February Filter Sweep YouTube Protest & a Call to any YouTube / Google Employees

Youtube claimed copyright on a synth filter sweep video by ranzee

"I can't believe we are now getting copyright claims just for performing tests on synths! Yep - all I did was a filter sweep - and BAM! Copyright Claim police came on in and took my video away (partially) from the world. This is ludicrous!"

This one was sent my way via supporting member, Synth Addict.

For those not aware, YouTube has algorithms that scan audio in videos for copyright infringement. If something is found in violation, the video is automatically unpublished. The problem? Apparently certain filter sweeps are triggering take downs. This is becoming a problem for synth demos (per ranzee above, and previously mentioned here for example). I am curious what sample is being used for the comparison. Rush's Tom Sawyer? :) Actually, Synth Addict mentioned it being a Chemical Brothers track, which does sound familiar. Anyway, if anyone out there reading this has any connections, maybe you can reach out to someone that can fix this?

For the rest of us, not sure how the following will help, but if anything it will bring some attention to the problem amongst the synth community.

via Synth Addict:

"What users can do:

Post a video on YouTube of yourself demonstrating a filter sweep on a synth or synths of your choice and tag it #FFS

Attached image created by Andrew Brooks on FB [the image directly above, in this post], as a joint effort with the chat community of Pro Synth Network, GEO Synths, and SonicState.

bogus YT claims received so far by:

Pro Synth Network
GEO Synths
ranzee
Andrew Brooks
Starsky Carr
…and growing"

Update: and the first #FFS video:

FFS - February Filter Sweep

video by Vague Robots

And a couple more:

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Ploytec PL2 Logos Prototype Board

Published on Nov 3, 2019 mCKENIC

"My first play with the Ploytec PL2 Logos Text-To-Speech USB MIDI Synthesizer.
This thing is EXACTLY as much fun as I had hoped it would be!"

A Touching Collaboration - TC-11 iPad Synth Music feat. mCKENIC #TTNM

Published on Nov 2, 2018 The Tuesday Night Machines

"mCKENIC and I exchanged some TC-11 audio and video tracks and came up with this touch synthesizer performance, using our favorite patches of Bit Shape Software’s classic iPad app. MORE INFO BELOW :)

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PixelNoises Synth T-Shirts by The Tuesday Night Machines:
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TC-11 website:
http://www.bitshapesoftware.com/instr...

Audio gear used:
- two iPads with Bit Shape’s TC-11 touch synth
- recorded, mixed and mastered in Kymatica’s AUM
- master fx used: Audio Damage Rough Rider Compressor, Bram Bos Kosmonaut Delay, Kymatica AUFX:Space Reverb"

mCKENIC - ImproVariation 4 [H.Q]

Published on Nov 16, 2017 mCKENIC

"Variation on an Improv #4.
Final composition from the same sessions as the previous videos.
iPad TC-11, Eurorack (fx mostly - Kammerl Beat Repeat for Clouds / Valhalla Z-DSP) and Interaxon Muse Brainwave Interface cv modulating the fx.

If you do decide to watch - please do so in 1080p if you can! The vid took an age to render :-)"

Roland VT 3 Issue

Published on Jul 15, 2017 mCKENIC

"Anyone have any experience with this? Its like the Roland VT-3 'forgets' its positions/presets.
Effect Wet/Dry has no effect and this happens intermittently when I move any control but this example is the Reverb control. When I turn off Reverb, preset 3 'forgets' and acts like it is Bypassed. Selecting preset 3 again takes a number of presses for it to 'catch' and hold.
Baffled!"

mCKENIC - ImproVariation 3 [H.Q]

Published on Jun 27, 2017 mCKENIC

"Variation on an Improv #3. From the same session as previous video.
iPad TC-11, Eurorack (fx mostly - Kammerl Beat Repeat for Clouds / Valhalla Z-DSP) and Interaxon Muse Brainwave Interface cv modulating the fx. Pad and Lead are blortblorts patches for Sonic Charge Synplant.

If you do decide to watch - please do so in 1080p if you can! The vid took an age to render :-)"

A new piece from supporting MATRIXSYNTH member, mCKENIC.

mCKENIC - ImproVariation 2 [H.Q]

Published on Jun 18, 2017 mCKENIC

"Variation on an Improv #2.
iPad, Eurorack (fx mostly - Kammerl Beat Repeat for Clouds / Valhalla Z-DSP) and Interaxon Muse Brainwave Interface cv modulating the fx.
If you do decide to watch - please do so in 1080p if you can! The vid took an age to render :-)"

Quantum DJ+VJ, Vestax MDX

Published on Jun 7, 2017 mCKENIC

"Fun with the Quantum DJ, Quantum VJ (from warmplace.ru) and a Vestax MDX delay pedal. Don't know if shorting the Quantum DJ pins like this is a good idea long-term... :-)"

Trig to Midi. Eurorack triggering Midi Drums.

Published on Apr 9, 2016 mCKENIC

"1st test of Eurorack Triggers to midi using the 12 input Alesis DM Dock. Here the Flame Tame Machine is triggering a kit on the iPad app - Stroke Machine. No set-up, this is just turned on and hooked up. Better tests to follow :-)"

Stroke Machine is a great app BTW. It's from ex-Waldorf's Wolfram Franke. It's as much of a standard synth as drum synth as well.

iTunes: Stroke Machine - Wolfram Franke

Modular Synth Brain Interface

Published on Feb 20, 2016 mCKENIC

"Quick and dirty demo of the Interaxon Muse Brainwave Headband being read by a Macbook and sending out control voltage to a DIY Mutable Instruments CVPal. The CV Pal sends four voltages to a Eurorack Modular Synth."

Muse Brainwave Headbands on Amazon

Trio

Published on Feb 12, 2016 mCKENIC

"mCKENIC - 2016"

A new track from MATRIXSYNTH Member, mCKENIC.

Rebel Scum

Published on Dec 15, 2015 mCKENIC

"The boys decided to take over my wretched hive of scum and villainy this morning - whats a droid to do! I just joined in!"

I think Star Wars is giving the holiday posts a run for the money.

EuroCraic Irish Synth Meet 21st Nov

Published on Nov 22, 2015 mCKENIC

Three quick videos by mCKENIC. Looks like Scott Jaeger of the Harvestman was at the meet. Anyone recognize any other makers?

mCKENIC - My First Moog

Published on Oct 25, 2015 mCKENIC

http://www.moogmusic.com/products/werkstatt

"While all the hype may be around the Mother 32 Im having a blast playing with my 1st ever Moog - the sweet Werkstatt-01. A bit of self patching and some reverb. I love how this goes from squelchy to clicky with all the fun inbetween - limitless sample fodder :-) Thanks for watching!"

EuroCraic - Irish Modular Meet Up

Published on Oct 11, 2015 mCKENIC

"12pm-6pm Saturday 21st November.
Sweeny's Live Music Bar. Dame St. Dublin.
Irish Modular & Synth Meet-up Free Entry - All welcome.
Bring along your gear, check out some gear or just have a chat!"

mCKENIC Linn DMX 505 rom

Published on Sep 28, 2015 mCKENIC

"Quick play after installing Harry Axten's WONDERFUL Linn/DMX rom for the Roland 505... makes the 505 a whole new beast :-)

http://harryaxten.altervista.org/"

mCKENIC Getting reacquainted #1 Fizmo Rack

Published on Sep 27, 2015 mCKENIC

"Stripping the Fizmo Rack back to one voice, no-fx, short Env and scrolling thru the waves. Must get back to using this again. Watch the sound as the monsters filter is a little hot for the camera line in at a few points."

MWFX Big Metal Judder

Published on Sep 3, 2015 mCKENIC

"1st test with the MWFX Big Metal Judder. I can see this getting a LOT of use as a Eurorack and drum processor. I think an expression pedal will add a whole new dimension too!"

Not sure when this pedal came out, but I believe this is the first time it's been featured here on MATRIXSYNTH. I usually skip effects as they would take over the site, but when I see a good synth demo with one, I'll post it. Here's some info from MWFX on the pedal for those interested:

"The Judder is an analogue sampler/repeater effect for creating impromptu and quickly renewable sound loops and echoes.

This is the enhanced metal version of the original pedal first made in 2009 and available here. Extra switches and mods have been added to this design to increase the sample length and vary the functionality.

Whilst it was originally intended just as a momentary 'tapped' effect, it can now be controlled by an automatic switching system, meaning the repeat can be triggered/ducked by the sound of your guitar or repeatedly sampled by a pulsing LFO. This system can then also be assigned to modulate the sample length, providing envelope/LFO controlled pitch variation. These features make it possible to achieve noise gating, tremolo, momentary boosts/mutes, sample/hold and reverse reverb type effects.

The repeat regeneration can also now be adjusted and accurately set. Providing single 'one shot' echoes at one end, constant holds in the 12 o'clock position, and variable amounts of self oscillation when turned up. This is particularly useful with the layering mode switched on, allowing for doubling/chorus effects or reverse type swells of echo feedback.

A final addition was the dual footswitch design. One being a soft touch momentary and the other a latching type for holding the effect on and inverting the momentary action. This method is particularly useful when using the expression pedal input (standard, nominal 25k) to alter the sample length.

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The 1st Patreon Supporters of MATRIXSYNTH!

Just wanted to give big out a shout out to the first Patreon supporters of MATRIXSYNTH listed below.  Thank You!  Your support is appreciated!

1. Tim Webb - host of the excellent discchord site for Music App News, Reviews & Tutorials. You'll also find him on Patreon, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and MATRIXSYNTH.

2. Dr Blankenstein - maker of awesome gear: http://www.drblankenstein.com/, YouTube, Twitter, eBay, MATRIXSYNTH.

3. rosynth on eBay

4. Todd Barton - YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, MATRIXSYNTH

5. John Fackler

6. Retro Synth Ads - best resource on the web for scans of vintage synth brochures & adverts.

7. Cody Gratner - YouTube, MATRIXSYNTH: 1,2

8. mckenic - YouTube, MATRIXSYNTH

9. Porter Vance - SoundCloud, Mixlr, eBay

10. Robert Watt

DreDrum & Maths

Published on Oct 29, 2014 mCKENIC

"A quick & dirty demo of the Buranelectrix DreDrum & Makenoise Maths for my Wiggler friend plastilina/Gerardo.

Maths CH4 is set to cycle and the EOC (on CH4) out is going to Ch1's Trig in. The OR output is triggering the DreDrum and sweeping from Log to Lin on CH1 speeds up the triggers. I hope you can see the Maths set-up at the end of the video, the lighting makes everything a little blurry (sorry).

The DreDrum is a FANTASTIC module and capable of much more than I demonstrated here. I hope to pick-up a 2nd. If it had cv over the pots/osc switches and individual as well as mix outs... it would be to die for! As it is it is a brilliant 3 voice perc, noise, osc and at a bargain price!"