Dave Smith: OB6 vs Pro6

Published on Jul 20, 2018 Starsky Carr

"A quick tour of DSI's OB6 and Prophet .

I've tried to give a feel for how they sound individually rather than recreate sound on both as they've got such different characters. They're so similar in their architecture, but so different sonically, I hope I've captured it in 30 mins.

This might give an idea of which is best for your studio, which might cut through in your mixes or fit with your current rig.

I don't consider one is 'better' than the other, they simply have different characters.

Hopefully someone will find it useful ;)_

enjoy....


Oscillators 6:45
Subs and Bass 8:30
Unison Detune 10:20
Squelchy Bass 13:50
Distortion 13:00
Filters 13:55
High Pass 16:15
BandPass 16:55
Filtering Polys 18:00
Adding FX 20:00
THE 'Notch' 21:20
Some Sounds 24:35
Conclusion 35:00"

New Synthesizers.com Q170 MIDI Gates

Published on Jul 20, 2018 synthesizersdotcom

"Hosted by Roger Arrick of Synthesizers.com"

And a silver Q106A Oscillator.

via Synthesizers.com

"The Q170 MIDI Gates module produces gate signals from a stream of MIDI messages, either from a keyboard, a DAW or any MIDI source. Each of the 8 outputs can be programmed for one or more MIDI note messages or Continuous Controller messages.

Gate outputs can be used to select steps on a Q960 sequencer, trigger envelopes, change filter settings and many other things.

A MIDI Thru output allows daisy-chaining of many modules.

The MIDI output is a version of the incoming MIDI signals but with the programmed notes filtered out. This allows you to set aside certain notes on a keyboard for controlling things via an independent gate signal.

To program an output, simply press the Set button and send MIDI note or CC messages. MIDI channel numbers are recognized. Notes sent once cause the output to follow the note on/off messages and operate like a simple keyboard gate signal. Notes sent twice cause the output to toggle On then Off as note On messages are received.

A special mode allows gate outputs to be programmed to respond to MIDI real-time messages, sometimes called sync - start, stop, continue, clock. The clock output can be programmed with a division of /1,/2,/3,/4,/6,/8,/12,/16,/24,/32."

Another Floydian slip

Published on Jul 19, 2018 Audio Illustrator

"Audio illustrator James Newman and the James Newman Groove Orchestra are pleased to present 'Another Floydian slip'.

"As I age, I'm told I'm no longer hip
for my filter let's me down as I make another floydian slip"

This is a reflective groove about aging.

I hope you enjoy. :)

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Newman.

James Newman 's music can be purchased at:
jamesnewman.bandcamp.com

Purchase "Another Floydian slip" here:
https://jamesnewman.bandcamp.com/trac..."

Update on the synths being used:

"The Hammond organ is NI's B4 VSTi, and the acoustic drums are from Easy drummer. I am also using the DFAM for a constant 'Floydian' drum part through out. The Behringer is doing all the synth parts including the atmospheric noise hits. I am also using a VSTi string machine emulator called 'Loomer' string ensemble. The Guitar parts are all from a VSTi as well."

Synthrotek Analog VCO - Voltage Controlled Oscillator Demo

Published on Jul 20, 2018 synthrotek

Synthrotek Analog VCO 1V/O Tracking Calibration Instructions - DIY MODULAR SYNTH!

Published on Jul 19, 2018 synthrotek

via Synthrotek

"The VCO is an analog voltage controlled oscillator with a wide frequency range and 8 trackable octaves. It uses the Curtis CEM3340 reissue chip, which is famous for its outstanding sound quality.

Features:
Simultaneously available triangle, saw and square wave outputs
Frequency range: 5Hz to 28kHz
FM input and attenuation control
PWM input and attenuation control
1V/o input, tracks 8 octaves
Specifications:
Width: 4HP
Depth: 53mm
Power draw:
+12V: 42mA
-12V: 31mA
Includes power cable and module screws."

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How to build your own DIY Eurorack Modular Synthesizer case - Synthrotek rails & brackets

Published on Jul 17, 2018 synthrotek

"This video shows you step by step how to make your our DIY Eurorack modular synthesizer case.
Make anything into a Eurorack case! These rails are cut to length for use in whatever DIY housing you like: a suitcase, coffee table or Grandma's meatloaf pan.*

Sold in pairs. Use the quantity to select your length in HP (1HP = 0.2 inches). For example, "Quantity: 40" would be 40HP. "Quantity: 300" would be 300HP. Maximum rail length is 300HP."

http://synthrotek.com

The Paths Of Old - a Moog Grandmother demo track

Published on Jul 20, 2018

"The product of my first week with the new Moog Grandmother synthesizer, this Berlin-School-inspired electronic rock instrumental was made using only the Moog. No other instruments or effects were used, and no EQ was applied at any stage - just a bit of multi-band compression on the final mix. The Grandmother was tracked into Cubase through a Chandler TG-2 pre-amp plugged into a MOTU 1248 AVB interface."

Pete Drake & his talking steel guitar - "Forever"

Published on May 22, 2013 Mark Daniel Miller

Not technically a synth or vocoder, but talk boxes have been covered before. Be sure to heck out the second video below for a more vocoder like affect. This one is in via Gerard Pardeilhan.

"The timeless Pete Drake & his talking steel guitar with his rendition of 'Forever'.

Great American music :)"

Pete Drake and His Talkbox on the Jimmy Dean Show

Published on Oct 16, 2017 James Stiltner

KORG EM-1 w/ Circuit Bent Pitch Mod SN 004192

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via this auction

"KORG EM-1 Circuit bent with Pitch mod and Alloy bottom door.

Does Drums + twin bassline synths

has a new fx selector fitted , short stem , has box .

Pitch mod , allows real time pitch mod of the whole unit without slowing down tempo, handy coz its not really tuneable , you can slow the thing down till it crashes, two toggle switches and a control pot for complete access to the Pitch mod , may need rebooting after crashes, some setting wont work , its a glitch thing… also does a mean organ chord tone. youl find it..

The bottom heavy steel plate has been replaced with a light weight alloy one cutting the KG’s for lap playing bliss.

However the original bottom cover is included..

Want a demo ? This unit was used on our Acid Mornings track , and still has some of the patterns from the track loaded on it..amazingly Rare.. [on Spotify]

track two..bass part

is Working Order with minor issues.
has been played live by len303 of the youtube.com/kenspocket , paintwork tatty.

PSU Lead

Boxed

2 x Sample DVD’s 4GB+ each for DAW use.

SoundwaveSamples drum machines 909 808 etc and synth notes hits 4GB.

Access Virus samples 4GB

Music CD as per demo - One Life Album :)"

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Patterning 2 - Recording Beats

Published on Jul 20, 2018 Olympia Noise Co.

"How to record beats and map a MIDI controller to trigger samples."

iTunes: Patterning 2 - Olympia Noise Co.

Previous posts.

Mulholland Drive on the DX7

Published on Jul 20, 2018 Kris Lennox

"Quick recording of 'Betty's Theme', as it seems to be a favourite with MHD fans. Also filmed to show how to play it. Of course, not difficult at all - but you'll need to be able to stretch a tenth i.e. the first LH chord is a D major as D-A-F#.

The same stretch also occurs on G, Em, F#m etc.

PS I just had a listen to the original: on the second D chord, the RH should play D and A, rather than just the A as I'm playing it. I had only listened to the original twice before sitting down to record it. If there are any other omissions, I'll write them up here.

Sound isn't similar to the original; it is just a stock sound from the DX.

PPS what's with hashtags appearing above video titles? Seems to be a YT algorithm generating these. The mind boggles.

Best
Kris"