Saturday, January 20, 2024
HOW TO MAKE A MINI MODULAR DRUM MACHINE
video upload by Lido Pigeon
"Making a mini modular drum machine with the @EricaSynths @MoritzKlein0 EDU Kick and Hats, @2hpmodular913 snare, @tonalaxis LK delay, @busycircuits Pam's Pro, Mutable Grids and Music Thing Twin Drive@tonalaxis"
LABELS/MORE:
2hp,
ALM,
Axis Modular,
Erica Synths,
eurorack,
Moritz Klein,
music thing,
Mutable Instruments
Discovering the Roland SH1000: Pros, Cons & Famous Users
video upload by Andy Whitmore
0:00 - Introduction & History
1:06 – Wind, Noise, Modulation, Tremolo
4:35 – Presets
5:27 – Live Panel, Bass Modulation & Tremolo
6:51 – Bass with Glide
7:24 – Imagination “Just an Illusion” Bass
8:40 – Filter Resonance Modulation
"In this video, we are going to get into the fascinating world of the legendary Roland SH1000 synthesizer. Join us as we explore its extraordinary features, uncover the pros and cons, and even discover some famous users who have embraced this iconic instrument.
Throughout our exploration, we will also shed light on the concept of the SH1000’s 2 Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) and how they contribute to the unique sound of the SH1000.
Whether you're a seasoned musician or simply intrigued by the world of synthesizers, this video is sure to provide valuable insights and knowledge.
So, if you're ready to learn more about the history, functionality, and impact of the Roland SH1000, hit that play button and prepare to be amazed! Don't forget to like and share this video with your fellow music enthusiasts. Let's celebrate the brilliance of this timeless synthesizer together.
The SH-1000, introduced in 1973, was the first instrument produced by Roland, and probably one of the first compact affordable keyboard synthesizers in all of Japan. It was designed to complement a home organ. Above its keyboard is a wooden sheet music stand. Organ-style coloured preset selector tabs are located below the keyboard. All the extra parameter controls are located to the left of the keyboard.
The SH-1000 is a monophonic analog synth with a single oscillator feeding a lowpass filter, an ADSR envelope, and two LFOs. It features 10 Preset sounds, but they are pretty weak. Fortunately you can create your own sounds for some really great mono-synth bass, lead, percussion and FX sounds. Basic square, ramp and pulse-width waveforms are available from the oscillator and the LFOs have sine, square and sample+hold. It has a terrific ‘Growl’ and ‘Wow’ effect for a pretty scary analog sound. It also features white noise, pink noise, portamento, octave transposition and a Random Note Generator. Although there is no user memory, unique sounds can still be quickly recreated or discovered thanks to its simple interface.
It’s a dinosaur! But it’s also a classic piece of Roland history. It has been used by Vangelis, Human League, Blondie, The Band, and Jethro Tull. A little later in 1973 the SH2000 was released with more Preset sounds (up to 30) but far less flexibility, controls and features. This may have been because the SH-1000 was a little confusing to its target demographic at the time. But today’s synthesists will love the unique sound and nostalgia of Japan’s first compact synthesizer!
Download Link:-
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/i2a5fe..."
Friday, January 19, 2024
Final Boss Music // Sinistar // Dave Smith Evolver // Jet Phaser // Electronic Music // Synth Topics
video upload by Saul Stokes - Frequensea
"Escape with Frequensea, the Recurring Livestream from Saul Stokes' Eclectic Electronic Music Studio.
Episode 3
On this episode, Saul Stokes unleashes a live set of final boss inspired electronic music accompanied by widely twisted arcade influenced reactive visuals. Additionally, Stokes discusses his early memories of the game Sinistar, connects it to the the amazing motion arts program called Touch Designer, and talks about the incredible combination of Dave Smith's Evolver and Warm Audio's Jet Phaser.
A final boss in a video game is the ultimate opponent encountered at the end of the game. It represents the peak challenge, typically possessing unique abilities and serving as the climax of the player's journey. Defeating the final boss signifies the successful completion of the game's storyline, testing the player's mastery and providing a sense of accomplishment."
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2kE0k...
Digital Brothers - The Story of the Korg DW-8000 and DSS-1
video upload by Johnny Morgan Synth Dreams
"Two 80's synthesizers developed by Korg that helped define what the future of synthesis would be in the coming years."
The K.O. II is More Than Just a Groovebox
video upload by Bloom Music
"Donald Jordan explores the Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II and its old school sampling methods.
All sounds and music in this video were created using the K.O. II.
This video is not sponsored and all featured gear was purchased at full price.
If you enjoyed this review and want to see similar content in the future, please like and subscribe.
Intro: 00:00
Quality: 1:56
Drop Test: 2:38
Concerns: 5:04
Workflow: 7:31
The Killer Feature: 13:02
Conclusion: 17:05"
troutoil Jamuary 01-18-24 &
video upload by troutoil
"Another quick mix of figures and timbres. Some stay the same, some can't wait to change."
Jamuary 01-19-24
video upload by troutoil
"How do I feel about droning harmoniums? The lydian mode? I guess something like this."
All parts here
The Buchla Archives & The Garden Weasel
Richard Smith & Ryan Gaston have a launched a new website dedicated to Buchla, aptly named The Buchla Archives.
If you are curious what The Garden Weasel references, see his latest post here.
You'll find images never shared before.
From the home page:
"For years now, I have had what might be described as an unhealthy obsession with the musical instruments produced by the artist Donald Buchla—as well as the mystery that surrounds his designs and the philosophies at work in his obscure musical artifacts. My experience during this time included a decade-long friendship and apprenticeship with Don, in which I was involved in instrument construction, marketing, conceptual design, and the maintenance of both his modern and vintage creations.
The Buchla Archives is the result of over twenty years of work collecting and cataloging everything that I could pertaining to the development of Buchla's unique body of work. Today, the archive includes a significant collection of documentation, ranging from schematics and production files to user manuals, software, photographs, sketches, correspondences, and much more. Additionally, the Buchla Archives collection includes meticulously restored, functional, original examples of nearly every Buchla instrument ever created—in some cases, the only remaining fully functional examples of their kind, altogether.
The Buchla Archives mission is to thoroughly, thoughtfully, and respectfully document and preserve this peculiar piece of music history: the instruments, the documents, their story, and the ideas that led to their creation.
Richard Smith
The Buchla Archives"
https://www.buchlaarchives.com
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