Seattle Synth Meet 2016 Pics

Som pics of the Seattle Synth Meet 2016 hosted on Sunday, January 17, at Substantial.
Great venue and great hosts. Big thanks to Tom, Cindy and Shawn for hosting!

Update: and some pics via Larry Kleinke, aka Computer Controlled:

MEMORYMOOG 【SYNTHESIZER MUSIC】 - "In The Beginning" - Ambient chillout / space music

Published on Jan 17, 2016 Synthesizer Style

"'In The Beginning' is an older synthesizer composition I finally realized on what I could not for the life of me remember which synths I used (Memorymoog.). My style of synthesizer music could be Ambient, Chillout, or Space Music; but I suppose it doesn't even matter. Please "show more" for more info. I hope you have a good subwoofer. I have set this performance to a 'video.'"

Audulus 2 Minute Tip - How to Make a Tremolo Effect

Published on Jan 17, 2016 Bimini Road

"Wondering how to begin designing effects in Audulus? You can't get more simple than a Tremolo.

A Tremolo effect (known to Fender enthusiasts as "Vibrato" but we'll get to that one later) is a modulated amplitude (i.e. volume) level. Electrically, this is usually done by driving a lamp or LED with an LFO circuit, while the audio path runs through a light-dependent resistor (LDR). The Light + LDR makes an Optocoupler. This isolates the LFO from the circuit and keeps your audio path super clean.

In Audulus, however, none of that is necessary. All you need to make a Tremolo is an LFO and a Level node. Apply the LFO's output to the Level node, run your audio in and out, and bam, you have a Tremolo!

This tutorial also shows you some beginning steps you can take to modify the LFO: adding to the signal increases the "floor," or how low the volume gets. Multiplying the signal (really, dividing, since we're multiplying by a number between 0-1), will expand or shrink its overall range.

The 2 Minute Tip series breaks apart topics on Audulus into bite-sized chunks. I don't talk during the tutorials (though there are a few notes that pop up), and this is so that international viewers who don't understand English well don't feel left out. Familiarize yourself with the node menu and my navigation won't be so mystifying. In the future, we'll develop a finger press indicator so you can see where I'm tapping.

http://www.audulus.com
http://forum.audulus.com
http://www.biminiroadelectronics.com/...
https://soundcloud.com/biminiroadmusi..."

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The E950 Acapella Quartet

Published on Jan 17, 2016 kv3x

"Well, actually this is a single E950, recorded in one take with output through the E580. Clock is from the E102 to Brains/Pressure Points along with Rene, with CV outs from both to the E950. Audio output from the E950 goes to the E580, and Delay and Tap Outs to the WMD Multimode VCA A and B input channels. CV A is from an A-143-2 envelope and CV B is modulated from the E950 Digital Out, which also hits the Offset input of the E580.

Headphones are best, but remember, it’s just noise. :P"

Is anyone else feeling the need to burp?

Plan B Model 17 Triple Event Timer: the one nobody "got"

Published on Jan 17, 2016 Peter Grenader

"Of all the 26 products in the Plan B line, this was the only one which tanked. Few understood it, but those who did got more than 1. While it is not being exercised close to it's full potential in this video, you can get a description of what it was capable of here:

https://web.archive.org/web/201206020..."

Plan B Model 17 Triple Event Timer: reprize

Published on Jan 17, 2016 Peter Grenader

Synthesizers.com Q107 MS20-Style Filter Sweep

Published on Jan 17, 2016 wogsalg mit

"Two Q107 filters in series - highpass followed by lowpass, a bit of resonance on both, simulating a Korg MS20 kind of thing. Recorded straight via an Apogee Duet into an iPhone 5. The VCO outputs are attenuated quite a bit before they hit the filters to reduce crazy distortion, and it still sounds pretty badass. i'm controlling both filters' cutoff with a Q125 Signal Generator into a mult, just so i can control both filters with one knob. Sequencer is the Q960/Q963 with a Q128 Switch to break up the triggers and a Q961 to set the gate time, and a Q117 S&H to hold the CVs over the non-triggered steps."

Orbit Sampler HTML5 Drum Machine

You'll find it online here.

"It allows you to compose and manipulate 64-step sequences and upload in browser directly to soundcloud. I'd be happy for you to post the above on your blog if you find it relevant."

Creamware Minimax ASB

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"This is an amazing synth module is a faithful recreation of the original Minimoog, with several impressive innovations. Its onboard programmable effects processor including delay and other must-haves gives this baby huge sound. Adjustable velocity control of filter and amp sections adds more expression than the original would allow you. Built-in filter overload, external input to filter, and best of all, 12-voice polyphony make this just about the most formidable Minimoog clone ever made. Extensive midi implementation gives you control over even more features.

I updated the firmware on this unit two years ago. This is difficult to do if you don't have access to a system running Windows XP (so bear that in mind if you're considering buying a similar unit from anyone else!). The firmware update solves many of the initial bugs which users compalined about early on..."

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Akai Timber Wolf analog synth

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"It's a wonderful bass oriented synth, almost like having three TB 303's in one box that could be played monophonically, polyphonically (for chords), or in unison for a monster four oscillator sound. It's built like a tank, is completely analog (no DCO's here), and has an incredibly robust step sequencer with pattern chaining and auto fill (part A or part B for every sequence). There's a myriad of sync options as well for the sequencer including MIDI and analog triggers so it will integrate perfectly into a modular synth set up. Also, it makes a fantastic and compact MIDI controller.

It's a bit of a sleeper box but the sound quality is really good and is capable of making some amazing bass patches and really aggressive sequences with the onboard distortion."

Houwwwwwww!

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Dave Smith Instruments DSM02 Character Eurorack Module

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"From the DSI site:

Give Your Modular Some Character

Dave Smith strikes again with a new offering for modular synthesizer users — the DSM02 Character Module. It’s a sound designer’s tool kit of five unique digital effects for shaping, twisting, and mangling sound in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. These effects, Girth, Air, Decimate, Hack, and Drive form the Character section of DSI’s acclaimed Prophet 12 and Pro 2 synthesizers and contribute to their distinctive tone in a big way.

“Girth” provides low-frequency harmonic enhancement for adding weight and density.
“Air” provides high-frequency harmonic enhancement for adding definition and presence.
“Decimate” performs sample rate reduction for adding lo-fi grunge.
“Hack” is a bit crusher capable of trashing an otherwise clean signal nearly beyond recognition.
“Drive” adds overdrive and saturation, with warmth at one end of the knob and harmonic overload at the other.
Plug It and Play It

The DSM02 is a 14 HP Eurorack-format module with interconnections made using 3.5 mm phone jacks. Two independent audio inputs and two independent audio outputs with shared control allow mono or stereo operation. A 24-bit, 96 kHz resolution digital signal path provides uncompromising signal fidelity.

Inject Some Mojo into Your System

If you’re looking to take your modular system into new sonic territory, the DSM02 may be just the ticket. It’s a fast and affordable way to inject your system with some serious mojo from two of the world’s most in-demand synths.

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