"This unit is in very nice shape, only used in a recording studio. The Oberheim SEM with MIDI to CV Converter synthesizer expander module is proof that even an old-school analog synthesis icon such as Tom Oberheim can roll with the times. This 100% analog synth starts off strong with a pair of top-notch Oberheim voltage controlled oscillators and adds to that a very flexible multimode filter capable of being modulated in fun and exciting ways. Get creative with two envelope generators and an LFO, or go totally nuts and tap into the awesome flexibility of this SEM's MIDI to CV converter. With a five octave range, analog portamento, and aftertouch response, the SEM with MIDI to CV Converter is one seriously playable synth."
"Arturia provided me with this keyboard to use as I see fit. We can call it a review-unit even if no promises of a review was given. I will most likely do a couple of videos on it if it is fun and I think it is any good.
I was quite sceptical of the Mk 1. But I am actually quite surprised how much I like this unit so far. If I just can program it to work with the Circuit it will be awesome to have with me on the go."
"I am working on a live patch with a range of different sounds. Here is an experiment with a mix of noise / droney ambient sounds and some experimental techno.
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/monotrailmusic
Stuff used:
Korg Volca Sample and Eurorack modular system with:
Doepfer: a-118, a-119, a-124, a-143-4, a-148, a-156, a-160-2, a171-2
Intellijel: Dixie II, uFold, Quadra, 2xTriat , Linux, mult
Make noise: MMG, Lxd
Mutable instruments: Clouds, Peaks
MFB: Dual LFO
Synthrotek: Echo, Deluxe power
Diy: Quad attenuator
Audio via the Mackie 1202vlz4 mixer to a Moto Ultralite MK3 hybrid.
External effects: T.C electronics M350 for reverb"
910x various experimentalists sounds algorithms
90x more basic lo-fi VCO wavetable sounds
The DirtyGlitch is a high experimental VCO harnessing grain table synthesis driven through dual glitch engines to produce sounds. The first 90 patches attempt to be more musical like a contemporary VCO .. make sure the delay (CLK RATE knob on these patches) is in the centre position to access all of the available tones.
The Following 910 patches are just outright bizarre, containing various clock, internal step-sequence and LFO / knob based modulations and weirdness as per the patch list. Aside from use as a VCO, Dirty Glitch can be used as a highly interesting modulation source or can produce some really kick-ass unusual percussion sounds in conjunction with a VCA.
The DirtyGlitch is a high experimental VCO harnessing grain table synthesis driven through dual glitch engines to produce sounds. The first 90 patches attempt to be more musical like a contemporary VCO .. make sure the delay (CLK RATE knob on these patches) is in the centre position to access all of the available tones.
The Following 910 patches are just outright bizarre, containing various clock, internal step-sequence and LFO / knob based modulations and weirdness as per the patch list. Aside from use as a VCO, Dirty Glitch can be used as a highly interesting modulation source or can produce some really kick-ass unusual percussion sounds in conjunction with a VCA.
Specifications:
8bit Grain table sound module
31khz / 10.5khz internal sample rate
PWM Audio @ 76.5khz
FREQ/MOD1/MOD2: -5 .. +5v safe but effective range 0..5v
Clock input: 0-5v only
On board 5v regulator, only +12/-12v rails required
Current Draw Approx 58ma on +12v rail
14HP Dual Layer Acrylic Panel @ 3mm total thickness"
"Here's the first (not great, have a cold!) video showing the Flash-8 loading and saving sessions. Live Sequences and settings can be saved as they are and will all re-load exactly (like a snap-shot).
A interesting use (pointed out to me today) would be to make a clocked sequence (or a bunch of "notes" that will become a sequence when clocked) and save it. Upon loading, a patched clock, or a MIDI clock will start the sequence playing on cue.
Might as well, all those Slices are there anyway!"
Update:
Reflex + Flash-8: Auto-Slicing Drum samples via MIDI in DAW
Published on Nov 23, 2016
"This is a really easy way to get all of the little samples into the Reflex and save them as a session. In this case drums are being sampled, fully automatically.
A RECord is started via the Record note A-1, then at each sample a SLICE note is sent(F-1). Generally this will be fine if your 'puter latency isn't too much, 6-8mS, and not advanced to the MIDI -as the next drum will start before the next Slice ends the previous-
After all samples are in, the REC button is held, (same note F-1), but longer, (about 1second), and the new Slices are played. At this point they can be saved as a session for instant loading."
