Over-Bent Circuit & Glitch Synth Videos by HardtekStudios

Published on Aug 28, 2014 HardtekStudios

"All gear has been circuit bent by me to bring out the most distorted & glitchy sounds out of clean digital equipment. Check out some more tunes here-http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/DownZer0
Watch to the end so you can rock out to my thinning hair!"

Note this is a playlist of all videos by HardtekStudios featuring the following and more:

Over-Bent Circuit (featuring Bent Alesis SR-16, Kawai K1m, & Bleep Labs Bit Blob Jr.)
Korg Glitch Chorus (featuring Korg Volca Beats & Bass, Monotron Delay & KP mini 2)
Danger-Korg (featuring the Korg Volca Beats, Bass & KP mini 2)
Country Fried Crunch (Bent SR 16 and DSI Evolver Jam)
All Analog Jam 3 (Arturia Beatstep, Moog Mintaur, & Korg Volca Beats)
Analog Experiments 4.5 (Volca Bass & Beats into Ring Modulator)
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Jamming on newest Circuit Tracks Custom Sample Pack (Hardtek Drums part 1)

video upload by HardtekStudios

"Several years ago, I created a drum library of 128 completely custom hits. I never did anything with it until it finally hit (haha) me! Make Circuit Tracks packs with them. Here is a jam featuring several drums from the first of two packs. They have been tweaked by the Circuit Tracks and are going through verb & delay. But no outside processing was applied. Should I start selling my custom Packs? Tell me what you think!"

Another new Custom Circuit Tracks Sample Pack (Hardtek Drums part 2)

video upload by HardtekStudios

"This is the sequel video to my last upload. Showing off just a few of the drum & percussion sound in the second half of my custom drum library. I went for less Circuit Tracks FX & synths in this one to keep it focus on the samples. No other external processing was involved. I'm currently looking for my best options to distribute these two sample packs and my Toybox sample pack. Feel free to throw in some suggestions!"

AmbienTRON

Published on Jul 9, 2015 HardtekStudios

"Download the audio track & more music for FREE here-https://soundcloud.com/hardtek-studio...
This is my 1st attempt at making an ambient jam. Most people would say I failed, but others might enjoy this type of ambience. If you like it or don't like it say so, but tell me why you do or do not like it. The Volca Bass is being processed by the Alesis Bitrman (the red box) and then the Moog MuRF. The Monotron Duo is being processed by the Monotron Delay, while both signals are being processed by the Kaoss Pad 3. Recorded into Logic with some Eq, Compressions and a little extra Verb & Echo."

What do you all think? More or less of this? You can find previous posts featuring HardtekStudios here.

Circuit Tracks and Timbre Wolf (Electro Tribal Crab Dance)

video upload by HardtekStudios

"Every time I go to start up a new jam, I can't help but grab the Novation Circuit Tracks. This time, I'm pairing it with the Akai Timbre Wolf. I think it compliments the digital sounding Circuit Tracks perfectly! Midi track 2 from the Tracks is sequencing the Timbre Wolf. I could have just synced up the Sequencer from the Timbre Wolf, but having all those instruments in one spot makes jamming so much more fluid. I recorded the Circuit Tracks and the Timbre Wolf separately using the Zoom L-12 Livetrack and imported those into Logic for mixing and processing with Compressors and EQ. I'm using a different style of compressing than normal, so tell me what you think."

Rhythm Wolf thru TP-2 and Moogerfooger MuRF (Steel Wall Wizard)
video upload by HardtekStudios

"With this setup, I have the Drums and Bass Synth of the Akai Rhythm Wolf going into the Korg TP-2 Tube Preamp & Compressor. The Drum output of the TP-2 is routed into the Zoom L-12 Livetrack for recording,. But the Synth Bass output gets processed by the Moog Moogerfooger MuRF, using the static sequence mode. Then to the L-12 Livetrack for recording. All of this is then uploaded into Logic for mixing."

Rockin the Circuit Update Hardtek Style

Published on May 4, 2016 HardtekStudios

"I made this video as a demo for some of the main new features of the Circuit. All four drum tracks are Hardtek custom samples recorded from real drums and have been modified, layered & processed. Both synth patches are from one custom synth patch programmed differently using the synth encoders and the send fx. I already loved the Circuit, but with all the new features added it has become a very powerful music workstation."

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https://us.novationmusic.com/circuit-components-components
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New Circuit Update 1.6 ROCKS!

Published on Oct 19, 2017 HardtekStudios

"After several amazing update to what is probably the best groove box ever made, we have PANNING!!! Plus some other great features, like drum micro steps and FX mute. This is a variation of a track I'm working on."

Exploring the Akai Timbre Wolf's Unison Mode

Published on Apr 22, 2018 HardtekStudios

"A lot of people are really underestimating the power of the Akai Timbre Wolf. You have four basic mono bass synths that can be stacked with different setting, or even output to different processors for massive layering possibilities. You can even throw it into poly mode for some analog wave sequencing-like effects. The Timbre Wolf can be bought very inexpensively, so I would say the biggest downfall is it's large footprint."

Circuit Bent Kawai K1m sequenced by Circuit

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Published on Dec 4, 2017 HardtekStudios

"I Circuit Bent this Kawai K1m e few years back, but have barely used it. So it is time to pull it out, hook it up and make some crazy noise with it! Somehow, over the years, it has developed a glitch where it has a pulsing sound with any patch that has a lot of sustain and release, so I guess you can call it perm-bent. It still is very usable, and even without any bend it sounds pretty good. The Novation Circuit is sequencing the K1m via midi. Circuit is also providing the drums."

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"This Circuit Bent Kawai K1m has 5 additional switches that create different tonalities and can SIMULATE bit crushing FX, Octaving FX, Ring Modulation, etc. THERE IS A GLITCH THAT CAUSES LONG, SUSTAINED SOUNDS TO HAVE A PULSING EFFECT TO THEM. NO MATTER THE POSITION OF THE SWITCHES. To turn off all bends, switches must be pointing to the left/outside end of case with the exception of the 2nd to bottom switch.

This synth comes from the 80's and has been user modified to have extra switches that can "scramble" the digital information that makes up the sound. The switches only affect sound, they don't affect any other operation of the unit, so it still reacts as it should and responds to midi very well."

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Arcade Sounds with the Moots (DFAM, Mother-32 & Freqbox)

Published on Aug 30, 2018 HardtekStudios

"Moog! Please don't take our Moogerfoogers away!
This jam I am getting some hard & nasty classic arcade sounds by routing the Moog Mother-32 thru the Moogerfooger Freqbox. The Moog DFAM is providing a sides scrolling drum sequence for the arcade sounds to crackle against. Lots of patches cables run between the M-32 & DFAM and the M-32 is using it's Envelope and LFO to further modulate the Freqbox! If you like what the Freqbox is doing here, then snatch one up as soon as you can, because Moog Music and announced the discontinuation of the entire Moogerfooger line."

Bumbling Bass Blips (Novation Circuit Mono Station)

Published on Aug 23, 2017 HardtekStudios

"Still having fun just making weird lil blips & bloops with this supposed "Bass Synth"! Still haven't used the Mod sequencer, recorded any knob tweaks, or hooked it up to other modular gear or FX. Gonna be a lot of videos experimenting with this one!"

Moog DFAM: Morphing thru the Presets

Published on Feb 10, 2018 HardtekStudios

"In my first properly recorded DFAM video, I wanted to demonstrate the extremely wide range of sounds & patterns that you can get from it. I start with an initialized setting for synth & sequencer. Then I add a preset overlay on top of it and slowly tweak to that sound. Then I make some extra tweaks before I exchange it to the next preset overly. I do this three times before I just jam on it without any direction. Toward the end I use the LFO from the Mother-32 to modulate some stuff. The Moog Drummer From Another Mother is not just a drum synth, but a unique instrument for creating rhythmic and modulating patterns, textures & yes even bleeps & bloops."

Electro-Fried Tribe

Published on May 19, 2015 HardtekStudios

"1st Jam with my new Electribe 2!
Download the audios track for FREE here- https://soundcloud.com/hardtek-studio..."

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Tom Cat Thru TP 2 Tube Amp & Compressor

Published on Nov 2, 2016 HardtekStudios

"WARNING! End is louder than the rest of the video.
While I have compressed the Tom Cat many times, I have never ran it thru a real analog compressor in real time. So I pulled out the old Korg TP-2 and decided to go for some squished cat beats. Beyond the TP-2, the Tom Cat did not receive any additional processing. Just some Cat, Tube Preamp and Optical compression, with some fair mangling at the end!"

Overpower Lines (Circuit & Bent SR-16)

Published on Dec 2, 2015 HardtekStudios

"Download the audio track for FREE here-https://soundcloud.com/hardtek-studio...

My newest Novation Circuit jam accompanied by my Circuit Bent Alesis SR-16 drum machine. SR-16 is midi slaved to Circuit. Routed into my Mackie Onyx mixer and recorded into Logic Pro where a bit of compression, EQ and reverb is used to sweeten the mix."

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Dungeon Buster (Circuit & Bent SR-16)

Published on Feb 5, 2017 HardtekStudios

"Download the audio track for FREE here-https://soundcloud.com/hardtek-studio...
First jam of the year! Using custom Hardtek Studios samples loaded into the Circuit for the drums & piano. The Circuit bent SR-16 is taking care of the rest of the percussion. Synths from the Circuit."

Jammin the Korg Little Bits Synth Kit

Published on Jan 20, 2016 HardtekStudios

"Download the audio track for FREE here-https://soundcloud.com/hardtek-studio...
I have had this kit for a while now, but never really did anything with it. So I put it up for sale, but recorded a quick jam before letting it go. With this configuration I have the step sequencer playing both oscillators, one mimicking the sound of the Monotron delay and the other using an analog drum synth style patch."

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High Tide Cyanide (Rhythm Wolf, Microbrute, MF Drive & Grunge)

Published on Feb 24, 2016 HardtekStudios

"Download the audio track for FREE here-https://soundcloud.com/hardtek-studio...
This track is dedicated to Kim D. who provided the Arturia Microbrute and Digitech Grunge distortion pedal. Thanks a ton Kim!
Akai Rhythm Wolf drums are recorded with no additional effects, Wolf Bass is processed by the Digitech Grunge distortion pedal. Microbrute is processed by Moog Minifooger Drive pedal with the Brutes Envelope controlling the filter of the MF Drive."

Akai Tom Cat vs. Korg Volca Beats

Published on Oct 10, 2015 HardtekStudios

"The new Akai Tom Cat and Korg Volca Beats are a well suited match against each other. Both have analog Kick, Snare, Hat & Tom sounds. The Beats has even more sounds from PCM samples, but the Cat has a much more feature rich sequencer. The Beats is a great portable machine, while the Cat has a lot more pro features. When it comes down to it though, each person must deicide for themselves which one is better for them. Thanks for Watching!"

Korg Volca FM Manual Randomizer

Published on Feb 8, 2017 HardtekStudios

"This is just a fun way to get some interesting sound you probably would have never programed otherwise. It doesn't work so well if you are trying to make traditional sounds, but you will get lots of weird textures, Sci-Fi FX, metallic pads, etc. Have fun with it and make some new patches!"

Growling Wolf Howl (Akai Rhythm Wolf dirty jam)

Published on Oct 14, 2014 HardtekStudios

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"This is the jam featuring the dirty side of the Akai Rhythm Wolf. The sounds really come out with just a small tweak of the howl knob. The video starts with the knob at zer0. The 1st two bars it is brought up to 9:00. it is steadily raised thought the video. Hope you enjoy. Here are some fun links for more music & videos.
Down Zer0 Channel-
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_BYk...
Soundcloud Page-
https://soundcloud.com/hardtek-studios
CDbaby Artist Page-
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/DownZer0"