Strum – Modular Patch from Richard Devine
This was a patch experiment using the new Mutable Instruments Rings/Clouds Modules, and trying to create strumming/plucking guitar like sounds within a patch. The inspiration came from playing around with the Clouds Parasites 1.3 alternate firmware running in the Resonator mode highlighting the “scatter” (or strum) function. The master clock was the Tiptop Circadian Rhythms module, taking the first 4 outputs into my Nord Drum 2 for the Kick, snare, closed and open hi-hats. From there the clock output from the CR was multiplied and then sent to the Modcan Touch Sequencer. First row output from the TS was sent to the intellijel Shapeshifter creating a two note baseline sequence that comes in at 1:58. The second sequence Row2 output from the TS was sent to the “ALM Akemie’s Castle” module OSC A output using the chord function, that comes in at 25 seconds. The gates from the modcan where set to a 16th’s pulse sequence. Modulation from the synthesis technology E102 Quad Temporal Shifter output 1 modulating the Multiplier input on Operator 1. The 2, 3 and 4 outputs from the E102 where also modulating the Operator 2, 3, and 4 inputs on the Akemie’s Castle. This was creating the harmonic timbre changing as the sequence was playing.
The slowly evolving sweeping noise textures that come in at 1:09 is from the Music Thing Radio Music module. The sample was a white noise sampled lightly filtered and then sent to the intellijel HexVCA with the amplitude CV control via a Intellijel Dixie modulating from slow to high rates (free running). The Make Noise Rene was being externally clocked from the Circadian Rhythm, and was sending out a quantized output to the Mutable Instruments Clouds pitch input creating the chord guitar sequence. The strum sounds on Clouds was played by the 4ms QCD running in 32th division output into the Trigger input. The freeze input was also triggered by a Ladik R-110 Random clock module. The combination of the two created the trill chord like strums.
The bass guitar tone sound that comes in at 1:24 are from the MakeNoise Mysteron, that is being sequenced by the Modcan Touch Sequencer, Row Output 3 was programmed in the same key but a lower octave. The “Rings” module was creating slow attack soft high pitched chords in reverb that come around 2:50. There was additional processing of the Clouds output that was sent into the Tiptop ZDSP module running the “Halls of Vahalla” card program 8 “Ginnungagap” creating the high pitch octave deep reverb shimmer effects. The harmonic slow swells that come in at 3:30 where created using another intellijel Dixie oscillator sine output running into an Strymon “Big Sky” pedal being harmonically controlled by an intellijel µScale V1. The output was being played slowly then processed using the “Choral” mode, creating the slow shimmer swells. The entire mix was sent into the Eventide Space pedal using the “Corridors” patch.
Download the free track here: bit.ly/1QZqXQR
Mutable Instruments Rings : mutable-instruments.net/modules/rings
Clouds Parasites firmware: mqtthiqs.github.io/parasites/clouds.html
Denon DJ 2016 – The Time Is Now!
As climate changes and stars align, this is the tip of the “Ice-Berg” for Denon DJ 2016.
GOLT! – Roland TR-808 Solo
The TR-808 all by itself. No other instruments or sync. The sequencer has this amazing bouncy feel, there’s nothing quite like it. It’s still my favourite drum machine of all time.
Arturia: Five reasons to get the V Collection 4
Are you looking for a dose of pure sonic power to beef up your virtual setup?
Mauricio Garcia, Arturia Product Specialist gives the five reasons why our software mothership, the V Collection, is made for you!
More info:
http://www.arturia.com/products/analo…
Checking out the E-mu Emulator II Vintage Sampler
all sounds and drums: E-mu Emulator II Sampling Synthesizer (1984)
recording: multi-tracking without MIDI
fx: a bit reverb and delay
used the original Emulator II sampling library.
EDP Gnat deep sequence
Deep sequence with the EDP Gnat, Future Retro Mobius and Strymon BigSky.
Dagger – new monophonic soft synthesizer for Mac and PC
BeepStreet has released Dagger, a monophonic soft synthesizer for Mac and PC. Beep claims Dagger is a compact and powerful mono synth, incorporating advanced and authentic circuit modeling technology. Dagger captures the spirit of analog synths, but does not try to emulate any of them, its designed from the ground up to bring you its own distinctive, bold character.
Synth Features:
» Synth Engine
— 2x oversampling (Filters 8x)
— Audio-rate processing of all signals
— Power supply model – introduces a bit of characteristic noise into every signal
» Oscillators
— 2 oscillators with wave shape morphing and hard-sync
— Modulation destinations: pitch, phase, detune, oscillator 1 wave shape
— Modulation sources: LFO modulator (env mode supported)
» Filters
— 8x oversampled, circuit modelled, zero-delay feedback, highly nonlinear filters designed especially for Dagger synth
— 1 ‘japaneese style’ 12db, noisy high-pass filter with highly nonlinear resonance
— 1 low pass filter, 5 models available
— 12 db Steiner-Parker
— 2x transistor-ladder
— 2x diode ladder
— Modulation sources: Envelope, LFO, Oscillator 2, Modulation wheel
» Modulation
— Multi-mode modulator (LFO, Decay envelope, VCO)
— ADSR envelope generator
— Modulation sources: Key velocity, Modulation wheel
» Amplifier
— High quality, warm diode-clipper circuit model
— Modulation sources: Envelope (ADSR, partial envelope: R o AR), LFO
» Requirements
— Mac OS X 10.7.x, 10.8.x, 10.9.x, 10.10.x, 10.11.x
— Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10
— Multicore CPU with SSE2
— 1GB RAM, 30MB free disc space
— AU/VST compatible host application (32bit or 64bit)
» One-click MIDI learn
» Randomize function
» 40 presets
BeepStreet’s Dagger costs $40 / €35 + VAT and is available now.
PSP 2445 – new reverb processor plugin inspired by the EMT 244 and the EMT 245
PSP Audioware has announced the release of PSP 2445, a reverb processor plugin inspired by the EMT 244 and the EMT 245, two legendary early digital age reverberators.
PSP thoroughly researched how to bring the specific features of those simple, yet very musical sounding reverbs to life as a plug-in. We then improved from the originals with a handy set of parameters to control details of the sound and mix the reverb not available in the original hardware.
The PSP 2445 is capable of processing using one selected engine or both of them simultaneously.
PSP 2445 for Windows and Mac (VST/AU/RTAS/AAX) is available for the introductory price of $79 USD until January 1st, 2016 (regular $129 USD). Prices ex. VAT.
Firechild – Space and Tines
This is a track using only “Vangelis Nemo Studios” synthesizers from the golden years , late70s and early 80s , Yamaha CS-80 , CP-80 , Prophet 10 , Prophet 5 Rev2, Jupiter-4. Some additional Kontakt libraries as well, Including Fender Rhodes , orchestral strings, percussion and some drum loops.
Sony Walkman Synth
Using the motor as a sound source, changing the motor speed, passing the sound through the amplification circuit, overdriving the amplification circuit, using the motor control chip’s unused outputs to modulate the motor speed.
DATAMASKIN
