Waellenbad - Clicks & Chords Part 2: Chroma

video upload by dænkrø_ ElectriXity_

"Here's Part 2, the second étude on my two new instruments Yamaha Portasound PSS 680 and PSS 380. As you might have guessed it is based on a chromatic scale as opposed to the pentatonic scale of Part 1.
Enjoy!"

Part 1 here

Pedalboard GIVEAWAY ! Stereo Pedalboard Synthesizer Sound Demo

video upload by Perfect Circuit

"Visit https://bit.ly/3pZfhDD to enter to win today !
Check out Emily here : https://www.youtube.com/c/EmilyHopkins

We teamed up with Emily Hopkins to create and give away a fantastic stereo pedalboard!

Before we shipped it off to her though, we had to give it a rip with the UDO Super 6 !"

The Best Grooveboxes To Buy in 2022 (So Far)

video upload by Reverb

"Enter to Win the Beetronics Zzombee
Grooveboxes are a great option for producers that want to have a streamlined all-in-one unit for idea and song generation, and in 2022 there are a bunch of great options. See what Fess's picks for 2022 (so far) are.

0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Roland MC-707
2:53 - Roland MC-101
3:42 - Novation Circuit Tracks
5:01 - Elektron Model:Cycles
5:51 - Polyend Play
6:45 - Teenage Engineering OP-Z
7:40 - Outro"

Oberheim OB-X8 Demos by Orano Music

video uploads by Orano Music

Playlist:

1. OBX8 1st sound made, this thing is huge #OBX8 #TomOberheim #Oberheim

Very Brief to let everyone considering this synth and wondering how big it can sound. This is a very quickly thrown together Fast Attack Pad sound. Some PWM, Slight Pitch Mod on One osc, and a touch of Strymon Big Sky for Verb. Opening up the Filter on this beast just has me in awe! SHOW LESS

2. Oberheim OBX8 and OB6, Perfect Companions #OBX8 #OB6 #Oberheim

I wanted to try and recreate one of my Favourite OB6 Patches in the OBX8. The result at the correct filter amount is very close, the two have the same character but are so much two different beasts. They bounce off each other and both shine in their own way.

This is not a technical Vs video its just to let you hear them both together. The sequence at the start is from OB6 then I play my programmed patch on the OBX8 live.

The OB6 arp is using the onboard OB6 preset fx running through a Strymon Big Sky verb OBX8 patch is Mono running through the same Big Sky Verb, no other FX or processing.

3. Live Play - OBX8 XMOD Sound Design - #OBX8 #OBERHEIM #XMOD

This is a live recording of me playing around with the XMOD on the OBX8, the variation in sound is exceptional, once a sweet spot has been found it just sings!

I basically hit record and took this all in one take. Pad - OB6 on Hold
Arpeggio - OBX8

Love this synth! it may just be my favourite ever!

4. Recreate Thriller on the Oberheim OBX8 #oberheim #obx8 #OB-X8 #Thriller #michaeljackson

Every Sound on this Except the Drums is created on the Oberheim OBX8, done for fun, just to see how close it gets :) great Synth, absolutely love it.

5. Oberheim OBX8 - Sound Design 90's Nostalgia #oberheim #obx8 #sequential

Not the Usual Oberheim massive sound, but some serious 90s nostalgia, took me back to being 18 again :)

Original Track is -
Crystal Waters - Gypsy Woman (she's homeless)

Additional demos

Sequential Prophet X demo by Giaga Robot

video upload by Algam EKO

"Giaga Robot ci accompagna alla scoperta di tutte le funzioni del potente synth Sequential Prophet X, uno strumento nel quale la sintesi digitale e quella sample-based (150GB + 50GB caricabili dall’utente) si uniscono per dare vita ad un motore sonoro dagli orizzonti praticamente infiniti. Filtro analogico, due multi-effetti, 4 LFO, 4 inviluppi DADSR e una matrice di modulazione estesa fanno di questo synth a tastiera semi-pesata a 5 ottave (velocity e aftertouch), con arpeggiatore e sequencer polifonico uno strumento perfetto per i tastieristi professionisti."

Sequential Prophet Rev 2 demo a cura di Giaga Robot

video upload by Algam EKO

"Giaga Robot ci dimostra il synth analogico Sequential Prophet Rev 2 in versione a tastiera 5 ottave. Si tratta di un sintetizzatore bi-timbrico, con 8 voci di polifonia, sequencer polifonico (6 note per step) a 64 step, arpeggiatore e multi-effetto. Il motore di sintesi è basato su 2 DCO con forme d’onda variabili in modo continuo, un VCF passa basso Curtis a 2/4 poli, 3 inviluppi D-ADSR e 4 LFO. Estesa è la capacità di modulazione, grazie alla matrice da 22 sorgenti e 53 destinazioni."

A Visit the Italian Synth Museum

video upload by Alex Ball

You can find additional posts featuring the museum here.

"Whilst taking a holiday in Italy we stopped off at Museo del Synth Marchigiano for a couple of days and this is the account of what I experienced there.

Enormous thanks to everyone at the museum, particularly Riccardo and Paolo.

https://www.museodelsynth.org/

0:00 Intro
1:19 Synket
4:40 EKO Computerhythm
8:01 Chilton Talentmaker
12:07 Crumar Compac Synth
13:41 Crumar DP-50
15:07 Elkatwin 61
16:29 Elka Synthex
19:38 CRB Oberon
21:29 CRB Voco Strings
22:53 CRB Uranus 2.0
24:34 Farfisa Polychrome
25:24 Logan Piano Strings Synthesizer
27:10 Welson Syntex
28:28 Keytek CTS-2000
29:47 Baleani Solista"

Donner B1 Analog Bass Synthesizer & Sequencer Now Available in the UK and EU

The Donner B1 Analog Bass Synthesizer & Sequencer is now available in the UK here, and EU here.

"Donner B1 Analog Bass Synthesizer & Sequencer with VCF, Saturation, and Delay Effects. In order to provide a better user experience, Donner B1 analog bass synthesizer has made unprecedented innovations in the operation interface, offering a more straightforward and more intuitive interface for all music lovers. And this innovation won the 2022 red dot design award."

You can find demos in previous posts here.

Yamaha Introduces the MODX+

video upload by Yamaha Synths Official

It looks like the rumors were wrong on this one - no AN-X engine. Instead we get the AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) sample and synthesis engine, and a pure FM-X (Frequency Modulation) engine.

"Check out the compact, lightweight MODX+ synthesizers, designed to help you take control of your sound and stand out on every stage, studio or stream.

MODX+ is powered by the same innovative technologies found in our flagship MONTAGE synthesizer including the AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) sample and synthesis engine and a pure FM-X (Frequency Modulation) synth engine for amazing sound playback and complex sound design.

MODX+ Motion Control brings the sophisticated automation of music production to live performances by giving you simultaneous control of up to 128 parameters. So you can shape live sound like a conductor commands an orchestra."

SOUND

The most important element of any instrument is the sound. MODX+ makes all elements of your music sound amazing. MODX+ uses the same technology that powers the flagship MONTAGE: 128 notes of AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) sample and synthesis polyphony for stunning emulative acoustic instruments, synth sounds and drums. MODX+ also features 128 notes of FM-X (Frequency Modulation) polyphony - a unique, expressive, highly-programmable synthesis technology for dynamic, electro-modern music creation.

The AWM2 engine is exclusive to Yamaha synthesizers and offers much more than just sample playback. Each of the 16 AWM2 Parts feature eight programmable synthesizers with 18 different filter types, amplitude, pitch and filter envelope generators, nine LFOs, 3-band EQ and a dedicated dual insert effect with Virtual Circuitry Modeling.

The FM-X engine: Everything you love about the iconic DX7 meets the latest Yamaha innovations. FM-X produces classic ‘80s or cutting-edge EDM synthesizer sound with incredible dynamic range, power and fidelity. MODX+ goes well beyond the capabilities of the original DX7 with an 8-operator FM architecture, 128-note polyphony, many filter types and more. All with Motion Control for ever-evolving and changing textures to create sounds no one has ever heard before.

256-NOTE TOTAL POLYPHONY
MODX+ features 128-note stereo AWM2 polyphony and 128-notes of FM-X polyphony. Due to the unique architecture of MODX+ and MONTAGE, this polyphony is always available without latency or compromising other features.

Smart Morph enables morphing between FM-X sounds. Its sophisticated A.I. algorithm creates an interactive morphing map from up to eight FM-X sounds. You can “play” this map from the touchscreen or use the Super Knob to move between two points. The result is a staggering number of interesting and interactive new sounds.

You can find additional info at: www.yamaha.com/2/modxplus

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PWM Malevolent 10 Patches [No Talking]

video upload by VCO USA

"10 Patches on the PWM Malevolent Analog Synthesizer. Demonstrating the mean and gritty character of the synth while giving you some idea of how it might sit in your mixes!

Timestamps:

0:00 Patch 001
1:13 Patch 002
2:38 Patch 003
4:18 Patch 004
5:23 Patch 005
6:48 Patch 006
8:19 Patch 007
9:22 Patch 008
10:08 Patch 009
11:20 Patch 010

Patch Notes:

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