5 Easy OP-1 Patches & an Ambient Outro for 2020

Synth & Sundry

"I made 5 synth patches on the Teenage Engineering OP-1 this weekend and then put together a little ad hoc outro jam for this final video of 2020. I'll be back next year with new ideas, new adventures and potentially . Until then, I wish you Happy Holidays and hope you enjoy time with friends or family.

Contents
00:00 Intro
00:28 Cluster synth patch
01:11 Digital synth patch
01:56 DNA synth patch
02:55 Dr Wave synth patch
03:42 FM synth patch
04:46 2020 Synth Season Greetings
05:07 OP-1 Ambient Synth Track

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Waldorf PPG Wave 3.v vs 2.2v Synth Plugin Head to Head

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"Comparing three identical patches on the Waldorf PPG Wave 3.v VST synth plugin and its multiple PPG Wave wavetable emulations (Wave 2.3, Wave 2.2, Wave 2.v) against the older version of the audio plugin, the PPG Wave 2.2v

Contents:
00:00 Leafy Intro
00:36 Waldorf PPG Wave 3.v Patch 1 (2.3 Mode)
00:57 Waldorf PPG Wave 3.v Patch 1 (2.2 Mode)
01:26 Waldorf PPG Wave 3.v Patch 1 (2.v Mode)
02:17 Waldorf PPG Wave 2.2.v Patch 1 (old plugin)
03:43 Waldorf PPG Wave 3.v Patch 5 (2.3 Mode)
04:29 Waldorf PPG Wave 3.v Patch 5 (2.2 Mode)
05:26 Waldorf PPG Wave 3.v Patch 5 (2.v Mode)
06:14 Waldorf PPG Wave 2.2.v Patch 5 (old plugin)
07:27 Waldorf PPG Wave 3.v Patch 21 (2.3 Mode)
08:25 Waldorf PPG Wave 3.v Patch 21 (2.2 Mode)
09:24 Waldorf PPG Wave 3.v Patch 21 (2.v Mode)
10:27 Waldorf PPG Wave 2.2.v Patch 21 (old plugin)
11:32 Leafy Conclusion

There were three versions of the PPG Wave wavetable synthesizer. The first iteration was the Wave 2 (from 1981) which had 8 oscillators and the CEM 3320 VCF 24db/oct filter chips. It was in good company since the Sequential Circuits Pro One used those too for its analog filters. The next year the Wave 2.2 version came out with 16 oscillators (so two per voice) and a different filter chip to accompany its now beefier 8 voices. Both the 2.2 and 2.3 used the SSM 2044 VCF chip which was also present in the much lauded Octave Plateau Voyetra 8 and the Korg Mono/Poly. The final 2.3 iteration from 1984 increased the oscillator resolution from 8-bit to 12-bit when used in conjunction with a Waveterm A or B music computer unit which allowed for sampling and sequencing very much in the vein of the legendary Fairlight CMI.

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Synth & Sundry Soothing Synth Ambient Music (3 minutes)

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"Relax or meditate with this beatless synthesizer piece of music. At just over 3 minutes this is ideal for a brief session during your busy schedule.

Produced by Synth & Sundry using Ableton Live and containing sounds from Samples From Mars Soviet Synth pack, PG-8X VST instrument, Native Instruments Razor, UVI Digital Synsations VST sample player and Ableton's own Operator FM synthesis instrument.

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Just Yamaha SY-1 Analog Synth Playing (No Talking)

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"The Yamaha SY-1 from 1974 was Yamaha's first synthesizer. It's single VCO design offered both the convenience of some presets and perfunctory analog sybtractive synthesis controls. The user interface takes queues from the organ designs of the time, which makes sense, since the SY-1 was conceived as an accessory for those.

What is pretty incredible about this vintage synth is that in spite of its simple design, the Yamaha SY-1 has aftertouch which it makes it an extremely expressive analog keyboard.

NOTE: This video has two synth takes overdubbed.

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How many Octatrack effects are too many?

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"Welcome to the Octatrack Thru and Neighbor machine neighborhood. Watch in shock or awe as I pile on the effects one after the other with the quintessential Elektron box. I started off with an innocent sound from the modular rack and then the mayhem starts.
Last week's video discussing audio routing into the Elektron Octatrack: [below]

Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Octatrack in Action
07:12 Neighbor machine effects chain discussion
07:55 The music I make
08:49 Affiliate link disclosure
09:17 Conclusion

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How I sample synths into Octatrack ... without unplugging anything!



"This shows how I've set up my music studio to send audio seamlessly to the Octatrack thanks to the RME Fireface UFX. I can send audio from an external synth or several and/or also audio from my computer be it from a DAW or even from a browser!

I have the Fireface UFX connected to my computer via a USB C to USB B cable in order to avoid having to rely on a USB C hub for audio connectivity. The Octatrack gets its audio from the RME via a pair of balanced cables (though the Octatrack inputs are unbalanced) and there's still a second pair of inputs I could use if I wanted to separate my routing a bit more. However for now I'm happy with just using one input pair on the Octatrack since I mainly use it for music production as opposed to as a live electronic performance hub."

Relaxing Synth Ambient | Storks on morning rooftops

Synth & Sundry

"Synth ambient made with Ableton Live internal electronic instruments and effects: Electric, String & Collision by AAS, Wavetable, Operator, Kasio M4L by Oli Larkin

A commenter on the previous stork synth music video described the aim of this type of video perfectly: "This is like a deep tissue massage for [the] soul"

Apologies for the occasionally camera shakes. Sound is not affected in any way though.

More relaxing synth storks: [posted here]

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Retro Harrier Jet & Falklands Tactical Video | DOS C64 ZX Spectrum

Synth & Sundry

"A low-key celebration of vintage computer game simulators and the poignancy of library music made with synthesizers.

Footage features the following videogames: Super VGA Harrier (DOS), Harrier Jump Jet (DOS), Falklands (C64) and Falklands '82 (ZX Spectrum)

This synth track is based on library music from an old documentary. I augmented it and reworked it using sampled synth instruments and drum machines from Samples From Mars on Ableton Live.

Track title: Just Directors
Music written and recorded by NonComplete (J.Santaeularia) for Synth & Sundry

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Vocoder Electro Pop // NonComplete - No Man's Land

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"An electropop track with vocoder vocals for your listening pleasure. I composed this with the Elektron Octatrack, Analog Four, Roland JV880, Eurorack Modular. These synthesizers and samplers were recorded into Ableton Live using an RME Fireface UFX audio interface.

I mixed and added additional melodies in Ableton Live using native virtual instruments like Wavetable and Operator as well as a third-party VST plugin: Fury 800 which emulates the Korg Poly 800. The vocals recorded with a Shure SM48 and were processed with Ableton Live's vocoder and effects.

Track title: No Man's Land
Music written and recorded by NonComplete (J.Santaeularia) for Synth & Sundry Video shot and edited by NonComplete (J.Santaeularia) for Synth & Sundry using Canon EOS 700D / Rebel t5i and Final Cut Pro X

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Roland JV-880 Synth Sound Preset Demo Part 2

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Part 1 here

"Roland JV-880 is a digital rackmount synth (keyboard version is called the JV-80) that came out in 1992. In this video, I go through my favourite sounds from the B-Bank, specifically where you can find all tasty string sounds this line is known for. If you want to hear a specific sound, I've put a list of time stamps below. Also apologies for the video glitch in the middle of the video, the audio is unaffected though.
#synth #roland #rompler

00:00 Intro
00:19 B01 Pizzicato
01:08 B03 Harp
01:22 B04 SoarinString
01:41 B06 Marcato
02:29 B07 St String
02:52 B09 Slow Strings
03:42 B10 Velo Strings
04:17 B11 Bright Strings
04:50 B12 TremoloString
05:32 B15 JP-8 Strings
06:01 B16 String Synth
06:20 B17 Wire Strings
06:45 B18 New Age Vox
08:00 ??? My apologies but the video file got corrupted, audio is fine???
11:03 B27 Harmon Mute1
11:11 B28 Harmon Mute2
11:19 B29 Teajay Brass
11:39 B32 Brass Swell
11:57 B35 Soft Brass
12:33 B45 Flute Mod
13:11 B46 Ocarina
13:44 B47 Overblown Pan
14:00 B48 Air Lead
14:43 B50 Log Drum
15:06 B56 Night Shade
15:37 B62 Big n Beefy
16:10 B64 Analog Seq

Here's an electro track made with a Roland JV-880 as well as other synths [posted here]

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Which one? ASM Hydrasynth or Roland MC707 Synth discussion

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"I've been very interested in both the Roland MC707 and ASM Hydrasynth synthesizer instruments recently. Here I discuss what the synth features and design approach that draws me to them as well as how they contrast other synths I have or have seen. I'm looking at these two electronic instruments from the point of view of my current studio set up and how they would potentially fit in. Thanks for watching!

Contents:
00:00 What synth would I get if I had more time and money?
00:56 ASM Hydrasynth thoughts
03:19 Hydrasynth module or keyboard version?
05.54 Roland MC707 thoughts and personal perspective ft. TR8 impressions
10:27 Elektron Overbridge event detour and Roland vs. Elektron thoughts on computer integration
12:03 Roland ZenCore / Cloud / Zenology technology quandaries
12:58 Conclusion - Not enough time or money in this reality


Track made with Overbridge beta:" [posted here]

Storks Relaxing On Rooftops | Ambient Synth

Synth & Sundry

"Storks enjoying their morning on some nearby rooftops. Watch them interact with each other, take care of their feathers, land and take off.

Ambient Synth Music made by Synth & Sundry with Arturia VST plugins: CZ-V, DX-V and OB-Xa V

Footage mostly shot with a Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i in the US) and a Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 zoom lens. Handheld panning shot of a stork in flight shot with Fuji X-E2 and XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 lens

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Roland JV-880 Synth Sound Preset Demo

Synth & Sundry

"Roland JV-880 is a digital rackmount synth (keyboard version is called the JV-80) that came out in 1992. In this video, I go through my favourite sounds from the A-Bank. If you want to hear a specific sound, I've put a list of time stamps below.

#synth #roland #rompler

Contents - JV880 patches
00:00 Intro
00:14 A07 MIDIed Grand
00:55 A10 MIDI Epiano
01:14 A13 Dig Rhodes 2
02:10 A19 Marimba
02:41 A21 Warm Vibe
03:22 A24 Vibrobell
04:38 A38 Velo Harmnix
05:36 A40 SwitchOnMute
05:47 A52 Woody Bass 2
06:13 A53 Analog Bs 1
06:45 A56 RockOut Bass
07:35 A59 Pick Bass
07:39 A61 Yowza Bass
08:09 A62 Rubber Bs 1
09:07 A63 Rubber Bs 2

Here's an electro track made with a Roland JV-880 as well as other synths [posted here]

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Studio Hardware Tour: Elektron, Roland, Modular & more

Synth & Sundry

Contents:
Elektron Octatrack sampler & Analog Four synth 00:48
Modular System 03:50
Roland JV-880 Digital Synthesizer 04:50
Teenage Engineering OP-1 05:53
RME Fireface UFX Audio Interface 06:28
Arturia KeyStep MIDI Keyboard 07:26
Audio Monitoring Decision 07:49
Final Studio Thoughts & Recap 09:02

Some music I have made with this hardware: NonComplete - No Man's Land [posted here]

Intro music, also mine: Cybersyn - Aurore (Bonus) https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com/t...



This video walks through my current music studio set up, detailing the role each synth, sampler and sequencer plays in the music composition and production process.

#synth #studio #musicproduction

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NonComplete - No Man's Land // Vocoder Electro Pop (Music Video)

Synth & Sundry

"An electropop track with vocoder vocals for your listening pleasure. I composed this with the Elektron Octatrack, Analog Four, Roland JV880, Eurorack Modular. These synthesizers and samplers were recorded into Ableton Live using an RME Fireface UFX audio interface.

I mixed and added additional melodies in Ableton Live using native virtual instruments like Wavetable and Operator as well as a third-party VST plugin: Fury 800 which emulates the Korg Poly 800. The vocals recorded with a Shure SM48 and were processed with Ableton Live's vocoder and effects.

Track title: No Man's Land
Music written and recorded by NonComplete (J.Santaeularia) for Synth & Sundry
Video shot and edited by NonComplete (J.Santaeularia) for Synth & Sundry using Canon EOS 700D / Rebel t5i and Final Cut Pro X

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Analog Four, Octatrack, Roland JV880 & Modular #synth rack Test

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"A short synth snippet using a demo loop from the Octatrack Yard Sale Gear Sample Pack to test out whether Analog Four, Roland JV880 digital synth, Eurorack Modular and Octatrack were all connected correctly both in terms of audio signal and MIDI clock, sync, transport and note/patch data. The keyboard used is an Arturia KeyStep.

Audio recorded into Ableton Live through RME Fireface UFX. Video footage recorded Canon EOS 700D/Rebel T5i

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Roland JX-8P synth demo - Lunar Transit

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"Music track composed with a Roland JX-8P 6-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer

Supermoon footage by Ola Mesmer, filmed April 2020 with Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

Additional images: Roland Corporation and Project Apollo Archive
Music by Alpicat for Synth & Sundry

The Roland JX-8P synth has been used by the following bands: Elton John, Kate Bush, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Seal, The Cure, The Human League, Gary Numan, Vangelis, Europe, a-ha, Grace Jones, Jean Michel Jarre, Tangerine Dream etc.

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Synth & Sundry Cybersyn - Reveil | Intrigues Telematiques (Synth & Sundry)

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"Réveil is the first track on 'Intrigues Télématiques', the debut release from Cybersyn. This album is a musical ride down the elevator of forgotten technologies.

https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com/a...

From dumb terminals to self-aware cybernetic management systems, the pace of the arpeggiated command-basslines and flow-charted synth melodies rarely lets up, only catching its breath to load a new sub-routine for your ears.

Cybersyn is an itinerant second-order simulacra born in the oblivion of virtual space. Cybersyn searches for lost visions and technologies to recombine into aural and visual forms.

Illustration by Maria Santaeularia Badia

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Novation Bass Station, PPG Wave 2.v & Ableton Vocoder Electro | Synth & Sundry

Synth & Sundry

"Made this track a while ago with several synth VSTs including Novation Bass Station, PPG Wave 2.V and Ableton's built in Vocoder (which came in with version 9). I am really happy with how the synthesizer melodies came out so I went ahead and made a video for it. Let me know how you like it!

Track name: Triangulation
Artist: Synth & Sundry

For the video I used some aeronautical charts from this website: http://vfrmap.com and overlayed them to intensify the effect.

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Prophet Rev 2 Firmware update Synth Jam

Published on May 26, 2020 Synth & Sundry

"Just updated the firmware on the Sequential Prophet Rev2 synth to version 1.1.5.9 so I decided to make synth jam on the formerly Dave Smith Instruments 16 voice monster to celebrate the occasion.

If you need to update your Prophet Rev 2, firmware instructions and download link available here: https://www.sequential.com/updating-p...

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Arturia Introduces the OB-Xa V

Published on May 19, 2020 Arturia

Arturia OB-Xa V User Demos


Playlist:

1. Arturia OB-Xa V Demo and Tutorial by CatSynth TV

We present the newly released OB-Xa V from Arturia, a recreation of the classic Oberheim OB-Xa polyphonic analog synthesizer. We delve into the history of the original instrument, explore some of the factory presets, and show how to create your own sounds with the features of the OB-Xa V.

00:05 Introduction
00:28 History of the Oberheim OB-Xa
01:07 Presenting the OB-Xa V
01:44 Factory Presets
04:41 Exploring the synthesizer features and creating our own sounds
11:14 A final demo with two OB-Xa V instances and some dance rhythms

2. Arturia OB-Xa V Just Released! New Oberheim synth emulation by Synth & Sundry

This VST emulates the classic Oberheim OB-Xa. I'm playing this with an Arturia Keylab 61 mkII with it's aftertouch capabilities which adds to the expressive capabilities of this softsynth.

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3. Arturia OB-Xa V Demo by once upon a synth

This is a no-talking demo of Arturia OB-Xa V, a new virtual subtractive synthesizer plugin that emulates the Oberheim OB-Xa from the 80s.

"GROWLING MULTI-GENRE PLEASER WITH A MODERN TWIST

French specialists in music gear Arturia launch OB-Xa V, a software instrument based on the iconic synth OB-Xa, enhanced with groundbreaking features for an elevated sonic experience.

Applying their expert sound engineering to recreating and updating an iconic synth, Arturia now offer an authentic software with soundscapes previously unexplored. Ideal for innovative musicians, synth programmers, and keyboardists who appreciate a fat, aggressive sound. Its versatility creates gratifying results in many distinct styles of music production, making it a valuable asset for producers and creators across multiple genres.
OB-Xa made music history on albums released by Prince, Billy Idol, Chaka Khan, and Bon Jovi, and is most recognizable for appearing on Van Halen’s biggest hit, ‘Jump’. Contemporary musicians by the likes of Flume, Chrome Sparks, Calvin Harris, and Venetian Snares have also incorporated its energetic potential to enter a new musical dimension. OB-Xa V is here to offer the iconic sound in all its glory while opening up the instrument to more complex and satisfying creations.

OB-Xa V by Arturia is the most ambitious recreation of OB-Xa on the market so far. Its intuitive interface makes utilizing its complex inner workings a joy.

LEGENDARY GROWL MACHINE
Get ready to welcome back the massive sound of OB-Xa with the perks of innovative modern technology.
Supercharged new features
Not only did we recreate the spirit, the sound and the features of the original instrument, but we also added new special functions to make it unique and open new sonic capacities:
Brand new stereo spread feature
16 voice polyphony (double the original)
Arpeggiator
Huge unison
4 function generators
Embedded effect section
Over 400 deep, piercing presets

LAUNCH OFFER
To celebrate the launch of their most requested synth in recent years, Arturia are offering a launch deal at 149€/$149 for a limited time. Arturia users who have registered their products are rewarded with personal offers.

https://www.arturia.com/products/analog-classics/ob-xa-v/overview

Offer ends June 9th.

Street price: 199€/$199"