Roland Aira S-1: Hypnotic Arpeggiator Ambient (with Volca FM)

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Dive into Ambient Bliss: Roland Aira S-1 Arp exploration with Korg Volca FM.
This 5-minute video takes you on a sonic journey through ambient textures, crafted with the powerful Roland Aira S-1 and the versatile Volca FM synthesizer. Witness the S-1's arpeggiator in action, as it generates evolving patterns that form the foundation of the soundscape.
The Korg Volca FM complements the S-1 with its rich FM synthesis capabilities, adding depth and complexity to the evolving ambience, with another un-synced arpeggio that creates an ever evolving texture.
Sit back, relax, and let the mesmerizing sounds wash over you.

HOW I DID IT (Simple Tutorial)
- Activate the Roland S-1's arpeggiator and choose the arpeggio type you prefer.
- No sequencer needed: to engage the arpeggiator, activate the Hold button, then on the keyboard push all the notes you want to play at once.
- I used the Filter LFO to create an evolving effect (to make it quicker I started with a presets that comes with one of the default patterns, but you can easily program your own sound).
- You can tweak the Filter and the Effects knobs in real time to create sound variations.
- On the Volca FM I pre-recorded a simple pattern in the internal sequencer, using the preset "Glassbell".
- I didn't sync the two units because I wanted the two patterns to interact in an unpredictable way.
- I used the transpose slider on the FM to create melodic variations in real time.
- In the final part I messed up with the tempo by slowing down both units at different pace.

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SYNTHS:
Roland Aira S-1:
Behringer JT-4000 Micro:
Behringer Pro VS Mini:
Korg Monotron Delay:
Korg Monotron Duo:
Korg NTS-1 Digital Synth:
Korg Volca FM2:

STUDIO EQUIPMENT:
Best Audio Interface (Audient iD14):
Best Budget Headphones (Samson SR850):
Best Headphones (Monolith M1060):
Pocket Passive Mixer (Little Bear MC5):

EFFECTS:
Zoom MS-70CDR+:

CABLES & ADAPTERS:
6.35mm (1/4") Cable:
3.5mm (1/8") Cable:
1/4" Mono to 1/8" Stereo Adapter:
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