MATRIXSYNTH

Tuesday, June 02, 2026

LoFi Future - Fragmenter 45 Circuit Bent HDMI Video Glitch Processor

video upload by LoFiFuture

"Available to order here: https://www.lofifuture.shop/product/f...

Track: LoFi Future - Canicular Days
https://lofifuture.bandcamp.com/track...
https://open.spotify.com/album/5oSvIp...

The Fragmenter 45 is a circuit bent Extron 1604 HDMI Scaler. It is a very high quality unit that demanded a very high retail price when originally released. The HDMI signal integrity is pixel perfect and doesn't compress your image when passed through this thing. It processes 1080p 60fps signals without even breaking a sweat!

This one features some effects that are new to myself, targeting a specific part of the clock circuitry that I have not experimented with before on any other device. The 3 push buttons trigger different clock glitch effects that completely take over the signal and make some mesmerizing patterns. They are an extreme and immediate set of effects, perfect for the most intense parts of a live visual performance. A bonus feature of these buttons is that when subtle artefacts build up on the screen after a while even when the effects are all off, a quick press of one of these buttons and they are all cleared! No need for a reset mid performance!

Another effect unique to this device in the horizontal warp effect that makes the clean HDMI signal degrade into something that looks like a weak analog transmission.

8 knobs control the colour digitise effect and another 9 knobs control the "fragment" effect section that splits the image up and repeats it in slices at a 45 degree angle. These two banks of knobs can be linked together with a toggle switch for even more effect possibilities.

This unit also features a VGA input and can scale the signal to a HDMI output, all of the effects work the same when doing so."

ESK - Sequential Prophet X Cinematic Sounds

video upload by Metunar

"Cinematic sound demo of the Sequential Prophet X synthesizer/rompler.
I mostly used the standard preset sounds and samples.
Direct recording with soft mastering."

http://www.metunar.ch

boards of canada - the process (cover)

video upload by fischek

"A piano and synth cover of 'The Process' by the legendary Boards of Canada, from their incredible new album, 'Inferno'.

I've been captivated by the 'Inferno' album since its release and wanted to share my interpretation of this beautifully soothing and melancholic track. If you enjoy this, let me know in the comments! I'm planning to cover more from the album soon, with 'Naraka,' 'Hydrogen Helium Lithium Leviathan,' and 'Blood in the Labyrinth' being next on my list.

What's your favorite track from the new album?

// GEAR & SOFTWARE
🎹 Synths & Keys:
Yamaha DX7 (as MIDI controller)
Pianoteq (Piano Sound)
Korg Wavestate (Pads)

🎛️ Effects (FX):
Eventide Blackhole (VST Reverb)

#boardsofcanada #boc #inferno #theprocess #synthcover #pianocover #ambient #idm #electronicmusic #yamahadx7 #korgwavestate #arturia"

Previously:

Boards of Canada New Seeds (short cover)

video upload by fischek

"► here's the Vital VST patch for the lead sound:
https://tinyurl.com/mwy63h5t

A gem from the Tomorrow's Harvest. Far from perfect, but kinda close. I hope to do a full cover at some point. Hope you like! :)"

Emu SP1200 & SP12 OTBElec SP MIDI Interface w/ Original Box

via this eBay listing

Here's an interesting device from the recent past. According to the listing details below the final batch came out in 2017. It's from OTBElec and this appears to be the first post to feature them on the site. The www.otbelec.com website is no longer live.

This one was spotted and sent in via
M Me.

via the listing: "I bought this new & it was part of the final batch made in 2017. I stored it away because my SP12 required servicing & the interface subsequently was never used (or even unwrapped).

This may be the only brand new OTB MIDI in existence.

"The SP MIDI converts non-standard MIDI messages from the SP-1200 to regular MIDI. One such message is note off, which is required to set the length or duration of sequenced notes. The SP MIDI also translates the pitches of bank D to a continuous range of notes to store and sequence external devices. When recording it is necessary to set rec mode.

Internal mode is used to select up to three samples which then have their 16 pitch levels mapped out over the keyboard. Now supporting note off you can play like you would normally expect, where the sample mutes when the key is released. Excellent for looped samples, i.e. bass lines.

External mode is used to sequence other instruments. It uses bank D1-D6 to record notes on one MIDI channel and D7-D8 on another channel. D1-D6 is mapped to a full note range by pad number and pitch, making it possible to play a melody using the pads. Also note off is sent as you hit the pads a second time, unless F1 oneshot is selected. D7-D8 is combined together to give a full range of note numbers and is best used with a keyboard.

Dynamic velocity is maintained, if not Full Level is selected.

The SP MIDI firmware can be updated using a computer with a MIDI interface.

These features also allow pitching and using the loop function on a S950."

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Leviasynth no talking Ambient Algomorphing fun

video upload by Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"Just an example of utilizing multiple synthesis modes inside an algorithm and morphing the algorithm around. no external processing. Leviasynth was played live via MIDI from a Leviasynth keyboard underneath the desktop while recording in one take."

Trovarsi: Exploring China Through Music

video upload by Novation

"In this video, ‪@Trovarsi‬ explores China and music, through a series of live workshops and performances across the country, experiencing the culture and connecting through music.

Novation Product Specialist and artist, Trovarsi, was given the opportunity to travel to China, leading workshops across the country whilst exploring the music culture through organisations, club venues, record stores, and most importantly, its people. Watch the video to hear Trovarsi’s experience while visiting Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, and Shanghai.

Discover Circuit Tracks - https://bit.ly/_Circuit_Tracks"

Novation Peak / Summit by Jexus.

video upload by Jexus (sounds-for-synths.com)

"😎 This is a free update with new sounds, available for everyone who got the original Jexus Peak / Summit Soundset. If you're new to this, you can get it here:

https://sounds-for-synths.com/novatio...

All sounds come from the "Jexus Peak / Summit Soundset" with 250 custom presets / patches. The patches work on both Peak & Summit. You don’t need any custom / external wavetables. However, you need firmware V 2.0 minimum. My presets come under the name “WCOG + number” in a soundbank saved as a sysex file. Note: my presets will be a little bit quieter than the factory presets.

I did not use any external FX in the demo; all the delays, reverbs, noises and other effects are part of the Peak / Summit engine & mod matrix. I only used some EQ-ing on selected sounds."

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BOOcast #44 - Feat. Interview with Guido Salaya of GS Music

video upload by Battery Operated Orchestra

Note the video is set to start with the interview. You can use the player controls once started to go back or forward.

Timeline:
00:00:00 Countdown
00:30:00 Hello - On tonight's show
00:31:58 Titles
00:32:23 Industry News
00:41:33 Slave to the Algorithm
01:08:17 GS Music Bree 6
01:27:33 Your Comments
01:45:10 BOOster Rollcall
01:48:08 Album Release Timeline
01:50:26 Goodbye - Video From The Vaults - Lost In Static

LepLoop 3D: Messing Around with the Capacitor Sequencer #leploop

video upload by LepLoop

"Diving back into the Leploop 3D! While we touched on LFO modulation in the last video, today I’m messing around with the unique capacitor sequencer.
A tactile way to build melody on the fly, this video explores how the S\H and LFO work together to drive the capacitor sequencer, creating evolving, organic textures driven by LFO modulation offset.
https://www.leploop.org/m/leploop/
#AnalogSequencer #modularsynth #ambienttechno #leploop"

Erae Sound ambient improvisation

video upload by f1oat3d

"Playing with new Erae Sound for ambient improvisation, during beta testing campaign.
Dynamic green fractal animation by Colin Jones."

End of the Silver Era: Quick demos of select silver paneled modules

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Get your silver modules here: https://noiseengineering.us/collectio...

The Silver Era is coming to an end, and you could save up to 50% off select silver modules while supplies last. We're retiring our silver-panel Eurorack modules and sending them off with a final sale.

Here are a few short demos of the remaining silver paneled modules on sale.

0:00 Silver Era deal
0:24 Opp Ned
1:38 Horologic Solum
2:33 Kith Ruina
3:28 Pons Asinorum
4:32 Nive Grad
5:45 Jam Jam
7:06 Muta Jovis
7:49 Clep Diaz
9:10 Sinc Bucina
10:14 Sinc Pravus"

CYBERDRIVE

video upload by DATABROTH

"Read my full review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/cyberd...

check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth

join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth"

"The distortion to end all others

The final word in distortion has just been said. You may throw all your distortions in the TRASH, now. With a great help of Dr. Distorstein we created a weapon of mass distortion. We wrote the final chapter and made the distortionest distortion that crushes everything. The last distortion standing, the insane drive that will drive you insane, is called Cyberdrive."

Found some weird vintage gear!

video upload by ANDREW HUANG

"Thanks to the GRM for introducing me to this wild and wonderful piece of weird gear. :)"

Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:11 Layout
1:27 Delay mode
2:20 Pitch shifter mode
3:06 Memory latch mode
3:25 Keyboard
3:49 Mic input
5:10 Memory synchro
5:49 Fun trivia
6:01 Putting it all together
6:52 Stream "DHM 89 B2"!

WEIRD GEAR: ELTA SOLAR 42N

video upload by ANDREW HUANG

Chapters
0:00 Meet the SOLAR 42N!
0:56 Overview & drones
2:37 FX cards
3:59 Touch keyboard
4:40 Contact mic & modular synthesis
5:45 Touch plate magic
6:11 Arpeggiator
7:53 Pressure control
8:27 Filter & distortion
9:21 Sequencer
10:12 Bonus sequencer!
10:34 LFOs & joystick
11:21 New album & sample pack