Patch of the week 15: Stranger Things on minilogue xd

Published on Jul 13, 2019 Korg

"Recreating the classic analog sounds of the Stranger Things theme song on Korg minilogue XD!

For more in-depth minilogue xd tutorials, check out the minilogue xd in-the-studio series here"

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volca modular Patch of the Week 4: 4-bar Dynamic Synth bass

Published on Apr 27, 2019 Korg

"This patch of the week, we create a four bar long dynamic synth bass pattern that can be used for genres like techno and synthwave. Check back each week for simple patches that you can follow along on your volca modular at home!"

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Patch of the Week 61: Benny Benassi Bass on Korg volca keys

Published on Jun 5, 2020 Korg

"Using the massive low end of the Korg volca keys to recreate a classic bassline."

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Patch of the Week 84: No More Tears intro on wavestate

Korg

"Our celebration of Metal Month continues with a truly anthemic track bathed in lush synths that complement the driving bassline, monster guitars and, of course, the unique vocals stylings of the Prince of Darkness himself!"

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Patch of the Week 51: minilogue + NTS-1 Stereo Multi FX engine

Published on Mar 27, 2020 Korg

"The minilogue is still one of the best sounding and easiest to use modern analog polysynths! We combined it with the NTS-1 from Korg's Nu:Tekt lineup to add some digital stereo FX to minilogue's lush analog sound."

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Patch of the Week 31: minilogue xd + volca modular – external modulation patching

Published on Nov 9, 2019 Korg

"Users have been asking how to take modulation signals out of the Korg volca modular- well in this video we connect signals out of volca modular into the CV control voltage inputs on xd to modulate its parameters using volca modular’s modulation sources."

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Patch of the Week 47: volca nubass First Patch

Published on Feb 28, 2020 Korg

"The KORG volca nubass is a groundbreaking bass synth implemented with KORG’s new-generation vacuum tube: NuTube. This modernized technology is implemented into the oscillator, sub oscillator and drive circuits; creating incredibly warm tones and rich distortions that only a tube can provide. This unique form of sound generation, along with nubass’ low-pass ladder filter, delivers countless timbral possibilities."

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Patch of the Week 19: “Drive” Soundtrack Style Bass/Lead Split on Korg prologue

Published on Aug 17, 2019 Korg

"Follow along as we become real human beings with this guide to approximating one of the most famous songs from the movie 'Drive.'"

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Patch of the Week 45: Using Nu:Tekt NTS-1 as Korg monologue MULTI Engine Oscillator, Part 2

Published on Feb 14, 2020 Korg

"The MULTI engine oscillator in the NTS-1 is the same as on Korg prologue and minilogue xd, meaning it can load custom oscillators created with the SDK. Here’s another way to combine NTS-1 and monologue together into one synth."

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Patch of the Week 62: Korg volca keys Sequencer Experimentation

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"Using 8 of the volca keys' sequencer steps as a repeating ostinato, and the other 8 as a movable bassline to do experiment with improvisation."

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Patch of the Week 44: Using Nu:Tekt NTS-1 as Korg monologue MULTI Engine Oscillator

Published on Feb 7, 2020 Korg

"The MULTI engine oscillator in the NTS-1 is the same as on Korg prologue and minilogue xd, meaning it can load custom oscillators created with the SDK. Here’s how to combine NTS-1 and monologue together into one synth."

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Patch of the Week 40: ARP 2600 – First Patch

Published on Jan 10, 2020 Korg

"How to get your first sounds out of an ARP 2600 that has had all its sliders zeroed out. Adding in oscillators by patching and breaking the normalled connections that the 2600 is known for."

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Patch of the Week 50: volca nubass + volca sample BREAKBEAT ACID JAM

Published on Mar 20, 2020 Korg

"The Korg volca nubass is the most performable acid bass synth out there – with a unique analog VTO (Vacuum Tube Oscillator) providing huge, fat analog sounds, plus the ability to randomize and evolve your transpose, slide, and accent settings, run this bass synth through an overdrive (in this case, Korg’s Nu:Tekt OD:S tube overdrive pedal kit) and add some volca sample drums for pure acid breakbeat bliss."

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Patch of the Week 52: minilogue + NTS-1 Ambience

Published on Apr 3, 2020 Korg

"Creating some calming ambience by combining the minilogue's four analog voices with the digital monophonic synth engine and pristine stereo digital multi FX of the Nu:Tekt NTS-1."

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Patch of the Week 57: volca modular + NTS-1 + SQ1 Polyrhythms

Published on May 8, 2020 Korg

"An exploration of polyrythmic sequencing using the internal sequencer on volca modular synced to the Korg SQ1 sequencer controlling the NTS-1 digital synth kit."

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Patch of the week 39: ARP Odyssey – Sample + Hold Tips and Tricks

Published on Jan 3, 2020 Korg

"The S+H on the Korg ARP Odyssey is uniquely powerful among vintage synthesizers, and can be routed and controlled many different ways. Here’s how to find sweet spots and create sound effects using the S+H to modulate aspects of your sound."

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Patch of the Week 49: volca nubass with Nu:Tekt OD:S Tube Overdrive

Published on Mar 13, 2020 Korg

"The Korg volca nubass features nutube analog vaccum tubes in its oscillator (VTO: Vacuum Tube Oscillator) circuit as well as the saturator for its sub oscillator. But what if we use the Nu:Tekt OD:S tube overdrive pedal DIY kit to add even more tube gain to our signal? The result is a totally distorted acid bassline with massive squelch and filter rip."

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Patch of the week 13: Blade Runner style sounds for minilogue xd

Published on Jun 29, 2019 Korg

"Creating a Vangelis-style Blade Runner patch on Korg minilogue xd using the fully analog VCOs available on all Korg 'logue' synths!"

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Patch of the week 17: Daft Punk Style Resonant Bassline on Korg prologue

Published on Aug 3, 2019 Korg

"Recreating one of our favorite Daft Punk sounds on the Korg prologue 8!"

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Patch of the Week 86: Rainbow in the Dark synth line on wavestate

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"POTW Synths of Metal continues with another anthemic song, and synth riff to match, compliments of Jens Johansson who also used a Korg T-Series amongst other synths!"

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