Marc Doty Plugs Mark Vail's Vintage Synthesizers & The Synthesizer Books

Published on Oct 16, 2014 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a video within which I will describe the secret to the origin of Automatic Gainsay, and give explicit instructions on how to do exactly what I have done."

You can find Mark's books on Amazon and eBay.

NoisyLittleBugger Bjorklund lives!

Published on Oct 16, 2014 NoisyLittleBugger

And so it begins. This is how it all starts folks.  I created a new NoisyLittleBugger manufacturer/maker channel label for these moving forward. There have been previous posts featuring NoisyLittleBugger but they have been on DIY with the Mutable Instruments Shruthi-1 & Anushri, the Surge VSTi, and the Yamaha FS1R.  I believe this is the first NoisyLittleBugger design post.

Video description:
"Just another meaningless 20 second video. Sorry.

It shows my breadboarded Euclidean Sequencer working for the first time.

https://stimresp.wordpress.com/"

"I’m usually the one to grumble when I come across all those meaningless, grubby 20-second videos on Youtube. But today I’m adding my own. What the hell.

Here is Bjorklund just come to life.

At this moment I have a tight MIDI clock running on the ATMega328 at 24ppqn, with the option to go to a higher resolution if and when I trade-up to a better processor(Teensy 3.1 here I come!).

The 4 encoders and buttons are multiplexed using a single MCP2317, and the LED matrices are driven by 2 MAX7219s (both apparently counterfeit but working perfectly).

What you see are the available tempo divisions from slowest (each quarter note) to fastest (each MIDI tick) flashing across the screen.

I’ve come-up with an elegant way to deal with the note queues, rotation and sending MIDI. I can send notes on 8 tracks, remaining stable to master BPM of >300. All Looking good so far!

All that’s left to do is implement Bjorklund’s algorithm and feed it’s output to the note queue.

Then finally the controls/menu system and that’s it! It’s all optimization from there. It seems the most challenging part is documenting the process, but I’m gathering my notes…"

Reactable Sessions - Le Freak Selector

Published on Oct 16, 2014 Reactable Systems

iTunes: Reactable mobile - Reactable Systems SL

"Reactable Session with Le Freak Selector in Barcelona in September 2014.
Get Reactable for your mobile devices:
iOS http://bit.ly/1ivU5gj
Android http://bit.ly/1s9sgeP

This is the third #Reactable Session of a series, stay tuned!
More from Le Freak Selector on Reactable Community: http://bit.ly/1yu9tm5

If you happen to be a musician coming to Barcelona with an itch to jam with Reactable, get in touch with us!
info @ reactable.com"

Synthesizer Sample Library Review: J4 from Synthmagic / Tronsonic - ARP and Motion

Published on Oct 16, 2014 Synth Anatomy

"Please support Synth Anatomy
http://www.sampleism.com/tw-sounds/sa...

J4 is a custom instrument for Kontakt 5 (5.2.1 required), based on a legendary analogue polysynth from the late 1970s – an ever-present on every synth enthusiast’s ‘Best Ever’ list! J4 is a single oscillator, analogue-style synthesizer featuring 6 waveforms, a sub square wave and a noise generator.
We’ve included 2 sets of samples with J4 – a DI set with Neve-style valve pre-amp/EQ, and a second set, through the same pre-amp and EQ but then recorded to ‘old-stock’ tape on a Studer A807 quarter inch reel-to-reel. making 1GB of sample content in total, there’s plenty of varoety for your productions.
J4 can be set to function in 4-voice mode (just like the original) or switch to full poly and take advantage of the extensive synth conttrols to creat some truly epic sounds of your own!

Available here: http://www.synthmagic.co.uk/j4.html
and here: http://tronsonic.com/j4"

Medic Modules Cranial Saw Dual VCO eurorack module

Published on Oct 16, 2014 Analogue Solutions

"Dual VCO with Glide, X-mod, Sub Osc, Mixer, Sync, CV Mod, LED sliders...
for more details visit http://medicmodules.com"

Medic Modules dual VCO eurorack module overview

Published on Oct 16, 2014 Analogue Solutions

"Medic Modules Cranial Saw dual VCO eurorack module overview"

ZOe vs 223e

Published on Oct 16, 2014 BuchlaBum

"ZOe is the main voice with a droning 261e. Pads control ZOe square wave output pulse width, 261e timbre, location, wet/dry, and envelope decays. Still getting used to the 223e. It's much more sensative than I thought it would be (eg. the flubs I have while performing here)."

Two modular 8-step sequencers to form one 16-step (MU system)

Published on Oct 16, 2014 alternatingbitmusic

"Hexinverter.net's Symple SEQ module is a handy 1U wide mini sequencer, but I feel limited by 8-steps at times so I thought for my portable modular cabinet (my "modbox" as I call it), I'd combine two of them via the Club of the Knobs C 962C Sequential Switch."

A Patch From Scratch #04: Let's build a Drone #TTNM

Published on Oct 16, 2014 The Tuesday Night Machines

"In this episode I try to improvise a drone sound, using various forms of CV modulation.

A drone or droning sound is usually a continuous "dull" sound. But it doesn't have to be! Let's make it a continuous sound, which is a little more busy, which is great for anything from synth noise to pop music I'd say.

My Eurorack case on ModularGrid:
http://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/vi...

Eurorack Modular Synth Modules used in this video:
- Intellijel Dixie 1 VCO
- Malekko Wiard Anti-Oscillator VCO
- Music Thing Modular Thonk Turing Machine & Pulses Expander Sequencer
- Erica Synth Polivoks VCF Filter
- Intellijel uVCF Filter
- Intellijel uAtt Attenuator
- Synthrotek EKO Delay
- 2x Make Noise Function Generator
- Intellijel Quadra Quad Envelope Generator
- Make Noise Mod Demix Ring Modulator
- Expert Sleepers Disting
- Doepfer A-138 Exponential Mixer

Recorded on a Zoom R16 Multitrack Recorder.

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

Martin Kern - Modular Sounds: Serge & Eurorack

Published on Oct 16, 2014 inbetweenmovements

"Oscillators: Make Noise DPO, Z3000 Smart VCO MKII, Serge New Timbral Oscillator
Effects: Intellijel designs µFold II, Make Noise Echophon
1st Expert Sleepers Disting in LFO mode, 2nd Expert Sleepers Disting in Dual Waveshaper MODE
Sequencer: Make Noise Rene, KM-MIQU 01-16 v2.0 (VSTi)
Recorded in LIve
Vst Effect: Softube Spring Reverb"

KORG Gadget for iPad | Newly Added Features!

Published on Oct 15, 2014 KORGINC

iTunes: KORG Gadget - KORG INC.

"An expansive arsenal of synthesizers; opening a new world for mobile music production!

KORG Gadget is the multi-track music creation app ranked number one in the music section of iTunes App Stores around the world!"

Bilbao is the Elektron Monomachine looking instrument at the beginning of the video. It's an in app purchase currently at $9.99. "The beats you need right now are generated at lightning speed. This is a one-shot sampler gadget with 16 parts. Numerous beats redolent with lo-fi feel are built in, expanding the range of the 'London' drum sound module gadget. In addition, you can freely import your own samples to limitlessly expand your sound set."