Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Roland JD-800 soundscape - A journey into the sun
video upload by MIDERA
"Ok - so the plan. The plan is to sell the Roland Jupiter 6 to get the Super Gemini. Well, wait, so I played the JP6 and realized that - wow, it's pretty unique and awesome. Ok, scratch that. New plan. The plan is to sell the JD-800 and pick up a Super 6. Yeah - that's the plan. Wait...
The JD-800 can go places literally no other synthesizer can go. The JD-990? Yeah, that can go there and further, but I don't think it can go there at the same speed. It's like using your hands to press on the gas pedal of a Turbo-charged car,. Sure, it's got the power behind it, but it lacks the thing that makes it enjoyable.
So now I'm left with... well, who knows. A mess. Like usual. But you know - it's a fun mess compared to what I dealt with last year."
Warning this is NOT a behringer UBXa ...This is a REAL Oberheim Xpander
video upload by HanzVolt
follow-up to This Is Not the Behringer UBXa !!!
"What this IS, Is a synth nerd video... Checking out the multimode filter and some basic modulation of the Filter Cutoff with one of the 5 LFOs
05:12 Assigning the LFO"
Demo of the interface.
Digitakt 2 Live Lesson: Sampling Your Synthesizer and Making A Track
video upload by EZBOT
"The Digitakt 2 is out, and it's easily one of the best samplers on the market. Today, we are going to do a live, beginner-friendly lesson on how to sample your external synthesizers into your Digitakt and use the sounds to create presets, then make a pattern from scratch. Accompanying us on this journey is the beloved Arturia Microfreak synthesizer and the Octatrack, loaded with my newest template full of performance FX.
Download the Octatrack Performance Mixer 3.0 Template and the Octacosm here: https://ko-fi.com/s/c71520e99c and here patreon.com/ezbot
Get 10% Modbang cables with code: EZBOT23
SHOP HERE: https://www.modbang.com/modbang-shop
I love to teach! Step up your game with 1 on 1 lessons: https://www.ezbot.live/"
Classical Music, the Holy Grail for Beat Making?!!
video upload by Nahre Sol
"Circuit Rhythm product page: https://bit.ly/Circuit_Rhythm_Novation
Novation interview & my free Nahre Sol Sounds sample pack: https://bit.ly/Nahre-Sol_Blending-Bea..."
This one was sent my way via Dan Austin who had the following to say:
"Nahre Sol is a YouTuber that posts classical piano based themes. However she often explores other types of music and usually tries to fuse those into something she's doing.
This video is her using a Novation Circuit Rhythm sampler along with her piano and found sounds. I just really like the video."
Keytek MDP 40 Midi Digital Drum Machine
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This one was spotted and sent in by swissdoc.
You can find an overview video of the RMP 40 branded version posted here.
via this listing
"This is a very desirable VINTAGE, FULLY FUNCTIONAL classic drum machine from the 1980's (released in 1986), the SIEL MDP-40...also known under other brands as the SUZUKI RPM-40 and the KEYTEK MDR-40. It was made in Italy, and features 10 pads for 13 PCM sounds, 3 of which are accessible by external MIDI only. This machine comes with original power supply and owners manual. The unit itself is a desktop model, has LED display, is lightweight (only 1 kg), will also operate on 6 x AA batteries, and has 3 MIDI ports. Audio output is via 1/4" phone jack, mono out. I hate to let this go, but I haven't taken the time to experiment with it in recent years as I had hoped to do, so I'm passing it on. I envision it to be very useful in live performance situations as a trigger machine MIDI'd to a more modern drum machine with tight, up-to-date drum/percussion sounds."
P.S. Moby owned one.
This one was spotted and sent in by swissdoc.
You can find an overview video of the RMP 40 branded version posted here.
via this listing
"This is a very desirable VINTAGE, FULLY FUNCTIONAL classic drum machine from the 1980's (released in 1986), the SIEL MDP-40...also known under other brands as the SUZUKI RPM-40 and the KEYTEK MDR-40. It was made in Italy, and features 10 pads for 13 PCM sounds, 3 of which are accessible by external MIDI only. This machine comes with original power supply and owners manual. The unit itself is a desktop model, has LED display, is lightweight (only 1 kg), will also operate on 6 x AA batteries, and has 3 MIDI ports. Audio output is via 1/4" phone jack, mono out. I hate to let this go, but I haven't taken the time to experiment with it in recent years as I had hoped to do, so I'm passing it on. I envision it to be very useful in live performance situations as a trigger machine MIDI'd to a more modern drum machine with tight, up-to-date drum/percussion sounds."
P.S. Moby owned one.
Superbooth 24 // DAY TWO // PURE IMPRESSIONS with MUSIC // Insights
video upload by LESINDES
"Impressions and amtosphere, people and synths from Superbooth 24 of the first day of the convention."
00:00 Intro
02:29 BERGLUND Instruments NuEvi
03:38 SOMA Flux
04:28 ???
07:59 Credits
Superbooth 2024: MyVolts Alchemist 200W Isolated USB Power Hu
video upload by sonicstate
"Caroline from MyVolts introduced the Alchemist Power Distribution Hub (launching on Kickstarter today), highlighting its progression from prototype to production. This hub, designed with musicians in mind, offers five isolated outputs with up to 20 watts each, plus an additional output providing 100 watts, also capable of powering devices like a MacBook.
Kickstarter: https://bit.ly/myvolts-sb24
Alchemist can power various items, such as an Elektron Analog 4, Korg devices, and modular rigs from Intellijel, Pittsburgh and others with different voltage outputs through USB-C cables using the range of Step-Up tips including a new 15v converter.
The hub canb be powered by powerbanks an traditional power bricks, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of power sources. Caroline emphasized the hub's isolation feature, eliminating grounding issues common with other USB power supplies. There is also a non-isolated version available.
Additionally, Caroline showcased the evolution of their original *Crazy Chain*, now featuring a polarity indicator and a robust design capable of handling up to 100 watts.
The Kickstarter launch for the Alchemist gives early bird backers the opportunity to receive a free basic Alchemist unit (non isolated).
More info:
Alchemist Power Distribution Hub on Kickstarter"
MyVolts 'The Silent Alchemist' Isolated USB Power hub tested by @dasbefinden at Superbooth 2024
video upload by myVolts
"MyVolts is launching their Alchemist range of USB hubs for Guitar Pedals, Synthesizers, laptops, or whatever powers your mobile lifestyle.
We asked a myVolts power user who wanted to try a pedalboard USB power solution to try our product and let us know what he thought."
Press release follows:
myVolts launches innovative power hub for creatives: The Alchemist
Dublin, Ireland: myVolts Ltd launched today their newest products, The Alchemist and The Silent Alchemist – power hubs for musicians and other mobile creative professionals. The 30-day Kickstarter campaign kicks runs until 20th June 2024.
Over 6 months, myVolts surveyed its customers, gathering thousands of responses, to endeavor to fully understand gear power problems, and designed the hubs with exactly these needs in mind.
Also launched is a free browser-based app, myVolts PowerMyGear, that allows users to capture gear setups and learn how to power them. USB-C power has many standards and protocols, and this will help musicians learn exactly how to power gear safely and sustainably. The Alchemist is live on Kickstarter until 20th June 2024. Prices start at 199 EUR for the Alchemist Starter Kit. The products have been designed and developed, manufacturing will start during the campaign and product will ship to backers Oct 2024.
Features and Benefits
• Flexible input powering options: Power hub from either USB-C or DC.
• Anything in DC: Internal Voltage Boost Circuit Input allows input voltages of 9V. DC to 24V DC, any polarity. Even power the hub from an old laptop power supply.
• Full output voltage range: No voltage blindspots, USB-C outputs from 5V to 20V, regardless of input.
• No reboots: On-board chip manager for each port ensures no reboots when new devices are added.
• Chainable: Daisy-chain units together to expand number of available ports
• 24VDC output: 1x24 VDC output port, to power Strymon Ojay and other isolated pedal power boxes.
• Intuitive lighting system: USB-C output ports change to green when PD/QC protocols engaged.
• Flexible output options: Each USB port delivers PD-Equipped USB output. Change to specific DC voltages with barrel with Step-Up USB-C to DC Powertips.
• Chain devices: High power to allow stable chaining of multiple devices from single USB port with Crazy Chain Mk2.
• Isolated outputs: 7 isolated ports for noise-free operation [Silent Alchemist only].
• High power per isolated outputs: 20W per isolated port (usually 500mA for other isolated power supplies) [Silent Alchemist only].
• Macbook / Laptop charging: One 100W high-power port, charges even Macbook Pro.* SilentAlchemistonly.
myVolts has been solving the power problems of consumers and professionals for well over a decade, has six previously successfully funded and shipped Kickstarter campaigns, and served tens of thousands of happy customers on Amazon, eBay and their own webshop.
See the Kicstarter campaign for additional details.
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