Modal Masters: Percussion and Effects with ARGON8

video upload by Modal Electronics

"Get an in-depth look at some creative ways to make synthetic drums and percussion effects in your own productions. Using the fast workflow of the Modal App, we'll create some new sounds on the fly. We'll then take those sounds into Ableton and explore some effective ways to blend the percussion in with side-chain compression and Xfer LFO tool. This instalment is shown on an ARGON8 but also applies to other MODAL synths, like COBALT8 or COBALT5S."

Have you ever tried Playtron?

video upload by PanicGirlVids

"@Playtronica was kind enough to send me this futuristic looking device, so I could try it out and make music with it 🙌 It is basically a MIDI Controller, but the fun part is that you can connect it to anything that conducts electricity. And not only that, with their conductive fabric tape you can connect it to literally anything you set your mind to! So I connected it to my beloved props that I use for my videos, this way I could finally use them to actually make music 😂😂

Did you ever try it? And if so, what did you connect it to?
Find out more on www.playtronica.com
If you want to buy one feel free to use this Promo Code and get -10% off: PANICGIRL10"

2022 Prototypes Pt.1: Drum loop (Envelope Generator & Cascade Filter)

video upload by u-he

"Take a peek at our upcoming Eurorack modules (still in prototype stage). Here, we're using a well-known drum loop to demonstrate the grungy nature of our Multimode Cascade Filter, with a little help from the Triple Envelope Generator!"

Oberheim OB-X8 Repetitive Sequence

video upload by Hawkinsnikwah

"Playing with a sequence on the fantastic new Oberheim OB-X8"

08- The Korg ARP 2600M- Utility Area: Mixer / Panning / Reverb

video upload by AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the functions found in the output utility area of the Korg ARP 2600M."

AutomaticGainsay Korg ARP 2600M posts

OP 1 field song: "Mother"

video upload by gattobus

"This is my first track with the new OP-1 field.
The first track I uploaded with my old OP-1, 11 years ago, was for my wife.
This is dedicated to my mother.

You can download it here for free (or leave a donation):
https://gattobus.bandcamp.com/track/m..."

Darwin Grosse of Cycling 74, 20 Objects and the Art + Music + Technology Podcast Has Passed Away

Some sad news sent my way via Joshua Shroyer, also feauted on Synthopia, where you'll find additional info on the impact Darwin Grosse has had in the synth community.

You should be familiar with his 20Objects Art + Music + Technology podcasts posted here on MATRIXSYNTH, as well as numerous other posts. His website is hosted at 20objects.com. He also worked with Cycling 74 and participated in LEAF (Lafayette Electronic Arts Festival). The image to the left is from the LEAF website which has the following bio on him:

"Darwin Grosse works in a modular world, combining modular synthesizers, video tools and compositing software to combine minimalist visuals with generative soundscapes. Based out of Northfield, Minnesota, Darwin uses natural movement as source material for geometric visual pieces, and writes custom audio-reactive software for his multimedia work."


His final podcast from May 15, 2022:
video upload by 20Objects

"Unfortunately, today is the last day of podcasting for the Art + Music + Technology podcast. Health issues have gotten in the way, and it would be impossible to continue.

You can read the transcription of this article, as well as finding some interesting writing on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/posts/66445163

Thank you for being such a great group of friends and supporters during this long series of music"

And the full run of Art + Music + Technology Podcast


And a playlist of tutorial videos hosted on his YouTube channel:

Filtered & Delayed 808 Drums | Sound Recipes #34

video upload by Reverb

"808-style drums always sound good. But today, we're showing you how to beef them up even more with two key ingredients."

Dawesome's next synth NOVUM (first look, no talking)

video upload by DATABROTH

"NOVUM is Dawesome's next synth, it is a spectral/granular sampler, you load in a sample and Novum divides it up into 6 layers which can be played back granularly, the Flower allows for Abyss-like layer manipulation, making each layer more or less 'organic' or 'noisy'. Novum is coming soon, I am very glad to get a first look at this synth for everyone

check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth"

K-Board Pro 4 x GForce OB-E V2 Virtual Analog Synthesizer

video upload by Keith McMillen Instruments

"Kevin Mah demos the K-Board Pro 4 MPE keyboard controller with the GForce OB-E V2 Virtual Analog Synthesizer in Ableton Live.

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Video by Kevin Mah (SolidTakes)
Ableton Certified Instructor from Vancouver BC
More info here: https://www.ableton.com/en/certified-..."