MATRIXSYNTH

Ableton Drum Rack For Eurorack

Published on Nov 1, 2016 Voltage Control Lab

"We've explored ways to use a computer to sequence our Eurorack modular synths using Reaktor and Maschine. But what if you are using Ableton Live? Let's use a Drum Rack to keep it simple!

http://www.voltagecontrollab.com/2016..."

Novation Circuit Gets New 1.4 Components Update

Published on Nov 1, 2016 NovationTV

"Tim Harbour takes you through the new features and content available in the new 1.4 Circuit Components update.
https://www.novationmusic.com/circuit...

First up we’ve given you a bundle of new content from Team Novation (1:02)
Be sure to explore these patches and sessions. Curated from our team across the world, and all new sample content ready for you to play with.

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New Features in 1.4

Drum Pattern Length (1:29) - Open up new possibilities in time signatures & rhythms.

Instant Pattern Switching (2:33) - Change patterns on the fly.

Session Colours (3:06) - Give your sessions a visual identity.

Starting Points (3:26) - Have your favourite patches up and ready to start writing.

Midi Clock Settings (3:47) - Link your circuit with the rest of your hardware in seconds.

Find out more information about your Circuit and new features here: https://www.novationmusic.com/circuit..."

And the official press release via Novation:

"The latest update is an advancement to the Novation groovebox that introduces several user-requested features, and brings all-new sessions, samples and synth patches.

Since its launch over a year ago, Novation’s commitment to updating Circuit has brought transformative new features to the product. From Sample Import and Sample Flip to the Components suite of browser-based utilities, Circuit’s capabilities have gone from strength to strength with every new Firmware release. Circuit v1.4 brings even more features to Circuit, making it an even more powerful addition to any live or studio performance system.

In the run-up to the new release, Novation celebrated its favourite milestones in its campaign ‘The Evolution of Circuit’. Working in collaboration with London design house Studio Murugiah, 12 key milestones of Circuit’s life have been immortalised in illustrated form (which can be viewed here). From the birth of Circuit and the Start Something campaign, to Mike Will’s leaked Instagram post, to the time KiNK and CALC jammed with Circuit in an apartment, the illustrations chart Circuit’s path to the present day and the launch of the newest Firmware.

The latest update (version 1.4) brings a new pattern-length parameter for the drum tracks to enable polyrhythmic drum sequences, where previously the drum patterns were locked to 16 steps. Also, it’s now possible to switch each track’s patterns on the fly so you can create fast-changing fills and pattern-change effects. You can now change the colour of the sessions from the unit itself (instead of from the Components software), and there are new setup options to optimise Circuit’s interoperation with other MIDI hardware. Lastly, Novation have created brand new samples, synth patches and sessions, to give you even more inspiration.

Here's what's new:

Polyrhythmic Drum Patterns
You can now set the length of your drum patterns individually to create mind-bending cross-rhythms and pattern variations.

Instant Pattern Switch
Change patterns instantly and combine with automation for glitchy drum fills and beat repeats.

Session Colour Select
Now available from the unit; change your Session colour when saving.

Clock Settings
Improved setup page with more versatile MIDI control. Separate transmit and receive settings for MIDI clock.

Circuit Packs
All-new samples, synth patches and sessions to completely transform your Circuit. Use Components to load the new Circuit Pack and, of course, backup your existing work."

https://www.novationmusic.com/circuit-components-firmware

Listener - Novation Circuit 1.4 controlling Korg Poly61M, 0-Coast and the Marvellous Leploop.

Published on Nov 1, 2016 -CALC-

"Using the new Drum Pattern Length feature and some of the new sounds included with Novation Components pack.
This is more of an ambient listener rather than a show off performance and gets going after a short build up around 35 seconds in.

The new Pattern Length is a great way to set up evolving polyrhythms. Build them up and just leave em to it, they can go on for ages.
In this track The polyrhythms get tied back in by a regular sliced loop on the Octatrack and Leploop kick and hats (although they're set to irregular lengths too).

All the Synths are sequenced by the Circuit. It really is a magnificent box as just a MIDI sequencer for external stuff but the internal sounds are great too, the new patches with 1.4 sound really mature.

Synth 1 on Circuit is controlling the 0-Coast (Arp on) and Leploop Oscillators while Synth 2 is controlling a Korg Poly 61M off camera using a signature CALC sound.

Strymon Big Skies, Time Line and Deco provide the effects in this live take. Just a stereo mixer master was recorded. No other processing at all.

The tempo is set all the way down to 30BPM clocking from OT and Circuit is playing a 7 pattern musical phrase which is why the phrases feel so long and expansive (feeling like 28 bars).

On this performance I just hit play and then brought bits in and out... fiddling with the 0-Coast on the way. As I say its more of a listener than a spectacle.

Hope you enjoy it.

-CALC-"

dreadbox erebus x 2 + novation circuit

Published on Nov 1, 2016 Andy Pidcock

"based on previous video with one erebus, but now with added erebus. As anybody knows anything with a dreadbox erebus in it is going to be good so more erebus is going to be better yes ? anyway I love them. Also featuring the mighty Novation circuit all housed in a beautiful stand made by mixingtable.com. No external effects, direct audio only. Thank you."

No conflict | Hiphop on Analog Rytm + Moog Sub 37

Published on Nov 1, 2016 BoBeats

"My third video on the Analog Rytm. This time paired with the Moog Sub 37 for some chill hiphop action. Elektrons are amazing for sure! So much instant creativity for me!

Recorded into Cubase 8 Pro. Video recorded with Canon 700D and GoPro Hero 5 Black."

Analog Heat Test 6

Published on Nov 1, 2016 verstaerker

DSP Synthesizers Prerelease for the 2HP Black Friday 808 Sale

via DSP Synthesizers

"Prerelease for the 2HP Black Friday 808!

The 2HP Black Friday edition 808 Module is now available for order.

The module is 4 voice polyphonic with a pitch CV knob and jack.
A great vintage sound in just 2HP space.

Until 24:00 on Black Friday the 25th the price is only $35 and after that $50.

There are only 50 modules available at the reduced price so make sure you sign up for one!"

ErrorInstruments & OP-1 Ambient Noise Music #TTNM

Published on Nov 1, 2016 The Tuesday Night Machines

"Another ambient noise jam with ErrorInstruments Eurorack Modular Synth modules and the OP-1 :)

PixelNoises Synth T-Shirts by The Tuesday Night Machines:
https://pixel-noises.tumblr.com

Audio gear used:
- Eurorack Modular Synth (w/ Error Instruments Hard Candy, Secret Handshake Glitch, Atom Delay, Reverse Landfill Wood Noise, RFProjex Gargoyle Delay, Bastl Instruments Cinnamon, Popcorn, etc.)
- Teenage Enginnering OP-1
- Zoom R16"