Metasonix meets Optotronics

August 30, 2024 video upload by Brian Comnes

"A little vid I did to demo what my TS21 clone did to Ewa Justka’s (Optotronics) Triangle synth"

Softube Introduces Model 77 Dual Layer Synth Based on the Yamaha CS80

video uploads by SoftubeStudios

Playlist:
Introducing Model 77 Dual Layer Synth – Softube
Model 77 Dual Layer Synth Walkthrough – Softube
Model 77 Dual Layer Synth with Bryn Bliska – Softube

And two user videos:

The Best CS80 Plugin Yet // Softube Model 77

video upload by Starsky Carr

0:00 what is it?
3:53 Presets
6:28 Oscillators
9:14 Filters
11:44 Envelopes
14:46 LFO
17:17 Transpose
20:59 Ring mod
22:23 Reverb
23:37 Extended Panel
24:55 Sustain Modes

Model 77 Dual Layer Synth Softube NO TALKING SOUNDS DEMO

NO TALKING SOUNDS DEMO video upload by Andrew G Dugros





Details via Plugin Boutique & Softube:

The most expressive synth of its time, redesigned.

The authentic sound, interactions, and performance of three famed Japanese hardware units from 1977
A redesigned, intuitive new interface for an improved and modern workflow
Three versions included: the instrument, seven modules for Modular, and two modules for Amp Room
Model 77 Dual Layer Synth gives you one of the most influential sounds of our time. It is the iconic sound of Blade Runner, Chariots of Fire, Billie Jean, Africa, and Human Nature — among countless others. Softube modeled and accurately articulated every detail of the circuits of three legendarily expressive Japanese synthesizers from 1977 and put them in one user-friendly plug-in. The sound, interaction, and performance remain as close to the hardware as possible, while the complex interfaces of the original instruments are enhanced with an intuitive redesign. Finally, your most-coveted synth has the workflow you deserve.

The Art of Rock & Roll Science

Softube's reputation for creating tools that enhance workflow and offer superior sound quality is rock solid. Their partnerships with premium brands like Tube-Tech, Solid State Logic, Chandler Limited, Weiss Engineering, and Trident have spanned decades.

They built Model 77 Dual Layer Synth on this legacy of passion, expert modeling, and attention to detail. Because to create synth plug-ins that innovate and elevate, you have to have heart, soul, and Rock & Roll Science.

Time for a redesign

When designing Model 77, Softube took great care to create a more efficient user interface that makes the plug-in easier to navigate. Two layers are accessible directly from the front panel, but the focus stays on one layer at a time. This improvement enables you to adjust your sound quickly and confidently. Softube also redesigned the position of the sections to communicate the instrument's proper signal flow. A change that helps facilitate sound design. Now, the Ring Mod section on the interface corresponds to its location in the signal flow. The balance slider is between the upper and lower layers so that you can self-assuredly move between the layers while adjusting
parameters for each layer.

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impOSCar 3 Synth from GForce - Non-Stop Factory Presets - No talking

video upload by The Sound Test Room

Wild and Crazy Easel

video upload by Todd Barton

"The card, when in Both mode randomly switches the LPG2 through it's Source modes."

Moog Releases Muse Firmware v1.2.0

"Moog Music is excited to announce the release of firmware update v1.2.0 for Muse, Moog's latest flagship synthesizer. This update introduces key improvements that elevate the creative possibilities for Muse owners, reflecting Moog’s ongoing commitment to responding to user feedback and enhancing the overall functionality of its instruments.

HIGHLIGHTS
Firmware update v1.2.0 for Muse adds the ability to save multiple different key maps for use with the KEY mode of the CHORD module. With KEY mode the CHORD module allows you to index up to an eight note chord on to any of Muse’s 61 keys, letting you store 61 unique chords across the keyboard. Key maps you create will now be saved in the CHORD module (persisting after power cycling) and via the MORE menu you can switch between eight different key mappings."


You can find the update on Moog Music's website here.

PlantsSystem-StopContinue

video upload by plantssystem

"'StopContinue' was composed using only the Prophet-5 and Poly-Sequencer. All the sounds, including the drums and the upper sounds, are Prophet-5. The Poly-Sequencer was overdubbed using the trigger signal from Doepfer's MSY-2. The multi-track recorder was Roland's VS-1880."

And a few pics of the Poly-Sequencer manual plantssystem:

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Minimalism for Modular #2: Ann Southam's "Rivers"

video upload by Electrum Modular

"I’ve been playing Ann Southam’s exquisite pieces on the piano for a few months, and have been discovering lots of ideas in them that could be applied to a modular system.

This video is also a tribute to a composer who should be a household name like Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and Terry Riley.

0:00 Introduction
1:07 Rivers 1st set
4:22 Rivers 2nd set
7:18 Rivers 3rd set

Previous video in this series: [posted here]
Earlier video on polychords on the Subharmonicon: [posted here]

A great starting point for those curious about Southam is Christina Petrowska-Quilico’s recording – amazingly, the only recording – of Rivers:

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The polyrhythmic clocks and Euclidean sequencer of the Modor DR-2

video upload by Richard DeHove

"Euclidean sequencers are fun, but nowhere near as much fun as polyrhythmic clocks. Turns out every track on the Modor DR-2 has three clocks. Here I demonstrate some very tame examples sticking mainly to time signatures that won't disrupt the metabolism. Truly strange options abound, the vast majority of which could turn any simple pattern into a jazzified moosh worthy of an opening night of free-form interpretive dance at a modern art gallery.

If my examples here aren't too horrendous I may have another go at some more challenging. For example, mismatched time signatures partially sticjed back together with delicately timed flams and tuplets.

Also demoed here is the Euclidean sequencer. This is a more common feature of many drum machines. What makes this one a little different is that you can have up to 64 steps and hits in each track.

0:00 Activating the clocks
2:15 Assign a clock
2:48 Simple example
4:47 Warping a basic pattern
5:54 Warping a complex pattern
11:03 Euclidean sequencer

Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/
My other channel 'IntraCosmos' of long-play dark ambient textures: / @intracosmos"

Kawai K1m Retro Digital Synth Euphoria Desktop Module

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2024

Today I'm auditioning my original patches made for the Kawai K1m. A very limited digital synth from the 90s. And yet after digging into the architecture was able to harness some very powerful and unique features that are really, I mean, REALLY surprising. You'll hear some cheesy things, some pads, basses. And then there's fat poly action, swirling digital synth soundscapes. And alive motion things that are frankly astounding for such an unassuming little black box. Try to keep in mind when you hear the Mesmerized patch - the K1m has no sequencer nor arpeggiator. No freely assignable LFOs, just a fixed vibrato and that's it. And NO filter ha! Be sure to watch the whole video, lots of my favorites are on the 2nd half starting @3:19. My favorites are Head East, LA Sunset, Liquide and Mesmerized...which ones did you like?

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Rhodes Chroma 64-Key 16-Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

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via this listing

Pics of the inside below.

If you plan to own a Rhodes Chroma, be sure to check out the excellent https://www.rhodeschroma.com.

"Powers on and has some sound output but reads error message 4 on LCD screen. The rest of functions are untested. Has the Syntech Midi upgrade. Please examine pictures carefully. Comes with original Anvil custom case."

See here for error codes. Err 4 likely means an issue with voice board 4, aka dual channel board 4.

Note there was a CC+ midi upgrade as well. You can find info on it here. You can find info on the Syntech Midi upgrade on this Chroma here.

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