MATRIXSYNTH

Studio Science: Suzanne Ciani on the Buchla

Published on Dec 14, 2016 Red Bull Music Academy

"Created in the early 1960s by Don Buchla, the Buchla synthesizer revolutionized electronic music through its innovative design and endlessly variable modular system, encouraging new methods of creation and performance. Few artists pursued the emotional and sonic possibilities as comprehensively as Suzanne Ciani, an early disciple of Buchla and an undeniable master of the machine who first got her start composing music for advertisements before redefining herself as a Grammy-nominated new age artist. In Ciani’s hands, what can often look like an impenetrable tangle of wires becomes an instrument of beauty, capable of producing truly far-out sounds.

In this impressive display of expert knowledge, filmed at the 2016 Red Bull Music Academy in Montréal, the synthesizer pioneer takes us inside the Buchla in all its complex glory.

The Red Bull Music Academy is a global music institution committed to fostering creativity in music. We celebrate music, its culture, and the transformative minds behind it. Begun in 1998, the Academy has taken the core principles that underlie its annual workshop for selected participants and applied this curatorial approach to events, lectures, and city-wide festivals throughout the year."

JunkieXL - OBERHEIM DS2A & YAMAHA CS40M - GEAR OF THE WEEK

Published on Dec 14, 2016 junkiexlofficial

"Let's take a look at one of the earliest digital sequencers ever made..."

Modular Synth Masterclass with Gino Robair - 11 January 2017 - Torino Italy

Published on Dec 14, 2016 NOISECOLLECTIVE

"The workshop will examine a number of techniques to use when improvising with modular synthesizers within a large group and it lays the groundwork for a concert the same evening, with the workshop participants.

The workshop will focus on global awareness and listening during an improvisation, while exploring patching strategies for achieving maximum variety and avoiding stagnation. We will also discuss concepts such as foreground/background, solo/support, gestural control, and intention/non-intention.

This would be particularly interesting for modular synth users because the temptation with the instrument is to simply layer sounds. Actively patching, and utilizing concepts such as disruption vs. support can be very helpful for sparking ideas about new ways to approach electronics in an group-improv situation.

Gino uses strategies, concepts, and hand cues (conduction) based on his own work, as well as the work of John Zorn, Butch Morris, ROVA Sax Quartet, Anthony Braxton and Frank Zappa.

The workshop will be held at Mothership Club in Via Schiaparelli 16 - Torino

Thanks to
Synth meeting, Synth cafè, Ultrasonica"

Details posted here.

New Technos Acxel Preset Demos

New demos of the Technos Acxel Resynthesizer have been added to this post. A working Acxel Resynthesizer is about as rare as it gets, so do not miss these.

Abstract Data ADE-32 Demo

Published on Dec 14, 2016 Perfect Circuit Audio

"The Octocontroller, from Abstract Data, is a complex modulator used as a commanding controller for Eurorack modular systems. It has eight different outputs which can be assigned to 12 different functions from Sample n holds to LFOs and clock dividers. There is a master clock and external clock input to use the Octocontroller as a master or slave clock, as well as a reset input to synchronization. For as jam packed as this module is, there is no menu diving, with all the parameter settings visibly presented by the LEDs. For a compact system, this is the ultimate module for all clocking and modulation needs."

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Hordijk Osc Sync First Patch

Published on Dec 14, 2016 Todd Barton

"Maiden voyage of this amazing Osc Sync by Rob Hordijk"

New Malekko SND/RTN Now Available

"The #Malekko SND/RTN module is now officially available at your favorite shop!"

You can find one via the banners on the right here on MATRIXSYNTH.

Details on the new eurorack module via Malekko:

"4HP INSTRUMENT/LINE-LEVEL SEND & RETURN MIXER MODULE

$125.00

4hp SND/RTN module includes ¼ jacks for instrument and line level input with CV input to modulate the dry/wet mix as well as manual control over send and return levels (and a clip LED). Marry Malekko pedals and other outboard effects with your modular in 4hp."

You can find a prototype demo from Nova Musik (now Kraft Music) at NAMM posted here.

VGM #96: The Streets of Whiterun (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim)

Published on Dec 14, 2016 Ace Waters

"This counts as a winter level right? I mean, all of Skyrim is practically winter all the time, so I think it counts. Been wanting to do the streets of Whiterun for a long time. Such a peaceful bit of music from a game that consumed hundreds of hours of my life."

0-Coast Firmware Update Procedure

Published on Dec 14, 2016 MAKEN0ISE

"How to update the firmware on a Make Noise 0-Coast using audio bootloader. Check readme before updating to make sure you don't already have the latest firmware.

If your 0-COAST has serial number 1603 or higher you already have this version of firmware, do not run this firmware updater!!!

Before updating, check the light sequence on power up of your 0-COAST. Units that have already been updated to 1.5.4 will flash PGM_A, PGM_B and MIDI A Activity Windows on power up. If your 0-COAST flashes PGM_A, PGM_B and MIDI A Activity Windows on power up do not run this firmware updater!!!

If your 0-COAST does not power up with the 1.5.4 light sequence, you could run the firmware updater.

Find latest firmware at http://www.makenoisemusic.com/synthes..."