California Highway 111 and Interstate 10, Palm Springs

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We take a trip along Interstate 10 and California Highway 111 in the desert from the vicinity of Cabezon to Palm Springs on a lovely Spring Day

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary, with G Calvin Weston on drums. All other parts played by Amanda using the following instruments:
Audio Modeling SWAM Trumpet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Trombone
Cherry Audio PS-3300, Pro Soloist, Elka-X
Arturia Stage 73 V
Minimoog
QuBit Prism
E350 Morphing Terrarium
Strymon StarLab
EastWest Ministry of Rock (bass)
AudioThing Wires

For more music by Amanda Chaudhary, please visit amandachaudhary.bandcamp.com
For more music by G Calvin Weston, please visit soundscaperecordinglab.com

Filmed on 8 April 2024. We did not attend Coachella."

Interstate 710 (Long Beach to Pasadena) - original synth soundtrack

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We take a trip along Interstate 710, also known as the "Long Beach Freeway", one of the major freeways in the Los Angeles Metropolitan area. We start on California Highway 91 in the town of Bellflower and then switch on to I-710 northbound at the northern edge of Long Beach. The freeway winds its way through several towns and neighborhoods along the Los Angeles River before turning northward towards Pasadena. Along the way, we cross several other major freeways, Interstate 105, Interstate 5, California 60, and Interstate 10.

I-710 currently ends somewhat abruptly at an intersection with Valley Boulevard in the town of Alhambra. Originally intended to continue northward to Pasadena, the extension has been blocked by community opposition, and it this point will likely never be completed.

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary features the following instruments:
EastWest Fantasy Percussion, Fantasy Brass, and Stormdrum 3
Arturia CZ V, Pigments, Vocoder V, and FX Collection
Cherry Audio Elka X, Mercury X, Pro Soloist and Stardust 201
Buchla Red Panel 158 and 156m
Styrmon StarLab reverb module
Dreadbox Euphoria Phaser module
Noise Engineering Sinc Bucina
Arturia MiniBrute 2"

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"

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 Introduces Synth Stack 4 Collection

video upload by Cherry Audio

Press release follows:

"Synth Stack 4 assembles 22 of Cherry Audio's virtual instruments at a stunning price, only $299 or less for a very limited time! This astounding collection features 19 emulations of classic vintage synthesizers, three original synthesizers, one massive modular synthesizer platform, and nearly 8,000 presets.

PRESS RELEASE - November 21, 2023: Cherry Audio has announced Synth Stack 4, the 2023 update to their complete collection of 22 virtual instruments at an astoundingly affordable price. Synth Stack 4 includes 19 emulations of classic vintage synthesizers, three original synthesizers, one massive modular synthesizer platform, and nearly 8,000 presets.

In total, Synth Stack 4 is packed with nearly $1,000 worth of products and is available for a limited time at the stunningly low introductory price of only $299 - that's less than $14 per instrument! This introductory price is available until December 5th, after which Synth Stack 4 returns to its regular price of $399. Already own a previous version of Synth Stack or other individual Cherry Audio instruments? Sign in to see your personalized and discounted price at checkout!

Synth Stack 4 includes:

Voltage Modular Core + Electro Drums, a powerhouse collection of modular madness including 120 modules and over 600 presets.

DCO-106, a stunning recreation of the much-loved Juno-106 polysynth of the 80's.

CA2600, a powerful, self-contained duophonic synthesizer inspired by the groundbreaking ARP 2600 synthesizer.

Surrealistic MG-1 Plus Synthesizer, a super authentic recreation of the fun and funky Moog MG-1 synthesizer sold in Radio Shack stores in 80s.

Polymode, inspired by the groundbreaking Moog Polymoog synthesizer, one of the world’s first polyphonic synthesizers.

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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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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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California Highway 33 (The Petroleum Highway)

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We follow California Highway 33 in Kern County, heading north from the town of Taft through several of the largest active oil fields in the state. Along the way with pass through the small communities of Derby Acres and McKittrick, meeting Highway 58 in the latter for a brief concurrency.

Please check out the previous leg of this journey: Highways 166 & 33 leaving the Carrizo Plain National Monument east to the town of Maricopa: [posted here]

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary, using the following instruments:
Cherry Audio Elka X, Octave CAT, Stardust 201
Arturia Synclavier V (synthesized drums)
Arturia CMI V with prepared guitar and invented instrument samples by Elliott Sharp
Crank Sturgeon Pocket Gamelan
Strymon Starlab reverb module
Universal Audio UAD Electra 88
Metasonix R-54 VCO/VCF module
Dreadbox Euphoria phaser module
EastWest Hollywood Pop Brass and Stormdrum"

Cherry Audio Elka-X - Sound Bank '79

video upload by Polydata

"Drawing from the earliest days of polyphonic synthesizers, Sound Bank ‘79 for the Cherry Audio Elka-X finds its inspiration in synthesizer music found in documentaries and library music from the late 70’s and early 80’s.

A bank comprising 30 patches for instant inspiration. The goal was to squeeze as much vintage analog juice out of this plug-in as possible, primarily working within the constraints of the original Elka Synthex analog poly synth. While designing this bank, there's one word that kept coming to mind: lush. There's a beautiful smooth and rich tone to this instrument, and paired with it's unique set of features, it's hard to beat.

Sound Bank '79 is a series of vintage tones for different synths and plug-ins, so look out for future releases. Recorded completely dry with no external effects or processing.

Link:
polydata.bigcartel.com

After payment, you will receive the file in your email within 24 hours.

Drop a comment of what other hardware or software sound packs you're interested in.

POLYDATA music
polydata.bandcamp.com

00:00 Assemble
00:09 Biscayne Blvd
00:21 Cameron
00:34 Competition Pool
00:45 Construction Site
00:55 Dodge Dart
01:06 Elka on Cassette
01:17 Finals Week
01:28 Heat Wave
01:39 Interstate 5
01:49 Jake Brake
01:59 Keyboard Scanner
02:09 LA Marathon
02:20 Library Apple II
02:30 Microscope
02:42 Multiplexer
02:56 Ocean Breeze
03:10 Olympic Blvd
03:24 Photo Class
03:34 Reflections
03:55 Regional Prog Band
04:05 Sea Wall
04:15 Slow Motion
04:26 Soccer Practice
04:37 State Park
04:47 Staying After School
05:03 Syntax
05:15 Targa Top
05:25 Train Station
05:36 Transformer"

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"

Revisiting the ELKA-X (LIVE) - VIRAL BEATS

video upload by VIRAL BEATS

"The Cherry Audio Elka-X synthesizer is based upon the legendary Synthex, a rare Italian analog synthesizer designed by Mario Maggi and manufactured by ELKA in the early eighties.

Elka-X replicates the extraordinary character of the original synth without compromising sound or functionality, thoughtfully expanding its feature set and delivering the authentic Synthex experience at a price anyone can afford."

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"

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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CHERRY AUDIO ELKA-X Demo & Review

video upload by musictrackjp

DEMO by Katsunori UJIIE.

Synth Stack 3 | Cherry Audio

video upload by Cherry Audio

"New for 2022! Synth Stack 3 assembles 16 of Cherry Audio's virtual instruments at an astoundingly affordable price, including the Voltage Modular Core + Electro Drums bundle, DCO-106, CA2600, Surrealistic MG-1 Plus, Polymode, Eight Voice, PS-20, Memorymode, Mercury-4, Quadra, Dreamsynth, Miniverse, Lowdown, Elka-X, Sines, and our stunning flagship synthesizer, GX-80.

Includes 13 emulations of classic vintage synthesizers, two original synthesizers, one massive modular synthesizer platform, and nearly 6,000 presets! That's $600 of amazing instruments for the incredibly low price of only $299!

There’s never been a better time to dive into Cherry Audio’s incredible line of software synthesizers. From deep modular synthesis to vintage analog tone, Synth Stack 3 is a synth player’s dream come true!

Synth Stack 3 is now available at https://cherryaudio.com/ and authorized resellers worldwide. The software is provided as both standalone applications and in AU, VST, VST3, and AAX plugin formats for Windows and macOS. Visit cherryaudio.com for additional product details, system requirements, and extensive collections of awe-inspiring sound demos."

Introduction to Cherry Audio Elka-X Part 3 - Hosted by Tim Shoebridge

video upload by Cherry Audio

Introduction to Cherry Audio Elka-X posts

"Tim Shoebridge of Sound Mangling concludes his hugely popular three-part series on Cherry Audio's Elka-X synthesizer. In this final episode, Tim goes into more detail on the arpeggiator and the step sequencer."

Cherry Audio Elka-X 10 Miscellaneous Presets NO TALKING NO EFFECTS

video upload by HansiLa

"A video showcasing Cherry Audio's Elka-X plugin synthesizer that just came out last week. I thought it would go great with the Stringer from Sonic Projects underneath. The Stringer synth is doubled and panned left and right with the Elka-X panned center. Some of the presets are played using the key section of a Launchpad Mini and others are melodies punched into Ableton and triggered with the Launchpad.

Thanks!"

Elka-X by Cherry Audio - Part 2: Layers, Effects, Sequencer, Unison Mode

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Part 2 of our detailed look at the new Elka-X from Cherry Audio, a recreation of the legendary and elusive Elka Synthex polyphonic analog synthesizer. This second part focus on unison mode, effects, keyboard layers, and the sequencer.

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

00:31 Poly, Mono, and Unison Modes
01:44 Effects
07:52 Layers
10:02 LFOs
13:59 Sequencer
18:25 More Factory Presets

To find out more about the Elka-X, please visit https://store.cherryaudio.com/bundles...

'The Cherry Audio Elka-X synthesizer is based upon the legendary Synthex, a rare Italian analog synthesizer designed by Mario Maggi and manufactured by ELKA in the early eighties. Elka-X replicates the extraordinary character of the original synth without compromising sound or functionality, thoughtfully expanding its feature set and delivering the authentic Synthex experience...'

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Introduction to Cherry Audio Elka-X Part 2 - Hosted by Tim Shoebridge

video upload by Cherry Audio

Part 1 posted here. Additional Elka-X posts here.

"Tim Shoebridge of Sound Mangling introduces Cherry Audio's Elka-X synthesizer in the second of this hugely popular three-part series. In this episode, Tim goes into more detail on layers and splits, layer utilities (swap, copy, import/export), play modes, and voice settings."