MATRIXSYNTH: Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Mike Lynch - "a Secret Sphere of Influence" Modular System

Two pics of Mike Lynch's modular synth used in his latest release "a Secret Sphere of Influence"

Check out the release on MATRIXSYNTH-C here.

Microsoft Surface Music Kit Videos

Published on Oct 23, 2013 surface·91 videos

Playlist:
Surface Music Kit -- Download songs and templates
Surface Music Kit -- Use Song View
Surface Music Kit -- Use Loop Mode
Surface Music Kit -- Use Mute and Solo buttons
Surface Music Kit -- Match pitch and tempo with imported sound
Surface Music Kit -- Import sound to use in remix
Surface Music Kit -- Record and import new patterns
Surface Music Kit -- Add effects to remix using sliders
Surface Music Kit -- Export your remix to MP3, WAV or WMA

Circuit Abbey Gravity Well CV Modulation

Published on Oct 23, 2013 noisythang·22 videos

"Using the Gravity Well to warp Pitch CV into VCO. I am only moving a few of the knobs, to make the effects more apparent."

The static sigh: Spectralis 2 Sample library V2 demo

Published on Oct 23, 2013 acemonvw·69 videos

"A quick, simple piece I put together using the Spectralis 2 Sample Library V2 from Radikal Technologies. I routed the bass sample through the LP and MM analog filters and used noise for some extra parts, otherwise... this was completely done using only the sample library."

via Michael Dennis Raleigh on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Pocket Fuzz Free Sample Library

"Pocket Fuzz is a new free sample Iibrary from Dark Side of the Tune.

Classic pocket synthesizers Casio VL-Tone and Boss Dr-110 were run through a Devi Ever Fuzz pedal for extra crunch and character.

If you like these please visit www.darksideofthetune.com and consider purchasing one of our other sound libraries.

Direct Link for Free Samples: docs.google.com/file/d/0BzLbZ1FMX…/edit?usp=sharing"

"Industrial World" 2013

Published on Oct 23, 2013 TheSynthFreq·201 videos

"Hi everyone! SynthFreq here with a new composition titled "Industrial World" written by Crystal (msMotif-6), performed by Danielle and Crystal using the following synths:
Jupiter-8: filtered bell patch
Roland D-50: bright ice
Roland Alpha Juno-1: Z-lead
Roland A-90ex: split syn bass/(midi) to JV-1080 pulse lead
Yamaha Motif-6: percussion live set

Please enjoy!
:) TSF"

Early 1970's Dewtron Mister Bassman Bass Pedal Synth

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via this auction

Pics of the inside below.

"1970's Dewtron Mister Bassman synth pedal in excellent working condition. Made famous by Yes, Pink Floyd, & Genesis in the early 70's these bass synth pedals seldom come up for auction. This one is relatively clean for it's age & seems to function close to properly. It has a big lush synth bass sound, very deep & round. The pedals play up and down the chromatic scale in both octave settings. Yellow pedals three & four from the left play the same note, not sure if that's the design of something that needs to be fixed. The sustain causes some interesting things to happen with pitch. With the sustain button engaged the pitch's rise up- a cool effect, but not what I believe the unit supposed to do. You'll notice that the batteries have been replaced with a couple of power adaptors & a newer power cable. The Sustain & Octave buttons are long gone but still engage properly. Other than that everything appears stock. I'm told this one may have belonged to Mike Rutherford but unfortunately have no way of confirming this. Really wonderful synth bass pedal, lots of fun for creating & arranging!.."

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Waldorf Microwave XT Wavetable Synth

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via this auction

Make Noise Format Jumbler Eurorack Module

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via this auction. See the seller's other items for more.

LiveWire Audio Frequency Generator Eurorack Module

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via this auction - see the seller's other items for more.

LiveWire Dalek Modulator Eurorack Module

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ADSR'

Published on Oct 23, 2013 Ebotronix·838 videos

4ms Peg, OCD, RCD
Analogue Systems RS100²,RS110²²,RS 170,RS 360²,RS500e²
Arp Odyssey white noise source
Bananalogue VCS (uncles bass glide)
Cyndustries ZO²
Doepfer R2m, A 101-2, A134²² ,A143-9 ,A 149-1, A185-2, A 138c
Flame Chord Machine, Talking Synth Module²
Grendel Formant Filter²
foh choices

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Upcoming Events: MMTA SYNTHFEST, TRASH_AUDIO, BMF, Synth-O-Mania & More

It looks like this is going to be quite a busy weekend on the synth event front. I thought I'd put a post up with the full list of events coming up so you can see if one is happening in your area. Not all are synth fest type events, but they all have something interesting to see on the synth front. Remember, you can always check out events (past and upcoming) via the Events channel.

Steve Turnidge to Present Modular Synthesis at AES Seattle This Thursday

MMTA FALL SYNTHFEST Coming to Seattle on October 26!

TRASH_AUDIO Synth Event 13 Coming to Mountain Oasis Asheville, NC Oct 27

Take Me To Your Modular: Exhibit at Mountain Oasis Festival This Weekend

Dr. Bob’s Interactive Sonic Experience Coming to Mountain Oasis Music Festival

Synth-o-Mania Event this Sunday in Texas & New ARP Odyssey Sub-Osc Kit

Robotspeak Synth Meet Set for October 26 in San Francisco

Pittsburgh Modular Coming To Robotspeak SF Saturday Oct 26

New Buchla Easel Peformance by Todd Barton Set for Oct 24 at Control Voltage

Odd Harmonics Exhibit at Judith Charles Gallery New York

Fully Patched San Diego Promo 01 Oct 27th 2013

RESTORED THEREMIN TO BE PLAYED AT ANU Australia

Odd Harmonics Exhibit at Judith Charles Gallery New York

via Judith Charles Gallery where you'll find additional details and pics.
16 OCTOBER - 16 NOVEMBER 2013
"Judith Charles Gallery is pleased to present Odd Harmonics, a collaborative exhibition with Butterscotch Records and Moog Music featuring work by François Chambard, Cassandra C. Jones and Tomory Dodge. Odd Harmonics is a month-long contemporary art show and performance series curated by label head Allen Farmelo. Centered around a series of custom-built sculptural Theremins, the show will feature performances by the likes of Butterscotch's own Mikael Jorgensen (Wilco), German classical Theremin virtuoso Carolina Eyck, performance artist Christen Clifford and more..."

This one in via Joe McGinty.

Update: apparently Leon Theremin's "Soloist Custom" Theremin , c. 1938 is on exhibit.

Rheyne - Live Jam #88 (visuals w/ Max for Live)

Published on Oct 23, 2013 Rheyne·121 videos

"Live looping with Ableton Live. Lighting is controlled by the instruments with an Enttec DMXIS and Max for Live. A PC is connected to the two video monitors, running the 'Vizzable' plugins for M4L by Robert Jarvis.

More information on 'Vizzable' can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/zealtv

Equipment:
DSI MoPho keyboard
Akai APC20
Novation Launchpad
DJ TechTools MIDI Fighter 3D
iPad running Lemur w/ iConnectMIDI
iPad running Animoog
KMI QuNeo - NI's Battery (drums)
KMI QuNexus NI's Kontakt (piano)
Oxygen25 - NI's Massive
Enttec DMXIS
PreSonus 1818VSL
Macbook Pro running Ableton Live and Max
PC running Ableton Live and Max (video monitors)"

::vtol:: signes de vie

::vtol:: signes de vie from ::vtol:: on Vimeo.

"'Signes de vie' ('Signs of Life') is a light model of a simple cell colony built on the principles of one-dimensional cellular automaton.

The object is a light and sound mechanism that is based on an old fax machine. A fluorescent dye is applied on special fax paper and thermal printing element is replaced by a row of 10 LEDs. As it goes through a step-by-step under the row of diodes, it leaves on a paper a glowing trace from short flashes: a row that corresponds to one generation of cellular automaton. Gradually, each of the rows fade and is being replaced by a new one, but the glowing time is enough to see the whole pattern of the colony."

more info: http://vtol.cc/filter/works/signes-de-vie

Sequencer Trax HEAVY HITS & CHART HITS Note-for-Note Arrangemets for Synth

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"Both books consists of note-for-note transcriptions of outstanding tunes, designed to be performed using a sequencer, one or more synthesizers or other electronic musical instruments, and a drum machine. Published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation"

MOOG Source Vintage Analog Synthesizer Model 341 A

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"MOOG MUSIC SOURCE Model 341 A The Moog Source is a monophonic Z80 microprocessor-controlled analog synthesizer manufactured by Moog Music from 1981 to 1985. The Source was Moog's first synthesizer to offer patch memory storage. The design was also the first (and only) Moog synthesizer to feature a flat-panel membrane keyboard to replace the standard buttons, knobs and sliders, along with multihued panel graphics that were very different from anything Moog offered at the time. In addition to the memory capable of holding 16 presets, the Source features a 37-note keyboard, and two VCOs that can be selected among three waveforms and three octaves. Programmed presets can be saved to an audio cassette interface to free up the onboard memory for additional new patches. The 24dB/octave VCF has parameters for keyboard tracking, cutoff frequency, resonance, and envelope amount. There are two ADSR envelope generators that can be set in single or multi trigger modes, one for the VCF and one for the VCA. For modulation, the Source features LFO and sample and hold. The unit also features a rudimentary sequencer. The 16 factory pre-sets are: Lead 1, Lead 2, Horn, Flute, Clav Bass, Vibes, String Bass, Harpsichord, Organ, Trill Voice, Taurus, Synthevox, Sax, Wind, Snare Drum, and Lead 1 (duplicated here so that if you wanted to, you could use this extra slot to move patches around). Programs are saved and loaded via a cassette interface. Oscillators - 2 VCO's + Noise Gen. with ramp, triangle, variable width pulse waveforms Memory - 16 patches (plus casette-tape save/load) Filter - cutoff, res, ADSR env LFO - square or triangle Keyboard - 37 keys Arpeg/Seq - YES Control - CV /GATE Date Produced - 1981 MOOG MUSIC Source Model 341 A"

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Roland TR-606 Drumatix SN 336600

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"This is a great drum machine, especially useful because you can keep programming it while it's playing (unlike a TR808 which you have to stop to change any notes). Perfect for live performance. This TR606 is in great shape and fully functional..."

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Tonto: It`s About Time LP + Poster

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"1974 UK pressing on the POLYDOR label. Cat No: 2383 308. Sleeve graded EX. Vinyl has clean labels and barely noticeable spindle wear. There are a couple of light hairlines on each side that are only/more visible when held at an angle to a bright light. Only the occasional instance of light background. Vinyl graded EX+. Complete with very hard to find poster. Poster graded Near Mint..."

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Roland Juno 106 Programmable Polyphonic SN 442249

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via this auction | vintageworks-nl

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Roland System 184 Polyphonic Keyboard Controller

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via this auction | sir_analog (RSS)

"Up for sale is our Roland System 184 polyphonic keyboard controller. Created for the System 100m analogue modular, its also more than suited to integrating into other modular setups..."

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TF7 User-friendly FM Synth

Published on Oct 23, 2013 Pier Lim·65 videos

Here's what folks have to say about TF7
"..definitely one of the best sounding FM synths in the AppStore." - ipadmusic.com
"Probably the most usable and easy-to-program FM synth ever, anywhere." - thesoundtestroom
"Gotta say this is the best sounding FM synth on the AppStore that I've heard. " - ChrisG

Sounds used in this song :
- Pan Flute Rush
- Jazz Bass
- Digital Rain
- Aliens Play Electric Too!
- Lush Strings

Free download: TF7 Synth - Pier Lim

Strymonize (Roland Jupiter 4 with Strymon Mobius, TimeLine and Big Sky - Chill Improv)

Published on Oct 23, 2013 zibbybone·130 videos

"Since the Jupiter 4 and Big Sky were still set up from the last video, it was only appropriate to add the Big Sky's big brothers, Mobius and TimeLine, and make this chill improv. I've got the Mobius set to Quadrature mode with some slow Amplitude Modulation producing an arrhythmic panning/tremolo. Next I add in some dTape Delay from the TimeLine. Lastly, I add some Shimmer 'verb from the Big Sky with the tones set at plus one octave and plus octave & fifth. Enjoy! And Subscribe!"

Arturia Microbrute Introduction Video

Uploaded on Oct 22, 2013 Arturia Web·90 videos

"ARTURIA MICROBRUTE ANALOGUE SYNTHESIZER

Every synth sound in this video was made on a MicroBrute.
Soundtrack by Pierce Warnecke based on "Song For A Junky" by the RocKandys.
Special thanks goes to Rike and the RocKandys for their appearance in this video.
http://therockandys.bandcamp.com/"

"Vactrol Drift" patch - SSF -Positronic Transient Gate /Propagate

"Vactrol Drift" patch - SSF -Positronic Transient Gate /Propagate from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

"First recorded patch using the new setup, and first patch experiment using the SSF Steady State Propagate and Positronic Transient Gate modules. The patch also includes some modules from my Enclave 12U case which is sitting on the floor as my camera lens isn't wide enough to capture everything. Everything clocked from one MakeNoise Wogglebug using the clocked/chaotic burst outputs. Tempo set very low for mid tempo pace of the rhythms. The clocked out is running into the seed input via the Animatter Brain seed, running trigger out to the Mungo g0 Depth Modulation input. The width and frequency modulation inputs controlled by the stepped output on the Wogglebug. Reset input on the g0 is being set by the Wogglebug clocked output. The waveform sequence is some percussion samples created on the Nord G2 modular synthesizer. Mult gate out to one Makenoise optomix, white noise hi-hats from the blue lantern noise generator "whitenoise" output. Kick drum trigger from the Cwejman BLD multi connection point via the Makenoise Brains clock master from the Wogglebug. Additional clock sent to the TipTop trigger riot. Then programming one channel output with high random probability to one input on the Propagate. Second input down from a mult connection point via the MakeNoise Wogglebug gate out. Creating counter back and forth pulses to Tiptop Z8000 sequencer. Summed output taken from the Propagate running into the PTG in low pass gate percussive setting. PTG running plucking one self resonating pitch of the Intellijel Korgasmatron (sine drop sfx). Wavetable morphing via the Synthesis Technology morphing terrarium, running into the Harvestman Double Andore, triggered by the gate burst input from the Woggle bug. Random white noises scatters courtesy of the Modcan CV recorder. CV controlled by the stepped and Smooth CV output on the Wogglebug. Output taken through the MakeNoise Phonogene for added glitches to signal. The mixed sum of all voices into a intellijel mutagen mixer. Outputs A going through Eventide Space, on patch setting 22 "Corridors". Output section C running into the Red Panda Particle Pedal, adding in more granular glitches and processing done by hand in real-time. Going into pure Red Panda granular processing at the end."

http://www.steadystatefate.com/positronic-transient-gate

http://www.steadystatefate.com/propagate

via Richard Devine on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

softmachines 606

via softmachines. These and other synth pillows are available for purchase:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/softmachines?ref=l2-shopheader-name
https://www.facebook.com/pages/softmachines/278964693683

Vintage Stylophone Electronic Organ with Original Box, 7" Record & Docs

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SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS PRO ONE J-WIRE SN 6117

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"Very clean. Calibrated and Tuned, plays well. The key-bed has been serviced with new bushings and the J-wire buss bars and the j-wires were cleaned and aligned."

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ARP Sequencer 1601 Analogue Step Sequencer

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via this auction

Vintage Emu Modular Parts & Modules

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via this auction - Dual Preamp, Ring Modulator, Dual Reverb, Keyboard Outputs, & Sample & Hold.

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Nigeria's First Moog Dealer & Electronic Musician William Onyeabor

via Moogmusic

"William Onyeabor is one of the most mysterious, fascinating, and brilliant electronic musicians you’ve never heard of. Born in a small, rural town in Eastern Nigeria, he left to study cinematography in the Soviet Union, returning to Nigeria in the mid-70s to become the country's first Moog dealer while starting his own film company and record label."

"Between 1978-1985, he self-released eight remarkable records, on which he wrote, produced, and played every instrument alone. He developed a signature style of African electronic funk in the late 70s to early 80s, arriving at a sound that was completely unique for its time. Today, he is slowly being elevated to cult status among a growing list of admirers, and gaining attention from an eclectic range of artists from Damon Albarn and Hot Chip to Carl Craig and Madlib – yet has refused to ever speak about his music again."

"More than 30 years after original release, William Onyeabor’s music will be given new life by Luaka Bop on October 29th, 2013, with the release of "Who is William Onyeabor?". To celebrate the release, Moog and Luaka Bop are thrilled to present the William Onyeabor remix series featuring covers and remixes by artists such as Dam-Funk, John Talabot, and Peaking Lights, to name a few, who’ve reworked Onyeabor’s original music using custom Moog synthesizers and their own signature styles."

"Stay tuned to moogmusic.com as the project unfolds this fall and don’t miss the week of William Onyeabor parties happening around the world, starting October 24th. Visit williamonyeabor.com for full line-up and to rsvp for each party. Pre-order "Who is William Onyeabor?" now, and download the song Atomic Bomb instantly."

Take Me To Your Modular: Exhibit at Mountain Oasis Festival This Weekend

via The Bob Moog Foundation on Facebook

"Take Me To Your Modular: Exhibit and Samoogarai design at #MtnOasis festival this weekend! Check out the details here: http://bit.ly/17Iujwt"

"The Bob Moog Foundation is proud to present Take Me to Your Modular, an intimate exhibit of three vintage modular synthesizers from the early days of contemporary synthesis. Take Me to Your Modular will be presented for the very first time at the 2013 Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit from October 25th-27th in the Diana Wortham Theater lobby, where the Foundation will also house Dr. Bob’s Interactive Sonic Experience, a setup of theremins and synthesizers for public exploration.

Highlighted in the exhibit will be a custom built Moog modular, featuring many modules from the early 1967 R.A. Moog company, an Aries 300, and an ARP 2600. The instruments are part of a new loan from UNC-Greensboro to the Bob Moog Foundation. With each system comes a fascinating story not only about the technology, but also about the technicians and end users. The exhibit was created to inform and inspire people about some the early iterations of modular synthesis, a technology upon which much of the music at the festival is rooted.

In conjunction with the exhibit, the Foundation is offering custom t-shirt featuring an image affectionately dubbed by the artist as the Samoogarai, a samurai robot figure made completely of synthesizer elements including modules, keys, knobs, and cables. The image was originally designed by Brooklyn based John Solomine of Spike Press and was a star at the SYNTH Art Show at Moogfest 2012.

Come visit the Take Me To Your Modular exhibit from 12-6pm at the Diana Wortham Theater lobby through the Mountain Oasis weekend. After the festival, we will be posting more information about each modular synthesizer. Please check the website for updates."

If you are heading to the Mountain Oasis Festival, don't miss TRASH_AUDIO's event there as well.

Elastik - LIVE

Published on Oct 23, 2013 Alba Ecstasy·79 videos

"A LIVE jam session with Novation Bass Station II, Virus Ti2, Korg Radias, Korg microX, Nord Lead 3, MoPho. No audio mastering. http://www.albaecstasy.ro/"

Wejaam Dubstep

Published on Oct 23, 2013 Zikkos909·52 videos

iTunes: WEJAAM - Dan Armandy

Shuffling Chaos Multiplier

Published on Oct 23, 2013 Modular Cult·13 videos

"An experiment in chaos. The 4ms Shuffling Clock Multiplier is clocked by a Yusynth LFO, which is in turn modulated by the stepped random output of my Enigma module (a Fibonacci LFSR). Please listen with headphones to make the most of the chaotic panning.

Thanks for watching!"

Jam Session with Volca Keys, Bass, Beats and Boss DR-660

Published on Oct 23, 2013 mawwrecords·15 videos

"Gear:

Korg Volca Keys
Korg Volca Beats
Korg Volca Bass
Boss DR-660 with Line 6 M13 multi effects

A little piece of a new track jam session! Hope you like it!

Pedro Zopelar."

KORG Volcas on eBay

Oberheim SEM -- the original

Published on Oct 23, 2013 LESINDES·111 videos

SNAZZY FX: ARDCORE EXPANDER

Published on Oct 23, 2013 snazelle·105 videos

SNAZZY FX on eBay

Koma Elektronik FT201 Analog Filter Step Sequencer, BD101 Analog Gate Delay, RH301 Rhythm Workstation Demo Videos

Koma Elektronik FT201 Analog Filter Step Sequencer | Sound | Demo | Test

Published on Oct 23, 2013 MusicStoreTV·2,125 videos

http://www.musicstore.de

KOMA Elektronik on eBay

"A demo of the Koma Elektronik FT201 Analog Filter Step Sequencer.

Features:
Three filter outputs; Bandpass, Low pass and High pass, which all work simultaneously
Slide controls for Input Gain and Resonance for more control while playing
On board infrared expression controller, can be used as a standalone CV feature
CV control for Resonance, Sequencer Reset, Cutoff
CV input for External Clock signals and synchronization with other KOMA Elektronik pedals
CV attenuators on the back of the pedal to fine-tune the CV inputs"

Koma Elektronik BD101 Analog Gate Delay | Sound | Demo | Test

"A demo of the Koma Elektronik BD101 Analog Gate Delay.

Features:
Slide controls for Input Gain and Delay Blend for more control while playing
Onboard infrared expression controller, can be used as a standalone CV feature
CV control for Gate Speed, Gate Amount, Delay Time and Delay Feedback
CV input for External Clock signals and synchronization with other KOMA Elektronik pedals
CV attenuators on the back of the pedal to fine-tune the CV inputs
Send/Return Insert for external processing of BBD Feedback signals
A wide frequency range Gate / Amplitude Modulation; choose between High, Mid and Low
Multiple Gate shapes; Ramp, Pulse and Sawtooth"

Koma Elektronik RH301 Rhythm Workstation | Test with Tempest, Nanozwerg and Dark Energy

"We tested the new Koma Elektronik RH301 Rhythm Workstation with DSI Tempest, Doepfer Dark Energy, MFB Nanozwerg and the Koma Elektronik Pedals BD101 and FT201.

This cool tool doesn't only sync everything to everything - it's a creative way to produce crazy electronic beats!"

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