Analogue Solutions Treadstone mini synth / sequencer / fx - demo 1

Published on Dec 14, 2017 Analogue Solutions

"Demo of the Treadstone sythBlock synth.
The notes are played from Treadstone's own MIDI loop sequencer.
Effects are from Treadstone also.
No external processing.
Rhythm provided by Digitakt, with Treadstone sync'ed via MIDI.
Treadstone uses all analogue audio and modulation circuits for the synth."

Kastle v1.5 - new features & style

Published on Dec 14, 2017 Bastl Instruments

"not bad for an 8-bit synth right? recorded without any EQ or processing
v1.5 improves the original KASTLE SYNTH.

Kastle v1.5 is a pocket size modular synthesizer that runs on batteries or USB power and produces unique modulations and complex sounds. It is a lot of fun on its own but it also interfaces smoothly with other gear and greatly enhances modular system of any size. With its low price point it is perfect for anyone especially beginners!
The v1.5 version combines complex oscillator and LFO with stepped waveform generator."

PRESS RELEASE

"Our favourite synth the Kastle just got better - new version 1.5

We are really happy to announce that we have managed to improve our beloved synth Kastle. Last minute just in time for christmas!

Since the Kastle got very popular we felt like we needed to make it more sustainable. Therefore we have altered the enclosure - changing from acrylic to fiberglass material which makes it very durable. And also we have added micro USB jack as a power alternative to the AA batteries. The enclosure got smooth black matt finish with some silver and white touches and we also changed supplier for much better patch points.

The whole sound core got complete rework - making it sound much better! The ranges and smoothness is significantly increased enhancing the palette of the possible sounds.

There are now two sound generation engines running in parallel on the main output and on the secondary OSC output. You can either use them separately or mix them together by simply connecting them with a patch cable.

Therefore there are 3 new modes: the formant synthesis, noise mode and tonal noise mode. These original modes are still there and got significant improvement: phase modulation, phase distortion and track & hold modulation.

The formant mode is inspired by the Helmholz Synthesizer - one of the first synths ever built by accessing different combinations of harmonics over fundamental - creating so called formants (vowels).

The noise modes are basically a granular playback of the flash memory (where the program is stored) of the sound processing chip. In other words it is a data player of a piece of computer code (that runs the sound core of the Kastle synth) that has very distinct sonic qualities on its own - often referred to as “glitch” in aesthetic terms. However this mode is so purposeful that instead of talking about a mistake we should be talking about being true to what the true nature of Kastle truly is in very modernistic terms (it is a digital synthesizer).

Available now for 80 Eur excl. tax thru select dealers"

Roland SH 7 & Triton

Published on Dec 14, 2017 Fuzzo Frizzbeebot

"Yeah decide to drag out my thrift store Triton LE I pay 15$ large for this SH 7 patch is over driven fat even with the filter almost wide open"

"Battery Acid" Korg Volca Beats/Bass/Keys + fx pedals demo

Published on Dec 14, 2017 Mattelica

"Live take of an original track with the Korg Volca Beats + Hall of Fame Reverb Pedal, Korg Volca + DS-1 distortion pedal + Echo fx 96 pedal + Korg Volca Keys thru a Roland VS880 recorder to a Yamaha MG10xu mixer to a Canon 6D camera mic in with a 50mm 1.4 lens"

VIRUS TI ARP

Published on Dec 14, 2017 PXE02321

Roland SH 7 & Novation Ultra Nova

Published on Dec 13, 2017 Fuzzo Frizzbeebot

"Looking for the perfect mellow out synthesis match up. Waiting for my new Deep mind 12 to get even synthesizer mellow outer. Exploring the mellow outer limit's of synthesis."

Shakmat Modular Time Wizard : demo

Published on Dec 13, 2017 Shakmat Modular

"Demo and application example of Shakmat's Time Wizard"

A Very Buchla Christmas by Kyle Swisher

Published on Dec 13, 2017 Kyle Swisher

"After being heavily inspired by Warner Jepson's charming Buchla Christmas [posted here] and Pianosa's spectacular rendition of White Christmas [posted here], I am releasing 12 performances of classic, and not so classic Christmas songs performed on the Buchla Music Easel. One song will be posted each day leading up to Christmas Day 2017."

Playlist:
Buchla Music Easel: We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Buchla Music Easel: The Little Drummer Boy
Buchla Music Easel: There's Always Tomorrow
Buchla Music Easel: The Nutcracker - Coffee
Buchla Music Easel: Just Like Christmas
Buchla Music Easel: Oh Christmas Tree
Buchla Music Easel: The Most Wonderful Day Of The Year
Buchla Music Easel: You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
Buchla Music Easel: Christmas Is Here (Duet)
Buchla Music Easel: Last Christmas (Reprise)
Buchla Music Easel: Silent Night

I'll post them here on MATRIXSYNTH as they go up! Be sure to see the holidays label directly below for more synthmas spirit!

ROLAND JX-3P Synthesizer/Keyboard SN 399017

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80's vntg Yamaha CX5 Music Computer SN 001060

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"1980's YAMAHA CX5M II / 128 Super-cool addition to your DX7 era collection

Computer powers up ( check screen shots )
In the few minutes I spent checking it ...
I was able to peck in and play black a short sequence,
Got clear sound out of the FM unit's RCA outputs
All carts seem to respond correctly"

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