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Upcoming Dato DUO Mini Dual Hardware Synth and Sequencer Adds MIDI Support

Some great news in via the Dato DUO Kickstarter campaign. The Dato DUO will have both MIDI In and Out support!

"We received many requests for MIDI on the Dato DUO. The DUO already plays nicely with other gear like Volca's and Pocket Operators but we agree that just syncing isn't enough.

We have been crunching the numbers and stretching our design skills for the last few days and we have good news for you: we will be including full-size MIDI IN and OUT connectors on every Dato DUO!

Using the output, you will be able to use the DUO's sequencer to play notes on other MIDI gear. The input will be used to enter notes into the sequencer or play the synth. This makes the Dato DUO suitable for serious music production too.

We'd love to hear which MIDI gear you will be hooking up to the DUO!"

You can reach out to them via the contact link on their Kickstarter campaign page here. They are currently at $16,025 of their $67,062 goal with 25 days to go. If you are interested in seeing this fun little synth happen consider giving your support. Even if you can't afford to purchase one now, you can support them for as little as €5/$6.

P.S. You'll find a banner for them on the top right section here on MATRIXSYNTH. You can get to their campaign page anytime by clicking on it.

Experimenting with the VBrazil Systems Modules

Published on Jun 1, 2016 Ícaro Ferre

"My goal for this patch was to try to create an interesting patch using my VBrazil Systems modules (Aether Oscillator, MultiLFO and Lizard 2 mk2) and some Intellijel modules (Triatt, µVCA, and µScale).

While this may not sound extremely musical to some people, this patch can easily be modified to be a lot simpler and 'standard'.

Here's a brief explanation of the patch: Lizard2 is being used as a Sequencer and 8-stage switcher. The sequencer output is being attenuated by the Intellijel Triatt and quantized by the Intellijel µScale mk2.

The sine output of the Aether VCO is going straight into the Intellijel µVCA and the output of the Lizard 2's switcher is patched into the FM input of the Aether. The other outputs of the Aether Oscillator were patched into the 8 inputs of the Lizard 2's switcher.

In order to create an envelope for my synth voice, I'm using the LFO 1 in the MultiLFO module as a simple AR envelope. I've managed to achieve satisfactory results by setting the waveform to SAW, frequency to LOW, and patching the Square output of Lizard 2 into the HSYNC input of the LFO 1 (to trigger the envelope).

The output of the LFO 1 is then patched into the CV input of the µVCA.

LFOs 2 and 3 from the MultiLFO module are also being used to control LFO 1's Frequency / length (via CV Width input) and Phase (shape).

I apologize for the video quality. I had to record it with my iPad so the quality is not amazing.

For more information about the VBrazil modules, check out http://vbrazilsystems.com"

DSP Synthesizers 4HP Nano Drum Series Release

via DSP Synthesizers

"Starting today we are shipping the new 4HP Nano series modules.

The drum modules have classic sounds including:

R606 Vintage drums, R727 Latin Percussions, CR-4 Compurhythm, Drumfox Synth Percussion, SP-4 Drumulatin, DX 80’s classic and Lm-1 classic.

All modules have 4 rising edge trig inputs and a global tune knob with input CV.

Single +12v/5mA power eurobus 10-pin IDC connector.

10-pin/16-pin ribbon Cable and mounting screws included."

Solaris by John Bowen - my personal patches

Published on Jun 1, 2016 Default Corporation

"Some patch from scratch. No external processing and effects.
Recorded live in May 30 - June 01 2016.

Thank's mr. Felice Manzo of L.E.M.I. (Turin Italy)"

Ambient Easel by Todd Barton

A collection of five Buchla Music Easel ambient tracks by Todd Barton.

Click here and scroll down below this post for videos featuring Todd Barton's Buchla Music Easel tutorials.

Catholic Consecration of a Buchla Synth

via altemark:

"Jesuit priest consecrating Scandinavia's largest DIY Buchla system (2016)
soundcloud.com/en_annan"

PATCHING #01: Mother 32 HP & FM

Published on Jun 1, 2016 Trübüla

"Back from Torino Synth Meeting I've tried a little bit of FM.

The LFO is in audio range and its square waves (using the CV MIX) in patched in the FM LIN. KB is used to track the LFO and the VCF.

The VCF is in HP mode and is output is patched in the EXT AUDIO. The ASSIGN OUT configured in saw step mode is used for VCF RESO modulation.

Video by phone + audio by Zoom H4n"

Sound Design:Moog Model 15 Acid Bass Sequence

Published on Jun 1, 2016 Rishabh Rajan

"Tutorial on creating a bass sequence on the Moog Music Model 15 iOS app."

iTunes: Model 15 - Moog Music Inc.

E-Pro Spirit Ultra Rare Vintage Analog Synthesizer

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via this auction

"Up for sale is a (1) vintage E-Pro B.V. Spirit synthesizer, made in Holland. They're only build as prototypes, there isn't a serial number on it. The synth is just been serviced and in superb working condition! It sounds very nice. Some features: 2 oscillators with each 2 waveforms, fm, pw and pwm, sync (sinc on the front panel), two lfo's with different rates, portamento, octave switch, a joystick, noise, voltage controlled LPF with cross modulation, voltage controlled HPF, cv / gate input and output, external input, two env's, vca. The optical condition is good for its age with some little wear and tear, the case has some signs of use and there are some minor scratches on it (see photo's). It's an original 220V version with European plug installed."

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