6 advanced tips for playing melodies w/samples on the Novation Circuit

Published on Dec 2, 2016 loopop

"This video contains 6 tips for playing melodies with samples on the Novation Circuit, including how to play chords using just one drum track, a great site with free samples, properly pre-tuned, and how to get more than 60 seconds of samples on your circuit.

This is an advanced video - please watch the "beginner's" tutorials first: [posted here]

Here's a link to download the template for the circuit:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/thxxda1..."

Cat Full of Ghosts YOWLER Kickstarter Campaign Opens Design to Supporters

YOWLER KICKSTARTER VIDEO from Cat Full of GHOSTS on Vimeo.

"The Kickstarter video for a synthesizer that the buyers help design.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/218568730/the-yowler-a-community-built-diy-noise-synth"

"About this project

Low epic throbbing halls, rasping vocal choruses, burning thick churning waves of static. The Yowler is waiting.

The Yowler is a versatile little noise/drone synth, don't let it's size fool you, it is packed with features most small synths don't have:

External trigger + decay: trigger the Yowler from external gear, use it as a drum synth

Built in speaker + mono/stereo output: means you can use it with mono gear like guitar pedals or a modular synth, or stereo gear like mixers, headphones etc...

Pitch knobs + light dependent pitch control: get crazy sounds from the three oscillators by shining light on them

BUT WAIT THERE IS SO MUCH MORE...

If the minimum successful funding amount is raised, you get the Yowler as you see it in the video, with all the features described. BUT, once we reach the funding goal backers will be able to contribute to the design and development of the final product. How? Read on.

WHAT'S A COMMUNITY BUILT SYNTH?

Ever $1,000AU above the fully funded amount unlocks a bunch new options for features that the backers get to vote on having included in the final design. Some of these upgrades are aesthetic, like better knobs and buttons, others are extra features like a filter or the design becoming open-source, or Eurorack compatibility, and others are design improvements, like a case, a thicker PCB, or rubber feet.

The idea is that as a community the backers will steer and shape they Yowler through their choices. The more people who support the Yowler the better it gets.

When each voting milestone ($1,000AU over the funding goal) is reached, I will send out a survey to backers to decide between two new features. If enough voting milestones are passed then features are passed over will return for a second chance of inclusion. If your favourite feature missed out early on, with enough backers, it may still end up in the final product!

TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE SYNTH!

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Vintage Arp Quadra synthesizer

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"This is an Arp Quadra with some moderate wear and some minor damage. The damage includes a removed power switch (it is on whenever the power cord is plugged in), a removed programmer switch (it is always in programmable mode), the tip broken off of the BASS OCTAVE SWITCH (DPDT), and the tips broken on of 5 sliders: MASTER VOLUME, EXT VOLUME, PHASE SHIFTER RESONANCE, STRING BASS VOLUME, and ELEC BASS RESONANCE - looks like all 100K linear taper. I have used this instrument and never replaced any of those because I can still use the broken sliders and switch. There are 35 sliders but only 22 knobs are included, all but 2 have white markings on them. I have no idea why the others were missing. I have been keeping them in a separate plastic bag. Everything but the knobs are easily replacable, although I'm not 100% sure about the power switch having an exact replacement. There is also a hole drilled into the control panel near the right end of the keyboard which is the right size to add a 1/4' jack. The photos should show all the wear.

The good news: The membrane panel switches all still work perfectly. The original fragile key contacts have been replaced with much more durable ones. The synth still sounds beautiful. I tried several combinations to make sure it still works right."

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SYNTON ANALOG MODULAR 3000

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via this auction

"THIS AUCTION INCLUDES:

1) MPL 3006
2) VCO 3021
3) 2VCA 3209
4) VCF 3017
5) EGR 3005
6) ENV/CPR 3235
7) 2LFO 3223
8) 2INR/SLR 3218
9) PRM/NRG 3211
10) MXA 3015"

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CUI SYNAPS BRAIN BUBBLE

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Published on Nov 25, 2016 Gavin Bouma

Audio comes in at :50. Watch them levels...

"3 transistor oscillator synth controlled by photo theremin."

via this auction

"Cruel and unusual instruments present the synapse line. First in the synapse line to be created is the brain bubble. A 3 transistor oscillator photo theremin controlled noise tumor! develop for the people that just want to shake things up on stage! This little screamer runs on 18 volts of portable power with a quarter inch output Jack , 3 LED read out of oscillator speed. Yes the 9 volt batteries do slip in and slip out but have a nice tight fit 4 performance. This thing is ridiculous fun!"

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Lone Wolf - 100% Analog Rytm

Published on Dec 2, 2016 BoBeats

"Another day with the Elektron Analog Rytm. This time I tried to use a couple of guitar samples to learn how the Rytms sample engine worked. It think the strength of this unit is the combination of samples and analog synthesis. With the samples going thru the analog filter everything sounds amazing on it.

I used SDS Drop (App Store) on my iMac to transfer samples.
The samples are from Converse Sample Library: https://www.conversesamplelibrary.com/"

KORG volca sample : sample sequencer as a clock shuffler

Published on Dec 2, 2016 Masaki Takada

"with MIDI OUT Mod.
have fun:)

ROUTING:
KORG volca sample(MIDI OUT Mod) - KORG KMS-30(MIDI-DIN SYNC Converter) - Roland TB-303"

Studiologic Sledge Tutorial 40 Kids by MGMT

Published on Dec 2, 2016 David Clements

"George Hall recreates the sounds used on the classic track Kids by MGMT on a Studiologic Sledge synthesiser. Learn synth programming with George Hall."

All parts here.

How To Learn Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer by Power DX7

Published on Dec 2, 2016 Power DX7

Also see The Yamaha DX7 II FD D Video Manual by The N.Y. School of Synthesis.

Playlist:
1. How To Learn Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer – Tutorial: Fundamentals of FM Synthesis, Algorithm

"This is a foundation level tutorial and it’s the first Yamaha DX7 & FM synthesis tutorial from the FM synthesis tutorial series. This how to learn tutorial gives you an overview of the most important aspect of the Yamaha DX7 and FM synthesis, Algorithm.

Algorithm plays a critical role in the FM synthesis sound design. It determines how all Operators (oscillator with envelop generator) interact with one another. The DX7 algorithm offers both frequency modulation synthesis as well as additive synthesis. Having 32 options of different algorithm, the DX7 FM synthesis offers greater versatility of sonic creation."

2. How to learn Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer - Tutorial: FM Synthesis Sound Design Tub Bells Part 1

"I will use the famous Tub Bells patch as an example for the FM sound design process. I will take you through the DX7 FM parameters, including Algorithm, Feedback and Oscillator. The reason why I picked the famous Tub Bells patch is that it is one of my favourite (and I'm sure a lot of people like the iconic DX7 sound), and it is one of the easiest patch to explain how the FM synthesis works to beginners and new comers to the DX7 and FM synthesis. Initially I will focus on analysing the famous Tub Bells patch, then I will going into improving the famous sound using Priority Parameters."

3. How to learn Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer - Tutorial: FM Synthesis Sound Design Tub Bells Part 2

"This is a third tutorial of the FM synthesis tutorial series that I’m planning. As I need to cater for a wider audience, I decided to create this ‘how to’ tutorial series from the very beginning, starting from the very basics of the FM synthesis and Yamaha DX7 synthesizer."

4. How to learn Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer - Tutorial: FM synthesis Sound Design Tub Bells Part 3

"This is a fourth tutorial of the FM synthesis tutorial series that I’m planning. As I need to cater for a wider audience, I decided to create this ‘how to’ tutorial series from the very beginning, starting from the very basics of the FM synthesis and Yamaha DX7 synthesizer.

Continuing on from the Part 2, I will revise the DX7 envelop generator as it can be complex and confusing for people new to the FM synthesis. In a nutshell, the DX7 has basically 6 advanced ADSR type envelops. After the revision, I will introduce more Priority Parameters such as Keyboard Rate Scaling, Output Level and Key Velocity Sensitivity. You will learn how the famous Tub Bells patch was created using the FM sound design process."

5. How to learn Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer - Tutorial: FM synthesis Tub Bells Improvement Part 1

6. How to learn Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer - Tutorial: FM Synthesis Algorithm Interchangeability

7. How to learn Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer: FM synthesis – Sound Design Tub Bells Improvement Part 2

8. How to learn Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer: FM synthesis – Sound Design Tub Bells Improvement Part 3

MFB Tanzbar Lite & Roland TB03 Bass Line

Published on Dec 2, 2016 3rdStoreyChemist

"Jamming with the Tanzbar Lite drum machine and a TB03 synthesiser synced together (Tanzbar Lite MIDI Out to Minilogue MIDI In)."