Kurt James Werner modified Music From Outer Space Noise Toaster

Published on Oct 31, 2013 Kurt Werner·3 videos

"My modified version of the Music From Outer Space (MFOS) Noise Toaster. I changed the Noise Toaster's semi-fixed architecture to a patchable / modular one, allowing one to reroute signals at will w/ banana cables. Here's a little demo of the kind of sounds you can make with it. The front panel is laser-cut birch laminated onto a cigar box.

I'll be posting a write-up on how to build this @ ccrma.stanford.edu/~kwerner."

http://musicfromouterspace.com

Update via Kurt in the comments: "Thanks for posting my work! :) The write-up is up, at https://ccrma.stanford.edu/~kwerner/MFOSmod.html."

Halloween 13'

Published on Oct 31, 2013 Ebotronix·848 videos

Halloween13²°


4ms Peg, OCD Beta Test 33', RCD
Analogue Systems RS100²,RS110²²,RS 170,RS 360²,RS500e²
Arp Odyssey white noise source
Bananalogue VCS
Cyndustries ZO²
Doepfer R2m, A 101-2, A114, A134²², A141,A143-9 ,A 149-1,
A151²²,A156², A175²²,A185-2, A 138c
Flame Chord Machine, Talking Synth Module
Grendel Formant Filter²
foh choices

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Happy Halloween!!!

Happy Halloween everyone! As always, I wish you all a very spooky synth filled evening.  This year, my Halloween treat is an Arturia Minbrute!  I literally just opened it up to take these pics.  Click them for the full size wallpaper glory.  Note the MATRIXSYNTH M!  My wife did that as a surprise this year.  My daughter made the pumpkin cat and I went with the classic pumpkin on the left.  Remember to check out the Halloween channel for everything that's gone up so far.  We had a great turn out this year!  And don't forget, Halloween isn't over yet, we still have Dia Di Los Muertos!!!

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Waldorf MicroWave XTk Digital Wavetable Synthesizer Demo

Published on Oct 31, 2013 zibbybone·133 videos

"I filmed this footage a year ago just before I sold and shipped it and I just now got around to editing. Enjoy the unique sounds this synth is capable of."

Waldorf PULSE 2 -- 1st Encounter --- Real Time ARPEGGIO Tweaking

Published on Oct 31, 2013 LESINDES·115 videos

BRANDNEW WALDORF PULSE 2
1st Encounter Session Outtake
ARPEGGIO
Erratic in the beginning
After while doing quite well :-)

Walldorf Pulses on eBay

John Carpenter's Halloween

The Original Classic Halloween Theme by John Carpenter 1978 Jack Pumpkinking·14 videos

via Moog Music Inc on Facebook

"I used only the modular system Moog III: five boxes of modules, with 4 sequencers, two keyboards, and a Ribbon Controller. I had [...] other instruments, their sound did not match the quality we were looking for. I had written the #Moog Modular Systems Handbook for Bob Moog, and without reservation preferred the quality of this famous instrument to any other."

-Dr. Daniel Wyman on his work with John Carpenter for the #Halloween soundtrack: www.cultureramp.com/killer-punk/"

Wendy Carlos' A Clockwork Orange

via Moog Music Inc on Facebook

"#Analog Ultra Violence

"Until the late 1960s, the soundtrack to evil ran to two extremes: orchestral menace and #theremin eeriness. Then came Wendy Carlos and A Clockwork Orange."

-Blood On The Moog analyzes the synthesizer's role in horror films: www.cultureramp.com/.."

Flame

"According to Nigel Kneale old houses can hold ghosts within their walls. What are you going to do to set them free? We all know what happened to Miss Havisham...

You are listening to: Guitar, MS20, M3X, Micron, JV2080, B4, Arturia Moog Modular V, Logic softsynths and Type 40 TARDIS."

via Chris Bond on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

New Corsynth C105 VC Noise / Lo-Fi Machine

"The C105 VC Noise / Lo-Fi Machine is a voltage controlled analog sample rate reducer with an internal white noise generator.

This module is based on a Sample and Hold designed to work at audio rates. The internal clock runs from 250Hz up to 40KHz and can be voltage controlled. This wide frequency range and two FM inputs ( one with a reversible attenuator ) allow to create subtle digital effects or really harsh and Lo-Fi sounds.

The internal noise generator in combination with the S&H make a perfect way to create pitched noise, very useful to synthesize drums sounds , drones and sound effects.

In addition, there is also a first order passive high pass filter with an independent output.

More info : http://corsynth.com/home/modules/c105vcnoise"

Audio demos below.

TRASH_AUDIO Synth Meet 13 - Asheville, NC

Published on Oct 31, 2013

http://trashaudio.com/?p=9701

Some synth spotting: Richard Devine's Star Destroyer eurorack modular, EMS SYNTHI, NIN's Alessandro Cortini's DSI Prophet-12, Madrona Labs SoundPlane, KORG MS20 Mini, Octatrack, Buchla Music Easel & More.

MATRIXSYNTH magnets at 2:53!!!

See the TRASH_AUDIO channel below for more coverage of the event including modular performances by Nine Inch Nail's Alessandro Cortini, Carl Oliver, Jason Butcher, & Don Hassler.

Meet D.O.R.T.H.E

D.O.R.T.H.E. from Lasse Munk on Vimeo.

"Meet D.O.R.T.H.E. She is currently 15”, pretty pale but an incredibly warm and caring max/msp patch, that creates music from your thoughts in the form of written words and sentences. She is amazingly well connected speaking several languages with which she controls a number of mechanical machines build almost entirely out of scrap electronics. She sometimes get surprised how much really well-functioning stuff gets thrown out every day, from several reasons - one being “the new model arrived”.

One visit to the junkyard provided her with roughly $300 worth of DC and stepper-engines, plus additional heaps of little useful things.

D.O.R.T.H.E. reuses words. She analyzes them, and use them for music creation because she believes that words, sentences and phonetics have many resemblances to music. Both one to one mappings like number of letters in a word translated to a pitch in music, but also emotional states like joy, distress, happiness, discomfort and fear.

D.O.R.T.H.E. is about re-cycling. Re-cycle words - turn them into music. Re-cycle electronics and turn them into instruments.

by lasse munk and søren andreasen"

See the Mechanical channel below for more!

Happy HalloSplenectomy from Medic

via Tom J Carpenter of Medic & Analogue Solutions on Facebook

Synth Rorschach #28 - Prepare for lift off!

via Facebook

What do you see?

See the Synth Rorschach channel below for more.

Tobias Studio Synclavier

Published on Oct 31, 2013

"Here's a quick tour of my studio, including the Synclavier. This video was made for the Swedish magazine 'Studio'."

Ancient Krell Program Card

Published on Oct 31, 2013

"Just soldered up this little program card for the Buchla Music Easel. For more on the Easel go to: buchla.com"

Not specifically a Halloween patch, but it's orange and there's some spooky sounds in there, so I'm giving it the label. See the Halloween channel link below for more. I'll add a link to the channel in the site links section directly above all posts as well.

Korg Volca Beats mods, Midi out mfb 522

Published on Oct 31, 2013 heodesalciphron·142 videos

"un nouveau séquenceur pour la 522 :)
a new sequencer for the 522 and clocked from the modular
http://www.dendrobate-magnetique.org/..."

KORG Volcas on eBay | MFB on eBay

Waldorf Q Rack Synthesizer Yellow

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STG Soundlabs Graphic Sequencer Module

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Red Witch Synthotron Synthesizer

Red Witch Synthotron First Glimpse
Uploaded on Jan 16, 2012 redwitchPedals·40 videos

via this auction

"The Synthotron is bringing the psychedelic fire of analog synth sounds to your guitar. Bathe in the glory of twin voices, amplitude modulation, envelope filtering, sample hold, as well as octave up and down.... It's a psychotropic "love in" for your axe. Can you dig it?"

Red Witch Synthotron Synthesizer Features
Amplitude modulation and envelope filter
Octave up and octave down
Rugged construction
9 volt operation"

This is the first Red Witch post.

JoMoX XBase 09 with XRom 8-bit Sample Expansion SN 0303-2494

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via this auction

Pics of the inside with expansion card below.

"This unit is in most excellent condition all around. It has the latest OS 2.09 ROMs, which fixed a lot of bugs from the earlier OS versions.

Also, it is a rare unit to find in that it has the XRom Expansion, which allows you to load your own samples into the 8-bit sample ROM.
To be clear, it does not allow you to directly sample on the machine, but does allow you to put whatever samples you choose into the unit via a Sysex transfer.
More info can be found here: http://frequencyresponse.ch/xrom/

It's not an easy mod to do, and to do it right. It really adds another dimension to the machine. With the very flexible sequencer, you could actually switch to a different sample being played on each step.

I am sure you know that the unit does a great job at emulating TR-909 sounds and goes beyond that as the sequencer and on-board LFOs allow for some very unique programming and sound shaping in realtime.

Check online if you need more details/demos. To get you started, here's a link to JoMoX's page on the unit.

Please browse my other listings"

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Jen SX-1000 Synthetone with 7 Original Preset Patch Sheet Overlays

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via this auction

"Jen SX-1000 Synthetone. In lovely original condition and in full working order and complete with all the coloured control caps and the 7 original patch cards (Brass 1, Brass 2; Piano, Flute; Violin, Cello; Hammond Organ 1, Hammond Organ 2; Human Voice 1, Human Voice 2; Synthesizer, Electronic Drum; Blank Patch Card) plus sheet music/patch card stand, the Owner's Manual and the Technical Schematic circuit diagram booklet..."

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Space Funk #01 with Roland Super JX-10

Published on Oct 31, 2013 MAWW Records·18 videos

"Playing with my new Roland Super JX on split mode! It's very nice to create 80's funky themes like this! Hope you enjoy it! I'll definitely drop more sounds from this synthesizer!

Gear:

Roland Super JX-10 (Bass and Pad)
Boss Dr-660 (Drums)

Recorded by Pedro Zopelar.

São Paulo
Brazil"

Turning a A-115 into a nice little weird sequencer

Published on Oct 31, 2013 GruithuisenCityMan·470 videos

"It is possible to turn a Doepfer A-115 into a nice little weird sequencer. The result is often somewhat strange but always interesting ! Some reverb added for a nicer sound."

Sending two VCOs into one Doepfer A-115
Published on Oct 31, 2013

"It is possible to send two detuned VCOs into one Doepfer A-115. The result is often somewhat weird but always interesting ! Some reverb added for a nicer sound."

modular & drums jam

Published on Oct 31, 2013 heodesalciphron·141 videos

"*PZ. doepfer dark energy + darktime + korg volca beats + Roland Space Echo
¤DH. tvco makenoise QMMG Wogglebug phonogene maths Mutable instruments Anushri MFB 522

«Si je devais m'exprimer, sur ce sujet, d'une façon plus simple encore, je dirais : il y a un degré d'insomnie, de rumination, de sens historique qui nuit à l'être vivant et finit par l'anéantir, qu'il s'agisse d'un homme, d'un peuple ou d'une civilisation. »

2.013 10 31 no preset. torann."

Helloween Motion Mapping Loops

Helloween Motion Mapping Loops from MotionMappingLoops on Vimeo.

"all our Helloween Season Motion Mapping Loops on Parade!
check out direct purchase options (only 2.99 US-Dollar each! no regsitration required )
over here https://vimeo.com/album/2566354"

via Michael Junck on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

See the Halloween channel below for more Halloween goodness!!

Doepfer A144 Morph Controller Basics

Published on Oct 31, 2013 Raul's World of Synths·237 videos

"A short look at the Doepfer A144 Morph Controller. Includes a discussion of some of the basic features and functions of the the A144. This module is intended as an expander unit for the Doepfer A135 Voltage Controlled Mixer.Sound and video by Raul Pena."

Doepfer A144 Morph Controller- Audio Demo Part One-Basic Morphing
Published on Nov 7, 2013

"A short demonstration on the basic morphing with the Doepfer A144 Morph Controller. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Doepfer A144 Morph Controller- Audio Demo Part One- Basic Morphing Continued
Published on Nov 14, 2013 Raul's World of Synths·239 videos

"A short demonstration on the basic morphing with the Doepfer A144 Morph Controller. Part Two of Two.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Doepfer A144 Morph Controller Audio Demo 2-Basic Waveshaping Part One
Published on Nov 21, 2013 Raul's World of Synths·240 videos

"The next audio demonstration in the Doepfer A144 Morph Controller series. This week we look at the use of this module as a basic Waveshaper. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Doepfer A144 Morph Controller Audio Demo Part Two-Basic Waveshaping Continued
Published on Dec 26, 2013 Raul's World of Synths·245 videos

"The Next section of the Doepfer A144 Morph controller Series. We review the 'wave shaping' using the A144. Review discussion from last time, includes Audio demonstrations.Sounda and Video by Raul Pena.
For Article on Interpolating Scanner
by Juergen Haible
http://www.jhaible.com/tonline_stuff/..."

Doepfer A144 Morph Controller-Experimenting with A144 and Conclusion Part One

Published on Jan 2, 2014 Raul's World of Synths·246 videos

"Part one of two in the final segment in the Doepfer A144 Morph Controller series. A demonstration of patching with various effects. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Doepfer A144 Morph Controller-Experimenting with A144 and Conclusion Part Two

Published on Jan 9, 2014 Raul's World of Synths·247 videos

"Part Two of two in the final segment in the Doepfer A144 Morph Controller series. A demonstration of patching with various effects. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Dirty Van Gogh - Dakota

Published on Oct 30, 2013 dvgmusick·3 videos

Consider this one rated R little kiddies. Slasher bits at 1:26 on. No minors!!! If you don't like violence I recommend skipping although it is of the campy-blood-unrealistically-spraying-everywhere sort of violence.

Don't miss Crispin Glover with some nice platform shoes & a cat water skiing in the beginning.

See the Halloween label below for more!

Blood of my blood (excerpt)

This one in via Todd Barton

"A track from my 1983 score for the stage production of Dracula. Scored for two sting quartets (the KRONOS Quartet), JP-8 synthesizer, Roland MC-202, Wulitzer electric piano, waterphone and grand pianos.

This is an excerpt from a 12 minute piece.

For the synthgeeks, the multiple MC-202 sequences were tape-synced and all JP-8 tracks were individually performed onto an old Tascam 1/2" eight track tape deck."

Be sure to see the Halloween channel below for more Halloween posts.

"Pumpkin Muffins" - Clavia Nord Modular G1

Published on Oct 31, 2013 Time Synth Project·48 videos

"All sounds come from the Clavia Nord Modular G1 keyboard. A little bit of chorus plate effect from Lexicon MX300.

All polymeters in multiples of 7. Selecting between sequences in each slot A-D, with 3:7, 4:7, 5:7, 6:7 variations for polyrhythmic phrasing over the base sequence tempo of 60 bpm.

Hope you enjoy, Happy Halloween!"

See the Halloween channel below for more!

Halloween - Roland D50

"Happy Halloween from RetroSound.de
all sounds: Roland D50"

via Marko on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

See the Halloween channel below for more spooky posts!

Holocaust 3000 Halloween Track

via Paul Lawler on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge:

"This spooky track is 100% analogue using an Arp 2600, Minibrute, VCS3, Modular, Monotron Delay, MS20 etc etc:) http://paullawler.bandcamp.com/track/holocaust-3000"

See the Halloween channel below for more!

SH3ALLOWEEN

"A little S/H jam on the Roland SH3a going through the gated reverb of a Yamaha REX50. This was just done for Matrixsynth's Halloween special."

via Alan Currall on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

See the Halloween channel below for all Halloween posts!

Dicte Le Docte Rythme À L'Autodidacte 31 Octobre 2013

"Composition Live at home for Haloween or allo wind by ERT aka +ert+ lias Eric TROCHU"

via Eric Trochu on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

See the Halloween channel below for more.

Touch MIDI Controller Prototype

Published on Oct 30, 2013 Yann Seznec·42 videos

"A prototype of a capacitive touch sensing USB MIDI controller.
Using copper tape, a bunch of 1Mohm resistors, and a Teensy++ controller board."

New Yann Seznec channel for this one.

Yamaha VL-1 Virtual Acoustic Synthesizer SN KHO1401

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"Yamaha VL-1 Virtual Acoustic Synthesizer very rare and in very good condition. It sounds great for realistic woodwind/brass/orchestral sounds. It is fully functional (including mod wheel and controller) but the LCD has lines across it. (check last picture) You can still read it, but the lines jitter a little."

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Alesis Andromeda A6 Synthesizer

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Analogue Solutions Vostok

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"Full Spec:
All circuits are totally analogue with the exception of the MIDI interface. This is the Version 2 Vostok with 3 analog oscillators and new metal case!

484 Matrix patch panel points / 69 Sockets / 52 Rotary controls / 13 LEDs / 20 Switches / 2 Displays

Dimensions
Dimensions shown do not include feet/handles/catches/corners pieces.
Complete closed case: 274 (H) x 440 (W) x 188 (D)
Weight: 19 pounds with lid on.
Lid depth: internal 50mm (enough to leave in patch leads). External 134mm

Control Modules
MIDI to CV Converter
CV1 (pitch) / CV2 (controller) / Gate / Accent / Legato, MIDI Thru, channel select, manual trigger

Joystick
2 way joystick controller

Sequencer
8 step CV & Gate analogue sequencer, range switch, manual step

Audio Modules
VCO1: Saw / Square / Tri waves, Glide, Sync
VCO2: Saw / Square waves, Pulse Width, Glide, Sync, Sub outs
VCO3: Saw / Square waves, Pulse Width, Glide, Sync, Sub outs
Noise: White noise source

Voltage Controlled Multimode Filter
2 Filters based on Korg MS20 circuitry. Independent Cut Off and Resonance for Low Pass Filters and High Pass Filters. The VCLPF and VCHPF combine to produce a 3rd filter type, Band Pass

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MOOG MG-1 Analog Synthesizer Refurbished SN 17 261

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Yamaha RX-5 Digital Rhythm Programmable Drum Machine

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EKO Dream Box 12 Vintage Drum Machine Made in Italy

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magnetic bug and omnichord by folktek

Published on Oct 31, 2013 pianoloft·217 videos

"combining the splittering sound of the magnetic bug with the melancholic character of the omnichord - both instruments by folktek: http://folktek.com/"

Folktek on eBay (RSS)

Dentaku - Ototo Experimental PCB Based Synthesiser

Dentaku - Ototo from Broadway on Vimeo.

From the team that brought us Sound Chasers.

"Meet Ototo, an experimental printed circuit board (PCB), which, combining sensors, inputs and touchpads, allows you to easily create your own electronic musical instrument.

Designed by Dentaku, Ototo allows anyone to unpack a kit and make anything from drum sets out of saucepans to origami that sings when touched. Sign up for updates from Dentaku on Ototo http://dentakulondon.com/work/ototo/"

This is the first post to get the Dentaku channel label.   I added it to the Sound Chasers post as well.

The Simpsons Meet Phantom of The Paradise - Ultimate Halloween Synth Flick?

via Moog Music Inc. on Facebook

"The #Simpsons pay tribute to doom-synth composer Winslow Leach in the opening sequence of Treehouse of Horror XXIV"

And the trailer for the original featuring the massive modular TONTO.  The Ultimate Halloween synth movie?

Uploaded on Dec 2, 2007 mousepod·22 videos

"The original theatrical trailer for DePalma's masterpiece. See it now!"

Phantom of The Paradise on Amazon

Frequency Central Wave Runner and Trans Europa Panel Designs

via Frequency Central

Elgam Talisman

Published on Oct 31, 2013 Centrala Sound·17 videos

More organ than synth, but still some interesting synthetic sounds in there.

Carl Oliver - Experiment Twenty Four

Published on Oct 31, 2013 Carl Oliver·24 videos

"A Video Series of Short Eurorack Modular Impromptu Experiments and Improvisations."

Native Instruments releases MASCHINE STUDIO and MASCHINE 2.0 Software

Published on Oct 31, 2013 Native Instruments ·321 videos

Update: Additional videos below!

"Native Instruments releases MASCHINE STUDIO and MASCHINE 2.0 Software

Berlin, October 31, 2013 – Native Instruments today released MASCHINE STUDIO and MASCHINE 2.0 – the new flagship groove production studio and next generation of MASCHINE software. MASCHINE STUDIO joins the acclaimed family of MASCHINE products with expanded tactile control and two hi-resolution color displays. Powerful new MASCHINE 2.0 delivers a new mixer page, new audio engine, dynamic drum synth plug-ins, and much more to all three MASCHINE hardware versions. MASCHINE STUDIO is available now at the NI Online Shop and at retailers worldwide. MASCHINE 2.0 is included with MASCHINE STUDIO and all MASCHINE and MASCHINE MIKRO products shipped on or after November 1, 2013. Current MASCHINE 1.8 users can also upgrade to MASCHINE 2.0 for $99 / 99€ / ¥ 9,800.

MASCHINE STUDIO features the same highly-responsive, multi-color backlit pads as MASCHINE and MASCHINE MIKRO, a new Edit Section with jog wheel, and a dedicated Level Section. The unit's two hi-resolution color displays enable producers to focus on MASCHINE's tactile workflow with detailed visual feedback of software functions directly on the hardware. When editing, slicing, and composing, the displays show an overview of the full selection on the left screen while the right screen allows for detailed fine-tuning. Projects, groups, sounds, samples, effects, and instruments with KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects product icons are easily browseable directly from the hardware.

MASCHINE STUDIO's new Edit Section provides dedicated buttons and a jog wheel with LED indicators. The jog wheel allows quick adjustments to volume, tempo, and swing settings, and accelerates browsing and editing. The Level Section provides a convenient volume knob and a multi-purpose meter display for master, group, sound, and cue levels plus monitoring for up to four selectable input sources when a multi-channel audio interface is connected. MASCHINE STUDIO's dedicated sampler, arranger, mixer, and browser buttons allow fast switching between different stages of production. A highly sturdy, built-in collapsible stand provides the optimal angle for working with MASCHINE STUDIO.

MASCHINE 2.0 delivers powerful new features to MASCHINE STUDIO, and both generations of MASCHINE, and MASCHINE MIKRO. A tag-based attribute browser makes samples and presets easy to find while the new plug-in strip displays MASCHINE's internal plug-ins by their individual user interfaces – a faster, more accessible way to select and process sound. A brand-new mixer page provides detailed level adjustment and flexible routing of MASCHINE 2.0's aux sends, plug-ins, and unlimited groups and insert effects. A new audio engine with multi-core technology adds sidechaining and allows higher instrument, effect, and plug-in counts, faster load times, the latest advancements in professional sound quality, and more.

Also new and exclusive to MASCHINE 2.0 are five drum synth plug-ins capable of a wide range of sounds – from crisp and digital, to warm and analog, featuring accurate acoustic-sounding drums. Delivering a signature sound and a refined level of control, these plug-ins are fully-adjustable and automatable directly from MASCHINE STUDIO's hardware.

MASCHINE 2.0 comes with an 8+ GB sound library of professional, production-ready sounds and can host any VST or Audio Units plug-in. Also included are full versions of Native Instrument's acclaimed MASSIVE synthesizer, the unique synthesizer for percussive and mallet sounds PRISM, the powerful compressor SOLID BUS COMP, and the meticulously sampled vintage electric piano SCARBEE MARK I, providing a versatile setup ready for any production task. MASCHINE can be used as a standalone on either MAC or PC systems, but also loads as a VST, Audio Units or AAX plug-in in all major DAWs for seamless integration with existing production environments.

MASCHINE STUDIO is available for purchase at retailers worldwide and at the NI Online Shop for $999 / 999 € / ¥ 104,800. MASCHINE 2.0 is included with MASCHINE STUDIO and all MASCHINE and MASCHINE MIKRO products shipped on or after November 1, 2013. Current MASCHINE users can purchase MASCHINE 2.0 on the NI Online Shop for $99 / 99 € / ¥ 9,800. Customers who purchased MASCHINE or MASCHINE MIKRO between October 1, 2013 and November 1, 2013 will receive a free download for MASCHINE 2.0 on November 1, 2013."

Additional information on MASCHINE STUDIO is available at:
www.native-instruments.com/maschinestudio

A dedicated micro site showcasing the features of MASCHINE STUDIO
and MASCHINE 2.0 is available at: www.beat-these.com

Maschine Studio and V2.0 Software In Depth Review

Published on Oct 31, 2013 sonicstate·570 videos

"With two new AMOLED screens and a more integrated control surface, Maschine Studio is now the flagship hardware in the range, with a major software upgrade in V 2.0 which also is compatible with the existing Maschine Hardware, there's a lot to digest. Gaz Williams takes us for a deep appraisal of the two new components."

Maschine 2.0 Software Overivew

Published on Oct 31, 2013 SoundsAndGear·554 videos


Don't miss the preview tutorial videos by FluxWithIt previously posted here (scroll down to get to them).

MATHS 2013 Advanced Envelope Techniques

Published on Oct 31, 2013 MAKEN0ISE·23 videos

"Demonstration of some complex envelope shapes using the 2013 MakeNoise MATHS, coming to you straight from a work bench at the Make Noise shop."

Kinetik Laboratories Tecno Machine

via the Kinetik Laboratories prototype section.

"Easy but juicy sounding square wave generator.

It has three oscillators, two of them can be used as LFO.

Contain a four step sequencer used to control a low pass filter."

Mr. Hyde and Xmatrix mixer

Published on Oct 31, 2013 Kinetik Laboratories·11 videos

"Mr Hyde is getting a Xmatrix mixer treatment.
A single source processed by different effects.
Check our website:
http://kinetiklaboratories.blogspot.it/"

Bleep Labs Pico Paso Drone for Halloween

Published on Oct 30, 2013 Bleep Labs·28 videos

"A little drone for Halloween.

Pico Paso into mixer - Out to DL4 and back to mixer - Out to RRV-10 to camera"

http://bleeplabs.com

Remember to see the Halloween channel below for more!

Richard Devine's Star Destroyer

via Richard Devine on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"Patch building - Star Destroyer"

MacBeth Miniature Utility White Noise Generator

via Ken MacBeth on Facebook

"I'm getting a stack of MacBeth Mk1 Modules out to three clients, you know who you are!......here's a photo of a miniature utility White Noise Generator circuit board that I'm about to turn into a small PCB that will add a very useful White Noise normalized to Audio Input 3 on the Filter Series!"

Crooked & 13th Gate Halloween Tracks

Two more Halloween tracks via The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge.

The first is Crooked by Dave O Mahony:  "1st try out with the new TR606. SH101 bass & pads. Tom Waits on vox. Done for the MuffWigglers Halloween post..."

The second is 13th gate from Mark Harrop: "Don't you hate it when you start patching a modular on Friday the 13th and end up opening the gates of hell?

Seems like that wasn't a copy of Allen Strange bound in human skin after all.

Stupidly simple patch. Synthi trap gen and uVCF modulated by S/H CV being mutated by Plague Bearer."

CLAVIA NORD LEAD 3 20-VOICE PERFORMANCE SYNTHESIZER

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"At first glance Nord Lead 3 may look like a 'beefed up' Nord Lead 2 but don't let your eyes fool you - it's a completely new synthesizer. With the first Nord Lead, Clavia introduced the "Virtual Analog" concept: analog synthesis emulated in real-time by digital signal processors, coupled with a fast and immediate 'one-knob-for-each-function' user interface. With Nord Lead 3 "Virtual Analog" is not a correct definition anymore - it can do so much more. Take for example the new sound engine: a combination of traditional shapable analog waveforms and an extremely user-friendly 2 or 4 operator FM engine. It's about all you need to create most types of electronic sounds. Like before, no samples or wavetables are used - everything is generated in real-time for outstanding sound quality and expressiveness. With Nord Lead 3 the 'Virtual Analog' synthesizer steps up to a higher level. That's why Nord calls it an 'Advanced Subtractive Performance Synthesizer.'.."

The Nord Lead 3 departed from the characteristic Nord Lead sound of the 1 and 2, which later returned again in the Nord Wave and now the 4.  It is definitely an interesting synth in history.

ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS RED SQUARE V2

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"The Red Square V2 is a analogue monophonic, patchable synthesizer with 1/4" jacks housed in a rugged 19" 5U metal case.

VCOs feature separate glide controls. Waveforms are triangle, saw and square and each has a dedicated level control. VCO1 has additional sync input and a sub-oscillator that is routed directly to the mixer. The mixer blends noise, ring mod and an external signal as well. 24dB Moog filter with CV resonance control and cross modulation from VCO1. VCA with 3 modes (EG1, Gate, Thru). EG1: attack-release with switchable sustain. EG2: ADSR with positive and inverted output. VC-LFO with saw, inv saw, square, triangle. Other features are Sample&Hold, Midi/CV-interface, three sets of multiples and a headphone output."

DISTRICTLive Electronic Music (Electro Jazz / Lounge)

Published on Oct 30, 2013 DJ Galactic·84 videos

"Live Electronic Music (Electro Jazz / Lounge) Video by DJ Galactic.
Here is my new pattern on Korg Electribe "District" with some nice bass live variations. http://www.djgalactic.com"

electribes on eBay

Six-Trak through Effectron II ADM 1024

Published on Oct 30, 2013 SynthMania·283 videos

"A Sequential Circuits Six-Trak processed through a DeltaLab Effectron II ADM 1024"

Casiotone401's DIY Modular & Voltage Controlled Kaoss Pad Module

This is the latest 12 videos on Casiotone401's DIY Modular. You'll find more on the YouTube channel here.  Although the appearance of the modules look like Serge, not all are. Note the lack of banana jacks. You'll find posts referencing the modules in Japanese the the Go the bleep to sleep tumblr. Some of the modules include an Arduino based Quantizer, Synthacon VCF which references both the YuSynth and CGS models, an ACX Synth - e Druid LFO, and a CGS Serge Voltage Controlled Slope, and the VC KAOSS Pad KP3 module below.


Uploaded on Mar 15, 2011

"Japanino(Arduino) based CV to Midi - KP3
http://gtbts.tumblr.com/post/73533021..."

Serge - Heavy Random Pad

Published on Oct 30, 2013 djangosfire·144 videos

"Set up a pair of DUSG as oscillators (4x separate VCO's in total) - into a Variable Q VCF.

Also, used a Precision Oscillator mixed with the Bnadpass out of the VCF mixed into the Wave Multipliers... lower module.

Manually surfed the sounds as the SSG sampled "notes" from one of the Slopes.

All sounds Serge + TC Electronics Flashback x4 delay.

Thanks for watching!
- Djangosfire"

zo freq sync

Published on Oct 30, 2013 Ebotronix·847 videos

4ms Peg, OCD Beta Test 33, RCD
Analogue Systems RS100²,RS110²²,RS 170,RS 360²,RS500e²
Cyndustries Zo²
Doepfer A 101-2, A134²² ,A143-9 ,A 149-1, A185-2, A 138c
Flame Chord Machine²
Grendel Formant Filter²
foh choices

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Tomio Ueda Live with Tiptop Audio Drum Modules & More

Live Modular Set at Fully Patched [Kava Lounge, San Diego]


"Tiptop Audio drum modules, Z3000 mk2's, z2040's, and z4000 EG's...all in one Station 252 case."

http://tiptopaudio.com

Update: pic of the live setup below. The set also features a new TOMS909 drum module from Tiptop.

Fauxpocalypse

This one submitted in the spirit of Halloween via John Keston on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

A bit of a gear demo as well.

"This is the fifth in a series of mixes that I am creating by improvising on the DSI Tempest synched to the Korg Volca Keys, which is in turn synched to the Korg Monotribe. Minor editing for length and simple processing has been applied, but there's no extensive post-production or mastering. Produced in preparation for the event Pop-Up Northrop: Postfauxpocalypse on October 24, 2013"

Final week to see Tristan Perich's Microtonal Wall at MoMA

"Sunday is the last day of the Museum of Modern Art's Soundings: A Contemporary Score

Each of the 1,500 speakers in Tristan Perich's Microtonal Wall is tuned to play a specific tone, dividing four octaves into 1,500 microtonal pitches across its 25-foot length. The resulting cloud of frequencies resembles white noise from a distance, transitioning into individual tones as the viewer approaches the piece.

MoMA's first major exhibition of sound art presents work by Luke Fowler, Toshiya Tsunoda, Marco Fusinato, Richard Garet, Florian Hecker, Christine Sun Kim, Jacob Kirkegaard, Haroon Mirza, Carsten Nicolai, Camille Norment, Tristan Perich, Susan Philipsz, Sergei Tcherepnin, Hong-Kai Wang, Jana Winderen, and Stephen Vitiello. Organized by Barbara London, Associate Curator, with Leora Morinis, Curatorial Assistant, Department of Media and Performance Art.

Soundings: A Contemporary Score
On view: Aug 10 to Nov 3
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street, New York, NY (map)
More information:
http://tristanperich.com"

Some of you might remember Tristan Perich from his 1-bit synth and other projects.

Mister 1-2-3-4: "Talisman" & Other Spooky Tracks

Uploaded on Oct 6, 2011 Mister 1-2-3-4·9 videos

"Another spooky, animated music video adventure! Cookie Caboose and Busby Bulldog explore a haunted castle -- will the mysterious Talisman protect them from the malevolent spirits within? http://www.mr1234.com"

Halloween tracks by Mister 1-2-3-4. The second and third will play after the first, or you can use the controls at the bottom of the player to skip. Remember Halloween posts do not require synth spotting or synth demos. See the Halloween Channel below for more.

via Tim Durland on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

MOLDOVER's Four Track on KickStarter

via Kickstarter

"What's going on here!?!

Hi! My name is Moldover and I am ultra excited to announce the recording of my new album "Four Track"! It's inspired by a tape of songs I made when I was a kid. Back then, my music was simple and unpolished, but it came straight from the heart onto that tape. Now I'm bringing that soulful sincerity back into my music, and expanding it with new instruments, new sounds, and a whole new performance style. If you haven't already, please watch the video above to get the big picture!

What is that cassette-looking thing?

This album is my life's greatest work and I want it to be enjoyed by as many people as possible, but I can't release my new music as just a simple download. I needed to create something really special. For my last album I pioneered the idea of "instrument as packaging" with my Light Theremin CDs. I had a ton of fun making them and I learned so much that I decided to re-invent the idea for Four Track. The result is a cassette-sized instrument I call The Voice Crusher. Watch my Kickstarter video for a demonstration of how it works, and check out the rewards to your right if you think you might want one. Keep reading below for the full details of its design and production..."

via Rich Trapani on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

See the Moldover channel below for more posts featuring his creations.

Modular karrussell moozak 2013

Modular karrussell moozak 2013 from Andreas Schneider on Vimeo.

"September 2013 the modular installation by HerrSchneider called a karrussell has been seen in Vienna during the Moozak Festival in the "Wanne". Location was great, feeling was perfect and Jean-Marcel helped installing everything. There was many other interesting installations from france, poland and elsehwere, here is just a little impression on how people was playing the karrussell there."

A real life expression of Schneidersladen, autumn 2013 (german)

A real life expression of Schneidersladen, autumn 2013 (german) from HerrSchneider on Vimeo.

"HerrSchneider alias SchneidersBuero erzählt in seinem Schauraum alias SchneidersLaden von der Begestierung für elektronische Musikinstrumente, Modularsysteme und kleine Hersteller, von der Motivation seiner Kunden, von der Freude am einfachen Strom und dem Anspruch seines Handelns. Er erklärt seine Idee von der regelmäßigen Neuordnung des Ladens, der immer wieder anders zusammengebaut Kunden und Anwender auf immer wieder neue Ideen bringen soll und kann. Der Anspruch an Qualität und Motivation der Lieferanten wird mit den Gewohnheiten beim Kauf eines Bio-Apfels verglichen, was leider noch nicht der Realität des Marktes entspricht. Die derzeit ausgestellten Geräte in Ihrer Menge und die Athmosphäre des Ladens werden hervorragend echt dargestellt."

DJ - KoSMiX - Haunted Spaces - Spooky Places II - Halloween 2013 (original)

"Proudly presents a sequel to his exclusive Halloween treat of ghastly organs, dark horrifying, yet funky fx, bone-chilling arps & droning obscure pads, mysterious theremin-like tones and other grim oddities of the night, driven by a dancable evolving tech groove in the key of unsettling synthesis-to keep you moving! Features unique brew of original hand-crafted presets for Oatmeal, Dionysos-EX and Synth1 (inviting ghostly appearances to taunt you!) along with spooky & monsterous analog sounds of the AN1x & MS2000, for this haunted delightful evening of madness and mayhem! From creepy textures to gruesome fx, eerie atmospherics and more, there is bound to be something surprising and appetizing for everyone!

Wishing my family, friends & fans a happy & safe Halloween 2013!! =)
Enjoy this FREE download, and play it at your own Halloween party this year!!!"

via Roger Helfers on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Remember, Halloween all tracks are welcome. No synth spotting or synth demos required. See the Halloween channel below for more.

Halloween Pumpkins Sample Set

"Halloween Pumpkins features samples and unusual sound design experiments with traditional Halloween pumpkins. You will find spooky bowed textures, creepy hits, plucked rubber bands, a fake transistor organ and of course an experimental impulse response of the inside of a large pumpkin. The pumpkins were sampled with two mics, a large diaphragm condenser mic and a piezo attached directly to the skin, then mixed to match the perfect eerie sound.
Specifications

12 Kontakt Instruments (.nki)
5 Kontakt Multis (.nkm)
Up to 6 Round Robin samples
1 Custom Pumpkin IR
76 Samples (44.1kHz / 24Bit)
Formats: Kontakt and WAV
Sample sets including:
bowed textures, hits, plucked rubber bands, fake transistor organ"

CREAMWARE PRO 12 ASB SYNTHESIZER PROPHET 5 Emulator

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Moog Rogue - Vintage Analog Monophonic Synthesizer SN 7323

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"The Moog Rogue is a monophonic analog synthesizer produced by the original Moog Music in the early 1980s. The Rogue featured a 32-note keyboard and two VCOs. VCO number 2 is tunable between a half-step below to an octave above VCO number 1. This allows the Rogue to play atonal sounds like the Moog Prodigy..."

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