MATRIXSYNTH

Octatrack Tutorial Video: RUMBLE BASS!

video by EZBOT

"In this tutorial video I show you one way to make that iconic techno rumble bass on your Octatrack in less than 5 minutes."

You can find additonal EZBOT Octatrack posts here, EZBOT Digitakt posts here, and EZBOT Patchwerks posts here. Or all EZBOT posts here.

You can find EZBOT at https://www.ezbot.live/

Introducing the RH-1 DIY Analog Synthesizer

video by RH Electronics

RH-1 Synthesizer Sound Demo

video by RH Electronics

via https://rhelectronics.co.uk/new/products/

"The RH-1 is a digitally controlled (DCO) Synth based off the Juno 106 design. It will be available as a kit to build allowing the user flexibility of a desktop unit or rack mount unit.

It’s a mono synth with programmed ‘key rollover’ if a key is held down and another pressed it will change the pitch and re trigger the envelope.

Specification

Single Digitally Controlled Oscillator, Saw + Pulse (PWM Adjustable)
Single ADSR analog envelope (AS3310)
PWM and Filter envelope mod, adjustable
External inputs for Filter and PWM summer
0 to 5 volt analog CV
12 volt digital CV
AS3372 signal processor
Envelope re-trigger on second key press
Adjustable audio out ~650mV p-p
PIC16F18344 controller running with a 4MHz crystal oscillator
Power requirements are +/- 12 volts. A standard eurorack connector will be on the PCB

Disclaimer
This is a DIY kit, and is not being sold as a ‘product’ it is up to the end user to build and test. RH Electronics accepts no liability for any damage that may occur to the end product or any external device. It is the responsibility of the builder to provide a suitable power supply in line with the specification. All efforts have been made to stop interference with any other device, however being a kit it is not possible to test due to differences in build.
All boards and components that are suppled are RoHS certified and proof of this can be downloaded with the product files."

Patch and Tell: Buchla Clones 292B vs 292C Lowpass Gate Sound and Response Comparison

video by The Galaxy Electric

"Thanks for tuning in! Come on a musical voyage with us where we'll send you a new song every day, a cosmic story, and a chance to earn space treasure: https://thegalaxyelectric.lpages.co/5...

In this modular synthesizer tutorial, I couldn't help but do a comparison between the Buchla clone 200 series Quad Lowpass Gates. In this video your host Augustus Green of The Galaxy Electric does a sound and response comparison between these two flavors of 292 modules. The Quad Function Generators 280 and 281 are used to appropriately show off what these different animals can do. Let your ears be the judge as you decide which vibe you prefer.

Chapters
PCB comparisons 00:00
Intro 01:26
Comparison begins 2:36
Sequence gets faster 6:55
Switching control sources 7:15
Regular Gate Mode 10:57

The Galaxy Electric - https://www.thegalaxyelectric.com"

Playing with SpazeDrum #9

video by gotharman

"Playing with the black SpazeDrum again...
www.gotharman.dk"

A Window In Felton

video by nbor

"There's a lovely spot in a funny little cabin in Felton CA that lends itself to ambient music. Very slow, possibly even boring, but it certainly fit the vibe I had, not far from ancient redwoods.

I have been trying out super portable setups, and this is about as portable as it gets: battery power for 1010 Blackbox and Sensel Morph, filmed with phone. Sounds are from a variety of sources - a couple stock sounds from 1010, some recordings I did with my son, some sounds from the NASA archive, etc.

More Music: http://nbor.us

Gear:
https://1010music.com/product/blackbox
https://morph.sensel.com"

Roland JU-06A Juno-60 Strings Fun! Boutique Synthesizer Rik Marston

video by Rik Marston Official

"Roland JUNO-60 Strings - so lush & awesome! This JU-06A has IT!
I LOVE this synthesizer! If you are on the fence about buying one,
just make the purchase! The JU-06A is a BLAST to own & it will
give you the JUNO-60 & JUNO-106 in your mix the way you want it too.
Easy to operate with instant satisfaction! No, I don't work for Roland.
(I wish I did!) I think the bang for buck value for this unit is excellent!
In this demo you hear the JUNO-60 engine in action, much more to come!

My NEW Etsy store: **AhnyxianSoundDesign** UP NOW!
selling Synthesizer Sample Packs, Ambient CD's & Meteorites
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AhnyxianSou..."

Bright Sparks Documentary - B Side

video by GForce Software

"The B Side of the critically acclaimed Bright Sparks Documentary focuses on the British electronic music pioneers, including the original Mellotron makers, Les, Norman and Frank Bradley, EMS's Peter Zinovieff, Electronic Dream Plant's Adrian Wagner & Chris Huggett, and String Ensemble inventor, Ken Freeman.

Includes contributions from I Monster's Dean Honer & Jarrod Gosling, Peter Zinovieff, Chris Cross, Daniel Miller, John Bradley, Karl Hyde, Ken Freeman, Fred Gardner, Will Gregory, Dean Honer & Jarrod Gosling"

You can find additional GForce Bright Sparks posts here.

Macbeth M5 SN 0003

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via this auction

"Ken Macbeth hand-built around 100 of these before production stopped. Beautifully laid out with acres of room to get in and really play the instrument. Had plenty of ARP influence in the looks but it is no 2600 (or anything else) clone. Described as “big and brash” by Ken himself, more than one review says it can take you into classic big bottom Moog territory if that’s where you want to go.

All sockets are normalised – so no need to start plugging in cables if you just want to dive in and make some noise."

The pair of excellent filters are worth a mention though: there’s a 24 dB/oct lowpass ladder filter and a 12 dB/oct with Low Pass, Band Pass, High Pass and Notch options.

This is a modern but militantly analogue affair; you won’t find such luxuries as patch memory, MIDI or (heaven forfend!) USB here. But of course there is CV control and the front panel is raised up a few inches ready for you to put a keyboard in front of it."

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Kawai K5000S Additive Synthesizer

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via this auction

The listing states the K5000S combines VA and Additive synthesis. It actually doesn't have a VA engine, but rather a sample based PCM engine to go with the Additive engine.

"Great for pads and textures, though can be used for any type of sounds including lush leads, unique sound effects and crystal electric pianos. It is also a great keyboard controller, one of the most convenient and responsive synthesizer keyboards ever made.

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