Arturia Announces New MiniBrute 2S - Sequencer Desktop Version of the MiniBrute 2

Published on Jan 16, 2018 Arturia

And a set of user videos from loopop, BoBeats, and Hispasonic:

The press release from Arturia:

"Following the announcement of MiniBrute 2, Arturia have also revealed an exciting new sequencer variant: the MiniBrute 2S. This is the second of three new products which will all be available at stores from March 2018.

MiniBrute 2S is a sophisticated analog monosynth sharing the signal creation, sound shaping power, and modular capabilities also found in the newly announced MiniBrute 2. It replaces its keyboard with a set of performance pads as well as an advanced, intuitive and addictive, triple-layer sequencer with space to save up to 64 sequences, and the ability to chain them together to create flowing performances. Its multiple layers not only let you create melodic sequences, but also create extra levels of parameter automation to really make your music come alive.

Perfectly geared toward the modern musician, MiniBrute 2S is a synth that promises to bring every element of your creative environment together, and unleash the true potential of modularity. As the keyboard-based version MiniBrute 2, MiniBrute 2S features semi-modular architecture, giving users the chance to rework its internal signal routing by patching into its comprehensive CV/Gate patch bay. The MiniBrute 2S can also take a commanding role in your modular setup, letting you use external modules to affect its sound, or send signals or sequences from the MiniBrute 2S to your Eurorack modules.

Arturia’s latest small-but-mighty monosynths are the successors to their debut analog instrument, the MiniBrute. The first incarnation was released in 2012, and turned the industry on its head, offering a unique, affordable analog synth experience with attitude. The MiniBrute 2S features many of the amazing features that made its predecessor a must-have instrument, including mixable waveforms, the acidic Steiner-Parker filter, and the chaotic Brute Factor.

MiniBrute 2S also features the all-new Arturia Link, an exciting innovation that will help unify and democratize your creative environment. To find out more information on the Link system and how it integrates with other devices, stay tuned for more Arturia product announcements, and all of your questions shall be answered.
To get hands on with all 3 of the new products, find Arturia at NAMM 2018. We’ll be at booth #11910. We can’t wait to see you."

RMIF Elsita Soviet Electro

Published on Jan 15, 2018 Zachary Berry

"Got an RMIF Elsita analog drum module off eBay and have been playing around to see what it can do. They were apparently produced in Russia in the late 80s. Here I'm triggering it from the 707 - four of the 707 outs are going into the Elsita.

Here's a breakdown:

808 Snare: Volca Sample through Wedge reverb - nothing special about the wedge other than it looks cool :)
707 hats
All other drum sounds are from the Elsita. They are being ran through the Moog Werkstatt's VCF.
Bass: Volca Bass (with Logic's Echo plugin)
Pads: Alpha Juno (with the Valhalla Shimmer reverb plugin, played on the Keystep)
And the Flashback pedal wasn't used, it ended up being too much and I was too lazy to get a longer cable."

DOPPELGÄNGER/ Prophet-6, OB-6, System-8, Sub37 + More

Published on Jan 15, 2018 MR TUNA Music

"This time around JarJar Bass starts us off with another cool line from the Prophet 6, and then we come in with some 707 from the TR8 and some swelling arpeggios from the System-8. I'm sure there's some Juno-106 at some point, and then we get a classic Moog bass from my favourite patch on the Sub37.
Somewhere down the line we don some keys on the P6 and OB6 and then just get into the zone for a while. As always Squarp Pyramid is capturing the performance live, from the synths back to the synths!
#backtothesynths"

Moog DFAM + RML Electron Fuzz Custom: Sneak Preview

Published on Jan 15, 2018 Genshi Media Group

"::| WARNING: Extreme Frequencies Ahead! A really good pair of Headphones or Stereo Speakers is highly recommended! |::

This is just a quick, sneak preview of the Moog "Drummer From Another Mother" (DFAM) immediately after unboxing (I didn't read the manual or even let it warm up like you are supposed to!) I have it paired up with the Retro Mechanical Labs "Electron Fuzz Custom" module, which I will be doing more in-depth videos on (including a full description video for the guys at RML) and also featuring the Empress Effects "Echosystem Dual Engine Delay". Stay tuned for more videos this week of both the DFAM and the Electron Fuzz Custom!"

KORG MonoPoly Analog Synthesizer SN 275085

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Knif Audio Knifonium Tube Mono Synthesizer

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Published on Oct 5, 2017 Olli Virtaperko

"Olli Virtaperko: Ambrosian Delights, concerto for Knifonium and chamber orchestra
Part I, Fat & Filth, the Knifonium Cadenza
Jonte Knif, Knifonium
Recorded 31 March 2017 at Hannikaissali, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Released by Ondine in CD Romer's Gap/three concertos (ODE-13052)"

O. Virtaperko: Ambrosian Delights for Knifonium & Baroque orchestra

Published on Oct 9, 2017 Olli Virtaperko

"Olli Virtaperko: Ambrosian Delights
Concerto for Knifonium & Baroque orchestra (original version)
Jonte Knif, Knifonium soloist
Finnish Baroque Orchestra FIBO, conducted by Ville Matvejeff

I Fat & Filth – Cadenza (0’00-7’30)
II Ambrosian Delights (7’30-12’41)
III Passacaglia (12’41-17’08)
IV More is More (17’08- 27’25)

Recorded 6 September 2014 at Vaasa Church, Vaasa, Finland
Full orchestral score: http://www.virtaperko.fi/ambrosian-de..."

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"Jonte Knif is a genius designer of top-top-top-notch audio equipment. He makes some of the best mastering gear in the world, notably the unparalleled Soma equalizer. A few years ago he decided to put his mastery of electrical engineering and tube topology to the test by building an all-tube analog synthesizer, the Knifonium. The first batch of 6 saw two bought by Hans Zimmer (they are used subtly in the Interstellar soundtrack, and less subtly as a guest synth in the Blade Runner soundtrack). The second batch of 6 brought improvements to the routing and performance-based usability. This is from the second batch, and is currently one of 12 in the world - and the only one in this colour! (all the others are reddish wood, as opposed to this dark stain).

Simply put, this is the biggest sounding raw-sound I've ever heard from an instrument. The all-tube build allows you to overdrive various tube types at various points in the signal chain, layering nonlinearities into complex tones that react to your performance. And it's not just the core sound: there's a ton of performance tools, such as a buttery-smooth XY joystick that's assignable to tons of parameters, velocity sensitivity, aftertouch (also assignable to various things), a very shapeable LFO, and a second full assignable envelope besides the standard VCA. It's honestly absurd. The best instrument I've ever played.

This is a unique, rare piece that will add real tonal power and texture to your work. Take advantage of my momentary lapse in judgement and need for funds and grab this. Jonte will be building more, but the wait time is very long.

Includes the huge power supply, solid flight case, and a full set of extra tubes!"

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Korg SQ-1 Step Sequencer

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Mystic Circuits Spectra Mirror

Published on Jan 15, 2018 jamescigler

"A brief demo of the Mystic Circuits Spectra Mirror eurorack module."

Lyra 8 - Fowl Hospital

Published on Jan 15, 2018 Kyle Swisher

"Recorded through a Fulltone Tube Tape Echo for stereo effect, then onto a 1/4 inch tape machine at 7 1/2 ips."

Akai MPC-X Sampling & CV Sequencing Eurorack Modular

Published on Jan 15, 2018 Perfect Circuit Audio

"This video shows how you can use a eurorack modular synthesizer with an Akai MPC-X by sampling and also sequencing the synthesizer with the CV outputs on the MPC-X. The drum sounds are samples of the Noise Engineering Basimilus Iteritas Alter and the synth sound is made with two Make Noise STOs, an Intellijel uFold, 2hp Mix, an ALM Pip Slope and Make Noise LxD.

MPC-X available here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/a..."

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