Cobalt8 Vs Minilouge Xd Vs JUPITER-Xm

Starsky Carr

"After reviewign the Jupiter Xm alongside the Cobalt 8 I realised I had the Minilogue XD sitting beside me, which would be interesting to look at as well. One is all digital, one is a bit of a hybrid. A review of the pros and cons of each."

Modal COBALT 8 vs JUPITER Xm: How do these to virtual analog synths compare?
Starsky Carr

"This is really just answering a few comments and questions I've received about the Cobalt 8 and Jupiter Xm... they both offer new takes on Virtual analog, but how have things progressed in the last 20 years? the Access Virus and Novation Supernova, both multitimbral VAs have been around since the late 90s ... so what's new?"

Dave Smith Instruments Pro 8, Prophet 6, Pro One and Tempest

Published on Nov 27, 2015 Starsky Carr

"Track made using only DSI Prophets and Tempest

Realised my latest track was an all DSI affair, so thought I'd upload a quick video.

Vintage video FX just to add to the atmosphere :)

The original sound file is here:

https://soundcloud.com/starsky-carr/s..."

Virtual Moogfest Day#8: Moogerfooger ClusterFlux

Published on Mar 31, 2020 Starsky Carr

"Day 8 of my Coronavirus lockdown. This time featuring the Moogerfoogers ClusterFlux. Just at the quick look at the pedal and why it's so special. Something to fill a few minutes during self-isolation."

Starsky Carr Virtual Moogfest

Behringer EDGE vs Moog DFAM Are they the same?

video upload by Starsky Carr

See this post for Starsky Carr's initial demo of the EDGE.

"The Behringer Edge is Here! But how does it sound? Here its put up next to the Moog DFAM, and as far as comparisons go this was extremely good fun to make.

The big takeaway for me was... if you haven't got one... YOU NEED 2 :)

These videos aren't paid for or sponsored - I say when they are. Any support you can offer is therefore appreciated. You could buy some samples or patches or join me on Patreon.

EDGE Samples packs available here:
https://patreon.com/starskycarr
https://starskycarr.com

The FREE Sample Pack one is here:
https://www.starskycarr.com/patches/p..."

0:00 #comparison clip 1&2
0:30 Preamble - What Am I Doing?
1:46 #comparison clip3
2:38 Oscillators - They've got 2 plus noise
2:56 Sync - A Universe in a Knob
3:31 FM - It's a big thing on these
4:01 Oscillator Freq Range
4:15 Did Someone Say Filters?
5:50 Envelopes
7:18 Noise VCF Mod - its noise but not as we know it
7:54 What's Pink Noise
8:45 High Pass Filters, but not too much
9:02 The 2-track Sequencer
9:42 Matching Some Sounds
11:18 Matching a Loop
14:05 Matching a More Complex Loop
16:55 Wrapping Up
17:28 One after another DEMO 1
18:40 Left + Right Stereo DEMO 2

Virtual Moogfest Day#7: Moogerfooger Ring Mod 102 FX

Published on Mar 30, 2020 Starsky Carr

"Day 7 of my Coronavirus lockdown. This time featuring the Moogerfoogers 102 Ring Mod. Just at the quick look at the pedal and why it's so special. Something to fill a few minutes during self-isolation.

Moog FX pedals are just sublime!

Stay indoors, stay safe."

Starsky Carr's Virtual Moogfest

Softube Introduces the Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer

video upload by SoftubeStudios

"Discover this expert model of an industry-defining five-voice polyphonic synth from 1980 and find out how a synth that changed the face of music can change your sound.

Try Model 80 free for 20 days at https://www.softube.com/model-80-five..."

Playlist:
Introducing Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer – Softube
Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer Walkthrough – Softube
Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer – Build It With Modular – Softube
Model 80 Artist Presets by Nicholas T Semrad – Softube

The industry-defining five-voice polyphonic synth from 1980
Expertly modeled for the authentic sound, interactions, and performance of the original unit
Two versions included: the instrument and five modules for Modular

It's not overstating things to say that this five-voice synthesizer changed the future. The first synthesizer with a digital microprocessor to control the analog polyphonic synth engine and store sounds, it has graced hits from superstars such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Peter Gabriel, Radiohead, The Cars, and countless others.

With great reverence and proven modeling expertise, we captured every detail of this storied synth's circuit, interactions, and factory presets. The result is a revelation: the authentic sound, feel, and performance of an industry-defining instrument perfected for modern production. Like a prophecy from 1980 fulfilled, so cometh Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer.

And a user video by Starsky Carr:

Softube Model 80 // Sounds like a Prophet 5 to me.

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Softube Model 80 put up against a Prophet 5 Rev 4. The Model 80 appears to be based on the Prophet 5 Rev 3 - there are a couple of minor things that the Rev3 does compared to the Rev4 .. so minor I'm having difficulty remembering as I write this! This is an amazing emulation."

Update:

Nicholas Semrad's Softube Model 80 Patch Set (Demo)

video upload by Nicholas Semrad

"Here is a demo video for my available-for-purchase Softube Model 80 Patch Set. You can purchase these patches at my website, www.nicholastsemrad.com/shop. You can find the Model 80 plugin at www.softube.com

I've specifically made 40 patches for this set that I have both performed with live and recorded with.

**important note** These patches are for use EXCLUSIVELY with the Softube Model 80 plugin and WILL NOT work with any other hardware piece/software plugins.

Enjoy!"

Virtual Moogfest Day#4: Moog Grandmother

Published on Mar 27, 2020 Starsky Carr

"Day 4 of the Coronavirus lockdown. This time featuring the Moog Grandmother. Just at the quick look at the synth and why it's so special. Something to fill a few minutes during self-isolation."

Starsky Carr's Virtual Moogfest

Virtual Moogfest Day#9: Moogerfooger Delay 104M

Published on Apr 1, 2020 Starsky Carr

"Day 9 of my Coronavirus lockdown. This time featuring the Moogerfoogers 104M Delay. Just at the quick look at the pedal and why it's so special. Something to fill a few minutes during self-isolation."

Starsky Carr Virtual Moogfest series

Virtual Moogfest Day#10: MIDI MuRF Moogerfooger

Published on Apr 2, 2020 Starsky Carr

"Day 10 of my Coronavirus lockdown. This time featuring the Moogerfoogers amazing MIDI MuRF filterbank and sequencer. Just at the quick look at the pedal and why it's so special. Something to fill a few minutes during self-isolation."

Starsky Carr Virtual Moogfest

Softube Vocoder // review and demo

video upload by Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr vocoder videos

"An in-depth demo and review of Softube's Native Vocoder Plugin. It was previously only available on UAD, but now anyone can have a play with it. It sounds great, is easy to use and has a few unique features."

0:00 Oooh new software
2:42 Set-up in Logic
4:30 MIDI control
6:40 That BOOGIE SOUND
7:50 Spectral Tilt
8:12 Emphasis
10:58 Carrier Synth
16:27 Stereo Width

Moog Prodigy // It's One Huge Sweet Spot

video upload by Starsky Carr

"The Prodigy is probably my all time favourite little synth. It's got a snarling charm. It's simple with a single LFO, no noise, no PWM, no MIDI, no FM, but the raw sound is amazing... and that means its hard to make the Prodigy sound anything less than gorgeous.

warning there's singing in this video. A Starsky First!! ;)"

Donner B1 Syn Bass // Could this Topple the King of Acid? // Next Gen TB303

video upload by Starsky Carr

You might recognize the intro from this previous post.

"Review and demo of the Donner B1 Synth Bass and Sequencer. It's a modern and stylish take on the classic TB303 concept. A single oscillator with squelchy filter with a much improved interface and sequencer. Its really easy to use, and has onboard distortion and delay circuits, so you've got all you need to become an Aceeeed KING!!

Use code ‘starsky’ for up to 15%OFF in Donner!
Donner B1 Analog Bass Synthesizer:
https://datasink.rantion-admin.com/t/MA"

Can the Monarchy be toppled? // The King of Acid Squelch has a New Contender for The Throne

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Just a bit of fun. I've been playing round with the Donner Music B1 Bass Synth... and enjoying myself :)"

See the Donner label below for more.

Behringer vs Moog: The definitive comparison

Published on Apr 27, 2018 Starsky Carr

"A look at how the Behringer Model D compares with the Minimoog.

Examining how it compares from a sound design and in use perspective - when you turn those knobs does it act like the Moog??

Short answer is yes!!

Oscillators 1:35
Filters 6:20
FM 11:10
Overdrive 17:40
Some Sounds 21:00"

Virtual Moogfest Day #1: Minimoog Voyager

Published on Mar 24, 2020 Starsky Carr

"A Virtual Moogfest for anyone stuck indoors, with a synth fetish. I'll be taking a look at and demoing a few Moog synths over the next few days. Here we have Day 1 : The Minimoog Voyager."

Playing the GROOVE on the RemindeR

video upload by Starsky Carr

With the Analogue Solutions Leipzig V3.

Patches on the Fly // Complex Pads

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Wavetables are misunderstood - they're not as complex as they first appear - in fact they're an amazingly simple way of making complex tones easily. Throw some granular into the mix and you've got unlimited pad making abilities."

0:00 What's it all about
6:59 You don't need expensive kit - Pigments
10:15 Granular is GOOOOOD!

Cherry Audio Introduces PS-3300 Virtual Analog Recreation of the KORG PS-3300 Synthesizer

video upload by Cherry Audio

"PS-3300 is an exactingly faithful virtual analog emulation of the colossal and ultra-rare semi-modular analog polyphonic synthesizer released by KORG in 1977. Cherry Audio has pulled out all the stops to accurately recreate and update this mythical monster synth, from its massive stacked sonic character and signature multiple‑resonator sweeps to the considerable patching capabilities that distinguished the PS-3300 from all other polysynths at the time."

Introduction to Cherry Audio's PS-3300 - Hosted by Tim Shoebridge

video upload by Cherry Audio

"To get users up and running with PS-3300, Cherry Audio and Tim Shoebridge of Sound Mangling have again teamed up to create an introductory tutorial video walking users through the history and extensive features of this massive virtual synthesizer instrument.

https://cherryaudio.com/products/ps-3300

00:00 - Introduction
02:57 - The KORG PS-3300
04:38 - Cherry Audio's PS-3300


User Interface Basics
05:41 - Signal Generator Panels and Master Panel
06:33 - The Oscillators
08:15 - The Filters
09:22 - The EGs
10:54 - Keyboard Tracking
11:21 - The Resonators
13:00 - Modulation (LFOs)
16:45 - Temperament and Tuning Controls

Semi-Modular Patching with Virtual Cables
18:14 - Patching Basics
20:58 - Mod Wheel Patching
25:20 - Conclusion

Cherry Audio PS-3300 - a massive demo and tutorial for a massive synth

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Today we present the new PS-3300 from our friends at Cherry Audio, in partnership with the good people at the Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project (EMEAPP). The original Korg PS-3300 is a massive polyphonic semi-modular analog synthesizer with three independent polyphonic synth voices, each of which has a multi-waveform oscillator, low-pass resonant filter, a unique three-band resonator, independent tuning of each note of the scale and more. Cherry Audio's version recreates the look and sound of the original, and adds some additional modern features.

Such a beast of an instrument deserves a beast of a video, almost an hour in length, packed with details about the history of the instrument, how each part of the synth voice works, how to use all three together, the global and effects sections, and factory presets."

00:00 Introduction
00:26 History of the Korg PS-3300
01:33 Overview
02:39 Single voice - oscillator
05:40 Low pass filter
10:42 Resonators
13:56 Amplitude and frequency modulation (single voice)
17:56 More global modules
19:55 Temperament and intonation
23:48 Multiple voices
25:57 Multiple resonators and low-pass filters
34:27 Cross-voice modulation
39:23 Different temperaments on each voice
41:33 The effects section
48:48 Factory Presets
57:15 Conclusion

**NEW** Cherry Audio PS3300 // 3 polyphonic synths in a semi modular box

video upload by Starsky Carr

"This is one CRAZY synth!! 3 full polyphonic synths in one big box. Here's my review, demo and walkthrough of the Cherry Audio PS3300. It's a replica of the Korg of the same name from 1977. This is a great example of a unique and characterful synth from the days when they were figuring out how best to create and control the tones.

Each voice has a single oscillator, lowpass filter, ADSR envelope and 2 LFOs. The resonators are a great addition - 3 resonant BP filters per voice - gives a lush or crazy phasing effect.

Follow all this with Cherry Audios FX, and the scalable interface, MIDI control etc etc and you end up with something well worth picking up. Have a cheese sandwich for you dinner and pick this up instead of a pizza!"

0:00 what is it?
2:35 Oscillators
4:52 Filter
6:20 Envelope
7:22 Polyphony
7:41 Keyboard Volume Balance
8:18 Resonators
9:50 Amp Modulation
10:27 Keyboard CV Outputs
11:08 Mixer
13:08 CV Processors
15:23 Sample and Hold
16:21 CV Processors Signal Invert

Roland VOCODER SCV-350 // I LOVE this thing

video upload by Starsky Carr

"A look at Roland's Vocoder SVC-350. It's probably the best your money can buy - The Moog is hugely expensive and the EMS Vocoder 2000 and 3000 are incredibly rare (and equally expensive). This isn't bad value in comparison, they seem to sell for around £1500. BUT.. .sounds. a lot better than any other hardware I've used... but then most of them are digital - nothing wrong with that but they don't have the clarity for some reason. I'm not sure if the Digitech Talker has analog circuitry but that sounds very clear too. check out my vocoder roundup for more." [posted here]

Pittsburgh Modular & Cre8 Audio: Working Together to Bring us Nice Synths!

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Pittsburgh Modular and Cre8 Audio work closely together, but what’s behind the collaboration and where does one start and the other end? What is this mysterious relationship that works in the shadows and makes amazing value superb little synths?

Richard Nichol from Pittsburgh was more than happy to explain when we met up at @superboothberlin"