An Introduction to DCAM Synth Squad

YouTube via FXpansion. www.fxpansion.com follow-up to this post.
"A look at FXpansion's DCAM Synth Squad analog modeling software synthesizers."

DCAM Synth Squad - Common Features


DCAM Synth Squad - An Introduction to Fusor


DCAM Synth Squad - An Introduction to Amber


DCAM Synth Squad - An Introduction to Cypher


DCAM Synth Squad - An Introduction to Strobe

DCAM Synth Squad

DCAM Synth Squad Overview
"DCAM: Synth Squad finally delivers the satisfaction of playing real analogue instruments in software! Advanced modelling technology carefully reconstructs the soul of dusty vintage circuits within your computer, for the unmatched vibe of hardware at a fraction of the cost.

At the heart of DCAM: Synth Squad are 3 modelled synthesizers - Strobe, Amber and Cypher - bulging with the immense weight and power of old-school analogue. These are no mere emulations stunted by the limitations of the past. Instead, they combine the best features from legendary machines with new and exciting ideas to drag them kicking and screaming into the modern world.

Oscillators ooze immense sound pressure, amp stages can be overloaded for extra grit, and real-world chaos can be dialled into the circuit for delicious instability. These synths don't break with extreme settings, so you can abuse them just like the real thing. Meanwhile, the intuitive TransMod modulation system brings your sounds to life in new and expressive ways.

Fusor, a versatile sound-design environment that can layer and keysplit 3 instances of the DCAM synths, is also included. It provides a variety of ways to add new dimensions to your sounds with high-quality FX, extra modulation and an advanced step-sequencer/arpeggiator."

via Damian who has the following to say on the suite:
"1) The first or one of the first synth packs with proper audio-rate
modulation. You get to use LFOs that are tens of kHz on the VCA or the
filter cutoff and it sounds as it actually should.
2) New SVF model, sounds better than anything out there right now
3) Cypher has awesome oscillator intermodulation
4) Amber is probably the first *true* emulation of a string machine,
with the divide-down circuit emulated etc. And it has a formant filter
5) Strobe has the most amazing filters - an Xpander is a foretaste of
that, but you're not limited by slow 100 hz modulation
6) Fusor allows you to layer them and add all sorts of crazy filters
and modulation
7) They support polyphonic aftertouch - yay!
8) Not that expensive and runs on older hardware
9) More knobs, sliders, XY pads and modulation than you can shake a stick at!"

DCAM: Synth Squad 'Recreations'

YouTube via FXpansion — May 28, 2010 — "To celebrate the release of DCAM: Synth Squad 1.0.3, which includes over 480 new presets, we thought we'd have some fun recreating some classic synth riffs. Can you spot them all?

For more information on DCAM: Synth Squad, visit http://www.fxpansion.com/synthsquad"

DCAM Synth Squad + Sylenth1 + Electric + MDUW = Oakpod

YouTube Uploaded by n3bsvid on Jan 23, 2012

"A little dance-y/lounge-y saturday morning jam. All drum sounds are from the machinedrum. All synth sounds are ITB (see below). The octatrack is used only as a MIDI sequencer here.

Hardware:
Elektron Machinedrum UW+ MK2 (drums)
Elektron Octatrack (MIDI sequencer)

Software:
DCAM Synth Squad (arpeggiator and lead sound)
Lennar Sylenth1 (bass sound)
Ableton Electric (rhodes sound)"

DCAM Synth Squad Quicktip 12 - Animator & the transport

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"A quick reminder on how Animator and the transport (play/stop) are linked.

For more information on DCAM Synth Squad, please visit:
http://www.fxpansion.com/sy..."

DCAM Synth Squad Quicktip 10 - Keep Amber's Voices pegged to 1

YouTube via FXpansion. Paraphonic voice allocation.
"Why does amber play multiple notes when the Voices parameter is set to 1? Here we explain why."

DCAM Synth Squad Quicktip 09 - Drive stages

DCAM Synth Squad Quicktip 14 - Cypher FX Sample and Hold

YouTube via FXpansion
"Here we take a look at the Cypher FX plugin which allows you to process external audio though Cypher's various components. In particular we'll look at applying sample and hold oscillator function to the incoming audio.

For more information on DCAM Synth Squad, please visit:
http://www.fxpansion.com/synthsquad"

DCAM Synth Squad Quicktip 15 - Strobe's Oscillator Sync

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"Here we take a closer look at Strobe's Oscillator Sync function.

For more information on DCAM Synth Squad, please visit:
http://www.fxpansion.com/sy..."

DCAM Synth Squad Quicktip 11 - Fusor's S&H modulation sources

YouTube via FXpansion
"Here we demonstrate the sample and hold function of the Macro modulation sources in Fusor."
FXpansion DCAM

Octatrack + Machinedrum + Misc. = Afro-Indian Sunday Jam

YouTube Uploaded by n3bsvid on Dec 19, 2011

"The octatrack and machinedrum provide the drums/percussion. The octatrack is sequencing ableton's electric and dcam strobe. The vocals and african percussion are played back by the octatrack.

Hardware:
Elektron Octatrack
Elektron Machinedrum UW+ MKII

Software:
Dcam Synth Squad Strobe
Ableton Electric"

Hands On: Fxpansion Strobe 2 - Textures

Published on Dec 31, 2015 Synth Anatomy

"This is the second video about Strobe 2, the new release of Fxpansion. This second version of Strobe Synthesizer which was released initially in the DCAM Synth Squad bring a lot of new features and fresh new GUI.

Normally, if someone present you the sounds of a new Synthesizer, he will show you Bass and Leads sounds but here I want to show that the power of Strobe 2 is also available in other ways such as texture sounds. This texture sounds are deep and a rich of modulation activity.

"Strobe2 is a software polysynth which puts diverse new sounds effortlessly within your reach. It builds on the original's realistic analogue modelling and deep but intuitive synthesis with a slew of enhancements and requested features. Highlights include a stunning effects section, revamped arpeggiator, deeper modulation processing, preset-morphing, randomizing and a scalable vector interface for retina and 4K displays."

With over 900 Presets, Strobe 2 offers you a lot of pre-designed patches ready to play.
More informations here:

http://www.fxpansion.com/index.php?pa..."

FXpansion Etch

YouTube Uploaded by FXpansion on Mar 19, 2012

"FXpansion's Etch is a versatile filtering effect based on DCAM circuit-modelled technology. Etch's dual filters let you switch between 4 models for all manner of fat, warm subtractive tone-shaping, with a comb filter type providing mind-bending psychedelic effects.

Additional distortion and compressor stages are provided for beefing up signals, and FXpansion's TransMod modulation system lets you animate Etch's circuits over time. Use inter-modulating LFOs, envelopes and more to drive the filter cutoffs, distortion level, compression amount or any other parameters. Etch does amazing things to all kinds of audio material and is great for subtle warming, deep tone sculpting, wild sweeps, special effects and experimental sonics.

Availability & Pricing

Etch is available as a download-only product from the FXpansion web shop!
Pricing is USD $99.00, EUR €79.00, GBP £69.00 inc VAT where applicable

Introductory Offer: Etch is USD $70, EUR €55, GBP £48 inc VAT for all registered owners of Geist, DCAM: Synth Squad, Tremor, BFD2 and BFD Eco (and customers purchasing Etch at the same time any of these products) until 30 April 2012."

Hands On: FXpansion Strobe 2 - Modular Sounds

Published on Oct 11, 2015 Synth Anatomy

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This is the first video about Strobe 2, the new release of Fxpansion. This second version of Strobe Synthesizer which was released initially in the DCAM Synth Squad bring a lot of new features and fresh new GUI.

Normally, if someone present you the sounds of a new Synthesizer, he will show you Bass and Leads sounds but here I want to show that the power of Strobe 2 is also available in other ways such as modular sounds. This modular sounds are deep and a rich of modulation activity.

"Strobe2 is a software polysynth which puts diverse new sounds effortlessly within your reach. It builds on the original's realistic analogue modelling and deep but intuitive synthesis with a slew of enhancements and requested features. Highlights include a stunning effects section, revamped arpeggiator, deeper modulation processing, preset-morphing, randomizing and a scalable vector interface for retina and 4K displays."

With over 900 Presets, Strobe 2 offers you a lot of pre-designed patches ready to play.
More informations here: http://www.fxpansion.com/index.php?pa..."

FXpansion Strobe2

Published on Sep 14, 2015 FXpansion

"http://www.fxpansion.com/strobe2

Strobe2: A modern classic, reimagined.

Strobe2 is a software polysynth which puts diverse new sounds effortlessly within your reach. It builds on the original's realistic analogue modelling and deep but intuitive synthesis with a slew of enhancements and requested features. Highlights include a stunning effects section, revamped arpeggiator, deeper modulation processing, preset-morphing, randomizing and a scalable vector interface for retina and 4K displays.

Of course, Strobe2 retains the cult-classic original's signature character - a 'super-oscillator' with stacking, detuning and sync, a warm saturating VCA, the acclaimed TransMod modulation system and a powerful multimode filter with 22 responses for massive tonal variety.

Strobe2 comes with over 900 presets to get you started but its programming simplicity makes creating new sounds and learning about synthesis addictive and exciting. Capable of everything from raw vintage tones to futuristic sound design, Strobe2 is perfect for all kinds of music from classic to modern and beyond.

Pricing and Availability
Strobe2 is available as a download-only product from the FXpansion web shop! Pricing is $179.00, €165.00, £119.00 inc VAT
Upgrade offer for registered DCAM Synth Squad customers: $79.00, €72.00, £52.00 inc VAT (please log into your user account to show the upgrade offer price in the online shop)"

DCAM Synth Squad Quicktip 07 - Abusing Voices

YouTube via FXpansion
"Here we show you some creative uses of the Voice modulation source."

FXpansion DCAM Synth Squad Pro Tips by Myagi

Published on Dec 19, 2012 by myagi303

Octatrack + Machinedrum + Soft Synths = Saturday Morning Jam

YouTube Uploaded by n3bsvid on Dec 17, 2011

"The octatrack and machinedrum provide the drums/percussion. The octatrack is also sequencing 3 soft synths.

Hardware:
Elektron Octatrack
Elektron Machinedrum UW+ MKII

Software:
Madrona Labs Aalto
Dcam synth squad strobe
Ableton Electric"

DCAM Synth Squad Quicktip 06 - Animator's Arpeggiator

YouTube via FXpansion
"In this Quick Tip we show you how to make complex apreggios using Animator, Fusor's powerful step sequencer."

In The Studio with Daniel Pemberton!

YouTube Published on Jul 4, 2012 by FXpansion

"Daniel Pemberton is an Ivor Novello winning and multi-BAFTA nominated composer who works predominantly in film, television and videogames. His credits include everything from feature films such as The Awakening and the Sundance Jury winning Enemies Of The People to cult British television shows such as Peep Show, Hells Kitchen and Great British Menu. He has written the score for the second best selling Xbox 360 game of all time (Kinect Adventures) as well as creating the iconic theme for Sony's LittleBIGPlanet...

FXpansion caught up with Daniel Pemberton at his studio to look at his approach to making music and his use of DCAM: Synth Squad."

www.danielpemberton.com/
www.fxpansion.com

DCAM Synth Squad Quicktip 08 - Modulator Gate modes

YouTube via FXpansion
"Here we take a look at LFO, Envelope and Ramp gate modes."