Future Retro Zillion Sequencer SN Z0153 with Original Box

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"The Zillion is a single track algorithmic MIDI sequencer based on the principles of the Triadex Muse. The Muse used counters and a shift register to generate more than a million musical melodies.

The Zillion expands on these ideas to add more features and functionality, providing a zillion possibilities for you to discover.

There are 16 operating modes. These include Playback, Tempo, Swing, Direction, Loop, Transpose, Scale, Scale Program, Melody, Rhythm, Velocity, Theme, Shift Register, MIDI OUT, MIDI IN, and Sync.

PLAYBACK
The Playback mode allows you to Stop, Start, Restart, Pause, and Manually Step through a sequence.

TEMPO
The Tempo mode allows you to set the rate the sequence will play back at. The tempo can range from 25-250 BPM. Four hot keys allow you to set and instantly jump from one tempo to another, or can also be changed gradually.

SWING
Swing adds a human feel by delaying the start of every other note by a set percentage. The swing range is from 50-75%. Four hot keys allow you to set and instantly jump from one swing value to another, or can also be changed gradually.

DIRECTION
Four consectutive directions can be entered to determine if the internal counters will increment or decrement, causing a pattern to play forwards or backwards each time a loop point is reached.

LOOP
A loop point will cause the internal counters ro reset, limiting the number of steps a pattern will play before repeating. The loop point can range from 1-16 beats, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64 bars, or can also be set to free-running. Four hot keys allow you to set and instantly jump from one point point to another, or can also be changed gradually..

TRANSPOSE
Sequences can be transposed by up to 36 semitones within the Transpose mode. Four hot keys allow you to set and instantly jump from one transpose value to another, or can also be changed gradually..

SCALE
There are 99 Scales that determine what notes the sequencer can generate. Scales 1-16 are presets, while scales 17-99 are user definable. Four hot keys allow you to set and instantly jump from one scale to another, or can also be gradually changed.

SCALE PROGRAM
User scales can be programmed with the Zillion's front panel controls, or using any MIDI controller keyboard. Each scale holds eight pitch values. You can also think of these scales as simple 8-step sequences that can then be "remixed" by the sequencer algorithms. A global tranpose feature is also included in this mode, where any MIDI controller keyboard can be used to tranpose sequences.

MELODY
In the Melody mode you can select up to four sources to determine the melody being generated. These sources include counters, shift register outputs, or can also be set simply on or off.

RHYTHM
In the Rhythm mode you can select up to two sources to determine the rhythm being generated. These sources include counters, shift register outputs, or can also be set simply on or off. Rhythms generated will include note-off, note-on (50% duration), note-on (100% duration), or 32nd notes. In addition there is a Rhythm Density value ranging from 0-255. This parameter determines how complex or full the rhythm will be. There are also 3 possible GateTypes to further determine what types of rhythms are generated.

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Future Retro Releases the Zillion and Swynx

"Austin, TX, May 27 2014—Future Retro is proud to announce the release of two new products, the Zillion and Swynx.

The Zillion is a single track algorithmic MIDI sequencer based on the principles of the Triadex Muse. While the Muse used counters and a shift register to generate more than a million musical melodies, the Zillion expands on these ideas to add more features and functionality, providing a zillion possibilities for you to discover.

There are 16 operating modes including: Playback, Tempo, Swing, Direction, Loop, Transpose, Scale, Scale Program, Melody, Rhythm, Velocity, Theme, Shift Register, MIDI OUT, MIDI IN, and Sync.

Many unique features not found in other sequencers.

The Zillion provides the ability to store all parameter settings of where you last were. You can also reset parameters to typical Triadex Muse settings as a quick way of starting new adventures.

This product comes with a universal power supply and can be used anywhere in the world.

Each product is hand made in the USA, has a list price of $300, and is currently shipping.

For more information on the Zillion please visit:
http://www.future-retro.com/zillionoverview.html"

Swynx details and pics below.

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Future Retro Zillion - algorithmic generative MIDI sequencer

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"The Zillion is a single track algorithmic MIDI sequencer based on the principles of the Triadex Muse. The Muse used counters and a shift register to generate more than a million musical melodies.

The Zillion expands on these ideas to add more features and functionality, providing a zillion possibilities for you to discover.

There are 16 operating modes. These include Playback, Tempo, Swing, Direction, Loop, Transpose, Scale, Scale Program, Melody, Rhythm, Velocity, Theme, Shift Register, MIDI OUT, MIDI IN, and Sync."

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Martin Kern - Future Retro Zillion in a modular setup

Published on Oct 24, 2014 inbetweenmovements

"Oscillators: Make Noise DPO, Serge New Timbral Oscillator
Filter: Serge Variable Q VFC
Effects: Make Noise Echophon, Reverb in Ableton Live
Expert Sleepers in Dual Waveshaper MODE
Expert Sleepers Disting in LFO Mode
Sequencer: Make Noise Rene (modulating Serge Variable Q VFC), Arturia Beatstep, Future Retro Zillion"

Zillion y Swinx nuevas máquinas de la Futureretro

Published on Jun 3, 2014 Bostich Nortec·75 videos

Future Retro Zillion & Swinx.

"Green Bokeh Trance" (Future Retro Zillion & Hydrasynth) - modularman

video upload by modularman

"Hello Dear Friends - I recently watched an interesting talk here on YouTube by musicologist Ted Gioia, where he posits that when music is at least ten minutes long, the listener's brainwaves sync up with the rhythm of the music, and can create a trance state. So with this idea in mind, I decided to record a longer piece to attempt to produce this trance state. The tools I used are the Future Retro Zillion to generate the notes into the ASM Hydrasynth. No other treatments or external devices were used to create this piece. Every sound is made by the Hydrasynth in one take.

A tip of the hat to Jeffery Beach of Beachfront Productions, for providing free use video clips on his website.

Does it work? You tell me. This sort of thing isn’t for everyone, but if you enjoy lying back, closing your eyes and meditating to pseudo-random generative style music, this just might be your cup of bananas.

Let’s hear from you!"

Martin Kern - Zillion and Rene

Published on Dec 8, 2014 inbetweenmovements

"Oscillators: Tip top audio z3000, Make Noise DPO
A-118 Noise & Doepfer A-120 VCF for drum sounds
Effects: Make Noise Echophon, µFold II, Reverb & Stereo Delay are VST plugins.
Sequencers: Make Noise Rene is modulating the DPO, Arturia Beatstep is modulating the VCF & triggering the Ardcore Envelope for drum sounds, Future Retro Zillion is modulating Tip top audio z3000 & Folds of µFold II.
No additional effects"

Future Retro Zillion & Swynx

Published on Jul 9, 2014 Switched On



"In this two part series Jered Flickinger of Future Retro gives us an in depth look at the new Swynx and Zillion devices.

Future Retro Zillion sequencer & S.E. Boomstar SE80

Published on May 8, 2015 bigcitymusic

"Future Retro Zillion is sequencing the Boomstar SE80 and clocking the Eventide Time Factor. SE80 is sent through the Time Factor.

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Martin Kern - Another Zillion

Published on Dec 7, 2014 inbetweenmovements

"Oscillators: Tip top audio z3000, DPO, Expert Sleepers Disting in Sine Osc Mode
A-118 Noise & Doepfer A-120 VCF for drum sounds
Effects: Make Noise Echophon, Type4 spring reverb (VST plugin)
Sequencers: Make Noise Rene (modulating DPO), Arturia Beatstep (modulating VCF, triggering Envelope), Future Retro Zillion for Bass Sequence
No additional effects"

Elektron Rytm + Strom, A4 + Future Retro Zillion

Published on Nov 5, 2014 Crabfugium

"Here's a bit of fun with generated sequences on the Elektrons. All tracks on the Rytm were created using the Euclidean pattern generator in the Strom iPad app. I set up 16 patterns, generated a kick and snare on each pattern, then moved on to the closed hat for each pattern, etc. I did plenty of tweaking by sliding tracks around in time and whatnot, but I don't think that I manually entered any of the trigs. There was quite a bit of Strom randomization happening when I created the kit, too. I didn't use any samples, though.

The Analog Four stuff started out as two patterns with a snare on track 2, a liquidy-sounding percussive thing on track 3, and some bass synth stuff on track 4. Track 1 was never unmuted during this video. I copied those two alternating patterns out to fill a bank of 16 patterns and chained them up. Then I set Future Retro's Zillion loose on the synth track, recording one live pass through all 16 patterns and letting it overwrite anything that got in it's way. I was pretty surprised when it worked out this well. There are no parameter locks used on either machine yet, except for whatever was already embedded in the two pre-existing A4 patterns.

The folding aluminum frame is an EIT-1, made by Company Of Quail. It's a seriously solid piece of machinery- very highly recommended if you're looking for a 2-tier Elektron stand.

https://sites.google.com/site/company..."

Hawkmoth "Snow Eater"

Published on Nov 10, 2014 SGE

"A mellow synth piece with acoustic guitar into modular. Lots of guitar pedals. Vermona Perfourmer. Futureretro Zillion. Recorded live."

The Art Of Sound - Una

Published on Dec 21, 2015 TheArtOfSound1

"Audio & Video performed and recorded live by The Art Of Sound at "The Closet" on Sunday 20th 2015.

Equipment Used:

Keyboards:

Prophet 12
Una Corda
Virus C
Moog Sub37
Ultranova
Octatrack
Analog Keys
Triton Classic

Audio FX:

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Kitchen Jam: Toraiz AS-1 / Digitone / Digitakt

Published on Nov 6, 2018 Stochastic Design

"Just a small jam with the Toraiz AS-1 providing the meandering resonant arpeggio generated by the crazy FutureRetro Zillion shift register sequencer.

The AS-1 was a pleasant surprise - it's built like a tank and contains one amazing synth voice from the Prophet 6. We're currently investigating the sound capabilities to its fullest, so be prepared for a sound exploration video in the near future!"

Novation BASS STATION II regresa al estudio

Published on Jan 18, 2015 Bostich Nortec

"Novation BASS STATION II

FUTURERETRO ZILLION

TR-606"

Mujik teaser...

Mujik teaser... from The Amazing Rolo on Vimeo.

"Do you want an iPhone app to make beats? And produce like totally awesome tracks with a zillion channels and plugins and automation and 808 simulators and stuff yeah? Oh. Well, this is not for you. Mujik is more than a music app - get away from fake sliders and buttons and enter the world of Mujik, with charming graphics, lovely music, and a wonderfully tactile interface. It’s not rocket science, it’s just fun.

Available very soon on the iTunes store!"

Float away with Mujik... from The Amazing Rolo on Vimeo.

"Explore sounds in a new and fun way with Mujik for iPhone! Pick the books off the shelf, flip them open, and chase the dust mites across the page to make the music your own...or just float away on a sonic balloon..."

follow-up to this post (click for a demo)

Mujik Now Available on iTunes

available on iTunes here:


see this post and the post linked there for vids.

http://www.luckyframe.co.uk/mujik/
"Do you want an iPhone app to make beats? And produce like totally awesome tracks with a zillion channels and plugins and automation and 808 simulators and stuff yeah? Oh. Well, this is not for you. Mujik is more than a music app - get away from fake sliders and buttons and enter the world of Mujik, with charming graphics, lovely music, and a wonderfully tactile interface. It’s not rocket science, it’s just fun.

Mujik is brought to you by Lucky Frame, a small team of awesome people based in Edinburgh, Scotland. It’s lovely here, you should come visit."

via AmazingRolo in the comments of this post.

Martin Kern - Outskirts of Vienna

Published on Jun 7, 2015 inbetweenmovements

"Voice 1: Tip Top Z3000, wave multiplyer by Expert Sleeepers Disting, sequenced by Future Retro Zillion, Voice 2: The Serge modular synth, controlled with various eurorack modules: sequenced by Make Noise René, 4ms Shuffling Clock Multiplier, Doepfer A-145 LFO. One chanel is also processed through Intellijel µFold II and then send back to the mixer/VCA of the serge panel. Added some reverb & delay to the final signal in Ableton Life."

Happy New Year From MATRIXSYNTH! - A Look Back at 2014

Happy New Year everyone!

I want to start by thanking everyone that comes to MATRIXSYNTH and helps make it what it is - the readers, the supporters, and of course all the sponsors on the right.

THANK YOU and have a GREAT 2015!!!

This site is a labor of love and a ton of work. This site is ultimately meant to be an testament to everything synth in the making. We have over nine years of daily synth history captured here, 119,983 published posts. I can't wait to see what the future brings us in 2015!

That said, here are a few interesting bits from 2014 in the longest post of the year. ;)

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Circle Synth

"Something interesting is happening in software synthesizer design: after years of trying to boast more of ingredient “xx” (whether it’s modulation, eight-zillion-point envelopes or other whiz-bang features), the new challenge is to make the user experience itself different. The challenge: don’t just do more sonically — make it easier to actually make music. I’ve personally been a big fan of the elegant tabs in Cakewalk’s Rapture, the minimalist aesthetic of Ableton’s Operator, and the drag-and-drop routing in Native Instruments’ Massive. Now, could one instrument really leap forward in terms of guiding its design?"

Read the full post on Create Digital Music.