This video, Telemark Machinedrum, demos the semi-modular Analogue Solutions Telemark Synthesizer.

The Telemark is a rack mount version of Analogue Solutions’ Semblance monosynth, with the addition of signal patch points. It will run from MIDI or can be sequenced the analogue way.

UK price is £599 exc. tax and VAT.

If you’ve used the Analogue Solutions Telemark Synth, leave a comment with your thoughts!

via bigcitymusic:

Here’s the incredible sounding Analogue Solutions semi-modular Telemark. It’s based on the Oberheim SEM but it definitely has the signature ASol gnarly factor.

The Telemark opens the SEMblance model to have patch points, allowing you to integrate it with other synth gear easily. You can process external sounds with the Telemark too. It has a great sounding filter with low, high and an extensive bandpass mode

For this demo, we’re using the low pass mode only. Sequencing and drum sounds courtesy of the Elektron Machinedrum.

Sherman FB2 MIDI Control Fun

via bigcitymusic:

It seems like every time we turn on the Sherman Filterbank 2 we get new and interesting sounds. We have never messed with the MIDI control before and thought it would be an opportune time for a video.

The Elektron MachineDrum is sequencing the drums and controlling the cutoff of filter 1 & 2 as well as the the release on the AR envelope. If you watch closely, you can see us un-mute the MIDI sequencer channel on the MD, engaging MIDI control.

The Sherman Filterbank is a load of fun, and certainly one of the best values in the analog processor realm!

monomachine meets videoscope

via erasemusic:

“hello, you are watching a machine that can talk and freak” www.erasemusic.com

Good people around the globe, the hydra just got two extra heads. In other words – Monomachine OS 1.20 is here!

Two new machines have been added in this magnificent update, allowing you to use your own customized waveforms. Read all about it in the updated Monomachine and C6 manuals (you’ll find them in the support section). The added waveform functionality is for MKII units only.

Vintage Collection, contains 7 of Puremagnetik’s old-school synthesizer libraries sourced directly from the classics of the 1970s and 80s:

• TeeBee – Roland® TB-303 instrument and loops.
• Circuit:30 – “Circuits” based on Moog® synthesizers and effects.
• Analog Bass Volume 1 – Assortment of deep analog bass instruments.
• P-50 Linear – Sounds from Roland’s® classic 1980’s D-50 synthesizer.
• String Machines – A collection of the great string synths from the 1970s.
• Eight Bit – Classic Commodore 64 SID chip sounds.
• Vintage 80’s Classics – assortment of great 1980s retro synths.

Producer Bundle, a collection of acoustic and electric instruments:

• Purple Kit – Custom built multi-mic maple drum kit and drum loops.
• PM Mark One – Fender Rhodes electronic piano.
• Technosphere – Sound design toolkit for composing and scoring.
• Guitar Rack Volume 1 – Stratocaster instrument and loops.
• Guitar Rack Volume 2 – Acoustic guitar instruments and loops.
• M-200 – Wurlitzer electronic piano multisample instrument.

Designer Bundle, a collection of Live Packs created exclusively for Ableton Live. It includes 6 of Puremagnetik’s unique Micropaks that utilize many of the new and innovative features of the Ableton Live environment:

• Retroputer – Modular instrument and sequencer based on the Elektron® Monomachine.
• Wavebase – Modular “Wavetable” instrument and Live Clips.
• Microdrum – Classic electronic and acoustic drum sounds with built in step-sequencer.
• RackPak – Over 100 sophisticated effects racks for Ableton Live.
• Juice – 60 fresh and new Operator presets.
• Elektrodrum – Versatile soundset modeled after the Elektron® Machinedrum.

The bundles are available for $60 USD each, or $90 USD for 2 bundles.

In a statement at the site, the Elektron team says that “Daniel’s strict determination, innovation and unsurpassed eye for detail resulted in instruments that have already reached cult status amongst musicians all over the world. He will live on forever through his machines.”

The Monomachine is a multiple synthesis keyboard synthesizer and advanced pattern based sequencer. A selection of synthesis engines is controlled through a unique drum machine style sequencer interface and a 37-note musical keyboard. The Monomachine has six sequencer tracks, one for each synthesis type. All tracks are independent and have a dedicated effects and delay engine. The Monomachine’s sequencer extends the traditional note-on/off commands of many hardware sequencers to include control over all parameters and envelopes, allowing significantly more dynamic sound.

The Monosynths represent a sort of best-of-class of classic synthesis technologies:

• SuperWave takes its inspiration from the analog world. It gives warm and thick sounds. The SuperSaw and SuperPulse is a paradise of oscillators and sub oscillators. The Ensemble is specialized in creating polyphonic textures, chords and harmonies.
• SID is based on the synthesis of the legendary SID chip, from the Commodore 64. The SID-chip was used in the first Elektron synth, the SidStation. The SID offers one oscillator of high quality MOS 6581 synthesis, complete with ringmod and sync.
• DigiPRO offers raw digital waveforms, which can be put into animated life. DigiPRO is harsh and electrical, and its sound stands out in the mix. The BeatBox can also be found here. It offers a percussive toolbox shaped in the traditions of the Machinedrum E12 synth.
• FM+ implements frequency modulation algorithms. What sets FM+ ahead of the competition is the fact that it addresses the complexity problem normally associated with FM synthesis. FM+ offers a fine tuned sound control engine which delivers dynamic musical space age sounds with ease, from an intuitive set of parameters.
• VO is the singing voice synthesis engine of the Monomachine. Offering full control over vocal, consonants and voice type, it is at your service to sing words in any language or dialect, or maybe form vocal sounds yet to be discovered.

Effects

Each Monomachine track is an independent synthesizer, with its own effects engine. The track effects are always at hand with dedicated controllers and form a natural extension of the Monosynths to shape the sound. The Track Effect System consists of five concurrent effects: 1-band EQ, 24dB Lo/Band/Hi-pass resonant filter with individual Q-control, Sample Rate Reduction and distortion. Additionally each track offers an individual tempo-synchronised tape-style delay engine.

Sound Control & Sequencing

The Monomachine features an advanced step sequencer for pattern based music creation. Extending from the traditional note-on/note-off sequencing, the Monomachine offers immediate control over all sound synthesis and effects parameters at any pattern step.

The Monomachine separates pitch sequencing from envelope trigging, offering three individual trig tracks for amplitude envelope, filter envelope and lfo trigging. Each track is further spiced with three multi-shaped tempo-synchronised interlaced LFO’s assignable to any of the 56 track-parameters.

Additionally the Monomachine offers a six-voice polyphonic mode, six tracks of MIDI sequencing, as well as a song arranger for creating full Monomachine songs. The Monomachine also fits perfect into a live situation using the multi trig mode or studio environment using multi map for phrase trigging.

Pricing and Availability

The Monomachine SFX-6 is available direct from Elektron. All prices include one year full warranty and ten days money back guarantee.

Pricing:

• Inside the European Union: EUR 1950
• Sweden: SEK 18,000
• US and the rest of the world: USD 1900

The Sweden and Euro prices include sales tax as required by law.

For sound clips and additional details, visit the Monomachine website.

Monomachine SFX-6 Specifications

Sound Control

• 6 Track Internal Sequencer
• 6 Track External MIDI Sequencer
• 64 Step Maximum Pattern Length
• 128x User Programmable Patterns
• 32x User Programmable Songs
• 18x Tempo Synced interlaced LFO’s
• 6×56 Parameter Locks per sequencer step
• Full Real-time Control
• Full MIDI Support

Effects

• 6x Tape-style Tempo-synced Delay
• 6x 1-Band EQ
• 6x Resonant 24db lp/bp/hp
• 6x Sample Rate Reduction
• 6x Distortion
• Machine effects for Reverb, Chorus etc

Sound Generating System

• 5x Monosynths
• 10 Individual Synthesis Machines
• 6 Part Mono/Poly Synthesis
• 6 Part Track Effect System
• 6×128 User Programmable Patches

Hardware

• Compact Hi-Q Design
• 110V/220V Operation
• 128×64 Pixel Backlit LCD
• 37-Note Velocity Sensitive Keyboard
• 4-Directional Steel Joystick
• 3x MIDI DIN5P In/Out/Thru
• 6x Separate 1/4″ Audio Out
• 2x Separate 1/4″ Audio In
• 1x 1/4″ Stereo Headphone Output
• Dual DSP System
• User upgradeable flash for OS
• Brushed Aluminium Top
• Steel Casing
• Dimensions: 975×176x55 mm
• Weight: 7.0 kg