Using MakeNoise Modular Synthesizers to Create Natural Soundscapes: Waterfall Ambient

video by Koboto Music

"Just for fun, I've been challenging myself to re-create realistic natural soundscapes using the MakeNoise Shared System. For this one, I mostly used the Telharmonic, QPAS and WoggleBug Modules. Have a listen for the first minute and then I'll do a quick breakdown of the tracking. Thanks for Watching!"

Novation Introduces Circuit Tracks

User videos:



Playlist:
Novation Circuit Tracks: First Look - https://patchwerks.com/
Novation Circuit Tracks Workflow & Sound Demo (no talking) - Bonedo Synthesizers
Novation CIRCUIT TRACKS — NEW improved design, MIDI SEQUENCER & audio inputs! - BoBeats
Circuit TRACKS vs Circuit OG: Review and full tutorial for Novation's new groovebox - loopop
Novation Circuit Tracks: New Feature Walkthrough - Red Means Recording
Novation Circuit Tracks: My Factory Patterns - Red Means Recording

And the press release:

"Introducing Novation Circuit Tracks

New groovebox encourages music makers to ‘create instinctively; perform immediately’

The latest in Novation’s Circuit family of grooveboxes has arrived! Circuit Tracks is an extraordinary standalone groovebox for the modern producer. With two refined polyphonic digital synth tracks, four drum tracks, creative FX and on-the-go capabilities, it’s the perfect hands-on device for the agile music maker.

It’s engineered for immediacy and pure creative expression, making it a performer’s dream. Velocity-sensitive pads and tactile control with customisable patches bring music makers closer to their tracks. Features such as microtiming, probability and pattern mutate allow creators to define their signature sound, and keep inspired.

Common to all Circuit products is a screen-less workflow, and Circuit Tracks is no different. Fast, intuitive and straightforward, it allows for instinctive creativity, without hesitation. There are no complex menus to navigate and scroll through, just creativity accelerated.

Circuit Tracks is perfect for creators and performers on the go. Its rugged build quality, compact form factor and rechargeable battery make it the perfect travel partner: never too far away when inspiration hits.

Despite its size and portability, Circuit Tracks sounds colossal. Two polyphonic synth engines enable creative experimentation and sonic exploration. Hundreds of artist-made presets provide the perfect jumping-off point into moulding a unique sound. What’s more, samples can be loaded from a microSD card, then shaped to perfection and sequenced across the four drums tracks.

Above all, Circuit Tracks is a studio powerhouse. Equally at home alone or among other music machines, its full-size MIDI in, out, and thru, plus analogue sync out, complements other gear. Two MIDI sequencer tracks enable control and programming of external equipment, from drum machines to effects units. Audio inputs allow external sounds to be brought into and manipulated by Circuit Tracks. Outputs provide monitoring options for all occasions.

As with all other Novation equipment, Circuit Tracks is supercharged by Novation’s online companion, Components. Using the browser-based or standalone app, users can delve into the synth engine on screen, create patches with custom macros, load samples, make MIDI templates, backup projects, and get new artist-made sounds.

Circuit Tracks will be in-stores from 12th February 21, costing £359.99"

Check with the dealers on the right.

You can find additional details on Circuit Tracks on Novation's website here.

Rhodes Chroma Birds

video by Claes von Heijne

"In the very cold, deep forests, among roots and birch, nests the rare Rhodes Chroma Bird."
"Rhodes Chroma w Expander through TC Electronics Flashback x4"

You can find more here.

#FFS​ - February Filter Sweep pt2 - Modular mix

video by SynthAddict

"A quick FFS run-though of some modular synth filters.

Included: Polivoks, Steiner-Parker Multimode, Gyrinx (Synton Syrinx), Disting EX4 LP/HP
Bonus: Braids Vowel tweaks through freq. shifter"

Part 1 here, and main #FFS post here.

DIY OBS / MIDI controller for CHEAP!

video by Captain Credible

"Schematic and Code available for patrons on Patreon bit.ly/CPTPAT

Want to have a fancy 'eLgAtO sTrEaMdEcK' but don't want to buy one with money, and also not so bothered about the little displays on the buttons and the software and all that high tech stuff? Then this is the project for u ! Cheap, easy and doubles as a MIDI controller!

B.T.W.
Hello internet, I am back. 2020 ended with a dead HDD for me yay. So now I'll just need to remake a bunch of videos.
That's fine, this is fine."

Dreadbox Typhon - new factory presets in V 3.1 Firmware Update

video by Sinevibes

"A few demos of the new presets added in Dreadbox Typhon version 3.1 firmware update"

3.1 Firmware Update:

1. New features
– MIDI Clock Out
– MIDI CC: Sustain Pedal, Preset Volume, Modulators & FX types
– Preset Preview

2. Bug Fixes
– MIDI OUT in some cases would cause Typhon to crash

3. New Factory Presets

1985 NED SYNCLAVIER 3200 System

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"NED Synclavier II 3200 system with VPK keyboard, iMac G4 with Synclavier Software, Monitor, Mouse, keyboard, Flightcase for the keyboard and all the connection cables. 110V. The Mainframe has an internal hard drive with an extensive sample library for quick loading times. The system comes with 16 outputs and midi IN - OUT module installed in the mainframe. 16 Voices polyphony upgraded to 32mb of memory, start up floppy and some diagnostic discs..."

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TR 9090 RAW workout

video by BlackBakeryRec

Sequential Artist Spotlight Interview with NICHOLAS VELLA

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

"Nicholas Vella is a pianist, keyboardist, and producer born in Palermo, Italy, and later moved to Paris in his 20s where he graduated from the Conservatory of Paris. He has played regularly at jazz clubs and quickly became one of the most sought sidemen on the French and international scene. Nicholas has recorded and performed on stage with Mayra Andrade, Joss Stone, Dam’nco, Etienne Mbappé, Paco Sery, Nina Attal, French pop star Tal, Slimane, Sinclair and many others.

Now he is the active leader in his project MONSIEUR MALA as a textless storyteller, sound painter, and gives freedom to everyone’s imagination and interpretation. MONSIEUR MALA, with a universe of unique colors, welcomes to a voyage full of trance, dream and dance. Through its music, it explores captivating atmospheres with a most exciting originality.

We chatted with Nicholas on how he uses the Prophet-6 in his music"

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