"Vanguards" - RS7000 + DW-8000 + ESQ1 + MS2000 + Radius

Published on Oct 13, 2016 Patrick Manderson

"'Vanguards' - RS7000 + DW-8000 + ESQ1 + MS2000 + Radius

This music was recorded live Friday afternoon on October 7 2016 using a Yamaha RS7000 sequencer and a room full of MIDI synthesizers.

All performances and automation were painstakingly programmed into the sequencer and played back through 2 mixers into 2 channels in Ableton.

This music was inspired by a rescued-from-the-dead Korg DW-6000. 5 patches are featured during the performance. The Korg MS-2000 contributed 3 patches that were tweaked to closely approximate the DW-6000 and was used in concert when the DW was busy. The Ensoniq ESQ1 emphasizes the chord changes in the first section a plays along with a soft filtered pad throughout the rest of the music. The Korg Radius took care of all hi-hat and splashing percussions using filtered noise. Kicks, snares and toms came from the Roland Super JV-1080 was also used for bass. The Yamaha RX-5 layer its toms on top of the JV-1080. The Roland Super JD-990 provided hi-fidelity portamentos and a reverberated pad of pulse waves. The Dave Smith Instruments Prophet '08 droned piano chords throughout most of the piece.

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Novation Circuit driving Make Noise 0 Coast, Korg Poly61M and the wonderful Leploop

Published on Oct 13, 2016 -CALC-

"Circuit is the driving force behind this track, it's sequencing everything.

A MIDI splitter connects it to a Make Noise 0 Coast, Korg Poly 61M and (clocking) the sequencer of the Leploop.

Drum samples coupled with Leploop Cassa and noise hats are the rhythm back bone.

All the while, the 0 coast and Poly 61M are driven by synths 1+2 respectively.

Super basic patch on the 0 Coast mostly just set to the Triangle OSC which is peachy.

I was enjoying the lush chords mingling between the Korg (channelized to MIDI ch2) and the Synth 2 sound.

The Poly61 is becoming one of my favourite synths... has a character all of it's own to my ears, really basic programing but sounds great.

The Circuit synth engine however is super strong and creating yr own patches is definitely the way to go. There is some power to be unleashed.

-CALC-"

Final Fantasy IV - Theme of Love Eurorack Modular Synthesizer Cover by Steven Morris

Published on Oct 13, 2016 Steven Morris

Eurorack, DSI MoPho, Artuia KeyStep, & KORG MS2000.

"SUPPORT ME ON PATREON:
♫https://www.patreon.com/stevenmorris
Final Fantasy IV: Theme of Love
Cover by Steven Morris
Written by Nobuo Uematsu
From FFIV

Special thanks to my supporters on Patreon:
Betsy7Cat
Adrien Fins
MockingjayN7
Sephiroth1204

This cover is available on Mog's Mixtape, a Final Fantasy tribute album by GameLark Records!

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Toddler Techno

Published on Oct 13, 2016 Stexe

"A three year old can do it."

Original Vintage Jen Sx-1000 Synth-Tone 1980 Italian Analog Synth

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"240v EUROPEAN /UK VERSION w UK plug!

As you can see I the pics, this vintage, c 1980 Jen sx-1000 synthtone is in excellent condition. It has just been calibrated, and is in 100% perfect working order. Every key, function, knob and switch operates as designed, and they synth sounds...amazing. This is a super rare beasty, the one made famous by Joy Division.

This synthesizer makes all of the beeps, boops, squishy leads, booming basses, and wacky modulation noises you want. You can also achieve nice n fat pulse width mod tones, and BOTH white and pink noise. The synth is in fair cosmetic condition, and looks so fresh with the wacky knobs and wood ends."

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Roland CSQ-100 Digital CV/gate Sequencer

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"The Roland CSQ-100 is a microcomputer-controlled digital CV/gate Sequencer. It is much like the CSQ-600. However, it can only play one sequence at a time. Sequences can be recorded via an external CV/gate input or using step-time. Portamento can not be programmed, but is adjusted manually as a sequence is being played. Sequences can be saved and loaded via cassette interface.

This is EU 220V version in a very good condition. It was completeley cleaned and recapped by professional. Comes in nice looking retro box (not original)."

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EMU Systems Emax II Sampling Keyboard

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Moss | Eurorack Ambient

Published on Oct 13, 2016 r beny

"Patch centered around the lovely Zvex Lofi Junky."

Dave Smith Instruments Introduces DSM03 Feedback Module

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"Third Eurorack Module for Modular Systems Now Available from Acclaimed Synth Designer

San Francisco, CA—October 13, 2016—Dave Smith Instruments today introduced the DSM03 Feedback Module, their third offering for modular synthesizers. At the heart of the Eurorack-format module is a tuned feedback line with adjustable parameters for Amount and Tuning. It also features a newly-designed, resonant, low-pass filter for further signal processing. A noise source is also provided with Trigger In as well as Attack and Decay envelope controls to allow Karplus-Strong-type plucked string synthesis.

According to Dave Smith: “We adapted the feedback feature originally found in our Evolver, Pro 2, and Prophet 12 synths. The idea is that you have a tuned feedback loop that takes the audio output, runs it back through the filter, then through a delay line so you can perform Karplus-Strong synthesis—or just use it for mangling sounds.”
With regard to the filter, Smith added: “The 4-pole, resonant, lowpass filter is a new digital design, based partially on classic analog filters of the past, but with over-sampling and numerous tweaks in the signal path. There was no attempt to copy or duplicate a specific, existing filter. We simply wanted to provide a great-sounding design that works well both in the feedback context and as a stand-alone tone-shaping tool.”

The DSM03 module is a 10HP wide, standard Eurorack-format device with interconnections made using 3.5 mm phone jacks. A set of inputs allow individual voltage control of feedback amount, tuning, low-pass filter frequency, and filter resonance. The module provides one audio input and one audio output as well as an audio trigger input for the noise source. The digital filter’s signal path provides full 24-bit, 96 kHz resolution for superior audio fidelity.

Said Smith: “When it comes to designing our modules, we like to provide things that are slightly esoteric, but still fundamental to the Dave Smith sound. Tuned feedback has been a part of the tonal palette of our synthesizers since the Evolver, so we wanted modular users to have access to it, too. It offers a lot of really fun, creative possibilites.”

The DSM03 module is available now with a MAP of $275."

Dave Smith Instruments "In the Spotlight with the Prophet 12" with Josh Molen

The third in the Dave Smith Instruments' "In The Spotlight with the PRO 2" series is currently up with Josh Molen here.

"Josh Molen is a TV and film composer located outside Knoxville, TN. He began composing professionally in 2005. Since then he has had the opportunity to work on many high-profile projects, including composing music for TV shows like: Snapped (Oxygen), Sins and Secrets (I.D.), Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda (I.D.), Modern Marvels (History Channel), Biography (Bio), and How Stuff Works (Discovery) to mention only a few. He also co-composed the score to The Clinton 12 directed by Keith McDaniel and narrated by James Earl Jones.

In 2011 he launched a boutique music library, The Tune Peddler, that has licensed music internationally for film, TV, video games, and online media. One client of note that features Josh’s music is the Fine Brothers’ REACT Channel with videos amassing well over 40 million collective hits on YouTube."

You can find previous posts featuring DSI's Spotlight series here.