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Novation Beats and Bytes // Basics of Synthesis

Started streaming 8 minutes ago NovationTV

"Come learn how to build original drum, bass, and lead sounds with synthesizers."

Tune into the Novation YouTube channel on Thursday 23 August at 4PM PST for a brand new episode of our live stream series Beats and Bytes.

For this episode, we will talk through the basics of synthesis and show you how to create the following sounds:

(00:00 - 10:00) Making Drum Sounds w/ Circuit Mono Station

(10:00 - 20:00) Making Bass Sounds w/ Bass Station II

(20:00 - 30:00) Making Pad Sounds w/ Peak

(30:00 - 35:00) Putting it all Together

(35:00 - 40:00) Q & A [on Youtube]

Knobcon Event Schedule Released

The schedule for Knobco is live! You can find it below and on https://knobcon.com

Friday, Sept. 7

7:00pm to 11:00pm
Opening Reception
Sapphire Pavilion
Studio Dummies
Nick Kwas (Not Kwas)
Synthmania
Andre Cholmondeley vs Suit & Tie Guy

Visuals by
Erogenous Tones

Saturday, Sept. 8

10:00am - 6:00pm
Exhibits
Mahogany

Informative Workshops
Copper, Maize/Sage

DIY Workshops
Sienna I & II (Lower Level)

JAMMspace
Sienna III & IV (Lower Level)

6:30pm - 9:00pm
Knobcon Banquet
Sapphire Pavilion
6:30 Cocktails, 7:00 Dinner

Gil Trythall Keynote Address

Knobcon Supper Club All-Stars
featuring Ed & Judy Howard and Cory Flanigan

9:30pm
Knobcon Big Room
Sienna III & IV
Glacial 23
Conrad Keely
Nasty Nachos (WMD)
Ian Jorgensen (Synthstrom)
Spooky Action At A Distance

LED Wall with Visuals by
Various Artists

International Players Club
Sapphire Pavilion
Hosted by Matt Baxley

Sunday, Sept. 9

10:00am - 5:00pm
Exhibits
Mahogany

Informative Workshops
Copper, Maize/Sage

DIY Workshops
Sienna I & II (Lower Level)

JAMMspace
Sienna III & IV (Lower Level)

Sort\Lave - New Release by Richard Devine & Make Noise 0-Coast Giveaway

via Richard Devine

"Its finally here! My forthcoming album 'Sort\Lave' a 76 minute opus of all modular work, will be released on 3XLP, CD and digital formats - November 2nd on Venetian Snares TimeSig Records.

Every purchaser of the triple vinyl or CD formats on Bandcamp or the Mu Store will have their name entered into a prize draw for an 0-Coast semi-modular portable synth from Make Noise."

Bandcamp

Mu Store

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Synthomania 2018 Synth Gathering Set for September 8, San Antonio, TX w/ Gary Numan

Full details here.

"Synthomania is a synthesizer exhibition and swap meet hosted by Syntaur. We’re putting dozens of rare vintage synths on display, and you get to spend quality time with them. Lay hands on a Yamaha CS-80, experience a rare Soviet analog synth, or play Syntaur’s signature Juno-107! If you can't bear the thought of going home without a certain keyboard, don't worry, most of the synths on display will be for sale.

For Synthomania 2018, we're also hosting a line-up of synth artists performing live on stage. There's no better place to hang out and groove to live music than Paper Tiger, and whether you want to sip a soda or enjoy a cold brew, you will be well accommodated. It’s a family-friendly environment, so bring along the spouse and kids. As the swap meet and exhibit wrap up, you can move to the main stage for Gary Numan’s concert, the San Antonio performance on his second Savage tour! (Tickets are required for this performance.)

With some fantastic door prizes, you may just be going home with a new treasure. But aside from just the gear, Synthomania is also a great place to hang out with synth fans! With so many enthusiastic players in front of so many amazing keyboards, you'll never run out of things to talk about."

This DAW is great for LIVE LOOPING with synthesizers

Published on Aug 23, 2018 BoBeats

"Today I am checking out ALK2 from Zen Audio. It is a DAW built around live looping. Use code bobeats to get 10% off. http://bit.ly/zenaudioALK2 (valid until 1st of October, 2018)

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This video is sponsored by Zen Audio who made this software. In this case it simply means that they made it possible for me to devote time to their software since it is a big undertaking learning a new DAW. They have not influenced what I say in this video. It is my opinion and I stand by it."

Vermona Mono Lancet 15 SN 017698

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"Mono Lancet ’15 might be small-sized device, despite it is a bona fide analogue synthesizer.
Two oscillators and a noise generator are the foundation for its sound. Together with the musical lowpass filter and VCA it’s capable of producing warm and precious sounds full of character.

Beside its audio qualities Mono Lancet ’15 has a dead simple and intuitive user interface. Each parameter has its own control. We are absolutely convinced that you will quickly learn how to realize your sounds with Mono Lancet ’15 without thinking about what you do.

Expandable with Modular Dock
Mono Lancet ’15’s functionality can even be enhanced using the optional Modular Dock eurorack module. It offers various in- and out-connections to the individual sections of the synthesizer. With just a few additional modules you can multiply the strong sound base of Mono Lancet ’15.

Mono Lancet ’15 is manufactured in our Elektroakustischen Manufaktur in historical Vogtland. For us it is not only a piece of high-quality analogue technology but rather a musical instrument, handmade with love and passion."

Akai Professional Timbre Wolf Analog Synthesizer/Sequencer SN (21)A11508170103219

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"Comes with manual, power supply and original box"

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Sherman Quad Filterbank

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"#62 of less than 100 produced.."

Computone Lyricon Wind Synthesizer

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"Rare Computone Lyricon wind synthesizer-Driver fully restored!
Also included in this auction is a JL Cooper Electronics Midi Wind Driver!

I am the first and olny owner of this beautiful instrument, which is now 100% functional and was fully professionally restored and upgraded in April of this year 2018 to factory spec by David O’Brien. whom the instrument’s inventor, Bill Bernardi, passed on his knowledge and stock of parts to when he passed."

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