In the video, Frap Tools‘ Francesco Gennari discusses creating an electroacoustic piece that integrates the sound and articulation of an electric piano into a complex modular synthesizer patch patch.“The piece is not simply a juxtaposition of piano and synthesizer,” notes Gennari, “but rather a balanced environment where the acoustic and electronic sounds complement and influence each other.”
Gennari starts off with an introduction and performance, and then digs into the technical details of the performance, including mic setup, processing of the piano and details for the modular patch.
Watch the video, and share your thoughts on it in the comments!
Video Topics:
00:00 Introduction
00:19 Piano and modular performance
03:44 Track structure overview
03:59 Piano setup: mics, routing & processing
05:57 Double escapement
06:38 Usta: sequencing the synth voices
06:51 Main synth voice: Random Source NTO + Doepfer LPG
07:37 Noise layer controlled by the piano
08:41 Bass line: Falistri at audio rate + Cunsa
09:19 FX section overview
09:30 Disting EX: ping pong delay and reverb
10:38 Imitor Versio: reverse delay
11:23 Wave Multipliers: final distortion layer
The TR-1000 is the first Roland drum machine in over 40 years with true analog voices, and it goes far beyond the 808 and 909 with digital sound and sampling technologies.
Piecora digs into the TR-1000’s production workflow, compares it to recent Elektron boxes, and connects it to an OP-XY and builds some grooves.
Video Summary:
“The TR-1000 is a strange and wonderful machine that constantly has me returning to the manual to see if it can do “this or that” and often finding out it can do most things you throw at it. How does it compare to an Elektron machine? How does it sound? Is the workflow clunky or is it smooth? Could this be an addition to your setup or a stand alone machine? All this and more, this time on 120 minutes. Additionally we will talk smack about the OP-XY while also drooling on it at the same time.
Check it out and share your thoughts on the Roland TR-1000 in the comments!
Today, Loess-Labs introduces the Quad Creek, a semi-modular analog sound generator and effects unit, featuring four voltage-controlled band-pass filters and a variety of CV circuitry.
The multi-purpose nature of the band-pass filters allows for a variety of functions, including melodic drones, plucky percussion, wah-like audio effects, and more. Combined with a white noise module and dedicated CV circuitry, you can craft complex polyrhythmic percussive and melodic structures
The Quad Creek also features a 5 channel mixer, three stereo audio outputs, and two stereo audio inputs.
It will be available as a full unit, DIY kit, and PCBs later this year, and will be free hardware, with gerbers and schematics publicly available.
