MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, February 24, 2022

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Hollowness | Yamaha SY77 ambient demo

video upload by MIDERA

"I don't know. I haven't been able to focus. Last night I went to sleep knowing Ukraine was being invaded - and I just felt so terrible for all of the people there fleeing. The responses from various governments range from slaps on the wrist to tepid condemnations. They've all gone hollow...

Yamaha SY77
Eventide Blackhole VST"

Bastl - Softpop SP2

video upload by NOISEBUG

https://www.noisebug.net/

"Softpop SP2 is a radical subtractive synth under the influence of unconventional digital control. It’s a rare beast that excels at both melody and noise in equal measure.

SP2’s favorite sounds include bassline bangers, angelic chord progressions, distorted beats, and water droplets. Softpop also has an external input with enough gain and saturation to process any sound thru the filter and VCA.

HEART AND BRAIN

The heart of SP2 is an analog, modular synth replete with lush tones and a chaotic disposition. Its brain is a complex digital sequencer and quantizer that brings (some) order to the chaos. The analog heart and the digital brain support each other while also pushing their behaviors out of normal routines in surprising ways.

BEYOND 8 STEPS

SP2’s sequencer is built around simple 8-step loops of notes, gates, and slides called PATTERNS. These PATTERNS (8 per BANK) can be played and chained in any order (and in real-time) to create longer sequences. Softpop's sequencer expands on this classic format by adding 8 SCALES of user-definable quantization, 8 playback modes, and 8 performance FX, all of which can be independently chained and looped!

Use the SCALE chaining to build chord progressions or reach for playback modes to browse the 8 steps in different ways. Add randomness and modulation to the pitch with the PITCH MOD fader and transpose the sequence with the PITCH fader. Temporary FX can be played on the fly to help you build transitions or looped for yet another degree of sequenced complexity.

SOFTPOP SP2 IS A POWERFUL ANALOG SOUND PROCESSOR!

Plug any external audio signal into the SP2 to radically transform its sound with the built-in filter, VCA, and overdrive. Create stepped modulation with the sequencer and auto-wah style effects with the input-tracking envelope follower. Randomize it all with the sample & hold and use the 37-point patchbay to dive into the modulation madness.

Here are a few possibilities for SP2 signal processing:
Modulated overdrive, stepped filter, auto-filter (auto-wah), random filter, audio-rate modulated filter, resonant distortion, feedback distortion, MIDI-synced slicer, sequenced ring-modulator, MIDI-controlled ring-modulator, compressor/expander, and plenty more to be discovered.

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Mass Effect - Uncharted Worlds [Analog Synth Cover] // Prophet 6, Octatrack, Fender Rhodes

video upload by Jameson Nathan Jones

"Sometimes you just have to do a cover of map music from one of your favorite games. 'Uncharted Worlds' from Mass Effect - composed by Sam Hulick

The Elektron Octatrack is sequencing 4 voices of the Sequential Prophet 6, and playing one chopped rhythmic sample. The Fender Rhodes (through the Gamechanger Audio Light Pedal) provides an improvisation on the main melody."

Using 100 different plugins to create 1 dark ambient piece

video upload by DATABROTH

"I've been wanting to do this for awhile, I want to see just how many plugins I can use in one piece. They wont be running all at once, but I want to avoid using the same plugin more than once. This will give me a chance to use all my reverbs, delays, distortions etc. count along with me as I go"

check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon ttps://www.patreon.com/databroth

Update:

COMPOUND (dark ambient made with 100 different plugins)

video upload by DATABROTH

S2400 Live Stream - 3:45pm EDT 2/24/2022 & Firmware Update Adds USB Host Support

video upload by Isla Instruments

"We'll be simultaneously releasing a new firmware update for the S2400 along with an overview video of new features."

Alpha Juno-2: That Hoover Synth!

video upload by Alex Ball

"A video you've been asking for for at least three years! Hopefully I do it justice.

The Alpha Juno-2 from 1985 was one of a pair of instruments that marked the second wave of the Juno series following the classic Juno-6/60 and 106.

For a long time they were inexpensive and not particularly sought after, for reasons that we discuss, but they were always great sounding synths with way more flex than their earlier, much-praised siblings.

If there's one claim to fame that the Alpha can boast, it's THAT hoover sound (aka 'What the?') that has become a standard part of the synthesizer patch repertoire.

One thing I didn't cover was aftertouch and Alpha Juno owners will know why. ;)

0:00 Intro Jam
0:33 The Alpha Juno Series
1:28 Interlude
2:02 Why it's less sought after
3:16 Interlude
3:28 DCOs
4:58 Alpha Drummer
5:40 Filters
6:22 Envelopes
7:18 Chorus
7:44 Chord Memory & Hoover
8:56 Summary
9:45 Outro Jam"

Modular Cacophony by Ascetic Wires: Erica Synths Pico System II + Moog Werkstatt-01 & CV Expander.

video upload by Ascetic Wires

"Erica Synths Pico System II + Moog Werkstatt-01 with CV Expander Board

Recorded on a Q2n Zoom Handy Video Recorder (Video + Audio)

Video Credits: Ascetic Wires"

Cherry Audio Introduces Software Recreations of Moog Signal Processors of the 1970s and ‘80s

Rackmode Signal Processors ⬛ | Cherry Audio video upload by Cherry Audio

"Rackmode Signal Processors is a bundle of seven virtual effects and an instrument plugin that replicate the classic rack-mounted Moog Signal Processors of the 1970s and ‘80s. This exclusive collection is the first time this entire line of renowned analog treasures has been recreated as virtual effects. The eight Rackmode Signal Processor plugins include:

- Rackmode Vocoder (instrument and effects versions)
- Rackmode Phaser
- Rackmode Ring Modulator
- Rackmode String Filter
- Rackmode Frequency Shifter
- Rackmode Graphic EQ
- Rackmode Parametric EQ

Rackmode also marks our latest collaboration with award-winning synth designer and DSP legend Mark Barton (MRB), who modeled the circuit-precise emulations based on the original rack-mounted hardware.

Rackmode Signal Processors is available now at https://cherryaudio.com/products/rack... and authorized resellers worldwide."

Slicing and splicing with intent

video upload by Omri Cohen

Here's a link to the manual of Morphagene, which explains exactly how to create reels in Reaper - https://www.makenoisemusic.com/conten...
Just make sure to add a marker at the beginning as well.
Here you can find lots of free reels to download - https://freesound.org/search/?q=morph...

Omri's Links:

Want to learn Modular Synthesis? have a look here - https://bit.ly/learnmodular
Do you also think that reverb is life and want to share it with the world? Have a look here - omri-cohen.creator-spring.com
Buy me a coffee? - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/omricohen
Consider joining me on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/omricohen
Patching techniques and ideas document - https://bit.ly/3o1Q3Sg

Synth Pioneer Herb Deutsch on the Minimoog-Enter to Win this Vintage Model D Signed by Herb Deutsch

video upload by moogfoundation

Click here for additional posts featuring Herb Deutsch.

"We both thought that this instrument should be an instrument that people are going to want to buy and have in their homes, and bring to gigs with them." - Herb Deutsch

Enter to win this stunning vintage Minimoog Model D in a custom walnut cabinet, signed by synthesizer pioneer Herb Deutsch https://bit.ly/DeutschMinimoogRaffle

The Minimoog featured is serial number 11,535, built at Moog Music’s Cheektowaga, NY factory during the late 1970s. It has an estimated value of $10,000. Due to the highly-coveted nature of this archetypal synthesizer, and the iconic signature from Herb Deutsch, it is likely to increase in value. This Minimoog has been meticulously restored by revered synthesizer technician Wes Taggart of Analogics, who also crafted its new custom walnut cabinet enclosure. It is in excellent technical and physical condition.

The raffle begins on February 9th, to commemorate Deutsch’s 90th birthday, and serves as an homage to his seminal contributions to the Moog legacy. It ends on March 7, 2022, at 11:59pm ET, or when all 4,500 tickets sell out, whichever comes first. Tickets are $20 each, six for $100, 14 for $200, or 40 for $500

Funds raised from the raffle will be used to expand the Foundation’s hallmark educational project, Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, which has inspired over 20,000 elementary school students through the science of sound. The raffle will also help support the Moogseum, an immersive, experiential facility located in Asheville, NC, which brings Bob Moog’s pioneering legacy and the science of sound and synthesis alive for people of all ages. The Moogseum, which opened in late May of 2019, has welcomed over 14,000 visitors from all over the world, despite significant challenges due to the pandemic.

Our last raffle sold out so be sure to purchase your tickets early.

Modal Quick Dive – ARGON8 Firmware v2.6 – New Wavetables

video upload by Modal Electronics

"Just when you thought the ARGON-Series couldn’t get any more feature-packed, Modal Electronics announce Firmware v2.6, empowering users with 12 new Wavetable Banks, 60 new Waveforms and a host of must-have workflow enhancements. Here, we are demonstrating the new sonic powers we injected into the ARGON8 wavetable engine."

And the press release:

– MODAL ELECTRONICS’ ARGON-SERIES V2.6 FIRMWARE UPDATE GUARANTEES TO TURBOCHARGE THE CREATIVE OUTPUT FOR MUSICIANS, PRODUCERS AND PERFORMERS LIKE NEVER BEFORE –

Bristol, UK - 24th February 2022 - Modal Electronics, a leading global synthesiser manufacturer, has just announced an all-new firmware update for their critically-acclaimed feature-packed ARGON-Series synthesisers. Never content with a static approach to product development - and directly responding to the needs of their global user community - Modal Electronics’ ARGON-Series firmware v2.6 adds a raft of new forward-thinking features that guarantee to supercharge user’s creative output like never before.

New in Firmware v2.6
Firmware v2.6 adds 12 new Wavetable Banks containing 60 all-new Waveforms. Now, producers, performers and sound designers can experience immediate access to two independent wave-groups each containing 180 carefully crafted wavetables split into 36 banks of 5 morphable waveform sets; there's even an additional PWM bank and three noise/modulation banks accessible on wave-group 2. In addition, users can now effortlessly link OSC2 tuning to be linked to OSC1 frequency via a handy OSC2 Tune Mode control. Fuse all of this with 32 static wavetable modifiers, including, de-rez, wave folders, waveshapers, phase shapers and rectify, all of which can be applied to the 180 wavetables - not to mention eight types of oscillator modifier - and the sonic possibilities are virtually limitless.

Behringer UB-Xa D (Desktop) Prototype Complete

Behringer's UB-Xa (Oberheim OB-Xa) in prototype desktop form. Renders previously posted here.

"While we’re all waiting for chips to finally produce and ship the UB-Xa, our engineers haven’t been sitting still and in the meantime finished the prototype of the desktop version. Like with all our other desktop modules, this one will be rack mountable, too."

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Behringer Teases ProVS Soul Polyphonic 4-Voice Hybrid Vector Synthesizer for $99

Visual queues of the Sequential Circuits Prophet-VS, including the little grid on the top right, minus labels.

"PRO VS. Polyphonic 4-Voice Hybrid Vector Synthesizer with Presets and full Midi implementation modeled after the Prophet VS from 1986 but with many extra functions. This little monster has 127 wave tables and 32 presets plus sequencer, arpeggiator and display with oscilloscope.

Development is completed and once we receive chips it’ll go straight into production.

Estimated price US$ 99. What do you think?"

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Back to Basics with Doepfer A-100 - 24/02/22

video upload by Signal Sounds

"All those things and more are available at: www.signalsounds.com"

Short Jam with Moog Subharmonicon, Mother-32 and Roland TR-8S

video upload by Piotr Garbaczonek

"Thanks for watching!
Made this little patch as a break between working on some other tasks and decided to record it. Using the Mother-32 as bass line, Subharmonicon as the higher arpeggio pattern, and TR-8S as drums. Cheers!
Patch Notes available on my Patreon.
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Here are some links of mine:
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Go follow my Patreon here:
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Quasimidi Raven Max - "Blauer Motivator" Soundset

video upload by LFOstore

The fantastic and unique sound of the Polivoks Synthesizer

video upload by RetroSound

"(c)2007-22 by RetroSound
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❤️ Support #RetroSound channel: retrosound.creator-spring.com

all synthesizer sounds: Polivoks Synthesizer (USSR 1982)
drums: Simmons SDS-8

The Polivoks is my favorite analog mono synth. Inspiration and Sound on high level.
Here can you find the full Polivoks playlist with a lot single sound demos and one synth demo tracks.

RetroSound synthesizer demo videos since january 2007.
Everything is free. If you like my work, you can also support me with the purchase of my merchandise (shirts, bags, mugs, stickers) Thank you!"

The Polivoks playlist:

UDO Super 6 - Using the VCF

video upload by UDO Audio

"Hazel Mills is back with another video demonstrating the many ways you can use the Super 6 VCF in creating your sounds."