Sludgy Droney Modular Techno To Tape

Published on Jan 13, 2017 NoizeHack

"One live take to reel to reel."

Korg Monologue Analog Synth Demo

Published on Jan 13, 2017 Perfect Circuit Audio

MATRIXSYNTH members get a %10 discount at Perfect Circuit Audio! See the membership page for details.

"Featuring a completely new two-pole filter and drive, expanded sixteen step sequencer, motion sequencing, and built-in facility for microtonal tunings, the Monologue offers a vast array of options for making everything from ripping leads to punchy basslines to churning sound effects.

The Monologue's voice architecture is much like the Minilogue's: two VCOs, one VCF, one EG, one VCA, and one LFO. Some of the tone-shaping capabilities are carried over from the Minilogue, such as ring mod and oscillator sync. However, the Monologue also features an adjustable drive circuit and completely new filter that together can be used for both sutble and aggressive distortion effects.

In keeping with the approachability of their other offerings, the knob-per-function design of the Monologue makes it a perfect choice for performing musicians who need quick access to all controls as well as beginning synthesists who are starting to explore the vast potential of analog synthesizers."

Arp Quadra

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via this auction

"For sale is an Arp Quadra, one of the rare vintage analog synthesizers. It's a super cool synth with very unique tone and layout. You hardly ever see these up for sale and if you're reading this auction, you've probably been already been waiting a good number of years one of these. This particular unit has some issues and is sold as-is for parts/repairs. Please read below for a full description and additional pictures.

Cosmetically it's in near mint shape. Looks absolutely amazing. The graphics are crisp and very little signs of use all around.

Functional it has some issues but it should be fixable in the right hands.
After extensive testing, here's what's working:
Powers on, all keys trigger properly, sound outputs from the main 1/4" outs on the rear.
Moving from left to right on the panel:
Portamento working
Bass section: All sliders work, Elec Bass 16' and 8' work. The Strings bass 8' works but only on occasion, and the 16' does not seem to activate.
Strings section: all parts working
Hollow waveform: not responding when pressed
Poly synthesizer: 4' is working, other parts of this section temperamental and not fully working
Phase Shifter/Output mixer: All sections appear to be working as they should
Lead Synthesizer: All sections appear to be working as they should
Programmable Voices: All buttons 1-16 respond with changing LEDs and changing sounds, though some patches do not sound as exciting as others, likely due to corresponding sections not being fully functional.

In general it could use a tuning/calibration and some sliders show scratchiness and are a little on the stiff side, but still easy enough to move. Any features not mentioned above have not be tested.

Considering there are some functional issues, this unit has to be sold as-is condition, for parts/repairs with no guarantees on its functional condition. It can be shipped with the included flight case or packed without the case into a very safe cardboard box with many layers of bubblewrap (which I personally recommend from experience as it cuts the weight down and keeps the synth extra protected). In any case I'll do my best to pack it safely for the trip."

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ELP's 'Pirates' on CS80... (not on GX-1...!)

Published on Jan 13, 2017 noddyspuncture

"Here is the intro to 'Pirates' on my recently recapped CS80 (#2) - I recapped the voice cards and then did a quick tuning tweak."

Roland JX3p More Custom 80's patches 2!!!!

Part 2 added to this post.

Synthesizers.com Q179 Envelope++ Tour

Published on Jan 13, 2017 synthesizersdotcom

"An introduction tour of the Q179 Envelope++ module.

For more information visit http://www.synthesizers.com/q179.html

Hosted by Roger Arrick of Synthesizers.com"

All parts here.

Johnny Cash - Hurt (Moog Sub 37 + Piano Cover)

Published on Jan 13, 2017 Plexis

"Sorry for the video quality, still recording with a smartphone...

Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2hVTkUD
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Plexismusic"

New Malekko SYNC, DIN SYNC, CV GATE, SND/RTN Now Available

via @malekkoheavy

"New SYNC, DIN SYNC, CV GATE, SND/RTN are all available now at your favorite shop! Mothership SYNC info"

See the shops on the right for availability & price.

Erica Synths Black Octasource + Black Wavetable VCO // Lab Patch #02

Published on Jan 13, 2017 Erica Synths

"Black Octasource is an Octature LFO with morphing waveforms.
In this patch it is used as the only control source, it' opens VCAs, surfs wavetables & modulates the DSP.

Full info & demo on 16th of January!"

De-Generator DIY samplesynthesizer

Published on Jan 13, 2017 Andre' Laska

"here is the first official video from our new De-Generator DIY samplesynthesizer."

Note this is a TubeOhm product.

"Features:
-monophon
-Display 320x200 full color
-stereo Filter 12 dB stereo 24dB mono
- LP,BP,HP
-filter-matrix
-inbuild delay
-sample up to 20 seconds REC/PLAY
-banks with 128 Samples on SD card
-128 inbuild waveforms for the oscillator
-SD-Ram card for Samples
-record functions for sampling on the fly
-loop functions for the samples
-mod matrix
-DIY friendly
-2 free prog knobs
-step sequencer

there is an endless list with all functions we have implement now ."

a new DIY-Synth comes with some new features like sampling, stereo, effects, loop functions, mod matrix ........

This is a screenshot from Hannes , and i think , yes this is closed near the final version."