ContinuuMini with External Controllers

Published on Dec 4, 2018 HakenAudio

"A demonstration of the ContinuuMini while using external Midi to control the internal sound engine of the ContinuuMini, the EaganMatrix."

A Yamaha CP 70 for the Sequential Prophet X / XL

Official Prophet X:XL Add On: "CP 70" Published on Dec 3, 2018 8dioproductions

A Yamaha CP70 sample set for the Sequential Prophet X & XL from 8dio who produced the original samples for the X & XL.

DEX5MBER 01: Yamaha EX5 + Novation PEAK Jam 130 BPM

Published on Dec 4, 2018 Floyd Steinberg

"Instead of participating in 'Jamuary', I'll do a 'DEX5MBER' instead. I'll try to post a new short musical sketch / JAM every Tuesday and Friday until christmas eve, using the EX5 as main synth & hardware sequencer for my other gear.

I used the EX5s pattern sequencer for this, routing some of the sounds to the secondary line out, which is connected to a ZOOM MS100BT for additional effects. The "distorted arp" is played on the PEAK, all the other sounds are EX5.

Next video on Friday 7"

TEST SERIES Abstract Sound Design Mutable Instruments Elements 2x Rings Eurorack

Published on Dec 4, 2018 Outsider Sound Design

"Abstract sound design with Mutable Instruments eurorack Elements and 2x Rings as the sound sources.

The purpose of “TEST SERIES” is to focus on the sound design possibilities of various gear combinations. This series is not musical nor does it serve as an instructional video. It is all about sound potential.
Please consider supporting this channel by purchasing a sample pack or music download from www.outsidersounddesign.com"

Silent Strike - Stellarator

Published on Dec 2, 2018 Silent Strike

This Drummer Messed with the Wrong Synthesizer (OFFICIAL)

Published on Dec 4, 2018 Sheldon Kreger

"This arrangement was structured by sequencing groups of 2, 3, 4, and 5 in unison on the drums and Buchla synthesizer. Using Ableton Live, and starting at a modest tempo of 55 BPM, I created MIDI tracks of eighth notes and used a MIDI to control voltage converter to send these pulses to the Buchla. On the Buchla, the pulses served as a heartbeat to push through the step sequencer. I then programmed one tone at a time and modulated several parameters on the tone using the step sequencer.

The step sequencer was programmed in 2, 3, 4, and 5 steps to align with the rhythmic concept. A clear example are several bass lines where the step sequencer modulates the pitch, moving up or down with each step, and each step pushed forward by the MIDI/CV input. This modulation was used in parallel on several patches, simultaneously modulating several parameters by utilizing stacked banana cables. The raw output audio of each sequence was recorded back into Live for an arbitrary period of time (perhaps 60 seconds).

After amassing several sequences in each grouping, they were sliced into reasonable lengths and arranged into a composition. The structure was determined by the number of steps in the sequence, and clips of the same sequence length were often stacked and faded in and out. For example, there were several raw audio recordings featuring four steps. These were used all in the same section of the composition – after the threes and before the fives.

The advantage to maintaining the order of these groupings was to simplify the difficult drum performance. In fact, the entire concept was spawned from the idea of using ostinatos of 2, 3, 4, and 5 on either the hands or feet on the drums, and then superimposing a recorded Buchla performance atop. For example, during the group of three, the feet play RLL, with right foot on kick drum and left foot alternating between a pedal slamming into two tone-paired wood blocks. The hands were then free to play a groove or various improvisations. In other cases, the hands would perform the ostinato while the feet improvised.

After tracking drums, I ran the master drum track through a gate and recorded the output. This created yet another rhythmic sequence which captured only the loudest hits on the drums. Returning to the synthesizer studio, I used this (awful sounding) gated drum sequence to again trigger the step sequencer on the Buchla. This time, however, I used the raw audio via a ¼ jack on a Eurorack, and a converter for this signal to pulses for the Buchla. Another difference for this second lap was utilizing a 16 step sequence with knobs turned at random, rather than overlapping the previous ostinatos. The end result was that the sequence moved when I hit crash cymbals, the kick drum, or the snare drum. This created another layer of unification between the organic drum performance and the Buchla, but this time commanded by the drum performance itself. It often sounds like the drums are actually triggering a sample, but this is not the case. I recorded a few clips like this and arranged them in Live to build tension within and between the ostinato groups."

Black Roland Juno 106 - Junior 106

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"Just got this back from Synth Spa a few weeks ago. Mint condition and looks great in white on black.

Totally refurbished inside and out. All voice chip refurbished, re caped, clean pots and sliders even the chorus is quiet!!! I’ve had a few 106s in the past and this sounds better than any of them.

This was my old HS-60 chopped to 37 keys. The keys are nice and white and play as new!

There are only a dozen or so of these Juniors floating around, this is the newest and arguably the best 106 you can find, either as a 37 or full 61.

Has the Synth Spa 7 years warranty good thru 2025."

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Access Virus Indigo Keyboard Synthesizer SN G10000334

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Yamaha DX200 Desktop Control Synthesizer FM w/ New Data Knob

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Great way to get into Yamaha 6-Op FM synthesis like the original DX7. Newer DACs so it might have a cleaner sound. One cool thing about the DX200, and the Volca FM for that matter, is they have macro controls that allow you to change multiple parameters in real time.

The original data knob on these end up skipping values if turned too quickly. This one appears to have been fixed.

Per the listing: "It is in excellent condition as you can see from the pictures. I didn't really use it much to begin with as I am somewhat of a collector. It has been stored in a box unused for the past many years and I noticed they have been selling for $550 or more recently, so, I got a new data knob installed and listed it priced to sell with buy it now and shipping is free

I listed it as refurbished because I just had a new data knob installed...since you are looking at this I'm sure you know these all have had the same issue, so with this one, you don't have to worry about it and with buy it now you don't have to bid and wait just to be outbid at the last moment which is frustrating"

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Kawai SX-240 Analog Polyphonic 8 Voice Synthesizer SN K-8696

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"The pictures say it all, this particular SX-240 unit looks 99.5% perfect, like the day it rolled of the factory in Hamamatsu. Made in Japan around 1984.

Very Recently Pro Serviced in 2018 by expert techs at Futara Eletronics.

This unit is almost perfect/mint, and 100% stock, running latest O/S (not Tauntek). and is 100% factory except for the AA cell battery holder mod. This battery holder holds simple AA batteries, so no need for any soldering for future battery replacement!"

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