Arturia MiniFreak - 80s patches? You got it!

video upload by Espen Kraft

"Arturia MiniFreak - a 6 voice hybrid synth. I think it competes very well with both a Alpha Juno as well as a Korg DW-8000 and even a DX21. It can cover a lot of 80s synthesizer patches. Great onboard effects and a fun arpeggiator as well.
Well worth a look if you're on a budget. I don't like the mini keys though, but it means it's physically quite easy to haul around and it might even replace my Alpha Juno for live gigs. It's more than adequate for the occasion. I like it more than the MicroFreak which is also pretty decent although somewhat different in architecture.

Here are some custom 80s patches from my upcoming patch bank.

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00:00 Intro
00:23 Heaven Pad
01:30 EK Arp
01:58 Descending Bliss
02:48 Juno
03:48 Thick
04:26 Tony's
05:37 Changing Arp
07:59 DXP"

Nord Rack 2 virtual analog synth jam, only using digital synth for all melodic sounds, with Ableton

video upload by Expanding Sound

https://expandingsound.com

I know digital synths, especially virtual analog style aren't really all that sought after. Analog or bust seems to be the mindset of most musicians these days, so when this thing came into my possession I wasn't all that excited to test it out. After breaking it out for this jam I will say I was pleasantly surprised. I don't subscribe to the idea that some pieces of gear are terrible, more so they just might not be the right tools for a specific job.

All sounds are from the Nord Rack 2, except the drums. I couldn't make a snare drum sound I liked on the synth so I just made a rack in Ableton.
There is a little delay and reverb on some patches but that's basically it, besides that it's just the rack. #nord #synth #synthesizer #Ableton #music"

15- The Pittsburgh Modular Taiga- Using the oldest form of synthesis with the Taiga!

video upload by AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the application of the oldest form of electronic synthesis using the Pittsburgh Modular Taiga!"

AutomaticGainsay Pittsburgh Modular Taiga posts

Roland Jupiter-8 sound with Korg Minilogue XD (no talking)

video upload by Mr. Card

"This sound is from my Classic Sounds collection: https://www.mrcardmusic.com/product/m..."

Destiny+ Czochralski Cells solo

video upload by Petajaja

Mimeophon QPAS Feedback Patch

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"Here's a second feedback patch. This time, I am using an endless loop between QPAS and Mimeophon, with lead sounds from Spectraphon. I was expecting a lot, but I used too much VCA's and couldn't really find a good sweetspot. But then I only used QPAS and Mimeophon, both modulated by the WoggleBug... Please note I recorded the Just QPAS+Mimeophon a few hours ago. The first patch was recorded yesterday evening. I glued it together.
#jamuary2024 Day 09"

Let's make a modular synth patch in the style of Ryoji Ikeda

video upload by Frap Tools

"Ikeda's style is famous for its austere structure and meticulously carved sounds. Such precision is achievable in the digital domain, so it may thus sound a bit odd to emulate it with a modular synthesizer, which by definition is "less reliable" than a computer.

However, even if we must forgo the exact repeatability of computer music, we can still learn something from this approach that we can transfer to our modular synth: playing with pure tones, and noise, and leaving a lot of space in the mix. Let us know if you liked the result and if you have more ideas!

00:00 Patch overview
01:17 Clicks
04:04 Sine waves
09:40 Noise
12:58 Reverberated drone
14:33 Kick"

Shakmat Clock O'Pawn MK2: Demo

video upload by Shakmat

"The Clock O’Pawn mk2 serves as a versatile clock device, taking on the role of true 'chef d’orchestre' for your modular system. Its transport section lets you start, stop, and reset instruments synchronized with its intuitive internal clock or have your setup dance with your MIDI equipment.

If you find metronomic clock signals uninspiring, a variety of groove patterns and clock humanization features enable the maestro to guide your setup with distinctive shuffles and swings. To complete this rich set of features in a small yet powerful clock source: presets memory, select bus compatibility, and several handy options to configure the Clock O'Pawn the way it suits you the best.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:15 Inputs/Outputs
0:58 Transport Section
2:38 BPM Setting
3:36 Grooves
6:34 Accents
8:18 Humanize
9:33 Options menu
13:12 Memory
14: 45 Select Bus
15:54 MIDI & Transport Section"

Expressive E Osmose // Demo (no talking)

video upload by Nicolas Melis

0:00 Stellaris
0:39 Phase Machine
1:08. Perseus Supernova
2:14. Paperheart
2:35. Pad 101
3:36. Nofiad
4:14. Montine
4:28. Souvenirs
5:05. Karkup
5:59. Hantpad
6:30 Cycles and Duty
7:00 Dirt Acid

Pluto | Discovery + First Impressions

video upload by Shines

"I’ve been in space for the past 4 weeks, and my ship has picked something up out of the void.

Meet Pluto, an insanely versatile, portable, duophonic modular synth from Modern Sounds. In this video I’ll give my immediate impressions, and build a small patch to showcase a mere fraction of what this travel-sized modular experience is capable of.

A more in-depth tutorial is on its way!

Learn more about Modern Sounds here: https://www.modernsounds.co

0:00 Intro
0:35 Unboxing
0:46 Pluto Design
1:34 Clock Division
2:08 First Jam
3:18 Conclusion"

Unlocking the Voices of Pluto

video upload by Shines

"Let's dive into Pluto! This is an incredible battery powered modular synthesizer that features two simultaneous four-step sequencers and a whole bunch of sonic capabilities.

This video will focus on the sounds of this synth, and all of the different voices you can get out of it.

0:00 Intro
0:57 Voice Basics
1:15 How to Play the Voices
1:41 Voice Types
3:20 Modulation
3:48 Effects Section
4:53 Conclusion"

Tiny Modular Sequencing on Pluto

video upload by Shines

"Check out the videos below for tips on sound design, and my initial impressions of this incredibly unique synth!

Thank you so much for watching these tutorials on Pluto!

0:00 Intro
0:11 Clock Points
0:29 Choosing Notes and Scale
0:59 Touchpads
1:21 Pulse Width
2:25 Clock Division
2:54 Random Clock
3:07 Shuffle
3:38 Other Patch Points
4:21 Conclusion"