MATRIXSYNTH: Friday, January 15, 2021

Friday, January 15, 2021

Korg Poly-61 Synthesizer | Syntetisaattori Session 1 | Analog Polysynth-Retrosynth | No talking

Fortress of Sound

Quasimidi Sirius

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My Neighbor Totoro -- "Stroll" || VHS SYNTHPOP COVER ||

Amie Waters

'This video was filmed on a General Electic CG-9911 VHS Camcorder. It's been a weird project I have wanted to attempt for years and was one of the most fun projects I have worked on. If people enjoy it, I may just do more in the future so let me know what you think!"

S2400

studio snippets

Lyle Mays' Synthesizer Solo Sound Explained on the Sequential Prophet-5

Doctor Mix

"Today I show you how to recreate the famous Lyle Mays 'ocarina' sound on a Prophet 5 synthesizer!"

Hand Of Glitch (Experimental drone music using iphone gyroscope)

Perplex On

"Revisiting an idea that’s coming back from time to time in one or the other form: iphone taped to the hand loaded with #gyrosynth + fx with #k7d and #dedalusdelay. Tilting the hand in different angles basically enables to wander through, inspect and pitch a custom sample. Served with #audioreactive particle projections."

New Bleep Lab's Bleep Base Teensy 4.0 DIY Platform & dadageek course "Making Synths with Arduino"

via Bleep Labs newsletter:

"I've got another session of my dadageek course 'Making Synths with Arduino' starting February 1st. It's a great course whether you're a beginner or if you already know how to code but want to get into Arduino and synths.

For this session I've got something new. Rather than just have a breadboard with a few knobs on it this course will use the Bleep Base, a new educational platform based around the powerful Teensy 4.0. This will allow us to experiment with more controls, i/o, memory, and speed without needing to troubleshoot breadboard connections and deal with add-ons that get in the way of learning to code your own synths and effects.

Sign up for the course soon and be the first to try it out. Less that 10 seats are currently open. Scholarships are also available.

The course starts February 1st and goes for 7 weeks, meeting in zoom every Monday at 6pm CST. Check out the dadageek page for all the info."

Deckard's Dream Voice Boards

via Synth.NL where you'll find a post on the build process.

Thought this was an impressive pic.

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Making of UNO Synth Pro analog synthesizer

ikmultimedia

"Learn about how UNO Synth Pro analog synth was made. Get a look inside the design decisions and literally inside UNO Synth Pro to see (and hear) its power. All while remaining comfortable for synth pros yet still accessible to those newer to analog synthesizers.

**All sounds from UNO Synth Pro**

Developed in collaboration with Sound Machines, IK Multimedia's UNO Synth Pro gives you the power to create nearly any analog synth sound you can imagine. With its unique dual-filter, 3-oscillator paraphonic design, 256 presets, 64-step sequencer, studio-grade effects, expanded connections and much more, UNO Synth Pro breaks new ground for music makers. Learn more http://www.unosynthpro.com'

Behringer's EMS VC3S (SYNTHI) Prototype Assembled

Follow-up to this post.

In via Synth.NL found on reddit.

Click the pic for a larger shot.

Theme from Moskow Diskow (Telex)

Andreas Remshagen

"This is a theme from Moskow Diskow made by the Band Telex in 1979
The Instruments are DIY-Analog-Synthesizers driven by Midi-CV Converters.
Digital Components are: Vocoder, Reverb, and Delay.
Analog Components are: Bass-Synth with Moog Filterclone, Strings/Choirsynth, all Drums, Lead Sounds, Strings-Chord Synth.
All Components are described in my Videos before"

Digitakt Solo Performance at Patchwerks

Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video resident expert Rae of Patchwerks performs for us on her trusty Elektron Digitakt!

The Elektron Digitakt is a beat making powerhouse.

Compact, rugged and to the point. Digitakt is a formidable drum machine and sampler. With an astounding feature set and an exquisite digital sound engine, the stage is set for a striking encounter. Digitakt is a compact sampling drum machine from Elektron. It contains all the necessary tools to make people move to the beat. A digital and highly flexible sound engine, sampling capability, a live-friendly sequencer, dedicated tracks for controlling external MIDI gear, and Overbridge support.

The Digitakt is made for heavy use. It features hi res encoders and extremely durable back-lit buttons (rated for 50 million presses). The ultra crisp OLED screen perfectly renders the clear and streamlined user interface. The Digitakt comes pre-loaded with heaps of great electronic and acoustic sounds. Drums, percussion, synths, and FX are all part of the sound palette. The sample collection allows you to start creating, experimenting and producing right away.

Check out the Elektron Digitakt here: http://bit.ly/ele_digitakt

https://patchwerks.com/
Performance by: Rae
Video by: Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
https://www.ezbot.live"

Virtual Music Introduces Polivoks Filter for the Waldorf Pulse

Virtual Music

Waldorf Pulse + Polivoks Filter – Filter Comparison

via Virtual Music

"The Polivoks Multimode Filter integrated in the Pulse - a Synthesizer on Steroid!

The filter of the Russian Polivoks synthesizer is legendary for its powerful and mangy sound. Nothing in the world is that fat! The new Virtual Music Polivoks Filter Upgrade is an adequate replica. It is a small circuit board, designed for installation in the Waldorf Pulse.

Polivoks + Pulse = A powerful team!
The distinctive aesthetics of the Polivoks filter under the control of a powerful modulation matrix make sonic dreams come true. With relatively little effort, this Filter Upgrade transforms the Pulse into a fantastic sounding analog monster that even outshines some famous vintage synthesizers.

All features of the Polivoks Filter Upgrade
Vintage sound an analogue warmth for Waldorf Pulse / Pulse Plus
Authentic fat Polivoks sound Polivoks Filter Upgrade - Board
Multimode filter with low pass and band pass characteristics
Optional filter modulation by Oscillator 3
The orignal Pulse filter still remains
All filters can be selected quickly via the panel
Seamless integration into the Pulse sound generation
Kit for self-installation - optional installation by Virtual Music
Installation without any optical change of the Pulse
The filter's audio path is built in the style of the 80s
Handmade boutique ware built in small batch in Vienna
A very powerful Sound

The Polivoks Filter Upgrade sounds like the legendary original. The sound is creamy and powerfully mangy. Higher oscillator levels produce juicy saturation effects. With stronger resonances, the filter begins to scream passionately."

Waldorf's Kyra Gets an Update

via Waldorf

"Kyra Firmware ver 1.78 changes (compared to 1.74 )
- Fixed the incorrect play and MIDI transmission of Arpeggiator notes at very high note pitches.
- Fixed a problem where Arpeggiator notes could be left hanging on external MIDI devices. - Fixed incorrect display of some ModMat source names.
- Fixed a problem where LFOs in antiphase or quadrature phase started at a random phase.
- Added new Range parameter to LFO2 and LFO2 to allow rates up to 51.2Hz. Standard Range provides the existing rate range of 0.1Hz to 12.8Hz in 0.1Hz steps. Extended Range provides an extended rate ranging from 0.4Hz to 51.2Hz in 0.4Hz steps.
- Added the ability to adjust the phase of LFO1 and LFO2 in the range 0 to 180 degrees. The LFO must be in Polyphonic mode for this to have any effect. You can use the LFO Shape knob in Shift Mode to adjust the phase.
-Added the ability to adjust velocity scaling in the range 0 (no scaling, all notes played play at maximum level) to 127 (full velocity scaling). You can use the Amp EG Decay knob in Shift Mode to adjust the scaling.
-Added Latch Mode for the Arpeggiator. In Latch Mode, notes will play continuously until a new chord is played or the Arpeggiator is stopped. The existing mode using the sustain pedal can be selected by setting the Latch Mode to Sustain Pedal. There's a shortcut to start the Arpeggiator in Latch Mode by selecting Shift + Arp Enable.
-Reduced the default Dual Detune amount from 64 to 20 for Patches created using Init Patch.
- Removed the "Bass Delay" feature as it no longer served any purpose.
Kyra Firmware ver 1.74 changes (compared to 1.72 )
-Fixed a problem where the reverb damping on Part 2 could affect the reverb on Parts 3-8. -Fixed a problem that could cause very occasional clicks when the Phaser is used. -Corrected L and R being swapped over on audio outputs (analog and USB).
-Added a fast way to create an Init Patch by simply pressing Shift and Exit together."

LESLIE ROTARY SPEAKER Demo - HAMMOND B3 & Vintage 122, YAMAHA YC61, BLUE3 VST

Woody Piano Shack

"Everything you ever wanted to know about the HAMMOND ORGAN LESLIE ROTARY SPEAKER! Demo and review of the rotary simulator on the YAMAHA YC61 YC73 YC88 STAGE KEYBOARD. Testing and playing the GG AUDIO BLUE3 VST PLUGIN, emulating the legendary HAMMOND B3 and LESLIE in a software plugin for your DAW.

A very special guest will give us a tour of a real original LESLIE 122 ROTARY SPEAKER and play a few tunes for us on his vintage HAMMOND B3 organ."

MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK
► WEBSITE https://woodypianoshack.com - additional links there.
► PIANO INSPIRATION SERIES http://bit.ly/inspiration_welcome
► SUPPORT http://bit.ly/wps_support

Mannequins Three Sisters 1/2: Formant & Crossover Filter Modes

Learning Modular

"This first of two movies explains what’s going on behind the panel in this versatile filter module, and explores the different ways you can use it in a conventional one audio in/one audio out patch. The second movie (below) explores using its multiple inputs and outputs.

Index:
00:00 introduction
00:28 topology explained
01:01 use as a triple bandpass Formant filter
03:28 keyboard tracking
04:27 resonance and self-oscillation
05:14 crossover mode explained
06:09 use as a multi-mode filter
06:49 focus on the Centre band in Crossover mode
08:16 switching from sawtooth to square wave input
09:23 pinging for percussive sounds
10:52 notch rejection (“wet/dry” or “anti-filter” mixing)
13:36 signal level management
15:51 intro to the second movie"

Mannequins Three Sisters 2/2: Spectral Mixing & Pseudo-Stereo Applications (Eurorack Expansion)
Learning Modular

"This second of two movies on the Three Sisters focuses on ways to use its multiple inputs and outputs, including tricks and spectral mixing and creating a pseudo-stereo image from a mono input.

Index:
00:00 introduction & initial patch explanation
00:45 exploring multiple input sources
03:40 spectral mixing
06:15 multiple outputs introduction
07:46 pseudo-stereo in Crossover mode
09:51 pseudo-stereo in Formant mode
11:03 summary"

Arturia Microfreak x Noise Engineering

Noise Engineering

"Arturia makes a very cool little keyboard called the MicroFreak. As of today, you can get three Noise Engineering oscillators for it! They are available as a free download for your MicroFreak here: https://www.arturia.com/products/hard...

What do they do, though? Learn more at our blog post: https://www.noiseengineering.us/blog/..."

alien lick

zack dagoba

"Buchla 100 Buchla 100 Buchla 100 Buchla 100 Buchla 100 Buchla 100 Buchla 100 Buchla 100 Buchla 100 Buchla 100 Buchla 100 Buchla 100!"

Isla Instruments S2400 Video User Manual - Part 7: Live Looping & Sampling

Part 7: Live Looping & Sampling added here.

Uglysound Noise Demo: NLC GENiE

Uglysound

"Matt tests out his newly-built NLC GENiE with a noise demo.

From the NLC site: "GEneralized Nonlinear Extrapolator This module is made of 3 neuron circuits and a difference rectifier. (... )Just like a set of synaptically connected neurons, this module is noisy and unruly. It is never going to learn anything it lives in and for the moment."

More information about this design (as well as PCBs, panels, and complete modules) is available from Nonlinearcircuits here:https://www.nonlinearcircuits.com/mod...

PCBs, panels, and complete kits are available from synthCube here: https://synthcube.com/cart/nlc1080-ge...

As always, thank you for supporting independent artists and businesses. They make the world a far more interesting place!"

Threetom Modular 1 year anniversary PCB party pack + Wiretaps back in stock Inbox

via Threetom Modular

"Threetom’s 1 year anniversary is coming up. Time for a PCB party! Get all my PCBs at a special price for a limited time. Go check it out in my shop"

And:

"Wiretaps are now back in stock! Rev up your jump drive and jump to the Threetom shop…

Mr. Worf, Warp 9 to the Threetom shop!"

Crumar Bit99 w TAUNTEK Upgrade SN 00819

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"Crumar Bit99
With TAUNTEK mod installed (it enables CC midi)
Serviced recently
in PERFECT conditions
100% working"

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Roland SVP-355 and Roland SIP-301

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"Roland SVP-355 Pitch to Voltage analog synthesizer
Fully functional but some rust on the bottom panel. Some little caps are missing but replacement can be purchased.
Unit is 220v

Roland SIP-301 Bass guitar preamp.
Unit is very good condition and fully functional.
Unit is 220v"

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Roland SVP-355 and Roland SBF-325

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"Roland SVP-355 Pitch to voltage analog synthesizer.
Unit is in excellent condition and fully functional.

Roland SBF-325 Stereo Flanger.
Unit is in excellent condition and fully functional."

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ARP Pro-DGX (Repaired/Refurbished)

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Pics of the inside below.

"This Arp Is fully working and has been repaired as necessary. Cosmetically its in Okay condition. See pictures for biggest scratches on the top of the case. Bottom is missing rubber feet for one of the large bolts, the other bolt’s rubber is soon to fall apart as well.

Repairs:
All tantalum capacitors have been replaced with same or better spec Nichicon capacitors. All power supply axial capacitors are replaced with same or higher rated Vishay capacitors.

New thermal compound was applied to power supply heat sink when re-installing power supply.

Board C (filter board) Has had 4 RCA CMOS switches removed and replaced with modern CMOS chips in sockets.

4075 VCF has had tantalum capacitors replaced and the filter mod to increase filter response. (Filter mod is correcting the low cut off frequency by changing out some resistors.)

Keybed has all new key bushings. Keybed has been leveled. Bus bar and key contacts have been straightened and cleaned.

Aftertouch sensor has been disassembled cleaned and repaired and is working.

All switches have been cleaned. Slide pots have been cleaned and lubed."

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Multivox MX-202 SN 834097

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"Multivox MX-202 String & Brass synthesizer Made in japan total copy of Roland RS-202
there's a cool article in Sound on Sound about the 2 : '' Opening up my RS202 produced a second surprise. The boards in the Roland may be laid out differently from those in the MX202, but apart from a bit of point-to-point cabling in the Multivox where the Roland uses connectors, you could pull a board out of one of these synths, and stick it in the other. I'm not talking just about geometry here. Other than the keyboard mechanism and the details of which screw goes where, these boards are the same, right down to component level.
In other words, the MX202 and the RS202 are the same instrument. ''
Everything works, got that great analog sound, and you turn on those chorus options and bam ahhhh here it is, that Classic Roland vintage sound."

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Roland JP-8080 Virtual Analog Synthesizer

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Novation Bass Station Mk1 SN 0008500 w/ Original Box & Manual

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"This is the Classic Novation Bass Station. Build in 1993.

Fully Tested, taken from a working acid braindance studio.
Comes in Original Box with Original 1996 Receipt from Newcastle.
Includes Power Adapter (UK)
Includes Original Manual
Missing Battery Cover*
Otherwise cosmetically great condition all round.

At this point, this classic synth is now hard to find so this has become a collector’s item.
This is a highly influential synth which started the new analog movement in the 1990s.
It is a wonderful sounding analog beast which can easily create the famous TB303 sound plus much much more."

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Vintage Rhythm Ace Fr-2L Full Auto Analog Rhythm Machine

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Almost looks like it's built into the amp.

"Vintage Rythm Ace Fr-2L Full Auto Analog Drum Machine roland synth Mij.

This is an awesome drum box, full of vintage goodness.

It is functioning normally, and has that rad retro analog sound. Add a slap back, and you have the magic.

The sides are boogered up a bit, but I can glue and clamp them if you need that sort of thing in your life..."

Funny.

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Crumar Composer Digital keyboard synthesizer DS-2

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"Pitch bending needs to be cleaned

Right output is a little lower than the left output

Keyboard contacts need to be cleaned

All keyboard keys work

Both oscillators work great and tune perfectly

Keyboard is in excellent condition

Front panel is in excellent condition

Both side wood panels are in great condition

The tolex case is in good condition with no rips or tears

The unit has no scratches or damage

Everything else appears to be working fine"

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KORG VC-10 VOCODER

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Is that tape residue on top or is the finish peeling away?

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Yamaha CS01 Monophonic Synthesizer Keyboard w/ Box, Case, Manual, & PS SN 9501

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via this auction, also on Reverb

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Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter Synthesizer Rev 5 SN 552923

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"Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter Synthesizer

Good functional condition

Cosmetically nice except:
All 4 rubber feet have been removed and are missing
See picture of a few scratches on top - mostly top of faceplate
see picture of small ding on one corner - barely visible from any distance

LCD is dim but visible (see picture)

Original manual and printed material included"

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Nord Rack 3

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Kind of interesting these were called the Nord Rack when they were primarily desktop synths. Note the placement of the jacks on the back would limit placement in a rack. I forget if you can adjust them like on the Virus synths.

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Zoom ARQ-96 (synthesizer sampler sequencer)

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You can find some demos of the Zoom ARQ-96 in previous posts here.

"Here’s what I think the pros are: 1) Sounds amazing. The sound quality is great, competitive with Roland gear. I was quite surprised at how hi-fi this machine sounds. 2) The round shape is effective. Takes up very little space, and really works well for sequencing. 3) Depth. This is a full featured synth with plenty of tricks up its sleeve. You will be able to record complex, full songs with this. 4) Price. For what I am asking, it’s an unbeatable amount of power for the money.

Now for the cons. 1) You will need a MIDI keyboard. For sequencing, the ring thing is fine. Try to play it like an instrument, it’s awkward and tricky. If you jiggle it too much (and you will) it will think you are detaching the ring and there will be an interruption. This is not wear and tear to this unit, it’s inherent to this design. It really demands that you play it with the ring detached, which is awkward. And to be clear: this controller design is not great for playing. Break out the trusty Keystep. That’s the biggest flaw I have found. 2) Menu diving. All that power comes with a learning curve. The menu is deep. This thing does a lot. You will be downloading a big old PDF and spending some time. (Nobody gives you a full print manual anymore, it seems.) This kind of learning curve is a hurdle for all of these do-a-lot devices. I just want to be clear that this is not an exception. 3) Zoom orphaned the line. You can find some tutorials, there’s a manual available, but that’s it. Zoom bailed on it."

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