My Killing Game – Utopia (official music video)
A brand new video from My Killing Game
Music by My Killing Game
Directed by Markus Bustad
Produced and released in august 2012
In 2006, Markus Bustad felt he wanted to create a music project where he could completely be himself, and make the pop songs he always aimed for. He felt that the best pop songs were made by combining the typical sounds from the 80’s, with more modern indierock influenses. The first couple of years were mostly spent developing the project, getting to know the technology and increasing his production skills. In the summer of 2012, everything fell into place. The 5 track demo/EP ”New Beginnings” got available on youtube and soundcloud, he got voted into the finals of the GP Scen competition by its jury and started promoting himself in a way he had never done before. Markus decided to record a full length album, with the goal to make every song so beautifully done that it makes you feel like you are listening to a ”best of”-album with one of your favorite artists. Will he succeed? Will he fail miserably? Follow My Killing Game’s journey here on facebook and on www.youtube.com/user/mykillinggame
Feel free to share the link to as many people as you’d like, as My Killing Game wants this to reach as many people as possible. Thanks!
Feature demo of the Delptronics LDB-1 “Little Drummer Boy”
In this demonstration Mickey Delp of Delptronics walks us through some of the features of his new analog drum machine design the LDB-1 aka Little Drummer Boy. Also featured is Moog’s Chorus/Flanger/Delay the Cluster Flux adding some nice modulated warps and phasing qualities.
You can find the Little Drummer Boy here:
http://www.switchedonaustin.com/products/delptronics-ldb-1-analog-drum-machine
Also the Moog ClusterFlux available here:
http://www.switchedonaustin.com/products/moog-moogerfooger-mf-108-clusterflux
For more information on the LDB-1, Kits, and more of Mickey’s designs please visit:
www.delptronics.com
Chipbeat on Roland Alpha Juno 2 / Drumstation / Blofeld
ChipBeat “Juno/Ann Flowers” — no Samples used, only Hardware ! Roland Alpha Juno 2 – Waldorf Blofeld – Drumstation (Trier August 2012)
Introduction into Image Line’s Sakura
Here’s a 12 part video series featuring the new product from Image Line (FL Studio) – Sakura
“Image-Line brings you ‘Sakura’, the string physical modelling instrument, to express the delicacy and beauty of stringed sounds.”
Description:
Sakura can reproduce the delicate pluck of a single string, a violins bowing or the sonorous resonance of a grand piano. Most importantly, the curious musician can take control of every aspect of the simulation to create fantastic instruments. Ever wanted to know what a 20 foot guitar sounded like? Or a bowed piano? Now you can find out, Sakura opens up a world of string modelling possibilities, why not download the Sakura demo and try it for yourself. The Sakurazensen is coming, be there to experience it.
.:::. wELCOMe tO tHe eLECTRIc jUNGLe .:::.
LIVE MODULAR TRACK RECORDED IN ONE TAKE WITHOUT OVERDUBBING!
Musical Elements:
“B-Boy Flange Hats”
Mungo dDS noise channel activated via trigger in modification. Flanging effect via Yamaha AD-202 Analog Delay.
“Conga Heart Beat”
MFB Drum-06 Tom Tom module into Analogue Systems RS-100 Low Pass Filter. The tom interchanges as a fill with the kick drum via alternating switching by using VCAs with an Intellijel Flip Flop.
“Snappy Chorus Claps”
Sound of a Pittsburgh Modular Generator frequency modulated by itself and white noise. The internal VCA of the Generator is controlled by an Analogue Systems RS-60 Envelope. It then goes into a Doepfer A-136 Distortion/Waveshaper and on into a Flight of Harmony Sound of Shadows delay.
“Rubber Bass Kicks”
MFB Drum-04 Bass Drum module Sequenced by an Analogue Systems RS-200 Sequential Controller into an RS-100 Low Pass Filter. I reset the sequence with a foot switch via a Doepfer A-177-2 External Foot Controller II module.
“G-Funk Bird Calls”
Cwejman VM-1 sequenced via an RS-200 Sequential Controller into an RS-110 Multimode Filter using the high-pass output. It then goes into a Pittsburgh Modular Analogue Delay and on into a Zoom 9200 Reverb.
“Metal-Beaded Cabasa”
Elby Designs CGS747 Cynare Simulator triggered via a Doepfer A-166 Dual Logic Module.
“Com Trusian Chords”
Roland Juno-106 into a Boss RX-100 Spring Reverb.
“Aztec God Rays”
While the Juno-106 is played polyphonically is also activating a mono channel of a Kenton Pro-2 Midi-to-CV converter which is controlling another Cwejman VM-1. The envelope in set in such a way that the sound emerges once the gate is released. It goes into a Doepfer A-199 Spring Reverb which is feeding back into the VM-1 via the audio input jack.
“Ticklish Chimp Giggles”
The result of a complex feedback loop involving a Doepfer A-138m Matrix Mixer, an MFB DRUM-05 Snare Drum module, an Elby Designs CGS735 Synthacon Filter, a Pittsburgh Modular VC Bend and an Elby Designs ED108 ChaQuO.
“Didgeridoo Error Stabs”
The Kawai K5000W keyboard is acting as a Midi controller for another channel of CV via a Kenton Pro-2. It controls 2 Bubblesound uLFOs going into a Make Noise QMMG modulated by a Make Noise Maths.
Download the MP3 at: soundcloud.com/cv-slime-800/the-electric-jungle
One unique synth per song: Alesis Andromeda A6
A song made entirely on a multi tracked Alesis Andromeda A6 analog synthesizer.
The song is called Andromeda and is taken from the Firechild album Beyond The Sun.
The album contains 12 songs made on different real analog synthesizers. Each track is only allowed to use one specific synthesizer. Other synthesizers on the album includes , Roland Jupiter 8 , Oberheim Xpander , Waldorf Pulse , Minimoog Voyager , Matrix 1000 , Oberheim SEM Pro , Prophet 08 etc.
Firechild is also known as the swedish artist Evan , but now under the Firechild alias he is going back to his roots, back to the Synthesizer music from the 70s and 80s and artists like Vangelis , Jean-Michel Jarre , Kitaro and Kraftwerk.
Setting up Livid Elements Modular System
A basic guide on setting up your Elements modular MIDI controller system from Livid Instruments.
Element modules come in many different configurations and layouts so you can rearrange, replace, and mix modules, creating your own MIDI controller with ease. Each module connects to the Elements Brain for easy plug-and-play configuration and setup. Elements modules are housed in one of our custom eurorack cases for total plug-and-play integration. The standardized, modular format allows for an incredible amount of flexibility and expansion.
Elements is based around the eurorack format, a popular analog synth standard of modules and enclosure sizes so you can create your own customized setup. The threaded rails of the cases make it easy to connect and configure your controller by simply plugging the module into the Brain and fastening it to the rails. The Elements Configuration Utility lets you configure your layout and edit your MIDI settings. With a growing list of available modules (don’t forget: you can create your own Elements, too!) we’ve designed this system to grow with you and the community of people making modules for the Elements system. Our own DIY Omni boards are also compatible with the Elements system.
Arturia Mini Brute Review – Extended Video
Russ gets his hands on the Arturia analogue synth and takes it for a spin.
See and hear what he thinks of this little baby.
Take a tour through UK’s largest collection of synths
Here’s Pete Cannon’s full section from #BCD2!
Watch this video as Behind Closed Doors Vol.2 take Pete Cannon on a secret and surprise trip to the UK’s largest collection of Synthesizers in Bristol. Synth-Nut Pete get’s a tour from collection owner Andy Horrell and can hardly contain himself. Andy’s collection has over 400 synths pre-dating 1984! This is what we call Synth City.
For more info and to purchase Behind Closed Doors Vol.2 (2010), please visit: louisden.com/bcd2
To find out more about Pete Cannon and his music, follow him on twitter: twitter.com/petecannonbeats
To find out more about Emis Music: emismusic.co.uk/
Behind Closed Doors Vol.3 DVD (2012) is now available and features: !llmind, Khrysis, Househoes, Samiyam, Rhettmatic, J.Bizness, Aspect One, Kelakovski, Mr Thing, Myke Forte and more! louisden.com/bcd to find all the details, watch the trailer and order!
Moog Minitaur & Mutable Instruments Shruthi-1 + MIDIpal Demo
The Minitaur (left channel) is controlled by the Little Phatty’s arpeggio. The Shruthi-1 (right channel) is being sequenced by the MIDIpal and sending clock to both the Little Phatty and Shruthi-1.
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