MOS-LAB Model 15 Audio Solo.

Published on Sep 7, 2017 Resonant Anvil

"Patch as shown. Auxiliary Output (AO) set to 'sine' and patched to VCF. Adjustments to AO, VCF, FFB, ADRS, and Rectangular Width. 64-step sequence. Reverb from Strymon Big Sky."

Akai Introduces VIP 3.0

Published on Sep 7, 2017 AkaiProVideo

"VIP 3.0 introduces a number of exciting new features that enable total control of your VST instruments and effects library.

Features include:

MIDI LEARN
Custom map MIDI hardware controls such as knobs, encoders and faders to VIP's parameters using any MIDI keyboard

PAD CHORD PROGRESSIONS
Perform factor or user defined chord progressions using keyboard controller pads

VIP NATIVE PLUGIN MAP STANDARD
3rd party VST developers can now produce plugin maps for enhanced VIP integration

KEY CONTROL MODES
Play scales, harmonized chords or chord progressions from a VIP keyboard or MIDI keyboard

MULTIS
Access, edit and mix up to 8 virtual instruments at one time in a Multi

EFFECTS STACKS
Combine multiple effects into recallable patches

EFFECTS BROWSER
Search effects by type and audition across multiple plugins with a single click

Learn more about VIP 3.0, visit: http://www.akaipro.com/vip"

Using Minilogue with pedals

Published on Sep 7, 2017 Alba Ecstasy

"Probably after this video, you'll jump into some cheap but nice sounding Behringer pedals. Don't expect to the quality of a €400 pedal, we're talking here about two €50 Behringer pedals, but they do theyr work properly (and I got them both on a big fat discount! no, not from Behringer!).
So, Boss ODB-3 is here just for a little more gain, because, you know, Minilogue it's a little shy on its output.
Behringer FL600 - Flanger machine, used on a Analog Chorus preset.
RV600 - used with the Space preset. And here is my trick to make this Reverb Machine to sound better: I keep the Tone knob, a little to the left to the low register [wink]. This setting will cut its metallic resonance on the high ends.
The Minilogue patch is from the Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious pack: http://www.albaecstasy.ro/korg-minilo..."

TOM-1501 Soviet Analog Synthesizer Demo

Published on Sep 7, 2017 Cyril Metodej

Dave Smith Instruments to be at SynthCity Booth at Knobcon

via @dsiSequential

"DSI at @knobcon 2017! SynthCity booth #knobcon http://www.knobcon.com"

Blinksonic Now Compatible with Reaktor Player

via BLINKSONIC°

"Boost & Stimulate your music production with original sound concepts.

NOISY, WONKY, GLITCHY ENSEMBLES MADE FOR REAKTOR PLAYER

Announcement « Blinksonic° is now made for Reaktor Player »:

As Native Instruments announced it few weeks ago,  Reaktor powers now third-party synths and effects.
I am delighted to confirm that all BLINKSONIC° instruments are now formated to be compatible with the free REAKTOR PLAYER.
They can be opened either in standalone or as a VST/AU/AAX plug-in within your favorite DAW. 
This, with no extra cost, because for now it’s not necessary to have a full license of Reaktor 6 to run RUIDOZ°, AETØNZ°, SUBSTANZ° and VOZ°.

Note : This update is free for existing users.

About :

BLINKSONIC° is a self project conducted by Sylvain Stoppani, a french artist and sound designer, who’s involved in the Electronica IDM, Glitch and Breakcore music scene since 2001.
Created in 2016, he provides a complete set of sampling tools with their own sonic ecosystem and a highly illustrated graphic workflow.
BLINKSONIC° instruments are a complementary collection of sample-based instruments for sound design or live performance.
BLINKSONIC° develops musical toolboxes guided by specific principles for composing and musically arranging samples. All BLINKSONIC° software ships with ready-to-use sample libraries resulting in audio tools that are playable, fun, and interactive.
The entire musical process is available at your hands with all the techniques ideal for live performance. Thanks to Reaktor’s versatility, BLINKSONIC° ensembles can be used either standalone or within a DAW.

www.blinksonic.com

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GIORGIO MORODER MOOG SUB37 & MOTHER32 & DX7

Published on Sep 7, 2017

got my 'new' DX7 IIFD, love the tub.bells
Another 'Moroder' sounded track, improvisation with:
KORG electribe esx
mother32, sub37
waldorf blofeld arpeggio
DX7 tub.bells
Eventide space
Boss RE20
Cam: ZOOM 4Qn

Gotharman CS Filter 1/2: overview (LMS Eurorack Expansion)

Published on Sep 7, 2017 Learning Modular

"This is the first of two movies on the IG000155 version of the Gotharman CS Filter. In addition to being a 2-pole multimode filter based on the classic Yamaha CS filter chip (IG00156) and its organ variant (IG00155: more bass; supposedly less crazy resonance), the Gotharman version takes the crown from Polivoks clone for being the most insane, unstable filter I’ve heard when pushed with high signal levels combined with high cutoff and resonance settings. This movie demonstrates how to move it between tame 2-pole response and crazy bursts of high-frequency oscillation. I also briefly touch on its high and bandpass modes in addition to low pass.

The second movie – which dives deeper into its behavior (including spectrograph displays), plus spends more time exploring the other filter modes – is exclusive to my Patreon supporters: https://www.patreon.com/LearningModular

For more on the Learning Modular Synthesis Eurorack Expansion Project for those exploring what module to add to their system next, visit http://learningmodular.com/eurorack-e..."

Autumn || Make Noise Shared System Live Jam

Published on Sep 7, 2017 Luke Sanger

"Another late night jam. Kept things simple this time, using pressure points to trigger René sequences and create new melodic variations on-the-fly.

http://lukesanger.co.uk"

Mark Verbos & Mark Didemus live

Matt Verbos & Mark Didemus live from HerrSchneider on Vimeo.

"Mark Verbos and Matt Didemus played a performance on SUPERBOOTH17 here. Both living in Berlin now could visit me in my office for a chat yesterday where we recorded this interview. At the end of it you will see the performance Mark and Matt played live, before this we show you the brilliant Gesprächskonzert by Mark Verbos introducing his modular products to our great audience on Superbooth and to you. Please forgive us some cuts that we had to make towards dropouts and technical issues while recording, I think were getting better week by week."

Triode Wave Table Sounds & Back to School Fire Sale

Published on Oct 23, 2016 spelljammed

via Meeblip

"Wanted to let you know, our MeeBlip triode is on a back-to-school fire sale now through Tuesday night.

$99 (plus shipping) preorders our latest triode. We're shipping in 3-5 weeks, and expect this to finish off this run of triode."

An Update on Deckard’s Dream

via Roman Filippov / Deckard’s Dream / Black Corporation

"First of all, we would like to thank you for your patience and bearing with us as we have been working hard to set up operations in Tokyo. It has been quite a wonderful experience working with new manufacturing partners in Japan, but there have been some challenges as well. The PCB factory, for example, had to redo the run because the first boards failed the flying probe test, which took some time. We now have the process better streamlined so things will go more smoothly moving forward.

That said, here are some updates about Deckard’s Dream!

DIY Kits:
We are almost ready with the DIY kits. The PCBs are being populated with SMT parts at the moment and should be ready to ship in about 2 weeks. The final revision of the Bill of Materials (BOM) will be posted on the Deckard’s Dream website within a week (There is a preliminary BOM posted on the Muff Wiggler website, however this is for reference only, it is not the final
revision, so please do not rely on it).

We are also currently working on and shooting photos for the detailed build manual.

Good News! We have omitted all of the trimmers, so there will be no calibration required.

There are still DIY kits available for sale.

Prebuilt Units:
The fully built units are also under production. We are currently waiting on the motherboards and voice cards from an SMT pick-and-place factory. Hardware part already done. We are looking to start shipping the first fully built units in about 3 weeks and aiming to have the whole batch out no later than mid-October.

We will email each customer a week before their order is ready to ship with a link to pay the balance and complete the order.

The next pre-sale of fully built units will go on sale once we get the first run shipped out.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us at support@black-corporation.com.

Again, thank you for all of your patience!
Roman Filippov / Deckard’s Dream / Black Corporation"

SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS MAX

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Toyo Gakki Ult Sound DS-4 Analog Drum Synthesizer Demo Video

Published on Sep 7, 2017 Sound Provider

"Mini Jam with the lovely Ult Sound DS-4 ProMuzer Analog Drummachine from Toyo Gakki.
It a rare Japanese four channel analogue drum synth made by Toyo Gakki in the 80's and used by Yellow Magic Orchestra. It is little noisy but fun to use and very cute with its case.
This version is modded with separate outputs for each sound, and being triggered via the Arturia Beatstep Pro.
We already use it on all the "Analog Drum Now" series Soundbank and most of our soundPack. (http://www.sound-provider.eu/ )"

Control Synthesis Deep Bass Nine SN 2184 w/ Original Manual

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"TB-303 emulation, excellent bass, midi or CV/gate control plus midi to CV conversion."

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Sequential Circuits Six Trak - Vintage Analogue Synthesizer

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Roland Juno 106 Analog Synthesizer in Excellent Condition

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Instruo - Scion // Modular Meets Leeds 2017

Published on Sep 7, 2017 DivKidVideo

"Here's the awesome new Scion module from Instruo. It's interfaces through a tens cable with a plant (as based on the MIDI Sprout device) and interfaces with the module. It's looking for changes in resistance and interfering with plant affects the signals but you can also play it from the touch capacitive plate on the panel or with a standard 3.5mm cable (plug in your output for a generative feedback based patch). The module creates notes (quantised, each with variable slew) across four voices based on the incoming signals and it also has a harmonic series mode to work with harmonic intervals as opposed to quantised musical intonation. It's a stunning bit of kit that was incredibly musical and interactive."

5U // MacBeth - MK1 Filter A

Published on Sep 7, 2017 DiscoverNoise

DiscoverNoise 109-
5U 022-

"This is the demo I originally wanted to start DiscoverNoise with. Ken (MacBeth) and I had a longer talk at MusikMesse some years ago and he kinda inspired me to do DiscoverNoise. Anyway, Ken is a great guy, making great sounding synthesizers.
This is the demo of his 5U MK1 series filter A."

OBERHEIM OB-X Analog Synthesizer (1979) *Time*

Published on Sep 7, 2017 RetroSound

"(c) 2017 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound

all synthesizer sounds: Oberheim OB-X Analog Synthesizer from the year 1979

The Oberheim OB-X is for me the greatest analog polysynth of all time. The sound is stunning, organic and very powerful. The sound character (based of the discrete circuits and the SEM design VCF) is different to the later curtis chip based OB-Xa and OB-8."

Deluge and Oberheim OB-Xa

Published on Sep 7, 2017 Axel Fischer

"Today I got my Deluge delivered from New Zealand. This is a little track I did with my 33 year old Oberheim OB-Xa. Two very inspiring instruments! :)"

Christopher Kah - Session XIV Special Remix (Wheres your child)

Published on Sep 7, 2017 HighWav

"Bam Bam… Wheres your child??
What a Mythical track !!
this acid sound so fascinating me that … so… he took me here ! ...
Here, an extract !

Elektron Digitakt x Roland TB-03 x Roland TR-8

100% Machines. No Laptop. TOTAL IMPROVISATION.

BOOKING WORLDWIDE : booking@hjckd.am | MANAGEMENT : robert.schaeffer@hjckd.am
www.hjckd.am

www.christopherkah.com"

Ian Fritz Bistromath and Livewire Audio Frequency Generator - Krautrock

Published on Sep 7, 2017 isvisible / isinvisible

"Audio:
Bass - PDO
Fuzzy tones etc - AFG (modulated by Bistromath)
Noise bursts - A-118
Bass drum - Orgone Accumulator
Snare drum - D-333

The Bistromath combines the Ian Fritz designed Threeler VCF, the ChaQuo and the Jerkster, and is an absolute beast.

For more music of the mainly finished variety:
http://isvisible.bandcamp.com [melodic]
http://isinvisible.bandcamp.com [not as melodic]
https://soundcloud.com/isvisible [a mixture of both]

Other things:
http://www.isvisible.me [my website]"

More DrumBrute!

Published on Sep 7, 2017 Christopher White

"I was fooling around with my new Moog Mother-32 and this track kind of just happened. I put some flute, bass and rhodes down, and finished with some live Drumbrute. Hope you like!

If you do, it's available for download here: https://chriswhitestore.bandcamp.com/...

All drum sounds come from the DrumBrute as seen in this video. Other instruments include flute, electric bass, Fender Rhodes, Moog Mother-32, various sample instruments."

Waldorf Rocket & Strymon Big Sky

Published on Sep 7, 2017 3rdStoreyChemist

"Rocket synthesiser through the Big Sky reverb.

No further processing except normalisation."

3 Modules #22: Maths, Brain Seed, µScale

Published on Sep 7, 2017 Comparative Irrelevance

"We all suspected Maths is evil. Now there's proof.

Patch notes:
I'm using Maths as a dual oscillator drone voice by cycling both functions at audio frequency rate. The "both" inputs are handy for this, as they let you change the rise and fall rates simultaneously, without altering the waveform. Unfortunately they don't track 1V/Oct, so I'm using channel 3 to attenuate the incoming pitch sequence to try to approach some semblance of musical intervals here. As you can see I'm also continuously tuning the oscillators via "the blue knobs"™, looking for interesting beating or harmonic intervals between the oscillators. Changing the rise or fall rate individually has the neat side effect of changing both pitch and harmonics (waveform) at the same time.

To control the drone pitch, I'm using brain seed to generate a stepped sequence. It's receiving a steady external clock to get the patch going. This sequence is then being quantized by the µScale, just to narrow down the random selection a bit (because Maths doesn't track pitch anyways, remember).

Finally, I've cheated in some extra delay and reverb here, to get that proper evil drone ambience going.

Thanks for watching!"

Kurtz Mindfields Live at SynthFest 2017 - teaser - "The Dreaming Void"

Published on Sep 7, 2017 KurtzMindfields

A bit of synth spotting in this one, with Minimoog Model D on leads.

"Extract from the 40 minutes concert: 'The Dreaming Void' album in live at the Synthfest 2017. Berlin School return !
Captation et Réalisation by Guillaume Diard
Sample titles :
- Earth Albedo 0.37
- Mahjong Constellations
- Aletheia Part 2
Thanks to Patch Work Music, Moog France, Christophe Duquesne, Nany Sound, Philippe Brodu (Algam), Olivier Briand, Bertrand Loreau, Alain Parrain, David Perbal, Delphine Cerisier, Jean-Michel Maurin ....
The Dreaming Void coffret (2 Vinyls + CD) available at:
https://asso-pwm.fr/shop/kurtz-mindfi... (october 2017)

Gammastrahlung

Published on Sep 7, 2017 lfoone

"Tweak on great Delay and use extrem Reverb and Sidechain by Synthstrom Deluge!

more news and music on http://www.lfo-one.de"

Quadrophonic Modular Synthesizer Performance

Published on Sep 7, 2017 Hainbach

"For Bauhausfest 2017 I created a quadrophonic modular performance using the Koma Elektronik Poltergeist.
www.hainbachmusik.com"

intellijel Plonk Walkthrough Videos

Published on Sep 7, 2017 intellijel

Playlist:
1. Plonk Walkthrough
2. Managing Plonk Presets With Laser Mammoth
3. Plonk Firmware Update

"Plonk uses a technique known as physical modelling to synthesize, with great realism, the way in which sound is produced by acoustic instruments. The Plonk module is, itself, focused primarily on creating percussive sounds — both pitched and un-pitched; natural and unnatural; acoustic-sounding or totally electronic.

Plonk does this by breaking sound creation into two distinct elements — the exciter and the resonator. The exciter is a mathematical model of the device used to strike a particular surface. Plonk, because it’s percussion oriented, has two types of exciters: one modelled on a mallet, and the other providing a noise source. The resonator is a virtualization of the object being struck, which vibrates, resonates and creates the body of a sound. Plonk offers several types of resonators: beam; marimba; drumhead; membrane; plate; and string.

Plonk provides numerous parameters that let you shape, mold and design both the exciter and the resonator, thus enabling you to synthesize the sound of striking or scraping almost any type of object — real or imagined. In this way, Plonk can accurately model the sounds of kicks, snares, toms, cymbals, claps, tablas, congas and all manner of traditional percussion instruments. It can also model pitched percussive instruments, like vibes, marimbas, and even bass or guitar-like tones. Of course, it additionally excels at modelling instruments that heretofore never existed.

Best of all, the sounds created by Plonk are not static — any sound you design can respond dynamically to velocity, as well as four different modulation inputs. This means the sound of Plonk can change completely from note-to-note (or strike-to-strike). Because of this, Plonk is actually a duophonic (2-voice) module, which lets the sound of one note decay naturally when a second note (possibly employing an entirely different set of modelling values) is struck. Thus, hitting a new note does not choke the sound of the previously struck note (unless you want it to, of course)!

Plonk stores up to 128 patches in its internal memory, and ships with many presets programmed by professional sound designers and composers. You may overwrite these patches if you wish, and banks of patches may be transferred via MIDI System Exclusive over Plonk’s built-in mini-USB port to facilitate offline storage by programs or websites that support this capability.

Plonk was developed in cooperation with Montreal-based Applied Acoustics Systems — physical modelling pioneers, and the creators of Tassman, Lounge Lizard, String Studio, Ultra Analog, Chromaphone and numerous other plugins. It is with great pleasure that Intellijel brings the potential of this physical modelling technology to a hands-on, CV-laden device capable of the sort of dynamic control and sonic exploration that modular synthesists demand.

Features:
Resonator section models strings, beams, marimbas, drumheads, membranes, and plates.
Exciter section comprises a realistic mallet model and flexible noise source.
Two Voice Polyphonic at full resolution (16-bit 44.1Khz).
Pseudo multi-timbrality possible via CV selectable presets recalled on each new trigger/gate.
Full parameter randomization and morphing via CV/trigger.
All synthesis parameters can be assigned to the X, Y and MOD controls.
128 user preset slots with import/export via USB and come filled with factory presets designed Richard Devine and AAS.
Laser Mammoth compatible preset management

Width: 12 hp
Max Depth: 38 mm
Power: 170 mA @ +12V, 6 mA @ -12V
MSRP: $349.00"

intellijel Planar Overview Video

Published on Sep 7, 2017 intellijel

"This has to be one of the most fun modules we have ever played with! With just a few audio and CV sources and some inter dependencies (i.e use the Joystick CV to simultaneously modify the signals being processed by the VCAs) you quickly get highly complex sounds that you can easily control and play with.

Features:

Vector mixing: put up to four sources into inputs A, B, C and D and then use the joystick to create the vector mix. Positioning the joystick in any corner will isolate that particular source. Putting the joystick in the center will create an even blend of all four sources. Resulting mix is taken from the MIX output.
Quad Panning: Plug one source into input A and steer it to outputs A, B, C, D. You can also do stereo panning by just using a pair of outputs.
SENSE gate output. This is a slew detector which means the gate is only active when you are moving the joystick. Excellent for driving envelopes/VCAs to coordinate so that the output mix is only heard/used when the joystick is being moved.
Manual gate output: pushbutton to manually trigger a second gate output
CV outputs: The joystick produces either unipolar (0-5V) or bipolar (-5 to +5V) switchable outputs.
CV Inputs: The module accepts X and Y axis inputs. By using out of phase LFO sources (such as outputs from the Dr. Octature) you can create really interesting swirling/circular patterns.
This input is also very useful when coordinated with a CV recorder. You can record the modulation from the X, Y outputs and then turn the joystick off (see switch at top left) and playback the modulation into the X and Y input.
This will allow you to recreate a complex quad panning or vector mixing jam.

REVERSIBLE! The module ships with a second faceplate that is designed to mounted upside down (so joystick is at the bottom) and there are jumpers on the back of the module so you can coordinate the reversed orientation of the joystick. This is to facilitate use in a skiff. The instructions for reversing the panel are in the 'Demos' tab."

Yamaha DX7 IID E! Grey Matter Demo by DKS SYNTH LAB

Published on Sep 6, 2017 DKS SYNTH LAB

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Mono Tom Station (Tom Cat thru Circuit Mono Station)

Published on Sep 6, 2017 HardtekStudios

"The Tom Cat's output is going into the Novation Circuit Mono Station for some extra distortions and crazy filtering! For most of the jam, only the audio in is turned up on the Circuit Mono Station. Toward the end I bring in some Ring Mod and Sub oscillator."

Buchla Beat 12

Published on Sep 6, 2017 boobtube356

"Woo hoo!"

Native Instruments Announces New MASCHINE & KOMPLETE KONTROL Hardware

"MASCHINE Mk3 and KOMPLETE KONTROL Mk2 S49 / S61 now available to pre-order

September 7, 2017 – Native Instruments today announces the next generation of MASCHINE and KOMPLETE KONTROL hardware. Unified by an all-new industrial design, both units have been re-engineered to inspire and enable nonstop creativity, boasting more intuitive workflows, optimized layouts, vivid visual feedback, and deeper studio integration.

MASCHINE Mk3 delivers the best ever workflow for quickly sketching and capturing ideas. It adds two high-resolution color screens for easier sound browsing, editing, sample-slicing, and more. The new hardware also features more dedicated function buttons and larger, more responsive pads that retain the same ergonomic layout users know and love. For enhanced convenience and portability, MASCHINE now features a built-in 96kHz / 24-bit audio interface.

KOMPLETE KONTROL Mk2 extends the original keyboard’s workflow with 17 additional function buttons and two high-resolution color screens for browsing, previewing sounds, and more. And now – thanks to enhanced DAW and MASCHINE integration – it’s possible to mix, navigate, and edit projects directly from the hardware. The professional-grade Fatar keybeds and unique Light Guide are joined by new pitch and mod wheels, plus a horizontal touch strip for additional expression.

“We’ve learned from artists and our users that the biggest challenge in creative work isn’t one of getting started, but of keeping going,” explains MASCHINE Product Owner Chris La Pietra. “We developed these new products in tandem to address this problem: Beyond sparking inspiration, they fuel the whole creative process – they help users get in the zone and stay there. They feel great, they integrate with existing setups, and they make music production as fun, intuitive, and hands-on as possible.”
“We set the benchmark for integrated music production software and hardware some years ago, and these latest products signify a major new milestone in our journey,” explains Mate Galic, CTO and President of Native Instruments.
“Holistic, tactile experiences and optimized layouts showcase the most powerful features in a completely intuitive way and support a sustained creative workflow. Sophisticated integration, with an ever-expanding software ecosystem of KOMPLETE, MASCHINE, and NKS plug-ins, make these the most advanced music production hardware units available today.”
Pricing and availability
The new MASCHINE, KOMPLETE KONTROL S49, and KOMPLETE KONTROL S61 will be available at the NI Online Shop and retailers from October 5, 2017. All three units will be available to pre-order from September 7 at the NI Online Shop. Pricing remains the same as the previous versions in all markets.

MASCHINE EUR 599, USD 599, JPY 72800, GBP 479, AUD 899
KOMPLETE KONTROL S49 EUR 599, USD 599, JPY 69800, GBP 479, AUD 899
KOMPLETE KONTROL S61 EUR 699, USD 699, JPY 79800, GBP 559, AUD 1049"

About MASCHINE Mk3
The next generation of MASCHINE hardware lets you effortlessly produce beats, melodies, and harmonies with powerful drum synths, premium sounds, an integrated sampler, and more – cutting-edge software meets intuitive hardware for an ultra-smooth workflow.

Key features
• Integrated hardware/software system includes sampler, arranger, mixer, FX, and more


• 8 GB MASCHINE library with samples, one-shots, sliced loops, sampled instruments, presets, patterns, drum kits, and songs

• Includes 25 GB KOMPLETE 11 SELECT library

• 25 pro-quality studio and creative FX including filter, EQ, delay, reverb, and compressor

• 2 high-resolution RGB color displays for precision sample slicing, sound tweaking, note editing, mixing, browsing, and more

• 16 large, ultra-sensitive pads make two-handed drumming easy

• Pro-grade, 96kHz / 24-bit audio interface with 2 x ¼” TRS line outputs, 2 x ¼” TRS line inputs, ¼” dynamic mic input, stereo headphone output, 1 x MIDI In, 1 x MIDI out, and 1 x Footswitch

• Touch sensitive knobs for parameter tweaking

• Smart Strip for strumming notes, pitch bending sounds, performing with FX, and more

• Four-directional push encoder for browsing, navigating, and adjusting levels and balance

• Powered via USB 2.0 or with the included power supply unit

• Seamless integration with KOMPLETE
• Classic groovebox features including 16 velocity levels, swing, pad link, note repeat, step sequencer, and vintage MPC 60/SP-1200 sampling emulation

• Compatible with all major DAWs (including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and FL Studio) as a VST or Audio Units plug-in, with full multi-core support


About KOMPLETE KONTROL Mk2
With the latest generation of KOMPLETE KONTROL hardware, music-making becomes a more intuitive, hands-on experience. Perform expressively, browse and preview sounds, tweak parameters, sketch your ideas, and navigate and mix your project – all from one fully integrated centerpiece for studio and stage.

Key features
• Smart keyboard controller for all your virtual instruments

• Pro-grade Fatar keybeds with aftertouch – 49 or 61 semi-weighted keys

• Ergonomic pitch and mod wheels, plus touch strip for expression control

• Pre-mapped control of KOMPLETE instruments and hundreds of Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) instruments from leading manufacturers

• Full VSTi support

• Tag-based preset browsing: Find sounds quickly and hear instant previews

• Two high-res color screens for browsing, tweaking, mixing, and more

• Light Guide: RGB lights above each key highlight drum cells, key switches, chords, scales, and more

• Smart Play: See scales and modes on the Light Guide, play chord progressions and arpeggios with single keys, or map any scale to white keys only

• Deep integration with MASCHINE software / hardware

• Intuitive control over Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, and GarageBand. Cubase and Nuendo integration coming soon after initial release

• 4-directional push encoder for one-handed sound browsing and project navigation

• Two assignable pedal inputs

• MIDI in / out

• USB 2.0 bus powered

• Includes KOMPLETE 11 SELECT
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SMEM (Swiss Museum for Electronic Music Instruments)

This one in via swissdoc:

"SMEM (swiss museum for electronic music instruments) aims to establish as the worlds first platform for electronic music instruments. The first base of this project was laid by the incredible collection of Klemens Niklaus Trenkle who for the last 35 years collected numerous and valuable synthesizers, organs, keyboards, effects- and studiogear. SMEM is located in the innovation center of the “BlueFactory” in Freiburg-Fribourg (Switzerland). It will gradually build up its different activities on an international level while increasing its current collection."

Click here for the site. When you get there, click on the three bars to the left of the "smem" logo on the top left to get to the site menu.

KORG TRITON "Ultra Pads" Ambient Synthesizer Music Demo Rik Marston PRO-REC

Published on Sep 6, 2017

"KORG TRITON 'ULTRA PADS' PRO-REC
SYNTHESIZER DEMO BY RIK MARSTON
**WATCH IN HD!!** **TURN IT UP!**

The Korg Triton Classic in action demonstrating
the incredible programming power of PRO-REC,
the world famous patch / program makers of high
quality sounds for your keyboards!!!
No, I don't work for them, I just swear by them,
and their hard sweat & tears has paid off!
"ULTRA PADS" is one of the BEST sound banks for
the KORG TRITON series music workstations!
PERIOD! It is my favorite by far, worth every $$!
I love this .PCG sound bank, excellent for any
project that needs BEAUTIFUL MOTION SYNTHS & PADS.
Beautiful ARP's, Shimmering Sweeps... AWESOME!!

Here is the direct link:
http://www.pro-rec.com/triton.html

Here are the .PCG Names & Times in Video:

SPACE BONES @ 00:07
SILENT SWIPES @ 04:04
GLOBAL NIGHTS @ 06:03
ETERNAL PEACE @ 09:06
MIRACULOUS @ 12:20
WINDY SPACE @ 16:04
BIG N FATT @ 19:20

...And these are just the TIP of what is on this bank,
128 beautiful "ULTRA PADS", Just SWEET!!!! A++++++++
Perfect for:
POP, DANCE, TRANCE, WORLD, NEW AGE, AMBIENT & SOUNDTRACKS...
It will work on the TRITON Classic, Le, Studio, Rack & Extreme!!
(And Karma but the ARP's don't function in the PCG's)

Recorded DRY into Ableton LIVE with no other FX.

Thank you for watching!!!"

ARP ODYSSEY Mk1 2800 SN 281884

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Synthesizers.com Introduces the Q106A Oscillator

Published on Sep 6, 2017 synthesizersdotcom

"Hosted by Roger Arrick of Synthesizers.com"

via Synthesizers.com

"The Q106A Oscillator combines the features of the popular Q106 oscillator along with the Q141 Aid module, all in a dual-wide panel. Additionally, the Q106A provides AC/DC switching of linear and exponential frequency inputs.

If you already have a Q106 oscillator, use the conversion kit.

The Q106A is compatible with the Q161 Oscillator Mixer."

Quick Roland TR-08 & SH-01A Boutique Jam

Published on Sep 6, 2017 Perfect Circuit Audio

"This video shows the 3 modes of the SH-01A. The drums come from the TR-08 which is clocking the sequencer on the SH-01A.

Based off of what is arguably the most important drum machine ever produced, the TR-808, Roland has meticulously modeled every component with their ACB technology making the TR-08. Vintage TR-808s can climb to prices in the thousands, and now one can have a playable piece of hardware for a fraction of the used price. Not only that, but it also includes USB/MIDI connection and a Trigger Out for synchronizing with other modular gear. Maintaining the sound quality and play-ability of the original, the TR-08 is the next step.

The SH-01A is meticulously modeled after the circuits of the SH-101, using Roland's patented ACB technology. The SH-01A builds on the design of the original, providing MIDI/USB interfacing, as well as CV and Gate outputs for controlling modular synthesizers with the built in sequencer. It also has an External clock input for synchronizing with external devices. With all the modern developments added to such a classic machine, nothing can stop the SH-01A.

Available here:
https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/r...
https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/r..."

MATRIXSYNTH Members get %10 off at Perfect Circuit Audio!

60s Roland TB-03 and Elektron Digitakt session.

Published on Sep 6, 2017 DubMasterFish

"Based around the track 'Tussmörker'.
Full track is available on most streaming services."

Percussa Launches Limited-Time Slacker Backer Offer

via Percussa:

"PERCUSSA Completes Succesful Super Signal Processor Eurorack Kickstarter, Launches Limited-Time Slacker Backer Offer

Los Angeles, California - PERCUSSA completed its succesful month-long kickstarter campaign last Sunday, September 3rd, at 8AM PDT, reaching a total of $62,849 (314% funded, based on its original goal of $20,000), unlocking multiple stretch goals with additional features such as USB MIDI MPE support, and 10 additional DSP modules, including a powerful granular sound synthesis processor.

The kickstarter campaign it completed is for its new Super Signal Processor (SSP) Eurorack Module, for which development will begin immediately, and for which the first units are planned to ship in April 2018.

The SSP will be based on its PERCUSSA Engine and PERCUSSA Remote products, which were first presented last Winter NAMM 2017 in Anaheim, CA. Engine is a sound synthesis platform based on a powerful quad-core ARM Cortex A17 processor, delivering over 20,000 DMIPS, paired with high end AKM ADCs and DACs capable of 192khz sample rate and 32 bit resolution, and a full colour 1600x480 LVDS display. Remote is a professional USB control surface with high quality switches and encoders. Both Engine and Remote feature aluminium machined (CNC) housings and knobs.

The SSP will bring the same powerful sound synthesis capabilities to the eurorack format, and will feature 16 input channels and 8 output channels, USB host and device ports, and a micro SD card slot. It will also feature 4 high quality encoders and 18 durable switches, and the same 1600x480 full colours IPS LVDS display. The input and output channels will be provided using 3.5mm connectors, DC coupled, to support both audio and control voltage signals. The same high end AKM ADCs and DACs will be used for the inputs and outputs.

The kickstarter campaign is now over, but PERCUSSA has opened a limited-time only 'slacker backer' period, starting today, September 5th, and ending Friday September 15th, at 8PM PDT. Artists who wanted to back the campaign but did not have a chance to do so in time, can still pre-order an SSP module at the slacker backer price of $1650 + shipping. To do so they should contact PERCUSSA through the website at https://www.percussa.com/contact

After September 15th, this “slacker backer” offer will no longer be available, and the SSP will be offered for pre-order through PERCUSSA’s online store, and through select dealers, at a higher price point, to be announced in the next weeks.

For more information about the PERCUSSA Super Signal Processor (SSP) Eurorack Module, please see https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/percussa/percussa-super-signal-processor-eurorack-module"

AVP Synth MBS-100 Midi Bass Synthesizer Demo Video

Demo video just added to the main post here.

New Sequencer from DE-GENERATOR

Published on Sep 6, 2017 Rolf Degen

See this post for some details that previously went up.

Knobcon - Golden Knob Banquet with Tom Oberheim & More

As you likely know, Knobcon starts this Friday, September 8. What you might not know is that they will be holding a banquet in honor of Tom Oberheim. If you are going to the event, you might want to check this out. Click here for details on how to attend.

"Join us Saturday Evening for our annual Golden Knob banquet featuring VIP keynote speaker Tom Oberheim. Admission includes catered buffet with vegetarian options, and each ticket is an entry into the door prize drawings.

Enjoy live music by the Knobcon Supper Club All Stars featuring Ed & Judy Howard and Cory Flanigan.

Schedule
Cocktails 6:30p
Dinner 7:00p

Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker
Tom Oberheim is the progenitor of the American polyphonic analogue synthesiser and designer of electronic music devices ranging from the Maestro Phase Shifter to the Oberheim DX drum machine. If you have listened to the radio in the past 40 years, it is impossible for you not to have heard sounds he had a hand in."

Modular Day Barcelona 2017 Set for This Weekend

The fourth Modular Day Barcelona, aka BCN #4, is set for this weekend!

Participants include:

ADDAC SYSTEMS (PT)• ALEX 4 (DE) • BASTL (CZ) • BEFACO (ES) • CUTOFF (ES) • ENDORPHIN.ES (ES) • ERICA SYNTH (LV) • ERROR INSTRUMENTS (NL) • FRAP TOOLS (IT) • GINKO (NL) • GRAU MODULAR (ES) • KNOB SHOP (ES) • MIKROSUM (ES) • MUTANT MONKEY (ES) • MUSIC THING MODULAR (UK) • OVAL SOUND (ES) • PLANKTON ELECTRONICS (ES) • REACTABLE (ES) • REBEL TECHNOLOGY (UK) • SNAZZY FX (US) • SOULSBY (UK) • SYNAMODEC (ES) • TAULA 4 (ES) • TINRS (NL) • TOUELL SKOUARN (FR) • TRANSIENT MODULES (ES) • VERBOS ELECTRONICS (DE) • WINTER MODULAR (ES) • XOR ELECTRONICS (NL) • MÁS POR CONFIRMAR..."

There will be workshops and concerts. You can find full details at http://www.modulardaybarcelona.org.

Also see the Modular Day Barcelona label directly below for previous posts. The Barcelona label will bring up other events in Barcelona as well.

Microbrute, MPC1000, Odyssey synth jam

Published on Sep 6, 2017 Ian R

"Excuse my spazzy keyboard playing."

Manny's Memorymoog Restoration (by Synthpro)

Published on Sep 6, 2017 synthpro

"Hey Guys,

This is yet another Memorymoog restoration I have been working on for Manny.

Thank you all for watching and a special thank you to Manny for your business, its greatly appreacited.

Also, for those interested, be sure to check out my site: https://synthpro.wixsite.com/synthrestore

Sincerely,
Jareth"

Modular Workshop - Live @ Analogue Zone Showroom E02

Streamed live 31 minutes ago Analogue Zone Showroom / Synths and Studio

"Modular Workshop - Live from the Showroom

Modular Workshop is a weekly live series from the Analogue Zone Budapest showroom with our experienced modular electronic music performer & friend, Ramin Sayyah. The series was created in order to introduce either one particular module or a very special selection of module-combinations to make various kinds of music with them.

A new episode is streamed live every Wednesday on Analogue Zone's Youtube channel. After a short live performance, Ramin walks us through the building blocks of the patch and answers any questions raised by the viewers.

Tune in every Wednesday afternoon for the show and feel free to ask questions directly during the live stream - also let us know if you want to pay a visit to the showroom during the live show: we can accept a few guests too.

This week's episode focuses on one of the mightiest sequencers, the Stillson Hammer MKII. Thanks to its versatility and utilisation modes, Ramin will demonstrate the best uses of the pattern saving function and good combinations for its 4 CV and Gate outputs in the composition.

LET'S CONNECT!
AnalogueZone ► http://www.analoguezone.com"

New AVP Synth MBS-100 Soviet Inspired Monophonic Bass Synthesizer

Published on Sep 6, 2017 AVP Synth

"In the first part of the video demo, MBS-100 is being controlled by Korg SQ-1 step sequencer. No eq nor fx are applied. In the second part you can hear MBS-100 multitracked in a DAW via MIDI, no EQ has been applied only some reverb and delay at times. Drums are sequenced externally!"

AVP Synth has produced a number of soviet inspired synths including the MAD-5 and HMS-100. Their latest is the MSB-100.

"MBS-100 - a monophonic bass synthesizer inspired by synthesizers produced in the soviet era times while having the flexibility, MIDI control and compact steel package of the 21st century. It has 19 knobs, 3 switches and 4 buttons with which you can control the parameters of the sound and MIDI.

Details:
• Method of synthesis – hybrid analog-digital synthesis;
• Voltage-controlled digital oscillators (VCDO) - two, each with four waveforms: saw, square, pulse 1 (25% rate), pulse 2 (10% rate).
Note: Pulse 1 and 2 are similar to PMW but are fixed similar to «Aelita», «Polivoks» synthesizers for e.g.
Octave ranges - 3 octaves for OSC1 and 5 octaves for OSC2.
• Voltage Controlled Filter (VCF) - one fully analog 12 db/oct low pass filter with cutoff and resonance parameters;
• Envelope Generators (ADSR) – two;
• Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA) – one, fully analog distortion effect selection switch;
• Low frequency oscillator (LFO) - one with two waveform options (square and triangle) to control the VCF.
• MIDI interface - MIDI In, MIDI Thru (16 channels + Omni);
• Audio output - one mix output (mono 6.3 mm jack);
• Controls - 19 knobs, 3 switches, 4 buttons and 11 LED indicators;
• Case: durable steel case with wooden sides;
• Weight: 1 kg;
• Dimensions: L30 x W16 x H8 (cm);
• External power supply – 220v adapter 9 VAC (included).
You can read the full manual here:
https://drive.google.com/open…
Video with direct audio will follow soon !
Price: 449 EURO (or its USD equivalent)
Trackable shipping to Europe/UK, USA/Canada is included.
For other locations, please contact us for a quote!
For all the inquiries please email us:
avpsynths@gmail.com
Best regards,
AVP Synth"

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