Introducing Beetlecrab.audio - Makers of Vector and Tempera

via Beetlecrab.audio

Dear friends,

as hot summer months are slowly passing by, our Prague workshop has been pretty busy working on all axes. Since there's now two products to care for, there's more things to do, more PCB wiring and more code to siphon through, but there's a silver lining in that when we're too deep in one thing and need some respite, there's always something to do on the other :)

We are Beetlecrab.audio

Another thing we're slowly dealing with is the inscrutable situation about our branding, which we have gotten ourselves into. Vector, VectorSynth Tempera, TemperaSynth Vector, Vectora Synth Temper. It's a mess. To get out of all this confusion we decided to adopt an umbrella for both existing and new upcoming projects: beetlecrab.audio. We couldn't quite figure out a suitable name but many of you started using this, so let's go with it. For now the website is a simple crossroad and will be improved over time. Both Vector and Tempera newsletters will be merged into one at some point, so if you're subscribed to both you may have received this email twice. Please ignore the other.

Now to the actual news. There's two parts here -- an update about how Tempera production is going, and announcement of the new Vector v2.9.1 firmware update. Let's start with -

Tempera Production Update

New upgrades

There's a few changes made to the hardware that we're comfortable sharing, now that they are verified. First, a great quality of life improvement: the TRS MIDI sockets are compatible both with Type A and Type B wiring ! This means that you don't have to worry and fiddle with unmarked adapters -- both types will work.

Next, we were still a bit unhappy with the powder coat finish of the metal case. It's difficult to get right: each attempt at different color and paint structure takes a lot of time to test and verify because at least a piece of metal needs to be painted and sent to us for examination, and it takes even longer because of course the metal case manufacturer doesn't have all the paints in stock, and sometimes they have to buy a whole bottle just to use a few drops. A sample palette exists but as we already learned with Vector, these give some idea but in the end look nothing like what you think on the actual metal, on the bends, crevices and so on.

Having said all that, I think we found and verified a finish that we're really happy with . It's less glossy and has a finer and more granular (hah) structure. It's very nice to the touch and I think looks much better. See for yourself, how the light interacts with the old vs new powder coat on top. Noticeable are also the beautifully laser etched graphics. (Tempera in old finish, plate on top in new finish. The light is angled in such a way to highlight the grain, the new finish is in fact even blacker than the old.)

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Novation Peak Demos by COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS

video uploads by COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS

Playlist:

Novation Peak 08/23/23

Long drives to far-away airports.

Novation Peak + Polyend Tracker 07/26/23
Novation Peak 07/26/23

Commune with spirits.

Novation Peak + Polyend Tracker 07/04/23

Used the Tracker for sequencing this time and found that I like it quite a lot for that purpose!

Novation Peak 06/19/23

Late at night sometime, years ago.

Novation Peak 06/11/23

Big ol pad. Thanks for watching.

Novation Peak 05/17/23

Last night's patch. Something about wind.

Novation Peak 05/07/23

The impression of someone stood behind me.

Late Night Novation Peak 04/29/21

Last night right before bed.

Novation Peak 04/10/23
Novation Peak 03/14/23 Novation Peak + Polyend Tracker 02/22/23

That was brave, thank you.

Novation Peak 02/11/23

Ambient from yesterday evening.
Working more with the mod matrix.

Novation Peak 02/06/23

In the wind, just before dawn.

Novation Peak 01/28/23
Novation Peak 01/24/23

'Kerosene' - Live Looping Lo-Fi Techno Jam (Novation Circuit and Chimes)

video upload by Dylan Ferno

"Live Looping some LOFI techno house music from scratch in a dawless setup with the Novation Circuit and some acoustic Aklot hand chimes"

Microhouse/Rominimal Live DAWless Set (Novation Circuit and Liven XFM)

video upload by Dylan Ferno

"Making a live DAWless Microhouse/Rominimal Set/Mix with 2 hardware synthesizers/drum machines: Novation Circuit Sonicware and Liven XFM

#dawless #microhouse #rominimal #livenxfm #novationcircuit

0:00 Staying Around
4:00 Labyrinths
8:35 Steamroller
12:25 The Badlands
17:00 As Above, So Below
21:48 Between the Clouds"

How to Transition Between Tracks in a Live Electronic Setup (DAWless)

video upload by Dylan Ferno

"How to Transition Between Tracks DAWlessly in an electronic live set without any DJ gear like crossfaders, turntables etc.

Feat. Sonicware Liven XFM and Novation Circuit playing some Lo-Fi House tracks."

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)"

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/"

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"

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