Testing an old VCO - Livewire Audio Frequency Generator & a simple melodic drone

video upload by DreamsOfWires

"I've been tinkering with some of my older, discontinued and obscure modules recently, so I decided to share some of my experiences. Not technical or user guides, just self-indulgeance. This time it's the Livewire Audio Frequency Generator that gets the perpetual noob treatment, an huge, flexible, and pretty damn good saounding VCO with wave-shaping, sub oscillator (both square and triangle), and a bunch of fixed or variable waveforms.

Key features of this are the 'Animated Pulses' and 'Alien Saws', which are both affected by the 'animation section'. Each consist of two waves overlapping eachother, and the 8 pots to the right control the pulse width and phase position of both, but on the higher and lower portions of the waveforms separately... which of couse can all then be modulated! Bonkers! It sounds great though, and you could lose yourself for some considerable time just listening to how these 8 controls affect the timbre of the two waveform outputs.

As always, running the module through my AJH Synth modules never dissappoints - totally vintage charcter and warmth, with no shortage of functionality and physical control. A great-sounding VCF based on the Musonics (pre-Moog) Sonic V, and a VCA based on the early Minimoog, complete with amp-like overdrive when driven hard. The Ring SM is also based on the Moog CP-3 mixer, with -1 & -2 sub-octave generator, and 3-axis ring modulator based on the EMS Synthi/VCS3.

Gear used:
Livewire Audio Frequency Generator V2
AJH Synth Sonic XV diode filter, Dual LFO, Sample Hold & Noise, Ring SM, Discreet Cascaded VCA.
Cosmotronic Cosmix Pro
Happy Nerding FX Aid (as reverb)
Expert Sleepers Disting Mk4 (as WAV recorder)
CASA Modular acrylic case powered by Konstant Lab StrongPWR.
No post-processing, just the audio straight from the modular."

Synclavier 2 ambient music - Fenlight

video upload by Dave Whiting

TyCoon Sequencer Part 2: CV Sequences

video upload by TheAnalogmonster

"Second part of the TyCoon Sequencer demo videos: The creation of CV sequences."

follow-up to this post.

Cinematic-ish Chaos (SOMA RoAT + Cloudburst)

video upload by Tibor Synth Explorations

"This time, I’m using Cloudburst to add atmosphere to my SOMA Rumble of Ancient Times. In my previous session, I used BRIG, which produced a completely different result. Instead of the retro sci-fi vibe, we’re entering a smoother, more cinematic soundscape.

Gear used:
SOMA RoAT
Strymon Cloudburst
Zoom LiveTrak L6
Logic Mastering Assistant
Fujifilm X100V

00:00 Let's Get Started
00:05 Preparing the Voices
01:38 Recording a Pattern + Ensemble
02:53 Sudden Change in Summation
03:48 Refactoring Back to the Room
04:16 Playful Shouting in the Room
04:53 Haunted Robot Voice
05:08 Eventually Clearing the Pattern
05:24 Turning Back to the Room
06:39 From Chaos to Heaven (Wait for It!)
09:00 A Strange Call from Above
09:45 Confused Angels
11:04 Connection Aborted
11:22 Conjuring
11:39 Suddenly... A Clear Frequency
12:03 Systems Failing... The End Is Near

Thank you for watching, and have a nice day! Tibor"

WHats NExt?? / MIN-1 Ensemble / M-Vave FM-1

video upload by HanzVolt

"Why dont you have one?"

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

Update: via github

"MIN-1 turns the M-VAVE FM-1 into a small minimalist ensemble, in the manner of the music of the 1960s to 80s that was made from very little: repeating figures, slow cycles of chords, processes you can hear. It plays itself from the moment it's switched on, so there is always something to start from; then you take over as much as you like: play your own chords (no theory needed: in EASY keys every key is a chord that fits), roll ideas and keep the ones you like, bring parts in and out by hand, put processes on the figures, and record it all as a song."

Try it in your browser (no FM-1 needed).

Weston Precision Audio Eurorack Modules - HV1 and Trivium - Quick Talkthrough

video upload by Steve Turner

"A quick look at the HV1 (Hybrid Oscillator) and Trivium. More to come!

Go here to see Devin's full range of products including the HV1 and Trivium: https://www.westonaudio.com/

Check out more of my commentary and reviews at https://www.steveturner.com.au

Buy my latest EP (progressive rock) 'Escape Velocity': https://steveturnerbc.bandcamp.com/al..."

OB-6 Bells | Arpeggio & Improvisation

video upload by Modularis

"A short electronic improvisation built around a bell-like arpeggio on the Sequential OB-6.

From there, the piece gradually opens into synth textures, rhythm and piano, keeping the performance spontaneous and mostly untouched.

Modularis is the electronic music project of Joan Alfaras, created and performed through synthesizers, keyboards and original sound exploration.

#SequentialOB6 #KurzweilPC3K8"

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Future Sound Systems - Hazardous (Techno Studio Jam)

video upload by Cyber-Detection-Syst82

"The Elektron Analog Four synthesizer sync to Korg SQ-64 that send CV and GATE to the Future Sound Systems Cric synthesizer and sequence 3 Corsynth drum modules:

-Elektron Analog Four: pads
-Future Sound Systems Cric: Bass
-Corsynth Drum Modules: Kick - Snare - OHH
-Korg SQ-64: sequence Cric and Corsynth Drum Modules"

Follow-up to this post.

Side-Piece: EXTRA FX and more! free custom mod for the SP-404MKII (open beta 0.1.0)

video upload by Freakier Firmware

"Side-Piece is out: a free custom OS layer for the Roland SP-404MKII. It sits on top of Roland's own system 5.52 and adds what we wish the sampler had. Open beta 0.1.0, free for everyone.

▶ Build it (free, in your browser): https://freakierfirmware.com/sp-404mk...
▶ What's in it, known issues: https://freakierfirmware.com/sp-404mk...
▶ Try every feature in the simulator first: https://freakierfirmware.com/sp-404mk...
▶ Install and go back to stock: https://freakierfirmware.com/recovery...

WHAT'S IN IT
• FX screen on SHIFT + PATTERN EDIT
• FX stacks: four slots on BUS 1 to 4 and DRY (filter, lo-fi, EQ, chorus, phaser, delay, transient shaper)
• Stacks on a pad, latched or held
• Four LFOs, including PRESS, CHAOS and LORENZ
• Euclidean lanes over your patterns
• EQ per bus with pick-up knobs
• Frequency chop into four bands
• Smoother time-stretch with tempo and pitch override
• Ducker and tempo pump, input level
• Main-screen views, including the PSY1 visualizer
• CPU guard instead of dropouts
• Your own opening pictures from the SD card

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SuperFreaker 0.1.2: a randomizer for the MicroFreak (free firmware)

video upload by Freakier Firmware

"SuperFreaker 0.1.2 is out: free custom firmware for the Arturia MicroFreak. Hold Shift, press Amp Mod, and your MicroFreak rolls a brand new sound.

▶ Build it (free, in your browser): https://freakierfirmware.com/microfre...
▶ What's new: https://freakierfirmware.com/microfre...
▶ Back to stock any time: https://freakierfirmware.com/recovery/

NEW IN 0.1.2
• Randomizer: Shift + Amp Mod rolls the oscillator, filter, envelopes, LFO and Glide, and leaves your volume, arp, sequencer and effects alone
• Tape echo glide: turn Echo Time and the repeats bend like real tape (OFF, GENTLE, MEDIUM, WILD)
• Echo Sync: echo time in note values from the tempo
• Hold and Reverse keep the echo you were hearing
• A cleaner echo and reverb: no clicks on start

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