MATRIXSYNTH: Friday, December 12, 2014


Friday, December 12, 2014

Moog Memorymoog SN 2129

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Waldorf Microwave I Synthesizer

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Access Microwave Programmer SN B19600404

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Korg Polysix (KIWI w/ MIDI) SN 388574 & 002478

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Oberheim Matrix 6

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Future Retro XS SEMI MODULAR SYNTHESIZER

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Doepfer MS-404

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Roland TB-303

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Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter

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Roland GR-300 Polyphonic Guitar Synthesizer

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Roland SRE-555 Chorus Echo SN 142513

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Roland MPU-101 MIDI to CV Converter SN 530674US

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Note the US in the serial number.

Yamaha CS-80 Demo


Published on Dec 12, 2014 perfectcircuitaudio

"This video demonstrates the sound and features of the Yamaha CS-80 analog synthesizer. Enjoy!"

Perfect Circuit Audio on eBay

Moog Minimoog D Synthesizer SN 6384

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Access Virus TI2 Polar

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New Audio Damage ADM07: Mad Hatter Eurorack Module Demo


Quick Demonstration of ADM07: Mad Hatter Published on Dec 12, 2014

"I just cranked this out quickly to show a brief overview of the general use cases of our Mad Hatter module. More sophisticated video coming next week."

"What do you get when you take a shift register noise generator and the six-square-wave oscillator stack from the TR606 cymbal source and put 'em in one unit? Mad Hatter!

As a digital noise source, Mad Hatter is, well, as versatile as a digital noise source can really be. The COLOR control and CV input is the clock speed of the shift register, from chaotic oscillations to white noise.

This noise is then paired with the oscillator stack, six square waves at frequencies measured from our own TR-606. (For added versatility, the COLOR knob also controls the pitch of two of those oscillators, sweeping them over a 1-octave range.) The oscillators run through a pair of bandpass filters, in the same manner as the TR-606's cymbal sound.

This whole mess goes to a high-pass filter, with a frequency controlled with the HPF FILTER FREQ knob and CV input. After that, it's out the out-hole to your favorite VCA, for easy-to-patch hi-hat and cymbal sounds.

The bottom knob and CV input, CROSSFADE, mixes from the audio input to 100% noise (at 12 o'clock) to 100% oscillators. The audio input is used for mixing in an external oscillator (or whatever) for patching a snare drum without a mixer.

All in all, a versatile and handy addition to your modular setup.
» Digital shift register noise plus 6 square wave oscillators for easy x0x-style cymbal synthesis.

» COLOR knob controls shift register noise clock and oscillator stack pitch.

» HPF FREQ knob controls high-pass filter frequency.

» CROSSFADE knob mixes from audio input, through noise, to oscillator stack.

» CV control of all parameters.

» 8HP panel size.

» Skiff-friendly 20mm depth.

» 90ma current draw."

Arturia Minibrute SE & Korg Volca Keys


Published on Dec 12, 2014 DreamsOfWires

"Arturia Minibrute - arpeggio and improvised melody
Volca Keys - pads and bass
A simple arp made from a sequence on the Minibrute, then random notes from a chord played by hand over the top. Pad sections were made with the Volca Keys in polyphonic mode, using a midi keyboard to play it."

the SYNTH QUESTION - What Machine Is The Session Partner Of The TR-606???


Published on Dec 12, 2014 LESINDES

"We are searching the session partner of the Roland TR-606..."

He might know.

Moog Space


Published on Dec 12, 2014 Ebotronix

Moog Freqbox²² chords, Prodigy² arp, Taurus2 bass, Voyager
B Murf, CP251 ,MP 201, VX351
Buchla System #1
Kenton Pro 2000 Poly Mode for freqs , Pro Solo, Pro Solo mk 2
Rane SM 26
Rocktron Rack Interface
Roland GI 20
Yamaha KX 25, MCS 2
Mackie "the mixer"
Korg Micro X arp source for Prodigy's
FX: Akai MFC 42,Boss SL 20, VF 1
Lexicon MPX 100,MX 400, PCM 80 /90
Ultrabeat drum
vid # 1199

"Just In Time for the Holidays" via Roland


via Roland

"Just in time for the holidays! 7X7-TR8 Drum Machine Expansion for TR-8"

""On December 19, the new 7X7-TR8 Drum Machine Expansion for the TR-8 Rhythm Performer will be available for download!"

See this post for details that went up earlier today.

Roland Airas on eBay

CFM - BHWR (Bipolar Half Wave Rectifier)


Published on Dec 12, 2014 DivKidMusic

"A great little module from CFM. 2HP (so small, little space filler!), passive and really useful. Split or combine bipolar waves into (or from) their positive and negative signals.

CFM -
http://www.cfmodular.com/bipolar-half...

Hit subscribe and like for more videos every week."

This is the first CFM post.



"Three sine waves patched into the BHWR. The first two sines waves are patched into the the first rectifier. That rectifiers bipolar jack is the plugged into the the second rectifier along with the third sine. The second rectifiers bipolar jack is the recorded sound.

The three sines waves frequencies are modulated by the a Turing Machine with the Voltages expander, an A-147, and a Wogglebug."


"CFM Bipolar Half-Wave Rectifier

The Bipolar Half-Wave Rectifier is a passive half wave rectifier, with outputs for the positive and negative rectified half wave. Due to its passivity, it can be used backwards, to combine the positive half of one signal, and the negative half of another. The signal can be in the in the audible and sub-audible range, for audio and CV signal processing.

Simply put it separates a signal into two parts/channels/halves, the positive and negative half.
In reverse it combines the respective halves of two signals into a single signal.

Using it in its regular configuration enables the patching of the two halves of a wave to different sound processors, rather than sending both halves of the wave to two processors, and then mixing the signal. When mixing the signal the sound can become muddy very quickly,while splitting the signal will allow the processing which is occurring to be heard more distinctly. This idea can of course also be used the other way round, sending the full signal to the two sound processors, and then patching the processors outputs into the positive and negative sockets of the BHWR.Using it in reverse with two audio signals can also yield interesting ring/phase modulation style effects, or, using CV signals, can provide interesting ways to mix CV.

A simple utility module, with countless complex applications."

Clavia Nord Modular Synthesizer SN 99040884

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Hard Techno on the Dave Smith Tempest


Published on Dec 12, 2014 molotovsystem

Tempests on eBay

Roland TR 707: programming a simple pattern


Published on Dec 12, 2014 Default Corporation

"just programming a pattern on a vintage Roland TR-707. This drum machine has a nice sound set of instuments. I especially like kick and snare drums."

Related: Roland TR-707 Comes to the TR-8

Akai Rhythm Wolf and euro sem20 filter and tiptop z5k


Published on Dec 12, 2014 DrOctave1

"Akai Rhythm Wolf and euro sem20 filter and tiptop z5k bass synth into sem20 percussion into z5k"

Akai Rhythm Wolfs on eBay

SUB 37 | Modulation & Sequencing


Published on Dec 12, 2014 Moog Music Inc

"Learn more here: http://bit.ly/Sub37MoogMusicInc

This is the power of modularity with the immediacy of a self contained instrument. Detailing the underlying philosophies and design goals that culminated in the realization of the Sub 37 Bob Moog Tribute Edition paraphonic analog synthesizer, this video explores the vast modulation possibilities and sequencing options available via the front panel."

Moog Sub 37s on eBay

Mutable Instruments' Oliver Gillet to Show New Modules at Modular Square, Saturday December 20th


via Modular Square

"Our next meeting will be saturday 20 december with Mutable Instruments. Olivier Gillet is back to Modularsquare with 4 fantastic new modules. Some of them have not been done yet in the modular format, expect exciting new toys !

As always it's free and for open to everyone

When : december 20th, from 2pm to 7pm
How much : it's free
How to come : Modularsquare - 6 rue marceau 94200 Ivry sur seine (near Paris) - Metro line 7

Modularsquare is a synth shop and an artists community near Paris/France.
http://www.modularsquare.com : Modular Square Blog
Find us on Facebook and Twitter"

Update: Modular Square will be sharing the event live on Ustream with online chat for people to join and questions at: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/modularsquare

It will begin at 2PM, French local time.

Save the link and mark the date so you do not forget!!!

Video 77


Published on Dec 12, 2014 paul tas

Synth Rorschach #34: Twin Peaks


Twin Peaks' Sherilyn Fenn via Boing Boing.

What in the synth realm does this remind you of? Answer in the comments.

Korg Polysix Synthesizer w/ 1st MIDI Pitch Bend?

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"This Polysix six is the 1st that I know of to be placed on the market with the midi pitch bend option. The Polysix has been completely updated by my amazing technician who is brilliant. He did wonder to this polysix and has got it tuning now better then spec, Amazing! It was a lot of hard work getting this synth to perform professionally. the tubbutec modysix mod is functioning 100%, he just released the pitch bend mod technical information to me a few days ago.Has a newly installed battery socket so that future battery replacement will be very simple, just pull it out and replace with a new one, no soldering. keyboard is nice and even all the way up and down. Overall the synth is cosmetically a 8 out of 10 conservatively. Your synth will ship in a padded keyboard case with extra packaging around that for the upmost safety in shipping..."

ROLAND JX-8P Vintage Analog Programmable Synthesizer w/ Hard Case SN 490893

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Korg PE-1000 Polyphonic Ensemble SN 760630

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Oberheim OB-8 synth demo, by Pulse Emitter


Published on Jan 26, 2014 Daryl Groetsch

"Oberheim OB-8 analog synthesizer, 1983. No effects added, just the keyboard played and programmed live. Panning is done with the voice pan pots on the side. A heavenly synth, lush and classy. A glass of champagne on a velvet couch, rainbows in a night sky. This beast is truly alive, you have to thank it for working for you, and love it, appreciate it. You will soon become familiar with its interior; like the owner of an old car, you will have the hood up often. Like a cat you have to coax it into behaving. But love it and the love is returned ten fold, with pure tonal gold.

More about Pulse Emitter http://synthnoise.com/"

Ensoniq VFX-SD synth demo, by Pulse Emitter


Published on Jan 31, 2014 Daryl Groetsch

"Ensoniq VFX-SD digital synthesizer, 1989. All sounds custom programmed and played live with no external effects. The VFX is pure magic. The tone majestic and expressive, colorful and ethereal. A rich and fibrous sound, more organic than most digital synths, with deep lows and crystal clear highs. And it can get pretty weird as well... It's not a typical sample-based synth because of the addition of something called "Transwaves" (oscillator waveforms whose shape can be modulated--it's Ensoniq's version of wavetable synthesis, see PPG, Waldorf, etc). This makes for sounds with as much motion and life as an analog synth but with far greater possibilities. Quite an underrated board. By the way, at 2:45 and 3:38 "ALL-WAVES" are used, which cycles through every waveform in the synthesizer.

More about Pulse Emitter http://synthnoise.com/"

Pulse Emitter studio jam. Synthesizer improvisation.


Published on Dec 11, 2014 Daryl Groetsch

"An improvisation using 4 synths and 2 arpeggiators. Filmed 12/13/2013 in Portland, Oregon.

Equipment list for the nerds:
Ensoniq VFX-SD, E-mu Morpheus, Yamaha TX81Z, DSI Mopho, 2 ARPIE programmable arpeggiators, mixer and effects.

http://synthnoise.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pulse.emitter
https://twitter.com/#!/PulseEmitter
http://pulseemitter.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/pulseemitter"

BugBrand Modular - December 11, 2014 [Cut 1]


Published on Dec 12, 2014 batchas

"Jam with SEQ1 Sequencer hub + SEQ1X Sequencer slave + CLK2A Divisions + CLK3A Triple logic gate + UTL6B Active switches = clock & sequencing
E350 Morphing Terrarium + PRC3A State variable filter = synth sound
SYN2B Quad sine = bass drum
PRC2B Noise crusher = claps
PRC1 PT delay = effect
CTL2 Joystick for delay time control + switching"

Synthomania - Castles In The Sky (CUT)


Published on Dec 12, 2014 Synthomania

"This is a track from a 140BPM ClubConcept that I do.

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/synthomania/ca...

Enjoy!"

Apoclyptic drone synth 395


Published on Dec 12, 2014 SuperRoss007

Dementia Labs on eBay

Video 76


Published on Dec 12, 2014 paul tas

Roland D-50 Synthesizer "Visit LA 1987"


Published on Dec 12, 2014 RetroSound

"(c) 2014 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

all synthesizer sounds: Roland D-50 LA Synthesizer from the year 1987
drums: Roland TR-707
recording: multi-tracking without Midi
fx: reverb and delay"

Sonic Pleasures - iVCS3 Library by lala


Published on Dec 12, 2014 Alessandro Petrolati

"The sound pack (two banks) contains 95 presets of melodic sequences, ambient soundscapes, "Berlin school sounds“, retro sience fiction fx, drum and modular sounds. The sounds can be modulated with the joystick and the accelerometer."

iTunes: iVCS3 - apeSoft

UNDER the DUST - iVCS3 Library by Sinapsya


Published on Dec 12, 2014

"'UNDER the DUST' is the a Preset Library for iVCS3 1.3, coming from in-app Store.
Up to 33 presets with 5 own samples, from Keyboard Lead to Sequencee, from Drone to FM ambient.
All preset are build by Sinapsya."

iTunes: iVCS3 - apeSoft

Workflow: Analog Rytm


Published on Dec 12, 2014 Elektron

"Real world beat making with the Analog Rytm.
http://www.elektron.se"

Elektron Analog Rytms on eBay

Moog Multimoog


Published on Dec 12, 2014 SYNTH GURU

"Moog Multimoog sync bass"

Yamaha CS 50


Published on Dec 12, 2014 SSM Curtis

Roland TR-707 Comes to the TR-8

AIRA — Developing the 7X7-TR8 Drum Machine Expansion


Roland Airas on eBay

AIRA — 7X7-TR8 Drum Machine Expansion demo

Published on Dec 11, 2014 RolandChannel

"In the mid-1980s, Roland released the now-famous TR-707 and TR-727 Rhythm Composers. Loved deeply by groove-minded musicians the world over, these machines have been the beating heart of a wide range of styles including synth pop, acid house, techno, industrial, electro and experimental. Now the sound of these classic rhythm machines, with every nuance accounted for, can be injected into your TR-8, taking the whole experience to an entirely new level. Every sound of the TR-707 and TR-727 Rhythm Composers, faithfully reproduced using the original PCM wave data and detailed models of the original circuitry. Analog Circuit Behavior captures the unmistakable sound of the original units – a result of lo-fi sampling and the behavior of the analog envelope and VCA circuitry design. Newly modified TR-909 kick and snare sounds with enhanced attack characteristics. Five new TR-808 sounds including Noise Toms, Noise Clap and Finger Snaps. Unique flam and accent behaviors of the TR-909 and TR-707, with adjustable flam intensity and two levels of accent. Upgrades the TR-8 to have all the sounds and articulations of four iconic TR drum machines, plus all new sounds, in one performance-ready instrument.


Adding the 7X7 Drum Machine Expansion takes the experience of playing a TR-8 to a whole new level. All 30 original TR-707 and TR-727 sounds – each with Tune and Decay controls – open up a whole world of sonic possibilities. Aside from the original TR-707 and TR-727 sounds, the 7X7 expansion includes new, never-before-heard sounds inspired by the original TR engineers. New TR-808 “noise” sounds and finger snaps bring ever more tonal variety and newly modified TR-909 kick and snare sounds take the classic combo into new territory with enhanced attack characteristics.


Once expanded with the 7X7, your TR-8 can have all the sounds of a TR-707, 727, 808, 909 and more – newly color-coded by kit for easy selection. And the eight stage flam of the TR-909 and versatile accent behavior of the TR-707 dramatically enhance how you can manipulate the feel of a groove. Any step can have a weak or strong hit, a weak or strong accent, an adjustable flam, step based effects and side chain. All the sounds and behaviors of four iconic TR drum machines, plus the TR-8’s own dynamic swing, rolls, playable faders, and across-the-board tune and decay controls make the TR-8 the most advanced Roland drum machine we’ve ever built.​


more information about 7X7-TR8 :
http://www.roland.com/products/en/7X7...
http://www.roland.com/aira/"

Roland Airas on eBay

"A LITTLE HISTORY

The TR-707’s predecessor, the TR-909, was developed as an analog-digital hybrid rather than a fully digital device. As memory chips and digital-to-analog converters were very expensive at the time, there was concern that an all-digital design would make the product unaffordable for too many musicians. Also, while PCM sound generation could produce more realistic drum sounds, it offered little in the way of tone editing.

After the TR-909’s release however, digital PCM became the trend for synthesizers and drum machines. We embraced this trend with the TR-707 and TR-727, but expensive memory and lack of high-precision D/A converters resulted in a 25kHz, 8-bit (or 6-bit for some tones) sample playback engine that was primitive by today’s standards. Though the TR-707 and TR-727 were developed primarily for rhythm programming and did not give users the ability to edit their sounds, they were ultimately appreciated for their characteristic lo-fi punch and continue to be sought after to this day.

CAPTURING THE ORIGINALS

Even though the TR-707 and TR-727 were primarily digital devices, it would not have been possible to perfectly replicate their sound using samples. Due to the low bit-rates of the original units, quantization noise became a problem, particularly during the sound’s decay. To reduce quantization noise, a clever design was employed where PCM sound was produced using non-decaying waveforms and decay was then introduced in the analog circuitry after being converted. Also, at the time these units were developed, deviations in the clock that triggered the PCM caused differences in pitch, and deviations in the analog circuitry downstream of the D/A converter caused variances in decay characteristics.

To replicate these sounds for the TR-8, we started with the original PCM wave data found on the classic machines. We then used our ACB process to completely model the PCM output stage, carefully including all of its quirks and instabilities. Modeling the analog envelope and amplifier stages that came after the D/A converter allowed us to implement the “Tune” and “Decay” parameters that are available on the TR-8, but not present on the original units.

A SEVEN IN YOUR EIGHT…AND THEN SOME

Adding the 7X7 Drum Machine Expansion takes the experience of playing a TR-8 to a whole new level. All 30 original TR-707 and TR-727 sounds—each with Tune and Decay controls—open up a whole world of sonic possibilities. Aside from the original TR-707 and TR-727 sounds, the 7X7 expansion includes four new, never-before-heard sounds inspired by the original TR engineers. New TR-808 “noise” sounds and finger snaps bring ever more tonal variety and newly modified TR-909 kick and snare sounds take the classic combo into new territory with enhanced attack characteristics.

Once expanded with the 7X7, your TR-8 can have all the sounds of a TR-707, 727, 808, 909 and more—newly color-coded by kit for easy selection. And the eight stage flam of the TR-909 and versatile accent behavior of the TR-707 dramatically enhance how you can manipulate the feel of a groove. Any step can have a weak or strong hit, a weak or strong accent, an adjustable flam, step based effects and side chain. All the sounds and behaviors of four iconic TR drum machines, plus the TR-8’s own dynamic swing, rolls, playable faders, and across-the-board tune and decay controls make the TR-8 the most advanced Roland drum machine we’ve ever built."
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