Modal Cobalt 8 Part. 2 | No Talking |

video upload by DKS SYNTH LAB

Part 1 here

DKS SYNTH LAB Modal demos

Hologram Microcosm: Hold Sampler with Elektron Model:Cycles

video upload by Hologram Electronics

"In this one, we fed two melodic tracks from the Elektron Model:Cycles into Microcosm and then engaged the Hold Sampler after a few measures. When bringing in the rhythm tracks, we muted these two melodic tracks and used the Arp B preset to fill in that space. Because it was synced to the Cycles’ clock, moving the Time knob around different subdivisions of the tempo made it interactive and dynamic while staying in time."

Buchla 256e Control Voltage Processor: Applications, Use, and Tricks

video upload by Kent

"The Mighty, and Mightily Misunderstood, 256e Control Voltage Processor

This is a unique control voltage processor, regardless of the format. It is also unique in the Buchla brand in that it provides the only way to have VCA-like control over CVs, LFOs, and such. The Studio.h 254e does provide this kind of pseudo-VCA feature though and is an option for the “all analog man or mistress”.

The Breakpoints are wholly unique, are incredibly powerful; and I find them to be indispensable. As you’ll see and hear, they allow an incredibly detailed and personalized amount of fine-tuning of CV response. This is invaluable when used with a touchplate controller of any sort.

00:00 Start o’ fun!
00:24 4 Functions
01:00 Transfer Function explanation. How disting work?
02:24 Biasing
02:35 Attenuation
03:00 Constrain Voltages within a window
03:25 Constrain & Invert
03:49 VCA/Crossfader
04:43 Crossfade + Attenuate
05:17 Remote Crossfading
05:51 Breakpoint & Frequency Doubling
07:20 Frequency Doubling w/atten AND/OR waveshaping
08:30 Inversion
09:00 Attenuation
09:34 Biasing
09:43 VCA for CVs
11:12 Studio.h 254e will do this as well
11:19 Breakpoints with 223e Touchplate
14:28 Fine-Tuning Pressure sensitivity
15:13 Making a button. Dividing Touchplate key via breakpoint
16:10 Breakpoints w/Attenuation
16:20 Crossfading Audio via Inversion
17:52 Auto-Panning Ticks
20:00 Auto-Panning Frequency Doubled via Breakpoints
21:08 What would you like next?"

Happy #909day Jam with SH-101, Digitone, NF-1, MW-1608

video upload by Freaky Tweaky

Sequential Take 5 Live Loop Jam 2

video upload by Creative Spiral

"This is a live loop jam, testing out some new patch designs on Sequential Take 5 synth. Using a Boss RC-300 Pedal to record the loops, and a Roland TR-8S for drum mix."

Summer Rain (collab using Monomachine, Sequential Pro3, Korg Minilogue)

video upload by MKDVB

"Sun Fils: vocals, guitar, Korg Minilogue bass
MKDVB: Sequential Pro 3 (lead, bass, arp), Elektron Monomachine (main synth riff, percussion)

I remember the exact day the lightning wildfires started in CA last summer because my family went for an early morning walk and lightning erupted unexpectedly. I even recorded it on my phone & sampled it in my next single. And somehow I knew things weren't going to be the same anymore.

It's time we gave the Earth its flowers."

"Surrender" (1st Sequential Pro 3 synth jam + Moog Matriarch, Monomachine, Juno 106, Squarp Pyramid)

video upload by MKDVB

"My 1st jam with the Sequential Pro 3 & it may already be my fave monosynth! Live ambient synthpop jam alongside the Moog Matriarch, Elektron Monomachine, Juno 106 (my last track w/ this beauty but it was time to say goodbye). Squarp Pyramid on sequencer. Chase Bliss Audio Blooper, Eventide Eclipse, Boss RV-500 reverb & Valhalla on FX duties.

I called this track Surrender because it's the last one I made with my beloved Juno 106, which I chose to sell despite my emotional attachment to its sound. I've always had a collector's mentality which lends itself to a materialistic mindset in many ways & hanging onto the 106 was more about "owning" than using or playing it. We never truly own anything so I surrendered the 106 & hopefully part of that mindset as well.

Recorded via Cranborne 500R8 & mixed/edited in post."

Making Ambient Music With A Busted Minimoog (& Sequential Prophet X, Chase Bliss CXM 1978, Sax, etc)

video upload by MKDVB

"Moog Minimoog Model D - bass riff
Sequential Prophet X - piano, lead melody, chords, pads, strings
Saxophone
FX: Chase Bliss Audio / Meris CXM 1978, Chase Bliss Wombstone mk2, Mutable Instruments Beads,
Hologram Microcosm, Cooper FX Generation Loss v2, Moog Moogerfooger MF-103, Eventide Rose

Please turn on CC/subtitles for more detailed studio/production notes.

MKDVB - This Is Love

I recently bought an OG Moog MiniMoog Model D that's in dire need of servicing and repair. The synth tech says it needs all the op amps replaced, rebuilt power supply, etc but otherwise in pretty good shape. The oscillator pitch is unstable, especially on OSC 3, so it's always randomly gliding and glitching when I play it. It's going into the shop soon but I decided to make a track with it now anyway.

The Moog is on bass/rhythm track duties because it was too unreliable to play more lead sounds. You'll hear the pitch gliding randomly as the track goes on. Because the Moog was so glitchy, I picked a granular-type piano patch on the Prophet X as well as strings on it during the bridges. I'm also sending my sax through Mutable Instruments Beads to add some improvised duet action.

Thanks for tuning in! --davy"

The NAMM Show Announces Return to Anaheim in June 2022

via NAMM

"We are excited to announce that The NAMM Show, the annual 'family reunion' of the global music, sound, and entertainment technology industry, will reconvene in Anaheim, California at the Anaheim Convention Center on June 3–5, 2022.

Previously scheduled for January 20—23, the new dates will offer global industry leaders, buyers, sellers, music educators, artists, media, and music makers the opportunity to reconnect and renew their businesses while taking greater advantage of reimagined indoor and outdoor events, activations, professional development sessions, an expanded digital reach and more at the crossroads of business opportunity."

And the press release:

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Improv #23 for Arp 2600, VCS3, Moog Voyager and Gong

video upload by R. Reger

"Original, improvised soundscape for analogue instruments."

R. Reger Improvs

Hordijk PlayTime Permutations

video upload by Todd Barton

"Back to the amazing Hordijk analog synth instrument! I just realized as I'm posting this that I didn't use any of the awesome filters in the system. Even so...still a lot of varied timbres and sonic gestures.

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