M Patches [Bank 1] by synth_nyc

This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.

Also see Deckard’s Dream, Kijimi and Xerxes by synth_nyc

AFTERNOON SYNTH JAM [ DECKARD'S VOICE MORPHAGENE ]

video upload by leonardoworx

"Hi my Deckard's Voice from Black Corporation just arrived and i started playing immediately! I love how it sounds! (yes is 1 voice modular synth from the poly Deckard's Dream aka CS80 replica).
So i setup an 84 hp with Morphagene, Mimeophon, Z5000 and a little Doepfer stereo mixer.Every sounds you hear comes from the Deckard, also the drone that is a sampled part of the D.V. processed in to Morphagene. The sequence come from the MPC One (that is out of camera view).
Hope you like this module as i do!"

Deckard's Dream DIY Build 10 - Voice card capacitors

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"The voice cards are coming along nicely now. I've added all the regular capacitors to all 8 voice cards. Next up will be the IC holders."

384 Free Patches for Deckard’s Dream, Kijimi and Xerxes by synth_nyc

via synth_nyc:

Please find here something different from the usual suspects:
- 384 free custom patches for Black Corporation synths -
Because it feels good to think differently!
You can also have a free listen to all of them here; no strings attached, since I’m not looking to monetize the plays or social media exposure.

DDRM patches are burnt in Bank 2 if you own a DDRM MK2, else please contact Black Corporation to get the patches.

Enjoy!"

Silver Panel Black Corporation Deckard's Dream

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via this auction

"Super Rare! Deckard’s Dream MK1 with a silver faceplate. Only a handful of these were ever made. A collectors edition to be sure. It’s in mint condition and has been racked only once. Non smoking professional studio."

New Buchla Programmable Octal Signal Source Model 360 Coming from Roman Filippov

"Soon. Can’t tell much more details yet"

Roman Filippov as you know is the man behind Sputnik Modular, Black Corporation, and various Buchla DIY projects. Black Corporation is focused on full blown desktop synths including Deckard’s Dream, Kijimi, Xerses, as well as some erurorack adaptations of various components of these synths. Sputnik focuses on Roman's line of primarly west coast inspired eurorack modules. Roman has also offered one-off creations of classic designs for the DIY market.

This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.

Update: "It has stereo, quad outputs as well. Will be 8 voices, 3osc per voice with built in enveloppe and VCAs - fully 24osc synth (shouldn't the VCA be LPG on the OG?). Inputs wil be via digital buss from 221r. You'll have to have both modules to make 360 funtcionnal. Also coming this summer. 300 computer open source module is also in the works."

An update from Roman sent my way via Soviet Space Child.

"The 360r will have 15 programmable outputs with full control from the 221r (standard midi messages), it uses a 16-core mcu/dsp by XMOS and 24b/216KHz 16ch codec by Cirrus Logic.

The 221r will have midi and usb i/o and 4x digital ports for communication with the other modules. It also uses a combination of accelerometer and gyroscope for the bend function. also i hope to decode 200e I2C buss, it already has it connected."

Black Corporation - Deckard's Voice

video by SchneidersLaden

"The Deckard’s Voice Module by Black Corporation is a single voice from their Deckard’s Dream eight-voice poly synth. Based on the legendary Yamaha CS80 this module has a high density of functions to offer and a very characteristic sound. Even though it is a single voice it can create that dreamy cinematic sounds if you add the right amount of reverb.
The module features all you could wish for – VCO and noise, high-pass and low-pass filters, two envelopes, a modulation LFO with random and a VCA with velocity response. Additionally, most of the building blocks can be used on their own due to the many inputs and outputs.
All in all, a unique and versatile module that will give you lots of flexibility in the way it can be used in your system. And it sounds great."

Deckard's Dream MK2: Is it a Yamaha CS-80 replicant? // Full tutorial and review

video by loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00​ Intro
1:30​ Some sounds
4:00​ vs CS-80
4:55​ Poly aftertouch
8:00​ MPE
9:55​ Ring mod
10:40​ Presets
11:35​ vs DDRM MK1
12:35​ Dual layers
14:20​ Connectivity
14:40​ Slider colors
15:50​ Oscillators
17:30​ Filters
20:10​ Envelopes
22:40​ Sub osc / LFO
25:25​ Port/gliss
25:50​ Sustain I/II
27:00​ Unison
29:05​ JF Sebastian
31:05​ Pros, cons
3535 Outro 1
37:40​ Outro 2

Deckard's Dream Voice Boards

via Synth.NL where you'll find a post on the build process.

Thought this was an impressive pic.

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"This is a jam resulting from messing round with the sp-1200 and sampling things from around the house. I eventually swapped out the sampled 'bang on the chair' for a sampled 909 kick and snare and added synth parts from an ensoniq mirage (wavetable created from a casio cz-5000) and black corporation's deckard's dream to compliment the percussion of the sp-1200. Recorded to 2-track via various outboard. 240591"

Deckard's Continuum Dream

Christophe Duquesne

"A Deckard's Dream controlled by a Continuum in MPE mode (with some additional help from a Kijimi, a NDLR and Valhalla Supermassive).

I was kindly lent a Deckard's Dream and a Kijimi from Black Corporation: for quite a long time, I wanted to try the Deckard to control it with a Continuum and the result is quite impressive. It's very different from the Eagan Matrix (the internal engine of the Continuum) and brings a very interesting set of colors ... and of course, it has this signature sound that triggers some memories (and, by the way, the Valhalla Supermassive I use here, as all Valhalla DSP effects, is really a must have). The MPE implementation of the Deckard is a bit unusual, but Ok for the Continuum, and a great thing is that, as for the Eagan Matrix, a single control can influence several parameters, each with its specific range, which is highly important for expression, and you manage to get an interesting mix of your own control and the legacy envelopes and LFO (that you usually play with your fingers on a Continuum).

In the video, the Kijimi is controlled by an NDLR by Conductive Labs, also a pretty nice combo."

Black Corporation Deckard's Voice // Dreamy Eurorack Synth Voice

DivKidVideo

Deckard's Voice was first announced in August 2019, and RACHEL shortly after.

"Here’s the *PROTOTYPE* Deckard’s Voice module from Black Corporation. It’s a monophonic analogue Eurorack synth voice based on the Deckard’s Dream polyphonic since - which in itself is a replicant with a serious nod to the classic Yamaha CS-80. In 32HP is features an analogue oscillator, two LFOs, two envelopes, two filters and plenty of CV ins and outs. For a detailed run down download the free PDF quickstart I’ve made and linked below.

*PROTOTYPE* - this is a pre release prototype unit, final tweaks and adjustments may be made in the production version.

PDF quickstart guide - https://bit.ly/DV-quickstart


TIMING INDEX // SECTIONS

00:00 Hello & patch previews

01:18 What is Deckard’s Voice?

02:07 No talking tonal exploration

02:52 Oscillator section

03:50 Dynamic hazy acid

04:54 RAW filter sound

06:11 Abstract critters & experimental modulation

06:38 AM overtones from the LFO

07:33 AM synthesis with the velocity CV input

08:57 Netflix show themes

09:09 LFO section

10:43 Dynamic animation with Brilliance & Velocity

11:27 Random vocal & formant filter tones

12:04 Exploring FM synthesis

13:05 Will it dream? Polyphonic layering + FX

13:43 Vibrato lead lines

14:29 Dense modulation & animation

*THIS VIDEO IS SPONSORED BY BLACK CORPORATION* they have funded the creation of this demonstration / tutorial video for their product."

Black Corporation Deckard's Dream Rev 1 with Expander

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1. Rev 1 significant difference is in the power supply board. The earlier revisions have very large heat sinks and add to the weight a little of the unit. It is my understanding that any sound difference is negligible, but feel free to google it and discover for yourself it has never really been a concern of mine because this thing sounds awesome.

2. The orange led backlights cannot be turned off with a switch. If you want me to pull this mod before shipping I am fine to do it. If you wanted to pull it yourself later it is as simple as opening up the front panel and snipping a wire.

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OEI Voyetra 8 Custom Patches by synth_nyc

synth_nyc is a new supporting member of the site.

"“All my synthesizer custom patches are hand made from scratch, no editing of existing patch, no SYSEX import, no randomizer, etc... It takes between 1 to 2 hours to design a patch, create a small musical demo, adjust the patch to fit the melody, and record it / post produce it and post it on soundcloud.

I had some success with my sound design with several synth manufacturers whom re-posted my banks on soundcloud:
- Boutique UK hardware manufacturer
- Boutique Japan hardware manufacturer; whom purchased a 128 sounds bank from me.
My custom patches are also highly praised on some synth forums "synth_nyc has some epic Deckard's Dream demos on Soundcloud I don't know who he or she is but talented... Wow you weren't kidding. Great stuff" or "Check out synth_nyc on SoundCloud Incredible 002r rack demos If I had one would try to contact and get those presets ! He also has some killer 008Rpresets"; just google me!

A quick note about me: the DX7 was my first synth in the mid-80s, and I remembered spending countless hours on Wednesday afternoons (off school) programming my DX7 and in a recording studio in my home town sharing my patches with the Sound Engineer.

Since then, I'd always enjoyed programming synths for fun and had the chance to own some (and others) of the Arturia V Collection for real.

Just sharing the stoke of my custom patches with you!

synth_nyc"

Black Corporation Xerxes Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

Published on Mar 24, 2020 Perfect Circuit

"Inspired by the rare Elka Synthex, Xerxes is the newest polysynth from Black Corporation. Bringing the sound and techniques of the Synthex to a wider audience than ever before, Xerxes provides new access to a wide range of tones from edgy to atmospheric.

Xerxes has a sound that feels distinctly from the 1980s, capable of rich, warbling strings, punchy brass, and ethereal pads. It exudes a fizzy, sparking high-end energy that makes strings come alive and sync sounds bite through any texture. But it truly excels at sounds that make use of its extensive modulation matrix—creating lurching, grinding modulated textures that meld its oscillators' raw grit with its filters' smooth, resonant response.

And like the Deckard's Dream and Kijimi before it, the Xerxes is also fully MPE-compatible—making it one of the most expressive and playable analog synths available.

Xerxes available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/black-..."

Deckard's Helper - DIY Ribbon and PseudoPoly Aftertouch for the Deckard's Dream

Published on Feb 25, 2020 TjimmyChonga

"Quick Demo of a nifty little DIY project that provides Deckard's Dream (or any other synth) with pseudo polyphonic aftertouch and a DIY cs-80 style ribbon controller.
This is an update to my previous video about a DIY ribbon for the Deckard's Dream."

Last Dream of Deckard

Published on Feb 21, 2020 trigg015

"I had this wonderful synth for 10 days and recorded this half an hour before the machine went back to it's owner..

What you are hearing are two layers of Deckard's Dream (one precrecorded, one live) with a slight touch of reverb.

I'm changing some stuff like oscillator tuning and LFO speed in the left corner during the recording which is unfortunately not really visible on camera :)"

Prophet X Boasts New OS and Robust Third-Party Support

via Sequential

San Francisco, CA—Feb 13, 2020 — Sequential today announced several developments that have enhanced their flagship hybrid samples+synthesis keyboard, the Prophet X. These include a new OS, two full-featured third-party sample editing applications, and several add-on sample libraries from 8Dio and other sound developers.

The new 2.2 OS adds several user-requested features including 24 additional User Sample Groups, support for crossfades on forward-backward loops, and the capability to modulate between tempo-synced LFO values. The new features build on an already-powerful foundation of sound shaping tools and the fusion of samples and synthesis. The new OS is designed for both the Prophet X and Prophet XL and can be downloaded from the Prophet X/ XL support page on Sequential’s website.

Another significant development for the synthesizer, which supports up to 50 GB of user-created sample content, is the availability of two powerful third-party sample creation/editing tools. The first, PXToolkit, is a free application from developer ThinkerSnacks which offers drag and drop file creation with automatic extraction of pitch and loop metadata from .WAV files, as well as support for multi-sampled instruments, multiple velocity layers per key, and round-robin sample selection and playback. The software can be downloaded free of charge from the ThinkerSnack website.

The second tool, SAMPLEROBOT Pro 6.5 from Skylife, brings Prophet X support to their popular and highly-acclaimed auto-sampling and sample editing application. It supports multi-sampled instruments, multiple velocity layers per key and powerful looping and editing tools. The software is available for purchase from Skylife’s website.

Also noteworthy is the abundance of third-party add-on sample packs that can be imported into the Prophet X and manipulated as part of its hybid sound engine. The most prolific among the various sound developers creating content for the synthesizer is 8Dio, with eight Prophet X-specific products to date. These include deep-sampled versions of vintage instruments such as the Yamaha CP70, ARP 2600, Oberheim OB-X, Sequential Prophet-5 and T-8, Roland Jupiter 4, and Moog Prodigy and Minimoog Model D synths.

Add-On packs from other developers include:
- Replicants from Modulatable Synthesis (samples of the Deckard’s Dream poly synth)
- The 9000 Foot Piano from Pianobook (samples of a renowned Yamaha grand piano)
- BlueWave from Goldbaby (samples of the PPG Wave 2.2)
- VCO Pack from ThinkerSnacks VCO samples from the Neutron, OB-6, Dreadbox Erebus, and Moog Voyager)

“We’re excited about the support that the Prophet X is getting from third-party developers. Clearly they feel, as we do, that it’s a hugely powerful synth with incredible potential,” commented Dave Smith. “Having access to these new editing tools and add-on sample packs makes an already-awesome musical tool even more versatile. ”

The Prophet X has garnered critical acclaim for its sonic versatility and sound design capabilities through its substantial internal library of 150 GB of sample content as well as its ability to import up to 50 GB of additional user samples and add-on content from sound developers.

All sample content can be manipulated by the Prophet X sound engine, which powers two simultaneous sample-based instruments plus two high-resolution digital oscillators, with a full complement of traditional synthesis tools, all processed through analog filters. Dual digital effects and a 64-step polyphonic sequencer round out the package. In standard performance mode, the instrument provides bi-timbral, 8-voice stereo, or 16-voice mono operation. Thirty-two-voice performance mode allows paraphonic filter operation when using a single sampled instrument and oscillator.

https://www.sequential.com/updating-prophet-x-os/

Black Corporation Announces DECKARD’S DREAM MK2

via Black Corporation

"We are excited to announce DECKARD’S DREAM MK2!

MK2 delivers everything the previous versions of DDRM have done in a new light, sleek tabletop unit with wood sides or rack-ears (both included). It also brings additional controls over Sustain modes and length.
DECKARD’S DREAM (DDRM), features eight voices, each with two identical layered parts consisting of a completely analog voltage controlled oscillator made with discrete waveshapers, analog lowpass and highpass filter, each with their own cutoff and resonance settings, noise generator, unique multisegment filter envelope, and VCA + ADSR envelope. Each layer also features its own independent programming section for MPE-based velocity and polyphonic aftertouch control of its filter cutoff and amplifier settings.

DDRM’s perfomance section features global pitch control with coarse & fine-tuning sliders, layer 2 detune slider, independent keyboard range control for each layer, mix balancing between layer 1 and layer 2, global filter cutoff and resonance offsets, and a global LFO to control both layers’ filter/pitch/amplifiers simultaneously.
DDRM was created with full expressive performance control in mind, boasting programming sections with global MPE-based control over LFO parameters + pitchbend, as well as global key tracking control over the filter and amplifier settings of both layers. Finally, there is a global portamento/glissando slider affecting both layers simultaneously. The level of expressive control these parameters give over performance is something found in very few synthesizers, and the results are stunning!

DDRM features full MIDI control and the ability to store 128 presets per bank across 3 banks, integrating this classic synth concept seamlessly into the future of your modern studio needs.

$3749 / deposit is $1199, delivery is expected in June 2020.

Price includes free worldwide shipping with Japan Post International Priority. Courier delivery (UPS, DHL, FedEx etc) is available but will be charged at an additional cost. @ Shibuya, Tokyo"

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Deckard's Dream DIY Build 05 - Mainboard Thru-Hole

Published on Feb 4, 2020 Molten Music Technology

"After the surface mount components are done it's time for the good old through-hole bits and pieces including resistors, capacitors, diodes, IC sockets and those 9 card slots. This was split over a few sessions with a few weeks in between but probably could have been done in a day.... ish.

http://www.patreon.com/robinvincent
http://www.moltenmusictechnology.com
http://www.deckardsdream.com

Intro - 0:00
Resistors - 2:22
Diodes - 12:22
IC sockets - 12:47
Capacitors - 14:41
Bits and pieces - 19:59
Card slots - 23:25
Thoughts - 24:33"

You can find all parts in this series here.