Letting Charlie the Conure Pick Out What Synthesizers to Jam With

video upload by Ghostfeeder

"I consult with my resident 'noise expert' to get his opinion on what synthesizers I should make a quick jam with."

More synth birds!

Build a DIY Waveshaper Effect (easy 2-component circuit)

video upload by Musical Miscellany

Follow-up to Building a DIY Touchplate Controller (it's easier than you think)

"I was doing some research on wave shapers and came across an article that describes a way to build one with just 2 components (a 100K linear taper pot and a 1N7000 transistor). I decided to give it a shot and it came out really nice.

Intro & Design - 0:00
Parts Needed - 1:02
Building the Circuit - 1:53
Summary of the Build - 3:57
About Analog Waveforms - 4:52
Audio Demo - 5:29
Conclusion - 8:35

You can find the original webpage here: https://note.com/solder_state/n/nfdc2..."

VEMOM #33 modular set - Thu 3/30/23

video upload by SynthAddict

"Including many modules, Keystep Pro, ATV aFrame, and Korg SQ-1...

Originally played live in the Resident SF EMOM at Noisebridge Hackerspace on Thu 3/23/23

Resident Monthly Electronic Open Mic (March 2023)"

Resident Monthly Electronic Open Mic (March 2023)

video upload by Coyote Hearing Studio

"Resident is a monthly electronic audiovisual open mic event started in 2017. It is held on the 4th Thursday of the month. Resident is casual and cool, and the community you'll find is like no other for aspiring electronic musicians in the Bay. No judgments, no bullshit, just positive support and openness to new ideas.

hosted at Noisebridge - https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Resi..."

Woody's MYSTERY SYNTH Revealed

See the 2nd video here for the reveal.

Bad Gear - Sylenth1

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Lennar Digital Sylenth1. Is this ancient virtual analog synth plugin similarly influential as hardware classics like the Yamaha DX7 or Korg M1. Can it hold up when compared to other software instruments like Serum, Massive or Spire?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:05 Overview Sylenth1
01:21 Oscillators
01:32 Filters
01:40 Modulators (ADSRs, LFOs, MISC)
01:55 FX Section
02:16 Sounds
02:44 Features (Filter Routing,...)
03:16 Polyphony, Detune, Stereo
03:47 History of the Plugin, Skins, Software Piracy
04:21 Presets, Use in Famous Tracks
04:54 Sylence Hardware Interface DIY Build
05:01 Current State, Pricing
05:14 Hate
05:44 Jam 1 (EDM)
06:36 Jam 2 (Synth Pop)
07:35 Finale (Industrial Trap)
08:08 Verdict
09:20 Patreon Vocoder Shoutout"

PWM Malevolent 32-Key Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer w/ Original Box

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Siel DK 80 SN 001326

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"Gorgeous sounding vintage analog polysynth.

In perfect working condition and looking super good as well !

The original (double !) power supply (PSU) is included.

Memory back-up battery is brand new."

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Oberheim SEM Pro

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Vintage Casio VL-Tone How To Play Music Book 2

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Erae Touch - A different controller has arrived - TUTORIAL

video upload by True Cuckoo

"Hello. The new Embodme Erae Touch MIDI controller is in my heart. This young and small French company is challenging the industry with something that works and flows incredibly well. I love it.

Erae Touch product link:
Use my code ERAE-CUCKOO10 for 10% discount your way, and a small affiliate cut my way. https://www.embodme.com/erae-product-...

Chapters:
01:33 Getting Started
02:14 Changing MIDI channels without the editor
02:55 Changing MIDI octave
03:09 Selecting layouts
03:37 Sequencer Layout
03:58 Erae Lab, the editor, the idea
04:48 Erae Lab, overview
05:24 Make a keyboard on a designated MIDI channel
06:16 Turning off pressure, glissando and such…
07:25 Setting the keyboard to the Auto Channel
08:41 Analog Rytm octave limitations
09:07 Bass keyboard
09:27 Creating a key pad for the kick drum
10:29 Introduction to Styles, button animation
12:58 Duplicating and setting up MIDI per element
14:14 Changing colours
15:29 Finalising and trying the layout
16:38 Fine tuning colours
17:03 Introducing the ALT layout
18:15 Creating an alternate layout for drum sticks
19:40 Push the layout to the Erae Touch
20:11 Turning off MIDI clock receive on the Rytm
21:10 I'm not a drummer, but let's play!"