"Have Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Analog Bassline Synthesizer (Black/Blue) + 3 filter carts for sale.
Purchased from Perfect Circuit Audio (Abstrakt Instruments official distributor) in 2018. Used 3-4 times, not using much lately. Always had dust cover on at my home, never transported or used professionally.
Comes in original box and power supply."
"We've just released the new OS v1.07a for the Avalon Bassline synth.
New features
- Can now enable/disable MIDI control of Accent & Slide.
- Modulation Envelope can now be triggered on all steps (even if rest or tie).
Changes
- Extended Note Range to C5 (Note #95).
- Changed MIDI Accent Input threshold to Velocity 100+ instead of 65+. This gives better response for the majority of MIDI controller keyboards.
- MIDI Program change is now only received on the Avalon's MIDI channel. In v1.06b and v1.06c program changes were received globally on all MIDI channels.
Bug fixes
- Pattern Chaining in Banks 5-7 did not work properly.
- USB-MIDI Filter control now working, was not working in v1.06c.
- Bank transitions between Banks 5-7 could cause sequencer to stop. This was very rare occurrence.
As a BURG patreon You will get access to a 5 hour streaming session making of for this track from scratch to final idea. You will also get a lot of other behind the scenes materials, tiers with stems, loop packs, perks including access to the exclusive BURG discord.
A huge THANKS to ALL my Patrons for making this video possible!!
Track info:
This is the final results of my Patreon live stream session, building a track from scratch with no preparations. Downbeat and chill, 97bpm with offbeat for that groovy feel.
This video also gives you a glimpse of Abstrakt Instruments' workplace - and some of the music they listen to. :)
"Manufacturer recommended procedure for Avalon synth chiropractic adjustment. A bit tongue and cheek but this is how it's done.
The units are tested for flatness as part of QA before shipping but every now & then we get a support inquiry regarding an Avalon synth that is not sitting flat."
"The ultimate 303. Comes with the Moog, Roland, and Oberheim filter carts. The Roland one is kind of janky, it never really worked well. The other two are great... especially the state variable OB, totally transforms the 303 in a good way."
"This video shows how to open the bottom cover of the Avalon synth to replace the fuse or VCA IC. Furthermore it shows how to dissasemble the PCB stack to access the internals for repair.
Recommended Tools:
1) Phillips #2 JIS screwdriver
https://www.hozan.co.jp/E/catalog/too...
BURG is back with a new track! :) This time I wanted to make a bigger sounding song than the recent strymon session in a slightly higher tempo (117 bpm) but trying to keep the mood very minimal, e.g not overusing the instruments and overlapping too much but still keep the main vibe. Possibly that this one could fit during an early morning dancefloor? :D
There are a lot of things going on in this track.. Main sounds are, bass from the KORG volca bass + the Avalon Bassline driving the tune with percussion from the digitakt and modular + some hihats and snare from the TR-8s. A lot of random sequencing and shorter than 16 step sequences helps to build variation in a tune that else could have ended up too static.
Gear used:
- KORG Grandstage
- Moog Subsequent 37
- Clavia NORD Lead A1
- Novation Peak, Arturia Keystep
- Roland TR8s
- Elektron Digitakt, Analog Four
- Abstrakt Instrments Avalon Bassline
- KORG ms-20 mini, Volca Keys, 2x Volca Bass, Monologue
- Makenoise 0 Coast
This is not a demo or a showcase of the Strymon volante in any way, this is just me noodling around after a long hiatus trying to get back on track due to severe creative block. I have had zero inspiration lately.. so I needed to dial things back and work with a minimal setup to break the ice.
The 303 square bass is a very simple 8 step sequence, I wanted to make it feel bigger and more complex. So I used the "tape heads" in the volante to add/build up the track in a subtle way.
Half way through the track, I turn on a pre recorded loop (reface CP in reverse) on the 720 when I do the melody style editing on the Avalon.
Gear used:
* 303 square bass, Avalon bassline, through the Strymon volante (magnetic drum)
* Yamaha Reface CP, Rhodes piano, Rd1, 720 looper, Strymon blue sky (modulated room)
-- FX in reface CP, slight tremolo and a long analogue delay
All is mixed on a behringer 1002B, recorded straight into the Zoom H5.
-- Post processing, compressor and limiter to balance things out a bit.
"Searching for the perfect small travelling mono companion for the Elektron Digitone. Requirements: Must be small, robust, analogue and have a decent sequencer. So far tried the TT-303, AS-1, MC-202 and Manther. Yet to try the Avalon."
#Oberheim #OB-X Analog #Synthesizer from the year 1979
The demo video shows some self programmed uncommon synth sounds.
The Oberheim OB-X is one of the fattest analog poly-synths ever.
The sound character (based of the discrete circuits and the SEM design VCF) is different to the later curtis chip based OB-Xa and OB-8.
Used by: Rush (Subdivisions, Tom Sawyer), Nena (99 Luftballons, Nur Geträumt), J.-M. Jarre (Magnetic Fields), Killing Joke (Love Like Blood), Roxy Music (Avalon), Queen (Flash Gordon), Styx (Too much time on my hands), Japan, Supertramp, Suzanne Ciani, Tangerine Dream (Exit) and more
Sorry for the long silence, I have been working hard on finalising a future release.. this track is the final puzzle. Stay tuned for more soon :)
This track really revolves around the ms-20 and monologue, but there are so many small layers and bits all around the place that helps to build a foundation for the melody to rest on. The eurorack takes care of some advanced percussion, noise tools (white noise hhs), plonk for toms, BIA for some metal style percussion. Braids and Rings does some random sequences with washes of clouds and shimmer reverbs.. small textures to help fill the small gaps inbetween the beats.
TR-8S does 707 kick and snare plus some simpler hihats, bass from the volca bass sequenced from digitone. Avalon does what is does best, square melodies adding some delay FX from the analog four.
All in all it feels very uptempo, but only clocking in at 99bpm.. :)
I hope you will enjoy this one!
Peace // BURG
Gear Used:
- KORG ms-20
- KORG monologue
- KORG volca bass
- KORG volca keys
- Roland TR8S
- Elektron Digitone
- Elektron DIgitakt
- Elektron Analog Four
- Avalon Bassline
- KORG kaosspad (vocal samples)
"Quick live jam on my small modular rig with focus on Moog DFAM. Support from Avalon Bassline, Analog Four, TR09 and TB03. Other modules in use include: ALM Akemie's Taiko, Mutable Instruments Plaits and Intellijel Plonk.
New album to be released later this year on Awesome Soundwave. Follow me for more details and other live electronica.
If you want to see this happen you might want to back the Kickstarter here. They are currently only $2201 of their $4000 goal with 7 backers. Help spread the word. Abstrakt Instruments brought us the highly acclaimed Avalon Bassline, essentially a TB-303 on steroids.
A quick recap on the campaign:
"This is your chance to help fund and procure parts for the iconic LinnDrum (LM-2) Drum Machine. This is the second in our series of meticulously designed replacement parts projects for vintage synths & drum machines. This project follows up the completion of the Oberheim OB-X Parts Project. We've established a low funding goal of $4k to cover the cost of the custom parts to get the project off the ground.
Before getting into the details of the actual parts we'll clearly state what is being offered. We are offering bare PCB's and PCB Assemblies for the LinnDrum (LM-2) Drum Machine:
LinnDrum MXR PCB Assembly
LinnDrum CPU Board PCB
LinnDrum CPU Board PCB Assembly
LinnDrum CPU Board PCB Assembly (w/o switches)
LinnDrum 5VSR PCB Assembly"
As you might already know, the other day I made a new track, with some 707 beats, a bit more laidback and relaxed but with a lot of groove.
So... the story is, one my my patrons, Dragan said "At the track end I wished there was a "periorbital dark circles part 2". Like this story has some grand events yet untold... which if accompanied with a stomping 4 on the floor could rock the universe"
Well.. Dragan, here it is, Enjoy! :D
ps, there is some humming noise coming from the eventide space plus a helluvalot of low end bass from the vBass (need to fix that bass for a future release) .. so, watch your sub-woofers, this one is crankin it :D
Gear Used:
- Roland TR-8s, 707 snare, percussion and master Side Chain FX for digitone, vKeys, vBass
- KORG volca Keys and Bass
- Elektron Digitakt, kick and percussion
- Elektron Digitone, Dub Stabs and Pads
- Elektron Analog Four, 0coast seq, arpeggios
- Makenoise 0-coast
- Avalon Bassline
- KORG monologue, lead
- Moog Subsequent37, lead2
- Novation Peak, lead3
- KORG grandstage, Piano (EHX 720 looper)
- Clavia, NLA1 (tc electronic ditto looper)"
I have introduced some new gear lately in the studio, my #intellijel 84HP has been upgraded to a 104HP, plus that the old monologue is back. I wanted to make a little bit bigger session to balance the #BURG1K session i have been doing for the past few weeks. :)
Track started out experimenting with the uO_C, using it in harrington 1200 with the 3x A111-3 VCOs from doepfer. Very fun to finally be able to make some chords in the modular, this is one of the reasons I wanted to get a bigger case.
Also, the BIA is doing percussion, Rings is doing.. well what rings does plus the MI tides (with sheep fw) doing some wavetable action. Great fun patch, with a lot of modulation going on.
Also new is the digitone, but it is not really doing much .. just sequencing the vBass (low end) plus some FX processing for the korg vKeys.
Tricking out the monologues as a 2xVCO main lead sound on this one BURG style, as you can hear the filter is not really ms-20.. but it is close enough. Paired with the strymon el capistan it gets that nice tape style vibe.
TR8s on 707 drums + some extra percussion from the digitakt, and the avalon bassline, well, does a bassline :)
I hope you will enjoy this one!
BooOooM!
Gear Used:
- Roland TR-8s, drums, percussion and master Side Chain FX for digitone, vKeys, vBass
- KORG volca Keys and Bass
- Elektron Digitakt, Digitone
- Elektron Analog Four (just FX and sequencer)
- Makenoise 0-coast
- Avalon Bassline
- KORG monologue"
"There's many Clones,Modular Synths, Synthesizers e.t.c that may tempt you! They can all make a 303 sound! But if your lucky enough to play with an Avalon Bassline ...you may just fall in love!
TB-303 or Avalon?
Without a doubt the Sound, Sequencer, Connectivity, the external filter cards,of the Avalon is just Wow pleasing ..! BUT i won't be letting go of my TB-303 anytime soon.. they are both a match made in Synth Heaven! :)
Amen.
Part two jam :"
Avalon Bassline R:OTA
Uploaded on May 19, 2018 DJTricks1
"Avalon Bassline with R:OTA filter card 24dB,extra effects,reverb,space echo,delay, e.t.c"
