Bright Sparks Behind The Scenes - Introduction, Moog & ARP Chapters GForce Software 2026-09-22 | Bright Sparks Behind The Scenes - Introduction, Moog & ARP Chapters
Introducing GForce M Tron Pro IV GForce Software 2023-06-29 | The new M-Tron Pro IV gives you access to the iconic sounds of the Mellotron M400. Its distinct sounds are particularly relevant to progressive rock and indie rock but also lo-fi and hip hop. it provides a wealth of sonic possibilities. The newly enhanced browser simplifies the exploration of this extensive 3.5GB sound library, including over 200 tape banks and 800+ patches. M-Tron Pro IV lets you quickly craft your own unique dual-layer lo-fi hybrid patches making M-Tron Pro IV an unparalleled source of inspiration. Find out more about M-Tron Pro IV: gforcesoftware.com/products/m-tron-pro-ivAnd if that’s not enough, M-Tron Pro is also available as part of the “M-Tron Pro – Complete” bundle that includes the instrument and all the Expansion Packs. That is a superb 11.3GB sound library with 500+ tape banks and 3500+ presets. Find out more about M-Tron Pro - Complete: gforcesoftware.com/products/m-tron-pro-completeAll sounds on this video are from M-Tron Pro IV, with the exception of drums. LEGAL NOTICE M-Tron Pro is a registered trademark of GForce Software. Mellotron and Chamberlin are registered trademarks of Markus Resch. All Third Party product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this video are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.#gforcesoftware #mellotron #m-tron
Minimonsta2 - Pitch & Filter Mod - Old vs New GForce Software 2023-02-28 | A comprehensive look at the original instrument's pitch and filter modulation method versus the new, dedicated LFO option on Minimonsta2.www.gforcesoftware.com/products/minimonsta2LEGAL NOTICEMinimoog, Minimoog Model D & Model D are registered trademarks of Moog Music, Inc.All Third Party product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this video are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.
Minimonsta2 - Macro Fun GForce Software 2023-02-28 | A brief tutorial on applying Macros to multiple parameters in order to add a degree of interesting expression to a performance.www.gforcesoftware.com/products/minimonsta2LEGAL NOTICEMinimoog, Minimoog Model D & Model D are registered trademarks of Moog Music, Inc.All Third Party product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this video are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.
Minimonsta2 - Slow Groove Patch Demo GForce Software 2023-02-28 | A demo highlighting various Minimonsta Patches. All keyboard parts were played on Minimonsta2 by Dave Spiers & Nate Williams.www.gforcesoftware.com/products/minimonsta2natewilliamsmusic.bandcamp.comLEGAL NOTICEMinimoog, Minimoog Model D & Model D are registered trademarks of Moog Music, Inc.All Third Party product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this video are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.
Minimonsta2 Demo & Features GForce Software 2023-02-28 | www.gforcesoftware.com/products/minimonsta2All sounds on this video are from Minimonsta2, with the exception of drums from Ableton Live. LEGAL NOTICEMinimoog, Minimoog Model D & Model D are registered trademarks of Moog Music, Inc.All Third Party product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this video are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.
GForce Minimonsta2 Full Tutorial GForce Software 2023-02-28 | Join Tom Wolfe as he walks through every parameter and feature on GForce Minimonsta2Personally we recommend grabbing some popcorn 🍿 and watching the full hour and a quarter straight through like it's an episode of The Last of Us. But if you'd rather get straight to the information you need, here are the chapters:0:00 Getting Started0:48 Oscillators6:44 Filters9:13 Modulation: Envelopes12:28 Modulation: Mod Mixer21:22 X-Modifiers: XLFO28:08 X-Modifiers: XADSR32:48 X-Modifiers: Duplicating33:54 Modulation: Macros36:03 Modulation: Velocity39:07 Modulation: Aftertouch40:45 Effects: Delay42:34 Effects: Reverb46:28 Effects: FX Lock47:12 Keyboard: Modes48:51 Keyboard: Glide49:40 Keyboard: Tuning49:57 Keyboard: Pitch Bend50:37 Misc.: Vintage Knob51:08 Misc.: Pan Spread52:01 Misc.: Panning52:33 Misc.: Detune53:39 Misc.: Master Volume53:53 Browser: Saving Presets58:12 Browser: Loading Presets1:04:16 Browser: Program Change1:05:20 Browser: Directories1:06:50 Browser: Collections1:08:07 Global: Undo/Redo1:08:40 Global: Tempo1:09:14 Global: Hold1:09:48 Global: CC Mapping1:11:11 Global: Settings Menu1:12:58 Global: Interface Size
Minimonsta2 - Pulse Width Mod GForce Software 2023-02-28 | A quick tutorial on Minmonsta2's VCO 1 Pulse Width and PWM possibilities.www.gforcesoftware.com/products/minimonsta2LEGAL NOTICEMinimoog, Minimoog Model D & Model D are registered trademarks of Moog Music, Inc.All Third Party product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this video are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.
Minimonsta2 - Unison Fat & Wide GForce Software 2023-02-28 | A tutorial on making fat and wide Minimonsta2 mono & legato unison sounds.www.gforcesoftware.com/products/minimonsta2LEGAL NOTICEMinimoog, Minimoog Model D & Model D are registered trademarks of Moog Music, Inc.All Third Party product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this video are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.
Introducing Minimonsta2 GForce Software 2023-02-28 | A brief history of the original Minimoog® and our original Minimonsta®, before revealing what's new in Minimonsta2.00:00:00 - Minimoog Background00:00:49 - Minimoog Users00:01:37 - Minimonsta Evolution00:02:12 - MINIMONSTA2www.gforcesoftware.com/products/minimonsta2All keyboard sounds on this video are from Minimonsta 2, with the exception of Stylus RMX Drums.LEGAL NOTICEMinimoog, Minimoog Model D & Model D are registered trademarks of Moog Music, Inc.All Third Party product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this video are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.
2022 GForce Year Highlights GForce Software 2022-12-23 | As we approach the end of the year we wanted to wish all our friends, colleagues, and everyone who supported us, a VERY HAPPY Xmas and all the VERY BEST for 2023.2022 has been incredibly exciting year for us at GForce, and as something different (and to spare the world from another Xmas video of Dave's singing) here's a race through some of our 2022 highlights, via a track created using the recently released Oddity 3 and the GForce/Oberheim SEM.Peace.
Oddity3 X-Mods in Action GForce Software 2022-11-29 | A new demo from Dave Spiers demonstrating the power of Oddity3's XLFO and XADSR modulation. Imagine, a different LFO and ADSR for almost all controls on the instrument... well... I guess you don't have to imagine, it's there!gforcesoftware.com/products/oddity3
Marius Leicht - Oddity 3 Improvisations GForce Software 2022-11-03 | in October 2022 we invited the supremely talented Marius Leicht to our studio to record a couple of iconic vintage synthesisers for his forthcoming project. These sessions took place over several days (and nights) and when finished, we asked him to improvise with some Oddity 3 patches prior to its release. This was the first time Marius had seen or played Oddity 3 and any slider adjustments made on the keyboard controlled the new Macros feature.www.gforcesoftware.com/products/oddity3www.mariusleicht.com
GForce Oddity3 Tutorial GForce Software 2022-11-01 | The official tutorial video for GForce Oddity3. This highly detailed video is split into the following chapters for easy navigation:0:00 Getting Started0:46 Oscillators5:58 Filters8:29 Modulation: Envelopes13:12 Modulation: LFO16:28 Modulation: Sample & Hold21:53 X-Modifiers: XLFO26:52 X-Modifiers: XADSR29:55 X-Modifiers: Duplicating30:31 Modulation: Macros32:30 Modulation: Velocity33:40 Modulation: Aftertouch34:38 Effects: Distortion35:45 Effects: Delay37:48 Effects: Reverb41:26 Effects: FX Lock42:12 Keyboard: Modes43:35 Keyboard: Glide44:53 Keyboard: Transpose45:17 Keyboard: PPC (Vibrato)46:22 Keyboard: Pitch Bend47:01 Misc.: Vintage Knob47:36 Misc. Pan Spread48:20 Misc.: Master Volume48:36 Browser: Saving Presets50:40 Browser: Loading Presets55:24 Browser: Program Change56:14 Browser: Directories57:14 Browser: Collections58:12 Global: Undo/Redo58:37 Global: Tuning58:59 Global: Tempo59:27 Global: Hold59:53 Global: CC Mapping1:00:56 Global: Settings Menu1:02:06 Global: Interface Size
Introducing Oddity 3 GForce Software 2022-11-01 | Our Odyssey journey hits another milestone with the release of Oddity 3. In this video we take a look at some of the new features in Oddity 3. For full details of this major update go to:gforcesoftware.com/products/oddity3Music by Dean Coleman & Dave SpiersARP is a registered trademark of Korg Inc. Corporation Japan.
GForce Oberheim SEM Tutorial GForce Software 2022-07-07 | Welcome to the GForce Oberheim SEM Tutorial. This detailed tutorial video is divided into the following chapters:0:00 Getting Started1:25 VCO 1 & 24:12 Filter7:04 Modulation: Envelopes9:33 Modulation: LFO 112:34 Modulation: Velocity13:40 Modulation: Aftertouch15:46 VCO 3: As Oscillator17:17 VCO 3: For Modulation21:55 Effects: Delay24:07 Effects: Reverb25:50 Arpeggiator30:12 Sequencer33:34 Keyboard Controls34:24 Portamento35:28 Vibrato36:06 Tuning Controls36:36 Volume36:57 Undo/Redo37:25 CC Mapping"Oberheim" and "SEM" are registered trademarks of Tom Oberheim.
GForce Oberheim SEM demo - SEM City GForce Software 2022-07-07 | Introducing Oberheim SEM from GForce Software.Music by Graeme Rawsonwww.gforcesoftware.com/products/sem
GForce Oberheim SEM demo - SEM Mountains GForce Software 2022-07-07 | Introducing Oberheim SEM from GForce Software.Music by Graeme Rawsonwww.gforcesoftware.com/products/sem
GForce Software Oberheim SEM GForce Software 2022-07-07 | A short video on the Oberheim SEM history, illustrating how there is beauty in simplicity and limitations, before delving into a brief overview of the GForce/Oberheim SEM collaboration.Find Out More: www.gforcesoftware.com/products/sem"SEM" and "Oberheim" are registered trademarks of Tom Oberheim.
Bright Sparks - Tom Oberheim - Bonus Scene. Oberheim Musicians GForce Software 2022-07-06 | During the filming of the Bright Sparks - Tom Oberheim documentary, we discussed interactions with seminal Oberheim users such as Joe Zawinul, Oscar Peterson and Lyle Mays. In this bonus footage, Tom and Marcus impart a few great stories from those halcyon days, including the real story behind Lyle's 8-Voice ending up in Tom's possession, plus Marcus' reaction to being asked to demo the Oberheim System for Oscar Peterson.Bright Sparks - Tom Oberheim full documentary can be viewed at: youtu.be/mAdapwLeXgsThe Bright Sparks Instrumental album is available from: imonster.bandcamp.com/album/bright-sparks-instrumental
Streetly Tapes for M-Tron Pro - Violins & Vox (No Talking) GForce Software 2022-06-16 | Violins & VoxCourtesy of Tron-meister, Nigel Hopkins, here's a no-talking, audio demo run-through of the Streetly Violins & Vox tapebanks, with a few patches thrown in for good measure.As with all other Streetly Tape Volumes, Violin & Vox provides yet more sonic superfood for your M-Tron Pro, via a set of 25 tapebanks, this time focussing on the strong and varied vocal performances of Caitlin Downie and the virtuoso violin voicings of Claire Lindley. As with all Streetly Tapes Volumes, this pack has been lovingly given the Streetly Skellotron treatment for that authentic sound of EMI tape wearing down playback heads. Although these are recent recordings, thanks to the character introduced by the Skellotron processing, they have all the tron character you know and love, and sit perfectly alongside classic mellotron strings and choir recordings. gforcesoftware.com/products/the-streetly-tapes-violins-voxViolin Tapebanks performed by Clare Lindley.Violin - Ensemble 01Violin - Ensemble 02Violin - Ensemble 03Violin - Full VibratoViolin - Gentle VibratoViolin - No VibratoViolin - PizzicatoViolin - SoftViolin - SpiccatoViolin - TremoloVocal Tapebanks performed by Caitlin Downie.Vox - Aah ForteVox - Aah MezzoVox - Aah SoftVox - Aah StaccatoVox - Eee ForteVox - Eee MezzoVox - Eee StaccatoVox - EnsembleVox - Ensemble ForteVox - Ensemble SoftVox - Ensemble StaccatoVox - Mmm SoftVox - Ooo ForteVox - Ooo MezzoVox - Ooo Staccato
M-Tron MkII Tutorial - Tempo Scale & Division Feature GForce Software 2022-05-11 | The latest update of M-Tron MkII features Tempo Division & Scale possibilities for any of the on-board rhythms and accompaniments. Using this, it's possible to apply either fractional or percentage tempo divisions to either a single manual or both manuals while retaining your original host tempo. This feature makes it possible to create dreamy, grainy, film noir, textures and apply them to your compositionThis tutorial uses one of the Moving String Accompaniments, showing how to apply different divisions to the same tape-bank on left and right manuals, plus a Chamberlin Harp Roll on a single manual. Finally, both the Moving Strings and Harp tempo divisions are put to use within the context of a short track.gforcesoftware.com/products/m-tron-mkii
#HAVEWEDRONETHISBEFORE with Oberheim OB-E Part 1/2 GForce Software 2022-03-28 | As we were getting our daily dose of random instagram scrolling, we came across the drone music of Ricardo Peixoto alias #havewedronethisbefore. His channel is “a deposit box for random late night recordings and live experiments” and we were very impressed with his beautiful drone pieces featuring our Oberheim OB-E.Ricardo caught our video with Tom Oberheim on Youtube and shared that he really enjoyed Tom’s enthusiasm with the Oberheim OB-E v2. Those were the seeds for the piece. and you can find more about #HAVEWEDRONETHISBEFORE created these OB-E drones at gforcesoftware.com/blog/havewedronethisbeforeFind Ricardo onlineinstagram.com/havewedronethisbeforegutta-percha.bandcamp.comFind out more about Oberheim OB-E here:gforcesoftware.com/products/ob-e
#HAVEWEDRONETHISBEFORE with Oberheim OB-E Part 2/2 GForce Software 2022-03-28 | As we were getting our daily dose of random instagram scrolling, we came across the drone music of Ricardo Peixoto alias #havewedronethisbefore. His channel is “a deposit box for random late night recordings and live experiments” and we were very impressed with his beautiful drone pieces featuring our Oberheim OB-E.Ricardo caught our video with Tom Oberheim on Youtube and shared that he really enjoyed Tom’s enthusiasm with the Oberheim OB-E v2. Those were the seeds for the piece. and you can find more about #HAVEWEDRONETHISBEFORE created these OB-E drones at https://www.gforcesoftware.com/blog/h...Find Ricardo onlinehttps://www.instagram.com/havewedrone...gutta-percha.bandcamp.comFind out more about Oberheim OB-E here:gforcesoftware.com/products/ob-e
Saturday Night in Stepford - PJ Tracy GForce M Tron MkII Demo GForce Software 2022-03-28 | PJ Tracy takes M-Tron MkII for a spin.P.J. Tracy is an Emmy award winning composer and musician based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. P.J. Began his career in his late teens as a touring keyboardist, vocalist and session musician. Since that time, he Has been a studio owner, a producer and audio engineer, a media composer specializing in fortune 500 branding, and a sound and music artist with work installed in the permanent collection at the Casoria Center For Contempory Art, Nsples Italy, Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Walker Art Center, and the Hauqe amongst other venues across the globe.Additionally, P.J. Has composed work for a diverse selection of some of the world’s leading organizations, including: Aramco, Fox Sports, CBS Television, Bank Of America, GE, The American Red Cross and Sports Illustrated to name a few.GForce M-Tron MkII: www.gforcesoftware.com/products/m-tron-mkii
OB-E Version 2 Enhancements GForce Software 2022-02-22 | The latest version of OB-E is the first ever software instrument to be endorsed by synthesizer pioneer, Tom Oberheim. It is also PC compatible and both Mac & PC versions contain several enhancements developed in collaboration with Tom that make it even closer to the original. As if that's not cool enough, we've also added several new features including a comprehensive Reverb Effect and a Drum Mode. This video focusses on what's new.00:08 - Introduction.00:27 - Interface Resizing.00:43 - Vintage Knob & Detune Knob.02:11 - A=440 Tone.02:26 - Shift = Fine Adjustment.02:40 - Reverb Effect & Controls05:46 - Sequencer Zoom & Scale Modes CC control06:45 - Drum Mode.Oberheim is a registered trademark of Tom Oberheim
Tom Oberheim on GForce OB-E GForce Software 2022-02-22 | "I was pretty amazed by OB-E, it was pretty damn close right out of the chute. It was “wow!“. I like listening to that." Tom Oberheim.In 2021, during the release of OB-E®, we were contacted by Marcus Ryle on behalf of Tom Oberheim. Marcus is a co-founder of Line 6® but also a former Oberheim Developer who contributed to the OB-Xa, DSX, DMX, OB-8, Xpander and Matrix 12. Via Marcus, OB-E had found its way to the ears of Tom Oberheim and they were both impressed enough to suggest a collaboration to refine the instrument and release an update carrying their full endorsement.Working under the guidance of Tom and Marcus, we further enhanced OB-E, Refining the Detune feature and adding a new Vintage knob, which dials in more realistic musical inaccuracies in line with the original instrument for a truly authentic 8-Voice experience.The 8-Voice is not simply eight identical SEMs put together. The interaction of those 8 independent, and slightly different Synthesizer Expander Modules, plays a major role in making the 8-Voice’s sound special and the injection of these authentic inaccuracies into each of the eight SEMs in OB-E takes it to another level. But don't listen to us - listen to two of our heroes, and bonafide industry legends, talk about their opinion of OB-E.Find Out More: gforcesoftware.com/products/ob-eLegal Notice.All trademarks, service marks and company names are the property of their respective owners. Oberheim and SEM are registered trademarks of Tom Oberheim.
Bright Sparks - Tom Oberheim GForce Software 2022-02-17 | After the 2015 release of our Bright Sparks Documentary & Album collaboration with I Monster, while we were elated at the critical acclaim the project received, we always felt it would have been enriched by the inclusion of one person in particular, Tom Oberheim.On the instrumental version of the Bright Sparks album, I Monster had created a bonus track, Beneath The Planet Of The Oberheim and while we'd reached out to Tom Oberheim and asked him to appear in the accompanying documentary, for various reasons it wasn't possible. Then in Feb 2021, after the release of our OB-E 8-Voice emulation, we got the chance to talk with Tom whereupon our second question was "Can we persuade you to be filmed for a new Bright Sparks Chapter?"Tom agreed and while covid put our plans on hold temporarily, we carried on communicating, and in October 2021 we sat at the UK end of a zoom call while cameraman Sam Graydon filmed Tom in the comfort of his California home. Additionally, ex-Oberheim engineer (and industry icon), Marcus Ryle, joined us from his studio and imparted his experience of working at Oberheim in the 80s and how, over 30 years later, he was pivotal in Tom regaining the use of his name and logo.The result is a new Bright Sparks chapter dedicated to Tom Oberheim. A fascinating journey through the life and career of one of the most revered synthesiser pioneers, whose work has graced the tracks of everyone from Joe Zawinul to Stevie Wonder, Lyle Mays, Jam and Lewis and countless others.Camera - Sam Graydon.Edit Producer - Jeff Boult.Executive Producer - Dave Spiers for GForce Software.Artwork - Jarrod GoslingAnimation - Luke HighetPhotos - Dave Spiers, Ian Legge, Robert Rosen, Marcus Ryle, Tom Oberheim & Sequential Circuits Music - I Monster (Bright Sparks Instrumental). Jeff Boult. Dave Spiers.Archive - Internet Archive. Prelinger Archives.Huge thanks to: I Monster's Dean Honer & Jarrod Gosling, Chris Macleod, Marcus Ryle, Jill Oberheim, Susan Wolf, Hugo Brangwyn, Graeme Rawson, Jerome Meunier, Robert Rosen, Alex Abajian, Ian Legge, Kent Spong, Les Pressure and David Gibbons. www.oberheim.comwww.gforcesoftware.comwww.imonstermusic.com
M-Tron MkII - Nights In White Satin GForce Software 2022-02-11 | Again, our good friend Nigel Hopkins has recreated some legendary tracks using the M-Tron MkII. Here, he tackles The Moody Blues Nights In White Satin string part.For more on this, the rest of the series, and to download the free patches, check out Nigel's article on our website: gforcesoftware.com/blog/nigel-hopkins-remakes-mellotron-mkii-classicsThis video was created for educational purposes only. We wholeheartedly acknowledge the original copyright owner(s) and make no claim ourselves. YouTube's algorithms have detected this and while they've allowed it to be used, it has been flagged to include adverts.
M-Tron MkII - Starless GForce Software 2022-02-11 | Nigel Hopkins has kindly recreated some legendary tracks using the M-Tron MkII. Here, he tackles King Crimson's Starless string part.For more on this, the rest of the series, and to download the free patches, check out Nigel's article on our website: gforcesoftware.com/blog/nigel-hopkins-remakes-mellotron-mkii-classicsThis video was created for educational purposes only. We wholeheartedly acknowledge the original copyright owner(s) and make no claim ourselves. YouTube's algorithms have detected this and while they've allowed it to be used, it has been flagged to include adverts.
M-Tron MkII - Strawberry Fields Forever GForce Software 2022-02-11 | Using the M-Tron MkII, Nigel Hopkins has recreated some iconic Melly parts originally played on the hardware MkII. Here, he tackles the Strawberry Fields Forever flute part.For more on this, the rest of the series, and to download the free patches, check out Nigel's article on our website: gforcesoftware.com/blog/nigel-hopkins-remakes-mellotron-mkii-classicsThis video was created for educational purposes only. We wholeheartedly acknowledge the original copyright owner(s) and make no claim ourselves.
M-Tron MkII - Watcher Of The Skies intro GForce Software 2022-02-11 | Using the M-Tron MkII, ace keys player Nigel Hopkins has recreated some legendary MkII parts. Here, he tackles Watcher Of The Skies intro originally recorded by Tony Banks for the Genesis album Foxtrot in 1972. This sound made use of both MkII Manuals with Accordion Bass Notes & Organ Notes in the left manual, and a layered MkII Violins and Brass sound in the right manual.For more on this, the rest of the series, and to download the free patches, check out Nigel's article on our website: gforcesoftware.com/blog/nigel-hopkins-remakes-mellotron-mkii-classicsThis video was created for educational purposes only. We wholeheartedly acknowledge the original copyright owner(s) and make no claim ourselves. YouTube's algorithms have detected this and while they've allowed it to be used, it has been flagged to include adverts.
Tom Wolfe - Using M-Tron MkII for Composition GForce Software 2022-02-08 | Tom Wolfe walks us through a compositions with M-Tron MkII. More information at gforcesoftware.com/products/m-tron-mkiiLegal NoticeGForce Software and M-Tron Pro are trademarks of GForce Software Ltd. All third party product names used in this product are trademarks of their respective owners and are in no way associated or affiliated with GForce Software Ltd. These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose tones and sounds were studied during development of this product. Mellotron and Chamberlin are registered trademarks of Marcus Resch
M-Tron MkII - Court Of The Crimson King. GForce Software 2022-02-01 | Our good friend Nigel Hopkins has recreated some legendary tracks using the MkII. Here, he tackles King Crimson's In The Court Of The Crimson King string part, firstly in isolation, and then within context of a recreated trackFor more on this, the rest of the series, and to download the free patches, check out Nigel's article on our website: gforcesoftware.com/blog/nigel-hopkins-remakes-mellotron-mkii-classicsUpdate 11th Feb 2022:Today we have heard the sad news of Ian McDonnald's passing. Ian's legendary work with King Crimson and Foreigner is one of the main reasons so many of us love the Mellotron. We all own him a great debt and we'd like to pay tribute to him here.This video was created for educational purposes only. We wholeheartedly acknowledge the original copyright owner(s) and make no claim ourselves. YouTube's algorithms have detected this and while they've allowed it to be used, it has been flagged to include adverts.
M-Tron MkII - Teaser Reveal GForce Software 2022-01-26 | One of the great finds during development and testing was by film composer Lee Groves. Lee found that by activating Host Sync, adding copious reverb, delay effects and then slowing the tempo down to 10 BPM, it created instant 'film noir'When he sent what he'd done to us, we fell in love.Find out more:www.gforcesoftware.com/products/m-tron-mkiiLegal NoticeGForce Software and M-Tron Pro are trademarks of GForce Software Ltd. All third party product names used in this product are trademarks of their respective owners and are in no way associated or affiliated with GForce Software Ltd. These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose tones and sounds were studied during development of this product. Mellotron and Chamberlin are registered trademarks of Marcus Resch.
M-Tron MkII - Track Assembly GForce Software 2022-01-25 | A video showing how straightforward it can be to assemble a track using M-Tron MkII's host synchronised Rhythms and Accompaniments, together with a couple of Lead sounds (Electric Guitar & Vibraphone), layered with a more contemporary drum pattern courtesy of Stylus RMX.More information at gforcesoftware.com/products/m-tron-mkiiLegal NoticeGForce Software and M-Tron Pro are trademarks of GForce Software Ltd. All third party product names used in this product are trademarks of their respective owners and are in no way associated or affiliated with GForce Software Ltd. These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose tones and sounds were studied during development of this product. Mellotron and Chamberlin are registered trademarks of Marcus Resch.
M-Tron MkII Tutorial 3 - Under The Hood. GForce Software 2022-01-25 | In this third M-Tron MkII tutorial, we delve under the hood into the various Key Edit controls. Here, it's possible to alter the tape start, pan, tuning and key-click, for individual notes.00:38 Tape Start01:28 Key Modifiers02:00 Tape Detune02:55 More Key Modifiers03:25 Tape Pan04:07 Key Click05:11 Key Edit Save & LoadMore information at gforcesoftware.com/products/m-tron-mkiiLegal NoticeGForce Software and M-Tron Pro are trademarks of GForce Software Ltd. All third party product names used in this product are trademarks of their respective owners and are in no way associated or affiliated with GForce Software Ltd. These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose tones and sounds were studied during development of this product. Mellotron and Chamberlin are registered trademarks of Marcus Resch
M-Tron MkII Tutorial 2 - Dual Rhythm & Accompaniment Mode GForce Software 2022-01-25 | This Tutorial explains in detail how to use M-Tron MkII R/A Mode where you can layer two Rhythms and Accompaniments and trigger them via the Parallel Triggering Modes.00:30 Activating R/A Mode01:03 Loading Rhythms into the Left Manual01:35 Loading Accompaniments into the Left Manual02:31 Loading Rhythms into the Right Manual04:10 Loading Accompaniments into the Right Manual04:35 Parallel Trigger Mode05:02 Replaying Left & Right Rhythms and Accompaniments06:03 Host Sync Transposition06:36 Adding Reverb06:54 Adding the Delay Effect07:14 Permutations07:52 Applying the Flywheel BrakeMore information at gforcesoftware.com/products/m-tron-mkiiLegal NoticeGForce Software and M-Tron Pro are trademarks of GForce Software Ltd. All third party product names used in this product are trademarks of their respective owners and are in no way associated or affiliated with GForce Software Ltd. These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose tones and sounds were studied during development of this product. Mellotron and Chamberlin are registered trademarks of Marcus Resch
M-Tron MkII Tutorial 1 - Intro & Lead Mode GForce Software 2022-01-25 | This tutorial gives an initial overview of the original MkII before diving into the main Lead Mode where you load a Rhythm and Accompaniment into the Left Manual and a Lead into the Right Manual. It also covers the main front panel controls in Lead mode.01:26 Interface Sizes02:19 MIDI Channels02:31 Loading Rhythms03:52 Chord Chart04:22 Loading Accompaniments05:02 Playing Rhythms and matching Accompaniments06:29 Host Sync07:21 It's all about Balance07:58 Left Manual Main Controls09:15 Pitch Controls and Shortcuts (Left click = Coarse Tune. Right click = Fine Tune)10:07 High Pass & Low Pass Filter10:21 Loading Right Manual Leads11:33 Right Manual Controls12:47 Flywheel Brake Function13:06 Delay Effect13:16 Reverb EffectsMore information at gforcesoftware.com/products/m-tron-mkiiLegal NoticeGForce Software and M-Tron Pro are trademarks of GForce Software Ltd. All third party product names used in this product are trademarks of their respective owners and are in no way associated or affiliated with GForce Software Ltd. These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose tones and sounds were studied during development of this product. Mellotron and Chamberlin are registered trademarks of Marcus Resch
M-Tron MkII - Old Time Demo. GForce Software 2022-01-25 | This video combines original narration from the 1960's Mellotronics Demo Record, with music from the GForce Software M-Tron MkIIDesigned to complement M-Tron Pro, the dual manual M-Tron MkII adds tapes from the legendary Chamberlin® Musicmaster, Mellotron® MkI and MkII, placing special emphasis on the on the Rhythms and Accompaniments which capture a moment in time between the 1950’s and late 1960’s.All the sounds on the GForce M-Tron MkII are sourced from the MKI, MKII and Chamberlin Tape Archive curated by Martin Smith who prepared the recordings for this project and was a vital part of the extensive and sympathetic tape restoration and tempo remapping. On M-Tron MkII, both microphone and DI’d recorded versions of the lead tapes now sit side-by-side with combinations of rhythms and accompaniments, the latter of which can be synchronised to your host tempo and transposed to fit into your own compositions.More information at gforcesoftware.com/products/m-tron-mkiiLegal NoticeGForce Software and M-Tron Pro and registered trademarks of GForce Software. All third party product names used in this product are trademarks of their respective owners and are in no way associated or affiliated with GForce Software Ltd. These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose tones and sounds were studied during development of this product. Chamberlin & Mellotron are registered trademarks of Markus Resch.
Introducing: M-Tron MkII. Exploring another ’Tron: the Mellotron MkII GForce Software 2022-01-25 | The GForce M-Tron MkII is a celebration of the insanely rare and highly coveted original dual manual ’trons, namely the Mellotron® MkI/MkII and Chamberlin® Musicmaster. M-Tron MkII is a new and distinct product from M-Tron Pro, yet part of the family.Originally conceived as the ultimate Home Entertainment Console, the UK made 1963 MkI/MkII was a dual manual tape based instrument where the left manual’s 35 notes replayed a combination of 18 Rhythms and Accompaniments (66 on the GForce M-Tron MkII *) and the right manual (also 35 notes) replayed 18 lead sounds (66 on M-Tron MkII *).M-Tron MkII was designed specially for producers and composers who want access to the evocative tones of the original dual manual Chamberlin®, Mellotron® MkI & MkII instruments with special emphasis on the Rhythms and Accompaniments which capture a moment in time between the 1950’s and late 1960’s.If you are looking for a truly authentic MkII dose of nostalgia and host sync potential, you’ve found it.More information at gforcesoftware.com/products/m-tron-mkiiLegal NoticeGForce Software and M-Tron Pro are trademarks of GForce Software Ltd. All third party product names used in this product are trademarks of their respective owners and are in no way associated or affiliated with GForce Software Ltd. These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose tones and sounds were studied during development of this product. Mellotron and Chamberlin are registered trademarks of Marcus Resch
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In Conversation with Nate Williams GForce Software 2021-12-30 | Ultimately, it's all about the musicians and Nate Williams is an exceptionally talented multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter who's worked with Jamiroquai, Steve Winwood, and many more, in addition to releasing several albums and EPs in his own right. While Nate uses GForce Instruments, and contributed to the Isolation Choir and OB-E patches, this conversation focusses more on Nate's background and musical journey thus far. As you may be able to tell, Dave is a big fan.Check out Nate's music (including his Welsh Xmas EP) here:nategroove.comnatewilliamsmusic.bandcamp.comsoundcloud.com/natewilliamsmusic
Christmas 2021 - We gotta lotta groovy things for you in 2022. GForce Software 2021-12-22 | A rare upbeat Xmas tune from all of us at GForce Software, to say "Thank you for all your support during 2021 and all the very best for 2022".
Alan Pearlman - Philip Dodds & Close Encounters (Bright Sparks Outtake) GForce Software 2021-06-16 | In an outtake from the Bright Sparks Documentary, ARP founder Alan R Pearlman talks about Philip Dodds and the story behind the use of the ARP 2500 on Close Encounters Of The Third Kind.Originally released in December 2015 to critical acclaim and created to compliment the I Monster album of the same name, Bright Sparks documents the human stories of eight musical instrument pioneers, - Robert Moog (Moog), Alan R Pearlman (ARP), Don Buchla, Harry Chamberlin, The Bradley Brothers (Mellotronics), Adrian Wagner (Electronic Dream Plant), Peter Zinovieff (EMS) and Ken Freeman."An engrossing and fascinating documentary that pays tribute to the modest but amazing innovators who changed the face of electronic music" Vince Clarkegforcesoftware.com/blog/bright-sparks-the-documentarywww.imonstermusic.comAlan Pearlman Foundation: alanrpearlmanfoundation.org
Dennis Colin - Ladder Filter & Hyperphase Pedal (Bright Sparks Outtake) GForce Software 2021-05-24 | An outtake from the Bright Sparks Documentary where ex-ARP engineer (and the creator of the SEM filter) Dennis Colin talks about how the Ladder Filter was the inspiration for his lauded and obscenely rare Hyperphase pedal. Sadly, Dennis passed away just after we filmed him at his home in New Hampshire, but his legacy lives on in the ARP 2500, ARP 2600, Aries 300 and the legendary Oberheim SEM filter.Originally released in December 2015 to critical acclaim and created to compliment the I Monster album of the same name, Bright Sparks documents the human stories of eight musical instrument pioneers, - Robert Moog (Moog), Alan R Pearlman (ARP), Don Buchla, Harry Chamberlin, The Bradley Brothers (Mellotronics), Adrian Wagner (Electronic Dream Plant), Peter Zinovieff (EMS) and Ken Freeman."An engrossing and fascinating documentary that pays tribute to the modest but amazing innovators who changed the face of electronic music" Vince Clarkegforcesoftware.com/blog/bright-sparks-the-documentaryyoutube.com/user/GForceSoftwareTVwww.imonstermusic.com
Streetly Tapes - Volume 6 GForce Software 2021-05-18 | A no-talking, no-nonsense run through of the Streetly Tapes Vol6 tapebanks, with a few patches thrown in for good measure. gforcesoftware.com/products/the-streetly-tapes-vol-6Volume 6 provides yet more sonic superfood for your M-Tron Pro, via another 23 rare tape banks. For the first time ever, this Volume includes the CHAOS Banks, originally created to afford users different recordings of the same instrument across the 35 note range.The full Volume 6 tape bank list is as follows:ANCIENT CYMBALS AND TYMPSATTACK!BARRY TONECHAOS BRASSCHAOS CHOIRCHAOS FLUTECHAOS SAXCHAOS STRING SECTION CHAOS VIOLINSCHAMBER WIND ENSEMBLECRIMSON FLUTECUSTOM ORCHESTRA 1CUSTOM ORCHESTRA 2ELECTRIC CELLOHORNYJACK BRUCE VIOLINSJARRING ORCHESTRAKAZOOMEDIEVAL TOONEW MIXED BRASSPIERCING WINE GLASSES REEDZVIBRATO FLUTEWOODY BRASSY VIOLINSgforcesoftware.com/products/the-streetly-tapes-vol-6
Dennis Colin - Significant Events (Bright Sparks Outtake) GForce Software 2021-04-27 | A fascinating and touching outtake from the Bright Sparks Documentary where ex-ARP engineer Dennis Colin recalls two of the most significant events of his life. Dennis was a joy to film and listen to and even though his health was poor, his mind was super sharp. Sadly Dennis passed away shortly after we recorded this at his home in New Hampshire. However, his work lives on in the ARP2600, Aries 300 Modular and the legendary Oberheim SEM filter.Originally released in December 2015 to critical acclaim and created to compliment the I Monster album of the same name, Bright Sparks documents the human stories of eight musical instrument pioneers, - Robert Moog (Moog), Alan R Pearlman (ARP), Don Buchla, Harry Chamberlin, The Bradley Brothers (Mellotronics), Adrian Wagner (Electronic Dream Plant), Peter Zinovieff (EMS) and Ken Freeman.“The result is a documentary that isn’t merely well informed, it’s definitive.”Gordon Reid (Sound On Sound Magazine)gforcesoftware.com/blog/bright-sparks-the-documentarywww.imonstermusic.comAlan Pearlman Foundation: alanrpearlmanfoundation.org
M-Tron Pro - Twenty Tapebanks (No Talking) GForce Software 2021-04-07 | M-Tron Pro comes with nearly 200 Tapebanks as standard but we thought we'd ask the super talented Alex Ball to do a no-talking, run-through of 20.That leaves something like another 180 tapebanks to discover at your leisure.gforcesoftware.com/products/m-tron-pro
OB-E LFO MOD - AUDIO RATE GForce Software 2021-03-19 | A tutorial showing a little of the audio rate modulation potential via VCO 3. The examples here are somewhat unruly and gnarly but once you grasp the procedure you can create more musical sounding patches.For more information: gforcesoftware.com/products/ob-e
