Strymon Timeline - Mobius - Big Sky editor templates for TB MIDI Stuff

Published on Apr 14, 2014 Boele Gerkes·12 videos

"Strymon Timeline - Mobius - Big Sky iPad editor templates for TB MIDI Stuff.
TB MIDI Stuff is an iPad app ($4,99/€4,49) available in the app store.
For the templates please email to scd@synthmusic.info"

iTunes: TB MIDI Stuff - TBStuff

Something Completely Different Rehearsal pictures

Title link takes you to some new studio shots and background. You might remember SCD from these posts. Do check out the rest of his site and his excellent tracks while there as well.

via Mr. Array

Sunday in E Minor - Waldorf Blofeld Track

SundayinEminor.mp3
via SCD

AntiTripplerPoison Blotch

Two more Waldorf Blofeld demos:

blotch via Stefan Trippler
AntiTripplerPoison via Boele of SCD

Waldorf Largo MP3s

One via Boele of SCD:
http://www.synthmusic.info/mpdries/Philosophersreverb.mp3

One via Stefan Trippler:
http://www.trippler.net/files/largo/102a.mp3

Inside a Waldorf Pulse and Moog Voyager - Transitor Array Filters

There was some discussion on the Waldorf list regarding this video on the Waldorf MicroWave 1 compared to the MicroWave 2. The discussion digressed to the analog filter types used in Waldorf Synths. Till "Qwave" Kopper sent in the following bit of information that I though was interesting and deserving of a post: "in the Pulse there is a CA3046 transistor array in the filter. (last picture, and my fingers shown too)(remember Boele taking these pictures at my home, Georg?)

The Moog Source also uses this transistor array. And if you don't know the sound of the Pulse, but the sound of the Moog Source, you will know it has big balls soundwise.

The Moog Voyager also uses a filter array like this, but the type CA3086 (again last picture).

So even if you know the specs inside, it is still the sound thatmatters."

A fun side note: you might recognize the names Boele (SCD), George (swissdoc) and Till (Qwave) from this post, this post and others (just do a search for them on the top left of this site). They do not work for Waldorf but have definitely been experts in all things Waldorf for as long as I can remember. They all beta test Waldorf gear and they offer great non-official support on the Waldorf list on their own time. All great guys in my book.

Pinocchio song Ondes Martenot, when you wish upon a star

YouTube Uploaded by airmusician1 on Nov 6, 2011

"Song performed on July 2010, SCD Santiago of Chile.

Ondes Martentot (prot.) : Cristian Torres
Piano : Freddy Ogalde
Camera : Osvaldo Tobar

Thanks to the audience for that special day, and Dana as well.
More news very soon
http://sites.google.com/site/thereminchile/"

The Ondes Martenot prototype was made by Christian Torres.

Prototipo Ondes Martenot

Uploaded by airmusician1 on Apr 14, 2010

"Prototipo #1 de este instrumento similar al Les Ondes Martenot, hecho en Chile entre el 2009 y 2010. Agradezco la ayuda de Don Marco Antonio de AnalogCustom y Cristian Rojas por su apoyo y fe en mi proyecto, muy pronto se hara el instrumento definitvo, para los musicos y aficionados interesados en esta tecnologia análoga.
Prototipe #1 of this kind of instrument similar to Les Ondes Martenot, was made in Chile between 2009 and 2010 year. I apreciatte so much the helps that delivered to me Marco Antonio from AnalogCustom, and Cristian Rojas as well.
Very soon will come out the first instrument to musicians and people that could be interest in this.
Some Characteristics:
- 4 kinds of Timbre.
- Pitch / Fine Pitch regulator.
- Independent Tuner output
- Volume selector: Hand/ Pedal Volume
- Register of 5 octaves (it is possible to increase it)

This song is called "El cants dels ocells" (Song of the birds)"

Also see: Concierto de Theremin en Santiago de Chile

distarping - Waldorf Blofeld Sample

Another Waldorf Blofeld sample is in. This one via Boele of SCD.

http://www.synthmusic.info/mp3s/distarping.mp3

More info on the Blofeld here.

Infected

http://www.synthmusic.info/mp3s/Infected.mp3
Another Waldorf Blofeld mp3 by Boele of SCD.

UniQue Werkx - Q-Werkx - Waldorf Based Music

David Ryle wrote into the Waldorf list with a link to Christian's website, UniQue Werkx. I decided to take a look and found it contained a number of compositions featuring the Waldorf Q as well as track featuring a Blofeld demo by SCD. The site is definitely worth checking out if you are interested in hearing some of what the Q is capable of.

Late night BD808 Jam

"First patch with the new TipTop BD808 analogue percussion kick drum module and MakeNoise VCO prototype. Sequence is clock triggered from the 4ms RCD, and SCD. Master clocked from one Doepfer A-147 LFO. MakeNoise VCO created the low tone bass tones, and E350 and Tiptop Z3000 MkII ran through Z-DSP/Z5000 for reverb created the drones and harmonies.

tiptopaudio.com/

analoguehaven.com/tiptopaudio/bd808/

Note: all sounds and sequences created on the modular, no drum machines or computers used in this patch."

SCD live - Studio 83 - recorded 23-05-2014

Published on May 23, 2014 Boele Gerkes·13 videos

"Arturia Minibrute analog synthesizer - Novation Bass Station 2 analog synthesizer - Moog Voyager XL analog synthesizer - Arturia Spark Drum plugin - Strymon Timeline and Big Sky Delay/Reverb pedals - Ableton Live DAW.
The Spark drum track goes through FXpansion Maul plugin (distortion). Reverb and delay plugins used in Ableton Live: Valhalla Room and XILS-lab Le Masque Delay.
Master compressor plugin: Arts Acoustic CL1."

TB MIDI Stuff Andromeda Editor V1 Now Available

via Boele: "As of today the first version of the iPad editor for the Andromeda A6 synthesizer is available. The editor captures all sound editing parameters on the Andromeda, spread out over 102 pages with a combined mix of NRPN and system exclusive messages. Its focus has been on sound design, so it is not a librarian (yet). That might or might not change in the future.

The editor is free, however the template it needs to run in "TB MIDI Stuff", a MIDI controller app for the iPad which costs 4,99 $ / 4,49 €. The app is totally worth the money since it's developer, Fabien Manchec, helped a lot in the background to make this Andromeda editor possible.
Besides running this Andromeda Editor, you can use the app also to build your own MIDI control templates or use already made templates by others.
I would appreciate it a lot if you give the app a nice rating/review in iTunes as a thank you to him!

The download link will give you a zipped file which after unpacking leaves you with two files: the actual editor and a Read Me text file. I suggest you first read the Read Me text file! :-)

I would appreciate it a lot when users mail me with bug reports, ideas and suggestions: scd@synthmusic.info.

I will use the forum on electro-music.com for discussions about the editor and the Andromeda.
http://electro-music.com/forum/forum-90.html [direct link to editor thread here]
Update: direct link to the editor download here.

For me personally, sound design on the Andromeda changed completely: to have a better oversight of all the functions and a WAY better interface (specially concerning the knob value resolution) makes the Andromeda like a complete new synthesizer for me.
Yes, the thing has a few bugs, yes, even with the editor it still is a complex synth, but oh it can be *so* rewarding. And in a way it is a 16 voice polyphonic analog modular. With patch memory! That's pretty unique.

Enjoy!
Boele

Something Completely Different
Http://www.synthmusic.info"

iTunes: (note this is just for TB MIDI Stuff, you need get the template above)
TB MIDI Stuff - TBStuff

Follow-up to:
Alesis Andromeda A6 Editor for iPad
Sequencer & Arpeggiator Screens for Upcoming Andromeda A6 Editor

benjolin percussive rolls -- response to a question

Published on Aug 9, 2013 Epoch Modular·14 videos

"Regarding the percussive rolls, these are very easy to get. Basically, that's the Rungler in loop mode, with the rate on the oscillators (particularly B) going at a faster rate. The rungler output can be used as a clock also,and this comes in hand when the rates on the oscillators are up higher, because while both the pulse outs and the rungler run at -5/+5, peak to peak, because of the length and of the rungler Step patterns the positive edge comes at a much slow rate than that of the pulse outputs. In this way the rungler can be used to obtain percussive roll type effects from the benjolin outputs as well as with other modules.

With regard to clocking the rolls, it depends on what you mean, you can control where they drop initially, by using a precision clocked module such as the 4MS RCD or SCD modules, but you can't always control exactly where the rolling effect will end, this is because depending on the settings of the module, the loop function may also excite the rungler after the loop is complete. This being said, as long as you are using a precision cv to clock the hold pattern you can maintain a substantive amount of control over the behavior of the rungler as well as the other outputs. In addition, if you run precision triggers, gates or envelopes into the oscillator CVs and the filter cutoff this creates even more control over the chaotic functions of the benjolin. This is demonstrated in my video "in response to a question" where the trigger and gate out puts of the 4MS modules are being used as CVs for both oscillators and the filter, and later in the video to hold the rungler pattern as well. Keep in mind also that the chaotic behavior of the benjolin can be greatly limited (even eliminated) by using the Rungler attenuator knobs on the right of the panel. When you turn these all the way CCW, this breaks the interfence pattern that animates the aleatoric patterns that the core circuitry produces."

samplemulti - Waldorf Blofeld Sample

Another Waldorf Blofeld sample via Boele of SCD:

http://www.synthmusic.info/mpdries/samplemulti.mp3

"This is a live played line on the keyboard just 20 minutes ago. A split keyboard with the two arps on the left part and right part of the keyboard (same sound), plus a third sound coming up half way across the whole keyboard.

The arped sound uses sample oscillators the third sound uses wavetables.

It's another example of how intuitive and inspirational this synthesizer will be!

Boele"

M-M-Modular Synth Jam (MicroBrute, Vermona DRM-1, Eurorack, MPC 1000, etc.)

Published on Jun 3, 2014 The Tuesday Night Machines·105 videos

"Some more Koma Kommander action and a fun little drum roll thing by the 4ms SCD & Klangbau 3D VCF. Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c...

... also some low frequency rumbling unfortunately because one filter wasn't closed all the way. So, I guess you might wanna watch this on crappy earbuds without much bass :-P

Questions or comments? Go ahead and post them below! :) Thanks for watching!

MORE INFO:

Gear used in this video:
- Eurorack Modular Synthesizer (with Vermona qMi, Malekko Wiard Anti-Oscillator, Intellijel, Koma Kommander, Klangbau Wavetable VCDO, Sound of Shadows, Plague Bearer, Voice of Saturn VCF, etc. see: http://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/vi...)
- Arturia MicroBrute (analog synthesizer, mixed with the Ataraxic Translatron VCO, through EHX Memory Boy delay effect pedal)
- Vermona DRM-1 mkIII (drum synth)
- Akai MPC 1000 (sequencer)
- Zoom R16 (recording & mastering)

Filmed with a Canon EOS 550D (Rebel t2i)."

Waldorf Edition Demo

Title link takes you to One more demo via Boele Gerkes of SCD.

"This demosong uses only the plugins from the Waldorf Edition, i.e. PPG 2.v. Attack and D-Pole Filter all programmed by Wolfram Franke plus reverb and delay from Logic. The first part of the song focusses a little bit more on the Attack, the second part more on the PPG 2.v. Although my heart still lays with hardware synths, I have to say these plugins are sounding bloody good!"

Previous post with Attack samples. BTW, I swapped images for this post.

SCD Live with the Waldorf Wave and More

Just made this post featured. Check it out.

Sequencer & Arpeggiator Screens for Upcoming Andromeda A6 Editor

Follow-up to this post. Below is an update on the sequencer & arpeggiator sections via scd on electro-music.com.  The editor is nearing completion and is expected to be available next week.  This editor is extensive.  It's incredible how much it will open up and bring a fresh new approach to editing the A6.

"The step sequencer is captured in two pages as you can see. The arpeggiator in one page in the editor.

The first stepsequencer page is a good example to explain the building blocks of the editor:

- sliders: those are simple to understand. Double tapping on them brings up a jogwheel for fine tuning by the way, but the sliders already are a huge improvement over the Andromeda knobs
- switches (the ones with the red LED): for on/off functions.
- rectangles with rounded edges: those are always popup menus. I used them for parameters with more than 2 choices. On the step sequencer pages those are the note selection, number of steps,
- small boxes with a "m" inside: these will always bring you to a modulation page. There are 47 modulation pages. Each modulation slot that has the list of 79 modulation sources has its own page. With big knobs. On those modulation pages you can always go back to the page where you pressed the "m".
- little dots (like the one in the upper left corner above the clock rate slider) will be visible throughout the editor, indicating that that parameter is a modulation destination in one of the 47 mod pages.
You wll be amazed how many parameters are a modulation destination on the Andromeda!

The step sequencer has a problem that is not solvable as far as I know at this moment. The problem is in the "switch" between the first 8 steps and the last 8 steps (plus accompanying parameters): there is no way to tell the Andromeda "go to the first" or "go to the second" LCD screen (plus accompanying parameters).
The one you are looking at on the hardware is the one that should be on your iPad screen: you have to make them the same on the Andromeda. The button to select the first or last page is the button that is used to switch through the 16 steps on the Andromeda. The only way to tell the Andromeda to be on the fist page is to switch the synth off and on...
Well, something to think about when working with it. In the editor you can switch between the LCD screen for steps 1-8 and 9-16 by pressing the blue triangle in step sequencer page 1 on the iPad (it is simply forwarding 8 steps in the background). But you have to check on the Andro if it is the same there.

The same problem happens with the selection of the four step parameters: there is no way to tell the andro to start on one of them (note, velo, gate, step). You can only walk through them...

Furthermore there are parameters that do not work correctly or do not work at all. I will post about that later.

But I can tell from own experience that the step sequencer becomes a lot easier and thus more fun to handle with the iPad!

Another (known) bug is the fact that you can not use the hold pedal for holding the step sequence: sooner or later that gives hanging notes unfortunately. Be aware of that.

More later.

Boele"

The template is being made with TB MIDI Stuff.

iTunes:
TB MIDI Stuff - TBStuff
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

Something Completely Different - 25

Remember SCD and 25 Years? Well, the DVD is finally out. It will feature 25 years worth of music from Boele Gerkes' Something Completely Different along with exclusive videos. Here's an example of one (note I believe this one was done after the DVD and is not included but Boele ensures me the others are just as good if not better. What's great about the DVD and Boele's track listing is that he lists out the synths used. There's a ton of Waldorf on this so if you are looking for a good showcase of Waldorf synths, this is it.

Congrats Boele! I can't wait for my copy.

And, for the record, I did purchase it; this is not a promo for a free copy.