SynthAddict Studio Tour at CLOWNFEST 13

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A quick tour with supporting member SynthAddict, who's numerous videos you've seen here on MATRIXSYNTH. His custom MATRIXSYNTH hat makes an appearance along with a mention of the site at 3:26.15. Note the video is set to start with SynthAddict at 3:17:30. You can use the player controls to skip around or to the beginning of the full four our show if you want to. Thank you to SynthAddict for the MATRIXSYNTH plug and for supporting the site!

And a prior studio tour from 10 months ago:

PtAC - CLOWNFEST XI - SYNTH ADDICT CRIB

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#ffs​ February Filter Sweep part 1 by SynthAddict

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Synths featured: Korg ARP Odyssey, DSI Polyevolver, Arturia MatrixBrute, Access Virus TI, Roland Juno-6, Kawai SX-240.

"In support of the movement against the recent YT algorithm trend of blocking/demonetizing basic synth filter sweep demos, I have made a simple collage of basic filter sweeps from different gear. Enjoy...more to come since it's early in February..
I was intending to get this done earlier but a busy work week and some computer/video tool glitches made it a rough time. All good now...
Sorry for the wonky audio/video and camerawork in parts, this was a rush job."

Note SynthAddict is the one who let us know about the #FFS YouTube protest. You can find additional details and demos here.

Hardware Jams Fest '22 - SynthAddict's set

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"HWJ SynthAddict 15 min set (with live tweaks)

Fun use of my new buddy the Maschine+ with lots of custom tweaks and special samples.

As I had to bridge 3 separate jams made tonight, I played a live 'bridging' sound from my MC-101 as I loaded each set."

Stanford CCRMA open house, day 1

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The above is a walkthrough of a Stanford CCRMA open house from Thursday the 16th by supporing member SynthAddict. Take a look at what he walks into when he enters the building. A Yamaha GS1 with working voice programmer. The GS1 was the first commercial FM synthesizer released in 1980, three years prior to the DX7. John Chowning, discoverer of FM synthesis performed that night. According to SynthAddict: "The Chowning curated show last night was very eye opening - so much cool electronic music even going back to the 60s and it was digital."


And below :) "Today I got a shot of the Yamaha power synth stack in the lobby, with the best baseball cap on top. 😀"

Synth Addict

Update: looks like the stream was here: https://ccrma.stanford.edu/live/. It's not working for me at the moment, but feel free to check and comment if it works for you.

What It's Like Walking to NAMM From Your Hotel

NAMM 2024 day one late start, pt1 (signal issues around NAMM)

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Interesting for anyone who hasn't been to NAMM. It brings me back. The video is by supporting member, SynthAddict.

NAMM inside, day one

Drive to Perfect Circuit

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SynthAddict takes a drive to Perfect Circuit. Arrival just after the one hour mark.

https://www.perfectcircuit.com/

Tenori-on live, Solo mode demo 3 - Hang Drum samples

video by SynthAddict

"Here is another Tenori-on live Solo mode demo, this time with hang drum sample riffing - no prerecorded sequences or layering/looping. FX are off on this demo (miniKP is used in the next video).
Another in a series to show the power and flexibility of the Tenori-on, discontinued too soon."

And one with effects:

Tenori-on live, solo mode demo 3.1 FX - Hang Drum samples

video by SynthAddict

"Here is another Tenori-on live Solo mode demo, this time with hang drum sample riffing and FX - no prerecorded sequences or layering/looping.

Another in a series to show the power and flexibility of the Tenori-on, discontinued too soon.

00:00​ Tenori-on with Delay
05:55​ Tenori-on with Reverb (long)
12:50​ Tenori-on with Shimmer"

Aquifex - JD-Xi Covers of Assault on Precinct 13 by John Carpenter & The Thing by Ennio Morricone

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"Roland JD-Xi cover of a great minimalist theme by John Carpenter, from his 1976 film Assault on Precinct 13. The original soundtrack was made with classic analog synths (no drum machine) and multitrack tape."


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"Roland JD-Xi cover of the classic minimalist theme by infamous composer Ennio Morricone, from the amazing 1982 remake of The Thing - a landmark achievement in practical make-up FX from Rob Bottin and Stan Winston (he made the dog creature)."

Aquifex - Artiphon Orba 1st Demo - internal sounds and looper

SynthAddict

"Artiphon Orba first demo, internal sounds and looper only, custom set of presets loaded from the Orba iPhone app (several sets come with the app already).

Another video showcasing some MIDI control of iOS apps over Bluetooth coming shortly."

See the Artiphon label below for more.

Update: a couple of screenshots of the iPhone app interface and additional details via SynthAddict:

"Artiphon Orba first demo, internal sounds and looper only, custom set of presets loaded from the Orba iPhone app (several sets come with the app already).

I adjusted the brightness/contrast to show the LEDs better. The red recording LED at around “8 o’clock” on the ring is noticeable but a bit dim in some scenes, and you can see the bright blue LEDs count up as the loop progresses. The center button is like a shift modifier, controlling the device with macros.

Internal looper has control over tempo and octave, but the 4 layer recordings (drum, bass, chord, and lead) aren’t quantized.

The internal gyro and accelerometer allow various changes to modulation or timbre, and a simple bump can trigger another note as well (good for percussion). The 8 velocity pads (keys) in the ring can allow vibrato in one axis and filter cutoff in another. The modulation can be added after the layer is recorded as long as the recorder is still on.

Another video showcasing some MIDI control of iOS apps over Bluetooth coming shortly."

Check out the Artiphon Orba User Group on Facebook for additional info and demos.

Aquifex - Modular and OP-Z jam 11-23-20

SynthAddict

"Quick experiment with a tempo locked rhythm and a wild snare and off tempo arp. As the beat comes around they sync up, get a little wild, and sync up again. Fun to try but YMMV. :-)

Used some new modules including a Plaits clone, Gyrinx VCF (Synton Syrinx filter bank), Grids, and some classics like Morphagene and Clouds with various modulation bits. That WMD Geiger Counter is a noisy bugger, but fun."

Note that is a custom MATRIXSYNTH hat by SynthAddict. It looks good! :)

Synth Addict

NAMM 2025 Walkthroughs with SynthAddict

NAMM 2025 Day 2 walk etc. (missed Day 1)
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These videos do a good job of capturing the NAMM experience.

Update: NAMm 2025 Day 3 pt.2 added below.

NAMM 2025 Day 2 walkabout


NAMM 2025 Day 2 walkabout pt.2


NAMM 2025 Day 3 (final day) pt.1


NAMm 2025 Day 3 pt.2

February Filter Sweep YouTube Protest & a Call to any YouTube / Google Employees

Youtube claimed copyright on a synth filter sweep video by ranzee

"I can't believe we are now getting copyright claims just for performing tests on synths! Yep - all I did was a filter sweep - and BAM! Copyright Claim police came on in and took my video away (partially) from the world. This is ludicrous!"

This one was sent my way via supporting member, Synth Addict.

For those not aware, YouTube has algorithms that scan audio in videos for copyright infringement. If something is found in violation, the video is automatically unpublished. The problem? Apparently certain filter sweeps are triggering take downs. This is becoming a problem for synth demos (per ranzee above, and previously mentioned here for example). I am curious what sample is being used for the comparison. Rush's Tom Sawyer? :) Actually, Synth Addict mentioned it being a Chemical Brothers track, which does sound familiar. Anyway, if anyone out there reading this has any connections, maybe you can reach out to someone that can fix this?

For the rest of us, not sure how the following will help, but if anything it will bring some attention to the problem amongst the synth community.

via Synth Addict:

"What users can do:

Post a video on YouTube of yourself demonstrating a filter sweep on a synth or synths of your choice and tag it #FFS

Attached image created by Andrew Brooks on FB [the image directly above, in this post], as a joint effort with the chat community of Pro Synth Network, GEO Synths, and SonicState.

bogus YT claims received so far by:

Pro Synth Network
GEO Synths
ranzee
Andrew Brooks
Starsky Carr
…and growing"

Update: and the first #FFS video:

FFS - February Filter Sweep

video by Vague Robots

And a couple more:

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HWJ Fest 3 2024 - SynthAddict's set

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"Eurocrack modular mix and KeyStep Pro

Finally got my set together for HWJ Fest 3 2024, playing with many other sets this weekend, starting on Fri 8/9 .

It's a big modular thing with a few parts - some of it is manually synced and triggered/played live so there are many live glitches and errors. Enjoy..."

SynthAddict VEMOM #30 extended modular jam

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Live ATV aFrame drum demo

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This is a long one featuring a live stream from SynthAddict on the ATV aFrame. You can find shorter demos in previous posts here.

#FFS​ - February Filter Sweep pt 4 - mini synths, gadgets, modular

video by SynthAddict

"A simple FFS run-through of some mixed gear synth filters. Enjoy…

Included gear: Beat Squeezer with Mellotron lowpass, Behringer Neutron, Doepfer A-107 filter, Korg miniKP lowpass, Novation Bass Station II classic BS & acid (ladder) filter, OP-1 Nitro fx lowpass mode, OP-Z lowpass, Roland Boutique SH-01a lowpass, Roland SE-02 with EXT BOX - lowpass and drive, Zoom MS-70CDR comb filter (steppy)"

Update via SynthAddict:

"This is my last #FFS vid, and sure enough, I already got a claim on it.
Blocked countries: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria."

Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge: Spring

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"Maschine+ jam.
Handmade/played mash-up of Edvard Grieg’s Morning Mood from Peer Gynt with a new synthy jam - good fun that starts out hopeful and gets a bit dark."

Osmose Summer Solstice live jam - why not?

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"Expressive E Osmose played live into a Boss RC-505 looper.
Impromptu jam, just messing around..."

#jamuary2024 11 PlantWave (PentMin F, 528Hz) & Wavedrum Global

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"Yet another St. John's Wort jam buddy session with PlantWave.

Now using A 528 Hz and F Pentatonic Minor.

Various live perc on the Korg Wavedrum Global..."

HWJ Weekend Challenge - Will It Be Summer? (WIP)

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"Maschine+

Chinese (pentatonic) scale with Guzheng, Chinese Perc, Flute - all around happy Asian vibes

Very loosely inspired by a Chinese folk piece called: Sun Quan The Emperor"