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LD ZERO: Distorted Ambience

video upload by gotharman

"I have created the craziest instrument :)
Just a kick drum and a saw wave running through filters and effect."

www.gotharman.dk

ELGAM CRAZY BAND 48 : A unicorn Groove Box unearthed

video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia

"Chapters
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00:00 intro
00:35 specifications
01:37 drum machine demonstration
04:49 auto accompaniment demonstration
05:15 bass section
05:55 chords sections
06:49 auto melody
07:24 jamming
08:17 disco
08:58 one finger mode and sayonara

ELGAM CRAZY BAND 48 (1978)

After looking for years we finally found an ELGAM CRAZY BAND 48 about a year ago in a former communist country with great food - hunch hunch - and, without knowing if it worked or not, went straight to making the first and last V.A.I. unboxing video ever - we plugged it in and was rewarded a full blasted of hiss so loud the neighbors dog started barking : • UNBOXING THE ELGAM CRAZY BAND 48 [posted here]

The had arrived with a thick folder of docs - the manual and even the warranty and sales receipt - but better still : the original schematics.
Fixing it was surprisingly complicated but well, now it works and this is the first ever recorded video and probably audio of the ELGAM CRAZY BAND 48.

This is the machine Elgam created to follow up on the success of the ELGAM CAROUSEL.
It's what we like to call a "unicorn" - there are very few of these around.
It's a similar type of auto-accompaniment and analog drum machine as the ELGAM CAROUSEL but with an expanded drum section and more auto accompaniment sounds : instead of the arpeggiator of its predecessor the Carousel, we're blessed with a unique Auto-Melody generator.

The name Crazy Band 48 comes from the number of drum patterns - they're 48 rhythms in total since each of the 16 rhythm push buttons has 3 selectable variations.

The rhythm patterns span 2 bars instead of the more common single bar so we're well covered rhythmically here.

The Crazy Band 48 is comprised of 5 individual sections, each with a separate volume control.
Apart from the drum section, the stand-alone keyboard controller changes the tonality and harmony of the 4 auto accompaniment voices :
Bass, Chord 1, Chord 2 and Auto Melody.

The Auto Bass delivers 2 bass lines and a Auto Vari function that switches between the two.
It has 4 different Bass sounds compared to the Elgam Carousels' single sound.

Both chords divisions have two, unique sounds each, while the Auto Melody flexes three. The Auto Melody generates 16 half-tempo arpeggio type melodies that vary depending on the rhythm pattern engaged."

Want Clean audio with your Zoom L6 mixer?

Digitakt, Volca Drum and CB Onward: Silent Alchemist Power video upload by myVolts

"Want to hear the silence?
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At myVolts, we're not just trying to power your gear, we want to give you the best possible audio output too.
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You may not realise it, but isolation of your power sources keeps your output clean and as you intended.
Everything (including the L6 is powered via USB from the Silent Alchemist).
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This is a clean feed recorded onto an SD card on the Zoom L6 Mixer.

Note especially between 27 seconds, when the Zoom recording is turned on (pressing the button that turns Red) and 32 Seconds when 'Play' is pressed on the Digitakt. Nice bit of silence right there, no rattle, no hum.

We're all about simplifying your process, with solutions that just work.
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Setup info 1:
4 X USB Power ports used
1- Digitakt with 12V Step Up.
2-Korg Volca Drum 9V+ Step Up
3-Standard USB-C cable takes 5V and Powers the Zoom L6.
4. Chase Bliss Onward pedal with 9V Negative Step Up.

Audio setup:
Digitakt connected to Zoom L6
Volca Drum output sent through CB onward into Zoom L6.

Note: we would normally give a mixer/recorded it's own independent power source, this is probably the origin of the noise in the mix. However, with the Silent Alchemist, it's not a concern, isolation means no noise, even when sharing a power source.

If you would like to examine these setups,check out PowerMyGear, our free web tool for planning your power setup.
www.myvolts.com/powermygear

The Silent Alchemist is on pre-sale now through our website

www.myvolts.com/thesilentalchemist"

Suonobuono POLYVERA - 7 ways this synth plays dirty // Review & Tutorial

video upload by loopop

"Get access to dozens of analog and digital synth multisamples, as well as my exclusive In-Complete Book of Electronic Music Ideas, Tips and Tricks, on my Patreon: ► / loopop"

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
2:00 Overview
5:45 Workflow
7:55 Build
8:15 I/O
9:15 Osc dirt styles
10:45 Sub osc
11:45 Osc 2 samples
13:25 Loop points
15:15 Sample styles
15:35 Sample shape
16:25 FM w/samples
19:15 Ring mod
19:45 Sync & noise
20:05 Filter
22:30 Clipping
23:45 Overdrive
25:30 Filter env
26:25 Effects
29:10 Reverbs
30:40 Modulation
33:00 LFOs
34:20 Arp
34:50 Sequencer
36:00 Voicing
37:10 Pros & cons
40:00 Preset sounds!

Korg Minilogue XD - Atmosphere V2

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Get Atmosphere V2 for Korg Minilogue XD: https://natlifesounds.com/product/atm...

Atmosphere V2 is a sound pack for Korg Minilogue XD, featuring 25 presets and 25 original sequences. Designed for ambient, cinematic and atmospheric music production, this pack gives you evolving pads, lush textures, deep sequences and soundscapes inspired by Blade Runner and sci-fi sound design.

Perfect for producers working in ambient, cinematic, electronic and experimental genres. Every preset is carefully crafted to take full advantage of the Minilogue XD’s engine, delivering unique tones, movement and depth.

🎧 Pack content:
25 Presets
25 Sequences
100% compatible with Korg Minilogue XD / Minilogue XD Module

👉 More Korg Minilogue XD sound packs: https://natlifesounds.com/product-cat..."

SOMA Laboratory Lyra 8 Drones - Drone 2 - 'Silver Thread'

video upload by j bowman ALL PROCEEDS TO MEDICAL AID FOR PALESTINE

"Experience the powerful soundscape of the SOMA Laboratory Lyra 8 in “Drone 2 - Silver Thread,” the latest re-release from my ambient drone synth album, "Lyra 8 Drones: Just a Memory". This immersive track blends deep drone textures, organic modulation, and rich binaural sound design to guide you into a state of mindfulness, meditation, and sonic exploration.

Created entirely on the SOMA Lyra 8, this piece highlights the analog synth’s unique voice architecture and chaotic beauty. If you're a fan of binaural drone music, ambient synth albums, or are exploring music for meditation and mindful listening, this video is for you.

This track is part of a full drone album available now on Bandcamp — perfect for late-night sessions, sound therapy, or ambient playlists. Whether you're a SOMA enthusiast, a modular synth explorer, or someone searching for viral ambient drone music, this performance will resonate.

🎧 Best experienced with headphones for full binaural depth.
💿 Listen to the full album: Lyra 8 Drones: Just a Memory
📌 Tags: SOMA Lyra 8, ambient drone synth, binaural meditation music, drone album, viral drone music, ambient soundscape"

SCJS#68 CROSS CHAOS X

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Small Case Jam Sessions #68 - CROSS CHAOS X

Trepanator & Noiswasp cross modulation
Live and sample grains by Multigrain

Recorded live thru Syntakt inputs with delay and reverb"

https://zlobmodular.com/product/trepanator/

Bastl Kastle 2 FX WIZARD #5 (with Kastle ARP and PO-24 office)

video upload by alloutofsync

"Yet another FX Wizard jam.
Reverb and ping-pong delay are added in post-production."

Digigram MidiMic Audio to MIDI Converter Microphone

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via this eBay listing

This one was spotted and sent in via
M Me.

"🎤 Rare Vintage 1988 Digigram Midimic – MIDI Microphone – Made in France – Fully Working! 🎶

A truly innovative 🎧 MIDI microphone made in 🇫🇷 France in 1988!

This is an ultra-rare collector’s item and a fascinating piece of studio gear: a microphone that outputs MIDI data! 🎼

Perfect for vocals or wind instruments 🎷🎺, and also features an RCA aux line input 🎚️ to convert line-level sources into MIDI, or use as a THRU to route audio to another channel 🎛️.

💡 Incredibly useful in the studio: this mic lets you record your voice or instrument directly to a DAW as MIDI data for unlimited editing possibilities! Use it with hardware or software synthesizers 🎹, expanders, or samplers.

You can literally sing or play your melody and transform it into MIDI notes — ideal for sax, clarinet, violin, solo guitar, and more 🎻🎸.

🎯 Whether you're a singer looking to explore MIDI, or a composer with ideas that outpace your playing skills, the Midimic is a creative game-changer!

🔧 Key Features:

✅ Fully working and in excellent cosmetic condition for its age
🔋 Powered by a brand-new 9V battery (already installed)
📄 Includes a PDF copy of the original Owner’s Manual (English)
🧡 A real vintage gem and collector's item!
🎙️ You can sing into it and control your synth or sound module with your voice — if you’ve ever dreamed of humming a melody straight into your MIDI sequencer, this is your moment! ✨"

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