MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, February 13, 2014

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Quadrophonic Basics with Doepfer A-100 System Part One-Patch #1

Published on Feb 13, 2014 Raul's World of Synths·252 videos

"A short introduction discussing quadrophonic sound using a Doepfer System 100. Beginning of Patch example #1 with Quadrophonic sound using the Doepfer A144.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Quadrophonic Basics with Doepfer A-100 System Part Two- Patch #1

Published on Feb 20, 2014 Raul's World of Synths·253 videos

"Continued exploration discussing quadrophonic sound using a Doepfer System 100. with Patch example #1 with Quadrophonic sound using the Doepfer A144.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Quadrophonic Basics with Doepfer A100 system Part Three-Patch #2

Published on Feb 27, 2014

"A continued exploration of a second quadraphonic sound patch with a Doepfer A-100 system. This patch involves the A174 joystick explored in a different series.
Sound and video by Raul Pena."

Quadrophonic Basics with Doepfer A100 system Part Four-Patch #2

Published on Mar 6, 2014 Raul's World of Synths·255 videos

"A continued exploration of a second quadraphonic sound patch with a Doepfer A-100 system. This patch involves the A174 joystick explored in a different series.
Sound and video by Raul Pena."

Malekko OSCILLATOR II Giveaway!

via Malekko Heavy Industry on Facebook

"OSCILLATOR II GIVEAWAY!

Another chance to win a super-awesome Malekko product!
That's right- the Richter Oscillator II euro module! 100% analog! Incredible sounding! 14hp!
But you know all that, and that's why you want it!

The info:
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Drawing entry is automatic when you share this post on your timeline with your Facebook friends and like this page! The winner will be randomly selected from all entrants on Wednesday, February 19th and posted via this Facebook page. Win now."

Improvistation with Volcas and Monotribe

Published on Feb 12, 2014 meisterjaan·50 videos

atonal

Published on Feb 13, 2014 Ebotronix·947 videos

Roland System 100 Sample & Hold
Buchla System #1
Roland Jupiter 6 (HP pad)
Moog CP251
Sherman Filterbank 2
Alesis 3630,Philtre
Yamaha MCS 2
FX Lexicon PCM 90, Boss VF 1

First Clip of the New Roland AIRA TR-08 & TB-3 in the Wild

via Patrick Fridh on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge via benwestbeech on Instagram

"So the @Roland_UK Tr-08 and the Tb-3 are fuckin amazing. 808 909 built in and interchangeable. It's UNREAL. I'm blown away. @jamiewamy"

UVI Vector Pro - Prophet VS & Yamaha SY22 Inspired Vector Synth Collection

Vector Pro | Official Trailer UVI©

Vector Pro | Showcase Published on Feb 13, 2014 UVIofficial·49 videos

"Vector Pro is a vector synthesis collection inspired by the Sequential Prophet VS and Yamaha SY22. Three digital vector synth instruments from the sounds software designer: UVI.

❐ Buy Vector Pro : http://www.uvi.net/vector-pro.html
❐ UVI Official Website : http://www.uvi.net

NEW! 3 activations per license: Vector Pro features a newly improved licensing model allowing a single license to be activated on 3 devices (computer hard drives and/or iLok keys).

Vector Pro provides you with a great suite of instruments aimed at the imaginative sounds of vector synthesis. A collection of expressive musical options each with deep editing and performance capabilities are delivered through three sample libraries: Vector Pro VS, VX & 22.

Vector Pro VS
Influenced by the brilliant digital vector synthesis engine of the Sequential Prophet VS, Vector Pro VS offers an efficient and flexible single oscillator system which expresses quite unmistakably the qualities of the Prophet VS.

Vector Pro VX
Vector Pro VX takes things a step further with a dual-layer system built on a library of raw multi-sampled waveforms. This system delivers independent control of each layers amp, filter, stereo and effects sections, step modulator and two versatile arpeggiators providing vast opportunities for sound design.

Vector Pro 22
Inspired by another vector synth classics, the Yamaha SY22, Vector Pro 22 is made in the same depth and fashion as Vector Pro VS. UVI sound designers captured its own unique character and modulation opportunities to boost this great collection.

Vector Pro provides a vast sounds collection of both impeccable quality and distinct character. With over 500 patches and a library of 30GB, this great vector synth suite presents a profusion of timbres suitable for all styles and genres.

UVI© Sounds & Software, an award-winning designer of virtual instrument software and sounds.
UVI strives to develop innovative, engaging and inspiring sound libraries that support and advance the craft of today's musicians, audio professionals and enthusiasts through high quality audio production software.
With a vast collection of sample library ranging from vintage digital synthesizers to virtual instruments tailored for different music genres, UVI sound software are crafted to deliver the finest experience possible, offering unique and inspiring palettes, the highest sound quality, efficient and reliable performance and masterfully designed user interfaces.
With over 10 years of experience in the music producing software industry, UVI has delivered the UVI Engine - a 64-bit hybrid synthesis, sampler and effects environment delivering breakthrough performance and an unprecedented feature set.
Leveraging a deep technology portfolio, extensive experience and a passion for sound, UVI continues to push forward - creating new and imaginative tools that both enable and inspire."

Sequential Circuits Pro One Vintage Analog Synthesizer

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"Super clean 110 volt J wire from a non smoking studio."

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Korg 800DV Analogue Synthesizer

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Ambient with Analogue Solutions Leipzig-S

Published on Feb 13, 2014 Trooper Starship·24 videos

"an older track, drums: Cubase, Pads: Mox6, all the rest: Leipzig-S
the part of the Leipzig-S was recorded live in one piece!

i had redo the video because i used parts of Nasa in the older one and they said they would send me to the moon..."

ms20 imprompti - paulo beto

Published on Feb 13, 2014 Paulo Beto·175 videos

"screaming jay korg"

RC CIRCUIT BENT 'PANDORAS DRONE BOX' ATMOSPHERIC SOUND GENERATOR SYNTHESISER MACHINE

Published on Feb 13, 2014 djwidow420·280 videos

"CUSTOM BUILT BY RESONANCE CIRCUITS. FOR SALE ON EBAY. FOLLOW ON TWITTER @ RCircuits"

"'PANDORA'S DRONE BOX'

This bespoke one of a kind synthesiser producers the most beautiful extreme dronescapes, rhythmic patterns, choral pads, sonorous evolving atmospheres and industrial sounds

Pandora's box is a custom built drone synthesiser combined with a custom filter bank - creating dense, thick barrages of sounds and sweeping drones

Controls

master power on/off toggle switch

'on' indicator lamp

3 x rate controls - oscillator controls for frequency and pulse rates - use to adjust the speed of modulation

filter modulation oscillator - a fourth oscillator is routed directly to the filter frequency and when turned on, injects an additional waveform as well as distortion

filter modulation oscillator on/off toggle switch

filter frequency control

filter resonance control

output envelope blue lamp - provides a visual of the pulsating output signal

output volume control

1/4" jack output

powered by 1x9v battery

This synthesiser has been built into a wood casing that features aluminium control plates and corner finishing pieces. This is a bespoke one-off piece from resonance circuits

case dimensions - H 10.5 X W 20 X D 15 (cm)"

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Introducing The KissBox CVToolbox

Update: Official price is 430 Euros (~$589) including VAT. Street price may be 10% less.

"The CVToolbox is a complete standalone synthesizer control engine, much more powerful than a simple networked CV interface, which replaces up to 24 Low Frequency Oscillators, 16 Envelope Generators, and 24 modulation matrices. The CVToolbox is designed to work with any vintage or modern analog machine, modular or desktop format. You can then keep the space in your synthesizer rack for signal generation and processing modules, and control these modules directly by the CVToolbox.

The CVToolbox can be used in a completely standalone mode (controlled by a MIDI keyboard over RTP-MIDI, no computer being involved in the control scheme), but it can be used also as an expansion module for musical software like Max/MSP. You can then generate any control signal in the computer and send them to your hardware synthesizer in real-time, with full 16 bits precision. We also provide a VST control plugin, which allows you to control directly your analog synthesizer from any modern sequencer or Digital Audio Workstation.

Each output of the CVToolbox supports 14 different operating modes, and can be assigned for polyphonic usage.

• Standalone HD control engine for analog synthesizers, with integral 32 bits processing paths
• Transforms any analog machine into a fully programmable system
• No computer or extra module required to generate control signals
• Replaces 24 LFO, 16 ADBSSR EG and 24 modulations matrices
• Preconfigured matrices for VCO, VCF and VCA control
• 14 functions available on each output, with 8 voices polyphony support (VCO Control, VCF Control, VCA Control, LFO1/2/3, EG1/2, Note Gate, Resonance Control, Sequencer Clock, Sequencer Gate)
• 16 bits outputs (0V to 10V) without sample/hold for maximum signal purity
• Direct integration in Max/MSP with a dedicated object, in order to generate control signals from Max/MSP in real-time (for example, using a ~adsr object)
• VST plugin used as Editor/Librarian, for direct integration in sequencers and Digital Audio Workstations"

http://www.kissbox.nl/products_midi.html

Note this is the first KissBox post on the site.

Update: The following is some more information on the KissBox. In the bullet point above that starts with 14 functions it mentioned VCO control, so I was curious if the box had VCO functionality. I was also curious what connection options were available for the KissBox and whether it would work with iPad editors. The following is what I heard back from KissBox:

"The CVToolbox does not contain any VCO, VCF or VCA by itself. It is designed to control external VCO, VCF, VCA (or any other analog module), using the internal LFO, ADSR and modulation matrices. The philosophy behind the CVToolbox is very simple : it's exactly what you found in machines like Juno or Prophet or any other classical synth from the 80's. In these synthesizers, you had an analog board to generate the sound and a digital board to control the analog one. The CVToolbox is the digital control module, and it controls external analog processing chain. You can then fill your synth rack with "high values" modules like VCO, VCF and VCA, and you do not need anymore "control" modules like ADSR, LFO, etc... since they are located in the CVToolbox.

So, it's not a standalone synthesizer by itself, but it turns any analog rack into a standalone programmable machine. You just need your analog modules (in rack or desktop format), the CVToolbox and a RTP-MIDI master keyboard (or a MIDI kayboard connected to a RTP-MIDI adapter)

And it can also be hooked to a Max/MSP patch, so you can also use an external engine and control the CVToolbox from the patch, without any real limitations (since you can make really crazy things with Max/MSP) So you can choose between internal or external modulation scheme, and you can even mix the two modes at the same time (some outputs being controlled by a Max/MSP patch and others being controlled by the internal engine)"

2. How do you connect a computer to it? The port looks like an ethernet port. Does it support wireless?

"Yes, it's connected over Ethernet, using RTP-MIDI open protocol. If you want details about this protocol, you can take a look to the wikipedia page : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RTP_MIDI
And yes, it supports wireless. If you take a look to the user's manual, you will see how WiFi can be involved in the CVToolbox control scheme

Just note a nice point : RTP-MIDI is public and it is even part of Mac OS since version 10.4 (and part of iOS too). This is not a proprietary protocol created by KissBox, so anybody can implement a RTP-MIDI device freely

By the way (and this has nothing to see with the CVToolbox itself), if you MIDIBox : just take a look to their forum : they have now included RTP-MIDI support in their latest firmware (and they provide test figures, which show the RTP-MIDI performances. These are independent measurement figures, not provided by KissBox in any way"

3. Would it be possible to use an iPad to edit it with something like Lemur?

"Yes, and we even have a TouchOSC patch specifically made to edit the CVToolbox from the iPad"

ABL3 Teaser

Published on Feb 13, 2014 audiorealism·2 videos

"More 303? We're going to have it. From the release of ABL1 in 2003 to ABL2 in 2007 we're still striving to raise the bar in analog modeling and more specifically 303 emulation. In 2014 we plan on raising this bar even further. Release date: TBA"

mutable peaks expert mode secret drums

Published on Feb 13, 2014 heodesalciphron·183 videos

"modular little swiss knife module"

Sounds of BreakTweaker™ | Future Beat Machine

Published on Feb 13, 2014 iZotope, Inc.·150 videos

"Hear more sounds from the BreakTweaker Future Beat Machine!

Make beats you've never heard before. Built on a futuristic MicroEdit Engine, BreakTweaker turns everything you know about rhythm on its head, with the most powerful drum synthesis available.

Designed by BT and developed by iZotope, BreakTweaker is not just a drum machine: it's a drum sculpting and beat sequencing machine that blurs the line between rhythm and melody. Give your beats an evolving depth that gets better the longer they play. Use rhythmic slicing to drive everything from pitched melodic lines to sweeping rhythmic concoctions. Top it all off with the best drum sample library in existence, curated by BT, iZotope, and top producers today. Explore a new era of rhythmic possibilities with this forward-thinking and forward-sounding instrument."

leploop bag / soft case

via LepLoop on Facebook

"Hand made leploop soft case, with fine textile from fashion designing in Milano. Borsa imbottita soffice fatta da un modellista di moda, con ottimi tessuti."

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Tiptop Audio Trigger Riot Eurorack Module

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1988 KAWAI K5 MIDI GIANT SUPERSYNTH SYNTHESIZER PRINT AD

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1988 ROLAND D-50 LINEAR SYNTHESIZER PRINT AD

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VROOM MUSIC Ad.

Bass Micro Synthesizer Filter Demo

Published on Feb 13, 2014 dwmorrin·1 video

"Demonstrating how to use the start, stop, rate, and trigger controls.
Many people have given me Micro Synths to fix that were not really broken. They are just confusing to use.
Note the position of the sliders in the video, and see if your Micro Synth makes similar sounds.
I have my guitar's volume and tone controls at maximum. Make sure yours are too.
Different pickups will send different levels to the "trigger" (TRIG slider). If you flip the pedal over, there is a small hole which you can stick an appropriately sized screwdriver into and adjust the internal preamp gain for use with anything from a weak single coil to an active humbucker. If you bought the pedal used, the previous owner may have adjusted this.
But with the TRIG at "10", this shouldn't even matter, as the slightest signal should send out a trigger.
I think misunderstanding the trigger is the #1 reason why I get so many working Micro Synths in for repair. I guess a lot of people just leave it on zero."

MakeNoise STO Shape Modulation Part 1

Published on Feb 13, 2014 analoguezone·18 videos

"Analogue Zone Modular Synth Store presents;

Hands on video about the new MakeNoise STO VCO.

- Shape Modulation by Maths
- SUB output
- Sine output
- Sine out FM feedback

Drop by our online store to view a full list of our products and equipment.
http://www.analoguezone.com/make-noise-sto"

MakeNoise STO Shape Modulation Part 2

Published on Feb 17, 2014 analoguezone·19 videos

"Analogue Zone Modular Synth Store presents;

Hands on video about the new MakeNoise STO VCO.

- Shape Modulation by Analogue Solutions Oberkorn Sequencer
- Linear FM Source: Bubblesound VCOb (sine out) + Maths EOR"

Weinglas does Athens "Game of Life" on March 1st, 2 p.m.

Published on Feb 13, 2014 Wein Glas·30 videos

"Meet Weinglas!
Live at the Modular Synthesizers Workshop by "Game of Life" on March 1st, 2 p.m., Athens/Greece, Romantso, Anaksagora 3-5.

Buchla Music Easel workshop by Weinglas
and Serge Modular workshop by Fiocz

hosted by Fasmafestival: www.fasmafestival.com !

The video gives an example what you are going to hear and see at the workshop. But no drinks ;)"

In Her 8 Arms I Am

Published on Feb 13, 2014 VoltageCtrlRtv·22 videos

Mark Mothersbaugh Discusses Mystery Circuits Penatron

Published on Feb 13, 2014 mysterycircuits·24 videos

"Some footage from an interview by Derek Sajbel in 2004, Mark Mothersbaugh demonstrates The Penatron (aka Peanut) built by Mike Walters.

I cut this from raw footage from Derek Sajbel's long running Circuit Bending documentary project (http://absurdity.biz)

Copyrighted footage courtesy of Absurdity.Biz used with permission"

And a live set at BENT04 with Mystery Circuits:

BENT04 Live circuit bent set - Mike Walters Bart Moyers Zeke Graves Chuck Johnson

Published on Feb 13, 2014 mysterycircuits·24 videos

"Most of our set from the first international circuit bending festival BENT04 at The Tank in NYC, 2004. Mystery Circuits set featuring NC musicians Mike Walters, Bart Moyers, Zeke Graves, and Chuck Johnson.

I cut this from raw footage from Derek Sajbel's Bent Festival 2004 documentary
http://absurdity.biz/?page_id=12
Absurdity.Biz » Bent Festival DVDs
absurdity.biz

Copyrighted footage courtesy of Absurdity.Biz used with permission"

Ableton Live Dark Synth by Amazing Noises

Published on Feb 13, 2014 AbletonInc·179 videos

"Dark Synth by Amazing Noises is an innovative new Max for Live synthesizer that marries the vast possibilities of additive synthesis with a super-intuitive interface. As a great starting point for immersive sound-shaping, Dark Synth will introduce you to new horizons in sound design.

Learn more and get Dark Synth at https://www.ableton.com/en/packs/dark-synth

"With Dark Synth’s 2048 independently-controllable partials (sine wave oscillators) it’s possible to create everything from classic waveforms such as sawtooth and square, to complex custom waveshapes. But this is only the beginning – with direct access to each partial, you can take total control of your sound.

Within minutes of using Dark Synth you’ll be crafting complex and dynamic sounds; from rich Detroit-style techno pads to lo-fi chillwave soundscapes, Dark Synth will give you amazing sonic flexibility with the most precise control.

Dark Synth excels when it comes to generating strange and otherworldly sounds. Filtering and distorting waveforms at the spectral level will open up a world of experimental possibility. Spectral transformations can be accessed directly from the hands-on interface.

A unique feature of Dark Synth is the capability to create up to 128 detuned and phase-shifted copies of all 2048 partials. This vast ‘choir’ of oscillators creates a deep and natural chorus effect.

Dark Synth harnesses the latest Max for Live technologies and is a synthesiser quite unlike anything that has come before. Welcome to the cutting-edge of digital synthesis.

What Is Additive Synthesis?

Additive synthesis can be described as an extension of the draw-bar organ; A set of sine-wave oscillators in harmonic series are mixed together in different amounts to shape the tone of a sound. The legendary Hammond Organ had just nine oscillators, a limitation imposed by the physical size and cost of the instrument. However with the help of virtual oscillators, the real power of additive synthesis can be realised. With enough oscillators whose amplitude can modulated, it's theoretically possible to create any sound."

KORG Gadget Chicago Power program 016 for Bass ideas

Published on Feb 13, 2014 Mee Zanook·68 videos

"Sometimes ideas pop in my head for tunes but many times I need to generate ideas,check out how playing with Chicago can generate ideas."

iTunes: KORG Gadget - KORG INC.

State Saving in Audiobus 2

Published on Feb 13, 2014 AudiobusApp·11 videos

Audiobus 2 will support the ability to save individual parameters of other apps. You will be able to recall and share them with others. That's big. See this post as well for a presentation at NAMM.

"Christopher Rice showcasing the new STATE SAVING feature in Audiobus 2. http://audiob.us/two

Some of the apps in the video that are going to support state saving:"

Stereo Designer -- http://bit.ly/1cyDMsN
Echo Pad -- http://bit.ly/MfcBNn
Nave -- http://bit.ly/NF8I5b
And of course Audiobus 2."

iTunes:
Stereo Designer - Stereo Shaper and Mid/Side Processor - Holderness Media Inc
Echo Pad - Multi Effects Processor - Holderness Media Inc
Nave - Waldorf Music
Audiobus - Audiobus Pty Ltd

Lunetta Guitar Gen-Ottonix 01

Published on Feb 13, 2014 NakagawaGakki·52 videos

"Very First test for the Gen-Ottonix 12string Robo-guitar.
Just like the large 8string version this is made with all analogue CMOS discrete circuitry. A portable Modular Synth controlled string instrument in a vintage briefcase. No programming, coding, micro controllers nor computers of any kind.
This patch was testing the delay circuits on the muting solenoids and the nice buzzing sounds of aluminium foil on the strings.
More videos to follow."

Vintage Super Sound Drummer

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Published on Feb 13, 2014 Edward Jones·70 videos

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"This is a crazy analog monster waiting to have touch points added to give you the kinds of sounds only bit depth destroyers and expensive waveshapers will give you.

Plus, it also has the quaint features of a organ-top drum machine.It's a humble monster."

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