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Oberheim TVS-1A Vintage Analog Synthesizer

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Exploring Modular Synths 12 - Strymon Big Sky

Published on Aug 4, 2016 Modular Landing

"This video explores a basic patch with the Shapeshifter sequenced by the Rene to show off the Strymon Big Sky and what it can add to a modular synth"

All parts here.

Elastic Drums - Short LoopSampler demo

Published on Aug 4, 2016 Oliver Greschke

"Here is a short demo of the possibilities the sampler will have, that will be available with an update hopefully in the next month. The sampler will have the standard pitch, reverse options but also a wicket looper function capable of doing sounds similar to a grain sampler.

As you can see there are only 2 channels used. You can switch samples between different patterns and you have lots of parameters again to manipulate the sample / loop"

iTunes: Elastic Drums - O-G-SUS

5U // Corsynth - C101 MK1 OTA Lowpass Filter

Published on Aug 4, 2016 DiscoverNoise

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Video demonstration of the Corsynth C101 mk1 OTA Lowpass Filter.
There is already a new version of this module (mk2) which you can see here: http://corsynth.com/home/modules/c101...

Corsynth C101 OTA Lowpass Filter MK1: http://corsynth.com/home/modules/disc...

Patchsheet: https://cloud.1und1.de/ngcloud/extern..."

Arturia KeyStep Live Unboxing and Exploration by AfroDJMac

Streamed live 4 hours ago AfroDJMac USA

"I just got the Arturia KeyStep controller and sequencer. I've been looking for a fun sequencer for some hardware gear, and I think this is going to do the trick. In this video I plan on unboxing, setting up and testing out the KeyStep. The gear I'm using it with is the Korg MS-20 Mini, the Korg Volca FM, an iPad, Ableton Link, Ableton Live and Push 2, and probably Korg's SyncKontrol app. Let's see how it goes!"

ALAICC - SATURN

Published on Aug 4, 2016 ALAICC

"None the less."

KORG Electribe 2

Storm 3003 - Lose Control [Elektron Analog Four + Analog Rytm + Access Virus TI + Novation MiniNova]

Published on Aug 4, 2016 Shock-HRz

"LOSE CONTROL
Live performance by Simone Ciacci a.k.a. "Storm 3003"
Select HD for a better experience!

Equipment for this video:

- Elektron Analog RYTM
- Elektron Analog FOUR
- Access Virus TI
- Novation MiniNova"

KOMA Elektronik Poltergeist: Stereophonic Demonstration

Published on Aug 4, 2016 KOMA Elektronik

"The KOMA Elektronik Poltergeist Quadraphonic Mixer / Panner / VCA can also function in stereophonic mode with a flip of a switch. With an array of eurorack modules and the Komplex Sequencer for example, the Poltergeist is able to throw sound from left to right and in between while functioning as a quad vca and mixer module."

Studio Electronics Quadnic Waveform Sequencing Mode

Published on Aug 3, 2016 Robert Shipe

"Studio Electronics Boomstar Quadnic module operating in Waveform Sequencing Mode. The Quadnic cycles through its 64 waveforms and the sequence process can be CV controlled, in this case by the Make Noise/Richter Wogglebug/Source of Uncertainty. As you increase or decrease the process amount the wave sequence will change speed, range and depth. The module runs off of 4 digital oscillators. They are internally modulation-heavy with 8 process modes. There are 4 banks of 16 waveforms ranging from traditional variations of triangles, sawtooths and squares to more digital, harmonically-rich waveforms. Here the Quadnic is running through various chords, pitches and sequence variations. I used the Make Noise Function as a linear AD envelope and the Expert Sleepers Disting Mk. 3 ping-pong delay also clocked to the Wogglebug and Function. Running a simple, single-channel Intellijel VCA for the Quadnic and the Doepfer Wasp lowpass filter."

Novation Circuit Components Updated to V1.3

Published on Aug 4, 2016 NovationTV

Novation // Circuit 1.3 - Components

Update: videos above added.

The Novation Circuit continues to get better and better. The latest via Novation:

"Circuit v1.3 Brings exciting new Sample Flip functionality and greater software flexibility.

The free v1.3 firmware update for Novation’s Circuit groovebox makes it more streamlined and powerful than ever. The update, which is recommended for all users, delivers several feature requests from Circuit’s dedicated owners’ group, plus a number of usability tweaks that make Circuit one of the most capable music-making platforms on the market.

Sample Flip
The brand new Sample Flip function lets you create multi-sample drum lines on each of Circuit’s drum tracks. In previous versions of Circuit firmware, only one sound could be used on each drum track. Now, you can select a different sample for each step in all four of the drum tracks. So for example, you can have a kick and a snare on ‘Drum 1’, freeing up other tracks for additional instrumentation or sample playback. This totally transforms Circuit’s drum- and sample-programming functionality and opens it up to new styles of music.

Sample Preview
This commonly requested feature lets you play and preview your samples without programming them into a pattern. In the studio, this speeds up the drum-programming process immensely due to the speed at which you can audition sounds. On stage, you can live-play any sample along to your existing drum patterns, using Circuit’s velocity-sensitive pads. Let the finger-drumming commence.

Session Colours & Single Session Backup
Using the Circuit Librarian — part of the Components suite of browser-based tools (see below) — you can now change the colour of the LED that represents your Session on the Circuit hardware. This means you can use colours to differentiate styles — pink for house, orange for Techno, for example — or to discern between different sections of your songs: green for intros, purple for main sections, say. Also new with Circuit v1.3 is the facility to manage sessions individually, rather than in a batch of 32.

Sound Management
Updates have been made to the Sample Import tool in Circuit Components (more information below). You can now change the placement of your samples so you can, for example, group similar sounds together to make it easier to remember which sample is on which pad. (For example, you could have kick drums on row 1; snares on row 2; vocal snippets on row 3.)

Bug Fixes
A bug relating to the timing of Session switching (leading to the very occasional missed playback of sounds on step one of the proceeding Session) has been fixed. Long samples, which were automatically faded out in prior versions of the Firmware, can now be played in their entirety, providing there is sufficient sample space on the Circuit.

About Circuit Components
Components is a suite of tools, launched in April 2016, that are accessed through a web portal at https://components.novationmusic.com. Here, you can import samples, organise your backups, and find links to download the latest firmware. Circuit Components uses browser-based Web-MIDI and is compatible with Google Chrome and Opera browsers.

Our commitment to future firmware
Circuit has a fast-growing and active user base, who are regularly making feature suggestions.

Releasing regular feature updates has always been part of the product roadmap for Circuit, so expect more features in the months to come. For now, we’re confident that the new functionality of Circuit v1.3 will keep you occupied for the foreseeable future."

See my review & iPad editor for the initial version of Circuit here.