HYDRASYNTH: Patch Scratch with Matthew Allen

video upload by Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video Matthew Allen gives Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT) a thorough tutorial on how to program and save his first patch on the ASM Hydrasynth.

The HYDRASYNTH Desktop / Rack has the same great sound engine as the HYDRASYNTH Keyboard. The sound engine is a sound designers dream synth as well as a performing musicians ideal. The sound engine is designed for maximum flexibility. At the same time, we designed the user interface in a way to allow you to edit the patch quickly with a minimal amount of paging and many workflow shortcuts.

Utilizing an advanced wavetable synthesis engine, 3 Oscillators, dual Wave Mutators and 2 filters that can be configured in series or parallel, the tone generating capabilities are unmatched.

Order yourself an ASM Hydrasynth here: https://bit.ly/asm_hydrasynth_desktop

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora and Matthew Allen
Video by: Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
https://www.ezbot.live"

Podcast 245: Matthew Allum (ALM/Busy Circuits)

Published on Sep 16, 2018 20Objects

"From the second I saw the Akemie's Castle module, I knew I'd want to talk to its developer, Matthew Allum. What a module - and what a name! I knew there had to be stories about what was going on. I've also notices that almost every case I'm seeing has a Pamela's Workout module. Matthew let me try out a few modules, and now I understand why these are so ubiquitous: it has so much functionality (presented in such a clear fashion) that it has become central to my patches. So now it all makes sense.

Talking with Matthew was a breeze - he's into his work, but he's also thoughtful about how he works, and the ideas that turn into his modules. He's got a lot of new work coming out, but he's also working on improving existing devices - and making modules for himself and his friends, too.

If you haven't checked out the ALM/Busy Circuits range yet, you can do so at Matthew's web site: http://busycircuits.com/. This was a fun chat - enjoy!

Thanks to Splice for their support of this podcast. You can help out the podcast by checking out our special link to their system, and or by using our code (MUSICARTTECH) to get a free month trial of their sample library offering. Help us out, and check out the cool collaboration tools that Splice provides!"

Patchwerks Seattle Eurorack Videos

Quick note: Patchwerks is a new sponsor of the site. You'll find their banner on the right. As the title of this post states they are based out of Seattle. They are a synthesizer shop that hosts synth meets in the Pacific Northwest. You can find them at https://patchwerks.com. Additional posts coming up! :)

Playlist:

1. Øchd: Overview and Demo

Welcome to the Patchwerks video series! In this inaugural video of our series, our resident expert Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT) demos the amazingly simple and musically powerful features from the new DivKid module øchd. Remember to like and subscribe, because we'll have more videos of great gear coming your way soon.

From DivKid:
This collaboration between DivKid and Instruo is a 4HP all analogue triangle LFO generator with 8 outputs. Each of the 8 outputs are free running and are musically tuned intervals, as opposed to synced or variable phase outputs from each other. A range of fast to slow outputs can be set to make any patch drift organically and beautifully, letting your modulation freely drift various parameters. There's a global rate control to go up into either lower audio rates on the fastest outputs, or glacially slow. A CV input with attenuverter allows for waveshaping via feedback patching, everything from log, lin or expo curves through to odd staircases waves and more. A negative voltage can reliably halt the circuit which gives 8 track and holds over the outputs.

Order here:
http://bit.ly/patchwerks-ochd

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora
https://www.youtube.com/EZBOTMUSIC

2. Earthquaker Devices Afterneath in stereo!?

In this video we patch the Earthquaker Devices Reverb: Afterneath into the Make Noise Rosie to take advantage of the mono to stereo send. Doing this allows us to patch a second audio output from the reflect send into the right input of the stereo return giving us a stereo reverb effect.

From Earthquaker:
The Afterneath Eurorack Module brings the Otherworldly sounds from the effects pedal world right into your modular synthesizer with an expanded feature set. The Afterneath module features one main audio input, one main audio output, an audio send and return for the Reflect feedback path, and nine controls. Four of the parameters are controllable via CV, and each has been equipped with a dedicated attenuverter to process the incoming CV. The Afterneath module has a completely analog dry signal path and a totally digital wet signal path.

Order here:
http://bit.ly/afterneath

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora
https://www.youtube.com/EZBOTMUSIC

3. Mini Systems 001: Jamming with EQD's Afterneath, Plaits, and Plonk

In this video Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT) plays a small system centered around the Earth Quaker Devices Afterneath.

From Earthquaker:
The Afterneath Eurorack Module brings the Otherworldly sounds from the effects pedal world right into your modular synthesizer with an expanded feature set. The Afterneath module features one main audio input, one main audio output, an audio send and return for the Reflect feedback path, and nine controls. Four of the parameters are controllable via CV, and each has been equipped with a dedicated attenuverter to process the incoming CV. The Afterneath module has a completely analog dry signal path and a totally digital wet signal path.

Order Afterneath here:
http://bit.ly/afterneath

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora
https://www.youtube.com/EZBOTMUSIC

Moog Etherwave Theremin Is For You and Your Modular Synth

video upload by Patchwerks

"In this Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT) demonstrates the new Moog Etherwave Theremin along with a short tutorial on how to use it. After getting acquainted with Theremin Matthew demonstrates how to integrate the Theremin into a Eurorack setup.

Learn more about the Moog Etherwave Theremin here: https://bit.ly/MoogEth

For over 60 years, Moog theremins have captured the imagination of players and audiences alike. Most recently over the last two decades, Moog’s Etherwave Standard and Etherwave Plus have set the bar of performance theremin design. Now, the all-time highest selling theremin models get an update to become simply Etherwave Theremin.

With no reeds to blow, no keys to press, and no strings to pluck, the theremin defies all expectations of a musical instrument. It is instead played in a manner that seemingly conjures music from the ether, simply through the motion of the body when close to the instrument. Throughout history, performers have achieved unprecedented expression by mastering this unique connection between the hands, the body, the environment, and the instrument.

The theremin’s elegant simplicity and unparalleled expressivity fueled Bob Moog’s lifelong love affair with the instrument, from building his first theremin at age 14 and completing his final theremin design at age 70. Today, Etherwave Theremin carries on this legacy with a design that is refined for the modern theremin performer.

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by :Matthew Piecora
Video by: Matthew Piecora ( EZBOT) and Stephen Ly (Project 32)
https://www.ezbot.live"

Matthew Bourne live with Memorymoog & Minimoog Model D // Headrow House Leeds 2017 Modular Meets

Published on Sep 28, 2018 DivKidVideo

"Here's a live performance from Matthew Bourne captured at Headrow House in Leeds at an event held in association with Modular Meets and Super Friends with Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith headline (I don't have that performance to share).

Matthew was performing with a Moog Memorymoog and Minimoog Model D as well as a Roland Space Echo under his mixer. Stripped back and simple with both synths "played" like a piano/keyboard as opposed to sequenced and sampled in a studio.

Grab Matthew's fantastic 'moogmemory' album here - https://matthewbourne.bandcamp.com/al..."

Brooklyn Modular Equinox Event Saturday, March 23, 2013

Image via Retribution Body on Facebook:

"Come hear this March 23rd in Brooklyn!"

Some details via the FB event page:

"Modular Equinox: Drew McDowall (Coil) + many more--installations and workshops

LDP Institutes present an extravaganza sized Modular Synthesizer Spring Equinox complete with performances, presentations, workshops and installations. All afternoon and night.

5:30 doors open: the Modular Equinox will be in the Silent Barn artists in residence spaces and the Champagne Room.

6:00 Narwhalz presentation on hallway installation (PAiA synth/eurorack light and noise hallway install)

6:10 E.S.P. Lab presentation on 2L installation (analog video/analog noise room install)

6:20 G.Lucas Crane presentation on 2R installation (Nova Drone and light room install)

6:30 Matthew Azevedo workshop 3L: modular synthesizer basics

7:00 Mark Dwinell workshop 3L: how to integrate semi modular synths into a standard synth set up

7:30 Shawn Devin O'Sullivan workshop: how to create live techno sets using modular

CLICK FOR MORE »

MOOG SOUND LAB (Moogfest Edition): Matthew Dear - Earthforms

Published on Oct 12, 2012 by MoogMusicInc

"Michigan based, Ghostly International co-founder and Moogfest alumni Matthew Dear visited the Moog Sound Lab where he completely deconstructed and then recreated the song "Earthforms" from his 2012 LP "Beams"

Matthew Dear sings through an MF-104Z Analog Delay for a slapback effect.

Greg Paulus plays Trumpet through an MF-104Z Analog Delay using long delay time to harken long repeating echoes of each trumpet line

Samer Ghadry is playing the Moog Guitar through an MF-104Z Analog Delay, utilizing the Controlled Sustain mode, which allows him to sustain single strings while the strings he's not playing are totally muted

Ian Chang drives the song using trap-kat drum pads triggering 3 Minimoog Voyager Rack Mount Editions. Ian uses the Envelope Gate switch to sustain continuous sound during parts of the song.

Danny Scales, rounds out Earthforms with his bass guitar.

See more of the Moog Sound Lab series at: http://www.moogmusic.com/sight-and-sound/sound_lab/

Learn more about Matthew Dear at: http://www.matthewdear.com/"

Model Electronics SKULPT Synthesiser Livestream Overview

Premiered 48 minutes ago Matthew Hodson

"This is a quick run down of the NEW #SKULPT #synthesiser by #Modal #Electronics. Here I give an overview and a run down of the main features while trying out some of the built in presets. This is a livestream so this is unedited, so apologies for any quirks or rambling 😁

🎼 The track I composed using only this synth can be heard here:"



"UK based artist and synth enthusiast Matthew Hodson was one of the first to get his hands on a prototype of the Modal SKULPT synthesiser. He produced this banging demo track showcasing some of the sonic capabilities our new portable polyphonic synth can dish out.

One half of the Knighstown outfit, Matthew is a busy performer and music producer who has worked in some of the best studios up and down of the UK. Just signed to the legendary FatCat Records, his future sonic excursions will see Matthew produce his own brand of psychedelic techno characterised for his controlled fusion of both ambient and aggressive electronica. His latest album ‘DETACH’ builds on layers of rhythms and melody, drenched in arrhythmic delays and swashes of reverb, which masterfully play with song structure, provoking the listener with familiarity and yet disconnection - is out now via his own label Solitude. Recent performances by Hodson include opening for Wire, supporting the likes of Alex Banks (Monkeytown Records), Ulrich Schnauss, Rival Consoles (Erased Tapes) and also working with the original BBC Radiophonic Workshop on their new material at Peter Gabriel’s Realworld studios.

WEBSITE : www.matthewhodson.com/"

Patchwerks Seattle: Elektron Model:Cycles Presets & Performance

Published on Feb 26, 2020 Patchwerks Seattle

Playlist:

1. Elektron Model:Cycles live performance!

In this video Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT) performs custom patterns on the new Elektron Model:Cycles.

From Elektron:
Model:Cycles is a 6 track FM based groove box that brings sonic exploration into the Elektron “Model” form factor. With six unique Machines in one lightweight unit, you can effortlessly mold rhythm and melody across the digital spectrum using instant, tactile controls.

Order here:
http://bit.ly/model_cycles

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora
https://www.youtube.com/EZBOTMUSIC

2. Elektron Model:Cycles live performance!

In this video Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT) performs custom patterns on the new Elektron Model:Cycles.

From Elektron:
Model:Cycles is a 6 track FM based groove box that brings sonic exploration into the Elektron “Model” form factor. With six unique Machines in one lightweight unit, you can effortlessly mold rhythm and melody across the digital spectrum using instant, tactile controls.

Order here:
http://bit.ly/model_cycles

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora
https://www.youtube.com/EZBOTMUSIC

Digitakt, Syntakt, and Digitone Firmware Updates!

video upload by Patchwerks

"In this video Matthew (aka EZBOT) goes over the features in the new firmware updates for the Elektron Syntakt, Digitone, and Digitakt. Big features include a song mode for all 3 devices and keyboard fold with a scale mode for fast songwriting.

Get yourself an Elektron Syntakt here: https://bit.ly/pw_syntakt
Get yourself an Elektron Digitakt here: http://bit.ly/ele_digitakt
Get yourself an Elektron Digitone here: http://bit.ly/digitone_fm

https://patchwerks.com/ Demo by: Matthew Piecora Video by: Matthew Piecora ( EZBOT) and Steven Ly (Project 32) https://www.ezbot.live"

Matthew Azevedo (excerpt) - Live at Cheap Seats (12/1/13)

Published on Dec 3, 2013 inalandscape·95 videos

"Barely-visible man makes highly audible sounds.

matthewazevedo.com/"

Some pics of the setup via Matthew Azevedo on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge:

Update via Matthew Azevedo in the comments: "Most of my music is posted under my 'band' name, Retribution Body. Lots more to hear at my Bandcamp page: http://retributionbody.bandcamp.com"

Drop Science - Matthew Dear + The Sounds Of GE

Published on Aug 26, 2014 General Electric

Track made using samples of GE's machines.  Above is the "making of" promotional video.  Further below is the track.  There's some synth spotting in the video including a Minimoog Voyager, Elektron boxes & more.  I'm guessing the track features extensive processing along with the synths and isn't composed of GE machine samples only.  It is still interesting and worth noting that sounds in nature and via physical/mechanical means can compliment music as well as those via purely synthetic means.

"Every machine has its own acoustic signature - a precise frequency that indicates whether that machine is operating at peak performance. GE engineers monitor and record these sounds to perform real-time diagnostics on airplane engines, locomotives, power turbines, and medical equipment. Musician Matthew Dear and GE Acoustic Engineer Andrew Gorton teamed up to collect and compose thousands of audio emissions from the world’s most powerful machines. The result is an original track of music titled 'Drop Science.'

Follow Matthew Dear:
www.soundcloud.com/matthewdear
www.facebook.com/matthewdear
www.twitter.com/matthewdear

GE works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works."

Hurricane Matthew Jam

Published on Oct 7, 2016 Nick Jackson

"I am holed up in my residence in the Florida Keys with shutters over the windows, waiting for Matthew to pass. The weather here is just a little gusty at best, but other places have not been as lucky.

Anyway, it seemed like a good day to jam on some synth. This is a live performance on the Korg Minilogue plugged through a Mutable Instruments Ripples filter and then through my guitar pedalboard with a few goodies engaged. Sorry for the awkward frame, but my tripod broke and this is the only way I can get it to sit now lol.

Thank you very much for listening."

Keep safe Nick!!!, and all other MATRIXSYNTH readers bracing the storm! If you are in Hurricane Matthew territory, leave a comment in this post and let us know how you are holding up!

Introducing Capt'n BIG-O and Mr. Phil Ter by Cre8audio

video upload by Patchwerks Seattle

In this video resident expert Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT) shares Cre8audio's newest modules: Capt 'n BIG-O and Mr. Phil Ter. Capt'n BIG-O is a fully analog oscillator built from the ground up to sound uniquely warm and huge. The oscillator also sports a wavefolder and a drive circuit, both of which you can route external signals into. Mr Phil Ter is a classic transistor ladder filter with a built in VCA and envelope generator. Along with these two new modules Cre8audio also released a two tier all wood rack stand for their popular Nifty Cases.

Order a Capt'n BIG-O here: https://bit.ly/cre8audio_captn_bigo
Order a Mr Phil Ter here: https://bit.ly/cre8audio_mr_phil_ter

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora
Video by: Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
https://www.ezbot.live"

Captn'n Big-O - analog VCO introduction and feature overview

video upload by Cre8audio

"Captn'n Big-O is a 100% fully analog eurorack compatible VCO with wave shaping. In this video, Cre8audio partner Richard Nicol of Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers takes us all on a tour of Capt'n Big-O's features and provides a few samples of how it sounds."

Mr. Phil Ter introduction, feature overview, and noise
video upload by Cre8audio

"What if your filter module also had a VCA and an envelope generator? Would a name like Mr. Phil Ter be a good name for it? Probably not right? Well, we at Cre8audio never claimed to be marketing geniuses (except for our jerk marketing person, but we rarely listen to them).

Anyway, check out Mr. Phil Ter, or 'Phil' as we affectionately call it. It's 12hp of filter, VCA, and envelope generator for all your sound manipulation needs."

Cre8audio BigEARS for NiftyCASE
video upload by Cre8audio

"Introducing this fantastic miracle of science! That's right, 2 pieces of nice wood (birch) made specifically to stack 2 Cre8audio NiftyCASES together for double your Nifty pleasure!

NiftyCASE BigEARS are made specifically for NiftyCASE, a powered eurorack compatible modular synthesizer case with built-in MIDI to CV conversion made by Cre8audio. It's Nifty!"

CLICK FOR MORE »

Novation Circuit Tracks in-depth presentation with Enrique Martinez!

video by Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video Nick Bigelow and Matthew Piecora explore the Novation Circuit Tracks with co-host Enrique Martinez of Novation.

Circuit Tracks is the agile groovebox for creating and performing electronic music without resistance. Two refined polyphonic digital synth tracks expand your sonic capabilities, and samples across four drums tracks can be loaded via microSD and shaped to perfection. Built in FX polish your sounds. Two dedicated MIDI tracks and a built-in battery make it the ideal for multi-device setups and for creators on the move.

Circuit Tracks in an all-in-one studio with two synth tracks, two MIDI tracks and four drum tracks: everything you need to create and perform music. Designed for electronic and dance music producers, the agile groovebox lets you lose yourself in a hands-on production workflow. Let your creativity thrive with the acclaimed, hands-on sequencer, with which you can create 32-step patterns, chainable for up to 256 steps sequences per track. Go off-grid with microtiming, and keep your music evolving with probability and pattern mutate.

Its colossal sound is provided by two refined polyphonic digital synth tracks. Load thousands of your own samples using the microSD card, and shape them to perfection across four drums tracks. Advanced FX lets you douse synths, drums, and incoming audio in lush reverb and delay, make your mix pump with sidechain, and punch with the master compressor.

Circuit Tracks gives you total control of your setup, with two dedicated MIDI tracks capable of sending notes and CC automation. Its comprehensive connectivity enables you to connect Circuit Tracks to your studio, with full-size five-pin MIDI in, out, and thru, and analogue sync out. Analogue audio outputs let you listen through the stereo line out or with headphones. The built-in rechargeable battery allows you to make beats anywhere.

Order the Novation Circuit Tracks here: https://bit.ly/circuit_tracks​

https://patchwerks.com/
Hosts: Nick Bigelow, Matthew Piecora, Enrique Martinez
Video by: Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
https://www.ezbot.live"

Schlappi Engineering Three Body Sound Demo

video upload by Patchwerks

"In this video Matthew Piecora, Steven Ly, and Nick Bigelow take turns making patches on the Schlappi Engineering Three Body Triple Oscillator. Drums provided by the Akai MPC One.

Learn more about the Three Body here: https://bit.ly/3UUvgBa
Learn More about the Akai MPC One: https://bit.ly/mpc_one_akai

The Three Body is a phase and frequency modulation toolkit, designed to bring digital techniques to an analog interface. It consists of three oscillators which can be used independently but which have normalized connections to facilitate exploration and improvisation.

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora, Steven Ly, and Nick Bigelow
Video by: Matthew Piecora ( EZBOT) and Steven Ly (Project 32)
https://www.ezbot.live

00:00 Intro
00:59 Demo 1
02:13 Demo 2
03:37 Demo 3
05:08 Demo 4"

Sampling Randomized Sequences on the Polyend Tracker

video upload by Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video resident expert Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT) shares with us how to sample randomized sequences on the Polyend Tracker.

The Polyend Tracker is an 8 track sampler workstation with tracker interface. A retro form factor updated with forward looking functionality and designed as an easy to use compact standalone workstation. Made for the creatives who break patterns on a daily basis. Designed to help artists forge unique avenues of sonic construction. Introducing the first hardware tracker in the music world.

Order the Polyend Tracker here

Order the Modal Skulpt here

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https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora
Video by: Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
https://www.ezbot.live"

Bleep Bloop 2000 Overview and Demo

video upload by Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT ) of Patchwerks shows off the new Bleep Bloop 2000 by Tim Held and After later Audio.

Bleep Bloop 2000, or BB2k is a collaboration between Tim Held of Podular Modcast and After Later Audio. What started as a joke-module made by Tim’s friend Jenny has now actualized into real-life. What is it? Why is it? These are all questions we are still asking ourselves. All we know is we love it.

BB2k can be used as a four-voice oscillator or a quirky CV-source. It was designed to inspire experimentation and creative patching. While it appears simple at face-value, it is actually quite versatile. BB2k is able to get into glitchy rhythm generation, haunting drones and outrageous control voltage over any parameter the user wishes. Just power it on and start exploring!

Order the Bleep Bloop 2000 here: https://bit.ly/bleep_bloop_2k

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora
Video by: Matthew Piecora, Steven Ly
https://www.ezbot.live"

West Pest Demo and Thoughts with Space Echo RE-2

video upload by Patchwerks

"In this video Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT) demonstrates the Cre8audio West Pest with the Boss Space Echo RE-2.

Get yourself a West Pest here: https://bit.ly/west_pest
Check out the Space Echo RE-2 here: https://bit.ly/spcae_echo_re2

'The West Coast folks couldn’t be like everyone else. They had to go all yoga mat, kale smoothie, and alfalfa sprout on the synth world. West Coast style is typically characterized by additive derived, rich and complex sounds. Often more traditional user interface elements are replaced by the abstract and experimental. Perfect for you sophisticated folks.

All that said, West Pest is actually not a deep dive into the abstract. It provides a wide array of sonic capabilities while maintaining a quick and easy workflow. You’ll make fresh & inspiring sounds in a flash without having to think about kale smoothies, unless that’s your thing, in that case, yes tons of kale smoothies, pitchers full of them. Anyway, West Pest’s huge sonic capabilities emanate from its modest bento box-sized (sprout-free) exterior.

If eurorack is your thing, feel free to pop West Pest out of its enclosure and transform it right into a 40HP eurorack module, or keep it in its case and use it anywhere for your West Coast style pleasure.'
-Cre8audio

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora
Video by: Matthew Piecora ( EZBOT) and Steven Ly (Project 32)
https://www.ezbot.live"

Red means Recording learns the Octatrack with EZBOT

video by Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video Jeremy Blake (Red Means Recording) visits Patchwerks to learn the Elektron Octatrack MKII with resident expert Matthew Piecora (EZBOT).

Since its first appearance, over a decade ago, the Octatrack has been mangling its way into the hearts and minds of live performers and audiences across the globe. Its dynamic sampling powers have turned it into an industry standard across a wide variety of genres, changing the way gear setups look and giving artists the power to perform live in the truest sense of the word. More than ever, this is a machine to set your imagination free.

Learn more about the Elektron Octatrack here: http://bit.ly/octatrack_mk2_blk

https://patchwerks.com/
Demonstration by: Jeremy Black (Red Means Recording) and Matthew Piecora (EZBOT)
Video by: Matthew Piecora
https://www.ezbot.live"