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Rephazer - Equipment (Live Trance Jam with Digitakt & Virus TI2)

Rephazer
Published on Aug 4, 2017

"Testing out my latest studio additions with a quick trance jam..
The Elektron Digitakt is doing the beat and midi sequencing the Access Virus TI2 desktop synthesizer and what better way to check out the Virus in a genre it is well known for, right?

Had lots of freezes with the Digitakt while making this (firmware 1.04) so I hope Elektron will quickly fix the midi side of things.. Other than that it's a great machine to do quick jams with which I enjoy a lot!"

Percussa Super Signal Processor (SSP) Now on Kickstarter

Percussa's Super Signal Processor (SSP) eurorack module is now on Kickstarter here. If you haven't been following progress on the module, be sure to see the Percussa label for previous posts including demos with the prototype. The label does bring up everything featuring Percussa in reverse chronological order, so just scroll down to find them.

The following is the official press release:

"(August 4th, 2017, Los Angeles, CA) Today at 8am los angeles time our kickstarter project, the Percussa Super Signal Processor (SSP) Eurorack module, is going live.

It's the result of interaction with the eurorack community since we launced the Percussa Engine and Synthor System 8 at the Winter NAMM 2017 show in Anaheim, CA.

The SSP is very similar to the Percussa Engine, the synthesis platform we showed at the NAMM show, but comes with additional input and output connectors, featuring eurorack-compatible voltages, and will fit in a 60HP wide space in a eurorack system.

Among features of the SSP that are important to note, are a quad core ARM Cortex A17 processor @ 1.8GHz, one of the fastest ARM processors available, offering over 20,000 DMIPS of computing power (typical eurorack modules use cortex M4 or M7 processors which stay under 500 DMIPS), and high end ADC and DAC chips by AKM, supporting sample rates up to 192kHz and 32-bit resolution.

The SSP will feature 8 outputs and 16 inputs, and will support running multiple software DSP modules in parallel on multiple cores. The SSP comes with the same features of the Percussa Engine, featuring its rule-based patching system, preset storage and recall, and DSP modules such as:

Wavetable Oscillator with true 3D morphing (XYZ) and cloud features
Sampler with Layering features
LFO with multiple waveforms (sine, saw, square, triangle)
Variable Frequency Noise
DC generator
Enveloped Generator with Exponential A and DR
Waveshaper
Comb Filter
State Variable Filter
Step Sequencer
Important to note is that the Percussa SSP will support loading your own software DSP modules, which can be programmed in the C++ language. The SSP comes with the same wide-screen IPS display of 1600x480 pixels as the Percussa Engine and will feature an optimized user interface and workflow for eurorack users. The buttons and encoders will be located around the display for increased usability.

In terms of connectivity, the SSP will offer USB host and device ports for connecting a laptop for direct digital audio recording, or a USB MIDI class device for controlling the SSP. Storage wise the SSP will run of a microSD card, and a 16GB professional grade card is included in the main kickstarter pledges for the product. The SSP comes with 2GB of internal RAM which is especially useful for loading large WAV files.

One of the interesting features of the SSP is that it offers the same sampling features as the Percussa Engine, allowing you to record audio direct to SD card as WAV files, and then immediately use those WAV files as wavetables for the wavetable oscillator and sampler modules, without having to load them into software on a computer first. Everything can be done directly on the eurorack module.

In terms of pledges, the kickstarter offers normal production units, special pledges for early birds, customization options and special low serial number editions, as well as an interesting Godfather and Godmother pledge (only one of each), wich allows you to donate 5 Percussa SSP modules to 5 schools of your choice, giving students access to this powerful eurorack module.

More information about the Percussa SSP can be found here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/percussa/percussa-super-signal-processor-eurorack-module"

In the Studio with Herbie Hancock & Quincy Jones (SHRED)

AnalogSynthMuseum
Published on Aug 4, 2017

"This is the SHRED version of the original, SHRED mean recreate with false music keys , notes, in sync of course, so funny!!!"

Anyone make out the first synth? Second is obviously a Fairlight.

Update: WillBlouin in the comments called it. It's a Rhodes Chroma. I did a quick search for Hancock and Chroma on the site and found the original video here.

Euclidean Circles Trigger Sequencer Eurorack Drum Pattern

Perfect Circuit Audio
Published on Aug 4, 2017

Update: video is back.

"For this patch, we used the Euclidean Circles module as the main trigger brain for a handful of percussive sounds. The Basimilus Iteritas Alter, Akemie's Taiko, and Braids are the main drum sounds, with the Sapel - Rampage making a noisy hihat, and Maths a weird laser drum sound. The final mix is then fed into the Chronoblob for some synchronized delay, and then into the Springray for some reverb. The whole patch is being clocked by a QCD, with a trigger being sent to the Euclidean Circles module, the Sync input on the Chronoblob, and the Clock input on the Voltage Block. The sequences from the voltage block are used to modulate various aspects of the drums, i.e. the decay of the rampage, the timbres of the Basimilus and Akemie's."

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Virsyn Releases Bark Filter - Critical Band Analyser/Filter/Compressor

virsyn
Published on Aug 4, 2017

"Bark Filter - Critical Band Analyser/Compressor/Filter for iPad/iPhone

• Multi band dynamic range compressor with up to 27 bands
• Variable number of compressor bands (1..27)
• Threshold/Ratio Attack/Release and Makeup Gain
• Linear phase precision filters for maximal transparency
• Real time pre/post processing calibrated spectrum analyser
• AudioUnit for AUv3 compatible hosts.
• Inter-app audio compatible effect.
• Audiobus 3 compatible with state saving.
• Low latency live usage with mic and headphones.
• Audio recorder

Available in the App Store:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bark-..."

"### Introductory offer for a limited time ###
### requires iPhone5s / iPad mini 2 / iPad Air or better ###

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"Scandinavian Rain" — Waldorf Kb37 noodling

Mattias Häggström Gerdt
Published on Aug 4, 2017

"A duophonic patch with my Waldorf Kb37.

Main voices:
Intellijel Atlantis
Loquelic Iteritas + XAOC Kamieniec
Mutable Instrument Rings

Mixed with Mannequins Cold Mac, fed into Audio Damage Aeverb mk2, modulated with Noise Engineering Sinc Iter and ALM Pip Slope."

E.T. Calls Home

Rafael Carrasquillo
Published on Aug 4, 2017

Smokey Quartz - Polygamist Quad #1

Smokey Quartz
Published on Aug 4, 2017

"A full-on Polygamist Quad is an explosion of noise, love, flow, energy, blockages to be built and released, and hot sticky passion. In this video I improvise with myself across the boundaries of time, using a Ekdahl Polygamist for some foursome noisey synthy fun. Also, I’m trying out Landscape FM’s AllFlesh patching/pressure pad things for the first time."

ARP ODYSSEY 2800 MK1 White-face SN 28887 w/ Mono & CMS Mods

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ARP ODYSSEYs are stuck in duophonic mode where if you play more than one note at a time, the oscillators will play two separate notes (one oscillator per note). The mono mod forces the Odyssey to not do that, so you are sure to have both oscillators always assigned to one note. This is useful when playing legato. See this post regarding the CMS mods.

"Superb example of an original white-face Arp Odyssey in excellent working order. Serviced and calibrated by a top synth tech; these old synths require a great deal of specialist TLC to get them up to scratch. This one plays very well and sounds stunning.

Now reissued by Korg, this is a chance to buy an iconic original in excellent order. Effectively a hard-wired compact version of the monster Arp 2800, the Odyssey is revered for its signature sweeps, leads and bass sounds - like an albino time machine, it transports you back to the golden age of analogue synthesis.

Condition is excellent with only a few scratches and scuffs to the case, most of which are on the back of the unit. See detailed photos for more information.

NOTE: This one's had a very cool modification - you can switch between the (original) duophonic mode, to monophonic, plus it has CV and Gate inputs which are tested and working.

It has had an extensive service with new bushings installed, key contacts and sliders/switches cleaned. The synth has been re-calibrated and is sounding superb."

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