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

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"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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MOTOR Synth MKII - 3 FILTERS

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"The MOTOR Synth MKII is an electro-mechanical synthesizer from Gamechanger Audio that uses 8 DC motors to produce sounds. These sounds are routed through 2 analog filters with an additional digital filter for the Digital Voice. In this video, we listened to how these filters sound and looked at how they are controlled.

This is the 8th video in the series of MOTOR Synth MKII features. You can find all videos in this playlist:"

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MOTOR Synth MKII - Drift/Detune & Cross-Mod

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"The MOTOR Synth MKII is an electro-mechanical synthesizer from Gamechanger Audio that uses 8 DC motors to produce sounds. In this quick video we looking at two distinct modulation effects - Detune and Cross Modulation.

This is the 7th video in the series of MOTOR Synth MKII features. You can find all videos in this playlist:"

MOTOR Synth MKII - Acceleration/Brake

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"The MOTOR Synth MKII is an electro-mechanical synthesizer from Gamechanger Audio that uses 8 DC motors to produce sounds. In this video we are explaining what the Acceleration and Brake features are.

This is the 5th video in the series of MOTOR Synth MKII features. You can find all videos in this playlist:"

MOTOR Synth MKII - Envelopes

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"The MOTOR Synth MKII is an electro-mechanical synthesizer from Gamechanger Audio that uses 8 DC motors to produce sounds. In this video we are looking at MOTOR Synths envelope generators.

This is the 4th video in the series of MOTOR Synth MKII features. You can find all videos in this playlist:"

MOTOR Synth MKII - Signal Path

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"The MOTOR Synth MKII is an electro-mechanical synthesizer from Gamechanger Audio that uses 8 DC motors to produce sounds. In this video we are analyzing MOTOR Synth's architecture and dissecting the signal path from the motors to the output.

This is the 3rd video in the series of MOTOR Synth MKII features. You can find all videos in this playlist:

MOTOR Synth MKII - Performance Interface

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"The MOTOR Synth MKII is an electro-mechanical synthesizer from Gamechanger Audio that uses 8 DC motors to produce sounds. In this video we are looking at the MOTOR Synth's distinctive performance interface - the 8 button keypad and 4 pitch encoders."

MOTOR Synth MKII - Features Overview

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"The MOTOR Synth MKII is an electro-mechanical synthesizer from Gamechanger Audio that uses 8 DC motors to produce sounds. In addition to the unique sound engine, it has a feature-packed user interface. In this video we'll explain how the MOTOR Synth works and go over the main features. We'll also listen to the motor sounds and do a musical performance at the end."

5 minutes jam with the 880 - #808day 2023

video upload by Stazma

"More infos and affiliate links in the description // Support on Patreon to get samples from this session: https://www.patreon.com/join/stazma

Here is a jam with my Repeat Eater setup, using only my 880 and it's signal processing chain (Moog MF-101, Gamechanger Audio Light Pedal, Earthquaker Devices Avalance Run on an aux send for the dubby vibes).

It was meant as a rehearsal for myself as I have a show with this setup later this week. I'll record a session with the whole acid thing going. But to celebrate this 808day I wanted to embrace the full minimalistic drum machine experience. I'm surprised that it's actualy not that boring to listen to hahaha.

You'll be able to download the session on Patreon and use any the parts you want as samples in your tracks if you want.

Free sample pack recorded with a Tegeler Audio VTRC right here: bit.ly/808d2022

My video manual for the 880:"

System80 880 - The Video Manual

video upload by Stazma

"I've been given a pretty fun mission: to give a proper video manual for the System80 880 eurorack drum machine. Here it is for you all on this #808day !"

Gamechanger Audio Light Pedal Sound Demo (no talking) with SH-01a and MEGAfm Synthesizer

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0:00 Trem Verb
1:11 Dystopian Pad (Spring)
2:56 Bass & Verb
3:38 Experimental Feedback Drone
6:11 Dub Spring
7:48 Broken Chimes
9:27 Crickets
11:14 Autumn Outro

Superbooth 2023: Gamechanger Audio Plasma Voice Eurorack module

video upload by sonicstate

"We spoke to ILya from Gamechanger Audio at Superbooth 2023, who introduced the Motor Synth MKII, which has been in production and available for purchase. Gamechanger Audio also presented a new concept that they have been working on – the Plasma Voice. The concept is a car battery-powered module that generates electrical sounds through the modification of the Plasma Tube Circuit. The interface is intentionally vague as it is still in the experimental stage, but the concept is to create a companion instrument for the Motor Synth that can be used for performances and demonstrations, featuring strange and unconventional sound sources. The Plasma Voice Concept has been designed to generate rhythmical and percussive elements with sound effects and glitchy elements, creating a set of sounds that can be used together with the motor voices.

For more information on the Motor Synth MKII and the Plasma Voice Concept, visit the Gamechanger Audio website."

Korg Berlin Introduces Acoustic Synthesizer Prototype | Superbooth 2023

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You might recall this post teasing something new from KORG. Here it is. An acoustic desktop synth. Reminds me of Gamechanger Audio's Motor Synth.

"Korg is gearing up for their Superbooth debut in their hometown of Berlin. They will be showcasing an early prototype of their latest innovation—an acoustic synthesizer that combines the sonic richness of real vibrating bodies with electronic control."

Korg Berlin Acoustic Synthesizer Synthesis_phase8

Gamechanger Audio Plasma Voice - sounds from #superbooth #short

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MOTOR SYNTH MKII jam by the incredible @juliabondarmusic ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #modularsynth #synthesizer

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Motor Synth MKII jam by @photosinferno 👏#motorsynthmk2 #gamechangeraudio #modularsynth

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Omnichord with LIGHT Pedal

video upload by Benjamin Dehli

Instrument:
Suzuki Omnichord System Two OM-84

Effects:
Gamechanger Audio LIGHT Pedal

KICK DRUM TRIGGERS MOTOR SYNTH | Oil & Gas at EVIL JOE's

video upload by Gamechanger Audio

"We have a feeling that Tom and Matiss from GAMECHANGER AUDIO may have created the heaviest Synth & Drums band around. Meet OIL & GAS, and the first track they wrote for MOTOR SYNTH MKII and drums, recorded at Evil Joe Barresi's studio in LA.

Notice how the kick drum triggers one of the MOTOR Synth’s voices thus creating a perfect bass line that's on time with every beat. Here's how the setup works:
The bass and lead parts are performed on the MOTOR Synth simultaneously. The lead line is performed on the built-in 8-button keybed and arpeggiator. The bass part sequences are programmed with the built-in sequencer that is being triggered by the kick drum mic connected to the MOTOR Synths audio input.

The MOTOR Synth is in split output mode, where each motor voice is routed through a separate output channel. Each voice is then routed through individual signal paths. The lead voice goes through the BIGSBY Pedal pitch shifter and a stereo delay. The bass voice goes through the PLASMA Coil, LIGHT Pedal, and into a bass amp. The final bass sound is a mix of a DI from the Motor Synth and a mic on the bass cabinet.

Learn more about the MOTOR SYNTH MKII here:
https://gamechangeraudio.com/motor-sy...

Special thanks to Joe “Evil” Barresi and his assistant Jun Murakawa for taking good care of us during the recording in their Pasadena studio.

OIL&GAS: Toms Lazdovskis, Matiss Tazans
Recording Engineer: Evil Joe Barresi
Assistant Recording Engineer: Jun Murakawa
Mixing: Edvards Broders
Video and Editing: Alise Golovacka
Production: Ilja Krumins, Gamechanger Audio"

Motor Synth - Kick Drum

video upload by aftxr (Dave Clay)

"Motor Synth Kick patch I put together. First off, you absolutely get no mechanical noise in the audio output of the Motor Synth. The thing absolutely makes a mechanical noise, but you can't hear it in the audio... So I put a piezo on it so I could capture the racket this glorious thing makes.

Gamechanger probably spent hours trying to make sure those mechanical motors aren't audible, and I just eradicated all that effort and slapped a piezo on the side. Sorry. I really like the noise it makes. But, let's be honest, I just like _noise_."

First Drive of Motor Synth


"It took a year and some, but it's finally here and whirring away. With this sound I was just seeing how well those motors reacted to their speed being modulated by the LFO or quickly turning the scale knob. Both voices are set to the magnetic pickup waveform - the pickups reading the electromagnetic field of those motors. They have a nice biting sound with low end.

It's run through a generous amount of Desmodus Versio reverb. Kick by Basimilus Alter and Plasma Coil. Snare by Kraken and Crucible (Crucible doing the metallic ping).

I love the Motor Synth, not necessarily because it's a great synth, but because it's a piece of art. It's a ridiculous concept, at high speeds it's physically loud, it's just a strange thing. I want to reward people who take on weird things and push boundaries, and Gamechanger Audio really does well at that.

Surprisingly, I hear no noise out of the speakers - it's clean. Which one would think is a good thing, but I'm actually kinda missing the whirring mechanical sound from the recording - so much that I've ordered a piezo contact mic to slap on the side to see if I can actually pick up some of that noise intentionally."

The Cars - "Drive" cover, but it's all #Motorsynth

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"Here's a cover of the classic 80s synthpop hit, 'Drive' by 'The Cars'.
All sounds are from the #MotorSynth but the drums, those are from the Yamaha #QY70.
If you didn't know, Motor Synth is an electromechanical #synthesizer which creates sounds by spinning 8 discs super fast. You can either use all 8 voices paraphonic or two of them each polyphonic. There's a selection of analog filters & envelopes which I put to good use here.
Due to it's inertia, this synth always is playing glissando ;-)
Given the tech at hand, I didn't even try to match the sound to the original, but more tried to capture it's athmosphere. Sorry for the mediocre karaoke vocal track, but I think it's good enough.
This was super fun and if this gets some views maybe I'll do more (you can suggest songs if you like)
Let's see if this gets a copyright claim.

Hello @Gamechanger Audio ;-)

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SEE YOU SOON MY STARDUST FRIEND | MOTOR SYNTH MKII | Gamechanger Audio

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"To celebrate the arrival of the MOTOR Synth MKII, Gamechanger Audio has released an epic synthesizer space journey video, created by the MOTOR Synth's designer Fricis Kalvelis, and featuring an exquisite all-MOTOR Synth composition by Martins Melkis - Gamechanger Audio's lead development engineer and one of the creators of the MOTOR Synth."