"Timeless Discrepancies" ✨⏳✨ Meng Qi Wing Pinger & Folktek Aether

video upload by Stephano Gavilanes

"New piece composed around an improvisation recorded with the Folktek Aether and Meng Qi Wing Pinger synths👌🏽

Folktek Aether's audio signals going through Meng Qi's Wing Pinger, and Aether's touch CV outputs controlling Q and Cut Off on the Wing Pinger, both instruments feature banana jacks.

Performance and recording by Stephano Gavilanes© Copyright 2024. All Rights Reserved."

"Bagpipe Free Jazz" - Resonant Garden w/ Synesthesia CV

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"Settings shown at the end. The pdf settings sheet for this is available @ https://folktek.com/products/resonant..."

Folktek Resonant Garden :: How to, with settings 1-2-7. Infinite Looping Reverb w/ Glitch

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"This is how to set up the Resonant Garden for an infinite looping effect, and variations on that theme.

The PDF settings diagram for this example can be found on our website @ https://folktek.com/products/resonant..."

Kingdom Inside

video upload by Studio Electronics

"Once Upon a Synthplex:

Tonestar 2600 kick thumps & '80s quality "Simmons" toms + @huston.singletary ’s groove merchant ways / heavy (he is my brother) harmonic vision + layers of SE-02 “split note” polyphony & monophonic bass ’n’ lead bravery + selfless SE3X accents—paraphonic and m-phonic + Boomstar Brotherhood claps, snares, shimmering addl. perc. (Boomstar SE-80 mainly) + a sprinkling of SurgeXT + Grecco Burrato crunch vault gems + Folktek visuals, made this story…

=

'Oh man. Sooooo good. A voyage into layers on layers.'
- Huston Singletary

Wait those MIDIMINI V30 "How do you beat that?" 'quica' breakdowns. Nice.

Kingdom Inside—listen to it.

Enjoy,
MSR 5-18-24 / L1721"

Folktek Alter 1 Effects Processor, Effect 2: Notated Granular Delay + Sawtooth Wave

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"An exploration into what is possible when combining a sawtooth wave with the Folktek Alter 1 Effects Processor, Effect 2: Notated Granular Delay"

Folktek Alter 1, Effect 5: Distortion Multi-Filter

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"Playing around with an arpeggiated sequence through the Alter 1, Effect 5: Distortion Multi-Filter."

Folktek Alter 1 Effects Processor, Effect 1: Long Delay + Sawtooth Wave

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"An exploration into what is possible when combining a sawtooth wave with the Folktek Alter 1 Effects Processor, Effect 1: Long Delay"

Folktek - Resonant Garden :: How-To Example Settings #1 - Shimmering Choir

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"This video explains how to set up the Resonant Garden from scratch to achieve a shimmering choir sound. The PDF settings diagram for this example can be found on our website @ https://folktek.com/products/resonant..."

NAMM 2024: Folktek Resonant Garden

video upload by sonicstate

"At NAMM 2024, Sonic State had the opportunity to explore Folktek's latest creation, the Resonant Garden. Jeff demonstrated the electro-acoustic resonating instrument which boasts an intuitive design that encourages tactile interaction. Users can tap anywhere on the instrument to generate sound, and the Resonant Garden sends it through three effects processors. Each processor features seven distinct effects, providing a diverse sonic palette. The effects can be seamlessly changed by tapping on the hexagon interface, allowing for real-time experimentation.

Jeff talked to us about Folktek's recent developments, with the revelation that the company has undergone some company changes, and Resonant Garden represents a flagship product in Folktek's reintroduction to the market under new management. The instrument promises not only the revival of some classic designs but also the introduction of newer models that were previously unreleased.

Resonant Garden Price: 959 GBP"

Folktek Mescaline eurorack modular synthesizer and sequencer

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modular meets vibraphone

video upload by murratti 127

"In this setting I only used the following modules:
vibraphone • vancore
black sequencer, sample drum • erica synths
alan, enigma, resonate, pixie • after later audio
øchd, scion • instruo
boundary • schlappi engineering
melotus versio, tymp legio • noise engineering
switch 4 • joranalogue audio design
mimeophone, maths, XPO, QPAS, 0-ctrl • make noise
alter 2 • folktek
euclidian rythm generator, twin peak resonator • klangbau köln
akemie´s taiko • alm
258t, 281t, 266t • buchla tiptop audio
east beast • cre8audio
airat8 • roland"

Morton Subotnick & Steve Horelick @ Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo (October 21-22)

Details follow:

"The Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo, a free for all interactive display of synthesizers and pedals of all kinds, will return to Brooklyn on the weekend of October 21st and 22nd in a new, larger venue in Greenpoint.

Hosted in a 6k sq ft warehouse in the heart of one of Brooklyn’s most musical neighborhoods located between Williamsburg and Queens, this year's event is expected to be attended by around 2k visitors. Pictures from previous editions can be found here [you can find some video coverage in previous posts here].

Morton Subotnick and Steve Horelick VIP Guest Speakers
The organizers are excited to announce the involvement in this year's expo of two legendary NY synthesists who will be hosting talks and a performance on Sunday 22 in the 70-seat theater embedded in the venue

"Buchla Focus" on Sunday October 22
The two presentations will be part of a 3 hour block from 12pm to 3pm on Sunday 10/22 dedicated to Buchla, which will also feature a Music Easel product presentation and an industry panel featuring the company owner Eric Fox among others.

The full program of talks and workshops can be found here.

Morton Subotnick, one of the pioneers in the development of electronic music and multi-media performance, is best known for his 1967 composition Silver Apples of the Moon, the first electronic work commissioned by a record company, and for his creative output linked to Buchla synths. He will host a talk about synthesis on Sunday October 22 in the early afternoon (schedule to be released soon). He will be the event's keynote speaker.

Steve Horellick is a tireless educator and acclaimed soundtrack composer (he wrote the Butterfly in the Sky song from PBS's Reading Rainbow). He is also known for his immersive, textural surround performances. At the Brooklyn event, he will perform using a hybrid setup of synth and pedals in surround sound. Steve will be hosting a talk/performance involving several synths (including Buchla) and some guitar pedals.

Eurorack Classes and GSG.live workshops
The schedule of the presentations will be also integrated by two Eurorack classes hosted by Ben Atchouel of the New York Modular Society and two workshops about online performances curated by the team at GSG.live.

Confirmed Vendors
Visitors will find a varied mix of companies, over 70, with almost all the heavyweight synth and pedal brands and several boutique builders, and also a selection of Eurorack and many pedal builders. Full list below.

Please find attached the event's flier.

This is a free event, anybody can RSVP here.

LIST OF PARTICIPATING MANUFACTURERS:

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Fly semi generative modular ambient

video upload by murratti 127

modular synth
eurorack

In this setting I only used the following modules:
black sequencer • erica synths
M185, vector wave, night rider • ryk
alan, morcom, enigma • after later audio
øchd • instruo
melotus versio, tymp legio • noise engineering
DPLPG • mengqimusic
boundary • schlappi engineering
258t, 281t • buchla tiptop audio
mimeophone, maths, XPO, QPAS, 0-ctrl • make noise
alter 2 • folktek
chainsaw • acid rain
T43 • vpme
crave • behringer

Folktek :: Alter 1 - Effect 1 - Long Delay

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"Folktek :: Alter 1 Effect 1 - Long Delay
A Brief exploration.

https://folktek.com

Input :: Arturia Keystep -- Moog Mother-32 -- Alter"

September 3, 2023

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"@folktek Dual Resonant Gardens are quite the combo! 👽"

Folktek Resonant Garden [jam sesh]

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"The Folktek Resonant Garden is an electro-acoustic instrument capable of producing an incredible range of sounds, from highly delicate drone/ambient moods, to full-throttle walls of glitchy, distorted, yet delicious noise. It can be used stand-alone, as shown here, or in collaboration with standard Eurorack gear. Now available at https://Folktek.com"

Folktek ALTER X & Y Now Available

Available via Noisebug

You can find demos and additional pics in previous posts here.

Alter Y is the pedal version of Alter 2 eurorack module featuring four 1/4" jacks in addition to 1/8" as well as buffered switching that allows for trails.

Though it functions the same as other pedals, this pedal is a little different. Most pedals are made for guitars and then artists may choose to use them in different ways. We made this pedal to work with either standard ¼” jacks (for both input and output) or 1/8” (3.5mm) jacks for use with anything else. For those who like to use CV (control voltage) for any eurorack format, cv keyboard, or pedals which output cv (eg. expression or sequencing), all four of the main knobs have cv inputs (mix, x, y, filter) so you can control your knobs without touching if the desire strikes you.

These pedals accept guitar, line or eurorack levels.

The enclosure is very thick, gold plated PCB (it’s very, very tough).

Included power is standard for most pedals (2.1mm, -tip)

We wanted a broad array of effects in each X and Y pedal so each is a mashup of effects which we thought complimented one another when used together. Running X into Y or vis versa creates some powerful changes.

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FolkTek Alter X & Alter Y Effect Pedals - All the patches

video upload by While We Were Sleeping

00:00 Intro

Part one
A quick run through all the algorithms the FolkTek Alter X & y
01:00 Alter X Algorithms
03:03 Alter Y Algorithms

Part Two
Long take of each algorithm with knob tweaking (without prior preparation)
04:55 Alter X 1 - long delay
11:42 Alter X 2 - tight, notated granular delay
15:00 Alter X 3 - huge plate reverb
20:03 Alter X 4 - shimmering reverb
24:14 Alter X 5 - distortion and multi-filter
27:39 Alter X 6 - pitch delay
33:15 Alter X 7 - stutter glitch

36:12 Alter Y 1 - analog delay
39:46 Alter Y 2 - reverb with infinite capture and LP + HP filters
43:13 Alter Y 3 - choral reverb
35:57 Alter Y 4 - palindrome reverse delay - backward/forward repeat
48:23 Alter Y 5 - time stretch
50:21 Alter Y 6 - pitch shift (notated semi-tones)
53:18 Alter Y 7 - time stretch glitch

55:40 outro

"This is a quick edit from an hour-long session of me going through all the presets/Algorithms of the FolkTek Alte X & Y one by one and tweaking their knobs. I made it primarily for me to be able to easily find an Algorithm. Each Algorithm/Patch is identified by the position of the light and up to this point I was counting the presses from preset 1.
Used my trusty Korg Monotribe with a simple pattern that does not change throughout the video. Had to change its output volume on one of the patches.
I am sure I will have more videos with these pedals that show more of what they can do and make use of their CV inputs. Hope you find it useful and if you have a FolkTek Alte X & Y would love to hear how you are getting on and any tips quirks to watch out for."

Folktek Alter X & Y meets the Korg Monotribe - Techno Jam

video upload by While We Were Sleeping

"Recorded some videos covering all the alter X and Y algorithms and than had a couple of quick jams with both This was a quick post. Will edit one soon covering all the effects soon but initial impressions are that this are amazing sounding and creative boxes although the Folktek Alters build feels a little cheap.l but hopefully not an issue for a desktop effect"

FolkTek Alter X & Alter Y first go with FolkTek Mescaline

video upload by While We Were Sleeping

"I backed the Folktek Alter Guitar pedals & desktop effects XY Indiegogo campaign more than two years ago and just received it. It was a long wait but I did not mind. I had this picture in my head of pairing it with the FolkTek Mescaline for the two years I have waited but as soon as I started playing I realised this is probably not the best approach as the Mescaline has a full and rich sound that lives less room for the Alters to express themselves. I can do with something more basic to get to experience the Alters's capabilities. I had fun just messing about it and will soon have more sensible paring that will allow me to explore it better. In this video, the Folktek Mescaline goes into the Folktek Alter Y in mono and the Y goes into the Alter X in stereo. No additional processing.

For more details on the pedals checkout the original campaign https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fo... and the https://folktek.com site."