"- Moogfest attendees engage in an ecosystem of ideas, experiments, and specialized skills
Durham, North Carolina (April 5, 2017) – Today Moogfest unveils the full schedule for the expansive four-day festival. Exploring the future of technology, art, and music, the festival includes more than 300 musical performances, daytime workshops, conversations, masterclasses, film screenings, live scores, durational sound installations, and interactive art experiences.
*Please note, the full schedule can be viewed on Sched; however, registration and adding sessions to your personal schedule won't be available until sign-up opens Friday, April 7, at 12:00 noon ET for Engineer ticket holders; Tuesday, April 11, at 12:00 noon ET for VIP ticket holders; and Tuesday, April 18, at 12:00 noon ET for all ticket holders.
Moogfest celebrates the legacy of Bob Moog, a visionary engineer who pioneered the analog synthesizer and other technology tools used by artists like Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, and Kraftwerk. This year’s program will feature over 260 innovators in music, art, and technology -- from Flying Lotus, Animal Collective, Suzanne Ciani, Gotye and Princess Nokia to Dr. Kate Shaw, an experimental particle physicist working on the ATLAS Experiment at the Large Hadron Collider, and Joe Davis, a pioneer in creating art with genes and bacteria at MIT Media Lab. Moogfest takes place in Durham, North Carolina, a fast-growing capital of technology, culture and entrepreneurship.
Happening Thursday, May 18 - Sunday, May 21, with hundreds of artists, speakers, and sessions across downtown Durham, Moogfest contains a vast galaxy of discovery. Workshops are an essential part of the Moogfest program, as the platform prioritizes intimate spaces for collaboration and creativity. In these open learning environments, participants interact with technology tools that allow humans to creatively express themselves in new ways, so that we can design the future we want to see and hear.
"Sound Box for the Elektron Analog Keys/Four is like a little treasure box of sonic gems just waiting to be opened and explored. A lot of time and thought went into this set to make each sound musically useful. For analog Keys users many sounds make use of the modulation joystick, velocity, and aftertouch.
Sound Box includes classic sounds like emulations of vintage synths, and acoustic instruments, and also new unheard of sounds. You will discover various basses, leads, keys, drums, FX’s, and a nice selection of pads and atmospheres. There are 128 sounds packaged into 1 .syx file ready to be opened by your Elektron Analog Keys/Four. Discover what’s in the box!"
string sounds: Crumar Performer Analog String/ Brass Synthesizer (1979)
bass and fx sounds: ARP Odyssey Mk.3 Analog Synthesizer (1978)
drums: Roland TR-707
recording: multi-tracking, the bass sequence is sequenced by the Doepfer Dark Time step sequencer
fx: reverb and delay"
"In this video, Meta Function demonstrate pulse width modulation across four oscillators on a Synthesizers.Com 44 space system.
Sequenced via a Sequentix Cirklon.
Audio recorded via Calrec S2 console and SSL convertors. All dry, no FX, EQ or compression. The only post production performed was normalization.
Watch at 1080p with good quality audio monitoring for the best experience.
Meta Function developed the free Max For Live synthesizer, The Mono Junction in partnership with Sonicstae.com. Featuring a novel NegSawPW waveshape, extended pulse width modulation sounds are easily created.
"Built initially from 1975 to 1981, the Moog Taurus I pedals are highly sought after for their lush analog tone, used prominently by Rush, Yes, Emerson Lake & Palmer, among others. This one is in fantastic shape for a 40 year old synth pedal. So all you Geddy freaks can get that tone right now. Comes with a $400 custom built road case on beefy casters. The plastic window covering the controls is missing."
1. Make Noise Morphagene pt. 1: Intro and Controls Overview
2. Make Noise Morphagene pt. 2. Recording, Resampling, Splice Manipulation
3. Make Noise Morphagene pt. 3: Micro Scale: Genes, Morphing and Sliding
4. Make Noise Morphagene pt. 4: Clock Input, CV/EOSG Outputs
5. Morphagene Science: Gain Staging and Input Leveling
6. Make Noise Morphagene pt. 5: Time Lag Accumulation
"All sounds in this video are the direct output of the Morphagene.
The Morphagene is a next generation tape and microsound music module that uses Reels, Splices and Genes to create new sounds from those that already exist. Search between the notes to find the unfound sounds.
A few of the Morphagene's most basic uses: Splice recorded audio and jumble it using ORGANIZE. Manipulate playback speed and direction with Vari-Speed. Granularize with Gene-Size and Slide. Layer or Stagger Genes using MORPH. Undertake iterative music processes by recording manipulations and overdubs into new Splices, like having two machines (one for Playback and modulations, one for Record). Process sound in real time using Time Lag Accumulation. Utilize envelope following CV OUT and EOSG Trigger to engage Morphagene in conversation with the rest of your modular system. Stretch and squash sound with Clock input."
"Download it for free here http://tonyhorgan53.wixsite.com/korgv... This is a collection of typewriter sounds, prepared for the Korg Volca Sample as a Vosyr project. Vosyr is a free Volca Sample librarian for PC and Mac. Have fun with it, and maybe take a look at my Korg Volca Expert Guides if you like :-) This is presented completely free of charge with no restrictions on the use of the sounds. You are free to use the sounds in any way you like."
Published on Apr 5, 2017 Synthesizer Video Service
"Patch building with spoken explanations. Please tell me if you want more talking or if you prefer patch videos with just programming and synth sounds! BTW, sorry for the mic vibrations (i would avoid this the next time).
In this video I explain how to make a typical EBM Bass and Lead sound with a Waldorf Blofeld synthesizer. Share your thoughts with me!"
"George Hall recreates the lead synth sound used by Genesis keyboard player Tony Banks on the track In The Cage from the album The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway. Learn synth programming with George Hall."
"Presenting the new update to the Oberon additive synthesizer, available for Propellerhead Software's Reason 9.2 and above. This version 2.0 adds sample loading, wave modifiers, enhanced envelope loops and many other improvements."
"The 20 is really something special as a design object, milled from a massive block of aluminium with custom hardware - even down to the knobs, only 20 will be made, its got the Blofeld based synth engine with high-end DA convertors too. Yummy. But not for the monetarilly challenged."
"LINKÖPING, SWEDEN: high-end plug-in specialist Softube is proud to launch Doepfer A-101-2 Vactrol LPG — a plug- in version of Doepfer’s modernized take on the Buchla LPG (Low Pass Gate) concept, complete with clever and creative additions — as a new module for its perennially popular Modular software synth as of April 5...
Ever since its invention by Don Buchla, the LPG has been heralded for an ability to add a lifelike and organic response and textures to modular synth patches. With its A-101-2 Vactrol LPG, Eurorack instigator Doepfer took the concept a step further, adding a resonance filter for further sonic treatment. Today, thanks to Softube’s plug-in version for Modular, the module is available for any music creator that prefers working in the software realm.
As implied by name, Doepfer’s hardware LPG modules are based on vactrols — just like opto-compressors. The response time of these can vary wildly, which is all part of the LPG charm. Softube’s plug-in version of Doepfer’s design adds a Vact. switch, which was not part of the original hardware. This lets users switch between fast, medium, or slow (F/M/S) response times to cover the variation between individual analog units.
Doepfer’s A-101-2 Vactrol LPG hardware has been a longtime staple in the Eurorack world; now it’s a welcome addition to Softube’s Modular, the first truly expandable software modular system that looks, works, and sounds exactly like its hardware counterparts.
Doepfer A-101-2 Vactrol LPG is available now from Softube’s website and from authorized dealers around the world. The list price is $39, but it is available at an introductory price of $29 until April 30, 2017."
"Watch this video featuring LAAKE, an electronic musician from Paris, France. The track was recorded within Ableton Live Lite and all its synth sounds were created with Analog Lab 2 - both of which are included with KeyLab Essential."
"Arturia is thrilled to announce the imminent release of KeyLab Essential - an affordable, yet fully-featured range of universal MIDI controller keyboards.
Created with the budget-conscious musician in mind, KeyLab Essential provides everything they need to create and record music straight out of the box. The 49- and 61-note controllers are packed with intuitive performance controls, feature powerful DAW integration, and come with 3 incredible software titles.
KeyLab Essential features:
• 49 / 61-note velocity sensitive keyboard
• Pitch bend & modulation wheels
• Transposition by semitones & octaves
• MCU / HUI compliant for comprehensive DAW integration
• 8 RGB back-lit, multi-purpose performance pads
• 9 faders & rotary encoders
• DAW Command Center & transport section
• 1 DAW-assigned memory (mapping for knobs & faders to control panning and level of tracks)
• 1 Analog Lab-assigned memory (mapping for knobs & faders to control essential parameters in Arturia
instruments)
• 6 fully-customizable user memories
• “Chord play” mode
• Twin-line LCD screen
• Class-compliant USB, enabling use with iOS and Android devices
• Comprehensive music software bundle included
• Optional sustain pedal and DC power supply
Built to inspire, each model of KeyLab Essential includes the following software titles:
Analog Lab 2
A collection of over 5,000 keyboard presets taken from the award-winning V Collection, powered by Arturia’s exclusive TAE® technology. Featuring every type of sound you can imagine, from analog monosynths to lush pianos, organs to digital powerhouses and everything in between, and all accessible through an easy to navigate, tag-based browser.
Ableton Live Lite
An introduction to the world of Ableton Live, a high-powered software suite used by top producers, DJs, performers, and remixers all around the world. Live Lite lets you record your ideas, layer tracks, warp audio, and release your productions.
UVI Grand Piano Model D
Straight from the world’s greatest concert halls and recording studios. KeyLab Essential also includes UVI’s recreation of the Steinway Model D grand piano, sampled in exquisite detail, ready for you to play, and free of charge.
Combining a stylish, rugged MIDI keyboard, DAW controls, deep integration, and iconic music software, KeyLab Essential is set to become the go-to choice for producers and musicians who want maximum bang for their buck.
KeyLab Essential will begin shipping worldwide in June 2017.
The 49-key version will retail for 199 € / US$ 249 The 61-key version will retail for 249 € / US$ 299"
"The Nord Stage 3 is the fifth generation of our successful Stage series continuing our vision of the ultimate instrument for the performing musician.
Our outstanding new flagship instrument features our latest award-winning technologies including the Nord Lead A1 Synth Engine with sample playback, our acclaimed Nord C2D organ, a greatly enhanced Piano Section and extensive hands-on Effects - all in one exceptional performance keyboard. #nordstage3 #iseenord"
"The Riblet is a small circuit board that allows you to connect any length SoftPot to your MST Ribbon Eurorack module. Screw, glue or stick this handy fella anywhere where you want more control. Works great when place on top of keyboards, guitar necks, broomsticks, etc."
"Excerpt of a live performance by Sensitive Chaos (Jim Combs) at the March 25, 2017 Nophest 2017 Music and Art Festival in Avondale Estates, GA. Jim's gear included a Korg Kronos X, Waldorf Blofeld, Sequentix P3, Roland TR-8, Korg ESX-1, TC Electronic Ditto X4. All music was improvised and recorded live.
GoPro video was synched to the mastered audio and then edited into this clip in Final Cut Pro X with video shot in Tokyo."
"I finally got my small, two row Eurorack system sorted out with the modules I need in order to play out live more comfortably. My Birthday last week brought me the new Tiptop Audio Mantis case as well as the Erica Synths Wavetable VCO module (as well as a few of their Pico Series modules.) This is the first test using all of the modules in this [finally] complete system. Full list of modules used in this performance are as follows:
• Mutable Instruments Peaks, Braids, Warps, Elements, Rings, Clouds
• Erica Synths Black Wavetable VCO and Black Stereo Mixer
• Erica Synths PICO Series: Seq, Trigger, Drums (x2), A Mix, DSP
• Xaoc Devices Batumi
• Intellijel Designs Metroplis
• Make Noise Richter Wogglebug
• Music Thing Modular Radio Music (x2 - Custom Panels by Magpie Modular)"
"Native Instruments Steampipe 2 , Razor and PPG Wave 2.v along with an Ableton Live drum rack from Flatpack are the ingredients for a little housey excursion. This is followed by a multilingual Vlog. Video game footage is from Little Big Adventure 2.
Music Video: 00:08
VLOG in English: 05:39 Español 13:59 Català 21:28 Français 31:18
"This time the fully functional prototype of the generative music module patched to the 4MS SMR passing thru a custom Spring Reverb.
One square wave oscillator with a fixed frequency feeding the 4MS input.
The final configuration of the module is :
-4 (0V to +5V) CV outs with buffered MCP4725 DACs.
-1 Trigger out with led indicator;
-parameter / value knobs to control the internal variables;
Again, some code improvements to do a better control over the note distribution to CVs.
The evolution of the generative module was locked this time just to play around with 4MS, basically, the same melody all the time but exploring the internal variations of the CVs.
Remember that the whole sound was played ONLY by the 4MS. No drum machines, no other modules.
The video was sent again because of a little mistake in the main title. :-)
"New day, new ideas, new fun ... eguals a new song. I'v been using Circuits, Dark Time, Mutable Elements, Mother32, Korg Volca Beats, iPad, and Make Noise Rene."
Making use of evolving chord changes with my new DRE4MTR4CK Euro module available on Reverb. It has 4 independent tracks of polyphonic pitch control:
Track 1: Pittsburgh Synth Box, internal filter
Track 2: DNA Symbiotic Waves, JP-6 Filter clone
Track 3: Disting MK3, Doepfer SEM filter
Track 4: Rings, no filter.
Clocking direct to envelopes, triggering pitch changes manually. Track 1 pitch CV is going through a PM Toolbox slew limiter. Mix is going to Timefactor delay. Recorded direct through a Mackie 802 to a Tascam DR-05."
"I recently finished my crOwBX synthesizer to the point that it's finally playable.
My previous demo only featured an uncalibrated single voice ([posted here]). This demo utilizes the whole 4 voice calibrated analog power of the beast.
Since I'm no keyboard player I prerecorded some notes and chords in ableton, corrected them, quantized them where needed an played them back looped - sorry for that :-)
The signal is completely dry - the crOwBX all by itself through my Focusrite Scarlett 18i6 into Ableton. Only the last bit got a little MIDI-Clock synced LFO from my MIDI-CV unit ;-) .
A unison demo is yet to come... It's a little challenging to keep the 15 minutes limit.
This project was "in the making" now since 2013. That's mainly due it's over 3000 parts to solder, debugging, initial calibration (which is really excessive) and finally I wanted to develop my own MIDI-CV unit for this which I did. All in all it's very rewarding to have it all up and running finally and it sounds gorgeous to my ear - but listen for yourselfs :-)"
