3rd Wave FM Exploration

video upload by James Hagerman

"People have requested examples of the Linear and Non-linear FM capabilities. I also show off using Oscillators as LFO's and the Modulation Matrix shortcuts which I missed in my first exploration video.

00:00 - Intro
00:05 - Linear FM
02:27 - Mod Matrix Shortcuts
03:47 - Back to Linear FM
08:53 - Non-linear FM
12:39 - OSC as LFO
17:07 - Outro"

And:

3rd Wave controlled by SOMA Ether!


"While exploring the mod matrix on my @Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave, I discovered that the Audio Input mod source can accept signals from a SOMA Ether (https://somasynths.com/ether/) to create a wonderfully dynamic performance controller!

Shout out to whomever introduced me to the Ether at the NAMM 2022 SOMA booth earlier this year! I've had a lot of fun with it so far. I'm sorry I lost your business card. Please reach out if you see this!

The 3rd Wave is hiding a lot more under it's hood and this is only the first juicy bit I have in mind. I'll provide some shorter demo's showing how far the modulation matrix can bend this synth into strange places. Stay tuned!"

Exploring the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave

video upload by James Hagerman

"Fresh off the loading dock from the gang over at @Groove Synthesis is my very own 3rd Wave Advanced Wavetable Synth!

I'm not sure how many of these are out there in the world yet, but I figured I'd hit record and try to cobble together some of my experience playing with it so far.

Fair warning: I am not a professional. My theories and opinions are my own and if I got something wrong in this video (yup), it's probably my fault.

Second fair warning: This is version 1.0 of the firmware. While I'm 100% okay with that, please remember that this is a brand new release and your experience may differ."