MATRIXSYNTH

Monday, January 27, 2025

BAF 2025: Supercritical Redshift 6

video upload by sonicstate

"At the Buchla and Friends booth, we caught up with Jussi at Supercritical who demonstrated the *Redshift 6*. This synthesizer, recently made available for purchase, had already been shipping since December. As Jussi explained to us, the Redshift 6 is a six-voice polyphonic synthesizer, each voice featuring a digitally controlled DCO oscillator and a custom-designed filter. The instrument is largely analog, with the exception of its digital effects, allowing for some intriguing sound possibilities.

A standout feature of the Redshift 6 is its extensive modulation capabilities and the ability to generate up to 16 oscillators per voice, resulting in a total of 96 oscillators. The device's filter topology can mimic various classic styles, such as ladder, Roland, and 303 filters, with the potential to introduce new characters over time.

Jussi also shared that the Redshift 6 retails for $1,349."

NAMM 2025: Arcana Instruments Strum

video upload by sonicstate

"At NAMM 2025, we caught up with Boaz from Arcana Instruments who introduced a groundbreaking MIDI interface designed to provide accessible music-making opportunities.

He shared the inspiring backstory of his student with cerebral palsy, whose determination to play music with her peers led to this innovation. The interface allows you to play chords with a simple press, strumming up and down rather than side-to-side, accommodating various mobility challenges. It uses Bluetooth for connectivity and is adaptable via interchangeable handles, enabling play through foot pedals or proximity sensors for head movements.

After noticing the limitations in traditional tools like iPads for music education, the interface was developed to support real musical growth. This tool is screenless, encouraging personal interaction and offering a versatile solution that transforms into instruments like piano or strings through color-coded learning.

Arcana Instruments' device is already available in the United States and the UK.

More Info:

https://arcanainstruments.com/"

Sunday, January 26, 2025

Rain City Modular | Buchla & Friends 2025

video upload by Under the Big Tree

"We talk to Joe Grisso of Rain City Modular about their Sequencer Construction Set, a flexible, modular Eurorack voltage and trigger sequencer."

https://raincitymodular.com/

Dina Pearlman - ARP Foundation | NAMM 2025

video upload by Under the Big Tree

"Dina Pearlman, daughter of legendary synth designer Alan R. Pearlman, discusses the foundation created to honor his legacy, and further electronic music education and art.

https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org/

Under the Big Tree is Nicolas Peck's YouTube channel, focused on esoteric electronic music, modular and vintage synthesizers, sound design equipment and techniques, and the composition, production and performance of music.

http://www.underthebigtree.com"

Oberheim SEM SUB-oscillator Mod

video upload by Eric Beam

Also see this post.

"I saw this SEM SUB-oscillator floating around the internets and had to give it a go. 5 stars would go again. Available here from ‪@Lackan110f‬ https://reverb.com/shop/peters-gear-g..."

via this listing

Note the Marion Systems logo on the board. As readers of the site likely know, Marion Systems was Tom Oberheim's follow-up company after Oberheim.

"SUB-oscillator module for the New Oberheim SEM Pro (2009). Installation is very simple, you just have to solder one wire to the +15V point and then attach three connectors.

The +15V point can be located in various places depending on if it is a Marion or Oberheim, and also what model it is. So a multimeter is recommended to verify +15V.

This will give you a -1 octave SUB-oscillator using the EXT-IN knob #1, or a -2 octave SUB-oscillator using the EXT-IN knob #2.

You can also mount it so that you keep EXT-IN on #1 and have SUB -1 OCT on #2 (SUB -2 OCT is then omitted). Se illustration.

Does NOT work in an older vintage SEM (1974-1979) due to different connectors. (the video shows a vintage SEM, but this product is for the New TOM SEM Pro 2009)"

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Deep Techno - Jan 26, 2025

video upload by SynthMania

"Deep Techno evening jam."

Buchla and Friends walk thru w/ CatSynth

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We'll be during a quick walk-thru of all the exciting synth action at Buchla and Friends in Los Angeles. Please join us, and let us know if there are any booths you would like us to go back to and feature."

Merch: https://shop.catsynth.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catsynth
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth

MPC 3.4 AKAI & N I cover A Forest.

video upload by Audiorial

"Hey!
Akai & N.I. have joined forces. Let's use N.I. Rare Vibrations & Analogue Dream to cover A Forest of The Cure into the MPC."

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Tuto sampling complet : https://payhip.com/b/PO0fq Guide de prise en main MPC : https://payhip.com/Audiorial

UAP-inspired music and video performance // Minidexed synth // Space travel // Aerial sightings

video upload by Saul Stokes - Frequensea

"Using various combinations of synthesizers, analog circuits, and specific melodies, Stokes conjures a visit with some beautiful Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena. UAPs are observations of events in the sky that cannot be identified as aircraft or known technology.

During this performance, Stokes discusses the realities of deep space travel as well as a short performance and talk about the fantastic Minidexed synthesizer."