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Review: Roland MC707 // Sound design // Live looping // Pros and cons (MC-707)

Published on Sep 5, 2019 loopop

Roland MC707

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
0:25 Overview
2:00 Connectivity
2:45 Grid layout
4:20 Scenes
4:45 Track types
5:30 Preset sounds
7:40 Sound design
8:00 Tone engine
14:00 Drum engine
15:00 Sequencing
16:15 Step params
18:05 Clip params
19:40 Step sequencing
20:20 Live looping
22:10 Stretch & pitch
23:55 Sample trim
24:20 Automation
25:50 Pad modes
26:50 Scatter
27:30 Master effects
28:30 Send & return
29:50 MIDI sequencing
30:40 Pros & cons

Synth Spotting with Pete Townshend of The Who

via Pete Townshend's Instagram @yaggerdang

Cameron Jones, mentioned below, is the co-creator of the Synclavier. Curious about that new mac-based program. Cameron recently worked on the Synclavier iOS app and the Synclavier KNOB.

"Between tours I spend a lot of my free time trying to improve my various studios. I have a number of spaces (only one large studio big enough for bands) and each one has a different focus. Recently, after getting inspired by the Eurorack world, and by being able to carry small devices on the road - like Akai MPC Mini, Volcas and Digitakts etc - I realised I’d neglected my larger modular synths that I am damned lucky to have and even luckier to know how to operate. So here’s where I left things with my ARP2500 (restored by the wonderful Phil Cirocco of CMS) and MOOG 35 before I sadly packed my leaving trunk to go on the road. Two months!!! Spiders will move in. The sharp eyed among you might spot the controller and keyboard for my Synclavier 9600 and Direct to Disk system. This has also recently been revived because Cameron Jones created a new Mac-based computer program to run the old towers. Steve Hill’s installed it for me. Cameron also worked with Arturia to create the Synclavier V. This is a fine development of the old FM system. The three stringed things on the wall are all by Collings. Love their boxes. .

This one was sent my way via bÖsch @fabmass

Update: you can find a video of it here. Embedding is disabled otherwise I'd embed it in this post. Thanks to @Precarsious_333 for the link!

Announcing the new Buchla Easel Command Module & 208C

Published on Sep 5, 2019 Buchla

"Buchla Easel Command Module includes MIDI (USB & DIN) and enclosure. Target price $2,999 USD.

Buchla 208C (MIDI optional). Target price $2,599 USD.

Starts shipping late 2019.

Optional preset management coming at a later date."

WMD DESIGN UPDATE: Crater & Voltera Coming to Knobcon

Published on Sep 5, 2019 WMDevices

"In prepping for this weekend's Knobcon synthesizer convention, we thought it approprate to update you on our new designs!

NOTE: In a rush to get this video out, I accidentally left a take in where I say the same thing twice about Voltera. Sorry about that y'all!

CRATER is our new Bass drum / kick drum module that we have been working on for the past few months. Designed to be powerful and polished at the same time using an analog / digital hybrid technique.

VOLTERA is a 4 channel CV expander for METRON that adds 4 channels of quantized or unquantized CV. In this video, Alex does a basic How-To over the video."

MATTHS Live At ROUGH TRADE London

Published on Sep 4, 2019 MATTHS

"#MATTHS was asked to perform a special #ambient #modularsynth live set as part of the d'Voxx album launch at Londons amazing Rough Trade store in summer 2019.

Here is a section of that performance which demonstrates a stripped back and more minimal approach to his usual #Techno offerings and offer a completely different focus to his shows in Berlin earlier that year working with drummer Scott Rowe:" [posted here]

Buy the new double A-Side here: http://www.matthsmatthsmatths.com/

Sequential Circuits Six Trak 80's Vintage Analog Poly Synth w/ V.12 EPROM SN 003342

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ASM HydraSynth Creating a Pad Sound from scratch

Published on Sep 5, 2019 Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"ASM HydraSynth here I create a pad sound from scratch. I explore the polytouch keybed as well as the Mutants, Filters and FX. This is a workflow video to give you an idea of how it feels to sound design on this synth. follow @Flux302 on instagram for more."

Korg Volca Drum - A Lyra-8 on a Budget?

Published on Sep 5, 2019 Oscillator Sink

"I've been hard at work on a Patch Pack for the Korg Volca Drum, and it's nearly done! Obviously, most of the patches are drum kits, but tonight I thought it'd be fun to draw inspiration from a synth that's been on my wish list for a long time - the Soma Labs Lyra-8.

I don't think the Volca is going to fool a discerning listener, but it's definitely fun to see just how "un-drummy" it can get. The delay you can hear is the Volca's own "Wave Guide" as well, and although it isn't as interesting as the Lyra's innovative "multi-delay plus distortion" arrangement, it is pretty characterful!

This kit, along with 15 others will be available soon - for free!

My Free Online Patch Editor for the Volca Drum: https://synthmata.com/volca-drum/"

Caynug Volca Videos

Published on May 17, 2019 Caynug

"Bought this new volca drum, tested the features, pressed record and what the hell is happening this is the best thing I ever got myself into.

THIS IS LIVE AFTER 3 HOURS OF HAVING IT
More to come, good mood :)"

Playlist:
Caynug - Cinnamon Buns (LIVE Volca Drum First Day Jam) #volcadrum #volca
Volca Drum + Volca Keys jam #volcadrum #volcakeys #volca
Volca Drum & Volca Keys Agyptian Style Live Jam #volcadrum #volcakeys #volca