#NAMM 2024: New Eurorack modules from Morphor

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We get a demo of modules from Belgium-based Morphor, including their Plectrum (karplus-strong) module, and their multimode VCF."

#NAMM 2024: The re.corder from ARTinoise

video upload by CatSynth TV

"A demo of the new re.corder from ARTinoise.

'The ARTinoise RE.CORDER is a brand-new take on the classic soprano recorder. With its built-in wireless
connectivity, digital sensor platform, and interactive app, it takes the traditional recorder into the future providing access to a world of previously unimagined sounds and expressive functionalities.'"

#NAMM 2024: soundmachines Arch and new "T" series

video upload by CatSynth TV

"A tour of new offerings from Italy-based soundmachines, including updates to their flagship Arch controller, and the new 'T' series module that combines four of their popular Lightstrip module interfaces with various sound parameters and processors, including a complex oscillator and a formant filter."

ARTURIA Introduces Pigments 5 | Polychrome Software Synthesizer

video uploads by Arturia

"Pigments 5 is the latest edition of Arturia’s flagship modern software synth with the power to create any sound, from the best mix-ready presets to deep custom sound design. The 5th edition brings more ways than ever to design, sculpt, modulate and arpeggiate your sound."

And a video from supporting members, CatSynth and Anton Anru.

Arturia Pigments 5: Demo and tutorial of new features and preset banks

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We explore the new features in version 5 of Arturia's flagship instrument Pigments, along with the newly released Liquid Explorations and Beats Explorations preset packs.

00:00 Introduction
00:27 External Audio Input
03:44 New wavetables
05:30 New Sequencer features (presets, random, lock)
07:02 Liquid Explorations presets
09:54 Beats Explorations presets
12:53 Conclusion"

Arturia Pigments 5: New Atmospheric Presets Demo. No Talking

video upload by Anton Anru

"Arturia have just released the update to one of the most powerful synths - Pigments. Now it's version 5. They added new sequencer and oscillators features, more wavetables and samples, the ability to pass and process external audio, and other improvements.

This is a short video with some of my favorite presets from the new Pigments 5 collection. Get the update and have fun with the new sounds.

📚 Presets for hardware synths: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/"



What’s new in Pigments 5?

A revolution in modern synthesis, Pigments’ approach to sound design is as intricate as it is accessible. Now with more ways than ever to craft those hard-hitting sounds.

CPU Pigments 5

Reduced CPU consumption

Pigments now utilizes multi-core processing for greater CPU efficiency, allowing more users to explore this powerful softsynth with ease.

Process any audio with Pigments

You can now process external audio in Pigments from the Utility engine, by routing the sound to the instrument through the track sidechain input. Additional FX routing options have also been integrated.

Compose in style

Pigment’s refreshed interface includes an improved play view, with new visualisers and other UX enhancements.

Melodize any sound in 1 click

Explore the new generative sequencer, featuring one-click sequence generation and new play modes, as well as saveable presets and sequence browsing. Make use of the sequencer lock to apply your sequence settings to any sound.

New curated content and sounds

Discover a selection of 100 new factory presets alongside new wavetables and samples in Pigments 5, comprising more than 1500 sounds.

New preset expansions

Explore an exclusive selection of sounds with Explorations; 3 new sound banks including 150 presets in each, showcasing a range of bold, colorful and expansive sounds that Pigments is renowned for.

Synthesizer Expander Module from Cherry Audio - a demo and tutorial

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We have a bit of fun with the free Synthesizer Expander Module from our friends at Cherry Audio. Created in collaboration with MRB, the Synthesizer Expander Module is a recreation of the small but mightly Oberheim SEM. It includes the original VCOs and VCF, along with some additional features such as unison mode, an echo, and a phasor - itself a recreation of the rare Oberheim phasor stomp box.

To find out more about the Synthesizer Expander Module, please visit https://cherryaudio.com/products/synt...

00:00 Introduction
00:24 Overview
00:45 The VCOs
03:28 The VCF
08:40 Unison Mode
09:39 Phasor and Echo
11:50 Factory Presets
13:56 Conclusion

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San Francisco drive via San Jose Ave / Guerrero St / Laguna St

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We travel the length of San Francisco from the southern neighborhoods to the northern edge along the Bay. The ride starts on the San Jose Avenue expressway into the Mission District where we follow Guerrero Street to its northern end on Market Street. After crossing Market, we continue north on Laguna through Hayes Valley, the Western Addition, Japantown, over the hill in Pacific Heights, and down into the Marina District. At the end of Laguna, we wind our way through main streets of the Marina to arrive at the Presidio of San Francisco within sight of the Golden Gate Bridge.

00:00 Introduction and Map
00:10 San Jose Avenue expressway
02:03 Guerrero Street (Mission District)
05:14 Laguna Street (Hayes Valley)
07:52 Japantown on Laguna
08:25 Pacific Heights on Laguna - spectacular hills and views
09:54 Marina District on Laguna
10:51 Marina District on Bay Street, Fillmore Street, and Marina Blvd
13:16 The Presidio of San Francisco

This ride includes two original pieces of music. From the beginning to Market Street is a new track featuring:
G Calvin Weston on drums (soundscaperecordinglab.com)
Big Fish Audio Grindhouse
Universal Audio UAD Electra 88
Cherry Audio Mercury 6, Elka-X, Pro Soloist, Sines, Stardust 201
EastWest Ministry of Rock 2 and Hollywood Pop Brass
Arturia CMI V, Delay Brigade
Metasonix RK5
Rossum Electro-Music Morpheus
Make Noise Maths
Buchla Red Panel 158 and 156m
AudioThing Wires

From Market Street to the end is an extended version of "Broadway" track featuring:
G Calvin Weston on drums
Crank Strugeon Pocket Gamelan
Strymon StarLab reverb module
Octave CAT and Behringer CAT synthesizers
Arturia Modular V
Korg modwave
Arturia B3 V
Arturia Wurli V2 and V3
EastWest Fab Four (Bass), Bösendorfer Piano, and Hollywood Brass"

Arturia Wurli V - A detailed demo/tutorial of this updated classic

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We explore the new upldated Wurli V3, part of Arturia's recently relased V Collection X. It's a recreation of the Wurlitzer Electronic Piano heard. Originally intended as a home and educational instrument, it's iconic sound can be heard on many records in jazz, funk, rock, soul and beyond. We go over all of its main-panel and advanced futures, and take a look at a few of the factory presets"

00:00 Introduction
00:21 History of the Wurlitzer Electronic Piano
01:09 Main panel of the Wurli V
02:27 Advanced Panel features
07:53 Effects panel
12:40 Factory Presets
15:36 Conclusion

ARTURIA V Collection X | Reference Instruments For Music Makers

video upload by Arturia

Playthrough | V Collection X | ARTURIA

video upload by Arturia

"Follow Matt Paul as he explores the entirely new and rebuilt titles in V Collection X; from the timeless lead & bass tones of Mini V and iconic stage sound of CP-70, to the innovative composition textures of Augmented WOODWINDS and gravelly funk keys of Wurli V. Don't forget, long-awaited hybrid synths and augmented sounds have also been added to V Collection X."

Update: new videos above from Arturia.

Arturia V Collection X | No Talking | #Vcollection #vcollectionX #arturiavcollectionX

video upload by DKS SYNTH LAB

Arturia CP-70 V - a detailed demo and tutorial of a classic piano

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We explore the CP-70 V, a new instrument from Arturia released as part of V Collection X. It's a recreation of Yamaha's classic CP-70 electro-acoustic piano that combined customized piano strings and hammer action with piezoelectric pickups, a pre-amp, and other electronic processing. It's compact size made it a "portable piano" and a popular instrument for touring artists in the 1970s and beyond.

We go over the CP-70 V's features, including the main panel that recreates the look and feel of the original, the advanced panel that allows finer control over the acoustic and electric aspects of the instrument, the effects panel, and some factory presets.

To find out more, please visit arturia.com

00:00 Introduction
00:25 History of the Yamaha CP-70
01:17 Overview of the Arturia CP-70 V
02:32 The main panel
04:44 The advanced panel
10:30 Controlling timbre, pre-amp, and microphone with macros and MIDI
12:50 The FX panel
21:09 Factory presets
24:29 Conclusion"

via Arturia

"Introducing V Collection X: Reference instruments for music makers

V collection X is a premium suite of software instruments for unparalleled sonic exploration; from evocative emulations and hybrid synth engines, to authentically modeled keyboards and beautifully captured acoustic sounds.

It is the most expansive and feature-dense suite yet, combining timeless sonic craft and expert engineering with cutting-edge enhancements that seamlessly integrate with demanding production workflows - for endless inspiration, vivid composition and boundless play.

CLICK FOR MORE »

California 87 in San Jose (Guadaloupe Freeway) - with synth soundtrack

video upload by CatSynth TV

"A ride along the entire length of California Highway 87, the Guadaloupe Freeway, through San Jose. It begins in the southern part of the city at an interchange with Highway 85, runs alongside the downtown area, and ends at US 101 near San Jose International Airport.

The ride features a very 1980s-inspired soundtrack with the following synthesizers and instruments:
Yamaha RX5 drum machine
Arturia Jun-6 V, Jup-8 V, Synclavier, CMI V, Pigments, SQ-80 V, SEM filter
Cherry Audio Elka-X, Pro Soloist, Sines, GX-80
Arturia MiniFreak
E350 Morphing Terrarium
Strymon StarLab
Metasonix R-53 Waveshaper
EastWest Ministry of Rock
RMI Piano instrument for Kontakt"

Cherry Audio Releases Pro Soloist Synthesizer

video upload by Cherry Audio

The British Stereo Collective - "Ghosts in the Machine," featuring Cherry Audio's Pro Soloist

video upload by Cherry Audio

""Ghosts in the Machine" by The British Stereo Collective. ALL sounds (including percussion) were played by hand exclusively on Cherry Audio's Pro Soloist virtual instrument. No other synths were used in this recording.

Composer, artist, and producer Phil Heeks of The British Stereo Collective draws his inspiration from classic 70s/80s TV theme compilations, film soundtracks, and sound effects LPs of the era. Read more about Phil's various projects and links to his work at https://cherryaudio.com/videos/excerp..."

Introduction to Cherry Audio's Pro Soloist - Hosted by Tim Shoebridge

video upload by Cherry Audio

"To get users up and running with Pro Soloist, Cherry Audio and Tim Shoebridge of Sound Mangling have again teamed up to create an introductory tutorial video walking users through the extensive features of this iconic virtual synthesizer instrument."

Cherry Audio Pro Soloist: A detailed demo/tutorial of a prog rock and 1970s classic

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We take a detailed look at the new Pro Soloist from Cherry Audio, a recreation of the ARP Pro Soloist that became in mainstay in 1970s prog rock as well as a featured instrument in funk, electronic music, and more. We look at the features from the original, including the front-panel "paddle" presets and the unique touch sensor effects. We then take a deep dive below the hood into the enhanced features for directly editing the individual modules and parameters of the underlying synthesizer architecture (including the resonators) and explore the onboard effects section. Finally, we look at a few of the factory presets, including banks from INHALT and Vintage Vibes by James Dyson.

This instrument was developed in collaboration with Mark Barton, who was also behind the Novochord and Solovox instruments that we at CatSynth have enjoyed.

To find out more, please visit cherryaudio.com

"Pro Soloist is the latest in Cherry Audio's roster of ultimate 'what if?'
virtual instruments. Featuring the precision crafted and circuit-modeled DSP designs of award-winning developer Mark Barton, Cherry Audio's Pro Soloist goes beyond emulating the treasured, preset-based monophonic analog synth originally released by ARP in 1972. Pro Soloist not only exactingly reproduces the expressive controls, 30 infamous presets, and the unique underlying architecture of this prog rock classic, it breaks it out of its cage by making it fully programmable and expanding it with full polyphony, splits and layers, a mod matrix, integrated studio-quality effects, and more."

00:00 Introduction
00:25 History of the Arp Pro Soloist
01:23 Overview of the Cherry Audio Pro Soloist
02:21 Original front-panel presets
08:35 Global controls
09:35 Touch Sensor Effects
16:00 Edit Mode
16:59 VCO
18:59 VCF
21:53 Resonator bank
23:53 Modulating the resonator bank with the mod matrix
26:45 Effects panel
34:46 Multi-layer mode
38:08 Factory Presets
42:18 Vintage Vibe expansion bank
43:44 Conclusion"

Press release follows.

"Cherry Audio releases the highly anticipated Pro Soloist, the latest in its growing line of authentic classic synth emulations. This Pro Soloist breaks out of its cage with fully programmability, expanded polyphony and dual layers, an arpeggiator, a mod matrix, studio-quality effects, and more.

PRESS RELEASE - November 21, 2023: Cherry Audio is thrilled to release the highly anticipated Pro Soloist, the latest in its growing line of authentic emulations of classic synthesizers. Featuring the precision-crafted and circuit-modeled DSP designs of esteemed developer Mark Barton, Pro Soloist goes far beyond reproducing the expressive controls, 30 presets, and the unique architecture of this 1972 classic. Most significantly, Cherry Audio breaks Pro Soloist out of its cage by making it fully programmable and expanding it with full polyphony, splits and layers, an arpeggiator, a mod matrix, integrated studio-quality effects, and more.

Early analog synthesizers were a mystery to most working musicians. In 1972, ARP Instruments released the Pro Soloist, one of the first commercially successful preset-based synthesizers. Pro Soloist featured a revolutionary electronic design and feature set, most notably its innovative "touch sensor" keyboard (now commonly known as aftertouch), where pressing a note harder introduces changes to the sound, allowing highly expressive playing. The Pro Soloist was a hit with acts as varied as Tangerine Dream, Gary Numan, Herbie Hancock, Styx, Prince, Parliament, and Vangelis. Perhaps best remembered was Tony Banks, who amplified the Pro Soloist's legendary presets in epic keyboard solos for the legendary band Genesis.

Cherry Audio has received countless requests to reproduce this oft-forgotten gem — one of those came from frequent collaborator Mark Barton (GX-80, Novachord + Solovox, Miniverse, and others). With unparalleled attention to detail, Mark has created an authentic reproduction of the analog signal path along with the 30 original presets, and together we have substantially expanded the Pro Soloist's capabilities. Cherry Audio has added a dual-layer voicing architecture, with 16 polyphonic voices per layer, that enables two different presets simultaneously, with independent panning for rich stereo timbres and complex sounds. Pro Soloist also includes a split keyboard mode and a brilliant “Last Note” option that effectively simulates polyphonic aftertouch using monophonic-aftertouch controllers.

Pro Soloist's distinctive three-panel interface makes clear that this is far more than a preset synth. Cherry Audio has precisely recreated the look and sounds of the original paddle presets in its main Performance mode panel. In Edit mode, we've exposed all of its unique analog synthesis architecture parameters, most notably, the fully-variable, five parallel bandpass filter "Resonator Bank," key to the Pro Soloist's realistic acoustic orchestra timbres. Additionally, we've revealed the LFO and ADSR/AR envelopes and elevated the sound design possibilities with a "Super Wave" oscillator and a robust six-slot modulation matrix. The Arp/FX panel rounds it out with a syncable arpeggiator and a dozen studio-quality effects for distortion, phaser, flanger/chorus, echo, and reverb.

In short, Cherry Audio has elevated the Pro Soloist from a bare-bones monophonic lead synth into a massive, polyphonic powerhouse beyond anything imagined 50 years ago.

Pro Soloist also features 450 presets created by an extraordinarily talented team of sound design veterans, including James Terris, INHALT, Drew Schlesinger, Huston Singletary, and Mark Barton. More captivating sounds are available in the Vintage Vibes Preset Pack (sold separately) by James Dyson. With additional touches such as Cherry Audio's acclaimed MIDI mapping functions, highly optimized DSP for optimal performance, and a visually immersive interface, Pro Soloist will satisfy both vintage synth aficionados and today's music producers.

A mint condition and serviced Pro Soloist can easily fetch $2,500 or more these days, and its unique architecture makes MIDI retrofits impossible. Cherry Audio is thrilled to introduce this virtual and expanded Pro Soloist at the jaw-dropping price of only $49 (list $69), obtainable now from cherryaudio.com and authorized resellers worldwide. Pro Soloist is also available as part of Cherry Audio's new and comprehensive Synth Stack 4 collection. This ultimate sonic package includes all 22 of Cherry Audio's virtual instruments to date at an unbelievably affordable price, on sale for a limited time.

Pro Soloist is available in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats for Windows (7 or above, including Windows 11) and macOS (10.13 and above), including native support for Apple Silicon. A free 30-day demo is available. Visit cherryaudio.com for additional product details, system requirements, videos, and an extensive collection of awe-inspiring sound demos."

Manhattan Bridge Subway Ride (N & Q trains) with original music

video upload by CatSynth TV

"The view looking south from an eastbound subway train over the Manhattan Bridge in New York, with original music. The southern side of the bridge carries tracks for the N and Q lines of the New York City subway.

Filmed in January 2023

The music is built around the original sound from the subway rides. Instrumentation includes:
Arturia EFX Fragments
Tracktion KULT
Cherry Audio Mercury 6 and Stardust 201 delay
Jaymar toy piano
Landscape Stereo Field
Strymon Starlab
QuBit Prism
John Cage Prepared Piano from Big Fish Audio (Kontakt)
EastWest Hollywood Orchestra Solo Cello"

Arturia Analog Lab #Giveaway and Demo!

video upload by

"Arturia has just released a new version of Analog Lab. Two versions actually, a free version called Analog Lab Play, and a paid/licensed version called Analog Lab Pro.

As part of this launch, we at CatSynth are giving away THREE free licenses for Analog Lab Pro! To enter, please visit the website below

https://gleam.io/wBN2C/catsynth-tv-ar...

Once registered, you will have one entry into the sweepstakes - you can perform other actions to get more entries and increase your chances of winning. We will also be giving away two of our CatSynth T-shirts as prizes.

Entries must be registered by November 30, 2023. Winners will be announced in early December.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Please visit the giveaway site for complete terms and conditions.

00:00 Introduction
00:18 Overview of Analog Lab Play
03:13 Factory Presets
09:16 Edit and combine presets with Analog Lab Pro
11:20 Our Analog Lab Pro license giveaway!
12:09 Conclusion"

Update:

Tutorials | Analog Lab Play - Overview

video uploads by Arturia

"Analog Lab Play is a free software instrument with a library of 100 essential, hard-hitting, mix-ready synths, keys, basses, pads, and more that’ll make you fall in love with music all over again - for #free.

_DISCOVER Analog Lab Play → https://bit.ly/47eDARO"

Playlist:
Analog Lab Play | Key Sounds For Creatives | ARTURIA
Tutorials | Analog Lab Play - Overview
Analog Lab Play | How To Get Started
Analog Lab Play | How To Make A Track

Analog Lab Play | Key Sounds For Creatives | ARTURIA

The Tappan Zee (Gov. Mario M. Cuomo) Bridge - I-87, I-287, and NYS Thruway

video upload by CatSynth TV

"A ride along I-287, I-87 and the New York State Thruway westbound in Westchester and Rockland Counties, just north of New York City. Along the way we cross over the Hudson River on the Tappan Zee Bridge, also known as the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. The original Tappan Zee Bridge open in 1955 - it was only designed for a life span of 50 years, and was showing signs of decay by the 2000s. It was replaced in 2017 by the new twin cable-stayed span that we see in this video.

Filmed in October 2023, with pockets of fall foliage colors visible.

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary, featuring drums by G Calvin Weston and Amanda Chaudhary on synthesizers and electronics:
QuBit Prism
Cherry Audio Elka-X and Sines
Arturia Pigments, Melltron V, and Stage 73
EastWest Ministry of Rock 2 (bass)
Strymon StarLab
E350 Morphing Terrarium
Rossum Eletro-music Morpheus
Metasonix R-54 Supermodule
Big Fish Audio Grindhouse

0:00 Introduction
0:25 I-287 (Cross Westchester Expressway)
1:33 Merging with I-87 and the New York State Thruway
2:32 The Tappan Zee (Gov Mario M Cuomo) Bridge
4:00 Rockland County

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Cherry Audio Introduces PS-3300 Virtual Analog Recreation of the KORG PS-3300 Synthesizer

video upload by Cherry Audio

"PS-3300 is an exactingly faithful virtual analog emulation of the colossal and ultra-rare semi-modular analog polyphonic synthesizer released by KORG in 1977. Cherry Audio has pulled out all the stops to accurately recreate and update this mythical monster synth, from its massive stacked sonic character and signature multiple‑resonator sweeps to the considerable patching capabilities that distinguished the PS-3300 from all other polysynths at the time."

Introduction to Cherry Audio's PS-3300 - Hosted by Tim Shoebridge

video upload by Cherry Audio

"To get users up and running with PS-3300, Cherry Audio and Tim Shoebridge of Sound Mangling have again teamed up to create an introductory tutorial video walking users through the history and extensive features of this massive virtual synthesizer instrument.

https://cherryaudio.com/products/ps-3300

00:00 - Introduction
02:57 - The KORG PS-3300
04:38 - Cherry Audio's PS-3300


User Interface Basics
05:41 - Signal Generator Panels and Master Panel
06:33 - The Oscillators
08:15 - The Filters
09:22 - The EGs
10:54 - Keyboard Tracking
11:21 - The Resonators
13:00 - Modulation (LFOs)
16:45 - Temperament and Tuning Controls

Semi-Modular Patching with Virtual Cables
18:14 - Patching Basics
20:58 - Mod Wheel Patching
25:20 - Conclusion

Cherry Audio PS-3300 - a massive demo and tutorial for a massive synth

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Today we present the new PS-3300 from our friends at Cherry Audio, in partnership with the good people at the Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project (EMEAPP). The original Korg PS-3300 is a massive polyphonic semi-modular analog synthesizer with three independent polyphonic synth voices, each of which has a multi-waveform oscillator, low-pass resonant filter, a unique three-band resonator, independent tuning of each note of the scale and more. Cherry Audio's version recreates the look and sound of the original, and adds some additional modern features.

Such a beast of an instrument deserves a beast of a video, almost an hour in length, packed with details about the history of the instrument, how each part of the synth voice works, how to use all three together, the global and effects sections, and factory presets."

00:00 Introduction
00:26 History of the Korg PS-3300
01:33 Overview
02:39 Single voice - oscillator
05:40 Low pass filter
10:42 Resonators
13:56 Amplitude and frequency modulation (single voice)
17:56 More global modules
19:55 Temperament and intonation
23:48 Multiple voices
25:57 Multiple resonators and low-pass filters
34:27 Cross-voice modulation
39:23 Different temperaments on each voice
41:33 The effects section
48:48 Factory Presets
57:15 Conclusion

**NEW** Cherry Audio PS3300 // 3 polyphonic synths in a semi modular box

video upload by Starsky Carr

"This is one CRAZY synth!! 3 full polyphonic synths in one big box. Here's my review, demo and walkthrough of the Cherry Audio PS3300. It's a replica of the Korg of the same name from 1977. This is a great example of a unique and characterful synth from the days when they were figuring out how best to create and control the tones.

Each voice has a single oscillator, lowpass filter, ADSR envelope and 2 LFOs. The resonators are a great addition - 3 resonant BP filters per voice - gives a lush or crazy phasing effect.

Follow all this with Cherry Audios FX, and the scalable interface, MIDI control etc etc and you end up with something well worth picking up. Have a cheese sandwich for you dinner and pick this up instead of a pizza!"

0:00 what is it?
2:35 Oscillators
4:52 Filter
6:20 Envelope
7:22 Polyphony
7:41 Keyboard Volume Balance
8:18 Resonators
9:50 Amp Modulation
10:27 Keyboard CV Outputs
11:08 Mixer
13:08 CV Processors
15:23 Sample and Hold
16:21 CV Processors Signal Invert

Octave CAT vs Behringer CAT vs Cherry Audio CAT - Triple CAT Shootout!

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We present a three-way comparison between the original Octave CAT, the Behringer CAT, and Cherry Audio's Octave CAT. It is, if you will, a 'Triple CAT Shootout' 😹🎹. We'll run a series of simple tests on all three instruments and observe the similarities and differences.

0:00 Introduction
0:46 About the tests
1:32 VCO 1 Sawtooth
2:15 VCO 2 Square (fixed duty cycle)
2:57 VCO 1 Pulse with manual Pulse-width Modulation
3:50 VCF cutoff sweep with low Q
4:27 VCF cutoff sweep with high Q
4:54 VCF with envelope-modulated cutoff frequency
5:20 More complex tone (all waveforms, VCF cutoff modulation)
5:57 Patch from Episode 500
6:29 That little riff that we always play in demos
6:54 Conclusion

Please also check out our detailed demos of each instrument individually!

Octave CAT: [posted here]

Behringer CAT: [posted here]

Cherry Audio Octave CAT: [4th video here]

All background and stinger music created with the Cherry Audio Octave CAT

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Behringer CAT - a recreation of a legendary analog synth

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Meow! We present the "CAT", an analog recreation of the infamous Octave CAT (a favorite of ours here at CatSynth). We go through all of its features, including those from the original and the additional MIDI and CV support.

00:00 Introduction
00:33 Overview
01:37 The VCOs
04:22 VCF
07:52 VCO cross-modulation
09:31 VCO hard sync
11:45 Connecting the CAT to a Eurorack modular system (Make Noise Rene, Tempi, and Maths)

Please also check out our detailed demo of the original Octave CAT: [4th video here]

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US 50 in Nevada Part 4: Ely to the Utah Border (original soundtrack)

video upload by CatSynth TV

You can find all parts in this series here, or see the playlist below for entire trip in order.

"The fourth and final segment of our journey along US 50, the 'Loneliest Road in America'. We pick up where we left off in Ely, Nevada and head east until we cross the border into Utah. Along the way, we pick up concurrencies with US 93 and US 6, making this final segment a little less "lonely" than the previous three.

Original soundtrack by Amanda Chaudhary, featuring the following instruments:
Cherry Audio Octave CAT, Elka X, Novachord, GX-80, Stardust 201 Delay
Universal Audio Electra 88 piano
Arturia Pigments, CMI V, Phaser Bi-Tron, LX-24 reverb
Korg modwave
Strymon Starlab
EastWest Ra

Drums by G Calvin Weston (soundscaperecordinglab.com)

00:00 Introduction
01:22 Leaving Ely with US 6 and US 93
05:05 Music changes as we cross a mountain range
07:41 US 93 departs
11:00 Going around Great Basin National Park
13:38 The final stretch
15:55 Crossing into Utah

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All parts in order:

US 50 in Nevada, Part 3: Eureka to Ely - original synthesizer soundtrack

video upload by CatSynth TV

You can find all parts in this series here.

"Part 3 of our epic journey along US Highway 50 in Nevada, dubbed "The Loneliest Road in America". This segment starts at a cool themed US 50 sign just east of Eureka and ends in the historic downtown of Ely, by far the largest town we have encountered since leaving Fallon ahead of segment 1. The music for this long drive goes back and forth between a heavy post-bop jazz style and an rhythmic ambient electronic track.

00:00 Intro + Chapter 1 (Jazz)
02:06 Chapter 2 (Electronic)
04:25 Chapter 3 (Jazz)
05:04 Chatper 4 (Electronic)
06:29 Chapter 5 (Jazz)
10:03 Chapter 6 (Electronic)
15:21 Chapter 7 (Jazz)

Jazz segments feature drums by G Calvin Weston and keyboards/electronics by Amanda Chaudhary, including:
Arturia Vox V, Emulator II V
Cherry Audio Solovox, Stardust 201
UAD Electra 88
EastWest Fab Four (bass), Stormdrum (prepared piano)
AudioThing Wires
Mutable Instruments Plaits
Strymon Starlab
Buchla Red Panel 158 and 156m

Electronic segments performed by Amanda Chaudhary using:
Tracktion BioTek
Cherry Audio GX-80, Elka X
Tracktion/Dawesome Abyss
EastWest Stormdrum
Arturia Filter SEM

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Amanda Chaudhary Experimental Synth Noise Performance (Luggage Store Gallery)

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"CatSynth host Amanda Chaudhary performs a solo experimental noise set with synthesizers and electronics, including:

Arturia MiniBrute 2 and Rackbrute
Buchla Red Panel 158 and 156m
MOK Waverazor module
Sensel Morph with Buchla Thunder overlay
Expert Sleepers FH-2 module (with 8 CV expander)
Noise Engineer Sinc Busina Ableton Live


Luggage Store Gallery, San Francisco
Part of a regular bi-weekly series hosted by Outsound Presents (outsound.org)

00:00 Introduction
00:30 Enter the modular
11:12 Beats"

US 50 in Nevada, Part 2: Austin to Eureka (with synthesizer soundtrack)

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You can find all parts in this series here.

"Part 2 of of several videos covering our epic trip along US Highway 50 in Nevada, dubbed "The Loneliest Road in America". In this segment, we head west the town of Austin (in Lander County) towards the two of Eureka, the eponymous county seat of Eureka County. In the wide valley west of Eureka, we encountered a major rainstorm and had to pause the video, which resumed when we got to the town.

If you haven't yet seen Part 1, we recommend checking that out first: [posted here]

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary in 5/4 (10/8) using the following instruments:
Cherry Audio: Sines, Octave CAT, and Harmonia
Arturia: Pigments (2 instances, Mellotron V, Delay BRIGADE
Modular: Metasonix R54 Supermodule, Synthesis Technology E350 Morphing Terrarium, 4MS Spectral Multiband Resonator
EastWest: Fantasy Brass, Hollywood Orchestra Gold (double bass), Reverb (Davies Hall SF)

Original patches on Pigments, Mellotron V, and Harmonia.

00:00 Introduction
00:11 Beginning at Austin, Nevada
04:45 Descending from the mountains into the wide valley
10:00 The storm approaches
10:21 Resuming in Eureka, Nevada

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