Fermi Paradoxon II — They’re here (Drum Version)

video upload by Mars Machine

"This is an alternative version of my first Fermi Paradoxon Jam with added drums from Erica Synth LXR. I chopped up the drums in Ableton added glitchiness.

You can find the version with no drums here:"

Fermi Paradoxon I — We’re alone — Modular Synth Performance

video upload by Mars Machine

[previously posted here]

Erica Synths Steampipe Demo (no talking)

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

Mastering is a Fine Art | But the basics are useful too!

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"First of all I am not a mastering engineer. I learned the basics at Abbey Road Institute which involve EQ, glue compression, a bit of analog color, a bit of sparkle (exciter), a tiny bit of glue reverb and a final EQ to iron out the final extremes. I learned from certified mastering engineers in London, but I don't have their experience of making any track from any artist sound better and ready for the big world. That's beyond a skill, it's an Art (with a capital A) and it takes years to learn. It would also require good ears, great taste, the ability to understand what the customer wants and extensive knowledge about what's competitive.

I've added this video to the Modular Classroom playlist [embedded below], but it's not a regular episode. I just feel it belongs there.

In the modular niche we don't work with console mixes (or tracks in a DAW). We usually record a single take to a single track and when it's recorded we can't tweak anything. It's 'frozen' in time. It's also unlikely to be able to record the same piece twice. In the modular niche we're back in the late 60's and early 70's. But we also have the advantage of using a real instrument that sounds amazing.

I recorded a problematic track for this video. I didn't know it was problematic until i listened with headphones. If you care a bit about a good final track, ready sharing on your new BandCamp album, here are a few tips you may find useful. Since we can't really change our stereo track, we may need to photoshop it a bit. With Mastering, 'less is more' is the golden rule. Sometimes people ask me about my 'mastering chain' because they like the sound of my patches. The hard truth is that I don't use any. I can't make it more less. I just record raw, and iron out possible problems BEFORE I record. When I record a Serge case, I don't have to fix anyhting. When I record a case with many digital modules, I get in-case clipping, tough resonance and stereo low end issues (mud). A DAW like Ableton offers all the tools you need, but the FabFilter tools are worth buying. You don't have to worry about subscriptions and new versions, they're excellent.

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disting NT - New factory presets for firmware v1.7.0

video upload by Expert Sleepers

"Two new factory presets, focussing on the Step Sequencer Head, Tracker, and Pitch Shifter algorithms.

00:01 Fugue Moods (Step Sequencer Head)
01:49 Track and Harmonise (Tracker and Pitch Shifter)"

Ambient w/ OP-1 field, norns shield, monome, MOOD MK2 | Campo 2025-03-12 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece created using norns shield ( https://monome.org/docs/norns/shield/ ) , Monome, ‪@teenageengineering‬ OP-1 field, and ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ MOOD MK 2. A drone generated by 16 oscillators gradually evolves.

On the norns shield, I generate a drone sound using sines ( https://norns.community/sines ) . Additionally, I connect its output to MOOD MK2, where reverb is applied and the pitch is occasionally adjusted.

On the OP-1 field, I trigger a drone bass sound using the ENDLESS sequencer."

Tutorials | KeyLab 88 mk3 - Overview

video upload by Arturia

"Join Matt Paul as he explores the powerful features, intuitive workflow, and expressive control of the KeyLab 88 mk3, Arturia’s latest premium MIDI controller.

With an exemplary hammer-action keyboard, versatile pads and seamless DAW integration, discover why the KeyLab 88 mk3 is the ultimate keyboard for modern composers and producers.

_CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:10 Sound Demos
02:41 General Overview
03:33 Front and back panels
06:06 Keyboard
06:54 Pads
07:50 Controls & Arp
11:33 Scale Mode
12:44 Chord Mode
15:17 Settings
15:35 Software"

Introducing Behringer MS-1 MKII Gray

video upload by Behringer

"What’s black, white, gray and sounds incredible? It’s the new Behringer MS-1 MK II-Gray!

MS-1 MK II-GY features 32 full-size keys, 4 simultaneous waveforms, improved VCF and VCA designs, dual-mode portamento in a new stylish gray enclosure."

Exploring Vintage Roland Juno 60

video upload by Electric Vibes

WALDORF MICROWAVE XT (DEMO CD 1998)

video upload by Synthesizer Home

"Waldorf Microwave II/XT demo/promo CD, from Musikmesse Frankfurt 1998. Great tracks demonstrating the Waldorf Microwave synths! A truely great CD to listen to. Axel Hartmann designed the CD sleeve."

00:08 Track 1
02:16 Track 2
04:18 Track 3
06:33 Track 4
09:35 Track 5
13:16 Track 6
15:40 Track 7 (bonus track, not mentioned in the booklet)

This one is in via Soviet Space Child.

KAWAI K4 / K1 (DEMO CD 1990)

video upload by Synthesizer Home

"Rare Demo CD from Kawai Europe (Germany) from 1990, demonstrating the Kawai K1 and K4 synthesizers. The music is a bit laughable at times, but nice! You could order this CD for 5 Deutsch Marks in Germany."