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Saturday, June 15, 2024

Roland Synths History by Year


video upload by The Music Librarian

"All Roland Synths in Chronological Order.

Why did I get left out (comment if there is more):
1. JDXA (1996)

Comment for future video suggestions

Music by:
Deep Mind - Jeremy Black
Digifunk - DivKid
Fugitive FSM Team feat e s c p"

Moog Synths History by Year


video upload by The Metal Jedi

"All Moog Synths History by year of release. I might have missed some, but feel free to comment and I'll make a correction in the description of the video.

Music by:
Melodic Techno #03 Extended Version - Moogify
Zen_Man

Parallel Synthesis
FSM Team & e s c p"

Retro Vibes: Creating Synthwave Tracks with Yamaha QY70


video upload by I go REC

"Step into a world where retro meets futuristic as I dive into the mesmerizing sounds of synthwave on the Yamaha QY70 electronic instrument. Join me on this musical journey as I blend nostalgia with innovation, creating a soundtrack that will transport you to another dimension. Get ready to be captivated by the hypnotic beats and ethereal melodies of this electrifying performance. Don't miss out on this unique experience that will leave you craving more.😁"

And more:

SIEL 80 Synth Test with Notator MIDI CC's.


video upload by loksync

"Testing out the SIEL80 synth and Notator's Realtime MIDI Generator on the Atari 1040STE.
You can control it's parameters over MIDI CC.
It uses an SSM filter.
I recorded the audio a bit too hot so it clips a bit."

Chroma Multi-Lane Filter Modulation


video upload by Dome Music Technologies

"This patch uses the Misfit Audio Drum Sequencer and the Poly Pressure Encoder to play different rhythmical patterns to each voice of the Cherry Chroma."

Kickain Presets


video upload by knobula

"Introducing new V2 firmware for Kickain featuring Presets and extended parameters."

Music For Clouds with Mutable Instruments Rings and Beads


video upload by Mega Modularis

"Hello There! This is a generative ambient piece I made recently, which is primarily Rings (Rangoon by Big T Music) fed into I think the ​⁠ Mimeophon before going into Beads, with some gentle modulation from my two beloved ​⁠ Ochds! Enjoy! I didn’t actually film the making of the patch or anything, but I had this nice mesmeric cloud footage, and I thought they went well together, I’ve always thought of Rings + Clouds (and/or Beads) as ‘Cloud Music’ What do you think? Let me know If i should share more stuff like this? Longer musical pieces without any commentary.

All the footage I shot myself on my Fuji X-E4 in my backyard!

Enjoy, MM."

Casio RZ-1 With Mods


video upload by Ground Grown Circuits

"Sample tone knobs moved to front panel, variable clocks added to the percussion generator ICs, and upgraded ROM chips and firmware.
All stock sounds from upgraded ROM at end on video."

Quasimidi Sirius Ambient Pads + Korg Sigma Trance Arps


video upload by The Free Radikal

"Saturday Synth jam with a Quasimidi Sirius and Korg Sigma, sequenced on the Synthstrom Deluge"

Friday, June 14, 2024

Behringer Working on FPGA Based Elka Synthex Clone



Note the top pic appears to be the development environment while the bottom two are of a vintage Synthex. According to Behringer their Synthex is a couple years out:

"Recreating the Magic of the Elka Synthex

The Elka Synthex, a synthesizer from the early 1980s, is cherished for its rich, warm sound and unique character. Musicians like Jean-Michel Jarre and Duran Duran have used it to create iconic tracks, solidifying its place in music history. Designed by Mario Maggi and produced by the Italian company Elka, the Synthex has a storied past.

At Behringer, we're working to revive the Elka Synthex with a dedicated team of top-notch R&D engineers in Italy, where the original was created. Using advanced Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), we're able to replicate the original circuitry and signal paths, capturing the essence of its distinctive sound.

The Role of FPGA’s

FPGAs help us recreate the immensely complex inner workings of the Synthex, ensuring we maintain its unique tonal qualities while improving reliability and performance. The two large chips in the center of the main board are Xylinx FPGA’s.

Honoring a Classic

Our goal is to make the classic sound of the Elka Synthex available to today’s musicians, combining its vintage appeal with modern technology. This passion project aims to respect the legacy of the Synthex while providing the enhancements needed for contemporary use.

Bringing back the Synthex

Stay tuned as we work to bring the Elka Synthex back to life, celebrating its history and sound with the same passion and innovation that marked its original creation.

This 'labor of love' project will take a few years, but it’ll be worth the wait as the Synthex is one of the most iconic synthesizers of all times. Send some love to Matteo and his R&D team."
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