MATRIXSYNTH: Friday, October 13, 2023

Friday, October 13, 2023

sktch-210: Sequential Take 5 #2 (no talk)

video upload by lemorgue

All Sounds: Sequential Take 5
DAW: Ableton Live 11

lemorgue Sequential Take 5 demos

Cheap Christmas Lights Modulating Synthesizer

video upload by Sottovoce Synth

#noisemusic #experimentalmusic #modulardiy #electronicmusic

"Lost and Found" feat. Peter MacLean & Mike Tucker

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"This original composition features the incredible Peter MacLean (Maceo Parker) on drums and Mike Tucker (Arturo Sandoval) on tenor saxaphone as special guests. I wrote the core of this tune for the @rhodesmusic Missing Keys contest, as the backing track for James Smith's @YardActBand spoken word. I was spurred on by the challenge to write something specific, and I liked the vibe of what I came up with enough to finish it off as a complete song on its own. So I constructed some melodies, sax solo section and put an arrangement together for this special rendition with Peter and Mike sitting in, doing the magical things that they do.

Follow Mike here: https://www.instagram.com/miketuckersax/
Follow Pete here: https://www.instagram.com/makshimach/

I used my Rhodes MKIII EK10 which I restored a few years ago: [posted here]

Then I also used the Funk Bass sound from my Korg Opsix, a ring-mod solo lead I made on my miniKORG 700fs, and various sounds from my Arturia Polybrute.

Here's my original entry to the Rhodes Missing Keys contest, so you can hear where it came from:

• Rhodes "Missing Keys" Competition Entry

Check out all my original music here: https://soundcloud.com/user-801248952

Enjoy!"

Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio — Synthesizer Museum

video upload by JIAWEI

EMS Synthi AKS 1972

video upload by JIAWEI

GRP A8 The GRP A8 is one of the physically largest synthesisers ever made

video upload by JIAWEI

"The GRP A8 is one of the physically largest synthesisers ever made. Only 23 intsruments were produced - 22 for the production line and one designer Roman Groppioni Paolo made for his own personal use. The GRP A8 is completely pre-wired, with a huge number of switches and knobs to change the many parameters available at every stage of the signal flow. It consists of two completely identical (upper and lower)synthesizer systems It can be used as a mono (6 VCOs), duo (2x3 VCOs) or poly (2x3 VCOs) synth. The difference between the two-part DUAL and POLY modes is that in the first case a common MIDI channel controls both sounds at the same time. In POLY, on the other hand, two separate MIDI channels can be selected. Its LFOs have an enormous frequency range from low frequency to 1700 Hertz."

Stoel Music Systems Celebrates 1st Birthday w/ 10% Off Sale, Muahaha CS Filter Restock, & Giveaway

Three news items from Stoel Music Systems on their 1st year anniversary:

1. The Muahaha filter is back in stock.

2. They are having a 10% off all sale on all other modules. Use HAPPYBDAY for the discount.

And:

3. They are continuing on with a Monthly Module Giveaway.

Details follow:

"Happy 1st Birthday, Stoel Music Systems! When we opened our store one year ago, we had twelve modules. One year later, our catalog continues to grow. We hope to release our anticipated Vacuum Tube Distortion, USB Audio Interface, and others in 2024.

To celebrate, we are giving you a 10% discount on all eurorack modules* valid until October 31. Keep making music! shop now » Discount Code - HAPPYBDAY

*Muahaha CS Filter does not qualify for discount code.

The Muahaha CS Filter is back in stock.
The CS Filter uses the same filter chip as the Yamaha CS-80. These chips are hard to find. BUT we were able to get a hold of a few. Get a chance to own synth history with the CS filter. Quantities are very limited. shop now »"

"Congratulations to Seth U. for winning October's module giveaway!

Seth won a Stoel Music Systems Dual Morphing LFO. You can win too! Out next giveaway is November 6. As long as you are subscribed, you are eligible to win. See the giveaway rules here."

Mushsynth 8 (DIY synth) by Eugene Carlo /// video and sound by GIPNOZER

video upload by G I P N O Z E R

"About six months ago, I purchased this DIY synthesizer from Evgeny Carlo. He rethought, refined and assembled a small batch of these wonderful devices and I was lucky enough to be one of the owners. As a sign of respect, I created this video for his brainchild, on which he spent a huge amount of time and effort. And now it's time to share this video with you, friends.
Thank you very much, Carlo!!!
. . .
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- Mushsynth-8 by Carlo @EugeneCarlo"

See this post for additional details.

Transcendental Harmonics: A Duet of the Portabella and Subharmonicon

video upload by verstaerker

"a musical piece made for the PIN Electronics Portabella and the Moog Subharmonicon.
Graphics done in Blender.
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to listen more music by me please visit
https://verstaerker.bandcamp.com
https://verstaerkerahead.bandcamp.com"

Aeolian pendulum: Buchla Music Easel with Eurorack

video upload by Electrum Modular

"Some tricks and ideas for combining the one-of-a-kind Buchla Music Easel with your Eurorack modular gear.
The 'Aeolian pendulum' chord pattern was inspired by reading Victor Szabo’s book, Turn On, Tune In, Drift Off: Ambient Music's Psychedelic Past (2023)."

Pro Synth Network LIVE! - Episode 184 w/ Dan Goldstein & Mitchell Sigman of Cherry Audio

video upload by Pro Synth Network

"Music Technology Discussion with Rob Puricelli, Andrew Longhurst, Kent Spong and our very special guests, Dan Goldstein & Mitchell Sigman of Cherry Audio!

This week we're delighted to welcome back Dan & Mitchell of Cherry Audio, a company that in the last few years has grown its reputation for quality, affordable and quite excellent software synths that emulate some amazing synthesizer classics such as the ARP Quadra, Novachord, Jupiter 4 and 6 as well as classics like the Memorymoog, Synthex, GX1/CS80 and Polymoog, plus their own Dreamsynth & Sines!

Join us to hear all about the latest synths to be added to their collection, Harmonia and the brilliant recreation of the PS-3300!

We appreciate your help! All donations go directly toward making the show run smoothly. If you'd like to help support our streaming platform, you can make a donation via PayPal here:

https://cutt.ly/PSN-Donate"

Imagine Krelloween

video upload by Ultratroninator 3000

"Just imagine what krelloween might sound like.
Apologies in advance."

We are getting close to Halloween post time.

Roland Gaia 2 Soundcheck - Audio only - HQ

video upload by MrSynthmania

"This song is made only with sounds of the new Roland GAIA 2. Drums are sounds of a Roland TR8-S."

Soundtoys Artist Profile: Jamie Lidell

video upload by soundtoys

"We've got a lot of respect for Jamie Lidell. This multi-talented artist and creator has a lot to say about how he got started, making music, and his favorite creative tools from Soundtoys.

Learn more at https://www.soundtoys.com/artist/jami...

Check out Jamie's "Hanging Out With Audiophiles" podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3RVhpeQ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LW1gly Amazon: https://amzn.to/3rOvlfY"

Techno Foundations THREE - Novation Circuit Tracks Pack by Techtronix

video upload by Isotonik Studios

"Techno is a genre responsible for many hardware choices by both manufacturers and artists a like.
Techno is not only a strong genre in its self, but it's also pushed forward the advance in both
production values and synthesis techniques for others, leaving itelf as the backbone of what we call electronic music.

Techno Foundations 3 is a sea of Patchwork, making it easy for you to craft your favourite type of techno, without being bound by macro positions or lack of useful drum sounds.

Modern techno is based heavily on Frequency Modulation, so you will find at least 16 fm patches dedicated to this.

Plucky fm bass stabs that can be used as reese's, and strong fm leads that cut through the mix with texture that seemed to be illusive to the circuit eco system up until now.

These have been synthesized using my personal techniques as the circuit synth engine doesn't natively support fm. expect to hear something you havn't heard on the tracks before.

True Frequency modulation

With consistent Macro's with the first three knobs being the magic ones the rest are mapped to what you would expect.

TECHNO FOUNDATIONS THREE CONTENTS

128 patches including
16 pads
48 leads
8 fm bass stabs
8 fm leads
8 arps
16 bass warps
and plenty more
64 samples
16 kicks
8 hi hat
8 claps and snares
8 growl/fx
8 chord stabs
8 fm bass stabs
8 techno screams "vocals"

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/t..."

First Contact - Ambient Trance | Novation Circuit Tracks first time jam

video upload by End2End

"After a couple of hours spent familiarizing myself with the new arrival and watching Novation's excellent introductory tutorials, here is my first jam with Circuit Tracks.

Before recording the video I only chose the patch for each track (the two internal synths and the 4 drum tracks) from the built in pack.

It was all very fun and surprisingly intuitive, even if I still have to get the hang of it....

I have separated the video into chapters (like a mini tutorial) so that you can more easily follow the process of creating this little jam...."

00:00 Synth 1: make a drone pad using the "gate"
00:16 Drum 1: set a steady 4/4 pattern sequence
00:25 Drum 3: record hi-hats live and then adjust the pattern sequence
00:50 Synth 2: record a live sequence
01:18 Drum 2: add some snare
01:32 Synth 1: set the sidechain so the drone will dip during the kick
02:26 Drum 4: record a percussive sound to add some groove
03:03 Mixer page: playing around...
04:55 Outro: ok, the outro sucks, next time will be better ;)

Critter & Guitari - RichAM for 201 Pocket Piano

video upload by Critter & Guitari

"Download this mode here: https://www.critterandguitari.com/blo...
RichAM is an amplitude modulation synthesizer. It's great for bass sounds and plucky notes! Or drift into Lake Ethereal with a warbly pad. Use it in combination with 201's onboard sequencer and pattern generators to find your sound!"

UDO Super 6 - is a Progressive Monster!

video upload by

"Patches will be available at https://www.orano.co.uk/shop or http://www.synthsounds.co.uk

Decided to put a little track together utilising some if the sounds from Virtuality Vol.1

The UDO Super 6 is a real progressive workhorse, absolutely fantastic synth!

all sounds with exception of drums and vocals are from the UDO Super-6 no other synths used in this demo track.

Copyright of track belongs to Scott McAuley.

Enjoy!
SM!"

ALM in VCV Rack - Software Modules - PAMELA'S PRO WORKOUT Comes to VCV Rack

video upload by ALM TV

"Full ‘virtual’ software versions of popular ALM Busy Circuits modules are now available for VCV Rack, the virtual modular platform based on Eurorack modular synthesisers. Here we quickly demo a variety of patches in VCV.

Create simple clocked triggers, complex rhythmic waveforms, quantized melodic patterns or random chaos with the Pamela's PRO Workout, access a multitude of classic hardware effects processors with the MFX, and generate classic 12-bit digital wavetable drum voices via the ‘Tyso Daiko’.

All modules featured are available to purchase now from the VCV Rack Store alongside a selection of free modules.

For full specs please visit: https://busycircuits.com/vcv/
To purchase visit: https://library.vcvrack.com/?brand=AL..."

And a press release for PAMELA'S PRO WORKOUT FOR VCV RACK:

The ubiquitous clocked modulator Eurorack module Pamela’s PRO Workout is now available virtualised as a software plug in for VCV Rack - a free popular cross platform software based virtual modular synthesiser.

It’s array of must have clocking and modulation capabilities are now accessible from within VCV. Add a powerful essential tool to your VCV Rack or simply audition its feature set before acquiring the physical module.

VCV Pamela’s PRO Workout provides 8 highly editable outputs producing various control voltage signals, all correlated and synced to a BPM based master clock.

Each output can produce anything from simple clocked triggers to complex rhythmic waveforms, quanitsed melodic patterns or random chaos with many parameters controllable directly or via assigned external CV. These features, combined with a proven, easy to use and quick user interface provide almost limitless synced modulation possibilities in a tiny amount of space.

VCV Pamela's PRO Workout plugin runs the exact same core DSP and user interface code as the physical Eurorack module. It includes the

‘AXON-2’ CV expander and offers additional features such as support for multiple instances plus keyboard and mouse control shortcuts.

Available now from the VCV Rack Store for $20

Launched alongside VCV PAM PRO are two new freely available modules; the popular MCO & Pip Slope (mkII) both available now alongside a selection of other useful free ALM VCV modules:

• VCV Beast’s Chalkboard: Octave Switcher & More • VCV O/A/x2: Dual Offset & Attenuverter

• VCV Tangle Quartet: Quad Linear VCA & Mixer

• VCV MCO: Compact Digital VCO

• VCV Pip Slope (mk II): Compact Envelope Generator

Other software versions of popular ALM Busy Circuits modules are also available for VCV

Rack including:

VCV MFX: a compact stereo digital audio multi effects processor offering 16 different full

featured effects programs plus a number of metering utilities. Available now for $20

VCV Tyso Daiko: a dual 12-bit wavetable drum voice that features a wide ranging pitch sweep section, tilt EQ, digital wavefolder, unique surface control, and CV control over all parameters. Available now for $15"

HEXINVERTER VCNO & MINDPHASER NOW AVAILABLE

3 Patches for Complex Oscillators // Mindphaser from Hexinverter & Erica Synths (Eurorack demo)

video upload by DivKid

"In this video we’ll look at 3 patches that you can apply to the complex oscillators in your life. I’ll be using the new Mindphaser from Hexinverter, now made by Erica Synths (more on that below), but you can use any Buchla 259 style complex/dual oscillator to apply these ideas. Do let me know in the comments if you give any of these patches a try and share your favourite ways to patch complex oscillators too.

I’ll be working on a full demo on the Mindphaser in the future, so if you have questions or requests you’re welcome to leave those in the comments to inform future video too.

You may have seen the Mindphaser before, it was released by Hexinverter some years ago however … they couldn’t make many of them at the time and not long after closed up the company for good. The newly released Mindphaser is now made by Erica Synths, it’s still Hexinverter though and this is made under license and agreement with Stacy at Hexinverter. It’s great to see this module come back to life and it’s by all accounts the same module as it was, just with some minor tweaks for ease of manufacture and parts available. I’m looking forward to Erica Synths remaking some other Hexinverter modules too."

TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS

00:00 Hello and patch previews
00:46 What is the Mindphaser and what are we doing here?
01:31 Drones, Tones & Arpeggios - an exploration of phasing minds
04:03 Aggressive Techno Tones - random steps & bass!
07:05 Multi-timbral Melodies - layered patching for richer textures

See the dealers on the right for availability.

"Mindphaser is a next generation complex dual oscillator for the Eurorack modular synthesizer format. Its dual oscillator architecture builds on and advances principles developed decades ago, by pioneers of electronic music synthesis.

Mindphaser generates sounds through its dual VCO cores: the Carrier and Modulator, and in addition to these cores, a palette of intermodulation capability is offered through the Modulation Bus (ModBus) and a separate, supplementary through-zero phase modulation (TZ-PM) bus. The sound is further sculpted by a final set of tools contained in the Waveshaper, before reaching the final output."

"VCNO [demo video here] is a noise oscillator, capable of producing full spectrum white noise and various random signals. But that’s where its similarity to other noise generators stops. VCNO can be used like a VCO – you can modulate the pitch over CV and use its multiple outputs simultaneously, each with a distinct sonic character. As well, you can patch it into a VCA or use it to modulate and trigger other elements in your modular system.

Features

NOISE is the main LFSR output. With the pitch knob turned fully clockwise this will output pure white noise. As you turn the pitch down, the noise evolves into crunchy noise, reminiscent of vintage video game sounds

GATE is a DC-coupled output. This is perfect for supplying random triggers in your system

SCREECH features a dark, howling overtone to the main NOISE output

SIZZLE features a related control, which takes the output from pure white noise when turned fully clockwise to a vinyl-like crackle when turned anti-clockwise

TEAR sounds like the noise generator is broken and tearing itself apart

All outputs work simultaneously and are simultaneously affected by the pitch knob or CV

The frequency of VCNO can be modulated via CV – just patch any CV signal into this jack

A clock signal input bypasses the internal frequency generator. You can apply a clock from a trigger sequencer to create a pseudorandom drum trigger pattern synced to the rest of your drums."

Exploring MInimal Audio's new synth CURRENT

video upload by DATABROTH

"read my review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/curren...

check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth
join my discord as well https://discord.gg/8XVBCYpv8e

Thank you

00:00:00 first patch: strange pad
00:10:01 Weird Sound Effect
00:20:09 Bass Design
00:25:45 Bass Design 2
00:35:35 Pluck design and Arp exploration
00:52:31 bland Bass design
00:59:27 Pad Design (transforms into rhythmic exploration)
01:11:55 More bass design, watery growls
01:22:32 Pluck design 2
01:33:49 Granular exploration (textural ambience)
01:49:19 Exploring Swarm reverb (viewer request)"

ELEKTRON DIGITONE // SELECTED PRESETS 1 // FM SYNTH // no talking

video upload by LESINDES

"PROCESS:

I bought this machine a few months
ago used and before it has to go here
is a selection of presets I found in
the my DIGITONE."

Contents
00:00 Intro
00:22 Imagine
00:39 Dreams
00:50 Floats
01:08 Tension
01:23 Olympos
01:49 Resonate + Tweaking
05:12 Korall
06:07 Resodröhn
06:35 Hardhats
06:53 Tereyag
07:14 Darkwax
07:22 Arpchord
07:34 PC98
07:59 Elegance
08:21 Bouncy
08:32 Mellow
08:53 Friends
09:02 Rewed
09:20 Credits

System 55 CM1A Midi to CV converter

video upload by O.Z. Hall

"This video goes into detail on the CM1A Midi to CV converter. In particular, setting the mode for either System 55/35/15 or System 100/2500. Also, switching between monophonic an duophonic operation."

AtomoSynth KOE Vactrol Jam 1

video upload by Atomosynth

"Hello World. a new jam session using the new AtomoSynth KOE Vactrol complete synth voice module and the AtomoSynth TOTTEM quad drum synth module!!"

See here for more info on TOTTEM.

[ELZ_1 play] SiGRINDER - An Experiment in Generating Sounds from Your Own Voice

video upload by SONICWARE

"Today I experimented with "SiGRINDER," SONICWARE's unique synth engine that can generate sounds by decomposing and reconstructing audio data recorded on an ELZ_1 play.
The source audio was a recording of my voice speaking "A, I, U, E, O" and I used it.
SiGRINDER generates sounds by adjusting parameters such as the resolution of the generated waveform (RESO), the degree of waveform extraction (DIG), the direction of extraction (POSITION), and the length of the generated waveform (TIME).
In the video, I show how to generate sounds from voice recordings and a small performance example.
In today's experiment, the DIG parameter is modulated by LFO.
I hope you will enjoy the sounds that you can recognize the original voice and the new sounds that are not at all.
Please take a look.

Yu Endo"

Yamaha Montage M Q&A

video upload by Scott's Synth Stuff

"I have seen quite a few questions being asked over and over again about the new Montage M series keyboards, so I created this video to answer them."