MicroKORG 2 vs the OG // Here’s a preview of what’s new

video upload by loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
0:50 New engine
1:55 Bi-timbrality
2:40 Keybed
2:50 Screen & UI
4:10 New assigns
4:40 No shift
5:10 Presets
5:45 Build & IO
6:25 New oscillators
7:05 New DWGS
7:40 New samples
8:25 New osc mod
9:30 New noise
9:50 Fixed osc
10:10 Filter morph
10:50 Modulation
11:10 New matrix
11:25 Arp
11:40 Vocal process
12:00 Vocoder
12:15 Hard tune
12:35 Harmonizer
13:05 Effects
14:10 Unison
14:50 Loop recorder
16:35 Pros & cons?
17:10 Outro

Korg PS-3300 + Antonus Step Brother live jam demo improvisation "Last Ride Over The Course of Time"

video upload by wutierson

"Here is the first video of a series with the wonderfully enormous (in all aspects) Korg PS.3300 playing with Antonus instruments. This Korg PS3300 was in Antonus studio and workshop during some months for study, works and of course for enjoy it playing.

This first video is an improvisation using Korg PS-3300 with the Antonus Step Brother sequencer. One wonderful thing is that the Korg PS-3300 can use volt/oct scale using the pitch input and adjusting the level for correct scale making possible to use the Quantized outputs of the Step Brother. This allows to make two different sequences with the Step Brother with the 8/2 mode and play 2 parts of the 3300 (1 and 3) The part 2 is mostly used for melody and chords.

The Antonus Step Brother have many useful parts for creative patching, for interact with some parts of the 3300 and with the Step Brother itself to bring more life, movement and complexity in real time sequences and the main sound. Is is a perfect partner for such instrument, unique for being omniphonic, with patching possibilities, making unique sounds and techniques for this mixture of concepts.

The demo is recorded in one take, no multitrack was used in this recording. Only Korg PS-3300 + Antonus Step Brother + Korg SDD1200 dual delay unit.

The sound of this instruments is very very particular like no other synthesizer, it has the magic of the early synthesizers with all the beauty, the weird, the idealism, the raw, the musical and many other other adjectives proper of this kind of instruments. Is a real travel to the past while examining, studying and playing this instrument.

Thanks to Ernesto Romeo from La Siesta del Fauno studio laboratory in Buenos Aires for bring us for time this awesome piece of electronic music history.

'Last Ride Over The Course of Time' by Toni Gutierrez"

A brief overview of S-4 specifications

video upload by torso electronics

"A brief overview of S-4 specifications and an exploration of the many possibilities offered by this instrument. The S-4 is a versatile powerhouse for musicians and sonic sound explorers."

Elka Wilgamat analog drum machine and accompaniment unit SN 1227

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via this auction

Note the listing is for only 1 unit.

"The Elka Wilgamat was an accompaniment unit intended as an add-on to some of Elka's organ line and also as a standalone unit with dedicated 2 octave keyboard. It consists of a rhythm unit, a bass section and a chord section. All sounds are of course fully analog. It is very similar in features and sound to theGodwin Drummaker, Wersi Wersimatic WM24, Elgam Carousel or Böhm Böhmat."

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SOUNDMIT 2023 - EURORACK INNOVATION PATHS - JORANALOGUE

video upload by SOUNDMIT

"I belgi di @joranalogue sono tra i più prolifici produttori di moduli e di contenuti, infatti curano moltissimo la presenza online con video tutorial di ciascun modulo. La loro filosofia è "Innovare", creare nuovi moduli senza riproporre cose già viste o fatte da altri.

LINKS
JORANALOGUE su Soundmit: https://soundmit.com/en/exhibitor/jor...
JORANALOGUE https://joranalogue.com/

The Belgians from @joranalogue stand out as one of the most prolific module and content producers. They meticulously maintain their online presence, providing video tutorials for each module. Their philosophy is centered around innovation, creating new modules without rehashing concepts or designs already seen or done by others.

Les Belges de @joranalogue se démarquent en tant que l'un des producteurs de modules et de contenus les plus prolifiques. Ils veillent attentivement à leur présence en ligne en proposant des tutoriels vidéo dédiés à chaque module. Leur philosophie repose sur l'innovation, en créant de nouveaux modules sans reproduire des concepts ou des réalisations déjà existants."

Los belgas de @joranalogue destacan como uno de los productores de módulos y contenidos más prolíficos. Cuidan meticulosamente su presencia en línea, ofreciendo tutoriales en video para cada módulo. Su filosofía se basa en la innovación, creando nuevos módulos sin repetir conceptos o diseños ya vistos o realizados por otros.

Si ringraziano per il video @pvmlab6423 - Max Esposito e Gabriele Guarnieri"

Korg modwave – Modscapes soundset

video upload by Soundsauca

"Welcome to Soundsauca's Korg modwave demonstration. 64 synth performances, showcasing some of modwave's eclectic capabilities.

The soundset includes 64 performances (from this demo), along with another 85 extra. Many are dual layer/split. 104 programs (used in the performances) are also available for use separately.

The demo was created with the modwave native plugin version. Sounds were played, sequenced, arranged & recorded in Logic Pro X @ 44.1 kHz. A limiter was used on the master, no external effects.

Some sounds are overdubbed to allow for the demo to flow. Some fades/cuts are used for the same reason. Many modulation assignments are used, along with the Kaoss pad. Aftertouch is used rarely as the synth doesn't feature it. Hope that’s cool:)

Find out more here:
https://www.soundsauca.com/sounds/mod..."

01 22 24 Fenix 2d - Evening jam

video upload by batchas

"Evening jam with a 8 steps sequence..."

Meet the NI404 Open-Source Sampler and Sequencer from Soundpauli

soundpauli:NI404 video upload by Jank

"The NI404 is an innovative, open-source sampler and sequencer from soundpauli - nspired by the classic Etch-A-Sketch, tailored for beginners and DIY enthusiasts. Designed around the Teensy Microcontroller and Audioboard from PJRC, this device offers an accessible entry point into the world of music creation.

The NI404 is more than just a musical instrument; it's a journey into the world of sound exploration, perfect for live performances, studio sessions, or simply having fun creating music. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a curious beginner, the NI404 is your gateway to an exciting world of musical possibilities."



via https://ni404.tyng.app

THE OPEN SOURCE SAMPLE-SEQUENCER FOR EVERYONE.
The NI404 is an innovative, open-source DIY sample-sequencer from soundpauli - inspired by the classic Etch-A-Sketch, tailored for beginners and DIY enthusiasts. Designed around the Teensy Microcontroller and Audioboard from PJRC, this device offers an accessible entry point into the world of music creation.

The NI404 is more than just a musical instrument; it's a journey into the world of sound exploration, perfect for live performances, studio sessions, or simply having fun creating music. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a curious beginner, the NI404 is your gateway to an exciting world of musical possibilities.

KEY FEATURES

EASY TO USE.
With its playful design, the NI404 lets users create complex sound patterns without any prior knowledge of musical instruments or equipment. It's perfect for beginners and makers alike.

DYNAMIC CONTROL DESPITE
LESS BUTTONS.
At the heart of the NI404 is a vivid 16x16 RGB LED panel display, paired with three intuitive rotary-push encoders. Navigate a cursor across the grid, where each row signifies a voice and each column a potential note, allowing for up to 16 pitches per note. This feature enables the mixing of up to 8 voices simultaneously.

REAL-TIME INTERACTION.
Adjust samples, instruments, pitches, notes, volume, BPM, velocity, and effects in real-time without pausing. This seamless interaction makes the NI404 an ideal gadget for live performances.

CORE COMPONENTS.
Teensy 4.1 Microcontroller and Teensy Audio board (4.0)
8MB PSRAM Flash Memory
3 Rotary-push encoders
16x16 RGB-LED Panel driven by FastLED
3.5mm audio jack and removable SD Microcard slot
CREATIVE FLEXIBILITY.
Etch-A-Sketch style note drawing
On-the-fly note deletion and sample muting
Adjustable volume, BPM (40 - 200), pattern, and note velocity
Up to 30-second sample length with seamless looping
Use your own samples on the SD-Card - in a simple file structure
Load up to 8 voices / samples (Wav format) plus an additional onboard synth voice
16-bar patterns across 8 pages, totaling 128 bars per song
Save and load up to 100 patterns / songs on the SD card
Autosave and autoload functions
SAMPLES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS:
THE BUILT-IN SAMPLE BROWSER.
Access and manage samples while playing, with support for up to 999 samples on the SD card and the ability to predefine multiple voices as a SampleSet.

FULLY INDEPENDENT.
Operates without a computer, generating all sounds on the device itself. USB powered (5V) and Arduino code is published under the MIT License.

Important: The NI404 does not include speakers or Bluetooth connectivity; headphones are recommended. Because of licensing: please use your own sample files (folder structure is included).

READY FOR MORE.
Potential updates include USB-MIDI In & Out, AI-powered song / pattern generation, WiFi connectivity, and a new aluminium casing.

HARDWARE LIST
Custom PCB - to connect the encoders to the Teensy (but you can also hard wire everything): see Downloads

https://ni404.tyng.app

Another Day, Another Mini Modular Test! ;-)

video upload by John L Rice

"Modcan Touch-Sequencer, 2hp LFO, and Mutable Instruments clones by Tall Dog Electronics: uPlaits SE, uBraids SE, and uploads SE."

Two New Modules from Bubblesound Instruments

via Bubblesound Instruments

First up we have the SeM20st.

The SeM20st is a stereo version of the first module bubblesound put out, the SeM20. It has become one of the classic filters in the EurorackWorld.The SeM20st is the most versatile analog stereo filter on the market today.

The inputs on the Left side are all normalized to the Right, so one input can be turned into a stereo signal.There is an Offset for the Left Cutoff, this allows a wider stereo field and is especially useful if the input is coming from a mono source.The CV inputs on the Left can also control the Cutoff and Resonance of the Right side.The Right side CV Cutoff pot is an attenuvertor, when it's at noon it's off, turn clockwise from noon the pot acts like a normal attenuator, gradually adding the CV to the Cutoff.When it's turned counter-clockwise from noon the CV is inverted, acting like an inverted ADSR.This can be used with a single LFO into the Left Cutoff CV to create a sort of ping-pong with the 2 sides, as the Cutoff goes up on one side it goes down on the other.

The Resonance section is exactly the same as in the SeM20, but with the Stereo version the Resonance is controlled by a VCA, allowing for CV control of the Resonance.The Resonance CV will work with either an LFO or an Envelope.

Outputs: Channel has 4 outputs available:
Low, Band, High and Notch Passes.
The Notch Balance pot sweeps from Low Pass to High Pass and can produce some really nice phasing.

width: 10HP

current draw: +45mA -35mA depth: 35MM

Next we have the SpringVerb

The SpringVerb is a classic analog Spring Reverb Driver with a few extras.

The input signal goes into a state variable filter that is capable of self-oscillation.Then the filtered signal goes to the reverb driver, into the tank and back to a Voltage Controlled Crossfader for a CV-able Wet/Dry.The switch under the filter select switch determines what goes into the "Dry" side of the Crossfader. It can either be pre or post filter.

There is a Voltage Controlled Feedback section as well as CV for the Cutoff Frequency and the Resonance of the filter section.

The Feedback does exactly what it says, it feeds the Post Tank signal back into the input section. It can go from very subtile to guitar and amp style feedback.

The Filter is very similiar to the SeM20, so the Resonance is aggressive.The input can be overdriven a little, depending on what the input is. Unlike the SeM20 it doesn’t really clip, but just like the SeM20 when the input is low and the Resonance is high most of what comes out is Sine waves.

Outputs: Filtered, Reverb Only and Mix

Tank:The SpringVerb comes with a medium decay, 3 spring tank and is compatible with many others.

width: 10hp

current draw: +43mA. -30mA

depth - 45MM with RCA cables plugged in