Making sample magic with the Elektron Octatrack MkII (live performance)

video upload by Jay Hosking

"For all the samples used here, plus the amazing community of musicians who made the sample pack, please support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jayhosking

A semi-improvised jam performed solely on the Elektron Octatrack MkII.

For our spring collaboration, my Patreon community and I put together our first sample pack, a collection of loops and one-shots for both melodics and drums/percussion. It's an incredible collection of over 250 samples, and to celebrate its creation, we made songs using the samples as our starting point.

Here, I started by taking my favourite loops and one-shots from the sample pack and turning them into a collection of perfectly sized sections for the Octatrack. Once I imported them into the Octatrack, I started mangling and developed scenes, transitions, and extra parts to fill in all the gaps. The Octatrack is the perfect device for taking an 8-bar loop and figuring out a way to get from the beginning to the ending of a song.

Thanks for listening, and I hope you check out and use the sample pack for yourself."

Mos-Lab - Dotcom - STG 5U Modular Synthesizer

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"Mos-Lab: 921ABBB, C3PO, 904-A, 902, 911, 911

Synthesizers.com Q104 Midi

STG Active Multiples

Dotcom QCM16 Case (went with the moog-style cabinet to account for the deep mos-lab boards)

Dotcom QPS5 PSU, Dotcom QDH12 Harness

x2 Mos-Lab-to-Dotcom Power Bus

7 Dotcom 24" cables, 3 Dotcom 36" cables, 4 dotcom 12" cables, 2 generic 12" cables

Included for free: x2 Mos-Lab Series 900 power bus, Unassembled Oakley Diode Ladder Filter Kit from Synthcube
As many know, Seb recently discontinued his 900-series of 5U modules."

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Roland RS-505 49-Key Paraphonic Synthesizer SN 811211

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"This is the real OG Japanese non-export 100v model, recently serviced and in EXCELLENT playing condition. NO gouges or digs on the wood, cosmetically its 9/10"

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Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave

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Waldorf Micro Q Rackmount Synthesizer SN 1110057922

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Novation KS4 49 Key 4 Octave Polyphonic Synthesizer

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Roland S1 - Tweak Synthesizer - All 16 Preset Patterns

video upload by Bruno Garcia

"Roland S1 Tweak Synthesizer - Preset Patterns
In this video you can ear all the 16 Preset Patterns of the Roland S1

Yes, the Roland S1 only has 16 preset pattern what a shame in my opinion. :(
The Roland T8 Beat Machine has 4 x 16 = 64 of course not all are good but it can always be a good starting point or simply inspiring.

Yes, you can record all the 4 x 16 on the Roland S1 but presets comes only with the 16 the ones I show in the video."

Spring tour 2023 pt. 3/4 // Patch Point, Hanse 3 - Dresden, Synthesizers

video upload by Kristoffer Lislegaard

"Studio session at Patch Point and playing live in Dresden"

Wall of Ciat-Lonbarde, Bug Brand & Serge systems.

Improvise jam of Meng Qi + Yukes: Synthesizer, Guzheng and Xiao's Encounter

video upload by Meng Qi

"This was the first time Yukes and I met in person. We initially connected on Bilibili when he created a documentary exploring the development of synthesizers in China and mentioned me in it. We kept in touch online for a long time, and when Yukes visited Beijing, I invited him to my slightly cluttered home, which serves as the backdrop for every episode of Synthesis Minority. I played host to this American Guzheng specialist, along with my two birds and two cats.

During our meeting, we recorded a video of an improvisation jam. I played the Wing Pinger, Wingie2, Magneto, and Steel Tongue Drum, while Yukes played the Electric Guzheng, Xiao, Metal Zone, H9, Blackhole, and Plus. If you have the patience to watch the entire video, you might come across some intriguing footage."

Roland SH-4d + Elektron Syntakt | Playing an ambient minimal tune

video upload by Malvinus Music

"Trying to change pattern via MIDI from the Elektron Syntakt to the Roland SH-4d I came up with this ambient tune. Enjoy, peace!"

Roland SH-4d + Elektron Syntakt | Tutorial


00:00 Intro
00:27 Changing pattern via MIDI issue
02:06 Setting the kick on Syntakt
02:44 Setting a pluck line on SH-4d
03:13 Setting a rim short on Syntakt
03:28 Setting a bass on Syntakt
03:55 Setting a random part on SH-4d
04:15 The groove!
04:48 Outro