Prophet 5 & 10 vs Oberheim OB-X8 🎛️ Shootout Comparison & Tutorial

video upload by Urban Sound Studio - Todd

"Want to learn the differences in the workflow and sound of the Prophet and OB-X8, this video is for you. We dive deep into the oscillators, filters, layout, and differences of each synth. For more specifics on the Prophet, make sure to check out my 3 part series that takes you from the beginning to pro level sound design: [posted here - also see Oberheim OB-X8 The Mysterious Paddle Box 🎁 Modulation and Arpeggiator]

🎥 Video Chapters:
0:00 - Introducing the Sequential Prophet and Oberheim OB-X8
1:20 - Tuning and Basic Init Patch
2:19 - The Mixer
3:15 - Setting OSC Frequency
3:58 - Comparing Oscillators
9:09 - Creating a Polysaw
10:37 - OSC Sync
12:48 - X-Mod and Filter Envelope to Freq
14:00 - Envelopes and the Vintage Knob
15:18 - The Filters!"

Oberheim OB-X8 The Mysterious Paddle Box 🎁 Modulation and Arpeggiator

video upload by Urban Sound Studio - Todd

"The Oberheim OB-X8 paddle-box is a tightly source for creative inspiration. But are you fully aware of how to use it? We will explore the mod section, transposition, arpeggiator, and sequencing features of this synth."

0:00 - Introducing the OB-X8 Paddle-Box
0:55 - The Mod Section
5:15 - Split Mode With Mod Section
7:00 - Transpose Buttons and Pitch Bend Paddles
10:59 - The Arp Section
16:13 - Split Mode and the Arp Section

Sequential Prophet 5 & 10 Overview Demos by Urban Sound Studio

Sequential Prophet 5 & 10 Part 1 🕵️‍♀️ Getting Started with Subtractive Synthesis Basics Tutorial
video upload by Urban Sound Studio - Todd

"Want to learn the Sequential Prophet 5 & 10? This getting started video will teach you all you need to know about the layout of the Prophet and how to being making sounds with subtractive synthesis.

No effects are used on the examples. You are hearing the raw sound of the Prophet!

🎥 Video Chapters:
0:00 - Understanding Subtractive Synthesis
0:40 - The Oscillators, Waveforms, Mixer, and Tuning Tricks
6:45 - The Amp and ADSR Envelope
8:20 - The Filter and Envelope
13:05 - Unison, Glide, and Vintage Knob"

Sequential Prophet 5 & 10 Part 2 👨‍🚀Exploring Modulation: LFO, Mod Wheel, & Poly Mod Tutorial


"Want to learn the Modulation Sections of the Sequential Prophet 5 & 10? With LFO, Noise, the Mod Wheel, Velocity, Aftertouch, and Poly Mod, you will be on your way to making amazing sounds. This video will teach you all you need to know about the different types of modulation, including some of the quirks of this synth that make it different from all the others.

No effects are used on the examples. You are hearing the raw sound of the Prophet!

🎥 Video Chapters:
0:00 - Modulation with the Sequential Prophet?
0:31 - LFO, Noise, and Mod Wheel
8:04 - Velocity and Aftertouch as Modulation Sources
9:20 - Poly Mod Section 🤯"

Sequential Prophet 5 & 10 Part 3 🥷🏻Classic Sounds Design Tips and Tricks Tutorial


"Want to dive deep into the sound design and tricks of the Prophet 5 & 10? This video will open the doors to some of the classic sounds while addressing the quirks of this synth that make it stand apart from all the others.

No effects are used on the examples. You are hearing the raw sound of the Prophet!

🎥 Video Chapters:
0:00 - Prophet Sound Design Tips and Tricks
0:31 - Classic Polyphonic Brass
2:13 - Polysaw Patch
4:14 - Sync’d FM Style Effects
6:40 - Descending Stepped Filter Effect
8:30 - Punchy Octave Filter Envelope Slide
10:15 - Octave Jump & Double Hits on Key Release
11:38 - Poly Mod Filter Sequencing Effect
14:34 -Disappearing Oscillators - Pulse Width Trick
16:35 - Slow Evolving Glassy Pad"

An Interview with Barry Schrader

Hi everyone! As you know Barry Schrader will be giving his farewell concert at CalArts on September 26. The following is the beginning of my interview with him. I opted to post the questions and answers as they come in.  New QAs will get a new post so you do not miss them and they will be added to this post so we have one central post for the full interview. This should make it easier for all of us to consume in our busy lives, and it will allow you to send in any questions that may come to mind during the interview process.  If you have anything you'd like to ask Barry, feel free to send it in to matrixsynth@gmail.com.  This is a rare opportunity for us to get insight on a significant bit of synthesizer history, specifically with early Buchla systems, and I'd like to thank Barry for this opportunity. Thank you Barry!

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Latinsizer / live at Sunrise

YouTube via pepemogt.

Be sure to check out this post followed by these for more.

"playing live at sunrise, Rosarito beach, Mexico.

playing the song TRISINE followed by a jam with 303 bass lines and linndrum beats(more info about 303 and linn below).

Latinsizer
Pepe Mogt In this project Pepe Mogt works with a very synthetic and basic set of musical tools to create a quirky approach to electronic music exemplified by "Ritmo 55", the first track released by Latinsizer which appeared on the Nortec Experimental CD. This approach could be described as a combination of the melodic work of early synth Pop classics such as Eno-era Roxy Music and Switched on Bach, modular synth based artists like Tangerine Dream and the grit of urban Tijuana, Latinsizer "live at MUtek CD" has a more noise dance oriented aproach without loosing his analog roots

Latinsizer becomes an alternate project to Nortec, and particularly, to Fussible, recently playing at experimental and dance music festivals like Mutek or Decibel, currently is working on his new album and EP, Celofán is a video of his latest works.

The TB-303 is THE sound of acid and techno house music! It's a monophonic analog bass synthesizer married to a pattern-based step sequencer released in 1982. It features a single analog oscillator with two waveforms (ramp or square) and has a simple but excellent VCF filter with resonance, cut-off, and envelope controls. There are also knobs to adjust tuning, envelope decay, tempo and accent amount.

How does it work? Well, it's not a performance synthesizer because you have to program a pattern of notes and timing info into it (sort of like a drum machine). Patterns can then be linked into songs. It was originally made to accompany a drum machine, the TR-606 specifically, and provide bass-line accompaniment to guitarists, keyboard players, etc. It was not a successful product in its time. As a result, creative DJs and aspiring electronic musicians found them for next to no money and began using them for techno and acid music. Usually a single pattern is continuously played while the performer tweaks the knobs creating an exciting and expressive musical event.

The TB-303 has become one of the most sought after vintage synths ever! It has helped develop and stylize many forms of electronic music including House, Acid, Trance and Ambient. If ever there was a need for a repetitive bassline/groove or an extremely resonant and bubbly sound, the 303 is KING. Truly a unique machine with a very identifiable sound! It has spun off several imitators as well: Novation BassStation, ReBirth, Doepfer MS-404, MAM MB-33, Syntecno TeeBee, and more (see Related & Alternative Gear sidebar).

Ironically, these days it's become trendy to dislike the 303 again, now because of over-use. But I don't and you shouldn't either because it is one-of-a-kind and it's just got that sound that everyone loves! Fatboy Slim says it best in his song "Everybody Needs A 303".

The LinnDrum was the second machine from Linn Electronics. It's basically an upgraded version of the original LM-1 with added crash and ride cymbals to the kit. The LinnDrum uses samples of acoustic drum sounds. At the time, they sounded great and much more realistic and they were a fresh alternative to the analog drum sounds of the '80's drum machines. The LinnDrum also had a handy upgrade option, a well designed layout and interface, and live drum trigger inputs.

The LinnDrum had beefed up the sampled sounds from 28 to a 35kHz sample rate. It features 15 sounds including bass, snare, rimshot, hihat, crash, ride, three toms, cabasa, tambourine, high and low congas, cowbell, and clap. Up to 12 sounds are available simultaneously. Individual controls are available to tune, pan, and mix each drum sound via dedicated knobs and sliders. An Accent is available for the kick, snare and hats. The handy upgrade options involve inserting new chips containing new sets of sampled drum sounds created by many session drummers of the time.

The sequencer had some innovative features (for the time) such as swing, quantizing and memory storage! Two-bar patterns can be recorded in real or step time, with or without quantizing. There are 56 user patterns for storing your drum patterns. There are also 42 preset drum patterns. Patterns can be arranged into Songs for which there are 49 memory locations. Old songs and patterns can be off-loaded to cassette tape for storage. Designed for the studio, there are 15 individual outputs for each sound around the back as well as external sync and trigger but no MIDI (unless modified by a 3rd party). The LinnDrum's features made it the most professional drum machine of its time. It was widely used throughout the 1980s and there are about 5,000 of them which have been used by professionals (such as Sting, Prince, Jean-Michel Jarre, Sheila E., Todd Rundgren, Jimmy Edgar, Jan Hammer, Peter Gabriel), hobbyists, and educators alike!"