Tsyklon Lab - Chaos Divider *FIRST PATCH*

Published on Dec 2, 2016 DivKidVideo

"Here's the awesome Chaos Divider from Tsyklon Labs. Full video coming soon but wanted a first patch / jam video. The Sequencer 1 is driving the clock and some stepped random voltages shifting through the modes then the intensity modes. Chaos Divider is controlling the beats, Sequencer 1 controls the synth line and I'm using a MA CP3 mixer and the WMD Performance Mixer to mix it all together."

Patch Notes #27 - Eurorack Modular w/ Leap Motion

Published on Dec 2, 2016 Voltage Control Lab

"A fairly simple patch tied back to an Ableton Live set with 6 mono channels of DC offsets in a custom Max4live device routed to the first 6 outs on the ES-8, and a seventh channel doing randomization.

The 6 offsets (more details on the custom device later) are mapped to the middle finger on each hand and their locations in the X, Y and Z axes above the Leap Motion controller using the LeapModulation M4L device.

I’ve set up a pretty simple one voice patch to play, Make Noise DPO Final output to the MMG to the Optomix, and on to Mutable Instruments Clouds in Granular mode. Clouds is routed back into the Expert Sleepers ES-8 inputs for recording.

The left hand middle finger up and down motion (the Y axis) is mapped to control the Optomix level, while the right hand Y axis control is mapped through the Ornament & Crime Quantermain mode for pitch quantization, and then into the exponential FM input on the DPO. The O&C is clocked via Tempi.

The left hand X and Z axes are mapped to control the mod bus index and the angle amount on the Final output. The right hand X and Z axes are mapped to the Clouds position and density CV inputs. The random output from the ES-8 is mapped to the FM bus index on the DPO.

Very simple patch, but pretty dramatic results.

https://www.voltagecontrollab.com/"

MAM MB33 Retro Analog Bass Synthesizer [TB-303 Clone] - Audio Demo

Published on Dec 2, 2016 Acid Alex

"Here's a demo of the MB33 Retro, a cool little clone of Roland's TB-303.

I've used a few different patterns and swept through the various settings so you can get a good feel for how it sounds. The MB33 has two little controls on the back to adjust the cutoff scale and offset. These have been calibrated so the cutoff range exactly matches that of the TB-303.

As you'll hear this is surprisingly close to the real thing, more so than my x0xb0x, TB-3 and TT-303 I would say. You can't get a better clone than the MB33 at this price.

I use the excellent Engine MIDI sequencer from Social Entropy to sequence the MB33 (and all my other gear). Highly recommended!

I used the MB33 Retro in my last two tracks. Check them out below..."

Dr. Wiener's Bananas: Pipes are for smoking, not for greedy fake presidents and their friends.

Published on Dec 2, 2016 uoYTube

Greed kills
The greediest will explode
For the end we'd all go
Out with them




Let's stand up.

Pipes are for smoking: not for a greedy fake president and their loser friends. #standwithstandingrock.

#GTFO

This patch is created and 100% #sequenced within the #SergeModular system. Clock source is the #DUSG. Sequencing is done with the #DivideandCompare & #Sequencer/Programer. #Drums are created by pinging the #ResonantEqualizers (see my last video for a #Tutorial) #Percussion is by pinging the #WaveMultipliers. #Bass, #Tablas, #Noise and #Squelches are made by #pinging the #VCFQ. Vocals from the glorious Roland​ #Jupiter4 channeled through my #Vintage KORG​ #KaossPad. Tons of Thanks to #CGS and RandomSource​ for their tremendous research and work over the last many of years to make #Serge #Modular available to the people as a #DIY #Synthesizer. Without their work, I would not have gotten a chance to use a serge system, or been given the knowledge and resources to build one myself. I hope you enjoy my new song. Thanks for listening and watching. Many Cheers & #HappyFriday... It's definitely not #Eurorack or #Eurocrack. It's #Serge or #4u or #Slug -- #sluglif

Body in the Thames OB6 Drum Sample Pack [Volume 1]

This one in via Body of The Thames who had the following to say:

"The 'Oberheim sound is famously about big sawtooth pads and pulse wave modulated strings and the oscillators & filter are certainly truly awesome for that 'signature' feel.

I do love programming drums & percussion on analog synths as well however.

Perceived wisdom is that you need a 24db self-oscillating filter for kicks & toms etc & the OB-6 has a 12db filter which doesn't self-oscillate.

What it does have though is is an LFO which goes well into audible range plus powerful cross-modulation possibilities and so I think perhaps this pack shows another side to the OB-6 that might surprise a few people."

That said, here are the track details from BandCamp:

"This track is a short demo created entirely with just a few of the samples from the OB-6.

'Body in the Thames OB6 Drum Sample Pack [Volume 1]'

To download the entire sample pack simply download this track - included with the mp3 is a file containing your link to the full pack.

The track & therefore the sample pack is offered as 'name your own price – no minimum' so in principle it is free but the more you give, the more material will be available in the future. :)

thank you

Release notes:

Oneshot samples made by Body in the Thames using a Dave Smith Instruments Tom Oberheim OB-6 analog synthesizer.

Stockholm, Sweden December 2016

Contains;
44 kick drums (808/909 style and similar)
75 claps/snares/snaps
Individually tuned Toms
Hats, shakers, cowbells & claves
& 'Station2Station' – heavily flanged, delayed & LFO'd white noise crashes

All sounds were made exclusively with the OB-6 with no external processing.

All files are stereo wav 16bits 44.1 kHz
All files are normalized
All files are royalty free under creative commons – go crazy :)"

It really is a powerful all-round tool."

New Jomox ALPHA BASE Drum Machine Details & Demos

Two Audio Demo tracks above. Details and MP3 links:

AlphaOne1.mp3 (Pure Alpha Base, with filtered guitar samples + internal FM synth)
Größe: 5625 KB ((stereo, 192kBit/s)) by Jürgen Michaelis

AlphaOne2.mp3 (Pure Alpha Base, Kick from MBrane, with internal FM synth)
Größe: 2253 KB ((stereo, 192kBit/s)) by Jürgen Michaelis

Click the image for the full size shot. Pics of the upcoming Jomox ALPHA BASE were first posted here. We now have some details, Google translated from German on the Jomox website:

"- 11 instruments:
Kickdrum, MBrane, Cl HiHat, Op HiHat, Clap, Rim Shot, Crash, Ride, X Sample 1, X Sample 2, FM Synth.

- Real analog Jomox Kick.

- Genuine analog Jomox MBrane voice with 2-linkable F-OSC for complex analogue snare, percussion and tom sounds from 16Hz to 20kHz.

- 2 sample-based instruments with analog VCA envelope and / or HH filter, plus metal noise as a signal source. The HH filter is 2-pole, HP / LP / Res for each parameter, variable but not oscillating.

- 4 sample-based instruments with analog VCA envelope and / or resonant multimode filter (LP, HP, BP) with ADSR envelope, plus metal noise as a signal source. The multimode filter can also be used as a signal generator to generate analog toms or sticks.

- 2 sample-based instruments with external sampling input and pure digital playback.

- 1 FM Synth with 4 operators and max. 6 voices for percussive sounds.

- Effects Delay, reverb with send po instrument, also loopable in analogue signal path with CH, OH, Clp, Rim, Ride.

- LFOs: One LFO (MBrane 2 LFOs) can be assigned to each instrument with 64 waveforms, each on pitch, VCA, Fil Cut.

- 250 samples 16 bit / 48kHz in the internal flash.

- SD card slot for loading samples.
- USB (midi device).
- Midi In, Midi Out, Midi Thru.
- DIN Sync 2x in jacks Midi Out or Midi Thru.

- Inputs: Stereo In for Sampling, FX, Sidechain. Both inputs are Hi-Z for guitar / bass and work up to line level + 20dB.
- Outputs: 8 single outputs balanced, stereo mix balanced, headphone.
- Output level: max. Approx. + 12dBu unbalanced, + 18dBu balanced at all outputs.

- 18 Encoders.
- Input Volume analog potentiometer.
- Phones Volume analog potentiometer.
- Mix Volume analog potentiometer.

- LCD Display 2x 24 Characters.
- 12V 2A DC external power supply.
- Sturdy steel housing.
- Wooden sides, rubber feet.
- Dimensions 410mm x 240mm x 80mm (rear).
- Weight about 3.3kg"

How to connect & sequence external synths using Circuit (Beginner Friendly Tutorial)

Published on Dec 1, 2016 BoBeats

"This is a beginner friendly tutorial on how do connect and use external gear with the Novation Circuit. In the video I use the Korg Volca Keys and Korg Minilogue in order to demonstrate some of the setups. I also showcase a Kenton Midi Thru-5."

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!

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Vintage Arp Quadra synthesizer

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via this auction

"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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