com/

Modal Electronics Announces COBALT8 Firmware Update v1.1

via Modal Electronics

– Six all new algorithms for the COBALT Series’ unique waveform architecture, plus raft of workflow enhancements, empowers users with even more power in their creative arsenal –

Bristol, UK - 8th June 2021. Modal Electronics, a leading global synthesiser manufacturer, has just confirmed the immediate release of a new firmware update v1.1 of their critically acclaimed COBALT Series extended virtual analogue synthesisers. Featuring six new algorithms for their unique waveform architecture, alongside a number of user-requested workflow enhancements, the COBALT8, COBALT8M and COBALT8X furnish producers, performers and synth fanatics with even more fuel to ignite their creativity.

The COBALT Series: Beyond Analogue

Comprising three models - the COBALT8, COBALT8M and COBALT8X - the COBALT Series take the revered attributes of legendary vintage synths from the past, injecting progressive concepts in sound generation techniques without compromising the timbral warmth and iconic workflow modern creators demand. Fusing Modal Electronics’ sophisticated modulation and performance engine, this family of synths deliver an expansive and diverse spectrum of sounds applicable to all musical genres.

Under the hood, the COBALT Series is fueled by dual independent oscillator groups with up to 4 oscillators each and an immense 40 unique complex algorithms to choose from. Fuse this with MPE support, 1:1 integration with MODALapp, an integrated 512-note realtime/step sequencer, a 32-step programmable arpeggiator with powerful animation lanes, connectivity for any situation and Modal Electronics’s proprietary morphable 4-pole Ladder Filter, and it’s easy to see why the COBALT Series heralds a new era in virtual-analogue synthesiser technology.

New in Firmware v1.1

With the introduction of COBALT8 Firmware v1.1, users have access to six new unique algorithms firmly focussed on FM and AM oscillation models complete with dual controls for precise sound sculpting capability. These new algorithms include:

FM Saw:Square: Frequency Modulation using a Sawtooth as the carrier and a Square as the modulator with full control over FM Depth (A) and Modulator Frequency Ratio (B)
FM Square:Square: Frequency Modulation using a Square as both the carrier and modulator with full control over FM Depth (A) and Modulator Frequency Ratio (B)
FM Tri:Square: Frequency Modulation using a Triangle as the carrier and a Square as the modulator with full control over FM Depth (A) and Modulator Frequency Ratio (B)
Noise AM Saw: Sawtooth Wave amplitude modulated by a filtered noise source with control over AM Depth (A) and Noise filter cutoff (B)
Noise AM Square: Square Wave amplitude modulated by a filtered noise source with control over AM Depth (A) and Noise filter cutoff (B)
Noise AM Tri: Triangle Wave amplitude modulated by a filtered noise source with full control over AM Depth (A) and Noise filter cutoff (B)

In addition, Firmware v1.1 adds a raft of new feature updates and workflow enhancements including a Master Clock Mode to continually send MIDI clock information to compatible studio peripherals. For a full breakdown of the enhancements facilitated by Firmware Update 1.1, please visit https://www.modalelectronics.com/cobalt8-firmware-v1-1-now-available/