MATRIXSYNTH

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Zebralette 3: Docked from the Mothership

video upload by u-he

"Zebralette 3 is a free (yes, FREE!) single oscillator plucked from the mothership and embedded within a minimal synth environment: ADSR and MSEG envelopes, two LFOs, modulation matrix, delay and reverb effects...
https://u-he.com/products/freeware/ze..."

Zebra 3 Modulation Graph WIP

video upload by Urs Heckmann

"Here's a visualisation of Zebra 3 modulation graph. (This is not gonna be in the final UI, certainly not like it is now...)

So there are 24 modules (4 LFOs, 4 envs, 4 MSEGs...) which have parameters that themselves are subject to modulations. These modulations can be directly assigned modulators, e.g. triggers in the envelope, or assignments via the Mod Matrix.

Now the problem: Whatever gets modulated by something else needs to be processed after. So first the source, then the target. Cool. But sometimes modules can modulate each other, or create circular structures. Circular routings create latency, and that needs to be minimised.

In order to solve that issue we implemented and modified classic dependency graphs so that circular sections have a minimum of circularity. What you see in this video is a visualisation of such a minimised circular structure with as minimal latency as possible."

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

manifold research centre - antilope / event horizon

video upload by Manifold research centre

"antilope is approaching event horizon.

isti mirant stella

rendering credits by @komputer_g_rafix"

Also see Sounds from Superbooth 2025: Manifold Research Centre Antilope⁠

See dealers on the right for availability and price.

"MANIFOLD RESEARCH CENTRE ANTILOPE

Prance with glee through the wilds of experimental sound with Antilope from Manifold Research Centre, a filter-based drum and dynamics machine designed for creative rhythms and otherworldly sound design. Based around a dual pingable resonant filter, Antilope creates plucks, bongo slaps, and ghastly squeals galore, which can be further shaped through the onboard distortion and multi-FX feedback path. In classic MRC fashion, taking this distortion and FX loop to unique extremes via feedback enables a vast timbral range, transforming the sizzling filter timbres into new and mangled shapes.

To get these sounds moving and grooving, a three-channel pattern recorder is available for patching around to Antilope's filter, distortion, and FX parameters. This provides a highly intuitive and performable interface equally suited for on-stage skronking and studio experimentalism. Each recorder can be switched between stepped voltage sequences or morphable AD envelopes, enabling both rigid beat shifting and smooth timbral changes alike.

Naturally, Antilope's 3.5mm CV inputs and outputs readily integrate into a broader Eurorack environment, opening up even more uncharted paths for sonic exploration. Likewise, the addition of MIDI clock reset and synchronization connectivity enables use in hybrid set-ups and DAW-based artistry. Using its stereo line level input on the back of the device, external sounds can be processed through the filter directly or in conjunction with Antilopes broader workflow, extending the sound world within by infinite margin.

Thanks to its dedicated headphone output and USB-C power input, Antilope's characterful design is primed for portable interaction, imbuing any journey with captivating sound. With its focused yet flexible design that collapses and reinvents percussive processing in MRC style, Antilope from Manifold Research Centre is a fantastic beast sure to inspire your trips through the creative unknown.

ANTILOPE FEATURES
Desktop synthesizer for experimental rhythms and audio processing
Dual-pingable resonant filter
Distortion effect with 3-band tone control
Multi-FX engine with feedback path for deep sound design
3-channel pattern recorder
Recorder channels switchable between stepped voltages and morphable AD envelopes
3.5mm CV inputs and outputs compatible with Eurorack gear
MIDI connectivity for clock, reset, and sync
Stereo line level input for processing external signals
Stereo line level output and dedicated headphone output
USB-C power for portable operation"

manifold research centre - ubique

video upload by Manifold research centre

Also see: Flanging & phasing feedback fun with Ubique from Manifold Research Centre

"ubique is a feedback phase network structured by 2 entangled cores.
a collaboration between heretic machines and manifold research centre.

more info at the page:
www.manifoldresearchcentre.com/ubique

0:00 What is it?
3:39 + Sine VCO
5:56 ++ broken drums
7:53 intermission (for the noise head)
8:21 within YODO feedback path
9:50 for the ambient heads
11:15 with funky drummer"

manifold research centre - the map is not the territoire

video upload by Manifold research centre

"The map is not the territoire (tmintt) is a routing and summing matrix based on magnetic patching technology (inspired on Meng Qi's magnet matrix).

Changing the way of patching your systems, focusing into discovery and experimentation, tmintt will open you windows into feedback territories.

the map is not the territoire is out now.

Discover places never seen."

Additional posts featuring the map

Zebra 3 public beta exploration with DATABROTH

video upload by DATABROTH

"check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth"

See the announcement post on the Zebra 3 public beta here.

Occasionally The Synth Plays Me

video upload by Chammssss

"Dave Smith Poly Evolver fun!"

Novation Peak Synthesizer Chill Mode Sound Design To Video

video upload by James Dyson

"Novation Peak Synthesizer Chill Mode Sound Design To Video"

Meet the Macumbista Behemoth

video upload by Stefano Bertoli

"Just a couple of simple patch on my new Macumbista Behemoth
Enjoy this trip"

Introducing Soft Memo by Herbs and Stones

video upload by Herbs and Stones

"Soft Memo is a stereo hybrid multi effects desktop unit.

Eight digital CV controlled FX programs, two analog feedback paths, two complex VCLFOs."

Soft Memo - Eight programs overview

video upload by Herbs and Stones

"Dry / wet comparison of a drum loop treatment by Soft Memo

00:00 Twin Gorge - dual drifting delay
00:25 Faux Mirrors - lo-fi reverse time processor
00:50 Empty Shell - shimmering feedback delay
01:16 Fixed Thoughts - double pitched freeze reverb
01:41 Grotto Divide - stereo crossfade reverb
02:05 Rival Choir - freeform stereo chorus
02:29 Mood Swings - drifting stereo pitch shifter
02:54 Late Rings - dual ring modulator w/ tempo offset

https://herbs---stones.com/soft-memo/"

Soft Memo is a hybrid stereo multi effects desktop unit with eight digital CV controlled FX programs, two analogue feedback paths and two complex voltage-controlled LFOs.

It has patch points to integrate external synthesisers and sequencers and it is designed to creatively reshape your sounds with a menu-free hands-on approach.

You can create patches by connecting inputs and outputs with eurorack-standard 1/8" jacks.

All its inputs are protected from potentially dangerous voltages.

It generates (and reacts to) control voltages in the 0-5V range: when a CV signal is patched into an input, its knob becomes an attenuator for the incoming signal.

The patch points are visually divided between inputs and outputs: the inputs are placed in the middle of a white circle while the outputs are not.

Soft Memo is powered by a 9V center-negative (500 mA) power supply, the standard PSU used with most guitar pedals.

Features:

Eight FX programs

A total of 25 patch points

Two high gain preamps

Two feedback paths made of analog VCAs and resonant analog VCFs

Two complex voltage controlled LFOs with clock division and phase offset control

An envelope follower

A→B buttons to set how the two channels controls interact with each other"

Resynthese Soundscape - Latest Resynthesis/Sound Morphing Engine From PPG's Wolfgang Palm

video upload by WPalmWT

"Some new sounds from my latest Resynthesis/Sound Morphing engine.
(no other synths or effects where used)"

Also see:
Extended Analog Synthesizer
Expressive vocal synthesis
The Moog Synthesizer Revisited

Arturia sound design masterclass | 27 November 2025

video upload by Signal Sounds

"** Note: unfortunately, thanks to a corrupted SD card, we only have clean audio for the first 35 minutes or so of this session - it switches to the backup room mic for the remainder. Apologies for the drop in sound quality, hopefully it doesn't detract too much from the content! **

Our final in-store event of 2025 was a sound design masterclass from Arturia's Tom Lewis, who used a PolyBrute 12 to give a crash course in subtractive analogue synthesis and revealed some tips for creating pads, basses and leads on any polysynth.

PolyBrute 12 is available here:
https://www.signalsounds.com/arturia-...

Browse the rest of the Arturia range:
https://www.signalsounds.com/arturia"

MultiWAVE Span Limits | Make Noise

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"Changing up the Span input range on MultiWAVE while keeping it full range on PoliMATHS can open up some interesting possibilities!"

http://www.makenoisemusic.com

Dub Techno Production On The Digitakt II and Digitone II

video upload by EZBOT

00:00:00 Start!
05:04 Getting started
01:25:08 We made some nice Dub Techno!

"In today's episode we vibe out on rhythm, chords, and atmosphere using the Digitakt II, Digitone II, and the Octatrack MK2 as a performance mixer."

EZBOT resources: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot, https://ko-fi.com/ezbot/, https://www.modbang.com"

First Chair myTRACKS demo

video upload by Blipblox Sound Lab

"The First Chair sound pack is a free upgrade available to all myTRACKS owners. This Instrument pack is filled with acoustic band and orchestra sounds. If you want to step away from synthetic synths and sounds, this is the pack for you!

Find all myTRACKS Instrument and Set updates here:
https://blipblox.com/pages/product-ce..."