| Date | Description | File |
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| 27-07-2010 | This afternoon I was watching two videos on the MATRIXSYNTH website were John Bowen demonstrates his Solaris prototype on the PNW Synth Gathering 2010. Seems like a very powerful machine but it is not likely that I can afford one. After seeing that I thought, my Waldorf Q Keyboard can't do all that but it can do some. So I ended up programming this sound and sequence which I liked a lot and I decided to video it. Connected the MIDI out of the Q to the Doepfer MAQ16/3 to be able to add synchronized sequences from the MAQ16/3 and the Synthesizers.com Q960. Row 1 of the MAQ16/3 has a double-time 8-step sequence driving the self-built Modular. The gate output of row 3 of the MAQ16/3 shifts the Q960 which has sequences on row 1 and 3 driving the Synthesizers.com Modular. I use the A, B, C and D slots of the Clavia Nord Lead 1 to vary the sounds of the solo's. Slot D contains a kind of FM'ed strings sound. The Roland XP-80 also does a solo voice. |
The great
void Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 695MB Time : 30:12 Music from video |
| 24-07-2010 | It all started last Thursday evening when I saw the 'Comparing PPG 2.2 & Hermann Seib PPG WAVESIM Software' videos on the MATRIXSYNTH website. I downloaded the VSTi from a somewhat confusing website and I tried it in Ableton Live. Very soon I came up with a 4 track sequence with 3 PPG voices (Buzz, Bells and Bass) and some CR78 drums. But at the end of the evening, when trying to save the session, Live hang. The next day I tried to recover the session, which worked. But trying to save the session made Live hang again. After some investigation I found out that the PPG VSTi caused the problem but I could not fix it. This evening I added 2 MIDI tracks for the Creamware MiniMax ASB (track 6 MIDI) and the Waldorf Q Keyboard (track 7 MIDI). I had to decide what to video; me playing the strings and solo or the Live screen. Sorry, but I choose the easiest way. What you see in the video are clips in Ableton Live which are pre-recorded in a loop. I added the strings on the Roland XP-80 and the solo on the Clavia Nord Lead 1. The strings and solo are both played live and not by Live. |
Merry-go-round Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 37MB Time : 13:53 Music from video Ableton Live set file |
| 16-07-2010 |
Again a long improvisation of which you see the first half in this video. After
the introduction you hear 2 sequences. The Synthesizers.com Q960 is shifted by
the gate of row 3 of the Doepfer MAQ16/3 which has an 8-step sequence with steps
2, 4 and 8 off. The Q960 drives the Synthesizers.com Modular with a 5-step
sequence which is also transposed by a 4-step sequence on row 2 of the MAQ16/3.
The self-built Modular is driven from row 1 of the MAQ16/3 which has a 5-step
sequence but the gate comes from row 3 of the MAQ16/3. The strings are performed
by the Roland XP-80 (CS imitation) and the Clavia Nord Lead 1. The Waldorf does
the random tones, chords and basses. The solo is performed on the Creamware
MiniMax ASB. This video is dedicated to Mark and Tessa: I will always be there for you. |
The
indecisiveness Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 480MB Time : 20:56 Music from video |
| 05-07-2010 |
This video starts off where the last video ended with more or less with the same
setting but different sequences and some different voices. The whole video is
almost 25 minutes long and this video shows 4 excerpts from that. Row 1 of the Doepfer MAQ16/3 has an 8-step sequence for the self-built Modular. Row 2 is used to transpose the 2 VCO's of the Synthesizers.com Modular. Row 3 of the MAQ16/3 has a 5-step sequences and is shifting the Synthesizers.com Q960 sequencer. Because some steps are turned off and on, the shifting of the Q960 is irregular which provides and interesting feel of rhythm. Row 1 of the Q960 sequencer is driving the Synthesizers.com Modular. Row 2 of the Q960 is connected to the Q150 Transistor Ladder Filter to modulate the frequency level. The Waldorf Q Keyboard and the Roland XP-80 with Mellotron string voices provide the accompaniment and the soloing is performed on the Clavia Nord Lead 1. |
Trust me Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 567MB Time : 24:42 Music from video |
| 29-06-2010 |
Its quite warm in the Netherlands these last few days and the attic, were my
equipment is, is even more warmer. But I managed to video this improvisation.
Row 1 of the Doepfer MAQ16/3 has an 8-step sequence for the self-built Modular.
Row 2 is used to gate the Ian Fritz All-In EG which envelope is connected to the
Resonant LoPass Gate clone. The Formant noise is fed to the input of the LPG
clone. Row 3 of the MAQ16/3 is shifting the Synthesizers.com Q960 sequencer
which has sequences on row 1 and 3 which are alternated by the Q962 sequencer
switch. Row 2 of the Q960 is connected to the Q150 Transistor Ladder Filter to
modulate the frequency level. In the second part of the video the Waldorf Q
Keyboard joins with chords and the Clavia Nord Lead 1 and the Roland XP-80
performs some improvised solo's. My daughter Tessa is on a school trip to Paris for a few days and this evening she phoned from the top of the Eiffel Tower, which explains the title. |
Viewing
Paris from the Eiffel Tower Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 294MB Time : 12:52 Music from video |
| 22-06-2010 |
I was fiddling around with the arpeggiator of the Waldorf Q Keyboard. Then I
tried to synchronize the Synthesizers.com Q960 sequencer through the Doepfer
MAQ16/3 sequencer which more or less succeeded. The Waldorf Q arpeggiator clock
is fed via MIDI to the MAQ16/3. The gate output of row 3 of the MAQ16/3 is
shifting the Q960 sequencer. The 5-step sequence on row 1 of the Q960 is driving
the Synthesizers.com Modular. The 4-step sequence on row 1 of the MAQ16/3 is
driving the self-built Modular. The bird sounds comes from voice B of the Clavia
Nord Lead 1.The Mellotron flute solo comes from the Roland XP-80 and the synth
solo is performed on voice A of the Clavia. I am sometimes kind of lost in the
beats and bars but I hope you don't mind. I also provide the music from the first take. In that take I forgot to alter the steps on the Q960 and the volume level was a bit low. |
The Longing Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 235MB Time : 10:17 Music from video Music from first take |
| 19-06-2010 |
I don't like watching the world cup soccer so I am having a bit of fun with this
improvisation. I only had the sequence dialed in and just made up the intro.
Then I thought lets record a video. And this is the result which is all done in
one take. I hope you like it. Rows 1 and 3 of the Synthesizers.com Q960 sequencer are connected to the Synthesizers.com Modular doing the high sequence. I alternate manually between rows 1 and 3 with the Q962 sequential switch. Row 2 is connected to the self-built Modular doing a bass sequence. Intro, outro and chord are played on the Waldorf Q Keyboard. The solo is performed on the Clavia Nord Lead 1 and the Mellotron strings on the Roland XP-80. |
Pressure Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 250MB Time : 10:55 Music from video |
| 13-06-2010 |
Ableton Live together with the Novation Launchpad is used for piece of music.
This time no Modular was used. The three chord progressions using the Creamware
MiniMax ASB in polyphonic mode forms the basis. After that 3 rhythmic tracks
were added using instruments and sounds from Live. The solo is performed on the
Clavia Nord Lead 1. Several takes where recorded and canceled before this one
was approved because initially I wanted to use the arpeggiator from the Waldorf
Q Keyboard to accompany the music but somehow that did not work. So the Waldorf
Q does some Waldorf sounds. The Mellotron choir sound comes from the Roland
XP-80. The music reminds me of church music, hence the title. |
Sundays
choral mass Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 279MB Time : 12:11 Music from video |
| 08-06-2010 |
Like the previous video a simple sensitive 8-step sequence on the
Synthesizers.com Q960 sequencer which drives the Synthesizers.com Modular.
Notice that the sequence starts on step 6. The passionate solo is performed on
the Roland XP-80 and the sentimental strings on the Waldorf Q Keyboard. I hope the music is not to depressive for you. |
The beauty
of it all, part 2 Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 145MB Time : 6:24 Music from video |
| 03-06-2010 |
This time a quiet piece which reminds me somehow of Camel. A simple 8 step
sequence from the Synthesizers.com Q960 drives a simple sound on the
Synthesizers.com Modular. Solo's are performed on the Roland XP-80 with an
organ-type sound and on the Clavia Nord Lead 1 with a flute-like sound. The
retro string machine sound comes from the Waldorf Q Keyboard. Indeed, the beauty of it all.... |
The beauty
of it all Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 127MB Time : 5:36 Music from video |
| 30-05-2010 |
On this occasion I am accompanied by my son Mark (Channel Metalrazor02 on
YouTube) who plays the Ibanez GRG 270 electric guitar using an EBow. The EBow
produces a infinite sustain for a guitar string by oscillating a magnetic field
causing the string to vibrate. The electric guitar uses a Boss ME-50 Guitar
Multiple Effects board. Mark wanted to accompany me if he was not filmed so
that's why you don't see him. The Nodal software sequencer is were it all starts doing the bass sequence performed by the Creamware MiniMax ASB. The Doepfer MAQ16/3 sequencer and the Zoom RhythmTrak RT-323 drum machine are MIDI synchronized from Nodal. The Synthesizers.com Q960 sequencer and Q962 sequential switch are shifted by gate signals from the MAQ16/3. Row 1 of the MAQ16/3 does a 4-step sequence and drives the Ian Fritz Teezer Through-Zero VCO which saw wave is fed to the Resonant LoPass Gate. Row 2 of the MAQ16/3 does an 8-step sequence driving the self-built Modular. Solo's are performed on the Roland XP80 doing an organ sound and the Clavia Nord Lead 1. The chords are performed on the Waldorf Q Keyboard. |
To the
second power Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 315MB Time : 13:47 Music from video |
| 17-05-2010 |
Another improvisation with the Synthesizers.com Q960 sequencer now connected to
the Q962 sequential switch. I guess the camera angle could be somewhat wider so
you could see a little bit more of the actions but I reckoned another take would
not give the same music. The Q960 is synchronized by the Doepfer MAQ16/3 and rows 1 and 2 are used which are alternated by the Q962. The Q960 drives the Synthesizers.com Modular. The Oakley Equinoxe phaser is connected between the Q150 VCF and Q108 VCA. Stage 5 of the Q960 is connected to the frequency CV input to give an accent on that stage. Row 1 of the MAQ16/3 does a 4-step sequence and drives the Ian Fritz Teezer Through-Zero VCO which sine wave is fed to the Resonant LoPass Gate. Row 2 of the MAQ16/3 I vary manually between a 4-, 6- and 8-step sequence. This row drives the self-built Modular. The music is dedicated to a lady in black. |
Lady in
black Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 209MB Time : 9:12 Music from video |
| 15-05-2010 | Yesterday I received the Synthesizers.com Q960 sequencer and Q962 sequential switch modules. Fitted the modules in the empty cabinet and started playing around: this is awesome! Today I tried shifting the Q960 from the Doepfer MAQ16/3 and it works great; the gate of row 3 of the MAQ16/3 controls id fed to the shift input of the Q960. Row 1 of the MAQ16/3 has an 8-step sequence for the Ian Fritz Teezer Through-Zero VCO which is fed to the Resonant LoPass Gate. Row 2 of the MAQ16/3 has also an 8-step sequence for the self-built Modular. Row 2 of the Q960 controls the Synthesizers.com Modular. The drum sounds are from the Zoom RhythmTrak RT-323 which is synchronized by the MAQ16/3 via MIDI. The VP-330 strings are performed on the Roland XP-80, the bass on the Clavia Nord Lead 1 and some additional chords on the Waldorf Q Keyboard. |
The Eagle
has landed Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 224MB Time : 9:50 Music from video |
| 13-05-2010 | This afternoon I came up with a sequence with 3 voices on the Doepfer MAQ16/3 which sounded rather nice. The 3 voices are the Synthesizers.com Modular, the self-built Modular and the Ian Fritz Teezer Through-Zero VCO fed to the Resonant LoPass Gate. This evening I programmed Nodal to transpose the 3 sequences on the Doepfer MAQ16/3 and add another sequence for the CreamWare MiniMax ASB. I hooked up the Zoom RT-323 drum machine and in the video you see the result of the improvisation. The solo is played on the Clavia Nord Lead 1, the Mellotron strings on the Roland XP-80 and some additional chords on the Waldorf Q Keyboard. |
An
apocaliptic theme Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 187MB Time : 8:13 Music from video |
| 11-05-2010 | This piece of music is sequenced in Nodal. It started last evening when I hooked up the Zoom RT-323 drum machine to be controlled by Nodal. The bass sequence is performed by the Ian Fritz Teezer Through-Zero VCO from which the sawtooth wave is fed to the Resonant LoPass Gate. Then you hear the tuned-up bass voice from the Zoom RT-323 doing a semi-random sequence. After that the Mellotron sound from the Roland XP-80 is introduced and the high-pitched sequence from the Creamware MiniMax ASB. The chords and occasional bass are performed on the Waldorf Q Keyboard and the solo on the Clavia Nord Lead 1. |
An agonizing
theme Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 194MB Time : 8:31 Music from video Nodal file |
| 07-05-2010 |
Again last night I was playing around with Nodal. This time I synchronized the
Doepfer MAQ16/3 sequencer from Nodal through MIDI. Nodal plays 3 sequences. The
first sequence is driving the Creamware MiniMax ASB, the second is transposing
the Synthesizers.com sequence and the third is doing the bassline performed by a
sine wave from the Ian Fritz Teezer Through-Zero VCO fed to the Resonant LoPass
Gate. The Doepfer MAQ16/3 plays two 7-step sequences. The first sequence is
driving the Synthesizers.com Modular which is transposed by Nodal, and the
second is driving the self-built Modular. The Nodal file contains the original file used for the video (Transpose) and a file where there the two sequences from the MAQ16/3 are programmed in Nodal (All Sequences). |
An enchanted
theme Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 17MB Time : 5:54 Music from video Nodal file |
| 05-05-2010 | Today, on the 5th of May, the 65th Liberation Day is celebrated in Holland. And I came up with this improvisation after some fiddling around. Did several takes because the lighting was horrible and could not get the picture sharp in order to read the text on the modules. Still not satisfied but it is as good as it gets with the current webcam. The Doepfer MAQ16/3 is playing two 8 step sequences. One driving the self built Modular and one driving the Ian Fritz Teezer Through-Zero VCO, 5Pulser and All-in EG modules together with the Resonant LoPass Gate. The TZ VCO is synced by a VCO from the self built Modular. Turning the sync depth knob on the TZ VCO I can sort of alternate between the sequences. I have to find out if the sync depth knob is wired correctly because it seems it behaves to wrong way around. |
A syncing
theme Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 176MB Time : 7:45 Music from video |
| 29-04-2010 | Again I was playing around with Nodal this evening and came up with these four coherent sequences which I liked a lot. The solo and the strings were improvised on that. Three synths are used for the four sequences. At first you hear the Creamware MiniMax ASB after which the Synthesizers.com and Waldorf Q Keyboard are joining. The Waldorf performs 2 sequences. You can see the Nodal screen just before the solo is played. The solo is performed on the Clavia Nord Lead 1 and the Mellotron strings on the Roland XP-80. |
A tranquil
theme Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 200MB Time : 8:47 Music from video Nodal file |
| 25-04-2010 |
I was experimenting with Nodal this evening and came up with this. It is one
network driving three instruments. As each instrument (voice group triangle) has
a different entry in the network it sounds like a musical canon. The first
instrument is the MiniMax ASB, the second the Clavia Nord Lead 1 and the third
the Waldorf Q Keyboard. The Mellotron strings are performed manually on the
Roland XP-80. Try Nodal yourself, it's fun (and cheap). |
A canon with
Nodal Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 27MB Time : 8:20 Music from video Nodal file |
| 23-04-2010 |
Last Tuesday I saw this
Nodal 1.7
announcement on the MATRIXSYNTH Blog. This morning I visited the
Nodal website and
looked at the 2 videos there. I thought it looked interesting so I downloaded a demo which was still version 1.6. This evening I have tried it and bought the license for some less than 30 euro's because I wanted to be able to save. Here you can see the first results. My attempt is very basic though. There are three sequences. The first driving the Creamware MiniMax ASB, the 2nd the Clavia Nord Lead 1 and the 3rd the Waldorf Q Keyboard. Try Nodal yourself, it's fun (and cheap). |
First steps
with Nodal Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 28MB Time : 7:50 Music from video Nodal file |
| 09-04-2010 | This sequence developed while I was experimenting with my newly built Ian Fritz Teezer Through-Zero VCO. Also the Buchla LoPass Gate is used to mix various sources. The Doepfer MAQ16/3 has an 8 step sequence on row 1 which is driving the Synthesizers.com, the TZ VCO and the Blacet MiniWave. Row 2 has an 8 step sequence which is driving the self-built Modular. Row 3 has a 16 step sequence driving the Roland XP-80 with a bass sound. The solo is performed on the Clavia Nord Lead 1 and the high string sound come from the Waldorf Q Keyboard. |
A
progressive theme Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 172MB Time : 7:39 Music from video |
| 27-03-2010 | A more straightforward setup is used for this theme. The Doepfer MAQ16/3 has three 6-step sequences: row 1 controls the Synthesizers.com Modular which also uses the Blacet MiniWave as sound source, row 2 the self built Modular and row 3 controls the wave of the Blacet MiniWave (you can see this in the beginning of the video). The Mellotron flutes are performed by the Roland XP-80, the minimal melody is also performed on the Clavia Nord Lead 1 and some accompanying sounds come from the Waldorf Q keyboard. All in all a true modest theme. |
A modest
theme Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 214MB Time : 9:23 Music from video |
| 13-03-2010 | I always wonder where the inspiration comes from but again I think this video is different then all the previous ones. It began this evening when looking at new items on the MATRIXSYNTH website when I looked at this video of the FabFilter Twin 2 virtual synth. I liked the demo and downloaded the trail at there website. I began to play with it in Ableton Live as VST and when browsing through the drums presets, I found an interesting snare drum. I altered the sound somewhat and the idea was born. Apart from the 5 MIDI tracks for controlling the Doepfer MAQ16/3 using the Novation Launchpad in Ableton Live, there are only 2 MIDI tracks with 3 clips each: one for the FabFilter Twin 2 drum sound and one controlling the Creamware MiniMax ASB with the bass sound. Then I dialed in two 8-step sequences on the Doepfer MAQ16/3 and it sounded very interesting. Added some Mellotron strings from the Roland XP-80 and there you have it. |
A warriors
theme Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 295MB Time : 12:53 Music from video |
| 09-03-2010 |
Thanks to YouTube user audibleobsession I managed to program Ableton Live to be
able to control the Doepfer MAQ16/3 sequencer with the Novation Launchpad. There
are still 2 problems with that: 1- When I push the buttons in user1 mode I can hear the MAQ16/3 going a little out of sync with the Live tempo. I managed to work around this by disabling the MIDI output to the Launchpad in Live. Disadvantage is that all the LEDs are disabled in the user1 and user2 modes so there is no visual feedback. 2- When I push a button (e.g. first step = 2) for sequencer row 1 and then switch to sequencer row 2, when pushing the same button the MIDI message does not seem to be sent. I first have to push another button (e.g. first step = 3) which then transmit OK and then push the button I intended to push which then also transmits OK. I guess it has something to do with AutoMap. Another limitation is the Ableton Live version that comes with the Launchpad which has a maximum of 8 MIDI and 8 audio tracks. I used 5 MIDI tracks in Live to control the MAQ16/3 in nearly the same manner I did in the last video. I am only using the top 4 rows in user1 mode. The buttons on the first row turns step 1 to 8 off and the second row turns step 1 to 8 on. The third row sets the first step of the 8 step sequence and the forth row sets the last step of the 8 step sequence. Also the top 4 arrow buttons on the right are used. The first one turns all the steps off and the second all the steps on. The third one chooses the first row on the MAQ16/3 sequencer and the forth one chooses the second row on the MAQ16/3 sequencer. You first have to choose the row on the sequencer whereafter the buttons apply for that row. The first row on the MAQ16/3 sequencer drives the Synthesizers.com Modular and the second row the self-built Modular. The MAQ16/3 is also synchronized with the tempo from Live. Vertical row 7 controls the Creamware MiniMax ASB which does the bass notes. The other rows contain samples from Live and some of my own. I intended to also capture the Ableton Live screen to give you a view whats going in Ableton Live but that AVI file turned out to be corrupt after the recording was finished. |
Launchpad
controlling a MAQ16/3 using Live Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 278MB Time : 13:11 Music from video |
| 27-02-2010 |
Last week I bought a Novation Launchpad to experiment further with Ableton Live.
But I also wanted to see if the Launchpad can be used to control the Doepfer
MAQ16/3. I discovered the AutoMap software provided with the Launchpad is a bit
of a disappointment. As far as I know now you cannot send a Program Change
message with the buttons. And the MAQ16/3 needs them. I also did not get the
MIDI learn function to work but maybe I missed something and the documentation
is not much help. Anyway, I used the MIDI-OX software to translate the MIDI notes, which the Launchpad sends, to Program Change commands with the Data Mapping option. I am only using the top 4 rows. The buttons on the first row turns step 1 to 8 on. The second row turns step 1 to 8 off. The third row sets the first step of the 8 step sequence and the forth row sets the last step of the 8 step sequence. Also the top 4 arrow buttons on the right are used. The first one turns all steps on. The second one turns all steps off. The third one chooses the first row on the MAQ16/3 sequencer and the forth one chooses the second row on the MAQ16/3 sequencer. You first have to choose the row on the sequencer where after the buttons apply for that row. It would be easier if the first four button rows could be used for row 1 on the sequencer and the second four button rows for row 2 but I could not map one note command to two program change commands. The first row on the MAQ16/3 sequencer drives the Synthesizers.com Modular and the second row the self-built Modular. This video is a demonstration and not intended to provide you music of a certain quality ;-) |
Launchpad
controlling a Doepfer MAQ16/3 Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 196MB Time : 8:38 Music from video |
| 06-02-2010 | Kind of inspired by YouTube user DoctorVague and Ian Boddy (when in Red Shift), I am experimenting with Ableton Live to see if it can be a help in analog sequencing. And tonight this lovely sequence came up so I thought, lets make a video. I have 2 MIDI tracks and 1 track with a drum loop. One MIDI track controls the self-built Modular and the 2nd MIDI track the Creamware MiniMax ASB. I couldn't connect the DotCom because I have only 1 MIDI/CV converter. Both MIDI tracks have several clips with looping 8 step sequence in different keys. But I have not found out how to change the clip of the 2 MIDI track at the same time and at the right bar so I click the clip on each track which causes the odd discrepancy in clips/keys and changing too soon; sorry for that. The melody is performed on the Roland XP-80 with a Mellotron voice. The Waldorf is doing what a Waldorf is good at; making these Waldorf sounds. The soloing is done on the Clavia Nord Lead 1 with an organ-type voice. |
A smooth
theme Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 231MB Time : 10:06 Music from video |
| 23-01-2010 |
The basis of this theme is the 16 step bass sequence which I made up last night
while walking the dog. The bass sound is a patch I used the last days to make a
fat bass sound. It uses the saw waveform of the two Q106 VCO's and a waveform
from the MiniWave. To make it more organic I used the Lopass Gate clone which is
slightly modulated by a LFO to vary the volume. Today I received a Roland SR-JV80-03 Piano expansion board for my XP-80 because I don't like the standard piano sounds in it. And I need some good piano sound for the band I occasionally rehearse with. On this board is a patch called 'Morning Mist'. And with C2 slider turned up and all the effects turned on it gives this ghost-fading-like sound. Those two ingredients together formed the improvisation you see and hear in this video. The transpose of the 2 sequence rows is performed by using a Behringer BCN44 which is on my left and not visible in the video; you can see the long MIDI cable from the sequencer over my legs which goes into the BCN44. The self-built Modular begins with a 4 step sequence and later on it changed to 6 and 8 steps. The Waldorf Q Keyboard is imitating a EMS Synthi AKS with these typical Jean Michel Jarre sounds. The solo is performed on the Clavia Nord Lead 1. |
A misty
theme Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 248MB Time : 10:49 Music from video |
| 08-01-2010 | My fiftiest video already. And we have a midget module in our midst! I bought a second hand Blacet MiniWave at the end of last year. I always wondered what the possibilities were with this module. I found the ModCan version somewhat expensive. The module was delivered last Monday. After fixing some problems with it, last night it was working. This evening I started the Doepfer sequencer with a 6 step sequence on row one and out of nothing the first sequence you hear was running out of the MiniWave using the standard bank 14. Row 3 with a 16 step sequence controls the variation of the wave of the MiniWave. Adding a high pitched 8 step sequence on row two for the self-built Modular resulted in a bird-like sound. Adding the Mellotron strings part on the Roland XP-80 was easy. Solo's on the Nord Lead 1 and the Waldorf Q Keyboard to add some variety. |
A birds
theme Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 215MB Time : 9:31 Music from video |
| 20-12-2009 | The theme of this video somewhat resembles the theme I uploaded on 16 October of this year. The first 2 rows of the Doepfer MAQ16/3 sequencer drive 2 voices with two six step sequences. The first voice you hear is from the Synthesizers.com which 2 VCO's are somewhat overdriven before they are processed by the Q150 VCF. The second voice is from the self built Modular with a bell-like sound. The brass-like bass and chords are done on the Waldorf Q Keyboard. The Mellotron strings are played on the Roland XP-80. The solo is performed on the Clavia Nord Lead 1. I noticed the solo could be somewhat louder; sorry for that. |
Yet another
symphonic theme Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 241MB Time : 10:29 Music from video |
| 07-12-2009 | The sequences in this theme seems to be fairly random but there is some structure. The Synthesizers.com Modular is driven by an 8 step sequence on row 1 of the Doepfer MAQ16/3 sequencer. The Self-Built Modular is driven by a 6 step sequence on row 2. Row 3 controls the timing of all 3 rows. Adding some delay on both Modulars adds to the random feeling of the sequences. I couldn't leave it without a melody so I added one at the end using the Mellotron flute voices on the Roland XP-80. |
A chaotic
theme Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 159MB Time : 7:00 Music from video |
| 30-11-2009 |
A simple and short arpeggiated theme this time. Only 3 keyboards are used. The
Waldorf Q Keyboard plays note 4 arpeggiated chords. Halfway I use the Xphorm
function using the modwheel to morph from one sound to another sound. The
melodies are played on the Clavia Nord Lead 1 and the Roland XP-80. |
A simple
arpeggiated theme Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 96MB Time : 4:16 Music from video |
| 15-11-2009 |
This theme is being played with only the black keys on the keyboard and not to
be confused with Zappa's extremely difficult 'Black Page' ;-) At first you hear the bass line which is a 16-step sequence played by the Creamware MiniMax ASB. After that an 8-step sequence from the Synthesizers.com Modular and a 16-step sequence from the self-built Modular which uses the phaser from the TC Electronic M300. The improvised chords and solo's are performed on the Waldorf Q Keyboard and the Clavia Nord Lead 1. The Roland Juno-60 you see on the top is from a friend and is doing nothing because it is broken; most of the sliders do nothing. |
A black keys
theme Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 141MB Time : 6:15 Music from video |
| 23-10-2009 |
This rocking theme took several takes before the number of mistakes were
acceptable ;-) The 3 rows of the Doepfer MAQ16/3 sequencer drive 4 voices. The bass line consists of 2 voices; one Q106 VCO through the Q150 transistor ladder filter and one Q106 VCO through the CGS Steiner Synthacon VCF and the Oakley Equinoxe phaser. These first 2 voices have the same 8 step sequence running on row 3. The self build Modular (row 2) and the Creamware Minimax ASB (row 1) both have different 6 step sequences. The chords are performed on the Clavia Nord Lead 1. The solo's on the Roland XP-80 with a synth lead sound and the Waldorf Q Keyboard with a church-organ-like sound. |
A rocking
theme Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 99MB Time : 4:26 Music from video |
| 16-10-2009 |
This theme is somewhat like the symphonic theme I uploaded in February of this
year, yet it is also quite different ;-) The 3 rows of the Doepfer MAQ16/3 sequencer drive 4 voices. The first voice you hear is one Q106 VCO through the CGS Steiner Synthacon VCF and the Oakley Equinoxe phaser. The second voice one Q106 VCO through the Q150 transistor ladder filter. These first 2 voices have the same 4 step sequence running on row 3. Then you hear the self build Modular running on row 2 and after that the Creamware Minimax ASB running on row 1. These 2 voices start each with a 4 step sequence which after a while is varied between 5 and 8 steps manually. Then the bass and the theme are played on the Waldorf Q keyboard with a PPG-like sound. The Mellotron-like strings are played on the Roland XP-80. The solo is performed on the Clavia Nord Lead 1. |
Another
symphonic theme Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 196MB Time : 8:36 Music from video |
| 04-10-2009 | This theme is inspired by an arpeggiator from the Waldorf Q keyboard which I programmed as sequence to be performed by the Q. At first you hear a bass-like sound from the Creamware MiniMax ASB. After that the Synthesizers.com Modular and the self built Modular are added. At last the sequence from the Waldorf Q Keyboard is added. By varying the decay on the Q the sound becomes more lively. The accompaniment is played on the Clavia Nord Lead 1 and the Roland XP-80. |
A stressed
theme Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 212MB Time : 9:20 Music from video |
| 28-09-2009 |
YouTube user Justwaving made a video in februari 2009 with a theme and sound I
like very much. The original video can be found
here. Last night I was looking in my YouTube favourites and played the video again. I decided to program the theme into my sequencer and play around with it but I did not try to reproduce the sounds. Also altered the main sequence a little bit to match the chords. And this is what has become of it. The hand cam actions are not to steady but I thought I show you around to see what is happening. The sequencer clock is from the Waldorf Q keyboard which drives the Doepfer MAQ16/3. The Doepfer has 2 sequences; a 32 step sequence on the first 2 rows with the main theme on the Creamware MiniMax ASB and an 16 step sequence on the 3rd row driving the Synthesizers.com. The 8 step sequence on the Waldorf Q Keyboard does the string sound on the Q with the chords C, Em, F and Am. The solo is performed on the Clavia Nord Lead 1. The choir sound, which is a little bit loud at the beginning, is from the Roland XP-80. |
A borrowed
theme Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 202MB Time : 8:59 Music from video |
| 18-09-2009 |
I have got to apologies for the camera position; I don't expect you are eager to
see my hairy arms. But it was around midnight when I decided to make this clip
and I also had to let the dog out before going to bed. So I had no second chance
and just tried to capture the moment. What you hear and see is basically some experimental music. Two 8 step sequences on the Doepfer MAQ16/3 are driving the self built Modular and the Creamware MiniMax ASB. Some strings from the Clavia Nord Lead 1 to get a layer; sometimes modulating the 2nd VCO's pitch to get some nice variation. And the odd bass from the Roland XP-80 to spice things up. Upon all that I am fiddling around with the Doepfer R2M Ribbon Controller which is connected with the CV outputs to the Synthesizers.com Modular. The resonance knob of the Q150 Transistor Ladder filter is on 10 and during the 'solo' I vary the frequency knob from 0 to around 5. |
An
experimental theme Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 240MB Time : 10:29 Music from video |
| 06-09-2009 |
I wanted to show off with a Doepfer R2M ribbon controller I bought
second hand
2 days ago. I hope you excuse me for the odd false note because it is not easy
to get the pitch right. I have put some marks with a pencil on the side to have
some guidance. In the beginning you hear the 8-step sequences from the self-built Modular and the Creamware MiniMax ASB (not visible). After that the 3rd sequence is added which drives the Clavia Nord Lead 1 generating a brass-type sound. This is a 12-step sequence but the timing is different as for rows 1 and 2. The Solina-like strings is produced by the Waldorf Q keyboard. The solo comes from the Synthesizers.com Modular which is driven by the CV1, CV2 and gate outputs from the Doepfer R2M. The CV1 is for the pitch and CV2 (pressure) is for the pulse width of the pulse wave. The bass in the last part also comes from the Nord Lead 1. |
A sliding
theme Bit rate : 3173kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 154MB Time : 6:46 Music from video |
| 24-07-2009 | Again, like the previous odd time signature theme video, the time signature for this theme is 5/4. But this time no solo's. The Waldorf sequencer has an 8 step sequence with 4 x 1/8, 2 x 1/4 and 2 x 1/8 step-lengths. The Doepfer MAQ16/3 has 10 step sequences on three rows driving the Synthesizers.com on row 1, the self-built Modular on row 2 and the Creamware MiniMax ASB on row 3. So there are 4 different sequences running. The first sequence you hear come from the Waldorf Q Keyboard and the other 3 sequences (order MiniMax, MFM, Synthesizers.com) are added by turning up the volume on the little Behringer mixer. Only the Waldorf Q and Synthesizers.com sequences are transposed from the Waldorf Q Keyboard. The keyboard aftertouch modulates the Q sequence. The XP80 has the Vintage Keys card and provides the Mellotron Violin sound. The bass part is played on the Clavia Nord Lead 1. Notice that I forgot to turn up the volume for the Nord Lead which took me some time to figure out. |
Another odd
time signature theme Bit rate : 2079kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 136MB Time : 10:19 Music from video |
| 19-07-2009 | This is a somewhat melancholic theme so I hope you won't get depressed. The ring modulator sounding 8 step sequence is produced by the Synthesizers.com Modular using a MFOS Dual VCA and the faster 16 step sequence comes from the self-build Modular. The Waldorf Q Keyboard produces an AKAI-AX80-like string sound. The first solo comes from the Clavia Nord Lead 1 and after that the volume is turned up for the Creamware MiniMax ASB which is also controlled from the Clavia keyboard. The Roland XP-80 produces a Mellotron Violins sound. |
A
melancholic theme Bit rate : 2079kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 82MB Time : 6:16 Music from video |
| 27-06-2009 | This theme can somewhat be compared with the previous uploaded Minimal theme. The first version of this theme had only the Waldorf Q with the sequence and the Nord Lead 1 for the solo. I hooked up the MAQ16/3 and added some sequences to make it more interesting. The first sequence is a 4 step one from the MAQ16/3. The second and main sequence is a 32 step sequence from the Waldorf Q Keyboard. This sequencer also drives the clock for the MAQ16/3. The transpose for the MiniMax and the Q is done form the Q's keyboard. The Theremin like solo is performed on the Clavia Nord Lead 1. After that a rhythmic 8 step sequence from the self-build Modular joins and an 8 step sequence from the Synthesizers.com Modular. These sequences are not transposed and that's the reason the third transpose is different. The Mellotron Choir sound is from the Roland XP-80 which has the Vintage 70&80 card in it. |
A subtle
theme Music from video |
| 11-06-2009 | A somewhat bombastic symphonic theme this time. The Doepfer MAQ16/3 has two 6 step sequences on rows 1 and 3 driving the Synthesizers.com on row 1 and the Creamware MiniMax ASB on row 3. The steps on row 2 are varied from 4 to 10 steps driving the self-built Modular. The first sequence you hear comes from the MiniMax, the second sequence from the Synthesizers.com and the third sequence from the self-built Modular. The Roland XP80 is responsible for the tortured sound. The solo's are played on the Clavia Nord Lead 1 and the Waldorf Q Keyboard. |
A somewhat
bombastic theme Music from video |
| 01-06-2009 |
This is a short demo of the Resonant LoPass Gate which is a clone of the famous
Buchla 292c LoPass Gate. Thomas White is the one who made this possible by
producing the schematics and the PCB. The PCB with components already on it I
got 2nd hand from someone in Belgium. The two Vactrols on it are VTL5C6, which
are the fast type. I added the components for the mixer section and got the
panel, pots and knobs from The BrideChamber. In this demo the patching is as follows: On the LPG audio input 1 is a DotCom VCO with a triangle wave. On the LPG audio input 2 is another DotCom VCO with a triangle wave. On the LPG Control input is the Gate of the Doepfer MAQ16/3 sequencer. You can see me adjusting the length of the gate with the knobs on the MAQ16/3. The CV of the MAQ16/3 is going to the VCO's. On the LPG CV 1 input is the output of a DotCom Envelope Generator (settings A-0, D-4.5, S-0, R-2). So when turning the CV 1 knob up, the output of the EG is mixed with the Gate signal. Initially the CV 1 knob is down. The LPG's output goes to the AKAI Head Rush E2 which is switched on after a while during the music bit. I couldn't help to put a little music in the middle of this video, hope you don't mind. The resonance in the Frequency mode is quiet strong but I wanted to show the full turn; perhaps you will hear some clipping. |
Demo Resonant LoPass Gate |
| 24-05-2009 |
The time signature for this theme is 5/4 so its a little bit difficult to track
the chords and the solo. But it turned out well I think. The Waldorf sequencer
has an 8 step sequence with 6 x 1/8 step-lengths and 2 x 1/4 step-lengths. The
Doepfer MAQ16/3 has 10 step sequences on two rows driving the Synthesizers.com
and the self-built Modular. The first odd note sequences comes from the
self-built Modular, the second sequence from the Synthesizers.com and the third
sequence from the Waldorf Q Keyboard. The Roland XP80 is currently on the
keyboard stand because I have to practice some music to be played on a 50 year
anniversary party together with some Tidal Wave members from some 30 years ago.
The XP80 has the Vintage Keys card which contain some Mellotron sounds. The solo
is played on the Clavia Nord Lead 1. Notice you can see our dog Zoë in the mirror door behind me. |
An odd time
signature theme Music from video |
| 07-05-2009 | This was a very quick one. From the initial idea, which started with fiddling around with the sequencer, it all took less than an hour and the video was in one take. The main 8 step sequence is coming from the Waldorf Q Keyboard; the Doepfer MAQ16/3 is synchronized to that. The Doepfer drives the Synthesizers.com Modular with the 2nd 8 step sequence you hear and the self-built Modular with the 3rd 8 step sequence which has a sort of Roland CR-78 rhythm box sound. Some simple improvised solo's on the Nord Lead 1 and the Korg 900PS completes this minimal theme. |
A minimal
theme Music from video |
| 02-05-2009 | A simple single 8 step sequence (c3 f2 c#3 f#2 f3 d2 c3 g2, tempo 80) drives the Synthesizers.com Modular. The Q150 transistor ladder filter is modulated with 2 MFM VCO's running a high frequency square wave on the 2 separate frequency inputs on the Q150. SynthStrings are performed on the Clavia Nord Lead 1 (Chords Fm C Bbm Dm). The improvised screaming solo is performed by the Waldorf Q Keyboard. The Korg 900PS solo's are just the opposite of the Q's solo. |
A screaming
theme Music from video |
| 26-04-2009 | This week I found out that Wieb Klaver has suddenly passed away about a half year ago. About 28 years ago I got to know Wieb when joining the band Finger where he was the drummer. After that Wieb developed to become a true inspirator and motivator from me in both music and electronics. I learned a lot from him and that knowledge appeared to be very valuable in my further live. But after a few years we both went our own ways and the contact was gradually lost. Some weeks ago I discovered his profile on LinkedIn and tried to get back in touch with him. But I never got an answer... | Theme for Wieb Klaver |
| 22-04-2009 |
A sort-of Chinese like theme with a sequenced accompaniment may seem an odd
combination. But I kind of liked it. The internal sequencer of the Waldorf Q
Keyboard is the master sequencer; the Doepfer MAQ16/3 is synchronized to that.
The sound from the Waldorf Q Keyboard is the first sequence you hear. The MFM,
using the Synthesizers.com Q107 filter is the 2nd sequencer you hear; the MFM is
driven by the MAQ 16/3. The 3rd sequence you hear is from the Creamware MiniMax
ASB (only shortly visible at the end of the video) which is driven by the internal Waldorf Q
Keyboard sequencer. The first solo is from the Korg 900PS with an Oldfield-like
sound. The Clavia Nord Lead 1 is also linked to the Synthesizers.com Modular so
you hear 2 sounds when I play the Nord Lead 1 keyboard for solo's. At the end you see a short shot of our dog Zoë who is always keeping me company when I am playing or recording. |
An odd theme Music from video |
| 11-04-2009 | The first theme with the Waldorf Q Keyboard. At first you hear the sequence from the Synthesizers.com Modular driven by row 1 of the Doepfer MAQ16/3. After that the volume is raised for the sequence from the self built Modular driven by MAQ's row 2. Then the arpeggiated sound of the Waldorf Q Keyboard, which is MIDI synchronized from the Doepfer MAQ16/3, comes in. This arpeggiated sound reminds me somewhat of the 'Black Noise' album by 'FM' from some 30 years ago, for example the track Aldebaran. The strings are performed by the Clavia Nord Lead 1 and the solo is played on the Korg 900PS. |
An
arpeggiated theme Music from video |
| 05-04-2009 | This a probably a boring video if you are not interested in the Waldorf Q Keyboard. The Doepfer MAQ16/3 sequencer is driving the Synthesizers.com with a bass sound and the self-built Modular with the accompanying melody. The internal sequencer of the Waldorf Q Keyboard is synchronized with the MAQ16/3 MIDI clock doing a 8 step sequence which I transpose with the keyboard (to make the music a little bit less boring ;-). Fiddling with various dials but mainly the pulse width dials on VCO 1 and 2 to scan through the wave tables of the Alt1 wave selection, with the cutoff, resonance and envelop amount for the 24dB lowpass filter and with the decay for the filter ADSR. At 09:35 I switch to the PPG filter. | Exploring the Waldorf Q Keyboard |
| 22-03-2009 | This time I experimented with changing between 3 different sequences using 3 presets from the Doepfer MAQ16/3. At first you hear the bass sequence from the Synthesizers.com Modular driven by row 1 of the Doepfer MAQ16/3. After that the volume is raised for the sequence from the self built Modular driven by MAQ's row 2. The 3rd sequence comes from the Creamware MiniMax ASB which is driven by MAQ's row 3. The strings are performed by the AKAI AX80 and the solo's are played on the Korg 900PS and the Clavia Nord Lead 1. You see, the setting is somewhat the same as the previous video but is sounds different. | A changing theme |
| 14-03-2009 |
I dedicate this theme to my Muse. I tried to keep the theme modest and subtle
like my Muse. At first you hear a sequence from the Synthesizers.com Modular driven by row 1 of the Doepfer MAQ16/3. After that the VCF frequency is raised to hear the sequence from the self built Modular driven by MAQ's row 2. The 3rd sequence comes from the Creamware MiniMax ASB which is driven by MAQ's row 3. The strings are performed by the AKAI AX80 and the solo's are played on the Clavia Nord Lead 1 and the Korg 900PS (Accordion preset with Traveler on 3.5). |
A theme for my Muse |
| 23-02-2009 |
My 25th video upload to YouTube so a little anniversary! A symphonic theme this time and did it all in 1 take. I was a little worried that the volume was somewhat too loud because of the heavy bass line. But I did not hear obvious clipping and I did not have the time to record it again. At first you hear a sequence from the Synthesizers.com Modular driven by row 1 of the Doepfer MAQ16/3. After that the volume is turned up for the sequence from the self built Modular driven by MAQ's row 2. The 3rd sequence comes from the Creamware MiniMax ASB which is driven by MAQ's row 3. The bass line and the melodies are performed on the AKAI AX80 and the Clavia Nord Lead 1. |
A symphonic theme |
| 14-02-2009 | For the occasion of Valentine's Day a somewhat romantic theme. Row 1 of the Doepfer MAQ16/3 drives the Synthesizers.com Modular, row 2 the self built Modular and row 3 the Creamware MiniMax ASB. The solo's are performed by the AKAI AX80 with the P1 piano preset and the Korg 900PS with the Voice and Clarinet presets. The cello like bass is performed by the Clavia Nord Lead 1. | A Saint Valentine's Day theme |
| 06-02-2009 | Made this short clip after investigating ratcheting with a Doepfer MAQ16/3. Something which seems easy with a Synthesizers.com Q960 sequencer. Found out that it can be done on a Doepfer MAQ16/3 but it is not as flexible as with an Q960 setup and it is not so easy to do it right. I think I did this video 5 times before getting it right. The problem is switching the events from 't8.' to 't.8.' because they are 3 ticks on the dial apart. And the switching has to be done on the first 3 steps of the running sequence. I think it is easier to switch programs. Also this trick only works with the CV and gate outputs, not with the MIDI output. | Ratchet Sequence with a Doepfer MAQ16/3 |
| 05-02-2009 | I was investigating if some kind of ratcheting is possible with the Doepfer MAQ16/3 because it is now a hot item on the Synthesizers.com forum. Then this improvisation came along. At the end of the video you will here a sequence which seems to have some form of ratcheting but what you hear is some steps played fast and not one note multiple triggered at a step. The sequences you hear are performed by the Synthesizers.com Modular using the Ian Fritz 5Pulser Waveshaper and the MFM Modular using the CGS Steiner Low Pass filter. The first solo you hear is performed on the Creamware MiniMax ASB using the AKAI AX80 keyboard. The church organ type sound for bass and 2nd solo is played on the Clavia Nord Lead 1. | An unpretentious theme close-up |
| 30-01-2009 | Again this video has close-ups so you can follow most of what is happening. At the end of the video I am slightly losing track of the beat but I don't think it is to obvious. The first sequence you hear is performed by the MFM Modular using the CGS Steiner Low Pass filter. The second sequence you hear is performed by the Synthesizers.com Modular using the Ian Fritz 5Pulser Waveshaper and All-In EG. The chords (sort of) are played on the Clavia Nord Lead 1. The solo's are performed on the Creamware MiniMax ASB using the AKAI AX80 keyboard. | A brisk theme close-up |
| 16-01-2009 | This video has close-ups so you can follow most of what is happening. The difficulty was that at some point I play the bass line with my left hand and had to do all the camera positioning and the solo's with my right hand. The first sequence you hear is performed by the MFM Modular using the Synthesizers.com Q150 filter. The second sequence you hear is performed by slot A of the Nord Lead 1. The third bas sequence is performed by the Synthesizers.com Modular using the CGS Steiner filter. The bass line is performed by the MiniMax ASB using the AKAI AX80 keyboard. The solo's are performed on the Nord Lead 1 (slot B) and on the Korg 900PS. | A simple theme close-up |
| 10-01-2009 | An uptempo piece of sequencer music. The first sequence you hear is performed by the Synthesizers.com Modular using the CGS Steiner filter. The second sequence is performed by the MFM Modular using the Synthesizers.com Q150 filter. The AKAI AX80 is on chord memory so I can use one note to play chords. The AX80 also controls the pitch of the Synthesizers.com sequence. The difficulty was that the scale to play the chords and change the Synthesizers.com pitch (in Cm) was 2 semitones below the scale for the solo (in Dm). But I didn't wanted to scale down the Doepfer MAQ16/3 which would involve retuning all the knobs. The solo is performed on the Korg 900PS with the Funky Trumpet preset. In the last section the pitch bend switch is engaged. | A fast theme |
| 24-12-2008 |
Yet another interesting Redshift-like sequence. But I seem to lack the ability
to make it into something beautiful like Redshift does. Three different sequences, an 16 step sequence on the Synthesizers.com with one of the VCO's going through the Ian Fritz 5Pulser, an 1 and later 8 step sequence for the MFM through the CGS Steiner filter only using the Low Pass, and a 8 step sequence for the Nord Lead doing the bass. A simple melody and chord schema I made up in a few seconds which in my opinion does not do justice to the potential of the sequence. But, perhaps I will record and develop this later on. |
Yet, another simple theme |
| 10-12-2008 | The self build Modular (MFM) doing the African drum like sound and the Synthesizers.com with the CGS Steiner filter and the Ian Fritz 5-Pulser doing the odd note. Some improvisation on the AX80, the theme on the Nord Lead 1 and a singing G on the Kawai 100F completes the music. | A humble theme |
| 04-11-2008 | This is basically the same setup as for the video 'An even simpler theme' added on november the 1st but the music is more subtle. But somehow I can not reach the subtleness of the great masters in Electronic Music (e.g. Redshift, Free System Projekt or von Haulshoven). Still I hope you enjoy this. The Kawai 100F is responsible for the Ring Modulated background noise. Three different sequences, an 8 step sequence on the Synthesizers.com, a 12 and later 16 step sequence from a MFM VCO through the CGS Steiner filter only using the Band Pass input and a 1 and later 4 step sequence from a MFM VCO through an Ian Fritz 5Pulser through an Oakley Equinoxe Phaser. Again just 3 minor chords (Cm, Bbm and Fm) with chord memory on the AKAI AX80 and an improvised solo on the Nord Lead 1; a truly 2 finger system. | An even simpler theme; reprise |
| 01-11-2008 | An even simpler theme; just 3 minor chords (Cm, Bbm and Fm) and an improvised solo. The first 8 step sequence you hear is the Synthesizers.com which later transposes to the bass line. The second 12 and 16 step sequence is a MFM VCO through the CGS Steiner filter only using the Band Pass input. The third 8 step sequence (but all notes are the same) is a MFM VCO through an Ian Fritz 5Pulser through an Oakley Equinoxe Phaser. | An even simpler theme |
| 27-10-2008 | Another simple theme; still no keyboard wizardry here. The first sequenced sound is a MFM VCO through an Ian Fritz 5Pulser through an Oakley Equinoxe Phaser. The second sound is a MFM VCO through a CGS Steiner Filter. The bass line is done by the Synthesizers.com modular. The MAQ16/3 is not visible in this video but is on top of the cabinets. The phaser strings are produced by the Kawai K5000R and the solo's by the Clavia Nord lead 1 and the Kawai 100F. | Another simple theme |
| 14-10-2008 | This is a short demonstration of the Ian Fritz 5Pulser Waveshaper. Bought it as a full kit from the Bride Chamber. Building it was fairly simple and took about 4 hours. |
Demo Ian
Fritz 5Pulser Bit rate : 2079kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 78MB Time : 07:00 |
| 26-09-2008 | This is a short demonstration of the Oakley Equinoxe Voltage Controlled Phaser. The ramp waveforms of two Q106 VCO's are fed into a Q112 mixer which knobs are on 10. Output of the Q112 mixer is fed into the AUDIO IN of the Equinoxe. The AUDIO OUT of the Equinoxe goes into the Q108 VCA. Halfway the video the output of th YuSynth AC/DC mixer is plugged in. First the Equinoxe is modulated by the Q109 ADSR. Second by a sine waveform from the 2nd VCO and a LFO. The knobs of the Equinoxe from top to bottom: FREQUENCY, EMPHASIS, MODULATION DEPTH, LFO RATE. Left busses from top to bottom: AUDIO IN, CV IN. Right busses from top to bottom: AUDIO OUT, LFO OUT. |
Demo Oakley
Equinoxe Bit rate : 2079kbps Video size : 640x480 File size : 82MB Time : 05:36 |
| 24-09-2008 | A simple theme; no keyboard wizardry here. The Synthesizers.com sound uses the Oakley Equinoxe Voltage Controlled Phaser which is modulated by a LFO, an Envelope Generator and later on by a VCO. Row 1 of the MAQ16/3 drives the DotCom, row 2 the MFM and row 3 the Creamware MiniMax (not visible). The phaser strings are produced by the Kawai K5000R, the solo by the Clavia Nord lead 1 and the rhythm by the ZOOM RhythmTrak RT-323. | A simple theme |
| 18-09-2008 | Demonstration of Ken Stone's CGS35 Steiner Voltage Controlled HP, LP & BP Filter. Ramp waveforms of two Q106 VCO's are fed into a Q112 mixer which knobs are on 10. Output of Q112 mixer is fed into LP IN, BP IN and HP IN of the CGS35 Steiner Filter. The output of the CGS35 goes into the Q108 VCA. The CGS35 is modulated by a Q109 ADSR and 1V/Oct for keyboard tracking. The VCA is modulated by a Q109 ADSR. The knobs of the CGS35 from top to bottom: FREQUENCY, RESONANCE, FM1 (Q109). Left busses from top to bottom: HP IN, BP IN, LP IN. Right busses from top to bottom: FM1, FM2, OUT. | Demo CGS Steiner VCF |
| 15-09-2008 | Just an improvisation which I wanted to share with you. The MFM Modular does the bass line, the Synthesizers.com Modular the accompanying sequence, the ZOOM RT-323 the drums and the AKAI AX80 together with the Kawai K5000R the solos and the chords. |
Improvisation |
| 30-08-2008 | This time I recorded the video and audio with different applications. But I noticed the video is not as smooth as it should be. Row 1 of the MAQ16/3 has an 8 step sequence for the 2 Modulars. Row 3 transposes row 1. Row 2 drives the chord memory chords on the AX80. The Nord Lead 1 has a kind of PPG like sound. |
Clip
30-08-2008 |
| 05-08-2008 | This time tried to do some camera close-ups and moves but it is difficult doing it all alone. The video shows another sequencer improvisation. The Synthesizers.com sequence starts dry and then I switch on the AKAI Head Rush E2 in tape echo mode (blue device on the top right of the DotCom). You can hear how the sequence becomes alive. When I switch the connect switch on the Q124, the CV of row 1 of the MAQ16/3 is connected to the 1V/Oct of the Q107. Row 1 drives the DotCom and the MFM. Row 2 drives the Nord Lead 1 which 2nd VCO is detuned 5 semitones down to simulate chords. Row 3 adds 2 semitones to row 1 each 8 steps. The solo is done on the Kawai 100F. |
Clip
05-08-2008 |
| 04-08-2008 | Sequence is the same as the last video except for 1 note. Just an improvisation of only the Doepfer MAQ16/3 sequencer with 2 x 8 steps, the Synthesizers.com and MFM Modulars. |
Clip
04-08-2008 |
| 01-08-2008 | Some improvisation I made up this evening. Sequence is played on the 2 Modulars. In the first slow part only steps 1 and 5 of the 2 x 8 sequence on the Doepfer are active. In the second fast part all 2 x 8 sequence steps are active. Chords on the Nord Lead 1 and the solo on the Kawai 100F. |
Clip
01-08-2008 |
| 24-07-2008 | Rhythm sequence with an 8 step sequence on row 1 of the MAQ16/3. Row 3 controls the dynamics of row 1 which results in a switch on/off for each step. The Synthesizers.com Modular on top produces the high RM type sound, the MFM below produces the low noisy sound. |
Clip
24-07-2008 |
| 20-06-2008 | A simple theme. Doepfer row 1 drives the Synthesizers.com (the sound at the beginning)and row 3 the MiniMax ASB (second sound and bass). The MiniMax ASB is on my left and not visible in the video. AX80 is on chord memory so I can push 1 note to get a chord. The distinct sound of the DotCom is caused by patching the saw wave of oscillator 2 to the resonance input on the Q107 filter. Oscillator 2 is FM'ed slightly by a formant LFO from the modular below the DotCom. |
Clip
20-06-2008 |
| 24-05-2008 | Row 1 of the MAQ16/3 drives the DotCom which sequence you hear prominently. Row 2 drives the MFM doing the bass. Rhythm by the Zoom RT-323 from which I also transpose the Modulars. Chords are done on the Nord Lead 1. The DotCom's output is going through a Behringer VP-1 vintage phaser and a Akai Head Rush E2 for the delay. The Lexicon MPX-100 is for the overall reverb. |
Clip
24-05-2008 |
| 17-05-2008 | My first video. Sequences tempo is driven by the Zoom RT-323 from which I also transpose. The Doepfer MAQ16/3 drives the DotCom and MFM (My First Modular; self build). |
DotCom,
MFM and MAQ16/3 |
Be patient, there is more to come ...