Spyros Polychronopoulos & Jannis Anastasakis - Nyfida

video uploads by Spyros Polychronopoulos

"Welcome to the Nyfida Sound Box, a versatile device inviting you, the listener, to challenge the enclosed composed material’s form and intended use in perpetuity

Operating as an Audio Player for the compositions by Spyros Polychronopoulos and Jannis Anastasakis

Algorithmic Variation Employ an algorithm to simulate composer decisions and musician executions, resulting in endless unique variations of the material

Soundscape Generation Transform your surroundings into ever-changing auditory experiences, creating inherently distinctive soundscapes

Jamming Tool Interact with the album or the algorithmic variation of it, altering its sound through various effects and loops

Synthesizer Functionality Create distinctive sounds by morphing audio material according to your aesthetic preferences

Switch between modes by adjusting the Rotary switch. Here’s how to use each mode:
Position 0: The device is OFF

Position 1: Album Mode
Toggle switch off: Listen to the album as the composers intended.
Toggle switch on: Customize playback using Pots 1-4 for effects like Pitch Tremolo, Chorus, Distortion, and Reverb. Transform Nyfida into a synthesizer and compositional tool.

Position 2: Live Mode
Toggle switch off: Experience live playback with endless unique executions of the four tracks.
Toggle switch on: Interact with live execution using Pots 1-4 for effects like Pitch Tremolo, Chorus, Distortion, and Reverb.

Position 3: Deepen Mode
Toggle switch off: Immerse yourself in unique soundscapes using the endless variations of album tracks as a source.
Toggle switch on: Interact with the soundscapes using Pots 1-4 for effects like Detune, Speed, Distortion, and Reverb.
Switch between tracks using the button (LED blinks once) and adjust volume with the dedicated Volume Pot.

Advanced feature: Looper
Engage the looper in Rotary positions 1-3 with Toggle on by holding down the button for a loop size of up to 10 minutes. The looper supports multiple overdubs (adding new loops over existing ones).
Double-tap to clear the looper (LED blinks twice) when the Toggle switch is on in any Rotary position.
Return to Rotary position 0 (with Toggle on) to listen the loop on its own and adjust its characteristics using Pots 1-4, featuring effects like Pitch Tremolo, Chorus, Distortion, and Reverb. In this mode press the button once to play the loop in reverse. Switch Toggle off to silence Nyfida."

Read more at https://nyfidasoundbox.com/

Halloween vibes with Ghost and Bruxa

video upload by jamescigler

"Two spooky modules - the Endorphines x Andrew Huang Ghost and MakeNoise Bruxa - team up for two patches of eerie ambience for All Hallows Eve."

See the Halloween label below for more.

OXI Halloween Special : Track From Scratch ft OXI One, Coral and Meta

video upload by OXI Instruments

"Get into the Halloween spirit with the OXI Halloween Special! Using the OXI One, Coral, and Meta, this video showcases the creation of a spooky, retro-inspired horror track. From eerie arpeggios to chilling effects, these tools bring a haunting atmosphere perfect for the season. Dive into the setup and witness how these powerful modules come together to deliver terrifyingly good vibes. Happy Halloween, and stay spooky! 🎃👻

00:00 Introduction
00:26 Preparing the setup
01:39 Creating the Bass
03:08 Creating the Drums
05:00 Putting things together and adding Meta effects
06:05 Creating the Lead
07:12 Adding Chords
08:09 Refining the sounds
10:40 Saving everything!
11:20 Final touches with velocity and gates
12:28 Step by step Coral setup"

See the Halloween label below for more.

The David Bowie Flanger

video upload by Alex Ball

"A look at the Eventide Clockworks Instant Flanger from 1975, specifically in relation to how it was employed by Tony Visconti to create the unusual piano sound on Ashes to Ashes.

0:00 Intro
0:36 What is flanging?
2:18 BBDs and The Instant Flanger
3:56 How it works
6:38 Sound Medley
8:55 Recreating Ashes to Ashes
11:11 Summary and Outro Jam

For the sample pack, music, to get involved in monthly Q&As and to help me continue making videos, please check out my Patreon: / alexballmusic"

Introducing The Make Noise ReSynthesizer

Playlist of ReSynthesizer patch video uploads by MAKEN0ISE

"In this video we go over the history and concept of this new 7U system, and also visit Drop of Sun Studios here in West Asheville to let the ReSynthesizer encounter the sounds of various musical instruments.

A free pack of Morphagene Reels from the sessions can be found here:

https://freesound.org/people/makenois...

Vocals, Harmonium: Elisa Faires
Electric Sitra: Chandra Shukla
Pedal Steel: Mike Johnson
Piano: Walker
Recording engineer: Mike Johnson
Filming and edit: Peter, Lewis, and Walker

https://dropofsun.com/
https://elisafaires.com/
https://xambuca.com/bio"

The MSRP for the Make Noise ReSynthesizer System is $4599. Pre Order Now, Shipping in early November. Check with dealers on the right.

"Introducing the ReSynthesizer!

The ReSynthesizer can trace its origins to Spring 2023, with Walker and Rodent putting together a collection of modules to announce and demonstrate the Soundhack Spectraphon at Superbooth ‘23. We knew that these modules would need to complement Spectraphon in a way that would show its true capabilities. As such, this specialized layout comprised a single-system overview of the last 8 years of Make Noise module designs.

After Superbooth Walker and Peter continued to use a similar system configuration in videos for our Youtube and Instagram Channels, prompting some folks to speculate if it was to be our new 7U system. At that time we had no plans for a new system; in fact, this layout had been intended as temporary all along, but we found that it made a useful layout in almost all cases and so we continued using it in videos anyway. (The layout even gained the popular unofficial moniker “System X” thanks to the speculative work of Cinematic Laboratory and others.) Choices like the unusual placement of the Morphagene, adjacent to Spectraphon, which we initially assumed would be mainly for a very specific use-case, quickly became second nature to patch. The Spectraphon and Morphagene work together to ReSynthesize raw materials into lush soundscapes, microsound manipulations, or wherever the path leads.

In early 2024, we announced DXG for the easy mixdown of mono or stereo signals, and PrssPnt to add physical touch interaction. With these pieces in place, the ReSynthesizer is born. Pairing the Spectraphon with the Morphagene and the core Make Noise CV generation suite, and housed in the powerful and portable 4 Zone CV Bus Case, the ReSynthesizer is an open design blackboard ready for experimentation and discovery.

We’ve put this collection through its paces and have found it to hold up to any test we throw at it— we can’t wait to hear what sounds you find with it!"

• Voltage Controlled DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
• Voltage Controlled Spectral Analysis/Resynthesis/Noise Generation: Spectraphon
• Voltage Controlled Stereo Repeats and Halos: Mimeophon
• Voltage Controlled Stereo Granularization: Morphagene
• Complex Random Voltage Generator: Wogglebug
• Dual Analog Control Voltage generator: MATHS (x2!)
• Voltage Controlled Panning, Crossfading, and Mixing: X-PAN
• Polyphonic Time Shifting: TEMPI
• New School Sequencing: René
• Human Expression/Control: PrssPnt
• Stereo Low Pass Gating and Mixing: DXG
• Horizontal Control Signal Distribution and Indication, plus Final Outputs: CV Bus
• Voltage Controlled Multi-Mode Multi-Peak Stereo Filtering: QPAS
• 4 Zone 7U CV Bus case w/ original power supply and AC Adapter, Ready to Play
• Blanking panels as appropriate (selection may vary)
• Ships with 30 patch cables
• Comes with Lid, Highly portable, Meets requirements for carry-on luggage

Special thanks to Drop of Sun Studios, Elisa Faires, and Chandra Shukla for taking part in this recording session!

https://www.makenoisemusic.com/synthe..."

Introducing the Biotron from Playtronica (bioelectric MIDI controller)

video upload by Musical Miscellany

"The folks at Playtronica asked me to help them test the Biotron and be one of the first to show it off to the world. I really appreciate the honor. This is a small MIDI device designed to interact with plants. It's really cool!

You can purchase a Biotron here: https://shop.playtronica.com/products...
Promotional Code: KFLHVR10 (saves you 10% at checkout)

Intro & Overview - 0:00
Connections & calibration - 2:01
Setup with website - 3:14
Using w/online synthesizers - 4:19
Using w/Alchemy - 8:56
Final Thoughts - 11:37

Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/musicalmisce..."



Discover Biotron, the musical instrument that transforms plants into sound.

Play with your favorite plant and let nature compose your music. As the plant's natural electrical properties change, the sound evolves, creating a unique musical experience every time.

Ready to get started? Connect Biotron to a computer, tablet, or smartphone, and play with our online synth or your favorite music software/hardware. With no noticeable latency, Biotron responds just like any other MIDI controller.

- Play using plants as your instrument
- Change the sound based on the plant's natural responses
- Interact with nature to create music
- No musical skill needed
- Connect Biotron to your PC, phone, or tablet using the provided USB cable.
- Attach the electrodes to your plant. Ensure they are securely connected to the stems or leaves for optimal conductivity.
- Open Google Chrome and navigate to synth.playtronica.com, then choose any synth you like. Alternatively, use your preferred music software or hardware that accepts MIDI input.
- Interact with your plant by moving your hands near it, touching its leaves, or adjusting environmental factors like light and moisture to influence the sound.
- Experience the unique music generated by your plant's natural electrical activity translated into MIDI signals
- Biotron MIDI-controller and packaging
- USB-C cable is sold separately to reduce waste in case you have one already
- Alligator clips and patches are also not included, make sure you add whichever you need

AN EXCHANGE OF NOIZ HALLOWEEN 101724

video upload by thenoiztemple

This one is in via supporting member, thenoiztemple aka SPIKE the Percussionist. If you are not into horror flicks you might want to skip.
The concept of the event and the list of films follow:

"In this special event of AEON...a 2nd Halloween experiment occurred. Each performer was tasked with creating a soundscape using samples they derived from a horror film that was assigned to them.

Performances by:
00:20 GLASGOW SMILE - FRIDAY THE 13TH
15:06 BABALON WORKING - THE WICKER MAN
28:02 T.E.F. - HALLOWEEN
43:44 VERTIGO BLUE - NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET
57:35 ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING - THE SENTINEL
01:10:05 ETHER RESEARCH - POLTERGEIST

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An Exchange of Noiz (AEON) is a bi-monthly showcase of Experimental, Electronic, Drone, Ambient and just plain Weird Music in Houston, TX.

Curated by SPIKE the Percussionist. [ http://manipulate.net/ ]

The performance space is provided by Sound Exchange Record Store.
[ http://www.soundexchangehouston.com/ ]

The shows are free and beverages are provided by our sponsor 8th Wonder Brewery. [ https://8thwonder.com/ ]"

Arturia PolyBrute 12 - 64 Step Uplifting Dance Sequence

video upload by Scott McAuley Sounds

"Patches will be available at https://www.orano.co.uk/shop or http://www.synthsounds.co.uk

As you know I always like to test out the envelopes by creating apowerful pluck like sound, nothing better than that woody sound when the filter is low.
This also utilises the overdub ability of the sequencer, along with the motion record too.

quickly put a drum track over it to hear it in context. sounds very punchy :)"

Outside the box... in a box // Nice Ideas from the Kiviak WoFi

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Wo-Fi as in Lo-Fi - its got WiFi and it's Low Fi ... it's the Wo-Fi from Kiviak Instruments. It's a sampler giving us vintage 80s and 90s tones that sits in the modern studio with CV, MIDI, USB and yes... wifi

With emulations inspired by Akai S950, Emu SP-1200, Casio SK-1 and Yamaha VSS-30 you've got a whole load of vintage vibes at your fingertips.

In this demo I've explored it using drum loops which took me in a completely different direction than most demos I've heard. I thought they'd be an easier way to demonstrate the effect of the different 'machines' on the sound - and they really do sound great. Possibly another direction for future development to investigate expanding."

0:00 WoFi as in Lo-Fi
1:07 #1 Vintage Vibes on the Fly
2:56 Revisions per Patch
4:02 Pitch & Stretch
5:39 #2 Cloud Connectivity
10:40 #3 Texturer
12:51 Assign Touchstrip and LFO
14:00 #4 Memory Card
14:35 #5 Connectivity
15:41 #6 Sequences, Revisions and Cue Points
19:45 #7 Recording is Easy
21:17 Summing Up

J3PO King Korg Neo Presets -- Official Sounds Demo

video upload by J3PO

"You can purchase the preset pack here:
https://www.julianpollack.com/shop
The introductory price is $29.

All FX (chorus, reverbs, delays, etc.) are coming from within the patches themselves i.e. there's no other external processing on this demo save for some slight light leveling/compression for the purpose of uploading to YouTube.

The King Korg Neo is an unexpected gem, challenging assumptions about what a compact, portable, digital synth can be. Its sound is both vibrant and complex, weaving warm, analog-like textures with modern digital tones that feel raw yet polished. With a bold 24-voice polyphony and versatile oscillators, the King Korg Neo manages to feel timeless and forward-looking, carrying an unmistakable authenticity.

I also have patches available for the Prophet Rev 2, Prophet 6, OB-6, OB-X8, Prophet 5/10, Softube Model 84, Model 72, Arturia OB-Xa, Arturia Stage-73 and many others. If you're a Nord Stage 3 user, download my bank from the Nord Keyboards website. I have a sample pack, "J3PO x The Ox" (hip hop and soul keyboard and drum loops) available on Splice.

About the sound designer: Julian “J3PO” Pollack is a Los Angeles-based pianist/keyboardist and producer described by Timeout New York as a musician who “deftly balances virtuosity with tenderness.” Julian is known for his innovative use of keyboards and synthesizers in jazz, fusion, hip-hop, and electronic styles of music. Julian has toured extensively with the legendary artists Marcus Miller and Chris Botti, as well as performing with greats such as Herbie Hancock, Talib Kweli, David Sanborn, Michael League, Eric Harland, and others. Julian has worked closely as a sound designer with keyboard/synth companies Nord Keyboards, Sequential, and Oberheim, and has created factory presets for the Prophet 5, the Oberheim OB-X8, Take 5, Nord Stage 3, Nord Wave 2, and many others. In addition to these hardware keyboard companies, Julian also has done sound design for Universal Audio, Softube, and Cherry Audio.

Currently, Julian works exclusively with Spectrasonics in Pasadena, California."