New Sponsor Shout Out! - Percussa

Please welcome Percussa, a sponsor of MATRIXSYNTH! You've likely noticed their banner on the right. Percussa created the AudioCubes, a modular gestural audiovisual instrument that consists of smart wireless objects, capable of sensing each other’s location and orientation, as well as measuring distance to each other and your hands and fingers.

The AudioCubes easily integrate with your existing MIDI and OSC compatible hardware and software and can be used for Live Performance, Music Composition, Sound Design and Interactive Installations.

The AudioCubes went through some big changes since Percussa originally introduced them in 2007. Each AudioCube has now its own 2.4GHz wireless radio module which runs a custom protocol, which allows them to form a star network with a data rate of 2MBit/s. The network supports up to 16 wireless objects and an update rate between 8 and 64ms.

Percussa recently updated MIDIBridge to v3.0, adding simultaneous detection and distance sensing up to a few feet and with 10 bit resolution, which is great for patching and simultaneous synthesizer parameter modulation!

The AudioCubes now come with a new design and more advanced materials.

The new version of AudioCubes is called wireless AudioCubes PRO.

To learn more about the Percussa AudioCubes, please visit their website at https://www.percussa.com

New Sponsor Shout Out! - LushProjects

Please welcome LushProjects.com as a new sponsor of MATRIXSYNTH!  You'll find their banner on the right. The LushProjects.com store carries a wonderful range of original synthesizer kits as well as kits from other independent designers. LushProjects is based in Nottingham England, and outside the site has information on a cornucopia of creative technology projects including one-off arcade machines and video circuit bending.

For audio enthusiasts, LushProjects has spent the last three years developing the compact and low-cost LushOne modular synthesizer system. The LushOne is an excellent system for people wanting to delve into the modular world and includes extensive documentation and videos demonstrating how to go from generating simple sounds to combining multiple modules in complicated patches to create sophisticated effects.

LushProjects.com also has a range of kits suitable for beginners to electronics construction. They run workshops to introduce DIY electronics to people coming from creative backgrounds in music and the arts.

If you like quirky applications of technology or unusual synth kits then a visit to the LushProjects site is heartily recommended.

Muff Wiggler Launches Online & Brick and Mortar Storefront

As most of you know Muff Wiggler is THE forum when it comes to modular synth gear and more. Mike McGrath of Muff's has teamed up with Cyrus Rex and launched both an online shop and a physical storefront in Portland, OR. The grand opening will be held at the TRASH_AUDIO Synth Meet at the store on May 24.  You can find their website at http://store.muffwiggler.com. You'll also find their banner here on MATRIXSYNTH on the right.


via Mike McGrath:

"I have partnered up with Cyrus Rex, and together we have created a company, Muffwiggler, LLC. We have invested a significant amount of cash and will be opening the MuffWiggler Store today.

Initially a webstore, we will be opening a physical storefront as well later this month manned by Steve ‘ignatius’ Westbrook, Ned Wahl, and Rico Loverde. We have a building in Portland, Oregon (that's right Cali and other out-of-state Americans, HUGE TAX ADVANTAGES!), fulltime staff to check, test, carefully package and quickly ship your order, and an absolutely astounding inventory of some of the very best gear ready to ship immediately.

We are very proud and flattered to have incredible support from our launch partners, and are currently stocking gear and adding inventory this week from the following:

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New Sponsor Shout Out! - Woodbrass.com

"Hi everyone! We have a new sponsor on the site, Woodbrass.com. You will find their banner on the right of the site in the Dealers section. They are a French online shop with worldwide delivery. They have some unique items that you may not have seen before so be sure to check them out.

For more than 12 years, the Woodbrass music store offers a large product range of musical instruments, accessories, home studio– and DJ-equipment. Furthermore, Woodbrass.com is one of just a few French dealers providing Synthesizers and Modular Synthesizers.

Woodbrass always offers brand new items like the revolutionary Naonext Crystall Ball, a new MIDI controller based on infra-red movement detection – an amazingly precise device, particularly at oscillator (Theremin) high frequency levels."

Introducing Marmot Audio DIY Services - New Sponsor Shout Out!

I'd like to introduce a new sponsor of MATRIXSYNTH, Marmot Audio!

Marmot Audio is an audio services business, based in the UK and owned by composer and sound designer Neil Baldwin.

Marmot Audio offers an audio electronics design & build service to provide access to the vast array of DIY-only products to musicians who lack the time or inclination to undertake the building themselves. They have experience building a wide variety of modular designs, boutique synths, guitar pedals and pro-audio processors. Neil is also one of Mutable Instruments "trusted builders" and is a member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET).

As well as electronics building, Neil is also a freelance sound designer and composer. You can get details of the full range of services he offers on the Marmot Audio website.

As a new sponsor of MATRIXSYNTH, You'll find the Marmot Audio banner in the Services section the right. Be sure to check out their site for more.

New Sponsor Shout Out! - THONK & Announcing The New 258J Analog Oscillator

I just wanted to give a shout out to a relatively new sponsor of the site, THONK! You might have noticed their banner on the right in the Manufactuers section. They offer DIY panels, PCBs, kits, knobs and lots more. Be sure to check out their website to see what they have to offer. They just announced the 258J Analog Oscillator as the first part of this year's limited edition 'J3RK PROJ3KT 2013' series. THONK is also a sponsor of the Tokyo Festival of Modular posted earlier.

New Sponsor Shout Out! - Control Voltage

I want to give Control Voltage a shout out for helping support MATRIXSYNTH! You'll find their banner in the Dealers section on the right of the site.  Be sure to check them out.  The following are some links for what they have to offer.  You'll find both new and used gear including a large selection of modular brands.

Webstore:
CONTROLVOLTAGE.NET

Connect (be sure to like them on Facebook!):
Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

New stuff by:
4ms
Ableton
Ad Infinitum
Antimatter Audio
Arturia
Bleep Labs
Circuit Abbey
Critter & Guitari
Cycling '74
Division 6
Dave Smith Instruments
Elektron
Flight of Harmony
FM3
Hosa
Intellijel Designs
Keith McMillen Instruments
Kenton
KOMA Elektronik
Korg
Make Noise
Malekko Heavy Industry
Monorocket
Moog
Novation
Pittsburgh Modular
Presonus
Skychord
Synthrotek
Teenage Engineering
Theremaniacs
Tiptop Audio
WM Devices

Preowned Gear:
Used
Used Modular
Vintage

New Sponsor Shout Out - Kudzu Creative / KOUSHION!

You might have noticed the Kudzu Creative KOUSHION banners on the right of the site. I'd like to thank Kudzu Creative as a new sponsor of the site! You can find them on Facebook and Twitter via the links below. If you are on Facebook give them a "Like" as a thank you from MATRIXSYNTH!

http://appstore.com/koushion
https://www.facebook.com/Koushion
https://twitter.com/kudzucreative

You can find KOUSHION on iTunes here:

New Sponsor Shout Out - Synthrotek!

We have a new sponsor on the site!  Synthrotek, "The World's Source for DIY Audio Electronics Kits".  Note they are not just DIY. They have a number of fully assembled items as well. You'll find their banner in the Manufacturers section on the right. Be sure to check out their site to see what they have available. You'll find videos and music featuring their gear. If you have an RSS reader, you can also sub to their feed.

OPERATOR - NEW EP & Sponsor Shout Out!

I want to thank OPERATOR for his support as a new sponsor on the site.  You'll find OPERATOR's banner on the right, under the Artist's & More section.  

We are proud to announce OPERATOR's latest No Antidote EP!

"It’s finally here! The second OPERATOR EP was released today and can be bought on Beatport. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did making it. Please feel free to leave any comments in the form below or on the soundcloud page.

The EP will be available on iTunes and other digital music stores on November 9th"

Buy on Beatport

No Antidote EP (Available now on Beatport!) by OPERATOR-music

New Sponsor Shout Out - Abertronix!

I just wanted to give a big thanks to Abertronix for helping support the site. You'll find their banner in the Dealers section on the right. Keep track of their Facebook page to receive upcoming exclusive Facebook specials and deals!

CONTROL New York - New Modular Shop and a Sponsor Shout Out!

http://www.ctrl-mod.com/
We have a new synth shop in Brooklyn New York and a new sponsor on MATRIXSYNTH! You'll find their banner on the right under the Dealers section of the site. The following is a blurb on what they have to offer.

"Just wanted to give you all the heads up that we will officially open our doors Wednesday June 20th / 11AM-8PM Tuesday-Sunday (Closed On Mondays). We are located at 416 Lorimer St in the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn, Ny.

And if you are out of town, our webpage should go live that day as well for your mail-order needs.

Along with some vintage electronics and very special selection of Vinyl and Tapes, you can expect to see stuff from:

Synthesis Technology (Full Line, including the new E355 LFO)
Manhattan Analog (Including the new CVP)
Make Noise (Echophon in the Demo Case)
Tip Top Audio (Stackables a plenty - plus more)
Erthenvar/Pulp Logic (Full line)
Monorocket
4ms
Pittsburgh (Including new LFO,Filter, and ADSR)
Knas (Moisturizer)
Doepfer
Intellijel
Malekko
Blue Lantern
Ad Infinitum
Trogotronic (coming)
Toppobrillo (coming)
Circuit Abbey (coming)
Division 6 (coming)

And more manufacturers being added as time progresses. We will be having a grand opening party in July which we will make another announcement about (with some special guests). If you have questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Until then please drop by and play at will!
_________________
CONTROL
Synthesizer & Electronic Sales
416 Lorimer St. #1R Brooklyn, NY 11206
Open: 11AM-8PM, Tues-Sun (Closed Mondays)
www.ctrl-mod.com
info@ctrl-mod.com
@C_T_R_L_"

New Sponsor Shout Out - Voltage Desciple!

Just wanted to give a big thanks to Voltage Desciple for helping support the site. You'll see their banner in the Manufacturers section on the right. Be sure to check out what they have to offer, and be sure to like them if you are on Facebook. You'll find the link at the bottom of their site.

Update: you can find Voltage Desciple on Facebook here.

New Sponsor Shout Out - Sonic Faction 10% Off Sale!

Just wanted to give a big thanks to Sonic Faction. You'll see their banner in the Manufacturers section on the right. Be sure to check out what they have to offer and enter 04matrixsynth for 10% off all products!

New Sponsor Shout Out - Noise Android!

Just wanted to give a big thanks to Noise Android. You'll see their banner in the Dealers section on the right. Be sure to check out what they have to offer!

New Sponsor Shout Out! - manmademadman

YouTube Uploaded by TheManmademadman on Mar 6, 2012

http://manmademadman.com/

You'll find the banner on the right under the Artists section.

"mm:mm is what happens when you try to silence a massive collection of synthesizers; they soak through your skin and work themselves onto your airwaves.
they saturate--- even supersaturate-- your thoughts and may begin to take over.
similarly, manmademadman seeps into you and will eventually control you. this is expected behaviour.
matrixsynth, you control manmademadman."

video description:
"this is the first video for the mm:mm single "touch"

lyrics:
please digitally alter me
please radically misquote me
And id thank you to force me
in a box most pleasing to you

digitize me, finalize me, normalize me,
to no end
recompress me, undermine me, redefine me,
once again

im just feeling for a touch
im just doing it again
am i asking for too much?
getting underneath your skin?
//////////////////////////////////////////////////
come along you suits and ties
here is where the bodies lay (lie)
cover up your suits and ties
here is where the bodies lay (lie)"

New Sponsor Shout Out - Big City Music

Just wanted to give a big thanks to Big City Music. You'll see their banner in the Dealers section on the right. Be sure to check out what they have to offer!

New Sponsor Shout Out - vxxy

Just wanted to give a big thanks to vxxy. You'll see their banner on in the Manufacturers section on the right over the next couple of months. Be sure to check out what they have to offer!

Sponsor Shout Out

I just wanted to give a shout out and a HUGE thank you to the direct sponsors of the site. You can find their banners on the right of the site under the Manufacturers, Dealers and new Artists sections. For those new to MATRIXSYNTH, every single post you see here goes up by hand. There is zero automation on the site. Everything you see is hand picked, hand processed and hand posted. At a current average of ~50 posts a day, this takes a ton of time and work (hours a day, seven days a week). Not a single day off since 2005 with the exception of one day at the start of the blog when I had no idea what I was getting into. :)

With that, every bit of support is extremely appreciated, and the banners you see on the right of the site are the banners of those that believe in the site enough to support it. Please support them in return.

Moving forward, all new sponsors will be announced in a new post as a show of gratitude and an opportunity to call out all sponsors of the site.

That said, this month we have two new sponsors, WilliamK (our first artist sponsor), and Australia's EquinoxOZ specializing in eurorack and esoteric audio devices. Novamusik is also back. Please take the time to check them out. And of course be sure to check out others on the right as well.





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