Ken Flux Pierce on the S2400 for Gear Dive Jam

video by Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"title kinda tells you what this is. All parts of this beat were done with the studio monitors mic'd up with a beyerdynamic M88 TG into Audio Fuse 8pre
FX on the S2400 is the Eurorack module 'Per4Mer' by Modbap modular.
vocal growls etc were live looped on S240"

Hydrasynth 1.5.3 update April 2021

video by Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"New Hydrasynth update notes
Function:
Add more velocity options in system page 3
Fix the unbalanced velocity response of white and black keys.
Don't respond to MIDI start anymore if the clock sync is internal
Add more time resolution to delay and delay modulation
change the vel off position in mod src
Distort FX preset Drive1 change default Asym value to 0
Hand hold note will be hold if you play many other note quickly with sustain pedal
Make the mutant shift+ratio smoother

Bug fix
Trigger Single/OFF LFO possible to have a delay at the note start if you play very quickly
Block light show if you are calibrating the ribbon
LFO mod ENV attack may not be on time
unit sends pitch&mod wheel message during boot
After save, the browser button was highlighted
Notes messages not in MIDI RX affected the ARP
In category sort, and receive a program change which is not in this category, caused some problem
ARP's first note has a delay with external clock
Playing keyboard with MIDI RX may cause hang note.
LFO step 54 lost in patch save
Big ID macro mod little ID macro didn't work
ModWheel
hold a key and turn on ARP then turn off ARP will cause some note problem
mono aftertouch will be hold to 7X in MIDI Loop
Play a mono sound, play E, D, C, and released C, it went back to E. should go back to D
Some HP parameter changed the OSC pitch
Mod wheel tempo didn't follow the BPM change when BPM sync on"

SynthSummit Show Episode 32 Kris Kaiser of Noise Engineering

video by Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"The SynthSummitShow is a show dedicated to bringing the stories behind the people creating the gear we know and love.

Kris Kaiser is the hardware engineer (among other things) behind Noise Engineering. https://www.noiseengineering.us/"

ISLA Instruments S2400 live group Tutorial Session

Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"Here is a live stream dedicated to helping new owners of the S2400 come to grips and get to know their new machines!"

Ashun Sound Machines (ASM) Introduces Hydrasynth 1.5 Update

Press release below. First, some videos followed by a sound demo for some new patches from MajorOSC, also below.

Playlist / New Features:
1. Hydrasynth Firmware 1.5 – Part 1 Introduction
2. Hydrasynth Firmware 1.5 – Part 2 New Filter Types
3. Hydrasynth Firmware 1.5 – Part 3 Microtuning
4. Hydrasynth Firmware 1.5 – Part 4 Envelope Trigger Sources
5. Hydrasynth Firmware 1.5 – Part 5 Expanded LFO Steps & SemiLock
6. Hydrasynth Firmware 1.5 – Part 6 Direct Parameter Modulation Assignment
7. Hydrasynth Firmware 1.5 – Part 7 Modulating Macros & Voice Parameters
8. Hydrasynth Firmware 1.5 – Part 8 Random Percentage & Randomize from Patches
9. Hydrasynth Firmware 1.5 – Part 9 Distortion Effect
10. Hydrasynth Firmware 1.5 – Part 10 Latch Enhancement
11. Hydrasynth Firmware 1.5 – Part 11 MIDI CC Mode and Ribbon Output
12. Hydrasynth Firmware 1.5 – Part 12 Save State


ASM Hydrasynth 1.5 Update info and exploration Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit


Demo of a new sound set featuring the 1.5 update to be released today from MajorOSC:

James MajorOSC High · Ignition 2 Showcase

"Because of the new features, MajorOSC was able to completely reapproach the design process for sequencing and expressive interaction while playing a sequence. The results speak for themselves on this short demo"

And the official press release:

Ashun Sound Machines makes major strides in advancing Hydrasynth sensation with Version 1.5 feature-heavy firmware update

LOS ANGELES, CA, USA/HONG KONG, CHINA: musician-empowering musical instruments creator Ashun Sound Machines (ASM) is proud to make major strides in advancing its innovative Hydrasynth digital wave morphing synthesizer — launched late last year to widespread critical acclaim as its inaugural hardware product, produced as a keyboard variant (featuring a proprietary PolytouchTM 49-note polyphonic aftertouch keybed and a user- assignable ribbon controller) and desktop variant (with 24 velocity- and polyphonic aftertouch-sensitive pads, plus an included 19-inch rack-mount kit) — with a feature-heavy firmware update, as of August 6…

New arrivals Ashun Sound Machines made a huge splash when diving deep into the synthesizer world with the introduction of its Hydrasynth sensation in both keyboard and desktop variants late last year. Ultimately, users appreciated an unprecedented combination of sound generation methods and processing power — anchored around a unique digital wave morphing synthesis engine as an eight-voice polysynth whose three oscillators can all make use of any one of the 219 single-cycle waveforms available, while flexibly facilitating defining eight waveforms into a list and then morphing from one to the next using extensive movement-inducing modulation sources with Wave Scan mode (for OSC 1 and OSC 2 only) — potently coupled with hardware that is perfectly tailored for live interaction and real-time tweaking, all at a very affordable price. Perhaps best of all, a new generation of synth users were introduced to an amazingly expressive way to shape individual notes, thanks to that proprietary PolytouchTM 49-note polyphonic aftertouch keybed and a user-assignable ribbon controller.

Today, the release of the Version 1.5 firmware update for the Hydrasynth brings an amazing array of new features and behaviours to an already sensational synthesizer, starting with advancing its unique-sounding synthesis engine several steps further forward. Firstly, five new filter models are available in FILTER 1 — namely, LP Stn12, ASM’s version of a popular 12dB low-pass filter; LP 1 Pole, a gentle 6dB low-pass filter; and LP 8 Pole, a steep 48dB low-pass filter; alongside BP Stn12, a popular 12dB band-pass filter with dual 6dB slopes; and HP Stn12, a popular 12dB high-pass filter — expanding its total to 16 filter models. Meanwhile, that Version 1.5 firmware update also adds a second multi-mode filter type to FILTER 2, with an ability to switch between LP/BP/HP (low-pass/band-pass/high-pass) or LP/NOTCH/HP (low-pass/notch/high-pass) filter modes. Thereafter, the Hydrasynth now benefits from microtonal scale support, opening up a brave new world of musical expression beyond the 12 tones most prevalent in Western music to allow composition and performances from any culture or harmonic discipline with 32 custom scales loadable using MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) Tuning Standard files. Furthermore, envelopes can now be triggered from as many as four sources, including LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillators), keyboard, ribbon, CV (Control Voltage) INPUTS, and PEDAL — EXPRESSION — input, whereas previously they were all triggered by the keyboard only. On top of that, the LFOs themselves have been upgraded to allow up to 64 steps when set to Step mode, with a new SemiLock feature to quantise those steps for pitch control of the oscillators.

MOD MATRIX improvements in the Version 1.5 firmware update makes creating modulation routings one step easier by allowing users to choose a specific parameter in a MODULE to be the modulation destination via direct selection, thereby creating a link between the source and destination in the fewest number of possible steps. Since the MOD MATRIX itself has been expanded to allow new modulation destinations with many more VOICE parameters and macros being added to the destinations, there are now many more sound design options available.

ASM has also updated the RANDOM page so users can set a percentage of how much randomisation takes place in each MODULE. Many more usable patches result from an added second patch randomisation option that generates a new patch by pulling in a random selection of values from other patches, which themselves are selected at random from every bank by combining various aspects of patches that are already known to be useful.

The PRE-FX and POST-FX modules both benefit from the addition of a new stereo Distortion effect, with controls for Drive, Tone, Asymmetry, and the Overdrive curve, as well as Output level.

LATCH mode moves things onwards and upwards, allowing users to press a key and have that key stay holding for as long as the LATCH button itself is enabled — ideal for ambient and generative patches.

System setup changes courtesy of the Version 1.5 firmware update include a Save System state, allowing users to boot up their Hydrasynth with a patch of choice; shorter timing options in Vegas mode; additional (Buchla®) 1.2V per octave support via the CV OUTPUTS; an option of selecting MIDI CC mode or NRPN (Non-Registered Parameter Number) modes, making automation in DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) that do not support NRPNs possible, while that all-important user-assignable ribbon controller can now send NRPN or pitchbend data — all aiding ASM in making major strides in advancing its Hydrasynth sensation... dive deeper than ever before!

S2400 Update Live stream with Isla Instruments

Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"S2400 (formerly sp2400) Live news update with it's creator Brad of Isla instruments. Lots of news to discuss since the last update so tune in!'

Waldorf Iridium first impressions from Flux

Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"This is just the first taste of me diving into the Iridium. I have had it for just a couple days and I am finding it very inspiring and fun."

BeatPPL Podcast 74 - Matthew of ALM Busy Circuits

Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"interview w/ Matthew of ALM Busy Circuits as he joins us to chat about ALM’s first complete modular system the 'COUPE', Squid Salmple, Pamela's new workout, ALM’s backstory and all things ALM busy circuits."

The SynthSummitShow Ep 30 Twisted Electrons

Published on Apr 26, 2020 Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"On the show we have Alex of https://twisted-electrons.com/ to discuss the MegaFM, Deton8 and Acid8 desktop units."

ASM Hydrasynth 1 4 update PhazDiff

Published on Apr 8, 2020 Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"Grab the update here http://www.ashunsoundmachines.com/dow...

Improvements:
System setup now saves Tuning, Scope, LED Dim, TempoLock now.
Now when you name a patch, shift+left control knob will bring you to the first character of current group instead of previous group.
Tempo knob easier to hit 120 now.
Mutator in mod des renamed to Mutant.
Optimize the home page patch name display.
Now if you save a patch with glide off, it will record the glide time information.
Now Hydrasynth will send clock only in INTRUN mode.
System ARP mode from OFF/ON change to RX Only/TX RX/TX Only
Now if you hold a note, and change octave, the note polyAT still work.
When Overflow ON，now USB MIDI will still follow AT TX。
Cut the internal midi loop in chord mode.

Bug fixed:
When you have midi loop, mod matrix will change depth when you highlight the mod des.
Fix the bug that Hydrasynth didn't respond to program change when MPE on.
Fix the CV Mod in offset inverted problem.
Using Ext tempo with DAW, and play latch ARP. There will be a chance to generate a long note when you stop the DAW.
Not sync with DAW downbeat while using ext clock.
Fix the bug the Hydrasynth didn't save ribbon Hold in patch.
When overflow On,1 USB Midi didn't respond to AT TX setup.
Fix the bug that there's chance the direct cutoff don't work in some pages.
c-1 ref note didn't respond pb wheel
Very low note may send wrong CV
Fixed sometime after you change the patch, the * will disappear."

Aquifex - OP-Z Jam3 mixdown with StillHouse sampler pack (SingleMaltCharred kit) rhythms 030120

Published on Mar 1, 2020 SynthAddict

"Quick-n-dirty OP-Z jam and live FX mixdown/performance using the excellent StillHouse sampler pack from Winston Giles Edwards and Ken Flux Pierce. I specifically used the SingleMaltCharred kit for all rhythm elements. Thanks for the cool kit guys! Enjoy...

Make sure you guys go get the excellent free sample pack from Ken's FluxWithIt website. It's very atmospheric and raw."

Enjoy electronics REMINDER desktop delay NAMM 2020

Published on Jan 30, 2020 Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

NAMM2020 Modal Argon8 a sound designer's perspective

Published on Jan 22, 2020 Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"had a chance to hang out with Modal while at NAMM decided to ask the lead sound designer some questions as opposed to getting the same old info. hope you enjoy."

NAMM2020 Akai MPC ONE

Published on Jan 18, 2020 Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

Akai MPC ONE posts

NAMM2020 SonicWare 8bit warps

Published on Jan 18, 2020 Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

NAMM2020 Qu bit new eurorack modules Data Bender, Aurora, surface, cascade

Published on Jan 18, 2020 Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

Live at the SoCal synth society show namm 2020

Started streaming 8 minutes ago Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

I spy Cuckoo. You can find the full list of attendees here. Stream was likely cutoff before things got too questionable. :) What happens at NAMM, leaks from NAMM...

HydraSynth v1 3 Update Warm Mode & More

Published on Jan 14, 2020 Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"Ashunsoundmachines.com for more info V1.3 is a free update that includes

New Features Include:
• MPE support ( SYSTEM page 5 )
• MPE modulation matrix options (Mod matrix page)
• Warm mode ( VOICE page )
• Tighter Envelope attack time"

some HydraSynth fun

Published on Dec 10, 2019 Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"Just having a bit of fun with the Hydrasynth"

HydraSynth Live Stream Q and A demo

Published on Dec 8, 2019 Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit