Collaboration Between SYNTH-WERK and Matthias Nagorni

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Matthias Nagorni has many years of experience in the development of software synthesizers such as the AlsaModularSynth or the Add64. He was also consultant of various Synthesizer projects.

In 2021 Matthias bought a SYNTH-WERK Modular System and started experimenting to control the system via an external audio interface and especially developed software for this application.

He worked on the concept for frequency calibration of his SYNTH-WERK synthesizers 901oscillator banks and digitization of the 911 envelope generators. Matthias found a way to calibrate the tracking of the 901 oscillator bank by using his specially developed algorithm. This opened a complete new world on 901 oscillator banks in polyphonic mode without any modiQcation of the original 901 circuit design.

One day he sent a sound example that he had created with the SYNTH-WERK modular system and his new control system. This was the initial spark for the collaboration and the joint idea of integrating these functions into a keyboard that still offers unimagined functions today. Even old MOOG 3P ́s from the 60 ́s can be calibrated using the SW 955-CONTACT keyboard.

Years of hard work lie behind us, in which the idea and the concept have become a product in which both sides contribute their strengths. Matthias Nagorni's creativity, software and embedded systems expertise and SYNTH-WERK's many years of experience in the development of hardware and manufacturing. This enables us to offer our customers the best possible combination of reliability, quality and functionality that they expect from SYNTH-WERK products.

We are very excited and proud to work together with such an innovative and creative person like Matthias.

The SW 955-CONTACT keyboard is the Qrst product from the collaboration that marks the start of the R.A.3.0 series, which brings the modular synthesizer further into the future.

AMSynths Plans 2024 - Ten ARP 2500 Modules!

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"A detailed explanation of the new ARP 2500 modules that AMSynths are delivering in 2024. New filters, oscillatos, modulators, envelopes and sequencer expansion."

MATTHS 'Permanence' LIVE - SUPERBOOTH

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Note this was from last year's SUPERBOOTH, published by supporting member MATTHS today.

"To mark one year since playing on the Seaside stage at Superbooth! MATTHS plays Permanence live!

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ALONE IN SPACE | Novation MININOVA Synthesizer | Sci-Fi Ambient Music | Synthwave Chill Out

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"For this soundtrack, I pulled out my Novation Mininova synthesizer and recorded 12 stereo tracks of ambient improvisations, which I mixed into an hour block. All sounds are exclusively from Mininova plus delays and reverbs applied in my DAW."

00:00 - Journey begins
03:56 - Cosmic arpeggios
10:00 - The mind escapes
17:20 - Dark thoughts
19:20 - Can't hear me??
23:00 - Journey continues
28:38 - Returning arpeggios
33:40 - The mind escapes reprise
40:50 - Dark thoughts are back
43:00 - Industrial loneliness & radio
50:38 - Farewell to the stars

'You are in a damaged capsule, part of a space station on the moon. After an accident that caused part of the station to be destroyed, you are the only survivor. Alone, with a limited supply of oxygen, enough for a few hours. You can't change it, you can't influence it. But you don't want to think about what comes next, about the inevitable. You are not worried, you are not afraid of death. You knew what the risk was. Now is the time for contemplation. Memories, thoughts, long-postponed things with which you were not at peace, which are dormant inside you, surfaced. It's ironic that in order to spend honest time with yourself, you needed to be alone in space...'

Enjoy your precious time in space.

Thank you for watching & listening."

Stranger Things Theme: OB-6 sound design tutorial: How to make the synth bass

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"This is a sound design tutorial for how to approach the main theme of Stanger Things. The sound is a dirty chorus synth bass that is achieved by detuning the oscillators, as opposed to using a chorus effect..

The Sequential Circuits OB-6 can do a respectable job of coming close to the sound, because of the SEM filter that is borrowed from the original Oberheim that was used in the main theme.

Analog synthesizers have found a way back into film music, which has led to a lot of rich experimentation of what these instruments are capable of. I think my main takeaway is the heavy use of envelope, and setting the filter modulation much lower than a normal synth pluck would require. Also, having a really dry sound mixed in with lots of ambience really cuts through in a way that creates a strong effect.

I hope you learn something from this tutorial, and it gives you some ideas to try out! Please let me know if there are any questions, or if anyone knows what instrument was used on the film. I would guess a Minimoog or similar."

Sonicware Texture Lab granular synth in action

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New Cherry Audio Chroma Demos

New demos have been added to the announcement post for Cherry Audio's new virtual Chroma soft synth here.

Roland Jupiter-8 Synthesizer Keyboard SN 100749 w/ Encore Midi & Road Case

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Roland SH-3A 44-Key Vintage Analog Synthesizer w/ Original Instruction Manual

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"Roland started producing some really unique synthesizers in the mid 1970s, and they were built to a very high standard and certainly have lasted. The SH-3A was conceived as a portable full function analogue synth that had bags of charter and shared much of the same architecture & functionality from the SH-5, SH-7 and even the System 100 etc, so we think this represents excellent value for money.

Background:

Our client purchased this Roland SH-3A new in 1975, so it’s a single owner machine that’s been in their possession for just shy of 50 years, and only ever been used in a home environment. This is a UK model, so 220~240v, and is hard-wired with a UK 3-pin plug which is stored in the compartment within the flight-case in the underside of the synth.

Servicing:

As mentioned above, Kent at KSR has just going the SH-3A a full service, so it’s perfectly working and sounding like a SH-3A should, and he commented that the synth is in beautiful condition inside and out.

Condition:

We rate this as in excellent all original condition, unmodified and complete with its music stand, lid and original owner manual, so very much a collectors grade instrument, that’s ready to play.

Documents:

Although we don’t have the original sale receipt from 1975, the synth does come with its original user manual."

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Studio Electronics Oberheim Obie Rack Dual SEM Synthesizer

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"This Oberheim Obie Rack is fully functional and in excellent condition.

The Oberheim Obie Rack is essentially 2 SEM units in a Studio Electronics designed rackmount enclosure. It includes Polyphony selection, stereo out, MIDI interface, and much more. This is a fantastic way to get the sound of a TVS in a much more portable package."

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