Yamaha | Matt Johnson MONTAGE M Signature Artist Sound Set

video uploads by Yamaha Synths Official

Playlist:
Yamaha | Matt Johnson MONTAGE M Signature Artist Sound Set | Overview
Yamaha | Matt Johnson MONTAGE M Signature Artist Sound Set | 80's MOVIE
Yamaha | Matt Johnson MONTAGE M Signature Artist Sound Set | STEVIE TOWN
Yamaha | Matt Johnson MONTAGE M Signature Artist Sound Set | STAR SAILOR

"Yamaha Artist Matt Johnson is the keyboardist for Jamiroquai and an in-demand session player in the London soul scene. Matt shares three unique sounds that he created for the Montage M Synthesizer series.

You can find Matt Johnson's Signature Artist Sounds on Soundmondo.com or here:
- https://bit.ly/MattJohnsonSAS1
- https://bit.ly/MattJohnsonSAS2
- https://bit.ly/MattJohnsonSAS3"

Yamaha Montage Version 3

Published on Oct 26, 2019 Matt Johnson Jamiroquai

"I chat about the latest version of the Yamaha Montage and play some sounds which I have recently created on it."

Matt Johnson Jamiroquai synth videos

Matt Johnson Jamiroquai Exclusive!! Waldorf Iridium Synthesizer keyboard version

video upload by Matt Johnson Jamiroquai

"This new synth is an absolute beast with 2 synth engines and amazing poly aftertouch!

All rights reserved."

See this post for full details on the new keyboard version of the Waldorf Iridium.

Moog One sounds part2 (No talking)

Published on Feb 25, 2020 Matt Johnson Jamiroquai

"Some more sounds that I recently programmed on this beast of a synth!"

Matt Johnson Jamiroquai Moog One posts

The Sequential Take 5 is Underrated, Check Out Matt Johnson Jamiroquai's New Soundset!

video upload by Matt Johnson Jamiroquai

"You can buy my presets here https://www.mattjohnsonproducer.com/shop

All rights reserved."

Matt Johnson Jamiroquai Studio Tour

Studio Tour plus new album news! Published on Mar 15, 2020 Matt Johnson Jamiroquai

"Here's a guided tour of my home studio plus a bit of chat about an album I am making"

Synths come in at 5:48. See the Studio Tours label for more.

Matt Johnson Jamiroquai Moog One Sounds

Published on Aug 29, 2019 Matt Johnson Jamiroquai

"Here are some sounds I have programmed on my Moog one plus a chat about my feelings on the synth"

New Waldorf Iridium Keyboard Synthesizer w/ Polyphonic Aftertouch

Sounddemo video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"Trailer & sound demo for our brand new Waldorf Iridium Keyboard Synthesizer with polyphonic aftertouch – no external effects and processing were used."

Waldorf teaser revealed.

Update:

Matt Johnson Jamiroquai Exclusive!! Waldorf Iridium Synthesizer keyboard version

video upload by Matt Johnson Jamiroquai

"This new synth is an absolute beast with 2 synth engines and amazing poly aftertouch!

All rights reserved."

And the press release:

Waldorf widens range of high-quality synthesizers with polyphonic aftertouch pressure-providing Iridium Keyboard

REMAGEN, GERMANY: having introduced Iridium as a high-class synthesizer in a compact desktop form factor with welcomed added extras building upon the high-quality synthesizer developer’s demanding design standards set by its Quantum keyboard flagship’s futuristic functionality and advanced tonality, Waldorf Music is proud to take the concept further forward by announcing availability of its Iridium Keyboard counterpart — radically redesigning its desktop synthesizer namesake around an all-new 49-key FATAR TP/8SK semi-weighted polyphonic aftertouch pressure-providing keyboard as the first such implementation of that keyboard in the world, with an expanded front panel proffering one-knob-per-function control as a workflow-raising result of this high-class synthesizer’s palpable physical makeover, also allowing for six freely-programmable Macro buttons with which users can define functions from a wide range of features for additional performance control — as of March 4…

It is, however, hardly surprising that Waldorf Music has chosen to name its latest high-quality synthesizer Iridium Keyboard since the instrument in question is physically designed around award-winning Italian digital piano, organ, and synthesizer keybed manufacturer FATAR’s all-new TP/8SK keyboard, configuring 49 semi-weighted sensitive keys with polyphonic aftertouch and three contacts as possibly one of the best synthesizer keyboards money can buy. Best of all, tremendous tonal changes flow freely when playing the Iridium Keyboard live since polyphonic aftertouch is transmitted individually for each note played. Performers can conceivably play and hold down any number of keys simultaneously, subsequently moving each finger individually. In other words, individual keys are affected by the pressure applied by each finger, thereby creating, for instance, individual data streams for modulation purposes, whereas with monophonic (Channel) aftertouch all notes played will respond in the same way. With a powerful Mod Matrix offering 40 independent modulation assignments, each with individual settings for Source, Amount, and Destination, Iridium Keyboard far from disappoints when it comes to powerful modulation options, of course — just like its Iridium desktop synthesizer namesake. Notably, Iridium Keyboard is also capable of processing MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) data, duly making multiple parameters of different notes separately controllable to effectively enable it to behave more like an acoustic instrument in terms of spontaneous, polyphonic sound control.

Clearly, the 851 mm (W) x 355 mm (D) x 110 mm (H) physical dimensions of Iridium Keyboard has resulted in some marked differences to the original Iridium desktop design, with a one-knob-per-function control approach afforded by its naturally expanded front panel, albeit aided still by its industrial-grade highly-responsive touchscreen display to provide an interactive overview of the Mode page selected (via associated LFOS, OSC 1, OSC 2, OSC 3, FILTERS, MOD, and EFFECTS buttons), parameter changes, and additional information. Indeed, Iridium Keyboard also incorporates six freely-programmable Macro buttons adjacent to the Pitch and Mod (modulation) wheels with which users can define functions from a wide range of features for additional performance control, combining to further enhance its performance pedigree.

Put it this way: while Iridium Keyboard — duly described by Waldorf Music as “...a high-class synthesizer with an extraordinary polyphonic aftertouch pressure keyboard featuring a wide range of unique sounds with approved Waldorf quality — made in Germany!” — ships with specifically created new sounds and samples in addition to all those included in the Iridium desktop from the likes of Kurt Ader, BT (Brian Transeau), Richard Devine, Thorsten Quaeschning (Tangerine Dream), and Howard Scarr, to name but a notable few, its impressive specification otherwise mirrors that of the original Iridium — itself described by Waldorf Music as “...a high- class desktop synthesizer featuring a wide range of unique sounds with approved Waldorf quality — made in Germany!” — as a 16-voice digital synthesizer. Sounds from Waldorf Music’s Quantum synthesizer flagship — an eight-voice, hybrid affair as a result of offering two analogue low-pass filters per voice — can conveniently be loaded into Iridium Keyboard and vice-versa.

As another entry fit for Waldorf Music’s rich history, Iridium Keyboard — with its industrial design bearing the high-class hallmarks of Axel Hartmann, one of the most respected synthesizer designers in the industry who was also responsible for the company’s wavetable synthesis-based Microwave debut back in 1989 — takes pride of place in the high-quality German synthesizer developer’s distinctive family tree as another direct descendent of the legendary PPG Wave synthesizer series that made their mark throughout the Eighties by bringing the distinctive sound of wavetable synthesis to the musical masses. Musically, though, the Iridium Keyboard — like its Iridium desktop synthesizer sibling — brings much more to the production table than its acclaimed ancestor, featuring five different synthesis models for each of its three oscillators (OSC 1, OSC 2, and OSC 3): Wavetable — a table consisting of single-cycle waveforms; Waveform (virtual analogue) — a standard oscillator model to create typical analogue waveforms; Particle (sampling and granular sampling) — allowing for extensive manipulation of sample-based sounds; Resonator — manipulates multi- samples from the internal (2GB) sample flash memory or noise via an exciter and various spectral parameters that can be modulated, matchless for generating awe- inspiring animated sounds and drones, which can, for example, easily be integrated into a Eurorack modular synthesizer environment via the Iridium Keyboard’s integrated control voltage connections (CV In1, CV In2, CV In3, and CV In4); and Kernels — effectively enabling one oscillator to become up to six sub-oscillators that can be interlinked through FM at audio rate and arranged in user-definable constellations. Clearly, Iridium Keyboard can create a wide range of unique sounds like no other.

Other fanciful features include three true stereo path digital filters per voice that convincingly cover all conceivable classic filter variants — various digital filters are additionally offered by the FORMER section, such as Comb, classic Waldorf high- and band-pass, and notch filters from Waldorf Music’s Largo and Nave software synthesizers, plus PPG models, alongside signal enhancer effects, such as Drive and Bit Crusher, and more; six envelopes, six LFOs, and much more besides are available for use as sources in the Mod Matrix, routable to almost any numerical value in Iridium Keyboard.

Connectivity-wise, the well-spec’d Iridium Keyboard communicates well with the outside world, thanks to two audio inputs (for processing external signals); CV inputs as well as Gate In and Trigger In connections (for forwarding external signals to the Mod Matrix); Clock In and Clock Out connections (to synchronise with other gear); USB and DIN MIDI connections; USB Host port (provided for MIDI devices and also handling data exchange); Control and Sustain Pedals inputs; a headphone output (with dedicated volume control); and last, but not least, two audio outputs.

On the face of it, then, with a performance pedigree fit for taking its wide-ranging unique sounds further forward, the reassuringly-weighty (12.0 kg) Iridium Keyboard certainly more than lives up to its billing as “...a high-class synthesizer with an extraordinary polyphonic aftertouch pressure keyboard featuring a wide range of unique sounds with approved Waldorf quality — made in Germany!”

Sequential Adds Stack and Split Capability to Prophet-10 & Voice Expansion Card for Prophet-5

Prophet-5 Voice Expansion Card & Exploring Bi-Timbral Stack & Split On The Prophet-10 - With J3PO video upload by Sequential

"Sequential has released two major enhancements for the Prophet-5 and Prophet-10 Rev 4 synthesizers. The first is an easy-to-install voice expansion card for the Prophet-5 that expands its polyphony to 10 voices, enabling it to benefit from the second enhancement — a new OS that adds bi-timbral, stack and split capability to 10-voice Prophet-5 and Prophet-10 synths.

Voice Expansion: https://www.sequential.com/product/pr...

2.0 OS: https://www.sequential.com/updating-t..."

And a video by Matt Johnson Jamiroquai: Note you can stack the Prophet-5 with the expansion installed. You'll find the press release below. As for the better value, you can do the math. The Prophet-5 + Expansion is less, but you have to install it and you don't get the Prophet-10 badge. :)

Sequential Prophet 10 just got a lot better!! video upload by Matt Johnson Jamiroquai


The press release:

San Francisco, CA—September 7, 2021—Sequential today announced two major enhancements for their acclaimed Prophet-5 and Prophet-10 Rev 4 synthesizers. The first is a new OS that adds bi-timbral, stack and split capability to the Prophet-10. The second is an easy-to-install voice expansion card for the Prophet-5 that increases its polyphony to 10 voices, enabling it to benefit from the new OS.

With a ten-voice instrument and the new OS, players can stack two different programs together for more powerful, complex sounds. Each program is allocated 5 voices of polyphony, allowing 5-note bi-timbral operation. Alternatively, players can split the keyboard into two separate performance zones, each with a different program. This allows forbi-timbral performance of bass and leads, or bass and pads, for example.

To use the new stack and split feature, Prophet-10/expanded Prophet-5 owners will need to upgrade to version 2.0 of the operating system. The OS upgrade is provided free of charge to Prophet owners and is available on Sequential’s website. The Prophet-5 voice expansion card is available directly from Sequential and includes instructions for installation.

“We’re excited to bring stack and split capability to 10-voice Prophets,” said Sequential founder Dave Smith. “It gives even more musical versatility to an already awesome-sounding instrument. Musicians are going to love the sound design possibilities of bi-timbral stacks. And players will be able to make good use of splits in live performance.”

Sequential CEO David Gibbons had this to say about the enhancements: “There’s nothing more satisfying than making a legendary instrument even more powerful than its original incarnation. Turning the Prophet-10 or an expanded Prophet-5 into a bi-timbral synth takes it to new places as an expressive instrument. That’s always been Sequential’s first priority: Putting great-sounding, expressive musical tools into the hands of musicians.”

The Prophet-5 and Prophet-10 Rev 4 reintroduced the music world to Sequential’s most famous and beloved instrument: the Prophet-5. The instruments revisit a landmark era in American analog synthesizer design and are an authentic and authoritative return to roots for the company.

Faithful to the original, the instruments feature five voices with two multi-waveform analog oscillators, resonant analog low-pass filters and amplifiers, and a filter and amplifier envelope per voice. Modulation is provided by a multi-waveshape LFO and Poly Mod, a ground-breaking modulation scheme for its time that allowed the filter envelope and oscillator B to be routed to a variety of destinations including filter cutoff frequency, oscillator A frequency, and oscillator A pulse width.

The Prophet-5 voice expansion card has a US MAP of $899 and is available directly from the Sequential. It is compatible with both keyboard and desktop models of the Prophet-5.

Voice Expansion: https://www.sequential.com/product/pr...

2.0 OS: https://www.sequential.com/updating-t..."

GS Music E7. This is one of Matt Johnson Jamiroquai's favourites synths, here's why!

video upload by Matt Johnson Jamiroquai

"Check this beauty out! Made in Argentina and full of analogue goodness!

https://www.gsmusic.com/synth-store/p..."

Roland V Synth

Published on Nov 18, 2019 Matt Johnson Jamiroquai

"I have a brief chat about my Roland V Synth as well as playing around on it!"

Nice custom black panel Alesis Andromeda A6 as well.

Matt Johnson Jamiroquai Synth vids

OB-6 Improvisations More OB 6 Sounds

Published on Apr 10, 2020 Matt Johnson Jamiroquai

"Just a little jam with some more sounds I made on my OB-6"

Matt Johnson Jamiroquai OB-6 demos

Live at Jazz Cafe, When the world is running down (Sting Cover)

video upload by Matt Johnson Jamiroquai

"Come and catch our next show at the Paradiso in Amsterdam on May 20th!

All rights reserved.

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattjohnson...
music: https://matt-johnson.bandcamp.com
matt-johnson.bandcamp.com/album/with-the-music-album"

Curious what vocoder he's using with the Sequential Prophet-6.

Matt Johnson 'Earth's Mysteries' (Official Video)

video upload by Matt Johnson Jamiroquai

"First taster from the forthcoming album 'Warrior Princess'

Naive Records
Published by Sony Music

Listen to Earth's Mysteries: https://matt-johnson.bfan.link/earth-..."

Matt Johnson of Jamiroquai - Synth Programming for beginners! w/ the Sequential Prophet-6

Matt Johnson Jamiroquai

"It can be daunting when you are new to synthesis to work out what does what. Here I talk you through the basic techniques of subtractive synthesis.

By the end of this video you will be able to get hands on with your synth/plug ins with confidence!"

Matt Johnson from Jamiroquai is a true master of the Prophet 5/10

video upload by Prophet 5 / 10

"@mattjohnsonjamiroquai is a true master of the Prophet and we’re huge fans of his music! ❤️❤️❤️

And here’s the best part – he’s offering an incredible sound bank for the Prophet 5/10 Rev4:
🔗 https://www.mattjohnsonproducer.com/p...

© Matt Johnson, Jamiroquai"

Minimoog Model D w/ Matt Johnson of Jamiroquai

Published on Dec 16, 2019 Matt Johnson Jamiroquai

"I chat briefly about my Minimoog and play some sounds, along with the Yamaha Montage 8 and Behringer RD-8"

Moog One New Sounds and Preset Pack by Jamiroquai's Matt Johnson

video upload by Matt Johnson Jamiroquai

"You can get my preset pack here
https://www.mattjohnsonproducer.com/p..."

Matt Johnson on YAMAHA Montage M8x - Gesprächskonzert at SUPERBOOTH24

video upload by Superbooth Berlin

"Montage M8x Live methods in practice + new functions of the OS 2.0 with Matt Johnson

For the last 22 years Matt has been an integral part of UK funk phenomenon Jamiroquai, co-writing most of the bands output during that time. Matt has also recorded/written with other artists including Dizzee Rascal, Lizzo, Purple Disco Machine, Ashanti, SG Lewis, Will Young, Newton Faulkner, Jay Jones and many more.

Now he is taking his own show on the road following the release of his record ‘With the Music’, which continues the theme of high energy uplifting funk that Jamiroquai is known for but with Matt’s personal spin on the music. If you love jazz funk and rare groove you will love this!"

Sequential / DSI OB-6 Synthesizer

Published on Apr 4, 2020 Matt Johnson Jamiroquai

Update: At 2:45 Matt Johnson mentions the OB-6 is not an OB-Xa. He's correct of course. The OB-Xa had a switchable 2-Pole and 4-Pole filter. The OB-6 has an SEM 2-Pole based filter that can transition between LP and HP modes with a BP switch. I sold my OB-Xa and picked up an OB-6. They are different. The OB-6 has a certain fuzziness about it while the OB-Xa sounded "tamer/cleaner" to me. I'd recommend this comparison by Retrosound, as well as some additional demos here.

"My views on the fantastic DSI OB-6 plus some sounds I have programmed."

https://www.sequential.com/all-products/