Synth Subway Ambient: Metro station repairs

Published on Dec 31, 2019 Synth & Sundry

"I had this short atmospheric synth track in a dusty corner of my hard drive. I came across a metro station under repairs that lent it a very interesting look with its vertical neon lighting illuminating the bare roof concrete. The music and the unconventional underground ambience go well together in this short video that transitions to the actual sounds of underground passageways, escalators and platforms.

Have you come across any interesting public transport structures in your travels or day to day?"

Synth & Sundry

Roland JX-8P synth demo - Lunar Transit

Synth & Sundry

"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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Prophet Rev2 Sound Demo | Channel 11 Night Raiders 🎧🎛

Published on May 17, 2020 Synth & Sundry

"100% Prophet Rev2 sounds in this atmospheric synth-laden overflight of downtown Chicago. All the Sequential presets used were heavily modified for maximum analog polyphonic synthesizer goodness. Some of the synth sounds were sequenced on Ableton Live and others were played in live as the track was recorded. How warm do you find the production?

The entire track was produced with the 16-voice version of the Sequential Prophet Rev 2. It was recorded and mixed in Ableton Live using an RME UCX interface.

Music and Video was composed, produced and edited by Alpicat for Synth & Sundry. All music and footage is original.

The footage was recorded during a night time overflight of Chicago using the Laminar Research X-Plane 11 flight simulator. The footage was then edited and finalised in DaVinci Resolve.

If you'd like to support this channel with a one-off purchase, please check out our affordably priced music: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com

Here is our dedicated Prophet Rev 2 playlist:"

Electropop made with Samples From Mars and PG8X vst

Published on Jan 15, 2020 Synth & Sundry

"Electropop/Synthpop track made using exclusively Samples From Mars synth and drum machine sample packs and the PG8X vst emulating the legendary JX8P, a vintage 80s Roland analog polysynth.

Here is the full list of sample packs:
CR 78 From Mars
303 From Mars
OB From Mars
Soviet Synths From Mars (Estradin, Polivoks, Aelita)

Composed and Mixed in Ableton Live with the Glue Compressor and EQ8 with a roll-off above 10Khz on the master channel. Insert effects include Ableton Echo.

'Approaching Cascadia'
Written and Produced by Synth & Sundry

We have more music for you to check out on our Bandcamp:
https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com

If you like this track, you should check out more synth soundtrackey goodness from Alpicat (also on our Bandcamp): https://alpicat.bandcamp.com/releases"

Canon EOS M Magic Lantern Raw - refx Nexus² music demo by Synth & Sundry

Published on Feb 10, 2018 Synth & Sundry

"Quick jam demonstrating sounds from reFX Nexus 2 VST with the Hollywood Synth Edition expansion pack in Ableton Live. Using the Alesis Q61 keyboard with a Korg Nanokontrol.

The video was shot using Magic Lantern installed on a Canon EOS M. I shot 12-bit lossless raw in crop mode, mostly at 1792x1030 resolution. Lens: Canon EF-M 15-45mm f3.5-6.3
MLV files were transcoded in MLVApp. Colour corrected on Davinci Resolve and warp stabilised in Adobe Premiere."

Prophet Rev2 First Look #2 | Filter - What is it like?

Published on Mar 27, 2019 Synth & Sundry

"The Dave Smith Instruments Prophet Rev 2, a refreshed modern analog polysynth, has a primary low pass Curtis filter which can be switched between 2 and 4 pole slopes.

Let's see how the filter feels. We try the filter with different settings both for cutoff and resonance. The filter affects the sounds coming from the oscillators and removes frequencies which changes the timbre of the sound.

The 2 pole mode has a 12db/octave slope while the 4 pole mode has the steeper 24db/octave mode that has a more pronounced effect (generally suitable for monophonic synth patches).

The main controls are the Cutoff that frequency at which frequencies start to be removed. This starts with the high frequencies and lends the name low-pass to the main filter for the Prophet Rev2. Cut off works hand in hand with resonance which highlights a narrow area of frequencies at the cut off point (where frequencies are being removed). This brings its own sonic characteristics.

It's worth noting that high resonance values lead to self oscillation when in four pole mode. This means that the filter will generate its own pitch.

Recorded through an RME Fireface UC audio interface without any effects or dynamics processing added."

Prophet Rev2 First Look Synth & Sundry videos

Analog Four - Synth Basic Bass Tutorial

Published on Nov 23, 2017 Synth & Sundry

"How to make a smooth versatile and evolving bass sound on the Elektron Analog Four"

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All Those Octatrack Dreams (short film)

Published on Jan 27, 2018 Synth & Sundry

"Music & Video by Synth & Sundry
A wistful look at some Octatrack projects over the years occasionally punctuated by the ambient sounds of the studio."

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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Prophet Rev2 Quick Look | Onboard Stereo Effects

Published on Jun 18, 2019 Synth & Sundry

"We take a close look at the comprehensive effects collection on the Dave Smith Instruments Prophet Rev 2, a refreshed modern analog polysynth.

These include various delay, chorus, ring modulation, distortion, flanger and phaser types. The effects section on the front panel contains 4 controls for Mix, Effects type selection and two dedicated parameter controls that give you hands-on control suited to each effect.

Recorded through an RME Fireface UC audio interface without any additional effects or dynamics processing added."

Synth & Sundry Prophet Rev2 videos.

Hyperlapse Dutch Train Journey

Published on May 26, 2018 Synth & Sundry

A new piece from supporting MATRIXSYNTH member, Synth & Sundry.

Beyond The Ring Gate (The Expanse Fan Video)

Published on Apr 22, 2018 Synth & Sundry

"I wonder what Ilus will look like once The Expanse TV show on SyFy gets there. I filmed the video at Timanfaya National Park, an active volcanic area on Lanzarote (Canary Islands)
All Music and Video by Synth & Sundry
If you enjoyed this video please consider buying some of our nicely priced music here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com/
Music made with the analog goodness of a Korg Mono/Poly and Alesis Andromeda. Video shot on iPhone and edited in Final Cut Pro X"

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This is a supporting MATRIXSYNTH Member post.

Jamuary2018 Videos by Synth & Sundry

Published on Jan 3, 2018 Synth & Sundry

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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Synth Ambient Album made with Minilogue XD, Microbrute, JX8P, Yamaha SY-1 & others

Published on Apr 9, 2020 Synth & Sundry

"This album is full of synthesizer sounds from the Korg Minilogue XD hardware analog synthesizer, Roland JX8P vintage polysynth keyboard, Yamaha SY-1 vintage analog synth, Arturia Microbrute hardware analog synth, Mellotron and Solina V plugin emulations, Krakli Arminator 2 32-bit VST plugin inspired by the CS80, PG8X VST emulation of the Roland JX8P, Samples From Mars, Ableton Live 10 Drums and Wavetable virtual instrument, TAL U-NO-LX plugin emulation of the Roland Juno 60, Deputy Mark II VST string ensemble emulation, OP-X Pro II plugin emulation of the Oberheim OB-X and reFX Nexus 2 plugin.

Available on Bandcamp: https://alpicat.bandcamp.com/album/mi...



If you like Tangerine Dream, Vangelis and eighties synth soundtracks then you'll enjoy this album

Alpicat - Midi Message (Full Album)
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Album Track Listing and Time Stamps:

01 The first message - 00:00
02 Pic du Midi - 05:04
03 Approaching Cascadia - 11:58
04 At the tone - 16:21
05 The Maastricht Years - 20:22
06 South(eastern) quadrant - 24:38
07 Midi message - 26:58
08 127 possibilities - 32:08
09 Valley of the Oô - 34:35
10 Safe to drink (Agua potable) - 39:32
11 Midway to Midi - 45:02
12 Before the message - 48:58

Written and produced by Alpicat
Track 3 and 6 co-produced with Synth&Sundry
United Kingdom © 2020

Runtime: 51:44

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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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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"

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

Synth & Sundry

"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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Microbrute, Repro 5, PG8X & Legend Synth Music

Published on May 9, 2020 Synth & Sundry

"Three atmospheric and melancholic synthesizer tracks capturing sidelined scenes on the banks of the Thames. Enjoy the warm analog synth textures wash over the foliage and utilitarian architecture of the river.

Contents:
00:00 Arturia Microbrute and U-He Repro 5 VST (Prophet 5 emulator)
02:34 Arturia Microbrute
3:50 Legend VST by Synapse Audio and PG8X VST (Minimoog and Roland JX8P emulators respectively)

The Arturia Microbrute is monophonic analog synthesizer with a compelling analogue tone and focussed set of controls to dial in your sounds. There is no patch memory, so every sound needs to be programmed by hand for each track.

The U-He Repro 5 is a recreation of the Sequential Circuits Prophet 5. The first popular and (relatively) affordable polyphonic analog synth. The convincing recreation of the classic synthesizer is paired with a collection of effects to round out its sonic goodness.

You can hear the Legend VST in action in this dedicated video [posted here] This is a VST homage to the Moog Minimoog monosynth.

The PG8X is a free VST recreation which we have covered before [2nd video here] It has a convincing classic polysynth sound that is faithful to the Roland JX8P and a pleasing interface panel with all the design queues from the venerated synthesizer.

Video shot handheld on a Sony HX99. Edited on DaVinci Resolve

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Roland JV-880 Synth Sound Preset Demo Part 2

Synth & Sundry

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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