Fyrd MTRX-8 Sequencer

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FYRD Instruments MTRX-8 Sequencer

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"Up for auction is a MTRX-8 sequencer, currently has the SEQ X 4 v1.0 firmware in it.
I built a stand for it so it could sit behind one of my synths. Its easy to remove as it just has two bolts on either side, but the original 'ears' have two holes in them where the new stand affixes to.
More info on it here, there's also a bunch of videos too.
http://www.fyrd-instruments.com/MTRX
This on is the first version, slightly bigger than the second version. Sequencer is in good condition, but given that the surface is perspex it has a lot of small marks/scuffs on it. Never gigged, just had minimal studio use, smoke free / animal free studio.
Comes with power supply (not pictured)."

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Fyrd SQR Teaser

Published on Sep 23, 2015 Fyrd Instruments

"Analog & MIDI sequencer"

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FYRD INSTRUMENTS SQR MIDI DEMO

Published on Jul 2, 2015 Fyrd Instruments

"This is a first look at the new sequencer from Fyrd Instruments. It is plugged via MIDI to a computer. The video quality, the sound and the sync (audio/video) are not perfect but it gives you an idea of what the SQR is capable of. All the sounds (except the drum kick) are sequenced live using the SQR.

www.fyrd-instruments.com"

New FYRD Instruments SQR Analog & MIDI Sequencer

via FYRD Instruments:

"The SQR sequencer is our entry in the modular world. This 4-channels desktop sequencer is very adaptable: you can use it with MIDI gears or modular rigs, you can play it like a classical 16-steps sequencer or go crazy and use the probabilistic approach on top of an innovative stage behavior sequencer, you can sequence on 4 monophonic channels or easily compose a 4 voices polyphonic exotic chord, you can sync it with MIDI or an external clock signal from your modular rig or use its internal clock, to name a few.

Apart from its powerful features, the greatest strength of the SQR is its ability to help you visualize what you are doing. Its big and easy-to-read led display can show you every variations in your sequence, from individual gate lengths to pitches and octaves, from individual slide lengths to chord names or step probabilities. Everything is clear and hands-on: you have direct access to all the essentials parameters and you can visualize everything instantly.

Very similar to the MTRX in design, the SQR is made from top quality components at each stage. From the beautiful enclosure to the Digital-To-Analog converter, each component has been choosen carefully to offer the best possible experience to the user. And we are very proud of the result!


First 50 units will be available by the end of August. The firsts 50 units will be selled at 499€ (incl. VAT), the next will be selled at 599€.

Shipping is 10€ for France, 30€ for Europe, 40€ for USA/Canada and 50€ for others countries.

Specifications

16-steps with individual control of pitch, octave, gate length, gate probability, slide length and stage behavior

4x CV/Gate channels with mono- or polyphonic control (chords)

16-stages behavior sequencer: for each stage you can either play it normally or skip it, stay blocked on it for up to 16 steps, create a tril (up to 8 notes per step) or jump to any other step of your choosing

selectable shapes for the slide between two notes (exponential, linear, ...)

selectable scale for pitches and chords

selectable CV offset per channel

for each channel: loop-in/loop-out, warp mode (forward, backward, ping-pong), step duration (1/32th to 2 bars)

3x sync modes: internal (with or without MIDI clocks out), external clock (for modular rigs) and MIDI

selectable clock divider for all sync modes, both for input and output clocks

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New Fyrd Instruments SEQ X4 WALKTHROUGH

Published on Mar 7, 2014

"SEQ X4 is the new interface for the MTRX MIDI controller. It comes as a free alternative interface to the Jam Machine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWsMaC...). [posted here] It features 4 completely independent 32-step sequencers with:
- pitch, velocity, octave, duration
- shift (small delay of each step)
- bend (pitch wheel sequencing - Slide/Glide effect)
- active step selection, loop length
- speed (1/32th, 1/16th, 1/8th, 1/4th)
- warp (forward/backward/ping-pong/random)

The SEQ X4 interface can be sync'ed via MIDI clock message as a Master or a Slave and use the Fyrd Instruments Lock System (FILS). The sync can comes from a computer or MIDI device (SLAVE/FILS) or from the MTRX itself. It outputs MIDI messages (notes, pitch bend) both on USB and MIDI ports simultaneously (thus can act as a MIDI/USB interface with sync ability).

The SEQ X4 firmware is compatible with both MTRX-8 and the new MTRX-S (the first prototype is used in the video).

The MTRX-S can be pre-ordered now on www.fyrd-instruments.com.
249€ with FREE SHIPPING worldwide (limited time offer till the end of the MTRX-S pre-order)."

Fyrd MTRX-8 MIDI Controller Sequencer

MTRX-8 Walkthrough

Published on Aug 13, 2013 Fyrd Instruments·1 video

MIDI sequencer
Drum sequencer
Knobs
Presets
Programmable via MIDI (Max4Live, Max/MSP, PureData, ...)

249EUR + shipping (limited time offer)

www.fyrd-instruments.com

Fyrd Instruments MIDI Control Platform Hardware Device

"The MIDI Control Platform is a hardware device designed to handle MIDI data. Made with wood (poplar) and laser-cut aluminum, the enclosure of the MIDI Control Platform looks classy and his 150 x 200 mm makes it a solid yet portable solution for live performance and home studio.

The MIDI Control Platform is USB powered (no MIDI DIN i/o) and fully compliant with MIDI over USB standard: no driver installation is needed - the MIDI Control Platform is a true plug-and-play device.

To make it fully ergonomic and ready-to-use we simplified the interface of the MIDI Control Platform: four encoders with integrated switches, two push-buttons and a 128x64 pixels graphical LCD display. However, simplified does not mean powerless: thanks to his graphical capabilities, the MCP can control many parameters depending on the “context” displayed on the LCD screen. Rather than the direct manipulation of parameters, the manipulation of the graphical elements, supplied by the module software embedded inside the MIDI Control Platform, provides evolving capabilities to the MIDI Control Platform.

By combining the interface of the MIDI Control Platform with the power of software modules, the MIDI Control Platform is capable of almost everything: you will be able to turn your MIDI Control Platform into sequencers, controllers, MIDI effects and much more. Each new module is a new way of producing MIDI data with the MIDI Control Platform."

The two first modules available for the system are the Harmonic MIDI Generator module and MIDI LFO module.

"The Harmonic Music Generator is the first module available for the MIDI Control Platform. It is a new kind of sequencer based on harmonic rules of music. The idea behind the Harmonic Music Generator is simple: you can focus on patterns and musical phrases while the Harmonic Music Generator takes care of the overall harmony of your track.

The Harmonic Music Generator can harmonize up to 3 different voices through 3 independent 16-step sequencers:
- A bass-line sequencer with a choice of 3 different pitches
- A chord sequencer with 7 combinations of 1, 2 or 3 pitches
- A melody sequencer with a choice of 7 different pitches

For each of these sequencers, you can independently control:
- The sequence of notes (instant randomization)
- The velocity profile of the sequence (downbeat, syncopation, flat and random modes)
- The overall length of the sequencer (1 to 16 steps)
- The relative speed of the sequencer (2 times slower to 4 times faster)

The harmonization itself can be edited through its own 16-step sequencer:
- Choose among 120 different harmonic structures
- Easily create harmonic variation within the same harmonic structure
- Rapidly change the overall “feel” of your track without affecting the musical structure of the voices

Finally with the Harmonic Music Generator, we make the music creation as easy as possible:
- Each sequencer (bass, chord, melody) produces MIDI notes on its own MIDI channel
- The Harmonic Music Generator can send MIDI Clock to synchronize with your DAW
- Transport functions (Play / Stop) directly available on the MIDI Control Platform"

"The MIDI Low Frequency Oscillator brings new capabilities to the MIDI Control Platform. Here are some features:

- 4 oscillators
- choose between 5 forms for each oscillator: sine, square, triangle, saw and random
- adjustable speed for each oscillator
- Each oscillator controls up to 4 parameters (MIDI CC)
- Edit the profile of each parameter (min, max, sensitivity, direction)
- Manually control up to 4 parameters with just one encoder

The MIDI LFO module is still in beta testing but it was so fun that we wanted you to have it !"

Tweak them knobs!

See http://www.fyrd-instruments.com/ for more including videos.