MATRIXSYNTH

Critter & Guitari - Namesake for Organelle

video upload by Critter & Guitari

"Download this patch here: https://www.critterandguitari.com/org...
Namesake is an organ for the Organelle. It's controlled by nine ‘Drawbars’ on the Organelle’s screen. Select a drawbar and set its volume and waveform. Shape notes on the ADSR page. Use ‘Displace’ to hear the upper drawbars attack and release at a faster rate than the lower ones. There’s also a fun tremolo effect and transpose knob. Namesake’s drawbars can be ‘drawn’ with MIDI! Plug in a midi control surface for unique control of this synth."

Novation Celebrates 30 Years with Giveaways and More

video upload by NovationTV

"It’s been 30 years of Novation and music made with bass, beats and synthesisers.

From early beginnings in 1992, Novation has been a pioneer in developing music technology, allowing artists to create decade-defining sounds. Starting as Novation Electronic Music Systems, we built a small but innovative device, the MM10, which let you control a MIDI sequencer, the Yamaha QY10, for the very first time from a keyboard.

Since then, our synths, MIDI controllers, grooveboxes and more have helped people create, play and perform at all stages of their music-making journey.

From all of us at team Novation – we want to wish a huge thank you to our whole community for keeping us inspired. We can't wait to hear what you make next, and we look forward to another 30 years.

- Discover more about Novation’s 30 Years of Making Music
https://novationmusic.com/en/30-years..."

novation · Novation Legacy Sample Pack

"Crafted from old-school Novation gear and adapting Trance to a modern time, The Novation Legacy Soundpack looks back on the history of electronic music and the gear that helped shape it. Made with Bass Station, BS Rack, AFX Mode, K-Station, A-Station, Mininova, Peak and Summit.

--- Sign up to our mailing list to receive your Novation Legacy Soundpack:
novationmusic.com/en/sign-novation-emails

"Novation looks back on three decades of bass, beats and synthesizers.

Since 1992, Novation’s synths, MIDI controllers, grooveboxes and more have helped people create, play and perform at all stages of their music-making journey.

In 1992, Novation developed the MM10, an innovative MIDI sequencer that controlled the Yamaha QY10 from a keyboard, revolutionising the way we make music as the first MIDI controller of its kind. Bass Station’s arrival in 1993 pushed them further into the spotlight as a standout synth of the ‘90s. Developed by none other than synth designer Chris Huggett, his expertise with analogue and digital synth design influenced many of their iconic synths including Supernova, Bass Station II, Summit and Peak.

Over the years, Novation’s instruments have brought new life to music-making, including the Launchpad range which changed the game for grid-based music production and DIY performance, Circuit’s much-loved intuitive approach to beatmaking and sampling, and the award-winning Launchkey range of MIDI controllers used by artists in many genres.

In 2022, they’re celebrating 30 years of music, pioneering music technology and people that made Novation what it is today.

With Novation, anything is possible
Over the past three decades, countless artists have brought their musical ideas to life with Novation instruments. From October until Christmas, they’re bringing their community together to celebrate the made music with their instruments over the years with videos from artists across the globe, huge prizes up for grabs in their 30th anniversary competition and exclusive curated soundpack giveaways.

Giving back to the global community of fans
Novation will be giving away their biggest prize bundle yet to encourage their worldwide music-making community to share the love for their instruments. One lucky winner can own a full studio’s worth of gear, as well as three years of upcoming products.

The prize bundle includes:
1. A suite of Novation products, including Circuit Rhythm, Circuit Tracks, FLkey Mini, Launchkey 37, Summit, Peak, Bass Station II, Launchpad Pro.
2. Three years of future Novation products.
3. A feature on the Novation website spotlighting their entry/music and a short interview with accompanying social media promotion.
4. A 1:1 Product Demo Session with a Novation product specialist.
5. A Novation Logo T-Shirt.

The giveaways continue with 30 exclusive soundpacks covering countless genres. All users can get their hands on samples made for the Circuit Rhythm, and perfect for all of the Launch range – regardless of what DAW they choose. Newsletter subscribers can also get their hands on the Novation Legacy Sample Pack – add moods, textures and unique sounds from the Bass Station, AFX Station, and plenty of classic instruments.

Novation is also going backstage with creators in their community to see just how they make their music. Learn how to make songs and build beats in Ableton, Logic, Cubase and FL Studio from long-time Novation users including Lex Luger, Trishes, Bad Snacks, Seids and Venus Theory.

Join Novation in celebrating their story so far and become a part of their future as they continue to encourage creativity and make music production a rewarding experience for all."

Explore Novation's 30 Years

OBERHEIM OB-X8 - Sounds, Patches & Presets | Synth Demo

video upload by synth4ever

"Oberheim OB-X8 synth demo featuring sounds, patches and presets. In this Oberheim OBX8 demo I showcase the new OB-X8 analog synth from Oberheim and demo a variety of sounds including pads, brass, plucks, arps, bass and more. Filmed at Sequential headquarters in San Francisco.

The Oberheim OB-X8 is a monster analog synth featuring 2 disecrete SEM/OB-X-lineage VCOs per voice. It has 8 voices, 2 oscillators (saw, square/pulse, triangle), noise, SEM and Curtis filters, bi-timbrality, LFOs, arpeggiator, 2 envelopes, velocity sensitivity, channel aftertouch, cross-modulation, portamento, unison, osc sync and more.

The Oberheim OB-X8 combines numerous vintage Oberheim models into a single unit including the OB-X, OB-Xa, OB-8 and OB-SX. The Oberheim OBX8 can put out massive and powerful sounds with huge low-end, creamy filter sweeps and bright and biting tones. It sounds fantastic for pads especially thanks to its wide stereo imaging.

I had the opportunity to try the Oberheim OB-X8 during a trip to San Francisco and visit to Sequential headquarters. It is very impressive in size and sound, and is truly an analog behemoth. If you're after the Oberheim sound, the OB-X8 is amazing. Hope you enjoy this demo of the Oberheim OBX8, I certainly enjoyed my time with it."

"Nocturnal" for Sequential OB-6

video upload by Antonio Antetomaso

"A demo of my "Nocturnal" library for Sequential OB-6- A library of 36 timbres inspired by the the Synthwave genre and, in details, dedicated to the sounds of 'The Midnight'.

The library is available on https://www.gprmusic.com/product-cate... and on https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace....

00:20-MN-Daytona
00:55-MN-Innocence
02:03-MN-JohnHughes
02:39-MN-LightInTheDarkness
03:16-MN-SoftMemories
03:56-MN-ShadowsPad
04:28-MN-TearsInRain
05:06-MN-DarkStar
05:28-MN-MemoriesHardBass
05:44-MN-Jason
06:15-MN-ShadowsBrass
06:38-MN-Kids
07:00-MN-Collateral
07:26-MN-RiverOfDarkness
07:50-MN-ComebackKid
08:12-MN-SyntheticBell
08:40-MN-MighthawkBell
09:11-MN-MemoriesBell
09:35-MN-ComebackBell
09:55-MN-VeniceBeach
10:13-MN-SyntheticArp""A demo of my "Nocturnal" library for Sequential OB-6- A library of 36 timbres inspired by the the Synthwave genre and, in details, dedicated to the sounds of 'The Midnight'.

The library is available on https://www.gprmusic.com/product-cate... and on https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace....

00:20-MN-Daytona
00:55-MN-Innocence
02:03-MN-JohnHughes
02:39-MN-LightInTheDarkness
03:16-MN-SoftMemories
03:56-MN-ShadowsPad
04:28-MN-TearsInRain
05:06-MN-DarkStar
05:28-MN-MemoriesHardBass
05:44-MN-Jason
06:15-MN-ShadowsBrass
06:38-MN-Kids
07:00-MN-Collateral
07:26-MN-RiverOfDarkness
07:50-MN-ComebackKid
08:12-MN-SyntheticBell
08:40-MN-MighthawkBell
09:11-MN-MemoriesBell
09:35-MN-ComebackBell
09:55-MN-VeniceBeach
10:13-MN-SyntheticArp"

@Sequential Take 5 Factory Presets Part. 1 | No Talking |

video upload by DKS SYNTH LAB

DKS SYNTH LAB Sequential Take 5 Factory Presets

Timeline
0:00 Intro
0:10 80s Cali Dreamin
1:39 Orchetype
2:12 Prophetic Sync
3:08 Fly By Bass
3:37 Sparkledust
4:15 Freeway Drivin'
6:15 Everything Bagel
6:49 Matrix Brass

Subotnick: Portrait of an Electronic Music Pioneer to Premier November 3rd in Berlin

See the update in this post for details.

Time and Space by Jay Wires

You can find the release on various platforms on Distrokid here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jaywires/time-and-space

"‘Time And Space’ is the second single from Jay Wires.

‘Time And Space’ follows the debut Jay Wires single, ‘Candle In The Night’, and continues a story that began there. Filled with frank honesty, longing and unrequited caring, ‘Time And Space’ was written after an argument between Jay Wires and his ex-girlfriend. “We approached arguments differently,” he reflects. “My solution to arguments was always to talk things out as soon as possible in order to move past them, whereas hers was needing to be alone, taking time and space before coming back.” The song was written during one of those periods of post-argument separation.

In spite of its lyrical themes, ‘Time And Space’ highlights Jay Wires’ knack for creating towering, ascendant intricately-detailed electronic pop tracks, full of personal emotion and reference points. “The argument happened in December 2019,” remembers Jay Wires. “That month, we saw a live jazz band perform songs from the ‘Charlie Brown Christmas Special’ soundtrack in a hotel lounge in Williamsburg. For the instrumental break, I created the sound of brushed cymbals to capture the atmosphere of that performance.” ‘Time And Space’ concludes with a powerful, stirring, uplifting synth-orchestral segment, offering a fragile sense of optimism that this was just a temporary parting, not something more permanent.

‘Time And Space’ is the second song to be taken from the debut Jay Wires EP, ‘Kaboom!’.

-Mat Smith of Further.

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Jay Wires testing the Korg ARP 2600m

video upload by Jay Wires

"Tone Tweakers just got a shipment of Korg ARP 2600ms in. We’ve got a couple real vintage ARP 2600s in the studio (and in inventory), but this new clone is pretty cool. It’s not quite the same, but it sounds great regardless. Plus, it’s tiny and super cute. We sold out fast, but this one was purchased for the studio and we won’t have time to use it for a few months, so if anyone wants one here in the US, get in touch via the website. For sale or swap for cool vintage gear. Thanks for reading and listening."

Traveler: A Korg Retrospective

video upload by Alex Ball

Alex Ball Retrospective

"In 1963 two young men stepped into a factory next to the Keio railway line in Shinjuku, Japan. Their ambition was to make a new autorhythm machine, but over the next six decades their company would become one of the biggest players in music technology and would help define the sound of music around the world.

A huge thank you to all at Korg and to all the people who gave up their time and expertise to make this film film happen. A full list of credits is at the end of the film.

0:00 INTRO
1:34 FORMATION
6:19 SEVENTIES
19:34 EIGHTIES
32:38 NINETIES
40:21 NOUGHTIES
47:12 TENS
51:09 SO TO NOW
52:25 OUTRO / CREDITS"