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SynthFest UK 2024 - Iconic Drum Machines

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

"Oli Freke from Synth Evolution takes us on a guided tour of some of the most iconic drum machines that shaped music in our time.

He'll be joined on stage by Michael Eden who will demonstrate some of the drum machines in his collection.

Chapter times:

00:00 - Introducing the hosts
00:50 - What is a drum machine?
03:30 - The Wurlitzer Sideman from 1959, the first drum machine?
04:35 - Wurlitzer Sideman demonstration
08:15 - The Sideman's valve mechanism in action
09:52 - Legal problems and use by home organists
11:21 - Transistor-based Keio Donca Matic DE-11 from 1966
13:34 - Donca Matic DE-11 demonstration
15:15 - Keio becomes Korg
16:17 - Ace Tone Drum machines from 1967
17:15 - Keio Mini Pops 7 from 1967
20:47 - Famed use by Jean-Michel Jarre on Oxygene (Note: YouTube has muted the music clip)
23:12 - Inclusion of Quijada/ Jawbone sound
24:24 - Robin Gibb, Sly & The Family Stone drum machine firsts
26:29 - Paia Programmable Drumset from 1975
28:06 - Paia Drumset programming demonstration
32:16 - Use by Peter Gabriel
34:01 - Roland TR-808 from 1980
37:29 - Roland TR-808 features and demonstration
41:00 - Programming a beat on the TR-808
43:48 - Pioneering new genres of electronic music
47:13 - How does the TR-808 make its sounds?
48:14 - Recreating the 808 bass drum
50:39 - Recreating the 808 snare drum
52:22 - Recreating the 808 clap sound
53:48 - Recreating the 808 hi-hat sound
56:17 - Recreating the 808 cowbell sound
57:38 - Comparing the digital model with the original TR-808
58:29 - Outro

Oli Freke may be contacted via his website.
https://www.synthevolution.net"

Trying the new synth models on the Modor DR-2 (no talk)

video upload by Richard DeHove

"Firmware OS013 added four new synth models: saw, square, sine and FM. Here I give them an initial test. First impressions are good. The resonance is pleasantly harsh, the filters have some bite and the sine and FM models are a little quirky. The various quick demo tracks below test out a few different techniques including randomized filter amounts, randomized step fills, synth models panned hard left and right, and parameter locks.

As yet there's no way to play the sounds chromatically with an external keyboard or sequencer. That means inputting notes by the grid and setting the pitch one at a time with the pitch knob. That's not unusual for a machine that isn't designed to be chromatically played, but now that it does have synth sounds that playability would make these models much more versatile. It's easy to imagine a situation where you'd play a pair of synth models from an attached keyboard with velocity, filter randomizations and panning - all while the other four voices continue doing their drum thing. In the meantime there's still lots to enjoy. For example in the video you'll see me transpose various tracks up and down from the root note. An interesting ability.

As always there's absolutely no external processing or effects. This is raw DR-2. And if you'd like to see anything else specific about the DR-2 please let me know.

0:00 Three synths with locks
1:40 Resonant twiddlings
4:06 Res and distortion

Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"

LO FI Chill Jazzy Beats - Novation Circuit Tracks Sound Pack by A Force Truly Evil

video upload by Isotonik Studios

"Experience the essence of LO-FI, blending the warmth of electric pianos, lush Moog synths, and organic acoustic instruments meticulously designed for your Novation Circuit Tracks. This collection captures the soothing vibe of relaxed jazz-infused soundscapes, perfect for creating a relaxing atmosphere.

A collection of 128 velocity-sensitive patches (64 original new patches + 64 additional bonus variations), 64 samples and 16 sessions that embody the chill and laid-back mood of contemporary LO-FI music, incorporating elements of jazz, funk, hip-hop, soul, and downtempo genres.

Additionally, there is a dedicated macro for lo-fi with bit reduction and another with the "woobler tape" effect, giving you even more control over that signature lo-fi vibe

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/a..."

Fraktor - MaxforLive Sequencer for Ableton Live by LDM Design

video upload by Isotonik Studios

"Fraktor is a powerful step sequencer for Ableton Live, featuring subdivided steps and deep flexible parameters for multi-level control of pitch and probability.

Pitch controls can be per track, per step or per subdivision. It also includes 4 different methods of randomization to allow for highly chaotic and unpredictable playback. Controls include -
6 sequences with up to 16 steps of up to 16 subdivisions
Variable sequence speed
4 ways to randomize playback
Individual velocity, variation, pitch and probability per subdivision
Global swing

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/f..."

Korg DSS-1 - "Vintage Soul" Soundset

video upload by LFOstore

"New custom analog & ambient sounds for synthesizer from 1986?

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/korg-dss-1...

Yes, its not a joke - introducing 'Vintage Soul' Soundset with 32 custom presets
for great sampler/synthesizer - Korg DSS-1.

Big Cinematic Strings
Authentic Poly's
Edge Plucks
Deep Basses
Leads
FX

Soundset distributing in 2 formats:

DSK for Floppy Disc Drive
HFE for Floppy Emulator

Instructions are included

You will need old PC with Win XP & internal Floppy Drive for writing DSK file on discette.
For Floppy Emulator you need just copy files on flash.

By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of 'Organica' for Waldorf Blofeld & 'WS Universe' for Korg Wavestation."

GENOS2 vs PA5X // Which Flagship Arranger Is Best?

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Battle of the flagship arranger workstation keyboards, YAMAHA GENOS 2 and KORG PA5X.
Discussion and comparison of the key features, sounds and styles!

MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK
► https://woodypianoshack.com"

AM1031 Multipurpose Filter

video upload by O.Z. Hall

TIMECODE
0:00 - Intro
1:02 - Front Panel Controls
2:15 - History and Description
3:18 - ARP 1047 vs AM1031 - Peak Mode
4:09 - A/B audio test 1 - Notch based phase shifter sound
5:52 - A/B audio test 2 - Notch vs Peak with varying Resonance (Q)
9:46 - Conclusion

"Buy Me a Patch Cable
https://buymeacoffee.com/ozhalljr

This video examines the AMSynths AM1031 Multipurpose Filter. This state variable filter was created by Dennis Collin who also created the ARP 1047 Multimode Filter. The two filters are similar, but the 1031 includes an addition response called Peak.

My 1047 video, part 1
Behringer ARP 2500 1047 Multimode Filter Part1 - Resonator/Percussion [posted here]

None of these links are affiliate links.

The AM1031 product page. https://www.amsynthstore.co.uk/produc...

AMSynths Plans 2024 - Ten ARP 2500 Modules! [posted here]

Demo of the Peak response of the
Triangulum Research AT 327, which is a 2018 clone of the AR 327 Aries module. [below]

AT 327 basic demo

video upload by brokenwave

"This is a simple demonstration of the AT-327 Multimode Filter from Triangulum Research.
The AT-327 is a multimode filter based on the Aries AR-327; a filter designed by Dennis Colin in 1975 for Aries Inc. in Massachusetts. Dennis Colin designed many important filters for ARP, Aries, and Oberheim, but the Aries filters are hard to come by. Their design is similar to that of the ARP 1047, but was simplified to reduce cost and make use of newer components that had come on the market as of 1975.
I have a particular fondness for the rich and sometimes gristly analog timbres produced by the Aries System 300 modules, and as challenge to myself, decided to adapt their designs to the very popular eurorack standard. This is the first character in the series."

SCJS #29 PLAITS:CHAOS VI [crazy stereo]

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Small Case Jam Sessions #29
Chaotic system based on four lfo + S&H driving mad Plaits!
Crazy stereo effect using NLC 1U diff rect
4U 50hp recorded live into Syntakt reverb and delay

00:00 000
02:09 001
03:37 010
05:21 011
06:44 100"