In the video, synthesist and developer O.Z. Hall takes a look at the new Synthesizers.com Q119A step sequencer.
The Q119A Sequencer is quad-width version of their original Q119 Sequencer. Like the original, the Q119A features three rows of analog step controls that can be configured as one 24-stage sequence or three 8-stage sequences. You can also control the reset point to create shorter sequences.
Pittsburgh Modular shared this extended intro video for their new Flamingo Eurorack module.
In the video, PM’s Richard Nicol and Michael Johnsen discuss the design of the Flamingo and demonstrate its sonic possibilities.
The module is part of PM’s ‘Safari’ series, a line of limited edition modules that are intended as proof of concepts for exploring new design ideas.
They say that the Flamingo builds on a concept discussed, but never implemented, by Don Buchla. The Flamingo introduces Center Clipping and Harmonic Interpolation to analog synthesis.
Center Clipping is a method of shaping a waveform from the inside out. Independently pulling the top half or bottom half of a waveform toward the middle.
Taking it a step further, Overtone adds another dimension to the analog waveform gymnastics by sliding and inverting the top and/or bottom of the waveform back on itself creating new types of wave shapes and shifting the fundamental in and out of focus.
The complex wave shaping capabilities of Center Clipping come at a cost. Center Clipping is a destructive process that can dramatically reduce the amplitude of waveforms. Harmonic Interpolation is the process of attempting to restore the center clipped waveform by allowing the analog circuitry to guess what the waveform should look like.
Spitfire Audio, best known for its film soundtracking-focused sample libraries, is now offering something more contemporary in the shape of Trinz Colours PST. Promising “fresh sounds, loops and textures from the UK drill scene,” this gives you a toolkit of sounds that you can use to create complete tracks.
Trinz Colours PST is Spitfire’s first collaboration with Quality Music Freak (QMF), a new creative division within the company that promises to bring “a contemporary perspective to sample libraries”. It’s been curated by drill producer Trinz, and contains a total of 48 editable presets.
These are divided into three sections – Loops (20), Keys (20) and Drums (8):
The multi-instrumental loops can be triggered as a complete performance in the lowest octave of your keyboard, and each of the stems has been split and colour-mapped across the remaining octaves.
The Keys section contains everything from subs to classic synth and electric piano sounds.
The Drums section offers both Trinz-created loops and complete kits. You can sculpt the sounds using a variety of effects.
“The name Colours PST is inspired by my sound palette,” says Trinz. “I try to create a whole spectrum of colours in my music – personal to me, but open to any genre. People listen to music for the lyrics, but personally, I listen to it for the message from the producer.”
