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Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Korg Introduces the opsix "Altered FM" Synthesizer


Own FM with Korg’s opsix Altered FM Synthesizer

Update: Kraft Musik video added to the playlist below.

The KORG opsix is here. It appears KORG went with the smaller Wavestate-like body. You might remember the full size keyboard teasers from previous posts. That said, details:

"The legendary sound of FM synthesis had graced hundreds of albums, from its introduction in the 80’s to today. Korg’s opsix puts the power of expanded six-operator FM synthesis in your hands, with instant on-panel controls that help you create custom FM sounds with unparalleled ease.

'Altered FM' takes you light years beyond classic FM with 32 voices of polyphony, five modulation types, a user algorithm mode, multiple filter models 1 “logue”-style 16-step note and motion sequencing, effects for days, a 12-point modulation matrix, and much more."

User videos:

Use the player controls at the bottom left of the player once started to skip around. Some are long.
See the dealer links in the playlist below and the banners on the right for availability.

Playlist:
1. KORG opsix Altered FM Synthesizer - First Look! with Tom Butcher of Patchwerks Seattle - video by Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
2. KORG OPSIX - All Playing, No Talking - Kraft Music
3. Korg opsix Sound Demo (no talking) - Bonedo Synthesizers
4. Korg OPSIX Review, tutorial and 10 patch tips // All 250 Presets played - loopop
5. Korg OPsix FM synthesizer // Hands-on Easy to Use FM Synth! - BoBeats
6. Korg Opsix Sound Design - Kinda Tutorial - True Cuckoo


"Rethink everything you know about FM synthesis.

The opsix represents a new and expansive reimagination of classic digital synthesis. Much like Korg did when bringing wave sequencing back in a more powerful, more musical, and more immediately accessible way with wavestate, so was the approach to FM sound generation of the opsix, resulting in another incredibly flexible and unique synth.

Chainsaw VCOs through Moon Phase Filter


Precarious333 Music

"Just a little test of Acid Rain Chainsaw stereo supersaw VCOs used with Patching Panda Moon Phase. Both are stereo so seems a good fit. All 3 voices of Chainsaw are being sequenced separately by 3 channels of Industrial Music Electronics Stillson Hammer mkII with the 4th sequencing Erica Synths Pico Voice in acid bassline mode through G-Storm Electro 101-VCF and into 2hp Delay. It's a pretty rich sound for so few modules. It helps that Moon Phase allows for enhancement of the stereo field, and I begin to apply detune to Chainsaw's VCOs at the 01:20 mark. Recorded into Ableton as 1 stereo and 1 mono track. Reverb, compression, and EQ added in post."

ARP AXXE Vintage Analog Power! Classic Keyboard Synthesizer Rik Marston


Rik Marston Official

"ARP AXXE in action playing some classic leads, bass & special FX! This synth was restored & modified with the purple led sliders by the legendary Synthchaser! It's AWESOME to play & own an authentic piece of vintage synthesizer history working like NEW! Sweet! I was using my Mackie mixer adding Ping-Pong Delay FX at 23%.

Super cool to have a real ARP in the studio. One VCO or not!

Please Support Rik Marston Official! My NEW Etsy store: **AhnyxianSoundDesign** UP NOW! selling Synthesizer Sample Packs, Ambient CD's & Meteorites https://www.etsy.com/shop/AhnyxianSou... Please Buy My Music "Digital Heart, Analog Soul" Vol. 1+2 already on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and more!!! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/ri..."

Oberheim OB8 Synthesizer SN C41515

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"This OB8 was serviced in November of 2020 by technician with Moog music."

Arturia Origin Virtual Analog Desktop Modular Synth

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Kawai K5000S Advanced Additive Synthesizer SN 602836

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"Unit is in very good to excellent condition - See Photos - A sound designer's dream with rich full pads and great editing features. The keyboard is in great shape, drive works and display is nice with no issues. "

Octave CAT SRM I

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Xpansions - Oberheim Xpander Demosong


Tom Noise

"Moody demosong made with an Oberheim Xpander only. All Sounds you are hearing were made with this Synth. Multitrack recording to showcase the possibilities for doing percussive sounds, which is often said that the Xpander can`t do this. Some Delay FX used in the mixing process."

Follow-up to Oberheim Xpander Single Sounds Demo

Fanfare For The Common Man - on a Prophet 10


peterkeys88

"Peter Dyer's multitrack recording of Aaron Copland's "Fanfare For The Common Man" - using Sequential's Prophet 10 (rev4) to emulate trumpets, trombones, french horns, tuba, timpani, bass drum, and tam-tam. You're hearing 12 tracks in total, all from the P10.

Peter's 'Mammoth Pads' patchset for Rev2 available here: https://www.peterdyer.net/product-pag..."

Sequential Artist Spotlight Interview with



You can find the interview on Sequential's website here.

"Dennis Guevara was born in Trenton, New Jersey and began his musical studies in piano at the Boys Harbor Conservatory of Music. He later graduated from Mercer County Community College, and the City College of New York with a degree in Music Performance, and Point Blank Music School for Mixing and Mastering. Guevara has performed with various Jazz, Latin Jazz, World Music, and Salsa artists and is also a runner-up winner for NAMM’s Coverband 2011. He worked as Artistic Director at AMLA Conservatory of Music in Philadelphia, and was invited to teach at The Kimmel Center of Performing Arts as Bandmaster for the Summer Jazz Camp. Dennis currently works as Musical Director for Grammy Award winning Pablo Batista’s Latin Jazz Ensemble and World Music artist Nina Rodriguez.

We chatted with Dennis on how he uses Sequential instruments in his music."
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