Let's Play with Mela – Synth & FX

Tim Webb

"Mela Synth came out a while ago, but it just got an update that greatly expands its possibilities! In this video I use the modulation matrix to drastically morph the oscillators, and damn near everything else!

Mela – Synth & FX on App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1490002414

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„Being Boiled“ by The Human League played live on Korg Volcas (FM & Keys), Walkie Talkie & tek.drum

O.S.cillator

Great intro and follow-through. Spotted this one on discchord.

"The Sponge Bob Walkie Talkies of my nephew inspired me...
Gear: Korg Volca FM, Korg Volca Keys, Patchblocks tek.drum, Sponge Bob Walkie Talkies (mic running thru Vox Valvetronix Guitar amp, not visible), Korg Kaosspad mini S2 (not visible, as Aux Send/Return for the mixer), KVGear Vixen Mixer.
Audio recorded with Tascam DR-05.
Video recorded with Casio Exilim and Ricoh WG-M1, edited with Perfect Video and Videoleap (iPad).
Thanks a lot for watching!"

Let's Play with BLEASS αlpha

Published on May 22, 2020 Tim Webb

"BLEASS has been producing a bunch of fun, feature packed, AUv3 effects and now they've brought us BLEASS alpha. This is a powerful synth! I'm having so much fun in this video but it runs long! This isn't a "tutorial" where I'm telling you how to do a thing, this is my sound design process of trying to create a thing. I love the end result!

BLEASS Alpha on App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1476042892
Fugue Machine on App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1014191410

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Korg Polysix - iPAD App vs 1981 Original!

Premiered May 20, 2020 Johan Segeborn

Spotted this one discchord.

"Comparison between the Classic Analog Synth Korg Polysix and the iPAD App Korg iPolysix! The original is from 1981 and is featured on numerous classic 1980s records. After the comparison I go through all knobs of the original 1981 Polysix Synthesizer!"

Let's Play with Ting & Rozeta

Published on Apr 24, 2020 Tim Webb

"Klevgränd brings us a unique percussion instrument that lets you play with household items like a drum machine. I'm using Rozeta's many interesting sequencer plugins to make it all sound lively!

Ting on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1504827763
Rozeta on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1292546479

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DSI Pro 3, iPad Pro Samplr, Drumbrute Impact - Distortion Improv Jam - Tefty & Meems

Published on Apr 8, 2020 Tefty & Meems

Spotted this one on discchord.

"This jam we test out the DSI Pro 3 synth and an iPad Pro app Samplr for the first time in a gritty, more distorted jam. The Drumbrute Impact has separate outs routed to the Mackie board and having the inputs distorting in the red. Same with the Pro 3, the inputs are clipping the Mackie board."

Overview at 3:15.

Here's that Hainbach video they mention:

Using overdrive creatively: preamps, pedals, plugins, test equipment

Premiered Mar 30, 2020 HAINBACH

"In which I detail ways to overdrive signals to make synth and drum machine recordings more engaging - from subtle gain shaping with vintage mixers to all out nuclear test equipment destruction, as well pedals, plugins and modules."

Let's Play with FRMS

Published on Mar 28, 2020 Tim Webb

"Imaginando brings us an impressive combination of granular and traditional synthesis in a powerhouse combination. This video is a bit unlike others in this series. Due to the complexity of FRMS, I didn't try going into this with a clear plan. I just wanted to document the sound design process. Which honestly turned into a train wreck that lasted over an hour. I've done some aggressive editing on this to bring it down to less than 30 minutes.

I think it still retains all of the essential information. I hope it reveals that the process of creating a patch doesn't always go smoothly, but if you take your time and explore you will be rewarded! I love the final result!

FRMS on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1381392223

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2 Acid Techno tracks using #pureacid app in AUM live

Published on Mar 8, 2020 Alex Fain

Spotted this one on discchord.

"I made this little live act using 3 Pure Acid App (AUV3) in AUM
The Kick and the Hh Open goes out like sub out.
Track 1 is the drum
Track 2 and 3 are Pure Acid.
Main effect using Turnado App
All is triggered using the Akai Midi Mix controller via midi learn
In this way you can do the same for hours using the patterns.
This app is very power and the sound is the same of the original 303 BassLine"

Synthstrom Deluge with TouchOSC on an iPad

Published on Mar 1, 2020 Snowdeaf

Spotted this one on discchord.

"In this video I take a look at using TouchOSC by Hexler to control Deluge's parameters on an iPad.

I made a simple TouchOSC layout for Deluge. This is the first one I ever made so some of the design decisions are not necessarily optimal. The fader types are a lot easier to control on an iPad than the rotary ones.

The layout is made to control all the parameters of the Deluge substractive synth. This video shows only some of the controls. I will make another one for the modulation controls and FM synth parameters later. I hope.

TouchOSC makes it really easy to control all the MIDI parameters that can be mapped by the LEARN button on Deluge. The best way is to make one synth preset and LEARN all the mappings and then use that as a starting point when creating a new synth sound. Sound design on Deluge is a lot easier with the touch interface than trying to find all the parameters on the Deluge grid.

There are some restrictions, though. TouchOSC controls won't go below zero, so Deluge parameters that have negative values like modulation source depth or sidechain volume ducking cannot be controlled. Or at least I couldn't figure it out. Also the initial values of the touch controls do not correspond the values on the Deluge. So it works like some digital synths where you need to move the fader first for the parameter to "catch-up" with the control. That's not an issue once you figure it out.

The iPad is connected to the Deluge with the Lightning to USB 3 Camera adapter. Both the Deluge and the iPad are powered by the power bank. Deluge is connected to the power bank with a Birdcord USB to 9V converter cable.

[No computers were harmed making this video. The sounds were recorded directly to the SD card in Deluge and downloaded to the iPad using Downrush. The video was recorded on an iPhone XS and airdropped to the iPad where everything was put together by LumaFusion.]"

Synthstrom Deluge and TouchOSC: FM Sound Design

Published on Mar 2, 2020 Snowdeaf

"Controlling the Synthstrom Deluge with the Hexler TouchOSC for iPad.

In this video I'm creating sounds with the FM synth of the Deluge and also take a quick look into controlling the arpeggiator and portamento parameters."

Let's Play with Mononoke

Published on Feb 28, 2020 Tim Webb

"The latest synth from Bram Bos is a unique drone/soundscape generator with performance pads that make it a bunch of fun to play with! I mostly manage to stop playing with it long enough to describe what's going on.

Mononoke on App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1492577124
FAC Alteza on App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1489369665
iVCS3 on App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id665703927
Limiter on App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id945375756

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Volca FM Firmware 1.09 Unofficial

Published on Feb 17, 2020 ranzee

"There's a new unofficial firmware update from Paten via Reddit - it's for the Volca FM and version 1.09! Let's check out the new features:

- Sending Sysex from DEXED using it as a front end to sound design
- Fixes for the program change feature

Download link is on my website:

https://ranzee.com/volca-fm-firmware-..."

Spotted on discchord.

Geoshred Performance with SWAM Saxophone Sound by Gerald Peter

Published on Jan 14, 2020 Gerald Peter Music

Spotted this one on discchord who mentions Gerald Peter will be a presenter at NAMM this year for the moForte and Audio Modeling booth.

Video description:

"This is the most expressive musical iOS experience out there yet in my opinion: iPhone 8 force touch + moForte.com GeoShred + Audio Modeling SWAM saxophone. I feel honored to be a featured artist for these innovative music technology companies (moForte and Audio Modeling).

Thanks to Benjamin Harrison for letting me use his backing track for this video. Check out more of his tracks at https://bensjamtracks.com/ Ben's Jam Tracks

check out also my other musical projects at http://www.geradpetermusic.com"

Circuit. Techno jam for #Jamuary2020

Published on Jan 15, 2020 Yurii Zubkov

LFOs are fun!
Found hidden TB-303 in this thing :D
Happy Jamuary!
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/yuriy-zubkov/t...

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Spotted this one discchord.

MIDI Mod on the iPhone as a Performance Utility - an AN1x style patch on the Prophet Rev2

Published on Jan 9, 2020 thesrabbit

MIDI Mod Overview video further below. You can find it in the App Store here.

Spotted this one on discchord.

"I love the sound of the AN1x, but programming it is not the quickest experience. The Rev2 has similar capabilities from a sound design perspective (plus a whole lot of things that the AN1x can't do). However, the AN1x has an awesome effects section that blows away that of most modern synths. In this video, I use MIDI Mod to do some fairly simple routings, just using the Mod Matrix. No LFO's, envelopes, arps, or anything else.

MIDI Mod is running on an iPhone X, hooked up to the MeeBlip Cubit Go via USB. MIDI out of the Cubit Go is running to the MIDI In on the Rev2. And MIDI Out of the Rev 2 is going to MIDI In on the Cubit Go. This gives MIDI Mod 2-way communication with the Rev2. Now this could easily be done without DIN cables at all, just connecting MIDI Mod directly to the Rev2 over USB. But later in the video, external effects are added to level the playing field with the AN1x on that front, somewhat. One of the pedals (Ventris Dual Reverb) has a MIDI input and so there's a MIDI DIN cable running to that as well.

The idea behind the patch isn't to recreate the exact patch on the Rev2, but to create a similar patch from a structural point of view. 2 layers, one as a pad, and 1 as an arp spanning multiple octaves. With the ability to fade the arp in and out via the modwheel. "Program Volume" is not a modulation destination on the Rev2 itself, but we can easily access it with MIDI Mod (or almost any other of the bazillion parameters on the Rev2).

In addition, Note (MIDI Note) is routed to Layer A Pan Spread and Layer B Pan Spread on two different slots. Layer A has the arp, and so the range is set to 63-127 to throw the voices out wider. Layer B is the pad, so the range is restricted to 0-12 to keep things more centered, which makes that aspect of the sound a little more meaty, especially the lower notes. This can easily be adjusted to taste.

Finally, the modwheel is assigned to the pre-delay time of the Ventris later on in the video when the external effects are brought in.

The point of this is to illustrate what you might do with MIDI Mod in a pinch, to get that little extra something. Made even easier now that you can do it just by using your phone!

Starring:
- MIDI Mod for iOS (on an iPhone X)
- Sequential Prophet Rev2
- Yamaha AN1x
- MeeBlip Cubit Go MIDI Interface
- TC Electronic Flashback II Delay
- Source Audio Ventris Dual Reverb"

MIDI Mod for iPad - Full Overview with the Yamaha Reface CS

Published on Jul 6, 2019 thesrabbit

"This video uses the Yamaha Reface CS and Arturia Keystep to provide a full rundown of MIDI Mod's major features, including:

LFOs
Envelopes
Arpeggiator
Mod Matrix
Sync and App Settings

MIDI Mod's Main Features:
4 LFOs
3 Envelopes (delay and hold, loopable, 2 ADSR, one 4-stage with individual level controls)
Arpeggiator with an auto-transpose sequencer (sequencer of a sequence) and modulation capabilities
32-slot mod matrix with fine tune value ranges for each assignment and inversion (negative)
Mod sources include the LFOs, envelopes, arp note on, arp note off, and when used with an external keyboard, you get Aftertouch, Velocity, note (key tracking), Pitchbend, Modwheel, and expression as mod sources.

What sets MIDI Mod apart is ease of use when making assignments. It comes with over 50 pre-defined device mappings. So there's no need to dig through your user manual or midi implementation chart. Just select the manufacturer, model, and parameter name from the menu. Additionally, you have a ton of internal routings that can be made. For example, LFO 2 could modulate LFO 1's rate, Envelope 2 could control LFO 2's mod depth, and so on."

#Synthuary2020 / #Jamuary2020 - 02

Jamuary 2020 - day 2 (zenbook pro duo / OP-1 / PO-20)

Published on Jan 2, 2020 amenemo1010

Side note: I created a #Synthuary2020 tag and label for the synth only Jamuary2020 jams. Click through for more.

"#jamuary2020 day 2 experiment with #zenbookproduo and #teenageengineering synth. Audio route from zenbook using VCV modular soft synth to the OP-1 input to play with some filters. I hope you enjoy 😊"

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Pink Floyd's "Welcome to the Machine" & "On the Run" Sequence on iOS

"Welcome to the Machine" lead sound (Minimoog app) Published on Dec 29, 2019 inSynthesis

"How to recreate the lead sound from Pink Floyd's 'Welcome to the Machine' on Minimoog; a MIDI keyboard has been used to control the official Minimoog Model D app on iPhone.

Oscillator 3 is in LFO mode; these settings can be used basically on every analog/virtual analog monophonic synthesizer."

Spotted this one on discchord.com.

One more:

"On the Run" sequence (iVCS3)

Published on Jan 3, 2020 inSynthesis

Recorded using only the iVCS3 app for iPhone with its own KS sequencer, without overdubs nor audio editing.

Let's Play with Playset

Published on Dec 27, 2019 Tim Webb

"DM1 developer Fingerlab has released a new groovebox called Playset!

Playset on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1461461421

If you've enjoyed this series please consider supporting it by becoming a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/discchord If you'd prefer to help on a monthly basis, instead of per video, there is a monthly Patreon campaign: https://www.patreon.com/discchord_com Or you can support me on Timmeon if you don't like Patreon: https://discchord.com/supporters#timmeon (Patrons of these campaigns get the same benefits, including Ad Free viewing on the site!)

Be sure to visit http://discchord.com for the latest music app news!"

OPZ JAM with new analog synth engine and reverb fx (no talking)

Published on Dec 23, 2019 Yazzkimo Music

"Teenage engineering just released 2 new synth engines and fx for the OPZ. So I decided to do a jam and use the analog synth engine and new reverb fx. I also wanted to try using daylight to shoot the video. Hope you like the Jam and happy holidays to you all.

#opz #teenageengineering #synthjam"

Spotted on discchord.

Stefano Mattia Sequences

Published on Dec 6, 2019 Stefano Mattia

Spotted #5 on discchord. Decided to make a playlist with the 6 to date. There's some SH-01a in here as well. If you are seeing this post off the homepage you might want to expand the post (click the "Click More" more link below) for the descriptions and patch notes before starting the player.

Playlist:

1. Sequence #1 // 0-Coast, Specular Tempus, Fugue Machine

I came up with this nice patch while jamming with my 0-Coast and decided to record a little sequence with it. I'm feeding midi data from Fugue Machine and Rozeta Arpeggio on my iPad, and recording the audio from the 0-Coast, through the Specular Tempus, directly in AUM. There is an additional delay send effect on the track.

Patch notes

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Let's Play with Lagrange

Published on Nov 29, 2019 Tim Webb

"iceGear has never made a synth I didn't like, and this is one I absolutely LOVE! Lagrange's impressive combination of algorithms and different routing options makes this one extremely powerful synth!

Lagrange on App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1479000758

If you've enjoyed this series please consider supporting it by becoming a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/discchord If you'd prefer to help on a monthly basis, instead of per video, there is a monthly Patreon campaign: https://www.patreon.com/discchord_com Or you can support me on Timmeon if you don't like Patreon: https://discchord.com/supporters#timmeon (Patrons of these campaigns get the same benefits, including Ad Free viewing on the site!)

Be sure to visit http://discchord.com for the latest music app news!"