MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, November 11, 2021

Thursday, November 11, 2021

Sequential Prophet 6 + Eurorack (O_c - Marbles - Rings)

video upload by lucafrancinimusic

"Blending my small Eurorack system with the warm Prophet 6.

I'm running the Viznutcracker,sweet! app in Ornament & Crime sending the crazy 8bit noises into Rings Audio Input. The noises are constantly changing because a multed "Y" random signal from Marbles modulates the parameters generating the aforementioned sweet noises.

Marbles STEPS knob is set fully CW, so it only outputs one note in various octaves. Rings is tuned so that this one note is the same as the root key of the pads.

While running the modular patch through Valhalla Supermassive reverb it reminded me of those kind of lonely space communications, so I used this inspiration to build some pads around the glitchy signals and noises, using my Prophet 6 which I think it's the quickest and easiest synthesizer to program and it also has a nice warm and creamy tone.

I've then layered a second patch from the Prophet whit this Blade Runner-like lead sound.

I love messing with Eurorack modules but sometimes the outcome cannot find its way out of the case, so I think showing one of the possible workflows to actually turn a patch into a track can be helpful and inspirational.

I hope you liked the track,
See you next time!"

Prophet Rev2 FREE Progressive House Pluck Patch

video upload by lucafrancinimusic

"Download this free patch for the DSI Prophet Rev2 at https://lucasoundbank.gumroad.com
The Modwheel opens up the sound; the patch itself is dry, I recommend using a stereo delay and/or a reverb in yout DAW."

GEOSynths Synth Show - Ep119 - Special Guest - Chris Meyer

video upload by GEOSynths

"Synthesizer Podcast - Special Guest - Chris Meyer
Episode 119 - Thursday 11th November 2021
@ 7pm UK (2pm EST)

Chris Meyer

With over 5 decades within the Music Industry, not many are as knowledgable or as experienced as Chris Meyer. He’s worked with Modular Synths since the 70’s and started working for Sequential in the early 80’s and is the one who invented “Vector Synthesis”. He later worked for a variety of Companies, including Roland and was heavily involved with the revisions of the MIDI specification.

Chris later moved into the Film and Video Industry, composing Soundtracks, however this also turned into creating a Motion Graphics Business using Adobe After Effects, where he subsequently went on to writing Books and providing Technical Courses and other learning material.

The Teaching element has stayed with Chris and many will know him from his YouTube Channel and Website “Learning Modular” where he provides training and guides for those who want to delve deeply into Modular Systems, however it is very informative and useful for anyone into Synthesis.

As well as the Teaching, Chris continues to write and has co-authored Books like “Patch & Tweak” amongst others and if you want to hear his Compositions, then check out 'Alias Zone' on Bandcamp.Website -

https://learningmodular.com
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/LearningMod...
Bandcamp - https://aliaszone.bandcamp.com/album/..."

Related; The Sound of the Prophet VS

Chris Meyer Learning Modular posts on MATRIXSYNTH

Additional Prophet VS posts

VINTAGE ANALOGUE SYNTHESIZER....Wireless World 1973

video upload by Outdoorsman

"This is an early analogue synth that I built from a series of articles in Wireless World magazine. I obviously spent a LOT of time making it....let's see if it still works..... (update coming soon!) Here's a link to the original articles....http://www.keith-snook.info/wireless-..." (PDF link - pics below if you want to skip)

Note the article appears to be by Tim Orr of Powertran, and a D. W. Thomas. Anyone know who that is? The design reminds me of a Maplin.

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𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐍 — basic VCO signal flow, pitch control & paraphonic, dual voicing

video upload by birdkids

"This 𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐍 patch shows the most rudimentary, normalized signal flow principles:

• 𝗩𝗖𝗢 𝗜 + 𝗩𝗖𝗢 𝗜𝗜 to 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗙𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥 to 𝗩𝗖𝗙 to 𝗩𝗖𝗔.

• CROSSFADER 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (VCO I - Square to CROSSFADER input I, VCO II - Variable Pulse to CROSSFADER input II).

• Standard 𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐬 per VCO (coarse/fine).

• VCF manual 𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 setting as well as resonance control.

• VCO I and VCO II normalized 𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 (1v/oct) and 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 pitch tracking.

• VCA and VCF modulation using 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 control voltages (ᵀʰᵉ𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝙴𝚗𝚟𝚎𝚕𝚘𝚙𝚎 𝙶𝚎𝚗𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚘𝚛).

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𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐍 — 𝚊 𝟷00% 𝚊𝚗𝚊𝚕𝚘𝚐, 𝚜𝚢𝚗𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚜𝚒𝚣𝚎𝚛 𝚟𝚘𝚒𝚌𝚎 is available via https://birdkids.bigcartel.com"

LXR-02 tutorial - Part 6: Useful shortcuts

video upload by Richard DeHove

"Part six of a getting started guide for the Erica Synths LXR-02 drum machine. This is with firmware 1.2. This tutorial covers a selection of shortcuts which are sometimes not even indictated on the machine - they're just things you have to know. Some things here, like the Pattern generator, I've covered in detail in other videos, but I thought it worth grouping the best shortcuts together as a reference. And with the Automation shortcut here, this is the "quick and easy" method rather than going into the options in detail. Hope you find it useful.

0:00 intro
0:14 Pattern Generator
1:30 Deleting steps
1:55 Rolling steps
2:53 Last Step All
4:45 Copy & extend
5:50 Global sample rate
7:04 Easy automation
9:30 Deleting automation
11:14 Revert pattern

My site: https://richarddehove.com/
Lots of downloads for supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richarddehove"

LXR-02 tutorials by Richard DeHove

Berna 3 test 1

video upload by Todd Barton

"The audio you are hearing is my first exploration with Giorgio Sancristoforo's 1950's electronic music studio emulation, Berna 3 https://www.giorgiosancristoforo.net
It is a true treasure trove of vintage gear, a wonderland to sonically explore. Enjoy!
My patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

SoundScaper and BeatCutter

video upload by Igor Vasiliev

"SoundScaper is an experimental sound mini lab for creating unusual soundscapes, atmospheric textures, drones, glitches and noises based on circuit bending principles.

BeatCutter is an experimental multi-channel app for slicing and recombining sound based on rhythm. In the center of the app is a matrix of sample cells with smoothly reconfigurable recording, playback and control busses. This app is best for those who would like to experiment with large audio files or live instruments, creating chaotic constructions and patterns from sliced rhythm-driven samples."

Note SoundScaper has been updated to version 1.9.8. Via Motion Soundscape:

"This update improves compatibility with new devices with different aspect ratios and compatibility with new versions of iOS. Also added support for bluetooth midi controllers, the sound engine has been slightly optimized and the description of the app has been updated. Description also available as PDF file.

And this app still works on previous generation devices starting with iOS 9.0 like iPhone 4S / 5 / 6 and iPad 2, iPad Mini / Pro 1st generation!"

Arturia PolyBrute - "Rachel's Life" 2 Layer Song | A Modern CS-80 Machine!

video upload by LFOstore

"Attention, big boys in town.
After successful release of MatrixBrute by Arturia - here comes mighty PolyBrute! True analog, polyphonic, state of art synthesizer which sounds incredible - a modern CS-80.

in this video we are showing "Rachel's Life" song inspired by 'Bladerunner 2049' film
Sounds from this song are here: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/arturia-po...

Enjoy!
Lfo Team"

Arturia PolyBrute - A Modern CS-80 Machine!

video upload by LFOstore

"in this video we are showing "Deckards Love" song inspired by 'Bladerunner 2049' film
Sounds from this song are here: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/arturia-po...

Enjoy!
Lfo Team"

Waldorf M vs Microwave XT // The Definitive Comparison

video upload by Starsky Carr

0:00 Message from THE FUTURE
1:04 intro from the present/past
2:00 Interface
3:40 Oscillators
10:07 Oscillators (big differences)
10:45 Overdrive
13:23 FM & Ring Mod
14:09 Filters
19:01 LFO and Envs
21:52 Final thoughts

Strymon StarLab – Noir Et Blanc Vie – Modular Examples Demo

video upload by strymon

"In this video, Noir Et Blanc Vie demonstrates several modular patches featuring creative use of StarLab.

00:00 Intro 00:16 Shimmer Interval CV + Size/Pitch Mod
01:57 Shimmer + Feedback Delay Mod
03:27 Externally Clocked Echoes
04:34 Karplus-Strong String Synthesis
05:42 Infinite + Filter Mod + Echoes
07:08 Bouncing Mod
08:23 Wet CV Mod + Filter Mod
09:37 Rhythmic Shimmer + Size/Pitch Mod
11:14 Size/Pitch Vibrato
12:00 Dense Reverb + Delay

Droning with Pasco Scientific

video upload by osixoone sevenone

"A little drone with Pasco Scientific educational equipment, and a Tibetan singing bowl, looped with Axoloti. The mic input is pretty hummy, so i tuned the drone to the hum and made it part of the drone.
The Fourier Synthesizer is fixed at a base frequency off 440 Hz."

"A few weeks ago I saw this Pasco Scientific set on a second hand site, and thought that these would be great for making drone music. It was made for education on waveforms, AM, FM, and Fourier Synthesis, and once belonged to a University. Steve Mann made a great video about the Pasco Fourier Synthesizer [below]. Today i made a little drone video with this set, and looping it with the Axoloti Core. The dual oscillators have sine, saw, square and ramp waveforms, and there is AM, DSB (dual sideband) and FM. OSC 1 is routed to the modulation input for OSC 2. You can also cross modulate them. At 4:00 i patch the sum out OSC 1 modulation. The Fourier Synthesizer is fixed at 440 Hz, the harmonics have individual level and phase controls."

Pic of the setup.

Steve Mann's video mentioned above:

PASCO FOURIER SYNTHESIZER: Understanding Fourier series with one of my favorite things from 1970s

video upload by Steve Mann

"One of my favorite things from my childhood was the PASCO FOURIER SYNTHESIZER which left me with a very deep and fundamental understanding of periodic waveforms and their Fourier series representations.
I was fortunate enough to be able to play on this apparatus back in the early 1970s.
Here I try to capture the ineffable sense of awe and wonder that it left upon me.
Also featured is the Eico460 cathode ray oscilloscope that I've had since childhood, modified by switching over to a transparent CRT so you can see inside it and understand how an oscillosocpe works.

In 1978 I composed a piece of music that contains only a single note (while its various harmonics gently rise and fall): Adagio for PASCO FOURIER SYNTHESIZER and Lock-in Amplifier.
In 2016 we (Splashtones) did a live performance of this piece, accompanied by hydraulophone and clarinet, as the headline act for VRTO 2016.
See also http://wearcam.org/vrto/
eico pasco015
eico_pasco015.mp4"