MATRIXSYNTH: Friday, May 17, 2024

Friday, May 17, 2024

The Sequential Oberheim OB-6 is one of the best analog synths on the market !

video upload by Yuki The Synth Dragon

"A link to the video that @MilesAwayOfficial made that sold me on the ob6: [posted here]

0:00 opening demo
0:28 opening info and why I bought it
4:09 lets make some sounds
20:00 lets modify a factory patch
24:00 closing thoughts"

Yamaha Reface CS synth meets Reface CP electric piano

video upload by Alfonse

"Music: 'Lines' (C) Copyright 2024 Alfonse
Download the track here: https://alfonse.bandcamp.com/track/lines

A track made with sounds from both the Reface CS (various synth models) and CP (classic electric pianos).

The drum sounds used in the track are 909 samples from Samples From Mars, as well as the Logic drum synth for the initial kick drum sound.

ALFONSE
Store: http://alfonse.bandcamp.com
Website: https://www.alfonsemusic.com"

Northern Lights May 10th, 2024

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"An incredible lightshow in my own backyard on May 10th, 2024! With the solar activity and possible aurora in the forecast, I thought I might see a little green in the distance, and it started that way, but then I was blown away. Original music featuring sounds of the Polybrute, Opsix and MiniKorg... Enjoy!"

Battle of the Poly Synths: Top 10 Analog Classics

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Analog Synthesizers Rewind: Top 10 Classics!
S1:Ep11 - The FINALE in a series of 11 videos!

Which is the best vintage analog polysynth to buy?
Top 10 Vintage Analog Polysynths: The Ultimate Comparison

Welcome to the ultimate vintage analog polysynth showdown!
In this video, we dive deep into the world of classic analog synthesizers, comparing and contrasting the top 10 vintage polysynths that have stood the test of time.
Whether you're a seasoned synthesizer enthusiast or a newcomer to the analog realm, join us as we explore the unique features, iconic sounds, and timeless appeal of these musical gems.
From the warm tones of the Juno series to the powerful presence of the Prophet, discover which vintage polysynth might be the perfect addition to your setup.
Let the sonic adventure begin!

00:00 Intro
00:24 Prophet VS Synth: Sound Selection Showcase [previous video]
01:25 Juno-106 Analog Synthesizer: A Complete Overview [previous video]
02:48 The Secret Sounds of Oberheim Xpander Revealed [previous video]
04:12 The Roland Jupiter 4: A Sound Engineer's Dream [previous video]
05:46 Discovering Yamaha CS50's Top Sound Options [previous video]
07:20 Desire: Best Oberheim OB-8 Sounds Revealed [previous video]
08:50 SuperJupiter: Unlocking the Best MKS80 Sounds [previous video]
10:24 Drama and Fear: Prophet 5 Synthesizer Sounds [previous video]
11:54 Experiencing the Divine Sounds of Jupiter 8 [previous video]
13:27 The Yamaha CS80: A Musician's Dream [previous video]

You can find demos for each in previous posts here.

Superbooth 2024 Day 2: The Coolest Gear From Arturia, Modbap, 4MS, Reason & Way More!

video upload by Reverb

"On Day 2 of Superbooth, Fess checks out new gear from Polyend, Arturia, Modbap, Dreadbox, 4MS, UDO, Apollo View Modular, Reason, and ALM/Busy Circuits.

Check out all the latest Superbooth announcements [here].

0:00-0:22- Intro
0:23-7:21 - Polyend Tracker+
7:22-11:00 - Apollo View/DivKid Manic
11:01-14:16 - Arturia Polybrute 12
14:17-17:11 - Modbap CLRS
17:12-20:51 - Dreadbox Murmur
20:52-23:00 - 4MS Meta Module
23:01-25:01 - UDO Super 8
25:02-31:19 - Reason 13 New Synth, Delay and More
31:20- ALM/Busy Circuits Pedal MFX"

Pro Synth Network LIVE! - Episode 215 with Special Guests, Cherry Audio!

video upload by Pro Synth Network

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

This week we're delighted to welcome back Dan & Mitchell of Cherry Audio to talk about their latest offering, the Cherry Audio Chroma! We will also be ruminating about all the news coming out of Superbooth '24 in Berlin, from which we hope Rob will make an appearance!"

Remembering Gert Jalass

video upload by John L Rice

"The sad news of Gert's passing put me out of sorts and I ended up looking through old pictures and decided to make a very short and quick remembrance video out of them. Rest in peace Gert, and condolences to all of his friends and family. Feel free to share comments and stories relating to Gert in the comments section below if you like.

The simple sequence is a Moon Modular 569 Quad Sequential Voltage Source running two identical voices each consisting of a MOTM-300 VCO, 1/4 of a MOTM-380 quad LFO, 1/2 of a Moon 517 VCF, 1/2 of a Oakley dual VCA and 1/5 of a Club Of The Knobs poly EG. Also used: Expressive-E Osmose keyboard, Mellotron M4000D Rack, Roland A-88 controller, Strymon BigSky and Timeline pedals, Lexicon MX400 rack."

EuroSerge! Elby - AM01 // NB Custom Elby EuroSerge System

video upload by NOISEBUG

"Elby - AM01 NB Custom EuroSerge System
Includes 12 Banana Cables, PSU, and Noisebug's Guarantee

https://1vglr6wekxmgoaxy-2051997743.s...

EuroSerge is a fantastic modular hybrid

Euro = Eurorack size format and power standard
Serge = 4mm Banana cable jack & Classic Serge circuitry

PLEASE NOTE THIS SYSTEM REQUIRES BANANA CABLES
This system is of incredible value and is the perfect way to enter the world of Serge modular!
SOUND DESIGN LABORATORY

The AM01 System is a custom-designed EuroSerge Modular synthesizer system. Housed in a standard Doepfer A-100LC6 (6U) eurorack case, but comprised purely of Elby designed "EuroSerge" banana-format modules. The modules in this system can operate on any standard Eurorack power source. The system itself is designed to inspire, experiment, and explore the magic of Serge modular.

The AM01 system includes the following modules:

ES05 - Noise Source
ASM325 - VCO II
ES33 - Variable Q VCF
ED720 - ESVCO
ES78 - VCA
ES75 - Voltage Controlled Slope
ES08 - Audio Mixer
ASM306 - Audio Out
ES27 - Transient Generator
ES23 - Sequence Programmer
ES37 - Quantizer
CG734 - Analog Shift Register
ES10 - Triple Waveshaper
ES21 - 10 Stage (Trig) Sequencer

Doepfer A-100LC6 (black)"

Roland TB-303 Devil Fish + Roland TR-606 Techo Acid Jam | Demo Video | Retro Gear Shop

video upload by Retro Gear Shop

"One of our favorite combos, the legendary Roland TB-303 computer controlled bassline with Devilfish mods combined with a Roland TR-606 drumatix, along with a Catlainbread Echorec delay pedal for the TB303. No other effects processing added. This is a short jam session showcasing some of the variety of tones that can be had with the even the slightest adjustments to a handful of knobs.

The Roland TB-303 Devilfish includes some great mods taking the TB-303 to the next level, including:
Overdrive
Normal Decay
Accent Decay
Filter Tracking
Soft Attack
Muffler
Accent button
Slide Time
Sweep Speed (slow, norm, fast)
Resonance
Filter FM

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ArpoVoce & Resomix #arpovoce

video upload by LepLoop

ArpoVoice it's passed through #resomix our mixer\filter with cutoff CV control
https://www.leploop.org/2023/01/10/lu...
https://www.leploop.org/2024/05/14/th...

Nopia Update 2

video upload by Martin Grieco

Follow-up to this post.

"The adventure continues!
Immersed in development, pouring in our hearts and souls to make this dream a reality.

A little sneak peek,

We’re getting closer"

Vostok Atlas Filter Module (Superbooth24)

video upload by Bedroom Producers Blog

Intellijel Metropolix Solo - Desktop Sequencer with MIDI

video upload by Intellijel

"INTELLIJEL METROPOLIX SOLO: CV and MIDI Sequencing on your desktop

We've set Metropolix free from the rack, in a small desktop case, allowing you to interface with your DAW or other hardware music machines without needing a full eurorack system.

Going Solo, but not alone

The Metropolix Solo Kit is available for current eurorack Metropolix owners that want to set Metropolix free to sit next to their modular systems.

Connections

Metropolix Solo has all the connections you need for USB MIDI, Serial MIDI (TRS or DIN with Adaptors) and CV/GATE for modular systems. Use CV/Gate, TRS and USB MIDI all at the same time.

Top Panel (CV/Gate)
- A/B Assignable CV Outputs
- X/Y/Z CV Modulation Inputs
- CLK Sync and Reset Input
- CLK Sync Output
- Track 1 and 2 Pitch and Gate

Rear Panel (MIDI/Power)

- MIDI TRS: In / Out / Thru
- MIDI USB-C
- 2.1mm DC for Power Supply"

The Radiophonic // Hans Zimmer Designed Modular system

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Seems Hans Zimmer has been busy with both software and hardware recently...

Alan from AJH Synth explains how their new Radiophonic modular synth came into being. A call from Hans Zimmer... ! not a bad start.

A greta story, and well deserved for the small company that builds the highest quality mnodular system.. Can't wait to have a play with one of these!"

Upcoming Instrument Design Workshop with Roger Linn at CCRMA

via Roger Linn Design

"Every year around June, I and Sasha Leitman co-teach a one-week, five full days, hands-on workshop about designing and creating simple electronic music/audio projects at Stanford University's CCRMA computer music school, either in-person or remote via Zoom.

In the workshop, Sasha and I provide lots of information about sensors, actuators, software, mechanical design and materials, and lots more. We help you come up with a project idea and help you build it. If you're attending in person, you'll have access to sensors, actuators and electronic/mechanical tools in the CCRMA Max Lab. Or if you're attending remotely online, you'll obtain the needed items in advance. Either way, we'll provide one-on-one help with your project.

Given that the workshop is only one week, the projects are generally simple, providing a novel way of interacting with sensors to generate sounds, controlled by software written for a Teensy microcontroller board or a laptop. Click [here] for some examples of projects from the 2023 workshop.

Our microcomputing platform of choice for projects is the Teensy microcontroller board, which is based on the Arduino software environment, but students are welcome to use their development platform of choice.

The workshop is conducted both in-person at Stanford ($500) or remote online from anywhere ($250). It is open to all, with no prerequisites.

In 2024, the dates are Monday June 17 through Friday June 21.

To learn more, here is Sasha's overview of the workshop.

To see some of the content of my lectures for the workshop, click here.

To register, click here.

I hope to see you in June!

- Roger"

Bob Moog Joins Emo On Stage...

video upload by noddyspuncture

"Bob Plays Theremin - Emo Is On The Ribbon Controller..."

Oberheim TVS Pro & OB-6 demo: Bladerunner

video upload by Andromeda Music

"A short, unscientific demo of sound. Both fantastic synths with different pros and cons, moulded from the same metal. Both going into an Eventide H9 Blackhole preset, no external processing. Thanks for watching my poor skills at Bladerunner :)"

Macbeth Synthesizer: Elements 2 (EL2) demo. Short demo. No talking.

video upload by Andromeda Music

"Quick noodle on the EL2 from Ken Macbeth. Sequenced by Orthogonal Devices ER-101/102 combo. What you hear are the dry outputs. No external FX, no post processing. Ableton record & bounce. Quite a beast of a machine and my desert island synth. Enjoy!"

Macbeth Synthesizer: Elements 2 (EL2) noodle. No talking.

video upload by Andromeda Music

"Second video and slightly longer than the first. A rudimentary sequence on the magnificent ER-101/102 combo. The purpose of the video is just to show how it sounds, without external FX, or any post processing. What you are listening to are the dry outputs. Enjoy :)"

New UDO Super 8 Press Release & Pics

You've seen the SUPERBOOTH videos.

The official press release follows:

The UDO Super 8

The Super 8 is a 16-voice polyphonic, bi-timbral analog-hybrid performance synthesizer. Employing superior hands-on controls, an expressive 61-note weighted keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch and all the powerful, flexible and addictive sound of the UDO Audio family.

Overview

Introducing the next evolution in the Super series. At the core of the Super 8 is two independent binaural analog-hybrid synthesizer signal chains using UDO’s proprietary and proven synthesizer technology. With up to 16 voices of polyphony and two unique timbres each with their own independent effect chain, this instrument is analog reimagined. Like its larger sibling the Super Gemini, voices and timbral layers can be split, dualled, sequenced all at the touch of a single control.

Powered by complex FPGA digital oscillators, the Super 8 is decorated with expansive tonal features such as wave morphing, cross & ring modulation, bi-directional sync and an all-analog signal path to the output, inspired by the analog poysynth heavyweights of lore. Equipped with a 61-note semi-weighted keybed with polyphonic aftertouch, left hand performance controls and 256 performance and patch slots, 32 interchangeable waveforms and 16 sequences, the Super 8 balances power, playability and performance.

Sitting in between the Super 6 and the Super Gemini in size and power, the Super 8 puts the player first using high quality tactile control elements with our user-centric intuitive design philosophy that inspires exploration and sonic play. Adopting a similar true-stereo Binaural signal path with dual FPGAs and twin effects processors like the Gemini, and yet retaining the portability and road-friendly personality of the Super 6. The Super 8 will be a long time friend and partner in your adventures in sound.

Super. Evolved.

As the next evolution in the Super family, the 16-voice Super 8 sits confidently between the Super 6 and the Super Gemini. This synth is the distillation of the UDO philosophy of the power of play — with the dual cores and playability features of it’s bigger cousin, all in a more compact and simplified presentation — it’s the best of both worlds.

Duality in Sound

The Super 8 allows you to effortlessly transition between two independent synth layers, inspiring textural, deep and rich soundscapes at a touch. With UDO’s championed powerful, flexible and immediate sound, this synthesizer is designed to take you on a sonic journey.

Respected Tradition
Meets Cutting-Edge Innovation

Using the tried and tested UDO framework of state-of-the-art FPGA digital architecture with archetypal voltage-controlled synthesizer technology, the Super 8 is a harmonious meeting of old and new in ideas and techniques. All contained within a no-expense-spared build with the highest quality components, The Super 8 is an instrument for life.

At a Glance

Price (RRP)
€ 3,749
£ 2,995
$ 3,699

Availability
First units shipping July 2024

top-line spec
– 16 voices (8 voice in binaural mode)
– Bi-timbral
– Analog-hybrid
– 61 note semi-weighted polyphonic aftertouch keybed
– High quality control elements

Size and weight

Instrument
1040mm × 400mm × 95mm
13.4kg

Packaged
1150mm × 550mm × 230mm
18.1kg

CLICK FOR MORE »

17. Mai 2024 - Soma Flux Performance at SUPERBOOTH24

video upload by LESINDES

"Soma Laboratory DVINA
payed by Vlad Kremer"

See this post for additional details on Flux.

Miete einen Vintage Synthesizer - Roland System 700 Superbooth 2024

video upload by musotalk

"https.//synthesizerstudioberlin.com - For rent a Roland System 700, Yamaha CS 80 or Jupiter 8. Synthesizer Sudio Berlin hat die größte Sammlung an spielbaren Synthesizer Klassikern in Deutschland. Das System 700 wurde nur 70 mal gebaut und eins ist auf dem Superbooth 2024 in Berlin zu bestaunen."

Meaningless - Jay Wires

video upload by Jay Wires

New track from supporting member, Jay Wires.

"Getting tired of those Depeche Mode AI tracks? Me too. No emotion, no direction, no point. Listen to my new song instead.

Meaningless is the 3rd track off the forthcoming EP2 by Jay Wires.
Please share your thoughts in the comments.

https://linktr.ee/jaywires
Bandcamp: https://jaywires.bandcamp.com/music
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2kykg... Distrokid: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jaywires/meaningless

Access Virus FREE Emulator (OsTIrus) - "Cinematic & Vintage" & "Best Analog&Ambient" Soundsets

video upload by LFOstore

2nd video below. Note the intros appear to be the same. You can skip to the demo section if you want.

"BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/access-vir...

00:00 - 05:22 Into & Instructions
05:23 - 22:29 Sound Demo

The Future Is Now!

Finally famous Motorola DSP56300 emulated in computer!
The Virus B,C,TI,SNOW, Waldorf Micro Q and other famous synths were made with this baby in heart.

Introducing OsTIrus & Osirus - two VST plugins with 100% full emulation of all Access Virus Synthesizers on your MAC & PC for FREE!

This pack contains all installation files & instruction & original OS from Access website to install & Enjoy Virus Universe wherever you are!

And our soundset "Cinematic & Vintage Sounds" with 115 organic presets for both plugins!

Welcome to "Cinematic & Vintage" Soundset with authentic & organic sounds ready to go in your original soundtrack!

Powerful & rich sound modeling like never before.

By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of “Organica” for Waldorf Blofeld & “WS Universe” for Korg Wavestation.

All sounds of soundset bpm syncable & modulation wheel approved.

Powerful unison strings, stunning unusual arps, deep pads & polys great for soundtrack atmosphere, synth-pop & retro wave music, dancefloor music."

Access Virus FREE Emulation (Osirus) - "Best Analog&Ambient" Soundset+ Full installation & Files

video upload by LFOstore

00:00 - 05:00 Intro & Instructions
05:01 - 16:20 Soundset Demo

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/access-vir...

Rhodonea: Radical Futures Performance Piece

video upload by John C.S. Keston

"On Wednesday, May 8, I debuted a performance piece titled Rhodonea at the Radical Futures conference at University College Cork, Ireland. At the concert I had the privilege of sharing the bill with Brian Bridges, Cárthach Ó Nuanáin, Robin Parmar, and Liz Quirke.

Rhodonea is a series of audiovisual etudes performed as a model of how we might collaborate with near future synthetic entities. Software feeds automated, algorithmic, projected visual cues, tempi, and low frequency oscillations to improvising electronic musicians. The compelling visuals, based on Maurer Roses, suggest melodic, harmonic, and percussive gestures that are modulated by data streaming from the generative animations. Throughout the piece artists adapt to the familiar yet unpredictable graphic scores and corresponding signals. The end result is an impression of how humans might interact with AI in a collaborative and experimental way.

I chose to perform Rhodonea as a soloist although it can be performed by an ensemble of up to four musicians. The generative and improvisational aspects mean that every performance is different than the next, but the piece has a consistent signature that leads the music. This includes modulation corresponding to each rhodonea that is translated into MIDI data and fed to parameters that effect the timbre and other aspects of the instruments. I captured the video below the day after the performance, which illustrates the characteristics of the piece.

For this international performance I used four instruments inside Ableton Live 12 to minimize the gear I needed to travel with. The Ableton instruments I used were Drift, two instances of Meld (a macrosynth new in Live 12), and Collision. In the video below you can see how the generative graphics are manipulating the filter in Drift.

https://audiocookbook.org/radical-fut..."

Small Case Jam Sessions - excerpt #11

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"small case 4U 50hp jam sessions, excerpt #11
recorded live into Syntakt reverb and delay"

System 55 - Sequencer as Waveshaper

video upload by O.Z. Hall

"This video looks at using a sequencer, running at audio rates, as a waveshaper. Some sequencers, like the MOOG 960 have a voltage controlled oscillator for a clock. A keyboard control voltage (or another sequencer) can be used to control the clock. Other sequencers require an external VCO to clock them with a reliable pitch control."

TIMECODE
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - The Double Deka Ultrasonic VCO
4:40 - The Q960 Sequencer from Synthesizers.com
5:57 - The KLEE Sequencer
7:44 - The Behringer 960 Sequencer
10:47 - Conclusion and closing jam

SUPERBOOTH 2024: PWM - Mantis Polysynth

video upload by sonicstate

"At Superbooth 2024, we met up with Paul Whittington from PWM who presented the long-awaited Mantis synthesizer. The Mantis boasts a duophonic design with the capability to produce four fully formed voices, making it a potent polysynth. With 100 presets in each of its two banks, the Mantis offers a diverse range of sounds through its two filters which can be panned in the stereo field.

Mantis also includes onboard effects such as chorus and reverb, adding depth and character to its sonic capabilities, and can be powered via usb c. With MIDI control for every parameter and full-size MIDI connectivity, the Mantis was designed in collaboration with the late, great Chris Huggett, so it's bound to become a classic.

Mantis Available now. Price: 1,599 Euros 1,349 GBP 1,499 USD"

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Torso Electronics - S4 Sculpting Sampler

video upload by sonicstate

"At Superbooth 2024, Sonic State caught up with Mathias from Torso Electronics to showcase their newest product, the S4 Sculpting Sampler*. According to *Mathias*, the *S4 is a versatile device that can function as a tape player, polyphonic sampler, and real-time effects processor. With features like a granular device, 48-band filter bank, modulation system, and more, the S4 offers a range of creative possibilities for musicians and producers alike.

The S4*'s ability to transform sounds in advanced and musical ways was evident in the demo, where *Mathias showcased its granular device, filter device, modulation system, and live effects processing capabilities. With eight notes of polyphony per track, the* S4* is now available for purchase on their website and through select retailers worldwide.

S4 Sculpting Sampler Price: 899 Euros"

See the Torso label below for more.

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Electra One

video upload by sonicstate

"At Superbooth 2024 we caught up with *Martin *at *Electra One*, who introduced us to *Electra One*, a MIDI controller which allows you to modify sound parameters by turning 12 high-resolution 360-degree pots or with fingertips on the touch display.

Electra One not only transmits MIDI messages to linked instruments but also interprets incoming MIDI data, providing clear insight into sound structures and limitless opportunities for adjustments. It supports all varieties of MIDI messages, including System Exclusive.

Electra One Price 510 Euros ex VAT"

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Nono - Major Tom Desktop Sequencer

video upload by sonicstate

"At Superbooth 2024, Filippo from Nono showcased their latest desktop sequencer modules, starting with the four-track CV gate sequencer boasts a strong focus on the percussive aspect, with the option to expand it with two-channel expansions and a CV-in expander for parameter control via CV. The six-track desktop version includes the CV-in expansion and offers detailed control over gate levels, lengths, dynamics, and more for creating intricate sequences. The sequencer features classic 16-step sequencing along with triplet options for added groove, allowing for easy polyrhythms and fine time shifts. With an analog approach and digital functionality, Nono's sequencer provides a user-friendly experience with minimal menu diving.

The video also featured the sounds of the Pocket Operator Modular and the crossover filter from *Buck Brands*, showcasing the versatility of the sequencer in action. The Eurorack version of the sequencer is currently available for pre-order on the Nono website, with a planned release date in August at a price of $726. The desktop version is set to follow in August or September, with final pricing details yet to be confirmed. For more information on *Nono's *sequencer modules and other featured products, check out the link below."

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Sound Workshop - Wiggler Expressive Mono Synth

video upload by sonicstate

"At Superbooth 2024, we met up with Chris at Sound Workshop who revealed his unique *Wiggler*, a digital monosynth with a single morphing oscillator that you can blend with white noise, and a keybed that can wiggle up and down as well as left to right. Chris describes it as a MiniMoog for expressive synth nerds, with pressure giving loudness expression and wiggling for vibrato. The small keybed gives you one octave of a selectable scale, and was inspired, Chris tells us, by old flutes. There is also an attack decay envelope called Strike which adds a little harmonic thwack to the start of the sound.

Wiggler has MIDI and 5 CV outputs for each of the expressive parameters so you can wiggle away on any synth you like.

Wiggler available: end of 2024. Price: around 850 USD"

Latest Moog Spectravox Demos

video uploads by Moog Music

Moog Music

You can find the first two videos in the series here, and additional Spectravox posts here.

Playlist:

1. Spectravox | Sculptable Synthesizer Voice

"In this video we explore how to use Spectravox as a standalone synthesizer voice.

We begin by configuring Spectravox for keyboard control – patching the Keyboard CV output of Grandmother to the 1V/OCT input on Spectravox and the Keyboard Gate output of Grandmother to the Trigger input on Spectravox. Playing Spectravox this way gives us a unique analog synthesizer voice where the ten filters and Spectral Shift controls allow us to sculpt the sound of Spectravox’s Voltage Controlled Oscillator. We look at using these controls alongside the LFO for both traditional lowpass and hipass filtering as well as unique notch filtering, comb filtering, and phasing effects. Lastly, we look at using the LFO and the VCA input to create tremolo effects."

Spectravox | Filter Pings and Analog Physical Modeling

In this video we explore how to ping the filters of Spectravox to turn it into an analog physical modeling instrument and create percussive wooden sounds like marimbas or xylophones. By replacing the carrier input to Spectravox’s filter bank with a gate or envelope instead of audio and turning the resonance of the filter up, we can ping all ten filters and mix their levels for creating struck percussion sounds. In this video we first turn the VCA mode ON and then patch the Gate output of Grandmother to the Trigger input of Spectravox to use Grandmother to trigger Spectravox’s envelope generator. Patching the EG output to the Program input gives us level control of the envelope, and finally patching the Program output to the Carrier input inserts our decay-only envelope directly into the audio input of the filter bank. Later, we connect the Keyboard CV output of Grandmother to the Shift CV input on Spectravox to move all ten filters for melodic control of the filter bank.

2. Spectravox | Recreating Moogerfooger Effects for Guitar

In this video we explore how to use Spectravox to process guitar and look at recreating some of the Moogerfooger effects pedals with it.

We begin by using the Program section and its preamplifier to bring a guitar signal up to Eurorack levels for processing, and then connect the Program section output to the filter bank’s Carrier input. Here is how to recreate or simulate some of the Moogerfoogers:

MF-103 Phaser – use the filter bank as a comb filter and modulate it with the LFO for resonant phaser tones.
MF-101 Lowpass Filter – use only filter 1 (lowpass filter) and the Program Envelope Follower to get enveloped filtering. Switch to one of the bandpass filters for auto-wah effects.
MF-102 Ring Modulator – modulate the VCA CV with the LFO for tremolo effects and push the LFO to audio-rate for ring modulator-esque amplitude modulation. Explore amplitude modulation of each filter band respectively via their CV inputs
MF-105 MuRF – send an external sequence (from DFAM, Grandmother, or any sequencer) to the Shift input for sequenced resonant filter bank movement. Modulate each filter band individually with independent envelopes for even more MuRF-like behavior.

Spectravox is an open-ended signal processor, so use these as starting points and explore the myriad of unclassifiable effects Spectravox is capable of.

3. Spectravox | Emulating a Vintage Drum Machine

Embark on an exploration of Spectravox's capabilities as we delve into the intricate art of crafting vintage drum machine sounds with a contemporary flair. 🎛️💥 Join us in a meticulous fusion of Spectravox and rhythmic sequencers, aimed at resurrecting the beloved beats reminiscent of the 1970s and the nostalgic rhythms of vintage organs.

Unveil the methodology behind sculpting the quintessential drum machine foundation through the mastery of Spectravox's Carrier section. Our comprehensive tutorial will meticulously guide you through the synchronization of rhythmic sequences sourced from esteemed trigger sequencers such as ALM’s Pamela’s New Workout. Witness the transformation of Spectravox's ten bands into a symphony of dynamic kick drums, crisply resonant snares, and timeless wood block accents. Additionally, unlock the intricate craftsmanship involved in crafting hi-hats by toggling the Bands 9 & 10 switch to Hiss mode.

However, our journey merely scratches the surface of Spectravox's boundless potential. Delve into the realm of nuanced control with Spectravox's intuitive panel controls, where each knob adjustment opens doors to a myriad of sonic possibilities. For those craving to push the boundaries of sonic innovation, we offer insights into seamlessly integrating external control voltages, thus offering a gateway to unparalleled rhythmic experiences.

UDO Super 8 Polyphonic Synthesizer (Superbooth24)

video upload by Bedroom Producers Blog