MATRIXSYNTH

Hexmix System Features - Befaco.org

Published on Nov 21, 2017 Befacosynth

"This video outlines the features of our Hexmix system. A set of two modules that offers a complete performance mixer in eurorack format.

Six channels with clickless mutes and EQ per channel as well as a softer EQ in master section.

Hexpander offfers three ausxiliar sends with stereo returns, PFL system, individual outputs per channel and a balanced output."

See this post for additional details on the Hex Mix VCA.

After Work - Live Session by Jens Aderholz (Elektron Octatrack/Digitakt/RYTM & Novation PEAK)

Published on Nov 21, 2017 Jens Aderholz

"After Work Live Session by Jens Aderholz

Gear:
Elektron Octatrack
Elektron Digitakt
Elektron Analog Rytm
Novation Peak"

Ambient Exploration 012 - Furthrrrr ambient drone

Published on Nov 21, 2017 Fading Canvas

"Furthrrrr Generator providing the sound, pitch done manually through quantized Rene. Carrier VCO frequency modulated by modulator VCO in clocked sample & hold mode. Maths clocked by Octocontroller and 4MS RCD doing slow envelopes to RYO 3xVCA. Sound going through Rainmaker and Erbe-Verb, slowly lifting it into space. A bunch of LFO's subtle touching Rainmaker, Erbe, and the Generator in various ways. Little compression done in Ableton Live."

Vintage Yamaha CS-50 Keyboard Synthesizer

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Understanding Sound Design on the Volca FM - Episode 6: Velocity Sensitivity

Published on Nov 21, 2017 Oscillator Sink

"Here's the sixth episode in the series where we explore sound design and patch creation on the Korg Volca FM. In this episode we talk about how to apply velocity sensitivity to add an extra dimension to your patches"

All parts here.

GMSN! Synth Voice & Campstove DIY! // Synthfest 2017

Published on Nov 21, 2017 DivKidVideo

"Rob from Glasgow Make Some Noise (GMSN!) takes us through his synth voice, tiny thin skiffs, new cases (12U slipper - lovely stuff!) and cooking up SMD/SMT DIY breaking bad style on a camping stove. All from Sound on Sound magazines Synthfest 2017"

"Spaceship Mars"

Published on Nov 21, 2017 Bob I. Gomez

"Synthesizer, Prophet 6, Music"

Blinksonic° Releases Free PROCESSORZ° v2 - FX Periodic Table for Reaktor 6

Published on Nov 17, 2017 BLINKSONIC°

Get it here.

"Smash n’ remix anything in your Blocks with PROCESSORZ° 2, the FX Periodic Table !

After months of collaboration, 50 exchanged mails, lots of experimentations, Sandy Small and I, are really proud to present this new contribution to the Reaktor User Library.

PROCESSORZ° is a cool combination of 25 colorful effects which can be played in real time as an instruments via a Midi keyboard.

Remix, smash and twist your tracks in real time. Add glitch movements and make your mix scream.

All effects can be launch instantly or in locked position.

Originally taken from Blinksonic° SUBSTANZ° Groovebox, PROCESSORZ° is a classic remix concept transposed here in the Blocks framework.

This new version brings compatibility for triggering the effects via incoming CV/Gate inside a Block patch.
All the structure and effects have been rebuild in Core by Sandy which brings a complete optimisation with the Block framework. The GUI have also been reshaped.

Each effects have 2 basics calibrated parameters which can be controled via the A/B modulations from any devices or sources available inside your block.

To get a bonus of expressivity, this modulation events can be turned on and off via MIDI, the same way you press on effects buttons. Instant twickling !!

A switch is available if you want to use the Pitchbend and the Modwheel of your keyboard to control the modulation of each effect parameters.

PROCESSORZ° can be plugged to 4 different stereo sources inside your block.

The effect dose of each tracks can be set with the 4 sends control knobs.

These knobs can also receive A/B modulations.

Also a new feature in this version, we made the choice to choose from 3 different routings of the signal path :
- Parallel,
- Serial,
- an experimental one which is both Parallel/Serial for creating highly exaggerated processed signal.

PROCESSORS also works pretty well as a plugin effect inside your DAW (Ableton Live, Maschine, Logic).

We want it hybrid, means, compatible with Blocks but playable as an external VST or AudioUnit.

A special ensemble version comes in the package with a pre-mounted block with 2 LFO blocks (from ROUNDS) and PROCESSORZ wired to 8 inputs and the main output.

You can choose between 3 panel sets :
- « Default » with only the block Processorz visible,
- « Edit Modulation » that shows the PROCESSORZ and the 2 LFO Blocks,
- « Small View » with a minimal view of the block.

I also add some features for the lucky owners of NKS controllers. Mainly all the parameters are mapped and light guide is set following the effect colors on Komplete Kontrol keyboards. Basically, it’s fully NKS ready.

PROCESSORZ° is as minimalist as powerful for adding some vibrant audio events and changing dimension of any sounds. Many combinations are possible with this kind of FX periodic table.

The ice on the cake, PROCESSORZ° comes with 117 snapshots created by renown sound designer as Richard Devine, Alex Retsis, Paul Peanuts, Matt Subjex and Sylvain Stoppani.

We hope you will express all your sonic creativity with this tool.
Special mention to Sandy Small that really push the original concept to a high level of quality.
PROCESSORZ is a free contribution, but if you want to reward the works Sandy did, you can donate via paypal : paypal.me/sandymsmall

If it’s not already the case, there’s still plenty of premium ensembles to get on the website :
www.blinksonic.com
info@blinksonic.com"

MIDI Sprout for iOS Released

Note this app requires MIDI Sprout hardware.

via iTunes: MIDI Sprout - Data Garden

"Use this app with your MIDI Sprout to listen to your plants!

Plug your MIDI Sprout into the Lightning port using an iConnectMIDI1 cable. Turn on your MIDI Sprout and listen to your plants play harmonious sounds designed by our team of artists. Experience the way patterns and melodies change in relationship to fluctuations in your environment."

And the press release:

"Data Garden announces release of MIDI Sprout for iOS, a device that lets plants play music through an iPhone.

In 2014 Data Garden Kickstarted MIDI Sprout, a device to connect plants to synthesizers, allowing them to produce generative music in real time. After years of presenting this work in installations and refining the technology itself they are announcing its integration into the iOS platform. “We are very excited to release this new app into the world,” says Joe Patitucci, Founder and Co-Director of Data Garden. “The original MIDI Sprout helped our fans recreate the experience of our live installations at home, but there was a learning curve as a MIDI Sprout only worked alongside synthesizers or computer programs that required sound design experience. That all changes now. Our team was able to produce an app with built-in instruments designed especially for plants to play. With our new app, listening to plants is as easy as plugging MIDI Sprout into your iPhone.”

MIDI Sprout for iOS consists of the original MIDI Sprout with a MIDI to Lightning cable that allows users to plug the device into their iPhone. The package also comes with two sensors that stick onto the plant and are connected to the MIDI Sprout device. The sensors detect very small electrical fluctuations that occur over the surface of the plant’s leaves. The MIDI Sprout converts these signals into MIDI information that is sent to the phone where it is processed into sound, thereby allowing the plant’s biorhythms to control digital instruments in real time.

'This is just the beginning,” muses Jon Shapiro, Co-Director of Data Garden. “Not only will this easy-to-use version allow us to bring plant music to more people, but it serves as a platform for us to start building really interesting networking features. It’s a platform for other forms of biodata sonification as well. We’re looking forward to working with our community to develop features so that listening to their plants can be as magical at home as it is in their imagination' Shapiro added."