Future Retro Vectra Firmware 2.0 Brings New Sequencer Updates, Bug Fixes, & Soundsets

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"Examples of new sequencer features on the Future Retro Vectra with firmware 2.0 and expanded sound/sequencer sets. (External drum machine providing bass drum.)"

Playlist:
1. Future Retro Vectra Playing the Sequencer in Real Time
2. Future Retro Vectra Quick Jam
3. Future Retro Vectra Sequencer Length and Direction and Knob Assign
4. Future Retro Vectra Sound Morph and Sequencer Direction
5. Future Retro Vectra Sequencer Length and Direction
6. Future Retro Vectra Sequencer Randomize



via Future Retro:

Improvements

Randomization over sequencer parameters.

Reset to step 1 of sequencer.

Midi cc control over sequencer parameters.

Midi cc in and out of joysticks.

Sequencer parameter improvement for more convenient usage of features during live performance including keyboard enhancements.

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Bug Fixes

Eliminates crash when receiving midi data during preset change.

All 16 midi channels now sending and receiving.

Fixes crashes on sequencer edit page when using for long periods of time.

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Soundset expansion contributions from:

Matia Simovich
Jon Sonnenberg
Drew Schlesinger

You can find audio demos at https://future-retro.com/.

Future Retro is Back in Business

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"Future Retro is back! New team including old faces. New product, re-releases and new product all forthcoming. Stay tuned."

And: "Website is currently down but we are working to repair this. We should be shipping Vectra synthesizers by December. Transient, Trax, and Midi Buss forthcoming. New team, big plans, new products and re-releases. Stay tuned!

Jered is currently taking some time away. He is no longer involved in the day to day. After 25 years plus, he needed a break. He is still amongst us in our design team and will hopefully always be a part of FR. An expanded team has taken over to spread out the necessary tasks amongst a small number of professional people. We have big plans but we aren't changing the Future Retro brand or character in any way.

Also, we are currently trying to fix our website and set up emails. Jered will still have an email at future retro but we are working diligently to fix some issues on that end. Please be patient with us, we aren't finished yet!"

Future Retro Vectra Tutorials

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Playlist:
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: Introduction and Overview
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: Oscillator Waveforms
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: Oscillator Frequency
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: Creating Paraphonic Sounds
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: Oscillator Frequency Modulation
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: LFO's
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: Envelopes
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: Mixer
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: The Filter
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: The Amplifier
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: Arp, Sequencer, and MIDI

Future Retro Vectra Rippin' Sounds

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"All sounds in this video were recorded directly from the Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer. No additional EQ, Compression, or Effects were used. These sounds contain low frequency content, listen with a subwoofer to appreciate.

It's interesting to note that while the Vectra does not have a built in distortion stage as many of our other products are well known for, the Vectra's oscillators are powerful enough to synthesize many different forms of distortion all by themselves using our one-of-a-kind Phase-Slice modes.

This video highlights quite a few of these more aggressive sounds, most of which will use only one or two oscillators.

Some of the new complex vector synthesis patches sound amazing.

Enjoy!"

Future Retro Vectra Analog Drums

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"All sounds you hear are the Future Retro Vectra synthesizer. All sounds were recorded dry. I would recommend listening to this demo though a good audio system, preferably one that includes a subwoofer"

Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Things with Strings

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"All sounds in this demo were created on the Future Retro Vectra synthesizer, and recorded dry without any additional effects or processing."

Future Retro Vectra Brass Sound Demo

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"All sounds you hear are the Future Retro Vectra synthesizer recorded dry."

Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Percussion Sound Demo

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"All sounds you hear are from the Future Retro Vectra synthesizer. In this video we take a look at a few of the percussion sounds the Vectra is capable of.

Some clips may include a touch of reverb/delay from the Eventide Eclipse."

See the Future Reto label below for more.

Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Sound Demo Part 4

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"All sounds you hear are from the Future Retro Vectra synthesizer. In this video we explore some sound effects which would normally be created on a Synthi or other modular type synthesizer.

Some clips may include a touch of reverb/delay from the Eventide Eclipse."

Future Retro Vectra demos

Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Sound Demo Part 3

video upload by FutureRetroSynths

"All sounds you hear are from the Future Retro Vectra synthesizer. In this video we focus primarily on a few Bass, Guitar, and Sync type sounds.

The Vectra is capable of recreating some of the most recognizable sounds from some of the greatest synths of all time. Want to do wavetable synthesis like the Prophet VS and Microwave 1? How about some DX FM sounds? Or combine digital and analog waveforms like the D-50? And who remembers the SQ-80? But this goes farther than just digital synths, how about 303 stuff? Do you enjoy the rich fat tones of the Oberheim's with variable glide time per oscillators, and gorgeous filters? We do too! And British synth lovers, will enjoy the Synthi, Wasp, and Oscar inspirations. Want to dive into some modular weirdness, you got it! Or maybe you're just tired of the same old drum machines and ready for some new percussion. Whether you're a professional musician, sound designer for film, or hobbiest the Vectra offers something for everyone.

Some clips may include a touch of reverb/delay from the Eventide Eclipse."

Future Retro Vectra demos

Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Sound Demo Part 2

video upload by FutureRetroSynths

"The variety of sounds you hear are all from the Future Retro Vectra synthesizer. The Vectra is capable of recreating some of the most recognizable sounds from some of the greatest synths of all time. Want to do wavetable synthesis like the Prophet VS and Microwave 1? How about some DX FM sounds? Or combine digital and analog waveforms like the D-50? And who remembers the SQ-80? But this goes farther than just digital synths, how about 303 stuff? Do you enjoy the rich fat tones of the Oberheim's with variable glide time per oscillators, and gorgeous filters? We do too! And British synth lovers, will enjoy the Synthi, Wasp, and Oscar inspirations. Want to dive into some modular weirdness, you got it! Or maybe you're just tired of the same old drum machines and ready for some new percussion. Whether you're a professional musician, sound designer for film, or hobbiest the Vectra offers something for everyone.

Some clips may include a touch of reverb/delay from the Eventide Eclipse."

Future Retro Vectra posts

Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Sound Demo Part 1

video upload by FutureRetroSynths

"All sounds you hear are from the Future Retro Vectra synthesizer. The Vectra is capable of recreating some of the most recognizable sounds from some of the greatest synths of all time. Want to do wavetable synthesis like the Prophet VS and Microwave 1? How about some DX FM sounds? Or combine digital and analog waveforms like the D-50? And who remembers the SQ-80? But this goes farther than just digital synths, how about 303 stuff? Do you enjoy the rich fat tones of the Oberheim's with variable glide time per oscillators, and gorgeous filters? We do too! And British synth lovers, will enjoy the Synthi, Wasp, and Oscar inspirations. Want to dive into some modular weirdness, you got it! Or maybe you're just tired of the same old drum machines and ready for some new percussion. Whether you're a professional musician, sound designer for film, or hobbiest the Vectra offers something for everyone.

Some clips may include a touch of reverb/delay from the Eventide Eclipse."

Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Ambient Sound Demo

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"All sounds you hear are from the Future Retro Vectra synthesizer. In this video we showcase a few of the ambient sounds the Vectra is capable of.

Some clips may include a touch of reverb/delay from the Eventide Eclipse."

New Future Retro Vectra Hardware Synth w/ Touch Panel Keyboard & Four Joysticks In the Works

Future Retro Vectra beta testing video upload by FutureRetroSynths

"Just scratching the surface of what the new Vectra synthesizer is capable of while beta testing some features... thought you might enjoy a sneak peak.

All sounds from the Future Retro Vectra, additional effects from the Eventide Eclipse."

Update: details posted here.

Future Retro TRAX! playing CV and MIDI synthesizers

Published on May 22, 2019 FutureRetroSynths

"In this video we cover the basics of controlling an analog synthesizer using CV and Trig signals, as well as playing MIDI synthesizers using the Trax and MIDI Bus products."

Future Retro TRAX! sequencer CV1 Parameters

Published on May 15, 2019 FutureRetroSynths

"In this video we cover the CV1 Parameter features and their functions in the TRAX! sequencer."

Future Retro TRAX! sequencer

Future Retro TRAX! sequencer Rhythm Parameters

Published on May 14, 2019 FutureRetroSynths

"In this video we cover the Rhythm Parameter features and their functions in the TRAX! sequencer."

Future Retro TRAX! sequencer Global Parameters

Published on May 9, 2019 FutureRetroSynths

"In this video we cover the Global Parameter features and their functions in the TRAX! sequencer."

Future Retro TRAX! sequencer Introduction

Published on May 8, 2019 FutureRetroSynths

"A brief introduction about the new Trax! sequencer and MIDI Bus products for the eurorack modular format."

TRAX! Session 2

Published on Apr 26, 2019 FutureRetroSynths

"Another improv performance piece using two Trax sequencers each playing a Transient. One Transient plays the 909 drums, while the other plays 303 and synth samples."