PreenFM2 Eurorack module, clean waveform, sine, square

video upload by VanDaalElectronics

"This video demonstrates how to get clean waveforms out of your PreenFM2.
In short: turn off your operators and keep one that will provide the needed shape.
In this video I show how to get nice simple clean waveforms out of your PreenFM2.
I am using a MIDI keyboard.
First part shows how to get 1 voice mono, no Velocity and no Glide. This is done only for the video as Oscilloscope doesnt show it that clear in poly settings.

Then I start turning off operators by switching the OP() button.
OP1 Shape: Sine. OP2 Shape: Off. OP3 Shape: Off and so on.
Once all the operator shapes are Off I can start playing only OP1 and hear its waveforms.
This is very handy if you start learning FM or want to have simple waves.

You still have the ADSR in action.

NB: PreenFM2 Eurorack module outputs eurorack levels, dial down the volume for line level use."

Xavier Hosxe PreenFM2

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

via this auction

"I built this from a kit. It has a later generation board inside that is shielded from the OLED screen, so it doesn’t have the noise issues that some models did. It’s in excellent condition and sounds great. It comes with a USB cable and a thumb drive that is connected internally to hold patches, etc"

You can find a demo by Xavier Hosxe posted here, and additional demos throughout posts here.

CLICK FOR MORE »

PreenFM2 - FM Multitimbral Synthesizer

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

via this auction

Pics of the inside below.

CLICK FOR MORE »

preenFM2: review and test drive with BlueARP DM

video upload by graywolf2004ru

via preenFM2 on eBay

"I got this preemFM2 synth about a year ago. I got it in hope it will help me to get deeper into FL synthesis, and it worked in the end. It is a nice little synth with a software editor, I definitely recommend it for those who want to get info FM and prefer hardware.

I'm using it together with BlueARP plugin and BlueARP DM, check live performance in the end of the video. Contents:

00:00 preenFM2 introduction
03:10 Hardware setup for a jam
03:26 preenFM editor
06:07 Problems with the Editor
07:35 Sounds and patterns in FL Studio
09:00 Transfering patterns to BlueARP DM
10:40 Setting up BlueARP DM
15:14 DAWless setup overview
15:59 Playing the performance
18:45 Afterword"

Custom "Minimal" White PreenFM2

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

via this auction

You can find demos of the PreenFM2 in previous posts here.

"I gently sanded off the branding for a more minimal look, but this is the official powder coated enclosure. Incredible compact way to get access to the entire library of DX7 style FM patches (can load sysex as well as onboard tools for synthesis). Works great, gently used in a smoke free studio, includes power adapter and has a built in USB device to store patches."

CLICK FOR MORE »

PreenFM2 - FM Multitimbral Synthesizer

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

via this auction

Freshly built powerful multitimbral FM synthesizer - PreenFM2.
It comes in cool graphite Plexiglas case, with great high contrast and wide angles of view VATN display, universal Power Supply 110-240V (with euro plug) and with latest OS.
The PreenFM2 brings the old FM synthesis in a small open-source modern DIY box."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Playing DaRk ElecTro with Drumsticks... Yamaha DD-5 + PreenFm2 + Voca modular

Audio Wanderer

"Playing some kind of dark electro synthwave tune with a pair of drumsticks!

Gear:
Yamaha DD-5 (circuit bent by Bacterio electronics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5lA...)
PreenFm2
Voca modular"

PreenFM2 - FM Multitimbral Synthesizer

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

via this auction

Pics of the inside below.

CLICK FOR MORE »

PreenFM2 - 20 min. Exploration and Randomization - No talking

Published on Jan 14, 2020 synth-love

"Note: For those wondering, I do not personally find these sounds particularly beautiful or useful. I have many hundreds of sounds that I've programmed that are very beautiful (to me) - typical fm sounds. This video is more exploration. Perhaps you need to be interested in sound to understand but though I found very little in this 20 minute exploration useful or beautiful it is still a very fun and interesting process to go through.

Interesting points:

00:30 - saving a sound
10:30 - slight mods to make an interesting randomization more useful
12:00 - bit crusher filter examples
13:45 onward - some harsher drum and bass type sounds
17:50 more programming
18:30 onward - some pad type sounds

Most of the session is use of the randomizer to explore new sounds.

Each time the mod button (or any of the buttons on the left side) is pressed, the sound is randomized according to the four nob settings. With the Arturia Keystep (off screen) I play the current sound a bit. When I find something promising I stop and save it to go back to later. I believe you'll find the workflow fast and easy.

Later on I do some editing to make randomized sounds more useful. In particular you can see the workflow to turn operators on and off to the source of parts of the sound you may not like.

A bit of the fun is lost watching someone else do this but if you are into FM synths I think you'll enjoy the PreenFM2."

PreenFM2 - testing conversion of dx7 banks

Published on Jan 10, 2020 synth-love

Oldskool IDM Ambient on the PreenFM2

Published on Nov 16, 2019 Audio Wanderer

"Enjoy the retro vibe of this quiet session done entirely with the Xavier Hosxe FM instrument, the PreenFM2, a 14 polyphony FM synth with the capabilities of import DX7 banks and play 4 instruments simultaneously."

Orange PreenFM2 polyphonic multi-timbral FM synthesizer with OLED display

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

via this auction

"Most powerfull DIY FM-synth in the world.

Exclusive orange design. Only three boxes. This lot is with OLED yellow display. With Blue LCD look another auction.

Great addition to your Elektron or any sequencer.

- USB MIDI
- Cool VST editor
- Filter
- 4-timbral, 4 midi channels
- 14-voice poly
- Yamaha DX7 sysex support
- Crazy modulation matrix
- A lot of internal memory
- Stable developing OS

9VDC Adapter included"

CLICK FOR MORE »

Best Ambient Synth Shootout #66: preenFM2 - Song 3

Published on May 25, 2019 Christian's Sonic Spaces

"This is the third song with the preenFM2. It's a 14 voice 4-part multitimbral polyphonic DIY FM generator with 28 FM algorithms from 3 to 6 operators, 7 default and 6 user waveforms, filter, arpeggiator, etc.

I used for the recording the following FX chain:
preenFM2 - Alesis Ampliton - Pigtronix Echolution 2 Deluxe - GFI System Specular Reverb 2, Roland TR-8 (for sidechaining). Depending on the recorded track some FX are deactivated

The signal went through a Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2 into the PC via USB for recording. To create the complete song I recorded consecutively several stereo tracks. The final song was then mastered with a bit EQ and compression on some tracks and some limiting on the master track."

Christian's Sonic Spaces preenFM2 videos

Preenfm2 FM synthesizer

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

via this auction

"The Preenfm2 is a DIY project originally designed by Xavier Hosxe.

CLICK FOR MORE »

Best Ambient Synth Shootout #61: preenFM2 - Song 2

Published on Jan 9, 2019 Christian's Sonic Spaces

"This is the second song with the preenFM2. It's a 14 voice 4-part multitimbral polyphonic DIY FM generator with 28 FM algorithms from 3 to 6 operators, 7 default and 6 user waveforms, filter, arpeggiator, etc.

I used for the recording the following FX chain:
preenFM2 - Alesis Ampliton - Pigtronix Echolution 2 Deluxe - Sony DPS-V77. Depending on the recorded track some FX are deactivated

The signal went through a Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2 into the PC via USB for recording. To create the complete song I recorded consecutively several stereo tracks. The final song was then mastered with a bit EQ and compression on some tracks and some limiting on the master track.

Well, I decided to go back to the basics, but at the same time make something useful for the synth community and do a kind of competition (I like competitions;-). What's my best synth for ambient music :-)"

Christian's Sonic Spaces

California Dreamin: a cover with Squarp Pyramid and friends

Published on Dec 29, 2018 Olivier Ozoux

"I don't think I've ever posted a cover here before, this one is the classic
California Dreamin' from the Mama's and the Papa's, with vocals shamelessly lifted from Freischwimmer's own cover.

Squarp Pyramid: sequences all the things
Synthstrom Deluge: digital percussions and vocal samples
MFB Tanzbar: analog percussions
Audiothingies MicroMonsta: pads
Modor NF-1m: organ
PreenFM2: Bass and Percussive bassline
Yamaha MU-80: synth choir, guitar, lead pan flute"

And some grass. ;)

Vinyl Debut by NYZ - SHFTR FRQ - Featuring Aphex Twin's Sequentix Cirklon & PreenFM2

"+ [Special note for track A9 - SHFTR_CA#BB1] => A huge shout of thanks to Richard D James for gifting me a Sequentix Cirklon sequencer and PreenFM2 synth during my Regional Arts Fellowship in 2017! This was the first track I made using this gear. You can also read up more about my open source Farey Sequence FM programming tool for the PreenFM here =>
github.com/noyzelab/FareyPreenFM2

++ Folks interested in using cellular automata can also check out my open source Arduino based synth module here =>
github.com/noyzelab/uMANIAC"

NYZ of Noyzelab has a new release out on neon orange vinyl (limited to 300 copies) titled SHFTR FRQ which features PreenFM2 sequenced by the Sequentix Cirklon. You will find a track off the release above. Below you will find some exclusive pics sent my way from NYZ and info on the release from Forced Exposure where it is available in the US. The album is available in the UK from Boomkat here. Update: it's also available at Phonica Records, Norman Records, Juno Records, Redeye Records, and Bleep.

"The Death of Rave is honored to plate up the vinyl debut by NYZ; the cult, algorithmic/ generative music project of award-winning artist/scientist Dave Burraston (Bryen Telko, Noyzelab). The A-side revolves 14 succinct blatz, ranging from cranky percussive pieces to queered microtonal dissonance and SAW II-like atmospheres -- notably including one track made on a Sequentix Cirklon sequencer and PreenFM2 synth gifted him by Richard D. James. The B-side contains a steeply immersive spectral drone tract that (never) ends in a locked groove, especially cut at D&M, Berlin. The results are wholly unique and speak to the endless, playfully experimental variation of NYZ's art/research. They reveal visceral, alien microcosms of curdled microtonal tunings and proprioceptive chicanery bound to thrill and induce strange, new sensations in even the most hard-to-please fiend of electronic music. It's strongly recommended to followers of Russell Haswell's chaotic gnash, the mind-bending tunings of Aphex Twin, the visionary algorithmic scapes of Roland Kayn, and Eliane Radigue's microtonal meditations. In Dave's own words:

"SHFTR FRQ is a series of experimental studies into simple synth setups controlled by varying levels of generative complex systems [MANIAC cellular automata]. SHFTR FRQ was recorded over the last six years on an ever-changing hybrid of equipment encompassing the domains of modular and MIDI-based microtonal sound synthesis [analog and digital]. Setups were always ultra-minimalist, often with just the MANIAC cellular automata sequencer and one or two modules/synths to provide a consistent sensory focus. The studies range from ultra-short sequences, micro-ditties, investigatory motifs, to a full length high spectral drone meditation."

Burraston has previously collaborated with Alan Lamb on recordings of a mile-long telephone wire in the Australian outback, and more recently he issued nearly a dozen NYZ tapes and CDs with some of the most crucial modern music labels, as well as a number of releases under the Noyzelab and Bryen Telko aliases. In 2014, Dave self-published SYROBONKERS!, the most technical and in-depth interview ever given by Aphex Twin. Screen-printed jacket. RIYL: Russell Haswell, Aphex Twin, Eliane Radigue, EVOL/ALKU, Roland Kayn."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Exploring PreenFM2 with Max for Live PreenFM2 Patch Degrader

The above is a composition by John Keston featuring PreenFM2 being manipulated by a custom patch he created with Max for Live. According to John, the patch "allows me to degrade, morph, and/or scramble sets of parameters on the synth. This is similar to a device I designed for the Yamaha TX81Z. This process creates an algorithmic approach to the sound design." You can read all about it on his site AudioCookbook.org here. The following is a screenshot of the patch and the description for the track above.  You can click the image for a larger version.

Note John is heading to ISSTA 2018 for an upcoming performance utilizing his custom patch and PreenFM2. See his site for more info.

"MODULATOR is a series of pieces composed using a sequence of stochastic, deliberate, and arbitrary processes. A hybrid of algorithmic and improvised methodologies were devised to evolve textures beyond aesthetic considerations allowing peculiar, harsh, and even grotesque sounds to emerge. These processes were applied to a particular hardware-based, FM synthesizer called the PreenFM2. The instrument uses carrier and modulator waveforms organized through a series of algorithms to create a nearly infinite array of complex synthetic sounds.

The series was composed using custom software developed in Max for Live that morphs parameter values on on the synth. The values, applied to a pool of possible parameters, are interpolated over time to new values using a multi-threaded technique that allows many parameters to be changed simultaneously.

Because of chance factors in the algorithms the textures and rhythmic content will be significantly different each time the piece is performed. However, some identifying characteristics are maintained, such as how the performer “plays” the algorithm, and the peculiarities of the FM synthesizer."

Best Ambient Synth Shootout #53: preenFM2 - Song 1

Published on Aug 21, 2018 Christian's Sonic Spaces

"This is the first song with the preenFM2. It's a 14 voice 4-part multitimbral polyphonic DIY FM generator with 28 FM algorithms from 3 to 6 operators, 7 default and 6 user waveforms, filter, arpeggiator, etc.

I used for the recording the following FX chain:
preenFM2 - Pigtronix Echolution 2 Deluxe - GFI System Specular Reverb 2. Depending on the recorded track some FX are deactivated

The signal went through a small Behringer mixer into the pc for recording. To create the complete song I recorded consecutively several stereo tracks. The final song was then mastered with a bit EQ and compression on some tracks and some limiting on the master track."

MOD Duo Effect Pedal Meets Synths - Granular Soundscape | SYNTH ANATOMY

Published on Jul 6, 2018 SYNTH ANATOMY

"MOD Duo by MOD Devices is a modular audio processor with unlimited possibilities (Max Patches...) In the first demo, I used the preenFM2 FM Synthesizer with the MOD Duo pedal to create a granular soundscape"

https://www.patreon.com/synthanatomy