Monday, June 28, 2021
Phase Plant - a 21st Century Modular Synth
video upload by Waveform
"A brief look at Modular Synths followed by the creation of patches in Phaseplant in order to create a 'Cinematic' style track.
00:00 Modular Background
02:35 Enter Phaseplant
03:10 Synth String Patch
06:15 Soft Synth Pad
10:57 "Cinematic" Brass
16:08 Bell Tone from Wavetable
19:48 War Drum Ensemble
22:16 Wind & Explosion FX
24:57 Wavetable Drone & Pad
27:58 "Stab" Sound
28:49 The Final Track"
Behringer Introduces the RD-8 MKII
video upload by Behringer
"In our constant pursuit for perfection and authenticity, we proudly introduce the new RD-8 MKII, the most authentic analog recreation ever produced.
This drum machine has been re-designed from the ground up with carefully selected components and circuitry, which have dramatically improved the sound of the voices as well as noise and phase response across both the main and individual outputs.
Most importantly, our engineers - together with our Coolaudio semiconductor sister company - successfully recreated the 40-year-old BA662 chip, which is instrumental for the authentic voices of this instrument.
We’re proud to deliver the most authentic and accurate analog drum machine recreation ever produced.
We Hear You.
List Price: $329 (in stock and immediately shipping from our factory)"
Behringer RD-8 MkII Review by Honeysmack
video upload by Honeysmack
"He is my first review of the new RD-8 MkII.
This video is not a tutorial or a detailed feature run through. As a live Acid Techno improvisor and performer for almost 30 years, I wanted to go through some features I loved and how the RD-8 MKII builds on the spirit of the TR-808 with some nice new sound enhancements and sequencer/performance features. Behringer have said they redesigned some of the key components in an effort to get an authentic 808 sound. The firmware has also been revised.
00:00 RD-8 MKII vs TR-808 sound comparison
00:35 Intro
02:00 Me with hair as a techno raver
02:37 Why Behringer are doing good things!
03:01 How does it compare to the original?
04:24 Sound enhancements overview
04:34 Bass drum
05:04 Open hihat
05:34 Hand clap
05:56 Wave designer
06:48 Dual-mode filter
08:00 Turn your bass drum into a synth
08:57 Sequencer/performance functions overview
09:49 Poly mode
11:14 Step repeat
11:33 Note repeat
12:00 Randomization
12:39 Probability
13:23 Flam
13:51 Conclusion
14:37 RD-8 MK II outro jam
All audio was recorded without any pre/post processing whatsoever, all audio is coming directly out of an old Mackie 24•8 mixer with no EQ. What you are hearing is as raw as possible, with no embellishments.
We all know the 808 sound and it’s hard to not to know it these days as this legendary drum machine has informed a variety of electronic dance music genres from Hip Hop to pop music. Owning an original TR-808 is a rarity these days, I purchased mine over 20 years ago at time before prices went crazy. These days owning vintage drum machines and synths are the fare of privileged people, like old men with ponytails collecting vintage guitars. The RD-8MkII is great riff on the original. The new additions such as filter, wave designer, tuning on the kick, clap offset and the added sequencer features make a great drum machine. I applaud Behringer for producing an affordable, like-for-like clone. This gives more people access and it can only promote more music making! Hope this video provides some insight into this new machine.
Disclaimer: I was a beta-tester on the RD-8 MkII although I do not work for Behringer and they have nothing to do with the making of this video."
ARP 2600 Analog Synthesizer Meticulously Refurbished
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction
"This unit was disassembled, cleaned inside and out, meticulously serviced, with some future-proofing measures and fully and repeatedly tested by vintage synth specialists with decades of experience (us). This process required 22 hours of skilled labor. The result is an ARP 2601 that is much better than the rest. Don't settle for less / get what you pay for.
This unit is working perfect, is ready to play, and will hopefully outlast all others.
This unit came to us without a keyboard, which is no problem for most people because it's better to control it with an external midi to CV converter. This way, it can be played by your MIDI DAW or whatever midi controller you use with it. If you need an original arp 2600 keyboard to go with it, we have a model 3604 that we can sell you - email us.
In addition to any repairs, we did the following work to this unit:
-Fully disassembled, cleaned inside and out.
-Power supply rebuilt: new capacitors and trimpots.
-All tantalum capacitors replaced (these are a common source of failure in ARPs).
-All sliders and switches cleaned and lubricated.
-Cleaned Cinch-Jones connectors.
-Recalibrated.
-Multiple systematic tests of all functions.
Earlier revisions of the 2600 are notorious for having their modules sealed in black epoxy. This late version 2601's circuits are all open, so if a component ever goes bad, repair should be easy."
via this auction
"This unit was disassembled, cleaned inside and out, meticulously serviced, with some future-proofing measures and fully and repeatedly tested by vintage synth specialists with decades of experience (us). This process required 22 hours of skilled labor. The result is an ARP 2601 that is much better than the rest. Don't settle for less / get what you pay for.
This unit is working perfect, is ready to play, and will hopefully outlast all others.
This unit came to us without a keyboard, which is no problem for most people because it's better to control it with an external midi to CV converter. This way, it can be played by your MIDI DAW or whatever midi controller you use with it. If you need an original arp 2600 keyboard to go with it, we have a model 3604 that we can sell you - email us.
In addition to any repairs, we did the following work to this unit:
-Fully disassembled, cleaned inside and out.
-Power supply rebuilt: new capacitors and trimpots.
-All tantalum capacitors replaced (these are a common source of failure in ARPs).
-All sliders and switches cleaned and lubricated.
-Cleaned Cinch-Jones connectors.
-Recalibrated.
-Multiple systematic tests of all functions.
Earlier revisions of the 2600 are notorious for having their modules sealed in black epoxy. This late version 2601's circuits are all open, so if a component ever goes bad, repair should be easy."
Studio Electronics Selector for ATC-1
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction
"This rare 1U rack unit made by SE accomodates up to four filter cartridges making it possible to have them always connected to the ATC-1. The module connects to the cartridge slot at the rear of the ATC-1, so you just plug it in and play!"
Note this listing is from a supporting member of the site. It was previously posted here. I require new pics for new posts, so here they are. Just wanted to point out why the image at the listing is different than these at the time of this post.
via this auction
"This rare 1U rack unit made by SE accomodates up to four filter cartridges making it possible to have them always connected to the ATC-1. The module connects to the cartridge slot at the rear of the ATC-1, so you just plug it in and play!"
Note this listing is from a supporting member of the site. It was previously posted here. I require new pics for new posts, so here they are. Just wanted to point out why the image at the listing is different than these at the time of this post.
MANTHER MONDAY 21week25
video upload by Malekko HeavyIndustry
"These are simple, one minute clips of saved presets as examples of the power of the Manther. Recall preset, press play, then make adjustments for fun!"
Wake the Dead (The Dead are Woke) by Audio Illustrator
"Ephesians 5: 13But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light. 14For this reason it says,
'Awake, sleeper,
And arise from the dead,
And Christ will shine on you.'
15So then, be careful how you walk, not as unwise people but as wise, 16making the most of your time, because the days are evil. 17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is."
Noise Engineering Patch Pairing Episode 3: Dry Vodka Martini
video upload by Noise Engineering
"In episode 3 of Patch Pairing we try Norman's favorite drink, the dry vodka martini. Norman then makes an ambient patch to pair with this drink using Noise Engineering gear! Let us know what your favorite drink to patch with is.
If alcohol isn't your think, check out these non-alcoholic versions:
https://www.thisvivaciouslife.com/non...
https://www.thespruceeats.com/designa...
https://www.martini.com/drinks/martin...
Timecode:
0:00 - Series Intro
0:15 - Episode Intro
1:25 - Ingredients
1:44 - Recipe
2:06 - Patch from Scratch
12:58 - Jam
14:30 - Outro"
Noise Engineering Patch Pairing Episodes
Let's build a multi-tap delay setup in VCV Rack
video upload by Omri Cohen
"This video is all about building a multi-tap delay setup in VCV Rack with individual modules. Creating, more or less, the Verbos Multi Delay Processor.
Here are the patches together with the Strip file and mixer presets - https://patchstorage.com/lets-build-a...
00:00 - Introduction and sounds
00:45 - Building the setup
10:14 - Pan/Level/Feedback
15:26 - Sequence
18:50 - Lead with more feedback"
Yamaha DX5 Synth demo of the Hypersynth Hcard-705
video upload by JMPSynth
"A demo of the 'synth' type sounds and pads from the Hypersynth Hcard-705 for DX1 & DX5. The best of DX FM.
More information at the Hypersynth website: http://www.hypersynth.com/Hcard_705.html
Single and dual patches played on the DX5 with some reverb added plus a little delay on a couple of patches."
Elex K2 1970’s Rare Italian Vintage String machine (Farfisa/Hohner) - SN 27157
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction
This appears to be the first K2 on the site. You can find demos of another modle, the K4, in previous posts here.
"Very very rare Italian string machine made in the 70’s. Branded also as Farfisa or Hohner , this is the original one, made by Elex, a very obscure Italian brand from Recanati.
It works great, cosmetically has some signs of age.
Sounds similar to the Elka Rhapsody 610, but with a few differences - the 'Ensemble' button does not turn the chorus on/off (as you mighty expect) the chorus is permanently on - instead, this enables the lower part of the keyboard from the split point down to play all 4 octaves simultaneously (eg for the C2 key, C2, C3, C4 and C5 all play simultaneously) - it is fully polyphonic and sounds massive. It also has a 'Bass' (presumably guitar) preset which plays bass below the split point. Unlike the 610, each of the Piano/ Harpsichord/Cello/Strings can be enabled/cancelled for each half of the keyboard (although, like the 610, there are separate level controls for each half of the keyboard with the addition of a level control for the 'Bass'). The only omission compared to the 610 is the lack of decay controls for the Piano/Harpsichord. There are separate outs for the 'Piano', 'Piano-Harp' and 'Bass' as well as a mix output ('General')."
via this auction
This appears to be the first K2 on the site. You can find demos of another modle, the K4, in previous posts here.
"Very very rare Italian string machine made in the 70’s. Branded also as Farfisa or Hohner , this is the original one, made by Elex, a very obscure Italian brand from Recanati.
It works great, cosmetically has some signs of age.
Sounds similar to the Elka Rhapsody 610, but with a few differences - the 'Ensemble' button does not turn the chorus on/off (as you mighty expect) the chorus is permanently on - instead, this enables the lower part of the keyboard from the split point down to play all 4 octaves simultaneously (eg for the C2 key, C2, C3, C4 and C5 all play simultaneously) - it is fully polyphonic and sounds massive. It also has a 'Bass' (presumably guitar) preset which plays bass below the split point. Unlike the 610, each of the Piano/ Harpsichord/Cello/Strings can be enabled/cancelled for each half of the keyboard (although, like the 610, there are separate level controls for each half of the keyboard with the addition of a level control for the 'Bass'). The only omission compared to the 610 is the lack of decay controls for the Piano/Harpsichord. There are separate outs for the 'Piano', 'Piano-Harp' and 'Bass' as well as a mix output ('General')."
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