Snyderphonics MantaMate Eurorack Module Released

Published on Jun 5, 2017 Jeff Snyder

"Announcing the release of the Snyderphonics MantaMate, a Eurorack-format analog synthesizer module that connects the Manta controller (and many other things) to your analog modular synth.

The MantaMate has 12 analog control voltage outputs (4 are 16-bit high resolution and 8 are 12-bit medium resolution). It acts as a USB host for the Manta, allowing you to use the Manta as either a touch keyboard or as a powerful sequencer without the need for a computer. It also translates USB-MIDI controllers, such as keyboards and knob banks. Unusually, it can also convert certain game controllers and joysticks to analog voltages as well, so you can plug in a flight-simulator joystick and control your analog synth. It is also capable of connecting to your computer as a USB-MIDI device, allowing you to easily send control voltages from a DAW like ProTools or a music programming language like Max or Supercollider."

MantaMate

Snyderphonics MantaMate Eurorack synthesizer module with Roli Seaboard controller

Published on Jan 22, 2018 Jeff Snyder

"With Firmware update 1.3, the MantaMate now supports MPE (Multidimensional Polyphonic Expression) Midi devices. Here's a little demo using the Roli Seaboard to control a Eurorack modular synthesizer through the MantaMate. In this example, the MantaMate is in 2-voice polyphony mode (preset 02) with MPE turned on. Each voice sends pitch, gate, velocity, trigger, pressure, and Y position."

Reid tries out the MantaMate prototype with a joystick

Published on Jul 31, 2015 Jeff Snyder

Watch your volume levels on this one. It starts out loud.

"We just got the MantaMate prototype to be able to understand joystick data. Here's Reid Oda using a flight sim joystick to control a modular synth, without a computer involved -- the MantaMate module acts as a USB host for the joystick and converts the information to control voltages."

Side note: I did a quick search on MantaMate in the archives and found the one and only post from back in 2011! As Morrissey would say, "these things take time..."

Snyderphonics MantaMate in the Works

via Snyderphonics:

"I am working hard on the MantaMate, a device that will allow Manta users to perform without a computer, and to directly control analog synthesizers. It will also be a powerful general-purpose converter between USB devices, MIDI devices, OSC over ethernet, and control voltage (supporting several voltage standards from Eurorack to Buchla to Moog to Serge to Korg). It even has a built-in digital synthesizer, so that it's possible to perform with only the Manta and a MantaMate. I don't have a set date for release right now, but stay tuned!"

Snyderphonics MantaMate prototype testing

Published on Jan 22, 2016 Jeff Snyder

"Here's some video of me testing out the MantaMate prototype. I'm still working on the firmware, but it's going well!
The MantaMate is a USB host Eurorack module for USB-MIDI and USB-HID devices, like keyboards, Mantas, and joysticks. It takes input from a USB device and sends 12 channels of 0-10V control voltage. It can also be put into device mode, so that you can use it as a control voltage output for your computer. Fun stuff!"

Snyderphonics MantaMate Pitched Sequencer Improvisation

Published on Nov 11, 2017 Jeff Snyder

"An improvisation using the pitched sequencer functionality of the Snyderphonics MantaMate Eurorack module with a Manta controller."

Snyderphonics Manta & MantaMate - Jeff Snyder & Josh Becker @SUPERBOOTH19

Published on May 11, 2019 Superbooth Official

"Jeff Snyder and Josh Becker present the Snyderphonics Manta, a touch-sensitive hexagonal grid controller, and the Snyderphonics MantaMate, a Eurorack module that allows the use of the Manta as a powerful sequencer/keyboard for a modular synth, along with additional functionality including converting game joysticks to analog voltage, communication with a computer over USB-MIDI, and a surprisingly rich set of utility features such as multi-channel random voltage pattern generation and clock division. They will also use the soon-to-be-released Snyderphonics Genera, a DSP Eurorack module with an unusual set of synthesis and effects algorithms."

Short MantaMate Demos

Jeff Snyder
Published on Aug 2, 2017

"Here's a video demonstrating some of the basic functions of the Snyderphonics MantaMate analog synthesizer module.
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Snyderphonics Manta 2009 Walnut

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"This is a first edition Manta with Amber LEDs only. Serial no 23.

It is a touch sensitive controller interface requiring a computer or MantaMate accessory to turn capacitive touches into midi, OSC, or CV information.

You can get super geeky with it in MaxMSP or SuperCollider, use a free third-party program like MantaJUCE to get MIDI to your program of choice, or get a MantaMate to convert your touches to CV signals."

You can find some demos of one in previous posts here.

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Snyderphonics MantaMate rhythmic sequencer improvisation

Published on Oct 22, 2017 Jeff Snyder

"Here's an improvisation using the MantaMate Eurorack module and the Manta controller as a rhythmic sequencer."

Previous posts.

Snyderphonics Manta - A Unique Music Controller For Software & Modular Gear

Published on May 24, 2019 Synthtopia

"At Superbooth 2019, we talked with designer Jeff Snyder of Snyderphonics, who gave us an overview and demo of his unique Manta controller and a companion Eurorack module, MantaMate."

Nighttime Wanders

video upload by nbor

"Excerpt from an evening of figuring out some sounds with the Buchla Easel and modular. Snyderphonics MantaMate and Expert Sleepers alter duties by using some of the less obvious features."