MATRIXSYNTH

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Glitchmachines - Convex

Published on Sep 10, 2019 Glitchmachines

Glitchmachines - Convex - 01 Overview
Glitchmachines - Convex - 02 Interface
Glitchmachines - Convex - 03 Processing
Glitchmachines - Convex - 04 Modulation

$49 via Glitchmachines

"Convex is a multi-effects processor designed to facilitate the creation of contorted artifacts, syncopated patterns and skewed digital textures.

Based around three classic effects; multimode filter, pitch shifter and delay, Convex generates dynamic variations of the input signal by crossfading between two instances of each effect and modulating their key parameters using an extensive array of control modules.

From mellow dub delays to mind-blowing glitch sequences, Convex brings a broad range of exciting effects to your sound design arsenal.

Convex features two Pitch Shifters, two Digital Delays and two Multimode Filters. You can crossfade between each instance of the processors, making it possible to create complex morphing effects. Driving its core are 4 LFOs with optional tempo sync and 2 envelope followers which can have their output inverted or combined using mixers and multipliers.

Several key parameters can be modulated using the LFOs, envelope followers, mod mixers, mod multipliers and mod inverters. These parameters feature dedicated mod source menus and depth knobs. Aside from processing audio signals within your DAW, real-time processing of external signals is especially interesting in combination with the envelope followers.

Dual Pitch, Delay & Filter FX
Dual Env Followers
4 Flexible LFOs with Sync
Dual Mixers, Mults & Inverters
Scalable User Interface
70+ Factory Presets
Win/Mac VST/AU 32/64bit"

ZONKULATOR at NorthEast Noise Fest 2019

Published on Sep 10, 2019 Bill T Miller

ZONKULATOR / Bill T Miller of Orgy Of Noise @ NorthEastNoiseFest 2019.
THANX to ALL who were there ! - MORE at http://ZONKULATOR.com

- BTM battery powered NOISE rig featuring Landscape Instruments StereoField & Burnkit2600 bleepkit ( custom built by BtM ) & Waterhed CircuitBenT voice changer & Teenage Engineering PO12 PocketOperator DrumMachine & KORG mini-kaoss pad into TASCAM DR05 recorder.

- VIDEO by Sheri Hausey & Bill T Miller. Editing by BTM & ZiggyCat at Headroom Boston. Polaroid snapshot courtesy of Sam / Pain Chain. Mega THANX to Steve Davis of +DOG+ for hosting fest.

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Dr. John Chowning -Keynote Address | Knobcon 2019

Published on Sep 10, 2019 Under the Big Tree

"I first met Dr. John Chowning, the discoverer of frequency modulation as a powerful algorithm for synthesis, at the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA) at Stanford in the early 90's. He was a brilliant, kind gentleman then, and nothing has changed in the subsequent decades. I thought it important to document his address, and subsequent lecture on the history of FM synthesis, for the future. Apologies for the sound quality - there was an enormous air conditioner running full blast behind him. But the substance is what counts, and hearing the words of this giant of the synthesizer realm."

Also see: MMTA SYNTHFEST 2013: Dave Bristow & The History of Yamaha FM Synthesis

Update:

Dr. John Chowning - The History of FM Synthesis | Knobcon 2019

Published on Sep 11, 2019 Under the Big Tree

"Dr. John Chowning is a legendary scientist, musician, and composer best known for the discovery of frequency modulation (FM) synthesis for musical applications. He did not invent the Yamaha DX7 synthesizer, but he discovered the principles underlying the technology, and worked tirelessly to get it into the hands of a company that would develop it into a product. That product, the DX7, became one of the best selling synthesizers of all time.

Dr. Chowning's lecture at Knobcon 2019 delves into the history of the discovery of FM, as well as detailed information on how it works, ending with the creation of the DX7. This discussion is dense and scholarly, but has charts and animations to help explain the principles of the topic. It is a long lecture, but will bear fruit to the student of electronic music that is willing to delve in.

My apologies for the quality of the camera work - it was hand held for two hours. But I hope that the quality of the content transcends the quality of the recording."

Exhibit Hall Walkthrough - Knobcon 2019

Published on Sep 10, 2019 Under the Big Tree

"For those synth enthusiasts that would have liked to attend Knobcon 2019 but couldn't, here's a quick walkthrough of the exhibit hall.

Under the Big Tree is Nick Peck's YouTube channel, focused on music and sound design equipment and techniques, composition, production and performance of music, modular synthesizers and electronic music in general, and tabletop board games.

http://www.underthebigtree.com"

See the Knobcon label below for more Knobcon coverage!

ESK - Ambient 2 with Percussa SSP FX

Published on Sep 10, 2019 Metunar

"Again i used the Percussa SSD as an effect mixer.
The Tom Oberheim SEM gets some dual delay from the Percussa and also a simple sequence.
The first Arturia Minibrute makes the solo sound with a long reverb FX from the Percussa.
And the second Arturia Minibrute has only a Midi connection to the EMU Ultra Proteus which goes into the Percussa with a comb filter and a delay FX.

http://www.metunar.ch"

Percussa SSP Metunar videos