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Modular Sounds II

Modular Sounds II from Rodrigonzalez on Vimeo.

"Playing with Roland Scooper"

Detachement 3 Spinner - Stereo Ring Mod Based on the Yamaha CS80 Spotted at NAMM

via @experimentalsynth

"#namm2017 stereo ring mod based on CS-80 design"

Cool that they kept the CS80 font and design cues. It almost looks like it was pulled from the front panel of CS-80.

New 808 Eurorack Drum Machine from System 80

Published on Jan 23, 2017 System 80

CV on the right. Word is this is coming this Summer.

Update: and a render from a four months ago.

Pioneer DSI Toraiz AS1 Demo by INHALT

Published on Jan 26, 2017 INHALTVIDEO

"When Dave Smith Instruments approached us to do sound design for a new compact synthesizer, we weren't really sure what to expect. It had been several years since the Mopho had come out, and we had used one to full effect as a touring bass machine, so we need it was going to be loud, fully functional, and easy to gig with. However, we did not expect the varied sonic palette that comes with the Toraiz AS-1. During our time working on the factory banks and sequences, we had a chance to listen to the synth on many different sound systems, and the constant descriptor that came to mind was "Pro One". We've essentially concluded that the AS1 is the modern day Pro One. It has the distinct drive and loudness associated with the high headroom of the mono synth and the tone colour has that charismatic dryness associated with the "One".

The sequencer present here is far more comprehensive than that of the Pro One, but nonetheless, just like the older, bigger brother, it oozes Electronic Body Music unlike anything else. The feel and movement present with straight 16ths playing back on the low end gives the speakers an expected workout but without sacrificing that all important low mid. Far too many modern synthesizers accentuate the low bass and the top end but usually leave the mid range (especially the low mids) either thin or almost nonexistent. Not so with the AS1. The mid range is completely present and this midrange is critical to achieving the signature bass line sounds that the Pro One does so effortlessly.

From a feature standpoint, the little metal box is fully stacked. Everything architecturally from the flagship Prophet 6 has been ported over and the only exception is a slimmer fx section. However, considering that the preoccupation with the AS1 will be basslines and sequences, we didn't feel left out despite the fact that the FX engine is slimmer.

Please take a listen on a quality set of headphones or studio monitors. The low end is very present here and many of the sounds in the demo emphasize basslines, so you'll need something that can transmit the low end. Computer speakers just don't do this synth justice. We definitely feel like Pioneer has an absolute winner with this little box and after wrapping the sound design, we gave the unit back with much hesitation as it was leading to song ideas and inspiration non-stop!"

Analog Foundations - New Sounds for Elektron AK/A4

via New Wave Presets where you'll find additional details and demos. You'll find other sound sets there as well.

TR-8/Prophet 6/OB-6 - sTR-8 bummin'

Published on Jan 25, 2017 Jae Ryan

"I sold my TR-8 awhile back and it was a huge mistake. I miss it so much. So much that I rented one from work just to have it in my studio. I wanted to throw a quick jam together with it!
The TR-8 is sending midi clock to the Prophet 6 and OB-6. I pre-programmed the synth sequences on their built in sequencers and the rest is all done live. I made a couple mistakes getting to excited with the vari section on the kick drum but left it in anyways. This was one take and turned out decent considering!
While creeping around YouTube tonight I learned that you can technically have 4 individual outs on the TR-8 if you pan the parts you want to separate and used that to my advantage in this video! This also made me realize how much fun I'm going to have using it in my real tracks down the road, but also makes mixing these simple little jams a walk in the park! As usual there's a splash of Lexicon 224 reverb and some stereo delay with modulation from UAD's precision delay!"

HAPE nr. 115

Published on Nov 5, 2016

Acid techno live improvisation
https://soundcloud.com/hape25

0-Coast Patch of the Week #5: Wobbble Bass

Published on Jan 26, 2017 MAKEN0ISE

All parts here.

Plant Music #3 (MIDI Sprout + Knas + Metasonix + Arturia)

Published on Jan 26, 2017 Smokey Quartz

"In this video I connect the MIDI Sprout to a Philodendron ‘Congo Rojo’ and let it play the Ekdahl Knas Polygamist synthesizer and Arturia’s B-3 V Virtual Hammond Organ. Interjecting it’s noisey self into the mix is the Metasonix S-1000 Wretch machine, which is being “played” by the Polygamist via it’s pulse wave and gate outs. So, a plant is playing a synthesizer that is playing a synthesizer!? Ableton Live’s MIDI effects are also massaging the MIDI data coming from the MIDI Spout. It's really all just a bunch of fun noise."

All parts here.