#Synthuary2020 / #Jamuary2020 - 05

Basslines & Pedal Tones, Punching Tripods & Big Stereo Mixes in 6HP // #JAMUARY2020 Day 5

Published on Jan 5, 2020 DivKidVideo

See the Synthuary label for more. Synthuary because these are the Jamuary synth videos. More below.

"Here's some Eurorack beats and bass that came from wanting to build up a big sounding stereo mix from a small Eurorack mixer, which was the ST. Mix by Befaco. The piece built around that but quickly went into working basslines with moving pitches against a static pedal tone that plays an octave higher. Hints of chord tones develop as the bass moves and the pedal tone stays static. The beats shift with random probability and I'm just playing around with this live.

Full patch note exclusive on www.patreon.com/divkid for this and all the Jamuary uploads."

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Introducing Digitakt II

video upload by Elektron

Pics & details previously posted here.

"We are delighted to announce the release of Digitakt II - Send yourself to another sampling dimension, weaving splinters of sound in stereo, ripped from the moment and brought to your fingertips for marvelous audio manipulation and beat arraying. Preserve or distort reality as you so desire with 16 tracks ready for stereo or mono samples, or MIDI. Choose from several swappable filters for each track and utilize a wide assortment of effects and modulation, pull on massive processing power, and enough memory for a lifetime of samples. And with further tasty features like a Euclidean sequence generator, an extended 128 step sequencer, kits, trig modes, an extensive sample library, and a modular workflow to play with, your sonic-montage sculpting potential will know no beat-making bounds.

Digitakt II is available to purchase from the Elektron website or from retailers carrying the Elektron range of products. Pricing on elektron.se is 999 USD/1049 EUR."

Digitakt II — At A Glance

video upload by Elektron

"Digitakt II offers endless drum collage with 16 audio tracks all ready for stereo or mono samples or MIDI, swappable filters, 3 LFOs per track, a 128-step sequencer, expanded memory and power, and so much more. Here, Risa T talks through a bunch of the awesome features on offer, and takes us all on some sweet sonic escapades."

Review: DIGITAKT II vs OG Digitakt // Everything new in Digitakt 2 // Detailed tutorial

video upload by loopop

Timeline below.

Digitakt 2 - Beginner's MEGA TUTORIAL

video upload by True Cuckoo

Timeline further below.

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Korg Introduces the opsix "Altered FM" Synthesizer

Own FM with Korg’s opsix Altered FM Synthesizer

Update: Kraft Musik video added to the playlist below.

The KORG opsix is here. It appears KORG went with the smaller Wavestate-like body. You might remember the full size keyboard teasers from previous posts. That said, details:

"The legendary sound of FM synthesis had graced hundreds of albums, from its introduction in the 80’s to today. Korg’s opsix puts the power of expanded six-operator FM synthesis in your hands, with instant on-panel controls that help you create custom FM sounds with unparalleled ease.

'Altered FM' takes you light years beyond classic FM with 32 voices of polyphony, five modulation types, a user algorithm mode, multiple filter models 1 “logue”-style 16-step note and motion sequencing, effects for days, a 12-point modulation matrix, and much more."

User videos:

Use the player controls at the bottom left of the player once started to skip around. Some are long.
See the dealer links in the playlist below and the banners on the right for availability.

Playlist:
1. KORG opsix Altered FM Synthesizer - First Look! with Tom Butcher of Patchwerks Seattle - video by Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
2. KORG OPSIX - All Playing, No Talking - Kraft Music
3. Korg opsix Sound Demo (no talking) - Bonedo Synthesizers
4. Korg OPSIX Review, tutorial and 10 patch tips // All 250 Presets played - loopop
5. Korg OPsix FM synthesizer // Hands-on Easy to Use FM Synth! - BoBeats
6. Korg Opsix Sound Design - Kinda Tutorial - True Cuckoo

"Rethink everything you know about FM synthesis.

The opsix represents a new and expansive reimagination of classic digital synthesis. Much like Korg did when bringing wave sequencing back in a more powerful, more musical, and more immediately accessible way with wavestate, so was the approach to FM sound generation of the opsix, resulting in another incredibly flexible and unique synth.

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Pimp your Elektron devices! (Limited Friday Release)

video upload by True Cuckoo

"Get your stickers (and vinyl) here:
https://tigernet.no/artist/931457-tru...

I just released my limited edition sticker pack for Elektron devices. I call the pack 'Cuckoo's Sequencer Sticker Pack 1'. Both vinyl stickers, holographic and glittering reflecting stickers. They turned out beautiful, if I were to say it myself."

MEGAfm samplepack for OP-1, OP-Z, Digitakt, Ableton, Samplers

True Cuckoo

"Hello, here's a unique sample pack made with the Megadrive synthesiser, MEGA fm by Twisted Electrons. Over 300 samples of around 30 cuckoo patches that I made in the process. There's alien stuff, percussive stuff, kick drums, sharp metalling sound, and fluffy flutes.

Purchase the pack here: https://gumroad.com/l/megafm"

Super Gemini - Cuckoo's Favourite Synth of Superbooth 2023

video upload by True Cuckoo

#Jamuary2023 (4) One cheap synth is enough

video upload by True Cuckoo

"Big shoutout to @KorgOfficial for keeping the Microkorg around. It's an affordable synth. But it is actually a very flexible, great sounding synth, once you get your head around the synth engine. All these sounds are from my 128-microkorg-presets sound pack.

Sound pack: https://cuckoo.gumroad.com/l/PlAtx

Support me here: http://www.patreon.com/cuckoomusic"

Teenage Engineering Introduces EP-133, K.O.II

EP-133 K.O. II by teenage engineering - performance demo

video upload by djpho

Update: video added. Don't miss Cuckoo's overview video below.

via Teenage Engineering

THE CHAMP IS HERE

A versatile machine with an impressive set of features, K.O.ii is the new champion in and outside the studio.

UNRIVALED BY ANYTHING IN ITS CLASS, this is the sampler you've always wanted at THE incredible price of just $299

Get ready for round 2

Meet the evolution of the world's most sold sampler. based on the legendary PO-33 K.O!, the new EP–133 K.O.II adds more power, more sampling capabilities, a fully reworked sequencer and brand new punch-in 2.0™ effects. introducing a workflow that lets you go from idea to TRACK faster than ever.

It's pocket operators gone pro.

Knock out features

9 projects each with 80,000 notes

projects contain 4 groups, each with 99 patterns

patterns have 12 TRACKS for samples and MIDI

variable pattern length per group (1 to 99 bars)

12 mono / 6 stereo voice polyphony

use groups to mix and match patterns on the fly

record and automate all 12 fader assignments

sequence in free time or quantized with swing

assign any pad to one of 16 MIDI channels

loop mode from OB-4 with length AND slide

12 pressure and velocity sensitive pads

instantaneous timE correction and erase

slice samples LIVE OR AUTOmatically

stereo / mono sampling at 46.875 kHz / 16-bit

punch-in 2.0™ effects (PRESSURE SENSITIVE)

arrange quickly using the instant commit feature

32-bit float signal chain, 24-bit ADC / DAC

SYNC IO FOR EXT. GEAR. 8TH, 16TH NOTE OR SYNC24

6 built-in send fx and a master compressor

drag and drop samples using the sample tool

Get started with the new EP-133, K.O.II by Teenage Engineering (Tutorial)

video upload by True Cuckoo

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:58 Hardware overview
02:19 Assign sounds to pads
03:08 Navigate sounds by typing
04:01 A quick glance at the "menus"
04:33 Live recording a beat
04:52 Setting pattern length in bars
05:16 Start recording from any bar
05:34 Recording "free" unquantised
06:20 Erasing a track
07:05 Quantising an unquantised recording
08:12 Step sequencer
08:54 Edit sound envelope
09:27 Edit sound amplitude
09:46 Replace a sound
09:59 Sample from the built in mic
11:23 Trim a sound
12:01 Punch-in record
12:13 Sample a vinyl form the line input
13:01 Chop a sample
13:47 Groups
14:20 Layers
14:35 Play chromatically with Keys mode
15:18 Edit sound play mode
15:48 Use a MIDI keyboard
15:47 Record a longer pattern, unquantised
17:32 Punch-in quantisation
18:13 The fader
19:52 FX
22:30 Punch-in FX
25:00 Looper
25:47 Setting the tempo
26:03 Having fun
26:20 Patterns
26:56 Commit and duplicate "scene"
27:48 Edit a duplicate pattern
29:08 Getting lost in the music
30:44 Recording the fader - jamming on
31:00 Jamming on…
31:36 The KO 2000
31:49 9 Projects
32:17 MIDI sequence an external synth
35:47 Looper affects MIDI out
36:19 Yeah!

Cuckoo: Why do I 🖤 Blast Beats so much?

video upload by True Cuckoo

Crunchy Drum Sample Pack + Crazy Performances

video upload by True Cuckoo

"Get this gnarly drum sample pack here: https://cuckoo.gumroad.com/l/ch4d
Made on the Roland SH-4d. Mastered with punchy crunch in mind.
The stickers seen on my Elektron devices can be purchased here:
http://merch.truecuckoo.com"

MEGAfm - My Noisy Dream Synth (No Talking)

True Cuckoo

"Hello. I just received the Mega FM. I love it, despite flaws. Here's a bunch of music and sounds. X Cuckoo"

The Vibe of Buchla & Friends - #namm2024 side quest

video upload by True Cuckoo

"Alongside NAMM, Buchla shot an event for the smaller manufacturers and developers down town L.A. Buchla & Friends. For the people. I love it."

Moog Matriarch Mega Tutorial - from beginner to nerd

True Cuckoo

"I love Moog's Matriarch. Here's a Mega Tutorial to chill out to."

Lambda Synthetics Polypulse - Superbooth 2023

video upload by True Cuckoo

"More about Lambda Synthetics: http://lambdasynthetics.com"

See the Lambda Synthetics label below for more.

Syntakt Beginners Mega Tutorial - 1

video upload by True Cuckoo

"I like the new Syntakt from Elektron. Combining simplicity and fun with depth. It goes straight to my list of recommended electronic instruments!
Here's a tutorial on how to get going. As always I'm freestyling when I make these tutorials, so I never really know what order things happen. Just take your time and hang out with me, and I'm sure you'll get a pretty good first overview of how to gel with the Syntakt."

OP-1 Tombola sequencer for the OP-Z using Videolab - #jamuary2021

True Cuckoo

VINTAGE TUTORIAL - Yamaha DX1 - FM sound design

Published on Mar 21, 2020 True Cuckoo

Interesting video of the interface on the Yamaha DX1.

"I went to MESS in Melbourne on my last day on my travels. I found myself in front of the iconic Yamaha DX1, and I'm actually quite amazed about how straight forward it was to use. So here's a vintage tutorial on the Yamaha DX1. The concept is the same with many FM synthesizers today too. Think about what impact these synths from the early 80's had. Epic!

MESS: http://mess.foundation"

Haken Audio Magic - Outerworldy jam + Walkthrough of Eaganmatrix Eurorack setup #superbooth2022

video upload by True Cuckoo

"I had a chat with Edmund Eagan from Haken Audio, about how he approaches Eurorack with their new Eaganmatrix Eurorack module. It sounds like nothing else."

#Synthuary2020 / #Jamuary2020 - 04

Surfing on the grains on Glasgow // #JAMUARY2020 Day 4

Published on Jan 4, 2020 DivKidVideo

See the Synthuary label for more. Synthuary because these are the Jamuary synth videos. More below.

"For Day 4 of #JAMUARY2020 I wanted to create a more realised musical piece. If you get the "Surfing on the grains of Glasgow" leave a comment ... I thought that was a fun (or totally lame - let me know) title.

This piece is based on the audio left in the buffer of arbhar from this video - [posted here] - with lots of modulation from ochd that keeps the audio grains shifting through the buffer, in drifting intensities, with vary lengths and grain shapes we get a beautiful repurposing of 3 basic guitar chords with a few plucked strings in-between. There's 3 FX chains running from this that's all brought together as a stereo mix in the Eurorack system before recording."

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The Osmose by Expressive E, first demo

Published on Nov 21, 2019 True Cuckoo

"Expressive E is currently taking preorders on their new synthesiser, the Osmose. It's an expressive synthesiser with an amazing sound engine."

See this post for details.