Bastl Instruments: JOHN DEE With Small Portable Setup

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"JOHN DEE is sporting a small portable setup he can take anywhere."

With the Social Entropy Engine Sequencer & Roland CMU-810.

SoftPop 2 in Session | Bastl x Casper | Noise Kitchen

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"Bastl Instruments x Casper Electronics' SoftPopII SP2 is live: 'a radical subtractive synth under the influence of unconventional digital control. It’s a rare beast that excels at both melody and noise in equal measure, ranging from bassline bangers, angelic chord progressions, distorted beats, and water droplets. It can even process inbound audio through the filter and VCA.'

Pretty words, but how does it actually sound in a live setting? In this video by Noise Kitchen staff Lotus Wash and Niels Aras we get right to it — two Bastl Instruments x Casper Electronics SoftPop SP2, one Eowave Quadrantid Swarm, one Moog DFAM, processed through Valhalla Supermassive, nothing else.

Over the 13 minutes multiple different dimensions of sound are explored, from punchy acid rollers and psychedelic slow-motion dancefloor beats, Niels Aras & Lotus Wash guide you through how the SoftPopII can be weaponised for the rave, away from the more ambient electronica applications of the synth heard elsewhere.

Filming & Editing by Adam Kořínek & Vít Linek — many thanks!"

BASIL the Flexible Stereo Delay - Audio Examples

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"Basil is our newest addition to Bastl modular family. With Basily you can do everything from clean delays to not-so-clean delays and sound design and as a bonus anything time-based!

Basil is available now worldwide!"

See the dealers on the right for availability.

FM & WAVESHAPING OSCILLATOR | Bastl Instruments PIZZA

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"Bastl Pizza is a compact digital oscillator with powerful waveshaping applied to FM synthesis. A ton of sounds in a small oscillator!"

0:00 Intro
0:38 Drums
1:58 Waveshaping
2:15 FM index
2:34 CTRL knob
3:28 Ratio oscillator
3:56 Wavefolding
4:58 Ring modulation

Bastl Instruments | SynthFest 2023

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"SynthFest France - Edition 10 - Bastl Instruments
https://bastl-instruments.com

Thank you Adrien Perinot, Alaskam, Algam, Aodyo, Arkhazium, Arturia, Chris Calcutt, Christophe Martin-de Montagu, Baloran, Bastl Instruments, Berhnard Rasinger, BVR instruments, DeLaurentis, Dreadbox, Eowave, Eric Mouquet, Deep Forest, Erica Synths, Euterpe Synthesizer Laboratories, Expressive E, Faselunare, Alphalab, FCpro.Audio, Francis Rimbert, Frédéric, Riblen, Frederik Rousseau, Fulgur audio, Heritage Synthesizers, Ina, Ina-GRM, IRCAM, Joachim Garraud, PModular, Jean-Philippe Rykiel, Jérôme Bridonneau, Joranalogue, KR Home Studio, Kiviak technologies, Kodamo, Korg, La touche musicale, La Voix du Luthier, Larix Elektro, Laurent Evain, Laurent Juillet, Les Sondiers, Maman Küsters, Matthias Puech, Marc Caro, Marc Sirguy, MOK, Media Overkill, Michael Geyre, Michel Geiss, Modular Square, Moonya, Muse, Ovations, Nairod, NRSynth, Oberheim, Olivier Delevingne, OMMA, SyntheGrall, Olivier Grall, Officina del Malista, oZoé, PH Modular, Christian Foucaud, Projet, Home Studio, PWM, Quentin Feuillard, Sifasile, Serge Perathoner, SynthR, Jean-Luc Briançon, Sequential, SoundMIT, Studio Playtronica, Synth Anatomy, SynthFood, Tim Blake, TouellSkouarn, Thierry Demougin, Thierry Rochebois, Tinhu, T-Steel, Tony Quedeville, SACEM, Vacuum, Eliane Blaise, Emmanuelle de Héricourt, Vanessa Bertran, Vika Yermolyeva, Vintage Synths & Co, UNAC, Willow Whisper, Dalai Lama, Xodes, Yamaha, Yusynth, Yves Usson.

Copyright Association SynthFest France - Tout droits réservés."

SOFTPOP SPII Tutorial - Triggered Pitch

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"This feature is definitely one of the most overlooked features of the new digital FW we released some time ago!"

SOFTPOP SPII - Playmodes Tutorial

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"Play modes are one of the most underrated features on any sequencer but it can be super handy to mess with them. Have a look what you can do with them on your SOFTPOP SPII"

Superbooth 2023: Bastl - BASIL

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"At Superbooth 2023, we caught up with Vaclav from Bastl Instruments, who was showcasing the company's new delay module BASIL. BASIL is a compact, modulatable 8HP stereo delay with stereo input and output. Modulation can achieve chorus and flanger effects and also modulates well with ramps for pitch shifting, reversing and more. It has a dry/wet fader, feedback which is bipolar, and when modulated with bipolar CVs, it can get narrow or wide feedback. It also has a time knob with a button that allows users to flip stereo detune between left and right channel. Additionally, BASIL has a space section with various features including blur for diffusion, filter, and multi-taps. The space section also has a compressor in the feedback path, so it never gets out of control when feedback is cranked. BASIL is available now for €267 without tax, and Bastl Instruments is shipping in three weeks from early June.

BASIL Available to pre order now, shipping Early June 2023.

Price: €267 plus VAT

https://bastl-instruments.com/"

Superbooth 2023: Mad Sound Factory - Kommutator - Midiator - Clocker

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"At Superbooth 2023, we spoke to Art from Mad Sound Factory, a new company from Armenia, about their latest products. Art introduced us to the Kommutator, which allows you to connect everything together, using alligator clips banana plugs, Euro rack a or Bastl instruments type, creating a big matrix of connections. It comes with switches that determine where the connections run, making it an ideal tool for modular enthusiasts.

Art also showcased the Midiator, a device that works perfectly with Soma's Ornament 8. It allows you to assign MIDI data to knobs by making a snapshot of the MIDI you're receiving. You can send different MIDI notes to different channels, sequencing it with Ornament to use it as a MIDI sequencer for all kinds of MIDI gear. The Mediator is equipped with alligator clip connections and is not powered passively. It requires 12 volts to operate and will be available soon, along with the Utilities.

Kommutator price: 150 Euros

Available thru Soma https://somasynths.com/"

Meet Bastl's BASIL - Unique Yet Flexible Stereo Space Delay

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"Basil is a compact, yet flexible, digital stereo delay module built on the Bastl Pizza platform. It offers clean delay, as well as lo-fi flavors, and its Space section opens the doors to exploration far beyond simple delay territory. The Basil delay buffer modulates really well, allowing to recreate most classic time-based effects, such as chorus, flanger, vibrato, pitch shifter, reverb, and stereo widener, among others, and navigate between them with just a few performative gestures."

How to Install Basil FW to PIZZA

"This video will show you how to install an alternative FW to your PIZZA.
This way you can demo our new Basil Flexible Stereo Delay."



We are thrilled to showcase our latest innovation, Basil, at Superbooth 2023 (booth 0400). Basil is a flexible delay module that offers endless possibilities for creative exploration. Additionally, we will be displaying our new 4-channel dynamic VCA mixer, Aikido, and 5-channel desktop stereo mixer, Bestie, both of which were released earlier this year. We will be also featuring the new facelift of our best-seller granular sampler, Microgranny Monolith. If you wish to reserve a slot at our booth for filming/interview/chat, please put your name in this table.

Basil is a compact, yet flexible, digital stereo delay module built on the Bastl Pizza HW platform. It offers clean delay, as well as lo-fi flavors, and its Space section opens the doors for exploration far beyond simple delay territory. The Basil delay buffer modulates really well, allowing to recreate most classic time-based effects, such as chorus, flanger, vibrato, pitch shifter, reverb, and stereo widener, among others, and navigate between them with just a few performative gestures. Basil is ideal for clean effects, ambient washes, glitchy sound design, or distorted drones. With its V/Oct input, fine delay tuning, and filter in the feedback path, it can also be effectively used as part of a Karplus-Strong synthesis voice. Even the feedback amount is compensated with the shortest delay times to maintain constant decay characteristics when changing pitch.

To enhance your experience with the product release, we have produced a mesmerizing short film that dives into the themes of time, transformation, feedback and states of consciousness altered via time-based effects. The animation for this film was crafted by Pipe & Pallet, with an accompanying soundtrack by Oliver Torr.

Since Basil is based on the same 8HP HW platform as the Pizza oscillator, owners of either module can easily interchange their firmware using the simple firmware update procedure. We will not be selling extra faceplates, but we will open-source the production and vector files for all the modules based on the Bastl Pizza platform. After some refinement, we plan to open-source both the code and the schematics of the module so that users can hack their own Pizzas.

Basil is available to order now via our B-Shop or our dealer network. Shipping early-mid June 2023

Priced at 267 Eur excl. VAT

More on Basil

Basil delay time features stereo spread and fine-tune components, and can be synchronized to the clock via the Sync jack. The feedback knob has two sides - simple feedback and ping pong mode, where the Left and Right channels cross-feedback.

The Space section brings a variety of flavors to the table! The Blur function provides two ways to diffuse the delay – either directly or in the feedback path, tilting the Basil delay towards the realm of experimental reverb machines. The feedback Filter offers low-pass and high-pass modes that can make the sound brighter or darker. Taps are multi-taps with either odd or even spacing, adding density to your delays and reverbs.

The assignable CTRL knob and CV allow you to modulate any of the many parameters (time, stereo, fine, dry/wet, feedback, speed, freeze, lo-fi, blur, filter, and taps) and tailor the Basil delay to your preferred use.

The Speed section allows for longer delay times by running the buffer at half speed or – in the extended range – at quarter and eighth speeds. This approach creates octave jumps, ensuring the delays remain in tune with your material. It is also great for creating drone layers. Because the sample rate goes very low at lower speeds, Basil brings in a low-pass anti-aliasing filter that removes high frequencies. However, you can also turn the filter off with the LO-FI setting and enjoy some downsampled goodness at lower speeds.

The Freeze function treats the delay buffer as a read-only sample loop that can be layered with the incoming signal. You can sync it and use all the other modifications with it as well.

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"Excellent condition, upgraded with clear Davies knobs added for better playability. The randomization feature makes this little box from the Czech Republic an amazingly playable device."

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Stereo Distortion in The Hands of Professional

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"You can go far with just a simple setup like this one."

10 Minutes of PATCH TIPS goodness with SOFTPOP SPII

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"Our fan-favorite Vaclav will take you on a journey through everything he knows (and he knows everything! He co-invented the bloody thing!) about how to patch Softpop SPII.

After you will watch this video you will be much better at patching your Softpop, you will be happier, you will make better music just because of your mental well-being, you will be smiling more, and you will find the lover of your life and you will move to countryside live your quiet life with hens and a dog named Pišťula"

Make SPII Sound Totally Different

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"In this one Vaclav will show you one of his favorite patches you can make on Softpop SPII."

BASTL Introduces the Bestie Stereo Mixer

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Follow-up to Bastl Discontinues the Dude

"We are excited to announce our new portable 5-channel stereo mixer Bestie. It is a re-imagination of our popular mixer Dude (released in May 2017), but this time for flexible stereo connectivity and with portable USB-powered setups in mind. But it comes with a twist! We are not new to mixer feedback and distortion so channel 3 on the Bestie is pre-routed as a feedback channel for that extra dirt and distortion. Without the feedback, Bestie is a very clean mixer with a clean boost with up to +20dB per channel and well-crafted saturation characteristics."

Playlist:
Bestie The Stereo Mixer
Bestie in Battery Powered Ambient Setup
Bestie in The Wide Mix
Colour Your Cold Digital Synths With Bestie

Baslt Bestie - A mixer that make noises / no input mixing made easier

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00:00 Intro
01:28 How does a 808 beat sound through it w/ System80 880
02:40 A first look at feedback
04:28 It's stereo!
06:52 How to Feedback / "No Input Mixing"
09:15 Mixing a few instruments w/ Softpop 2
11:53 More mixing and more feedback / Moog MuRF
16:17 The Drone Show!
19:00 The Harsh Noise Show!
20:39 End talk
21:00 Drone meditation jam



Bastl brings us the Bestie, a spiritual successor to their Dude mixer, but this time with a built-in feedback loop and, surely to the delight of many, five channels of stereo operation. Housed in a metal casing, the Bestie is ready for touring, live performance, and with the option to be battery powered, this is one of the best options for recording your outdoor sessions. With the same saturated sound that made the Dude beloved, the Bestie can drive your signal hard and to take that one step further, leave the third channel open and your entire mix will feedback into itself for wild noisy sounds.

In fact, you don't even need to plug any input into the Bestie: create multiple feedback loops with external effects and use the third channel level control to bring in self-oscillating sounds. While it's easy to get over-saturated sounds, the Bestie is also equipped with low-noise preamps letting you use this as a wonderful standard mixer with ease. Each channel can use stereo inputs with channels 1 and 5 having two mono 3.5mm TS inputs and the other using 3.5mm TRS inputs. Along with that, a dedicated headphone output with a pre/post mute option lets you use this as a great live mixer with a cue output if desired. Bastl's Bestie might become your next bestie with its compact size, great size, and creative options.

BESTIE FEATURES

5-channel stereo mixer
Built-in feedback path via channel 3 for no input mixing
Low-noise preamps with overdrive characteristics when pushed
Mute switches for each channel
Headphone output with pre/post mute switch
Up to 20dB of boost per channel
Metal casing
USB-C and AA battery powered

Edit Scales Like a Pro on Softpop SPII

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"Are you ready to unleash your inner rockstar? Our SPII's editing scales feature will have you shredding like a pro in no time! Say goodbye to boring, repetitive chords and hello to beautiful, awe-inspiring progressions. Get ready to get your hands dirty as you master the art of music creation. Who knows, with the SPII, you might just become the next Mozart (or at least the next Weird Al Yankovic)!"

SynthFest France 2023 #SFF_EDITION_10 Set for 21/22/23 April 2023 in NANTES / FRANCE

SYNTHFEST FRANCE 2023 #SFF_EDITION_10

IN BRIEF
The coolest French festival entirely dedicated to synthesizers. The annual meeting of synth addicts in Nantes with exhibitions, concerts, workshops, demos, and the biggest synthesizer raffle ever made in the world.

FOCUS
. 10th edition of the festival.
. Concert Joachim Garraud.
. Concerts Olivier Delevingne / Marco Caro / Maman Küsters
. More than 50 exhibitors.
. Showcases Moonya / Alaskam / Nairod.
. First official tribute to Vangelis organized by Frederick Rousseau.
. UNAC / SynthFest Awards.
. Demonstrations / DIY workshops.
. Immersive 3D music experience.
. Huge synth raffle.


RAFFLE
The SynthFest France offers this year a particularly exceptional raffle. With more than 12000€ of prizes, this contest is simply the biggest synthesizer giveaway ever organized.

Tickets at 10€ and number of tickets limited to 2000.
Raffle open online until April 19th 2023, and on site until April 23rd 2023.
Drawing on Sunday April 23, 2023 at 4pm, French time.
It is not necessary to be present at the draw to win a prize.

Tickets: https://www.synthfestfrance.com

1 - Expressive E - Osmose
2 - Kodamo - Mask1
3 - Paire d’enceintes Adam Audio - A7V
4 - La Voix du Luthier - La Voile
5 - Arturia - MiniFreak
6 - Korg - Drumlogue
7 - Paire d’enceintes Nord - Monitor V2
8 - Aodyo - Anyma Phi SE
9 - Ina-GRM Tools Complete II
10 - Dreadbox Erebus Reissue
11 - Novation - Circuit Rhythm
12 - Joranalogue - Eurorack Step 8
13 - Faselunare 4 - Vega Eurorack drum module
14 - MOK - Pack VST - Waverazor / MiniRaze / Filtryg
15 - Bastl Instruments - Microgranny
16 - Yamaha Audio card / mixer AG06mk2 BK
17 - Yamaha Audio card / mixer AG06mk2 WH
18 - Erica Synths - Eurorack module surprise
19 - Bastl Instruments - Kastle Drum
20 - Bastl Instruments - Kastle 1.5
21 - La Touche Musicale - Licence logicielle


JOACHIM GARRAUD
The 10th edition of SynthFest France strikes hard, with Joachim Garraud in concert, Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 9 pm. The French producer and artist will be back in Nantes, his hometown, for this exceptional evening. Joachim Garraud will present a preview of the film "Modular California Vibes", a documentary on electronic music creation on board his solar mobile studio where 4 producers will record 4 original tracks in 4 unusual places during 4 days, thanks to the sun. A debate will follow the unique screening of this film in France, to then give way to a concert. Joachim Garraud at SynthFest France, the musical event in Nantes not to be missed.


EXHIBITORS / PARTICIPANTS / PARTNERS
Alaskam, Alexis Faucomprez, Algam, Aodyo, Arturia, Christophe Martin-de Montagu, Baloran, Bastl Instruments, Berhnard Rasinger, BVR instruments, Dreadbox, Eric Mouquet / Deep Forest, Erica Synths, Euterpe Synthesizer Laboratories, Expressive E, Faselunare /, Alphalab, FCpro.Audio, Francis Rimbert, Frédéric Rible, Frederik Rousseau, Fulgur audio, Ina-GRM, IRCAM, Joachim Garraud, PModular / Jérôme Bridonneau, Joranalogue, KR, Home Studio, Kiviak technologies, Kodamo, Korg, La touche musicale, La Voix du Luthier, Larix Elektro, Laurent Evain, Laurent Juillet, Les Sondiers, Matthias Puech, Marc Caro, MOK / Media Overkill, Michael Geyre, Michel Geiss, Moonya, Muse Ovations, Nairod, NRSynth, Oberheim, Olivier Delevingne, SyntheGrall / Olivier Grall, Officina del Malista, oZoé, PH Modular / Christian Foucaud, PWM, Sifasile, SynthR / Jean-Luc Briançon, Sequential, SoundMIT, Studio Playtronica, SynthFood, TouellSkouarn, Thierry Rochebois, Tinhu, Tony T-Steel / Tony Quedeville, SACEM, Vacuum – 3D project / Eliane Blaise / Emmanuelle de Héricourt, Vkgoeswild / Vika Yermolyeva, Vintage Synth @ Co, UNAC / Union Nationale des Auteurs et Compositeurs, Willow Whisper / Dalai Lama, Xodes, Yamaha, Yusynth / Yves Usson.

Sequencing Made Differently -SOFTPOP SPII // TUTORIAL

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"Václav will show you the deeper meaning of the SPII sequencer in all its glory. Why it is a songwriter's synths and why is there anything like it on the market."

Bastl Instruments SPII Digital Waveforms - Guided Tour

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"SOFTPOP SPII is a powerful synthesizer in a compact form factor. With our latest firmware upgrade, we've revolutionized how waveforms are created and what you can do with them. Our lead developer, who came up with the concept for SOFTPOP SPII, will guide you through the intricacies of the eight different waveforms that we've included in this impressive instrument."

8 PATCHES FOR AIKIDO! /W PATCH NOTES DOWNLOAD!

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"8 PATCHES FOR AIKIDO! /W PATCH NOTES DOWNLOAD!

We've enlisted the help of the talented YouTuber and music educator, AUDIORIAL, to create 8 patch ideas that are out of this world!🚀 You won't believe what this guy can do with a few knobs and some cables!🤯

https://www.patreon.com/posts/8014939..."