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Monday, June 22, 2020

1975 Electronic Music Circuit Guidebook

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"Scarce title. This fascinating book covers everything you need to know to design and troubleshoot analog synthesizers, including detailed information on SSM and Curtis (CEM) synthesizer chips. A definite must-have for the analog synth enthusiast, filled with schematics and technical information, as well as a few photos of Moog and E-mu Modular systems.

Apart from some moderate cover wear, the book is in very good condition. Softcover, 302 pages. Copyright 1975. This item ships WORLDWIDE."

Classic Roland Synthesizer: JX-3P and PG200 Demonstration with Roland Jupiter 8 Filter


Electric Cafe

Lots of recognizable riffs in this one. See how many you can recognize. There's no mention of the Jupiter-8 filter. I was curious so I looked it up. See below.

"This video showcases the often overlooked Roland JX-3P classic synthesizer from 1983. It was the first Roland synthesizer to leave the factory with MIDI installed and for quite a lot of money you could buy the PG200 to make sounds more conveniently. With a TR-808, TR-909 hooked up to the onboard sequencer you could make some classic techno, house, trance or any other style of electronic music. The JX-03 Boutique copy was supposed to replace the original for those who didn't want the larger older unit but the sounds are not exactly the same and only four note polyphony it is more limited. The 3P may not have the raw power of the Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 but it does have a sound that's definitely professional and powerful enough on any track. Moog, Oberheim, ARP, and other synthesizer manufacturers might have the bottom end you need for some music but the JX-3P is a very underrated machine."

RE the Jupiter-8 filter via Wikipedia: "The VCF was based on the custom Roland IR3109 IC (also used in the filter circuits of the Jupiter-6, later Jupiter-4 and Promars units, MKS-80 rev 4, Juno-6/Juno-60/Juno-106, SH-101, MC-202, JX-3P and packaged in the 80017a chip used in the Juno-106 and MKS-30, among others)."

Interesting. They all sound significantly different though... I owned most of these and the JX-3P seemed to have the most unique sound of the lot. It just has a different character about it.

Modal Argon 8 Wavetable Synthesizer - Firmware V2.0 Expanded Patches (No Talking)


rootsbeets

"This is my first video exploring some of the new patches. I've had the Modal Argon 8 for about a week and this is by far the best synth for the price. Truly a MASSIVE expressive piece of gear! Solid build and athletically pleasing. There is so much potential beyond the stock sounds as well but here are a few that I've tested out so far. Stay tuned for more.

I downloaded the addition patched with the V2.0 Update. Here are the few that I feature throughout the video:

0:00 - 0:37 - 303 Chorus EP
0:52 -3:07 - 309 Ambient Garden
3:27 - 4:24 - 323 Character Patch
4:39 - 5:32 - 329 Soft Vela
5:55 - 7:17 - 348 Brokeass CS80
7:33 - 9:04 - 356 Plink Arp MPE
9:23 - 10:09 - 357 String Piano

One love!"

1010MUSIC bitbox micro


1010music

First featured here.

"Double the processing power of the original bitbox for a lot less money - and only 18HP!

24 note Polyphony

Full support for stereo samples and recording in mono or stereo

2 High resolution inputs for audio recording, Gate, CV, or Clock

2 High resolution inputs for Gate, CV, or Clock

4 High quality Inputs for Gate, CV, or Clock

8 Outputs - 3 stereo / 6 mono Audio outputs. 1 stereo Master Audio output

Optimized for 24-bit 48kHz, but can handle any bit depth & sample rate

Built-in microSD card slot that allows users to upgrade firmware, add to the sample library, and even transfer work back to a computer to edit or mix in Ableton Live as the Micro saves a .als file with every preset.

The Micro streams audio from the microSD so you get sample streaming of practically unlimited length

New content for the Micro. You will find a high-quality sound library with one-shots, multi-samples, and loops from SoundtrackLoops, Soundopolis, LoopMasters, and Symplesound on the included microSD card.

The bitbox Micro features our new multisampling tool that allows users to create multi-velocity multisampled 'snapshots' of any MIDI or GATE+CV synthesizer or module."

1010MUSIC bitbox Mk2


1010music

First featured here.

"Double the processing power of the original bitbox at the same price - in 26HP!

24 note Polyphony

Full support for stereo samples and recording in mono or stereo

12 Dedicated Gate inputs to trigger pads

4 Shared Gate/CV inputs to trigger pads or modulate internal parameters

4 High-resolution CV inputs for 1v/Oct pitch control or to modulate internal parameters

1 Dedicated Clock input to sync to an external source

2 High-resolution Audio/CV inputs for audio recording or 1v/Oct pitch control

2 stereo / 4 mono Audio outputs assignable in software

The MK2 is optimized for 24-bit 48kHz but can handle any bit depth & sample rate

Built-in microSD card slot that allows users to upgrade firmware, add to the sample library and even transfer work back to a computer to edit or mix in Ableton Live as the MK2 saves a .als file with every preset.

The MK2 streams audio from the microSD card so you get sample streaming of practically unlimited length

New content for the MK2. You will find a high-quality sound library with one-shots, multi-samples, and loops from SoundtrackLoops, Soundopolis, LoopMasters, and Symplesound on the included microSD card.

The MK2 features our new multisampling tool that allows users to create “snapshots” of any Gate+CV synthesizer or module."

ASM Hydrasynth Walkthrough: Part 1 (Overview, Oscillators, Filters)


Red Means Recording

"The Ashun Sounds Machine Hydrasynth is an 8 voice digital wave morphing synthesizer with polyphonic aftertouch. This is a series of videos going over its features and what makes it special.

In this video we go over a general overview, the oscillators, and filters.
00:00 intro
02:13 overview
07:13 oscillators
15:07 filters"

Hands On Waldorf Iridium - Groove Session


WaldorfMusicChannel

"Here is another live session featuring our new Waldorf Iridium. No external equipment/processing tools are used."

Digi OS Upgrades: Sample Slot Randomization & Improved Sample/Sound Management


Elektron

"You can now use Parameter Randomization on the Digitakt to shuffle sample slots. And, keep your sample list or sound pool better organized across all Digi machines with easier removal of unused sounds. Purging power, leveled up."

80's Japanese Tabletop Analog BBD Delay Comparison



"80's Japanese Tabletop Analog BBD Delay Units Comparison

1. Yamaha E1005 Analog Delay
2. Roland DC-20 Analog Echo
3. Maxon AD-100 Analog Delay

Recorded with Boss Dr. Rhythm DR-660 Drum Machine"

KAWAI K4 Synthesizer - J4-01 CARD - Bank A- Demo Sounds


Eaglechild

KAWAI K4 Synthesizer - J4-01 CARD - Bank B- Demo Sounds

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