Sequencer Jam No. 1 2024

video upload by ranzee

"#jamuary2024 Sequencer Jam

Sequencer Jam: Gear list ... Behringer System 100m modules: 110 (x2), 182 Sequencer, Behringer 2500 modules: 1004 Oscillator (x2), 1006 FiltAmp, 1033 Dual EG, Feedback Modules: Mix BX, Mix CR, 106 Chorus, Intellijel: Metropolis, Planar2, Sealegs, ALM Pamela’s New Workout, Melekko Varigate 8+, Voltage Block, Noise Engineering Basimilus Iteritas, Strymon Magneto, Happy Nerding FX Aid, Erica Synths Black BBD, Roland System 500 modules: 521 Dual VCF, 530 Dual VCA, 540 Dual EG, Expert Sleepers ES-8, FH-2, 2HP Tune, Klavis Quadigy, Mordax Data, Roland SE-02, MX-1, TR-8, Ableton Live Suite 11 - including the following VSTs: Arturia Vocoder V, Cable Guys Shaper Box 2. Recorded audio through RME Digiface, Roland MX-1 and Presonus Studio 192. Oh, and there's also the Waldorf Streichfett going through the Orion from WMD, and the Novation Peak ... phew!"

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Arturia BeatStep Pro Repair

video upload by ranzee

"This video shows how to replace a broken encoder knob and fix the sticky rubberised paint issue."

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NiftyCase - Firmware Update

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"Step-by-step procedure in updating the Cre8Audio NiftyCase to the new USB firmware. Cre8Audio have developed a new boot loader that uses a different USB protocol (HID instead of libUSB). This new boot loader is used on our later products (Mr Phil Ter, and NiftyKEYZ) without any reported problems, and without the need for drivers on any OS. It will also be used for future NiftyCASE, Chipz and Cellz batches.

I found this update also fixed my CV Pitch 1v/Oct issue."

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Mailbag 10 - Feedback Modules VCZIII Oscillator

video upload by ranzee

"We are checking out the Feedback Modules VCZIII VCO Oscillator - both type A and B. The VCZIIIA and VCZIIIB are modelled after the EMS VCS3 synthesizer and have similar design and functionality as the original.

The mailbag series are videos where I receive parcels and open them for the first time. Plug the item in and test it out, showing you my first impressions of the items. These generally aren't reviews, nor are they a polished product demonstration. I'm more after the raw end user approach here."

Video Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:20 Parcel opening
01:20 VCZIIIA inspecting
02:30 VCZIIIB inspecting
05:00 Oscillator sound checks
05:15 VCS3 comparison
06:30 Tuning
08:00 VCZIIIA shape
11:20 LFO on shape
12:23 FM
12:50 VCZIIIB shape
16:00 Sync
17:35 Dual oscillators
18:44 Conclusion

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February Filter Sweep YouTube Protest & a Call to any YouTube / Google Employees

Youtube claimed copyright on a synth filter sweep video by ranzee

"I can't believe we are now getting copyright claims just for performing tests on synths! Yep - all I did was a filter sweep - and BAM! Copyright Claim police came on in and took my video away (partially) from the world. This is ludicrous!"

This one was sent my way via supporting member, Synth Addict.

For those not aware, YouTube has algorithms that scan audio in videos for copyright infringement. If something is found in violation, the video is automatically unpublished. The problem? Apparently certain filter sweeps are triggering take downs. This is becoming a problem for synth demos (per ranzee above, and previously mentioned here for example). I am curious what sample is being used for the comparison. Rush's Tom Sawyer? :) Actually, Synth Addict mentioned it being a Chemical Brothers track, which does sound familiar. Anyway, if anyone out there reading this has any connections, maybe you can reach out to someone that can fix this?

For the rest of us, not sure how the following will help, but if anything it will bring some attention to the problem amongst the synth community.

via Synth Addict:

"What users can do:

Post a video on YouTube of yourself demonstrating a filter sweep on a synth or synths of your choice and tag it #FFS

Attached image created by Andrew Brooks on FB [the image directly above, in this post], as a joint effort with the chat community of Pro Synth Network, GEO Synths, and SonicState.

bogus YT claims received so far by:

Pro Synth Network
GEO Synths
ranzee
Andrew Brooks
Starsky Carr
…and growing"

Update: and the first #FFS video:

FFS - February Filter Sweep

video by Vague Robots

And a couple more:

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Gates by Ranzee

video upload by ranzee

"A quick look over the latest album Gates. There's an excerpt from each of the 16 tracks. You can buy a copy via BandCamp here:

https://sinnersmusicuk.bandcamp.com/a...

Or alternatively add it to your favourites on your streaming provider."

"An album with a theme about gates - a double meaning. For those who are knowledgeable in synthesisers, especially the modular type, will be aware of gates. Gates are a control voltage (a pulse of electricity) which is used in synthesiser things - like: clocks, envelopes, sequencers etc. Gates are voltage high or low (a square wave) – hence having an open or closed state. Working with this each track has a themed gate, such as a farm gate or a boom gate. Some gates exist in our daily lives, others are a fantasy. The noon of a gate either stops things from getting in/out or protects the things within. It has a stop/go feature."

Volca FM Firmware 1.09 Unofficial

Published on Feb 17, 2020 ranzee

"There's a new unofficial firmware update from Paten via Reddit - it's for the Volca FM and version 1.09! Let's check out the new features:

- Sending Sysex from DEXED using it as a front end to sound design
- Fixes for the program change feature

Download link is on my website:

https://ranzee.com/volca-fm-firmware-..."

Spotted on discchord.

Custom MIDI control mappings to the JD-XI using SYSEX

Published on Dec 28, 2017 ranzee av

"Shows how to setup custom sliders and kobs to control the Roland JD-XI synthesizer with the A-500 Pro MIDI controller. Using SYSEX messages to control things like AMP and Filter Envelopes, Aftertouch, toggles for sub oscillators and filter cutoff and resonance.

Tutorial on SYSEX basics, including: MIDI control change messages, hexadecimal calculations, how to read MIDI implementation documents, and how to form a SYSEX message.

Video contents:
2:17 Brief SYSEX and Hexadecimal tutorial
4:53 How to calculate Hexadecimal values
7:35 Hexadecimal table of values
8:06 MIDI control change messages or CC
9:48 Custom MIDI CC mapping
13:37 SYSEX messages
18:25 Custom SYSEX mapping
19:47 MIDI monitoring the SYSEX messages
24:57 Testing out some of the custom mappings
25:57 Aftertouch !!
27:38 Other options for soft/hardware custom mapping

To download the free MIDI map for the A-500 Pro, please visit my patreon page, and follow the links:
► https://www.patreon.com/ranzee"

Behringer 960 Sequencer - Quick Setup

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"A quick setup guide to getting up and running with the Behringer 960 sequential controller.

Skip straight to the section you need:

00:00 Intro
00:44 Sequencer Overview
03:14 Tuning setup
04:04 Connecting your modules
04:52 3rd row timing control
05:33 962 Sequential switch
06:46 Using a track for modulation
07:23 Sending clock to a delay FX
08:00 Clocking externally
09:05 Transposing your sequence
10:13 Finishing up"

Behringer 960 Advanced Setup
video upload by ranzee

"Part 2 to the Behringer 960 Sequencer Setup series. I take a look at some more advanced setup and patching.

Video contents

00:00 Intro
00:53 Quantizer
03:44 Ratcheting
08:23 Gate Length
10:06 Graphic Oscillator Waveforms
18:40 Sequencer as an LFO
21:20 9th Stage controls
27:29 Wrapping up"

ranzee Live Stream - Behringer VC340 Vocoder and String Synthesizer

Streamed live 3 hours ago ranzee

"This week we're taking a look at the Behringer VC340. The latest analog vocoder synth with a Roland VP-330 heritage. It's a string synthesizer and vocoder with a human voice section too. It is completely analog and has a beautiful retro sound - which I'm sure you'll recognise immediately from records in the 70s and 80s."

NiftyKeyz Firmware Update

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"NiftyKeyz by Cre8Audio is a modular CV keyboard with a bunch of awesome features. This video shows how to perform a firmware update on the Apple Mac (m1) computer.

To find the NiftyKeyz firmware file - please check out my blog article and more here:

https://ranzee.com/niftykeyz/"

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ranzee

Behringer DeepMind 12 Firmware 1.1.0 Update Test

Published on Jul 1, 2017 ranzee av

"Checking out the new firmware 1.1.0 for Behringer Deepmind 12 synthesizer. Looks like it is getting ready for polymode with the new Deepmind 12D and Deepmind 6 models coming out. There's a few other bells and whistles:

► Poly Chord
► Chord Mode
► Ping pong delay
► Favorites
► Key range for chain-parameter
► VCA-MODE parameter "transparent" and "ballsy"
► and I might have found a small bug with the iPad app :)

All work is original without any commercial benefit from supplier or manufacturer. Please support my work by sharing, liking an subscribing to my channel."

JDXI Manager - Quick Look - Editor for Roland JD-XI Synthesizer

Published on Mar 26, 2017 ranzee av

"JDXI Manager is a stand-alone editor for the Roland JD-XI synthesizer. It runs on Windows and Linux. This video is a quick look at the features and watch it in action with the JD-XI synth!

You can download it here: http://jdxi-manager.linuxtech.net

** Software is free at the time of publishing **"

JD-XI Manager sound design - effects

Published on Feb 7, 2018 ranzee av

"JD-XI Manager new effects management - shows how to do sound design with effects on the Roland JD-XI synthesizer.

All work is original without any commercial benefit from supplier or manufacturer."

You can find the editor here: http://jdxi-manager.linuxtech.net

Slide - Live ambient jam - Roland SE-02 and SH-01A Boutiques

Published on Nov 19, 2017 ranzee av

"Ambient live jam featuring Roland SE-02 and SH-01A Boutiques - using an Akai MPC Live as the main brains. One take, no edits, audio direct from the mixer into the camera.

Gear list: Roland SE-02, Roland SH-01A, Roland JU-06, Roland System-8, Roland System-1, Waldorf Streichfett, Strymon BigSky, EHX Smallstone, Akai MPC Live.

All work is original without any commercial benefit from supplier or manufacturer."

Roland Boutique on eBay | Roland Boutique on Amazon

Volca Mockups - the Volcas we wish Korg made

Published on Nov 2, 2019 ranzee

"A fun video showcasing some of the funniest Korg Volca mockups around. If you have one that I didn't show let us know in a comment below :)"

See this post for the Buchla LSD.

Elektron Analog Rytm & Four UPDATE ...and they said we would never get this

Published on Oct 22, 2019 BoBeats

"Elektron just came out with a new update for the Analog Rytm & Four, both mk1 and mk2. Read more about it here http://www.elektron.se // If you enjoy my coverage become a Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/bobeats

Also check Ranz video on the original Analog Four and this update:"

Elektron OS 1.40 Analog Four MK1

Published on Oct 22, 2019 ranzee

"Elektron have just released a new firmware OS 1.40 which enables the Analog Four to send MIDI OUT! Insane! Check it out :)

Video also shows how to update the firmware :)"

Yamaha Reface CS - 10 FREE custom patches & demo

Published on Jun 26, 2017 ranzee av

"This video show the features of the Yamaha Reface CS with 10 free custom patches that I've made. You can get them here, all you need is the free Soundmondo app on your iPhone/iPad.

The video covers patch loading, creation of custom sounds and using the SoundMondo App."

Retro: Akai MPC Live + gear jam

Published on Nov 12, 2017 ranzee av

"Live jam with the Akai MPC Live using MIDI sequences of synthesizers (see gear list below). Multi-camera angles, one-take video, no edits - audio direct from mixer into camera...

Gear used: Akai MPC LIve, Roland D-550, SE-02, JU-06, System-8, System-1, MX-1, Korg Minilogue, Waldorf Streichfett, Strymon BigSky, EHX Smallstone, Fairlight CMI Samples - other samples include Alesis HR16A, Yamaha Reface CS and my voice!"

Retro - Akai MPC Live Only (No talking)

Published on Nov 7, 2017 ranzee av

"A live performance on the Akai MPC Live - more of a different retro (80s style) to this track. All samples recorded by me (see list below), no external gear. One take, no edits, single camera recorded on a Zoom Q4 direct audio out of MPC Live into the camera.

Samples:
► Fairlight CMI
► Roland D-50
► Roland SE-02
► Roland JU-06
► Roland System-8
► Roland System-1
► Waldorf Streichfett
► Korg Minilogue
► Alesis HR16A
► My voice

Filmed in my hotel room in Brisbane, QLD, Australia. Yeah, I got bored! I guess this also qualifies as my 3rd coffee table jam!

All work is original without any commercial benefit from supplier or manufacturer."