Laurentide SynthWorks VG2 Demo

VG2 Demo from Laurentide SynthWorks on Vimeo.

"VG2 is a Dual Passive Vactrol Gate. No power needed! Each Vactrol Gate has 1 CV Input (gate, envelope, LFO, etc.), 1 Audio Input and 1 Audio Output. The CV Input hits the Vactrol LED, allowing audio to pass through. In addition, there is a simple Low Pass Filter applied to the Audio Input with an Amount (Cutoff) knob. As this is a passive circuit, it will not give you full cutoff control, but it does allow the taming of harsh waveshapes. The LPF is simply the same concept as a guitar's 'tone' control. Also, there is an LED at the CV Input for quick visual reference and LED light action!"

http://www.laurentidesynthworks.net/

SoundScaper 1.1 new features

Published on Mar 15, 2015

iTunes: SoundScaper - An experimental sound mini lab - iMusicAlbum

"SoundScaper is an experimental sound mini lab for creating unusual soundscapes, atmospheric textures, drones, glitches and noises based on circuit bending ideas.
More: http://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com"

"What's New in Version 1.1
● Advanced control panel for all faders and rotary knobs opened by double tap.
● Simple automation of changing values in advanced control panels.
● Advanced control panels for filter and delay modules.
● New delay module with a smooth change of time.
● Additional low-pass and high-pass filters for delay.
● Phase shift mode for each channel in delay module.
● Changing oscillator without closing oscillator control panel.
● Mute and Solo mode for each oscillator.
● Option to generate oscillator parameters without changing current sample.
● Possibility to create new empty scene in the scenes manager.
● Additional samples in built-in samples library.
● Built-in description updated.
● Minor bug fixes."

Electribe 2 - Virus Ti2 & RedSound DarkStar @ "Tribe Space Pop"

Published on Mar 15, 2015 rhampton1914

"Drum Sounds are from the Electribe 2
Mellow Ambient Bass Lines - RedSound DarkStar
Synth Leads & Sound Effects from Virus Ti2 & Some from the Electribe 2 as well"

Hyve Touch Synthesizer Demo

IEEE-UIUC Hyve Synthesizer Demonstration Published on Mar 15, 2015

There's a workshop coming up on April 2 at the University of Illinois where you can build your own Hyve. Details here (previously posted here). The Hyve is Scok Wiedmann's latest creation. He was the man behind the amazing star shaped modular featured at the 2009 NAMM show and Motus Mavis.

"This video is a demo of the Hyve Synthesizer, a really cool audio electronic project developed (and explained) by Skot Wiedmann."

Audiothingies P6 Virtual Analogue Hardware Synthesizer Demo

Published on Mar 15, 2015 OwenJ1971

"My first 120 patches, programmed from scratch, showing the variety of sound which this synthesizer is capable of. Built in effects only, no compression or EQ applied, recorded to a Zoom H2n.
Running OS 1.04

If you're looking for a virtual or real analogue polysynth you should take a look at this machine - it sounds better to me than a lot of real analogues I've played. Intuitive and easy to use, and only 175-199 € for the kit or 299 € pre-built (if you're not into soldering).

6 voices, 2 oscillators plus flexible sub oscillator, multi mode filter (4 pole and 2 pole lowpass plus 2 pole hpf and bpf), flexible modulation matrix, 3 midi syncable lfos, 3 envelopes, well appointed arpeggiator, oscillator sync and ring mod, 256 user memories.

Strong points: really nice ladder filter which allows you to turn up the resonance without losing the body/bass end of the sound. The filter is very flexible and musical, and works well for squidgy wet acid, deep self-oscillating pads and strong basses.
The envelopes are particularly nice, fast and snappy with a perfect exponential curve, perfect for percussion and bass.
Very well designed and easy to use operating system.
Sounds like a really good analogue synth, I would expect to pay a lot more for this kind of sound quality.

Available from http://www.audiothingies.com"

Electro ditty with DX7, RX5, and DVP-1

Published on Mar 15, 2015 SynthMania

"Sure, I could use the 'classic' machines like TR-808 and analog synths (that I do have) to make some Electro, but tonight I thought, why not make an attempt at recreating that early/mid-1980s vibe with all-digital instruments instead? So I grabbed the Yamaha DX7, Yamaha RX5, and Korg DVP-1, quickly hooked up a Shure SM57, and came up with this Electro style ditty :)"

The Wolf Freqs Grilled Cheese

Published on Mar 15, 2015 HardtekStudios

"Akai Rhythm Wolf with the bass synth being processed by the Danelectro Grilled Cheese Distortion pedal, and then processed further into a glitchy wretched demon by the Moog Freqbox. The drums are being overdriven with the built in analog distortion. Download the audio track for FREE here-https://soundcloud.com/hardtek-studio..."

Akai Rhythm Wolfs on eBay

Retro 123 Sequencer - Buchla DIY

Published on Mar 15, 2015 djangosfire

"Djangosfire testing a DIY Retro 123 Buchla style analog sequencer.

Really enjoyed the sound of this test patch ... decided to share :)

Cheers! - Adam"

Roland JD-Xi first up-close look

Published on Mar 15, 2015 keyboardmag1

"Our first hands-on since NAMM 2015 with the tiny but powerful ROland JD-Xi synth. Read the full review in our May 2015 issue."

Laurentide Synthworks VG2 Dual Passive Vactrol Gate DIY Eurorack DIY Kit Eurorack Module

via Laurentide Synthworks

“No power needed! Each Vactrol Gate has 1 CV Input (gate, envelope, LFO, etc.), 1 Audio Input and 1 Audio Output. the CV Input hits the Vactrol LED, allowing audio to pass through. In addition, there is a simple Low Pass Filter applied to the Audio Input with an Amount (Cutoff) knob. As this is a passive circuit, it will not give you full cutoff control, but it does allow the taming of harsh wave shapes. The LPF is simply the same concept as a guitar’s ‘tone’ control. Also, there is an LED at the CV Input for quick visual reference and LED light action!

As this is a passive circuit, it is advisable to use a Buffered Multiple before the Audio Input to maintain amplitude.”