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Roland Juno-106S | Afterglow

Published on May 31, 2019 Alex Ball

"The Roland Juno-106 is probably one of the most famous polyphonic synthesizers from the 80s but it had a couple of lesser known variations; the HS-60 and the 106S, both of which had built-in speakers, but were otherwise identical.

The 106S was apparently sold in Japan with the HS-60 sold to the rest of the world, but if you know anymore let me know!

The story of this track was that it was something I'd written last year for demoing the 106 for my "Land of the Rising Sound" documentary. On the day of recording there was so many synths and drum machines to setup and record that we ran out of time and the intended 106 and Super-JX demos had to be dropped. On the plus side, Ra @ MadFAME and synth4ever did some great demos instead, which you can enjoy in the film.

Anyway, I've now got to record the demo that never was and extend it out into a longer thing. Hope you enjoy it!

Sounds:
Roland Juno-106S (1984)
Roland SH-101 (1982)
Roland TR-707 (1984)
Oberheim DX (1982)
Yamaha DX7 (1983) Not filmed, but playing the odd FM chime if you listen out
Ibanez Jem 7DBK (2002)
Fender Blues Junior II mic'd with SM57
Boss CE-2 Chorus
Vocals recorded with an AKG C414S
Also some Fairlight drum fills that you'll probably recognise from "Owner of a Lonely Heart"

Torvill and Dean were not made by Roland."

Yamaha CS60 - a little improvisation....

Published on May 31, 2019 noddyspuncture

"Just make it up as you go along.... 😃 .... and headphones are essential...!"

Ro by Todd Barton

Published on May 30, 2019 Todd Barton

You might recall the Shakuhachi Ro Simultaneous Releases by Todd Barton posted here. I'm happy to announce the re-release of Todd Barton's solo shakuhachi album, Ro, is now available. An interesting aspect of this release is that Todd with the help of Walker Farrell at Makenoise music has made samples available in Makenoise/Tom Erbe Morphagene format here. Details on the re-release follow.

"Ro is the lowest note on the shakuhachi, all finger holes closed. Ro is the root. Blowing the note Ro for 10 minutes to an hour a day is traditional training for shakuhachi players. Ro focuses breath, embouchure, timbre and listening.

Originally self released in 2003, Ro is a meditative, solitary work focused on achieving rich timbral expressions. Todd Barton, best known for his momentous collaboration with Ursula K. Le Guin in the 80s, and recently re-released in 2018, Music and Poetry of the Kesh, is a multi instrumentalist and master synthesist. He is a well known educator, teaching Buchla, Serge and Hordijk synthesizers to curious music students around the world. His online tutorials, talks and performances have millions of hits.

This re-release explores new territory not available in 2003. Thanks to Walker Farrell at Makenoise music, we are releasing a set of audio samples from Ro which can be downloaded for free at freesound.org. Anyone can access, edit and remix these clips. The samples will be available in Makenoise/Tom Erbe Morphagene format. More on that module at: makenoisemusic.com/modules/morphagene

Ro will be released to all streaming outlets, on cassette and CD May 31st via Flying Moonlight.

released May 31, 2019"

Emblematic Systems Catalyst Macro Crossfader

Published on May 31, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"The Catalyst from Emblematic Systems is a eurorack module with 8 CV outputs and a crossfader to morph between two different saved sets of voltages. The potentiometers for the 8 voltages are backlit so you can see what voltages are being output. This module is almost like having the Octatrack's scene crossfader in your eurorack system!

In the video the sounds come from the Bastl Tea Kick, Noise Engineering Manis Iteritas, Mutable Instruments Elements and are sequenced by Malekko's Varigate 4+. Catalyst available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/emblem..."

Emblematic Systems - Catalyst from Emblematic Systems on Vimeo.
Quick overview and demonstration of the Catalyst macro controller for Eurorack systems. Available by late February 2019.

Catalyst is a Eurorack module that allows precise macro control of your patch.

8 outputs offering 16bit precision CVs in a range from 0-10V
8 scenes per bank, 8 banks in total
8 LED backlit encoders for precise parameter editing
Crossfader for scene interpolation with a convenient 60mm of travel
Copy/Paste function for scenes
Crossfader motion recording for up to 20 seconds
Physical animation of the crossfader position
16hp

+12V 135mA || -12V 17mA

Singularity Vol 1 - Moog ONE- 33 to 64 - GEOSynths.com

Published on May 31, 2019 GEOSynths

"Not Yet Released (2 more videos to come showing all 128 Patches in total)

Second of 4 Videos, showing the (soon to be released) Patches I've made for the amazing Moog One. This Synth is fantastic and just oozes texture and tone and has now officially become my favorite Synthesizer...And is also the fist Moog I will release Patches for :)

Here I show the first 32 Patches of my Bank - Singularity Vol 1, which contains 128 Patches for the Moog One 8 & 16. Some are single layers, dual or even triple layers, however all will work on either model.

No external FX are used, all are from the Synth and are made for the patch. Where possible, Mod Wheel, Aftertouch and X/Y Pad have assignments."

Singularity Vol 1 videos

Extended Environments by Interconnected

via Bakis of Parallel Worlds

"Extremely happy to announce the album release of my latest collaboration with Ingo Zobel on the label Neotantra. Ambient music made with modular synths, available as limited edition CD and download. Interconnected - Extended Environments"

Three New SoundSet for Spectrasonics Omnisphere by SoundsDivine

Published on May 31, 2019 SoundsDivine111
Re-Published on Jun 22, 2019 SoundsDivine111

‘BINARY WORLDS 1’ – OMNISPHERE 2

€29.00

'Binary Worlds 1' features 128 presets for Spectrasonics's Omnisphere 2.

This soundset contains immersive futuristic soundscapes , strange glitched out noises , quantum worlds of sound , alien soundscapes , shimmering pads , dystopian synth sounds , echoes from outer space & constantly evolving aural oddities.

Available as part of the 'Binary Worlds Bundle' and 'Kompletely Omnispheric' sets.

*Price excludes VAT

Re-Published on Jun 22, 2019 SoundsDivine111

‘BINARY WORLDS 2’ – OMNISPHERE 2

€29.00

'Binary Worlds 2' features 128 presets for Spectrasonics''s Omnisphere 2.

This soundset contains massive choral stacks , hypnotic granular soundscapes , ghostly vocal drones , environmental noisescapes , mystical new age sounds , gregorian chants , haunting acoustic instruments , celestial pads and much more.

Available as part of the 'Binary Worlds Bundle' and 'Kompletely Omnispheric' sets.

*Price excludes VAT

Published on May 31, 2019
Re-Published on Jun 22, 2019 SoundsDivine111

‘SPECIAL EFFECTS’ – OMNISPHERE 2

€39.00

'Special Effects' features 200 presets for Spectrasonics's Omnisphere 2.

This soundset contains stunning ambient guitar washes , immersive aural environments , evocative vocal sounds , spectral pads , acoustic granular loops , futuristic transition effects , ethereal pads , space age soundscapes , blissed out pads and much more.

Also available as part of the 'Kompletely Omnispheric' soundset.

*Price excludes VAT

sismo samba legacy

sismo samba legacy from sismo on Vimeo.

Update: image added.

"A fresh approach to Samba, now in the eurorack version.

Maintains the caracter of its previous desktop analog synthesizer with a tap sequencer. Comes with a low tone sine wave, and a synth part (square/noise).

Power on, Plug the clock, tap the buttons and let's Samba!"