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via this auction
"This is a first edition Manta with Amber LEDs only. Serial no 23.
It is a touch sensitive controller interface requiring a computer or MantaMate accessory to turn capacitive touches into midi, OSC, or CV information.
You can get super geeky with it in MaxMSP or SuperCollider, use a free third-party program like MantaJUCE to get MIDI to your program of choice, or get a MantaMate to convert your touches to CV signals."
You can find some demos of one in previous posts here.
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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Friday, November 20, 2020
Catachrismix
Catachrismix
"Inspired by the arrival of a Molex power splitter, I got my modular stuff organized on the techno table and ripped out a patch. Some Noise Engineering Basimulus Iteras Alter, Plaits, Expert Sleepers FH2, Snyderphonics Manta Mate Arturia Microbrute and other fun items."
LABELS/MORE:
Arturia,
eurorack,
Expert Sleepers,
Mutable Instruments,
Noise Engineering,
Snyderphonics
Tuesday, September 01, 2020
First Wires
nbor
"Perfunctory video for mandatory audio. Slowly getting things organized and wired...I finally got something coordinated and jammed out. The magic sauce is the Snyderphonics Manta Mate which is spitting out a bunch of semi random voltages to stuff.
I have several small modular kits that I've built for easy travel and setup. No travel, no setups these days, so I have them wired together finally making some lovely noise."
Saturday, July 04, 2020
Snyderphonics Manta Technique Demonstration
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Jeff Snyder - additional demo here.
"This is an example of an effective technique for using the continuous data from the sensors on the Snyderphonics Manta.
While it's possible to get useful data from the sensors when conceiving of them as a sort of psuedo-pressure sensor, they are actually sensing the total surface area covered by the finger. The technique demonstrated here is what we have found to be the most effective way to achieve a nice range of control over the sensors.
Placing your finger on the sensor with the flat part of the fingertip covering as much surface area as possible, and then rolling the finger up until only the tip is touching the top of the hexagon will produce a smooth decrease in sensor values.
Conversely, starting with the finger pointing straight down, and the fingernail just above the top of the sensor, then rolling the finger down to cover more surface area, will produce a smooth increase in sensor values."
via this auction
"Nice touch-plate controller for synths, DAW or video apps. Velocity-sensitive with aftertouch. Mint conditions, fully functional, comes with USB cable and padded carrying case"
Jeff Snyder - additional demo here.
"This is an example of an effective technique for using the continuous data from the sensors on the Snyderphonics Manta.
While it's possible to get useful data from the sensors when conceiving of them as a sort of psuedo-pressure sensor, they are actually sensing the total surface area covered by the finger. The technique demonstrated here is what we have found to be the most effective way to achieve a nice range of control over the sensors.
Placing your finger on the sensor with the flat part of the fingertip covering as much surface area as possible, and then rolling the finger up until only the tip is touching the top of the hexagon will produce a smooth decrease in sensor values.
Conversely, starting with the finger pointing straight down, and the fingernail just above the top of the sensor, then rolling the finger down to cover more surface area, will produce a smooth increase in sensor values."
via this auction
"Nice touch-plate controller for synths, DAW or video apps. Velocity-sensitive with aftertouch. Mint conditions, fully functional, comes with USB cable and padded carrying case"
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Snyderphonics Manta
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via this auction
You can find demos of the Snyderphonics Manta here.
via this auction
You can find demos of the Snyderphonics Manta here.
Friday, May 24, 2019
Snyderphonics Manta - A Unique Music Controller For Software & Modular Gear
Published on May 24, 2019 Synthtopia
"At Superbooth 2019, we talked with designer Jeff Snyder of Snyderphonics, who gave us an overview and demo of his unique Manta controller and a companion Eurorack module, MantaMate."
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Snyderphonics Manta & MantaMate - Jeff Snyder & Josh Becker @SUPERBOOTH19
Published on May 11, 2019 Superbooth Official
"Jeff Snyder and Josh Becker present the Snyderphonics Manta, a touch-sensitive hexagonal grid controller, and the Snyderphonics MantaMate, a Eurorack module that allows the use of the Manta as a powerful sequencer/keyboard for a modular synth, along with additional functionality including converting game joysticks to analog voltage, communication with a computer over USB-MIDI, and a surprisingly rich set of utility features such as multi-channel random voltage pattern generation and clock division. They will also use the soon-to-be-released Snyderphonics Genera, a DSP Eurorack module with an unusual set of synthesis and effects algorithms."
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Snyderphonics MantaMate Pitched Sequencer Improvisation
Published on Nov 11, 2017 Jeff Snyder
"An improvisation using the pitched sequencer functionality of the Snyderphonics MantaMate Eurorack module with a Manta controller."
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Snyderphonics MantaMate rhythmic sequencer improvisation
Published on Oct 22, 2017 Jeff Snyder
"Here's an improvisation using the MantaMate Eurorack module and the Manta controller as a rhythmic sequencer."
Previous posts.
Monday, June 05, 2017
Snyderphonics MantaMate Eurorack Module Released
Published on Jun 5, 2017 Jeff Snyder
"Announcing the release of the Snyderphonics MantaMate, a Eurorack-format analog synthesizer module that connects the Manta controller (and many other things) to your analog modular synth.
The MantaMate has 12 analog control voltage outputs (4 are 16-bit high resolution and 8 are 12-bit medium resolution). It acts as a USB host for the Manta, allowing you to use the Manta as either a touch keyboard or as a powerful sequencer without the need for a computer. It also translates USB-MIDI controllers, such as keyboards and knob banks. Unusually, it can also convert certain game controllers and joysticks to analog voltages as well, so you can plug in a flight-simulator joystick and control your analog synth. It is also capable of connecting to your computer as a USB-MIDI device, allowing you to easily send control voltages from a DAW like ProTools or a music programming language like Max or Supercollider."
MantaMate
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Snyderphonics Manta Midi Controller
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Snyderphonics Manta - Logic examples - lead synth
Uploaded on Jun 7, 2009 Jeff Snyder·36 videos
"Here's an example of using Logic instruments with the Snyderphonics Manta.
http://www.snyderphonics.com/" Additional video below.
via this auction
"Fancy handmade in the US midi controller. The Manta is similar to a Buchla/Serge touchplate but with USB! Beautiful wood panels and backing with a metal touchplate makes for a very expressive instrument/controller with a very quality feel. Mine is version 2 with bi-colour leds.
The Manta is designed to be incredibly flexible depending on how you wish to use it. It makes a fantastic complement to a MAX/MSP, PureData or modular setup but can be used with any DAW such as Live or Logic. I've used it as velocity-sensitive 48 note keyboard, which I found useful for breaking old keyboard habits. You can assign the little hexagons to pretty much any midi parameter though. It can be a sequencer, X/Y pad, keyboard, fader. A lot of potential in a small package.
It has a USB connection so you have to interface with the computer for now, though Snyderphonics are apparently developing a little breakout box with midi and CV for analogue and other external gear."
Uploaded on Jun 7, 2009 Jeff Snyder·36 videos
"Here's an example of using Logic instruments with the Snyderphonics Manta.
http://www.snyderphonics.com/" Additional video below.
via this auction
"Fancy handmade in the US midi controller. The Manta is similar to a Buchla/Serge touchplate but with USB! Beautiful wood panels and backing with a metal touchplate makes for a very expressive instrument/controller with a very quality feel. Mine is version 2 with bi-colour leds.
The Manta is designed to be incredibly flexible depending on how you wish to use it. It makes a fantastic complement to a MAX/MSP, PureData or modular setup but can be used with any DAW such as Live or Logic. I've used it as velocity-sensitive 48 note keyboard, which I found useful for breaking old keyboard habits. You can assign the little hexagons to pretty much any midi parameter though. It can be a sequencer, X/Y pad, keyboard, fader. A lot of potential in a small package.
It has a USB connection so you have to interface with the computer for now, though Snyderphonics are apparently developing a little breakout box with midi and CV for analogue and other external gear."
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Different Skies 2012 Music Festival Gear Video
Published on Oct 9, 2012 by SeligVideos
"Different Skies 2012 Music Festival gear video. Participants give you a tour of their gear setups for this year."
Snyderphonics Manta touch controller at 5:24
LABELS/MORE:
Alternate Controllers,
Clavia,
Different Skies,
events,
Featured,
iOS,
Korg,
Snyderphonics,
Soft Synths,
SuperCollider,
Video,
Waldorf
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Promoshot FEJLD
flickr By mushboy
(click for more)
Snyderphonics Manta & monome
"Promoshot for the soon to be released debut-album by the ambient duo "Fejld".
The full album can be heard at SoundCloud already: [below]
Fejld - Illiterate Poetry (album-preview) by KUF Records
"A preview set of the album "Illiterate Poetry" by Fejld.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fejld/205200019495024"
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Snyderphonics Manta & monome
"Promoshot for the soon to be released debut-album by the ambient duo "Fejld".
The full album can be heard at SoundCloud already: [below]
Fejld - Illiterate Poetry (album-preview) by KUF Records
"A preview set of the album "Illiterate Poetry" by Fejld.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fejld/205200019495024"
Sunday, February 27, 2011
via isotopics where you'll find the full post.
"Percussion: Monome running 64step with some of the Haptic sample set
Pads: Tx81z triggered by monome running xor
Bleeps & Bloops: Doepfer/Eurorack modular and Analogue Solutions Telemark cable spaghetti mess
Melody: Matrix 6R through Bug Muff Pi played with a snyderphonics manta touch controller
Ample ‘verb: Lexixon MPX500"
Sunday by isotopeofme
"Percussion: Monome running 64step with some of the Haptic sample set
Pads: Tx81z triggered by monome running xor
Bleeps & Bloops: Doepfer/Eurorack modular and Analogue Solutions Telemark cable spaghetti mess
Melody: Matrix 6R through Bug Muff Pi played with a snyderphonics manta touch controller
Ample ‘verb: Lexixon MPX500"
Sunday by isotopeofme
Saturday, February 05, 2011
Snyderphonics MantaMate in the Works
via Snyderphonics:
"I am working hard on the MantaMate, a device that will allow Manta users to perform without a computer, and to directly control analog synthesizers. It will also be a powerful general-purpose converter between USB devices, MIDI devices, OSC over ethernet, and control voltage (supporting several voltage standards from Eurorack to Buchla to Moog to Serge to Korg). It even has a built-in digital synthesizer, so that it's possible to perform with only the Manta and a MantaMate. I don't have a set date for release right now, but stay tuned!"
"I am working hard on the MantaMate, a device that will allow Manta users to perform without a computer, and to directly control analog synthesizers. It will also be a powerful general-purpose converter between USB devices, MIDI devices, OSC over ethernet, and control voltage (supporting several voltage standards from Eurorack to Buchla to Moog to Serge to Korg). It even has a built-in digital synthesizer, so that it's possible to perform with only the Manta and a MantaMate. I don't have a set date for release right now, but stay tuned!"
Saturday, January 29, 2011
micronaut - experiment two
YouTube via Cranda11 | January 28, 2011
follow-up to part 1 here
"http://micronaut.bandcamp.com
The second workflow exploration/live improvisation with this set-up. As with the previous video, the Apple //e with Roland CMU-800R is in the driver's seat. It is providing the drums with its internal sounds, and is controlling the modular synth, the Korg MS-20, and the Yamaha CS-5 (out of frame underneath the MS-20) via CV/Gate.
The main melody line that comes in after a bit is coming from a Reflex MeeBlip, which you can just see sitting on the desk. I'm controlling it with a Snyderphonics Manta controller.
Effects used: Roland RE-201 Space Echo, Eventide TimeFactor delay, Realistic Electronic Reverb delay, Audio Damage Eos reverb, Lexicon 300 reverb."
LABELS/MORE:
Audio Damage,
Eventide,
Featured,
Korg,
Lexicon,
MeeBlip,
Roland,
Snyderphonics,
Video,
Yamaha
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Rhythmite Alpha Test
YouTube via copenhagennoiselab | December 21, 2010 |
"Testing an early alpha of the 8 track sequencer Rhythmite for the Snyderphonics Manta. Lots of bugs to get rid off, but it is moving along great."
Saturday, December 18, 2010
micronaut - metatrak (live pa rehearsal)
YouTube via Cranda11 | December 18, 2010
Cranda = Chris Randall of Analog Industries and Audio Damage
"micronaut - metatrak
From the micronaut live pa set; doing a run-through of the set and I recorded this song, just for fun. Gear: Snyderphonics Manta controller, Dave Smith Instruments TETR4, Eventide TimeFactor, Ableton Live, a whole slew of Audio Damage plug-ins.
The song is from the micronaut EP "Resistor," which is available at Bandcamp.
http://micronaut.bandcamp.com/album/resistor"
Friday, December 10, 2010
The Manta on Analog Industries
Analog Industries has a good write-up on the Snyderphonics Manta if you were ever curious about the controller.
"It is functionally similar to the monome, inasmuch as it is (at its base level) a bunch of buttons and a bunch of LEDs. However, the thing that makes this a vast improvement over the monome is that it has several different levels of control in addition to the single on/off state of the monome."
"It is functionally similar to the monome, inasmuch as it is (at its base level) a bunch of buttons and a bunch of LEDs. However, the thing that makes this a vast improvement over the monome is that it has several different levels of control in addition to the single on/off state of the monome."
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Seven Mantas
Seven Mantas from bar|none on Vimeo.
"Added Snyderphonics Manta support to SevenUpLive 2.0.x beta this weekend. The beauty here is that you get velocity sensitivity on the plates and SevenUp can use that in its pattern recorders. The Manta supports polyphonic-aftertouch as well which I plan to add to SevenUp later.
This jam was just a fast improv to show off. Everything in the track was sequenced and performed live with the Manta and SevenUpLive. Tracked to 2-track, no edits besides start and end fades."
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