Alesis Andromeda Tutorial 02 - Oscillators

In this video I will examine the OSCILLATOR and PRE-FILTER MIX sound modules in more detail.  I will introduce and explain topics for Oscillator FM, Filter FM, SYNC, Ring Modulation and Filter Feedback.  And I will also show how to program a couple of basic patches along the way.

CONTENTS
0:10 Introduction
0:35 Tune Page
1:32 Wave Page
2:39 ENV1 Page
3:13 Patch: Classic Or Deviant Sync
4:56 OSC2FM Page
7:57 NZEXT Page
8:48 Modulations + Control Routes
9:49 Patch: Mod-Wheel PWM
11:23 Pre-Filter Mix: Ring Mod + Filter Feedback
12:14 Closing

Join me for my next video which will cover the Filters in more depth, including examples of Filter FM and Filter Feedback.  Thanks for watching!

Alesis Andromeda Tutorial 01 - Introduction

Contents
0:10 Introduction
0:38 Approach
1:43 Setup
2:18 Modules and Sound Architecture Theory
3:41 Programming Interface
5:49 Oscillator and Pre-Filter Modules
7:36 Filter and Post-Filter Modules
9:09 Envelopes Module
10:14 LFO, Effects, Clock Modules
11:10 Closing

The next video tutorial will expand upon Oscillators.

Andromeda Tutorials coming soon

Andromeda Tutorial 1: Introduction, Program Mode, and Modules has been scripted and filming should start today.

Kawai K5000S Wicked Soundscapes

This synth was literally rescued from a garbage heap.  I have refurbished it w/ a new LCD, reconstructed the shattered endcaps, and performed exhaustive deep-cleaning of the programming interface boards.  The sounds presented in this video mark my first work programming Additive.  All sounds are coming directly from the K5000S, no other processing added.

The Kawai K5000S is quite the under-rated Additive synthesizer.  It is unbelievable to me a piano company like Kawai have turned out such a stellar vehicle as this one.  Programming Additive requires a great deal of persistence, but the reward of huge sonics are smashing as digital sounds go.

The on-board effects engine is first rate.  The ensemble chorus is a faithful vintage emulation which I haven't really noticed available on any modern hardware synth @ 0:36

The K5000S has a precise formant filter for dialing in choirs @ 0:10, 1:28 and 3:06.

Sounds @ 2:13 and 2:31 feature prominently on my forthcoming track "Polar Shift".

Vintage electronic organs of the day used additive techniques to generate their sounds through electro-mechanical tone wheels.  Similarly in programming the K5000S, organ sounds are always pulling at you like gravity.  Most of them are static and some are quite interesting such as @ 2:56.

The last three sounds starting @ 4:22 were patches downloaded from the internet Chroom + Stucco (which use the on-board PWMs), and Microvox (additives). 

Update from the studio

Currently recording a new track Polar Shift.  It's doing very well.  I very much wanted from the beginning to use the K5000S Additive Synthesizer to generate some lush digital soundscape material for this project.  I believe my unit was literally saved from a garbage heap by environmental recyclers.  From previous post you'll remember the K5000S was my restoration project that came to me w/ a dead LCD, busted plastic endcaps, and non-functional programming interface.  Every single button and data dial were all thoroughly filled w/ some kind of sticky congealed beverage.  Now that I have gotten what appears to be all of the issues resolved, programming sounds on the K5000S has been enthralling.  It's deep, intense, and quite immersing.  I love that.  The K5000S is once again starting to unleash some amazing sounds!  Will be posting an audio demo of this beast very soon.

Matrix-12/Xpander Patches For Download

MATRIX-12/XPANDER SINGLE MODE PATCHES
BY G-STORM ELECTRO
Click this post for download links.

Cue List
0:05 LOWPHASE
0:10 BASSEFEM
0:13 LUSCIOUS
0:16 BASS-SYN
0:19 BOWED UP
0:23 PERCOMP
0:27 SURREAL
0:33 DTNDSQRS
0:39 DOUNOEP?
0:43 VOIGHT
0:49 COMEBACK
0:53 MU-SONIC
0:57 LUCKY-13
1:00 LFOSWEEP
1:06 SICKBASS
1:10 AGRESSOR
1:16 BASSIX
1:20 D-FIFTHS
1:24 TIDDLES
1:30 SQUAREE
1:33 RINGER
1:36 STRIGSYN
1:39 OBX PAD
1:44 BLINKERS
1:47 NOISYARP
1:50 SEM BASS
1:53 EPIC PAD
1:59 XPRESSIV
2:03 OB-LAG_R
2:06 RELEASER
2:13 FINALCVT
2:19 DENSITY
2:25 BIGSTRING
2:29 EPSILON
2:32 OBRCHIME

Quick Update, Happy July 4th

Some things in the works, coming soon.
1) Selected patches for the Matrix-12 should be available soon for download.
2) Kawai K5000S Additive Synthesizer Sounds
3) A new track, Polar Shift. It hinges on some sounds I'm working on the K5000S.
4) Alesis Andromeda Tutorials, and selected patch availability for download.
5) And my second vintage synth plugin in the works.

Matrix-12 Tutorial 4: Single Mode Master Settings, Multi Mode, Selected Patches

Final Video Tutorial 4 of 4

0:12 Introduction
0:28 SINGLE mode MASTER (global) settings
3:08 MULTI mode
5:18 Selected Patches: Some Insight
- 5:29 Patch = Ringer
- 6:54 Patch = D-Fifths
- 8:27 Patch = Limuidz (Factory Preset)
- 10:33 Patch = XPressiv

Matrix-12 (Xpander) Tutorial 3: Modulations Part II

In this video I continue discussion of MODULATION PAGES used for creating a SINGLE-mode patch.

0:13 Introduction
Focus on Programming:
0:50 Rave Hoover patch
4:23 Hi-Fi Crescendo Deep Chord

Matrix-12 (Xpander) Tutorial 2: Modulation Part I

In this video I will introduce the MODULATION PAGES used for creating a SINGLE-mode patch.

0:10 Introduction
1:06 Modulation Matrix Theory
1:55 Modulation Pages
2:29 Adding and Deleting Modulation Sources
Programming:
3:58 Simple Juno Bass Sound
6:44 Classic SYNC Sweep Lead

My next video will continue discussion of modulations and programming a Rave Hoover sound, and a Hi-Fi Crescendo Deep Chord as heard at the end of Tutorial 1.