MATRIXSYNTH: Monday, November 24, 2025

Monday, November 24, 2025

Dave Smith Tempest Synth Drum Machine workflow LIVESTREAM

video upload by Noir Et Blanc Vie - After Hours

Xaoc Devices Introduces Konin 1963 Amplitenuator

video upload by Xaoc Devices

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

"We've got a new small utility module for you - Konin Amplitenuator! It is only 4HP and fits into any case. It is designed for precise manual control of gain and attenuation across two channels. Whenever you need to boost a weak signal by up to +20 dB or tame it down to just 1% of its original amplitude (or even less!), Konin is ready to oblige. It also serves as a versatile voltage source, spanning the full range from -10V to +10V, or fine-tuning to 10mV, all adjustable with a single, smooth turn of the knob. Oh, and it can be a simple dual attenuator as well. This one doesn't break the bank, but will certainly feature in many of your patches.

Main features:
width 4HP
depth 32mm (including cable bracket)
precision attenuator
attenuverter
signal amplifier up to +20dB
dual adjustable voltage source
PRICE: 90 EUR, available now!"

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Natlife Sounds Black Friday Sale

"We have started a big sale for all my sounds, from 30% for hardware synths to 80% for software synth presets

https://natlifesounds.com/products/

It is includes: Arturia MicroFreak, D16 Phoscyon 2, Dmitry Sches Thorn, Korg Krome / Krome EX, Korg KingKorg, Korg Minilogue XD, Korg Opsix, Lennar Digital Sylenth1, NI Massive, NI Massive X, Novation Mono Station, Novation Peak / Summit, Propellerhead Europa, Reveal Sound Spire, Roland JP-08, Roland SE-02, Roland System-8, Roland Zen-Core, Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2, Synapse Audio The Legend / Legend HZ, Synapse Audio Dune 3, U-He Diva, U- Hive 2, U-He Repro, Virus TI2, Xfer Serum / Serum 2, SynthMaster One, SynthMaster 2 and others!"

Remember to check with shops on the right for additional Black Friday Sales!

Xtreme Easel

video upload by Todd Barton

"Some days are extreme . . ."

HWJ WC - Herrmann-esque

video upload by SynthAddict

"I loosely based this on some of my fav Bernard Herrmann scores. He was a soundtrack master. I am but a very pale imitation. :-)"

‪@PlantWave‬ Meets the “Plantasia” Moog Modular | Live Jam

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music and PlantWave

"Join me for a one-of-a-kind musical experience filmed inside the iconic Mickey Hargitay Plants in Hollywood. In this special session, I’m improvising on the legendary 1969 Moog IIIc “Plantasia” Modular Synthesizer—the same model used on Mort Garson’s Mother Earth's Plantasia—along with my Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave, while the plants themselves generate melodies through PlantWave.

How PlantWave Works
PlantWave is a bio-music device that connects to a plant’s leaves and measures subtle changes in electrical conductivity. Those fluctuations are translated into MIDI data, which then becomes musical notes, rhythms, and patterns. It’s not “the plant playing an instrument” in the human sense—it's more like the plant’s natural signals being converted into music we can hear and respond to.

The Jam
As PlantWave transforms real-time electrical signals from the plants into beautiful, evolving musical patterns, I’m tuning in, responding, and improvising on the Moog IIIc and 3rd Wave—matching their phrases with my own melodies and rhythms. Every moment emerges organically, completely unique, and impossible to recreate the same way twice.

About the Location
Mickey Hargitay Plants has been an LA landmark for decades, and creating this performance surrounded by their lush greenery made the experience even more magical.

This is a rare combination of vintage analog synthesis, modern wavetable power, plant-generated musical data, and real-time human improvisation. I hope you enjoy this unique collaboration between nature and machines."

The Secret Life of Plants | From Instruo Scion to PocketScion

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"This video is about making music with biofeedback from living organisms like plants, animals and humans. I made a video about Instruo Scion five years ago, and I couldn't resist getting the small PocketScion.
I don't know how to explain this, it's a brilliant design with huge potential, but it doesn't come out on its own. Sonically it's a bit tame with the inevitable additive 'organ-ish' sounds, the pluck, a subtractive voice and a very cool noise preset - which sounds amazing, but doesn't really match the mood of plant music. Most presets use a 5 or 6 note scale to avoid dissonants, so it sounds a bit like musical wallpaper.

Its main goal is to take it outside and capture the secret life of plants translated to ambient music, but it can't possibly survive a rainy day in the forest without a cover (or in the pocket).

So is it any good?
YES!

The Controller app allows you to change scales, ranges, midi channels and a control channel (default CC1 - ModWheel) you can route to other destinations (e.g. expression). Since you have five channels, you can make breathtaking generative music in the DAW, controlling five different CC's. It's brilliance is revealed when you hook it up to your DAW and drive 5 midi channels with an ambient VST for each channel (or VCV Rack?). It's truly amazing as a generative midi controller. On it's own, I'd say it's a 6 of 10. With MIDI, it's an 11 (strictly personal opinion)."

New Waldorf Protein Synth Leaked

Follow-up to this post.

Some details:

"Waldorf Music has released the Protein, a new 8-voice polyphonic wavetable synthesizer. The instrument combines the technology of earlier Waldorf instruments with modern features in a compact and portable design.

The Protein utilizes the original ASIC oscillators of the Microwave 1, reproducing its characteristic digital vintage sound at a 250 kHz sample rate and retaining the original 8-bit quantization and aliasing characteristics. Its design and architecture are particularly noteworthy. The Protein boasts a new, portable form factor. Measuring 252 x 170 x 48 mm and weighing just 0.9 kg, it is designed for both studio and mobile use.

The user interface is designed for intuitive operation and direct access. At its core, the Protein offers 8 voices and a flexible 4-layer concept that enables complex sound layering, round-robin modes, and polytimbral operation via MIDI. The Load Layer function allows for quick recombination of existing layers from the library. The device stores over 150 factory presets and up to 250 user presets. Each layer has access to an 8-slot modulation matrix for sound design, complemented by modern support for polyphonic aftertouch. A special feature is the "Flavor" control, which adds organic micro-fluctuations to digital sounds.

Modern features from the Iridium family are also integrated, including an arpeggiator, step sequencer, and various effects. The Protein aims to offer an affordable entry into the world of classic Waldorf wavetable synthesis. The official launch of the Protein will take place on November 27, 2025, at 8 p.m. in Berlin. Following the launch, the artist Zavoloka will perform a 30-minute live set using the Protein."

Demos and additional details sure to follow on the 27th. See Waldorf's Comming soon... teaser with audio here.

Update: Additional pics, details, and demos are now up here.

Jamming with the Teenage Engineering EP-40 Riddim & Ting: dub, reggae & beyond

video upload by Signal Sounds

"The Unperson returns to the Signal Sounds channel to put Teenage Engineering’s new box through its paces! The EP-40 Riddim is the latest iteration of the EP-133 form factor, and it’s a whole heap of fun. It’s loaded with sounds inspired by reggae and dub styles, and the EP-2350 Ting microphone is the icing on the cake, with its voice transformer and sound effects.

Buy it here:
https://www.signalsounds.com/teenage-..."

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:28 Supertone synth engines
04:47 Pressure-sensitive dub sirens
06:17 Ting microphone
08:28 Making a beat
10:59 Loop controls
13:23 Tape Stop effect
14:17 New performance parameters
17:52 Punch-in effects
18:46 Conclusion

With The Unperson

MetaModule Tutorials: Producer Pack and Stereo Tools

video upload by 4ms Company

"Head to the MetaModule form Patch Gallery to download and try on your MetaModule: https://forum.4ms.info/t/producer-pac..."

Bastl Introduces the Kastle 2 Alchemist 🧪 Compact Hybrid-Synthesis Instrument

video uploads by Bastl Instruments

Playlist:

1. Kastle 2 Alchemist 🧪 Compact Hybrid-Synthesis Instrument
2. No talking, just sounds - Kastle 2 Alchemist Hybrid-Synthesis Instrument
3. The most fun I've had making a video - Oscillator Sink and Bastl Instruments
4. ALCHEMIST: Bastl's super fun Kastle synth - Turbo Tambourine and Bastl Instruments
5. Bastl Alchemist Beginner’s Guide – How to Get Started - Shimmery.mp3 and Bastl Instruments

"We are stoked to introduce the Kastle 2 Alchemist – a patchable, hybrid-synthesis instrument that empowers you to explore melodies and even harmonic textures, despite being monophonic.

The Alchemist offers a range of Bastl-brewed Synth Modes – Filter, FM, Supersaw, Hypersine, and GlitchNoise – which can be combined with its internal effects and the versatile Pattern Generator. Rhythms and scales are fully customizable via the web-based app, and expanded MIDI USB compatibility adds even more flexibility.

The Kastle 2 Alchemist is the third firmware release for the Kastle 2 hardware platform, joining the FX Wizard multi-effects processor and the Wave Bard stereo sample player. The firmware is fully cross-compatible across all devices in the Kastle 2 Series – meaning the Alchemist firmware can be loaded onto previous Kastle 2 units and Citadel modules, and vice versa.

The Kastle 2 Alchemist is the spiritual successor to the original and widely popular Kastle Synth, introduced in the fall of 2016 and later updated to Kastle 1.5 in late 2017. It also inherits the DNA of the Kastle Arp from 2023, resulting in expanded musicality.

The Kastle 2 Series is often described as experimental and funky — and while the Alchemist certainly carries that spirit, this third medieval-themed instrument pushes the platform further. With carefully crafted synth modes and intuitive controls, the Alchemist expands the musical range, making it valuable in both beginner setups and complex studio environments."

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Exploring Oberheim Xpander

video upload by HanzVolt

DIY Minimoog Inspired Synth | A Teensy Powered Tribute

video upload by Moby Pixel

"In this video, we’re building a Teensy-powered synth inspired by the iconic Minimoog Model D, and exploring what made the original design so legendary. We’ll walk through all-the-things: oscillators, mixer, filter, envelopes, hidden features, presets, the Teensy’s USB audio setup, and how Bob Moog’s Minimoog helped shape modern subtractive synthesis.

This is my biggest project to date, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! The Teensy 4.1’s built-in USB audio is sending power, MIDI, and audio over a single cable. What a time to be alive, haha! All code and build files are available on GitHub if you want to make your own. Cheers!

GitHub: https://github.com/NickCulbertson/Min...

A 6-voice polyphonic virtual analog synthesizer built with the Teensy 4.1 microcontroller, inspired by the classic Minimoog. Features comprehensive synthesis with USB audio/MIDI and intuitive menu control.

Key Features:
6-voice polyphony with 3 oscillators per voice (18 total)
6 waveforms per oscillator
Noise shared white/pink noise
24dB Moog-style ladder filter with ADSR envelopes
Independent LFO with pitch/filter/amp targets
Macro knob system - remap filter knobs to LFO controls
USB Audio + MIDI - single cable to computer
20 hardware encoders + LCD for real-time control
20 Presets - 80s Brass, Saw Keys, Bass sounds, Pads, and more
Multiple play modes - Mono, Poly, Legato with glide

Parts List:
Teensy 4.1 – https://www.sparkfun.com/teensy-4-1-w...
Menu Encoder – https://www.amazon.com/Taiss-KY-040-E...
Other Encoders – https://www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
LCD 2×16 – https://www.amazon.com/Hosyond-Displa...
Knobs – https://www.amazon.com/Taiss-Silver-R...

Chapters:
0:00 The Minimoog
3:00 MiniTeensy Synth Build
6:32 Minimoog & MiniTeensy Designs Explain ed
9:26 Presets Demo
12:25 SUBSCRIBE! (maybe?)

Thanks for Watching!
Nick
Moby Pixel"

Baby Audio Atoms and Transit

video upload by DATABROTH

"Read my full review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/transf...
www.databroth.com/blog/atoms-review

check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth"

HWJ - Bernard Herrmann - PSYCHO JELLY

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Hardware Jam Challenge: Bernard Herrmann

Bean Jelly & Beads Concerto
Enjoy!

Recorded live thru Syntakt inputs with delay and reverb

Make some noise!

#ambient #electronicmusic #experimental

‪@alizondevices‬"

Bach meets Stranger Things: Pianoteq 9 as a synthesizer (jam)

video upload by Pete Midi

"Pianoteq 9 has arrived and it’s time to show you my favourite virtual instrument together with my favourite plugin controller in a little jam. Yes, and I also like Stranger Things and as the end approaches now, I’m currently rewatching all the seasons 😉

Gear: Modartt Pianoteq 9 Pro with Ableton Live 11 and MP MIDI Controller, drums from Forever 89 VISCO."

Synthesizing with Moog | Lesson 7: Original Soundtrack

video upload by Moog Music

Synthesizing with Moog

"The soundtrack from the seventh and final episode of Synthesizing with Moog carries the lesson as we zoom out from the discreet moment of the note and look at how the synthesizer creates patterns and musical phrases.

We hope you enjoy this music created by Moog electronic musical instrument experts Max Ravitz ( / patriciaaa ) and Gunnar Haslam ( ‪@lasynthesehumaine6932‬ ).

0:00 - Babylon Real Estate / Gunnar Haslam
3:42 - Apfel Schorle / Max Ravitz
7:38 - Donna / Max Ravitz
9:23 - Bob's Theme / Max Ravitz
12:30 - End Credits / Gunnar Haslam
14:28 - Bonus Track / Max Ravitz"

ERICA SYNTHS HEXDRUMS 03 // LØSTLVLS

video upload by LØSTLVLS

"My Hexdrums arrived a couple of days ago, and it's been great to get to know it away from the hustle and bustle of Machina Bristronica!

In this video you will hear two custom samples on the Crash and Ride (Cymbals) channel - an open hat and a clap. I find adding custom samples to this device really helps it cut through, and works great when layering them with the internal voices.

Check out my samples on Bandcamp - loads of vintage and modern drum machines and more, all samples ethically-sourced and locally-grown here in the lab in Bristol, UK: https://lostlvls.bandcamp.com/"

Update:

ERICA SYNTHS HEXDRUMS 04 // LØSTLVLS

video upload by LØSTLVLS

"Another little jam on the HexDrums - this time another two user samples, the open hat and clap from the TR-909. Classic sounds mixed in with the Hexinverter modules timbres."