Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Akemie’s Taiko is a complete FM synthesis based drum voice with a massive range of sounds, shaped under both direct and voltage control. Based on the larger Akemie’s Castle, the Taiko’s simplified control scheme centers on key FM parameters that are grouped rather than separated for each operator. This arrangement, as well as the inclusion of 2 drum-oriented release envelopes makes the Taiko a fun and immediate source of unique percussive and melodic timbres.

In this video we take a deeper look at the voice structure and go over some patch tips for getting the most out of Akemie’s Taiko.

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SECTION TIME STAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:37 Getting Started - Basic Connections

1:56 FM Parameters - Release Controls
2:38 FM Parameters - Ratio
3:42 FM Parameters - Waves
4:44 FM Parameters - Feedback
5:21 FM Parameters - Algorithms
8:36 FM Parameters - Speed / Freq Start & End

11:00 CV Inputs - Rhythmic Synth Voice Patch
13:32 CV Inputs - 'Multiple Voice' Beat Patch

16:31 Single Drum Sounds - Kick
18:09 Single Drum Sounds - Snare
19:21 Single Drum Sounds - Hats
20:57 Single Drum Sounds - Toms

22:44 Additional Patches - External Sequencer
24:26 Additional Patches - Ratio 'Chords' / Outro

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