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Thursday, March 07, 2024

SonicWare Liven Mega Synthesis - Sonic LAB Review


video upload by sonicstate

"Sonicware Liven Mega Synthesis is inspired by and emulates the classic sound of the Sega Mega Drive from gaming's yesteryear. many people will have a fondness for the crunchy PCM , FM and reduced bandwidth of those cartridge games. @SONICWARE have been n a roll with their specialized groovboxes and this one takes that sound world and fully inhabits it.

With input from legendary game soundtrack composer Yuzo Koshiro, the Renowned Composer known for the "Ys", "The Streets of Rage" and "Etrian Odyssey", who has Contributed Sound Banks and Patterns.

Who better to look at this than @magicalsynthadventure3216 who's deep into retro digital synthesis? Thanks to @Kim_Justice for the game footage

The Mega Synthesis is battery powered or PSU,has 320 FM game sounds, sorted into 20 categories, and 64 diverse drum kits for the PCM track.

- 128 patterns - Up to 128 steps per pattern
- Step length can be set from 1/1 to 1/32
- Real-time recording

Sound Engines:
4-operator & 8-algorithm FM sound module with precise sound editing in Edit Mode
Including extra features like fine-tuning operator ratios, which was impossible at the time.

8-bit PCM sound part of YM2612
Recreate the sound of PCM playback controlled by the Z80 microprocessor used at the time. Sampling capabilities (8-bit - 12kHz: upto 8 secounds / 24kHz: 4 seconds / 48kHz: 2 seconds, 96 stored samples)

PSG (Programmable Sound Generator) sound module
Synthesize basic waveforms and white noise to recreate iconic retro-game-sounds.

Available for pre-order in batches priced at $329

https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-mega..."

Moog Mother-32: Techno Jam Patterns/Sequences. No Talk Demo


video upload by Anton Anru

"Moog Mother-32 'Techno Jam' is a collection of 64 patterns suitable for different genres like Techno, Minimal, House, Progressive, Acid, Deep, Rave, Dub, Tribal, Hardcore, Industrial, Dark, Electro, etc.
The soundset contains a wide range of sequences: dense, with all steps active, or sparse, having many empty steps and giving space for other instruments. Some patterns are made in Natural Minor, they will work nicely for Deep or Melodic Techno, while some use other modes, like Phrygian and are associated with Acid 303-lines.

💾 Get the soundset: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/m32-...

Each seq is thoroughly set with parameters such as Gate Length, Ratchet, Glide, and Accent. The length of the sequences varies from 9 to 32 steps, including "odd" lengths (e.g., 14, 18, and so on) for polyrhythmic/polymetric grooves.

By default, the sequences are in the C3 Minor scale. This range is best suited for bass lines. However, you may transpose them to octaves higher to create melodic lines. You can also adjust the root note in semitones using the onboard keyboard to fit any scale. Additionally, transposition during playback can be used to create progressions, as demonstrated in some examples in my video demo.

Moog Mother-32 doesn't have the import/export feature. The only way to share a melodic line is old good Patterns Sheets - a picture, where all parameters are put to the picture, and then, a pattern is recreated manually by following the settings on the sheets.
Thus, the soundset is presented in the form of a PDF file. You can see an example of a pattern in the video or on the product page, the picture is attached.

There are audio examples of all seqs inside the folder with the soundset. The timbre in the examples is kept simple to avoid disturbing the perception with excessive modulations. After you've programmed a pattern, you can then set the patch to any complexity level.

The soundset doesn't include Mother-32 patches/timbres/front-panel settings. Patterns only.
You may find Mother-32 patches on my website as separate products.

You can use the patterns as ready-to-go material for your tracks or jams. Alternatively, you can go further by taking them as a starting point. Decorate the sequences with the features offered by Mother-32: play with pattern length (end point), direction, rotation (shifts the starting point back and forward), swing amount and division, tempo division if you use an external clock, momentary actions like hold, accent, ratchet, and others, reset, and, of course, you can change patterns by muting/adding steps or changing notes. Thus, a single sequence can produce many "siblings" in real time.

Two Korg Mono/Polys are better than one.


video upload by Bata

Akai MPC X
Korg Delta
2x Korg Mono/Poly
Moog Source

That Gary Numan Synth


video upload by Alex Ball

"A look at the Polymoog and how Gary Numan adopted one of the presets from one of the versions to help define his sound.

0:00 Intro
0:41 What is the Polymoog?
8:00 Vox Humana and Gary Numan
13:35 Cars Cover

The sample Instrument
https://bobmoogfoundation.myshopify.c..."

Polybrute played by Jexus ► unique & nuanced sounds.


video upload by Jexus (sounds-for-synths.com)

"😎 Thoughts & info: https://sounds-for-synths.com/arturia... || Get this soundpack with 200+ custom presets and all sequences"

Update: video renamed to Polybrute by Jexus ► unique & nuanced sounds (2/2)

Ultravox Vienna ~ Vintage Synthesizer Recreation ~ RetroSound


video upload by RetroSound

"(c)2007-24 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

❤️ Support #RetroSound​ channel: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com

One of my favorite tracks from the early 80s.
Vienna by Ultravox (1981)
Written by Midge Ure, Billy Currie, Chris Cross and Warren Cann

featured: Moog Minimoog from the year 1978, Logan String Melody2 and the Linndrum

This cover song series contains my own recreations of my favourite songs from the last 50 years. The original music from which I take inspiration belong to their respective owners. I recreate tracks only for personal passion and to pay homage to these tracks.
My intention is not to create covers that sound exactly like the original (if you want to hear identical sounds, please listen the original). It's more of an inspiration with my sounds from the old synthesizers from the past and of course the great appreciation for the original performers and producers.
Check out the original songs with the original artists here on YouTube.
Thank you.

RetroSound synthesizer demo videos since january 2007.
Everything is free. If you like my work, you can also support me with the purchase of my merchandise stuff or my music.
Shop: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com/
Bandcamp: https://retrosound.bandcamp.com/album..."

Roland Gaia-2 Demo Part. 3 (Model Expansions)| No Talking |


video upload by DKS SYNTH LAB

Timeline
0:00 Intro
0:10 Oboete Iru? (Juno-106)
0:58 Saw Strings (Juno-106)
2:01 Bright Pad (Juno-106)
2:41 Juno Lead 1 (Juno-106)
3:07 Berlin Night (Jupiter-8)
4:39 Sweep JP (Jupiter-8)
5:20 Uni-Sync (Jupiter-8)
6:16 Strings JP (Jupiter-8)
6:58 5th Synth 1 (JX-8P)
8:07 Scorched Pad (JX-8P)
8:34 Dynamic Lush Pad (JX-8P)
9:12 Poly JX (JX-8P)
9:38 Blisters (SH-101)
10:03 Porta Saw Lead (SH-101)

Roland TR-808 ► Sound Demo [10 MINUTES]


video upload by Mr. Card

"Special thanks to Dygnitarz 808 🎵

➢ MY PRESETS & SAMPLES: https://bit.ly/mr-card 🔵"

OXI One New Tutorial FW 4.2: Learn the New SNAPSHOTS Feature


video upload by OXI Instruments

"Since firmware version 4.0, our focus has been on enhancing the OXI One sequencer's performative capabilities and introducing a couple of significant features. This video tutorial will cover the all-new Snapshots feature added in FW 4.2!

Snapshots allow you to temporarily save the state of all four sequencers and revert to that state after making any adjustments in your patterns, such as changes to notes, modulations, or sequencer settings like mute states.

It's perfect to create transitions in your performances.

00:00 Latch Mute button
00:44 Introducing Snapshots
01:33 Transition Example with Snapshot enabled
02:17 Releasing Snapshot

Get the latest firmware here: https://oxiinstruments.com/oxi-one/up..."

Your Oscillators New Best Friend! // VCO's Little Helper (VLH) by Takaab (SIAM Modular)


video upload by DivKid

"Here we're checking out VCO's Little Helper (the VLH) by Takaab (who are SIAM Modular too). It's a small 2hp module that can work like an expander for any oscillator you want to use it with. There's two inputs giving you two octaves of sub oscillators (-1 and -2), ring modulation, a noise source and thru outputs to save multiples or stacking cables to keep patching with your inputs.

Here's what Takaab have to say 'VCO’s Little Helper is a eurorack module that supercharges your existing oscillators by adding a ring mod, sub and noise. The VLH was designed in collaboration with journalist and musician Steve O'Hear following a conversation asking how we could squeeze the features found in the VCO section of many vintage synthesizers into a eurorack system.'

VLH is also a affordable addition to a Eurorack system priced around £/€/$100 (it's 4040 Thai Baht). It's available direct here // https://www.siammodular.com/takaab-vl...

Here's the mini documentary on how the VLH came to life"

Takaab VLH : VCO's Little Helper: The making of ... euroack ring mod | sub oscillator | noise

video upload by Adventures in sound

VCO's Little Helper made its first apearance on the site back on JULY 27, 2021.
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