MATRIXSYNTH: Friday, May 5, 2023


Friday, May 05, 2023

Bubblesound SpringVerb Demos


video upload by bubblesoundmodular

"The TR606 kick is going into the bubblesound Booster and then into the SpringVerb. The noise is thanks to a very old Mackie 1604. Starts in Low Pass, then Band and finishes in High Pass. more of a test than a demo"

SPRVB2 780 VCO


"Another test of the SpringVerb. This has the VCOb going into the 141 and then the SpringVerb. simple 2 note sequence. starts in Low Pass, then Band and into High Pass. actual demos coming, this is just a test."

The RX5USB: Play custom sounds on the Yamaha RX5 drum machine


video upload by CatSynth TV

"Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catsynth
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth

We demonstrate the RX5USB, a USB-compatible cartridge for the Yamaha RX5 drum machine. Using the USB connection and a Windows editor, you can create waveform banks for the RX5 from your own samples and play them on the instrument, just like any of the factory cartridges.

A complete and ready-to-use version is available from Pharmasonic
https://www.pharmasonic.jp/rx5usb/11-...

It is also an open-source DIY project from GliGli
https://github.com/gligli/rx5usb

00:33 Programming the RX5USB via the Editor app
02:16 Playing RX5USB sounds on the RX5 (WRC02 examples)
07:49 LinnDrum examples
13:02 Creating your own banks with custom samples
14:36 Playing custom banks on the RX5

We recommend our detailed RX5 tutorial if you are not familiar with all the pattern and key/voice assignment features:" [posted here]

Hilda Now Available



Trailer video previously posted here.

"The best of both coasts...

Hilda is a Complex Oscillator Synth, inspired by the most interesting aspects of both west-coast and east-coast synthesis techniques. You’ll find a wave folder, lowpass gate, and audio-rate modulations, but also a 12-mode filter and traditional VCA circuit.

All parts of the instrument are carefully circuit-modelled to sound as analog (or digital, where applicable) as possible. It’s laid out like semi modular synth, but without the patch cables and all the interesting connections are already normalised for you.

The eclectic mix of different synthesis components adds up to a unique sounding electronic instrument, which can be used as a playable synthesizer, a drone/noise box, a MIDI sequencer and an audio effect for external audio – or any combination of those three." Appstore link | Manual

KORG Teases Something New for SUPERBOOTH



This one was is in via Soviet Space Child.

Update: see the new Korg synth here.

EMS SYNTHI AKS/SWITCHTRIX SYNTHE AKS


video upload by SWITCHTRIX ELECTRONICS

"A nice little enoesque slow sequence drone.

Thanks for watching"

05 05 23 Impro with Scrotum Lab's Eurocase


video upload by batchas

"Improvisation with my Scrotum Lab Eurocase.
External effects: Eventide H9, Hologram Microcosm, Audiothingies Doctor A."

Bach on a Synth Vol 1🎹 🎛️#bach #synth #shorts


video upload by Nicolas Melis

With the Sequential Prophet REV2.

Introducing the Pianophonic wavetable and sample module from Knobula


video upload by knobula

"Pianophonic is an 8 voice polyphonic wavetable synthesiser that takes its inspiration from the piano’s string and hammer mechanism mixed with a bit of 90s digital keyboard charm..

Featuring 3 wavetable oscillators and a single sample playback engine per voice, Pianophonic generates rich and complex evolving sounds as well as extraordinary hard hitting piano-like sounds. With simple direct controls for all the parameters that matter, no confusing menus and all squeezed into 12hp of concentrated eurorack module. Featuring midi to Gate Out, Gate In, V/Oct, Chord Select and Wavetable morph CV inputs. Its a fully featured versatile polyphonic oscillator module that can sit at the core of your eurorack system."

RLSD // 100% Syntakt // Offbeat Hypnotic Techno


video upload by Dave Mech

"I released a course for Syntakt! Get here: https://davemech.live/shop

When I sit down with Syntakt most often these hypnotic trips flow out. Syntakt is capable of great textures. Today is freedom day in The Netherlands hence the name of this jam (released). There's an obvious dissonance between this celebration and what goes on elsewhere in the world.

This groove was completely made with Syntakt. Post processing: a slight mid EQ dip, compression, subtle OTO boum comp+saturation."

Morphor Ensemble - Analogue 8 Voice BBD Chorus


video upload by Morphor

"A small preview of our new module, the Ensemble - Analogue 8 Voice BBD Chorus. More to come!
https://morphor.io/product/ensemble-a..."



"The Morphor Ensemble is an 8-voice fully analog chorus effect module. The module can truly upgrade any input audio into a sound with body. Transform your creations into warm and full sounds as if a whole orchestra is playing them.

Morphor Ensemble features extensive control over your effect with number of voices selection, CV-able spread, two full-featured LFOs and control over the amount of dry-add signal. This way it is possible to create a wide range of effects, from subtle broadening or humanisation of your sound up to pitch-bending craziness.

The module features a true analog audio path based on eight BBD devices, known for their authentic and warm timbre. In summary, the Morphor Ensemble is a high-end, flexible chorus module for every analog lover."

Com Truise Writing Lab w/ Soundfly



Soundfly wrote in to let us know they are offering a Writing Lab w/ Com Truise featuring music production including synths and drum machines. You can find a few Soundfly videos featuring Com Truise in previous posts here.

Details on the new writing lab follow:

"Soundfly has teamed up with synthwave artist Com Truise to host his first ever month-long learning cohort, with weekly Zoom calls, projects, discussions, feedback and more, in an intimate group environment.

It’s like a small, in-depth, graduate-level college seminar — you’ll get nerdy about warbling synths, retro-sounding drum machines, and how to mix them together to create songs that transport listeners to other worlds — guided and led by Seth Haley.

This writing lab runs from May 29 to June 30, 2023.


Are you ready? Sign up before May 12 to benefit from a pre-sale discount of $200 off using the promo code: PRESALE"

You can find additoinal details at Soundfly

Moog Multimoog Face Panel Replacement

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.


via this auction

"This listing is for a new, reproduction Moog Multimoog face panel. These are sometimes warped, have shrunk, the corners curled, and often discolored due to time and environment. I purposely didn't add an adhesive back since there would be little wiggle room if set incorrectly."

Boring Systematic Testing of Simmons SDS7 drum synth modules / insomnia cure


video upload by tonetweakers

"When you deal in vintage synths, attention to detail is essential, because every physical control or electronic component has the potential to be problematic. So we test our gear multiple times systematically over an extended period (with a long burn in test) to make sure we don’t overlook anything. Many of our so called competitors dont, which is why we have many loyal customers. In this video, we are systematically testing the last of 8 Simmons SDS7 modules. Its a boring but necessary process. Anyone familiar with sds7 editing knows that one push of the wrong button and the sound you were editing is erased and you’ve gotta start over. This only happened once while testing this set of modules. 😂

Thanks for watching!

Buy vintage synths that work like new at tonetweakers.com

Tone Tweakers Inc.
Buy / Sell / Trade / Repair Vintage Synthesizers
http://www.tonetweakers.com"

Yamaha Dx7 mk1 with SUPERMAX expansion + Green OLED display + Case (SERVICED) 1985

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.


via this auction

Update: link fixed.

"with Green OLED Display
SUPERMAX expansion on board
Beautiful custom vintage Case
100% working conditions:

SERVICED by pro tecnician
New battery with battery holder (for future easy maintenance)"

4 Minutes Of Self Generated Chill


video upload by John L Rice

"I just set up the patch and then let the Eurorack Modular play by itself. Nothing very dramatic happens but I was enjoying listening to it so I thought some of you might as well?

Key modules are the Doepfer A-149-4 Random Voltage Source, Synth Tech E352 Cloud Terrarium, Mutable Instruments Rings, and Erica Synths Octasource."

Plaits Tabla #shorts


video upload by O.Z. Hall

LISA MORGENSTERN - live @SUPERBOOTH22


video upload by Superbooth Berlin

"Berlin-based composer, singer, pianist and vintage and modular synth devotee Lisa Morgenstern first came to significant public attention with the release of Chameleon in 2019. Her compelling live performances led to concerts across Europe with artists including Ólafur Arnalds, Joep Beving and Max Cooper, as well as at festivals and prestigious venues, from Iceland Airwaves to the Reeperbahn Festival at the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg.

Most recently she was hired to co-compose the score to one of Netflix's priority drama series of 2022, The Empress, and additional studio collaborations with artists such as Casper, Balmorhea and Aukai. Live shows with the renowned Bulgarian Voices Berlin choir and, separately, the Munich Radio Orchestra meanwhile won further acclaim, with both institutions subsequently crucial to Morgenstern's upcoming album, for which she also wrote the complex arrangements.

00:00 Atlas
04:50 Codex
08:55 Anomaly"

Behringer NEUTRON - "Symbiosis" Soundset (40 Patches)


video upload by LFOstore

"LFO Store presents something very special for you! We continue our Analog Series 2023, and after successful releases of soundbanks for WASP & Cat, now it's time for the magnificent patches for paraphonic analog and semi-modular synthesizer, Behringer Neutron!

These 40 hand-crafted patches are created by two talented sound designers, Otto K. Schwarz and Nick Klimenko, with great pleasure and attentive professional approach. Each patch is prepared with several modulation options and external effects description.

We made our best to create multifaceted patches to demonstrate the different shades of NEUTRON. We put our effort & inspiration to make these patches suited for many genres & styles of electronic music: ambient, electronica, downtempo, house, retrowave, drum’n’bass, techno, trance, etc.

The product pack contains:

♪ The booklet in .pdf format with high quality pictures of every single patch created by professional sound designers. The book is fully illustrated, fixing the positions of the knobs and describing the modulation techniques;

♪ Examples of each patch in .mp3 format both dry and wet (with reverb and effects) versions;

♪ Free Valhalla Supermassive VST installation pack for Win & Mac + our custom reverb presets, to get a maximum result out of these synthesizer patches.

♪ Detailed instructions of how chain all mentioned together for a great sound!

Get ready to take your music to the next level!"

Befaco 7U Case: DIY Build


video upload by Molten Music Technology

See this post for additional details on the Befaco 7U case.

"Let's slowly meander through the building of the new Befaco 7U Eurorack Case. You get to build the TrolleyBus power supply, the I/O board and then bring it all together into a fabulous case that can be mounted on a modular arm.

https://www.befaco.org/

Index - 0:00
The case - 1:21
What's in the kit? - 3:41
Building the Trolley Bus - 5:49
IDC Connectors a.k.a. black boxes - 7:25
Trolley Bus Resistors and LEDs - 19:54
2 x 3 Molex Connector and terminal block - 23:45
Power regulators - 25:33
I/O Board - 27:46
I/O Board Resistors - 29:06
I/O Board Mini Switch - 30:15
I/O Board IDC Connectors and other headers - 31:29
I/O Board Molex Connector - 35:49
JST Connectors - 36:18
I/O Board Back Panel Hardware - 40:43
Power Switch Cable - 53:35
Assembling the case - 58:52
Installing power switch - 59:03
Installing I/O board - 59:51
Mounting the TrolleyBus - 1:06:16
Installing the rails - 1:10:30
Feet - 1:24:06
Testing the TrolleyBus Power - 1:24:45
Conclusions and monitor mount - 1:28:36

Support my video making with a dollar or two:
► http://patreon.com/robinvincent"

New Eurorack Maker Vostok



New info and pics have been added to this post. Click through for additional details.

Super 6 - LFO 1 (Part 2)


video upload by UDO Audio

Part 1 here. Additional posts here.

"Hazel’s back with the part 2 breakdown of LFO 1’s features, this time delving into using the LFO as an additional oscillator.

Using the rotary selector on LFO 1, you have the option of two high frequency modes HF and HF TRK. These modes can be placed onto DDS 1 or DDS 2 by using the toggle switch within the LFO 1 section. Within HF mode, LFO 1 can be set to a frequency which can be creatively used as a drone or as a constant modulation source.

Enable HF TRK mode and LFO 1 will be set to a high frequency which responds to key tracking at the same time, behaving as a third oscillator! While you can move the LFO 1 rate fader to set the core frequency, it will now respond to the chords or notes you play maintaining the same interval in pitch, giving you scope for really interesting and rich sounds, as so expertly demonstrated by Hazel in the video above.

Find more from Hazel here:
https://www.hazelmills.com/
http://www.instagram.com/hazelmills
www.twitter.com/hazelmills"

5/05 Day :)


video upload by Samples From Mars

Bad Gear - Not the 80s


video upload by AudioPilz

"Become a Patron and get access to music clips from the show, additional content, Bad Gear samples and even more AudioPilz madness

https://www.patreon.com/audiopilz

Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Roland Boutique JX-08. Is this digital recreation of the classic Roland JX-8P from the 80s up to the job of creating classic vintage synth sounds? Is it not the 80s?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:00 Overview Roland JX-08
01:20 Synth Engine, ABM vs. ACB Technology
01:59 Oscillator Section, X-Mod, Sync, Unison
02:23 Filter Section, Filter Type Comparison, High Pass
03:05 UI vs. Stock vs. PG-800 Programmer, Modulators
03:23 Compatibility to the Original (or lack thereof)
03:49 Additional Features, FX Section
04:13 Clock in, Arpeggiator
04:20 Bitimbrality, Sequencer, Motion Recording
04:58 Polyphony
05:12 Does it sound like the original?
05:41 What else??? Pricing, Thanks,...
06:05 Hate
06:32 Jam 1 (80s Chord Progression)
07:32 Jam 2 (Synthwave)
08:20 Finale (Deep House)
08:50 Verdict"

Yamaha CS-15 Duophonic Synthesizer SN 6076

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.


via this auction

"Exceptionally clean Yamaha CS-15. Excellent working condition; sounds great. Comes with a custom fitted digital deck cover and step down transformer, (Japan model). Please view photos in detail for condition and everything included."

STS Serge Modular Custom CV Panel w/ QVCF 2010

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.


via this auction

"Custom CV Panel w/ QVCF filter out of Rex's shop in Hartland, WI."

Korg Wavestation A/D + Waverex...

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.


via this auction

"With original rack ears and screws, power cable, original manual in french, rom card pre-loaded data III, around 20 floppies with patchs banks, Waverex WS pcm-card (bought 220€). With the free waverex software, you can convert samples on your computer in the right format and use them as oscillators in your wavestation"

E-MU Morpheus Z-Plane Synthesizer + Expansions

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.


via this auction

"E-MU Systems Morpheus 32-Voice Z-Plane Synthesizer

Extremely powerful and pretty rare synth

100% working and in Excellent conditions with a very bright display

all the buttons are perfectly working

Encoder works perfectly with absolutely no skipping!

Following expansions SysEx format included:

9200 – Morpheus Expanded
9201 – Film Score Composer
9202 – Dance Rage
9203 – Song Writer

also included these 2 amazing banks: Pcmorph Acidtones (preview on youtube video)" [posted here]

Acid tones EMU Morpheus : System exclusive - Data Card - Patch Demo


video upload by Duke Kenspocket Studio - RAVEDUMP

Note the link below for this appears to no longer be active. Posting for demo purposes only.

"EMU Morpheus "ACIDTONES" System exclusive / Ram CARD / aiff data
Now Available Via our Patron support Subscription:
https://www.patreon.com/kenspocket


Morpheus sysex or 4GB sample DVD.

Sound bank sysex for EMU Morpheus
Full system exclusive bank download ,
128 new user sounds + 128 hyper presets
16 Effect settings midi maps

acidtones demo / Patches for Morpheus

Data Card : please ask we normally carry some In stock.

Sweeping filters , Liquid Basses , Resonant highs ,
Deep sub basses Classic Leads , Cutting stabs ,
airy pads Supa strings , Bubbling Arps
Phat pianos
Noise"

CASIO PT-30 by S-CAT (circuit bend)

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.


via this auction

You can find some demos in previous posts here.

"Lovely Model bend by S-Cat UK with stunning wood frames

Unique model...especially build to order...rare as hell !

For fans of weird sounds experience in the vein of DEVO & Mark Mothersbaugh !"

A few jams with the Bastl Bestie - no talk


video upload by Stazma

"More infos & affiliate links in the description // Support on Patreon to get samples from this session: https://www.patreon.com/join/stazma

I decided to compile the noisy jams I made in my demo video of the Bastl Bestie, for people who just want to hear things going through it, with no talking.

Have fun!"

Expressive E Osmose - First 10 minutes going through patches


video upload by NGC0 Music

"Finally got my hands in one of these, bought used from a fellow synth-head in Italy. You will hear me going through some factory presets, with some Microcosm and Nightsky for FX, although it gets a bit too messy at some point, you can have an idea of how nice it is.

I had to reduce the bend interval from 1 semi-tone to 1/2 semi-tone, otherwise it sounds more like a player making too many mistakes, rather than adding expressivity."

Quick one: KORG drumlogue Nano 1.2.0 preview


video upload by Sinevibes

"Another little demo showing the new features coming with Nano 1.2.0 update - the virtual analog synth engine we built that’s included in the KORG drumlogue"

Robert Miles - Children


video upload by torso electronics

"Robert Miles 🤍
The trance anthem 'Children' from 1995! The T-1 is sequencing all tracks."

ARP2600ringmod / modor dr-2


video upload by studio snippets

Softube Model 80 - Sound Bank '79


video upload by Polydata

"Drawing from the earliest days of polyphonic synthesizers, Sound Bank ‘79 for Softube Model 80 finds its inspiration in synthesizer music found in documentaries and library music from the late 70’s and early 80’s.

A bank comprising 30 patches for instant inspiration. The goal was to squeeze as much vintage analog juice out of this plug-in as possible, primarily working within the constraints of the original Sequential Circuits Prophet-5. Part of the magic of the Prophet-5 design was it's clear workflow, enabling you to get a wide array of sounds quickly. I'm happy to say that Softube have stayed faithful to this simplicity that has helped this instrument to endure all these years.

Sound Bank '79 is a series of vintage tones for different synths and plug-ins, so look out for future releases. Recorded completely dry with no external effects or processing.

Link:
polydata.bigcartel.com"

Berlin, 1977 | Stuber, Plumbutter, OP-1, Nagra SN


video upload by HAINBACH

Generative Drum Machine sneak preview


video upload by

"So I was trying to check if I could port BRAIDS to the PI PICO. It took me near 3 months of studing and tweaking and adapt the code and finally I got it running

PICO is like 6 times more capable than the original stm32f103 of braids so it left me with a ton of power to experiement and tweak. The first logical step was to replace the 7 segments screen with a 128x64 pixels OLED screen.

Then I added a generative sequencer. And a second envelope. And an LFO. BOOM, it starts to look like a generative drum machine. I fucking love generative drum machines and most of my projects ends looking like one, but they all came from a totally different perspective, sounds totally different and has a unique archhitecture tailored to that system

Currently this one has parameter locks, per step saving and I will be adding probability probabily too :D

Another branch of the project would be to add MIDI (currently working on it) and turn it into a polysynth. Kind of Microfreak, but with the braids oscillators. But that one if ever, will be quite in the future yet.

The Drum machine, is near ready to lauch, and maybe ready to appear as build units, kits and PCBs in my Tindie and Etsy stores, as always

https://www.tindie.com/stores/jc2046/
https://www.etsy.com/es/shop/Spherica..."

Roland TR-707 Drum Machine from 1985


video upload by Bata

"Making a couple beats on a Roland TR-707. I used this drum machine a lot before getting the MPC X but it doesn't see much use these days. I still use 707 samples pretty often though especially the snare."

Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up Synth Cover (Instrumental)


video upload by

Time to rick roll.

"Using Vintage Synth #yamahadx7 #electricvibes #vintagesynth #rolandjx3p #80s #rickastley #korg #korgkronos @RickAstleyYT"

A Blue Forest - analogue/digital hedge-hopping amongst the bluebells, looping sequences from SH-101


video upload by drone-in-the-woods

"Jamming in the woods with my new master clock - a Midronome. I can now easily sync my analogue synths with my sequencer, which in the woods means the battery-powered Roland Sh101. Here, I am writing random sequences and then looping them so they can be layered and reversed.

Roland SH101 synth
Roland MC101 sequencer
Boss RC500 looper
Boss DD6 delay
Midronome master clock
Roland Cube Street Ex ampflifier
Tascam DR40 audio recorder

Composed and performed by Keith Sutton
30th April 2023"
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