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Sonic LAB: 1010 Music BitBox Sampler and ToolBox Eurorack modules Review

Published on Apr 2, 2018 sonicstate

04-The Roland SH-101-Part 4-Modulation

Published on Apr 2, 2018 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the modulation section of the Roland SH-101."

All parts here.

Wiggling the Mutable Instruments Plaits

Published on Apr 2, 2018 Mattias Häggström Gerdt

"I really like Plaits and I think you would too, so I recorded a little video so you could hear it. I'm simply wiggling my way through most of its modes (except the percussion modes) using a simple sequence and the main output only. Note that the AUX output would give even more sounds, but I wanted to keep it simple at first.

Plaits is sequenced by Malekko Varigate 4+, reverb is from Audio Damage Aeverb Mk2 and Reason's RV7000 Mk2. Some compression added in post.

This is not meant to be an exhaustive demo video, but rather an example of a first encounter. What happens when you excitedly wade through the many sounds and oscillator models available.

Enjoy!"

YAMAHA SK30 String Machine 1979 | HD DEMO

Published on Apr 2, 2018 AnalogAudio1

"(c) 2018 by AnalogAudio1

Synthesizer Demo of the analog synthesizer/string machine YAMAHA SK-30. I played it along with Lexicon MPX500 (reverb) and Korg SDD-3000 (delay).

Yamaha's SK-series are string machines with additional sections (poly-synth, mono-synth, brass, organ, depending on the model). The SK30 was the flagship (the SK50 was just a double manual version of the SK30). It has "ORGAN", "STRING", "POLY-SYNTH" and "MONO-SYNTH" sections, they all are mixable. The Poly-Synth section has a nice analog filter (but only one for all voices - finally it's a string synth, not 100% a synthesizer). In a certain footage/waveform, it even has a highpass filter engaged. The keyboard has aftertouch, which is assignable to LFO intensity or filter cutoff (similar to Yamaha SY-1/2 or Roland SH-2000).

A nice layer-string machine! It's a big beast, it competed with ARP Quadra, Korg Trident, Crumar Multiman, Farfisa Soundmaker and Farfisa Polychrome."

Modular Monday #32 - "Your Obstacle"

Published on Apr 2, 2018 Frequency Fodder

Moog DFAM vs Mother-32: Review and comparison (Drummer From Another Mother)

Published on Apr 2, 2018 loopop

"DFAM (Drummer From Another Mother) is the second semi-modular Moog are releasing in a compact, either standalone or 60hp eurorack form factor, following the Mother-32, and while they may look very similar, they’re actually very different animals. I already did an in-depth review of the Mother-32 (here's a link to it: [Moog Mother-32 review and 9 hidden gems]) - so in this clip I focus more on a review of DFAM, but along the way comparing it to Mother-32, so that by the time it’s over, you’ll have a pretty good idea of how both synths work, and why even though they look the same, the end result gives each its unique character..

Both synths are very similar in that they contain oscillators, filters, envelopes and a patch bay, but there are a few core differences:
1. The sequencers have very different characteristics: DFAM's sequencer is very analog - it has two tracks - both with continuous CV ranges. It also has a fixed number of 8 steps - though I show ways around that in the clip. In contrast, Mother-32's sequencer is more flexible in terms of length and supports precisely pitched melodies, as well as a few other sequencing features shown in the clip.
2. Envelopes in DFAM are short, either 1 or 2 step envelopes, geared towards percussive sounds, where the envelope in Mother-32 has either two or three stages.
3. DFAM has two oscillators and no LFO (though each of the oscillators can go as low as single digit hz), whereas Mother-32 as only one LFO, that can go to audio rates.
4. Each has their own flavor of special oscillator goodies (FM in both, Hard sync in DFAM)
5. ... and other differences as shown in the clip."

Look Mum No Computer's Build Video for his Crazy Monster Modular Animatronic Face

The how-to video has been added to the main post here.

Waverazor Contextual Editor Introduction

Published on Apr 1, 2018 MOK

"The Waverazor 2.0 Editor version features an innovative new contextual editing system that easily manages the power of thousands of parameters by only displaying what you need, when you need it. Focus on any synthesis module for editing and everything that is linked to it will be shown automatically. This allows you to quickly navigate through the entire synth and craft the connections that bring Waverazor’s unique sounds to life.

This video is a quick introduction to how the editor works, discussing controls and navigation at a basic level.

For more information:
www.mok.com"

Synthstrom Deluge - Easter Arpeggios! Part A Z04

Published on Apr 1, 2018 VJ FRANZ K

"Ambient music making for Easter."

Synthstrom Deluge - Easter Arpeggios! Part C Z24

Note: I'm not seeing a Part B yet, so just these two for now.