MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, June 15, 2023

Thursday, June 15, 2023

?Man+

video upload by Gijs Gieskes

https://gieskes.nl/instruments/?file=man

video upload by Anukari Music

"This video is a sneak peek at Anukari, an upcoming software synthesizer based on the idea of creating a network of small masses (like little ball bearings, or marbles) connected by springs. The masses can be vibrated by striking them via MIDI input, or they can be vibrated directly via audio input so it can act as an effect processor or reverb plugin."

00:00 introduction
00:27 the basics
02:00 why?
02:37 strikers
03:20 mics
03:57 evolution
04:51 interaction
05:32 putting it together
06:04 effects processing 1
07:51 effects processing 2"

NTS-2：現代ミュージシャンの為の多機能ツール（待望の単体キット発売！）

video upload by KORG INC.

"Nu:Tekt NTS-2 オシロスコープ・キットは、4 チャンネル・オシロスコープをベースにしたCV（コントロール・ボルテージ）信号とオーディオ信号を同時にモニタリングできるミュージシャン向けの DIY 多機能ツールです。
高い評価を得た「PATCH & TWEAK with KORG」とのバンドルで発売されたNTS-2が、待望の単体キットとして発売されました。"

English:

NTS-2: The modern musician's multi-tool (now available as a stand-alone kit!)

video upload by Korg

"The Nu:Tekt NTS-2 oscilloscope kit is a DIY multifunctional tool for musicians. Building on a 4-channel oscilloscope - monitoring control voltage (CV) and audio signals alike - NTS-2 also packs a flexible waveform generator, a spectrum analyzer, and tuner functionality into a build-it-yourself device which fits in the palm of your hand!
Originally released in a bundle with the critically acclaimed “PATCH & TWEAK with KORG”, the long awaited NTS-2 is now available as a stand-alone kit."

Casio CZ-1 vs Plugin Boutique VirtualCZ - Preset Sound Demo - No Talking

video upload by Runningonair

"In this video I compare the Casio CZ-1 presets on a CZ-1 and the Plugin Boutique VirtualCZ. The VirtualCZ an emulation of the Casio CZ range, which may explain some of the variations heard in the sound.

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If you'd like to support the channel, you can check out my tracks below:

Bandcamp
https://runningonair.bandcamp.com/

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fNUf..."

The AIR Vocoder

video upload by Alex Ball

"A quick look at the Korg Digital Voice Processor (DVP-1) from 1986, which was used by Air on numerous productions, including "Kelly Watch the Stars" from Moon Safari.

The DVP was originally designed to give programmable voice effects at an affordable price, but you can run any audio signal you like through it. There's four main engines or 'modes':

Vocoder (as the name suggests, a digital vocoder)
Harmonize (add five intervals to an audio signal, also has chord memory)
Int Wave (internal digital waves that can be played via midi)
Pitch Shift (digital pitch shifting)

There's a built-in chorus effect, unison and poly modes and patch memory.

Editing is tedious, but easy; select the parameter button and use the legend on the top of the unit to find the number of the required parameter, then use the value editor to change it. There's various settings for the different modes including formant shift, waveforms, pitch envelope, modulation generator (LFO), harmonizer intervals, chorus speed, intensity, type, MIDI etc etc

0:00 Intro
0:59 The Modes
2:53 Summary & Sexy Boy"

Trying Out the Sequential Pro 3

video upload by Midnight Fury

"just a little chill jam playing with the pro 3.
others used are
sequential take5, novation summit, Roland's TR8S, Roland ju-06a, keystep pro, ableton"

Novation Introduces FLkey 49 & 61: New Additions to the Ultimate FL Studio MIDI Keyboard Range

video upload by NovationTV

Press release follows:

NOVATION INTRODUCES FLkey 49 AND FLkey 61 TO THE AWARD-WINNING FLkey RANGE

HIGH WYCOMBE, U.K. - June 8, 2023 – Novation proudly announces the latest additions to their FLkey range: the FLkey 49 and FLkey 61. These new models are specifically designed to provide an enriched, hands-on music production experience for FL Studio users.

Building on the success of the award-winning FLkey Mini and FLkey 37, these new models offer a larger key count and additional features, thus catering to the ever-growing demands of the FL Studio user community. Developed in collaboration with Image-Line, creators of FL Studio, the FLkey 49 and FLkey 61 provide seamless integration, enabling users to stay in the groove without switching back to the computer.

"We're proud to present the FLkey 49 and FLkey 61," said Sam Counihan, Senior Product Manager, Novation. "These extensions to our FLkey line provide FL Studio musicians with a broader canvas for their creativity, enhancing their musical journey."

FLkey 49 and FLkey 61 allow for a hands-on music production experience, with controls for FL Studio's Sequencer, Channel Rack, and Mixer. The controllers include Scale and Chord modes for creative play, along with Sequencer Mode for programming beats fast. The controllers also include essential buttons for easy access to transport, score log, undo, redo, quantise, and metronome triggering. Presets can be browsed in Image-Line plugins directly from the controllers. Additionally, the controllers come bundled with a range of software from AAS, Spitfire Audio, XLN Audio, and Klevgrand, as well as a 6-month trial of FL Studio Producer Edition.

Key Features of FLkey 49 and 61:

• Seamless Integration with FL Studio. Produce music easily with essential controls at your fingertips.

• Mixer and Channel Rack control. Adjust volume and pan with eight knobs, nine faders, and nine

fader buttons.

• Step sequencer. Take control of FL Studio’s step sequencer and program drums easily.

• Pattern Pad mode. Select and edit patterns directly from the pads.

• Channel Rack playability. Play directly into the Channel Rack from FLkey 49 and FLkey 61’s pads.

• Scale mode. Choose your scale and always hit the right note.

• Instrument control. Trigger FPC and SliceX with the pads for more expressive beats and melodies.

• Plug-in control. Tweak Image-Line plugins and record natural-sounding automation with eight knobs

and nine faders.

• Creative Chord Modes. Three chord modes–Fixed, User and Scale–unlock rapid song building and

performance. Play custom chords and chords in different scales with just one finger.

• Preset browsing. Find your favourite presets from Image-Line plugins directly from FLkey 49 and

FLkey 61.

• Custom Modes. Assign custom controls to the pads and knobs on FLkey 49 and FLkey 61 to tailor

your music production workflow.

Included Software:

• FL Studio Producer Edition – 6 Month Trial

• XLN Audio Addictive Keys

• AAS Session bundle

• Spitfire Audio Expressive Strings

• Klevgrand DAW Cassette

• Klevgrand Roverb

Warranty:

Novation provides a three-year warranty, ensuring repair or replacement due to a manufacturing fault, offering reliability wherever you are in the world.

Pricing and Availability:

FLkey 49: $229.99 FLkey 61: $279.99

FLkey 49 and FLkey 61 are now available for pre-order at all leading musical instrument retailers and can also be ordered directly from our online store at store.focusrite.com.

For more information, please visit: novationmusic.com/flkey

LoFi Future T-420 UHG Eurorack Module Video synthesis capabilities demo w/ Mainbow V2

video upload by LoFiFuture

"The T-420 UHG is available to pre-order here!

The T-420 Ultra High Grade is the latest addition to the T-420 family. It features the same core functionality as the original T-420 with some massive improvements.

It is a 12HP euro rack format module but can be used as a standalone module that takes a standard 12V input with the use of an optional baseplate.

The most notable improvement is the addition of 3 new effects. They can be switched on or off via the slide switch and the intensity can be altered with the corresponding knob. Each effect can also be externally switched with a gate source, it can do this all the way up to video rate frequencies.

FX1 - Chroma Bloom (creates washes of banding colours and high saturation)

FX2 - Horizontal displace (a feedback patch that created jagged horizontal lines)

FX3 - Edge Trace (creates ringing feedback effects that trace the bright parts of an image)

There is also a bipolar CV input with a trim control, this controls the overall behaviour of the video processor and thus influences the FX listed above.

A "soft bypass" switch allows you to mix some unaffected video signal with the effected video signal to help stabilise the signal and change the flavour of FX altogether.

A wonderful addition to any modular video synth setup or a great way to introduce some synced CRT visuals to your audio modular."

Soon | Noise Engineering #shorts

video upload by Noise Engineering

UDO Unveils White Super 6 Keyboard & Blue Super 6 Desktop

Press release follows:

"UDO unveils Super 6 keyboard with white colourway complimenting forthcoming flagship alongside special-edition blue Super 6 desktop during SUPERBOOTH23 showcase

BRISTOL, UK: UDO is proud to announce availability of its breakthrough Super 6 keyboard instrument in an alternative white colourway complimenting the SUPERBOOTH23-shown Super Gemini — itself introduced to widespread critical acclaim at the FEZ-Berlin-hosted specialist trade fair in mid-May as a 20 VOICE DUAL LAYER POLYPHONIC BINAURAL ANALOG-HYBRID SYNTHESIZER WITH SUPER-WAVE TECHNOLOGY, tastefully highlighted on its exquisitely-executed control panel framing a custom- engineered ribbon controller and a 61-note semi-weighted keybed with polyphonic aftertouch, all set to take up its rightful position as the British electronic musical instrument company’s flagship product when shipping later this year — alongside a limited number of special-edition blue Super 6 desktop models that perfectly match their blue keyboard counterparts also given the SUPERBOOTH23 showcase treatment in celebration of the forthcoming flagship game changer, as of June 15…

It is fair to say, though, that UDO’s breakthrough Super 6 keyboard instrument made a show-stopping splash upon its introduction to the musical masses assembled at SUPERBOOTH19 in Berlin, Germany, subsequently making its musical mark worldwide when originally released in both black and blue colourways as a 12 VOICE POLYPHONIC BINAURAL ANALOG-HYBRID SYNTHESIZER WITH SUPER-WAVE TECHNOLOGY that really represented a new take on the traditional analogue synthesizer. State-of-the-art FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) digital hardware oscillators are coupled with analogue filters and amplifiers, while its unique super-wavetable core can be shaped and manipulated with the binaural analogue signal path and flexible modulation also on offer. Of course, SUPER 6 features a true stereo path in which its 12 voices are twinned to form six ‘Super’ voices — hence the appropriate appellation applied to the instrument itself. Its L (left) and R (right) OUTPUT channels — and each ear, effectively — are assigned a complete synthesizer voice. So, starting with the stereo OSCILLATORS, parameters of both channels of such voices can be controlled independently, in turn allowing users to create stunning stereo images.

In recognition of the 49-note Fatar keybed-determined footprint of that breakthrough instrument not necessarily suiting everyone’s needs, UDO was quick to follow up with the Super 6 desktop. Designed to take a beautifully re-engineered full-featured Super 6 to an even wider audience by bringing its flexible and immediate control, gorgeous analogue sound, and unrivalled build quality into a more compact package, perfectly housed in an all-metal chassis that also encompasses ergonomic features such as VESA mount compliance, optional 7U rack ears, and robust flip-up feet, it is finished in the same striking white colourway contemporarily applied to UDO’s Super Gemini future flagship — itself set to ship later this year as the second synthesizer in the British electronic musical instrument company’s so-called ‘Super’ series.

Speaking of striking colourways, availability of the white Super 6 alongside a limited number of special-edition blue Super 6 desktop models that perfectly match their blue keyboard counterparts as part of UDO’s Super Gemini launch celebrations coincide with an upcoming firmware update ultimately being brought to the ever- more-colourful Super 6 lineup.

The white Super 6 keyboard is available to order through UDO’s growing global network of stockists (https://www.udo-audio.com/stockists) priced at £2,495.00 GBP (including VAT)/€2,699.00 EUR (including VAT)/$2,700.00 USD, while a limited number of special-edition blue Super 6 desktop models that perfectly match their blue keyboard counterparts are priced at £1,895.00 GBP (including VAT)/€2,079.00 EUR (including VAT)/$2,160.00 USD."

See the dealers on the right for availability.

Erica Synths & Richie Hawtin's BULLFROG

Press release follows:

Created by Erica Synths & Richie Hawtin, Bullfrog is an educational electronic music instrument designed to captivate and inspire both youth and professionals alike. Bullfrog invites you to unlock musicality while combining the thrill of electronic music production with a comprehensive learning experience.

Bullfrog is a classical subtractive synthesiser – it consists of several "modules" for sound generation – VCO, NOISE GENERATOR - and treatment – VCF, VCA/DELAY, as well as "modules" that generate control and modulation signals to control them – ENVELOPE GENERATORS and SAMPLE & HOLD. The Bullfrog will not make the sound on its own unless it is patched – using eurorack patch cables to interconnect the “modules” or by inserting voice cards that create internal connections between the “modules” in a specific way and add extra functionality, like sampler/looper, sequencer, groovebox, etc. This approach better helps to understand functionality of a subtractive synthesizer and the principles of sound design with instruments like these.

In order to provide a well rounded understanding of the functionality of this synthesizer and sound synthesis in general, a comprehensive user manual is created to accompany the learning process.

Bullfrog will be available via ericasynths.lv and the best electronic music retailers across the globe on 10th of August 2023

Thoughts on Bullfrog by Richie Hawtin

''Electronic Music is as popular as ever and its traditions and frequencies now stretch around the world, uniting people across language and cultures. For me, one of the most exciting parts of creating with a synthesiser is the playful experimentation that inspires and pushes the imagination. Whether the intention is to create abstract frequencies or sounds inspired by real-life, the route one takes is personal and often surprising. It is within these investigations where the beauty of synthesis really comes alive, and which often unlocks a new sense of creative purpose. This journey of discovery is what originally pulled me deep into the world of electronic music and continues to be part of the fascination I find when working in the studio or performing on stage. As a teenager I felt like I was searching for the right outlet to transit my creativity and in synthesis I found a path.

These memories and concepts are at the heart of our Bullfrog synthesiser. Whether someone’s experience with Bullfrog points them down a career in electronic music or not, our goal is to both nurture a passion for electronically produced sounds and promote a fun easy learning path into basic sound synthesis.

We believe that the hands-on approach and problem solving that is innate to synthesis on a semi-modular synth like the Bullfrog, contains life lessons that go beyond what we can hear. The Bullfrog encapsulates the foundations of synthesis and is built with an immediate, intuitive design and a unique expandable architecture that grows and expands together with our user's imagination.

This instrument feels at home anywhere - as an educational tool in music and physics classes, as an addition to your basement studio or even as a tool for performance on a stage.

Learn. Produce. Perform.''

- Richie Hawtin

Additional details: https://bullfrog.ericasynths.lv

Atomizing Acoustic Drums With Nuclear Research Equipment | Loop Pack

video upload by HAINBACH

"I wanted to spend time with an old friend of mine, who happens to be an excellent drummer. So I posed an experiment for us: what happens if you run acoustic drums into vintage nuclear research instruments? Spoiler: it sounds devastating! We liked the result so much that we made it into a 'Nuclear Drum Loops' pack, complete with single samples. Its ideal in any genre where you want something rough and different for your drums. Available now on http://hainbach.bandcamp.com"

FolkTek Alter X & Alter Y Effect Pedals - All the patches

video upload by

00:00 Intro

Part one
A quick run through all the algorithms the FolkTek Alter X & y
01:00 Alter X Algorithms
03:03 Alter Y Algorithms

Part Two
Long take of each algorithm with knob tweaking (without prior preparation)
04:55 Alter X 1 - long delay
11:42 Alter X 2 - tight, notated granular delay
15:00 Alter X 3 - huge plate reverb
20:03 Alter X 4 - shimmering reverb
24:14 Alter X 5 - distortion and multi-filter
27:39 Alter X 6 - pitch delay
33:15 Alter X 7 - stutter glitch

36:12 Alter Y 1 - analog delay
39:46 Alter Y 2 - reverb with infinite capture and LP + HP filters
43:13 Alter Y 3 - choral reverb
35:57 Alter Y 4 - palindrome reverse delay - backward/forward repeat
48:23 Alter Y 5 - time stretch
50:21 Alter Y 6 - pitch shift (notated semi-tones)
53:18 Alter Y 7 - time stretch glitch

55:40 outro

"This is a quick edit from an hour-long session of me going through all the presets/Algorithms of the FolkTek Alte X & Y one by one and tweaking their knobs. I made it primarily for me to be able to easily find an Algorithm. Each Algorithm/Patch is identified by the position of the light and up to this point I was counting the presses from preset 1.
Used my trusty Korg Monotribe with a simple pattern that does not change throughout the video. Had to change its output volume on one of the patches.
I am sure I will have more videos with these pedals that show more of what they can do and make use of their CV inputs. Hope you find it useful and if you have a FolkTek Alte X & Y would love to hear how you are getting on and any tips quirks to watch out for."

Testing the Avalanche Run V2 with a Buchla & Tiptop Audio Suitcase - Earthquaker Devices

video upload by Stazma

The History of Time Travel | High Skies (Official Video)

video upload by Mat Jarvis

"Bizarre side effects of early time travel experiments which are still being felt around the world today

NARRATIVE:
0:00 Time Machine assembly
0:34 Side effects of time travel experiments
2:38 Time machine assembly
3:29 Side effects still being felt around the world today

● Grainy 1970s sections: time machine assembly
● Present day 60fps sections: catalogue of the bizarre time-warp and inverse perspective effects that are still being seen around the world today nearly 50 years later.

THE HISTORY OF TIME TRAVEL by HIGH SKIES

Additional footage by Taryn Elliott
https://peanutbuttervisuals.com

Thanks to Kevin Lindley

BUY / STREAM
Bandcamp https://highskies.bandcamp.com
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1x8...
Apple Music https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/hig...
Also available on iTunes, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora, Deezer, Tidal..."

Famous Oberheim Synthesizer Sounds part3

video upload by RetroSound

"(c)2007-23 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

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

Famous Oberheim Synthesizer Sounds part3

0:07 Prince - 1999
0:30 Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl Like You
0:53 B. Idol - Eyes Without A Face
1:15 Van Halen - Jump
1:45 Rush - Subdivisions
2:19 C.Cross - Sailing"

RetroSound Famous Oberheim Synthesizer posts.

Dave Smith Instruments Prophet-12 Module Demo

video upload by Panu Savolainen

"DSI P12 demo/multitracks by deadzonemusic.com. Internal and external Blackhole and Waves delay used."

Novation Mininova Demo

video upload by Panu Savolainen

"Multitracked demo of Mininova. Only edited&tweaked presets used."

Novation Xiosynth Demo

video upload by Panu Savolainen

"Only internal presets and fx used. Model Xiosynth 49."

Access Virus B Demo Part 1

video upload by Panu Savolainen

Part 2 here

"Multitracked demo of Virus B. Only tweaked presets and internal fx used."

This one is in via Soviet Space Child.

Roland JD-Xi Demo

video upload by Panu Savolainen

"Multitracked demo. All sounds and effects are from JD. Analog section is used mostly for bass and leads."

Korg Microkorg XL Demo

video upload by Panu Savolainen

"Multitracked demo of Microkorg XL. Only presets and internal fx used."

Korg Microkorg Demo

video upload by Panu Savolainen

"Multitracked demo of Microkorg."

Korg Micro X Demo

video upload by Panu Savolainen

"Multitracked demo and edited and realtime tweaked patches used. Eventide Blackhole used."

Korg Triton Classic Demos

video upload by Panu Savolainen

"Triton Classic multitracked demo, factory combis realtime tweaked and played. Fx: Eventide Blackhole"

Korg Triton Classic Demo Part 2
video upload by Panu Savolainen

"Second part of Triton demo. Presets and additional Eventide Blackhole -reverb used in some sounds."

Korg Kronos 2 Demos

video upload by Panu Savolainen

"Multitracked demo of Korg Kronos 2 73. All sounds are edited presets."

Korg Kronos 2 Demo Part 2

video upload by Panu Savolainen

"Kronos 2 demo part 2. Only presets used."

Korg Kronos 2 Demo Part 3

video upload by Panu Savolainen

"Korg Kronos 2 multitracked demo. Only tweaked presets used."

Yamaha SY77 Demo

video upload by Panu Savolainen

"Multitracked SY77 demo. Blackhole reverb and waves delay used. Most sounds are FM-patches. Patches can be downloaded here: http://analoguesque.x10host.com/Yamah..."

Modal Argon8M Demo

video upload by Panu Savolainen

"Multitracked demo of Argon8. Didn’t know about boost mode so there is more hiss and noise. I found it after demo from the software editor. Great simple synth with clever features. About half is edited factory patches and other half edited commercial sound set. Can’t remember the name."

Clavia Nord Stage 2 Demo

video upload by Panu Savolainen

"Nord Stage 2 revB Demo by deadzonemusic.com. More synth parts and string-samples, less pianos etc."

E-mu Audity 2000 + Xtreme ROM Demo

video upload by Panu Savolainen

"Multitracked Emu Audity 2000 with Xtreme Rom demo. Additional reverb and delay used in some sounds."

Futureretro XS Demo

video upload by Panu Savolainen

"Futureretro XS semimodular monosynth demo. Beats are from Elektron Rytm. External delay fx is used. End track is clip of Ambilake (original version). Background synthsequence is from XS."

Alesis Andromeda Demo

video upload by Panu Savolainen

"Alesis Andromeda demo by deadzonemusic. No outboard sequencer used, played realtime and straight recorded and multitracked. Used internal fx, external Blackhole reverb and Waves delay."

Akai Miniak Demo

video upload by Panu Savolainen

"Blackhole and Waves delay used"

Clavia Nord Lead 1 12-voice Demo

video upload by Panu Savolainen

"I found few years ago made Clavia NL1 12-voice demo, but couldn’t find any pictures of it. Blackhole fx used in some sounds."

Abyss Dreadbox Demo

video upload by Panu Savolainen

"Multitracked demo with internal and additional effects: Blackhole and Waves delay. Ps. Nice typo in the end texts (deadzonemusic.com)."

Waldorf Quantum - DEMO - Analog Filter VS Digital & SYNTH Engine Capabilities

video upload by Smartti1970

"1 & 2 Layers patches - On board FX only -Waveform - Wave tables - Fm - Resonator - Particle
see comment for full list
0:00 - Digital NAVE 12 db - FILTER SWEEP (saw waveforme)
1:08 - Digital PPG 12 db - FILTER SWEEP (saw waveforme)
4:07 - Analog 12 db saturated - FILTER SWEEP (saw waveforme)
5:53 - Analog 24 db - FILTER SWEEP (saw waveforme)

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- Dream Space - Synthesizer Dotcom

video upload by Smartti1970

"Synthesizer : Synthesizer Dot com
FX: Lexicon pcm80, Eventide Space"

Mos-Lab Arp 2500 Demos

Cymatic - ARP 2500 - Mos-Lab video upload by Smartti1970

"Synthesizer ARP 2500 Mos-Lab
FX: Lexicon Pcm80, Eventide Space"

The illusion is Deep - ARP 2500 Mos-lab

"Synthesizer: ARP 2500 by Mos-lab (rented from a studio)
FX: Eventide & Lexicon Pcm80
(contains a lot of FX so this is not for those who want to hear the pure sound of the Arp2500 )"

Synthesizer Arp 2500 - demo with Multi-mode filter 1047 & Filt Amp 1006 & Sequencer

"demo with just a view variations with the Synthesizer Arp 2500 - (Mos-Lab)

Fx: Lexicon Pcm80
Eventide Space
0:00 drone one oscillator filter cut off with Filt Amp
1:20 filter cutoff with 1047 filter multi mode, sequencer"

Synthesizer ARP 2500 - Mos-lab - demo with Dual Sample & Hold 1036 module

"Just a view variations filter the Sample & Hold module with the Synthesizer ARP 2500 - (MOs-Lab)

0:00 Drone one oscillator + Lexicon Pcm80 Eventide Space
0:30 Second Oscillator on , off
0:39 third Oscillator Low octave, filter cut off Filt Amp
2:12 Filter cut off Filter 1047
4:12 One Sample & Hold on cut off
5:52 Sample & Hold on VCA and VCF
7:19 Samle & Hold on VCF and resonance
9:10 second Sample & hold, first drops driping sound
10:12 sweet spot with drip drop buble sound
11:27 rain drops more
12:17 white noise added to sample & hold"

ENSONIQ SQ-80: Throwback to the future

video upload by Vulture Culture

"We're checking out some ESQ-1 patches on the POWERFUL Ensoniq SQ-80 from 1987!"

Poly aftertouch at 13:20.