Let's Play with Mononoke

Published on Feb 28, 2020 Tim Webb

"The latest synth from Bram Bos is a unique drone/soundscape generator with performance pads that make it a bunch of fun to play with! I mostly manage to stop playing with it long enough to describe what's going on.

Mononoke on App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1492577124
FAC Alteza on App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1489369665
iVCS3 on App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id665703927
Limiter on App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id945375756

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Be sure to visit http://discchord.com for the latest music app news!
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Artis Lab SynthBerry Pi

Published on Jan 28, 2020 Artis Lab

"SynthBerry Pi is a prototype made by Artis Lab based on the Raspberry Pi mini computer. SynthBerry Pi is a compact stand-alone synthesizer capable of performing patches created through Pure Data. Eight slide potentiometers are connected to the Raspberry to create a simple control surface that makes it possible to control the sound synthesis architectures created using the PDSynth toolkit.

In this first video tutorial we present the prototype and the sounds that can be created live through a Pd patch that offers the user the possibility to control three oscillators and a delay.

For more information: https://www.artislab.it/"

Origins of a Legend - The Simmons SDS-3 Drum Synthesizer from 1978

Published on Feb 28, 2020 Alex Ball

"A look at the original Simmons Drum Synthesizer, the SDS-3 from 1978.

This instrument was built by Dave Simmons when he was working for a company called Musicaid in the late 70s and it served as the precursor to famous SDS-V with its distinctive hexagonal pads that cropped up on many hit records in the 1980s.

Free sample pack: http://bit.ly/SimmonsSDS3

Thank you to EvilDragon for scripting the Kontakt patches

Check out Simmons Museum which is a great online resource on the Simmons story: https://www.simmonsmuseum.com/

Here's the 2017 interview cited in the film: https://drummagazine.com/dave-simmons..."

Additional Alex Ball posts

High Frequency Reaction

Spotted on CatSynth

"We finish out our week of black cats at CatSynth with this cutie from Kursk, Russia playing a Korg Minilogue XD. By dj.wadada on Instagram."

FLUX Update: Envelope Outputs & Micro SD Stretch Goals

via TM Synnthesis/In Orbit Laboratories:

"Thanks to our backers Flux is now 330% funded on Kickstarter! Since launch, we have added Phase Shifting, additional IO (now 4 trigger in, 4 CV in), additional interface controls, brass thumb screws, optional matte black panel & now we have 2 exciting final stretch goals!

Click here for Flux on Kickstarter!

Final Stretch Goals

4 Variable Voltage Outputs
This stretch goal converts 1 aux output per channel to a synchronised and programmable envelope generator (link this variable voltage output to trigger density for example to automatically generate an envelope directly related to your rhythm)!

Micro SD Card Slot
This stretch goal will add a micro SD card slot for unlimited preset storage, easy sharing of patches online and settings backups!

You can see the fully expanded interface layout below!" [left]

New BugBrand Modules

Note the following is from the BugBrand email list so it's a bit less formal.

"The news front has been quiet this winter - it has felt like a time for contemplation, catching & tidying up - but now Spring is approaching, always so welcome, and ideas can start to stretch & emerge.

First, there are a few new modules coming out - slowly for now, with little push/promo - systems keep on growing around the world:
Quadrature Sine - an updated version of the old pre-2013, a pure oscillator/LFO producing Sine & Cosine
Matrix - 6 inputs to 4 outputs - for CV or audio
DC Mixer - a nice little utility for signal mixing (+ inversion & offset)

Something that has been bubbling in my mind for some time (and helped along through discussions with my ever wonderful assistant, Jasmine) - a mixture of letting go, opening up, setting up experiments, planting seeds. I've long enjoyed the mix of technical (system design, studio routing) balanced against the more creative (playing the audio clay of a system), but find I rarely get enough time to dive deep into play & recording, along with wonderings on how I can involve others.

Slowly, slowly I wish to get people in to the studio to play & experiment - to see how people use the machines, to feel around how best to explain the technical sides, to be open to the many sounds which arise. Now we observe the early steps - the first visitor came in yesterday and left somewhat hypnotised! I do not know what might arise and that is exciting. So I plant this seed of an idea with few preconceptions - I want to explore it gradually & look forward to the conversations & meetings that might occur through it. The logistics are TBC - the approach is open.

In other bits of news:
Next month, 21st March, Machina Bristronica (organised by Elevator Sound) is happening again in Bristol. A massive gathering of audio machines! I think I will be positioned next to old friend & fellow Bristol synthesist/designer George Hearn & his wonderful UDO polysynth - finally I will get to try it!
http://machinabristronica.uk/
Here's a little Youtube recording from last week: [Posted here]
On the stock & production front - the Corona virus is definitely having something of an impact & we just have to roll with it. Board production is very slow at the moment - no massive problem at present, but we'll have to see how it all goes.

Currently - visit the online shop:
The last DRM2 for now is online! I'll aim to do another board run soon, but could take some months..
StereoCompress - another batch is being made right now so should be out within 2 weeks
SynthVoices & other modular setups are somewhat limited due to waiting on Dual Envelope & Dual Filter production - but lots of other modules ready on the shelf & I can always do frames etc.
I think that covers most of the news for now!

Best wishes to all!
Tom"

New PO-32 Sounds and Patterns | RAW n EDGY - haQ attaQ (sounds can load on PO35 and PO137 too)

Published on Feb 28, 2020 Jakob Haq

"My latest Raw n Edgy Drum kit for PO-32 Tonic comes from my personal library of sounds. These are sounds that I use for my own music productions. As usual, this video includes a sound and pattern demo, plus a data transfer signal that you can use to update your PO32 (and PO35, info below).

▼ DRUM SOUNDS WORKS WITH PO-35 Speak and PO-137 Rick and Morty TOO! ▼
NOTE: only drum sound will be loaded and patterns will be ignored."

PATREON ► https://www.patreon.com/jakobhaq

Squarp Instruments RAMPLE Waves System

Published on Feb 28, 2020 Squarp Instruments

"Eurorack multi-layered 4-voice sample player & audio processor.

● plays .wav files from the SD card, no duration limits

● 4 independent voices & audio outputs

● each voice included 5 audio effects + editing tools

● each voice can be multi-layered

● 4 assignable CV inputs

● everything is controllable thanks to the midi input

● microSD preloaded with artists kits, easy sample import"

https://squarp.net/rample

Model:Cycles Launch Party - Elektron Studios Berlin

Published on Feb 28, 2020 Elektron

"What. A. Night. Big thanks to everyone who joined us, especially Blush Response and Hovercat for such crackerjack, wall-shaking performances with Model:Cycles.
If you couldn’t make it this week, be sure to come along to open house at Elektron Studios next Friday, March 6. Doors open from 18:00."

DIY MIDI keyboard

Published on Feb 28, 2020 myVolts

"#Fabuary2020 -🤗 diy midi keyboard anyone? 😋

We wanted to encourage people to start making in February - we work from a fablab ourselves, so, #Fabuary 🤩🤘 We were work from @oficinalab.porto all day, who have been gracefully hosting us 🙏🏼😁👌 We've made a #musicstand already, now we are going to modify a #rockband #keytar so we can use it with our #korgvolca"