BOSS Dimension C (DC-2w) + Novation Ultranova | quick test

Published on Sep 21, 2019 sprunging for voltage

"Hello and thanks for stopping by!

This is a very simple sound test of the Novation Ultranova through the BOSS DC-2w Dimension C pedal.

The Ultranova patch is a simple "brass" type sound, which is being sequenced by an Arturia Keystep.

The DC-2w is definitely a pedal to own if you can afford to throw a some money at one. It sounds good with pretty much anything you put through it.

I do not plan to regularly make videos specific to any one pedal, but the occasional pedal video may happen, and I felt this pedal warranted a couple of example videos. I did recently acquire the Plumes by Earthquaker Devices, and it too is lovely. So who knows. Maybe a noisy, over-driven synthing demo will come along at some point. Or I might run some drum machines through it. The Plumes can really get some good crunch on...

With that said, I appreciate you checking out this video. Maybe gently press that Like button, and politely administer some pressure to the Subscribe button, and it's accompanying Bell. But hey, that's up to you. I thank you regardless. Have a lovely synthesizer-filled day.

#BOSS
#NOVATION
#ARTURIA"

Important Interviews with Alex Anderson of WMD

Published on Aug 5, 2019 Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"Richard and Alex discuss the new WMD Crucible module at EarthQuaker Day 2019 while fighting off a patch cable taco invasion."

Richard Jams with the New EarthQuaker Afterneath Module

Published on Aug 4, 2019 Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"EarthQuaker debuted their first eurorack module, the Afterneath, at EarthQuaker Day 2019 and Richard was able to get one in a case and try it out with a pair of Voltage Labs. This is one of his first experiments. A nice lo-fi sequence to balance the party atmosphere of the event."

Pittsburgh Modular Teaser for EarthQuaker Day Event

Published on Aug 2, 2019 Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"Pittsburgh Modular will be attending the EarthQuaker event EarthQuaker Day on August 3rd in Akron, OH. Richard will be hanging out and demoing the Voltage Lab all afternoon.."

BURG - blue sky beneath (elektron analog four, KORG monologue, ms-20, volca)

Published on Apr 9, 2017 ollilaboratories

"If you like my stuff, please support me on http://music.ollilab.com/

Hey, friends !! Oh man, I have been sick all weekend trying to make music but the flu/cold has won every day until now!! :D

I have been wanting to make an uptempo track for some time now since I have a gig upcoming and I need to polish the dancefloor vibes a bit. Now, I'm not saying this one would burn the floor but at least I'm getting closer to music that makes the feet stomp (mine did a little bit) :)

There is a lot of stuff going on in this track, the main bass-punch is from the volca bass and the tb-3.. adding some monologue drive on top from time to time. The arturia microbrute is getting some crunch from the solidgoldfx fuzz Imperial.. which makes the sequence drive and pop out.

The shining star on this track, however, is, without a doubt the Elektron analog four, where I have many sequences shuffling up the beat. Also, its currently controlling my 0-coast over CV.. so in total 5 separate patterns that are punched in/out.. lovely little piece of gear.

In total it's a whopping 13 minutes, I can't seem to make them shorter as I like doing the "intros" haha :D I hope you can make it through and enjoy it.. I had loads of fun making it in the end once I managed to beat the flu/cold!

Gear used: Elektron Analog Four, System-1, TB-3, TR-8, KORG volca bass, keys, fm, ms-20, monologue, novation circuit (sequencer only), 0-coast, microbrute, NLA1, microgranny, erebus, reface CP, beatstep pro

FX, strymom timeline, el capistan, blue sky, eventide space, redpanda particle, earthquaker devices space spiral and transmisser, kaoss pad, ms-70 CDR, solidgoldfx imperial, mooer reecho and skyverb, catalinbread csidman and a tc. electronic ditto looper for the reface CP piano reverse loop"

Knobcon 2016 Details are In

"Knobcon, the world's only synthesizer convention, returns to the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg near Chicago IL USA for the fifth happening of this immersive event featuring over 60 exhibitors, live performances and workshops!

Knobcon:
Jack to the Future Part V
$35 Entry Fee for ALL 3 DAYS!
Optional Knobcon Banquet only $50

It all begins with an opening reception on Friday, September 9 with live performances by Allerian, Entanglement, Studio Dummies, and Suit & Tie Guy. Attendees of the reception will also enjoy specially priced drinks featuring whiskey from Balcones Distilling.

Multiple exhibit halls open to the public at 10AM Saturday and Sunday and are filled to capacity with large manufacturers such as Roland, Korg, Yamaha, and Moog, the finest boutique modular and pedal companies, and even some "classic cars" that collectors bring to display. Behringer’s new analog polysynth DeepMind12 will be making its North American debut at the event. Also appearing will be the new Minimoog Model D from Moog, and Arturia's Matrixbrute. See the latest releases and even purchase gear at special Knobcon pricing throughout the weekend!

Workshops scheduled on Saturday and Sunday, Sept 10-11. See the Knobcon website (www.knobcon.com) for complete descriptions and times.
• Syntheizer Basics and Synthesizer Myths presented by Marc Doty
• History and Theory of Additive Synthesis presented by Jon Sonnenberg
• Birth of the Prophet VS presented by Chris Meyer
• Tomita: A Voyage Through His Greatest Techniques presented by Nicholas D. Kent
• Experimental Music: Composition with an Arduino MIDI Controller presented by Elliott Inman
• MIDI: What’s it All About? presented by Amos Gaynes
• BeatPPL - Live Podcast Recording
• SynthSummitShow - Live Podcast Recording
• Learn to solder SMT with synthCube building a Buffered Mult and Cable Tester Module
• Build an AstroNoise Euro Module or Standalone Circuit with Synthrotek
• Build a Dual Passive Low Pass Gate Euro Module with Modular Addict

Saturday evening features multiple events including the annual Knobcon Banquet with a keynote address by guest of honor, Bill Hemsath. Enjoy cocktail music by the Knobcon Supper Club All-Stars, a classic organ, guitar, and drums trio.

Bill Hemsath, RA Moog's Chief Engineer from 1969 to 1971, gave us three fantastic things we all treasure to this day. He developed the first CV joystick, which then became pitch and mod wheels. He also had the bright idea to wire some modules together in a box with a keyboard, and the Minimoog was born.

The entertainment continues Saturday night with multiple live music events. The Knobcon Big Room - a house and techno party with projections by Lorenzo Vektor and Dennis Stein. Big Room performers include Glacial 23, Introvert, Low-Gain, Komprezzor and Oliver Dodd. If that's not your thing, head over to the International Players Club - a live music and jam session with The SynthFreq & Friends.

Knobcon ends on Sunday, September 11 at 5pm.

Full event details can be found at www.knobcon.com

EXHIBITORS
2hp, 4ms Company, Amplified Parts, Analogue Solutions, Antimatter Audio, Art For The Ears, Artisan Electronic Instruments, Arturia, Audient, Behringer, Believotron, Black Market Modular, Blue Lantern Modules, Casio, Detachment 3, Detroit Modular, Division 6, Dreadbox, EarthQuaker Devices, Elite Modular, Erogenous Tones, Evaton Technologies, EVE Audio, Future Retro, Foxtone Music, Grove Audio, Hexinverter Électronique, Industrial Music Electronics, Kilpatrick Audio, Korg, KVgear, Malekko Heavy Industry, Metalphoto of Cincinnati, Modal Electronics, Mode Machines, Moog Music, Moon Modular, Modular Addict, Nerd Audio, Noisebug, Novation, Old Crow, Percussa, Perfect Circuit Audio, Plastiq Musiq, Qu-Bit, Reverb, Roland, Sleepery Supply, STG Soundlabs, Syinsi, synthCube, Synth City, Synthrotek, Synthesis Technology, Tsyklon Labs, Verbos Electronics, WMD, Yamaha, Zetaohm, Żłob Modular, Z. Vex Effects"

Earthquaker Devices Rainbow Machine Polyphonic Pitch Mesmerizer

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Uploaded on Dec 29, 2011 JetCityMusic·389 videos


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"Welcome to the Rainbow Machine, in all it’s synthetic glory! This one is for experimenters, adventurists and noisemakers. Totally not for purists and/or tone hounds, there are no “natural sounds” that will come from this box. It takes modern DSP and uses it as a tool of future past to create real time pitch shifting using digital oscillators. The sound is much different than most modern day pitch shifting devices. It was imagineered to be wild and out of control and slightly imperfect while still tracking up and down the guitar neck without glitching out. A cold digital beast made to pretend it has feelings. It will do basic polyphonic harmonies from a 4th down through a 3rd up and every atonal pitch in between. You may add in an accompanying octave to the harmony by bringing up the Secondary function control. You can take it way beyond and open up your third eye by bringing in the Magic. The Magic is the heart of the Rainbow Machine. In conjunction with the Tracking control, the Magic creates wild pitch take offs and descend’s, chaos chorusing, shrieks, pixie trails and wealth of other general mayhem inducing noises. The pitch can be controled by an external expression pedal for extra fun! The Rainbow Machine can be used on bass, keys, vocals or anything else you can dream up!

Expression Pedal
We recommend the Moog Expression pedal for the

Controls
Pitch - This controls the pitch of the harmony. All the way counter clockwise is a 4th down, all the way clockwise is a 3rd up. The middle position is unison. The pitch can be controlled by an expression pedal as well.

Exp - This is an expression pedal control jack for the pitch. The Pitch control is defeated when an expression pedal is inserted.

Primary - This controls the volume of the Primary pitch shifted signal. Unity is about 2 o'clock, anything above will boost the signal.

Secondary - This controls the volume of the secondary pitch shifted signal. The Secondary signal is one octave above the Primary from noon up and one octave below from noon back. Unity is about 2 o'clock, anything above will boost the signal.

Tracking - This controls the amount of lag time between the direct dry signal and the shifted wet signal. The pitch shifted signal will track right on the dry signal when this control is all the way clockwise. It will start to lag behind the more it is reduced. This function is especially useful when the "Magic" is engaged.

Magic - This adjusts the "weirdness" of the effect. The end result is a wide variety of wild effects depending on where the other controls are set. The magic control will only work if the magic switch is engaged and the primary and/or secondary are in use. (Technically, it's a regeneration control that creates aliasing between a mix of the primary and secondary functions feeding back against each other).

Tone - All the way clockwise is full signal, reduce to soften the highs.

Measures
4.7" x 3.7" x 1.18"

Power
Any standard 9 volt DC power supply with a negative center 2.1mm barrel. No battery option."