Morphagene Variations on a Reel

Published on Feb 5, 2019 Todd Barton

"a short reel of shakuhachi flute samples I made and my simple (mostly) explorations and variations on the MakeNoise Soundhack Morphagene."

Akai Professional® Announces 3.0.1 Firmware Update for Force

The Press Release:

"Update introduces new Launch/Note Mode, side-chain compression (the Mother Ducker), updated recording preferences and improved auditioning of samples/loops.

Cumberland, RI USA (February 5, 2019) — Hot off the heels of Force’s public debut at NAMM 2019, Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced the release of a 3.0.1 update that introduces a number of new features and workflow refinements to this ground-breaking live performance and music production device.

Force arms musicians, DJs and producers with all essential functionality for the modern clip- based workflow including clip launching, step sequencing, sampling, synths and a 7-inch multi-touch display. Force is designed for the user who wants a standalone product with the latest in modern workflow techniques, free from being connected to the computer. Building on Force’s already-impressive capabilities, the 3.0.1 update introduces a highly innovative Launch/Note mode – now users can simultaneously harness the creative power of Force’s Note mode while launching clips on a split, single pad layout. Also included in 3.0.1 is the inclusion of the Mother Ducker and Mother Ducker input effects plugins - recently added to the MPC platform in version 2.4, this pair of processors allows users to create side-chain effects effortlessly via inserts within Force’s mixer window.

3.0.1 also includes a number of workflow refinements including
- Updated recording preferences allowing users to use fixed length clip recoding
- Improved auditioning of sample and loops within Force’s browser – now, files with
embedded tempo information will audition in sync with Force’s master BPM
- Drum program enhancements –users can mute or solo pads in a drum program
using Force’s hardware control surface
- Force can now load FLAC and OGG files
- The AIR dynamics plugins Compressor, Channel Strip, Maximizer, Transient and
Noise Gate now have metering to clearly indicate the input/output levels and the amount of gain reduction applied.

Force Highlights
- Standalone - no computer required
- 8x8 clip launch matrix with RGB LEDs
- 7” color capacitive multitouch display
- Mic/Instrument/Line inputs, 4 outputs
- MIDI In/Out/Thru via 1/8” TRS inputs (5-pin DIN adapters included)
- (4) configurable CV/Gate outputs to integrate your modular setup
- (8) touch-sensitive knobs with graphical OLED displays
- Time stretch/pitch shift in real time
- Comprehensive set of AIR effects and Hype, TubeSynth, Bassline and Electric synth
engines
- Ability to record 8 stereo tracks
- 16GB of on-board storage (over 10GB of sound content included)

- 2GB of RAM
- Full-Size SD card slot
- User-expandable 2.5” SATA drive connector (SATA or HDD)
- (2) USB 3.0 slots for thumb drives or MIDI controllers

“At launch, Force immediately garnered unprecedented critical acclaim as a standalone device that offers all conveniences the modern clip-based workflow demands without the need for a computer,” said Dan Gill, Akai Professional Product Manager. “3.0.1 signals our commitment to continually refine the platform, offering new devices and workflow enhancements that cement Force as the undisputed standalone creative powerhouse and an immersive natural extension of user’s creativity.”

3.0.1 will be available as a free update early February 2019. For further information on 3.0.1, visit akaipro.com/force.

Force will be available internationally in February 2019. U.S. retail will be $1499.00.

For more information, visit akaipro.com

Roland Jupiter 8 - Benjamin LAZZARUS

Published on Feb 5, 2019 Benjamin LAZZARUS

This track is only made with sounds coming from the Roland jupiter 8 (Analog synthesizer 1981).
Video: "Kill Bill", Quentin Tarantino 2003

https://benjaminlazzarus.bandcamp.com/

GRP Vocoder V22

Spotted on sequencer.de

Googlish:

"GRP has just shown a vocoder as a draft, he obviously has access to his 22 tapes - hence his name V22 - and you can patch them apparently - which usually does not work, certainly analog and therefore interesting."

A cliff called time - Modular in the cave 2 (eurorack modular synthesizer idm trance ambient jam)

Published on Feb 4, 2019 Modular in the cave

"Little ambient jam using 3x Nintendo DS with electroplankton (hanebow, lumiloop and sun-animalcule) into my eurorack modular.2 pico dsp, a black hole dsp, blue lantern sir mixalot, expert sleepers disting mk4 compression algorithm on the master. Recorder live directly into a Canon 600d with magic lantern"

Vintage Akai AX60 Analog 6 Voice Poly Synth w/ LED Fader Mod

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Dr. Böhm Digital Drums (1983) - short demo

Published on Jan 9, 2018 Xaver von Treyer

"Short demo of my Böhm Digital Drums which got an in depth cleanup today. Works flawlessly again."

Oberheim TVS1 Two Voice (built between 1975-1979) - simple sequencer jam

Published on Oct 15, 2018 Xaver von Treyer

"A quick jam on the freshly serviced Oberheim TVS1. Up for sale soon via the known channels: eBay & Spheremusic. If it doesn't meet the price expectation I will keep it. It's a beautiful synthesizer and it sounds amazing. I used to own a SEM and sold it. This is a notch above the SEM to put it mildly: sequencer 2 SEMs, a keyboard, S&H, semi-modular mod. It checks all the boxes and the guy that did the service did an amazing job.

This is the real thing. No re-issue, no clone. Pure analog bliss."

Roland SH-7 duophonic synthesizer (short demo triggered by TR-707)

Published on Feb 5, 2019 Xaver von Treyer

"A short demo I recorded in 2014. I no longer own this synth. As good as it sounded we never really bonded properly so it found a new loving home."