MATRIXSYNTH: Saturday, May 31, 2025

Saturday, May 31, 2025

Remembering Dave Smith: A Prophet-5 Story

video upload by INHALTVIDEO

"Today is the anniversary of Dave Smith’s passing, and every year on this day, I find myself reflecting not just on the incredible instruments he created, but on the friendship we built and the tremendous support he gave me in my career.

One of the projects I’m most proud to have been a part of is the reissue of the Prophet-5. I had the honor of contributing to its development, from long conversations and persistent hassling about voice allocation to the privilege of crafting patches for the final instrument. One of those patches—my take on the true essence of the Prophet-5—became the very first one you hear when you turn it on: patch 111.

To have my work live inside such an iconic synthesizer, and to have shared time and ideas with the man who brought it to life—not once, but multiple times—is something I’ll always carry with deep gratitude. Thank you, Dave, for your friendship, your brilliance, and your contributions to music that ripple out endlessly."

The EV: A New Digital/Acoustic Hybrid Stringed-Instrument Synthesizer

video upload by Brian Lindgren

"The EV is a new digital/acoustic hybrid stringed-instrument synthesizer. The instrument’s FFT convolution algorithms combined with the unique and expressive synthesizer create a gritty and textured realism. Using a novel pitch-tracking technology the instrument achieves both high accuracy and low latency; in this way it overcomes the hurdles that have historically plagued pitch-tracking or ‘MIDI’ stringed-instruments. Most importantly, the EV is reliable, expressive, and enjoyable-to-play. The most unique feature of the EV is its sound. While the pitch-tracking technology allows for a responsive and accurate playing experience (which cannot be overvalued), the FFT convolution unlocks new dimensions of sonic possibility and a uniquely responsive electronic instrument. The parametric customizability of the synthesizers, transfer functions, and FFT engines (not to mention the timbral-responsive nature of the FFT convolution algorithms) allows for a responsive and far-reaching sonic palette. Most synthesizers utilize an interface for pitch input that forces the player to adhere to a ‘Western’ twelve-tone scale system, for example, a keyboard. As the EV is a fretless stringed-instrument, it allows for the creation of synthesized music of any particular tuning system. In this way it suggests the creation of music beyond the Western canon, suggesting myriad musical possibilities."

Amiteque AR-110 Analog Drum Synth

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"Sound demo of the Amiteque AR-110 in a sort of song context... well it's one pattern going round and round that I fiddle with a little bit. The important thing is whether the drums sound any good to you."

Amiteque AR-110 Analog Drum Synthesizer Review

video upload by Molten Music Technology

video uploads by Amiteque Electronics

The AR-110 is a compact analog drum synthesizer with classic Roland-like sounds, separate outputs, and volume controls for each instrument.

Its ease of use and affordability make it a great addition to both amateur and professional studios.

Compact & Affordable
Ideal for low-budget studios while providing high-quality sound for professionals.

5 Separate Outputs
Process each instrument separately on an external console or record individually.

Adjustable Levels
Fine-tune single instrument volumes and master output for perfect balance.

True 6-Note Polyphony
Bass drum, snare drum, hi-hats, cymbals, and claps—play them all at once.

Power & MIDI Indicators
Visual feedback ensures easy monitoring of power and MIDI activity.

Plug & Play
No complex settings—just connect and start playing instantly.

Technical Specifications
Sound Engine
Bass and Snare
Self Oscillating Circuit
HH, Cymbal and Claps
QR Noise Generator
Contour Envelope
5x VCA
Polyphony
6 Voices
Connectivity and Control
Audio Outputs
6x 1/8” Jack, 2 Vpp max
Level Control
5x Individual and Main
MIDI IN
DIN 5 pin, Channel #10
Power
9~12 VDC, Center (+)

Currently seeking funding on Kickstarter.

Bentley Rhythm Ace 60's Vintage Drum Machine

video upload by David Bessell

"Tips on how to work with vintage drum machines in a modern context. You can not easily just sample the sounds in early drum machines because they typically have just one mono out and little control over the individual sounds. Additionally sampling such analogue sources removes the liveliness and timing quirks that people like about these machines. Of course they also have no way of easily synching to a DAW although most DAW's can derive a custom tempo map from the audio they produce providing its close to the intended tempo."

Analog Drum Magic for Modular Heads — Nano Modules OCTA! 🎛️

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

Whatever kind of music you are making - KEEP IT UP, Friends!
Don't stop making *YOUR MUSIC*!!

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0:00 Music Example 1
1:21 Drums Only Example 1
3:05 Overview
5:37 Music Example 2
7:00 Layered Drums Example
8:04 Drums Only Example 2
8:46 Music Example 3
9:42 Music Example 4

Octatrack MKII | Novation peak | Oxi one | ambient electronic music jam.

video upload by Onyx track

Melbourne Instruments NINA 2.0 techno workout

video upload by Honeysmack

Testing the mighty Uranograph from ‪@clank_modular‬

video upload by Giorgio Sancristoforo

Uranograph test #2

video upload by Giorgio Sancristoforo

"If you asked me what the 21st century synthesizer should be like, I would say the Uranograph without a doubt. The integration of the looper inside the synthesizer, its modulation capabilities, its effects, its ergonomics conceived for performance, its immediate controls and its design, make it a unique, futuristic and incredibly fun instrument.

For many years we have seen the 70s repeat themselves, the Uranograph created by the guys from Clank instead takes you into the future. How refreshing!

Thanks to ‪@clank_modular‬ for sending me a ticket to outer space!"

4 Quick Patch Ideas for the Piston Honda

video upload by The Sound Convergence

"A couple of things you can try out with your Piston Honda.

0:00 Intro
0:15 Custom Wavetables - Explanation
1:10 Custom Wavetables - Patches
2:30 My favourite patch this video
2:52 Wavetables w/o filters - Explanation
3:44 Wavetables w/o filters - Patches
4:34 External Mode - Explanation
7:53 External Mode - Patches
9:15 Morph Disabled - Explanation + Patch"

05.31.2025 Supernature for fun

video upload by batchas

Follow-up to this post.

"Take 2, no editing, recorded directly to stereo out.
The MIDI tracks play muSonics Minimoog, Roland Juno 60, TR-808, Waldorf Q, Waldorf Pulse+, Oberheim Matrix 1000 and one plugin, the Mellotron. Effect = Audiothingies Doctor A."