MATRIXSYNTH: Tuesday, December 30, 2008


Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Klee Sequencer and Appendage: Klee Bit Shuffle


YouTube via ScottStites
"The Klee is controlling my modular - the Appendage Touch Ribbon makes an appearance as well, controlling a couple of VCOs through my Triple Wilson SVVCF."

Fever Dreams


YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Ever had those? We start with the King Capitol Punishment Utopia Synth, then the Zvex Box of Metal, to the Moog MuRF, and on to the Analogue Systems rs290 Delay/Sampler module.

All of these pedals sound incredible on their own. The A.S. delay time is being modulated by the rs80 LFO module. No, you do not need the huge system. You can buy these modules separately and there are a variety of cases available including small ones. I don't wanna go back to sleep."

Doepfer Unplugged


Doepfer Unplugged from Isotope Of Me on Vimeo.
http://www.isotopeofme.com
"Here's a short noisy one for all of you Modular purists out there. These are a couple of cuts from some time playing with a few ideas on the Doepfer. Essentially VCO 1 is frequency Modulating VCO 2 through the linear input. The signal being fed into VCO 2's FM input is being gated/enveloped via VCA and EG 1 so that it only modulates the attack, leaving the sine output unchanged during the decay phase of the sound.

LFOs 1 and 2 are driving the S&H unit, which in turn is feeding the VC input of LFO 3 which is in turn triggering the EGs.

Cubase is feeding in a 4 note sequence for a bit of tonal change in addition to the rhythmic element to the patch.

The final output is coming from the VCF bandpass output, which is also being modulated by EG1."

tranqui // kp3 basic sampling demo


YouTube via abfahrtranqui
NOTE: I'm thinking of picking up a KP3. I'm actually looking for a decent hardware looper and I'm pretty sure I'm down to the KP3 or the Electro Harmonix 2880. If you have an opinion of either, feel free to comment. The one thing I like about the 2880 is the volume faders for each loop, so you can adjust the volume of four loops in real time. Can you do this with the KP3? Update: I just checked the manual online and once the sample is recorded you can adjust the level via the touch pad, so the answer is yes. I also read that the sample time at a tempo of 140 is 16 beats or roughly 7 seconds. It then states that at 73 it goes down to 8, 39 goes down to 4 and so on. Does that mean 7 seconds is the max per loop? The 2880 with the included 1G card can do 31 minutes per track.

Video description:
"this is a short vid recorded upon request to demonstrate the very basic sampling functions of korg's kp3.

sorry for the audio quality, I have a shitty camera (11 kHz audio / 3 minutes max time for video recording) and didn't take the time to prepare any decent sounds or record the audio separately. also, instead of making explanatory subtitles and stills, I wrote this text 'cause I'm a lazy bastard.

but enough with the apologies, I think most people should get the idea; this is not supposed to be an in-depth tutorial, but merely a short demo on how to sample and resample on the kp3. nothing fancy - just the tip of the iceberg...

all 3 fx units are set to 130 bpm. actions are as follows:
- activate poser mode and show off kp3 text scroll function
- launch a loop on kp2 (prog 63)
- record the loop into the efx-1000
- destroy the loop a bit using the feedback loop trick on the efx-1000 (credits to james zabiela or whoever discovered this easteregg)
- record the loop into the kp3 (sampling button), pad A
- record a loop generated by the kp3 (prog drm.4) by resampling (shift button + sampling button, then sample pad), pad B
- sync the beats (shift + sample pad + program knob), switching between pads to verify sync
- layer white noise synth (prog syn.9) over pad B and record it to pad C by resampling
- layer bass synth (prog syn.1) over pad A and record it to pad D by resampling
- overwrite pad A by sampling random bleeps from kp2 (prog 75)
- cacophonia

like I said, this is NOT supposed to be a "look what I can do" vid because the sounds obviously suck. it's a "look what the kp3 can do" vid.

I might do a show-off vid sometime, but not today ;) this vid is for those among you who are curious about basic sampling and resampling on the kp3, nothing more. I hope you enjoy it nonetheless.

cheers to all fellow fx bendin' knob tweakin' bastards out there!

http://www.tranqui.net (now relaunched!)
http://myspace.com/tranqui"

lp kp md live looping


YouTube via vcovcfvca
"Machinedrum MD UW MKII as master clock to a Korg Kaoss Pad KP3. Also starring a Moog Little Phatty Stage II and Nord Electro 2.

Basically I start with a simple MD beat. I then lay down a few loops from the Electro into the KP3. The mixing board (Mackie 802-VLZ3) has Alt3/4 going to the KP3 so when the switch is engaged there is no noticeable volume change but the KP3 can sample/effect whatever particular channels are Alt3/4.

I then sample (with a mistake due to forgetting to Alt3/4 the board!) the LP into the KP3. By 3 minutes in I get all the tracks in place :-)

Finish it off with a little KP3 and MD tweaking and we're done. The nice thing about this setup also (not shown here) is that by simply enabling Alt3/4 on the MD channel I can use the KP3 effects on it as well.

A very powerful little live looping setup that I've been having fun with lately."

MonoMiK Demo 1 Part 1


YouTube via MusicMiK
Welcome to a more complete demonstration of my current DIY synthesizer project, the MonoMiK. I needed a bit more to carefully test the latest module, which consists of the waveform selectors and the sub oscillators for the VCOs. The setup uses one VCO module (2 VCOs), the new VCO mixer module (waveform mixer and sub oscillator per VCO), the ladder filter module (only transistor ladder used in the video) and the envelope modules.

MonoMiK Demo 1 Part 2

click here and scroll for more videos by MonoMiK previously posted here on MATRIXSYNTH.

EXS Minimoog


YouTube via twelvebits
"I just discovered the sampled minimoog in EXS24 in my logic express 8 - here I use the lead synth sound. It sounds so nice that now I have to get a real moog!"

E-mu SP 1200 - Roland Alpha Juno 1 - Oberheim Matrix-6R


YouTube via twelvebits
"Beats: SP
Chord: Juno
Bass: Matrix
String arpeggio: Matrix
Audio interface: Echo Audiofire 12

Beats are sequenced with the SP to get that nice swing. The SP is synced to Logic 8 which controls the synths, records the audio and adds some delay effects. This tune is just something I'm still working on."

E-mu - Oberheim - Korg

"SP 1200, Matrix-6R and Wavestation sequenced with Logic 8. Synths are without external efx."

"Slaps", E-mu SP 1200


YouTube via twelvebits. "SP vehemence."

Dirty house beats with the E-mu SP 1200

"Live mix. Raw, as I prefer. Sorry about the overcompressed sound."

DSI Evolver + Jomox MBase 01


YouTube via twelvebits
"Got these new toys today. Synths are completely unprocessed (no EQ, efx, compression etc.). The delay effect is from the Evolver itself. Hi-hat noise comes from the Yamaha DX7."

Waldorf Blofeld

via this auction
"Most important features
Unbeatable price tag
sturdy Metal Enclosure
7 endless stainless steel Dials
Graphic Display 128 x 64 pixels, b/w, white background LED
more than 1000 Sounds
3 Oscillators per voice
Frequency Modulation between the Oscillators
All Q Oscillator Models
All Microwave II/XT/XTk Wavetables
2 independent Multi Mode Filters per voice
Filter FM
2 Drive stages per voice with selectable Drive Curves
3 fast LFOs per voice
4 fast Envelopes per voice
powerful Arpeggiator
freely programmable Arpeggiator Pattern with up to 16 Steps per Sound"


DSI End of '08 Update - LinnDrum Update and New MoPho OS

via Dave Smith Instruments:
"December 24 , 2008—Those of you who are paying attention (and we know there are at least a few of you…) may have noticed a relationship between how often the site gets updated and how busy we are. In fact, you might even be able to speculate when we’re getting ready to release a new product by the general lack of activity here. The absence of recent updates can mainly be attributed to the annual distraction of preparation for the NAMM show. We won’t be showing or announcing any new products this year (unless you count Mopho, which continues to fly out the door and is still backordered), but it takes a lot of work to get ready anyway. If you’re coming to the show, please stop by booth 6948 and say hello.

And, since we’re talking about NAMM and new products, you might ask, “What’s happening with the LinnDrum II?” Dave and Roger have been hard at work on the new design of LinnDrum II and now have a better idea of the ship date, which we currently estimate to be during the third quarter of 2009. We wish we could ship sooner but there's still a lot of work to do and it's important to us that we get it right. As a result, we don’t anticipate showing it—in any form—at the NAMM show. Thanks so much for your patience. We think it will be worth the wait.

In Mopho news, there is a new version of the OS that squashes a few annoying bugs. Go to the Current OS page for details. Also, the Mopho Pro editor is now available. Additional features include patch librarian functionality, program genetics, phantom banks, and automation for the sequencer section. We are also pleased to announce that Soundtower is working on VST and AU support with a projected release sometime in Q1 of 2009.

2008 has been action-packed, but fun. The Prophet ’08 received numerous honors and that is extremely gratifying. Mopho has already racked up a couple, as well (though only one we can talk about right now…). And Future Music has had the Prophet as the #1 recommended hardware synth on their gear chart for several months running. (Mopho just appeared in the latest issue at #4!)

Last, but not least, the ranks of DSI employees have swelled by an astonishing 33% in 2008. That’s right: there are four of us now. Chris Hector (AKA “the new guy” and “the young guy”) has joined us as Audio Engineer. Chris has already proved his worth by filling some significant “knowledge gaps” at DSI. Welcome, Chris!

Thanks to all the faithful for your continued support and to all of you who have more recently taken the DSI plunge. We literally couldn’t do it without you. We hope you have as much fun with our instruments as we have making them. All of us at Dave Smith Instruments wish you a happy, healthy, and peaceful 2009."

circuit bent HOLIDAY keyboard


YouTube via noystoise
"mini toy keyboard with added drum circuit that modulates the keyboard notes. this is one of ten in the series. for more info, go to www.noystoise.com"

synthPond + OSC


synthPond + OSC from zach on Vimeo.
"Thanks to my musical friend Carlos Hernandez.. Just showing off some of the new features coming up in synthPond 2.5. Showing how synthPond can integrate with MAX/MSP (or any OSC device) wirelessly.

I know it sounds a little odd, but what's cool about it is that even though i'm no good with max, you can basically make it sound any way you want!"
You can find synthPond here:
synthPond
and synthPond lite here:
synthPond Lite

PS3100-DT


flickr set by fonitronik
(click for more)

the finished PS3100 DT front panel
PS3100 DT prototype

Libcube: New Percussa AudioCubes Library

Percussa now has a library you can use to develop custom applications for AudioCubes - you can integrate AudioCubes with your own software.

"The library is written in C and is available for Mac OS X and Windows. The goal is to make a library that is robust, easy to learn, and that covers most the functionalities the cubes are offering. We think that this component makes a good foundation that will help AudioCubes enthusiasts to develop innovative and creative new applications. We even have some new stuff in stores, but I’ll let Bert show you that when it’s time …"

You can find more info including the downloads for Mac and PC on the Percussa AudioCubes blog.

AS modules demo3



YouTube via SQRSAW.

One and two here.

Aliens Project Toy of the Month 70 - EMS Snthie Logik

More info including samples at Aliens Project.

Kaossilator & KP3_(p002)


YouTube via F8sequence
"Kaossilator & KP3_(p002)
All sound sources are generated in Kaossilator."

KAOSS PAD KP3 (p001)

"KAOSS PAD KP3 (p001)
All sound sources are generated in Kaossilator (Other than drum kits)

Bank-A : drum_mp3 edited
Bank-B,C,D : Kaossilator
Over Dub (synth, SE) : Kaossilator
Recording : GarageBand

mp3 : creativecommons-Attribution
『Electrified camouflage』dj_beast
http://gbuc.net/modules/myalbum/photo..."

KAOSS PAD KP3 (p002)

"KAOSS PAD KP3 (p002)
All sound sources are generated in Kaossilator(Other than drum kits)

Bank-A : Ableton
Bank-B,C,D : Kaossilator
Over Dub (synth, SE) : Kaossilator
Recording : GarageBand "

KORG DS-10 and mini-KP


YouTube via Denkitribe

Korg Preset 900 PS analog monophonic synth


YouTube via abertronic

"up for auction soon ebay... external reverb added @2.30" Link to auction


KORG PS900 preset synthesizer demo
YouTube via chechimusic.
I am "electro boy..." Well, not quite the same but a similar feel.



Korg MS-20 Fireworks Zone


YouTube via Newueel
"This must definitely be the safest fireworks on the planet. Two simple patches mixed up together for creating your own fireworks on a Korg MS-20. A fire arrow patch and a 1000 shot patch. Both patches are triggered with random time intervals using the ESP. Knob settings should be readable when watching in high quality/fullscreen.

Although this is the safest way to play with fireworks, in order to prevent accidents and other problems:
- Use at your own risk only
- Keep children and pets out of range at all times to protect them and their hearing — and to make sure animals don't get scared and bolt.
- Dont try to reignite a firework that doesn't go off. Leave it alone for at least 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water. :$

I wish you all a very happy and synthful new year!"

damn hoss


damn hoss from edison on Vimeo.
"hello all....
introducing "64 fingers"
a new project by edison.......

64 buttons.....
63 sounds....
1 stop button......
no quantize......
no loops.......

there will be 7 videos in this project.....
this is the first.......
you can download this full track for free, right here
drop.io/p05tkko
thank you for your time.......

the yellow box is a monome 40h, hand built and installed in an old kids lunchbox......
the monome is controlling ableton.......

monome.org
myspace.com/bearless"

Circuit Bent Casio SK-1 Green

via this auction
"1: Circuit Bent CASIO SK-1 sampling keyboard w/fx box !!!

The custom paint job and all bends were done by DIABOLICAL DEVICES.
FEATURES:
20 point patch bay
6 toggle switches (holds, delays, ect.)
5 push buttons (random glitches) additional custom made FX box that features 2 LFO's and a Photocell.
comes with 4 banna jacks for making patches.
The FX box connects to the SK-1 via a 1/4" instrument cable and a banana jack.
The FX box also has 3 cool little green lights to show you what effect(s) are activated. They match the paint job! The SK-1 has a 1/4" output and a AUX output."

Sequential Circuits Studio 440 Part 5


YouTube via WISSJE. Parts 1-4 previously posted here.

christmas toy

flickr by recompas
(click for more)
"Just build a rack to hold my evenfall minimodular and my new blacet darkstar chaos. woo! Thomas Henry MPS, Voice of Saturn Sequencer and Blacet Darkstar Chaos"

full size

A bit blurry but you don't see the Evenfall Minimodular too often and the shot should give you a perspective on it's size.

The Serge on felix inferious

felix inferious has a post up what makes a Serge modular different from others. It's a fascinating read and useful if you are not familiar with Serge systems. Note that it is written from the perspective of someone researching a system. If you've ever had GAS (gear acquisition syndrom) and have researched a synth ad nauseam, you will appreciate this post. The following is just an excerpt so do check out the full post for more.

"That brings me to my next advantage of the Serge. Functional density. In Serge-land, they call this "patch programmability". Depending on how you patch a particular function block, you can achieve different results. The "Smooth / Stepped Generator" (SSG) for example, can not only be a S+H, but also a VC slew limiter, VC LFO (triangle and square), clock, LPF/LPG, lo-fi VCO, zero-crossing detector, and more with any combinations of these (that's right, most of those functions only require one half of the module!). This module is even one-upped by the "Dual Slope Generator" (DSG) which has an unprecedented number of patch programmable functions, yet on the surface, it's just an AD envelope generator. It's this "patch programmability" that really attracts me to the Serge system. The flexibility and range of sounds possible in even a single panel (or even M-odule) is rather astounding."
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