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Dave Smith Instruments In The Spotlight With the OB-6 and Layne – Rachel Aiello

You can find the full interview on DSI's website here.

"Formally introduced to synthesis by Suzanne Ciani as her studio assistant, Layne (real name Rachel Aiello) composes field recordings, abstract auditory textures, and rhythmic concrète churns into a hypnotic aural terrain reminiscent of the inceptive work from her seminal female forebears in experimental electronics. Recently released on Karl O’Connor’s legendary Downwards Records, she displays her proficiency in creating a vast soundscape and spatial atmosphere. Most recently, she has performed a collaborative set with Suzanne Ciani for Always On, a Moogfest hosted streaming series.

We chatted with Rachel about how she’s using the OB-6."

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You can find previous posts featuring DSI's Spotlight series here.

Moog’s synth-filled LA bungalow, the House of Electronicus

Published on Feb 5, 2018 FACTmagazine

"Cactus-powered synths, a bed that vibrates to bass frequencies, a theremin-controlled video wall and more.

Last month, Moog transformed a bungalow in Los Angeles neighborhood Echo Park into a synth wonderland called the House of Electronicus, filled with instruments and custom-built installations. Alongside the Asheville company’s new Drummer From Another Mother semi-modular percussion synth, there was a cactus-powered synthesizer, theremin-controlled video screens and even a synth-connected bed that vibrated to different bass frequencies.

FACT visited Moog’s one-of-a-kind house to experience it first-hand, where we spoke with Moog about how it all worked and beat scene linchpin Daedelus on why the new Drummer From Another Mother could be a Moog classic in the making. Watch above, and check out FACT’s photos from the event for more visuals of the House of Electronicus.

Filmed by Jesse Orrall."

Sonic Scenarios: Moog DFAM Overview Pt. 2

Published on Feb 5, 2018 CTRL MOD

"Introduction and Overview of the new Moog DFAM Pt.2 . In this video we focus on using the patch bay and external modules with the DFAM.

For more info on the Moog DFAM visit our site here: https://www.ctrl-mod.com/products/dfam

Sonic Scenarios is a series of videos chronicling the features, designs and sounds of Eurorack format synthesizer modules with sound designer Mike Kiraly — Presented by Control.

Video by Sonic Scenarios for Control:
www.sonic-scenarios.com

Control is a synthesizer brick & mortar and online shop located in the South Williamsburg Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY specializing in Eurorack Modular, vintage traditional and unusual eccentric electronic devices both analog and digital. Please do not hesitate to get in touch.

www.ctrl-mod.com
info@ctrl-mod.com"

Part 1 here.

RETROPHAGE// Prophet-12, Prophet-6, Sub37, TR-8

Published on Feb 5, 2018 MR TUNA Music

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Viznutcracker Reel

Published on Feb 5, 2018 Joe Miller

"Experiments with Ornament & Crime 'Viznutcracker, sweet!' mode into Braids generated several minutes of digital glitch sounds. These were then edited into a Morphagene reel (and one-shot sample pack).

The sounds are useful in isolation. Single splices can be looped and stretched into drones, triggered as percussion effects, etc.

Patch Notes: All sounds are generated from Morphagene control via Rene and Pressure Points. The PP selects which reel is played via the top row of voltage relative to the Organize knob. Rene sends static voltage to control both the sample playback speed, and the Echophon's pitch. PP gate pressure is used to change the slice size (more pressure for smaller slices).

Viznutcracker Morphagene Reel can be downloaded at FreeSound.
https://freesound.org/people/SoundsLi...

(link currently not working as we await Freesound.org to complete their moderation process)

Till then... here is a direct via Dropbox.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/r4ibiafln3a..."

DIY Grains Desktop module Clouds, loaded with Parasites Firmware

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"The Module is built and ready to go, not a DIY kit. It is a desktop completed unit, it powers on and works, no modular case installation needed.

The signals, and patching is compatible with Euro Format, Korg SQ-1, minibrute, etc.

This is loaded with parasites alternative firmware.

The desktop module is: 6.5" x 8.25"

The controls are larger than the euro format version. This is intended for precise control."

Layout by Flavio Mireles of Bluelantern.

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EMS Synthi E

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"EMS synthi E in beautiful condition, owned by collector.
It is just back from a full Pro service, so it can be enjoyed for years without issues. Sliders / potmeters / switches all working 100%.

Service report will be included with the invoice. Incl 3 months warranty

You will receive:

Ems Synthi E
Manual
Power adapter
Patch cables
Ocsidance Invoice
Service Report"

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