MATRIXSYNTH

Saturday, February 02, 2008

images via this auction
"Polyphony : 8 Voices  Oscillators : 16 - 2 oscillators per voice
 Sampler: 256k  Memory: 5 sec sampling
 Synthesis: 128 Sine waveforms you re-shape using 2 sliders ; Harmonic Synthesis 
Keyboard: 61 keys w/ velocity and aftertouch  
VCF: Lowpass 2 or 4 pole + envelope  Control :
MIDI: in, out and thru  
Date : 1986

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Sequential Circuits Pro-One "fx-machine"

YouTube via retrosound72

"x-sound demo of the SCI Pro-One by RetroSound. some delay and reverb added. The SCI Pro-One is not only an unusual bass and lead synth, but also a very versatile. fx-machine."

NightBirds recording Studio (2007-2008)

flickr by NightBirds (Electronic Music - France)

ARP 2500
Oberhiem Xpander
RSF Kobol

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Jean Michel Jarre - Oxygene I - with CS70M

YouTube via meastempo
"Made this video trying Jarre sounds with the CS70M! All sounds is from the Yamaha, only delay and phaser fx are added, wish i hade the Electro Harmonix "Smallstone" pedal for this, but the Roland phaser effect will do for now."

Roland SH-101

via this auction. Box shot.

Friday, February 01, 2008

XR20 at NAMM 2008

YouTube via AkaiProVideo. via Nusonica.
"THE PERFECT PORTABLE BEAT MACHINE.
Inspiration can happen anywhere. The XR20 is loaded with pro-grade, industrial-strength drum, percussion, bass, synth, sound effects, vocal and instrument hit sounds and has the ability to lay them in a groove wherever and whenever you're ready.

Over 700 pre-loaded sounds, and an integrated effects engine for Reverb, EQ and Compression put you in full control of your beat production. A microphone input is even included for mixing vocals with your patterns. Brilliant backlit pads provide visual cues for added beat precision.

The XR20 features sounds of standard and electronic drums, single (one-shot) hits, bass and synth sounds to easily create your maximum mix in minimal time."