MATRIXSYNTH

Roland MC-202 analog synthesizer, near-mint w/ original box

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

Taylor McFerrin - Full Performance (Live on KEXP) w/ the DSI Sequential Prophet-6

Published on Mar 13, 2018 KEXP

Dave Smith Instruments Sequential Prophet-6 on synth duties.

"http://KEXP.ORG presents Taylor McFerrin performing live improvisations in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 11, 2017.

Host: John Gilbreath
Audio Engineer: Tom Hall
Cameras: Alaia D'Alessandro & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Justin Wilmore

http://kexp.org
http://www.taylormcferrin.com"

Roland TR-8S Sounds

Published on Mar 14, 2018 Perfect Circuit Audio

"The Roland TR-8S is an updated version of the TR-8 drum machine that has the ACB (analog circuit behavior) models of the TR-606, TR-707, TR-727, TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines as well as the addition of sample playback from and SD card. The TR-8S version also has an updated sequencer and effects.

TR-8S available here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/r..."

---
Supporters of MATRIXSYNTH get %10 off at Perfect Circuit Audio!

New CEM and SSM Chip Clones

A few new CEM and SSM chips for the DIYers out there.

First we have Latvian CEM Synth IC clones from ALFA:

AS3310 Voltage Controlled Envelope Generator. CEM3310 pin-to-pin compatible
AS3320 Voltage controlled filter. Improved CEM3320 pin-to-pin compatible
AS3330 Dual Voltage Controled Amplifier (VCA). Improved CEM3330 replacement.
AS3340, AS3345 Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO). CEM3340, CEM3345 pin-to-pin compatible
AS3360 Dual Voltage Controled Amplifier (VCA). CEM3360 pin-to-pin compatible
AS16M1 Serial Controlled, 16-Channel SPCO Switch

Next, Coolaudio [Behringer] announced they are working on new SSM chip clones (news via Soviet Space Child):

"Now that we have successfully cloned the famous Curtis 3340 and 3320 synth chips, we are now looking into reviving the great sounding SSM2044 and SSM2033 chips."

Sound Semiconductor recently announced the SSI2164 QUAD VCA.

And last, but definitely not least, considering, Curtis Electro Music announced the CEM3340 VCO re-issue in 2016.

For a list of CEM and SSM chips in synthesizers see Wikipedia here.

For previous posts including some with demos, see the corresponding labels below.

This post, like all posts, is an FYI that this all exists. It's up to makers and DIYers to decide where they get their chips. This post is worth reading.

Electro Traveller - Deluge at the River

Published on Mar 14, 2018 Metunar

"Synthstrom Deluge performance at the Thur river near Bischofszell in Switzerland.
This time i used the Deluge to play some tracks i recorded in Ableton Live.
The tracks include:
- Bass = Mutable Instruments Ambika
- Synth 1 = Dave Smith OB6
- Synth 2 = Vermona PERfourMER MK 2
- Drums = Roland TR626 (BD, SD, HH), Jomox AirBase 99 (Clap, Rim), Yamaha PTX8 (Toms)

http://www.metunar.ch"

Dreadbox Abyss 4-Voice Analogue Synthesizer

Published on Mar 14, 2018 Jyoti Mishra

"A wonderful little 4-voice, single VCO polysynth!"

Pocket Operator PO-33 K.O. - Orchestral

Published on Mar 14, 2018 Alex S.

"I found these sample CDs from the 90s and decided to upload a selection to the K.O."

Yamaha Joins with Allihoopa to Give TENORI-ON Musicians the Optimal Sharing Experience

The press release:

"BUENA PARK, Calif. (March 13, 2018) – Yamaha has partnered with social network Allihoopa, empowering users of the Yamaha TNR mobile music-making apps to share their work and collaborate online.

The two iOS apps make up the mobile version of the Yamaha TENORI-ON, the groundbreaking electronic musical instrument. These apps allow intuitive music creation via a simple, user-friendly interface, without the need for specialized training.

The Allihoopa partnership allows musicians to collaborate with the world using a mobile device. TNR-iOS users create music using the original TNR-i and its electronic-music counterpart, TNR-e. Once they have a finished piece, they can “Drop” it and share directly with the Allihoopa community. From there, others can 'Pick Up' the track, add recording elements of their choosing and 'Drop' it back to Allihoopa for further collaboration.

'TNR-i and TNR-e users now have a new way to share and collaborate with others,' says Nate Tschetter, marketing manager, Music Production, Yamaha Corporation of America. 'Yamaha and Allihoopa encourage creativity by helping music-makers around the world share ideas and inspire each other.'

For more information about the iOS version of the world-renowned TENORI-ON, please visit http://4wrd.it/TENORI-ONIOS

For more information about Allihoopa, please visit https://allihoopa.com"

Tiptop Z8000 + Sequential Switch Videos by Station 252

Tiptop Z8000 + Sequential Switch part 1 from Station 252 on Vimeo.

"I new about the existence of sequential switches for a long time and recently finally had a chance to try it out. I was so impressed with the results that I bought two Doepfer A-151 Quad Sequential Switches. Those little gems are an amazing addition to Tiptop Z8000 sequencer

This video is the first patch I came up with.

Z8000 - 4 vertical 4 step sequencers are connected to the first A-151, they share the same clock and are simultaneously reset to 3 steps by the Tiptop Trigger Riot. The output of the sequential switch is connected to Tiptop QuantiZer which in turn is driving Z3000 oscillator.

Circadian Rhythms - channels 5-8 are connected to the second A-151, the output of which is driving a pair of Z4000 VC ADSRs for The VCA and Filter FM.

The Sequential switches are reset to 8 step by the Circadian Rhythms.

The voice is quite simple: Z3000 sine wave > Tiptop Fold Processor (fold is modulated by a sine wave doepfer LFO and the offset is modulated by the horizontal 16 step sequence from Z8000 slewed by Make Noise Math) > Z2040

The bass drum is Tiptop BD808

http://tiptopaudio.com/z8000/

http://www.doepfer.de/a151.htm"

CLICK FOR MORE »

Division 6 Business Card Sequencer Enclosures

via Division 6

"An enclosure kit is now available for the sequencer. The top panel is a PCB, and the sides and bottom are made from laser-cut acrylic."

You can find them here.