MATRIXSYNTH: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Surfing The Roland System-700

video upload by Rosen Sound

"In this video Rob takes you on a basic tour of the modules in a main block system 700 plus sequencer block.

These repair videos are filmed with a tripod in Rob's personal home workshop away from the hectic vibe at Rosen Sound's Burbank location."

Akai S950 SCSI Interface Design Project

video upload by Johnny Morgan Synth Dreams

"This video goes into detail on my design for the new Akai S950 SCSI board.

0:00 Intro
3:21 KiCAD layout
5:25 PCBWay
9:43 Assembly
13:17 Bracket Design
15:53 Mistakes!
17:38 Breadboarding the Fixes
18:34 Display Upgrading
20:08 V2 Boards
23:41 The Final Test

This video was sponsored by PCBWay
https://www.pcbway.com
Visit them for all you PCB prototyping needs - quick turnaround on PCB's and they offer a full selection of services, including design, board manufacture and assembly.

If you are interested in purchasing one of these boards for your AKAI S950, contact me via email for details. email: johnnymorgan808@me.com"

Arp Of Darkness With Seventh Summoner in a small case ‪@FileTransferProtocol‬

video upload by FlatSix Modular

"Playing around with the small case, today. Just wanted to showcase what could be done with an Arp of Darkness and a Seventh Summoner, side by side. Patch notes:

Pam’s Pro clocking everything. Seventh Summoner sequencing and real-time transposing a Braids (pluck program) running through Data Bender, and a MultiVersio on the LoFi program. A couple of Disting MK4’s are running the bass drone on one with an LFO on the other that is modulating a Pittsburgh Modular filter. That’s being sequenced by an Ornament & Crime running the Phaserville Suite. The Arp Of Darkness is arpeggiator a Dust Of Time (swarm program) and that’s running through a Busy Circuits MFX on the 2051 Bit Corrupter program and a stereo delay on another Disting MK4. Finally, there’s an Erica Synths Pico drum running some rhythmic duties and an EP-133 with the main drums off to the side."

Soundtoys EchoBoy on Sale

Just in case you missed the banner up top, Soundtoys' EchoBoy is currently on sale. You can find it here. If you've been thinking about picking up a copy, now would be a good time before the sale is over.

Arturia JUP-8000 V - True Trance Sounds V2

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Product Link: https://natlifesounds.com/product/tru...

After the success of the first soundset, True Trance Sounds Vol.2 brings the sound of the Arturia JUP-8000 V to a new level. It includes 65 fresh presets designed for emotional, energetic, and authentic Trance music.

The sounds reflect the spirit of the 90s and early 2000s, but with a modern twist from NatLife. You get the best of both worlds — nostalgic warmth and clean, modern production.

Inside the pack:

Stronger and wider Supersaws for powerful leads and anthemic moments
Rich, analog-style pads that evolve and fill the mix
Emotional plucks and smooth synths for melodies and breakdowns
Classic trance-gated 'AAH' vocals that bring vintage energy
Creative FX that add impact to transitions and builds

The Soundbank contains 65 Arturia JUP-8000 V presets & patches, which are:

6 - AAH
1 - ACID
9 - Bass
7 - FX's
18 - Leads
10 - Pads
13 - Plucks
1 - Synth

You don’t need to tweak anything — every preset is ready to drop into your track. Whether you create Uplifting, Progressive, or Melodic Trance, this pack gives you the sound of True Trance — direct, deep, and timeless.

TIMELINE:
00:00 Scooter - Psycho
01:02 Blank & Jones feat. Bobo - Perfect Silence (Martin Roth Hardtrance Remix)
01:58 Pervading Call - Destiny
02:55 The Space Brothers – Everywhere I Go
03:24 Sasha – Xpander
04:20 Pulsedriver – Your Spirit Is Shining
04:50 B.B.E – Seven Days And One Week
05:46 NatLife - ID
06:43 Scooter - Time and Space"

GND Compendium

video upload by Todd Barton

"I've had the Gaston [Nonlinear] Dynamics system for just a week. Here is a little compendium of some of my explorations and experiments. This is truly "next level" modular synthesis design and vision. A cohesive and deep system which encourages experimentation, curiosity and discovery!
https://ryangastonmusic.com/hardware
My Patreon: / synthtodd"

1969 Moog IIIP Vintage Modular Synthesizer For Sale or NYC Studio Use

video upload by tonetweakers

"The Moog modular was one of the first commercially available synthesizers. Sold in different configurations, the Moog IIIP consisted of 3 portable cabinets. Containing ten (!) 901 series oscillators, the best lowpass and highpass filters in the biz, and a magical spring reverb that makes things sound more organic, we can't think of any other synth that matches the warmth and fatness of this genuine 1969 vintage Moog modular. Wendy Carlos’s classic album Switched on Bach and I Feel Love by Donna Summer were recorded on similar Moog modular systems. We just finished refurbishing this gorgeous example (assuming we don’t find any problems as we continue to test it). Restoration was done in stages and took many months to complete. Total tech time spent was around 85 hours. We hit a snag when some parts we ordered turned out to be fakes - a sadly common occurrence these days - but we eventually managed to track down some legit replacements. We originally planned to sell this system, but after spending some time patching it, we don’t know if we can let this one go! If this system was set up in a commercial studio here in New York City where it was available for use, would you be interested? If so, please email us. Or, make us a serious offer and if it's tempting enough, maybe we'll sell it. We'd also consider trades for similar vintage modular systems (Roland System 700, Buchla 200, Polyfusion, Emu Modular, ARP 2500, etc). We have a smaller (single cabinet) real vintage Moog Model 15 that's ready for sale.

We buy sell trade refurbish vintage synths and electronic musical instruments.

Tone Tweakers Inc.
http://www.tonetweakers.com"

TQ5 FM Synth (Sample Pack) Oneshots & Loops Demo

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"Link: https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...

25 OldDubstep Bass Loops
17 Lately Bass Loops
28 FM Warp Bass Loops
10 FM Reese Bass Loops
15 Donk Bass Loops
14 DNB90 Bass Loops
10 5xSine Reese Bass Loops
27 TriRave Reese Bass Loops
3 OctSine Reese Bass Loops
12 FM Drum Loops
64 Drum Oneshots
11 Bass Oneshots
7 Drones
11 Ambient Long Oneshots
Total
93 Oneshots / 161 Loops

Pure FM grit with digital soul
This pack captures the raw, glassy textures and punchy transients of the YAMAHA TQ5, a late 80s FM synth with a character all its own. From sharp metallic stabs to warm pads and quirky percussive hits, these sounds bring a distinctly digital flavor perfect for modern productions with a retro edge.
Reference
YAMAHA TX81Z Factory Preset Patch
https://refacedx.martintarenskeen.nl/..."

CANON: NEW EURORACK MODULE by LARIX ELEKTRO

video upload by LARIX ELEKTRO

LARIX ELEKTRO CANON, Eurorack module OVERVIEW

video upload by LARIX ELEKTRO

"New Eurorack module:
Add a musical canon into your setup !
Clocked delay for CV and GATE.

Delay events from 1 to 16 steps.
LOOP mode.

Of course, as usual, with CV and trigger controle of all parameters.

Module available now, here: www.larix-elektro.com"

"WHAT'S THAT THING ?
The CANON, is, as its name suggests, a module to create a canon effect (!) between 2 voices.

Wikipédia: Canon_(music)
A theme that is repeated and imitated and built upon by other instruments with a time delay, creating a layered effect.

In the modular world, it's Simply a delay for CV and GATE.
But unlike an audio delay (that records audio at 'audio rate') the CANON records data only according to a clock signal.
With the CANON module, you can delay until 16 steps.

The CANON can delay one GATE and one CV
(+1 CV with an extension).
Of course with CV controle of the number of steps. With the unique knob: Nb Steps.

To be more playable, there are two more functions:
Reset (RST), to clear the memory, that can be useful to not let the sequence running if you don't want that.
Enable (EN). In this case, the input is ignored. The module will works like a small sequence memory of 16 steps.
The Nb Steps knobs will controle the duration of the loop.

To resume, The module needs a Clock signal (CLK)
A CV and a GATE input.
And you will have the same things as the input, shifted !
Then a Reset button + Jack to clear the memory. (RST)
And a Enable button + Jack to freeze the memory. (EN)

With an external module, like the Mult., you can delay one more CV.

Typical use:
Building musical canon.
Save and play with the sequence in the memory.
creative re-construction of sequence."

Producely Dialr Has Arrived - The First AI-Mapped Plugin Controller

video upload by Producely

"Dialr is a new kind of VST/AU plugin controller where parameters are automatically mapped to its tactile, analog knobs. No menu diving stealing your time. No manual mapping killing your flow. Dialr is always mapped and always ready. Just tweak the knobs and dial in your mix."

via Producely

Dialr automatically maps all your plugins, giving you instant access to all parameters. No menu diving —just tweak and adjust with ease to dial in the perfect sound.

Display

7” LCD Touch Screen.
Buttons

12 knobs with analogue potentiometers.
2 clickable step encoders.
3 clickable buttons for Undo/Redo and Bypass.

Compatibility
Operating system:

Windows 10 or later
MacOS 14 or later.
Digital Audio Workstation (DAW):

Ableton Live 11 or later
Cubase 14 or later
Audio Plugin Formats:

VST3
AU
Dialr supports 100.000+ of VST3 and AU plugins out of the box. However, some vendors use custom wrapper layers inside these formats that require special handling. In such cases, we ensure compatibility on a case-by-case basis.

Known examples include:

Waves (already supported)
Native Instruments
Spectrasonics
Reason Studios
We’re actively working to expand compatibility, with Native Instruments and Spectrasonics up next.

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MultiMod Pulse Fields | Make Noise

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"Let’s use the MultiMod on a very simple gate sequence to create some juxtaposed rhythms.

http://www.makenoisemusic.com/modules..."

Dreadbox ARTEMIS Sounds - No Talking Patch Flip

video upload by MATTHS

"No talking - just jamming my way through various presets of the Dreadbox Artemis with additional knob twiddling to see what this amazing synth can do."

https://linktr.ee/MATTHS

Dreadbox ARTEMIS - Patch From Scratch, Deep Dive & Demo

video upload by MATTHS

"Join me as I take you through the various possibilities with the Dreadbox Artemis. Let's build a patch from scratch and see what this dream synth can do!"

Korg Polysix - "Voltage Legacy" Soundset 32 Presets

video upload by LFOstore

"The PolySix was a milestone because, along with the Roland Juno 6 which appeared almost simultaneously, in 1981 the PolySix was the first opportunity ordinary mortals had to get their hands on a proper programmable polysynth.

Up until then, you had to be loaded to afford a Prophet 5, Oberheim OB-Xa, or Roland Jupiter 8.

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/korg-polys...

Introducing "Voltage Legacy" Soundset with 32 Presets splitted on:

Strings
Pads
Sweeps
Plucks
Leads
Basses
Unison Sounds

PDF file with detailed instructions of how to load soundset included
Among with patchlist with description for every preset.

Suited for all modern genres of electronic music: retrowave, ambient, trance, house, classic electronica, downtempo & for your next Original Sound Track of course.

By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of 'Organica' for Waldorf Blofeld & 'WS Universe' for Korg Wavestation"

The unique sound of the Casio CZ-101 Synthesizer

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

One of my favorite tracks by Yanni - The Rain Must Fall from the album Chameleon Days (1988)

Here covered with CASIO CZ-101 PD Synthesizer (1985)
I use self-programmed sounds and presets

This cover song series contains my own recreations of my favourite songs from the last 50 years. The original music from which I take inspiration belong to their respective owners. I recreate tracks only for personal passion and to pay homage to these tracks.
My intention is not to create covers that sound exactly like the original (if you want to hear identical sounds, please listen the original). It's more of an inspiration with my sounds from the old synthesizers from the past and of course the great appreciation for the original performers and producers."

Mark Isham's Favorite Synths

What's my favorite synthesizer??? Oh boy... That's a tough one...
video upload by Mark Isham

About Mark via Wikipedia:

"Mark Ware Isham (born September 7, 1951) is an American musician and composer. A trumpeter and keyboardist, Isham works in a variety of genres, including jazz and electronic. He is also a prolific and acclaimed composer of film scores,[1][2] and has scored over 200 film and television productions since his debut in 1983.

Isham is a nine-time Grammy Award nominee, winning Best New Age Album for his 1990 self-titled album. He was nominated for an Academy Award for A River Runs Through It (1992), and a Golden Globe Award for Nell (1994). He has also been nominated for six Primetime Emmy Awards, winning Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music for EZ Streets."

https://isham.com