Future Retro Vectra Tutorials

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Playlist:
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: Introduction and Overview
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: Oscillator Waveforms
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: Oscillator Frequency
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: Creating Paraphonic Sounds
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: Oscillator Frequency Modulation
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: LFO's
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: Envelopes
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: Mixer
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: The Filter
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: The Amplifier
Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Tutorial: Arp, Sequencer, and MIDI

Future-Retro VECTRA Giveaway

Future-Retro is having a drawing to give a way a VECTRA on Oct 1st.

You can find full details on how to enter on their site here: https://future-retro.com/vectra-giveaway/

"The Vectra is a unique hybrid synthesizer with a flexible architecture that allows many different forms of synthesis to be realized. It’s the best of both worlds… The Vectra utilizes digital oscillators, ring modulators, noise sources, vector mixer, LFO’s, complex envelopes, and modulation routings providing many capabilities that would be very difficult to produce with analog circuitry alone. This allows for accurate tuning, repeatability of complex patches, and patch storage. The Vectra also provides a multi-mode analog filter, VCA, and final output, as these provide the best sonic qualities.
The Vectra includes a powerful and fun sequencer and arpeggiator, with many new capabilities. Although the Vectra is a self contained instrument, MIDI can be used to interface with other devices."

You can find a few demos of the Future-Retro VECTRA in previous posts here.

Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Demos

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Playlist:

1. Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer: choir sound

Here is a demonstration of a male choir patch that I made on the Future Retro Vectra synthesizer. Even though this synth engine is normally layering the 4 voices (oscillator pairs with separate envelopes) as a single voice, it also has a nice paraphonic mode where you can play 4 voices simultaneously through the single filter. I assigned the xy joystick to the vibrato rate.

2. Future Retro Vectra Paraphonic trick

One thing about paraphonic synthesizer voices, is that the notes are retriggered through the filter and final VCA. This can be very useful in a patch or sound like this, where some of the voices are still playing the last chord until cycling through all 4 voices. The XY joystick in this patch changes a minor chord to a major chord by raising the third a half step. If the joystick is in the middle between the major and minor third, then you only play the blues with this patch, just kidding.

3. Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer: beat and sequencer example

The Vectra has a unique feature where the envelopes can be delayed for each of the 4 voices. By creating drum sounds then using this delay to create rhythms and sequencing a simple pattern using this drum loop, you can get some interesting rhythms. The mix joystick lets you control the balance between the drum sounds. the XY joystick is changing the delay on 2 of the voices.

4. Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer: Cello sound example

The Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer has a powerful voice architecture. Not only does it allow a similar wave blending engine like the famous Prophet VS or the ModWave, but it also has 4 joysticks to mix, filter, and adjust the sound as you are playing it. The XY joystick is assigned to vibrato rates and the aftertouch is assigned to the vibrato amount.

Future Retro Vectra Firmware 2.0 Brings New Sequencer Updates, Bug Fixes, & Soundsets

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"Examples of new sequencer features on the Future Retro Vectra with firmware 2.0 and expanded sound/sequencer sets. (External drum machine providing bass drum.)"

Playlist:
1. Future Retro Vectra Playing the Sequencer in Real Time
2. Future Retro Vectra Quick Jam
3. Future Retro Vectra Sequencer Length and Direction and Knob Assign
4. Future Retro Vectra Sound Morph and Sequencer Direction
5. Future Retro Vectra Sequencer Length and Direction
6. Future Retro Vectra Sequencer Randomize



via Future Retro:

Improvements

Randomization over sequencer parameters.

Reset to step 1 of sequencer.

Midi cc control over sequencer parameters.

Midi cc in and out of joysticks.

Sequencer parameter improvement for more convenient usage of features during live performance including keyboard enhancements.

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Bug Fixes

Eliminates crash when receiving midi data during preset change.

All 16 midi channels now sending and receiving.

Fixes crashes on sequencer edit page when using for long periods of time.

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Soundset expansion contributions from:

Matia Simovich
Jon Sonnenberg
Drew Schlesinger

You can find audio demos at https://future-retro.com/.

New Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Details & Pre-Order

See the video here.

Details via Future Retro:

"We are excited to announce the new Vectra synthesizer, and are now taking pre-orders. The total cost of the unit will be $1,100 plus shipping. A deposit payment in the amount of $550 is required to pre-order this unit. Once the first 100 pre-orders are received, we will begin our parts ordering and production of this unit. The remaining balance of $550 plus shipping will be due once these units are ready to ship. We expect shipping to begin around Spring 2022. Although the time-frame will be determined by the availability of components and how quickly you get your pre-order in.
Please note, the deposit payment is non-refundable.

Introducing the Vectra Synthesizer...

The Vectra is a unique digital-analog hybrid synthesizer providing four oscillators, white and pink noise sources, four ring modulators, a four-channel mixer, five LFO’s, six morphing envelopes, six primary multimode analog filter types, a main analog VCA, and numerous internal modulation routings and VCA’s controlling modulation amounts.

It really is like having a powerful self-contained semi-modular synthesizer with approximately 500 internal signal routings, and around 256 storable sound parameters.

The Vectra's synthesis architecture is designed to allow the greatest flexibility in recreating multiple synthesis techniques of the past while introducing several new innovations and methods.

The oscillators are digital as this provides the highest degree of tuning stability, while allowing both traditional virtual analog waveforms and 500 digital waveforms. With features like oscillator Sync, PWM, our new waveform Phase Slice, and Fade features, independent glide times per oscillator, constant beat detuning, monophonic and eight paraphonic voice modes, not to mention FM, AM, Ring-modulation, and dedicated LFO’s, Envelopes, and VCA’s per oscillator really make these oscillators a power house.

The four-channel mixer is unique in that it provides an even balance when mixing multiple sources, either manually with the joystick, or applying automated vector mixing, or mixer modulation.

The five LFO’s provide 500+ waveforms to choose from, with their frequency spanning from sub-audio to well into the audio range. Their frequency can be stationary or track keyboard notes with glide. Waveforms can sync to any waveform phase at a note-on, and they can be frequency modulated as well. In short they can be used as LFO’s, complex envelopes, or audio rate oscillators.

The six morphing envelopes are really something else. With each envelope providing initial Delay, Attack, Hold, Decay, Sustain, Release, as well as a loop time when set to Repeat. Ultra precise and snappy, they provide envelope times from 0ms to 14.7 seconds per each stage. Each envelope provides multiple envelope curve selections, and can be one-shot, normal envelope types, or looping. And did you notice they can morph? Yes, that’s right! All six envelopes can morph and modulate between two individual values per each envelope stage.

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Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Sound Demo Part 3

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"All sounds you hear are from the Future Retro Vectra synthesizer. In this video we focus primarily on a few Bass, Guitar, and Sync type sounds.

The Vectra is capable of recreating some of the most recognizable sounds from some of the greatest synths of all time. Want to do wavetable synthesis like the Prophet VS and Microwave 1? How about some DX FM sounds? Or combine digital and analog waveforms like the D-50? And who remembers the SQ-80? But this goes farther than just digital synths, how about 303 stuff? Do you enjoy the rich fat tones of the Oberheim's with variable glide time per oscillators, and gorgeous filters? We do too! And British synth lovers, will enjoy the Synthi, Wasp, and Oscar inspirations. Want to dive into some modular weirdness, you got it! Or maybe you're just tired of the same old drum machines and ready for some new percussion. Whether you're a professional musician, sound designer for film, or hobbiest the Vectra offers something for everyone.

Some clips may include a touch of reverb/delay from the Eventide Eclipse."

Future Retro Vectra demos

Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Sound Demo Part 2

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"The variety of sounds you hear are all from the Future Retro Vectra synthesizer. The Vectra is capable of recreating some of the most recognizable sounds from some of the greatest synths of all time. Want to do wavetable synthesis like the Prophet VS and Microwave 1? How about some DX FM sounds? Or combine digital and analog waveforms like the D-50? And who remembers the SQ-80? But this goes farther than just digital synths, how about 303 stuff? Do you enjoy the rich fat tones of the Oberheim's with variable glide time per oscillators, and gorgeous filters? We do too! And British synth lovers, will enjoy the Synthi, Wasp, and Oscar inspirations. Want to dive into some modular weirdness, you got it! Or maybe you're just tired of the same old drum machines and ready for some new percussion. Whether you're a professional musician, sound designer for film, or hobbiest the Vectra offers something for everyone.

Some clips may include a touch of reverb/delay from the Eventide Eclipse."

Future Retro Vectra posts

Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Sound Demo Part 1

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"All sounds you hear are from the Future Retro Vectra synthesizer. The Vectra is capable of recreating some of the most recognizable sounds from some of the greatest synths of all time. Want to do wavetable synthesis like the Prophet VS and Microwave 1? How about some DX FM sounds? Or combine digital and analog waveforms like the D-50? And who remembers the SQ-80? But this goes farther than just digital synths, how about 303 stuff? Do you enjoy the rich fat tones of the Oberheim's with variable glide time per oscillators, and gorgeous filters? We do too! And British synth lovers, will enjoy the Synthi, Wasp, and Oscar inspirations. Want to dive into some modular weirdness, you got it! Or maybe you're just tired of the same old drum machines and ready for some new percussion. Whether you're a professional musician, sound designer for film, or hobbiest the Vectra offers something for everyone.

Some clips may include a touch of reverb/delay from the Eventide Eclipse."

New Future Retro Vectra Hardware Synth w/ Touch Panel Keyboard & Four Joysticks In the Works

Future Retro Vectra beta testing video upload by FutureRetroSynths

"Just scratching the surface of what the new Vectra synthesizer is capable of while beta testing some features... thought you might enjoy a sneak peak.

All sounds from the Future Retro Vectra, additional effects from the Eventide Eclipse."

Update: details posted here.

Future Retro Vectra Rippin' Sounds

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"All sounds in this video were recorded directly from the Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer. No additional EQ, Compression, or Effects were used. These sounds contain low frequency content, listen with a subwoofer to appreciate.

It's interesting to note that while the Vectra does not have a built in distortion stage as many of our other products are well known for, the Vectra's oscillators are powerful enough to synthesize many different forms of distortion all by themselves using our one-of-a-kind Phase-Slice modes.

This video highlights quite a few of these more aggressive sounds, most of which will use only one or two oscillators.

Some of the new complex vector synthesis patches sound amazing.

Enjoy!"

Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Percussion Sound Demo

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"All sounds you hear are from the Future Retro Vectra synthesizer. In this video we take a look at a few of the percussion sounds the Vectra is capable of.

Some clips may include a touch of reverb/delay from the Eventide Eclipse."

See the Future Reto label below for more.

Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Sound Demo Part 4

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"All sounds you hear are from the Future Retro Vectra synthesizer. In this video we explore some sound effects which would normally be created on a Synthi or other modular type synthesizer.

Some clips may include a touch of reverb/delay from the Eventide Eclipse."

Future Retro Vectra demos

Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Ambient Sound Demo

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"All sounds you hear are from the Future Retro Vectra synthesizer. In this video we showcase a few of the ambient sounds the Vectra is capable of.

Some clips may include a touch of reverb/delay from the Eventide Eclipse."

Future Retro Vectra Analog Drums

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"All sounds you hear are the Future Retro Vectra synthesizer. All sounds were recorded dry. I would recommend listening to this demo though a good audio system, preferably one that includes a subwoofer"

Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer SN 0078 w/ Original Box

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"Future Retro Vectra Hybrid Synthesizer

500+ Wavetables, Vector Joystick Style Controls, Capacitive Keyboard

As Beautiful as the day it arrived

Not a scratch on it

New Condition

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This is #78 of 90

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Talking Synths, Episode 63: Jered Flickinger Of Future Retro

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"Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this special episode of Talking Synths, Syntaur's Carlos Morales sits down with Jered Flickinger of Future Retro and takes a sneak peek at the soon-to-be-released Vectra synthesizer. Future Retro was founded by Jered in 1997, and has released a host of unique products like the 777, Revolution, XS, Mobius, 512, and now the Vectra."

Future Retro Vectra Synthesizer Things with Strings

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"All sounds in this demo were created on the Future Retro Vectra synthesizer, and recorded dry without any additional effects or processing."

ESK - Modular and FR Vectra Jam

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"Jamsession with 2 modular systems (Cwejman, XOR Electronics NerdSeq, Dave Rossum Assimil8or, …) and a FutureRetro Vectra synthesizer.

http://www.metunar.ch"

Future Retro Vectra Brass Sound Demo

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"All sounds you hear are the Future Retro Vectra synthesizer recorded dry."

Future Retro Vectra INHALT Demo No talking

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https://future-retro.com/

"Recently I had the great pleasure of working with the newly restarted Future Retro company on their Vectra hybrid synthesizer. It’s a really lovely synth and very unique in that it sort of captures the mood of both something like an EMS VCS3 and also the Oberheim Xpander. In all my decades working with synthesizers, I haven’t quiet come across anything as distinct and unique as this synthesizer. Keep your eyes on Future Retro; they’re one of my favourite companies from the 90s and I’m very grateful I got a chance to work with the. #inhalt #synthpop #ambient #drone #sounddesign #synth #analogsynth #modular #keyboard"