MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, March 3, 2022

Thursday, March 03, 2022

New Music Toolbox: Synthesizing Environmental Sounds by Peter Speer

4-part series playlist above by New Music USA. You can find the write-up on https://newmusicusa.org/nmbx/synthesi...

"Let’s do a quick exercise: listen to a sound, any sound (a baby crying, a phone ringing), and ask yourself: can I hum it? Trace the movement of the sound with your hand in the air and observe: is it rising and falling in a pattern? The answers to these questions point toward the equipment needed to recreate them. I’d like to synthesize the sounds of the beach, in particular a memory I have of an afternoon spent there as a child. We’ll begin with the sound of ocean waves from the listening perspective of the shoreline. It’s low tide and the surf is mild. The sun hangs in the air, lazily. Read more on https://newmusicusa.org/nmbx/synthesi..."

S-CAT Circuit Bent Casio MT-40 with midi clock.

video upload by Space Cat Audio Technologies

"Here we have S-CAT Circuit bent instrument number 1075. We have been modifying instrument like this for some 15 years now. To celebrate the end of an era, we have added midi sync along with our usual 26-mods for a customer in Germany. Let me know what you think, as this is, as far as we know, the only Midi clocked Casio MT-40 in the world. We may consider supplying the midi retro-fit as a diy kit. :)"

Update:

Test run on the S-CAT midi synced Casio MT-40 Sleng-Teng and a Roland TR-909. Full audio. :)

"We have added midi clock input to the Casio MT-40, this is just an off the cuff jam to test that it’s running properly. :)"

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Prism Circuits - APICULUS Panel

video upload by NOISEBUG

"The APICULUS panel is an experimental voice panel that offers deep exploration in sound and moving textures.
The following modules are included within this panel -
1973 Oscillator x 2
VC Phaser
Noise Source
Smooth & Stepped Generator
Peak & Trough
Slim Dual Mixer
24V Mean Well power supply included.

https://www.noisebug.net/products/pri..."

ASM Hydrasynth Explorer @ Noisebug

video upload by NOISEBUG

https://www.noisebug.net/

"ASM Hydrasynth Explorer is the ultimate in power and portability, offering the powerful Hydrasynth sound engine together with battery-powered operation and the ASM Polytouch polyphonic aftertouch mid-sized keybed. The user interface is designed with the utmost attention to detail and offers a rapid workflow. This is the ultimate companion for a portable setup where a smaller footprint in needed.

Utilizing an advanced wavetable synthesis engine, three oscillators, dual Wave Mutators and two filters that can be configured in series or parallel, the tone generating capabilities are unmatched. On the performance side, the proprietary 37-note mid-sized Polytouch keybed offers polyphonic aftertouch control over each individual note, giving you the type of expressive control found only in certain vintage synths.

8-voice polyphonic digital wave morphing synthesizer
Polytouch polyphonic aftertouch keyboard with 37 mid-size keys
MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) compatibility
Microtuning support via MIDI Tuning Standard files
3 oscillators per voice with 4 Mutators total
1 multimode filter and 1 variable/sweepable LP-BP/notch-HP filter per voice
640 patch storage locations with category search
CV/gate connectivity
Polytouch keybed
Hydrasynth Explorer features the ASM Polytouch 37-note mid-sized semi-weighted keybed, allowing both on/off velocity as well as full polyphonic aftertouch. d In recent years companies have been trying to find ways to give the keyboard musician more ways to better express themselves; the problem is their solution is almost never a traditional keyboard, so you have to learn a new technique to play them. The Polytouch keybed features high quality, standard sized keys so you can start playing it instantly."

Bastl & Casper Softpop 2 : Analog Acid Groove Synthesizer : Features, Fun, and a Full Tutorial

video upload by Perfect Circuit

"@Bastl Instruments and @casperelectronics synthesizers Softpop 2 is finally here, and it's a ferocious and fantastically fun little friend !

Join our pal Wes for an overview of the unit and it's features, functions, and what makes it such a unique and interesting semi-modular synthesizer

https://bit.ly/3Kf43mw"

Splitradix - Dessential Haas

video upload by splitradix

"This is a live recording of a lot of my synths playing at the same time. A slightly better sounding version will be available to buy on Bandcamp soon."

Featuring the Abstrakt Instruments Avalon. Rare GenoQs Octopus sequencer to the right of the mixer. Sequentix Cirklon and Elektron Machinedrum featured as well.

Update:

Circuit Jam 1 - Circuit Rhythm // Novation

video upload by NovationTV

"Our Circuit Jam series is a compilation of short and exciting performances and jams showcasing the features of our Circuit range of grooveboxes. Watch Enrique expertly live chop drum breaks and use Slice Amount with Circuit Rhythm in Circuit Jam 1.

Circuit Rhythm is a versatile sampler for making and performing beats. Record samples directly to the hardware, then slice, sculpt and resample your sounds effortlessly. Capture your groove quantised or off-grid into the sequencer, and layer up across eight sample tracks. Invigorate your live set with performance FX: embrace imperfection with lo-fi tape, stutter your mix with beat repeat, and more. Integrate Circuit Rhythm into your studio, or unplug and create anywhere utilising the built-in rechargeable battery.

--- Discover Circuit Rhythm:
http://bit.ly/CircuitRhythm"

The Best Circuit Tracks + Synths Combination (imo)

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

Jam starts at :54.

"A synthwave meets trap meets chillstep jam with the Novation Circuit Tracks, Roland JU-06A, Arturia MicroFreak, and the Retro Futurism pack by A Force Truly Evil, which is one of the best gear and sound combinations for the Circuit."

Novation Peak & Summit Arp 64 Presets. Sound Demo, No Talk

video upload by Anton Anru

"'Arpos' is a collection of 64 arpeggio presets for Novation Peak/Summit.
The bank covers a wide range of Arp colors: slow and fast, simple and complex, deep and bright, soft and expressive, dreamy and dark, sustained and punchy.

💾 Get the soundset: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/novation/

The soundset is suitable of a wide range of genres: ambient, electronica, IDM, trip-hop, lounge, downtempo, chill out, new age, cinematic, trance, deep, progressive, techno, industrial, breakbeat, breaks, jungle, drum and bass, dub and many others.

Highlights:
- Wide range of arp sounds
- Thoroughly set parameters
- ModWheel adds expression
- Animate 1 & 2 buttons change color of a timbre
- Volumes are equalized for a comfortable browsing
- No user/third-party wavetables
- Made with love to Peak 💙

The presets are made on the Peak firmware version 1.3.1, build 399, FPGA: 353. You should have the same (or higher/latest) version installed for the correct work of the presets.
Installation instructions are inside the pack.

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Novation SUMMIT Demo & Review

video upload by musictrackjp

DEMO by Katsunori UJIIE.

Behringer Introduces the 2-XM - Oberheim TVS Rack Synth for $299

Details:

"Introducing the amazing 2-XM

Classic Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer with 4 VCOs, 2 Multi-Mode VCFs, 2 LFOs and 4 Envelopes in Eurorack Format
The product is fully developed and once we receive the semiconductor chips, the 2-XM is on the way to you. Suggested Price: US$ 299.

What’s under the hood?

- Authentic reproduction of SEM 2-Voice circuitry from the ‘70s
- Pure analog signal path based on authentic VCO, VCF and VCA designs
- 2 independent voices for polyphonic, split or 4 oscillator unison sounds
- 2 variable oscillator shapes with adjustable pulse width for inspiring sounds
- Oscillator sync for piercing lead sounds and complex effects
- 2 legendary multi-mode filters with low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and notch modes
- 2 dedicated and fully analog LFOs with triangle and square waveforms
- 4 analog envelope generators for extensive control of filters and amplifiers
- Noise generator dramatically expands waveform generation
- Extensive modulation capabilities, including internal and external sources
- 2-channel mixer section featuring level and pan controls for intense stereo sounds
- Portamento function applicable to both voices for great pitch gliding effects
- 2 external audio inputs for processing external sound sources
- Dedicated audio outputs plus a combined stereo output for maximum flexibility
- Massive amount of CV and GATE In/Outs for extreme creativity
- 16-voice Poly Chain allows combining multiple synthesizers for up to 32 voice polyphony
- Complete Eurorack solution – main module can be transferred to a standard Eurorack case
- 64 controls to give you direct and real-time access to all important parameters
- MIDI and USB implementation with MIDI channel and Voice Priority selection"

Signal Sounds 3D Printer Music - 03/03/22

video upload by Signal Sounds

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

I wonder if they have the printer for sale. :)

Jupiter-6: The Dystopian Synth

video upload by Alex Ball

"A Jupiter-6 stopped by for a few days so I thought I'd complete the trinity having done videos on the Jupiter-4 and Jupiter-8 last year.

This synth has a reputation for having a "cold" sound and it's always been the more dystopian Jupiter in my mind. I wanted to explore whether there are any reasons for that and whether they're legitimate, imagined or a bit of both.

0:00 Intro Jam
0:57 The Jupiter-6
1:27 Demo 1: Two-By-Four
2:02 VCO & Filter Chips
3:00 Demo 2: Pole-Dark
3:34 Modulation
4:39 Demo 3: LV-426
5:13 Demo 4: Gamaclang
5:28 Cost Cutting
6:34 Demo 5: Thumper
6:52 Demo 6: Cassette Memory
7:10 Presupposition?
7:34 Summary
9:12 Outro Jam"

TIME SEGMENT OSCILLATOR | Weston Precision Audio - TS0 Analog VCO

video upload by DANIELE

"The Weston Precision Audio TS0 is a very unique analog VCO which allows you to create your own waveshapes using the 12 individual sliders. You can store up to 5 different sounds and go crazy with the modulation section!"

TS0 Time Segment Oscillator

TS0 is a unique analog VCO which allows you to "draw" the shape of your waveform via the 12 individual sliders. Each segment can then be individually modulated by one of 2 modulation inputs. Additionally, the top level driving VCO can be mixed in for more harmonics. In Sample & Hold mode, TS0 can generate a stream of completely random waves formed by the built in analog noise source. You can even turn the frequency way down and use the output as a 12 step sequencer! From epic drones, to wavetable-type tones, the TS0 can do it!

Features:
+3 distinct modes: Live, preset, and sample & hold.
+5 preset storage locations.
+Transistor based white noise source.
+Sub-octave square wave output.

Specs:
+24HP module size, 25mm Deep
+Power 100mA +12V / 60mA -12V

Buchla 303?

video upload by Omri Cohen

"Here is the Buchla 303 selection - https://patchstorage.com/buchla-303/
You can load it into your patches via the File menu
You can find the outro patch and walkthrough video of it on my Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/posts/63321273

00:00 - Introduction
00:10 - The patch
09:32 - Jam"

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Note: created a new NYSTHI label for the site. Labels are at the bottom of every post.

Sottovoce DIY Modular Synthesizer - Envelope module being modulated by Arduino's gesture recorder

video uploads by Sottovoce Synth

Playlist:

1. DIY Modular Synthesizer - Envelope module being modulated by Arduino's gesture recorder

Release stage of the envelope module being modulated by Arduino's gesture recorder, creating accents and syncopation

2. DIY Modular Synthesizer - Testing a Sample & Hold module
3. DIY Modular Synthesizer - Envelope Module
4. DIY Modular Synthesizer - Light, Cardboard Stencil, Sensors

Rotating cardboard stencil casting light and shadows upon light sensors

5. DIY Modular Synthesizer - Arduino LFO Prototype

This module takes a sine, triangle or custom waveform and plays it chopped in 4, 8 and 16 slices, repeatedly or in random order.

6. Live coding with SuperCollider - syncopation

Some syncopated layers and PCsets transpositions

7. Live coding with SuperCollider - metrical displacement

Scrambled rhythmic patterns, distorted metric and metallic resonances

Neuzeit QUASAR Review // Impressive wide stereo mixes using a binaural panner // 6 tips & techniques

video upload by loopop

The Neuzeit QUASAR made it's first appearance on the site back in September, 2021.

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:10 Overview
5:10 What is Binaural?
7:50 Reverb
8:20 Yoda, hobbit, rabbit, elephant
10:30 Audio routing
11:30 Motion
12:05 LFO/envelope
13:15 CV targets
13:50 More menu
14:10 Setup/tips
14:20 Pre-pan mix
14:45 Effects
15:30 Stereo delay
17:00 Hop per step
18:10 Rnd on trig
18:50 How to get more than 2 Quasars?
19:20 Pros & cons
22:20 Outro

Ciat-Lonbarde Sidrax, Looper and some pedals / Ambient Synthesizer Music

video upload by Takeyuki Hakozaki / Pollypraha

Recording Date : 3.3.2022
Sounds and Video by Takeyuki Hakozaki

Featuring
Ciat-Lonbarde : Sidrax
Moogerfooger : MF-102
Electro-Harmonix : Mel9
Hologram : Microcosm, Infinite-Jets

RMIF OPUS Analog String Synthesizer - Sounds & Features - РМИФ Oпус

video upload by RetroSound

"(c)2007-22 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

❤️ Support #RetroSound channel: retrosound.creator-spring.com

The RMIF Opus (РМИФ Oпус) is a rare analogue string machine/synthesizer made in Riga, Latvia by the Riga Musical Instrument Factory (RMIF) in the year 1988.

0:00-0:32 Intro
0:33-1:05 Analog Strings
1:06-2:20 Chorus Features
2:21-4:24 Multimode Filter
4:25-5:32 Tremolo & Repeat Features
5:33-5:44 Piano Synth
5:45-7:03 Ring Modulator
7:04-7:42 Bass Synth
7:43-8:29 Outro

The sound range is five octaves and the instrument consists of 4 sections: piano, that synthesizes piano like lead soundings of different timbres, analog string machine, that plays wonderful string sounds with soft attack and with the possibility to control release, tremolo and the pereodically repeated beat-fading sounds. A flexible bass section, that is controlled by 2 lower octaves, that contain three 8' and two 16' registers.
The Opus is based on divide-down technology with a master oscillator and has very nice multimode filter (LPF, BPF and HPF with resonance), a fantastic chorus, ring modulator, vibrato and and a lot other features.

The video shows the features and sounds. A musical demo track coming soon. Thank you."

Opus (by Rmif)-the most powerful analog Soviet synthesizer / Синтезатор Опус (Рмиф) - редкая модель

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
video upload by Kee Reel

"Checking the rare version of the Opus synthesizer - fully polyphonic analog machine made in 1986 by Latvian RMIF fabric. Редкая модель синтезатора Опус ( Рмиф ) .
On the board: Filter (LP/BP/HP), Ring modulation, Vibrato, Tremolo, Phaser, keyboard split. Comes with the 3 pedals (Volume, Cut off filter and Sustain).

00:00 - Filter
03:02 - Ring modulation
05:19 - String section
06:51 - Phaser
07:40 - Piano section
09:19 - Vibrato
10:21 - Bass section
12:30 - Cut off pedal"

via this auction

"Rare version of the Opus synthesizer made in 1986 at Latvian RMIF factory. This is fully polyphonic string/synth/piano device with Ring Modulator, Filter (HP/LP/BP), Tremolo, Vibrato, Phaser, Keyboard split, Bass section.

This unit is fullt working condition, after service. The video demonstration(in the gallery) is with exactly this piece.

Comes with the 3 pedals (volume, filter, piano sustain) ,hard case and original iron legs. The weight is around 40 kg."

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