still my favourite synth demo ever, when i first started looking at hardware synths and saw the dreadbox then this video i couldnt stop replaying it and had to get one as my first ever synth
Thanks for the kind words. Do you still have your Nyx? I sold the one in the video, regretted it and ended up buying another last year. It’s a bit awkward to use at times but the sound is worth it to me
@@skrapadelixI sold it and have been thinking about getting one back, that's what made me remember this video haha. I did find it a limiting synth but what it could do was just an almost unmatched sound The v2 looks interesting but to my ear the reverb doesn't seem as nice despite additional parameters and that was a big part of the nyx to me and probably anyone
@@bigmanlizard7326 yes the v2 reverb is not as useful or characterful as the OG. Even the Nymphes reverb sounds better to me than the v2. To be fair, its bandpass filter is sweet and I like the larger form factor as well. V1 feels a bit cramped
great themes/tracks. so musical and engaging. and Nyx has excellent, somewhat misterious and eeire tone. while i didn't think much of it when it was first released, now i feel its perhaps most interesting out of current Dreadbox range.
@@Tizzat This video also helped me make my decision so i'll answer your question. Yes i did get the same sounds. I also use a little stereo delay at the end of the chain to wide it. This synth really is this beautifull.
Nice. Very nice. Have been looking for a melodic Nyx demo for days and you nailed it. Thanks for not running it through an additional reverb so I can actually hear the unit.
Oh dear, Dreadbox released just a Nyx reissue so I'll finally be able to get my hands on one after falling in love with it because of this beautiful video. Thanks for making this!
Inspiring stuff in the sounds and the music. Really elegant and compelling 2-note lines, and a crafty beat thrown in for good measure. I like your style, my friend!
six wax thank you for your kind words. I had to sell the Nyx some time ago but have just bought an Abyss and one thing is clear, Dreadbox make inspiring synths.
skrapadelix - This is fucking briiliant mate. Ive had the NYX for a couple of months, but probably only done a few hours fiddling with it - not too intuitive for me to be honest, as I've been used to the traditional subtractive synth layout over the years like on a Roland etc, but I really admired and embraced this approach on the NYX, as they've had the balls to change the traditional subtractive synthesis paradigm. The point - After watching your video, you have made me want to persevere with the NYX as it really does sound beautiful in its own way and does what many breakaway synths can't achieve, and that is a likeable tone with its own character. Just a question, on your demo @ 4:12 & 9:07 I can hear two separate oscillators, one pulsing a bass sequence and one playing a sequenced lead part similar, if not the same as the bass part. Is this 2 separate parts, i.e. multitracked, or was it the 2 Oscillators un-synced playing together? Anyway, top demo mate :)
Hey, BMC thanks for the kind words. It's not exactly the easiest synth to use is it? To answer your question, everything in the demo is one take, with no overdubs because I'm a lazy sod and can't arsed with computers. The sort of 'dual timbre' patch is as follows if you're interested: VCO routing = Split, VCF routing = Even, Mod routing = Odd. VCO1 at 32’, sawtooth, with no glide VCO2 at 8’, triangle with glide at about 10% Dial the filter cutoff right down to zero, resonance about 20%, set the VCA to hold. Modulator 1 should be set to loop with rise=0, fall about 40%, level = 35%. Modulator 2 set with loop set to off, rise to about 15% and fall to around 70%, level about 40% Play a low note and the bass should pulse slowly, keep it held and with another finger, play the second oscillator. You should now get a gliding lead voice playing over the bass. Add reverb to taste. It's a but fiddly to set up but sounds really nice. Cheers!
skrapadelix - Thanks for the detailed reply, thats very decent of you to spend the time to write the settings out. I just love setting the 2nd Osc glide too, but I've never tried it duophonically yet. Thanks for the advice, I'll print that out ! All the Best :)
This video is art! beautiful shots. The music is wonderful! Channelling the beauty of Nyx herself. I wanna compare to the Eno ambient video art but this is more impressive. Now to decide if I want to try to pick up the original secondhand or go for the V2...
J'aime beaucoup ta musique et tes images. C'est relaxant. Est-ce tous des images que tu as filmé? Y a des routes au Québec j'ai reconnu des panneaux de vitesse.
Nice! Can you tell me how the settings where on the part that started @2:13? How is the paraphonic setup? I mean it looks like I can hear OSC1 only playing even if I do not hear OSC2 (and I would suspect at not playing a high note the both OSC would sound together)? I have the Erebus and would like to get the Nyx too, so I hope my question makes sense.
Hi Mark. Setting the Mod Root to "Split" assigns each filter its own dedicated modulator. Using these as single-shot AD envelopes makes the Nyx behave closer to a true duophonic synth than a paraphonic one - although both voices still share the same VCA which can be set to hold. At 2:13, I simply looped VCO 1's modulator and kept the low key held while playing the top line on the second VCO, controlled by its own modulator. Played carefully, the Nyx can then sound almost like 2 single-osc monosynths playing together.
Thank you! It's purely a personal thing but I've found almost every synth demo in the last 3 years slathered in either Strymon or Valhalla Shimmer, Eventide Blackhole or Mutable Instruments' Clouds. These algos are very beautiful and mysterious, no denying, however in my opinion they tend to make everything sound homogenised and, dare I say it, a bit bland since everyone uses them now.
to follow up on skrapadelix's reply, everything sounds good with strymon effects so it's hard to properly gauge how the synth itself actually sounds.i mean, a 30 dollar casio toy keyboard sounds good with blue sky.
I see your point of course. More and more of these demos are demoing too much of the FX and drowning the synth voice. Nevertheless, these strymon gadgets, used sparingly, are a blessing and provide a level of quality formerly only available in studio level gear.
Thanks. The Nyx is well-suited for live usage as it's small, well-built and the text is easy to read in low light. Just be aware that you can't change MIDI channel without taking the rear plate off and that the VCOs take at least 10 minutes to stabilise.
Check the internal dip switch is in the ON position (see the manual for details) and then try playing 2 notes from your MIDI controller after tuning both oscillators to the same pitch. You should be able to play 2 note chords now.
With the Nyx Reissue out now this is a great resource for what was possible with the original, thanks!
still my favourite synth demo ever, when i first started looking at hardware synths and saw the dreadbox then this video i couldnt stop replaying it and had to get one as my first ever synth
Thanks for the kind words. Do you still have your Nyx? I sold the one in the video, regretted it and ended up buying another last year. It’s a bit awkward to use at times but the sound is worth it to me
@@skrapadelixI sold it and have been thinking about getting one back, that's what made me remember this video haha.
I did find it a limiting synth but what it could do was just an almost unmatched sound
The v2 looks interesting but to my ear the reverb doesn't seem as nice despite additional parameters and that was a big part of the nyx to me and probably anyone
@@bigmanlizard7326 yes the v2 reverb is not as useful or characterful as the OG. Even the Nymphes reverb sounds better to me than the v2. To be fair, its bandpass filter is sweet and I like the larger form factor as well. V1 feels a bit cramped
@@skrapadelixNymphes reverb is mono and sounds better to cancel it 😂
I keep coming back for 2:12 something so haunting and sad about it like a lost memory
Best demo of this synth by far. Please do more.
Hands down!
I still return to this video !
An actual musical demo!! Good job!! these are always my favorite kind
Thank you!
I know right! XD
2:14 onwards part is beautiful!
I still come back 2 this first patch
love the vibe
This really is one of the best Nyx video there is.... Makes v1 far superior to v2 in my ears.... Open sequence is spot on. Cheers and Peace!
You made me buy a Nyx! Picking it up next week...
Finally! After Jexus retirement someone in the internet actually continues to make awesome musical synth demos.
the first patch - is just amazing - luv it
What a huge demo! I pick up one because of these demos, a deep synth with an absolut big lush voice!❤
great themes/tracks. so musical and engaging.
and Nyx has excellent, somewhat misterious and eeire tone. while i didn't think much of it when it
was first released, now i feel its perhaps most interesting out of current Dreadbox range.
agreed! bought one just in time.
Beautiful sounds! Makes me want one pretty bad...Nice video, very pleasant to watch. Good Stuff!
Nice Video both sounds and motion picture . Your video helps me make my decision ,ended up with one of NYX.
Spydamonkee did you get the same sounds
We're waiting for answer
@@Tizzat This video also helped me make my decision so i'll answer your question. Yes i did get the same sounds. I also use a little stereo delay at the end of the chain to wide it. This synth really is this beautifull.
This is awesome 🎉 please, make a video how to create a sound on 6:10🙏🙏🙏😔🙄
You're a beast! Hands down best I ever heard
Thank you!
Wonderful stuff - love the first 30 seconds especially, but the rest is also cool.
Nice. Very nice. Have been looking for a melodic Nyx demo for days and you nailed it. Thanks for not running it through an additional reverb so I can actually hear the unit.
Excellent done, Love it, the music and the NYX
This is excellent
!!!
Thank you
I love the sound and the images so much!
Oh dear, Dreadbox released just a Nyx reissue so I'll finally be able to get my hands on one after falling in love with it because of this beautiful video. Thanks for making this!
Very nice demo, nice pics too!
Inspiring stuff in the sounds and the music. Really elegant and compelling 2-note lines, and a crafty beat thrown in for good measure. I like your style, my friend!
six wax thank you for your kind words. I had to sell the Nyx some time ago but have just bought an Abyss and one thing is clear, Dreadbox make inspiring synths.
Very, very nice! I just love that sound and those sweet melodies! 🎶✨❤️
Thank you! The Nyx is a lot of fun for sure
Awesome video!
skrapadelix - This is fucking briiliant mate. Ive had the NYX for a couple of months, but probably only done a few hours fiddling with it - not too intuitive for me to be honest, as I've been used to the traditional subtractive synth layout over the years like on a Roland etc, but I really admired and embraced this approach on the NYX, as they've had the balls to change the traditional subtractive synthesis paradigm.
The point - After watching your video, you have made me want to persevere with the NYX as it really does sound beautiful in its own way and does what many breakaway synths can't achieve, and that is a likeable tone with its own character.
Just a question, on your demo @ 4:12 & 9:07 I can hear two separate oscillators, one pulsing a bass sequence and one playing a sequenced lead part similar, if not the same as the bass part. Is this 2 separate parts, i.e. multitracked, or was it the 2 Oscillators un-synced playing together?
Anyway, top demo mate :)
Hey, BMC thanks for the kind words. It's not exactly the easiest synth to use is it? To answer your question, everything in the demo is one take, with no overdubs because I'm a lazy sod and can't arsed with computers. The sort of 'dual timbre' patch is as follows if you're interested:
VCO routing = Split, VCF routing = Even, Mod routing = Odd.
VCO1 at 32’, sawtooth, with no glide
VCO2 at 8’, triangle with glide at about 10%
Dial the filter cutoff right down to zero, resonance about 20%, set the VCA to hold.
Modulator 1 should be set to loop with rise=0, fall about 40%, level = 35%.
Modulator 2 set with loop set to off, rise to about 15% and fall to around 70%, level about 40%
Play a low note and the bass should pulse slowly, keep it held and with another finger, play the second oscillator.
You should now get a gliding lead voice playing over the bass. Add reverb to taste. It's a but fiddly to set up but sounds really nice. Cheers!
skrapadelix - Thanks for the detailed reply, thats very decent of you to spend the time to write the settings out.
I just love setting the 2nd Osc glide too, but I've never tried it duophonically yet.
Thanks for the advice, I'll print that out !
All the Best :)
Fantastic!
Wonderful part beginning at 9:04 ! Thanks man !
Ich liebe diesen Synth auch und die Musik.
Danke und Grüße
awesome work. I might need one of these now :P
Asa Sexton-Greenberg thanks!
paraphony is big! great sound!
Great sounds and ideas in here
Amazing Patches!
This video is art! beautiful shots. The music is wonderful! Channelling the beauty of Nyx herself. I wanna compare to the Eno ambient video art but this is more impressive. Now to decide if I want to try to pick up the original secondhand or go for the V2...
Que hermosa producción y sonidos lograstes, muy bello
Gracias por tu amable comentario!
Wonderful musical effort....
Thank you Doc!
This is wonderful, thank you
I bought this synth for the first patch
Salut,
Des années que je regarde cette démo. On est d'accord qu'il y a bien un overdub sur le tout premier son ?
Convinced me to buy the Nyx 🙂
etchasketch did you get the same sounds
damn. 2:30 goosebumps! so cold. so beautiful. excellence dude! is all footage yours? great vid.
Midnight's Ocean thanks a lot! Yes the footage all shot on various iPhones over the years
@@skrapadelix Awesome work!
cool!
I been on the fence about buying this synth but soon as I watch this video, I want to buy it
How did you sequence these performances?
The Octatrack MK1 was used for all sequencing
Awesome demo. What's the video lofi fx you're using at 7:50?
Thanks. It was an IOS app called 8mm
@@skrapadelix Looks cool
J'aime beaucoup ta musique et tes images. C'est relaxant. Est-ce tous des images que tu as filmé? Y a des routes au Québec j'ai reconnu des panneaux de vitesse.
Merci beaucoup. Oui, c’est vrai, je conduisais au Québec tôt cette année, c’était très beau
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Nice! Can you tell me how the settings where on the part that started @2:13? How is the paraphonic setup? I mean it looks like I can hear OSC1 only playing even if I do not hear OSC2 (and I would suspect at not playing a high note the both OSC would sound together)? I have the Erebus and would like to get the Nyx too, so I hope my question makes sense.
Hi Mark. Setting the Mod Root to "Split" assigns each filter its own dedicated modulator. Using these as single-shot AD envelopes makes the Nyx behave closer to a true duophonic synth than a paraphonic one - although both voices still share the same VCA which can be set to hold. At 2:13, I simply looped VCO 1's modulator and kept the low key held while playing the top line on the second VCO, controlled by its own modulator. Played carefully, the Nyx can then sound almost like 2 single-osc monosynths playing together.
skrapadelix thanks for this! Now I realy want one too 😀
Finally I got one :) Thanks again for your great sounds on the NYX; that helped a lot in my decision :)
Big Sky and Blue Sky pedals are wonderful... why the comment "definitely no Strymon Shimmer effects"? Great music, btw!
Thank you! It's purely a personal thing but I've found almost every synth demo in the last 3 years slathered in either Strymon or Valhalla Shimmer, Eventide Blackhole or Mutable Instruments' Clouds. These algos are very beautiful and mysterious, no denying, however in my opinion they tend to make everything sound homogenised and, dare I say it, a bit bland since everyone uses them now.
to follow up on skrapadelix's reply, everything sounds good with strymon effects so it's hard to properly gauge how the synth itself actually sounds.i mean, a 30 dollar casio toy keyboard sounds good with blue sky.
so the reverb that we hear is the onboard one ? no other effects ?
I see your point of course. More and more of these demos are demoing too much of the FX and drowning the synth voice. Nevertheless, these strymon gadgets, used sparingly, are a blessing and provide a level of quality formerly only available in studio level gear.
There's a basic ping-pong delay after the Nyx just to widen the output in the stereo field as the onboard reverb is mono only.
Was that a bit of Woodhead Pass towards the end?
It was indeed - well spotted. One of my favourite roads in the world as it happens.
Mega,krass,wie ne"traum" Reise
Very lovely sounds and images! That boat trip was cool : ).
Would you recommend the Nyx for live usage?
Thanks. The Nyx is well-suited for live usage as it's small, well-built and the text is easy to read in low light. Just be aware that you can't change MIDI channel without taking the rear plate off and that the VCOs take at least 10 minutes to stabilise.
Treated myself to a NYX. So small but so much fun, so much quality concerning the oscillators and filters!
Great news! If you do FaceBook, why not join the Nyx group?
Those Greeks really know their synthesizers.
For sure - I just got hold of a Typhon and it’s so much fun
How do you select the notes to make a melody? It doesnt have buttons like mother 32, it works with an external midi device or keys ?
Yes, MIDI or CV/gate is required to play a melody,
Got mine yesterday! I see is not poliphonic, how can I turn it into similar?
Check the internal dip switch is in the ON position (see the manual for details) and then try playing 2 notes from your MIDI controller after tuning both oscillators to the same pitch. You should be able to play 2 note chords now.
just opened! It is already 'on' for the paraphonic, it means that's ok?
Yeah, that should be fine.
Hi , great synth demo , can I just ask something about your video , what is the software you are using to make it look like vintage film ?
The lost Cult of Drum Funk the software is an IOS app called 8mm. It's a few years old but still does the trick. Cheers!
almost impossible to get this little gem anymore.
Yeah, I think Nyx will become a future classic in time.
I just bought this little greek miracle, and I am experimenting with it. Your video is really helpfull to me. Thanks bro