Batchas - Immortel phénix

video upload by batchas

"Here is the main part of today's session with the Synton Fenix II and a modded Vermona ER-9 triggered by Fenix III sequencer."

Go beyond Eurorack! Modular synth + Pedal & rack FX & instrument input // DPW Design Pedal Interface

video upload by DivKid

"I've always enjoyed integrating other gear beyond the realms of the Eurorack case. Synths and FX, guitar into modular, rack gear processing beats ... it's a great thing to explore, to find unique tones and new sounds.

The new Pedal Interface from DPW Design is a 4HP stereo or dual mono pedal/instrument input and output module. While it couldn't be simpler on the interface this was designed to address two issues and to improve working with the varied signals. DPW made sure to properly impedance balance so you're not sucking out the tone and brilliance in the signal and sought to address transient handling and add a tube inspired gain structure above the clean gain structure for adding tube like compression and saturation FX ... something we exploit for great distortion in the video!"

*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*

INTRO
00:00 Hello & previews
00:56 What are we doing here?
01:38 Two improved design features with Dan from DPW

PATCHES
03:54 Simple pedal integration for characterful ambient FX
05:27 Handling transients with character (line level inputs)
06:28 #SockTone guitar & bass direct input
07:50 Patch it wrong for sonic treats! (Eurorack level saturation)
09:26 Integrating rack gear for parallel processing
11:16 Using pedals at the start of the signal chain (oscillator processing

P1, Pedal I/O

The P1 is a dual channel pedal interface. It can be used for pedal or line level in and out or as a guitar or bass input as the pedal in is a high-Z input that will not suck the life out of the tone of your instrument as low impedance inputs can do.

The module is designed to have more than 100kHz bandwidth in both directions to give you a very clean interface with in and out impedance to work well with pedals.

The two halves of the module are independent. You can use it as a dual mono or as a stereo interface.

Eurorack to pedal level is attenuating -18dB and pedal to Eurorack level is amplifying 18dB.

There is soft controlled symmetrical clipping in both directions through the module so if you are driving the inputs hard it will not sound harsh. You can use this as a creative effect.

The unit is AC coupled to be able to isolate your Eurorack from whatever you connect on the pedal side.

New Arturia Synth Incoming - Three Wave Music Synth Meetup with Arturia Saturday, May 25th

If you are in the Midland Park, NJ area, you might want to drop by Three Wave Music Saturday, May 25th.

Note the flyer mentions a "new, upcoming product," with what appears to be a synth blacked out.

Berlin Stompbox Exhibit Set for May 18, 2024

video upload by EHX

Note the above video from EHX is from the 2022 event. Guitars meet synths meet pedals. You might notice Three Wave Music in the video. If you aren't familiar with them, check them out here.

Details on this year's event follow. You can RSVP on Eventbrite here.

The Brooklyn and London Synth and Pedal Expo's organizers are excited to announce the first edition of the Berlin Stompbox Exhibit, a free, strictly in-the-headphones event scheduled for May 18, 2024 at the central Heynstudios venue.

Musicians are welcome to bring their instruments to try out hundreds of pedals in the headphones. Any instrument with a pickup is welcome!

Like all our events, this show is free with RSVP!

WHEN:
Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE:
HeynStudios
| Heynstraße 15, 13187 Berlin |

HOW MUCH:
In case you missed it: FREE!


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Playing Synthesizers...with a Guitar?! Jamstik Visits the Perfect Circuit Showroom

video upload by Perfect Circuit

"Jamstik makes a line of wildly fun guitars—but hey, you might be wondering...why does a synth shop like Perfect Circuit give a heck about a guitar? Well, for one, all instruments are beautiful—and two, Jamstik makes MIDI GUITARS. They function perfectly well as standard electric guitars, but they also use proprietary technology to translate your guitar playing into MIDI data that synthesizers understand.

Not only that, they use a clever mapping of detected audio data in order to generate MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) data...making them a nuanced and quite powerful and expressive means of interfacing with MPE-capable synthesizers.

Jamstik recently came by our Burbank, CA showroom to see what they could do plugging their guitars into our synthesizers. With the expert guidance of our very own Jacob Johnson, they narrowed in on the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave, Roland Juno X, and, of course, a Eurorack modular system featuring Tiptop Audio's new ART-equipped modules.

Learn more about Jamstik on our blog, Signal

Pick up a Jamstik guitar of your own"

Mikaela Davis & Circles Around The Sun's '70s-Inspired Touring Rig

video upload by Reverb

"Rock harpist Mikaela Davis and psychedelic disco jammers Circles Around The Sun went on tour together recently, and we had a chance to catch up with them to check out their live rigs. Read more on Reverb"

0:00-6:24 Mikaela (Harp)
6:25-13:55 John (Guitar)
13:56-17:01 Adam (Synths and Keyboards)
17:02-20:02 Mark (Drums)
20:03 Dan (Bass)

Circles Around The Sun and Mikaela Davis - Gloaming Way | Audiotree Live

video upload by Audiotree

"Download & stream Circles Around The Sun and Mikaela Davis on Audiotree Live → https://lnk.to/AT-CATS

Out of the sun kissed beaches of Los Angeles, CA, a new collaboration has emerged between disco cosmonauts Circles Around The Sun and acclaimed harpist Mikaela Davis. During their Audiotree Live Session, the crew plays songs off their album 'After Sunrise,' setting off on a psychedelic exploration through effervescent harp accents and groovy basslines. During their interview with Audiotree Host, Psalm One, the band chats about their origin story, their songwriting process, and the creative chemistry that led to their new release. Check out Circles Around The Sun and Mikaela Davis on Audiotree Live!

Recorded on March 22, 2024 in Chicago, IL.

Visit the band's website → https://www.circlesaroundthesun.com/"

Sound design tutorial from Stranger Things Eleven using OB-6 part 2

video upload by EthanJamesMusic

EthanJamesMusic OB-6 videos

"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 chord sound that happens in the track "Eleven". The sound is a wobbly synth sound, with some wrinkles about modulated the filter.

The Sequential Circuits OB-6 can do a respectable job of coming close to the sound. This track has polyphony, so a multi-oscillator synth with separate envelopes is required.

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 filter modulation using an LFO assignment. Also, having a really dry sound mixed in with lots of ambience really cuts through in a way that creates a strong effect."

Brothers 👨‍👦‍👦 (Vermona DRM1 MKIV 8-voice analog drum synth // Perfourmer MKII + H9 + Bigsky + Pill)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"First video featuring the Vermona DRM-1 8-voice analog drum synth 😊 For a long time I've been stopping myself from getting one as I already have the MAM ADX-1 which is a bit an ancestor of this DRM-1! But the Vermona Perfourmer was feeling a bit lonely 😅

In this video, I decided to use my DAW to sequence both instruments as I wanted to be able to "play" the knobs on the instruments 😉

The track starts with the BASS (Voice 1 of the Perfourmer) and PLUCK (Voice 3 panned left & voice 4 panned right, of the Perfourmer through the H9 reverb). Then comes the KICK (Voice 1 of the DRM1) which is going into the Pill ducking pedal to trigger it.
Afterwards arrives the LEAD (Voice 3 of the Perfourmer through the Bigsky reverb + Pill ducking pedal) and the 7 other voices of the DRM1 (wanted initially to use them through the Particle granular delay, but didn't have enough time to blend it in! 😅).

* Hardware used *

// BASS:
- Vermona Perfourmer Voice 1

// LEAD:
- Vermona Perfourmer Voice 2 + Strymon Bigsky (reverb) + Pill (ducking pedal)

// PLUCK:
- Vermona Perfourmer Voices 3&4 + Eventide H9 Max (reverb)

// DRUMS:
- Vermona DRM1 (8-voice analog drum synth)

#drm1 #perfourmer #vermonadrm1 #vermonaperfourmer
#drm1mk4 #perfourmermk2
@vermonagear @strymon @EventideAudio @thepillpedal

Recorded and mixed in Ableton Live."

myfiend - leploop vs west pest - shambler

video upload by Keith Duncan Sound

"I sold the V2 leploop and bought a west pest, loody hell. this synth is incredible. Incwedible! Inc-ing-ingkwedable!"

Drum Rack Buddy - MaxforLive Sequencer for Ableton Live by Ned RUSH

video upload by Isotonik Studios

"Hey there, music makers! Today, we're diving into the world of drum sequencing with a powerful tool called the Drum Rack Buddy. Whether you're a beginner looking for quick and basic beats or an experienced producer delving into deeper, more obscure rhythms, this Max For Live MIDI plugin for Ableton Live has got you covered.

So, what exactly is the Drum Rack Buddy? It's a 16-track sequencer designed specifically for drum racks (or any instrument) to help you sequence drums and percussion with ease. Let's take a closer look at its features, starting from left to right.

First up, on the far left, we have the note trigger. Each track corresponds to a specific note, allowing you to trigger sounds in your drum rack. You can customize these notes to your liking. Plus, there's a handy Trig button for previewing sounds and a Mute button for silencing tracks during sequencing.

Next, we have the sequencer itself, which can switch between Steps, Velocity, Chance, or Retrigger modes. This is where you'll craft your beats, adjusting sequences to perfection.

Moving to the far right, we find the Track Controls, offering even more customization options. You can set the direction of the sequencer, edit steps or constraints, randomize sequences, and more. It's a playground for experimentation and creativity.

Don't forget about the Pages tab at the top, allowing you to access different sequencing pages for fine-tuning your beats. And in the top right corner, you'll find the Global Controls for managing all tracks simultaneously, from clearing steps to randomizing patterns.

We've packed a lot into the Drum Rack Buddy, including features like scaling, shifting, and adjusting note lengths, to give you complete control over your rhythms. Plus, the Grid feature provides a visual aid for precise sequencing.

We hope you enjoy using the Drum Rack Buddy in your music production adventures. And if you decide to share your creations on social media, don't forget to tag us @nedrush and @isotonikstudios. We'd love to hear what you come up with! Until next time, happy beat-making!

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