Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge: Least Used Gear

video upload by SynthAddict

"Novation X-Station 49
I pulled out my trusty Novation X-Station which used to be my go-to synth many years ago (started with the X-25 model and a backpack, portable studio), but haven't had time for it in years (maybe a #FFS vid but no music) - nice to get it out again. :-) A great MIDI/VST controller, USB audio interface, and VA synth.

Also included: Dreadbox Erebus v2, Boss RC-505, Roland TR-8s, Arturia
Keystep Pro, Boss M10MX Mixer"

February Filter Sweep 2022 Vid 2 - Random Synths #FFS22

video upload by SynthAddict

"Alpha Juno, JP-8000, D-50, Reface CS, Prophecy, X-Station, SH-32#FFS22 #FFS #FebruaryFilterSweep"

Roland JX-3P Filter Resonance Boost Mod DIY: Detailed Walkthrough and Sound Demonstration

video by thesrabbit

follow-up to this post.

"Disclaimer: I cannot be held responsible if you try this out and break your gear or yourself. Please be careful! This mod requires the synth to be powered on with the panel open as you make adjustments to the trim pots. Please do not touch anything inside the synth other than the trim pots, and only touch the trim pots with your trim pot tool. I used a special tool for this, but I think it may be possible to use other tools as well.

This video is meant to show you how I accomplished my particular goal. It does not mean that this is THE correct way, if there is such a thing. I'm a total DIY noob and have never used an oscilloscope before. Please leave a comment if you know something important about safety or want to call me out for anything that I'm doing which is clearly wrong.

Contents:
0:00: Intro
1:35: Preparation and disassembly
3:00: Opening the top panel
4:07: Trim pots

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#FFS​ - February Filter Sweep pt 4 - mini synths, gadgets, modular

video by SynthAddict

"A simple FFS run-through of some mixed gear synth filters. Enjoy…

Included gear: Beat Squeezer with Mellotron lowpass, Behringer Neutron, Doepfer A-107 filter, Korg miniKP lowpass, Novation Bass Station II classic BS & acid (ladder) filter, OP-1 Nitro fx lowpass mode, OP-Z lowpass, Roland Boutique SH-01a lowpass, Roland SE-02 with EXT BOX - lowpass and drive, Zoom MS-70CDR comb filter (steppy)"

Update via SynthAddict:

"This is my last #FFS vid, and sure enough, I already got a claim on it.
Blocked countries: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria."

#FFS​ - February Filter Sweep pt 3 - mini synths, grooveboxes, racks…

video by SynthAddict

"A simple FFS run-though of some mixed gear synth filters. Enjoy…
Sorry about the clipping on some bits, I was rushing.
I found out after I started editing the vids. :-(

Included: Yamaha AN200, Roland V-Synth XT, RedSound Systems DarkStar XP2, E-mu Emax II, Arturia MicroBrute SE, Modal Craft Synth 2, Arturia Origin (basic, Minimoog, Jupiter-8), Roland Aira TB-3, Behringer TD-3 ‘303 clone’"

#FFS posts

#FFS​ - February Filter Sweep pt2 - Modular mix

video by SynthAddict

"A quick FFS run-though of some modular synth filters.

Included: Polivoks, Steiner-Parker Multimode, Gyrinx (Synton Syrinx), Disting EX4 LP/HP
Bonus: Braids Vowel tweaks through freq. shifter"

Part 1 here, and main #FFS post here.

#ffs​ February Filter Sweep part 1 by SynthAddict

video by SynthAddict

Synths featured: Korg ARP Odyssey, DSI Polyevolver, Arturia MatrixBrute, Access Virus TI, Roland Juno-6, Kawai SX-240.

"In support of the movement against the recent YT algorithm trend of blocking/demonetizing basic synth filter sweep demos, I have made a simple collage of basic filter sweeps from different gear. Enjoy...more to come since it's early in February..
I was intending to get this done earlier but a busy work week and some computer/video tool glitches made it a rough time. All good now...
Sorry for the wonky audio/video and camerawork in parts, this was a rush job."

Note SynthAddict is the one who let us know about the #FFS YouTube protest. You can find additional details and demos here.

#FFS​ #FebruaryFilterSweep​ with the Roland SYSTEM 100

video by Robert Saint John

"Even older synths have something to say about the frivolous actions of YouTube and so-called publishing rights holders whose algorithms misinterpret filter sweeps on synthesizers as violating their content. Here's two filter sweeps in one for ya', from the 1975 Roland SYSTEM 100 Synthesizer"

You can find additional #FFS demos in this post.

February Filter Sweep YouTube Protest & a Call to any YouTube / Google Employees

Youtube claimed copyright on a synth filter sweep video by ranzee

"I can't believe we are now getting copyright claims just for performing tests on synths! Yep - all I did was a filter sweep - and BAM! Copyright Claim police came on in and took my video away (partially) from the world. This is ludicrous!"

This one was sent my way via supporting member, Synth Addict.

For those not aware, YouTube has algorithms that scan audio in videos for copyright infringement. If something is found in violation, the video is automatically unpublished. The problem? Apparently certain filter sweeps are triggering take downs. This is becoming a problem for synth demos (per ranzee above, and previously mentioned here for example). I am curious what sample is being used for the comparison. Rush's Tom Sawyer? :) Actually, Synth Addict mentioned it being a Chemical Brothers track, which does sound familiar. Anyway, if anyone out there reading this has any connections, maybe you can reach out to someone that can fix this?

For the rest of us, not sure how the following will help, but if anything it will bring some attention to the problem amongst the synth community.

via Synth Addict:

"What users can do:

Post a video on YouTube of yourself demonstrating a filter sweep on a synth or synths of your choice and tag it #FFS

Attached image created by Andrew Brooks on FB [the image directly above, in this post], as a joint effort with the chat community of Pro Synth Network, GEO Synths, and SonicState.

bogus YT claims received so far by:

Pro Synth Network
GEO Synths
ranzee
Andrew Brooks
Starsky Carr
…and growing"

Update: and the first #FFS video:

FFS - February Filter Sweep

video by Vague Robots

And a couple more:

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