MATRIXSYNTH: Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Tuesday, June 04, 2024

Home Sweet Home (dnb/jungle live remix) | Beyond Good and Evil OST

video upload by Mountain Piercer

"Waiting for Beyond Good And Evil 2, I tryied to remix one of the best OST ever created for a game. I listened every song of the game even outside the game, because all sounds amazing and perfectly placed. Hope you enjoy this live remix with all my gear!"

"You can find my music and videos here: https://linktr.ee/mountainpiercer"

Novation Peak | Solo jam. No external effects.

video upload by Onyx_track

Hologram Chroma Console in action

video upload by Blossom Bisquits

With the Novation Bass Station II.

Dirtywave M8 Tracker Model:02 with mikey303 In The Studio

video upload by EZBOT

"Today we take a look at the ALL NEW Dirtywave M8 Tracker Model:02 with mikey303. We will be discussing M8 Tracker workflows with external gear, song writing, modulation tricks, performing live, and using the Octatrack Hybrid Template with the M8 Tracker.

Hybrid Performance Mixer 3.1.1 is available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot and on Ko-Fi for a one-time payment: https://ko-fi.com/s/da950d569f"

Squarp Instruments HAPAX TUTORIALS

video uploads by Squarp instruments

Use the player controls on the top right to browse through the tutorial list.

Floor-shaking future bass with OBLVYN and the all-black Seaboard RISE 2

video upload by ROLI

"Since debuting on the legendary EDM label Monstercat in 2021, OBLVYN has become known for her unique take on the future bass genre and virtuosic keyboard performances. We were keen to see what she could create with our newly blacked-out Seaboard RISE 2 — and she didn’t disappoint! Watch the video to see what RISE 2 can do in the hands of a bass-music maestro."

Stunning DIY VST Controllers by Craigyb

This one is in via Florian Anwander via the Sequencer.de forum.

According to the creator of these controllers, Craigyb:

"So when I was 16 (around 45 years ago) I used to dream of the Arp Quadra. A friend of mine who wasn't a keyboard player, but just wealthy bought one and it was sat in his front room doing nothing unless I could call around after school and have a play on this great synth.

Now I know I could probably afford to buy one, but the wife would kill me quicker than the Russians, so instead I took Cherry Audio's VST of the Quadra and created a physical beast with a PC built in to create sounds.

I then followed that up with a synth that I've never met in real life AFAIK but is also quite legendary, the Elka Synth (again a VST emulation by Cherry Audio).

I'm currently working on the Memory Moog version (MemoryMode by Cherry Audio) and I just need to finish the actual hardware as the software controller is complete."

Further below are a few more creations from Craigyb in a separate thread on the Sequencer.de forum here.

"This is a small collection of some of the real synths and accessories I have built over the last 4 years.

Details of most of the schematics and code can be found on my GitHub page http://github.com/craigyjp

A Roland A110 clone
Rack version of a VA polysynth with extras
A rack version of the MiniDexed
A Dual DCO monosynth based on Hagiwo VCO
6 voice polysynth based on the Polykit
16 voice bitimbral rack mount
FV1 based rack mount effects with memory
Gligli Prophet 600 clone with extras
Mellotron sample playback synth
Source inspired monosynth with memories
8 voice poly again Hagiwo DCO based
A 6 voice VCDCO based poly with memory
Dual XVA1 synths and editor in one keyboard
A MIDI analyzer/converter/injector USB and DIN
Roland MKS30 display upgrade to OLEDs
Arturia CS80v editor/controller
OSC Oscar Clone"

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California Highway 49 - Descending into Merced River Vallay

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We drive a short stretch of California Highway 49, the "Golden Chain Highway", as it descends into a deep valley cut by the Merced River (and partially submerged by the eastern end of Lake McClure). The section of road features numerous tight switchbacks before crossing a bridge over the river. This crossing is near the former community of Bagby, which was submerged when Lake McClure was formed.

The original music by Amanda Chaudhary is based around the rupak tal (7-beat) rhythm from Hindustani classical music. Instead of a tabla, we use the Cherry Audio CR-78 drum machine for the tal.

Instrumentation:
Cherry Audio CR-78, Memorymode, and Chroma
AudioModeling SWAM Solo Cello
Arturia MiniBrute 2 analog synth
Arturia Pigments and EFX Fragments
Waterphone from EastWest Stormdrum 2
AudioThing Wires

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Comparing the MIDIKalimba Prototype to the Production Model

video upload by Musical Miscellany

"You might have seen my previous video where I reviewed the MIDIKalimba prototype from Peacock Media. Now, the production model is shipping and @midi_in sent me one to check out. I like the new interface and firmware a lot. The new tine layout is really intuitive as well.

See the first video here: [posted here]

And you can find Shiela's website here: https://peacockmedia.software/kalimba/"

Modular Synthesis 101 | Part 3 | Filters

video upload by gstormelectro

You can find additional parts in the series here.

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2024

Continuing my introductory series of videos on Modular Synthesis 101. We enter the realm of Filters, what they do, how to patch them, and a few tips and tricks.

0:00 | Intro and VCF Quick Recap
0:34 | Frequency Analysis and Harmonic Content
1:13 | Lowpass Filter Mode, Frequency Cutoff, and Slope
2:33 | Highpass and Bandpass (Peak) Filter Modes
3:27 | Resonance (Q)
4:08 | Resonant Self-Oscillation
5:18 | Modulation: VCF FREQUENCY
7:12 | Modulation: VCF RESONANCE

*BLOG* http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
*LISTEN/DOWNLOAD* http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro
**REVERB** http://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro"

PPM + MANGROVE 2023

video upload by Trent

"The 2023 redesign of MANGROVE brought a full rework of the module, introducing a number of new integrated circuits. While most behavior stays the same as the original design, there are some notable differences which are all outlined in its web documentation ( https://www.whimsicalraps.com/pages/s... ).

This video focuses on the accompanying module, PPM, which breaks out many of MANGROVE's internal signals & connections to patch points, so you can reconfigure MANGROVE into a wide range of complex oscillators.

00:00 intro
01:03 new core outputs: PWM, SAW and SINE
03:04 mode switch
06:13 TRIGGER input
07:50 TO AIR input
09:35 HOLLOW output
11:27 HOLLOW and AIR
12:52 outro"

ESK - Berlin Jam

video upload by Metunar

"A kind of 'Berliner Schule' jamsession.
I used an Elektron Syntakt together with a Drum Modular System.
All recorded live, with post mastering.

http://www.metunar.ch"

Uno Synth Pro X - "Phantasm" 40 Presets (Soundset)

video upload by LFOstore

"Lfo.store presents 'Phantasm' the soundset for Uno Synth Pro X.

Buy: https://lfostore.sellfy.store/p/sr-un...

Wake up your imagination!

Uno Synth Pro X 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 "Phantasm".

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

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

40 amazing presets 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."

Black Corporation Deckard's Dream Analog Polysynth SN 105

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Black Corporation Kijimi V1 Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer Module SN 1268

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Moog DFAM Analog Semi-Modular Drum Synthesizer

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Waldorf Micro Q Virtual Analog Synthesizer (Phoenix Edition) SN 64400500598

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Jomox MBase 11 Bass Drum Module Generator w/ Original Box

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"In great shape with original box. Fully functional. There is some tape residue on the front of the unit which could probably be cleaned off, will leave that up to the new owner."

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Yamaha TX816 8-Module FM Synthesizer

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"The King of the DX series!......other than the DX1 of course.

All 8 modules are working perfectly and the rack is in great shape for being 40 years old."

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Roland Super JX-10 SN 674331 w/ Vecoven 3.23 Upgrade & Retroaktiv PG-800 Programmer

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"This is an amazing Roland 16 voice Polyphonic Analog DCO Synthesizer that is in excellent condition. I am the second owner, the first owner was just a collector and kept it in her apartment then sold it to me in 2021. In 2021 I had all the tact switches replaced because they all fail on these keyboards. I also installed the (look it up) Vecoven 3 Chip set (Rom A, B&C) which upgrades the entire operating system and increases the onboard patch storage to the equivalent of 32 cartridges ! and adds an Arpeggiator.. Also included synth comes loaded up with the two original Roland factory sound banks, and 9 more banks (cartridges) of sound patches from super-jx.com database and a patch list! Also included the Retroactive PG-800 MINI programmer. I take great care of all my synths and this one is still a beauty. Only the aftertouch strip was not replaced so there is no aftertouch. Everything else works plays and sounds like new. 2 upper keys have slight scratch on them. Do the research and realize what you are about to buy, a powerhouse Poly Synth with upgraded parts, operating system, increased memory, and a Programmer."

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Farfisa Syntorchestra

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Ambient - Focusmusic

video upload by elias kohli

"Every sound is made by the vintage synth virus a by acces.
This powerfull machine was a pioneepiece in digital synthesis. It has still it's iconic character and is still a pleasure to tweak."

Soundtrack vibes - Plinky with Meska Presets

video upload by Making Sound Machines

"Channeling #soundtrack vibes in this slow-building Sunday jam, recorded late last night!

This is our second clip in a small series showing off the new #Plinky sound bank created by by @Meska_Statik. The Bank is a free download at https://plinkysynth.com/presets/ and works for all generations of #Plinky.

It contains 32 presets exploring lush #delay, cavernous #reverb, pitch drift and gnarly #saturation. For Meska's overview of all sounds, and a number of awesome patch from scratch videos, check out [this video].

Plinky is synched via MIDI clock to our #Stolperbeats drum trigger sequencer for #Eurorack, playing back a recorded note sequence. Stolperbeats is in extra sloppy "Kabuki" mode, suggested by our friend and expert breakbeat researcher @beatsbykabuki: Kick and Snare are super laid back, Hihats are a bit rushed, except when they play at the same time- creating this awesome push-and-pull #groove. In this patch, Enrica tweaks the sensitivity on Plinky to slowly build up a wall of sound.

Plinky's pitch CV feeds the lovely-sounding @Befacosynth evenVCO through their A*B+C VCA for a low-frequency, subby bass line.

The drum sounds are played back using the Samples II module by @soundforce_nicolas and processed through our #Farbshaper and #Farbhighpass modules. The shaper adds some extra dirt, the transistor ladder highpass is used with the kick envelope to get a ducking effect by modulating its cutoff.

The metering tool at the top right is a @vaskiembedded 2HP Lights Stereo Visualizer, an incredibly handy audio visualisation module. Our friends Stijn and Priscilla of #TiNRS @thisisnotrocketscience3942 made the one-of-a-kind Eurorack case from a #FenixIV enclosure.

Plinky is an #expressive #polyphonic #touch #synthesizer, designed by mmalex and available as a #DIY kit from @ThonkSynthDIY"

Performance sequencing

video upload by Electrum Modular

"Most Eurorack sequencers allow for some interaction during live performance - muting and unmuting steps or changing the sequence's length, direction etc. But typically the notes themselves remain fixed.
With the sequencer mode on Doboz's TSNM, you get something closer to live improvisation - almost like a looper.

Other modules used:
Intellijel’s Dixie II+
Shakmat’s Banshee Reach
ALM's Pamela's New Workout
ALM's MFX
Bela's Gliss
Intellijel's Bifold
Intellijel's Quad VCA
Acid Rain's Junction
Make Noise's Optomix
Mutable's Beads
Disting Mk4"

How to make ambient & drone music with a small setup (using 4 steps)

video upload by Monotrail Tech Talk

"Last month I made a video explaining 4 steps that can give structure when making an ambient or drone track. In this video I dive a bit deeper in those steps by adding more hands-on examples, thoughts, and exercises on my small eurorack setup. Make sure to watch the other video first:"

Learn to make ambient music in 4 simple steps

video upload by Monotrail Tech Talk

"In this video I explain a simple 4 step guide to make ambient music. It’s a bit more methodical than other approaches I have seen :) For some it might give structure and be a lot of help, but for others it might be something they do without thinking about it. Some might have complete other ways. Feel free to let me know what you think about this video!"

Timetable:
00:00 – Introduction
01:24 – Make sounds with variations
06:59 – Evolve sounds
12:24 – Combine sounds to make a story
15:02 – Keep it clean

When Forbidden Planet And Chaos Theory Meet - The Blippoo Box

video upload by HAINBACH

""Forbidden Planet in a box" - the Blippoo Box by the late Rob Hordijk is a wonderfully out there electronic instrument. Based on chaos theory and a love for vintage Sci-Fi it creates organic and liquid tones that keep inspiring even after a long time. Originally made in small batches and sold for about 650EUR, it became very desired among hardcore synthesizer freaks and experimental musicians. This drove prices up to the thousands even during Rob's lifetime, and even higher after. I never thought I would own one, but a lucky trade happened. In this video I tell the tale of the Third Monk (as written by Uncle Meatball), demo the Blippoo's sound and features, as well as showing modern alternatives.
Sources listed below.

Music, Soundpack and thanks: https://www.patreon.com/hainbach"

SOURCES:
https://sdiy.info/wiki/Rob_Hordijk_De...
https://muse.jhu.edu/article/363697/pdf
https://modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopi...
https://community.vcvrack.com/t/blipp...

Josh Madoff: Counterpoint and Polyphonic Playing On Continuum - ContinuuCon 2024

video upload by ContinuuCon

"Counterpoint and Polyphonic Playing On Continuum"

Josh Madoff: A Deep Dive Into Osmose - ContinuuCon 2024

video upload by ContinuuCon

"A Deep Dive Into Osmose"

u-he CVilization Mode I: Musical demo (no talking)

video upload by u-he

"Here's a jam featuring our CVilization module in Mode I (4 x 4 Matrix Mixer). We're exploring the musical possibilities of the mysterious Matrix Rotation [posted here]. 4 different oscillator signals are routed through CVilization's matrix and distributed to various other modules. CVilization now rotates its inputs and outputs, creating ever-changing mixes of these oscillator signals. CVilization's sidekick Wiretap also joins the game with two of its outputs hooked up, creating some funky alternating envelopes.

modules in this patch:
u-he CVilization
u-he Wiretap
u-he Prototype Cascade Filter
ALM Pamela's Workout
Mutable Instruments Links
Mutable Instruments Plaids
Mutable Instruments Shades
Happy Nerding FX Aid
Happy Nerding MMM VCF
Intellijel µScale
Intellijel Dubmix
AJH Synths Next Phase
Dave Smith Instruments Curtis Filter
Xaoc Instruments Batumi
Xaoc Instruments Tallinn
Tiptop Audio Z8000
Instruo tòna
Make Noise Mimeophon

00:00 - Patch overview
02:44 - Jam"

TTSH Mini Meanie Arp2600 (Clone) - Its a Monster!

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"TTSH Mini Meanie Arp 2600 Clone Analog Synthesizer

This is one of the very few examples of a Synth today being built as it was in the 1970s - authentic analog technology.

The TTSH Mini Meanie Arp 2600 clone was released in 2015 by The Human Comparator.
The synth is designed to be built at home – although a lot of synth enthusiasts have them built by a Synth tech – which considering how complicated it is & how many soldering points there are – is probably safer.
The original Arp 2600 came out in the early 1970s to compete with Moog – amongst others.
Its goal was to take synthesis out of the lab & into the hands of the musicians.

The TTSH or Two Thousand Six Hundred Mini Meanie is a Modern version of the Original Arp 2600 at about 73% of the original size making it the "mini meanie".In terms of electronics the TTSH is pretty much identical to the early 70s grey faced model 2600P, which includes the built-in speakers (although these speakers are way better than the original speakers). Additionally it has awesome orange LED sliders as standard. (nerdaudio.com)This particular TTSH v3 was built by Margo in November 2023 at her workshop in North London.
Extras include
Midi
Osc sync mod – sync osc 3 to either osc
Dc removal mod
Dc off set – gets massive thump open vca
Envelope range mode. Adsr - otherwise the release has no sustain (as per the original 2600) – now the sustain goes up to triple time.
Small mod on reverb amp – less hummy
Clock mod allows you to pole sync – clock sample & hold
This Mini Meanie cost £3000.

In this video – I explore the synth & show you some of the sounds it is capable of.
Thanks for watching."

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Arturia CS-80 V4 - Sound Bank '79

video upload by Polydata

"Drawing from the earliest days of polyphonic synthesizers, Sound Bank ‘79 for the Arturia CS-80 V4 finds its inspiration in synthesizer sounds found in documentaries and library music from the late 70’s and early 80’s.

A bank comprising 30 patches for instant inspiration. The goal was to squeeze as much vintage analog juice out of this plug-in as possible, primarily working within the constraints of the original Yamaha CS-80 analog poly synth.

Sound Bank '79 is a series of vintage tones for different synths and plug-ins, so look out for future releases. Recorded completely dry with no external effects or processing.

** Note: this bank is for the newer "V4" version of the plug-in. These patches will not work on previous versions. **

Store Link: polydata.bigcartel.com

Drop a comment of what other hardware or software sound packs you're interested in.

POLYDATA music
polydata.bandcamp.com"

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Radikal Technologies Accelerator soundscape - In time the webs entangle us

video upload by MIDERA

"I was hoping to showcase how similar the Accelerator can sound to the Deckard's Dream - but I didn't get anywhere near that and just went off doing something else. I guess I should have set it up better. There's something very 'hi fi' about how both of them sound, but I admit the PWM on the DDRM sounds a little 'better' (because they're really just different). I haven't used the Accelerator in a while either, I think I just need to reacquaint myself with it. That's probably what I need to do.

No external FX used."