MATRIXSYNTH

Drumkid Eurorack demo (aleatoric/random drum machine)

video upload by Bradshaw Instruments

"Drumkid is a new aleatoric drum machine module from Bradshaw Instruments, a Eurorack version of the original Drumkid from 2020, with lots of upgraded features. Buy it from https://bradshawinstruments.myshopify..."

What does it actually do?

Drumkid is essentially a standard drum machine but with the ability to add (or subtract) hits from a rhythm using probability. Imagine starting with a basic drum beat, then flipping a coin on each beat to decide whether to add an extra snare hit. Drumkid does this, but with fine control over, for instance, how often to flip the coin, which channels the coin flip will apply to, how likely the coin flip is to result in "heads", etc. In practice, this gives you several knobs (and CV input signals) which can affect the flow of randomness in a way that feels intuitive and musical, producing a sort of hybrid between programmed and live drums. It's also possible to push Drumkid outside the realm of human-playable rhythms and into weirder, glitchier beats that operate at high frequencies, creating oscillator-like sounds.

Features/specs

2 x audio outputs (CD-quality, 44.1kHz, 16-bit)
4 x trigger outputs
4 x CV inputs
Clock input/output (adjustable)
12 x parameter knobs
SD card slot for loading samples
Tap tempo
Live edit and step edit
Tuplet modes (triplet, quintuplet, septuplet)
4-digit LED display
Open source design with editable firmware
24HP, 55mm deep
Current draw: 55mA +12V, 20mA -12V

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Behringer RD78 // Review and Demo

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Superbly CHEESY The Behringer RD-78 is their take on the classic *Roland CompuRyhtm CR-78*. The CR78 was famous for having user patterns, you could actually save your own! You've heard it on loads of tracks, and as it was originally designed as an organ accompaniment - like all the OG drum machines - its got some wonderfully cheesy rhythms - who doesn't love a Beguine, Foxtrot, Tango or Mambo?"

0:00 what is it?
0:40 Classic Patterns
6:43 Writing User Patterns
9:22 Some MIDI info

Behringer TD-3, TD-3-MO, MIDI: 303 Rave Patterns/Sequences

video upload by Anton Anru

"Rave Planet is a collection of 64 patterns for Behringer TD-3 and TD-3-MO (Modded Out). The sequences are also available in MIDI Format.
They are suitable for many genres: Techno, Acid, Hardcore, Rave, Breakbeat, Electro, and others.

🗂 The sequences are organized as follows: each pattern within the group has two variations: A and B.
A contains fewer notes and articulations, making it a great starting point, while B is a more energetic and expressive version of A.
This structure allows you to evolve your bass line from "soft" to "expressive" (or vice versa) with a single click. Of course, you can also modify the sequences in real time while performing or jamming.

📦 Get these patterns in
TD-3 / TD-3-MO format: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/td-3...
MIDI format: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/midi...

🎹 For MIDI format: import a pattern into your DAW and place it on a MIDI track with any VST synth. The patterns include accents via velocity and legato notes for glides. For proper playback, use monophonic timbres with envelopes and glide set to legato mode.

⚙️ For loading the sequences to your TD-3 use the latest version of SynthTribe app. It’s available on the official Behringer website – TD-3 page – Downloads.
SynthTribe version should be 2.5.7 or higher if you use TD-3-MO."

Cage Playtronica

video upload by Robin Rimbaud-Scanner

"The Playtron MIDI controller from Playtronica gives you the chance to play pretty much anything. Using alligator clips, you can connect up to 16 objects that can conduct electricity. You might have seen videos of people playing plants or fruit for example. However, if you use conductive copper tape you can also attach this to anything you like and still play them as if a musical instruments.

As a huge admirer of the work and writings of American composer John Cage, I thought it would be interesting combine some of my book collection with the definitive sound of his prepared piano, played live on the books themselves. It's certainly not an impressive piece of music here, and know that it sounds more like someone tuning a piano (🤣), but goodness, what fun it is to physically play anything at hand! And you can marvel at how one of the books in particular just wanted to slip away 😀

Find out more about Playtronica here
https://shop.playtronica.com"

AudioScape Eurobuss VCA Buss Compressor Review

video upload by Molten Music Technology

Follow-up video here.

"The Eurobuss VCA Compressor from AudioScape Engineering is based upon the G-Series bus compressor found in classic SSL consoles. They're spun it into a Eurorack module in the hope that it might bring joy, glue and cohesion to your modular noises. Headphones recommended for this one.

AudioScape has loaned the module to me for review, no money has changed hands and I don't even get to keep it.

https://www.audio-scape.co.uk/500-ser...

Index:
Intro - 0:00
Overview - 7:59
Patch running through Eurobuss - 12:21
Making changes - 16:22
SCHPF - 18:44
Auto Ratio - 19:21
Comparison to G-Series Bus Compressor in BigSix Mixer - 24:58
Just the drums - 31:42
Threshold CV - 38:48
Sidechaining - 43:51
Conclusions - 47:49"

Rob Papen SynFeX Introduction

video upload by Rob Papen

"Introduction to the Rob Papen SynFeX FX synthesizer for Mac and PC.
https://www.robpapen.com/SynFeX.html

Please note that this plugin is part of the eXplorer-10 bundle."

"Everybody has heard the noise rises and low drops in film and contemporary music and SynFeX makes sure that you do not have to search long for your tempo-based audio FX sound!

The ‘movement’ section allows you to quickly adjust your risers and drops to suit your needs. SynFeX not only delivers classic synthesizer noise FX sounds, but it also has built-in samples, and also allows you to load in your own samples!

Adding the different Filter types, Granular synthesis on the samples, and top-notch FX will help finalize your creative FX when used in your productions. Last but not least, we have also added the ‘Ribbon Controller’ for dynamic changes to the sound, including the unique spring-back feature!

SynFeX is a go-to FX synthesizer for everybody who creates contemporary music, movie music, content for games, or simply because you love FX sounds!"

disting NT - Lua Script demos

video upload by Expert Sleepers

"Lua Script algorithms were added in firmware v1.6.0 and refined in v1.7.0. In this video, I demonstrate some scripts created by users since the feature was added.

The scripts can all be found in our GitHub:
https://github.com/expertsleepersltd/..."

Inquisitor. Clip 1 noise box and crackle box style synth. Handmade electronic instrument.

video upload by OmBotCult

Clip 2. Inquisitor. Noise box and crackle box style synth. Handmade electronic instrument.

video upload by OmBotCult

"Inquisitor. Touch metal contacts to mix crackle box synth style lots of squeaky creeks and miss used radio sounds. Built in delay/ echo/ reverb, feedback monster circuit built in with contact mic and volume control for noise amp built in.Low pass filter. On/Off switch for the contact mic. Pluck, scratch, thumb, and thump sounds and use the touch contacts to control and mix the sounds."

See the OmBot label below for more.