XAOC Leibniz Binary Subsystem

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"In episode 1 [posted here], it was fun to dive in. Then I found out that the system isn't just a matter of putting all modules in a case, wiring up the I/O on the back and get to work. It's modular (duh) so it's more a matter of recipes where the order of modules isn't fixed. Having all modules in a case doesn't exactly help to understand them either, there's just too many variables and it's extremely easy to make a wrong connection with the 'pale pink stripe' down or up on the LBZ ribbon cables. You really need to double check and then again. XAOC, make them red. Please.

In this episode I tried to get the Rostock module to work. It's a bucket brigade 'delay' with 64 memory locations. Or a shift register. Anyway, it allows you to accumulate values from the bus and store them so you can loop it. However, with a clock running at 2 mHz you don't hear 64 bytes when millions come by. If it's even audible it's in the nanosecond range. I had to slow down to actually see the module work.

XAOC has provided cool patch examples in the manual and I focused on delaying/looping rhythms with Rostock, Lipsk (bit inverter) and Poczdam (router/binary output). I am also using Odessa in the video, which is a truly amazing VCO which also has a Leibniz header on the back to control partials with bitmaps. I absolutely LOVE this system and can't wait to get started on episode 03."

Metasonix WHKB

via this auction

"Wiki Hayden Keyboard layout. Has gold anodized faceplate, mahogany case, Doepfer midi board and power supply. Cool bit of kit, and a rarity for the Metasonix addicted."

This is pretty rare. The WHKB was actually announced at NAMM 2009. You can find some details on it posted here.

That post and this one are the only two to feature the WHKB on the site.

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Studio Electronics MIDIMOOG w/ Original MiniMoog OSC Board SN 1123

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via this auction

Pics of the inside below.

"Original model MidiMoog.. Not very many of these made. This was one of SE's first builds. These few MidiMoog's had an original vintage Moog MiniMoog OSC board.. this is one of those.

It all works great.. Thesis Audio completely went through it a couple of years ago.. It is working and sounding great.. just like a vintage minimoog!

In many ways its better than a vintage minimoog.. it has MIDI, it has LFO and Filter Aftertouch!!! And is very portable.. all with the Mini sound.

A couple of things to note. There are scuffs and scratches around the body, The first WAVEFORM knob is a little loose from its post.. NOT THE POT.. just the plastic knob over the metal pot post.. needs a new set screw. And.. while its perfectly scaled and in tune across many octaves.. you may have to scale and tune it after transit.. takes 5-10 min and super easy.. tuning / scaling pots are accessed via the back panel with a mini flat head screwdriver. Might not need tuning when you get it, just stating for full disclosure."

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EMS Pitch To Voltage Converter

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"Rare and useful Pitch to Voltage. Always liked this better than the GE 101, the envelope follower and trigger are particularly good. Pitch tracking is OK, depending on source, good for filter tracking. Odd for EMS this outputs at 1V/octave.

This unit has a nice history coming from EMSA. Nice Afromosa case, bulgin power cable. Vintage unit pushing 50 years old, being sold as-is, as seen."

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ROLAND JUNO 6 and Smallstone phaser

video upload by Jeroen Elfferich

"The Juno 6 has the nicest sounds of the Juno family. Just add some delay, reverb and a phaser and you are back in the seventies ( Tangerine Dream etc.)"

Bad Gear is MASSIVE

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools.

There aren’t many software companies whose influence on electronic music is comparable to iconic hardware brands like Roland and Korg - Native Instruments is certainly one of them.

They defined the industry standard for sampling, established in-the-box modular synthesis and made using FM much too easy but today we are going to talk about Massive.

Putting this 2006 wavetable softsynth and primary ghost writer of the first three Skrillex EPs on the show is - quite literally - long overdue as, after the usual venture capitalist fustercluck and discontinuation of Absynth, it can only be a matter of months until this classic plugin stops working properly on contemporary computers.

Bad Gear is MASSIVE
Plugin, VST, Software Instrument

Chapters:
00:00 Intro Tune
01:05 Overview Native Instruments Massive
01:48 Oscillators/Wavetables/Noise/Mod OSC
02:28 Feedback
02:39 Filter Section
03:04 Modulators ( Brostep Edition ), Wubs, Wobbles
03:37 Modulation Routings, Sidechain
03:54 Patch Settings, Unison,...
04:15 FX Section
04:29 Macros
04:48 What else??? (Pricing,...)
05:13 Hate
05:39 Jam 1 ( Moog Style Techno )
06:32 Jam 2 ( Dubstep for Boomers )
07:24 Finale ( Meme Psytrance )
07:51 Verdict
08:59 Patreon Vocoder Shoutout ( Soma Lyra-8 )"

LUMI Keys Studio Edition: Tips and tricks for expressive music-making

video upload by ROLI

"Dive deep into the world of music production with our latest video, where ROLI's expert Joe Hauke reveals essential tips and tricks to maximize your use of the LUMI Keys Studio Edition. Discover the innovative MPE technology and multi-dimensional touch capabilities that can add incredible depth and nuance to your music.

0:00 Intro
0:23 How to use Lift
1:19 How to use per-key Pitch Bend
3:06 Using ROLI Studio's Smart Chords with Arpeggiator
4:09 How to use LUMI Keys with Kontakt
5:48 Using Modes to store different settings
8:02 How to use Scale Mode
9:22 Connecting 4 LUMI Keys
10:47 Outro"

Making a Groovebox in Minecraft

video upload by Robots Are Red

"This video takes a look at an 8 step groovebox I created in Minecraft. This covers the basics of how the groovebox works, along with a walkthrough of what is all happening behind the scenes so you can build a groovebox of your own!

Jump to any section of the video:
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Groovebox Rundown
2:09 - How Note Blocks Work
2:28 - Dual Preset Changer
3:48 - Sequencer
4:49 - Step On/Off
5:17 - Alternative Step On/Off
5:43 - Multi Preset Changer
6:12 - Note Block Sounds
7:54 - Multi Preset Changer Cont.
8:44 - Additional Info
9:34 - A Little Jam"

Telepathy Bundle + Dark synth

video upload by Dreadbox

"The Telepathy Bundle used in a dark synth concept as a multitimbral 6 voice polysynth

TELEPATHY is a Full voice Analog Synthesizer Eurorack module with deep modulation options due to its multi-destination LFO and Envelope. From Bass sounds to Leads, to Drums and Drones, Telepathy has broad and versatile sound design capabilities."

Hot to set up and configure the telepathy bundle


"A video manual on how to setup the Telepathy Bundle, created and produced by Under_thinker"

Leap soul | Roland JD-990 mellow ambient progressions

video upload by MIDERA

"Yesterday I received a Roland JD-990 and was completely unimpressed with editing it (compared to the JD-800). I thought 'Why would I want this???' even though I knew it wouldn't be as good to edit. But... wow, I guess folks were right who championed the 990 over the 800. It IS better, in pretty much every conceivable way, except the interface, and the interface itself isn't really that bad once you know what you're doing. Now I will sit here and wonder, knowing how much better the 990 is... do I keep the 800? I could use it as an editor I guess, but that seems unnecessary for the most part. I guess I should try it first and see what I think.

FXM (crossmodulation?) adds some character.
'Structures' on how the tones interact is nice.
Tone panning
Better FX (I can go up to like 3 seconds for delays). Somewhat trivial.
Analog feel (cannot be overstated how much this adds to the sound).

I'm actually considering the 990 to be better than my D50, not too sure about that yet, but I like how the 990 can get much more grit than the 800, through the different tone structures, that it can start being more D50 like.

The biggest problem? The JD-800 ISN'T the JD-990. Roland could have made the ultimate digital synth if they made a keyboard JD-800 that had the 990 guts. I guess I can see why folks own both.

Of course - take all of this with a grain of salt. I did JUST get this synth yesterday and there's a honeymoon phase to every purchase. The only difference here is that I'm fairly familiar with the internal synth engine and I truly expected to be disappointed. But to everyone who bought a 990 and sold their JD-800, I get it.

No external FX used at all."