Novation Peak, Bass Station II & Circuit All Playing, No Talking!

Published on Apr 18, 2019 Kraft Music

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Evan from Novation plays a fews tracks using the SL MkIII Keyboard Sequencer as the brain, and Peak, Bass Station II and Circuit of the sound sources.

Novation SL MkIII controllers bring MIDI hardware and CV/Gate synths together while easily integrating hardware with your DAW. The internal eight-track pattern-based sequencer offers real-time and step recording, along with the ability to record live tweaks as parameter automation. In addition to deep integration with Ableton Live, full-color LCD screens and an array of pads, buttons, faders, and knobs allow you to take control of all major music software.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Novation SL MkIII keyboard controller and sequencer bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new MIDI controller, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please give us a call. Our knowledgeable Sales Advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

Improvisation #92 for Prophet '08

Published on Apr 18, 2019 The Musical Synthesizer

"This is a recording from an old session using two similar patches played on the Prophet '08s. The bass pedal board was not used; everything was performed on the keyboards.

The upper P'08 is programmed with a deep swirling imposing bass patch, fairly complex and, of course, using both layers panned in stereo. Perhaps it's most subtle characteristic is that there is modulation of octaves. When one sustains a note, there is a rocking back and forth between a 16' pitch and a 32', which adds a mysterious immensity. The lower P'08 has a similar patch, but simpler and adapted for chordal use.

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Instrumentation:
DSI Prophet '08 Keyboard (2)
DSI Prophet '08 Module

Effects:
Lexicon MX300"

Moog Polymoog 203A Analog Synthesizer

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Siel Cruise Vintage Italian Synth (aka Sequential Circuits Fugue)

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"Made in Italy, circa 1979.

I first came across this synth after hearing Adrian Utley of Portishead fame raving about it in the below YouTube video from 2008. It’s a lush poly synth and fat mono synth in one and sounds fabulous. The synth was used extensively on Portishead’s album Third (see “The Rip” and the John Carpenter-esque outro of “Machine Gun” in particular).

Totally nails Solina string ensemble as well as John Carpenter-esque sounds, but on top of that you have a bunch of great poly synth sounds and a tweakable monosynth with very fat sounding filters. (Add a dash of effects and this thing really comes alive.) The below AnalogAudio1 videos are great examples."

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DREADBOX ABYSS // FIRST IMPRESSION // DRONE ARPEGGIO

Published on Apr 18, 2019 LESINDES

"DREADBOX ABYSS, ARTURIA KEYSTEP is playing the arpeggio!"

New Legendary Voltage Controlled Synthesizer RAST-A | VST Instrument for HALion

Published on Apr 18, 2019 VST Instruments & Plug-Ins

Oberheim OB-X / OB-Xa based soft synth. Sounds like my old OB-Xa, but not seeing a 2-Pole / 4-Pole switch.

"RAST-A for HALion is an homage to legendary voltage-controlled synthesizers of the 1980s. It not only models the musical influence of individual hardware components on sound, but also simulates the temperature drift of VCOs. Combined with a classic modeled filter you get all the tools to bring back the vibrant sound we all loved so much.

RECREATED ANALOG SYNTH TECHNOLOGY

This modeled synthesizer is heavily inspired by a classic synthesizer which was famous in the ’80s. The original was used heavily by artists like Prince, Queen, Styx, Van Halen or Supertramp. But, RAST-A has not the intention to be a one-to-one clone but rather an homage to a specific sound which dominated a whole decade of music.

Hot! The temperature drift simulation

Vintage in every way you can imagine; play with the temperature drift simulation of VCOs to make your sound less predictable.

A real classic: Polyphonic portamento

Each voice comes with a separate portamento. And that lets you can recreate the typical outstanding glides some synth were famous for."

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Quad Octoginta II Yusynth Miscreant from Million Machine March 4 OSC Eurorack Module with Joystick

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"Since the CEM3340 chip was put back into production, and after seeing what a few other makers have built with them, I decided it was time for me to come up with my own take on this ‘tried and true’ chip! I looked over the various designs on using the CEM3340’s and settled on the Octoginta II.

Now that the VCO’s were sorted and I was able to purchase the DIY PCB’s, I needed to choose a wavefolder design. I like what Yusynth did with Haible’s wavefolder and went with his design here.

The YuSynth design required me to make my own PCB’s. This can be a laborious process if you have not done it before. But I have the process down to a science here in the lab, so I was able to get these made pretty quickly. Taste the Sodium Persulfate in the air, aahhhhh!...

The inspiration for this build and using these particular chips is to try and satisfy my want for a Oberheim OB-Xa! Hopefully Behringer will be able to produce an affordable clone soon, but in the meantime…"

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Dave Smith Instruments PRO 2 Part. 2

Published on Apr 17, 2019 DKS SYNTH LAB

DKS SYNTH LAB Pro 2 videos

Novation Peak Videos by LuxDiaboli

Published on Dec 19, 2018 LuxDiaboli

Playlist:

1. Novation Peak new Wavetables

A look on the new wavetables on Novation Peak.
Zero effects (apart from minute 7.00)
One oscillator at 100% volume (at minute 7.00 I add a second OSC with sine wave at 70% volume).
Waveshaping on each wavetable and filter on some of them.
With the 1.2 update, they have made the Peak one of the best modern Polysynth, in my opinion. New LFOs, dedicate effect mod matrix with four slots and many other things, just WOW.
Enjoy!
(sorry for the crooked video)

2. Novation Peak Ambient Sequence

I made this chilling sequence to show how the modulation matrix of the Peak, with the right filter configuration, can change the sound we are making.
Yes, I’ve watched too many Knobs’ videos.

3. Strymon Volante with Novation Peak synthesizer

Some sequences made with Arturia Keystep and Novation Peak to show how beautiful is the Volante delay.
Enjoy :D

The history and future of Eurorack modular synths with Doepfer #TSR19

Published on Apr 18, 2019 DivKidVideo

"A rare moment of free time and having great people in the right place at the right time here's an interview with Felix of Tuesday Night Machines talking to Dieter Doepfer, THE CREATOR OF EURORACK at the Thomann Synth Reactor #TSR19 event.

Felix and I wanted to chat to Doepfer about both his history (the history or Eurorack), his current polyphonic modules, future module sand ideas and a quick look at what the future of the Eurorack might be.

We also talk about the Elektor Formant DIY synth, the new Frequency Shifter module coming later this year, CV controlled LED lighting, Dieter was also the EU distributor for Doug Curtis' Curtis chips/components, Raul's World of Synths, favourite Doepfer modules and plenty more."