MATRIXSYNTH: Tuesday, August 19, 2014


Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Depeche Mode - PHOTOGRAPHIC - Re-created w/ Arturia Arp 2600V


Published on Aug 19, 2014 peahix

"For the latest in my series of Speak & Spell era Depeche Mode re-creations, I decided to do 'Photographic' as an excuse to learn a bit about the ARP 2600 via Arturia's software emulation, the 2600V. The original track was done mostly, if not entirely with an ARP 2600, so I wanted to see how close I could get to the original sounds. The answer? Not very. I'm sure much of this is due to my lack of programming skills on the 2600, which I'm just learning. But I also suspect alot of it has to do with the shortcomings of the 2600V. Either that, or Daniel Miller & EC Radcliffe compressed the hell out of those sounds (or something)! The basic issue is that I couldn't get the 2600V's envelopes to sound anywhere near as snappy and punchy as the sounds on the DM track. I could get the patches in the ballpark, but mine all just sounded too mushy and wimpy. The kick drum in particular gave me trouble- I couldn't figure out how to get anywhere near Mr. Miller's famous 2600 kick. If anyone knows how to get it on the 2600V, please enlighten me!

Anyway, the one thing I am really proud of here is my reverse-engineering of the little randomized sequence heard throughout the track. Since the 2600V also has an emulation of the ARP 3601 sequencer (which was used extensively on the original track), I delved into the old user manual for the 3601 and worked out how this sequence was put together. The still image in my "video" shows the patch for this sequence. I was actually going to transcribe the entire part from the original (which would have been twice the job, since there's two passes of this sequence in stereo), but despite being able to hear it clearly much of the time, it was drowned too much in the mix at other times, so I said screw it. I decided instead it was actually more interesting to work out the 3601 sequencer settings for this part, even though inevitably the random notes that my sequence played are different from the original track. The note series is the same, though, which is the same note series as the little riff that plays under "I take pictures," making the random sequence a variation on that sequence. The gate switches are set such that half of them don't re-trigger the envelope, so you get note changes in the decay tails. I transcribed enough of the original part to verify that every other note in the sequence is switched differently. Plus, I got the actual 2600V patch reasonably close for this sound. The squelchy little hi-hat type sound runs on the same sequence just with a different patch.

OK, that's all I feel like typing about this one. Kinda lukewarm on it, given that in theory I should have been able to get alot closer with the 2600 sounds. But oh well. Let me know if you'd like my patches- maybe you can improve upon them!"

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Audio Damage Sequencer 1 LFO Test...


Published on Aug 19, 2014 Audio Damage, Inc.

"This is a quick demo of the various features of the three LFOs in Sequencer 1. Note that we are not quite finished coding these, so some minor details may be different in the shipping unit.

Patch:

Sequencer 1 Pitch (1v/Oct) out: PDO 1v/Oct in. PDO to Doepfer VCA to Audio Damage Digifilter.

Sequencer 1 Gate out: WMD Multimode Envelope in. Env out to Doepfer VCA CV in.

Sequencer 1 CV1 out: Audio Damage Digifilter frequency CV in. Digifilter is set to Lowpass mode, mild resonance.

In this manner, Sequencer 1's LFO1 is affecting the frequency of the Digifilter, so that you can plainly hear what is occurring."

Radikal Technologies Accelerator sound demo #4 (random patch generator)


Published on Aug 19, 2014 MIDERA

"Basically, I just used the random patch generator to create patches and played through them. I started with pads, then went to bass, then to leads and arps. On the accelerator, you can selectively choose what TYPE of patch you'd like to create (so if I press 'pad' when the 'random' button is highlighted, I will get a pad sound).

Enjoy, I apologize for some clipping here, the patches sometimes are louder than expected!

Pads: 0:00
Bass: 6:50
Leads: 12:52
My favorite patch: 16:35"

All parts here.

Rare Multivox MX-65 Polyphonic Synthesizer SN 566541

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via this auction

"Up for auction is a Multivox MX-65 Polyphonic Synthesizer. It is an analog poly keyboard that was made in Japan from 1977 to 1980. Very very rare.

It has six voices. Piano, strings, clavichord, honky-tonk, piano and organ. The voices them selves are just different combinations of the filter and envelope positions that you can switch between. The filter is interfaced with the envelope with 3 modes. A fast attack/fast decay mode, an ‘expand’ mode with resonance emphasis, and a fast attack/slow decay mode.

The MX powers on and off from the volume knob. A red LED indicates its status. It powers up and tunes perfectly from start up. There is a tuning pot on the left hand side to control the master tuning.

The front panel is not deep, but it definitely gives you some control over the MX-65's presets.
There are envelope shape controls, an LFO (delay, depth, speed), and 3 Ensemble/Chorus modes.

On the rear panel there is has Gate Out and VCF control in. The Gate Out has positive and negative polarity outputs. The VCF control in is a control voltage input or pedal control. As a cv input it is 1.3 v/octave. Very unique feature set.

This synth can be very lush, especially with a touch of fx. I have made a quick demo, with some of reverb and delay from Ableton. The string and piano sections are my favorite. [posted here]

Here is another informative demo:"


Mulitvox Mx 65 demo by Luc LucBenOuiLuc Uploaded on Aug 17, 2009
"A demo of the rare and very little knowned MX-65, a synthetizer made by multivox in the hayday of analog synths."

Mutable Instruments Tides Demo (Oscillator Mode)


Published on May 4, 2014 William Johnson

Left channel audio only.

"First I show the full range of the knob when running at audio rate

0:19 Adjusting the 'Smoothness' knob
0:45 Adjusting the 'Slope'
0:53 Adjusting the 'Shape'

etc...

Feel free to ask any questions! I noticed there wasn't many demos of it when I was thinking about buying them and I thought showing the range of waveshapes (and frequency range) that this puts out might be useful."

Embertone's Blakus Cello


Embertone's Blakus Cello - First Video Walkthrough Published on Nov 15, 2013

"Have a look at our 'Blakus Cello', featuring an expanded set of articulations (when compared to Friedlander Violin 1.01), and a huge update to the programming/scripting. We love playing this thing - it's expressive, gritty, malleable, and sooo much fun!

Base articulations:

• Sustain (including bowed/slurred/porta legato)
• Staccato with CC or velocity based length control
• Pizzicato
• Tremolo

Con Sordino and Sul Ponticello (separate or in combination!) playing styles can also be selected for any of these articulations.

Love, Alex and Jon"

And a user video:

First Mess Around with Blakus Cello

Published on Aug 19, 2014 Richard London

"blown away by this thing."

DigiTech Bass Synth Wah Demo


Published on Mar 1, 2012 g3zar

Compare prices: DigiTech Bass Synths on eBay | DigiTech Bass Synths on Amazon

Two (2) Twin Yamaha TX81Z Rack Synthesizers

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via this auction

Note SN 18281 has NIPPON GAKKI CO, LTD on the back and SN NYO2111 has YAMAHA CORPORATION.

The auction details states one TX81Z is the equivalent of two DX7s. It's not. The TX81Z is scaled down from the DX7 and only has 4 Operators while the DX7 has 6. Still a nice since and is famous for the Lately Bass patch.

"Good Morning! Good Morning!" Good! Anyone else have The Beatles pop in their head?

JUNO 6 and CS10 trigger song.


JUNO 6 and CS10 trigger song. from Jeroen Elfferich on Vimeo.

"a simple synthpoptune made with the Roland Juno 6 and Yamaha CS 10 synthesizer. I use a DR220 drumcomputer to trigger the synths."

Volca tmc 10 min challenge just messing around


Published on Aug 19, 2014 DrOctave1

"Volca 10 min challenge just messing around beats bass keys"

Volcas on eBay

New Contest to Help Support the ULTIMATE SOUND FREAK CHARITY RAFFLE


via cutterfiltoff:

"I've started a contest to help spread the word for the Ultimate Sound Freak Charity Raffle. It's simple, share the raffle link on your social networks, and take a screen shot each time. For every screen shot, you get a chance at winning a custom video synth designed blanket [see this post]. Please send screen shots to abletonpdx at gmail. Thanks!"

Doug Lynner, aka Synthesizerman, Live at uHausen 2014, Boulder Creek, CA


Published on Aug 19, 2014 Doug Lynner

"Live electronic music performed at the microHausen Electronic Music Festival in Boulder Creek, CA on Sunday 8/17/14. Doug performs on the Mystery Serge synthesizer and a Cynthia 6-Pak. This piece focuses on the Cynthia Zeroscillator with the Serge in a supporting role.

Visit Doug's site at http://neatnetnoise.com/
Interact on FB (feel free to friend me) at https://www.facebook.com/doug.lynner
See more of Doug's performances go to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
For modular synthesizer tutorials go to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
To hear studio recordings go to https://soundcloud.com/doug-4
To get a close up look at The Mystery Serge go to http://www.serge.synth.net/gallery/dl..."

Serge Nexus Patch


Published on Aug 19, 2014 Todd Barton

"This video looks at routing a single Serge pulse and cv to many, many different modules and functions. The “nexus” was inspired by Phisynth’s image seen at the beginning of this video. I highly recommend checking out his youtbue channel:"

Phisynth Serge & BugBrand Modular Experiments

TT 303 through the Roland Aira VT-3 vocoder and TR8


Published on Aug 19, 2014 Calle Nilsson

"The TT303 running through the Roland Aira VT-3 :)"

Aira's on eBay

Aranno Chapel


Published on Aug 19, 2014 jdanielcramer

"Melodic generative drone patch with a description of how the patch is created by syncing an AFG to itself to produce changes in pitch and timbre."

Bell Swell pretty sounds with the buchla and sputnik 289.


Published on Aug 19, 2014 DrOctave1

"sounds made with 208r and the 289 sputnik in buchla format. bells and swells."

Virgin Korg VC 10 Vocoder - Official Korg Demo Tape from 1980


Published on Aug 19, 2014 baward

"You read about 'mint condition' a lot these days, but although this isn't strictly speaking 'mint' (that would have to have a still-sealed carton in my opinion and I think this was opened by customs), it is in the most remarkable original ‘time-warp’ condition. As far as I know, this instrument has NEVER been out of its plastic bag and box before, let alone been played. That's a long, long time, perhaps as long as 36 years ago, as the VC-10 was released in 1978; the VC-10 was being featured in Korg advertising early in 1983, but that’s still a likely lifespan of over 30 years.

The box is a little battered as you can see, but has worn well in all these years, considering. Also shown is the VC-10’s matching MC-01 microphone, in similarly ‘time-warp’ condition - the MC-01 is still unopened in its cushioning padded foam wrapper and still in its carton. Also included, one single Korg patch lead, in its little plastic bag. Like all the rest, it's never been used. Filmed August 11, 2014. And no, its not for sale! :-)

Music by Tomita - 'Vocoder' from 'Bermuda Triangle' [1978] and the official Korg demo tape from 1980."

Super Mario Bros (The Great Giana Sisters) - Overworld & Castle theme - Commodore 64 SID Chip in HD


Published on Aug 19, 2014 MrCaliforniaD

"Played on an original Commodore 64 with 8580 SID Chip (R5-3888)."

The Gauntlet - Theme / Song A (Nintendo Music) - Korg MS-20 mini - Polyphonic Processing


Published on Aug 19, 2014 MrCaliforniaD

"All sounds were made using a Korg MS-20 mini.

Polyphony using Notelogic from Xhip.net

ValhallaRoom Reverb @ 6,5% on the two lead tracks.

If you have any questions, leave me a message."

Storm 3003 & ReD - Dancing In The Street [Access, Elektron, Korg, Roland & Akai Live Set]


Published on Aug 19, 2014 Shock-HRz

"Select HD for a better experience!

Live performance by Storm 3003 and Red

Equipment for this video:

Simone Ciacci a.k.a. "Storm 3003":
- Access Virus TI
- Elektron Analog Four
- Korg Kaoss Pad 3
- Korg Kaossilator Pro
- Korg Volca Beats
- Roland MC-505

Gabriele Marini a.k.a. "ReD":
- Elektron Analog Keys
- Akai Miniak
- Korg Volca Bass"

Mikrophonic Modular Synth Jam (w/ SuperEgo, Tinysizer & Vermona DRM-1) #TTNM


Published on Aug 19, 2014 The Tuesday Night Machines

"First jam with the Music Thing Mikrophonie. Also the Tinysizer plays with the MicroBrute and the Eurorack triggers the SuperEgo Synth Engine Pedal."

Circuit Bent YAMAHA VSS-200 Sampling Keyboard by Stamou Instruments

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via this auction

"Perhaps one of the best compact sampling keyboards, excellent sampling quality and lots of extra functions (ADSR, loop, reverse, tremolo etc.) The bents turn this ‘toy’ into a serious and sophisticated tool for music/sound production.

MODIFICATIONS:
- Disable drums/melody (3 way switch)
- 4 combinable sample distortions (glitchy, choppy and flangerish effects)"

Circuit Bent CASIO SK-1 by stamou instruments

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Published on Aug 18, 2014 tasosstamou's channel


via this auction

"Circuit bent Casio SK-1 by 'Stamou Instruments'.
These modifications are quite unique compared to other SK-1s since they are more accurate, focused around the 4 way joystick-type switch with additional X/Y parameter adjustments. These mods turn it into a very useful tool for live performance, especially effective on the rhythmic 'chord' section.

FEATURES:
- big and solid 4 way joystick with 2 options of effects over each position.
- parameter controls by 4 switches.
- 3 way switch for drum mute or arpeggio super-gain (which makes it sound like an 8bit video game).
- Body contact large screw on the side for pitch effect."

CIRCUIT BENT ZOOM MRT-3 drum machine by stamou instruments

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"Patch bay modification of the excellent and compact drum machine from ZOOM.
The mods upgrade it into a powerful rhythmic and noisy machine.
Combining 2 mini banana cables (included) you can create an endless amount of effects over the internal sounds.
It also features a chaotic clock output via mini jack socket (tested with eurorack modular synth system).
This instrument has been professionally modified by 'Stamou Instruments'."

Video previously posted here.

AZ DSI Pro-2 Audio Demo II



"Some new patches on the DSI Pro-2"

DSI Pro-2s on eBay

First Things First & Sparkles - Modulus 002 Demos



Yellow Waldorf Q Keyboard

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Custom Blue Moog Source Synthesizer

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Roland JD-800

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In good condition with the original dust cover, Owner 1 & 2 manuals, 2 JD-800 patch books, 512 Memory Card, and New Age Collection ROM Card for expanded sounds, as well as cord included."

YAMAHA CS-30 Vintage Analog Monophonic Synthesizer w/ Hard Case SN 1584

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"CS-30 has two oscillators with separate outputs, two voltage-controlled resonant filters, two voltage-controlled amplifiers and three envelopes. It also features a ring modulator, external audio triggering and a simple but useful 8-step sequencer for use as a sketch pad, pattern or arpeggio effect."

Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizer Box With Original Box & Yellow Airplane

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Yep, it comes with a little yellow airplane. How cool is that?

"Auction includes module, ribbon cable, mounting screws, original sticker, cards, toy and box."

EDP Wasp Deluxe Synthesiser

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"It has all the features of the original Wasp plus a standard 3-octave keyboard, wood panels, an oscillator mixer, external audio-input and a larger built-in speaker.

The attached photos were taken recently which shows the condition to be fair. Details are:

· single owner used for studio work only, not used for over 10 Years (no service history so would recommend service required)
· allegedly only 80 made - this is number 25
· in current working order with the following parts missing:
at one side battery cover is missing so the battery operation is currently not working
· one rotary knob is missing as shown – Control Oscillator Filter Control – rotary switch can still be operated by turning the switch stub
· four yellow knob covers are also missing as shown; Control Oscillator Wave Type Control, Oscillator 1 Wave Type Control, Keyboard Glide and Filter Band Control
· wood is in reasonable condition with a few scratches

Included with a 9-volt power supply."

SIEL ORCHESTRA 2 SN 235 23

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eowave ORAGE M-1 Part 1 - Fluctuations magnétiques


Published on Aug 19, 2014 marcmodular

"Preview of the ORAGE M-1 filter section : Fluctuations Magnétiques
in stereo configuration with 2 orage VCOs , 2 VCAs 2 contour generators.
after 3'' some noise is coming from the zone BF
all modules are also available separately
no additional effects - only a small TR beat"

Make Noise MMG Overload and Resonance


Published on Aug 19, 2014 MAKEN0ISE

"A demonstration of the relationship between the overload and resonance controls on the MakeNoise Multimode Gate.

http://www.makenoisemusic.com/mmg.shtml"

CV Toolkit - Standalone Version – 1.2 Update Overview


Published on Aug 19, 2014 Spektro Audio

"Check out the new features available in the new 1.2 update for CV Toolkit - Standalone Version.

CV Toolkit - Standalone Version is available at http://www.spektroaudio.com/cv-toolkit-standalone/

CV Toolkit is a standalone application that can be used to control analog synthesizers by sending CV signals through any DC-coupled audio interface or Expert Sleeper's ES-3 module.

Spektro Audio - http://spektroaudio.com/"

Surprising Elektron Analog Four


Published on Aug 19, 2014

"Analog Four capabilities demo in performance mode. Very suprising sounds and always a fantastic machine for me since 1 year I've bought it.
Analog four used in performance mode with four tracks.
In back, Ableton Live drums and Dune 2 vsti played with Push."

Elektrons on eBay

Yamaha RM1x: Soundscapes 2


Published on Aug 19, 2014 meecek

"playing with RM1x one sunny afternoon before I sell it, could play for hours. it's not a complete track, maybe I keep RM until I finish this one :)
all sounds Yamaha RM1x

some berlin-school:
http://kmarkov.bandcamp.com/album/a-n..."

Element Kaoss - /AI\


Published on Aug 19, 2014

"Enjoy the journey" d(-_-)b

Kaoss on eBay

Korg MS20 farewell, LM13700 filter + VCO1 PWM and VCO2 Hardsync mods


Published on Aug 19, 2014 wutierson

"Farewell time, my beloved classic Korg MS20 will leave my studio. The new owner will enjoy it a lot.
This unit is modified with VCO1 PWM modulation via patch panel, using the trigger button output. The Trig button is replaced with at simple switch to allow VCO2 hard sync.
The sonic possibilities expanded a lot with only this 2 mods. The best of that is the unit is not drilled, the modifications can be removed, and the unit can be in the original state again.
The video has not any particular musical intention, it's only a resume of my last farewell playing with the MS20, to remember the sound and character with the mods. At the begining, it's hard not to play 'Being Boiled' when the MS20 is modded with the PWM input. I don't play any Korg35 filter version but to my ears the LM13700 sounds very good, specially how the two filters interact one vs other with the resonance at high levels. I don't know if the Korg35 filter have this character.
Not external sequencers or addtional sound sources are present (the rhythm effects and echo sounds are done with the MS20 own possibilities), it's just only the MS-20 sound playing in real time with only a bit touch of reverb. No more external processing, no EQ, compression... etc. Just that."

soundmachines BI1brainterface little jam


Published on Aug 19, 2014 Davide Mancini

"soundmachines BI1brainterface Desktop Edition. A simple performance using just two outputs connected to the modular. Attention and Meditation changes pitch and LFO speed."

PzKw5


Published on Aug 19, 2014 kraftzug66

"korg electribe esx solo"

144p + Easel + Delay Jam


Published on Aug 19, 2014 djangosfire

"Improv sequence, using a Buchla New Music Easel + Makenoise Echophon & Erbverb + custom made 144p Dual Square Wave Generator clone... ( and some other Buchla CV processing). I have the 144p out to the Easel via the external input. The Easel audio out is split into the 206e mixer, and through the Makenoise modules.. back into a second 206e input.... the a 281e is pulsed in time to sweep the panning."

Feedback Alliance Vol 16


Published on Aug 18, 2014 Inflatable Robot

"Vocal samples provided by https://www.facebook.com/LesRav"
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