Next Generation Eurorack Bursts! // AJH Synth Multi Burst Envelopes

video upload by DivKidVideo

"Here we have the new Multi Burst Envelopes Eurorack module from AJH Synth. It takes a classic burst functions and elevates that up a level by bursting envelopes (rather than just triggers) and also allowing you to slope in or out the bursts. This would take a VCA with an envelope to make a traditional burst rise or fall over it’s burst period, so a handy and musical addition for this module. There’s CV control over all parameters and options to merge internal and external clocks for polyrhythms as well as step through the burst stages with any gate or trigger pattern you’d like to throw at it."

TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS

INTRO & FEATURES
00:00 Hello & patch previews
01:06 What is the MBE
01:54 Panel and control run down
03:00 Setting up a burst & module behaviours

PATCHES
04:34 Pulse width under modulation - envelope time controls
06:51 Bouncing bassline slopes
08:06 Mixing sequenced rhythms with bursts
09:05 Synthesising percussion like an old drum machine with added groove & feel
10:13 Strumming virtual polyphonic strings
11:26 How to make loops, irregular rhythms and reset behaviour
13:33 Experiment clap rattles!
14:42 Bursts as melodic patterns & staircase waveforms
16:19 Pattern generator & probability fill maker
16:42 Driving external envelopes with the gate out
18:18 Double bursts with gated LFO CV
19:47 CV LFO Rates for bouncing generative ambience

Norand Morphos - Jam #2

video upload by Norand

"An electro jam using Mono and Morphos.
Mono is used for the drums, Morphos for the bass and plucks."

Norand Morphos Jams

The New Oberheim OB-X8 - Sneak Peak

We have some pics and the feature list for the new Oberheim OB-X, except it's not just an OB-X. It's essentially an OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8 in one for $5k, and it's coming next month.

You can hear it here and here.

Specs / Feature list follows:

8-voice, pure-analog polyphony with sine, saw, square, triangle, and noise

Two discrete SEM/OB-X-lineage VCOs per voice deliver classic punchy Oberheim tone

Discrete SEM-lineage VCFs deliver authentic OB-X-style tone and presence

Genuine Curtis filters add bold OB-Xa/OB-8 character

Meticulously modeled envelope responses match each OB model: OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8

The 61-key FATAR velocity- and touch-sensitive keyboard allows unparalleled expression and responsiveness

Bi-timbral capability allows two presets simultaneously for splits and doubles

400-plus factory programs, including the full set of factory sounds for the OB-X, OB-SX, OB-Xa, and OB-8

Integral, fanless, heatsink-free power supply

Real walnut end cheeks

High-resolution OLED display enables patch management and easy access to advanced features

Classic Oberheim Pitch and Mod levers allow expressive note bending, vibrato, and access to arpeggiator functions

Enhancements
Additional SEM Filter modes add high-pass, band-pass, and notch functions to the classic OB-X filter

Vintage knob allows variable amounts of voice-to-voice variability to emulate the behavior of vintage instruments

Velocity sensitivity adds expressiveness to volume and filter

Channel Aftertouch adds real-time performance-based modulation

Enhanced unison allows variable voice stacking from 1-8 voices

Variable triangle wave cross-modulation

Over 600 user-programmable preset locations

Programmable per-voice pan allows wider stereo presence

Variable oscillator and noise levels

Ins & Outs
Stereo and Mono outputs
Volume, Sustain, and Filter inputs
Arpeggiator clock input
MIDI In, Out, Thru
USB

MSRP: $5000
Release date: June

SoundsDivine 'Cosmic Funk Vol 1' & 2 u-he Hive Presets

video uploads by SoundsDivine111

Preview of the presets from the 'Cosmic Funk Vol.1 & Vol.2 soundsets for u-he Hive.

https://soundsdivine.com/product-tag/hive/

Vintage HEM Electronic Music Machine

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via this auction

This one was spotted and sent in via M Me.

Google translated from the listing: "Estate : H.E.M. Electronic music machine 60s 70s for hobbyists and collectors approx. 60x48x16cm weight approx. 27 kg (what is that? Origin? Think what for musicians. Function? Plug and cable are missing. So what for collectors and hobbyists See pictures for condition!"

Not finding anything else about this machine out there. It appears to be a preset organ expander with rhythm mahcine. They also made a STRING-PHASING, chorus/vibrato effects pedal pictured further below. If you know anything about them feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this post.

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New SOMA TERRA Synth

TERRA announcement (SOMA labs) video upload by Vlad Kreimer

"All sound in this video is TERRA without additional FX.
Just a slight master limiter was added."

via SOMA LABORATORY

TERRA is a new SOMA Labs synth that is currently in development.
TERRA is a highly conceptual device. The core idea is unity of nature and technology, and a perfect balance between simplicity and versatility. Behind the extremely simple interface hides a complex polyphonic, microtonal synthesizer with a broad and flexible sound palette that ranges from classical beautiful tones to complex atonal noise, and offers smooth and fast transitions between these extremes.

The innovative keyboard design invites new playing techniques and covers the full range of a grand piano with the possibility to tune each note with an accuracy of 125 steps per semitone. To achieve this range with such a simple keyboard we designed a unique system of pitch shifting using four additional sensors. Pressing different combinations of them will result in 16 variations of keyboard transposing, including up to 3 octaves up and down, fifth, fourth, third, tone etc.
Not only do you get the full range of a grand piano in a very compact design, TERRA also offers an entirely new and different approach to playing melodies and chords.

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AJH Synth NEW! MULTI BURST ENVELOPES

NEW! MULTI BURST ENVELOPES - An 8-shape envelope generator, with multiple time-controlled repeats video upload by AJH Synth Official

"An introduction and brief overview of the new MULTI BURST ENVELOPES from AJH Synth." Video by DreamsOfWires

The MiniMod Multi Burst Envelopes module generates variable length bursts of repeating envelopes that can change over time, with CV control of all functions.

The BURSTS control selects a 'Burst Sequence' of between 1 and 40 bursts. The envelope shape of a burst is chosen with the rotary switch, or it can be varied using an external CV, so that it is even possible to chose a different envelope shape for each individual burst in a sequence.

The width of the envelope (i.e. the attack and decay time) is varied with the P-WIDTH control and this can also be CV controlled as a sequence is progressing, so it is possible to vary the envelope speed of each individual envelope burst while a Burst Sequence is running.

The repeat time of individual bursts in a Burst Sequence is set with the LFO Rate control. The LFO rate can be varied with an external CV as a sequence is progressing, so the gap between envelopes can speed up or slow down over time. An external clock can also time the bursts in a burst sequence instead of, or in addition to the internal LFO. Bursts can also be manually incremented with the CLK push button.

The SLOPE control allows Bursts to start quietly and build in level to maximum, or they can start at full level and then reduce in level as the Burst Sequence progresses. In the centre position all Bursts are of equal level.

Full USER GUIDE video available 30 minutes after this video goes live.

Check out the AJH Synth playlists for more 'Patch of The Week' videos, featuring 'how to' guides detailing a range of sounds, some familiar, some less so, some with a short performance example, and each containing a patch sheet at the end to show you how to construct it for yourself."

立夏赏小羽 Summer Begins, Wingie Upgrades

video upload by Meng Qi

"Link to v1.1 firmware & manuals: https://github.com/mengqimusic/Wingie...

// Summer's greetings from Synthesis Minority (合成少数派)

Today is LiXia (立夏), the 7th solar term of the lunar caledar, marking the beginning of Summer.

It was also in a summer when Wingie's first prototype came out.

So I thought summer must be a season of rich sounds—cicadas singing, birds chirping, poets from the past chanting besides instruments.

I wonder if the poet a thousand years ago, when he wrote: 'The lotus wind delivers its fragrance, the bamboo drops make a clear sound", was in a summer more pleasant than where I'm. But Meng Haoran (孟浩然) must have been lonely, that's why when he "wanted to make music," he hesitated because ''there was no bosom friend who can resonate with him'.

Maybe he should have resort to something else? May it be a resonator?

Just kidding. But Wingie is a resonator. It resonates with all frequencies it receives (take it rationally or subjectively).

Anyway, we make it to come to a new summer. Also, the Wingie firmware is updated. I've added a couple new features.

Probably, I do have some expectations on people who got Wingie—No matter there's someone who can resonate with your feeling, just feel free to make music!

// New Features of Wingie2 v1.1

- Customizable Caves (setting via instrument interface & MIDI)
- 6 Caves
- Adjustable Pre / Post Clipper Gain (from clean to saturated to destroyed sound)
- Global Tuning
- Customizable MIDI Channels (setting via MIDI)
- Storable Settings"

5 things you can make with free Virt Vereor synth plugin + presets for VST, AU, and AAX

video upload by Noise Engineering

"We're using our free synth plugin Virt Vereor to make scary soundscapes, whales, deep bass lines, car sounds from the present or future, and some saw waves for leads and atmospheres.

Visit the plugin page on our website, then select the "Presets" dropdown to download the 5 things in this video here: https://bit.ly/3OUyDoP

Virt Vereor is part of our Freequel bundle, which includes Sinc Vereor and Ruina. It is available for Mac and PC, in VST3, AU, and AAX formats. To get all three of these free plugins, create an account on our Customer Portal, download the installer, and then run the installer here: https://portal.noiseengineering.us

Virt Vereor is a powerful synthesizer based on a unique set of three synthesis algorithms. Virt Vereor makes a tremendous amount of unique sounds with an immediate and usable interface. Astute users will recognize these algorithms from Noise Engineering’s contribution to Arturia’s Microfreak V3 firmware and our upcoming Eurorack module."

Launchkey & Cubase 12 Integration // Novation Live

video upload by NovationTV

"In this edition of Novation Live, we'll be covering the new Launchkey Mk3 controller integration with Steinberg Cubase 12, exploring workflow, features and more!

The new Cubase 12 gives your Launchkey MIDI controller powerful integration. Now, you can stay focused on your music with screen feedback, and quick access to essential controls that make working in Cubase with Launchkey more intuitive. Steinberg’s latest update to Cubase is a significant improvement from the previous HUI script, giving you high functionality using Launchkey with Cubase 12.

All Launchkey owners will receive a 10% discount on the full version of Cubase Pro 12, Cubase Artist 12, Cubase Elements 12 and the Competitive Crossgrade from other DAWs exclusively in Steinberg's online shop until May 20, 2022. The discount code will be accessible from the customer portal.

Launchkey [MK3] is our intuitive and fully integrated MIDI keyboard controller for making tracks in Ableton Live, designed to give you everything you need to create and play your music. Made for creators of all abilities, the Launchkey gives you inspirational tools to expand your musical vocabulary. Scale and Chord modes and a powerful arpeggiator push your musical creativity and help start new ideas. Custom Modes and a full-size MIDI output transform Launchkey [MK3] into a powerful centrepiece of any music-making setup. Launchkey [MK3] is made to create.

--- Discover Launchkey [MK3]:
https://novationmusic.com/en/keys/lau..."