Korg Volca FM - intro (Control Panel)
I love the Volca FM.This cheap tiny box is so powerful.Three note polyphony. 6 operators.It's amazing what you can do with just 3 notes.FM is very different from Subtractive Synthesis .There isn't a...
View ArticleElektron - Program Changes
Generally, Program Change messages are used to specify the type of instrument which should be used to play sounds on a given Channel. This message needs only one data byte which specifies the new...
View ArticleSquarepusher - Sydney Opera House - Part of Vivid 2023
Looking forward to seeing Squarepusher tomorrow in Sydney'98 Squarepusher interview (Sonic Acts documentary)...you can get tickets here:https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/vivid-live/squarepusher.....
View ArticleARP 2600 - different versions - Blue Marvin, Grey Meanies, etc
The ARP 2600 is a legendary analog synthesizer that was first introduced in 1971 by the American company ARP Instruments, Inc. Over the years, several versions and variations of the ARP 2600 have been...
View ArticleVolca FM 1 - Programming 101 - operator parameters
I've been revisiting an old piece ok kit: the Korg Volca with the intention of addingit to my live setup. It's a mark 1.I have a few vintage synths like a DX7 and they were always a bit WTF .They are...
View Articlesquare pusher @ the operahouse
Tom Jenkinson (born 17 January 1975), known professionally as Squarepusher, is an English electronic musician, record producer, bassist, multi-instrumentalist and DJ. His music spans several genres...
View ArticleVolca FM 1 - Programming 102 - Global settings
This is part two of programming a Korg Volca FMPart 1 is here:Volca FM 1 - Programming 101 - operator parametersThis parameter card shipped with your Volca:Notice that the parameter list has two...
View Articledigitakt & roland JP-08 CCs and MIDI setup
Some patch notes for my live setup.My setup at the moment uses a OT, digitakt and Syntakt.the digitakt sends MIDI CCs to both the Korg Volca FM (channel 1)The patch notes are here:...
View ArticleRoland - Linear synthesis
A bit about LAS or Linear Arithmetic SynthesisLinear Arithmetic Synthesis (LAS) is a sound synthesis technique used in digital music production and computer-generated audio. It is a form of additive...
View ArticleMIDI CC - Guide
MIDI CC List – Most Common ParametersCC = continuous controller1 = Modulation wheel2 = Breath Control7 = Volume10 = Pan11 = Expression64 = Sustain Pedal (on/off)65 = Portamento (on/off)71 = Resonance...
View ArticleInfinity Worm - Canberra - 16th Sept
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View ArticleSOMA Pulsar-23 FX Demo / Anthony Rother processing vocals with Pulsar-23...
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View ArticleAKAI Force - using a external audio interface with USB input
What works?Most online videos use the TASCAM Model 12 Multitrack Recorder Mixer.But there are lots of other Audio interfaces that you may have already that could work.I have installed AKAI force OS...
View ArticleRoland MKS series of synths
The MKS range of synthesizers by Roland refers to a series of rack-mounted synthesizer modules produced by the company. These modules were designed to be integrated into larger studio setups or used in...
View ArticleARP-2600 - Trigger and gate inputs
The vast majority of synths made today have two primary types of control voltages : CVs and gates. The CV is for pitch & gates are used to fire envelopes.Most Eurorack modules output a 1V/oct pitch...
View ArticleAKAI Force - MIDI clock
The setup for MIDI clock.I'm sending midi clock from a AKAI Force to a Korg SQ-64 sequencer.Both the sq64 and the FORCE use the same MIDI system.MIDI A+ Midi/DIN to TRS 3.5mmSo you can connect them...
View ArticleRoland RS 202 - restored.
Many thanks to Ed for restoring this lovely old string synth.The RS-202 is all about the stings and was known as "Roland's finest string synth".It's a forgotten gem that can still be found...
View ArticleRoland JX synths
The Roland JX series of synthesizers is a line of analog polyphonic synthesizers produced by Roland Corporation. The JX series was introduced in the 1980s and consisted of several models, including the...
View ArticleTokyo Festival of Modular 2023 is coming soon
Looking forward to this.https://tfom.info/https://tfom.info/kansai-festival-of-modular-2023/https://www.instagram.com/kbp_international/?hl=ja
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