"COLDRIVER RAVIN" (live session #4 / virtual concert, A Tangerine Dream Xperience homage suite)

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"'COLDRIVER RAVIN' is an original hypotic title created from the NRSynth Moog Modular big Ancestor bass sounds. This is a Tangerine Dream "live style 1977" homage concerts.
- 1 LEFT : Kurtz "E" Mindfields : Moog sub37 (overdrive & delay MXR), SynthR3 Mono (ARP 2600 filter), OB3 Oberheim Organ, Arturia "Synclavier & Solina VST on KX88.
-2 CENTER : Kurtz "C" Mindfields : NRSynth Moog Modular big Ancestor (+ Steiner Parker filter) & ARP Ancestor, SynthR4 master sequencer (960 type sequencer mode), SynthR3 Arpeggiator, Hansy Mellotron.
- 3 RIGHT : Kurtz "P" Mindfields : NRSynth Moog Modular, ARP Pro-Soloist, Hansy Mister M (Mellotron Brass), Rhodes on A90 Ex.
Recorded & Mixed on Sequoia 15 / M32 Midas.
"Coldriver Ravin"" composed by jean-Luc Briançon (Aka Kurtz Mindfields).
Thanks to Stephen Ingrand & Remy Wasselin.
Links :
Bandcamp : https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/"

"Kosmic Djazz for Sun Ra" (from coming album "Electronicazz Vol.2")

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"Presenting first title from new project for 2023 !
Electronicazz vol. 2, a cosmic jazz adventure ...
Kurtz Mindfields : Rhodes, VPiano, SynthR3 soloing, Retro One Soloing, Hansy Mister M Polysynths & Mellotron Electribe2 & friends Drummer's loops (Yann Van Eijk, Fabrice Laurent).
Stephen Ingrand (NrSynth) : big Ancestor Moog sequence programming.
Cover album conception by Mary (Le Crayon de Lune)
Artistic free videos from Pixabay.
Links:
https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/
https://www.lecrayondelune.com/

COSMIC LANE, Pt. 1 (live sessions / virtual concert, A tangerine Dream Xperience homage)

video upload by KurtzMindfields

Update: Part 2 here

"'Cosmic lane, Pt.1' is an original title created from my SynthR4 demo works. This is a Tangerine Dream 'live style 1977' homage concerts. What a psychedelic period !

- LEFT : Kurtz "E" Mindfields : Minimoog Model D (overdrive & delay MXR), Synthr4 paraphonic (JP6 filter), Mister M Hansi (Mellotron Choir/Brass) on KX88, OB3 Oberheim Organ, Arturia 'Mellotron piano' VST on KX88.

-CENTER : Kurtz "C" Mindfields : SynthR4 stéréo sequencer (based on Cherokree patch personnal sequence), Arturia Solina & CS80 VST on SL73 Studio logic, Arturia Modular Moog (Gong & bass flanged) on A90,

- RIGHT : Kurtz "P" Mindfields : Retro One NRSynth, Moog Sub37, ARP Pro-Soloist (Flûte), Hansy Mister M (mellotron Strings/Cello / Harpsi & Strings pad), on A90 Ex, SynthR4 Paraphonic (Poly6 Filter on SL61 Studio logic), SynthR3 (Sync Solo sound).

Recorded & Mixed on Sequoia 15 / M32 Midas.

'Cosmic Lane, pt.1' composed by jean-Luc Briançon (Aka Kurtz Mindfields).

Thanks to Rémy Wasselin."

Bandcamp : https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/

FOR KLAUS SCHULZE : DESERT WINDS (live Session)

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"I was wondering how to pay an ultimate homage to the great Klaus Schulze.
My greatest memory of this artist was from the beginning of his career his ability to go alone with his synths on stage and take us into his sonic, cosmic and fabulous universe.
So i plug my synths and recorded live this musical piece, for Klaus, with humility,, and start an improvisation in 3 parts around a sequence work under his influence.
Instruments : SynthR3 ARP 4012 & S.E.M : master stéréo sequencer (with TC M300 & SPX90 reverb/delay), Retro One NRSynth : Big Moog bass & Winds ( + Line 6 Chorus & DD2 Delay), Ancestor NRSynth (ARP 2600) : S&H rain (+ Midiverb reverb), Minimoog D (+ MXR Phaser & Delay), Waldorf Zarembourg : Phased Strings, Mister M Hansy : Mellotron Choir.
Recorded live at Nuage7 Studio, Domaine de Sourzy (06/05/2022)
Thanks to NRSynth (Stephen) & Rémy (SynthR).
https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/"

Miles Voyager (part2) [from coming album "Electronicazz vol.2"]

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"Presenting new title from new project for 2023. Blue notes day :=)
Electronicazz vol. 2, cosmic / nu jazz adventure .
Kurtz Mindfields : NRSynth Retro One Bass, Stage Rhodes 73, Clavinet D6, SynthR3 arpeggiator, Moog Sub37, ARP Pro-soloist, Roland Vpiano, Arturia Solina & OBX pads, drums loops.
Cover album conception by Mary (Le Crayon de Lune)
Links:
https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/
https://www.lecrayondelune.com/"

SYNTHFEST 2023 : NRSynth Show case part 1 : Legendary Flavours of the Minimoog model D !

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"Hello, Show case (part 1) : presenting the great RETRO ONE from NRSYNTH.
Retro One is a clone of the Minimoog model D (the sound!), with new options that make it a modern, creative and portable mono synth for endless fun.
All recorded & live playing sounds are created by NRSynth Ancestor & Retro One (except strings machines) by Stephen Ingrand & Jean-luc Briançon (Kurtz Mindfields)
1000 thanks to the SYNTHFEST TEAM (wonderful)! Filmed at L'Odyssée d'Orvault.
00'00 : Shine On my Crazy Retro One
01'23 : Manfred my Man
03'30 : Retro Activy
links :
https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/
@SynthFestFrance
http://nrsynth.fr/"

SYNTHFEST 2023 : NRSynth Show posts

Flying Over The Moog / Tangerine Dream(s) / (NRSynth Ancestor & Retro One MK2)

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"Moog day! The real sound of old Moog with my NRSynths.
Ancestor Moog clone, inspired by the MOOG 55 (1974) & Retro One MK2, clone of the Minimoog D (1972). Set up (in 4 videos tracks) :
Up left : Ancestor M55 1 : main Sequence with both filter Moog & multi-mode Steiner Parker. Sequenced by SynthR4 / Vintage Delay VST.
Up right : Mister M Hansy : Mellotrons, Pro 800 B : polysynth analog, TORO Behringer : Big Moog bass.
Down right : Ancestor M55 2 : Drone controlled LFOs effects, Rhodes with PedalBoard.
Down left : Retro One : Minimoog D lead & M300 TC reverb/delay, S.E.1 Studio Electronics : LFO Effects, Ancestor M55 effects.
Title composed by Jean-Luc Briançon."

"A World of Heritage" (Heritage Modular Synthesizers) - 8 Voice Digital Modular Synth

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"Présentation of the prototype 'HERITAGE SYNTHESIZERS' from Frédéric Rible.
Digital modular 8 voices synthesizer with complete legacy analog interface & analog like sound!
All sounds and effects are made by the Heritage Synthesizers in 6 lives sessions.
Sounds created by Frederic & kurtz.
Up left camera : Heritage Modular main stéréo sequence live work / Keystep pro Arturia.
Down left camera : Mister M across Heritage modular filter, "PPG like" pads & effects & Bigbass end line
Up Right Camera : Heritage Modular second stéréo sequence rythm noises, strings like pad, bass line.
Down Right camera : 'Inside' the Heritage, first Triangle solo , second Formant solo and big analog end pad.
Track by Jean-Luc Briançon.
Links :
https://www.heritagesynthesizers.fr/
https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/
Title will be availble on Bandcamp april 2024 on new EP."



"The Heritage Modular synthesizer has been designed to mimic the typical look and feel of an early 1970s modular synthesizer but with full polyphonic capabilities. The feasibility is tightly linked to the usage of digital technologies available in 2020 to DIY enthusiasts.

From a musician perspective, the system should provide the illusion of using a classical analog modular synthesizer with knobs, switches and patch cables.

The core of the synthesizer is based on Pure Data: a powerful sound engine for the generation and processing of audio signal. The underlying algorithms has been chosen for faithful emulation of analog circuitry characteristics. As the goal is to provide with hardware user experience, the Pure Data GUI is only used during the software development phase.

A dedicated set of hardware modules has been designed to act as controllers for Pure Data. These modules are populated with knobs, switches, lights and jack sockets, as for any other classical modular synthesizer. The communication between Pure Data and these hardware modules is done via an I2C bus implemented over a standard 16-pin Eurorack connector.

This project has started in July 2020 as a DIY effort, with a first version up and running in July 2022."

Kurtz Mindfields Live at SynthFest 2017 - teaser - "The Dreaming Void"

Published on Sep 7, 2017 KurtzMindfields

A bit of synth spotting in this one, with Minimoog Model D on leads.

"Extract from the 40 minutes concert: 'The Dreaming Void' album in live at the Synthfest 2017. Berlin School return !
Captation et Réalisation by Guillaume Diard
Sample titles :
- Earth Albedo 0.37
- Mahjong Constellations
- Aletheia Part 2
Thanks to Patch Work Music, Moog France, Christophe Duquesne, Nany Sound, Philippe Brodu (Algam), Olivier Briand, Bertrand Loreau, Alain Parrain, David Perbal, Delphine Cerisier, Jean-Michel Maurin ....
The Dreaming Void coffret (2 Vinyls + CD) available at:
https://asso-pwm.fr/shop/kurtz-mindfi... (october 2017)

ELECTRONICAZZ

Published on Dec 25, 2019 KurtzMindfields

Playlist:

1. ELECTRONICAZZ PART 1 - Wired Jan (official video)

New project for april 2020, back to electro-jazz flavors!
Recorded at Studio Nuage7 - Domaine de Sourzy -
Live Session réalisation: Raphaël Vezzosi & Théodore Schlumberger.
Keyboards: NRSynth Retro One, ARP Pro-Soloist, OBmx, Moog Sub37, S.Electronics SE1 (Synthbass), Roland A90 (Hammond), Rhodes MKI, Walforf Zarembourg( Clavinets), EMU Longboard 61 (Brass Pad) & drums programming
Extract from coming album Electronicazz
Music Jean-luc Briançon (Kurtz Mindfields)

2. Electronicazz part 3 - Giorgio (official vidéo)

first extract from the new coming album ELECTRONICAZZ (april 2020)
back to electro-jazz flavors with analog gear.
Somes sounds are inspired by mister Moroder ....

3. Electronicazz part 2: The NRsynth studio session

Extract from the session at NRSynth place (Clones analog synth créator: http://nrsynth.fr/ ).

Ancestor 1 = ARP 2600, Ancestor 2 = Moog Modulaire sequences, Ancestor 3 = minimoogD, Yocto = TR808. Rhodes across analog Tri Chorus ans Phaser.
Title "The Last Ride".

Prodyssey ASB Creamware, using as an old modular synthesizer, with Beatstep Arturia.

Published on Jan 15, 2016 KurtzMindfields

"Demo (1/3) of the great emulation of the ARP Odyssey, the creamware ASB can do many things (polyphonic synth, lead mono synth, with memories and internal effects ...), but at first we are expected to get that particular ARP sound and philosophy approach! lets see as a typical old ARP modular sequenced synth!? Well after working with, i can saying that his doing well the job!"

Kind of interesting when you look at the different sections of the panel as different modules, which essentially they are. A standalone synth is just a bunch of modules patched together. What makes a modular a modular is being modular. :) Meaning... You can swap modules about, in and out, to create different systems. Because you have to patch discrete modules together, all the inputs and outputs for modulation then add to that.

Flying Again (extraits/making of part 1) / Projet 2024

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"Kurtz Mindfields & The French craftmen ... the adventure goes on ... 'Encore !'
Following "Flying From Berlin To Paris", the new project is on the way.
- Stephen Ingrand : NRsynth Ancestor Moog 55 & Retro One MKII, Elka 490 Strings, Arturia Mellotron VST flûte solo.
- Kurtz Mindfields : NRsynth Ancestor Moog 55 & Retro One MKII, Elka 490 Strings, Pro 800, ARP Pro-Soloist, A90 ex, SynthR4, Arturia Mellotron VST.
All sounds, effects & sequences are created by Stephen Ingrand & Jean-Luc Briançon.
Studio Nuage7 July 2023.
https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/
http://nrsynth.fr/"

SYNTHR3 : THE BURNING SCHOOL TAPE ... the new coming album !

KurtzMindfields

"Hello! This is some extract from the new coming album, available for christmas 2020 !
The new project is a complete album made with 2 Synthr3, and few mellotron & Strings samples :
The SynthR3 is a French synthesizer born from the imagination of Rémy Wasselin (analog part), his meeting with Jean-Luc Lartigue (digital part) and Laurent Cartaux (oak woodwork part). I had the honor to be the artist chosen to test and develop musically this magnificent project presented in a quality wooden case.
The philosophy of Synthr3 is based on a modular patchable modulation matrix that can be stored in personal banks. But above all it is a true analog "chameleon", adept at taking the colors of any of the famous interchangeable filters that Remy has reproduced with his know-how: Moog, ARP, Oberheim, ... every day you can choose the synthesizer you want to hear.
The modern software encompassing it all transforms the SynthR3 into the perfect companion for the stage or the studio: polyphonic sequencer, arpeggiator, double mono or paraphonic synthesizer, synchronizable and stereo.
This album is the result of my artistic and tonal adventures, based on a cosmic and dreamy Berlin School style, where, except for a few samples, the SYNTHR3 is the star of the show.
Best regards."

Moog Sub37 turns into "Berlin School of electronic music"

Published on Jul 17, 2015 KurtzMindfields

"Programming the great Moog Sub37( part 3/4). Using as a 'Modular synth approach'. All tracks recorded with the Moog except 2 tracks with Oberheim OBM-x.
recorded with SSL Channel, X32 Mixer Desk, Magix Sequoia.
Basis tracks from coming title "earth Albedo 0.37" /Kurtz Mindfields / 2016 album)"

http://www.moogmusic.com/products/phattys/sub-37

SYNTHR3 goes to Stranger Things Theme (live session), demo 1/3

Published on May 6, 2020 KurtzMindfields

"Great sequence recreate with Synthr3 (seq line), Electribe2(bassdrum), Moog Sub37 (Long bass), Hansy Mister M (choir Mellotron).

The SYNTHR3 is a new analogic semi-modular great synthesizer, with patch memories (no câbles, but stwitch with leds!) , arrpegiator, sequencer ... and 2 filters you can choose from several propositions: ARP 4072, Oberheim SEM, Moog Ladder, Steiner Parker ... an incredible stand alone modular synth for production!

The SYNTHR3 will be deep presented during SYNTHFEST FRANCE (home edition, web videos & interview) the 23 may 2020!
Conceptors: Rémy Wasselin (concept & all analog parts building ), Jean-luc Lartigue (all digital building) and Laurent Cartaux (Woods case building), Artist: Kurtz Mindfields aka Jean-luc Briançon."

DANCING "TOGETHERE" : SYNTHR3 connected to all set up! (live session)

KurtzMindfields

"This is the last SYNTHR3 video for June!
I'v been midi connected the SYNTHR3 to the MOOG Sub37 & Korg Electribe2 with a Prodipe Midi Merger on a MIDI Roland PC-70 controller for live session!
A90 Roland controls the Hansy Mister M, Retro One NRSynth & SE-1.
All works fine!
I' ve been programmed all sequences, Keys ranges (Upper, Lower)
All works fine !
All plugs into the MIDAS M32 mixer with diverses effects reverbs & delays
Happy day !"

THE LAST RIDE: NRSynth workshop & studio session

Published on Apr 15, 2020 KurtzMindfields

from the coming album "Electronicazz vol.1".
Title "The Last Ride" has been fully recorded at NRSynth workshop & studio Stephen Ingrand's place, few days before the Covid 19 confinement.
almost all Analog synth & effects has been building by Stephen from NRsynth.

SYNTHR3: "PHÈDRE 74", early Tangerine Dream ambiance.

KurtzMindfields

"This is a multi-tracks musical 'psychedelic' piece inspired by Tangerine Dream early albums played on the SYNTHR3.

Track 1: SYNTHR3 : Arpeggiator in mode 2 controlled by Studiologic SL-161
Track 2: SYNTHR3 Paraphonic patch mode 1 with Ring Mod controlled by Studiologic SL-161
Track 3: SYNTHR3 : Drone mode with VCAs opened
Track 4: SYNTHR3 monophonic patch lead controlled by Studiologic SL-161
Track 5: ARP Pro Soloist : oboe
Track 6: Hansy Mister M: Mellotron mark'V' : Strings & Choir"

Retro One NRSynth bigbass line sequence

Published on Nov 6, 2018 KurtzMindfields

"Working with the R1, 3eme VCO in Square wave 32' adds an incredible bass presence in that patch, mixed with the 3D software!
Title: Ice Castle (coming album Gate Of A New Dimension - 2018/12)"

Introducing the New Powerful SYNTHR4 Desktop Analog Synthesizer

SYNTHR4 "COSMIC" DEMO video upload by KurtzMindfields

"Introducing the new powerful SYNTHR4 !
I sounds designed and recorded the new Synthr4 from SynthR & Ozoe. This musical piece was recorded with 4 synthr4 tracks, and one midi connected (NR)synth at the end (sequenced), without nothing else more, exept little limiter/compressor for youtube.
4 VCOs, 2 filters (8 choices), 3 LFOs, pans, Mono/Paraphonic 4 voices, split mode, powerful mono & poly sequencer, step sequencer (like 960 moog), Arpeggiator, aftertouch mono, patch memories and 2 internal effects (reverb, delays, flanger, phaser, chorus and Shimmer! from Yves Usson), ring mod, 4 portamentos ...."

Pre-wired analog compact synthesizer with interchangeable filters** and MIDI control Paraphonic synthesizer possédant the suivants modes:
• paraphonic 4 voies,
• duophonic 2 voices bi-timbrale,
• Bun
• accord 4, accord 3+1
• Arpeggiator
• Sequencer
• Sequenceur d'accord
• Step sequencer interactive
• Song : chainage of several sequences of a type.

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