Analogue Solutions Colossus Synthesizer Single Sequence

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"Here's a single Colossus #synthesizer sequence captured via mobile. This was a demo sequence we used at Sweetwater during the AS visit and presentation. It was quickly taken apart via participants' hands, which is part of the fun of #Colossus and modular in general! Too cool not to share. :)

We have several configurations of the Colossus synth. Drop a line or visit the website for more information:

www.analoguesolutions.com"

Sequential Trigon-6 Module: Why You Should Be Using Synth Modules

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"Dave Smith’s synthesizer legacy was immediately cemented with the debut of the Prophet-5 in 1978. Nearly half a century later, Sequential continues Smith’s innovative spirit with the Trigon-6, initially released as a 49-key polyphonic analog synthesizer and now available as a synth module. It boasts the entire span of sonic capabilities that can be found in its full-size sibling, sans the keyboard. Packing power and portability into a mobility-minded module, this take on the immensely versatile Trigon-6 is a premium case study in what makes a solid synth module and why you should be using them in your setup. Daniel Fisher takes the helm to show you just what a bona fide module can do. Check it out!"

Sequential Trigon-6 Sonic Deep Dive – Daniel Fisher

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"Nearly 50 years of heritage design and analog expertise have been distilled into the superlative circuitry of Sequential’s groundbreaking new polyphonic 6-voice synthesizer: the Trigon-6. Historic synthesis is masterfully blended with modern sonic possibilities to create a forward-looking instrument that won’t compromise on vintage character. Join Sweetwater’s premier synthesist, Daniel Fisher, to explore this polyphonic powerhouse. Check it out!"

0:00 – Intro
1:04 – Trigon-6 Oscillators
5:17 – Trigon-6 Noise Source
5:34 – OSC 3 as Modulator
8:51 – Trigon-6 Oscillator Sync
10:28 – Trigon-6 Vintage Knob
11:18 – Pan Spread
12:03 – Program Volume
12:18 – Pitch Wheel Range
12:37 – Trigon-6 Key Modes
13:10 – Trigon-6 Glide
15:17 – Hold Button
15:49 – Trigon-6 LFO
18:54 – Trigon-6 Polymod
20:17 – Trigon-6 Aftertouch
21:49 – Trigon-6 Filter
28:39 – Trigon-6 Amp Envelope
29:21 – Feedback, Drive, and Distortion
33:02 – Trigon-6 Arpeggiator
35:06 – Trigon-6 Sequencer
36:08 – Trigon-6 Effects
42:13 – Thanks for Watching!

“Weirder Stuffs” OB-X8 Synth Breakdown – Daniel Fisher

video upload by Sweetwater

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"Daniel Fisher, Sweetwater’s wizard of weird, created 'Weirder Stuffs' with nine stereo tracks using only the Oberheim OB-X8 polyphonic analog synthesizer; no additional effects were used. Check it out!"

0:00 – "Weirder Stuffs" Video
0:34 – Intro
0:45 – Individual OB-X8 Parts
2:20 – Thanks for Watching!
2:30 – Reverse "Weirder Stuffs" Video

Page McConnell's Phish 2022 Keyboard Rig Tour (4K HDR)

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"A complete rundown of Page McConnell's 2022 Phish keyboard rig. #Phish #Keyboards #synthesizer Special Thanks to Page's keyboard tech Eddie Piotrowski.

Directed by Trey Kerr.

Additional Thanks:

Warneck Research Wurlitzer Electronics
Tim Warneck

Retrolinear Inc.
Mike Suchodolski
Karl Frick
Amanda Fitser
Mike Frank

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Hades Reissue Analog Bass Synthesizer

video upload by Chris Sneider

"Dreadbox sought to channel Olympic levels of low-end thunder with this heavy-duty analog bass synthesizer. Living up to its namesake, Hades is brimming with distinctive, dark sonics, faithfully reproducing the specs of its predecessor (with a few quality-of-life improvements). With a single VCO, Hades is outfitted with a suite of sonic sculpting tools and 11 CV patch points to be easily integrated into almost any system. Moreover, the synth can be easily removed from its housing to be placed directly into a Eurorack configuration, if you’ve got the 42HP to spare. Armed with two sub-octaves, PWM-accompanied waveforms, and a characteristic distortion, Sweetwater’s sound hounds concur: Hades is the perfect bass synth to kick your low end into high gear."

Modbap Introduces HUE "AUDIO COLOR PROCESSOR" Eurorack Module

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Modbap Modular makes colorful Eurorack entrance at Brooklyn SYNTH+PEDAL EXPO with HUE debuting as AUDIO COLOR PROCESSOR


LOS ANGELES, CA, USA: following hot in the footsteps of Trinity, the fourth entry in its expanding Eurorack product lineup as a three-channel DIGITAL DRUM SYNTH ARRAY (as introduced at Knobcon Number Ten, a one-of-a-kind synthesizer convention held just outside of Chicago, IL, USA at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, September 9-11), black-owned Eurorack modular synthesis and electronic musical instrument manufacturer Modbap Modular is proud to debut HUE as its latest Eurorack entry — this time being billed as an AUDIO COLOR PROCESSOR, packing a chain of five effects (each imparting a particular coloration, tone, distortion, and/or texture to the source audio) into a 6HP- width module, making drums bang with more magnitude and melodies morph into lush lo-fi tones — at Brooklyn SYNTH+PEDAL EXPO, a free-to-the-public pop-up event of synths and guitar effect pedals, at 718 Studios, Brooklyn, NYC, USA, October 8-9…

“HUE was originally designed as the effects section for Trinity; the thought was to create an effects section that would simulate the classic, lush boom- bap and lo-fi vibes that we’ve come to love.” So says Modbap Modular founder/owner/designer Corry Banks, before continuing: “I want to bring those nostalgic textures that make things bang a bit harder and feel a bit grittier and more soulful into a single Eurorack module. HUE pairs very well with drum sources, such as Trinity, or melodic sources, such as Osiris, to further cultivate ‘that sound’. Saying that, HUE, in moderation, makes things sound more beautiful, but it can become brolic when pushed to its limits.”

Maximum (musical) muscle notwithstanding, HUE’s goal is to simply color its user’s sound — hence highlighting that the aim of its name is true, thanks to the COLOR PROCESSOR wording written across the top of its slimline front panel. Its initial concept was born out of a debate about the techniques and processes used to make drum machines sound so big, bold, and delicious. It is worth bearing in mind here, then, that the sounds that tug at the heartstrings of boom-bap, lo-fi, and, subsequently, Modbap — meaning the fusion of modular synthesis and boom-bap (or, indeed, any form of hip-hop) — are those demonstrating great texture, lush degradation, soft distortion, and big bold strokes of color.

Classic beloved drum machines were often processed with outboard gear; recorded to tape; pressed to vinyl; played over big, booming sound systems; sampled; resampled, and so on. It is no surprise, therefore, that those are the sounds that become nostalgic and reminiscent of all that the black-owned Eurorack modular synthesis and electronic musical instrument manufacturer adores about classic lo-fi boom-bap production, with HUE representing its attempt at bringing that vibe into Eurorack as a 6HP-width module.

Acting as a COLOR PROCESSOR, HUE’s effects chain signal path is as follows: DRIVE, FILTER, TAPE (saturation), LO-FI, and COMP (compressor), with the panel layout allowing for the DJ-style FILTER knob to sit in first position for ease of tweaking — LP (low-pass) when turned to the left through to HP (high- pass) when turned to the right. Digging deeper, DRIVE boosts and lightly distorts the signal, while SHIFT+DRIVE adjusts the DRIVE tone; the TAPE effect is intended to impart cassette tape saturation, while SHIFT+TAPE adjusts the intensity; LO-FI adjusts bit depth, while SHIFT+LO-FI adjusts sample rate; and, lastly, the one-knob COMP mini-pot serves as the final glue in the signal path that brings everything together. There are also DRIVE CV, FILTER CV, TAPE CV, and LO-FI CV inputs, as well as mono INPUT and OUT connections, collectively opening up a wealth of creative possibilities. Put it this way: when throwing creative modulation at it, HUE is truly a textural beast.

But best of all, HUE puts the power to shape and transform its user’s sound at their fingertips — perfect for beefing up drums while equally as magical when working on melodic content, which is exactly why it pairs so well with Trinity (https://www.modbap.com/products/trinity), the fourth entry in Modbap Modular’s expanding Eurorack product lineup as a three-channel DIGITAL DRUM SYNTH ARRAY, and Osiris (https://www.modbap.com/products/osiris), a sensational-sounding BI-FIDELITYTM WAVETABLE OSC (oscillator) module for Eurorack (introduced to widespread critical acclaim at last year’s Knobcon Number Nine). Needless to say, HUE — like its Eurorack siblings — exemplifies Modbap Modular’s musical mantra: Made for Eurorack, dope enough for boom-bap!


Expected to ship in late-October 2022, HUE is available to preorder at an MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) of $299.00 USD via San Clemente, CA, USA-based distributor Electro Distro’s growing global network of dealers (https://www.electro-distro.com/dealers) — including Sweetwater (https://www.sweetwater.com), the USA’s number one eCommerce provider of music instruments and pro audio gear — or directly via its dedicated webpage (which includes more in-depth information) here: https://www.modbap.com/products/hue

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V3 Sound Yammex XXL Sound Module Expander w/ Original Box

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video upload by Musiker Lanze

"So...hier kommen m,al 10 ausgewählte Sound-Demos des "Yammex". Es handelt sich hierbei um einen Expander vom Klaus Dzida www.v3sound.com der speziell für Yamaha Tyros, Genos und PSR Keyboards gedacht ist."

Googlish:

"So...here comes m,al 10 selected sound demos of the 'Yammex'. This is an expander from Klaus Dzida www.v3sound.com which is specially designed for Yamaha Tyros, Genos and PSR keyboards."

via this auction

"I bought this from Sweetwater a couple of years ago to expand the voices of my Yamaha Genos. It has many excellent pianos, EPs, horns, organs, etc that complemented and in some cases IMO sounded better than the voices on my Genos. There are several on line videos that demo the voices. Now I no longer need the V3 module (since I use my Genos with a Legends 70s piano).

This expansion sound module works with any keyboard that can send midi messages. The advantage of using it with a Yamaha arranger is you can load the voice names into your keyboard, but it doesn't use significant storage in the arranger since the sounds are all stored on the module."

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Buchla Easel Command Modular Synthesizer | Multi-tracked Demo and Walkthrough

video upload by Sweetwater

Interesting seeing the Buchla used in this context. Be sure to check with dealers on the right for availability as well.

"In this video, Sweetwater‘s Jake Jenkins runs the Buchla Easel Command through its paces, which takes the 208c module and places it into an updated desktop synth featuring full MIDI/DAW compatibility. As a result, it mixes the exploratory ethos of Buchla design with the streamlined form factor of a desktop synth that doesn‘t depend on the complexities and space of a whole modular system. The Easel Command allows for tonal operation well beyond the limitations of 12-tone equal temperament, with a near-unlimited number of possibilities through control voltage regulation of nearly all parameters. This analog, mono synth uses a simple pair of oscillators, additive FM signals, and wave shaping to construct its base sounds, molded and manipulated into an infinite pantheon of sonic possibility."

Signed Moog Minimoog Voyager Select Series 10th Anniversary Edition & CV Expander

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Anyone recognize the signatures?

"This is a tenth anniversary edition all-analog signal Moog synth with maple cabinet and blue LEDs (Sweetwater edition 33 of 37), designed by Bob Moog to follow up the Minimoog D. It's been kept in a smoke-free studio, very lightly used and never gigged. The CV expander requires an expansion card to be installed inside the synth (and that has been done already). Also comes with an official Voyager dust cover. Working & in excellent condition."

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MiniMoog Voyager Electric Blue 50th Anniversary Edition

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Sequential Take 5 Compact Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer Demo

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The NAMM Show Announces Return to Anaheim in June 2022

via NAMM

"We are excited to announce that The NAMM Show, the annual 'family reunion' of the global music, sound, and entertainment technology industry, will reconvene in Anaheim, California at the Anaheim Convention Center on June 3–5, 2022.

Previously scheduled for January 20—23, the new dates will offer global industry leaders, buyers, sellers, music educators, artists, media, and music makers the opportunity to reconnect and renew their businesses while taking greater advantage of reimagined indoor and outdoor events, activations, professional development sessions, an expanded digital reach and more at the crossroads of business opportunity."

And the press release:

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Island Patch in the Sun - Caribbean-Sounding Eurorack Synthesizer patch featuring the Telharmonic

video upload by ElectricHartStrings

"A little bit of the Islands from my current Eurorack setup, filmed while on vacation this past July.

This video features the Telharmonic using all three outputs, with pitch comming from the Turing Machine quantized by O&C, and gates from Rene. Drums are a combination of BitBox samples sequenced from the Euclidean module and additional sounds from Plonk which is sequenced from Muxlicer. Master clocks from Pamela’s, and reverb from the Z-DSP. The Telharmonic’s Flux input is modulated by an offset slow S&H from my Teensy-based LFO module. Audio directly into and video from Zoom Q8 video camera.

Well, it has been a long dry spell! I’m finally doing some exploring and recording again (too much work, no time to play), and this is one from during my vacation in July. My system as seen in this video has kind of reached a stable point with my getting a Telharmonic (had to get one before they were gone, I got Sweetwater’s last one), a Blinds, Muxlicer, Plonk, Z-DSP, A-106-5 SEM filter and a few utilities. I also finally got a Matriarch, which I’ll feature in another video soon."

New Sonic Potions x Erica Synths LXR-02 Desktop Digital Drum Synthesizer

Priced at $589

Digital Drum Machine with 6 Drum Voices, 16-step Sequencer, Pattern Chaining, FX Section, 4 Mono Outputs, and USB/MIDI Connectivity

Revamped Cult Classic Desktop Drum Synth and Sequencer

Boutique synthmakers Sonic Potions and Erica Synths have teamed up to bring you the Sonic Potions x Erica Synths LXR-02 Digital Drum Synth. A revamped version of Sonic Potions' renowned DIY kit, the LXR-02 is a highly flexible desktop drum machine, which goes far beyond the TR-style drum machines from which it draws its inspiration. Featuring six drum voices (which are optimized for specific drum sounds), a host of modulators, a robust FX section, and a performance-oriented interface, the LXR-02 is an inspiring piece of kit that has enraptured Sweetwater’s synth enthusiasts. With its high-quality 16-bit/44kHz audio, the LXR-02 has a shockingly huge sound. And, its powerful 16-step sequencer provides eight subdivisions per step, for a massive 128 steps per track at 32PPQ resolution. The LXR-02 facilitates sonic exploration, and you can store custom kits on the provided SD card. What’s more, a unique morphing feature allows you to seamlessly crossfade between presets — perfect for spicing up compositions! And while the LXR-02’s Digital Drum Synth features run deep, it’s amazingly intuitive. You’ll be cranking out killer sequences in no time!

A sonic laboratory for beatmakers

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Arturia MatrixBrute Noir 49-key Black Edition

Spotted this one on Sweetwatar's site, priced at $1999. Custom black MatrixBrute. No new functionality listed. Not sure if this is a Sweetwater exclusive. Check with dealers on the right for availability and additional deals.

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Sequential Joins the Focusrite Team Interview with Dave Smith & Tim Carroll

video by Sweetwater Sweetwater

"Sequential has joined the Focusrite team! Mitch Gallagher is joined by Sequential founder Dave Smith and Focusrite CEO Tim Carroll to talk about the acquisition."

0:00​ - Intro
0:34​ - How Did this Partnership Form?
5:16​ - What Does the Future Hold?
9:45​ - Any New Products You Can Tease for Us?
12:20​ - Thanks for Watching!

Kurzweil 250 RMX Digital Synthesizer SN 88050357

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"One of the pioneering keyboard samplers, maintaining its quality over the years. Features include: an adjustable sample rate of 5kHz to 50kHz (100 to 10 seconds of sampling time, respectively), 16-bit bitrate, 12-track sequencer, chorus, transpose, tune, 36 ROM sounds, 96 pristine quality acoustic instruments, 341 presets, 12 voice polyphony, 2 LFO's per voice, truncation, looping, velocity crossfading, MIDI I/O, and several other specific features unique to the 250 RMX. Mounts directly to a rack, looks cool.

Includes One external pedal, the Mastering the 250 User's Guide and Reference Manual, (4) 45 mb syquest cartridges of the Sweetwater K250 Sampling Library including: 1) Keyboards and Vocals, 2) Percussion and Sound Effects Misc. 3)Strings, Brass and Woodwinds and 4) Guitars and Bass."

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Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 Synthesizer + Strymon BigSky Reverb Pedal

Mitchell Rays

Playlist:

Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 Synthesizer + Strymon BigSky Reverb Pedal
OB-6 Synthesizer + Strymon BigSky Reverb Pedal
Sequential OB-6 + Strymon BigSky Reverb Pedal
OB-6 Sequential Dave Smith Instruments (Unboxed and Sound Demo)

"The Sequential OB-6 Module 6-voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer Module routed through a Strymon BigSky Reverb pedal. Sequential is the new name replacing the old name Dave Smith Instruments. For some reason online retailers such as Sweetwater had it labeled under Dave Smith Instruments still. So not sure what the deal is, buuuuttt this Synthesizer is a beast! Definitely worth the money!"

Arturia Origin Desktop Virtual Analog Synthesizer SN 09226000610

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"I purchased this Item on Reverb within the last year or so. At the time of purchase, the seller said that this was Daniel Fisher's personal synth, and it was shipped out of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Mr. Fisher has been the synthesis guru at Sweetwater for decades. I later spoke to a friend who works there, and he commented that Mr. Fisher worked extensively with this Origin Desktop, and a great deal of very deep custom programing is likely inside.

Usually, I upgrade the firmware when I make a synthesis purchase. For this item, when I went to check the firmware version, it was already the latest release.

I have also made very few saved changes to any programs. I unfortunately only had time to label a ridiculously awesome Multi setup 020 Four Arpeggios as a favorite. Therefore, whatever deep extensive programming the item arrived to me with remains nearly entirely intact."

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