"It’s important when you start it up that you put the big knob in the middle . This is a trick if you don’t have sound. Because it’s an open chip and it’s circuit bending but we created it that it cannot get broke."
"Our fractal sequencer has blossomed into something new, yet familiar. Follow along as we take a quick look at the new and improved Qu-Bit Bloom v2, a 3-channel, 64 steps per channel CV and gate sequencer with a whole lot of tricks up its sleeve!
Pre-Orders are now available. Shipping everywhere May 27, 2025!"
Check with dealers on the right for availability.
Update: press release follows:
Qu-Bit Electronix readily reimagines mainstay sequencer as Bloom v2 with additional features and configurability compared to predecessor
SAN CLEMENTE, CA, USA: Q-Bit Electronix, acclaimed as a California-based modular synthesis brand behind the likes of Data Bender, Nebulae, Stardust, and other premier Eurorack modules, is proud to announce availability of the Daisy platform-based Bloom v2 — readily reimagining its mainstay sequencer as a multi-channel fractal formulation offering an abundance of additional features and configurability compared to its predecessor in ways that its creators collectively could not have hitherto imagined, yet perfectly aligns with an already established ethos of turning a knob and creating musical magic — as of June 18…
As a three-channel, 64-step CV and gate sequencer at its roots, Bloom v2 provides all the bread and butter controls considered necessary for creating a catchy, melodic sequence. Saying that, though, a quick push through the ‘leaves’ — like a tree, the enhanced Eurorack module in question features up to 128 different paths from the eight-step ‘trunk’ sequence’s seven ‘branches’ (taking those eight steps up to 64) to reach those ‘leaves’ and allow everything to musically bloom — reveals just how impressive its available array of controls actually are. After all, Bloom v2 lets users dial in any and allsequence data on a per-step basis — not just the note pitch. Put it this way: while it is perfectly possible to set gate state and length, slew amount, and ratchet amount — read: real (clock-synchronised) ratcheting, no less, users can also allow Bloom v2 to generate any aspect of the sequence by pushing the new reseed button, effectively dice-rolling the sequence for a fresh new take with each push of that button!
“Bloom was really the beginning of our foray into Qu-Bit’s new design ethos, whereby the module can take the wheel and generate beautiful music, if you want it to.” So says Qu-Bit Electronix Co-Founder Andrew Ikenberry by way of an alluring opener, before going on to reveal, “There was so much we wanted to do with the first Bloom, but couldn’t due to the hardware limitations of the time; now, with the Daisy platform, flexible USB port, and bespoke sequence editor, we really feel like Bloom v2 is the de facto Qu-Bit sequencer!”
And advancements have clearly been made above and beyond Bloom. Outside of having an additional channel and double the step length for sequences, Bloom v2 can save and load sequences — and their ‘branches’ — to and from a connected USB drive. Taking things several steps further, Qu-Bit Electronix has gone so far as to integrate a web-based sequence editor on Narwhal (https://narwhal.qubitelectronix.com/), its settings web app, where users can edit every aspect of a sequence — even editing the branch steps, so they can access a fully-programmable 512-step sequence — as well as setting a host of preferential behaviours and settings. Since sequences can be saved as individual files, users can share their sequences with other Bloom v2 users, adding the potential for a rich community of sequence-builders.
Eagle-eyed users of Qu-Bit Electronix’s original fractal sequencer Eurorack module will, without doubt, first become aware of a change brought about by Bloom v2’s updated layout, irrespective of its impressive new features. For instance, the main sequence encoders are now in a horizontal arrangement, with an intricate arboreal pattern weaving between each step. Furthermore, front panel artwork also acts as an eye-catching reference by illuminating which ‘Tune Mode’ the step encoders are using, with five different step editing modes currently available — namely, Note Pitch (illuminated in blue), Gate Length (green), Slew Amount (orange), Ratchet Amount (purple), and Mod Output (white).
Worth noting is the fact that the three channels on Bloom v2 each sport a new output — labelled mod 1, mod 2, and mod 3, respectively — as a CV modulation-focused affair that is fully sequence-able alongside the (self-explanatory) gate 1, gate 2, and gate 3, plus note 1, note 2, and note 3 outputs of the two other channels. But better still, there are three different output modes to choose from when working with those new outputs, Shapes being the default mod output as an LFO shape-builder mode, whereby each step can output a unique LFO shape or ratcheted variant of that shape, allowing usersto build complex modulation strings that are synchronised with the ‘trunk’ sequence; Envelope mode outputs a simple AD (Attack Decay) envelope with per-step peak control; and Stepped Voltage mode outputs a fixed voltage per step between 0V and +5V, perfect for velocity or stereo pan sequencing.
But Bloom v2’s sequences are not just outputted as voltages. Thanks to the new MIDI output and included TRS-to-MIDI cable, it can drive any MIDI-equipped device with its fractal power, and, at the same time, an onboard USB port allows it to become a MIDI host. Try transposing the sequence with a chromatic keyboard or triggering full pattern swaps on the fly with a MIDI controller.
Concludes Andrew Ikenberry: “Bloom v2 really opens up generative sequencing in a whole new way. Indeed, it can be random, while surprisingly intriguing and musical, and I’m excited to share this new evolution of our sequencer with the modular community.”
Clearly, then, Bloom v2 is evolutionary, hitting all the sweet spots as a creative sequencer with its immediacy and fine-tuning abilities all rolled neatly and imaginatively into an 18HP-width Eurorack module that adds a handful of requested additions as well as a few unexpected but game-changing new features. Furthermore, it is future-proofed by being based on the easily-updatable Daisy platform, so Q-Bit Electronix will continue tending their readily reimagined mainstay sequencer while watching how Bloom v2 blossoms throughout the modular community, members of which who can continually content themselves with planting the seeds of their next patch in the meantime.
Bloom v2 is available worldwide from Qu-Bit Electronix’s growing global network of distributors (https://www.qubitelectronix.com/distributors) with an MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) of $499.00 USD or directly via its dedicated webpage (which includes more in-depth information) here: https://www.qubitelectronix.com/shop/p/bloom-v2
"I’ve designed a set of original Eurorack modules with intuitive interfaces and powerful features to help you create melodies, harmonies, and custom sequences in your synthesizer setup.
The T=3^x⋅2^y Midi Clock Divider makes it easy to explore rhythmic possibilities. The intuitive front panel shows the relationship between all outputs at a glance.
The 4051 Permutational Sequencer turns simple gate signals into complex sequences. This sequencer uses three gate inputs as a binary number, which determines the order of its steps.
Take your melodies and harmonies to the next level with the MC2VQ MIDI Controllable Dual Voice Quantizer.
The T=3^x⋅2^y Midi Clock Divider makes it easy to explore rhythmic possibilities. The intuitive front panel shows the relationship between all outputs at a glance.
Flexible Rhythms: Outputs are organized into triplet, standard, and dotted note divisions, perfect for creating musically meaningful patterns.
Seamless Integration: Combine any three outputs with the 4051 Permutational Sequencer for instant access to unique and inspiring sequences.
Reset in and out: To sync to other modules or use the reset in to make it reset itself if you want different sequence lengths.
Whether you're building complex grooves or experimenting with polyrhythms, this module simplifies the process.
Simple Inputs, Complex Sequences
The 4051 Permutational Sequencer turns simple gate signals into complex sequences. This sequencer uses three gate inputs as a binary number, which determines the order of its steps.
Dynamic Variations: Feed it three successively halved standard notes like quarter, eighth and sixteenth notes for a standard left-to-right sequence. But the real magic happens when you replace any of the inputs with another signal, resulting in limitless creative possibilities and rhythmic variation.
User-Friendly Design: Color-coded inputs make it easy to understand and control.
CV Output Range and Level Options:
The CV output range is adjustable via a dedicated switch, allowing you to tailor it to your specific needs. Additionally, the level knob provides precise control over attenuation for fine-tuning the signal.
Trigger Output:
Each time the sequencer advances to a new step, a trigger pulse is sent from the trigger output, making it easy to synchronize with other modules or external gear.
This sequencer is a powerful tool for creating evolving patterns that push your creativity to new heights.
Perfectly Spaced Notes, Dual Voice, MIDI Control
Take your melodies and harmonies to the next level with the MC2VQ MIDI Controllable Dual Voice Quantizer.
Dual CV/Gate Output: Creates two sets of CV/Gate outputs from the same scale or chord, resulting in lovely and complementary harmonies.
Unique Mixing Capabilities: Blend the three analog inputs differently for each output using dedicated mixers, generating beautiful harmonies or cascading arpeggios.
MIDI Input: Use a MIDI keyboard or sequencer to set scales or chords on the fly, enabling seamless chord progressions and harmonic shifts.
MIDI Output: Use the two voices generated by the quantizer to control your MIDI synths, or send the output to the next MC2VQ to synchronize scales across both modules.
Smooth Transitions: The quantizer’s algorithm distributes active notes evenly across the 1V/oct range for fluid and consistent transitions.
Trigger Inputs: Optional trigger inputs let you synchronize outputs with a fixed rhythm for precise timing.
Whether you're composing melodies or creating complex arpeggios, this module provides a unique and expressive way to shape your sound.
See the Trilling label below for additional posts.
"Echolocator is a unique stereo delay with an algorithm developed by 112dB, the Echolocator is a hands-on precision tool that lets you take manual and very musical control over small nuances. Like a bat navigating its environment in the dark, you can feel your way through your live performances and shape the delay response and character on the fly.
Timeline:
00:03 - Take 1 / Simple Nanoloop sequence through the Echolocator
01:27 - Take 2 / Drone with monotribe through the Echo
02:36 - Take 3 / Electric guitar though the Echolocator with footswitch assigned to freeze
03:06 - Take 4 / MC-303 through the Echolocator in "dirty" mode
05:07 - Take 5 / Lapsteel freestyle through the Echolocator with footswitch assignet to Magic (patch randomisation)
06:16 - Take 6 / Moog Subharmonicon through the Echolocator
07:44 - Take 7 / Electric guitar through the Echo with pitched down shimmer
08:18 - Take 8 / LXR drummachine with MIDI synced Echolocator
09:39 - Take 9 / Casio SK-1 throught the Echolocator with pitched down shimmer
10:48 - Take 10 / Bassline DB-01 through the Echolocator
12:10 - Take 11 / Electric guitar through the Echolocator
12:38 - Take 12 / Motorsynth thought the Echolocator"
The Echolocator is a hands-on precision tool that lets you take manual and very musical control over small nuances. Like a bat navigating its environment in the dark, you can feel your way through your live performances and shape the delay response and character on the fly. Featuring 12 parameters for detailed sound design, save/recall functions for all parameters, MIDI control over all parameters and a sleek aluminium case to match our lineup of compact desktop units, the Echolocator will let your setup take flight in any live show, studio or sonic experiment.
Features
A unique stereo delay algorithm developed by 112dB
"(c)2007-25 by RetroSound
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Famous Oberheim Synthesizer Sounds part4
0:06 Styx - Mr. Roboto
0:18 Pat Metheny - This Is Not America
0:28 Sylvester Levay - Airwolf Theme
0:38 Talk Talk - Living In Another World
0:51 J.- M. Jarre - Overture
1:02 Queen - Radio Ga Ga
1:16 Man Without Hats - Safety Dance
1:25 ELO - Secret Messages
1:35 Jermaine Jackson - When The Rain Begins To Fall
1:45 Journey - Separate Ways
1:57 Space - Magic Fly
2:10 Kenny G - Songbird"
"Berlin Legacy: A Cosmic Journey Through Time! Step into the heart of the 1970s electronic revolution with Berlin Legacy—a meticulously crafted soundset for Synapse Audio Dune 3, designed to channel the hypnotic pulse and ethereal textures of the iconic Berlin School. This collection of 50 exclusive presets is a love letter to the pioneers like Klaus Schulze and Tangerine Dream, blending vintage analog warmth with cutting-edge digital precision. Whether you’re looking for pulsating sequences, soaring leads, or otherworldly pads, Berlin Legacy offers the tools to recreate the magic of retro-futurism—or forge entirely new cosmic pathways!
🎹 What’s Inside? 50 wonderful multi-layered royalty-free presets - carefully crafted by OttO K. Schwarz, an experienced sound designer worked with Access Music, Modal Electronics, Native Instruments, etc.: Sequences That Breathe: Driving arpeggios, hypnotic step patterns, and evolving sequencers that capture the soul of analog modular systems mixed with modern capabilities; Leads With Character: From warm and cosmic character to gritty, oscillator-driven solos—every sound tells a story; Pads With Warmth: Lush, cinematic textures designed to add depth and motion to your tracks; Plucks In Neon Color: 70s and 80s-style plucks and synths with a fresh view.
🎹 Why Berlin Legacy? Instant Inspiration: Ready-to-use sequences and presets for film scoring, ambient productions, or Berlin School revival projects; Authentic Retro-Futurism: Every preset is dialed in to mirror the raw, organic imperfections of vintage gear, while leveraging Dune 3’s modern power; Flexible Modulation: Velocity, Modwheel and Expression are assigned in each preset! So you can morph sounds on the fly; Cosmic Versatility: Perfect for sci-fi atmospheres, meditative journeys, or rhythmic electronica.
🎹 For Whom? The soundset is perfect for producers craving the timeless vibe of 70s/80s electronica; sound designers seeking ready-made textures with a retro soul; or nostalgic explorers who want to lose themselves in swirling analog galaxies! Unleash the Legacy—where the past and future collide in a symphony of light and shadow. Berlin Legacy isn’t just a soundset—it’s a time machine both into past and the future!
"Tape Worm From This weeks video on modifying my CR 78
Download The song, CR78 Multitrack samples and stems, and also see the full song recording and much more here :- / cr78-multitrack-116781483"
"(c)2007-24 by RetroSound
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One of my favorite instrumental tracks from the late 70s.
Magic Fly by the french group Space from the album Magic Fly (1977)
composed by Didier Marouani (ecama), produced by Jean-Philippe Iliesco
Featured the Moog Minimoog, Oberheim OB-Xa, Moog Source and Boss DR55
This cover song series contains my own recreations of my favourite songs from the last 50 years. The original music from which I take inspiration belong to their respective owners. I recreate tracks only for personal passion and to pay homage to these tracks.
My intention is not to create covers that sound exactly like the original (if you want to hear identical sounds, please listen the original). It's more of an inspiration with my sounds from the old synthesizers from the past and of course the great appreciation for the original performers and producers."
"When the Arturia Microfreak drives the Moog DFAM. That gives you something more musical than just a groove machine. So much to explore with this Moog if you take time with it.
This electronic symphony reminds me this strange landscape we found lost in the middle of Mongolia.The specter of a lost serenity, absorbed by the sky.
I hope you will enjoy this song as much as I had fun playing it."
"Ambient and cinematic, drop into the black sand shore of mystery. Moog Matriarch Lamentation and Audiothing Noises for the strange and mystic feeling. The Arturia Minifreak for this ... I don't know ... chord generative and the Mopho X4 for the pad. Have fun with this almost 10 minutes of dark drone endless reverie shadows dance.
Verse 1) Upon the blackened shores, where whispers roam, Where windswept tales are carved in ancient stone. In the misty veil, secrets softly sigh, Beneath the northern sky, where dreams can fly.
(Chorus) Black sands beneath my feet, In Iceland’s embrace, where mysteries meet. Where the wind’s wild song entwines with the sea, In this land of endless reverie.
(Verse 2) Through the veils of fog, a world unseen, Where shadows dance and memories convene. In the echo of waves, a melody untold, In the heart of nature, where stories unfold.
(Chorus) Black sands beneath my feet, In Iceland’s embrace, where mysteries meet. Where the wind’s wild song entwines with the sea, In this land of endless reverie.
(Bridge) In the depths of the night, where stars ignite, In the soul of Iceland, where magic takes flight. Through the misty morn, the secrets call, In this timeless land, where wonders enthrall.
(Chorus) Black sands beneath my feet, In Iceland’s embrace, where mysteries meet. Where the wind’s wild song entwines with the sea, In this land of endless reverie.
(Outro) In the whispers of the wind, I find my song, In Iceland’s embrace, where I belong. Forever bound to this ancient land,
I hope you will enjoy this song as much as I had fun playing it."
The microKORG 2, 8 voice synth and vocoder engine. 4 voice in dual/layered mode.
"The microKORG, one of the most iconic and recognizable synths in the history of music, revolutionized the music world with its unique form factor and unmistakable sounds, making it an industry standard for musicians everywhere. Renowned and loved by musicians, sound engineers, producers and gadget buffs everywhere, the microKORG has now evolved to a more powerful, more flexible and richer level - the new microKORG.
While retaining some of the iconic aspects of the original , including the convenient portable size, easy to play mini keybed, the large dial for selecting program genres or the vocoder with dedicated mic, the new microKORG offers a completely new, powerful sound engine, many more useable programs, a visually astounding user interface, and so much more."
"Its Magic Fly time. Recently fixed up my CS-15 and got a JX-3P on the cheap, so here's a cover that uses a little of both. Recorded on my modular, JX-3P, Korg Polysix and CS-15."
"Dive into the mesmerizing world of electronic music with my latest house jam, featuring the Elektron Machinedrum and the Analog Heat.
In this video, we take a sonic journey improvising on a house groove. I tried to to recreate the iconic sounds of the legendary Roland TR-909 and TB-303 with the Elektron Drummachine. You won't believe the depth and versatility of this incredible sampler and drum synth.
mind.
i will also be channeling the spirit of the classic TB-303, creating a deep and hypnotic bassline crafted on the machinedrum too.
Witness the magic of real-time tweaking as we explore the Machinedrum's intuitive interface, showing you how to improvise your beats on the fly."
Use the player controls on bottom to skip around. You can find descriptions for each video below. You can find additional Synthesizers.com contest posts here.
Playlist:
1. O Z Hall: Zebra Synth
Dive into the enthralling world of synthesizers and witness O Z Hall's outstanding entry, "Zebra Synth", in the Synthesizers.com Composition Contest. Crafted with unparalleled precision and technique, this remarkable composition combines an array of captivating sounds that will take you on a breathtaking sonic journey.
Hall masterfully utilizes three distinctive patches in "Zebra Synth" to create an immersive soundscape. The first patch features a drone made using a Q106A oscillator, which is meticulously processed by a wave folder. Another oscillator, intertwined with linear FM from the wavefolder output, results in a fascinating "clang tone" that is beautifully amplified by a digital reverb.
In the second patch, a sequenced voice is artfully produced by employing two re-paneled Q106 oscillators. One output is channeled into the input of the linear FM, which subsequently provides intriguing timbral variations. The Q119A sequencer's 3rd row masterfully controls a Ratchet effect, adding even further depth to the composition. An expertly-applied digital delay effect enriches the output of this patch.
Lastly, the lead voice is ingeniously designed using the Q169 Dual Oscillator with Pulse Width modulation. O Z Hall skillfully manipulates the 24db/oct low pass filter in real-time to deliver an electrifying performance. The extended digital delay effect ties the entire sonic experience together. O Z Hall's "Zebra Synth" draws its arsenal of modular synthesis tools from the Synthesizers.com catalog, including Q106, Q106A, Q119A, Q171, Q148, Q127, Q169, Q168, Q167, Q114, Q174, and Q175A modules. The creative process has been meticulously executed, showcasing how these modules can be combined to engineer a rich and dynamic sound adventure.
"This stream is very special as we kicked the whole thing off with one of our favorite techniques: making a tape loop! We were on hold with CVS and the hold music was beautifully distorted, so we recorded it with Jacqueline's phone and then we recorded it onto an 8 Second tape loop. We then built an entire improvised electronic music set out of it. The spontaneity and uncertainty involved with creating a tape loop on the fly adds to the magic and as you will see and hear, we took the ball and blissfully volleyed it to and fro. The resulting performance is quite the cosmic journey through space and time. Our buchla inspired modular, nord modular g1, tascam porta 02 mkii, handmade tape loops as well as Jacqueline's signature dual Boss RE-20 Space Echoes are all in play here."
"AIRA Compact puts Roland’s legendary creative magic in the palm of your hand. Easily play and perform with these highly jammable instruments—anywhere, anytime. Chain them together to catalyze your creativity or connect with MIDI gear, computers, and music apps to expand your setup. Just power on and go with the flow.
About the T-8 Beat Machine
The T-8 Beat Machine is a mini rhythm factory with six tracks of pristine TR drums plus a TB-303 bass track. Embodying decades of modern musical sound, the T-8 gives you the power to create infectious tracks in seconds flat. Craft on-the-fly acid jams or trap bangers with the intuitive 16-step sequencer, shape sounds with onboard controls, and flip and dice beats with simple, yet powerful tools.
About the J-6 Chord Synthesizer
The J-6 is a portable synth toolbox with all the building blocks you'll need to bring harmonic substance to your jams. Pairing a powerfully unique chord sequencer with lavish JUNO-60 synth tones, J-6 packs a versatile feature set into a highly jammable format. Generate soul-stirring song ideas with the turn of a knob and explore 100 chord sets over a variety of genres. Experiment with styles and variations to coax dancing lines and rhythmic patterns from your chords. Add lush chorus, reverb, or delay to frost your sound.
About the E-4 Voice Tweaker
Harmonize, auto-pitch, vocode, loop, and glitch your voice all from the portable E-4 Voice Tweaker. Want hands-on control? Connect a mic or input a feed and easily explore effects using the sliders, function buttons, and scatter knob. From looping live jams to livestreaming or tightening up and expanding performances, the E-4 will transform your voice into your new favorite instrument.
"Roland's birthday party it's not over! A few days ago they sent me these little magic boxes to try them out and in less than an hour of tweaking, I came out with this song!!! The song title "A Big Tiny World" is because they are BIG sounding TINY boxes indeed! :D They are:
Their sound quality is astonishing! It's amazing to have the power of ACB technology in such a small form factor... Everything you hear in this video was played and recorded in real time, no post processing or FX was added. I had so much fun, I hope you like it!"
"Join our pal Dustin for the debut of the AIRA COMPACT line of synthesizers !
These three desktop style devices combine some of Roland's most recognizable and powerful sound palettes into a portable, affordable, and outrageously fun package!
Check out our in-depth Signal article for more details - https://bit.ly/3L08Msr
0:00 - Intro jam
1:07 - Overview of Aira Compact Line
2:54 - T-8 Drum Machine & Bass Synthesizer
5:50 - J-6 Four Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer
9:50 - E-4 Vocal Processor, Looper, & Effects
11:57 - Robot Acid BOPS !"
Fun, Pocket-Size Instruments with Innovative Creative Features, Authentic Roland Sounds, and Class-Leading Connectivity
Los Angeles, CA, May 10, 2022 — Roland announces AIRA Compact, an all-new series of ultra-portable instruments with free-flowing features for creative exploration and authentic Roland sounds. Fun, affordable, and easy to learn, the T-8 Beat Machine, J-6 Chord Synthesizer, and E-4 Voice Tweaker bring serious musical power to everyone from hobbyists and gadget collectors to tech-savvy pros.
AIRA Compact instruments let anyone jam, perform, and develop ideas on the go with friendly controls, inspiring sounds, and loads of intuitive music tools. Users can realize complete compositions with a single unit or expand their possibilities by connecting and synchronizing with other AIRA Compact models. From one master unit, multiple AIRA Compacts can be mixed and monitored with headphones or an external speaker system. It’s also possible to interface with computer DAWS, mobile music apps, and hardware instruments via USB-C or MIDI.
Driven by Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) and other advanced technologies found in top-line Roland instruments, AIRA Compact delivers the real-deal sounds behind decades of hit music. Users can create with the genuine voices of Roland icons, including TR rhythms, TB basses, JUNO synths, VT effects, and more.
Driven by Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) and other advanced technologies found in top-line Roland instruments, AIRA Compact delivers the real-deal sounds behind decades of hit music. Users can create with the genuine voices of Roland icons, including TR rhythms, TB basses, JUNO synths, VT effects, and more.
AIRA Compact strikes the perfect balance between portability and power. Each model is small enough to slip into a pocket and features an inviting panel to jump-start the creative flow for immediate results. Onboard lithium-ion batteries provide hours of continuous use per charge, while Roland’s famous build quality will support musical adventures for years to come.
T-8 Beat Machine
The T-8 Beat Machine combines iconic Roland drum and bass sounds in a go-everywhere rhythm factory. Beatmakers can build tracks with legendary sounds from the TR-808, TR-909, and TR-606 drum machines, paired with the shapeshifting low end of the dynamic TB-303 Bass Line. The six-track drum sequencer features the famous TR-REC workflow, enhanced with deep tools like step loop, pattern shift, probability, and others to generate dynamic performances with constantly evolving grooves. The T-8 also provides an authentic TB-303 bass experience, including the tactile power to squeeze, squelch, and mangle sounds in the moment.
J-6 Chord Synthesizer
The J-6 Chord Synthesizer is an endless well of musical inspiration, pairing a powerful chord sequencer with the lavish tones of the renowned JUNO-60 synth. Creators don’t need to know chords or theory to make music—they can simply call up one of 100 chords sets and build compelling chord progressions with one-touch presses on the built-in keyboard. Styles and variations are also available to coax dancing lines and rhythmic patterns from chords. Users can quickly string progressions together via step input, tweak the sound with dedicated filter and envelope controls, and add polish with customizable delay and reverb effects.
E-4 Voice Tweaker The E-4 Voice Tweaker combines advanced voice transformer tools and standard vocal effects with a hands-on interface that’s meant to be played. Performers can go from traditional vocal enhancements to punchy beatboxed grooves to striking alien soundscapes—all in a single tune. Pitch and formant sliders are available to instantly change the vocal gender, create robot voices, and more. Auto Pitch, automatic harmony, and vocoder processors are included, along with reverb, delay, and other effects. There’s also a built-in 24-second looper for capturing performances on the fly, plus a unique Scatter function for slicing and dicing the sound via a dedicated panel knob.
Availability & Pricing
The Roland AIRA Compact series is now available in the U.S. for $199.99 each."
"Just Patching for fun. No Talking. Thanks for listening! :) :)
#eurorack #livejam #prizmprime
Patch Notes: Drums: Samples from Tip Top Audio "One" modules and "Prok" 12bit FM drum modules.
The Erica Synths "Black Sequencer" allows me to create RANDOM melodies in real-time and save them to new pattern slots, so I can create new basslines LIVE and then go back and forth between them.
The MAIN filtered chord stab/sequence is a chord coming from Mutable Instruments Braids, running through the Patching Panda Moon Phase Filter and then into the Erica Synths Acid Box III desktop filter, then into the Noise Engineering Desmodus Versio Reverb!
The Second Chord Stab is coming from the Qubit "Chords" module.
The ever-changing-magic-ride-cymbals are my own custom ride samples, loaded into a Tip Top audio "One" sample module - I can easily roll the pitch, and change ride samples in the fly with knobs.
After about 45minutes, I'm all warmed up and jamming my ass off! WOOT!!
This session was a blast! I think this is the best I have ever done when starting from almost nothing and just GOING FOR IT! I'm really learning how to work my system a lot better after watching TROVARSI last weekend!
0:00 Getting started and patching up 15:22 Starting to JAM with the session (still patching...) 37:06 Jamming, Dean-Style!"
// I’ve read review after review, vintage and modern just slamming the Boss KM series mixers from 1978 as “garbage.”
Hahahaha!
My stars. Perhaps if you have never known the abandon of a warehouse, or the magic of a massive field or beach lit only by stars, and the heady transformation of everything into everything else and you’re attempting to track your folk trio to cassette tape then yeah. I can understand being confused.
The Boss KM-6A (mine is here beautifully re capped, with a new power switch, and new elegantly dim VU meter bulbs) turns house into techno, and techno into mayhem with a pre set input switch for gain overdrive on the fly, a simple high and low EQ, a pan pot and a volume.
We don’t need a compressor, we don’t need a collection of distortion pedals, we got it all right here in this brilliant box to bring us from a deep starting point, way past the stars, and home again.
Demo of the new "Retrotone" bank for OP-X PRO-II. The bank can be downloaded for free on this site:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/u...
The video features the "Rack Edition Huge" interface version of the synth within Logic Pro X in an iMac 21 mid 2011.
Learn More about the synth's available interfaces on this site:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/i...
The midi keyboard's two knobs at the right are learned to the increment/decrement buttons which allows to switch patches remotely. Learn more about in on page 85 of the synth's manual.
The heard audio comes directly from the stereo outputs of OP-X PRO-II. No external effects or any other treatments of any kind involved.
Spotted the first video in the playlist above on discchord.com. The Playlist contains 21 videos. You can use the player controls to skip around. Descriptions for each are below. All videos feature various gear so you should be able to get an idea of some of the capabilities of each featured. You can check out Jay Hosking's music at https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com/.
Note, more will likely get added over time. The following playlist is as of this post:
1. Jam w/ Vermona PERfourMER MkII, Elektron Analog Rytm MkII, OTO Bam, Styrmon Big Sky, Fugue Machine
A live, semi-improvised performance, all on hardware, and inspired by some pretty tough news that has me sentimental.
I loved the Elektron Analog Four MkII so much that I picked up the Analog Rytm MkII. My feelings on the Rytm are mixed. On the one hand, it's missing that spontaneity and spark of units like the Arturia DrumBrute Impact and Teenage Engineering OP-Z, with no readymade performance effects, roller bar, or global randomization, and a slower workflow. On the other hand, I really like its analogue sound engines, any unused tracks can be converted into impressive analogue mono synths, it does beautiful things to samples, and like all Elektron boxes it integrates the effects into the sequencer really nicely.
As for the Vermona PERfourMER MkII, I'd been pining over it for ages, and it was fun to finally tinker with it. The Perfourmer definitely excels in the mid- and high- range, and I love how the independent voices making really interesting voices for chords.
Vermona PERfourMER MkII + OTO Bam — Three synths (left chord note, right chord note, melody)
Vermona PERfourMER MkII + Strymon Big Sky — Bass chord note synth
Elektron Analog Rytm MkII — Drums, samples, sample melody, punchy bass
Fugue Machine (iOS) — Sequencing
IK Multimedia iRig Pro Duo — MIDI out from iOS
Written and performed within a 24-hour period, and uploaded as is, with only a little sidechain compression on the Perfourmer (to emphasize the sound that the Rytm was already making), and compression/limiting on the master.
