Bristronica 25 - Emute Lab - uSEQ + Expander

video upload by Stromkult

"At Machina Bristronica 25, Dimitri gives us a tour of the uSEQ module and its expander which brings live coding into modular.

more at: https://www.emutelab.org/"

Tech Talk S06E04

video upload by Yamaha Synths Official

"Built for working musicians, the MODX M Series of synthesizers combines expressive control, streamlined workflow, and exceptional sound in a lightweight design ideal for stage or studio. Featuring three engines that create a stunning variety of sounds, and shared DNA from our flagship MONTAGE M, MODX M elevates expression everywhere. In this Tech Talk Manuele Montesanti joins regular hosts Hans-Peter Henkel and Blake Angelos for a MODX M overview."

Behringer Introduces UB-Xa MINI | Analog power in your hands

video upload by Behringer

"Meet the Behringer UB-Xa MINI, a compact analog synth built to inspire.

With 3 VCOs, a dual-slope VCF, a 16-step motion sequencer and a multi-mode ring modulator, it delivers that rich, evolving sound that makes ideas come alive.

Designed for producers, live performers and anyone who wants hands-on control, UB-Xa MINI turns every knob into an invitation to explore.

🎛 3 VCO | Dual VCF | Motion Sequencer | Ring Mod | Touch Keys | USB-C + MIDI"

Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer with 3 VCOs, Classic DUAL VCF, Ring Modulator, and 16-Step Motion Sequencer

Powerfully Compact, Incredibly Capable
The UB-Xa MINI is a compact analog polyphonic synthesizer that delivers big sound in a small package. With a fully analog signal path and three rich VCOs, it brings iconic ’80s textures into the modern age. Whether in the studio or on stage, its portability and punch make it an ideal choice for musicians who want authentic tone without compromise.

A Mini Synth with Maximum Impact
Sized for convenience but designed for performance, the UB-Xa MINI captures the essence of the UB-Xa in a streamlined format. It features a powerful analog engine, lush analog filters, and versatile modulation options, giving creators access to classic sounds and expressive controls – all in a more travel-ready design.

Total Control at Your Fingertips
With 27 touch-sensitive keys and an intuitive layout, sound shaping is immediate and fun. The switchable 12/24 dB analog filter offers powerful tone sculpting, while the LFO with three waveforms modulates pitch, cutoff, and pulse width with ease. Every knob and key are tuned for tactile, musical response.

Berlin school style jamming 01- Ambient Hypnotic #arp2600 #moog #minifreak #analogsynthesizer

video upload by RandomVoltage

"Setup

Arp2600 (master clock) spaceecho
Noise through filter fx and samplehold fx

Arturia Minifreak (eventide blackhole)
Pad sound

Analogue solution Nyborg (spaceecho)
Fx sounds and percussion

Moog mother32
Bass

Moog subharmonicon (clock divider and distributor)
Percussion rhythm

Moog dfam
Percussive sequence
all moogs through strymon el capstain tape delay"

The Sickest Verb Ya Neva Heard!! /- Hotone Verbera + PWM Mantis -\

video upload by HanzVolt

"Convolution Reverb"

New Binary Synth Allows You to Play Binary Code Within Any Given File

video upload by Max Alyokhin

This should go without saying, but don't drop any sensitive, private, or personal files.

"Demo: https://bs.stranno.su

Source code and application principle: https://github.com/MaxAlyokhin/binary...

A web-synthesizer that generates sound from the binary code of any files. It can synthesize sound directly in the browser, or be a generator of MIDI messages to external devices or DAWs, turning any file into a score. All the application code is written in Javascript and along with everything you need is packed into a single .html file of about 750kb. The synthesizer doesn't need internet, it can be downloaded and run locally on any device with a browser.

0:00 Speed changes
0:57 Noise/IDM (with Ableton processing)
3:16 IDM (with Ableton processing)
4:39 Drone/Ambient (without any processing, 5 instances)
15:49 Drone/Ambient (without any processing, 2 instances)
20:17 Drone (with Ableton processing)
21:10 Drone/Ambient (with Ableton processing)
24:46 Postminimalism/Aleatoric (MIDI to Ableton virtual synthesizer)
25:31 Glitch (MIDI to Ableton virtual sampler)

On 24:46 is "Composition for prepared file of the own source code", you can listen full here:"

Composition for prepared file of the own source code

video upload by Max Alyokhin

0:00 I
9:35 II
11:51 III
18:24 IV
20:13 V
23:06 VI
26:08 VII

All data on any computer or smartphone is in the form of files. The contents of these files are ultimately just zeros and ones. And these zeros and ones are basically all the same, so we need an interpreter to extract meaning from these texts. Basically, the file format (.mp3, .docx, etc.) is just a pointer to which interpreter we need to pass the text in order to extract meaning from it.

But what if the file format and the interpreter don't match? In the case of musical experimentation, there have been earlier attempts, for example, to "play" a file through an audio editor, which expectedly produced mostly glitch and noise; it might be more interesting from a conceptual than a musical point of view.

We could go further and write our own interpreter that would look at the files without regard to format, use its own "manner of reading" the original zeros and ones, and on that basis provide a complete system for controlled synthesis of sounds.

The tool, called Binary synth, is available at: https://bs.stranno.su.

The application is a web synthesizer that runs in the browser and is written in Javascript. All the application code along with everything needed is packed into a single .html file of about 750kb.

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New ellitone KeyControl_2 Midi Controller

demo video upload by ellitone instruments

"*now available at ellitone.com

The ellitone KeyControl_2 is a midi keyboard controller that features 12 velocity-sensitive wooden Touch Bars. Completely redesigned from the ground up, the KeyControl_2 is the exciting sequel to the popular KeyControl midi keyboard. After a year of user feedback and suggestions, the KC2 was created to be a superior performance midi keyboard controller that combines a streamlined user experience with exotic hardwood aesthetics.

The KC2 features 16 selectable musical scales from around the world. Inspired by hand-pan drums, these 16 musical scales each offer a different mood for your playing and exploration. The best thing about these selected musical scales is that it is impossible to hit a “wrong note”, No musical theory or piano playing ability is required to successfully enjoy this device. As seen in the demo video, the KC2 can be played like a piano using single fingers, or like a drum using both hands to trigger groups of multiple notes at once. An improved velocity tracking system allows the KC2 to be played like a digital hand drum that responds to the smallest change in play pressure!

The KC2 offers both USB-C midi output and TRS midi output simultaneously. The TRS midi output can be adapted to a classic 5-pin DIN midi cable using an inexpensive TRS to DIN midi cable adapter (TRS type A)

There are many changes, redesigns, and improvements from the original KeyControl, so lets explore each one:

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Keytek CTS2000 - 1987 Cross Table Sample Synthesizer - custom presets with Enso Looper & Fac Alteza

video upload by VSMI - Vintage Synths Made in Italy

"Keytek CTS 2000 - 'Cross Table Sample Synthesizer' Made in Italy (1987) ex-Siel
play with Enso Looper and FAC Alteza reverb - feat. Godwin DrumMaker32.
'Keytek CTS 2000 use an advanced signal processing technique, Cross Table Sampling. Going beyond sampling, CTS starts with a digitally recorded signal and uses external digital signal processing to modify and compress the original sample. The data is then put into wave tables. Keytek CTS instruments can read from two tables, or cross tables. This gives you all the sounds in the wave tables plus all the sounds from combinations of wave tables. Post sample processing, combined with a powerful resynthesis method using cross tables, allows Keytek CTS instruments to store a complete library of sounds in the space normally required for one sample.'

'Features of the CTS-2000
61 key [C to C] Velocity sensitive keyboard
6 voice with 2 signal sources per voice
320 wavetables in ROM for instant recall
Analog signal processing on each voice, VCF and VCA each with a 7 stage envelope generator 8 data entry sliders and full alpha/numeric display for one of the most interactive, user friendly, editing systems found on a synthesizer
■'Polytimbric' up to 5 zones of 1 octave each
■ 48 user programmable presets in internal memory
External data cartridges
Full MIDI implementation, each zone completely assignable Stereo outputs, with 5 different panpots on every preset.

Keytek was started over 10 years ago by a group of engineers who believed the only way to succeed was to build high quality instruments. Since 1976, Keytek engineers have concen- trated on designs for real world musicians using sophisticated electronics to provide instruments that are reliable, serviceble and affordable.'
(from Keytek 1987 ads)

https://vsmi.bandcamp.com"

Spectrasonics Introduces Omnisphere 3

video upload by SpectrasonicsVIDEO

"We've been busy! :-) Omnisphere 3 is available October 21st."

00:00 Introduction
01:42 The Sounds
03:33 Global Controls
07:08 Mutations
09:10 Synthesis Features
09:42 Dual Frequency Shifter
11:13 Wavetables
12:53 Quadzone
16:30 MPE
20:53 Analog Synthesis Features
23:03 New Soundsources
23:46 Hardware Integration
26:26 New Effects
28:52 Closing



Omnisphere® is the flagship synthesizer of Spectrasonics - an instrument of extraordinary power and versatility. Top artists all over the world rely on Omnisphere as an essential source of sonic inspiration. This award-winning software brings many different types of synthesis together into one amazing-sounding instrument that will spark a lifetime of exploration.

Thousands of Fresh New Sounds, Faster Access, Same Size

Truly massive new factory collection of 18 stunning libraries of thousands and thousands of super creative and inspiring new sounds from the award-winning Spectrasonics Sound Design team.

Curated
Rapidly find exactly the sounds you need within the highly curated new libraries, meticulously organized by type of use.

Remastered
All of the original classic Omnisphere patches have been carefully remastered and refreshed with the latest v3 features and Effects.

Optimized
With new lossless optimization technology, the stunning Omnisphere 3 sound library actually takes NO MORE hard drive space than Omnisphere 2.

New Adaptive Global Controls
Quickly customize the overall sound of a patch with the new adaptive global controls that allow easy tweaks to the most important sound characteristics:

Tone, Ambience, Filter, Envelope, Vibrato & Unison.
These smart controls automatically analyze the patch, so they always work with musical results…no matter what patch you select.

New Patch Mutations
At the click of a button, Omnisphere 3 can now instantly create fascinating and useful variations of any patch - from Subtle to Extreme! Every mutation you generate is automatically saved and you can easily come back to them later.

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Bass Station + SEQtrak evil funk!

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"So I'm still borrowing this Bass Station 2 from @TheEntireRobot and enjoying it very much in combination with the Yamaha SEQtrak. I'm running the audio from the Bass Station into the SEQtrak input, so the Yamaha master effects (high pass filter and repeater in my case) can act on the Bass Station and really make everything sound cohesive. I'm 'borrowing' the SEQtrak sampler track (MIDI channel 11) for sequencing the Bass Station MIDI, which leaves my hands free to twist knobs and have some fun. In this case, I got a little evil with the funk. :D Enjoy!"