New 2017 Optigan Disc - DARKSOPHONE - Feat. Pall Jenkins

Published on Feb 14, 2017 optigandotcom

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"We have a new Optigan disc! From indie rock veteran Pall Jenkins (The Black Heart Procession, Three Mile Pilot) come the haunting sounds of DARKSOPHONE, featuring musical saw, Marxophone, skeletal guitar and heavy drums. Since the saw and Marxophone both have limited ranges, we’ve split the keyboard, placing the saw on the lower half and the Marxophone on the upper half. For those unfamiliar with the Marxophone, it’s a zither-like instrument that is played with a series of keys, which bounce metal hammers onto the strings for a repeated dulcimer effect. The musical saw is played with a bow, and each note has an organic vibrato and other articulations. The sparse guitar chords lend themselves to combining chord buttons for extended harmonies. The drums feature patterns in both 6/8 and 4/4. Trying slowing the disc all the way down and/or playing it backwards with the reverb cranked up for some spooky late-night shoe-gazing!"

The Korg Monologue- Part 9- Sequencing

Published on Feb 14, 2017 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the functionality of the Korg Monologue sequencer, slide, and motion functions."

All parts here.

Moffenzeef GMO Artist Samples and Alt Firmware

Published on Feb 14, 2017 Voltage Control Lab

"Exploring the Moffenzeef Modular GMO Eurorack sampler and the alternative firmware and samples available through their Github page, including artist kits from Baseck, Detroit Underground and more!

http://www.voltagecontrollab.com/2017...

Voltage Control Lab is the first school dedicated to Modular Synthesis, offering online courses and private instruction in Hardware and Software Synthesis and Sound Design. We are currently enrolling Modular 101: Intro to Eurorack for newer modular adventurers, as well as more advanced courses like Sound Design 101 and The Many Faces of Maths for more experienced sound spelunkers. Join us!"

VSL Modular Jam 20170212

Published on Feb 14, 2017 Vintage SynthLab

"Eurorack modular jam running two VCF-74 filters (based on the 1970s mini-korg filter circuit). One is being modulated from LFOs synced to a clock divider (driven by the Beatstep Pro clock output) and the other VCF-74 has white noise through it, with its LP cutoff modulated by each snare trigger via a S&H (random step generator)."

Tokarev Protosynth V1 euroCV testing 1V/oct CV control

Published on Feb 14, 2017 Konstantin T

"Testing 1V/oct CV pitch control on my Tokarev Protosynth V1 euroCV."

Tokarev goes eurorack!

Plant Music #8 – (MIDI Sprout + Piano + Organ)

Published on Feb 14, 2017 Smokey Quartz

"In this plant music experiment we get romantic with some cheeseweed (mallow) among the tall green grass. The MIDI Sprout helps the cheeseweed to serenade Ashley as she attempts to dominate it with a red rose. Can you feel the plant love?"

RetroSound Celebrates 10 Years of Synthesizer Demo Videos

10 years RetroSound vintage synthesizer demo videos on YouTube - thank you!

Published on Feb 14, 2017 RetroSound

As you all know, RetroSound's videos have become a staple here on MATRIXSYNTH. I consider them amongst the best in showcasing individual synths. Every time I see a new video come in I know it is going to be good. Below you'll find the three videos referenced in the video above, including the first. It's always fun to look back and see how far we've come over the years. Congrats RetroSound! :)

"(c)2017 vintage synthesizer demos by RetroSound

Thank you for all the likes, comments and for your time! :)

Especially a big thank you to Jones from matrixsynth.com
http://www.matrixsynth.com/

and UVI
http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi
for the support.

The RetroSound vintage synthesizer channel on youtube have been around for over ten years now. Unbelievable for me. At the beginning I had no idea that once something big would come of it.

Now we have 15.000.000 views and 36.000 subscribers and a few hater. :D But all are welcome. No religion! No borders! We are one world. Enjoy the music, make your own music, try it and have fun. This is the message.

Many thanks to my loyal fans over all the years. I will never call for donate or something but if you like my work then I'm happy if you support me and buy a music album. Enjoy the videos! Thank you. :)

Roland Juno-60 Analog Synthesizer (first RetroSound synthesizer demo video ever)

Uploaded on Jan 24, 2007 RetroSound

"(c)2007 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound
The Juno-60 with some self made retro-sounds in action.

Sorry for the bad sound and video quality. This is my first synth demo vid on YouTube. :)"

Roland TR-808 - Famous Drum Beats

Published on Feb 21, 2014 RetroSound

E-MU Emulator II + Moog Source Analog Synthesizer "Heart Of Noise" by RetroSound

Published on Oct 26, 2016 RetroSound

Clickbate by ngarjuna

Published on Jan 16, 2017 ngarjuna

"ngarjuna returns with new songs, new sounds and fresh inspiration. 'Clickbate' continues to push the envelope in combining traditional-ish east coast lines with his fresh, musical take on west coast synthesis. Infused with topical, wry political sarcasm the narrative displays a sincere love for the twisted and the absurd.​ Available Valentine's Day, 2017 iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, YouTube [above], Bandcamp and wherever else new music is sold."

Slight NSFW warning: the album art features elephants in looooove. ;)

HOHNER HS-2/E Phase Distortion (iPD) Synthesizer SN 10092

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"Not often found for sale this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking for that crystaline clean sound found in contemporary dance music like EDM, Ambient and Techno amongst many other genres. Hohner issue the Casio VZ-10M many described as Casios greatest and most powerful synthesizer ever made...

Specs:
Polyphony: 16 voices
Oscillators: iPD (Interactive Phase Distortion) synthesis tone generator with 8 waveforms (DCO,DCW,DCA similar to the CZ series)
Memory: 64 preset, 64 user patches, 64 patch external cartridge
Control: MIDI
Date: 1988"

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Professionally Restored Roland Jupiter 6 Keyboard Synthesizer

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"Fresh off the bench, this Jupiter has just been given a full clean bill of health.

arrived in bad shape, badly corroded control panel and dead voices.

An extensive amount of work has been carried out:
Replaced control panel and bender/modulation board panel,
Full recap, and extensive PSU rebuild.
Re-Calibrated
Fresh Battery and factory presets loaded.
All panel controls cleaned and lubricated
Keybed stripped and cleaned

This is a serious power house of a synth, I'm sure I don't need to describe it to you since you have no business buying one if you do not know what you are looking at."

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