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New Roland SYSTEM-500 Series Eurorack Module Videos - Inspired by SYSTEM-700 and SYSTEM-100M

Published on Jan 19, 2016 RolandChannel

"SYSTEM-500 is a range of fully analog modules inspired by Roland’s legendary SYSTEM-700 and SYSTEM-100M, two of the most revered electronic instruments of all time. Made for the Eurorack format, the range comprises VCO, VCF, VCA, ENV / LFO and PHASE modules. These videos look at each module in detail, showing how they sound and the effect they have on the sound creation process."

Playlist:

1. Roland Intro Videos for the SYSTEM-500 Series Modules - "Watch Josh Holley, President of Malekko, along with Sven Miracolo and Enrico Cosimi assess the impact of the original SYSTEM-700 and SYSTEM-100M synths from Roland, and discover how the new all-analog SYSTEM-500 was born after a chance encounter at the Tokyo Festival of Modular."
2. Using the Roland SYSTEM-500 modular series (ENV/LFO)
3. Using the Roland SYSTEM-500 modular series (PHASE)
4. Using the Roland SYSTEM-500 modular series (VCA)
5. Using the Roland SYSTEM-500 modular series (VCF)
6. Using the Roland SYSTEM-500 modular series (VCO)

Roland Introduces Mini Boutique Style A-01 Keyboard Controller & 8-bit Mono Synth

Published on Jan 19, 2016 RolandChannel

"Take control of your musical setup with the A-01 Controller and Generator. Connect your gear using standard MIDI, hook up to your computer-based DAW with USB MIDI or play music apps on tablets and smartphones via Bluetooth. You can also drive vintage synthesizers and modular synths via the CV/Gate outputs and step-sequencer. Along with the knob and ribbon controllers, the A-01 also includes an 8-bit monophonic synth engine for creating distinctive synth tones."

Note this does not have the Boutique name, but it definitely has the Boutique styling with the optional detachable keyboard. Details:

"A controller is a vital part of any music production setup, but choosing the right one can be a dilemma. You want a unit with the flexibility to drive all your MIDI and CV/GATE-equipped analog gear. You need to connect to the huge range of music-making apps for tablets and smartphones. And as a modern musician moving from gig to gig, you need to be able to work on projects whenever inspiration strikes. The Roland A-01 ticks all of your boxes—whether you want to warm up backstage, control every element of an elaborate home studio setup, or create original music from scratch, this flexible controller and sound generator is your one-stop solution.

SPECIFICATIONS

Memory
Controller Mode: 16 patches (4 patches x 4 banks)
Synth Mode: 16 tones (8 tones x 2 banks)
Seq Mode: 16 patterns (8 patterns x 2banks)

Connectors
PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type
CV OUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
GATE OUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
USB port: MicroB type (MIDI)

Bluetooth
Bluetooth LE

Power Supply
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
USB bus power

Current Draw
500 mA (USB bus power)
Expected battery life under continuous use:Rechargeable Ni-MH battery: Approx. 12 hours
* This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.

Accessories
Owner's Manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4

Options (sold separately)
Keyboard unit: K-25m

SIZE AND WEIGHT
Width300 mm
11-13/16 inchesDepth128 mm
5-1/16 inchesHeight46 mm
1-13/16 inchesWeight950 g
2 lbs 2 oz"

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Roland AIRA Effects Modular Customizer Software

Published on Jan 19, 2016 RolandChannel

"Discover the power and flexibility of AIRA modular effectors with the Modular Customizer software for iOS, Android, Mac OSX and Windows. Reconfigure, reprogram and repatch an array of virtual sub-modules including LFO, ADSR, FILTER, SAMPLE AND HOLD, TONE and many more. Just drag the modules, patch the cables and enter a new world of radical sonic exploration."

András Eichstaedt Live @ HEKTIK Vienna 2016

András Eichstaedt Live @ HEKTIK Vienna 2016 from Andras Eichstaedt on Vimeo.

"In this cut i use the new firmware of the BASTL instruments GrandPa, wich can change the samples via CV, and the Roland Scooper to get a beat out of the mostly random patch running in my Modular. The overdriven warps come from Mutable instruments Peaks, and a Dopefer A-120 Low Pass Filter, that is slightly below self oscillation. Peaks is sequenced by a Beatstep pro, wich also clocks and resets a Doepfer Quad Sequential Switch, that switches between Peaks and GrandPa. A Second grandPa is used to play different atmospheric samples as a background.The performance was recorded at FLUC Vienna with line audio plugged in a soundcard, and is not processed."

Novation Supernova 20-Voice Polyphonic Multitimbral Rack VA Synthesizer SN 006047

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Dreadbox EREBUS Semi-Modular Analog Paraphonic Synth + Korg SQ-1

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Snowfall Warning (Streichfett, Volca Keys, Monotribe, Microbrute, TR-8)

Published on Jan 19, 2016 Corpse Callosum

"Live minimal jam on a winter afternoon. I experimented with recording a vocal sample on my Kaleidoloop and then playing it back though the audio input of the Microbrute and an analog delay pedal for interesting results. Zaquencer is sequencing the Streichfett on two different channels (not shown).

Gear and FX used:

Roland TR-8
Korg Monotribe (with TC Flashback delay)
Korg Volca Keys (Eventide Space)
Arturia Microbrute (with Eno Analog Delay, Eventide Space)
Waldorf Streichfett (with Eventide Space)
Critter and Guitari Kaleidoloop (through Microbrute HPF and delay)"

Winter Meditation

Published on Jan 19, 2016 Sacred Synthesis

"A simple reflective melodic piece for mid winter. The Prophet '08 plays the melodies, while a second Prophet 08 supplies the first accompaniment and a Poly Evolver the second.

Instrumentation:
DSI Prophet '08 Keyboard (2)
DSI Prophet '08 Module
DSI Poly Evolver Keyboard
DSI Poly Evolver Rack
DSI Evolver Desktop
Hammond XPK 200L Pedalboard

Effects:
Reverb from Lexicon MX 300
Delay from Alesis Nanoverb 2

All music performed live and recorded directly to CD; no sequencers or arpeggiators were used.

All music property of Sacred Synthesis"

Audulus 2 Minute Tip - 4 - How to Make a Sub Synth with Modules

Published on Jan 19, 2016 Bimini Road

Audulus for iOS | Audulus for Mac

"This tutorial shows you how to set up a subtractive synthesizer in Audulus using the module library while navigating with the tag system. Subtractive synthesis begins with a harmonic-rich waveform (Square, Saw, or Triangle) and subtracts harmonics using a filter.

There are many ways to make a subtractive synth - adding more oscillators and detuning them slightly will give you a fatter sound. You can use Sine waves, but they don't respond as well to this method. Sine waves are best used in subtractive synthesis to bolster the low end, usually known as a sub oscillator. This sub oscillator will deepen the sound and make it more robust. However, for this tutorial, I just wanted to keep it as simple as possible. Towards the end, I added some LFOs to control the values of the steps of the step sequencer to make for a more interesting, semi-random sequence.

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.

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