ambient talkie: ep 56 - NORNS and MIDI

video upload by tworoundrobins

"got a couple of questions from random followers asking about norns' MIDI capabilities, so I figured might be cool to just make a very basic guide into using norns standard with various (usb) MIDI scenarios.

enjoy!

#norns #monome #midi #ambient

contents
00:00 - intro & announcement
01:49 - basic usb midi control
04:38 - midi learn
08:16 - sequencing hardware
12:12 - double norns and 2host
17:25 - norns with DAW
22:14 - conclusion"

#Jamuary 19th 2025 - "The Window" ft. Åsa and Kipo.

video upload by Captain Credible

"This is a track we are brewing together for our project 'The Woods' #jamuary2025 #jam #live #doggo"

Nonlinearcircuits MACRAME | LOGORRHEA | VCF 1

video upload by cirtcele

"Macrame is a 6 channel mixer with voltage controlled level and panning. It uses two SSI2190 chips to do all the work.

You can use the SET pots to operate the level and pan manually, or use CV to get things moving around and up and down.

It has two synth level outputs, two line level ¼” jack outputs and a stereo line output (which works fine with most headphones too).

For some reason, probably because I was slightly askew on post-op painkillers when designing this, the panel is 21HP. I guess this means I need to release more odd HP modules to avoid gaps in cases."


LOGORRHEA

video upload by cirtcele

"Logorrhea is kind of a vocal filter; basically it is the back half of a vocoder crammed into 8HP. There are two inputs, 10 filter channels, a white noise channel and a thru channel, to feed thru the original signal(s). It uses two SSI2190 chips to do all the work.

There are no knobs.

To use, patch in one or two audio signals. Ones with lots of harmonics sound best, pulses, squares or wave-folder outputs, not sinewaves.

Patch in a bunch of CVs to set up your sounds, it expects 0-5V CV signals.

OUT is all channels mixed together.

OUT A is thru, LP (low pass), BP2, BP4, BP6 and BP8 (BP = bandpass).

OUT B is noise, BP1, BP3, BP5, BP7 and HP (high pass).

Using OUT A and OUT B in a stereo mixer (such as NLC Macramé) is nice with panning to move the sounds around."


FAST AND BULBOUS VCF
video upload by cirtcele

"This module uses the SSI2140 chip which is based on the SSM2040 VCF, tho with a few updates.

My first thought when I read the datasheets was that it would be great to design a module that could switch between a phaser and a VCF. Looking back at old SSM2040 designs, it seems most of the usual suspects (T. Henry, J. Blacet, C. Anderton et al) had much the same idea.

This module is based on Anderton’s design in Device 1-6 (yes, I spotted the error) with modifications to suit the SSI2140 and Eurorack.

There are 4 switches, one for each OTA stage, to select between (all pass (phaser) and low pass filter mode. You can have quite a lot of fun with 2-3 switches in one mode and 1-2 in the other.

There is a dry mix pot to mix the incoming signals into the OUT signal, which is taken from the 4th OTA stage. This is probably more commonly used in Phaser mode, but there are no rules, so do whatever you like.

POLES is a weighted mix of the outputs of each pole, it is a bit shy when all switches are turned to Low Pass but perks up very nicely when one or more switches turned to Phaser.

The SSI chip is a bit tight to solder, have your bottle of flux ready, otherwise it is a pretty easy build."

The Ambient 0 Synthesizer just arrived!

video upload by Shamaz

"I pre-ordered the Ambient 0 and it's finally here! This is an video unboxing and first look at some of the features!"

Making the biggest synth sound possible on the Jupiter-X

video upload by MR TUNA Music

"Hello my friends, today we have the task of using all 4 synth parts on the Roland Jupiter-X to create the biggest sound possible starting from an initialized scene and 4 classic synth models: Jupiter-8, Juno-106, JX-8P, and SH-101.

Of course this might not be the biggest synth sound possible on the Jupiter-X considering we could stack 4 Jupiter-X model synths (that sounds like an insane persons idea that I will definitely try next time and will surely be a way bigger sounding combo that what we are doing today but its too late for that now) but it will be more diverse and interesting and show off a lot of the range that this synth has to offer. We're gonna stick to synth sounds today so no RD pianos or legacy samples.

Chapters:
0:00 - intro
0:26 - creating sounds on the Jupiter-8
2:08 - creating sounds on the Juno-106
4:00 - creating sounds on the JX-8P
6:04 - creating sounds on the SH-101
7:43 - stacking everything together
8:40 - adding in effects
9:18 - the final sound: everything all together with effects
10:30 - outro (with drums!)"

Roland VP-330 MKI Vocoder Plus Doggy

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via this listing

"This vintage synth was fully overhauled and serviced by my synth repair shop “Synth Tailor Electronics” here in the wonderful city of Columbus, Ohio.

Restoration/Overhaul details:

-All lilac/Matshusita electrolytic capacitors changed (over 100-these are known for leaking the electrolyte from the bottom side)

-Power Supply Rebuilt

-Entire synth disassembled and cleaned with ultrasonic cleaner. Keys polished and contacts cleaned.

-Corroded components/Op Amps replaced with NOS components

-Jacks+Switches+Sliders rebuilt and ran through ultrasonic cleaner.

-Full Calibration and Tuning

This synth has a few scratches and knicks, but not that bad. The worst is on the Left Hand controller section, something was dropped by the Pitch slider and has a small crack. It doesn’t affect the slider or functionality-it’s just a minor cosmetic blemish."

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Bastl Thyme+ Quickie : robot assisted time crimes (it's a digital tape delay)

video upload by soffter

SILHOUETTE SPORT is steppin out

video upload by Pit Przygodda

"The new portable audiovisual SILHOUETTE synthesizer "SPORT" is now leaving the workshop to be presented at Superbooth synth fair 24, Berlin, booth O405. It offers mobility (batterie), light-table-option, desktop-stand-option, touchscreen, 9-encoder-on-screen-controller, flexible camera, midi.

This is a prototype, serial production begin is estimated winter 2024/25.
More infos about Silhouette Synthesizers: http://silhouette-synthesizer.de/

Superbooth booth O405: https://www.superbooth.com/en/messe-a..."

Keyboard Jun '84 | Turmoil in MIDI land, and isn't pretty

video upload by Espen Kraft

"Not everyone was happy with how MIDI came by and what it became. Many well known people (today) were pretty harsh with how Sequential and the 4 Japanese companies set the standards. The nay-sayers were quite moronic though. They had their chance to be part of the gang, but they bottled it for themselves.
Back in 1983 the MIDI spec page was 10 pages long, but it expanded rapidly. As it was "open source", every manufacturer could implement it as they saw fit and that caused all kinds of problems.

New tech and techniques have always polarized opinion and most people fear new things. Today the rise of AI is such a thing. Some people go bat shit crazy over it, while other's embrace it. Some just ignores it as well. No right or wrong. It all depends on where you're at I guess."

ambient talkie: ep 32 - exploring forgotten ORGANELLE patches (part II)

video upload by tworoundrobins

Part I here

"this is part II of episode 32...new shenanigans and fun stuff included."

"I remember when I first got an organelle I downloaded a million of patches and organised them into sub categories, but soon after I completely forgot which one's I have, have used and what they do. in this more "freeform" episode I explore some of these SYNTH patches, the one category i rarely use on organelle. hope this will be fun for y'all and enjoy the video!

get the patches
https://patchstorage.com/platform/org...

#critterandguitari #organelle #organellem #review

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ambient talkie: ep 32 - exploring forgotten ORGANELLE patches (part I)

video upload by tworoundrobins

"I remember when I first got an organelle I downloaded a million of patches and organised them into sub categories, but soon after I completely forgot which one's I have, have used and what they do. in this more 'freeform' episode I explore some of these SYNTH patches, the one category i rarely use on organelle. hope this will be fun for y'all and enjoy the video!"

Update: part II here

Midiverse Modular - SideBander - Announcement/Demo Video

video upload by Midiverse - TV

"What's up everybody? Welcome to Midiverse - TV! We've been hard at work on a new eurorack module collaboration project with our friend Cory Kiser, we're excited to announce the module is now available. Check it out!"

via Midiverse Reverb

"Sidebander is a Eurorack module that employs additive synthesis to create FM synthesis sounds.

FM synthesis, known for its complexity, is made more accessible and performance-friendly with Sidebander.

The inspiration for Sidebander originated from the "tone clusters" famously utilized by Penderecki, which its developer discovered through the collaborative works of Radiohead's guitarist, Johnny Greenwood, with Penderecki. The developer of Sidebander eventually recognized a fascinating link between these tone clusters and FM synthesis.

Intriguingly, FM synthesis naturally produces sidebands that deviate from a carrier wave's fundamental frequency, mirroring the concept of equally spaced tone clusters in an unexpected way. Furthermore, when these sidebands are exceptionally close to the fundamental frequency, they create effects akin to unison or chorusing.

Sidebander offers a novel approach to exploring sonic landscapes, enabling users to extract pure waveforms, unison effects, FM-like sounds, and tone clusters, all within a single, versatile module.

Original concept and firmware developed by: Cory Kiser"

Exploring CHOMPI Live! And a dog kicked my synth..

video upload by Ricky Tinez

00:00 Getting some Hellos in
01:53 Stream Really Starts
13:35 JonMakesBeats Makes Me Rap
24:28 A Dog enters the chat
28:08 Dog Kicks My Synth..

Mannequins Mangrove

video upload by Wake Rise Fall

"Running 2 independent voices from Mangrove only. One controlled by Marbles and the other controlled by CV/Envelope from Moog Grandmother."

Dogma: Cinematic Synth Improvisation with the Melbourne Instruments NINA + Expressive E Osmose

video upload by Christopher Gwinn

"Dogma: another bit of improv with a very cinematic pad on my Melbourne Instruments NINA desktop synth, using an Expressive E Osmose as the controller. Running through light UAD EQ, compression/limiting, and tape sim.

© 2003 Rig Veda Music."

The Uncanny Surrealism of the Osmose Expressive E

video upload by John C.S. Keston

"The Osmose is inherently susceptible to an emotional response akin to our revulsion toward humanlike robots. I admit that this may seem a bit exaggerated, but I consider this evidence of a marked advancement in music technology; the Osmose gives keyboard players the ability to inject nearly as much expression into a synthesizer engine as musicians are able to express with tactile acoustic instruments. Read more at https://audiocookbook.org/osmose-expr..."

Serotinal (Buchla Music Easel)

video upload by Electrum Modular

"A two-voice track on the Buchla Easel, with stereo delay and a little reverb added externally. The idea was to generate an irregular rhythm via the “arpeggiation rate” input, while maintaining the time signature via a MIDI clock. Further patch notes in the video.

Thanks to Jean-Francois for loaning the Easel, and to my son Max for designing and making the Easel stand.

Video footage from the prairie park near my house in Iowa City.

Gear used:
Buchla Easel (2013 reissue)
Electro-Harmonix Cathedral pedal
Electro-Harmonix 95000 looper"

Moog Grandmother & Classic Piano in Tschechien- Krizovy vrch- Kreuzgang Cvikov

video upload by musentriduse

"Inspired by this special beautiful place in Cvikov, Czech Republik, and the country and its people itself, I had the opportunity to compose this Song and this little movie in Travnic and Cvikov.
I hope you enjoy it, it's my first self-made production.
I play piano and Synthesizer in front of the Chapel on top of the Krizovy-mountain-'Kalvarienberg' (in German)it is shortly after a Thunderstorm, the rain was still dropping from the leaves of the so old trees.

'Kreuzberg' or 'Kreuzweg' means a place where the crucifixion of Jesus Christus is showed in life size 3dimensional frame-pictures to lead to a chapel on top of the hill, where the grave of Christ is imagined. There are 14 Chapels with different pictures."

Moog Grandmother &Classic piano -Sonata Ceska

video upload by musentriduse

"The second part of my Cesky-Movie -inspired by the summer time in Cesky Republic in Travnic, Cvikov in July 2023 Composed, recorded and produced by Julia Vera Rodatz, Bremen"

Less than 5 minutes with the Sequential Take 5

video upload by Animal Clinic

"Spending some time with this versatile instrument. #sequential #take5 #analog #synthesizer"

Synthesizers.com Composition Contest Videos

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You can find descriptions for each video below. You can find additional Synthesizers.com contest posts here.

Playlist:

1. O Z Hall: Zebra Synth

Dive into the enthralling world of synthesizers and witness O Z Hall's outstanding entry, "Zebra Synth", in the Synthesizers.com Composition Contest. Crafted with unparalleled precision and technique, this remarkable composition combines an array of captivating sounds that will take you on a breathtaking sonic journey.

Hall masterfully utilizes three distinctive patches in "Zebra Synth" to create an immersive soundscape. The first patch features a drone made using a Q106A oscillator, which is meticulously processed by a wave folder. Another oscillator, intertwined with linear FM from the wavefolder output, results in a fascinating "clang tone" that is beautifully amplified by a digital reverb.

In the second patch, a sequenced voice is artfully produced by employing two re-paneled Q106 oscillators. One output is channeled into the input of the linear FM, which subsequently provides intriguing timbral variations. The Q119A sequencer's 3rd row masterfully controls a Ratchet effect, adding even further depth to the composition. An expertly-applied digital delay effect enriches the output of this patch.

Lastly, the lead voice is ingeniously designed using the Q169 Dual Oscillator with Pulse Width modulation. O Z Hall skillfully manipulates the 24db/oct low pass filter in real-time to deliver an electrifying performance. The extended digital delay effect ties the entire sonic experience together.
O Z Hall's "Zebra Synth" draws its arsenal of modular synthesis tools from the Synthesizers.com catalog, including Q106, Q106A, Q119A, Q171, Q148, Q127, Q169, Q168, Q167, Q114, Q174, and Q175A modules. The creative process has been meticulously executed, showcasing how these modules can be combined to engineer a rich and dynamic sound adventure.

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