MATRIXSYNTH

Tuesday, December 25, 2018

OP-Z Sending Program Change to JU-06

Published on Dec 25, 2018 Matt Craven

"I haven't worked out how to manually change this in the OP-Z settings yet, but I did work out that when OP-Z is on midi channel 1 - pattern 1 sends program change to JU-06 patch 11 (first patch). Pattern 9 changes JU-06 to patch 21 (first patch in bank 2)"

ELEKTRONIKA EM-26 RAREST VINTAGE SOVIET USSR ANALOG VOCODER SYNTHESIZER

Published on Dec 25, 2018 GLvintageSHOP

"Electronika EM-26 portable vocoder is intended for synthesis the voice or external signals, has internal strings ton-generator, analyzer-synthesizer, modulations and vocoder effects."

Update: some pics via this auction

"Electronika EM-26 portable vocoder is intended for synthesis the voice or external signals, has internal strings ton-generator, analyzer-synthesizer, modulations and vocoder effects.

Control panel include 4 sections: VIBRATO, VOCODER, STRINGS and LEVEL, also panel near left of the keyb for pitch and other control.

VIBRATO section has sliders - accent, depth and rate
VOCODER - chorus knobs (on, mode), mic/vocoder level
STRINGS - on/off, level, violin/cello, sustain
LEVEL - mic, line A, line C
Keyboard PANEL: main level, pitch, interval, octave, pitch bend
CONNECTION (1/4 jack): mic in, line A,C, phones, output, pedal, power.

The supply voltage of the unit - 220-230V/50Hz. For use it with 110/127V, a voltage converter is necessary/ not added.

MADE IN USSR"

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Free Ableton Live Instrument Holiday Giveaway- The Estey Reed Organ

Published on Dec 24, 2018 Expanding Sound

"download it free at
http://expandingsound.com/product/hol...

Laurie Anne
http://m.soundcloud.com/laurieanneoff...

Enjoy this years Holiday Giveaway- Ableton Live Reed Organ Instrument

A fellow musician friend Laurie Ann invited me over to check out her Estey reed organ (or field organ as she referred to it). Naturally I had to sample it! Reeds have such a great sound to them. The pump action style of playing with your feet is very fun. It can be a little on the noisy side, so I decided to sample the organ by filling the chambers with air and letting the reeds play out. I proceeded to sample the organ while pumping it full of air to get the mechanism sound. With your pump pedal potentiometer located in the instrument rack, you can add the amount of foot pump sound into the samples being played. It turned out to be a very cool effect.

The song I made in the demo video came out quite dark. I find it humorous. When I make the demo videos songs for each video I don't start the process with a melody, or even an idea. I usually let the sound itself inspire me to make music based on its tonal structure. In this specific case I think the music was more reactionary. Most Christmas music is so upbeat! All I've heard lately are these holly jolly songs and I think I was just interested in going somewhere else with the tone.

Anyway, I hope you dig the free instrument, and if you can please check out Laurie Annes Music. She was nice enough to let me sample the organ and share with everyone. I think it came out great."

Roland MX-1: 4 Years Later Review

Published on Dec 24, 2018 MR TUNA Music

"The Roland MX-1 is a digital mixer built to work with a combination of different instruments, but especially with Roland-branded USB-specific equipment like the AIRA series, or Roland Boutique series. It's got some unique features like TR-style effect-sequencing, and simulated side-chaining effects... but in some areas I have found a little frustrating.

The day they announced the Roland MX-1 I pretty much knew it was for me. I was already a committed AIRA user with the System-1, TB-3, and TR-8... the MX-1 seemed like a no-brainer with audio/MIDI over USB and additional inputs for my gear.

It's been almost 4 years since getting that 1st MX-1, and my set-up has grown exponentially since then, with more synths and machines, including 2 more MX-1s.

There are strengths and weaknesses to anything, and I try and touch base on what makes the MX-1 unique as compared to other mixers, especially as it fits into my setup, with its playable 'instrument-like' abilities; but also I'll spend some time talking about where it has left me wanting... you know, like a review of some kind.

It's a 4-years-in review!!"

H9 Max MEGA Factory Preset DEMO (No talk) // Eventide H9 Max Demo

Published on Dec 24, 2018 Ron Cavagnaro

"This is an exploration covering most of the Factory FX presets on the Eventide H9. The loop material was sequenced with the synthstrom deluge controlling all of the following instruments and gear: novation circuit, emx1, novation bass station 2, roland system 1 promars plugout, ju-06, jp08, jx03, rc505 loopstation, mx1 performance mixer.

The EMX1 was not affected by the aux send that was used on the MX1 in order to maintain how the effects may feel in a full mix. The aux send also uses some dry signal because it sounded better using a balance of both.

Please note that this is the H9 MAX, which includes all of the algorithms, if you get a lower version, such as H9 Core it will not have all of these presets!

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Monday, December 24, 2018

OB-6: Merry Lisztmas (Weihnachtsbaum, #3)

Published on Dec 24, 2018 Kris Lennox

"'Shepherds at the Manger' (In dulci jubilo) by Liszt. This work forms part of Liszt's wonderful 'Weihnachtsbaum' ('Christmas Tree). Not a set well-known within the piano-playing world - but certainly a fantastic set. As well as this piece, #'s 2, 6, and (especially) 9 are great pieces I'll likely record in the future; #2 on synth, and the others on piano (due to the wider range).

Weihnachtsbaum, written for Liszt's granddaughter Daniela von Bulow, was premiered on Christmas day. Hence this post on Christmas day :)

Just a quick sight-read through the score on this recording, but very interesting to hear the piece on the Oberheim. Liszt's instructions indicate the work is to be played on either piano or harmonium, but who knows: he may have enjoyed the piece on synth.

Merry Christmas to everyone - have a great day.
All best
Kris"