Tuesday, January 16, 2024
synth sounds with the Teenage Engineering OP-1
video upload by Mamotreco
"Playing four sound patches on the Teenage Engineering OP-1 controlled by an Arturia MIDI keyboard. Trying out synth patches from the different synthesizer engines available on the OP1.
#op1andchill #teenageengineering #synthesizer
Content:
00:00 Nostalgia Strings on the OP-1
00:46 Koto Action on the OP-1
01:39 Icy Synth Keys on the OP-1
02:03 Organ Life on the OP1
Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"
G-Storm Electro Spring Tank Shootout Reverb Driver Version 2-1
video upload by gstormelectro
"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2024
Quick Comparison of 3 Spring Tank Reverbs using my Reverb Driver version 2-1. I saw that many users were wanting to experiment with a variety of tank sizes, myself included. Now in my driver module version 2-1 I have added a jumper setting which makes it fast and easy to change the driver optimization for short tanks, medium tanks, or long tanks. Audio has been recorded direct, no other mastering or posts effects.
0:00 Quick Intro
0:12 Ruby Tube 2EB2C1B Short size tank
0:55 Vintage Folded Line, Medium size tank like those in a Roland Space Echo
1:53 Accutronics 4AB3C1B Long size 16" tank
Check my Reverb store for Spring Tank Reverb Driver availability.
https://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro"
Tiptop 207t Overview pt 1
video upload by Todd Barton
"Due out at the end of this month here's a brief overview with some tips and tricks."
Jamuary 16th 2024 "Gravel dog" with @truecuckoo
video upload by Captain Credible
"#Jamuary 16th 2024 'Gravel dog' with CUCKOO
Can u see how fun this was?
#dnb on the #digitakt #heat #livensomething and #polyendtracker."
Novation Peak 01/15/24
video upload by COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS
"We are back. Sorry about the shaky pinky-- I broke it kind of horribly several years ago and never really got the strength back. Pretty good problem to have as far as those things go."
Oberheim OB-6 / Elektron Digitakt / Syntakt #techno #rawtechno
video upload by x0d
"A quick lil' jam with these 3 techno machines."
Oberheim OB-6 (modulated), Digitakt, Syntakt, BIM #techno #rawtechno #pwm
video upload by x0d
"One more jam for the night. This one has a bit of modulation using multiple LFO tracks from the digitakt on the OB-6. What a fun combo!"
*JAMUARY 2024 DAY SIXTEEN*
video upload by Dave Davidson
#pvc_hwj_jamuary #petitevictorycollective #hardware_jams
@petitevictorycollective8908 @HardwareJams @NovationTV
Arturia Minifreak - "Saturn Waves" Soundbank 65 Presets
video upload by LFOstore
"The new 'Saturn Waves' library adds 65 presets to this amazing synth with new features in version update 2 sounds.
BUY: https://www.inspireuplift.com/Arturia...
Compatible with both Minifreak and MinifreakV software.
Dynamic and abstract sequences,
landscape textures and classic pads,
an atmosphere flavored with great effects,
as well as new features in firmware Update 2.0.
65 presets with type:
Melodic sequence
Rhythmic sequence
Soundtrack
Ambient sound effects
Atmosphere
The demo tune was recorded in real time and does not contain external effects or any processing. Some demos use Roland T-8 drums.
Made by A.Kav."
ELKA EK-44 + Full Expansion Set (5 Cards)
Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction
"Superb ELKA EK-44 in near mint conditions. The synth comes with all the 5 expansion cartridge featuring 32 patches each, for a total of 224 sounds (including the 64 internal ones). Here you will get 5 ROM card (expansions 1->4) and 1 RAM card (expansion 5). The machine is in perfect working conditions and just looks great. Professional packing and UPS Express Saver shipping guarantee.
History
The 80s saw Yamaha dominate the synthesizer industry with its groundbreaking FM synthesis. The release of the DX7 in 1983 caused a deep crisis for manufacturers specialized in analog synthesizers. Yamaha not only patented the new synthesis model but also produced cost-effective and reliable chips for digital sound generation making these new keyboards more powerful and reliable, more cost-effective and easily industrialized. The blow to Italian companies was severe, even for those that had long invested and innovated by introducing digital systems into their projects. They faced significant challenges because the 'core' of their equipment remained anchored to traditional analog generation, which was no longer competitive.
Italian FM
But some companies, despite suffering a setback, managed to reorganize and respond with some interesting proposals after a few years of hardship. Specifically, ELKA, the company that designed and marketed the glorious ELKA SYNTEX just a few years earlier, successfully acquired a series of ICs capable of generating sounds and waveforms using FM technology. With these components, ELKA created a range of highly interesting products for that era. Although the chips used (the YM2203) were manufactured by Yamaha and primarily intended for the video game and arcade console sector, ELKA's creative engineers successfully integrated them into their musical instruments, creating a new FM product line.
EK-44 : The flagship FM Synth
The top-of-the-line synthesizer created with these new chips was the EK-44, a multi-timbral 4-OP FM synthesizer with 18 voices of polyphony and 8 oscillators. Inside, it houses two identical sound generators named DCG1 and DCG2, each employing 6 YM2203 chips (4 operators with 8 different FM algorithms), making it capable of generating multiple sounds simultaneously — a remarkable feat for its time. The 2 voice processors can be split, layered or played as 8 independent parts with own Midi channels and mix volume.
Usability
The EK-44 operates in a similar manner to the Yamaha DX7, except that the its LCD display is a little more informative, although some information (the equivalent of the DX7's algorithm charts) is hidden from the user so you don't have to worry about it. So, when we go through the basic parameters, keep in mind that most of them are represented in the LCD display by an eight-section bar chart. Whether we're talking about oscillator volumes, frequencies, envelope levels or whatever, eight little columns in the display give you a good visual indication of the current state of affairs, while the first eight of the sixteen Performance Registration buttons directly beneath the display allow you to choose which of the available levels you're editing.
via this auction
"Superb ELKA EK-44 in near mint conditions. The synth comes with all the 5 expansion cartridge featuring 32 patches each, for a total of 224 sounds (including the 64 internal ones). Here you will get 5 ROM card (expansions 1->4) and 1 RAM card (expansion 5). The machine is in perfect working conditions and just looks great. Professional packing and UPS Express Saver shipping guarantee.History
The 80s saw Yamaha dominate the synthesizer industry with its groundbreaking FM synthesis. The release of the DX7 in 1983 caused a deep crisis for manufacturers specialized in analog synthesizers. Yamaha not only patented the new synthesis model but also produced cost-effective and reliable chips for digital sound generation making these new keyboards more powerful and reliable, more cost-effective and easily industrialized. The blow to Italian companies was severe, even for those that had long invested and innovated by introducing digital systems into their projects. They faced significant challenges because the 'core' of their equipment remained anchored to traditional analog generation, which was no longer competitive.
Italian FM
But some companies, despite suffering a setback, managed to reorganize and respond with some interesting proposals after a few years of hardship. Specifically, ELKA, the company that designed and marketed the glorious ELKA SYNTEX just a few years earlier, successfully acquired a series of ICs capable of generating sounds and waveforms using FM technology. With these components, ELKA created a range of highly interesting products for that era. Although the chips used (the YM2203) were manufactured by Yamaha and primarily intended for the video game and arcade console sector, ELKA's creative engineers successfully integrated them into their musical instruments, creating a new FM product line.
EK-44 : The flagship FM Synth
The top-of-the-line synthesizer created with these new chips was the EK-44, a multi-timbral 4-OP FM synthesizer with 18 voices of polyphony and 8 oscillators. Inside, it houses two identical sound generators named DCG1 and DCG2, each employing 6 YM2203 chips (4 operators with 8 different FM algorithms), making it capable of generating multiple sounds simultaneously — a remarkable feat for its time. The 2 voice processors can be split, layered or played as 8 independent parts with own Midi channels and mix volume.
Usability
The EK-44 operates in a similar manner to the Yamaha DX7, except that the its LCD display is a little more informative, although some information (the equivalent of the DX7's algorithm charts) is hidden from the user so you don't have to worry about it. So, when we go through the basic parameters, keep in mind that most of them are represented in the LCD display by an eight-section bar chart. Whether we're talking about oscillator volumes, frequencies, envelope levels or whatever, eight little columns in the display give you a good visual indication of the current state of affairs, while the first eight of the sixteen Performance Registration buttons directly beneath the display allow you to choose which of the available levels you're editing.
A random day at Frap Tools (with a censored prototype and a heavy lunch)
video upload by Frap Tools
"Some of you were curious to learn more details about Frap Tools, so today Giovanni takes you behind the scenes by documenting a work day from his perspective.
Days like this one are a bit unusual because we work remotely most of the time (both to avoid wasting commuting time and to reduce our carbon footprint), but today we had to test a prototype that hopefully will become a module! The lunch too is a bit uncommon, but not as much.
Would you like to see more content like this? If so, let us know in the comments below!"
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