MATRIXSYNTH

Yamaha sonogenic Keytar 「SHS-500」 INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO

Published on May 6, 2019 Yamaha Corporation

They nailed my playing technique at 1:01 and again at 1:13 after a few drinks.

"sonogenic Keytar 「SHS-500」 INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO

1. JAM FUNCTION
- Play along with your favorite songs

2. INSTRUMENT VOICES AND EFFECTS
- Choose one of 30 voices plus effects

3. MIDI CONNECTIONS
- Connect to a computer or smart device , MIDI device"

Also worth a watch: NAMM 2019 Yamaha Sonogenic Keytar

New SoundForce DCO Eurorack Module

SoundForce DCO - short demo video Published on May 6, 2019 SoundForce

"SoundForce introduces a digitally controlled oscillator module for Eurorack

The SoundForce DCO is an oscillator for Eurorack based on the architecture of the Juno-60/106 oscillator section. It is a modern homage to that sound using technology from the future. It provides true analog waveforms with digital stability.

Some tech-talk:
A DCO is not an all-analog VCO but also not a digital oscillator. It’s an hybrid design that combines the best of both. Similarly to some VCO’s, the DCO generates its core waveform, the saw wave, by charging a capacitor in an op-amp integrator configuration. A VCO will restart the waveform cycle when the signal has reached its maximum amplitude. But the DCO starts an new cycle when a micro-controller, a small computer chip, commands it to. The micro-controller also controls the rate at which the capacitor is charging, hence the frequency of the oscillator. As with a digital oscillator, the DCO acquires the CV input voltages and turns them into numbers that will later set the frequency of the oscillator. This is done inside the micro-controller using 16 bits sigma-delta analog to digital converters. All signals are true analog signals: the PULSE wave is derived from the SAW wave using a comparator and the SUB oscillators are generated using a flip-flop IC. Furthermore, the use of a very modern micro-controller with built-in 32 bits timers have improved the frequency accuracy a lot compared to the original design.

If you want to dive deeper in the technicalities of DCOs, check out this video from GOLT! [posted here]

Features:
The SoundForce DCO features 10 slide pots (faders) reminiscent of the vintage Roland synths. 5 sound sources are available: SAW, PULSE, SUB1 (1 octave lower), SUB2 (2 octaves lower) and NOISE. The built-in mixer allows you to mix them together using the faders and the MIX output jack. The PULSE has manual pulse width control, as well as PWM with a CV input and an attenuator. An FM input is also available with an attenuator. The oscillator can be hard synced to another oscillator using the SYNC input.

Specifications:
– 16HP
– Frequency range : 20Hz – 14kHz
– Depth: 24mm (+ power connector)
– Power: +12V 82mA, -12V 26mA
– V/OCT input range -3 to 7V
– FM input range -5V to 5V
– PWM input range -5V to 5V

Price and availability:
The module will be shown on the SoundForce booth this week at Superbooth (booth O501) along with some more upcoming modules. It’s available right now to pre-order at 229 euros incl. VAT (189 euros outside of Europe) on the SoundForce webshop. It will be shipping in June."

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Interesting side note: this is post 180,000 on the site.

New AEMIT Modular Videos

Three new videos have been added to the announcement post here.

Korg Trident

Published on May 6, 2019 Steven R. Sellick

"1 track of the Trident played live."

And one more from Steven R. Sellick featuring a few synths running through a Lexicon 224.

Lexicon 224

Published on Jul 16, 2017 Steven R. Sellick

"Gotta love a reverb with faders. Synths are SH-5, Jupiter and CS-80. Also a guitar fed thru the SH-5."

Elektron Digitone Keys?

Check out the auto created search terms on the left typing in "elektron digit" You should see Elektron Digitone Keys. I captured that screenshot myself after receiving a tip from Soviet Space Child. I've never performed a search on Thommann's website before, nor have I ever searched for Elektron Digitone Keys, so that isn't my search history. It's suggested results from Thommann. Now the question of course is, is it based on their backend list of available and coming products, or is it based on the common searches on the site? We'll find out come SUPERBOOTH next week. Until then, listen to Elektron's teaser here.

Buchla 200e AccentPlay

Published on May 6, 2019 Todd Barton

"Working the CV...."

Korg Minilogue XD and Behringer Model D | analog in action

Published on May 6, 2019 Synth & Sundry

"The just released Korg Minilogue XD is responsible for the main melodies while the Behringer Model D is on bass duties, sequenced by Ableton Live. Percussion is also provided by Ableton Live with sequence switching performed on the Push 2.

See how parameters tweaked on the fly sound and the kinds of sounds you can get out of the latest Minilogue variant while couched in the warm embrace of the Model D and its rich analog bass tone."