Inside Synthesis - Introduction to Modular Synthesizers
YouTube Published on Apr 29, 2012 by insidesynthesis
Update: re-named 12/30/2018. Was Inside Synthesis - Intro to Modular Synthesizers w/ the Mattson Mini Modular.
A blast from the past. You might recognize the system used in this video as the Mattson Mini Modular prototype. Be sure to see my notes after the video description directly below in quotes for some interesting history.
"Episode 3 from the original series - a very basic introduction to modular synthesizers.
Correction #1 - I refer to modulating the amplitude of an audio signal with another audio rate signal as Ring Modulation (RM). I should have said Amplitude Modulation (AM).
RM is certainly related to AM, but there's a distinct difference. RM is implemented in such a way that the carrier and modulator's frequencies are eliminated from the signal. You only hear the sums and difference frequencies of the carrier and modulator, but not the original carrier and modulator frequencies.
Interestingly enough, the AC-coupled circuitry that does RM is ring shaped.
Correction #2 - Neither RM nor AM add harmonic frequencies. They add sidebands of inharmonic frequencies - hence the metallic and dissonant sound."
Some interesting history on the MMM used in this video:
Yes it was originally going to be cream colored, as introduced in this post. It turned out the printing on the more durable adhesive could not get the color right and rather than settle, George Mattson came out with the updated black color scheme. I actually had the option to go with the original color scheme or the more durable updated black with my Production Prototype #1. As you can see I went with the black. The first MMM post on MATRIXSYNTH? Here you go: Mmm.... People got pretty worked up with this one and the posts that followed (note these are in reverse order so scroll down to the bottom).
Also worth checking out:
Mattson Mini Modular MMM Debut @ PNW Synth DIY 2007
FIRST PRODUCTION MATTSON MINI MODULAR SYNTH DEMO MINUET IN A MINOR
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