Korg Forums

Synthoid · Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 6:44 pm Post subject: What's new with the Radias?

We don't see as many Radias posts anymore... yeah, it's been around quite awhile and was discontinued.

I've had mine for a couple years now, but only recently started really digging into programming it. I printed out the current thread of "tips and tricks," but hope a few owners here will drop in and share something new and interesting they've discovered over the years.

Very Happy

_________________
M3, Triton Classic, Radias, Motif XS, Alesis Ion (For Sale)

tpantano · Platinum Member Joined: 21 Oct 2009 Posts: 1361

CharlesFerraro · Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 2:08 am Post subject:

I find Cross (FM) modulation is good for designing transients when making drum sounds. The initial attack of 'unpitched membranophones' have densely packed higher harmonics with general noise in the signal. FM or AM(ring) produce a lot of sideband information from the fundamental that is mathematically related to what comprises the sound (as opposed to using a general noise osc). The depth of FM can be controlled via an envelope so you can fashion some realistic hits.

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/Feb02/articles/synthsecrets0202.asp

I view VPM as FM with an extra oscillator. The sine wave used to modulate operator one is harmonically related. For instance if control 2 of VPM is set to the 2nd harmonic its the same as using Cross Mod with Osc2 set to sine at +12 semitones. This frees up Osc2 to be used as a sub oscillator or whatever you want to do with it. I made this sound while doing that: http://soundcloud.com/wolf-ray/vpm-robot-example

I was thinking about uploaded some RADIAS tutorials like how to make a 'ducked' delay effect, or how to internally route multiband parallel compression on one of the factory drum loops to say, add punch to the snare (so you don't have to edit the kit). maybe i'll do that tomorrow. I just don't want to become one of those tutorial people like ryan enzed or something
_________________
Computer: HackBook Pro 13" 2.66GHz Core2Duo, 8g RAM, 120gSSD+320gHD, SnowLeopard 10.6.8
Software: Cubase 6.5.4, Kore/Kontakt players, Alchemy player, KARMA M3 Software
Modules/Synths/Keys: EHX VoiceBox, Korg RADIAS, M3-M(all EXBs), Akai MPK61
Racks: Tascam TA-1VP, Behringer ADA8000, RME Fireface 800
Speakers: Blue Sky MediaDesk MKII 5.1, Mackie HR624 MK2(x5) with Tannoy TS10

X-Trade · Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 12:07 pm Post subject:

I've been having too much fun with my MS2000B.
Hope to get back into the Radias and share some tips. I've also filled up all of the banks with my own programs so nowhere to save new experiments Rolling Eyes

This has actually happened four or five times but I don't have the editor software installed at the moment.

Also plan on perhaps doing a comparison with the MS2kB and porting some of the more interesting patches over.
_________________
Current Gear: Kronos 61, Karma, RADIAS-R, ESX-1, microKorg, MS2000B, MiniKP, AX3000B, nanoKontrol, nanoPad MK II, Novation ReMote37SL, Akai APC20, MOTU MIDI TimePiece 2.
Past Gear: Korg TR61, Poly800, EA-1, Kawai K1
Software: Cubase Studio 4, NI Reaktor 5, FM8, Ableton Live 9. Apple OSX(10.8.3 Mountain Lion) on 15" MacBook Pro

Synthoid · Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:29 pm Post subject:

CharlesFerraro · Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 4:40 am Post subject:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkPgzJS6Wb4&feature=youtu.be
_________________
Computer: HackBook Pro 13" 2.66GHz Core2Duo, 8g RAM, 120gSSD+320gHD, SnowLeopard 10.6.8
Software: Cubase 6.5.4, Kore/Kontakt players, Alchemy player, KARMA M3 Software
Modules/Synths/Keys: EHX VoiceBox, Korg RADIAS, M3-M(all EXBs), Akai MPK61
Racks: Tascam TA-1VP, Behringer ADA8000, RME Fireface 800
Speakers: Blue Sky MediaDesk MKII 5.1, Mackie HR624 MK2(x5) with Tannoy TS10

thehighesttree · Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:33 pm Post subject:

I'm of the same opinion as tpantano and I've been trying to craft a good formant performance patch that thickens up with the modwheel, but I tend to get sidetracked during the workflow and lose the tack I was going with. I think discussion like this is a good way of establishing a direction.

Lately on my R3 I've been headed more in the direction of "moving" patches, using the LFOs with a flat EG for trance pads but with limited satisfaction in the results. The sound I'm trying to make is basically a patch that soars from basic hum into a high-pitched crescendo sweep with the mod wheel. So far my best results seem to be from a cross-modded saw(?)-sine combo with diffierent waveshaping, but I also want to be able to kick a variable-rate LFO into it for max power. At my current level of expertise I'm having some trouble wrapping my head around all the patch routing though, so it's slow going.

What kinds of sounds are other people currently trying to get out of your R3/Radiases?[/b]

Synthoid · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:01 pm Post subject:

Mutiny in Jonestown · Joined: 10 Jan 2012 Posts: 36 Location: Campbell, CA

X-Trade · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 6:09 pm Post subject: Re: Tangerine Dreaming