MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, June 26, 2025

Thursday, June 26, 2025

NINA Multi-Track Sequencer: Working with Noise Types and Percussive Hits

video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"In this video we look at how to use the additional 64 noise types that have been added as part of NINA's 2.0 Multi-Track Sequencer update. The additional noise types are now part of NINA's incredible analog synth engine and can be used as a powerful resource for creating drum and percussive sounds and great for sound design purposes.

These percussive hits and drum sounds turn NINA into a monster groovebox. This guide shows you how to access different noise types, noise settings and how to sequence multiple noise types in a single track for multitimbral sequencing using only one track of NINA's four available tracks, per pattern.

00:00 intro/overview
00:41 accessing noise types
01:17 audio preview of noise types
01:45 noise settings
02:18 sequencing noise
03:43 adding different noise type to the same track
04:23 fixing phase issue with Track Voice settiing
05:02 adding another noise type to the same track
05:26 Cut & Paste steps
05:58 front panel
07:00 mixing other oscillators with noise
07:50 outro

NINA has been updated with a powerful Multi-Track Sequencer mode for poly-rhythmic pattern creation with step-based control and performance across four independent tracks. Introducing a new polyphonic, polymeter sequencer with per-step parameter locking and front panel automation powered by Melbourne Instrument's revolutionary motorized knob technology. Additionally, this update adds 64 new noise types to NINA's incredible synth engine, expanding the possibilities for greater sound design. The new noise types include various percussion hits, digital, metal and assorted noise types, as one-shot or loops giving more scope for creating percussive sounds. The new sequencer mode adds time-based features like shuffle, micro-timing, clock multiplication, variable gate lengths, and probability options, offering fresh ways to control NINA's sound.
More on videos on NINA 2.0 Multi-Track sequencer features to follow!

For more on NINA please visit:
https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...

Discover more at Melbourne Instruments
https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/
https://linktr.ee/melbourneinstruments"

Oxi one | MicroFreak Arturia | Novation Peak | Ambient music session.

video upload by Onyx track

Faded photograph | Tranquil ambient with Rhodes piano, Prophet VS, Alvarez 12, and FM3 pedal

video upload by MIDERA

"It's been a month. As I said, my wife lost her job in May. We hoped she would get a job that seemed like a great fit, someone had reached out to her and said she'd be perfect. Guess they didn't think so later. Oh well.

I did manage to extract all the audio from my old Roland VS-840GX. I kind of wish I was still recording using that thing, it was so good for just sitting down without a screen and recording whatever I wanted, but using a DAW is just so much nicer.

I had half written the rhodes part on this track, when I ended up recording something else that I plan to put into a rock track (yes, I am trying to get back into writing that type of music). Came back to this last night and recorded this, with some changes. Funny how walking away and coming back to something helps you change it for the better.

I used the Fractal Audio FM3 as a looper to loop the first part and then played everything else over it. The Rhodes and Prophet VS was performed in one go, the guitar was done in a second round with Eventide Blackhole VST for reverb.

Well, I hope you enjoy this - my first track written in a month."

SUMMER OF SYNTHS SEQUENTIAL PRO 3

video upload by SUMMER OF SYNTHS

Dialectical Sequencing - Talk at Gray Area, 18 June 2025

video upload by New Systems Instruments

"Thanks to Ryan at the Creative Resource Library at Gray Area for inviting me! They have events like this every month, and lend instruments, too:

https://grayarea.org/create/creative-...

Discrete map is a Eurorack module for dialectical sequencing and other quantizing functions:

https://nsinstruments.com/modules/dma...

00:00 Ryan's Introduction
00:56 0. Introduction
2:15 0.1 The hierarchical model
4:33 0.2 The dialectical model
6:04 0.3 Art and philosophy
9:31 1. Dialectical sequencing
9:37 1.1 GWF Hegel
11:00 1.2 Quantity and quality
12:34 1.3 Quantity becomes quality
18:59 1.4 Dialectical sequencing 1
20:26 1.5 Dialectical sequencing 2
21:29 2. History and hardware
21:48 2.1. Cybernetics
26:15 2.2. Louis and Bebe Barron
28:20 2.3. Source of uncertainty
30:04 2.4. Todd Barton "Krell Muzak"
32:18 2.5. Discrete Map
33:20 3. Patches
33:31 3.1. Basic patch
35:34 3.2. "Natural" quantization
36:46 3.3. Beat frequencies
39:16 The end
39:59 Questions"

Yamaha DD6 1989 Circuit Bent Drum Machine + Joystick Controller

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video upload by Canned Sound

via this Reverb listing

"Yamaha DD-6 1989 drum machine featuring a 17-point modulation patch bay and pitch controller. The unit also includes an externally connected joystick module for manual activation of four additional modulation effects which are also combined on the diagonal axes for further processing options. Two latching/ momentary pre-set effect switches are also featured on this unit.

These custom modifications unlock an array of original sounds and rhythmic variations; making a single connection on the patch matrix can dramatically alter the output but applying multiple connections produces an increasingly complex, sometimes aleatoric range of reversed, tonal, bit crushed, flanged, distorted, aliasing and delayed sounds, additional accents, rhythmic patterns and digital noise. Additionally, the five included patch cables can be stacked for further sonic manipulation.

The patch bay and joystick affect the 100 tempo adjustable onboard rhythms and the velocity sensitive drum pads. The unit functions as normal when the patch bay is not implemented.

Mains (9- 12v DC) and battery powered (6 x AA), features a 1/4" output, no onboard speaker.

Dimensions: 42cm (L) x 27cm (W) x 12cm (H)."

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Novation Peak Synthesizer Wavetable Creation fun

video upload by James Dyson

Dr. Endo explores LIVEN Evoke: Tear

video upload by SONICWARE

"LIVEN Evoke | Acoustronic Synthesizer with Granular Effect
https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-evoke

Tear

It rained today here in Tokyo, where the SONICWARE office is located.
The atmosphere was just right, so I jammed on the LIVEN Evoke with rain and a post-classical mood in mind.

I think I managed to capture the feeling of a calm, structured bowing pattern on the violin quite naturally.
This was achieved by setting longer gate times for the violin, creating a smooth and sustained bowing expression.
The bass line is played on contrabass.
The piano has a subtle touch of GRAIN FX, adding delicate, shimmering high-end grains that color the space gently.
One more track was dedicated entirely to noise, helping to create a sense of space with depth—like a quiet rainfall.

Yu Endo

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今日、SONICWAREのオフィスのある東京は雨が降っており、良い感じの雰囲気だったので、雨を背景にポストクラシカルなJamをLIVEN Evokeでしてみました。
バイオリンの整然とした弓の運びのリフレインが自然な感じに再現できたと思います。
これは、バイオリンのゲートタイムを長めに設定することで、滑らかで余韻のある弓の動きを実現してます。
ベースラインはコントラバスでつくりました。
ピアノに少しGRAIN FXをかけ、繊細な高域のグレインを散らすように加えて空間を彩りました。
また、1トラックはノイズ専用にして、雨のような雰囲気で奥行きのある空間をつくっております。

遠藤　祐
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RF Modular Alien forest sounds patch !

video upload by Radical Frequencies Modular

"Radical Frequencies self generated random patch using all the modules available plus some other random modules and a beatsteppro. Feels like walking into a dark forest music…"

Unknown Devices Eisei - Quad satellite processor | Available for Preorder

video upload by Unknown Devices

Playlist:
1. Eisei - Quad Satellite Processor - Preorder Now!
2. Unknown Devices Eisei - Demo 01 [from one year ago]
3. Making music from space | Unknown Devices Eisei Devlog 01 [from one year ago]

via Unknown Devices

Eisei is our take on spectral processing and polyphonic voicing for eurorack format. It is packed with really unique features, focused on complex timbre shaping and entangled harmonic rhythms, knit upon a smart and playful orbit based UI.

Eisei can filter, process, harmonize, shape and resynthesize anything coming across. Its core are 4 satellites, each equipped with a 20 bands filterbank, a pulse wave oscillator and dedicated IN & OUT.

Eisei is up for preorder now.

For more info visit https://unwn.dev/shop/modules/eisei/

Preorder ends July 8th.

———
SPECS

Dimensions
height – 3U
width – 18HP
depth – 18mm

Connectivity
6x CV inputs
3x trig/gate inputs
3x audio inputs
1x REC input

4x audio outputs
1x audio sum out
i2c port

Features
Unique UI
Datum sampling™
8x spectral presets (datum)
4x 20 bands filterbanks
4x internal oscs
4x Warp modifiers
based on esp32 + daisy 2
127x127px monochrome OLED display
48khz 16bit audio

———

Company
Unknown Devices was founded by Ciro Caputo in 2020 and has ever since
released 2 eurorack modules Sawari (preamp/EF/eq/contact mic/drive) and
Raiju (Envelope/LPG + internal voice). UNWN puts its focus in developing
engaging UI and combining different features into innovative
instruments.

Unknow Devices Topo T16 | Expressive Midi Controller

video uploads by Unknow Devices

Playlist:

1. Introducing Topo T16 | Expressive Midi Controller
2. Topo T16 Demo | ‪@AShamisenOrchestra‬

"Featuring 16 pressure-sensitive keys, a touch-sensitive strip, and customizable play modes, the Topo T16 transforms your every keystroke into dynamic, nuanced MIDI data. Tailor the response curves, personalize the layout, and dive deep with the web-based configurator to make this controller your own.

Whether you're playing, mixing, or exploring new sonic territories, the Topo T16 is the perfect companion to elevate your creativity.

Key Features:
-16 pressure-sensitive keys with velocity and aftertouch
-Touch-sensitive strip for pitch bend, octave, mod, and bank control
-Keyboard, Joystick (XY Pad), and Fader playback modes
-Customizable key layout, scale, and root note
-Web-based configurator for deep customization
-USB-C connectivity, MIDI TRS output"

Note these videos are from one year ago. The T16 no longer appears to be available. https://unwn.dev/shop/midi-controllers/topo-t16/

Unknown Devices Raiju

video uploads by Unknown Devices

Playlist:

1. Unknown Devices Raiju - Early Access Launch
2. Unknown Devices Raiju - Sine modulator demo
3. Unknown Devices Raiju - Self-triggering - demo #001
4. Unknown Devices Raiju - Tone - demo #002 "Raiju is a compact 8HP percussive synth module, with a powerful engine under the hood:
-Analog LPG
-Digital Complex Oscillator
-ADSR Envelope generator.

the music in the video has been recorded straight out of the system, no additional EQ-ing or limiting was applied."

Note these videos are from 2 years ago.

Unknown Devices - Sawari

video uploads by Unknown Devices

Playlist:

1. Unknown Devices - Sawari (lauch video)
2. Unknown Devices - Sawari demo #1 - Shamisen
3. Unknown Devices - Sawari demo #2 - PRS Custom 24
4. Unknown Devices - Sawari patch by Erekutoronikku #1 - Hardclipping
5. Unknown Devices - Sawari patch by Erekutoronikku #2 - Dynamics

A Eurorack Instrument preamp

Envelope Follower
3-band EQ
internal microphone

8HP | +/-12V 35mA

Previously available at: https:/unwn.dev

Note these videos are from three years ago.

Unknown Devices Ogami Ittō

video uploads by Unknown Devices

Playlist:

1. Unknown Devices Ogami Ittō | Feeedback/saturation patch
2. Unknown Devices Ogami Ittō | Delay patch
3. Unknown Devices Ogami Ittō | Delay patch 2

Note these videos are from four years ago.

Melodic Ambient: Home Bake HARMONICS & Paragraphs II [No Talking] [Live Performance]

video upload by Andre Bregegere

"Experience a serene improvised performance featuring the Home Bake Instruments Harmonics and the Vongon Paragraphs II. Lush, melodic ambient textures unfold spontaneously, creating a peaceful and evolving soundscape. Perfect for focus, relaxation, or deep listening 😎

Recorded live and minimally edited. Lightly mixed and mastered in Pro Tools. Video edited using Wondershare Filmora. Enjoy!"

Theremin & Organ Duet – Olivier Messiaen: Trois Mélodies (with Thomas Pellerin)

video upload by Grégoire Blanc

0:00 - I. Pourquoi ?
2:16 - II. Le Sourire
4:07 - III. La Fiancée Perdue

🎥 Recorded on March 21st, 2025 at the Angers Cathedral.

👼 👼
🥸

Uranograph has a looper inside!

video upload by Giorgio Sancristoforo

"looping just inside the machine, no other hw or sw. infinite possibilities! #experimentalmusic #sounddesign #synthesis #synthesizer ‪@clank_modular‬"

See the Clank label below for more.

Ocean Swift Launches Ocean Diva Preset Bundle

Ocean Diva Preset Bundle for U-he Diva - Arps and Sequences Showcase

video upload by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

Ocean Diva Preset Bundle for U-He Diva | 600 Presets, NKS Support, Mod wheel | Ambient Showcase

video upload by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

Ocean Swift Launches Ocean Diva Preset Bundle
https://oceanswift.net/product/ocean-diva-preset-bundle/

"Ocean Diva preset bundle offers a wide range of high-quality Diva presets. The collection spans across 4 distinct banks featuring 600 presets, each filled with a wide variety of unique sounding melodies, effects, immersive ambiences, lush pads, basslines, sequences and arps.

From the avant-garde sounds and melodies of 'Continuum Wave' to the mind bending 'Diva Stellar', to the trance and psychedelic sounds of 'Trance Diva' and the underground house, EDM and techno tones of “Nightly Tones”. Ocean Diva preset bundle is a must-have for anyone who owns u-He Diva and wants to explore it further, with a unique and vast collection of new sounds.

Intricate, emotive sounds - Full of movement:
Every sound is bursting with life, movement and energy, featuring intricate details and subtle modulations that make these presets not only high-quality but also uniquely captivating.
Whether you’re creating ambient soundscapes, pulsating EDM tracks, or intricate cinematic compositions, this bundle has everything you need to bring your musical ideas to life.

Featuring:
✅ 4 distinct soundbanks for u-he Diva: Continuum Wave, Nightly Tones, Trance Diva, Diva Stellar
✅ 600 Presets delivered in .h2p and .nksf formats
✅ Full NKS support, including audio previews when hosted in Maschine or Komplete Kontrol.
✅ Mod Wheel and After-touch support
✅ Presets are categorized, tagged and include small description for Mod Wheel and AT features

Price: 73% Off for only 25€, Limited time offer available until 6th July (92€ reg.)"

https://oceanswift.net/product/ocean-diva-preset-bundle/

U-He Repro: 64 Dark Presets + Patterns. No Talk Sound Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"📟 Analog Mechanics is a collection of 64 sounds with sequences for U-He Repro-1. The collection focuses on a more metallic and electric character, blending it with the analog warmth of the synthesizer.
The synth’s rich distortion and warm delay bring bright color and depth to the atmosphere. Expect heavy detuning, rhythmic motion, drive, FX textures, and also more restrained yet dark tones throughout the bank.
👤 The author of the soundset is skendi (Arseniy Pushkov).

📦 Get these presets: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/repr...

🎼 All patches are in sequence mode, offering not just timbres but melodic patterns that bring immediate musical ideas to life. Simply hold a key or use the keyboard to transpose the sequence, and you'll have a synth part ready to integrate into your tracks.
Whether you use the sequences as-is or tweak them to create your own unique melodies, all presets are royalty-free and ready for production.

🎚 ModWheel adds expressiveness—brightening the sound, shifting tone, or adding extra movement for dynamic performance.

🧿 The soundset spans a wide range of tones, from warm, distorted and detuned textures to soft, clean, punchy, dark, bright, deep, and airy timbres.
🧬 The soundset is suitable for many genres: ambient, electronica, darkwave, gothwave, IDM, EBM, deep, progressive, techno, breaks, jungle, drum and bass, and others.

💡 Ensure that you are using the latest software version.
Installation:
You should put the «Anton Anru Presets - Analog Mechanics (by skendi)» folder in the Repro 1 presets folder.
By default its path is:
Mac: /Users/(user name)/Library/Audio/Presets/u-he/Repro-1
Windows: /ProgramData/U-he/Repro-1.data/Presets/Repro-1/
Another easy way to find the folder with Repro 1 presets is the following: run the plugin, go to the presets section, right-click on any folder or preset, in the pop-up menu choose «Reveal in Finder» (mac) or Open in Explorer (win)"

Polivoks the Cyberpunk 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

Do you like Cyberpunk?
Inspired by the Doom Soundtrack by Mick Gordon

Featured with Formanta Polivoks Synthesizer , Made in USSR 1982

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."

Gleeman Pentaphonic Vintage Synthesizer Keyboard Bought Serviced For Sale Sold Final Synth Test

video upload by tonetweakers

"Here's a quick systematic test of the Gleeman Pentaphonic black we recently sold.
They also made a model in a see-through case called the The Gleeman Pentaphonic Clear which was identical but lacking the speaker present in the black version. We have one of these in our studio.

This synth had reportedly been fully serviced before we bought it, but it still wasn't fully functional (which is sadly typical these days), so we had to pay our tech for another 7 hours of skilled labor to resolve its problems, and now it's working perfectly and sounding like heaven.

Buy vintage gear that works like new at tonetweakers.com

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

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

NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP:

https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.c..."

You can also find Tone Tweakers on eBay here.

MacBeth Micromac-R X-Series Analog Eurorack Synth Module

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Spazmatic6000 video upload by Dudadius

via this Reverb listing

"Super creamy analog goodness. IYNYN. It's making the main arpeggiated riff on the track below [above]. Works as it should and it should work well indeed! 57 hp 7cm deep."

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