Dave Smith Instruments In The Spotlight With the Prophet-6 and Noir Et Blanc Vie (Stephen Fitzgerald)

You can find the full interview on DSI's website here.

"Noir Et Blanc Vie (Stephen Fitzgerald) is a Keyboardist, Producer and Videographer from Los Angeles California. Not only accomplished in the world of music, but video as well, he runs the successful channel of the same name. He produced his first record for the band Orangeburg Masscre at just 18 years old. After attending Berklee College of Music, he moved from Boston to Los Angeles to assist at the legendary Track Record studios in North Hollywood — working with artists such as RZA and David Banner, and contributing for songs for Allen Stone. He toured with his own group, Godsons, and most recently produced tracks on The Self Help Book from the artist Kwesy Mojo. He has also created content for Synth with Pedalboards and The Beginners Guide to Eurorack. Noir Et Blanc Vie is a passionate keyboardist who believes it’s never too late to find a love for learning music. We chatted with him about how he’s using the Prophet-6 and Tempest."

You can find previous posts featuring DSI's Spotlight series here.

P.S. Don't miss Noir Et Blanc Vie's Star Trek themed REV2 review here.

Sequential Synth Tips #8 with Noir Et Blanc Vie: Tempest

Sequential

"Welcome to 'Sequential Synth Tips,' where some of our favorite artists share their tips, tricks, and techniques on Sequential synths. In this episode, we feature keyboardist and videographer Noir Et Blanc Vie demonstrating the built-in delay lines on the Tempest analog drum machine and synthesizer.

Follow Noir Et Blanc Vie here:

https://www.instagram.com/NoiretBlanc..."

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Sequential Synth Tips #5 with Noir Et Blanc Vie

Published on May 26, 2020 Sequential

"Welcome to 'Sequential Synth Tips,' where some of our favorite artists share their tips, tricks, and techniques on Sequential synths. In this episode, we feature keyboardist and videographer Noir Et Blanc Vie demonstrating the poly-mod section on the Prophet-6."

Sequential Synth Tips

Noir Et Blanc Vie on MATRIXSYNTH

Noir Et Blanc Vie: Top 3 synths I REGRET not buying

Published on Jul 10, 2018 Noir Et Blanc Vie

"I think we all know this feeling, when we wanted to buy a synth and the price was right, but we passed it up. Now all we do is look back and think, if only we had got it right then. Now we live with synth regret, realizing that even though we could have the cost is just too much. Tell me in the comments the synths you passed up on and what you want, but may never own!"

What are you regrets?

A few I regret not picking up which were actually for sale were Delia Derbyshire's VCS3 Putney and a Synton Syrinx both being sold by Spectrum's Sonic Boom, the Jomox Sunsyn, LL Electronic Rozzbox, and an army green Waldorf Microwave 1. I regret them because they were actually attainable considering what they were. On the not so affordable list there were a few ARP 2500s, Emu Modulars, EMS SYNTHI 100, Buchla gear, EMS SYNTHIs, and Waldorf Waves I've spotted for sale over the years. And The Schmidt, let's not forget The Schmidt. I'm sure there were others...

I do have an OB-6 (desktop), and an XTk on Noir Et Blanc Vie's list and love them both. Never picked up an Easel though.

Eurorack for Beginners Series by Noir Et Blanc Vie

Published on Mar 6, 2018 Noir Et Blanc Vie

Playlist:

1. Eurorack for Beginners Series - Part 1 of 3 - The First Things You'll Need

I truly hope this series will help some of you who are still wondering if starting a eurorack is right for you.

2. Eurorack for Beginners Series - Part 2 of 3 - Smart Module Selection

Module selection is a huge part when you're starting a Eurorack synth, I suggest the building block method, choose modules that work for your vision, what you want to hear!

3. Eurorack for Beginners Series - Part 3 of 3 - Module Installation and Basic Starter Patching

How you setup your Eurorack is entirely up to you, but before you do let's run through some quick module installation and making a basic patch!! I truly hope this series will help some of you who are still wondering if starting a eurorack is right for you. Let me know if you have any questions, maybe I can help you get started!

Noir Et Blanc Vie: Modular Minutes with 4MS

Published on Sep 25, 2018 Noir Et Blanc Vie

"Three really great modules from 4ms, who I might as well admit always have some of the best Eurorack designs around. This is more or less a mini-series of sorts. The Shuffling clock multiplier, Stereo Triggered Sampler and Tapographic Delay, might as well watch them all since there won’t be another video till October 30th BWAHAHAHAAHHAHAAHAH!

Full Transparency 4ms sent me these modules many months ago and did not ask me to review them. I asked them for these to help with the Eurorack for Beginners series, but they were not able to provide them at that time so unfortunately these Modular Minutes are coming quite later than I’d have liked. They allowed me full creative control which I made sure I got hence, there is a contract stating that I can say whatever I want. I want to make sure everyone knows this as transparency and honestly is my goal."

Playlist:
Modular Minute EP.10 4MS Shuffling Clock Multiplier (Eurorack Module)
Modular Minute EP.11 4MS Stereo Triggered Sampler (Eurorack Module)
Modular Minute EP.12 4MS Tapographic Delay (Eurorack Module)

Noir Et Blanc Vie's It's A Digitakt Christmas - Synth Livestream

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"Tis the season lol"

Great Synth Mysteries Ep. 6: There will NEVER be another Access Virus

video upload by Noir Et Blanc Vie

"This is a love story about a synthesizer unlike many others, in my opinion a synth the came out so long ago still eclipses many releases of today. Great Synth Mystery, mmm, maybe... but I wanted to make a compelling piece about such a wonderful instrument. As a musician and not a reviewer or journalist I think this really speaks to how ahead of it's time the Access Virus Ti was."

Also see: Noir Et Blanc Vie's Great Synth Mysteries Ep. 1 Whatever Happened to the Access Virus - Virus Ti3?

Strymon StarLab – Noir Et Blanc Vie – Modular Examples Demo

video upload by strymon

"In this video, Noir Et Blanc Vie demonstrates several modular patches featuring creative use of StarLab.

00:00 Intro 00:16 Shimmer Interval CV + Size/Pitch Mod
01:57 Shimmer + Feedback Delay Mod
03:27 Externally Clocked Echoes
04:34 Karplus-Strong String Synthesis
05:42 Infinite + Filter Mod + Echoes
07:08 Bouncing Mod
08:23 Wet CV Mod + Filter Mod
09:37 Rhythmic Shimmer + Size/Pitch Mod
11:14 Size/Pitch Vibrato
12:00 Dense Reverb + Delay

Noir Et Blanc Vie on Synth Effect Pedals

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KORG VOLCAS -- SYNTH QUICKIE Videos by Noir Et Blanc Vie

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Published on Aug 3, 2017

KORG VOLCA FM -- SYNTH QUICKIE EP.1!!
KORG VOLCA KEYS -- SYNTH QUICKIE EP.2!!

Noir Et Blanc Vie THOUGHTS ON EP. 2 Behringer Model D - Minimoog Model D Reissue - Analog Synthesizer

Published on Jun 29, 2017 Noir Et Blanc Vie

"Let's discuss the forthcoming Behringer D
Let me know what you think of the new content in the comments section."

Strymon NightSky – Noir Et Blanc Vie – Keyboard and Modular Examples Demo

strymon

"In this video, Noir Et Blanc Vie demonstrates several NightSky sounds using keyboard instruments as well as a couple of modular synth patches."

Featuring the Sequential Prophet-6, Korg SV-1, and eurorack modular.

MODULAR MINUTE with Noir Et Blanc Vie

Published on Jun 6, 2017 Noir Et Blanc Vie

Playlist:
MODULAR MINUTE EP.1 2HP SEQ (Eurorack Step Sequencer)
MODULAR MINUTE EP.2 MAKE NOISE ERBE VERB (Eurorack Effects Module)
MODULAR MINUTE EP.3 MAKE NOISE MATHS (Eurorack Effects Module)

Noir Et Blanc Vie: My Insider Look at Dave Smith Instruments & New Synth In the Works

Published on Sep 4, 2018 Noir Et Blanc Vie

"I was lucky enough to be invited to Dave Smith Instruments home base in San Francisco. I was able to see tons of new and vintage equipment and even a NEW synth. There was everything from the Prophet 5, to the Prophet 6 to the Prophet X and everything in between. Being a DSI Artist is an honor and events like these are amazing to be a part of! So let's see what's up inside a day at Dave Smith Instruments; Now known officially as Sequential."

Noir Et Blanc Vie: Sorry Arturia Micro Freak - A NON-Review lol

Published on Feb 19, 2019 Noir Et Blanc Vie

"*Keep in mind what the word 'Subjection Opinion' means while watching this video, this will help triggered folk cope with what I'm about to say haha*

Since you all know companies don't run this channel, I do, which is why I say what I like. I know this video will be unpopular to the fanboys, but I could care less as I was actually looking forward to the MicroFreak, unfortunately I'm a little disappointed synths seem to be moving away from players who need the tactile traditional keybed for performances. Anyways, here are my thoughts, those who can't understand the meaning of the word subjective will dislike this video and comment I'm dumb, but that's what's fun about all this hahaahah"

Hate Loop Tape Destruction feat. Red Means Recording, Simon The Magpie and Noir Et Blanc Vie

Published on Aug 27, 2019 HAINBACH

Note this one is not safe for work.

"In which I tackle the troublesome topic of online hate, namely YouTube comments, with tape loop destruction. Featuring hateful comments read by Red Means Recording, Simon The Magpie and Noir Et Blanc Vie, I create an abrasive yet strangely beautiful collage from some the worst stuff we get thrown at us regularly.

FULL AUDIO OF THE DESTRUCTION: www.patreon.com/hainbach
(and soon on YouTube, too)

Machines used: Nagra III 64, Nagra 4.2, Uher Report Monitor 4000
Tape: SM468 and unknown consumer grade tape
Destruction: Leatherman Wave, boxcutter blades, sand paper

Questions and answers: http://reddit.com/r/hainbach
Chat and Post-Show hangout: https://discord.gg/MUBp5AB"

Noir Et Blanc Vie: Moog Grandmother Unboxing & First Impressions

Opening a box from scratch with Moog Grandmother in my Apartment (First Impressions) lol

Published on Jan 15, 2019 Noir Et Blanc Vie

"Once Upon A Synth stole all the good Moog Grandmother video titles, so we're on a crusade to stop his reign of terror over all the Moog Grandmother content. Victory shall be ours!!!!! (J/K)

Let's unbox and have some first impressions with the Moog Grandmother."

NAMM 2019: Noir et Blanc Vie Demonstrates UNO Synth

Published on Feb 4, 2019 ikmultimedia

"Watch as musician and YouTube personality Noir et Blanc Vie demonstrates the small yet mighty UNO Synth ultra-portable analog synthesizer.

UNO Synth is the ultimate portable, monophonic, true analog synthesizer and IK Multimedia’s entry in the hardware synthesizer world.

We combined our two decades of experience in software and hardware development with the expertise of Italian boutique synth-maker Soundmachines and IK’s synth guru, Erik Norlander (one of the brains behind acclaimed synths like the Alesis Andromeda). The result is a no-compromise instrument with massive analog sound that’s also easy to use with hands-on programmability and advanced features at an unbeatable price."

Great Synth Mysteries Ep. 2: The Story of Jexus

Published on Jan 22, 2019 Noir Et Blanc Vie

"*FYI: All music was composed and provided to me by Jexus personally.*
Check out the UPDATED website below. Jexus has a surprise for you there :)
http://www.syntezatory.net.pl/

Hey guys, this is part 1 of 2 for Great Synth Mysteries: The Story of Jexus. This was done in collaboration with Jexus. Some of us like myself miss him as he was a big inspiration. This was done with love, I've learned a lot about myself through this process."

https://www.patreon.com/NoirEtBlancVie

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MATRIXSYNTH gets a mention at 10:05. :)

I remember the early days of Jexus, aka WC Olo Garb - click through for a history of WC Olo Garb posts on MATRIXSYNTH - you can scroll down through the years back to the first post back on 9/18/2005 - he also went by polaranta on Flickr. In the beginning there were synth pics followed by the videos. For all posts mentioning "Jexus" click here. He had and continues to have quite an influence on others in the synth community.

You can find some synth patches from Jexus, spotted by Soviet Space Child here: http://jexus.id.uw.edu.pl/WCOG_Synth_Patches/

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