Zvuk Machines Seeks Funding on Indiegogo for New Zvuk9 Expressive MIDI Controller

Published on Sep 25, 2017 Zvuk Machines

via Indiegogo

"As a creative individual, you know how important it is to try new approaches. We let our minds go and ended up creating a new concept, a new way to interact with sound generators. We invite you to check it out.

Zvuk9 Feature List
9 pressure and position sensitive pads
Velocity sensitive (3 levels of sensitivity and 3 velocity response curves)
X and Y MIDI assignable to CC. CCs can be the same for all pads or unique per pad
X or Y can be set to send pitch bend instead of CC
Aftertouch (channel or polyphonic)
15 programs for storing settings (scale, tonic, split status, X & Y controls, on/off status for notes, aftertouch, and X and Y)
7 predefined scales available: natural minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor, major, harmonic major, pentatonic minor, and pentatonic major
10 user scales available so you can set which pad will play which note or notes
Chords can be assigned through user scales, a maximum of 7 notes can be assigned to a pad
Tonic can be set with Notes buttons
Notes buttons are illuminated, showing which notes are currently available and which note is currently playing
By default, tonic goes on Pad1; by using Notes up/down function, all notes can be moved
Encoder controls for X & Y: CC, min, max, curve
Total of 13 response curves available for X and Y
4 on/off buttons: notes, X, Y, and aftertouch
In Split mode, all controls for X and Y, state of 4 on/off buttons, and MIDI channel are unique per pad
Transport controls: play, stop, and record can be set to MCC, CC, or MCC+CC
Note off type choice (off channel, on channel/0 velocity)
All settings saved during reboot
MIDI over USB and MIDI through 3.5mm mini jack out (cable mini jack to MIDI DIN included)"

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Modal Electronics 002 & 008 Demos by Sean Christopher

Published on Sep 25, 2017 Sean Christopher - Music Composer

This one in via Soviet Space Child.

Playlist:

1. On the Nature Of Daylight featuring the Modal Electronics 002

"This cover of Max Richter's incredible 'On the Nature Of Daylight' features sounds 100% from the Modal Electronics 002 synthesizer. I sequenced it using Cubase 9 by Steinberg. I hope you enjoy it. :)"

2. Modal Electronics 008 Flash Gordon Into the Space Capsule demo

"I did this demo with the Modal Electronics 008.....and a little help with some sample from the movie. :)"

3. Tron 1982 Ending Titles part 1 using Modal Electronics 002 & 008

"My cover of Tron 1982's 'Ending Titles part 1' uses both the Modal Electronics 002 & 008, and was sequenced with Cubase 9 by Steinberg."

4. Heaven's Twilight

"Another Modal Electronics demo using the 002 Synthesizer. Heaven's Twilight is a track from my last album, Transcendence. I thought it would be a good song to remake on the Modal 002. I hope you enjoy it. :)

Modded EMS Synthi A w/ Synthi Matrix Interface by Digitana Electronics

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"Includes very rare Synthi Matrix Interface by Digitana Electronics which connects to the Synthi via the Presto Patch connection.
Includes power cable, all patch pins plus a couple extra cables for modulation.

There were 3 mods done (one on each oscillator) which are factory mods and allow the user to modulate the "shape" of each oscillator. Apparently a tech who specializes in Synthis mentioned this Synthi is a "MKIII" with a reverb driver based on 741 + germanium transistors (great sounding), a 5-pole filter and a MC1496 ringmod.

The EMS Synthi A is one of the most classic legendary mono synths, and it really is worth every penny, it has such unique huge analog sound and can get a range of tones like no other synth. A must have for any serious collector or musician's studio. If you have been waiting for just the right Synthi, this is the one! Don't pass this legendary synth up!"

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"Elephants" - DIY Mutable Instruments Elements Module w/ Translucent Green Panel

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"This is a build of Elements using a translucent green front panel and nice big knobs. It looks really snazzy! It is called 'Elephants'."

Mellow 64 step Digitakt glitch

Published on Sep 25, 2017 Introvertmusic

"64 step sequence on my Elektron Digitakt recorded mono directly into my iPhone 6S using a Apogee Jam 96K -

Uploading my back log of longer recordings of my Instagram clips www.instagram.com/introvertmusic"

Best Ambient Synth Shootout #39: Yamaha VL7 - Song 1

Published on Sep 25, 2017 Christian's Sonic Spaces

"This is the first song with the Yamaha VL7 Version 2. It's a monophonic synthesizer based on physical modelling algorithms.

I used only the internal effects for the recording except for the melody line that used the following FX chain:
VL7 - TC Electronic Mimiq - DigiTech Obscura- DigiTech Polara.

The signal goes via a small Behringer mixer straight into the pc.

To create the complete song I recorded consecutively several stereo tracks. The final song was then mastered with just a bit EQ and compression on some tracks and some limiting on the master track.

Well, I decided to go back to the basics, but at the same time make something useful for the synth community and do a kind of competition (I like competitions;-). What's my best synth for ambient music :-)"

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Korg - Poly-800 - Midiverse - TV - MVM #89

Published on Sep 25, 2017 Midiverse - TV

"What's up everybody? Welcome to Midiverse -TV, on this episode of Midiverse Mondays we're going to be checking out a Korg Poly-800. This is a polyphonic synthesizer that Korg released back in 1983. Let's have a look and a listen.."

Two Kicks Eurorack jam - Hexinverter Mutant Bassdrum .v. Dijkstar RiDrum Tk-01 - Acid Techno Jam

Published on Sep 25, 2017 While We Were Sleeping

"A dub Acid techno jam starting my two eurorack kick drums:
* Hexinverter Mutant Bassdrum - A 808 kick with extended range and functionality
* Dijkstar RiDrum Tk-01 - an 808 and 909 highbred kick

!! Warning - This video contains flashing images !!

This is not a comparison or feature review but a fun jam. The Malekko VARIGATE 8+ is used to sequence the two kicks.
* The RiDrum Tk-01 is playing a traditional 1/16 steps (1 bar)
* The Mutant Bassdrum is playing 1/2 steps (8 bars) with random repeats on each step.
The Malekko VARIGATE 8+ is also used to control all the other drums + the 303 bass line and the FM sound.

The complete list of eurorack modules:
Malekko Heavy Industry VARIGATE 8+
Hexinverter Mutant Bassdrum (808 style kick)
Dijkstar RiDrum Tk-01 (808/909 style kick)
Hexinverter Mutant snare (808 style mutant)
Audio Damage ADM07 Mad Hatter + Bastl Instruments Skis = 606 Mutant HH
Din Sync OSC303 mkii (TB303 oscillator)
Fonitronik TH 555-VCO (frequency modulated by the OSC303)
mCop eurorack mixer


Other non eurorack geer:
DigiTech TimeBender delay
Mmackie mixer"

Gothic Instruments Dronar Dark Synthesis

Published on Sep 25, 2017 rekkerd

"A quick go with one of the menu presets of Dronar Dark Synthesis: Argento Drones by Vinko Borcic. Review at http://rekkerd.org/review-gothic-inst..."

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ROLAND SE-02 Studio Electronics // TWEAKING 1 // PRESETS

Published on Sep 25, 2017 LESINDES

"First impression of the new ROLAND Boutique Synthesizer SE-02, fully analog in Minimoog ddesign made by STUDIO ELECTRONICS. The synth in action now!"

Playlist:
ROLAND SE-02 Studio Electronics // TWEAKING 1 // PRESETS 1-16
ROLAND SE-02 Studio Electronics // PART 2 // PLAYING PATCHES 17-35
ROLAND SE-02 Studio Electronics // PART 3 // PLAYING PATCHES 36-50

Roland SE-02s on eBay