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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Akai AX73 Analog Synthesizer

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Roland VP-03 vs. Behringer VP340 - Vocoder Comparison

video upload by Easy Tiger

"Since I happened to have these two vocoders with me at the same time I thought I'd do a little comparison.

I go over what all the controls on these devices do. I then compare the sound of the two units briefly and in the end I'll perform a track switching back and forth between the two units.

If you're mainly interested in the comparison of how they sound go straight to about the12:00 mark."

Spectralis 2 Tutorial: Turn any digital poly synth into a paraphonic hybrid analog synth.

video upload by MIDERA

"Do you have a Spectralis 1 or 2 (they are identical for this tutorial)?
Do you have a polyphonic synth that you'd like to do something new with?
With a Spectralis, you can use it's internal filters to create a paraphonic hybrid synthesizer by sending the external audio inputs into the Spectralis. Here I'm bringing the Access Virus TI Polar into the Spectralis 2 and processing it with the analog (and digital) filters. The Virus is using a very basic initialized patch that you will hear at one point during the video.

Now, WHY would you want to do this? Simple. Let's say you have a digital synth with no analog filters and want to give it new punch. What if you WANT to have a 'paraphonic-like' sound? This is one way to achieve that. Perhaps, for no other reason than to do it, because it sounds good. Mixed with the internal oscillators, it sounds a lot like my Yamaha SK30. You can do so many things - why would you not want to try this if you have a Spectralis?

I say that this is creating a paraphonic 'hybrid' analog synth - but if you use an analog synthesizer going into this, I guess it would no longer be hybrid, it would be a fully analog paraphonic synth. I don't think it matters either way.

Is it paraphonic in the first place? I don't want to get into this debate. Frankly because I don't care about full or partial articulations. To me, it just means multiple voices that go through a single filter and VCA. That's all I mean.

This requires you to have your synthesizer with Local ON, on the same MIDI channel (1) as the internal part you are using.

I think you could do something similar with the Elektron Analog Heat. BUT - I think the Spectralis does a lot more, because you can sequence the sounds you are creating, you can add internal oscillators, you can FM the filters using the oscillators, and a LOT more. It may seem complex, but it's feasible to do and hopefully this video helps guide you on how to approach that.

Given that the Spectralis 1 and 2 seem to go for around $800-$1200 (in 2022), and all that it does - it's really worth it's price. This does mean it's twice as much money as an Analog Heat (which probably does other things really well - I've never used it and fully understand why you'd go for that instead of the Spectralis - BUT if you already have a Spectralis, this is a great way to experiment with it. Furthermore, I found using this setup to sound VERY similar to my Moog Matriarch. You've got multiple filters, that can be panned and modulated in a ton of ways. I'm not saying Spectralis + another synth = Moog Matriarch, they're different. BUT the sound seemed very similar to me, with the paraphonic aspects.

I fumbled around a bit - because I had to learn things on the way as well, which goes to show that even after owning this thing, I'm still not a true master of using it."

J. S. Bach - Musette Re Mayor, arranged by Dante Gonzales, using AtomoSynth synthesizers

video upload by Atomosynth

"Hello World, in this video an arrange of J. S. Bach - Musette Re Mayor, BWV Anh 126 by our friend, great artist and synthetist Dante Gonzales. using the AtomoSynth Mochika-X5, Koe-M6 and Koe2 controlled by midi with the yamaha QX3. Enjoy!!"

New Elektron Syntakt SY Swarm and SY Raw machines // Syntakt 1.20 upgrade

video upload by Elektron

"New Machines for your machine! We have added, SY Swarm and SY Raw, to the #Syntakt to help you reach new levels of sonic possibilities. With this sweet duo, the OS 1.20 upgrade is focusing on the melodic side of the Syntakt and expanding its already vast sound design capability.

Taking a leaf from the famed supersaw waveform but re-imagining in Elektron-style, the digital Machine, SY Swarm, is all about that sawtooth waveform which gives you seven of them in one mighty swarm. Use it to create everything from a fat lead to an insane buzzing texture

SY Raw puts all the classic analog waveforms at your fingertips in not only one but two oscillators, to be used as building blocks for your musical endeavors. Add a pinch of noise and a spoonful of ring modulation to the mix, and you have everything you need to create everything from low, low bass to cutting leads, and melodic percussion.

The music in this video is created by only using these two new Machines. Go download this new OS here: https://bit.ly/3tU4Bbt"

Syntakt SY Raw machine overview // Creating a patch from scratch using the Syntakt 1.20 upgrade

video upload by Elektron

"In this Syntakt 1.20 upgrade overview, we show you how to use the SY Raw machine and what its parameters can do. We'll also cover how to create a big bouncy analog bass sound and how to save a sound on Syntakt."

00:00 Hello!
00:08 SY Raw Sounds
00:24 SY Raw tutorial
02:00 Syntakt patch from scratch
06:00 How to save a sound on Syntakt
06:26 Where to learn more

Syntakt SY Swarm machine overview // Creating a patch from scratch using the Syntakt 1.20 upgrade

video upload by Elektron

"In this Syntakt 1.20 upgrade overview, we show you how to use the SY Swarm machine to create a unique and melodic lead. We'll also cover what its parameters can do and how to save a sound on Syntakt.

Upgrade your Syntakt here: https://bit.ly/3tU4Bbt
Explore Syntakt: https://bit.ly/3guomDn

00:00 Hello!
00:05 SY Swarm Sounds
00:24 SY Swarm tutorial
02:13 Syntakt patch from scratch
05:56 How to save a sound on Syntakt
06:30 Where to learn more"

Syntakt 1.2 Firmware: A Musical Exploration

video upload by Red Means Recording

"Let's make some music with the new Syntakt synth engines: Swam and Raw.

00:00 intro
1:00 making the beat
10:50 performance"

Modular synthesizer // Night Shift

video upload by LowPassMountain

New Instruō - càrn four channel signal processing utility eurorack module

video upload by Instruō

"New Module Day!!!
Here's the càrn :)

At its core, the Instruō càrn is a four channel signal processing utility with distinct functionality and individual outputs per channel. It is optimised for both audio and control voltage signals and offers a voltage-controlled panner with constant power panning, a VCA, a ring modulator, and a signal crossfader – all housed within a compact stereo mixer format.

As a mixer, càrn can function as a traditional end-of-chain summing stage with a built-in stereo VCA. It can also seamlessly expand to related stereo Instruō modules via its pair of stereo back jacks and included low profile stereo cable. càrn includes an optional stereo limiter that is perfect for everything between gentle signal softening to saturated drum bus distortion.

Whether you need a feature-dense signal processor, a hyper-compact summing mixer, or a soft-clipping signal mangler, càrn will meet
the challenge.

• AC & DC coupling options for audio and CV mixing • Voltage-controlled constant power panning
• Two-quadrant linear VCA
• Four-quadrant VCA (Ring modulation)
• Final stage stereo VCA
• Signal crossfading
• Individual channel outputs with normalling options • On-board limiting
• Back jack connectivity for expansion

00:00:00 Instruōduction
00:02:04 Overview
00:12:39 Processing CV
00:39:24 Mixing Audio
01:09:18 Voltage Controlled Crossfader
01:22:00 Panned Control Voltage/DC"

Instruō - Lubadh V2.0 Firmware Overview

video upload by Instruō

"The Lúbadh V2.0 firmware update is here!
With a brand new software audio engine rewritten from the ground up, this new firmware upgrades the module's existing capabilities and adds so much more.
True tape varispeed recording introduces the power of many iconic tape composition and manipulation techniques without the faff of razor blades and the actual tape! All with the benefit of control voltage.
Take control over playback with new external clocking capabilities and 1V/octave tracking.

• 10 minutes of recording time per loop
• Dual recording, looping, and overdubbing capabilities
• One-shot play and one-shot record modes
• External clocking
• Varispeed recording
• Multiple playheads
• 1V/Oct tracking
• Feedback functionality
• Capacitive front panel for flange and stall effects
• 10 factory presets and user configurable preset capabilities
• Includes 2 HP passive CV expansion module & 8GB USB flash drive"

00:00:00 Instruōduction
00:04:07 What is New: with version two
00:05:34 What is New: Delay Controls
00:06:21 TIME Pot: 1. Clock Divisions
00:07:28 TIME Pot: 2. Dub Level
00:08:27 TIME Pot: 3. Variable Control/User Definable
00:10:13 What is New: General
00:12:18 Preset: Tape Looper
00:18:39 Preset: Classic
00:23:08 Preset: Tape Looper (Return)
00:38:39 Preset: Clean
00:57:19 Preset: Clockable
01:17:27 Preset: Multi-Tape
01:46:28 Preset: SequencingMono
01:54:19 Preset: SequencingPoly
01:07:51 Preset: Melontron
02:12:56 Preset: Octave Delay
02:19:56 Preset: Broken Tape

Lúbadh - Preset management tutorial

00:00 Instruōduction
00:34 Lúbadh Presets Overview
01:11 Toggling Presets
02:14 Preset Curation
06:36 Factory Reset
07:03 Custom Presets
08:39 Formatting USB Drive
10:11 Outro

Lúbadh - Firmware update tutorial

00:00 Instruōduction
00:43 Identifying V1 vs. V2 Firmware
01:21 Identifying V2 Version
01:44 [1] Updating Version 2 Firmware
02:29 [2] Upgrading from V1 to V2 Firmware
04:29 [3] Upgrading with V2 Expansion Pack

New Moogerfooger Effects Plug-ins | MF-109S Saturator

video upload by Moog Music Inc

"The MF-109S Saturator, a brand new effect from Moog, is now available as a free gift with the purchase of the Moogerfooger Effects Plug-ins owners. This limited-time offer is also free to everyone who has previously purchased the Moogerfooger Effects Plug-ins since the collection was released in October.

In this video, we walk through the main functions of the MF-109S Saturator, starting with dialing in the sensitivity control to nicely capture your input signal’s dynamics. Next, we use the envelope follower to push the drive, and we also explore how to use the MF-109S to create an overdriven compressor. Finally, we explore how the noise generator section works and show how to use DC offsets to get an even wider variety of noise shapes.

The MF-109S Saturator is a new creative audio processor that emerged out of the Moogerfooger Effects Plug-ins development. A major component of the classic Moogerfooger functionality is the input drive stage, which adds warmth, distortion, and crunch to any given sound. The MF-109S allows users to have dynamic control over this drive circuit, opening up a new way for artists to interact with the unique saturation tool.

The Saturator is able to move from tight, distorted overdrive and analog saturation to smooth compression. Further, it models the noise generator circuit of the Minimoog Model D and allows for control of both noise generator level and noise tone with a switchable filter type.

All parameters of the MF-109S are able to be played, tweaked, automated, and modulated to create lively and truly musical performances. Adding a Moogerfooger effect to your sound invites exploration and experimentation to bring your musical expressions to life."