"The Wavy Industries Monkey (https://wavyindustries.com/monkey ) is a tiny 2 octave #midikeyboard that comes with a 16 track #sequencer /looper, #arpeggiator with different styles, and a lot of built in MIDI effects (delay, stutter...). This video is a short walkthrough and also a rant on the state of bluetooth midi on Windows and Linux
00:00 demo 1
00:27 hi
00:58 bluetooth MIDI on Windows - oh well
02:32 hardware walkthrough
06:45 call for papers ;-)
07:07 16 track sequencer demo / jam
10:45 verdict
11:26 extra: playing a hardware synth, and bluetooth MIDI on Linux - oh well
13:59 bye-bye
"Monkey is a pocket sized Bluetooth MIDI keyboard. It has several built in unique MIDI effects, a drum machine and a looper. Each of the effects is equiped with 10 different algorithms. Monkey is optimised for low latency and low power consumption, enabling several months of usage without changing the battery. It connects to lots of hosts including macOS, OP-1F, ipadOS, Windows and Android.
We believe Bluetooth has great unutilized potential. But we can not tap into this without making Bluetooth very easy and practical to use, and providing high reliability. Monkey is our first product which taps into this. From our perspective we don't see a bunch of Bluetooth-centric MIDI devices on the market. This is the core idea from where Monkey originates from: lets make a device which only connects via Bluetooth and explore which new form factors and workflows spores out of this idea."
"This is a video I have made for a live music video 'challenge' at the German synth forum sequencer.de. I won with that. But there was nothing to win but experience and honor.
The center of this setup is the MPC One. It plays just midi pattern that I composed beforehand for the GS Music E7, the small Roland and the Novation Peak. The Kurzweil is not controlled, but the E7 runs through the audio ins and is used as a FX processor with delay and reverb for the E7. The PC4 is just played with internal sounds here. Switches and sliders are either set to control internals, the E7 or the fx. I progammed a multi that is able to play the sounds via switch and control the fx as well.
The last pattern is a respectfully stolen melody of Ehsan Gelsi. The whole style of this live sequencing is the technique he shows in his videos."
"In this demo we demonstrate some of the features and the workflow of the Tubbutec Mc-2oh2 modification for the Roland MC-202 synthesizer.
MC-2oh2 adds a lot of additional features, such as MIDI, an pattern based sequencer, arpeggiatior extra modulations and more... https://tubbutec.de/mc-2oh2/"
"Testing the betaversion of my forthcoming module VMC-2. The module converts analogue voltages (triggers/gates/cv) into MIDI-Data. In the Video two Doepfer A-155 send CVs and Triggers into the module and the module sends MIDI to a Roland/Boss SC-33.
"Ci siamo, qui giochiamo in casa perchè @faselunare3814 è il brand che nasce dall'esperienza nel settore della musica e dell'elettronica di Francesco e Alessandro (Soundmit). Il primo modulo è stato il VEGA, recentemente aggiornato alla versione 2.0 del firmware. Un modulo che in soli 6HP offre 4 voci drum complete in sintesi (con i DSP modellati da Stefano D'Angelo di @orastron5861) ma anche la possibilità di usare samples! Nuovi moduli sono in arrivo, Sulax sequencer euclideo, Aladfar espansione CV per il Vega, Ixhie Espansione MIDI e molto altro!
We're here, playing at home because @faselunare3814 is the brand born from Francesco and Alessandro's (Soundmit) experience in the music and electronics industry. The first module was VEGA, recently updated to version 2.0 firmware. A module that, in just 6HP, offers 4 complete drum voices in synthesis (with DSP modeled by Stefano D'Angelo of @orastron5861) but also the possibility to use samples! New modules are on the way, Sulax Euclidean sequencer, Aladfar CV expansion for Vega, Ixhie MIDI Expansion, and much more!
Nous y sommes, jouant à domicile car @faselunare3814 est la marque née de l'expérience de Francesco et Alessandro (Soundmit) dans l'industrie de la musique et de l'électronique. Le premier module était VEGA, récemment mis à jour en version 2.0 du firmware. Un module qui, en seulement 6HP, offre 4 voix de batterie complètes en synthèse (avec DSP modélisé par Stefano D'Angelo de @orastron5861) mais aussi la possibilité d'utiliser des échantillons ! De nouveaux modules arrivent, le séquenceur euclidien Sulax, l'expansion CV Aladfar pour Vega, l'expansion MIDI Ixhie, et bien plus encore !
Estamos aquí, jugando en casa porque @faselunare3814 es la marca nacida de la experiencia en la industria de la música y la electrónica de Francesco y Alessandro (Soundmit). El primer módulo fue VEGA, recientemente actualizado a la versión 2.0 del firmware. ¡Un módulo que, en solo 6HP, ofrece 4 voces de batería completas en síntesis (con DSP modelados por Stefano D'Angelo de @orastron5861) pero también la posibilidad de usar muestras! ¡Nuevos módulos están en camino, el secuenciador euclidiano Sulax, la expansión CV Aladfar para Vega, la Expansión MIDI Ixhie, y mucho más!
Si ringraziano per il video @pvmlab6423 - Max Esposito e Gabriele Guarnieri #soundmit #faselunare #eurorack #synthesizers #modularsynth #torino"
"Three BIG analog synths of SIX voices from the SEQUENTIAL brand are under our scope. And we receive our friend Chris Calcutt of Focusrite UK to solve this electronic maze. You can interact live with us, asking anything related you want. The session is translated both ways to and from english and spanish with Zígor López (Holmusic) and José Antonio Álvarez (Future Music Spain).
[ESP] Tres GRANDES sintetizadores analógicos de SEIS voces de la marca SEQUENTIAL están bajo nuestro foco. Y recibimos a nuestro amigo Chris Calcutt de Focusrite UK para resolver este laberinto electrónico. Puedes interactuar en vivo con nosotros, preguntando cualquier cosa relacionada que desees. La sesión está traducida en ambos sentidos entre inglés y español con Zígor López (Holmusic) y José Antonio Álvarez (Future Music España).
Prophet-6, a winner's heritage / la herencia de un ganador
In the purest style of Dave Smith, Prophet-6 is a tribute to the classic polysynth of the 80s, but elevated to the category of electronic instrument of the 21st century, "the result of our effort to build the modern analog polysynth with the most incredible sound", in the words of the great designer.
The Sequential Circuits Prophet-6 synthesizer retains the best details of the vintage Prophet-5 - truly analog VCOs, filters and VCAs - and enriches them with advanced effects, a polyphonic step sequencer and other goodies.
[ESP] Al más puro estilo de Dave Smith, Prophet-6 es un homenaje del clásico polisinte de los 80, pero elevado a la categoría de instrumento electrónico del siglo XXI, "el resultado de nuestro esfuerzo para construir el polisinte analógico moderno con el sonido más increíble", según las palabras del gran diseñador.
El sintetizador Sequential Circuits Prophet-6 conserva los mejores detalles del clásico añejo Prophet-5 -VCOs, filtros y VCAs auténticamente analógicos-, y los enriquece con efectos avanzados, un secuenciador polifónico por pasos y otras bondades.
Oberheim & Sequential OB-6: Analog power on every side / potencia analógica por los cuatro costados
Developed in direct collaboration with Tom Oberheim, OB-6 takes its inspiration from this master's original designs to deliver "authentic vintage SEM tones with the stability and flexibility of modern technology".
The OB-6 architecture integrates two oscillators per voice plus a sub-oscillator, with saw, variable pulse and triangular waveforms (this only in OSC-2) – all of them continuously variable for greater harmonic diversity. Each voice passes through a 12dB multimode filter (with low-pass, -high, -band, and band-reject responses), inspired by the original SEM circuits. And of course, the analog route is completed with Voltage Controlled Amplifiers (VCA).
[ESP] Desarrollado con la colaboración directa de Tom Oberheim, OB-6 toma su inspiración en los diseños originales de este maestro para ofrecer "auténticos tonos añejos SEM con la estabilidad y flexibilidad de la tecnología moderna".
La arquitectura de OB-6 integra dos osciladores por voz más un sub-oscilador, con formas de onda sierra, pulso variable y triangular (ésta sólo en OSC-2) –todas ellas continuamente variables para una mayor diversidad armónica. Cada voz atraviesa un filtro multimodo de 12dB (con respuestas paso-bajo, -alto, -banda y -banda eliminada), inspirado en los circuitos SEM originales. Y por descontado, la ruta analógica se completa con Amplificadores Controlados por Tensión (VCA).
Trigon-6, the analog polysynth with three VCOs and ladder filter that excited Dave Smith Trigon-6, el polisinte analógico con tres VCO y filtro en escalera que entusiasmó a Dave Smith
Sequential Trigon-6 adds a unique stamp to the timeless sound of its family, with feedback, overdrive, and an innovative two-pole mode (12dB drop) over the ladder filter, "for greater versatility and width in your palette of tones". Its filter design is an evolution of the circuitry included in the successful Pro 3 synthesizer.
[ESP] Sequential Trigon-6 añade un sello único al sonido atemporal de su familia, con realimentación, saturación, y un innovador modo de dos polos (caída de 12dB) sobre el filtro en escalera, "para obtener una mayor versatilidad y amplitud en su paleta de tonos". Su diseño de filtro es una evolución de la circuitería incluida en el exitoso sintetizador Pro 3."
"Silhouette eins is a #synthesizer that converts images into sound. You can learn more here: https://www.silhouette-synthesizer.de - or watch this video. Table of contents:
00:00 longest intro drone ever on this channel 03:03 hello 04:14 taking some pictures outside... 04:22 explanation: the general concept and hardware overview 05:28 using the lightbox for shaping sound 07:03 using the pattern sheets 08:18 using two of them at once 08:28 user interface walkthrough: basic synth parameters 09:55 modulators 11:04 envelopes and lfos 11:28 using pictures and videos 12:21 blending image sources 12:47 Silhouette eins web page 13:09 some short demos using various photos: 1 - the crow (scan field modulation) 14:23 demo 2 - the wave (image blending, manual scan field movement) 16:40 demo 3 - FLOYD (using an external sequencer) 17:40 demo 4 - cherry tree / gray scales - sine waves using smooth gradients 18:25 visual sampling ("Vimpler") - vimpling the Roland J-6 19:27 conclusion, YouTube chant 19:49 outro demo
"Wir sprechen über #Synthesizer, #Sequencer und Musik.
Wer verwenden Neuigkeiten als Idee, spinnen und „philosophieren“ aber meist die Themen weiter und machen Hands-On und generelle Gespräche über alles zum Thema.
Unterstütze uns: https://sequencertalk.synthesizers.de
bzw. dort kaufen bei Bedarf: https://shop.synthesizers.de
Dean & Moogulator
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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the 1010music nanobox Fireball wavetable synthesizer. Is this ultra-compact digital synthesizer just another lifestyle accessory or can it keep up with its big software counterparts like Serum VST? Is it a better choice than its granular (nanobox lemondrop) and FM drum machine siblings (nanobox razzmatazz). Is it too smol to be a performance synth???
Thanks to Tomeso for sending me this nanobox as a long term loan: https://www.tomeso.de/
"CASIO XW.G1 SYNTHESIZER EXPERIMENT
Além de muito bonito, este Synth é complexo e oferece uma ampla gama de sons, além do Beat Box excelente e Sequencer(Drum Machine)"
Googlish:
"CASIO XW.G1 SYNTHESIZER EXPERIMENT
In addition to being very beautiful, this Synth is complex and offers a wide range of sounds, in addition to the excellent Beat Box and Sequencer(Drum Machine)"
"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Casio RZ-1. Is this classic 80s drum machine and sampler the holy grail for nailing the vintage sound of early De La Soul (Three Feet High and Rising), Wu Tang Clan (The RZA), Daft Punk and the Chemical Brothers or is it just a corny lofi beats maker? Can it stand it's ground when compared to the Roland TR-707 or lofi sampler instruments like the Roland SP-202 or Roland SP-303?
Thanks to Levni for lending me this beautiful antique:
https://levni.bandcamp.com/
Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:59 Overview Casio RZ1
01:25 Drum Sounds
01:54 Limitations
02:06 Faders
02:20 Multiple Outputs
02:34 Choke Groups
02:42 Sampling Functionality
03:15 Sampling Process (+ More Limitations)
03:33 Sequencer
04:06 Even More Limitations (the Big Ones)
04:11 Backups (SysEx, MT Port)
04:34 Pricing
04:43 History of the Instrument, Famous Users, Thanks
05:16 Hate
05:39 Jam 1 (Old School House)
06:32 Jam 2 (Old School Dub Techno)
07:32 Finale (Boom Bap x Downtempo)
08:04 Verdict"
Use the player controls on bottom to skip around. You can find descriptions for each video below. You can find additional Synthesizers.com contest posts here.
Playlist:
1. O Z Hall: Zebra Synth
Dive into the enthralling world of synthesizers and witness O Z Hall's outstanding entry, "Zebra Synth", in the Synthesizers.com Composition Contest. Crafted with unparalleled precision and technique, this remarkable composition combines an array of captivating sounds that will take you on a breathtaking sonic journey.
Hall masterfully utilizes three distinctive patches in "Zebra Synth" to create an immersive soundscape. The first patch features a drone made using a Q106A oscillator, which is meticulously processed by a wave folder. Another oscillator, intertwined with linear FM from the wavefolder output, results in a fascinating "clang tone" that is beautifully amplified by a digital reverb.
In the second patch, a sequenced voice is artfully produced by employing two re-paneled Q106 oscillators. One output is channeled into the input of the linear FM, which subsequently provides intriguing timbral variations. The Q119A sequencer's 3rd row masterfully controls a Ratchet effect, adding even further depth to the composition. An expertly-applied digital delay effect enriches the output of this patch.
Lastly, the lead voice is ingeniously designed using the Q169 Dual Oscillator with Pulse Width modulation. O Z Hall skillfully manipulates the 24db/oct low pass filter in real-time to deliver an electrifying performance. The extended digital delay effect ties the entire sonic experience together. O Z Hall's "Zebra Synth" draws its arsenal of modular synthesis tools from the Synthesizers.com catalog, including Q106, Q106A, Q119A, Q171, Q148, Q127, Q169, Q168, Q167, Q114, Q174, and Q175A modules. The creative process has been meticulously executed, showcasing how these modules can be combined to engineer a rich and dynamic sound adventure.
":In this video, we'll walk through the factory presets. These are quite basic and can be easily customized and extended with the following modifiers :
/2, /4, /8, plays each N times
x3, x7 plays x time on 4 or 8 bars,X for chance, II for ratchet.
The presets are only 8 because of the code functionalities included inside the TS1.
for all informations please refer to quick guide 3.8 at: https://bvr-instruments.net/support .
Dans cette vidéo, nous allons parcourir les préréglages d'usine. Ceux-ci sont assez basiques et peuvent être facilement personnalisés et étendus avec les modificateurs suivants:
/2, /4, /8, joue chaque N fois
x3, x7 joue x fois sur 4 ou 8 mesures, X pour la chance, II pour le cliquet.
Les préréglages ne sont que 8 en raison des fonctionnalités de code incluses dans le TS1.
pour toutes informations merci de vous référer au guide rapide 3.8 sur : https://bvr-instruments.net/support ."
A mini MD900. Some details Google translated from Amazona.de:
"Mayer EMI's new Vibes is a virtual analog synthesizer offering wavetable synthesis capabilities using the same X-VA engine as the MD900, all in a seemingly lower size and price.
As with the MD900, the X-VA sound engine features 4-part multitimbrality, two virtual analog or wavetable oscillators per voice and an additional sample-based noise section, 16-voice polyphony and stereo. The multimode filter allows the emulation of classic filter types and the routing matrix allows the routing of the different modulation options. Finally, each of the four parts has its own effects section, with reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, compressor, EQ, and more.
In addition, you find a sample-based drum section, an arpeggiator, a step sequencer and a clip launch function. On the subject of connectivity, the latter seems quite complete, with inputs and outputs on 6.35 mm jack, a DIN MIDI input and output, or three USB ports.
The release date has not yet been announced, but the Vibes should be available from retailers of the brand at a price of around €2,000. More information to follow on the Mayer EMI website."
"The Yester Versio arrived the other day, so I wanted to compare it to the other Noise Engineering delay lines I have handy: Melotus Versio (which is actually a granular sampler, but is easily used as a delay), and Imitor Versio, which is a delay with an unusual dose of attitude.
