ARP Avatar with Lumina LED & New England Analog Patch Bay expander

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"Fully restored ARP Avatar with Lumina LED slider kit and and New England Analog Patch bay expander kit."

Dusty Feel | OP-1 + Modular Synth + Guitar

Published on May 31, 2017 Dusty Patches

"Patch Notes:

This track started on the OP-1. Percussion and some synth work was laid down on the tape. The CWO effect is also stabbed in a few times. The OP-1 is in sync mode and is sending a clock to the modular.

There are two voices coming from the modular. Loquelic Iteritas, heavily modulated by Pam's, is providing the bass synth. The other voice is Ataraxic Translation, in all it's arcadey goodness. Pressure Points is hooked up to the Ornament & Crime analog shift register. The first row of knobs sets the modulus (distance between adjacent notes), the second row sets the range or scale of the pattern, and the third row sets the frequency of 'pings'. I'm switching these different sets of parameters with the touchplates of PP and opening the VCA with the Gate button on Choices. The final element of the modular I'm interacting with is the joystick on Choices. The Three Sisters linked filters module is fed the signal from the three voices (OP-1, Loquelic, and Ataraxic) in its Low, Centre, and High inputs. The X axis controls the frequency sweep and the Y axis controls Quality, or Resonance.

The guitar is an 8-string Kiesel Vader V8 running through a custom patch on the Axe FX II. The vocals were processed with Manipulator VST. Everything was recorded and mixed in Reaper.

Thanks for listening."

Elektron Digitakt & TE PO-32 : Sampling & sequencing

Published on May 31, 2017 Masaki Takada

"The sampling function of Elektron Digitakt is simple but very powerful.
While running the sequence, you can dynamically assign trimmed samples to each track.
You can also resample the sounds ringing inside the machine.
By using the monitor function of the recorder section, it is also possible to mix external sound sources simply with the sound inside Digitakt."

Elektron Digitakt - hands-on

Published on May 31, 2017 Future Music Magazine

"Simon Arblaster and Si Truss take the Elektron Digitakt for an early spin and check out some of the features of the latest sampling drum machine to come out of Gothenburg.

Elektron were kind enough to send us a unit prior to the shipping launch date, but as such, we were unable to take a look at Digitakt with the latest version of Overbridge, or the file management app, Elektron Transfer."

D.I.Y. synth & FX collection

Published on May 31, 2017 Pieter Smuts Music

"Started with DIY kits 3 weeks ago, here's what's happening so far."

Moffenzeef M.S.G. & Synthrotek Atari Punk Console.

"Tempo" : recording session of Gattobus new album "TRAILS"

Published on May 31, 2017 gattobus

"This is the studio recording session of the 1st song of my new album. Recordings started almost 2 years ago, and now it's finally out!
'TRAILS' is available on iTunes store, Apple Music, Google Play, Amazon, Bandcamp and all the major platforms!"

PO32 tonic hack

Published on May 31, 2017 Ally Mobbs

"A janky demo of a neater version of my previous pocket operator mod for the PO12 ( [here] ) on the new tonic PO32.

Using switches for FX and WRITE
Also has beat repeat that modulates the A and B parameters.
Tonic is synced to op1, this was the first time I tried that and its really fun."

Floating Synth Ambient Music (Minimoog, ARP 2600, Roland JD-Xi, Continuum, Microbrute, Strymon)

Published on May 31, 2017 Ralph Baumgartl

"This is an excerpt from our Live Ambient Gig combining analog Synthesizers with acoustic percussion. We start off with some ocean sounds that were recorded around the island of Sicily and then let our Synths float on top of that. Please join us on our soundscape journey.

Bernd-Michael Land Synth Rig: Minimoog, Haken Continuum, Roland SP-404 SX (for the ocean sounds), Strymon BigSky, Boss RE-201

Ralph Baumgartl Synth Rig: ARP 2600, Roland Vocoder VP-330, Roland JX-3P, Arturia MicroBrute, Roland JD-Xi, Korg Volca Beats, Strymon BigSky, Strymon Timeline, Zoom MS-70CDR. Mixer: Soundcraft Signature 22 MTK, the audio was recorded with a Zoom H4N"

LIVE EURORACK SYSTEM DIARY #2: Basimilus Iteritas Alter/Mutable Branches

Published on May 31, 2017 mylarmelodies

For those at work, there are few f-bombs in this one. You can find the first video here.

"Being an update on the development of a case/methodology for live, improvised techno/electro jam business."

Improvised live psychedelic madness

Published on May 31, 2017 musicalfungus

Digitakt – Electronic Polyrhythms & Vocals

Published on May 31, 2017 BoBeats

"This was the first song I made on the Elektron Digitakt. It showcase how versatile this machine is as well as how nice it is to sample stuff into it. It is based around polyrhythmic elements as well as sampled vocals."

How to get started with Eurorack modular synthesis

Published on May 31, 2017 Future Music Magazine

"Tempted by the idea of modular synthesis but not sure where to start? FM's regular modular contributor DivKid gives us a crash course on what you'll need to get going, from case considerations to power, patching, modules and beyond."

Seq - MIDI Step Sequencer

Published on May 31, 2017 Polyend

With Expressive E Touché, DSI Tempest and Elektron Analog Heat.

Eleven Years & Free

Published on May 30, 2017 snipz

"I left my job by 'mutual agreement' with management. Best decision ever."

Make Noise 0-Coast Krell Patch __--,,,;;'From Scratch';;,,,--__

Published on May 30, 2017 JAkoGreyshire

"My favorite Krell Patch. I first build the basic Krell patch. Then I expand upon the patching... I let the 0-coast do it's random thing for a while until I remembered that I forgot one last patch point....

It is a Krell patch.....Some might find it a bit dull.......others may enjoy the subtleties of listening for patterns in a random voltage generated and modified synth talking on its own...........Specially after the 0-coast has been heavily patched. ......... er whatever....."

VGM #107: Map Theme (Star Fox 64) Dark Ambient Industrial Cover

Published on May 30, 2017 Ace Waters

"It's like Star Fox, but dark and atmospheric. Feel like I tapped into my Metroid vibes, with this slower, dark arrangement. I had a lot of fun with the touch controls on the Voyager XL, utilizing both the XY axis and the ribbon controller."

First person synth jams! EP2: Electro-reggae with an EMS 2000 vocoder

Published on May 30, 2017 synthead

"Music starts at 6:57!
Download the song here! https://clyp.it/xucpekjt"

Using a Roland Juno-106 & BOSS Dr. Rhythm DR-55. Man that sounds good.

You can see a pic of this particular EMS 2000 here.

JOMOX ALPHA BASE // IN DEPTH EXPLANATION of the CREATOR // Part 3 // 2 sample based digitalslots

Part 3 added to the main post here.

Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution 309 Groovebox Synthesizer w/ Extras

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"FULLY EXPANDED with 1) synth expansion, 2) drum expansion, 3) audio expansion, 4) v3.0 OS.

Also included: brand new LCD that I did not have time to install.
Also included: fresh pots that I did not have time to install.

Face panel has some minor marks (see photos) and a couple of knobs could respond tighter—change them with the included knobs if you like. Not necessary though, it works well."

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YAMAHA RM1x Groovebox Synthesizer Drum Machine Sequencer

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AKAI AX-60 SN 10725-32174 w/ Original Box

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Sequential Circuits Prophet-600

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1964 Philips Philicorda 7500

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"1964 Philips Philicorda 7500 organ with the 7600 original tube amp. First owner with the original papers. The organ is in a really good condition. Plays really well.

-Model: philicorda AG7500 - Philips; Eindhoven tubes
Material Wooden case
Shape Miscellaneous shapes - described under notes.
Dimensions (WHD) 760 x 170 x 520 mm / 29.9 x 6.7 x 20.5 inch

Notes 49 key electronic organ with tube oscillators and neon tube frequency dividers.
Neon tubes: 1x ZZ1000, 3x Z70U, 70 x ZA1001. The matching two channel audio amplifier with speakers and reverb spring is a separate unit and has model no. AG7600.
Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg) 18 kg / 39 lb 10.4 oz (39.648 lb)"

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1984 Casio KX-101 Ad

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Gecho - Making of Synth (Assembly Machines)

Published on May 30, 2017 Gecho Loopsynth

"Production line that makes Gechos, yay!

The soundtrack in this video is a raw recording of the output (no post-processing).

Factory noises from the original video have been fed to "guitar pickups" input and altered by series of Gecho's programmatically controlled high-pass filters (as opposed to low-pass demonstrated in previous videos), with resonance and arpeggiator triggered by IR sensors (as usual). Signal is wrapped in a loop of variable delay (you can hear it changing few times during the video). Another new function is possibility of feeding a sampled sound into the filters, which is good for parts where external signal is not present (here it's the quiet sound of water at the very end).

Video published with permission from Solitech, Electronics Development and Assembly: http://solitech.pl/en/contact.html

High resolution audio here:"



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Modular Ambient Chords

Published on May 30, 2017 Jörg Schaaf

Jörg Schaaf is the man behind Radikal Technologies.

"Modular Ambient Chords
I created a patch with the following modules: A-155 sequencer, A-147-2 VCDLFO, A-140 ADSR, RT-311 Swarm Oscillator, RT-451 Dual Multimode Filter and the RT-1701 'EFFEXX' Multi FX processor. I was so surprised by these floating ambient tones that I forgot to check the ISO settings of my DSLR camera. As a result, I received a noisy video footage. It really looked bad. So I decided to replace that footage with some Landschaftspark clips - which are not really much better. Anyway. It's all about that modular patch. So just close your eyes and listen to the modular ambient patch.
What the patch does: I have two audio signal sources. One audio signal is the output of the envelope generator and one signal is a chord from the swarm oscillator. These signals are fed into the inputs of the RT-451 Multimode filter. The outputs of the filter are fed into the EFFEXX Multi FX unit. The envelope signal source is triggered by the LFO. The LFO also triggers the step sequencer. The control voltages of the step sequencer control the cutoff frequency of both filters, the delay tuning of the EFFEXX string filter and the pitch of the swarm oscillator. I am changing the following parameters during the performance:
The reverb level.
The string filter frequency.
The modulation depth and speed of the string filter delay time.
The delay feedback.
The cutoff frequencies of the multimode filter.
The speed of the LFO.
I hope, you enjoy this litte ambient track."

RedShrike overview

Published on May 30, 2017 pantsofdeath

iTunes: Redshrike Synthesizer - iceWorks, Inc.

Circuit Mono Station + Circuit Jam

Published on Apr 22, 2017 Enrique Martinez

"Quick fun jam I had between the Novation Circuit Monostation and the Original Circuit"

Circuit 1.5 Fractional Gate Lengths & CV.OCD + Novation Circuit review

Published on May 23, 2017 Enrique Martinez

"In this video I cover the new Circuit Components 1.5 update.
Showing off its Micro-steps with a modular system."

CV.OCD + Novation Circuit review

Published on May 11, 2017 Enrique Martinez

"In this video I pair the CV.OCD, Novation Circuit and my modular rig.
Using Synth 1 (midi-1) to sequence my modular system.

CV.OCD - https://www.tindie.com/products/hotch...

Novation Circuit - https://us.novationmusic.com/circuit"

Novation Circuit Mono Station Review

Published on May 26, 2017 Ask.Audio

"If you want a Bass Station 2 and a Circuit, you’d expect to have to buy both. But wait! The new Novation Circuit Mono Station combines the best of both in one box. Check out our hands-on video review.
Full review here: https://ask.audio/articles/novation-c..."

All analog session MONOLOGUE + MS-20 mini + Volca Beats + POLY-800 Tomorrow

Published on May 30, 2017 Arrayzable

"An all analogue session through digital recording and digital YouTube :)
I'm playing in my livingroom assisted by my wife on the Poly-800.
I composed this track shortly after getting the Monologue. My wife added some extra bits on the Poly-800.

I might have to revisit this track, to make a more polished version. I didn't use any sequencer this time, except for the Beats, So there are some hick-ups in the performance :D

Used in this track:
Korg Monologue
Korg MS-20 mini
Korg Poly 800 (through Zoom MS-70CDR)
Korg Volca Beats

Recording: Zoom R16

Trackname: Tomorrow"

Muskrat MSG Expansion Chips For Eurorack

Published on May 30, 2017 Voltage Control Lab

"This week, we tested the MSG expansion chips for the Moffenzeef Muskrat, which dramatically alter the drum voice and it's functions, adding FM, AM, PM, Granular and an additional wavetable mode!

https://www.voltagecontrollab.com/201..."

Digitakt Pattern

Published on May 30, 2017 therudyrude

STS Serge Mayhem M-Class Module

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"This is a Hartland, WI M-Class Mayhem panel in great condition but has one tiny nick on the lower right of the faceplate right below the 'n' in Wisconsin. This listing is for the module only, it will require a Serge-compatible 4U boat to mount it in and power supply to power it.

THIS IS NOT EURORACK!"

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TORAIZ AS-1 Preset sample sounds

Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Synth Tutorials

Published on May 30, 2017 Abstrakt Instruments

Playlist:
Avalon Synth Tutorial 1 - Normal Mode [Pattern Write]
Avalon Synth Tutorial 2 - TB-303 Mode [Pattern Write]
Avalon Synth Tutorial 3 - Record Mode [Pattern Write]
Avalon Synth Tutorial 4 - Realtime Mode
Avalon Synth Tutorial 5 - MIDI Play Mode
Avalon Synth Tutorial 6 - Pattern Modifiers
Avalon Synth Tutorial 7 - Arpeggiator
Avalon Synth Tutorial 8 - Configuration Mode
Avalon Synth Tutorial 9 - Accents, VCA & Filter Envelope

Modular Synth - Self Generating Melodic Drone Sequence

Published on May 30, 2017 isvisible / isinvisible

"Not much to see in this vid, but I think the patch sounds quite nice.

It's all being controlled by the Doepfer A-143-4 Quad VCLFO in LFO mode.
It's gates (square waves) and sines are triggering or shaping envelopes, filters, other lfo's, a sequencer and the Livewire 'Chaos Computer, which in turn is cv-ing the A-143-4.
So with absolutely no external influence it'll run for (think of a very, very long time because I can't do the maths) without having the same sonic outcome etc, even though it's all based on a single 8 step sequence.

Audio from 4 Doepfer A-110's and Mutable Instruments Elements, Braids and Rings."

Spikes & Springs Eurorack Jam (w/ OP-1, Error Instruments & Melu Freak) #TTNM

Published on May 30, 2017 The Tuesday Night Machines

"First tryout of the Errorinstruments Spikes Eurorack module. A pointy body-contact instrument that also generates CV. I play some OP-1 chords on top and have two drones going, one form the Benjolin and one form the Melu Freak VCO. MORE INFO BELOW :)

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Audio gear used:
- Error Instruments Raw Spring PSY XL (spring synth)
- Eurorack Modular Synth (w/ Errorinstruments Spikes, Melu Instruments Freak, Klangbau Köln Rob Hordijk Benjolin, Doepfer Phase Shifter, etc.)
- Teenage Engineering OP-1
- Zoom R16 recorder"

The Beauty and the Timbre Wolf

Published on May 30, 2017 Wein Glas

"Future Retro Zillion, Behringer CC300 Chorus and Keith McMillen K-Mix are the reason for these romantic sounds coming out of the Akai Timbre Wolf.

Doesn't sound like Weinglas? Then fast forward to the final minute of the video ;)

And if you want to enjoy music and not demo sounds, start at about 1:00!"

Forever Beats Melodic Step Sequencer for iPad

Published on May 30, 2017 pantsofdeath

iTunes: Forever Beats - John Hussey

"Forever Beats is a melodic step sequencer for making new beats and hooks, jamming with new ideas and building new compositions.

Intuitively input beats and melodies with touch based gestures and jam with them live using the breaks feature.

Establish your own sound with the Forever Beats synth engine. Synthesised percussive, bass and ambient instruments are included.

Bring the sound to life with 2 LFOs assignable to every synth parameter.

Use MIDI output and MIDI clock to control your own hardware using the Forever Beats step sequencer."

Nanostudio Sessions - Lee B - Last Chance

Published on May 30, 2017 014london70

Update: vide is back.

"Just mixing down some tracks that needed finishing in Nanostudio.
Eagerly awaiting Nanostudio 2!"

iTunes: NanoStudio - Blip Interactive Ltd

Deckard's Dream Poly Aftertouch Demo, Pre-Orders & Production Update

Deckard's Dream + ROLI via MPE. Just to show polyAT and poly pitchbend. #deckardsdream #roli #midimpe

A post shared by Deckard's Dream (@deckardsdream) on May 30, 2017 at 5:12am PDT

http://www.deckardsdream.com

Roman Filippov let me know tomorrow is the last day of pre-orders, and manufacturing begins on June 1.

29 05 17 Serge Paperface '78

Published on May 29, 2017 batchas

Rheyne - Sequenced Jam #36

Published on May 30, 2017 Rheyne

"Recorded using 2x Moog Mother-32 synths, a Make Noise​ DPO sequenced by a 3rd Mother-32, and a Moog DFAM clocked by a Make Noise Wogglebug. The tempo of the three Mother-32 sequencers and the Wogglebug randomly changes after each step, controlled by their stepped-random voltages. All notes are from the sequencers, no outside MIDI was used. Eight additional LFOs are sent through an Expert Sleepers​ ES-8 from Silent Way. Reverb is from a Strymon​ BigSky."

Native Instruments Introduces THRILL for KONTAKT 5

Published on May 30, 2017 Native Instruments

THRILL Walkthrough

Published on May 30, 2017 Native Instruments

"Native Instruments releases THRILL – a one-of-a-kind instrument for playing a wide range of cinematic, spine-chilling scores – in real time.

May 30, 2017, Berlin – Native Instruments today released THRILL, a ground-breaking new instrument that enables the introduction of terrifying live scores to movies, games, sound installations, or theater productions.

THRILL is the first instrument to combine the epic power of an orchestra with the chilling depth of expert sound design, house them within a simple performance-driven interface, and place them into the hands of a single player.

Using THRILL, a single person could perform the terrifying string tone clusters from The Shining, as Jack Torrance rampages around Overlook Hotel. An aspiring young filmmaker could single-handedly play all of Arrival’s stomach-churning bass drones in just one take.

The all-original 30 GB sound library is taken from 963 source sounds, including orchestral recordings and hybrid sound-design based on ambiences, custom-built instruments, voices, pitched metal, synthesized drones, and more.

Central to THRILL is an X-Y control for modulating effects and morphing between sounds. This control offers composers and sound designers something completely new – the ability to design and play complex cinematic textures and builds in real time. Simple and intuitive to use, the control blends between sound sources, effects, the number of sonic layers, general intensity, and more, depending on the preset being used. This X-Y modulator lends itself to trackpad, tablet, or even smartphone control (via TouchOSC), allowing an unprecedented level of sound-to-action interaction.

THRILL also comes with the most powerful tone cluster designer ever offered in a virtual instrument. Tone clusters are a special kind of chord, containing at least three adjacent notes, and are one of the staple tools for generating fear and tension in any audience. THRILL offers 250+ diverse and editable cluster sound and voicing presets, using the many types of pitched sounds in the THRILL library, such as strings and horns. Tone clusters can also be built from scratch, with up to eight independently editable and modulatable voices.

THRILL was created in collaboration with sound master Uli Baronowsky of Galaxy Instruments. Already a trusted NI partner, known for the acclaimed RISE & HIT and UNA CORDA, Uli now brings his proven mastery of high-quality sampling, sound reinforcement, and innovative control to THRILL.

THRILL runs in KONTAKT 5 and the free KONTAKT 5 PLAYER, and is available at the NI Online Shop for €299 / $299 / £239 / ¥ 37 800 / AU$ 439"

EMS the Cricklewood Keyboard Controller for VCS3 SN 25.3

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TECHNICS SX-WSA1R RACK SYNTHESIZER

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Note there were three physical modeling synth engines, one from Yamaha, one from Korg, and one from Technics. They were all different. The auction description mentions Yamaha, but Korg of course had the monophonic Prophecy and the polyphonic Z1.

"The super rare TECHNICS SX-WSA1R rack mount digital synthesizer. Unobtainium in rack format. A MASSIVELY POLYPHONIC synth engine that is unique in the world of sound generation and sound design; a unique sound that can only also be found in the legendary polyphonic Yamaha VP1 (of with Yamaha made three (3) for astronomical prices), and the very limited 2-voice Yamaha VL1.

The SX-WSA1R is effectively the only alternative to access the POLYPHONIC sound generating capabilities of the fabled Yamaha VP1.

The technology to POLYPHONICALLY cross a horn section with the envelope properties of a plucked string instrument. From huge swirling pads to otherworldly leads, the sound design capabilities of this instrument simply have not been duplicated. Includes very usable onboard effects, a second set of MIDI IN/OUT/THRUs, and a second set of stereo (or dual mono) outs.

The keyboard version of the SX-WSA1 is fairly rare. But the rack version is, like the Ensoniq Fizmo rack and Wersi EX-20 (rack version of Stage Performer MK I), simply unobtainium. Technics made only about 100 of them, and almost all for the UK market."

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YAMAHA FS1R RACK SYNTHESIZER SN PI01096

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"Released for only one year, 1998, only a few hundred were sold. A POLYPHONIC synth engine that is unique in the world of sound generation and sound design; a unique sound that can only be found here. Unique Formant + FM sound engine technology that results in staggeringly unique sounds. Nothing else sounds like the FS1R.

Plus the bonus of being able to load legacy DX1, DX5 and DX7 programs and then either play them or modify them.

The technology to POLYPHONICALLY cross "traditional" FM and other synth sounds with Formant synthesis (think human vowel sounds) to create a pad with the envelope properties of the human voice. From huge swirling pads to otherworldly leads, the sound design capabilities of this instrument simply have not been duplicated. Includes very usable onboard effects, MIDI IN/OUT/THRUs, and a second set of stereo (or dual mono) outs."

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Akai AX60 Synthesizer w/ Original Box

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RK-002 Polyphony/PolyMUX on the Volca Sample

Published on May 30, 2017 Retrokits

"As of RK-002 Volca Sample firmware v47+ you can now use chromatic and polyphonic play on the volca sample!

In earlier firmwares it was already possible to set one specific channel to respond to MIDI keys and play a melody; MIDI Program Change messages 1-10 would fix a volca sample channel to chromatic play but with our new firmware this has been expanded:

Now Program Change 11-19 will reserve the amount of channels used for polyphonic (and chromatic) play.
The RK-002 will evenly divide pressed keys across the reserved channels. It's comparable to the PolyMUX implementation we did on the RK-002 Volca FM firmware

An example:
Sending Program Change 13 will reserve the 1st three Volca Sample channels for polyphony. Pressing a chord will trigger these three channels. If you set the same sample to all these channels you will have a bit of a lo-fi sample player.
Volca Sample MIDI parameter changes are sent to all reserved channels so you can change multiple channel sound properties at once (e.g. a mapped filter value on the modulation wheel will affect all polymuxed channels).

Mind you - the volca sample can normally not play samples chromatically, nor does it respond to note off-messages. The way we achieved this is a pure hack. Best playing range is about 2 octaves and sometimes sounds are a bit out of tune.

Having this said: It is again more loads of fun with the Volca Sample!

Some tips:
* Pan the channels a bit differently
* set loop points (or even map sample start on velocity)
* reverse play
* play with reverb.
* change samples across PolyMUX channels

... and... use the internal sequencer to also trigger the PolyMUXed channels. This way playing keys can tune the affected channels instantly to the correct pitch. Your volca sample sequencer can be used to program a 16 step arpeggiator like this."