CLOUD CHASERS// Juno-106, System-8, DX-7

Published on Nov 26, 2018 MR TUNA Music

"Had this one on reserve!
TR-8 on the beat, MX-1 doing its thing, and Squarp Pyramid capturing the sequences liiiiiiive"

Sequential In The Spotlight Interview with Mikael Blak

You can find an interview on Sequential's website here.

"Mikael Blak is a musician and a producer from the Faroe Islands. Working as a professional from his teenage years, mainly as a bassist, he has toured extensively all over the world and appears on over 150 albums. Artists that he has toured and recorded with include Eivør, Teitur, Yggdrasil, and Afenginn. He has produced albums for many artists, including Marius Ziska, 200, Guðrið Hansdóttir and Son of Fortune.

We chatted with Mikael about how he uses Sequential instruments."

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

E-MU - Mo' Phatt - Exploring the Presets - Part 4 - MVM #124

Published on Nov 26, 2018 Midiverse - TV

"Welcome to part #4 of this Exploring the Presets video section. What's up everybody? Today we're going to be checking out some of the stock preset sounds that come in the E-MU Mo' Phatt sound module. This is a 64 voice, multitimbral sound module that came out in 2001."

Midiverse - TV Exploring the Presets

An Update on the Behringer UB-Xa - OB-Xa

And update from Uli Behringer on UB-Xa development, spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.

"Hello everyone,

I like to give you an update on the UB-Xa development.

When I announced the project some time ago, I mentioned that it would take at least a year as it is a "labor of love" and our Midas engineer would do this as a side project since their main priorities are with digital mixing consoles.

Because of their high workload, the development of the UB-Xa had unfortunately stalled for quite some time.

Good news is that the team is working on it again and we have just finished all schematics and the mechanical design while the team is now focusing on the board layout and firmware.
This is a major job and don't expect anything soon, however we are confident that we will deliver this project as promised and hopefully at a price which will make everyone happy.

In order to maintain the integrity of the original sound design, we've been using 3340 and 3320 VCO's and VCF's but replaced the outdated digital section with very powerful Arm Processors.

Thanks for your patience.

Uli"

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Audioweld® Synthwatch® - World’s First Wristwatch Synthesizer

via kickstarter

"Since ancient times music has been part of human life, being a method of self expression and communication. Rooted in instincts, music allows people to forget about their daily routine and connect themselves with the spiritual and the subconscious.

How many times has it happened to you to have a melody in your head without being able to get rid of it or... to express it somehow?

Our team has been seeking to develop a portable device that doesn’t need heavy machinery and long cables, easy to wear, user friendly and at the same time professional, ready to be used outdoors or inside a pro studio.

Why not a wristwatch? That's how the Synthwatch® idea was born.

But not just an idea.

Two years of development can be transformed in reality with your help. The Synthwatch® is a portable synthesizer that allows you to express yourself in every moment of your life. Its main function is real-time play that makes you able to create music, to record it and to add effects synthesized through the app (designed for iOS and Android users).

The solid Titanium Grade 5 watch case is extremely lightweight and is designed to hold perfectly such a piece of technology.

The Synthwatch keys are meant to be pressed by every kind of finger size. Moreover, the usb cable is equipped with a three and a half millimetres female jack which can be used to connect your Synthwatch to every kind of sound speaker or amplifier.

With the help of the app you can select the sequencer function and make your own music from A to Z! No time anymore? No worries! You can save both recordings and sequencer and come back to it when you have time!

Professional watchmakers family - since the '70s we are pioneers of horological innovation since the days of the first American diapason clock.

With a team of sound engineers, designers, electronic engineers, musical producers we created the first musical wrist watch - or better, the world's smallest synthesizer: the Synthwatch®.

If you are looking for a normal smartwatch with a step-counter and a heart-rate meter you should look elsewhere. Our idea can only be realised with your help! We invite you to help us and to make the story of the wrist watch .

By buying this piece of art and technology you are not just keeping it for yourself – you are making the history of watchmaking.

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Novation Peak first outing

Published on Nov 26, 2018 Ron Millar

"And then... I got in!"

60 Second Synth Sounds- Daft Punk- Da Funk

Published on Nov 26, 2018 Luke Neptune

"Episode 3- Learn how to recreate the lead from Daft Punk's Da Funk.
Brought to you by Luke Neptune and DJ Mag."

On the Sequential OB-6

Paul jams a sketch

Published on Dec 28, 2017 Paul Curreri

"Dec 28, '17: Came downstairs to find Paul in the early stages of a song sketch. Sounded cool so I asked if I could video him. :)

Equipment used: SCI Pro One, Micromoog, Roland Juno-60, Oberheim DX, Line 6 DL4, recorded in Cubase w. small amount of Echoboy. www.patreon.com/devonandpaul"

Wilfried Thierry - Music For Six Analog Synthesizers

Published on Nov 26, 2018 ikkini

"Recorded live in Le Chabada (Angers, France)

Max/MSP patch (inspired by instant reich patch by Dan Reid) driving six analog synths :
- Macbeth M3X
- Moog Little Phatty
- ARP Odyssey Rev2
- Oberheim TVS
- Roland Juno-60
- DSI Mopho X4"

1992 Video Dating Tape Featuring Synths

Published on Nov 25, 2018 peahix

"Found 8mm videotape. Bonus recording studio tour."

Synths (Roland Jupiter-6 & E-mu Emulator and Fender Rhodes come in at the 10 minute mark, but there is some studio footage before that.