Introducing IOLabs Particles - Touchscreen Physics Simulator for Eurorack

video uploads by IOLabs

A new module from the makers of Flux. IOLabs Particles is currently live on Kickstarter here.

Video Playlist:
IOLabs Particles: Touchscreen Physics Simulator for Eurorack!
IOLabs Particles: Centered Gravity Quantize Demo
IOLabs Particles: Collision Physics Demo

"Live on Kickstarter from Jan 31st 2024!

Our new module offers the possibility to create music using our creative physics engine. Add particles, animated surfaces, portals, black holes and generate gates on collisions, CV output voltages & quantized melodies!

Each particle can have entirely unique physics parameters including acceleration, velocity, mass & gravity! All interact in your simulation to create collisions and XY positional data that can be mapped to generate musically useful gates, voltages & notes. Collisions for some particles may even be switched off so that they move freely around the screen without colliding with other simulation elements.

Multiple quantize zone maps can be used simultaneously to create chords and multiple particles may be mapped to the same output to allow transposition of melodies. CV outputs can be set to send a transposed voltage from another output for easy chord generation.

One particle can control all outputs or all particles (up to 50) can control one output, and anything in between. As with Flux, we have aimed to keep the module as flexible as possible. All simulations can be drawn from scratch using the touchscreen or simulations can also be crafted in fine detail by inputting exact values in the UI.

Multiple external and internal timed resets can be used simultaneously per particle to sync to external equipment or create repetition and complex rhythms as explored in the demo video.

Endless rhythmic and melodic possibilities await!

Please note - the module's hardware itself obeys the real world laws of physics as is in no danger of floating away from your case should you experiment with gravity values. It should however be held in place by mounting screws (just in case)."

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UVI Introduces Glass Orchestra

video uploads by UVI

"Discover Glass Orchestra, a mysterious and breathtaking collection of 14 glass instruments, and discover a new world of sonic possibility."

Playlist:
UVI Glass Orchestra | Trailer
UVI Glass Orchestra | In Conversation with Jean-Claude Chapuis
UVI Glass Orchestra | Preset Showcase
UVI Glass Orchestra | Overview

https://www.uvi.net/glass-orchestra

"Ethereal, supernatural, incomparable – Jean-Claude Chapuis' lifelong passion for glass instruments has resulted in a completely unique ensemble; the Glass Orchestra at the prestigious Philharmonie de Paris. Comprised of 14 instruments, the Glass Orchestra is a vivid, one-of-a-kind excursion off the well-trodden path of convention, into an obscure otherworld of shimmery tonal percussion and haunting resonant timbres, ripe for creative exploration.

The instruments of Glass Orchestra are as deep and varied as they are distinct, each expertly and extensively sampled, exploring numerous playing styles from traditional to experimental. Discover an incredible range of new sounds, from delicate to thunderous, angelic to atonal – Glass Orchestra is pure sonic adventure, rich with inspiration for musicians, producers, and sound designers of any background.

Emu Emax Factory Disk Songs

video uploads by Happy Noises

Playlist: 1. Emax! E-Emax!

Emu Emax “Yamaheimer” factory disk song “Emax! E-Emax”
(Eventide SP2016 reverb added)

2. BigMuff Rock

Emu Emax factory disk song “BigMuff Rock”
Eventide H90 reverb added

3. Crimsonite

Emu Emax factory disk song “Crimsonite”
Eventide H90 reverb added

4. Papa Rock

Papa Rock Emu Emax factory disk song
Eventide H90 reverb added

5. Burundi Lust

Burundi Lust Emu Emax factory disk song
Eventide H90 reverb added

Jamuary 2024 - vapor dreams 🌊 - Circuit Tracks, JX-08, Microfreak, Reface DX & More

video upload by smokey64 synth

Note the above is a playlist. You can use the player controls to skip around. The folliwing description is for the 1st video.

"My first album, 1994, is available now on major streaming platforms: https://linktr.ee/smokey64
Bandcamp: https://smokey64.bandcamp.com/

Definitely had the RC-20 plugin help out a lot to give it that retro flavor, but still loved this vapory jam 🌊

Also have been playing around with video synthesis, so I thought a dreamy jam like this was the perfect time to show something off!"

Jamuary 01-15-24

video upload by troutoil

"Another quick one today. It's hard to crank these out when there's a bunch of stuff going on, but I think it's worth the challenge. I have other ideas I want to explore, but haven't had the time to dedicate to them.

#jamuary2024 #jamuary"

Full Jamuary playlist here.

Polykit Building an Analog Polysynth - Controls Part2

video upload by Polykit

"In this video I look into building a control board for my DIY analog polyphonic synthesizer. The board has sixteen rotary encoders which can be freely assigned to any of the synthesizer's parameter. There is a 16x2 display for user feedback.

Make sure to check out the video playlist on the build process of the voice card and the main board:" [part 1 in the playlist]

G-Sonique Introduces Psytrance Synths X1- VST / AU Plug-in for Psytrance

video uploads by G-Sonique

Follow-up to G-Sonique Psytrance AI Voices

Playlist:
G-Sonique - Psytrance Synths X1- VST / AU Plug-in for Psytrance, Full-on, Progressive Psy producers
Overview of all sounds / Banks in Psytrance synths 8000 X1 VST / AU instrument rompler
Psytrance Freestyle LIVE improvisation Psytrance Synths X1 VST / AU instrument, Effects Synthesizers

"G-Sonique Psytrance Synths 8000 X1 - The ultimate instrument for psytrance producers

If you are looking for the best sounds for your psytrance productions, look no further than G-Sonique Psytrance Synths 8000 X1. This plug-in instrument is designed to give you the most advanced and professional sounds for full-on psytrance, progressive psytrance, neo goatrance, morning psy, darkprog, psychill and other trance genres.

With G-Sonique Psytrance Synths 8000 X1, you get access to 130+ high quality, multi-octave instruments/banks, created with various hardware and software synthesizers, effects and secret prototypes. You can choose the banks you like from the huge 1,8 GB library included in the G-Sonique club online platform, where you can browse hundreds of instruments/banks of various music styles. You can also layer, modify and effect the sounds to create your own unique sound design.

G-Sonique Psytrance Synths 8000 X1 is not a synthesizer, but a collection of hq banks that makes production much easier, so you can focus on composing and creating hit melodies. You don't need to spend hours tweaking your own sounds in complicated synths, you can use the ready-made sounds that are already processed and optimized for psytrance music. You can find here everything you need for modern psychedelic music, such as psytrance leads, effects, risers, mystical synths, alien voices, organic leads, twisted spirals, drones, pads, hits and more.

G-Sonique Psytrance Synths 8000 X1 uses a special hard drive streaming technology that saves your RAM and delivers precise high quality sound interpolation. It is available for Windows and Mac, as a VSTi plug-in or an AU Audio Unit plug-in. It also comes with a bonus instrument that will be distributed to clients as a special bonus.

G-Sonique Psytrance Synths 8000 X1 is the ultimate instrument for psytrance producers who want to take their music to the next level. Watch the video to see and hear it in action, and get your copy today at: g-sonique.com"

ASM HYDRASYNTH Demo & Review

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Demo and review of the ASM HYDRASYNTH DELUXE Synthesizer.
With Special Guest NATIVE INSTRUMENTS MASCHINE+

MY HYDRASNTH PLAYLIST


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Casio CZ Synth PROGRAMMING

video uploads by Scifi Funk

Follow-up to this series below.

"How to really understand programming the Casio CZ Series from the CZ-101 to the CZ-1
https://hyperfollow.com/scififunk/

This series demonstrates how the synth works at a detailed level. By the time you have watched them all, you will have a great idea of how all the parameters interact for making sounds.

The Casio CZ-101 was my very first poly synth bought way back in 1985."

Playlist:

Casio CZ Synth PROGRAMMING. 1 of 4. “Creating movement”. (CZ 101, CZ 1000, CZ 5000, CZ 1 etc)

00:00 CZ-101, CZ-1 Introduction to programming using the Virtual CZ plugin.
00:40 We start with most basic sound BUT with Velocity sensitivity, so the sound is alive as you play (tone movement).
01:51 Fine tuning movement. The built-in chorus, plus Chorus defined (technically).
02:56 More fine tuning movement. A manual chorus - using the Vibrato section.
03:41 Harmonic movement. Using a chord that doesn’t resolve. E.g. C Maj 7 flat 5.
04:22 Add a vintage reverb with a long tail and the sound comes alive.
05:17 Using Detune to add movement. Line 1 + Line 1 or Line 1 + Line 2.
07:25 Future lessons will use the Envelopes to add further movement.

Casio CZ Synth PROGRAMMING. 2 of 4. “Combining Waveforms”. (CZ 101, CZ 1000, CZ 5000, CZ 1)

00:00 Combining Sawtooth and Square Waves (keeping the same octave discussion)
01:00 Combining Sawtooth with the other waveforms inc. Resonance waveforms.
01:51 How resonance waveforms can work the same as a resonance slider.
04:11 Using resonance to sound a bit like a vocal sound (low-end frequencies).
06:01 54% is the magic number for performance vibrato (demo as well)
06:25 Stacking. Super Saw wave examples.
07:29 Ring modulation add complexity (or fuzziness) to a sound.

Casio CZ Synth PROGRAMMING. 3 of 4. “2 Osc FULL CONTROL”. (CZ 101, CZ 1000, CZ 5000, CZ 1)

00:00 How to have full control over 2 oscillators. Set up explained.
02:16 Start point. A tiny delay means it sounds like its being phased/flanged.
03:19 Lets hear how each combination of waveforms sound.
04:00 The threshold for hearing the same waveform on the other oscillator.
04:50 Using envelopes to smooth filter sweeps.
05:35 More combinations.
06:39 Pulse width discussion. Using Filter sweeps to hear the differences in waveforms)

Casio CZ Synth PROGRAMMING. 4 of 4. “4 Osc STACKING”. (CZ 101, CZ 1000, CZ 5000, CZ 1 etc)

00:00 How to have full control over 2 oscillators. Set up explained.
02:16 Start point. A tiny delay means it sounds like its being phased/flanged.
03:19 Lets hear how each combination of waveforms sound.
04:00 The threshold for hearing the same waveform on the other oscillator.
04:50 Using envelopes to smooth filter sweeps.
05:35 More combinations.
06:39 Pulse width discussion. Using Filter sweeps to hear the differences in waveforms)

Adding Controls to Polykit's DIY Analog Polysynth

video upload by Polykit

"I finally got the control board for my analog polysynth working. It's sixteen rotary encoders which can be freely assigned to any of the synthesizer's parameter. There is a 16x2 display for user feedback.

Make sure to check out the video playlist on the build process of the voice card and the main board:"

NONO Modular / Major Tom: Polyrhythmic Performance Sequencer

video uploads by NONO MODULAR

Update: pic of the NONO in a throwback, retro-styled, wooden drum machine case added below.

Currently on Kickstarter here

Press release follows:

Major Tom is a eurorack sequencer designed for percussive synthesis in eurorack modular context.
Technically it is a 4 track cv-gate sequencer (expandable up to 12 tracks with expanders modules) and with some unique features focused on rhythmic and polyrhythmic aspects.

In 1972, EKO COMPUTERHYTHM introduced the first programmable drum machine to the market and invented the 16 STEP writing, which would become a standard for all subsequent programmable drum machines and step sequencer and has remained unchanged until now.

50 years later, NONO MODULAR with his Major Tom, introduces a small but fundamental modification to this standard, that allows for easily creating more complex and groovier rhythms without losing the ease and immediacy of the classic system, thus expanding the possibilities we have had so far with hardware sequencers.

MAJOR TOM presents itself as a classic 16-step CV/gate sequencer but also implements triplet steps in parallel (the outer orbits of the 16-step circle), making it the only hardware step sequencer to offer this possibility and, above all, in such an immediate way.

It is a 4-track Eurorack CV/gate sequencer (expandable up to 12 tracks with 2-channel expansions) with a focus on writing rhythmic and polyrhythmic parts and on treating the width, length, and fragmentation of the gate for each step.

All these features are extremely useful for creating more dynamic rhythms, easily creating burst effects, rolls, ratcheting, and for precise work on percussive synthesis in the Eurorack modular context (for example, working with ping/ring techniques with low-pass gates and filters of West Coast systems or stimulating delays and resonators).

A quantized CV for each track allows you to tune or modulate your patches.
Of course, the sequencer also allows you to work with drum modules and create classic melodic sequences like any other CV/gate sequencer.

ROUND COLOR DISPLAY
A large round display allows you to keep track of everything that happens. For clarity, each track has its own color (white, yellow, blue, red, and white and green for expansions).

There are very few submenus in this sequencer, which presents itself with a very analog and "one button, one function" philosophy that helps with orientation and provides great immediacy in live performances.

Underneath what you see directly with your eyes, there are only quantization and clock dividing parameters, sequence group saving banks that are saved directly on microSD (to facilitate export, management, and backup), and various copy/paste/freeze tricks that are essential for both fast programming and performance/variation.

EXPANSIONS
Each expansion adds two channels with all their respective controls and allows for expanding the sequencer tracks according to the need, up to 12 total channels tops, connecting by 4 expansions.

Expandability is not the only advantage of this structure because, in addition to expanding the available channels, it allows us to keep the project open and develop other types of expansions with different characteristics and different controls to meet other needs.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• 4 CV/Gate tracks (expandable up to 12 with expansions)
• 16-step sequencer with the addition of triplet steps (total of 24 steps)
• 4 independent parameters per step, adjustable via dedicated button and encoder (3 for gate and 1 for CV)
• LEVEL (gate amplitude, from 0V to 10V)
• LENGTH (gate length, from a very short trigger of 1% of the gate to a full gate step)
• SPACER/FRAGMENTER (gate fragmentation up to 10 parts and application of dynamic masks to the impulse group, such as increasing, decreasing, linear, random, alternating, etc.)
• CV (Quantized voltage in different scales)

A large part of the module is dedicated to sequence controls in order to have direct and immediate contact and maximum playability.

3 performance controls and a colored button for each track:
• LARGE VAR SWITCH KNOB with 10 positions switch where you can save 10 different sequences instantly switchable for use as variations.
• LAST STEP SWITCH KNOB, allowing independent change of the LAST STEP of the individual track from 16 STEPS to 1, easily creating polyrhythms.
• SHIFT KNOB to finely delay the entire sequence independently from others.
• COLORED BUTTON, colored button to select the track to program. Other functions are associated with this button such as pattern copy/paste and track reset.

Additional features include:
• Encoder for sequence speed
• Start/Stop button and Reset button (general reset and individual track resets in combination with the colored track button)
• CLOCK OUT and RESET OUT
• CLOCK IN, RESET IN, and CV IN
• MAJOR TOM is 42HP, expander IS 14HP , DEPTH is 3,5cm
• MEMORY: hundreads and hundreads of “LIVE SCENE” can be saved and reorganized on SD (LIVE SCENE is the set of 10 patterns saved in the large knob of each of the tracks)

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Abstrakt Instruments VS-1 Parts Kit - Detailed Contents & Build Videos

video uploads by Abstrakt Instruments

The playlist above features videos covering the detailed contents of the Full Parts Kit, the Basic Kit, and build videos for Abstrak Instruments VS-1, rackmount OB-X. These were made for those that purchased kits, but I thought they might be of interest to others as well. You can find full details on the VS-1 on Abstrakt Instruments' website: https://abstraktinstruments.com.

Playlist:
VS-1 w/ Full Parts Kit - Detailed Contents
VS-1 Basic Kit - Detailed Contents

There are two minor omissions in the video...
1) The mainboard includes the MCU Module pre-installed. It is not installed in the video.
2) The kit also contains two 3M GPT-020F double-sided tape strips for OLED screen mounting.

VS-1 Final Assembly - Step 2: - Voice Motherboard Installation
VS-1 Week 178 Update #2
VS-1 PSU Modification
VS-1 Final Assembly - Step 3: Install Fan & Power Entry Module to Rear Panel
VS-1 Final Assembly - Step 4: Attach Bottom, Rear & Right Side Panel & Install Chassis Ground Wire
VS-1 Final Assembly - Step 5: Assemble Power Switch Cable
VS-1 Final Assembly - Step 6: PSU Installation
VS-1 DIY Voice Card Modification
VS-1 Final Assembly - Step 11: Front Panel Fit & PCB Stack
VS-1 Final Assembly - Step 12: Front Panel & OLED Bezel Install

YAMAHA GENOS 2 - A Quite Comprehensive Review

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Demo and review of the new YAMAHA GENOS2 ARRANGER WORKSTATION KEYBOARD.

MY GENOS 2 VIDEO PLAYLIST


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Korg miniKorg 700FS Demos

video uploads by The Free Radikal

Playlist:
Korg miniKorg 700FS - FizzKadelik
Korg miniKORG 700FS Bass Groove

Vermona DRM1 MK2 on drums, sequenced on a Synthstrom Deluge

Korg miniKorg 700fs Fuzzy Bass

Korg Sigma Demos

video uploads by

Playlist:

Korg Sigma - External Control

Korg Sigma controlled externally by a Quasimidi Raven using a Synthstrom Deluge as a midi to CV convertor.

Korg Sigma - Ring Mod Arp Sequence
Analogue Solutions Mr Hyde greets Korg Sigma

Analogue Solutions Mr Hyde filtering the instrument channel of a Korg Sigma, sequenced by a Synthstrom Deluge CV channel

KORG SIGMA evolving arpeggio
Korg Sigma+SQ1+Mr Hyde=Drone

CV modulation via the SQ1 on the Sigma synth filter and Mr Hyde modulating the instrument channel creates stereo filtering

Korg Sigma Scavengers Coast

Korg Sigma CV sequenced on a Synthstrom Deluge with the Analogue Solutions Mr Hyde filtering the instrument channel and the Korg SQ1 step modulating the filter on both the synth channel and Hyde's filter.

KORG SIGMA Modulated Drone with Deluge Ambient Pads

Good sounds abound
with a SIGMA around

Analogue Solutions Impulse Command Demos

video uploads by The Free Radikal

Playlist:
Analogue Solutions Impulse Command - Staccato Jam - Akai Tom Cat on Kick duties
Analogue Solutions Impulse Command - Locked
Analogue Solutions Impulse Command Sine of the Time
Analogue Solutions Impulse Command - Bit Crusher

The built in Bit Crusher effect on the Impulse Command takes me to Dimension City.

Analogue Solutions Impulse Command - Choppy Bass

Akai Timbre Wolf sequenced the Impulse Command
Akai Tom Cat sequenced the Vermona DRM 1 MK 2

Analogue Solutions Impulse Command Kick Drum

I thought I'd try to design a kick drum on the Impulse Command, as it has stereo filters the L+R channels can be set independently for a unique sounding stereo kick.

Analogue Solutions Impulse Command Cyber Train

Jammin on the Impulse Command with beats from the Akai Tom Cat and Vermona DRM

Analogue Solutions Impulse Command A Minor Incident

Sequenced by an Akai Timbre Wolf, drums sequenced by an Akai Tom Cat via midi to a Vermona DRM 1 MK3, Sub Bass from the Timbre Wolf.

'Songbird Dub' - a tune performed on Novation Circuit Tracks and Ableton

video upload by Peter makes tunes

"Many thanks for listening and !!!Happy New Year 2024!!!

A bright, melodic, low tempo synthwave thingy, sequenced fully on Novation Circuit Tracks and using a couple of sounds from Ableton for leading instruments through USB/MIDI.
Bass and harmony coming from internal synths of the Tracks.

This tune on Soundcloud (mp3):
https://soundcloud.com/petkish/songbi...

This tune on Bandcamp (lossless HD):
https://peterki.bandcamp.com/track/so..."

Full playlist:

We Need To Talk About CHEESE

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"A common theme in the comments is that some of you think that the YAMAHA GENOS 2 and other arranger keyboards sound "cheezy". Well, there is more to this than meets the eye. Ear."

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MY GENOS2 VIDEO PLAYLIST

Best of Logan String Melody II ~ RetroSound Demo

video upload by Noise Engineering

"(c)2007-23 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

❤️ Support #RetroSound​ channel: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com

Best of Logan/ Hohner String Melody II
all string sounds: Logan/Hohner String Melody II (1979)
deep bass: Moog Taurus
drums: Boss DR-55, Korg KR-55B, Keio Minipops Junior

Setlist
0:06 Logan Strings
0:44 Friends
1:28 Red Satin
1:54 Winter Morning
2:13 Mixed Strings
2:38 String Bass with EHX Small Stone Phaser
3:03 Strings with EHX Small Stone Phaser
3:29 Full Strings with EHX Small Stone Phaser
3:54 with external studio fx
4:09 Preset 0
4:29 Preset ACC
4:48 Preset Solo
5:05 Preset ORCH
5:22 Preset ORG
5:41 Preset 0 + 1OCT

Classic Analog Stringmachines from the 70s.

The full playlist:"

Best of KORG EPS-1 Piano Strings ~ RetroSound Demo

video upload by RetroSound

"(c)2007-23 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

❤️ Support #RetroSound​ channel: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com

Best of KORG EPS-1 Piano Strings
all sounds: KORG EPS-1 Piano Strings (1983)
drums: Boss DR-55, Korg KR-55B, Keio Minipops Junior

Setlist
0:06 Intro
0:14 KORG EPS-1 Solo
0:51 Lazy Afternoon
1:29 Zweisprottengeschichte
2:23 Badlands
2:57 Duett
3:09 Trident Strings
3:38 E Piano
3:45 Outro

Classic Analog Stringmachines from the 70s.
The full playlist:"