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14- The Pittsburgh Modular Taiga- This is the point of analog sound

video upload by AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a discussion of the merits of analog sound in regard to the sound and functionality of the Pittsburgh Modular Taiga."

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#jamuary2024 04 TC-11,FRMS, and GeoShred

video upload by SynthAddict

"Forgot to upload again... :-P

A little mix of fun iPad apps with my RC-505 looper.
It's a bit wonky as it was mostly improv."

The Roland Jupiter-4: Compuphonic

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"The Legendary Sound of the Roland Jupiter 4 Unleashed

Welcome to our channel! In this highly anticipated video, we dive deep into the world of synthesizers by looking at the iconic titan - the Roland Jupiter 4.
Join us as we explore the unique characteristics and sound capabilities of this legendary instrument.
With it’s rich history and immense popularity among musicians and producers, the Jupiter 4 has left an indelible mark on the music industry. We'll discuss it’s design, features, and the sonic possibilities it offers, helping you decide if this synth suits your musical style. Through detailed sound demonstrations, we'll uncover the distinct tones and textures that make these synthesizer so revered.
Whether you're a seasoned synth enthusiast or a curious beginner, this video promises to provide insightful content that will enhance your knowledge and appreciation for this powerful machine. So don't miss out on this epic showdown! Like this video and share it with your fellow music lovers to spread the word. Get ready to journey into the world of synthesizers and discover the magic of the Roland Jupiter 4.

The Jupiter 4 is 4 note polyphonic synth, has 4 oscillators, & 4 sub oscillators, sounds fat, & is a breeze to program!
With 1 LFO, the Jupiter 4 has fantastic flexibility for strange FX, FM sounds & complicated sound design. It is in fact 4 Roland SH101s in a box. The 4 oscillators are so individual, it is like have 4 separate synthesizers playing at once!

This video is divided into 4 chapters:-
Noise & modulation
Arpeggiator - Arguably the best arpeggiator ever built – as used by Duran Duran on the intro of their track – Rio
Live use of the panel showing off the amazing bass response, resonance & complete sound range from rumbling lows to screeching highs
Polyphonic glide & warm lush pads.

Let's dive in together and uncover the secrets of these synth legend!

Timings

0:00 Intro
1:47 Noise, Modulation & Resonance
4:57 Arpeggiator
08:46 Pads Chorus Lead Sounds
10:35 Unison
11:19 Bass Power
11:44 Sample & Hold
12:36 Melodic Riff
13:34 Deep Movement
14:06 Filter

Download Link
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/i3vfij...

The original Roland Jupiter 8 from the early 80s - a very rare synth & arguably the most ultimate analog synth ever made!"

Moog Sub 37 | Novation Summit - "Eye Scraper"

video upload by eM

"Another combo layered playing between the Sub 37 and the Summit.

Trying to describe the emotions I was feeling when this was being played, it brought tears to my eyes. Music and sound is such an incredible soul wrenching and quenching experience, especially with something that is so precious at your fingers tips.

If I am to imagine, whether when it comes or when its time to go... I will wait for the sound that calls me home."

Roland RE-201 Space Echo SRE-555 Chorus Echo Refurbished Korg SE-500 Stage Echo

video upload by tonetweakers

"These two are part of our studio, but we’ve got another meticulously restored RE-201 and SRE-555 for sale now (the 555 will be posted soon)."

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Laniakea ~ Make Noise Spectraphone ~ Strymon Cloudburst

video upload by Ebotronix

Make Noise System
Spectraphone,
Tempi,
2x Pressure Points / Brains,
QMMG,
2x Optomix,
2x Xpan,
Mimeophone,
Morphagene (Fujara),
XPO,
QPAS,
STO,
Telharmonic (Shepard Generator Mode),
Wiard Wogglebug,
Maths V2,
Function,
Contour!
After Later Audio Ornament and Crime
Pythagorean Microtonal Scale number of notes: 12
notes (in cents): 0, 89.8, 203.9, 293.8, 407.8, 497.7, 611.7, 702.3, 792.2, 906.2, 996.1, 1110.2
XAOC Batumi,
Befaco Stereo Mixer,
Doepfer R2m Ribbon Controller
2x Strymon Cloudburst
5.1.2024
video # 2329

Aberrations (TE EP 133 K.O.II)

video upload by SineRider

"Aberrations is a short track with the new K.O.II from Teenage Engineering. I sampled some piano lines and chords and created this abstract and dreamy piece.

sinerider.bandcamp.com"

Jolin TUTTO & SEMPRE / versatile 4 channel stereo mixer with patchbay / explanation and demo

video upload by BRiES

"In this video I take a look at the extensive and unique features on TUTTO & SEMPRE, an interesting stereo mixer by Jolin. It's really useful to have a patchbay (extra intputs and outputs where you can 'insert' modules) and built-in VCAs are always a big plus on any module, especially on a mixer. 1 Aux input, 2 headphone outputs with seperate cue inputs, ... there's a lot going on in this mixer.

0:00 intro
1:02 sound snippets
1:55 explanation
6:42 exploration
20:36 patch examples"

via Jolin

"TUTTO&SEMPRE is a stereo performance mixer with 4 channel strips, an active patchbay, individual VCAs, clickless mutes, individual post attenuation direct outs, a main balanced stereo output and two high fidelity headphones drivers with switchable stereo inserts.

The module consists of two main blocks:

Mixing frame

I - 4 pairs of actively normalled inputs with input LED meters.

↑ - Patchbay out – a cable here interrupts the signal flow.

↓ - Patchbay insert to get back to the mix.

V - Control voltage input for the VCAs.

Audio graded logarithmic stereo potentiometers.

Paired clickless mute toggle.

O - Individual output post attenuators.

Output stage

The main level knob regulates the volume of the three outputs: L and R are balanced line level signals while S is a combined stereo output designed to be fed into external 3.5mm interfaces.

A stand for auxiliary inputs: signals fed here will bypass the first mixing block.

The main mix continues to flow to the two headphones amplifiers. Each one of them can easily power up to 600 ohms drivers with low noise and high-fidelity performance. A stereo aux input can be fed into each one of the phones sections with a switch that allows isolated preview listening and routing to the main mix – this makes the module able to manage up to 7 stereo signals at the same time."

NONO Modular / Major Tom: Polyrhythmic Performance Sequencer

video uploads by NONO MODULAR

Update: pic of the NONO in a throwback, retro-styled, wooden drum machine case added below.

Currently on Kickstarter here

Press release follows:

Major Tom is a eurorack sequencer designed for percussive synthesis in eurorack modular context.
Technically it is a 4 track cv-gate sequencer (expandable up to 12 tracks with expanders modules) and with some unique features focused on rhythmic and polyrhythmic aspects.

In 1972, EKO COMPUTERHYTHM introduced the first programmable drum machine to the market and invented the 16 STEP writing, which would become a standard for all subsequent programmable drum machines and step sequencer and has remained unchanged until now.

50 years later, NONO MODULAR with his Major Tom, introduces a small but fundamental modification to this standard, that allows for easily creating more complex and groovier rhythms without losing the ease and immediacy of the classic system, thus expanding the possibilities we have had so far with hardware sequencers.

MAJOR TOM presents itself as a classic 16-step CV/gate sequencer but also implements triplet steps in parallel (the outer orbits of the 16-step circle), making it the only hardware step sequencer to offer this possibility and, above all, in such an immediate way.

It is a 4-track Eurorack CV/gate sequencer (expandable up to 12 tracks with 2-channel expansions) with a focus on writing rhythmic and polyrhythmic parts and on treating the width, length, and fragmentation of the gate for each step.

All these features are extremely useful for creating more dynamic rhythms, easily creating burst effects, rolls, ratcheting, and for precise work on percussive synthesis in the Eurorack modular context (for example, working with ping/ring techniques with low-pass gates and filters of West Coast systems or stimulating delays and resonators).

A quantized CV for each track allows you to tune or modulate your patches.
Of course, the sequencer also allows you to work with drum modules and create classic melodic sequences like any other CV/gate sequencer.

ROUND COLOR DISPLAY
A large round display allows you to keep track of everything that happens. For clarity, each track has its own color (white, yellow, blue, red, and white and green for expansions).

There are very few submenus in this sequencer, which presents itself with a very analog and "one button, one function" philosophy that helps with orientation and provides great immediacy in live performances.

Underneath what you see directly with your eyes, there are only quantization and clock dividing parameters, sequence group saving banks that are saved directly on microSD (to facilitate export, management, and backup), and various copy/paste/freeze tricks that are essential for both fast programming and performance/variation.

EXPANSIONS
Each expansion adds two channels with all their respective controls and allows for expanding the sequencer tracks according to the need, up to 12 total channels tops, connecting by 4 expansions.

Expandability is not the only advantage of this structure because, in addition to expanding the available channels, it allows us to keep the project open and develop other types of expansions with different characteristics and different controls to meet other needs.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• 4 CV/Gate tracks (expandable up to 12 with expansions)
• 16-step sequencer with the addition of triplet steps (total of 24 steps)
• 4 independent parameters per step, adjustable via dedicated button and encoder (3 for gate and 1 for CV)
• LEVEL (gate amplitude, from 0V to 10V)
• LENGTH (gate length, from a very short trigger of 1% of the gate to a full gate step)
• SPACER/FRAGMENTER (gate fragmentation up to 10 parts and application of dynamic masks to the impulse group, such as increasing, decreasing, linear, random, alternating, etc.)
• CV (Quantized voltage in different scales)

A large part of the module is dedicated to sequence controls in order to have direct and immediate contact and maximum playability.

3 performance controls and a colored button for each track:
• LARGE VAR SWITCH KNOB with 10 positions switch where you can save 10 different sequences instantly switchable for use as variations.
• LAST STEP SWITCH KNOB, allowing independent change of the LAST STEP of the individual track from 16 STEPS to 1, easily creating polyrhythms.
• SHIFT KNOB to finely delay the entire sequence independently from others.
• COLORED BUTTON, colored button to select the track to program. Other functions are associated with this button such as pattern copy/paste and track reset.

Additional features include:
• Encoder for sequence speed
• Start/Stop button and Reset button (general reset and individual track resets in combination with the colored track button)
• CLOCK OUT and RESET OUT
• CLOCK IN, RESET IN, and CV IN
• MAJOR TOM is 42HP, expander IS 14HP , DEPTH is 3,5cm
• MEMORY: hundreads and hundreads of “LIVE SCENE” can be saved and reorganized on SD (LIVE SCENE is the set of 10 patterns saved in the large knob of each of the tracks)

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