Erbe-Verb B&G | Shared System 'X' | Episode 03 | Back in Black

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"Yeah. I made episode 03 before I was able to finish episode 02 so I decided to post them both. There's no need on this channel to manage posts to maximize views, I just want you to be able to find information when you need it and I just LOVE to make content like this. I made a lot of videos about the EV in the past and it's covered in the old Shared System tutorials (link in video). In this video, I am going to try something new.

In this episode, I'll only use Erbe-Verb and DXG in a feedback loop. So no fancy 7U case layout this time, I made this video to find out if it can still be relevant in 2024. Since I am totally biased, you'll need to decide for yourself. Honestly, if you need a regular reverb, maybe a stereo module would serve you better.

Erbe-Verb is going for a limited rerun in black and gold, so this also means it's getting old and possibly moving to retirement. Without speculating too much, it's possible that MakeNoise is working on a successor now they have this amazing new ARM DSP board. But again, I have no idea. What we DO know is, that Erbe-Verb is widely considered as one of the best reverbs in eurorack, even though it's not the best reverb as a reverb. Que? It excels in creative use and abuse. It will never get old and whatever comes next, it will pair well with the EV (it pairs really well with a Mimeophon, StarLab, Sealegs or Desmodus Versio).

Apart from the sound design fun, Erbe-Verb plays a big role in the Shared System signature sound. While it's partly overshadowed by the more recent Mimeophon, the Mime's 'halo' only adds a little space. It's nothing compared to the 'icy sheet metal in deep space' sound from the EV, which can easily double as a classic spring- or plate reverb when 'absorb' and 'tilt' are used to tame the high end. I've never been a fan of the predelay, but it can do amazing things with modulation and gates/triggers.

The Erbe-Verb is 'mono IN' so it needs to be used as a send/return with a stereo voice like XPO or Spectraphon. Here's where a ModDemix comes in handy. You can use CH1 and CH2 to pass on your stereo mix to let's say an X-PAN, and use the Sum out to EV. Then you can patch the EV's stereo out to X-PAN's aux inputs. It's a lot of patching and modules for a verb, but it provides a lot of freedom."

Drone Music | Maths + Morphagene + DPO = Motor Synth

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"I saw the Gamechanger Audio Motor Synth MK II on the Erica booth at Dutch Modular Fest and I was intrigued by the sound and the mechanics of eight precision drone engines. Unfortunately I can't justify a purchase due to price and my focus on Eurorack. But that sound... So I was inspired to try to make something similar with a clever envelope, a complex oscillator and a drone engine sample. I am using Maths, DPO and Morphagene, but any combo of an ADSR, growling VCO and sample player with pitch CV would work.

This video basically covers the fun of combining a VCO with a Sample and mult pitch to both of them. It will open up a weatlh of new sounds you've never heard before, but offer a new level of complexity and awe.

I guess you can see this as Shared System Tutorials episode 45 too. So the series goes on, but the thumbnails are no longer directly tied to the series."

TMP-2-03 Vintage Synth TV Series from Benge

video upload by Memetune Studio

00:00 Opening Titles
00:32 Introduction
01:29 Little Black Boxes
05:54 Switched On Cybersynths
13:24 Synthesiser Club
16:24 Commercial Break
17:33 Patching Today
31:51 Video Lab
36:22 Outro

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Episode three of the second series of the TV program from Benge, made at his Memetune Electronic Music Studio

The series explores his passion for vintage synthesiser instruments and studio gear and how he uses it on his productions and collaborations

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It is divided into the following sections:

LITTLE BLACK BOXES - A look at some classic rack mount synths of the 80s and 90s

SWITCHED ON - This second series looks at a type of synthesis based around the ideas of Cybernetics, which Benge calls CYBERSYNTHESIS

SYNTHESISER CLUB - A short musical demonstration of a synthesiser classic or three

COMMERCIAL BREAK - Some shameless Memetune shilling

PATCHING TODAY - A deep-dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch

VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how to create experimental visuals

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In THIS episode:

LITTLE BLACK BOXES - The Roland Super JV-1080 layersynth from 1994

SWITCHED ON CYBERSYNTHS - Electronic Tonalities and The Krell. We go deep underground on the planet Altair IV to explore the beguiling "Krell Patch" on a giant Buchla 200 system

SYNTHESISER CLUB - An assortment or Arps!

COMMERCIAL BREAK - Brand new Memetune Merch - T-Shirts, Tote Bags and Badges - support this channel and search for BENGE BANDCAMP and look for the merchandise section

PATCHING TODAY - The EMS VCS3 (and friends) from the late 1960s

VIDEO LAB - In this episode - a look at ALIEN WORLD BUILDING, based upon the world of Benge’s short film “Proof of Hyper-travel”

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LINKS:
Todd barton & the Krell Patch (Buchla tutorials): http://www.toddbarton.com
Benge's Studio Blog: http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com
Memetune Studio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memetunestudio
Benge / Memetune Merch on Bandcamp: https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com

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The MemeTune Programme Credits:
Everything in this video was created by B D Edwards (Benge)
All music, design, writing, filming and production completed at Memetune Studios, UK, 2023

Octave CAT vs Behringer CAT vs Cherry Audio CAT - Triple CAT Shootout!

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We present a three-way comparison between the original Octave CAT, the Behringer CAT, and Cherry Audio's Octave CAT. It is, if you will, a 'Triple CAT Shootout' 😹🎹. We'll run a series of simple tests on all three instruments and observe the similarities and differences.

0:00 Introduction
0:46 About the tests
1:32 VCO 1 Sawtooth
2:15 VCO 2 Square (fixed duty cycle)
2:57 VCO 1 Pulse with manual Pulse-width Modulation
3:50 VCF cutoff sweep with low Q
4:27 VCF cutoff sweep with high Q
4:54 VCF with envelope-modulated cutoff frequency
5:20 More complex tone (all waveforms, VCF cutoff modulation)
5:57 Patch from Episode 500
6:29 That little riff that we always play in demos
6:54 Conclusion

Please also check out our detailed demos of each instrument individually!

Octave CAT: [posted here]

Behringer CAT: [posted here]

Cherry Audio Octave CAT: [4th video here]

All background and stinger music created with the Cherry Audio Octave CAT

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Please consider supporting this channel to help us bring you more synthesizer tutorials and other content.
Merch: https://shop.catsynth.com
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XPO Tutorials | Episode 04 | Exotic woodwind & pipes

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"This video is about XPO and Maths, but it may work with any VCO that supports a bit of waveshaping and linear FM. Maths plays a crucial role, so without Maths (or equivalent) it's near impossible to pull this off.

It's always fun to make a new video, but this one was more than fun. I've been patching a bit yesterday, no goal in mind, and suddenly came up with a sound that reminded me of a bagpipe. I explored it this morning, googled the typical scale used and recorded in one go. It felt great to make some 'traditional' music on the modular instead of the usual weird bleeps and bloops.

LIN-FM
The 'secret' of this video is a) using the XPO's LIN-FM input while overriding the default sub oscillator with something more subtle like the sine or the triangle and b) creatively using the Maths channels to 'sculpt' pitch movement, attenuate it so it's really modest, and then patch the sum of all modulation into the LIN-FM. It's not difficult, but it will take time to find something convincing. However, it will be easy to find something really exotic, weird and fun."

XPO Tutorials | Episode 03 | Make it HUGE

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"After 10 months of XPO silence it's time to make some noise. In this episode I'll make a huge distorted analog lead without using a distortion. Just the six stereo L/R outputs will do. However, with the help of a 2nd oscillator 'sync' (Spectraphon) you can get some amazing distorted jittery sounds that can make a serious lead. You can also mellow it down to a deep drone with the help of a filter.
In the second part of the video I used Morphagene to create three layers but it would take 20 minutes to listen to them one by one, so I mixed them up into a composition that's worthy of going to my BandCamp 'ever growing modular album'."

MFX Basics: Digi-PCM Echo

video upload by ALM TV

"This video is the first in a series of tutorials covering the various MFX effects engines. Please subscribe to get notified when the next episode is released!

The MFX's ‘Digi-PCM Echo’ engine is an unapologetically digital delay inspired by early digital rack delays. It includes an assortment of additional features such as external clock sync, five different delay modes, audio quality settings and wide ranging times. In this video we take a deeper look at all of its features processing a chord sound from the Squid Salmple.

The MFX is a compact 6HP Eurorack stereo digital audio multi effects processor. It offers 16 different full featured effects programs plus a number of metering utilities.

SECTION TIME STAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - Time range
1:11 - Modes - Mono Delay, Dual Tap, Stereo Tap, Ping Pong, Ext Feedback
1:34 - Ext clock - Time & Tap Multiplier
2:51 - Quality - Bandwidth & Bit Depth
3:55 - Feedback - Regen, High & Low Cut filters, Flip Phase
5:45 - Modulation - Mod Depth & Mod Rate
6:49 - Reverse
7:10 - CV Assigning"

Wired Up with Mark Audulus Tutorials

"Download Audulus for free for Mac and iPad and download this patch here: https://forum.audulus.com/t/wired-up-...

Free download in the Mac and iPad App Stores: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/audulus...

Playlist:

1. Wired Up with Mark 1 - Complex VCO, Simple Sequence

On this inaugural episode of Wired Up with Mark, we walk through setting up a sequencer-driven patch that uses a Complex VCO as its sonic focal point.

Chapters
0:00 - Introduction
0:10 - Adding initial modules
8:44 - Adjusting the sequence
13:12 - Adjusting the sound
17:34 - The Complex VCO
30:33 - Creating the second voice
33:53 - Adjusting the sound of the second voice
38:18 - Adjusting the patch as a whole
48:46 - Discussion

2. Wired Up with Mark 2 - Building Audio Input Modules

On the second episode of Wired Up with Mark, Mark laments about the dangers of not doing a soundcheck before a livestream, and then proceeds to explain how he built the Audio Input modules to be included in a future update of Audulus.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Module Overview
1:41 Audio Input Tile
2:54 Audio Input Module
7:29 Use with Effects
11:22 Discussion

3. Wired Up with Mark 3 - Building a Sequential Switch Module

On the third episode of Wired Up with Mark, Mark builds a Sequential Switch module from scratch!

4. Wired Up with Mark 4 - Polyphony with the Combine and Split Modules

On the fourth episode of Wired Up with Mark, Mark shows you how to use the Combine and Split modules together to manage polyphony in your patches.

5. Wired Up with Mark 5 - Building a Lowpass Gate (LPG) Module

On the fifth episode of Wired Up with Mark, Mark shows you how to build a lowpass gate module from nodes and taking a part of a module in the module library.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:10 LPG Basics & Scaling Controls
7:30 Adding an Envelope
13:17 Adding a Cutoff Control
16:35 Grouping Nodes into a Module
17:01 Laying out the UI
22:10 Playing with the Module
23:17 Adding a Decay Control
24:45 Discussion

5. Wired Up with Mark 6 - Upgrading a Sequencer with a New Counter

On the sixth episode of Wired Up with Mark, Mark walks you through a counter submodule upgrade of the 8-Step Sequencer module. The counter is explained node-by-node followed by a discussion of how to upgrade a module using swappable submodules.

6. Wired Up with Mark 6 - Upgrading a Sequencer with a New Counter

On the sixth episode of Wired Up with Mark, Mark walks you through a counter submodule upgrade of the 8-Step Sequencer module. The counter is explained node-by-node followed by a discussion of how to upgrade a module using swappable submodules.

7. Wired Up with Mark 7 - 5x5 Matrix Sequencer Walkthrough

On the seventh episode of Wired Up with Mark, Mark walks you through the new 5x5 Matrix Sequencer one function at a time.

See the Audulus label below for more.

Shared System Tutorials | Part 41 | Stereo Pulsewidth Modulation

video upload by

"This is a Shared System tutorial, but if you have a Maths, a squarewave and a pingable stereo filter, you're in business. MakeNoise has just announced the XPO - Xtreme Prismatic Oscillator on Perfect Circuit where Tony Rolando discussed his vision of Stereo Pulsewidth Modulation (PWM). The DPO doesn't have pulsewidth CV so at first sight it's not possible on the Shared. But we have Maths! I already covered PWM in episode 35 of this series which also includes variable waveshapes and really extends the timbres of the DPO.

Tony recommended QPAS as the XPO's patching buddy, so I've included QPAS and Mimeophon in my layout. The results were amazing and now I can't wait for XPO to arrive. But in the meantime, have fun with your Shared!

The footage quality of this video is a bit mixed and sometimes even out of focus. I had such a great audio take at the end and just couldn't repeat it so I had no choice but to improvise/edit with a less sharp video."

Shared System Tutorials | Episode 40 | Morphagene loops & splices | With Teenage Engineering PO-32

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"In this episode I am going to use a 'cheap' drum source (but good!!!) to mash and splice up a simple drum loop into a retro-futuristic jam of beats and glitch. I've been using the Teenage Engineering PO-32 as the only sound source. It's a shared system tutorial, but it's mainly about the #Morphagene so I've been using the Tape & Microsound Music Machine layout to revisit some old school clocking techniques. This series could also be of some help if you only own a Morphagene and haven't been able to figure it out. Have fun!"

GEOSynths Synth Show Jams - Ep140 - With Dean from Electronisounds

video upload by GEOSynths

"Synthesizer Podcast - April 2022 Jams - With Dean from Electronisounds - Episode 140 @ 6pm UK (1pm EST) Sunday 24th April.

Dean from Electronisounds is a dedicated synth nerd, sound designer, YouTuber and multi-instrumentalist. The drums were his first instrument and that love of rhythm is clear in his music. He comes from an old school background of learning to produce before the days of the internet - which gave him a love for hardware gear. (Producing 100% in the box on computers was not an option in the early 1990’s, you needed to have actual hardware gear if you wanted to make electronic music.)

Using hardware led to a love of SAMPLING, which led him to start Electronisounds in 1994, where he began distributing his own sounds, loops and samples. Electronisounds was one of the first independent sample companies. Dean continues this passion for hardware gear today, making sound banks for modern day samplers, groove boxes and synthesizers.

He’s made over 250 sample packs, sound banks and preset banks, and has done sound design for several other companies such as: Eventide, Novation, Native Instruments, Vengeance, Modbap Modular and many more.

He started the Electronisounds YouTube channel in 2017 and has been sharing tutorials and music made with everything from iPads, to Modular Synths and Eurorack to Grooveboxes like the Digitakt and Akai Force. What’s next for Dean? More new sound banks and sample packs coming soon, of course!

https://www.electronisounds.com/"

ARTURIA Introduces Augmented STRINGS Intro | Acoustic Instruments Reinvented | Free until April 30th

video upload by Arturia

"Part of the Augmented Series, Augmented STRINGS Intro is a streamlined version of an instrument that combines rich sampled strings with state-of-the-art synthesis, giving modern producers immediate access to a comprehensive range of authentic, abstract, and evocative string sounds."

Tutorials | Augmented STRINGS Intro - Walkthrough


"In the first episode of the series, Berlin-based rapper and producer Yetundey gives us an overview of Augmented STRINGS Intro, exploring its evocative sound and how it can play a vital role in your instrument collection.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:07 Sounds exploration
02:07 Main Page overview
02:56 Macros & Sound Editing
04:06 Morph in action
05:07 Motion in action
05:47 Color in action
06:05 Time in action
06:41 More Macros
07:07 Effects - Delay & Reverb
07:30 More sounds exploration"

Arturia Augmented Strings Intro | No Talking |

video upload by DKS SYNTH LAB

And the press release with download link:

Augmented STRINGS Intro

The strings you’ve always wanted

Part of the Augmented Series, Augmented STRINGS Intro is a streamlined version of an instrument that combines rich sampled strings with state-of-the-art synth engines in an approachable and inspiring way, giving today’s sound explorers the quickest route to the fresh string sounds they’ve always wanted. Advanced hybrid sounds, instant sound morphing, simple macro controls, and a mix-ready sound - software strings reinvented.

In the search for the next generation of acoustic instrument sounds, Arturia have enlisted some of the world's best recording houses, sound designers, and instrumentalists, combining them with state-of-the-art synthesis and workflow-oriented design, resulting in an entirely new sonic experience.

Free to download until April 30th
Download it for free

A new string palette
Immersive, orchestral, cinematic, and everything in between - these are traditional instruments transformed into sounds unlike anything you’ve ever heard.

Combine authentic with abstract
Every preset features up to 4 layers of sound, with any combination of string samples, virtual analog, wavetable, harmonic, and granular synthesis.

Morphing power
The Morph control gives you truly unique & ever-evolving sound with one click. Move and transform between layers and adjust multiple parameters at once.

Transform sound instantly
Make dramatic, expressive changes with streamlined macro controls that intelligently alter every aspect of your sound - perfect dynamics and variety every time.

Coming soon: Augmented Series

Acoustic Instruments Reinvented

Unique fusions of sampling, synthesis, and musical expression, propelling acoustic and traditional instruments into inspiring contemporary production territory for today’s music makers. Go beyond conventional libraries and virtual instruments, and unlock an enhanced hybrid soundtrack for the modern age.

Learning Lumatone: Episode 8 - "Polyphonic Aftertouch"

video upload by Lumatone Keyboard

Additional Lumatone tutorials:

Tiptop Buchla Tip no 5

video upload by Todd Barton

"This is a mini-series on the basics of the new Buchla & Tiptop Audio modules. This episode looks at a couple of tricks used in Morton Subotnick's Silver Apples of the Moon. I'm really enjoying these modules and Tiptop has enthusiastically embraced the Buchla paradigm. The oscillators are sounding great and squarely in the Buchla ballpark.

If you'd like to support my demos and tutorials my Patreon site is: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Tiptop Buchla Tips by Todd Barton

Tiptop Buchla Tip No 1

video upload by Todd Barton

"This is a mini-series on the basics of the new Buchla & Tiptop Audio modules. This episode begins a series of Tips & Tricks. I'm really enjoying these modules and Tiptop has enthusiastically embraced the Buchla paradigm. The oscillators are sounding great and squarely in the Buchla ballpark.

If you'd like to support my demos and tutorials my Patreon site is: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

ARTURIA Pigments - Software Update 3.5 w/ Polychrome Software Synthesizer & More

Pigments 3.5 | Polychrome Software Synthesizer video upload by Arturia

"Evolved Synthesis Spectrum. A free update that launches our one-stop soft-synth powerhouse into a new era of sound. Boldly explore the intricate colors, textures, and energies of the frontiers of electronic music production, from trap to grime to future bass."

Pigments - Software Update 3.5 | ARTURIA

"A free update that launches our one-stop softsynth powerhouse into a new era of sound. Boldly explore the intricate colors, textures, and energies of the frontiers of electronic music production, from trap to grime to future bass.

00:00 Intro
01:02 Engine Cross Modulation
04:14 New Distortion Module
06:23 Expanded Comb Filter
07:39 Updated Sampler Browser
08:31 New Wavetables & Sound Bank
08:57 Apple M1 Compatibility"


Tutorials | Pigments - Episode 11: Update 3.5 Overview


"Find out how Pigments 3.5 can equip your virtual studio with every sound you’ll ever need. Here’s Charlie giving you a rundown of its latest creative features, check it out.

00:00 Intro
01:02 Engine Cross Modulation
04:14 New Distortion Module
06:23 Expanded Comb Filter
07:39 Updated Sampler Browser
08:31 New Wavetables & Sound Bank
08:57 Apple M1 Compatibility"

Tutorials | PolyBrute - Episode 7: Firmware Update 2.0

video upload by Arturia

"PolyBrute’s first major firmware update expands the flagship Brute’s uniquely powerful morphing abilities exponentially, introducing a wealth of creative enhancements, inspiring presets, and radical features. Bend analog to your will like never before." » ALL TUTORIALS


Playlist:
‣ Episode 1: Voice Architecture
‣ Episode 2: Modulation
‣ Episode 3: Morphing
‣ Episode 4: Effects
‣ Episode 5: Sequencer
‣ Episode 6: PolyBrute Connect
‣ Episode 67: 2.0 Soundshaper Update"

Shared System Tutorials | Episode 39 | Patching a Drum Machine

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"I uploaded this one as episode 40 yesterday, but I am not there yet. It's episode 39. In this episode I'll revisit a few techniques from previous episodes to create drum sounds. You can use the double sinewaves from DPO and the Optomix LPG to create all kinds of kicks and toms, but you'd need noise & FM to create hats, bells and snares. You'd need to make your own noise (or add a Telharmonic). Since the Shared System is basically a two voice mono synth, you can use Morphagene to create layers and build an alien drum machine. A dedicated module is much easier, but synthesizing your own has its charms too!"

Transitions 2

video upload by Todd Barton

"I made this series on Transitions a year ago for my Patreon patrons. I'm now rolling them out to the public. If you'd like to support my continuing tutorials, demos and analog synth explorations here's my Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd

Thanks for watching :-)

This episode is looking at two new types of transitions:
1) Phasing
2) Octave shift"

Todd Barton Transitions

Moog Subharmonicon Tutorial. Part 4. Pitch Modulation. Difference between VCO and VCO SUB inputs.

video by Anton Anru

"The shortest episode of the series, and it demonstrates a curious thing: the difference between VCO and VCO SUB pitch modulation. One behaves regularly, while the other gives an unexpected result. And this effect is a nice tool to create entirely different timbres.

🎛️ Presets for Moog synths: https://bit.ly/3sIJypP"

Moog Subharmonicon Tutorials by Anton Anru