Erica Synths ~ Steampipe controlled by MPE with Expressive E ~ Osmose

video upload by Ebotronix

"today the Steampipe landed here.
I tested it with the Expressive E Osmose.
With the latest Osmose Firmware it's possible to reduce the Osmose channels to 8 channels,
with 16 channels it doesn't work.
the solo playing works but with chords the Steampipe produces wrong notes.
another problem , the Osmose's pitchwheel data is not recognized.

Erica Synths Steampipe,
Expressive E Osmose,
Haken Audio ContinuuMini,
Arp Odyssey / Solina,
Line 6 DL4 MK2,
Strymon Big Sky MX, controlled by
ATO Faderbank 16 n , with Midi CC,
Neo Ventillator
Conductive Labs - NDLR,
iConnectivity mioXM
Mackie the mixer,
Dorian Scale
10.01.2025
vid # 2456"

NDLR's ~ Odyssey

video upload by Ebotronix

Eurorack
Buchla 259t,
Tunefish Modular:
Mutable Instruments Peaks,Shades.
System 80 µJove
ST Modular Alstaden,
Ornament and Crime (Dorian Scale)
Arp Odyssey Module, Solina.
Conductive Labs The NDLR V2
Roland J 6 Chords,
Boss MD 500
Doepfer R2m Ribbon Controller
Line 6 DL 4 MK2
Electro Harmonix Mel 9
Shakmat Aeolus Seeds
Make Noise XPan
Strymon Big Sky MX in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC ( 16 channels) by 16n Faderbank AtoVproject
14.12.2024
Video# 2441

Longer Preview of The NDLR (rev2) Perlin Noise Pattern Generator

video upload by Conductive Labs

"Long version preview of the Perlin Noise Pattern Generator. Steve noodles with the Perlin Noise editor and talks about it's features. It's still a work in progress, we expect to have a beta release available in November 2024. See the Conductive Labs forum for a discussion."

https://conductivelabs.com

See the Conductive Labs label below for additional posts.

Intro to The NDLR (rev2) Motif Gate Control & Perlin Noise Pattern Generator

video upload by Conductive Labs

"Coming soon for The NDLR (rev2) (finally) a Gate control for the Motif parts. We plan to release a beta of the firmware on our forums before end of Nov 2024. There was lots of code refactoring under the hood to enable this feature and others planned for the future, so a beta test is warranted before release.

See https://conductivelabs.com for more info on our line of MIDI widgets made for synth-heads"

Intro to The NDLR (rev2) Perlin Noise Pattern Generator

video upload by Conductive Labs

"Steve introduces a new feature coming soon to Conductive Labs' The NDLR (rev2); a Perlin Noise Pattern Generator. This will be released on Conductive Labs' forum as a beta in November 2024."

Fred's Lab Manatee Custom Patches [Bank 2] by synth_nyc

You can find hi-res demos at SYNTH_NYC

Details:

"This bank 2 has been created using a TouchOSC mk2 editor I developed (with LUA Scripts) for Manatee firmware v1.03 thanks to Fred’s provided specifications for the parameters control. It’s using NRPN for Editor -> Synth and SYSEX for Synth -> Editor. I had to reverse engineer the 211 bytes SYSEX dump for 1 Part for this effort. In v1.03, there are 233 parameters total, including 162 for Part."

This is my favorite patch in that bank [TouchOSC editor pics below]. It illustrates what the Manatee can do like a warm FM full body pad (that you can do on a DX synth) but with an aggressive attack and subtle spectral decay and movement that only the Manatee can do AFAIK.

Lastly I’ve tried to highlight new things in that bank 2 (which I haven’t used in bank 1), most patches use them:
- The Spectrum Editor
- The 1-shot LFOs (firmware v1.03): NDLR this is my favorite feature on the Modal 002 / 002R

Most patches have Velocity and PB configured / used in the demo to showcase the Manatee expressivity; and external FX have been used.

Only Manatee Part 1 is used."

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video upload by Ebotronix

Expressive E Osmose
Haken Audio ContinuuMini
Conductive Labs The NDLR V2
Yamaha FS 1 R ~ Solina
Strymon Big Sky MX
Line6 DL4 MK 2
Bastle Bestie
ATO Faderbank 16 n Midi CC to Strymon Big Sky MX!
02.10.2024
video # 2423

Korg Wavestation SR and Strymon Cloudburst'

video uploads by Ebotronix

Note there are three videos in the playlist above. You can use the player controls to skip around.

Korg Wavestation SR
2x Doepfer R2m
Mutable Instruments MidiPal
Conductive Labs NDLR
2x Strymon Cloudburst controlled by 16n ATO Faderbank
Line 6 DL 4 MK 2
Yamaha MCS 2 with 2x FC 7
Mackie the Mixer
06.07.2024
video # 2387 - 2389

Two Gates of Nanna ~ Sin & Nebo

video upload by Ebotronix

Expressive E ~ Osmose
Haken Audio ContinuuMini
Elektron Digitakt
Conductive Labs The NDLR V2
Access Virus TI
Solina
Eventide Pitch Factor and 2x Time Factor
Boss MD 500
2x Strymon Cloudburst ~ Midi CC by 16n Faderbank!
Harmonic Minor Scale
23.03.2024
video # 2356

Tomami

video upload by Ebotronix

Expressive E Osmose
Moog Taurus 2
Access Virus TI
Conductive Labs The NDLR V2
Strymon 2x Cloudburst controlled by 16n Faderbank
harminic minor scale
4.03.2024
video # 2348

NDLR Harmonic Minor ~ Moog Taurus2 ~ Virus TI ~ Strymon Cloudburst

video upload by Ebotronix

Conductive Labs The NDLR V2
Moog Taurus 2, Moogerfooger MF 102 Ringmodulator
Access Virus TI
Korg Wavestation SR
Elektron Digitakt ( Fujara)
Kurzweil Expression Mate XM1( Harmonic Minor )
Kenton Pro Solo MK 2
Yamaha MCS 2
Roland Aira J6
Line 6 DL 4 MK 2
Bastle Bestie
Strymon Cloudburst
Harmonic Minor Scale
27.11.2023
video # 2308

Conductive Labs the NDLR ~ Kurzweil ~ Strymon Cloudburst

video upload by Ebotronix

Conductive Labs The NDLR V2
Access Virus TI
Korg micro X
Elektron Digitakt
Kurzweil Expression Mate XM1
2x Doepfer R2 m Ribbon Controller
2x Mutable Instruments Midipal
Yamaha MCS 2, 2x FC 7
Strymon Cloudburst
Noodle Soufflé in Aeolian Scale with Midipal , NDLR and XM1
15.11.2023
video # 2302

the NDLR V2 Rotation ~ R2m ~ XM1 ~ microX ~ TI ~ Strymon Cloudburst

video upload by Ebotronix

Conductive Labs The NDLR V2
Access Virus TI
Korg micro X
Elektron Digitakt
Kurzweil Expression Mate XM1 to control the NDLR Rotation AlgoRhythm
2x Doepfer R2 m Ribbon Controller
2x Mutable Instruments Midipal
Yamaha MCS 2, 2x FC 7
Strymon Cloudburst
Noodle Soufflé.in Phrygian Scale with Midipal and NDLR
13.11.2023
video # 2301

Noodle Soufflé with Virus TI ~ R2m ~ FS1r ~ Strymon Cloudburst

video upload by Ebotronix

Conductive Labs The NDLR V2
Access Virus TI
2x Doepfer R2 m Ribbon Controller
2x Mutable Instruments Midipal
Yamaha FS1r , MCS 2, 2x FC 7
Strymon Cloudburst
Dorian Scale Midipal and NDLR
8.11.2023
video # 2298

The NDLR V2 ~ Access Virus TI ~ Doepfer R2m ~ Strymon Cloudburst

video upload by Ebotronix

Conductive Labs The NDLR V2
Access Virus TI
Doepfer R2 m Ribbon Controller
Mutable Instruments Midipal
Strymon Cloudburst
7.11.2023
video # 2297

Knobcon 23: NDLR 2 Updates

video upload by sonicstate

"At Knobcon 2023, we had the pleasure of chatting with Steve from Conductive Labs, who introduced us to the NDLR 2. This innovative sequencer has recently been re-released, addressing previous chip supply challenges that had temporarily halted its production. The NDLR 2 is a multi-track sequencer with an innate understanding of music theory. What sets it apart is its chord-changing capabilities, which occur seamlessly when you modify the chord structure, making it a valuable tool for musicians seeking an intuitive and chord-aware sequencer. Furthermore, Steve unveiled an exciting new feature – the Rotator algorithm, contributed by Robbie Kilgore, which transforms monophonic notes into triads, opening up exciting possibilities, particularly for jazz enthusiasts. The NDLR 2 is currently available for $379, and with its fresh feature and ample stock of 1,000 units, it's poised to be a valuable addition for musicians and producers looking to streamline their sequencing and composition process.

For more details on the NDLR 2 and to stay updated on its availability and features, visit the Conductive Labs website at ConductiveLabs.com. The NDLR 2's unique chord-aware sequencing and the newly introduced Rotator algorithm make it a compelling choice for musicians who seek creative control and expressiveness in their music production."

Vox (TR6S 2.0 firmware with CR-78 kit + Bigsky // Sequential Take5 // Waldorf M + Timeline // NDLR)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"The drums were played by the Roland TR-6S (using its internal sequencer) with its new v2.0 firmware including the CR-78 sounds by the ACB (Analog Circuit Behavior) engine (actually I've been dreaming of this 😊).
All the synth parts were sequenced by the NDLR.

* Hardware used *

// BASS:
- Sequential Take 5 (5-voice analog synth)

// PADS and ARPS:
- Waldorf M + Strymon Timeline

// DRUMS:
- Roland TR-6S (digital rhythm performer drum machine) with latest 2.0 firmware + Strymon Bigsky

// SEQUENCER:
- Conductive Labs NDLR (MIDI Four-track, Sequenced Arpeggiator, Chord and Drone Player)"

Saga 🦸‍♂️ (NDLR // Roland S-1 // SE-02 + Lethargy + Julianna // JD-08 + Pill Pedal // TR-6S)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"Back again with a full Roland instruments set, including for the first time the handy Compact S-1 Tweak Synth!

All the synth parts were sequenced by the NDLR synth and the drums were played by the Roland TR-6S (using its internal sequencer). See details below 😉

* Hardware used *

// BASS:
- Roland SE-02 (analog mono synth) + Dreadbox Lethargy (analog phaser) + Walrus Audio Julianna (analog chorus/vibrato)

// CHIMES and PADS:
- Roland JD-08 (digital 128-voice, bi-timbral synth) + Pill (analog ducking pedal)

// PLUCKS:
- Roland S-1 (4-voice digital synth, inspired by the famous mono synth SH-101)

// DRUMS:
- Roland TR-6S (digital rhythm performer drum machine)

// SEQUENCER:
- Conductive Labs NDLR (MIDI Four-track, Sequenced Arpeggiator, Chord and Drone Player)"

Arps and acid with Midicake ARP, Arturia Minifreak, TT-303, Dreadbox Erebus, Roland TR-06, Meris LVX

video upload by Jay Hosking

"A live, semi-improvised synthesizer jam performed entirely on hardware.

Important note: Midicake sent me over the ARP for free. I rarely get free gear, though I'm very grateful when it happens. There was no expectation for me to put it in a video, and no request from Midicake other than to share my thoughts with them. That said, I really enjoyed using it and I'll be keeping it around, as it strikes a nice balance between the "plug-and-pretty" of the NDLR and the "depth and detail" of a traditional sequencer. I've still got plenty to explore with it. Thanks, Chris!

I started with the ARP, because I wanted to see what it could do. I didn't want to overload the table at first, so I took out the Minifreak, which has voices to spare. Very quickly I was creating arpeggios and sequencing lines I really liked, and easily able to customize the lines to what I was looking for, from rhythms to polymetrics to inversions etc. I started with just standard major and minor chords, but it was extremely easy to customize the chords on the eight chord buttons once I wanted some 7ths and 6ths. And to have a chord sequencer built in was extremely helpful, as it reduced the amount of gear I needed on the table.

Once I had the bones of the song structure, I filled out some more parts, with Erebus on bass and the TR-06 on drums. Finally, I felt it needed something a little gnarlier around the interlude, and luckily I'd just picked up the awesome 303 clone from Cyclone Analogic. Once that was in place, it was just a matter of shaping the song through performance parameters. The final result is pretty cool, and adds some tones, timbres, and textures I haven't been getting as much these days.

Thanks for listening.

Midicake ARP - most sequencing (i.e. for Minifreak and Erebus)
Arturia Minifreak - three synth lines
Dreadbox Erebus - bass synth
Cyclone Analogic Bass Bot TT-303 - acid bass (using its own sequence)
Meris LVX - drive and delay for TT-303
Kenton MIDI Thru - MIDI splitter/thru box"

Acire 🥉(Erica Synths LXR02 & DB01 // Conductive Labs NDLR turning the LXR02 into a polyphonic synth)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"If you've already watched a some of my videos, you might know that I sometimes like to divert a few electronic instruments from their use 😅
So here the challenge was to make the LXR-02 (which is supposed to be mainly a digital drum synth) act as a drum machine & a polyphonic pads synth 😄

For this, I used the Conductive Labs NDLR sequencer with its polychain feature (on its PAD track) which can turn up to 4 mono synths into a 4-voice polyphonic synth. (I used this feature on another video, this time with 4 physical analog mono synths: [below]).

Therefore I used 3 of the tracks of the LXR-02 to play 3-note chords by the NDLR. I used the LXR's individual output, through the Strymon Bigsky reverb for the PADS (through the Pill ducking pedal being triggered by the LXR's drum kick).

I also used 1 track of the LXR-02 to play the ARP part (also sequenced by the NDLR). This time the individual output went through the Strymon Timeline delay.

The Erica Synths DB-01 was used to play the bass riff (still sequenced by the NDLR) through the Eventide - H9 pedal (with some heavy modulated Chorus bringing a Lo-Fi vibe to the sound!).

* Hardware used *

- BASS : Erica Synths DB-01 Bassline + Eventide H9 (Chorus)
- DRUMS : Sonic Potions x Erica Synths LXR-02 (individual output 1+2)
- PADS : Sonic Potions x Erica Synths LXR-02 + Strymon Bigsky + Pill Pedal (individual output 3)
- RIFF : Sonic Potions x Erica Synths LXR-02 + Strymon Timeline (individual output 4)
- LIVE SEQUENCING : Conductive Labs NDLR"

052▶️ Chains (NDLR // Polychain DB01, SE02, 0Coast, Circuit MS // Minitaur // Minibrute // Tanzbar)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"I wanted to use a couple of the nice features of the NDLR for this video, so I went to set up 6 analog mono synths all sequenced by the NDLR, a couple of effects and the Tanzbar drum machine for this video!

The first feature used here is poly chaining, where 1 track (PAD track) of the NDLR sent 4-note chords to 4 mono synths (Erica Synths - DB01, Make Noise - 0Coast, Roland - SE02 and Novation - Circuit Mono Station), considering them as a unique 4-voice polyphonic synth!

It reminded me a bit me my wonderful Vermona Perfourmer, where each voice of the synth can have different setting regarding the oscillators, envelopes, filter etc. 🤩

I needed to make some quite complex routing in order to be able to side chain the pads with the kick of the MFB - Tanzbar analog drum machine.

I also used the 'chord sequencer' of the NDLR in order to play the whole track as a song (it's like a song mode, where sequences automatically change the global chords).

Here are some further details on the setup:

* PAD: DB01 to SE02 to Bigsky (Right Input) to The Pill Pedal (Input 1) triggered by Tanzbar's kick
* PAD: 0Coast to Circuit Mono Station to Bigsky (Left Input) to The Pill Pedal (Input 2) triggered by Tanzbar's kick

These 4 analog synths were set up in order to respond to the poly chain function of the NDLR (i.e. With a 4-note chord, the NDLR will send each note to one the 4 synths).

* DRONE (Bass): The Moog - Minitaur was being triggered by the DRONE track for the bass.
* MOTIF (Melody): The Arturia - Minibrute 1, through the ZVEX - Instant Lofi Junky & Strymon - Timeline

I forgot to mention that the Tanzbär's main output was processed by the Eventide - H9 (Reverse Delay) effect, excluding its kick which was outputted on its separate output in order to trigger the side chain for the pads on the Pill Pedal."

Dancer 🕺 (NDLR // Nymphes + Lofi + Bigsky // DB01 // TR6S // 0Coast + Timeline + Particle // SE02)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"Here is my latest track featuring the inspiring NDLR 4-track sequencer, trying to do something more uptempo this time (the NDLR really excels at doing ambient tracks, but can it be used for some more 'techno' tracks? 🤔 Hope we'll get an answer thanks to your comments 😉)

I used 4 analog tracks for this jam (Nymphes, DB01, 0Coast and SE02), sequenced by the Conductive Labs NDLR sequencer. The drums were sequenced and played by the Roland TR6S 'rhythm performer' (where I used mainly the Analog Circuit Behavior and FM engines). Recorded in one take.

* Hardware used *
- PADS: Dreadbox Nymphes + Zvex Instant LoFi Junky + Strymon Bigsky + Pill Pedal (triggered by the TR-6S)
- BASS: Erica Synths DB-01 Bassline
- MOTIF-1: Make Noise 0-Coast + Strymon Timeline (Delay) + Red Panda Particle 2 (Granular Delay)
- MOTIF-2: Roland SE-02
- DRUMS: Roland TR-6S
- Sequencer: Conductive Labs - NDLR (sequencing all 4 synths)"