California Highways 33 and 166: Carrizo Plain to Maricopa

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We exit from the south end of Carrizo Plain National Monument via Soda Lake Road, and turn east/north on California Highways 33 and 166 as they wind their way towards the town of Maricopa in the southern Central Valley. We see scattered wildflowers along the route.

Please also check out our video of this year's superbloom in Carrizo Plain [posted here]

Original Music by Amanda Chaudhary featuring:
Arturia Mellotron V, Stage 73 V, Reverb LX-24, TAPE Mello
Arturia MiniFreak
Cherry Audio Novachord, GX-80, Stardust 201
Dawsome Abyss
RMI Electric Piano (Kontakt)
EastWest Fab Four (bass)
Ableton Live (percussion)

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LEGO Pride - Stop-motion animation with original synthesizer soundtrack

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We celebrate Pride month with this unique stop motion animation featuring the LEGO set 'Everybody is Awseome'. Originally released in 2021, this set 'elebrates positivity and kindness in our families, our communities and our world.'

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary, featuring the following instruments:
Arturia Jun-6 V and Mellotron V (software)
Arturia MiniFreak and MiniBrute (hardware)
Cherry Audio GX-80
EastWest Hollywood Solo Cello Gold, Hollywood Woodinds Gold (contrabassoon)
RMI Electra Piano (Kontakt instrument)
AudioThing / Hainbach Wires

This is not a paid promotion from LEGO

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Carrizo Plain Superbloom 2023 (with original electronic soundtrack)

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Scenes from the 2023 wildflower superbloom in Carrizo Plain National Monument. The Carrizo Plain is a large enclosed plain in central California that features native grasses and spring wildflowers. The rains of late 2022 and early 2023 filled the sometimes-dry Soda Lake at the northern end of the plain and set the stage for a spectacular wildflower boom featuring many species and colors.

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary using the following instruments:
Arturia Pigments, Emulator II V, EFX Fragments
Cherry Audio GX-80, Stardust 201 Tape Delay
Strymon Starlab
4MS Spectral Multiband Resonator
Metasonix 542 Supermodule VCO/VCF
Metal Indian drums from Bhargava's Music in New Dehli
EastWest Fantasy Brass
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ARTURIA FX Collection 4 | Find your sonic perfection

video uploads by Arturia

"Introducing FX Collection 4: A curated selection of 30 creative audio effects for modern music makers, from enhanced emulations of iconic studio tools to contemporary & experimental effects plugins for inspiring music production and creation.

💥 Exclusive intro price until June 20th.

_DISCOVER
FX Collection 4 → https://bit.ly/3sJg7qt
Rotary CLS-222 → https://bit.ly/3C4sMb"

And a video by supporting member, Catsynth:

Arturia Rotary CLS-222 (FX Collection 4) - A demo and tutorial

video upload by CatSynth TV

"A demo and tutorial of the Rotary CLS-222, part of Arturia's new FX Collection 4. It recreates the sound of a the classic Leslie 222 rotary speaker system, while adding some modern features like continuous speed control and alternative rotation patterns.

00:29 Overview
01:32 Main panel features
05:33 Advanced mode features
10:24 Factory Presets

To find out more, please visit https://www.arturia.com/products/soft..."

Burnett and Twin Peaks - San Francisco (A drive with original music)

video upload by CatSynth TV

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"We pick up where we left off on last week's ride on O'Shaughnessy Boulveard and continue deep into the windy hilly residential streets of the Twin Peaks neighborhood. Burnett Avenue winds its way along the eastern side of the hills banked by idiosyncratic apartment buildings along the steep hillside - we then turn onto Twin Peeks Boulevard heading downward with views up to Sutro Tower and out towards the downtown skyline.

This area was developed later than other parts of San Francisco, so the streets and buildings were laid out to reflect the contour of the hillside rather than in opposition to it (as seen in the many classic straight roads with sharp grades in the northeastern part of the city).

Twin Peaks Boulevard south of the intersection with Burnett is closed to vehicle traffic but can be accessed via bicycle and foot to reach the summit of the hills.

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary, featuring the following instruments:
Arturia ARP 2600 V and Wurli V
Cherry Audio GX-80 and Stardust 201
Strymon Starlab
EastWest Stormdrum 3 and Ministry of Rock 2

If you haven't yet watched our video on O'Shaughnessy Blvd, we recommend checking it out here:" [posted here]

O'Shaughnessy Boulevard, San Francisco

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We ride along O'Shaughessy Boulevard, which runs along the west side of Glen Canyon Park from an intersection with Bosworth San Francisco (in the Glen Park neighborhood) to Portola Drive (in the Twin Peaks neighborhood). It provides views of wooded hillside, the canyon, and Sutro Tower. This scenic road was built in the 1930s as a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project during the great depression. It is named for Michael O'Shaughnessy, the Chief Engineer of San Francisco from 1912-1934 who developed Muni and Hetch Hetchy Reservoir along with other infrastructure for the city.

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary, featuring the following instruments:
Arturia Jun-6 V and Mellotron V (software)
Arturia MiniFreak and MiniBrute (hardware)
Cherry Audio GX-80
EastWest Hollywood Solo Cello Gold, Hollywood Woodinds Gold (contrabassoon)
RMI Electra Piano (Kontakt instrument)
AudioThing / Hainbach Wires
Big Fish Audio Grindhouse

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ARTURIA MicroFreak Stellar Limited Edition | Interplanetary Synth Explorer

video upload by Arturia

"Discover the same loveable hybrid beast that’s shaken up the synth world, retrofitted for out-of-this-world sound exploration. MicroFreak Stellar Limited Edition introduces a slick all-black exterior, decorated with detailed space-age graphics reflecting its controls - primed for your interplanetary sonic voyage."

"MicroFreak Stellar is a limited edition of an acclaimed experimental synth that combines digital oscillators with an analog filter, boundless modulation with musical expression, and a sleek black finish with quirky space-age graphics - primed for your interplanetary sonic voyage.

The same loveable hybrid beast that’s shaken up the synth world, retrofitted for out-of-this-world sound exploration.

A limited edition look

Discover a synth that looks as weird and wonderful as it sounds with a slick all-black exterior, decorated with detailed space-age graphics reflecting its controls.

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Arturia Introduces MicroFreak v5 Firmware Update

video upload by Arturia

"Samples, granular, and beyond.

Lena gives you the guided tour of MicroFreak's explosive V5 firmware update, bringing sample import, a new Sample engine, 3 new Granular engines, and more - for free. Hear the new features in action and discover how they'll work for your Freaky flow.

_CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:57 Sample Engines
04:51 Midi Control Center
05:52 Modulators
06:39 New Presets
08:27 Outro"

Arturia MicroFreak v5 firmware - A detailed overview

video upload by CatSynth TV

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"We look at the newly released v5 firmware for the Arturia MicroFreak. This is a major update that adds four new sample-based oscillators for sample playback and granular synthesis, along with other features.

00:33 Updating the Firmware, Samples, and Presets
01:25 Sample Oscillator
04:36 Scan Grains Oscillator
05:56 Cloud Grains Oscillator
08:33 Hit Grains Oscillator
10:35 Importing custom samples
11:16 Using custom samples with MiniFreak oscillators
17:24 Factory Presets"

Update: and two videos from Marc Doty

The Arturia MicroFreak V5 update: Sounds You Would Never Expect from a MicroFreak!

video upload by AutomaticGainsay

How to play a Minimoog on a MicroFreak!


"Here is a demonstration of the benefits of the V5 firmware update for the Arturia MicroFreak by placing samples from an authentic 1974 Moog Minimoog in it!

The theme was created with authentic vintage Minimoog samples and a drum pattern programmed on a Korg Triton Studio."

Plutonium and PlutoniumXtra: Psychoacoustic effects from 0v1 Records

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We explore two psychoacoustic plug-ins from 0v1 Records: the Plutonium and PlutoniumXtra. These effects are meant to be felt rather than heard, and operate best on low frequency content like kick drums, bass, etc. It is recommended you listen to this video with headphones or stereo speakers with good bass response.

00:32 The user interface of the Plutonium and PlutoniumXtra
01:58 Drum & Bass example using the Arturia MS-20 V
06:40 Spectral analysis of the Plutonium and PlutoniumXtra
12:48 Conlusion

To find out more, please visit https://0v1recordsplugin.com/

▣ Plutonium is a powerful psychoacoustic plugin that adds sub-audible signals to audio tracks, resulting in a more dynamic and impactful sound.

▣ It utilizes advanced techniques in stereo, compression, equalization, and transient alteration to excite frequencies at specific stereo ranges. With Plutonium and PlutoniumXtra, music producers, engineers, and audiophiles can take their audio to the next level.

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US 6 in California, Part 2 (Benton to Nevada)

video upload by CatSynth TV

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"We continue our journey along US 6 in California, heading north through the high desert east of the Sierra Nevada, passing through the town of Benton and crossing the state line into Nevada where the highway ascends the White Mountains.

If you haven't yet seen Part 1 of this video, we recommend checking that out:

• US 6 in Californi...

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary using the following synthesizers and other instruments:
Arturia CMI V, OP-Xa V, Mellotron V, Buchla Easel V, LX-24 reverb
Cherry Audio GX-80, Stardust 201 Tape Delay
Sputnik Modular Dual Oscillator (Buchla 258 clone)
Metasonix R-54 (VCO/VCF) and RK5 (Dual LPG) modules
Strymon StarLab module
Tracktion BioTek 2
EastWest Ra and Hollywood Orchestra Gold
Big Fish Audio Grindhouse"

US 6 in California Part 1: Bishop towards Nevada

video upload by CatSynth TV

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Part 1 of a two part series following US Highway 6 from its western terminus at US 395 in Bishop over the state line into Nevada. The highway covers a remote area of desert mountains and valleys.

Original music features the following instruments:
EastWest Stormdrum 3
Arturia Filter SEM and Reverb LX-24
Crank Sturgeon Pocket Gamelon
Strymon StarLab Reverb module
Dreadbox Euphoria 8-stage Phaser module
Cherry Audio Elka-X"

Arturia Rev LX 24: A detailed demo and tutorial

video upload by CatSynth TV

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We take a detailed look at the new Rev LX-24 from Arturia, a recreation of the legendary Lexicon 224 digital reverb. We demonstrate all the parameters on the main "hardware" and advanced panels, and explore a few of the factory presets. Of course, there will be snare drums with reverb.

00:26 History of the Lexicon 224
01:11 The Rev LX-24
02:47 'Hardware panel' controls and parameters
10:32 Advanced panel
17:24 Some more examples

Rev LX-24 | Lush digital radiance | ARTURIA

video upload by Arturia

"The eternal reverb is here. Introducing Rev LX-24: the lush, pure, musical reverb you've always wanted, inspired by a digital icon & enhanced for modern production - out now."

_Tutorials | Rev LX-24 - Overview

video upload by

"Follow Lena’s guided tour of Rev LX-24, the #reverb effect plugin based on a digital ambience icon. Explore its authentic layout, upgrade features, advanced view, and - of course - its beautiful atmospheric sound.

_CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:30 Presets playing
4:32 Front panel
5:43 Algorithms and converters
07:02 Main controls
10:36 Advanced Panel"

"The rich reverb you’ve always known, always loved, and always wanted. This is Rev LX-24; inspired by a retro icon, vastly upgraded for DAW production, and on intro offer until April 23rd.

Rev LX-24 is an enhanced virtual replica of a retro ambience box that defined reverb for a generation. Make your mixes bloom with real-feeling space, cave depth atmosphere, and subtly-sparkling texture in seconds with a vintage digital sound that refuses to get old."

More info here: https://www.arturia.com/products/software-effects/rev-lx-24/overview

US Highway 395: Owens Valley (Independence to Bishop)

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We ride north on US 395 as it traverses the arid Owens Valley on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada; we start in the town of Independence and end in Bishop. In the community of Big Pine, the Californa Highway 168 joins with US 395 en route to Bishop.

The Owens Valley is among the deepest valleys, wedged between the highest peaks of the Sierra Nevada and the Inyo and White Mountains to the east. The rain shadow leaves most of the valley a dry, desert environment. The Owens River, an which runs through the valley, has been heavily tapped as a main water supply for Los Angeles, which makes the valley even drier. Nonetheless, it is quite beautiful, as is US 395.

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary (an updated version of the music from 'Highway 58: Part 3').
Drums by G Calvin Weston
Synthesizers, keyboards, and electronics by Amanda Chaudhary featuring the following instruments:
Sequential Prophet 12
Buchla Red Panel 158 and 156m
Arturia Piano V, Wurli V, Mellotron V, CS-80 V
Ministry of Rock, Fab Four, Orchestra Gold
Minimoog
Grindhouse
Styrmon Magneto
Arturia MiniFreak
Korg modwave
Nord Stage EX
AudioThing / Hainbach Wires"

Pi Day 2023 - Rhythmic, melodic, and timbral explorations with pi

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We celebrate Pi Day this year by exploring rhythmic and timbral possibilities with π. Specifically, we look at rhythmic subdivisions (π-tuplets) and harmonics based on ratios of the square root of π. We use the Euterpea music-composition library in the prorgramming language Haskell for our rhythmic and melodic work. For the timbres with pi-based harmonics, we use Cherry Audio Sines and Arturia's Synclavier V. The music is the assembled and played in Ableton Live; addition examples using Arturia CMI V and Pigments.

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The Brooklyn Bridge - A ride with original music

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We take a ride over New York's iconic Brooklyn Bridge, starting on the FDR Drive in Manhattan and ending in Downtown Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Bridge opened in 1883 as the first span crossing the East River and the longest and tallest suspension bridge at the time. It is still instantly recognizable with its stone arched towers and unique cable system.

If you haven't yet seen our FDR Drive video (from the Third Avenue Bridge in the Bronx to the start of the Brooklyn Bridge), we recommend checking that out as well: [posted here]

• The FDR Drive - a...

Original electronic music by Amanda Chaudhary featuring: Octave CAT analog synthesizer
Cherry Audio Elka-X
Korg modwave
Arturia DX7 V, 2600 V, Stage 73 V
Arturia MiniFreak
EastWest Stormdrum 3"

The FDR Drive - a ride along the eastern edge of Manhattan with original music

video upload by CatSynth TV

"A ride along the eastern edge of Manhattan via the FDR Drive. We start at Third Avenue in the Bronx, cross the Third Avenue Bridge into Manhattan and merge onto the Harlem River Drive. At the RFK (Triboro) Bridge, the Harlem River Drive becomes the FDR Drive, which we follow to lower Manhattan until the Brooklyn Bridge. Along the way, we observe the skyline on either side of the East River, and pass several notable landmarks.

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary
Drums by G Calvin Weston (soundscaperecordinglab.com)
Keyboards and Electronics by Amanda Chaudhary.

Synthesizers and other instruments include:
Arturia MiniFreak
Arturia Stage 73, Mini V, Piano V, Mellotron V
Cherry Audio GX-80 and Stardust 201 Tape Echo
Strymon Starlab
Synthesis Technology E350 Morphing Terrarium
Rossum Electro-music Morpheus
Buchla Red Panel 158 and 156m
4MS Spectral Multiband Resonator
Dreadbox 8-stage Phaser
EastWest Fab Four, Hollywood Brass, Stormdrum 2
AudioThing Wires

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Richmond-San Rafael Bridge (I-580), with original electronic music

video upload by CatSynth TV

"A Christmas-day trip along I-580 west over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. This is the northernmost of the San Francisco Bay crossings, connecting from the city of Richmond in the west to Marin County (near San Rafael) in the east.

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary inspired by the solo albums of German composer and instrumentalist Manuel Göttsching (Ash Ra Tempel), who passed away on December 4.

Instruments used:
Arturia Pigments 4
EastWest Ministry of Rock 2
Arturia MiniFreak
Arturia Arp 2600 V and Synthi V
Yamaha RX5 drum machine
Cherry Audio Elka-X
Arturia Memory Brigade delay, SEM filter, MINI filter
Cherry Audio Stardust 201 delay


To hear more music by Amanda Chaudhary, please visit amandachaudhary.bandcamp.com

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The Great Highway, San Francisco (with original soundtrack)

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We travel one of San Francisco's most controversial thoroughfares, the Great Highway. The Great Highway runs for 3.5 miles along the western edge of the city, next to Ocean Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Our journey joins the Great Highway at its intersection with Lincoln Way, at the southwestern corner of Golden Gate Park. We then travel southward to Sloat Boulevard and continue along the Great Highway Extension to Skyline Boulevard and Lake Merced.

The Great Highway was closed to motor vehicles in 2020 during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, but remained open to pedestrians and bicyclists. It has also periodically closed due to flooding and sand accumulating on the roadmap. Since the middle of 2021, it has operated in a hybrid mode, with the road open to motor vehicles Monday afternoon through Friday morning, and then closed on weekend from Friday afternoon to mid-day on Monday, as well as on holidays. The Great Highway Extension south of Sloat Boulevard is scheduled to close to traffic permanently in 2023.

Original electronic music by Amanda Chaudhary, featuring sounds from Ellott Sharp's Invented Instruments sample pack. This forms both the percussive pattern throughout the video as well as a section of samples played through the Arturia CMI V. Addition synthesizers and effects include:
Cherry Audio GX-80
Strymon Starlab module
East West Ra library (tablas)
MOK Fitryg
Arturia Delay Tape-201

Please check out our related video featuring Sunset Boulevard in western San Francisco [posted here]

Arturia MiniFreak Demo and Tutorial Part 2: Arpeggiator, Sequencer, and Effects

video upload by CatSynth TV

Part 1 here

"iPart 2 of our detailed look at the new MiniFreak from Arturia. This part focuses on the arpeggiator, sequencer, and effects. If you haven't yet seen part 1, we recommend checking that out first.

00:30 Demo Preset
01:19 Arpeggiator
03:58 Sequencer
07:00 Sequencer Modulation Lanes
10:20 Stupid Sequencer Tricks!
16:00 Effects
22:39 Factory Presets

What is it about exploding frogs and this instrument?

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Sunset Boulevard, San Francisco (A street drive with original music)

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We take a drive through the western neighborhoods of San Francisco, starting with Lake Merced Boulevard and turning north onto Sunset Boulevard, which bisects the Outer Sunset neighborhood. Sunset Boulevard enters Golden Gate Park and terminates and Martin Luther King, Jr Drive, which we follow eastward.

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary (amandachaudhary.bandcamp.com), featuring the following instruments:

Arturia MiniFreak
Yamaha RX5 vintage drum machine
Arturia Jun-6 V, CS-80 V, SQ-80 V, Wurli V, EFX Fragments
Buchla Red Panel 158 and 156m
Cherry Audio Stardust 201 Tape Echo
Strymon StarLab reverb module

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catsynth
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth"