Akai Timbre Wolf + Korg Volcas (Part 3)

Published on May 21, 2016 Diverse Audio Laboratory

"In which the Diverse Audio Laboratory bring you some more of the same."

All parts here.

Akai Timbre Wolf + Korg Volcas

Published on May 8, 2016 The Diverse Audio Laboratory

"In which the Diverse Audio Laboratory take pity on the underdog and welcome the Timbre Wolf into the fold for a twiddle. Other noises by the Volcas Keys and Beats, effects courtesy of a Zoom R16."

Akai Timbre Wolf + Korg Volcas (Part 2)

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DecoWolf

Published on May 4, 2016 Wein Glas

"See how the Strymon Deco Tape Saturation and Double Tracker works wonders on the Akai Timbre Wolf!

Btw: At 1:05 you can hear the flanger :)"

MIDI SYNC #2 - Event at the Copper Owl, Victoria, BC Canada

This one in via MATRIXSYNTH Member, Lorne Hammond:

"On the last night of March in Victoria BC Canada at the Copper Owl, named one of Canada's best small clubs, eight local midi maniacs, including supporters of MATRIXSYNTH, got together to share a master clock.

We drew names drawn from hat, cleared our memories and set out to improvise live in groupings of two, then as quartets, then all eight together. Players came from a wide range of genres. A bit of everything was in use: a TTSH 2600, and ms-20, octatrack Akira's Akai Timbre Wolf, shruthis ssm and polivoks, beatstep pros, elektron, guitar, Linn Tempest, Speak and Spell and a pitch hacked Clavia DD4, Volcas, and more. The Akai Wolf provided a common clock from a splitter box.

Here are 3 and a half hours of the results." [embedded above]

Thank you Lorne, and everyone who supports the site!

Akai Timbre Wolf Analog Synthesizer

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Akai to Release New Analog Poly Synth at NAMM

Akai posted the following along with the AX73 video below:

"It's easy to forgot how great the analog AX series synths sounded. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of its release, check out this sound demo video. Might be a great board for us to bring back..."


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Now, that is some interesting news. Remember, Akai re-entered analog with the Rhythm Wolf, Timbre Wolf and Tom Cat. Thoughts?

The Replicator Chronicles: T-Rex vs. the Wolf

Published on Jan 7, 2016 Wein Glas

"First Encounter with the new T-Rex Replicator Tape Echo. Original Sound Source is the Akai Timbre Wolf! Recorded in one Take!

The longer you watch the more Weinglas noises you will discover ;)

No additional FX or Post Processing were used, but here you can listen to the tape delay with reverb:
http://soundcloud.com/weinglas/tape-e..."

Happy New Year From MATRIXSYNTH! - A Look Back at 2015

Happy New Year everyone!  I want to thank you all for a great 2015 and I wish you all the best in 2016!

The following is my yearly round up for the year.  Feel free to dig into this post as much you like, or skip it and leave a comment at the bottom of the post. I'd be curious to hear what stood out for you in 2015. Do you like the direction the synthesizer world is headed in, or would you rather see more or less of any type of product?

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Sometimes Two Voices Sound Better than Four!

Published on Nov 21, 2015 Wein Glas

"How to make some kind of duophonic synth with two stacked voices out of the Akai Timbre Wolf. Thanks to Dan from Akai for this!

The Soundtrack is played live using this duophonic trick and without any additional FX!"

Welcome to the Timbre Wolf - Unpacking of the Akai Timbre Wolf

Published on Nov 7, 2015

"What you hear is only the Akai Timbre Wolf: No additional FX, no multitracking!
Is this really a 'tablehooter'? Find out by watching this clip!"

Timbre Wolfs on eBay

Akai Timbre Wolf Analog Drum Kick

Published on Oct 21, 2015 darksideothetune

Update:

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AKAI Timbre Wolf Analog Synthesizer Demo

Published on Sep 25, 2015 perfectcircuitaudio

"This video demonstrates the sound, play modes, and sequencer of the AKAI Timbre Wolf."

Perfect Circuit Audio on eBay
http://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/

Musikmesse 2015 AKAI Timbre Wolf Analogue Synthesizer (english)

Published on Apr 16, 2015 MusicStoreTV

AKAI Timbre Wolf at NAMM 2015 - Daniel talks with Synthbug

Published on Feb 6, 2015 Synthbug

"Daniel Gill talks to Synthbug about the upcoming AKAI Timbre Wolf at NAMM 2015."

New Synth Gear and Makers in January 2015

After this year's massive New Years post, I thought it might be interesting to see how many new makers and new gear announcements we received in a single month.

This may or may not become a monthly theme on the site depending on interest.  If you think it's worth while, leave a comment.

At a high level we had 12 new makers, one new old maker previously never featured on the site, and a whopping 193 new synth related products. Check out the module list below.  The list is a combination of what was either announced or released this month.

The list in order of appearance:

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[NAMM] Akai Timbre Wolf

Published on Jan 23, 2015 Audiofanzine

"Here's a presentation of the Akai Timbre Wolf at the NAMM Show 2015."

NAMM 2015: Akai Timbre Wolf Analog 4-Voice NAMM Floor Demo

Published on Jan 22, 2015 sonicstate

"NAMM 2015: Akai Timbre Wolf Analog 4-Voice Who guessed this was coming?"

New Akai Timbre Wolf & Tom Cat - Official Press Release, Pricing & 1st NAMM Videos

"AKAI PROFESSIONAL INTRODUCES TIMBRE WOLF ANALOG SYNTHESIZER AND TOM CAT ANALOG DRUM MACHINE

New electronic instruments deliver authentic analog sound, giving musicians ability to create traditional ‘gutsy’ sound

Cumberland, RI USA (January 22, 2015)—Akai Professional (akaipro.com), a leading innovator of music equipment for production and performance, today announced the introduction of their new Timbre Wolf analog synthesizer and Tom Cat analog drum machine.

The Timbre Wolf is an authentic analog 4-voice polyphonic synthesizer. Configurable as 4 mono synths, a 4-voice unison or a 4-voice polysynth, Timbre Wolf includes a professional quality 25-key custom Akai Pro keybed. The user can easily customize the sound of each voice independently as they play, and there is a 32-step sequencer for each voice. An LED display and Octave +/- controls add further control and flexibility for the user.

Timbre Wolf adds a distinctive, convincing traditional voice to any musician’s repertoire of tools.

Tom Cat is an exciting true analog drum machine with five built-in percussion voices, including Kick, Snare, and Clap sounds with chromatically tunable Disco Toms. Onboard controls—all continuously variable—enable users to customize the tuning, amplitude envelopes, and volume of each drum voice separately for precise real-time adjustment.

Outfitted with six MPC-style pads and a built-in 32-step sequencer, Tom Cat provides an ultra-responsive interface with a classic drum machine layout. Drum patterns can be fine-tuned using the Swing function, Pattern Select, and Tempo Control knob. A custom signal path, activated by its unique “Maul” circuitry, lets the user ‘dirty up’ their drum beats for just the right effect.

Akai Professional Product Manager Dan Gill notes, “With our new introductions of Timbre Wolf and Tom Cat, we’ve put those classic analog synthesizer and drum machine sounds directly into the hands of today’s musicians. Our goal was to make a compact analog polyphonic synthesizer /keyboard and an analog multi-voice drum machine that easily integrate with both modern and vintage music equipment, so musicians could effortlessly bring that great analog sound into their music. That’s what these two do and the creative potential they open up is endless.”

U.S Pricing for Timbre Wolf will be $499.
U.S Pricing for Tom Cat will be $199.

They will be available in July 2015.

Please visit Akai Professional at NAMM, Booth number 6700."

NAMM 2015 - Akai Timbre Wolf Polyphonic Analogue Synth

Published on Jan 22, 2015

Poly-mode is a bit like the KORG Mono/Poly or Vermona Perfourmers.

"Future Music teams up with Andertons Music and checks out the new Akai Timbre Wolf analogue polyphonic synth at NAMM 2015...

CREDITS
Video Producer & Presenter: Chris Barker
Video Editor and Videographer: Will Seelig"

NAMM 2015 - Akai Tom Cat Analogue Drum Machine

New Akai Pro Timbre Wolf Poly Analog Synth & Tom Cat Drum Machine

via MusicRadar

"The Timbre Wolf looks particularly bold: a 4-voice polyphonic synth that's set to retail for £300. It can be used as four monosynths, in 4-voice unison mode or as a 4-voice polysynth. Each voice has its own 32-step sequencer, and there's a full-size 25-note keyboard.

Tom Cat, meanwhile, offers kick, snare, hi-hat and clap sounds and chromatically-tunable disco toms. You can adjust the tuning, amplitude envelope and volume of each voice independently.

There are also six pads and a 32-step sequencer, along with swing, pattern select and tempo controls. It's said that you can 'dirty up' your beats using the 'Maul' circuitry. Tom Cat will sell for £150."