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Thursday, October 08, 2020

Sequential Six-Trak | Fun as a Prophet!


Espen Kraft

The Sequential Six-Trak from 1984. A kind of mix between the Prophet 5 and the Pro-One in terms of sound. It has lots of other fun features too!

A 6-voice VCO, 3 full ADSRs, a powerful Unison mode, filter resonance (with self oscillation), poly glide and get this, fully Midi CC equipped. In 1984!
Two 6-track sequencers, the arpeggiator and 2 Stacks where you can stack up any combination of any patches to one super fat sound.
I mean, what more could you want?
You can even send the 6 tracks from the sequencer out as 6 separate midi channels.
Even if I have a controller for my Six-Trak, I prefer to work it without any controller, it's dead easy to use from the synth itself.

My Six-Trak demo song can be found here:"

Sequential Prophet 6 "PolyVision" sound set Synthient Sound [favorite patches walk through, tips]


Synthient Sound

"Play and talk through some favorites along with some tips to getting better sounds out of your Prophet 6. This sound set is available now at https://www.synthientsound.com/store

00:00 introduction
00:47 first flight (pad)
01:32 magenta phase (bass/arp)
02:50 locusts (lead)
03:40 pop theme (keys)
04:34 orange sunset (pad)
06:24 modular carousel (arp)
07:31 science is fun (arp)
08:35 fifth monk (lead)
08:58 ring wraith (sfx)
09:38 the lair (sfx)
10:00 lucid dream (arp)
11:24 sea of solitude (pad)
12:19 soft memory (arp)
13:54 phasing brass (brass)
15:24 catch the drift (bass)

17:06 silky and sweet (keys)
17:53 one prophet (lead/bass)
19:05 tips on gain staging the Prophet 6
26:12 ancient drifter (pad)


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It has been foretold that the Prophet 6 needs no introduction, and so it has come to pass. But a prophet’s true value is in their message; is your synthesizer rambling on a soap box, or is it predicting the sonic promised land of tomorrow from the darkness of today?

Synthient’s PolyVision sound set for the legendary Prophet 6 takes the message of the Prophets of old and envisions a future where technicians become artists. Its 100 included presets are meant for touching, tasting and embracing, not just hearing. Mix, modify, twist and contort these tones until they are haptically, deliciously, and existentially you… then channel your polyphonic spree into a message for all humankind.

A Prophet 6 without a prophet is, after all, merely a blank scroll seeking a hopeful message; PolyVision will be the inspiration for your revelation… and the instigator of your sonic journey.

We predict it."

Roland Launches Music Creation Platform 808303.studio




via Roland: "Roland Launches Music Creation Platform 808303.studio with the Design Museum in London Featuring Legendary TR-808 Rhythm Composer Drum Machine and TB-303 Bass Line Synthesizer

In response to the global pandemic, museums have been forced to reimagine how visitors interact and engage. Now, Roland and Yuri Suzuki have teamed up with the Design Museum to create 808303.studio, a fun and educational music creation platform and online-learning experience.

The Design Museum is also currently showing its popular ‘Electronic: From Kraftwerk to the Chemical Brothers’ exhibition featuring Roland’s legendary TR-808 Rhythm Composer drum machine and TB-303 Bass Line synthesizer.

808303.studio
The 808303.studio, which features Roland’s innovative step sequencer interface, as well as emulating the sound of the original Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer drum machine and Roland TB-303 Bass Line bass synthesizer, is a professional-sounding online musical interface. The studio lets users record their masterpieces and allows sharing through social media or as a download. Acid House innovator ‘A Guy Called Gerald’ will also be on board to help visitors find their way around the platform and teach them how to program and play their own electronic dance music using 808303.studio.

‘Electronic: From Kraftwerk to the Chemical Brothers’ exhibition
The ‘Electronic: From Kraftwerk to the Chemical Brothers’ exhibition focuses on innovation in electronic instruments and key moments in the history of electronic subculture. Roland’s TR-808 Rhythm Composer drum machine and its TB-303 Bass Line synthesizer — arguably two of the most groundbreaking inventions in the history of electronic music – will be on display. The unique sounds, along with their interfaces and unique perspectives, will allow visitors to take unexpected and innovative approaches to making music.

Yuri Suzuki
Yuri Suzuki is a sound artist, designer and electronic musician that explores the realms of sound through art and people. His work can be seen in several international museums and has worked with the likes of Google and will.i.am. to bring his collaborations to life.

The Design Museum
Based in Kensington, London, the Design Museum covers product, industrial, graphic, fashion and architectural design. In 2018, the museum was awarded the European Museum of the Year Award.

Roland
For nearly 50 years, Roland’s electronic musical instruments and multimedia products have fueled inspiration with trendsetting gear spanning from pianos, synthesizers, guitar products, and electronic percussion to DJ controllers, audio/video solutions and livestreaming products, providing modern software-based solutions and seamless creative workflows between hardware products, computers, and mobile devices.


Visitors are welcome to enjoy the 808303.studio and ‘Electronic: From Kraftwerk to the Chemical Brothers’ exhibition until February 14, 2021."

The Glorious Combo Livejam- Juno 106, Bass Station 2, Blooper, Launchpad Pro, Octatrack and RE 201


-CALC-

Fresh back from a little servicing love, the Roland Juno 106 and RE201 tape echo get back on the bench for a workout.

Based around a simple sequence from Launchpad Pro into the Bass Station 2 (using the marvellous AFX mode) the 106 is feeding loops into the Chase Bliss Blooper pedal. Octatrack holding the rhythm section in check.

JS Bach sits on watching."

Novation Teases New Aphex Twin Collaboration



Apparenlty these billboards are popping up in LA, Berlin, Bristol, and London per CDM.

Click the image to the left to zoom in and find some clues, if they apply that is.

On the left you'll see X-Station. The original X-Station was a controller keyboard with the K-Station engine built in. Note the font below it.

On the right you'll see Osc Filter Mod. Below you'll see Microtuning.

Feel free to see what else you can find.

Aphex Twin also worked with Novation on the AFX Mode Bass Station II and the Warp Records WXAXRXP 30th Anniversary Bass Station II.

Rumor is we'll find out Oct 20.


Update: and an image of the purported box spotted by Soviet Space Child.

Luke Neptune's Synthwave Soundset for Rev2


Luke Neptune

"Purchase this soundset here http://www.lukeneptune.com/downloads/..."

UVI Falcon | What's new in v2.1?


UVI

"Falcon 2 - Creative Hybrid Instrument
https://www.uvi.net/falcon.html

Introducing Falcon v2.1

Explore this massive update to our flagship hybrid instrument new effects, a new arp sequencer, 3 new probability-based scripts, 40 new wavetables, 100 new factory presets, UI and API improvements, and more... A free update for existing users.

Video Credits: Matt Vanacoro
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About UVI
UVI is a developer of software instruments, effects and soundware. We leverage leading-edge synthesis, DSP research and design to provide unique and expressive tools for musicians and audio professionals.

Our goal is to help you achieve the highest-quality sound possible with innovative and reliable solutions. You can hear our work around the world at live shows, on hit-records, in blockbuster films and AAA games."

It's Just Time | Mike Pensini (ft Novation Summit)


Mike Pensini

Here's my latest track "It's Just Time"!

For my fellow synth heads, the bulk of this track is a single Multi split patch I put together on the Novation Summit, with a fat synth bass on the left side and a Prophet 5 inspired polysynth/brass sound on the right - all recorded in one take.

Ft Nate Smith on the drums courtesy of his killer sample loop library!

ROLAND SUPER JX Handmade Miniature 1/6 scale


Ronaldo Lopes Teixeira ROLT

See the minature label at the bottom of this post for more.

Noise Engineering Live Modular Jam Sessions

Summer 2020 - Live Modular Jam Session I

Noise Engineering

"Two is better than with this setup! I'm using two DV's and two launch pad minis with some custom software. I had a lot of fun with this jam!"

Winter 2018 - Live Modular Jam Session I
Noise Engineering

"In this case Stephen is using a MD (a next to final version). The one and only green MD (that was an accident). In addition to using the Circadian sequencer."

https://www.noiseengineering.us
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