Meet the New KORG volca fm - DIGITAL FM SYNTHESIZER

Published on Mar 9, 2016

We saw it at NAMM 2016. We now have official details and demos from KORG.

"A polyphonic digital synthesizer that completely reproduces a classic FM sound engine.

The volca fm is a three-voice digital FM synthesizer that completely reproduces the sound engine of a classic FM synthesizer, and provides compatibility with it as well. The unique volca interface makes it easy to manipulate distinctive FM sounds even if you're not familiar with the complexities of FM synthesis. The 16-step sequencer that's one of volca's features provides new functions such as WARP ACTIVE STEP and PATTERN CHAIN that let you make even more powerful rhythm patterns."

via KORG

"A polyphonic digital synthesizer that completely reproduces a classic FM sound engine
The volca series has shed new light on classic technologies by linking classic sound engines such as the groove machines and early samplers of the past with the dance music of today. Now it's time for the series to gain an FM sound engine.

The volca fm is a three-voice digital FM synthesizer that completely reproduces the sound engine of a classic FM synthesizer, and provides compatibility with it as well. The unique volca interface makes it easy to manipulate distinctive FM sounds even if you're not familiar with the complexities of FM synthesis. The 16-step sequencer that's one of volca's features provides new functions such as WARP ACTIVE STEP and PATTERN CHAIN that let you make even more powerful rhythm patterns."

The FM engine has 6 operators, with 32 algorithms like the original Yamaha DX-7. The vocla fm is able to convert and load SYS-EX/SYX files created on the Yamaha DX7.

Deconstructing a Sound Design Beat (Circuit, ModFX Bitrman, KP3, Retroverb & Grunge)

Published on Mar 9, 2016 HardtekStudios

"BEWARE YOUR HEADPHONE/MONITOR LEVELS! VOLUME CAN CHANGE DRASTICALLY THROUGHOUT VIDEO!
Routing starts with the Novation Circuit stereo outs going into the Alesis Bitrman and the Circuit's headphone out going into the Digitech Grunge pedal. The outs of the Bitrman are routed into the stereo ins of the Korg KP3 and the output of the Grunge going into the Mic in of the KP3. From there the KP3 goes into the Vermona Retroverb and then into the mixer for recording. No additional EQ, compression or the like was used."

https://us.novationmusic.com/circuit/circuit
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OP-1 and Pocket Operators Get Together

Published on Mar 8, 2016 Heatseekerrr

"This video features the Teenage Engineering OP-1, PO-12 Rhythm, PO-14 Sub, PO-28 Robot, and a tasty beverage."

And two additional OP-1 tracks from Heatseekerrr:

OP-1 Leap Year Jam

Published on Feb 29, 2016

"All sounds made within OP-1 with additional efx and mixing in Ableton."

how to relax with op-1

Published on Feb 25, 2016

"created 2/25/2016
all sounds synthesized within teenage engineering op-1

https://soundcloud.com/heatseekerrr"

Buchla Beat²

Published on Mar 9, 2016 Ebotronix

Arturia Beat Step Pro minor scale to 225e
Buchla System # 1 BSP (Midi) seq 1 to 261e & 281e ~ 292e
Oberheim Sem BSP (CV) seq 2 to 281e ~ 292e
Sherman Filterbank 2 (261e) BSP drum /ratch to 281e ~ 292e
Knas Ekdahl "The Moisturizer" to Ringmod ext carrier in
Maestro Ringmodulator (input Sem, out 292e)
Moog CP 251(Sherman FM in & Sem Filter cv in)
Alesis 3630
Aphex Model 104
Lexicon PCM 80 / 90, TC M one XL
Yamaha MCS 2 to 225e Midi CC (281e decay control )
kick Buchla
snare & hat by CP251 noise to Buchla
vid #1477

sergeboatdemo1

Published on Mar 9, 2016 Dmitri SFC

DIY Serge format modular by COA-Modular's Dmitri SFC.

Vintage Oberheim Mini Sequencer SN 0147

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"An original oberheim mini sequencer. Designed for the SEM modules, but also works with Moog and ARP. With a mod on the front for switching between the two sequences."

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Vintage'70s Moog Minimoog Model D

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"Vintage Minimoog model D with serial number beginning 52XX. This synthesizer is in immaculate physical condition."

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Bela: an embedded platform for audio and sensor processing

Published on Mar 7, 2016 Bela Platform

"An introduction to Bela. This video accompanies our Kickstarter campaign which will be on until April 1st 2016."

This one is in via MATRIXSYNTH reader Giulio who is on the Bela team.

"The most important unique feature of Bela is that it has extremely low latency of less than 1 millisecond from action to sound. This is much lower than can be achieved on any laptop or embedded computer on the market. Low latency is critically important for making intuitive and responsive musical instruments.

Other notable features include 16-bit analog inputs and outputs (8 each), onboard speaker amplifiers and a browser-based IDE (complete with oscilloscope). The project is open source hardware and software. This is basically the platform we've always wanted for building interactive audio systems, and we're excited to share it with a broader community of musicians, engineers and makers!

Bela is currently on Kickstarter where we greatly exceeded our initial goal, so much that we added new features to the board. Extended blog posts, tech specs, faqs and more examples at our website http://bela.io"

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Spotlight: Kat Burns (Kashka)

Published on Mar 9, 2016 KilpatrickAudio

"Learn about Kat Burns and how she incorporated PHENOL into her sound."

Live Eurorack Drum logic with Animodule XXXor Modular Drums

Published on Mar 9, 2016 Flux302 of Fluxwithit.com

"here I use the XXX_Or to handle both open and closed hi hat signals on one Audio damage neuron from individual pads of the beat step pro.

http://www.animodule.com/product/xxx_or"