Nord Wave 2

video upload by Tim Shoebridge

"Finally! After more than 18 months I put 'pen to paper' and discuss the paradox that is the Nord Wave 2"

Negative Keyboard Tracking on the Waldorf Pulse

video upload by Tim Shoebridge

"This is a very very VERY brief video on the subject of filter keyboard tracking, which is something I think a lot of people new to synths don't spend enough time playing with, it can definitely add life to static sounding patches. And here in this video I demonstrate negative keyboard tracking using the rather wonderful Waldorf Pulse."

Cherry Audio Introduces the GX-80 Virtual Yamaha CS80

Playlist (use the player controls to skip around):
GX-80 | Cherry Audio
Introduction to Cherry Audio's GX-80 - Hosted by Tim Shoebridge
Evil Genius (feat. Cherry Audio GX-80)
Cherry Audio - GX-80 -10 Miscellaneous Presets #notalking #synthesizer
Cherry Audio GX-80 // How to Program a 1970's Classic // a CS-80 plus extras from the GX-1



"GX-80 is Cherry Audio's visionary new flagship synthesizer - over a year in the making - that combines the unparalleled sound and features of the fabled GX-1 "Dream Machine" and its renowned descendant the CS-80 to create a powerhouse hybrid.

Get GX-80 Now!

GX-80 is not just another CS-80 emulation. GX-80 adapts the legendary GX-1's massive dual-layers, additional waveforms, and unique filters, making it the equivalent of two CS-80s and then some! When enhanced with GX-80's discrete layer volume and panning controls, the result is a colossal dual-layer voicing architecture with 16 polyphonic voices per layer, capable of sounding two different CS-80 style sounds simultaneously in a split or stacked layer mode.

To provide the ultimate expressive performance, GX-80 includes a split keyboard mode and support for both polyphonic and monophonic aftertouch controllers. Further, Cherry Audio has added an innovative 'last-note priority' mode for simulated poly aftertouch response with a monophonic channel aftertouch controller.

With its dual-layer interface, over 1,000 stunning presets from expert sound designers, and integrated studio-quality effects, GX-80 is a singular effort worthy of the 'flagship' label.

The rarity and exorbitant cost of the GX-1 and the CS-80 have made it impossible for most musicians to experience these legendary instruments. That's why Cherry Audio is making its flagship GX-80 synthesizer available at the astoundingly low price of only $59! GX-80 is also available as part of Cherry Audio's comprehensive new Synth Stack 3 collection, which features all of its virtual instruments at an even more affordable price.

GX-80 is available now at https://cherryaudio.com/products/gx-80 and authorized resellers worldwide for Windows and macOS, with macOS 13 Ventura and native Apple M1 processor support, including Apple M1 Ultra. GX-80 is provided in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats, and a free 30-day demo is available.

Visit cherryaudio.com for a complete list of features, exciting launch videos, testimonials from industry professionals, earthshaking demo tracks, and system requirements."

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Waldorf STVC

video upload by Tim Shoebridge

"What a fantastic little keyboard this is! I've had the STVC for a couple of months now and in this video I cover a few of its features that have really surprised me, and in a good way."

Cherry Audio Introduces Sines Diverse Waveshaping Synthesizer

video upload by Cherry Audio

Introduction to Cherry Audio Sines Synthesizer with Tim Shoebridge


Cherry Audio Sines // Review and Walkthrough // East vs West, Analog vs Digital all in one synth!

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Sines is our latest original and innovative polyphonic synthesizer utilizing diverse waveshaping to bend pure sine waveforms into infinitely variable and complex shapes and sounds. With four sine-wave oscillators, wide-ranging modulation capabilities, and integrated effects, Sines users can create a distinctive array of unique timbres ranging from the sublime to the sizzling.

Cherry Audio's Sines synthesizer is now available at https://bit.ly/getsines and authorized resellers worldwide at the extraordinary price of only $39.

To get users up and running, Cherry Audio and Tim Shoebridge have again teamed up to create an introductory video to walk users through the outstanding features and sound design strategies of Sines: https://youtu.be/a_n_awi5ad0

About Sines

The state-of-the-art Sines interface provides immediate access to all sound parameters and comes alive with illuminated indicators, color, and mini oscilloscopes, providing instant visual feedback. The primary sound design controls highlight the "four of everything" nature of Sines: four LFOs with 14 wave shapes, four oscillators, and four envelope generators. At the core of each section are unique sine-wave oscillator waveshaping controls: feedback, phase, width, shape, wavefold, and drive, along with a sub and super sine-wave oscillators. Phase modulation and ratio controls allow oscillators to be configured in modulator/carrier arrangements for four-op DX/FM-style synthesis.

Sines also features Cherry Audio's most extensive multimode filter to date, an arpeggio, a "best of" selection of Cherry Audio's finest acclaimed effects, a drift function, and an eight-band graphic EQ. Many controls include an adjacent mod source button, and an outrageously comprehensive four-slot mod matrix provides considerable modulation options for nearly every Sines parameter.

Sines includes all of Cherry Audio's exceptional touches, including polyphonic aftertouch, MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE), flexible MIDI mapping, and its industry-leading preset browser with a massive library of over 700 presets created by our elite team of sound artists. Altogether, Sines is the complete package for new frontiers in sound design and performance.

Get Sines

Sines is now available at https://cherryaudio.com/ and authorized resellers worldwide. The software is provided as both a standalone application and in AU, VST, VST3, and AAX plugin formats for Windows and macOS, and is already compatible with macOS 13 Ventura. A free 30-day demo is available. Visit cherryaudio.com for additional product details, system requirements, and an extensive collection of awe-inspiring sound demos."

Try the Sines demo for free at https://cherryaudio.com/products/sines

GRP Synthesiser A4 - Part 1

video upload by Tim Shoebridge

"Finally! Here are my initial thoughts on the A4 monophonic analogue synthesiser from Grp Synthesizer, well at least the first installment!"

Introduction to Cherry Audio Elka-X Part 3 - Hosted by Tim Shoebridge

video upload by Cherry Audio

Introduction to Cherry Audio Elka-X posts

"Tim Shoebridge of Sound Mangling concludes his hugely popular three-part series on Cherry Audio's Elka-X synthesizer. In this final episode, Tim goes into more detail on the arpeggiator and the step sequencer."

Introduction to Cherry Audio Elka-X Part 2 - Hosted by Tim Shoebridge

video upload by Cherry Audio

Part 1 posted here. Additional Elka-X posts here.

"Tim Shoebridge of Sound Mangling introduces Cherry Audio's Elka-X synthesizer in the second of this hugely popular three-part series. In this episode, Tim goes into more detail on layers and splits, layer utilities (swap, copy, import/export), play modes, and voice settings."

Cherry Audio Introduces the Elka-X - Virtual Elka Synthex

video upload by Cherry Audio

Update: user videos added futher below.

Introduction to Cherry Audio Elka-X Part 1 - Hosted by Tim Shoebridge

video upload by Cherry Audio


"Cherry Audio's Elka-X synthesizer is based upon the legendary ELKA Synthex, a rare Italian masterpiece with luxury features. Elka-X replicates the original's exceptional character without compromising sound or functionality and expands its features to deliver the authentic Synthex experience at a price anyone can afford. Cherry Audio's Elka-X synthesizer is now available at https://bit.ly/elka-x and authorized resellers worldwide at the extraordinary price of only $39.

About Elka-X Synthesizer

Cherry Audio precisely crafted each aspect of the Elka-X synthesizer to sound and behave exactly like a vintage hardware Synthex. Every effort was taken to emulate the prized tone of the original's DCOs, dynamic filter, and stunning chorus. The innovative sound-sculpting and performance features such as layering and keyboard split have been preserved, and the original's 128-step sequencer has been greatly improved.

As with its other synthesizer and effects products, Cherry Audio has kept the soul of a classic alive while updating its feature set for modern studio environments. Elka-X expands the polyphony and filter modes and introduces mono and unison modes that were absent from the original design. The extended functionality of the LFOs and addition of velocity response expands modulation potential, and a new arpeggiator delivers new performance possibilities.

Unique panel controls make it painless to exchange settings between layers, sequencer tracks, and even different presets. In addition to the original chorus effect, Elka-X adds studio-quality echo and reverb stereo effects, with independent settings for both layers. With additional touches such as chord memory, over 600 pro patches, and flexible MIDI mapping, Cherry Audio's Elka-X brings the authentic and expanded Synthex experience roaring into the 21st century.

Visit cherryaudio.com for a full list of features, system requirements, brilliant demo tracks, preset examples, testimonials, and a free 30-day demo of the software.

Elka-X synthesizer is now available at https://cherryaudio.com/ and authorized resellers worldwide. The software is provided as both a standalone application and in AU, VST, VST3, and AAX plugin formats for Windows and macOS, with native Apple silicon support for the highest performance on the latest Mac computers."

Cherry Audio Elka-X // Review and Walkthrough

video upload by Starsky Carr

🎹 ELKA X Synth 🍒 Cherry Audio All Playing NO TALKING Sounds Demo by AGD @Andrew G Dugros

video upload by Andrew G Dugros

Introducing PolyChain DIY

video upload by Tim Shoebridge

"I am very pleased to be able to announce my latest software product called PolyChain DIY.

PolyChain DIY allows you to poly-chain together up to eight separate instruments simultaneously. Instruments can be hardware synths, electronic keyboards, samplers, grooveboxes, multi-timbral sound sources, even soft synths running as a VST in your DAW. If you can connect to the instrument via MIDI from your computer then PolyChain DIY can control it. Choose from four different poly-chain algorithms, create poly-chain zones across your keyboard, transpose your instruments, set their priority, control pan spread across your instruments as well as other basic sound attributes if your synths have suitable support via MIDI CC automation.

For more information please check out my SoundMangling website here: https://www.soundmangling.com/getmore/"

"This module allows you to polychain together up to eight separate instruments. Instruments can be hardware synths, electronic keyboards, samplers, grooveboxes, multi-timbral sound sources, ecen soft synths running as a VST in your DAW. If you can connect to the instrument via MIDI from your computer then PolyChain DIY can control it. Choose from four different polychain algorithms, create polychain zones across your keyboard, transpose your instruments, set their priority, control pan spread and other basic sound attributes if your synths have support support via MIDI CC automation.

PolyChain DIY is actually a bundle of three modules: the main polychain module itself, a stand-alone MIDI Map editor, and a software controller for controlling basic synth parameters on all your instruments simultaneously."

Waldorf Pulse 2

video upload by Tim Shoebridge

"Having been playing around with this diminutive little synth for the second time in my career, I decided it was high time to do a video on it. Is it possibly one of the most underrated mono synths of the last decade??"

PPG - Polyphonic Pressure Generator for Voltage Modular (Hardware Demo)

video upload by Cherry Audio

"This is a quick demonstration of the Polyphonic Pressure Generator from @Tim Shoebridge of Soundmangling.com for Voltage Modular. Voltage Modular is generally regarded as a software modular system, but Tim has been creating some fantastic modules that extend it to hardware. VM runs standalone or in a DAW, and with the PPG module and a regular keyboard controller, you have all you need to transmit polyphonic aftertouch messages to Poly AT compatible synthesizers, hardware or software.

In monophonic channel aftertouch, applying pressure to any key within a chord will apply modulation to all notes currently held. With polyphonic aftertouch, modulation can be applied on a per-note basis, allowing for more expressive performances.

In this demo, the Roland JUPITER-X has a keybed that provides basic monophonic channel pressure aftertouch. But the synth engine itself actually supports receipt of polyphonic aftertouch messages and plays them accordingly. Usually, this would require an external controller like a CME XKey or the Hydrasynth to exploit the Poly AT of the JUPITER-X (or Xm).

PPG can be used to create the same expressive experience with any standard controller, and any synth that receives Poly AT (like Sequential's Prophet 6 and OB-6). This brief demo shows the difference between channel pressure on the JUPITER-X, and then polyphonic aftertouch with PPG and a simple Launchkey Mini. In this case, PPG is configured with a velocity threshold so that any notes played at or above a certain velocity get the modulation envelope applied to them. The other notes are unaffected.

For a more extensive explanation and demonstration, see Tim's PPG video [below] and get more details on this and other great hardware-oriented modules at his Soundmangling.com website at https://www.soundmangling.com/modules..."

PPG - Polyphonic Pressure Generator

video upload by

"Finally my latest software, Polyphonic Pressure Generator, is available to download. Here is a consolidated walk through covering all the features that PPG contains."

follow-up to this post.

Polyphonic Aftertouch for Everyone !!

video upload by Tim Shoebridge

"Would you like to be able to play polyphonic aftertouch without using a poly aftertouch keyboard? Here's a sneak preview of a new software product I've developed which should be available for download some time next week."

Nymphes Firmware V2 Update // Installation & New Features

video upload by Jorb

0:00 Intro and Patch notes
1:50 walking through installation
4:30 Stepping through Update notes
10:51 Reverb modulation CC's
13:28 Mod wheel-PWM
15:08 VCA Enevelopes Scratching fix

Update:

NymphCC/CV Midi Controller v2

video upload by Tim Shoebridge

"Just a quick update regarding my NymphCC/CV MIDI Controller for Dreadbox Nymphes now that the Nymphes v2 firmware is available for download."

NymphCC MIDI Controller for Dreadbox NYMPHES

video upload by Tim Shoebridge

Cherry Audio Voltage Modular based editor.

"Here is a walk through of my all-new software-based MIDI controller for the fabulous Nymphes 6-voice poly synth from Dreadbox.

(Software not yet released but will be hopefully in the next 48 hours)"

Sequential Prophet Rev2 with variable stereo SEM filter Demo

video upload by the Veiled Creature

"Inspired by Tim Shoebridge, I built this little box featuring a Doepfer LFO and 2 SEM type filters, essentially building the filter that is in the Sequential OB-6 out of modules, then running stuff through it. The Prophet Rev2 seemed like a great choice to use with it. I Call this the 'slightly poorer man's Oberheim.' Check out my other video where I run my Peak through this same filter. Cool sounds ensue."

Novation Peak with Oberheim-Style stereo SEM filter

video upload by the Veiled Creature

"Inspired by Tim Shoebridge, I built this variable SEM filter to run my Peak through, along with some other synths in the future. I think it sounds great! Thanks to Patchwerks in Seattle for helping out with the modules and case!

Modules used are two Doepfer A-106-5 SEM filters and one Doepfer A-145-1 LFO."

Erica Synths - Matrix Mixer

video upload by Tim Shoebridge

"This is my first in a two-part video about the Matrix Mixer from Erica Synths. This video is just a brief introduction to this device, in the second video I will go into examples of how I have been using it and the considerations I have been making along the way.

Note that the illustrations in this video as to what you would need in terms of Eurorack modules to replicate this Matrix Mixer are only theoretical. There are many different ways to do it and I have not invested a huge amount of effort to find the cheapest. The purpose of this video is to highlight the power of the Matrix Mixer and to give an appreciation of what it achieves in such a small and reasonably priced package."

Erica Synths Matrix Mixer - Part 2


"Here's the second part of my video review of the Matrix Mixer desktop module from Erica Synths. In this video I look at some of the practicalities of using the Matrix Mixer for patching Eurorack modules and semi-modular synths."

Dreadbox Typhon - 5 Favourite Things!

video by Tim Shoebridge

"In this video I take a look at the improvements and enhancements that Dreadbox have added in numerous firmware updates since the synth was first released and pick out my top 5 favourites from what is actually a very long and impressive list.

00:08​ Intro
00:48​ Preset Preview
04:10​ Cloud Effect
10:23​ MIDI Clock Sync
16:31​ Custom Targets
20:03​ Sync to Tempo"

Thoughts on the Sequential Prophet X by Tim Shoebridge

Tim Shoebridge

"Here are my many many many thoughts on the Prophet X from Sequential, interspersed with a few impromptu ramblings and as many sound demos as I could fit in! Please be warned, this video is over an hour long...

00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:22 Synth Architecture
00:08:55 Filter Demonstration
00:13:35 Modulation
00:16:25 Sample Playback
00:22:10 Sample Manipulation
00:29:33 Sample Oscillator Playback Limitations
00:32:50 Importing Samples & Software Demos
00:59:25 Conclusions
01:04:30 Demo Track #7 in full
01:07:35 Demo Track #1 in full

All the demo tracks in this video can be found here on SoundCloud:

Tim Shoebridge · Sequential Prophet X Demo Tracks

The sample libraries mentioned in this video will be available for purchase very soon."

COMING SOON: Vector Synthesis for Korg Minilogue XD, Prologue & NTS-1

Tim Shoebridge

"Here is a sneak preview of my latest user oscillator for the Korg Minilogue XD, Prologue and NTS-1."