MATRIXSYNTH

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Waldorf Pulse 2 Demo & Sound Design Tutorial

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"The Waldorf Pulse2 is an analog desktop synth based on the original rack-module from 1995. In this video Martin Stürtzer creates a demo track and designs three patches from scratch.

Martin Stürtzer:
➽ BANDCAMP: https://phelios.bandcamp.com
➽ SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/31PB71q
➽ SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/martinstuertzer

00:00 Music & Intro
03:02 Bass
06:38 Bell Arp
09:38 Chord"

Akai Introduces the MPC X Special Edition

MPC Cookup ep. 1 with Jermaine Dupri | Akai Professional

video uploads by AkaiProVideo

Akai MPC X SE // Top 3 Pros & Cons vs MPC Live II, One, Key 61, Studio // XSE Special Edition Review

video upload by loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Similarities
2:40 MPC X vs SE
3:40 Q-Links knobs
7:30 Connectivity
10:05 Battery/speaker
10:30 More buttons
12:25 Screen
13:45 Pads
14:15 Touch strip
14:45 Keys
15:20 Storage
15:50 Pros & cons
18:25 Outro

Press Release follows:

AKAI PROFESSIONAL® CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF MPC WITH THE NEW MPC X SPECIAL EDITION- THE MOST POWERFUL MPC EVER!

The MPC X Special Edition commemorates 35 years of innovative sampling, sound, and sequencing technology from AKAI, the premier name in music production.

Ft Lauderdale, FL USA (April 26, 2023) – Akai Professional, a leading musical equipment and computer software manufacturer for performers and producers, is proud to unveil MPC X Special Edition. MPC X SE steps into the spotlight with more internal storage and memory than ever. Additionally, MPC X SE boasts flagship tactile control to make it the most powerful MPC system ever. With a stylish retro color way, MPC X SE culminates as the high point of the leading name in music production.

35 Years of sampling and Innovation.

MPC has pushed the limits of hardware music creation time and time again. In every generation, leading music makers need technology that can keep up with the speed of their inspiration and the needs of their creativity. MPC continues to lead the way with innovative features and advancements, magically bringing music to life. From Note Repeat and 16 Levels for the hip-hop heads to the infectious Swing for electronic drum grooves and patterns. MPC has been at the ground level of hit song after hit song thanks to its powerfully capable technology.

Today, the standalone MPC platform continues to build on that legacy with seamless touchscreen technology, more I/O than ever to tie an entire production suite together, along with wireless integration like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Ableton Link 3 allowing you to make music without any constraint.

The Most Powerful MPC Ever

The rock-solid quad-core processor cements MPC X SE as the leading modern music-making device enhanced with an impressive 4GB of RAM onboard. This delivers more sampling and recording power than ever before. Instantly load instruments, samples to large projects with ease thanks to the increased memory, perfect for studio sessions or on stage between songs. Save large projects, sequences, drum programs to your beats instantly with the expanded 48GB of internal storage without ever interrupting your workflow.

MPC X SE is the only MPC with 2 In/4 Out MIDI to connect all your synths, keyboards, modules and more. The massive 10” adjustable touch screen is the perfect display for those long creative sessions. 16 assignable Q Link knobs with OLEDs provide immediate visual feedback and to any program, instrument, or insert effect parameter for instant hands-on control of your sound. For the high-pace creators tied to a busy schedule, MPC workflow keeps you ahead of the game with an intuitive and efficient creative process.

Legendary Hardware, Cutting-Edge Software

Through the years, the 16-pad MPC grid has been the default input method for MPC. Revel in the nostalgic gray pad color of these new-generation pads that feature RGB backlit edges and pressure-sensitive response. Tap out rhythms, melodies, or chords with ease thanks to the Notes and Chords modes, perfect for playing the thousands of built-in instruments. MPC X SE features a premier collection of instruments including the award-winning flagship “Fabric XL” power-synth, Stage Piano, OPx4 FM synth and much more. MPC has evolved with the contemporary music-maker by adding not only sounds and functionality but also world-class insert effects for processing. Explore a wide collection of plugins like Stutter, Granulator, Half Speed, the AIR Vocal Effects suite, MotherDucker, AMP Sim and so much more. When you need to expand your palate, browse the MPC store and update your MPC X SE with new plugin instruments like Mini D synthesizer or Flavor Pro multi-effects processing unit to breathe new life into your machine. Thanks to the enabled WiFi, update your device wirelessly in mere moments.

Senior Akai Professional product manager Dan Gill shared “The journey for MPC has been a labor of love. We strive every day to deliver the tools that will empower all music-makers, from our life-long MPC users who trust and rely on their MPCs to keep up with their daily music grind, down to the newest members of the MPC community who look to the MPC legend as they foray into their nascent musical endeavors. MPC X Special Edition is a tribute to where we’ve come from, what we’ve accomplished, and marker of the next chapter of innovatory, ground-breaking music product development.”

Key Feature Bullets

• Standalone MPC - No computer required

• MPC Plugin Collection- 20+ MPC Instruments

• 48GB Internal Storage (over 16GB for User Storage)

• 4GB RAM for Sampling and Audio Recording

• 100+ Insert Effects from AIR Music Tech

• Adjustable 10.1” Multi-Gesture Touch Screen

• 16 Assignable Q Link Knobs

• Iconic ‘Retro’ MPC Colorway

• Includes MPC 2 Desktop software for Mac and PC.

Launch Info

MPC X Special Edition will be available worldwide on Wednesday April 26, 2023 for $2499. Visit akaipro.com to learn more.

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Alesis HR-16 Drum Machine from 1987

video upload by Bata

"Showing some of the sounds from this Alesis drum machine from the 80's. Not really much to say about this one. There are some cool circuit bent HR-16s out there but this one is just stock."

Moog Minimoog - Featuring the Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave Fuzz

video upload by thesynthsofgus

"Here’s my Minimoog through the JHS Electro-Harmonix Octive Fuzz plus some delay :)"

AJH - Custom MiniMod System

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"Here is a custom AJH MiniMod Eurorack system.

It contains the following modules in a Doepfer LC6V case:

Doepfer a-180-2 Mult

AJH Synth Vintage Transistor Core VCO (3)

AJH Synth Mulit Burst Envelopes

AJH Synth Dual Contour Generator

AJH Synth CV Mixer

AJH Synth DH-ADSR Envelope Generator

AJH Synth Dual LFO

AJH Synth Gain Switch Module

AJH Synth Gemini 2412 Dual VCF

AJH Synth Sample Hold and Slew

AJH Synth Transistor Ladder Filter

AJH Synth Discrete Cascaded VCA

AJH Synth V-Scale Variavble Precision Buffer"

MOOG MINIMOOG VOYAGER ELECTRIC BLUE - Handmade Miniature 1/6 scale

video upload by Ronaldo Lopes Teixeira ROLT

SVS DBL Portamento

video upload by Todd Barton

"Using the Portamento feature on the Mod Oscillator and using the Transpose feature to change the speed of the Pulser. https://www.portabellabz.be"

https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd

SmplTrek v2.0 [New features : Quick Sampling]

video upload by ChrisLody

"If you'd like to know more about the Smpltrek then please visit the Sonicware website: https://sonicware.jp/
SmplTrek v2.0 update guide: https://www.sonicware.co.jp/DL/SmplTrek/DOC/SmplTrek_v2_upgrade_guide_en.pdf
SmplTrek v2.0 firmware: https://sonicware.jp/pages/downloads

The new features of SmplTrek v2.0:

Quick sampling
By putting pressure on the track pad, you can easily record a sample and then use that sample in a new track.
⁃ The new sampling procedure has made sampling faster by allowing the user to set the normalize, save location, and auto saving settings in advance.
⁃ The monitor output method has been revised so that the speaker can be used even when the built-in microphone is selected on the REC source.

Unquantized recording using real-time recording of micro timing
The micro timing of finger drumming and instrument playing with the pads can be recorded in real time in the sequencer to allow unquantized recording. (72 ppqn)
⁃ Micro timing can now be edited for each note.
⁃ Note-off timing can also be recorded and edited on Instrument tracks.

Swing functions
Swing can be set per track or clip. (0-75%)

Duplication of a sequence
A sequence created on the Drum, Inst, MIDI, and Shot track can be duplicated by pressing the DUP(C) button, doubling the length of the sequence.

Further Drum track improvements
⁃ Level, Pan, Pitch, and Effect Send for each instrument in the drum kit can be adjusted while the Drum track is playing.
⁃ The tempo can be changed on the Drum track (tap tempo can be achieved by pressing the knob).
⁃ Over 300 basic drum patterns to choose from.
⁃ 3 new drum kits have been added.
- “Ski Beatz” Smack pack selection kit
- Cinematic Indian Percussion kit
- GB Drum kit

Global Audio track has been optimized
⁃ The waveform display is now easier to read.
- Input level meter has been added.
(To delete the switching point of the virtual tracks, press the REC key twice and press CLR in recording standby.)
- You can replace the Global audio files in the SD card.

1) Delete the virtual track files (.wav and .wdt files) you want to replace in the SmplTrek/Project/(project name)/Audio/Global folder on the SD card. (Example: global1-1.wav, global1-1.wdt)

2) Rename the new .wav file (16bit-48kHz mono, up to 2GB) you want to replace with the same name as the deleted file and place it in the same folder. (Example: global1-1.wav)

When you load the project on SmplTrek, the replacement will be reflected.

Effects Improvements
⁃ Revised parameters for ‘Vinyl’ and ‘Cassette’.
⁃ Added bit crush to ‘Crusher’.

Other improvements
⁃ Pitch of the Instrument track can be adjusted while playing.
⁃ You can switch the display between the tracks while keeping the edit screen open. (press the func+TRK pad)
⁃ When loading a sample into the Loop track, you can set start and end points and select the number of bars in that range to see the exact BPM.
⁃ Sample selection for each instrument in the Drum Kit Edit can now be easily auditioned and selected from the folder by simply turning the A knob.
⁃ Program change messages can now be transmitted from the MIDI track automation. (The switching Scene has been changed to CC31:SCENE PLAYBACK)
⁃ And several bug fixes and improvements."

Roland JUPITER-8 & Juno-106 Software Synthesizer v2 Update Overviews

video upload by RolandChannel

"Released in 1981, the Roland JUPITER-8 is one of the most revered and sought-after polysynths of all time. It appears on countless hit tracks spanning decades, and its lush analog sound is simply unmatched for warm pads, soaring strings, and infectious lead tones. With the JUPITER-8 Software Synthesizer, you get an authentic, down-to-the-circuit-level recreation of this vintage icon for your DAW or SYSTEM-8.

In this video, you’ll learn about the JUPITER-8 Software Synthesizer features, including v2 updates like high-DPI graphics, a refined interface, universal patch browsing, Circuit Mod, new sounds, and more:

00:00 Intro and JUPITER-8 History
00:39 JUPITER-8 Software Synthesizer 00:52 Browse View and Tweak Panel
01:10 Edit View
01:16 JUNO Synth Architecture
02:00 Sound Examples
02:52 Enhancements in the Software
03:16 Added Effects
03:38 Circuit Mod
04:13 SYSTEM-8 Integration
04:32 How to Get the Plug-in

Get the JUPITER-8 Software Synthesizer with Roland Cloud Pro (via Pro Selector) and Ultimate memberships, or purchase a Lifetime Key. You can also audition the JUPITER-8 Software Synth for free with a Roland Cloud 30-day trial membership."

Roland JUNO-106 Software Synthesizer v2 Overview
video upload by RolandChannel

"Introduced in 1984 as an affordable polysynth for the masses, the Roland JUNO-106 surpassed its humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved instruments of all time—and for good reason. It delivers gut-punching basses, delicate plucked sounds, and shimmering pads that sit perfectly in a mix, and its built-in chorus is the stuff of legend. With the JUNO-106 Software Synthesizer, you can bring the authentic sound and experience of this ’80s icon to your own studio and favorite DAW.

In this video, you’ll learn about the JUNO-106 Software Synthesizer features, including v2 updates like high-DPI graphics, a refined interface, universal patch browsing, Circuit Mod, new sounds, and more:

00:00 Intro and JUNO-106 History
00:37 JUNO-106 Software Synthesizer
00:53 Browse View and Tweak Panel
01:08 Edit View
01:16 JUNO Synth Architecture
01:37 Sound Examples
02:55 Enhancements in the Software
03:25 The JUNO Chorus
03:43 Additional Effects
03:57 Circuit Mod
04:30 SYSTEM-8 Integration
04:56 How to Get It

Get the JUNO-106 Software Synthesizer with Roland Cloud Pro (via Pro Selector) and Ultimate memberships, or purchase a Lifetime Key. You can also audition the JUNO-106 Software Synth for free with a Roland Cloud 30-day trial membership."

Learn more about Roland Cloud: https://www.rolandcloud.com