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Thursday, September 12, 2019

Turning Rhythm Machines into Drum Machines [INCLUDES FREE SAMPLES]


Published on Sep 12, 2019 Alex Ball

"I love the sound of old analogue rhythm machines, but I always wanted to be able to program them like my drum machines. Without the knowledge or skill to modify them, I thought that maybe multi-sampling them would give me what I was after.

I’m over the moon with the results and I think that the Kontakt multi versions sound awesome. Hopefully you’ll have fun with them too!

Download: http://bit.ly/RhythmMachines

Bit of background: Although the earlier rhythm machines were intended to accompany lone musicians (mainly organists) and were controlled with start/stop footswitches, they do crop up in a few records.

The 'Cha-Cha' preset from the TR-77 appears in Ultravox’s “Hiroshima Mon Amour” and it’s apparently the (rather processed) rhythm machine heard at the start of Squeeze’s “Take me I’m yours”. The seemingly popular “Cha-Cha” also appears at the start of Duran Duran’s “Girls on Film” albeit at a different pitch (perhaps done with tape speed).

The earlier version of the Rhythm 55B (the Rhythm 55) was also the very unit used by Joe Jackson on “Steppin’ Out”. In fact, he’s recently been bringing it out on tour with him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcEYA...

The Korg is a bit of a hanger on being released in 1982 given that 808s, LinnDrums and DMXs were out by then. The Roland CR-5000 and CR-8000 also snuck into the 80s, but they were really at the end of this kind of instrument that had its heyday in the late 60s and 70s.

Instruments used in this video:
Roland Rhythm 77 / TR-77 (1972)
Korg Rhythm 55B / KR-55B (1982)
Roland SH-1000 (1973)
Korg MS-20 (1978)
ARP Odyssey model 2813 (1975)
Roland Juno-6 (1982)"

Moog Prodigy | Overview and Sounds


Published on Sep 12, 2019 Ralph Baumgartl

"Hello Friends, finally I am back with another Synth video! I know it has been quite a while since my last video upload, but anyway here is a Synth Vlog about the Moog Prodigy Analog Synthesizer which I recorded at the studio of my good buddy Bernd-Michael Land. We give you a quick overview of the Moog Prodigy and its components and let you hear some sound samples. Many thanks for watching!

If you like my Music, then please consider supporting me on https://ralphbaumgartl.bandcamp.com"

Bernie of Aliens Project.

Joranalogue Generate 3 - White Noise Generator


Published on Sep 12, 2019 Joranalogue Audio Design

"While Generate 3 is primarily designed to create clean and reliable waveforms, you can push the circuit beyond its limits using feedback patching. In this patch, the odd output signal is used to modulate the phase parameter. At maximum frequency, the result is a pristine white noise signal from the fundamental output. Adjusting the frequency allows the noise to be 'tuned'.

Generate 3 will be released worldwide in November 2019."

Joranalogue Generate 3

Knobcon 2019: Synthesis Technology E520 Hyperion - New Stereo Audio Processor


Published on Sep 12, 2019 sonicstate

"After the successful launch of their Cloud Terrarium kickstarter a couple of years ago Synthesis Technology are launching another kickstarter, this time for the Hyperion E520 stereo audio processor.
The Hyperion E520 is a stereo audio processor that combines the features of the E560 and E580 audio processors and adds a load of new features. The Hyperion E520 runs on a much faster 480MHz DSP with 64Mb of Sd RAM allowing the module to run code much faster which allows for stereo samples of up to 22 minutes long!

Designer Paul Schreiber was on hand to talk us through the features."

Knobcon 2019: Tangible Waves AE Modular Systems


Published on Sep 12, 2019 sonicstate

"Noisebug is a modular store based out of Chicago, at Knobcon this year they were on hand to demo the Tangible Waves AE Modular system. The AE Modular system is its own format, it has those tiny little patchbays similar to the Korg Volca Modular or some of the Bastl Instruments stuff. This makes the systems a lot cheaper that some of the eurorack equivalents."

Knobcon 2019: Korg NTS-1


Published on Sep 12, 2019 sonicstate

"The Korg NTS-1 is an easy to build DIY monophonic digital synthesizer released earlier this year. The NTS-1 is also completely compatible with the logue-SDK*, so it is possible to run any custom oscillator and effect content available for minilogue xd and prologue, or, create your own.

Nick Kwas was on hand to talk us through the mini little synthesizer."

Knobcon 2019: Elektron Digitone Keys Multi-Mapping Demo


Published on Sep 12, 2019 sonicstate

"Released at Superbooth this year (maybe thats why Mario thought he was at Superbooth...? ;-) the Elektron Digtone Keys added some more features aside from just the keyboard to the already popular Digitone.

In this demo Mario was on hand to walk us through making a multi-map on the Digitone. Multi-mapping allows you to create what are essenitally program changes on the keyboard of the Digitone Keys. Allowing you to create unique interactive keyboard splits for live performance."

Knobcon 2019: Modal Argon8 Walkthrough & Sounds


Published on Sep 12, 2019 sonicstate

"After the last couple of weeks being big in terms of digital poly synth action, Modal came down to the studio and gave us a run down of the new Argon8 poly synth. There were still a few questions we were unable to get into that video so Jim caught up with Jackson to check out the instrument and ask those questions!"

Knobcon 2019: Modal Electronics Argon8 Sounds Only Demo

Published on Sep 12, 2019 sonicstate

"Our resident reporter Jim (Earmonkey Music) was able to grab some time with the Modal Electronics Argon8 to really get down to the nitty gritty and check out some of the sounds it can make."

Knobcon 2019: VCVRack Updates - An Open Source Virtual Modular


Published on Sep 12, 2019 sonicstate

"If you don't want to remortgage your house in order to make music, or you're just not sure whether going the modular route is for you, then the VCV free open source virtual modular is a way of getting a feel for patching and some of the modules in the eurorack world, without actually spending any money!!

In this video we got a look at some of the new plugins that are available for the format."

Teenage Engineering Introduces Rumble - Tiny Sub for the OP-Z


Priced at $89 via Teenage Engineering

"rumble is the second hardware expansion module for the OP-Z. It's a built-in haptic subwoofer, using high-definition vibrotactile feedback and psychoacoustic technology, allowing you to feel your music. when using rumble you will feel like you're holding and listening to a deep sounding subwoofer. the frequency response 10 – 150 hz is designed to maximize impact while minimizing additional energy consumption. it also features a silent metronome mode, great when performing live to always know exactly where the beat is."

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