Disco Edit enhanced with Arturia Synclavier & Matrix 12 V synths

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"Took an old disco track and spruced it up with some added melodic synth, brass, and vocoder parts as well as rejigging its structure in Ableton Live. I hope you enjoy this disco edit.

Current channel music compilation (20 tracks for the price of a coffee): https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com

To make it, I used the following:
- Ableton Push 2 controller
- Ableton Live 10
- Ableton Wavetable (for the synth bassline)
- Arturia Matrix 12 V VST to layer with a sampled brass instrument from Ableton for the lead melodic hook.
- Arturia Synclavier V VST for some sequenced chord bits that come in over the drum break early on and then again later during the choruses. Paired it with the Juno Chorus VST also from Arturia.
- Ableton Vocoder to process some added backing vocals from me over the choruses.
- Samples From Mars drum samples for drum reinforcement.
- Various Ableton Live Insert FX: Echo, Glue Compressor (on the master channel only), Compressor and Dynamic Tube on individual to add flavor to the sounds and tame the dynamics (ducking etc)
- 707 sampled drum kit from Ableton to provide a phantom trigger for a sidechain compressor on the main loops.
- Filmed with a Fujifilm X-T4 camera paired with a 23mm f2 lens. Footage edited in Final Cut Pro"

Mamotreco OP-1 Mixtape Diary #2 | Teenage Engineering Synth

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"Welcome to another entry in my synth music diary with the Teenage Engineering OP-1. This time is eschew the radio samples from the last mixtape ([posted here]) and focus on the internal TE OP 1 synth sounds. No external sounds were added. Everything you hear is 100% Teenage Engineering OP-1. #op1 #teenageengineering #synth

I then played live over the top of the tape in one take, using further OP-1 synth sounds on top of what I had done before. There's also a couple of times where I use the Memory 1 momentary button to change the overall sound. Apologies if the final product is a bit rough, but that's how it goes with the OP-1, it's immediate and not everything is perfect but that's why I love it, great to break through writers block and get making music.

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Analog Four + Octatrack + Modular Analog Synth | Studio Wonk

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"Mucking about with the Elektron Analog Four, Octatrack, and a modular analog synth and see what sort of electronic track I could build from a couple of initial patterns and sequences. After hours synth studio vibes.
#analogfour #octatrack #modularsynth

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

The Lost TARDIS Artifact | 80s Doctor Who Fan Music

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"Enjoy some ominous incidental synth music that wouldn't be out of place in a Doctor Who serial from back in the day - aka some latter day synth BBC Radiophonic Workshop vibes. I tried to accompany it with appropriate visuals that wouldn't be too out of place, sort of establishing shots amping up the tension. You'd think a Sontaran is going to pop into frame in the middle of an English garden any minute now.

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Elektron Analog Four | Tasty Aftertouch

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"Checking out how some Elektron Analog Four synth sounds are affected by aftertouch. From bass to lead, these 4 examples show how Analog Four synthesizer presets have added expressivity thanks to the Analog Four being able to respond to aftertouch.

In this case, Analog Four is being played with an external controller (Push 2) capable of sending Aftertouch data over MIDI. You will also see aftertouch being used in conjunction with the Mod strip to maximize the expressivity available at the player's fingertips.

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Oregon Coast Dreams - Synth Bliss

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"Sometimes a place leaves a musical feeling within. The Oregon Coast is such a place. For this reason, I wrote this synth track to capture it. Enjoy the ensuing Badalamenti Wave. #synth #soundtrack #oregoncoast

Used Ableton Live, Samples From Mars and Arturia to make the music you hear. A looping pattern of overlapping melodies reminiscent of Twin Peaks, run their course until some shy string machine pads come into play.

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com

Welcome to Mamotreco! This channel covers a lot topics: synthesizers, electronic instruments, making and listening to music and photography. The aim is to post weekly, though that isn't always possible. Thanks for watching."

ROLAND JD-800 - Roland Cloud Plugin VST

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"This Roland Cloud version of the Roland JD-800 synth is a VST recreation of an early 90s legend that brought together cutting edge digital synthesis and an eye-catching control scheme that put a huge amount of parameters under your fingertips.
#jd800 #rolandcloud #synth
Roland JD-800 gives you unparalleled control over the venerable Roland D-50 waveforms coupled with TVF multimode filters (an early implementation of digital musical filters). This synthesizer is a whole mood for sure.

The Roland JD-800 original hardware also had a souped-up rackmounted sibling, the JD990. The JD-800 has been used by such musical luminaries as Jean Michel Jarre, Vangelis, 808 State, and Pet Shop Boys as well as in countless TV and movie soundtracks of the 90s.

The track here is mostly made with the JD-800 plugin but the drums and one lead sound are from the Nexus Rompler VST and G-Force Software OB-E emulation.

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Moog Grandmother | Analog Bonanza x4

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"Four layers of unadulterated analog majesty thanks to the Moog Grandmother and its rich synth tones unleashed. Bask in the meaty synthesizer timbres of this unique Moog synth. This eminently playable electronic instrument confidently handles leads, bass, and synth sequences without breaking a sweat.
#moog #analog #synth
Moog Grandmother is a worthy descendant of the Moog modular synths of yore. It's semi-modular design along with sequencer and spring reverb makes a sound synthesis lab par excellence.

However, it's not just all blips and bloops, the Grandmother is begging to be played. Make no mistake this is a complete synthesizer instrument. Monophonic for sure, but a player's delight nonetheless. To be clear, this synth was purchased with our own money but that doesn't stop us from waxing lyrical about its musical capabilities.

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Elektron Octatrack & Analog Four MK1 Synth Disco In Progress

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"Using the Elektron Octatrack and Analog Four to flip some oldschool disco vibes with spacey analog synth sounds and vintage drum machine samples. The Octatrack carries the main sample loop as well as drum/percussion one-hit samples. The Analog Four synth is on melodic duties with its four tracks playing different sounds.

#octatrack #analogfour #synthdisco

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Analog Four, JV-880 & Modular Synths | Live on MIDI Channel 13

video upload by Mamotreco

"The Analog Four synth (out of frame) is pulling double duty, both sequencing the analog modular (pictured) bass sequence as well as playing some additional melodic sequences. The Octatrack is just passing through MIDI coming from the Push 2 grid controller through the RME Fireface UFX (out of frame) onto the Roland JV-880 synth that is right above the modular synth and is responsible for warm synth pads being played live over the modular synth and Analog Four.
#analogfour #jv880 #synths

Eurorack module list (left to right):
1. TipTop Audio Z3000 Oscillator
2. SSF Ultrafold Wavefolder
3. Eowave Titan Oscillator
4. ALM Busy Circuits O/A/x2 Attenuverter
5. Mutable Instruments Links Buffered multiples and utility module
6. Eowave Zone B.F. dual digital LFOs
7. Intellijel Quadra envelopes
8. Toppobrillo Multifilter SVF multimode filter
9. Meng Qi DPLPG Dual Low Pass Gate module
10. MakeNoise ModDemix Dual VCA module
11. SSF Mixmode and expander mixer and output
12. TipTop uZeus power supply

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Prophet 5, Prophet 12, Prophet Rev2 - 3 Sequential Synth Trio

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Mamotreco Prophet 5 demos

"Enjoy a warm and relaxing Sequential synth soundtrack moment featuring the Prophet Rev 2, Prophet 5 Rev 4 and Prophet 12 in their full glory. Every synth plays to its strength, from thick bass, to crystalline melodies. Even the Prophet 12 synth sounds rich and warm thanks to its SSM filters.
The three Prophets were played at the same time in one take, and then 2 additional tracks were recorded for additional sounds.
#prophet12 #prophet5 #prophetrev2
This gorgeous Tangerine Dream-inflected synth soundtrack interlude is accompanied by evocative vintage digital photos of London sunsets and calm moments to enhance the emotive impact of the music. Photos taken with a Panasonic Lumix FZ7 point and shoot camera from 2006. Featuring a 6 megapixel CCD sensor.

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Mamotreco Mixtape #1 📼 on the OP-1

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"Enjoy this quick mixtape made on the Teenage Engineering OP-1 synth. Used the sampler and radio features to chop, sauté and marinate some radio transmissions for your listening pleasure. Channel-hopping through arbitrary genres to throw together an aromatic and atavistic audio collage.

#op1 #synth #mixtape

All the video is also original filmed all over Europe, United States and Mexico on sundry phones and cameras.

Current channel music compilation including this track: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com

Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"