MATRIXSYNTH

Sunday, September 26, 2021

Arturia MicroFreak Only Acid - 4 Tabs of Acid - Techno Jam

video upload by ChrisLody

"I think I might be back on the jam wagon. This was going to be a dawless jam originally as I'd planned to sync the MicroFreak up to my 4 track in the same manner as I do my Volca, by recording the sync click. I got it working fairly well by running the sync click through a Volca into the MicroFreak but despite doing this multiple times sucessfully in the past it kept skipping today. Midi sync to Reaper it is then

So this is a track build from 4 layers of MicroFreak with a little reverb, including the drum sounds, nothing more. I'm quite proud of my kick drum sound as I have made a fake reverb tail using the noise engine, the MicroFreak has no effects to do this so programming tricks are needed. I've also synthesized Hi-Hats, an acid bass and a grotty string like pad.

I've not been using the MicroFreak long. I've had it a a few months but I've not really had the chance to explore what it can do until now, but I like what I'm hearing :)

The sounds I made and use in this video are available here in the *.mfpz format for Arturia's Midi Control Centre: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/l6c592egul..."

Ibanez AD-202 analog delay demo w Roland TR-505

video upload by analog craftsman

"Analog rack delay from the early 80s: Flange, Chorus, double, echo"

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Synthesizer Virtuoso Robin Hatch Performs on Midnight Looms

video upload by Midnight Looms

"Tonight, we have our first IN-STUDIO PERFORMANCE since lock down! By synth virtuoso ROBIN HATCH!! A classically trained pianist, Robin has toured with OUR LADY PEACE, DWAYNE GRETZKY, THE RURAL ALBERTA ADVANTAGE, and more. Her synth skills are highly sought after, but tonight we have her all to ourselves as she flexes her chops on 3 SYNTHESIZERS and a DRUM MACHINE, inside our PLAYDEAD CULT DIY concert space. We are so geeked for this!"

Robin Hatch Performs with TONTO_For approval

Robin Hatch Performs with TONTO_For approval from National Music Centre on Vimeo.

Sequential Prophet 5 Desktop, Torso Electronics T-1 & Empress Effects Echosystem

video upload by Nightlife Electronics

"Here we have some beautiful chord progressions and arpeggios being coaxed out of the Sequential Prophet 5 Desktop by the exquisite Torso Electronics T-1 Algorithmic Sequencer. Some lovely spacial delays have been added with the Empress Effects Echosystem.

The sound of the Prophet 5 is instantly recognizable; lush and woozy 1970's vibes, dreamy chords and sizzling leads. Finally available again with the same vintage sound but in a modern build!

The Torso T-1 takes the reins when it comes to arranging and sequencing complex, musically interesting chord progressions and rhythms. A new approach to sequencing that is based on sculpting a set of parameters more than tediously entering individual events and notes.

All three devices available at Nightlife Electronics: https://nightlife-electronics.com/

Nightlife Electronics is a shop based in Vancouver, British Columbia that specializes in the sale and service of the world's finest drum machines, synthesizers, eurorack modules and samplers. Visit our online shop to see what we have in store or if you are in the Vancouver area please stop by and try some amazing synths in person!"

Elektron Talk: 140 BPM Dark Techno, Good use for the Lyra 8, and Songwriting

video upload by EZBOT

"In this stream I am starting to write a new 140 Bpm track using the Digitakt, Lyra 8, DB-01 Bassline and the Octatrack MK2 - along with the Analog Heat as my end of chain master effect.

Lessons: https://www.ezbot.live/

If you want more and feel inspired to support me, please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot"

3am - kleine boxen

video upload by justin3am

"Machines jamming out on the couch. 0-Coast, Strega, 0-Ctrl, Zoia Euroburos, CVilization, Joystick.
Just a self playing patch I put together while having breakfast."

Ensoniq MR-Rack + Doctor A reverb (TheoryBoard controller)

video upload by SynthAddict

0:00 Patch demo (no external FX)
0:54 Patch demo 2 with Doctor A reverb

"A basic manual sequence of a layered patch on the MR-Rack, with and without the Doctor A reverb. Demo played with an Irijule TheoryBoard.

The MR-Rack is one of Ensoniq's last few products before becoming part of E-mu and then all under Creative Labs - finally disappearing forever. It's based on the MR-61 and MR-76 keyboards, and it's a nice mixture of quality samples (with upgrade boards for hiphop, world music, etc.) and wavetables (transwaves)."