SCHMIDT SYNTHESIZER DEMO 3: Weirdness

video upload by NOISEBUG

"Here is a another video demo of the Schmidt Synthesizer. This time we are focusing on the weirder patches and sound it is capable of though still it is hard to demonstrate everything that it is fully capable of."

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Polivoks Pro (Reissue) full demo

video upload by manmade madman

"[[[ Поливокс ]]]
In 2017, the Polivoks Pro was announced and began shipping. This was a joint effort between Alexey Taber and Alex Pleninger, with supervision
from the original creator, Vladimir Kuzmin.
It was designed from the original schematics using NOS Soviet parts, and handmade.

Only 100 units were built.

This is a demo of my unit, which I feel is currently the best Polivoks version available. I am controlling it via CV/Gate from the SH-101.

There is no external processing whatsoever.

Normally I run the SH-101 thru the input of the Polivoks. During the video, the SH-101 volume was off. When no cable is inserted, the highest left knob controls input gain. Part way through the video, I remove the cable.

0:00:00 Intro!
0:01:50 raw oscillators in drone mode
0:03:11 LFO modulation
0:03:20 Pulse Width Modulation (only on OSC 2)
0:04:35 Portamento
0:05:25 White noise through filter
0:05:40 Bandpass filter
0:06:23 Looping envelopes
0:07:30 Sequenced
0:09:09 An Accordion?
0:11:30 FM from audio rate LFO
0:12:50 A thick bassline
0:13:30 something something bassline2
0:15:10 same thing, but make it triangle, cross mod FM
0:15:51 back to drone, Sample & Hold
0:17:35 make it squelchy
0:20:00 make it acid
0:21:38 Pull the input cable, showing internal feedback
0:22:58 finally, a new sequence
0:26:46 Looping envelopes
0:28:00 Lets turns everything on max!

While this is intentionally not a musical demo, it is an overview of most of the features. It should demonstrate to you what it could sound like and whether it fits your music. This is not for everyone, but I still feel this is the best version available today. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

Previously in 2013, I made this demo with an original Polivoks: [posted here]

Later in 2015, I made this demo of the Harvestman/Industrial Music Electronics Polivoks Eurorack modules: [posted here]"

$110,000 Modcan Model A Full 113 Module System

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"113 Modcan A Modules, 21 boxes, 7 PSUs"

Update via Peter Grenader of Plan B in the comments: "This is suspicious. These photos are Cynthia's personal system."

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Simmons - SDS 400 4-Channel Drum Sound Module SN 000193

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"This Simmons SDS 400 is a 4 voice tom module, but don't let that fool you! These "toms" can be shaped into all sorts of drum sounds to create a more full instrument."

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Chimera Synthesis bC8 SN *5U3E3Y*

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"RARE Chimera Synthesis bC8 synthesizer in good (at least) condition.

Fun, small toy synth with 1/8 inch headphone socket and/or very useful sound source!

The synth has little rubber feet which have migrated across the plastic from their original position (probably glue getting warm when the synth is operating). In fact I can see a famous musician who sold one had the same issue. You can see this in the photos. It doesn't affect operation in any way, of course.

Included is a small Allen key / hex key to open the battery compartment. Plus some batteries (AAA) that are still working well."

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FreeBass FB 383

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"Very versatile vintage 303 clone from 1996, minus the complicated sequencer of the original. This model is exactly the same as the MB 33 by MAM (rack mounted version sold and built in Germany), marketed with different name and paintwork for UK retailer Turnkey. Has some nice features, and is ideal for someone who prefers racking their gear, and wants big beefy controls and prefers using their own dedicated sequencer, or exploring using it for drones and sound design etc."

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Akai MPC One Hype Synth improv

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"Just a spontaneous Akai MPC One hype synth improv on the basic FM patch. Also using the drum synth, the mellotron synth and the monophonic bass synth."

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Stranger Things theme - Sequential Prophet Rev2

video upload by Laurence Owen

"I recreated the Stranger Things theme tune using only one synth, the Sequential Prophet Rev2.
Trying to design these sounds as close as possible to the original was a really fun challenge, and a great way to get to know this powerful little machine!

If you like this sort of thing, you'll probably enjoy my fiction podcast Mockery Manor, a mystery-thriller set in a theme park in 1980s Britain. https://www.longcatmedia.com/mockery-..."

Flight Of The Navigator - Sequential Prophet Rev2

video upload by Laurence Owen

"What do you play when you first get a massive analog 80s polysynth? Stranger Things? Blade Runner? For me: Flight Of The Navigator. From the movie score by Alan Silvestri.

This is the Sequential / Dave Smith Instruments Prophet Rev2 desktop module, 16-voice version. This is using preset F2 P33, called 'C.S.A.T.'"

Your Modular Synthesizer's Best Friend: The Elektron Octatrack

video upload by Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video resident expert Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT) shares why he thinks the Elektron Octatrack is a great addition to your modular synthesizer.

Since its first appearance, over a decade ago, the Octatrack has been mangling its way into the hearts and minds of live performers and audiences across the globe. Its dynamic sampling powers have turned it into an industry standard across a wide variety of genres, changing the way gear setups look and giving artists the power to perform live in the truest sense of the word. More than ever, this is a machine to set your imagination free.

Learn more about the Elektron Octatrack here: https://bit.ly/octatrack_mk2_blk

https://patchwerks.com/ Demo by: Matthew Piecora
Video by: Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
https://www.ezbot.live"

ARP 2600 with ARP 2500 ModAmp 1005 in Depth

video upload by O.Z. Hall

"This is a detailed tutorial on Behringer's ARP 2500 ModAmp 1005 module. We used the the ARP 2600 oscillators as inputs so that it would be easy so see the connections. The ARP 3620 duophonic keyboard played a 'key' role in this demo (pun intended)."