Sunday, June 01, 2025
Vintage Eventide H949 Harmonizer and Jomox XBase09 drum machine - MikeSynth
video upload by Mikus Pilatus
"Vintage 1979 digital processor / delay / harmoniser / flange etc
Similar sounding to 910 but a few more options
Controlled chaos"
RC CIRCUIT BENT 'PHOTON DETECTOR' TURN LIGHT INTO SOUND - EXPERIMENTAL NOISE SYNTH
video upload by ResonanceCircuits
"Transform light sources into soundscapes with the Photon Detector from ResonanceCircuits."
I thought the remote control was interesting.
via Resonance Circuits
"The Photon Detector:
A light-to-sound synthesizer for experimental sound design and sonic exploration.
As ambient light, shadows, or focused beams interact with the photo sensor, the device dynamically transforms these optical fluctuations into a rich tapestry of evolving soundscapes..
From subtle shifts in light creating delicate swells and white noise drifts to abrupt changes generating percussive clicks, glitches and intricate rhythms.
The Photon Dector opens up a vast new realm for foley artistry, generative soundscapes and field recording. Discover the unheard sonic potential of your environment - explore, experiment and test everything!
Power on/off switch
'on' led indicator
gain control
tone control
3.5mm stereo mini jack output
powered by 1 x 9v battery - not supplied"
Discovery Pro 8.7 released
video upload by discoDSP
https://www.discodsp.com/discoverypro/
"Experience Discovery Pro, the ultimate virtual analog synthesizer and sampler. With 4 layers, 12 oscillators, WAV and SoundFont support, PADSynth re-synthesis, and Nord Lead 2 SysEx import/export, Discovery Pro offers endless sound creation options. Its arpeggiator, 12 filter types (including Nord Lead 2 and Moog filters), panning modulation, stereo delay, gate and step modulation effects provide unmatched control. Discovery Pro is perfect for any music production." c
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Remembering Dave Smith: A Prophet-5 Story
video upload by INHALTVIDEO
"Today is the anniversary of Dave Smith’s passing, and every year on this day, I find myself reflecting not just on the incredible instruments he created, but on the friendship we built and the tremendous support he gave me in my career.
One of the projects I’m most proud to have been a part of is the reissue of the Prophet-5. I had the honor of contributing to its development, from long conversations and persistent hassling about voice allocation to the privilege of crafting patches for the final instrument. One of those patches—my take on the true essence of the Prophet-5—became the very first one you hear when you turn it on: patch 111.
To have my work live inside such an iconic synthesizer, and to have shared time and ideas with the man who brought it to life—not once, but multiple times—is something I’ll always carry with deep gratitude. Thank you, Dave, for your friendship, your brilliance, and your contributions to music that ripple out endlessly."
The EV: A New Digital/Acoustic Hybrid Stringed-Instrument Synthesizer
video upload by Brian Lindgren
"The EV is a new digital/acoustic hybrid stringed-instrument synthesizer. The instrument’s FFT convolution algorithms combined with the unique and expressive synthesizer create a gritty and textured realism. Using a novel pitch-tracking technology the instrument achieves both high accuracy and low latency; in this way it overcomes the hurdles that have historically plagued pitch-tracking or ‘MIDI’ stringed-instruments. Most importantly, the EV is reliable, expressive, and enjoyable-to-play. The most unique feature of the EV is its sound. While the pitch-tracking technology allows for a responsive and accurate playing experience (which cannot be overvalued), the FFT convolution unlocks new dimensions of sonic possibility and a uniquely responsive electronic instrument. The parametric customizability of the synthesizers, transfer functions, and FFT engines (not to mention the timbral-responsive nature of the FFT convolution algorithms) allows for a responsive and far-reaching sonic palette. Most synthesizers utilize an interface for pitch input that forces the player to adhere to a ‘Western’ twelve-tone scale system, for example, a keyboard. As the EV is a fretless stringed-instrument, it allows for the creation of synthesized music of any particular tuning system. In this way it suggests the creation of music beyond the Western canon, suggesting myriad musical possibilities."
Amiteque AR-110 Analog Drum Synth
video upload by Molten Music Technology
"Sound demo of the Amiteque AR-110 in a sort of song context... well it's one pattern going round and round that I fiddle with a little bit. The important thing is whether the drums sound any good to you."
Amiteque AR-110 Analog Drum Synthesizer Review
video upload by Molten Music Technology
video uploads by Amiteque Electronics
The AR-110 is a compact analog drum synthesizer with classic Roland-like sounds, separate outputs, and volume controls for each instrument.
Its ease of use and affordability make it a great addition to both amateur and professional studios.Compact & Affordable
Ideal for low-budget studios while providing high-quality sound for professionals.
5 Separate Outputs
Process each instrument separately on an external console or record individually.
Adjustable Levels
Fine-tune single instrument volumes and master output for perfect balance.
True 6-Note Polyphony
Bass drum, snare drum, hi-hats, cymbals, and claps—play them all at once.
Power & MIDI Indicators
Visual feedback ensures easy monitoring of power and MIDI activity.
Plug & Play
No complex settings—just connect and start playing instantly.
Technical Specifications
Sound Engine
Bass and Snare
Self Oscillating Circuit
HH, Cymbal and Claps
QR Noise Generator
Contour Envelope
5x VCA
Polyphony
6 Voices
Connectivity and Control
Audio Outputs
6x 1/8” Jack, 2 Vpp max
Level Control
5x Individual and Main
MIDI IN
DIN 5 pin, Channel #10
Power
9~12 VDC, Center (+)
Currently seeking funding on Kickstarter.
Bentley Rhythm Ace 60's Vintage Drum Machine
video upload by David Bessell
"Tips on how to work with vintage drum machines in a modern context. You can not easily just sample the sounds in early drum machines because they typically have just one mono out and little control over the individual sounds. Additionally sampling such analogue sources removes the liveliness and timing quirks that people like about these machines. Of course they also have no way of easily synching to a DAW although most DAW's can derive a custom tempo map from the audio they produce providing its close to the intended tempo."
Analog Drum Magic for Modular Heads — Nano Modules OCTA! 🎛️
video upload by Electronisounds Audio
Whatever kind of music you are making - KEEP IT UP, Friends!
Don't stop making *YOUR MUSIC*!!
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0:00 Music Example 1
1:21 Drums Only Example 1
3:05 Overview
5:37 Music Example 2
7:00 Layered Drums Example
8:04 Drums Only Example 2
8:46 Music Example 3
9:42 Music Example 4
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