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Friday, August 26, 2022

Eventide Misha : Interval Based Sequencer : Synth Riffs Made Easy


video upload by Perfect Circuit

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Eventide's newest module the Misha is an interesting take on a quantizer / sequencer !
Instead of strictly adhering to keyboard-style musical conventions, Misha opts for an intervallic approach, meaning that numbers are how you decide which note goes next: 0 is your root and +/-12 is an octave, with all other notes falling somewhere in between. With Scala support, however, you can dictate how many intervals there are and what their tuning ends up being leaving you no longer beholden to equal temperament."

Custom Patch Demos - Octave, Novation, Korg, Yamaha, Roland, Ensoniq, & Oberheim Vintage Synths


video uploads by soitgoesmusic

Playlist:

The Cat by Octave (1976 Non-SRM) Custom Patch Demo
A demo of the vintage Octave Cat synthesizer. This is the original Non-SRM one from 1976. It's one fat sounding synth.

Patches programmed and played by so.it.goes. No effects added. What you hear is direct from the synth. Each part is from one patch only. There is no multi-tracking on any part.

Pros:
- amazing vintage analog sound
- it feels alive with electricity and has lots of subtle variations in the textures of the sound
- independent faders for each wave form means that 8 sounds can be playing at once (4 on VCO 1, 3 on VCO 2, and noise), creating huge sounds

Cons:
- no midi
- needs to be tuned on each use
- needs lots of maintenance (i.e., regular calibration)
- can't save patches and rarely sounds exactly the same twice
Novation Drumstation - Custom Kits Demo
A demo of the OG 808 and 909 emulator: the Novation Drumstation. This is the version 2. Wanted to show the versatility of the machine.

Kits programmed and played by so.it.goes. No effects added. What you hear is direct from the drum machine.

Pros:

- well emulated 808 and 909 sounds in a small 1U rack unit
- adds tuning to some drums that originals don't have
- built in distortion and front cut

Cons:

- no on-board sequencer
- no power switch
Korg MS-20 (Vintage) Custom Patch Demo
A demo of the original Korg MS-20. This is a wild synth that can take you to some unexpected places.

Patches programmed and played by so.it.goes. No effects added. What you hear is direct from the synth. Each part is from one patch only. There is no multi-tracking on any part.

Pros:
- amazing vintage analog sound
- patch bay provides so many unique configurations
- the resonant high pass filter can make huge bass
- has quirks that make it sound and behave like no other (e.g., the unusual sustain on EG2, the hold time on EG2, the External Signal Processor, etc.)

Cons:
- no midi
- can't save patches (though taking pictures can help)
Yamaha RX5 drum machine - Custom Kits Demo
A demo of the under-rated Yamaha RX5 drum machine. Wanted to show how strange and sci-fi this machine can sound.

Kits programmed and played by so.it.goes. No effects added. What you hear is direct from the drum machine. Each section is made from four drum sounds. Only the stock sounds from the unit were used. No cartridges or external sounds added.

Pros:

- amazing voice editing features
- gritty lo-fi sound
- volume slider and individual out for each drum pair

Cons:

- no velocity
- interface is needlessly complex
Roland Juno-106 Custom Patch Demo
A demo of the legendary Roland Juno-106. Trying to show off the analog warmth of this synth.

Patches programmed and played by so.it.goes. No effects added. What you hear is direct from the synth (including the scratchiness of the chorus). Each part is from one patch only. There is no multi-tracking on any part.

Pros:
- amazing analog sound
- hands-on control over all parameters
- wide sweet spot

Cons:
- no velocity
- needs to warm up to sound its best
Korg MS2000 BR Custom Patch Demo
A demo of the Korg MS2000BR. Wanted to show some of this synth's unique features, such as the modulation sequencer (1:03, 2:34, and 5:00) and the vocoder (1:26).

Patches programmed and played by so.it.goes. No effects added. What you hear is direct from the synth. Each part is from one patch only. There is no multi-tracking on any part.

Pros:
- lots of hands on control
- modulation sequencer

Cons:
- polyphony is only 4
Ensoniq ESQ-1 Custom Patch Demo
A demo of the Ensoniq ESQ-1. Trying to show some of the versatility of this digital/analog hybrid synth.

Patches programmed and played by so.it.goes. No effects added. What you hear is direct from the synth. Each part is from one patch only. There is no multi-tracking on any part.

Pros:
- very easy to program for a digital interface
- the keyboard has a great feel

Cons:
- no real-time parameter changes, except through mod wheel
Yamaha TX81Z Custom Patch Demo
A demo of the Yamaha TX81Z. Trying to show what this synth can do beyond the dated presets.

Patches programmed and played by so.it.goes. No effects added. What you hear is direct from the synth. Each part is from one patch only. There is no multi-tracking on any part.

Pros:
- editing the parameters can yield surprising results
- efficient with cost and space

Cons:
- tedious to program
Oberheim Matrix-6R Custom Patch Demo
A demo of the Oberheim Matrix-6R.

Patches programmed and played by so.it.goes. No effects added. What you hear is direct from the synth. Each part is from one patch only. There is no multi-tracking on any part.

Pros:
- a deep synth with lots of editable parameters, many of which can be controlled through the modulation matrix
- great analog sound

Cons:
- tedious to program, can be helpful to have the parameter list in front of you

The Museum of Electronic Music is insane!!!


video upload by

This reminded me of my visit to Synthorama in 2008, also in Switzerland. "I had the privelege of spending time at the Swiss Museum of Electronic Museum and I wanted to show you alittle bit of what is their.
To support the channel:
Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/afrorack
Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/afrorack
Music by:
Erhalder
Rufes live
Tchaikovsky-Dance of the sugar plums
Way home-Tokyo Music Walker
Toto-Africa"

Analog Dance Modular Session


video upload by Andreas Remshagen

"a 'Maxi-Version' of a rhythm-based jam with some of my new components i have built. The devices are:
- Orchestrion Strings/Choir Synth (Described in previous Video)
- Analog Drumbox with 4 DS7-Clones and two Noise-based HiHats
(The Drumbox is either driven by the "Trigger-Randomizer"-Module"-its an arduino-based 5-Channel Randomgenerator in combination with 5 analog AND-Gates connected with a random-signal and the clock-signal for each Gate and each Gate is for a Drum. In this song the HiHat and the two analog Congas are in Random. So there are additionally Fill-ins to the normal static rhythm)
-Bass-Synth 2.0 (two Saw/Sine VCOs with Steiner-Parker VCF, YuSynth
Metalizer and Akzentuator
-Elektor Formant
-Analog Groovebox (Described in previous Video)
-Two YuSynth VCO with Steiner-Parker VCF for Keyboard Solo
-Two Polyend Poly Midi to CV-Converter
-Two Alesis Midiverb4 for Reverb and Delay
-My free Flowstone-Based sequencer-Software (Described in previous Video)" [posted here]

What the Oberheim SEM can do with your bass lines, when triggered by the TD-3


video upload by Friendly Noise

"The TD-3 triggers the Oberheim SEM. The notes are “bass lines”, but the sound is all-SEM and not so 303-like.

Video sections:

00:10 Part 1
06:12 Part 2
10:44 Part 3
14:59 Part 4"

Twisted Elektrons MEGAfm MKII Coming September 2022



via Twisted Elektrons

"This updated version is identical in appearance and functionality but will include a pair of YM3438 chips instead of the YM2612. The YM3438 is a variant of the YM2612 that is identical in functionality and was featured in the Sega Megadrive II. The circuit layout has also been updated to grant access to the FM chips with minimal disassembly. Indeed the chips are now socketed (removable) and accessible by removing the bottom panel.

This allows you to install alternate FM chips (like the YM2612, modern alternatives or even custom sound chips). You can also mix different versions of FM chip as there are 2 slots that can be configured individually.

MEGAfm MKII features the same audio circuitry and analog distortion as the MKI, as a result both chips sound very similar inside of MEGAfm.

The firmware will work identically on both versions."

High Definition Analog Glitch Art! 1080p @30fps LoFi Future Eurorack VGA to Jack Adapter


video upload by LoFiFuture

"Available to order here: https://lofifutureshop.square.site/pr...

This pair of modules allows you to process High Definition VGA signals with circuit bent analog video circuits. This can be euro mounted glitch effects or desktop mounted (with the use of 3.5mm to RCA adapters)

All you need is a HD VGA output to process (This can be achieved with a HDMI to VGA adapter) and a capture card with a VGA input. Alternatively you can choose to convert the VGA signal back to a HDMI signal for capturing.

One adapter is used to bring VGA into your case ready for processing and one is to be used as the processed VGA output of your case.

Unlike glitching composite video signals, VGA remains stable no matter how hard you glitch it thanks to the separate horizontal and vertical sync signals. These sync signals can be connected either via the rear 2 pin connector, meaning you can take sync from the input module to the output module without the need for 2 extra patch cables up front (the front H/V jacks will come into use upon future module releases)

Glitching each colour channel with a different device produces some wild effects that come out looking crispy clean!

The VGA / JACK adapters are completely passive and use no power.

*note this will work great with SD VGA signals which is great if you are plugging directly into an old projector!"

The Boss DM-2W: A simple delay perfect for synths (no talk)


video upload by Richard DeHove

"Glorious random noodlings with the Boss DM-2W Wazacraft delay pedal and the Erica Synths DB-01. To some an 11-minute no-talking video with a three-knob delay pedal might seem excessive. Well, maybe so. But for delay pedal nuts (like me, and probably you if you're also reading the caption) it's only just enough. Even then I didn't use the delay time input, direct out or do much knob twiddlings The reason is that this pedal sounds beautiful and makes you want to play music, not twiddle knobs.

There's no hint of line-level input issues (as you get with some pedals) and there's plenty of wet level to play with (unlike the Boss RE-202 which is a bit quiet imo). The nearest competitor that I've used extensively would be the famous MXR Carbon Copy. I had both the standard issue, then the deluxe version, but I think the DM-2W is a better fit for synth, not as dark and a more pleasant feedback tone.

I am biased though since the original DM-2 was the first pedal I ever bought. That unit sat on top of a whole series of synths starting with the Korg Mono/Poly. I played live with it many times, always fearing I'd mismanage the feedback and blow something up :) The new version seems equally dangerous! Not sure what happened to the OG pedal in the end, I even went on a hunt through some old boxes a few weeks back, but no luck. I'm sure it's out there somewhere still going.

The audio here is just as you see it: The DB-01 going through the DM-2W with no other effects or processing.

0:00 Pattern 1
0:45 High feedback
3:25 Heartbeat
3:55 No tap tempo here
4:12 Adjusting the tempo
4:40 Pattern 2
5:10 Ambient noodle
6:10 Pattern 3
8:17 Pattern 4
9:15 Pattern 5

My site: https://richarddehove.com/
Lots of downloads for supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richarddehove
Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free"

[MIX] Techno + Drum and Bass


video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"This is a mix of Techno and DnB tracks. All tracks made by me.
A lot of these tracks are made with Eurorack, other hardware gear and are also LIVE Performances. Late Night Headphone Ear Candy.

There is also a huge AI Art slideshow.
I used an AI Art software called 'MidJourney' to create the HUNDREDS of art pieces.
It took a few days to generate and curate the artwork, again, I put in the hours on this one...
Thanks for checking it out! I hope you enjoy!

Just press play and go about your day, Friends!" WEBSTORE ► https://www.electronisounds.com/
PATREON ► https://www.patreon.com/DeanDaughters
INSTAGRAM ► https://www.instagram.com/electroniso...
TWITTER ► https://twitter.com/electronisounds

0:00 Track 1
04:38 Track 2
13:30 Track 3
15:24 Track 4
20:57 Track 5
24:03 Track 6
25:55 Track 7
28:14 Track 8
34:57 Track 9
38:40 Track 10

The Sound of Tears For Fears with Oberheim OB-Xa, Emulator II


video upload by RetroSound

"(c)2007-22 by RetroSound
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Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World (1985)
Produced by Chris Hughes

I used here the Oberheim OB-Xa for all synth pads and the main theme riff. And I used the E-MU Emulator II sampler for the intro sounds, bass, add drums , the synth voice and fx sounds. Drums LinnDrum

The Oberheim OB-XA Synthesizer is one of the big legendary synths in music history. Here can you find the full OB-Xa playlist with a lot single sound demos, synth comparisions and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy.
The OB-Xa playlist:"

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