Making a Beat BUT I Pretend It's 1985 And I Don't Have a CPU

video upload by Jay Diggs Music

"Jay Diggs goes on a time-traveling music production adventure! In this video, jay takes you back to the golden era of music recording. An age when computers were yet to revolutionize the way we make beats. Let's take a look at analog music production and explore the techniques used to make hits that we all know and love without the aid of modern-day CPUs.

⏱️Timestamps⏱️
00:00 Intro
00:52 MPC 60 a 40 year old Drum Machine!
01:30 The Drums
3:10 The Bassline and Keys
4:36 The Brass
5:39 The Tape Machine
7:40 Recording Reverb in a Hallway and Effects
9:15 I Get ANGRY!
11:00 The Finished Beat!"

https://www.jaydiggs.com

Juno 106 Synthesizer Radiohead Kid A Electronic Harp Tone

video upload by Jerome Hogan

"Juno 106 Radiohead Kid A Electronic Harp Tone. The synth is in manual mode, you can approximate the fader settings seen in the video to replicate the tone.

A lot of people have asked me, how did you do it? The truth is, I got the Gelvini variant and it actually made me sick...

...At playin synth"

Broken beats w/ Pikocore, Dirtywave M8, Roland J-6, TE TX-6

video upload by Arman Bohn

"More experiments with the pikocore. Random chord triggering sent from the M8 to the J-6. The Pikocore is synced to the J-6 which is clocked to the M8.

I’m syncing key changes to the random chords as well. I think I’ll continue down this path towards actual pseudo random song creation … so possibly more M8 + J-6 combos in the near future. The modulation options on the J-6 are nonexistent sound design is incredibly limited. I could use another mini synth instead, maybe the great conjunction, or the kasser arcade. but that would take more cord wrangling in the m-8."

This is the first post to feature the pikocore.

via infinitedigits.co

pikocore
april 2nd, 2023 / #wares
a small rp2040-based music mangler. $62 / $89.

pikocore is…

a lo-fi music mangler based on the raspberry pi pico (brother of the nyblcore).
capable of holding 8 minutes of 8-bit 33 khz monophonic samples.
powered by a single aaa battery for up to 3 hours or by powered by usb-c.
tempo-synced with a selectable bpm between 60 and 300, with samples mangled by beat-synced effects (stutter, retrig, gate, tunneling).
loaded with real-time effects like a resonant filter, timestretching, volume, and wavefolding.
sequenced with a 128-step sequencer with recording/playback
saved and loaded via eeprom for instant patch recall.
able to load custom firmware, new samples, all through usb-c.
sync-compatible with pocket operators.
open-source, wonderfully hackable.



video upload by infinitedigits

"more info: https://pikocore.com

pikocore is a lo-fi music mangler based on the Raspberry Pi Pico. It can hold 8 minutes of 8-bit 33 kHz monophonic samples, is powered by a single AAA battery or USB-C, and can be tempo-synced with a selectable BPM between 60 and 300. It also has beat-synced effects, real-time effects, a 128-step sequencer, and can load custom firmware and new samples. Pikocore is sync-compatible with Pocket Operators and open-source, making it wonderfully hackable."

"Nobody Cares About Aliens" - Live Psytrance!

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"Recording Date: 07/30/2023
Tempo: 148bpm
Key: F minor

Some years ago, I actually created the 'PSY' sound bank for the Vengeance 'Avenger' virtual synth, with 256 presets! This was a perfect opportunity to use some of those sounds to put together a quick jam. I created this jam from start to finish in under 24 hours - it was a lot of stress, but I got it done - WOOT!

(The audio is actually REALLY LOUD and super clean, YouTube keeps making me turn my volume waaaaaay down and eating the hi frequencies, so my videos always seem dull and quiet in the end, I'm trying to learn from this, but tons of research into LUFS isn't helping so far...)"



Electronisounds:
WEBSTORE ► https://www.electronisounds.com/
PATREON ► https://www.patreon.com/DeanDaughters

Hardware Only Jungle Track Breakdown // Chopping Breakbeats on the Digitakt

video upload by EZBOT

"In today's episode of Elektron Talk, I am going to break down a jungle track I wrote that relies heavily on the Digitakt. We will also discuss chopping breaks on the Digitakt and why it's so much better on the Octatrack.

Get the NEW Ultimate Octatrack FX Template 1.1.3 and the NEW Ultimate

Performance Mixer 2FF 1.1.6 here with continuous updates:

https://www.patreon.com/ezbot and here if you want a one-time download:

https://www/ko-fi.com/ezbot

I love to teach! Step up your game with 1 on 1 lessons: https://www.ezbot.live/"

Playing Prophet 5/10 is like connecting with the past while exploring new sonic possibilities

video upload by Caught In Joy

"Playing this Sequential Prophet 5 / 10 synthesizer is like connecting with the past while still exploring new sonic possibilities in music. Check out the full album Peaceful Days Echoes: https://caughtinjoy.bandcamp.com/albu..."

15-Minute Berlin School Suite | Moog Synths, Prophet 10 & Guitar Pedals | Peaceful Days Echoes

video upload by Caught In Joy

"Hey everyone, it's Caught In Joy here, and I'm thrilled to share with you my latest musical creation! Join me as I take you on a 15-minute sonic journey with my Berlin School Suite, "Peaceful Days Echoes" right from the comfort of my home studio. 🏠🎹🎸🎛️

This suite is not only a musical journey but also a celebration of my 15th album release this year! It's been an incredible musical odyssey, and I wanted to make this release extra special. In this mesmerizing performance, I'll be showcasing my passion for electronic music and my love for analog synths. The suite features the Moog synths (Mavis, DFAM), the powerful Prophet 10, and an array of expressive guitar pedals. Together, they create a soundscape that embraces the spirit of the Berlin School style, with its dreamy sequences, ethereal textures, and timeless melodies.

'Peaceful Days Echoes' is a deeply personal piece, and it's a part of my recently released album of the same name. If you enjoy this suite, you can support me directly by checking out the full album on Bandcamp: https://caughtinjoy.bandcamp.com/albu.... Your support means the world to independent artists like me, and I'm incredibly grateful for every single listen and share.

This suite holds a special place in my heart and it also marks a significant milestone in my musical journey. You see, making music is not just my passion; it's my sole source of income. I made a courageous decision to quit all other jobs and dedicate myself fully to pursuing this artistic dream. Music has the power to connect us all, and every album I release brings me closer to my incredible audience, including you."

GS Music e7 TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor v2.0

GS Music e7 TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor v2.0 from synth_nyc on Vimeo.

via synth_nyc

"The editor is augmented by LUA scripts.

Why TouchOSC?
- It’s OS agnostic (it works on MacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android)
- Hexler has been around since 2007 and in my experience with TouchOSC, it has always been supporting the latest OS

If you have any questions or if GS Music or anyone is interested in licensing it, please contact me via my website:
https://synthnyc.com

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X1L3 - MX2 - manipulator expander - latching gates - eurorack module

video upload by X1L3

"Spec run down. Eye candy and chill tune.What it is and where to get it - below:

Available at:https://x1l3.bigcartel.com/

MX2 is an expander for the manipulator module.
It adds six toggle/latching gates to the main module.
These are tied to the momentary triggers of keys C1 - D3.

The vid run says the module is 8hp. It's actually only 4hp.
Funny enough, i'm not feeling too inclined to re render it all and re-upload the lot for a typo 🙈🙈🤣

Useful for additional control of anything requiering a constant gate.
The frag/shard gates of the shard module being a good example.

Half demo vid - half chill run with some visuals for a bit of fun.

Cheers for checking it out. I hope you enjoy the vid and find the module useful if you choose to pick one up 😊"

"MX2 is a 4HP,, 37mm deep expander for the manipulator module.
Available in yellow or black.
Current draw: V+ 30MA / V- 20MA

MX2 adds six toggle/latching gates to the gate array of the manipulator. The latching gates are tied to the keys C1 - D3.

Power is provided via the expander header. No additional power cable is required.

Works well with shard when the latches are tied to the frag/shard gates and the four CV outputs from manipuilator are used to control the atrophy and osc pitches of the module."

ESK - GRP V22 Vocoder + Drums

video upload by Metunar

"GRP Synthesizer V22 Vocoder and drums from the Arturia Drumbrute.
I used the internal carrier (Noise and VCO) of the V22.
The Elektron A4 keyboard is only used for Midi.
No external effects, only soft limiting on the master.

http://www.metunar.ch"