SCJS#110 - THORNY WEATHER

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Small Case Jam Sessions #110

NLC Hypster, Intellijel Flurry, Ritual Electronics AMNIS, SHAKMAT Battering Ram, nanoRings, GEHIRN Noiswasp, XODES AHH & µGR2

Make some noise!"

Creating Loops with Granular Sounds | Intellijel Multigrain, Sealegs and Swells

video upload by Intellijel

"With some simple patching, you can create loops and rhythms with Multigrain to accompany your beats - ranging from MPC-style chops to time-stretched samples. This video explores some of the possibilities at a simple level, which have the potential for developing into more complex patches.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and patch
00:53 - Setting up a looping Sound
03:18 - Modulating START
05:02 - Switching out Samples
05:59 - Modulating PITCH
08:06 - Using SYNC
09:31 - Summary"

Ambient cascades | Novation Circuit Monostation, Stylophone Gen X-2 and S-1, Vongon pedals, eurorack

video upload by Jay Hosking

"Please support my work on Patreon: / jayhosking
A live synthesizer jam performed entirely on hardware.

I enjoyed having the Vongon Solarfaze and Polyphrase on the table for my last jam and left them there on a whim. That was the starting point. Next, I needed to run a synth through them, so I chose the Novation Circuit Monostation. I borrowed the CMS from a friend and had been looking to make some music with it; my opinion is that it's an extremely underrated synth that can do way more than people recognized at the time. And once I had its sequencer running and a bassline queued up, I could hear more of what was needed.

I also recently got a couple of Stylophones, because they are extremely affordable—the S-1 was something like $60 Canadian—and because I like the sound of them. Using the CMS's CV outputs, I sent a second set of sequences to the Gen X-2, which has CV input. I also took advantage of the Gen X-2's beautiful internal delay for cascading performances. The S-1 ended up my improv melody device for the last third of the song.

At this point, I needed reverb but didn't want to add multiple reverb boxes, so I added the Jellymix to act as stereo send to all the synths. For reverb, I chose the Swells, because I currently have it in a case with the Fieldtone Weaver and Qu-Bit Stardust, which can add a lot to a mix through stereo sample mangling. The Stardust is playing something that came from the CMS into Weaver; the Weaver is playing a snippet of my voice.

By this point, I could hear the full song, and it was just a matter of adding a couple of sequences and performing the whole thing. Pretty fun to see how wanting to explore a bit of hardware can lead to a finished song.

Performed and recorded live to a stereo output from the Jellymix, with EQ, compression, and limiting on the master.

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Cyma Forma RND Synth - Ein Knopf Synthesizer mit SSF Drums - Melodic Techno

video upload by Daniel Rohr

"Melodic-Techno

1 melodisches Zufallspattern mit dem RND 'One Button' Synthesizer das nie mehr kommen wird.
Es ist eines aus 4,3 Milliarden sounds (4 294 967 296) das zufällig bei jedem Knopfdruck ausgewählt wird.

Drums mit modular Synthesizer SSF Steady State Fate

Direkt aufgenommen auf Zoom Recorder F8n Pro

Effekte:
Mutable Instruments Ripples (Filter)
Squarp Rample (Voices)
Intellijel Sealegs - (Delay)
Universe Zen Voskhod-2M (Reverb)"

"Game Over"

Quick Test/Demo Of The “FINAL” arrangement Of My Battery Powered Eurorack Toolbox? ;-)

video upload by John L Rice

"Never say never but I can’t help but be optimistic that this setup will never change! 🙄🤣

This customized Ace toolbox contains modules from the following companies:
Tiptop Audio
Behringer
Ladik
Happy Nerding
2hp
Intellijel
Doepfer
Bubblesound
Erica Synths
Qu-Bit
MengQi

The battery is a Talentcell LF4100"

Modular "Groovebox" Patch | Intellijel Atlantix, Metropolix Swells, Sealegs, Flurry + more

video upload by Intellijel

"The aim: to build a modular 'groovebox' patch, complete with drums, melodies, FX, macro controls and more. Atlantix is the foundation of this patch, and we tried to use it for as many voices as possible here.

Matt highlights some different patching ideas, tips, tricks and module features along the way.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:10 - Setup - Clock, Reset
00:54 - Kick Drum
02:22 - Snare / Tom Drum
03:49 - Hi-hat
05:19 - Bass / Wavefolded Tones
06:36 - Modulating Quadrax (with Tangrams)
08:45 - Adding Pitch Sequence
09:45 - FX Chain - Drive, Delay, Reverb
11:04 - Bonus Flurry Sounds
13:09 - Planar Macro Controller
15:00 - Summary"

b ~ day - Happy Birthday Ebotronix!

video upload by Ebotronix

Happy birthday Ebo!!! 🥳 😎 The first post to feature Ebotronix here on MATRIXSYNTH was Moon Odyssey back on June 28, 2011.

"Intellijel Designs,
2x ,Dubmix with Expander, Azimuth 2 , Quadrax,Tetrapad,Tete,
Shapeshifter , 2x Amps , 4x Planar 2 , 4x Polaris Multi Mode Filter,
5x Dixie II +, 2x Plonk , 2x Multi FX 1u, 2x Mixup, 2x Tangrams,
2x Quadratt 1u, 2x passive LPG, Dr. Octature 1 & 2, Steppy,
Scales, Bifold, Flurry , Quad VCA,Metropolix Solo,
Sealegs, Quad Inverter, µMod V1 , ADSR,2x Swells,Multigrain,
2x 104 ~ 7 U Case,2x 104 ~ 4U Case,
Cylonix - Cyclebox II, with expander,
2x Ornament and Crime, Harmonic Minor Scale,
Temps Utile,
ARC Serge TKB,
4ms Peg,
Mutable Instruments Shades, Veils,
XAOC Batumi,
29.07.2026
video# 2660"

2660 videos and still going!

Swells Explorations | Blur, Deadspace, Gaze

video upload by Intellijel

"Blur is the expanded version of Multigrain's built-in reverb, adding additional control for more versatile applications. Blur can be, big, clean and add huge space to your patches. But it can also be small, warped and unstable too!

Sections:
00:00 - Titles
00:09 - Blurred Out
01:28 - Blur Beats
02:50 - Rolling Blur
04:00 - Full Exploration"

2. Swells Explorations | Y-3: Deadspace (No Talking Demo)

video upload by Intellijel

"Described in the manual as a 'Non-Newtonian smearing for the astrally inclined, rending the fabric of space and time'. Essentially, it's perfect for huge, ambient, spaced-out reverbs that blend perfectly with your patches.

Sections:
00:00 - Titles
00:09 - Cosmic Grains
02:13 - Spaced Lead
03:22 - Warp Beats
04:49 - Full Exploration"

3. Swells Explorations | Z-3: Gaze (No Talking Demo)
video upload by Intellijel

"This is an exploration of Swells model Z-3: Gaze

Gaze is inspired by classic non-linear reverb algorithms, with a modern slant. This model loves modulation, and can create some wild effects beyond your typical reverb.

Sections:
00:00 - Titles
00:09 - Ramped Up
01:05 - Non-Lin Lead
02:27 - Clipped Verb
04:20 - Full Exploration"

Additional Swells Explorations

Subtle Expressions: Squarp Instruments Hapax Performance

video upload by MKustomAudio

"With recently obtaining the Squarp Instruments Hapax to act as my main standalone sequencer, I've been diving deep into all the functions it offers. This is the first track I've made putting together a number of items such as automation, assign controls, creative MIDI effects (register, arpoly, etc.), BPM elasticity, and adjustable start/stop loop lengths. I've added notes in the video explaining some key points for the track and additional equipment used, but below is a more detailed list of the sound sources:

Korg Arp 2600 M
Novation Peak
Novation Bass Station II
Korg Opsix
Sequential OB-6 Desktop
Elektron Digitakt II
Befaco Oneiroi
Soma Lyra-8, Erica Synths Black 3109 VCF/VCA, Qu-Bit Mojave
Make Noise STO + Schlappi Engineering Angle Grinder, Make Noise QPAS, Intellijel Sealegs
Moog Mother 32, Ritual Electronics Miasma (Erica Synths Black Polivoks VCF in feedback loop), Erica Synths Blackhole DSP2"

070426

video upload by Dimitrios Sismanis

"Exploring the QuBit Stardust and Data Bender. Two Hertz Donut mk III's provide melodic segment. The initial melody sampled and modified by the Startdust. Bass from 2600m. Drums from Flame Fire and Squarp Rample, processed by Ohm Force Ohmicide. H90 for drum delay/reverb. Intellijel Sea Legs and Swells for delay and reverb on main mixer (Xer Mixa). Drums and Hertz Donuts going to Data Bender. Vocal sample from Multigrain. Sequencing from Cirklon."

Multigrain Resampling | Recycling and granulizing sounds to create ambient textures

video upload by Intellijel

"In this video, we explore the resampling feature on Multigrain to create ambient textures.

Resampling on Multigrain allows you to internally record the audio from the output of the module - so you can capture your granular sounds, morphing, modulation and audio input as a sample to re-granulize as a new sound.

Matt aims to answer the question: 'what would happen if you resample up to eight times to fill all eight sound buttons?' These patches feature Sealegs, Swells and external sounds through Jellymix and MEMS Mic 3U."

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Setup
00:47 - Sound 1: Synth Drone
02:29 - Sound 2: Resampling
04:03 - Sound 3: Guitar + Resample
06:10 - Sound 4: Same Again?
08:30 - Sound 5: Kalimba
11:44 - Sound 6: Swells Feedback FX
14:12 - Sound 7: Vocals
15:27 - Sound 8: OP-Z Keys
18:32 - A recap of our Sounds

Buchla 259 ~ Lissajous ~ apf audio Tiliqua

video upload by Ebotronix

apf audio Tiliqua,
Buchla 259t,
Intellijel Sealegs, Swells,
Mutable Instruments, Peaks, Veils, Yarns,
Ornament and Crime , Bhairav Scale,
Flame Memoslider,
Doepfer A 156,
Happy Nerding Super Sawtor,
23.06.2026
video # 2645

Intellijel Swells Explorations

video uploads by Intellijel

Playlist:

1. Swells Explorations | X-3: Shadow (No Talking Demo)

This is an exploration of Swells model X-3: Shadow

A classic sounding 'dark hall' reverb. This reverb sounds like a natural space, which makes it perfect for lots of different applications. But of course, being Swells, we can bend it and shape it for some more experimental patches too.

2. Swells Explorations | Y-2: Asterion (No Talking Demo)

This is an exploration of Swells model Y-2: Asterion

Asterion is our 'gateway to the stars' - based on the architecture of a certain digital reverb unit from the 1980s. It brings out the lush sound of the original, but expands its capabilities through the medium of Swells.

3. Swells Explorations | Z-1: Buckets (No Talking Demo)

This is an exploration of Swells model Z-1: Buckets

A matrix of BBD Delays that create a dark, noisy reverb. Oozing with character and grit, this reverb is great for complimenting all kinds of audio material, as demonstrated in these patches.

Multigrain as a Granular Delay | Patch Video

video upload by Intellijel

"When you introduce feedback into Multigrain's Live Sounds / Grains, you've got yourself a granular delay. Matt explores how to set this up with Jellymix - also featuring Cascadia, Metropolix Solo and Swells."

Bob Moog.... in the labyrinth of infinity

video upload by Ebotronix

Moog, Spectravox, DFAM, Labyrinth, Taurus 2,
Enjoy Electronics ,The Godfather,
Doepfer R2m,
Mutable Instruments, Peaks, Yarns,Shades,
Ornament and Crime,
Roland Aira J 6,
Boss MD 500,
Intellijel Metropolix,
Line6 DL4 Mk 2,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Major Scale,
05.06.2026
video # 2641

Swells Video Manual | Part 3: Momentary FX, Trig Assignment and Misc Functions

video upload by Intellijel

Intellijel Swells Video Manual posts

"In this third and final video manual for Swells, we cover Momentary FX: Freeze, Reverse and Burst. We also explain TRIG input assignment and other miscellaneous functions."

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Momentary FX: FREEZE
01:37 - Momentary FX: REVERSE
02:31 - Momentary FX: BURST
04:03 - TRIG Assignment
04:51 - REVERSE Time Sync
05:58 - ALT Page UI Update (FW1.1)
06:37 - Send / Return Mode

5 Ambient Drone Patches with Multigrain, Sealegs and Swells | Happy Drone Day!

video upload by Intellijel

"In addition to the drone patch video we put out this week, here are 5 more bonus drones, using different patching and module arrangements.

Happy Drone Day!
https://droneday.org/

Drones:
00:00 - Drone A
01:33 - Drone B
03:03 - Drone C
04:33 - Drone D
06:03 - Drone E"

ON YOUR KNEES - Atlantis, GodFather, Pulsar and Bohm

video upload by MATTHS and 2 more

"Trying out some new studio workflows. Using the newly acquired ‪@enjoyelectronics6070‬ Godfather along with 3 ‪@intellijel‬ Atlantis' a ‪@somasynths‬ Pulsar 23 and the mighty ‪@ohmforceofficial‬ Bohm.

My Bandcamp followers can download this one now. https://matths.bandcamp.com"

Cinematic Drone Patch | Intellijel Multigrain, Sealegs and Swells

video upload by Intellijel

"A small but mighty 62HP palette system turning some simple oscillators into a big, cinematic drone.

• Multigrain - Granular harmonies & pitch shifting
• Sealegs - Tape-style Lo-Fi effects
• Swells - Octave shimmer and reverb"

Swells Explorations | X-1: Fog (No Talking Demo)

video upload by Intellijel

"This is an exploration of Swells model X-1: Fog - An expansion of the 'one-knob' reverb effect found on our Sealegs module. Swells adds a full set of controls to this lush reverb, plus the LO-FI modifier which adds saturation and tape wow & flutter."

Sections:
00:00 - Titles
00:10 - Modulating Fog
02:09 - Beat Space
03:26 - Guitar Grain Flow
05:38 - Full Exploration

Featured Intellijel Hardware:
7U x 104HP Performance Gen 2
Multigrain
Atlantix
Metropolix
| Flurry
Quad VCA
Quadratt 1U
Aux Mix 1U