Sunday, May 07, 2023
Can a Yamaha PSR-SX700 Keyboard sound like an Analog Synthesizer?
video upload by Elmar Mihm
"All Sounds are from Yamaha PSR-SX700 Keyboard.
No external FX or EQ.#synth Hope you enjoy!
This composition is available as sheetmusic in my book 'Natürlich Piano'.
https://www.amazon.de/romantische-Kla..."
On Amazon US here.
Saturday, May 06, 2023
New SoundForce Chorus 6 & uChorus 6 Eurorack Modules
The Chorus 6
"Coming July 2023.
The SoundForce Chorus 6 is 16HP Juno style BDD chorus with plenty of CV inputs. It is using the Xvive MN3009 and the same audio path as the original circuit. It can do the classic Juno I, II and I+II modes. I+II modes are available from both the Juno 6 and Juno 60, each in mono (as the original) or stereo, giving you 4 I+II options. But the manual and external modes can take the module away from sweet and pretty sound territories right into weird and noisy soundscapes.
Some tech-talk:
A chorus effect is created by mixing a dry signal with a delayed signal. The delay time is modulated by an LFO to create more movement. To create some stereo width, the left and right modulation are 180 degrees out of phase. Exactly like the chorus in the Juno 6/60/106, the delay is made with MN3009 BBD chips. Also as in the original design, filters are added both before and after the BBD chips in an attempt to hide some of the artefacts of this very crude IC.
To get the audio “moving” through the chain of MOSFETs in the BBDs, driver signals are needed. This used to be done with the MN3101 BBD driver chip. Unlike the MN3009, there is no clone available of this ancient IC and this was a chance to add some modernity to the design. The drivers were replaced by a modern STM32 micro-controller along some extra ICs to convert the 3.3V logic to the negative voltage needed by the MN3009.
In order to recreate a genuine Juno-type modulation, the BDD driver signals of my Juno-106 were sampled over a few periods. Using the timer peripherals of the STM32, a replica of the BBD driver signals can be sent out to the MN3009’s. Although the driver signals only follow a very basic triangle LFO shape and could have been generated using direct synthesis in the firmware, this method gives an exact copy of the original driver signals including all the potential imperfections.
Implementing a digital programmable chip also allows a digital-style interface with tactile switches and LEDs as in the original Juno interface. The last used mode is saved and loaded when the module powers on. The CV inputs (with the exception of the MIX CV) are acquired by the STM32 ADC and can modulate the BBD driver signals based on parameters in the firmware.
Price and availability:
It’s available from end of June 2023 at ±299 euros incl VAT (247 euros outside of Europe) on the SoundForce webshop and at my dealers. US customers can order directly from Perfect Circuit Audio."
The uChorus 6
"Coming June 2023.
The SoundForce uChorus is 4HP compact version of the classic Juno style BDD chorus. It is using the Xvive MN3009 and the same audio path as the original circuit. It can do the classic Juno I, II and I+II modes. I+II modes are available from both the Juno 6 and Juno 60, each in mono (as the original) or stereo, giving you 4 I+II options. This module is a stripped down version of the bigger Chorus 6 module which includes CV control.
Some tech-talk:
A chorus effect is created by mixing a dry signal with a delayed signal. The delay time is modulated by an LFO to create more movement. To create some stereo width, the left and right modulation are 180 degrees out of phase. Exactly like the chorus in the Juno 6/60/106, the delay is made with MN3009 BBD chips. Also as in the original design, filters are added both before and after the BBD chips in an attempt to hide some of the artefacts of this very crude IC.
To get the audio “moving” through the chain of MOSFETs in the BBDs, driver signals are needed. This used to be done with the MN3101 BBD driver chip. Unlike the MN3009, there is no clone available of this ancient IC and this was a chance to add some modernity to the design. The drivers were replaced by a modern STM32 micro-controller along some extra ICs to convert the 3.3V logic to the negative voltage needed by the MN3009.
In order to recreate a genuine Juno-type modulation, the BDD driver signals of my Juno-106 were sampled over a few periods. Using the timer peripherals of the STM32, a replica of the BBD driver signals can be sent out to the MN3009’s. Although the driver signals only follow a very basic triangle LFO shape and could have been generated using direct synthesis in the firmware, this method gives an exact copy of the original driver signals including all the potential imperfections.
Implementing a digital programmable chip also allows a digital-style interface with tactile switches and LEDs as in the original Juno interface. The last used mode is saved and loaded when the module powers on.
Price and availability:
It’s available from end of June 2023 at ±199 euros incl VAT (164 euros outside of Europe) on the SoundForce webshop and at my dealers. US customers can order directly from Perfect Circuit Audio."
[impro] Blofeld Multimode Track (050523)
video upload by Synthesizer Video Service
"Equipment:
Waldorf Blofeld (all sounds)
M-Audio Axiom 61 (controller keyboard)
Expression pedal
Recorded in one go without any further post-processing with a Zoom H4N recorder.
If you want to support me, check out my synthesizer patches:
https://frequture.net/shop"
Commodore Music on a Super Nintendo & Nintendo NES - Jet Power Jack
video upload by MrCaliforniaD
"Me: Mom, can we have synthesizers at home?
Mom: We have synthesizers at home.
Synthesizers at home:
🤓"
Chill synthetic synthwave Great Conjunction, Bluebox and OMX27
video upload by Arman Bohn
"Starting to get MIDI sorted out on the Great Conjunction. The OMX27 is sending notes and each of the three sequencers is set to receive them on the same channel, essentially coordinating key changes in the generative pattern. 
The bluebox is doing some heavy lifting here, with a very thick reverb and slight delay.
Two of the sequencers are set to instrument 77, while one of them has a more dramatic flute like tone going on.
I have almost all of the parameters of the Great Conjunction connected to MIDI CC. Next, I’m going to work out some kind of mode where you can actually play the synth directly via a keyboard."
Lite2Sound in Dallas – Stereo photodiode field recording
video upload by EA78751
"What if the city was secretly composing its own musical soundtrack and only you could hear it? The year is 2023, location is Dallas, and this video was recorded downtown at night. All of the sounds are coming from fluctuations in the intensity of light emitted by the scene. We used a large aperture stereo photodiode amplifier developed by Eric Archer of Rare Waves LLC to capture these field recordings. The audio output from the photodiode amplifier was plugged in to the camcorder’s mic input, and by listening with headphones while recording, the videographer/sound hunter goes to a parallel universe of droning harmonic sounds and electronic frequencies. Lite2Sound photodiode amplifiers are available from rarewaves.net and in the Rare Waves reverb.com store."
Asm Hydrasynth Explorer - "Aura" 40 Presets
video upload by LFOstore
"Lfo.store presents "Aura" the bank for Asm Hydrasynth Explorer.
Buy: https://www.inspireuplift.com/Asm-Hyd...
(Bank supported by all Hydrasynths)
Asm Hydrasynth Explorer is an incredible synthesizer with amazing features and sound, and we continue to unlock its potential.
Time for cosmic vibrations and deep dive into space!
In the bank you will find deep and atmospheric pads
40 amazing presets are waiting for you and ready to fill your compositions with new colors and inspire creativity.
Cinematic, Electronic, Ambient, create new music worlds with Asm Hydrasynth Explorer and "Aura"
Every patch of our soundset is musical & can be immediately used in your tracks & production.
Enjoy and may the music come with you!"
This just Blew His Mind.. A Surprising Sampler Experiment: Slicing & Reshaping Acid Bass Lines!
video upload by Ricky Tinez
"I use my Octatrack, Digitakt, and Avalon bassline to create some sampled house music from scratch. Midway through the video, I end up blowing my mind with the the resample feature on Octatrack, and setting it to "random locks". The sample I use is from @tracklib and I have a link to it down below! If you're into making house music in a dawless setup with drum machines and synthesizers, you'll dig this! Follow along with me as I share my creative process and techniques for crafting unique and groovy house beats. Let's make some music together!
The sample I used - https://bit.ly/3nBvqS2
15 free track credits and 30 day trail to Tracklib Promo! - https://www.tracklib.com/rickytinez"
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