Monomachine MKII and Analog Rytm MKI evening jam at 174 bpm #elektron

video upload by HANJŌ

Serge New Timbral Oscillator (NTO) | Tutorials | Episode 05

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"I did my very best to remain objective and compared the NTO with simple basic sounds to my favorite VCO - the MakeNoise DPO - and the digital perfection of the Schlappi Three-Body. The NTO has been around since 1976 and represents the origins of modern synthesis. I just learned about it this year, so better late than never. It's surrounded by praise to the level of 'hard to believe'.

I used reverb on the raw sounds, and I found out that a digital effect can easily ruin the analog experience. I used ALM MFX, and it sounds great with NTO. But it sounds terribly aliased with the DPO and I wasn't happy with the Three-body result either. I wouldn't have known with raw sounds and I would not be able to share it. I've patched DPO a thousand times and it sounds clean and woody in the MakeNoise universe, but the raw waveforms are far from perfect and there's a certain bite. In this video, you may also learn that every VCO carries the signature of it's maker. DPO sounds like Tony Rolando. The 259 sounds like Buchla. Cs-L sounds like Jason Lim. Three-Body sounds like Schlappi. The NTO sounds like Serge, and now I have a new personal analog favorite.

The NTO is pure sophistication. I can say this both objectively (backed up by history and other reviews) and subjectively (it melts your heart). In the end it's just a VCO, which is about 10% of your whole patch. In many occasions, any quality VCO will be enough. But if you're looking for something special, this may be it. But your own personal opinion and taste will always be more important than mine!

You will be listening to analog through MFX AD/DA and my DAW's AD/DA. It's impossible to really listen to analog on YouTube but the DAW captures analog very well. There are plenty of raw sound NTO videos on youtube, so if you need to deepen your interest, please do some research. I've linked to an interview with Serge, where he explains a few things. It's a privilege to be able to hear him talk about it."

norns amenbreak - Miles Over the Limit - Patch Dive

video upload by The Acorn Lodge

"Adam from the Acorn Lodge walks through a patch for norns amenbreak, as used on our track Miles Over the Limit."

gen one (Cycling '74 M driving Korg OASYS PCI on OS9 G4 Mac)

video upload by Analog Industries

"Tuning my OS 9 music machine; playing with Cycling '74's excellent (and first, I think?) generative music application, M, driving the Korg OASYS PCI card. The card is running two virtual analog synths and a 2 OP FM synth, along with a hall reverb and Dan Phillips' excellent SD3000 emulation. The audio is recorded directly from the analog output of the card."

Ellitone KeyControl MIDI/CV Keyboard Controller and Sequencer

video upload by ellitone instruments

00:00 Wooden Touch Keys
01:22 Selectable Musical Scales
01:51 Mode 2 'Ambient Poly Sequencer'
02:37 Transposing a Sequence
04:19 Control Voltage Outputs"



via Ellitone

"The Ellitone KeyControl is a MIDI/CV Keyboard Controller featuring 12 velocity-sensitive wooden Touch Bars and a built-in ‘ambient poly sequencer’ mode.

This device comes in two versions, with or without AAA portable battery power. The version without AAA battery power is 25% slimmer and is powered via the USB-C connection.

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NGEN 1.2 Demo #1 - Garage [Sounds Only]

video upload by Spektro Audio

"This is an edited version of one of the NGEN demos originally recorded for the NGEN 1.2 update video: [posted here]

In this demo, we're using NGEN to create a UK Garage-inspired song using multiple NGEN generators and Ableton Live 12.

NGEN is connected via USB to the computer and we've set each instrument track in Live to receive MIDI from a different MIDI Channel coming from NGEN.

The main drums are being sequenced by DrumGen (using the new Garage template) while the other tracks (bass, chord samples, and percussive synth) are sequenced by the ACDGEN and Arper generators. During the performance, we're also switching between previously generated patterns and generating completely new patterns using the Pattern Generation feature.

NGEN is a unique 16-track MIDI sequencer design in São Paulo / Brazil that lets you combine multiple algorithmic / generative generators and MIDI FXs to sequence multiple hardware or software MIDI instruments.

For more information about NGEN, visit https://spektroaudio.com/ngen"

Noria - Jam

video upload by DecadeBridge

"I've been re-visiting Noria when I get chance. Here is the latest revision. Pam's pro workout is clocking Noria. All other elements (sequences, Beat triggers, envelope gates) are controlled by Noria."

Portakosmo 3 Voice Analog Modular Synth Test

video upload by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

"Time for Portakosmo 2,0 more info on the synth tomorrow! i am still finishing it, currently it is only the synth voices, i need to finish the drum box and effects/mix box! in time for my show with Portakosmo next week! at St Georges Church Ramsgate. Ticket Info Below
Download this song here :-
/ portakosmo-2-0-1-110172183
Which helps the constant improvement of ‪@THISMUSEUMISNOTOBSOLETE‬ info here :-
https://this-museum-is-not-obsolete.com/
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TICKETS FOR ST GEORGES SHOW :-
linktr.ee/lookmumnocomputer
Also portakosmo 1 is now on spotify!"

ASM Hydrasynth Explorer - All Playing, No Talking

video upload by Kraft Music

"Check out our ASM Hydrasynth Explorer bundles here:
https://kraftmusic.com/collections/hy... _apnt

The ASM Hydrasynth Explorer from Ashun Sound Machines brings portability and battery-powered operation to the Hydrasynth line. The most compact of the Hydrasynth keyboards, Hydrasynth Explorer's advanced wavetable synthesis engine delivers impressive tone generating capabilities via three oscillators, dual Wave Mutators, and two filters that can be configured in series or parallel, while the 37-note Polytouch mid-sized keybed offers polyphonic aftertouch over each note, giving you the type of expressive control found only in certain vintage synths.

Get more for your money with an exclusive ASM Hydrasynth Explorer polyphonic wavemorphing synthesizer bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new digital poly synth, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

Toppobrillo Cluster - Eurorack Utility Module

Demo video upload by Travis Kennedy

"Patch guide to the Toppobrillo Cluster - a 257-inspired Eurorack Utility Module

Thanks to Toppobrillo for sponsoring this video!

Chapters:
0:04 Intro
2:00 XY Channel Overview
2:49 XY VCA
3:30 XY Ring Mod
4:32 XY AND Logic
4:52 AB Channel Overview
5:45 AB Crossfading Gate Sequences
6:46 AB Bipolar to Unipolar Modulation
7:24 AB OR Logic
7:55 Z Channel Overview
8:20 Z Offset Generator
8:39 Z Attenuverter
9:23 XY Ring Mod, AB Ducking, Z Attenuation
10:40 Multichannel Amplification
11:12 Multichannel Bipolar LFO to Attenuated Unipolar LFO
11:57 Multichannel Mixing
12:36 Multichannel AM Thru RM
13:37 Outro"



"Cluster is our take on the workflow of the versatile Buchla 200 series control-voltage processor- model 257- with some marked improvements and options. Missing is the cool equation, but we kept some arrows and replaced the variables with LEDs :) We've also added a voltage-controlled “polarizer” (4 quadrant multiplier), an extra processing / mixing channel and routing options that make it an extremely flexible and more compact tool for the dense Eurorack environment..

Cluster is a precision 8HP processing toolbox that can sit anywhere in a system. It has 3 independent sections that can be used individually or taken as a whole. Up to 4 signals can be mixed and there is also a complementary sum output. Potentiometers are center-detented for easy tactile centering. Signal path is high bandwidth, low noise and low offset- and is well-suited for both audio and control signals.

Each section can be used independently vis-a-vis independent outputs and a subtractive normalization scheme- This means if you need to grab a crossfader (or just use it as a VCA/ ducker) it’s there, and you’ve still got the polarizer (XY) and another processing channel (Z) mix to work with.


XY (polarizer channel)
The top section is a voltage-controlled “polarizer” or more accurately, a four quadrant multiplier.. It multiplies two signals, “X” and “Y” . The X(Y) output is the product of these two sources. Unpatched, the Y input is normalized to an offset voltage, and thus will act as a standard processing channel when unpatched, giving X*1 when fully CW and X*-1 fully CCW. Patching a source into the Y INPUT defeats this normalization, and the “Y AMT” knob will now scale (multiply) the source patched into Y, giving Y*1 when fully CW and Y*-1 fully CCW. This is useful in that it allows the top section to be easily patched as a standard VCA with a positive going CV. A bicolor LED indicates output amplitude and polarity.

A->B (crossfader channel)
The middle section is a linear crossfader. The knob and A->B CV input sum, and select A to B and anywhere in between.
The ‘REF’ toggle, when engaged, routes a selectable offset to INPUT A’s normalization- This allows you to use the crossfade channel as a voltage "mirror", for instance. LEDs indicate the relative crossfade position.

Z (attenuverter/ offsetter channel)
The bottom section is simply another processing channel with an offset normalled to it’s input, acting as a manual offset control when unpatched. Patching into Z defeats this normalization, and Z AMT knob will now multiply the Z input, giving Z*1 when fully CW and Z*-1 when fully CCW. A bicolor indicates output amplitude and polarity.

SUM OUTPUTS
There are two SUM outputs, “∑” and the complementary “-∑” . The SUMs are a summation of the three processing sections. Patching any of the three sections’ outputs independently removes them from the SUM outputs. This scheme allows for flexibility using the channels independently, for example, using Z as an offset voltage someplace in a patch- as well as prevents loopback issues when patching Cluster back into it's self- if, say, for instance you wanted to use XY as a ring-mod and send it to one of the crossfade inputs to have a VCA'd ring-mod, or vice-versa, you won't be adding XY to the SUM twice."