MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, January 15, 2015

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Oberheim OB-Xa sounddesign tutorial Van Halen 1984 Intro

Published on Jan 15, 2015 RetroSound

"(c) 2015 vintage synthesizer sound tutorial series by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

the intro sound from Van Halens legendary "1984" album
the sound is made in split mode with the huge Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer (1981)"

Doepfer A137-2 VC Wave Multiplier II Audio Processing/Scope Views Pt. 2B

Published on Jan 15, 2015 Raul's World of Synths

"Continuing the exploration of the processing capabilities of the Doepfer A137-2 VC Wave Multiplier II.Oscilloscope views are featured for basic waveforms modulated with a sequencer.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

All parts:

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Geektronica #6: Interstellar Theme Ft. Steven Morris

Published on Jan 15, 2015 MotiveMakesaMan Music

"This main theme is played throughout the film, so rather than covering one specific piece of music, I decided to do my own interpretation of theme. Keeping with the soundtrack, I did a slow build, based largely on arpeggios and onstinatos.

Featuring Steven Morris on Acoustic Guitar, DSI Mopho, Modular Synth, and Electric Bass. .
Check out Steven's Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSz...

GEAR LIST:

Moog Little Phatty - Bass
Moog Little Phatty - Arpeggio
Kurzweil PC3X - EP and Organ
DSI Tempest - Drums
GB with LSDJ and modded keyboard - lead

STEVENS STUFF:
Modular Setup - Blips, Bloops, Wind
DSI Mopho - High string synth
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Bass"

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/motivemakesaman
VGM VOL 1: https://loudr.fm/release/vgm-vol-1/P2ZW5
MORE MUSIC: http://motivemakesaman.com

Aristoteles Logic Synth #4: Logic Gates

Published on Jan 15, 2015 Dani Dögenigt

"This module for my lo-fi logic modular synth has 8 AND gates: the output only goes high when both of the 2 inputs are HIGH. This way we can generate the simplest form of amplitude modulation where the osc input with the lowest frequency lets the other input through. The video demonstrates it all.

Schematic and thorough explanation can be found on my site:
www.dogenigt.com"

See the Dögenigt channel label below for previous videos.

Intellijel Cylonix Shapeshifter Patch Sequencing

Published on Jan 15, 2015 bigcitymusic

"Our initial test of the Intellijel Shapeshifter.
00:00 - Browsing through banks and scanning through them with the shape 1 function.
00:43 - Using the END output of the Toppobrillo Sport Modulator to select patches from the Intellijel Shape Shifter in ordered and random manners.

The Shapeshifter is run through the Tiptop Z-DSP Module with the Halls of Valhalla expansion."

Roland TB-303 Computer Controlled Bass Line Synthesizer SN 164300

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Tom Oberheim SEM Pro MIDI SN 0578

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Moog Source

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Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev 3.3 Synthesizer

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Syncronizing The Sequential Circuits Model 800 Sequencer

Published on Jan 15, 2015 Synth Keith

"Syncronization of the Sequential Circuits Model 800 Sequencer, with an external clock, tape sync, and drum machine.

The Model 800 in this video is an early model, with the high-resolution DAC, which allows recording of CV information from Hz/volt synths like the MS-20 (Mini)."

40235 Filter Demo [ARP 4023, 4035 & 4075 Filter Comparison]

Published on Jan 15, 2015 Lackan110f

"A short demo of the three different Odyssey filters. All three installed in my ARP Avatar.

Joachim Verghese [ARPtech] designed a nifty 40235 filter combining the ARP 4023 and 4035 filters, and this video shows some of the characteristics between these two, and the original 4075-filter."

Korg Monopoly, Elektron Octatrack and Analog 4

Published on Jan 15, 2015 Dylan Nau

"Here I have the Octatrack sequencing the Mono/Poly utilizing the Midipoly kit which lets me play the Korg with midi and I can play it paraphonically which can be pretty sweet! Using velocity numbers, I can choose which voice plays on the Monopoly. Drums are on the Octatrack and and I have the Korg running into the A4. Melody and a little bassline I have sequenced on the A4. For those who don't know the A4 is the little black box on the left, the Octatrack which serves as the brain, is the small box on the right.
sputnikviper.bandcamp.com for some free music. thanks!"

Electribe 2 - meet me in montauk (cover) & deep house

Published on Jan 15, 2015 john bree

"First cover on new electribe"

Korg Electribe2s on eBay

Electribe 2, first deep house try

Submersive sublime sounds

Published on Jan 15, 2015 rezzy blips

"Triton dolphin string jam thought if my listener are in a chilled mood they should like this as I have expanded to a new synth"

Roland Airas on eBay

do what

Published on Jan 13, 2015

"stay tuned for more all animation and music by spen"

Wha' da funk.

Modular Synth - Turing Machine Sequencer + Bytes

Published on Jan 15, 2015 isvisible / isinvisible

"Turing Machine with Bytes expander.

2 cv outputs from Turing to the Doepfer A-156 Quantizer.

Klee sequencer. CV output A controlling the transpose of the A-156. CV output B controlling sequence length in Turing Machine via Bytes.

1 cv output from Turing to cv A-106-6 filter.

2 x Doepfer A-110 oscillators. One for bassline, one for melody.

Doepfer A-106-6 filter for melody.

Doepfer A-101-2 LPG for bassline.

One output from A-106-6 to Ibanez AD-202 Analog Delay (rackmount), stereo out.

One output from A-106-6 to Synthesis Technology E580 Delay, stereo out.

Two outputs from A-106-6 to Tip-Top ZDSP with Shimmer Reverb loaded, stereo out.

Drums provided by Touched by Sound Syncussion DRM-1, triggered by Mutable Instruments 'Grids'.

The Rainbow Turing Machine was originally built by Eli at Circuit Shaman, he also did the Bytes upgrade for me. Top notch build and service.
www.circuitshaman.com

www.isvisible.co.uk"

Dapayk's Live Setup (Elektron Octatrack, Rytm, Analog Four, Arturia Microbrute)

Published on Dec 14, 2014 Dapayk Solo

"This short video shows my live setup and is the start of a series of under-3mins-videos, we call 'The Nerd Sessions'. ;)"

Elektrons on eBay

Dapayk & the Teenage Engineering OP 1

Published on Jan 15, 2015 Dapayk Solo

For those on headphones, there are some pops/clicks at the start of this one.

"Sunny winter day in Berlin... looping around with the OP-1"

via musikgear

HARMS MAC16 MIDI Analog Converter

Here's one from obscure synth history. I found this on Florian Anwander's website when updating this post. This is the first post on MATRIXSYNTH to ever feature the HARMS brand.

"The Harms MAC16 is a rare MIDI-to-CV/Gate converter which was made by a small one man company Harms in Hamburg Germany in the late nineties. The original price was around 1250 Deutschmarks (about 600 Euro). It provides 16 channels, which can be configured for any kind of MIDI to analog conversion. Basically there are five modes:

VCO (CV) - which converts note data, pitchbend into either Oct/V or Hz/V Voltage. Portamento can be added. There is also the possibility of microtuning, octave spread (for mistuned or non standard synths!), pitch offset and keyboardsplit zones

VCF - converts basically the note info into a voltage; then a SoftEnvelope, a SoftLFO, and one MIDI controller (modwheel or aftertouch) can be added; the amount of the envelope and/or the controller can be controlled by the velocity of the corresponding note. The converter channel can get its information either from a MIDI channel in general (using the last note) or can be assigned to a dedicated VCO-channel for polyphonic setups (* see below); keyboard splitzones are possible

VCA - same as VCF, only with other name

Aux - same as VCF, only with other name

Lite - similar as VCF, but no assignment to a dedicated VCO

Gate/Trigger - creates a gate (positive or inverted) from a note on event. Again it can use either the last note information from all notes of one MIDI-Channel or it can be assigned to a dedicated VCO-channel for polyphonic setups (* see below); splitzones are possible too of course
DIN-Sync out from MIDI-Clock"

See Florian Anwander's page on the Harms MAC16 for a pdf of the manual and more.

Baumann BME-700 - Ultra Rare German Synthesizer from 1976

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This is the only BMD-700 I have ever seen for sale. There was a general post on the BME-700 back in 2006 here, and there was actually a software emulation of the BME-700 posted here. There is only one other BME post which features the Rattlesnake here.

This is as rare as it gets.

Ultra Rare E-Pro Spirit Vintage Dutch Analog Synthesizer

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Googlish:

"The Spirit is working properly and is in very good technical and optical condition

This is a real rarity only very few prototypes were made by the Dutch manufacturer E-pro.

Epro was a Dutch producer who had also built the little-known and lesser "Minisynth"

Wurdem built by Minisynth still about 40 h, the Spirit was but a few prototypes much less frequently (not to be confused with Crumar Spirit)

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Chord-Trigger for Korg Polysix and Poly61

Chord-Trigger for Korg Polysix and Poly61 from Florian Anwander on Vimeo.

"This is a demo of an addon module for the Korg Polysix and the Korg Poly61. The addon establishes a trigger input, which triggers the played voices of the synth if an external trigger signal is provided. If no cable is inserted in the trigger input, the synth will behave normally.

This is still a prototype, and the final version will look a little bit different.The addon module will be available as kit and as complete module.

To add the module to the Polysix/Poly61 good skills in desoldering chips are required. It is easily possible to remove the kit and to bring the synth back to the original state.

If you are interested in the module, please visit http://fa.utfs.org/diy/korgpolysix/. As soon as I will have the final version, I will announce it there."

Update: the following are some other projects by Florian Anwander:

Most well known are the Korg Monopoly Modifications (and the simplified adjustment procedure)
http://fa.utfs.org/diy/korg_monopoly/index.html
http://fa.utfs.org/diy/korg_monopoly/modifications.html
http://fa.utfs.org/diy/korg_monopoly/vco_adjustment.html

Modifications for the Jupiter 6:
* adoption of the signal level to the resonance
* linear FM for the Crossmodulation
* Filter-FM
http://fa.utfs.org/diy/rolandjp6/
(I can put the sound examples to soundcloud, so you can include them easier)

A very simple addition of a LED to the voicecards of Yamaha CS50/60/80, which makes it much easier to tune the synth.
http://fa.utfs.org/diy/yamaha_cs60/

A DIN-Sync to Trigger-Module
http://fa.utfs.org/diy/a100/sync2clock/
It can be used as 3HU modul or as module in other boxes. Like in a CR-78
http://fa.utfs.org/diy/rolandcr78/cr78_DINSync_interface/ (this one is with a prototype board, but meanwhile I have a complete pcb)

Other information that might be interesting is

about the Harms MAC-16, a rare 16-Channel MIDI-CV/Gate converter
http://fa.utfs.org/diy/harms_mac16/

a overview about all analog roland filters:
http://fa.utfs.org/diy/roland_filters/

the service manual for the Akai S-612
and also some information about the rare multisampling option for the S-612
http://fa.utfs.org/diy/akai_s612/"

CME Xkey37 Arrives in Time for NAMM

Announced last year at the Musikmesse, it appears the CME Xkey37 poly aftertouch keyboard controller is finally arriving.

Aside from the extra octave, the Xkey37 adds a new Xport connector for:

MIDI OUT (DIN-5 through Xcable).
Sustain Pedal input (6.35mm (1/4") jack through Xcable).
Expression Pedal input (6.35mm (1/4") jack through Xcable).

Note the original Xkey was USB only. The new MIDI cable should make using the Xkey37 with stand alone desktop synths possible, however being USB bus powered, I'm guessing you will have to have it connected to a USB power source at the same time.

Dimensions

Width: 553 mm (21.77 in)
Height: 135 mm (5.31 in)
Depth: 16 mm (0.62 in)
Weight: only 880 g (1.94 lb) - 20% lighter than a 11-inch MacBook Air!

CME XKeys on eBay

All Connected #7 & #8 Announced

"2 new dates are announced in the Al Connected series at Ancienne Belgique, Huis23, Brussels.

The series involves concerts, films, readings and instrument presentations with and about artists who play with the language of ‘voltage control’, who use the ‘modular’ as creative thought process and test musical limits with it, artists who work in the spirit of San Francisco Tape Music Centre.

On February 8 we’ll have Jenny Gräf Sheppard who’ll play a live set on, and provide explanation about, her Ciat-Lonbarde instrument. Peter Beyls will let us hear a number of old tape pieces and explain his work. And to make the evening complete, we'll be screening a number of short films by Lilian Schwartz, one of the pioneers of video- and computer art.

All info here.

On March 1 we focus upon 3 unique synths that have helped to define the history of electronic music.
Thomas Lehn play an improvised set on his EMS Synthi AKS, Kraus comes with his homemade Serge Modulaire Synth and Guy Drieghe will play a live set on 3 Buchla Music Easels.

All info here."

BT's Kiwi 106 - Part 5 (Sonic Mayhem Part 2)

Published on Jan 15, 2015 Syntegrator

"Analogue Renaissance have just announced a new generation of their Juno-106 filter chip replacement, and fortunately for BT and Sonic Mayhem, I happen to have been sent three of the first sets to leave the factory- One's for BT, one's for Sonic Mayhem, and one's for showing at the NAMM show next week!"

All parts here.

System Tutorial: Burst Generation Part 1

Published on Jan 15, 2015 MAKEN0ISE

"Patching a triggered or gated burst generator with Pressure Points and Wogglebug."

Rare Suzuki BASS MASTER EB-250 Vintage Analog Bass Synth w/ Case SN 00438

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Suzuki BASS MASTER EB-250 with Japanese panel controls. Only two others have shown up in previous posts.

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Korg DELTA DL-50 SN 287950 with Original Case, Cover, Warranty Card & Patch Sheet Overlay

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KORG PolySix Vintage Analog Synth w/ Hard Case SN 382562

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"The unit has been serviced and in fully working condition."

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Crumar Trilogy Vintage Polyphonic Synth

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Vintage Arp Axxe monophonic Analog Synthesizer SN 1764

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Roland JX-3P Analog Synthesizer + PG-200 Programmer

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Macbeth Micromac-R Synthesizer Eurorack Module

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"3VCOs: VCO1 and 2 have saw, pulse, triangle and sine waveforms and the pulse width can be voltage controlled by external CVs. A low frequency noise with level control is available as well. VCO 1 can hard sync VCO2. VCO3 can be used as a modulation oscillator and can be disconnected from the master CV. Modulation targets are filter cutoff frequency and/or pitch of VCOs1and2. All VCOs have individual outputs, coarse and fine frequency controls, separate CV inputs for controlling frequency and pre-filter level controls.

The filter is a Moog 24dB lowpass filter. It´s input is a mixture of all three VCOs and noise. The cutoff frequency can be controlled by the first envelope generator as well as by an external CV. The filtertracking is switchable between off / half / full (0%, 1V/oct and 1.5V/oct).

The envelopes are ADSRs with a switchable release parameter thats time is depending on the decay parameter, just like the Minimoog. The filter envelope can be also used to control VCO2´s pitch what sounds great when VCO2 is synchronised. Furthermore you can invert this envelope´s characteristic. The second envelope modulates the VCA. If an external CV is patched to the VCA the internal modulation is broken up. A momentary button allows for manual triggering of the envelopes"

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CBMods Custom Painted Circuit Bent Yamaha RX-17 MIDI Drum Machine

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Published on Aug 8, 2014 Waz Radar

This is the first CBMods post on MATRIXSYNTH.

"Modifications: 7x switches.

This modification has 7 very distinct bends. In combination they hold up really well and you can get some very unique, strong settings. One of my favourite DM's to work with."

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"Designed & modified by
Circuit Bent Modifications - CBMods

Looks absolutely stunning, custom painted in gloss white and heritage green. Immaculate, detailed workmanship and quality components. Built to last.

Demo:
Circuit Bent / Modified Yamaha RX-17 MIDI Drum Machine Percussion Module
(Note that this demo was made prior to painting).

Modified with 7x switches.
Drum Machine will function as normal when all 7x switches are in the off position, but when on you will find ring-modded/vocoded sounds, pitch related effects, bizarre filters, odd synthesis, rhythmic drum varations and much more!!

Use switches individually or in combination. Designed so as not to crash so you can really go to town and find some mind blowing rhythms and tones.

Play via MIDI controller/ sequencer or use the on-board drum pads and preset rhythms to make the sounds - and then let the circuit bent switches work their magic!

If you're into making weird, wonderful, exciting, contemporary styles of music (i.e. ambient, noise, jazz, IDM, Dubstep, D&B, unclassifiable etc) - that's a bit out of the box, then this is definitely for you.

Comes with power adapter.

This item will not be re-listed."

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Novation Bass Station II Mono Synthesizer with Blue Gig Bag

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Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev 3.3 with MIDI

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3030303 - x0x heart

Published on Jan 15, 2015 Tomash Ghzegovsky

"3 tb 303 builds and a digital warrior sequencer
acid p0rn x0x0x0x
tb3030303
more info:
http://tomashg.com/?p=1130
http://digitalwarrior.co/"

Expert Sleepers FH-1 and iPad / TouchOSC

Published on Jan 15, 2015 Expert Sleepers

http://expert-sleepers.co.uk/fh1.html

iTunes: TouchOSC - Robert FISCHER

Update:

Expert Sleepers FH-1 and Lemur

iTunes: Lemur - Liine

Modular Monthly: Sequencing with the Intellijel Metropolis

Published on Jan 15, 2015 Future Music Magazine

"We show you how to get sequencing with Metropolis, then add musically quantised complexity with clockable external voltage sources. For more see issue 286 of Future Music: http://bit.ly/FMU286

Modular Monthly continues in every issue of Future Music."

KRONOS EXs-92 Atmospheric

Published on Jan 15, 2015 IrishActs

"A demo of EXs 92 "Atmospheric" by "Irish Acts" for the KORG KRONOS. Available to purchase directly from KORG.COM"

KORG Kronos on eBay

KORG Volca Keys - Movement

Published on Jan 15, 2015 ollilaboratories

Korg Volcas on eBay

"I connected the studio back up today after all the holidays.. Since I moved all my gear into a new location just before christmas I have not really been able to play anything properly until today. So after all was hooked up I started fiddling with the volca keys and this melody started speaking to me...

Not my normal type of tune, but I felt this needed sharing. Play it loud, alone and in the dark

The only synth used is the KORG Volca Keys, nothing more nothing less, For FX I used the Jomox T-resonator on reverb setting + the KORG kaoss pad which is sort of building the rhythm with a motion recorded Grain delay.

Peace!"

ROLAND 7X7 ARIA TR8 UPGRADE DEMO

Published on Jan 15, 2015 djtricks1

Roland Airas on eBay

Update via ComputerControlled in the comments: "Actually, the 707 does NOT feature sounds from the 909. This is a myth."

"BACK IN 1989 I HAD A ROLAND TR-707 ...POOR MAN'S VERSION OF THE 909,BUT AS YOU MAY KNOW IT DID FEATURE A FEW SOUNDS FROM THE 909, AND THE SOUND OF DETROIT TECHNO USED THE 707/727 & OF COURSE THE 909

ANYWAY UNFORTUNATELY SOME PUNK BROKE INTO MY STUDIO AND STOLE MY 707 & ALL MY OTHER KIT :(
I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO REPLACE IT BUT (DUE TO HIGH PRICES) NEVER GOT ROUND TO IT !

BUT THANKS TO ROLAND, THE 7X7 EXPANSION FOR TR8 IS WICKED!

HERE'S A QUICK LIVE DEMO AFTER GETTING A BIT STRESS DOWNLOADING TO MY TR-8 (NOW A 707)

I MUST SAY I AM VERY IMPRESS INDEED :0)

P.S ROLAND YOU SHOULD SEND US A FREE 7X7 STICKER FOR OUR TR8 (707)....ESPECIALLY THAT WE HAD TO PAY FOR THE EXTRA DRUM FEATURES!"

Rheyne - Live Jam #112

Published on Jan 15, 2015 Rheyne

"Live looping with Ableton Live. Recorded in one take with no pre-recorded loops or samples.

Equipment:
Roland System-1
Roland TR-8
Roland TB-3
DJ Techtools MIDI Fighter 3D
DJ Techtools MIDI Fighter Twister
2x Novation Launchpads
KMI QuNexus
KMI QuNeo
Fender Rhodes w/ MXR Wylde Overdrive
DSI MoPho Keyboard
iPad running Lemur
iConnectivity iConnectMIDI Legacy
MacBook Pro running Ableton Live / Max for Live
PreSonus 1818VSL
Native Instruments Kontakt (piano / ride cymbal)

Lighting:
Chauvet Slim Par 56 LED (x5)
American DJ Mega Bar 50 DMX (x2)
Enttec DMXIS"

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