The Synth Sounds of Rush: "Tom Sawyer," "Subdivisions" & More

video upload by Reverb

"How did Geddy Lee create the era-defining prog rock synth tones in Rush's biggest hits (and fan-favorite deep cuts)? Will Kurk is back to show you exactly how he did it. Learn more and find all the synths used—including the Moog Music Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D—on Reverb.

00:00 - Intro
02:27 - Tom Sawyer
08:17 - Subdivisions
11:39 - La Villa Strangiato
13:39 - Jacob's Ladder
18:29 - The Camera Eye

Photo of Geddy Lee by Fin Costello / Staff / Getty Images."

Re-sequencing breaks with Circuit Rhythm for making dub-techno

video upload by Novation

"👉 Discover Circuit Rhythm: https://bit.ly/_Circuit_Rhythm

In this video, Dylan takes a classic breakbeat and reworks it into something new, re-sequencing and reshaping it into evolving dub-techno grooves, all with Circuit Rhythm. Using Rhythm’s numerous powerful sample manipulation and performance features, a simple loop becomes a starting point for fresh ideas.

From chopped hits to shifting patterns, see how creative sample manipulation can take your tracks in unexpected directions. Whether you’re deep into dub-techno or just getting started with beatmaking, here's a quick look at what’s possible using our Circuit Rhythm.

Create packs and download your samples from Circuit Rhythm, just connect your Circuit Rhythm to the computer and head to Components: https://components.novationmusic.com/

Chapters:
00:00 - Chopping breaks with Circuit Rhythm | Dub-techno beatmaking
00:26 - Starting a track with a break beat on Circuit Rhythm
00:55 - Making a pattern from a break beat on Circuit Rhythm
01:31 - Making a pattern ping-pong on Circuit Rhythm
02:19 - Adding a second pattern on Circuit Rhythm
03:23 - Adding a third pattern on Circuit Rhythm
04:37 - Pattern chains and scenes on the Circuit Rhythm
05:13 - Trying different parts on Circuit Rhythm
05:51 - Jamming with scenes on Circuit Rhythm
06:12 - What we used to create a track using Circuit Rhythm
06:38 - Performance on Circuit Rhythm"

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Italian Sonic Camp Coming to Superbooth 25

via Leploop

"The Italian Sonic Camp is a tent with all the small producer from Italy – join us for unique gear, good vibes, and unexpected surprises!

Inside the tent you will find :

LepLoop presents the new synth ArpoLoop

Jolin presents the new module Krono

Clatters presents the new module Sonora


Clank presents the new synth Uranograph

Herbs & Stones presents the new synth Mousse

NONO presenting the new module Major Tom"

Join us in the morning for Moka&Ambient – an authentic Italian moka coffee and great music!

Enjoy some inspiring talks, and take part in our raffle for a chance to win a special prizes.

After 6 AM, we gather for Marmellata – Italian jam session you can’t miss!

The tent is located in the beach area Z"

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Breeze Block: Magnetic Granular Synthesizer + MIDI Controller

video upload by Passepartout Duo

0:00 - Flute Samples / Granular Synth Mode
0:42 - Piano Sample Playback / MIDI Control Mode
0:57 - Synthesizer and Effects / MIDI Control Mode
1:18 - Lights Out / Granular Synth Mode
1:45 - Tiny Magnets / Granular Synth Mode
2:18 - Spoken Voice / Granular Synth Mode
2:49 - Duet / Both Modes

"Breeze Block is a magnetic granular synthesizer and MIDI CC controller. The surface of the instrument is divided into eight zones that are each independently sensitive to permanent magnetic fields. By interacting with the instrument using a neodymium magnet, you can capture audio which is split into grains and manipulated. Different zones and positions on the instrument have different effects on the pitch, density, and character of the granular texture."

MC-202: The Awkward Sibling

video upload by Alex Ball

"A look at Roland's MC-202 from 1983."

0:00 Intro
1:12 History
3:31 Demo 1
4:30 The difference between a 101 and 202
6:38 Demo 2
7:30 Tubbutec 2oh2 / Demo 3
8:52 Legacy of the 202
10:10 Sample pack and Summary
10:42 Outro Jam

Making dubstep with a Roland System 700

video upload by

"Making dubstep with vintage analog synth. #RolandSystem700 #AnalogSynth #Dubstep #ModularMadness"

アナログシンセ同士、聴き比べてみた！　#RolandSystem700 #RolandSystem100m #電子音楽 #シンセサイザー

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And one featuring the MicroKorg. Posting it for the very end. See if you recognize it.

Microkorg買っちまった　#アナログシンセ #analogsynth #electronicmusic #音楽制作

video upload by Wana

Maximus 4V Polyphonic Synthesizer 4-Part Sequence w/ Onboard Spring Reverb

video upload by Analogue Solutions

"This video showcases a single sequence on the Maximus 4V polyphonic synthesizer, operating as a fully self-contained analogue workstation. Each of the four voices has its own dedicated sequencer, allowing for four independent patterns to run simultaneously.

Voices are introduced one by one through the onboard stereo mixer. The universal cutoff is manually modulated using the far-left controller knob, while the right-side sliders control FX levels per voice.

Toward the end, the main voices are dialed back to highlight the built-in effects and delay in isolation."

3 ways of sequencing VCV Rack with Harmony Bloom

video upload by Omri Cohen

00:00 - Introduction
00:33 - With VCV Pro
02:42 - With VCV Host
05:18 - With Midi clips

Additional resources: https://www.patreon.com/omricohen

URSA MAJOR SST-282 SPACE STATION + KORG POLYSIX

video upload by Synth Tailor Electronics

"Here’s a URSA MAJOR SPACE STATION SST-282 that was just restored here at the shop. These sound so amazing and I hope I find one for my studio someday. They’re like having a Roland space echo without the tape/noise and sound incredible!

When it arrived, it wasn’t outputting any delay/reverb signals at all.

Repairs done:
-Found 3 blown Tantalum caps, replaced with new Tantalum caps.
-Rebuilt PSU (had leaking Filter capacitors)
-Replaced stuck/broken Power Switch
-Replaced all bad electrolytic capacitors and tantalum’s throughout.
-Replaced a bad RED square LED
-Replaced faulty/old ribbon connector and installed a machined 16 dip socket"

ARP Odyssey MKIII (2821) w/ Kenton MIDI

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via this VEMIA listing

Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.

VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books.

"Original ARP Odyssey MKIII (2821) duophonic synthesiser, with full custom metal flight-case, and Kenton installed MIDI retrofit. Orange-on-black colour scheme. The Mk III features the four-pole '4075' filter, unbalanced XLR output, and PPC buttons. Some of the sliders are a little scratchy, but will use dry film lubricant to clean those up. Amazing cosmetic condition for age - faceplate easily a 9/10, no serious no dinks or chipped keys. That said, the leather sides are scratched in places, as you might expect for her age, but look more prevalent in the pics than with own eyes. Requires C13 female power plug. Collection from NW London near bottom of M1. Free delivery by car within M25. Delivery further afield might be possible by arrangement inc. fuel cost. I will be away until April 20th but everything will be ready to despatch on my return."

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