909DAY 2020 - Launchpad Pro Finger Drumming Performance

Nular Music

"Happy 909DAY! This is a Launchpad Pro finger drumming performance with some 909 drum sounds.

I started off with a bunch of TR-909 samples from Samples From Mars and turned them into a velocity-layered drum rack in Ableton Live.

I used FXpansion's Cypher2 for the synth; the notes were generated live by my custom Max for Live sequencer.

As always, all played live, no editing or quantisation."

Experience The World's Most Expressive Software Synths – Equator, Cypher2 & Strobe2

Published on Mar 21, 2019 ROLI

"Save 30% on the world’s most expressive synths — Equator, Cypher2, and Strobe2 — until 31st March 2019. Our critically-acclaimed desktop software synths come bundled with hundreds of MPE presets and world-class tools to perfect your tracks. There are sounds for every kind of music maker — from Equator's acoustic instruments, to Strobe2's vintage synths, to the deep and spacious universe of Cypher2."

NEW Cypher2 Expander: Elemental EDM with Songmaker Kit

Published on Feb 28, 2019 ROLI

"Download today from FXpansion.com: https://www.fxpansion.com/products/sy...

Performance by Heen-Wah Wai on Songmaker Kit.

Raise the roof with Elemental EDM, a collection of high-energy Cypher2 presets designed for the dance floor! Whether you prefer dirty dubstep breakdowns or sun-kissed tropical house, this expander has all the tools you need to take on the biggest festival-filling sounds.

Elemental EDM’s squelchy basses, bright plucks and luscious leads are guaranteed to get fists pumping and feet stomping anywhere. Build momentum with effects presets, ideal for dramatic swells or climactic drops.

All presets in this pack are available in both standard and 5D versions, for conventional and MPE MIDI controllers respectively. 5D versions are optimised for the ROLI Seaboard RISE and Seaboard Block.

Elemental EDM is compatible with Cypher2 Player, the version of Cypher2 bundled with ROLI instruments. So if you’re a Seaboard or BLOCKS creator, you can explore the sounds on desktop even without the full Cypher2 synth."

ROLI: NEW Cypher2 Expander: Textured Waves with Songmaker Kit

Published on Jan 24, 2019 ROLI

"Dive into Textured Waves, an ambient ocean of deep, dark and spacious sounds for your Cypher2 or Cypher2 Player library!

Featuring ghostly tones, overdriven oscillations and ever-evolving drones, these presets are essential for soundtracks, sound effects or adding more depth to any composition.

Some sounds are available in both standard and 5D versions, for conventional and MPE MIDI controllers respectively. 5D versions are optimised for the Seaboard and BLOCKS."

Cypher2 Expander: Vivid Sequences with Songmaker Kit

Published on Nov 8, 2018

"Cypher2 Expander: Vivid Sequences is a collection of beautiful presets that take advantage of Cypher2’s incredibly deep and powerful sequencer. Discover instant inspiration at your fingertips.

Every sound in the Vivid Sequences expander is a masterclass in step sequencing. Explore presets inspired by everything from Acid House to Kosmische Musik. With 50 5D presets and 50 2D presets that make full use of Cypher2's expressive and flexible sequencer, there's plenty to inspire your creativity and add something special to your next production.

Available now from FXpansion.com:
https://www.fxpansion.com/products/synthx/synthexpanders/vivid-sequences/"

Internal Dialog of a Homesick Space Whale - Seaboard rise improvisation

Published on Sep 24, 2018 Analog Monoxide

"Experimenting with video synthesis, editing and layering, etc.
The music is a simple sleepy improvised little tune performed on the Seaboard Rise49 and Cypher2. If you notice the shadow of the hand here, that's the original video layered behind the one that was processed and manipulated with the video synth. The output video didn't run at the same speed as the original, and when I matched them back up, this is the result. It kinda flutters, slows down and catches up."

How to play Cypher2 with a Seaboard RISE

Published on Sep 7, 2018 ROLI

"Find out how to control ROLI and FXpansion's new premium soft synth Cypher2, featuring the world's largest library of MPE-compatible sounds.

BLOCKS and Seaboard creators qualify for an exclusive Cypher2 discount — just follow the link in your MyROLI account."

FXExpansion Cypher2: A sound design adventure

Published on Aug 9, 2018 FXpansion

"Journey to uncharted sonic horizons with Cypher2, the new premium software synthesizer from ROLI and FXpansion. Featuring the world’s largest collection of 5D presets and an extensive range of advanced sound design tools, Cypher2 makes every performance a true adventure in sound.

Cypher2 is now available for $199 (£159, €179) on fxpansion.com.

Cypher2 is built for advanced sound design projects and expressive performances. Manipulate sound in almost infinite directions with 1,300 included presets, a TransMod modulation system, dynamic oscillators and filters, a state-of-the-art step sequencer, and 30 effects modules.

Cypher2 can be used as a standalone desktop application or as a plug-in instrument in your favorite DAW. It's is fully compatible with both standard MIDI controllers and MPE-enabled devices — including ROLI’s award-winning Seaboard and BLOCKS instruments.

Download Cypher2 today to start shaping sound in uniquely expressive ways. Your sonic adventure awaits! https://www.fxpansion.com/products/cy..."

Cypher2: An overview tutorial