Syncussion SY-1 History

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2 Syncussion SY-1 History The Pearl Syncussion SY-1 is an extremely rare analogue electric drum system originally manufactured in 1979 by Pearl Musical Instruments. The Syncussion SY-1 features two identical channels boasting 6 analogue Oscillator modes which were originally designed to provide a complete set of synthesized drum sounds for percussionists. The 6 selectable preset Oscillator modes (A through to F) each produce a different or in some modes, mixture of basic waveforms: Mode A - One Oscillator only In addition to the aforementioned oscillator modes the sound can be further shaped via 8 faders which control Tune, Decay, Width (filter), Sweep Mode (up, down or off), Sweep Speed, Sweep Range, LFO speed, Depth & Waveform, Sample & Hold and Output Level. With careful programming The Pearl Syncussion SY-1 can produce a dynamic range of percussive sounds, powerful kicks and experimental sound effects which carry a vintage character inherent to its unique analogue drum synthesis methods and extremely raw sounding oscillators! Surprisingly this freaky little analogue drum synth is capable of producing some of the rawest and most powerful analogue drum sounds we have ever heard! Mode B - Oscillator1 adjusts Oscillator 2 s frequency producing a metallic like sound. Mode C - Mix of Oscillator 1 and 2 producing a similar tone to a vibraphone. Mode D - Mix of Oscillator 1 and 2 with velocity affecting the sweep (pitch low to high) Mode E - Oscillator 1 adjusts Oscillator 2 s frequency with a mix of noise. Mode F - Noise only.

3 Sampling the Syncussion Our goal was to record a versatile collection of unique sounding drum hits from one of the rarest and most powerful drum synths ever made We worked extremely hard to capture the raw vintage character of the Syncussion SY-1 by recording both a huge selection of dry/unprocessed drum hits as well as a variety of round robin samples and velocity variations. On top of this we recorded a wealth of sounds directly through our boutique selection of analogue outboard processors and high-end pre-amps. Additionally, a number of sounds were re-sampled through our EMU SP-12 Turbo sampler to obtain a more lo-fi and gritty sound. Last but by no means least we visited the world of analogue tape (a Wave Alchemy first) by recording over 800 drum hits to 1/4 tape via a Studer A80 Mk1 tape machine. We hope you enjoy the library!

What s included in the sample pack? 1885 24-bit 100% royalty free electronic drum hits! 839 drum sounds recorded to ¼ tape via a Studer A80 Mk1 tape machine.

4 What s included in the sample pack? bit 100% royalty free electronic drum hits! 839 drum sounds recorded to ¼ tape via a Studer A80 Mk1 tape machine. 162 unprocessed kick drum samples including cone-melting subs, snappy clicks and enormous bass drums 74 beautifully processed kick drum sounds making use of our extensive outboard collection 16 creatively layered kicks and huge subs 148 round robin samples including punchy kicks and driving toms 158 percussion hits and wired tones 134 blips, glitch and creative 60 ready to play and carefully mapped noise hits drum kits including sampler patches for Battery, Kontakt, NI Maschine, Reason 71 gritty SP-12 drum sounds including NNXT, Halion, EXS24 and SFZ twisted percussion and lo-fi hits Ableton Live Pack (requires version 7 or 95 tom samples covering deep to disco and above) everything in between 6 multi patch arrays, each offered in a 48 stereo and searing SFX sounds variety of key labeled pitches and designed 104 additional layered snare drum and hi to be played as musical patches + much hat samples. Snares and hats are not the more Syncussion s strongest point so we decided to include a huge bonus collection of punchy snares and silky hats which make use of our full gear list!

Kit List Sound Source: Pearl Syncussion SY-1 Sound Shaping: Thermionic Culture Vulture Mastering Version Empirical Labs Fatso Empirical Labs Distressor Cranesong Hedd ADesigns EM-PEQ Elysia X-Pressor

5 Kit List Sound Source: Pearl Syncussion SY-1 Sound Shaping: Thermionic Culture Vulture Mastering Version Empirical Labs Fatso Empirical Labs Distressor Cranesong Hedd ADesigns EM-PEQ Elysia X-Pressor 500 Purple Audio Action Spectra Sonics 610 SSL E Series EQ SSL E Series Compressor SPL Transient Designer API 512c Preamp EMU SP12 - Turbo Studer A80 MK1 Produced by: Wave Alchemy Audio demos by: Khyan Zak Whiteley GilJ aka Sheel Dan Byers Additional credits: Design & Photography by Steve O Brien

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