MATRIXSYNTH: Saturday, September 26, 2009


Saturday, September 26, 2009

Oberheim OB-X vs. SonicProjects OP-X PRO and V-Machine


YouTube via virtualoberheim. via UniQueWerkx.

"Do not miss the individual voice filter tuning at 1:33 on.

I wish they'd come out with a Creamware ASB type box for this. I think I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
click on this search for OP-X for more posts including video. Don't miss the V-Machine videos below."

"http://www.sonicprojects.ch/

SonicProjects OP-X PRO software synth featuring the Separate Voice Design (SVD) modeling technology compared to an Oberheim OB-X

To verify the showed comparison demos you can download the used patches in fxb bank format here:

Bank for the demo version:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro/ba...

Bank for the full version:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro/ba...

Demo version of OP-X PRO:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro/de...

You will notice that the sound of course is much better without the youtube compression. If you want to exactly recreate the examples you also need to play the same voices, which can be recognized by their panorama setting

To keep everything uncolored and clean for a real 1:1 comparison the stereo outputs of OB-X were recorded directly to daw using an apogee converter. OP-X PRO was rendered directly to harddisk as well.

Furthermore all voices of OP-X PRO before were calibrated to the exact same settings (pan, filter cutoff) as the corresponding voices (6 as well) in the hardware device. With a few exeptions always the same voices were compared by always starting at the same voice position in the circular allocation, which might sometimes give the impression that the same audio file was used. But if you listen very carefully there still can be noticed tiny differences. OB-X generally is a tad bit slimmer and brighter sounding with more weight in the heights and less in the mids while OP-X PRO is a bit darker and has more weight in the mids.

Separate Voice Design (SVD):
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/obx/separ...

This modeling technology used by OP-X PRO is based on completely independent voices with separate signal path and slightly differend sound, as it is the case too in voltage controlled polyphonic analog synths which in fact are based on separate monosynths that are globally controlled. Other than real synths OP-X PRO allows to globally activate and deactivate the detunings of individual parameter groups on demand as well as fine tuning them for each voice separatly with virtual trimpots. This allows for a wide palette of colors between completely "pissed off" and tight and precise. This allows to recreate the character of different synths or to copy the voice settings and character of one specific device in its current state, as it has been done in this video.

The detunings of the following parameter groups can be independently activated and deactivated as well as tuned in detail per voice:

- oscillator pitch
- filter cutoffs
- filter envelope times
- portamento times

All settings of course can be saved with the preset. Have a look at the video to learn what impact those fine tunings can have on the general character of the sound."

Oberheim OB-X vs. V-Machine (OP-X)


Oberheim Digital: OP-X and V-Machine


"SonicProjects VM Bundle hosted by the SM Pro Audio V-Machine. Playing some presets of OP-X while tweaking parameters with an external controller device.

The masterkeyboard is an EMU X-Board 61 and the controller device a Behringer BCR2000. Both are connected by USB cable to the V-Machine.

Combined with the pre-mapped banks and the custom sysex preset of the included BCR2000 toolkit BCR2000 allows to remotely control every single parameter of OP-X (83 in total).

With MIDI feedback activated in the V-Machine the controls on the BCR automatically update to the settings of the new preset on preset change which allows for value jump free parameter control.

This setup can serve as a complete replacement of a real analog hardware synth offering digital reliability and great transportability without missing the beloved fat and organic sound.

The used presets are:
01 - Jump!
02 - OB-Xa SyncSolo
03 - Shine On Solo
59 - SEM Upsweep
55 - OB Sustained Strings

To know which parameter is mapped to which control the included BCR2000 Toolkit contains handy printable mapping templates."

V-Machine: SonicProjects VM Bundle


"The VM Bundle was exclusively made for the SM Pro Audio V-Machine, the V-Rack and VFX Mac and PC, with a lot of adaptations and optimizations... The Korg DW-8000 is only used as a midi master keyboard. All sounds you can hear is what comes out of the stereo line outputs of the V-Machine, with no further processing. Presets are either switched manually directly on the V-Machine or by midi remote program change from the master keyboard's preset changer."


"Conflict" - Epic original synth prog solo!


YouTube via hamsterdunce

"More music on umop.com/parallax.htm

Here's a tremendously epic speed solo & prog rock synth nightmare for you to feast your brainholes on, kiddies! The entire song employs a supersaw zaptron patch of my own creation on the amazing white Roland JD-800, with squelchy vintage '90s backing track crapola on the Korg 01W. No, no direct line input. First of all, I wanted you to hear the slamming finger slams. And secondly, SLAMMY SLAM SLAM"

The custom white Roland JD-800 is from CustomSynth.

Roland TR-707 with pitch mods etc


YouTube via wotatwaat
"This one has 10 pitch controls to control the 10 different voices. Each one can be bypassed to give stock pitch. Decay has been added for both hats, ride and crash. There are 3 5 way rotary switches for glitchy distorted wobbliness. By exfade"

Glichbox meets Thingamagoop


YouTube via Bildheinzer
"Circuit bent Videodevice reacting to audio.the splitted Videosignals RGB can be routed through a circuit which is reacting to the incoming audio.lots of colourful effects possible.
Sound comes from a Thingamagoop from www.Bleeplabs.com and a beat programmed on an X-Base 09.
The Thingamagoop is sent through an Evans Super Echo."

Boring Record - Night Improvisation with Motif XS


YouTube via wendlinka. Listen to the intro without watching. Yamaha Motif XS.
"to tak na rozruszanie po dłuższej przerwie...

mp3:
http://julitata.com/mp3/200..."

Tonal Plexus Layout


YouTube via AaronAndrewHunt

"Letter names for key regions are shown, followed by diatonic and chromatic halfsteps subdividing the fifth. Find out more about the Tonal Plexus at http://www.h-pi.com"

Windows 7: Your PC, your life


YouTube via WindowsVideos. Clavia Nord Modular G2.

Yamaha CEO Pleased With Current Production Of Jet Skis, Alto Saxophones, Snowmobiles, Power Generators, Scooters, Golf Carts

via The Onion:

"HAMAMATSU, JAPAN—Despite concerns over the recent global recession, Yamaha Corporation president Mitsuru Umemura announced last week that he was content with the current level of production of Jet Skis, alto saxophones, snowmobiles, power generators, scooters, and golf carts. "Initially we thought that the declining global market would result in overproduction of synthesizers, PA systems, DVD players, tone generators, and motocross bikes, but in fact our production quotas were almost perfectly attuned to the market in power amplifiers, heart-rate monitors, signal processors, analog mixers, engine oil, microphones, HiFi systems, and grand pianos," said Umemura, who stressed that his company prides itself on attention to detail. "At the Yamaha Corporation we're focused on one thing and one thing alone—quality sound chips, ceiling brackets, editing software, race-kart engines, sport boats, flugelhorns, ATVs, sequencers, outboard motors, conference systems, golf clubs, projectors, MIDI controllers, lamp cartridges, portable recorders, subwoofers, component systems, and motorcycles." The Yamaha Corporation is based in Hamamatsu, Japan."

via brian c

Can't help falling in love - KORG DS-10 PLUS + microKORG XL


YouTube via jetdaisuke
"I tried to play "Can't help falling in love (Elvis Presley)" using a microKORG XL and DS-10 PLUS."

Franco Battiato - Pollution (1973)


YouTube via mitoplus76. EMS Synthi

ARP 2600 in Hi-Fi pt1


YouTube via shaft9000. follow-up to arp 2600 noodling.
"Nothing too involved here - just 5 minutes of noodling with a stock 1972 ARP 2600 (Tonus Logo Rev 2) direct into an E-mu 1820m audio interface w/ a dash of the 2600's onboard spring reverb. No FX or EQ are added."

Kandinsky Sonified by Todd Barton

Kandinsky Sonified by Todd Barton from todd barton on Vimeo.


"I've been captivated by Vasily Kandinsky's artwork and his philosophy of music and art for years. Recently I 'sonified' Kandinsky's Composition VIII from 1923. It is a 90 second journey from left to right through Composition VIII created using UIsoftware's Metasynth 5. Enjoy."

kanuka bent with MATRIXSYNTH sample


YouTube via comemelinhos. Live act with bent toys and MATRIXSYNTH Speak and Spell sample
"kanukanakina
miguel pipa-maquinarias e quinquilharias.
duarte josé-baixo-participação especial na musica "exit"

slides e projecção-margarida ribeiro

video-paulo pinto"

You might remember comemelinhos from the beat box noise phone.

Be sure to check out this post for another track featuring the sample.

A Walk Around II


YouTube via dr2050productions
"Improvisation of electronic drum music. Instruments: Roland HPD-15, Adrenalinn 3, Korg Kaoss KP-3"

Blue Couch Dog: Realtime Percussion Jam By David Ronenstark aka DR2050


YouTube via dr2050productions
"Live on-the-spot improvisation using timpani, Java drum, and an FM8. Everything is controlled in realtime. I'm using a Zendrum LT, a Novation Zero SL with various pedals, and a plastic white 13" Macbook (with 4GB of RAM). On the software side, it's all Ableton LIve and various Native Instruments plugins, including two Battery 3 instances and two FM8 instances.

I'm trying to show some of the subtlety and breadth of both the Zendrum and the virtual super-instrument that I've created. The ideas fall apart too fast and I think I get into distorted noise a bit too much, but who knows. Anyway, download the adjusted MP3 at http://www.thesixtyone.com/dr2050 (it's Blue Couch Dog)."

Thompson Twins' Digital Marimba for Sale



"Digital Marimba, custom built by Premier for the Thompson Twins.

It was in dry storage for about 20 years - I have no idea whether the wire looms and the two midi boxes function or not."

via David



YAMAHA SHS-10 KEYTAR MIDI Keyboard and DS Synthesizer

via this auction
"YAMAHA KEYTAR near mint
SHS-10 right handed model
w/ New AA Batteries
w/ Yamaha Original Power Supply
w/ User Manual Booklet
I tested all functions:
Audio Quality Output Sounds Great
Internal Speaker Sounds Great
MIDI Out works great
Everything Works Like New"

Is there a left handed version?

Sold For: US $320.00



ELKA RHAPSODY 490 VINTAGE STRING SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

"This a collectors gem from 1975. All it does is the classic 70s string sounds AND its polyphonic! If you remember the ARP string Ensemble this sounds very very close to that sound. Used on 1,000 of albums back in the day including Tangerine Dream... Comes with Elka hard case... There are only two setting buttons Cello/Violas and Strings. The Cello works fine however the strings DO work but the output is low."


Making KORG DS-10 sing a Daft Punk song


YouTube via Denkitribe
"You can make any analog modeling synthesizer sing with pseudo formant synthesis. Funny singing? I think it's like a speech synthesizer in 70's.

Thanks goes to Yonao for suggesting this idea."

Alpha Syntauri for Sale


via bodsterbug in the comments of this post.

"I have a alpha syntauri synth that has been sat around for years... Can anyone shed any light on it as I have no idea how it is used etc? How much is it worth? I am looking to sell it to free up some room. My email is bodsterbug aol.com.
Here are a few pics"

Update via Steve in the comments: "Check out this youtube video featuring the Alpha Syntauri (spelled there Alpha Centauri, like the constellation). The sound quality is somewhat muffled." Video below.


UFO from the PLEIADES Mark Murdock SOUNDTRACK
YouTube via musicproductionnotes
"Soundtrack by Mark Murdock for THE MEIRE CHRONICLES UFO documentary film featuring Apple 2 and Alpha Centauri [alphaSyntauri] Mountain Music- the first digital music software introduced in 1981 performed by Mark Murdock and assisted by Joe Berger on a very low budget" Update via Deadpan110 in the comments: "Quote: At the same time synthesizers were becoming less and less analog. Digital sequencers and digital keyboards were the norm, and digital oscillators offered better stability than the analog type. A microprocessor of the day could be programmed to produce 16 voices of somewhat limited tone colors, and this cold be build on a circuit board that would fit into a slot on an Apple II. These boards were mostly built by hobbyists, but commercial versions were sold by companies like Mountain Hardware. The Alpha Centauri was based on such a board and also included a piano style keyboard and sequencing software. Also: There must have been over a thousand hybrid systems built between 1978 and 1984. Most of these were home made. Found on: Short History of Computer Music - Part II." Update via Laurie Spiegel: "To elucidate this mysterious antiquity somewhat: The alphaSyntauri (note: not "C...entauri") "The Origin Syn" (as our promo buttons said): http://www.purplenote.com/syntauri/" link to proximaSyntauri website.

Roland Dj 70


YouTube via djdemar. "Aovivo No Dj-70"

Dj Demar jack matador

"eu no battery mandando jack matador"
more

Thingamagoop Test Run


YouTube via merrDmerr
"Crazy little synthesizer and it's way cute as well. This was a test run.. Sorry for looking so serious and moody!

At the end my dad walks in and tells me to cut the noise :)

The Thingamagoops will be available through my guitarstore soon:
www.digitaar-wil-ik.nl"
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