BUCHLA and Friends 2024: Erica Synths Perkons Sounds Only

video upload by sonicstate

"The Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 is Erica Synths' Drum machine - MATTHS reviewed it for SonicLAB when it came out. [posted here]

At the Buchla & Friends event just up the road from NAMM, Jim Heywood from @EarmonkeyMusic spent some time with it to get us a sounds only video.

Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 is available again in March priced at €1700 and can be pre-ordered directly from Erica Synths"

Exploring The Deep WIth Erica Synths Perkons // Performance, External Effects, and Thoughts

video upload by Patchwerks

"Join Connie from Patchwerks as she dives into the world of Erica Synths Perkons. See how she enhances the sound of the Perkons by pairing it with the Elektron Octatrack and other external devices. Get an in-depth look at the capabilities of the Perkons and see why it's a must-have in your setup.

Learn more about the Erica Synths Perkons here: https://bit.ly/erica_perkons_pw

https://www.patchwerks.com
Video by: Matthew Piecora, Steven Ly"

JAde Wii Takes the New Limited Edition Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 in Black for a Spin

JAde Wii x Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 Drum Machine, First Encounter 👾 video upload by JAde Wii - https://www.jadewii.com/

via Erica Synths

"Introducing a truly unique and exquisite limited edition Pērkons HD-01 with an all-new sleek black finish and side panels crafted from handpicked wood and meticulously engraved using the mesmerizing Lichtenburg burning method.

The timelessly black finish of Pērkons HD-01 matches our other instruments and visually complements the dark aesthetic that has become synonymous with Erica Synths modules and desktop instruments all over the world. In addition the limited edition side panels are not just functional pieces of decor; they are works of art that effortlessly blend natural beauty with artisanal craftsmanship. Handpicked apple tree and plum wood brings a touch of orchard elegance, infusing each panel with the warmth and character of nature's bounty. The ash and oak wood, renowned for their durability and distinct grain patterns, provide a sturdy foundation for the intricate engravings.

But what truly sets these side panels apart is the mesmerizing Lichtenburg burning method employed in their creation. This technique, named after the physicist Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, involves applying high-voltage electricity to the wood's surface, resulting in striking patterns reminiscent of lightning strikes. The method has gained notoriety due to numerous incidents of death and severe injuries when people have attempted it at home, with at least 33 people having died between 2017 and 2022. Pērkons HD-01 engraved side panels have been hand made by Sandis Vāgners in the deep woods of Latvia. To prevent his certain death during the engraving process Erica Synths developed a special emergency power cut circuit."

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Superbooth2021 - Erica Synths PERKONS, instant favorite drumsynth

video upload by motobor

"9 minutes of techno fun with Erica Synths Perkons. Instant favorite drum synth. Nice big knobs and intuitive layout. built like a tank, sounds massive."

Erica Synths PERKONS

Five Minutes With The Erica Synths PERKONS

video upload by HAINBACH

"I had five minutes with the new @Erica Synths PERKONS prototype at #superbooth21 and I loved it."

Details on Erica Synths PERKONS here.

Erica Synths Perkon // Beats From Scratch

video upload by Patchwerks

"In this live stream Matthew (aka EZBOT ) from Patchwerks gives us a thorough overview of the Erica Synths Perkons and makes some beats from scratch.

Perkons HD-01 is a device with four voices that can create hybrid sounds using both digital and analogue technology. Each voice has eight controls and can be triggered by drum pads with variable sensitivity. There are separate outputs and effects for each voice, and you can save up to 64 kits and patterns on the device, with more storage available on an SD card. The device also includes a delay and compressor, as well as an LFO for modulating sounds. It has a four-track sequencer with different timing options and probability controls, as well as MIDI inputs and outputs for connecting to other devices.

Learn more about the Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 here: https://bit.ly/erica_perkons_pw

https://www.patchwerks.com
Video by: Matthew Piecora"

Erica Synths Introduces the PĒRKONS HD-01

via Erica Synths

"It’s rather sudden– the bolt of lightning strikes quickly, but the roar follows behind, as if giving one time enough to inhale. Finally, it strikes your ears like the skies breaking apart and in all its magnificence it rides the wind.

PĒRKONS – a deity of old known by many names and also by ours on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea – THUNDER, lord of the skies. We at Erica Synths proudly present our newest creation – PĒRKONS (THUNDER) - a drum machine and synthesizer that will change your approach to electronic rhythm synthesis – an instrument which bears the weight of a storm beneath its sturdy casing.
PĒRKONS features four sonically versatile hybrid voices (digital sound engine + analogue multimode filter with overdrive) and a sequencer with simultaneous control over all four percussion tracks.

Each voice has 3 sound engine modes, a HP/BP/LP filter and 8 controls for nuanced sound design, including an internal analogue BBD FX send. All voice parameter settings can be saved as KITS. To add dynamics to the performance, parameter automation is implemented and a modulation LFO can be assigned to all parameters.

For a real thunderstorm, integration with external gear is considered - each voice has a dedicated velocity-sensitive trigger input, individual output and FX send and return with 6.3mm jack sockets, along with extensive MIDI implementation. All voices are summed and run through a built-in optical compressor and master overdrive.

PĒRKONS HD-01 is a unique live performance and sound design instrument that tears down the borders between drum machine, synthesizer and drone instrument. Time to ride the skies!

Features:
- 4 hybrid voices (digital sound engine and analogue multimode filter with overdrive)
- 8 controls per voice
- Velocity sensitive trigger inputs for drum pads
- Individual voice outputs
- Individual sends and returns
- 64 kit and 64 pattern memory + additional memory on the SD card
- Built-in analogue bucket brigade delay and optical compressor
- Modulation LFO with morphing waveforms, phase shift and 8 destinations
- 4 track sequencer, 4 time divisions and 4 time multiplications per track
- Per-step ratchets and probabilities
- 4 shuffle algorithms
- MIDI IN and MIDI OUT

RRP: 1650 EUR (VAT excl.)
MAP: 1999 USD
Release date within 2021

Erica Synths PERKONS

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"One Love" - Very Laid Back Dub Techno ❤️

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"One Love means universal love and respect expressed for all people regardless of race, creed or color. One love is an expression of unity and inclusion.

Chillin' and Dubbin with the Polyend Tracker Mini and samples from my "Dub Spectrum" sound bank.

I've also loaded extra samples from the bank into a couple of Erica Synths Drum Sample modules so I could use my favorite Erica Synths filters on them live, and added the Erica Synths Perkons drum machine into the track as well. (Yes, I am an Erica Synths fanboy if you couldn't tell... Hahaha)

Check out the "Dub Spectrum" sound bank here if you need some fresh new Dub Techno sounds: https://www.electronisounds.com/polye...

Whatever kind of music you are making - KEEP IT UP, Friends!
Don't stop making *YOUR MUSIC*!!

▼CONNECT with me / SUPPORT creativity and good content▼
WEBSTORE ► https://www.electronisounds.com/
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BEST OF SUPERBOOTH21: Dreadbox Nymphes, Erica Synths PERKONS, Waldorf M, RK008 & much more!

video upload by BoBeats

"Today we are at SUPERBOOTH21 checking out the latest and greatest in synths & music tech. Become a Patron and support videos like this here: http://www.patreon.com/bobeats

00:00 intro
00:18 Waldorf M Sound Demo & Overview
02:57 Finegear Exclusive Teaser
03:58 Expressive-E OSMOSE first look
09:35 SUPER 6 DESKTOP
12:18 Dreadbox Nymphes Analog Poly
14:03 Erica Synths PERKONS drum machine (its crazy!)
15:46 Freds Lab Töörö & MORE
19:20 BEFACO Plethora (Yeah, I can't pronounce that!)
21:51 Enjoy Electronics GODFATHER (MUST SEE!)
24:37 Vermona DRM1 MK4 (can I justify getting one?)
26:20 ZAPS eurorack module (crazy cool!)
27:29 RetroKits RK008 MUST SEE
33:33 Patching Panda Modules
35:00 AE MODULAR and MORE!!
40:17 BONUS PERKONS SOUND DEMO"

FLOW STATE MACHINE // Erica Synths Perkons Deep Dive Demo

video upload by Dave Mech

"Get in depth production courses here: https://davemech.live/shop

In this deep dive demo I explore the Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 . This wonderful instrument is really something to behold. It's massive, has big knobs, hands on controls, one knob per function, most accessible sequencer ever and in general just really feels like a true instrument.

Trying to make this more tutorialesque proofed to be difficult as Perkons kept dragging me into a flow state. But I think this demonstration shows you just how much fun this thing is to play with.

Enjoy!"

SUPERBOOTH 2022 day 1 // Erica Synths Perkons & Syntrx II // Polyend Play

video upload by Dave Mech

"First time attending Superbooth and really loving the vibe so far. Very relaxed. This first day I took it easy and just played with a few things and explored the terrain. Here are the main things I checked out: Erica Synths Perkons (it's like it was created specifically for people lik me) and Syntrx II, and Polyend's newest creation called Play.

I'm just noodling with them but hopefully it will give you some idea of what they are capable of.

0:00 Perkons
8:52 Syntrx II
12:06 Polyend Play"

[SOUNDMIT 2022] Découverte du PERKONS HD-01 de Erica Synths (+DEMO)

video upload by Les Sondiers

"Découvrons ensemble la Perkons HD-01, cette boite à rythmes de Erica Synths au look et au son résolument très cools, n'ayant pas eu souvent l'occasion de l'approcher (sans 534625 personnes autour)."

"Let's discover together the Perkons HD-01, this drum machine from Erica Synths with a resolutely cool look and sound, having not had the opportunity to approach it often (without 534625 people around)."

Erica Synths PERKONS Jam

video upload by Markham Synth Society

"Exploring the Erica Synths Perkons Session."

Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 Drum Machine - Sonic LAB

video upload by sonicstate

"@MATTHS takes a look at the Erica Synths PÊRKONS HD-01 Drum Machine, a four voice pattern based drum synthesizer and sequencer with a lot of sound sculpting, automation and performance features."

Also see The Perkons HD01 - The best drum machine out there? earlier from MATTHS.

You can find additional Perkons posts here.

Noise Box Go Boom (Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 Jam)

video upload by Analog Monoxide

"I've just spent a few hours with it yet, arrived earlier today.
Requires a bit of time and work to develop motor memory, but couldn't resist doing a little jam. Awesome machine, super fun."

What is working with the Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 like? (demo and opinion)

video upload by Analog Monoxide

"I had my eye on this machine since it was unveiled, and I know I'm not the only one.
It's been getting a lot of hype, and there's some videos of banging sets, and videos talking through a script, breaking down every button and function.

But what is it like to own this machine, and have it in front of you, working with it, as opposed to watching someone on YouTube?

Mostly, I just make music and video because that's what I enjoy.
When I do a video on gear, I only talk about gear I genuinely enjoy, and I like to focus more on providing information, teaching, or stimulating creativity, rather than just feeding into the GAS algorithm to drive sales.

0:00 - Intro jam
6:00 - Impressions after the first days
10:00 - IDM beat from scratch
18:16 - More thoughts on workflow
19:30 - Techno from scratch
22:40 - Summary
25:00 - My cat hates it

This is my machine, bought at retail price.
My aim is to try cover some of the stuff I thought was a bit unclear from watching other videos.
I'll be jamming a bit on it, and giving some of my thoughts in this video.

I just got this machine yesterday, so I'm still memorizing some of the workflow.
To answer one of my own questions from this video: To delete a certain parameter from a pattern, while in record mode just hold down "clear" and wiggle the respective knob.
Very intuitive, really, just didn't occur to me while I was recording.

Talking about stuff VS just doing it, are two different things :)
I'm still getting used to it.

Hope this video is helpful for some of you."

Rocco's Resurrection from Supersex OST by Ralf Hildenbeutel, Moog Matriarch + Erica Synths Perkons

video upload by Mattelica

"Excerpt from Rocco's Resurrection from the Supersex OST with a Moog Matriarch + Erica Synths Perkons to a Hologram Electronics Microcosm to a Yamaha MG10xu mixer to a Canon 6D + 17-40mm lens"

Erica Synths Perkons FIRST LOOK & JAM

video upload by Dave Mech

"Here's my first video with the brand new Erica Synths Perkons! Have been waiting almost two years for this to be released. Received it last week so haven't had much time with it yet but I wanted to share some sound demos with you."

Erica Synths PERKONS Jam Session

video upload by Markham Synth Society

"Exploring the Erica Synths Perkons Session."

First time with the Erica Synths Perkons

video upload by Uncle Tony

"A quick and dirty video. Just got my hands on the Erica Synths Perkons and came up with this grimy beat. Whew."

Erica Synths Pērkons HD-01 Delayed Due to Chip Shortage

Via Erica Synths

"Earlier in 2021 Erica Synths announced the upcoming drum machine & synthesizer Pērkons HD-01. As the news were received with a lot of encouraging excitement we have been working hard to fulfil the promise of making the instrument available to you within 2021.

Unfortunately our plans were affected by unforeseen circumstances coming from suppliers - we had ordered micro-controllers for Pērkons HD-01 early in 2021 with a promise to have them delivered in September, the delivery date kept pushed and pushed ahead up to the point of them becoming available only in late 2022. We are currently reworking the PCB to function with other parts that are available to us sooner. You can be sure - no compromises are being made.

Meanwhile we have actively continued the development as well as improved the user interface. We now expect to open pre-orders early 2022 and will soon present a new demo to showcase the re-worked & even better version of Pērkons HD-01."

RRP: 1650 EUR (VAT excl.)

You can find posts featuring the Perkons HD-01 including demos here.

Some pics that came with the press release to get you excited (click on them for the full size shots):

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