ELKA Rhapsody 610 (1972) HD DEMO

video upload by Alberto Napolioni

"FREE IMPROVISATIONS on an incredible sounding Elka Rhapsody 610.
Vintage Analog String Machine made in Italy in 1972

00:00 Green Randomness
00:16 New Jazz
00:27 Electro-Baroque
00:42 Argento
01:47 Children's Crimes
02:02 Maybe
02:34 Yellow Disco Orchestra
03:09 Couis Lole
03:36 Broken Pixels
03:47 Fanfaluche
04:21 Drowning in a Electrical Sea
05:23 Artic Wind
05:58 Green Hill Zone (from Sonic The Hedgehog OST)

FX used (in some parts of the video):
- Oto Bim delay
- Oto Bam reverb"

Practicing eurorack setup #5 W. Plinky LD3 DCe2 Bim/Bam/Boum

video upload by Meska

"Anither practice on the eurorack setup, now with OTO effects
DCe2 for Sub to boum
plinkyto Bim bam and boum
LD3 for drum and effect on it (glitch drum includ) helped by Light pedal
testing new rooting :)

Thank you for watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly "dark and expérimental" music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with. i'm tattooist at day jobs and you can found my work here : www.meska.fr

You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/

If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;)"

Gotharman Zybraz & OTO Bim/Bam/Boum How it can sound

video upload by Meska

"Exploring the Gotharman Zybraz with OTO effect
Zybraz have 2 layer, you can keyboard split or play them together , here a quick sound demo of 2 preset i made. allway starting with the first layer diferent octave, after the segond layer and finaly all together .

0:00 preset 1
4:10 preset 2
6:55 quick dry/wet"

OTO Bim quick review/demo

video upload by Meska

"Quick review/demo of oto bim, focus on short delay times, i have pass the delay type,, other demo do it very well, juste e quick note:
in this revision 2.3 you have a thru mode: that disable the delay, but keep the gain filter and 12bitAD&DA for those 12bit guru :p

Product page : https://www.otomachines.com/product/bim/
RTFM: https://www.otomachines.com/wp-conten...

Thank you fwor watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly 'dark and expérimental' music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with.
i'm tattooist at day jobs and you can found my work here : www.meska.fr

You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/

If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;)"

ARMON Concert | Italian Vintage Synth (1974)

video upload by Alberto Napolioni

"Improvisations on a incredible rare hidden gem from italian vintage synthesizers:
the ARMONCONCERT!

0:00 Ice Waterfall
0:09 Creamy
0:17 Funky Clav
0:28 Rubber Piano
0:41 Chamber Strings
1:27 Stranger Feet
1:34 The Escape
2:06 Funky Brass
2:15 Purple Sunset
2:35 Jazzy Snippets
2:47 Ennio's Pad
3:10 Plucked Beauty
3:37 Filter
3:49 Dance of Mosquito
4:38 Ascension
4:58 God is in da house
5:14 Say Goodbye
5:51 Brass Tinto
5:59 Permutations
6:04 Harpsichord Stairways


Some patches are dry and other with FX used on it:
OTO Bim delay
OTO Bam reverb"

You can find additional posts featuring the ARMONCONCERT here.

Kawai/Teisco SX-240 Synthesizer (1984) w/ TAUNTEK Upgrade, Stereoping Controller & Flight Case

video upload by Alberto Napolioni

"Kawai / Teisco SX-240
8 Voices Analog Synthesizer
(1984)

Chapters:
0:00 Necrolog Patch
1:06 Puffo Bass
1:22 Porfiria Poly
2:20 Stronzo
2:36 Stringhe Pad
3:44 Gomma
4:12 Puffo Poly Strum
4:22 Orchidea
4:39 Trophine
4:56 Panza
5:12 Octopus Lead
5:31 Psyco / Cathedral
6:49 Witch
7:11 Foreigner
7:42 Various Patches Snippet Chillin
8:07 Karma
8:50 Quest / Witch


TESTING

Some improvisations on this Ultra Rare Beauty...

Fx used on some patches:
OTO bam reverb
OTO bim delay"

via this auction

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SIEL Opera/Dk600 Expander EX600 - HD Demo (1985)

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video upload by Alberto Napolioni

"SOME IMPROVISATIONS...
Testing a Rare SIEL EX 600
It is the Rack version of the Siel Opera 6 / Dk600.

Here with upgraded mod with CC midi controlling.


Fx used:
Oto bam reverb
Oto bim delay"

Siel MIDI Expander SN 212/33 w/ TAUNTEK MIDI Mod + Case via this auction

"Ideal for those who want the amazing sound of Siel Opera 6/Dk600 but need space in studio.
Or for who have already a Siel Opera 6/Dk600 and want to play with a monster doubled voices (12 voices x 4DCOs) turning your Siel Opera in a polytimbric synth with split mode.

Comes with TAUNTEK upgrade installed on it which gives all these new features:
1) all controllers, except for the two wheels, of the expander can be controlled via midi (CC)
2) omniMode
3) all sounds can be loaded in one go via midi."

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GRP A2 + OTO Bim & Bam // My new favorite MONO SYNTH

video upload by Dexba

"So I stumbled upon a GRP A2 the other day, and I already love it.

There is something cute in its 5U enclosure, like a baby modular, as the OTO are definitely cute with their boxy, a bit cryptic, design.

I wanted to record a jam that could highlight some of the most prominent features of both the synth and the pedals. We have an arpeggio, very classical, almost Bach-sounding, going into a classical delay and a short reverb, then we get to a lush, water-like, filter playing, supported by a long and frozen reverb and a way more strong, hazy delay. In the end, the jam gets modern, with no delay, a very short reverb, just to give more air, more space to a powerful jumping sequence with some gnarly filter action.

Both the GRP A2 and the OTO are a pleasure for the dawless jammer, with all you need in plain sight. The only thing missing is a proper sequencer (GRP sells one too, the R24, but it costs almost twice the A2 synth, so...), but I have my handy Synthstrom Deluge always ready for that! Enjoy ✨"

Elta SOLAR50 + OTO Bim & Bam // HUGE sounding pocketable ORGAN

video upload by Dexba

"I've recently fallen into the pedals craze and yeah, I couldn't resist both the design and the vintage crunchiness of the OTO line, so when I got a good deal on the pair I went for it!
Both are amazing, even though you have to dive a little deeper in order to get exactly the sound and feel you're looking for.
BAM was a refreshing acquisition after years of BigSky. Natural sounding reverbs with a touch of dirt (comparison with the CXM1978 coming soon 🔥).
BIM is simply the perfect delay for me. Can go from a very simple, nice-sounding delay, to a filthy lo-fi stereo grungy mess, and the modulation came really handy with the Solar50 (that's what I am fiddling with during the jam).
Solar50 was the perfect companion for these pedals, since its raw sound (not passing even through the filter, since I was using the dry stereo output).
BIM provided dimension and modulation, while BAM gave the space and that little smudging effect needed for cutting some of the harshnesses.
All in all a GREAT combo! Can't wait to get my hands on an OTO BOUM, even though I am undecided between that and the Elektron Heat mk2. We'll see!
Enjoy ✨"

Jen SM 2007 | Vintage String Machine (1973)| HD

video upload by Alberto Napolioni

"Testing an incredible rare vintage string machine made in italy by JEN

fx used:
OTO bam reverb
OTO bim delay
SHOW LESS"

DAVOLISINT ‐ Vintage Analog Synth - 1972 HD

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video upload by Alberto Napolioni

"Testing a Rare DAVOLISINT
Vintage Analog Monophonic Synth

Improvisation

fx used: Oto Bim"

Update: moved this up as this is a supporting member post, and the listing below was added. Be sure to see additional posts below.

via this auction, also on Reverb

"Just SERVICED

100% working conditions"

This is the one in the video above.

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BOOMSTAR SE80 Sketch 02 - Multitrack Droning Pad with Arp

video by Mason Chrysler

"I hope you're well! This is a multitrack droning pad chord with an arp layer as well, all recorded with the Studio Electronics Boomstar SE80 - a mono synth with filters inspired by the legendary Yamaha CS-80. The SE80 is running a tad wet through OTO BIM and was recorded into Logic with some minimal processing (slight eq, compression) applied afterward aaand the group of recordings is sent to Valhalla VintageVerb for that extra space. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy this one!

MC"

Siel DK 700 | Analog vintage Synth | HD AUDIO (1986)

video by Alberto Napolioni

"Testing the Ultra Rare SIEL DK700

(sorry for some pops and crackles.. come from my audio interface)

FX used:
- Oto Bim delay
- Oto Bam reverb"

Crumar Multiman S (The Orchestrator) 1977 Vintage Analog Synth/String Machine HD

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
Alberto Napolioni

via this auction

Testing a wonderful Crumar Multiman S
Improvisations
Used also by Radiohead

Italian Vintage Synth/String Machine from 1977

HD audio
with effects:
OTO bim delay
OTO bam reverb

And some pics via the auction

This is the one in the video above.

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Moog Re-Introduces the Werkstatt-01 & CV Expander for $199

Moog Music Inc

"In this exploration of sound design and composition using the Werkstatt-01 analog synthesizer, Asheville-based electronic music producer and Moog Product Specialist Max Ravitz combines eight Werkstatt-01 synthesizers in a dynamic performance in the Moog Sound Lab.

Each of the eight Werkstatt-01 instruments provides a different element in the song ranging from booming kick drums to metallic hi-hats, and deep basses to wavering leads—many of which are based on the sounds found in the Werkstatt-01 Exploration Patchbook, which contains a variety of inspiring patches also designed by Ravitz. All eight Werkstatt-01 synthesizers in this performance are sequenced by the Winter Modular Eloquencer, with a touch of delay and reverb provided by the OTO Machines BIM and BAM to add dimension to the mix."

See the dealers on the right for availibility.

User videos:



Playlist:
1. Moog Werkstatt Overview and Demo by Patchwerks Seattle, available here: http://bit.ly/pw-werkstatt
2. A $199 Moog?! Moog Werkstatt-01 Analog Synth Demo & Build - Reverb
3. TOO Much Werk?? The Moog Werkstatt-01 & CV Expander - Noir Et Blanc Vie
4. Building + Playing Moog Werkstatt-01 + CV Expander Analog Synthesizer Kit - Lightbath
5. Moog Werkstatt-01 (From Build to ACID) - Red Means Recording
6. Moog Werkstatt-01 & CV Expander reissue 2020 build and review - Molten Music Technology

via Moog Music:

"Re-Introducing Werkstatt-01

Werkstatt-01 is a patchable and compact analog synthesizer. A gateway to the expansive world of analog synthesis, the instrument is a must-have for anyone interested in exploring classic Moog sound and circuitry through the unique, hands-on experience of a DIY synthesizer project. This affordable, easy-to-assemble kit requires no prior electronics experience and is a perfect afternoon (or Christmas morning) project.

The straightforward simplicity of Werkstatt-01’s design makes it an ideal jumping-off point to discover a limitless new world of analog sound design, and the included 3.5mm CV Expander makes it a no-brainer for everyone wishing to integrate the iconic Moog sound into their music. The 9" by 6" musical machine may be small, but the raw power and spectrum of the sound it produces is immense.

From Musical Exploration to Experimental Education

First introduced at Moogfest 2014 as part of the event’s Engineering Workshop, the Werkstatt-01 analog synthesizer has been admired as an essential introductory synth, a powerful standalone instrument, and an enhancement to any integrated electronic music ecosystem. Based on classic Moog circuitry, Werkstatt-01 was created to provide a hands-on understanding of how analog synthesizers work and encourage experimentation with sound through patching and interconnectivity.

The research and design that went into Werkstatt-01’s circuits, and the demand for more semi-modular exploratory analog instruments after its initial release, ultimately led to the development of some of today’s most expressive sound design machines: Mother-32, DFAM, Grandmother, Matriarch, and Subharmonicon.

More than a musical instrument, Werkstatt-01 has also served as an interactive educational tool in STEM curricula. The compact, versatile synthesizer has been the heart of the Georgia Tech Hackathon, a weekend-long competition that takes place each February at the Atlanta university’s Center for Music Technology, for six years and counting. The 2021 Georgia Tech Hackathon will be held virtually; see details here.

The easily mod-able analog synth kit has also proven to be a perfect learning ground for DIY modifications and the science of sound. This page of our website features a series of instructional videos to walk you through how to expand your instrument through breadboarding and arduino integration.

Classic Moog Sound & Circuitry

Werkstatt-01’s 100% analog circuits deliver the classic soul and futuristic sound Moog synthesizers are known for. Featuring a full-range analog oscillator with selectable waveforms for powerful sound and the legendary Moog Ladder Filter for precision harmonic sculpting, this instrument covers a vast expanse of sonic territory. Adding movement and modulation is as simple as engaging Werkstatt-01’s analog LFO circuit to simulate the motion of gently breathing waves, or crank up the LFO speed and summon cosmic laser beams. A two-stage analog envelope generator with sustain gives you control to shape dynamics, dialing in everything from lush electronic string swells to punchy basslines and organic percussion hits—and everything in between.

The included CV Expander allows you to enter the endless realms of modular synthesis, where new connections can be made and original sounds are unlocked. Patching inputs and outputs together from the 12 jacks of the 3.5mm patch bay will reconfigure Werkstatt-01’s circuits to create new signal paths and empower new sonic explorations. The included CV Expander also makes it easy to connect Werkstatt-01 to other Moog semi-modular synthesizers, Eurorack systems, or drum machines, enhancing any configuration with powerful analog sound."

See the dealers on the right for availibility.

Ambient Pulse

james terris

"I recorded this when I was doing sound design for the Prophet~5 Rev 4. Yes, it has FX, but I decided to share it because I think it still demonstrates the synth's beautiful pulse wave and new expressive capabilities. Meris Mercury 7 reverb and OTO Machines BIM delay"

Moog Subharmonicon | Flower Patch

Moog Music Inc Moog Music Inc

"In this new semi-modular exploration, Asheville-based electronic music producer and Moog Product Specialist Max Ravitz (aka Patricia) brings Subharmonicon together with Mother-32 and DFAM for an intricate performance among the flora of his garden at home.

Subharmonicon provides two layers of rhythmic chordal movement, touched with a bit of delay from the OTO Machines BIM 12-bit delay. Mother-32 plays a counter melody creating unique harmonies against the tuning of Subharmonicon’s suboscillators. Lastly, DFAM glues the composition together with a deep analog kick drum, while the entire 3-tier system is processed by the OTO Machines BAM for some light reverb to give dimension to the mix.

More from Patricia: https://patriciaaa.bandcamp.com"

Sound design with SYNTRX and external effects

Erica Synths

"8 patches with SYNTRX and external effects (Echo Fix EF-X2, Eventide H3000, OTO BIM, Zen Delay). Performances by Kaspars Rolšteins, Kiwanoid, KODEK."

SIEL Orchestra 2 Vintage Analog Synth/String Machine 1983 DEMO

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Alberto Napolioni

"Testing a rare SIEL Orchestra 2.
Italian Vintage Analog Synthesizer/String Machine from 1983.
Awesome Warm Sound

Some Improvisations
(+ Oto BIM delay + BAM reverb)"

via this auction

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Patch Notes: Minimal Violence

FACTmagazine

"Minimal Violence are Ash Luk and Lida P, a Vancouver duo who make raw, hardware-based techno with shades of industrial and ’90s trance. Since emerging in 2015 they’ve appeared on labels such as Technicolour, Lobster Theremin and Berlin institution Tresor, which this year released the first in a three-part EP series.

On this episode of Patch Notes, Ash offers an early preview of Minimal Violence’s new live direction with a solo live set from their studio. 'What I’m using here is mostly what we would use for our live set with a few additions,' Ash says.

'MPC1000 at the helm of everything, sequencing the kick, breaks, synths and other sounds. The MPC is the key point of construction for moving from track to track in the set, it allows for the flexibility of bringing different parts in and out but still provides some structure as to different pre-selected segments available per section.

'The 707, 606 and 909 are all synced via the MPC but programmed externally so allow for some more fluidity throughout the live sets. The Moog DFAM is a new addition to add more texture to employ in parts to flow when moving from track to track. Additionally the DFAM is sending out a VCA to the modular to rhythmically change the texture and pan of the effects.

'For external effects we have our modular setup on one send and the OTO BIM delay on the other. We’re only starting to tap into the world of modular I but want to continue integrating it into the live setup, the focus is on employing the modular setup to process external signals to create and modulate otherwise unimaginable effects that bring in their own creative flow to the mix.

Phase Two of their three-EP series is planned to drop before the end of year on Tresor. Phase One is available now and you can find the rest of their catalogue on Bandcamp.

https://soundcloud.com/minimalviolence
https://tresorberlin.bandcamp.com
https://minimalviolence.bandcamp.com"