Hohner K4 String Synthesizer kosmische phaserings

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video upload by Blake Helton

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via this listing

"Hohner String Synth from late 70s made by Italian company Elex who made other string synths for Farfisa, Logan and whoever else asked them to build a model. if they asked real nice.

This thing is in awesome shape and sounds like a poor man’s ARP String Ensemble/Eminent Solina. Much closer to the functionality and sound of an Elka Rhapsody 490 but I think the ensemble modulation sounds thicker. The lowest F# not working when just using cello sound. Could be a case of reseating one of the socketed ICs. Your basic divide-down synth. The power supply has been recapped and some other cap replacements. I added a mod so you can dial in or remove the ensemble modulation. Gives another sound set for some combo organ type vibrato-less sounds. Separate power supply/swell pedal.

With the power supply/vol pedal, this is kind of heavy so would prefer to meet somewhere in the Atlanta area. Of course I offer shipping as well for a flat rate.

Run this gal thru some phaser and start working on that horror movie soundtrack or Klaus Schulze-inspired kozmik voyages. Very easy to work on but you wont need to do anything to enjoy immediately."

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Asking synth manufacturers to say the F word...at London Synth & Pedal Expo

video upload by mylarmelodies

"Being a collection of interviews I shot at the London Synth & Pedal Expo '24, after they hired me to cover the event. The format was up to me. So I put the SAME two questions to industry folks at the show: 1️⃣ What is your favourite thing you sell? 2️⃣ What your favourite thing you DON'T sell?"

CHAPTERS
00:00 The Journey Begins
00:41 Divkid
02:44 Endorphines
03:53 Knobula
06:07 Lord Morts Thoughts
08:29 Nick Batt - Sonic State
11:29 Signal Sounds
14:35 ASM/Arturia
16:52 Scanner & Daniel Troberg
18:12 KMR Audio
19:51 ALM Busycircuits
24:05 RYK Modular
26:14 Enjoy Electronics
27:41 Erica Synths
29:04 PWM Synths
31:08 Journey's End

Good people make for good events and good gear, so lets meet them // London Synth & Pedal Expo 2024

video upload by DivKid

"What an amazing weekend we've just had! Here's a video with some of the people at the London Synth & Pedal Expo 2024. Held over this past weekend (Saturday and Sunday the 16th+17th of March 2024) in Studio 9294 in Hackney Wick, the London Synth & Pedal Expo is a free to attend show with plenty of synths, modular and pedal FX on show for people to come and play with.

As it takes good people to make good events (and the good gear we love) I wanted to focus on the people, asking who they are and what they do, more specifically how would they explain what they do to someone with no idea about synths, pedals and music tech. That led to some funny answers, all spread around various bits of b roll and footage from the event."

LondonSXPO-24

video uploads by sonicstate

Playlist:

LondonSXPO-24 Manifold Research Centre : TMINTT

Well this looks pretty interesting - you can patch 'The Map Is Not The Territoire' matrix mixer using magnets

LondonSXPO-24 Knobula: Pianophonic updates

Jason from Knobula had some firmware updates to the rather impressive 'Pianophonic' module, plus a shiny new mirrored faceplate for 'Kickain'

LondonSXPO-24 Enjoy Electronics GODFATHER rides again

Martin from Enjoy Electronics, makers of The GODFATHER demonstrated the latest updates to Nick

LondonSXPO-24 Rides In The Storm: BOC module

Uwe George from Rides In The Storm runs us through the new BOC module

LondonSXPO-24 Gamechanger Plasma Voice Modules

Last time we caught up with Ilya from Gamechanger Audio he was in our studio showing us the MotorSynth - the Plasma Voice Modules were almost ready, but not quite finished.
At the show we were able to see - and hear them for the first time, and get another quick peek at the new pedal too.

LondonSXPO-24 Erica Synths: BullFrog Accessories

It's always a pleasure to see Ģirts at a show, and here he was showing some updates and accessories for the education oriented Bull Frog synth

LondonSXPO-24 PWM: Latest on MANTIS Quad Mode

Always interesing hearing what Paul has been up to with his Malevolent and Mantis models - news is that Mantis is about to ship, and has some interesting new updates to the 'Quad' mode

LondonSXPO-24 Z-RAY: Wireless Lights in a briefcase

This is right up our street - cool portable battery powered wireless stage lights - oh yeah! Dominik had a briefcase full of prototypes for his latest project - to find out more, head to his website at thinkrad.io

LondonSXPO-24 Joranalogue Dim 2 is quite bright actually

In a slightly confusing naming incident, Joranalogue decided to call the latest module 'Dim 2'' - and it is definitely not dim at all. Quite the opposite ;-]

LondonSXPO-24 Apollo View: Rabbit Hole +more

Can't recall coming across Apollo View before, but Jon-Mark was showing some lovely looking modules including the Rabbit Hole - we took a look

LondonSXPO-24 Bastl Intruments channel The Matrix with Neo-Trinity?

Okay, tell me someone hasn't been watching re-runs of The Matrix
... Neo...Trinity..
come on, surely? ;-]

LondonSXPO-24 Vertice Analogue Filterbank from Euterpe

Stefano reckons you should spend a month with his rather splendid 'Vertice' filterbank - a beautiful if brutal instrument. And if his smiles are anything to go by, it should be a fun time :-]

Arturia Microfreak - "Sphere" Granular Soundset Walkthrough

video upload by LFOstore

"Welcome to “Sphere” Granular Soundset for mighty micro beast – Arturia MicroFreak.

!!! Required – MicroFreak Firwmware – V5 !!!

Buy: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/arturia-mi...

More Microfreak presets: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/arturia-mi...
https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/arturia-mi...
https://lfostore.sellfy.store/search/...

Thanks to Arturia Team & their love to support customers – we are having OS 5.0!

New OS allows loading your own samples & put it through granular synthesis, and it works great.

In this soundset you will find 58 Presets:

Atmospheric Soundscapes
Evolving Pads
Dark Drones
Unusual Keys & Plucks

Instructions are included - this soundset requires sample loading (included with the set)

Suited for all modern genres of electronic music: retrowave, ambient, trance, house, classic electronica, downtempo & for your next Original Sound Track of course.

Enhance your Microfreak with our sounds & create your own melodies using our timbres!

By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of “Organica” for Waldorf Blofeld & “WS Universe” for Korg Wavestation & Anton Sacral Reason author of series of presets for Korg Wavestate and all the synths from the Behringer.

Enjoy and may music be with you!"

Black Corporation ISE-NIN versus Roland System 8 Jupiter 8 plug out

video upload by MIDERA

"A friend of mine was very generous and loaned me his Black Corporation ISE-NIN so that I could compare it with my Roland System 8.

My main thoughts: they’re almost identical. The small differences felt extremely nitpicky. The ARP on the ISE-NIN is much nicer, with a longer gate time, and it just sounded richer? Hard to describe, but you can hear it in the video.

Honestly, this is a horrific comparison video, I freely admit it, but I felt pressed for time and didn’t want to spend too much time on it. So if you’re wondering why this is so crude, well, just don’t let perfect get in the way of awful, that’s all I have to say.

I talk towards the end about what my thoughts are - but really, the video was made just so you could hear the differences, not because I think you should buy either one.

Truth be told, I think the Prophet 5/10 is a better synth than the Jupiter 8 (or System 8, ISE-NIN). Different flavors perhaps. I think it’s reasonable to say that the System 8 and ISE-NIN are great alternatives to the Jupiter 8. If I could grab a Jupiter 8 for under $10K, I probably would, but I also think, based on the sounds out of these synths, I actually don’t think I would necessarily love it.

I’m impressed with the System 8, being completely digital, and seemingly able to compete with more accurate representations of the Jupiter 8. I also worry part of the differences could have been chalked up to my lack of skill, so you must take what I’m saying with a grain of salt.

Well, hope you enjoy the video anyway."

ambient talkie: ep 32 - exploring forgotten ORGANELLE patches (part II)

video upload by tworoundrobins

Part I here

"this is part II of episode 32...new shenanigans and fun stuff included."

"I remember when I first got an organelle I downloaded a million of patches and organised them into sub categories, but soon after I completely forgot which one's I have, have used and what they do. in this more "freeform" episode I explore some of these SYNTH patches, the one category i rarely use on organelle. hope this will be fun for y'all and enjoy the video!

get the patches
https://patchstorage.com/platform/org...

#critterandguitari #organelle #organellem #review

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The mystery and magic of TEMPERA.

video upload by Enjoy Synths

"I have to admit, I didn't and don't really get Tempera yet. But even with my limited experience with it, I love what it does. I just need to crack the code and solve its riddles…"

Rare ARP 2600 Blue Marvin Jam (w/ Cameron Graves)

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"It's always fun to perform with my good friend Cameron Graves aka "The Planetary Prince". I was introduced to Cameron and his brother Taylor Graves in 2008 by Jada Pinkett Smith when we co-scored her film, The Human Contract. We've remained friends and musical brothers ever since. We hope you enjoy this music that we created right before the cameras started rolling . We intend to make more of these synth jam videos in the near future.
We're playing the solos on an extremely rare ARP 2600 "Blue Marvin" which was a prototype for the Tonus ARP 2600 that actually went into production. The rest of the synths include a later model gray faced ARP 2600, an orange faced ARP 2600, the Korg ARP 2600 M, Moog Minimoog, Korg MS-20 and ARP Omni String Synthesizer. The drums are performed by my engineer Ben Rachlis on a vintage LinnDrum the he is processing through The OTO Biscut, Bim, Bam and Boom.
Please remember to like and subscribe to these videos. It would mean a lot to me and my dedicated and enthusiastic crew. Thank you to all for your support and inspiring comments!

00:00 Intro
00:53 Blue Marvin Jam
01:17 Melody
02:01 Blue Marvin Solos
03:18 Breakdown
03:35 Melody
04:21 Special Thanks
04:26 Logo (music)"

Novation Summit | Moog Sub 37 - "Because it Matters"

video upload by eM

"Credit to Scott @scottmcauleysounds for his patch creation brilliance on the Summit and the Sub 37. I'm playing his SM Pryda patch (ARPed) on the Sub37 and the Sm Rotary Organ on the Summit.

It makes me happy to have you all come to have a listen to these amazing synths. Enjoy!"

Behringer PRO VS MINI - "Synergy" 32 Presets

video upload by LFOstore

"Introducing a legend in a compact form - now you can touch the history of first ever made wavetable synthesizer - Sequential Circuits Prophet VS (1986) in your pocket - Behringer PRO VS MINI !

4 voices, 127 waveforms & analogue filter at your fingertips!

Buy: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/behringer-...

'Synergy' soundset contains 32 handmade organic presets:

Lush Strings
Atmospheric Pads
Vector Moving Pads
Re-Creation of Classic Sounds
Analogue-like Basses
Plucks & Keys

Instructions are included

Suited for all modern genres of electronic music: retrowave, ambient, trance, house, classic electronica, downtempo & for your next Original Sound Track of course.

Enhance your Behringer PRO VS MINI with our sounds & create your own melodies using our timbres!

By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of “Organica” for Waldorf Blofeld & “WS Universe” for Korg Wavestation & Anton Sacral Reason author of series of presets for Korg Wavestate and all the synths from the Behringer.

Enjoy and may music be with you!"

DSI Prophet 08 (the better one) night time melodies

video upload by MIDERA

"I had no interest in recording anything tonight, but I feel like any time I sit down with the DSI Prophet 08, I enjoy it, so I recorded this. Sorry about the crackling. I don't know what it is about the P08, but it seems to distort more easily than other synths. Maybe I just have the levels all wrong.

I had been comparing the P08 to the P10, side by side, and I still have to say to myself 'WTF - I like the P08 more.' In almost every sound I create, the P08 feels more melodic. I don't get it. There's something almost 'boring' in the P10. Or maybe it can just go too wild at the 'same settings'? I don't know what it is, I am sure the P08 is more tame so in a way it more easily makes things sound pleasant. I can usually get them super close (which speaks highly to the P08 I think).

Also - I call it the 'better one' because I absolutely hated the REV2, after owning it once and borrowing it from a friend to compare to the P08. I concluded that the P08 was better then. And it's still one of the best synths I have. I like it more than the P10, PE, P12 (easily), Jupiter 6... Not sure about the Chroma Polaris, which itself is wild, but in a more "Bladerunner" sort of way.

On a personal note - I'm one week into being bald. It's weird. Most people don't say a word and I wonder 'Does that mean they think it looks terrible or does nobody care?' One person did stop me to say they thought I looked good, but I felt like maybe they said that just to be kind, knowing I must feel pretty bad otherwise. Truthfully, it's hard to get used to. I think 'great, I'm just another bald dude...' and think a bit less of myself, but part of me loves the idea of not having to think about my hair after I have a hat on or bike somewhere.

And finally, today I got my final gift from my mom. It was new indoor slippers. She bought me a pair about 10 years ago and I wore them beyond the point that they had holes in the soles. I asked her for a new pair for christmas, but she didn't make it to then, and so I bought myself a pair. I'm wearing them now. It will be sad to throw the old pair out, but I should lay them to rest. They've served me well.

Prophet 08 with Eventide Blackhole VST"

Arturia Microfreak - "Sphere" 58 Presets (Soundset)

video upload by LFOstore

"Welcome to 'Sphere' Granular Soundset for mighty micro beast – Arturia MicroFreak.

!!! Required – MicroFreak Firwmware – V5 !!!

Buy: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/arturia-mi...

Thanks to Arturia Team & their love to support customers – we are having OS 5.0!

New OS allows loading your own samples & put it through granular synthesis, and it works great.

In this soundset you will find 58 Presets:

Atmospheric Soundscapes
Evolving Pads
Dark Drones
Unusual Keys & Plucks

Instructions are included - this soundset requires sample loading (included with the set)

Suited for all modern genres of electronic music: retrowave, ambient, trance, house, classic electronica, downtempo & for your next Original Sound Track of course.

Enhance your Microfreak with our sounds & create your own melodies using our timbres!

By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of 'Organica' for Waldorf Blofeld & 'WS Universe' for Korg Wavestation & Anton Sacral Reason author of series of presets for Korg Wavestate and all the synths from the Behringer.

Enjoy and may music be with you!"

Tiptop Audio Updates

via Tiptop Audio

"Hello everyone,
We are starting off 2024 by releasing the Model 207t mixer/Preamplifier today. It is now available for pre-orders at our dealers for $245. The 207t mixes the 200t system signals and as your system grows so can the mixer using the stereo expansion inputs to cascade several 207t’s. The monitor and program switches allow for various routing tricks, and the pre-amplifier is where external signals like Microphones, Guitars and line level synths can enter the 200t environment for further processing. The preamp matches levels with the 296t for classic Vocoder patches.

The 207t user manual is now online here.

The 200t project is now entering its 3rd year and there is still a lot more coming. Thanks to your support we are able to bring more of Don’s 200 modules back into existence.

Also, special thanks to Todd Barton for his involvement and all the people out there who makes fantastic demo videos and posts that helps explain the modules and their interactions in the 200 system. [you can find some of Todd's here]

Later on in February, after the NAMM show dust settles down, we are planning to officially release the first set of our ART modules [pic below]. After several years of beta testing we believe it is ready for everyone to start enjoy this new modular synth technology. Recently, we have added power consumption figures to the modules page and soon User Manuals will start appearing. Stay tuned for more ART info."

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Eine Kleine Nachtmusik for Synthi A.Switchtrix Electronics

video upload by SWITCHTRIX ELECTRONICS

"Eine Kleine Nachtmusik performed on the Switchtrix Synthe A.

The Synthi/VCS3 are unsurpassed FX synths but a well calibrated machine can do melodic stuff too.

Enjoy

www.switchtrix.co.uk"

KORG Introduces the opsix mk2

video upload by Korg

"A full sonic spectrum, the opsix mkII is Korg's powerhouse Altered FM synth boasting twice the polyphony as the original, hands-on controls, and a refreshed design for deeper, richer sound exploration, anywhere.

What's New with opsix mkII:
-Polyphony increased from 32 to 64 voices
-Refreshed Look (knob and slider’s pointer color, mkII logo)
-Equipped with functions equivalent to opsix SE "

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KORG Introduces The New microKORG - A New Origin

video upload by Korg

The microKORG 2, 8 voice synth and vocoder engine. 4 voice in dual/layered mode.

"The microKORG, one of the most iconic and recognizable synths in the history of music, revolutionized the music world with its unique form factor and unmistakable sounds, making it an industry standard for musicians everywhere. Renowned and loved by musicians, sound engineers, producers and gadget buffs everywhere, the microKORG has now evolved to a more powerful, more flexible and richer level - the new microKORG.

While retaining some of the iconic aspects of the original , including the convenient portable size, easy to play mini keybed, the large dial for selecting program genres or the vocoder with dedicated mic, the new microKORG offers a completely new, powerful sound engine, many more useable programs, a visually astounding user interface, and so much more."

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San Bias Synth Explosion Event Set for January 28th

||| Synth & Food |||

On this Sunday at the beginning of the year, analogue synth enthusiasts will meet at the Trattoria San Biagio to share polenta and synths.

During the day, Lombard producers will exhibit and illustrate their creations. The following will be present at this synth meeting:

LepLoop
NONO Modular
Jolin

The event is supported by Milano Modulare (community of modular pickers) and 51beats independent record label

https://linktr.ee/milanomodulare
https://www.51beats.net

The event will begin with the classic Sunday lunch within the walls of San Biagio, we recommend booking your table on 031 631047.

From h. 4.00 pm it will be possible to visit small exhibition tables with the instruments and attend the presentation of the various manufacturers with descriptions of them.

Around aperitif time, a spontaneous and improvised performance will come to life. We are waiting for you! Enjoy your Synth Experience!"

Modular Synths are the way - Live Eurorack performance

video upload by midicake

"Another live jam, another Moon of Jupiter to loosely tie them all together.

So my journey into eurorack modular synths is well begun. Here's a little update of the modules and how they're performing so far.

Hope you enjoy! :)

Find out more at https://midicake.com"

Modal Cobalt5S - "Rhythmica" Soundset 99 Presets & "Best Analog & Ambient Sounds" Bundle 300

video upload by LFOstore

"Alive rhythmic passages, evolving cosmic sounds, edge big solo’s, moving plucks – all is here with rhythm in mind.

Buy: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/modal-coba...

Welcome to “Rhythmica” soundset for Modal Cobalt5S synthesizer!

In this soundbank you will find 99 organic presets:

Classic Synths Re-Creations
Warm Analog-Like Tones
Monstrous Basses
Exspressive Solo’s
Plucks & Polys
Organic Arps
Cinematic Seqs
Big Strings

These sounds are suitable for various styles of music – for cinematics, ambient, electronic dance music, futuristic experiments or creating a retro flavor.

Nick Klimenko prepared for us a stunning soundbank for one of the most authentic synths of our time – Modal Cobalt5S!

Enjoy & may inspiration be with you!"

Modal Cobalt5S - "Best Analog & Ambient Sounds" Bundle 300 Presets

video upload by

'Introducing: 'Best Sounds Bundle' preset pack for one of the most powerful virtual analog synthesizers, Modal Cobalt5S!

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/modal-coba...

By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos & Anton Sacral Reason devoted to organic & motion sounds ready to go in your action track.

300 presets & 50 sequences ready to breathe new colours into your music and inspire creativity

This bundle contains soundsets:

Space
Rhythmica
Neon Heart
Impulse
Phantasm
Cinematica"

3 Reasons to Try DAWless

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"Here's my latest DAWless setup for live MIDI sequencing with my hardware synths. It centers around the Retrokits RK008, with my Nord Stage 4, miniKORG 700fs, Moog Minitaur and Elektron Analog Rytm MKII. Although I love using my main DAW, Cockos Reaper, for producing finished music, there are 3 advantages that this DAWless setup has, a couple of which were a little unexpected. And there is a bunch of good original music that came right out of this new setup, so enjoy!

A case/stand I designed for the RK008: https://www.printables.com/model/5981...
Check out all my original music here: https://soundcloud.com/user-801248952

00:00 Intro
00:55 The Setup
03:00 Portability
05:24 Practice tool
07:27 Songwriting tool
12:02 DAWless to DAW
13:15 Outro"