Many things the Serge SSG can do

video upload by Stazma

"It's been a while I wanted to do a proper video on the SSG module. It's one of the most crazy patch programmable monster in the Serge system (with the DUSG) and even tho it's been upgraded as the GTO now, I'm sure many are still going to be interested in a deep dive into this more primitive version of the circuit.

Have fun!"

00:00 Intro
01:04 Module Overview
01:54 VCO, LFO & clock
02:52 Voltage controled glide
03:58 Track & hold
05:32 Sample & hold
08:24 The Coupler
10:31 My "Riojy Ikeda" noise patch
16:35 End talk

Boredbrain DB25, TRS, and IO brief introduction (Xcelon direct output expanders)

video upload by Boredbrain Music

"Adam gives us a quick rundown of the three new eurorack modules for direct multi-channel audio. DB25, TRS, and IO provide direct output to the Xcelon mixer and XP3 channel expander, but also pair up together to give any system a multitude of balanced audio outputs."

Update: press release follows:

ASHLAND, VA, USA: interesting I/O and utility device specialist Boredbrain Music is proud to expand its Xcelon true stereo voltage-controlled Eurorack mixer’s creative capabilities by announcing availability of DB25, TRS, and IO — introduced as the latest additions to its Direct Multi-Channel Series of modules that interconnect to provide a multitude of audio outputs for expanding Eurorack systems — as of May 7…

As a 24-channel D-SUB direct output module occupying only 8HP of Eurorack space, DB25 can interface with its new-found IO sibling — to provide 24 balanced audio outputs — and/or the modular mixing powerhouse that is Xcelon — already available as a 48HP-wide, critically acclaimed, all-analogue, six-channel stereo audio mixer module made for Eurorack modular systems, its interface designed for immediate hands-on control and visual feedback while also allowing for extensive CV (Control Voltage) connectivity and expandability, enabling operation as a powerful mixing tool for both performance and production purposes — to provide 12 stereo direct outputs. On the front of DB25 are three 25-pin D-SUB connectors, each output offering eight channels of balanced line-level audio. As such, the — 1-8, 9-16, and 17-24 — channel numbers next to each of those D-SUB connectors correspond to the four — INPUT 1-6, 7-12, 13-18, and 19-24 — ports at the rear, each of which accept signals from compatible Boredbrain Music modules using the supplied 8-pin ribbon cables. Connected to IO, those ports accept groups of six individual input signals. Similarly, when connected to Xcelon or Xcelon XP3 (https://boredbrainmusic.com/product/xcelon-xp3/) — the latter already available as a 22HP-wide, three-channel stereo expander module for its bigger brother — those ports accept three stereo mixer channels for direct output, and can be mixed and matched in any order, while both pre- and post-fader direct outputs for a bank of Xcelon channels can be used simultaneously.

The TRS 12-channel direct output module, meanwhile, can also interface with its new-found IO sibling to provide 12 balanced audio outputs (or up to 24 balanced audio outputs if using two TRS modules). Indeed, its 8HP-wide front panel features 12 TRS jacks, each outputting balanced line-level audio signals, while the — OUT 1 through to OUT 12 — channel numbers above them correspond to those on the two — INPUT 1-6 and 7-12 — ports at the rear, each of which accept signals from compatible Boredbrain Music modules using the supplied 8-pin ribbon cables. Connect TRS to IO and those ports accept groups of six individual input signals. Similarly, connect it to Xcelon or Xcelon XP3 and those ports also accept banks of three stereo mixer channels for direct output. And, again, those ports can be mixed and matched in any order, while both pre- and post-fader direct outputs for a bank of Xcelon channels can be used simultaneously.

As a 30-channel direct input/output module, IO can be used as signal inputs for its new-found DB25 and TRS siblings, or, alternatively, to provide Xcelon with up to 15 stereo direct (Eurorack level) outputs. On the front of this 8HP-wide module are 27 3.5mm jacks — 1 through to 24 being mono, while 25/26, 27/28, and 29/30 are stereo — serving as either inputs or outputs, depending on how the rear ports are connected. Correspondingly, five — IN/OUT 1-6, 7-12, 13-18, 19-24, and 25-30 — connection ports on IO’s rear can each send or receive six signals to or from compatible Boredbrain Music modules using the supplied 8-pin ribbon cables. Connect those ports to DB25 or TRS and IO’s jacks act as signal inputs for those modules; alternatively, connect to Xcelon or Xcelon XP3 — pre- or post-fader, or both — and those jacks act as Eurorack-level direct outputs for the stereo mixer channels. Connections to those ports can be mixed and matched in any order, with compatible modules connecting to any of the ports.

Anyone attending SUPERBOOTH24, May 16-18, FEZ-Berlin, Germany is invited to swing by Booth Z060 where Boredbrain Music will be exhibiting its new DB25, TRS, and IO modules alongside its entire Eurorack range, as well as offering comprehensive Xcelon demos — and a warm welcome, of course, to all.

The Lab Report Episode 1: Building on the Past

video upload by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"This Lab Report explores the original Voltage Research Laboratory along with the upcoming Voltage Lab 2.

The Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Lab 2 is a cutting edge synthesis laboratory that offers a new palette of analog textures and waveforms to sonic researchers. Newly developed wave shaping capabilities paired with powerful synthesis tools, and a deep, performance oriented controller join together to create a complete sound design laboratory. This instrument has a very physical sound. The tones it creates feel natural and alive, with traditional waveforms becoming the seeds of unique new shapes and sounds that shift between analog physical modeling and more unfamiliar, abstract timbres."

Wax Tax! Inspired Music and Digital Art // Fairlight CMI // DeltaLab // Casio Sk-1 // Synth Topics

video upload by Saul Stokes - Frequensea

Frequensea Episode 5

"Stokes extracts the music and design language of WAX TRAX!, crafting his take on the 1980 / 90s label out of Chicago. Expect daw-free driving rhythms, pulsing basslines, and aggressive sound design; all syncopated with a nonstop digital art blitz.

Accompanying Stokes’ art and music set will be a short presentation on WAXTRAX! and the musicians who forged a unique genre of electronic music, along with some of the equipment behind the music.

Topics:

WaxTrax!
Ministry - 242- Chris and Cosey - Front Line Assembly
Fairlight CMI
Delta Lab Effectron
Early Akai Samplers
Yamaha CS01
and More"

You can find additional Frequensea Episodes in previous posts here.

BACK TO THE 90s: PROGRESSIVE - DAWLESS JAM / #prophet6 #techno #roland #sequential #tr909 #tr09

video upload by SOLDFAITH

"Hardware only, dawless.
All hardware goes thru a compressor and limiter to get the very best sound possible. You can hear how everything is nicely glued together.

Ableton sequencer is used to record each track."

Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge - Orbital Mechanics (Mars)

video upload by SynthAddict

"Maschine+

Mars orbital mechanics (diff. 3 body config.).

I used the closest reasonable multiple of Mars' orbital period for the tempo - 114 bpm

I used the closest reasonable multiples of the orbital period of Mars' 2 moons, Phobos and Deimos.
3 and 2 respectively for a 3/2 time signature (limited options on M+ for custom tempos).

Some odd LFO modulations added on FX too for a little chaos. :-)"

Sound design tutorial from Stranger Things Eleven using OB-6 and Moog Grandmother

video upload by EthanJamesMusic

"This is a sound design tutorial for how to approach a specific sound that was used in the first season of Stranger Things. I was requested to show how I would make the lead sound that happens in the track "Eleven". The sound is a wet electric piano type of sound, with some wrinkles around the use of filter modulation and reverb..

The Sequential Circuits OB-6 can do a respectable job of coming close to the sound, and I tried to get a Grandmother version to come close. This track does require polyphony, so the Grandmother would have to be multitracked to get the same result.

Analog synthesizers have found a way back into film music, which has led to a lot of rich experimentation of what these instruments are capable of. I think my main takeaway is the heavy use of envelope, and setting the filter modulation much lower than a normal synth pluck would require. Also, having a really dry sound mixed in with lots of ambience really cuts through in a way that creates a strong effect."

Keyboard Jun '84 | Turmoil in MIDI land, and isn't pretty

video upload by Espen Kraft

"Not everyone was happy with how MIDI came by and what it became. Many well known people (today) were pretty harsh with how Sequential and the 4 Japanese companies set the standards. The nay-sayers were quite moronic though. They had their chance to be part of the gang, but they bottled it for themselves.
Back in 1983 the MIDI spec page was 10 pages long, but it expanded rapidly. As it was "open source", every manufacturer could implement it as they saw fit and that caused all kinds of problems.

New tech and techniques have always polarized opinion and most people fear new things. Today the rise of AI is such a thing. Some people go bat shit crazy over it, while other's embrace it. Some just ignores it as well. No right or wrong. It all depends on where you're at I guess."

5 years into Eurorack - What changed, what was added, and some sounds

video upload by Omri Cohen

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00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Taking a break
02:12 - Going back to a bigger case
07:29 - Small case for ES9
08:34 - Synths I sold
10:08 - Selling the Mimeophon
12:24 - Selling Lubadh and Arbhar
14:46 - Still using Microcell
16:47 - Still using Magneto
18:31 - Still using Morphagene
20:16 - Color coding by length
21:28 - Why the NerdSeq
26:00 - How I use the NerdSeq
35:00 - New filters
36:17 - New VCOs
38:12 - New quantizer
40:42 - X-Pan
41:54 - Voltage MultiStage
43:45 - StarLab

Ultratroninator 3000 shutdown sequence with Easter Egg

video upload by Ultratroninator 3000

"To shutdown the Ultratroninator 3000 hold down the three right buttons. A shutdown countdown starts, and the buttons must be held for the duration of the countdown otherwise shutdown is aborted.

Here's an Easter Egg I added to the Ultratroninator 3000. Release the keys and abort the countdown just a fraction of a second before the timer gets to zero. The LEDs start doing a Conway's Life thing, which is interesting 'cause it's mapped to the 14 segment displays. The three rows of 8 discrete LEDs are also included."