"Halloween Night" by David Joseph Wesley

Published on Oct 31, 2017

"'Halloween Night' from 'Pumpkin Patches: Prophet of Darkness' EP by David Joseph Wesley. Created entirely on the Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 6 synthesizer."

Escape From New York

Escape From New York from Vince Elliott Ascoli on Vimeo.

"For a spooky Halloween night, a tribute to a dystopian classic and my own arrangement of the great John Carpenter’s theme featuring five overdubbed tracks of the mighty Memorymoog Plus synthesizer. I am the winner of the Bob Moog Foundation's 2017 summer raffle, and will never be able to thank the Bob Moog Foundation enough...all my gratitude. More video to come!"

ELECTRIC TONE Synthi Biscuit Tips Tutorial Review

Published on Oct 31, 2017 Robotopsy Robotopsy

"The Synthi Biscuit is a multi-fonction 16hp packaged module for the Eurorack system.
It offers 16 different algorythms in 3 similar sub-modules. A sub-module consists of 2
variable parameters, a gate input, an analog output, a display and a selection
button."

A new make on the site featured on Halloween!

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"Designed to give a lot of fonctionalities into a small package(16HP). The Synthi Biscuit incorporates the usual needed fonctions (LFO, sample and hold, random noise, sequencer ect...) and more. It offers 10 different algorythms into 3 sub-units to sauce up your travel into the modular world. A sub-module consists of 2 parameters, a gate input, an analog output, a display and a selection button.

No magic trick, no special button combo. To access the different fonctions, click the algo button to browse through the algorythms. The parameters knobs allow changes in the fonctions you're using, they have different roles depending on the mode (speed lfo, gate time, random factor ect...).

synthi-biscuit responds to all Eurorack criterias on power supply(12V/0V/-12V), power connector (2X8), and signal levels."

ROLAND VR-09 SPOOKY SOUNDS HALLOWEEN 2017 SYNTHESIZER D-BEAM RIK MARSTON

Published on Oct 31, 2017 SynthgodXXX

"ROLAND VR-09 SPOOKY SOUNDS HALLOWEEN 2017
SYNTHESIZER DEMO BY RIK MARSTON
**Watch in HD** **100 No Talking!!** **Turn it UP!**

3 sounds used in this little demo of the Roland VR-09
Synth FX 5, Sine Lead 1, Explosion on the D-Beam
Such a GREAT SYNTHESIZER!!
Happy Halloween!!!!!
Rik
SynthgodXXX
Earth Empire
Ahnyxian Sound Design
10/31/2017"

Goblin Profondo Rosso Theme OST Horror on the MST System Eurorack

Published on Oct 31, 2017 synthrotek

"a little Halloween fun on the MST Eurorack System. Goblin - Profondo Rosso. Guitar on the Benson Amps Vinny"

Yamaha DX7 Halloween Spooky Music – Cute Baby Capybaras, Tasmanian Devil At Adelaide Zoo, 4K

Published on Oct 31, 2017 Power DX7

"Power DX7 Halloween Special - Halloween Night At The Adelaide Zoo, located in South Australia, Australia

As I went to a family fun event at the Adelaide Zoo, I created DX7 Halloween music for the Halloween Night.

This video was filmed using a brand new Sony 4K pro video camera. Yes, Power DX7 now goes to 4K! I used Final Cut Pro for 4K video editing.

The Adelaide Zoo has a lot of both Australian animals and animals from around the world. They do a lot of conservation work as well.

The link to the Adelaide Zoo website.
https://www.adelaidezoo.com.au

The video features:
- Yellow Tale Rock Wallaby (Australia)
- Meerkats (Africa)
- Capybara (South America)
- Tasmanian Devil (Australia)
- Monitor Lizard: Goanna (Australia)
- Mega Bats: Fruit Bats (Established a colony near the Zoo), yes they are wild bats!

Featured Sound
1. Low frequency atmospheric sound

2. Scary voice – Low and mid notes played for 16-bit sampler like female choir sound

3. Spooky – A typical scary sound, a white ghost floating in the air

4. Necho Necho Gucha Gucha (FM Resonant sound) – A unique resonant filter-like sound using FM synthesis only with a filter cut off effect!

5. DX SAWPAD 1 – Emulation of Roland analog
synths, Jupiter and JX series synth typical sawtooth pad sound (Jupiter-8, JX-8P and JX-10), with or without chorus and reverb

6. Bells – 2 different bells sounds

7. Female Opera – high notes

8. Evil Bats – A sound cross between bats and monkeys with effects making it very scary!

Enjoy!"

Introducing iOptigan! An Optigan for your iPad / iPhone In Collaboration with Stefan Stenzel of Waldorf

Published on Oct 31, 2017 optigandotcom

"In collaboration with Stefan Stenzel of Waldorf, we’re proud to announce iOptigan! It’s an Optigan on your iPad or iPhone, complete with all 40 original discs (25 included with app purchase, an additional 15 via in-app purchase) and all the scratchy lo-fi character and playability quirks of the original. What we didn’t include is all the headaches that tend to go along with the flaky old hardware!

As shown in the video above, you can setup iOptigan with a MIDI keyboard to approximate the playing experience of a real Optigan (chord buttons on the iPad, keys on the keyboard), but there are also additional ways to control iOptigan via MIDI as well as on screen. iOptigan faithfully emulates the unique playback characteristics of the Optigan, ie the “constant loop” of both the chord section and the keyboard. You also get tempo, reverb and balance controls that also behave as the original hardware."

iTunes: iOptigan - Stefan Stenzel

"This is the Optigan for iOS.

The Optigan, short for Optical Organ, was a chord organ from the early 1970’s. It is remembered today for its unique system of sound reproduction using optical discs. These LP-sized film discs were optically encoded with 57 concentric tracks, which contained loops of musical combos playing chord patterns in different styles. Each disc contained a specific style of music (Bossa Nova, Big Band etc) which the user could control by pressing the chord buttons. Changing the discs was as simple as putting a new record on your turntable. Think of it as the 1971 version of GarageBand.

Despite this novel technology, the scratchy sound of the Optigan left a lot to be desired.

The iOptigan we present here truthfully recreates that lo-fi sound.

25 of the original 40 discs are included, the remaining 15 can be purchased individually or all together in the Complete Pak.

Specifications and Features:
• Disc loading rigth-side-up or upside-down
• Spring Reverb (virtual)
• Optical Metronome
• Audio Demo for each Disc
• MIDI in/out
• MIDI chord detection
• MIDI File Import
• Sequencer with Record and Playback
• Sharing for songs as Audio and MIDI File
• iTunes File Sharing
• Inter-App Audio
• Smart background audio
• Help overlay
• Headphone optimised stereo (optional)
• Radio Mode for Chord Buttons or Keyboard
• Comfortable speed control in semitones or BPM"

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Love On A Real Train cover by Paul Schilling

A track from supporting MATRIXYSNTH member, Paul Schilling.

Roland SPV-350. CV test after repair and tuning. and tuned 2 oct down

Published on Oct 31, 2017 Alexey Taber

Batchas - Remember

Published on Oct 31, 2017 batchas

"It’s been a long time since I wanted again a MIDI-to-CV converter. Got it today, added to it bananas and made an impro on the Serge Paperface.
One take. Direct stereo outs and then reverb added in Logic.

The patch can be seen here: [left]

The played notes we hear come from 2 oscillators: the NTO (variable output) goes to the Variable Bandwidth Filter (VCF2), the PCO (sine output) goes to the Wave Multipliers.

VCF2 and Wave Multipliers give this string touch to the sound.

[u]Outputs on the MIDI-to-CV interface[/u]:
GATE goes to ADSR - ADSR OUT goes into VCAs.
CV goes to 1V/oct input on both oscillators.
Pitch Bend goes to VC F on both oscillators.
Velocity goes to VC F on Variable Bandwidth VCF.

I love these moments, when the instrument is simultaneously translating in sound my feelings and what is happening in my mind. Like remembering an early existence…"

FreeBass FB-383 analogue mono synth

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New SynthiMuse Videos

MIDI From keyboard driving the arpeggiator of the SynthiMuse.

Published on Oct 31, 2017 The SynthiMuse

"A MIDI keyboard is used to show how the SynthiMuse can constrain any MIDI input to a chosen scale.
We also show the arpeggiator operation."

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Ambient Modularsystem Session sequenced by SQ-1 and live playing via Squarp Pyramid

Published on Oct 31, 2017 Rickinger B.

"Hi friends, i've wanted to make a song only with my modularsystem.

The SQ-1 sequences the STO for the melody and triggers the Maths, that plays the rhythm sounds. The STO goes into the Clouds. I am playing via the pyramid the AJH MiniMod. The only external FX is the reverb and delay for the maths sounds. I hope you'll like it. Please tell me how you like it. Thanks."

All Hallows' Eve - Halloween with the Moog!

Published on Oct 31, 2017 100 Things I Do

"Something simple (Moog , Reverb , Delay , Eventide H3000). I wasn't going to do a Halloween clip this year.. but I started creating some nice dark noises playing with the FM on the Moog and decided to share. You can decide yourself if its suitably atmospheric enough :D"

Halloween III - Season Of The Witch (cover)

Published on Oct 30, 2017 Scott Ampleford

"Happy Halloween! This year I'm celebrating with a suite of themes from the hugely underrated Halloween III.

Check out my album releases: https://scottampleford.bandcamp.com
Looking for music for your project? Get in touch: scott@scottampleford.com
Check out my website: http://www.scottampleford.com"

Happy Halloween from ROLI: featuring Wizardly Wayz by Jordan Rudess

Published on Oct 31, 2017 ROLI

"Watch our Halloween homage to John Carpenter, created using sounds from the sorcerer of the keyboard dark arts himself — prog rock legend Jordan Rudess! Jordan's new NOISE soundpack Wizardly Wayz is available to download in the Soundpack Store now, alongside a Floatation, a new collection of ambient sounds.

Preview the sounds and learn more at https://roli.com/stories/wizardly-wayz

Jordan Rudess has amazed audiences as the synth-player for prog rock titans Dream Theater — and now he’s sharing his signature soundpack Wizardly Wayz, so everyone can capture a piece of the magic.

Featuring overdriven synths like Evil Pad, Wizardly Wayz packs a powerful hard-rock punch. But it also has enchanting orchestral effects, such as the strings of Mythic Key Layer and the flute-like Inventing Ether — perfect for adding dramatic flair to your creations.

Packed full of expansive synths that allow you to craft an intricate tapestry of sound, Floatation lets you produce lush atmospheres with warm, layered textures like Cassiopeia Ensemble. Or add spectral moodiness to your music using Darkvista.

Get your hands on both new soundpacks now in the NOISE Soundpack Store."

John Carpenter's Halloween theme 2017 Cover

Published on Oct 31, 2017 Anthony Distefano

"John Carpenter's Halloween theme cover using NI Absynth and Bass guitar.

Brian Clevinger - Bass guitar and NI Absynth Anthony Distefano - NI Absynth"

"Skyward" [NAVA / TB-303 / prophet-6 / analog FOUR / Digitakt / DP/4]

Published on Oct 31, 2017 Masaki Takada

"My new EP now on sale :) https://yebisu303.bandcamp.com/album/...

Used Equipments:
E-Licktronic NAVA
Roland TB-303
DSI prophet-6
Elektron analog FOUR & Digitakt
ENSONIQ DP/4
dbx 166XL
FMR Audio RNC1773 & RNLA7239"

DSP Synthesizers USB-MIDI2CV - Now Shipping

via DSP Synthesizers


"The USB-MIDI2CV is now in stock and shipping.

It can be ordered here:
www.dspsynth.eu

Or here:
janostman.wordpress.com"

"The USB-MIDI2CVplus adds MIDI to your analog synth or eurorack from a USB-MIDI to CV interface on a cable.

Works from any computer/phone/tablet without special drivers."

No Input Drones with THYME

"just touching the floating input cable and tweaking knobs realtime"

False Prophets - U-He Repro 5

"Here's my second, dirtier demo of U-He upcoming beauty of a synth. I tried to coax some rougher material with the aid of audio-rate modulation options and the very versatile FX section."

Previous demo here.

Alessandro Cortini of NIN on His Live Rig

Published on Oct 30, 2017 Reverb.com

"Multi-instrumentalist Alessandro Cortini (of Nine Inch Nails) discusses the live rig that he has used on tour, which includes not only the Eurorack-style effects that he's known for, but also a Prophet 12, an Ibanez FR, and a throwback Fender bass fully equipped with his 'favorite sticker.'"

Sequential Prophet VS Vector Synthesizer (1986) 80s Stranger Things John Carpenter music style

Published on Oct 31, 2017 RetroSound

"(c) 2017 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound

all synthesizer sounds: Sequential Circuits Prophet VS Vector Synthesizer from the year 1986
drums: LinnDrum (1982)
recording: multi-tracking without midi
fx: delay

For the bassline I used here the internal arpeggiator. All played by hand.

For me is the VS one of the best synthesizers ever. Digital waveforms in combination with an analog filter is the perfect combination for fantastic hybrid sounds."

ELEKTRON OCTATRACK // SCALE SETUP & SCENES

Published on Oct 30, 2017 Miles Cosmo

"A bit of a tutorial focusing on using the scale setup for very long loops and using scenes. I hope you get something out of it :)"

OBERHEIM MATRIX 12 CLASSIC, LEGENDARY MASSIVE ANALOG BEAST!

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"You know what this is... This is the most advanced, most elegant sounding Oberheim of them all.. The Matrix 12. Essentially TWO Xpanders with a fantastic keybed and such an amazing piece of eye candy. She purrs... she growls and so much more. Once you play it, you'll instantly recognize all those instant classic 80s sounds. Not many synth freaks have one.. most have never played one. This synth is not for the faint of heart. It delivers in every way.

This is the better Made in USA version, not the overseas inferior version. It was fully overhauled by a veteran analog synth tech. Recapped, tuned, new bushings, new battery, calibrated and tested over and over again to ensure years of usage to come. It sounds amazing, and it works as it should.. NO operational errors here. Plus as you can see from the pics.. it looks fantastic as well.

NOTE>>> This has the 12 output panel installed on the right side. It was installed at Oberheim way back in the day but the original owner opted to not have internal circuits installed for the 12 outs.. not sure why. You still obviously get the Left, Right and Mono outs working and sounding GREAT!.."

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BUCHLA 200e Series Pair of 292h Dual Lowpass Gate Synthesizer Modules

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"You are bidding on TWO BUCHLA 292h Dual Lowpass Gate modules.

This Pair Sells for over $1100.00 NEW!!!!
Excellent condition - As New with power connectors . . .
Ready to be installed in your 200 series powered boat!!
4 independent vactrol-based gate/filters in the classic Buchla 200 format.

DESCRIPTION FOR EACH MODULE: 2 independent vactrol-based gate/filters in the classic Buchla format.
This is a 2-channel equivalent to the 292e and has all the features and compatibility you would expect in a module.
Each channel can process audio as a low-pass filter, a VCA or as a combination for the classic Buchla percussive voice."

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Clavia Micro Modular

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Erica Synths Fusion Box and Acid Box 2

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"Insane modulation and sound sculpting possibilities with these two boxes. There's delay, modulation, noise, LFO type and lots of other touches to mangle your sounds to your taste.

They are both in excellent condition with original boxes and power supplies. One of the knobs on one was chipped when it arrived but I have a new one to replace it that has just arrived from Erica Synths."

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Waldorf Micro Q Omega Full Mix

Published on Oct 31, 2017 Pure Ambient Drone

"Waldorf Micro Q Omega Demo - 'Jupiter Descent' Full Mix. All sounds except for the drums were produced by the Waldorf Micro Q Omega."

DIY Synth Jam #1 - SQK01 Arduino FM synth and Yamaha PSS-570

Published on Oct 31, 2017 DrummingEvil

"I was hacking together a little setup next to my desk, to see if something like it would be comfortable for synth recordings. Figured I might as well record a little improvisation :D

I used my SQK-01 prototype FM synthesizer and the Yamaha PSS-570, each routed through a Digitech RP80 FX pedal. I wanted to solely use my own creations, however the green synth (Dradique) you see isn't finished yet and both of my synths don't have any sequencing or rhythm sections yet. So I opted for the Yamaha to lay down the basic beat and sequencing."

See the DrummingEvil label below for more.

Best Ambient Synth Shootout #42: Red Sound Darkstar XP2 - Song 1

Published on Oct 31, 2017 Christian's Sonic Spaces

"This is the first song with the Red Sound Darkstar XP2. It's a table-top 8-voice polyphonic, 5-part multitimbral virtual analog synthesizer.

I used for the recording the following FX chain:
Darkstar XP2 - Sony DPS-V55M - DigiTech Obscura- DigiTech Polara. The used fx varied depending on the recorded track.

The signal goes via a small Behringer mixer straight into the pc.

To create the complete song I recorded consecutively several stereo tracks. The final song was then mastered with just a bit EQ and compression on some tracks and some limiting on the master track."

Upcoming GrooveRider for iOS: Some tests

Published on Oct 31, 2017 jimpavloff

"Upcoming JimAudio's GrooveRider app for iOS, some tests: Playing around with patterns and vinyl break effect."

MFB Tanzmaus, Korg Monologue & Roland RE501 Chorus Echo

Published on Oct 31, 2017 3rdStoreyChemist

"Jamming with the Tanzmaus drum machine & a Monologue synthesiser synced together. The Chorus Echo has been placed on an aux send."

K Devices MOOR and Twister

MOOR : presets and features

Published on Oct 31, 2017 kdevices

https://k-devices.com/moor

"MOOR is an innovative mono step sequencer for Ableton Live.
Thanks to powerful editing tools and new sequence twisting features, MOOR creates riffs and lines that are simply not possible to obtain with other sequencers!"

Introducing Twistor

Published on Oct 31, 2017

https://k-devices.com/twistor

"Twistor is a powerful modulator effect for Ableton Live.
Thanks to powerful sequence twisting features, Twistor creates modulations that are simply not possible to obtain with other modulators!"

Analog Four MKII - The New Sound [JAM]

Published on Oct 31, 2017 cuckoomusic

"Elektron has refined the signal chain in the new Analog Four MKII to achieve a more mature sound, and a also brand new overdrive. This might seem like a small adjustment at first, but after working with it for a while I feel like it is much more than that. The sonic palette has broadened, all of the sounds have a more solid presence. Especially in the low end. Even the sounds that sound "exactly the same" as on the MKI do in fact benefit from the refined signal chain. I like what I hear.

Here's a jam with several of the sounds used actually not really possible to fully reproduce on the MKI."

"Diaper lord" - Novation Peak, Elektron Digitakt, Rytm, A4, Op-1, Monologue, KaossPad, Mother 32

Published on Oct 2, 2017 lostsystems1

"I've swapped the DSI Pro2 for the Novation Peak. Really loving the sound of it, but barely scratching the surface so far. Also added the push to the mix, to be able to play the peak. The idea is to jam the peak on the push, and then later let the digitakt control it, but i've yet to reconnect everything with the midi thru box i recently got. Maybe for the next one ! Just wanted to get this out the door, enjoy !"

Spooky Sounds with Doctor Demon Dan!

Published on Oct 27, 2017 SweetwaterSound

"I was working in the studio late one night
When my ears beheld an eerie fright
Like the undead, arisen from the ground
it was Doctor Demon Dan with his Spooky Sounds!

With #StrangerThings2 released today and Halloween around the corner, Daniel Fisher shares some of his favorite spooky sounds (and how to make them). 🎃🎹👻💀🍬🍭"

KAULDRON from YONAC

Published on Oct 30, 2017 YonacSoftware

"Happy Halloween, Droogs.
KAULDRON SYNTHESIZER is coming soon. Universal and AU ready."

Todd Barton Performance at Wayward Music 10/28/2017

Published on Oct 30, 2017 matrixsynth

You should all be familiar with Todd Barton over the years here on MATRIXSYNTH.

[Note: Todd has an upcoming performance coming up on Monday, November 13 at the Conservatory of Music at UOP, Stockton, California. That event will feature electronic instruments designed and built by Rob Hordijk. If you are in the area, you do not want to miss it.]

The above is the full performance by Todd Barton on the BEMI Buchla Music Easel at Wayward Music, announced here. Note the performance was in quad (four channels of spatial audio around the room), however, I was only able to capture it on my iPhone 6s, so unfortunately the quality is limited here. This video is meant more for historical purposes, but do enjoy it. It was an amazing performance.

You can find Todd Barton's website at http://toddbarton.com.

The following bio is from the Wayward Music event page http://www.waywardmusic.org/event/tod...

"Todd Barton is a composer, sound designer, multimedia performer, and analog synthesist specializing in Buchla, Serge and Hordijk modular systems. After four decades of exploration Barton is still delving deeply into the ever-expanding frontiers of musical expression: from his DNA derived Genome Music to his innovative scores for plays at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival; from performances of Zen shakuhachi meditation music to avant-garde music for electronic synthesizers and computers; from performing with luminaries of jazz and poetry to lecturing on music and composition from the Middle Ages to the 21st Century. He gives Skype lessons and consultations in analog synthesis worldwide and is currently a trainer for MacProVideo.com. Todd is fascinated and obsessed with exploring sound and its infinite manifestations. This performance will be a live improvisation which “Follows the Sound” of a Buchla Music Easel.

Presented by Nonsequitur."

Jason E Anderson Performance at Wayward Music 10/28/2017

Published on Oct 30, 2017 matrixsynth

First 16:33 of Jason E Anderson's performance on a 5U modular at Wayward Music, Seattle, WA 10/28/2017. The system featured a rare 5U Cynthia Zeroscillator and modules from https://synthesizers.com. I was a member of the audience and decided to capture the performance with my iPhone 6s, so unfortunately the quality is limited. This video is meant more for historical purposes, but do enjoy it. It was a great performance.

You can find Jason's website at: http://jasoneanderson.net

The following bio is from the Wayward Music event page http://www.waywardmusic.org/event/todd-barton-guest-tba/

"Jason E Anderson is an artist from Seattle whose work includes performance, recorded works, video, installation, and music for dance. He creates sound using synthesis, acoustic recordings, programming and text. His work emerges from the traditions of experimental music and sound art. Anderson performs and records music under his own name, as Spare Death Icon, as LIMITS with Corrie Befort, and as a member of network computer music collective Mesh Collaborative . He is an active performer, and organizer/producer of performance events in the Pacific Northwest, and he publishes the recorded work of his contemporaries on his experimental music record labels Gift Tapes and DRAFT. Jason’s performance will employ the use of a computer running supercollider to generate events and sequences as control voltages that are sent to an analog synthesizer.

Presented by Nonsequitur."

Quick demo of 2x PreenFM & 1x Ambika with 6 SMR4 voice cards. HQ Sound

Published on Oct 30, 2017 Todd Murray

"This is a nothing planned, adhoc session just to demonstrate the sound quality of these two DIY synth projects. Both synths are open source code, and open hardware. You can still obtain prebuilt PreenFMs or you can DIY and build the entire synth from scratch.

The Ambika is not longer made by Mutable Instruments. It too is Open source and open hardware, and there are some sources who still build them or you can DIY

In both cases you can build these synths yourself by downloading all of the CAD files for the circuit boards and case, sourcing their build, then source the components and assemble the circuits.... then download the software and install it.

If you want to build these yourself, and have experience you should have little issues as both are fairly straight forward and the build doc quite clear. The PreenFM may be a particular challenge if you choose to DIY the MCU board. Soldering a STM32F405 takes practice and a steady hand. In both cases you will also need to upload the firmware to the processors.

You can learn more about the Ambika
here: https://mutable-instruments.net/archive/

and the PreenFM here: http://ixox.fr/preenfm2/"

SH101 Business

"This is my homage to the SH101 synth.

Each track is based around a specific VCO Range as per the track title.

released December 16, 2014

mastered by Sense"

Early Robin Whittle modded TR808 on drums.

Yamaha AN-200, Polyphonic Synthesizer Module

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"Polyphony - 5 voices (synth); 32 voices (AWM2)

Oscillators - Analog Modeling - Tone Generator: 2 VCO (sawtooth, variable pulse, mix, multi-saw, OSC Sync, FM); White Noise; Sub Synthesizer: AWM2 (120 Drum and Rhythm Sounds)

LFO - 1 LFO modulates Pitch or Filter with up to 21 waveforms (5 sine, 5 triangle, 3 square, 4 saw, 4 sample-and-hold)

Filter - FEG - Resonant multimode filter for synth (12-, 18-, 24dB/oct lowpass, 12dB/oct highpass, bandpass, band-reject), 1 resonant lowpass filter for each AWM2.

VCA - AEG - 2 ADSR amp envelopes; PEG - 1 AD pitch envelope

Keyboard - 16 rubber pads (not velocity sensitive)

Effects - 13 types (delay, flanger, phaser, overdrive/amp simulator, distortion, EQ), Ring Mod, Portamento

Sequencer - 16 steps x 4 parts per pattern; 1 track for Synth, 3 tracks for AWM2 drum sounds; 10 songs capacity

Memory - 256 Preset Patterns, 128 User Patterns; 10 Songs; 2 Scene Memories per Pattern

Control - MIDI IN/OUT(Int/Ext Clock)

Date Produced - 2001"

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Studio Electronics Tonestar 8106 Eurorack Module Juno w/ 106 Synth Filter

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Dots & Lines | Eurorack Ambient & Quick afternoon acid patch :)

Published on Oct 29, 2017 ANDREW HUANG 2

"Just something simple I put together to chill out. :)"

Quick afternoon acid patch :)

Published on Oct 24, 2017 ANDREW HUANG 2

"Just a fun little jam!"

ANDREW HUANG on Modular

The instrument I've secretly worked on for 13 years

Published on Oct 26, 2017 ANDREW HUANG

"Check out this collab I did with White Noises: [posted here]

More modular videos on my second channel: http://youtube.com/suturesound

★ SHOUTOUTS FROM THIS VIDEO ★

Enjoy their beautiful videos and tell them I sent you!

Ann Annie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJWfc...
Datach'i https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp-Gk...
DivKid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loPv5...
Emily Sprague https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC61G...
Intellijel https://youtu.be/oAWJ8LhDF-M
James Cigler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTSbc...
Jogging House https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HASef...
Kenny Peagler / Pittsburgh Modular https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSHSa...
Learning Modular https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuEDD...
Lightbath https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q_dg...
Mylar Melodies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvRTk...
r beny https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIO8H...
Richard Devine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74Z-V...
The Tuesday Night Machines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9tMF...

Also not a synth friend YET BUT ONE DAY SOON: Rob Scallon http://youtube.com/robscallon"

Rheyne - Live Jam #184

Published on Oct 30, 2017 Rheyne

"Live looping with analog synths, a Fender Rhodes, and Ableton Live. Recorded in one take with no pre-recorded loops or samples.

Sound sources:
3x Moog Mother-32
Moog DFAM
Make Noise DPO
Make Noise 0-Coast
Fender Rhodes"

Soulsby Atmegatron v2.5 Update Adds MIDI CC Supprot and More

via the Soulsby Forum:

"V2.5 is released! It's available here: http://soulsbysynths.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/AtmegatronV2-5.hex

new features are:

* Global settings reorganised. Function dial still does MIDI channel. Value dial does multiple on/off parameters. These currently are:
0 = Enable MIDI thru
1 = Enable MIDI program change
Red knob = parameter on
Yellow knob = parameter off

To access the global settings, power the Atmegatron on while holding down the function knob. Cycle power to leave global settings

* The test button works again with Arpeggiator patches

* Fixed a couple of warnings when compiling in the Arduino IDE

* Add MIDI CCs for all parameters. These are:
1 Pitch LFO (small range)
5 Portamento
16 Filter env amount
17 Distortion amount
18 Arpeggio type
19 Arpeggio clock div
20 Wave crush preset
32 Waveform
33 Filter Type
37 Filter normalise mode
38 Filter envelope invert
39 LFO invert
40 Arpeggiator PingPong
41 Proportional Portamento
42 Wavecrush pre-filter
71 Filter resonance
72 Amp envelope release
73 Amp envelope attack
74 Filter cutoff
75 Amp envelope decay
77 Pitch LFO (full range)
78 LFO shape
79 LFO clock div
80 Amp envelope sustain
81 Filter envelope attack
82 Filter envelope decay/release
83 Filter envelope sustain
91 PWM amount
92 Amplitude LFO
93 Filter LFO
94 Pitch envelope
95 Phaser amount
123 All notes off"

Dave Smith Instruments In the Spotlight with the Prophet Rev2 and Jedidiah Lachmann

You can find the latest interview in Dave Smith Instruments In the Spotlight series here.

"Originally from Indiana, Jedidiah Lachmann has lived in California, New York, and Auckland, New Zealand before settling in Nashville. He’s a multi-instrumentalist with experience playing a variety of genres. Over the years he’s played with many different artists including Eisley, Halfnoise, Leeland, Abandon, Seabird, Cole Taylor, Lainey Wilson, Brady Toops, and others. Jedidiah was a part of a band called The Ember Days for six years and recorded two albums and two EPs as part of that group. Currently he splits his time between producing in Nashville and touring with several different artists.

We chatted with him about how he’s using the Prophet Rev2."


You can find previous posts featuring DSI's Spotlight series here.

Prophet 12 Patches 2 by BoB SwanS

Published on Oct 30, 2017 BoBSwanS

"This is a demo of my most recent bank of 100 patches for the Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 12
The first section of the demo from the beginning up to 7mins 18 seconds is a demo of patches
using a keyboard with Polyphonic Aftertouch to modulate various parameters per voice.

All sounds are direct from the Prophet 12 with no additional processing
The patches are available to buy here

https://sellfy.com/bobswans


I have 2 packs available with 100 presets per pack at 16 Euro each or 28 Euro for the bundle"

Fun With The Koma Elektronik Field Kit

Published on Oct 30, 2017 Perfect Circuit Audio

"This video shows the Koma Field Kit with the expansion pack which includes contact mics, actuators, a speaker and electromagnetic pickups. The Field Kit has circuitry designed to be used with electro-acoustic devices as well as a voltage controlled radio.

Available here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/k..."

Supporting MATRIXSYNTH Members get %10 off at Perfect Circuit Audio!

Korg Gadget Coming to Nintendo Switch Next Year

via Nintendo Everything

"We don’t have a whole lot of information at present, but KORG Gadget is coming to Switch. It’s being advertised at the M3 event in Japan this weekend. Material at the show reveals the Switch title, along with a Spring 2018 launch window."

This isn't too much of a surprise considering KORG has ported their other synths apps to the Nintendo DS line of gaming devices. Still cool to see though.

Lapsos Episodio 3 - Cosaquitos en Globo

Published on Oct 24, 2017 Lapsos Tv

Featuring Sebo DIY modules in 5U.

"Para el tercer capítulo de LapsosTv, visitamos el estudio de Cosaquitos en Globo, banda de electrorock y synth pop, caracterizada por el uso de sintetizadores modulares DIY (Do It Yourself)"

"For the third chapter of LapsosTv, we visited the studio of Cosaquitos en Globo, electroorock band and synth pop, characterized by the use of DIY modular synthesizers (Do It Yourself)"

A New World - Firechild

Published on Oct 30, 2017 MrFirechild

"The lead sound in this track is heavily inspired by Kitaro´s signature lead coming from the Minikorg 700s. This time it is made with two Oakley Journeyman filters in series and a Corsynth VCO. Yamaha CS-80, Prophet-10, OB-X and Club Of The Knobs modular can also be heard in this Epic track. Composed and Produced by www.firechild.se"

Omsonic - Pixel Dust

Published on Oct 30, 2017 DivKidVideo

"Timing links and index below but this isn't that long ;) ... Here's the Roland TR-606 based hi hat module called Pixel Dust from UK based Omsonic. I've always loved the punch of a 606 so I dived at the chance to check this one out and it delivers the goods! :) Copied below is what Omsonic have to say about the module.

TIMING INDEX

00:28 Introduction, features, overview
03:26 Techno style beat
07:07 Wonky style hip hop beat"

via Omsonic

"Inspired by the Hi-hats section of the famous Roland TR-606 Drum machine.

The sweep knob lets you adjust the graininess as well as the filtering of the over all sound.

Sweep can also be controlled via the 0 to 5V CV input.

Control over the velocity of the closed hat can be achieved via the 0 to 5V (CH Vel) input.

Lots of harsh Hi-hat goodness in one small 6HP module.

Trigger indicator LEDs for both the open and closed hats.

Controls for the decay time of the open and closed hats.

8V Peak to average output level.

Built in the UK with quality parts.

And yes the om sign lights up.'"

A SynthiMuse Tour. Mostly talk.

Published on Oct 30, 2017 The SynthiMuse

"Just talking through most of the functions of The SynthiMuse."

See the SynthiMuse label below for more.

CASIO CZ-1 SYNTHESIZER WITH RA-3 RAM CARTRIDGE

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Korg Z1 Multi Oscillator Synthesizer

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Doepfer Regelwerk

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Future Retro Revolution

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Anyware Instruments Tinysizer SN 124

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"+++ Very rare Synthesizer. Only 450 units were produced +++

- used in a nonsmoking studio.
- in technical and cosmetic top condition.
- some single scratches from moving in the studio (see picture)
- serialnumber 124
- incl. stand and patchcables
- 350 patch sockets, complete modular system.
- ultra compact, fits to every notebook bag
- socket for flexible 12 volt Goosenecklamp
- full modular plus Midi
- mic preamp, audio gate, new and modular FX
- reverb and delay (digital)
- new patchmatrix design
- special power management improves the sound and dynamics of filters and oscillators
- case material: metal
- including patch cables, a tiny 12 volt powersupply and a flexible Touchscreenstand
- compatible with all 1 volt / oct., 5 volt gate synthesizers and modular systems
- high= 9,6 inch,(25 cm) width= 12,6 inch,(32cm) depth= 1,6 inch,(4cm)

product-link:
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Digitakt and Elektron Analog Keys Dub Techno Session

Published on Oct 30, 2017 Alain Kalender

"Digitakt is life!"

Model 15: Speaker-Ripper.

Published on Oct 30, 2017 Resonant Anvil

"Model 15 by MOS-LAB. Some reverb from Strymon Big Sky. No other units involved. VCF and Fixed Filter Bank Modulation. Also changes to PWM, All goes reasonably peacefully until 3.18. Then in comes the Auxiliary Output and its waveform selector - patched to VCF control input and and AC Modulation of Osc 1. Some cross modulation of Osc 3 and Osc 1 to Osc 2."

The Synthimuse - Audio Triggering from 'Closer'

Published on Oct 30, 2017 The SynthiMuse

"The audio from a well known track is used to trigger the SynthiMuse.
Apologies for any focus issues."

See this post for details.

"snowfall" // roland e-20, mutable instruments rings, elements, clouds,

Published on Oct 30, 2017 ann annie

"a thoughtful breath of air, under changing atmospheres. sound and color, while time moves still.
Patch notes below..

@annnannie

- PATCH PATHS -
Bass //
- Rings processed by clouds, pitched by Voltage Block

Clicks and blips //
- Elements processed by Three Sisters, pitched and gated by Voltage Block.

Voltage Block Clocked by Dixie II

Roland E-20 processed by Zvex Lo-Fi Junky"

Buchla Touché - Digital Analog Hybrid Synthesizer Keyboard Demo

"Day 1 - Buchla Touché live manipulation. Oct 2017"


The Buchla Touché has only been referenced twice before here on the site. This is the first post to feature a demo of one. Only a few Buchla Touché exist. Four are confirmed to be out there, and I believe this is the only fully functional one. The Touché is a digital synth with analog gates and outputs, released in 1979.

Analog Four - Sound From Scratch

Published on Oct 25, 2017 Synth & Sundry

"Making a sound completely from scratch on the Elektron Analog Four. I look at oscillator, envelope, filter, LFO and FX parameters as well as how to add expression using Aftertouch"

Further at the Portico Gallery, London Saturday 18th November

Published on Oct 30, 2017 the simonsound

"On the 18th November I'll be performing live at Further, an event dreamed up by DJ Food and Pete Williams. Every surface of the venue (Portico Gallery, London) will be covered in visuals as Sculpture (live tape loops and Zeotrope visuals) myself (live Buchla & Ciat Lombarde Cocoquantus) and DJ Food and Pete Williams conjure up strange textures, melodies and sound designs.

I'm sharing some footage of my preparation for the show and this is a little clip of one patch I'm working on. I don't do a lot of videos so please forgive the fact that most of the action takes place out of shot! What you can't see is the Ciat Lombarde Cocoquantus Looper/magic box, which I'm feeding from a Korg Monotron. The Buchla is providing the constantly shifting rhythmic elements.

Date : Saturday 18th November

Time: 7:30pm- midnight

Tickets – £7 (early bird price) £9 (Full price) Click the link below

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/furthe...

DJ Food & Pete Williams present the second of their irregular evenings at the Portico Gallery by creating a temporary audio visual space to enjoy. Films, slides, oil projections, food, drink and plenty of seating form the environment to soak up the sights and sounds of Further.

Programme:

7.30 – 8.30: Doors open, there will be a record stall with stock picked to compliment the evening by Micheal Johnson from the nearby Book & Record Bar and delicious food served alongside the fully licensed Portico bar stocked with local beers and ales.

8.30 – 9.15: Simon James – former Simonsound and Black Channels member and one of the foremost exponents in today’s modular electronics scene – plays a rare live set with his Buchla easel system.

10.00 – 10.45: Sculpture bring their incredible live show to West Norwood via Dan Hayhurst’s tape loops and electronics and Rueben Sutherlnd’s zoetrope turntable visuals

10.45 – 12.00: DJ Food & Pete Williams (Further) will open and close the evening with their multi-projection Light & Sound Designs."

Mutant Modular MM004 - Pheek

Published on Oct 30, 2017 Hexinverter Électronique

"Mutant Modular #4 is from long-time Montreal techno luminary Jean-Patrice Remillard, AKA Pheek. Jean-Patrice has been exploring electronic music since the early 1990s and has been a key player in Montreal’s minimal scene from its very inception. From his early work with Mateo Murphy (Mutant Modular mm002) on Montreal-based label Hautec recordings, to releases on Richie Hawtin's M_nus imprint, France's Telegraph, Denmark's Tic Tac Toe and Germany's Contexterrior, Pheek has developed an unmistakable sound – textural and spatial with a cerebral, experimental soul, and at least one foot always on the dance floor."

Previous posts.

Smokey Quartz - Wretch Jam #10

Published on Oct 30, 2017 Smokey Quartz

"I haven't posted a 100% Metasonix Wretch Jam in over 3 years so I decided to fire up that cantankerous monster for some improvised noise. Pulse wave and gate signals are being fed to the Wretch from the Knas Ekdahl Polygamist Synthesizer. The Polygamist is just out of frame and can't be heard but is acting as a dominatrix to the submissive Wretch, telling it what to do and running the show. Also, vacuum tube spring reverb is coming from the Metasonix R-56 module."

Electronic Exploration 009 - Benjolin and Elements

Published on Oct 30, 2017 Fading Canvas

"Short jam with my modular synth. Benjolin feeding and controlling the Mutable Instruments Elements. Erbe Verb and Rainmaker doing the FX. Live recorded with Ableton Live using 2 tracks; left and right channel."

BURG - severance (digitakt, analog four, modular, KORG ms-20, volca, blofeld)

Published on Oct 30, 2017 ollilaboratories

"If you like my stuff please support me on http://music.ollilab.com/ and https://www.patreon.com/theBURG

This is my first proper recorded jam using the Elektron digitakt. It is handling kickdrum, snare, reverse hh and the LOW bass + also sequencing the waldorf blofeld over MIDI.

Also introducing the Noise Engineering BIA, doing some percussion sequenced by the BSP.

This track was a bit of a struggle, trying to get so many new elements into place.. especially the digitakt, so I decided to take it slow and just do some minor things, and it feels like it went well.

The modular has a pretty complex patch, braids does the intro melody (FOLD), rings does some heavily modulated melodies, BIA does percussion and the morphagene does an extremely chopped up vocal sample + string pattern (layered) as a percussive thingy.... patched it through VCA, + maths controlling CV, and sequenced by the BSP .. good fun. :)

ms-20 does a one VCO lead sound + the el capistan delay, analog four adds some percussive sequencing, stabs + that it sequences the 0 coast over CV.

nord lead A1, stacked strings using the swell pedal to pull in some subtle fifths strings, VCF modulated by internal LFO's for some movements.

volca bass and keys, well, they do their stuff :)

Gear used: ms-20 mini, volca bass, keys, elektron digitakt, analog four, roland tr-8, yamaha reface CP, nord lead A1, waldorf blofeld, makenoise 0-coast

Modular rack: https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/v...

FX, ms-70 CDR on volca keys and bass, el capistan on ms-20, bluesky, particle and CSIDMAN on reface, timeline and eventide on blofeld, EQD transmisser, space spiral, keeley caverns, RE_20 on modular.

hope you will enjoy it!

BooOooM !"

Charon ME @ A4 live 23 Oct 2017

Published on Oct 23, 2017 Charon ME

event web: https://a4.sk/program/2017-10-23-20-00
better quality audio: http://charon.sk/files/charon_live_a4...
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A Halloween Drone.

Published on Oct 30, 2017 BluffMunkey

"Something that I threw together based on a little Halloween drone I created last year.

Created withe a combination of Omnisphere, and Kontakt instruments.

All video clips are sourced from Pixabay."

YAMAHA CS15 monophonic synthesizer

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Access Virus Classic Virtual Analog Synthesizer

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"Two of the caps for the knobs in the upper right corner of the synth are mssing. This is an easy fix and doesn't affect playing. The caps slide onto the knob itself without the need for tools. Auction includes manual."

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Korg MS-20M Monophonic Analog Synthesizer Desktop Module

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"This is a built kit of the Korg MS-20M monophonic synthesizer module. It is in virtually perfect playing and physical condition and includes the original patch cables, manuals and box. Does NOT include a SQ-10 sequencer.

This version is a module-only version of the original keyboard synthesizer made from 1978 to 1983. It is the same circuitry as the original with several important improvements.
- SYNC ON/OFF switch allows oscillator sync
- FM ON/OFF switch allows frequency modulation
- FILTER TYPE switch selects two filter types
- PWM IN jack allows pulse width modulation
- EG2 NORMAL OUT expands your sonic possibilities
- TRIG SW button is a convenient way to audition the sound
- Supports all CV/GATE specifications: Hz/V and V/Oct, S-Trig and V-Trig
- Three JUNCTION jacks
- MIDI IN connector and USB MIDI connector

The original MS-20 used two different VCF circuits depending on the date of production, and now you can choose either of these with a single switch. The earlier model (REV.1) has an aggressive character with distinctive distortion and self-oscillation, while the later model (REV.2) has minimal noise and a sweet, mellow sound."

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Korg MS10 Classic Vintage Analog Synth

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Korg Arp Odyssey vs. Korg Arp Odyssei for iPad

Published on Oct 30, 2017 Marcus Padrini

"The Korg Arp Odyssey is the re-creation of a classic analog synthesizer. The Korg Arp Odyssei app is its version for the iPad. Can they sound similar? I did 3 quick tests for a comparison."

iTunes: ARP ODYSSEi - KORG INC.

Dark, Lonely, and Determined. Ambient electronic synth analog Circuit Monostation

Published on Oct 30, 2017 neveroddoreven

Halloween Theme on OP 1

Published on Oct 30, 2017 Tribrix

"A version of the Halloween theme done using sounds and effects native to the OP-1. No user samples or external post processing what-so-ever. The stereo mix-down was dragged right from the OP-1 into Final Cut to make the video. This is a little one night ditty. Believe it or not the part of the song I was most stressed about getting right is the "click" that runs throughout, hence it was the thing I tackled first (turned out to be pretty easy with Hortax rim shot and the finger sequencer). Everything else is pretty self explanatory in the video. Enjoy, and Happy Halloween!"

GR-1 demo: Granular parameters

Published on Oct 30, 2017 Tasty Chips

"This is a short demo of all granular parameters on the GR-1 granular synthesizer.

For more info or pre-orders visit tastychips.nl"

03-The Dubreq Stylophone Gen X-1- Filter

Published on Oct 30, 2017 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the Dubreq Stylophone Gen X-1 filter."

All parts here.

HN VCF all modes sweeps.

Published on Oct 30, 2017 Happy Nerding

"Static oscillator filter sweeps."

Details on the HN VCF captured here.

Mini Live Jam #35: Korg Volca/ Beatstep/ Boom808/ PO-12/ TC Performer/ Waldorf Rocket + Streichfett

Published on Oct 30, 2017 Kalkartronic

"Walls", Mini live Synth Jam by Kalkartronic.
Gear set-up: The Waldorfs, the Volca and Boom808 (ipad) are driven by Arturia Beatstep via Kenton Midi Thru 5. Teenage Engineering PO-12 gets the sync signal from the Volca.
Mixer: Phonic MU1202X
Recorder: Apple Mac Mini
Mastering: TRackS 3
Cameras: Ricoh WG-M1, Samsung S5neo
Fading footage inbetween: modified snippets from Orwells "1984" (original movie from 1956)

Broken Spaceship OB-6 Drone Set @ Bar 303 30.7.17

Published on Jul 31, 2017 Ehsan Gelsi

Ehsan Gelsi Live Eurorack Modular Drone Set @ The Workers Club 10/7/2016

Published on Jul 12, 2016 Ehsan Gelsi

Elektron, Novation, & Eurorack Sets by Ehsan Gelsi

Published on Oct 29, 2017 Ehsan Gelsi

http://eeeeee.bandcamp.com

Playlist:
A Spring Set - Elektron Digitakt, Novation Peak, Circuit, Mono Station, Pittsburgh Modular & Stuff
Techno - Elektron Digitakt, Novation Peak, Circuit, Mono Station
How? Setup & Set Layout With Digitakt, Peak & Circuits
New Tunes Jam Thru - Novation Peak, Elektron Digitakt, Novation Circuit, Circuit Mono Station
P - Novation Peak, Circuit, Circuit Mono Station, Elektron Digitakt, Strymon Big Sky, Timeline
Omicron - Novation Peak, Circuit, Circuit Mono Station, Elektron Digitakt + Strymons
Novation Peak, Circuit Mono Station, Elektron Digitakt & Pittsburgh Modular Jam
Acid Battle Hymn - Novation Circuit Mono Station, Elektron Digitakt, Modular, TB303 Jam
Drone Tone - Novation Circuit Mono Station, Elektron Digitakt, Modular Jam
Novation Peak, Circuit Mono Station and Elektron Digitakt Jam
Analogue Techno - For Modular, Circuit and human
6 movements for modular synth, novation circuit, and human
Sketch 3 - Modular Synth, Moog Voyager, SH101, Pro One, Circuit
Sketch 2 - Modular Synth, Moog Voyager, SH101, Pro One, Circuit
Sketch 1 - Modular Synth, Moog Voyager, SH101, Pro One, Circuit

Folktek Resonant Garden

Published on Oct 29, 2017 Sir Folktek

"The Folktek Resonant Garden is an acoustic-electronic hybrid instrument. See/read more on Folktek.com
In these first videos, the cv functions are never used and there is no external processing. Videos to come will cover the use of cv as well."

via Folktek

"The Resonant Garden is an acoustic-electronic hybrid designed to create anything from beats and oddities to dense sound scapes. From its inception in 2006, the original garden has gone through many changes and refinements; micro garden, luminist garden and illuminist garden and finally this latest and likely final version.

The garden essentially utilizes three Alter circuits but each equipped with a mic pre-amp, and 4 garden (stringed) panels for generating acoustics. By plucking, rubbing, tapping or even bowing, those micro-acoustic sounds become amplified and effected by the Alter in any number of ways. In essence, the garden is a large microphone designed to pick up vibrations."

EFFECTS
There are two Alter 1 designs and 1 Alter 2. Each Alter 1 has seven different DSP effects which is selected by touching the copper hexagon:

1; long delay (capable of near infinite feedback looping)

2; tight, notated granular delay

3; huge plate reverb

4; shimmering reverb

5; distortion and multi-filter

6; pitch delay

7; stutter glitch

Alter 2 has the following effects:

1; analog delay

2; reverb with infinite capture and lp + hp filters

3; choral reverb

4; palindrome reverse delay - backward/forward repeat

5; time stretch

6; pitch shift (notated semi-tones

7; time stretch glitch

CONTROL
On each of the Alter sections, the following is present:

- control for the gain of the mic pre-amp or any incoming audio.

- controls for mix, X, Y and filter as well as clock.

- all effects have a variation of a filter which may change effect to effect.

- X and Y control various rates.

- clock control adjusts the rate which controls the DSP which can drastically change the effect. In doing so it does slightly lower the quality of the output signal but the results are fantastic. This clock is not for synchronization.

- mix, X, Y and filter all have CV control inputs.

- Each control level or cv input is visualized on the control panel.

ACOUSTICS
Each garden panel is equipped with a contact mic. A contact mic is designed to pick up vibration. The mic pre-amp is specifically designed to deal with the frequencies of the contact mic by boosting certain frequencies and dulling others in order to optimize the sound quality. The mic pre-amp has a gain control so the level can be adjusted according to how you intend to play.

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Oberheim MATRIX-1000 Rack Synthesizer

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Scratch That Itch - MFB Dominion Club & Tanzmaus, MPC Live, Octatrack & Analog 4, KArp Odyssey

Published on Oct 29, 2017 Cave Way

"If your first question is: 'hey cave way, is that a white russian you are sipping on?' The answer is yes.... yes it is. There's a whole mess of gear strung up together in this track to create a symphony of bleepy-bloops. With that being said the showcase synth is definitely the Dominion Club. The patches float through sub osc, to digi osc, to rubber band osc, to over driven osc growls. It handles the patch change instructions from the MPC live without a hitch. Hopefully this scratches the itch for some of you waiting on your Club."

overgrowth - modular jam

Published on Oct 29, 2017 rustyjaw

"An exploration of contrasts; floaty twinkling, entwined melodic vines enervated by the heft of crackling bass.

Basic patch notes:

Sequencers:
Copper Traces - Seek (main 64-step melody)
Industrial Music Electronics - Stillson Hammer MkII (channel 4 dedicated to modulating the Assignable A input)
Make Noise Rene - mainly driving the ambient background

Filters:
AJH Synth - Minimod VCF (main melody, plus other sources)
AJH Synth - Sonic XV (bassline)
Mannequins - Three Sisters"

STRANGER THINGS - Theme and individual sounds

Published on Oct 29, 2017 Introvertmusic

"I love Stranger Things so by request and by my own excitement I did a cover of the main theme.

All of the synths are being played/sequenced my 2 Elektron Octatracks (MK1 versions). The main arpeggio and bass is from an Elektron Analog Four MK1. The pads/swells are from an Access Virus TI MK1. The Drums are from an Elektron Machinedrum UW MK2. The chords are from a Tubbutec midi upgraded Roland Juno-60 (They call it a Juno-66). The vocal ambience is from an Elektron Analog RYTM MK1.

The visuals were generated by running the original intro into several machines by BPMC then captured in my Korg Kaptivator.

I think thats it! Thanks and hope you enjoy and feel free to share!!"

Moog Mother 32 - Plucking Synth Song

Published on Oct 29, 2017 RemixSample

"Watch me turn a couple of knobs and try to play electric guitar with the Moog Mother 32 keyboard. ◕_◕
M32 is sequenced via midi from FL Studio.
Pluck melody: Mother 32 with Valhalla Shimmer
Faux Electric Guitar: Mother 32 thru Guitar Rig
Basses: The Legend VST (http://www.synapse-audio.com/thelegen...)
Organ ARP: Zebra 2 with Valhalla Shimmer
Pad: Main melody processed w/ Paul's Extreme Sound Stretch

I was gonna recreate all the sounds using only the M32 but that would have taken too damn long. Have a nice Sunday!"

Jasper EDP Wasp Special Synthesizer Clone

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"Pro-built from a kit.

This is a spot-on recreation of the VERY sought-after EDP Wasp Special

It can be powered by AA batteries and has a built-in mini speaker.

Unlike the original, this reproduction has Midi in and CV/Gate in.

Comes with high-quality cincon power supply."

AKAI AX60 Professional Poly Synthesizer

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DIY polyphonic synth Tokarev Protosynth V1LP

Published on Oct 29, 2017 Konstantin T

"Making some music on the Tokarev Protosynth V1LP synthesizer. MIDI notes sent from the computer. Featuring on the synth itself 2 integrated FX, as well as the audio from the synth is processed by some VST effects."

BugBrand Modular, SLab Radio Music, Grids and Cows

Published on Oct 29, 2017 batchas

"Grids driving 4 x Scrotum Lab Radio Music modules."

g;litchy

Published on Oct 29, 2017 Fleksi TV

Novation Circuit & Samplr.

Elektron // Modular Studio Jam

Published on Oct 29, 2017 Hellcore

"Was jamming away and decided to record this.

Octatrack to Expert Sleepers FH-1 to Turing Machine MkII, Basimilus Iteritas Alter & Polivoks II VCF.

OT is live resampling the BIA, A4 is sequencing Braids. Top percussion from Microbrute & Rytm on main drum duty."

A4 External Input Jam with Touché

Published on Oct 29, 2017 coyotesynth

"Expressive E Touché controller deals with both filters at the same time, to tweak a little motion sequence. Kronos sends a drumtrack into the external in, while Eventide Eclipse add some delay."

MOOG MOTHER32 & SUB37 & KORG MONOLOGUE & BOSS RC-505

Published on Oct 29, 2017 peter synthbrothers

drumsample in boss rc-505
2x mother32
sub37
toneworks fx, eventide space and boss re20
cam: Zoom q4N
enjoy

Model 15 Synth: Sweep, Sequence, and Melody in One Take.

Published on Oct 29, 2017 Resonant Anvil

"All audio from Model 15 Analog Modular by MOS-LAB. LFO from MF-103 12 stage phaser patched via 'multiples' to both rectangular wave width control inputs on the Model 15 gives 'sweep'. Sequence from lower sub 37 via Kenton MIDI CV converter. Melody from upper Sub 37 keyboard via 2nd Kenton MIDI CV converter (but, as noted above, no audio from either Sub 37). Reverb from Strymon Big Sky."

Hordijk Noodle #1

Published on Oct 29, 2017 d4nnyp

"Noodling about on the Hordijk and testing out the Zoom Q8 that I've just bought."

Zynthian Multi-timbric Demo

Published on Oct 29, 2017 Zynthian

"In this demo i show Zynthian's multi-timbric capabilities.
I've created 5 layers assigned to different MIDI channels, like this:

+ CH#1: Vangelis PAD (ZynAddSubFX) Solo ;-)
+ CH#2: Drums (ZaynAddSubFX)
+ CH#3: Analog Bass (ZynAddSubFX)
+ CH#4: Metal Drips (ZynAddSubFX)
+ CH#5: TR808 Drum Machine (LinuxSampler)

The keyboard is used for CH#1 and the Zaquencer for the rest."

See this post for details on the Zynthian.

Ver weg-Bert Anjewierden

Published on Oct 29, 2017 Bert Anjewierden

"Ver Weg"("Far Away")is a Soundcheck! this is not a good song,i am just playing here some music!,testing my synths and setup,.....soon "Dream Scape Part-9!"

Elka Synthex.

Soma Lyra 8 and the Gloves

Published on Oct 29, 2017 Wein Glas

"This Halloween Weinglas puts on his Gloves again and goes Giallo!

The soundtrack to this thriller is made entirely with the Soma Lyra 8. One take, no additional FX or edits!

Happy Halloween :)"

HUNDRED OSCILLATOR MEGA DRONE SYNTH

Published on Oct 29, 2017

"How many analog oscillaors is too many? i tried to work that out, but instead just made an extremely intense sounding box.

This would not have been possible without the supporters on patreon! thanks! https://www.patreon.com/lookmumnocomp...

This was a pretty big undertaking, i lost my will to live at the start of the week the amount of soldering required nearly defeated me, but luckily obsessive persistance did the trick! it looks quite daunting but actually in concept its really simple, its literally just the same circuit over and over and over and ov......... the next job is to add an add on module which controls the overall pitch so you can use it as a massive bass line generator of a robot atmosphere in a movie sound track! you will see me in the video reaching around the back of the box to change the notes! all im doing is flicking the voltage switch on the power brick! haha.

more info on the circuit and other info will be coming on my patreon within the next week if you really want to build one! or even a 10 oscillator synth with a filter and all that stuff.

link to a video of an early design of the oscillator i used is right here :"

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