ARP Omni Strings and other 70's/80's patches

[Broadwave]

I've just had an ARP Omni MkI in for repair, so I though I'd take the time to see how closely I can copy the string section (no synth at the moment - It'll need a Combi) using the Kronos without all that tedious sampling business.

It went rather well so I though I'd share it along with a few other patches I've been messing with but not done anything with (Ultravox, Simple Minds, Magazine, Numan, Kraftwerk).

For the Omni:
Bass/Cello Keyboard split preset at G3
Ribbon = Bass/Strings balance
Fader 1 = Bass Level (Switch 1 = On/Off)
Fader 2 = Cello Level (Switch 2 = On/Off)
Fader 3 = Viola Level (Switch 3 = On/Off)
Fader 4 = Violin Level (Switch 4 = On/Off)
Fader 5 = Attack
Fader 6 = Release

Patch List
000: ARP Omulator
001: Stylophone! (Hey, why not?)
002: My Tulpa (Magazine, ARP Odyssey)
003: Thin Air Lead (Magazine, ARP Odyssey)
004: Mod-7 Supersaw (Realtime Knob 5 for detune)
005: Here's the News Brass (ELO, Minimoog)
006: UV Private Lives (Ultravox, ARP Odyssey. THAT lead sound. AT for vibrato, Joystick Up for Low keyboard Sync Growl)
007: UV Bass 1 (Ultravox, Minimoog)
008: UV Mr. X Bass (Ultravox, Minimoog)
009: SM Life in a Day (Simple Minds, Yamaha SS-30)
010: SM Great Cities (Simple Minds, Roland JP8)
011: SM Someone (Simple Minds, Korg DV800 - Hold note for Auto Glide)
012: GN Vox Humana (Gary Numan, Polymoog)
013: GN Cars Sync Bass (Gary Numan, ARP Odyssey)
014: Moroder (No guesses!)
015: KW Neon Lights DMaj (Kraftwerk, Minimoog - Keyboard Split = Left Repeat Chord DMaj, Right Lead Melody)
016: KW Neon Sparkle (Kraftwerk)
017: Showroom Lead 1 (Kraftwerk, Minimoog)
018: KW Showroom Bass (Kraftwerk, ARP Odyssey)
019: Motorcade (Magazine, Yamaha SS-30)
020: Definitive Gaze (Magazine, ARP Odyssey)
021: Parade (Magazine, ARP Odyssey)

PCG Loads to User-GG

Download PCG Here (via Google Drive)

[BillW]

Hey, thank you -- that was very generous.

[Derek Cook]

Thanks for sharing.

Will check it out when I can.

[jimknopf]

Thanks for sharing!
Very nice idea.

[holdsg]

I love love love Theme for Great Cities, mostly for the killer bassline. But I now have another excuse to love it if I can get close to the keys sounds too! I'm checkin' this out!

[studio429]

Thank you for sharing - I look forward to trying these out over the weekend!

[Ahnyxrik]

Thank you for your hard work, the ARP Omni string synth emulation or "ARP Omulator" is just fantastic! The best string synthesizer on the Kronos so far!
I love it! I love it! I love it!
YOU ROCK!!!

[michelkeijzers]

Thank you very much for sharing!

[Broadwave]

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated.

I've finally managed to recreate the original "vintage" 3 phase chorus block using IFX 1 & MFX 1 & 2.

It uses the Bi-Phase Modulation chorus - one common LFO running at 0.56 Hz which modulates the second common LFO running at 5.6Hz (or thereabouts)

The IFX chorus is set at -120 phase offset, MFX 1 is set to +120 and MFX 2 is at 0 - just like the vintage ensemble effect

It's quite a complicated setup but it does sound more authentic than the Poly 6 & Ensemble chorus, although it's not advisable to include it in a Combi due to using MFX 1 & 2.

1. Crumar Performer
2. Crumar Multiman
3. Elka Rhapsody
4. ARP/Solina

The above use the following Tone Adjust Settings:


Fader 1 - 8/4 ft mix
Fader 2 - Sub Oscillator Level (just because you can)
Fader 3 - Filter Frequency (ditto)
Fader 4 - Attack
Fader 5 - Release
SW2 - Chorus/Ensemble

5. Yamaha SS-30

The SS-30 uses two master oscillators that can be de-tuned:

Slider 1 - Oscillator 1 Tune (3 Octaves)
Fader 2 - Oscillator 2 Tune (3 Octaves)
Fader 3 - Oscillator 1 Level
Fader 4 - Oscillator 2 Level
Fader 5 - Sub Oscillator Level
Fader 6 - Attack
Fader 7 - Release
Ribbon (with SW1 lock) - Osc1/2 detune
Sw2 - Chorus/Ensemble

6. Freeman Symphonizer MkIV

7. ARP Omulator:

Bass/Cello Keyboard split preset at G3
Ribbon = Bass/Strings balance
Fader 1 = Bass Level (Switch 1 = On/Off)
Fader 2 = Cello Level (Switch 2 = On/Off)
Fader 3 = Viola Level (Switch 3 = On/Off)
Fader 4 = Violin Level (Switch 4 = On/Off)
Fader 5 = Attack
Fader 6 = Release

Download via Google Drive

[Dniss]

Can't wait to try it out. I tried the original file yesterday and I'm not sure why (but it's most definitely on my side) I was playing chords using 000: ARP Omulator and I was getting like distortion or clipping.

I'll check all my volumes tonight.

Thanks for this great contribution!

[Ahnyxrik]

Thank you for posting the More Vintage Strings PCG file!
The Crumars sound Great!! They ALL sound GREAT!!!
This just made my String Synth Dream Come True!

[bgnl]

Thanks!

I was looking for an Elka re-creation...
I see you build hardware synths also? is there a community that shares things need for creating those beauties?

Bart

[Broadwave]

Thanks!

I was looking for an Elka re-creation...
I see you build hardware synths also? is there a community that shares things need for creating those beauties?

Bart

There's two Synth DIY forums I can recommend, both are very friendly and informative:

1. Electro Music DIY Hardware & Software

2. Muffwiggler Music Tech DIY

[Pedja]

Thanks Broadwave for your very generous share. I am excitable to return home and try it. All best.

[phattbuzz]

Many Thanks Broadway, loving these string synthesizers!