Roland JP8000 vs Promars sawtooth comparison

video upload by DX5

"(Tech video, not a cover). Just checking if a sawtooth waveform from the virtual analog JP8000 can sound like a real analog (Promars) accurately. And it does the job pretty well. Not the same, but nearly...

Settings:
Roland Promars: 2 Sawtooth waveforms (one per VCO, analog), slightly detuned and a bit filtered. Roland JP8000: 2 Sawtooth waveforms (Digital VA, one per 'Osc'), slightly detuned in the same amount and a bit filtered.

* I was not using the 'Super Saw' function, which allows the user to put seven detuned sawtooth waveforms stacked in Osc 1, widely known as being a trance signature resource.

Despite this synth can sound a bit harsh or synthetic sometimes (in a mean of "digital", specially on lower notes depending of filtering, etc), I found out it is capable of great analogue emulations, with the add of those dedicated faders and knobs for realtime control."

E-MU Emulator III XP /XS Sampler - 32MB, SCSI2SD, OLED, Analog Inputs

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via this auction

Pic of the inside below.

"This unit has been professionally upgraded with a new OLED display, SCSI2SD, the full 32MB ram upgrade and the Analog Sampling Inputs. All buttons and faders are clean and working properly; this unit is in very nice cosmetic and working condition. Sound quality is thick and rich sounding; comes with a couple of SD cards with various sound banks and the power cord only. You will be hard-pressed to find one in this condition with all the maintenance and upgrades already done"

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Blue Lantern Syncussion Plus – Piezo Triggering

video upload by Robots Are Red

"In this video we explore various ways to trigger the Syncussion Plus using it's uniquely sensitive Piezo input.

- Contact Microphone
- Sustain Pedal
- V Drum Kick Pedal
- V Drum Pad (This is what the Piezo input was originally designed for)
- Offset Knob"

Follow-up to this post.

Sequential Prophet Rev2 Synthesizer Demos

video uploads by Benja

Original melodies from Benja's EP "Pacific": https://www.benjaofficial.com/releases/pacific

Sacha Ketterlin - live @SUPERBOOTH21

video upload by Superbooth Berlin

"With his energetic and emotional ambient set Sacha Ketterlin found the perfect sound to start the stage program for that day. Enjoy the recording of Sacha Ketterlins concert at SUPERBOOTH21.

Born in Switzerland and raised in France, he has been living in Berlin since 2008. Classically trained in piano, he is now known for his absorptive, richly textured electronic sounds created with modular synthesizers.

Strongly influenced by techno and Berlin rave culture, he went on to dive deeply in the electronic music scene, organizing techno parties and Ambisonic events with a focus on live performance. After spending more than ten years searching for emotionally poignant sounds with his modular synthesizer, he released his debut vinyl Ocean of Sound in 2019 on his own imprint Higher Resonance.

Sacha Ketterlin:
https://sachaketterlin.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/sacha-ketterlin"

FL Studio | Using FLkey

video upload by FL STUDIO by Image-Line Software

00:00 Intro
00:35 FLkey | Step Sequencing
01:49 FLkey | Note Repeat
02:53 FLkey | Controlling Plugins
03:36 FLkey | Scale Mode
05:10 Outro


Discover FLkey: https://novationmusic.com/en/keys/flkey

Chase Bliss Habit Overview and Demo with Eurorack and CV Expression

video upload by Patchwerks

"In this video Karl from Patchwerks gives an in-depth overview of the Chase Bliss Habit with help from Mutable Instruments Plaits and Mutable Instruments Stages. Demonstration includes examples of modulation via a modular synthesizer.

Habit is a delay with a memory. It lets you break away from the present moment and create echoes of the past instead. Or both at once. It does this by recording every sound that goes into the pedal, so you can revisit them later. You can collect sounds you made 2 minutes ago and turn them into loops, or harmonize along with old playing, or build impossible echo patterns.

It’s an effect that can become an instrument at any time, an evolving paint-splatter of everything you do. A musical sketchpad.

Or it could just be a fun delay:
-60 seconds of delay time
-Modifiers
-Multi-tap
-Looping

Record free-form songs right in the pedal, navigate through a whole performance with the turn of a knob, and yes, make echoes.

Learn more about the Chase Bliss Habit here: https://bit.ly/cbHabit
Learn more about Mutable Instruments Plaits here: https://bit.ly/mutable_plaits
Learn more about Mutable Instruments Stages here: https://bit.ly/mutable_instruments_st...

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by :Karl Behrens
Video by: Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
https://www.ezbot.live"

4 levels of side chaining in modular

video upload by Omri Cohen

00:00 - Introduction
00:39 - Dedicated modules
04:31 - Inverted envelope
12:52 - Envelope follower
24:54 - Side chaining CV

Omri's Links:

The basics of Modular Synthesis - https://bit.ly/learnmodular
Patching techniques and ideas document - https://bit.ly/3o1Q3Sg
Buy me a coffee? - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/omricohen
Consider joining me on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/omricohen

ARP 2600 Ring Modulator Demo

video upload by O.Z. Hall

"This demo just scratches the surface of what you can do with a "Ring Modulator" (aka Balanced Modulator, aka 4 Quadrant multiplier).

Here is some technical detail ...
The term quadrant used below refers to cartesian coordinates ( e.g. x/y graph with 4 quadrants ).

Regarding two quadrant multipliers (e.g. VCA) versus four quadrant multipliers (e.g. Ring Modulator).
Here's a short definition;
A two quadrant multiplier will multiply two signals together
one (bipolar) input (the carrier) (e.g. VCA signal input - audio or a DC voltage - e.g. +/-5v )
another (unipolar ) input (the modulator) (e.g. a level control input, e.g. an envelope 0-5v ) .
A 4 quadrant multiplier will multiply two signals, both of which are bipolar.

The both multipliers create "sidebands", whose frequencies are the sum and difference of the two inputs. E.G. 100 Hz (carrier) and 25 Hz (modulator). The sideband frequencies are the sum (100+25 = 125 Hz) and the difference (100 - 25 = 75 Hz) .

A 2 quadrant multiplier is an unbalanced modulator while 4 quadrant multiplier is "balanced". This means that.
The VCA (unbalanced) would output the carrier and the sideband frequencies (100 Hz, 125 Hz, 75 Hz).
A ring modulator (balanced) outputs only the sideband frequencies (the carrier is suppressed)."

Deftaudio midi merger [DIY & github] quick review/demo

video upload by Meska

"More a realy quick review, than a demo, but you don't need it for simple function like that.

Many other configuration : https://www.tindie.com/stores/deftaudio/
Github : https://github.com/Deftaudio/Midi-boards

Thank you for watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly "dark and expérimental" music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with.
i'm tattooist at day jobs and you can found my work here : www.meska.fr

You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/

If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;)"

"This MIDI Merger / Splitter is the special 2 input 5 output thru box which I designed from scratch while not being happy with other options.

It has two MIDI input ports which are merged together by a microcontroller and then split to five MIDI outputs. Programmed microcontroller is included with a PCB or Kit purchase.

It has optimized schematics for 5V and 3.3V MIDI sender devices, optimized circuitry for optocoupler to minimize false triggering and improve sensitivity. Finally it uses hex inverter with a Schmitt trigger for driving a stronger output signal. This makes it very reliable device. This is an active circuit, so it does require an external power. That’s the way it should be according to the MIDI specs.

There are two options for external power:

To be used with a standard wall adapter 6-12V and 5.5mm*2.1mm connector. In this case a Kit comes with corresponding socket and 7805 power regulator
To be powered from USB port. In this case a Kit includes USB->5.5mm*2.5mm cable, corresponding power socket (so you wont plug wall adapter) and doesn't include 7805. Instead of that you'll solder a jumper Pin 1 and Pin 3. Leave Pin 2 not connected. Please make sure, you use USB port or adapter with 5V output and verify it prior to connecting to the board. There are some QuickCharge USB chargers which can bump a voltage. Please, avoid using them.

Board size and an enclosure choice: Size: 5x17cm"

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