MATRIXSYNTH: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

GS Bree6 | Cinematic synthesizer music

video upload by Jay Hosking

https://www.gsmusic.com/

"Please support my work on Patreon: / jayhosking
Two cinematic songs performed live on the GS Bree6 and Walrus Qi, with orchestration added afterward in the box.

Thank you SO MUCH to the incredible ‪@devinbelangermusic‬ (aka Miles Away) for lending me the Bree6. I had so much fun with it that I started pricing out getting one myself!

The Bree6 is a six-voice analog polysynth, relatively simple in its architecture but with fantastic sound. It has a lot of features going for it, in my opinion, including great oscillators, very nice stereo spread, small form factor, and a panel mode. I dialled in some sounds extremely fast and got lost in the music making.

I was so lost, in fact, that I didn't even bother to try and show off the variety of this synth. Instead, I wanted to emphasize what I liked about it: I was writing music on it right away. Hopefully that inspiration comes through, and hopefully you can find other great videos (like Devin's) to hear the wider range of the synth.

Arrangements were written using some Spitfire strings (Cells, and BBC Orchestra), as well as some interesting sounds from Teletone Audio's 'simplesizer' line (e.g. Le Gibet).

Thanks for listening.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"

The Head Banger is Pure Sonic Destruction

video upload by Metamyther

"The Head Banger Eurorack distortion module is a raw, aggressive tool designed for pushing sounds to their absolute limit. This brutal distortion module delivers crushing overdrive and a send/return that can feedback, ensuring explosive walls of sound. The Head Banger adds a unique, high-voltage character that cuts through any mix. Perfect for any system that needs to hit hard."

via Setonix Synth

"The HEAD BANGER Heavy Metal Distortion brings the authentic “chainsaw” sound made famous by the Swedish Death Metal scene to your Eurorack synthesizer! This tonal monster conjures an unholy union between high-quality VCA circuitry and the most legendary distortion circuit in Heavy Metal!

The HEAD BANGER (a collaboration between SetonixSynth and Robots Are Red) gives the modular-based metalhead total control over a wide range of tone parameters: a three-band EQ with 20dB of boost/cut per band, Distortion amount, plus bass boost (Doom) and soft limiting (Crush) switches. These controls will faithfully recreate the classic compressed, grinding Gothenburg sound when fully “dimed,” but they can also provide a great range of saturation reminiscent of 4-track tape and vintage consumer mixers at other settings.

So, users pursuing more mellow sounds need not fret: despite its “heavy metal” tag, the Head Banger offers a fantastic range of distortion flavors perfect for subtly or un-subtly “"warming up” just about any sound that dares approach its input.

But if you thought Jack (Setonix) and Brian (RAR) would simply emulate a famous pedal and call it a day, you would be gravely mistaken! The Head Banger is fully optimized for use with your drums, oscillators, filters and other modular audio effects. It offers full CV control over Input Gain, Feedback amount with Send/Return loop, and Dry/Wet mix. This allows the user to create a dense web of sound and selectively re-integrate it with the original input signal in a number of interesting ways.

With the arrival of the Head Banger, Eurorack users finally have access to the most highly regarded distortion circuit in aggressive music. And now it has more CV control and synth-friendliness than ever! For anyone with a love of harsh, heavy, and/or distorted sounds, the Head Banger is a must-have!"

Botanica sound design with Sumu and Kaivo

video upload by Madrona Labs

"Cam shows us how he composed a 'botanica' style instrumental, using Sumu and Kaivo to create layers of glitchy pastoral goodness.

Sumu
https://madronalabs.com/products/sumu Kaivo
https://madronalabs.com/products/kaivo

Cam's patches and samples
https://drive.google.com/drive/folder..."

Erogenous Tones Structure HD: a Visual Generator Module - #knobcon

video upload by CatSynth TV

"James of Erogenous Tones takes us on a tour of Structure HD, their new visual generator module which they are debuting at Knobcon 2025. It is based on a GLSL pipeline and contains hundreds of dynamic visual patterns and effects.

To find out more, please visit https://erogenous-tones.com/
To find out more about Knobcon, please visit https://knobcon.con

0:00 Introduction
0:10 Structure HD
1:00 Demo of random patterns

Please consider supporting this channel to help us bring you more synthesizer tutorials and other content.

Merch: https://shop.catsynth.com
Patreon: / catsynth
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth"

Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo Returns on October 18/19

Details follow:

The Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo announces its return on October 18th and 19th, transforming the stylish 6,000-square-foot warehouse at 100 Sutton in Greenpoint into an immersive playground for electronic music creators. Once again presented in partnership with the legendary Three Wave Music, the Expo offers a unique, strictly in-the-headphones experience for attendees to interactively demo the latest synthesizers, effects pedals, and modular gear in a noise-friendly environment.

Nestled in one of Brooklyn's most vibrant musical corridors, the show is expected to draw over 1,500 musicians, producers, and gear enthusiasts. The 2024 Expo expands its programming to include educational workshops alongside its large exhibition floor.

Built for Discovery
This is an event built for discovery, and the headphone format creates a respectful space where you can truly hear the nuances of a boutique pedal or get lost in a massive modular patch without the noise of a typical convention. It's a focused, community-driven experience.

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Knobcon 2025 SYNTHMANIA!! Walkthrough w / Interviews

video upload by Modular Wild

"Modular Wild Visits Knobcon 2025 SYNTHMANIA !! in Schaumberg , IL

00:00 Intro
00:14 Greetings
00:41 Hit the Road
00:44 Buc-ee's
01:22 Sunrise
03:44 Day 2 - Exhibit Hall
03:55 Infrasonic Audio / WMD "Cosmic Debris"
08:20 Frequency Factory
08:36 Scoopy Scoop Labs "Runę" Synthesizer
09:40 Submatrix BEETTWEEK
11:10 Otter-Mods Part 1 (aka tribute to old sonic state videos)
11:36 Catalyst Audio MIG Series Modules
11:59 A.M.P Products - Obliquencer and More!
19:15 Flashback
19:36 Synth City , Chicago
21:02 Erogrenous Tones
21:54 Vondle Synths
22:47 Drift DJ "Zero"
23:18 BOREDBRAIN
23:58 Fart Box 1 & 2 (or A and B)
24:53 Hive Mind Synthesis
26:00 Headbanger Heavy Metal Distortion

Dedicated to Leslie Rollins ,a fan, former friend, and Synth lover.

**as of 9-10 I am creating shorts for some f this longer video, please be patient while I get those posted later today and tomorrow. **

Help support my future work and tutorials , my goals include refining the video and audio production skills I have, reassemble a small Doepfer eurorack system, a tascam CD/DJ controller, and a new video camera in the interest of continuing making tutorials and demos for end users .

I'm grateful for gifts, but don't have a specific funding goal. no gift or donation is too small. If you wish to support my work with Modular Wild and Rauls’ World of Synths you may visit :
https://liberapay.com/raulsworldofsyn..."

Kanawha Music and Art: Long Division 2 & Filternator - #Knobcon

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We check out the new modules from West-Virginia-based Kanawha Music and Art. Long Division 2 is a classic polyphonic divide-down voice reminiscent of the electronic organs and string machines of the 1960s and 1970s. The Filternator is a filter module based on the resonators found in 1940s Hammond organs.

To find out more, please visit http://kanawhamusic.com/
For more about Knobcon, please visit https://knobcon.com

0:00 Introduction
0:10 Long Division 2
2:45 Filternator
3:55 Conclusion

Please consider supporting this channel to help us bring you more synthesizer tutorials and other content.

Merch: https://shop.catsynth.com
Patreon: / catsynth
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth"

Filternator

video uploads by Kanawha Music

Playlist:

1. "Filternator" module introduction

A no-talking introduction to our new module. Is it a Filter? Is it a Resonator? Yes...with a difference.

2. Filternator Stereo demo- no talking

Using two Filternator modules in parallel for stereo and the cool sounds you can make.

3. Filternator Drum & Guitar

What happens when you run a drum machine or a guitar through this module? Let's find out.

Filternator

"Is it a filter? Is it a resonator? Is it a filter bank? Yes- the new Filternator module is all of the above…with a difference. When developing the module and hearing how it treated signals, it was obviously filtering, but with high resonant peaks that were stronger than the incoming signal, at which point it was resonating up a storm. So what to call it? It’s resonating as much as it’s filtering, so we called it the Filternator!

It’s simplicity itself to use: plug your audio in the input, and the output goes to whatever you like down your signal chain. Use the wet/dry mix knob to control the amount of “filternated” signal you’d like to hear. Then comes the fun part: chose a mode, and start messing around with the switches. There’s a choice of three switches for the capacitors, and three switches for the coils used in the circuit. They can be used in any combination to set the filter frequencies and resonant peaks. If you like, automate the mix control with an external CV source. The one thing you don’t do is power it up…except for the external control voltage for the wet/dry mix, it’s completely passive! But unlike other passive filters, this design doesn’t drag down your signal level with resistors in the circuit, because there aren’t any. By using inductors instead, the signal doesn’t get attenuated as it does in a standard passive filter. Instead, it will actually boost signal levels as it nears the resonance peak.

Talk about skiff friendly, not only does it not take any power, but it’s nice and slim, just 12mm deep behind the (nice and thick aluminum) faceplate."
Long Division 2

video uploads by Kanawha Music

Playlist:

1. Long Division version II introduction

Introducing Long Division version II...in addition to the unlimited polyphony, we now have a choice of square or pulse waves, a Gate Out, illumination for the tuning trimmers, and more.

2. Long Division II with modules- Demo (no talking)

In addition to the Master Tune and Tone CV inputs, Long Division II has a Gate Out which can be used to trigger envelopes, etc. This video demonstrates some of the possibilities.

3. LD II Stereo Demo- No talking

A demonstration of Long Division II with the Stereo Mixer/Break Out helper module.

Long Division 2

"In addition to the complete features of the original Long Division module… 12 independent and free running oscillators, one for each note of the scale
Built in vibrato with speed and depth controls
Choice or organ or piano sustain
Tone Control
Variable release time
Tone and tuning CV inputs
100% analog tone generation
Plug and play operation
All 61 notes available all the time!
Long Division II also offers:
A choice of square or narrow pulse waves, great for those string machine sounds!
A Gate Out jack, to trigger envelopes on any note coming on
Internal illumination for the tuning trimmers, and
An optional stereo output!"

The story of INVENTING Eurorack: DIETER DOEPFER // Why We Bleep 55

video upload by mylarmelodies

"A podcast about creating Eurorack modular synths in the 90s, collaborations with Kraftwerk, the 'red stripe' controversy (if you know you know). We meet from Dieter Doepfer & new Doepfer managing director Holger Zapf, in an interview at Machina Bristronica 2024, on how Eurorack Modular format went from "Nobody wants that sh*t" to a blossoming and diverse industry 30 years later. 👉 / mylarmelodies 🙌

This was filmed at the mighty https://machinabristronica.uk/" Chapters:
00:00 - In this episode of Why We Bleep...
01:30 - A word from Why We Bleep's Sponsors
04:38 - Introduction to Dieter Doepfer and Holger Zapf
06:14 - Early life, education, introduction to music & technology
16:47 - First encounters with synths - analogue vs the era of digital
21:49 - MAQ16/3 - a little collaboration with Kraftwerk
25:31 - The early developement of Eurorack ("Nobody wants that sh!t!")
31:16 - Holger's involvement, perspectives on Eurorack and favourite modules
36:53 - Doepfer's development and design process
41:55 - Eurorack's evolution - parallels and adopters of the format
45:55 - The 'Red Stripe' controversy and voltage standards
51:49 - How it feels to have started the Eurorack Industry
53:07 - What is the future of Doepfer, and of Music Technology?
58:14 - A question from the audience - Eurorack's Birthday?
59:07 - Thank you Doepfer! Final thoughts

If you enjoyed the episode, please share it and consider contributing on Patreon!

DOEPFER ONLINE:
▶︎ https://www.doepfer.de/home.htm

THANKS TO SPONSORS:
▶︎ SIGNAL SOUNDS http://signalsounds.com
▶︎ POINT BLANK MUSIC SCHOOL: https://bit.ly/pbopenday25

SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:
▶︎ Patreon: / mylarmelodies (Help fund more podcast episodes, videos, join a community of music makers and ask me questions directly!)"

Automatic Musique Concrete Degeneration! | Make Noise

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"Using the continuously expanding Iteration 3 Onomatopoiea Reel, we continue the 12-String Iterative Music Project with a patch that gradually destroys the Reel! But don't worry, we'll keep going!

The Iteration 3 Spreadsheet is still open for submissions if you'd like to add any sound to the Reel for a more composed piece next time:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...

http://www.makenoisemusic.com"

DOTS 🐞 eurorack module quick demo video

video upload by Johannes

"This little demonstration is meant to give a general idea of the video. I am not very skilled at explaining things or editing videos. 🐞

DOTS is a compact, 6-channel Eurorack module designed for generating triggers and gates. This open hardware project allows you to build the module yourself, with instructions and resources provided. Please visit the website for more info.

https://www.d-o-t-s.net"

Performance Techniques - PT208 - Granular Cinematic Ambience

video upload by A Work In Progress

"A Work In Progress⁠
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Performance Techniques PT208

Granular Cinematic Ambience
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Programming notes & gear list available on the AWIP Blog

https://aworkinprogress.uk/blog
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Performers:⁠
AWIP TC - Tom Cane
AWIP OF - Oscar Farrell"

Rain sound in Tokyo and Ambient Music session : September Transition 2025-09-10 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece created with Tokyo rain sounds, ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-10, and Hamon. Ambient music where synthesizer tones, Hamon, and gong sounds resonate over the background of rainfall.

The Prophet-10 is recorded with light delay added through the BOSS DD-6.

Percussion includes gong and Hamon, recorded with an NT-4 microphone.

The rain was recorded in Tokyo on the afternoon of September 10, 2025. At first it was a heavy downpour, but by the latter half of the piece the intensity weakens and the rain sounds become sparser."

Elastic OSC "DX7" Update 1.1

video upload by Elastic Instruments (Oliver Greschke)

"Elastic OSC Update 1.1 allows you to import DX7 banks into the 3 OP6 engines (19–21). Each OP6 preset / DX7 bank consists of 32 DX7 sounds, which you can switch through using the Harmonics slider.
There are thousands of DX7 banks available online — plenty to discover!
But we’ve also included some ready-to-use DX7 sounds for you:
• Classic DX7 presets
• AI-generated presets by theintrovert: https://theintrovert.net
• DX7 sounds preset by legendary synth YouTuber Jexus: https://sounds-for-synths.com
• DX7 sounds and other engines presets by sounddesigner SOI: soundofizrael.gumroad.com
• DX7 Bank Generator: https://www.thisdx7cartdoesnotexist.com

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All the sounds of OXI META

video upload by OXI Instruments

00:00 Introduction
00:38 SPACE
02:18 RISER
04:20 FILTER
05:00 LOOPER
05:58 DELAY
07:40 GATER

"Discover the power of the OXI META in action!
In this video, we join A Thousand Details for a hands-on walkthrough of META’s main effects: Space, Riser, Filter, Looper, Delay, and Gater.
With META placed on the master, every effect transforms the entire mix — from deep atmospheric breaks and rising tension, to glitchy loops, dubby echoes, and rhythmic chops.
We’ll explore:
Space – lush reverbs for breakdowns
Riser – building tension into drops
Filter – smooth sweeps & dramatic cuts
Looper – freeze, stutter & glitch effects
Delay – from subtle echoes to dub washes
Gater – rhythmic chops for instant movement
This quick jam shows how META can reshape any track in real time, whether you’re working with Eurorack gear, synths, or other instruments.

#OXIMETA #ThousandDetails #OXIInstruments"