YAMAHA DX7 II FD perfroming “Chimes”
Vintage synthesizer demo track featuring the classic Yamaha DX7
all synthesizer sounds: YAMAHA DX7 II FD FM-Synthesizer (1987)
recording: multi-tracking without midi
fx: reverb and delay
The demo shows typical and not so typical FM sounds. a bit PPG and Fairlight like.
“I like this synth a lot! Yamaha should built a DX7 III with realtime controller like the old PSS FM keyboards, with internal arpeggiator, step sequencer and a fx unit with reverb and delay and chorus. this would be fantastic.“
KORG ms-20 mini jam session
‘ollilaboratories’ gives us a tour of his new MS-20 Mini, video description below:
Got my KORG ms-20 this week. Hooked it up for the first time today through a ibanez analogue Echo Shifter delay.
The ms20 was synced with a KORG monotribe through a jomox t-resonator with added rev+ddl FX.. the ms20 is clean except for the analogue delays.
No multitracking… one take no edits and overdubs straight into DAW just some limiter to keep the peaks down. And yep, its noisy and hissy, but thats the way i like it.
And yeah, i suffer from “cutoff frequency knob ticks”… 30 years w analogue synths does that to you 
High qualtiy audio version for stream or download at: https://soundcloud.com/ollilab/ollila…
The Ultrakiller synthesizer for Windows goes freeware
Novakill has announced that its Ultrakiller synthesizer instrument for Windows is now available as freeware.
ULTRAkILLER is NOVAkILL’s latest uber-synth.
It has two oscillators, each of which offers multiple forms of synthesis. They run through two independant multi-mode filters with multiple routing opportunities. Three envelopes, two LFO and a modulation matrix make for almost endless possibilities.
You can now download it for free.
The Ultrakiller plug-in is available for Windows VST (32-bit).
Make Noise Maths Optomix Thrash ( DPO MMG PRESSURE POINTS BRAINS )
Paul provides a snap shot of some modular gear, description below:
First mess about with the modular since receiving MATHS & OPTOMIX today. Just a bit of fun, some seriously crazy modulations , squeals and screams.
Also used are the DPO, Moddemix, Pressure Points, Brains, MMG, A145 LFO, A160/161 Clock Sequencer/Divider.
The audio is going through a Quadraverb for delay, then recorded into Logic. The video was filmed on my iPad. The audio & the video were then merged using iMovie.
Tres – new monosynth Rack Extension for Reason
FXpansion has announced the release of Tres, a monosynth Rack Extension for Reason powered by DCAM analogue circuit-modelling technology.
Tres features our powerful TransMod modulation system and a wide variety of timbral flexibility and tone sculpting – a deep two-oscillator synth capable of deep basses, biting leads, strange drones, warped percussion and twisted SFX.
Tres’ modelled VCOs can interact at audio rate to produce complex tones; a filtered noise generator and sub-oscillator round out the oscillator section. A keytracking, time-variant shelf-EQ allows you to emphasize or cut higher harmonics before a switchable multimode filter with huge resonance, self-oscillation, FM, adjustable drive and 3 distinct classic synth filter models. Tres’ final output VCA provides a non-linear analogue drive stage for a variety of tonal colours from warm and smooth to gritty and aggressive.
Most of Tres’ parameters can be modulated simultaneously by any of 10 available modulation sources including Tres’ built-in dual envelopes and LFOs and external CV sources from elsewhere in your Reason project. You can also route external sources for audio-rate filter FM and use Tres’ built-in envelopes and LFOs to modulate other devices within your session.
Tres comes with a comprehensive library of over 200 unprocessed and Combinator patches, developed in conjunction with Nucleus Sound Lab.
Tres is available to purchase for $49 USD / 39 EUR inc. VAT where applicable.
METAMORPH – Electroacoustic & Designed Sound Effects Library
METAMORPH – Electroacoustic and designed sound effects library
BUY NOW: http://twistedtools.com/shop/samplepa…
AUDIO DEMOS:
https://soundcloud.com/twistedtools/s…
METAMORPH is a vast collection of electroacoustic and designed sounds, developed by Italian sound artists BJM Mario Bajardi and Komplex (Iter-Research). METAMORPH takes heavily processed violins, pianos and acoustic instruments and morphs them into impacts, sci-fi atmospheres, user interface elements and beyond.
METAMORPH features over 2.1 gigabytes of 24bit/96khz audio, embedded with Soundminer ready metadata to easily facilitate the discovery of new sounds for your next music or game production. Also included in the package are sampler presets for most major formats. Native Instruments Reaktor owners may take advantage of the included MP16d sampler, which comes equipped with a custom Lemur Template by Antonio Blanca.
Whether you’re a sound designer looking for alien textures or an electronic musician seeking out unusual timbres, METAMORPH features something for you.
METAMORPH is available at the Twisted Tools shop for just $69.
Main Features:
Over 2.1 Gigabytes of sound effects and designed sounds
24bit/96khz wavs
Soundminer enriched metadata
Maschine ready metadata
Sampler instrument presets for Maschine, Ableton Live 9, Battery, EXS24, Kontakt, Maschine and Reaktor
A brand new version of Twisted Tools’ MP16 sampler, called the MP16d
Reaktor MP16d Features:
16 Voice Polyphonic Sampler
Pad style layout
Unique parameter and modulation settings for per voice
FM and Delay FX per Voice
Note repeat effect per voice
Two LFOs per voice
BPM Sync
Lemur OSC Template by Antonio Blanca
Pricing: $69
Availability: Now available exclusively at http://twistedtools.com/shop/samplepa…
About BJM Mario Bajardi and Komplex
BJM Mario Bajardi is an Italian electroacoustic composer and sound designer, who is currently a lecturer at the Academy Art, at the University of Palermo in Italy.
Komplex is Paolo Bigazzi Alderigi, multimedia artist and owner of Iter-Research music publishing. Paolo is a lecturer at SAE in Milan, Italy.
Video Audio Demo by Richard Devine
Nintendo audio played by player piano and robotic percussion
This system allows for Nintendo gameplay audio to be played through an acoustic player piano and robotically controlled percussive instruments. The piano and percussion play live during actual gameplay, mirroring the sounds that would normally be created electronically. All audio, including music and sound effects, is translated in realtime so that it is produced by the instrument most closely resembling the characteristics of the original electronic sound.
Playlist:
0:00 – Mario
0:53 – Mario 2
2:59 – Mario 3
4:06 – Zelda
6:02 – Mario 2 (End Theme)
For those interested in the technical details, both the piano and the percussion use solenoids to drive their player mechanisms. The piano uses Yamaha’s Disklavier system to strike keys, and the percussion uses a custom solution to strike the drum sticks. Both the piano and percussion are each controlled by Raspberry Pis which have custom software to control each instrument. The software is responsible for translating the gameplay audio to instructions which ultimately define which solenoid should be actuated. In full disclosure, there is normally a half-second audio delay that was removed in editing, but it’s still very playable live. The piano is controlled through the Disklavier’s MIDI interface, while the percussion’s solenoids are directly controlled through the Pi’s GPIO interface.
Brand new video from Gary Numan – Love Hurt Bleed
Taken from Gary Numan’s new album Splinter (Songs From A Broken Mind)
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Buy the Single here – http://smarturl.it/gnlhb
The Chiller – free synthesizer ensemble for Native Instruments Reaktor
Boscomac has introduced The Chiller, a free synthesizer ensemble for Native Instruments Reaktor.
THE CHILLER is an omni-synthesizer which includes a bass section, synth section and a string section. Inspired by the ARP Omni, it is very easy to use and offers a synthetic orchestra on hand.
The instrument delivers a sound cold, reminiscent of the eighties and the new wave. The bass section is monophonic (active from C0 to C4) and other sections cover the entire keyboard. All sections can be played together.
In the autumn, let’s play with the chiller.
The Chiller is a free download. Donations are appreciated.
REAKTOR’s Vectory vs. MIDI + Random Reaktor Stuff
REAKTOR’s Vectory can make your beat slicing dreams come true—provided you can control the chaos. Here’s how.
Another small Reaktor jam using some unfinished instruments.
The “Drone-Osc” uses a weird combination of phase modulation (like in the DX-7 and other FM synths) and phase distortion (Like the Casio CZ-1000). It can easily go from warm tones to harsh noise!
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