MATRIXSYNTH: Saturday, December 28, 2019

Saturday, December 28, 2019

emw multiwave digital oscillator part I - wave analysis

Published on Dec 28, 2019 impurfekt

"please support the channel: https://impurfekt.bandcamp.com

the multiwave digital oscillator from emw has 40 main oscillator waveforms and 8 sub-oscillator waveforms. it uses a multi-algorithm structure to produce dynamic waveforms (as seen via the oscilloscope). synthesis methods available are: wavetable modulation, fm, wave distortion, formant shifting, timbre stretching and windowed sync. the sound palette on tap is staggering.

this video shows each waveform and how they respond to the wavefolder knob. part II will feature musical examples."

Novation Mininova custom patches (no talking) - ultranova

Published on Dec 28, 2019 synth-love

"Working on a patch bank for the mininova. What do you think?

(grr!!! video uploaded in portrait!)"

Ableton Instrument MegaPack - Sequential Circuits Prophet 600

Published on Dec 28, 2019 Expanding Sound

"(Compatible with Ableton Live Lite 9.7.7 and above)
get the pack here
http://www.expandingsound.com/product...
The Prophet 600 is sometimes referred to as the "little brother" of the Prophet 5. Don't let that description allow you to underestimate the Prophet 600. It's a beautiful sounding vintage synth. The pads and brass patches sound incredible. The filter is syrupy and warm. I love the Prophet 600 and I think you will too. It's often referred to as one of the best under the radar synth deals on the market. This pack is very straightforward in its sound palate. I wanted to make serviceable musical sounds for my first go at this synth, and follow it up with a more experimental modulation heavy pack in the future. This Megapack will set you up to start making music right away."

Zoom MS-70CDR, EHX 720, Ambient Toy Piano Jam

Published on Dec 28, 2019 Waveformer

"So... My wife gave me a toy piano for Christmas. The kind with cute animals on.

My second thought was that it must be possible to create some kind of listen-worthy music with this.

The piano sound is sample-based, with three different samples spaced over a two octave keyboard. For some reason, the sample is looped for the last half of the sound duration, and the loop length is slightly off, so the second half of the sound is slightly detuned. The keyboard itself is monophonic, only one key press is detected at a time. But a sample will keep playing to the end, even when a new key is pressed, so it's possible to "strum" a chord, sort of. Closer inspection also revealed that this marvelous instrument has a built-in sequencer.

It's battery powered with one speaker, but no line out. So I did a small mod and mounted a volume control, a minijack output, and an on-off switch for the built-in speaker.

I decided to go for the ambient genre, and to get some help from three Zoom MS-70CDR effect pedals, and a Electro Harmonix 720 looper.

The internal sequencer is used in the second half of the jam, and I throw in some subtle animal noises for good measure.

Enjoy :-).

Patches:

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Situation [Cover] Behringer Crave / PRO-1 - Circuit - MC-101 / JP-08

Published on Dec 28, 2019 Micro Banshee

"Likely to be the last of my Yazoo covers/re-mixes or whatever you want to call them... Situation.

As always, the track is played 'live' in one take - with no DAW, editing or post production.

Recorded live 28/12/2019."

BEHRINGER K-2 Tutorial & Review, with 18 patch ideas (that also apply to KORG's MS-20)

Published on Dec 26, 2019 loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Overview
2:40 Filters
4:40 Layout
5:30 Oscillators
8:15 LFO/Mod gen
10:05 Envelopes
14:15 Hz/v, v/oct
15:45 S-trig, v-trig
16:30 Patch bay
18:05 ESP & guitar
20:50 Track & hold
22:20 PATCH IDEAS
22:25 TIP #1: Controlled noise thru ESP
23:30 TIP #2: Controller noise thru VCA
23:55 TIP #3: Using the modwheel to attenuate signals
24:20 TIP #4: How to create a Random LFO
26:35 TIP #5: How to control oscillator pitch with a v/oct signal without a hz/v to v/oct converter
28:15 TIP #6: Using the high pass filter for a bass boost
28:30 TIP #7: Drone mode patch
28:50 TIP #8: Creating distortion using the ESP VCA and a feedback loop
29:40 TIP #9: How to make Filter 2 more aggressive than Filter 1
30:10 TIP #10: The hidden oscillator: Creating and controlling oscillator using ESP feedback
31:20 TIP #11: ESP osc as drone oscillator
31:40 TIP #12: ESP osc as a high-frequency modulator
32:20 TIP #13: Analog bitcrush: Using the new ESP osc and the Sample and Hold to create a downsampling/bitcrush effect.
33:30 TIP #14: Playing K-2/MS-20 duophonically using the Track & Hold (sample and hold) circuit and the trick switch
34:50 TIP #15: Playing K-2/MS-20 duophonically using the keyboard trigger and playing legato
35:50 TIP #16: Using KeyStep for a full duophonic experience
37:15 TIP #17: Applying portamento in duophonic
37:45 TIP #18: Using the filters to give each oscillator its own articulation
38:35 Pros & cons

MFB Dominion 1 | 3 OSC VCO Mono / Paraphonic Semi Modular Analog Super Synth

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Vintage ARP 2463 Synthesizer QUADRA Keyboard WITH CASE SN 0385 w/ Mods

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Elektron SFX-6 w/ Original Box

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"Synthesis types are abundant. FM, Super Wave, Speech, Commodore 64, drum samples and more are all inside this unique device. Sequencing is super intuitive and easy. Hold a step button and press a note, it’s that simple.

Bought new pots and knobs from Elektron but never installed them. I don’t have a technician shop in my town. These knobs and pots are the upgraded versions that are used in the Octotrack and similar series. I tried to take a knob off and the plastic pot broke with it. Loose knob still functions as good as the others. You cannot tell the pot is broken loose once it is put back in its hole."

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WaveReX MC-256 Memory Cart Giveaway

Just a reminder, supporting members of the site can enter for a free WaveReX MC-256 Memory Cart for Roland Gear. If you have a compatible Roland synth or drum machine be sure to email matrixsynth@gmail.com if you are interested. If you don't think you will win, no one has entered since the first post, so you might want to consider it. :) BTW, this is open to anyone that signs up to support the site prior to the new year.

Side note: Roland changed the orientation of the MC card slot on some of their synths. Check WaveReX for orientation. Although the site implies the cartridge doesn't work on certain gear, I verified with them that it's just the orientation that won't work so to speak. The cart will still work, it will just be facing the opposite direction making it more difficult to see the display.

DSI Pro 2 Demo Part 2

Published on Dec 27, 2019 Pure Ambient Drone

"Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 Sound demo Part 2. In this video I showcase some DSI Pro 2 preset patches. Sequential puts out some great synthesizers and the Sequential Pro 2 is an amazing synthesizer to play. This is part one of my DSI Pro 2 Demo."

Pure Ambient Drone DSI Pro 2 Demos

OBERHEIM OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer (1980) Magic Fly and Happy 2020!

Published on Dec 28, 2019 RetroSound

"(c) 2019 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

My last post in 2019. I hope you guys had a good year. When yes than you are lucky. When not, the next will be better surely. I wish all of you a good 2020. Peace and Love.

The track 'Magic Fly' by the French group 'Space' from 1977 was probably one of the first synthesizer tracks that I consciously noticed. These sounds burned into my brain very early on. No idea why.
I wanted to cover the track, but it's actually not a real cover. I interpreted it a little differently and also played it. Everything comes from the #Oberheim #OBXa #Synthesizer , apart from the drums."

Space Magic Fly

Timelapse of the new BURG studio build

Published on Dec 28, 2019 ollilaboratories

"If you like my music you can find it here http://bit.ly/BurgMusic and also please consider supporting me at patreon for as little as 1 USD http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon

As a BURG patreon You will get access to behind the scenes materials, exclusive live streams, tiers with stems, loop packs and other perks including access to the exclusive BURG discord.

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Sorry for the long silence guys but i have been very busy moving from Asia to Europe.

In November 2019 I relocated to Sweden after 8 years living in Malaysia / Kuala Lumpur. Here is a short timelapse of the studio build in the new place. :)

See you all in 2020 with new music and videos, happy new year to everyone !!

Song excerpt from: https://youtu.be/PDYCYT1OD9g [posted here]

#timelapse #studiobuild #burg"

Volcatron Reggae

Published on Dec 27, 2019 Joel Braverman

"I get down with my volcatron - a rack of Volca synths and supporting hardware I built for performance."

Synthesizers.com - Studio 88 - Modular jam # 01

Published on Dec 28, 2019 Luc Debeck

"This is a demo of my recent Modular system Studio-88. It's working with 2 sequencers and synced via Midi to Ableton Live.
The drums are from Punch vst plugin , all the rest you hear is from the modular system."

FOR 2020, ON SYNTHESIZER, Korg Prologue, Prophet 6,Analog Synth

Published on Dec 28, 2019 Bob I. Gomez

"Original tune performed on the Korg Prologue preset 001 Runner Brass & the Sequential Prophet 6 preset 013 Thick Low Strings."

Quintet

Published on Dec 28, 2019 Arnaud Music.

Sequential Prophet 6
Sequential OB-6
Elektron A4
Novation KS4
Repro-1
Arturia Rev plate 140
overloud eq550

Dj Cyberium Presents The Beyond Synthesizer Experience

Published on Dec 27, 2019 Dj Cyberium

"Dj Cyberium Presents The Beyond Synthesizer Experience
Welcome To My Cyberdark World From Darkness To Light"

Dj Cyberium Presents The Terminator theme with Synth and Effects

Published on Dec 27, 2019 Dj Cyberium

"Dj Cyberium Presents The Terminator Theme With Synths And Effects
The Best Terminator Opening Studio Music Video Version Experience"

ORIGINAL 1979 MINIMOOG D OPERATION MANUAL

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This one was spotted and sent in via M Me.

Haven't seen this particular one before. You can find other designs in the archives.

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Cwejman S1 MK2 Semi-Modular Monophonic Analog Synthesizer White w/ Original Box

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via this auction, also on Reverb

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Folktek Resonant Garden

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"Gorgeous, equal parts instrument and decoration.

This is part of Folktek's original copper run, bought as part of the first preorder."

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Oberheim Matrix 6R Analogue Synth Rack

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"Classic rack mount version of the Matrix 6 synth. 6 voices of Oberheim analogue 80’s goodness. There is one small segment of LED on the far right which does not light up, otherwise it’s working perfectly and sounds fantastic. It can run on either 120v or 240v by swapping a fuse (it is currently set to 240v)."

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Quasimidi Sirius SN 50954

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"This unit was used on multiple releases by the chipmusic band '8 Bit Weapon'."

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12 Oscillators on a Stripeboard in -2 Minutes

Published on Dec 28, 2019 Andreas Remshagen

"A short Video from the Construction of 12 oscillators on a Stripeboard
for a compact version of the Strings-Synth i did show in the Video before. [posted here]
The difference ist that this Device can switch to Rectangle-Waveform.
I planned to make an analog-Choir-Synth from this Device but i haven’t found the right
Filter for it- so is sounds actually like the Strings-Synth. Maybe someone has an idea
for creating choir-sounds?

Plan for the Stripeboard:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mt6P...

The VCO-Original Schematic from Ray Wilsons-Site:

http://musicfromouterspace.com/analog...

The Music:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5e..."

Eurorack with Guitar Pedals: Using the BoardBrain INTRFX

Published on Dec 28, 2019 Mitch Lantz

"I like guitar petals and I like Eurorack so this is how I combine them!"

Follow-up to this post.

Creating low-frequency TECHNO RUMBLE with Endorphin.es Shuttle System and BLCK_NOIR

Published on Dec 28, 2019 TheEndorphines

"In this patch we use the Shuttle System as a two-voice bongo generators based on sine waves with hard sync and pitch modulation from the envelopes. Third tom/bongo comes from the Blck_Noir's snare drum with fully turned off decay. See the whole patch description in the subtitles.
Video by Wisdom Water."