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Monday, July 10, 2017

New Polyend Seq Tutorial Vides

New videos added to the main post here.

"VAST" Prophet 6

Published on Jul 10, 2017 Bob I. Gomez

Roland D-50 Sound Design with Patch Base - New D-50 and D-550 iPad Editors

Published on Jul 10, 2017 Coffeeshopped

"A demo of real-time patch editing on the Roland D-50 using Patch Base for iPad. More info on Patch Base here: https://coffeeshopped.com/patch-base

I start with an Init Patch consisting of square wave partials, shape and detune them, then add a sample for attack. Reverb is then added, and the sound is played with some more."

Old School Sequencing -System110

Published on Jul 10, 2017 PaulLawlerMusic

"Using an old styled sequence for a new project."

Erica Synths Black VC Clock v2

Published on Jul 10, 2017 John L Rice

"An overview of the new version of Erica Synths Black series Voltage Controlled Clock. See the whole line of Erica Synths modules at http://www.ericasynths.lv/

Many thanks to Kristiana and all at Erica Synths!"

Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms Mod Tools Voltage Controlled LFO

Published on Jul 10, 2017 Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"Eurorack Modular is all about voltage control. So why depend on static LFO's when you can have dynamic ones."

Polyend Seq - overview tutorials

Published on Jul 10, 2017 Polyend

Playlist:

1. Polyend Seq - overview
2. Polyend Seq - patterns
3. Polyend Seq - routing options
4. Polyend Seq - entering and editing notes
5. Polyend Seq - moving and transposing notes
6. Polyend Seq - velocity, modulation and rolls
7. Polyend Seq - track play modes and length
8. Polyend Seq - linking patterns
9. Polyend Seq - recording patterns

ARTURIA iSEM + KEYSTEP + OTO MACHINES BAM ~ iPad Synth App Oberheim SEM Emulation

Published on Jul 10, 2017 once upon a synth

"Demoing various presets of the Arturia iSEM iPad synth app. This is an emulation of the Oberheim SEM synthesizer. I'm controlling it with the Arturia Keystep and running the synth through the OTO Machines BAM reverb."

iTunes: iSEM Synthesizer - Arturia

Moog Polymoog 203a Synthesiser SN 3779

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"A very rare complete Moog Polymoog 203a Synthesiser with original legs and 285a Poly pedals."

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Korg 800dv Pro Serviced with CV/Gate

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"The 800dv is a great synth from the mid 70s. The dv is a powerful and unique synth, considered by those in the know to be Korg's MiniMoog and it certainly stands up well against mine. They are different beasts though."

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Polivoks

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Korg Mono/Poly SN 373627 w/ Frostwave MC1 Midi to CV Converter

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"Included in the sale is a Frostwave MC1 Mid to CV Converter which allows control over pitch, trigger input and modulation. The power supply is fully functional, but has been repaired as the cable developed a split, so I recommend purchasing a new one (15VAC 500ma)."

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Roland JX-8P w/ M-16C Cart

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ELEKTRON MONOMACHINE // SUPER QUICK IMPROV JAM

Published on Jul 10, 2017 Miles Cosmo

"Very quick jam sesh with the Mono. I'm still impressed by this old thing"

amygdala.exe | Eurorack Composition

Published on Jul 10, 2017 Head[Space]

"Modules used and some brief patch notes:

All sequencing is programmed on a pair of ER-101's, one of which is coupled to a ER-102 sister controller module.

Continuing on my journey of creating music solely on a modular synthesiser, this song has been in the works for a while (a lot longer than I would usually spend on a patch anyway) partially because i'm expecting an ER-301 any day now after a long lead time, I wanted to integrate the 301 as i'm interested how the 301 is going to affect the music I can create in a modular environment, i'm excited to sink my teeth into it. Secondly to that, I felt an emotional connection with this track i've enjoyed listening to it, exploring it and programming it.

At the heart of my rack is a pair of ER-101's that do all of the sequencing, each one has 4 tracks, each track has 3 outputs (CV-A,CV--B and GATE) I will often use CV-A for melody or pitch and CV-B for distributing control voltages to parameters around the rack, if however CV-A is on a track that is only outputting Gates that gives me 2 channels of CV that can be fine tuned to any value, lots of control just the way I like it. I've always written music in a DAW, and the ER-101 pair allows me to approach sequencing in a similar, reserved and meticulous way.

They provide me with all the brushes I need for my paintings.

There are 3 main voices,
- Elements in Ominous Voice mode 4x4 FM operator, which is the main melody. Damping controls the amount of filter modulation from the internal envelope on the output of Elements, so to add accents and introduce more frequency content. CV-B track 3 on the ER-101 controls damping, and the entirety of track 3 controls Elements.
- Loquelic Iteritas - in SS mode playing chords with rings. Some modulation sent from Ornament and Crime controls FOLD (introducing more frequency content) using the same gate to trigger a different envelope.
- Rings in 2x2 FM operator mode, tuned to a nice interval for nice dispersion of harmonics. This plays chords with Loquelic (and itself, polyphony is set to 4 voices), small amount of modulation to the POSITION on Rings, controlling the feedback between oscillators creating some really nice beating on the lower frequencies. Rings is sent to the Erbe-verb which is always modulating itself so the internal Lfo is set to 11.30, decay is set to 12.00, Depth at 14.00 decreasing the depth of modulation, Tilt at 10.00 filtering out some of the upper harmonics and absorb is at 12.00 also filtering / dulling, ultimately thickening the sound the Erbe-verb is fantastic.

Clouds is processing Loquelic, creating random grains and adding reverb

DPO - is used for the kick created using Streams as a VCA / Envelope combo Exponential envelope and a second envelope from MATHS to modulate the exponential FM input on the DPO for a sharp descending pitch.

DPO second oscillator FINAL output is used to create the percussion, fm sent from VCO-A to VCO-B FM index all the way up, Exponential attenuator full lock, linear at 10.00. Sent to Dual looping delay, the DLD's parameters are modulated by the ER-101.

Braids is used to create a snare, using its internal envelopes / modulation. Also sent to the DLD, delay time is modulated from really short times to slower, to create fills.

Belgrad is filtering the Loquelic Iteritas' more digital harmonics out. with 2 different resonant peaks, allowing me to pick out the harmonics I thought sounded best.

ER-101 x2 - Orthogonal Devices
ER-102 - Orthogonal Devices
TEMPI - Make Noise
Ears - Mutable Instruments / Music Thing Modular
Ornament and Crime
Belgrad - XAOC Devices
Clouds - Mutable Instruments
Dual Looping Delay - 4ms
Erbe-verb - Make Noise
A-138b - Doepfer
Elements - Mutable Instruments
Rings - Mutable Instruments
Loquelic Iteritas - Noise Engineering
Optomix - Make Noise"

Roland SE-02 - Vintage Funk Demo by Mike Pensini

Published on Jul 10, 2017 Mike Pensini

"Some of the vintage-style funk lead and bass tones that can be achieved with the Roland SE-02 analog synth."

The Paraphonic MicroBrute: How to play 2 voices using the Arturia KeyStep

Published on Jul 10, 2017 loopop

"In theory, the MicroBrute is a mono-synth, capable of playing only once voice at at time... however, I discovered a way to make it beautifully play two voices using the Arturia KeyStep and a few simple steps. Check out the clip to find out more."

Arturia Minibrute & Boss DD3 Digital Delay

Published on Jul 10, 2017 3rdStoreyChemist

"Minibrute synthesiser through the DD3.

No further processing except normalisation."

Moog Minitaur & Mother 32

Published on Jul 10, 2017 3rdStoreyChemist

"Combining the Mother 32 and Minitaur synthesisers. Mother 32's output goes to the Audio In on the Minitaur.
Sequence provided by an Electron Octatrack.

Recorded direct, with no further processing except for normalisation."

1st video here.

Elektron digitakt #2

Published on Jul 10, 2017 tasuku0676

"Elektron digitakt ,Roland JV-1080 ,Moog mother32"

Erica Synths Black Octasource: first patch

Published on Jul 10, 2017 voltlife

"My first experiment with Erica's Octasource: using the 8 outputs to control the 8 harmonics of the Verbos Harmonic Oscillator seemed like a natural fit! Indeed, in both multi- and single-wave mode, it created interesting harmonic/melodic rhythms on top of the basic Moskwa sequence that drives the HO.

I also used a slower sequence from a Verbos Voltage Multistage to change around the wave selections in the Octasource, and some clock dividers to sync the LFO rate.

There's some clipping and clicking here and there (I told you it was my first experiment!). The clipping is largely because the Verbos HO can send out a very hot signal when lots of harmonics are on, and the clicks are because the Octasource includes some waves with sharp transitions (like pulses and saws). If you wanted to avoid that, stick to the smoother waves or add a tiny bit of slew. I've also added a bit of reverb and delay to fill out the sound, but it doesn't change the fundamentals of the patch."

Rare Cheetah MD16 Drum Machine Sounds

Published on Jul 10, 2017 djhombre

"Quick listen to the sounds of an MD16 digital drum machine from the 80s, UK made."

ELECTRO HARMONIX MINI SYNTHESIZER Quick Play Demo for the iPad

Published on Jul 10, 2017 thesoundtestroom

iTunes: Mini Synthesizer - Electro-Harmonix

Soulsby Synthesizers Oscitron Software Versions

Published on Jul 10, 2017 Soulsby Synthesizers

Playlist:

1. Soulsby Synths - Oscitron Accessories Pack - This video provides an overview of the Oscitron Accessories Pack. It consists of 2 overlays, a programmer cable and instructions. This allows the Oscidrum and Odytron software to be uploaded to the module.

2. Oscitron software: Oscidrum - The Oscidrum software is a drum machine audio engine for the Oscitron Eurorack module. It features 8 instruments and a 16 step sequencer.

3. Oscitron software: Odytron - The Odytron software for the Oscitron is a dual analogue modelling 8-bit oscillator. It features 2 modulation inputs, 2 filter types, wave sync, ring mod and more.

Oscitron Tutorial - Uploading software

Digitakt — The MIDI Tracks

Published on Jul 10, 2017 Elektron

"Product specialist Cenk guides you through the Digitakt's MIDI tracks."

Arturia MatrixBrute Demo

Published on Jul 10, 2017 Hunart©

"Had some more time with the synth so this is a longer soundcheck. No compresion, EQ or external FX, just some limiting on the whole material. Every sound comes from the MatrixBrute."

Roland SE-02 Demo

Published on Jul 10, 2017 Hunart©

"Quick soundcheck of the new Roland SE-02 synthesizer. This thing really rocks! No compression, EQ or external FX, every sound comes from the SE-02.

Enjoy,

Hunart©"

"SebtiSynth" example patch explanation and sounds

Published on Jul 9, 2017 Matthew Tyas

"In this video, I show off a quick patch I created for my newly made Axoloti box : the 'SebtiSynth'. The patch is loosely based on the ms10 architecture, and is only an example of one of the many things an Axoloti can do"

Sunday, July 09, 2017

Simmons SDSV Tech Walkthrough and 220/110 Voltage Conversion

Published on Jul 9, 2017 Synthesizer Keith

"This video is a tech walkthrough of the Simmons SDSV drum module, including a 220 to 110 volt power supply conversion."

Access Virus Dark Cinematics - Live Jamming

Published on Jul 8, 2017 SynthMorph

"Access Virus Dark Cinematics Live Jamming - using 4 instances of Virus Powercore (4x16=64 voices), I improvised and jammed with the Virus Dark Cinematic presets for an hour, using some of my custom developed Synthmorph tools.

All sounds were recorded straight to four Cubase audio tracks, then quickly top'n tailed the best parts, but no mixing and equalization took place. I wanted to keep the live feel, creating the slideshow was a fast action too.

This audio demo will present you the darkest, trippy and sinister side of the Access Virus. These Virus patches are perfect for cinematic, television scoring, movie soundtracks, original lo-fi electronica, game music, ambient electronica or space music.

You can buy the Virus Dark Cinematics soundset for the Access Virus B / C / TI / TI2 here:
https://synthmorph.com/products/acces...

DEAL: You can can SAVE 20% by entering this coupon code at the checkout: smvirusjam"

Vintage Stylophone w/ Original Box

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Schippmann Omega-Phi Mk1 Thru-Zero VCO SN 0035

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Ensoniq SQ80 Synthesizer

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Zeropage - Dub Techno Session 20170708

Published on Jul 9, 2017 Zeropage

"Live at the Zeropage Studio
Download: soundcloud.com/zeropage (cc-by-nc)

Equipment used:
- Roland Aira TR-8 7x7, TB-3, System-1
- Korg mini Kaoss Pad 2, nanoKontrol 2
- MFB Tanzbär
- Doepfer Eurorack
- Behringer X32
- Ableton/VSTi, Push 2"

TRAX RetroWave R-1...modulated by Ants!

Published on Jul 9, 2017 Nice and Synths

"This is a video! All audio comes from the RetroWave, which was recorded direct into a Focusrite Scarlett 18i6. Ants! is just used for modulating stuff. Mostly at audio rates. Whee. This video in no way show all the sounds possible with the RetroWave, but it does contain sound, which is important for a synthesizer demo.

0:00 - Ants! provides various audio-rate modulation of the RetroWave's VCF. Arpeggiator pattern from Casio XW-P1 controls the R-1 via MIDI, velocity modulates filter cutoff.

2:02 - Slight low frequency pulse width modulation from Ants!, changing to audio-rate PWM.

2:42 - Various modulations of the VCO as well as complex triggering of the RetroWave's envelope.

3:30 - Back to the audio rate PWM, but now with VCO and VCF modulation as well. A suboscillator and noise are added, as well as the RetroWave's overdrive.

3:59 - Ants! is used to modulate the VCO, both low frequency and audio-rate. After a while of that kind of crap, I cut to where filter resonance was added and I turned on the RetroWave's overdrive. In addition, I move my arm around aimlessly.

The TRAX RetroWave R-1 is a single oscillator analog synthesizer with a heap of knobs. Despite having just one oscillator, the RetroWave has some interesting features, like two square wave suboscillators (-1 and -2 octaves,) two LFOs with variable waveshapes and the ability to go into audio range (if I remember right they max out at around 170 Hz) and a dirty fuzzy sounding overdrive. On this last point, I should note that I have the original RetroWave, I think the current model has a "softer" distortion. I have no idea what it sounds like.

The RetroWave also has inputs for external CV control of the VCO, PWM, VCF, and VCA. This allows a device like Ants! to modulate the crap out of stuff, the only caveats are the inputs are on 1/4 inch jacks (1/8 to 1/4 inch cables to the rescue), and there are no attenuators.

The TRAX RetroWave R-1 has a very long name and is also a nice sounding synth. It has a fuzzy vintagey sound, and while the LFOs can go into audio range a little bit, using another device to get full audio rate modulation really shows the depth of sounds possible from the R-1. Not that this video shows that, it's kind of lame. But in the hands of someone with a clue it could really sound good.

Finally, I can't decide if it is TRAX or Trax. On the website (www.traxcontrols.com/retrwoave) it is written Trax, but on the instrument itself it is TRAX. I thought TRAX looked better so I went with that. :)"

Live Studio Jam : 7/09/17 - Microkorg, Teenage Engineering OP-1, Ensoniq ESQ1

Published on Jul 9, 2017 Todd Smith

"Buy my music here : https://toddsmithmusic.bandcamp.com

I'm building my 3rd album, A Distant Love for Life. It's going to be darker and more eggressive in nature. This is my first track towards the new album. Enjoy.

: Gear Used :

Teenage Engineering OP-1
Korg Microkorg
Ensoniq ESQ1

: iOS Apps :

Auria Pro"

Sequential Circuits Prelude

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"I have been collecting a lot of string synths lately, and the Prelude is one of the most versatile. It has a particularly good resonant filter, and can go from vintage string bliss to biting, funky clavs and synth/brass stabs, to jazzy organs with the flick of a switch and a push of the filter. AND you can layer everything for a huge sound that is like nothing else. The EQ and Modulation as well as the resonant filter give you a lot of variety and control. And the full polyphony allows for some huge sustained soundscapes. I am learning that string synths are the best source of that elusive vintage sound without spending thousands of dollars.

The Prelude reminds me a lot of the Korg Delta but with additional instruments and a sophisticated EQ and modulation section.

The keybed plays really well, and all knobs and switches work as expected. There is no noise in the outputs, and there is minimal if any static when moving faders. This synth has been well taken care of and just serviced to ensure it is in top condition. You will notice some slight marks on the bottom right corner, but otherwise it is very nice."

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Kawai K1R Digital Synthesizer Rack Mount

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Mark & Lard Do Yamaha DJX

Published on Jul 9, 2017 baward

"1998 audio demo of the then-new Yamaha DJX keyboard, as presented by Mark Radcliffe (Mark) and Marc Riley (Lard)."

What the, what? I don't know what I'm listening to, but there you have it.

Update:

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Tangerine Dream- Mojave plan 2017

Published on Jul 9, 2017 graal7

"Tangerine Dream- Mojave plan 2017

my version from white eagle album (1982)"

VINTAGE REALISTIC CONCERTMATE MG-1 by MOOG SN 13367 w/ Original Box

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'Throw Down' - Gist

Published on Jul 7, 2017 ngarjuna

"Modular Jam 21 - 'Throw Down'
Produced by ngarjuna
© 2017 Acid Coast

Gist is
ngarjuna - bleeps and bloops
Rich Prewett - guitars

Most of the modular patches in this track are super old (notice the very old module arrangement in the gear shots) so I don't really have any patch notes for this one.

But I do have ninjas.

New Gist album coming soon!"

Techno session with Elektron & Eurorack machines

Published on Jul 9, 2017 Martin Stürtzer

"In preparation for a new liveset I recorded this track using Elektron´s Analog Rytm and Analog Keys. Sounds also coming from Mutable Instruments Braids triggered by Intellijel Metropolis Sequencer (clock coming from Analog Rytm). Mixing and FX with UAD Apollo / Ableton Push2.

(c) Martin Stürtzer 2017"

SUBOTNICK The Making of Silver Apples of the Moon & the first Buchla 100

Published on Jun 27, 2017 Waveshaper Media

SUBOTNICK: The First Buchla 100

Published on Jul 5, 2017 Waveshaper Media

"Excerpts from SUBOTNICK, a forthcoming documentary on avant-garde electronic music composer Morton Subotnick, now raising funds via Indiegogo: http://igg.me/at/subotnickfilm [the funding goal of $40,000 has just been met]

In 1963, Morton Subotnick and Ramon Sender, the two founders of the San Francisco Tape Music Center, commissioned Don Buchla to create one of the first modular electronic music systems.

The first Buchla 100 series system was completed in 1965, eventually moving to Mills College in 1966, where it remains today.

In April 2017, Subotnick and Sender returned to Mills College to meet with Prof. Maggi Payne, co-director of the Center of Contemporary Music, revisiting the original Buchla 100."

Knobcon Number Six Set for September 8 - 10 in Chicago

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SOLFEGGIETTO - Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach- Moog sub 37

Published on Jul 9, 2017 ninni spina

"Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
Solfeggietto Moog sub 37 version
....pianist : Ninni Spina...."

Also see Bach Preludio IV on Moog sub37

Dimitris P- Melodic Techno Jam

Published on Feb 4, 2017 Dimitris P

"I was messing around with my new toy Moog Minitaur Testing its analog bass quality and finally i end up with this melodic techno jam.

Gear used for this track:
Moog Minitaur (absolutely fantastic analog fat bass sound)
Native instruments maschine MKII
Korg TR Rack (pads)
YAMAHA MOTIF 8 (only as midi keyboard for Korg)
Spectrasonics Omnisphere (Piano sound)
Access Virus (only as a midi keyboard for omnisphere)"

Roland JUNO-DS Sample Fun & Review Loading Reverb SYNC WAV's Rik Marston

Published on Jul 9, 2017 SynthgodXXX

"Roland JUNO DS Sample Fun & Review
Synthesizer Demo by Rik Marston.
**Watch in HD** **Turn it UP!!**
Synth Collection Sample Packs on sale on
https://reverb.com/shop/reverbsync?ma...

So many musicians have asked me about a good playback
sampler for LIVE use that won't break their backs, or the bank!!
The ROLAND JUNO-DS comes up as the right answer, no joke!
It doesn't sample, but it loads & plays STEREO .WAV's like a
champ. And they sound good!!! (Well if you start with a clean
sample that is!!) It has 32mb FLASH inside so you can load
& store your favorite samples right on the synth & go!! A+++

In this quick (& sometimes bouncy) "How-to" demo I load &
demo some of my custom Analog Synthesizer samples from
my personal collections for sale on Reverb SYNC.
Roland Juno-106, Moog Little Phatty, Oberheim Matrix-6
& a sample from a Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 08....
just to show YOU CAN DO IT & IT CAN SOUND GOOD BABY!!
Also some PROS & CONS about the synthesizer are discussed.
I love the Roland JUNO-DS & will be using it for a LIVE backing
tracks player & vocoder for my synth-pop electronic industrial
band EARTH EMPIRE when we play out this fall 2017. :)
There will be plenty of video of the synth in action coming later
on this year I promise!

Thank you for watching!!!"