Workshop with Andreas Zhukovsky of Endorphin.es at SchneidersLaden

video upload by SchneidersLaden

"In this special workshop, Andreas Zhukovsky, the founder and designer of Endorphin.es, shares insights into the company's innovative approach to modular synthesis and effects pedals. Andreas showcases a 4U 104hp modular system, featuring drums and several voices controlled by the powerful Ground Control sequencer.

Enjoy this recording of the workshop to gain a deeper understanding of Endorphin.es products, their philosophy, and how to integrate these fine tools into your own music. Watch and discover the potential of this versatile modular system and effects pedals!"

Frap Tools BAGÀI in-depth tutorial: analog sample and hold, downsampler, bitcrusher, clock burst

video upload by Frap Tools

"Bagài can be a random voltage generator, a clock burst, a fluctuating random voltage generator, an analog sample and hold, a downsampler, a bitcrusher, a clock generator, and probably a lot more that we haven't thought about yet."

00:00 Introduction
00:30 Interface overview
01:22 The clock section
01:53 The random clocks
03:34 The clock CV input
04:08 The external clock input
04:30 The clock button & gate!
05:25 The noise section
06:01 The sample and hold section
07:06 The sample and hold input and a difference with sap
09:46 The quantized S&H section
10:43 Downsampler and bitcrusher: audio-rate clock
13:32 The fluctuating section and the global rate of change
14:21 The probability distribution
15:59 Fluctuating and probability distribution CV input
16:45 The clock burst section
18:02 The clock burst gate input
18:33 The burst clock input
18:47 Final patch and closing remarks

ThreeTom Modular Doppio (Double Espresso AMP/DRIVE/Limiter)

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"I got my Doppio ( a Double Espresso) when I visted Dutch Modular Fest in 2023. It was still a prototype and I think it was officially announced eight months ago. I saw it again at DMF 2024 and I agreed with Tom (all three of them) to make a video about it. I really like to support the small manufacturer, so this video is sponsored by me and I paid full price.

Doppio is one of those modules you'd set and forget, a module you can always rely on when things get loud, and a module you can depend on when your source material is barely audible. So in a nutshell, it's a stereo AMP that can amplify your source 1x, 5x or 21x. If you want to blow things up, you can also try modular level and make it 21 times louder, and maybe add some extra drive to it. Need more? You can also patch dual mono to achieve a x42 gain but I can't think of a scenario where I'd use this creatively. When used incorrectly, it will saturate your source to a point where I'd say it's ruined.
When used creatively, there are no rules. When use correctively, less is more.

When dynamics are unpredictable, the module provides a limiter, which attenuates your peaks and avoids your sound from clipping.
If you're coming in TOO loud, the limiter will try do damage control, but results may vary between 'not so bad' and 'abandon all hope'. So gain staging for your intended use will always be important. If you use regular modules and a decent mixer, your mixer may already provide soft-limiting (e.g. Erica Synths) and this will not be a must-have module. So always check before you get gear lust.

I use it a lot, preferrably just before my output module, or near my mic preamp. It's a permanent part of my 'new' Utility Case, which I've prepared to have the modules I often use always nearby, regardless of the subject of a video."

L-1 DM VCF plays some melodies.

video upload by Aleksei Laman

"L-1 DM VCF from the L-1 Filters Collection.
It's state-variable filter with double cells. It gives 24dB/oct filtration.
Comparing to other filters of the Collection:
This one is most 'ideal' working.
It gives stable equal loudness selfoscillation in full frequency range.
It has thinnest resonance spike, so the resonance sounds not so 'bold' as others.
It sounds sharp and clean. If you want fat and dirty - this is not that one.
It adds less overtones and harmonics to the sound comparing to other filters of the Collection.
Someone can say it's too cilinic and dry, but often this is exactly what is needed."

TEISCO R-3A RHYTHMER All rhythm pattern

video upload by Rec Gear Demos

This appears to be the first post to feature the TEISCO R-3A. See the New Old label below for more.

DELIA Poly Synth MORPH Feature - How To Transform Your Sound

video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"DELIA's Morph feature is a powerful creative tool in addition to its versatile palette of sounds and motorized knobs. Morph is one of DELIA's sound design and performance superpowers. Morph can transform your sound; create truly unique timbres and a powerful expressive performance tool.

Essentially Morph gives you access to 2 different patches, where you can combine or mix between 2 different patches, be they similar in sound or completely contrasting.

Morph interpolates the settings across the entire front panel, unlike an audio cross-fader. Morph transforms the settings across the oscillators, filters, envelopes including all the modulation matrix assignments.

By default, almost every patch on DELIA has 2 sounds loaded into A & B. The Morph knob moves between A & B, where you can see the front panel knobs moving and responding to the changes between the 2 patches. Press the button next to the Morph knob to switch instantly between A & B patches. When lit, this button indicates you are on the B patch.

Moving the Morph knob immediately prompts the option on screen to either save your current settings to position A or B . This is great for those moments when you hit on a sound you love - a very fast and intuitive way to create new patches. Just don't forget to save your preset when you're done!

To LOAD a new sound to Morph, hit LOAD, find the preset you want then hit OPTIONS where you'll be able to load the patch to A or B.

Morph can also be a modulation destination, easily assign your modulation source and dial in the Morph amount!

Whether you're looking for subtle way to shape your sound or create wildly contrasting timbres, Morph is a lot of fun, like having eight arms. It's a source of happy accidents and equally a powerful way to manipulate your sound on DELIA."

Introducing u-he Wiretap

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Playlist:

1. Introducing u-he Wiretap (no talking)

Wiretap: The ideal partner for any pitch CV source! Inserted into V/Oct paths, Wiretap can generate 3 different trigger signals for each of the 2 channels (it can play two voices). Each channel also includes a practical hold-release envelope. With all this functionality, Wiretap is only 6HP wide!
Watch and hear Wiretap in action, triggering an LPZW / Tubbutec 6m0d6 Drum Synthesizer!

00:00 - Intro
00:08 - Starting with channel 1
00:33 - Channel 1 connections
00:45 - Adding channel 2
01:00 - Channel 2 connections
01:12 - Jammin'

2. u-he Wiretap – Part 1: The Basics

Wiretap: Our new gate/trigger generator that tracks your CVs and creates rhythmic patterns to match! Inserted into V/Oct paths, Wiretap can generate 3 different trigger signals for each of the 2 channels (it can play two voices). Each channel also includes a practical hold-release envelope. Despite all this functionality, Wiretap is only 6HP wide! The ideal partner for any pitch CV source that doesn't have a gate output.

00:00 - Introduction / overview
01:35 - Channels, inputs & outputs
02:12 - Demo patch rundown
02:56 - Channel 1: "Rising" output
03:45 - Channel 1: "Moving" output
04:12 - Channel 1: "Higher" output
04:37 - Channel 2: "Falling" output
05:13 - Channel 2: "Step" output
05:35 - Channel 2: "Lower" output
05:54 - Gate time control
06:06 - Release Envelope Generators
07:16 - Jumpers
07:29 - Closing remarks

3. u-he Wiretap – Part 2: Musical Examples (no talking)

Let's take a deep dive and pair Wiretap with other CV generating modules: Complex LFOs, quantized pitch CVs (from sequencers or keyboards) and manually created CVs (from Pressure Points, joysticks or mod wheels for example).

00:00 - Patch 1: complex LFOs (Make Noise DPO)
02:34 - Patch 2: quantized pitch CV (Arturia Keystep)
04:25 - Patch 3: manual CV (Intellijel Planar)

4. u-he Wiretap – Part 3: Jumpers & Special Tricks

Wiretap has a couple of surprises under the hood: Two special modes which can be activated by a set of jumpers on the back of the module. First, the clocked operation mode (using input 2 or the gate bus for triggered operation). Then there’s the hold mode, which generates gates that last through the entirety of an event. We’ll also take a look at how Wiretap retriggers when gates are longer. Lastly, we’ll feed Wiretap with audio-rate signals and marvel at the glitchy results!

00:00 - Introduction / overview
00:35 - Clocked operation via Input 2
00:49 - Clocked operation explained
01:16 - Patch overview
02:07 - Fun with gates
03:35 - Bus gate mode
04:08 - Hold mode explained
04:34 - Hold mode with LFO / manual CV
05:12 - Stepped CV / portamento
05:44 - Envelope control
06:01 - Combined settings
06:13 - Retrigger behaviour / gate time control
06:34 - Tweaking gate time
07:30 - Tweaking envelope parameters
08:05 - Audio-rate application
08:22 - Patch overview
09:13 - Manual PWM via gate time
09:58 - Closing remarks

Arturia Introduces Synthx V: A Recreation of the fabled Elka Synthex in Software

video uploads by Arturia

"Introducing Synthx V, a masterpiece of analog sound design that captures multitimbral magnificence and dual-layer architecture of the fabled Elka Synthex in unprecedented detail. Elevated with advanced drag-and-drop modulation, effects and expressive keyboard controls - discover the ultimate tool for rich, symphonic analog sounds."

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Arturia Synthx V: A detailed demo/tutorial of an elusive synth reborn

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We present Synthx V, a new instrument from our friends at Arturia that recreates the sound and experience of the legendary and elusive Elka Synthex. The Synthex was a polyphonic analog synthesizer that had a few relatively unique features including pusle-width modulation and ring modulation and both oscillators. It had a particularly lush and vibrant sound.

We go over all the main features of the Synthx V as well as a few of the factory presets."

00:00 Introduction
00:28 History of the Elka Synthex
01:23 Overview of the Synthx V
02:03 Oscillators
09:46 Filter
14:12 Chorus
15:49 Unison Mode
17:11 Layers
19:46 Multi-Arp
25:35 Modulators
29:31 Effects
34:29 Factory Presets
40:18 Conclusion

Merch: https://shop.catsynth.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catsynth Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth

Synthx V - Arturia | No Talking | ‪@ArturiaOfficial‬

video upload by DKS SYNTH LAB

Timeline
0:00 Intro
0:10 Pulse Width Pad
1:29 Welcome Home
2:29 Bouncer Bass
3:02 Careless Memories
3:43 Dreamstate
4:30 Nova
5:22 Imperfect Pad
5:54 Cosmic Odyssey
6:38 Cyclone
7:16 Elka Dreams
8:01 Hypnos
9:01 Instant Hit

Introducing ROLI Airwave: Sonic exploration through Spatial Expression

video upload by ROLI

"If you can imagine it, now you can play it. Powered by ROLI Music Intelligence, our latest breakthrough technology, ROLI Airwave pairs with Piano M and Seaboard to help unlock the music inside you. Whether you’re playing your first notes or performing in front of thousands, ROLI Vision tracks your hands in incredible detail, translating every movement into music."

Playlist:
1. Meet ROLI Airwave
2. Experience Spatial Expression with ROLI Airwave
3. ROLI Airwave: Turn movement into music
4. Introducing Spatial Expression with ROLI Airwave
5. ROLI Airwave: Piano learning, now with added magic

"What if you could play the air above your keyboard? Now, with ROLI Airwave, you can.

Powered by ROLI Vision, Airwave’s cameras track your hand movements with incredible precision, capturing every nuance and transforming your gestures into unique musical moments.

Made for ROLI Seaboard and Piano M, Airwave unlocks five entirely new dimensions of Spatial Expression — for limitless creative possibilities."

Introducing ROLI Vision

Airwave uses infrared cameras and ROLI Vision technology to reliably track all 27 joints in each of your hands at 90 frames per second. The data is converted into MIDI in real time, giving you incredibly precise control of your musical expression.

As intuitive as it looks

(And as complex as you like)

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Introducing Ableton Move: a portable tool for intuitive music making

video upload by Ableton

User videos:



Playlist:

1. Ableton Move Is Here - First Thoughts Chat - MATTHS
2. Ableton Move Hardware - In Depth SonicLAB Presentation - sonicstate
3. Ableton Move plus Special Guest: Dub Techno and IDM improv - featuring TwistFM (Demo) - Limbic Bits
4. Ableton MOVE - Workflow Demo - Bonedo Synthesizers
5. Ableton Move - Techno, Ambient, Breakbeats - Marcus Schmahl

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