Analogue Solutions Maximus Dawless Multi-Part Performance Synthesizer

video upload by Analogue Solutions

"The Analogue Solutions Maximus synthesizer is more than a standard polyphonic synthesizer, it's also an analogue workstation capable of full performance pieces, lush soundtracks, heavy-hitting percussion, and just about any other analogue sound you can imagine.

Here, the Maximus is shown with its 8 sequencers firing different sounds, textures, and percussion. Each part is brought in separately using the stereo mixer.

Live play is also included, using 2 of the 8 voices of this synthesizer."

#NAMM 2024: Stylophone CPM DS 2 Drone Synthesizer

video upload by CatSynth TV

"A look at the CPM DS-2, the new drone synthesizer from Stylophone. It is an analog synthesizer with two oscillators and an LFO. It has no envelopes or triggers; it is intended to be played continuously, i.e., as a drone instrument."

NAMM 2024 - Bitwig GmbH - Bitwig Studio Updates

video upload by sonicstate

"Bitwig Studio has unveiled its latest update, Bitwig Studio 5.1, at NAMM 2024. The update focuses on sound design tools and introduces 10 new characters to enhance users' creative processes. Fredrik introduced one of the key highlights: the modular sound design environment, Grid, which now includes three new character filters—Fizz, Rasp, and Ripple. These filters have undergone extensive development and offer a wide range of sonic possibilities. Additionally, Bitwig Studio 5.1 introduces the Byte oscillator, a digital dual oscillator with various sync and XFM options.

The update also includes six new wave shapers and two new audio effects devices: Filter Plus and Sweep. Filter Plus is a simplified version of Grid, providing easy access to filters and wave shapers in an audio effects environment. Sweep, on the other hand, offers more routing and modulation possibilities with its two filter slots and wave shaper. Bitwig Studio 5.1 also brings improvements to audio editing, such as audio quantizing, making it easier to align audio clips to the grid. GUI updates have been implemented, particularly in the mixer mode, allowing tracks to be displayed in a more customizable manner.

Bitwig Studio Essentials Price: 99 USD/Euros
Bitwig Studio Producer Price: 199 USD/Euros
Bitwig Studio Price: 399 USD/Euros

https://www.bitwig.com/"

NAMM 2024 - FL Studio - Kepler

video upload by sonicstate

"At NAMM 2024, Sonic State had the opportunity to interview Kevin from FL Studio about the new Kepler synthesizer. Inspired by the Juno-6, Kepler offers a range of features including the famous arpeggio section, LFO, DCOs with sub-oscillator and sub-noise, filters with high-pass and VCF, VCA, envelope, and chorus. One notable highlight is the vintage chorus, which has been so well-replicated that it has become a standalone plugin. Users have control over different modes, time delays, feedback, high-pass position, start phase, left-right phase relationship, modulation type, tempo syncing, noise, and noise gate. Kepler is included in the producer edition of FL Studio and is also available for download as a demo."

What It's Like Walking to NAMM From Your Hotel

NAMM 2024 day one late start, pt1 (signal issues around NAMM)

video upload by SynthAddict

Interesting for anyone who hasn't been to NAMM. It brings me back. The video is by supporting member, SynthAddict.

NAMM inside, day one

#NAMM 2024: Melbourne Instruments NINA

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We get a tour of NINA, a 12-voice polyphonic hybrid analog synth with motorized faders and a host of other features.

To find out more, please visit https://www.melbourneinstruments.com

'"NINA is the world’s first fully motorized analog synthesizer. Synth players have dreamt of this feature for decades, and now it’s finally available. Instantly recall your presets and layers, see exactly how the sound was created, or pick up from where you were last working.'"

Update: and one from Sonicstate:

NAMM 2024 - Melbourne Instruments - Nina Updates

video upload by sonicstate

"At NAMM 2024, we hooked up with Ian from Melbourne Instruments who introduced us to some updates recently bestowed upon on their synthesizer, Nina. Ian told us that they have added some fun features to the firmware, including scopes that display waveforms and an XY mode for visualizing stereo phase alignment. The biggest update, however, is the ability to modulate the morph between two sounds using the modulation matrix. Each of the 12 voices on the Nina can now individually control the morph through the modulation matrix, allowing for evolving and breathing sounds as you play.

Feedback for the Nina has been positive, with increasing popularity and favorable reviews. Melbourne Instruments has been listening to customer feedback and plans to release regular firmware updates, incorporating requested features.

Nina Price 3,599 USD"

NAMM 2024 - Modal - Carbon 8

video upload by sonicstate

"Christian from Modal Electronics unveiled their latest synthesizer, the Carbon 8, at NAMM 2024. This synthesizer is the culmination of Modal's years of experience and knowledge in developing wavetable and virtual analog synthesizers. The Carbon 8 boasts a sound engine that is twice as powerful as their previous models, the Argon 8 and Cobalt 8. It features two distinctive oscillators that generate up to 56 digital core waveforms, allowing users to mix algorithms and wavetables in one synthesizer. The Carbon 8 is designed to cater to modern music styles with rough, edgy sounds, while still offering features like a sequencer, arpeggiator, and various effects.

For more information on the Carbon 8 and other Modal Electronics products, you can visit their website. Stay tuned for updates on future projects from Modal at events like Superbooth. And for existing customers, Modal will continue to provide customer support and their app, which will be updated with a Carbon 8 version upon release.

Carbon 8 Available: Summer 2024. Price 1,099 USD"

Additional Carbon 8 posts

NAMM 2024 - Korg - PS3300

video upload by sonicstate

"At NAMM 2024, SonicState had the opportunity to speak with Luke from Korg about the highly anticipated PS3300 synthesizer. With less than 50 of the original units produced, the PS3300 is a fully polyphonic analog synthesizer that pays homage to the original 48-voice model from 1977. Luke explains that the reissue was in response to years of requests from fans, and the collaboration with legendary designer Fumio Miyada ensured the authenticity of the instrument. Despite the downsized electronics and the use of new materials, the PS3300 retains its iconic sound and features, including presets and the ability to adjust temperament for each note. With MIDI and USB connectivity, the PS3300 also offers a librarian software for sound backup and customization. As for the pricing and availability, the details are yet to be confirmed, but it is expected to be a high-ticket and built-to-order item. It's even got 49 voices now, one more than the original."

Additional KORG PS-3300 posts

Sequential Prophet 5/10: a Musical Exploration

video upload by Synth Universe

"A musical exploration of sounds and timbres on this classic analog synth using custom-created patches. All the sounds you hear in this video were created by me on the Prophet 10 and include brasses, pads, keys, bass, poly synth, sines, chimes, strings and FX.

I wanted to retain the raw sound, so in the making of this video no chorus, modulation or thickening effects were used (software or hardware). Note that the Prophet 5/10 has no internal effects. The only effects used were reverb (mainly the Valhalla Vintage Verb plugin) or delay (Logic native delay plugin). No EQ was used to enhance either the low end or the high end.

The Prophet 5/10 has a single mono audio output, so to create a stereo image I used old-school layering in my DAW. When I recorded each audio take, I also captured MIDI data and used this to record new tracks of the original take. Using the Vintage knob on the Prophet set at 3 means that each MIDI take has subtle differences in pitch, envelopes and filter. Panning and slight detuning of the tracks creates, to my ears, a nice rich stereo image and retains the character of the sound.

** If you own a Prophet 5 rev 4 or Prophet 10, all the sounds featured in this video will soon be available to purchase as part of the Synth Universe Prophet 5/10 rev 4 Soundbank. Please subscribe and enable notifications and you will be alerted on release.**

Although the Prophet 10 now has dual layer functionality, all the sounds in this video are single layer and could be played on a Prophet 10 or a Prophet 5 rev 4.

Time stamps
00:00 Big brass pad
01:21 Big pulsing poly
01:50 Clarity
02:18 Unison pluck bass
02:54 Uni brass 2 and muted bass
04:07 Attack sizzle
04:39 Warm underpad
05:35 Expressive pad
06:33 Sizzle sweep
07:28 Bright poly
08:06 Dark strings
08:50 Polymod sparkle
09:08 Detuning brass
09:44 Cosmic organ flutes
10:19 Touch poly
10:48 Vibrato sweep
11:55 Firework chimes
12:24 Octave release
13:36 Shadow whistle
14:14 Synth strings raw mono
14:44 Synth strings stereo
15:15 Synth strings stereo + reverb
15:48 Storm drone

All musical ideas are my own and are copyright to me.

There was no sponsorship or affiliation to Sequential or their products in the creation of this video.

Hi I'm Jim: a musician, composer and sound designer. Welcome to my channel! This channel focuses on the musical and performance potential of synthesizers and helping you to get the most out of them."

Verde Rayo Japanese Train Melody + TUTORIAL (JR East Departure Melody) JR東日本 発車メロディー

video upload by csmcrckrs

"I heard this a lot when I was visiting Japan last year!
Gear used:
- several instances of Nord Electro 6 for the arpeggio
- several instances of Sequential Prophet 5 for the chords
- liberal amounts of reverb & bitcrushing for a realistic train station sound ;)"