Bad Gear - Play Plus

video upload by AudioPilz

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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Polyend Play Plus. Is this updated version of the original Play groovebox and distant cousin to the Polyend Tracker worth the price of the hardware upgrade (which is $399). Is GearTube toxic AF??? Should you just keep the OG Play and add a few synths instead? Are early adopters of Play disappointed for a reason?

Thanks to Polyend for sending me a demo unit as a long term loan.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:47 Overview Play Plus
01:35 Chronology of the Controversy
02:53 Back to the Groovebox
03:01 Play Workflow, Pick and Place
03:20 Filter
03:30 Envelopes, FX
03:39 More Parameters
03:48 Sequencer, Microtiming, Ratches, Chance, Random
04:24 Pattern Length, Polymeters, Play Modes
04:43 Midi Tracks, Chords
05:01 Internal Synthesizers, Polyphony
05:23 Limitations of the Synths
05:41 UI, Knobs, Double Tap, Main Encoder
05:52 Master FX
06:00 Real Time Recording
06:15 Performance Mode
06:26 Pattern, Variation, Mute/Solo
06:33 What else???
06:50 Hate
07:11 Jam 1 (House Solo)
08:06 Jam 2 (DnB Setup)
09:05 Finale (Synth Showcase)
09:37 Verdict"

Jamuary 5th 2024

video upload by Captain Credible

"#jamuary 5th 2024. Spent 3 hours writing these highly intellectual lyrics. Can you decode the hidden meaning* ? #KO2 #dawless #op1 #sweets #MonkeyNoises #ep133 *P.S. there is no hidden meaning."

Cinematic Dark Sequences for Iridium & Quantum - Soundset Demo - by Kevin Schroeder / DejaVu Sound

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

'Soundset available at: https://waldorfmusic.com/produkt/soun...

The new soundset offers 64 "Cinematic Dark Sequences" and impressive soundscapes can be created in no time at all. A unique skill of Kevin Schroeder's that no one can quickly imitate and which Hans Zimmer has also appreciated time and again. Kevin Schroeder has once again provided his sounds and sequences for the current blockbuster "The Creator" and one or two patches were actually used in the film.

Kevin Schroeder „DejaVu Sound“ is an international sound designer. He has worked with Trevor Morris, Paul Haslinger and Hans Zimmer on various film scores such as Wonder Woman 1984, Top Gun Maverick, James Bond and Dune 2020. His sound sets for Iridium and Quantum (OS 3.0 and higher) are a real enrichment and allow a direct entry into the world of "film music.

00:00 Start
00:26 Static Process
00:37 German Army
00:50 Dark Dystopian
01:09 Forgotten Souls
01:28 Night Owl
02:00 Automatic Call
02:15 Battery Man
02:26 The Laudation
02:42 Contaminated
03:01 Lonely House
03:36 Head of Bass
03:53 Berlin Patrol
04:13 Battle Beat
04:30 Crazy Frog
04:47 Rosetta
05:12 Deep Cave
05:38 Land of Sun
06:11 Relaxing"

Spectral Processor Model 296t - FREE TRACK INSIDE!!!

video upload by Station 252

"Tiptop Audio Buchla Spectral Processor Model 296t is quickly becoming one of my favorite eurorack modules ever!!!

Track made using Tiptop Audio Buchla System: https://gervis.bandcamp.com/track/296"

Ambient Improvisation | Ableton Air & Modular Synth

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

Ambient / Noise Works for YouTube https://akihikomatsumoto.bandcamp.com...
Sequencer: https://akihiko-matsumoto.gumroad.com...
Synth1: Pianoteq
FX: Modular Synth

In Need of Inspiration?

video upload by midicake

"In need of inspiration? Visit midicake.com to find out more about this unique and inspiring way to create melody."

*JAMUARY 2024 DAY FIVE*

video upload by Dave Davidson

Silent Fog, horror film homage with the Modal Argon 8

video upload by kosmikos

"A horror themed synth track solely made with the Modal Argon 8 and mastered in DAW."

Threetom Modular Doppio soft saturator and limiter : Digital piano noodles #1 (Lode)

video upload by Threetom Modular

Doppio soft saturator and limiter : Digital piano noodles #2 (Tom)

via Threetom Modular

"The Threetom Modular Doppio is a compact stereo amplifier, drive, and soft limiter module. Doppio helps complex and dynamic stereo sounds to find their place in a modular synthesizer context, where signals are hot, and headroom is extremely limited. Doppio does this by implementing a compact, yet flexible, soft-knee limiter. The limiter is specifically designed for eurorack levels and avoids the need for unnecessary make-up gain, resulting in a lower noise floor.

Doppio offers three different gain settings (x1, x5, x21), and three different ratios (linear, drive, and limit). In addition to this Doppio has gain and volume knobs for more precise control. Different combinations of these settings cater to applications like saturating complex stereo signals without turning them into mush, end-of-chain limiting, and boosting line level signals to eurorack level, while still retaining enough oomph to also saturate them nicely. Finding the right settings is made easy by DOPPIO’s unique coffee-bean-shaped indicator lights.

Even though Doppio’s architecture is stereo, that doesn’t mean it has no uses on mono signals: Either process two mono signals with identical settings, or chain the two channels to form a two-stage high-gain mono drive. Finally, it’s important to note that Doppio is DC-coupled and can also be used to process CV signals.

In summary: Doppio is to your signals what a double espresso is to you – it makes you bigger and bolder – and you know you’re hooked when the withdrawal symptoms kick in."

You can find additional posts featuring Threetom Modular's Doppio here.

Sinevibes Blend v2 Chorus Effect

Sinevibes Blend v2 – on KORG prologue

video upload by Sinevibes

Sinevibes Blend v2 – with Roland SP-404 mkII and KORG NTS-1


"Blend v2 is a multi-voice chorus effect developed by Sinevibes. Available for KORG prologue, minilogue xd, and NTS-1. Product page: https://sinevibes.com/korgblend"