MATRIXSYNTH: Monday, May 6, 2024

Monday, May 06, 2024

Wax Tax! Inspired Music and Digital Art // Fairlight CMI // DeltaLab // Casio Sk-1 // Synth Topics

video upload by Saul Stokes - Frequensea

Frequensea Episode 5

"Stokes extracts the music and design language of WAX TRAX!, crafting his take on the 1980 / 90s label out of Chicago. Expect daw-free driving rhythms, pulsing basslines, and aggressive sound design; all syncopated with a nonstop digital art blitz.

Accompanying Stokes’ art and music set will be a short presentation on WAXTRAX! and the musicians who forged a unique genre of electronic music, along with some of the equipment behind the music.

Topics:

WaxTrax!
Ministry - 242- Chris and Cosey - Front Line Assembly
Fairlight CMI
Delta Lab Effectron
Early Akai Samplers
Yamaha CS01
and More"

You can find additional Frequensea Episodes in previous posts here.

BACK TO THE 90s: PROGRESSIVE - DAWLESS JAM / #prophet6 #techno #roland #sequential #tr909 #tr09

video upload by SOLDFAITH

"Hardware only, dawless.
All hardware goes thru a compressor and limiter to get the very best sound possible. You can hear how everything is nicely glued together.

Ableton sequencer is used to record each track."

Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge - Orbital Mechanics (Mars)

video upload by SynthAddict

"Maschine+

Mars orbital mechanics (diff. 3 body config.).

I used the closest reasonable multiple of Mars' orbital period for the tempo - 114 bpm

I used the closest reasonable multiples of the orbital period of Mars' 2 moons, Phobos and Deimos.
3 and 2 respectively for a 3/2 time signature (limited options on M+ for custom tempos).

Some odd LFO modulations added on FX too for a little chaos. :-)"

Sound design tutorial from Stranger Things Eleven using OB-6 and Moog Grandmother

video upload by EthanJamesMusic

"This is a sound design tutorial for how to approach a specific sound that was used in the first season of Stranger Things. I was requested to show how I would make the lead sound that happens in the track "Eleven". The sound is a wet electric piano type of sound, with some wrinkles around the use of filter modulation and reverb..

The Sequential Circuits OB-6 can do a respectable job of coming close to the sound, and I tried to get a Grandmother version to come close. This track does require polyphony, so the Grandmother would have to be multitracked to get the same result.

Analog synthesizers have found a way back into film music, which has led to a lot of rich experimentation of what these instruments are capable of. I think my main takeaway is the heavy use of envelope, and setting the filter modulation much lower than a normal synth pluck would require. Also, having a really dry sound mixed in with lots of ambience really cuts through in a way that creates a strong effect."

Keyboard Jun '84 | Turmoil in MIDI land, and isn't pretty

video upload by Espen Kraft

"Not everyone was happy with how MIDI came by and what it became. Many well known people (today) were pretty harsh with how Sequential and the 4 Japanese companies set the standards. The nay-sayers were quite moronic though. They had their chance to be part of the gang, but they bottled it for themselves.
Back in 1983 the MIDI spec page was 10 pages long, but it expanded rapidly. As it was "open source", every manufacturer could implement it as they saw fit and that caused all kinds of problems.

New tech and techniques have always polarized opinion and most people fear new things. Today the rise of AI is such a thing. Some people go bat shit crazy over it, while other's embrace it. Some just ignores it as well. No right or wrong. It all depends on where you're at I guess."

5 years into Eurorack - What changed, what was added, and some sounds

video upload by Omri Cohen

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00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Taking a break
02:12 - Going back to a bigger case
07:29 - Small case for ES9
08:34 - Synths I sold
10:08 - Selling the Mimeophon
12:24 - Selling Lubadh and Arbhar
14:46 - Still using Microcell
16:47 - Still using Magneto
18:31 - Still using Morphagene
20:16 - Color coding by length
21:28 - Why the NerdSeq
26:00 - How I use the NerdSeq
35:00 - New filters
36:17 - New VCOs
38:12 - New quantizer
40:42 - X-Pan
41:54 - Voltage MultiStage
43:45 - StarLab

Ultratroninator 3000 shutdown sequence with Easter Egg

video upload by Ultratroninator 3000

"To shutdown the Ultratroninator 3000 hold down the three right buttons. A shutdown countdown starts, and the buttons must be held for the duration of the countdown otherwise shutdown is aborted.

Here's an Easter Egg I added to the Ultratroninator 3000. Release the keys and abort the countdown just a fraction of a second before the timer gets to zero. The LEDs start doing a Conway's Life thing, which is interesting 'cause it's mapped to the 14 segment displays. The three rows of 8 discrete LEDs are also included."

Deep dive with the AtoVproject Dual Harmonic Oscillator

video upload by Tom Churchill

"At the end of last year I took delivery of the Dual Harmonic Oscillator, courtesy of AtoV Project. I did a ‘first patch’ type video a few weeks ago, but now that I’ve had a bit longer to get to know it, I wanted to do another video that explores it in a bit more depth. I’m glad I took my time, because this is a very deep oscillator. It’s quite different from any other VCO I’ve used, and it really rewards experimentation. I’ve been coaxing some amazing sounds and textures out of it, and in this video I break down seven patches."

NEO TRINITY - LFO MODE

video upload by Bastl Instruments

"Lets make some spicy modulation with Vaclav!"

LARIX-ELEKTRO Introduce 4TOMS Four Voice Eurorack Drum Module

video upload by LARIX ELEKTRO

4TOMS LARIX-ELEKTRO DEMO

video upload by LARIX ELEKTRO

"New module from Larix-Elektro, out now:
AUDIO serie 4TOMS

It's a four voice of drum with a lot of CV controle, and a complete stereo mixer. With a lot of possibilites.
The sound can be gentle, or very dirty.

The perfect module to build drum, tom, clave, bell or even strange FX."

via LARIX-ELEKTRO

"I'm pleased to introduce you to a new module in the new AUDIO series, the 4TOMS.

The 4TOMS is a set of four fully analog percussive voices with a lot of CV control, and with a full stereo mixer. It can generate a lot of various drums, and even kick drums or rimshot.

But the module can go further:
- Bell like, or FX sounds with the CV controle.
- Gentle drums, or very dirty saturated sounds.

The launching price will be 340€.

The module was firstly presented at SynthFest Nantes, and will be presented at SuperBooth too with some other new modules."

Eurorack DIY Protoboards - Build your own Analog Oscillator (3340 VCO)

video upload by CubuSynth Modular

Timestamps:
00:00 Solder Main-PCB
03:10 Solder Control-PCB
05:05 Front Panel
06:25 Test Power & install
06:51 Demonstration

"https://cubusynth.com/products/eurora...
Prototype PCBs for Professional looking Eurorack DIY projects.

Create your own Analog VCO on our Eurorack ProtoBoards. Based on the AS3340 chip / Data sheet circuit

Background music made with CubuSynth Modules."

"Prototype PCBs for Professional looking Eurorack DIY projects.

Create your own Eurorack Modules from your Ideas faster than ever with our high quality PCBs and Aluminium Front panels.

The Main PCB is used To place and connect the ICs, Power connector and other components, while the Control Board is used for Potentiometers, Switches, Jacks and more.
The Aluminium Front Panels have markings on the Back, making it easy to drill your own layout.

You can easily build passive modules with only a control PCB and Front Panel.

The Layout of the Control PCBs can support Vertical Potentiometers (RK09....)or Tall Trimmers, Mini Toggle switches, 3.5mm PJ-301 Jacks (Thonkiconns) and more.

4 hp Module Set:
Main PCB + 4HP Control PCB + 4HP Panel

10 hp Module Set:
Main PCB + 10HP Control PCB + 10HP Panel"

ELEKTRON SYNTAKT & NOVATION PEAK DAWLESS DREAM CODA

video upload by Music for Existence

Sonicware LIVEN XFM Presets for Ambient, Dub Techno and Electronica: Hyperion Sound Pack

video upload by Limbic Bits

"Sonicware Liven XFM Sound Demo (no talking)

0:00 Quick Overview Single Sounds
1:09 (PATTERNS) Ambient, Melodic Techno
5:35 Dub Patterns
7:08 Electro and more
8:00 Electronica and Trance
9:13 (SINGLE PRESETS) Pads
16:00 Bass
17:08 Leads
20:33 Dub Chords
21:41 FX and Percussion"

LA Synth Club Event - Bitwig Workshop & Synth Meet

This one is in via supporting member justin3am.

"I’ll be doing a workshop at the monthly LA Synth Club meetup, featuring Bitwig Studio. I’ll be demonstrating methods of integrating modular synths with Bitwig. The event is tonight between 6pm and 9:30pm."

From the flyer:

SYNTH NITE
MEETUP + JAM
BITWIG DEMO AND CHAT
W/
JUSTIN 3AM
BRING A SYNTH*
SHARE YOUR GEAR & CHECK OUT OTHERS
ENJOY A BEER & MEET OTHER MUSIC
ENTHUSIASTS
MON, MAY GTH
6PM TO CLOSE
presented by and hosted at
COMMON SPACE BREWERY
All WEISe gundo blo, Hawthorne, Ca

Typhoon granular processing algorithm sound demo

video upload by Meska

"Quick sound demo of the first algorithm : granular processing

Thank you for watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly "dark and expérimental" music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with.

You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/

If you'd like to support the channel consider buying music from bandcamp ;)
Contact/booking: meskastatik@gmail.com"

Victor Part 3 - Detailed Tutorial (2 of 2 )

video upload by O.Z. Hall

O.Z. Hall Victor posts

"This video is a follow-up my Victor Part 2 video covering the details of the Behringer Victor module. This eurorack module is a quad digital oscillator which is based on the Prophet VS synthesizer from Sequential Circuits. This technology is called Vector Synthesis. It was the basis for the Korg Wavestation and the Yamaha SY22 and TG33 synthesizers.
Part 3 (this video) continues this detailed tutorial with more Use Cases and a look at software available for the Behringer Victor Module.

TIMECODE
0:00 - Intro Part 3
0:30 - Use Case: Voice Architecture Alternatives
2:06 - Use Case: Audio FM into a 921b Oscillator
3:52 - Use Case: Victor as LFO melody generator
6:51 - Use Case: Joystick output +/- 5V
8:41 - Synthtribe Software
12;51 - Victor Editor Software
16:24 - Conclusion Part 3"

SILHOUETTE eins : sound of the day: Monday, 6th May, 2024.

video upload by Pit Przygodda

"The optical sound synthesizer SILHOUETTE Eins uses greyscale values for sound synthesis. In this video a "Vimple" (visual sample of an analog synthesisizer (Korg MS20) is crossfaded with a template on the lighttable, captured by the camera. The notes ate played by sequencer remote (plus some bassdrum notes).
Visit SILHOUETTE SYNTEHSIZERS on Superbooth24, Synth fair, Berlin (16. - 18.th may 2024) at booth O405. Or here: http://www.silhouette-synthesizer.de/"

Recidivist

video upload by nbor

"At my portable, battery powered #dawless setup, working out a groove. Roland SH01A for the bass, Korg Volca FM for a lead, Meeblip Geode for another lead, Elektron Model Cycles for the drums and percussion. @1010music Blackbox is the brains of the operation, recording and playing sequences and distributing MIDI. Random crummy delay pedal on the volca FM is chosen more for its size than its sound!"

HAINBACH's New Filterbank Is the Size of a Piano

video upload by HAINBACH

"German HiFi Manufacturer Teufel was getting rid of the analog system they used to design crossovers for their loudspeakers. I could not pass up the opportunity to get this piano-sized analog filterbank in my studio. Together with @LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER I explored the musical use of this gigantic piece of obsolete technology.

Support the vinyl campaign: https://hainbach.bandcamp.com/album/r..."