Mutable Instruments Ambika Improv

Published on Feb 15, 2017 Jyoti Mishra

"I recently bought an Ambika and haven't had much time to play around with it. But I made this very epic-sounding pad so I thought I'd do a little improv with it.

You hear the bare sound at the start and then I switch on the delay and reverb, both courtesy of my mixer, a Behringer X32.

Enjoy!"

Frostwave Space Beam

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Published on Feb 15, 2017 Brian Comnes

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"One used Frostwave Space Beam, spatial sensing oscillator with control outputs. A theremin like device it uses the distance of your hand to raise or lower pitch. Best of all is that it also puts out control voltage (CV) for pitch and gate. Pitch CV ranges from 0-10 volts continuous and the gate CV goes from 0-8 volts. You can select the wave form from sine to triangle to square wave. You can set the response time from fast to slow with glide switch and also the range of the frequencies from low to high. See the short video about this unit for more info.

This is a rare device out of production."

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KORG SQ-10 SN 150967

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SUIKO ST10 Japanese Synth

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"Super rare SUIKO ST-10 synthesizer and sequencer.

Monophonic synthesizer with highly unusual data cassette drive sequencer.

You can use the data cassette (like an Apple II or Commodore 64!) to save sequences, and you can change the sound settings in real time as the sound plays back. Includes a new cassette for you to record your sequences to.

I included a SONY Car Cassette to Aux Adapter so you can mess with the sequencer by playing white noise, synth tones, etc through it to data bend the cassette drive. You can also use pre-recorded cassettes to mess with the sequencer. Tons of fun!

There is also a built in digital sequencer with built in memory.

Has three basic sounds that can be modified. You can use the pitch knob to do some interesting pitch bend effects as you play. There is a setting to control the decay of the note as well.

Keyboard is meant for traditional Japanese music, so the layout of the keys is in traditional Japanese scale.

Could also be used for microtonal music, as there is a slider that can shift the pitch up in a 1/4 tone increment.

Everything has been fully tested and works, except for one switch that is stuck. This switch is meant to flat or sharp one note in the scale to slightly modify the scale. This is a minor feature and doesn't effect the operation of the rest of the keyboard. Likely an easy fix."

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Moog Prodigy duo

Published on Feb 15, 2017 Ebotronix

Moog Prodigy² with Kenton Socket Kid
Alesis HR 18 drums
FX~

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VGM #100: Stickerbush Symphony (Donkey Kong Country 2) Progessive Synth-Rock Cover

Published on Feb 15, 2017 Ace Waters

"I feel like we have been here before....

I hope you enjoy it. I really wanted to take a trip back to the very first VGM I did here on the channel, and do something different with it. This isn't meant to replace my first cover, but is simply another take on one of my favorite game songs. I hope you enjoy it!"

Arturia DrumBrute, MiniBrute, Keystep, Korg Electribe synthesizer jam, Roland Chorus Echo tape delay

Published on Feb 15, 2017 Expanding Sound

"This was a fun little jam to experiment with. It features an Arturia DrumBrute, MiniBrute, Keystep, and Korg Electribe A MKII, which is a dual monosynth sequencer with effects. I wanted to try some of the individual outputs on the DrumBrute, so I used my Roland Chorus Echo tape delay on the snare and kick outputs. The DrumBrute's sync out is going to the Keystep's sync in, and the Keystep is controlling the MiniBrute via CV pitch and gate. The Electribe was purposefully left out of the sync loop, as I was curious how similar the clocks are between hardware. No unit drifted in tempo from each other, so I was very pleased with the result. Check it out!"

The MiniMoog Model D: A Historical Look And Modern Comparison

Published on Feb 15, 2017 Vintage King

"In this new video, Bubba Ayoub discusses what makes the MiniMoog Model D a classic synthesizer coveted by musicians all over the world. Additionally, he compares an original unit with one of Moog Music's brand new reissue MiniMoog Model D."

Synthchaser #048 - Tim's ARP Omni 2 Restoration & Repair

Published on Feb 15, 2017 Synth Chaser

Seekers? Rare SKY Soundlab VoiceSpectra VOCODER SN AAB003898

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OK, here's an interesting find. If you take a look at this post from 2012, you will see the same vocoder branded Seekers. You'll also find a demo video of it.

A funny side note: Some of you that followed the site early on may have remembered a gentleman by the name of Elhardt. He was a bit of a prankster who would release images of new product teasers. One was the Bahn Sage back in 2005, and his follow-up was the Seekers SMS 2000. People caught on to him with the Sage, so he likely went with Seekers as an unknown but verifiable brand, that or he just came up with the name by sheer coincidence.

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Regal Rhythm RE 175 SN 2446

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I believe this is the first post to feature Regal on the site. Just when you think you've seen it all, something like this pops up. Curious if Moby owns one.

"Rare, vintage drum machine! Cool little rhythm box, plugs into AC and out with a 1/4" jack and rock your rhythm section! The knob on the left turns it on and turns the temp up, right knob is volume. 6 rhythms, waltz, jazz, western, rock, Latin, and march. Supports a foot switch (not included, but probably any standard foot switch will work. Comes with a sticker on top that says 'try a little tenderness.'"

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Oberheim OB-8 w/ MIDI

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"Oberheim OB 8 Analog 8 voice 61 key polysynth early MIDI in thru out 120 patch memory, all 8 voices work all 61 keys work no dead keys/voices. Dual VCOs are mixable 2 per voice saw- pulse- triangle. ADSR envelopes for the VCA and VCF VCF has resonant and switchable 2 or 4 pole, also great 8 note arpeggiator. This OB 8 has the page 2 functions I believe all the original patches are still loaded in this OB 8. All the controls function and there are no broken or missing knobs the dual pitch/modulation bender works great. This is one of the vintage Oberheims manufactured before Gibson took over around 1985 or so."

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Interplay - Roland System-8 meets Korg ARP Odyssey

Published on Feb 15, 2017 Mike Pensini

"A little conversation between the Roland System-8 and the Korg ARP Odyssey..."

DSI Prophet 12 - scifi/drone/film textures/glitch sounds (Feb. 2017)

Published on Feb 15, 2017 Default Corporation

"Some new preset by me on Prophet 12. The are no external FX (only P12 on board). All the modulations are by LFO's and/or loop envelopes NOT internal or external arpeggiators or sequencers."

Prophet 6 -- Exploring Patch Creation (Audio Only)

Published on Feb 2, 2017 ZeroCrosser

"Join me on a Prophet 6 journey. We begin with an initialized patch and see where inspiration takes us."

A Crash Course In Subtractive Synthesis Basics

Published on Feb 14, 2017 ZeroCrosser

"A basic demonstration and explanation of subtractive synthesis fundamentals using the Prophet 6 analog synthesizer. This video is intended to help those who are new to synthesis by providing a brief overview of foundational concepts"

Exploring the Moog Sub 37 – Part 2

Published on Feb 15, 2017 BoBeats

Part 1 here.

Moog Voyager Sounds Demo

Published on Apr 5, 2015 ohmdsp

"A demo of the Moog Voyager sounds. I used the UAD Roland Space Echo for a touch of reverb and delay. Otherwise, I tried to keep it simple so that the Voyager sound can be appreciated alone."

9090 Drum Synthesizer in Chicago House Classic 'Can You Feel It'

Published on Feb 15, 2017 benchetwood

"London MD/Producer Ben Chetwood performs a live cover of classic Chicago house track Can You Feel It. www.benchetwood.com

Apart from the recording into Ableton all gear is analogue. He's using a Roland Juno 60, Arp Odyssey, 9090 Drum Synthesizer, Studiomaster mixing desk, Teac Reel to Reel, hardware compression and reverb."

MAKING A BEAT FROM SCRATCH USING ONLY THE DEEPMIND 12

Published on Feb 15, 2017 once upon a synth

"Making a beat from scratch on the Behringer Deepmind 12 synth. I've recorded the whole thing using Ableton Live. All sounds are directly from the Deepmind 12 including drums, effects, etc. I start off with simple synthesized percussion then add a verse and chorus and layer pads, basses, leads and rhodes while browsing presets."

Roland JD-800

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Waldorf Microwave Rev. A

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Macbeth Micromac-D

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"The Micromac-D is a small and powerful, fully analog standalone desktop synthesizer. It is the expanded version of the Eurorack module Micromac-R including the Kenton MIDI-Interface and some extra features. Unlike his competitors it has three voltage controlled oscillators and a classic Moog lowpass filter, as a tiny desktop synth it could become indeed the bonsai-version of the* M5* the huge MacBeth synthesizer!

DETAILS

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Moog Opus-3 String-Brass-Organ Synth SN 5243

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"Moog Opus String-Brass-Organ Synth. Very thick analog tone. Unique pad and string sounds!
In great shape. Clean sliders, all working. Includes standard IEC power cable."

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Hypersynth Xenophone

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"Comes with both basic and advanced wooden end cheeks. Original box with A.C. adapter and manuel. Kept in a smoke free home recording studio and used a handful of times."

Waldorf Microwave XT 2010 "Orange Peel" Aluminum SN 930727635

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Sequential Circuits Rev 3 SN 5575 w/ Roland CSQ600 Digital Sequencer SN

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Novation Nova SN 03794

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Korg ARP Odyssey Sound Demo

Published on Feb 8, 2017 ohmdsp

"A short demo of the Korg Arp Odyssey sound. Used a Moog Voyager for some bass drones and a Prophet 6 for a dark drone on one section. Some reverb added using 2C Audio B2."

KORG Monologue - Sound Design Tutorial I

Published on Feb 15, 2017 Synth Anatomy

"The Monologue Synthesizer is the latest monophonic analog Synthesizer by KORG. In this video, we build together a sound from zero."

Improvisation for Modular & Electric Piano

Published on Feb 15, 2017 rupertlally

"A short improvisation, using the sample and hold on the Harvestman Polivoks Modulator to provide some slowly changing pitch cv to 3 modules: Braids, Tides and the Leaf Audio NBTA, whose envelopes are slowly being triggered from the 4MS QCD. The mix is sent through the Intellijel Rainmaker and Clouds.
I'm improvising along with the modular using the Nord Electro 2."

Modular Synth - ZVEX Instant Lo-Fi Junky & Mutable Instruments Rings

Published on Feb 15, 2017 isvisible / isinvisible

"My first patch with the lovely and woozy ZVEX 'Instant Lo-Fi Junky'.
It's processing an output from the Mutable Instruments 'Rings'.

Other things going on are:
Synthy organ sound - Intellijel / Cylonix 'Cyclebox'
Bass - WMD 'Phase Displacement Oscillator' (PDO)
Noises - Mutable Instruments 'Elements'
Drums - Sound Master 'SR-88'
Percussion - Neutron Sound 'Orgone Accumulator'
Clave type percussion - Ladik 'D333'

Audio processing done by:
Tip Top Audio 'Z-DSP' with Shimmer card
Intellijel 'Springray'
Doepfer 'A-101-3 Vactoral Phaser'
Modcan 'Dual Delay'
Bandive Accessit 'Stereo Reverberation Controller'

For finished music head on over to:

www.isvisible.bandcamp.com [melodic]
www.isinvisible.bandcamp.com [not as melodic]
www.soundcloud.com/isvisible [a mixture]"

Live Synthwave - Minilogue/ Moog Mother 32 / Volca Sample / TR-09

Published on Feb 14, 2017 ann annie music

"Some afternoon Synthwave

Recorded in one take. No Computer and no overdubs! Only audio processing was for level normalization. Reverb from JHS alpine & Strymon Blue Sky. Little bit of delay from an MXR Carbon Copy.

Check out the full recorded song "Ms Hollwood" at: https://annannie.bandcamp.com/track/m..."

Yamaha TX81Z and Eventide Space - demo

Published on Feb 14, 2017 MIDERA

"Okay, not much here - but testing out my TX81Z with the free version of Patch Base on iPad. I created this patch using the only options available to me on the demo version of the software (which means only the first two operators).

MIDI controller is the Radikal Technologies Accelerator. Eventide Space was also used for reverb."

RyuX Modular Session (Outer Space Sounds)

Published on Feb 14, 2017 RyuX

"Some fun with my Modules:
SSM2044 Filter / VCA
ADSRx ADSR Module
VCOx Dual FM Oscillator
XR-VCO - XR-2206 Skewable VCO
BusCube Bus Distributor Board
Arturia Beatstep"

Evaton Technologies T-Shirt & Stickers!

Some synth bling sent my way via Evaton Technologies.

How cool is that! :)

Thank you Evaton!

In-Store Demo with Moog Music at Perfect Circuit Audio Wed, Feb 22

via Perfect Circuit Audio

"Join us with @moogmusicinc for a In-store Demo, Q+A & Live Performance. Wed, Feb 22, 2016. 7pm - 9pm."

Synthrotek RND Eurorack Module - Full Demo CV Random & CV Clock

Published on Feb 14, 2017 synthrotek

"http://store.synthrotek.com/RND_c_159...

Introducing the Synthrotek RND! It's like a math.random() function for modular gear!

This handy module is a feature rich random voltage generator that is shallow and super powerful. It outputs random voltages (similar to a sample and hold) in time with either its internal clock, or with an external clock you can patch in. An external clock will bypass the internal clock, and the CV jack over the clock, so your random voltages will always be in sync with whatever you patch in. With CV control over both the clock speed and the range of your output voltage, you could create anything from a wildly fluctuating blur of notes all the way to a slow, lilting tune. The RND can also be used as a clock source with it's clock out jack.

*Note: due to the voltage drop of the LED in the slide pots, the Range LED wont light up unless the output voltage is above 2v.

Features:

Clock Speeds:
Slow: 0.5Hz to 10Hz
Medium: 2Hz to 40Hz
Fast: 16Hz to 320Hz
Linear CV Control over clock speed and range.
Over and Under voltage protection.
CV inputs take 0 to +5v.
Output voltages range from 0v to +5v.
4HP
Depth: 40.3mm (1.58in).
Current Draw:
16mA @ +12v
0mA @ -12v
0mA @ +5v"

New 2017 Optigan Disc - DARKSOPHONE - Feat. Pall Jenkins

Published on Feb 14, 2017 optigandotcom

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"We have a new Optigan disc! From indie rock veteran Pall Jenkins (The Black Heart Procession, Three Mile Pilot) come the haunting sounds of DARKSOPHONE, featuring musical saw, Marxophone, skeletal guitar and heavy drums. Since the saw and Marxophone both have limited ranges, we’ve split the keyboard, placing the saw on the lower half and the Marxophone on the upper half. For those unfamiliar with the Marxophone, it’s a zither-like instrument that is played with a series of keys, which bounce metal hammers onto the strings for a repeated dulcimer effect. The musical saw is played with a bow, and each note has an organic vibrato and other articulations. The sparse guitar chords lend themselves to combining chord buttons for extended harmonies. The drums feature patterns in both 6/8 and 4/4. Trying slowing the disc all the way down and/or playing it backwards with the reverb cranked up for some spooky late-night shoe-gazing!"

The Korg Monologue- Part 9- Sequencing

Published on Feb 14, 2017 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the functionality of the Korg Monologue sequencer, slide, and motion functions."

All parts here.

Moffenzeef GMO Artist Samples and Alt Firmware

Published on Feb 14, 2017 Voltage Control Lab

"Exploring the Moffenzeef Modular GMO Eurorack sampler and the alternative firmware and samples available through their Github page, including artist kits from Baseck, Detroit Underground and more!

http://www.voltagecontrollab.com/2017...

Voltage Control Lab is the first school dedicated to Modular Synthesis, offering online courses and private instruction in Hardware and Software Synthesis and Sound Design. We are currently enrolling Modular 101: Intro to Eurorack for newer modular adventurers, as well as more advanced courses like Sound Design 101 and The Many Faces of Maths for more experienced sound spelunkers. Join us!"

VSL Modular Jam 20170212

Published on Feb 14, 2017 Vintage SynthLab

"Eurorack modular jam running two VCF-74 filters (based on the 1970s mini-korg filter circuit). One is being modulated from LFOs synced to a clock divider (driven by the Beatstep Pro clock output) and the other VCF-74 has white noise through it, with its LP cutoff modulated by each snare trigger via a S&H (random step generator)."

Tokarev Protosynth V1 euroCV testing 1V/oct CV control

Published on Feb 14, 2017 Konstantin T

"Testing 1V/oct CV pitch control on my Tokarev Protosynth V1 euroCV."

Tokarev goes eurorack!

Plant Music #8 – (MIDI Sprout + Piano + Organ)

Published on Feb 14, 2017 Smokey Quartz

"In this plant music experiment we get romantic with some cheeseweed (mallow) among the tall green grass. The MIDI Sprout helps the cheeseweed to serenade Ashley as she attempts to dominate it with a red rose. Can you feel the plant love?"

RetroSound Celebrates 10 Years of Synthesizer Demo Videos

10 years RetroSound vintage synthesizer demo videos on YouTube - thank you!

Published on Feb 14, 2017 RetroSound

As you all know, RetroSound's videos have become a staple here on MATRIXSYNTH. I consider them amongst the best in showcasing individual synths. Every time I see a new video come in I know it is going to be good. Below you'll find the three videos referenced in the video above, including the first. It's always fun to look back and see how far we've come over the years. Congrats RetroSound! :)

"(c)2017 vintage synthesizer demos by RetroSound

Thank you for all the likes, comments and for your time! :)

Especially a big thank you to Jones from matrixsynth.com
http://www.matrixsynth.com/

and UVI
http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi
for the support.

The RetroSound vintage synthesizer channel on youtube have been around for over ten years now. Unbelievable for me. At the beginning I had no idea that once something big would come of it.

Now we have 15.000.000 views and 36.000 subscribers and a few hater. :D But all are welcome. No religion! No borders! We are one world. Enjoy the music, make your own music, try it and have fun. This is the message.

Many thanks to my loyal fans over all the years. I will never call for donate or something but if you like my work then I'm happy if you support me and buy a music album. Enjoy the videos! Thank you. :)

Roland Juno-60 Analog Synthesizer (first RetroSound synthesizer demo video ever)

Uploaded on Jan 24, 2007 RetroSound

"(c)2007 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound
The Juno-60 with some self made retro-sounds in action.

Sorry for the bad sound and video quality. This is my first synth demo vid on YouTube. :)"

Roland TR-808 - Famous Drum Beats

Published on Feb 21, 2014 RetroSound

E-MU Emulator II + Moog Source Analog Synthesizer "Heart Of Noise" by RetroSound

Published on Oct 26, 2016 RetroSound

Clickbate by ngarjuna

Published on Jan 16, 2017 ngarjuna

"ngarjuna returns with new songs, new sounds and fresh inspiration. 'Clickbate' continues to push the envelope in combining traditional-ish east coast lines with his fresh, musical take on west coast synthesis. Infused with topical, wry political sarcasm the narrative displays a sincere love for the twisted and the absurd.​ Available Valentine's Day, 2017 iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, YouTube [above], Bandcamp and wherever else new music is sold."

Slight NSFW warning: the album art features elephants in looooove. ;)

HOHNER HS-2/E Phase Distortion (iPD) Synthesizer SN 10092

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"Not often found for sale this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking for that crystaline clean sound found in contemporary dance music like EDM, Ambient and Techno amongst many other genres. Hohner issue the Casio VZ-10M many described as Casios greatest and most powerful synthesizer ever made...

Specs:
Polyphony: 16 voices
Oscillators: iPD (Interactive Phase Distortion) synthesis tone generator with 8 waveforms (DCO,DCW,DCA similar to the CZ series)
Memory: 64 preset, 64 user patches, 64 patch external cartridge
Control: MIDI
Date: 1988"

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Professionally Restored Roland Jupiter 6 Keyboard Synthesizer

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"Fresh off the bench, this Jupiter has just been given a full clean bill of health.

arrived in bad shape, badly corroded control panel and dead voices.

An extensive amount of work has been carried out:
Replaced control panel and bender/modulation board panel,
Full recap, and extensive PSU rebuild.
Re-Calibrated
Fresh Battery and factory presets loaded.
All panel controls cleaned and lubricated
Keybed stripped and cleaned

This is a serious power house of a synth, I'm sure I don't need to describe it to you since you have no business buying one if you do not know what you are looking at."

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TECLA TÓNICA | documentário

Published on Jan 24, 2017 Eduardo Morais

Video description follows. You'll find a Googlish translation below.

"TECLA TÓNICA - documentário sobre a alquimia da electrónica na música em Portugal //
KEY TONIC - documentary about the alchemy of electronics in portuguese music

A música electrónica tem o dobro da idade do Rock’n’Roll, e em Portugal, antes da sua emancipação comercial, vários foram os intervenientes que pintavam a contemporaneidade tentando estender o seu léxico musical com a modernização existente.

“Tecla Tónica” explora a alquimia da electrónica na música em Portugal e dos seus reprodutores, desenhando a própria génese de uma maquina como o sintetizador. Documentando a cronologia da evolução tecnológica do género, presente desde as primeiras peças de electroacústica da década de 60 até ao panorama actual, este documentário viaja pela pop electrónica da década de 80, pela emersão do sampling, culminando na liberdade da pista de dança.
Realizado e produzido por Eduardo Morais (“Meio Metro de Pedra”/ “Música em Pó” / “Uivo”), este documentário surge de uma sinergia entre o próprio e a Jameson Irish Whiskey, levada a cabo durante o ano de 2015, sobre este género tão fresco como quando por cá surgiu."

Googlish:

"TONICA KEY - documentary on the alchemy of electronics in music in Portugal //
KEY TONIC - documentary about the alchemy of electronics in portuguese music

Electronic music is twice the age of Rock'n'Roll, and in Portugal, before its commercial emancipation, several were the actors who painted contemporaneity trying to extend its musical lexicon with the existing modernization.

"Tecla Tónica" explores the alchemy of electronic music in Portugal and its reproducers, drawing the very genesis of a machine like the synthesizer. Documenting the chronology of the technological evolution of the genre, present from the first pieces of electroacoustics of the 60's to the current panorama, this documentary travels through the electronic pop of the 80's, through the emersion of sampling, culminating in the freedom of the dance floor.
Directed and produced by Eduardo Morais, this documentary comes from a synergy between himself and the Jameson Irish Whiskey, carried out during the This genre as fresh as when it came up here."

Peter B. demonstrates Plum Butter | Ciat-Lonbarde

Published on Feb 14, 2017 Synth Builders

"Peter Blasser demonstrates the first Plum Butter made."

Also see:
Dead Boards | Peter B. / Ciat Lonbarde
Gonzo Circuits: The Synths of Peter B / Ciat-Lonbarde
The Shnth Comes to England - with Peter Blasser

HARMO2 (live electronic session) sweets randoms pads with MI Clouds, Variable Q VCF, Shapeshifter

Published on Feb 14, 2017 :karamba:

"Free download on soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/karamba-electr...

Modular patch:
- Intellijel Shapeshifter
-VCFQ Random source SERGE
- Wiard Wooglebug
- MI Clouds
- MI Streams
- Eowave Zone B"