Sequential Take5 Filter Vowel

video upload by verstaerker

"the Take5 talked to me ... and told me i was underestimating his Modulation Matrix
So i took a closer look and modulated the Filter via VCO2 , wich got a shape modulation from LFO2, wich was speed modulated by LFO1.
There quite some hidden possibilities in the Matrix.

Here's the Base-Patch
https://e1.pcloud.link/publink/show?c..."

Sequential Take5 Test1

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"first test with my new Sequential Take5"

OXI One Multitrack

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"i used OXI Ones Multitrackmode and Euclidean Generator to program some drum patterns for the Nord Drum 3P

2 other patterns are created using the arp - playing the Novation Peak and Macbeth M3X"

OXI One - Arp Performance Test

video upload by verstaerker

"trying out thew OXI One Arp mode on two tracks via CV/Gate
one plays the R*S Serge, the other plays the Cwejman S1"

OXI One Test1

video upload by verstaerker

"a very first Test of my new OXI One sequencer
sequencing the Nord Drum 3P and Roland System-1m in Multitrackmode (basically just unmuting tracks)

sorry for the camera audio... but i will make more tests in the coming days with proper audio"

hepatectomizing estimator I

video upload by verstaerker

"Sound improvisation with Soma Labs Lyra-8 , Roland SH-01, PIN-Electronics Portabella
(listen loud!)"

verstaerkerII "When Machines Dream of Revolt"

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"the latest track of my side-project verstaerkerII , focusing on more melodic music checkout my last album 'Dust'

https://verstaerker.bandcamp.com/albu...

https://music.apple.com/de/album/dust..."

Metropolis

video by verstaerker

"Metropolis. A musical impression by verstaerker.

Many synths where harmed during the making. To name a few:
Buchla Easel, Macbeth M3X, elektron Machinedrum,Analog Four, Analog Rytm, Korg Ms20Mini,PIN Portabella, Roland SH-1, Yocto 8080, SomaLabs The Pipe, Modal Cobalt 8M, elektron Analog Heat, Strymon Volante, TC M3000"

New Gear Testdrive - Korg, TC, Strymon, Roland

video by verstaerker

"Got some new gear to test out, so I made this little track
first Sequence made with the Korg NTS-1, sequenced on the Korg Sq-64 and added some delay with the Strymon Volante

Drums made with the Yocto 8080 send through the Sherman 2x2 with some reverb on the Snare added from the TC-M3000

The later appearing sequence is from the Roland Cloud System-100, wich sounds really analog …also added Sherman Drive and Tape-Echo

The Strymon Volante is really the best Tape-Simulation out there.
The Korg Sq-64 is a quite capable sequencer . I’m not so happy that saving projects requires additionally a proper shutdown of the device. And creating/changing longer notes is a bit complicated … considering they call it polyphonic sequencer.

I love the TC-M3000 .. the reverb sounds very natural. It’s great for everything where you want to recognize the original sound and don’t smear everything with a cloud of reverb.

I was very surprised how well the Roland Cloud plugins sound. Especially the SH-2 and System-100."

Eventide H7600 Test - with PIN Electronics Portabella

video by verstaerker

"adding some big reverb to some wild Portabella sounds"

Eventide H7600 Test - Melodie transformed


"using the tweaked preset 'Levitation Alpha' to transform a very simple Melodie into an incredible wall of sound"

Wowa Cwejman Has Passed Away

Some sad news in today. Legendary synthesizer maker Wlodzimierz Cwejman, known as Wowa Cwejman to the synth community, has passed away. As anyone who has visited this site over the years knows, his creations are recognized as the best of the best when it comes to quality and sound. He will be sorely missed.

The following was shared by Maho Cwejman:

“I’m incredibly sad to say that Wlodzimierz Cwejman (Wowa ) passed away yesterday. Wowa was an incredible man making great things and I love that we made so many together. Right now I hope you appreciate I need some time but will come back as soon as possible with an update to Cwejman. I want to thank everyone for your support and kind words🙏 Wlodzimierz Cwejman 1949-2021

Cwejman music AB
#Cwejman”


A tribute by verstaerker:

In Memory of Wowa Cwejman
video by verstaerker

"In memory of Wowa Cwejman who passed away 30.01.2021
Thank you Wowa for you wonderful instruments wich always inspired me making music.

The video is from a workshop long time ago in Schneidersbuero .. i think around 2008.
The music is made in 2007 after i bought my Cwejman S1. The sounds are done with a Doepfer A-154/155 Sequencer, Cwejman S1 and a Roland JV1080 for the pad.

Rest in Peace!"


And a couple of interviews from the archives:

Wowa Cwejman Interview From Totally Wired [previously posted here]

Published on Jan 19, 2017 brian tregaskin

"last bit of totally wired which includes interview with wowa cwejman"

Totally Wired was a documentary associated with Schneiders Buero, the people behind SUPERBOOTH.

Workshop with Wowa Cwejman @SchneidersLaden [previously posted here]

Published on Jan 15, 2019

"At the beginning of July 2018 SchneidersLaden had the opportunity to welcome Wowa Cwejman again. The occasion was the presentation of four new modules. Wowa Cwejman was so kind to give us an overview of these modules in the large showroom of SchneidersLaden, together with Tom Körting they went through all new aspects of the modules and patched some sound examples. With the displayed oscilloscope you get a good sense of what is happening with the signals. All in all a lot of new possibilities to explore!

Update: a tribute from C Nich0llsL.



"Single take recording from Cwejman S1. I was fortunate to pick up one of the last batch (in grey). Had been kicking myself for not getting one when they fist launched for several years. It is beautiful.
The recording had been sitting on my desktop for a couple of months. After hearing of Wowa's passing, I am sharing as an homage to the beautiful tone of this instrument and to the man that created it.
Recorded through Strymon;s Night Sky, the resonances seem to stretch out into the darkness.
Left unadorned for those who may want to take a moment and gaze at the Night Sky.
Thank you, for a beautiful instrument."

Generator - Subharmonicon - Portabella - Sequence

video by verstaerker

"using only the Analogue Solutions Generator Sequencer to sequence Moog Subharmonicon and PIN Electronics Portabella"

Cobalt 8M - 003

verstaerker

"playing a chilled chord sound with the Cobalt 8M, a beat on the Cwejman S1 , a subtle Pad on the Ms-20 Mini and a little funky bleep-sequence on the Easel support it"

verstaerker Cobalt 8M posts

Peak-Pad

verstaerker

"just a nice Padsound i recently made"

Cobalt 8M - 001

verstaerker

"my first try using my new Modal Cobalt8M in a musical context
first i created baseline-patch, recorded a loop of it and layered it with another patch and sequence on the Digitakt i created nice Beat"

Cobalt 8M - 002 - Chord Modes

"trying out different chord modes with an simple arpeggio-sequence
digitakt beat from previous video to make it more interesting"

Polivoks-Acid

verstaerker

"using the TD-3 sequencer CV/Gate out to play the Polivoks.Pro"

Portabella Jam 2

verstaerker

"another crazy sound-jam with the PIN Electromnics Portabella - sequenced using the Analog Solutins Generator and added some delay. I recorded this second take were you dont see me turning the knobs but controlling the projected visuals"

Portabella Jam

verstaerker

"Jam with Potabella sequenced by Analoge Solutions Generator , Digitakt, Peak, Easel and Analog Heat"

Wellenbrecher

verstaerker

"my latest dark, heavy and experimental track

Gear used:
elektron Analog Rytm
elektron Octatrack
Macbeth Elements
Cwejman S1
Novation Peak
Buchla Easel

please checkout further music
https://soundcloud.com/verstaerkermusic
https://verstaerker.bandcamp.com
https://verstaerkerahead.bandcamp.com"

Macbeth Elements Springverb

verstaerker

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