MATRIXSYNTH

Steinberg Pro16 sequencer from '86 | Grandmother of Cubase

Espen Kraft

"From 1984 to 1986 Steinberg (Research) developed a sequencer for the Commodore 64, a sequencer that would be known as the Pro16. Which in turn evolved into the well known Pro24 for the Atari ST platform a couple of years later, which in turn saw the birth of Cubase, the mother of all Cubase versions we have now.
Steinberg also built their own MIDI interface cartridge for the C64.

The Pro16 is very rudimentary by today's standards, but still a very fast, easy and fun program to use to flesh out ideas for new songs.

Huge thanks to Chris Wareham for the donation of both the program and MIDI interface for the C64!

The program itself can be found online and run from a floppy emulator for the C64."

RECO-SYNTH ::: POLITOQUE

Arthur Joly

Erica Synths DB-01 tutorial - Part 1: Essentials

Richard DeHove

"Part 1 of a tutorial series for the Erica Synths DB-01 Bassline synth. The tutorial covers basic operations in the order in which you may need them. In this video:

0:00 Intro and setting the BPM
0:40 Enter notes
0:48 Play, Pause, Resume, Stop
1:00 Change the note / octave
1:35 Basic controls
2:32 Swing amount
3:08 Quick save
4:27 The configuration menu
5:10 Set the clock
5:31 Set the MIDI in channel
5:43 Set the MIDI out channel
5:51 Send MIDI clock
5:57 Bar follow mode
6:25 Set the output volume
7:00 Tuning, Backup, Calibrate, Reset
7:17 Check the firmware version
7:35 Set the sequence length / bars and steps
9:17 Bar follow in action
10:20 Copy and paste multiple steps
12:47 Copy and paste single steps
13:59 The LFO: shape, sync, reset
18:05 FM level and the LFO
19:10 - Demo jam using FM and the LFO -
24:11 Saving, copying and deleting patterns
27:00 Banks
28:50 Copying patterns from bank to bank

https://www.patreon.com/richarddehove"

Waveforms & Filter Effects | BONUS 4-OP FM episode

madFame

"Welcome to madFame FM - FM Synthesis Explained.

In this episode, I show you how to make classic SAW and SQUARE waveforms. Plus, I show you how to control your Modulator Output Level to create a FILTER EFFECT on any 4-OP Yamaha DX FM synth.

To support the channel further check out my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/madfame
All $2 or more Patrons can download my Custom Patch SYSEX files.

If you want to program some of my custom patches then check out my DX7 Custom Patches. [posted here]

Some of the music used in my videos is available on the Magic & Steel bandcamp page:
https://magicandsteel.bandcamp.com

Thanks for watching!"

AKAI S01 Sampler Brochure

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Make – Akai

Models – S01

Printed in Japan

Language – English

Year - 1992

Number of pages – 4 page foldout

Condition – excellent

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Sequential Circuits Prophet VS Rack SN 0065 w/ VRAM Cart

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Super-Simple "Taurus" Pedals Using Arduino

Pete McBennett

"OK, this is just something I slapped together for fun. It's built on a clip-board from the Dollar Tree store, with the clip removed. The "pedals" are just strips of PC board with copper on the bottom, and screws underneath for contacts.

It's programmed for a simple pentatonic scale, because I could only fit five across with enough spacing. The upper left pedal is to cycle through five different scales, and the upper right pedal is a mute switch.

There are two RCA jacks mounted on a piece of aluminum. One is for audio out, the other is trigger out. They go up to my filter (same one as my previous videos), which is conveniently located up on the desk. I'll upload more info and the code in another video, if anybody wants to experiment with their own version."

Mirror Systems - Benge performs live on 7 classic Modulars

Note the above appears to be a collage of previously posted videos. Mirror Systems is now available on Bandcamp. Benge also brought us 13 Systems, and 20 Systems before that. You can find them and more on Benge's BandCamp site. Mirror Systems is a continuation of his modular explorations. Benge also performed as part of John Foxx and The Maths.

"A 43 minute film to accompany my latest release Mirror Systems, available here:

https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com/album...

Eight live performances on seven classic modular systems. Some of these are slightly longer than on the album version

Systems used:

01 - ARP 2500
02 - Moog Modular 3C
03 - Buchla 200
04 - Elektor Formant
05 - Buchla 100
06 - Yamaha CS30
07 - Buchla 200
08 - Serge Modular

Recorded, filmed and edited by Benge (BDEdwards)
Memetune Studios, UK, August 2020"

via BandCamp

"Download includes 11 page full colour booklet!

This album features a series of solo improvisations on modular synthesisers. On occasion some additional ancillary equipment was used (see below) to augment the sound. A video is available to watch entitled “Benge Mirror Systems” which documents the improvisations. Some of the tracks presented here were edited slightly for the purpose of creating a satisfactory album-flow

Tracklisting and description:

01 - Arpor. Created on a vintage ARP 2500 from 1971. In addition some reverberation (Emu Modular spring-type) was used and a monophonic digital delay line (Yamaha D1500)

02 - Mirroog. Featuring the Moog Modular 3C from the late 1960s. No other sounds used

03 - Mirrula. Created on a cloned version of the Buchla 200, designed in the 1970s in California, these modules are based upon the original schematics of Don Buchla’s circuits. No other sounds used

04 - Forror. The system used was a late 1970s Elektor Formant, a large format system made in Germany. In addition a vintage (1990s) TC Electronic M5000 dual reverberation system was employed

05 - Birror. Created on a vintage Buchla 100 modular system from the late 1960s. No other sounds were used

06 - Mirroha. Made with a 1977 Yamaha CS30. This synthesiser was Yamaha’s answer to compact complete systems such as the Buchla Music Easel and EMS VCS3. It contains 2 VCOs, 2 VCFs, 3 envelopes, an 8 step sequencer, 2 VCAs, LFO and other sundry elements. In addition, some reverberation and fx were added (Yamaha SPX90 phaser and TC Electronic M5000)

07 - Buchror. Another study on the Buchla 200

08 - Sergor. Made on the Serge Modular, a large 8 panel system containing mostly early ‘paperface’ modules, and some later STS-era ones

Total running time: 39 minutes"

Kiss Me, Stupid (Ondioline) featuring Gotye

Joseph McGinty

From the ep Kiss Me, Stupid (Sydney) by Joe McGinty
Filmed at the Sydney Opera House by JDW
Music by Joe McGinty
(c) Tralfaz (ASCAP)
with:
Gotye, Ondioline
Eleanor Norton, cello

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See if you can make out the Ondioline. It really stands out around 1:46 on.