FM Synthesis, Preserving Preset Data

Published on Jun 15, 2018 Element433

"Digital data, including synthesiser data is gradually eroded as new incompatible technologies emerge.

This video tests how F.M. synthesis data from a 1985 machine is preserved, by step conversion, across 3 decades, from one machine to another as new technologies arrived. Did it work?

From 1985 till 2017, features the Yamaha CX5m, FB01, N.I. FM8, VOPM VST and the shiny new Preen FM2 hardware.

Goodies for FM8, DX7, VolcaFM, PreenFm2, VOPM etc below

GOODIES:

Presets for VOPM VST/AU, converted from my original CX5m 80s:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Xu0...

for DX7, Korg Volca FM, N.I. FM7/8 (LFOs are slower on DX compatible machines so they might need adjusting):

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1dx9...

FEATURED:

Preen FM
http://ixox.fr/preenfm2/

SAM VOPM
http://www.geocities.jp/sam_kb/VOPM/i...

TX-CONVERT by Martin Tarenskeen
http://dxconvert.martintarenskeen.nl/"

Noyzelab PreenFM2 Farey Programmer Open Source Project

Another one in via Noyzelab:

"The PreenFM2 is an exciting little Open Source project for making a small, portable FM synthesizer with full microtuning. I decided to write a little Open Source programming tool for it in the Processing programming language. Full details of the program can be found in the PreenFM2 forum here and its available on github here ---- but briefly it is a tool to help with choosing the fundamental parameters of FM synthesis.

Farey Sequences for FM programming were introduced in the classic text by Barry Truax: Organizational Techniques for C:M Ratios in Frequency Modulation. http://www.sfu.ca/~truax/

In order to get the best from this program please read up on Farey Sequences for FM programming, I did an article here : and there are lots of places to read further."

Monday 2:22AM: a Live Jam with Dreadbox NYX, Elektron Digitakt, and friends

Published on Feb 16, 2018 Olivier Ozoux

"This track started as a quick background music for my video about the Pyramid Mk1 vs Mk2, but turned out to be really good, so I decided to keep working on it and turn it into a real track.

This is also the first time the Dreadbox NYX makes an appearance, and I love it's foghorn-like reverb!

Gear List: https://kit.com/o0/musique-electronique

Squarp Pyramid: Sequencing all the things
Dreadbox NYX: reverb-drenched melody
Elektron Digitakt: drums
PreenFM2: Bass
Audiothingies MicroMonsta: acid bassline
Modor NF-1m: plucked key stabs
Waldorf Blofeld: pads and atmospheric effects"

Quick demo of 2x PreenFM & 1x Ambika with 6 SMR4 voice cards. HQ Sound

Published on Oct 30, 2017 Todd Murray

"This is a nothing planned, adhoc session just to demonstrate the sound quality of these two DIY synth projects. Both synths are open source code, and open hardware. You can still obtain prebuilt PreenFMs or you can DIY and build the entire synth from scratch.

The Ambika is not longer made by Mutable Instruments. It too is Open source and open hardware, and there are some sources who still build them or you can DIY

In both cases you can build these synths yourself by downloading all of the CAD files for the circuit boards and case, sourcing their build, then source the components and assemble the circuits.... then download the software and install it.

If you want to build these yourself, and have experience you should have little issues as both are fairly straight forward and the build doc quite clear. The PreenFM may be a particular challenge if you choose to DIY the MCU board. Soldering a STM32F405 takes practice and a steady hand. In both cases you will also need to upload the firmware to the processors.

You can learn more about the Ambika
here: https://mutable-instruments.net/archive/

and the PreenFM here: http://ixox.fr/preenfm2/"

A Fistful of Ants!: Live Jam with Elektron Digitakt and Plankton Electronics Ants!

Published on Oct 27, 2017 Olivier Ozoux

"I sold and bought a few different synths over the Summer, and it took me a while to integrate the new instruments into my workflow. Here's the first track I've made with my Studio In A Box V2.0.


As usual, everything is recorded live and in a single pass. Here's the instrument list:

- Squarp Pyramid: sequence all the things
- Elektron Digitakt: sample based drums
- MFB Tanzbär Lite: analog drums
- Yamaha MU-80: Additional percussion, piano, and pizzicato strings
- PreenFM2: Bassline, and wooden arpeggio
- Audiothingies MicroMonsta: 2nd Bassline
- Modor NF-1m: main chord progression
- Waldorf Blofeld: ambient pads
- Plankton Electronics Ants!: analog plucky arpeggio"

PREENFM2

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New Beginnings | Ambient Eurorack Modular Synthesizer

Published on Apr 1, 2017 Lightbath

"The Fool Embarks on Another Journey

It feels good to be exploring a full 208hp system again. I spent the past two months without a proper case and finally this week, my Submodular Systems case arrived! Whew, this thing is a beauty. So well-designed and manufactured.

This piece emerged as I was experimenting with layout and choice of modules. I was so happy to be patching with two full rows that I didn't even take the time to screw any of the modules into the rails.

This patch features four parts played by arpeggiators in the Squarp Pyramid: a melody/counterpoint sort of situation with two STOs shaped by Just Friends, a semi-stochastic granular vibe with Rings into Clouds, and a Reich-inspired arpeggio with the PreenFM2 into OTO BAM. Noise/percussion is Dunst shaped by Just Friends. The thing hanging off the left side is a passive attenuator I'm using as level controls for Clouds and Dunst. Planar shapes the STOs via Belgrad and the DLD provides the space on those STOs."

Preen PreenFM2 Desktop FM Synthesizer - Loaded with over 100 DX7 Sysex Banks

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Some pics of the inside below.  SoLatelyBass on the display to the left is a reference to the Yamaha TX81Z's classic LatelyBass preset.

via the listing: "Bought the kit from VanDaal Electronics (Creator of the metal enclosure).
Good easy build that includes screen mod for the OLED screen.

Great FM desktop synth with lots of custom DX7 sysex banks that are loaded on the USB memory stick. Loaded with latest OS."

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Chilled House for the Summer: a live jam with Pyramid and Blofeld

Published on Mar 13, 2017 Olivier Ozoux

"Progressive Chillout House track. Recorded live, mild dynamics post-processing. Strangely enough this 5 min track was recorded between 1:00am and 2:10am saturday night. I freaked out a little bit when an hour disapeared from under me. I had forgotten about daylight saving time....

Instruments:
- Squarp Pyramid ( sequencer )
- Korg Electribe ( drums, percussions, and that vocal one shot )
- Audiothingie MicroMonsta ( keys )
- PreenFM2 ( bassline, and that strange metallic melody )
- Waldorf Blofeld ( everything else )"

Technostalgia: a live jam with MicroMonsta and Electribe

Published on Feb 27, 2017 Olivier Ozoux

"Thanks to the Squarp team for sending me a quick patch to save this project from a misbehaving PyraOS v1.5 beta that attempted to eat this own....

Instruments:
- Squarp Pyramid (sequencer)
- Audiothingies MicroMonsta ( bassline )
- Korg Electribe 2s ( drums and percussions )
- PreenFM2(clean bass and percussive arp)
- Waldorf Blofeld (pads)
- MakeNoise 0-Coast (generative melogy)"

We lived in Arizona: a live jam with MicroGranny and MicroMonsta

Published on Feb 12, 2017 Olivier Ozoux

"I'm not completely convinced about that one, but here it is anyway. Vocal sample from an interview with Rickie Lee Jones, used with great effects by The Orb's in "Little Fluffy Clouds".

Instruments:
- Squarp Pyramid (sequencer)
- Korg Electribe 2 Sampler (drums and percussions)
- Bastl Instruments MicroGranny (samples)
- PreenFM2 ( bassline and arp )
- MeeBlip Triode (bassline)
- Audiothingies MicroMonsta (keys)
- Waldorf Blofeld (pads)"

#JAMuary08: a live jam with Blofeld and MicroGranny

Published on Jan 31, 2017 Olivier Ozoux

"Only 8 tracks for JAMuary which is far from once a day, but still is at least twice as many as I've done in any month last year.

Instruments:
- Squarp Pyramid (sequencer)
- Bastl MicroGranny (voice samples)
- Korg Electribe (drums and percussions)
- PreenFM2 ( bassline, and woodie sound)
- MakeNoise 0-Coast ( arpeggio )
- AudioThingies MicroMonsta ( main pads )
- Waldorf Blofeld ( everything else )"

#JAMuary 07: a live jam with the MakeNoise 0-Coast and PreenFM2

Published on Jan 23, 2017 Olivier Ozoux

"Another one for JAMuary. Started with a BPM Festival inspired jungle beat, but ended up pretty far from sounding like a techno track.

instruments:
- Squarp Pyramid (sequencer)
- Korg Electribe 2s (drums and percussions)
- Audiothingies MicroMonsta (pads)
- PreenFM2 (bassline)
- Waldorf Blofeld (more pads, and keys)
- MakeNoise 0-Coast (lead)"

Pyramid's Euclidean Rhythms Meet Novation Circuit

Published on Jan 11, 2017 John Keston

"In the spirit of #JAMUARY2017 (thanks to Cuckoo for having the stamina to do it everyday!) I have made a video track using the Squarp Pyramid, Novation Circuit, Moog Sub 37, PreenFM2, Rhodes, Minifooger Delay, and Korg KP3+. I’m not great at making these (hence the shaky video), but they’re fun to do every so often.

Euclidean patterns drive each of the four Circuit drum parts through individual tracks on the Pyramid. I have it setup with four Euclidean patterns per track bank for a total of sixteen. This way I can mix and match all sixteen patterns on the Pyramid and even swap them or combine them with patterns on the Circuit.

Read more about this piece:
http://audiocookbook.org/pyramids-euc...

My album Isosceles was just released on Unearthed Music:
https://unearthedmusic.bandcamp.com/a..."

Jamuary01: mini live-jam with Squarp Pyramid and Waldorf Blofeld

Published on Jan 4, 2017 Olivier Ozoux

"#Jamuary01 first mini live-jam for Jamuary, featuring:

- Squarp Pyramid
- Korg Electribe 2 Sampler
- Audiothingies MicroMonsta
- Waldorf Blofeld
- PreenFM2
- MeeBlip Triode"

Jamuary02: mini live-jam with Blofed and MeeBlip Triode

Erik's Trap, Nina's Rap: a live jam with Squarp Pyramid and more.

Published on Dec 1, 2016 Olivier Ozoux

"First jam since the v1.0 PyraOS Release. Started playing around with the chord progression from Erik Satie's Gymnopédies and some Trap-style grooves, then added a little bit of Nina Simone's Feeling Good.

Instruments
- Squarp Pyramid
- Korg Electribe 2 Sampler
- Audiothingies MicroMonsta
- MakeNoise 0-Coast
- Bastl Instruments MicroGranny
- PreenFM2"

PreenFM2 3D Printed Case

Published on Oct 12, 2016 Olivier Ozoux

"Making a custom 3D printed case for the PreenFM2 synth. And a little test jam with the PreenFM2, Squarp Pyramid, MicroMonsta and Electribe 2 Sampler."

Preen FM2 Four Voice Synth

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"This is both a gorgeous sounding and gorgeous looking FM Synth.

Comes with external power but can also be powered by USB

http://ixox.fr/preenfm2/

Today’s technology in a small box.

In addition to regular FM synth features you’ll get (firmware 2.01) :

4 independent instruments. Each of them has:

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preenFM2 Synthesizer - Sound Beispiele

Published on Aug 28, 2016 Synth Anatomy.de

PreenFM2 Demo Sequence

"A short demo sequenced used in the article about PreenFM2 on AudioCookbook.org:

audiocookbook.org/the-most-powerfu…-synth-preenfm2/"