The ARP 2600M Experience

video upload by Red Means Recording

"The Korg Arp 2600M is a "mini" version of the extremely classic Arp 2600 analog synthesizer. In this video I multitrack it to create 4 experiences that show off how it can sound. All sounds besides drums and noise risers are from the Arp. Keep reading for what's going on in each "experience"!

00:00 synthwave experience

classic synthwave sounds. captured midi for each part in ableton and then recorded the audio while playing the panel controls. arp, bass, lead, noise lead, drums. used amp and cab simulation in ableton on some parts to give more space to the mix and add some grit.

03:03 ring mod experience
fed a youtube video playing terence mckenna directly into the arp's preamp, then piped that to the ring modulator. the pre-amp signal also creates an envelope via the envelope follower that is used to adjust the filter cutoff. played around with a pass of just noise and effects, then added a repeating melodic line and a bubbling abstract arpeggio underneath.

06:27 collapse experience
the modwheel of your midi controller plugged into the arp can be used as a cv modulator for anything in the synth. i used it to do pitch-bends of specific oscillators to specific intervals, giving me a cool sort of duophonic slide lead thing. wanted to make a track that sounded like black moth super rainbow, but one the acapella dropped in it felt more like tabasco. I'm not complaining.

09:57 euphoric experience
the arp can be used as a duophonic synthesizer, meaning you can play two separate notes at once through the same filter and vca section. if you tune the third oscillator to a pleasant interval, you can get nice chords. that and the arp are the basis of this track. the acid rain maestro provides complex modulation to the filter which i bring in and out."

TubeOhm Jeannie 8 Voice Polyphonic DIY Synthesizer w/ FX Now Available

You can find demos in previous posts.

via TubeOhm:

The Jeannie DIY Synthesizer
What is it anyway ?

Jeannie It is an 8 voice polyphonic DIY synthesizer, 2 oscillators, 2 envelopes, multimode filter, waveshaper,2 LFO, ring, sync,FM , Xor,or, and a step sequencer . The oscillators have 945 different waveforms each. More than 2000 sounds can be stored on the SD-Ram card

*** Very new are the 10 adjustable waveshaper behind the filter. This gives . The synthesizer contains a digital FX, but it can be extended with up to 14 different effects (programmable and storable) via an additional board containing a DSP.

Jeannie - DIY Synthesizer, technical data

Power supply unit 12 V DC -minimum 1 A , plug 5.5 - 2.1 centre positive
micro SD RAM Karte 8..16 GB
Power consumption 3.6 Watt

8 Voices polyphonic
multimode Filter
2x ADSR
2x LFO
different Waveshaper
945 different waveforms per oscillator
2 Oszillatoren pro voice
xor, xmod, modulo, and, or and FM
Step Sequencer - 4 Voice poly - in the latest firmware
8-fold unison mode with up to 16 oscillators / one voice
FX with Reverb, Chorus, Delay , Pitchshifter...../ external modul
adjustable clock frequency for the FX DSP - dirty effects
2048 programmes can be stored on micro SD card
graphic LCD display
Teensy 4.1
DIY friendly

Jeannie - DIY Synthesizer FX Board

___________Factory effects
clock rate ajustable 10...60 khz
low noise output
Chorus 1
Flanger
Tremolo
Pitch shift
pitch shift/echo
Reverb 1
Reverb 2

__________Tubeohn new effects
X-Delay
Chorus 2 /5 stage
Tonator
Phaser
Flangerator
Distorter
Stereo Echo/Rev
Gate

The FX board is based on a Spinsemi FV-1. At first we wanted to switch off the built-in effects programmes, but some of them are quite usable. We have also programmed 8 new effects.

New MeeBlip cubit duo: USB MIDI interface and MIDI thru

via Create Digital Music

"We’re pleased to introduce our latest addition to the MeeBlip line – the simple but essential interface and thru box for MIDI we needed ourselves. Here’s cubit duo.

You know the need. You’ve got some MIDI gear, and you need to connect it to your computer – or your iPad, or a phone, or a Raspberry Pi. You want it to work via USB. You want it to be reliable and for the timing to be solid. You don’t want to have to install drivers – or you’ve got a device (like a phone or Linux) that doesn’t work with Windows or Mac drivers.

Or you’ve got some cute compact synths and drum machines and boxes and… huh. They’ve got MIDI IN, but no MIDI out.

cubit duo solves all of this in one device. And it’s two gadgets in one (literally, because it replaces two devices we used to make separately).

Standalone, it’s a 4-port MIDI splitter – also known as a MIDI thru box. Plug MIDI into the MIDI IN jack, and whatever is sent to that input is sent simultaneously to all four OUT jacks – with near-zero latency, so it’s perfect for clock signal or anything needing ultra-tight timing.

Connected via USB to a computer or (with adapter) mobile device, it’s an interface and a thru box. It appears to the connected device as a 1×1 MIDI interface, but – here’s the twist – the MIDI OUT is sent to all four output jacks. Since MIDI has up to 16 channels, that can still work for four separate MIDI signals – but what you don’t get is the software lag some devices introduce. It’s a perfect way to connect four outputs without worrying about the interface adding any lag. (The usual lag and jitter the OS and computer add apply, but the four outputs will be in sync with one another.)

This replaces two separate devices – cubit splitter and cubit go – with all the benefits those devices offered. We got great feedback from all of you on those, but you clearly wanted them to be one device. We found a way to engineer that and add a simple switch to let you choose modes.

And you get all of this for US$79.95 / €79,95 (including VAT), shipping now."

KORG Stator by Sinevibes - NTS-1

video upload by Sinevibes

KORG Stator by Sinevibes - minilogue xd


"Stator is a tape wobble simulator for KORG prologue, minilogue xd & NTS-1. Designed and developed by Sinevibes. Product page: https://www.sinevibes.com/korgstator"

"Stator is a tape wobble simulator plugin for KORG prologue, minilogue xd and NTS-1. It uses a creative approach to replicate the effects of speed fluctuations in tape machines, namely wow and flutter due to uneven electric motor rotation, as well as scrape flutter caused by the friction of the tape against the tape head. The algorithm also models gentle phasing artifacts produced by crosstalk between the stereo channels. The processed sound has a beautiful stereo vibe and can go from gentle chorusing and coloration all the way to dramatic lo-fi pitch wobble."

Korg ARP 2600 M // 26 patch ideas // Review, tutorial & pros/cons

video upload by loopop

"A look at the new KORG ARP 2600 M, 26 patch ideas that will likely be applicable to the Behringer 2600 and other reproductions as well.

Get bonus content along with the ideas, tips and insights from this video and all my others in my ever-expanding book of electronic music ideas, tips and tricks here:

► Patreon: https://patreon.com/loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:25 Overview
5:05 Analog bitcrush
6:55 LFO as arp
7:35 Preamp relocation
9:35 Modulating depth
11:55 ASR env to AD
12:40 Snappy trig env
13:45 Fourth LFO
14:20 Proper PWM
15:25 More cables
15:50 The two filters
16:50 Filter overload
17:25 High pass filter
19:10 Chords
19:50 Useful dummy
20:10 Duophony
21:30 Mod wheel
22:20 Mod fade in
22:55 Portamento
24:35 More mults
25:10 Patch randomizer
26:15 Explore curves
26:55 Switch 2 to 1
27:45 Switch 1 to 2
28:50 Neg ramp LFO
29:55 Complex LFOs
30:45 Be recording
31:40 Pros & cons
33:55 Outro

Instruo Scion

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"This module is fantastic - especially for generative patches, and its randomness works with its biofeedback sensor. Connect this to a plant and watch the plant make music. My initial plan with my eurorack build was to create generative patches. However, after my system was complete, I decided to use my system for sound design (creating sample packs and libraries).

This module is in as-close-to-perfect condition as I barely used it, and I used Befaco Knurlies with washers to preserve its pristine condition. This module comes with the original box, power cable, and extra clips ordered off of Amazon.

Description
The SCÍON is a biofeedback sensor built into a quad random voltage generator. This design is based on the MidiSprout by Datagarden ()

It translates biofeedback data, sourced from contact with organic surfaces, into musically useful control signals. Tiny fluctuations in surface conductance on organic materials stimulate control voltage and gate signal changes that can be used to modulate and permutate your patch. Dynamic control over biofeedback sensitivity allows you to quickly adapt any input source to a useful range of responsiveness.

Apply the sensor pads to your house plants, your own skin. When no sensor cables are used simply touching the capacitive Leaf electrode with your finger will create random voltages derived from life itself.

SCÍON offers the ability to make music with all living things."

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Meng Qi Wing Pinger

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Banana version
100% mint. less than 2-3 hrs use.

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Ensoniq Fizmo Transwave Digital Synth

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Vintage Casio SK-1 Sampling Synthesizer Keyboard w/ Original Box & Manual SN 1257025

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"Tested with a power supply and 5 AA batteries. Sampling works but can be finicky. The instructions seemed simple, but it would only record the sample if the sound was loud, so maybe an external mic would help. The battery compartment is clean and volume adjustment is static free. The box is heavily worn, manual is kind of worn. The actual keyboard is in really good cosmetic condition."

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Moog Little Phatty Stage II Analog Mono Synth w/ Gig Bag

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"The Stage Version of Bob Moog's Final Design. Moog Music has released Little Phatty Stage II, an analog synth with its sound engine designed by Bob Moog in one of the coolest-looking packages ever. Little Phatty Stage II is the realization of Bob's dream to combine the Moog's great analog sound with an instrument that is not only accessible to most musicians in terms of price, and equally important, designed with live performance in mind. The Little Phatty Stage II is the normal production run of the Phatties, as the Tribute Edition is now sold out."

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