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Analog synthesizers live demo 7; feat. Kraftwerk and Vangelis

Published on Jul 14, 2019 Synthe_64

"This is my seventh live demo. You can hear the mighty analog synths Moog minimoog ( 1973 ), Korg MS10, Yamaha CS10 and Roland SH2.
More recent are the Roland U220 and Yamaha FB01 midi modules. The newbies are the Arp Odissey ( Korg ) and Arturia Microbrute. The modulars are Pittsburgh Modular and Doepfer Dark Energy along with the darkTime.
Everything is played live. No post editing or mixing.
Your comments are welcome and if you need further info you can send an Email to Synthe_64@yahoo.com."

Minilogue XD Review, full tutorial and 8 patch ideas

Published on Jul 14, 2019 loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
0:55 Overview
2:10 Connectivity
3:05 Load panel
3:30 Analog oscs
5:05 Voice modes
6:10 Arpeggiator
7:00 Cross mods
8:10 Multi engine
10:50 Analog filter
12:40 LFO
15:50 Envelopes
17:40 Effects
20:50 Sequencer
23:10 Menu options
25:40 Ideas & tricks
25:50 Tip #1: Using a sawtooth LFO to create a rhythmic pattern
26:30 Tip #2: Applying two mod sources to a single destination
27:45 Tip #3: By-passing the filter to create a "bi-timbral" patch
28:35 Tip #4: Adding and removing harmonics without a filter
29:00 Tip #5: Hidden LFOs/Envelopes in multi engine plugin parameters
30:20 Tip #6: Using the Pitch 2 envelope for hard sync
31:20 Tip #7: Using the Pitch 2 envelope for to create a kick and including it in a rhythmic sequence
32:05 Tip #8: Using the sequencer as a multitrack tempo synced LFO for destinations not included in the main LFO
33:20 Cool plug-ins
38:05 Pros & cons
40:45 More ideas

Balance - Ambient - Digitakt / Digitone / Modular / Tape

Published on Jul 14, 2019 Jogging House

"This is the fifth track of my new album 'Lure'. It is available digitally, on tape and vinyl here: https://seilrecords.bandcamp.com/albu...

'Balance' is composed with two Elektron Digitakts, a Digitone and a Eurorack modular system (controlled via Digitone). They are accompanied by a Ciat Lonbarde Cocoquantus. Everything is sent through OTO Bim & Bam and then directly into the Revox B77 1/4" tape recorder.


Fun fact: When the camera is shaking a bit, that's my head hitting the tripod ...

I hope you enjoy it."

Modal Electronics Craftsynth 2.0 & OTO Machines BIM

Published on Jul 14, 2019 3rdStoreyChemist

Boredbrains in Studio: A Hole in the Darkness

Published on Jul 14, 2019 Boredbrain Music

"Here's another improvisational jam, mainly testing a couple new pieces of gear like the Squarp Pyramid sequencer and integrating our new INTRFX eurorack effects interface!"

This CV controlled tape player is cat approved.

Published on Jul 13, 2019 Mike Sisk

"Testing my CV controlled tape player/recorder while my cat, Cali, supervises."

CASIO SK-1 (1985) 8-bit Sampler - Part 2

Published on Jul 13, 2019 Nacho Marty Meyer

"these are the outtakes (indeed unfinished) of the first demo, I hope to finish them some day, it's quite tedious to work with the SK-1, because there are many limitations, no extra effects or processes were used with this fucking beautiful piece of shit without MIDI, cover by Lizz Ortiz / https://www.instagram.com/lizz___ortiz

https://nacho80.bandcamp.com"

Korg Mono/Poly | Four Play

Published on Jul 13, 2019 Alex Ball

"This is a synth I've been wanting to demo for a long time and it didn't disappoint.

The Korg Mono/Poly was released in 1981 and is the somewhat quirky sibling of the Polysix.

It's essentially a 4 oscillator monosynth with different waves, footings and volumes available on each oscillator. There's two independent LFOs, two envelopes, cross mod, oscillator sync, a 4-pole low pass filter that can self oscillate, pwm, detune, portamento, an arpeggiator, CV/trigger in and out and a couple of assignable wheels.

However...things then get very interesting in the "key assign mode" as this is where the "Mono" and "Poly" parts of the Mono/Poly are found. You can play monophonically with just one oscillator triggered or you can select 'unison' and have all four oscillators triggered simultaneously. Combined with whatever waves and footings you've selected on each oscillator this can get interesting.

In Poly mod you can have one oscillator per note with up to four-note polyphony OR select 'unison' and the oscillator count automatically changes dependent upon how many notes you're playing so that all four oscillators always sound.

The arpeggiator can behave in Mono or Poly modes too, which I utilised in my track.

With one vca and envelope there isn't individual note articulation when playing polyphonically so this is a paraphonic setup (tips hat to Marc D). There is a note damp switch to help (a little) with that.

I also have a Korg VCF FK-1 Synthe module in the studio at the moment which is a filter and envelope follower from the 700 series synths that Korg made into a stand-alone unit with a wah-style foot pedal in 1975. I ran my guitar takes through it which isn't captured on camera as it's happening on the floor by my feet.

Gear used:
Korg Mono/Poly (1981)
Ibanez Jem 7DBK (2002)
Korg VCF FK-1 (1975)
Fender Blues Junior II mic'd with SM57
Oberheim DXa (1984)
Sequential Circuits Drumtraks (1984)
Vocal "dahs" recorded with a C414s

Mixed by Jakob Ole at Sonic Peak Studios.
Instagram.com/sonicpeak

Social:
Instagram.com/alexballmusic"

Arturia MicroFreak (Part 1)

Published on Jul 13, 2019 CatSynth TV

"We explore the new MicroFreak from Arturia, looking a range of presets and taking a detailed look at all the oscillator types included in this instrument: basic waveforms, super wave, wavetable, harmonics (additive synthesis), Karplus-Strong, virtual analog, waveshaping, 2-operator FM, vocal formants, chords, speech synthesis, and modal synthesis.

There will also be a part 2 soon that explores the other features, so please subscribe to be notified as soon as it is available.

From www.arturia.com:
"A synthesizer like no other, MicroFreak is a peculiar, exceptional instrument that rewards the curious musician. It blends wavetable and digital oscillators with analog filters. It features a unique poly-aftertouch flat keyboard. It adds controlled randomness to sequences...This out-there little music machine features a versatile digital oscillator so you can create rare and interesting sounds with ease. Modes like Wavetable, KarplusStrong, Harmonic OSC, and Superwave give adventurous musicians the chance to explore totally new, unheard possibilities. Like having dozens of synths in just one instrument, both wild-eyed newcomers and seasoned professionals will fall in love with MicroFreak’s flexible, powerful synth engine."

For more synthesizer demos, please subscribe to this channel and visit www.catsynth.com"