MATRIXSYNTH

Artists Meet Osmose #09 - Mike Dean

video upload by Expressive E

"In this video, hiphop icon Mike Dean jams with Osmose and create soul riffs on the spot, experimenting with the gestures of Osmose."

Roland Launches Stones Throw Limited Edition of SP-404MKII

video upload by Stones Throw

"We teamed up with Roland to launch the SP-404MKII Stones Throw Limited Edition.

Available now: https://sthrow.com/404
More details: https://sthrow.com/roland

J. Rocc joined us in The Dungeon to cook up something special using sounds that can only be found as part of the collaboration - and to unveil that custom metallic faceplate for the first time.

This one-of-a-kind Roland SP-404MKII comes equipped with pre-loaded music by Stones Throw artists J. Rocc, Sudan Archives, Mndsgn, Kiefer, and DJ Harrison - 16 patterns and 16 samples in each bank. A collectable 7-inch and cassette mixtape are also included."

Press release follows:

Special Collector’s Version of the SP-404MKII Sampler with Custom Panel Artwork, Exclusive Sample Banks, and New Music Created by the Stones Throw Records’ Roster

Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 19 — Roland announces the SP-404MKII Stones Throw Limited Edition, an exclusive version of the world’s favorite portable sampler. Co-curated with Stones Throw Records, this unique SP model collaboration is more than just a tool—it’s a work of art. Featuring a high-shine aluminum faceplate with custom artwork, new sound banks crafted by the label’s roster, and a collector’s package with a seven-inch vinyl record and mixtape, the SP-404MKII Stones Throw Limited Edition celebrates the creative spirit of independent music artists everywhere.

Founded by producer and DJ Peanut Butter Wolf in 1996, Stones Throw Records has built an indie music empire by supporting diverse, cutting-edge artists and spreading the word through vinyl, merch, and events. Touchstone releases include albums by Madvillain, J Dilla, Madlib, NxWorries, Knxwledge, Sudan Archives, Mayer Hawthorne, Dâm-Funk, and Aloe Blacc, all widely considered modern musical masterpieces.

Stones Throw and its artists helped create the blueprint for contemporary independent music culture, and the label’s massive influence was spotlighted in the 2014 feature-length documentary Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton. Roland SP instruments have been key creative catalysts for the label's roster and fans, who continue to unlock new musical frontiers using the portable samplers’ fluid workflow and go-everywhere design.

The SP-404MKII Stones Throw Limited Edition includes ten full banks of brand-new samples and patterns from Kiefer, Sudan Archives, Mndsgn, J.Rocc, and DJ Harrison. This special model also features a custom Stones Throw aluminum faceplate and special packaging designed by Jeff Jank, the legendary art director and illustrator behind the label’s most quintessential releases.

The SP-404MKII Stones Throw Limited Edition comes with additional collector’s content that’s not available anywhere else. There’s a seven-inch vinyl record with two certified burners from Kiefer and Mndsgn—constructed using their custom SP sound banks—plus a cassette mixtape by DJ icon J.Rocc with an exclusive 30-minute remix of music from the SP-404MKII x Stones Throw artists.

About the SP-404MKII
Roland SP samplers are the bona fide kings of performance-based beatmaking, with deep features and portable designs that fuel the engines of creators on the move. The SP-404MKII is the latest generation model in the long-running series, delivering ultimate performance with the latest tech advancements and updates inspired by the global SP community. Key features include a vivid OLED display, 17 velocity-sensitive RGB pads, extensive onboard effects, versatile power options, and more.

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UVI Introduces Falcon 3, Organic Pads, and Modular Noise

video uploads by UVI

"Version 3 introduces 3 new oscillators, 4 new effects, MIDI Out support, new scripts, numerous workflow improvements, and an updated and refreshed factory library. All you need to jump-start your creative process."

https://www.uvi.net/en/instruments/falcon.html

UVI Organic Pads | Preset Showcase

video upload by UVI

"An exquisitely crafted collection of pad sounds with modern character, delivering creative and expressive sounds with performable XY morphing of 4 discrete layers."

https://www.uvi.net/organic-pads

UVI Modular Noise | Preset Showcase

video upload by UVI

"A charactered collection of sounds designed from the results of complex noise exploration in hardware eurorack."

https://www.uvi.net/modular-noise

Tech Thursday | Filter 8 as a Slew Limiter

video upload by Joranalogue Audio Design

"It's Tech Thursday! In these concise videos, we bring up some overlooked and advanced features of our modules.

In this week's Tech Thursday, we unveil a lesser-known application for one of our classic modules, Filter 8. Not as a filter, not as an oscillator, but as a slew limiter.

Simply switch the frequency range to 'low' and patch your pitch CV into Filter 8's input. You can even spice it up by cranking up the resonance!"

LPG Permutations

video upload by Todd Barton

"Just 4 static pitches, one per LPG. Starting with LPG in 'gate' mode, going to 'combo' and finally 'Lo Pass Gate' then freestyling. Amazing the diverse sonic permutations."

Rubberland

video upload by Memetune Studio

"I just LOVE the vintage Roland sound - and it was there right from the start in these mid-70s beauties:

Roland System 100 (101 & 102)
SH5
RE201 Space Echo
Behringer 184 sequencers x 2 + Doepfer Sequential Switch, Mixer and Clock Divider
ALM ASQ1 (used as Quantiser)

Enjoy the rubbery squidges!"

Behringer Edge: 50 Techno Patches. Sound Demo. No talking

video upload by Anton Anru

"Techno Generator is a collection of 50 patches for the analog semi-modular synthesizer Behringer Edge: 15 Basses, 15 Leads, 15 Percussion and 5 Generative-FX patches.
The soundset also includes 24/41000 WAV samples, accompanied by BPM and scale information. You can use them as they are, or you're free to resample, edit, and apply effects. These samples offer a versatile material for your experimentation.

🗳 Get the soundset: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/edge...

Though the title includes «Techno», the patches may be used in a wide variety of genres. Techno is just the first thing comes in my mind when I tweak and listen to EDGE. Analog phatness, experimental sounds, huge basses, vivid leads, freaky sequences, electronic drums, generative-fx patches work nicely not only in techno, they will decorate any track where a decent sound design is welcome.

The soundset is presented in PDF format. Each page contains notes that explain how the patch works, what parameters are worth tweaking during playback, and how to develop the timbre during a performance. If you make all the settings consciously and try the things mentioned in the notes, you will learn a lot about the synth and discover its true depth.

There are audio examples of all patches inside the folder with the soundset. To recreate these patches, you need up to 5 patch cords.

I used an external USB clock from Ableton Live. When external clock is used, TEMPO knob has no effect, so I left its value on some default position. Only tempo division (SCALE) changes the playback. If you use EDGE as a master clock device, change TEMPO to your taste.

Generative patches (45-50) are made with the internal clock.
These patches create highly experimental and non-repetitive sounds with a portion of randomness. Their 'torn' movement prevents synchronization with external tracks. However, rather than a disadvantage, this glitchy and unpredictable nature can enhance any music where sound design is a key element. Experiment with them using reverb or delay.
Please note that these patches are designed for internal clock use only and may not function correctly when connected to an external clock via the ADV/CLOCK input.

You'll now listen to demo tracks featuring these presets. I've added other samples like drums, chords, and pads to create a complete musical context. The EDGE sequences can be quite complex, producing various timbres at once, like bass and percussion. To help you distinguish, I've marked the EDGE and ADDITIONAL SOUNDS with different colors.
These ADDITIONAL SOUNDS are not included in the soundset."

00:00 LD Acid Taste
01:45 BS Life With Kick
02:51 PR Ringtone
04:14 BS Bass'n'Bleep
05:31 PR Craftwork
06:39 BS Unison Acid
07:58 LD Faulty Device
09:27 LD Silky Sine
10:49 PR Sacred Rite
12:09 BS Admixture
13:24 PR Nervous Beat
15:03 BS Overtones
16:06 LD Memories Of S&H
17:25 BS Eccentric Saw
18:12 PR Saucepan
19:15 BS Palette
20:17 GEN Interplanetory
22:14 BS Bees On Bass
23:17 LD Oversaturated
24:27 LD Birth Of Modular
25:30 BS Full Range
26:32 PR Latino
27:54 BS Progressive
29:00 LD Glider
30:03 BS Colossus
31:08 LD Aloof
32:23 PR HiHat, Tom, Snare
33:13 Secret Message

ASM HYDRASYNTH - First Impressions, Overview and Demo

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"The ASM HYDRASYNTH DELUXE SYNTHESIZER is finally in the Shack! I'll reveal the backstory of why it took me so long, then unboxing, share my first impressions and reaction, overview and tour of te controls and synth architecture. Of course, we'll play it for the first time together.

HYDRASYNTH is a monster digital wavestable synthesizer and has been a highly requested synth for me to feature on the channel. The day has come.

The ASHUN SOUND MACHINES HYDRASYNTH DELUXE is the flagship model in the range, which includes the HYDRASYNTH KEYBOARD, HYDRASYNTH DESKTOP and HYDRASYNTH EXPLORER.

Also featuring NATIVE INSTRUMENTS MASCHINE+."

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Best of Oberheim OB-Xa Synthesizer

video upload by RetroSound

"(c)2007-23 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

❤️ Support #RetroSound channel: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com

Best of Oberheim OB-Xa Synthesizer
all synthesizer sounds: Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer (1980)
drums: Boss DR-55, Korg KR-55B, Roland TR-808, Roland TR-707, Linndrum

Setlist
0:06 Intro
0:13 Dreamland
0:43 Vostok
1:22 Short Trip
1:54 Sommermorgen
2:26 Zero Gravity
2:50 Lazy Afternoon
3:32 Forever Autumn
4:29 Springbreak
4:42 O Boy
5:11 Lou1
5:28 Lou2
5:50 David
5:50 Prince
5:57 Captain
6:08 Dan
6:23 Jeff1
6:35 Billy
6:46 Kurt
7:00 Space
7:11 Jean
7:20 Jeff2
7:28 Simple
7:34 Eddy1
7:43 Eddy2
7:54 Eddy3
8:06 OB Pad
8:28 Hard Sync
8:41 OB Strings
8:55 Hollow Pad
9:13 Sample/Hold
9:23 Vangelic1
9:30 Dark Pad
9:45 Vangelic2
10:01 Unisono
10:13 The End

The Oberheim OB-XA Synthesizer is one of the big legendary synths in music history. Here can you find the full OB-Xa playlist with a lot single sound demos, synth comparisions and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy.

The OB-Xa playlist:"