Quick Takes with MST

Published on Feb 23, 2015 noisythang

http://www.synthrotek.com/

"Had the loan of some MST modules, spent an afternoon making some basic sounds and overdubbing this little silly bit. I hear George likes melodic stuff, so this has some silly melodies. Really like all this gear, lot's of function in a small package, lot's of modulation and sounds great too.

Plus, kits.. The inverted/offset output on the envelopes is nice."

Synthrotek MST Eurorack East Coast Jam

Published on Feb 20, 2015 synthrotek

http://www.synthrotek.com/products/ms...

"Synthrotek is pleased to offer a complete line of eurorack synthesizer modules, power, cases and accessories in both complete units kits and panels & pcbs. We now offer a very complete analog modular monophonic voice with many accompanying utility modules. This new complete voice is the product of a collaboration with synth guru George Mattson, who now joins us in releasing our new MST (Mattson – Synthrotek) line of premium modules."

George Mattson History of Analog & Modular Synthesis & MST Synthrotek Modules

Published on Feb 17, 2015 synthrotek

http://www.synthrotek.com/products/ms...

"Synth pioneer George Mattson of Mattson Mini Modular and the Syntar takes sits down with Synthrotek to share his history in audio synthesis, the fall of Analog and his thoughts on the new MST line of of Eurorack modules. He also gives his insight into the future of modular synthesis."

George Mattson & Synthrotek will be showing their new MST Synthrotek modules at the upcoming Denver Synth Meet on March 14 (just announced below).

See the channel labels below for additional posts on the Syntar, Mattson and the monster Mattson EML.

George Mattson, Synthrotek & Circuit Shaman Coming to the Denver Synth Meet!

George Mattson, Synthrotek & Circuit Shaman are scheduled for the Denver Synth Meet on March 14.  Mattson and Synthrotek will be showing their new MST line of modules and Circuit Shaman will be showing their new VERT, SPECTRA MIRROR and SWITCHES eurorack modules.

You'll find full details on the event at:

http://denversynth.com/

NAMM 2015: Synthrotek Mattson Modules

Published on Feb 4, 2015 sonicstate

"NAMM 2015: Synth Rotek Mattson Modules A new collaboration with George Mattson all available as"

MATTSON MINI MODULAR SYSTEM

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"A tiny yet powerful modular system, you can tuck under your arm.

This system has walnut cases and the following modules,

Dual LFO

VCO J

VCO s

Sample & Hold

Amplitude Follower

Noise

4X 1X2 Buffer (mult)

Quad AD/ASR

Envelope generator

4X mixer

4X VC mixer/ VCA

JP VCF (multi mode)

VCA /ringmod/ output amp

Midi input/ Master power module

SQ 816 Sequencer

Joy stick (sprung -5-0+5)

8X 1/8 to 1/4 format bay

Power brick/power cables

Bag of patch cords (25 or so)

Bag of spare parts, blanking panels, LFO card.

Also please note the Davies 1900H knobs! A finger friendly upgrade!

The LFO is the only module with any issues, one LFO intermittently goes audio rate. I ordered a new card but it did not fix the problem, I assume a bad pot is to blame. Just never got around to fixing it."

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first test - moog werkstatt driving a mattson mini modular

Published on Jan 28, 2015 hewstigator

"testing my laurentide synthworks modded moog werkstatt running patches to and from the mattson modular to make sure there are no weird grounding or stability issues between the two. if you haven't seen what laurentide does to these werkstatt's you should definitely check it out - nearly all available space is taken to install a giant bevy of 1/8" jacks, a MIDI-CV converter, fine tuning, and more (even a sort of "grit" circuit is added...) basically turning this thing into a super compact, modular workhorse! (http://www.laurentidesynthworks.net/)

in this video, the werkstatt sends out a clock (via its square LFO), gate and keyboard pitch CV to the mattson, which in turn sends back an arpeggiated pitch CV to the werkstatt oscillator (you don't hear the arpeggiated oscillator until about 1:15). sorry about the wacky video angle - the area i have the modular set up is pretty tight!

all of the bwazillion patch jacks obviate the need to play the werkstatt's built-in keyboard, but it is super handy to have the tiny keyboard right there tucked in with everything else while setting up patches.

this werkstatt/mattson combo can also be heard on the track "a healer is born" starting at around two minutes in our band's latest EP (although the patch is a fairly basic since i had just gotten the werkstatt when finalizing the song!) https://thenewlines.bandcamp.com/albu..."

NAMM2015 Introducing the New Synthrotek Eurorack Modules

Published on Jan 24, 2015 Analogue Zone Showroom / Hangszer

"Introducing the new SynthRotek new Eurorack Modules at the NAMM2015 Show"

New SYNTHROTEK MST mattson eurorack modules: MIDI to CV, VCO, VC LFO, AUDIO / CV MIXER, BUFF MULT, NOISE SAMPLE & HOLD, DUAL ENVELOPE, DUAL VCA, LP FILTER, MIX.

Also the new SYNTHROTEK DSM drum synth module.

http://www.synthrotek.com

Synthrotek, Division 6 and Mattson Mini Modular Join Forces with New Synthrotek MST Eurorack Line

"The Synthrotek MST line in Eurorack format will be revealed next week at NAMM. This is a joint collaboration between Synthrotek, Division 6 and Mattson Mini Modular."

Left to right: MIDI to CV, VCO, VC LFO, AUDIO / CV MIXER, BUFF MULT, NOISE SAMPLE & HOLD, DUAL ENVELOPE, DUAL VCA, LP FILTER, MIX.

DIVISION 6 MATTSON SQ816 2x8/16 SEQUENCER EURORACK

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George Mattson Added to Wikipedia

George Mattson of Mattson Mini Modular has been added to Wikipedia. Click through for a bit of synthesizer history.

"He is credited with the invention of the Syntar, the first fully self-contained 'keytar', in 1978, and is founder and owner of Mattson Mini Modular."

Pictured here is George with his monster EML system featuring his own custom modules, his original EML 101, and a small Mattson Mini Modular system to the right of the EML.

See the channel labels at the bottom of this post for more on each as well as the Syntar.

MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO 2014 Pics

Some pics of this year's MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO. A great time was had by all! Huge thanks to everyone that attended and the MMTA, Decibel Festival and EMP for making this happen! Videos will follow.

In attendance: SYNTHWERKS, George Mattson (Mattson Mini Modular & Division 6), Lorne Hammond aka sealion with a Roland Jupiter-4, ARP Odyssey, Minimoog and various mini noisemakers, Larry Klinke aka Computer Controlled with his rhythm machines, ), Bryan O with an Akai Rhythm Wolf,  Vsyevolod with 8 panels of Serge, Keith McMillen Instruments with Dreadbox Murmox, Madrona Labs, Lunchbox Audio with a Moog Sub 37, effegee with a TTSH (2600 clone) and modded YOCTO (808 clone), John Bowen Synth Design with the Solaris, Jeff with an OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) with TamTam SynthLab, Roland with the new AIRA gear & more.  Thank you!

Side note: if you are on a Mac and your mouse pointer disappears, click off screen to get it back. Based on what I can find out there I believe it is due to a bug with Flash on Mac. If anyone knows of a solution, let me know.

MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO Update!

This is just a reminder that the MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO is coming to Seattle on Saturday September 27! Full details here.

The event is free to the public and attendees bringing gear.   Be sure to sign up if you plan to bring something!

The following is the current list of attendees:

SYNTHWERKS
George Mattson (Mattson Mini Modular & Division 6)
Lorne Hammond aka sealion
Larry Klinke aka Computer Controlled
infradead representing DinSync.info
Vsyevolod with 8 panels of Serge
Keith McMillen Instruments
Malekko Heavy Industry
Madrona Labs
The Harvestman
Lunchbox Audio

Division 6 Morpheum Test Drive

Uploaded on Jun 20, 2014 matrixsynth·311 videos

http://www.division-6.com

"Just a test of my new Division 6 Morpheum VCA morphing ring modulator. Two Melekko Heavy Industries Richter Oscillator IIs into the Morpheum to start. Division 6 SQ816 Sequencer into the Morpheum mod input for rhythm. SQ816 provides bass drum gate for the Tiptop Audio BD808 bass drum and drives the clock in for the Tiptop Z8000 sequencer which in turn triggers the Tiptop SD808 snare and HATS808. Tiptop does not go through the Morpheum. Mattson Mini Modular LFO later modulates the pitch of one of the Malekko Richter Oscillator IIs. Some reverb and phaser provided by the TC Electronic M300."

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An Unsanitary Position

Published on Jun 8, 2014 John L Rice·276 videos

"Just some stuff . . ."

Craig Padilla & Mattson Mini Modular "Challenger Deep"

Published on Jun 5, 2014 Craig Padilla TV·25 videos

"This was shot while I was recording the song 'Challenger Deep' in my home studio in September, 2013. It was created using ONLY a custom Mattson Mini Modular synthesizer and Mattson/Division 6 Sequencer running through a Roland Space Echo unit. This song is available on my very limited edition double colored vinyl LP 'SONAR' released on FRUITS DE MER RECORDS in June, 2014!

I shot this while I was recording the song. It took a few months to finally get everything edited into what you see here. I'm quite happy with the finished product; The sound quality is amazing, especially when you consider that I am using a one-oscillator synthesizer. The Mattson Mini Modular is a big synth with mini design!

www.MattsonMiniModular.com - for more info

www.CraigPadilla.com - get more music here

www.FruitsDeMerRecords.com - great sounds on vinyl"

New Mattson Mini Modular Eurorack Express - Expression Pedal Interface Module

via Mattson Mini Modular on Facebook

"I've done it. I'm releasing a Mattson-branded Eurorack module.

Actually, I have been asked by many people about my Handicon module. I designed the Handicon years ago and my WIKI page about it has the second highest hit count of all of my modules. But, I could never figure out an economical way to manufacture the hand controller.

I've used the circuit to provide pedal interfaces for a variety of custom projects.
People have been pressing me to provide this as a pedal interface in Eurorack.

So, I did. Here is the prototype and it will be in production soon.
I'm calling it: "Express"
Catchy, huh?

I scaled it to 4-channels. Up to four, 3rd party expression pedals can be plugged into the pedal interface and be utilized to provide foot pedal control of CVs or audio into your Eurorack modular system. Any available 3rd party expression pedal can be utilized if it uses a TRS plug. Such as the M-Audio and Moog expression pedals.

I use it for pitch bends, vibratos, audio "volume" control for specific patches and even use it to change the key of a sequence on our sequencer from a major to a minor scale in real time

Division 6 will be adding this to their catalog and provide a sales point for everybody.

Division 6 will be displaying the prototype at the Muffwiggler store grand opening in Portland, OR on 5-24-14. Drop on by if you read this before that date.

Here's a couple of pix of the prototype. Hand made by yours truly"

Trying To Light My Cigarette On The Rusty Gates Of Alarm

Published on May 14, 2014 John L Rice·268 videos

"Just another scrap from the cutting room floor."

E102 Quad Temporal Shifter - Noise Demo #1

Published on May 8, 2014 John L Rice·262 videos

"Extremely long and boring to most! Demo to allow people to hear the types of noise produced by the soon to be released Synth Tech E102 module.

Due to lack of time and family concerns I didn't take the time to put text in to describe what I was doing/using in the various sections but basically:
At times I modulate the noise spectrum with a Synth Tech E355 LFO, WMD MultiMode Envelope and Mattson/Division 6 SQ816 sequencer and usually attenuating the modulation with a Malekko 8NU8R. Sometiles I'll dial in a bunch of reverb from a TC Electronic Hall Of Fame reverb pedal.

Note: this is a prototype, the production version will have a nicer looking panel and be labeled correctly. Also note that the hand written label correction is also incorrect! ;-) The CV input jack I'm using is indeed the Noise CV input.

I'll do a 'Noise Demo #2' that will be shorter and mainly focus on using the noise output to modulate other modules. (and it will be a lot shorter too! ;-)"

Uncomposed With Hand-Held Cam He Wiggles Away Because He Can

Published on May 6, 2014 John L Rice·261 videos

"Not much to see or hear, just having a bit of fun with the eurorack modular.."

Division 6 Mattson SQ816 Sequencer driving SynthTech modules.