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Yamaha Synth Space History | DX1 | Dom Sigalas

video upload by Yamaha Synths Official

"In this video, Dom Sigalas explores the super rare Yamaha DX1 Synthesizer.

This FM synthesizer was introduced to the market in 1983 with no expenses spared when creating this machine with 73-key with polyphonic aftertouch. The DX1 was packed with features, including a distinct palette of new synthetic and 'authentic' sounds, six operators with thirty-two algorithms, all placed within its beautiful handmade Brazilian rosewood case. There were only 140 DX1 Synthesizers ever produced."

The DB-01 turns two: An interview with its designer, Girts Ozolins

video upload by Richard DeHove

"It's just over two years ago that the DB-01 was released into the wild. Gritty, aggressive and surprisingly deep, it may well eventually join the ranks of classic synths. Founder of Erica Synths and designer of the DB-01, Girts Ozolins, explains how the machine came to be, how it was designed and dives into history, engineering and future. Along the way we also get an insight into some of the design philosophies of Erica Synths.

0:00 Origins of the DB-01
2:24 Sequencer integration
4:16 The design process
11:00 Links to the 303?
13:20 The drive circuit
14:28 A happy surprise
15:35 The preset debate
17:30 Testing the sound
19:50 Latvian production
22:30 DB-01 component changes
23:00 Verion 2 ?

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"

Instroducing: Instruō - cruïnn and cnōc

video uploads by Instruō

"I would like to introduce two brand new modules to the Instruō line up!
cruïnn is an all analogue stereo oscillator and the cnōc is a highly compact powerhouse of a function generator."

Video Playlist:
Instroducing: Instruō - cruïnn and cnōc
Instruō - cruïnn Overview *This video heavily features stereo patch examples. For best results use both ears*
Instruō - cnōc Overview

The Instruō cruïnn is an analogue stereo oscillator that utilises through-zero phase modulation to create deep, animated textures.

On top of its single sawtooth oscillator core, cruïnn produces five additional parallel phase-displaced sawtooth variants – each controlled by their own discrete internal triangle waveform LFO. With both on-board and external control over the LFO rates and modulation depths, cruïnn effortlessly creates, super-super-super-super-super saws, lush pads, phasey basses, and chaotic effects.

With cruïnn’s included passive 4 HP Expander, access to all six waveforms are available. Add to that the ability to individually displace the phase of each waveform via CV and cruïnn becomes an amorphous swarm of harmonically rich sawtooths.

• Stereo and summed outputs
• Six phase-displaced sawtooth variants
• Five internal triangle waveform LFOs
• Global rate and depth modulation controls
• Built-in stereo VCA
• Linear and exponential frequency modulation
• LFO functionality
• Includes 4 HP passive waveform and CV expansion module

Cruinn-Expander

The Instruō cnōc is a fully analogue voltage-controlled two stage function generator. This style of function generator was pioneered by the West-coast mindset of sound synthesis and goes far beyond the functionality of a traditional envelope generator. With AR, ASR, and Looping modes, as well as its unipolar positive and bipolar outputs, cnōc finds its home in any patch.

Whether you need a general envelope generator, LFO, delayed gate signal, or a slew limiter to add portamento to your pitch sequences, cnōc fits the bill.

• AR, ASR, and Looping envelope modes
• External control over Attack and Release stages
• Unipolar positive and bipolar outputs
• Assignable gate output
• Manual trigger button
• Slew limiting functionality
• Two response curve settings

Strokes VST3/AU MIDI Sequencer

video upload by Cong Burn

https://www.congburn.co.uk/strokes

00:00 Overview
02:04 Step Mode (XOX/TR)
02:52 Euclidean Mode
05:42 Algorithmic/Analog Logic Rhythms
07:19 Probability & Shares
09:28 Parameter Sequencing with Matrix
11:04 Ableton Live Modulation Setup using the Receiver
13:15 Envelope Following with Weights
14:52 Weights Sidechaining
16:45 Patterns & Demo Project
17:49 Scale/key switching with Note-Select
18:25 VCV Rack Demo
19:16 Wrapping up

via the creator of Strokes, John Howes:

"I've been developing a VST3/AU MIDI sequencer for the last year called Strokes, previously it was a Max For Live device inspired by Jaki Leibzeit (Can) that was in development for over 2 years.

Strokes is a MIDI plugin that brings new life to your plugins, hardware and DAW

Grids - 4 x channels of euclidean or step (XOX/TR) rhythm generators
Logic - 4 x channels of algorithmic rhythm generators
Matrix - 8 x synchronized per step/stroke parameter sequencers (parameter locks!)
Weights - 4 x envelope followers
Shares - 4 x probability processors using markov chain pattern analysis
Notes - 7 x pitch presets for sequencing chords, melodies and kit changes
Patterns - 5 x device wide snapshots / presets"

https://www.congburn.co.uk/strokes

Wavparty - Dog Daze Elektron Digitakt sound pack

video upload by wavparty

"Get it now: https://wavparty.com/downloads/dog-da...

This sound pack includes:
127 samples formatted for the Digitakt (16bit/48 kHz)
1 project file (includes 16 unique kits/patterns)

Drag and drop one file into the Digitakt and you're good to go.

Chapter markers for the 16 included patterns:
0:07 Niles
0:18 Stavros
1:05 Itchworm
1:44 Fizz
2:32 R2FU
3:02 Catman
3:32 Airlock
3:53 Brewt
4:31 Axus
4:47 Topgunn
5:16 Tiptow
5:42 Lean
6:10 Big Cletus
6:52 Poindexter
7:23 Flop
7:46 1Track"

Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge: "Will You Rock?" redux (fixed stereo)

video upload by SynthAddict

"a.k.a. 'Hard Rock Job' redux (Chris Rock)

forgot to unlock this stereo remade version after a while since I was trying to avoid confusion with the original accidental mono post that had all the comments

I remade this last night (4/20/22 - 10 days after the original HWJ show posting) since my HW jam version last week had a stereo mix problem :-P

Virus TI, Roland TR-8S, Roland SP-404, Roland Boutique JU-06A, and Arturia Keystep Pro"

The Sound of Voyage Voyage by Desireless - Yamaha DX7, LinnDrum

video upload by RetroSound

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

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

Desireless - Voyage Voyage from the year 1986
Written by Dominique Albert Dubois and Jean-Michel Riva

I used the Yamaha DX7 II for all synth sound parts and the LinnDrum for the drums.

Here can you find the full DX7 playlist with a lot single sound demos and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy."

Modal Moment - LORE on ARGON8

video upload by Modal Electronics

"LORE takes you on a sonic journey with ARGON8"

EML Electrocomp Model 500 - Futureproofed

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"Up for grabs is an EML 500 purchased during the Electric Lady attic sale about 13 or 15 years ago now. It was used on some albums. For being in storage for who knows how long it was in great shape and has performed fairly well this whole time. In preparation for sale we had it fully serviced earlier this year: Power Supply rebuilt, all new electrolytic capacitors, all new key bushings and springs, keybed calibrated, bus bar cleaned, all faders either disassembled and properly cleaned and rejuvenated or if they were not up to par they were replaced with period correct identical stackpole faders, and all trimmers tuned with precision calibration.

The cosmetic condition is very good. There are some obvious signs of use but it has been studio kept it’s entire life and well cared for. A modest 9/10. We are probably far under rating it by listing the condition as very good. Still, it is a 50 year old synth."

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