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Wednesday, October 05, 2022
JLR's Modular Synthesizers - System Breakdown #5 -
video upload by John L Rice
JLR's Modular Synthesizers System Breakdown posts
"This is the fifth video breakdown/rundown for one of my modular synth systems, this time I'm doing one of my smallest eurorack systems built into a small red toolbox. Next time I'll do my triple hinged Box4 5U system.
Index:
0:00 Beginning
0:38 Introduction
1:55 Notes on the case and power supply
2:44 Module contents rundown
5:14 Thoughts on case evolution and modifications
10:08 Shirt 🤓
10:34 Realtime patching
17:17 "Deep Dream" video with introduction (sub woofer recommended!)
21:57 Bonus Section: Instagram Clips introduction
22:55 January 2018
26:35 February 2018
30:22 May 2018
33:19 August 2018
34:19 December 2018
35:19 March 2019
37:19 April 2019
38:20 December 2019
39:20 April 2020
42:19 January 2022
47:17 August 2022
51:57 September 2022
53:48 End?
You can see details of the modules on my ModularGrid page:
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/v...
Special thanks to the folks who provided above and beyond support over the years with some of the current contents in this case! 🥰
Gur at TipTop Audio - https://tiptopaudio.com/
Paul at Synth Tech - https://www.synthtech.com/
Dan at Tendrils - https://tendrilscables.com/
Also many thanks to MATRIXSYNTH for always posting my videos! 🤗
https://www.matrixsynth.com/
And check out JHS Pedals for great gear and merch! 👍
https://www.jhspedals.info/
As always, thank you for watching, rating, following, subscribing, and commenting! 🥳 If you found the content of this video helpful, interesting, or entertaining, please consider showing your support so I can stay stocked up on coffee and cookies. 😋 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JohnL...
Schedule Revised Oct 5 2022 (*subject to change)
1) 5U - DotCom Tolex Jul 08, 2021
2) 5U - DotCom Box11 Aug 18, 2021
3) ER - EWI Briefcase Dec 01, 2021
4) 5U - Supplement #1 Mar 03, 2022
5) 5U - Moon Case Mar 17, 2022
6) ER - Ace Toolbox Oct 5, 2022
7) 5U - Triple Box4 (*Nov 01, 2022)
8) 5U - EWI 16 table (*Dec 01, 2022)
9) ER - RoadReady (*Jan 01, 2023)
10) 5U - GRP Case (*Feb 01, 2023)
11) ER - Pedalboard/Pod/CM (*Mar 01, 2023)
12) 5U - EWI 16 seq+syn+pedals+mixer (*Apr 01, 2023)
13) ER - Folding Dual Box11 (*May 01, 2023)
14) 5U - The WALL! (*Jun 01, 2023)
15) Series wrap up? (??? ??, 202?)"
Friday, August 19, 2022
Red Moog Liberation Spotted on Danger Force | Lil' Dynomite | Nickelodeon UK
video upload by Nickelodeon UK
This one was spotted by Bastiaan W. @8BitBas
"In 2014 @matrixsynth featured a red Moog Liberation. Today I saw it on Nickelodeon."
Funny!
Monday, July 25, 2022
New Module8 Print Magazine
This one is in via Corey who had the following to say about it (note you might recogize a few names featured here on MATRIXSYNTH):
"Hi, just reaching out to let you know about a new synth magazine from Australia called Modul8.
Featuring local and international artists, Modul8 is devoted to showcasing artists who are extending what electronic music means.
The premiere issue features interviews with Detroit / Berlin based Dub Monitor, YouTube synth philosopher JAde Wii, regional Victoria’s best Pure Data wrangler Nicky Systems, lofi lover Kozeps and Melbourne’s Make It Up Club legend Stevie Richards.
Modul8 # 1 also has contributions from analogue stalwart Todd Barton, Paleman and Melbourne’s undisputed 303 champion, Honeysmack.
All up its 56 pages of utter synth geekery from around the world, and it's only available via good old fashioned printed paper.
The magazine was born during Victoria’s covid lockdown, when co-founders Phil Coyle and Corey Hague were looking for inspiration beyond the endless scroll of nosy algorithms.
“We just wanted something that felt a bit deeper than social media. We both remembered how important and influential magazines had been on us, so we decided to try and make something that lasted longer than a swipe,” co-founder Phil Coyle says.
In keeping with the theme of ‘real life’, a launch event was held at Found Sound, featuring artists profiled in the magazine. That video can be seen here:"
Modul8 Magazine - launch party at Found Sound video upload by Modul8 Media
"To kick off Modul8 Issue # 1 we had some of the awesome people featured in the magazine come and play!
It was a great day with lots of new connections made, and we can't wait for the next one!
Super special thanks to Found Sound, the artists who filled the room with music and the legends who came out to support the launch."
You can order Modul8 at http://modul8magazine.limitedrun.com/
Friday, July 22, 2022
Icebox Arcade Fremont, Seattle WA Event Tuesday w/ Red Means Recording, Ezbot, Mike303
video upload by Red Means Recording
That just might be the first human burp featured on MATRIXSYNTH. For synthetic burps you can find a few posts here.
"This is my pizza party rack, based around the Bastl Pizza oscillator, TC Helicon Perform VE, and Roland TR-8s. I have a show coming up at the Ice Box Arcade in Seattle on July 26th with EZBOT and Mikey303 and you should come because this is what I'm doing and it's pretty fun and there are games and friends. Hope you enjoy my hot pizza sweats. Come see this live at Ice Box Arcade in Fremont on the 26th of July 2022 at 7pm if you're nasty."
The Pizza Party Performance Rack
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Synthesizers.com Is Up for Sale
The message to the left was posted on the Friends of Synthesizers.com Facebook group by the administrator, James Allen.
I reached out to Roger Arrick, and James at Synthesizers.com and James confirmed.
This is stunning news. Synthesizers.com is a leader in the 5U/MU/Moog modular market and have been around since before Eurorack took off. The first post on MATRIXSYNTH to mention them was a plain text post back on July 30 of 2005, just 10 days after this version of MATRIXSYNTH began.
Synthesizers.com was founded in 1996.
Monday, June 27, 2022
Top Site Links
Just a note that I removed the links below from the top of the site, as they are on the top right of the site as well. Just doing a little clean-up on the site. I prefer things to be as streamlined as possible. Remember you can filter posts via the label links at the bottom of posts as well.
NEWS | UPDATES | SUPPORTING MEMBER POSTS | SUPPORT MATRIXSYNTH!
Friday, June 10, 2022
New Moog Mavis Semi-Modular Synth Coming in 4 Days?
[Update: full details, pics and demos here.]
Fuzzy thumbnail from the upcoming video below. I will put up a new post when it goes live if legit.
It this is real, it would be odd Moog didn't anounce and show it at NAMM.
I thought it might be the DFAM, Mother-32, or Subharmonicon but note the patch bay is on the left with lettering below. Even if you turned them upside down they wouldn't match. It's also considerably thinner and smaller. Maybe The form factor is more similar to the Werkstatt-01.
The Trademark was filed back on 2021-09-03 under:
"Electronic musical instruments; Electronic musical keyboards; Music synthesizers"
First Look: Moog Mavis semi-modular synthesizer
video upload by Marcus Schmahl
Goes live in 4 days. I will post it here on MATRIXSYNTH if legit.
"Unboxing, assembling and first sound check of the new Moog Mavis semi-modular synthesizer.
Sequencer: Torso Electronic T-1"
Tuesday, June 07, 2022
Softube Introduces the Model 82 Virtual Roland SH-101
video uploads by SoftubeStudios
Check out the throwback site on top (gives MATRIXSYNTH a run for the money)
Playlist:
Introducing Model 82 Sequencing Mono Synth – Softube
Model 82: Analog Inspiration With Just Blaze – Softube
Model 82 Sequencing Mono Synth Walkthrough – Softube
Model 82 Sequencing Mono Synth – Sequencer & Arpeggiator Walkthrough – Softube
Build With Modular & Model 82 – Softube
And two user videos:
Softube Model 82 vs Roland SH101// The Definitive Comparison
video upload by Starsky Carr
"A comparison of the Softube Model 82 vs Roland SH101 vintage synth. One is a 40 years old analog hardware synth and the other is a modern digital emulation .. so they're unlikely to sound identical (obviously) but does the emulation have the same character? \
Does it feel like the original? does it act like the original? would you know it was an emulation if you could only play then knobs and listen to the output? ... short answer... no, you'd never know :)"
Five Things You Can Do With Model 82!
video upload by Alex Ball
"A look at the new soft synth Model 82 from Softube.
In this video we explore five things you can do with Model 82 (chim-chim-cheroo). It's surprising what's possible with just one oscillator, filter, amp, envelope and LFO.
0:00 Intro
1:05 Play it live
2:33 Use it as a drum machine
4:11 Get Dirty
5:16 Sequences & Arpeggios
6:33 Go Modular"
• A ’90s techno idol accurately emulated for faithful sound and feelings
• The authentically inspiring sequencer and arpeggiator of the up-all-night original
• Two versions included: the instrument and five modules for Modular
The raw sound of the original hardware is the stuff of dance dreams. But the unique and inspiring sequencer and arpeggiator took it from a muted debut to full techno color. We recreated every speck of the original circuitry, interactions, and straightforward workflow to give you the only plug-in with a sound, feel, and interface that stays true to the most-used mono synth of the ’80s and ’90s.
Model 82 Sequencing Mono Synth is in the house."
Monday, June 06, 2022
Darwin Grosse of Cycling 74, 20 Objects and the Art + Music + Technology Podcast Has Passed Away
Some sad news sent my way via Joshua Shroyer, also feauted on Synthopia, where you'll find additional info on the impact Darwin Grosse has had in the synth community.
You should be familiar with his 20Objects Art + Music + Technology podcasts posted here on MATRIXSYNTH, as well as numerous other posts. His website is hosted at 20objects.com. He also worked with Cycling 74 and participated in LEAF (Lafayette Electronic Arts Festival). The image to the left is from the LEAF website which has the following bio on him:
"Darwin Grosse works in a modular world, combining modular synthesizers, video tools and compositing software to combine minimalist visuals with generative soundscapes. Based out of Northfield, Minnesota, Darwin uses natural movement as source material for geometric visual pieces, and writes custom audio-reactive software for his multimedia work."
His final podcast from May 15, 2022:
video upload by 20Objects
"Unfortunately, today is the last day of podcasting for the Art + Music + Technology podcast. Health issues have gotten in the way, and it would be impossible to continue.
You can read the transcription of this article, as well as finding some interesting writing on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/posts/66445163
Thank you for being such a great group of friends and supporters during this long series of music"
And the full run of Art + Music + Technology Podcast
And a playlist of tutorial videos hosted on his YouTube channel:
Thursday, June 02, 2022
Industry Tributes to Dave Smith
Some tributes from those in the indsutry. If there are others, feel free to leave them in the comments section below and I will add them to this post. I wanted to start with this one via @BirdKids from a post here on MATRIXSYNTH back in 2006, the year I actaully started this version of the site. It was the top pic from that post and I thought it fitting to start with it as it features a hidden message from Dave Smith.
via @BirdKids
"'May Peace prevail on Earth' Image via @matrixsynth matrixsynth.com/2006/09/on-ins… That's a Sequential Drumtraks (1984) How cool is that!?!? Thank you for everything Dave Smith and @sequentialLLC — your legacy, not just the machines, but the music and people it inspired, endless!"
via @WeAreNovation
"We're extremely sad to share that industry legend, Dave Smith, founder of fellow Focusrite family members Sequential, has died. We're heartbroken, but Dave was with his family, and doing what he loved best. To share your thoughts and memories, please visit http://sequential.com"
via @RolandGlobal
We are deeply saddened to learn that Dave Smith of Sequential has passed away. As a true synthesizer pioneer, he was very much admired and respected by Roland and others. We offer our condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and fans worldwide.
via @WeAreElektron
"We are terribly saddened to hear the news of Dave Smith’s passing. He has been such a pioneering giant of our industry, and his creativity and innovation will forever be part of the story of electronic music. Our thoughts are with his family & the entire @sequentialLLC team. RIP"
Note all three above used the image released by Sequential also featured in my post here. I grouped them together for that reason.
via @moogmusicinc
"Thank you, Dave, for all that you have given to our shared community. The world wouldn't sound the same without you."
via @SoulsbySynths
"RIP Dave Smith, thanks for the pioneering synths (including my Pro One which I love!), MIDI & so much more."
and via @tiptopaudio
"Rest In Peace Dave Smith. You brought so much happiness to this world, the sounds of your instruments touched the souls of so many of us. @sequentialLLC"
And via Roger Linn Design
"On May 31, 2022, Dave Smith, my dear friend of many years, passed away. His legacy of excellent synthesizers will last well beyond his years, as well as the positive influence on music that his instruments have had.
I first met Dave in the late 1970s at a trade show in Anaheim, California. He was showing his new Prophet 5 synthesizer, which I believe was the first polyphonic, programmable analog synth. I marveled at his creation, as did everyone else in attendance. Dave was full of energy and ambition, and well understood the new technology of microcomputers and software programming that was starting to change the world. He decided to use this new technology to change musical instruments. Of course the Prophet 5 went on to become a huge success, used on countless hit recordings in the 1980s.
Unlike me, Dave was an avid athelete, cyclist and triathlete. He actually participated in the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon in his younger years, an astoundingly difficult physical endeavor. He even enlisted me in some of his strenuous hikes, including Mount Whitney, the back side of Yosemite's Half Dome, and Mount Shasta. I named our climb up Mount Whitney 'Iron Man and the nerd'. :)
Our friendship continued over the years, and in 2011 I had the pleasure of collaborating with him on the Tempest analog drum machine. It was fun working with Dave and I learned a lot from him. He had a deep understanding of analog synthesis circuitry and the many design choices that are necessary in order to insure that the final instrument meets the demands of golden ears. He was also good at pushing me a little to bring out my best.
Sadly, the healthiest of atheletes are no match for the roll of the genetic dice, and Dave developed some medical problems in his later years that no doubt contributed to his being taken from us earlier than many. I feel privileged to have known and to have enjoyed a friendship with this extraordinary and creative individual. I miss my dear friend.
Roger"
Update: there's a brief mention of Dave Smith's Hawaii Ironman Triathlon in this article on the development of the Prophet VS (also captured here). He was there during development.
Update2: KORG pays tribute:
via @KorgUSA
"Korg USA wishes to pay respects to the family, friends, and legions of fans of Dave Smith. We've lost a true pioneer and wonderful human being. From the roots of MIDI to Sequential, Dave leaves behind a legacy of innovations that have forever changed the way we create music."
Monday, May 30, 2022
Com Truise: The Crumar Bit One in 'Ultrafiche of You'
video upload by Soundfly
Note: MATRIXSYNTH readers can use the MATRIXSYNTH20 code for 20% off Soundfly courses.
"Watch producer Seth Haley, aka Com Truise, break down the inspiration and production behind his 2019 hit 'Ultrafiche of You.' Keep learning in his full-length course, exclusively available on Soundfly at https://soundfly.com/comtruise.
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About the Video:
In 'Ultrafiche of You,' Com Truise took inspiration from an Italian polyphonic analog synth, the Crumar Bit One. He used the Crumar for almost every part of the song — including the main melody, counter melodies, and as samples — adding effects, tweaking the patch, and chopping and reversing sounds to get as much variation as he could from it. The result is a deep exploration and meditation on a single instrument and sound source.
Here, Com Truise opens up the track in Ableton Live and plays each section of the song to show how he processed the sounds and used the synth to create the song's "flowing atmosphere."
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About the Course:
Combining a nostalgic reverence for ‘80s drum machines and production techniques with a futuristic sensibility, Com Truise has been building intricate musical worlds that are hypermodern and yet emotionally familiar for over a decade.
In this course, you’ll discover how Com Truise produces music that is both textural and driving, awash in retro drum sounds and thick clouds of synthesizers. You’ll follow along as he creates a brand new track from scratch, and opens up the sessions to some of his most popular songs, giving you a unique look at how he approaches synthesis, drum machine programming, production, gear, and more.
Whether you’re an aspiring synthwave artist or simply someone in need of inspiration and constraints for your next musical project, this in-depth course will help you add an otherworldly quality to your music. Sign up here: https://soundfly.com/courses/com-trui...
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This course is exclusively available as part of Soundfly's course subscription, where you can access dozens of in-depth, high-quality courses on topics ranging from songwriting to producing, mixing to beatmaking, and so much more. Subscribe today to get learning: https://soundfly.com/subscription"
Monday, May 09, 2022
SUPERBOOTH22 & Site Links Update
FYI, you will find a new SUPERBOOTH22 link on the top left of the site underneath the Sequential banners. To make space for mobile devices, the POPULAR and RARE labels have been removed. You can find them on the top right under Useful Links.
Up top you should now see the following links: SUPERBOOTH22 | NEWS | UPDATES | MEMBERS | SUPPORT MATRIXSYNTH!
Remember to check the News label for non SUPERBOOTH22 news, and the UPDATES label for updates in posts.
If you go through all posts on the site daily the only label you might want to check is the Udpates label as they do not get a new post.
Sunday, April 17, 2022
James Newman aka Audio Illustrator's Main Modular System
Suporting member, James Newman aka Audio Illustrator sent in this image of his newly redesigned, and aesthetically pleaseing, Modular system. The following is what he had to say about it.
"So for what it's worth, I thought I'd share my newly redesigned Modular system. I call it 'Don's Waldorf Salad served with Sushi and German Beer'. In honor of designs and products from:
1) Don Buchla
2) Waldorf
3) Roland
4) Doepfer
I really enjoy this new design , in particular, its sound and aesthetics."
You can find his music on Bandcamp, and well posts here on MATRIXSYNTH.
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
First Audio of New Upcoming Oberheim Synth
It looks like all the audio minus the kick and snare featured in the new Oberheim announcement video is indeed the upcoming Oberheim synth. See the update here: https://www.matrixsynth.com/2022/04/oberheim-is-back.html
Friday, April 08, 2022
New BugBrand Drive VCA & Sequence Modules
Interesting side note: BugBrand is entering their 17th year this year, and so is MATRIXSYNTH. This verson of MATRIXSYNTH that is. The original launched in 97. That aside, the new modules:
via BugBrand
The Drive VCA combines most of the features of the Dual Amplifier module into a single space.
It can either be run in Clean (Cln) mode as a regular VCA or switched to a sweepable mix between Zener-Diode Saturation or harmonic Wave-Folding via the Type control.
Control level is a sum of the Initial (Manual) control combined with the two CV inputs – one has a depth control with polarity & mute switch, while the 2nd is full-range unattenuated.
The response can be swept from Exponential to Linear, altering how the VCA responds to control signals.
The VCA is DC-coupled with gain up to unity.
The Sequence module is a powerful sequencing & clocking module with some interestingly different functions that take it away from regular binary approaches. The core builds around a binary logic counter chip, with clocking, reset & direction input options, while on the eight output steps it offers two gate busses and a voltage output with variable Up/Down glide. The rear of the module features several expansion headers allowing it to tie ‘behind the scenes’ to other clocking modules to create an integrated sequencing system.
Have a check of the block diagram image above. Note that control inputs pass through comparators (threshold c.+1V) so can work with almost any signal.
Clocking – the onboard Clock Oscillator goes from approx 0.65Hz/40BPM up to c.140Hz (8400BPM!). The main clock source is switchable between Internal (Clock Osc) or External source, and can clock fine at audio rates (tested up to 20kHz!).
The Clock Output is switchable between Internal or Main – allowing you to send out the Clock Osc & divide it before sending it back in to the External Clocking input (thanks Palle for that suggestion!). The Main option for this switch can also be changed to output the Lengthened clock pulse via a rear header (MAIN_CLK_OUT) which is set to CLK as standard.
Random Sequence Lengths
video upload by boxoftextures
Follow-up to this post.
"So I was minding my business the other day and checking out Matrixsynth.com, as one does, and came across a post about a video from OZ Hall. He had patched up a Eurorack version of a 960 sequencer so it would vary the sequence lengths. I hadn't even watched the video yet but just from what was in the description I was able to see the whole setup laid out before my eyes. I could make this work in Voltage Modular with randomized sequence lengths picked automatically each time through the sequence. So I set to work and an hour late I had this patch, and in this video I go through it step by step to show how it all works.
The major difference between my version and what OZ Hall did is that I added a Random Task module and a couple of switcher modules so it could switch sequence length on its own without me having to manually do it. Could totally be done in hardware given the proper modules, of course.
To make this work what I've done is to connect each sequencer step's trigger output jack to an input on a switching module. Then, every time the sequencer hits step 1 it sends a clock to the Random Task module, which makes it pick a random voltage. That gets sent to the 1x8 Switch module which picks the output based on the voltage level. That voltage gets sent to the switching module which sends a voltage for the chosen step into the buss module and then on to the trigger input of the sequencer, forcing it to start over from step 1.
So every time the sequencer hits step 1 it essentially picks the step which triggers the reset to step 1 and you get random sequence lengths, picked by the Random Task.
So I'd like to thank both Matrix and OZ Hall, and there are links below to both the post on Matrixsynth.com and to the YouTube video that set all the bells off in my head.
Matrixsynth post: https://www.matrixsynth.com/2022/04/b...
OZ Hall video: https://youtu.be/1RBgkFnQRe0https://youtu.be/1RBgkFnQRe0
Modules used:
From Cherry Audio
960 Sequential Controller
962 Sequential Switch
Random Task
1x8 Switch
SynthVoice
Mini LFO
Stereo Delay
From Andrew Macaulay
Micro MixBus
Fixed DC
From Playertron
Switchboard
From haslo
HÄÄSchen
Lastly, just to make this super clear as I don't explicitly bring it up in the video, say you want to have a four step sequence. In that case, you'd want to patch the output jack of step 5 to the input jack of step one, What we're doing with the switching mechanism is having *all* the output jacks connected at once through the buss but we're letting the Random Task module choose which switch it closes on the switching module to let one of those signals through. So in a sense we're using a module to repatch the bottom row of jacks on the sequencer on the fly.
Featuring
Cherry Audio Voltage Modular https://cherryaudio.com/products/volt...
Recorded and edited in ScreenFlow https://www.telestream.net/screenflow/
Audio routing done in Rogue Amoeba Loopback https://rogueamoeba.com/loopback/
Sennheiser XS Lav USB-C microphone https://en-us.sennheiser.com/xs-lav-u...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/selgart
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boxoftextures"
Saturday, April 02, 2022
Happy Birthday to Dave Smith! :)
via @SequentialLLC
"Happy Birthday to Dave Smith! 🥂"
Pictured: Dave Smith with his classic Prophet-5 Synthesizer.
We hope he has a stellar day today. Few are as revered and appreciated in the synth world, especially here at MATRIXSYNTH.
Check out some interviews with Dave Smith scattered throughout previous posts here.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
PAIA 8780 D/A AND DUAL QuaSH MODULES
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction
"These are extremely hard to find. PAIA 8780 Digital to Analog converter mated with TWO sets of 8781 QUASH (QUAD ADRESSABLE SAMPLE AND HOLD) modules gives you EIGHT sample and holds. These were used with special software and a computer like the Paia 8700 (sorry I am keeping mine) or a Apple II+ or PET. This enabled you to do tricks like Polyphony, weird effects etc-see Google. You could do 8 "Polytonic" voices with this setup. You can have up to 4 QuaSH tied together for 16 voices.
FROM.MATRIXSYNTH [posted here]:
"The QuASH provides four computer addressable S/H circuits in a single module. It features adjustable glide rate for each channel (selected by computer control), individual trigger “gates” and an individual modulation input for each channel. On-board address decoding allows up to four QuASH modules to be bussed together in a single system for 16 voice “polytonic” synthesis! This module is intended for the true PAiA fanatic that wants a complete and original computer controlled system from the glory days of the analog world: the 1970’s"
You can find a video featuring the QuaSH here, and the D/A here. See the PAiA label at the bottom of an PAiA post for more, or search for modules on the top right of the site.
via this auction
"These are extremely hard to find. PAIA 8780 Digital to Analog converter mated with TWO sets of 8781 QUASH (QUAD ADRESSABLE SAMPLE AND HOLD) modules gives you EIGHT sample and holds. These were used with special software and a computer like the Paia 8700 (sorry I am keeping mine) or a Apple II+ or PET. This enabled you to do tricks like Polyphony, weird effects etc-see Google. You could do 8 "Polytonic" voices with this setup. You can have up to 4 QuaSH tied together for 16 voices.
FROM.MATRIXSYNTH [posted here]:
"The QuASH provides four computer addressable S/H circuits in a single module. It features adjustable glide rate for each channel (selected by computer control), individual trigger “gates” and an individual modulation input for each channel. On-board address decoding allows up to four QuASH modules to be bussed together in a single system for 16 voice “polytonic” synthesis! This module is intended for the true PAiA fanatic that wants a complete and original computer controlled system from the glory days of the analog world: the 1970’s"
You can find a video featuring the QuaSH here, and the D/A here. See the PAiA label at the bottom of an PAiA post for more, or search for modules on the top right of the site.
Friday, February 25, 2022
Zen & the Art of Synthesizer Maintenance - Tracking Early Korg Serial Numbers
Supporting member Electropict wrote in to let us know about their website Zen & the Art of Synthesizer Maintenance, and specifically an interesting project they took up during the lockdown.
"Whilst under pandemic lockdown last year, I started compiling information on early Korg serial numbers, which has gradually turned into a group of pages with about two thousand of them, of which about eighteen hundred have Matrixsynth references. (I think my curiosity got the better of me.)
There are, at last count, forty-four potential corrections, some of which are very interesting imho, and many of which are only obvious once you've understood the early Korg systems. (Hopefully these pages will be a useful reference in future, for anyone interested.)
The main page of all early Korg serials Iʼve found, which I'm updating about once a week: https://zasm.earth/korg-serials
The original idea, considering MS-20s in more detail, in its own page: https://zasm.earth/korg-ms20-serials-characteristics
And a page about one of the more interesting corrections - two MS-20s with the same serial number. https://zasm.earth/twynthesisers"
Be sure to see the rest of Zen & the Art of Synthesizer Maintenance for additional synth resources while there.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Great Synth Mysteries Ep. 5: The RAREST SYNTH I Just Found Out About (mini)
video upload by Noir Et Blanc Vie
Note it's Paula Maddox of course. Noir Et Blanc does mention it as the video progresses.
"So those of you who follow me KNOW I LOVE the 002, while rare, this details the reason why even the Modal 002 isn't the rarest in the 00 line. Anyways, I did this video more for me than anyone else, but I think I can do 'mini' mysteries more often."
You can find original Modulus 002 posts herehttps://www.matrixsynth.com/search?q=Modulus+002&by-date=true.
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