MATRIXSYNTH: Friday, December 15, 2023

Friday, December 15, 2023

Background Modulars No.3 - Serge Paperface

video upload by Memetune Studio

"Can't find a Serge Modular system to create a self-generating Cybersynthesis patch on? No worries! Just put this video on in the background (in full-screen mode), and have the next best thing 😁

In this background piece, I’m using a 1970s Paperface system with some Loudest Warning Serge clone modules to help with the AI composition process (top panel)

The usual VCO / VCF / ENV things are set up, being triggered from a combination of Positive Slew, 73 EG and the mysterious Fenetre module (a Window Comparator designed by Charlie at Loudest Warning, inspired by a tiny bit of the Destiny+ Czochralski Cells thing - Google it), which takes a CV-variable input and sends out staggered pulses, all CV-able. Some of these go to a 4-input AND module which is combined with the other clocks to give varying rhythm to the piece. The pitches are being generated from the Gated Comparator (Ken Stone design, Mk2) which is being altered as the piece develops by various interrelated CVs from the other modules and the vintage Programmer, set to 4 steps on a very slow clock, again related to the main clock via an 8-way divider, then into a 2HP Tune quantiser, which I supplanted into a spare hole in the cab. The Programmer also has its other outputs slowly changing things, such as timbre and LFO of the main oscillator. The reverb is from the Serge spring units (stereo) and there is a tiny bit of Boss SE70 delay in there (all being mixed via one of the Serge Universal Audio Processors)

The general idea is that its one great big interrelated cybersynthesis patch, and the sequence changes slightly each rotation. I think if you listen through to the end, you will hear a very satisfying melodic development, one that I was not expecting to happen. I had no idea how the melody would evolve, and for the first time in my patching life I was genuinely surprised by the melodic resolution this self-generating Serge patch produced"

Roland MKS80 - What is it like to Program? #Roland #producer #CS80 #MKS80 #music

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Programming the Roland MKS80 Super Jupiter.

The audio is DIRECT, 100% DRY, & IN STEREO - You are hearing the raw audio as it comes directly from the synthesizer. NO post processing (Effects, EQ, or Dynamics) whatsoever.

Watch me bring that sound back to life!🎹🕺"

UNO Synth Pro - "Cinematica" Soundset (Big Demo)

video upload by LFOstore

"Welcome to the Cinematic World for Uno Synth Pro & Uno Pro Desktop!

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/uno-synth-...

Unique 'Cinematica' soundset contains 57 organic presets in all possible categories:

Duophonic Pads & Drones
Massive Strings & Landscapes
Big Soundtrack Basses
Edge & Expressive Leads
Cosmic Plucks
Modular Arp's & Sequences

Special PDF booklet showing settings to every preset - SEQ,ARP,AT & MW parameters

Made by chief sound engeneer of LFO.store - Nick Klimenko.
Detailed Instructions & needed software are included.

From Ambient & Electronica to SynthWave & SynthPop with benefits of analog synthesis.

Enjoy and may the music come with you!"

System 55 - Emulating a Voltage Controlled Filter

video upload by O.Z. Hall

"The System 55 contains only a single 904A Voltage Controlled Lowpass Filter. So, what do you do to create a second voice? This video examines 4 possible options. In the course of the discussion we create a Flutelike voice and a Clarinetlike voice.
Can you think of any other options than the four I mention?

TIMECODE

0:00 intro
0:28 -options for voice w/o lowpass VCF
1:11 - preparing to emulate a lowpass filter
1:32 - basic keyboard control connections
1:58 - filterless Recorder voice patch
2:57 - play the Recorder patch
3:13 - emulating resonance
4:27 -play and adjust resonance
4:56 - emulated lowpass filter patch
6:27 - play Clarinet patch and adjust 'cutoff' frequency
8:07 - conclusion
8:34 - closing jam"

Gliss Video Manual

video upload by Bela Platform

"The Gliss Video Manual covers everything you need to know about your module. Gliss is a 4HP Eurorack module which uses a recordable touch sensor to introduce gestural control into modular systems.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
02:01 Hardware

03:19 The Menu
03:45 Mode selection
04:14 Settings selectors
05:03 Voltage ranges
06:57 Global settings

09:20 Control Mode
10:15 Control type
11:09 Latching

13:49 Record Mode
15:07 Loop
16:45 Trigger
18:20 Clock
20:55 Wavetable
23:01 Waveshaper

24:49 Signal Mode
25:14 Scale and offset
26:17 Envelope follower
27:45 Clipping

29:08 Notes Mode
29:29 Keyboard
29:59 Sequencer
31:05 Manual tuning
33:10 Tuning via CV
35:08 Sequencer step settings"

Mr Morning

video upload by nbor

"Something to wake up to. Testing out the overhead with a pre-production Buchla Music Easel and lovely Meris LVX delay pedal. Getting ready to shoot some tutorials, but playtime gets in the way!"

Side by Side

video upload by nbor

"Finding the music in a new granular synth, Granular III in Ableton Live 12. I created several presets for this synth and chose two that played well together to create this ambient piece."

Buchla Playtime

video upload by Todd Barton

"What began this morning with a static tone ended up here by the afternoon . . ."

Expressive E Osmose ~ ContinuuMini and Strymon Cloudburst

video upload by Ebotronix

Expressive E Osmose
Haken Audio ContinuuMini ( Low Drone)
Moog Moogerfooger 2x MF 101
Line 6 DL4 MK 2 for Osmose Pad Loop
Strymon Cloudburst
15.12.2023
video # 2314

The smallest and silliest MIDI synth yet

video upload by mitxela

More info: https://mitxela.com/smsc

Long-lost Moog synthesizer finally makes it to the stage

video upload by Cornell University

"A piece of synthesizer history has been given an unexpected second life and is now a part of Cornell’s instrument collection, after eight months of meticulous and often confounding work by a group of synthesizer builders.

The rebuilt and rewired instrument, designed by theorist David Rothenberg and built by renowned synthesizer pioneer Robert Moog, Ph.D. ’65, is housed in Lincoln Hall and graduate student composers will begin experimenting with its unique tonal range next semester."

Floating Knobs Cuisine 38HP 12 Track Eurorack Performance Sequencer

via Floating Knobs

Freshly served for tasty rhythms, juicy melodies and sparkling modulation. Cuisine is ready to spice up your system with intricate rhythmic arrangements, organic patterns and polyrhythms.

Showcasing 12 tracks, the Step Sequencer offers you abundant space for exploration and play. From advanced personalized scales to Euclidian rhythms, this instrument provides you with the essential tools for tailoring your personalized workflow.

12 track
Construct complex rhythms through 12 tracks freely assignable to control drum voices, musical notes or CV modulation. Store 12 tracks in one project.

complex rythms
Play with the flexibility of Cuisine's clocking. Tracks can be clocked independently or coupled together. You can also customize the way tracks interact with each other to create polyrhythms.

melody maker
Craft quickly interesting melodies and chord progressions with a personalized scale and transpose system.

euclid
Making interesting rhythms can be as easy as activating the Euclidian function. Manipulate these organic patterns by changing their size, offset and steps.

flow
Cuisine is designed to offer you seamless control with just one hand. This ensures rapid interaction and a fluid flow during improvisations in the studio or in live musical performances.

modular spirit
Cuisine is made to connect to your Eurorack modular setup. With Midi In and Out, many Gate outputs and CV's, you are ready to trigger, gate and modulate your system.

ready to-go
Coming in a standalone format that can be converted to Eurorack, Cuisine is versatile and portable, a powerful tool for delectable grooves.

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Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field Update

video upload by teenage engineering

"introducing a new effect for OP–1 field: terminal. a bit crusher effect that lets you travel seamlessly through the bit and sample rate ages. use the soothing anti-aliasing filter to get just the right amount of lo-fi goodness. we’ve also added a new feature: merge drop. now you can drop all your lifted takes onto the active track so you can continue building your song, forever."

via Teenage Engineering

new fx: terminal introducing a new effect for OP-1 field: terminal. a bit crusher effect with an anti-aliasing filter to get just the right amount of lo-fi goodness.

new teature: merge drop we've also added a new feature: merge drop. drop all your lifted takes onto the active track with one key command (shift + drop) - freeing up tracks to keep building your song.

90s House Dream - Novation Circuit Tracks Pack by Yves Big City

video uploads by Isotonik Studios

Note there are three videos in the player above. You can use the player controls to skip around.

"Step into the rhythm and soul of an era with the '90s House Dream' sound pack, a curated collection that pays homage to the golden era of house music. This pack takes you on a journey back to the Summer of Love and the hallowed halls of the Hacienda, where legends were made and the house beat was born.

The Birth of a Movement: A Story of Rhythm and Unity

In the heart of the 90s, the Hacienda became a beacon of musical innovation. It was here, amidst the ecstasy of the Summer of Love, that house music found its heartbeat. This sound pack weaves the tale of this vibrant era, capturing the essence of the legends who shaped the sounds of the dance floor.

Featuring Tracks Inspired by House Music Icons

The soulful chords in this collection echo the deep, emotive style of artists like Frankie Knuckles, whose mastery at the turntables earned him the title 'Godfather of House.'

The deep, emotive leads resonate with the artistic spirit of Larry Heard, also known as Mr. Fingers. His innovative approach to deep house brought a level of sophistication and emotion to the genre, elements that are carefully replicated in these sounds.

In the experimental sounds of the pack, the influence of Kevin Saunderson is evident. His blending of techno with house pushed the boundaries of what the genre could be, a legacy that lives on in the innovative sounds of this collection.

A Portal to the 90s House Scene

'90s House Dream' isn't just a sound pack; it's a tribute to a timeless era. Each element is carefully crafted to transport you back to a time when house music was more than just a genre - it was a movement, a unifying force. It's a tribute to timeless creations, offering producers and music enthusiasts a chance to relive and reinvent the sounds that shaped a generation.

At a glance:

Pack Highlights: A Fusion of Past and Future

Energize Your Tracks: This pack offers 64 patches, each designed to embody the essence of classic 90s house music. From deep and driving basslines that capture the genre's soulful roots to rhythmic chords that resonate with the era's upbeat energy, and pulsating leads that echo the timeless melodies of house classics.

Deep, Dancefloor-Ready Drums: At the core of house music is its unmistakable beat, and with 64 drum sounds, this pack delivers just that. Each drum has been carefully selected and processed using a Studer tape A800, ensuring a sound that is both deep and punchy, perfect for creating tracks that resonate with the authentic feel of a 90s dancefloor.

Craft Your Unique Sound: The pack also includes 20 creatively inspired sessions. These sessions are more than just sound collections; they are gateways to musical exploration, offering a range of sonic landscapes from the nostalgic beats of retro house to the innovative rhythms of modern productions.

Broad Compatibility: Understanding the diverse needs of today's producers, "90s House Dream" is made to fit into any setup effortlessly. It is fully compatible with both the classic circuit edition and the Novation Circuit tracks, making it a versatile addition to any music producer's toolkit.

Special Hacienda Version: As a tribute to the iconic Hacienda club, this pack features a special Hacienda Version. It includes a classic collection of Roland TR 808, TR 909, TR 707, and TB 303 patterns, meticulously recreated to bring the quintessential sound of the Hacienda era to your music production.

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/9..."

Boards of Canada - Sixtyniner (Prophet REV2 Synth Cover)

video upload by nicola neeco

"This is my version of this little gem from BOC's Twoism (1995, Warp Records)

(I made these patch from scratch)

Gear used:

Sequential Prophet REV2 (8 voices)
Valhalla Vintageverb plugin"