MATRIXSYNTH: Monday, January 26, 2015

Monday, January 26, 2015

Modular Wild Presents Profile-Synthrotek DS M Drum Module

Published on Jan 26, 2015 Modular Wild

"A short overview of the basic features of the Synthrotek DS M Drum Module. Audio Demos will follow. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

NAMM 2015: Qu-Bit Electronix

Published on Jan 26, 2015 keyboardmag1

"Qu-Bit Electronix shows off some of their modules at the NAMM Show 2015."

Tri-ger: gate pattern recorder
EON: 2 HP envelope/oscillator/noise
Nano Rand: 4 HP random/s+h/noise
Chord: polyphonic 7th chord oscillator

Copy-Korg (featuring the Korg Volca Beats & Sample)

Published on Jan 26, 2015 HardtekStudios

"The Volca Beats is taking the melody on this track, sounding very similar to a Electribe ER-1. The Volca Sample is pulling out heavy drums and rhythmic sfx. Hope you enjoy!"

Korg Volcas on eBay

New Fingerlab DFX Digital Multi-FX, DM1, SH101, MS20 Mini

Published on Jan 26, 2015 Fingerlab

DFX - Digital Multi-FX by Fingerlab soon available on the App Store
DM1 The drum Machine by Fingerlab [iTunes]
MS20 mini by Korg
SH101 by Roland

@fingerlab

Update: now on iTunes: DFX - Digital Multi-FX - Fingerlab

"50% off for a limited time!

DFX is a powerful real-time Quad Multi-Effects Processor for iPad. With an intuitive and beautiful user interface for easy playability and instant fun.

We are curious. We like new experiences. We welcome unexpected discoveries. And... we are musicians. It was an obvious choice for us to develop for the iPad the multi-effects that we wanted, that we needed for our thirst for sound. Four powerful and multipurpose chained effects, driven by trackpads for fast and easy sonic explorations. Like a million of pedal boards on a device.

Plug in any audio source, a guitar, a bass, a microphone, a DJ mixer. Or play your favorite iOS synth or drum machine with Audiobus or Apple Inter-App Audio. Or why not playing a track from your iTunes Music Library. Select one, two, three or four effects amongst 35 hi-quality digital audio effects and explore endless sonic possibilities. Delays, echos, reverbs, filters, tremolo, autowah, compressors, distortions, vocoders, resonators, etc… more possibilities that you can imagine.

At last, but not least, DFX is also a great little sound design machine. Just select one of the built-in tone synthesizers on the first effect and let your imagination build new sound landscapes at the tip of your fingers. We have had a lot fun making ours in the Factory presets.

No in-apps, no ads, no fuss. DFX is simple, intuitive and fun. No user guide required ;^)

Specifications:

- From the makers of DM1 - The Drum Machine

- Designed by Jonas Erikson

- 10 effect categories

- Delays : Sync Delay, Ping Pong, Tape Delay

- Reverbs : Metal box, Hall, Descent, Reflections, Freeze,

- Filters : High Pass, Low Pass, High Shelf, Low Shelf

- Phase : Phase Flux, Vibe Chorus, Phase Shift

- Modulation : Wave Tremolo, AutoWah, Envelope Follower, Ring Modulator

- Distortion : Wave Shaper, Bias, Raw, Bit Crusher, Synthizer

- Voice FX : Vocoder, Resonator, Formant Simulator

- Pan : Stereolizer, AutoPan, Leslie

- Dynamics : Noise Gate, Compressor

- Instruments : High Tone Synth, Bass Tone Synth

- Audiobus compatible

- Audio Inter-App compatible

- 4 playable trackpads with real-time waveforms

- Live Effect Swapping

- Live recording

- Recordings manager

- Recordings exporter

- Built-in Countdown

- Built-in Tone Synths (high and bass)

- Built-in Output Limiter for a controlled output

- Built-in Metronome

- Tempo Synced animations

- Effect Solo Mode

- iTunes playback

- Presets Manager (factory & user)

- Fullscreen Favorite Presets for fast live access"

Serge reunion prep i

"ok. . . I'm really excited about the upcoming 40th Serge Reunion in SF on Feb. 7! I'll be doing a short live improv there and in preparation I'm beginning to create 'the patch' on my 1979 three panel Serge. So here is just some noodling on a portion of that patch. enjoy!"

Event details posted here.

Modular Synthesizer Explosion at NAMM 2015

Published on Jan 26, 2015 Blade of Grass

"Sorry for this shaky amateur iPhone video, but about halfway through NAMM I was so amazed by the sheer quantity of synths (particularly modular synths) that I just started shooting some short clips to informally document this phenomenon.

Where possible I tried to get a shot of the manufacturer’s sign, and in the video you can see synths from :

Buchla
Noise Engineering
Low Gain Electronics
Doepfer
MFB Synths
Snazzy FX
Kenton Synths
Delptronics
Qu-bit Electronics
Tip Top Audio
Abstract Data
Audio Damage
4MS Compny
Club of the Knobs
Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers
Kilpatrick Audio
Muff Wiggler
Roland"

Novation Xio 25 Synthesizer + Controller + Audio Interface

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Avalon Bassline from Abstrakt Instruments - NAMM Floor Demos

Published on Jan 26, 2015 Kylee Kennedy

Two quick NAMM floor demos.

"Avalon Bassline from Abstrakt Instruments NAMM 2015"

Abstrakt Instruments Brian Castro Showing Alessandro Cortini the New Avalon Bassline at NAMM

via @c1t1zen on Instagram

"The one device I fell in love with at #NAMM 2015 the Avalon Bassline! AND my NIN buddy Alessandro Cortini stopped by at the same time!"

NAMM 2015: Alessandro Cortini at the Make Noise Booth & New Module Overview

Published on Jan 26, 2015 Electronic Musician Magazine

We listen to Alessandro Cortini at the Make Noise booth at the NAMM Show 2015.

NAMM 2015: Make Noise

Published on Jan 26, 2015 Electronic Musician Magazine

"Make Noise shows off some of their modules at the NAMM Show 2015."

FxdF
RxMx
Soundhack Telharmonic

NAMM 2015: Roger Linn Design LinnStrument

Published on Jan 26, 2015 keyboardmag1

"Roger Linn shows of his LinnStrument at the NAMM Show 2015."

NAMM 2015: Modal 002 Synthesizer

Published on Jan 26, 2015 keyboardmag1

"Modal shows off their 002 Synthesizer at the NAMM Show 2015."

NAMM 2015: Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers - Studio Electronics Eurorack

Published on Jan 26, 2015 keyboardmag1

"Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers shows off some of their modules at the NAMM Show 2015."

Future Retro XS Semi-Modular Synth Demo

Published on Jan 26, 2015 perfectcircuitaudio

Demo starts at :44.

"This video demonstrates the sound and features of the Future Retro XS Semi-Modular Synthesizer. Enjoy!"

http://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com
Perfect Circuit Audio on eBay

MFB Kraftzwerg // Keyboard played // Classic Patches

Published on Jan 26, 2015 LESINDES

"Semi modular Kraftzwerg playing standard 3-VCO-synth sounds. Phat + lush -- must hear!"

NAMM 2015: Waldorf - NW1 Wavetable Eurorack Module & the Zarenbourg

Published on Jan 26, 2015 keyboardmag1

"Waldorf shows off some of their gear at the NAMM Show 2015, including the NW1 Wavetable module and the Zarenbourg."

New Spectra Mirror 23B Eurorack Module from Circuit Shaman

"The SPECTRA MIRROR is a resonant down-sampler tailored for use as a low pass gate. Incoming audio can be completely attenuated or passed through unaffected by modulating the sampling frequency, width of the sampling clock or the on board through-zero VCA. Each control voltage input can be attenuverted, allowing the user to sculpt response to CV. The "morph" output allows for CV control of the mode of the sampler, transitioning smoothly between traditional down-sampling and "high-pass sampling," which attenuated signals below the sampling frequency."

Circuit Shaman Eurorack Expanders for the Music Thing Turing Machine

Bytes Expander

Update: looks like the above link is dead. The original link went to www.circuitshaman.com, which now goes to www.mysticcircuits.com.

"The Bytes loop length expander allows your Music Thing Turing Machine to create random loops and melodies in any musical time signature. Breaking free from the constraints of 8 and 16 steps, with the addition of the Bytes Expander your Turing Machine will be able to create loops of any length from 1 to 16 and alter that length with a control voltage. Say goodbye to Kraftwerk and hello to Coltrane.

With the use of two separate length controls it makes it easy to change the Turing Machine's time signature in a musically useful way. For example, set the lower control to '6' and the upper control to '12' and you can easily double-time your loop. The CV-selector switch and attenuverter allow for some control to tame incoming CV, setting the selector switch to either side makes it so that CV only affects one of the length controls, allowing for one length to be your "solo" mode and the other to be your "repetitive" mode.

The Bytes expander attaches to your Turing Machine through the "gates" expander port and via 2 jumper wires that connect to the original Turing Machine PCB. As such, the Turing Machine PCB requires a small amount of modification to be able to work with the Bytes Expander. What is for sale is both the expander itself and the service of upgrading your Turing Machine. Send me your unit and I will do all the hard work for you."

Bytes Turing Machine Loop Length expander explained
Published on Nov 25, 2014 Circuit Shaman

"Here I go through the basics of the Bytes expander and give a couple of examples of how I use it."

Below is the Music Thing Rainbow Turing Machine build from Circuit Shaman with Bytes next to it.

"The Rainbow Turing Machine (Originally by Tom Whitwell of Music thing) is a random voltage loop generator for Eurorack modular synthesizers. It is useful for creating melodies and modulation with a variable amount of randomness. This particular module comes with all of the available Turing Machine expanders and uses different colored LEDs in every way possible. The colored LEDs serve a practical purpose as well as an aesthetic one since the color of each bit is coordinated to the main display across all of the expanders."

Published on Apr 24, 2014 wind spirit

"Did you say that there isn't enough color in your modular? Well this modules uses just about every color of LED available (that would be safe for your eye.)"

Switches Expander

"SWITCHES is an expander that turns your Turing Machine into a sequential switch. Its set of 8 switches are summed together to 4 different outputs. Two switching methods are used: the top four "clean" switches use a high-precision switching chip and the bottom four "dirty" switches use vactrols for some extra character. Bi-directional switching is possible through use of an upcoming multi-purpose expander."

via Music Thing Modular

And finally the Vert expander.

"VERT is an 8-bit digital to analog converter with an internal clock, allowing a CV signal to be converted to 8 gates. Unipolar or bipolar input signals can be selected by a switch to cover the entire range of conversion. The internal oscillator has a range switch to select between audio and LFO range as well as an attenuator for the FM input. An expansion port on the back allows the Vert to connect to any Turing Machine expander, allowing new functionality to be added in the future. The onboard LEDs come in 8-color rainbow or a single color of your choosing. A trim pot accessible from the front panel allows the LEDs to be dimmed to the preferred level of brightness."

Note this is the first Circuit Shaman post.

synthtech e355 take 8

Published on Jan 26, 2015 SunFallsMusic

"A mellow approach focusing on sonorous rich tones from the synthtech e355 morphing dual lfo. Taking in the meditative. Its nice to do sometimes. Have to break up the noise sessions. (( a wee bit of clipping in there. the e355 is potent. and my camera line in is senstive ))"

EX-NIHILO - Buchla Music Easel Release by Todd Barton

via Todd Barton

"I'm very proud and excited to announce the release of my latest CD, Ex Nihilo, in conjunction with my friend, Federico Palcidi from Rome, Italy.

The first half of the CD is my suite, 'Cosmic Fragments' and the second half a suite by Federico, 'Dal Niente...'

All compositions were created with the Buchla Music Easel either as a solo performance or multi-layered mix or manipulated in custom software.

There is a limited edition of 200 CDs available now.

Later it will be available for download, date tba. You can hear a few short excerpts at the link above.

All best wishes,
Todd"

NAMM 2015 - MOOG MODEL 15 by Moog Music's Rosser Douglas.

Published on Jan 26, 2015 Tara Busch

"NAMM 2015! Rosser Douglas from Moog music explains to me the beautiful new Model 15 modular system."

Hi-Res Pics of the Elka Synthex Voice Board

Hi-res pics added to this post.

Four boards are currently for sale here.

roy e gamble - tech acid modular jam

Published on Jan 26, 2015 logreybeam

"techno/acid modular jam, rytm for extra drums, pro2 for bass"

NAMM 2015: Low-Gain Electronics

Published on Jan 26, 2015 keyboardmag1

"Low-Gain Electronics shows off some of their modules at the NAMM Show 2015."

DAC 8 sequencer
SEQ-X1
SEQ-X2
CVP-1
SUBMIX6

Tiptop systems in action

Published on Jan 26, 2015 Tiptop .Audio

"Good times at the Tiptop booth composing music on the modular."

NAMM 2015: TipTop Audio Circadian Rhythm

Published on Jan 26, 2015

"TipTop Audio shows off their Circadian Rhythm at the NAMM Show 2015."

Serge Modular 40 Year Reunion Concert Coming February 7th to The Lab San Francisco

"Performances by Kevin Braheny Fortune, Paul M. Young, Jill Fraser with Anne Graham, Stephen Golovin, Sergei Tcherepnin, Todd Barton, Doug Lynner, Slope 114, Jorge Bachmann, LX Rudis, Citizen Kylee.

Live video synthesis by Cous!n B!t.
Historic Serge Systems, Interactive Serge Installations, Presentations, Raffles and more."

The Lab
2948 16th St, San Francisco, California 94103

Facebook event page here.

Roland Juno-6 Synthesizer

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Polivoks. Soviet Synthesizer Demo

Published on Jan 26, 2015 Strangesoundful

2015m Euro modular drums

Published on Jan 26, 2015 Cray

The Delphonics Triggerman is the only sequencer and the SSF Ultra Random is running the bass line.

80s Sci FI Film - Night Time Flying Taxi Music

Published on Jan 26, 2015 Mitch Wiseman

"I imagined a scene at night with a character sitting in the back of a flying taxi, rain hitting the window, and the neon city scape spreading below in every direction.

The Minibrute is going through an MXR Carbon Copy, and valhalla reverb, the Prophet 08, Tempest, and Little phatty were also used. I can't believe the mini brute only has one oscillator, it has such a huge sound!"

PEOPLE are PEOPLE: Moon Modular @NAMM 2015

Published on Jan 26, 2015 moonmodular

"Thanks to JLR for his support. To get info´s about the new M511 D visit our website. http://www.moonmodular.com"

You'll spot some familiar faces in this one.

Lorne Hammond with MATRIXSYNTH T-Shirt at :23. That would be the third MATRIXSYNTH T sighting at NAMM followed by Todd Barton at the Buchla booth & Tomio at the Tiptop Audio booth. I'm not worthy.

Thank you Lorne!

SoundMorph - Richard Devine's Modular UI Library

SoundMorph - Richard Devine's Modular UI - Making of

Published on Jan 25, 2015 Sound Morph

http://soundmorph.com/index.php?page=products&spack=modular

"Richard Devine interview Making Of "Modular UI" soundpack with SoundMorph.com

Modular UI is an advanced user interface library designed by world renowned sound designer and musician Richard Devine.

Designed and sourced entirely from Richard Devine’s personal and exclusive Eurorack modular synths and processors collection, the Modular UI soundpack combines the retro, clean sound of analog with the futuristic tech of the new wave of advanced analog and digital synthesis from modular synths, evoking flashbacks of iconic sound design heard in both classic and modern sci-fi films.

The Modular UI soundpack gives you access to sounds created by one of the masters of modular synths and sound design, and is sourced from equipment that would take a lifetime to purchase and assemble, giving an incredible value to this soundpack both artistically and financially.

Utilizing many Eurorack modules that have not yet been released to the public and containing samples equally suited to sound designers and electronic musicians alike, Modular UI is in a class by itself!

Modular UI features 1,000+ sounds and 5.99Gb of 24bit/96khz .WAV files, all meticulously embedded with Soundminer & Bashead metadata, including:
- Calculations and Text
- Data Crunching
- Data Micro Calculations
- FM Confirm Tones
- FM Hybrid Gestures
- FM Solo Bleeps
- Hologram Pad
- Micro Gestures
- Modular random generations
- Solo Beeps
- Subtle Hi Tech Modular
- Text Typing
- 5Gb of Modular Source Recordings"

Savor the Flavor Soundpack (Week 19)

Published on Jan 26, 2015 KM Productions

MIDI Fighters on eBay

"This week I present you with a soundpack that provides soulful flutes, rumbling bass, bongos, hand played percussion and some really awesome vocal shots. It’s another 16 pad pack, but let me assure you there are many layers and samples to each pad. I really enjoy hiding these numerous samples within one bank as it allows you to vary the sound without having to break your rhythm or switch banks. Enjoy!
-Kyle

Sign up to receive these soundpacks straight to your inbox every week:
http://www.kmprodj.com/djproducer-res...

FREE DOWNLOAD (Ableton Project File, Traktor Remix Kit & WAVs Folder all in one zip file): https://maps.djtechtools.com/mappings...

Video Credit: Alex Medvick"

Befaco DIY Workshop This Weekend in London

"DIY eurorack workshop 31st of January and 1st February. Two days hands-on workshop lead by Barcelona-based synth makers Befaco.org

Dates:31st January and 1st February, 12am to ~8pm

Location: To be confirmed [it will be either at the London Hackspace or at the new Music Hackspace space, at ContainerVille].

Hands on workshop: build your own synth modules on eurorack format. We provide all the necessary components to build your device from scratch. Each participant builds her/his own machine during the workshop.

Target audience: People interested in analog synthesis, modulars, experimentation, DIY, performance, sound.

Language: English / Spanish

Material Costs: NO Fee, just pay for the kits you build. Kits include PCB and all electronic parts.
Required skills: interest and patience. No previous experience in electronics is necessary. You can either start a modular from scratch or add new modules to yours.

Required materials: Fine tip soldering iron less than 25w, if possible (we’ve got spares if you need one).

More Info and Booking:

befacosynth@gmail.com

http://musichackspace.org/...

Have fun!!"

NAMM 2015: Malekko Modules

Published on Jan 26, 2015 sonicstate

"NAMM 2015: Malekko Modules Super useful utility modules!"

Unity Mixer
Mix 4
Mute 4
MLT Mult
Noise
SNT/RTN Send Return

Nova Musik - Pittsburg Modular Synthesizers Foundation 3.1+ with Richard Nicol at NAMM 2015

Published on Jan 26, 2015 Nova Musik

"Check out great deals on the Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers Foundation 3.1+ at Nova Musik: http://www.novamusik.com/modular/euro...

Richard Nicol from Pittsburgh Modular gives us an overview of the new Foundation 3.1+ expandable, complete voice analog modular synthesizer, which comes with an extra 104hp of expansion space for more modules.

The Foundation 3.1+ Synthesizer is the expandable version of a classic. A standalone, fully modular synthesizer styled after the great monosynths of the past, the Foundation 3.1+ has no hardwired signal path or fixed voice architecture to restrict creativity. An all analog signal path driving massive oscillators and multiple filters pushes the Foundation 3.1+ Synthesizer to new worlds of musical creativity. An unpatched Foundation 3.1+ offers a clean slate for sonic exploration and sound design, and the open format of a modular synthesizer allows for greater control and a deeper understanding of synthesis.

The Foundation 3.1+ Synthesizer is designed to function as a standalone instrument. However, the Foundation 3.1+ is a 100% eurorack compatible modular synthesizer. The system is made up of 13 individual eurorack format synthesizer modules which can be removed, reorganized, and replaced with Pittsburgh Modular or other eurorack compatible modules. The Foundation 3.1+ Synthesizer uses the Pittsburgh Modular Move [208] Black Case and Power Rail to house and power the modules."

Strings volca bass and tb lead

Published on Jan 26, 2015 rezzy blips

"Had to upload this was a fun jam well impressed at volca bass nice rich metallic analogue deep bass sound"

Korg Volcas on eBay | Roland Airas on eBay

Miles and his Custom Painted Moog EatherWave Plus Theremin

This one in via L.T.

"After my beloved orange four legged companion 'Charlotte the Cat' passed on and ascended high into SynthCat heaven, I have realized that Charlotte was always annoyed with my collection of electronic keyboards and audio gadgets, (see the old Charlotte the cat photos at Matrixsynth)

I have since adopted a wonderful. large 4 yr old, 4 legged orange companion - Miles the Cool SynthCat.

See attached photo of Miles the cool SynthCat, chillin' and relaxin' with the Moog EatherWave Plus Theremin... looks like Miles has a much better attitude when it comes to sharing his space with Electronic Music Keyboards ,Gadgets and Gizmos.

What do you think.... anyone have a caption for these SynthCat photos?"

The theremin is painted with green marine enamel for boats.

410 CST 5800 Voice Board for the Elka Synthex

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Follow-up to this post.

Currently listed via this auction

Note this is one voice board. The listing is for four of them. You can see them stacked in the previous post.

I checked with the seller to see if we can get a close-up where you can read the chips. I'll post back if it comes in.

Update: hi-res pics in via the seller below. Black & white versions as well.

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Roland JX-8P *analog/digital hybrid 6 voice polysynth with Original Box

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Elektron Machinedrum SPS-1 UW MKII Machine Drum

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Technosaurus Microcon I Synthesizer

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"You are bidding on a used Technosaurus Microcon I synthesizer. This is a tabletop monophonic analog synthesizer controlled by CV and gate. It is very similar to the Roland 303 bass synth. It was recently serviced by a professional in Los Angeles and works perfectly. It comes with power adapter. This unit is CVand gate only. There is NO midi. I bought this in Tokyo last year at the famous 5G synth store. I recently purchased a roland SH-101 and no longer have the need for the Microcon."

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Moog Source Synthesizer - S-TRIG / Cassette / Remote Version SN 4382

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Roland Jupiter 8 Synthesizer with MIDI SN 161526

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Some previous pics of this one captured here.

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Arp Axxe with Manual + Registration Card

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Morphed Sound on Synthesizers.com Experiment Nr.1 & 2

Published on Jan 25, 2015 hasnamussannihilator

Morphed Sound on Synthesizers.com Experiment Nr.2

El Santuario (The Sanctuary)

Published on Jan 25, 2015 MIxbern

KORG Poly-Ensemble. Synthesizers.com 5U MU system comes in at 2:00.

MOOG Minimoog "Spaced Saw"

(c) 2015 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound

all sounds: MOOG Minimoog Analog Synthesizer
drums: KORG KR-55B Analog Drumbox
recording: multitrack without Midi
fx: reverb & delay

Yamaha DX9 FM Synthesizer Patch Demos

Published on Jan 25, 2015 Eddie Craig

"A demo video displaying some of the capabilities of Yamaha's DX9. The only external effect used is reverb."

Update:

Yamaha DX9 FM Synthesizer Patch Demo (Part 2)

Published on Feb 7, 2015 Eddie Craig

"A demo video displaying some of the capabilities of Yamaha's DX9. The only external effect used is reverb."

Yamaha Dx9 Patches (Part 3)

Published on Apr 8, 2016

"More leads and basses for the Yamaha DX9. Some are made from scratch (init), and others are heavilly tweaked factory presets. Reverb/chorus is added midway through to hear the dry sound as well as the processed sound."

GOLT! Basic Acid Patch, Modular Synthesizer

Published on Jan 25, 2015 GOLT Modular

"I finally finished my Eurorack modular synth and home made sequencer!

It's a 32 Step Trigger sequencer that synchronises to MIDI and is linked to a 16 Step CV / Gate sequencer.

I thought the best way to celebrate was with some spontaneous ACID! This is the first time I really got to use the modular, so the patch is fairly simple; Seq - Quantizer - RS95E - VCF303 - Manhattan Analog VCA - A199. I didn't even bother tuning the oscillators or even using an Envelope Generator. The Envelope came from the VCF303 Decay / Env Out.

The drums came from the Jomox XBASE 888 which I absolutely love. The 888 main out L was bought into the modular via the Doepfer A-199 and then filtered with the A-106-5 SEM Type VCF in LP/HP mode. The 4MS PEG provided the modulation for the filter.

Hope you like it."

NAMM 2015: Suit & Tie Guy

Published on Jan 26, 2015 sonicstate

"NAMM 2015: Suit & Tie Guy The best dressed guy at NAMM"

Scott Jaeger of The Harvestman is giving him a run for his money.

STG goes over the new Envelope Generator with MOOG ADSR, EMS SYNTHI 100 Trapezoid, and Pyramid Blaster modes.

Axoloti guitar multi-fx

Published on Jan 26, 2015 Axoloti

"Axoloti does the effects processing controlled with a MIDI pedalboard, amplified through a Phonic powermixer and Metro speakers, recorded with a Zoom H4N through its built-in mikes.
No other sound sources than guitar and Axoloti. The EMS Synthi 100 on the background is not connected :)" But it does get the post.

NAMM 2015: Nord Electro 5 - video

Published on Jan 26, 2015 sonicstate

"NAMM 2015: Nord Electro 5 - video Evolution of a stage classic"

Wireless LinnStrument with StarrLabs AirPower 3 prototype

Published on Jan 26, 2015

"Only at NAMM! StarrLabs came by the LinnStrument booth with a prototype of their upcoming AirPower3. Wireless class compliant MIDI over USB with 36 hours of bus power built in. The latency is barely noticeable, I could only slightly feel it when playing rapid 64th notes. With that we instantly have a perfect wireless solution for using the LinnStrument on any stage!

More info: http://www.starrlabs.com/product/airp..."

"Now all of your favorite USB MIDI devices are wireless! The AirPower3 works with all class compliant USB MIDI devices such as the Novation Launchpad, Ableton Push, Alesis Keyboards and hundreds of other instruments and devices. Features include 16 selectable RF channels, dropout protection to prevent stuck notes , and up to 200′ of unobstructed range. 'AirPower, the possibilities are wireless…'"

NAMM 2015: Miselu C.24 and MIDI HD Bluetooth

Published on Jan 26, 2015 sonicstate

"NAMM 2015: Miselu C.24 and MIDI HD Bluetooth Updates on the iPad keyboard case"

He mentions the C.24 is the only poly aftertouch controller on the market for under $1000. There's actually the CME Xkeys as well. The Xkey, however, does not support wireless blue tooth like the C.24 and requires USB power.

http://www.miselu.com

If two octave's isn't enough for you, you can chain two.

NAMM 2015: Video - Yamaha Vintage Synth Museum Tour with Demos

Published on Jan 26, 2015 sonicstate

"NAMM 2015: Video - Yamaha Vintage Synth Museum Tour SY2 through CS80 to VL3"

Some amazing bits of synth trivia and history in this one. Make the time to watch it through if you can. There are demos of the rare GX1 & VL7. Less than a dozen were made and only three VL7s left the company and were sold.

See this post for some history on FM synthesis from Dave Bristow, the man who programmed the presets of the GS1, Yamaha's first FM synthesizer.

NAMM 2015: Oberheim SEM for Eurorack

Published on Jan 26, 2015 sonicstate

"NAMM 2015: Oberheim SEM for Eurorack And a phaser too - more coming we hear"

SH101

Published on Jan 26, 2015 SSM Curtis

"Some Sound examples"

7 Minutes with an Ipad Synth - Phase84

Published on Jan 26, 2015 Synth Anatomy

"This week Phase84 from Retronyms

Phase84 is a next generation phase distortion synthesizer. It fuses gritty digital sounds with traditional analog punch.

Phase84 is what's known as a Phase Distortion synthesizer. This form of waveshaping synthesis has its roots in Casio’s brilliant CZ line of digital synthesizers from the 80s. It is designed to have the warmth of a subtractive (analog) synthesizer, yet be capable of the squelchy tones and sharp attacks of an FM synth. Phase84 in particular can create warm pads, glitchy sounds, dirty basses, filthy sweeps, screaming leads, and anything in-between."

iTunes: Phase84 - Retronyms Inc

Remco Sound FX Machine CV Experiment with Eurorack

Published on Jan 26, 2015 Introvertmusic

"For a more enjoyable listening experience, use headphone or bass friendly speakers.

If you like my noises you can keep in touch and find more stuff here:
instagram.com/introvertmusic (Updated frequently)
Soundcloud.com/introvertmusic
https://www.facebook.com/stein.dennis

This began as me just experimenting with my heavily moded Remco Sound FX Machine with an added CV input talking to my eurorack for the first time. After a bit of playing things evolved into this and I kinda liked it... so I decided to record it and share it with you good people.

This was created using only Eurorack other than my CV controlled Remco Sound FX Machine and an Eventide Space reverb pedal.

Rough Patch explanation: So the master clock is a Delptronics Triggerman running 7 different sequences. Most of the tracks are being sent off to random modules for different clock divisions. One track from the Triggerman is triggering side 2 of a Make Noise Maths MK1 which is controlling the VCA on one channel of a Cwejman MX4S mixer which has channel 2 of the DPO running in creating the Kick/Bass drum. The higher melodic reverbed pad sounds are coming from the Qubit Nebulae which is shuffling through various chord I played on my Roland Juno 60. This is then run into the Make Noise Erbe Verb to change up the character a bit. The high pitched squeals and sweeping non-melodic squelches are coming from my Remco Sound FX machine that has been moded to have a CV in as well as some other cool tricks and expanded voice capabilities. The Melodic part that comes in at 2:40 is an Analogue Solutions Vostok MK1 using all 3 oscillators and is being sequenced by the Audio Damage Sequencer 1. The Vostok is being run into the Eventide Space reverb to add some stereo depth to the mix. There are 2 snare drums running: One is the Tiptop Audio SD808 and the other is from the Mutable Instruments Braids running the newest OS adding incredibly flexible and pitch-able 808 sounds. The "high hat" sounds were created by running the noise source from the Vostok into the Malekko Borg 2 filter and is being triggered by the Triggerman. Some of the strange chaotic noises were created by running a Make Noise Mysteron sequenced by a Make Noise Rene into a Make Noise Echophon and then into the Make Noise Phonogene set to the constant record mode... Tons of parameters are being tweaked by multiple modules for the highest level of unpredictability and variation. Other noises "cymbal style" compliments of The Harvestman Piston Honda MK1 run into one side of a Double Andore MK1 to create some more hat style sounds. Microbe Modular Equation Composer added some other weird blips and bloops as well percussion sounds. Microbe Modular Equation Composer is being modulated by the Modcan QuadLFO. Mungo Enterprises g0 expanded with Macro Machines Storage Strip is mangling some of the drum sounds in this patch too... I think thats about it :)

Thanks!! And as always, THANKS FOR LISTENING!"

modular synth chillout

Published on Jan 26, 2015 ipnoteca

"relaxing patch"

korg volca bass tb3 tr8 aira roland

Published on Jan 26, 2015 rezzy blips

"First play korg volca bass so i made a arty video to go with it surreal and trippy mushroom theme all music art and 3d models are made by Spen"

Roland Aira & Volca computer model renders.

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Korg Volca Keys C64 SID Chip Emulation Arpeggios

Published on Jan 26, 2015 Tony Horgan

"An experiment in recreating Commodore 64-style arpeggios on the Korg Volca Keys. Audio is straight into a camcorder, sorry about the clipping on the Volca Beats. The basic arpeggio sound is created by setting the LFO to "square" (hold FUNC and press key M6), then turn the LFO RATE dial to about 3 o'clock and the PITCH INT knob to 12 o'clock or more. In this video I'm using the internal delay effect on the Volca Keys and mixing the Keys and Beats with a Belkin Rockstar, then recording audio from the Rockstar into the camcorder. No other equipment was used."

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Monday, January 26, 2015

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