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/

Update:

CLICK FOR MORE »

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."

Great Synth Mysteries: The Story of Jexus - Trailer

Published on Jan 8, 2019 Noir Et Blanc Vie

"***FYI: All background music was provided to me by Jexus personally, bless him.***

Hey guys, so this is the trailer for a 2 part series of Great Synth Mysteries. I'll be completing the editing sooner than later, but for now just know this was long time in the making and was done in collaboration with Jexus. Some of us like myself miss him as he was a big inspiration. Stay patient as these are two of my longest videos to date. Thank you."

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I'm looking forward to this one. If you don't know who Jexus aka WC Olo Garb is, click here, scroll and enjoy. You'll find his video demos of synths and tons of references to him. The references are a reflection of his influence. Don't forget to click NEXT when you get to the bottom of the page.

P.S. The first post to feature Jexus was this one back in 2006. :)

P.P.S. I just updated the video sizes for all previous posts featuring Jexus. If you clicked through and saw the older smaller video embeds, you can now go back and see them "full" size.

ONE MINUTE SYNTH REVIEW!!! Ep. 18 IK Multimedia UNO (Halloween Special)

Published on Nov 6, 2018 Noir Et Blanc Vie

"**ALL MUSIC IN REVIEW (Except drums) CREATE ON THE IK UNO**

Hey guys and gals, so better late than never am I right? LOL. So I finally got my hands on the IK Multimedia Uno. I personally wanted to try it our for quite a while, IK has such a long history making great software that I had to see what they’d bring to the hardware market. I bought this at Guitar Center myself so don’t worry, this isn’t sponsored and maybe it shows in my review, but that’s what I like doing. Anyways, enjoy the haunting and FINAL episode of OMSR. Love you all :)"

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: 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."

The BEST Eurorack Tape Delay module?

Published on Aug 21, 2018 Noir Et Blanc Vie

"Hey guys, let’s check out the newest offering from Strymon. The module was a pleasure to use over the last few months. Strymon definitely knows their way around an effects unit, I really enjoyed the looping portion of the module just for fun jamming. It’s also basically control per function in a small amount of HP which is impressive design wise. Overall I think the Magneto is not just the best X-man, but the best delay module haha"

BEST Affordable Analog Drums for Eurorack?

Published on Aug 7, 2018 Noir Et Blanc Vie

"Hey Guys, let's take a look at the Delptronics LDB-2e and the LDB-2x. These modules have been some of my most favorite recently. I'm not huge into performing live with my modular setup, but these two really help get all the drums I need for typical live playing to my sets.
This is probably the most affordable way into a bunch of Analog Eurorack drums sounds"

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.

Great Synth Mysteries Ep. 1 Whatever Happened to the Access Virus - Virus Ti3?

Published on Jul 3, 2018 Noir Et Blanc Vie

"***FYI: All background music played on Virus Indigo.***
Let's take a look back at the Access Virus, one of my favorite synths EVAR! It's been a while since the Virus Ti2, and while we patiently wait for the possible Virus Ti3, maybe there are some clues as to what happened to stalled the development almost a decade ago. Let me know what you guys think!

All clips are property of their subjective owners not my own."

The BEST Eurorack Controller Module???

Published on Jun 19, 2018 Noir Et Blanc Vie

"Hey Guys, let's take a look at the Make Noise Pressure Points and Brains. These modules have been some of my most favorite recently. I'm not huge into performing live with my modular setup, but these really help me being a whole other aspect of live playing to my sets.
Let's see if it lives up to all the praise!"

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!

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.

ONE MINUTE SYNTH REVIEW!!! Ep. 17 Dave Smith Instruments Prophet REV2 Desktop (analog synthesizer)

Published on Feb 21, 2018 Noir Et Blanc Vie

"On this episode of One Minute Synthesizer Reviews I take a look at the Dave Smith Instruments Prophet REV2, a massive 16 voice analog synthesizer that must be from outer space! Let's talk a little about the history of Dave Smith Instruments too!"

Star Trek's Geordi La Forge. Nice. :)

Modular Minute EP.9 Pittsburgh Modular Double Helix Oscillator (Eurorack Module)

Published on Feb 20, 2018 Noir Et Blanc Vie

NAMM NUGGETS - Qu-bit Modular (An assortment)

Published on Feb 15, 2018 Noir Et Blanc Vie

"Well this is one of the last Namm 2018 videos I'll post. Qu-bit looks great in black, so Andrew of Qu-bit gave me a great demo featuring Qu-bit chance, Qu-bit Nebulae, Qu-bit chords and many more. Good stuff as always. Check them out!"

NAMM NUGGETS - Malekko w/ Baseck (NAMM 2018)

Published on Feb 13, 2018 Noir Et Blanc Vie

"Just a short little sample I shot with Baseck performing on a bunch of new Malekko modules at NAMM 2018. He is a dope dude, plus I can hang with him at Perfect Circuit, he cool lol"

NAMM NUGGETS - Vintage Synth Lab Dual Oscillator

Published on Feb 1, 2018 Noir Et Blanc Vie

"VSL is a great small company making some quality modules, hopefully they'll send me some so we can take a look soon!"

NAMM NUGGETS - 4MS Spherical Wavetable Navigator

Published on Jan 30, 2018 Noir Et Blanc Vie

I
LOVE
THIS
MODULE!!!!!