MATRIXSYNTH: 1/1/14


Friday, January 31, 2014

Preparando la grabación de la TR-606 y la TB-303


Published on Jan 31, 2014 Bostich Nortec·71 videos

"Preparando la grabación de la TR-606 & TB-303,

Ramón Amezcua"

Macro Machines Storage Strip Overview


Published on Jan 31, 2014 Ben Davis·97 videos

+ Haxxor HR-16 - An evening of Glitch, Damage & Distortion for Sampling (Jan 2014)


Published on Jan 31, 2014 HAXXOR AUDIO·40 videos

"Haxxed & Circuit Bent ALESIS HR-16 Drum Machine -

'High Resolution' Glitch, Distortion & Damage. Powerful sounds indeed...

The HR-16 is a master of fierce digital distortion, and can produce some of the meanest beats you're ever likely to hear. It's kinda like the ED-209 of digital drum machines...
It has a whole range of different uniquely electronic sounding Damage and Gate Effects. Add these with the Tones, Ring-Mods, Glitch / Weirdness, and use the Step-Sequencers to 'program' complex patterns of Effects and Modulation.

Use the Switches/Rotary Switch to - Twist, Warp, Mangle, Scramble, Disrupt & Distort the 'High Resolution' ALESIS HR-16 Drum Machine....

This machine has been fitted with a sophisticated Step-Sequencer & Pattern-Generator, which provides patchable effects & Modulation. Complex Patterns & Fills can be Cut/Dropped on demand with a single switch. The Step Sequencers can also be used to modulate and trigger other suitable gear (more on this in a later vid).



I have some interesting ideas that I want to try out on a fresh unit, so this particular machine is going on ebay in a day or two.

Photo Glitch Art courtesy of these sites -

http://snorpey.github.io/jpg-glitch/

http://blog.soulwire.co.uk/wp-content..."

MATRIXSYNTH T Delivered - TRASH_AUDIO


via @Surachai of TRASH_AUDIO

"Finally home after LA/Detroit. These were waiting. Sums me up. @matrixsynth @wmdevices @Riddickart pic.twitter.com/CpZBFDjSYl"

& via @manmade_madman of WMD

"@Surachai @matrixsynth @wmdevices @Riddickart we considered naming it the Sequential Surachai Matrixsynth, but only briefly!"  The Surachatrix! Spicy! :)

STOCKHAUSEN - SPIRAL


STOCKHAUSEN - SPIRAL from Giorgio Sancristoforo on Vimeo.

"An extract of my interpretation of Karlheinz Stockhausen's SPIRAL (1968)

The shortwave radio is coming from the internet thanks to the Wide Band SDR made available to the public by the University of Twente (Netherlands), all the rest is performed at the modular synthesizer Make Noise.

The performance still is not perfect, the helmet does not make life easy while reading the score and using the synthesizer, nevertheless this recording is a step ahead in my understanding of this piece.

I hope you will enjoy it.
Please take with some humour.

Helmet made by FBFX London
Costume by Barbara Livecchi
The Score is published by UNIVERSAL Editions"

Verbos Electronics at NAMM 2014 w/ Background Intro by Mark Verbos

Verbos Electronics analog synth modules at NAMM 2014, 1 of 2

Published on Jan 31, 2014 keyboardmag1·412 videos

"New on the scene this year is Verbos, a maker of high-end and beautifully designed analog synth modules. Gino Robair from our sister mag Electronic Musician checks 'em out!"

Verbos Electronics analog synth modules at NAMM 2014, 2 of 2

Studio Electronics BoomStar synths at NAMM 2014


Published on Jan 31, 2014 keyboardmag1·412 videos

"Gino Robair, tech editor of our sister mag Electronic Musician, checks out the all-discrete analog BoomStar boxes from boutique analog synth maker Studio Electronics."

Roland TB-303 Bassline Synthesizer

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SPEKTRUMSYNTH 2 2


Published on Jan 31, 2014 Don Garbutt·21 videos

"Here's a quick tour of Spektrumsynth 2 Reaktor Ensemble. Additional videos will cover the instrument in more detail. One of the key features of Spektrumsynth is the intense modulation routing. The 'Animator Pad' is directly linked to the main target parameters, with additional routing through Grand Central Station. Pad movements are recordable and polyphonically activated, reminiscent of Rob Papen's Blade instrument. Synthesis types include wavetable, granular, fixed waveform, FM and tuned noise."

curves


Published on Jan 31, 2014 Ebotronix·939 videos

4ms Peg RCD
Analogue Systems 4x RS 110
DoepferA 134 pan by Moog MP 201
Flame Chord Machine
Make Noise 2x Maths QMMG Wogglebug
Malekko 4x AO 4x Unkle
SSL Orgy
Tiptop Audio Z 8000
Logic Sequencer 2x Kenton Pro 2000 II
drum Ultrabeat
FX Boss VF1 Line 6 Echopro TC M3000

Tiptop Tomio WTF patch


Published on Jan 31, 2014 Tiptop .Audio·52 videos

NAMM 2014: Moon Modular Sequencers


Published on Jan 31, 2014 sonicstate·686 videos

"NAMM 2014: Moon Modular Sequencers Guided tour of the large cabinet and sequencer"

The Korg Volca Series: 3 Volcas Combined- Song 2


Published on Jan 31, 2014 AutomaticGainsay·195 videos

"The instruments in the Volca series are excellent individually, but they can also be combined to create a miniature electronic studio.
When I first acquired the Volca series, I combined them, improvised sequences, and then shot myself improvising manipulation of those sequences. That is the origin of these 3 Volcas Combined videos.
In the right hands and with a little practice, some great music can come out of these as a set. Don't let my little experiments fool you. ;)
Because I got tired of looking at my face, I have created weird visual narratives from vintage educational films to go along with these songs.
Please forgive me for the sloppy mixes... in haste, I ran them all through a single mixer for recording during performance.
Thanks for watching!"

All parts here.

Roland Juno-60 "London Trip"



"(c) 2014 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound

all sounds: Roland Juno-60 Analog Synthesizer (1982)
drums: Roland TR-808 (1981)
recording: multi-track without Midi
fx: reverb & delay"

via Marko on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

NO COMPUTER REQUIRED


Published on Jan 31, 2014 thevco·78 videos

live mix on
TR 808
MKS80
TT303
Elektron Analog 4
Korg Ea1
Korg MS 20 mini's X 2
Kiwi technics Patch Editor
TR 707
ASR 10
Dark Time Sequencer
Kiwi 106

via Damon on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Update:

live in your lounge

VoltageCtrlr - Glitchmachines Fracture vs. Modular Synth + Microbrute


Published on Jan 31, 2014 VoltageCtrlRtv·19 videos

"This demo features the Fracture plug in by www.glitchmachines.com
I setup a complex rhythm patch on my analog modular synth and processed it with the plug in. I also incorporated the Auturia Microbrute analog synth for the melodic part of the patch. everything was recorded live in one take.

FRACTURE is a FREE buffer effect plugin geared toward creating robotic artifacts and abstract musical malfunctions.

Fracture is the fifth installment in our FREE downloads series. Our goal is to bring you exclusive, high quality free content with the same uncompromising production values as our paid products.

Fracture features a buffer effect, a multimode filter, three LFOs and a delay. This plugin is geared toward adding glitchy articulations and abstract textures to your projects. Use it on anything from drum and percussion loops to synth lines and sound effects. Fracture's intuitive interface and diverse features make it simple to give your projects a unique technical edge."

via Shiro on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

KINETIK LOGICX-PERIENCE


via Andrea on Facebook

"we are illogic"

Synton Fenix FenixLove I


Published on Jan 31, 2014 jenamu6·63 videos

"All sounds (6 voices) come from the Fenix II. No edits, no external fx"

Manikin Schrittmacher DEMO track


Published on Jan 31, 2014 Alba Ecstasy·99 videos

"Second attempt on using the Manikin Schrittmacher step sequencer. I created (very easy, without reading the user manual lol) 4 sequences and assigned to each one a MIDI channel to send it to Virus Ti2 2 in multi mode. Easy to remove or to silent the steps.
Many thanks to Dragos Manea (owner of the Schrittmacher).
More on http://www.albaecstasy.ro"

follow-up to this post.

Alesis Air Synth w/ Original Box, Power Supply, and Manuals

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via this auction

Oberheim Two Voice TVS-1

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via this auction

ROLAND MC-202 Micro Composer Analog Sequencer/Synthesizer SN 303800

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via this auction

EDP WASP vintage analogue synth with Elby MIDI

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via this auction

"A classic British monosynth designed by Chris Hugget at Electronic Dream Plant.

This one is in great condition and comes with the Elby MIDI modification so that there are no extra holes in the case, the MIDI just uses one of the existing 5 pin DIN sockets. The synth has been serviced by James at Synth Repair Services."

Yamaha CS30L

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via this auction

"The Yamaha CS30L is as close to a modular synth as you can get. Though she can be coaxed into creating simple leads and basses, this synth is frightening!
She makes a beautiful piece of furniture and is responsible for absolutely bizarre/unique noises.
I really cannot emphasise that enough: you can record truly disturbing noises from her! The cross-modulation capabilities are able to be stacked,
this means that you can have VCO1 as a source for Ring Modulation on VCO2, then VCO2 can be used to frequency modulate VCO1.
The ability to produce a feedback loop by plugging a lead from the headphone output into the audio input, results in further mayhem.
You can affect the LFO speed (which goes well into audio range) with any of the 3 envelope generators, which is brilliant for producing dropping pitch drum sounds.

Because of the vast palette of sounds on offer, I have found it difficult to be creative with her in a productive way.
My experience of being sat down at the CS30L, is to slowly coax ever more awkward noises out of her, entranced.
I almost always end up putting the portamento on the maximum time and playing the highest, then lowest keyboard note in slow sequence,
listening to the sound develop and evolve in a hypnotic state. This may be helpful to you… I don’t appear to be able to walk the line of subtlety and instead end up creating
noises of the apocalypse rather than music."

YAMAHA CS01 II VINTAGE MONOPHONIC SYNTH with Original Silver Case

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via this auction

Korg SE500 Stage Echo SN 121725

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via this auction

"Up for sale is our Korg SE500 Stage Echo. Featuring true analogue tape echo with cv control plus sound on sound, this is a quality sounding unit which brings something different compared to the Roland range of tape echos."

Analogue Flanger circuit bent by S-CAT with Roland TR-606 drum machine.


Published on Jan 31, 2014 PHONIC POTION·466 videos

"4 modifications, real leather side cheeks for that retro look. Overdrive - Speed - Depth - Regeneration - Input Signal Mute - Sub Feedback - Regen Boost - Bypass - Led."

S-CAT on eBay

Ekdahl Polygamist Exploration


Published on Jan 31, 2014 d4nnyp·33 videos

"Making some noise with the Ekdahl Polygamist, trying to get to know it."

【DEMO】Dave Smith Instruments Prophet'08


Published on Jan 31, 2014 musictrackjp·219 videos

DEMO by Katsunori UJIIE.
Facebook: Like me please!
https://www.facebook.com/musictrack.jp

Korg All Access: Radiophonic Workshop at BBC Maida Vale, with the KingKORG, Kronos and MS-20

Published on Jan 31, 2014 Korg·426 videos

"The BBC Radiophonic Workshop, was created in 1958 to produce effects and new music, most famously producing the Dr Who soundtrack.

The original Radiophonic Workshop was based in the BBC's Maida Vale Studios in Delaware Road, London, growing outwards from the then-legendary Room 13.

Now they are back with a band of the same name , with a new album out this year and extensive touring plans, and Korg is a big part of this.

We had exclusive access to this live performance for BBC 6 MUSIC.

To learn more about these great products, head over to http://www.korg.com!"

Alba Ecstasy - Manikin


Published on Jan 31, 2014 Alba Ecstasy·98 videos

"This is the first attempt of using Manikin Schrittmacher. I created one sequence and I recorded it by overdubbing for three times: two MoPho tracks and one Volca Bass track. Additionally I used Monotribe for the drums track and 2 pads track from Virus Ti2. All sounds are created by AE.

More on http://www.albaecstasy.ro
Download the track from here: https://soundcloud.com/albaecstasy-ro...

Buy Manikin Schrittmacher on Soundcreation: http://www.soundcreation.ro/interfete..."

oscfuzz+arduino


Published on Jan 31, 2014

oscfuzz+arduino
http://akihikomatsumoto.com/blog/?p=1441

follow-up to this post.

Created a new Akihiko Matsumoto label/channel for these.

Serge Modular vid #122


Published on Jan 31, 2014 Phisynth·107 videos

Make it sound Weird with the Spectral Synth VST


Published on Jan 31, 2014 DJRexParis·35 videos

Spectral VST 002



via LinPlug

"Our new top of the line synthesizer, the result of 14 years of synthesizer building experience.

If you are familiar with subtractive synthesis, you will feel right at home with the Spectral, because you can choose an oscillator waveform, choose a filter shape and go on from there. But Spectral delivers far more options than you would expect from the well sorted user interface. Both Oscillator Waveform and Filter Shape can be edited in depth. The unique audio engine is capable of delivering many sounds never heard before.

Four Oscillator and Filter modules with powerful yet detailed harmonics and filter band editing and modification functions
Extensive Oscillator and Filter audio rate cross-modulations.
Versatile Arpeggiator with in depth editing of every step, including length, transpose, voice number and Glide
Each Oscillator and Filter with own dedicated envelope to control its volume or frequency respectively
Additional 3 freely assignable Modulation Envelopes.
Five LFOs with various waveforms, up to 320 Hz, tempo-sync, poly-, mono- and one-shot-mode, unipolar and bipolar options, integrated delay-attack-envelope, phase, symmetry and smoothing adjustable
15 slot Modulation Matrix with 35 sources and more than 100 destinations including all important parameters

Fully recognizes Velocity, Aftertouch, Pitch Bend , Modulation-Wheel and various other MIDI controllers
A sophisticated effects section containing 15 Effects including various Delays, Chorus, Phaser, Filter, Reverb, Flanger, Gator, Stereo Enhancer, Parametric EQ and Crusher.
Glide / Portamento featuring mono/polyphonic operation, constant Time / Rate operation, Auto-Bend Modes and detailed options on where Glide takes place
32-voice polyphony (CPU and sound program dependent) and adjustable voice limit.
Supports AU and VST hosts on Mac OS X and Windows PC.
Scaleable user interface on PC
Comes with 850 presets to get you started"

The Clone Drones


Published on Jan 31, 2014 Wein Glas·29 videos

"Weinglas presents the Clone Wars!
A Battle between the BEMI Music Easel and the Sputnik 208r! Let the Drones Begin! One Clone on each Stereo Channel!

But this is no review and no demo. Just some noises!

And for the Lens and Camera Freaks: This Video was shot with a Canon 50mm 1:0.95 Prime Lens! Wide Open!"

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Dave Smith Recieves 2014 TEC Award for Outstanding Technical Achievement


via Dave Smith Instruments on Facebook

"Dave Smith holds DSI's 2014 TEC Award for Outstanding Technical Achievement in the Musical Instrument Technology/Hardware category for the Prophet 12. Thanks everyone!"

Congrats to Dave and DSI!

JoMox at Modularsquare



Fascinating bit of synth history.

"November 30th 2013, JoMox was at Modularsquare to present his first line of eurorack modules. If you are looking for a very good TR-909/808 alternatives, check this ! (English)

Le 30 novembre 2013, JoMox était à Modularsquare pour présenter sa nouvelle ligne de modules au format Eurorack. Si vous recherchez des alternatives aux TR-909 et TR-808, ces modules valent vraiment le coup d'oeil ! Intervention en anglais.

Pictures of this event : www.flickr.com/photos/modularsquare
Our store (near Paris/France) : www.modularsquare.com
Our blog : www.modularsquare.com/blog
Our Youtube : www.youtube.com/user/modularsquare/videos
Join us on twitter and Facebook"

Computer Love



via Glen on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"I recorded a super quick version of Computer Love with my MS20 Mini & Korg Voca Keys. Drums are samples and I used a ton of reverb to make the lead synth sound bigger. As much analog goodness as 600 odd bucks will get you these days!"

"MS20 is doing the bass, Volca Keys the rest."

Forgotten: Korg EMX electribe downtempo


Published on Jan 30, 2014 acemonvw·81 videos

"A new EMX track :)"

via Michael on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Cheetah MS-6 SN 120 Analog Polyphonic Multitimbral Synthesizer

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Moog Minimoog Model D with Mods SN 1325 - #325 of the First Run of Minis Built

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via this auction

"The Mini was professionally serviced a few months ago including re-capping of the power supply and cards, new keyboard bushings, and tuning and scaling.
This Mini is the 325th one ever built.
It sounds amazing, and plays great.
As with all of the first few hundred made, it has the original metal face plates and clear modulation and pitch wheels.
This Mini has served me faithfully for years.
There are a few useful modifications:
-The oscillator card has been replaced with the more stable version(all the other cards are the original R.A. Moog cards)
-The S-Trig input has been replaced with a 1/4" input that accepts standard Gate/Trigger for easier interface with external controllers
-There is a two-way switch that shifts the CV control of the oscillators from the keyboard to the external CV Input
There is also the remnants of one mod that was probably installed before the newer Oscillator board was installed.
You can see it on the side where the two holes that are labeled 'High' and 'Low' are."

Pics of the inside below. More pics at the auction.

Noise Drone Synthesizer Synthrotek Chaos NAND

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via this auction - see this post for a video.

"This is a hand-made noise device, with a Synthrotek Chaos NAND Synth circuit. The circuit is based on the 4093 NAND CMOS IC.

This device has an added capacitor bank for even more insane sounds. The enclosure is made of 18 gauge steel, and the bottom and the top panels are 10 (1/8" thick heavy duty) gauge perforated, steel. The bottom panel is removable. A 9V power adapter is included, and also has a 1/4" audio output jack. Multi-colored LED pulses red, green, and blue.

I have used this for about 5 months there are various nicks and scratches, but the unit functions fine. This item is HAND-MADE; it has imperfections in its finish, buts its built to last. I makes deep droning, chaotic, noisy, rich, thick, squealing, screaming and percussive sounds. Its basically generates square waves that cross-modulate each other..."

JMT noisy drone machine

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Published on Nov 25, 2013 te1977jp·101 videos

via this auction

"5 OSCILLATORS and 5 SUB OSCILLATORS are inside.

Each oscillator has the frequency,volume,the tone switch,Sub oscillator on/off,Sub oscillator tone and Sub frequency.

Sub oscillator effects to the main oscilltaor when the switch is ON (up).

They make lots of cool sounds...

2.1mm 9V DC input(NEGATIVE CENTER)or a 9V battery.

Please be sure to use DC(NOT AC)9V NEGATIVE CENTER(NOT POSITIVE).If you are not sure,please ask me anything because the wrong polarity of the adaptor will break the device."

ER-101 Orthogonal Devices _ DIY outputs & Mutes


Published on Jan 30, 2014 Robotopsy Robotopsy·15 videos

"1U panel I made to have all the output above the module and mute each channel with switches. Little patch using the first 9 outputs ( CV & Gate ) to trig some pattern and little melodix to track 4 with The Hertz Donut MKII."

John Tejada at Elektron's Night of the Machines Video Back Online


For those that missed it, the video is back online and posted here.

Pittsburgh Modular at NAMM 2014


Published on Jan 30, 2014 perfectcircuitaudio·49 videos

Korg DIY MS20 at NAMM 2014


Published on Jan 30, 2014 perfectcircuitaudio·49 videos

Elektron Analog Rytm Demo at NAMM 2014


Published on Jan 30, 2014 perfectcircuitaudio·49 videos

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Elektron Analog Rytm Performance by Highsage


Uploaded on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·304 videos

http://www.elektron.se
https://www.facebook.com/highsagetechno

A short clip og Highsage checking out the new Analog Rytm. No direct audio in as I did not want to interrupt.

And that's it folks. This marks my final video for NAMM. You can get to all of my posts via a quick search on MATRIXSYNTH NAMM in the top left blogger box and sort by date. See the NAMM2014 channel below for all NAMM posts and remember you can search on any synth on the top left to drill down. This post is NAMM2014 post 355 and I'm sure more from others will go up. Oddly this is post 104 for the day which was the exact post count the first day of NAMM on Thursday of last week. More from others will go up in a little bit tonight. The record for one day was 115 on Jan 26 of 2013, last NAMM.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Tiptop Audio Booth - Tomio Direct Audio Video


Uploaded on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·303 videos

http://tiptopaudio.com

Tomio rocking the Tiptop Audio eurorack system. Unfortunately the audio jack I plugged into was a bit low and noisy so you'll have turn it all the way up. Just remember to turn it back down afterwords, especial before watching The Schmidt video below. This system sounded absolutely insane live. The new Valhalla Reverb was in the Z-DSP in the right system. New Circadian Rhythm on the left driving things.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: The Schmidt Analog Synthesizer Booth Direct Audio


Published on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·303 videos

Unfortunately there is a ton of clipping in this video. The input was a bit too high. I opted to go ahead an post this as you can still get a feel for the synth and there isn't any clipping on some parts. You are going to have to use your imagination for most of this one. I can attest there was zero clipping coming from the synth itself and it sounded absolutely amazing. If you can bear through the clipping there are some definite sweet spots.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Pittsburgh Modular Booth Direct Audio Video


Published on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·302 videos

Naked DNA Symbiotic Waves dual oscillator demo.

http://pittsburghmodular.com

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Studio Electronics Boomstar SE 80 & 700 Demos


Uploaded on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·299 videos

http://www.studioelectronics.com

SE 80 Based on the classic Yamaha CS80 filter.
700 Based on the classic KORG MiniKorg 700S filter.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Audiobus 2


Published on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·299 videos

http://audiob.us

Pay close attention. Audiobus 2 will allow you to save presets which include all patch settings for each individual app. You can then share these with others. Think about that for a bit. There might also be another big feature he alludes do but does not yet reveal. I won't betray his trust, so I'll just say it was a jaw dropper - the next evolution of the iPad as a viable synthesis and audio processing device. He almost gives it away so watch closely.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Quicco Sound Bluetooth Wireless MIDI Controller with CV & Gate Support


Uploaded on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·298 videos

http://www.quicco.co.jp

Configurable CV Gate support! OSC support possibly coming as well. The designers are ex Roland and Yamaha. One designed the Roland JP-8000, the other I believed worked on UI for Yamaha.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Miselu Bluetooth Wireless iPad Keyboard Controller


Uploaded on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·296 videos

http://www.miselu.com

Note the hardware expansion dock & optical sensors for both the keys and on the sides for octave switching.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Moon Modular Booth Direct Audio Demo


Published on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·296 videos

http://moonmodular.com

Gert of Moon Modular gives us a demo of the Moon Modular 5U modular system. Sequence comes in at 1:16. I thought there were some cool Vemona drums on this but it looks like we had the synth channel in only.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: WMD Booth Module Overviews & Demo


Uploaded on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·293 videos

http://www.wmdevices.com

Shane Etter of WMD gives us an overview of WMD's latest modules. Direct audio demo below.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Snazzy FX Booth Telephone Game Overview & Demo


Uploaded on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·291 videos

http://snazzyfx.com

Dan Snazelle of Snazzy FX gives us an overview of the new Snazzy FX Telephone Game eurorack module. Direct audio demo below.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Verbos Electronics Booth Direct Audio Video


Uploaded on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·290 videos

http://www.verboselectronics.com

Mark Verbos gives us a demo of his new Verbos Electonics eurorack modular.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: The Harvestman Booth Direct Audio Video


Published on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·290 videos

http://theharvestman.org

Scott Jaeger of The Harvestman gives us a demo of a Harvestman eurorack modular system.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Make Noise Booth Direct Audio Video


Uploaded on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·288 videos

http://www.makenoisemusic.com

New Make Noise Teleplexer & Rosie modules at Winter NAMM 2013.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Noise Engineering Booth Module Overviews & Demo


Uploaded on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·286 videos

http://www.noiseengineering.us

Modules featured include the Ataraxic Translatron, Basimiuls Iteritas, Variatic Sequent and Loquelic Iteritas. Details on each captured further below for the archives. Directly below is a direct audio in demo.




"The Ataraxic Translatron is a linear feedback shift register oscillator similar to those used in the first generation of home video game consoles such as the Atari VCS as well as many other classic arcade games.

Linear feedback shift registers are an ingenious way to produce a variety of sounds with an extremely small amount of hardware. The Atari VCS used only around 35 logic gates to produce all of its sounds. The complexity of tone for relatively minimal hardware made this synthesis technique common for sound in the first generation of video games where hardware costs were the primary development constraint. As video games entered popular culture these sounds became iconic but have seldom made it out of the video game world except when sampled from the games themselves or as their own genre of music “chiptunes”. The Ataraxic Translatron gives you classic arcade sounds in Eurorack format to be used just like any other VCO.

13 patches vary from a simple square wave to white noise with your favorite arcade sounds in between. All tones are available in 6 octaves range. A standard 1 volt per octave pitch control and CV control of the current patch are squeezed into a compact 4HP. An external clock mode that allows an external clock to drive the shift register allows for additional tone generation and modulation.

Please note that Noise Engineering has no affiliation with Atari and the use of the word Atari is as an example of a classic product that uses a similar sound generation algorithm."

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Delptronics Booth Direct Audio Video


Published on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·286 videos

http://delptronics.com

Delptronics cowbell, Trigger Man & drum modules.

Doepfer A174 Joystick Controlled CV Audio Demonstration Part Two


Published on Jan 30, 2014 Raul's World of Synths·250 videos

"A short audio demonstration of utilizing the A174 Joystick controlled CV with the A188-1 BBD module and Multimode Filter.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

All parts here.

London Modular, Eastwick Skiff : (MakeNoise, Mutable Instruments, Intellijel)


Published on Jan 30, 2014 Ben Burling·2 videos

"A first video, sorry about the changing focus, with my London Modular filled out Eastwick skiff. Just a quick play around with Rene, Braids, Korgasmatron ii, Maths and Echophon."


Note this is the first Eastwick post. Update: the case is #000001.

RICHARD DEVINE at CELEBRATE EVERYTHING - 2014 NAMM Afterparty A - Sitar Ambience


Published on Jan 30, 2014 VJ FRANZ K·641 videos

Update:

RICHARD DEVINE at CELEBRATE EVERYTHING - 2014 NAMM Afterparty B - IDM Glitch Beats

Published on Jan 30, 2014

"Modular synth performance by the amazing Richard Devine,
here building up an IDM beat from bits of noise

featuring VJ projections by Laskfar Vortok"

WIARD BORG Filters - Standard Patches


Published on Jan 30, 2014 Florent Faurie·68 videos

All parts here.

Spongebob square wave weird sound generator noise synth CMOS 40106

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via this auction

"This is an auction for a very cool and styling LFO Synth/Noise Box

This is a brand new circuit made and enclosed into the spongebob case

The circuit is fully tested and stable. It can be mixed into other effects or amps but beware as it is very loud and awesomely noisy!

The main power for the circuit is applied by a 9v center negative power supply (not included)
Toggle switch on left side is the power.
Turning off the circuit discharges a large capacitor and in turn makes the oscillators sputter as the voltage dies.
This can also be simulated with the Red Pot in the center that controls the voltage in.

The synth has 2 stages LEFT and RIGHT and each stage corresponds to the stereo out guitar jack on the back right of the case
There is also 2 mono outputs one for LEFT and RIGHT

The main LFOs are controlled by the Pots on either side of the Volt. Pot.
The Left Pot controls the LEFT LED and also modulates the 2 oscillators that are also on the LEFT stage

These other OSCs are controlled by a momentary push button. Hold on to make the OSC mix to the output. While holding the push button you can vary the light coming into the photocell above the button. This is a cool photo theremin like effect that creates a really cool wah-wah sound

The RIGHT STAGE LFO/LEDs/OSCs act in the same way as described above for the LEFT STAGE.

This Unit is sold as-is with no returns. This is because it is an open source circuit that allows the buyer to go in and prod around if you like.

This is a very cool interface that could be used by electronic artists or noise performers. It is also useful for samples or just scaring the crap out of your neighbors and pets!

I am currently an Electronic Engineering student and have been designing/building/hacking/selling custom interfaces for the last 5 years."


Published on Jan 30, 2014 Cole McCray·118 videos

Giving this a McCray label based on the above. It will be interesting to see his work develops over time.

Studio Electronics ATC-1 Tone Chamelon

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2014 Winter NAMM Show - Moog 500 Series Analog Delay


Published on Jan 30, 2014 Musiciansfriend·660 videos

"Trent from Moog Music walks us through the 500 Series Analog Delay with full MIDI plug-in control for integrating with your digital audio workstation."

All it needs are patch points. It could get interesting if 500 Series became a modular format.

2014 Winter NAMM Show - Moog Theremini


Published on Jan 30, 2014 Musiciansfriend·660 videos

"Check out the new Thermini from Moog, which takes the concept of the theremin to glorious new sonic realms. Enjoy the sweet demo from Moog Music's Linda Lafferty!"

A new NAMM floor demo, a new presentation. Remember you can search on Theremini on the top left of the site and sort by date for all Theremini posts.

2014 Winter NAMM Show - Moog Sub 37 Analog Synth


Published on Jan 30, 2014 Musiciansfriend·660 videos

"We get an in-depth look at and demo of the new Moog Sub 37 Analog Synth, an incredibly powerful and fun addition to the Moog family of products. Filmed at the 2014 Winter NAMM show."

Verbos Electronics Complex Oscillator


Published on Jan 30, 2014 Brandon Smith·19 videos

"I *just* got this thing like 20 minutes ago, got it in the case and did this vid - o pleeeease don't take it as a demo, just an initial feeling around of the thing."

Follow-up to this post. See the Verbos channel below for all Verbos Electronics posts.

Expert Sleepers ESX-8CV & software calibration


Expert Sleepers ESX-8CV & software calibration from Andrew Ostler on Vimeo.

"Demonstrating how the ESX-8CV module can be used with Silent Way's software calibration feature, instead of using the module's factory hardware calibration.

In this demo an Arturia Microbrute is used, connected via its CV/gate inputs.

http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/esx8cv.html "

WIARD Classic VCO 2 Standard Patches


Published on Jan 30, 2014 Florent Faurie·67 videos

"An overview of the WIARD Classic VCO, second video with the Standard Patches of the User Manual"

Higher frequencies come in at 1:15. Also added to part 1 here.

KORG KINGKORG , DEMO NA CLASSIC KEYBOARDS


Published on Jan 30, 2014 CLASSIC KEYBOARDS·79 videos

"APRESENTAÇÃO , KORG KINGKORG , classic keyboards , korg , roland , yamaha , alesis, kurzweil , nord , open lab , ZOOM Handy Video Recorder"

Serge WAD through Halls Of Valhalla Z-DSP at Namm 2014


Serge WAD through Halls Of Valhalla Z-DSP at Namm 2014 from GM on Vimeo.

"Simple patch using the Serge WAD as a screaming machine, into the Valhalla Z-DSP Reverb."

CustomSynth Black Nord Lead & White Arp Sequencer


Two more custom works via CustomSynth.

MengQiMusic Preset Voltage - 1st Synth Module Ever From China?


Published on Jan 30, 2014 Qi Meng·37 videos

- easy and intuitive interface and workflow
- 84 preset x 6 outputs
- manual mode with external trigger input
- sequencing mode 1 - step sequencer with 1-84 length / internal & external clock / hold
- sequencing mode 2 - 3 step playable sequencer with timing controlled by pressure
- sequensing mode 3 - realtime looper with 15s max recording time and external reset input
- non-volatile memory
- just requires 12v power supply
- available in Eurorack and Standalone Banana formats

mengqimusic.com

Update: this is the first eurorack module from Meng Qi and could very well be the first synth module from China in general.  Now that's an interesting bit of synth history!

Bleep Labs - 12 Nebulophone choir


Published on Jan 30, 2014 Bleep Labs·29 videos

"12 Nebulophones into a mixer with no effects. Arpeggio rates of some linked together over IR.
Made by Thomas Fang and Cordey Lopez of Bleep Labs.

Kits and fully built units available at bleeplabs.com"

The Harvestman Zorlon Cannon first test


Published on Jan 30, 2014 ikkini·81 videos

"I received my Zorlon Cannon this morning. Here's a first patch using Tiptop Audio's Trigger Riot to sequence drums and three gate channels of the Zorlon to trigger :
- Hertz Donut through Double Andore sequenced by René for bass
- Make Noise STO through MMG for acid lead
- Zorlon pitched noise through Bionic Lester through Double Andore for silly hats"

Verbos Amplitude & Tone Controller


Published on Jan 30, 2014 Brandon Smith·18 videos

"Again, just got this thing about a couple hours ago, showing just a little bit - the palette of this thing is ginormous."

even in the odd 15'8


Published on Jan 30, 2014 Ebotronix·937 videos

4ms Peg, QCD / Expander, RCD, VCA Matrix
Analogue Systems RS100²,RS110²²,RS 170,RS360²,RS500e²
Arp Odyssey 2821 white noise
Bananalogue VCS
Cyndustries Zero Oscillator
Doepfer R2M, A114, A118, A134²², A143-2,A148,
A 149-1, A151²²,A160/161, A175²²,A185-2, A 138c
Flame Chord Machine²,Talking Synth Module²
Grendel Formant Filter²
flight of harmony choices
Make Noise PP, Maths²,Moddemix³,Optomix,QMMG,René,Woggl­ebug²
Malekko Anti Oscillator²² Uncle³,Jag
Moog Freqbox²²,MP201,CP251
Oberheim Sem
Sherman Filterbank2
Simmons Clap Trap
SSL Modulation Orgy
Tip Top Audio Z8000 manual voltage source
Toppobrillo Quantimator²,Sportmodulator,TWF²
Logic masterclock to Kenton Pro 2000² , QCD,Peg, RCD
FX :Boss VF1,Lexicon MX 400,PCM 80, Line6 echopro,TC M one XL
mackie the mixer³
kick by RS110, Maths,QMMG
15/8 time

Sputnik 289 overview and collage


Published on Jan 30, 2014 Todd Barton·145 videos

"for more demos of this module go to http://www.youtube.com/user/romanfili...
For better sound go to: https://soundcloud.com/user7621213/ex... [below]
This is a very brief overview of this amazing effects module for the Buchla format followed by a short burst of a sonic collage showing different settings."

Gotharman LD Tube Expansion Demo


Published on Jan 30, 2014 d4nnyp·32 videos

"Quick and dirty demo of the Gotharman Tube expansion box for Little DeFormer. Great sounding tube distortion and filter. Check them out @ www.gotharman.dk"

EMS SYNTHI-E Synth Spotting via ΟΔΟΣ 55


Pic in via ΟΔΟΣ 55 on Facebook

I asked how the SYNTHI-E sounded. According to ΟΔΟΣ 55, "the synthi e is fat ,the aks has more of a fragile sound,the e on the other hand is fat and warm."

Click here for a search on SYNTHI-E which will bring up some posts including audio demos and video.

Patches for Roland D-110, Yamaha TX-7 & Casio CZ-5000

via Acidboxblues:

"one for all the patch heads"

d110 patches

tx-7 patches

cz-5000 patches

Acidboxblues is Dylan Davis' site.  You might know the name from the Monthly Acid Pattern compilations.

Moog Little Phatty MATRIXSYNTH Patch


via CustomSynth on Facebook

The patch is real and actually came with the Little Phatty.  See this post for details.  It was a tribute from Amos Gaynes of Moog Music.  There's also a Suit & Tie Guy patch.  Note my patch was originally preset 95 on Amos' Little Phatty, but ended in slot 70.  Pretty cool.

Note the silver on black reverse keys.

Nebulæ


Nebulæ from joseph fraioli on Vimeo.

"a patch utilizing the qu-bit electronix nebulæ to create evolving tonal drones which form a basis for patterns and gestural events.

sound source basics:
tonal drone: qu-bit electronix nebulæ > synthesis technology e580 - tape delay mode
kick: tip top audio BD808 > make noise echophon
tonal wood hit: hertz donut MKII > make noise optomix
hi hat: Synth tech 3350 > make noise math v2
intermittent gestural fx: intellijel/cyclonix shapeshifter > tiptop ZDSP
reverb: eventide H8000fw"

via Joseph Fraioli on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

WMD Sequential Switch Matrix x 2


via Richard Devine on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"About to be a CV massacre with the WMD Sequential Switch Matrix x 2 !!!!"

New Radikal Technologies Accelerator OS Update 1.70


See the update in this post for details.

Elby Designs AVR Synth 16 Review on modularsynth.ru



via Dimitry on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"Yet another Elby Designs module reviewed: this time it is 16-bit version of well-known AVR Synth. It is available since 2005, but I didn't find any really detailed review, so I decided to translate my Russian article about DIY-kit, history of the instrument and some projects-successors."

"The AVRSYN project was started by Polish experimentalist Jaroslaw Ziembicki in the year 2002 as the experiment of making a complete synth on single chip. I’d like to say that slavic people are talented with low-level programming and can get 250% efficiency from obsolete technologies. Initially, the synthesizer was built around 16-bit Atmel AT90S8535 MCU. In 2005—2006 project was continued by Paul Maddox and Laurie Biddulph. Eventually, they developed the PCB, the program code was ported to modern ATMEGA16-8 and the comments were translated to English. At the same time, Biddulph started to sell synthesizer as the Elby Designs product that is still available today.

The project was developed to number of forks like 32-version made by Daniel Kruszina. His version has extended functionality, partial MIDI-control and even the wavetables. This version is also available at Elby Designs. In 2010, James Grahame with a few friends and also, supported by the original developers, made a completely new project, that is called MeeBlip..."

Check out the full review on modularsynth.ru here.

Korg Volca Kirmes Silvester 2013/2014


Published on Jan 2, 2014

"Korg Volca Kirmes Silvester 2013/2014
3* Volca, KP3, ecler nuo"

via Kaspar on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

New Make Noise Module Overview Videos at NAMM 1014

Make Noise Control Cell Series and Teleplexer [NAMM 2014]

Published on Jan 30, 2014 Electronic Musician Magazine·49 videos

"Make Noise's Tony Rolando demonstrates the features of the Control Cell Series and Teleplexer analog synth modules at the 2014 NAMM show in Anaheim, California."

Make Noise SoundHack ErbeVerb [NAMM 2014]

Published on Jan 30, 2014

"Make Noise's Tony Rolando demonstrates the features of the Tom Erbe-designed ErbeVerb reverb Eurorack module at the 2014 NAMM show in Anaheim, California."

New Pittsburgh Modular System Videos at NAMM 2014

Pittsburgh Modular System 90 [NAMM 2014]

Published on Jan 30, 2014 Electronic Musician Magazine·49 videos

"Pittsburgh Modular's Richard Nichol walks us through the features of the System 90 analog synthesizer at the 2014 NAMM show in Anaheim, California."

Pittsburgh Modular Foundation 3 [NAMM 2014]

Published on Jan 30, 2014

"Pittsburgh Modular's Richard Nichol walks us through the features of the Foundation 3 analog synthesizer at the 2014 NAMM show in Anaheim, California."

Elektron Analog Keys and Rytm at NAMM 2014


Published on Jan 30, 2014 keyboardmag1·399 videos

"The Analog Keys synth and Analog Rytm groovebox showcase Swedish marque Elektron's unique "multitrack" approach to synthesis."

Korg RK-100S virtual analog keytar at NAMM 2014


Published on Jan 30, 2014 keyboardmag1·399 videos

"The RK-100S combines analog modeling and sample-based synthesis into a 37-key wearable with a beautiful hardwood body and three-quarter sized keys."

Dave Smith Prophet-12 Module at NAMM 2014


Published on Jan 30, 2014 keyboardmag1·399 videos

"The P12 module packs all the power of the Prophet-12 synth into a surprisingly compact chassis."

Teenage Engineering OP-1 + Propellerhead Figure iPhone app real-time recording


Published on Jan 30, 2014 mastertonberry·43 videos

"Using the OP-1 and Figure app I'm just looping the same time on the OP-1 and replacing sounds as I go along. The BMP is set to 128."

Sequential Circuits Pro-One SN 3284

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ROLAND R8-M with 9 cards!!! SN-R8-01 02 03 05 06 07 08 09 11

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"Roland R8M TOTAL PERCUSSION MODULE, WITH 9 CARDS INCLUDED:

► SN-R8-01 Contemporary Percussion
► SN-R8-02 Jazz Brush
► SN-R8-03 Sound Effects
► SN-R8-05 Jazz
► SN-R8-06 Ethnic Percussion
► SN-R8-07 Mallet
► SN-R8-08 Dry
► SN-R8-09 Power Drums U.S.A.
► SN-R8-11 Metallic Percussion"

Sequential Prophet 2002 Plus back panel

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"Sequential Prophet 2002 Plus, back panel in TOP COSMETIC CONDITION, with original power supply still connected to it, fully working!"

This one sent in via the seller, rosynth. I opted to post this here instead of MATRIXSYNTH-B because it made me wonder how many synths out there have serial numbers that belonged to other synths.  It's kind of interesting when you think about it.

Korg Keio Minipops 7 with Cover Case & Extras

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"Inlcuded in this sale is the original Korg Start / Stop switch and a copy of the manual.

Excellent condition, fully checked and tested, complete with back-cover plate, original Korg Minipops dustcover and original footswitch."

Linndrum LM 2

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