MATRIXSYNTH: Saturday, January 20, 2024

Saturday, January 20, 2024

"We’ll Never Be The Same" - Halftime Bass Music

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"This track came about from the 'Hardware Jams' Facebook group's weekly challenge which was:

This week we're all going to all do sets at an EMOM, usually 15 mins sets, but we only want your first 5 minutes of a set! However.....the man who was going to take you and your entire studio just called to say the van has broken down! Therefore you are only allowed to use what you can physically carry!

So I figure I could put these few items into a duffle bag and still make it! Hahaha :)

Whatever kind of music you are making - KEEP IT UP, Friends!
Don't stop making *YOUR MUSIC*!!"

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Discovering the Roland SH1000: Pros, Cons & Famous Users - Dry

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"In this video, we are going to get into the fascinating world of the legendary Roland SH1000 synthesizer. Join us as we explore its extraordinary features, uncover the pros and cons, and even discover some famous users who have embraced this iconic instrument.
Throughout our exploration, we will also shed light on the concept of the SH1000’s 2 Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) and how they contribute to the unique sound of the SH1000.
Whether you're a seasoned musician or simply intrigued by the world of synthesizers, this video is sure to provide valuable insights and knowledge.
So, if you're ready to learn more about the history, functionality, and impact of the Roland SH1000, hit that play button and prepare to be amazed! Don't forget to like and share this video with your fellow music enthusiasts. Let's celebrate the brilliance of this timeless synthesizer together.

The SH-1000, introduced in 1973, was the first instrument produced by Roland, and probably one of the first compact affordable keyboard synthesizers in all of Japan. It was designed to complement a home organ. Above its keyboard is a wooden sheet music stand. Organ-style coloured preset selector tabs are located below the keyboard. All the extra parameter controls are located to the left of the keyboard.
The SH-1000 is a monophonic analog synth with a single oscillator feeding a lowpass filter, an ADSR envelope, and two LFOs. It features 10 Preset sounds, but they are pretty weak. Fortunately you can create your own sounds for some really great mono-synth bass, lead, percussion and FX sounds. Basic square, ramp and pulse-width waveforms are available from the oscillator and the LFOs have sine, square and sample+hold. It has a terrific ‘Growl’ and ‘Wow’ effect for a pretty scary analog sound. It also features white noise, pink noise, portamento, octave transposition and a Random Note Generator. Although there is no user memory, unique sounds can still be quickly recreated or discovered thanks to its simple interface.
It’s a dinosaur! But it’s also a classic piece of Roland history. It has been used by Vangelis, Human League, Blondie, The Band, and Jethro Tull. A little later in 1973 the SH2000 was released with more Preset sounds (up to 30) but far less flexibility, controls and features. This may have been because the SH-1000 was a little confusing to its target demographic at the time. But today’s synthesists will love the unique sound and nostalgia of Japan’s first compact synthesizer!

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.

Timings

0:00 - Introduction & History
1:06 – Wind, Noise, Modulation, Tremolo
4:35 – Presets
5:27 – Live Panel, Bass Modulation & Tremolo
6:51 – Bass with Glide
7:24 – Imagination “Just an Illusion” Bass
8:40 – Filter Resonance Modulation"

Boredbrain Xcelon: Analog Eurorack Mixer Demo

video upload by Matt Lowery

"Today we're spending some time with the Boredbrain Xcelon, a six channel, stereo euro rack mixer. We'll do a quick tour and then a patch from scratch in order to get a feel for Xcelon's feature set and advantages."

00:00 Setup/Overview
07:00 Patch From Scratch

SEQUENTIAL PRO 3 -analog/ digital synth (MUSIC DEMO, no talking)

video upload by FutureMusic.es

"The stunning SEQUENTIAL PRO 3 hybrid synthesizer unites the analog and digital worlds in a versatile, compact and richly expressive machine...

[ESP] El imponente sintetizador híbrido SEQUENTIAL PRO 3 aúna los mundos analógico y digital en una máquina versátil, compacta y profusamente expresiva...

#sequential #sequentialpro3 #synth #analogsynth"

Alesis Andromeda - Soundpack "MOVIE SCORE"

video upload by xu.sounddesign - dirk rohde

Alesis Andromeda - Soundpack "MOVIE SCORE" (Demo 2)

video upload by xu.sounddesign - dirk rohde

1st demo here

"XU Sounddesign
Dirk Rohde
Studio Xeniaturaba
Location: Northern Germany
Contact: xu.sounddesign@gmx.net

This is the second demo of soundpack 'MOVIE SCORE' with 128 (!!!) patches I have designed for the Alesis Andromeda.

All sounds are from the Andromeda. No other synths were used. No compressors, no limiters, no equalizers, no plugins.

All in all there are 128 (!!!) ambient and chillout patches in the package with smoking pads, grainy strings, organic drones, landscapes and deep textures.

I designed all the sounds myself.

If you´re interested in this soundpack, please send me an email (xu.sounddesign@gmx.net). Please check your spam-folder."

Tanzbar 2 Vibes

video upload by Cave Way

"Dusted off the TB2 recently and unfortunately it's developed a new feature where random lights are on all the time..... Each time I reboot some other light will develop this feature. It makes using the onboard sequencer extremely difficult as the lights serve a much needed purpose :(

Fortunately it still sounds great. Captured this groovy vamp and thought I'd through it on the Tubes."

Fragmented by Parallel Worlds (DiN83) Demo Mix

ianboddy · Fragmented by Parallel Worlds (DiN83) Demo Mix

A new release by Parallel Worlds is coming February 16th. Details follow.

Parallel Worlds Fragmented DiN83 Release date 16th February 2024 Limited to 200 copies Digipak CD Bar Code CD 5028423240839

Greek synthesist Bakis Sirros who records under the name of Parallel Worlds has become a familiar name to followers of the DiN label. His debut release was “Obsessive Surrealism” (DiN26) back in 2007 and since then he has released two further solo albums, “Shade” (DiN32) and “Plector” (DiN76), as well as several collaborative albums with different artists including DiN label boss Ian Boddy & Node guru Dave Bessell.

This fourth sonic journey from Sirros on the DiN imprint sees him focusing in on his modular synthesiser systems, especially the Eurorack format with some able support from Buchla. These massive constructed patches live and breath like a crepuscular organism waking from its slumber. Indeed “Fragmented” is bookended by two wonderfully deep, textural tracks appropriately titled “Dawning” and “Sunset”. With the exception of the organ-like drone soundscape of “Time Flow” the remaining seven tracks encapsulate everything we have come to expect from this unique artist, namely dark, menacing bass lines overlaid with glitchy percussive patterns and beguiling, floating melody lines. It has certainly be noted before, but is worth reiterating, that there is a certain John Carpenter like soundtrack quality to the music of Sirros. Seemingly simplistic they shroud a wealth of detail and beauty that is revealed over repeated listening.

Lovers of Electronica, Dark Techno, Downtempo & IDM will find much to admire in “Fragmented” and this new album once again showcases the unique talent of this highly individual musician.

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Bill Wolfer-The Man Behind MJ’s “Billie Jean” CS-80

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"Bill Wolfer has referred to himself as "the least famous musician that everyone has heard play". He was a rising star in 80's Soul Music working with Stevie Wonder, Shalamar, Vanity, Dynasty and was responsible for programming and performing the iconic CS-80 synthesizer chord riff on Michael Jackson's biggest song 'Billie Jean'. Michael remembered a CS-80 sound he heard Bill play while they were on tour together and the rest is history.

This video provides a rare behind the scenes look at Michael Jackson's creative process while composing "Billy Jean" all the way through a detailed account of the final recording session at Westlake Studios. We discuss what it was like to work closely with producer Quincy Jones, engineer Bruce Swedien and of course Michael.

Bill was a trusted friend of Michael, someone that he could rely upon to develop his 3 original songs for the Thriller album - 'Billy Jean'. 'Beat" It', and 'Wanna Be Startin' Somethin’. Bill helped Michael feel comfortable working out musical ideas and played an important role getting Michael's original songs ready for the album.

He also put together a truly great unlikely hit solo album in the vein of Quincy Jones' The Dude. The lineup of musicians include mega-stars Stevie Wonder (harmonica solo), Michael Jackson (backing vocals on two cuts), Finis Henderson (vocals) and Gospel star Jon Gibson."

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Liven MEGA SYNTHESIS - Tutorial Part 2 - FM Edit Deep Dive

video upload by ChrisLody

Part 1 here

"Full Disclosure: I occasionally take on freelance work at Sonicware on an hourly rate producing synth & sample sound design, beta testing, checking English text and videos like this. Any other shorter videos on my channel containing Sonicware products are not paid content.

As promised, here is part 2 of the tutorial for the Sonicware Liven MEGA Synthesis, this time covering everything you need to know about using the FM Eit mode with a bit of FM theory thrown in to get you going.

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SpazeDrum Power Drums

video upload by gotharman

"Makes some power kick and snare drum sounds, and adds some more layers.
All sounds are made with the SpazeDrum sound engine.
www.gotharman.dk"

OPERA ROTAS LONG DEMO

video upload by

"A long, unedited demo.

You can get one OPERA ROTAS here:

https://www.etsy.com/es/listing/82935...

https://www.tindie.com/products/20551/"

Last Test Of Briefcase Eurorack System Before I Get Back To “More Important” Projects

video upload by John L Rice

"Modules used:

Synthesis Technology - E330 VCO x 4, E102 Quad Temporal Shifter
Happy Nerding - 3XMIA attenuverter/mixer, FX AID reverb/effects
Instruo - Quad Performance Quantizer, QPQ Keyboard
Strymon Engineering - Magneto Stereo Delay/Reverb
Vermona - meloDICER Stochastic Pattern Generator
Circuit Abbey - Unify, Unify Input Expander
4ms - WAV Recorder, Row Power 40 x 2
Xaoc Devices - Praga VC Stereo Mixer
Doepfer - A-182-1 Switched Multiple
vpme.de - T43 precision voltage adder
Klavis - Quadigy envelop generator
JLR - cutom output and mult panel
Erica Synths - Octasource LFO
2hp - DIV clock divider
Modcan - Quad LFO"

6 Boat Krell

video upload by Todd Barton

"a little Krell exploration . . ."

#Jamuary 20th 2024 "hard coded"

video upload by Captain Credible

"#jamuary 20th 2024 Custom coded #microbit Brazilian beats and bass. I added sync output and kinda got it working with the # ko2 #Make #diy"

DNA Sonification with Waldorf Iridium

video upload by Giorgio Sancristoforo

"Just another test of my DNA software with the Waldorf Iridium, Soma Cosmos and Hologram Microcosm."

KORG GONE WILD - 9 new products in 2 days OMG!!

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Summary of what you need to know about and my thoughts about all these cool new synths, modules, effects and stage pianos!

NEW KORG MICROKORG MK2
KORG KINGKORG NEO
KORG GRANDSTAGE X
KORG OPSIX MK2
KORG OPSIX MODULE
KORG WAVESTATE MODULE
KORG WAVESTATE MODULE
KORG NTS-3 KAOSS PAD
KORG NTSS-1 SYNTH

MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK
► https://woodypianoshack.com

You can find KORG's announcement posts here.

Roland Gaia 2 - "Imaginarium" 40 Presets and Sequences

video upload by LFOstore

"Lfo store presents 'Imaginarium' the bank for Roland Gaia 2.

Buy: https://www.inspireuplift.com/Roland-...

Wake up your imagination!

We starting a new series of banks for Roland Gaia 2.

Roland Gaia 2 is a powerful synthesizer with huge potential and an incredible variety of sounds, this time we will dive into the world of pulsations, neon lights and cosmic space with 'Imaginarium'.

In the bank you will find: leads, plucks, arpeggios, sequences, pads and basses.

'Imaginarium' brought together the warmth of retrowave, pulsing movements, cinematic and the depth of space.

40 amazing presets and sequences are waiting for you and ready to fill your compositions with new colors and inspire creativity.

Suited for all modern genres of electronic music: retrowave, ambient, trance, house, classic electronica, downtempo.

We put all our effort & inspiration to make this patches suited for many genres & styles of electronic music.

Every patch of our soundset is musical & can be immediately used in your tracks & production.

Welcome to the universe of sounds."

MacBeth M5N Analog Synthesizer

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via this auction

"Completely rare PHAT Analogue Synthesizer by Scottish Manufacturer MacBeth. Limited to only 50 eiditions, this one has NO number. It was purchased as a demo unit from Ken MacBeth. In Excellent, Like New Condition... VERY HEAVY at 65 pounds, and immensely large at 40x42x12"

LepLoop V2

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"Incredible experimental synth by LepLoop in Italy. Includes exact power supply as advised by manufacturer (does not ship with one)."

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Korg Mono/Poly with MIDI SN 470331

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"I don't know much about the MIDI interface except that it receives note information on Channel #12 and either mod wheel (#0) or controller #1 (I forgot) controls filter cutoff. There may be other functions discoverable through similar trial and error, but it's a mystery so can't promise. See back panel pic (#2) for MIDI in and out jacks.

I suspect it's a modern (2000's era) interface because the note timing is very good.. 80s retrofits sometimes had slow CPUs and this is most certainly not a problem here, you'll be able to get immediate response and tight rhythms."

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Buchla Easel Command 208C Modular Synthesizer W/ Portabellabz EMS VCS3 Card

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January ambient jamming Analog Four MK II & Modular synth

video upload by Mutant Manfred

"Hello!
January ambient jamming.
All created on Modular synth and Elektron Analog Four MK II
Audio recorded straight to Ableton 10.
Added some factory plugin mastering.

Shots Panasonic S5.
Post in DaVinci Resolve Studio.

Thanks for listening and watching!

© all rights reserved"

TTMC Tokyo Delay , Tokyo Gate

video upload by Tokyo Tape Music Center

HOW TO MAKE A MINI MODULAR DRUM MACHINE

video upload by Lido Pigeon

"Making a mini modular drum machine with the @EricaSynths @MoritzKlein0 EDU Kick and Hats, @2hpmodular913 snare, @tonalaxis LK delay, @busycircuits Pam's Pro, Mutable Grids and Music Thing Twin Drive@tonalaxis"

Discovering the Roland SH1000: Pros, Cons & Famous Users

video upload by Andy Whitmore

0:00 - Introduction & History
1:06 – Wind, Noise, Modulation, Tremolo
4:35 – Presets
5:27 – Live Panel, Bass Modulation & Tremolo
6:51 – Bass with Glide
7:24 – Imagination “Just an Illusion” Bass
8:40 – Filter Resonance Modulation

"In this video, we are going to get into the fascinating world of the legendary Roland SH1000 synthesizer. Join us as we explore its extraordinary features, uncover the pros and cons, and even discover some famous users who have embraced this iconic instrument.

Throughout our exploration, we will also shed light on the concept of the SH1000’s 2 Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) and how they contribute to the unique sound of the SH1000.

Whether you're a seasoned musician or simply intrigued by the world of synthesizers, this video is sure to provide valuable insights and knowledge.

So, if you're ready to learn more about the history, functionality, and impact of the Roland SH1000, hit that play button and prepare to be amazed! Don't forget to like and share this video with your fellow music enthusiasts. Let's celebrate the brilliance of this timeless synthesizer together.

The SH-1000, introduced in 1973, was the first instrument produced by Roland, and probably one of the first compact affordable keyboard synthesizers in all of Japan. It was designed to complement a home organ. Above its keyboard is a wooden sheet music stand. Organ-style coloured preset selector tabs are located below the keyboard. All the extra parameter controls are located to the left of the keyboard.

The SH-1000 is a monophonic analog synth with a single oscillator feeding a lowpass filter, an ADSR envelope, and two LFOs. It features 10 Preset sounds, but they are pretty weak. Fortunately you can create your own sounds for some really great mono-synth bass, lead, percussion and FX sounds. Basic square, ramp and pulse-width waveforms are available from the oscillator and the LFOs have sine, square and sample+hold. It has a terrific ‘Growl’ and ‘Wow’ effect for a pretty scary analog sound. It also features white noise, pink noise, portamento, octave transposition and a Random Note Generator. Although there is no user memory, unique sounds can still be quickly recreated or discovered thanks to its simple interface.

It’s a dinosaur! But it’s also a classic piece of Roland history. It has been used by Vangelis, Human League, Blondie, The Band, and Jethro Tull. A little later in 1973 the SH2000 was released with more Preset sounds (up to 30) but far less flexibility, controls and features. This may have been because the SH-1000 was a little confusing to its target demographic at the time. But today’s synthesists will love the unique sound and nostalgia of Japan’s first compact synthesizer!

Download Link:-
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/i2a5fe..."