Thursday, August 24, 2023
NEW! VCRadio by X Audio Systems
video upload by Mad Synth Engineer
Playlist:
Exploring the FM/AM/SW radio content in Turin with the NEW VCRadio!
Modulating the TUNER knob on the NEW VCRadio with an external LFO.
via X Audio Systems
"The VCRadio is a voltage-controlled FM/AM/SW stereo radio receiver with modulation capabilities. The unit generates a continuous stream of audio content, noises, squelches and broadcasts, depending on where you are located in the world. The unit will easily pick-up any station or noises lurking at any frequency within the selected range.
Connect a LFO in the CV input to modulate the TUNER knob and create beats/patterns of mixed radio signals and noises! Please note that the VCRadio is a highly sensitive device, it will respond very well to LFO cycles below 7Hz or 8Hz. But above this rate the unit will tend to ignore the modulation.
Pre-order your VCRadio today on https://xaudiosystems.com
FEATURES OF THE VCRADIO
1 radio receiver (FM - AM - 6 bands of Short Wave)
2 LEDs for indicating if the radio signal is strong (STATION) or stereo (STEREO)
1 CV Input (with gain) to modulate the TUNER knob with an external signal (-5V - +5V)
3 audio line outputs (LEFT, RIGHT, SUM)
2 antennas (telescopic for FM/SW and ferrite loop for AM)
Eurorack module 8HP
RADIO BANDS
FM Radio (88 - 108 MHz)
AM Radio (520 - 1710 kHz)
SW Band 1 (2,3 - 2,5 MHz)
SW Band 2 (3,9 - 4,0 MHz)
SW Band 3 (5,6 - 6,4 MHz)
SW Band 4 (6,8 - 7,6 MHz)
SW Band 5 (9,2 - 10,0 MHz)
SW Band 6 (11,6 - 12,2 MHz)"
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, New Modules, News, X Audio Systems
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, New Modules, News, X Audio Systems
Astronaut reverb & delay: All 22 effects on synth (no talk)
video upload by Richard DeHove
"Astronaut by Shiftline isn't a standard reverb or delay pedal. It can certainly do 'standard' reverb and delay but with one or two knob turns you'll find yourself deep into ambience, noise and droneland. There's 22 effect algorithms and here I noodle extensively with each one. As usual I thought it best to show the pedal by itself with no other effects and with minimal cuts to give a clear idea of what it's like to twiddle the knobs.
I bought the Astronaut used on a bit of a whim: It looked good, had a good name and promised weirdness - all excellent reasons. In many ways it reminds me of a Strymon, except way more extreme. Originally I was going to do extensive blabbing about this pedal since there's a lot to talk about, but after almost an hour just of noodling I thought the blab should wait for another day.
Just a couple of things of note: The center knob selects the algorithm, while the four outer knobs all have primary and secondary functions. From left to right the secondary functions are: Volume, HPF, LPF and stereo field. You access the secondary functions by holding down the right-side switch. During the noodling you'll mainly see me adjusting the filters. Otherwise the primary four knob controls are: Character (which changes depending on the algorithm), delay/decay, mix (from dry to 100% wet) and time/speed. If that's a bit murkey then the manual is excellent:
The full manual: https://shiftline-shared.s3.amazonaws...
One aspect that's particularly interesting. There's no save function here. Instead whatever state you happen to leave the algorithm in when you switch to the next one is what you'll get when you come back. This is both incredibly convenient and dangerous: One knob twiddle and your favorite sound is now modified. OTOH there are also 11 user slots where you can easily copy any sound so you could use that as your "don't touch" zone. Those two factors make this one of the best pedals I've used in terms of saving sounds. Often preset management on pedals is painful.
Finally there are all sorts of ways Astronaut can be configured. If you want you can even change the parameter range of the knobs! There's options for MIDI CC control, analog triggers, MIDI clock, line and instrument input. You can even change the beat switch time divisions to your own exotic time signatures. So there's a lot to like.
EFFECTS
0:00 (1) Paradox delay
5:27 (2) Reverse delay
9:19 (3) Reverdox reverb & delay
11:47 (4) Major arp reverb
13:40 (5) Minor arp reverb
16:35 (6) Octave arp reverb
17:50 (7) Random arp reverb
19:46 (8) Universe 1
22:48 (9) Universe 2
24:22 (11) Force microsampler
26:00 (10) Force Roar*
REVERBS:
26:13 (1) Spring reverb
28:27 (2) Plate reverb
31:14 (3) Room reverb
33:12 (4) Modulated
36:42 (5) Skynet 1
40:20 (6) Skynet 2
42:59 (7) Mechanics
45:07 (8) Shimmer up 2
46:55 (9) Shimmer up 1
49:07 (10) Shimmer up-down
51:56 (11) Shimmer down
* Oops accidently deleted most of effects demo 10. I blame my subconscious. I was struggling with this one.
Lots of downloads for supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richarddehove
Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Erica Synths, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Shiftline
LABELS/MORE: Erica Synths, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Shiftline
3 Jams with ACID V
video upload by DATABROTH
"Arturia hooked me up with their latest plugin ACID V
I'm absolutely loving this one, read my full review here: www.databroth.com/blog/acid-v-review
If you plan on picking up Acid V from plugin boutique, consider using my affiliate link: https://www.pluginboutique.com/produc...
00:00 Jam 1
06:13 Jam 2
13:08 Jam 3
#acid #303 #arturia"
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LABELS/MORE: Arturia, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: Arturia, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths
Best of Maxi-Korg Synthesizer
video upload by RetroSound
"(c)2007-23 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi
❤️ Support #RetroSound channel: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com
Best of Maxi-Korg 800DV Synthesizer
all synthesizer sounds: Maxi-Korg 800DV Synthesizer (1979)
drums: Boss DR-55, Korg KR-55B
Setlist
0:06 Warm Up
0:22 Grandma`s Old Cat
1:13 Human League
1:37 Traveler
2:06 Duophonic Beast
2:39 The Swarm
2:49 Hornet
3:20 2 Stroke Engine
3:38 Sweeper
3:49 VCO Drama
4:08 Running
4:23 Take A Break
4:28 Monitor Destroyer
4:41 Ringmodulator
4:57 Disharmonic Song
5:16 The Fly
5:24 See You Later
The Maxi-Korg 800DV from the year 1979 is a very intersting synth with unique sound. Here can you find the full Maxi-Korg playlist with a lot single sound demos, synth comparisions and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy.
The Maxi-Korg playlist:"
Korg 01/w FD Demo
video upload by DKS SYNTH LAB
Part 1 here
Timeline
0:00 Intro
0:09 Explorer
0:54 Astro Lead
1:36 Wonderland
2:02 Steam & Res
2:46 Hit The Dust
3:43 Piano Pad
4:40 Osmosis
5:24 Solar *Eyes
6:20 Percolator
7:02 Overweight
7:53 Nasty Lead
8:49 Layer Piano
9:52 Hyper Airy
10:22 Bow Bow Bass
The ultimate introduction to eurorack envelopes
video upload by Monotrail Tech Talk
"Envelopes are a classic and crucial building block in synthesis. However, there are many different options available, all with subtle differences. In this video series I tackle all the things you should know and consider when picking an envelope for your setup. In this first part I cover Triggers & Gates, and Stages & Behaviour. In a video coming soon I will dive deeper into topics like modulating, looping, trigger and gate creation etc. So, stay tuned!"
Timetable:
00:00 – Intro
04:10 – Triggers & Gates
06:10 – Gates
07:16 – Triggers
08:21 – Stages & Behaviour
08:32 – AD envelope
10:10 – Behaviour type 1 (triggered)
11:29 – AHD envelope
13:10 – ADSR envelope
14:37 – Behaviour type 2 (gated)
17:12 – DADSR envelope
18:16 – Check envelope length!
18:52 – Basic patches
How to REALLY use your envelopes - All about envelopes - part2
video upload by Monotrail Tech Talk
"Envelopes are crucial building blocks in synthesis, but they can do much more then control the volume of a sound. In this video we’ll have a look at what you can do with CV control over envelope stages. How you can mix, invert, and combine envelopes to create unique shapes. How looping envelopes add a lot of modulation power. And how you can get the most out of envelopes that generate gates and or triggers. Enjoy!
Full disclosure: The 3 envelopes used in this video are supplied by Erica Synths. A lot of fun videos on interesting topics (like this one) wouldn't financially be possible otherwise. Huge thanks!"
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monotrail
Timetable:
00:00 – Intro
01:17 – Modulate the envelope
09:30 – Mix & Invert
13:16 – Envelope looping
18:28 – Triggers & gates out
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Erica Synths, eurorack, synth tutorials
LABELS/MORE: Erica Synths, eurorack, synth tutorials
Macbeth X-Series Dual Oscillator Eurorack Module SN AH0002
via this auction
"Massive. Beautiful. A truly robust analog oscillator with an incredible feature set. It sounds as high end as a VCO can sound. Will be missed.
Minor cosmetic flaws such as a rounded corner, slight screw marks (knurlies weren't in existence when I bought it) and a couple tiny marks on the top edge which don't show when racked (Macbeth modules fit VERY snug and solid.) Everything is in the pictures.
Functionally perfect. Will probably be ready for a slight tracking calibration/adjustment after shipping. It has been properly racked in a case for its entire life, and moved within that case only twice."
Novation Bass Station II w/ Custom Blue Knobs
Korg MS-10 SN 131312
8/24/23 Technosaurus Cyclodon sequences Microcon + CXM 1978 (Chengcing turtles)
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