Tuesday, January 09, 2018
New Reckless Experimentation Audio High Hats Eurorack Module
Published on Jan 9, 2018 Reckless Experimentation Audio LLC
"Need some to add some synth cymbal sounds to your percussion section?"
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, New, New in 2018, New Modules, New Modules in 2018, Reckless Experimentation
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, New, New in 2018, New Modules, New Modules in 2018, Reckless Experimentation
Rick and Morty // Evil Morty Theme [Synth Rock Cover] Ft. Josiah Everhart
Published on Jan 9, 2018 Ace Waters
"I have been playing around with a cover of "For the Damaged Coda" by Blonde Redhead since Zelda Month. Big shout out to Jonah who asked me to cover this song. Also, huge shout out to Josiah Everhart for laying down some sick bass."
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LABELS/MORE: DSI, Kurzweil, MOOG, Teenage Engineering
LABELS/MORE: DSI, Kurzweil, MOOG, Teenage Engineering
Korg Volca Keys Affordable Analog Fun! 2018 Synthesizer Rik Marston
Published on Jan 9, 2018 SynthgodXXX
"Korg Volca Keys Affordable Analog Fun! 2018
Synthesizer Demo by Rik Marston
**Watch in HD!!** **Turn it UP!!!**
If you need some ANALOG Synth .WAVs for your next track:
The Korg Volca Keys!! What a powerful & portable analog synth!
In this video demo I go thru the different filters & modes on the
Korg Volca Keys, starting with POLY MODE then going up thru
the other MODES tweaking away! Sooo much fun to use!!! :)
I love how you can now carry a 3 voice poly analog in your case!
Sa-Weeeeet!! And it sounds pretty good, too!!! I like the DELAY!!!
For the price you can't beat it, seriously 2nd hand prices ROCK!!!
I am going to be experimenting with this for a little bit for sure!
Recorded into Ableton LIVE with no extra FX & I used the awesome
Clavia Nord Lead 2 as a MIDI controller for this demo :)
Thank you for watching!"
Rare Cyntiha Cyndustries Gate Sequencer in Modcan Format
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via this auction
"Awesome deal on a hard to get sequencer. No scratches and everything works."
via this auction
"Awesome deal on a hard to get sequencer. No scratches and everything works."
Roland JUNO-106 Programmable Polyphonic Symbolizer
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via this auction
I was going to correct the title, but then thought, you know, the 106 just might make you a synth symbol amongst your friends.
Note this one has an integrated power cable.
"Tested, everything works great!
Missing frequency fader
Has a few scratches and dings
No manual
Integrated power cable"
via this auction
I was going to correct the title, but then thought, you know, the 106 just might make you a synth symbol amongst your friends.
Note this one has an integrated power cable.
"Tested, everything works great!
Missing frequency fader
Has a few scratches and dings
No manual
Integrated power cable"
TNR-E app on iPad Pro ! + why you should care! cZ5
Published on Jan 9, 2018 VJ FRANZ K
"Another review / discussion with a great app for iPad pro and phones!"
iTunes: TNR-e - US - Yamaha Corporation of America
Parallel Worlds & Self Oscillate – My Window View
Parallel Worlds & Self Oscillate – My Window View from Mamonu on Vimeo.
Artists: Parallel Worlds & Self Oscillate
Album title: (DiN48) World Adapter
Label : DiN
https://www.discogs.com/Parallel-Worlds-Self-Oscillate-World-Adapter/release/7489448
Follow-up to DiN48 - Parallel Worlds & Self Oscillate - World Adapter
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Expert Sleepers General CV Module
Published on Jan 9, 2018 Perfect Circuit Audio
"If you have been waiting for 90's general midi sounds to come to your eurorack the wait is over. The Expert Sleepers General CV is a module with all of the general midi sounds with CV control as well as the ability to playback midi files from a microSD card.
Available here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/e..."
Supporting members of MATRIXSYNTH get %10 off at Perfect Circuit Audio!
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Expert Sleepers
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Expert Sleepers
Soma Laboratory Lyra-8 Organismic synthesizer 2017 white
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via this auction
"Absolutely new and mint. Just arrived. Sounds amazing and completely strange, just like the demos lead you to believe. I decided it's probably too "out there" for me. But it's a super fun monster machine for sure."
See the SOMA label below for more.
via this auction
"Absolutely new and mint. Just arrived. Sounds amazing and completely strange, just like the demos lead you to believe. I decided it's probably too "out there" for me. But it's a super fun monster machine for sure."
See the SOMA label below for more.
Moog Subsequent 37 CV Limited Run 2017
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via this auction
"Moog Subsequent 37 CV Limited Run 2017 Analog synthesizer. This is NOT a stock Sub 37, this is a SPECIAL EDITION unit. Many refinements made (please read about it: )
Only 2,000 of these were made for global sales. This one is serial #26 built on site at Moogfest 2017.
Original owner, no smoke, no gigs, nobody touched it but me. MINT condition. 100% flawless. Will be shipped in original factory box with manual and power cable. PRICE IS FIRM! It is what it is."
via this auction
"Moog Subsequent 37 CV Limited Run 2017 Analog synthesizer. This is NOT a stock Sub 37, this is a SPECIAL EDITION unit. Many refinements made (please read about it: )
Only 2,000 of these were made for global sales. This one is serial #26 built on site at Moogfest 2017.
Original owner, no smoke, no gigs, nobody touched it but me. MINT condition. 100% flawless. Will be shipped in original factory box with manual and power cable. PRICE IS FIRM! It is what it is."
Oberheim Matrix 6R Analog Synthesizer SN K63 0368
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via this auction
"This Oberheim Matrix 6R is very clean. Barely used since it's original purchase date of May 15th 1986 (shown on warranty card). Comes with original Owner's manual. No A/C power cable."
via this auction
"This Oberheim Matrix 6R is very clean. Barely used since it's original purchase date of May 15th 1986 (shown on warranty card). Comes with original Owner's manual. No A/C power cable."
Steiner EVI with Microcon Synth Modual
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via this auction
"Extremely rare Electronic Valve Instrument. Built by Neil Steiner in 1975(one of 200 produced). This particular unit is in museum condition. Please note that the voltage is set for 220, so if purchasing in the the States you'll need to also have a power converter."
via this auction
"Extremely rare Electronic Valve Instrument. Built by Neil Steiner in 1975(one of 200 produced). This particular unit is in museum condition. Please note that the voltage is set for 220, so if purchasing in the the States you'll need to also have a power converter."
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LABELS/MORE: Auctions, Steiner Parker
LABELS/MORE: Auctions, Steiner Parker
Befaco - Hexmix, Hexpander & Hexmix VCA
Published on Jan 9, 2018 DivKidVideo
"Lovely lovely lovely stuff from the Befaco Hex series. Here's the Hexmix, Hexpander and Hexmix VCA as a totally wicked and very playable mixer for your eurorack modular synth system. Together it's 6 channels with variable response VCAs, 3 band EQ, vactrol based mutes and momentariness, softer output 3 band EQ, 1/4" direct "post" outputs (incredibly handy), 3 auxiliaries which are really comprehensive with the mono to stereo send/return with high/low gain options and pre and post outputs. There's also a PFL switching system and headphone out for cue mixes in the headphones and it's just ace. Really ace. Get your hands on one if you get chance it's very playable and capable as well as sounding very good too."
INITIAL AUDIO Sektor Update V.1.0.3 (What´s new?)
Oberheim 6 and Rain OB-6
Published on Jan 8, 2018 Ron Millar
"Sometimes you just gotta synth"
Drekwiz Days Theme
Published on Jan 8, 2018 Ron Millar
"Like Stranger Things only more Drekky"
DSI OB-6 and an Elektron Digitakt doing some weird stuff.
One more, not so weird:
Photon Stream
Published on Jan 9, 2018 Ron Millar
"Exploring Oberheim 6 and Elektron Digitakt combos"
Dexibell Classico L3 Demo Videos by Kraft Music
Dexibell Classico L3 - All Playing, No Talking! Published on Jan 9, 2018 Kraft Music
Dexibell Classico L3 - Full Demo with Ralf Schink Published on Jan 9, 2018 Kraft Music
"Find exclusive Dexibell Classico L3 Organ BUNDLES at Kraft Music:
https://www.kraftmusic.com/brands/dex...
Ralf Schink performs on the Dexibell Classico L3 Digital Organ at Kraft Music.
Want to learn more?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spzx1...
The Dexibell Classico L3 is a portable digital organ for classical music performance and worship settings. Based on Dexibell's T2L technology, the Classico L3 offers "True to Life" sound quality in each of its five classical organ sets, as well as carefully selected orchestral, pedal, and solo voices. Panel controls include seven stops in Manual I, six stops in Manual II, and three Pedal stops, with real tilt tabs and memory pistons. Other features include a 76-note keyboard, built-in stereo speaker system, Bluetooth audio streaming, and USB memory and computer connections.
Get more for your money with an exclusive Dexibell Classico L3 digital organ bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new organ, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please give us a call. Our knowledgeable Sales Advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"
All see the Dexibell Combo J7 Digital Organ.
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LABELS/MORE: Dexibell, New, New in 2018, New Synths, new synths in 2018
LABELS/MORE: Dexibell, New, New in 2018, New Synths, new synths in 2018
Sonic Scenarios: Steady State Fate Entity Percussion — Demo & Overview by CONTROL
Published on Jan 9, 2018 CTRL MOD
"Demo & Functional Overview of the Entity Percussion. An electronic drum module by Steady State Fate (SSF).
Sonic Scenarios is a series of videos chronicling the features, designs and sounds of Eurorack format synthesizer modules with sound designer Mike Kiraly — Presented by Control.
For more info on the SSF Entity Percussion: https://www.ctrl-mod.com/products/ste...
Video by Sonic Scenarios for Control:
www.sonic-scenarios.com
Control is a synthesizer brick & mortar shop located in the South Williamsburg Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY specializing in Eurorack Modular, vintage traditional and unusual eccentric electronic devices both analog and digital. Please do not hesitate to get in touch.
ctrl-mod.com"
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Steady State Fate, synth tutorials
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Steady State Fate, synth tutorials
Brighton Modular Meet Set for June 30th & July 1st 2018
via @thonk_synth
"Date for your calendar! Brighton Modular Meet 2018 - June 30th to July 1st"
And via the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts:
"Now in its sixth year, the annual Brighton Modular Meet returns to the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts.
Over the last five years modular synthesizers have become smaller and more accessible than ever before. With this has come a huge rise in their popularity and the scene continues to grow year on year.
The Brighton Modular Meet is one of the largest events of its kind in the UK and is host to synth DIY workshops, live performances, artist and developer talks and presentations; there will also be a free and open table-top meet led by industry experts and synth enthusiasts.
Visitors can see a wide range of audio and video modular synthesizers on show, from developers and manufacturers that range from small one-man-bands all the way up to large and long established companies, as well as synths designed and built by artists, musicians and DIY enthusiasts.
Bring your gear to the modular meet, and mingle with like-minded modular synth enthusiasts, developers, manufacturers and resellers."
Doepfer Dark Link w/ Original Box & Manual
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via this auction
"Serial No:112713.
Includes 4 patch cables, original printed manual, 12VAC power supply.
Works perfectly. a couple of scratches. Selling, as we do not use this in our current setup, but a necessary device for the modular synthesist.
Description: USB/MIDI In, CV/Gate Out
With the Doepfer Dark Link interface, MIDI goes in, CV and Gate come out — simple as that. It's the perfect way to control a modular synthesizer, or any vintage synth really, with modern MIDI or USB sequencers.
Four CV outputs pass along MIDI note messages, pitch bend, velocity, and control change messages (you can quickly assign the CC# via the Learn switch). Synthesists appreciate the addition of a Glide control for portamento playing. Want to control your analog synths via USB or MIDI? Get the Doepfer Dark Link.
Doepfer Dark Link Interface Features:
USB/MIDI to CV/Gate interface
Allows you to control analog synths via USB or MIDI
CV outputs for notes, pitch bend, velocity, and CC controller
Learn button allows you to easily assign the CC value for CV4 output
Glide control for portamento playing with any synthesizer
Tech Specs
Type: MIDI/USB to CV/Gate Interface
MIDI I/O: In
Outputs: 1 x 1/8" (gate), 4 x 1/8" (CV)
USB: 1 x Type B
Power: 12V AC power supply (included)
Height: 1.37"
Depth: 2.36"
Width: 5.80""
via this auction
"Serial No:112713.Includes 4 patch cables, original printed manual, 12VAC power supply.
Works perfectly. a couple of scratches. Selling, as we do not use this in our current setup, but a necessary device for the modular synthesist.
Description: USB/MIDI In, CV/Gate Out
With the Doepfer Dark Link interface, MIDI goes in, CV and Gate come out — simple as that. It's the perfect way to control a modular synthesizer, or any vintage synth really, with modern MIDI or USB sequencers.
Four CV outputs pass along MIDI note messages, pitch bend, velocity, and control change messages (you can quickly assign the CC# via the Learn switch). Synthesists appreciate the addition of a Glide control for portamento playing. Want to control your analog synths via USB or MIDI? Get the Doepfer Dark Link.
Doepfer Dark Link Interface Features:
USB/MIDI to CV/Gate interface
Allows you to control analog synths via USB or MIDI
CV outputs for notes, pitch bend, velocity, and CC controller
Learn button allows you to easily assign the CC value for CV4 output
Glide control for portamento playing with any synthesizer
Tech Specs
Type: MIDI/USB to CV/Gate Interface
MIDI I/O: In
Outputs: 1 x 1/8" (gate), 4 x 1/8" (CV)
USB: 1 x Type B
Power: 12V AC power supply (included)
Height: 1.37"
Depth: 2.36"
Width: 5.80""
NRSynth Alligator
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via this auction
"The NRSynth brand is not so well known, but I’ll simply steal a line from guitar/amplifier ads to describe it – It’s all about the tone. The oscillators and the LP filter are based on the classic ARP design and the State Variable filter is based on the Steiner-Parker Synthacon filter. In addition, there’s a distortion circuit cloned from the classic Big Muff.
In addition to that great-sounding core, there’s LFOs, envelopes, a Wavefolder on VCO 3, Ring Mod, and a very nice Modulation Matrix setup.
The form factor makes it easy to get around and there’s a lot of places where the modulation amounts can be adjusted, the filters and VCA overdrive nicely, and the envelopes are snappy."
See the NR Synth label below for some demos.
via this auction
"The NRSynth brand is not so well known, but I’ll simply steal a line from guitar/amplifier ads to describe it – It’s all about the tone. The oscillators and the LP filter are based on the classic ARP design and the State Variable filter is based on the Steiner-Parker Synthacon filter. In addition, there’s a distortion circuit cloned from the classic Big Muff.
In addition to that great-sounding core, there’s LFOs, envelopes, a Wavefolder on VCO 3, Ring Mod, and a very nice Modulation Matrix setup.
The form factor makes it easy to get around and there’s a lot of places where the modulation amounts can be adjusted, the filters and VCA overdrive nicely, and the envelopes are snappy."
See the NR Synth label below for some demos.
Buchla 245cj
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via this auction
"Fully working and calibrated.
With nice NKK start/stop switches (illuminated).
PCB layout by CJ3000
Built by Boops
Panel is screen printed brushed anodized aluminum."
via this auction
"Fully working and calibrated.
With nice NKK start/stop switches (illuminated).
PCB layout by CJ3000
Built by Boops
Panel is screen printed brushed anodized aluminum."
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LABELS/MORE: Auctions, Boops, Buchla, CJ3000, New, New in 2018, New Makers, New Makers in 2018, New Modules, New Modules in 2018, Reverb
LABELS/MORE: Auctions, Boops, Buchla, CJ3000, New, New in 2018, New Makers, New Makers in 2018, New Modules, New Modules in 2018, Reverb
Yamaha CS-70M Vintage Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer
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via this auction
"Selling a very rare CS-70m, the follow-up to the CS-80. This has a very similar sound to the CS-80 while adding much needed updates such as memory and autotune (at at fraction of the cost). A beast in every way with its own unique sound."
via this auction
"Selling a very rare CS-70m, the follow-up to the CS-80. This has a very similar sound to the CS-80 while adding much needed updates such as memory and autotune (at at fraction of the cost). A beast in every way with its own unique sound."
Roland SH-1 Vintage Analog Synthesizer SN 731747
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via this auction
"The unit was overhauled by professional technician and in perfect working condition. There are some cosmetic wear but nothing major. Overall in excellent condition for its age."
via this auction
"The unit was overhauled by professional technician and in perfect working condition. There are some cosmetic wear but nothing major. Overall in excellent condition for its age."
KORG TRIDENT Vintage Analog Synthesizer SN 331819
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via this auction
"The unit was overhauled by professional technician and in perfect working condition. There are some cosmetic wear but nothing major. Overall in excellent condition for its age. Tested and working without any problems."
via this auction
"The unit was overhauled by professional technician and in perfect working condition. There are some cosmetic wear but nothing major. Overall in excellent condition for its age. Tested and working without any problems."
ROLAND JUPITER 8 Vintage Analog Synthesizer Professional Overhauled SN 212353
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via this auction, also on eBay
"The unit was overhauled by professional technician and in perfect working condition. There are some cosmetic wear but nothing major. The metal section on the DCB port is missing on one side. Overall in very good condition for its age. This unit comes with hard flight case."
via this auction, also on eBay
"The unit was overhauled by professional technician and in perfect working condition. There are some cosmetic wear but nothing major. The metal section on the DCB port is missing on one side. Overall in very good condition for its age. This unit comes with hard flight case."
Korg Kaoss Pad KP-2 SN 027870
Mint Moog Liberation SN 3265
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via this auction
"Beautiful rare Moog Liberation. Been in my collection for over 15 years. Comes with stand and shoulder strap all cables and module Truly museum quality."
via this auction
"Beautiful rare Moog Liberation. Been in my collection for over 15 years. Comes with stand and shoulder strap all cables and module Truly museum quality."
KORG Poly 61M SN 002560
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via this auction
"Poly 61 m midi version of this classic poly synth. 6 voices with arpegiator and chord mode, very distinctive sound ! Good working condition but showing its age with a few scuffs on the end cheeks and a slightly bent pitch / mod stick. Everything works as it should, had a new battery last year."
via this auction
"Poly 61 m midi version of this classic poly synth. 6 voices with arpegiator and chord mode, very distinctive sound ! Good working condition but showing its age with a few scuffs on the end cheeks and a slightly bent pitch / mod stick. Everything works as it should, had a new battery last year."
Vermona Perfourmer and DRM1 demo: Insert FX
Published on Jan 9, 2018 Stochastic Design
Update: Re-Published on Jan 9, 2018
"Not a full tutorial this time, but just a short demo of how the analogue desktop synth Vermona Perfourmer sounds together with its sibling drum synthesizer DRM1. We also connected a few guitar pedals to the insert jacks of the Perfourmer to spice things up. Thanks to the viewer who pointed out that the DRM1 indeed also has the possibility to use external insert effects, however they were not utilized in this video."
How to: Starting out with PRISM | Native Instruments
Published on Jan 9, 2018 Native Instruments
"Watch the latest instructional tutorial for Native Instruments PRISM, and start creating your own epic pluck sounds. Product expert Tim Cant breaks down the basics, showing how altering the envelope and effects settings can help you start producing your own digitally reconstructed string-plucks that are frequently used in contemporary trap, EDM, and dubstep tracks."
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LABELS/MORE: Native Instruments, Soft Synths, synth tutorials
LABELS/MORE: Native Instruments, Soft Synths, synth tutorials
Serge Modular System - Januar 8, 2018 (short)
Published on Jan 9, 2018 batchas
"I nearly finished to build the case for my Serge modular and to rehouse the Paperface system and I could not resist to make a quick patch with it.
Quick overview:
3 notes slow sequence = NTO variable out on Paperface to mixer.
Other sequence = NTO variable out on STS to FREQ SHIFTER. FREQ SHIFTER Down and Up ouputs to mixer. Compressed out from FREQ SHIFTER back to NTO FM IN.
NTO sine out + PCO sine out to RING MOD. RING MOD to mixer.
Claves sound = pingged VCFQ sequenced by SWAMP.
Forgive me for the low video quality. I don't have my computer anymore, so I can't edit videos properly at the moment."
Electro Harmonix GRAPHIC FUZZ // Cyclone Analogic TT-303 BASS BOT // ELEKTRON RYTM
Published on Jan 9, 2018 LESINDES
"CYCLONE ANALOGIC TT-303 BASS BOT a bit enhanced with ELECTRO HARMONIX GRAPHIC FUZZ accompanied with ELEKTRON ANALOG RYTM."
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LABELS/MORE: Cyclone Analogic, EHX, Elektron
LABELS/MORE: Cyclone Analogic, EHX, Elektron
Kick.S / X1252 (320)
Published on Jan 9, 2018 Kick.S
/// Equipment ////
Electribe SX
If you are curious about the custom skin, see this post on how he does them.
Update: actually, see this post for a more detailed video of the process.
Roland EM-101 Sound Plus Synth Hidden Presets Demo
Published on Jan 8, 2018 Kemek
"A quick demo of the functions and presets of the unusual Roland EM-101 Sound Plus analog synthesizer module. Includes the hidden presets as well."
ER-301 Looper
Published on Jan 8, 2018 Sequenox
"Input is Noise Engineering Loquelic Iteritas output goes to 4msDLD and Strymon Big Sky..."
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LABELS/MORE: 4ms, eurorack, Orthogonal Devices
LABELS/MORE: 4ms, eurorack, Orthogonal Devices
Monday, January 08, 2018
Silly Serge with Modifications
Published on Jan 8, 2018 Oren Levy
"A noisy and chaotic demo of the modifications I made to my Silly Serge. The Silly Serge consists of the 2 DIY panels by 73-75.com.
The following modifications were inspired by Doug Lynner's Mystery Serge:
Each Negative Slew, Positive Slew, and Envelope Generator has an added cycle switch (blue switches) that makes the module cycle.
One Positive Slew and one Negative Slew along with all the Envelope Generators have a switch (orange) to connect the output to a VC input pre-attenuator for adjustable feedback.
The yellow jack puts out a 6V pulse when the red momentary switch is engaged.
The white switch is my own idea and might not be for everyone. When it is engaged, the output of the reverb module is connected to the top 1/8" jack that goes to the mixer."
Electribe emx2 Volca Keys & FM Deep Tech House Session 2
Published on Jan 8, 2018 014london70
"Both the Keys and FM are routed to the audio in of the electribe via a belkin splitter.
Recorded in AudioShare via a Behringer uca222 and mastered in Final Touch."
A Look Back at the Rare Synth Posts of 2017
I realized I missed mentioning the rare synth posts of 2017 in my New Years post! There were a total of 62 last year. If you are interested, you can find them all here. These are the posts featuring items you likely never knew existed, or items that are considered the rarest of the rare in the synth world. When they come up I give them an exclusive label dedicated only to them. Do take a look. You will find some interesting items. If you want to dig deeper into previous years' picks, you can click on the "exclusive" minus the year at the bottom of any of the the posts and then page through the archives.
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Polivoks Soviet Synth Designer Vladimir Kuzmin Gives an Overview of His Synths
Published on Jan 8, 2018 vladimir kuzmin
"Overview of all instruments designed by Vladimir and Olimpiada Kuzmin."
This one in via Soviet Space Child.
In the following video Vladimir Kuzmin goes over the Polivoks based modules by Industrial Music Electronics (formerly the Harvestman). It's in Russian, however you can enabled CC for your language via the player controls for the video.
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, exclusive, exclusive2018, harvestman, Industrial Music Electronics, Interviews, SOVIET
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, exclusive, exclusive2018, harvestman, Industrial Music Electronics, Interviews, SOVIET
DIY polyphonic Tokarev Protosynth V1LP synthesizer
Published on Jan 8, 2018 Konstantin T
"Testing the windows application controller software that I wrote for controlling the Tokarev Protosynth V1LP synthesizer. MIDI note data coming from FL Studio. Software coded in Visual C. Synthesizer is running on an STM32F407 microcontroller programmed in C."
NOSAJ THING - Live Session with Meris (4K, Stereo)
Published on Jan 8, 2018 Meris
"L.A. Electronic Producer NOSAJ THING performs with Meris pedals (Polymoon, Ottobit Jr. and Mercury7). Alongside Meris pedals, he uses Ableton Live, Soma Lyra-8 Synth, and Maschine Mikro (NI). Video was shot at the Pasadena Masonic Temple in Southern California.
(Nosaj Thing is an L.A. based American record producer/artist. He has produced tracks for Kendrick Lamar, Kid Cudi and Chance the Rapper.)"
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LABELS/MORE: Ableton, Meris, Native Instruments, SOMA
LABELS/MORE: Ableton, Meris, Native Instruments, SOMA
Voltage Modular - Prepare To Be Shocked - New Software Based Modular in the Works
Published on Jan 8, 2018 Voltage Modular
"Find out what the buzz is about at NAMM 2018, Booth 19212 (Level 2), North Hall Building.
Learn more at cherryaudio.com."
A new software based virtual modular system. Mitchell Sigman, who's been featured here on MATRIXSYNTH, worked on the design of the modules with a talented group of developers.
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LABELS/MORE: Cherry Audio, New, New in 2018, New Makers, New Makers in 2018, New Soft Synths, New Soft Synths in 2018, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: Cherry Audio, New, New in 2018, New Makers, New Makers in 2018, New Soft Synths, New Soft Synths in 2018, Soft Synths
An Update on the Shear Electronics Relic - Oberheim OB-X Inspired Analog Synth
You might remember the Shear Electronics Relic, OB-X based analog hardware synth from last year's NAMM. If you were wondering what happened to it, the following is an update from Shear sent our way via swissdoc.
"Happy New Year from both of us at Shear Electronics!
2017 was an exciting year for us, and I hope you all had a wonderful year as well. With all the speculation about our radio silence since February, we figured it was about time for an update.
Most of you probably heard about our demo at NAMM 2017. Here’s how it played out for me:
I bolted together our first prototype at 2 AM on Tuesday morning. At 8 AM, I flew back to Los Angeles (I had classes all week). Wednesday at 6 PM, I was testing broken cables in our booth at the Anaheim convention center. Sunday morning, camera crews found their way to our booth. Monday morning, I was watching myself on YouTube. I felt a little behind the times... 11,000 people saw the Sonicstate interview before I did! We were getting a hundred emails a day. On YouTube, a thousand likes before our first dislike.
So I was sitting in my dorm room, and I thought this was some pretty phenomenal demand for a garage prototype. For two weeks, I read every single thing anyone said about the synthesizer. I would like to issue my deepest and most heartfelt thanks for your epic worldwide focus group.
After a few months went by, many of you began to speculate that we gave up or sold out. I understand your skepticism. But there’s a reason I’ve kept quiet. For one thing, I’ve never been the type to dwell on public relations. I spent three years on this project before announcing anything.
More importantly, I’ve been hard at work. The reality is that our design is among the most complicated and extravagant systems ever proposed in the history of analog synthesizers. We are going to succeed in this market for one reason—we put everything we’ve got into the product.
If you thought that the “essential components of great-sounding synths aren’t available anymore,” you might be right. But the “missing link” to the golden age of synthesis isn’t some elusive old- stock field-effect transistor. It’s the essence of old-school design philosophy. In today’s world, the pursuit of perfection loses to the bottom line. 2,584 components on our voice cards. 97 suppliers on speed dial. And all this in a culture that scoffs at the price of monophonic synthesizers?
We doubled down and committed to delivering a machine worthy of your love. Yes, we’re still building a discrete analog polyphonic synthesizer. And yes, we’re still building the exact same audio path as the legendary OB-X. But thanks to your input, it’s going to be a lot better than the first prototype.
Every detail was given a closer inspection. It starts with a hard anodized aircraft-grade aluminum top panel. The indicators shine through panes of chemically strengthened anti-reflective glass. We miniaturized the light bar technology to allow individual bars for every encoder. Top-shelf optical encoders will prevent mechanical wear and tear. The figured hardwood side panels are matte- finished in tiger rose black. Software upgrades can be done at home with a MIDI cable.
Sorry for the six-month silence. We haven’t focused enough on public relations or business decisions, we’ve been focused on the product. But from now on, we’re committing to regular updates.
The new Relic is amazing, but it isn’t quite ready for production. We won’t have a booth at NAMM 2018, but we will be at the Anaheim Convention Center anyway. If you’ve got any questions, or just want to say hi, come find me at the Synth Section anytime Saturday afternoon. If you want to talk, feel free to send me an email. I’d love to meet you!
Finally, I’d like to thank every single one of you for the overwhelming wave of support for the Relic.
Sincerely,
Jacob Brashears CTO, Shear Electronics
Cheryl Brashears CEO, Shear Electronics"
"Happy New Year from both of us at Shear Electronics!
2017 was an exciting year for us, and I hope you all had a wonderful year as well. With all the speculation about our radio silence since February, we figured it was about time for an update.
Most of you probably heard about our demo at NAMM 2017. Here’s how it played out for me:
I bolted together our first prototype at 2 AM on Tuesday morning. At 8 AM, I flew back to Los Angeles (I had classes all week). Wednesday at 6 PM, I was testing broken cables in our booth at the Anaheim convention center. Sunday morning, camera crews found their way to our booth. Monday morning, I was watching myself on YouTube. I felt a little behind the times... 11,000 people saw the Sonicstate interview before I did! We were getting a hundred emails a day. On YouTube, a thousand likes before our first dislike.
So I was sitting in my dorm room, and I thought this was some pretty phenomenal demand for a garage prototype. For two weeks, I read every single thing anyone said about the synthesizer. I would like to issue my deepest and most heartfelt thanks for your epic worldwide focus group.
After a few months went by, many of you began to speculate that we gave up or sold out. I understand your skepticism. But there’s a reason I’ve kept quiet. For one thing, I’ve never been the type to dwell on public relations. I spent three years on this project before announcing anything.
More importantly, I’ve been hard at work. The reality is that our design is among the most complicated and extravagant systems ever proposed in the history of analog synthesizers. We are going to succeed in this market for one reason—we put everything we’ve got into the product.
If you thought that the “essential components of great-sounding synths aren’t available anymore,” you might be right. But the “missing link” to the golden age of synthesis isn’t some elusive old- stock field-effect transistor. It’s the essence of old-school design philosophy. In today’s world, the pursuit of perfection loses to the bottom line. 2,584 components on our voice cards. 97 suppliers on speed dial. And all this in a culture that scoffs at the price of monophonic synthesizers?
We doubled down and committed to delivering a machine worthy of your love. Yes, we’re still building a discrete analog polyphonic synthesizer. And yes, we’re still building the exact same audio path as the legendary OB-X. But thanks to your input, it’s going to be a lot better than the first prototype.
Every detail was given a closer inspection. It starts with a hard anodized aircraft-grade aluminum top panel. The indicators shine through panes of chemically strengthened anti-reflective glass. We miniaturized the light bar technology to allow individual bars for every encoder. Top-shelf optical encoders will prevent mechanical wear and tear. The figured hardwood side panels are matte- finished in tiger rose black. Software upgrades can be done at home with a MIDI cable.
Sorry for the six-month silence. We haven’t focused enough on public relations or business decisions, we’ve been focused on the product. But from now on, we’re committing to regular updates.
The new Relic is amazing, but it isn’t quite ready for production. We won’t have a booth at NAMM 2018, but we will be at the Anaheim Convention Center anyway. If you’ve got any questions, or just want to say hi, come find me at the Synth Section anytime Saturday afternoon. If you want to talk, feel free to send me an email. I’d love to meet you!
Finally, I’d like to thank every single one of you for the overwhelming wave of support for the Relic.
Sincerely,
Jacob Brashears CTO, Shear Electronics
Cheryl Brashears CEO, Shear Electronics"
Dave Smith Instruments In The Spotlight With the Rev2 and Alex Kopp of Third Eye Blind
You'll find the full interview here.
"Alex Kopp is a producer, composer, and musician who originally hails from Canton, Ohio, and is keyboardist for the band Third Eye Blind. He’s also working on various projects for TV and film, and is producing a variety of other artists.
We chatted with Alex about how he’s using the Prophet Rev2."
You can find previous posts featuring DSI's Spotlight series here.
OB-Sizzle // OB-6, Sub37, TR8
Published on Jan 8, 2018 MR TUNA Music
"A burning riff on the OB, twisting up that SEM filter then it’s a weird, unmanageable custom patch on the Sub with the 909 slams and flams of the TR8
Eventually it just all falls apart like it tends to do."
How ideas form of course.
TG-ONE: Techno Scetch #1
TG-ONE: Techno Scetch #1 from Station 252 on Vimeo.
"Throbbing Gristle samples played by two regular Tiptop ONE modules
+
Tiptop BD909, SD909, HATS909, CP909, TOMS909
FX: Z-DSP: Hydra, Z-DSP: Halls Of Valhalla, Erica Synths Fusion Delay/Flanger/Vintage Ensemble, Alright Devices Chronoblob + WMD high pass and Tiptop Z2040 low pass filters
a bunch of stuff is also going through Toppobrillo Multifilter (hi pass) and Tiptop Z2040.
Sequenced with Tiptop Circadian Rhythms, Trigger Riot, Shakmat Modular Knight's Gallop and Antimatter Audio Launch Codes.
http://tiptopaudio.com/tg-one/"
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Gristleizer, TipTop Audio
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Gristleizer, TipTop Audio
Gridlab Strum Demo
Lightfinger Evolution Pack for Novation Circuit
Published on Jan 8, 2018 Lightfinger
"Lightfinger’s Evolution Pack for Novation Circuit consists of 64 Patches, 16 Sessions, the Evolution Sample Set and the Distructo Sample Set. Also included are Patch, Sample Set & Sessions Save Sheets to help keep your Circuit organized.
EVOLUTION SAMPLE SET: Classic and electronic percussion, hi-tech hits, FX stabs, and tonal elements.
DISTRUCTO SAMPLE SET: Get hard with this aggressive kit featuring a ‘stereo’ sample on Pads 63 (Left) & 64 (Right).
64 PATCHES: With moving pads, dirty basses and powerful leads, there are a wide range of Patches that are suitable for many genres of music. All of the Macro Knobs have been assigned dynamic, useful functions with the following helpful standardization:
Critter & Guitari - Jeraphy With Sampled Guitar
Published on Jan 8, 2018 Critter & Guitari
"Jeraphy is a loop player! Record your own sounds and add them to Jeraphy for a unique experience. We added guitar samples and the Organelle turned into a puzzle of a post-rock machine! Catch a glimpse of our neighborhood in the background, mixed with the ETC (red box)!"
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