Arturia MiniBrute 2 Sequencer [Episode 61]

Published on Jun 7, 2018 CatSynth TV

http://www.catsynth.com

"Part 2 of our detailed look at the Arturia MiniBrute 2. In this video we focus on the sequencer, including basic functionality, synchronizing LFOs, step-sequence entry, and synchronizing to external sources like Ableton Live!"

Part 1 here.

WHAT IS The Synth Library Portland & Prague? Interview | SYNTH ANATOMY

Published on Jun 8, 2018 SYNTH ANATOMY

"I met at Superbooth 2018 the team behind the Synth Library Portland & Prague. In this interview they answer the question: what is the synth library?"

Creating a modular percussion loop (Riamiwo StudioVlog 94)

Published on Jun 8, 2018 riamiwovideos

"Here's a little video how to create a modular-beat... except the MFB 522 Bass, which makes the Kick you can use every modul also for other sounds (for example the snare can also be done with the MiniBrute or the Bastl NOISE & SKIS) - so the variation makes the most fun ;)

Get your copy of my latest EP Skalarus here:
Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/release/skal..."

Gotharman's Little deFormer 3 - Prelim Specs and Pre-Order Info

You can find a demo of the filters here, a guitar demo here, and a deFormation demo here.

via Gotharman

LD3, Rev. 3 prototype design.
Planned changes on the final model:

-Will have 8 Edit Knobs instead of 4.
-The name on 2 of the shortcut buttons will be changed to: Copy and Paste (don't know which yet).
-Frontpanel will be professionally made and look nicer.

Preliminary Specs:

Expected release: September 2018.

-16 parts
-8 stereo voices
-One oscillator per part, that can either be a multi-waveform oscillator, a stereo sampler, a noise generator, one audio input or both audio inputs.
-2 filters per voice. 16 filter types.
-Cross fading chop playback system for ultra smooth transitions between chops -See the XXX7 video for a demo.
-16 Audio Tracks (only 8 can play back at a time at the moment). Chops while recording. Playback starts immediately when recording stops, and chops can be rearranged and re-pitched (again: See XXX7 video).
-Sample time: Either 94 minutes (477MB) or 194 minutes (977MB) of mono sampling (half in stereo), kept in super reliable NOR FLASH memory. Samplings and audio tracks are immediately available when turning on -No loading time.
-8 busses, on which insert effects and optional analog filters can be placed.
-8 Insert effects, that can be placed on any audio bus.
-2 output effects.
-16 sequencer note tracks.
-32 sequencer controller tracks.
-Morph Knob.

USB: Connect a USB drive for importing and exporting of wav samplings, presets and songs, and for updating the firmware.

Audio: Stereo in and out. Left output also functions as a headphone connector.

MIDI: In and out.

Size: 23 x 16 x 6 cm

Weight: (without analogs) 1.0 KG

Optional Analog Board (Planned -Not yet made):
-2 slots for Anamono X series analog filterboards. Each filter can be individually placed on any of the 8 audio busses.
-4 x CV/Gate in.
-4 x CV/Gate out.
-4 extra Audio inputs and outputs -Stereo jacks: Tip = input, ring = output.

More details at http://www.gotharman.dk/LD3.htm. Pre-orders at http://www.gotharman.dk.

Italo Disco done the old school way in 2018

Published on Jun 8, 2018 Espen Kraft

"Italo Disco made the old school way in 2018. Using a plethoria of 80s samplers, synths and drum machines it's possible to make that kind of raw unpolished sound that infused the synth-pop scene back in the early to mid 80s where the term Italo Disco wasn't used, but the octave bass sounded different from much else of the synth-pop.
I've taken inspiration from all the great artists/producers of the time and used some of the same gear.

Thanks to Caroline Johansen for additional vocals, you're a great sport!

Track available on all streaming media:

https://open.spotify.com/album/3dIJbQ...
https://soundcloud.com/espenkraft

The chords and sections that make up the track is explained in detail after the performance of the track so don't turn it off too soon!

The performance is held together by Roland MC50 sequencer that plays the Emax II Liquid Stack guitars while I play other parts. Half of the track is me playing the Emax live.
Bass is off the Roland S-10 sampler played live as is the Korg DW-8000s fairlight pad/strings.
The Yamaha TX802 is also played live over MIDI on the MiniNova.
Additional pads/strings and Fairlight flute is from the Roland Juno 2 and the Yamaha DX7, sequenced.
The simple but effective drums comes off the Akai S1000.

Strymon BlueSky and TC flashback handles reverb and delays.

Everything is going into a couple of Yamaha 01W digital mixers (a Behringer analog mixer does some of the synths) and piped optically into the Audient ID14 soundcard and into the DAW for recording.

Listen to more of my music on: http://www.espenkraft.com
My tracks pay homage to all synth-pop acts of the 80'ies like Howard Jones, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, New Order, Thompson Twins, Tears for Fears, Ultravox, OMD, Euryhmics, Duran Duran, Giorgio Moroder, Jean Michel Jarre, Jan Hammer, Alphaville, A-ha and many more."

ARTURIA ANNOUNCE SPARK 2.4 UPDATE

Press release via Arturia:

"Arturia are pleased to announce that Spark 2, their full-featured software beat creation suite, has received an update to version 2.4.

Combining elements of a sequencer, drum machine, sampler, modular synthesizer, and recording studio into the ultimate software drum package, Spark 2 has become the plug-in of choice for adventurous producers looking to truly personalize their drum patterns and sounds.

Version 2.4 vastly improves the stability of Spark 2, resolves numerous compatibility issues, and removes bugs, making it the definitive Spark experience.

Previewed at NAMM 2014 and released in April of the same year, Spark 2 became a fan-favorite in Arturia’s catalog of software instruments thanks to its pioneering approach to drum sound design. Mixing their exclusive TAE® component modelling, Phi physical modelling, and contemporary samples, Spark 2 lets users create, combine, and synthesize any kit they can imagine.

'As Spark 2 just celebrated its fourth birthday, we wanted to give it the update it deserved.' said Arturia’s Director of Software Development, and former Spark Lead Developer, Kevin Molcard. 'With version 2.4, my team and I refined its code and resolved dozens of intermittent issues to give users the best, most enjoyable Spark experience ever.'
The updated Spark 2.4 can be downloaded from the Arturia website.

Existing customers can activate the update using their original unlock code, and new customers can enjoy the full software package as a time-restricted demo.

For more information on Arturia’s pioneering software drum solution, visit the Spark 2 page on the Arturia website."

Velvet Acid Christ Roland SE-02 Demo

Published on Jun 8, 2018 Bryan Erickson

"16th notes. Showing off snappy envs and fat sound. My patreon site helped me purchase this studio gem. Love it more than the Cheaper MODEL D."

The Deluxe Chipshop by midierror

"Welcome to midi error’s Deluxe ChipShop! A unique collection of over 1000 samples recorded from the Commodore 64, Atari ST, Original Gameboy and Pocket Operator Arcade!

Get it here

Re-released and remastered, this expanded deluxe version features the all original content, plus loads more from the archives and some brand new additions!

The Deluxe Chipshop comes with 590MB of sounds, recorded, prepared and organised for instant deep-fried retro goodness. Feast upon a huge number of One Shots, Loops and Multi Samples, created using original chiptune hardware running CynthCart, MESSIAH, Retroskoi, Nanoloop, LSDJ and the Atari Sound Effects Generator and more!

Step inside the ChipShop to see midierror cooking up over 700 one hit samples including Synths, Leads, Chords, Basses and Arps to fry-up some solid melodies, including 308 Drum Hits, with Cymbals, Snares, Rides, Kicks, Hats, Percussion and Toms neatly organised to bring big beats to the street. In excess of 190 sound effects are included with 31 white noise samples and 16 digital vocal samples to mix things up.

There are over 130 Loops to shake up the plaice, with Drum Loops, Synth Loops, Combo Loops, Percussion Loops and FX Loops to start throwing in the deep fat fryer. Each one has been key-labelled and comes at 120, 140 and 175 BPM.

You’ll hear why the Commodore 64 SID chip is so legendary, with its warm and punchy sound - alongside the Atari ST YM2149 Chip, delivering a cleaner, more digital tone and the DMG Gameboy sound chip pumping out warm lows and ASMR inducing highs! This Deluxe Chipshop now features the Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Arcade, a faithful modern-day Chiptune machine, which delivers a frantic pace to the proceedings!

This gigantic collection has been organised for ease of use, with all files categorised, named and optimised to aid your workflow - ensuring you’ll find chiptune magic to inspire Electro, Synthwave, House, Techno, Drum & Bass, Electronica, Cinematic productions.

There are more freebies on the horizon, follow midierror on twitter for the latest announcements - and check out his youtube and soundcloud channels for other musical adventures!"

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Presenting the new Z-DSP.

via @tiptopaudio

Not just a new look. See this SUPERBOOTH video for an overview.

Meet The Makers - Chris Randall of Audio Damage

Published on Jun 8, 2018 sonicstate

Plus one on the cactus.

"Chris Randall is a regular character on the scene, hes also an interesting bloke, with previous lives including signed bandmember, touring lighting designer, record label owner and now plug-in developer, with a dash of Eurorack hardware thrown in, he's done a lot.
We met him at Superbooth and had a chat."