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Thursday, April 03, 2025
Roland SP-404MKII Version 5 Update Overview
video upload by RolandChannel
"Thanks to the free V5 update, the SP-404MKII is now more powerful than ever. Native Serato DJ Lite and Studio support offer seamless plug-and-play functionality that fuses the SP-404MKII with the most popular tools in DJ and beat culture. Users can level up with even more advanced features with a paid upgrade to Serato DJ Pro.
In this video, you’ll learn about the variety of features included in the V5 update that enhance the SP-404MKII for DJs and producers.
00:00 Intro
SERATO DJ
00:38 Connection
01:21 Controls
05:34 SP FX
06:42 Sampler Modes
07:27 Stems
09:22 Hot Cue
09:59 Auto Loop
10:27 Beat Roll/Beat Jump
SERATO STUDIO
11:30 Connectivity
11:47 Creating a Pattern
14:36 Mute Mode
15:06 Other Controls
15:56 SP Controls
16:47 Skipback
Seamlessly integrate the SP-404MKII’s signature effects and hands-on workflow with Serato DJ, enabling DJs to mix songs, trigger samples, and enhance transitions with real-time control in bold new ways. Manipulate Serato’s Stems alongside SP’s performance effects using hands-on controls, unlocking different ways to mix and manipulate tracks live. Access essential DJ functions like Hot Cues, Auto Loop, and sample triggering for immediate creative control and additional controls for Beat Jump and Key Sync for DJ Pro and Pitch ‘n Time owners.
Using Serato Studio, producers can access pre-mapped controls directly from the SP-404MKII, use the sampler as a MIDI controller and USB audio interface, and route Serato Studio audio through the SP’s FX for real-time processing. Make beats with newfound hands-on control, using the sixteen performance pads to trigger samples, loops, and one-shots directly—no mouse and keyboard required. Plus, so much more.
To update to Version 5, please visit: https://www.roland.com/global/support..."
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: New Updates, News, Roland
LABELS/MORE: New Updates, News, Roland
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Native Instruments Maschine 3.1 Update Released
Details from the press release:
Berlin, March 18, 2025 – Native Instruments today announced the release of Maschine 3.1, a free update to the latest software version of the iconic groove-box platform for beat-making and sampling. Maschine 3.1 delivers the highly anticipated and community requested user chords feature, alongside fullscreen mode in the standalone app.
Custom User Chords
Maschine 3.1 introduces user chords, enabling users to create, save, and share their own banks of chord progressions. Custom chords make it easy to explore new harmonic structures and design progressions tailored to different genres.
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LABELS/MORE: Native Instruments, New Updates, News
LABELS/MORE: Native Instruments, New Updates, News
Thursday, January 30, 2025
JAMUARY 2025 #30 - ZU SIDE
video upload by FL3SHB4CK
"Happy new modular year!
Amnis beat, clocked by Pamela and data from Gliss (free lfo reset by Pam)
Battering Ram is the kick and bass, AHH is the 808 hat and crazy tones by Noiswasp
Gliss
Pamela's new workout
Amnis
Battering Ram
Noiswasp
AHH, diff-rect, Quadratt, Line out
4U 50hp recorded live into Syntakt reverb and delay"
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
JAMUARY 2025 #29
video upload by FL3SHB4CK
"Happy new modular year!
Amnis beat, clocked by Pamela and data from Gliss (free lfo reset by Pam)
Battering Ram is the kick and bass, AHH is the 808 hat and crazy tones by Noiswasp
Gliss
Pamela's new workout
Amnis
Battering Ram
Noiswasp
AHH, diff-rect, Quadratt, Line out
4U 50hp recorded live into Syntakt reverb and delay"
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
JAMUARY 2025 #28
video upload by FL3SHB4CK
"Happy new modular year!
Amnis beat, clocked by Pamela and data from Gliss (free lfo reset by Pam) Battering Ram is the kick and bass, AHH & ASD are the 808 hat and snare, nRings and feedback by Dark Matter.
Gliss
Pamela's new workout
Amnis
Battering Ram
nRings
Dark Matter
AHH, ASD, Quadratt, Line out
4U 50hp recorded live into Syntakt reverb and delay"
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members
Thursday, January 23, 2025
HAPAX 2.10 – NEW FEATURES
video upload by Squarp instruments
"In this video, we dive into the key features introduced in the latest 2.10 update of Hapax OS.
HapaxOS 2.10
January 23, 2025
Features
Fine-tune note length (hold a step with a note inside, click encoder, then rotate to edit the length)
Pitch of drum events can be transposed (hold a drum event, and transpose it)
Mono editing mode (in a POLY track, press 2ND+TRACK and enable MONO)
REC hard quantize (in REC settings, enable the quantize and hold+rotate this encoder to select if you want to keep the note OFF position, or keep the note original width)
STEP-INPUT REC mode (SH101 style) (press LIVE+STEP to enter this mode)
New ALGO: Shuffle (randomly rearrange notes in several ways)
FX Arpeggiator : new hard-sync mode
FX Randomizer : new parameter "base chance on note velocity"
Looper: auto-length can be set to 1 step (in addition to 1 bar)
Autom mode: when holding a step to edit its value, you can now reset the value to default by holding the encoder
Chord Mode: modifiers saved per track
Chord Mode: pressing a modifier retriggers the chord
Chord Mode: Relatch mode added
New SETTING : pedal = BPM
New SETTING : cv out type = HZ/V
New SETTING : default PATTERN TRIG mode (FREE or RESTART)
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LABELS/MORE: New Updates, News, Squarp Instruments
LABELS/MORE: New Updates, News, Squarp Instruments
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
JAMUARY 2025 #22 - Amnis FM Beat
video upload by FL3SHB4CK
"Happy new modular year!
Funky beat, thanks to the Amnis, clocked by Pamela and data from Gliss (free lfo reset by Pam)
Battering Ram is the kick and bass, AHH is the 808 hat and FM by 2OPFM
Gliss
Pamela's new workout
Amnis
Battering Ram
2OPFM
AHH, diff-rect, Quadratt, Line out
4U 50hp recorded live into Syntakt reverb and delay"
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members
Monday, January 20, 2025
JAMUARY 2025 #20 - Jamming & Screeching
video upload by FL3SHB4CK
"Happy new modular year!
Amnis beat, clocked by Pamela and data from Gliss (free lfo reset by Pam)
Battering Ram is the kick and bass, AHH is the 808 hat and crazy tones by Noiswasp
Gliss
Pamela's new workout
Amnis
Battering Ram
Noiswasp
AHH, diff-rect, Quadratt, Line out
4U 50hp recorded live into Syntakt reverb and delay"
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members
Thursday, January 16, 2025
JAMUARY 2025 #16 - 1rst AMNIS BEAT
video upload by FL3SHB4CK
"Happy new modular year!
Funky beat, thanks to the Amnis, a smart shift-register, clocked by Pamela and data from Gliss (free lfo reset by Pam) Battering Ram is the kick and bass, AHH is the 808 hat and FM plucks by 2OPFM
Gliss
Pamela's new workout
Amnis
Battering Ram
2OPFM
AHH, diff-rect, Quadratt, Line out
4U 50hp recorded live into Syntakt reverb and delay
#jamuary2025 #jamuary #jam #modularjam "
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Introducing: GUITAR HIVE
video upload by The Crow Hill Company
"You have never heard a sample library like this before. Instant, Cure, Smiths, Cocteau, Lanois, Eno, Edge, Steve Reich vs Pat Metheny under your fingertips. An homage to great British guitar beds from shoe gaze to stinking student union bars in the north of England to the pristine layers of Reich’s Electric Counterpoint. Construct endless layers of interweaved guitar parts that become a highly controllable sonic weapon that goes from elegant to pure filth in no less than a turn of a dial.
Join the minds (and fingers) behind this; Christian Henson and Theo Le Derf on the beginning of your Hive journey. This is the gift we all wanted this Christmas."
Press release follows:

EDINBURGH, UK: The Crow Hill Company is proud to announce availability of FILTH - GUITAR HIVE — heading up its FILTH sub-range of products produced and recorded at the Annex in Edinburgh, Scotland, its self-styled safe house packed with vintage equipment, rarified instruments, synths, processing, and potential, with the main emphasis being on creating more experimental sample projects that think out of the box and are the very antithesis of virtual instruments; in this case, guitar performances on a limited-edition Fender Telecaster by Theo Le Derf, D.I. (Direct Injection) recorded via a pristine Thermionic Culture The Rooster Valve pre-amp with EQ & attitude and mixed through countless processors to give users control over the uncontrollable, ultimately providing what all at the music-making community tools-maker collectively yearn for in the process... utter filth — as of December 18…
Now knowing what FILTH - GUITAR HIVE is positioned as being, best to take a function-highlighting, whistle-stop tour of its clearly considered UI (User Interface) implemented to take that mission statement to the musical masses, filthy or otherwise. On the face of it, the front panel-dominating ‘Obutsu!’ is basically a ‘filth’ dial, allowing users to effortlessly transform their sound with three simultaneous signals — from tasteful and pure D.I. to a crunchy deluxe amplifier, all the way to overdriven feedback and tempo-synced tremolo; SHIMMER is a dual-direction granular pitch shift fed into a massive reverb chamber, creating a cascading, shimmering veil of tone; DRIVE is an unmistakably distorted, crunchy signal, modelled after a tube amp that has been utterly misused; ECHO is a tape-based, multi-tap echo/delay that syncs to the host tempo — an associated speed control determines what subdivision of the beat the repeats play at; and SPLOSH is a suitably reasonable decaying reverb for anyone’s roomy needs.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Guitar Synths, New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: Guitar Synths, New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Ambient music with rhythms and visuals inspired by rain // Korg Kaosspad NTS-3 performance
video upload by Saul Stokes - Frequensea
"Frequensea Episode 6: Rain Maker
Creativity is an exciting feeling. It can pop into the mind at unexpected times for many of us. If we don’t choose to react to it, the idea or concept can slip away, much like how dreams can feel clear and sharp only to become blurred nothingness after a few minutes.
Recently, it’s been raining quite a bit in the Bay Area. The calming effect of pattering rain sounds so pleasant and intriguing that a creative spark popped in my head. The spark said, what if you built a long-form piece of electronic music around the patterning sounds of rain? At this moment, you either jump in or let the thought die.
This episode is slightly different from previous episodes in that I opted to perform it when it felt right rather than sit and wait for a live show date. Additionally, I set aside the intermission research that I’ve done on past episodes. For those who are interested in electronic equipment, I focus a bit on the Korg Kaosspadd NTS-3, which is just a fantastic open-source effect unit.
This is a slow-burn episode. It starts almost in drone territory and, at moments, dives into a bit of Blade Runner. Then, it arcs off into minimal beat scapes and ends with a dreamy soundtrack finale.
This is a DAW free, live mix down performance. Visuals were created using Touchdesigner."
You can find additional Frequensea Episodes in previous posts here.
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LABELS/MORE: Korg, MATRIXSYNTH Members
LABELS/MORE: Korg, MATRIXSYNTH Members
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
A Unique Midi Sequencer & Generator for iPad / iPhone: Mass by Useable Creations / AUv3 & Standalone
video upload by Gavinski’s Tutorials
"This lovely, quirky midi sequencer and generator came out last week. Very few people seem to have realised how powerful and interesting it is. I hope this video goes some way to changing that! The manual is clear but takes a few hours of reading and experimenting to digest. The real fun begins when you understand the basics and then start playing."
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: New Mobile Apps, New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: New Mobile Apps, New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths
Wednesday, November 06, 2024
What’s new in Maschine 3 software | Native Instruments
video upload by Native Instruments
"Find out what’s new in the latest gen of our beat making and music production software. The package comes with Maschine Central, a brand-new library packed with over 700 drums and 114 multi-sampled Kontakt instruments . Plus, essential iZotope mastering software, Ozone Elements is included free.
Maschine is all about getting your musical ideas flowing. It’s there every step of the way from beat making and sampling to arranging and performing your tracks. Use it with virtual instruments or your own samples, both on its own and in a DAW. And if you’re ready to take things up a gear, bring in Maschine hardware to get hands on."
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Interface
01:08 - Ozone 11 Elements
01:28 - Stem Separation
05:27 - Maschine Central
07:15 - MIDI Editing Tools
09:53 - Bounce In Place
11:30 - Tempo Per Scene
14:16 - Kontrol MK3 Integration
16:06 - Using the new features
18:52 - Outro
Maschine 3 and Maschine Central // vs MPC stems // Is it worth the upgrade?
video upload by loopop
TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:20 Overview
2:15 AI Stems
3:00 Song 1
4:05 Song 2
5:10 Song 3
6:35 Song 4
8:25 Scene tempo
9:20 Bounce
11:10 MIDI edit
12:00 More formats
12:20 Kontrol S MK3
13:50 MAS Central
16:45 Worth it?
18:10 vs MPC?
19:55 Outro
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Native Instruments, New Updates, News, Soft Synths, synth tutorials
LABELS/MORE: Native Instruments, New Updates, News, Soft Synths, synth tutorials
Friday, November 01, 2024
Introducing ALM Turismo - Complete Modular Workstation
video upload by ALM TV
"The Turismo is our new fully modern Eurorack modular workstation, blending a curated mix of our flagship analog and digital modules for a versatile and creative patching experience. It offers a distinctive ALM character, designed for both precision and fun. In this video we patch up a track from start to finish that includes a drum beat, bass line, chords and FX send all in the Turismo.
The workstation delivers everything from analog bass, beeps and leads, lush chords, filtering, extensive sampling, and DSP effects combined with various sequencing styles and numerous modulation options plus full MIDI integration. It’s an all-in-one creative hub that’s endlessly explorable.
Designed also with live performance in mind, the travel-sized 84hp system fits in a rucksack and comes with a Decksaver cover for added protection. With MIDI, stereo line-level input, and headphone output, it’s perfect for live sets, DAWless jamming, and seamless studio integration. The system features a custom design with unique coloured controls and neodyme bronze anodized side panels.
The Turismo is a perfect starting point for Eurorack beginners, offering a seamless pain-free entry into modern modular synthesis that’s immediately playable. For seasoned users, it’s a ready-to-use and well balanced cutting edge system designed for effortless creative exploration." Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Drum Beat
1:50 - Syncing the ASQ-1
4:09 - Bass Line
6:07 - Chords
8:16 - FX Send and Return
10:39 - Outro
Press release follows.
[London, UK] - ALM Busy Circuits are pleased to announce The Turismo - ALM’s complete Eu-
rorack system providing both beginners and experienced users with a fun and flexible instru-
ment with minimum fuss and setup.
The Turismo is our fully modern Eurorack modular workstation, blending a curated mix of our
flagship analog and digital modules for a versatile and creative patching experience. It offers
a distinctive ALM character, designed for both precision and fun.
The workstation delivers everything from analog bass, beeps and leads, lush chords, filtering,
extensive sampling, and DSP effects combined with various sequencing styles and numerous
modulation options plus full MIDI integration. It’s an all-in-one creative hub that’s endlessly
explorable.
Designed also with live performance in mind, the travel-sized 84hp system fits in a rucksack
and comes with a Decksaver cover for added protection. With MIDI, stereo line-level input,
and headphone output, it’s perfect for live sets, DAWless jamming, and seamless studio in-
tegration. The system features a custom design with unique coloured controls and neodyme
bronze anodized side panels.
The Turismo is a perfect starting point for Eurorack beginners, offering a seamless pain-free
entry into modern modular synthesis that’s immediately playable. For seasoned users, it’s a
ready-to-use and well balanced cutting edge system designed for effortless creative explo-
ration.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: ALM, New Modules, News, synth tutorials
LABELS/MORE: ALM, New Modules, News, synth tutorials
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Machina Bristronica 2024
video uploads by sonicstate
Playlist:
1. Bristronica 24: MyVolts The Silent Alchemist Nears Shipping
We caught up with Caroline who gave us the latest update to the *Silent Alchemist*, a versatile power hub designed for musicians. Featuring five isolated USB-C outputs and a high-wattage sixth output capable of delivering 100 watts, the device can power a Mac with the remaining outputs providing 20 watts each. Its independent circuits ensure noise-free operation, catering to a variety of devices including the Dreadbox module and Sysmo slope generator.2. Bristronica 24: Circuit Happy ML2M Clock Sync module updates
The Silent Alchemist uses innovative step-up power tips to convert USB-C input to the correct voltage for various devices. There's also new feature: an uninterruptible power supply allowing seamless transition between wall and power bank sources. Also introduced were updated cables, such as silver candy cords and floating ring TRS to TS cables, expanding connection flexibility. The Silent Alchemist is expected to be available in December with a competitive pricing strategy.
More Info:
https://myvolts.com/
At Bristronica 2024, we caught up with the creator of the *ML2M*, who introduced us to the latest version. The ML2M is a compact Eurorack module with Wi-Fi capabilities, allowing seamless synchronization with Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, and iOS music apps using Ableton Link without the need for cables. It either connects to an existing network or creates its own, ensuring robust sync even in environments with unreliable Wi-Fi. The module, which retains its 2HP size, now features MIDI integration through TRS jacks. Users can access a web interface to configure each output for different clock divisions and reset triggers, making setup straightforward and flexible.3. Bristronica 24: Archaea Exchange Patching Module
Alongside the ML2M, there's also the Missing Link Junior. This desktop version offers the same functionality but in a box format, complete with MIDI and CV clock outputs. Both products are now accessible, with a starting price of $250.
At Machina Bristronica 2024, we caught up with Arran from @archaea_modular_synthesis who presented the *Exchange Module*. This programmable patcher, a year in the making, evolved from its early prototype stage to a fully functional module. Arran explained how the Exchange can route synth voices via a beam controller and three exchange modules installed within the skiff, allowing for versatile patching. Operating like a matrix patchbay, it enables users to select inputs and outputs with the push of a button, create presets, and chain multiple modules for synchronized patching.
Communication between the modules occurs over the Eurorack power bus as well as over MIDI via the USB-C connection. The Exchange maintains analog integrity, ensuring there’s no conversion latency. The forthcoming release expected in late November 2024, includes a USB-driven editor for enhanced control capabilities.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Archaea, Circle Guitar, Circuit Happy, Componental, Dreadbox, Halftime, Landscape, Machina Bristronica, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Midicake, myVolts, News, Patching Panda, Toadstool Tech, u-he
LABELS/MORE: Archaea, Circle Guitar, Circuit Happy, Componental, Dreadbox, Halftime, Landscape, Machina Bristronica, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Midicake, myVolts, News, Patching Panda, Toadstool Tech, u-he
Saturday, October 05, 2024
SynthfestUK 24 Synth Coverage
video uploads by sonicstate
Update: moving this post up once as new videos have been added. Bookmark this post for updates.
Use the player controls to skip around.
Playlist:
1.SynthfestUK 24: Knobula - Synth Modules and Toy Pianos
At SynthfestUK 2024, we met up again with Jason, who gaves us the updates in the world of Knobula. On display was the new 'dark mode' Poly Cinematic module, for more monochrome rigs ;-]2. SynthFestUK 24: PWM - More Mantis News
At the show we made a beeline for the PWM stand, where Paul gave us the latest Mantis news.3. SynthfestUK 24: Roland Unveils the Juno-D Series with Zen-Core Sound
And yes, it's out there in the world now!
We caught up with Andrew and Ludwig who showed us around the new updated Juno-D series: Juno-D6, D7, and D8. They have the same keyboard action as the Fantom-O series and a new colour screen, making it easier for performers to navigate on stage. And they can be powered by a USB-C mobile battery, perfect for buskers ;-) Running Roland's Zen-Core sound engine, they also incorporates features like a 64-step sequencer and a phrase pad for live sample triggering.
Prices range approximately from £949 to £1199.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: AJH, Analogue Solutions, Audio Computer, CB Electronics, Clavia, Emu, eurorack, Expert Sleepers, Interviews, Knobula, New Makers, New Modules, News, PWMusic, Roland, Skold Modular, Soundgas, Synth Books, SynthFest UK
LABELS/MORE: AJH, Analogue Solutions, Audio Computer, CB Electronics, Clavia, Emu, eurorack, Expert Sleepers, Interviews, Knobula, New Makers, New Modules, News, PWMusic, Roland, Skold Modular, Soundgas, Synth Books, SynthFest UK
Sunday, September 08, 2024
Plugin Buddy by Modalics - New Free VST3 Host: Chain, Create, and Perform with Ease
video upload by Modalics
Press release follows:
Modalics unveils “Plugin Buddy” - A new host app and plugin designed to elevate your sound creation experience. Plugin Buddy streamlines your VST3 chaining workflow, empowering musicians and producers to effortlessly chain together MIDI effects, instruments, and processing effects.
With four quick control slots and a suite of free internal plugins—including MIDI tools, a synth, clipper, and a low-pass filter—Plugin Buddy enhances your creative process with speed and efficiency.
Moreover, Plugin Buddy enables you to load VST plugins in AAX and AU hosts, providing unparalleled flexibility and expanding your creative possibilities.
Modalics released Plugin Buddy as a free tool, with the primary goal of enhancing the workflow for those who work with MIDI sequencing plugins and instruments.
As a company, Modalics has long championed this approach through products like Beat Scholar, EON-Arp, and MINDst Drums. While Plugin Buddy integrates seamlessly with these tools, it’s designed to be universally compatible, allowing you to load any VST. You can fully enjoy Plugin Buddy’s capabilities without needing any other Modalics products.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Modalics, New Soft Synths, New Tools, News, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: Modalics, New Soft Synths, New Tools, News, Soft Synths
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Dynacord ADD-one + ADD-drive RARE PAIR
Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
ADD-one Audio Demo video upload by morbank01
Playlist:
ADD-one Audio Demo
ADD-one Diagnostic Display and LED Test
ADD-one Easter Egg
via this listing
Two pics of the inside below.


"Dynacord ADD-one + ADD-drive, Dynacord’s dynamic sampling duo! This combo makes for an incredibly powerful hardware synth/sampler with unparalleled capabilities for its time.
NOTE: Other recent listings only include the ADD-one, but if you are reading this you probably know that the increasing hard to find ADD-drive unit is essential if you want to be able to sample your own sounds.
So if you have been looking for a complete ADD-one/ADD-drive don’t sleep on this rare opportunity!
These two specific units were purchased in 2016 from Wavemeister AUT (receipt available on request). Both units are in incredible cosmetic condition for their age and are working as they should. Used in a smoke free, climate controlled studio and never gigged. The build quality on both units is top notch and all knobs and buttons feel great. ADD-one’s display is original, but it is bright and easy to read (see pics), although not from all angles, but this was never the case even when new. Serviced by Audio Rehab, CA (Greg Granieri) in 2019 (receipt available on request). All contacts, pots, jacks and switches were cleaned. And all 23 button contacts have recently been re-cleaned and are working as they should.
There is a very slight whine sound when powered up which can be heard at the outputs. I am no expert, but it’s possible this could be resolved by replacing the capacitors in the power supply. It has never bothered me enough to address so I will let the next owner decide if they feel this is necessary.
The ADD-one is running firmware v2.22 and passes all diagnostic tests and sounds fantastic (see video link below).
There are a few, very minor blemishes and scuffs on both units, with one small dent on the top panel of the ADD-one (see pic), and some erosion on the top edge of the left rack ear of the ADD-drive (see pic). However the front panels are mostly pristine, with only one tiny, tiny mark on the ADD-one visible (see pic), and some wear to “Dynacord” text on ADD-drive (see pic). Very, light rack rash on both units (I hit Reverb’s image limit but additional pics available on request).
ADD-one Audio Demo video upload by morbank01
Playlist:
ADD-one Audio Demo
ADD-one Diagnostic Display and LED Test
ADD-one Easter Egg
via this listing
Two pics of the inside below.


"Dynacord ADD-one + ADD-drive, Dynacord’s dynamic sampling duo! This combo makes for an incredibly powerful hardware synth/sampler with unparalleled capabilities for its time.NOTE: Other recent listings only include the ADD-one, but if you are reading this you probably know that the increasing hard to find ADD-drive unit is essential if you want to be able to sample your own sounds.
So if you have been looking for a complete ADD-one/ADD-drive don’t sleep on this rare opportunity!
These two specific units were purchased in 2016 from Wavemeister AUT (receipt available on request). Both units are in incredible cosmetic condition for their age and are working as they should. Used in a smoke free, climate controlled studio and never gigged. The build quality on both units is top notch and all knobs and buttons feel great. ADD-one’s display is original, but it is bright and easy to read (see pics), although not from all angles, but this was never the case even when new. Serviced by Audio Rehab, CA (Greg Granieri) in 2019 (receipt available on request). All contacts, pots, jacks and switches were cleaned. And all 23 button contacts have recently been re-cleaned and are working as they should.
There is a very slight whine sound when powered up which can be heard at the outputs. I am no expert, but it’s possible this could be resolved by replacing the capacitors in the power supply. It has never bothered me enough to address so I will let the next owner decide if they feel this is necessary.
The ADD-one is running firmware v2.22 and passes all diagnostic tests and sounds fantastic (see video link below).
There are a few, very minor blemishes and scuffs on both units, with one small dent on the top panel of the ADD-one (see pic), and some erosion on the top edge of the left rack ear of the ADD-drive (see pic). However the front panels are mostly pristine, with only one tiny, tiny mark on the ADD-one visible (see pic), and some wear to “Dynacord” text on ADD-drive (see pic). Very, light rack rash on both units (I hit Reverb’s image limit but additional pics available on request).
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Auctions, Dynacord, Reverb, synth guts
LABELS/MORE: Auctions, Dynacord, Reverb, synth guts
Thursday, August 15, 2024
How to make electronic dance music (with drum machine & synth)
video upload by mylarmelodies
"This is an absolute beginner's introduction to making & performing music with a drum machine and a synth, plus setup and gear recommendations. I'm using the very excellent Roland TR-8 drum machine and T-8 "TB-303-style" synth. I'll explain the very basics of how to compose and perform on these machines, explain how they're connected, whether you need a mixer, and suggest other starter gear you might consider if you want to begin exploring computer-free music making."
▶︎ Buy music on Bandcamp: https://mylarmelodies.bandcamp.com/
▶︎ Here's some info on the Deer Shed Festival (family friendly festival that I do drop in workshops at the Science Tent at!): https://deershedfestival.com/
00:00 Anyone can make music!
00:49 Making a Beat
5:15 Introducing the Synth
5:57 Explaining Cutoff & Resonance
7:11 Explaining Env Mod/Decay (aka Envelope)
8:22 Adding Delay
8:51 Counting 8 Bars & Creating Contrasts
11:10 Faders In and Out!
11:43 Summary & Importance of Listening
13:23 Audio Connection Explained
15:36 Sync Connection Explained
17:40 Do I need a Mixer?
18:58 Beginner Gear: Roland T-8
21:51 Beginner Gear: Korg Volcas/Samplers
22:51 Beginner Gear: Roland TR-8
23:55 Beginner Gear: Arturia MicroFreak
24:49 Beginner Gear: Elektron Digitakt
25:14 Why you should try this
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Native Instruments Announces Traktor Pro 4 DJ Software
video uploads by Native Instruments
"Meet Traktor Pro 4. Traktor is the go-to software for hundreds of thousands of DJs at every level – from mixing with friends to headlining festivals.
The latest version brings stem separation, flexible beatgrids, iZotope Ozone mastering technology, and more. Plus, there are the Traktor staples like studio-grade effects, club-ready sound, and compatibility with the hardware that works for you."
Playlist:
Introducing Traktor Pro 4 | Native Instruments
What’s new in Traktor Pro 4 | Native Instruments
Introducing Ozone Maximizer in Traktor Pro 4 | Native Instruments
Introducing stem separation in Traktor Pro 4 | Native Instruments
Introducing Pattern Player in Traktor Pro 4 | Native Instruments
Introducing flexible beatgrids in Traktor Pro 4 | Native Instruments
Press release follows:


Berlin, July 17, 2024 – Native Instruments today announced Traktor Pro 4, the latest version of their flagship 4-deck DJ software. Building on the core features that made Traktor Pro the go-to software for hundreds of thousands of DJs around the world, the latest version brings next-generation creative tools including flexible beatgrids, high-quality stem separation, Ozone Maximizer, and Pattern Player. Wherever you are and whatever you’re playing, Traktor Pro 4 gives you the freedom and flexibility to mix your own way.
What’s new in Traktor Pro 4?
Stem Separation powered by AI and RX
Transform the way you mix and remix with stem separation powered by AI and iZotope’s legendary RX technology. Precisely isolate and manipulate drums, bass, instruments, and vocals individually. With each stem waveform right in front of you, you can apply filters and effects with a high level of accuracy to get everything sounding just right.
Flexible Beatgrids
Traktor Pro 4’s flexible beatgrids are ideal for moving between genres or mixing tracks with a changing tempo. With flexible beatgrids you can precisely follow each tempo change throughout a track, enabling highly accurate looping, beat jumps, beat effect layering, and beat alignment—all without impacting the audio quality.
Pattern Player
Bring the sounds of iconic drum machines and leading producers to your sets. Pattern Player is packed with percussion kits including the signature drums of industry legends like Rebekah, Luke Slater, Len Faki, Chris Liebing, Dubfire, and many more.
Ozone Maximizer
Take your sounds and sets to new heights while protecting the mix from clipping and distortion. Ozone Maximizer utilizes technology from iZotope’s award-winning Ozone mastering software. Its Intelligent Release Control allows you to finally boost the loudness of your sets without distortion.
Traktor Pro 4 features
Core functions
Complete control over up to four decks in Track, Stem, and Remix Mode
Highly reliable Sync to keep everything sounding on point
[New] Advanced flexible beatgrids for precise effects, looping, navigation and mixing between tracks with changing tempo
[New] Ozone Maximizer with iZotope’s award-winning technology to boost loudness while preserving transients and dynamics
Mix recorder to record your sets
A range of EQs and filters modeled on industry-standard mixers
Key detection and shifting feature for harmonic mixing
Smart Playlists for efficient library organization
[New] Two free months of Beatport Streaming Advanced or Beatsource Streaming
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Native Instruments, New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: Native Instruments, New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths
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