Kaivo: Body Module Overview

video upload by Madrona Labs

"Overview of Kaivo's Body Module

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)."

00:00 Intro
01:09 Model Menu
01:50 X&Y Controls
03:39 Nonlinear Dial
05:47 Tone Dial
06:19 Pitch Control
07:54 Sustain Dial
08:25 Wet Dry Controls
09:13 Outro

Mutable Instruments Ambika soundscape - Mars awaits

video upload by MIDERA

"I have played many hybrid synthesizers. Prophet 12, 3rd wave, DW-8000, ESQ-1, Poly Evolver, Pro-2, maybe others? And I always come to this conclusion. The Ambika sticks out as my favorite. At least, in terms of sound. In terms of UI, P12 wins. In terms of build quality, Poly Evolver wins (minus the encoder issues). DW-8000 does indeed have the most interesting filter IMO. They're all fun, very different... but the Ambika just has the best envelopes, great filters, awesome modulation capacity - and I'm always left feeling like this is an amazing synthesizer.

Boss MD500 to Strymon Volante to Eventide Blackhole VST"

SynthAddict Studio Tour at CLOWNFEST 13

CLOWNFEST 13 DAY 2 THE STUDIO TOUR DAY video upload by pierrot the acid clown

A quick tour with supporting member SynthAddict, who's numerous videos you've seen here on MATRIXSYNTH. His custom MATRIXSYNTH hat makes an appearance along with a mention of the site at 3:26.15. Note the video is set to start with SynthAddict at 3:17:30. You can use the player controls to skip around or to the beginning of the full four our show if you want to. Thank you to SynthAddict for the MATRIXSYNTH plug and for supporting the site!

And a prior studio tour from 10 months ago:

PtAC - CLOWNFEST XI - SYNTH ADDICT CRIB

video upload by pierrot the acid clown

Patterning 3 - Loop Settings

video upload by Olympia Noise Co.

"Here's an in-depth look at the Loop Settings in Patterning 3. Subscribe for more Patterning 3 tutorials and tips."

0:00 Intro
1:25 Loop Settings
1:35 Length Controls : Standard Mode
2:43 Length Controls : Divide Mode
3:25 Movement : Auto-Rotate and Playback Modes
5:12 Playback Mode : Urn
6:14 Offset Controls
9:20 ALT Controls : Grid and Page Settings

Joe Satriani's Drum Machine

video upload by Alex Ball

"Whilst the E-mu SP machines are most famous for their use in Hip-hop, they were used by numerous artists in different genres and in different ways.

To that end, I thought it would be interesting look at why and how it was used on Joe Satriani's 1987 album "Surfing with the alien".

A note - I am aware that playing Joe Satriani songs on an Ibanez JEM is like doing a video about Spider-Man whilst dressed as Batman, but the JEM is the guitar I have. 😀

0:00 Intro
0:58 References
1:24 Custom Samples
3:29 Hi-Hat Shenanigans
4:21 Computer Games
5:01 The SP-12 Setup
6:31 Live Cymbals
6:54 Outro and Surfing with the alien cover"

This is impressive! // Time Machine from Olivia Artz Modular (OAM) [ambient eurorack fx]

video upload by DivKid

"I love a good delay and this has been a great delay that’s given a wide range of musical results. The Time Machine from OAM (Olivia Artz Modular) is a multi-tap delay with various timing, spread and clocking options as well as the ability to create custom blends on 8 delay taps and time divisions. This led to designing custom reverb ambiences and even finding a ‘Dynamic Rhythm Designer’ that allowed for making hi hat and bass rhythms in an intriguing way. Lots of links and the timing below. Have at it!"

*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*

00:00 Hello & patch previews

01:27 What is the Time Machine?

02:02 Feature run down

03:45 Cosmic Delay Playtime

06:17 Dynamic Rhythm Designer - this is killer!

10:33 Will it flange? - exploring short delays & modulation FX

13:04 Ambient Bliss - ‘effiksmusic’ patreon audio

15:01 Custom Reverb & Ambience - primitive reverbs & unique echoes

19:01 Reverbs on Subtractive Synth Tones

19:49 Boutique Ambient Guitar FX - pedal rivalling lush echo verbs

21:17 Karplus Wrong - quirky delay synth voice action

23:15 Dub Techno Wonder! - red light district dub techno

26:11 Feedback - haunting howling tones

27:09 Background Glitch Textures for Beats

28:06 Music production tips for glitchy textures

28:52 Pre FX Processing for Better Layering - ‘dma’ patreon audio

Souvenir de Chine - Jean-Michel Jarre - on Prophet 6

video upload by jami.m

Novation Peak 07/24/24

video upload by COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS

"Rothko."

► Tweakery Mayhem on Gaia-2 ► Evil / Moody / Introspective sounds by Jexus.

video upload by Jexus (sounds-for-synths.com)

"An ultra-fast demo of some more aggressive, dark & experimental timbres than in my 2 previous videos. All sounds come from the 'Jexus Gaia-2 Soundset' with 300 custom presets / patches & all sequences that you hear."

"The presets are named “number + WCOG” (for example “185_WCOG”). The soundpack comes as a file in Roland SVZ format. Just copy the file from your computer onto a memory stick and import it to your Gaia-2. Warning: not every USB stick works with Gaia-2 : check if you have a compatible one or if you need to buy a new one. You don’t need to install any Roland expansions for these presets. A standard factory unit of Gaia-2 is enough!

In this video I used some EQ-ing and / or external reverb on selected sounds (in very small amounts). Other than that everthing you hear comes from the Gaia-2 engine (no additional flanger, chorus, distortion, no layering, etc.)"

https://sounds-for-synths.com/roland-gaia-2/

SonicLAB Tetrachords by Cycle Instruments Part 2 Review

video upload by sonicstate

Part 1 here

"The second part of the SonicLAB review ‪@matthsmatthsmatths‬ explores the Tetrachords by Cycle Instruments, focusing on its keyboard capabilities, step sequencer, and integration with Eurorack modules like the Cubit Chord. The module supports both USB and CV outputs, enabling seamless software integration for advanced sound design. Priced at AUD $1,200 (approximately £625), it offers a variety of features for creating dynamic sequences and is available exclusively from Cycle Instruments’ website.

Key Moments:
00:00:00 - Introduction and link to Part 1
00:00:17 - Using Tetrachords as a keyboard and playing chords
00:01:07 - Briefing on the step sequencer functionality
00:02:26 - Example of varying note patterns and polyrhythms
00:05:04 - Introduction of the Cubit Chord module
00:08:07 - Integration of USB outputs with computer software
00:08:51 - Demonstration of MIDI output with synthetic instruments
00:12:52 - Explanation of pattern writing and jam modes"