ContinuuCon Electronic Music Conference Tickets on Sale

Details follow: "Preparations are well underway for ContinuuCon 2024, the sixth international Haken Continuum conference, scheduled for April 26–28 in the Pittsburgh suburb of Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Anyone who plays, aspires to play, or wants to learn more about the Haken Continuum Fingerboard, ContinuuMini, or EaganMatrix Eurorack module—as well as the Expressive E Osmose synthesizer, which also incorporates the EaganMatrix sound engine—is welcome to attend.

ContinuuCon 2024 tickets are now on sale on Eventbrite. Purchasing a ticket by March 25 entitles you to a $50 discount, with conference tickets priced at $280 until that date and $320 after. A ticket allows entry to all conference events, including the opening night reception and two full days of presentations, workshops, and demonstrations. Tickets also include two catered lunches.

Previous ContinuuCons were held in France, Portugal, and North Carolina. This year’s conference will be held at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall. For more information and to view videos of past events, visit continuucon.com. Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com/e/continuucon-2024-tickets-829395021837.

Call for Presentations
In addition to Lippold Haken, inventor of the Continuum Fingerboard and ContinuuMini, scheduled presenters include Edmund Eagan and Christophe Duquesne, developers of the onboard synthesis engine the EaganMatrix. If you have an idea for a presentation, please submit an informal proposal to continuucon@continuucon.com as soon as you can. Presentations that incorporate some performance aspect are preferred. Presentations should be 30, 45, or 60 minutes in length. Applications can no longer be accepted after the available slots have been assigned. Please note that sales presentations will not be accepted.

About Haken Audio’s Instruments
The Continuum Fingerboard is a touch-sensitive, polyphonic electronic instrument that offers continuous multidimensional performance control by responding to each finger independently. The ContinuuMini is a smaller, more affordable duotactic model based on the same technology. Inside either is the EaganMatrix, a cutting-edge, user-programmable, digital modular synthesizer taking full advantage of the supple playing surface’s myriad performance possibilities. For Eurorack users, the EaganMatrix Module is a modular gateway to new musical explorations."

Flute sounds with the string filter of the EFFEXX multi FX module.

video upload by Jörg Schaaf

"The EFFEXX's string filter does not only create short, percussive sounds. If you choose negative feedback and apply less filtering to the feedback path, you get some flutish sounds out of noise. This time, I increased the attack time of the noise and added some decay to the noise sound. The pitch once again is controlled with the MIDI2CV converter of the Delta CEP A2. The CV output connects direct to the control input of the EFFEXX.
The backing at the end of the short video is from the Accelerator. Still my favorite choice for subtractive polysynth sounds."

Interlocking hands: Minimalist generative piano (Qu-bit Bloom, Disting EX)

video upload by Electrum Modular

"Recently I’ve been playing minimalist pieces on the piano (Phillip Glass, Howard Skempton) that involve both polyrhythms and overlapping hands.
For this video, I transferred the idea to my modular system, splitting an F minor sixth chord across two sequencer channels, and clocking the channels at different rates (x2, x3).
The sequencer (Qu-bit Bloom) generates 64 variations on this pattern, a stage sequencer selects 12 of them, and a multisample player (Disting EX) performs them. Further details in the patch notes.

Other modules used:
Disting mk4
Dnipro Metamorph
ALM’s Pamela’s New Workout
Doepfer sequential switch"

Jeannie new sound patches

video upload by Rolf Degen

"Jeannie
Polyhonic DIY Synthesizer
Jeannie DIY Blog: https://www.sequencer.de/synthesizer/..."

Zonoxious Deep Dive Part 1: Project background & Frontend with VCV Rack

video upload by Ultratroninator 3000

"The initial video in a deep dive series provides background info and details how the Zoxnoxious analog synthesizer works. The focus is on the frontend, VCV Rack, and getting the signals required to run the synthesizer from VCV Rack out to a Raspberry Pi.

Project code and docs: https://github.com/brer-rabbit/zoxnox..."

Zonoxious Deep Dive Part 2: Raspberry Pi Gadget Mode with 54 audio channels + MIDI

video upload by Ultratroninator 3000

"This second deep dive video on the Zoxnoxious synth goes into detail on the Raspberry Pi's gadget mode. The Zoxnoxious synth receives 54 control voltages as USB Audio and also USB MIDI for commands. This video shows how that is setup and used. To show the Pi gadget mode working I pull in VCV Rack and roundtrip signals from a host computer to the Pi."

Supercritical Redshift Audio Demos

Below are a few audio demos of Supercritical's upcoming Redshift synthesizer, previously announced here, plus a new pic of what the sides look like. Check out those transparent red side panels.

You can find full details at supercriticalsynthesizers.com.

Pre-orders are open. Check with the dealers on the right for availability. Both Perfect Circuit and Signal Sounds are on the list. Support shops that support the site, and support your local dealers.

Supercritical · Redshift 6

https://supercriticalsynthesizers.com

Tech Talk: Exploring E.S.P | Montage M

video upload by Yamaha Synths Official

"We'll explore the Quick Edit version of the Expanded Softsynth Plugin (E.S.P.) for MONTAGE M in the Tech Talk. Free to all MONTAGE M owners, E.S.P. puts MONTAGE M in your favorite DAW. We'll explore what you need to install it on your system, offer a basic overview, show how to load MONTAGE M files into E.S.P. and look at different sounds and what you can edit in this version. And stay tuned: The Full Edit version of E.S.P. comes later in 2024."

A "forgettable" Buchla Filter Circuit is Reborn // 3 Patches with Pas-Isel from Dwyfor Tech

video upload by DivKid

"Pas-Isel is Welsh for Low Pass, handy that when this is a Eurorack filter module.

Dwyfor Tech are a new company who have taken inspiration from what has been said to be a "forgettable" Buchla filter circuit, smashed that into a Korg MS-50 diode ring for a resonance path and masses of lovely guitar pedal style overdrive and they've made that a Eurorack filter with bags of character, and a different tone and circuit design (it's really multiple high shelf EQs).

In the video we share some of the key points in the story of what this circuit was based on and a bit about the company. You can read more about it all on my website in this interview // https://divkidvideo.com/story-time-dw...

'3 Patches with ... ' is a video series where I pull focus on just 3 things with a piece of gear, set of functions or techniques. More of these to come alongside the larger in depth demos in the future.

You can grab a DIY kit from Pas-Isel (and request and assembled one directly) here // https://reverb.com/shop/dwyfortech

*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*
00:00 Hello & patch previews
00:35 What makes this filter special?
01:47 Feature run down
2:20 Raw filter sounds
03:46 Pitch relative tones & a warm fuzzy jumper
04:56 Drums NUKED! Heavy saturation & modulation injections
06:52 Creating excitement with mixed modulation"

"Pas-Isel is a four-pole lowpass filter for Eurorack modular systems, with an architecture unlike any other. Combining design elements from Buchla and Korg, this diode-based VCF uses highpass filters in op-amp negative feedback loops to generate its signature 'wooly jumper' -24dB lowpass response.

Pas-Isel is entirely realised with through-hole components for ease of assembly. This listing is for the full kit version, which includes all components necessary for you to solder together straight away at home. All our front panels are high-quality anodised CMYK prints on chunky, quality brushed aluminium sheet stock, made in the UK. We also offer a panel and PCB set, if you'd rather source your own components, in a separate listing.

8hp wide, 3U high.
Conforms to Eurorack (Doepfer A-100) standards.
33mm depth required for mounting.
Idle power consumption 25mA on both rails.
25kHz self-oscillation power consumption 45mA on both rails.

You can find the build/user manual at tinyurl.com/pasisel - We highly recommend giving it a read before buying, to make sure it's the right kit for you. I can assemble kits to order to provide you with a completed module, dependent on my free time. I charge £50 for my time and labour in this case."

Kurzweil K2700 Rush / Tom Sawyer Sweep Sound

video upload by Barb

"Patch recreation, based on Oberheim OB-X8 preset called 'Rush Rezz'.
This patch needed to be recalibrate to match the original sound.
If you like it, you can download it on my studio page :

https://www.barbandco.com/studio-e.html"

P.S. You might recognize the Kurzweil VA1 at the end.

All gear is better in black (replacing the Midicake Arp case)

video upload by Richard DeHove

"Why just make a quick guide on replacing the Midicake Arp's front panel when I can have an extended gripe about too-colorful gear? So here it is, all talk and no music about the joys of black front panels. For reasons unknown a jumble of gear colors disturbs me. Perhaps there's some deep explanation centring on light patterns, color contrast and their interaction with brainwave states? After all, why are some color groupings universally regarded as "beautiful" or "harmonious" - such as a sunset - and other combinations like brown and orange, or magenta and red, judged terrible? Either that or I'm just getting more grumpy and demanding. In the meantime, if anyone knows of a black overlay sticker for the Big Sky, I'm in.

0:00 Approved colors
1:18 Midicake Arp
2:35 Strymon neon
3:24 Arp front panel
3:50 Replacing the case
5:35 Knob time
6:55 Ta da!

Lots of downloads for supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richarddehove
Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"