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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

MFB Microzwerg MkII

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"The mk2 version is technically identical to the old version but it comes in a nice looking, black anodized metal housing with wooden sides.

The Microzwerg not only bridges the gap between Nanozwerg and Kraftzwerg. Due to its dual multimode-filter, it also offers an individual signal-path with specific sound potential. Microzewrg's numerous patch connections are perfect for interfacing with other analog synthesizers or sequencers.

The Microzwerg Mk2 has 2 x VCOs, 2 x multi-mode filters, 1 x ADSR envelope and 2 x LFOs.

Oscillators: VCO1: triangle, sawtooth, square and needle impulse VCO2: triangle, sawtooth, square and noise. Maximum detuning of oscillators is one octave. Oscillator synchronisation possible via a patch cable.

The 2 x filters are 12dB/octave state variable multi-mode filters with resonance up to self-oscillation and the filter types available are low pass, band pass, high pass and notch (band reject). The filters are coupled serially for creating new filter types like dual band passes or to double the slope when both filters are set to the same filter type. By patching a cable you can set both filters parallel. there are common cutoff and resonance controls for both filters. the space control shifts the cutoff frequencies. Each filter has an own audio input e.g. for filtering external aufio signals.

The envelope is a classic ADSR type.

The 2 x LFOs offer 4 x waveform shapes each and a one-shot-function, where the selected waveform is played only once after a gate-trigger, thus imitating a simple envelope that might be used for pitch or VCA control. LFO 2 includes a sample & hold. Internal modulation wirings offer LFO control over the filters' cutoff as well as the oscillators' pitch or VCO 2's pulse width. LFO 2's speed can be modulated by an external control voltage, allowing increasing or decreasing the speed by a factor of 30. Using this feature, the Microzwerg is capable of extreme slow and fast modulations.

The signal-path VCO 1/2-VCF 1/2-VCA as well as the common main modulations is internally prewired, so that Microzwerg can be played immediately. All further routings are created using the patch jacks. These can be used or controlled by Microzwerg itself or any compatible external device.

The Microzwerg can be controlled by MIDI from any compatible keyboard or DAW. Note commands are received as well as pitch-wheel (+/- 2 semitones) and modulation-wheel data, the latter controlling the filter's cutoff frequency.

Features

Semi-modular analogue synthesizer
Dual oscillator, dual multimode-filter
Separate inputs/outputs for both filters
18 patch connections in signal chain
2 x LFOs with One Shot-function
CV/gate and MIDI control"

Serge Modular vid #126


Published on Feb 11, 2014 Phisynth·108 videos

Synth Snippets by Mr Woofer & DSI Tetra - Oxygene I Loop



Synth Snippets by Mr Woofer Featuring the DSI Tetra, Roland JD-990 & Yamaha TX7 & TX802.

And one more not in the playlist:

DSI Tetra - Oxygene I Loop


"JMJ's Oxygene I loop. All sounds by Dave Smith Tetra."

This one in via Soviet Space Child.

The Emphase Synthesizer by NONLINEAR LABS


Note this is the first NONLINEAR LABS post.

Some details via NONLINEAR LABS:

"The housing of the Emphase synthesizer consists of two parts: the performance cabinet and the creation cabinet. The performance cabinet is very compact, but it contains all of the instrument's processor and audio components; it can be used separately from the creation cabinet in "play only" situations. The creation cabinet is a detachable extension of the user interface for sonic exploration and sound design and can also be useful for controlling a complex performance. It requires a connection to the performance cabinet for operation.

The modular design is open for variable user interface concepts. The current configuration:
- Four Selection Panels, each with 24 buttons with corresponding state-indicating LEDs. The software-defined functions of the buttons are indicated by interchangeable magnetic foils.
- Edit Panel with 18 buttons, an incremental encoder, and a 256 x 64 OLED display

Functions:
Parameter editing:
- selecting parameters
- displaying labels and values of parameters
- changing values
Presets:
- browsing, selecting and recalling presets
- storing the current edit buffer as new preset
- overwriting, deleting, moving and sorting of presets
Morphing:
- between two presets
- between the current state and a preset
Unlimited Undo for all sound editing interactions"

Sections based on labels below:

ENVELOPE A
ENVA-MODULATION
ENVELOPE C
ENVB MODULATION
ENVC MODULATION
ENVELOP B

OSCILLATOR A
SHAPER A
SHAPER B
OSCILLATORB

RING MOD
FEEDBACK MIZER
COMB FILTER
STATE VARIABLE FILTER
OUTPUT MIZER

CABINET
B-POLE FILTER
FLANGER
ECHO
REVERB
MACRO CONTROLS
PITCHBEND
MASTER"

Waldorf Wave 16 Voice Model

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NED Synclavier II Brochure, Akai's Mike McRoberts, AES, Sting & Branford Marsalis



Some scans of the NED Synclavier II brochure and a cool little bit of synth history in via Mike McRoberts. If you remember from this earlier post, Mike was the US Project manager for Akai during the MPC-60 days.

"The best event I ever went to at a trade show was sponsored by NED. It was at AES, and was a private party at the Palladium in NYC. I managed to get a couple of the metal embossed tickets. It seemed like a normal product presentation, until they announced Sting. Sting came out and sang to a track played by the Synclavier. This was right before his first solo album had come out. Then Sting, said. 'Let's bring out Branford Marsalis.' He came out playing a soprano sax. Then Sting, one by one, brought out his new touring band that had supported on the his solo album. It was a great night of new music."

DrumJam - Bedlam Demo


Published on Feb 10, 2014 Sonosaurus·11 videos

"This video demonstrates the new BEDLAM feature in DrumJam v1.2. It features several of the new kits in the Electro Pack in-app purchase as well.

See more at http://drumjamapp.com

On the App Store"

iTunes: DrumJam - Sonosaurus LLC

Roland Jupiter 4 Custom Patches/Sounds


Published on Feb 11, 2014 synthartist69·1,191 videos

"Sorry for the noise at times....did not realize I was clipping at the mixer!"

Poly Eurorack Jam (MicroBrute, Eurorack, MPC 1000, DRM1, Zoom R16, JV-1010, etc.)


Published on Feb 11, 2014 The Tuesday Night Machines·79 videos

"No time to tidy up! The new setup is almost complete! Polyphonic Eurorack sounds, Zoom R16 recorder and a Microbrute! Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c...

Questions or comments? Go ahead and post them below! :) Thanks for watching!

MORE INFO:

Gear used in this video:
- Eurorack Modular Synthesizer (with Vermona qMi, MFB OSC02, Sound of Shadows, Plague Bearer, Ataraxic Translatron, Voice of Saturn VCF, etc. see: http://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/vi...)
- Arturia Microbrute (analog synth)
- Roland JV-1010 (ROMpler)
- Vermona DRM-1 mkIII (drum synth)
- Akai MPC 1000 (sequencer)
- Zoom R16 (recording & mastering)

Filmed with a Canon EOS 550D (Rebel t2i)."

The 1 Armed Swamp Creature


Published on Feb 11, 2014 burnkit2600·52 videos

"Through the dense and murky patch cord canopy, emerges a crocodilian creature on the hunt for beats.

This is a demo of the Semi-modular moogerfooger rig, plus TR-606 DFM and Megableep square wave synth."
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