Folktek - Resonant Garden :: How-To Example Settings #1 - Shimmering Choir

video upload by Folktek

"This video explains how to set up the Resonant Garden from scratch to achieve a shimmering choir sound. The PDF settings diagram for this example can be found on our website @ https://folktek.com/products/resonant..."

First Video for cyma forma's ALT - analog soundscape synthesizer

video upload by cyma forma

See the announcement post with pics here.

"this is ALT: an analog soundscape synthesizer, specialized in musical sound design.

some sounds resonate with us in mysterious ways, as if they were part of something bigger, as if they were holding answers; so we try to make instruments that ask questions.

ALT is designed to expand the realms of sonic exploration, through intricate motion.

key features:
- 5 voices with free frequencies or following scales to create beautiful melodies
- stereo panning per voice
- MS-20 style stereo filter
- wild delay with infinite feedback
- modulation pin matrix with 2 LFOs, a random generator, an envelope follower, and 17 destinations
- light and sound sensors to make it react to its environment
- midi and CV inputs
…

ALT is for creatives who wish to explore a different workflow that will give rise to unheard harmonies, complex rhythmic patterns and precise sound design.

out on kickstarter on may 22nd.

original teaser soundtrack made with ALT by théo fernandez
video: romain cieutat"

OPERATION_1 - Novation Circuit Tracks Pack by Yuri Wong

video upload by Isotonik Studios

"The OP-1 has long been a device of creative inspiration, and now those sounds can be accessed directly on the Circuit Tracks, in a set of 128 patches emulating 8 of the OP-1’s iconic engines:

Cluster, Digital, DNA, Dr Wave, DSynth, String, FM, Phase & Pulse

The goal while creating OPERATION_1 was to get maximum musical expressiveness for the patches, with the original sounds as the starting point. Each Circuit sound was crafted to be as close to the OP-1 patch as musically possible. For movements or textures where the Circuit Tracks engine couldn’t emulate, effort was made to make it come as close as the Circuit engine would allow, yet still maintain the usefulness of the sound i.e. to make it as functional and creatively inspiring as possible for music creation.

Here’s what’s in OPERATION_1:

- 128 OP-1 Patches, Recreated by an OP-1 Connoisseur -

Immerse yourself in the distinctive sounds of the OP-1, accurately reproduced for your Circuit. Each patch is crafted and A/B-ed with the original OP-1 for maximum authenticity. You can now explore the spectrum of inspiring OP-1 sounds within the Circuit.

- 8 Macros for Limitless Tweakability -

Tweak and transform your sounds with 8 carefully programmed macros in every patch, allowing you to shape each sound to suit any creative vision. Every individual patch has it’s own unique response to the Macros, programmed specifically for that sound. Find your own unique sounds, spark ideas and break out of creative ruts.

- 64 Original Drum Sounds -

Inspired by the creative kits on the OP-1, these kicks, snares, hats and percussion are crafted with versatility in mind, covering basics and beyond.

- 16 Demo Projects -

Two projects demos per ‘engine’ for each of the eight engines, to showcase the versatility of the sounds and to inspire ideas for your own tracks.

Why Choose This Pack?

Crafted by a Specialist: Yuri Wong has created many popular tracks with the OP-1. The iconic stock sounds of the OP-1 have taken many months of work to be meticulously recreated for the Circuit.
Made for Exploration: Each of the 8 macros are customised for every patch, allowing for ‘tweak and listen’ sonic discovery — perfectly in-line with the ‘no-screen’ philosophy of the Circuit.
A Synth Upgrade: Transform your Circuit into a synth powerhouse, with sounds rivalling the best out there.
Experience the magic of OP-1 sounds on your Novation Circuit. Discover the joy of exploration and get your musical inspiration flowing.

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/o..."

Deep Techno & Electronica - Elektron Octatrack Sound Pack by A Force Truly Evil

video upload by Isotonik Studios

"64 drum and percussion sounds that cover the territory you'd expect, deep kicks and techy snare drums, 909 and 808 clones, plus a selection of electronic and acoustic percussion.

32 Synth waveforms:
With Octatrack shaping tools can obtain multiple variations of each wave. Raw sonic material like basic sawtooth, sine waves and pulses, sub basses, hard-edged digital sounds, along with more complex waveforms like atmospheres, pads, textures and synth chords.

8 One shot bass samples.
16 One shot Dub chords.
8 Loop samples: Four drum loops and four synth loops. All can be adjusted for pitch and tempo. Loops can be sliced and diced to use individual notes or isolated drum hits, or to have multiple instruments in a single track.
6 Sample chains to have all samples grouped in a single slice track: Dub Chords, Bass samples, Kicks, Snares, Hi hats, Percusions.
40 Patterns covering Deep Techno, atmospheric Dub Techno, Ambient, Electronica...
Each pattern includes several scenes associated with the crossfader for dynamic pattern variations.
All samples except loops are in the key of C.
Wav files are provided so that you can use the samples with your favourite DAW.

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/a..."

👨‍🚀 CIRCUIT RHYTHM Techno "LIFT OFF!" 🚀

video upload by MIXtof 786 Music

"Get ready to LIFT OFF with my new DAWLess Techno Track,
I created this one on my Novation Circuit Tracks, great gear to get musically creative in a flexible and movable way!
Beatz and greetz from Germany, your
MIXtof Music!
#techno #dawless #circuitrhythm"

Small Case Jam Sessions - excerpt #6

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"recorded live into Syntakt reverb and delay"

Ganz im Ernst No. 1, performed on Ernst Krenek's Buchla 100 synthesizer

video upload by Karlheinz Essl

"Karlheinz Essl's experiments with Ernst Krenek's legendary BUCHLA 100 modular synthesizer, built by Don Buchla in 1967. After its renovation in 2017, it is now exhibited at the Ernst Krenek Foundation in Krems, Austria."

Modor DR-2 OS012 Firmware Upgrade

video upload by Modor Music

"Rumble Kicks and steeply filtered Hats & Claps + a new parametric equalisation stage: overview of the new OS012 firmware upgrade for the Modor DR-2 drum machine."

0:00 Hello!
0:17 Rumble Kick
1:36 Filter Claps
2:27 Filter Hihats
3:29 Parametric Equalisation Stage

DR2 OS12 Firmware Upgrade - 1min overview

video upload by Modor Music

"New Firmware Upgrade OS012 for Modor DR-2, a short 1min, no talking overview.
http://www.modormusic.com/dr2os012.html"

Bad Gear - A new FOE has appeared

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. Synthesizers can be considered a mature technology. Traditional manufacturers focus on the regurgitation of classics, market disruption is limited to design overkill and process optimization and real innovators are crushed by the relentless economics of this oversaturated niche.

Today we are going to talk about Hydrasynth. This range of next-generation synthesizers caused a hype that usually only comes with the release of Scandinavian hipster gadgets and depending on whom you ask they’re either the CS-80 of the 2020s or a harsh and digital sounding testament to the demise of a culture."

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:58 Overview ASM Hydrasynth Explorer
01:43 Oscillators
02:14 WaveScan Technology ( Wavetable )
02:28 Synth Engine
02:45 Ring Modulation, Noise, Mutators
03:29 Filters
03:57 LFOs, Envelopes, Modulation Matrix
04:24 Macros
04:35 FX Section
04:55 Random, Chords, Arpeggiator
05:11 Connectivity, Cinematic Patches, Models, Build Quality, Thanks
06:29 Hate
06:50 Jam 1 (Bass Patch)
07:46 Jam 2 (Downtempo)
08:47 Finale (FX makes everything easier)
09:20 Verdict

Yamaha V50: Under the Radar Review

video upload by Off The Matrix

"The V50 was Yamaha's first synth workstation. It's the best choice of the FM 4 operator models."