Circuits - PHENOL Demo

Published on Feb 18, 2016 KilpatrickAudio

"Kilpatrick Audio is pleased to present: "Circuits" by David Waldman, an sound and visual adventure into the depths of the city. The soundtrack was created entirely with the PHENOL patchable analog synthesizer from Kilpatrick Audio."

Ableton Push 2, Roland TR-8, TAL Bassline and Reaktor Juno-6 demo by Jordan Passmore.

Published on Feb 18, 2016 Jordan Passmore

"This demo is of the Ableton Push 2 and Roland TR-8 hardware units, as well the Ableton Live DAW, hosting the following VSTs:

TAL-BassLine - A VST softsynth that is doing the bassline.
Native Instruments Reaktor 5 w/ Juno-6 Ensemble - A modular VST softsynth that is loaded with a Roland Juno-6 ensemble that is doing the melody sequence.
Valhalla DSP UberMod - A delay effect VST that the melody is being ran through.

Ableton Live is sequencing the two VST synths and sending MIDI clock (via USB) to the Roland TR-8. The TR-8 is sequenced via it's own built-in step sequencer. All of the instruments are being ran through my Ace Tone MP-40 mixer and then recorded via my audio interface.

The TR-8 is using the TR-808 kit and all of the drums are of the 808 variety (909 demo will be coming up soon). The kick drum is hitting the mixer hard, creating a subtle distortion that I find quite nice; getting something smooth or subtle is very possible when not overloading the mixer."

ROLAND JUPITER 4 Synthesizer SN 983293

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"The unit was the first Jupiter 4, being one of the first polyphonic synthesizer. The piece has very unique, warm analogue sounds. This beautiful classic synth comes with great useful features such as the pitch wheel, which can be assigned to parameters such as the VCA, VCO and VCF. It also comes with a great LFO, which can be set to very slow speed, allowing you to make various FX and sweeps. The arp function is also very cool, with easy and flexible control...

This unit is in great condition for its age. It was refurbished by a vintage expert and has been tested before listing."

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Yamaha CS-01 Mono Analog Synth SN 37397

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via the seller: "Got this as a present on my 30th birthday.....30 years ago... Used it on stage with an FM transmitter ..:-) All controls work, scratches from regular use(only used it for a year or 2 before it was stored away). I also have the BC-1 breathcontroller, including the pouch in silver fabric for wearing in your belt... I guess the buyer would want this too, so buyer will choose before it gets in a separate listing(aprx USD 180,- or give me an offer). All sliders are working, and it sounds exactly like it did in 1984 !"

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Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 SN 1705

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"Excellent electronic and collector quality cosmetic condition. The cpu & audio electronics were calibrated to factory specifications, the tantalum caps & back-up battery were replaced. Its 61-note keyboard feels very much like when it was new. It was professionally serviced by wine country productions. 2.3 MIDI. Hard to find in such good shape for it's age."

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Sequential Circuits Inc. Drumtraks

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RUN

Published on Feb 18, 2016 Alba Ecstasy

"Deeply in love with my Warps. And with my Clouds. And with my Ripples! Drums from Radias.
Run for Fun!"

ROLAND JUPI-TER 4 DEMO

Published on Feb 18, 2016 ANALOG SYNTHESIZER DEMOS

"ROLAND JUPI-TER 4 DEMO - ALL SOUNDS FROM JUPITER 4"

DiscoverSoftware // Native Instruments Blocks Wired // XY Presets Part 2 (Free Running Patches)

Published on Feb 18, 2016 DiscoverNoise

Part 1 here.

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This video takes a look at the presets of the Native Instruments Blocks Wired XY free running patches. It's Part 2 of 2.
Blocks Wired was a free christmas giveaway together with the Reaktor 6 Player in 2015.

Prior to this video we're shown the Blocks Wired Presets:
- Lumikko
- Submotion
- XY Part 1"

Arturia Introduces iSpark for iPad

Published on Feb 18, 2016 ARTURIA

iTunes: Arturia iSpark - Arturia

And a set of Tutorials, including some by SYNTH ANATOMY.

iTunes: Arturia iSpark - Arturia

"iSpark is an all-inclusive beat-making solution allowing to create rich tracks from A to Z while experiencing an unequaled workflow. It includes a large variety of drum kits and individual instruments based on the most renowned drum machines and top-notch sound design.
It is the result of a simple recipe, care for rhythm, innovation and uncompromising ergonomics combined with the personality of the greatest drum machines.

What you can do with iSpark:
iSpark allows you to play drum patterns in-real time and to tweak your sound on-the-fly. Its optimized and performance-oriented layout gives you a direct access to an extended range of sonic parameters.
It also integrates a powerful and flexible 64-step sequencer enhancing your creative freedom and effectiveness.

iSpark unites our multi-rewarded TAE® technology coupled with a modular engine and crystal-clear multi-layered samples. Beyond drum and percussive sounds, iSpark blasts the frontiers of beat-making through a range of singular sonic effects, warm analog synth textures and melodic elements.

Details:
Main screen
The main screen is all about performance. Its layout, inspired by our SparkLE controller, gives you immediate access to a comprehensive set of fundamental controls and parameters. Its lower part allows you to play and record your drum patterns in real-time, step by step, to jump between your patterns and to set their length.

Mixer
In the mixer, you can adjust the volume and panorama of your instruments, set two individual effects for each of them, and modify the sending levels to the return effects. The VU meters help you to balance effectively your instruments.

Studio
The Studio is the iSpark laboratory of sound. This is where you will customize your kits and all the instruments that compose it. For each instrument, you can choose the samples that are used and adjust a comprehensive list of parameters.

Sequencer
In the sequencer screen, all the steps of your different instruments are right in front of you. You can thus create your sequences in a flash. Besides, the automation tool allows you drawing modulation curves with a simple glide of your fingertip.

Song
The Song mode gives you the possibility to chain your pattern in order to create a whole performance. Organizing your song is as easy as a drag-and-drop. Switch to “Perform” and discover two large XY modulation touchpads that will bring your songs to life.

Connectivity:
iSpark offers a total and seamless compatibility with the existing Spark environment. Maintain continuously your creative flow by transferring in a heartbeat your projects, patterns, your kits and individual instruments between Spark 2 and iSpark.
Connect the dedicated SparkLE controller to iSpark and associate the flexibility of an app-based instrument to the effectiveness and comfort of hardware.
The compatibility with AudioBus and Inter-App Audio offers a smooth integration of iSpark in you iPad-based setup.
With iSpark, your mobile setup found its beat-making solution.


Main features:
Pristine quality sound engines including: TAE® analog synthesis, physical modeling, and multi-layered samples provided by our top-tier development partners
· 640 Instruments / 40 kits
- Classic drum machines
- Electronic kits
- Acoustic kits
· Shuffle and shift modes to humanize grooves
· Choke groups to mute instruments naturally
· Song mode with 16 segments
· Song segment triggering from hardware
· Performance master effects: repeat, tape, reverse, strobe, pan, mix, bit crusher, 8-mode filter and Roller
· 16-track mixer with high-quality effects: multiband compressor, bit crusher, multiband EQ, chorus, delay, reverb, distortion, phaser, plate reverb, destroyer, flanger, space pan, limiter, sub generator
· Real-time automation on all parameters
· Compatible with SparkLE controller
· Ableton Link integration
· Possibility to share projects, kits and instruments between iSpark and the desktop version of Spark 2."