Summer Never Dies | Oberheim OB-6

video upload by hvegel

"Summer reminds me of running free. Trips to the beach. Walks through the woods. Hot and bustling trains full of excited children and tired parents. I was born in the cold, and enjoy Winter, supremely above all other seasons, yet the Summer, might be the most nostalgic."

In The Woods With Seaboard Block M

video upload by Perplex On

"I love to go to unusual spaces for making music, especially into the nature. So I grabbed my #SeaboardBlockM and iPad to create this minimalistic cinematic soundscape in the woods. The Seaboard Block M is connected via bluetooth, controlling MPE compatible DAW AUM on the iPad, playing #RoliNoise, #MoogAnimoogZ and #AudiodamageContinua at the same time! Enjoy the trip ;)"

Parker - Wall of Sound: A Study of Post-rock and Analogue Synthesizer

video upload by In The Woods

"A full performance of the new opening track from the upcoming album 'Structure: A Study of Post Rock and Ambient Synthesizer'

Two styles of music that beautifully compliment each other through waves of ambience, sequences, and reverb. Parker's lengthy discography has always bridged the gap between Post Rock and Electronica. Exploring styles such as Retrowave, Ambient, and Minimalism. This next record will take a more traditional electronic approach with the usual pulsating sequencers, analogue soundscapes, and Post Rock guitar."

https://jparkersound.bandcamp.com/music

mylarmelodies' weird video about Superbooth 2024

video upload by mylarmelodies

Synth rat at :26.

"Superbooth 2024 was amazing. This is a collage of all the strange, profound, interesting or funny moments I filmed as they happened to me. Includes some famous faces, and even some music gear! If you didn't make it this year, I hope this makes you feel like you did! Support on Patreon: / mylarmelodies

Watch out - it also contains the odd swear word!

Featuring:
@sonicstate @HANGINGOUTWITHAUDIOPHILES @RedMeansRecording @BoBeats @DivKid @tombola2004 @ArturiaOfficial @AshunSoundMachines @MoogSynthesizers @BodySynths @signalsounds7867 @Elevator-Sound @KorgOfficial @Befacosynth @melbourneinstruments @FredsLab @somasynths @enjoyelectronics6070 @NovationTV @busycircuits and many more.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Travel with me
01:10 Korg PS-3300
01:47 Heading Outside
03:08 Befaco Oneroi
03:50 Red Means Jamie Lidell
04:19 SECRET MUSIC THING
05:05 Melbourne Delia Poly
05:48 PolyBrute 12
06:16 Vlad Demos Soma Flux
07:43 Novation PolyBasstation 2
08:37 SoundForce, Mad Custom Mixer
09:33 Dinner & Drinks
10:17 Day 2 Begins
10:44 DINSYNC Jam
11:17 ALM, Freds Lab, Tubbutec, LPZW
13:39 Currywurst Moment
14:15 Moog Spectravox
14:50 MSL Drop = fun!!
16:00 Plinky Bib 1U Stereo FX!
16:54 Nick Batt's New Sticker, Beer with Steve
17:25 Lambda PolyPulse & Silver Troberg
18:00 Cuckoo Looking Beautiful
18:37 Street Beerz with Jeremy
19:07 Day 3: PWM Mantis
19:49 Gyros with Jason & Tom & Matths
20:04 Body Synths Metal Fetishist & Norand Mono 2
20:56 Youtube Meetup, Microrack, Wiggler
22:02 Korg Berlin Acoustic Phase8
23:29 Schlappi & the RetroKits Raffle
24:39 Enjoy Electronics Defeel
25:29 A final wander, a sound coffin
27:18 Eowaves Quadrantid Acoustic Vibes
28:06 Buchla in the woods vibes
29:15 UDO Super8 UberBliss Drones
30:06 Jason's Error Gift & Marco's Kiss
31:42 Finish our beers and go
32:27 It's been a long day
32:49 Sunday Morning in Berlin.
33:08 The afterparty
34:25 Let's go home."

JAde Wii Takes the New Limited Edition Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 in Black for a Spin

JAde Wii x Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 Drum Machine, First Encounter 👾 video upload by JAde Wii - https://www.jadewii.com/

via Erica Synths

"Introducing a truly unique and exquisite limited edition Pērkons HD-01 with an all-new sleek black finish and side panels crafted from handpicked wood and meticulously engraved using the mesmerizing Lichtenburg burning method.

The timelessly black finish of Pērkons HD-01 matches our other instruments and visually complements the dark aesthetic that has become synonymous with Erica Synths modules and desktop instruments all over the world. In addition the limited edition side panels are not just functional pieces of decor; they are works of art that effortlessly blend natural beauty with artisanal craftsmanship. Handpicked apple tree and plum wood brings a touch of orchard elegance, infusing each panel with the warmth and character of nature's bounty. The ash and oak wood, renowned for their durability and distinct grain patterns, provide a sturdy foundation for the intricate engravings.

But what truly sets these side panels apart is the mesmerizing Lichtenburg burning method employed in their creation. This technique, named after the physicist Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, involves applying high-voltage electricity to the wood's surface, resulting in striking patterns reminiscent of lightning strikes. The method has gained notoriety due to numerous incidents of death and severe injuries when people have attempted it at home, with at least 33 people having died between 2017 and 2022. Pērkons HD-01 engraved side panels have been hand made by Sandis Vāgners in the deep woods of Latvia. To prevent his certain death during the engraving process Erica Synths developed a special emergency power cut circuit."

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SOUNDMIT 2023 - THE GRAND POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER - SCHMIDT SYNTHESIZERS

video upload by SOUNDMIT

"Ormai Axel è un amico ospite fisso del Soundmit, dal 2018 viene a Torino trascinando con se il totem dei sintetizzatori analogici polifonici, lo Schmidt, ovvero il polifonico a tastiera più grande del mondo che proprio quest'anno si rinnova con l'inserimento di un nuovo keybed con aftertouch polifonico e nuovi e bellissimi legni!

LINKS
SCHMIDT SYNTHESIZERS su Soundmit: https://soundmit.com/en/exhibitor/sch...
SCHMIDT SYNTHESIZERS Website: https://www.schmidt-synthesizer.com/

Now Axel has become a regular guest friend of Soundmit. Since 2018, he comes to Turin dragging along the totem of polyphonic analog synthesizers, the Schmidt, which is the largest polyphonic keyboard in the world. This year, it undergoes a renewal with the addition of a new keybed with polyphonic aftertouch and new and beautiful woods!

Désormais, Axel est devenu un ami invité régulier de Soundmit. Depuis 2018, il vient à Turin en traînant avec lui le totem des synthétiseurs analogiques polyphoniques, le Schmidt, qui est le clavier polyphonique le plus grand du monde. Cette année, il se renouvelle avec l'ajout d'un nouveau clavier doté d'aftertouch polyphonique et de nouveaux et magnifiques bois!

Ahora Axel se ha convertido en un amigo invitado habitual de Soundmit. Desde 2018, viene a Turín arrastrando consigo el tótem de los sintetizadores analógicos polifónicos, el Schmidt, que es el teclado polifónico más grande del mundo. Este año se renueva con la incorporación de un nuevo teclado con aftertouch polifónico y nuevos y hermosos acabados de madera."

Best of E-MU Emax Sampling Synthesizer ~ RetroSound Demo

video upload by RetroSound

"(c)2007-23 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

❤️ Support #RetroSound​ channel: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com

Best of E-MU Emax Sampling Synthesizer
all sounds: E-MU Emax SE (1986)

Setlist
0:06 Intro
0:20 Dark Planet
0:45 Forbidden Land
0:58 Hearts Of Iron
1:49 Andromeda
2:23 Black Hole
2:37 Stop And Go
2:56 Elektroschrott
3:52 Aggro
4:30 Baikal-Amur-Magistrale
5:32 Metal-Synth
6:09 Anomalie
6:37 Arco Strings
6:48 Demontage
7:23 80s Cinema
7:30 Liquid Stack Track
8:09 Monks
8:35 Your Room
8:43 Sampling
8:55 Scream
9:23 Spectrum Synthesis
9:44 Slowdown
10:11 The Village
10:35 The Lost House In The Woods

Here is the full Emax playlist with a lot sampling sound demos, sampling tutorials and one synth demo tracks.
E-MU Emax Playlist:"

Epic Orchestral Collection from Audio Imperia | Native Instruments

video upload by Native Instruments

"Adam Harvey from Audio Imperia takes us through how to use the libraries in the Epic Orchestral Collection to score a scene from a short film. Spark ideas and add authentic detail to your compositions with this exclusive bundle, for a limted time only.

Save over 70% on Audio Imperia with the Epic Orchestral Collection: https://www.native-instruments.com/sp...

00:00 - Introduction
00:52 - Scoring with The Epic Orchestral Collection
03:00 - Score Breakdown
03:30 - Scene 1
10:49 - Fluid Woods in Context
11:34 - The Fluid Series
14:08 - Scene 2
16:33 - SOLO
17:11 - SOLO - Descant Horn
17:48 - SOLO - Flute
18:10 - SOLO - English Horn
18:41 - SOLO - Cello
19:05 - Jaeger - Merethe Soltvedt
19:42 - Scene 3
24:19 - Scene 4
27:13 - Outro

Audio Imperia are a team of composers and creatives with a mission to provide bespoke compositional tools that both inspire the mind, and simplify the process of making music. They work with world-class musicians, sound designers and recording studios to create their virtual instruments. Whether you are starting out for the first time, or looking for a new addition to your template, Audio Imperia’s libraries will enhance and foster your creativity – adding extra flair to your next project.

Download the final video, MIDI and Cubase project files here: https://bit.ly/4a3wv8M

Huge shoutout to the Blender Team for creating the short film Charge, and allowing their work to be distributed under the Creative Commons license.
Charge credits: https://studio.blender.org/films/char...

Native Kontrol Standard (or NKS for short) integrates third-party instruments and effects into Native’s workflow. That means streamlined browsing, consistent tagging, instant sound previews, Smart Play features, and key parameters pre-mapped by plugin creators for Komplete Kontrol and Maschine hardware. A huge number of leading developers have NKS-ready plugins, so even those with super-sized sound collections can find what they need and use it fast.
Find out more: https://www.native-instruments.com/sp..."

Roland SH101-SH32 loop jam, analogue vs digital synthesisers in the forest. A hedgehop video remix

video upload by drone-in-the-woods

"Dragged out the SH32 again, this time I looped it to make use of different sounds and it's drum samples. Got a bit stuck in a groove in the windy hollow and after a failed attempt at recording a live overdub, I decided to layer the drums and bass to beef up the sound a bit.
The video overdub is from the Draca Caves in Mallorca 17th July 2023.

Roland SH101 analogue synth into Boss DD6 delay pedal
Roland SH32 into Boss RV5 reverb pedal into Boss RC500 loop pedal
Midronome clock
Tascam DR40 audio recorder
Roland Street Cube Ex amplifier

composed and performed by Keith Sutton
Brandyhole Copse, Chichester, 26th June 2023"

Ursa Major Space Station SST-206 overview demo ((Worlds first??))

video upload by manmade madman

"This is a demo of the amazing Ursa Major Space Station SST-206, an exact replica of the 3 rack unit Space Station SST-282 from 1978. It was released in back in 2004 with the exact same algorithms, features, and functionality, but with an upgraded 140MHz Motorola DSP as a passion project from Chris Moore at his company named Seven Woods Audio. He also included modern versions of the algorithms, as well as a new Room algorithm that is incredibly realistic.
This demo includes a few sets of drums and then a random saxophone running thru the Ursa Major. I tried to show all the algorithms and 'audition delay patterns' along with knob movements and dialing in craziness.

To my ears, this is exactly what it says it is: a 1:1 Ursa Major Space Station in a modern convenient size with tons of hands-on control."

Tales from the Hedge no.2 (as dusk falls mix) 2 synth ambient jam with Roland Sh-01 Gaia and SH-101

video upload by drone-in-the-woods

"A little piece I recorded for the Hardware Jams weekend challenge - two box jam.
After all the gorgeous sunshine, it was raining on the day I had some time free for jamming in the woods. I waited and waited until it finally stopped and I managed to get a relatively dry session in as the sun set and dusk fell.
I missed getting footage of the small herd of 6 fallow deer that were my audience for my practice takes, they moved on as the mist came in across the field.

Roland Sh-01 Gaia into Boss RV5 reverb
Roland SH101 into Boss DD6 delay
Synths synced by Midronome
Roland Street Cube Ex amp
Tascam DR40 audio recorder

Composed and performed by Keith Sutton
18th June 2023"

Sunset on the Centurion Way. Outdoor jam as the sun sets with just an MC101

video upload by drone-in-the-woods

"Wrote my newest track as a personal one-hour challenge before cycling off to meet an old mate on the Centurion Way, a cycle path using the old Chichester to Midhurst railway line.
Just MC101 this time, no looper. Really loving the long reverbs :)

Composed and performed by Keith Sutton
21st May 2023"

Ambient drone jam across the South Downs via modulated light beam with SH101 Crave MC101 birdsong

video upload by drone-in-the-woods

"Original drone jam in Brandy Hole woods with SH101 and Crave. The Crave was triggered using the 101's internal sequencer and this was the recording with all the birdsong.

The audio from this session was then transmitted the following day, via light, from Butser Hill to the Trundle, 12 miles away. The audio modulates the intensity of a bright red LED and a lens is used to form a beam. The white flashing light on the Trundle is the locator for the LED transmitter, once the LED is pointing towards the white light, the scope is used to align the receiver's photo diode. The output from the photo diode is then converted to audio and played through the Cube. This was recorded live with additional sounds from the MC101.

Future plan is to build a couple of two-way transmitters/receivers, so that light-speed communication can be established between the hilltops. Greater distances are being tested too.

Roland SH101 synth
Behringer Crave synth
Roland MC101 synth/samples
Boss DD6 delay
Roland Street Cube Ex amplifier
Tascam DR40 field recorder

Music composed and performed by Keith Sutton
10th and 11th May 2023"

ambient drone in the forest with acoustic guitar through 8 FX pedals and analog/digital synth loops

video upload by drone-in-the-woods

"Finally got round to jamming with Pete Ferguson who was the drone-master with Across the Sea.

He grabs sounds from his guitar with his freeze pedals and then layers them into immense drones. His set up:

ESP LTD A300 Electro-acoustic Guitar - EHX Freeze - Jim Dunlop Cry-baby Wah - EHX Nano Pog - Dr Tone Analogue Chorus - MXR Phase 90 - Dr Tone Analogue Delay - EHX Freeze - EHX Oceans 11 Reverb
and an EBow.

I'm using the 101 for a mono drone and looping bits from the micro korg through a reverb pedal and then playing them backwards.

Roland SH-101 - Boss DD6
Korg Microkorg XL - Boss RV6 - Boss RC500

Goodwood 22nd April 2023"

A Blue Forest - analogue/digital hedge-hopping amongst the bluebells, looping sequences from SH-101

video upload by drone-in-the-woods

"Jamming in the woods with my new master clock - a Midronome. I can now easily sync my analogue synths with my sequencer, which in the woods means the battery-powered Roland Sh101. Here, I am writing random sequences and then looping them so they can be layered and reversed.

Roland SH101 synth
Roland MC101 sequencer
Boss RC500 looper
Boss DD6 delay
Midronome master clock
Roland Cube Street Ex ampflifier
Tascam DR40 audio recorder

Composed and performed by Keith Sutton
30th April 2023"

Hedge-hopping at dusk as the rain starts to fall | Roland MC101 through Boss RC500 stereo looper :)

video upload by drone-in-the-woods

"I took my Crave up to my forest studio to play a track I'm currently working on but I forgot it's power supply. And it started to rain. Rather than pack up and return to civilisation, I decided to have a jam with just the MC101 and the looper to see what I could come up with, whilst deflecting raindrops with my telekinetic powers.

'Glowingly Foolish' is a joint composition with myself and the Ukranian music artist Dmitry Postovalov. Dmitry wrote and recorded the Kalimba samples and we are working on a collaborative e.p. together. His channel here is:

/ @bayunthecat4042

Roland MC-101 - sequencer/synth module
Boss RC500 - looper pedal
Tascam DR40 - audio recorder
Roland Cube Street Ex - amplifier

Composed by Keith Sutton and Dmitry Postovalov
Performed by Keith Sutton
Goodwood 16th February 2023"

Synth Rorschach #84

What is it?

See the video below.

Note the patch points appear to be mini pins in to banana plug type sockets.

P.S. Akai gets a label for this one.

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Under the Winter Sun (xmas hedge-hop mix) - ambient-electro synths in the forest with SH32 and MC101

video upload by drone-in-the-woods

"Although the SH32 is pretty power hungry, drawing 1A, a usb power pack with 9V converter handled it fine. Not so sure about the sync, gonna need to experiment some more.
I was lucky to fit this jam in on a sunny afternoon just before I caught the xmas lurgy!
The close-up video is not from the recorded take, but the front view is.

CHAPTERS

00:00-AMBIENT INTRO annoying pheasants with Roland SH32

02:11-Roland MC101 joins in

04:03-kick

04:19-bass

06:57-BREAKDOWN with SH32 and overhead light aircraft

08:09-beat

12:08-AMBIENT OUTRO

Roland SH32
Roland MC101
Boss RV6
Roland Cube Street Ex
Tascam DR40

Composed and performed by Keith Sutton
20th December 2022"

ambient one-synth drone jam with SH-32 in an early 12th century Norman church at dusk - creepy vibe!

video upload by drone-in-the-woods

"After setting up in my forest studio to jam some ambient synth loops, it started to rain pretty hard so I had to pack up with haste. I decided to try a new spot that I had in mind - a 900 year old church in a field in a tiny village called Upwaltham, situated in the South Downs national park.

I had an old synth with me that I've only just realised I could run on battery power, however, I forgot both my lithium batteries having put them on charge earlier! So I had to run it off of 6AA batteries I had with me for the looper and with the synth drawing a whole 1A, it only lasted for about 20 mins before powering off.

Roland SH-32
Boss RV6
Roland Cube Street Ex
Tascam DR40

Composed and performed by Keith Sutton 19th December 2022"

Tales From the Hedge No.3 - acid hedge-hop in the forest with no snow! Synths outside: MC101 TD3

video upload by drone-in-the-woods

"Thought I'd try to get a video with some snow falling but whilst the rest of the country received a dusting, here on the South Downs it just rained. It was so warm that I could play without gloves on!
This was my rehearsal take but as you can hear at the end, it had started to rain and so this is what I got before packing up :)

I'm running the 101 through the looper so that I can record parts into it, freeing up tracks on the 101 for other parts, whilst also getting to use the reverse feature.

Oh and nearly forgot...the small mound at the end of the video is a tumulus - a small barrow probably linked to the iron-age hill fort on the Trundle close by.

Roland MC101
Behringer TD3
Boss RC500
Boss DD6


Composed and performed by Keith Sutton
Goodwood 11th December 2022"