Paul Haslinger | Electronic storytelling with V Collection 11

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"Paul Haslinger (‪@paulhaslinger‬) is an Austrian-born composer, producer, and former Tangerine Dream member whose scoring and composition work now underpins a range of hit film, TV and video game titles. From hauling classic analog gear while touring to hybrid-studio efficiency, his career spans the full arc of modern music technology.

We joined Paul in Los Angeles to learn more about his creative philosophy and find out how V Collection 11 fuels his production process."

Analogue Solutions Red Square SN 3908 + MAM warp9 filter + case

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"Bundle of 1 Analog Solutions Red Square synth, 1 MAM Warp 9 midi filter bank, and 1 flight case. No issues at all, everything works as should."

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2010s Buchla Music Easel

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Custom Wrapped Access Virus TI2

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E-MU Systems SP-1200 8-Voice Drum Sampler

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Oberheim DSX Digital Polyphonic Sequencer SN A32905

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ELEKTRON Machinedrum SPS-1 Mk II w/ Original Box SN H1625001856-46

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dreadbox Artemis Demo (No Talking) with Presets for Ambient, Electronica and Techno

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"dreadbox Artemis – My 2 Cents
Artemis is a polyphonic analog synthesizer with six voices and a comprehensive effects section developed by Sinevibes. Housed in a solid desktop chassis, all potentiometers, faders, and buttons feel great, with just the right amount of resistance. On the rear, you'll find a stereo output, a separate headphone output, plus USB and MIDI connections. It doesn't offer a foot pedal input, but it supports MPE (I still need to try that with my Osmose).

Now to the most important part — the sound. It features that great vintage tone I love so much on other dreadbox devices, largely thanks to its creamy-sounding filters. Both filters offer resonance, and the low-pass filter can be switched between 12dB and 24dB slopes.

But it doesn't stop there: thanks to TZFM and filter FM (yes, noise can be a source here too), it can sound very modern as well, making it great for all sorts of electronic music. Although it offers quite a lot of modulation options, I still found myself wishing for features like key tracking for LFO rate, negative envelope amounts, noise as a modulation source in the menu, or meta-modulations. After reaching out to dreadbox about these features, they told me they are already working on them for a future update and/or will look into them. Based on my past experiences with dreadbox, I’m confident we can expect a nice firmware update for Artemis in the future.

The effects section by Sinevibes is also great — it’s just a shame that there are no external inputs like on the Typhon, as those would have made it a fantastic standalone effects unit as well. You get four effect slots (Lo-Fi/overdrive/shaper, modulation, delay, and reverb), each with several options to further tweak the sound. Here, I would love to see a bit more flexible routing, allowing changes to the effect order. But even without that, the effects section is a great addition that melts perfectly into the internal analog sound engine. I'd only recommend not adding too much, as the effects can quickly become dominant.

TL;DR: dreadbox Artemis is a sweet-spot synth that can also show its teeth when desired. Its intuitive interface and great-sounding effects unit make it an excellent companion for live performances. Definitely a highlight!"

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Arp Solina into favourite Phasers - Mutron / Univibe / Mooger / LoveTone - MikeSynth

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"Vintage ARP / Eminent Solina Mk1

1st Mutron BiPhase
2nd Clone of Univibe
3rd MoogerFooger Phaser
4th Clone of LoveTone DoppleGanger

What is your favourite ?"

Kodamo Mask1: Ambient "Cushion of air"

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"Discover the sonic depth of the Kodamo Mask1 in this ambient, semi-generative synth exploration. In this video, we dive deep into ambient sound design using the Kodamo Mask1, showcasing its unique synthesis capabilities and real-time generative textures. If you're passionate about ambient synth music and soundscapes that evolve organically, this is a must-watch.

Designed for ambient music enthusiasts and synth lovers alike, this video demonstrates how the Kodamo Mask1 excels at crafting immersive atmospheres and evolving pads. Watch as lush tones, delicate modulation, and generative sequences come together to create a meditative, cinematic experience. Whether you're searching for inspiration or researching the Kodamo Mask1, this demo highlights its potential in the world of synth music and ambient production.

Perfect for fans of modular-style workflows, ambient composers, or anyone seeking new tools for sound design on synths. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more ambient synth demos, tutorials, and generative synth explorations. Stay tuned for more videos featuring deep dives into gear like the Kodamo Mask1, and discover how to push the boundaries of synth music and ambient creativity."