MATRIXSYNTH: Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Tuesday, July 02, 2024

Lovelier by the Flower | Prophet 5

video upload by hvegel

"sounds from a lifetime ago, that's what this Prophet 5 brings into a full recall."

Korg DW-8000 soundscape - A shadow is near

video upload by MIDERA

"After fixing and playing the Kawai SX-240, I had searched for other synths that were similar to, or equal to the SX-240. The DW-8000 came across as a potential candidate. I found one locally for a good price ($350) from the original owner. It had more issues than I realized when I arrived. Half of the tact switches were difficult to press. Two keys were cracked and three keys needed complete replacement, so I replaced all the keys and replaced all the tact switches. The price ended up substantially more, doesn't it always?

I reached out to the seller to let them know that I fixed it all up and it's back to 100%. They said thanks, and then dropped out of the conversation. I guess not surprising, but I guess they really didn't want to know any more about the synth they had since the 1980s, not that I planned to continue communicating with them or anything. Just seemed weird to me, like I annoyed them by telling them I was taking better care of it? I don't know.

Anyway - here is my first musings with it before I did any repairs. Note that I did at one point have a Korg DW-8000. I sold it because 'The Korg Radias has the same waveforms' which was obviously a stupid reason to part with it.

That said - I doubt it will stay long term. Many things have happened since I posted this video (uploaded June 13th, 2024), and this is just another excellent synth I do not think I need.

Eventide Blackhole VST used for reverb."

ectocore w/ live coding

video upload by infinitedigits

"playing around with the ectocore (https://getectocore.com/)

using a live-coding thing I'm writing to generate the bass/melodies/arpeggios."

Floating Texture (GND-1T, monome norns, grid, arc)

video upload by Shirato_Noise

"Sketch of Sound Experiments."

This Is Too Good: Dirtywave M8 Tracker and The Octatrack Performance Mixer

video upload by EZBOT

Update: video embed fixed. Moved the post up.

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Transport | Prophet 5 + OB-6

video upload by hvegel

"this must be the perfect pairing. they sound so dissimilar, yet when paired, it's quite nearly impossible to tell where one begins and the other ends. Prophet 5, OB-6, Chroma Console and Blackhole reverb dealing with the world's problems quite fairly."

Corsynth - C115 Dual LFO

video upload by NOISEBUG

https://www.noisebug.net/

"Cor #synthesizer #eurorack #synth #analogsynthesizer #modularsynth #mumodular synth - C115 Dual LFO
Two LFOs in one space!

LFO1 range : 20 seconds per cycle to 20Hz (can be extended using CV).
LFO2 range : 40 seconds per cycle to 10Hz
Each LFO has an independent Sync input that will reset the LFO.
LFO1 is voltage controlled. It has a FM input with attenuator.
LFO2 triangle wave is normalized to the LFO1's FM input. This connection allows to create complex modulations without any patching. The normalization will be broken if a patch cable is inserted into the FM input.
LFO1 has two waveforms available simultaneously Triangle and Saw
LFO2 has three waveforms available simultaneously , Triangle, Sine and Square."

SyntGazos Boutique Limited Edition Digital Multi Complex Synthesizer Unit by TSL Studio Equipment

video upload by TSL Studio Equipment

Product Name: SyntGazos Synthesizer
Designer: George Tsomokos by TSL Studio Equipment
Type: Digital Multi Complex Synthesizer Unit

Overview

The SyntGazos is a versatile and powerful synthesizer designed for musicians and sound designers who seek a unique and customizable instrument. With its rich set of features and high-quality sound generation capabilities, SyntGazos provides endless possibilities for creating and exploring new sounds.

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I Wanna Be Adored (Stone Roses Modular Synth cover)

video upload by Planter Music

"What a great song and what a great bass line.

ASQ-1 is sequencing two dixies through a Dannysound filter then the circadian rhythm is sequencing the squid salmple for the drums."

Giallo - A New Optigan Disc by Hainbach

via Optigan

"A NEW Optigan compatible disc, GIALLO is a genre of B-movies that was popular in 1970s Italy and found a cult following among cineastes. These cheap horror and thriller flicks featured soundtracks that were as raw as they were fantastic. This disc pays homage to their shocking and ghostly sound. A fan of the sound, Hainbach recorded two rare Italian synthesizers, the Farfisa Polychrome and the Elgam Carousel. Made with varispeed in mind, this disc adds a dark shimmer to your own scores."

Waldorf Rocket Synthesizer Tests

video uploads by Davide Ciacco

"Testing the Waldorf rocket synthesizer, going through a Boss Multi Overtone MO-2 and a TC Electronic Fluorescence shimmer reverb"

Just 25 Minutes Of Valve Oscillators Dancing With Each other, Blissful Tones Of the Bruel & Kjaer's

video upload by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

"HEADPHONES OR SPEAKERS RECOMMENDED. A follow on from the video the other day setting up this room! here are some sounds. Download the WAV of the sounds here, amongst many more sounds including samples from this setup! :- https://www.patreon.com/posts/107342279"

Modular is better when it's dynamic! // 3 patches with Impulse Dynamics by Steady State Fate (SSF)

video upload by DivKid

"In this 3 patches* video we look at the Impulse Dynamics by Steady State Fate, a 6HP Eurorack module that generates pulses and envelopes and controls them (or external signals) dynamically. Which is to say it can vary the level of them over time. There's some clever digital VCA zero cross tech in the design for syncing audio and modulation sources and the ability to process modulation or audio while also doing the thing I love which is adding dynamics (think velocity, or level changes) to envelopes and envelope decays over time.

*3 patches is my shorter demo series that distills what I typically make (longer in depth fulsome affairs) into a trio of patches and ideas. It's also more exploratory in pace, so I hope you enjoy and follow along!"

**TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS**
00:00 Hello & previews
00:35 What is the Impulse Dynamics?
01:23 Feature & panel run down
02:46 Adding groove to beats & funk to synth lines
06:36 Audio wave shaping - PWM & retracting exponential saws
08:41 S&H modulated VCA processed modulation

The power of stepped random voltages: create infinite textures with just thee modules

video upload by Frap Tools

"This Week Federico takes us for a tour of one of his favorite techniques: random S&H everywhere!

We will use a single S&H from Sapèl, multiply it through the 333, and patch it to many points of Brenso's complex section. Thanks to its many attenuverters, it will be possible to create a drone sound that will change its timber infinite times at every clock strike."

Oberheim OB-X8 Evolved: Free OS v2.0 Update Delivers Powerful New Features

video upload by Oberheim Official

Highlights:

THE OBERHEIM LEGACY IS YOURS

We're excited to announce the arrival of the free OB-X8 OS v2.0 update, a powerful OS expansion that unlocks significant creative possibilities for your OB-X8.

Immerse yourself in binaural worlds: Craft breathtaking sonic landscapes with the OB-X8's intuitive new stereo imaging mode.

Simultaneously selectable waveshapes for each oscillator extend timbral variety.

More sound sculpting power: Experience fuller, richer bass tones with the new 4-Pole Low Pass filter type.

Additional LFO destinations: Independent VCO modulation weaves new sonic textures.

We didn’t stop there. The OB-X8 OS v2.0 update offers a host of additional performance enhancements:

Extend your sonic palette with the expanded Split and Double memory locations, allowing for more soundscape combinations.

Take command of your rhythms with the arpeggiator's new selectable note division values for clock sync.

Poly chain seamlessly connects and controls multiple instruments, empowering you to create massive 32-voice epics.

Nuanced expression at your fingertips: MPE support introduces new levels of dynamic articulation in your performances.

The OB-X8 OS v2.0 update is a testament to Oberheim's unwavering commitment to continue providing professional instruments for creating groundbreaking art. Ready to embrace the future of Analog? Download the free OB-X8 OS v2.0 update today and rediscover the vast potential of your OB-X8.

Click here to download the update and unleash your sonic legacy!

We can't wait to hear what you create.

Sincerely,

The Oberheim Team

And the full Press Release:

San Francisco, CA – July 2nd, 2024 – Oberheim, the legendary synthesizer brand synonymous with sonic excellence and innovation, announces a free v2.0 software update for their acclaimed OB-X8 polysynth, further solidifying its position as the pinnacle of modern analog synthesis. In just two short years, OB-X8 has become the gold standard, used in countless recordings around the world, but the Oberheim team continues to discover new ways to make the best even better.

Synthesis enhancements take center stage in the OB-X8 OS v2.0 update, broadening its sound palette with the ability to select simultaneous waveshapes in each oscillator for more complex timbral variations. Along with the OB-X8’s six iconic filter modes from the SEM, OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-X8, a new 4-Pole low pass filter type has been added that provides fuller, richer bass tones at high resonance than ever before in an Oberheim synth. And for sound designers seeking more dynamic soundscapes, independent LFO modulation per VCO level enables greater control over fluidly mixing waveform textures. On top of that, the arpeggiator's clock sync, with its selectable note division values, empowers musicians with expanded rhythmic control.

Immersive stereo imaging is a snap to produce with the OB-X8's intuitive new binaural mode. Create more layered sound combinations with the expanded Split and Double memory locations. Unleash 32-voice sonic epics through poly chain, which allows seamless connection and control of multiple instruments. And finally, nuanced and expressive performances come alive with the introduction of MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) support - a multi-channel MIDI extension offering finer and more natural performance articulations per note.

“At Oberheim, we have always worked hard at finding clever ways to bring more useful features to our instruments,” says Tom Oberheim. “It’s unusual to add a new filter type and oscillator waveshapes to an analog synth via a software update, but our team is sharp and tenacious – always striving to bring genuine value to the discerning musicians who love our instruments.”

Embrace the Best of Analog. Download the Free OB-X8 OS v2.0 Update Today.

FEATURES

• Instant binaural mode pans individual voices hard left and right for true stereo operation

• Simultaneously selectable waveshapes for each oscillator extends timbral variety

• New 4-Pole low pass filter type with fuller bass at high resonance

• New VCO 1 and 2 level LFO modulation destinations for independent timbral mixing

• Arpeggiator clock sync now has selectable note division values for expanded rhythmic control

• Twice the Split and Double memory locations, including program storage directly in the new banks for 512 more stored sounds

• Separate MIDI channels for lower/upper split bi-timbral operation

• Poly chain for up to 32 voices with 4 connected instruments

• MPE for new levels of expressiveness

https://oberheim.com/products/ob-x8/

New Oberheim TEO-5 Analog Synthesiser w/ CALC

video upload by GAK

"Chris pops into GAK to show us the new Oberheim TEO-5 Analog Synthesiser arriving in stores soon.

Dive into TEO-5's spot-on OB-8 envelope emulations, among the multitudes of modulations shaping your sounds with pinpoint precision. Then, unleash the dual digital effects, letting chorus, delay, and reverb paint your sonic canvas. And for a taste of true Oberheim alchemy, dial in emulations of Tom's legendary Phase Shifter and Ring Modulator, conjuring swirling textures and metallic resonances straight from the golden age of synthesis."

Oberheim OBX8 Experiment

video upload by darksideothetune

"An experimental track created entirely with the OBX8 synthesizer in three tracks. The piece is an improvisational exploration, with every element produced in real-time. This track focuses on showcasing the potential of the OBX8 through spontaneous composition, offering listeners a unique auditory experience shaped by the nuances of this instrument. #OBX8 #AnalogSynthesizer #ambientmusic"

Oberheim OB-X8 - Sound Bank '79

video upload by Polydata

"Drawing from the earliest days of polyphonic synthesizers, Sound Bank ‘79 for the Oberheim OB-X8 finds its inspiration in synthesizer music found in documentaries and library music from the late 70’s and early 80’s.

A sound bank comprising 64 patches (8 full groups) for instant inspiration, this set was painstakingly crafted to bring the absolute best out of this fantastic instrument. I was blown away by the quality of tone in this synthesizer, and the sounds speak for themselves.

Recorded completely dry with no effects or processing.

Store Link: polydata.bigcartel.com

POLYDATA music
polydata.bandcamp.com"

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CME XKey Gets an Update

Press release follows:

"ESI masters mobile MIDI controller keyboard market, introducing new 2024 models of Xkey 25 and Xkey 37 in close collaboration with Artesia Pro

LEONBERG, GERMANY: working in close collaboration with San Diego, CA, USA-headquartered electronic musical instruments and music production equipment specialist Artesia Pro, professional and semi-professional audio equipment vendor ESI is proud to introduce the new 2024 models of the already acclaimed Xkey 25 and Xkey 37 — famed for creatively combining portable, ultra-thin, rugged, brushed aluminium metal casings with polyphonic aftertouch to create the ultimate mobile MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) controller keyboards capable of going wherever their users’ music might take them — as of July 2…

So what, exactly, is new about the 2024 models of the Xkey 25 and Xkey 37 mobile MIDI controller keyboards, then? They are engineered with an exceptionally stable USB-C connection to ensure seamless, class-compliant interfacing with current PCs, Macs, and mobile devices for starters. Then their full-sized keys offer not only amazing response and velocity sensitivity but also provide polyphonic aftertouch, affording musicians access to unparalleled expressive capabilities. It is also fair to say that their intuitive smart buttons enhance playability, providing instant access to MODULATION and SUSTAIN functions. Furthermore, Xkey 37 boasts an adapter cable for 5-pin MIDI OUT, as well as connections for EXPRESSION and SUSTAIN pedals.

But both Xkey 25 and Xkey 37 include licences for Bitwig’s Bitwig Studio 8-Track — a trim and effective DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) with which to start producing, performing, and designing sounds like a pro — and Steinberg’s WaveLab LE — an easy-to-use mastering and audio editing software to turn computers into an audio analysing, editing, and publishing studio — for PC and Mac, as well as Steinberg’s Cubasis LE — a compact version of the multi- award-winning, professional music studio app, providing the same look and feel of its bigger brother, Cubase — for iOS. In addition, Xkey 25 and Xkey 37 users gain access to robust cross-platform editing software, enabling comprehensive customisation of their MIDI controller keyboard’s parameters, plus ESI’s esteemed multi-client, multi- device MIDI driver for Windows.

“We are very excited that we have been able to work with the feedback from the existing Xkey user community when developing the new models.” So says ESI Audiotechnik CEO Claus Riethmüller, justifiably proud of his company’s latest collaborative achievement — advancing already acclaimed mobile MIDI controller keyboards to master a hotly contested market with new 2024 models made possible by working in close collaboration with Artesia Pro.

The new 2024 models of the Xkey 25 and Xkey 37 MIDI controller keyboards will initially start shipping in Europe — with an MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) of €149.00 EUR and €249.00 EUR, respectively — in July, followed by a global release about a month later. (Local ESI distributors can be selected by country from here: https://www.esi-audio.com/company/distributors/)

For more in-depth information, please visit the dedicated Xkey 25 webpage here: https://www.esi-audio.com/products/xkey25/

For more in-depth information, please visit the dedicated Xkey 37 webpage here: https://www.esi-audio.com/products/xkey37/"

Five12 Vector mk2. Dual chance lanes for pitch. It’s great.

video upload by Steve Turner

http://www.five12.com

The man who wouldn't let Roland synths die: DINSYNC on the Why We Bleep podcast.

video upload by mylarmelodies

"Today we meet Paul Barker of DINSYNC - a man who made it possible to build a brand new and factory-accurate replica of the 303, 808, 909 and 101 - and talk acid house, those Roland classics, and much more besides. SUPPORT THE POD: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies"

https://www.re-303.com/

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