This tutorial covers a lot of basic synthesizer programming using a Nord Lead 2, and specifically targets how to approach the Elka Synthex “laser harp” sound Jean Michel Jarre has famously used. One of the core concepts is oscillator sync / hard sync / sync lead. This is a technique used in a lot of analog synths in the ’70s and 80s which provides an aggressive cutting sound.
Follow along step-by-step and you will have no problem understanding how to achieve this sound, and many extra sounds besides.
DISCLAIMER: High-voltage, electrostatic discharge, and other risks to body and property may be present. Proceed with these steps at your own risk. This tutorial is based upon: http://analog.no/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=54 Read that article first to understand our goal and the basic procedure. All credit goes to the original author. I’ve only clarified … Continue reading
The EPS16+ (a.k.a. EPS-16 Plus) has been used by: Rza on “36 Chambers”, Havoc on early Mobb Deep, El-P, and many others. Here is how to get started sampling with an Ensoniq EPS 16+, specifically focused on drums. Also relevant to the EPS 16’s big brother, the ASR 10.
This is an in-depth walkthrough and demonstration geared towards those new to sampling concepts and/or the EPS 16+.
Part 1: Covering sample rate, filter rate, clipping, truncate, normalize, boost, envelopes, effects, and more.
Part 2: Covering volume, panning, key range, layers, trigger mode, copying / erasing wavesamples, and hi-hat choke / cutoff.
Part 3: Covering how to load / save / edit effects, assign effects to instruments, wavesamples, and tracks, and advanced bus routing tricks including Waveboy Parallel FX.
Part 4: A continuation of the effects / bus / Parallel FX tutorial using a real world example of how to mix down a complete song. Covering resample with effects, mono/stereo imaging considerations, and instrument panning and volume as it applies to in-the-box mixing.
Part 5: Covering sequence creation, saving, and deletion; click tracks; instrument tracks; loop recording and playback; note quantize; event editing and filtering; time shifting; mix volumes; performance data; and mute/solo modes.
Ensoniq EPS-16 Plus Rack SCSI Term Power Mod The usual disclaimers about liability and damaging your equipment apply. Proceed at your own risk. Be mindful of static discharge and electric shock. The EPS16+ should NOT be plugged in or turned on while performing this modification! This tutorial contains specific instructions … Continue reading
