Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge: Reverb in D Locrian

video upload by SynthAddict

"Everything drowning in reverb (except some drums).
Roland TR-8 with internal ‘verb, Streichfett with REX-50 nasty reverb,
JX-08 (2 voice mode) with each one going through Ventris large reverb,
ATV aFrame with internal dynamic pressure reverb…
Arturia Keystep Pro for control. Good fun…"

Polyphonic: Using the Keystep Pro for 4-Voice Polyphony in Eurorack Modular - with AJH Synth MiniMod

video upload by AJH Synth Official

"This video demonstrates the Arturia Keystep Pro controlling a MiniMod system in polyphonic mode, and show's how to enable up to 4 voices of polyphony on the Keystep Pro controller keyboard. The MiniMod system uses just 4 VCO's, envelope generators, VCF's and VCA's to supply 4 simple, single-oscillator voices, which are then complimented by either an LFO or noise source to add interest to the sound. This really is about as spartan as you can get for a modular 4-voice setup, so adding further modules would greatly expand it's sound palette, but this is just a proof of concept. Since it's fully modular, even with such a simple voice structure a surprising range of sounds can be achieved.

This was partly inspired by the earliest polyphonic synths, which were initially huge modular systems controlled by polyphonic keyboard controllers, and then the first polyphonic Oberheim synths, which controlled 4 or 8 individual monophonic synth voice modules individually (the superb-sounding SEM), each needing to be setup and tuned. However, this meant that each voice was free to be whatever the user wanted - similar or completely different than the others, something conventional analogue polysynths can't do.

The Gemini 2412 is used here as it has extensive multi-mode filter options, and conveniently contains 2 fully-featured VCF's per module, but also since it is directly based on the filter from the classic SEM module. A pair of Contour Generators serves as a simple and convenient dual envelope per module, although here they are shared for both VCF and/or VCA.
It's unlikely that many would buy a complete modular system purely to use as a polyphonic synth, but as your system grows it may eventually provide sufficient modules to be used in a poly configuration, even just as 2 voices, such as here: [posted here]

POWER: This module setup and PSU is just an example of the concept - it isn't necessary to arrange the modules in this way, and you should always ensure your power supply is sufficient to provide significantly more power to your selection of modules than is needed, across the +12V, -12V, and 5V power lines. For example, in this setup I'm using roughly 400mA on the -12V rail, but the PSU only provides 500mA to -12V, so this is pushing it a little too close to the limit than is ideal. Modulargrid.net is a great tool to use for designing your system and calculating your power needs, but also consult your PSU's documentation for advice on power usage.

MODULES USED:
Vintage Transistor Core VCO x4
Gemini 2412 x2
Contour Generators x2
Discrete Cascaded VCA x4
Dual LFO + VCA x1 (optional)
Entropic Doom x1 (as a noise source, optional)
Precision Voltages (as an offset for Gemini D-FCV, optional)
V-Scale x1 (as a buffered multiple, optional)

The AJH SYNTH Eurorack range consists of high-end modules, all hand-made in the UK, most of which are based on classic, vintage designs, authentically recreating the circuitry of much sought-after analogue instruments and technologies of the past, whilst greatly expanding them, and bringing them to modern Eurorack levels of convenience, limitless flexibility, and reliability.

Check out the AJH Synth playlists for module 'User Guides', and 'Patch of The Week' videos, which will be either performances or 'how to' guides, detailing functions/methods, and a range of sounds, some familiar, some less so, containing a patch sheet at the end to show you how to construct it for yourself.

Video by @DreamsOfWires"

Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge: Cozy (CozyWave)

video upload by SynthAddict

"Quick-n-dirty. since it's been a busy week

Welcome to CozyWave
It’s about as chill as I can get at the moment. :-)

Roland TR-8, Access Virus TI, Roland Boutique JX-08, Arturia Keystep Pro"

Sky Fly 💫 (Vermona Perfourmer + Lethargy + H9 + Particle + Bigsky + Pill // Tanzbar // Keystep Pro)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"Wishing you a happy New Year for 2023 ! May it be filled with music 🎶, peace 🕊️ and love💕!
After experimenting during the last month of 2022 by publishing 7 'Shorts' let's start 2023 with a more than 2-minute video in order to compensate a bit this special month of December 😅

So for this one, only the Vermona Perfourmer was used for the synth parts (Bass, Arp & Pads) and MFB Tanzbar for the drum parts, with both instruments sequenced by the Arturia Keystep Pro.

* Hardware used *
- SYNTH: Vermona Perfourmer
- BASS (Voice1) Dry
- ARP (Voice2) + Dreadbox Lethargy (Analog Phaser) + Eventide H9 Max (Vintage Delay engine)
- PADS (Voices3&4) + Red Panda Particle 2 (Granular Delay / Pitch Shifting Pedal) + Strymon Bigsky (Reverb) + Pill (ducking pedal, triggered by the kick from Tanzbar)
- DRUMS: MFB Tanzbar
- SEQUENCER: Arturia Keystep Pro"

Behringer Teases the "Groove Keys" Ultimate Groove Machine

Like a suped up Arturia KeyStep Pro.

"The ultimate Groove Machine.

We’re super excited to have completed the first working prototype called Groove Keys. The casing is still 3D printed but all functions are already working.

Groove Keys comes with very cool features such as:
- 4-Channel Sequencer
- Dedicated Drum Sequencer
- Internal Polyphonic Sound Engines
- Tons of I/Os and CVs

We don’t have a delivery date or price yet, but as always it’ll be very affordable. While we’re still waiting for chips, our many engineering teams are working on close to 100 exciting products to come.
2023 will be a great year. Stay tuned."

📀Prophet 10 & MFB Tanzbar Jam💾Unhandled Exception

video upload by

"Hola 🌳

This jam is over a year old but I had not found the right spot to release it earlier in 2022. I made some final adjustments to the mix and video now, and I still really enjoy the piece and the energy of it⚡️

The jam was initially set up using the prophet, keystep, tanzbar, and the Strymon Magneto, Monsoon, and Meris Polymoon as effects pedals. The main and secondary prophet melodies are engaged on the keystep live on separate tracks in order to mute/unmute them. The "bass line" is coming from the Tanzbar toms controlled by the Keystep. Wanted to keep it longer so some additional layers of Prophet pads and ambiance were added in Reaper to spice up the arrangement.

🎶 Check out my current releases 🎛
https://postmodernmachine.com/

Sequential Prophet 10 / MFB Tanzbar / Arturia Keystep Pro / Strymon Magneto / Monsoon (Mutable Instruments Clouds) / Meris Polymoon AwTAC Channels / AwTAC Compressors / Elysia Xpressor 500 / Chandler TG Channel / Burl Mothership / Reaper / Kush Audio / Soundtoys"

Synthesizer Improvisation by Santiago Bosch

video upload by Santiago Bosch

"Live Solo Performance Synth Improvisation by Santiago Bosch

Arturia Keystep Pro
Yamaha TX802
Akai S5000
Korg Monologue
Nord Modular G1
Oberheim Matrix 12
Nord Lead 2
Waldorf Microwave XT"

ARTURIA KEYSTEP DEMO & REVIEW - 10 Reasons Why This MIDI Controller Is So Popular

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Demo and review of ARTURIA KEYSTEP 37 USB MIDI KEYBOARD CONTOLLER, plus comparisons to the original and ARTURIA KEYSTEP PRO. I'll present 10 reasons why this has been such a success for Arturia and also some areas where it falls short.

Discussion and demon of the sequencer, arpeggiator, chord mode, inputs and outputs, modular, eurorack, keys and build quality."

MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK
► WEBSITE https://woodypianoshack.com - additional links there.
► PATREON http://bit.ly/woody_patreon
► MUSIC https://woodypianoshack.bandcamp.com

Duo Mono 👥 (Make Noise 0-Coast + H9 // Moog DFAM + Multicomp // Arturia Keystep Pro)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"Going quite minimalist again with this jam featuring only 2 semi-modular analog mono synth (0-Coast & DFAM) and 2 effects (Eventide H9 & EBS Multicomp).

The Arturia Keystep Pro (KSP) was used to sequence both instruments (although I also used the DFAM's 8-step sequencer too 😄). I used 3 tracks on the KSP:
* Track1 - sending gates to sync the 0-Coast clock (for its Sample & Hold LFO) and to the DFAM
* Track 2 - sending CV to the DFAM to transpose its 8-step sequence (with some CV being sent with a 20% probability)
* Track 4 - sending CV & Gate to the 0-Coast to play the main riff (on 2 patterns).

So no MIDI involved for this time, only CV/gate sent between the Keystep Pro, 0-Coast and DFAM 😉

* Hardware used *
- SEQUENCE : Make Noise 0-Coast + Eventide H9 (Tape Delay)
- DRUMS/BASS: Moog DFAM +Erica EBS Multicomp
- Sequencer: Arturia Keystep Pro (+ DFAM's integrated 8-step sequencer)"

Pure Mat ❤️ (Moog Matriarch Dark // Arturia Keystep Pro) live jam, analog synth, raw sound

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"Pure Matriarch raw sound: that was the main idea behind this jam!
I used the Arturia Keystep Pro to play the Matriarch mainly for 2 reasons: the chord memory and scale features of the KSP and the easiness to visualize the notes being played by the Keystep's ARP 😃

What's happening?
1- The jam starts with only one oscillator playing on the Matriarch. I then gradually open up the filter and mix in the 3 other oscillators.
2- At the end I switch on the SYNC on the Matriarch and we can clearly hear the sharp and metallic sound, very characteristic of synced oscillators 🤘
3-The lovely analog stereo delay is playing an important role here in the sound as it is adding fluctuations (its time and feedback being respectively modulated by its 2 LFOs) and stereo width.
4-Note that I used on the Matriarch the SPLIT VCA mode where the Filter Envelope Generator signal controls the level of VCA 1 (Left output), and the Amplitude Envelope Generator signal controls the level of VCA 2 (Right output).

* Hardware used *

- Moog Matriarch Dark
- Arturia Keystep Pro"

Diatonic 〽️ (Waldorf M 1.08 // MAM Adx1 // Arturia Keystep Pro)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"The Waldorf M just got a very nice update (v1.08) and it was a good reason to celebrate with a new video of the M in multi-mode, sequenced by the Arturia Keystep Pro.
My good old buddy the Music And More (MAM) ADX1 5-voice analog drum machine was also taken out for this special occasion to take care of the beat!
Recorded in one shot.

The 8-voices of the M can be limiting when the synth is used in the multi-timbral mode (4 parts), but hey, the creation of this channel was based on the concept of making music in a constrained environment, so it was a nice challenge again 😅

* Hardware used *

- ALL SYNTH parts : Waldorf M
- Output 1: PLUCK riff + Eventide H9 (Diatonic)
- Output 2: PADS + Darkglass Microtubes X (Distortion) + Walrus Audio Julianna (Chorus, Vibrato) + Strymon Bigsky (Reverb) + Pill Pedal (Ducking, triggered by the Keystep Pro kick's gate output)
- Output 3: CHIMES melody + Red Panda Particle 2 (Granular delay) + Death By Audio Rooms (Reverb)

- DRUMS : Music And More ADX1

- All synth & drum parts sequenced by the Arturia Keystep Pro"

Soon by My Bloody Valentine but with Synths, No Guitar

video upload by Luna Campos

"Trying out an idea for Loveless songs but with only synths and drum machines.

Sequencing my ARP 2600, Roland JX3P and Sequential Circuits Drumtraks with my Arturia Keystep Pro."

Arturia Keystep Pro & Erica Synths Pico System 2 Arpregio improvisation (no talk )

video upload by Dziam Bass

"Today I have new movie with Arturia Keystep Pro & Erica Synths Pico System 2 Arpregio improvisation (no talk ) .. total improvisation for fun with the use of the arpeggiator by hand in Keystep Pro.
the main voice is a Pico Voice module - a wavetable synthesis
but I don't want to bore you with descriptions .. just listen
Best"

Performance: 'Mini Mod' - a 2016 track performed in real-time (analogue melodic eurorack modular)

video upload by AJH Synth Official

"A short real-time performance of a track I originally recorded in 2016, and was my first ever work with the AJH Synth Mini Mod system. The original version was overdubbed, layering a full 3-VCO & Ladder filter system 3 times to provide all of the synth voices. Here it is performed 'live' with all voices occurring simultaneously, but voiced slightly differently - for example, in the original I used just the standard Minimoog style voice configuration to achieve a vocal/choir-like sound, whereas here I used the much more effective combination of the Wave Swarm and Fixed Filter Bank 914, and even the Entropic Doom to provide an additional 'voice' to the all-analogue Mini-choir! No samples were used in this recording.

I also use the SEM--based Gemini 2412 VCF to process a drone sound, with both of it's filters used in Dual mode. It's audio signal is just 1 VCO and some white noise mixed in the Ring SM, which also provides to sub-octaves using it's built-in sub bass generators.

The Arturia Keystep Pro was used as the sequencer - the mod controller to affect the filter frequency of the Gemini, 3 sequencer tracks to control the pitch of the choir oscillators independently, as a kind of faux polyphonic workaround, and finally the fourth track to control the main 3-VCO melodic voice/sequence.

The original track can be found here: https://tomorrowthecure.bandcamp.com/..."

Modeling (Clavia Nord Drum 3P - Modeling Percussion Synth // Arturia Keystep Pro Sequencer)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"I wanted to dive a little deeper in the synth engine of the Nord Drum 3P drum pad! So I used 4 of its 6 tracks (sequenced by the KeystepPro) to play monophonic synth parts and the last 2 tracks, to play live some drum sounds (kick and snare).

I was quite impressed by the versatility of the Nord Drum and how much it can be an expressive instrument! Hope I'll become a good drummer one day 😅

* Hardware used *
- Clavia Nord Drum 3P : all sounds
- Arturia Keystep Pro : sequencing 4 of the 6 tracks of the Nord Drum 3P"

Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge: Pitch Black (Dark)

video upload by SynthAddict

"Gear: Access Virus TI, Roland TR-8S, Arturia KeyStep and KeyStep Pro"

Dancin9 💃 (Perfourmer + H9 + Julianna // Streichfett // TR6S + KP3+ + Analog Heat // Keystep Pro)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"All the sequences/patterns/drums were recorded live in one shot. The main sequencer is the Arturia Keystep Pro (its 4 tracks were used to sequence the Vermona Perfourmer and Waldorf Streichfett).

As for the drums, they were recorded on the Roland TR-6S, where I used some of the latest cool features added on the latest update (v1.50), as the new reverb (HA-DOU) and delay (PITCH SHIFTER) and on its master effect, the new gripping VINYL SIMULATOR (I love the compressor in it which really adds some nice punch 👊🤩).
I mainly used the Analog Circuit Behavior sounds for the drums.

* Hardware used *
- Vermona Perfourmer MKII :
* Voice 1 + Julianna : Drone
* Voice 2 : Bass
* Voice 3+4 + Eventide H9 (Delay) : Pluck

- Waldorf Streichfett + Pill Pedal (triggered by the drums) : Strings + Pluck

- Roland TR-6S + Korg Kaoss Pad KP3+ + Elektron Analog Drive : Drums + Riser"

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"In proper fully working order all around. Fat rich wild & crazy sounds abound for endless exploration and creative real time variations. Basically an odyssey in module format, sounds way fatter and richer than any korg or behr clone. CV ins+outs etc. Was used with kenton pro solo midi to cv and/or arturia keystep to great effect. Has typical wear/marks being 45yrs old. Bigger & heavier than an odyssey...all solid steel case, no plastic or aluminum like ody's."

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Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge: 909 day

video upload by SynthAddict

"Roland TR-8S (TR-909 kit), Access Virus TI, Arturia Keystep and Keystep Pro"

Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge: "Will You Rock?" redux (fixed stereo)

video upload by SynthAddict

"a.k.a. 'Hard Rock Job' redux (Chris Rock)

forgot to unlock this stereo remade version after a while since I was trying to avoid confusion with the original accidental mono post that had all the comments

I remade this last night (4/20/22 - 10 days after the original HWJ show posting) since my HW jam version last week had a stereo mix problem :-P

Virus TI, Roland TR-8S, Roland SP-404, Roland Boutique JU-06A, and Arturia Keystep Pro"