Intellijel Dubmix Gangeshwari ~ Strymon Cloudburst

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Intellijel Designs System
Dubmix with Mini Expander, Azimuth 2 , Quadrax,
Shapeshifter , 2x Amps , 4x Planar 2 , 2x Polaris Multi Mode Filter,
4x Dixie II +, 2x Plonk , 2x Multi FX 1u, 2x Mixup, 2x Tangrams,
2x Quadratt 1u, 2x passive LPG, Dr. Octature 1 & 2, Steppy,
Scales, Bifold, Flurry (master clock), Quad VCA,
Sealegs, Quad Inverter, µMod V1 , ADSR,
Cylonix - Cyclebox II with expander,
ARC Serge TKB,
Tunefish Temps Utile and
2x Ornament and Crime Gangeshwari Scale number of notes: 6
notes (in cents): 0, 385.9, 497.7, 702.3, 792.2, 996.1
Mutable Instruments Ripples 1
Ritual Electronics 2x Flexibilite´
4ms Peg
XAOC Batumi
Strymon Cloudburst (2x) Midi CC ( 8 channels) by 16n Faderbank AtoVproject
Drums : Kick by Dixie, Snare by Plonk, Hihat by Plonk to Azimuth2.
10.05.2024
video # 2372

Getting Started with NGEN

video upload by Spektro Audio

"Learn how you can get started using NGEN, our Algorithmic MIDI workstation!

In this video tutorial, we'll walk through how to set up NGEN with a DAW, use different Generators and MIDI FXs, and how to use it to create an entire track algorithmically.

NGEN is a unique 16-track MIDI sequencer that lets you combine multiple algorithmic / generative generators and MIDI FXs to sequence hardware or software MIDI instruments."

Chapter list:

00:00 - Intro
00:37 - NGEN Hardware
02:24 - Main Menu
03:07 - Track Selection
03:58 - Generator Sub-Menu
04:22 - Parameter Values
04:34 - Param Knobs
05:05 - Param Pick-Up
05:35 - Animations
05:56 - Track Settings
06:20 - Generators
06:55 - MIDI FXs
08:14 - Creating a Track
09:10 - Patterns
10:15 - Projects
10:56 - Outro

Sequential Circuit Prophet 5 rev 3.3 SN 4327

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"This is a beautiful P5 rev3.3 with full midi and expanded patch memory. I had this serviced about 2 years ago by Greg Montalbano in the bay area of California. This synth sounds as good as it looks and works perfectly. The only cosmetic flaws are very minimal and circled in red in the photos. The first flaw is 2 little indentions is the wood on the rear top right corner. The second cosmetic flaw is the badge on the front left is starting to delaminate. I don’t know if it’s just a protective film that peels off or what, I never wanted to find out haha. As far as audio you can find a track I made using this P5 for every sound except the field recordings of birds on SoundCloud by searching ‘Rallycars and Dinosaurs’ the song name is ‘August’."

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Roland Jupiter-8 SN 110836

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"Roland Jupiter-8 for sale. Meticulously serviced over way too many hours to be better than the rest. We don't cut corners here - the reliability of our instruments is our top priority, so we invest all the time love and money it takes to get things right. As a result, this instrument works like new and sounds incredible! This one's pre-MIDI, but we can install an Encore Electronics MIDI retrofit at an additional cost. This is an earlier 12 bit unit. Tuning was improved in later 14 bit units. If you'd like this unit converted to a 14 bit one for an additional fee, please contact us to discuss."

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E-MU E4XT Ultra Sampler Sequencer Rack Synthesizer

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"It's in great shape, very clean overall and fully functional. Screen is bright and easy to read. Software: EOS v4.61 with 128 channel card installed, effects installed, midi option card installed, adat option card installed and 128mb of sound memory installed. It also has the ASCII keyboard port for editing via keyboard which makes for easier and faster editing (keyboard not included)."

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Expressive E Introduces Noisy 2 - The Next-gen MPE synth

video uploads by Expressive E

Playlist:
Noisy 2 - The next-gen MPE synth
Noisy 2 - Hear It in Action
Noisy 2 - Walkthrough Video

Press release follows:

After the successful launch of Osmose, MPE expert company Expressive E continues to expand its sound ecosystem with Noisy 2. Built for expression, Noisy 2 offers a new MPE mode that goes way beyond regular MPE integration. Its workflow was built for intuitive and expressive sound design, unleashing novel playing possibilities. To match its next-gen MPE abilities, Noisy 2 is powered by an outstanding sound engine based on new acoustic and analog resonators. This synth was made to be expressive with any MPE or classic MIDI controller and brings a brand new expressive experience for sound designers and musicians.

Unlocking new playing gestures for MPE users

At the heart of its MPE mode, Noisy 2’s expression blocks offer new playing possibilities for MPE users with trig modes.

Inspired by its Osmose experience, these Trig modes are a new, powerful, and playful way to trigger envelopes: add sound impulses by accelerating your gesture downwards (push), upwards (lift), or alternating up and down (shake) at any point within the key’s travel.

Listen to the new musical possibilities unlocked by Noisy 2’s MPE mode here.

Easy expressive sound design

Noisy 2 has been built to make the expressive sound design experience fun and intuitive.

Its workflow enables musicians and sound designers to intuitively choose their own way of interacting with the sonic dimensions of any preset. With a few clicks on the expression blocks, users can find the perfect balance between Pressure, Aftertouch, and the envelope generator to refine their personal expressive playing experience.

Producers and musicians can now integrate new motions into their projects by sculpting sounds directly with their hands and fingers.

On top of deep MPE integration, Noisy 2 offers various ways to simply and creatively add motion to sounds. With both classic MIDI and MPE controllers, the Expression Control section can now deeply alter each layer of Noisy 2 and its two FX slots with a simple turn of a knob.

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Neuzeit Instruments brings AI to Eurorack

Neuzeit Instruments WARP: AI-powered wavetables, stereo spread, knobs saved in presets: NEW firmware video upload by Neuzeit

https://www.neuzeit-instruments.com/warp

Details from the video:

- New: AI powered wavetable/spectrum generator
- New: stereo spread parameter
- New: knobs saved into presets
- And many more cool features that firmware v2.00 brings!

0:00 Intro
1:25 AI wavetable generator
7:22 AI knowledge
10:07 WT export for other synths
11:19 Stereo widening
12:27 Recall pot positions
16:09 Other new features

Press release:

Neuzeit Instruments has released new firmware for its synthesizer “Warp”. Among other things, it contains a wavetable editor that works with artificial intelligence. A neural network generates overtone spectra that are translated into wavetables by Warp. Three parameters are available to the user, with which he can playfully and fluently morph through the creations of the neural network.
The generated wavetables can not only be used within Warp, but can also be exported as a wav file for use in other synthesizers.

Warp is a four-voice synthesizer in Eurorack format whose sophisticated engine is a hybrid of additive and wavetable synthesis. The core features:

- Wavetable morphing in two dimensions (XY)
- complex spectral filters
- Wavetable FX (Fold, Bend, Drive, Redux)
- Oscillator FX (AM, FM, PM, Sync, Noise, Detune)
- 2 ADSRs, 2 LFOs
- Extensive modulation matrix
- Classic high and low pass filters per voice
- 4 wavetable editors onboard, also supporting import of wavetable files from SD card
- 7 potentiometers as expressive hands-on macro controls
- Workflow focussed on detailed work in the studio, easy handling on stage

The WarpEx expander adds:
- MIDI support and extensive CC control
- MIDI MPE
- 4-voice polyphony

The new firmware v2.00 is now available to download for free from the manufacturer's website.
More information at www.neuzeit-instruments.com/warp

If you want to get an impression of what Warp sounds like, you should watch this video with an hour of pure sound demos:

video upload by Neuzeit

Playing Synthesizers...with a Guitar?! Jamstik Visits the Perfect Circuit Showroom

video upload by Perfect Circuit

"Jamstik makes a line of wildly fun guitars—but hey, you might be wondering...why does a synth shop like Perfect Circuit give a heck about a guitar? Well, for one, all instruments are beautiful—and two, Jamstik makes MIDI GUITARS. They function perfectly well as standard electric guitars, but they also use proprietary technology to translate your guitar playing into MIDI data that synthesizers understand.

Not only that, they use a clever mapping of detected audio data in order to generate MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) data...making them a nuanced and quite powerful and expressive means of interfacing with MPE-capable synthesizers.

Jamstik recently came by our Burbank, CA showroom to see what they could do plugging their guitars into our synthesizers. With the expert guidance of our very own Jacob Johnson, they narrowed in on the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave, Roland Juno X, and, of course, a Eurorack modular system featuring Tiptop Audio's new ART-equipped modules.

Learn more about Jamstik on our blog, Signal

Pick up a Jamstik guitar of your own"

Drum Rack Buddy - MaxforLive Sequencer for Ableton Live by Ned RUSH

video upload by Isotonik Studios

"Hey there, music makers! Today, we're diving into the world of drum sequencing with a powerful tool called the Drum Rack Buddy. Whether you're a beginner looking for quick and basic beats or an experienced producer delving into deeper, more obscure rhythms, this Max For Live MIDI plugin for Ableton Live has got you covered.

So, what exactly is the Drum Rack Buddy? It's a 16-track sequencer designed specifically for drum racks (or any instrument) to help you sequence drums and percussion with ease. Let's take a closer look at its features, starting from left to right.

First up, on the far left, we have the note trigger. Each track corresponds to a specific note, allowing you to trigger sounds in your drum rack. You can customize these notes to your liking. Plus, there's a handy Trig button for previewing sounds and a Mute button for silencing tracks during sequencing.

Next, we have the sequencer itself, which can switch between Steps, Velocity, Chance, or Retrigger modes. This is where you'll craft your beats, adjusting sequences to perfection.

Moving to the far right, we find the Track Controls, offering even more customization options. You can set the direction of the sequencer, edit steps or constraints, randomize sequences, and more. It's a playground for experimentation and creativity.

Don't forget about the Pages tab at the top, allowing you to access different sequencing pages for fine-tuning your beats. And in the top right corner, you'll find the Global Controls for managing all tracks simultaneously, from clearing steps to randomizing patterns.

We've packed a lot into the Drum Rack Buddy, including features like scaling, shifting, and adjusting note lengths, to give you complete control over your rhythms. Plus, the Grid feature provides a visual aid for precise sequencing.

We hope you enjoy using the Drum Rack Buddy in your music production adventures. And if you decide to share your creations on social media, don't forget to tag us @nedrush and @isotonikstudios. We'd love to hear what you come up with! Until next time, happy beat-making!

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/d..."

OXI CORAL FW 2.0 Tutorial - How to Use the New ACID Engine

video upload by OXI Instruments

"The upgraded ACID engine is included in the CORAL 2.0 release, out now!

This is our take on the 303-style synth: a variable-shape virtual analog oscillator that seamlessly morphs from the classic Saw to Square and Pulse waveforms with dynamic PWM capabilities. There is one post-filter distortion and the edgy filter has been finely tuned for a gritty sound.
You can add accents via MIDI or via the AMP CV input. Morph controls the accent amount.

CONTROLS:
harm: controls the overdrive distortion
timbre: defines the oscillator waveform
morph: sets the accent amount

How to get glides?
- Use a pair of V/oct CV and Gate and send glides from your sequencer or change the pitch while gate is active. - If using MIDI, create a MONO (1-voice) part and send legato notes (almost overlapping notes should also be enough to trigger a glide).

How to get accents?
- You can feed CV modulation to any of these (for example, the Vel or Mod outputs of a sequencer). With MIDI, you can play with the velocity levels.

This new release adds a delay effect and other improvements 🙌🏻

As always, all sounds are played by Coral! 🧨

Head to our site to get the update: https://oxiinstruments.com/oxi-coral/..."

Keyboard Jun '84 | Turmoil in MIDI land, and isn't pretty

video upload by Espen Kraft

"Not everyone was happy with how MIDI came by and what it became. Many well known people (today) were pretty harsh with how Sequential and the 4 Japanese companies set the standards. The nay-sayers were quite moronic though. They had their chance to be part of the gang, but they bottled it for themselves.
Back in 1983 the MIDI spec page was 10 pages long, but it expanded rapidly. As it was "open source", every manufacturer could implement it as they saw fit and that caused all kinds of problems.

New tech and techniques have always polarized opinion and most people fear new things. Today the rise of AI is such a thing. Some people go bat shit crazy over it, while other's embrace it. Some just ignores it as well. No right or wrong. It all depends on where you're at I guess."

Powerful but Simple Eurorack Multichannel Sample Player // Samples 2 by SoundForce

video upload by DivKid

Video timeline below.

"Wow what an impressively powerful yet somehow simple use of 4HP! The new Samples 2 from SoundForce is a multichannel sample player with loads of features offering lots of musical approaches to working with samples, mono or stereo use, on board mixing, simple sample and settings file set up and more than I'm going to write out here. Watch the video, I hope you're as impressed with it as I am."

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Drum Machine History by Oli Freke

"The drum machine has progressed massively since the days of the home organ player. Here Oli Freke takes us through a brief history with lots of audio examples, highlighting the most iconic models to have been released during the last 60 years and the part they have played in shaping musical trends."

You might remember Oli Freke from his Synthesizer Evolution book, synth posters, and demos previously posted here.

Check out the full article on Sound on Sound here.

Timeline for the above podcast:

00:00 - Introduction
00:51 - Early Rhythm Machines
02:57 - The First Korg Rhythm Machine
04:03 - The Invention Of The Transistor
08:02 - Solid State Rhythm Machines
13:48 - Using Drum Machines In Mainstream Hits
17:05 - The First Programmable Drum Machines
21:59 - The Introduction Of Drum Pads And Brains
25:27 - The Arrival Of Digital Samples And The Linn Drum
30:59 - The Era Of Sampling Drum Machines
37:11 - The Impact Of The Roland TR-808 and TR-909
42:54 - Other Notable 80s Drum Machines
44:41 - The Introduction Of MIDI
46:51 - Standardised Layouts And Spec
50:12 - Analogue Circuit Modelling And Software
53:45 - Back To Hardware With Eurorack Modular
54:52 - Drum Pattern Generation With AI

"Oli Freke is a London-based musician, artist and author who has had a life-long passion for electronic instruments, synthesizers and electronic music. Currently working for the BBC, he has previously enjoyed success with electro band Cassette Electrik supporting the Human League on tour, written music for television and produced dance music since the 1990s.

His Synth Evolution range of posters, celebrating the synthesizer and electronic music culture, launched in 2017 and led to the definitive, hand-illustrated book, Synth Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (and Back), featuring every commercial synth of the 20th century.

www.synthevolution.net www.linktr.ee/olifreke"

Hans Zimmer presents THE LEGEND HZ Synthesizer

video upload by SynapseAudio

The Legend HZ Preset Demo

video upload by SynapseAudio

"Demonstration of select factory presets by Kevin Schroeder."


via Synapse Audio

"Developed in collaboration with iconic and multiple-award-winning film composer Hans Zimmer, The Legend HZ builds on the legacy of its predecessor, The Legend.

The result of this collaborative effort is an analog modeled software synth which is uniquely positioned for use in modern film scoring and music production applications. Most importantly, it retains this position while faithfully recreating the sonic characteristics of the original hardware.

The Legend HZ has been designed with great care and attention to detail, so that no opportunities were missed to create a software synth which is both highly usable and insanely versatile. It is at heart the product of the combined knowledge of a genre-defining composer and Synapse Audio’s experience emulating an industry-defining synthesizer.

Building on the success of The Legend, we’ve teamed up with Hans Zimmer to mark new ground in analog modeling synthesis. Multiple features have been added to The Legend HZ that were previously unavailable with The Legend. These include an additional three oscillators (and with them an added polyphony setting), a modulation matrix, a 32-step sequencer, an MSEG for added modulation controls, and an expanded effects section.

The Legend HZ even contains a fixed filter bank that was modeled after Hans Zimmer's personal Vintage 914 Fixed Filter Bank, an exceptional and rare piece of hardware.

Moreover, 200 factory presets developed jointly by expert sound designer Kevin Schroeder and Hans Zimmer have been added. The factory soundbank gives anyone access to a wide range of cinematic-style sounds, while The Legend HZ itself provides access to some of the very tools used by them.

The Legend HZ is available in VST®, AAX and Audio Unit formats, and supports MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE), as well as the Native Kontrol Standard (NKS).

The Legend HZ features summary
Accurate circuit simulation
6 high-quality VA oscillators
8x oversampled engine
Comprehensive effects section
Unison, Mono, 4-,8- and 12-voice Polyphony modes
Support for MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression)
Advanced Arpeggiator/Sequencer
Available as VST, Audio Unit and AAX

Relic Flow (NEW APP) by Alexander Zolotov of WarmPlace.ru

video upload by Alexander Zolotov

"Relic Flow is a generator of Lo-Fi rhythms, noise patterns and drum loops based on unique synthesis algorithms from NightRadio. More than 4 billion samples from the depths of the Mathematical Universe!
The app is the successor to Fractal Bits and Relic Waves.
Available for iOS and Android
https://warmplace.ru/soft/rflow

Features:
* search for new sounds with three buttons: next random set, edit code, previous set; each set of 12 sounds corresponds to a code of 8 characters (you can save/copy/paste it as plain text);
* three types of keyboards for live performing: on-screen buttons, PC keyboard, MIDI input;
* several processing parameters + control via MIDI;
* real-time audio recording to WAV (32-bit);
* export to: WAV (one file or a set), SunVox (samples + effects in one file), text clipboard;
* the LCK button freezes individual samples - they will not change during the search for new sets;
* iOS: Audio Unit Extension (AUv3), Wi-Fi export/import."

Roland CR-78 w Tauntek MIDI mod (FULLY SERVICED) SN 945925

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"This one has the amazing TAUNTEK upgrade installed on it which adds these unique features:

MIDI clock, in, sync.
Custom Patterns program editing using the WS-1 method, but now without needing the rare WS-1!!
MIDI module mode, which let you control and play each individual sound (kick, snare, hi hat, tom, ecc)
15 User programs for saving your patterns
no battery installed anymore
FULLY SERVICED by pro tecnician

100% perfectly working conditions

Amazing aestetics conditions (just some marks on the wooden case)

This one was lucky to not suffered of usual battery leakage. Inside circuitry is perfect."

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Introducing ALT - pin matrix analog synthesizer - full demo

video upload by cyma forma

"ALT is an analog soundscape synthesizer designed to expand the realms of sonic exploration, through intricate motion.

in this demo, we go over the 3 sections of ALT (Voices, Alter, Movement), cover all main features, explain the pin matrix, the workflow, and show a few examples of how the synth can sound.

key features:
- 5 voices with free frequencies or following scales to create beautiful melodies
- stereo panning per voice
- MS-20 style stereo filter
- wild delay with infinite feedback
- modulation pin matrix with 2 LFOs, a random generator, an envelope follower, and 17 destinations
- light and sound sensors to make it react to its environment
- midi and CV inputs
…

ALT is for creatives who wish to explore a different workflow that will give rise to unheard harmonies, complex rhythmic patterns and precise sound design.

out on kickstarter on may 22nd.

subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know about the launch and early bird discounts https://www.cymaforma.com/newsletter

ALT played by théo fernandez
video directed by romain cieutat
photography by fabien faure
motion design by geoffroy bucaille
sound recorded by sylvie hareau"

Tom Oberheim SEM Reissue with Midi SN 550

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"Super rare Oberheim SEM reissue with midi in amazing shape and functioning 100%."

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Walpurgis Night ~ Dreams in the Witch House

video upload by Ebotronix

Make Noise System
Contour, Erbe Verb, Function, LXD, 2x Maths V1, Maths V2,
2x Mimeophone, 2x MMG, 4x Moddemix, Morphagene , Mysteron,
2x Optomix, 2x Pressure Points / Brains, QMMG, QPAS,
Rene´, Spectraphone, 5x STO, 2x Telharmonic (Shepard Generator) ,
Tempi, 5 x Xpan, XPO, 2x Wiard Wogglebug!
more € rack:
4ms Peg,
Befaco Stereo Mixer,
Doepfer R2m Ribbon Controller , A 156, A 182-1.
Mutable Instruments Shades.
Tunefish Modular 3 x Ornament and Crime (Locrian Scale) ,
Temps Utile, µ Yarns.
XAOC Batumi (3x), FX Aid XL (2x)
Strymon AA1 Level Shifter and 2x Cloudburst ~ Midi CC by 16n Faderbank!
12/ 8 time, part one in E♭ ~ part two in E
30.04. / 1.05 ~ 2024
video # 2368

Breaking Out of "West Coast" Synthesis With the Modern Buchla Easel

video upload by Reverb

"The Buchla Modern Music Easel is the third iteration of the modular synthesizer originally designed by Don Buchla over 50 years ago, defining the concept of West Coast synthesis.

Shop the Modern Music Easel and read more at [Reverb here]

Filmed at Narwhal Studios in Chicago.
https://narwhalchicago.com/

0:00 - Intro Jam
1:12 - What's New
5:41 - JAM 1
6:07 - Creating a Patch
11:43 - JAM 2
12:14 - The Arpeggiator
15:43 - Voltage Sequencer & Pulser
19:27 - JAM 3
19:52 - Integrating MIDI & Other Devices
21:42 - JAM 4
22:25 - Using External Audio & the Envelope Generator
23:00 - JAM 5
23:39 - Outro"