Two Takes on the midicake ARP

Take a BITE of the midicake ARP video upload by Starsky Carr

"Generative and evolving or well controlled and precise - it's your choice. A clever concept - tracks are built with lots of lines playing a variation on the same chord.. .arps, bass, pads.. This takes that idea and gives you plenty of scope for experimentation. Keep it tightly controlled for Tracey arp interactions, or let it loose to discover ever evolving pattens.

0:00 Fancy some cake?
0:51 Demo #1 Hands in The Air
1:35 The Ingredients
2:23 Ambient Track Breakdown
2:56 Arp Pad & Chord Mode
3:39 Semi Random Patterns
5:22 Demo #2 Ambient & Glitchy
5:40 Main Parameters
7:37 Rhythm and Groove
8:34 FX and Modulation
9:35 Playing and tweaking it live
10:31 The knobs at the top are for Macros
11:58 Chaining Bars
13:33 Its a sort of sequencer
15:50 Use Bounce PROPERLY!!
17:17 All-in-all? thoughts
19:11 More of that Ambient track again
21:17 Ibiza & Miami need some cake

WTF is an Arpeggio?

video upload by Red Means Recording

00:00 intro
00:41 what's an arpeggio
03:46 ableton arpeggiator
06:45 xfer cthulhu
09:18 midicake arp main functions
16:44 midicake pad mode
17:47 midicake chord mode
18:34 bass
20:26 final thoughts
21:05 outro jam

The Long Call (ZOIA Ambient)

video upload by Red Means Recording Ambient

"A self-playing ZOIA patch by user wz on Patchstorage. Get it here: https://patchstorage.com/the-long-earth/ I've added additional audio elements and effects. Check out the rest of wz's cool stuff here: https://patchstorage.com/author/wz/"

The Long Earth (ZOIA Ambient )

video upload by Red Means Recording Ambient

"A self-playing ZOIA patch by user wz on Patchstorage. Get it here: https://patchstorage.com/the-long-earth/ I've added additional audio elements and effects. Check out the rest of wz's cool stuff here: https://patchstorage.com/author/wz/"

Arturia Introduces MiniFreak 6-voice Algorithmic Synthesizer

MiniFreak | Algorithmic Synthesizer | ARTURIA video upload by Arturia

Tutorials | MiniFreak - Overview

video upload by Arturia

"In this tutorial, take a tour through MiniFreak's features, hidden talents, and wild sounds, as Matt Pike gives you the lowdown on the 6-voice hybrid #polysynth that's out to break all the rules.

_CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:03 Presets Playing
02:27 Oscillators
03:40 Virtual Analog Engine
04:41 FM Engine
05:50 FM Modulation
07:04 Analog Filter
07:35 Modulation Matrix
10:13 Digital Effects
12:02 Sliders
13:30 Sequencer & Arpeggiator
14:51 Sound Edit & Utilities" Arturia MiniFreak: 5 things you need to know (+ no-talking sound demo)
video upload by MusicRadar Tech

Review: Arturia MiniFreak // vs MicroFreak // Everything covered, including almost all 256 presets

video upload by loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:25 vs MicroFreak
6:30 Connectivity
7:35 Workflow
8:55 Osc controls
10:30 Osc 1 engines
14:05 Audio in
14:30 Oscillator 2
15:05 FM/RM
16:05 Digital filters
19:00 Destroy frog
19:50 Analog filter
21:30 Digital FX
25:40 Envelopes
27:45 LFOs
29:05 Waveshaping
30:20 LFO as env
30:40 Vibrato LFO
31:10 Mod matrix
34:00 Macros
34:55 Arpeggiator
38:10 Spice & dice
39:10 Sequencer
43:40 Automation
45:45 Voice modes
46:40 Paraphony
48:20 Chord & scale
48:44 Hidden gems
50:10 Pros & cons
53:50 Almost all 250 presets!

Arturia MiniFreak - First Look - Sonic LAB

video upload by sonicstate

"Today's the day for the big Arturia announcements - and the one we have most experience of is the new MiniFreak which is an expanded MicroFreak - (the Algorithmic Synthesizer with multiple oscillator types).

The MiniFreak doubles up the Oscillators to two - with 20 oscillator types on board, keeps the multi-mode analog filter and adds 3, quality, digital FX. It also has a physical 37 key keybed (short travel) with aftertouch. There's two control strips which can do pitch/mod or macro 1/2, each with four destinations or a sequencer/gate control for the on board sequencer.

It also comes with a free VST version MiniFreak V

We fully confess that we didn't get the time to do the full review in time for this deadline, but first impressions are pretty positive."

arturia minifreak performance

video upload by Red Means Recording Ambient

"first time performing with the arturia minifreak. this is the patch 'Trent's Pno' I made for the factory presets. this is also the last patch in my current house, as i will be moving. see you in november!"

@Arturia MiniFreak Introduction, Unboxing & Demo | No Talking
video upload by DKS SYNTH LAB

Priced at 599€ / $599, available today.

See the dealers on the right for availibility.

via Arturia

Arturia expands wild hybrid synth range with 6-voice MiniFreak

MiniFreak is a polyphonic hybrid keyboard that combines two digital sound engines with warm analog filters, playful modulation, spontaneous sequencing, and rich stereo effects for sounds that are immediately curious, beautiful, and chaotic in equal measure.

Hybrid polysynth power
MiniFreak’s twin digital sound engines feature over 20 modes, and can be used individually, stacked, or to process each other’s output for unique compound sonic behavior. Its digital voices then collide with analog filters, balancing digital crispness with a rich analog response, complete with 6-voice polyphony, 12-voice paraphony, monophonic, and unison configurations.

Customizable & experimental sound design
MiniFreak’s expanded modulation matrix gives users even more control over shaping, transforming, and evolving their sound, with features like polyphonic ADSR envelopes, customizable multi-segment LFO shapes, FM & Ring Modulation, and the familiar Spice & Dice randomization.

Mix-ready stereo sound
With stereo outputs and 3 digital FX slots with 10 FX types to choose from, users will have everything they need to push their sound over the edge while keeping it mix-ready, from stereo-enhancing chorus, to surgical 3-band EQ, to gritty distortion.

Expression, meet chaos
Despite its penchant for wild & exploratory sound design, MiniFreak is an instrument of expression. Its velocity-sensitive 37-note keybed with aftertouch and spontaneous Seq/Arp functionality makes it a dream to perform with, while its randomization features put playfulness first.

MiniFreak V
MiniFreak comes with a dedicated VST counterpart, letting users totally integrate its unique hybrid sound and presets into their DAW productions and vice versa. Using identical sound engines, modeled filters, presets, and totally synchronized controls, users can enjoy an identical experience in hardware or software form.

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On Lunar Fields: An Improvised Ambient Space Album by Red Means Recording

video upload by Red Means Recording Ambient

"Get the album here: https://fanlink.to/h3nq

Original art by Lou Hinks:
+ Etsy https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LouHinksArt
+ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/louhinksart/
+ Twitter https://twitter.com/LouHinks

00:00 We Meet on Luna
10:05 Ganymede Grows Green
20:35 Cultivating Tethys
30:30 Spires of Oberon
40:36 Triton Lay Dreaming
49:28 Of Deimos and Progress
57:58 Again, Until Hyperion"

A New Ambient Album: The Making of On Lunar Fields

Noise Engineering Virt Iter Legio Stereo Oscillator Demo

video upload by Red Means Recording Ambient

"A demo of the new stereo oscillator from Noise Engineering. It started as software, but now it's hardware. Also, some hardware is now software. What a world.

Hardware Oscillator: https://noiseengineering.us/products/...
Software (Free!): https://noiseengineering.us/products/..."

This Was Supposed To Be Dub Techno (It's Not)

video upload by Red Means Recording Ambient

"I've got a limited merch drop with Bonfire with all proceeds going to charity. Get yourself a cool crow and synthesizer shirt here: https://www.bonfire.com/noisewins/

Tech-house and dub techno are on the menu, as I explore the relationship between my rack and external hardware. Added the Blofeld through the Microcosm for extra goodness."

Teenage Engineering Introduces pocket operator™ for Pixel™ Phone

video upload by teenage engineering

"teenage engineering has collaborated with Google to bring the pocket operator experience to your Pixel phone - the app utilizes the familiar pocket operator workflow to sequence sound and video and is available for Pixel 5 or later."

pocket operator for Pixel Introduction

video upload by Red Means Recording

"Get it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...

A collaboration between Google and Teenage Engineering brings the power and fun of the PO-33 KO! Pocket Operator to your Pixel phone. With video!
This is a walkthrough of its features.
pocket operator for Pixel is a free app for Pixel phone users.

Pixel is a registered trademark of Google LLC.
Thank you to Google for sponsoring this video.

00:00 intro and demos
01:00 recording with the camera
01:44 introduction to the different pages
02:38 step-sequencing a beat
03:18 playing samples melodically
04:40 pattern copying and chaining
05:22 recording and playing a "melody"
05:42 recording and sequencing percussion
06:09 track effects recording and editing
08:08 video mixer and automation
08:51 punch in effects!
09:55 punch in effect recording and automation
10:52 built-in guide
11:11 importing video
11:50 step-sequencing a drum loop
12:06 importing and slicing an ambient pad
13:09 recording a bassline (it's my mouth)
13:54 importing and sequencing chord samples
14:13 copy and link patterns (again)
14:52 recording video selection automation
15:09 punch in effects! (part 2)
16:04 exporting your project
17:23 outro"

The Playbox Machine (1-5)

video upload by Red Means Recording Ambient

"Performance 1 in a series focusing on Morphagene, samples from Native Instruments Playbox, and the Elektron Analog Rytm. Performance 5 will be accompanied by a video on the main channel that walks through the process of creating a performance like this."

Making Ambient With the Norand Mono (and friends)

video upload by Red Means Recording

"I got the idea recently that the pure analog tones of the Norand Mono would sound lovely through some effects. From there I cooked up an ambient patch using the Hapax, Peak, and Eurorack. Let me walk you through the patch and how it works."

Udpate:

Norand Mono Ambient Performance

video upload by Red Means Recording Ambient

"Final performance from my video on making ambient with the Norand Mono as the focus."

A Musical Exploration of BASTL Ikarie and Dark Matter

video upload by Red Means Recording Ambient

"A series of explorations feature the BASTL Ikarie filter and Dark Matter feedback module."

first ambient patch with bitbox micro and poly hector to fall asleep to

video upload by Red Means Recording Ambient

"the bitbox micro is a superpowered little sampler for eurorack, and the poly hector is a collection of all sorts of modules in a virtual environment. here i take the bitbox for it's first run using morphagene reels in granular mode. sequencing is done by hector using the mi marbles port, all sounds from bitbox."

10 Recipes for Noise (ft. Befaco Noise Plethora and Percall)

video upload by Red Means Recording Ambient

"Noise can be a useful tool in synthesis, and even more so in the sandbox that is Eurorack and modular. In this video we'll use the Befaco Noise Plethora and Percall to cook up some patches which feature noise. Befaco sent me these modules, but they have not sponsored this video. I just think noise is cool and I'm trapped in the Matrix and the algorithm is slowly eating away at my soul."

00:00 intro
00:21 mix noise with leads
02:25 mix noise with bass
03:34 noise as percussion accents
05:24 noise as the main attraction
07:22 resonate me, daddy
09:55 sidechain pump texture
11:25 noise clock for sequencer
13:08 noise as modulation source 1
14:27 noise as modulation source 2
16:13 trigger bursts for daddy
18:16 noise go brrrrrrr

Bonding With the E-RM Polygogo (with Rainmaker and Norand Mono)

video upload by Red Means Recording Ambient

"I wanted to get to know the E-RM Polygogo oscillator and see if it was for me. It's ok! Very pretty to look at! If you have room for it in your case, and like visual feedback, this is a super cool choice. E-RM runs through Patching Panda Moon Phase and then into Rainmaker. Drums are from the Norand Mono, which makes a surprisingly good little analog drum machine.

00:00 1
06:50 2
11:48 3"

4 Performances with Digitakt and Microcosm

video upload by Red Means Recording Ambient

The Hologram Microcosm, In Context


"In this video, we'll pair the Hologram Microcosm effect pedal with the Elektron Digitakt for some transformative sonic exploration."

Modbap Osiris and the Power of Wavetables (Demo and Walkthrough)

video upload by Red Means Recording

"The Modbap Osiris Bi-Fidelity Wavetable Oscillator melts my face clean off. In this video, I'll show you why. I'll also show you how to make your own wavetables for it using OSIRISedit!"

4 Performances with the Modbap Osiris

video upload by Red Means Recording Ambient

"These are performances I created to get to know the Modbap Osiris Wavetable Oscillator for my main walkthrough video.

Patch notes:
Osiris is getting sequencing from Rene. Rene is sequenced by Metron. Metron also provides triggers to everything else in the rack, including Maestro. Maestro is run through 3 sets of Navigators which provide modulation to Osiris. Osiris is run through XAOC Minsk and Zagrezeb. The sub out of Osiris goes into the HexVCA and gets an envelope from the Quadigy. The big reverb stuff is Morphagene run through Starlab. Drums are the VPME QD run through Ruina Versio and then into Desmodus Versio. Arp 2600M and Hydrasynth provide melodies and chords."

Xaoc Devices Zagrzeb: A Musical Video Walkthrough

video upload by Red Means Recording Ambient

"A text-on-screen walkthrough of the XAOC Zagrbzeb stereo multimode filter which sounds really good I think, honestly. Patch notes are shown on screen during the video."

Xaoc Devices Zagrzeb

Becoming One With the Knobula Poly Cinematic Oscillator

video upload by Red Means Recording Ambient

"The Poly Cinematic by Knobula is a digital 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer voice for your Eurorack system. Complete with built-in VCA, envelope generator, filter, and reverb. In this video, we'll walk through how it works and then play two full performances featuring the module."

first zoia euroburo ambient patch

video upload by Red Means Recording Ambient

"Pam's clocks, Chaos sequences and modulates, Rings and Castor and Pollux make sounds.

Euroburo is fed audio from Castor and Rings. It passes Castor through two channels of VCA (modulated by lfos) and filters (modulated by lfos). The lfos are modulated by another set of LFOs on random, sent through a slew limiter.

Rings is fed in and given a similar treatment, with dual vcas being modulated by two very slow LFOs.

The two Castor channels are fed into two panners, which are being modulated by another slow LFOS.

Those outputs are sent to reverbs and ping pong delays.

It's pretty."

You can find additional euroburo posts here.

A New Ember: Flame 4VOX Polyphonic Wavetable Oscillator

video upload by Red Means Recording

"The 4Vox is a quad wavetable oscillator with up to four voices per VCO channel, resulting in a maximum of 16 voices at four individual outputs.

This is a weird one. I sold it after having it for about a week after buying it new. It's a really interesting oscillator but I found it pretty unwieldy to use. YMMV!"

Flame 4VOX Wavetable Oscillator - Performances

video upload by Red Means Recording Ambient

Additional Flame 4VOX posts here