MATRIXSYNTH

Friday, June 21, 2024

How to Update Taiga Desktop Firmware

video upload by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"Firmware download, instructions, and change log are available at https://pittsburghmodular.com/taiga"

PARTICLES - MUTABLE RINGS & NANO MODULES ONA - EURORACK AMBIENT SESSION

video upload by A Last Picture From Voyager

"Nano Module ONA and Mutable Rings go really well together. I took some time to explore these two modules in their basic characteristics, they are the last to be included in my configuration, and I hope to be able to exploit them in more depth in the future. Here, Mutable PLAITS adds a layer of drone to ONA, they evolve together in a semi-polyphony directed by the HERMOD sequencer. And Make Noise MATHS advances the sequence randomly, to create something alive."

PlayFader - Unique Twin Fader Performance Device - Sonic LAB Review

video upload by sonicstate

"Technomadic reviewed the *Play All Day Play Fader* , a colorful and eye-catching sequencer and MIDI controller with twin faders .

The Play Fader features a pair of faders and eight colorful buttons that allow for two-channel note or CV entry and MIDI functionality. The unit includes long-throw faders, tactile buttons, and six mini jacks for CV and gate channels. It supports synchronization through clock or MIDI.
The Play Fader is made from recycled plastic, making it eco-friendly, and the packaging is compostable.

The device can control various parameters with ease, offering features like scales, user-defined settings, and menu buttons for deep functions. It allows for real-time performance adjustments and modulation through various buttons like Fun, Time, Scale, Clear, and more.

Technodadic demonstrated how to create basic note patterns, set user-defined scales, perform basic sequencing, and use performance controls like roll, slice, and bend. He also showcased the MIDI functionalities, allowing for note and CC messages on different channels.

In conclusion, the Play Fader is certainly unique with an innovative approach to sequencing. While it lacks a USB port, its ability to inspire creativity and integrate into live performances makes it a valuable tool., although it is certainly a little on the expensive side."

https://goplayallday.com/playfader

*Chapters:*
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:07 Overview of Play All Day Play Fader
00:00:21 Design and Features
00:00:46 Faders and Buttons Explanation
00:01:00 CV and Gate Channels
00:01:22 MIDI Synchronization
00:01:45 Eco-Friendly Design
00:02:00 Power Options
00:02:31 Basic Functionality
00:04:03 Setting Scales
00:06:37 User Scale Setup
00:07:32 Writing a Pattern
00:12:01 Performance Features
00:15:00 MIDI Functions
00:16:47 Sequencing with MIDI
00:17:32 Conclusions and Final Thought

Maximize Your Modular Add A Synthesizers com Q125

video upload by Synthesizer Sound Design

"The Signal Processor is the most important module no one really talks about enough. Once you dig into this module you'll realize the enormous potential it has to transform your system and your patches."

Time Stamps
00:00 Intro
00:21 Module Description
01:09 Offset - Bipolar To Unipolar
02:40 Patch Ideas
03:43 Inversion - Turn One LFO Into Two
05:24 Clearing Things Up
06:07 Oberheim Xpander Programming Tip
06:37 Output Voltage And Inverting A Filter
08:37 Oberheim Xpander Programming Tip
09:24 Conclusion

Korg Ms-20 - True Duophonic Patches (without the wonk!)

video upload by ChrisLody

"I picked up a Korg MS-20 Mini recently because a friend was selling on (Hi John) and I've been nerding out with the patch bay. I already own the plugin as part of the Korg Collection but I've always wanted a hardware MS-20 of some description so this has been a long time coming!

Funny story, I've been looking around the internet since I got it looking for patch tips and general information, some of which has been really useful but I thought there might be more to learn than what I was seeing. So started searching for a good book on the subject and yeah there is a good book. Patch and Tweak with Korg, which I wrote and article about the Volca Modular and Korg MS-10 for and already own 🙄 I'm a bit slow sometimes!"

Flux Vol 1 - Waldorf Quantum/Iridium - Patches 1 to 25

video upload by GEOSynths

"Out Soon.

So, I finally got round to making some Patches for the brilliant Waldorf Quantum and Iridium. While the Quantum has an Analog Filter, all of the patches use the Digital Filters only for compatibility with the Iridium.

There's 50 Patches in total for Flux Vol 1, however many use both Layers as well as using all the Synthesis Engines available. It does use some of my Custom Samples, which are Raw Oscillator Multi-Samples from my Moog One, Polybrute, Matriarch and many more. It also uses some of the Factory Sample Content.

The Sounds are very Atmospheric in the main, with a few other Categories of Sounds in the Bank, though Pads, Strings, Evolving and Motion Sounds, which is what I think the strengths are of this Synth.

I've turned "Off" the 'Bass Boost' and used the EQ FX instead as there's more control. Mod Wheel is assigned for all to multiple destinations for many Patches."

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Madrona Labs Kaivo: Resonator Overview

video upload by Madrona Labs

"Kaivo is a software instrument combining two powerful synthesis techniques (physical modeling and granular synthesis) in an easy-to-use semi-modular package. It’s laid out a bit like an acoustic instrument; the GRANULATOR module acts like the player’s touch, exciting one or more tuned objects (here, the RESONATOR module, based on physical models of resonant objects) that come together in a central resonating body (the BODY module, also physics-based)."

https://madronalabs.com/

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:04 Mode Menu
02:57 Nonlinear Dial
04:11 In Position
05:00 Pitch Control
07:03 Brightness Control
07:38 Pan Control
09:01 Wet/Dry Control