MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, March 13, 2025

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Analogue Solutions TC5000 "Deep Looper" Sequence No. 286

video upload by Analogue Solutions

"Here’s a simple sequence, 'Deep Looper' from the Analogue Solutions #TC5000 Patch Pin Matrix Synthesizer—recorded with no external instrumentation, FX, or processing. It demonstrates how you could build a track from a single analogue sequence.

With the TC5000’s vast sonic range, no single video can fully showcase its capabilities. We’ll be sharing more sequences to highlight different aspects of its sound design potential.

About the Patch:

The TC5000's pin matrix provides an extensive array of routing options, allowing for highly intricate and dynamic patches. A single pin can introduce subtle nuances or completely transform the sound.

In fact, the complexity of just one patch could warrant an entire essay!

In this sequence:

You'll need speakers with bass 🔊

-A simple sequence from the 5054 Sequencer modulates pitch for Oscillator 1 (VCO Module 5004) and is built upon by waveforms from the other 2 Oscillator modules.

-Oscillator 2 features a deep bass, and is being manually "played" via Module 5052 (Preset Voltage Module).

-Dual filters—the VCF-Multi (5047, SEM-style) and VCF-LP-CEM (5012, low-pass)—are actively modulated by the sequencer’s preset voltages.

-White noise is later introduced via the Dual Noise / Random module 5032."

Introducing Suonobuono Polyvera

video upload by SUONOBUONO

You can find additional posts featuring Polyvera here.

"Polyvera is Suonobuono's first synthesizer. It is not a copy of old gear, but a modern homage to the iconic wavetable synths and samplers of the early 80s. It combines the characteristic digital artifacts of that era with true analog multimode filters for added warmth and versatility.

Suonobuono is a truly boutique manufacturer designing, prototyping and assembling its products in Stockholm, Sweden.

instagram.com/suonobuono_instruments
suonobuono.net

00:00 Intro
00:36 Summary overview
02:14 Alias models and wavetable oscillator
04:28 Bassline example
05:40 Sampler oscillator
06:11 Wavetable + sampler example 1
06:50 Wavetable + sampler example 2
08:19 Analog pad example
09:29 Filters sweeps
11:50 Filter FM
12:50 80s stack example
13:19 Drone example
15:04 Electro sequence with analog distortion
16:27 Modulations
16:54 Osc sync and mod-envelope
17:08 Osc FM and mod-envelope
17:47 Effects, performance, voicing
18:27 Chord mode
18:45 Sample recording and user wavetables/samples"

MKSREC1 digital compression

video upload by puesa

"Hello! MKSREC1 has a digital compressor on each channel with a simple one-slider control. The compressor's sidechain is a sum of all channels, allowing, for example, a kick on one channel to affect a pad on another, creating dynamic and interesting grooves."

When Moog Made a Keytar

video upload by Alex Ball

"A look at the Moog Liberation from 1980

0:00 Intro jam
0:57 Keytar History
2:30 Musical Interlude
3:24 What is The Liberation?
7:23 Impact and Summary
7:57 Sample Pack
8:20 Outro jam and Patron Shoutout"

VCS 3 YOLO

video upload by Polyphon Records

Soma Lyra 8 ~ Doepfer Frequency Shifter ~ MI Clouds ~ Strymon Big Sky MX

video upload by Ebotronix

Soma Lyra 8,
Doepfer A 126-2 Frequency Shifter with Expander,
and, A 110-4 QZVCO, frequency controlled by,
A 177-2, foot control , Boss EV 30,
4ms Dual Looping Delay,
Mutable Instruments Clouds,
Strymon Big Sky MX, controlled by,
ATO Faderbank 16 n , with Midi CC,
13.03.2025
vid # 2490

GForce Bass Station synth goes perfectly with Launchkey

video upload by Novation

"Based on a true story, GForce Bass Station is an expertly modelled recreation of our first ever synth released in 1993. Its digitally controlled analogue oscillators, filters, and VCAs from the late, great Chris Huggett’s legendary WASP synthesiser, gave it an unruly, lo-fi sound. Cementing its status as an underground icon, the original Bass Station featured on pivotal records from Radiohead, Orbital, Nine Inch Nails, and Wu-Tang Clan.

What's better, is how Launchkey MK4's creative tools and customisable mapping capabilities enable you to perform the digital recreation, not just play. Watch to see what you can do with Launchkey and the GForce Bass Station.

Bass Station fans will feel at home here, with the original hardware’s sound, feature list, and much of the interface faithfully recreated in exacting detail. However, GForce didn’t stop there. This digital descendent comes with modern enhancements and quality-of-life improvements we could only dream of in 1993.

The Bass Station plugin is included with every purchase of Launchkey MK4, SL MkIII, or FLkey and has been specifically designed to integrate seamlessly with each model. It is also available for purchase directly from GForce Software.

Find out more about the GForce Bass Station, here: https://novationmusic.com/gforce-bass...
New Launchkey Range: https://bit.ly/_NEW_Novation_Launchke...

Chapters:
00:00 - Introducing GForce Bass Station
00:05 - Using Components to send Custom Modes for GForce Bass Station
00:13 - The GForce Bass Station plugin's voices
00:28 - Combining Polyphonic Mode and Launchkey's User Chord Mode
00:46 - Mapping Launchkey's encoders to on-board effects
00:57 - Programming Launchkey's polyphonic aftertouch pads
01:20 - Expanding your modulation
01:40 - Programming patterns
01:50 - Controlling GForce Bass Station's macro dials
02:18 - Choose the perfect waveform for your track
02:43 - Access expertly crafted presets
03:00 - Mapping parameters to Launchkey's encoders
03:15 - Create and mutate musical sequences using Launchkey's Arp Pattern Mode
03:37 - What Novation products come with the GForce Bass Station plugin?
03:45 - Find out more about the GForce Bass Station plugin"

Future Sound Systems Cric masterclass | 26 Feb 2025

video upload by Signal Sounds

"A recording of our in-store event on 26 February 2025, with Finlay of Future Sound Systems giving an in-depth demo of the awesome Cric matrix-patchable synthesiser!

Cric is available here:
https://www.signalsounds.com/future-s...

More on Future Sound Systems:
https://www.futuresoundsystems.co.uk"

NOVATION K-STATION ♫ 100 New Presets ► ULTIMATE SOUNDS

video upload by Synth Cloud

🚀 ULTIMATE SOUNDS: https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace...

Ultimate Sounds – Premium Sound Bank for Novation K-Station

Elevate your Novation K-Station with Ultimate Sounds, a sound bank designed entirely from scratch. This collection delivers high-quality, professional-grade presets optimized for the K-Station. Whether for studio production or live performance, these sounds offer depth, clarity, and expressiveness. High-Quality, Optimized Sounds

Each preset in Ultimate Sounds is crafted to maximize the potential of the Novation K-Station, delivering a rich and immersive sonic experience. This pack ensures precision and authenticity, allowing musicians to push their creative boundaries.

Sound Pack Includes:
Lush Pads – Expansive and evolving atmospheres
Powerful Leads – Sharp, expressive synth leads
Deep Basses – Resonant and punchy low-end sounds
Crisp Plucks – Bright and dynamic tones
Authentic Keyboards – Classic and modern key textures

10 Minutes of Generative Ambient with Harmony Bloom and VCV Rack in Bitwig

video upload by Omri Cohen

Online courses about Modular Synthesis - https://bit.ly/learnmodular

https://www.patreon.com/omricohen

Erae 2 Looper Tutorial: Master Live Looping with Touch & Gesture!

video upload by embodme

"Welcome to the first tutorial in our Erae 2 series! 🎶 In this video, we dive deep into the Looper, a powerful tool that lets you create layered performances in real-time. Learn how to record, overdub, and manipulate loops with Erae 2's expressive touch interface. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, this guide will help you unlock new creative possibilities."

Moog Music Discontinues the Subsequent 25

via Moog Music

WE SAY GOODBYE TO SUBSEQUENT 25
Production of Subsequent 25 comes to a close.

Introduced as an evolution of Sub Phatty’s analog design, Subsequent 25 refined Moog’s warmth, depth, and character while offering modern connectivity and enhanced capabilities. From its bass and lead tones to its performance features, Subsequent 25 carried forward our commitment to hands-on synthesis.

Effective March 13th, 2025 we will be indefinitely suspending production of the Sub 25 with the remaining units available through our global dealer network.

Moog Music remains dedicated to supporting all owners of the Subsequent 25. We will continue to provide repairs, maintenance, and parts to ensure your instrument operates at its best for years to come.

Erica Synths Introduces x 112db ECHOLOCATOR

video upload by Erica Synths

"Echolocator is a unique stereo delay with an algorithm developed by 112dB, the Echolocator is a hands-on precision tool that lets you take manual and very musical control over small nuances. Like a bat navigating its environment in the dark, you can feel your way through your live performances and shape the delay response and character on the fly.

Timeline:

00:03 - Take 1 / Simple Nanoloop sequence through the Echolocator
01:27 - Take 2 / Drone with monotribe through the Echo
02:36 - Take 3 / Electric guitar though the Echolocator with footswitch assigned to freeze
03:06 - Take 4 / MC-303 through the Echolocator in "dirty" mode
05:07 - Take 5 / Lapsteel freestyle through the Echolocator with footswitch assignet to Magic (patch randomisation)
06:16 - Take 6 / Moog Subharmonicon through the Echolocator
07:44 - Take 7 / Electric guitar through the Echo with pitched down shimmer
08:18 - Take 8 / LXR drummachine with MIDI synced Echolocator
09:39 - Take 9 / Casio SK-1 throught the Echolocator with pitched down shimmer
10:48 - Take 10 / Bassline DB-01 through the Echolocator
12:10 - Take 11 / Electric guitar through the Echolocator
12:38 - Take 12 / Motorsynth thought the Echolocator"

The Echolocator is a hands-on precision tool that lets you take manual and very musical control over small nuances. Like a bat navigating its environment in the dark, you can feel your way through your live performances and shape the delay response and character on the fly. Featuring 12 parameters for detailed sound design, save/recall functions for all parameters, MIDI control over all parameters and a sleek aluminium case to match our lineup of compact desktop units, the Echolocator will let your setup take flight in any live show, studio or sonic experiment.

Features

A unique stereo delay algorithm developed by 112dB

Selectable delay, filter, and shimmer modes

12 parameters for detailed sound design

|Freeze function

A configurable footswitch input

30 factory presets and 70 user preset slots

Preset export via USB

Full MIDI implementation

Dimensions: 23cm x 14,5cm x 7cm (including knobs)

Echolocator is now available for 490 EUR.

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

Announcing PATH an analog morphing router for audio & CV by DivKid & Vostok Instruments

video upload by DivKid

"Come and meet PATH the new DivKid & Vostok Instruments analog morphing router that is OUT NOW as assembled modules and DIY kits. Path builds on the interpolating scanner technology of Trace and performs the opposite function, rather than Trace doing 4 input scanning to 1 output, Path takes 1 input and morphs it across 4 outputs. Like a quad panner, open for creative audio and CV routing."

*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*
00:00 Hello & previews
01:37 What is Path? Feature run down
03:08 Advanced FX sends with trails
06:19 Powerful modulation (+Trace combo!)
11:42 Unique panning FX (alternative to a quadrophonic panner)
14:39 Distributing triggers for filter ping riffs!"

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

"Path is a four-channel Interpolating Router created in collaboration between Vostok Instruments & DivKid.

Born from the roots of our previous module, Trace, Path picks its central concept and does something relatively simple yet powerful: it flips it.

The circuit routes one signal to four possible outputs, fading from one to the next following a soft slope response to ensure smooth transitions.

Path counts with Trace’s best features. It shares the same DC-coupled interpolating circuit at its heart, making it perfect for experimenting with any signal on any of its inputs.

Thanks to the fixed voltage normalled at its main input, Path is also a versatile and unique modulation source out of the box.

Its compact size and layout make Path a very performative and handy tool for adding an organic layer of movement and experimentation to every patch."

Moog Grandmother is a Drum Synth. Analog Patches Sound Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"Drum Synth is a collection of 25 patches for the semi-modular Moog Grandmother, featuring 5 Kicks, 5 Snares, 5 Cymbals, and 10 Percussion sounds.
This is my fourth soundset for Grandmother, and this time, I wanted to explore its potential for percussive timbres.

📦 Get these sounds: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/gran...

🥁 Inspired by the character and sonic qualities of analog drum machines, I set out to recreate similar tones on Grandmother. Its analog oscillators, filter, and punchy envelope provide a solid foundation for deep, warm, and saturated drum sounds, while the patching capabilities open up a broad spectrum of sonic possibilities—ranging from FM and metallic tones to wooden, modular, noisy, and experimental textures.

🎹 Try different keys and octaves—the same patch can take on entirely different roles across a 3-4 octave range. If precise pitch is required, use the FINE TUNE control on the back panel, as modulation can shift the overall tuning.

🎛 One of Grandmother’s biggest advantages for percussion is the ability to finely tweak parameters and use the ModWheel for expressive control—something not possible on traditional drum machines. With real-time modulation and parameter adjustments, a single preset can generate dozens of variations, making each performance dynamic and unique.

💾 That's exactly what I did. I recorded hundreds of one-shot samples from each patch, capturing different pitches, durations, and tonal variations.

Alongside the 25 patches, you’ll also receive 678 percussive one-shots in WAV format (44.1kHz/24-bit): 188 Kicks, 105 Snares, 112 Cymbals, 273 Percussion sounds.

📖 The soundset comes in a PDF format, with each page explaining how the patch works, which parameters to tweak, and how to develop the timbre during a performance. If you follow these guidelines and experiment with the suggested settings, you'll gain deeper insight into the synth and its full potential.

🗄 Each patch includes an audio example to illustrate the intended sound.
To recreate these patches, you’ll need up to 8 patch cables.
Additionally, make sure your Grandmother is updated to firmware v1.1.3 or higher to access all necessary settings.

Contents:
00:00 KICK Raver, SNARE Rift, Cym Snake
00:57 CYM Lighter
01:31 KICK Storm, SNARE Lock
02:34 KICK Pusher, SNARE Amperage, CYM Function
03:22 PERC Skip
04:07 KICK Maze, SNARE Hazard, CYM Tangle
04:41 PERC Ceremony
05:12 KICK Wooden. CYM Jar, SNARE Feel
05:46 PERC Rack Tom
06:21 PERC Lithium
06:55 PERC Fir
07:29 PERC Bridge
08:03 PERC Oak
08:37 PERC Cent
09:11 PERC Sticker"