MATRIXSYNTH: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Roland Juno 60 - Sound Exploration Through Arpeggio's (no fx, no talking, 4k)

video upload by Metralon

"Playing around with this amazing synth and the onboard arpeggio engine.

00:00 one
05:11 two
07:27 three
08:44 four
10:36 five
11:50 six
14:17 seven
14:58 eight
17:29 nine
18:46 ten
20:04 eleven
25:09 twelve
26:25 thirteen
27:32 fourteen

AUDIO:
Recorded through RME UFX+ @ 48kHz 24bit //
then compressed to AAC192 Kb/s within the H.264 MP4 file //
then uploaded to Youtube and probably converted + compressed again //

No processing or plugins were added, except for a Waves L2 for dithering on the masterbus."

Situation - Yazoo (instrumental cover by Munatix), on Sequential Circuits Pro-One

video upload by Munatix

"Remember this dance-floor classic? 🕺 Our instrumental version of Yazoo's 'Situation' pays homage to the iconic song that topped the charts in the 80s. From the original remixes to its lasting influence on popular music, 'Situation' continues to inspire. Besides the drums, fully recorded on the Sequential Circuits Pro One synthesizer. Share with us your memories of this timeless track!"

PlantsSystem-WaveOver

video upload by plantssystem

"'WaveOver' was produced using the Waldorf nave. The track features rich synthesizer textures and wave-like melodies, inviting the listener into a fantastical world of sound. The deep bass line and emotive chord progression combine to create a memorable and impressive atmosphere. The overlapping and moving sounds unfold dynamically, providing the listener with a new sensation.
#synth #plantssystem"

#techno Jam with #tesseract MODULAR - Tukra and Step Fader MKII feat Osiris and Ring

video upload by Flat Round Modular Music

"Two sequencers, one goal. Live live live.
They are very useful with no menus; One knob or one button, one function.
Simple in appearance, but powerful.
Maybe there look seems to be dated, but don't trust appearances, these are beast.
Try theme..buy theme (I'm not sponsored !)"

Chris McDowell

video upload by Chris McDowell

"On the way out the door, Super presents ROOM. Simple, tasty, retro reverb. Based on a big loop of modulated all pass delay lines running on an STM32G431.
https://www.supersynthesis.com/produc..."

Update:

Super "CHORUS" module demo - sound only!

video upload by Chris McDowell

"On the way out the door, Super presents: CHORUS. It's what it says, a chorus effect unit, with a delay line that goes a bit longer than chorus might normally. An internal LFO gives you standard chorus behavior, and a CV input lets you modulate the delay time with external sources (heavily demo'd here!)."

Biopower Audio Introduces HI FIVE System CV Controllers

video upload by Biopower Audio

"The HI FIVE Eurorack synthesizer module is an 8 hp universal interface for remote CV controllers. It pairs via analog signals over ethernet cable with the DIG IT! joystick and MANUAL OVERRIDE faderbank, with large easy to understand controls and bright LEDs.

Turn your solo jam into a playtime with kids, a modular synthesis tutorial, or a drum circle with friends by passing the controller around!"

via Biopower Audio

UNIVERSAL INTERFACE FOR REMOTE CV CONTROLLERS

DIG IT! JOYSTICK & PRESSURE POINT W/ VU METERS, FADER & 2 BUTTONS

MANUAL OVERRIDE FIVE LONG FADER & BUTTON PAIRS

HI FIVE works with DIG IT! or MANUAL OVERRIDE as a remote CV controller system that expands the expressive and social range of your Eurorack modular synthesizer. Turn your solo jam into a playtime with kids, a modular synthesis tutorial, or a drum circle with friends by passing the controller around!

HI FIVE sends +12V and receives five analog CV signals over an ethernet cable from a (potentially) infinite variety of CV controllers.

Each CV channel can be attenuverted +/-10V and offset +/-5V before its output.

RJ45 development PCBs are available. Design your own dream controller!
DIG IT! controls its five CV channels with a joystick, FSR pressure point, a bright arcade-style LED solo button and a LED button and 45mm fader pair. The buttons have on-momentary off and off-momentary on settings.

MANUAL OVERRIDE controls CV with 60 mm faders and LED button pairs similar to channel E of DIG IT! on all five channels.

Standard color schemes for LEDs, buttons and fader caps are Rainbow (red-orange-yellow-green-blue), and Biopower Green. For an extra charge, we will build custom any combination of these colors (and white with black faders).

3U Eurorack panels are also available for DIG IT! and MANUAL OVERRIDE. When mounted in your rack, the controllers connect to HI FIVE with a 2x4 IDC ribbon cable."

Super Synthesis is Shutting Down Dec 31 w/ Big Sale & Two New Modules

via Super Synthesis

"It is with bittersweet excitement I announce that Super Synthesis is closing Dec 31st, 2024. That will be right around 11.5 years, and it's been a total blast. I started Super when I was 23 years old making format-less kits and noise boxes instead of finishing my EE degree. I still am pretty sure that was the right move lol... ask again when I'm 120! I will keep supporting all of my modules forever, and the current lineup will live on as DIY kits from Synthcube, and as open source designs on the Super github. I'll probably keep putting new stuff there too as it gets finished, as open designs and synth education have been my goal and priority since day one.

On Jan 1, the Super store will close down for good. Until then, everything is discounted in an effort to liquidate stock. Right now your whole order is 40% off. If anything is left by the holidays, that discount will get deeper! I really just want this stuff in people's racks.

This is a good and happy thing. If anyone is curious about anything, starting or running or closing Super, it's one of my favorite things to talk about.

After this post on reddit, I sold out overnight:

'Enough people have reached out wanting to know about a final run or hidden stock that I've decided to try something that I've strictly avoided the past 11 years: a pre-order.

I totally want to do another run, but I can't justify buying stuff that may end up undoing the magic of selling out of my stock!

Between now (Friday night, 9/27) and a week from now (next Friday night, 10/4) I have enabled purchase of all modules (including two new modules that no one has ever seen!). At the end of the week, I'll shut down ordering and get everything made. It will take about 4 weeks to get boards made by robots and modules assembled by homie Matt (Matt rules), then I'll ship them all out. If this is too long, I understand! I think it's the only way I can really go about this, though. Since I'm going to start spending the money on production immediately following this 1 week period, there will be no refunds once it closes. If you need to cancel your order, make sure you reach out before then!

I have been working on a reverb and a chorus for the past couple of years. I love them, but funds and time and various things got in the way of actually releasing them. They're both kind of noisy, mono, sort of imperfect, and totally badass. I'll try to get some demos up, but at $59.40 ($99 at the 40% discount), you could just grab one or both and support j'boy! This reverb was a blast to develop. I got to learn all about vintage resource-constrained reverbs and came up with an original algorithm that is super tasty and useful. The chorus module is a little less exciting, I guess, but the delay time goes up to about 1/3 of a second so it's really just badass modulated delay. Check them both out:

https://www.supersynthesis.com/products/room
https://www.supersynthesis.com/products/chorus"

"ROOM is a simple reverb effect boasting much tasty character comprised of modulated all pass delay lines with high and low pass filters in the main feedback path.

FEEDBACK controls the overall feedback around the loop. At max, the verb will sustain nearly indefinitely.

LP and HP control the cutoff frequencies of the high-pass and low-pass filters in the main feedback path. Adjust LP for darker, danker, sounds. Adjust HP to remove boom, simulate smaller spaces, or create long twinkly sizzles.

SIZE controls the length of the internal delay lines. At minimum you get little cabinets or bathrooms, at max you get deep halls and spacious canyons.

ROOM is retro. It's kind of noisy. It is deliciously useful.

schematics and more on our github"

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WINTERMUTE Alternative firmware: Music Box

video upload by SPHERICAL SOUND SOCIETY

"This is the first alternative firmware for WINTERMUTE. It´s called Music Box and it´s more focused in melodies as opposite of the regular one that is more rithmic/IDM in nature.

So WINTERMUTE already ships with 2 firmwares and will get more as time happens.

You can order it already in Tindie and in our webpage.

Our webpage has an additional free shipping over 100€ during this month.

https://sphericalsoundsociety.com/

https://www.tindie.com/products/jc204...

You can download the quick start manual here:

https://github.com/spherical-sound-so..."

PlantsSystem-Spec

video upload by plantssystem

"The equipment used in 'Spec' is Waldorf nave and attack, Sequential Prophet-5.
#synth #plantssystem"

D'Amery Upright Piano for Kurzweil K2700/Forte/PC4

video upload by Inside_Joke

"Snapped this ancient D'Amery upright piano on my summerbreak in Gran Canaria, nice Airbnb rental bonus eh?

Crazy, but sampled this one with my Samsung S21 stereo phone mic. Layed it in the cabinet for some really closed-up sampling (macro sampling?) At home, I was positively surprised with the results: although some compression and slight noise, it sounded fine to me.

This one is for my Patreon supporters but there are many freebies for Kurzweil users (without registration).

/ damery-upright-112947020

Slider 1 /A: key to sound latency
Slider 2 /B: AMP Decay
Slider 3 /C: AMP release
Slider 4 /D: tonedailer
Slider 5 /E: pedal down resonance
Slider 6 /F: release samples
Slider 7 /G: LPF cutoff
Slider 8 /H: tape echo
Slider 9 /I: small Cave Reverb"

Never mind the polysynths here's the wet reverb (no talk)

video upload by Richard DeHove

"It feels like the good old days of punk to replace a poly synth with a mono. Sure it's never going to do everything a real poly can do, and yes of course it's going to be drenched in reverb because that's the trick, but nuts to those expensive polys, we're improvising.

Star of the show is the Erica Synths Nightverb. It's ideally suited to the job because it has excellent tone-shaping controls. But any reverb that can go 100% wet will do. Synths are the DB-01 and LXR-02 drum machine. Using a drum machine and a reverb to replace a poly synth is especially satisfying. In fact the LXR has some useful features for this: you can cue up separate tones on each voice and then use the faders as a tone mixer, and you can assign velocity sensitivity to some or all parts.

It's a bit rough and digital at times, but bollocks to that.

0:00 DB-01 pad
0:52 Sweet LXR-02
1:47 Testing tones
3:52 Runs
4:27 Dirty digital

Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"

Arturia Minifreak - "Otherworld" 40 Presets and Sequences (Soundset)

video upload by LFOstore

"LFO.store presents 'Otherworld' Soundset for Arturia Minifreak.

Buy: https://lfostore.sellfy.store/p/artur...
More Minifreak presets: https://lfostore.sellfy.store/search/...

Welcome to the sound world of cinematics.

The sound pack is dedicated to organic and motion sounds.

In the bank you will find: sequences, arpeggios, polys, leads, plucks, bass and pads.

The Arturia Minifreak is an incredible synth with amazing features and sound that never ceases to amaze and inspire.

40 presets and sequences are waiting for you and are ready to fill your compositions with new colors and inspire creativity.

Cinematic, Electronic, Ambient, create new musical worlds with
Arturia Minifreak and "Otherworld"

Each patch of our sound set is musical and can be immediately used in your tracks and production.

Enjoy and let the music be with you!"

1971 Gibson Maestro MRK-2 Analog Drum Machine Box SN 15325

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
video upload by keyboard resource

"Everything is hardwired: start/stop foot pedal, output cable (with 1/4" mono jack) and power cord. It has a little compartment in the back where you can stuff all the cables and pedal for carrying around with handle on top. The unit is front-heavy and has rubber feet on the back. So, I guess it was supposed to be laid flat on the back or mounted to a stand with a screw since there's a female screw socket on the center of the back. You can tweak the sounds with the trim pots inside including making the bass drum sound self-oscillate like a Roland TR-808."

via this listing

Pics of the inside below.

"Historic, simple, preset vintage drum machine. Works good. It's made for USA/Canada voltage (~115V 60Hz) and two-prong power plug. See video of actual item for sale.

Includes start/stop foot pedal. Everything is hardwired: start/stop foot pedal, output cable (with 1/4" mono jack) and power cord. It has a little compartment in the back where you can stuff all the cables and pedal for carrying around with handle on top. The unit is front-heavy and has rubber feet on the back. So, I guess it was supposed to be laid flat on the back or mounted to a stand with a screw since there's a female screw socket on the center of the back. You can tweak the sounds with the trim pots inside including making the bass drum sound self-oscillate like a Roland TR-808."

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Metasonix - T1 & D-2000 [The Happy Couple]

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via this listing, also on Reverb

NOISEBUG Reverb | Noisebug eBay

"Both units are preowned. Both units are in incredible condition. Each comes with the original PSU.

In a world where fury once ruled their independent hearts, T1 and D-2000 have forged an electrifying bond that transcends their explosive tempers. Once two of the angriest souls around, they discovered that beneath the surface of their rage lay a profound connection. Together, they channel their frustrations into a unique form of expressive tube warmth—Their voices resonate with a powerful mix of raw energy, screaming passion, and valve-charged melodic noise. In their whirlwind of emotions, they’ve found happiness not in calming the storm alone, but in celebrating it together.

The Metasonix T1

is incredibly rare. With only ten ever made, this unit is number 2.

From the Metasonix T1 owner's manual:

The T1 is our FLAGSHIP instrument! Our best/worst! It is an intentionally primitive device, using late 1950s technology for the entire signal path. Do not expect it to sound or behave like a Moooooog! Do not expect it to sound or behave like a copycat machine trying to sound like a Mooooooooooooooog! Do not furiously twist the knobs in search of the 1980s DX7 tone. F*** you and f*** the 1980s! Oh, and PS: there are no presets!

Metasonix - D-2000

WARNING: this is an extremely abnormal product . If you purchased it expecting to get 'TR606-like' or 'vintage-like' drum sounds, you will be sorely disappointed. WARNING: The D-2000 is NOT a 'Linndrum' or a 'TR606 simulation' or a sample playback device! Do not expect it to sound or behave like a classic drum machine or a real drummer! Do not expect it to sound or behave like a machine trying to sound like a drummer! It is ABNORMAL. It does NOT behave like other music products. Also, please do not power it up, experiment for a few minutes, and then quickly contact us, claiming it is 'broken' or 'bad'. Each new D-2000 was tested at the factory very carefully. Many of our past products were often returned with a warranty claim that they were 'broken'. And most such 'broken' units turned out to be working perfectly. We will publicly mock anyone who returns a working D-2000 claiming it is 'broken'. The D-2000 contains five drum 'voices', which use vacuum tubes, plus a monophonic mixer also using a tube. Pushbuttons are provided to trigger each of the drum sounds. The mixer also has a CV input that can be used to completely mute the output if desired. At the far right of the panel is an 8hp space for a Eurorack synthesizer module."

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Original Pearl Syncussion SY1 - SERVICED - Drum Synthesizer SN 511414 w/ Original Case

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via this listing

"Pearl Instruments Syncussion SY1 professionally serviced and tested.

One of the best table top synths out there which is fast becoming a cult classic amongst electronic producers looking for that raw sound. Fantastic for any electronic, dance, ambient, experimental sound...sonically it's one of the best imo.

Regularly maintained this comes from a London recording studio.

What you get:

Syncussion SY1
Original Case
Adapter
Flightcase"

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Studio Electronics Omega 2 - 2000 Blue SN 1047

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via this listing

"Studio Electronics Omega 2, 2 voice analog synth. Includes 2 oberheim, moog, Roland, and arp filters (one for each voice). Note the ARP filters were bought years apart, slightly different board revision/tweaks, and sound is slightly/subtly different. Also was sent in for op-amp board upgrade to make it a little punchier. This is a sweet sounding synth, SE were on the vintage analog sound kick before it became big — a smooth beautiful sound. Blue face is not standard I think? Looks nice, sounds better. Internal battery replaced last year."

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Roland Jupiter 8 w/ Encore MIDI Mod

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via this listing

"Super clean Jupiter 8 with midi mod. Purchased newly refurbished last year and only used in studio since. Cosmetically it’s in excellent shape, it functions flawlessly, and it sounds like a Jupiter 8 should (which is very good, for the uninitiated).

It‘s an older version from before midi was factory fitted, so this has the encore mod. It’s midi in only, and the port is the existing DIN sync port. Sync still works, just doubles as midi.

Local pickup in Brooklyn GREATLY preferred, but shipping within the lower 48 possible."

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OBERHEIM MATRIX 6

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via this listing

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ROLAND D-50 w/ Original Box

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via this listing

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Boss DR-55 Dr. Rhythm w/ Original Box

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via this listing

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Helical Autoregressive Synthesizer - first look

video upload by John Schussler

"This module really spoke to me when I saw the first demo. Very ambient, but
also with lots of potential since you can swap out the wave tables.

I don't have the expander yet, but will definitely be adding it since some of the
filter behavior possible with it isn't possible simply by adding a filter after
the module in your chain.

This is just the first look, so I've not tried swapping out the wavetables.
That will probably be an endless quest to find the "perfect" one, which
may or may not be fruitful.

Lots of reverb here. That's about it. And later in the vid some delay.

00:00 Intro
00:20 Drone
07:55 Short envelope
12:58 Sequence and modulation"