MATRIXSYNTH: Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Tuesday, February 06, 2024

Gibber and Tiptop

video upload by Todd Barton

"A fun handshake.
I'm Gibber more at Instagram @biyiblip"

https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd

Elektron Octatrack | BREAK the 16s recording LIMIT!

video upload by Mamotreco

"Do you have an OCTATRACK?

Have you been frustrated by the default 16 second record limit? What if I told you, you can bypass it with a couple of button presses?

Let me show you how you can get much more time!
First Press FUNCTION + MIXER to access the OCTATRACK Settings
Press the Down Arrow until you get to CONTROL

Right Arrow and then Down Arrow until you get to MEMORY
Hit the YES button to see the MEMORY Options
Down Arrow to select DYNAMIC RECORDERS

Press YES to change the settings value to YES
Then Press NO to validate (I know it’s strange)
You will get warning about playback stopping and any unsaved recordings in the buffers being lost

Press YES to validate
Press NO to exit the OCTATRACK settings
And when you check it out now by pressing FUNCTION + RECORD 1

The recorder screen now says 396 seconds which is about 6 and a half minutes in 16-Bit mode, if your recorders are set to 24-Bit you will have less time but still way more than the 16 seconds we started with.

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

The Syntakt as Main Synthesizer For Music Production

video upload by

"In today's stream I share my workflow with Elektron Syntakt as my main synthesizer for music production. The Syntakt quickly became one of my favorite synthesizers due to it's wide palette of sounds available and the fantastic FX track paired with the Elektron sequencer.

Get 10% Modbang cables with code: EZBOT23
SHOP HERE: https://www.modbang.com/modbang-shop

Get the REMIXER 1.2.2 Performance Template here: patreon.com/ezbot and here: https://ko-fi.com/ezbot

Get the Techno Performance 1.0.3 Template among all my other templates and sound designs from patreon.com/ezbot and here: https://ko-fi.com/s/49a309043c"

The Police - Message in a bottle. Coverversion on analog Synthesizers Roland Juno-60 and Moog Sub37

video upload by Elmar Mihm

"This is not my composition, it’s a coverversion of Message in a bottle by The Police.
All Sounds are from Roland Juno-60 (Arpeggio, Riff, Outro) and Moog Sub37 (Lead, Bass).
No external FX or EQ.
Hope you enjoy!"

Osmose | Lavender fields

video upload by patchesinblue

"The @ExpressiveE Osmose run through pedals and some post-processing.

The composition ends with something I'd previously written called 'Goodbye, October'. Thank you for listening.

https://www.instagram.com/patchesinblue/
https://patchesinblue.bandcamp.com/"

40 Free Custom Patches for the Sequential Prophet Rev2

video upload by Robust American Patches

"This video demonstrates just 6 of the brand new custom patches in this collection. 15 of these patches (U3 P21 - U3 P35) were released some years ago when Volumes I and II were released. Several of these original free patches have been updated and we've also added 25 brand new patches to celebrate the release of Volume III and Volume IV.

https://www.robustamericanpatches.com/

Thanks for watching!"

ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING - late night noiz for late night fiends

video upload by thenoiztemple

"ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING - late night noiz for late night fiends
for more noiz: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/as...
website: http://manipulate.net
This is a series of live noiz and video noiz performances. A continuation of improvisational noiz sessions during the persistence of The Human Plague and now war.
#isolation #electronicmusic #synthesizer #blackambient #drone #noiz #noisemusic #percussion #spike #ukraine #war #standwithukraine"

Fun side note: this is the 700th session of ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING!

Paia 2720 + 4700 (1970's DIY modular synthesizers)

video upload by Tinfoil Cat

"I've been telling myself for too long that I should post more Paia videos. This is an old video shot before I fixed the keyboard on the 2720 (broken sample and hold as you might hear). The main part is 4700, the 2720 helps out with a fourth VCO. The spring reverb is a little noisy.

These were available as kits from Paia starting in the 1970's. The 2720 is closely related to the 2700 that arrived on the market over 50 years ago!"

Interesting side note via sdiy.info:

"Frac rack, FracRak or Frac, from Fractional Rack, is the modular synthesizer format designed by John Simonton of PAiA. It has a mainly USA following largely through the popularity of Blacet modules.

Like the Eurorack format, Frac is considered a 3U format..."

Interstate 710 (Long Beach to Pasadena) - original synth soundtrack

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We take a trip along Interstate 710, also known as the "Long Beach Freeway", one of the major freeways in the Los Angeles Metropolitan area. We start on California Highway 91 in the town of Bellflower and then switch on to I-710 northbound at the northern edge of Long Beach. The freeway winds its way through several towns and neighborhoods along the Los Angeles River before turning northward towards Pasadena. Along the way, we cross several other major freeways, Interstate 105, Interstate 5, California 60, and Interstate 10.

I-710 currently ends somewhat abruptly at an intersection with Valley Boulevard in the town of Alhambra. Originally intended to continue northward to Pasadena, the extension has been blocked by community opposition, and it this point will likely never be completed.

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary features the following instruments:
EastWest Fantasy Percussion, Fantasy Brass, and Stormdrum 3
Arturia CZ V, Pigments, Vocoder V, and FX Collection
Cherry Audio Elka X, Mercury X, Pro Soloist and Stardust 201
Buchla Red Panel 158 and 156m
Styrmon StarLab reverb module
Dreadbox Euphoria Phaser module
Noise Engineering Sinc Bucina
Arturia MiniBrute 2"

SpazeDrum Glitch Beat

video upload by gotharman

"Glitchy, deforming and brutal SpazeDrum :)
www.gotharman.dk"

Autopilot's journey - a DAWless synthpop track on Novation Circuit Tracks and Roland JX-08

video upload by Peter makes tunes

"Hello!

This tune happened after the jetlag from the flight from Latvia to Malaysia vaned out, hence the title ...

I enjoyed composing it very much, first melodic parts, then supporting parts and transitions.

I spent much time tuning my synths for proper sounds, actually proud of the leading sound. Love the hands-on sound design on JX-08 and it's FX.

Base, leads, drums and sequencing - Novation Circuit Tracks.

Harmony and background sandy flute - Roland jx-08

recorded on Tascam DR-05X"

Yamaha SY-22/35 - “SY Scope” Soundset 64 Presets

video upload by LFOstore

"BUY:
https://www.inspireuplift.com/Yamaha-...

The 'SY Scope' library adds new 64 presets to this amazing synth. Classic FMBass, landscape, textures, pads & strings , atmosphere.

64 presets with type:

FMBass
Rhythmic sequence
Vector textures
Ambient
Strings
Sound effects

Compatible with Yamaha SY-22/TG-33 (Only compatible waves are used) load this sys ex file Midi Cn1 . Downloads are available as sys ex (.syx) files .

The demo tune was recorded in real time and does not contain external effects or any processing. Recorded only voice (patch)."

RESTORING THE 70's DIY MAGAZINE SYNTH THAT BROKE THE RULES - ELEKTOR FORMANT

video upload by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

"The #diy #synthesizer the Elektor Formant, What a project this turned out to be!
See the mentionned videos and download the mentionned songs and audio! here :-
https://www.patreon.com/lookmumnocomp..."

ELEKTOR FORMANT BOOK :-
http://dl.lojinx.com/analoghell/Elekt... First Formant Video : A 70's Synth You Made At Home With Monthly Magazines

Moog Prodigy Synthesizer SN 5565

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

via this auction

"Unit has been serviced by Synth Tailor Electronics and comes with their standard one year warranty (see warranty details below)

Restorations performed:

-All Pots disassembled, cleaned and re-greased

-Power Supply Rebuilt (Capacitors, Diodes)

-Black Leg Op Amps replaced (common with this era)

-Keybed Disassembled, ran through ultrasonic cleaner and contacts cleaned.

-Cosmetically cleaned inside and out

-Full Calibration and Tuning"

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MFB Filter Box

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via this auction

You can find a demo of one previously posted here.

Roland S-760 Digital Sampler, Fully Expanded, ZuluSCSI, Original Mouse SN ZF40583

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

via this auction

"32MB sample ram, new internal ZuluSCSI (use modern SD cards!), Video i/o Option, the very hard to source original Roland MX Mouse, original manuals and I am including a new monitor with everything needed to utilize the 760's s-video out for editing and controlling the sampler with the mouse. A must have combo for this and other Roland samplers of this era."

Interesting that the mouse has a serial number too: H80202.

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1990s Yamaha VL1 Virtual Acoustic Synthesizer w/ 2 Breath Controllers

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via this auction, also on Reverb

"This Yamaha VL1Virtual Acoustic Synthesizer from the 1990s is a one-of-a-kind piece of equipment for any musician or producer. This keyboard synthesizer features two mouth controllers for added versatility and expression in your performances. Made in Japan, this digital synthesizer has a unique sound that sets it apart from other synthesizers. INCLUDED: Yamaha VL1 with original manual, 2 Midi Breath Controllers, several extra mouthpieces. Kept in safe storage by original owner, a classical composer for ballet."

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BUILDING A MUSICAL TEST EQUIPMENT SETUP FOR THE MUSEUM!

video upload by THIS MUSEUM IS (NOT) OBSOLETE

"This week, @LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER & @hackmodular built a sweet test equipment setup for the museum!

#testequipment #bruelandkjaer #noise

Obsolete Soundlab - Elka Drum Machine Sample Pack - Out Now :-
https://this-museum-is-not-obsolete.c...
----- if you'd like to Support the museum here :- https://www.patreon.com/lookmumnocomp... https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/lookm..."

Teenage Engineering EP–133 K.O. II, Op-1 Field and TX-6 Field

video upload by Luca Longobardi

"People Are Oblivious To Reality. They Only See What They Want To See
(Henry Simpleton, 1899)

Landscape FM Stereo Field sampled on EP–133 K.O. II track A;
Modern Audio Pluto sampled on EP–133 K.O. II tracks B and D;
Soma Lyra-8 sampled on Op-1 Field."

Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O.II + PO32 Tonic Ambient Electro Jam

video upload by Perplex On

"Here the EP-133 meets his little buddy PO32 Tonic for jamming out. All drums coming from the K.O.II while the pad sounds are coming from live jamming with the PO32 (spiced up with a lot of reverb obviously, here going into #cascadeapp and #rymdigare and a touch of guitar amp feeling with #ChowDSPBYOD). Enjoy!"

Let's recreate the drums of Oxygene pt. 4 by Jean Michel Jarre on a Frap Tools modular synth!

video upload by Frap Tools

"In this video, we'll try to emulate the Korg Mini Pops sounds and pattern that Jean Michel Jarre might have used in his iconic Oxygene pt. 4. The video is super blurry so we added some onscreen patch notes. Let us know if we shall continue this silly journey!"

00:00 Introduction
03:10 Hi-hats
04:23 Kick drum
07:12 Snare
11:19 Open hi-hat
13:57 Rim shot
15:02 Quijada

Barker meets Gliss

video upload by Bela Platform

"This video is the first in a new series in which we get Gliss in the hands of artists we deeply respect. It is our great pleasure to open this series with Barker, a Berlin-based electronic musician and DJ working on the outer limits of dance music.

Since 2018’s Debiasing, Sam Barker’s influence has helped steer the direction of contemporary electronic music. Despite his being musically active for many years previous, notably in the duo Barker & Baumecker, his recent solo work has managed to shape a zeitgeist offsetting bittersweet longing with hyper-articulated, post-human body movements.

His releases for Ostgut Ton (particularly 2019‘s Utility), and most recently, Smalltown Supersound manage to straddle a line between the high-tensile, pump-action flex afforded by modern rhythmic and timbral programming techniques, with a nigh-on pop-level keenness for lilting, heart-string-tugging chord progressions. It’s this balance, combined with a microbial focus on all things-music composition (from developing solenoid-powered percussion devices to self-playing pianos) that’s made Barker an artist to love for new initiates and production nerds alike.

With Bela’s Gliss, Barker has found a powerful new tool for shaping melodies, chord progressions and timbres in his modular system. In this video he uses a pair of Gliss modules to record gestures that alter the melodic contours of the patch, and offset the root note of the chord, creating one of his signature, soaring progressions with tactile touch control.

Gliss is capable of much more than recording gestures and real-time parameter control. To learn more about its extensive and intuitive capabilities, visit bela.io.

Listen to Barker: https://sambarker.bandcamp.com/music"

Additional Bela Gliss posts

IDUM RETURNS!

video upload by Mystic Circuits

"At long last IDUM is back! IDUM is our multi-effect processor for gates, allowing anything from a little variation to absolute insanity. Here is a little jam showing off using IDUM's new features - split mode and the improved looper.

We have a two IDUM system here with one controlling the VPME quad drum and a second controlling a set of SSF percussion modules as well as a voice made with the Schlappi Engineering Three Body and Boundary. We are also controlling our Tree/ Leaves combo module which is doing the main sequencing duties. The entire patch is mixed using our 3DVCA modules and our upcoming Ana v2 modules are acting as a macro controller, allowing us to change the whole patch with just four knobs. The main sequencer is the amazing Westlicht Performer.

In this jam I am focusing on showing how much variation you can get out of IDUM without changing the source sequence at all. This means that the same trigger sequence is driving IDUM the entire time and the note sequencer is not changed at all either, all of the variation you hear is either from manipulating IDUM or from changing some of the timbre settings of the drums.

If you would like to learn more about IDUM go to our website here:

https://www.mysticcircuits.com/produc..."

"‍IDUM is a gate processing effect that turns its input effortlessly into IDM. Making complex electronic music with the modular usually requires meticulous sequencing done in advance or a large ecosystem of modules. Unfortunately, the level of expertise needed to accomplish this is not accessible to the average modular user. IDUM aims to make this process easier and put Intelligent Dance Music, also known as IDM, into the hands of people with average intelligence. IDUM does not require much knowledge to get immediate and compelling results; but with some extra familiarity, this module can enable innovative music making techniques. Instead of generating musical patterns on its own, IDUM acts like an effects processor for the sequences that run through it. For example, a filter or a delay allows the user to alter their sound by twisting the knobs or modulating the parameters. Similarly, IDUM manipulates the actual gates and sequences of connected modules, but with a level of playability normally inaccessible to a sequencer. IDUM can vary carefully crafted sequences or turn your music into an onslaught of controlled chaos. Its open source code and hardware based on the beginner friendly Arduino Nano Every encourage users to tweak their modules to taste or to add new features all while ensuring future improvements as IDUM makes its way into the wild."

Waldorf Blofeld Presets: Empires Sound Pack for Ambient, Dub and Melodic Techno

video upload by Limbic Bits

▶ Waldorf Blofeld "Empires" Sound Pack: https://limbicbits.com/waldorf-blofel...

Blofeld Empires Soundset includes 64 presets for Ambient, Techno and Electronica

0:00 Quick Overview
1:43 Pads
14:18 Bass and Lead
20:13 Arpeggiator
25:43 Dub Chords
29:02 FX and Drones
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Laniakea - Solo Dronebox

video upload by Uncertain Music Corps

"Really just scraping the surface of some of the things this intriguing oscillator can deliver by way of an initial demo. There will be others later I imagine.

To be clear, this is just the module on its own, recorded direct to camera. The FX aid is just being used as a convenient master level control. No external effect is in use.

Essentially this is a wavetable oscillator combined with a modal resonator and a decent reverb. But that doesn't really do justice to the world of sounds you can get out of it. This isn't a first run out. I've had it for about a week now and it's taken time to get to grips with its interface and some of its more obvious quirks.

The big knob is a kind of macro controller. You can set which parameters it will control and their depth/range. It's doing fairly subtle things here, modulating 3 different parameters simultaneously. I'm also using the dedicated pots at the same time.

The wavetable in use is not the factory standard one. Wavetables are in the familiar, open source format supported by WaveEdit app. They are easily swapped using an online app at the makers website via a USB C connector on the back of the circuit board. Keen eyes will notice I've got a cable installed as standard which saves time taking the module out of the rack just to update it and also reduces stress on the USB connector.

It's not an oscillator for everyone. But I think its a keeper for me."

Additional posts featuring Laniakea

Polyend Tracker Mini: Performance Mode Setup and Customization

video upload by Polyend

"A quick tutorial on customizing the performance mode page on the Polyend Tracker Mini.

Don't forget you can also change the pattern playing per track in performance mode by holding one of the 8 track buttons and pressing the D-Pad, each track can play a different pattern."

ARP Odyssey – What a monster!

video upload by Marius Leicht

"I recently got my beloved ARP Odyssey back from restoration after more than two years! But it was so worth the wait.

The Oddy (pun intended) can be a bit intimidating at first glance: No pitch and modwheels, sliders instead of knobs, a bit of a quirky layout... combined with its surprisingly complex modulation capabilities, this puts the ambitious synthesist on the quest for the "taming of the unruly".

After spending some quality time with this now fully restored beauty, I get in touch with her soul deeper and deeper and I just performed a little improvised sound meditation, pushing the amazing 4023 filter of this rare whiteface mk I to places where no Behringer clone will ever go... ;-)

It touches my heart how she sings and dances with the Juno! Let me know what these sounds evoke in you!"

EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: EML 400/401 Feat. DON SLEPIAN

video upload by EMEAPP

"Here is electronic music pioneer DON SLEPIAN taking us on a test drive of the EML 400/401. With fewer than 300 units produced, this is a unique opportunity to dive into a very rare bird!"

Introducing the MPC Key 37 | Standalone MPC Production Keyboard by Akai Professional

video upload by AkaiProVideo

"Introducing the MPC Key 37, the dynamic standalone music production keyboard perfect for any creative studio workspace featuring 37 full-size synth-action keys, 16 RGB MPC pads, 32GB of internal storage, support for the upcoming MPC Stems, and much more. Discover the keys to inspiration with MPC Key 37."

Chopsquad Dj On the MPC Key 37 | Akai Professional

video upload by AkaiProVideo

"Meet Grammy-nominated multi-platinum record producer Chopsquad DJ as he breaks down why MPC Key 37 is the fastest and most inspirational way to go from idea to completed beat. Learn about his story from his early interest in music, to his extensive catalog of successful hit records, and much more. MPC Key 37, the Keys to Inspiration."

AKAI MPC KEY 37 vs other MPCs, Force // How it competes as a synth and workstation // Review

video upload by loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:10 Overview
2:55 Keybed
4:25 Buttons
6:55 No strip
7:20 Connectivity
8:00 New USB MIDI
9:20 Storage
10:40 Content
11:05 Portability
11:20 Pad size
11:40 Q-links
12:00 Pros & cons
15:55 Outro

Introducing the MPC Key 37, bringing the legendary MPC workflow to a compact keyboard. MPC Key 37 has everything you need to produce beats, bass and synth lines, chop-up samples and build complete tracks – without your computer.

MPC Key 37 comes with a collection of Akai plug-ins as standard along with over 100 onboard effects, and wireless integration with Splice, all controlled by 16 iconic MPC pads, a 37-note synth action keyboard, 7” touch screen and 4 real-time Q-link encoders.

The MPC Key 37 features:

► 37 full-size synth action keys

► 16 velocity-sensitive RGB MPC Pads

► Brilliant 7" multi-gesture touch screen

► 32GB of internal storage (22GB of user storage)

► Over 8GB of bundled software

► Voucher for (1) free premium MPC plugin instrument or insert effect

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Erica Synths - Hexinverter Mutant Machine

video upload by Erica Synths

You might recall Erica Synths was set to resume production of Hexinverter modules.

"The Mutant Machine began as a quest to create a rich-sounding eurorack snare drum synthesis module to complement the existing Mutant Drums. The project quickly became too large and costly to justify the module being capable only of snare drum sounds. So, the decision was made to learn from the architecture of the TR-909’s snare and kick circuits, to develop a module capable of generating multiple forms of analog percussion, and various other effects. Even though it can create alien sounds, it still can deliver those classic 909 house snares and kicks if you want them. There are no microcontrollers in the Machine. The signals and waveforms are all generated by discrete components and ICs, for a distinctly analog sound, and user experience. Now redesigned by Erica Synths in collaboration with Hexinverter Electronique.

Timeline:
00:02 - Jam 1 / Sequenced and modulated with Black Sequencer
01:57 - Manually triggering and designing a sound
02:59 - Jam 2 / Sequenced and modulated with Black Sequencer
04:33 - Jam 3 / Triggered with Drum Sequencer (with accents)
05:58 - Self patched Mutant Machine
06:58 - Triggered with the Drum Sequencer and modulated with the Drum Modulator"