"The Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo, a free for all interactive display of synthesizers and pedals of all kinds, will return to Brooklyn on the weekend of October 5th and 6th at Greenpoint's stylish warehouse venue 100 Sutton.
Hosted in a 6k sq ft warehouse in the heart of one of Brooklyn’s most musical neighborhoods located between Williamsburg and Queens, this year's event is expected to be attended by around 2k visitors. Pictures from last year's edition can be found here.
Eurorack Classes and GSG.live workshops The schedule of the presentations will be also integrated by two Eurorack classes hosted by Ben Atchouel of the New York Modular Society and two workshops about online performances curated by the team at GSG.live.
Confirmed Vendors Visitors will find a varied mix of companies, over 80, with a nice assortment of heavyweight synth and pedal brands and smaller boutique builders, including several Eurorack companies. Full list below.
"What a pleasure it was to chat to Eric of Schlappi Engineering, learn what a nibble is (not a mousey little bite of your food) and talk about going from clean to dirty tones and back. Here's the 2023 Machina Bristronica 'DivKid Discussion' with more of those to come in the run up to the 2024 Machina Bristronica event.
Check out Schlappi here // https://schlappiengineering.com
The 2024 Machina Bristronica event is coming on October 12th and 13th and we'll have new talks and discussions at this years event. Tickets and information here // https://machinabristronica.uk"
*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS* 00:00 Intro 00:32 Hello & a short performance 02:24 Clean to harsh tone philosophy 04:51 Start with the knobs down 05:56 A Nibbler focused patch 07:18 Do you know what a nibble is? 08:48 Three body harmonic ratios 09:46 Only the finest of switches! 10:11 Shift register melodies 11:50 Listening to Nibbler only 12:56 Dial up modem synthesis 13:26 Other modules in the patch 14:34 The Three Body overview 15:38 Oscillator cross modulation 16:48 Three Body in stereo 17:45 Phase & FM indexes 18:15 Musical stability or something really thick!
"The next generation of JUNO-D synthesizers is here. In this video, you’ll learn about the abundance of features that make this synthesizer the perfect partner for playing in a band and creating great-sounding content.
Building on a 20-year synthesizer pedigree, the versatile JUNO-D lineup offers three models featuring a pro-grade Roland sound engine and expandable sound library via Roland Cloud, all in a gig-ready design. Explore a built-in sequencer, vocal effects, and more for practicing and sketching song ideas. Then, take the stage solo or in a band with advanced performance features, pro keyboard action, and versatile connectivity for any gigging scenario. Intuitive controls and a user-friendly interface make JUNO-D the perfect entry point for piano players and new musicians ready to dive into new sounds and creative possibilities."
Roland Juno-D Synthesizer - All Playing, No Talking
Adam Berzowski jams on the Roland Juno-D8, showing a variety of sounds and features.
Juno-D is the perfect synth for gigging musicians and budding creators. This light and portable keyboard features a pro-grade Roland sound engine and an intuitive panel layout for easy operation. Play in a band or craft new songs with a massive sound library, an eight-track sequencer, and versatile connections for your gear. Perform on the move with support for USB-C mobile battery power. And stay inspired with new sounds on Roland Cloud.
Juno-D6, the most portable Juno-D model, features an expressive 61-note keyboard with synth action. Juno-D7 sports 76 synth-action keys, making it ideal for musicians who need extended range, multiple splits, and enhanced playability. The Juno-D8 88-note model features the acclaimed PHA-4 Ivory Feel keyboard with weighted hammer action, known for its exceptional response and traditional piano feel. Each Juno-D model includes the same internal features, panel layout, and connectivity. The only differences are the keyboard configuration, size, and weight.
Get more for your money with an exclusive Roland Juno-D synthesizer bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new keyboard 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!"
Roland JUNO D // Review & Tutorial (JUNO D6, D7 & D8)
Streamlined Keyboards with Powerful Features for Gigging Musicians and Budding Music Creators
Los Angeles, CA, September 24, 2024 — Roland announces the JUNO-D series, a new generation of synthesizer keyboards for gigging musicians and budding music creators. The JUNO-D6, JUNO-D7, and JUNO-D8 models feature light, go-everywhere designs with pro-grade sounds, easy operation, and flexible connectivity for any scenario. Each model embodies the famous JUNO-D blend of value and innovation, fusing quality Roland sound and playability with the latest creative tools for today's musicians.
JUNO-D models feature high-quality keyboards inherited from the FANTOM-0 series instruments. The 61-note JUNO-D6 and 76-note JUNO-D7 are equipped with synth-action keyboards, while JUNO-D8 offers a piano-style experience with 88 weighted-action keys and hammer action. Other than the keyboards and physical specifications, all JUNO-D models offer identical features.
Every JUNO-D is easy to transport, simple to operate, and a joy to perform with. Users can play in a band or craft new songs with a massive sound library, an eight-track sequencer, and versatile connections for all their gear. The instruments can be powered via AC or a standard USB-C mobile battery, making them ideal on-the-go solutions for stage playing, creating music content in a home studio, or performing on the street.
Built on a 20-year pedigree of streamlined stage keyboards, JUNO-D features the same ZEN-Core engine found in top-tier Roland synths. A single instrument offers a rich sonic palette for everything from cover band tunes and instrumental jams to original songs. Over 3800 sounds are ready to explore, including acoustic and electric pianos, vintage and modern synths, organs, orchestral instruments, world sounds, and more. It’s also possible to import WAV samples to recreate specific sounds on stage or spice things up with unique tones and sound effects.
Roland Cloud provides an ever-growing library of Sound Packs and Wave Expansions for further inspiration, available through membership or Lifetime Key purchases. With a free Roland Account, JUNO-D owners can access a complimentary collection of ZEN-Core Sound Packs to get started.
Players can take creative command with a generous selection of hands-on controls for real-time sound adjustment. Dedicated buttons offer direct access to 16 sound categories, while Dual, Split, and Super Layer functions are available to combine tones or assign different parts to the left and right hands. With Favorites, the user can quickly recall tailor-made sounds for every song on the setlist.
JUNO-D also provides powerful tools for developing musical ideas and playing with backing tracks. There’s an eight-track sequencer with TR-REC step input and real-time recording options, plus eight phrase pads to trigger rhythm patterns or mute tracks to shape arrangements on the fly. Arpeggiator and chord memory functions are easily accessible to generate even more creative possibilities.
JUNO-D players can add vocals to their performances using the built-in mic input and professional effects, including compression, EQ, reverb, and noise suppression. Auto pitch and vocoder effects are also available to add the modern colors heard in current pop music.
The integrated audio/MIDI USB-C interface provides class-compliant support for a driverless connection to mobile devices and computers. Users can create and perform with their favorite music production software and infuse livestreams and music videos with pristine direct sound.
Each JUNO-D model has balanced stereo audio outputs to connect with studio speakers, a stage amp, or a house PA, plus a headphone jack for quiet practice and developing musical ideas. It’s also possible to play backing tracks and songs through the JUNO-D system from a smartphone or computer via USB-C or a flash drive connected to the dedicated USB memory port.
Availability & Pricing The Roland JUNO-D6, JUNO-D7, and JUNO-D8 are now available in the U.S. for $899.99, $1,149.99, and $1,299.99 respectively.
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AstroLab Update 1.3 | Avant-garde Stage Keyboard
Playthrough | AstroLab Update 1.3 | ARTURIA
AstroLab | How To Use The Vocoder
AstroLab | How To Use AstroLab In A DAW
"AstroLab Update 1.3 delivers 6 new and updated instruments alongside alongside a significant dose of new sounds. Enjoy 290 new presets that showcase the best of the newly supported instruments, including 90 new artist tributes and other important fixes.
_What’s new with 1.3 ?
6 new instruments
Support has now been added for Acid V, MiniFreak V, Augmented BRASS and Augmented WOODWINDS alongside the completely remodeled engines of Mini V and Wurli V introduced in V Collection X.
290 new presets
Discover 200 of the best presets from the newly supported instruments. Plus 90 new Tribute presets ranging from Tame Impala to Queen, Massive Attack, Talking Heads, Radiohead, Weather Report and more.
Bug fixes
We have worked hard to improve the performance of AstroLab and the seamlessness of its integration with Analog Lab. Have more confidence on stage and manage your sounds with ease. "
"The infamous, hype beast Roland Jupiter 8! When you think of the 1980s era, I guarantee that a Jupiter 8 was used in some of your favorite songs, soundtracks, and commercials throughout the world. It's A: a beautiful polyphonic synthesizer, and B: sounds incredible with just about every single patch/preset you play. This Jupiter 8 is a 14 Bit version (later revision, with way better tuning/autotune)
This Roland Jupiter 8 video is for owner Andrew (Dewey) Thomas and had the following restorations/upgrades performed: -Power Supply Rebuilt -Encore Midi kit installed (check out encore electronics for more details) -UV Retrobright Treatment to keys, buttons, and knobs -Keybed completely rebuilt, cleaned and re-greased +polished contacts/bus bars -Restoration of all Voice cards, Mod Con boards, Interface, CPU and panel PCBs. -Replaced broken Rotary Switches and installed new Potentiometers throughout front panel boards. -All new sliders replaced with modern production alps sliders -All failing electrolytic capacitors replaced with long life 105 degree capacitors -Dent removal from front panel, and polishing/cleaning of front panel. -Full Calibration and Tuning -Portamento and LHC repaired (faulty resistors, transistors, and IC's) -Repaired faulty Autotune circuit"
"Gear:
* Nord Lead (also triggering Moog Grandmother below it)
* Moog Grandmother (the main bass sound by my best neighbour ever Steva :))
* Korg Wavestate
* Eventide Blackhole
* TC Electronic HoF2"
"GrainDancer" is inspired by the dancing of sound particles.
The gliding down sound was created by crossing two tones.
Phase inversion effect was also used.
#synth #plantssystem
"Sound banks available for purchase at:
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for 40% discount on bundle packs, enter the code: smvproducer40
The offer starts from the 25th of September at 00:00 CEST and will end the 29th of September at 23:59 CEST.
So, hurry up!
"Wonderful analog Groovebox/Drum Machine/Sequencer/etc/etc from 1982. The later CX2 would replace the sounds with digital samples, but this is the earlier, fully analog model - and you can hear it! Deep, warm, rich and powerful tones - that's how I would describe it! Check the video or YouTube for a demonstration - there are some pretty good examples on there. This thing really grooves effortlessly. There is a fully-programmable sequencer inside too, as well as the in-build rhythms. A 'Super Sequence' mode can be used during playing which runs through all of the stored sequences (which could be up to 512 bars) lasting possibly 20-30 minutes."
