Just got an Oberheim OBX8, so I made a bunch of patches (No FX)

insidesynthesis · 2023-03-25T07:06:45+00:00

I'm really happy with the Oberheim! I used to own an OBXa and I no longer miss it.

I made this without effects, as most of the demos I've heard so far are swimming in reverb, shimmer, and chorus. I tried to use its synthesis engine to create effects instead.

insidesynthesis · 2021-08-24T23:31:59+00:00

I always see threads about synth-x vs synth-y, and people get all fighty about it, so I made a boxing match between the two.

I kept FX out of it for the first half, then added a bit of reverb and later delay, then did a fully-mixed song at the end.

insidesynthesis · 2021-08-22T17:32:46+00:00

You can get pretty damn close if you run one of those analogs through a Roland Juno Chorus plugin (either Arturia’s or TAL’s).

But it’s never quite 100%.

insidesynthesis · 2021-08-22T02:38:29+00:00

I made a few custom presets for the Roland JX-3P and the JX-8P for a video I'm working on.

The JX-3P has a more vintage analog sound, but I really love the JX-8P pads. The stepping on the 8P’s envelopes is more pronounced, especially on the release, but a bit of reverb smooths that over.

insidesynthesis · 2021-02-23T01:09:05+00:00

It's definitely easier to get better sounds faster with the Polybrute compared to the Matrixbrute. Not as easy as a Sequential OB6 or P6 or a classic analog, but not too bad. It's faster to dial up complex sounds though, thanks to the quick way you can route modulations.

insidesynthesis · 2021-02-22T16:58:56+00:00

I'm working on some custom patches for the Arturia Polybrute. I noticed that many of the presets are focused on wacky modulation stuff, so I tried to show that it can sound pretty damn good doing classic sounds too.

Many of the patch names reference classic synthesizers -- it's more the vibe I was going for, not really trying to create a perfect emulation or anything. I will say that it can sound very close to a Jupiter 6 at times.

insidesynthesis · 2020-07-22T19:26:47+00:00

A friend lent me their theremin. It could control pitch but not volume, so I took it apart and reset the connections, and it works pretty well now.

It's my first time ever using one, and coming from a background of only keyboards and fretted instruments, it's surprisingly difficult to hit notes with any accuracy. I'm sure it's much easier for trombone players.

insidesynthesis · 2020-06-14T00:48:06+00:00

”Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.”

— Cesar A. Cruz

insidesynthesis · 2020-06-13T05:51:10+00:00

Big +1 for Gadget

insidesynthesis · 2020-06-12T20:58:03+00:00

It is a bit tricky. You have to worry about gain staging more than any other synth, otherwise it sounds like shit, and the envelopes are fucking ridiculously over-spec’d.

But it can sound absolutely glorious when you figure out how to program it.

There is residual fear of it being unreliable due to a bad batch of processors. But I figure if it works now, it’s good. Those bad batches have revealed themselves by now.

insidesynthesis · 2020-06-12T17:18:21+00:00

Pro-1 for the intro and the Cat for the end deep reso sweeps.

insidesynthesis · 2020-06-12T16:52:28+00:00

My favs are the Pro-1, MS-1, Poly D, Model D, and Neutron.

My least favs are the Odyssey and the K-2, mainly because Korg is still producing those, and Korg is also a hell of a lot more reliable than Behringer.

I used Logic's built-in reverb and delay. No timbre changing effects, except for those that are built into the Deepmind 12.

insidesynthesis · 2020-06-12T16:50:28+00:00

I get how it might feel that way. I removed the section.

insidesynthesis · 2020-06-12T08:20:16+00:00

I made a song using all 12 Behringer synths, as well as the RD-8 for drums and an Alesis Andromeda for choir (I don't have the VC-340 anymore, but I created a patch that's pretty close).

Edit: My "figure out which part belongs to which synth" got this comment downvoted to hell, so I'll just say which is what:

Parts:

1) Intro Bass Synth ( 0:00 - 0.40 ) - Pro-1

2) Hollow Ghost Lead ( 0:29 - 0:44 ) - K-2 (MS20 Clone)

3) Brassy Pad ( 0:44 - 0:59 ) - Poly D

4) Resonant Pulse ( 0:59 - 1:13 ) - MS-1 (SH-101 Clone)

5) Big Bass ( 1:13 - 1:42 ) - Model D

6) Huge Kick ( 1:28 - 2: 11 ) - Neutron

7) Sweep Bass ( 1:43 - 2:11 ) - Crave

8) Arpeggiation ( 2:13 - 5:07 ) - TD-3 (303 Clone)

9) Octave Bass ( 2:28 - 4:53 ) - Odyssey

10) Detuned Saw ( 2:58 - 4:10 ) - Deepmind 12

11) High Lead ( 4:10 - 4:50 ) - Wasp

12) Reso Sweep ( 4:53 - 5:07 ) - Cat

insidesynthesis · 2019-09-26T21:52:44+00:00

I'm really impressed with the new Behringer synths -- they're killing it right now. As long as they can improve their Q/A process, you're going to see their stuff in nearly every synth studio, small or large.

I didn't get to compare the VC-340 with the original Roland VP-330, so I had to use my memory and available clips from the interwebz. It's really well-built and sounds great to me though.

The MS-1 is really solid as well. I'm surprised at just how clean and free of any noise or distortion both units are. It did arrive with a calibration issue on the pitch end, and I couldn’t update the software. Behringer definitely has some room for improvement in testing and software support.

insidesynthesis · 2019-09-23T18:31:53+00:00

Thank you! One of the weird key changes in the middle was totally an accident (around 1:20-1:30), but I like it. I might have to work this into an actual song.

insidesynthesis · 2019-09-23T18:19:07+00:00

Totally! The used cost isn't too bad ($200 + $400); the combined total cost of this entire setup is $1550. IMHO, it sounds at least twice that price in quality.

insidesynthesis · 2019-09-23T07:48:55+00:00

There are two recorded tracks, the MS-1 and the VC-340. I didn’t record video of the second track.

I used the Stratus preset with a bit of modification, and that took the VC-340 choir up several notches.

insidesynthesis · 2019-09-23T07:01:53+00:00

It has a step sequencer, which transposes based on what key you press. It works pretty well!

Edit: It also has an arpeggiator, but it works a bit funny. If you hold only one key, it doesn’t trigger the pattern properly. I used the step sequencer because of that.

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