Behringer DeepMind 12 Launch - Leeds

Published on Sep 8, 2016 BEHRINGER

"Launch of the Behringer DeepMind 12 Synthesizer at the Leeds Modular Meet, UK.
Vile Electrodes perform live with the synth and we invite all to play, comment and explore!"

Sound Experiment: Pure Data Modular Synthesis

Published on Sep 8, 2016 Chris Beckstrom

"I've been building a modular synth inside Pure Data.

Why do this when I also have a DIY mostly-analog synth sitting a few feet away from my computer? New sounds of course!

Here's a patch from this morning, featuring a variety of custom "modules" along with an in-progress delay module. I'm especially excited about a sequencer where the step can be controlled with CV - I haven't been able to figure out how to do this on my physical modular, but it's pretty easy in PD."

Native Instruments Introduces MASCHINE JAM

Published on Sep 8, 2016 Native Instruments

"Berlin, September 8, 2016 – Native Instruments today announced MASCHINE JAM – the modern production and performance system created for fluid, intuitive track sketching and the latest member of the MASCHINE family. MASCHINE JAM offers versatile workflow designed to swiftly capture and develop creative ideas using tactile step sequencing and touch-sensitive performance controls for the latest MASCHINE 2 software. Advancing the same seamless hardware-software integration found throughout the world of MASCHINE, MASCHINE JAM not only enhances music production with existing MASCHINE hardware, but also with DAWs, NKS-ready plug-ins, and the KOMPLETE range of software and hardware. MASCHINE JAM will be available at the NI Online Shop and at retailers worldwide starting September 29, 2016.

“Inspiration has always been the most energizing, yet transient moment in the creative process,” says Mate Galic, CTO of Native Instruments. “MASCHINE JAM narrows the gap between idea and execution and introduces an innovative piece of hardware that draws from the power of software in a deeply integrated way. It will stimulate more creative experimentation, drive quick results and deliver the flow of a truly tactile digital instrument for advanced track building and performance”.

MASCHINE JAM offers a unique set of hardware features that reinforces the creative process. Its workflow centers on an 8x8 multicolor click-pad matrix where producers and performers can experiment with arrangement possibilities using patterns and scenes. In Step Mode, the matrix becomes a powerful multi-track step-sequencer for one, four, or eight sounds simultaneously. In Pad Mode, sounds are entered in real time, while Piano Roll Mode makes step-sequencing melodies in a wide variety of available scales possible. When the Variation Engine is enabled, inspirational beats and melodies are randomly generated based on customizable values and then modified on the matrix. A built-in humanizer adds natural rhythmic fluctuations to programmed sequences.

MASCHINE JAM’s eight dual-touch Smart Strips feature an impressive set of functions unlocked with the free MASCHINE 2.5 software update. All-new Perform FX map one of several effects to JAM’s touch strips. Each strip responds to simultaneous finger gestures to alter the motion, space, and dynamics of sounds in real time. The Smart Strips each feature multi-color LED meters to monitor the level of the assigned function, and can be used to alter macros, key instrument parameters, and even play melodies and chords with the unique Notes function. A powerful Lock function stores parameter snapshots that can revert back to their original settings or morph between multiple lock states.

MASCHINE JAM includes a substantial repertoire of sound from MASCHINE 2 software and the KOMPLETE 11 SELECT* instruments and effects bundle - including NI's legendary synths MASSIVE and MONARK - so producers can start creating right out of the box. Along with the powerful MASCHINE Drum Synth modules, version 2.5 of the acclaimed MASCHINE software features a revised 9 GB library updated with all-new sounds and macro controls.

MASCHINE JAM not only boasts united workflow across included sounds and instruments, but also creates a workflow complementary to existing MASCHINE hardware. In addition to seamless browsing through the advanced tag-based MASCHINE and KOMPLETE sound libraries, full support for NKS-ready plug-ins makes native in-app browsing for third party software possible. MASCHINE JAM integrates seamlessly within any DAWs as a plug-in, and provides extensive DAW control as a dedicated controller in MIDI mode. A template for Ableton Live is included. It can also be custom-mapped to control any other MIDI capable software.

To mark the release of MASCHINE JAM, Native Instruments is offering MASCHINE 2 software owners the choice of two MASCHINE Expansions from an eligible 20** – free with registration of MASCHINE JAM. The introductory offer runs until December 31, 2016.

MASCHINE JAM will be available for $399 / 399 € / ¥ 49,800 / £319 / AU$ 549 at the NI Online Shop and at local retailers on September 29, 2016.
Preorder is also available.

The free MASCHINE Expansions introductory offer is only available at the NI Online Shop until December 31, 2016 for existing MASCHINE 2 software owners after registration of MASCHINE JAM hardware.

Additional information on MASCHINE JAM is available at:
www.native-instruments.com/maschinejam"

And a jame from ask.audio:

NI Maschine JAM First Look

Published on Sep 8, 2016 Ask.Audio

Freq63 - MIDI sans frontières

Published on Sep 1, 2016 batchas

"Remix for Squarepusher's 'Midi Sans Frontières' project: http://www.squarepusher.net/midi-sans..."

Beautiful remix by MATRIXSYNTH Member, batchas aka Freq63.

Melbourne's EMS Synthi 100 Given Engineering Heritage Award

You might remember the EMS Synthi 100 restored in Melbourne, posted here last year. The restoration was featured on ABC News Australia. According to a new article on ABC News that just went up a few hours ago:

"Today, Engineers Australia will award the synthesiser an Engineering Heritage Marker at a ceremony at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music's Southbank campus, recognising both the instrument's importance in music history and Mr Craythorn's work in restoring it.

Past recipients of the Marker include Brisbane's Story Bridge, the Parkes radio telescope, and the Sydney Tower.

The Synthi 100 was released in 1971 by London company EMS and retailed for £6,500 — the equivalent of more than $100,000 today.

Only 30 were produced, many of which are now inoperative, in storage, or on display as museum pieces." You can find the full article on ABC News here.

Thanks goes to MATRIXSYNTH reader Luke, for sending this one in!

Addictive Pro - New Hybrid Synthesizer from VirSyn Coming to iPad

Published on Sep 7, 2016 virsyn

"Addictive Pro - Hybrid synthesizer for iPad

Digital wavetable and noise synthesis meets analog filters: The best of both worlds combined in Addictive Pro. Add in a 4 part programmable arpeggiator for even polyrhythmical sequences
and a full fledged effect section for endless creative flow.

Coming soon to the App Store !"

KAWAI K3 synth - Relaxing ambient music 【DEMO】

Published on Sep 7, 2016 synth4ever

"Kawai K3 synthesizer demo featuring relaxing ambient music.

Playing ambient music on Kawai K3 digital / analog hybrid synth. Kawai K3 synth effects from Eventide MODFactor (flanger) + Strymon Big Sky reverb pedals."

Ghost on the wings of tomorrow

Published on Sep 7, 2016 MIDERA

"Radikal Technologies Accelerator
All on-board effects except for slight limiting and EQ in post.

Filmed using Canon 5D mk ii with 50 mm f/1.8 ii and Canon 60D with 8mm
f/3.5 rokinon fisheye"

For Those Left Behind

Published on Sep 7, 2016 John L Rice

"Sorry it has been so long since I've uploaded a video! Besides being in the middle of a big studio reorganization I've been dealing with some difficult family health issues. :-(

I managed to make a little space in my bedroom to set up one of my small modular synths and out of a little self-therapy patching this video emerged.

This is dedicated to all of you who have lost a loved one.

Technical Info:
The bell like tones are from a self generating patch on a eurorack modular synth. A picture of the patch can be seen on my Instagram page.

The patch used the following modules and gear:
Synthesis Technology - E102, E355, E560
Happy Nerding - HM VCO, MMM VCF
Mutable Instruments - Rings
Doepfer - A135-1, A-143-1
Circuit Abbey - Unify, Unify Expander
Ladik - Q-010
Erica Synths - Pico Trigger
Steady State Fate - S.P.O.
TC Electronics - Alter Ego v2 delay and Trinity 2 reverb pedals
Mackie - 402-VLZ3 mixer

The chords and solo parts were done with a Novation Ultranova keyboard. [The lead sound is from the lovely Novation Ultranova keyboard.]

All parts recorded to a Marantz PMD-661 and assembled in Sony Movie Studio Platinum 13"

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