Korg Officially Announces minilogue; Four-Voice Polyphonic Analog Synth

Korg Minilog: PlugInGuru Quick-e Tour

Published on Jan 14, 2016 PlugInGuru

The details are in. You'll find Korg's Press release with hi-res pics and specs below, but let's start with a few videos. Click here for new posts that have gone up in order.

"Under 2 min and you’re going to want to own one of this amazing synth. The RAW POWER and the WARM analog tone is incredible. Makes every software synth jealous as well. :D"

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Hammond Novachord with Sweetwater's Daniel Fisher

Published on Jan 10, 2017 SweetwaterSound

"Daniel Fisher, Sweetwater’s full-time synth fanatic, gives an in-depth tour of the Hammond Novachord, which is widely regarded as the father of the modern polyphonic synthesizer. It debuted at the 1939 World’ Fair and featured 72-note polyphony, oscillators, filters, envelopes, and frequency modulation, which were used to craft its organic and otherworldly sounds.

After a close look at all of the Novachord’s parameters and internal components, Daniel gives an impromptu performance while sweeping through all of the parameters’ values. Then, as an example of what it would sound like in modern times, Fisher plays the Novachord through an Eventide H9 Multi-Effects Processor.

Only five fully restored Novachords are known to exist today.

Joseph Fill and his son, Justin, poured more than 2,000 hours of work restoring this 1941 Hammond Novachord. They replaced countless components, rewired all the connections, and then cleaned and polished the internal and external surfaces by hand.

Please feel free to contact Joe Fill if you wish to inquire about purchasing this beautifully restored piece of musical instrument history: hangarjoe@sbcglobal.net"

See the Novachord label below for more.

Moog Sub Phatty Synthesizer Demo by Daniel Fisher - Sweetwater Sound

Published on Jan 21, 2013 SweetwaterSound·1,172 videos

"Get the Moog Sub Phatty right here: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SubPhatty/
Performance demo starts at 4:25

Sweetwater's Director of Production Optimization, Daniel Fisher, demonstrates the very cool Moog Sub Phatty 25-key synthesizer. Daniel really shows off the performance potential of the Sub Phatty, thanks to its generous array of dedicated knobs.

Daniel explains the architecture of the Sub Phatty and its connections before demonstrating just some of the sounds you can create with it. First he plays a range of sounds with just the Sub Phatty, then through some the Moog Clusterflux and MF-104M Delay pedals to show even more creative potential.

Enjoy the demo, and call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer for more information on the Moog Sub Phatty. And click the link above to see the Sub Phatty in hi-res detail!"

Roland GAIA SH-01 Demo with Daniel Fisher - Sweetwater Bonus Bank

YouTube via SweetwaterSound | November 03, 2010

"More info: http://bit.ly/SWGAIA
Check out this playing demo of the Roland GAIA SH-01 synthesizer. You'll hear Daniel Fisher showing the patches included in the 64-patch Sweetwater Bonus Bank, available exclusively with GAIA synthesizers purchased at Sweetwater."

Moog Sub 37 Synthesizer Tweaking by Daniel Fisher

Published on Oct 13, 2014 SweetwaterSound

"Explore the vast sonic landscape of the Moog Sub 37 analog synthesizer with Sweetwater's synth guru Daniel Fisher. We focus on sound examples in this video, with almost 40 minutes of sound design by a master synthesist."

Moog Sub 37s on eBay

Sequential Trigon-6 Sonic Deep Dive – Daniel Fisher

video upload by Sweetwater

Be sure to see the dealers on the right for availability.

"Nearly 50 years of heritage design and analog expertise have been distilled into the superlative circuitry of Sequential’s groundbreaking new polyphonic 6-voice synthesizer: the Trigon-6. Historic synthesis is masterfully blended with modern sonic possibilities to create a forward-looking instrument that won’t compromise on vintage character. Join Sweetwater’s premier synthesist, Daniel Fisher, to explore this polyphonic powerhouse. Check it out!"

0:00 – Intro
1:04 – Trigon-6 Oscillators
5:17 – Trigon-6 Noise Source
5:34 – OSC 3 as Modulator
8:51 – Trigon-6 Oscillator Sync
10:28 – Trigon-6 Vintage Knob
11:18 – Pan Spread
12:03 – Program Volume
12:18 – Pitch Wheel Range
12:37 – Trigon-6 Key Modes
13:10 – Trigon-6 Glide
15:17 – Hold Button
15:49 – Trigon-6 LFO
18:54 – Trigon-6 Polymod
20:17 – Trigon-6 Aftertouch
21:49 – Trigon-6 Filter
28:39 – Trigon-6 Amp Envelope
29:21 – Feedback, Drive, and Distortion
33:02 – Trigon-6 Arpeggiator
35:06 – Trigon-6 Sequencer
36:08 – Trigon-6 Effects
42:13 – Thanks for Watching!

Waldorf Kyra Synthesizer Demo & Sounds with Daniel Fisher 🎹

Published on Oct 14, 2019 Sweetwater

"Is the Waldorf Kyra truly an "alias-free" virtual analog synthesizer? Join Sweetwater's synth savant Daniel Fisher for this in-depth overview and sonic exploration. Sounds begin at 6:26!"

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Moog Synthesizer IIIP LTD Reissue Modular Synthesizer Demo by Daniel Fisher

Published on Jun 19, 2019 Sweetwater

"Sweetwater's synthmaster, Daniel Fisher, discovers what you can do when you combine the most powerful currently-produced Moog synthesizer, the Moog Synthesizer IIIP, with the Moog Sequencer Compliment B Portable Expansion Cabinet Reissue.

If you want to jump to each synth vignette, they're at:
0:00, 3:30, 15:26, and 20:10"

“Weirder Stuffs” OB-X8 Synth Breakdown – Daniel Fisher

video upload by Sweetwater

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"Daniel Fisher, Sweetwater’s wizard of weird, created 'Weirder Stuffs' with nine stereo tracks using only the Oberheim OB-X8 polyphonic analog synthesizer; no additional effects were used. Check it out!"

0:00 – "Weirder Stuffs" Video
0:34 – Intro
0:45 – Individual OB-X8 Parts
2:20 – Thanks for Watching!
2:30 – Reverse "Weirder Stuffs" Video

Arturia Origin Desktop Virtual Analog Synthesizer SN 09226000610

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via this auction

"I purchased this Item on Reverb within the last year or so. At the time of purchase, the seller said that this was Daniel Fisher's personal synth, and it was shipped out of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Mr. Fisher has been the synthesis guru at Sweetwater for decades. I later spoke to a friend who works there, and he commented that Mr. Fisher worked extensively with this Origin Desktop, and a great deal of very deep custom programing is likely inside.

Usually, I upgrade the firmware when I make a synthesis purchase. For this item, when I went to check the firmware version, it was already the latest release.

I have also made very few saved changes to any programs. I unfortunately only had time to label a ridiculously awesome Multi setup 020 Four Arpeggios as a favorite. Therefore, whatever deep extensive programming the item arrived to me with remains nearly entirely intact."

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Behringer DeepMind 12 Synthesizer Demo

Published on Dec 20, 2016 SweetwaterSound

"Daniel Fisher, Sweetwater’s in-house Mad Scientist of Synths, takes a deep dive into the Behringer DeepMind 12 Analog 12-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer. After a brief introduction, Daniel starts playing each of the parameters at 2:00. At 18:09 Fisher begins playing some of of his own presets as well as many of the factory presets."

New Moog Minimoog Model D Synthesizer Demo

Uploaded on Jun 13, 2016 SweetwaterSound

https://www.moogmusic.com/products/minimoog/minimoog-model-d

"Sweetwater's resident synth geek, Daniel Fisher, takes you on an exhaustive sonic run through of every parameter of Moog’s Minimoog Model D Synthesizer reissue. Those of you deeply interested in hearing its raw sounds (without any talking) can start at 3:05 for over 21 minutes of pure sonic demonstration.

During parts of the video, Daniel runs the minimoog Model D through a TC Electronic Flashback Delay set to a non-colorized ping-pong delay."

This one in via Soviet Space Child.

Moog 16-channel Vocoder Demo

Published on Feb 4, 2020 Sweetwater

"Daniel Fisher is demonstrating the Moog Vocoder, originally released in 1979 and used by artists such as Wendy Carlos, Devo, Giorgio Moroder, Moog Cookbook, Saga, Yellow Magic Orchestra, and filmmaker/composer John Carpenter, among others. A 16-band analog signal processor that continuously analyzes the timbral characteristics of a sound (the Program) and impresses its timbral characteristics upon a second signal (the Carrier), the Vocoder is perfect for mutating vocals, warping synthesizers, and much more. The 16-channel Vocoder’s analog voice circuits are hand-soldered at the employee-owned Moog Factory in Asheville, NC to deliver that classic ’70s sound.

Fisher is using the Moog Matriarch Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer both in front of the Vocoder (with its oscillators and filters) as well as after the Vocoder (with its Stereo Analog Ping Pong Delay)."

Moog Model 10 Modular Synth Deep Dive with Daniel Fisher

Published on Sep 23, 2019 Sweetwater

"The Moog Model 10 is a meticulous, limited-edition re-creation of the first compact modular synthesizer system created by Dr. Robert Moog in 1971. Engineered for portability, the Model 10 is housed in a road-ready Tolex-clad wood cabinet hand-assembled with 11 discrete analog modules, including three 900-Series oscillators, venerated for their magical sonic depth; and a 907 Fixed Filter Bank, acclaimed for its massive sound-shaping and timbral potential. The predecessor of the Model 15, the Model 10 design is focused on purity of sound and ease of use, while delivering the immense sonic depth and dimensionality you expect only from vintage Moog modular synthesizers."

Novation Ultranova Sound Packs

Daniel Fisher is one of the most sought after sound designers in the industry and he has worked for some of the most famous names in the synthesizer business. Volume 2 is a collection of famous synth patches from the '60s and '70s along with new sonic creations for the 21st Century.


"Multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Dino Soldo spends his life immersed in music. He tours with Leonard Cohen and has previously worked with musical greats including Ray Charles, Beyoncé and Lionel Richie."


Part producer, part remixer, part DJ, Chuckie knows what makes a great track. With the help of Fabian Lenssen and Silvio Ecomo, two of Holland's A-list house producers, he's produced with this exclusive soundpack for UltraNova.


You'll find them here.

Moog Model 15 App Review by Sweetwater

Published on May 9, 2016 SweetwaterSound

"Mitch Gallagher presents the Moog Model 15 synthesizer app with help from Sweetwater's synth guru, Daniel Fisher. Based on Moog's classic Model 15 modular synthesizer, this synth app offers deep sound design potential and iconic Moog character."

iTunes: Model 15 - Moog Music Inc.

Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 and Sequential Prophet-6 Synthesizer Comparison

Published on Oct 10, 2016 SweetwaterSound

"Daniel Fisher, Sweetwater’s in-house synthesist, does an in-depth side-by-side comparison of the Dave Smith Prophet-6 and OB-6. As the demo will show, there are more similarities between the two synths than differences; but they each have unique features that may make one or the other (or both!) right for your music.

One important note: when the Prophet-6 is updated to OS Version 1.3.1 or higher, it gets two additional Flangers plus a Ring Modulator and a new Phaser, making the effects list of both the Prophet-6 and OB-6 much closer.

Since the sound engine for the Desktop Module versions of each synth are the same as their 49-key versions, this video is appropriate for all four products"

Sweetwater - Muse Receptor Spirit Virtual Instrument

Sweetwater - Muse Receptor Spirit Virtual Instrument from Sweetwater Sound on Vimeo.

"Sweetwater's in-house sound designer Daniel Fisher discusses the Sweetwater-exclusive Muse Receptor Spirit. It's a virtual instrument player for live performance that's packed with modern and traditional worship-specific sounds that we've created. Plus, it's also got Native Instruments' tremendous Komplete 5 collection, so you'll have all the right sounds and instrument voices for worship services — available in just one super-portable device. For more info: sweetwater.com/store/detail/ReceptorSpirit/"

Behringer Model D Analog Synthesizer Module Review

SweetwaterSound
Published on Aug 9, 2017

"It's all there. Sweetwater's Daniel Fisher demonstrates the three punchy oscillators, classic 24dB/octave voltage-controlled filter with resonance, envelopes, LFO, portamento, and more. All instantly familiar — only smaller. The Behringer D is a Eurorack-sized reincarnation of the legendary analog monosynth that started it all. From fat pulsing basses to searing leads to celestial pads: the Behringer D puts a world of musical expression under your fingertips."

Korg Monologue Analog Synthesizer Review

Published on Oct 31, 2016 SweetwaterSound

"Daniel Fisher, Sweetwater’s mad synthesist, gets some hands-on time with an early prototype of the Korg Monologue Monophonic Analog Synthesizer. The synth is running on battery power and the audio out is going directly to the video camera’s audio input with no added effects.

Real-time performances of Monologue Programs start at 14:53"