Multi Track Audio Recording - DAWluge // Synthstrom Deluge Tutorials

Published on Feb 17, 2020 Ron Cavagnaro

Intro 0:00
Creating "Custom Metronome" or Beat 1:02
Setting Up Audio Clips 2:50
Adding More Audio Clip "Tracks" 3:32
Naming Audio Clip "Tracks" 4:15
Saving Blank Template 4:38
Arming/Recording Audio Clip "Track" 4:55
Recording A New Audio Clip Further Down The Timeline 5:40
Adding Another Audio Clip "Track" 7:07
Changing The Drum Beat 7:46
Extended Multi Track Improv Function Demo 8:36

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Easy Programming pt 4 - Ambient Orchestral Pitch Lane // Korg Wavestate Tutorial

Published on Mar 14, 2020 Ron Cavagnaro

Intro 0:00
Init Performance 0:38
Change to single multisample 0:46
Setting the multisample on step 1 1:02
Amp Attack and Release 1:23
Setting Timing for step 1 1:47
Setting Pitch Lane 1:58
Adding More Samples for Crossfade 2:47
Adding Reverb 3:33
Extended Improv Ambient Orchestral Demo 3:48

Ron Cavagnaro Wavestate posts

Easy Programming pt 3 - Ambient Probability Choir // Korg Wavestate Tutorial

Published on Mar 10, 2020 Ron Cavagnaro

Intro 0:00
Init Peformance 0:38
Making 2 Time Steps & Probability 0:47
Choosing Samples 1:14
Octave Down Sample 2:11
Crossfade Demo 2:29
Probability For Sample Steps 2:48
Reverb 3:02
Amp Envelope ADSR 3:23
Extended Improv Ambient Choir Demo 3:46

Ron Cavagnaro Wavestate posts

Novation Circuit Tutorials by Ron Cavagnaro

Published on Dec 18, 2016 Ron Cavagnaro

Note these start in 2016. You can get to later tutorials via the playlist drop down on the top left.

Quickstart Pt 4 - Looper Module + Pages // Empress FX Zoia Tutorial

Published on Apr 28, 2019 Ron Cavagnaro

Ron Cavagnaro Empress FX Zoia Tutorials

"This tutorial is covering the looper module on the Empress FX Zoia. In this video we are going to set up an array of loopers and set it up to self-trigger in one shot mode into a sort of self-performing atmospheric pad.

The synth used in this video is the system 1 promars plugout.

If you just jumped in without seeing the previous videos, this may appear pretty complex or confusing.

Intro 0:00
Setting up first page 1:01
Setting up second page 1:25
Connecting The Modules 2:06
Looper Parameters 3:10
Looper Record 3:36
Copying Loopers (w/ Connection) 4:01
Assigning LFOs to Looper Playback 5:00
Reverse 6:03
Adding and Connecting more LFOs 6:33
Changing Page Caution 7:37
Rerecording over loops 7:59
Improvised Performance Demo 8:20"

STAR WARS Lightsaber AMSR // Soma Labs Lyra 8 Drone Synth Demo

Published on Jul 31, 2019 Ron Cavagnaro

"Programming and Improvisation by Ron Cavagnaro. All of the sound you hear is 100% from the standalone unit. Since this is improvised, a few parts might not sound exactly like lightsabers , but watch as I mold them into the sound eventually.

ASMR signifies the subjective experience of 'low-grade euphoria' characterized by 'a combination of positive feelings and a distinct static-like tingling sensation on the skin'."

Korg Prologue Synth Demos by Ron Cavagnaro

Published on Mar 29, 2018 Ron Cavagnaro

Synthstrom Deluge Demos & Tutorials by Ron Cavagnaro

Published on May 23, 2017 Ron Cavagnaro

Synthstrom Deluge Tutorials

Easy Programming pt 1 - Ambient Orchestral // Korg Wavestate Tutorial

Published on Mar 7, 2020 Ron Cavagnaro

Intro 0:00
Changing to Init Performance 0:39
Amp ADSR 1:00
Reverb 1:22
Selecting Samples 1:33
Crossfading Two Samples Improv Demo 2:24
Adding More Two Sample Steps 3:20
Soloing Sample Step 4:21
Setting Loop End To Four Steps 4:45
Crossfading Four Samples Improv Demo 5:07
Changing Sample Steps 5:53
Pitch LFO 6:40
Extended Improv Demo 7:05
Changing The Octave for each Sample Step 10:01
Changing Time Duration 11:00
Extended Ambient Orchestral Improv Demo 11:18

Update:

Easy Programming pt 2 - Cinematic Pianos & Plucks // Korg Wavestate Tutorial

Published on Mar 8, 2020 Ron Cavagnaro

intro 0:00
Init Performance 0:32
Changing Mode To Single Multisample 0:45
Setting AMP ADSR And Velo Sensitivity 1:14
Acoustic Piano Improv Demo 1:47
Adding New Layer 2:37
Changing Octave of Layer 3:38
Banjo and Acoustic Piano Improv Demo 3:56
Adding A Third Layer 4:32
Changing Octave and Volume of Layer 5:18
Banjo, Acoustic Piano, and Glass Bell Improv Demo 5:33
Making More Changes 6:03
Adding A Fourth Layer 6:48
Four layer single Multisample Demo 6:55
Changing Each Layer To A Pluck Sound 7:31
Adding Reverb 7:48
Cinematic Pluck Sound Demo 8:17

Synthstrom Deluge 3.0 Firmware Released

DELUGE 3: Full tutorial and workflow walkthrough loopop Published on Sep 15, 2019 loopop - New featured covered 30 minutes in.

Additional overview videos by Ron Cavagnaro further below.

"Deluge firmware V3.0.0 is released today, another major update adding some of our biggest new features yet.

New features
* Audio clips (an all-new type of clip, in addition to synth, kit, CV and MIDI)
* Live looping of audio and instrument / MIDI clips, including easy overdubbing / layering, and automatic tempo setting
* Audio clip live looping includes option to record additional audio "margins" either side of loop (from before you even pressed record), to allow a brief crossfade to eliminate click at loop point
* Auto-extending of clip length during note recording
* Recording count-in
* Recording audio or MIDI directly into arrangement tracks
* Audio thru
* Alphanumeric keyboard, allowing text-based names of presets and files
* Deleting of audio and preset files
* New preset-loading interface, with "clone" function for adding multiple preset instances
* USB host mode for MIDI devices
* Ability to switch off automatic sample previewing"
* Expanded MIDI control of functions for pedal control of live looping
* Further CPU optimizations to allow an even greater number of sounds to be played at once

Loopop has created an excellent walkthrough video on the Deluge to coincide with the V3.0 firmware release. Skip to 30mins to just check out the new features, but watching the whole video offers a nice little refresh over some of the core functionality."


Published on Sep 15, 2019 Ron Cavagnaro

Playlist:

1. Audio Clips (3.0) // Synthstrom Deluge Tutorial

Intro 0:00
Loading in a drum loop 0:30
Setting Tempo To Clip 1:08
Stretching Audio Clip 1:56
Trimming End of Audio Clip 2:24
Audio Clip FX 3:40
Arranger View 4:37
Extended Audio Clip Improvisation Demo 5:48

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Synthstrom Audible Deluge 4.0 Adds Wavetable Synth, Euclidean Sequencing, MPE & Polyphonic Aftertouch & More

DELUGE WAVETABLE SYNTHESIS video upload by Ollie Loops

"In this video, we explore the new WAVETABLE SYNTHESIS features added to Deluge in firmware 4.0 . These features enable users to load wavetable audio files into an oscillator and modulation position of the waveform. This means much more dynamic and evolving sounds are possible on Deluge.

Firmware 4.0 adds a host of other great features to Deluge. It's so great when a manufacturer continues to support a device by adding new and exciting features via firmware."

Wavetable Synthesis (4.0) // Synthstrom Deluge Tutorial

video upload by Ron Cavagnaro

Intro 0:00
Setting up a new synth 0:23
Assigning a Knob To Lfo2 Rate 1:54
Changing Wavetable File 2:35
Making a Pattern 3:00
Changing Wavetable File 3:49
Changing Lfo2 type 4:19
P-locking Notes To Wavetable Position 5:20
Loading Osc2 Wavetable 6:10
Extended Wavetable Drone Demo 9:26

Generative Sequencer Tools - Playback, Row Length, Euclidean (4.0) // Synthstrom Deluge Tutorial

video upload by Ron Cavagnaro

Intro 0:00
Playback Mode 0:32
Row Length 1:23
Playback Mode and Row Length 3:15
Reset Row Length 3:53
Conditional and Iterative Notes 4:39
Euclidean Sequencing 6:19
Nudging Notes In a Kit Row 8:43
Playback Direction Per Kit Row 10:18
Resampling, Slicing 11:09
Kit Row Length and Ping Pong 12:14
Resampling and slicing again 13:20
Resampling and slicing again 15:03
Resampling and slicing again 16:46
Comparing the results 18:20

Synthstrom Deluge & MPE - 4 0 Firmware Update

video upload by Too Mere

"Demonstrating the MPE functionality and making a tune with the Linnstrument to control and edit MPE on the Synthstrom Deluge."

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Details on the 4.0 update via the Synthstrom Audible forum:

"We're very excited today to announce the arrival of our huge 4.0 software update.

Instructional videos and downloads links are at the bottom of this spiel.

Highlights include:

Wavetable synthesis, and improved single-cycle waveform playback.
Support for MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE), and similarly MIDI polyphonic aftertouch. The Deluge can receive MPE from external MIDI controllers that support it, it can record this data, and the internal Deluge synths can respond to it. And this MPE data may also be output again to an external synth.
Euclidean sequencing - per row of a clip on the Deluge. This also means that now individual rows within a clip may be set to different lengths.
Sequences can be set to play in reverse, or to ping-pong.
Synths, kits and songs may be put into folders, and the user can browse these when saving and loading.
MIDI input devices (and to a limited extent output devices) may be differentiated and treated separately, so that two devices sending on the same MIDI channel won’t be confused.
Improved handling of regular MIDI pitch bend and channel pressure. Adjustable MIDI pitch bend ranges.
Sharing presets along with their audio files, with other Deluge users, is now easier.
MPE SUPPORT
This massive release makes the Deluge the first standalone hardware sequencer to offer comprehensive MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) support, allowing you to record, edit and transmit expressive MPE with compatible devices. You can also use external MPE devices to get expressive with the Deluge’s internal synth/sample engine. Tip: combine with the Deluge’s multisample support to bring expression to everything!

EUCLIDEAN SEQUENCING & INDIVIDUAL ROW LENGTH
Euclidean note entry brings an entire new method of beat and melody creation to the Deluge. Coupled with the ability to now make any row within a kit, any length, this infinitely broadens the scope for new rhythmic variations and ever-evolving melodies.

You can set the length of a row, dial in how many steps you would like to play on that row (automatically divided ‘musically’), and then move those notes horizontally - this becomes not just a new way to make innovative rhythms, but an incredibly versatile performance tool.

PLAY-DIRECTIONS
If being able to set the length of a row wasn’t enough, you can now tell the Deluge what direction (forward, reverse or ping-pong) to play-back those particular notes and not only that, you can have each and every row playing a different direction. Warning: fun.

POLYPHONIC AFTERTOUCH, IMPROVED “MONO” EXPRESSION
In bringing MPE to the Deluge, we at the same time introduced support for good ol’ MIDI polyphonic aftertouch, plus you can now record both pitch bend and channel pressure (aka monophonic aftertouch) into synth, MIDI and CV clips. And, this data now stays with the clip even when you change presets or switch between clip type (e.g. from MIDI to synth etc.).

Previously, synth clips could only record pitch bend, not channel pressure, and CV clips couldn’t record either.

ADJUSTABLE BEND RANGE
The Deluge is no longer stuck with a 1-octave bend range. Now, there’s a global setting under DEFAults -> BEND to set the default bend range. This should default to 12 semitones (1 octave) for all existing users, it will default to the more normal 2 semitones for new users. Anyway, you can go ahead and change it.

WAVETABLE SYNTHESIS, AND IMPROVED SINGLE-CYCLE WAVEFORM PLAYBACK.
How about an entirely new form of synthesis? The Deluge will now support Wavetable files, Ringmod on the Deluge is also totally compatible with Wavetable, you may even put a separate wavetable in each of the two oscillators, with each of their wavetable-positions affecting the resulting sound.

The Deluge has always supported the playback of single-cycle waveforms by loading them as samples. But now, a technically superior option is for these to be played as a wavetable, as the wavetable engine is more fit for this purpose: it is more CPU-efficient, and will produce higher quality sound with less aliasing, particularly with high notes. It also allows the use of ringmod and oscillator sync. The wavetable-position parameter is not available when playing single-cycle waveforms, as there are not multiple cycles to interpolate between.

PRESET & SONG FOLDERS
Our users jumped for joy when we announced this new addition. You can now separate your 1 million presets and songs into folders to make navigation easier!

DIFFERENTIATING MIDI INPUT DEVICES
Now, the Deluge will differentiate between MIDI coming from different hosted USB devices, and MIDI into the input DIN port, and from a connected computer which is hosting the Deluge.

Let’s say you have the Deluge hosting say a Keystep via USB (and that’s through a USB hub), and you’ve actually learned all 16 channels from that Keystep to different synths on the Deluge. Well, then you could connect another USB MIDI device to your hub, and learn those 16 MIDI channels to yet another 16 synths on the Deluge. And whatever MIDI device is plugged into the Deluge’s DIN input will have its 16 channels treated as independent yet again.

IMPROVED MODULATION MATRIX
Lastly, we’ve also improved our modulation matrix! - The feature where the modulation-depth of a source-param pair (or “patch cable”) can itself be modulated by another modulation source – well, previously the Deluge could only handle doing this for one such patch-cable per synth. This limitation has now been removed, and you can do it for as many patch-cables as you want, subject to other existing limitations.

HAVE FUN!"

Empress FX Zoia Tutorials by Ron Cavagnaro

Published on Apr 23, 2019 Ron Cavagnaro

Playlist:

1. Quickstart - FX Basics // Empress Effects Zoia Tutorial

This video is intended to show the most basic functioning to start off. It is intended for the absolute beginner. There will be more videos that will progress to more deeper functions so please stay tuned!

Intro 0:00
Audio Input 0:55
Audio Output 1:53
Making Connections 2:20
Disconnecting Modules 2:53
Adding FX 3:24
Connecting FX 3:55
Changing Module Parameters 4:28
Erasing Module 4:59
Adding Different FX 5:11
Chaining FX Modules 5:57
Saving/Renaming Presets 7:02
A Few Factory Presets Demo 7:57

2. Quickstart Pt 2 - LFO Basics // Empress FX Zoia Tutorial

This tutorial is how to apply LFO's to the effects modules on the Empress FX Zoia. If this video seems confusing please watch the previous video to learn the more basic settings.

Intro 0:00
Creating Your Own Tremolo w/ Overdrive 0:44
Copying A Module 1:05
Editing A Module 1:27
Adding VCA 1:38
Connecting modules 2:01
Assigning LFO to VCA 2:36
Changing LFO Waveform 3:37
Clearing Modules 4:03
Adding Lowpass Filter 4:14
Adding another LFO 5:44
Deleting Filter Modules 6:37
Adding Aliaser Module 6:46
Connecting LFO to Aliaser 7:22
Adding Bitcrush Module 7:49
Adding Pitchshifter Module 8:28
Adding a few more LFOs 11:13
Short Novation Circuit Demo with Zoia FX 12:13

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Chips Custom Chiptune Osc Demo (No talking) // Korg Prologue Minilogue XD Demo

Published on Jun 23, 2019 Ron Cavagnaro

"This demo is an improvised exploration of the FREE custom oscillator for Korg Prologue / Minilogue XD. It uses very basic waveforms and synthesis found in old 8bit computers such as the C64, atari 800, or consoles like the NES. Music made with these raw PWM waveforms are called "chiptunes". The demo is split up to show the different basic tones possible. After this, an extended improvised explorative look into the arpeggiator modes built into the oscillator (starting at 3:35).

The Prologue / Minilogue XD custom osc files are found for FREE at the following link:
https://github.com/hammondeggs/chips"

Improvised Experimental Beat Demo pt. 2 // Elektron Octatrack Demo

Published on Jun 30, 2019 Ron Cavagnaro

"This video shows a purely experimental improvised demo making abstract glitchy beats on the Elektron Octatrack. It begins with a very crude, primitive sounding beats, then carefully molded into engaging complex rhythmic textures. The workflow in this video shows how the slots mode can be used with live-recording constantly set to "on". To access slots mode, hold down "function + arrow key down" and choose 'Slots' from the menu. To toggle on/off Live Recording, hold down rec and press play. Live recording is on if you see the red light blinking. In this demo we had the octatrack running through the Eventide H9 for atmospheric master FX."

Lyra-8 No Talk Drone Noise Demo Part 6 // Lyra-8 Organismic Drone Synth Demo

Published on Jul 6, 2019 Ron Cavagnaro

"Please make sure to keep your volume at a moderate level. Due to the experimental quality of this synth some parts may become noisy to some, and extremely irritable to others."

Origami Custom Osc NO TALK demo // Korg Prologue

Published on Jun 9, 2019 Ron Cavagnaro

"This is an improvised demo of the Custom Oscillator 'Origami' for the Korg Prologue / Minilogue XD. Origami uses wavefolding to create complex waveforms. With this demo we also used a novation circuit for the drums, roland mx1 to mix and add live MFX, and the sequence on the prologue was made with synthstrom deluge.

Origami can be acquired for free on their webpage by signing up to their newsletter.
https://www.dirtboxsynth.com/sd_produ..."

"The Origami oscillator uses wavefolding to create complex harmonic distortion from basic waveforms. The input waveform to the wavefolder can be varied between a sine wave and an asymmetrical waveform (triangle/flattened sine) to change the basic timbre. This waveform is then fed into the wavefolding algorithm where the amount of folding (SHAPE) increases the gain at the input of the wavefolder.

A DC offset control pushes the waveform more into the top half of the wavefolder, that can vary the harmonic distribution between even and odd harmonics. The main LFO-to-Shape modulates this DC Offset (note: not the SHAPE/wavefold control itself) – which tends to create odd/even harmonic oscillation.

An additional Origami ADSR envelope can modulate the input gain of the wavefolder with the Envelope Amount control. Attack, decay, sustain and release are adjustable. This adds further movement of the produced harmonics allowing for complex evolving textures and pads.

Parameters:

SHAPE Wavefolding Amount

SHIFT_SHAPE Manual DC offset

Timbre
Envelope Amount
Attack
Decay
Sustain
Release"

Lyra-8 Minimal Ambient Drone Part 10 // Lyra-8 Organismic Drone Synth Demo

Published on Aug 24, 2019 Ron Cavagnaro

"Please make sure to keep your volume at a moderate level. Due to the experimental quality of this synth some parts may become noisy to some, and extremely irritable to others.

This is The Soma Labs Lyra-8 Organismic Drone Synth. It is an experimental analog synthesizer that creates cinematic, strange, beautiful, and cerebral soundscapes. https://somasynths.com/lyra-organismi...

In this episode there is the eventide h9 and korg kaoss pad 3+ effects after the Lyra8 signal."

Exploring Modulation Pt. 2 - Hyper LFO // Lyra-8 Organismic Drone Synth Tutorial

Published on Jan 26, 2020 Ron Cavagnaro

"Please make sure to keep your volume at a moderate level. Due to the experimental quality of this synth some parts may become noisy to some, and extremely irritable to others.

This tutorial is about how to modulate the oscillators using the Soma Labs Lyra-8 Drone Synth, using the Hyper LFO."

Exploring Modulation Lyra-8 posts

Basic Overview - Korg Prologue Tutorial

Published on Mar 3, 2020 Ron Cavagnaro

Intro 0:00
OSC / Mixer Section 0:42
Filter Section 8:03
Envelope Generators 10:36
LFO Section 11:37
FX Section 13:34
Voice Modes 16:30
Arpeggiator 17:55
Extended Improv Demo 19:00

AFX Mode (4.14) // Novation Bass Station 2 Tutorial

Published on Apr 14, 2019 Ron Cavagnaro

"This tutorial is to show how the new AFX mode works on the new Novation Bass Station 2 firmware upgrade. It was developed in a collaboration of Richard D. James (AKA Aphex Twin) and Novation.

When AFX mode is turned on, you can change the sounds individually by holding down the key and turning the parameters you want. Saving is done by pressing save from the menu (Function + Arp - Swing)

Intro 0:00
AFX Mode 0:24
Stand-Alone Arp Demo 0:52
H9 Shimmer Reverb Added 2:00
AFX Mode Speed Stress Test w/ Deluge 2:25
Improvised 16 Step Sequence AFX Mode Demo 3:48
Adding FX from Korg KP3+, Roland MX1 5:23"