MATRIXSYNTH

Oberheim Xpander

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"The Xpander is basically a modular synth that does not use patch cords. It has six voices with completely independent control over each of them. You can stack six different sounds together if you want or any other combination thereof. Each patch can have up to 20 modulation sources. Each voice has its own analog out and cv/gate input. There are also left, right, and mono outputs. Probably the most flexible synth ever made and looks great, too. This piece requires serious programming to get the most out of it, but will definitely reward the time you put into it."

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RC CIRCUIT BENT DROID LAB ROBOT DRONE SYNTHESISER

YouTube via djwidow420 | Feb 28, 2011 |

"DROID LAB CONTAINS 3 SQUAREWAVE OSCILLATORS, OPTICAL THEREMIN OSCILLATOR AND A SIREN MODULATOR CIRCUIT."

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"THE DROID LAB CAN CREATE A HOST OF WEIRD AND WONDERFUL SCI-FI SOUNDS AND STRANGE ROBOT MECHANISM NOISE WITH 3 ROTARY OSCILLATORS, OPTICAL THEREMIN SQAUREWAVE OSCILLATOR AND UNIQUE SIREN MODULATOR THE RESULTS CAN VARY FROM EERIE DRONES, FREQUENCY MODULATING WAVES, WARPING BLIP SIRENS TO DOWN RIGHT NASTY DIGITAL CARNAGE

SPECIFICATION
POWER SWITCH
WITH ORANGE LED INDICATOR
OPTICAL THEREMIN CONTROL
WITH ON/OFF SWITCH
3 ROTARY OSCILLATOR CONTROLS
EACH OSCILLATOR HAS ITS OWN INDEPENDENT ON/OFF CONTROL
EACH OSCILLATOR CAN BE SWEPT ACROSS A DIFFERENT FREQUENCY
OR
THE SAME RANGE FOR CROSS MODUALTION (FM)

SIREN MODULATOR
USE TO MODULATE THE OSCILLATORS
HAS ON/OFF SWITCH AND RED LED
FOR A VISUAL DISPLAY OF MODULATING SIGNAL
ROTARY LEVEL OUTPUT CONTROL
1/4" JACK OUTPUT

POWERED BY
9V BATTERY
CONSTRUCTION
HIGH QUALITY ALUMINIUM CASING
CUSTOM RESONANCE CIRCUITS DESIGN
THE ANALOGUE METER IS FOR AESTHETICS ONLY AND IS NON FUNCTIONING"

JUNO 8

YouTube via rudiedisone | Feb 28, 2011 |

Update: YouTube description added:
"This synth exists only in in my imagination! I wanted to imagine, and replicate what an 8 part multitimbral Alpha Juno would sound like. In fact, if it did exist, here's a small audio demo of what it actually would sound like. Play it in HD to do it justice!

Using only my Alpha Juno 2, the first pad part was recorded in Pro Tools playing manually, stacking 8 tracks.

The second part was created using MIDI sequencing in Pro Tools. I laid down a simple MIDI arpeggio and started recording the audio parts 1 stereo track at a time.

The oscillator de-tuning was accomplished by simply de-tuning using the Tune/function button while mulating it on a few of the audio passes . The "reversed" arpeggio sections were simple audio edits to the stereo mixdown.

I've always loved this synth, with it's unique rich sound. Now I love it even more
as an 8 part multitimbral (albeit imagined, but possible to replicate) SYNTH BEAST!"

The Automatics Group, MediaMix, 18/02/11

The Automatics Group, MediaMix, 18/02/11 from mrcyork on Vimeo.

"VCS3 Patches Theo Burt & Peter Worth

MediaMix - 18 Feb 2011
Music Research Centre
University of York, UK

automaticsgroup.org.uk
touchshop.org/index.php?cPath=35
york.ac.uk/music/mrc"

MATRIXSYNTH Magnet Spotted with Waldorf XT and Axon

via Paul Cunningham's Photos

Added to the Hall of Fame.

"My MIDI guitar rig. Basically it's a Waldorf XT controlled by a AXON-100 MIDI guitar controller. I use a custom Fender Strat with an external GK-2A, as well as a custom Roland Strat with a custom fretless neck from Warmoth. The fretless is awesome for bass parts."

ARP Odyssey Synthesizer Whiteface w/ Complete Paperwork

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This one in via Kyle.

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Moog MuRF Syncing - Gate Method

YouTube via experimentalsynth | Feb 28, 2011 |

"Have a Moog MuRF, Bass MuRF or MIDI MuRF? Here's a way to sync it to the beat using the Gate output from a Moog Voyager (w/ VX-351). This method should work with other Gate-producing gear as well. Learn more at www.experimentalsynth.com"