Erica Synths STEAMPIPE Now Available

video upload by Erica Synths

"Introducing the Steampipe: an 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer like no other. Developed in collaboration with 112dB.com, Steampipe uses physical modeling to mimic the rich, organic overtones of wind and string instruments. It is a versatile tool for nuanced sound design, conjuring sonic imagery ranging from wisps of cloud to fairground band organs, industrial horns of the railroad and massive, otherworldly ambiences.

Timeline:

00:00 - Take 1 / MPE drone with Linnstrument
00:54 - Take 2 / Intro theme played with MIDI keyboard
01:10 - Take 3 / Performance with AKAI EWI wind controller
01:57 - Take 4 / Steampipe sequenced with Ableton Live and played along with drum machine
03:01 - Take 5 / Stockhausenpipe MPE with Linnstrument
03:39 - Take 6 / Ta da daaa played with MIDI
03:56 - Take 7 / Percussive patch played with Sylphyo wind controller
04:24 - Take 8 / Percussions played with Linnstrument
05:33 - Take 9 / Pipewave played with MIDI
06:24 - Take 10 / Steda 909 processed with the Steampipe
07:08 - Take 11 / Sandstorm patch played with MIDI keyboard with extensive pitch modulation
07:34 - Take 12 / The Bells played with MIDI keyboard
08:18 - Take 13 / Utilizing the Sylphyos tilt CC output to modulate the patch
09:21 - Take 14 / Synthesizing textures
09:51 - Take 15 / The 'Auto Play' patch"

Erica synths Steampipe no talking demo
video upload by Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"This is a raw demo of some presets of the new Erica Synths X 112dB Steampipe. Steampipe is an 8 voice physical modeling synth. This video was recorded with no external processing, no limiting or compression. this is a raw sound demonstration of some prerelease presets using early firmware."

Erica Synths Steampipe: Sound design in chaotic feedback loops // Physical modeling tutorial, review

video upload by loopop

"Want to try out Steampipe? Get playable multisamples, along with my ever-expanding book of electronic music ideas, tips and tricks here: ► Patreon: / loopop"

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:50 Overview
3:50 Connectivity
4:15 Build
5:15 Steam
6:00 Exciter LPF
6:30 Steam env
7:00 Pipe
7:20 Feedback
7:50 Polarity
8:10 Push
9:45 Tuning
10:10 Harmonics
11:15 Split
12:10 Saturation
13:15 HPF/LPF
14:10 Overblow
15:30 Reverb
16:40 LFOs
17:50 LFO as env
18:55 MIDI devices
20:10 MIDI mod
21:00 EXT audio
22:10 Misc
24:00 Pros & cons
27:50 Presets



Press release follows:

Introducing the Steampipe: an 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer like no other. Developed in collaboration with 112dB.com, Steampipe uses physical modeling to mimic the rich, organic overtones of wind and string instruments - no conventional oscillators here!

The Steampipe is a versatile tool for nuanced sound design, conjuring sonic imagery ranging from wisps of cloud to industrial horns of the railroad and massive, otherworldly ambiences. Designed for performance with any MIDI controller, it is packed with features:

8-voice polyphony

Physical modeling engine with 32 adjustable parameters

5 assignable LFOs with delay and sync

Extensive modulation matrix with MIDI controller-specific configurations

MPE compatible

64 factory presets and 192 user preset memory

Preset export and import via USB DIN5

MIDI Input

MIDI Thru/Out

All parameters are MIDI CC controllable

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

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E-licktronic Nava Extra 9 Drum Machine

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via this listing

"This beautiful machine was assembled by extra-9 experts Elletrorama a few months ago. It is one of the sought after original extra-9 kits from e-licktronic. The case is from Erica Synths, the knobs are chia shin 909 replicas, and the screen is red. It sounds amazing. Includes deck saver, so nice."

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♫ Jamming With a Bunch of Synths ♫ ----- (138)

video upload by Bata

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5U Modular (Synthesizers.com, STG Soundlabs, Synthetic Sound Labs)
Akai MPC X
Behringer 2600 (ARP 2600 clone)
Behringer Kobol Expander (RSF Kobol Expander clone)
Behringer Model D (Minimoog 2016 reissue clone)
Behringer Pro-1 (Sequential Circuits Pro One clone)
Behringer RD-6 (Roland TR-606 clone)
Behringer TD-3-MO (Devilfish modded Roland TB-303 clone)
Casio CSM-1
Clavia Nord Wave
cre8audio East Beast
cre8audio West Pest
Erica Synths Syntrx II
Elta PF-3 Stereo Multimode Filter (Formanta Polivoks chips)
Eurorack Modular (2HP, Behringer, Expert Sleepers, Intellijel)
Korg Delta
Korg Mono/Poly (x2)
Korg SQ-1 (analog style sequencer)
Ladyada Xoxbox (Roland TB-303 clone)
Landscape Noon
Make Noise 0-CTRL (analog sequencer/touch keyboard)
Moog Source
Roland CM-300 Sound Canvas
Roland P-330 Piano Module
Simmons SDS-V
Studio Electronics Boomstar 5089 mk1
Yamaha CS-15

Exploring new ideas / Ambient Eurorack Modular Synthesizer

video upload by elektra & XI

"Exploring new ideas with Make Noise Morphagene and STØ, Moog Subharmonicon, Erica Synths Black VCO2 and Mutable Instruments Rings (clone)."

Introducing Ocean Swift Wavetable Creator - Craft Custom Wavetables for Any Synth!

video upload by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

Follow-up to this post. The editor is now available at https://oceanswift.net/product/wavetable-creator/

Ocean Swift - Wavetable Creator | Overview and Demonstration

video upload by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

Press Release follows:

Create, Customize, and Export Wavetables Like Never Before!

Save 40% - just €25 (normal €40) , until January 10, 2025

Ocean Swift is excited to announce the launch of the Wavetable Creator, a powerful tool that empowers everyone to create custom wavetables for high-end synthesizers, modular environments, and audio production tools.

The Problem:
Today's wavetable synths, modules, and apps often require wavetables with specific frame sizes and cycle counts, making cross synth compatibility difficult. No existing app or wavetable pack guarantees seamless compatibility across all platforms.

The Solution:
Ocean Swift’s Wavetable Creator – a powerful tool to design morphing wavetables that work anywhere! From Serum to Eurorack, this tool lets you craft wavetables with innovative crossfade, morphing, and blending techniques, and robust compatibility export options. Whether you're producing music, designing game audio, or developing synth plugins, this app is built to unleash your creativity with an easy intuitive interface.

Pricing and Availability
The Ocean Swift Wavetable Creator is available now at a regular price of €40. As a special introductory offer, you can purchase it at €25, a limited-time price valid through the Black Friday, Christmas, and Winter Holiday season until January 10, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your sound design toolkit at an unbeatable price, with a unique product!


Grab the Wavetable Creator here: https://oceanswift.net/product/wavetable-creator/

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Self-Patched Syntrx 2 - (32)

video upload by Bata

"Erica Synths Syntrx 2 with no external modulators or sequencers."

Erica Synths x mki DIY BBD sound demo

video upload by Erica Synths

"The mki x es.edu new BBD module - learn the basics of bucket brigade delay and enjoy true analog audio delay effects!

Timeline:

00:00 - Take 1 / DIY BBD through the BBD Snare
01:06 - Take 2 / LXR Drum through the BBD
01:46 - Take 3 / VCO2 through the BBD modulated with LFO emulating detuned VCO stack sound
02:44 - Take 4 / DIY Snare through the BBD modulated with LFO
03:27 - Take 5 / Rimshot through the BBD with SAW from LFO patched into the 'inhibit' input
04:03 - Take 6 / VCO2 through Black LPG sent through two hard panned DIY BBD modules to create a stereo delay"

Erica Synths Bassline - V1 (DIY) vs. V2 (factory)

video upload by John Schussler

"I've been trying to find a good TB-303 clone for eurorack for...about as long as I've been in eurorack.

There are a variety of modules that claim 303 character, but few that actually have it. In this case I'm having a listen to the Erica Synths Bassline modules, of which there are two: one DIY with thru-hole components (big knobs, says Drive in the upper right corner), and one factory version with surface mount (smaller knobs, says Detune in the upper right). I was curious to hear how they sounded against each other.

And then also curious to see how they sounded against the x0x Heart module, which near as I can tell is the closest 303 clone in eurorack (though I've not heard them all, so take that with a grain of salt).

There's a bit of reverb just to make space. Gets a bit grating otherwise.

00:00 Intro
00:20 V1 vs. V2
13:35 x0x Heart"

A deep dive with the Erica Synths Graphic Resonant Filterbank!

video upload by Tom Churchill

"The Erica Synths Graphic Resonant Filterbank (FB) is a modern take on a cult classic of modular synthesis: the Serge Resonant EQ. The original design dates back to the late 70s, and it’s pretty simple - a bank of 10 manually controlled filter bands that can process sound sources in subtle or extreme ways. It can self-oscillate for complex drones, or you can ping it with pulses to create organic-sounding percussion. For the Graphic Resonant Filterbank, Erica Synths took this basic idea but added a bunch of digital control, bringing it right up to date and massively expanding the range of potential applications.

This video is sponsored by Erica Synths, and in it I build some patches that explore what the Graphic Resonant Filterbank can do, from complex spectral animation to pinging and feedback."

Modal Electronics Carbon8 Experimental Synth + Nightverb Erica Synths Sonic Explorations

video upload by SAUCY SYNTHS

"Modal Electronics CARBON8 Experimental Synth + Nightverb by Erica Synths sonic exploration."

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Udo Super Gemini and Erica Synths NightVerb Synth Jam

video upload by sonicstate

"As promised after our video with ‪@truecuckoo‬ [see this post]
here's the Friday Synth Jam - with the ‪@udo_audio‬ Super Gemini and the ‪@EricaSynths‬ Nightverb plus a bit of the ‪@loopop‬ and Plus 3 sustain/expression pedal desktop unit (very handy!)
and Plus 3 sustain/expression pedal desktop unit (very handy!)"

Erica Synths LXR-02 - 64 Brand New Drum Kits

video upload by Sonic Freaks

"We proudly present brand new 64 drum kits for the Erica Synth LXR-02 and LXR Drum module. You can get the drumkits here: https://www.sonicfreaks.com/shop/LXR_...

These kits are specially designed for use in modern dance music such as Techno, Electro, Hip Hop, IDM, Minimal etc. The kits are designed in such a way that the kick, snare, clap etc. are always in the same place. This way you can easily try out kits with the same drum pattern without having to adjust them.

Most kits also use the built-in FX to give them even more punch and/or grit but can easily be turned off or adjusted to taste. We have designed the widest possible palette of sounds that are actually usable. So we don't have crazy FX sounds that you will never use. In total this bundle contains 384 separate drum & percussion sounds. We hope you enjoy them."

Trying Erica Synths Graphic Resonant FB

video uploads by Dave 33543

Playlist:
1. Trying Erica Synths Graphic Resonant FB/ Deep/Chill House Eurorack Modular 29
2. Trying Erica Synths Graphic Resonant FB Part 2/ Deep/Chill House Eurorack Modular 30
3. Trying Erica Synths Graphic Resonant FB Part 3/ Deep/Chill House Eurorack Modular 31

"Chord By Intellijel Shapeshifter+Erica Synths Graphic Resonant FB+Blukač - Endless Processor +Xaoc Kamieniec+Qubit-Data Bender+ Mutable Instruments Clouds+G-storm JP6+

Bass Line By SoundForce DCO+Filtered in Cwejman VM-1+Intellijel Metropolix

Lead By Erica Black wavetable VCO+Sequenced in Intellijel Metropolix+Filtered in Mutable instruments Blades

Perc -Hihat By TipTop Audio 808+Erica Sample Drum+ +Bia +Mutable Instruments Warps

Gate-Trigger Sequencer Pamela's PRO Workout + Malekko Varigate 8+4MS QCD+RCD+ADDAC 402+

Envelope and Modualtion By +Malekko Varigate 8+Mutable Instruments Tides 2+Verbos Electronics Multi-Envelope+Intellijel Dual ADSR+Doepfer A-145 LFO

Master Transpose by ACL Sinfonion"

10x Analog Filters + Smart Digital Control = LUSH! // Erica Synths Graphic Resonant Filterbank (FB)

video upload by DivKid

"Here we have the Graphic series Resonant Filterbank (FB) from Erica Synths. It's a Serge Resonant EQ inspired set of 10 analog filters but this puts them under smart, powerful digital control. You have CV over the level of each of the 10 filter band levels and multiple modes to control, morph and shift the filters musically. Check out the timing index below for an idea of what's covered here, it's vast and full of potential as a sound shaper."

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

Charli XCX 360 on the Erica Synths and Sonic Potions LXR-02

video upload by Phurniture

"Decided to give this hit a try on the incredible LXR-02 drum synthesizer. As you can hear, it's capable of more than just drum sounds."

Planet ἒ ~ Make Noise System ~ Roland SVC 350 ~ Strymon Big Sky MX

video upload by Ebotronix

Make Noise System
Contour, 2x Erbe Verb, Function, LXD, 2x Maths V1, Maths V2,
2x Mimeophone, 2x MMG, 4x Moddemix, Morphagene , Mysteron,
2x Optomix, 2x Pressure Points / Brains, 2x QMMG v1 & v 2, QPAS,
Rene , RXMX, Spectraphone, 5x STO, 2x Telharmonic (Shepard Generator) ,
Tempi, 5 x Xpan, XPO, 2x Wiard Wogglebug!
the others:
Tunefish Modular 3x 1u Ornament and Crime with Phaserville
2x Calibr8or and Quantermain app ~ Mixolydian Scale
Temps Util, µYarns, Twiigs.
Mutable Intruments 3x Shades, Frames.
4ms Peg, VCA Matrix.
Endorphine two of cups
Erica Synths Drums ( Rim Shot )
Doepfer R2m , A 156, 2x A 177-2 with 2x Boss EV 30
Befaco Stereo Mixer,
XAOC 3x Batumi
ATO Faderbank 16 n Midi CC to Strymon Big Sky MX!
Soundmachines SY 1 DMX Light Controller
Roland SVC 350 Vocoder
Shure SM 58 ( old one ~ made in USA)
11.10.2024
video # 2425

Teaching Synthesis with Bullfrog XL - Part 8 : Expansion Cards

video upload by Quincas Moreira Music

"Eighth Installment in my series of in depth guides for teaching synthesis and sound design with the Erica Synths Bullfrog XL synthesizer. This is a deep dive into the Expansion Cards.
Stay Noisy!"

You can find all parts in the series here.

Mellotron and Eurorack Modular October 10 2024

video upload by John L Rice

Mellotron Micro
Happy Nerding HM VCO
Erica Synths Black VCO 2 and Pico MODulator
Industrial Music Electronics Polivoks VCF
2hp Verb
ADDAC System ADDAC812A meter
Behringer 182 Sequencer
4ms POD64x
Tendrils Cables

Three Eurorack Systems: Custom All-Black, Intellijel, & Buchla Based System

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Thress systems via these listings

1. Complete All-Black 3U Eurorack Modular Synthesizer System

2. Full Intellijel Eurorack Modular Synthesizer System

3. Buchla Music Easel Eurorack System in Handmade 7U Suitcase

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ThreeTom Modular Doppio (Double Espresso AMP/DRIVE/Limiter)

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"I got my Doppio ( a Double Espresso) when I visted Dutch Modular Fest in 2023. It was still a prototype and I think it was officially announced eight months ago. I saw it again at DMF 2024 and I agreed with Tom (all three of them) to make a video about it. I really like to support the small manufacturer, so this video is sponsored by me and I paid full price.

Doppio is one of those modules you'd set and forget, a module you can always rely on when things get loud, and a module you can depend on when your source material is barely audible. So in a nutshell, it's a stereo AMP that can amplify your source 1x, 5x or 21x. If you want to blow things up, you can also try modular level and make it 21 times louder, and maybe add some extra drive to it. Need more? You can also patch dual mono to achieve a x42 gain but I can't think of a scenario where I'd use this creatively. When used incorrectly, it will saturate your source to a point where I'd say it's ruined.
When used creatively, there are no rules. When use correctively, less is more.

When dynamics are unpredictable, the module provides a limiter, which attenuates your peaks and avoids your sound from clipping.
If you're coming in TOO loud, the limiter will try do damage control, but results may vary between 'not so bad' and 'abandon all hope'. So gain staging for your intended use will always be important. If you use regular modules and a decent mixer, your mixer may already provide soft-limiting (e.g. Erica Synths) and this will not be a must-have module. So always check before you get gear lust.

I use it a lot, preferrably just before my output module, or near my mic preamp. It's a permanent part of my 'new' Utility Case, which I've prepared to have the modules I often use always nearby, regardless of the subject of a video."