Sunday, April 17, 2022
Ace of Spades on two DB-01 synths
video upload by Richard DeHove
"The Ace of Spades by Motorhead is a classic song with interesting little twists and turns. I especially like the intro and just for fun I tapped out the sequence. One thing led to another and soon I had most of the song. Didn't get as far as the solo since to go that far would really deserve a full multitrack effort. As t is having just two notes leads to some hard choices - especially since the bass by itself plays a lot of power chords!
I would have liked to have shown the sequences as they played through but unfortunately by chaining patterns together you have to stay in pattern mode :(
The track was done in a single take using only what you see here plus a compressor on the lead synth in post just to even things out.
Finally, if you're getting some weird ad on this video it may be because there's a copyright claim from some sausage company that sung over the top of the original Ace of Spades and now claims the melody as theirs ?! Strange days.
My site: https://richarddehove.com
Lots of downloads for supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richarddehove"
Richer R GPIO Extension Board
video upload by experimentalsynth
"Oberheim SEM sequenced Arturia MiniBrute 2s via MIDI with additional CV modulation. Running the results through clock-synced Eventide effects and the result is magical! Learn more at experimental synth.com"
Oberheim SEM meets Arturia MiniBrute 2s with Eventide Effects Pt. 2
"An uptempo version... Oberheim SEM sequenced Arturia MiniBrute 2s via MIDI with additional CV modulation. Running the results through clock-synced Eventide effects adds the 'special sauce'! Learn more at experimental synth.com"
MINIDEXED - honey, I shrunk my DX7 collection
video upload by Floyd Steinberg
"MINIDEXED is a superb implementation of 8 instances of DEXED, the free DX7 emulator, on a 'bare metal' Raspberry PI. Think of a TX816 in mini format. In this video, I walk through the installation, setup and navigating the menu. Table of contents:
00:00 introduction
01:00 assembling the PI setup (LCD and rotary encoder)
01:32 other hardware needed
02:45 installing and configuring the software
03:30 navigating the menu, setting up a performance
06:34 important considerations
06:54 demo (synthwave... )
09:36 bye-bye
Resources for this project:
MINIDEXED https://github.com/probonopd/MiniDexed
Audio hat ("soundcard"): https://raspiaudio.com/
LC Display: https://bit.ly/3L6NF8N
Rotary encoder: https://bit.ly/3KSts6o
GPIO expander: https://amzn.to/3M8Kduf
You can also buy one of the sets by Freenove: https://amzn.to/3rtuvBR - these will get you a lot of components useful for synth projects."
THE ELECTRONIC ARTS OF LIGHT AND SOUND
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Anyone recognize the gear in the third image below?
Update: it appears they are early Wavemakers. And via vco2vcf2vca in the comments: "The white-paneled units look similar to the ones at [link]"
"THE ELECTRONIC ARTS OF LIGHT AND SOUND
By Ronald Pellegrino
1983 First Edition
Rare early book on merging music synthesis with visuals
Near mint condition in plastic booksleeve
About the nicest copy of this book you can find."
The following is a decription for the book from Amazon:
"Sound and light explode, then whisper - partners in an eternal dance. Interwove rhythms burst into vivid images in the and ear. Uproarious hues flash, shimmer, and fade....
And all of this is under your control, thanks to modern electronic wizardry. Sound and light synthesis has coaxed some of man's most visionary images from his imagination, and now Ronald Pellegrino provides you with the tools to make the most of this miracle of technology. In one compact volume he integrates electronic history, theory, composition, and performance techniques. From this foundation you can launch yourself into the boundless realm of the electronic arts.
Pelligrino explains how to tap the creative power of real-time composition, the 'glue' of sound and light synthesis. You'll discover visual music as it is expressed through oscillographics and film, videographics, and laser light forms. Electronic instruments are viewed as both live performance and studio instruments, opening up infinite possibilities.
Wave theory fundamentals - the heart of the electronic arts - initiate a guided tour of the electronic arts studio that shows you how to design your own. Pellegrino describes the instruments you'll find there, shows you how to operate them, and explains their interactions and how to use them to their full potential. He also highlights the computer as an essential component in the system, as a generator and controller of sound and light waves."
via this auction
Anyone recognize the gear in the third image below?
Update: it appears they are early Wavemakers. And via vco2vcf2vca in the comments: "The white-paneled units look similar to the ones at [link]"
"THE ELECTRONIC ARTS OF LIGHT AND SOUNDBy Ronald Pellegrino
1983 First Edition
Rare early book on merging music synthesis with visuals
Near mint condition in plastic booksleeve
About the nicest copy of this book you can find."
The following is a decription for the book from Amazon:
"Sound and light explode, then whisper - partners in an eternal dance. Interwove rhythms burst into vivid images in the and ear. Uproarious hues flash, shimmer, and fade....
And all of this is under your control, thanks to modern electronic wizardry. Sound and light synthesis has coaxed some of man's most visionary images from his imagination, and now Ronald Pellegrino provides you with the tools to make the most of this miracle of technology. In one compact volume he integrates electronic history, theory, composition, and performance techniques. From this foundation you can launch yourself into the boundless realm of the electronic arts.
Pelligrino explains how to tap the creative power of real-time composition, the 'glue' of sound and light synthesis. You'll discover visual music as it is expressed through oscillographics and film, videographics, and laser light forms. Electronic instruments are viewed as both live performance and studio instruments, opening up infinite possibilities.
Wave theory fundamentals - the heart of the electronic arts - initiate a guided tour of the electronic arts studio that shows you how to design your own. Pellegrino describes the instruments you'll find there, shows you how to operate them, and explains their interactions and how to use them to their full potential. He also highlights the computer as an essential component in the system, as a generator and controller of sound and light waves."
Ensoniq Fizmo 61-Key Transwave Synthesizer SN 11172
NR Synth Alligator
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You can find a few demos in previous posts here.
"This is a fantastic sounding analog synth, with oscillators, filters and vca’s that are modeled after various vintage ARP circuits. With an additional Steiner Parker filter and a built in distortion circuit, wavefolding, and ample modulation paths, this synth offers a base sound that is grounded in the past but can cover unique unchartered territory."
via this auction
You can find a few demos in previous posts here.
"This is a fantastic sounding analog synth, with oscillators, filters and vca’s that are modeled after various vintage ARP circuits. With an additional Steiner Parker filter and a built in distortion circuit, wavefolding, and ample modulation paths, this synth offers a base sound that is grounded in the past but can cover unique unchartered territory."
Roland SH-2 w/ Original Box
Roland MC-4A Micro Composer w/ Original Box
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Note the A on the box. Kind of interesting that Roland designated an A model on first release. You'll find additonal posts featuring the MC-4 including the B model and demos here.
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Note the A on the box. Kind of interesting that Roland designated an A model on first release. You'll find additonal posts featuring the MC-4 including the B model and demos here.
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