A collection of five short patterns recently created on the Elektron Analog4, demonstrating various features and sound designs.

Minor editing.  No compression or limiting.  All efx produced on the A4.

Here's a description of the individual sections:

1. ("exo-suit") - 
>Osc2 synced to Osc1
>Osc2 type: transistor square with sub osc
>Lfo1 dest1: vibrato depth
>Lfo2 (rnd) dest1:  sub-osc type
>Lfo2 (rnd) dest2: filter1 (bp) freq

Arp was set to "RND," which randomly plays notes within the current chord.  I unmuted trigs for a more "full" pattern, later in the sample.

2. ("monochrome") -
>Osc2 type: tri w/sub
>Osc1 synced to Osc2
>Filt2: 1-pole, no res to slight res
>Lfo1 (rnd) dest1: Osc1 waveform
>Lfo1 (rnd) dest2: Osc2 pitch

A somewhat simple sync sound, where osc1 is synced to osc2 and its pitch is controlled by a random LFO.  This sample also demonstrates the snappy envelopes and soft curve of "LP1", a one-pole lowpass filter.

3. ("corruption") - 
>Osc1 type: tri with some percussive noise
>Amp envelope type: 3 (linear rise, expo fall; resets on each trigger)
>Efx: delay (width controlled by LFO) and reverb, gradually increased

This one shows the smooth side of the A4, with this sine-like tone.  A 32 step pattern was extend to 48 steps, on the fly; the arp acted as the sequencer.  That is, there were only three notes placed on trigs--the pattern was created by changing some of the arp parameters.

4. ("five") -
I forgot to write notes for this one, but it's basically a really rich sound making use of both oscs (saw) and their sub oscs (1 octave down).  

The sub oscs are taken out at the end of the track and PWM on the saw wave oscillators is employed.  

Also on show here is the awesome A4 sequencer and arp.  This is a 35 step pattern, where the arp plays a 5 octave range seven times, at the rate of "6" (1/16th notes).  You can imagine how complex it can get.

5. ("climax4") - 
Oops, I forgot to write down the notes for this one, too.
The sound is, again, pretty basic, but it uses both filters--filter one is about half-way closed during the first part of the track and is opened up later.  The second filter is "LP2", which is a two-pole multi-mode type.  There is some overdrive, but not much.  

I think the EFX are one of the main selling points of this machine.  Vast reverbs, flexible delay, workable chorus.  

Oh, did I mention the FX track has LFOs, too?  Yes, and for this track, LFO1 controls the HP filter of the delay unit, as well as the feedback.  You can hear some of that classic tape-type distortion as the delay fades away.

Thanks for listening.

-d
www.glitched.org

Five Short Elektron Analog4 Demos

A remix of "husk," by @cicadasirens, from "Flicker Vertigo": https://cicadasirens.bandcamp.com/album/flicker-vertigo

Husk ((d) Glitched Remix)

Full track available at https://glitched.bandcamp.com/album/a-vulgar-display

Edited version used to demonstrate Noise Engineering's Polydactyl dynamics plugin, which was used all over this track and album.

AUG glitches (polydactyl demo edit)

This is sort of an unfinished version of a track originally meant to demonstrate DataMind Audio's Combobulator AI Synthesis software.  (The review is on AudioNewsRoom.Net ) Specifically, this one experiments with what happens when the synthesis engine has no input and has to make decisions about what sounds, pitches, 
and timbres to use, on its own.

Free Roaming Latents (DataMind Audio Combobulator Demo)

A sort of broken-beat, FlyLo type of thing with Combobulator's AI synthesis transforming the general sound and flavor of it. I did a review of the software @ AudioNewsRoom.net

Beat3 (DataMind Audio Combobulator Demo)

A remix/cover/interpretation that I've been wanting to do for a long time--all done on an Elektron Monomachine SFX-6 (multi-tracked).

Original: www.discogs.com/Gescom-Keynell-AE…s/release/1829266

Track1: Main "101/202"-style synth = SID machine. 
Track2: Main drums = BBOX machine
Track3: Low intro pad = SWAV ENS machine
Track4: Later high and low pads = SWAV ENS machine
Track5: Monomachine's reverb machine
Track6: Alternate drum parts = BBOX machine

Only used a couple patterns and tweaked them in realtime.
I suppose I could have gone the lazy route and just done a stereo mix, but I wanted it to sound decent. I multitracked, mixed, arranged, etc. like a normal person, this time.

Perhaps, this one is not as ambitious as my "Stud" remix, but I was (purposely) limited by the Monomachine. I liked how it turned out.

(d) - Keynell AE Mix1 (d) Remix [original By Gescom]

A track that uses Filterverse, a multi-filter, by Polyverse Music. Read my review of it on AudioNewsRoom.net.

Ultra mech (Filterverse Demo)

Opsix Thoughts 1 (Filterverse Demo)

get unstuck (Filterverse Demo)

neural net install (Filterverse Demo)

A simple arp. This demonstrates the automation of the OP3 "route" control, which sends that operator to OP1, OP2 or a mixture of both.

Fors Pivot FM Synth (simple demo)

Another demo of Fors Pivot FM synth. This one shows off the incredible filter with some soft, eerie tones.

Fors Pivot Demo (ambi)

Fors FM synth demo. Percussive FM beats, with built in unison, stereo-widening. 

Fors Pivot Demo (percussive slush)

A sort of re-edit of a scene in X-Files S1EP2. Original music by the venerable Mark Snow, of course. 

you ok mulder

This patch is called "Under The Skin," and can be downloaded with the official Analog Four/Keys soundpack, "1991":    https://www.elektron.se/soundpacks/1991/
All Elektron Analog Four, poly mode.  Internal FX only.

(d) - Dreams A4 (analog four solo)

I did a soundpack for Elektron's Analog Four/Keys synthesizers.  [OUT NOW: https://www.elektron.se/soundpacks/1991/ ] Here's my demo of a selection of the 128 sounds.   I thought I'd share this 20-minute collection of mini-songs, loops, and sounds.  
There's a little of everything, but this soundpack focuses on "usable" sounds, rather than just weird noises (but there are a few of those, too!) 
Everything is from the A4, including the effects.  Tracks were either programmed or played in realtime, using realtime modulation of the mod-wheel or velocity.  No external MIDI sequencing.  No multi-tracking.  Some editing, of course.
Modulation is a HUGE part of this soundpack, so Analog Keys  owners will really benefit from the multi-CC joystick and aftertouch.

(d) - Elektron A4 AK Soundpack Demo ["1991"]

(d) - Phaetry

(d) - 321 Acd

(d) - Signal Transfer

(d) - X - Tec

One of the best remixes I've ever done.This was produced using only the Elektron Monomachine and Machinedrum.Only a single loop, used for the intro and ending, was sampled from the original song.Everything else was composed and created from scratch. My favorite part is the bassline, which is a SID machine, in the Monomachine.
Again, the original song is by ©Autechre, from their album, Tri Repetae++.
Download the original .wav or a higher-quality mp3, here: http://is.gd/eLNzV (The soundcloud player streams at only 128k.)


[d] - Stud Remix (Original by Autechre)

(d) - edge_d

I contributed the preset sounds for Elektron's Model:Cycles FM groovebox. These are the demos I made for the instrument. These may appear in a future soundpack/pattern-pack. 
I wasn't necessarily going for Detroit techno when messing around with the M:C, but that's just what happened!

(d) - MC Demo 06 - S - Lick

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(d) - MC Demo 03 - Callout

Electronic music by (d).
This space will mainly be used for remixes, covers, and unreleased stuff.  Modular-based stuff.  Experiments.  Newer tracks should be found on my main site, glitched.org .

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I also do synth DIY stuff; I use the stuff I make, in my tracks!  Learn more, here: synth.glitched.org .




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