MATRIXSYNTH

Thursday, September 10, 2026

5 ways to map out a performance in Ableton Live with Launch Control

video upload by Novation

"Find out more about Launch Control - https://novationmusic.com/products/la... the Launch Control range - https://novationmusic.com/launch-cont...

In this video, Dylan shows you five ways to map out a performance in Ableton Live with the Launch Control. We explain how to map Ableton Live macros to Launch Control for live performance and more.

Utilising Ableton's macro mappings to take control of drums, tweak an acid synth line generator on the fly, and map out synths and other sounds. Plus, creating a single page custom mode for Launch Control that controls all those important performance parameters. Watch the video to learn more.

To get the most out of your Novation devices make sure you update via Components.

Find out more here - https://novationmusic.com/articles/wa..."

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Chapters:
00:00 - 5 ways to map out a performance in Ableton Live with Launch Control
00:32 - Using Ableton's macro mappings with Launch Control
02:49 - Generative basslines with Sting 2 and Drift in Ableton Live with Launch Control
04:52 - Consolidating your mappings in Ableton Live with Launch Control
07:18 - Planning your mappings for Ableton Live with Launch Control
09:33 - One Custom Mode view with Launch Control
11:23 - Outro - using macro mappings in live performance

Sequential/Oberheim OB-6 | Still great in 2026? | Part. 2 | No Talking |

video upload by DKS SYNTH LAB

"Welcome to DKS Synth Lab! In this video, we explore Sequential OB-6 6, analysing its sonic character, technical capabilities, and integration into a modern sound design and electronic music production setup. One of my favorite analog poly synth also in 2026!"

Timeline
0:00 intro
0:09 Sound 1
0:47 Sound 2
2:11 Sound 3
3:47 Sound 4
4:59 Sound 5
5:46 Sound 6
7:18 Sound 7
7:59 Sound 8
8:25 Sound 9
9:33 Sound 10

23 Firmwares. One Legio: Introducing 16 new firmwares on the Legio platform

video upload by Noise Engineering

"We may have overdone it. Legio already had 7 firmwares. So naturally, we made 16 more.

Already have a Legio? Connect it over USB, head to our website, and start exploring. Need one? We have plenty available in our webshop:
https://noiseengineering.us/products/...

Yep. 16 new Legio firmwares are available now, bringing the platform to 23 free firmwares in total."

ARP-s & Beyond Event October 3 at synthCube!

via The Alan R Pearlman Foundation

"Join the ARPf and the SynthCube community as we celebrate the culmination of the 2026 Artist-in-Residency of Kristina Warren!!!

Excited for this ARP-forward double-header next month at synthCube! All are welcome to attend one or both events on Saturday October 3 At 3pm, join us for a hands-on, exploratory workshop, "The Art of Rest," featuring ARPs and other synths, co-facilitated by Kristina Warren and Peter Edwards (Casper Electronics). Expect an interactive, sound-driven discussion.

At 7pm, join us for a performance featuring solos by Casper and Kristina, plus visuals by Defty D.

Expect a mesmerizing audiovisual journey $10-20 recommended per event, NOTAFLOF."

See https://synthcube.com/event-calendar/ for the address.

ARP Foundation Uncovers Never Before Seen Images of Lexington, MA ARP Instruments

via The Alan R Pearlman Foundation

"Every once in a while, history hands you a surprise.

A couple of years ago, we came across three contact sheets of never-before-seen photographs from inside the Lexington, MA ARP Instruments — images (with the exception of one) that have never been published, never been digitized, and until now, never even been known to exist.

We don't yet know everything they show. What we do know is that they're a direct window into the now-legendary 1970s factory that includes images of Alan R. Pearlman, David Friend, and Phil Dodds — the team that gave us the ARP 2600, the Odyssey, the Omni, and the ProDGX. For anyone who's ever chased that ARP sound, these images are a missing piece of the story.

The Foundation has an opportunity to acquire all of the images from these contact sheets — but only with your help. Acquiring and preserving them is part of our 'Preserve the Legacy' goal in our current Back-to-School Fundraiser, alongside our effort to save a vintage ARP string ensemble."

You can help here: https://arpchives.org/arp-late-summer-2026-fundraiser/.

Drum & Bass at Sunset 🌅 LIVE Electronic Hardware Session

video upload by imagination.project

"🌅 A new Drum & Bass live session performed at sunset by the Black Sea in Odesa, Ukraine.

Built live with Elektron Digitakt II, Digitone and Roland S-1 🎛️ — melodic DnB, deep bass, psychedelic synth textures and evolving hardware sequences.

This time I also brought Virus synth sounds into the track, adding a deeper psychedelic character to the mix. 🌀

Roland S-1 takes a special role in the transitions, creating wild evolving effects and sequences, while Digitakt II and Digitone drive the groove, bass and melodic layers.

🌊 One of the most beautiful sunsets we’ve captured for an Imagination.Project session — electronic music, psychedelic sound and the Black Sea coming together in one live performance.

Recorded on the Black Sea coast in Odesa, Ukraine. 🇺🇦"

https://imaginationproject1.bandcamp.com

Previously:

Liquid Drum & Bass LIVE 🌅 Digitakt II | Sunset Session

video upload by imagination.project

"Liquid Drum & Bass performed live by the Black Sea in Odesa, Ukraine. 🌅

A melodic sunset DnB session built around Elektron Digitakt II, with live-recorded guitar and trumpet adding an organic atmosphere to the electronic groove.

Everything comes together with melodic samples, deep bass, live sequencing and evolving effects as the sun goes down over the sea."

Liquid Drum & Bass LIVE 🌅 Sunset Digitakt II Session

video upload by imagination.project

"Sunset Drum & Bass performed live by the Black Sea in Odesa, Ukraine. 🌅

This time the session moves into a warmer African-inspired DnB vibe — melodic rhythms, percussion and electronic textures performed live on Digitakt II as the sun goes down over the sea.
No studio. No prepared stage. Just hardware, music, rocks and the Black Sea.

🎛️ Performed live by Andrii Averin

• Elektron Digitakt II
• live sequencing & performance
• Drum & Bass grooves
• percussion & melodic samples
• live effects and transitions

🌊 Recorded on the Black Sea coast in Odesa, Ukraine."

https://imaginationproject1.bandcamp.com

TESTING DMGo! New Drum machine for Gameboy (release date reveal and mangling mode test)

video upload by AudioWanderer

"A complex 4 channel drum machine with plenty of options to explore: a 16-step sequencer per channel, automated modes driven by random or LFO configurations, generative sequencing, connectivity with other devices or Game Boys via the Cable Link port and custom cables, 16 slots for storing projects, Song Mode, Real-time FX and more.

AND... When this would be available? Save the date: September 28th.
Drum Machina Go! is coming... only at AUDIOWANDERER.COM"

Soniccouture Releases The Attic3 - Rare Synth Collection

The Attic 3 Preset Tour video upload by

The Attic 3: Product Tour video upload by Soniccouture

"A sonic tour of some of the 600 presets in Soniccouture's The Attic 3 VST synth collection."

The Attic 3 is a collection of 24 different quirky electronic oddities. Because these days you can buy a knock-off of every classic synth there is, instead Soniccouture dig around the margins of music production history for the rare or the forgotten.

Analogue pianos, funky organs, glassy digital boxes, vocal synths, string machines. Soniccouture sample every single key, then model the filters and envelopes. This gives a unique imprint of the vintage character in a way that code-based software synths can’t."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Gilded Synthesizer Sound Demo

video upload by GraveyardWifi

"This is a diy analog digital 8-voice paraphonic synthesizer I designed and built over the past year. It features external midi control capabilities as well and an integrated keyboard.

More information on the circuit and build process can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14EuB...

All audio is captured directly from the synthesizer through an M-Audio profire 2626 interface and has no post processing aside from gain matching."

CLICK FOR MORE »

NOPIA MK1

video upload by Martin Grieco

"Three years ago we posted a video. This is what it became. Launching in 5 days!"

www.nopia.io

Sounds from... POLYVERA by Suonobuono!

video upload by Kiss the Needle

"In this episode of Sounds from... I'm exploring the Polyvera by Suonobuono. Playing through sounds, tweaking knobs and exploring some of its features.

No talking, no in-depth review, just a chance to hear the character of the instrument and what it can do.

Polyvera is a six-voice polyphonic digital/analog synthesizer and sampler with built-in effects and plenty of possibilities for shaping and creating sounds.

Sounds from...
Playing sounds and tweaking knobs on synthesizers I think deserve some attention.

No talking. Just sound."

SOUNDS from... KATLA by Genki Instruments

video upload by Kiss the Needle

"I'm exploring KATLA by GENKI Instruments, creating a dark, suggestive and dystopian soundscape from scratch , shaping, layering and transforming sounds as I go.

Arpeggio created on Arturia Keystep 37 mk2.

No talking, no in-depth review, just sound design and a chance to hear the character of KATLA and where it can take you.

KATLA is an instrument made for exploration, experimentation and unexpected sonic territory, from evolving textures and strange atmospheres to distorted, cinematic soundscapes."