Roland ProMars synth playing Gary Numan’s “Are Friends Electric”
First cover using the Roland Promars analog synthesizer. Tubeway Army used to use Minimoog for the lead part. The Promars has two VCO’s (and a sub oscillator) even thought it is more limited than the Moog.
This is a cover based on the live version.
The ProMars CompuPhonic is essentially a classic, monophonic version of the Jupiter 4. It has 10 preset sounds (not too great) and 10 user programmable preset patches. The preset sounds include Bass, String, Clavi, Piano, Voice, Trombone, Sax, Trumpet, Synth I and Synth II. A very standard and well laid out set of knobs, sliders and edit controls give you the power to create some really cool sounds.
There are two individual VCO oscillators that can be de-tuned, a nice VCF (filter) with its own ADSR, a typical VCA envelope section, a nice LFO and a pitch/mod wheel that can effect the LFO, VCF or VCA. It even has a noise generator.
The Promars Compuphonic makes a unique alternative to other Roland SH-type synths since, although it has very SH-type controls and layout, its sound and preset capabilities are more like the famous Jupiter synths and at a fraction of the cost. Nice wood casing and Vintage appeal.
Gear used.
Upper: Roland Promars MRS-2
Mid: Roland JP8000
Lower (Midied to the JP): Kurzweil PC1x
Backtrack recorded on Pro Tools.
Original song composed by Gary Numan
D16 introduces the LuSH-101
The D16 Group has announced the imminent release of their newest virtual analog synth, LuSH-101. Here’s what they have to say about it…
Prepare to have your notions of what a plugin should be capable of forever redefined! Extremely powerful multilayer architecture, a palette of the finest insert effects (each selectable per layer), and an extensive mixer with compression, EQ and send effects all add up to a truly modern synthesizer with vintage playability–and all in the absolute highest sound quality possible at every point along the signal path!
LuSH-101 is a synthesizer created from modules that can be found in many modern virtual synthesizers, all combined into a single compact and logically intuitive design. However, this basic simplicity combined with its multilayer architecture turns it into an easy-to-use but extremely powerful instrument that can be programmed and tweaked quickly, almost effortlessly leveraging its maximum potential.
The multilayer architecture guarantees that both the sound design possibilities and number of unique situations in which LuSH-101 can be used are virtually limitless. Layered sounds can be created simply by assigning the layers to the same MIDI channel; the results can sound as massive as anything imaginable! Assigning the layers to different keyboard zones allows you to create even the most sophisticated splits. Of course, you can always assign the various layers to different MIDI channels for 8-part multitimbral usage. And, virtually any combination of splits, layers, and multitimbrality is possible with just a single instance of LuSH. With each layer working as an independent synthesizer with its own polyphony, parameters, enhanced arpeggiator, and a palette of only the finest insert effects, LuSH-101 can push your creativity to unprecedented levels!
Pricing and Availability:
Pricing and release date will be announced soon.
More information:
Mr.Y | Live Mini Mix
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Here it is, a mini mix of all original music, recorded live in one take. Nothing was prerecorded and no samples were used. Everything is played and looped live using a korg kaoss pad, a microkorg, a moog synthesizer, and some beatboxing. Three cameras were used to get a better view of what I am doing at a live show. Hope you all enjoy!
Roland Juno-60 and LinnDrum in an 80’s Hi-NRG Demo
Here is a demo with the Juno 60 and LinnDrum doing some 80’s-ish, HI-NRG drums and basslines. The two were ran through a Roland MMP-2 Preamp/Compressor, then the SPDIF of that went straight into my Allen & Heath Xone DX.
The Linndrum hits extremely hard and is a complete joy to use. The Juno-60 is locking onto the trigger out of the Linn which allows for quick timing on basslines.
In the studio with Adrian Utley (Portishead) – Synth Collection Tour
Earlier this week we saw Adrian trying out the Arturia MiniBrute now it is time to check out his own studio and large synth collection
Source visited Portishead’s Adrian Utley in his home studio to get his reactions to the Arturia MiniBrute analog synth. While we were there Adrian gave us a tour of his analogue synth collection (the stuff that was there, that is!).
Massive thanks go to Adrian Utley for kindly letting us visit, and for sharing his thoughts.
Information on the Arturia MiniBrute can be found here:
http://www.arturia.com/evolution/en/products/minibrute/intro.html
Find a UK Dealer to pre-order a MiniBrute:
http://sourcedistribution.co.uk/dealers/area.asp?item=arturia
For more on Portishead and Adrian Utley:
http://www.portishead.co.uk/
Tymkrs Typical Week – Protosynth Sequencer and More
Last week we saw the first video of the Protosynth, now a follow up demo has been released, check it out
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Teaser from ImageLine: FL Studio 10.6 Multi-Touch & New Synths
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http://forum.image-line.com/viewtopic.php?f=100&t=94853
New electro video from IN STRICT CONFIDENCE – “Tiefer”
Here’s a brand new video from In Strict Confidence featuring the track called Tiefer from their upcoming album Utopia out in September time frame, enjoy – details below:
TIEFER from the upcoming new album UTOPIA (sept 21, 2012).
Video produced and directed by Dennis Ostermann. Camera-operator Oliver Ackermann. Technical assistant Annie Bertram. Best Boy: Jörg Hofferberth. MakeUpArtist and hairdresser: Avril Paul, haircut by Katrin Schindler. Editing and grading by Danny Zober. Clothing by Bibian Blue, Herzblut Manufaktur, Spoast, Royal Black.
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New stuff on the iPad: Yamaha Song Beats
Available on the iOS App Store
http://itunes.com/app/songbeats
Song Beats is a new application from Yamaha that makes it easy to play the drums along with your favorite songs!
A fabulous Drum Performance Support Tool for iPhone!
Song Beats is an iPhone app that supports your drum performance by visualizing which drums to hit and when to hit them while playing along with your favorite songs.
The app also allows you to easily create custom accompaniments for drums, putting your drumming at the center of the band.
There are more than 1000 songs available from a shop that’s built right into the app. In addition, you can also use any MIDI song that you’ve already purchased from Yamaha MusicSoft by using iTunes File Sharing. Download and register Song Beats with Yamaha, and your first song is free!
Sneak Preview: Traktor’s 2+2 Control DJ Mixer
Take a look at the world’s first 2+2 channel DJ mixer and controller in this brand new video. Very soon, DJs will mix tracks, blend beats, and work effects in a whole new way. For all the latest Traktor news, stay tuned to www.native-instruments.com/traktor and subscribe to the NI YouTube channel.
Performance by: Eric Goldstein
Tracks being used in chronological order:
Addison Groove – Phantom (Tectonic)
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http://www.facebook.com/TectonicRecordings
Eric Goldstein – Chapter XVII (unreleased)
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MMM – DEX (MMM)
http://www.zentrale-mmm.de
Special thanks to Funktion-One
http://www.funktion-one.com/
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