Studio Tour #2 - Mark

Published on Aug 26, 2018 SynthMania

Cool intro piece. Great to hear synths being used in this style/context.

"A visit to my good friend Mark - We spent a few hours in his studio and went through his equipment, which includes classics like Mini and Memorymoog, but also modern equipment like the Andromeda and Poly Evolver. A huge thank you to Mark for sharing his knowledge and demonstrating the gear for us!

00:22 - Mark's theme on Andromeda & Elements
02:03 - Alesis Andromeda
03:16 - MacBeth Elements
04:07 - Moog Minimoog
05:22 - Hammond XK-3c with pair of Leslie 147s
06:14 - SoundConstruction workstation desk
07:28 - Eurorack modular skiff 1
09:11 - Focal Trio6 Be studio monitors
10:40 - Equator D5 monitors
11:28 - Empirical Labs LilFrEQ equalizer pair
12:13 - Moog Moogerfooger delays
12:45 - Empress Multidrive
15:12 - Kurzweil PC3X
16:25 - Eventide Eclipse
17:20 - API 2500 stereo compressor
18:10 - AKAI MPD232
19:09 - A genial idea from Mark! :-)
21:14 - Speck Xtramix mixer
21:25 - Aurora interface
21:30 - Coleman switcher
21:39 - Great River mic preamp
22:00 - Dave Smith Poly Evolver
24:27 - Poly Evolver demo
26:05 - Moog Memorymoog
28:57 - Memorymoog demo
30:51 - Moog Moogermoofer MIDI MuRF
31:58 - Moog Voyager demo
33:20 - Cwejman S1 mkII
34:17 - Oberheim Synthesizer Expander Module
34:55 - Eurorack modular skiff 2
35:39 - Andromeda demo
37:47 - Hammond XK-3c / AcousticSamples B5 organ demo"

Update:

Studio Tour #1 - Tom

Published on Jan 21, 2018 SynthMania

"A visit to my good friend Tom to buy (for the 2nd time!) a classic PPG synth from him. We spent a few hours in his studio and went through his equipment, that features many classic pieces of gear. Fired up the newly acquired Zhiyun Smooth Q and iPhone X, and this is a condensed "best of" version of the visit. A huge thank you to Tom for sharing his knowledge and demonstrating the gear for us!

Update from Tom:
Audio interface he uses: Forssell MADA-2a
Multitracking: Alesis HD24XR

00:46 - Toft Audio ATB24
01:37 - Marshall Time Modulator
04:38 - Roland RSP-550
09:08 - Publison DHM 89 B2
10:10 - Publison Infernal Machine 90
11:45 - Knif Audio Knifonium
13:50 - Oberheim Two Voice
17:52 - Roland Jupiter-8
20:15 - Modor NF-1
22:04 - Radikal Technologies Spectralis 2
23:31 - Sycologic M16R
24:16 - Hypersynth Xenophone
25:54 - Roland TR-8
27:08 - MacBeth Elements
29:47 - Kurzweil 250 RMX
33:13 - Eventide H8000FW
36:23 - Lexicon 480L
39:25 - Nord Electro 5D 73"

Macbeth Elements Transformations II

Published on Feb 25, 2016 Todd Barton

"Continuing first explorations of the Macbeth Elements synth. Begins clear and sweet gets gnarly and fuzzed and back again. No sequencer, just 'Repeat' mode of the Elements."

Part 1 here.

Video Introduction of the New MacBeth Elements 1

Published on Dec 27, 2013 macbethsynthesizers·100 videos

"During a break from the Nexus synth that is coming......I played with ideas of doing a Brit Look/Japanese sounding synth. Here it is- Element One- the first of 5 Elements! All 3U, 84 HP!
Not shown on this vid- MC1469 Ring Modulator......or the VCO2 Crossmod.........or other stuff! Another video to follow!"

Follow-up to this recent post. Also see Ken MacBeth Elements....? from Dec 16.

Update: you can find some pics and details on the Dewtron synth Ken mentions in this post.

Macbeth Elements Serial Number 1 / SN K1

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via this auction

"Now here is something very very special, for sale is Macbeth Elements, serial number 1. Yes, it is the first one from the mighty Elements series. The synth is now discontinued, bought it several years ago directly from The Man himself. Hate to let it go, but need to fund some other things. The sounds is absolutely unbeatable and unique, it can go from EMS Moog to even Buchla type of sounds, thanks to the deep modulation architecture and stunning components on every stage of sound processing. It is already a modern classics and will be considered one for years to come. Original External power supply is included can be 110 or 220 via switch Comes with a special protective case"

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Macbeth Elements Demo + Interview with Ken Macbeth - Messe 2015 - CUCKOO

Published on Apr 18, 2015 cuckoomusic .

"I got the chance to talk to Ken Macbeth about his new analog synth the Macbeth Elements. It's a beast! Check it out!"

MacBeth Elements 1 Stacked & Racked

Top via Ken MacBeth on Facebook: "I'm just trying to imagine how the Elements One will stack up!"

Bottom: "Just before starting work this morning, I took this pic: Elements One , Micromac-R, Dual SV Filter......a great bunch of stuff covering my favourite Filters! I colour, you get a better view of the Elements One"

MacBeth Elements 3U Eurorack Sized 84HP Synthesizer Modules

via Ken MacBeth on Facebook

"I had a brainwave a couple of months ago- but built it up over the last couple of days! A series of 3U Eurorack sized 84HP synthesizer modules- Brit Looks- Jap sound! This is Element 1 of 5- Element 1 is a full scale 2 Oscillator Synth featuring my 'Spike' Oscillators, Analogue Ring Modulator (MC1496), Noise Generator, Acidic Diode Ladder Filter, 2 x Envelope Generators and CA3080 based VCA!.......production is January! Please see other pics!.....and yes, there is a Fifth Element!"

Update1: video posted here.

Update2 via Ken MacBeth on Facebook: "Here's the front and rear of the Elements One prototype- this pic should answer some questions from yesterday! There are plenty of trimmers to mess this synth up to your own sound! Also note on the rear the two jack sockets- these are there to drive other Elements module parameters..."

Eurorack Modular Videos by Justin Melland

Published on Jun 2, 2017 Justin Melland

Playlist:

1. Enter The Ninja - Morphagene + Bruce Lee = ProudNinja

"Who is K@T Ninja 9. Enter The Ninja.

Verbos System being manhandled by Malekko Varigate 8 and Voltage Block. Rossum filter being pinged for percussive effect. Noise Engineering for percussion and for Bass. Bruce Lee for Morphagene."

2. Verbos Amp and Tone, Kick and Bass (!!!)

"The verbos VCA sounds so fantastic, I had to make sure I had two, so I could make sure that I had one to make a kick drum, and one to make his complex oscillator sound like a million bucks! #verbos #modularsynth #analogsynth"

3. Ø756 RANDOM COFFEE

"Using the Make Noise System, but replacing the DPO with the ATSS 259, to make a random patch, that somehow swallowed my awesome coffee."

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Macbeth Elements Synthesizer Soundscapes

Published on Sep 5, 2016 Ambient Dreaming

"Ambient soundscapes via Macbeth Elements synthesizer, Eventide Pitchfactor, Korg SD-3000 delay and the Strymon Big Sky shimmering into the clouds."

'AN AVALANCHE' - MACBETH ELEMENTS EL2 SYNTHESIZER

Published on May 20, 2020 Caspar Hesselager

"The Macbeth Elements EL2 is sequenced by a Moon Modular 569 quad sequencer. Three sequence rows go to the invidual CV ins of the three oscillators and a fourth row (set to random with some gates turned off) goes to GATE in.
Output into T-rex Replicator analog tape delay into Eventide Space pedal.

Recorded to one stereo track.

Audio-only version of all pieces can be found at Soundcloud.
https://soundcloud.com/caspar-hesselager"

Macbeth Elements Synthesizer

Published on Sep 9, 2016 Ambient Dreaming

"Macbeth Elements showing its softer, warmer side.

Some Eventide Pitchfactor (Crystals), some delay from Korg SDD-3000 (panning setting) and the Strymon Big Sky shimmering away!!

Recorded in Bitwig Studio, via UAD Apollo Twin USB and a Surface Pro 4, Produced with CyberLink PowerDirector 14."

MacBeth Elements Jam 004

MacBeth Elements Jam 004 from verstaerker on Vimeo.

"noodling around with latest synth"

Macbeth Elements Springverb

verstaerker

"just a quick demo how the spingverb of the Macbeth Elements sounds"

MacBeth Elements Jam 004

Published on Oct 14, 2015 verstaerker

"MacBeth Elements Jam 004 - using some Lemur template as sequencer and added some beats on the Sonic potions LXR"

All parts here.

MacBeth Elements Synthesizer VIDEO4 (A)

Published on Mar 25, 2014 macbethsynthesizers·109 videos

"Here's a short burst of arpeggiated sound coming from the MacBeth Elements synthesizer.....for me, it's a familiar sound from some of my favourite Brit records from the seventies! It's a short burst- and the demo is called VIDEO4 (A) as my darned cam battery ran out out of charge! I'll do 4 (B) shortly....but this gives you another taste of things coming!"

All parts here.

MacBeth VIDEO5: Elements Synth- Spring Reverberation- Send/Return

Published on Apr 9, 2014 macbethsynthesizers·110 videos

"This VIDEO5 of the Macbeth Elements synthesizer! Here I explore some of the qualities of the deep Spring Line Reverberator that come with the synth- there is a Send/Recieve to the Spring Line Tank- it's not just the Spring line that you can attach to the Elements- as was suggested to me at the Frankfurt Musik Messe- why not use other things too......towards the end of this video- I've connected a Yamaha RX50 that I dug out to experiment with. I use pitch shifting and echo! The best part of the Spring Line unit circuit that I've done- is that it is practically, noise free!"

All parts here.

MacBeth Elements Synthesizer VIDEO6: Look North.

Published on Apr 11, 2014 macbethsynthesizers·111 videos

"This is my Sixth video of the Elements Synthesizer which features the 'Send/Return' Jack on the back! I've coupled once again the somewhat ancient Yamaha RX-50 effector that I have here. Also used- a Korg Sq-10 sequencer and some of the MacBeth Mk1 5U modular units...I wanted to record this as I was pretty blown away by the hugeness of sound! Again- whilst plying the Elements- it's the control/tactile feel of the larger controls that makes this thing very instrumental/mental!"

All parts here.

MacBeth Elements Filters

via Ken MacBeth

"Back to more technical stuff- here are the two filters that are the 'semi modular' aspect now of the Elements synth- not fitted with potentiometers or switches, those tiny parts are laid out! I'm using SMD for this job- there is too much parameter for the larger parts. The last protos that I did with this stuff sounded quite stellar! On left- the Diode Trans Filter, on the the right, the Transistor Filter...I now have two others planned for the Elements! The Diode Trans Filter is the planned standard (but mind blowing!) filter that comes with the synth- the Transistor Filter as will be the other two filters, a user, purchasable option...!"

MacBeth Elements Front Panel Print

via Ken MacBeth on Facebook

"Here's a grab shot of the Front Panel of the Elements Synthesizer that we a re going to see very shortly! The blank space at the bottom is where the gold plated keyboard goes! There are differences between the Elements One synthesizer voice in 3U 84HP as you may see!"

'MOMENTUM' - MACBETH ELEMENTS EL2 IMPROVISATION

Published on Sep 21, 2019 Caspar Hesselager

"Improvisation on Macbeth Elements EL2 synthesizer using Strymon Timeline in looper-mode. No post processing."