MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, October 10, 2013


Thursday, October 10, 2013

Tiptop Audio chill patch

Published on Oct 10, 2013 Tiptop .Audio·41 videos

"Everything inside the box, all sounds and effects."

Doepfer A135-1 QVCA/VCMIX basics

Published on Oct 10, 2013 Raul's World of Synths·234 videos

"A short description of the beasic features and functions of the Doepfer A135-1 Quad Linear VCA, Voltage Controlled Mixer. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Doepfer A135 Quad Linear VCA/ Voltage Controlled Mixer Audio Demonstration One
Published on Oct 17, 2013 Raul's World of Synths·235 videos

"A short demonstration of A135 Quad Linear VCA with oscilloscope views to show how external cv effects amplitude of an audio signal. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Doepfer A135 Quad Linear VCA/ Voltage Controlled Mixer Audio Demonstration Two
Published on Oct 24, 2013 Raul's World of Synths·236 videos

"The second of two Audio Demonstrations of A135 Quad Linear VCA with oscilloscope views to show how external cv effects amplitude of an audio signal. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Circuit Abbey - Intermix setup guide

Published on Oct 10, 2013 noisythang·14 videos

"Here's how to connect the Circuit Abbey Intermix to various things, this is a very nice unit, good for pairing with all sorts of stuff."

Skychord Utopia Synth King Capitol Punishment Sleepdrone

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ARP ODYSSEY Mk III

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Tiptop Audio Prototyping the Serge SSG & WAD PCB


Two Tweets via Tiptop Audio: 1, 2

S/H - Pulp Logic vs Toppobrillo

Published on Oct 10, 2013 ourigin·15 videos

"A comparison between the Pulp Logic and Toppobrillo S/H."

4ms QCD beta test 17'


Published on Oct 10, 2013 Ebotronix·812 videos

iPad Music App: Cube Synth

Published on Oct 10, 2013 musicgearvideos909·162 videos

"This is great for creating random presets. The results are amazing.
Go here for review and info: http://synthuniverse.com/cube-synth"

iTunes: Cube Synth - VirSyn

Amateur Chemist Turns Seven Today - Last Shot with Andrew Youssef

Today marks the seven year anniversary of Amateur Chemist. Those of you that have been coming to MATRIXSYNTH for a while might recognize the name. Amateur Chemist's pics, including NAMM coverage, have been featured here on MATRIXSYNTH numerous times dating all the way back to 2007.

Amateur Chemist is is Andrew Youssef, a professional, and I must say exceptional, photographer, mainly of bands during live concerts. His photographs are a mainstay in the Music section of the OC Weekly. You can see his most recent pics of Depeche Mode at the Staples Center here.

Normally I do not post on other site's anniversaries, but Amateur Chemist holds a special place in both MATRIXSYNTH-land and in my heart. Andrew brings me back to the early days of the site.  He reached out to me early on, and through the years we have kept in contact, albeit sporadically.  Sometimes we've gone nearly a year before touching base, but when we do it feels like just yesterday.  He's one of those people that makes you feel at home - safe.   I finally met Andrew in person at NAMM 2011 at the TRASH_AUDIO BBQ.

Not only is Andrew a great photographer, and all around great human being, he also has a level of strength I can only aspire to.  He is currently battling cancer.  He writes a column for the OC Weekly titled Last Shot, that focuses on his struggle with cancer while still getting out there and taking shots, both literally photographing concerts, and figuratively not letting cancer and the effect of his meds get in the way. The Last Shot column is inspiring and I highly recommend checking it out.

On his Twitter account @Amateurchemist today he posted: "Seven years ago today, I started a concert review/photography blog called Amateur Chemist. It changed my life."

It has not only changed his life, but the lives of so many others including myself.  Thank you Andrew! Happy Anniversary, and keep up the good fight.

4ms Modular Row Modules



via 4ms on Facebook

"Here's our upcoming case solution: Modular Row Modules.

Your synth is modular, and now your case is too.

Each row is an independent Eurorack case and can be latched together to form any size or shape system you need. Table top. Vertical wall. Console style. Angles and curves.

No screwdrivers or tools necessary, just snap the rows together and add angle pieces and support legs where you need them.

You can start a small Eurorack system with one row, then add more as it grows. Take one or two rows to a jam, or pull one out to re-configure without taking your whole system offline."

The Celebes Sea (featuring vintage analogue keys)

Published on Oct 10, 2013

"Original music featuring ARP2600, Moog Voyager, Mellotron, D6 Clavinet, Nord Electro 3 and Fender Rhodes"

Random Reaktor Stuff 03

Published on Oct 10, 2013 BrontoScorpioMusic·3 videos

"Another small Reaktor jam using some unfinished instruments.

The "Drone-Osc" uses a weird combination of phase modulation (like in the DX-7 and other FM synths) and phase distortion (Like the Casio CZ-1000). It can easily go from warm tones to harsh noise!"

MAschinestrument Vol.1 Native Instruments Maschine Expansion Pack



On Big Fish Audio here: http://www.bigfishaudio.com/detail.html?517935

"Maschinestrument Vol. 1 is a one of a kind sound expansion pack for Native Instruments Maschine.

Using advanced layering of analog hardware synths, acoustic vintage electric pianos, hybrid digital synthesis and the leading modeling synthesis techniques, each instrument is designed to inspire and fit into your mixes like no other product available for Maschine.

Intense Maschine optimization means that each patch takes advantage of Maschine specific effects and routing, tempo synced modulations, mod wheel control over filter sweeping, beat delays, grain effects, etc. All set up and ready to go so that you can spend more time playing and creating while maintaining access to deep sound sculpting tools right at your fingertips.

Maschinestrument Vol. 1 provides:
- 6.75 GB of uncompressed instruments formatted exclusively for use inside of Maschine.
- 256 presets specifically sculpted inside of Maschine, taking advantage of all of Maschine?s potential.
- Each patch contains 30-45 samples for the utmost detailed modulations and tone.
- Advanced tagging means always being able to find just the sound you need when you need it, with no fumbling through the massive 256 presets available.
- 9 type tags covering bass, fx sounds, keys, leads, mallet, organ, pad, synth, winds
- 22 subtype tags
- Perfect for quickly inspiring and getting the most from your Maschine."

Tom Oberheim with New Two Voice System Hardware Synth with Built-in Handle


via Jason Subtractive of Sound of Science and Analogue Solutions on Facebook

"Handle too..."

Two more pics via Gearslutz:

NIIO Analog Iotone Core

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" A box of instant techno, favoured by Blawan & the like. Very few of these about. Features & sound like nothing else.."

"The IOTINE CORE is an analog mixing tool designed to allow flexible sound shaping for a recording or live environment. The IC is ideal for breaking up a track for creative sound design and mixing. The dual VCF channels can be used for dynamic filtering, as well as to split and mix the sound by frequency. 14 analog saturation circuits are available for adding character and texture, as well as creating a unique space within the mix. The IC features 3 separate processing layers that each includes a Filter, VCA, and a selection of Saturation circuits. Both channels feature a smooth 12db VCF, ideal for audio filtering and reminiscent of 12db synth filters but with very low noise and full frequency range. The dual channel SAT selection with variable DRIVE offers rich texture and intensity circuits designed to alter sound density through a range of analog techniques. Dynamic movement of frequency and amplitude of the layers is a base design feature of the IC. The movement is derived from envelopes that are triggered by the input, resulting in organic and flexible modulation that conforms to the sound and creates a living animation that pulls out or pushes down elements of the sound. Further processing can be applied by separating the layers on output from the IC, allowing external mixing and effecting options that expand the unit into an incredibly flexible processing system..."

http://niioanalog.com/iotine-core

Bass Bot TT 303 + Korg Volca Beats Bundle

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"This package includes 1 x Bass Bot TT 303 + 1 x Korg Volca Beats + Midi Cable. We have these in stock ready to ship!!! The Bass Bot TT 303 ™ with InstaDJ O.S. ™ is an intelligent synthesizer / sequencer featuring 21st century transistor technology."

New KORG Volca Bass - Volca Beats - Volca Keys Set in US

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It looks like they are slowly trickling in. No official announcement on a full US release yet though.

Super Clean ROLAND JUNO-106

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ANI iPad Live Looping with QuNexus

Published on Oct 10, 2013

"ANI used QuNexus for a sweet live iPad performance.

Check ANI out here:

YouTube = http://www.youtube.com/user/BetterThanLasers
Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/animusicsf
Twitter = http://twitter.com/animusicsf"

iTunes: NanoStudio - Blip Interactive Ltd
QuNexus on eBay

Meng Qi - The Analog Lake


Published on Oct 10, 2013

"[where analog creatures live, there the analog lake is.]

All by Meng Qi except WYJ on camara.

Instrument : Stringless Lute into El Capistan / Continuum into Stuber
Stringless Lute made by Meng Qi + WYJ (Circuit design by Peter B, PCB design by Meng Qi)

mengqimusic.com"

Hertz Donut MKII messing around


Published on Oct 9, 2013 buriedintime·49 videos

"The Harvestman Hertz Donut MKII being modulated but a Vermona formulator, bubble sound VCOb. no filter, no fx. WMD MME as envelope, intellijel Linix as VCA, kilpatrick step sequencer providing notes and gates.

just exploring this some more. recently got it. long time lover of the HD MKI. they're very very different. i love the sounds i get from both :)

in this patch the VCOb provides some audio rate FM to the primary oscillator from time to time and the fourMulator is doing the rest.. along w/the CV from the step sequencer.

go to the Harvestman's website. download the manual for explanation of the modes and tracking and different wave shaper modes. it's easier for you to read it there than have me try to explain it.

i love how it sounds. very happy with it. it adds a lot to the oscillators i already have"

safe creations @ sonic circuits festival 10 5 2013

Published on Oct 9, 2013 dave vosh·65 videos

"electroacoustic duo performance from the sonic circuits festival, held on 10-5-2013 at atlas performing arts center in washington, d.c.

our thanks to s.c.d.c. for the opportunity !

ken moore - gongs
dave vosh - modular synthesizer" [with ribbon controller]

TB-303 emulation demo #2 on Spectralis 2 Roland Acid house demo --MIDERA--


Published on Mar 9, 2013 acemonvw·65 videos

"Artist: MIDERA
Song: Broken Circuit

Soundcloud:
http://soundcloud.com/midera

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/anat...
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/song...

Follow me on facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Midera/..."

via Michael Dennis Raleigh aka MIDERA on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

ADDAC Interactive User Guides Updated

via Addac Sys on The Muffwiglers Facebook

"We've updated a few of our Interactive User Guides where you can foresee how each module works, with real-time "oscilloscope" like graphics and sound. All of the new ones run directly on the product page and there's no need to download the Java App unless you want to try it offline.

So far these are the ones working already:
ADDAC201 Amplifiers
ADDAC203 CV Mapping
ADDAC204 VC CV Mapping
ADDAC206 Switching Sequencer
ADDAC502 Lissajous Curves"

November 2013 Episode of the Packrat Shout Out to Italian Fans


via The Packrat on Facebook

"Packrat and Buddy discuss the nature of synth nerdiness for the November edition of Keyboard Magazine! A shout out to all the Italian Packrat fans!"

http://umop.com

Good News Coming to The Bob Moog Foundation?


via The Bob Moog Foundation on Facebook

"The synth gods have been kind to us today.

More details coming soon."

Roland JX-3P Synthesizer & PG200 Programmer

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Gugabox Morph4 - checking new features

Published on Oct 10, 2013 gugabox·20 videos

"This video shows the new features of the Morph4
Not shown in the video: by pressing one of the four encoders, the controller will send a Program Change (eight in total)"

Pulser M-56 Electric Piano/ Drum Machine with Mic

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"Its an analog type preset piano from the late 1970's (educated guess) with microphone input and simple drum machine. Its in excellent near mint condition and 100% working. Sounds are typical of the kind of simple analog pianos of that era."

Roland Juno-106 with Custom Wood Sides SN 522278

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Yamaha SY-2 Vintage Analog Synthesizer (1975) SN 1832

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"This is a perfect condition Yamaha SY-2 analog Synthesizer. It is the grand brother of the first synthesizer to be built by Yamaha, the SY-1 (1974). It is the same with these upgrades: Built-in hard case, legs that can be stored in the case's lid, resonant high pass filter added alongside the resonant low pass, VCA envelope controls expanded to full ADSR. The aftertouch works fully which is rare on these synth."

New Novation Bass Station II in Box with Gig Bag

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Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter SN 450141 REV 4 with MPG-80 Programmer

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via this auction | helpshah (RSS)

Heavily Modded Doepfer MS404 Analog Synth with Moog 24dB Filter

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"This is a heavily modified Doepfer MS404 anlog monophonic synth, one of only two in the world. Already capable of strong bassline and leadline sounds, the mods turn this MS404 into a miniature modular system capable of some incredible sounds.

Unfortunately after being brought out of three years storage in good dry warm conditions this is no longer working. You will need a professional service to do anything useful with it, unless you intend to disassemble it for spares.

The MS404 features a single genuine analog oscillator with two waveshapes and Pulse Width Modulation, a Moog type 24dB per octave lowpass filter with full resonance, two LFO's with switchable speed ranges, ADSR and MIDI Input with Glide.

This specification makes the MS404 capable of some heavy analog bass sounds and cutting lead lines. With a similar layout to a Roland TB303 Bassline, it's not really a TB303 clone since its oscillator and filter are both much more powerful. Think more in terms of a MicroMoog in a rack.

The modifications take this MS404 to another planet. Firstly the ADSR can be bypassed so the synth drones on whatever note is played, and the VCA simply becomes a volume control. This makes the synth incredibly useful for drones and special effects sounds rather than simply bass or lead notes.

Secondly the two LFO's can both be switched from triangle to square wave - this was on the PCB as a jumper and makes a much wider variety of modulation types available.

Thirdly the output of the two LFO's can be merged so that both waveshapes reach filter and (if required) VCO. This is the killer modification, making the MS404 with its filter fully resonating sounds like the EMS VCS3 Synthi as used by Jean-Michel Jarre and by Tim Blake with Gong. Double modulation (at differing speeds) is a killer application for anyone wanting versatile analog synth abstract sound effects.

Fourthly the second LFO can repeatedly trigger the Envelope, making even more versatile effects noises and arpeggio-like patterns available.

Fifthly there's an added front panel minijack audio input to the filter making the MS404 easier to patch to a Doepfer or other modular system.

These modifications mean that this MS404 when working acts as incredible mini modular system with MIDI, in a very compact 1U 19-inch mounting.

How dead is this MS404? It powers up, so the power supply isn't burned out and there is no internal fuse to suspect. However there's currently no sound output and the LFO's appear to have stopped running. A shame, because immediately before going into storage it was sounding devastating.

You will need to be an experienced service engineer to get this working, or be willing to send it to one. You will not fix it by replacing a fuse or a loose socket. You will need someone who appreciates what the modifications are doing (they're very simple, mostly just a case of leading an existing PCB jumper out to a toggle switch).

Power cable not included (a simple IEC kettle mains lead). Knob caps not included (it had non-standard Moog-style knob caps anyway, not Doepfer system knobs). Some chassis screws missing, easily replaced.

Obviously this is sold on a no returns, absolutely no guarantees non-working basis. If fully working, it would probably fetch around £350."

Sequential Circuits Studio 440 SN 00189

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Published on Oct 8, 2013 DrZurkon·17 videos

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Note this is a functional boot up and condition oriented video for the auction and not a demo.

Pics of the inside below.

Roland Model 184 KEYBOARD for Roland SYSTEM 100M

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Roland System 100m

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112 VCO SN 353744
121 VCF SN 132213
130 VCA SN 162375
140 ENV SN 103124
150 Ring Mod, S&H, Noise, LFO SN 112220

Roland SH7 Analogue Synthesiser SN 700597

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"The SH7 was launched by Roland in 1978 as their flagship monosynth (although duophonic). Incorporating the filter from the Roland System 700 and offering a wealth of features, it stands as one of the iconic Roland monosynths. This is due to its oscillator power/flexibility, modulation options, punchy envelopes and sound processing capability."

1982 KORG Mono/Poly German Celestial Cave Ad


via Synthmuseum.de

Dieter Doepfer Workshop in Cologne, Germany Tuesday October 15


via musicstore.de

Googlish:

"On Tuesday, 15.10.2013 a special honor is bestowed from 15 clock in the department of the company synthesizer music store. On the third floor, with excellent views of the Cologne Cathedral, are none other than Dieter Doepfer, Andreas Schneider and Wouter Jaspers visit us during the Renaissance, and analog to perform a comprehensive workshop and training program. Dieter Doepfer is demonstrated in two workshops on the subject of analog sound generation modular system, even for beginners, the second part then Advanced.

Andreas Schneider on the day dedicated to the theme of "Modular systems as a public interaction - The Carousel," an installation specially created by him, which we will place on the day in the lobby of the Music Store.

Wouter Jaspers is from the coma electronics company, apposition of these two priorities, an overview, which he is now considering. Besides the NEUVORSTELLUNG his pedal RH301 he will arrive with modular systems to introduce, among other works, and the sound of his SVF201 Eurorack module.
To participate in the workshops with Dieter Doepfer we ask for a short email to synth@musicstore.de in order to ensure an appropriate sequence can."

Rhodes and Minimoog jam


Published on May 14, 2012

Starts at :48

"New videos: Moog lead solo over a new beat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHGbKn...
Epic Jupiter 8 and MS-20 jam: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jrTje...

[videos below]

Had a little jam in my home studio in Wellington, NZ - testing out doing some video, which I've never done before. I'm on my Rhodes Mark II 88 through the RE-201 Space Echo (which is disengaged) into a Fender 75 tube amp with a 15" cone. On left hand is a Minimoog Model D straight into the desk. I should've probably opened a filter a wee bit but I couldn't hear it properly (had it low volume through an amp so it wouldn't bleed into the amp mic). Ah well.

I do lots of recording work here in NZ and I'm looking to expand internationally (the wonders of the internet). Contact me here or on the email address at the end of the video if you are interested. I also have a couple of Hammond Organs and Leslies, a Clavinet, a Korg MS-20, and a Roland Jupiter 8. Oh and an upright Yamaha piano."

Minimoog jam over 'Tuff Puffin'

Published on Dec 4, 2012

"..as Puffin birds generally aren't that tough, I thought I'd pay homage to the anomaly - the TUFF Puffin. So tough he can't even spell tough. Now that's tough.

Made a new beat with Billy Martin's drums off the 'Illy B Eats' box set and my MS-20 (you'll need more than laptop speakers to hear the bass) and thought I'd have a little blat over it on the Minimoog. The Mini is going through an Electro-Harmonix Cathedral stereo reverb pedal in 'echo' mode which in stereo gives a ping pong delay effect. Naice."


MS-20, Jupiter 8, Space Echo and drums jam

Published on May 24, 2012

"The second installment! I got lazy with editing but I made sure Humphrey got in there! Anyway it's my Korg MS-20, Roland Jupiter 8 through a Roland RE-201 Space Echo, and Cory Champion on drums. That's his actual name. Pretty sweet. We improvised a wee spacey beaty jam for your ears. Once again if you would like to hire a squire for some keys or drums hit me up on the email address at the end. I can put you onto Cory too. Peace!"

buchla jam


Published on Oct 10, 2013 DrOctave1·267 videos

"250e,247v,Pendulum Ratchet,208r"

The v is for Mark Verbos Buchla clones and r for Roman Filippov.

[ Make Noise Patch Tips #3 ] MATHS 2013 Bouncing Ball w/ no VCA

Published on Oct 10, 2013 MAKEN0ISE·21 videos

"Make Noise Patch Tips #3: This week we look at creating a bouncing ball patch with the 2013 MATHS. Unlike the version from the manual, this approach to the patch does not require a VCA."

Infinite Sinewave - Live Set Snippet

Published on Oct 10, 2013

Some live QuNeo action.

"Full 1 hour set will air on Savage Night Radio.
Date: October 20th, 2013
Time: 5 pm, LA time. (Make sure you time change if you're in another city)
Location: www.savagenight.net

Infinite Sinewave will be in the chat room during the set to answer questions & receive feedback.

The track in the preview above is called "Ambassador" by Vince Moogin. You can purchase it on beatport @ http://www.beatport.com/track/ambassa..."

QuNeos on eBay

New Premium Max For Live Devices

Published on Oct 10, 2013

"Get an overview of three premium products that deliver on the creative promise of Max for Live - Spectrum Effects by Amazing Noises, AutoBeat by K-Devices, and RokVid by Adam Rokhsar.

Learn more about these premium devices: https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/inspi..."

METAMORPH - Electroacoustic & Designed Sound Effects Library

Published on Oct 9, 2013 twistedtools·69 videos

"METAMORPH - Electroacoustic and designed sound effects library
BUY NOW: http://twistedtools.com/shop/samplepa...

AUDIO DEMOS:
https://soundcloud.com/twistedtools/s...

METAMORPH is a vast collection of electroacoustic and designed sounds, developed by Italian sound artists BJM Mario Bajardi and Komplex (Iter-Research). METAMORPH takes heavily processed violins, pianos and acoustic instruments and morphs them into impacts, sci-fi atmospheres, user interface elements and beyond.

METAMORPH features over 2.1 gigabytes of 24bit/96khz audio, embedded with Soundminer ready metadata to easily facilitate the discovery of new sounds for your next music or game production. Also included in the package are sampler presets for most major formats. Native Instruments Reaktor owners may take advantage of the included MP16d sampler, which comes equipped with a custom Lemur Template by Antonio Blanca.

Whether you're a sound designer looking for alien textures or an electronic musician seeking out unusual timbres, METAMORPH features something for you.
METAMORPH is available at the Twisted Tools shop for just $69.

Main Features:

iSEM from Arturia preset demo and review for iPad

Published on Oct 10, 2013 thesoundtestroom·145 videos

"Going through some of the 500 factory presets of this stunning sim of an old 1974 Oberhiem S.E.M..this is spectacular...for more info on all iOS, iPad and iPhone apps and lots more visit www.discchord.com or http://forum.audiob.us/"

iTunes: Arturia iSEM - Arturia

Cat and Catstick


Published on Oct 10, 2013 GForceSoftwareTV·81 videos

"A short video showing the Octave Cat SRM II and the Catstick in use. Hopefully we'll get time to do a proper video on this superb synth soon."
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