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Synthesist Jean Luc Briançon, aka Kurtz Mindfields, shared this live performance, exploring the art of analog sequencing, using the NRsynth Ancestor and SynthR4 synthesizers.

Here’s what he shared about the technical details of the performance:

“I present to you a demo of synthesizers made by French luthiers, for whom I develop and explore musical possibilities. Whether they are Moog clones or modern analog instruments, the idea is to rediscover the possibilities of the old modular synthesizers, the sound, and the pleasure.

The Ancestor Moog NRsynth is extremely sensitive and features the original VCOs (3), filters (1 Moog + 1 Steiner Parker), VCAs, and mixers. It also has 2 LFOs + 1 noise generator.

The SynthR 4 is a semi-modular multi-tasker, equipped here with a Moog Ladder filter and the famous 4012 ARP (Moog clone). 3 LFOs + 2 noises… it also has 4 VCOs and 2 SUB VCOs.

The whole thing is controlled in real time through the powerful SynthR4 sequencing software.”

Developer Cem Olcay has introduced a new breakbeat drum app for iOS, BreakBud.

BreakBud lets you build and perform with beats using 16 pads, using 6 synthesized drum voices.

Features:

• 6 synthesized drum voices (100% synth, not sample based)
• 16 pads where each pad has its own sequencer pattern and parameter locks
• Super flexible sequencer where each row can have 1-16 steps (polyrhythms!) and microtiming with swing+nudge+humanizer combo
• A sweet, algorithmic pattern generator
• Full MIDI compatibility (pad in, pad out, voice in, sequencer out)
• AUv3 multiout support per drum voice

BreakBud is available now for $6.99 USD.

Today, Behringer shared this performance demo of the BMX hybrid sampling drum machine.

The Behringer BMX is an original design, but copies its look and some features from the Oberheim DMX, like its retro 8/12-bit sample rates.

Features:

• Drum machine with 8/12-bit sampling sound engine
• Line input allows for live recording and storage of your own samples
• Analog circuitry including ‘original’ lowpass filters
• 8 DAC’s with variable sample rate and 8/12-bit resolution
• 8-voice architecture with independent level and pan controls for each voice
• 64-step drum sequencer supports poly-meter, step-repeat, note-repeat, real-time triggering, track-mute and track-solo
• 8 independent analog outputs for external processing or recording your rhythms as multi-track audio
• Integrated FX bus features Wave Designer and dual-mode Analog Filter with per voice assignment
• 24 velocity-sensitive drum pads with after touch
• Live recording, editing and playback of analog filter cutoff via automation
• Storage of up to 16 songs and 256 patterns, all of which can be imported/exported during playback for unlimited songs and patterns
• Pattern Mode allows arrangement of patterns into full songs and setting number of repeats per song part
• Song Mode allows chaining songs together for live sets and expanded compositions
• Unique Auto Scroll feature enables improvisation in all modes
• Comprehensive MIDI In/Out/Thru plus USB implementation for synchronization and connection to external devices
• Sync options include USB, MIDI, Clock and Internal for maximum versatility
• Encoder for editing parameters such as Tempo, Swing, Probability, Flam and Random
• High-visibility 128×64 LCD graphic display for easy editing of program parameters
• Powerful headphone and main outputs on 1/4″ connectors

The Behringer BMX is priced at $459 USD outside the US. Behringer does not list a US price, but at least some US vendors are listing it for pre-order at the same price.