Thursday, August 04, 2022
Roland SH3 vs SH3A: Direct Filter & Oscillator Comparison
video upload by Vintage Synthesizer Solutions
"This was filmed on very short notice, so apologies for the video quality. We had these 2 in the shop together and were exploring their significant sonic differences. We decided it deserved to be filmed and shared for others to reference.
@2:31 I accidentally leave the 3a on the sawtooth oscillator setting for a few seconds while playing the 3's (on top) square wave. I quickly realize this and adjust accoridingly shortly after." -- Tuning and parametersettings between the two seem off at times. Note the difference between :50 and :52 followed by later settings along with the differences mentioned above after 2:31. Still interesting from the perspective of hearing their raw sound / what they sound like.
Lower West Side Studio MultiMix Pro Prototype
video upload by Lower West Side Studio
"Lower West Side Studio tests its prototype Oakley MultiMix Pro.
The module features a new switch per channel with allows the channel to function as either a standard attenuator or a reversible attenuator.
This is extremely useful for mixing both audio and CV signals"
Mass Harmonic Excitement & Tonal Sculpting // Future Sound Systems FIL4 Timbral Sculptor
video upload by DivKidVideo
"Here we have the new Timbral Sculptor Eurorack module from Future Sound Systems. It’s a harmonic power house with both filtering (with multiple unique twists) and wave folding in one module. It features clever routing and an additional VCA to patch in extra voltage control or add further dynamics to your patch. There’s also an in built Audio FM which comes from Future Sound Systems deep diving into some quirks (faults?) in some of the early Korg filter designs and then exploiting them for additional musical processing. There’s both rectifying and folding (a second wave folder!) in the resonance path of the filter which really pushes the wave shaping potential of this into some unique wave shapes that would otherwise be hard to synthesise. Clever stuff!"
"The Timbral Sculptor from Future Sound Systems together several synthesis elements designed for altering the harmonic content of audio signals at its input. The module is comprised of a multi-mode filter, VCAs, a deadband wavefolder, and a rectifier and Lockhart wavefolder in the resonance path of the filter. The Timbral Sculptor therefore can be coupled with one or several oscillators, as well as modulation sources, for a full synthesizer voice. The Filter component of the Timbral Sculptor has been designed to range from clean, low-distortion filtering to chaotic noise generation, particularly through the use of non-linear elements in its resonance path.
The Timbral Sculptor’s multi-mode filter is a -18dB/octave three-pole design based around the SSI2164 IC. When used without the rectifier or wavefolder in the resonance path, the filter behaves “cleanly” with low distortion. The filter will self-oscillate at maximum Resonance, and also has slightly accentuated Resonance at higher Cut-Off Frequency, imitating filters such as that found in the Roland TB-303. 1V/Oct control over the Cut-Off Frequency is available at the Frequency CV1 input, and the Resonance can also be voltage controlled via an attenuverter. Additional features to this filter include the Audio FM attenuverter and, in the resonance path of the filter, a rectifier network and Lockhart wavefolder. These can be employed to drastically change the behaviour of the filter. Each individual state output from the filter is fed through a VCA, courtesy of another SSI2164, and akin to the Cyclical Engine VCO module. The mixed output of this is then passed on to the next component in the Chain, whether that be the Chain Output or the deadband wavefolder named 'Timbre'.
The 'Timbre' section is named after a well-regarded deadband wavefolder design, prominent in “West-Coast” designs both new and old. Whilst the Filter section of the Timbral Sculptor belongs to classic subtractive synthesis, the Timbre section can be seen as relating to additive synthesis, as the harder the Timbre section is driven, the greater the number of harmonics that are added to the input. The Timbre section can be manipulated using the Drive control (when in Pre configuration) or from the VCAs at the filter’s outputs (when in Post configuration).
The Timbral Sculptor also features an exponential-law VCA, which can be used completely independently from the other elements of the module if desired. Otherwise, the VCA can be placed at the beginning or end of the signal chain. Note that this VCA can be employed when the Timbre section is in the Pre configuration to give voltage control over the Drive."
Elektron Machinedrum SPS-1 UW + Mk II
Vintage NOS Simmons Digital Clap Trap w/ Original Box
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"Brand new and unused. Simmons digital clap trap with the original box and manual. These are awesome little hand clap synths with a ton of effects to modify the sound"
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"Brand new and unused. Simmons digital clap trap with the original box and manual. These are awesome little hand clap synths with a ton of effects to modify the sound"
In the Studio with S-X // Novation
video upload by NovationTV
"We caught up with producer of the moment S-X in London's Signature Studios, ahead of the drop of his debut album 'Thing Change' (out now on RBC Records).
We joined him in the studio, as he creates a beat from scratch using FL Studio with FLkey, showing us how he makes his statement sounds. S-X has a producer’s ear, a pop-star’s voice, and a natural flair for originality in his song writing, see how FLkey helps him to turn the inspirational spark in his mind into a beat in FL Studio in minutes.
Watch S-X in action as he walks us through how to make a beat with the FLkey 37 and FL Studio, taking us through his creative process from start to finish, to make a beat in minutes.
FLkey is the ultimate MIDI keyboard for making music in FL Studio and brings the most important on-screen controls of FL Studio right to your fingertips. With controls for FL Studio’s Step Sequencer, Channel Rack and Mixer, and creative Scale and Chord modes, FLkey lets you play freely so you can make more of your music.
--- Discover FLkey:
https://novationmusic.com/en/keys/flkey"
SCI Prophet 5 - Pads
video upload by Glen H
"Excerpt from one of those times when you just hit record and see what comes out.
Prophet 5 Rev 2 into SSL 2+ into Ableton with some Valhalla Supermassive Triangulum chamber reverb"
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