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Tuesday, July 01, 2025

Native Instruments Introduces MR1 Valve Data


MR1 Valve Data walkthrough video upload by Native Instruments

"Product expert Reuben Cornell takes you through the innovative features of this new kind of drum machine from cult developer 10 Phantom Rooms. MR1 Valve Data is a new approach to creative drums. Hear its raw analog tube beats and see how its drum sequencer and innovative controls quickly shift, warp, and shape to create compelling beats."

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:44 - Snapshot Examples
07:25 - Interface Overview
08:09 - Source Sounds Examples
09:19 - Sample Start Examples
10:30 - Randomization
10:44 - ABC Variations
10:58 - Mod Wheel Macro Control
11:18 - Creating Variations
11:43 - Quick Edit Overview
13:07 - Cutoff / Tune / Decay / Burn Dials
13:35 - Burn Processing
14:27 - Cut Macro
14:39 - Time Macro
15:00 - Pump Processing
15:35 - Sequencing Control
17:10 - Pan / Cutoff / Sample Start Sequencing
17:45 - Mutate
18:12 - Global Sequencing Options
19:18 - Mix / Edit / FM Page Summary
19:40 - Conclusion"



via Native Instruments

"Modular tube drum machine

A new kind of drum machine – fun and easy to use with special real-time features
155 presets based on over 300 creative samples, designed with modular tube gear
Morph, shift, and transform beats like never before with intuitive performance controls

Raw analog tube beats transformed

From 10 Phantom Rooms’ new Modular Rhythm series, MR1 Valve Data leads the way in a new approach to creative drums. The real-time features let you morph parameters with just one control, for totally fresh sounds.

And that’s not all. Get dirty, deep tube-processed drums with the satisfying analog grit of sampled oscillators, filters, and granular effects. Create distinctive beats fast with intuitive sequencer, randomizer, and mutator features. Then, warp and shape them with "burning" distortion effects, tuning, plus reverb and delay including new sidechaining controls.

Created by 10 Phantom Rooms exclusively for NI

MR1 Valve Data is the first in the new Modular Rhythm series created by 10 Phantom Rooms. Specializing in next-generation Kontakt instruments for film and media composers, the company was founded by sound and instrument designer Tobias Menguser, alongside Paul Haslinger (ex-Tangerine Dream, Underworld). With a career spanning three decades, Tobias has created sounds and instruments for many of the industry’s biggest names, including sounds for more than 600 movie trailers.

At a glance

Product type: Kontakt instrument

For use with: Free Kontakt Player or Kontakt

Sound category: Hybrid modular plugin

Number of snapshots: 155 with 3 variations each

Download size: 300 MB

System requirements: Free Kontakt Player or Kontakt (version 8.4.1 or higher). Please also see the Kontakt Player system requirements and the Kontakt Player FAQ.

User Manual PDF

You can install this instrument with Native Access – just as you would with any Native Instruments product."

This Rare Anatolian Drum Machine Hits Differently


video upload by HAINBACH

Bojidar Alaturka RITM - BOX

"I had no idea what to expect when I got this vintage drum machine from Istanbul. It looks like a classic Elka Drummer One style preset rhythm box, but there was no 'Tango' or 'Slow Rock' on here. Instead, the patterns are marked by timings, 9/8, 7/8, 5/4. I was fascinated but needed a lot more input, so I kicked of a little investigation into traditional Anatolian dance music, the history of the machine itself and the musicians that used it.

Music and samples: / hainbach

Listen to my music: http://hainbach.bandcamp.com"

00:00 Intro and translating
01:58 Turning it on
03:53 Making a track
05:39 A look inside
06:36 Anatolian Music Primer
10:31 Who made it and who played it?

Crazy Tube Circuits Mirage Demo with Synth


video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

"In this video, we explore the Dreadbox Artemis—a 6-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer that combines vintage warmth with modern flexibility. Featuring dual VCOs with waveshaping, a powerful filter section, and high-quality stereo effects by Sinevibes, Artemis is designed for expressive sound design. With MPE support, polyphonic aftertouch, and a built-in sequencer, it's a versatile tool for any synth enthusiast."

Crazy Tube Circuits Mirage Dual Reverb Demo (no talking) - with Synths

video upload by Limbic Bits

0:00 IDM Lead (Dual Frozen Hall)
1:37 Dub Chord (Dual Frozen Hall)
2:56 Techno Bass (Serial Studio Spring and Hall)
4:03 Swing Arp (Serial Room and Shimmer)
6:40 FM Lead (Dual Shimmer and Pitch Shimmer)
8:49 Saw Lead (Serial - Frozen Hall and Cathedral
11:10 Club Bass (Dual Room)
11:37 Apex Arp (all Shimmers)
12:57 Droned (Dual Infinite)

JHS Colour Box v2 Lovely Saturation [FX w/ Synthesizers #19] Demo


video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2025

Today I am exploring various synth and percussion elements through the JHS Colour Box v2 for that lovely vintage console saturation. Or downright savage noise when pushed harder, if that's your bag. A/B comparison effect on/bypass except the last section, got lost in the moment on that one. Tried my best to mind the levels, but now and then the volume is a bit inconsistent. Some normalization applied to remedy some of that, you understand. The EQ applied some nice touches, really helps pick out some sweet spots here and there. Recorded direct on iPhone via EPM6 mixer via Go:Mixer:Pro-X.

0:00 Novation Bass Station II
0:44 Bass Station II
1:22 Bass Station II
2:01 Oberheim DX
3:10 Behringer 2600
3:45 Eurorack 208HP Percussion System
5:15 Pittsburgh Modular Taiga
6:06 Roland JX-3P via Big Sky on Hall reverb"

Moog Memorymoog Plus Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer Keyboard SN 2427

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via this Reverb listing

Roland Jupiter-8 61-Key Analog Synthesizer w/ Dust Cover Serviced SN 413230

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via this Reverb listing

Roland Jupiter 6 w/ Europa Mod

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via this Reverb listing

"Roland Jupiter 6 + Europa in near mint condition. The most beautiful you have ever seen. Checked and serviced by Mark Cox, best technician in the Netherlands (i.m.h.o).

Stuff that has been done:
- cleaning of volume knob
- repairing of VCF sustain slider
- cleaning of VCF key follow
- cleaning of VCA attack
- cleaning of keyboard
- removal of dust
- replacing of VCF capacitors
- adjusting of VCF
- testing

Including original Roland manual and manual for the Europa modification."

Yamaha AN1x Virtual Analog Synthesizer

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via this eBay listing

Akai MPC2000 MIDI Production Center Brochure

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via this eBay listing

nonlinearcircuits IMMIX 1 | googoomux 1 | demux phaser 1 | path filter 1


video upload by cirtcele

"SSI2190 based VCA/mixer with inverting and non-inverting inputs"

googoomux 1

video upload by cirtcele

"DG408 based mux / demux; either feed one input and route to 8 outputs or 8 inputs routed to one output"

demux phaser 1

video upload by cirtcele

"gate controlled pahser"

path filter 1

video upload by cirtcele

"Unusual path filter, somewhere between a phaser and switching filter."
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