Dub Techno with Atari ST & Notator, Elektron, Virus TI, Moog

Published on Sep 20, 2014 Martin Stürtzer

"Martin Stürtzer - Emilienstraße

My old Atari ST is back! All sounds are triggered by Notator SL using the Log-3 Midi interface. I created a nice pattern chain and did a 1-take recording. No VST, no AU, no multitrack.

Sounds:
Elektron Octatrack, Roland TR-8, Access Virus TI, Nord Electro3, Moog Little Phatty

FX:
Line6 Pod XT, Line6 Verbzilla, Soundcraft FX8, internal synth FX

Soundcloud version with download: https://soundcloud.com/phelios/emilie..."

Sequencer / Berlin School live set with Stepic 1.5

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"In this live session I demonstrate the new features of version 1.5 of "Stepic". The free update introduces transposing through incoming midi notes, a new chord mode and an arpeggiator. It is also possible to select the pattern with a midi note. I am going to release a "talking video" in which I explain the new features in detail soon.

Synths in this video are (in order of appearance): Ob-6, Virus TI, Prophet 10. Drums are from Repro-5.

More info about Stepic: https://devicemeister.com/
If you want to get Stepic and help me with a small commission please use this link: https://devicemeister.com/p/martin/?c..."

"Stepic isn't just a powerful and versatile polyphonic step sequencer. 8 additional and fully integrated modulation sequencers make it a true sound shaping tool. Use them to automate any parameter (e.g. Filter Cutoff, Wavetable Position, Effect Amount) of your favorite synthesizers or effect devices. With its support for MIDI CC, Stepic offers you parameter control for both software plug-ins and hardware devices.

By assigning different tempos and sequence lengths to the modulation sequencers, Stepic lets you create deep, polyrhythmic parameter progressions that add a lot of motion and uniqueness to your sound. And if that's not enough, bring the 200+ random generators into play ;-)"

Ambient Pad Sound Design with polyphonic aftertouch (Waldorf Iridium)

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

Don't miss Neptune.

"As a first day user of the Waldorf Iridium I was excited to get the keyboard version! Waldorf included a new keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch that allows the design of dynamic and 'playable' ambient pads. In this tutorial I walk you through a first patch."

Ambient Liveset (Home Concert 59)

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"Welcome to the 59th edition of my Home Concert series. In this set I present five new Ambient tracks. I used a few instruments, which I had not in my studio for a while. Like the Moogerfooger Ringmodulator, the Modular system and the Waldorf Microwave 1 (in the rack off screen). Music was arranged in Bitwig using midi for the hardware synths and also a few software instruments. My main controller is the Midi Fighter Twister with a script for Bitwig.

Live in Wuppertal: 22.03.2024: https://www.wuppertal-live.de/500150"

Dub Techno with Virus TI, ESQ1, Moog Little Phatty

Published on Feb 15, 2014 Pheliopolis·20 videos

"Martin Stürtzer - Westende

A new techno live session with Virus TI, Ensoniq ESQ1, Moog Little Phatty. Controlled with Ableton Live. No overdubs. External FX by Univeral Audio (Lexicon 224, 1176)"

Dub Techno Chords - Sound Design with Sequential Rev 2

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"This video is the first part of a three part series where I explain how I design chords and sounds that I use in my Dub Techno music. This is a basic setup using the Sequential Rev2 that can be translated to any other synthesizer (hard- or software) with a similar feature-set. Effects are from the Strymon Timeline and Eventide H9. Additional use of U-HE Presswerk.

00:00 Result and Hello
01:07 First Sound
08:37 Adding FX
09:54 Adding Modulation
18:46 Second Sound
20:37 Mixing
23:02 Final Tweaks"

Space Pads with the Access Virus TI

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"In this video I show you how I design a nice space pad sound on the Virus TI."

Sunday afternoon ambient session (Digitakt, Analog Four)

Published on Dec 9, 2018 Martin Stürtzer

"On a rainy sunday afternoon I had tea time and made some ambient patterns on my Analog Four and Digitakt."

Dub Techno with Digitakt, Modular & Juno 60

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"This is my last track for 2021, thanks a lot to everyone who listened to my music this year and supported my music!

SETUP in this track:
All drums and bass sounds are from the Digitakt. It also sequences the Modular on Midi channel 2 & 3. The Modular is playing two voices with the Mutable Instruments modules Plaits and Braids. At the beginning I play a Chord on the Juno60 that keeps going using the "hold" function. Mixing and effects are within Ableton using the Valhalla DSP Delay and Vintage Verb. The Midi Fighter Twister controls a few FX parameters and volume levels."

Ambient / Berlin School with Waldorf Iridium & Modular synths

Martin Stürtzer

"'Lal´s Dream' was sequenced and recorded with Ableton. All sounds:
Waldorf Iridium, U-HE Repro5, Makenoise 0-Coast, Mutable Instruments Plaits / Ripples / Veils & Doepfer A-140"

Techno Liveset Demo with Elektron & Eurorack machines

Published on Jul 28, 2017 Martin Stürtzer

"This is a demo video for my new liveset. All sounds coming from the Elektron Analog Rytm and the little Eurorack System. Ableton was used as a mixer and for looping the Modular and Analog Rytm during transitions between the tracks. FX by UAD Apollo (not visible here, sitting in a rack next to my desk.

Clock signal coming from the Analog Rytm to Intellijel Metropolis, Reset signal was sent from Ableton (the blue clip I start after I change patterns on the Metropolis)."

Waldorf Iridium - CV Inputs - Patching with Modular

Martin Stürtzer

"The Waldorf Iridium is a new synthesizer from WALDORF. It brings the infinite possibilities of the Quantum synthesizer to a more portable (and much more affordable) format.

The Iridium has six CV inputs. It is possible to modulate all parameters of the synthesizer with external sources like Sequencers or modulation generators. I show a few patch ideas.

This is not a sponsored video, I purchased the Iridium from a regular retailer."

Stay at home concert #30 (Ambient / Berlin School Session)

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"It is time for another Ambient / Berlin School session! I prepared three long tracks with pads and sequences from the Oberheim Xpander, Waldorf Iridium, Roland Juno-60, Sequential Rev2, Moog Sub37, Arturia Microfreak and my modular system. All sounds are midi sequenced from Ableton. FX are coming from U-He Colour Copy, NI Raum. The Rev2 is connected to Strymon Timeline and Eventide H9. My Juno-60 is clocked from Ableton 'CV Tools' through an audio output of the RME 802. I am playing the Arpeggiator and hope to have a proper midi interface for it next time."

Ambient performance with Ableton Push 3 (Pigments, Bioscape)

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"This ambient performance was recorded with a simple FM patch in Arturia Pigments. I used the MPE mode of Push3 to play it dynamically while the aftertouch controlled the FM depth of the patch. Horizontal slide controls the pitch but unfortunately I could not figure out how to assign vertical slide to any parameter in Pigments. Please let me know if you have an idea!

Background drones by Arturia Pigments and Luftrum Bioscape.

Disclaimer: I purchased Push 3 from the Ableton webshop for the regular rate. This video is not sponsored or endorsed by Ableton."

'Beta Ophiuchi' Dub Ambient (Bitwig, Prophet 10, Iridium, OB-6, Pro 2)

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"Setup of this track: Bitwig is midi sequencing the Prophet 10, Waldorf Iridium, Sequential Pro 2 and Oberheim OB-6. All synths are connected to the RME 802 interface and mixed in Bitwig. Effects by Valhalla DSP.

Beta Ophiuchi or β Ophiuchi, also named Cebalrai /ˌsɛbəlˈreɪ.iː/, is a star in the equatorial constellation of Ophiuchus. http://tinyurl.com/yc3hkr4t"

Elektron Machinedrum // Virus TI // Moog // Dub Techno

Published on Mar 1, 2014 Pheliopolis·21 videos

"Martin Stürtzer - Pestalozzistraße

Another live recorded dub techno session with:
ELEKTRON Machinedrum
ACCESS Virus TI
MOOG Little Phatty.

All patterns controlled by Machinedrum, no external FX / overdubs.

Free download: https://soundcloud.com/martinstuertze..."

Ambient Electronica session with Elektron, DSI Pro2, ESQ1, Moog

Published on May 20, 2017 Martin Stürtzer

"All sounds recorded live with (in order of appearance)
Elektron Analog Keys, Dave Smith Instruments Pro2, Ensoniq ESQ1, Elektron Analog Rytm.

Pro2 is running through Moogerfooger LP Filter
Reverb: Lexicon 224 by UAD Apollo

Audio version with free download on Soundcloud:"

Waldorf Iridium - Polyphony, FM, Wavetables, Granular

Martin Stürtzer

"The Waldorf Iridium is a new synthesizer from WALDORF. It brings the infinite possibilities of the Quantum synthesizer to a more portable (and much more affordable) format.

In this video I demonstrate a few features and create a patch from INIT to show the workflow. The Iridium has 16 note polyphony (Quantum has only 8) which is good for playing piano sounds and pads with very long releases.

The first patch shows the FM engine (called Kernel) with a DX7 style piano sound. In the second patch I used three Wavetable oscillators with factory Wabetables. Then I import Wavetables from the SD card and use the sample / granular engine to create a new patch using an old sample from AKAI."

ISE-NIN by Black Corporation Ambient Performance

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"The ISE-NIN is a synthesizer 'inspired by' the Roland Jupiter 8. Both sounds in this track are played at the same time using the dual layer mode. The first patch is sequenced by 'Stepic' by Devicemeister. I added effects from Valhalla DSP (Delay & Room).

This machine was kindly borrowed for making this video. No money changed hands and Black Corporation has no say over the content of this video."

Ambient Soundscapes with Waldorf Iridium

Martin Stürtzer

"All sounds of this track are from the Waldorf Iridium. I used four looper devices in Ableton to arrange the track. Reverb by Valhalla DSP. Recorded directly to stereo."