Why the Launchkey is PERFECT for Ableton Live

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"Learn more about the new Launchkey Range: https://bit.ly/_NEW_Novation_Launchke...

Here's an overview of how well the new Launchkey range integrates with Ableton Live. The latest Launchkey features detailed DAW control of Ableton Live to optimise your music-making workflow. Our MIDI keyboard controller lets you manage numerous Ableton functions directly from the Launchkey, keeping you focused on creativity.

00:00 - How well does the new Launchkey integrate with Ableton Live?
00:12 - Drum Pad Mode
00:43 - DAW Mode - Sequencer
02:09 - DAW Mode - Clip
02:44 - Mixer Endoder Mode
03:03 - Plugin Encoder Mode
03:19 - Transport Encoder Mode
03:52 - Launchkey's Ableton Live Integration"

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Oberheim TEO-5 X-MOD ‘through zero FM’ explorations

video upload by James Dyson

"Oberheim TEO-5 X-MOD ‘through zero FM’ explorations"

PPG 300 Modular / Sequence & Pad (Test)

video upload by Bernd-Michael Land

"Studio Snippets
Sequence & Pad (Test)
Recorded @ SynxsS-Studio am 25.06.2009
Copyright: Bernd-Michael Land

PPG 300 Modular Synthesizer (1978)
Module:
10x PPG # 301 Voltage Controllen Oscillator / VCO
2x PPG # 303 Voltage Controlled Modifier
1x PPG # 305 Low Frequency Oscillator / LFO
2x PPG # 307 Dual Envelope Generator / ADSR
2x PPG # 308 Dual Envelope Generator / DADSR
3x PPG # 309 4-Channel Mixer & Multiples
1x PPG # 310 Random Generator
2x PPG # 311 Power Unit
3x PPG # 313 Sequential Switch
3x PPG # 314 Clocked Sequential Control
1x PPG # 315 Four Quadrant Modulator / RM
1x PPG # 317 Voltage Controlled Filter / VCF"

The "Plantasia Moog" Modular Synth - An Untold Story

video upload by Alex Ball

"In 2023, Anthony Marinelli aquired a 1969 Moog IIIc modular synthesizer that has a very interesting history. In this video, we tell that story for the first time."

David Bowie / Pat Metheny This Is Not America ~ Vintage Synthesizer Recreation ~ RetroSound

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"(c)2007-24 by RetroSound
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One of my favorite tracks from the 80s.
This Is Not America by David Bowie and the Pat Metheny Group from the year 1985. Soundtrack of the movie The Falcon and the Snowman
Written by Pat Metheny und Lyle Mays

Featured the Oberheim OB-X (1979) and the Moog Source (1981)

This cover song series contains my own recreations of my favourite songs from the last 50 years. The original music from which I take inspiration belong to their respective owners. I recreate tracks only for personal passion and to pay homage to these tracks.

My intention is not to create covers that sound exactly like the original (if you want to hear identical sounds, please listen the original). It's more of an inspiration with my sounds from the old synthesizers from the past and of course the great appreciation for the original performers and producers."

Der Mann mit der Maschine Introduces DROID MASTER18 - Compact Universal CV Processor with MIDI/USB

"The MASTER18 is a very flexible generic CV processor.

You can think of the MASTER18 as a smaller and cheaper version of the DROID MASTER without CV inputs and LEDs, but with an integrated USB and MIDI, six additional gate jacks, two of which are inputs and four are outputs.

Details:

It has 8 CV output jacks with a voltage range from -10 V to +10 V, driven by highly accurate low jitter 16 bit DA converters,
2 gate inputs switching at 0.1 V
4 gate ouputs switching between 0 V and 5 V
2 MIDI interfaces via MIDI standard B (mini jack)
MicroSD card reader and a button for reloading the MicroSD card
USB C to access the SD card from your computer or to send/receive MIDI
MASTER18 comes with two interesting bonus features:

It can be connected to the Sinfonion as a follower of the Harmonic Sync.
It has an integrated tuning device for VCOs (can measure their frequency).
The MASTER18 is a good choice if you intend to just create CVs and don't need to process incoming CVs. It’s perfect for building sequencers and MIDI to CV converters.

MASTER18 can do almost any CV task you can imagine, such as sequencing, melody generation, slew limiting, quantizing, switching, mixing, working on clocks and triggers, creating envelopes and LFO or other fancy voltages, or any combination of these at the same time. While doing this, is very precise both in voltage and in timing.

You can attach several different DROID controller modules, such as the E4, the P2B8, the P10, the B32, the P4B2 or the M4 in order to get direct hands on access to all parameters and values of these patches.

Easily create your desired DROID patch utilizing our simple and easy-to-use editor with built in tutorials - the DROID Forge. It is available for Windows and Mac (both Apple Silicon and Intel).
The file created with the DROID Forge is a simple text file named "droid.ini" and needs to be loaded on the micro SD card that goes into the MASTER18.

Hint: If you'd rather use a simple text editor to alter the "droid.ini" pick one you like and go for it.

The building blocks of a DROID patch are called circuits. Every type of circuit performs some basic task. Just like a Eurorack module each ciruit has inputs and outputs. You can wire these either directly to the eight inputs and/or outputs and even connect them internally. Every parameter can be CV controlled. You can attach up to 16 controllers to your DROID. Controllers have faders, buttons and potentiometers and allow you to map assign to any parameter or function you like. This gives you direct control over your DROID patch and allows you to create you own instrument.

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Touch Tuul Beat

video upload by gotharman

"Doing some TuuL style beat mangling :)
www.gotharman.dk"

Minimalism for Modular #3: Arvo Part

video upload by Electrum Modular

"There’s a tintinnabuli option hidden in Disting EX’s 'chord engine' algorithm, and it’s led me down the Arvo Part rabbit hole. Here are some ideas on how his unique and beautiful approach to music might be implemented in a modular system.

0:00 Fur Alina
2:31 Arvo Part-inspired piece

This latter piece is inspired by Part’s 'My Heart is in the Highlands' (2000). My favorite version is on this stunning album of guitar renditions of Arvo Part:
https://gunterherbig.bandcamp.com/alb...

NOTE: Although Arvo Part has never called himself a minimalist, and not all music critics embrace the term “Holy Minimalism,” I’m including him in this series on the basis of his return to tonality and to simple processes.

TECHNICAL NOTES FOR DISTING EX USERS:
For tintinnabuli, set the 'Chord Engine' parameters as follows:
7: operation mode: chord
8: harmony mode: SATB
19: Cantus firmus: alto (but here, it’s set to bass; experiment!)
20: Position: select your T-voice (closest or second closest note; above or below)

NOTE: You might be wondering what Disting Mk4 is doing in this patch! It is set to 'Euro to Buchla Converter' (updated version), to convert Bloom’s 0-5V output to the 0-10V needed for Step Fader’s cv inputs. I just realized how useful this algo is for scaling cv!

OTHER IDEAS FOR IMPLEMENTING TINTINNABULI IN YOUR MODULAR PATCHES:
1. For the M-voice, choose a 'pitch center' that is NOT the root of the T-voice triad
2. Try a different scale or chord
3. Try a lower or higher T-voices ('2nd position, superior/inferior' – or -2/+2)
4. Transpose your T-voice up or down an octave
5. Introduce a second M-voice, transposed up an octave and a third
6. Try a different sequencing of T- and M-voice (e.g., a rest in between them; or have the M-voice precede the T-voice, as in Variationen zur gesundung von Arinuschka)
7. Assign a different timbre to each voice

READING
I’ve found these books particularly useful:
Paul Hillier, Arvo Part (1997)
Leopold Brauneiss and Saale Kareda, ed., Arvo Part in Conversation (2012)
Andrew Shenton, ed., Cambridge Companion to Arvo Part (2012)"

Behringer Proton Modular Patches. No Talking Sound Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"Behringer Proton «Sound Diver» is a collection of 50 patches: 14 leads, 12 basses, 14 plucks, and 10 paraphonic timbres.
Exploring Behringer's new synthesizer was an exciting process for me. It boasts an impressive feature set, including two powerful oscillators capable of generating a wide range of tones, two advanced LFOs, two multi-mode filters, and a wavefolder that adds rich sonic textures. Additionally, it comes with two extra envelopes that can loop, essentially turning them into additional LFOs, and, of course, the patch panel, which opens up endless experimentation possibilities.

📌 Get the soundset: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/prot...

🔧 With this sound bank, I wanted to dive deep into these features and create medium to highly complex patches. The title «Sound Diver» reflects this desire to explore the sonic depths while keeping the sounds usable and adaptable for a wide range of music and performances. My goal was to strike a balance between experimental and musical sounds.

🎨 The presets cover a wide sonic palette, including warm, noisy, detuned, distorted, as well as soft, clean, punchy, dark, bright, deep, and airy tones.
Some timbres are designed to take the lead in a track or jam session, while others work perfectly as complementary elements. While the patches are ready to use as they are, I highly recommend tweaking the knobs during your performance to further develop the sound and enhance your creative experience.

♬ The pluck patches are excellent when paired with arpeggiators or sequencers. While the Behringer Proton doesn't come with a built-in arpeggiator, you can easily integrate your favorite arpeggiators or sequencers from your DAW or MIDI controller.

🎹 I particularly enjoyed working in Paraphonic mode, which allows both oscillators to be split into two separate notes. While it doesn’t create full chords, it does give the illusion of one. The result is a collection of analog pads, textures, and keyboard sounds that are slightly detuned, filtered, or distorted using the wavefolder. This type of sound is hard to replicate on a digital polyphonic synthesizer, adding a unique analog character that feels rich and organic.

🥁 These presets are versatile and suitable for a wide range of genres, including ambient, electronica, IDM, deep techno, house, progressive, trance, lounge, downtempo, pop, chill out, new age, cinematic, breaks, synthwave, retrowave, dub, and more.

📚 The soundset is provided as a PDF document, with each page containing detailed notes that explain how each patch works, which parameters are worth tweaking during playback, and how to evolve the timbre during a performance. By following these notes and making adjustments consciously, you’ll not only get the most out of the patches but also gain a deeper understanding of the synth itself, uncovering its full potential and creative depth.

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ARP Odyssey Mk2 Model 2810 Meticulously Refurbished For Sale - Systematic Testing

video upload by tonetweakers

"ARP Odyssey Mk2 Model 2810 Meticulously Refurbished For Sale Systematic Testing

Here's the ARP Odyssey Mk2 Model 2810 we just fully rebuilt and put up for sale, going through one of several systematic tests performed post restoration. As part of our typical no expense spared refurb job, it's got a brand new set of faders that feel and perform much better than the originals and the copies being sold more recently. This instrument is now available for sale at tonetweakers.com and will surely make its next owner very happy."

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