MATRIXSYNTH

MUTRONICS MUTATOR: THAT 90s FILTER

video upload by Alex Ball

"A look at the Mutronics Mutator released in 1996.

As discussed in the video, this unit was used by many famous artists, producers and engineers in the late 90s and early 00s across a broad range of styles.

The Mutator is a stereo pair of analogue, resonant low pass filters (SSM 2045s) and voltage controlled amplifiers that are contoured by envelope followers and/or LFOs. In a nutshell, that allows for all sorts of stereo filtering, sweeping and tremolo FX on an open-ended number of audio sources. There is further functionality such as additional attack and release times, external inputs for creating alternate envelopes, external CV ins, LFO linking/inverting, MIDI control and MIDI LFO reset etc. Most (but not all) of this was used at some point in the video.

0:00 Intro Jam
0:59 The Mutronics Mutator
2:04 Demo 1: Borrowed Filters
2:46 Radiohead and More
4:01 Demo 2: Crutator
5:06 Envelope Followers
6:03 Demo 3: Beat Guitar
6:45 Across a mix
7:01 Demo 4: Daft Filtering
8:14 What happened to the Mutator?
9:04 Demo 5: Does It Funk Though?
9:55 How do we get the sound now?
11:10 Summary"

Amplitube X-Time delay pedal: Big sound, but...

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"The Amplitube X-Time delay pedal has been out for some years, but there are not too many synth videos for it around. Here you can hear it coupled with a Reface DX, showcasing every delay model that's built into it, plus some "freestyle" improvisation with the patches I liked most. Table of contents:

00:00 intro demo
00:46 hello
01:01 hardware overview, connections
01:42 user interface overview
03:14 delay model walkthrough: dry signal
03:41 vintage tape
04:09 mod tape
04:28 analog
05:04 digital
05:21 ping pong
05:57 pattern delay
06:21 dual
06:56 reverse
07:23 reverse ping pong
07:48 swell
08:20 pitch
08:36 harmonic
09:28 dirty
10:12 slapback
10:38 arctic
11:16 important things to consider
11:38 freestyle 1: arctic
12:28 freestyle 2: cold
13:24 freestyle 3: fifth up
13:49 freestyle 4: icy cave
14:15 freestyle 5: hi-fi
14:49 freestyle 6: saturate
15:37 short improvisation: "Iceberg in a silver lake"
17:46 verdict, bye-bye

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How To MIDI Sync Your Music Machines

video upload by EZBOT

"In this video, I'll show you how to sync and connect your MIDI-enabled grooveboxes and synthesizers together. From Elektron Music Machines to any other groovebox or synthesizer, this tutorial will show you how to use clock, transport, sync, program change, auto channel, and MIDI in/out/thru to make all your machines work together. After watching, you'll have a better understanding of how to take your music production to the next level and get the most out of your gear.

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Step up your game with 1 on 1 lessons: https://www.ezbot.live/
Just have a few questions? Get 1:1 help from me via Xip: https://course.xip.co/ezbot
Get my Octatrack Performance Template with regular updates (among other rewards) by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot
Get the template in it's current state at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/s/ab45b130a3"

Akai MPC/FORCE Expansion: 64 Analog Bass Presets/Keygroups. Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"'Analog Bass' is a collection of 64 multi-sampled Keygroups specifically designed for Akai MPC/FORCE users.
The samples were recorded from one of the most popular modern analog synths, Moog Subsequent 37, known for its ladder filter, punchy envelopes, and overdrive, which makes it perfect for creating powerful and dynamic bass sounds.
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This pack offers a wide range of bass tones, including mild and aggressive, deep and bright, soft and punchy, providing a signature warm Moog sound to MPC/FORCE users.

The Expansion is versatile and suitable for all genres of electronic music, including Techno, House, Trance, Lounge, Downtempo, Funk, Disco, Pop, Acid, Hardcore, IDM, Drum'n'Bass, Breaks, Breakbeat, Trap, Electro, Ambient, Dubstep, EDM, Synth-Pop, and others.

Compatible with:
- Akai FORCE
- Akai MPC Live and MPC Live 2
- Akai MPC One
- Akai MPC X
- Akai MPC Key 61
- Akai MPC Software (Windows/Mac app)

Make sure that you are using the latest version of MPC software or hardware firmware.
The pack requires 850 MB of free space.

The Expansion comes in two formats: an ".xpn file" and a "Direct" folder. The Expansion can be sent to hardware via MPC Software and/or via direct copying.
Installation instructions are included within the pack.

The Expansion contains bass timbres only. Drums are not included in the pack.
The demo tracks have drums added to show how the basses can be used in music.

Contents:
00:00 Ball, Anger, Blare, Alias
01:04 Bold, Bound, Class, Click
02:04 Impact, Kernel, Knock
03:01 Mask, Matte, Metaphor, Mid
04:11 Point, Plain, Squeal, Submarine
05:07 Epos, Fade, Figure, Flow
06:14 Module, Organ, Part
07:02 Convert, Dash, Elastic, Electro
08:04 FM, Glume, Ground, Harmony
09:06 Tremor, Reso, Secret, Quit"