MATRIXSYNTH

Walrus Qi Etherealizer - exploration w/ hardware synths (SH-101, Prophet Rev2, 303, Nymphes, OP-XY)

video upload by Jay Hosking

"Trying out Walrus's new multi-effect with some hardware synthesizers.

Full disclosure: Walrus sent this pedal along for me to try for free. I'm a big fan of their Slöer pedal and also really like the Meraki (both of which I bought with my own money), so I was happy to give the Qi a spin. Happy to report that I am super impressed with this one. You can think of the Qi as kind of complementary to the Hologram Chroma Console: if the Chroma Console gives everything grit, colour, and texture, the Qi gives everything space, width, and ambience.

Here, I use it with a few synths I love and found myself lost for my entire Sunday exploring what the Qi could create with the right synthesizers. In fact, one of the improvisations (not in the final video here) has turned into a full song, which I'll put up as soon as I have time to record a performance. It's a really inspiring pedal and works very well with hardware synths.

00:00 - with Prophet Rev
04:25 - with Cyclone Analogic Bassbot TT-303
06:34 - with Dreadbox Nymphes
10:02 - with Teenage Engineering OP-XY
12:33 - with Roland SH-101

Recorded live to a stereo output, with only limiting on the master (no compression, EQ, or other effects).

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"

Session w/ Rhodes MKII, Prophet-10, OP-1 field | Footprints 2025-01-22

video upload by atnr

"A jam session featuring the Rhodes MK2, Prophet-10, OP-1 field, bass, and drums.

It centers on the harmonies of the Rhodes, with synth melodies from the Prophet-10 and OP-1 field layered on top. The drum and bass parts were performed and recorded separately."

Creating and Transferring Wavetables - Novation Peak

video upload by Mad Robot

Anaheim, CA – January 22, 2025: Native Instruments is making it easier than ever for music producers to explore new sounds on their favorite controllers by launching its Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) Hardware Partner Program, announced today at NAMM 2025. Industry leaders Akai Professional, Novation, Nektar, Korg, and M-Audio are adopting the NKS ecosystem to power seamless integration with Native Instruments software. This connects music makers to over 2,000 NKS-compatible instruments and effects from more than 250 brands.

“This expansion highlights the impact of collaboration,” says Simon Cross, Chief Product Officer at Native Instruments. “It marks an important milestone in our mission to provide musicians with an open, connected platform, making professional-grade tools, instruments, and technology more accessible to creators everywhere.”

Native Kontrol Stand"Wavetables are a fantastic tool to expand your sonic horizons.
But sometimes the ones built in the Peak aren't enough.
And how cool would it be to 'bake' one of your favorite VST's patch down to a wavetable that you can then play around with inside the Peak ?

This video is based off knowledge shared by @StarskyCarr in a super well made tutorial [see here, and here]. I decided to make my own specifically for the Peak/Summit since the workflow is a bit tricky.

Although the video is 25 minutes long it takes only 4-5 minutes to transfer a new wavetable when you're used to it.

Here are the steps to reproduce :

1- Find a patch in any VST that you'd like to create a wavetable for.
2- Automate parameters over a few seconds of this patch playing using a midi clip and a linear envelope(s)
3- The note playing needs to be an F2 detuned by -23ct. This is how we're gonna get the right amount of samples (256) per cycle
4- Record the note and automation using an audio track listening to the VST's track output
5- Send the recorded audio to Audacity
6- Change Audacity's sample rate to 44100 and its time display units to "samples" (bottom left corner)
7- Copy / paste on a new track a small portion of the beginning, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and end of the recording.
8- Analyze how one shape might morph into the next, and use that knowledge to determine the starting position of the waveform selections.
Ideally the selection starts when the waveform crosses the 0dB line.
8.1- Manually enter "256" in the audacity selection box to have exactly the right amount of samples. Ctrl+c to copy, then delete the sample crop, and paste it back in the track to have only your 256 samples selection.
9- Do that for the 5 samples and make sure they're one after another without space in between. Delete the first track.
10- Select the 5 samples by clicking on the first one and manually typing "1280" in the selection length.
11- Go to File - Export - Export Selected Audio , and export as a .wav
12- In Novation Components, after selecting "Manage Peak", in the wavetable editor, create wavetable and then "import" - "Audio File" - select the wav you just created - Import as Wavetable
13- Save your wavetable and send it to a free slot. That's it !"

Snowfall Thickener | Make Noise

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"The rich sounds of falling, melting, and freezing snow get thickened up more by The ReSynthesizer.

Snowfall Morphagene Reel: https://freesound.org/people/makenois...

http://www.makenoisemusic.com"

Arturia Minifreak - "Aerostatics" Soundbank 65 Presets

video upload by LFOstore

"Introducing Arturia Minifreak 'Aerostatics' Soundbank!

Buy: https://kav-sound-explorer.sellfy.sto...

We are unveiling the new "Aerostatics" library, which enriches this amazing synthesizer with an additional 65 presets, showcasing the latest features introduced in MF version update V3.

These presets are fully compatible with both Minifreak and Minifreak V hardware.

Dive into dynamic and abstract sequences, immerse yourself in rich landscape textures and classic pads, all while experiencing an atmosphere enhanced with exceptional effects.

Explore a diverse array of 65 presets, each meticulously crafted to offer a unique sonic experience:

Enveloping Atmospheres
Mesmerizing Fx
Ethereal Pads
Intricate textures
Rhythmic Sequences
Soundtracks
Ambient

Our demo tune was recorded in real time, showcasing the pure essence of these presets without any external effects or processing.

Made by A.Kav."

Nonlinear Labs C15 - Firmware Update 2025

video upload by Nonlinear Labs

"We are pleased to release a major firmware update for the C15 just in time for the NAMM 2025.
One of the major changes is that the polyphony will be increased from 24 to 48 voices at the previous sample rate of 48 kHz. Alternatively, a higher sample rate of 96 kHz with 24 voices is offered.
The C15 audio engine has been expanded to support polyphonic modulation sources. In the first step, polyphonic aftertouch can now be received via MIDI.
Pitch bend and sustain functions can now also be used independently of macro controls, freeing them up for other modulations.
A sostenuto pedal function and the ability to switch presets and banks via footswitch have also been added.
There are also a number of improvements to user-friendliness and optimizations to the operating system.

Presentation & Music: Tim Sund
Video recording and editing: Thomas Jaufmann

00:00 Intro
00:32 Global Pitch Bend Parameter
00:47 Global Sustain & Sostenuto
01:12 Footswitch to change Presets
01:28 96kHz Sample Rate
01:43 48 Voice Polyphony
02:02 Improved Internal Recorder
02:33 Graphical UI - new Zoom Buttons
02:44 Polyphonic Aftertouch via MIDI
04:11 Copy Modulation Assignments
04:26 Copy Hardware Source Assignments & Amounts
04:41 Summary"

Erica Synths Steampipe Physical Modeling Synth - SonicLAB Review

video upload by sonicstate

"‪@magicalsynthadventure3216‬ takes a look at the ‪@EricaSynths‬ Steampipe, a hardware physical modeling synthesizer from Erica Synths and 112dB (who also worked on NightVerb).

The Steampipe is based on a Reaktor Ensemble from around 2004/5. The hardware unit is nicely made desktop hardware.

Features
8-voice polyphony
Physical modeling engine with 32 adjustable parameters
5 assignable LFOs with delay and sync
Extensive modulation matrix with MIDI controller-specific configurations
64 factory presets and 192 user preset memory
Preset export and import via USB
DIN5 MIDI Input
MIDI Thru/Out
All parameters are MIDI CC controllable

Available now priced at: €990/$1199, £1099"

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

#Jamuary 22nd 2025 - "Torn Tents"

video upload by Captain Credible

"Good old knob twiddling I'll n the #drumbruteimpact pairs nicely with the #polyendtracker and the #rolands1"

JAMUARY 2025 #22 - Amnis FM Beat

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Happy new modular year!

Funky beat, thanks to the Amnis, clocked by Pamela and data from Gliss (free lfo reset by Pam)
Battering Ram is the kick and bass, AHH is the 808 hat and FM by 2OPFM

Gliss
Pamela's new workout
Amnis
Battering Ram
2OPFM
AHH, diff-rect, Quadratt, Line out

4U 50hp recorded live into Syntakt reverb and delay"