MATRIXSYNTH

PPG Wavegenerator Updates Coming Early Next Week

"Following user feedback we've jumped right on getting some bugs fixed and features added, in the next version there will be

Up to 10 minutes of audio record,
Audio copy

We hope to submit to Apple on Monday.

Check out our FAQs here, it includes a list of MIDI/Audio interfaces known to work so far."

iTunes:
WaveGenerator - PPG - Wolfgang Palm
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Moog Circuit Bending Challenge 2012. by Kaseo

YouTube Published on Sep 5, 2012 by Kaseo

"circuit bent 'Voice Memory Bank'

- pitch control
- "REPEAT" hold switch
- distortion switch
- LED
- line out
- moog logo sticker

Kaseo from JPN
http://flavors.me/kaseo"

Roland System 700

flickr By cosmiclab
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Rhythm Studio Update 1.08 – TB-3 Mk. II In the Works

via Rhythm Studio

"We are putting the finishing touches on a greatly improved TB-3 synth.

We rebuilt the TB-3 from scratch starting from the original synth schematics and circuit diagrams. We created hundreds of samples of the original TB-303 hardware along with more samples from a modified version of the x0xb0x so that we could study every nuance and characteristic of the true sound.

It starts with the oscillator signal which at first seem like a very standard saw and square wave, but while traveling down the circuitry, get transformed into very frequency dependent shapes. From there the signal enters the filter which is special resonant 4-pole design with an 18dB frequency response.

The most difficult part was calibrating the complex interactions of knob controls. For example, on accented notes, high resonance values actually soften the filter envelope while accent affects both overall amplitude and cutoff frequency. Just subtle difference in knob positions can dramatically change the sound.

The TB-3 mk. II retains the original synth code, and we have added a simple switch to change the modeling engine. This provides you the choice of which version fits your particular song.

Please note that the new TB-3 mk. II is very processor heavy and may affect performance on older devices such as the iPhone 3G and that generation. Newer devices have no problem running it. In these cases, we recommend that you use only 1 instance of the TB-3 mk. II or use the original emulation to keep performance of the app at a maximum."

iTunes:
Rhythm Studio - Pulse Code, Inc.
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iPod Touch on eBay

From the lab - Retronyms Tabletop Updates in the Works

YouTube Published on Sep 5, 2012 by retronyms

"Working on some new features for Tabletop. Hardware featured in this video: Arturia Spark, Akai LPD8, Korg NanoKey 2, M-Audio Axiom 25. Tabletop devices: Goblin MX-8, Glitchboard, RS4000, RS3, Gridlok, 3EQ, Krush."

iTunes:
Tabletop - Retronyms
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Make Noise DPO Scope Shots

YouTube Published on Sep 5, 2012 by MAKEN0ISE

http://www.makenoisemusic.com/dpo.shtml
"Make Noise DPO waveforms shown using the Tektronix 2246 100mhz Analog Oscilloscope. The Canon Powershot Elph100HA camera captured the sights and sounds.
The DPO is a musical instrument designed for generating complex waveforms in the analog domain. You could read more about it here: http://www.makenoisemusic.com/dpo.shtml"

9/8 Twist

YouTube Published on Sep 5, 2012 by Ebotronix

Moog 4x FreqBox CP251 MP 201 VX 351
Korg SQ 10
Buchla System # 1
Analogue Systems 2x RS 100 2x Rs 360
Doepfer A 165 trigger mod for Korg SQ10
Make Noise Format Jumper
Yamaha MCS 2 for 292 attack decay
Logic Master clock via Kenton Pro2000 II and 4ms RCD
Drums Ultrabeat ever in the odd's 9/8
FX Boss VF-1 Line 6echopro TC M3000

'Tronto' from Tronsonic - Vintage Polyphonic Modular for Kontakt 5

YouTube Published on Sep 5, 2012 by tronsonics

"A demonstration of some of the features and sounds from Tronto. The aim of this synth was to make it as analogue and characterful as possible, sampling the waveforms through vintage valves to quarter inch tape.
Available very soon from : www.tronsonic.com
Sign up to the site to be eligible for a 50% introductory discount (terms to be announced)."