Source Audio Artifakt [FX w/ Synthesizers #18] No Talk Audio Demo

Artifakt by Source Audio. Lo-fi, low grade reverb, bit-reduction, tape hissy, AM Radio goodess. Today I'm running some synths and electro gear through the Artifakt pedal, see what modes I've been vibing with. Pedal was edited all manually - on computer. No presets were used - So you'll see a pic of pedal starting point settings w/ each audition. Dry audio preceeds FX auditions...well usually. Recorded direct to Tascam DR-05, no other effects or mastering beyond routine normalization.

*Time* *Equipment* *Artifakt Mode*
0:00 | Sequential Multitrak | uVerb
0:45 | E-Mu Drumulator | Glitch
1:29 | Sequential Multitrak | Tape
2:07 | Behringer Poly800 | uVerb
3:42 | E-Mu Drumulator | uVerb
4:27 | Sequential Multitrak | Radio
5:03 | Tascam Porta One Ministudio | Radio
6:05 | Nord Electro 6D | Crush

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G-Storm Electro presents new album Superior Mirage coming May 23

Ten tracks of downtempo lo-fi ear-candy bliss. The first track is the mastered version of ClearSky which I just uploaded now on soundcloud. Also planning a album premiere event and chat on my YouTube channel the evening prior to official Bandcamp release. Hopefully you can sense my excitement about this one, it's been in the making since 2019. The results have been very much worth the effort and well exceeded my expectations going in. Hope you like it as much as I do.

E-MU ESI-32 for Pure Lofi Sampler Bliss [Demo]

Today I'm exploiting the ESI-32 rack sampler for lofi/crunchy/funky sound in multi-timbral mode. Drums were sampled at mono 22K then downsampled to 12K bandwidth, everything else down to 8K. All you're hearing is the ESI-32 sampler including built-in chorus, and internal LFO applied to autopan/vibrato. The audio was recorded direct to Tascam DR-05, no additional effects or mastering.

ESI-32: bit of an underdog, in that early 90s era when samplers started to overcome their limitations of memory, bandwidth, storage media, and processing capabilities. At a fraction of the current selling price for other vintage samplers of the late 80s that preceded it.

Champion Leccy Swan Hunter [Demo w/ Synthesizers #13]

The Swan Hunter by Champion Leccy.
Beautiful lo-fi, reverb-y (Belton brick) + delay (PT2399) goodess.
Today I'm running some synths through it.
Roland Juno-60
Korg MS-20
Casio CZ-1000
Formanta Maestro
and JV-2080 'Nice Piano' patch going thru my Pro-VCF eurorack filter.

And be sure to check out the Pro-VCF and my other cool eurorack modules available in my Reverb store.

Modbap Per4mer Performance FX [USER REVIEW + Demos] Eurorack

Today I am giving a user review of the Per4mer FX module by Modbap Modular.
The Per4mer is a DJ-Style Quad FX module designed with Hip-Hop, Trip-Hop, and Glitch music in mind.
But it also dishes up well for Trap, experiemental, and ambient excursions for sure.
But is Per4mer worth the coin?
Is it the right module for you?
I will be giving some quick thoughts about the build, and dig into some beat and loop mangling.
At the end I give some concluding remarks weighing the pros and cons.
My videos are not sponsored by anyone.
I purchased this product with my own moolah.
So you can expect my own objective opinions and observations.

Timestamps
0:00 Opening Demo - Ambient Bass Drone
0:27 Introduction
1:47 Demo - Chillout Loop
2:31 What is Per4mer?
3:25 Demo - Drum Machine
3:51 What's in the Box, and Construction
5:01 Concluding Summary Remarks

Recorded direct to Tascam DR-05.
No additional mastering or processing.

GSE - Clear Sky [Relaxing Downtempo Music]

Starting 2020 w/ lo-fi sugary sweet ear candy.
Chillin' things way down w/ a TR-606.
Recorded Live w/ overdubbed synth elements.
Post production in Cubase 7.

My DC571 Lo-Fi Dual Compressor Has Returned

Bringing this one back out of retirement.
Currently available in my Reverb Store.

There's nothing like an Analog Compressor to warm up your sound.
Make percussion grooves a little punchier, bass a bit snappier, and glue the mix together.
My DC571 module has TWO fully independent channels of no-nonsense audio compression made especially to give your Eurorack some of that subltle swingin' groove.
You can even cascade channel 1 output into channel 2 for even more compression.
The DC571 uses an 80s design dual compander chip (still in production) to work its mojo.
Each channel has controls for input level attenuation, output make-up gain, and a true bypass switch.
The DC571 is hand-crafted in USA in limited quantities.

Roland Juno-106 + Eurorack DEMO [Tesla Coil]

The Juno-106 has landed once again in the studio. I put together a little sequence on the BSP. And a warm saturation bassline in Eurorack.

Juno-106 | Timefactor | Big Sky: Arpeggio and swells
2xADSR | 4023 VCF (self resonance): Kick
Synth Box | JP6-VCF | 2xVCA | 106 Chorus module: bass line
Transistor-82 | Spring Tank Reverb | EMW VC Pan: Percussion
Modulations/Triggers: Batumi, Varigate4

Recorded live in 1 shot to Tascam DR-05
Some post processing in Cubase 7.

Transistor-82 Lo-Fi Analog Percussion Synthesizer Overview Demo #1

Today I am proud to introduce my Transistor-82:
a low tech analog percussion synthesizer Eurorack module.
It's been in the works over a year.
Circuit testing has been well...quite addictive!
First I explain the concept of Transistor-82 and how it came about.
Then take a quick tour of the front panel features/controls.
And close out with some audio demos.

Timestamps
0:00 Opening Demo
0:10 Intro, Development, and Lo-Fi Drum Brains
1:22 Opening Demo Continued
1:28 A Quick Tour of Transistor-82!
3:15 Audio Demos

Trigger shots coming from Varigate4.
CV modulations from S/H and Batumi LFOs.
Audio recorded direct to Tascam DR-05, no added effects.
Transistor-82 is now available in my Reverb Store.

Transistor-82 Percussion Synthesizer Now Available

Say hello to your new addiction! After a year in the works, Transistor-82 is finally here.
Available exclusively in my Reverb Store

Announcing the Transistor-82 Lo-Fi Analog Percussion Module

Thump, hiss, whack, booooom. Transistor-82 is a highly tweakable, retro percussion synthesizer in 14HP Eurorack format. This time around the Transistor-82 is different circuitry than its predecessor. But still has the same vintage charm + adds a ton of features and input CV control over many parameters. I have found this single voice, with this extent of control, can sound like 4 or 5 voices.
The Transistor-82 combines an oscillator with a noise source, along with an optional click transient. The noise source comprises two types: hat and snare (more filtered). With extensive control over decay, pitch, and the Oscillator/Noise Mix – you’ll never run out of old school percussion action.

FEATURES:
Sensitivity Trimmer – controls input trigger response
Decay Knob – controls overall decay
Decay Type Switch – Choose Normal/CV or Short. In Normal position, incoming CV can toggle Norm/Short. Approx 3V is the breakpoint of the toggle.
Oscillator Decay Knob – adds decay time to the Oscillator
Noise Type Switch – Choose Hat/CV or Snare noise types. In Hat position, incoming CV can toggle Hat/Snare. Approx 3V is the breakpoint of the toggle.
Pitch Knob – Initial frequency of the Oscillator.
Pitch CV Jack/Trimmer – control voltage for Oscillator Pitch
Bend Knob – The Decay envelope can affect Oscillator Pitch. 12-o’clock has no effect. CW from 12-o’clock adds to the initial pitch, CCW from 12-o’clock subtracts from initial pitch.
Click Switch – additional attack transient
Mix Knob – controls balance between noise and oscillator
Mix CV Jack/Trimmer – control voltage for Mix

Available mid-march. Be sure to check out my other cool modules available in my Reverb store.
More details on Modular Grid.

Transistor-82 Lo-Fi Analog Percussion Synthesizer Test (in progress)

You may remember my discontinued Transistor-80,
it was a retro analog percussion Eurorack module.
Simple, quirky, fun. But it just begged for more.
I've been working on an advanced version, today I am giving a sneak preview.
I'm calling it the Transistor-82.
It's been a long time coming, testing sessions have been well...
...quite addictive!

The Transistor-82 will have all different circuitry compared to the predecessor.
But retains that special early 80s Lo-Fi Synsonics / Cynare / Drumfire vibe.
Along with many proper drum synthesis controls.
And welcome additions including CV input control over many parameters.
More will be announced soon as progress and design concludes.

WARNING - loud analog percussion chirps bleeps chaos, watch your levels!
Trigger shots coming from Varigate4.
CV modulations from S/H and Batumi LFOs.
Audio recorded direct to Tascam DR-05, no effects. None.

Check out my Eurorack modules currently available in my Reverb store.

Coolwhip

M12 TonusVCF DeltaVCF JP6VCF Hats909 Transient Basimilus SpringReverb LoFiJunky BigSky

Something Wicked Fun This Way Comes

For the past two months I have been designing something mysterious and interesting. In this somewhat misleading teaser video I am tweaking its extreme aspects, a series of acid tests meant to discover its limits. The design intent is quite different from what you see here. It will still do these things if that's the sort of things you are into. I hope to have more to show very soon. Stay tuned.