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Rhythmo Beatbox - DIY Sampler Beatbox | NAMM 2020

Published on Jan 20, 2020 Under the Big Tree

"Ethan from Rhythmo shows us Beatbox, his DIY project currently available on Indiegogo. Both inexpensive and easy to build, Beatbox seems like a great project for tinkerers and people new to the DIY electronic music hobby."

Rhythmo Beatbox posts

NAMM2020 - Introducing the Behringer 2600 (Part 2)

Published on Jan 20, 2020 BEHRINGER

"First look at our 2600 Synthesizer. #NAMM2020"

NAMM2020 - Introducing the Behringer 2600 posts

XILS-lab Syn’X 2 Update

Check out the demo by SoundsDivine here.

"XILS-lab elevates exciting Syn’X 2 subtractive synthesis polytimbral powerhouse to higher heights with v2.5 upgrade

GRENOBLE, FRANCE: first available as Synthix back in 2011 before being relaunched to widespread critical acclaim in 2015 as Syn’X 2, audio software company XILS-lab is proud to announce availability of Syn’X 2 v2.5 — elevating its exciting- sounding subtractive synthesis polytimbral powerhouse to higher heights with a welcomed upgrade duly delivering several serious additions — as of January 6…

With origins dating back to its original release as XILS-lab’s third soft synth, Syn’X 2 is a polytimbral subtractive synthesis powerhouse, paying homage to the legendary (early-Eighties-era) Elka Synthex — much loved by the likes of famous French electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre, who still uses it to this day to create the distinctive sound of his onstage laser harp — from an original-sounding sonic standpoint with the striking sound of clear and punchy DCOs (Digitally-Controlled Oscillators), but brilliantly balanced against a multilayer card-based architecture that is inspired by similarly sophisticated hardware analogue synthesizers — such as Oberheim’s mighty (mid-Eighties-era) Matrix 12 — to create a powerful and complex virtual analogue instrument fit for 21st Century discerning DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) users. Ultimately, by drawing its inspiration from two distinctive design classics, it combines eight fully-independent layers with multitimbral flexibility; up to 72 oscillators; eight exciting-sounding ZDF (Zero Delay Feedback) filters; 32 envelopes; 32 LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillators); eight glides; and more than 500 possible modulation combinations — ‘hardwired’ or user-customisable — per patch!

Put it this way: with those eight layers combined with true unison, users can creatively think about using a unison mode that allows them to sculpt not just the number of oscillators but also subtle modulation variations for each of the hundreds of available parameters, including filters, envelopes, LFOs, stereo position, sync, ring modulation, frequency modulation, and more besides. Above and beyond that, though, it is perfectly possible to apply the creative concept to different layers to create complex layered sounds, such as animated epic pads, keyboard performances (where every component reacts to velocity in a different way), as well as splits that creatively combine arpeggios and bass parts, to name but a few exciting-sounding examples.

Several serious additions to the Syn’X 2 v2.5 upgrade elevate this exciting-sounding subtractive synthesis polytimbral powerhouse to higher heights — namely, a new natural-sounding vintage reverb effect with high-pass filter; customisable signal path for all effects and keyboard performances, so the chorus could be positioned before the reverb or visa-versa, for example, or the chorus could be applied to a lower bass split while an upper pad feeds into the phaser and then the reverb; single- window integrated preset manager for finding patches in seconds, managing presets and sound banks, and creating customised tags; revamped 1,536-pixel-wide GUI (Graphical User Interface) with Easy and Complex modes; more factory presets with widened scope for covering more musical styles; powerful InterLayer Modulation, whereby layers can now source modulations from other layers; and integrated help engine. Meanwhile, MacOS 10.15 Catalina compatibility is a given from the outset.

On the face of it, Syn’X 2 v2.5 fancifully frames an amazing vintage sound in a modern setting with hitherto unavailable possibilities, but better than its predecessors’ already amazing features. Fire it up in a DAW host running on the latest MacOS or Windows (7, 8, 10) to add some seriously creative firepower to modern-day music creations!

Syn’X v2.5 is available to purchase as a USB eLicenser or iLok (1 and 2 dongle hardware or software) protected plug-in priced at €169.00 EUR from XILS-lab here: https://www.xils-lab.com/products/syn-x-p-134.html (Note that the Syn’X v2.5 upgrade is free for owners of Syn’X 2.)

Syn’X v2.5 can be directly downloaded as a multi-format (AAX, AU, VST) 64-bit virtual instrument plug-in for Mac (OS X 10.7 and later) and Windows (7, 8, 10) from here: https://www.xils-lab.com/products/syn-x-p-134/download.html"

KORG volca and Elektron Digitakt Jam Session

Published on Jan 20, 2020 ollilaboratories

"If you like my music you can find it here http://bit.ly/BurgMusic and also please consider supporting me at patreon for as little as 1 USD http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon

As a BURG patreon You will get access to behind the scenes materials, exclusive live streams, tiers with stems, loop packs and other perks including access to the exclusive BURG discord.

Track info:

I have been away from my gear for a long long time, I am still working on getting back into the game. When I am lacking inspiration I always try and break things down into lesser components.. like on this jam where i just use the Digitakt and the two volcas.

I didn't want to make percussion on the digitakt, the idea on this one is to try and explore how it can be used as a synth while jamming on the volcas. I am playing the bass sound + some simple stabs and sequence style sounds on it. Pretty fun setup, and really nice compact workflow .. eg easy to reach between the volcas and the digitakt controls.

Also, there are some errors in the track, but i decided to keep the song as is.. even though i had takes with no errors this one had the best overall feeling to it. It is live, straight to 2 track as usual :)

Gear used:

- Elektron Digitakt
- Elektron Digitone ( no sounds used, FX + sequencer for the volca bass )
- KORG volca keys + Zoom ms-70 CDR ( ICE delay and particle reverb )
- KORG volca bass + FX delay/reverb from the digitone
- Zoom H5 recorder

#KORGvolca #digitakt #jamuary"

NAMM 2020 Jupiter X Sounds Only

Published on Jan 20, 2020 sonicstate

"A session with Roland's new flagship Zen Core poly synth - the Jupiter X. Yes it does have exactly the same sound engine as the smaller Jupiter Xm, but more dedicated controls, a larger keyboard and looks a lot more, Jupiter like."

Lehnert Studio-5000 Cassette Tape Recorder With Analog Drum Machine

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Published on Dec 13, 2019 RR

This is the first video of one on the site.

via this auction

"Lehnert Studio-5000 cassette tape recorder with built in analog preset drum machine.
It's a very well built really unique and rare machine.
Made in Germany in the 70's. (The speaker is Japan :))
Technical condition:
All functions are working. I did some cleaning on pots and switches and replaced belts.
But still not perfect:
The "cassette/radio/rhythmus" switch and the "normal/2.spur" switch still has a contact problem. Works but will need to be cleaned professionally.
Recording functions are seems/sounds all right to me. Although I don't understand fully this after recording system.
And a general service check is recommended regarding the age of the machine. But everything works on it.

Drum machnie works perfectly and sounds great! There is external output so you can use it just as drum machine.

Works with 220V or 12V adaptor or 8x 1.5V batteries."

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PAIA THE DRUM 5700 Electronic Percussion Synthesizer

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"We bought this rare unit a couple years ago and serviced it at the time. It’s exceptionally clean and appears to have had very little use. Since servicing, it's been used occasionally at The Synth Sanctuary electronic music studio here in NYC (Google it) and is working great and sounding good."

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