DAWLess Mini Synth JAM | J-6 & JX-08 | Volca Beats | Midicake ARP

video upload by midicake

"A friend lent me some little Roland synthesizers to try out with Midicake ARP. They are both packed with good sounds and very playable. For that Mid-80s vibe, they really shine.

I'm not that taken with the J-6 sequencer but, given its size, it still packs a lot in. Once you disable the in-built sequencers, however, driving them with ARP makes for a brilliantly compact tabletop setup!

And, of course, ARP opens up possibilities that just can't be achieved any other way. Who needs Astrolab!? ;)"

Ambient for Inner Peace /Poly Effects Hector (Plaits Marbles Clone) Beads Echoz Ensemble Oscillator

video upload by Wac- Lounge

"Thank you for watching!
Here are the simple patch notes, a list of the gear, and more information.

https://wac-lounge.bandcamp.com

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Granular ambient voice = Hector(Plaits clone) processed by Beads sequenced by Hector(Marbles clone)
Echoed random sequencing voice = Hector(Plaits) processed by Hector(LP filter+Delay) modulation & sequenced by Hector(Marbles + ADSR)
Percussive voice = Hector(Plaits) processed by Echoz modulation & sequenced by Hector(Marbles+ADSR)
Synth lead voice = Hector(Plaits) processed by Hector(Delay) slew limiter & sequenced by Hector(Note sequencer triggered by Steppy)
Strings synth voice = Ensemble Oscillator modulation & sequenced by MATHS
Reverse piano loop voice = Disting triggered by Steppy
Master clock = Hector(divided by Steppy)

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SnapBeat, Demo beat | the simple lo-fi sampler

video upload by SnapBeat official

Some additional info on SnapBeat's functions and features below. You can find previous posts here.

"This is a demo video of SnapBeat, the simple lo-fi sampler. It has 8 pads and is 8 voices polyphony. You can see more detail on the product website. https://snapbeat.net/

- Main functions
sample and truncate sound
real time play (similar to finger drums)
MIDI IN (playing its sampled sounds from external MIDI device)
back light for pads (ON/OFF)

- Main spec.
main chip : Nuvoton ISD1720SY (voice recorder IC) x 8
number of voices : 8 (polyphony)
sampling frequency : about 20kHz (high quality sampling) / about 12kHz (low quality sampling)
maximum sample length per channel : about 6 sec. (high quality sampling) / about 12 sec. (low quality sampling)
(New) pad responses : DRUM / GATE / TRIGGER (for MIDI IN, only DRUM can be applicable.)
(New) Loop play (only in GATE and TRIGGER mode)
MIDI channel and note numbers are assignable from setting menu

- Interfaces
Line in (3.5mm stereo jack)
Line out (RCA stereo jack)
Headphone out (3.5mm stereo jack)
volume (shared with headphone out and line out)
USB type C (5V power)
USB mini-B (for upload firmware to Arduino Nano)
MIDI IN (3.5mm TRS jack)"

RECO-SYNTH ::: RED AXES 2 :::

video upload by Arthur Joly

"another synth for the band Red Axes"

The Roland System 100 Synthesizer - Ideation : Syntrail across the east

video upload by S R DHAIN

"The Syntrail carries on down the path, following this video : [below]

I reprogrammed the sequencer, and both lead and bass sounds to be reflective of the internal (mental & emotional) and external changes (climate, terrain, etc) that occur during a long journey."

The Roland System 100 Synthesizer - Ideation: 'syntrail across the east' #modularsynth #synthjam

video upload by S R DHAIN

"As the title suggests, it's a trek across (synth) lands & sands. The sequencer is consistently playing in non 4:4 time due to bank B's pots set to give it a twist in the timing tale/ tail.

the 101 keyboard provides bass duties (as sequenced by the 104 & transposed by its own keyboard) & the 102 provides the richly modulated Eastern- lead like sound, played from the 101's keyboard."

Custom Black Alesis Andromeda A6

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this listing

This one was spotted and sent in via M Me.

"ich biete hier einen liebevoll umgebauten Alesis Andromeda A6 zum Kauf an. Dieser wurde 2022 aufwändig umgebaut.

In diesem Zusammenhang hat das Gerät einen Service bei SCS (Doc Analog) bekommen (Rechnung vorhanden).

Zudem wurde ein neues FATAR TP9/s Keybed (Reverse-Ausführung) verbaut (Rechnung vorhanden)."

Googlish:

"I am offering a lovingly converted Alesis Andromeda A6 for sale. This was extensively rebuilt in 2022.

In this context, the device was serviced by SCS (Doc Analog) (invoice available).

In addition, a new FATAR TP9/s keybed (reverse version) was installed (invoice available)."

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ESK - Sound Demo Seiko DS-250 + DS-310

video upload by Metunar

"A sound demo of the Seiko DS-250 digital additiv synthesizer and the programmer Seiko DS-310.
The Elektron Digitakt is used 2 times for some extra reverb or delay.
Soft Mastering."

http://www.metunar.ch

Arturia Microfreak | An excellent modular companion

video upload by Cinematic Laboraty

"It's not easy to find a touch capacitive keyboard for Eurorack. I tried the Verbos and ultimately ended up with the Buchla Corvette 218e which also has a strong nostalgic value. I completely overlooked the Microfreak even though @mylarmelodies made an excellent video about it while recreating an Easel. I've been familiar with the Microfreak since its release, but didn't pay much attention to it when I found out it's a bit like a paraphonic Plaits. Then Noise Engineering contributed to it with three eclectic voices, also paraphonic. And recently they added samples and granular synthesis to the endless list of features. So the Freak isn't really 'micro' anymore. It's stellar.

I got myself a Freak because I wanted to find out if these keys were on par with the Buchla. The good news (for me), is that the Buchla is still a few decades ahead, because Arturia was clearly inspired by the older model with elevated 'black' keys. So objectively, the Freak doesn't 'ultraglide'. The good news (for all of us) is that the difference is marginal, considering that the Freak comes with a really, really nice synth. Bottomline: the Freak is a great addition to any modular setup. But it doesn't end there. If you happen to like granular synthesis and looping, it's an excellent source for grains, loops, stacks and sample mangling and when you recorded something cool, you can play it with pressure, gates and pitch CV.

I'll keep the Freak close to my Instruo case because it lacks a proper sequencer. Here, the Freak ticks all the boxes that were left open."

Secrets of the Squarp Hapax

video upload by Signal Sounds

"Video game sound designer and composer Michael Manning returns to the Signal Sounds channel to present some tips for getting more out of the mighty Squarp Hapax sequencer.

Buy Hapax here:
https://www.signalsounds.com/squarp-h..."

Low Strings - Prophet 5 Official Patchbook played by Korg Minilogue XD

video upload by PARKER

"All sounds Korg Minilogue XD recorded in one take"