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Monday, September 25, 2017

Gotharman's PolySpaze proto - FilterTweak

Published on Sep 25, 2017 gotharman

"Programming a sequence and tweaking the filters on the dusty PolySpaze prototype..."

The Analogue Solutions Fusebox Part 9: Envelopes

Published on Sep 25, 2017 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the envelope functionality of the Analogue Solutions Fusebox."

All parts here.

Random Source Haible Tau Phaser Eurorack Module

Published on Sep 25, 2017 rupertlally

"Brief demo of the eurorack version Random Source Haible Tau Phaser."

via Random Source

"Jürgen Haible's WASP Filter is now available for eurorack in a dual version with some modifications and addons - including a MODE section that acts as a dynamic link between both filters. It allows to combine the filters in series or parallel or anything in between - even voltage controlled(!). Also, each side can blend from lowpass to highpass or bandpass (yes, the notch is in there, too!) creating infinite filterbank combinations. A Sync switch has been added to be able to control both side’s cutoff frequency with from the left side. The unique distortion can be configured to PRE or POST for each side. This is a (mostly) through-hole version containing very few optional SMT parts (not included).

2 Identical Haible WASP filters including distortion
Blend from Lowpass to Highpass or Bandpass
Distortion can be configured to be PRE or POST
MODE blends from serial to parallel setup - even CV controlled.
SYNC: control Cutoff of both filters at the same time
Infinite options from 4-pole VCF to Stereo filter
Massive drone machine
Complex oscillator when patched to self-oscillate
No wiring needed
Random*Source has acquired Jürgen Haible's legacy and is the only authorized source of Haible designs."

Expressive E Touche - Sonic Lab Presentation

Published on Sep 25, 2017 sonicstate

"We had a visit from Expressive E - they showed us their Touche controller, which allows you to transform physical expression into MIDI CC and four channels of CV control."

ROLAND SH-101 + KNAS EKDAHL MOISTURIZER (Spring Reverb) ~ Will They Pair? Ep.34

Published on Sep 25, 2017

"I run the Roland SH-101 through the Ekdahl Moisturizer spring reverb. The SH-101 is a classic analog monophonic synth from the 80s made famous for its use in acid techno. The Moisturizer is a combo spring reverb and analog filter. What's unique about this reverb is that the springs are exposed at the top so you can tap them and play them with your hands. You can also replace the spring tank if you want. It also comes with a multi-mode filter which can be smoothly switched from low pass, bandpass and highpass. There's also an onboard LFO which you can modulate the filter with. Finally, it has various different CV jacks on the back for interfacing with external analog gear.

This video is part information part demo. I go over all the different knobs on the Moisturizer and experiment with different sounds along the way."

MFB Tanzmaus & Moog Sub Phatty

Published on Sep 25, 2017 3rdStoreyChemist

"Jamming with the Tanzmaus drum machine & a Sub Phatty synthesiser synced together.
Clock and sequence from an Elektron Octatrack, with a Kenton Thru-5."

Three Synth Sequence (2). Two Moog Sub 37s and Model 15 Modular.

Published on Sep 25, 2017 Resonant Anvil

"64 step - two notes per step - sequence running on synced Moog Sub 37s. One note-line of the sequence is fed to the MOS-LAB Model 15. Sources from the Model 15 are sine (Osc 1) triangle (Osc 2) and triangle (Osc 3) with different Octave Range settings on each Osc. Changes to octave range made on Model 15 throughout."

Beat707 NXT MIDI Echo Feature

Published on Sep 25, 2017 William Kalfelz

"Here's the new feature on the Beat707 NXT. A MIDI Echo option. You can have 6 echos in total (maybe more, depending on how much RAM we have left once everything is done). Echo option with the following options: track selector, number of 96 PPQ ticks, space in 96 PPQ ticks, Attach or Decay Velocity and the option to select when the echo happens: on all notes, max or lower forced velocity notes.

www.Beat707.com

Edit: just added Mute Solo Mode
https://github.com/Beat707/Beat707-NXT/
This is a new great feature for live performance."

A Halottak Harangja

Published on Sep 25, 2017 davidryle

"A little early for the haunting season of October, but this project started with a drone from a STG Soundlabs wavefolder and progressed to a new low of morbidity.
The computer reading of excerpts from Edgar Allen Poe's 'A Premature Burial' seemed to fit the theme well."

Novation Bass Station 2 & Boss RV6 Reverb

Published on Sep 25, 2017 3rdStoreyChemist

"Bass Station 2 synthesiser through the RV6 Reverb.

No further processing except normalisation."

Moog Minitaur, EHX Small Stone & Strymon Timeline

Published on Sep 25, 2017 3rdStoreyChemist

"Minitaur synthesiser through a vintage Small Stone phaser and Timeline delay. Minitaur is sequenced from an Electron Octatrack.

No further processing except normalisation."

ANTS! patch: I love chaos

Published on Sep 25, 2017 Plankton Elec

http://ants.metapatch.com/patch/9440

"Anti Depressiva" autumnal jam with Vitamin Erebus, Akai Rhythm Wolf & Beatstep

Published on Sep 25, 2017 Ludwig Kopp

"Contains Vitamin:
A Kai Rhythm Wolf
B eatstep
D readbox Erebus

Unprocessed crude analogue.
Thanks for checking."

Tasty Chips GR-1 as an FX unit - Live sampling and playback

Published on Sep 25, 2017 Tasty Chips

"Quick video that demonstrates the GR-1's new live sampling capabilities. Input sound is streamed from a laptop and input via a USB soundcard (the small black on the back). All granular synthesis options are in effect, and allow stuff like scratching, time stretch, comb filtering, harmonizing (using the play buttons and sliders).

Music by Holon (Mark Rydyger) https://soundcloud.com/mark-r-3. Track "Awake To A New Reality". Many thanks!

Sorry about the low recording quality. This was all just grabbed quickly from the ipad mic. Nothing better at hand right now!"

Sunday, September 24, 2017

A few cool tunes with the Casio MT-100 Casiotone

Published on Sep 24, 2017 SynthMania

Yamaha CS01 mk11

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via this auction

"The CS01 is the perfect mono synth for bubbly and growling bass! It features a very nice 24dB resonant voltage-controlled filter with adjustable slider control over resonance. In addition to the oscillators' sine and square type waveforms there is PWM and noise. There are also LFO controls, glissando (like portamento), a typical ADSR envelope generator, pitch & mod wheels and even a breath controller input."

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AKAI AX-73 VINTAGE ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

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via this auction

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Korg Minilogue Free Patch Bank Part 2 by Earmonkey - Intergalactic

Published on Sep 24, 2017 Earmonkey Music

"I'm putting together a free Minilogue Patch Bank (as soon as I figure out how to do that). Here is Part 2. I played each patch with no FX, then put on some Valhalla Reverb and Delay. The Minilogue delay is a little too noisy for my liking. But anyway, as soon as I have the whole video series completed and the Patch Bank ready for download, I'll update this description with a link. In the meanwhile, have fun listening to some of the stuff I've been trying to push the Minilogue into."

Part 1 here.

Isolation Escape

Published on Sep 24, 2017 verstaerker

"my latest track 'Isolation Escape' - done with lot's of synths - most prominent the Macbeth Elements (bassline) and the Monomachine (glitchy drums) - Roland Ju-06,elektron Digitakt and Rytm, Buchla Music Easel and the small Serge system have also been used for other parts"

Moog Prodigy 336A Vintage Synthesizer Keyboard SN 9698

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Kick.S / X1219 (Acid)

Published on Sep 24, 2017 Kick.S

/// Equipment ////
BigSky
MV802
Digitakt
TR-Rack
TimLine
ToneLab
Mixwizard
xOxbOx

LPZW.SCHLEUßIG peek2

Published on Sep 24, 2017 k101011 k

"showing off our prototype with unfinished firmware. I hope to be done with it at the end of Sep'17."

Follow-up to this post.

Cheetah MS6 Short Video 1

Published on Sep 24, 2017 Paddy C

"A quick run through some user presets on the Cheetah MS6 analogue synth module. plus graphics showing the Maad firmware upgrade."

DSI Prophet Rev 2 with Meris Mercury 7

Published on Sep 24, 2017 Dimitrios Sismanis

"Quick run with Rev 2 and Meris Mercury 7."

Sequence on Two Moog Sub 37s.

Published on Sep 24, 2017 Resonant Anvil

"The volume on the lower Sub 37 is turned down at first. Being synced to the upper, it tracks changes made to the upper panel, and so comes in at around 43 seconds with a touch on the upper volume control, as shown. 64 step sequence: two notes per step. There are two attempts at it in this one clip."

Dave Smith Instruments Mono Evolver Keyboard (PE Edition) SN 00419

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via this auction

"The synth features the Potentiometer Edition upgrade ($225), which was performed by Dave Smith Instruments in San Francisco. Additionally, I've upgraded to Prophet knobs ($65)"

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Metasonix D-2000 vacuum tube drum machine eurorack synth + RK1 noisedrum

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Oberheim 4-Voice and OB-Xa Ghost Jam

Published on Sep 24, 2017 Vintage Synthesizer Museum

"Oberheim 4-Voice and OB-Xa demo recorded direct to 2-track and video work done at the Vintage Synthesizer Museum. Book a private appointment to play these classics yourself.
www.vintagesynthmuseum.com
vintagesynthmuseum@gmail.com
510-859-3558"

Korg Minilogue Free Patch Bank Part 1 by Earmonkey - Intergalactic

Published on Sep 24, 2017 Earmonkey Music

"I'm putting together a free Minilogue Patch Bank (as soon as I figure out how to do that). Here is Part 1. I played each patch with no FX, then put on some Valhalla Reverb and Delay. The Minilogue delay is a little too noisy for my liking. But anyway, as soon as I have the whole video series completed and the Patch Bank ready for download, I'll update this description with a link. In the meanwhile, have fun listening to some of the stuff I've been trying to push the Minilogue into. Here are the presets in this video:
JH TriWizard 0:00
JH MssivePWM 1:20
JH SaTrnWind 2:34
JH PeOple 3:53
JH TeMpest 5:50
JH SugarLips 7:02
JH SciencTom 8:49
JH PipeLiNE 9:34

More to come...."

While My Guitar Gently Weeps on Moog & Ukulele

Published on Sep 23, 2017 Miguel d'Oliveira

"First mistake was not using a click. It went downhill from there.
(Poorly played) ukulele + 2 monophonic synth lines (pretending to be a theremin)"

RELOAD - Hadra Trance Festival 2017 - Moon Stage - Kassa

Published on Sep 24, 2017 RELOAD

"RELOAD - Kassa live
Hadra Trance Festival 2017 - Moon Stage
https://soundcloud.com/reloadmodular/..."

Sequentix Cirklon & eurorack modular.

Corsynth Ports Their C101 OTA Lowpass Filter MKII to Eurorack with the C101E

Corsynth first introduced their 5U format C101 OTA Lowpass Filter MKII back in 2015. They have now ported it to eurorack format.

via Corsynth

"The C101E OTA Lowpass filter is a low pass filter based on four cascade OTA-stages. This OTA filter design can be found in many classic synthesizers like Roland Jupiter 8, Roland Juno 60, Roland System 100m, Roland SH-1, SH-7, SH-101, Roland System 700, Jen SX1000 and many more.

C101E main characteristics

Two filter outputs with 6db and 24db response
Voltage controlled resonance
Three modulation inputs ( one with an inverter )
Two audio inputs with a built in mixer
Gain compensation circuit for the 24db output. Better bass response and no more volume drop when you turn up the resonance.
Filter self oscillate and can be used as VCO ( 1V/Octave )
Temperature compensated
16hp"

You can find a ton of posts featuring the C101 here.

ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS TELEMARK SN 3728

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via this auction

"This synth is incredibly huge sounding.. very much like a classic Oberheim SEM with so many ways to modulate and tweak tone. Its a great analog synth, very unique. It can obviously make some killer basses and leads but can also generate some wicked textures and drones. It all works as it should."

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Novation A Station Analog Modelling Polyphonic Synth Module

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"Digital successor Bass Station Rack based on the VA synthesis modelling engine inspired from famous Supernova."

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Roland TR-909 - Fantastic Condition w/ Professionally Modified Kick and Hi-Hats

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Published on Sep 20, 2017 NolaNola Nolita

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"As you can tell, this is a very specialized version of this classic drum machine. This 909 contains modifications (thanks to Colin Fraser) to the kick as well as the high-hats, to give you far more flexibility that what is traditionally offered by a typical 909. The mods to the kick are the group of three rotary controls above low/mid Tom controls. As you can see, the same rotary knobs that were on the original were used on the mods. Mods to kick add three new controls:

- Pitch: controls the frequency of the bass drum oscillator
- Drive: allows waveform adjustment from normal to square, for hard clipped sounds
- Tune Depth: varies the amount of the initial pitch sweep (decay is set by TUNE control)

These mods literally give the 909 the ability to produce any kind of kick imaginable, from overdriven, to deep, pulsating kicks. I've posted 5 minutes worth of nothing but these modified kicks on Youtube - this is just the tip of the iceberg. You could literally tinker with variations to the kicks for days.

https://youtu.be/SqpnQhg_U14

The hi-hats mod gives a tune control for the hi-hats that functions the same way as the tune controls for the crash and ride cymbals. This adds a lot of depth and flexibility. Youtube video with sounds of the Hi-Hat mods can be found here:

https://youtu.be/JWsx7rVu8GA

More details on the mods can be found here"

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New Minimoog D and 3 Oberheim Filters (SEM Pro, Semblance and Telemark - K)

Published on Sep 24, 2017 martinjazz78

"Autumn melancholy is here ....at least in my improvised dawless, analogue and semi-modular synths track. Recorded live in one take, everything happening on the fly while playing, stereo output from my Motu interface only.

Gear used:
SEM Pro by Tom Oberheim (modern reissue)
Minimoog Model D (modern reissue)
Elements Synthesizer by Ken Macbeth
Taurus III Bass Pedals by Moog
Semblance by Analogue Solutions
Telemark-K by Analogue Solutions
Cirklon by Sequentix (hardware sequencer)
Roland Space Echo (vintage tape one)
Strymon Big Sky

There are four sequences running, each up to 16 steps with various random parameters, all of them are controlled by Cirklon hardware sequencer via midi:
1. Taurus III Bass Pedals
2. Semblance
3. Telemark-K
4. SEM Pro by Tom Oberheim. The sequence on Oberheim can be also understood as lead over the three remaining sequences.

Then there are random sounds that are self-generated by the Elements Synthesizer by Ken Macbeth and lead solo improvised on the new Minimoog Model D.

Although we have 3 Oberheim type filters in the video, I have to say that the ones on Analogue Solutions gear do sound and do behave differently than the one on SEM Pro. Probably no surprise, we are in analogue realm, where nothing is identical. As well, I believe I've somewhere seen an interview with Jonh Carpenter from Analogue Solutions, where he was saying that it wasn't his intention to copy SEM that his filter, oscillators etc. are purposely different.

For maximum enjoyment, I recommend good headphones or even better good speakers with subwoofer. Dive well into melancholy of autumn 2017 ;)"

Gotharman's PolySpaze - Some Analog FilterBank Sounds

Published on Sep 24, 2017 gotharman

"All sounds are made by Polyspaze. A few drum samples were used.
www.gotharman.dk"

Moog Minitaur & Behringer VD400 Vintage Delay

Published on Sep 24, 2017

"Minitaur synthesiser through the VD400. Minitaur is sequenced from an Elektron Octatrack.

No further processing except normalisation."

Twisted Electrons Crazy 8 (no talking)

Published on Sep 24, 2017 Bonedo Synthesizers

'Twisted Electrons Crazy 8 Sequencer - live jam"

Roland Juno-60 Analog Synthesizer (1982) moody autumn track

Published on Sep 24, 2017 RetroSound

"(c) 2017 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound

synthesizer sounds: Roland Juno-60 analog synthesizer from the year 1982
bass: SCI Pro-One analog synthesizer (1981)
drums: LinnDrum (1982)
recording: multi-tracking without midi
fx: reverb and delay"

cs01 JDSound0924

Published on Sep 23, 2017 ryouichi harada

'80s style sequencing with Roland MC-500 mkII

Published on Sep 23, 2017

Technical information:
Sequencer: Roland MC-500 mkII
Drums: Roland TR-707
Bass: Yamaha DX7
String Pad: Roland JX-8P
Bell Melody: Korg DW-8000
Reverb: Overloud Breverb2

Saturday, September 23, 2017

Pro2 - Noodle

Published on Sep 23, 2017 100 Things I Do

"Its been a while since I did something with the Pro2. This time out I play with the FM capabilities and the Super Saw. I really should focus on the digital wave forms and the morphing capability between them one week!"

Electronic Music Live without PC / DAWless jammin

Published on Sep 23, 2017 Rickinger B.

"I am playing this track live with the Pyramid from Squarp. This hardware sequencer is awesome. You dont need any DAW. I am using the internal sequencers of the Elektron Analog Four and Analog Rytm, too. I hope you'll like this track.

https://soundcloud.com/rickinger

Used equipment:

Squarp Pyramid
Nord Lead A1R
Moog SubPhatty
BOSS Super Chorus CH-1
Dreadbox murmux v2
Elektron Analog Four
Elektron Analog Rytm

All synths are recorded in 2-Track in Logic Pro X."

Elektron Digitakt and RYTM noises - Introvertmusic

Published on Sep 23, 2017 Introvertmusic

"Elektron Rytm run into my Digitakt and recorded directly into my iPhone 6S using a Apogee Jam 96K

Sorry for the slight distortion on the sub bass

Uploading my back log of longer versions of my Instagram clips www.instagram.com/introvertmusic"

Gothic Instruments Dronar Dark Synthesis Sound on Sound Demo & Review

You can find the full review on Sound on Sound here.

"Having designed their interesting Kontakt-based Dronar front-end, Gothic Instruments are now moving pretty quickly to provide users with a range of sample content (‘modules’) to exploit it. The subject of this review is the latest Dronar ‘module’, Dark Synthesis. Given the title, there are no prizes for guessing what the bulk of the 7GB of raw sample material is built upon."

Most of the content for Dronar Dark Synthesis was done by supporting MATRIXSYNTH Member, Adam Pietruszko of KNOBZ.NET.

Below is the official trailer video and details for Dronar Dark Synthesis.

Published on Jun 15, 2017 Time+Space

"Add tension, darkness and mystery to your music and evoke instant emotions in your audience with DRONAR: Dark Synthesis - the fourth module in Gothic Instruments´ incredibly successful series of Kontakt sound design tools.

Twisted. Bold. Supernatural. Disturbing. Industrial...

Heavily synthetic tones that are reminiscent of some of today´s most popular TV dramas and complex cinematic sound design layers combine with DRONAR´s critically acclaimed audio sculpting tools to make it easy to shape your own take on this sought after Synthwave/Retro Electro sound.

Netflix´s Stranger Things soundtrack, Cliff Martinez´s synth-driven score for the 2011 movie Drive, the music of SynthWave artists such as Kavinsky and Perturbator - DRONAR Dark Synthesis delivers all these types of sounds that would normally take hours to produce from scratch.

KEY FEATURES

Expressive and innovative atmospheric sound creator
Includes 127 .nki presets

Total library size: 7.25GB

Developed for the full (paid for) version of Kontakt 5.6 or higher

Evolving, rich and complex sounds that would otherwise take hours to create

From foreboding otherworldly and disturbing atmospheres to ethereal and mysterious soundscapes

The perfect companion for movie, tv and video game soundtracks

Great for intros, breakdowns and backing layers in electronic music

Expert and beginner friendly

6 pages of simple controls deliver massive control

Create your own rhythm patterns in amongst the pad magic with the Rhythm Editor

Dive deeper with DRONAR´s unique independent arpeggiators

Onboard FX provide further sound design options"

http://www.timespace.com/...

Devil Boxers perform live at Knobcon 2017

Published on Sep 23, 2017 poorness studios

"The Devil Boxers performed live at Knobcon 2017 in the Bug Out Bunker. This 40 minute performance was recorded at the Hyatt Regency in Schaumburg, Illinois on Saturday September 9 staring around 1:15 PM."

MFB Dominion Club - Demo 2

Published on Sep 23, 2017 Cave Way

"I'm taking viewer questions, and making patches to cover different sonic territory. All sounds are from the Club. Presuming people are cool with it, and MFB doesn't send me a cease and desist, I'll keep it up :) One of the questions I got was can the Club make brass, stringy type sounds? The answer I feel is a resounding yes. A sound designer with more experience and time could really shape sounds much better, but this should give you a good idea before you buy. Have questions? let me know. Next on the list are Digi Osc exploration, How low can it go (sub bass), and ambient territories (self-generating patches)."