Sputnik Modular - Dual VCO - First Patch

Published on Oct 16, 2015 DivKidMusic

"I enjoy doing these "first patch" videos. It no doubt says a lot to show what I end up doing literally as the first thing once a new module goes in the rack. That said I'm playing around with only part of the sonic palette this things offers, it's gorgeous and horrible when you want it to be! :-)"

Pittsburgh DNA Symbiotic Waves Module - Digital Insanity

Published on Oct 16, 2015 gstormelectro

"All video and audio by G-Storm Electro c.2015
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This is the Pittsburgh Modular DNA Symbiotic Waves module. The DNA of the design, if you will, comes from a prototype synthesizer from Spacehardware called the Cygnx. The idea is that two digital wavetable oscillators could be combined using various forms of processing to create a digital super-wave. Each of the two oscillators can be one of sixteen different wavetables. It just gets crazier when you think about being able to detune one of the oscillators, up to an octave, above the other. You can also use control voltages to vary the amount of processing that takes place. In this video I show you how.

The first part of the video I show the basics of how to operate the module. Then after, I punish my Tascam DR-05 direct recorder with ridiculous digital sonic mayhem. Play at your own risk."

Soleri Apse Acid Jam | Jacques Greene

Published on Oct 16, 2015 Moog Music Inc

"Before his performance at Form Festival, we snagged Jacques Greene to put together a demonstration of the Mother-32 Analog Synthesizer. Set in the Arcosanti Urban Laboratory's cast-metal bell foundry, Greene shows Mother-32 as a component of a minimal-hardware integrated-system. Mother-32's internal sequencer is clocked from the Elektron Octatrack via MIDI, while simultaneously receiving a filter-modulating analog control voltage from the TT-303 Bass Bot. An Eventide Reverb is used to impart a spacial depth to the piece.

Jacques Greene: http://jacquesgreene.com/

Mother-32: http://www.moogmusic.com/products/sem...

Form Festival: http://experienceform.com/

Arcosanti: https://arcosanti.org/"

The Dreadbox Hades Analog Bass Synthesizer

via Dreadbox

Full Analog Circuit only with Through Hole Components
1x VCO with 2 suboctaves (3 voices in total)
Pulse width and Glide controls
3-pole 18dB/oct Resonating Low Pass Filter
OTA Distortion Circuit for extreme sounds
OTA based VCA
2 envelope Generators
– Attack, Decay/Release, Sustain (extra snappy and patchable)
– Attack, Release (VCA hardwired)
Triangle Wave LFO
8 point patch matrix eurorack compatible
5 MIDI Octaves from C0 up to C5 or unlimited via CV/Gate

Make Noise LxD

Published on Oct 16, 2015 MAKEN0ISE

"The LxD, Low Strike Duo, is a dual-response, two channel, direct-coupled, Low Pass Gate, which utilizes vactrols in order to provide simultaneous control over the Amplitude and Frequency Spectrum of an INput Signal. It is, in essence, a VCFA (Voltage Controlled Filter Amplifier). Unlike the Optomix, the LxD offers two different filter responses. CH. 1 offers a 12db/ Octave response that is mildly-resonant, while CH. 2 offers a 6bd/ Octave that is non-resonant. The OUTput of CH. 1 is normalled to the INput of CH. 2. This normalization puts the two channels in series, which is similar to the VCF into VCA arrangement made popular by many monosynths of the 1970’s.

Classic VCF-VCA arrangement in small 4hp module

STRIKE INput allows use of Gate signal to trigger Low Pass Gate circuit, "plucking" or "striking" the vactrol

Low noise, low distortion, smooth, natural-sounding circuit

Direct coupled, process audio or control signals

Utilizes 2 vactrols

Pairs well with STO and MATHS

http://www.makenoisemusic.com/lxd.html"

Synth Rorschach #39: Senator Palpatine's Office - Star Wars

Been meaning to post this one literally for years... It's always when I'm watching one of the films and then I forget. :)

So, what design cues do you see here? Hint, the designer recently announced a new hardware synthesizer limited to two runs of 20.

The design cues are also in different scenes in the original Star Wars films. I always wondered if the designer picked up some of his design styles from the films.

Update: a few more design cues from the original films added below. Oh, and ignore the Oreos, although, the size of an Oreo is roughly the size of one of the knobs on the particular synth I thought of. :)

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AHNE Event Set for October 24 at Olin College in Needham, Massachusetts

Full details at alt-mode.

Snip for the archives:

"Analogue Heaven North East SynthFest at Olin College of Engineering
Hosted by Prof. Kent Lundberg
Organizer: Eric Crawley

Time
Saturday, October 24th, 2015
Noon to 5:30PM with performances from 7PM to 9PM
Load in starting at 11AM

What to Expect
Two rooms full of synthesizers for you to check out.
People who are interested in synths to talk synths.
Performances from participants in the evening
Free Admission - thanks to Kent and the folks at Olin College!

Performances
7-9PM
A schedule for performances in the evening will be finalized during the afternoon
If you are interested in performing, contact Eric Crawley"

What does Elements Sound like? (40 mins, Audio Only)

Published on Oct 16, 2015 macbethsynthesizers

"I did this sound collage yesterday using 3 Elements synthesizers and 1 eight track machine. Not all eight tracks are used! I was thinking of Conrad Schnitzler and his solo works when I made this. I was also thinking of the Radiophonic Workshop too....all played by hand- Elements x 3, Elements Miniseq 1, Korg SQ-10 and 1 Ibanez Flying Pan Phaser...there is extensive use of the on-board spring reverberator and the Tape Delay Simulator...this is quite a long audio track but worth a listen, I think!"

VCS3-Mk 2

Published on Oct 16, 2015 PaulLawlerMusic

"Experimenting with the VCS-Mk 2"

VCS3 Test 2

Published on Oct 16, 2015

"Another short test of the VCS-Mk2
Extra delay and reverb from Logic X"

GrainFlux – 2.0 Update Overview

Published on Oct 16, 2015 Spektro Audio

"The new 2.0 update for GrainFlux, our granular / hybrid Max for Live synthesizer, is now available and it includes new features, enhancements and bug fixes.

GrainFlux is a MaxforLive synthesizer that combines different synthesis techniques such as granular, wavetable, and subtractive synthesis to create unique and distinctive sounds. It works by using audio samples to create two different waveforms which can be morphed and modulated. While GrainFlux has a modern and simple to use design, it still offers many powerful and creative ways for you to manipulate its sound.

GrainFlux is available at http://www.spektroaudio.com/grainflux"