SOMA Pulsar-23 techno jam

video upload by Bobo Meijer

"Some more jamming on the SOMA Pulsar-23. It’s crazy how fast time flies by when you’re twisting the nobs and trying to find some nice patches.. I was actually supposed to try out one of the patches from the Pulsar-23 patch-book available on the SOMA website but never got to it because I just continued tweaking this 😁"

SOMA Pulsar-23 jam (using clock dividers only)

video upload by Bobo Meijer

"Here I’m just using the clock dividers to trigger the drums and bass and the bass is also sent individually to the delay for some extra effect while the rest is sent to reverb. The hihat also had the LFO running. Endlessly fun to just play the Pulsar like a living and breathing instrument 😄"

First day with Pulsar-23

video upload by Bobo Meijer

"One more jam from my first day with the Pulsar-23 and this time i used the Torso T-1 to sequence it ☺️"

Soma Pulsar-23 day 2

video upload by Bobo Meijer

"Day 2 with the Pulsar-23 and i have read up and checked some tutorials on how the loopers and clock works and its starting to make sense . Here i also made the sidechain patch from rhe Synthdog manual ☺️"

23

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"The latest Soma Digest (16) had a link to a #Pulsar23 'diode' experiment by Conatus Modulari from Rotterdam, NL. I am not sure how many of you own a Pulsar, but I see it shine at many live gigs by many people, and recently Johno Wells dedicated a whole show to it. Anyway, this 'diode' trick is amazing. Basically you'd combine an LFO with a Clock, LFO patched to the right side, Clock to the Left. Also clock the LFO with something. Then, patch/pinch/clip another line from the Clock side to your kick trigger and adjust to taste. I don't know how it works, I just know I love it. It reminds me of euclidian rhythms, but there's no code, no logic, just analog magic.
There's a video to Conatus' video where he explains how it works so I can just jam and experiment with the Buchla keys."

Short live impro with Solar-42, Pulsar-23 and Ornament-8

video upload by Napotronix

"The Elta Music Solar-42 came in last Friday so had to take it for a spin :) Here it's hooked up to the Soma Synths Pulsar-23, Soma Laboratory Ornament-8 and with some external delay from the Erica Synths Zen Delay. All amazing devices!"

Skygazing /// Intellijel Cascadia, Sealegs and Soma Pulsar-23

video upload by Jon Gee

"11811" composition for PULSAR-23 by Tim Kroker

video upload by SOMA Labs

"Tim Kroker is a drummer (Front 242), finger drummer and electronics fan and explores the areas between traditional handmade and electronic music. With "11811" he presents a composition for Soma's Pulsar 23, which he also makes playable in sheet music form.
Tim Kroker will present his composition and notation in collaboration with the Sample Music Festival (SMF) at the Pro, Light & Sound in Frankfurt/Main (Germany) from 20-23 March 2024 as well as at the SMF in Berlin from 12-14 July 2024."

Dachibe /// Intellijel Cascadia, Soma Pulsar-23, Sequential OB-6, Strymon Timeline

video upload by Jon Gee

Illuminate /// Cascadia, Pulsar-23, OB6, Strymon Timeline

video upload by Jon Gee

APC87x - Arcane Percussive Cipher

video upload by verstaerker

"please enjoy my latest track 'Arcane Percussive Cipher'

Gear involved:
elektron Octatrack, Machinedrum & Analog Four @WeAreElektron
Sequential Circuits Pro-10 @SequentialLLC
Buchla 200e System & Music Easel @buchlausa
Soma Pulsar-23 @vladkreimer3176
OXI One @oxiinstruments
Macbeth M3X @macbethsynthesizers
Random Source Serge @serge-modular

note that this is the short-edit of the track , wich can be found in full length on my bandcamp and soundcloud
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to listen more music by me please visit
https://verstaerker.bandcamp.com
https://verstaerkerahead.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/verstaerkermusic
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many of the videoclips have been provided by
Midge "Mantissa" Sinnaeve @MidgeSinnaeve
Thanks a lot for the fantastic inspiring content!"

Alessandro Cortini + MATTHS Rig Tour

video upload by sonicstate

"Alessandro Cortini played a rare UK gig last weekend, and regular Sonic TALK panelist Matt Hodson AKA MATTHS was booked in the support slot.

We figured it was a great opportunity to have them talk about their gear selection and approach to the performance.

Alessandro opted for something minimal to support his completely improvised approach, with two Make Noise Strega (these were designed in conjunction with Alessandro) and two 0-CTRL - sequencer/CV controllers, Strymon Blue Sky and Volante all into an Allen and Heath Zone 96 DJ mixer, the laptop runs Resolume visuals for the show.

http://cortini.bandcamp.com

Matths has a different approach basing his set around pre writtern material and re-voicing larger modular rig, with the Knobula Poly Cinematic for chords, 1010music Bit Box for triggering CV and gates, the Expert Sleepers ES-9 running from the laptop for triggers from Bitwig, the Soma Pulsar-23, Beatstep

Matt uses an analogue parallel compression path to give the stereo feed to front of house a more consistent polished sound.

https://matths.bandcamp.com/

We have a full 360 Video of MATTHS set available on our Patreon
and also on MATTHS Bandcamp
http://patreon.com/sonicstate

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00:00 Alessandro Cortini interview
13:55 MATTHS interview"

Pulsar From Mars

video upload by Samples From Mars

https://samplesfrommars.com/products/... "Controlled Chaos From Our Favorite Modern Drum Machine
The Pulsar 23 is a semi-modular, analog drum machine from SOMA Laboratories, and the second in their line of "organismic" synthesizers. Despite its intimidating look, this mashup of classic and modern analog synthesis provides immediate fun and inspiration, so it's no wonder it was your #1 choice for what we should sample next! (via a survey we sent out earlier this year).

So much more than just blips and beeps, the Pulsar's 23 modules give this machine an un-rivaled, vast sonic pallet that allowed us to sculpt some of the most unique loops and one-hits we've ever made."

The Pulsar 23

video upload by verstaerker

"a first test run with my new Soma Pulsar 23 .. additional sounds with OXI Coral and Novation Peak
Animation based on generative Art using Midjourney and Kaiber.ai"

SOMA Pulsar 23, euro, Analogue Solutions Fusebox X

video upload by Cray

SOMA Pulsar 23 with euro

video upload by Cray

Soma Pulsar Utilities | Superbooth 23

video upload by Thomann Synthesizers

"We met Vlad at Superbooth 23 to chat about Soma´s new unit called Pulsar Utilities.
Utilities contains a set of simple auxiliary modules to expand the functionality of the PULSAR-23 drum machine but it can also be used with any gear that works with CV signals (Eurorack, semi-modular synthesizers, etc.). Check out what Utilities is all about with Vlad. Enjoy :)"

3am - the other side looks worse

video upload by justin3am

"Some abrasive sounds recorded from the rig I'm bringing to the May1st LA Synth Club meet up.
Soma Pulsar-23 and Lorre-Mill Keyed Mosstone are processed and modulated by
Ciat-Lonbarde Cocoquantus 2. All sequenced by Soma Ornament-8."

Jam with the PULSAR-23 from SOMA Laboratories with METRON and Per4mer

video upload by Trovarsi

"This was the patch I submitted for the Modular World Pulsar-23 Spotlight. All the sounds are from the Pulsar. One of the voices is patched through the Trshmstr by WMD then into the Befaco HexMix. The bass/lead voice is patched through the Per4mer by Modbap Modular. All voices are being sequenced with the Metron by WMD."

WEIRD GEAR: Pulsar-23 (Andrew Huang Edition)

video upload by ANDREW HUANG

"Honored to be partnering with Soma and Perfect Circuit on the Andrew Huang Edition of Pulsar-23! More info: https://link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/..."

Note the Embodme Erae Touch controller.


We're pleased to present the new Pulsar-23 Andrew Huang Edition: a vibrant yellow version of the one-of-a-kind, organismic semi-modular drum machine made in collaboration between SOMA and the producer and YouTuber himself. SOMA's Pulsar-23 has become a go-to instrument for subverting the expectations of what a drum machine can or should do, attracting the interest of curious musicians looking for something a little bit different out of their drum synthesizer. With this version finished in a vibrant yellow personally chosen by Andrew Huang, the Pulsar-23 has become a favorite part of Andrew's studio due to its open-ended patching structure and rejection of standard drum machine tropes. The results may not always be what you expect, but like many other SOMA devices, Pulsar-23 creates a seemingly organic connection between the musician and instrument, tapping into the deeper parts of your subconscious mind to rely on instinct and reaction rather than conscious decision-making.

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First Look - Soma Pulsar Utilities - Modular Add On

video upload by sonicstate

"During our visit to Soma Sound Machines in Warsaw, as well as the factory tour and look at the Terra production unit, we also had the chance to see the new Pulsar-23 Utilities - a stand alone device with triggers, attenuators and a variety of amplifiers designed to just add gain or to add character by using some unique and antiquated amplifier technologies.

It is designed as a companion to the Pulsar-23 Drum Machine - which is possibly one of the most unusual drum machines you'll come across, but could be equally useful as a general box of utilities in modular world, though it still uses the crocodile clips and post system of the Pulsar-23. Available in a few months we're told."

5 MELODIC BEATS on SOMA PULSAR 23

video upload by kapillarkraft

"The only sound source is the Soma Pulsar 23
with a little sequencing help from Make Noise Pressure Points or Elektron Machinedrum UW.
Have fun watching."