MATRIXSYNTH

Moog Releases Muse Firmware v1.2.0

"Moog Music is excited to announce the release of firmware update v1.2.0 for Muse, Moog's latest flagship synthesizer. This update introduces key improvements that elevate the creative possibilities for Muse owners, reflecting Moog’s ongoing commitment to responding to user feedback and enhancing the overall functionality of its instruments.

HIGHLIGHTS
Firmware update v1.2.0 for Muse adds the ability to save multiple different key maps for use with the KEY mode of the CHORD module. With KEY mode the CHORD module allows you to index up to an eight note chord on to any of Muse’s 61 keys, letting you store 61 unique chords across the keyboard. Key maps you create will now be saved in the CHORD module (persisting after power cycling) and via the MORE menu you can switch between eight different key mappings."

You can find the update on Moog Music's website here.

PlantsSystem-StopContinue

video upload by plantssystem

"'StopContinue' was composed using only the Prophet-5 and Poly-Sequencer. All the sounds, including the drums and the upper sounds, are Prophet-5. The Poly-Sequencer was overdubbed using the trigger signal from Doepfer's MSY-2. The multi-track recorder was Roland's VS-1880."

And a few pics of the Poly-Sequencer manual plantssystem:

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Minimalism for Modular #2: Ann Southam's "Rivers"

video upload by Electrum Modular

"I’ve been playing Ann Southam’s exquisite pieces on the piano for a few months, and have been discovering lots of ideas in them that could be applied to a modular system.

This video is also a tribute to a composer who should be a household name like Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and Terry Riley.

0:00 Introduction
1:07 Rivers 1st set
4:22 Rivers 2nd set
7:18 Rivers 3rd set

Previous video in this series: [posted here]
Earlier video on polychords on the Subharmonicon: [posted here]

A great starting point for those curious about Southam is Christina Petrowska-Quilico’s recording – amazingly, the only recording – of Rivers:

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The polyrhythmic clocks and Euclidean sequencer of the Modor DR-2

video upload by Richard DeHove

"Euclidean sequencers are fun, but nowhere near as much fun as polyrhythmic clocks. Turns out every track on the Modor DR-2 has three clocks. Here I demonstrate some very tame examples sticking mainly to time signatures that won't disrupt the metabolism. Truly strange options abound, the vast majority of which could turn any simple pattern into a jazzified moosh worthy of an opening night of free-form interpretive dance at a modern art gallery.

If my examples here aren't too horrendous I may have another go at some more challenging. For example, mismatched time signatures partially sticjed back together with delicately timed flams and tuplets.

Also demoed here is the Euclidean sequencer. This is a more common feature of many drum machines. What makes this one a little different is that you can have up to 64 steps and hits in each track.

0:00 Activating the clocks
2:15 Assign a clock
2:48 Simple example
4:47 Warping a basic pattern
5:54 Warping a complex pattern
11:03 Euclidean sequencer

Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/
My other channel 'IntraCosmos' of long-play dark ambient textures: / @intracosmos"

Kawai K1m Retro Digital Synth Euphoria Desktop Module

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2024

Today I'm auditioning my original patches made for the Kawai K1m. A very limited digital synth from the 90s. And yet after digging into the architecture was able to harness some very powerful and unique features that are really, I mean, REALLY surprising. You'll hear some cheesy things, some pads, basses. And then there's fat poly action, swirling digital synth soundscapes. And alive motion things that are frankly astounding for such an unassuming little black box. Try to keep in mind when you hear the Mesmerized patch - the K1m has no sequencer nor arpeggiator. No freely assignable LFOs, just a fixed vibrato and that's it. And NO filter ha! Be sure to watch the whole video, lots of my favorites are on the 2nd half starting @3:19. My favorites are Head East, LA Sunset, Liquide and Mesmerized...which ones did you like?

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Rhodes Chroma 64-Key 16-Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

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Pics of the inside below.

If you plan to own a Rhodes Chroma, be sure to check out the excellent https://www.rhodeschroma.com.

"Powers on and has some sound output but reads error message 4 on LCD screen. The rest of functions are untested. Has the Syntech Midi upgrade. Please examine pictures carefully. Comes with original Anvil custom case."

See here for error codes. Err 4 likely means an issue with voice board 4, aka dual channel board 4.

Note there was a CC+ midi upgrade as well. You can find info on it here. You can find info on the Syntech Midi upgrade on this Chroma here.

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Oberheim Xpander Desktop 6-Voice Synthesizer

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Elgam Match 7c

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You can find a demo of one previously posted here.

"This gorgeous analog rhythm box - made in Italy in 1972 - is the first electronic drum machine produced by Elgam, the italian brand that also invented the legendary Elgam Carousel in the same years!"

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