A Magical Night in Madrid: Synthesizer Symphony Under the Stars

video upload by Al Platino

"Last night, in the heart of Madrid, a sonic spectacle resonated between the walls of the imposing Almudena Cathedral and the majestic Royal Palace. With the stage set between these two iconic landmarks, I delivered a performance inspired by the rich history, culture, and spirituality of the Spanish capital.

Using the Nord Lead 4R, Elektron Octatrack, and Arturia Keystep Pro, I aimed to capture and convey the essence of Madrid, a city that has deeply inspired me since my first visit. Each instrument played a crucial role in creating this mystical and vibrant atmosphere.

The Nord Lead 4R, with its modulation capabilities and vast sound palette, allowed me to evoke the rich tones of the cathedral bells, mixed with the bustling life of Madrileño streets. I could mimic everything from the gentle tinkle of morning bells to the powerful toll marking the passage of time.

On the other hand, the Elektron Octatrack acted as my sonic canvas, enabling me to sample and manipulate sounds in real-time. I recorded snippets of Madrid's ambient noise: laughter, footsteps, the gentle hum of conversations on terraces, and the distinctive sounds of traffic, to later weave them into a rich musical tapestry that underpinned my performance.

Finally, the Arturia Keystep Pro was the bridge that tied all these elements together. With its sequences and control capabilities, I could steer the direction and flow of the music, adding melodies and harmonies inspired by flamenco, fandango, and other traditional Spanish rhythms.

As the first chords echoed, a visual projection unfolded on the façade of the Almudena Cathedral, showcasing scenes from Madrid's history, from ancient times to the bustling metropolis it is today.

As the night progressed, attendees were taken on a sensory journey. From the dark mystery of the Spanish Civil War, through the cultural renaissance of the Movida Madrileña, to the vibrant pulse of modern Madrid.

I deeply thank everyone who joined me on this sonic journey. It was an honor to share my love for music and Madrid in such a spectacular setting. Here, under the starlit sky and between buildings that have witnessed centuries of history, we all felt the eternity of the moment.

Until next time, Madrid. Thank you for the inspiration. 🎹🌌🎶"

'Arp & Drone' 2-Voice Melodic Eurorack performance (ambient, minimal, all analogue synth sounds)

video upload by AJH Synth Official

"A rather gentle 2-Voice, all-analog melodic performance using random arp mode on a Keystep Pro, whilst controlling a 2-note drone sound with the keyboard. This time a slightly simpler version of this recording: [below]

The system includes three Vintage Transistor Core VCOs and noise from the Glide + Noise module, which are split between the two filters of the Gemini 2412 dual multi-mode VCF. Two of the VCO sawtooth waves go to the Wave Swarm , which thickens them, creating the effect of many stacked saws (or supersaw) buzzing as their waveform timings collide. This makes an excellent basis for drone sounds, even from a single VCO.

Other important modules here are the Tap Tempo Voltage-controlled LFO, which is clocked by the arp (gate out to clock in), and modulates/varies the frequency of the filter on each new arpeggio note, creating more movement. Also the Ring SM adds a -1 sub-octave to the single VCO of the arpeggio, and mixes in some white noise, fattening the sound hugely.

The AJH SYNTH Eurorack range consists of high-end modules, all hand-made in the UK, most of which are based on classic, vintage designs, authentically recreating the circuitry of much sought-after analogue instruments and technologies of the past, whilst greatly expanding them, and bringing them to modern Eurorack levels of convenience, limitless flexibility, and reliability.

Check out the AJH Synth playlists for module 'User Guides', and 'Patch of The Week' videos, which will be either performances or 'how to' guides, detailing functions/methods, and a range of sounds, some familiar, some less so, containing a patch sheet at the end to show you how to construct it for yourself.

Video by @DreamsOfWires"

'Not moving on' - Mellow, Melodic Eurorack Performance (AJH Synth MiniMod & Gemini 2412)
video upload by DreamsOfWires

"Melodic real-time performance using 2 modular analogue synth voices, a work-in-progress version for this album: https://tomorrowthecure.bandcamp.com/... [posted here w/ video]

This track makes particular use of the Gemini VCF as two seperate filters - the melodic part (an arpeggio from the Keystep in random mode) consists of either the Entropic Doom (alone as a pitched noise VCO, sometimes with a regular VCO mixed into it's audio input, or used as a sync source), or just the standard VCO through the Ring SM (where additional octaves are added). The output of both the Entropic Doom and the Ring SM go to independent filters on the Gemini, Low Pass and Band Pass respectively. Then, the keyboard/sequencer gate from the Keystep triggers the Sample & Hold module, which modulates the mix between the output of these two filters using the Gemini's built-in voltage controlled mixer/cross-fader. I'm also using the CV Mix module to set the modulation level, range, and start/end positions.
The drone sound is two VCOs going through the Wave Swarm to the Ladder Filter, at certain points I manually shift the pitch of one of the VCOs using the Precision Voltages module, via the Glide module (up only). Recorded into AUM on an iPad with EOS2 reverb.
Added video footage is of the North Norfolk Railway, then the Mid Norfolk Railway, UK (before 'lockdown')."

Overdrive 💥 Cinematic Ambient Jam (Roland JD08 + Pill Pedal // JU06A // Arturia Keystep Pro)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"WIth this 2nd video featuring the Roland JD-08 synth, I wanted to make a more cinematic-like jam! The Keystep Pro is sequencing both synths featured here: the JD-08 (128-voice, 2-part digital synth) and the JU-06A (4-voice digital synth, modelling the analog JUNO-60 and JUNO-106).

The JD-08 is going through the Pill Pedal (ducking pedal) which is being triggered by a sequence coming from Track1 (Keystep Pro).

In order to add some movement to the JD-08, I'm also playing live with its "PITCH FINE" parameter on the transitions. On the outro, I also enabled the "famous" distortion of the JD-08 on its PAD sound 😉

* Hardware used *
- Roland JD-08 + Pille Pedal : Pluck sequence & Pads
- Roland JU-06A : Bass
- Arturia Keystep Pro: sequencer"

Higher Ground (Roland JD08 // JU06A // TR6S // Arturia Keystep Pro)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"After a small break (though it's the first time I've taken so long to upload a new video since I created this channel 😊), here is a new video featuring a new Roland Boutique synth: the JD-08!

This digital synth is renewing the famous Roland JD-800 from 1991! The JD-08 is a 128-voice synth, with 2 parts. Each part has 4 layers (each layer can be considered as being a full synth, with its own waveform, filter, envelopes etc.). So it has enough power to create some nice sounds and textures!

So for this video, the JD-08 is playing a chimes sound (sequenced by track 4 of the Keystep Pro) and a string sound (played live). The bass is sequenced by track 2 of the Keystep Pro. As for the drums, they are coming from the TR-6S (sequenced by its internal sequencer).

* Hardware used *
- Roland JD-08 : Chimes & Strings
- Roland JU-06A : Bass
- Roland TR-6S: Drums
- Arturia Keystep Pro: sequencer

#jd08 #ju06a #tr6s
@rolandeurope
@ArturiaOfficial"

New Radikal Technologies Delta CEP A2

livestream video upload by GetJervis

New Radikal Technologies Delta CEP A2. OS update will be available for original Delta CEP A owners.

"Another GetJervis Livestream! This time I'm fiddling with the DELTA CEP A 2.
I've had this few weeks and am still playing, so I've asked its creator Jorg Schaaf to join me in the comments Join us whilst I figure it out!

Enjoy x

Kit used in the video:

DElta CEP A2
ARTURIA Keystep Pro"

Tek6 👾 (Roland TR-6S, J-6, JU-06A + Pill Pedal // Erica Synths DB-01 // Arturia Keystep Pro)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"For the 94th 2-Minute video (actually it will rather be "2 x 2-Minute" 😉), we are going for a an uplifting "melodic techno" jam, featuring the Roland JU-06A (synth chords), J-6 (synth chords), TR-6S (drums) ; Erica Synths DB-01 (Bass) ; Arturia Keystep Pro for the sequencing and live transposing parts!

The jams begins with the JU-06A playing a pattern sequenced by the Keystep Pro, where I play with the LFO rate modulating the PWM, allowing to transpose the the riff.

Then, enter the Drums with the TR-6S (only one pattern was used here with the TR-6S' internal sequencer, with probability on some sounds to add small variations 🤩) and the bass part played by the DB-01 Bassline (sequenced by the Keystep Pro).

At last the J-6 is being introduced to play some plucky chords: the simple chords have been sequenced on the Keystep Pro, however I used the "Arp/Rhythmic phrase" feature of the synth to make them syncopate.

* Hardware used *
- Roland TR-6S: drums
- Roland JU-06A + Pill Pedal (triggered by the TR-6S) : synth chords
- Roland J-6: synth chords
- Erica Synths DB-01 Bassline: bass
- Arturia Keystep Pro: sequencer"

Trying Out the Sequential Pro 3

video upload by Midnight Fury

"just a little chill jam playing with the pro 3.
others used are
sequential take5, novation summit, Roland's TR8S, Roland ju-06a, keystep pro, ableton"

Restitution

video upload by David Burpee

"Modular synth track, keystep pro sequencer, original music written by me."

Ultimate Korg Volca Station

video upload by FlipSpark

"I've been getting a few questions on my volca setup recently, so thought it would be best thread them into a video. If you have any other questions, let me know in the comments and I can either answer them or do a follow up video!

This video covers the following:
How to reduce the noise of Korg Volcas
How to balance a mix of Korg Volcas with FX
How I use Strymon pedals as send FX - Bluesky, DIG and Volante
How to sync volcas to an Arturia Keystep Pro and Beatstep Pro
How to use a Kaoss pad for breakdowns and drops"

Volca Vibes

Velocity - From scratch 🌠 (Waldorf M + Timeline // Moog Minitaur + H9 // Roland TR6S // Streichfett)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"Another track built from scratch this time with a retro / new wave 80s vibe 😉 recorded in one shot. In the intro, you are hearing the live/raw sound recorded by the camera just to get that retro feel! 😊

Everything was sequenced by the Arturia Keystep Pro.

The chimes sounds are from the Waldorf M, hybrid analog/digital synth (I used its MULTI mode with 3 layers, where velocity has been used to switch between the 3 sounds).

The bass is being played by the Moog Minitaur through the Eventide H9 (Chorus, adding stereo width).

The drums sounds are coming from the Roland TR-6S (with my favorite VINYL SIM effect on its master bus 🤩).

And finally the LEAD/PADS are coming from the Waldorf Streichfett digital string synth.

* Hardware used *

- CHIMES : Waldorf M + Strymon Timeline (delay)
- BASS : Moog Minitaur +Julianna Eventide H9 (chorus)
- DRUMS : Roland TR-6S
- LEAD/PADS : Waldorf Streichfett
- All synth & drum parts sequenced by the Arturia Keystep Pro"

VEMOM #33 modular set - Thu 3/30/23

video upload by SynthAddict

"Including many modules, Keystep Pro, ATV aFrame, and Korg SQ-1...

Originally played live in the Resident SF EMOM at Noisebridge Hackerspace on Thu 3/23/23

Resident Monthly Electronic Open Mic (March 2023)"

Resident Monthly Electronic Open Mic (March 2023)

video upload by Coyote Hearing Studio

"Resident is a monthly electronic audiovisual open mic event started in 2017. It is held on the 4th Thursday of the month. Resident is casual and cool, and the community you'll find is like no other for aspiring electronic musicians in the Bay. No judgments, no bullshit, just positive support and openness to new ideas.

hosted at Noisebridge - https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Resi..."

Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge: Reverb in D Locrian

video upload by SynthAddict

"Everything drowning in reverb (except some drums).
Roland TR-8 with internal ‘verb, Streichfett with REX-50 nasty reverb,
JX-08 (2 voice mode) with each one going through Ventris large reverb,
ATV aFrame with internal dynamic pressure reverb…
Arturia Keystep Pro for control. Good fun…"

Polyphonic: Using the Keystep Pro for 4-Voice Polyphony in Eurorack Modular - with AJH Synth MiniMod

video upload by AJH Synth Official

"This video demonstrates the Arturia Keystep Pro controlling a MiniMod system in polyphonic mode, and show's how to enable up to 4 voices of polyphony on the Keystep Pro controller keyboard. The MiniMod system uses just 4 VCO's, envelope generators, VCF's and VCA's to supply 4 simple, single-oscillator voices, which are then complimented by either an LFO or noise source to add interest to the sound. This really is about as spartan as you can get for a modular 4-voice setup, so adding further modules would greatly expand it's sound palette, but this is just a proof of concept. Since it's fully modular, even with such a simple voice structure a surprising range of sounds can be achieved.

This was partly inspired by the earliest polyphonic synths, which were initially huge modular systems controlled by polyphonic keyboard controllers, and then the first polyphonic Oberheim synths, which controlled 4 or 8 individual monophonic synth voice modules individually (the superb-sounding SEM), each needing to be setup and tuned. However, this meant that each voice was free to be whatever the user wanted - similar or completely different than the others, something conventional analogue polysynths can't do.

The Gemini 2412 is used here as it has extensive multi-mode filter options, and conveniently contains 2 fully-featured VCF's per module, but also since it is directly based on the filter from the classic SEM module. A pair of Contour Generators serves as a simple and convenient dual envelope per module, although here they are shared for both VCF and/or VCA.
It's unlikely that many would buy a complete modular system purely to use as a polyphonic synth, but as your system grows it may eventually provide sufficient modules to be used in a poly configuration, even just as 2 voices, such as here: [posted here]

POWER: This module setup and PSU is just an example of the concept - it isn't necessary to arrange the modules in this way, and you should always ensure your power supply is sufficient to provide significantly more power to your selection of modules than is needed, across the +12V, -12V, and 5V power lines. For example, in this setup I'm using roughly 400mA on the -12V rail, but the PSU only provides 500mA to -12V, so this is pushing it a little too close to the limit than is ideal. Modulargrid.net is a great tool to use for designing your system and calculating your power needs, but also consult your PSU's documentation for advice on power usage.

MODULES USED:
Vintage Transistor Core VCO x4
Gemini 2412 x2
Contour Generators x2
Discrete Cascaded VCA x4
Dual LFO + VCA x1 (optional)
Entropic Doom x1 (as a noise source, optional)
Precision Voltages (as an offset for Gemini D-FCV, optional)
V-Scale x1 (as a buffered multiple, optional)

The AJH SYNTH Eurorack range consists of high-end modules, all hand-made in the UK, most of which are based on classic, vintage designs, authentically recreating the circuitry of much sought-after analogue instruments and technologies of the past, whilst greatly expanding them, and bringing them to modern Eurorack levels of convenience, limitless flexibility, and reliability.

Check out the AJH Synth playlists for module 'User Guides', and 'Patch of The Week' videos, which will be either performances or 'how to' guides, detailing functions/methods, and a range of sounds, some familiar, some less so, containing a patch sheet at the end to show you how to construct it for yourself.

Video by @DreamsOfWires"

Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge: Cozy (CozyWave)

video upload by SynthAddict

"Quick-n-dirty. since it's been a busy week

Welcome to CozyWave
It’s about as chill as I can get at the moment. :-)

Roland TR-8, Access Virus TI, Roland Boutique JX-08, Arturia Keystep Pro"

Sky Fly 💫 (Vermona Perfourmer + Lethargy + H9 + Particle + Bigsky + Pill // Tanzbar // Keystep Pro)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"Wishing you a happy New Year for 2023 ! May it be filled with music 🎶, peace 🕊️ and love💕!
After experimenting during the last month of 2022 by publishing 7 'Shorts' let's start 2023 with a more than 2-minute video in order to compensate a bit this special month of December 😅

So for this one, only the Vermona Perfourmer was used for the synth parts (Bass, Arp & Pads) and MFB Tanzbar for the drum parts, with both instruments sequenced by the Arturia Keystep Pro.

* Hardware used *
- SYNTH: Vermona Perfourmer
- BASS (Voice1) Dry
- ARP (Voice2) + Dreadbox Lethargy (Analog Phaser) + Eventide H9 Max (Vintage Delay engine)
- PADS (Voices3&4) + Red Panda Particle 2 (Granular Delay / Pitch Shifting Pedal) + Strymon Bigsky (Reverb) + Pill (ducking pedal, triggered by the kick from Tanzbar)
- DRUMS: MFB Tanzbar
- SEQUENCER: Arturia Keystep Pro"

Behringer Teases the "Groove Keys" Ultimate Groove Machine

Like a suped up Arturia KeyStep Pro.

"The ultimate Groove Machine.

We’re super excited to have completed the first working prototype called Groove Keys. The casing is still 3D printed but all functions are already working.

Groove Keys comes with very cool features such as:
- 4-Channel Sequencer
- Dedicated Drum Sequencer
- Internal Polyphonic Sound Engines
- Tons of I/Os and CVs

We don’t have a delivery date or price yet, but as always it’ll be very affordable. While we’re still waiting for chips, our many engineering teams are working on close to 100 exciting products to come.
2023 will be a great year. Stay tuned."

📀Prophet 10 & MFB Tanzbar Jam💾Unhandled Exception

video upload by

"Hola 🌳

This jam is over a year old but I had not found the right spot to release it earlier in 2022. I made some final adjustments to the mix and video now, and I still really enjoy the piece and the energy of it⚡️

The jam was initially set up using the prophet, keystep, tanzbar, and the Strymon Magneto, Monsoon, and Meris Polymoon as effects pedals. The main and secondary prophet melodies are engaged on the keystep live on separate tracks in order to mute/unmute them. The "bass line" is coming from the Tanzbar toms controlled by the Keystep. Wanted to keep it longer so some additional layers of Prophet pads and ambiance were added in Reaper to spice up the arrangement.

🎶 Check out my current releases 🎛
https://postmodernmachine.com/

Sequential Prophet 10 / MFB Tanzbar / Arturia Keystep Pro / Strymon Magneto / Monsoon (Mutable Instruments Clouds) / Meris Polymoon AwTAC Channels / AwTAC Compressors / Elysia Xpressor 500 / Chandler TG Channel / Burl Mothership / Reaper / Kush Audio / Soundtoys"

Synthesizer Improvisation by Santiago Bosch

video upload by Santiago Bosch

"Live Solo Performance Synth Improvisation by Santiago Bosch

Arturia Keystep Pro
Yamaha TX802
Akai S5000
Korg Monologue
Nord Modular G1
Oberheim Matrix 12
Nord Lead 2
Waldorf Microwave XT"

G-Storm Electro: Introducing Influx 8-Channel Eurorack Audio Sub-mixer

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2022

Introducing Influx, an audio sub-mixer for eurorack.
A streamlined design taking 16HP.
Six channels having LED mutes, level, and pan.
A stereo input pair having level control.
Stereo mix output.

In this video I'm putting the Influx mixer though it's paces.
I put together an elegant live performance patch using all 3 of my cases.
Be sure to listen on headphones or quality monitors to hear all the sub-bass frequencies.
Drum Modules | Pittsburgh (PGH) modular Safari
Snare | PGH Polar Bear | PGH Local Florist | PGH Analog Delay Unit | Feedback Squeez compressor
Bass | Cre8audio Capt'n Big-O | G-Storm 101-VCF
Lead | PGH Primary Oscillator | G-Storm SH5-VCF | Happy Nerding FX Aid - Clouds Reverb Algo
Sample | Erica Sample Drum | G-Storm Pro-VCF | Mutable Clouds | Shakmat Gemini Path
Percussion Gates | Malekko Varigate 4
Bass/Lead Sequencing | Keystep Pro
Recorded direct, no other mastering or effects.

Check my Reverb store for availability Influx and other cool modules I build by hand."
*REVERB* http://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro

Note Reverb links are affiliate links. See the site's privacy policy for more info.



"Manage the Influx of audio signals in your Eurorack modular system. Influx is a streamlined 8-Channel audio sub-mixer. Suitable for your mixing needs within smaller to medium sized systems. Or chain two Influx units together for larger systems.

6 Mono Input channels each having: Bourns 20mm throw audio level faders w/ 3x gain possible, blue LED latching audio mute button, pan pot, and a scribble strip!

One Stereo Input pair of Left/Right inputs on channels 7/8 - Audio level rotary pot w/ 3x gain possible, Channel 7/(mono) is normalized to both L/R if nothing is plugged into Channel 8/R jack.

For larger systems you can chain two units together for a total of 14-Channels. Simply patch the output pair of one Influx to the 7/8 input of another. A 10-to-16 pin ribbon cable is included. Each module is 142 solder points all crafted by hand in limited quantities, and tested for quality assurance.

Specs:

16HP (80.5mm) Module width
22mm Module depth
21 mA on +12V
9 mA on -12V
5V not used
Influx pairs well with:

Pittsburgh Modular Outs
Befaco Output module v3
GSE DC571 Lo-Fi Dual Compressor
…another Influx mixer for 14-channels"

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ARTURIA KEYSTEP DEMO & REVIEW - 10 Reasons Why This MIDI Controller Is So Popular

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Demo and review of ARTURIA KEYSTEP 37 USB MIDI KEYBOARD CONTOLLER, plus comparisons to the original and ARTURIA KEYSTEP PRO. I'll present 10 reasons why this has been such a success for Arturia and also some areas where it falls short.

Discussion and demon of the sequencer, arpeggiator, chord mode, inputs and outputs, modular, eurorack, keys and build quality."

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