The novation summit is so fun to jam on…

video upload by Jan Tuitman

"I haven’t been recording this synth a lot, but rest assured, no week goes by without me playing at least one night on the #novationsummit , my biggest synth and also the one I love the most. When I have some serious time to invest I very often try to battle one of my grooveboxes because then it is composing time, trying to come op with a whole piece of music. But when I do not have that much time the Summit is a relieve, a happy place where you always can go and nothing will sound bad.
I maybe I can integrate the Summit more into workflows, use the super powers of the Summit more in productions, for example by sampling patches from it into groove boxes and use it over there, or by sequencing it. But I am perfectly happy with the fact that right now I am not at all doing that yet right now. Because it allows me to enjoy the Summit with my ears and with my fingers (my playing skills are very minimal but they are extending now I am having such a big keyboard in my living room). This is all very good for me learning real things about music, and putting it in every piece that I make would make the learning curve harder. So I go easy on my self. After all, music is a hobby for me."

PlantsSystem-X.Y Rate

video upload by plantssystem

#prophet5 #tc-data

Polyend Play+ new MIDI/synth Perform mode beta test with Kraftwerk tune

video upload by Paul Schilling

"Drum tracks on the sample side and all other parts on the synth side (all internal synth sounds). Switching between Synth and Sample Perform modes.

Very cool because you can mangle each side in a completely different way."

Introducing the hog by shmøergh — fully analog synthesizer for live performances

video uploads by shmøergh

"a fully analog two-voice monophonic synth that brings a raw, naturally imperfect sound. Designed for musicians who need a simple but fat synth in live situations. hog is an experimental DIY project. all the hardware and software are open source for anyone who wants to build their own."

Playlist:
1. hog by shmøergh - fully analog synth
2. hog by shmøergh – fully analog synth – features / filter
3. hog by shmøergh – fully analog synth – features / envelope
4. hog by shmøergh – fully analog synth – features / fm
5. hog by shmøergh – fully analog synth – features / hard sync
6. hog by shmøergh – fully analog synth – features / inputs & outputs
7. hog by shmøergh – fully analog synth – features / voices
8. hog by shmøergh – fully analog synth – features / paraphony
9. hog by shmøergh – fully analog synth – features / filter am

via shmoergh.com

"A fully analog two-voice monophonic synth that brings a raw, naturally imperfect sound. Designed for musicians who need a simple but fat synth in live situations.

Hog is an experimental DIY project not available for purchase but all the hardware and software are open source for anyone who wants to build their own.

Raw
100% analog signal and control path with two oscillators, a sub and noise sources and an extremely drippy diode ladder filter that keeps the low end even when resonance is fully on.

Switches over knobs
Simple & fast transition between sounds in any live situation. Custom ADSR design for quick envelope shaping.

Versatile
Two LFO’s for filter and pitch modulations. Drone, gate mode, portamento and two-voice paraphonic options. Four pre-routed cross-modulations if you really wanna go crazy.

1/1
We've built just a couple of Hogs for friends. Each synth came in a stainless-steel enclosure with one-of-a-kind interface design, guaranteed to be unique—no two are exactly the same."

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Yamaha CS80 vs Arturia CS-80V vs Cherry Audio GX-80 – Ultimate Sound Comparison!

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Yamaha CS80 vs. Modern Clones: Arturia CS-80V and Cherry GX-80 – Ultimate Sound Comparison!

Join me as I dive deep into the world of the iconic Yamaha CS80 and its modern VST emulations, the Arturia CS-80V and Cherry GX-80. The CS80 is a favorite of mine due to its intuitive design, unmatched keyboard action, and aftertouch. However, its rarity, size, and cost can make it less practical for everyday use.

In this video, I compare these legendary synths to see if the virtual versions can faithfully replicate the unique sound and feel of the real CS80. The video includes various sections such as:

Famous CS80 Riffs - Hear classics like Toto's "Africa," Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA," and George Benson's "In Your Eyes" played on all three synths.

Oscillator Breakdown - Detailed exploration of the individual oscillators.

Factory Presets - A look at the original CS80 and emulation presets.

Pitch Bend Slide Bar - A comparison of each synth's pitch bending capabilities.

Programming Bell Sounds - Learn how to craft bell sounds using sine waves and the CS80’s legendary ring modulator.

Raw Sound Analysis - Exclusive segments featuring dry, raw sounds without any effects.

Summary and Verdict - I conclude with a summary of which synth stands out, both as the ultimate synth and best plug-in version.

Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel and leave your thoughts in the comments section!

00:00 Preview
00:38 Intro
01:12 "Superstition" – Stevie Wonder
01:51 "Africa" – Toto
02:24 "Born in the USA" – Bruce Springsteen
03:20 Individual Waveform Comparison Including Filter and Resonance
04:45 Pulse Width, including Modulation, Filter and Resonance
06:30 Dual Channel Waveforms
08:30 Preset Comparison – Brass, Including Aftertouch
09:17 Strings 2 Including Aftertouch
10:05 Pitch Bend Strip
11:00 Programming Bell Sound with Ring Modulator
12:29 "In Your Eyes" – George Benson
13:12 "Superstition" – Stevie Wonder – No FX
13:42 "Africa" – Toto – No FX
13:57 "Born in the USA" – Bruce Springsteen – No FX
14:50 Preset Comparison – Brass – No FX
15:30 Strings – No FX
16:15 Pitch Bend Strip – No FX
17:06 "In Your Eyes" – George Benson – No FX
17:48 Summary
18:00 Thank You"

Locks 🔐 (Elektron Digitone + Rmx500 // Korg Minilogue Xd + Strymon Deco // ARP2600m + Eventide H90)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"The center piece of this jam is the Elektron Digitone (fed into the Pioneer RMX-500 effect) which is playing the DRUM part + some FM synth sequences (a lot of automation/p-locks and probability sequencing used here 😉) and sequencing with its 4 MIDI tracks, the bassline played by the Korg Arp 2600 M (through the Eventide H90).
The Korg Minilogue XD is being used in standalone mode here, sequencing and playing the CHORDS.

A few tricks featured here:
I used the 4 MIDI tracks of the Digitone to sequence the bassline on the ARP 2600 M. Thus each MIDI track is playing a different pattern, which makes it easy to switch between 4 patterns ;)
I used the ROLL effect of the RMX-500 to loop a part of the audio coming from the Digitone (which led to the four-on-the-floor part)
The Minilogue XD can only play one sequence per sound. I switched from the POLY mode (for the CHORD part) to the UNISON mode (for the LEAD part), giving the impression that 2 different sequences are being played consecutively."

Locrian Sky

video upload by Ebotronix

Expressive E Osmose
Haken Audio ContinuuMini
Korg Modwave MK 2 Module
Roland J-6
Conductive Labs - NDLR V2
Yamaha FC 7 Foot Controller
Line 6 DL4 MK2
Strymon Big Sky Mx controlled by 16n ATO Faderbank
Bastl Bestie
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Serge Medusa for Eurorack - Dub

video upload by Serge Modular | Random*Source

"Another Medusa for eurorack exploration by Teo. Medusa as the main sound source (apart from the drums which come straight out of logic) plus quite a bit of filtering and modulation."

4ms Announces the MetaModule Wi-Fi Expander

video upload by 4ms Company

"The MetaModule Wi-Fi Expander lets you connect to your MetaModule wirelessly using a web browser.

Quickly transfer patches you created on the computer and play them on your MetaModule without swapping disks or USB drives.

Available on November 12th!"

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

HERE COMES THE SUN played on Sequential OB 6

video upload by OlTo

"When listening to older synth-featuring albums like Abbey Road, it becomes apparent, that the older the music the simpler the synth patches. And if you have a fine instrument like the OB6, it's sometimes best to just dial up a waveform with a tiny bit of modulation (or wobble from a Space Echo) and play your favourite tunes.

Here comes the sun is in the repertoire of my Band Apache Rizz and we've been working on this tune (which I don't think the Beatles would have ever been able to perform live, due to it's odd metrics) ;-)"