FRMS - Granular Synthesizer

Published on Mar 23, 2020 Imaginando

"To celebrate the release of FRMS we have a very special launch offer:
50% OFF ALL VERSIONS UNTIL 12TH APRIL 2020.
Get FRMS right now for half price - https://www.imaginando.pt/products/frms

FRMS (pronounced frames) gives granular synthesis a musical edge by mixing it with subtractive and FM synthesis to produce a wide variety of possible timbres. From heavily-dense ambient drones, to glitchy mechanical beings, turn simple sounds into complex evolving soundscapes, with up to four layers of synthesis in any combination.

FRMS is available for Windows, Mac OS, iOS and Android. All versions use the same high-quality audio engine and support Imaginando Cloud Sync, so you can go granular on the go!

Features:

- 3 synth engines, 4 layers per voice
- Granular, Subtractive, FM
- 8 FM modes, layers as operators
- Granulate Samples or Live Audio
- Up to 20 grains per layer
- 1 modulation matrix per layer
- 2 EG’s per layer
- 1 filter per layer and a master filter
- 8 voices polyphony
- 4 LFO’s with 5 modes
- Arpeggiator with 5 modes
- Delay and Reverb FX as layer send
- High Quality Sample Bank
- Built-in Audio Recorder
- MPE Compatible
- Ableton Link

We can’t wait to see and hear all the crazy twisted and warped sounds you guys get out of FRMS, so be sure to share your creations with us!"

Granular Ambient #4

Published on Mar 1, 2018 On High Mountains

"Made with Borderlands Granular"

Gotharman Synth & Drum Machine Deformation Jam // SpazeDrum, Little deFormer 3, deMoon 1.4 #TTNM

THE TUESDAY NIGHT MACHINES

"An analog-digital granular synthesizer and drum computer siesta. More info below ;-)

♥ SUPPORT: http://bit.ly/ttnm-support ♥

Oh-kay. Lots of granular effects going on here. As usual, the Gotharman SpazeDrum is on analog drum duty, the DIY deMoon 1.4 plays a noisy synth pad sound and the Little deFormer 3 mashes all of this together, while adding its own digital synth sounds and a cut-up SpazeDrum live resampling. Phew. It's noisy, crackly ambient synth music fun (at least for me ;-P ) in stereo!

Little deFormer 3:
http://www.gotharman.dk/ld3_mkii.htm"

Gotharman's SpazeDrum // Wicked Filter Pings + Granular Synth Beats #TTNM


"Here's the SpazeDrum on its own, playing analog filter pings, granular beats and more. More info below :)

♥ SUPPORT: http://bit.ly/ttnm-support ♥

All sounds and effects are generated directly in the SpazeDrum. No samples were used, only sounds created with this beautiful, blue drum machine from Denmark. The SpazeDrum is a streamlined analog-digital hybrid drum synth, that lets you dive deep into electronic drum sound sound design and groovebox-style sequencing. It can work on its own, like you see in this video, or in a greater music setup, thanks to MIDI I/O, stereo mix outputs and the special, individual analog voice audio outputs. It also plays WAV file samples which can be transferred easily via a USB stick.

SpazeDrum Website:
http://www.gotharman.dk/spazedrum.htm"

Granular Synthesis and Generative Ambient Tutorial on the Korg Volca FM2

video upload by Dylan Ferno

"A simple turorial on how to make granular synthesis like patches as well as generative sequences on the Korg Volca FM2.

Granular Description:

1 Set the BPM to its max (600)
2. Adjust the arpeggiator speed to your liking (up to 12 faster than 600 BPM)
3. The maximum BPM is technically 7,200
4. Add lots of reverb

Generative Description:

1. Put the Arpeggiator in Rand1, 2 or 3 mode
2. Rand3 is the most random (notes can play randomly in 3 octaves above or below the root note)
3. In Rand3 mode, the chance of a 16 note pattern repeating is less than 1 in 30 trillion.

0:00 Granular
1:28 Generative"

The SynthSummitShow: Paul Schreiber Synthesis Technology E520

Published on Nov 10, 2019 Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"Synth designer and all around electronics guru Paul Schreiber returns yet for another interview. here to discuss his latest product the E520 Hyperion Stereo effects processor which will soon be up on kickstarter! tune in and join the live chat as we discuss this exciting new product."

Fluxwithit Paul Schreiber videos
SynthSummitShows with the makers

Update2: You can sign up to be notified with the Kickstarter launches here.

Update: some info on the module via https://synthtech.com:

"INTRODUCING THE E520 HYPERION, A STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR

Kickstarter campaign launches on Nov. 15th and the KS page will activate on Nov. 10th. Estimated shipping: late May 2020.

OVERVIEW

The E520 Hyperion is a mono/stereo in, stereo out effects module. It is 48HP wide and uses less than 300ma of +12V and less than 70ma of -12V.

Powered by a 480MHz ARM Cortex M7 CPU, the E520 has 64MB on on-board SDRAM for recording up to 6min of stereo audio at 48KHz sample rate. The LCD screen and optical encoder navigation uses the same 'shallow' menu scheme of our E352 and E370 modules, with the addition of 4 'soft keys' for selecting options without having to leave the main page.

The E520 uses a premium audio path not usually found in Eurorack. Crystal Semi CODECs, TI OPA-series op amps and WIMA film caps in the output stage are used along with low-noise, dedicated LDO voltage regulators for a clean, full soundstage. Audio conversion uses 48KHz sample rate, 24bit resolution with a line or synth level setting.

Please note this is a 'living document' and subject to modification at any time over the next 8 weeks.

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Nostalgic Lo-Fi Piano Ambient / Hector Chord Machine Rings Mimeophon Beads Voca

video upload by Wac- Lounge

"Thank you for watching!
Here are the simple patch notes, a list of the gear, and more information.

https://wac-lounge.bandcamp.com

Echoed bell voice = Rings processed by Mimeophon(clocked by Steppy) sequenced by Mob of Emus CH3
Granular ambient voice = Mob of Emus CH2 processed by Beads & Disting(Tape delay) sequenced by Mob of Emus CH4 slew limiter A-184-1
Echoed arpeggio voice = Mob of Emus CH1 processed by Hector(Delay) sequenced by Flame Chord Machine clock & program changed by Steppy enveloped by MATHS
Synth lead voice 1 = Hector(Plaits clone) processed by Hector(Delay) sequenced by Hector(Note sequencer triggered by Steppy)
Synth lead voice 2 = Hector(Plaits clone) sequenced by Hector(Note sequencer triggered by Steppy) modulation & enveloped by Hector(ADSR)
Synth lead voice 3 = Ensemble Oscillator modulation from Mob of Emus CH6 & MATHS sequenced by Flame C-3mk2
Piano loop voice = Volca Sample
Master clock = Volca Sample(divided by Steppy)


The list of the gear
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SpaceCraft: Granular Synth for iOS

iTunes: SpaceCraft: Granular Synth - Mark Watt

"SpaceCraft is a musical instrument.

Transform any sound into a playable musical instrument via a technique known as Granular Synthesis. With SpaceCraft, you can create textures, soundscapes and arpeggiated rhythms from everyday sounds such as your voice, ambient noise or the high quality built-in audio samples.

Tap the 'Import Audio' button (top left) to record audio via your device's microphone or load a file from your device (supports iCloud, Dropbox, Audioshare etc.). Experiment with turning everyday sounds into unusual instruments. Try recording your voice or ambient noise!

Tap the 'rec' button (top right) to record your performance (maximum 120 seconds). Your audio will be saved as a .wav file on your device in a location of your choice.

Supports Inter-App Audio (IAA). Compatible with Garageband."

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Ambient for Inner Peace /Poly Effects Hector (Plaits Marbles Clone) Beads Echoz Ensemble Oscillator

video upload by Wac- Lounge

"Thank you for watching!
Here are the simple patch notes, a list of the gear, and more information.

https://wac-lounge.bandcamp.com

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wac_lounge/

Granular ambient voice = Hector(Plaits clone) processed by Beads sequenced by Hector(Marbles clone)
Echoed random sequencing voice = Hector(Plaits) processed by Hector(LP filter+Delay) modulation & sequenced by Hector(Marbles + ADSR)
Percussive voice = Hector(Plaits) processed by Echoz modulation & sequenced by Hector(Marbles+ADSR)
Synth lead voice = Hector(Plaits) processed by Hector(Delay) slew limiter & sequenced by Hector(Note sequencer triggered by Steppy)
Strings synth voice = Ensemble Oscillator modulation & sequenced by MATHS
Reverse piano loop voice = Disting triggered by Steppy
Master clock = Hector(divided by Steppy)

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Arturia Microfreak - "Sphere" Granular Soundset Walkthrough

video upload by LFOstore

"Welcome to “Sphere” Granular Soundset for mighty micro beast – Arturia MicroFreak.

!!! Required – MicroFreak Firwmware – V5 !!!

Buy: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/arturia-mi...

More Microfreak presets: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/arturia-mi...
https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/arturia-mi...
https://lfostore.sellfy.store/search/...

Thanks to Arturia Team & their love to support customers – we are having OS 5.0!

New OS allows loading your own samples & put it through granular synthesis, and it works great.

In this soundset you will find 58 Presets:

Atmospheric Soundscapes
Evolving Pads
Dark Drones
Unusual Keys & Plucks

Instructions are included - this soundset requires sample loading (included with the set)

Suited for all modern genres of electronic music: retrowave, ambient, trance, house, classic electronica, downtempo & for your next Original Sound Track of course.

Enhance your Microfreak with our sounds & create your own melodies using our timbres!

By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of “Organica” for Waldorf Blofeld & “WS Universe” for Korg Wavestation & Anton Sacral Reason author of series of presets for Korg Wavestate and all the synths from the Behringer.

Enjoy and may music be with you!"

Arturia MicroFreak - "Granular World" Soundset

video upload by LFOstore

"Welcome to 'Granular World' Soundset for mighty micro beast - Arturia MicroFreak.

!!! Required – MicroFreak Fiwmware – V5 !!!

BUY: https://www.inspireuplift.com/Arturia...

Thanks to Arturia Team & their love to support customers - we are having OS 5.0!
New OS allows to load your own samples & put it through granular synthesis and it works great.

In this soundset you will find 45 Presets:

Atmospheric Evolving Pads
Analog-Like Basses
Voices & Choir
Flutes & Phrazes
Big Fat Leads
Analog Emulations: Moog, CS series, Oberheim, Jupiter and others
Arps & Sequences

Suited for all modern genres of electronic music: retrowave, ambient, trance, house, classic electronica, downtempo & for your next Original Sound Track of course.

Enhance your Microfreak with our sounds & create your own melodies using our timbres!

By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of 'Organica' for Waldorf Blofeld & 'WS Universe' for Korg Wavestation"

ESK - Ambient 1 with Percussa SSP FX

Published on Sep 9, 2019 Metunar

"Here i used the Percussa SSD as an effect mixer.
The Tom Oberheim SEM gets some live granular FX and reverb from the Percussa.
The first Arturia Minibrute makes the solo sound with delay and live granular FX from the Percussa.
And the second Arturia Minibrute has only a Midi connection to the EMU Ultra Proteus which goes into the Percussa with live granular and delay FX.

http://www.metunar.ch"

Granular Ambient Snack (iPad Jam)

Perplex On

"Love the new midi update for #tardigrain. Now you can use its keyboard to play other #mpe enabled synths, too! Here playing itself as well as #quanta, #continua and #noiseapp at the same time. Visuals made with #Uzuapp."

Full Blotter by Giorgio Sancristoforo

demo tutorial video upload by Giorgio Sancristoforo

"Full Blotter is a ticket to infinity!
It’s a smart little software that can turn any audio file (or song!) into an immense psychedelic, mesmerizing ambient drone.

Discover it at giorgiosancristoforo.net

(Windows version will be released in about 20 days)"

SINSTANT SPACE TRAVEL!
Full Blotter is a ticket to infinity!
It’s a smart little software that can turn any audio file (or song!) into an immense psychedelic, mesmerizing ambient drone.
Simply drag and drop a file into the waveform window and prepare to reach the limits of the galaxy, in no time.

DRONE HEAVEN
Granular synthesis often works using many small grains, Full Blotter instead use a few (ten) very large grains which have sizes of several seconds.
The algorithm disintegrates transients and time and transform any audio file into a luscious stream of hypnotic frequencies.

REMIX YOURSELF OR…
Remixing your music into an ambient megadrone version has never been easier and fun and using the random functions you can let it go alone for hours.
You can use FullBlotter to meditate, sleep or well… take a bicycle travel…
Use it wisely!

M-RGT PsyGen (demo and tutorial)

Published on Oct 27, 2012 by Ran Kirlian

"PsyGen is the new VSTi by M-RGT, it is a granular multilayer synthesizer using samples as source for unique sound generation in the creation of experimental ambient soundscapes, drones, special effects, as well as more traditional synthesizer sounds.

I find it especially useful for deep pads, complex sound worlds and dark drones, which are my main sonic field for ambient/dark ambient genres. I find it also interesting to build great extraterrestrial grooves, weird FX sounds, atmosphere recreations and bass sequences.

Its sonic power, the ease to create new and awesome sounds and its usability due to a clean interface. Also audio quality is impressive even while some of the samples are mono.
The sequencer is really useful, allowing to create very complex textures, rhythms and letting large evolving sounds take its time...

It's hard to imagine what the limit of this tool is: it's sonic possibilities are endless to me."

psyGEN Granular Multilayer Synthesizer Released

"psyGEN is a granular multilayer synthesizer using samples as source for unique sound generation in the creation of experimental ambient soundscapes, drones, special effects, as well as more traditional synthesizer sounds.

psyGEN comes with approximately 330 samples that can used in the creation of new patches or the user can import their own sample files. Sources can be anything from field recordings, voice recordings, or sounds from other sample sources or synthesizers. There is no limit to what can be used and like all M-RGT synthesizers, experimentation is highly recommended.

psyGEN also provides a 16 track sequencer with up to 64 steps for each track. Each track is essentially a separate synthesizer that can be played back in sync with the other tracks. Mini compositions can be made with one just one sequencer patch, dovetailing these tracks together and applying separate Modulation to each track."


This one comes in recommended via Brian Comnes:

"pretty amazing granular synth tool - you can sequence polyphonous voices within one note on, i.e. the longer you hold the note you can control the layering

comes with a whole bunch of pre-sets - hours of fun - Support Boris!!!"

Ambient jam with the Dreadbox Nymphes, Tasty Chips GR-1, Strymon NightSky, and Empress Reverb

video upload by Jay Hosking

"A live, semi-improvised track performed entirely on hardware.

Dreadbox was kind enough to send along the Nymphes a little early to me, and I couldn't have been more excited. While I have the Abyss, I've been hoping for a new Dreadbox polysynth that's more widely available for a long time.

And the Nymphes doesn't disappoint. It's unbelievably small but with a super sturdy build and great fader throw lengths. It has a lot of secondary functions but it's dead easy to navigate, and still feels more hands-on than the Dreadbox Typhon (another great small synth). And most importantly of all, it has a beautiful sound with tons of character and some great particular nooks and crannies in its timbres. A warm analog polysynth the size of a paperback book? I love it.

I've also got lots to say on the Tasty Chips GR-1, but I'm planning to do a video with it in the near future, so more then. Suffice it to say for now that I love it and that it's a perfect companion for ambient work.

Dreadbox Nymphes through Strymon NightSky — Main synth
Tasty Chips GR-1 through Empress Reverb — Ambient granular goodness
Arturia Keystep — MIDI controller for the Nymphes

Performed and recorded live, with EQ, compression, and limiting on the master."

Ambient Mood - Rain (Korg Minilogue and Moog Mother 32)

SyllixMusic

"I wanted to work with some natural ambience so I found a recording of rain I had and layered it with some ambient pads from the Korg Minilogue. The Mother 32 is playing a randomized sequence with a random tempo, which is then fed through a granular plugin which which basically smears and stretches the notes into pad-like sounds. Everything is then drowned in reverb.

I'm quite happy with the result, so I may experiment with more minimal ambient music overtop of natural sounds, like waves, wind, etc. Thanks for listening!

Download my music on Bandcamp:
https://syllix.bandcamp.com"

Ambient Explorations pt.37 (Instruō Cruïnn)

video upload by Piotr Garbaczonek

"Thanks for watching! #modular #eurorack #ambient
In this episode of 'Ambient Explorations', I am using the recently-released Instruo Cruinn, which is a wonderfully sounding stereo through-zero phase modulated oscillator. All the stereo elements that repeat over time, which are sawtooth waves, are coming from this module, in case you wanted to know what it sounds like. It is being supported by its fellow family members: Instruo Arbhar for stereo granular elements; Instruo Lubadh, which is receiving the summing output from Cruinn, and slowing down or speeding up randomly by being modulated by Instruo/Divkid øchd; Instruo CS-L, which is going through Mutable Instruments Clouds to create a nice yet weird background texture (it sounds like people playing violins in the higher register); and Instruo Lion which is taking care of most of the modulation routings within the system.

Here are some links of mine:
https://linktr.ee/pgarbaczonek
Go follow my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/pgarbaczonek?...

Perks of being a member include Patch from scratch videos, behind-the-scenes, HD pictures of gear and such, unreleased music, sample packs, and many more :)"

Moog Subharmonicon Granular Ambient Bells with Soma Cosmos and Linnstrument

video upload by riotbell

"This is a video featuring the Subharmonicon being controlled via midi by the Linnstrument. One of my favorite things about the Subharmonicon is the way oscillators can mix to provide some very rich bell and chime like timbres.

The Soma Cosmos is providing granulated repeats that slowly evolve into a droning pad over the course of the video.

Forgive my awkward reach, on the Linnstrument, I had trouble setting up an overhead camera and had to pace about to reach things.

Thanks for listening!"

Sinevibes KORG FX - Albedo

video by Sinevibes

"Albedo by Sinevibes is a granular cloud reverb effect plugin for KORG prologue, minilogue xd and NTS-1."

via Sinevibes

"Albedo is a granular cloud reverb plugin for KORG prologue, minilogue xd and NTS-1. It continuously records audio into a buffer, and at the same time plays multiple looping snippets from it – with each such snippet or “grain” having its own randomized size and position. Together with feedback and additional stereo widening, this creates a lush “cloud of sound” reverb effect. The algorithm also features a “freeze” mode: it can stop overwriting the buffer and play the granular cloud indefinitely, making it possible to layer any other sounds on top of it. This plugin comes in two versions: 16 grains with forward playback (+) and 10 grains with reverse playback (-)."

Sinevibes Korg FX - Albedo from Sinevibes on Vimeo.

Sinevibes Korg FX - Albedo (ambient performance) from Sinevibes on Vimeo.

HIGHLIGHTS

Studio-grade DSP algorithms, calibrated specifically for KORG’s hardware platform.
Individually chosen mapping for every plugin parameter, providing a very natural feel.
Built-in lag filters for noise-free, ultra-smooth parameter adjustment.
Optimized for maximum performance and stability on each individual device type.
COMPATIBILITY

KORG prologue
KORG minilogue xd
KORG Nu:Tekt NTS-1