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Saturday, May 07, 2022

New Donner B1 Analog Bass Synthesizer & Sequencer



You might recognize the name Donner from previous posts featuring pedals by them. It looks like they created a mini bass synthesizer for $168.99.

via Donner (no demos at this point):

"Donner B1 Analog Bass Synthesizer & Sequencer with VCF, Saturation and Delay Effects

In order to provide better use experience, Donner B1 analog bass synthesizer has made unprecedented innovation in the operation interface, provide simpler and more intuitive interface for all music lovers. And this innovation won the 2022 reddot design award.

The B1 controller & sequencer features all of the deep bass and acid synthesizer sounds of the classic synth, but brings it back in a more intuitive format. Our B-1 bass synth gives you the perfect combination of retro and new school cool.

Beginner-Friendly Synthesizer Interface
We’ve optimized the sequencer of this synthesizer to be easier and more intuitive to use. Easily edit your own sequences with 128 sequence presets covering a range of musical styles, and 128 user programmable presets.

Silicone Tactile Keyboard with Backlight
The Donner B1 sequencer features modern silicone keys with a color changing backlight, making them a joy to play. In addition to sequencing, you can also play your synth lines live with the keys.

Classic 3 Type Deep Bass Tone With Saturation and Delay Effects
Get authentic analog deep bass tones, paired with distortion and tape delay for all the retro flavors. Perfect for electronic music producers, DJs, and Hip-Hop producers.

Flexible and Versatile Music Studio at Your Fingertips
The B1 controller connects to your DAW via USB-MIDI for use as a MIDI keyboard, and the MIDI IN/OUT interface connects the B1 to your external MIDI devices for sequencing or as a MIDI controller.Connect external sound sources using the 1/8” audio input. The 1/4" TS mono Main Out carries the main output signal. The 1/8" headphone jack is perfect for monitoring your sound. The B1’s audio I/O options have you covered."

#34 for Fender Rhodes, Arp 2600 and Nord Electro 3.


video upload by R. Reger

"Original piece for analog keys."

Dawless jam 2 - Peak, DRM1, Minibrute 2s and 2 delays.


video upload by Le Corbeau-Poisson

"Here is another hardware synth jam. Better with headphones or good speakers.

Played live followed by a very light post-processing (no track or fx added, just some EQ and compression).

- Novation Peak.
- Vermona DRM1 mkIII - Snare through Enjoy Electronics Reminder stereo delay.
- Arturia Minibrute 2s through Bugbrand PT Delay.
- Arturia Beatstep Pro.


I still have no idea what genre of electronic music this is.

Thanks for listening, hope you like it, take care."

Chris (Calc) Calcutt


video upload by GEOSynths

Dawless Hardware Jam #10 with Novation Circuit Tracks Groovebox & Roland SH-32 Desktop Synthesizer.


video upload by Ascetic Wires

"Dawless hardware jam #10 with Novation Circuit Tracks Digital Groovebox & Roland SH-32 Desktop Synthesizer (sequenced by Circuit Tracks).

Recorded on a Q2n Zoom Handy Video Recorder (Video + Audio) with some software compression."

The Sound of RUSH - Oberheim OB-Xa & OB-X - Countdown


video upload by RetroSound

"(c)2007-22 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

❤️ Support #RetroSound​ channel: retrosound.creator-spring.com

One of my favorite songs from RUSH from the Album Signals (1982)

I used here the Oberheim OB-X Synthesizer for the main synth riff , lead parts and bass. The second bass is made with the Moog Taurus bass pedals and I used the Oberheim OB-Xa for the lead and pad sound parts.

Here can you fínd the full OB-X playlist:"

Two Oberheim Matrix 1000 played by Franz Kreimer Keys (Patches only; no talking)


video upload by Franz Kreimer Keys

"The Oberheim Matrix 1000 is still an amazing Synthesizer!
In this Video I tweak the Sounds with my Midicontroller.
Three different osc sync modes, Filter FM and much more!
Listen to this Synthesizer and have fun.

00:07 Brass, Pads and Strings
12:08 (crazy) EFX
20:17 Leads and Basses

Drums by Sequential Drumtracks

Intro by Franz Kreimer Keys played on Minimoog and Prophet5 Synthesizer."

Eurorack phasers - two new additions


video upload by John Schussler

"Two new phasers have arrived. The G-Storm Electro Polychrome is from the Italian Farfisa synth/organ from the 1970s. The Nonlinear Circuits Encephalo Adjuster is from, near as I can tell, a wide orbit outside Jupiter.

Very different in character, but both with lots of great sounds.

Envelope is Zadar, sequence is from Stochastic IG, and VCO is a Patching Panda Operat (saw wave).

00:00 Intro
00:20 Polychrome
08:20 Encephalo Adjuster"

You can find additional details on the G-Storm Electro Polychrome here. This is the first post to feature the Nonlinear Circuits Encephalo Adjuster. Details and pics follow.



"This module is a 24 stage phase shifter using LDRs in a black box. It is a little more complex to build than usual but most of the build is repetitious and not so difficult. I have added plenty of pics in this guide to help with the build.

Probably the unusual feature is the positive and negative feedback path. Feedback is 0 when the Regen pot is in the middle, turn it to the left for negative feedback, to the right for positive, or use CV to do the job for you. It will self-oscillate at the extremes.

It is probably obvious at this point that I have a thing for phasers. 24 stages are somewhat ridiculous but I wanted to try it and the result is a very nice smooth phaser with some angry bits when you push it. The name comes from a mind control device that appears in a few AE Van Vogt novels, I have been itching to use it for years.

The trimpot on the top PCB sets the operating range for the Phase pot. Set it to remove any dead zones at the extremes.

Black/gold panels are available for this module.

SYNTHFEST UK 2020 GEOSynths Interview with Dave Smith


Prophet 5 video upload by GEOSynths

SYNTHFEST UK 2020 GEOSynths Interview with Roland Product Specialist - Andy Pimblott


video upload by GEOSynths

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