Understanding Sound Design on the Volca FM - Episode 2: Operators

Published on Oct 13, 2017 Oscillator Sink

"Welcome to the second episode in the series where we dive into sound design and patch creation on the Korg Volca FM. In this episode we talk about what Operators are and the key parameters we have to shape the sound they make."

All parts here.

Wiard Malekko Bunny - eurorack modular synth

Published on Oct 13, 2017 DavidH

"Turing-perturbed sequence"

Mystic Circuits - 0HP Vactrol LPG

Published on Oct 13, 2017 DivKidVideo

"Eli from Mystic Circuits brings is a little package of awesomeness with his new 0HP passive in line accessories for euro rack modular synths. In this video I have the 0HP Vactrol LPG (low pass gate) which sings beautifully, has a little clipping with higher/longer CV and also a mix input for passing through unaffected audio to mix with the LPG output. But as this is passive the LPG out and mix in pass through get all compressed smushed up together. What a great use of 0HP! :)"

Moog Music: The Mad Thereminist

Published on Oct 13, 2017 Moog Music Inc

"Happy Friday the 13th -- We've been so inspired by the entries we've received to the Moog Halloween Theremin Video Contest, that we decided to make our own. For info on the contest, visit: https://www.moogmusic.com/news/2017-h...

Watch the video above, if you dare, to see what happens late into the night at the Moog Factory on this unluckiest of days....

And if you feel inspired by this unearthly tale of terror, don't forget that there is still time to enter the Moog Halloween Theremin Video Contest before October 26.

All Theremini's purchased during the month of October from participating Moog Dealers will come with a free gig bag.
[see the dealer banners on the right, here on MATRIXSYNTH!]

For more information on the free gig bag, visit: https://www.moogmusic.com/news/free-g...

Music by Wayne Kirby
Special thanks to Wayne Kirby"

Let's Play with Zeeon

Published on Oct 13, 2017 Tim Webb

"BeepStreet wowed us in the past with Sunrizer! Now their latest app, Zeeon, continues in that tradition with some epic sounds in an easy to use package! If you've enjoyed this series please consider supporting it by becoming a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/discchord If you'd prefer to help on a monthly basis, instead of per video, there is a monthly Patreon campaign: https://www.patreon.com/discchord_com

Be sure to visit http://discchord.com for the latest music app news!"

iTunes: Zeeon synth - BeepStreet

New Eventide H9000 to Support Max/MSP Patches?

Soviet Space Child sent in news of the new Eventide H9000 effects processor.

There's a rumor that it will support Max/MSP patches. Whether that means integration with an external computer running Max/MSP, or actually hosting them natively, we will have to wait and see.

via Eventide does hint at it up front:

"Hello! My name is Jack Impink. I am an electronic musician by trade, working with both gear and software. I like to use older equipment alongside programs like Max/MSP to see what kind of odd sounds will be produced. I’ve been working in the Eventide Labs beta testing the H9000, and I can’t wait to show you what I’ve been finding so far.

First and foremost, the big news: Eventide will be unveiling the H9000 at the 143rd AES Convention on October 18th, 2017! You may have seen some footage of the unit from a certain promotional video already, but in this blog we’ll be going a little deeper. Tune in to see what features we’re working on and any hidden gems that I discover along the way.

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DSP Synthesizers USB-MIDI2CV - "The most simple MIDI to CV interface"

via DSP Synthesizers

"Add MIDI to Note-CV/Gate to any synth/rack from any computer/phone/tablet.

The USB-MIDI2CV adds MIDI to your analog synth or eurorack from a USB-MIDI interface.

Features:

USB-HID compliant, no drivers required
1 volt/octave 5 octaves 11-bit DAC output for notes & pitchbend
5 volt gate output for key on/off
3.5mm jacks for CV/Gate
Micro-USB jack for computer/phone/tablet
Includes 0,5m USB-A to Micro-USB cable."

Eurorack Modular Videos by rustyjaw

Dusk Published on Jun 12, 2017

Two videos recommended and sent my way via John L Rice. The second is further below.

"A simple ambient jam for the summer.

Some quick patch notes:

First (plucked string) voice:
Rings and STO sequenced by Copper Traces Seek

Bassline and "lead":
Pittsburgh Modular Synth Box (bassline) and Industrial Music Electronics Piston Honda MkII (slow lead) both sequenced by Stillson Hammer Mk II

Background melodies:
Synthesis Tehcnology E330 - sequenced by Stillson Hammer Mk II
Intellijel Dixie II (and multed copy of Dixie II melody recorded into Morphagene) sequenced by Make Noise Rene (Rene X input from Zularic Repetitor)

Fiters:
Three Sisters - plucked string voice and background melodies
AJH MiniMod VCF - bassline
AJH Sonic XV - lead

Effects:
Mutable Instruments Clouds x2 (looping delay mode on both)
Make Noise Erbe Verb (plucked strings sound, and background melodies)
Make Noise Echophon - background melodies
Dual Looping Delay (plucked strings)
Zvex Instant Lo-fi Junky (lead)"


Colloidal Flow

Published on Sep 3, 2017

"A reworking of the last patch I posted. This is a significantly different take, focusing on the ambient and drone with the sequenced parts blended in more.

PADS:
VCOs: E330 Multimode VCO (in Wavetable mode) into Clouds looping delay

PADS 2:
Direct outs from STO (sine) and Dixie II into clouds reverb

PLUCKY SYNTHS:
VCOs: STO and Dixie II
Sequencer: Turing Machine into uScale II, uScale A and B outs going to each VCO
Envelopes: Quadra
Envelope Triggers: Zularic Repetitor
Delay: Dual Looping Delay

16th NOTE SEQ:
VCO: Piston Honda MkII
Sequencer: Stillson Hammer Mk II
Filter: MiniMod VCF
Envelope (VCA and filter): Quadra

Variations in the bassline are from the Assignable A and B inputs on the SHMkII, they are being fed random S&H from the Ultra Random Analog, a multed copy of the S&H feeds into the shift input on the uScale, so both sets of sequences change at the same time.

KICK:
VCO: the sub bass out from STO into Pittsburgh Synth Box LPG in, triggered by output 4 from Zularic Repetitor"

Inventive Pocket Operator Case - iPhone 3G Cases

Thought this was pretty cool.

via MATRIXSYNTH reader, Jeremy:

"I had a cool idea to use an old iPhone G3 case I had lying around for my Pocket Operator. Turns out they are almost the same size as the old iPhone. It worked so well I bought new ones to use. All you need to do is put the PO in the case upside down and cut some holes for your audio jacks."

Upside down for the hanger to fit through the charging gap in the case as you can see in the pics. Simple, affordable, and smart solution. Think of of the case styles out there to customize it as well.

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modular shades #14 | pantone 437 | random ambient modular music

Published on Oct 13, 2017 Elinch

"in the center are 3 random granular sequences (internal random lfo controls starting points) of the orthogonal devices er-301 (starting material: 30 seconds loop, mutable instruments rings randomly sequenced by the disting mk4).

at the beginning, a ring modulation (intellijel dixie 2 / make noise sto) is alternately heard with a sound sequence of the make noise morphagene. both go through the zvex instant lo-fi junky in the tape delay of the disting mk4.
the noisy sounds comes from the dreadbox gamma and go into the 4ms dld. volume is controlled by batumi.

from 05:43
mutable instruments rings randomly sequenced from the malice voltage block and then goes into mutable instruments clouds. the bass comes from the dreadbox omikron. the drums-like sound is produced by dreadbox lamda in self-oscillation.

recorded live with tascam dr 100. no audio processing.
for the best listening experience listen to the video with headphones or good speakers."