MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, March 6, 2025

Thursday, March 06, 2025

ESK - No Input Mixer Symphonic Drone

video upload by Metunar

ESK - No Input Mixer Symphonic Drone 2

video upload by Metunar

"Another feedback drone with a no input mixer patch.
The sound sources are 10 feedback loops from an Allen & Heath WZ3 14:4:2 analog mixer (white fader on the mixer) and 2 filtered noises form the Clavia/Nord G2 Engine (blue Fader).
All this sounds go parallel into 6 effects sends. 3 sends of them go to the modified Roland VG-8 (red fader) and the other 3 go to the Nord G2 Engine with filtered delay and reverb (yellow fader)."

http://www.metunar.ch

Introducing SEOK Synthesizers - Handcrafted Synthesizers from Sweden

SEOK x Artist // John och Julius //video upload by SEOK synthesizers

"⚠️ WARNING: This video contains flashing lights!

What you see is an improvisation within a limited concept.
Big thanks to ‪@johnochjulius‬ for kicking off our new YouTube series SEOK x ARTIST!

📷 Photo, visuals, and editing by the artist.

🔗 More from the artist:
🌍 https://johnochjulius.xyz/
/ johnochjulius

SEOK x ARTIST

A collaboration where an artist unleashes their creative madness on our gear. They dive in, explore, and shape their own workflow within a set time. In the end, they create something - be it a live improvisation, a track, or pure experimentation. We capture it all, letting the artist share their insights and experience along the way. Raw, fun, and authentic. The way good music should be made!"

SEOK - PHASES - phase shifting clock divider [DEMO no talk]

video upload by SEOK synthesizers

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Make Noise ~ 0 CTRL ~ 1

video upload by Ebotronix

Make Noise ~ 0 CTRL ~ 2

video upload by Ebotronix

Make Noise , 0 CTRL , STO, DPO, MMG, Maths, Optomix,Xpan,
Doepfer R 2m,
Intellijel ,Quad Inverter,
Tunefish Modular, µ Peaks,
Ornament and Crime, Arabian Scale,
notes (in cents): 0, 100, 400, 500, 700, 800, 1100,
Strymon Big Sky MX, controlled by,
ATO Faderbank 16 n , with Midi CC,
06.03.2025
vid # 2486 & 2487

Trogotronic WaveWraith 673

video upload by The Mephitif

"First 5 minutes with Trogotronic's Desktop Synth"

Three new Set creation features on the myTRACKS version 2.0 firmware

video upload by Blipblox Sound Lab

"The myTRACKS firmware 2.0 includes new features to make it easier to create and customize your own Sets:

-Hold down FREAK and press any pad to select row for a new Clip recording
-Hold down FREAK and press any INSTR button. Then send 5 notes into the myTRACKS over USB-MIDI on the MIDI channel that matches the Track number to re-assign the pads in NOTE mode. Use MIDI channel 5 to re-assign the Drums.
-myTRACKS can now record Clips using MIDI notes coming in from the USB-MIDI.

This video explains these features and how to use them.

Recording new drum loops from incoming MIDI notes is not yet supported in version 2.0

Download a demo copy of Ableton Live here:
https://www.ableton.com/en/trial/

Explore our full range of Blipblox instruments here: https://blipblox.com/collections/blip...

0:00 Intro
0:46 Select the exact pad you want a new clip to be recorded on
2:50 Re-assign the notes the pads play in Note Mode by sending the notes in via USB-MIDI
6:35 'Import' sequences from your DAW into the myTRACKS via USB-MIDI clip recording"

Cinematic Ambient w/ Prophet-10, OP-1 field, MOOD MK2, TENORI-ON | Stratum 2025-03-06 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece created using the YAMAHA TENORI-ON, ‪@teenageengineering‬ OP-1 field, ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-10, and a DIY noise box.

The OP-1 field's sound is processed into a drone using the ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ MOOD MK II while performing.

The TENORI-ON also produces drones, with its sound altered through reverb and filtering via ‪@strymon‬ NIGHTSKY.

The noise box is played using hands or brushes, and its sound is processed into a lo-fi character using LOSSY and then reverberated with ‪@gfisys‬ SPECULAR TEMPUS.

The Prophet-10 is used to perform sounds that bridge the melody and the drone."

Oberheim OB-X8 and Lexicon 480l

video upload by INHALTVIDEO

Famous Oberheim Synthesizer Sounds

video upload by RetroSound

"(c)2007-25 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

❤️ Support #RetroSound channel: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com

Famous Oberheim Synthesizer Sounds part4

0:06 Styx - Mr. Roboto
0:18 Pat Metheny - This Is Not America
0:28 Sylvester Levay - Airwolf Theme
0:38 Talk Talk - Living In Another World
0:51 J.- M. Jarre - Overture
1:02 Queen - Radio Ga Ga
1:16 Man Without Hats - Safety Dance
1:25 ELO - Secret Messages
1:35 Jermaine Jackson - When The Rain Begins To Fall
1:45 Journey - Separate Ways
1:57 Space - Magic Fly
2:10 Kenny G - Songbird"

SERGE Eurorack layered - featuring Medusa

video upload by Serge Modular | Random*Source

"Layering 2 patches / takes (using a slightly modified setup) for more complexity. Both patches and setup by patchboi Teo."

47-03.06.2025

video upload by stretta

Voice 1: Cwejman S1mk2 (vib string),
Voice 2: Intellijel Cascadia (vaguely horny) (out of frame)
Voice 3: modular Cwejman VCO - Makenoise QMMG lopass - QMMG VCA
Voice 4: modular Plaits - Makenoise QMMG lopass - QMMG VCA
Voice 5 modular XPO - QPAS (also using QPAS as a VCA)

"Ableton Live was used with bespoke M4L Risset devices.

9645CBF78C400679F62681A658F7B99DA91645F36BCF0FEA5D95BBA86BE8893B35B3CF9DE528741D85E2C5784F574436064CCC4B401A93DE1E17742C506859F5

Cat is a 17-18 year old F Balinese. Her name is Mia."
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The cables match her eyes.

ShapeStage Morphing AUv3 FX for iOS

video upload by Cem Olcay

"I’ve released my new FX app ShapeStage. It has 4 stages of with drive, character, pitch shifting, time effects, stereo spread, and granular texture generator. You can morph between the stages smoothly with the crossfader at the top. Also, it has 3 LFOs, 2 EGs (MIDI triggered or looping), and an envelope follower. With the mod matrix, you can modulate the stage parameters, stage morph, and mod parameters (LFO rate, EG decay etc) and create complex modulations as well."

https://keybudapp.com/shapestage
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shapestage-morphing-auv3-fx/id6740706121

Lisa Bella Donna - “Our Children Deserve a Warless World” (in-studio session).

video upload by Lisa Bella Donna

"Studio session, instant composition with the Moog Sound Studio and a few spices from the large modular system.

A simple piece and prayer of kinder days for our kids coming up in this world. Children are the true believers in the dreams of our future. Let’s leave something more for them…

In love & music,
Lisa Bella Donna"

Syntheast 2025 - Impressions, Interviews and Performances

video upload by sonicstate

"Syntheast was on a couple of weeks back, now in its third year, it's become a well established synth show with exhibitors, performances, and talks - and a friendly vibe.

Regular contributor Paulee Bow (‪@magicalsynthadventure3216‬ ) had a slot playing an improvised set with the organizer Robin Vincent (‪@MoltenMusicTech‬ ) so we sent them a phone trig to capture some of the people and performances from the 3 day event.

Thanks to those who spoke to Paulee and Robin Vincent for the additional footage.

https://Syntheast.com
https://www.electronicsound.co.uk/

00:00:00 Introduction and highlights
00:03:20 Chat with Robin Vincent
00:05:38 Chat With Gaz Williams
00:07:50 ‪@ElectronicSound‬ Magazine
00:09:50 Luke from Korg
00:12:28 Oli Freke http://synthevolution.net
00:14:05 ‪@ProSynthNetwork‬ Peter James-Stephen
00:14:40 Paul from PWM https://www.1pwm.com/
00:17:49 Chris Calcutt ‪@-CALC-‬
00:19:53 http://clacktronics.co.uk
00:20:22 Live performances collection
00:27:14 Final thoughts"

Endorphines Ground Control: My Favorite Features, And Firmware 3.0

video upload by Matt Lowery

"Well well well What do we have here? The Endorphines Ground Control, that's what. This sequencer has stolen my heart, and I'd love to tell you why. Grab a beverage and let's do this thing.

00:00 oh hey
01:10 keyboard is good
02:40 polysomethings
03:43 so many outs
04:37 cv control
05:05 crafting a banger
14:00 so random
23:20 pattern chaining"

Uber Prophet-6 MODX Sample Pack Yamaha Montage Sequential Synthesizer

video upload by Rik Marston Official

"I love this collection the most, it sounds MASSIVE! The original Prophet-6
is so powerful, so is this sample pack! Watch your volume levels!
All three Prophet-6 collections are only $16.99 each on my Ahnyxian Sound Design store on Etsy!
Check it out! So many other titles to choose from!
Safe, same day digital downloads!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AhnyxianSou..."

How to use VCV Switches in VCV Rack

video upload by Omri Cohen

"You can find this patch, along with many others, available on my Patreon page - / 123685170

I publish regularly on Patreon additional patch from scratch videos - / 411040

00:00 - Introduction
01:05 - Switching between waveforms
09:07 - Switching between FX
15:48 - Adding randomness
25:33 - Wave splicing"

Korg multi/poly native: First Look and Listen, Micro-review! (Live from Margaritaville)

video upload by Keith Crosley

"At long last, Korg multi/poly native has arrived! Now you can have the awesome virtual analog sound of multi/poly on your desktop (in standalone mode) or as a VST in your DAW. Of course, it sounds exactly like the hardware... Which is to say, it sounds wonderful. I run through some of my previous Korg multi/poly patches (featured in my previous three-part review and deep dive series), talk briefly about the 3 oscillators, give you a quick look at the interface, and show off a few new wavetable sounds based on the "timbral extraction" techniques from KRC Orchestral Impressions. Also, I'm wasting away in Margaritaville -- literally -- so grab your shaker of salt and join me for this yacht-rock-a-go-go episode of your favorite talky synthesizer content show.

TRY or BUY KORG MULTI/POLY NATIVE HERE:
https://www.korg.com/us/products/soft...

Buy in the Korg store ($149 intro price special, and well worth it, if ya ask me):
https://korg.shop/software/natives/si...

KRC Mathwaves full collection -- 160,000+ wavetables, including new multi/poly inspired wavetables and the "Varieties of Noise" sample library -- usually $29, can be yours for just $20 using code SANDRA at checkout or by following this link: https://www.wavetables.lol/l/wavetabl...

KRC Orchestral Impressions wavetable collection -- more than 38,000 wavetables sourced from acoustic instrument samples, just $5!:
https://www.wavetables.lol/l/orch?lay...

KRC Mathwaves free wavetables sampler (1600+ wavetables, absolutely FREE): https://www.wavetables.lol/l/free?lay..."

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Korg multi/poly Native
01:15 Overview of Korg multi/poly Features
02:25 Beta Testing Insights
03:48 Wavetable Collection Introduction
04:38 Recording Environment and Setup
05:24 Challenges with Travel Setup
06:40 Unique Sound Patches Demonstration
08:13 Visualizing Waveforms and Modulation
09:18 Filter Emulations and Sound Design
11:29 Analog Synthesizer Comparisons
13:18 Advanced Features and Settings
15:29 Dynamic Voice Allocation and Performance
19:24 Exploring Filter Types and Characteristics
21:44 Techniques for Enhancing Filter Sounds
23:35 Unique Sound Effects
24:31 Combining Digital and Analog Sounds
26:06 Experimenting with Filter Emulations
28:53 Old School Flavor in Synthesis
30:16 Creative Sound Design Techniques
32:15 Integrating Orchestral Wavetables
34:24 Korg multi/poly Native Release
35:09 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Additional Korg multi/poly demos by Keith Crosley

Roland MC-303 Groovebox

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Macbeth Elements

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"If you know what this is, you know the deal. If you don’t, i can just tell you that it is the best of the best modern boutique synthesizers. Ken Macbeth is a genius, and this is a masterpiece.

In excellent condition, but the spring reverb kind of comes and goes. My guess is a loose connection, but I haven’t opened it to check."

1975 Moog Minimoog Model D

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"A Cosmetically Gorgeous example of a vintage minimoog and in fully functional condition. This Minimoog has been fully serviced, restored and calibrated and built with the Rosen Sound rebuild kit. This Minimoog features the early oscillator board which has been attributed to a more raw and beefier sound. The Cabinet was professionally restored by Mosquito Fleet Design."

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Jen Syntar Analog Monophonic MIDI Mod. 1978 SN 233

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"This synth is in excellent condition and perfectly working.

The sound is big, gritty, fatty as you expect from an all analog synth and the filter really scream out loud!!!

Syntar is an analog monophonic synth born to be played with guitar via an hexaphonic pickup. The synth is now converted by Mad Rooster Lab to be played via standard MIDI!!!

It has 2 VCO both are capable of triangle, saw and pulse/square waves. VCO2 is tuned relatively to VCO1 in order to obtain some fat detuning or those classic 5ths and 7ths. Sound is fed though a lowpass VCF (24dB/oct) before reaching the VCA. VCA and VCF have independent envelopes of the atypical ADS variety (no release).

Voltage 220v."

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Vermona Mono Lancet ’15 - Analog Beast [SOUNDSET] • Custom Presets 🎹

video upload by Mr. Card

"🔊 Raw, warm, and full of character – explore the deep analog power of the Vermona Mono Lancet ’15! This Analog Beast Soundset brings you thick basses, punchy leads, growling synth textures, and expressive modulations, perfect for electronic music, synthwave, techno, and cinematic sound design. No talking – just pure sound! 🚀🎧

👉 Get the Vermona Mono Lancet ’15 – Analog Beast Soundset here:
🔗 https://www.mrcardmusic.com/product/v..."

Rob Papen RAW 2 Introduction

video upload by Rob Papen

"Introduction to the virtual synthesizer RAW-2
https://www.robpapen.com/RAW-2.html

Please note that RAW-2 is part of the eXplorer-10 bundle."

"It is time now, to evolve and use more sandpaper and to rub the edges of RAW. So please dust yourself off and welcome a grittier RAW-2!
"At the Dutch Dancefair 2014, DJ Promo (aka producer Sebastian Hoff) and DJ Free-K (aka producer Freek Vergoossen) approached Rob Papen with the idea of a synthesizer that focused more on 'distorted' sounds with an easy-to-use layout. The idea for RAW was born and developed together with creative input by the two producers mentioned above.

Now, after almost 10 years, RAW is a well-established virtual synthesizer and its edgy sound appears in many of today’s Hardcore, Hardstyle, and even used in many other styles of productions!
RAW-2 has two oscillators each with an X/Y field, to distort the waveforms by using Phase Distortion. But that's not all, you can also draw two of your own 'waveforms' and use them as LFO waveforms enabling the creation of unique 'wobble' movements.

RAW-2 now features the ‘Ribbon Controller’ carried over from BIT-2(and other plugins) which allows you to dynamically change the sound with its superb tempo-based spring-back feature.

RAW-2 has all the great Rob Papen filters to shape your sound further, but in a refreshing twist, 'EQ', ‘Waveshaper', 'Distortion' and 'LoFi' have also been added on a per voice synthesis level. Other FX such as Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Stereo delay and the amazing HQ Reverb of Rob Papen can all be added to your sound, and of course
a Cool 32-step Arpeggiator/Sequencer, and finally the preset bank manager have all been included as standard.

In true Rob Papen style, RAW-2 comes with many great new presets, and the original RAW presets with contributions from several well-known DJs and Producers for instant user inspiration!
Promo, Ophidian, Mad Dog, Deathmachine, D-Passion, Rob Fabrie, DJ Thera, N-Vitral, Tha Playah, DJ Hidden, The Viper, Warface, Stephan Jacobs, Amnesys, and many more..."

Drumkid Eurorack demo (aleatoric/random drum machine)

video upload by Bradshaw Instruments

"Drumkid is a new aleatoric drum machine module from Bradshaw Instruments, a Eurorack version of the original Drumkid from 2020, with lots of upgraded features. Buy it from https://bradshawinstruments.myshopify..."

What does it actually do?

Drumkid is essentially a standard drum machine but with the ability to add (or subtract) hits from a rhythm using probability. Imagine starting with a basic drum beat, then flipping a coin on each beat to decide whether to add an extra snare hit. Drumkid does this, but with fine control over, for instance, how often to flip the coin, which channels the coin flip will apply to, how likely the coin flip is to result in "heads", etc. In practice, this gives you several knobs (and CV input signals) which can affect the flow of randomness in a way that feels intuitive and musical, producing a sort of hybrid between programmed and live drums. It's also possible to push Drumkid outside the realm of human-playable rhythms and into weirder, glitchier beats that operate at high frequencies, creating oscillator-like sounds.

Features/specs

2 x audio outputs (CD-quality, 44.1kHz, 16-bit)
4 x trigger outputs
4 x CV inputs
Clock input/output (adjustable)
12 x parameter knobs
SD card slot for loading samples
Tap tempo
Live edit and step edit
Tuplet modes (triplet, quintuplet, septuplet)
4-digit LED display
Open source design with editable firmware
24HP, 55mm deep
Current draw: 55mA +12V, 20mA -12V

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Behringer RD78 // Review and Demo

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Superbly CHEESY The Behringer RD-78 is their take on the classic *Roland CompuRyhtm CR-78*. The CR78 was famous for having user patterns, you could actually save your own! You've heard it on loads of tracks, and as it was originally designed as an organ accompaniment - like all the OG drum machines - its got some wonderfully cheesy rhythms - who doesn't love a Beguine, Foxtrot, Tango or Mambo?"

0:00 what is it?
0:40 Classic Patterns
6:43 Writing User Patterns
9:22 Some MIDI info

Behringer TD-3, TD-3-MO, MIDI: 303 Rave Patterns/Sequences

video upload by Anton Anru

"Rave Planet is a collection of 64 patterns for Behringer TD-3 and TD-3-MO (Modded Out). The sequences are also available in MIDI Format.
They are suitable for many genres: Techno, Acid, Hardcore, Rave, Breakbeat, Electro, and others.

🗂 The sequences are organized as follows: each pattern within the group has two variations: A and B.
A contains fewer notes and articulations, making it a great starting point, while B is a more energetic and expressive version of A.
This structure allows you to evolve your bass line from "soft" to "expressive" (or vice versa) with a single click. Of course, you can also modify the sequences in real time while performing or jamming.

📦 Get these patterns in
TD-3 / TD-3-MO format: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/td-3...
MIDI format: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/midi...

🎹 For MIDI format: import a pattern into your DAW and place it on a MIDI track with any VST synth. The patterns include accents via velocity and legato notes for glides. For proper playback, use monophonic timbres with envelopes and glide set to legato mode.

⚙️ For loading the sequences to your TD-3 use the latest version of SynthTribe app. It’s available on the official Behringer website – TD-3 page – Downloads.
SynthTribe version should be 2.5.7 or higher if you use TD-3-MO."

Cage Playtronica

video upload by Robin Rimbaud-Scanner

"The Playtron MIDI controller from Playtronica gives you the chance to play pretty much anything. Using alligator clips, you can connect up to 16 objects that can conduct electricity. You might have seen videos of people playing plants or fruit for example. However, if you use conductive copper tape you can also attach this to anything you like and still play them as if a musical instruments.

As a huge admirer of the work and writings of American composer John Cage, I thought it would be interesting combine some of my book collection with the definitive sound of his prepared piano, played live on the books themselves. It's certainly not an impressive piece of music here, and know that it sounds more like someone tuning a piano (🤣), but goodness, what fun it is to physically play anything at hand! And you can marvel at how one of the books in particular just wanted to slip away 😀

Find out more about Playtronica here
https://shop.playtronica.com"

AudioScape Eurobuss VCA Buss Compressor Review

video upload by Molten Music Technology

Follow-up video here.

"The Eurobuss VCA Compressor from AudioScape Engineering is based upon the G-Series bus compressor found in classic SSL consoles. They're spun it into a Eurorack module in the hope that it might bring joy, glue and cohesion to your modular noises. Headphones recommended for this one.

AudioScape has loaned the module to me for review, no money has changed hands and I don't even get to keep it.

https://www.audio-scape.co.uk/500-ser...

Index:
Intro - 0:00
Overview - 7:59
Patch running through Eurobuss - 12:21
Making changes - 16:22
SCHPF - 18:44
Auto Ratio - 19:21
Comparison to G-Series Bus Compressor in BigSix Mixer - 24:58
Just the drums - 31:42
Threshold CV - 38:48
Sidechaining - 43:51
Conclusions - 47:49"

Rob Papen SynFeX Introduction

video upload by Rob Papen

"Introduction to the Rob Papen SynFeX FX synthesizer for Mac and PC.
https://www.robpapen.com/SynFeX.html

Please note that this plugin is part of the eXplorer-10 bundle."

"Everybody has heard the noise rises and low drops in film and contemporary music and SynFeX makes sure that you do not have to search long for your tempo-based audio FX sound!

The ‘movement’ section allows you to quickly adjust your risers and drops to suit your needs. SynFeX not only delivers classic synthesizer noise FX sounds, but it also has built-in samples, and also allows you to load in your own samples!

Adding the different Filter types, Granular synthesis on the samples, and top-notch FX will help finalize your creative FX when used in your productions. Last but not least, we have also added the ‘Ribbon Controller’ for dynamic changes to the sound, including the unique spring-back feature!

SynFeX is a go-to FX synthesizer for everybody who creates contemporary music, movie music, content for games, or simply because you love FX sounds!"

disting NT - Lua Script demos

video upload by Expert Sleepers

"Lua Script algorithms were added in firmware v1.6.0 and refined in v1.7.0. In this video, I demonstrate some scripts created by users since the feature was added.

The scripts can all be found in our GitHub:
https://github.com/expertsleepersltd/..."

Inquisitor. Clip 1 noise box and crackle box style synth. Handmade electronic instrument.

video upload by OmBotCult

Clip 2. Inquisitor. Noise box and crackle box style synth. Handmade electronic instrument.

video upload by OmBotCult

"Inquisitor. Touch metal contacts to mix crackle box synth style lots of squeaky creeks and miss used radio sounds. Built in delay/ echo/ reverb, feedback monster circuit built in with contact mic and volume control for noise amp built in.Low pass filter. On/Off switch for the contact mic. Pluck, scratch, thumb, and thump sounds and use the touch contacts to control and mix the sounds."

See the OmBot label below for more.