Arturia introduces MicroBrute SE Limited Edition - Promo Video & Demo

Published on Oct 15, 2014

MicroBrute SEs on eBay

"MicroBrute SE synthesizer is a limited edition of a pure analog sonic powerhouse . Small in size but loaded with features. This special edition is produced in limited quantity, 1500 units for each color, so make sure you don’t miss out!!"

Arturia MicroBrute SE Demo - 15th anniv.

Published on Oct 15, 2014 keyboardmag1

"Arturia MicroBrute SE Demo - 15th anniv."

Update and the official press release:

"Arturia makes colourful analogue waves with massive-sounding SE edition of miniature MicroBrute

'This mighty little machine runs the gamut from metallic, brutal bass to velvety bleepy, bloopy goodness — sheer joy to play. The single oscillator is wildly diverse — wait ’til you meet the Metalizer and Ultrasaw, and I love the SEQUENCER and MOD MATRIX — very inspiring!'

- Tara Busch (I Speak Machine, 2014)


GRENOBLE, FRANCE: music software and hardware company Arturia is proud to announce availability of MicroBrute SE — a ‘special edition’ of its widely-acclaimed MicroBrute Analog Synthesizer, available in a choice of three tempting colours to suit whatever playful mood might make anyone’s musical day, be it Christmas or otherwise — as of October 15...

Arturia’s award-winning MiniBrute Analog Synthesizer rapidly reset the price/performance ratio benchmark when soaring through the subtractive synthesis sound barrier upon being launched in 2012 to much critical acclaim and subsequent success. Afterwards, Arturia built upon that success last year when introducing a ‘special edition’ of its namesake sibling, the MiniBrute SE, sharing the same physical footprint, but building upon this amazingly compact and bijou analogue monosynth in both looks and features. That same year, Arturia adventurously took the ‘shrinking synth’ concept one step further with its equally big-sounding little-brother, the MicroBrute Analog Synthesizer, an even smaller semi-modular monosynth with inbuilt step sequencer, boasting MIDI, USB, and CV connectivity with a whole host of unique features — guaranteed to bring big smiles to go with those massive sounds! Similarly, today the MicroBrute has been given the ‘special edition’ treatment to become the MicroBrute SE — same physical footprint and full feature set! So what’s with those colours? Blue, orange, or white, they all sound the same... that is to say, sounds massive. But who’s to say you can’t make a bold style statement with a massive-sounding synthesizer, however small it may be? Thanks to the colourful MicroBrute SE, now you can!

But beneath those colourful, compact and bijou bonnets resides a living and breathing, fully-fledged analogue synthesizer that belies its diminutive dimensions and is actually anything but basic. For starters, just like its MiniBrute SE bigger brother, the OSCILLATOR that beats at its musical heart features SAW, TRIANGLE, and SQUARE waveforms that are all mixable to help shape the resulting sound without the limitations imposed by comparable contemporary and vintage synths alike. Additionally, the new Overtone oscillator generates additional harmonic content, ranging from one octave down to a fifth above the base OSCILLATOR pitch, while the Sub > Fifth control can continuously sweep spectrum. Moreover, Metalizer adds complex harmonics to the TRIANGLE waveform for creating harsh, harmonically-rich sounds, while Ultrasaw adds a lively and bright ensemble effect to the SAWTOOTH waveform — perfect for crafting sounds suited to dance anthems. And let’s not forget the all-important Pulse Width control for creating nasal-thin tones or rich square sounds. Simply speaking, never before has such a small, single-oscillator synth sounded so big... or looked so good!

Of course, filtering helps shape any analogue synth’s sound — be it big or small, and here the MicroBrute SE definitely does not disappoint. Indeed, its distinctive-sounding Steiner-Parker FILTER plays a big part in helping give the MicroBrute SE a unique sound — again, just like its big brother. This filter design dates back to the Steiner-Parker Synthacon, an analogue monosynth built by the namesake Salt Lake City-based synth manufacturer between 1975 and 1979. Its HP (high-pass), BP (bandpass), and LP (lowpass) modes make for far more filtering flexibility than that found in synths many times the price! And that’s before factoring Arturia’s acclaimed Brute FactorTM into the musical equation, adding anything from subtle overdrive to full-blown intermodulation havoc — choose your settings, and let the fun begin!

Speaking of having fun, the eight-Pattern step SEQUENCER is an almost endless source of inspiration and rhythmic creativity — step input notes and rests to create storable sequences that can be played back and switched between on the fly at a variable Rate or synchronised to external MIDI clock. Meanwhile, MIDI, USB, and CV GATE connectivity, of course, combine to ensure that the MicroBrute SE is ready and willing to talk to the outside electronic musical instrument world, wherever it may find itself. It’s even blessed with an external audio Input with an adjustable Input Level control, so why not use it to process whatever you feel like sticking into its 1/4-inch socket — within reason, of course!

The front panel-mounted MOD MATRIX moreover allows adventurous users to control many aspects of the MicroBrute SE’s massive-sounding single voice for different internal sources, as well as controlling them via external synths and modules. MicroBrute SE comes complete with two stackable jack cables for that very purpose. Preset sheets also come as standard, so no need to worry about forgetting those adventurous sound settings!

With a space-saving 25-note mini-keyboard and weighing in at only 1.75kg, the MicroBrute SE is as compact as it is colourful, yet positively punches well above its weight with a rip-roaring analogue sound spanning woofer-flapping bass, screaming leads, ear-opening effects, wave-folded growls, punchy drum sounds galore, and much in-between and beyond. Pick one — or even all three — up from an authorised Arturia dealer or retailer today! To make this perfectly portable package even more portable, Arturia has helpfully included a stylish carry bag guaranteed to turn heads wherever the stylish synth goes. Go ahead. Make a bold style statement while making a massive sound!


A ‘limited’ run of 4,000 MicroBrute SE units are available for purchase in a choice of three tempting colours through Arturia’s global network of dealers and retailers for €329.00 EUR/$329.00 USD.

For more detailed information, please visit the MicroBrute SE product webpage here: http://www.arturia.com/products/hardware-synths/microbrute-se"

Round 2

Published on Oct 15, 2014 Ebotronix

4 ms Peg, QCD² / Exp², QPLFO, RCD²,VCA Matrix
Analogue Systems RS 100²,RS110²²,RS 360²,RS 500e²
Arp Odyssey 2821 white noise
Bananalogue Serge VCS
Doepfer R 2m, A118, A134²²,A141, A143-2,A148,A149-1
A151²², 156/160/161/162/166, A175²²,A185-2'³, A 138a²²b²²c²²²
Flame Chord Machine²,Talking Synth Module²
flight of harmony choices
Grendel Formant Filter²
Make Noise Brains,Pressure Points², Maths²,Moddemix²²
Optomix,QMMG,René, Wogglebug²
Malekko Anti ²² ,Uncle³,Jag
Moog Taurus 2,Freqbox ²²,MP201
Oberheim Sem
Roland SVC 350 Vocoder, System 104 Sequencer
SSL Modulation Orgy
Tip Top Audio Z8000 manual voltage source
Toppobrillo,Quantimator², Sportmodulator,TWF²
Logic masterclock to Kenton Pro 2000²
FX :Alesis 3630, Aphex Model 104,Boss VF1,BSS DPR 402,
Lexicon MX 400, PCM 80,Red Federation BPM FX Pro
mackie the mixer³
morse key :TSM² Vocoder / switch and trigger
vid # 1149

Synthesizer Sample Library Review: J4 from Synthmagic / Tronsonic - Bass and Leads

Published on Oct 14, 2014 Synth Anatomy

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J4 is a custom instrument for Kontakt 5 (5.2.1 required), based on a legendary analogue polysynth from the late 1970s – an ever-present on every synth enthusiast’s ‘Best Ever’ list! J4 is a single oscillator, analogue-style synthesizer featuring 6 waveforms, a sub square wave and a noise generator.
We’ve included 2 sets of samples with J4 – a DI set with Neve-style valve pre-amp/EQ, and a second set, through the same pre-amp and EQ but then recorded to ‘old-stock’ tape on a Studer A807 quarter inch reel-to-reel. making 1GB of sample content in total, there’s plenty of varoety for your productions.
J4 can be set to function in 4-voice mode (just like the original) or switch to full poly and take advantage of the extensive synth conttrols to creat some truly epic sounds of your own!

Available here: http://www.synthmagic.co.uk/j4.html and here
http://tronsonic.com/j4"

Drum Patches with a 12U EMW Eurorack System

Drum Patches with a 12U EMW Eurorack System from Icaro Ferre on Vimeo.

"This video shows some examples of what can be done using some of the EMW trigger sequencers and drum modules.

The main clock for the two sequences (8-STEP TRIGGER SEQUENCER and 4-TRACKS TRIGGER SEQUENCER) comes from the BPM GENERATOR module. In order to reset these 3 modules, I'm using a BUTTON INTERFACE 1 module.
In these examples, I'm using 4 DIGI-DRUMs, 2 channels of the ANALOG BASSDRUM 4X, and a DIGITAL NOISE module (going through a VCF SP filter and a VCA 101). These 6 channels are then sub-mixed and routed into the 4 channels / inputs of the ANALOG SWITCH 4X, which lets me turn them on/off using the 4 switches.

In my opinion, the 4-TRACKS TRIGGER SEQUENCER is great for sequencing basic drum elements such as kicks and snares while the 8-STEP TRIGGER SEQUENCER is great for sequencing percussive elements since it allows for more experimentation due to it's different modes (Forward, Backwards, Ping-Pong, Random etc) and patterns.

I really enjoyed this setup because it not only lets me create drum loops in specific BPMs but it also turned out to be super flexible due to the many different samples available in the DIGI-DRUM modules and modes / patterns available in the 8-STEP TRIGGER SEQUENCER.

If you'd like to know more about the EMW modules, check out their website: http://electronicmusicworks.com"

Exploded View (Elektron Machinedrum, Roland SH-32)

Published on Oct 14, 2014 northwestpassage

"RIP Mark Bell of LFO.

Using the MD's song mode and SH-32's multitimbral capabilities. An odd couple that I'm finding very inspiring at the moment.

An older version of this track can be found on my Bandcamp:
http://xyzrkx.bandcamp.com/track/we-a..."

F5D - Chariots of Fire (MFB Dominion 1)

"A short recording inspired by the Chariots of Fire Theme by Vangelis. All multi-tracked to Logic using MFB Dominion 1 analog 3-osc VCO synth. For fx, analog guitar pedals have been used, as well as digital plugins."

AtomoSynth Mochika Cake

AtomoSynth

Keio (Korg) Mini Pops 7 Drum Machine + Roland RE 101 Space Echo

Published on Oct 14, 2014 subtokyoshop

"Keio (Korg) Mini Pops 7 Drum Machine + Roland RE 101 Space Echo

Keio Giken (former name of KORG in 60's) Mini Pops 7 (1966, aka UNIVOX SR-95) + Roland Space Echo RE-101"

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Inventor and Berkeley's Director of CNMAT, David Wessel, Has Passed Away

David Wessel, Berkley's director of the Center for New Music and Audio Technologies, has passed away.  There will be an open house on Friday, October 17, from 1PM - 6PM for those that want to pay their respects. You can find details here.  People are also leaving their condolences on his Facebook Page here.

For those not familiar with David Wessel, there is a great interview with him on the Cycling 74 website from 1999 here.  From that interview:

"David Wessel is Professor of Music at the University of California, Berkeley where he directs the Center for New Music and Audio Technologies (CNMAT). Wessel worked at IRCAM between 1979 and 1988; his activities there included starting the department where Miller Puckette first began working on Max on a Macintosh. Since Wessel’s arrival in Berkeley over ten years ago, CNMAT has been actively involved in teaching Max/MSP as well as developing freely available Max-based software projects. In this 1999 interview with Gregory Taylor, Wessel talks about his musical background, his relationship with French composer and IRCAM founder Pierre Boulez, the origins of Max, and some perspectives on his current work."

Pictured and in the video below is David with his relatively new SLABS instrument and controller.  The instrument has been mentioned here on MATRIXSYNTH.  In 2011 he showed the instrument with the Eigenharp and Roger Linn's Linnstrument prototype at an event in San Francisco.


Uploaded on Jan 15, 2009 DavidLWessel

"Musical Demonstration of SLABS instrument with David Wessel on SLABS and Nils Bultmann on viola"

Doepfer A-100 Eurorack Analog Modular Synthesizer with Extras

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via this auction

Comes with a binder of the owner's manual.

"This is the perfect Eurorack synthesizer for anyone who wants to get into the world of analog modular synthesis. I purchased this Eurorack roughly six months ago from Analogue Haven, and it is in pristine condition. I have been the only user to ever touch it, and I have cared for it like a priest cares for a holy object. It has never traveled anywhere and never ever been outdoors, and it's been kept in a ventilated space that's never gone above 76 degrees or below 60 degrees Farenheit. I designed this rack to be both MIDI-capable, so that you can seamlessly integrate this with your DAWs (Ableton, Cubase, Pro Tools, etc.), midi controllers, and all other midi-capable equipment. Also, it has both consumer and professional line outs (+4dBu for left and right) in 1/4 inch and 1/8 inch or 3.5mm for an easy signal path straight to any mixer, audio interface (ADC), speakers, or amplifier. It's as easy to plug in as an electric guitar!

And speaking of cables, it comes with 64, fully functioning 3.5mm (1/8 inch) high-quality patch cables.

Although this analog modular synthesizer is perfect for entry-level musicians and sound designers, it is by no means limited. This has every vital module that is required to experiment, compose, and produce music utilizing the most important and powerful aspects of analog synthesis. While a full listing of modules can be found below, major components include dual oscillators, dual ADSR envelope generators, dual filters, dual ring modulators, dual amplifiers, dual mixers, dual LFOs, dual sequencers (yes, that's right), dual buffered multiples, a dual quantizer, and a dual delay. Here is the full listing of Eurorack modules:

2 X Doepfer A-110 VCO (STANDARD VCO)
2 X Doepfer A-140 ADSR (ENVELOPE GENERATOR)
1 X Doepfer A-130 VCA (Linear)
1 X Doepfer A-131 VCA (Exponential)
1 X Doepfer A-138 MIXER (Linear)
1 X Doepfer A-138 MIXER (Exponential)
1 X Doepfer A-145 LFO
1 X Doefper A-146 LFO2 (Variable Waveform Low-Frequency Oscillator)
1 X Doepfer A-114 Ring Modulator
1 X Doepfer A-120 VCF1 (LOW-PASS FILTER)
1 X Doepfer A-106-6 XP VCF (16-fold VC XPander Filter)
1 X Doepfer A-115 DIV. (Audio Divider)
1 X Doepfer A-116 WP (VC Waveform Processor)
1 X Doepfer A-190 MCVS (MIDI-CV/SYNC INTERFACE)
1 X Doepfer A-118 NOISE (+ RANDOM VOLTAGE)
1 X Doepfer A-148 (DUAL SAMPLE AND HOLD)
1 X Doepfer A-160 (CLOCK DIVIDER)
1 X Doepfer A-161 (CLOCK SEQUENCER)
1 X Doepfer A-180 (MULTIPLES)
1 X Doepfer A-170 SL (DUAL SLEW LIMITER)
1 X Doepfer A-155 Analog Trigger/Sequencer
1 X Intellijel uScale [V2]
1 X Addac System ADDAC 200B BUFFERED MULTIPLE
1 X Modcan DUAL DELAY
1 X WMD Pro Output
1 X Mutable Volts +5V Adapter
1 X A-100P9 Gray 3-Row Doepfer case

For a further in-depth visual guide to all the modules and the entire rack, google the ModularGRID website. Once there, search 'first doepfer A-100' and you can see this rack's profile.

REASON FOR SELLING: Life circumstances have forced me to journey someplace far, far away, and I cannot take my beloved synthesizer with me. This is painful moment and I would never sell this if I didn't have to. This is a perfect piece of musical machinery, and anyone who buys it will be very lucky."

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