MATRIXSYNTH

Incidental Music 1

Published on Oct 24, 2014 Florent Faurie

"Wiard is doing the phasing soung, Minimoog the riff, Synthi A does a drone, then Wiard does random notes,..."

via synthmuseum.de

Translation via Chris:

"Quality in sight...

The Score Writer module contains the new 16 channel sequencer and music printing software. Loads in seconds, 990 DM complete.
The new Recording Studio II sequencer is also available separately on diskette: 290 DM.
16 tracks, variable pattern length, real-time, step-time,
note list and editing clear and straightforward to use.

++ New ++

AKAI sound sampler software
including multi-sample processing
for Apple II
Apple Interface including software 650-

JMS MSX diskette drive
for AKAI samplers
or the Yamaha CX-5M Computer 398-"

Roland PMA-5

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"1 used Roland PMA-5 music work pad with power supply, manuals and a couple of extra styli. In great shape, works fine. If you need a full set of Roland sounds in a small package this is great, It has samples of the 808/909 drum kits which make it nice for simply a drum machine. This is MULTI TIMBRAL which means you can play different instruments at the same time via MIDI.

PMA5 FEATURES

• 8-track sequencer, with four Style tracks (preset or user) and four 'melody' tracks.

• 100 preset Styles, with six variations per style.

• User memory of up to 200 User Styles and 20 Songs.

• Touch-sensitive graphic LCD/stylus interface.

• GM/GS sound source, with 306 Instruments, 16 Drum Sets

• Maximum 28-voice polyphony.

• 16-part multitimbral sound module mode.

• Built-in digital reverb and chorus.

• Mac/PC computer interface.

TALKIN' 'BOUT SOUND GENERATION

The PMA5's GM/GS compatible sound source shows its Roland provenance -- it's bright, realistic and eminently usable. The result is a quality collection of sounds. Highlights include acoustic guitars, drums, pianos and basses; lowlights include woodwind and brass..

The dual effects -- chorus and reverb -- are once again drawn from the Sound Canvas family, although both types include a variety of non-reverb and non-chorus effects. The reverb effect offers three rooms, two halls, plate, delay and panning delay, while the chorus effect offers four choruses, feedback chorus, flanger, short delay and short delay with feedback. The quality is good, and helps to add the final touch to your work.

INSTANT HARMONY: PMA5 CHORDS

Although only 11 chord types are immediately accessible from the virtual keyboard when in Chord mode, a total of 26 types of chord are actually available for use with PMA5 Styles: Maj; M7; M9; 7; 7/b5; 7/13; 7/b9; 7/+9; 6; 6/9; m6; m6/9; 9; add9; madd9; mM9; m; mM7; m7; m7/b5; m7/b9; dim; sus4; 7sus4; aug; aug7.

The full range is available by touching the stylus to the chord type in the main display (not the keyboard), and dragging in either direction until the desired chord is selected. When you touch and change a chord or its type, the chord sounds, giving you audio proof of your choice.

pros
• Innovative design.
• Intuitive interface.
• Versatile -- doubles as sequencer and GM/GS sound module.
• Good value, especially considering the above point."

ROLAND TR8 IN FULL EFFECT.......

Published on Oct 24, 2014 thevco

"test driving accent and pattern chain......."

Roland Airas on eBay

Mutable Instruments - Peaks Speaks!

Published on Oct 24, 2014

"'number station'. The pots are controlling pitch, transition probability, noise and distortion."

Sidrazzi Gamelan 2015 Youtube Documentation

Published on Oct 24, 2014 Peter B

"The Sidrazzi Gamelan, at Wesleyan University, 9/23/2015. Pieces: Eine Kleine Gamelan Music by Daniel Goode, Is Always Left by Daniel Fishkin, and The Hands of Michel Waiswicz, realized by Rachel Day, Daniel Fishkin, Cecilia Lopez, Angus Macdonald, Luke Macdonald, Dan Muro, Sean Sonderegger, Ron Shalom, and Ben Zucker. Youtube persona: Jason Brogan, Gongs: Dina Macabee"

The Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2: Oscillator Waveforms

Published on Oct 24, 2014 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the waveforms included in the Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2.

Would you like to participate in the creation of Automatic Gainsay videos? Here's how:
http://www.patreon.com/automaticgainsay"

All parts here.

Dave Smith Pro 2s on eBay

Synth Sound Review Part II: U-NO-LX V2 from TAL (Togu Audio Line)

Published on Oct 24, 2014 Synth Anatomy

"'TAL-U-NO-LX is a complete rewritten emulation of the popular hardware with a new engine and GUI. Up to date zero feedback delay filters and carefully calibrated controls make this synth a good replacement for the analog device with all the advantages software plugins have. As an addition, the TAL-U-NO-LX also supports portamento and different filter LFO waveforms and some more useful features. An arpeggiator with different sync modes and hold function is also included. A very fast envelope with a smooth roll-off, emulated inaccuracy and a very smooth filter sound gives this synth the typical sound. The synth was calibrated after a hardware device that's property of TAL'

Self resonating zero feedback delay filter (24dB LP).
Filter range up to ~40kHz (depends on the sample rate).
Calibrated and tuned after TAL's hardware device.
Midi learn / automation for all controlls.
Improved alias free oscillators for an authentic sound also @ 44'100Hz sampling rate.
Arpeggiator with different sync modes (host, midi clock, not on).
Portamento and mono mode.
LFO manual trigger button.
Sustain pedal support.
Up to 12 voices.
New file based preset system for transparent preset management.
More than 300 factory presets by different sound designers (FMR, Particular - Sound, TAL).
Original hardware "Factory Bank A" included.

Available here: http://kunz.corrupt.ch/products/tal-u..."

Roland SP 808 Promo 1998

Published on Oct 24, 2014 perfectcircuitaudio

"Enjoy this old school SP-808 promo video from Roland circa 1998!"

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severence // benjolin drone III

Published on Oct 24, 2014 severence

"// early experiments with epoch modular eurorack version of rob hordijk's benjolin."

Update: republished Oct 24.