had a second run avalon, i bought it second hand from france. it had a problem. took a couple of weeks but got through to Brian and his wife. Sent it to them. They could not fix it so sent me a brand new 3rd run. They paid for shipping. That was 2 or 3 years ago and its still going strong. Love it.
And so here I am Fede. I was craving for a video like this from you! That sound and your hands crafting it are the main, maybe the only, reason I fell into this analog electronic hole. Seeing you playing that very stuff live in Williamsburgh totally opened my mind, and transformed my perception of electronic music, from something I grow up listening to, into something I can make on my own! And now, fast forward an year or so from that evening, I'm waiting for my freshly purchased Avalons, wachting and enjoying this video, while thinking at all of the stuff I'm gonna make out of them. That's a true turning point for me, from a pure listener to a wannabe producer, and that, once again, thanks to you Federico and to your wonderful wonderful signature Avalon sound. Hope to see a "Functions part 2" sometimes in the future!
@@nutritionontape oh i understand i like it too, i'm always surprised how much power 303 have without resonance playing the low octaves, it really push the speakers membrane out!
Yeah, not all Acid has resonance turned up to 11, but its still Acid. You guys should check out Aquaregia Records and especially their artists 747 and Tin Man for those slow beautiful low resonance 303 lines.
I watch your videos repeatedly, and the ones containing the Avalon obsessively. An hypnotic 303 sound is the most amazing sound to have ever existed. I've found a Avalon for £3303 which is hilarious as they were cheeky enough to add the 303 but I'm so tempted to save with hope it will still be available in a few months lol. I'll never understand why these companies don't produce more, the damand is obviously there.
@@OoraMusic Thank you, I just took a look and it sounds fantastic, also the dinsync re-303 maybe a good option. But I desperately want that plastikman sound like you make. Do you think with correct fx pedals I could achieve that?
thank *YOU*. you inspired me to try something similar. this is what i want from the 303 and this is the first time i've heard it played this way and i've watched tons of 303 videos. your video is helping me decide to get one since the avalon is difficult to get.
I’m so happy I’ve just managed to order an Avalon after a long time trying to get one, I wanted to ask if you use the cartridges at all for this machine?
@@el_dani I was one of that desperate fellas trying to make my way into the 404 madness on the abstrakt page during the preorder window... As far as I am aware there will be no more Avalons preorder runs in the future, because Brian can't find all the needed components anymore. I guess there will be some units going up for sale once he starts delivery the new units next year, but I can easily see prices skyrocketing in the second hand market
dachte bis heute das mir die klassische "gänsehaut" beim Musik hören irgendwie abhanden gekommen ist. die ersten 36s haben gereicht.... funzzt doch noch❤️.... danke oora🙏
Man, I'm really torn because I want to get in on the final run, but the deal breaker is the availability of those SEM carts. If they were guaranteed another run as well I'd pre-order in a heartbeat. I know that might sound stupid, but for me that SEM makes all the difference in the world. Great video! Thanks for the tutorials and jams!
just a heads up, idk if I'm too late, but Abstrakt did a run that shipped in Dec. 2023 according to their web store, and they sold out, so no luck on that, but all 3 filter carts are in stock at MSRP. hope that helps, from an owner who ignores his unit myself :\
wow this is just axactly how this machine should be used!! The problem is that it is impossible to by a Avalon,can you recommend something similar that is as easy to program and sound just as good?
I love my Avalon, but I have to say the ladder filter is the least interesting of the alternate filters. However the 2044, SEM and OTA filters are amazing.
I tinker with synths as a hobby, I’m by no means a musician, but I’m learning more and more every day. I have seen the Avalon before, and it really does seem to be the most refined 303. What you are doing here with the FX makes it sound superb, turns the harsh acid into something so ambient, sets the foundation for a real sound scape! I will likely never own an Avalon, but I’m strongly considering buying Behringer’s TD-3-MO, when it’s available (3 month wait at the mo’). Have you yourself seen/heard this new 303 clone, it’s essentially the Behringer 303 with the Devil Fish mod’s built in, extra dials and buttons etc. I would be interested in your thoughts, what do you think?
Sold...... O wait..... You can't buy them 😭 This is exactly the sound I'm looking for, I want to learn to make acid that sounds like Plastikman as he's my favourite musician. Is there any alternative options? Is there a pedal combo with a Behringer td-3 mo or a Eurorack alternative that gives that plastikman sound but analogue style?
@@OoraMusic I own a Behringer td-3, Behringer crave, and Roland TR-8s. I noticed the quality of the, TR-8s instantly and this gave me a thirst for higher end equipment. But I've found a great Eurorack option which I'm going to build. Would like a Roland TB-03 but heard it's no way near as good as the 303 and the td-3 is as good. I guess I'll have to collect them all 😁
i had a rev.1 Avalon, problems, and Brian at abstrakt is not known for good communication. i prefer Behringer TD3 now, because it's cheap and easy to replace if problem happens.
@@OoraMusic you have all 303’s out there my friend:))) Well almost all, I have a custom made one by my friend 15ish years ago, its ugly but the square oscillator is siiick
I do have to wonder if one of the cheaper 303 wouldn’t sound the same with a lot of delay and resonance. This one does seem to have some nice options tough.
Inspired by this video I routed my behringer TD3 through my timeline delay and ventris reverb and was instantly in space. The company is bad but honestly for under 200 Clams it’s one of the best synths you can get your hands on.
@@FuZZbaLLbee I hate the onboard interface (the original 303 sequencer) so I sequence everything in my studio with my mpc live including the TD3. I like to use some of the mpcs cool sequencer tools like the arp and pattern generator which can include accents and glides. I also input notes in real-time with my midi keyboard which also adds accents based on the velocity of the keys. So to answer your question yes you can. It does definitely take away some of the “happy accident” fun that the 303 sequencer is known for and it’s not very hard to learn to use but I pretty much don’t use the onboard sequencers on any of my gear as like I mentioned everything is connected to the mpc live which has a bunch more options and performance tools.
There are SMT components that do not affect the sound, and those that make it sound like crap. It is up to the engineer to know where, which, and how to use SMTs.
@@OoraMusic i wanted it but since he is not answering emails me and others sent to him and the contact button on the website was giving error for more than one year, it made me worry what will happen if there will be problems. writing on the website the os update is the "latest one" like he doesn't want to do that any more (and after less than one year) is also suspicious. he never came clean about all that (not that i know of) i'm also interested in the vs-1, but if he will not explain what happen it will be hard for me to trust him.
@@OoraMusic, still a good review..It reminds me a little of the Devil Fish kit that you could get for the Roland, with how you can play more with the filters etc. .
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had a second run avalon, i bought it second hand from france. it had a problem. took a couple of weeks but got through to Brian and his wife. Sent it to them. They could not fix it so sent me a brand new 3rd run. They paid for shipping. That was 2 or 3 years ago and its still going strong. Love it.
its definitely a family businness :)
OMG when the ECHO SYSTEM is inserted in the chain @ 15:35 .. so much richness in the sound.
And so here I am Fede. I was craving for a video like this from you! That sound and your hands crafting it are the main, maybe the only, reason I fell into this analog electronic hole. Seeing you playing that very stuff live in Williamsburgh totally opened my mind, and transformed my perception of electronic music, from something I grow up listening to, into something I can make on my own! And now, fast forward an year or so from that evening, I'm waiting for my freshly purchased Avalons, wachting and enjoying this video, while thinking at all of the stuff I'm gonna make out of them. That's a true turning point for me, from a pure listener to a wannabe producer, and that, once again, thanks to you Federico and to your wonderful wonderful signature Avalon sound. Hope to see a "Functions part 2" sometimes in the future!
Oh man just read this. Thanks and happy you started your own journey
Mine is on the way...after three years of waiting...bless Brian
yes I had to wait 3 years too, almost lost hope!
Great to hear someone else who enjoys a “non-acid” 303 sound.
definitely!
it's not? sounds like very acid to me..
@@xfghffhfg I guess what I mean is, I like it when the resonance and cutoff is turned down. More smooth, less squelch
@@nutritionontape oh i understand i like it too, i'm always surprised how much power 303 have without resonance playing the low octaves, it really push the speakers membrane out!
Yeah, not all Acid has resonance turned up to 11, but its still Acid.
You guys should check out Aquaregia Records and especially their artists 747 and Tin Man for those slow beautiful low resonance 303 lines.
Really like what you did with it. Sounds a lot different than the usual 303 acid.
thanks!
I watch your videos repeatedly, and the ones containing the Avalon obsessively. An hypnotic 303 sound is the most amazing sound to have ever existed. I've found a Avalon for £3303 which is hilarious as they were cheeky enough to add the 303 but I'm so tempted to save with hope it will still be available in a few months lol. I'll never understand why these companies don't produce more, the damand is obviously there.
honestly 3k for it seems a rip off. Is a great tool but maybe you can find similar products, check the norand mono!
@@OoraMusic Thank you, I just took a look and it sounds fantastic, also the dinsync re-303 maybe a good option. But I desperately want that plastikman sound like you make. Do you think with correct fx pedals I could achieve that?
Such a great sound! I can't wait until I get mine.
I love it!
great video. this machine is deep. good starting point
thanks!
thank *YOU*. you inspired me to try something similar. this is what i want from the 303 and this is the first time i've heard it played this way and i've watched tons of 303 videos. your video is helping me decide to get one since the avalon is difficult to get.
Glad I could help! there are lot of options , even super cheap for you to try, keep me posted on your results!
Sounds so friggin good.
Really cool. I think your channel is great, you seem like really cool down to earth kinda guy. Thanks for these great videos for us Heads. ThankS
thanks! trying my best and really appreciate your words
I’m so happy I’ve just managed to order an Avalon after a long time trying to get one, I wanted to ask if you use the cartridges at all for this machine?
Yes it is at the upper tier with Dinsync, but goes one more and adds some extra features.
dinsync is great too!
Which pedal do you recommend the most for the avalon? the LVX or the Echo system empress
Got one of the last run Avalon’s. All set for delivery in March 2022 (!)
yep! same
Me too, I got two, just in case... but I guess it'll be more like march 2023 🤣
You got it buddy. I'm starting from the beginning.
:)
Beautiful I'm so glad I own one 😁 Subtle and deep
Right on!
I have one of these coming next year, can't wait.
you gonna love it
Do they still make these?
@@nodfactor8808 They did a limited run of them a few months back. They sold out pretty quick.
Does anyone know how to get on this Abstract Instruments "private mailing" list for 2022 delivery?
bo clue, im just hoping the avalon will arrive lol
The shop window was open for like 3 days (of 404 madness). Now it‘s closed, or is there something else?
@@el_dani I was one of that desperate fellas trying to make my way into the 404 madness on the abstrakt page during the preorder window... As far as I am aware there will be no more Avalons preorder runs in the future, because Brian can't find all the needed components anymore. I guess there will be some units going up for sale once he starts delivery the new units next year, but I can easily see prices skyrocketing in the second hand market
SEM filter sounds incredible
yes!
dachte bis heute das mir die klassische "gänsehaut" beim Musik hören irgendwie abhanden gekommen ist. die ersten 36s haben gereicht.... funzzt doch noch❤️.... danke oora🙏
Bitte!
i think the dial on the SEM filter cartridge is a HPF/LPF
WOW!! So sad that I am out on the cold on this great machine! Oh well I will enjoy the Behringers clones for now.
the behringer is definitely a good sounding machine
Man, I'm really torn because I want to get in on the final run, but the deal breaker is the availability of those SEM carts. If they were guaranteed another run as well I'd pre-order in a heartbeat. I know that might sound stupid, but for me that SEM makes all the difference in the world. Great video! Thanks for the tutorials and jams!
just a heads up, idk if I'm too late, but Abstrakt did a run that shipped in Dec. 2023 according to their web store, and they sold out, so no luck on that, but all 3 filter carts are in stock at MSRP. hope that helps, from an owner who ignores his unit myself :\
@@gqontheeq Hey! I would love to buy one if you no longer want it!
The product page says the now sold out run on their site is the last run of the Avalon. RIP my hopes of ever getting for MSRP.
get a Empress Echosystem and use it with an other clone, it will get you close to his sound I guess.
yeah thats sad
It the gorge Harrison of synthesisers..sweet and angry at the same time!
:D
Looks nice and if I did not have the Roland TB03 reissue it would be a must buy.
which they keep producing it..
@@OoraMusic true well last night I had a fun experiment with the DVCO on my Elektron Rytm MK2 and that does nice acid bass as well as my Virus TI2.
wow this is just axactly how this machine should be used!!
The problem is that it is impossible to by a Avalon,can you recommend something similar that is as easy to program and sound just as good?
Hi! I have good hopes for the Norand Mono, which I should try in December . Or the erica bass one!
oh yes Avalon, the queen of basslines. I was on the trigger for a second one..
never enough basslines :)
i love your sound!
thanks!
I love my Avalon, but I have to say the ladder filter is the least interesting of the alternate filters. However the 2044, SEM and OTA filters are amazing.
Totally agree
I tinker with synths as a hobby, I’m by no means a musician, but I’m learning more and more every day.
I have seen the Avalon before, and it really does seem to be the most refined 303. What you are doing here with the FX makes it sound superb, turns the harsh acid into something so ambient, sets the foundation for a real sound scape!
I will likely never own an Avalon, but I’m strongly considering buying Behringer’s TD-3-MO, when it’s available (3 month wait at the mo’). Have you yourself seen/heard this new 303 clone, it’s essentially the Behringer 303 with the Devil Fish mod’s built in, extra dials and buttons etc. I would be interested in your thoughts, what do you think?
yes that one is interesting. I own a regular behringer 303 and sounds great , so im sure the MO will be cool
Oh man. I've been looking for an 'easy to program' 303 clone for ages. I love this. Can't find it anywhere. You have 2? not fair. We have to talk! ;-)
I have one in order since 2 years mate.... I feel it will never ever come :D
@@OoraMusic one just popped up on Reverb today. £3,300 😪🤢
Relaxing 303 😌
Enjoy!
a bummer you cant buy it. I was curious of how you find the behringer tb3? can it produce similar sounds?
yeah it sounds very good!
Go for the Behringer
Wow 16:10 that is insane....🙏
:) happy to hear that
Sold...... O wait..... You can't buy them 😭
This is exactly the sound I'm looking for, I want to learn to make acid that sounds like Plastikman as he's my favourite musician. Is there any alternative options? Is there a pedal combo with a Behringer td-3 mo or a Eurorack alternative that gives that plastikman sound but analogue style?
plenty of options. Behringer td3 the cheapest, the there is the bassbot, the Roland boutique one , the re303... plenty of clones!
@@OoraMusic I own a Behringer td-3, Behringer crave, and Roland TR-8s. I noticed the quality of the, TR-8s instantly and this gave me a thirst for higher end equipment. But I've found a great Eurorack option which I'm going to build. Would like a Roland TB-03 but heard it's no way near as good as the 303 and the td-3 is as good. I guess I'll have to collect them all 😁
I want one, but can't find one! darn!
i know ...
i had a rev.1 Avalon, problems, and Brian at abstrakt is not known for good communication. i prefer Behringer TD3 now, because it's cheap and easy to replace if problem happens.
Definitely the worst communication I have ever experienced. Is months I'm trying to talk with someone there.
YES! This is the best 303 clone. It is better than the 303. It has everything the 303 does and then plenty, plenty more. This is not even a question.
:)
Great !
thanks!
What's up with the clicks on the slides?
those are part of my signature sound. Are created by the envelope generator and i use them a lot as a rythmic device.
@@OoraMusic ok, but are they there all the time or can you change your VCA envelope settings and get rid of them?
The other filters are no available on the site. - abstraktinstruments.com/shop/
will check
The best clone!! Watch out though when switching filter cards, especially when that filter is active, better switch of your avalon first 😉
It’s well known that you don’t have to power off the Avalon when inserting the filter cards
well i dont do that a lot :)
I think Erica synths is extremely good. Smooth and creamy.
yes I have the module one!
@@OoraMusic you have all 303’s out there my friend:))) Well almost all, I have a custom made one by my friend 15ish years ago, its ugly but the square oscillator is siiick
Your Echo is very delicious ✨nice nice nice....🤩
it is!
the RE-303 is best clone, just because i own one^^
wish I had one too :D
I do have to wonder if one of the cheaper 303 wouldn’t sound the same with a lot of delay and resonance.
This one does seem to have some nice options tough.
Inspired by this video I routed my behringer TD3 through my timeline delay and ventris reverb and was instantly in space. The company is bad but honestly for under 200 Clams it’s one of the best synths you can get your hands on.
@@JUNO-69 can you program the glides and accents on an other sequencer, and just change the filters settings on the device itself, while it’s playing?
@@FuZZbaLLbee I hate the onboard interface (the original 303 sequencer) so I sequence everything in my studio with my mpc live including the TD3. I like to use some of the mpcs cool sequencer tools like the arp and pattern generator which can include accents and glides. I also input notes in real-time with my midi keyboard which also adds accents based on the velocity of the keys. So to answer your question yes you can. It does definitely take away some of the “happy accident” fun that the 303 sequencer is known for and it’s not very hard to learn to use but I pretty much don’t use the onboard sequencers on any of my gear as like I mentioned everything is connected to the mpc live which has a bunch more options and performance tools.
@@JUNO-69 I might have to try this with the Octatrack as well. It seams that glides can be done with some extra work.
@@FuZZbaLLbee Yea I think overlapping the notes is the key to activating the glides give it a shot
Very cool man if you dj lmk where
Amo l'Avalon.
potrebbe essere l inizio di una poesia
@@OoraMusic in effetti
Cmq, indipendentemente dalle macchine che usi, sapresti far suonare bene anche le padelle 😊♥️
ahah grazie mille
it really upsets me that i can't easily get one.
There is one on Reverb right now - but v expensive
sometimes one pop up for 800$. sign up to the facebook avalon group too.
The world is a changing place. I can't get a new car have to wait 3 months 😅
The TB-3 is very good, which is better than Roland to Roland. ACB technology is really good.
I agree
👍
:)
it does sound nice to be fair, better than Behringer rubbish. I guess because they went for proper through hole not SMT
I love tha avalon!
There are SMT components that do not affect the sound, and those that make it sound like crap. It is up to the engineer to know where, which, and how to use SMTs.
@@rikkshow well, the original has no SMT is the point.
@@roberttodd2414 SMT did not exist back then, that was the reason. It is not a point though if done correctly.
@@rikkshow yes it is. It always affects the sound.
If someone is selling the SEM filtercard please feel free to contact me
will keep an eye open
@Knallbert Krach: The SEM filter card is currently available for purchase on the Abstrakt Instruments website.
@@madMATTy thx mate i also just figured out thaat its back in stock
laughs in td303
:D
Please Dude, send me the Pizza-Recipe. Iam a Pizza-Addict. Avalon Love ✌️
ahah, well im perfectioning my italian/detroit style pizza. maybe will do a video sooner or later
@@OoraMusic Allright Baby! 🍕❤️✌️
Plastikparty anyone
:)
I have a bass bot
I do too, and is great
I sold mine to much equipment on acid duty but a fine instrument
its very rare and expensive. better to buy/build x0x, almost the same
I know it become super hard to find!
could be the best clone if the creator was not so unavailable jerk
yeah hard to catch, i know
@@OoraMusic i wanted it but since he is not answering emails me and others sent to him and the contact button on the website was giving error for more than one year, it made me worry what will happen if there will be problems. writing on the website the os update is the "latest one" like he doesn't want to do that any more (and after less than one year) is also suspicious.
he never came clean about all that (not that i know of)
i'm also interested in the vs-1, but if he will not explain what happen it will be hard for me to trust him.
No.....
NOted :)
@@OoraMusic, still a good review..It reminds me a little of the Devil Fish kit that you could get for the Roland, with how you can play more with the filters etc. .