An Update on Labels & New Eurorack Label

Prior to today if a particular brand of synth was seen in a post, it was given a label. For images and audio this will roughly stay unchanged. For videos, however, labels will now focus on what is actually being showcased. For example, if a new Tempest video goes up and you see other synths in the background that are not being used, only the DSI label will go up. There will be exceptions of course. For example if you see a rare synth in the background like a Synton Syrinx, it will get a label as you don't see them often and people checking the label will want to see it.

This change will obviously impact modular videos, and most notably Eurorack videos. If you've been following this site, you know how popular the format is becoming and you know the sheer number of manufacturers that can be present in any given post. Moving forward, these posts will now get a eurorack label along with labels for the brands specifically being showcased. In cases where no clear module is dominating, brand labels included in the video labels on YouTube or Vimeo will go up with the eurorack label.

StringStation | Laboratory Demo

YouTube Uploaded by stringstation on Nov 6, 2011

"A 'fly on the wall' video of a personal StringStation demonstration and talk about the 3D instrument by musician/inventor Jim Bartz."

VE111028001

YouTube Uploaded by capougello on Nov 6, 2011

The dark modular with color knob caps is a Formant modular. Not sure what the white modular is based on.

BTW, I'm finally creating a new eurorack label for posts that feature a number of eurorack modules but do not necessarily focus on one or two brands. There was no description for this video on YouTube, if anyone has more info, feel free to comment or send me email. The email link is on the bottom right of the site.

Sync-Lock Synth Spotting with Flo/Switzerland

via Innerclock Systems where you'll find the full post including more pics.

"Hi David - I used your Original Sync-Lock mainly with the GenoQs Octopus sequencer. There was no way I could slave the Octopus to Cubase before. Too wobbly. But I wanted to be able to program sequences on the hardware and record straight to correctly lined up audio for further manipulation in the computer and later I would add new sequences on top of this – still lined up to the grid, naturally! With your new Sync-Gen II software and Sync-Gen II PRO interface this has become a VERY smooth process..."

Korg Monotron Eurorack Template

YouTube Uploaded by FSK1138 on Nov 6, 2011

"korg monotron 3x5 eurorack templates

did some test printouts for size
-- theses units were made to rack

needs ...better knobs, rack power,
front access to vol, line in/out ,
and cv in mod for each unit

ff to ~ 01:54 min"

Vintage 80's E & MM / Maplin Analogue Drum Synth

via this auction

Syntom II, Synbal & Synclap
"80s modular analogue drum synth with 5 x Syntom II modules for toms, bass drum and snares and 2 x Synbal module for cymbal and gong and generally metallic noises. Also comes with a Synclap module ( for clap sounds presumably), this is not installed but there is an empty panel on the unit that is drilled out and marked up for it.

These modules were offered as a kit by Maplin in the mid 80s and build instructions were featured in Maplin's magazine Electronics & Music Maker. Supplied with print outs of the magazine articles which explain how they work, have circuit diagrams, PCB layouts and suggested settings...

Synbal modules have controls for volume, resonance, sweep, frequency, noise metallic, tone and decay. As well as a 3 way switch that selects lowpass, bandpass or highpass filters. It produces a huge variety of metallic sounds - crash and ride cymbals, gongs, cowbell and lot of strange noises too...

Each unit has 2 1/4" jack sockets on the front panel. One for a trigger input that should work with any type of piezo drum pad etc and the other to connect a pedal. With the Syntom II modules pressing the pedal produces a drum roll at a speed set by the roll rate control. With the Synbal modules, pressing the pedal shortens the decay so you can produce open and closed hi hat sounds etc. Outputs are via individual 1/4" jacks on the back panel.

There is a mains power supply built in to the aluminium case. The case has no top or bottom panels. It looks like it never had."

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TouchAble version 1.3 - Control Ableton Live 8 with iPad - What's new?

YouTube Uploaded by touchAbleapp on Nov 3, 2011

"TouchAble App for iPad is available worldwide exclusively through the iTunes App Store touchAble - AppBC

touchAble is an unique iPad app is the first application to give Ableton Live users full control over their digital audio workstation, without the tiresome process of manual midi-mapping. touchAble allows live users to walk away from their computer and perform live from anywhere within Wi-Fi range (using ad-hoc connection or router) while keeping latency at a minimum.

TouchAble App includes 6 advanced modules, Clip grid, Mixer, Devices, Pads, Keys, XY Pad, and 2 commands menu : clips and transport.

TouchAble provides a powerful, intuitive and reliable multitouch control solution for professional use.

TouchAble includes templates for lives plugins and is fully compatible with vsts, audiounits and instruments.

The new update, touchAble 1.3 contains over 30 new features and changes, such as a loop and beatjump section, enabling anything from CDJ style mixes to creative loop manipulation, a completely rebuilt mixer that allows users to modularly choose the controls they need - complemented by the long awaited crossfader. 3 new native templates have been added: Auto Filter, Ping Pong Delay & the very first Instrument - Impulse - and are waiting to be tweaked. The new Settings Menu not only offers a cascade of new control-options - but also simplifies the connection process by adding Bonjour support.


changes / new features:

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Maschine and Reaktor

YouTube Uploaded by DaveZnoise on Nov 5, 2011

"A simple groove along with some realtime manipulation with Reaktor"

Circuit Bent Casio SA-1 Keyboard Synth by freeform delusion

YouTube Uploaded by eecouk on Nov 6, 2011

freeform delusion on eBay

"Casio SA-1
Blue on LED
Sequencer trigger mini jack (I will do another video for this)
Pitch down control
switchable LFO with Rate control and blue LED
switch to choose LFO shape
Two way glitch switch
switchable noise with control knob
distortion/feedback control"

MATRIXSYNTH-C on Hiatus

Hi everyone. I've decided to put MATRIXSYNTH-C on hiatus for the time being. My focus has always been on the gear here on MATRIXSYNTH and submissions for C have only been trickling in as focus has moved to The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge. If you'd like to share your music and check out what others are doing be sure to check out the lounge.