Honeysmack Live: Synth Stream - Rave at Home 4

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"Live improvised performance recorded at my studio for Synth Stream - Rave at Home 4. Originally streamed on May 29, 2021.

As with all my performances, all unrehearsed, improvised and recorded in one take. Key gear in use for this performance:
Roland TR-8
Roland TB-303
Roland MC-202
Elektron MachineDrum
Elektron Analog Four MkI
Elektron Octatrack
Elektron Analog Heat
Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Bassline
Moog DFAM x2
Playdifferently Model1 DJ Mixer
Modular gear (there wasn't much just a few modules that I can remember): Entity Bass Drum, Wogglebug, Metron, SY0.5 and Rainmaker.

Follow here for more improvised Acid Techno performances:
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BURG Session Template 05 - (Goodbye 2020 and Happy New Year!)

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"If you like my music you can find it here http://bit.ly/BurgMusic and also please consider supporting me at patreon for as little as 1 USD http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon

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Album info:

Continuing my plans going into 2021 and the writing of my new album, with this i will be posting template jam sessions to YouTube from which I will base and recreate the final tracks. These jam sessions are in no way finalised tracks, but you will be able to hear the main ideas before i start fine tuning the details.

If you join my patreon there will be behind the scenes materials, bonus tracks, stems, sound packs from these sessions and also a possibility to remix the future shortlist single for my release. You will be able to follow the creation of the entire album from idea to final product.

http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon

Track info:

Session 05 is a bit more upbeat style track, the idea was to use the Erebus as main theme, to showcase its nice creamy features.. dub style together with the RE-20 space echo and a huge modulated reverb in the empress really hit the spot.

Also, i wanted to dial it back a bit and make it a tad more minimal than the other tracks. Running at 115 bpm it is still pretty dense, so i hope there is air enough between the sounds making it enjoyable.

Make sure to have a happy new year everyone, i hope that 2021 will bring more music and less chaos. Stay safe all and do something nice for someone today !! Peace !

BURG

GearList:

* Erebus (sequenced by force), main theme + RE-20 space echo and empress reverb
* AKAI force, main kicks + percussion/stabs and sinus low end bass 1
* AKAI force also does the phaser string pads
* Elektron Digitakt, hhs, additional percussion and one dubby stab
* Elektron Digitone, melodies/strings
* Roland TR-707, closed HH and toms
* Avalon Bassline, square melody
* Volca Bass ( sequenced by force ) saw low end bass 2
* Volca Keys + MS70CDR , melody pad

Modular:

* Enorphin.es Furthrrr generator through Clouds, FM style melody controlled by Pressure points
* Intellijel Plonk, clap style percussion
* Intellijel / Noise Tools, White noise, hh style percussion + Ripples VCF
* MI Rings, random melody sequence
* Modulation by Pams, Quadrax and planar 2
* Eloquencer, main sequencer

All is recorded live in one take down on 2-track, Zoom H5. Post processing in DAW, compressor and limiter with Izotope 7 plugins."

Novation AFX Station "Avalon" 98 Organic Presets + FAQ

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"Avalon soundset contains 98 fresh presets for the legendary analogue synths update – AFX Station by Novation!

BUY: https://sellfy.com/lfo/p/novation-afx...

Enhance possibilities of your AFX with our soundset!
Note: its a single presets, not overlays!

Powerful leads, fat analog basses, atmospheric sounds & even modular sequences.

All is responsible with modulation wheel & tempo synced!
Including the instructions of how to load.

“Avalon” soundset contains:

40 Sequences & Arps
19 Basses
17 Leads & Plucks
9 Atmo & FX
15 Modular Sounds"

BURG Session Template 04

"If you like my music you can find it here http://bit.ly/BurgMusic and also please consider supporting me at patreon for as little as 1 USD http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon

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Hey there everyone!

Continuing my plans for 2020 and 2021 and the writing my new album, with this i will be posting template jam sessions to YouTube from which I will base and recreate the final tracks. These jam sessions are in no way finalised tracks, but you will be able to hear the main ideas before i start fine tuning the details.

If you join my patreon there will be behind the scenes materials, bonus tracks, stems, sound packs from these sessions and also a possibility to remix the future shortlist single for my release. You will be able to follow the creation of the entire album from idea to final product.

http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon

Track info:

Session 04 is a 118bpm break beat style track, this as I wanted to get away from the four on the floor spell. I spent a lot of time randomizing sequences and patterns, modulating stuff in the eurorack with Pam´s and Planar2, e.g Braids, BIA, Plonk, Furthrrrr, white noise from 1U noise tools and the 3xVCO chords so this tune almost plays itself. This was great for the jam which allowed the tune to breathe in-between sections just keeping the groove going while planning the next part.

I am also with this track breaking free from a writers block which has kept me from making any new stuff for the upcoming album for a couple of weeks... yeah, im free.. for now :)

Have a listen and join me on the ride! :) cheers!

Gearlist:

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TR707 and Avalon bassline, minimal

"If you like my music you can find it here http://bit.ly/BurgMusic and also please consider supporting me at patreon for as little as 1 USD http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon

Even the BURG needs to have a little fun everyone once in a while. :) I have been working hard on the album and got lost for a while in procrastination land this Sunday.. so instead of doing nothing i hooked up the old modded TR-707 which i have not really been using to its full extent.

So here you go, a TR-707 and avalon Bassline minimal jam, taking no prisoners! :)

Gear used:
-- TR-707 modded by https://www.circuitbenders.co.uk/
-- Avalon Bassline

FX:
-- Mooer re-echo / 707
-- SolidGoldFX electroman / Avalon

#TR707 #SolidGoldFX #AvalonBassline"

BURG Session Template 03

ollilaboratories

"If you like my music you can find it here http://bit.ly/BurgMusic and also please consider supporting me at patreon for as little as 1 USD http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon

---

Hey there everyone!

Continuing my plans for 2020 and 2021 and the writing my new album, with this i will be posting template jam sessions to YouTube from which I will base and recreate the final tracks. These jam sessions are in no way finalised tracks, but you will be able to hear the main ideas before i start fine tuning the details.

If you join my patreon there will be behind the scenes materials, bonus tracks, stems, sound packs from these sessions and also a possibility to remix the future shortlist single for my release. You will be able to follow the creation of the entire album from idea to final product.

http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon

Track info:

95 bpm slow and dreamy, this one took a while to put together.. most probably due to struggling with similar melodies and vibes from the other two previous sessions. Big thanks to my patrons for pointing that out so i know what to fix. I think that this will have some significant changes for the final version of the track.. and when multitracking it I will most probably change the intro section a bit plus also ensure it builds up in a more cohesive way.

AKAI force, as usual is handling the main drums, sequencing the sub37, monologue, ASM hydrasynth and the volca bass. TR 707 adds some simpler hihats, digitakt adds some extra percussion. Digitone, Peak, Analog Four are not in use.

The ms-20 starts the track off, paired with a long wobbly delay in the el Capistan. At the 3.30 mark i play the dreadbox erebus from the force pads.. a bit tricky but it worked ok. I think the melody will change a bit too, esp phrasing.

Modular does some nice percussion with the BIA, sort of a bass style sound + a pretty weird sequence with the Braids. :)

Enjoy!

Gear Used on Session Template 03:

- Akai Force
- Elektron Digitakt
- Erebus Dreadbox
- Modular, Braids + BIA
- ASM Hydrasynth
- Sub 37
- KORG monologue, ms-20
- KORG volca bass and keys
- TR-707, modded by https://www.circuitbenders.co.uk/
- Avalon Bassline"

Happy #909day play with Micro Freak, Avalon Bassline, Soundlink, P4L ISO-001

Masaki Takada

BURG - Nanoscale ( taken from the new EIGHT STEPS E.P )

ollilaboratories

"If you like my music you can find it here http://bit.ly/BurgMusic and also please consider supporting me at patreon for as little as 1 USD http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon

As a BURG patreon You will get access to behind the scenes materials, exclusive live streams, tiers with stems, loop packs and other perks including access to the exclusive BURG discord.

Track and release info:

Nanoscale, taken from the new 5 track BURG EP Eight Steps, https://ollilaboratories.bandcamp.com...

Eight Steps EP is a celebration to all that is square, has eight steps and rhymes with the number 303. Recorded during the span from March 2018 - June 2019. No synths were harmed during the recordings.

Gear used:

- Avalon bassline
- Elektron Digitakt
- Keeley Caverns / Reverb, Delay

#AvalonBassline #Digitakt #KeeleyCaverns"

Steve Linsey’s Roland SH-101 Monophonic Analog Synthesizer W/Mod Grip?

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"From legendary producer, songwriter, and publishers Steve Linsey’s personal collection and in pristine condition.

Vintage 1980s Roland SH-101 in RARE BLUE and with mod grip. In perfect working order and recording ready."

via Wikipedia: "In his mid-20s, Lindsey built a studio at his Ocean Park home, and began making demos for artists such as Allee Willis, Brenda Russell, and Julie Brown.

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Abstrakt Instruments Avalon + SEM Filter Black With Green LED

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"Here's a mint condition, hard to come by, Abstrakt Avalon in the rare and psychedelic black with green LED color scheme. These don't come up often! This unit is perfect in every way. Gently used in a smoke-free environment. Always stored covered (dust-free). Will include the rare SEM filter cartridge and the original packaging for both the Avalon and the SEM filter"

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BURG Session Template 02

ollilaboratories

"If you like my music you can find it here http://bit.ly/BurgMusic and also please consider supporting me at patreon for as little as 1 USD http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon

---

Continuing my plans for 2020 and 2021 and the writing my new album, with this i will be posting template jam sessions to YouTube from which I will base and recreate the final tracks. These jam sessions are in no way finalised tracks, but you will be able to hear the main ideas before i start fine tuning the details.

If you join my patreon there will be behind the scenes materials, bonus tracks, stems, sound packs from these sessions and also a possibility to remix the future shortlist single for my release. You will be able to follow the creation of the entire album from idea to final product.

http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon

Track info:

108 bpm downbeat with light shuffle, focus on a longer buildup for a possible intro section. I might split this into two separate track for the future final recording to make things a bit simpler.

AKAI force is handling drums and sequencing the peak chords, monologue, erebus III and also the main low end bass from the volca. Additional percussion from the TR707, digitakt and the digitone.

First intro melody is on the ms-20, sub37 and ASM in combo does the second one.

Modular does the main intro sequence, 3x doepfer uPVCOs in a triad chord with the help from O_C hemisphere app, also some randomised melodies in the intro to build atmosphere sequenced by the eloquencer, using the classic rings into clouds combo. :)

Enjoy!

Gear Used on Session Template 02:

- Akai Force
- Novation Peak
- Elektron Digitakt
- Erebus Dreadbox
- Modular, Rings, 2x uPVCO A-111-3
- KORG grandstage
- ASM Hydrasynth
- Sub 37
- KORG monologue, ms-20
- KORG volca bass and keys
- TR-707, modded by https://www.circuitbenders.co.uk/
- Avalon Bassline

#akaiforce #subsequent37 #eurorack"

BURG - Slow Collider ( first AKAI force jam )

Published on Mar 1, 2020 ollilaboratories

"If you like my music you can find it here http://bit.ly/BurgMusic and also please consider supporting me at patreon for as little as 1 USD http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon

As a BURG patreon You will get access to behind the scenes materials, exclusive live streams, tiers with stems, loop packs and other perks including access to the exclusive BURG discord.

Track info:

So a new big item enters the studio, AKAI force. Main use case for this is to sequence some of my gear, such as the Novation peak plus serve as mixer/FX unit for my volcas. Also adding to this obviously it is filled with a lot of goodies and music production stuff to help move the BURG style into more complex chord progressions and layers of my musical making.

This is a first attempt, maybe not really 100% BURG style.. but it does indeed showcase the possibilities using the force in my workflow. All in all I have a good feeling about this purchase.

I hope you will enjoy it !

Gear used:
- AKAI force ( main drums, lo end bass, arps, vocal samples, mixer for my volcas )
- Sub37, lead sound, Strymon timeline and blue sky
- KORG volca keys and bass
- KORG monologue, sequenced from the force + FX from the digitone
- Novation peak, Pads ( sequenced by AKAI force )
- Avalon bassline 303 square style
- Modular, BIA, plonk for percussion
- elektron digitakt, percussion and chord stabs
- Drumbrute impact, extra HHs and FM drum

All recorded down on 2 track, Zoom H5

#AKAIforce #KORGvolca #Subsequent37"

Din Sync RE-303 - Acid Beast - Black Green LEDs

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"Black metal case. Black knobs with laser green LEDs. It's a beauty... and sounds spot on as well!

I've owned a few TB-303s, as well as an Avalon and a couple x0xb0xes over the years and this 303 is the closest sounding one to the original. Absolute beast.

It was professionally made by a well trained engineer in early 2019, using original and rare parts to create the best replica imaginable. It features the Sonic Potions RE-303 CPU, which ... in my opinion, is amazing. Lots more options than the original CPU for sure."

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OBERHEIM OB-X Analog Synthesizer (1979) Seven Sounds

Published on Jan 25, 2020 RetroSound

"(c)2007-20 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

Oberheim OB-X Analog #Synthesizer from the year 1979

The demo video shows some self programmed synth sounds.

The #Oberheim #OBX 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

RetroSound synthesizer demo videos since january 2007.
All is for free. If you like my work, so can you support me with a donation or a purchase of my music albums. Thank you!

Donations: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr..."

Acid Techno improv and live sampling with Octatrack, Avalon Bassline and modular synth

Published on Jan 21, 2020 Honeysmack

Gear in use:
Elektron Octatrack
Avalon Bassline
Roland TR-09

Eurorack modules:
Intellijel: Metropolis, Atlantis, Mixup, Quadra
Cwejman: BLD2
Noise Engineering: Loquelic Iteritas Percido, Basimilus Iteritas Alter
Busy Circuits: Pamela's New Workout
Antimatter: Launch Codes
Make Noise: Optomix

Totally unrehearsed and improvised jam. No computer or DAW were hurt during this jam.

http://www.honeysmack.info

New Abstrakt Instruments VS-1 Analog Synth - New Classic Oberheim OB-X Inspired Rackmount Synth

Published on Jan 14, 2020 Abstrakt Instruments

Update: I thought it worth noting that this project is being done with Tom Oberheim's blessing. From the Kickstarter campaign:

"Tom Oberheim of tomoberheim.com and Oberheim Electronics is aware of our plans to market an OB-X-centric synth. We asked permission and he did not have any reservations with our plans and said good luck! We have also offered a royalty per unit but there was no interest. However, even though the VS-1 is by nature a boutique offering and won't break any sales records, we will indeed be paying a royalty in deference to the original design."




You might remember the OBX Rack Synth Kit Stretch Goal Added to Abstrakt Instruments' Kickstarter for OB-X replacement boards. It looks like they are taking it a step further and offering a completed version named the VS-1 for non-DIYers, or those that just don't have the time or resources to build their own. The project is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter here. Abstrakt Instruments, of course, are the people behind the Avalon Bassline 303 clone, which has become highly regarded by many as the best 303 clone with extra features. P.S. See Abstrakt OB-X for additional posts and demos leading up to the new VS-1.

Some details from the Abstrakt Instruments VS-1 Kickstarter follow - click through for additional pics and info.

"The VS-1 combines vintage analog sound with modern features, designed for those that find modern synths over-perfected. Based on the discrete analog design of the iconic Oberheim™ OB-X, the VS-1 utilizes many of the same design trade-offs, including a signal path comprised of discrete transistors, op-amps, & 3080 OTA's utilizing through-hole components. Combined with modern digital control, a clean & simple interface, and packed into a 3U rack... this is the essence of the VS-1.

It’s all about the tone. Based on the classic OB-X, each voice consists of two analog VCO's and a 12dB OTA Filter (LP/BP/HP) and VCA.

VCO's Two discrete VCO's per voice with saw and pulse waves. Pulse width can be adjusted from 0% to 100%. VCO1 can be modulated by VCO2 (crossmod) and VCO2 can by hard-synced to the frequency of VCO1. VCO's can also be modulated by two analog LFO's, two digital LFO's per-voice, and a DADSR 5-stage envelope generator.
Noise Analog white & pink noise.
Portamento Analog polyphonic portamento gives a natural clustering effect between voices as the analog components are never perfectly matched. Although this requires many additional components it has been included - another example of small imperfections that impart character. In addition, digital portamento with both fixed rate and fixed time modes is also included.
12dB OTA Filter The classic resonant 12dB multimode filter is the desert island filter, simply awesome in a polyphonic synth. The classic OB-X had a fixed lowpass mode, the OB-R has lowpass, bandpass & highpass modes.
Panning VCA's Each voice retains the classic 3080 OTA VCA but also includes a stereo panning VCA that can be modulated by several sources. The spread control make it easy to pan voices across the stereo field.
Envelope Generators Each voice has a dedicated analog ADSR for the filter and VCA. In addition there is a global five-stage DADSR with (20) modulation destinations.
Analog LFO's Two global analog LFO's with triangle, square and S&H waveforms can be sent to VCO1 frequency and pulse width, VCO2 frequency and pulse width, and filter cutoff.
Digital LFO’s Two LFO’s per voice with triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, and random waves with (20) destinations. LFO’s also have dedicated attack-decay envelopes and can be free-running or synced to the arpeggiator, sequencer, or MIDI clock for tempo-synced effects.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/abstraktinstruments/vs-1-polyphonic-analog-synthesizer

First jam with the Korg Wavestate

Published on Jan 7, 2020 Honeysmack

"Quick first jam with the Korg Wavestate.

Additional drum sounds from Roland TR-09 and bass from the Avalon Bassline"

http://www.honeysmack.info

Modular Acid Techno Improv with System 500, Avalon Bassline, DFAM and TR8

Published on Dec 24, 2019 Honeysmack

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What No Other "303 Clone" Can Do... // Avalon Bassline Overview 2.0

Published on Dec 21, 2019 Ricky Tinez

"Yes, this is an expensive TB-303 Clone. But i think the way you sound design on this Acid Bass line beast is super unique! It takes Modulation to a weird area where one parameter affects another. The Abstract Instruments Bassline is easily my favorite for that reason."

Abstrakt Instruments Avalon White

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"Mint condition Avalon Analog Baseline with SEM filer cart. This is the white on white variety. Just like the original TB-303, but WAY easier to program, and has swappable filter carts and sub osc. All analog, sounds amazing!"

TB-303s were silver, no?

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