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Bach on a Synth part 4 - Sequential Prophet Rev2

video upload by Nicolas Melis

"Bach on a Synth part 4 - Sequential Prophet Rev2

J.S.Bach Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826 Courante
My album ‘Bach on a Synth’ is out now on Bandcamp with Vogelrecords! 🎹
As a classically trained pianist and synthesizer enthusiast, I have always been fascinated by the intersection of classical music and electronic instruments. Recently, I had the opportunity to bring these two worlds together by recording Bach's Partita no 2 in C minor BWV 826 with my Sequential Prophet Rev2 synthesizer. Head to my Bandcamp page to hear the full recording. Thank you for listening!
https://nicolasmelis.bandcamp.com/alb...

Artwork: Maya Angeli
Graphic Design: George Kouroushis
Mastering: Johannes Winkler"

Novachord + Solovox | Cherry Audio

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"Novachord + Solovox is Cherry Audio's collection of two virtual synthesizer instruments emulating the forerunners of mass- produced synthesizers. Novachord is based on the revolutionary polyphonic instrument from 1939 that used a staggering 163 vacuum tubes and 1,000 custom capacitors. Solovox replicates a related monophonic keyboard instrument intended to provide organ-type lead accompaniment. Together, these now exceedingly rare instruments set standards for tone generation and synthesis techniques that continue to influence today’s electronic instruments.

Novachord + Solovox is available at https://cherryaudio.com and authorized resellers worldwide for the low price of $39 (list $59).

Novachord + Solovox is a bundle of two individual instruments provided as one download and installed in both standard DAW/host plugin and standalone formats. It is available in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats (individual for each instrument), and a free 30-day demo is available from https://cherryaudio.com."

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Novachord and Solovox from Cherry Audio: A detailed demo and tutorial

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We take a detailed look at the new Novachord and Solovox from Cherry Audio, recreations of some the earliest electronic music instruments that were forerunners of modern analog substractive synthesizers. The Novachord was released in 1939 and the Solovox in 1940, featuring a novel architecture that used vacuum tubes for tone generators (oscillators) and filters. Their sound is unique and found use in film, popular music of the 1950s and 1960s, and can still be heard today.

00:37 History of the Novachord
01:36 History of the Solovox
02:12 Novachord Presets
05:38 Solovox Presets
07:57 Novachord Feature Walkthrough
15:00 Solovox Feature Walkthrough"

Update:

Press release via Cherry Audio:

Cherry Audio is ecstatic to unveil the sensational Novachord + Solovox collection, featuring two meticulously crafted virtual instruments that pay homage to the trailblazers of the synthesizer world. Novachord replicates the revolutionary 1939 polyphonic marvel of the same name, and Solovox reproduces the equally influential monophonic keyboard instrument. Cherry Audio is on a mission to reignite the vintage charm and distinctive tones of these timeless masterpieces that laid the foundation for contemporary synthesis methods.

Debuting at the 1939 World's Fair, the Hammond Novachord contained a breathtaking 163 vacuum tubes and over 1,000 custom capacitors. Its architecture predicted the ADSR envelope and utilized a resonant bandpass filter, similar to designs adopted decades later in modern polyphonic synthesizers. Novachord is remembered for its use in We'll Meet Again by Vera Lynn, and featured in decades of soundtracks, including "Gone With the Wind" and "The Maltese Falcon," and its otherworldly sounds heard in "Cat People," "It Came from Outer Space," The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits. Today, fewer than 200 Novachords exist, and it is said that only five remain in operation worldwide.

Hammond's 1940 Solovox was a small monophonic mini keyboard instrument attached beneath a piano to augment it with organ-type lead voices. Deriving its design from the Novachord's oscillator and divider circuits, Solovox had 18 vacuum tubes and produced a range of string, woodwind, and organ sounds widely used in light music into the 1960s. Unfortunately, the introduction of compact transistor organs released in the 60s marked the end of the Solovox's popularity.

Award-winning developer and DSP designer Mark Barton shared our fascination with these unique historical electronic instruments, and approached Cherry Audio with the prospect of teaming up to revive them and their unique mystical sounds. Mark’s expertise in circuit modeling, along with the invaluable assistance of vintage Novachord owners Joseph and Justin Fill, enabled Cherry Audio to recreate these masterpieces using virtual synthesis rather than sampling.

Cherry Audio's Novachord features 32 polyphonic voices; a resonant bandpass filter network of three resonators; the "Brilliant," "Deep," and "Full" tone settings of the original; seven Attack/Decay/Sustain envelope options; adjustable depth vibrato; and an integrated reverb effect with Room and Hall algorithms plus speaker emulation to replicate the Novachord’s built-in amp and speakers in an acoustic space. Novachord's interface is a magnificent recreation of the original, replete with white Plakson and black Bakelite keys, teardrop levers, and gorgeous cherry wood.

Cherry Audio's Solovox is a faithful virtual analog emulation of the monophonic keyboard attachment instrument, featuring combinable Bass, Tenor, Contralto, and Soprano switches; First Voice and Second Voice two-pole bandpass filters with level controls and variable center frequencies; "Deep," and "Brilliant" tone settings; adjustable glide and fixed-rate vibrato; a mute control to filter harmonics from the oscillator voice; and an integrated reverb effect with Room algorithm and speaker emulation. The exquisite Solovox interface features responsive vacuum tubes that light up and respond to settings.

The result is the fully immersive Novachord + Solovox experience - a breathtaking feast for both the ears and the eyes. With additional touches including over 100 combined presets, flexible MIDI mapping, and Cherry Audio's popular Focus zoom-in feature, Novachord + Solovox brings these Golden Age classics out of the past and into the 21st century.

The unparalleled combination of Novachord and Solovox presents an unbeatable opportunity for musicians. Cherry Audio introduces this exceptional package of two extraordinary virtual instruments at one jaw-dropping price of just $39 (list price $59). With the original hardware being exceedingly rare and priceless, this incredible offer allows everyone to delve into the origins of electronic music and experience their captivating sounds.

The Novachord + Solovox collection is available from cherryaudio.com and authorized resellers worldwide for Windows and macOS (including macOS 13 Ventura, native Apple M1 processor support, M1 Ultra). The bundle is provided as a single download and installed in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats. A free 30-day demo is available. Visit cherryaudio.com for additional product details, system requirements, and an extensive collection of awe-inspiring sound demos.

VirSyn XinematiX for iOS Sample Libraries Teaser

video upload by VirSyn

"XinematiX establishes a new high-level standard for sampling libraries for iOS®.

XinematiX delivers over 25 GB of premium sounds that are the result of over 3 years of recording and programming work by legendary sample sound producer KARO Sound Development, brought to you by music app guru Harry Gohs. Unlimited creative possibilities and ease of use - that's what XinematiX is all about.

More info here:
https://www.virsyn.net/ios/xinematix...."

Frankenstein 70's DIY Synth Made From Various Electronic Magazine Articles - The RiggySynthi

video upload by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

"THE RIGGYSYNTHI made by peter! Let peter know what you think in the comments!"

Roland Jupiter-8

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"The 8-voice polyphonic Jupiter 8 is an analog monster, considered by many to be one of the most desirable synthesizers ever manufactured. Utilized by Alan Wilder and Martin Gore of Depeche Mode during the band’s heyday, and other well known bands, the JP8 is a classic. With two oscillators per voice, a great sounding filter, an arpeggiator, and the ability to split and layer programs, the JP8 is still hard to beat.

This Jupiter is in great condition and has just been serviced and calibrated. It does not have a MIDI upgrade. The only cosmetic flaws are a few scratches in the paint."

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Waldorf Wave Case/Chassis

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"this is a waldorf wave chassis, keyboard , power supply , screen , transport control , and also comes with hard case

the guts of this unit were fully working when removed but the backlight was dull and not bright the shocks are worn and no longer support the panel.

the paint and graphics are actually in reasonable shape. 6 or 7 out of 10. ideal replacement for your damaged panel or chassis or to refurbish and rescreen to make a mint unit"

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AVP Synth SD-6 Synthetic Drums

video upload by AVP Synth

"Demo of SD-6 - compact, analog drum synthesizer inspired by the drum machines/synthesizers of the 70s-80s. Pre-programmed patterns via DAW.

0:01 - Dry sound
1:08 - With delay and reverb
2:01 - Overdriven with gain

More info and order at: https://www.avpsynth.com/"

SYNTHETIC DRUMS SD-6 - compact, analog drum synthesizer inspired by the drum machines/synthesizers of the 70s-80s with MIDI. SD-6 contains six drum sound sections.
It has 23 controls and 7 buttons with which you can have a wide control over the sound parameters and MIDI. It has individual audio outputs for each of the five sounds, a mix output and six individual trigger inputs.

Each unit is carefully hand assembled in Moscow/Russia using discrete through-hole components.

Main features:

Fully analog, transistors and discrete components;
6 individual sound channels: BD (bass drum), SD (snare drum), CL (clap), CY (cymbal), CH (close hat), OH (open hat) with noise generators;
23 knobs/controls for different sound shaping options;
6 buttons to manually trigger (play) each sound;
MIDI In/MIDI thru with learn button;
3.5 mm individual outputs;
3.5 mm individual trigger inputs 5V/1mS;
6.3 mm output;
6.3 mm headphones output;
Steel casing;
Dimensions: L190xW150xH105 mm;
Weight: 1,15 kg (without power supply);
9 VDC 100-240v power supply (included).

PTERODACTYL / Joranalogue Audio Design DELAY 1 / karplus strong sound processing / eurorack jam

video upload by BRiES

"Something I really only realised after making a few vst plugins (running on the Decent Sampler platform) is that karplus strong effects with a delay can create these wonderful outerworldly sounds. Something about the harmonics speak to me when you tune the delay line just right... I hadn't actually tried this type of synthesis (aka running a sound through a delay and then finding the right frequency on the delay). Instead of creating plucks I've never tried karplus strong as a processor.

So that's what I did with this prototype of DELAY 1 and I'm glad I did.

The newly annouced ROUTE 4 is taking care of the pitch sequence for both the lead and the bass (transposing, muting and gating a 6 note sequence coming from Moskwa 2. They all play really nice together, I think they're going to be friends."

Cherry Audio Mercury-4 - Sound Bank '79

video upload by Polydata

"Patches for an excellent sounding instrument. Drawing from the earliest days of polyphonic synthesizers, Sound Bank ‘79 for the Cherry Audio Mercury-4 finds its inspiration in synthesizer music found in documentaries and library music from the late 70’s and early 80’s.

A bank comprising 30 patches for instant inspiration. The goal was to squeeze as much vintage analog juice out of this plug-in as possible, primarily working within the constraints of the original Roland Jupiter-4 analog poly synth. I honestly never payed much attention to the Jupiter-4, but this plug-in sounds insanely good, it's one of my favorites now. And the included Roland Space Echo emulation sounds superb.

Sound Bank '79 is a series of vintage tones for different synths and plug-ins, so look out for future releases. Recorded completely dry with no external effects or processing.

Link:
polydata.bigcartel.com

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