The Transformative Magic of Effects ft. GFI System

video upload by Red Means Recording

"Let's check out how cool it is to run normal boring synthesizer sounds into lush stereo effects. We'll use the GFI System Synesthesia dual modulator and Specular Tempus reverb pedals on the Arturia Microfreak and transform basic sounds into something much, much cooler."

00:00 synesthesia 13:11 specular tempus

EMS SYNTHI A/SYNTHE A SWITCHTRIX ELECTRONICS

video upload by SWITCHTRIX ELECTRONICS

"Here's a demo of the basic functions of the new Switchtrix electronics SYNTHE A.An acurate recreation of the classic synth with additional features and analogue switch matrix."

JUPITER-X/Xm O.S. 3.0 with NEW Sound Engine!!!

video upload by gattobus

"Quick demo of the new native sound engine that is available exclusively for Jupiter-X/Xm in O.S. 3.0 update. In this video I'm playing some of the factory scenes that I created exclusively for this amazing instrument.

Built on the classic JUPITER heritage, vintage analog sound has been modernized with new capabilities and creative options.

4 Oscillators with new waveforms, 2 LFOs, 5 Envelopes, Double XMod and Sync options, etc... A new iArpeggio is introduced, with new patterns and PROBABILITY styles.

O.S. 3.0 also doubles internal memory for user scenes and tones!

Download it for free, following the links below:

Jupiter-X: https://www.roland.com/global/support...

Jupiter-Xm: https://www.roland.com/global/support..."

Update notes:

[ Ver.3.00 ] APR 2022

Please refer to the "JUPITER-X Owner's Manual Ver. 3.0 and later" and "JUPITER-X Reference Manual Ver. 3.0 and later" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ].

Additional Functions

The model "JUPITER-X" has been newly provided as a preloaded model.

The model "JUPITER-X" is a new model that takes the model "JUPITER-8" as its motif and is designed with the aim of achieving the ideal analog synthesizer configuration. Through such moves as adoption of four oscillators, seven types of waveform selection, implementation of oscillator pan and oscillator delay, adoption of a variety of velocity sense functions, and more, this provides new vintage synth expressiveness that transcends the boundaries of vintage synths.

The functionality of I-ARPEGGIO has been extended.

I-ARP TYPE setting values have been increased from 55 to 65 (10 more) and I-ARP RHYTHM setting values have been increased from 44 to 65 (21 more).

Mode switching has been added to enable easy switching of simple arpeggios and step sequencers for each individual part.

It is now possible to change styles and variations for each individual part by using I-ARP and the ARP mode.

A Probability function has been added. This makes it possible to assign a probability to the sound production of each note, and also enables changing its extent through interlinking with I-ARPEGGIO.

New preset sound content has been added (scenes and tones).

The number of scenes and the number of user tones have both been increased from 256 to 512.

Functionality Improvement

Various improvements to the user interface have been made.

When setting parameter values, a value list can now be displayed by pressing the [ ENTER ] button.

The structure of the view displayed when the [ MENU ] button is pressed has been reorganized.

The naming screens for scenes, tones, and the like have been improved.

The order of Z-Core Tone parameters has been reorganized.

Bug Fixes

The following bugs were fixed.

Minor bugs.

Quad Krell

video upload by Todd Barton

"Been exploring this self-generating Krell patch the past few days and loving the interaction of the 4 oscillators from the Nested Vector Oscillator along with the 4 Buchla Functions Generators into the 4 Lo Pass Gates. Enjoy!

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

Behringer's Synth Building Platform & New DX7 FM Synth In the Works?

The following was shared by Behringer. Sounds like modeling technology. Note the 6-Op FM algorhythm on the screen. Classic DX7.

"Some days ago we posted the image of our new synth platform. And now the baby has come alive:-) Nothing is more exciting for engineers to design a product over several months, receive the first prototype and fire it up. As you can see our platform is working perfectly and the engineers are already writing firmware for the next synths.

This will be the beginning of a super exciting series of hybrid synths, so powerful that it can run the most complex algorithms as well as several synths in parallel. The key bed here is designed around our proprietary capacitive sense technology, that is much more sensitive and playable than commercially available technology. This is one of the many reasons why we’re so excited about these innovative platforms and building blocks, as they form the foundation for our new generation of disruptive synthesis products. Perhaps in the future we can write firmware that allows you to customize these synths to your preferences.

We use very sophisticated simulation tools, that allow us to test the complete system in a virtual environment, way before the actual hardware is built. This is called “Digital Twin” engineering and we have heavily invested in this technology - all with the purpose to improve the design quality, speed up time to market and save cost. You’ll find similar technology in the aeronautics and automotive industry and our key technology partner is Siemens. “Digital Twin” simulation includes functional and mechanical, temperature, EMC (Electro-Magnetic Compliance) and Safety performance, as well as BOM (Bill Of Material) cost management. This whole process has increased efficiency of up to 600% for all our 350 global engineers."

Dawless Jam with Novation Peak, Vermona DRM1 and Arturia Minibrute 2s driven by the Beatstep Pro.

video upload by Le corbeau-poisson

"It's my first public attempt at playing some EDM. Please, tell me what you think. According to you, what genre of EDM is it ?

Thanks for listening."

Serge Modular Patch Quick Reference

This one is in via supporting member ty hodson.

"I'm finally in the process of mining the notes and patch suggestions from various sources, but mostly from the old Yahoo! Serge group and later the (still sorely missed) Quad Slope group. The biggest chunk of those old notes was kindly provided to me by cebec, for which I'm grateful.

I started a spreadsheet to make it easy to quickly look up various patches. My aim was (is) to keep it as concise as possible in order to quickly find the info for patching up a particular function."

You can find the full post on ty's website, Serge Modular Synthesizer Info.

Sequential Synth Tips With SHOOK / Jasper Wijnands: Composing A Song With The Prophet-10

video upload by Sequential

"Welcome back to 'Sequential Synth Tips,' where some of our favorite artists share their tips, tricks, and techniques on Sequential synths. In this episode, Jasper Wijnands aka SHOOK shows us how to design sounds for each part of a song using only the Prophet-10.

Follow SHOOK here:
https://www.shookmusic.com/
http://www.facebook.com/shookshookshook
http://instagram.com/shookmusic

For more information on Sequential instruments:
https://www.sequential.com/"

Sequential Prophet Rev2 Synth: Demo No Talking #5

video upload by Benja

"They call me the human arpeggiator.

Sequential Instruments Prophet Rev2 Synthesizer, 16 voice version."

Introducing NiftyKEYZ - from Cre8audio

video uploads by Cre8audio

And a video from Patchwerks:


NiftyKEYZ Makes Eurorack Polyphony Easier video upload by Patchwerks

"In this video Tom and Matthew form Patchwerks share an overview and demo of the new NiftyKeyz by Cre8audio. Demo includes a demonstration on building a 4-voice polyphonic synthesizer in eurorack format.

Learn more about the NiftKEYZ here: https://www.patchwerks.com

From Cre8audio:
'More than just a full-sized 49 key keyboard (with aftertouch), NiftyKEYZ has a whole load of space for a pile of whatever eurorack format modules you want to toss into it. All told, NiftyKEYZ has 112hp of available module space and its newly designed power supply provides 1500mA +12v, 1000mA -12v, and 1000mA +5v power. Stuff NiftyKEYZ with modules and you’ll have a franken-synth that’s only limit is the bounds of your imagination (or lack thereof).

So having 4 voices that you can assign willy nilly in your own Frankensynth is super cool, but we thought you wouldn’t want us to stop there! NiftyKEYZ also has a multi-mode arpeggiator that syncs to an external clock as well as NiftyKEYZ’s internal clock.

Speaking of clock, NiftyKEYZ can easily divide incoming clock to your heart’s content, as well as generate its own kicking pulse. Perfect as the center of your system or just being a part of it.

Pretty Mod right? Speaking of Mod, NiftyKEYZ’s modwheel can send constant voltage, allowing you to modulate like a mad person. Additionally, you can toggle the modwheel into LFO mode where now the modwheel will control the depth of clock-synced LFO with 5 fantastic user-selectable shapes.

We’ve only begun to scratch the surface. We haven’t even started to go on about the autochord, sequencing, expression I/O, velocity, and oh yea, there’s aftertouch too!!!!!'

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by : Tom Butcher and Matthew Piecora
Video by: Matthew Piecora ( EZBOT) and Stephen Ly (Project 32)
https://www.ezbot.live"

The press release w/ specs:



Introducing NiftyKEYZ - Eurorack case and keyboard!

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022, Cre8audio introduced NiftyKEYZ a eurorack friendly, utility packed case with an integrated full-sized 49key synth-action MIDI controller keyboard.

NiftyKEYZ melds a utility packed eurorack format modular synthesizer case into a modern MIDI controller keyboard, enabling users to configure their own “dream synth” out of eurorack format components/modules.

Configure your keyz…

Designed to bring the fun and flexibility of the eurorack modular synthesizer format to keyboard instruments, NiftyKEYZ provides an ample canvass for users that want to get creative with synthesizer their own configurations & modular synthesis manifested in keyboard form.

Much more than a eurorack case with a MIDI controller attached to it, NiftyKEYZ sets out to redefine the idea of what a synthesizer keyboard can be.

NiftyKEYZ first and foremost offers keyboard & MIDI control over 4 CV + Gate outs. NiftyKEYZ’s MIDI implementation enables the use of each of its 4 CV + Gate outs as either a part of a fully patchable polyphonic instrument or on their own monophonically. Additionally, each voice can be split across multiple MIDI zones on the keyboard. For example, it is possible to create a 4 voice polyphonic instrument or a 3 voice instrument in part of the keyboard range, while splitting another voice into a monophonic instrument elsewhere. The possibilities just begin there.

NiftyKEYZ also has a plethora of powerful performance functions that add expressivity and flexibility. These include a multi-mode arpeggiator, multi-mode clock synced LFO, aftertouch, velocity, sustain/latch mode, internal clock, expression out, and much more. All of these performance features are tied to CV outs, providing an unprecedented amount of modulation and control possibilities. Adding dimensions of depth to instruments is easy.

NiftyKEYZ’s CV & audio capabilities don't end with its performance capabilities. Users will appreciate the integrated 2x buffered mults as well as the 2x outputs and headphone out with dedicated controls.

Beyond NiftyKEYZ’s modular synthesis capabilities, it is also a very capable USB and 5 pin Din MIDI controller and device. It can not only take midi in from computers and external MIDI devices but also send MIDI back out to control them. Use NiftyKEYZ to control software-based instruments, other MIDI instruments, and/or let it be sequenced from DAWs, MIDI controllers, and sequencers. It's all possible!

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