Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge - GAS (Yamaha REX50)

video upload by SynthAddict

"Korg MS-20 mini, Korg SQ-1, Yamaha REX50, ATV aFrame, RC-505

A little last-minute improv of odd layered sounds - your mileage may vary but it was fun. :-)

It ran a bit longer than 5 min so feel free to fade out..."

ARP OMNI-2 with Lexicon PRIME TIME 93

video upload by CGMAGIK

"I've had both these units for quite some time now, but both needed repairs.
I got the ARP back around 1997 (for only $100 at the time!). It generally worked fine for many years, but was missing the bass voices and the XLR output didn't work. As time went on, it developed some sustaining note issues etc. The Lexicon was given to me in non-working condition around 2004. I brought it to a few people over the years to try and get it working but never with any luck. For the past few years, I have a had a great tech working on some synths and studio gear for me (check him out! - www.shooksound.ca) and he was able to bring the Prime Time to life! The Omni-2 had a complete make over. New key bushings, total re-cap, all new sliders and now works and sounds fantastic. I just got both of these back today and what better way to celebrate their new found life than to plug them in together for some sweet sounds. AND SWEET THEY ARE!"

ESK - Moog Opus 3 + Effects 2

video upload by Metunar

"Second short demo of the Moog Opus 3 (analog ensemble synthesizer) with analog effects. On the right main out there is a Boss CE-300 stereo super chorus. The Opus 3 left out with the string and organ section goes into the Polyfusion 755 MK2 (Frequency Shifting Feedback Controller) and then back to the brass/VCF filter input. This time with long release.

http://www.metunar.ch"

Interview with D. Bruce McLendon!

video upload by Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

"Interview with D. Bruce McLendon, former ARP sales person as we discuss his recent donation of an ARP 2500 Performance Wing Cabinet to the ARPs-for-All-Project!"

VTOL Volфram

video upload by Shirato_Noise

"Sketch of Sound Experiments."

SoundForce Introduces SFC-OB Class-Compliant Boutique Oberheim OB-Style Hardware Controller

via SoundForce

"The SoundForce SFC-OB is a class-compliant boutique USB MIDI controller dedicated to OB-style synth plugins.

Features
With 37 rotary pots, 41 switches and 45 LEDs, you can finally control your virtual instrument in an instinctive and fun way. Create better synth sounds easier and improve your overall experience. A couple of extra “USER” controls are available to be freely assigned to additional parameters, for example Reverb size, Delay time, DAW FX sends levels. etc… The controller sends out standard MIDI cc messages and can be used with any software that is MIDI-mappable. A web-based control panel app allows the user to change the cc messages number for each control, change the MIDI channel and load the different plugin modes.

Plugin modes
Although the controller can be used with any software that can be mapped to MIDI CC messages, the SFC-OB has been specifically designed to work with the most popular OB-style synth plugins. Set the controller to the right plugin mode using the control panel. This will ensure that every switch on the SFC-OB is fitting the plugin used as well as possible. For more information, please check out the manual on the support page.

Build quality
The controller is assembled in The Netherlands with parts from Europe and Asia. It is built to last and withstand intense usage on tour and in the studio. SoundForce has an excellent track record for its controller line, with many units built and very little registered issues and repairs. The enclosure is made of 100% sheet metal and is manufactured by Grawart (http://www.grawart.pl). The case is made of bent steel and powder coated in black. The front panel is aluminum, also powder coated and screen printed with scratch-proof white and blue ink. Walnut wood side panels of 8mm thickness are fitted to both sides of the controller. On the electronics and firmware side, the controller is powered by the same STM32 Cortex-M micro-controller platform used successfully in previous products, insuring a very high level of compatibility with different computers and DAWs. The devices have been even used successfully with iPads.

2-way/1-way communication
As with previous controllers, users can enjoy 2-way integration using the latest Arturia OP-Xa V. This means that the controller interface can be updated when presets are changed in the plugin, when plugin instances are switched or even manually on demand. The controller even accounts for discrepancies between a plugin pot-position and a controller pot-position, and implements pick-up or smoothing modes to avoid juming values. This allows for an improved and tighthly integrated workflow. Other traditional 1-way MIDI CC mapping is available for the brand new GForce OB-X, SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II, DiscoDSP OB-Xd and Synapse Obsession. Those modes, even though more limited, still offer a fantastic new hands-on experience for virtual synth users.

Pricing and Availability
The SFC-OB is available on the SoundForce webshop for 399 euros incl VAT (exact price will depend on your local VAT %) in the EU and 329 euros for customers outside the EU. Perfect Circuit will be distributing the SFC-OB in the US, Signal Sounds in the UK, Cicada Sound in Canada and Dupertuis in Switzerland. Please get in touch with your local distributor for pre-ordering/ordering and pricing information."

Introducing the Synthesizer.com Q190 Triple Tuner

video upload by synthesizersdotcom

"The Q190 tuner module allows you to keep a watchful eye on the frequencies up to 3 oscillators are producing. Frequencies from all analog oscillators will drift slightly as a result of normal changes in internal cabinet temperature. Now it's easier than ever to ensure your oscillators are doing exactly what you want them to do. Whether you are onstage or in the studio the Q190 is a must have for those patches that need precision from an oscillator or oscillator bank."

How to make vowel-like formant filtering with the CUNSA

video upload by Frap Tools

"Time for some serious formant filtering with the CUNSA and USTA dream combo!

USTA https://frap.tools/usta
CUNSA https://frap.tools/cunsa

Sources and references:

Image 1
Title: frequencies of formants
https://www.britannica.com/science/ph...
Retrieved on October 27th, 2023

Image 2
Title: tongue position for vowel sounds
https://www.britannica.com/science/ph...
Retrieved on October 27th, 2023

The formant chart comes from Peterson, G. E., & Barney, H. L. (1952). Control methods used in a study of the vowels. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 24, 175–184. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.1906875

Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction on vowel formants
01:20 Programming an ɑ sound (as in 'hot')
03:34 Programming an ɔ sound (as in 'bought') and morphing between them
08:54 Refining the morphing with the USTA sequencer"

12 12 23 Synton Fenix & Ace Tone FR-6

video upload by batchas

"I like the sound on the phaser on the Fenix II. On the monitors it did sound bombastic, really impressive with some feedback.
New ideas came to mind related to this patch while watching the result on this video, so I'll see once in the studio if I decide to go further with it or not. It will also depend if the Fenix is still in tune. I spent one hour only with tuning and (re)calibration of the quantizers."

Best House music presets in ROLI'S Equator2 synthesizer

video upload by ROLI

"Elevate your House music productions with Equator2's hybrid synthesizer.

We've picked out five of the best presets for House music available in Equator2's expansive library, giving you endless possibilities for you to carve out your own sound. Experiment with unique sounds and explore MPE technology to create an authentic and distinctive sonic identity.

Read more on the ROLI blog: https://roli.com/stories/best-house-p..."