New vocoder sounds for Electra2
Tone2 has announced the release of the Vocoder Soundset, a collection of vocoder presets for the Electra2 synthesizer instrument.
The vocoder soundset offers 200 impressive vocoder presets ranging from playable vocal phrases to robotic chants, organic vocal synths and droidic drum grooves. It takes advantage of the powerful speech synthesis possibilities and the excellent vocoder module that Electra2 offers.
Vocoder Soundset features
- 200 superb presets created by an expert.
- Comfortable installation.
- Perfect integration into the user interface.
- All sounds are properly programmed – they are ‘not just samples’. This gives you the complete dynamic range, a lot more expression and the highest possible sound quality.
- Focus on the new features that Electra2 introduced (requires v2.0 or newer).
- Most sounds automatically sync to the BPM.
- Vocal chants can be can be played as a single note, melody or chord.
- Many patches can be ‘morphed’ with the modwheel.
The soundset is available for purchase for 39 EUR.
Using the Moog Werkstatt with Ableton Live
Keyboardist Zac Baird demonstrates how he uses the Moog Werkstatt analog synthesizer within Ableton Live DAW software. After the video, click the link above for even more info on the Moog Werkstatt and Ableton Live.
Roland JD-Xi Demo from NAMM 2015 Show Private Room by Scott Tibbs
JD-Xi Interactive Crossover Hybrid Synth with Analog and Digital Sound Engines, Vocoder and more.
Learn more here:
http://www.rolandus.com/products/jd-xi/
http://www.rolandus.com/blog/2015/01/…
Modal Electronics 002 Synthesizer with Paul Maddox at NAMM 2015
Company co-founder and principal designer Paul Maddox of Modal Electronics (née Modulus) walks through the features of his Modal Electronics 002 analog/digital hybrid polysynth at NAMM 2015. After the overview he surfs through some example patches (with direct-in stereo sound).
Using high quality components, the Modal Electronics 002 is a premium product designed to be the flagship in the Modal Electronics range. The keyboard layout includes a semi-weighted, five octave key mechanism and has been ergonomically designed by musicians so that the hands fall naturally and intuitively to the controls. It provides twelve discrete voices of polyphony with full multi-timbrility if required. Adding to the ease of use is a large integral display screen that is context sensitive, i.e. it displays the control parameters of any control knobs immediately when touched by the user. Quick recall banks enable preset sequences and settings to be stored for instant use such as during a live performance. NCOs (numerically controlled oscillators) are used for stability and accuracy while an analogue transistor ladder filter provides classic ‘warm’ sounds.
Listen to ERASURE’s new track – SACRED
Pre-order here: http://www.erasurethevioletflame.com/ The third and final single from Erasure’s current album ‘The Violet Flame’ will be ‘Sacred’ and will be released as a full single on March 16th (March 17th in North America).
In-depth Vermona Perfourmer Demo Video
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Truly an amazing demo!
CASIO CZ-101 PD-Synthesizer (1986)
Vintage synthesizer demo featuring the Casio CZ-101 PD synth
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi
The CASIO CZ-101 Phase Distortion Synthesizer is from the year 1986. The sound character is typical for PD synthesis, a bit FM like but more warm.
This demo shows some self-made PD sounds.
CZ-101 spec:
8 voices; Oscillators: 2 per voice (DCO, DCW, DCA); Keyboard: 49 mini-keys without velocity and aftertouch; Memory: 16 preset, 16 user, 16 external cartridge; MIDI; Date: 1986
Expression Dangler Prototype – Mark Steiner – Synth Vibrato
Part of the continual search for ways to connect direct human expression with synthesis. Nyle Steiner’s old prototype using a DC motor and my own modification/application to attach it for use while using both hands on the keyboard.
Checking out DEVO’s frontman Mark Mothersbaugh’s Synth Collection
The bright green, circular building of Mutato Muzika in Los Angeles is easy to spot when cruising down Sunset Boulevard. But most people might not realize it contains the creative hub of Mark Mothersbaugh, a founding member of DEVO turned award-winning Hollywood composer. Famous for his use of the synthesizer, Mothersbaugh has accumulated a vast collection over the years. We had the chance to check out a small selection of Mothersbaugh synths and spent some time talking about the future of music with the prolific artist.
Alva Noto – Xerrox MonoPhaser 2…. In SPACE!
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I just added this awesome piece of video to the equally awesome piece by Alva Noto. The video is from from one of the solid rocket boosters facing the intertank (middle part of external tank). Not too much going on, except the weird noises of the tank draining, until booster seperation. At the end, the camera switches to a view looking straight up so you can see the parachute deployment. The launch clock is in the upper left corner.
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