Modular Synthesizer for iPad and iPhone Now Available

Don't miss the video below.

iTunes:
Modular Synthesizer - Pulse Code, Inc.

"TAKE YOUR MUSIC TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Modular, the ultimate synthesizer that will revolutionize your sound.

• High fidelity virtual analog synthesis using band limited oscillators and oversampled filters
• Audiobus and background audio modes
• CoreMIDI control with external devices or internal sequencers
• Beautifully rendered graphics
• Dynamic workspace with intuitive navigation
• 10 octave keyboard with classically styled arpeggiator
• Extensive in app help with detailed module descriptions and guides
• Record and export live performance to Soundcloud, Sonoma Audio Copy, email and iTunes file sharing

Modular is a powerful sound design tool which allows you to build your own custom synthesizer by connecting different sound modules together. By separating each synthesis process, modules can be connected in any way. You are no longer limited to fixed synthesizer design, you are now in full control of your sound. This is the beauty and power of modular synthesis. Whether you are a professional musician or a beginner who just loves sound, modular offers you an incredibly powerful synthesizer experience.

Modular looks, acts, and sounds like a hardware modular synthesizer to give you features that musicians want such as pulse width modulation, oscillator sync, 4 pole ladder filters, and 1v/oct filter tracking. Traditional modular systems are expensive and out of reach for the average artist. Modular is here to bridge that gap and allow everyone the opportunity to use these powerful synthesizers.

Modular provides modules in every category for free. Enough to build a vast array of sounds. Buy only the modules you need or get the bundle which includes all modules including future modules. Owning a module means you use as many as can fit in the modular rack. You want to build a monster 6 oscillator synth? You can.

What makes modular special is the audio and visual experience you have with it. Beautifully minimal menu systems and interface along with ultra realistic synthesizer graphics are just the beginning. The real beauty is not what you see, but what you hear. Pristine and punchy oscillators that sound great, even at the extreme ends of the frequency spectrum. It starts with band limited oscillators. Not just traditional methods of band limiting, but band limiting that enables each note you play to have the maximum number of harmonics without distorting.

Every detail of the audio has been analyzed to provide you the most amazing sound possible such as buttery smooth filter sweeps and resonance so stable you can use the filter as an oscillator!

Modular goes a step further with connectivity and supports Audiobus, Soundcloud, CoreMIDI, as well as Sonoma Audio Copy so that your music making workflow is streamlined and integrated."

iTunes:
Modular Synthesizer - Pulse Code, Inc.

1st user video further below.

Modular Synthesizer para iPad/iPhone: conceitos básicos (MusicApps.com.br)
Published on Sep 11, 2013 Marcus Padrini·192 videos

The video is in Portuguese, however it will give you an idea of the interface if you do not speak the language. Audio starts at 11:14.

Update: I originally stated this was the first user video.  It actually wasn't.  I believe the first was by discchord posted here.

Introduction to Bucephalus v2.0 for iOS

Published on Aug 29, 2013 RefinedStochastic·1 video

"A short tour and demonstration of the features in this app from Refined Stochastic Technology.

Recorded using an iPad 2.

refinedstochastic.com"

"Bucephalus v2.0 for iOS is available now from iTunes [link]. Refined Stochastic Technology have totally re-designed the audio engine which now features physics-controlled granular synthesis. The advanced version (available with in-app purchase) allows users to import their own samples, customise resonances and save states."

iTunes: Bucephalus - Refined Stochastic Technology

"* For best experience utilise external speakers or headphones *

Visit refinedstochastic.com for more details.

Bucephalus is a unique physics-based sound design tool from Refined Stochastic Technology. Version 2.0 presents a brand new audio engine featuring granular-based synthesis utilising both a built-in library and your own custom samples. It includes an array of custom built effects including a "Chamber" reverb, three Filters (LPF, HPF and BPF), Distortion and master effects (Compression and Soft Saturation).


BASIC FEATURES

Five ball sizes controlled globally.
Highly accurate ball physics.
Add up to 20 balls simultaneously (6 on older devices).
Five fixed high quality custom resonance samples.
Variable ball hardness to blend between granular synthesis resonant and static collision sounds.
Variable elasticity and gravity.
Gravity controlled by accelerometer or with touch controller.
RST designed three stage Chamber Reverb unit.
RST designed distortion unit.
RST designed Filters (Lowpass, Highpass and Bandpass) with variable cutoff and resonance.
Master FX: Compression with variable Threshold/Ratio and Soft Saturation for analog-like breakup.
Audiobus support - connect to other audio apps in real time.

ADVANCED FEATURES (Available with in-app purchase)

Access to library of high quality custom resonance samples, with more coming in later versions.
Import your own samples via iTunes.
Ability to change tuning of notes over 10 octave range.
Fine tuning parameter for each ball size.
Customisable scales for each ball size with 10 save slots available.
ASR envelope filter customisable for each ball size.
Sample spread control to accurately trigger different sections of resonant sample over screen width and height.

What's New in Version 2.0
- New audio engine including new granular based synthesis
- New user interface
- Added Master FX (Compression and Soft Saturation)"

The forgotten odyssey --MIDERA-- Access Virus, Korg Radias ambient

Published on Sep 11, 2013 acemonvw·56 videos

"Artist: MIDERA
Song: The forgotten odyssey

Gear
Synth: Access Virus (Pads), Korg Radias (FX)
Mixer: Onyx 1220i
DAW: Logic pro
Camera: Canon 60D, Rokinon 8mm lens 1:3.5, Fish-eye CS"

MATRIXSYNTH T Spotted in the Georgia Straight with The Passenger

Check out the article on the Georgia Straight here.

“The machines I choose kind of define what I’m going to make with them, almost,” says Creed, on the line from his CanMARC studio. They don’t really dictate where to go with the music, but they definitely encourage the kind of music I make—or colour it, anyway.”


via Jesse Creed aka The Passenger: More Than Human Records | Soundcloud | Bandcamp | CanMARC
on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

The Passenger has also been featured here on MATRIXSYNTH many times. Thank you Jesse!!!

Korg Z1 Multi Oscillator Keyboard Synthesizer

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KORG MS-20 SN 141575

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Things We Forgot To Say

Published on Sep 11, 2013 Miguel d'Oliveira·35 videos

"Doodle made with a Roland Juno 6 (multitracked 3 times)
Outboard: Neve Eq + Bricasti reverb

- no other synth or fx used -"

Free Division 6 Jacklights at I/O Booth at SFEMF & Knobcon

via Divison 6 on Facebook

"Dear fans of blinkenlights: there are free Jacklights to be had this weekend!

If you're anywhere near San Francisco, visit the I/O booth at the San Francisco Electronic Music Festival. [posted here]

If Chicago is a shorter walk for you, check out Knobcon"

Jupiter Storm

Jupiter Storm from Quijote Cinemusica on Vimeo.

"The Ryk Miller Custom Orbit Chaos Hex Inverter Jupiter Storm, modulated by S&H and LFos and filters from the modular. Fresh out of the box from Canada. Thanks Ryk!"

via Quincas Moreira on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Real four voice polyphony with an ACX/Hexinverter MIDI2CV

Published on Sep 11, 2013 GruithuisenCityMan·452 videos

"Real four voice polyphony with an ACXHexinverter MIDI2CV

Wobbly sequence with Doepfer A 152 and A 156

Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie and this music. The music has been made using a Doepfer polyphonic analog modular system including an ACX/Hexinverter MIDI2CV (and actually even two of them !). Enjoy !"

Dirty DPO by Electronicaz

Published on Sep 11, 2013 Paul Johnson·6 videos

"Filthy noise from the fantastic MakeNoise DPO 'Dual Prismatic Oscillator'. Bit of filter added to the sound from about halfway through. Otherwise it's the DPO being triggered by Pressure Points/Brains sequencing and The A160/A161 combo randomising the pattern somewhat."

via Paul Johnson on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Rauls World of Synths 2 Year Anniversary!

Published on Sep 11, 2013 Raul's World of Synths·229 videos

"A short video discussing Raul's World of Synths two year Anniversary! Pretty exciting.
Sound and video by Raul Pena."

MATRIXSYNTH gets a mention!  :)  Thank you Raul!  Happy Anniversary!

Raul also created a couple of surveys to help improve his videos.  Take them here:

Raul's World of Synths Modular Videos
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3YGXKYZ

Modular Wild Video Series
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DZMTQRQ

Spiral Obession - before dreaming

"Spiral obsession - experiment with Alesis Fusion 8hd - 12 programs used - no midi nor sequencer ; all is hand played by re-recording"

via Thierry Lebon on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Alesis Fusions on eBay

WMD Knobcon Case Test Patch

Published on Sep 11, 2013 William Mathewson·29 videos

"Case is prepared for Knobcon! This is a little patch using the PDO, QAAF, TBVCA, Geiger Counter, uHC and something we will be unveiling at the show! Also using the Snazzy FX Wow & Flutter for the delay and warble. Come see us in Schaumburg September 13th!"

Clean Vintage 70s Korg VC-10 Vocoder Synthesizer SN 160177

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Korg Synthe-Bass SB-100 Portable Keyboard / Synthesizer

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Sync-Gen II for Propellerheads Reason Coming Soon

via Innerclock Systems

Unknown - ACID

Uploaded on Dec 7, 2010 MrXawi·1 video

via Kamil StreetBeats on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Update: turns out there's no Mochika in this.  Just the MS-20 and vst effects.

MFB Tanzbär vs Doepfer Dark Energy

Published on Sep 11, 2013 Jens Aderholz·85 videos

"MFB Tanzbär steuert den Doepfer Dark Energy 2 über CV"

Ableton Live Modular Synth Plug-in - Free Max for Live Download

Published on Sep 9, 2013

"Our latest free Max for Live plug-in replicates the classic EMS Synthi modular synth and its unique pin matrix. Download for free here :: http://ow.ly/oJi6J

Point Blank is based in London, the home of electronic music, and has been voted 'Best Music Production and DJ School' by DJ Mag. You can learn Ableton Live or Logic Pro via our online courses or in our state-of-the-art studios in Hoxton. More information here :: http://www.pointblankonline.net/courses/"

Phaser

Published on Sep 10, 2013

"Live EDM jam. Running Ableton Live 8."

Live looping with KORG MS2000 & Roland Juno-106.

Synthpop pioneer Phil Oakey takes to Telemark V2

"KINGSWINFORD, UK: British ‘boutique’ analogue synthesiser and accessory designer/manufacturer Analogue Solutions is proud to announce that bona fide synthpop pioneer Phil Oakey has added a Telemark V2 semi- modular analogue monosynth to the stunning synthesiser collection currently residing at The Human League’s legendary HL Studios in Sheffield...

Human League main man Phil Oakey needs little in the way of introduction. Having co-penned some of pop’s finest musical moments with memorable hits spanning several decades — notably 1981’s chart-topping perennial favourite ‘Don’t You Want Me’ (which sold well over a million copies in the UK alone, making it the 25th biggest-selling single of all time there, then shifted another million copies to secure the coveted US number one spot during the following year), he helped forge a popular music landscape-changing template for pre- programmed, synth-driven song structures that are still reverberating around the world today.

Back in the day, The Human League ‘Mk I’ co-founder Ian Craig Marsh wasn’t adverse to rhythmically riding a mid-Seventies-vintage Roland System 100 semi-modular analogue synthesiser’s resonance and filter faders to create a track’s Model 104 Sequencer-driven bass and snare drum on the fly! No need to do that today, of course, for HL Studios is packed floor to ceiling with old and new synths to die for. Indeed, it’s fair to say that what Phil Oakey doesn’t know about synths simply isn’t worth knowing!

Now something of a connoisseur, Oakey owns a considerable collection of synths, sequencers, and drum machines at HL Studios, many of which are analogue. Which is exactly why he has taken delivery of an Analogue Solutions Telemark V2, a dual-VCO, rack-mountable, semi-modular analogue monosynth with multimode VCF featuring lowpass, highpass, bandpass, and notch filter types, which will be perfectly at home there since the healthy socket selection dominating the right-hand side of its spacious control panel means it can comfortably be patched to work with other modular systems and analogue sequencers for added flexibility. Features like those, combined with a generous helping of modulation routing options, provide the Telemark V2 with an extraordinarily diverse range of sound possibilities, including leads, basses, effects, and percussion, as well as being able to be used as an effects processor thanks to its audio inputs (feeding audio signals directly into its mixer).

Another distinguishing feature of the Telemark V2 is its 100% analogue voice and modulation circuitry formed from discrete components. Nothing travels through digital circuitry here, so turning a knob directly affects the associated analogue circuitry to produce a characteristic sound straight from the Seventies/early-Eighties — albeit reliant on today’s reliable technology!

Improvements to Telemark V2 over and above the original version of the instrument include adding an octave divider (SUB-VCO/DIVIDER) — for creating a fuller, fatter sound or for use as a clock divider designed to be a source of lower frequencies (particularly suited to rhythmical usage) — and a ring modulator (RING MOD), typically used for fashioning metallic-type sounds (although it has other uses).

Little wonder, then, that the original Telemark and now its V2 successor are so sought after by those in the know. Chances are the characteristic sounds of Phil Oakey’s new and improved Telemark V2 — in limited-edition black, no less! — could well be being heard on some more memorable musical moments from The Human League in the not too distant future. We wish them well.


Telemark V2 is available to order online directly from Analogue Solutions (http://www.analoguesolutions.org.uk/concussor/telemark.htm) for £749.00 GBP (excluding VAT and delivery) or through one of their dealers. Alternatively, the keyboard- equipped Telemark-k V2 is available for £1,099.00 GBP (excluding VAT and delivery).

See and hear the Telemark V2 in action here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf7l-PHe2VY:

Analogue Solutions Telemark Synthesizer V2.0 + Eurorack AS Spring Reverb Module


Previously posted here.

Serge Modular Synthesizer #1 Used by Greenpeace to Save Whales

via Doug Lynner on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge:

"Here is an odd, and significant, bit of synth spotting.

In the new book, Once Upon a Greenpeace, which is an insider's memoir of the first Greenpeace expedition to target saving whales, Serge Modular Synthesizer #1 makes a prominent appearance.

Here is the excerpt from the book where it is setup. You can guess what "equipment" is being referred to! This is from the Amazon Look Inside feature and no Serge photo was available there so here is a link to the March/April 1977 article (and picture) about it in Synapse Magazine too.

http://www.cyndustries.com/synapse/synapse.cfm?pc=43&folder=march1977&pic=17

The book and the synth history are available on Amazon

Arturia Origin Synthesizer

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"Origin is the most powerful synthesizer on the market.
As a matter of fact, it goes beyond the traditional definition of synthesizers. It is a hardware DSP system that houses several synthesizers in one machine. Some of these synths come from the past, such as the Minimoog, some are totally new and innovative.

Loaded with modules extracted from the best synthesizers of all time, Origin lets you combine these modules and take advantage of the additional possibilities put onboard. The result: a new type of sound accessible through an extremely intuitive interface.



Main features

Create your own synthesis patch by connecting independent modules. These modules are either innovative modules we introduced (such as Galaxy) or taken from the best synthesizers ever made (such as the Moog Modular, the Yamaha CS-80, the Roland Jupiter-8, the Minimoog, the ARP 2600, the Oberheim SEM, the Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 and Prophet VS).
Alternatively, use an existing synthesizer recreation: the Minimoog, the Jupiter-8, the ARP 2600*, or the CS-80*
Superb audio quality with TAE® engine in a hardware chassis. 24 bits/44.1 kHz supported.
High-Quality Real time Effects: Phaser, Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Distortion, Parametric EQ*, Bit Crusher*.
500 presets created by a selection of international sound designers
16/32 step advanced sequencer allowing you to program three sub-sequences at a time and to perform live.
Multi mode allowing you to play 4 instruments at a time, for example a Minimoog, a Jupiter-8*, a modular patch and an ARP 2600*.
Creative Macros, advanced LFO’s, innovative modulation sources, different Joystick modes.
Advanced Preset browser.
Analog Audio Connectivity: 2 audio ins, 10 audio outs.
Digital Audio: SPDIF out, USB 2.0
Built-in expression pedal and footswitch control inputs
MIDI : In, Out, Thru or USB 2
Up to 32 voices of polyphony
Also a MIDI controller offering 33 encoders, 21 potentiometers and 1 joystick
Ergonomic hardware design and quality manufacturing in France and Germany.
Origin lets you open dedicated software on your Mac and PC in the form of Origin Connection an ergonomic application allowing to archive preset, exchange data, upgrade firmware.
160 pages manual in English."

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Waldorf Wave SN 9513000139 Video

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"Watch in quality 1080p HD [audio comes in at 4:00]

Considering less than 300 people on the planet have a Waldorf Wave

I'm not auditioning for best performance here, just hitting some keys to make noise to demo the patches since there are very few demos online of entire banks, and almost no videos like this. It is what it is, folks. Enjoy!"

KORG PE-2000

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Moog Sub Phatty

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Korg Minikorg 700S Vintage Analogue Synth

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Analogue Systems RS-215 8 Octave Filter

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WMD Gama Wave Source Dual Wavetable OSC & FX

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SonicScan Touch

Published on Sep 11, 2013 Apps4idevicesMusic·601 videos

iTunes: SonicScan Touch - Andrew Dolphin

"SonicScan Touch is a multi-touch soundtoy application. Create and manipulate textures, drones and shifting sonic landscapes using the included scenes. Sixteen scenes are available, each containing different sonic content to play with. Use up to four fingers to control, layer and manipulate sound. SonicScan Touch is capable of creating vibrant and dynamic sonic textures and drones via the easy to use interface.

Note:
- This application is compatible with iPad2 or later.
- It is advised that Multitasking Gestures are disabled when using this app.
- Headphones recommended."

MFB Tanzbär & International Ensemble [HD Quality]

Published on Sep 11, 2013 inbetweenmovements·48 videos

"MFB Tanzbär - Dancing Bear (GER), Analog Modular System Tinysizer (GER), moogerfooger MF-104M analog delay (USA), Korg Monotribe (JAP).
Sequenced and recorded with Ableton Live, a bit of reverb added to Monotribe but no other additional effects."

ALM SID Guts - Commodore 64 Sid in a Eurorack Format Module

See this post for video, updated details, and new audio demos.

STIX Electronic Drum Synthesizer for iPad

"STIX is a powerful 16 channel (8x2 voices) sampling synthesizer and sequencer.

Each kit features no less than 200 parameters that are controllable in real-time via touch or MIDI.

STIX is also a 8 channel 16 step drum sequencer with recording functionality. The sequencer’s 8 patterns can be chained into songs in Track Mode.

Up to 100 Preset Kits can be stored and the 8 drum modules can be performed on the pads throughout the app’s modes.

STIX also features Audiobus compatibility!

Download the user manual from our webstite now to find out all the juicy info about STIX:

http://twisted-electrons.com/manuals

Enjoy!"

iTunes: STIX Electronic Drum Synthesizer - alexander smith
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

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Blofeld 1 - Creating New Wavetables for the Waldorf Blofeld with AUDIO-Term

Published on Sep 11, 2013 Piet Wagner·8 videos

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Blofeld's on eBay

Phaedra running a MIDI Vampire II

Published on Sep 11, 2013 Ashley Elsdon·278 videos

"Using the Phaedra sequencer to run my MIDI Vampire II drum synth. It's loads of fun!"

iTunes: Phaedra - Naughty Panther

Looping with a Ditto and a Prophet12

Published on Sep 11, 2013 Phoenix-Flare·39 videos

"Really enjoying the wide range of sounds on the Prophet so trying some improvised looping using a TC Electronics Ditto Looper which has no features but a lovely clear sound. Using all my own patches on the Prophet today - dead easy to program.
Synths are funny things - they do have such distinct sounds even though they have similar waveforms and filters in concept. I was trying to program some of my favourite Nord Wave sounds into the Prophet to get something similar - but couldn;t get anything similar at all. The Nord can sound very smooth and silky, but The Prophet always seem to sound aggressive. I think I managed to make a few softer sounds this time. oh well - I suppose I'll just have to keep all these different synths as they don't sound the same. Main problem is going out giging - I'm too lazy to take more than 1 or 2."

Dave Smith Prophet 12s on eBay

House Tech House Tune Behind The Scenes Building A Live Arrangement

Published on Dec 21, 2012

"Describes how I go about recording a live stereo mix (ie arranging in real time using the mixers faders) - The result was this tune
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56l1EN..." [below]

http://www.innerclocksystems.com

Tec House Tune build a Live arrangement with Mackie 1604i MPC400 Xfer Nerve InnerclockSync Gen

Published on Dec 21, 2012 Chris Cowie·13 videos

"Song arrangement constructed live using the mixers faders.
Equipment used:
MPC4000 - All chord stabs and drums + its the Sequencer for all parts.
Innerclock Systems Sync Gen - syncs MPC4k to Daw
Xfer Nerve Vst drum machine - some extra percussion
Dark Energy - Noisy metallic sound
Moog Voyager - Bubbly synth noise
Ensoniq DP 4 - Delays

Mix recorded straight as a stereo file - no post mixing, what you hear and see is how it happened. Some stuff you dont see me doing such as tweaking the Dark Energy and sometimes using the pad mute function of the MPC4k to mute tracks/parts"

Arturia Minibrute Drum Sounds

Published on May 17, 2013 Chris Cowie·13 videos

"And another Minibrute vid on YT!
This synth has a surprising sound range, and can even do a half decent kik,snare, hat from one patch programmed via its own arpeggiator. In isolation you can get better individual drum sounds, but I thought what it was doing a half decent job doing all three simultaneously."

Minibrutes on eBay