MATRIXSYNTH

Wednesday, July 02, 2025

Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite (MEGASYSTEM live cover)

video upload by LucaTronico

"A live reinterpretation of Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite, performed using portable synths and real-time CRT glitch visuals.
The visuals are generated through modified retro consoles and analog setups that react to gameplay and music — creating a one-of-a-kind performance experience.

🎮 Music: Cover performed live with Roland MC-101
📺 Visuals: CRT stack + video glitch system reacting to classic game signals

Megasystem Live – June 20 @ El Sótano Analógico
Chiptune & retrowave performanec + real-time glitch visuals powered by CRTs and classic consoles.
Audience gameplay influences both visuals and music. Total chaos, fully live.

🧠 Instruments: Dirtywave M8 · Roland MC-101 · Teenage Engineering OP-Z
🎛️ Visuals: Video Glitch System (Oliver Behrmann)
🎮 Interaction: Classic consoles hacked into the AV chain
Original music theme not owned by me :)"

Tuesday, July 01, 2025

Drum 'n Bass DELIA Polysynth Presets by Danny Bonnici - NuBreed/Liquid Mixes, Melbourne Instruments

video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"Danny Bonnici - Liquid Mixes and NuBreed fame, channels his Drum 'n Bass roots, creating some harder edged multi-layered and multi-timbral presets for DELIA. In this video he runs through how he created one of his standout presets for DELIA.

ABOUT DANNY BONNICI:
Danny Bonnici is one of Australia’s most respected and dynamic electronic music producers and performers, renowned as a pioneer for his work. For over 20 years Danny has been making an indelible mark on dance music, starting with NuBreed in the late ‘90s. Danny's productions under Liquid Mixes, sees him working with many big-name producers from James Zabiela, Nick Warren, Patrice Bäumel, Hernan Cattaneo and Phil K to name a few.

Check out Danny and Liquid Mixes here:
/ dannybonnici
/ dannybonnici
/ liquidmixes
/ liquidmixes1
https://www.liquidmixes.com/
https://www.beatport.com/artist/danny...
https://dannybonnici.bandcamp.com/

DOWNLOAD DELIA PRESET PACK: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/..."

Electro Jam with Korg Minilogue XD / Monotron Delay / Roland Aira Compact S-1 / TR-606 Drumatix

video upload by ghostradioshow

"DAWless JAM. Enjoy:)"

Plugman - Short Synth Takes

video uploads by Plugman

A few short synth vids by Plugman.

Playlist:

1. Roland RS-09 +QUADRAREVERB PLUS
2. clavia Nordlead2 arp Symphony
3. clavia nord micro modular step squencer midi cc
4. XOR Nerdseq ENV modulation

WURLITZER in a Prophet🔥🔥

video upload by SMV Producer

"Sound banks available for purchase at: https://gumroad.com/smvproducer

Other links:
Bandcamp : https://sergiomassimilianovarvazzo.ba...
Instagram: / smv_producer
Smartlink: https://ffm.bio/smv_producer"

Novation Drum Station Brochure from 1988

via Retro Synth Ads, where you'll find the back and the write-up.

We haven't seen a new Retro Synth Ads post since December of 2021.

It's great see a new one from them!

Album with Make Noise only - Fracture #03 Live Performance

video upload by Anton Anru

"🎆 Fractures is the result of a series of experiments with the Make Noise modular trio: 0-Coast, Strega, and 0-Ctrl. This combination of instruments is perfectly suited for generative ambient music, where hypnotic repetition merges with expression and dynamic movement.
💽 I recorded a 10-track album using only three Make Noise devices and VST effects. All tracks were recorded live in a single take, with no additional editing. Each piece is built around a sequenced pattern and a complex patch that evolves continuously, shaped manually in real time.

The album is available on all streaming platforms.
➕ SoundCloud: / fractures
➕ Bandcamp: https://anru.bandcamp.com/album/fract...

The album explores a wide emotional range — from brighter, more uplifting moments to darker, more noise-driven textures — offering a diverse sonic journey shaped by the raw, living nature of modular synthesis.

📒 I also have patches for Make Noise and other synthesizers: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/

🎛 Lately, I’ve been more interested in working with simpler forms rather than complex arrangements in DAW. Semi-modular synths are perfect for this approach. In this case, the arrangement is the patch itself. If it’s well thought out, you can easily play a full track in a specific genre—like ambient or techno—using just that one patch.

📝 I’m curious to hear your thoughts—does this kind of format immerse you in a certain mood or evoke a specific emotion? Or does the sound feel too experimental and harder to connect with? I’d really appreciate any feedback. Enjoy listening!"

Shakmat Modular Bishop's Miscellany MK2 Released

Demo video upload by Shakmat

"Instant riff maker, that’s how the first version of the Bishop’s Miscellany was described by the users, and it became a guiding mantra throughout the development of this new version.

The Bishop’s Miscellany mk2 is a dual stepped CV/Gate engine built around three core components: a sequence recorder, a CV/Gate processor and a (Re)Generative engine. Sequences can be intuitively recorded, quantized, generated, edited, rearranged, mangled, stored and recalled with ease.

The module features a non-volatile memory on SD card, capable of storing thousands of sequences. Paired with its flexible playlist mode, it becomes a compact and powerful sequence player, equally suited to live performance and detailed studio composition.

Pattern looper, CV/Gate multi-effect, duophonic generative sequencer, two-track sequence player, the Bishop’s Miscellany mk2 does it all, seamlessly shapeshifting from one role to another.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:48 Basics & Recording
3:43 Process
8:09 (Re)Gen
18:06 Channels & linking
19:51 Edit Sequence
22:24 Memory
24:39 Playlist
28:34 ACVs
33:22 Project
34:14 Select Bus
34:53 Multi-Effects
39:28 Playlist Options
42:34 CV I/O Options
44:01 Main Page Options
46:50 Undo
47:21 Link Options"

A Super Polyphonic Stereo Oscillator (with 56 oscillators!) // Ripsaw from Acid Rain Technology

video upload by DivKid

"Here's RIPSAW from Acid Rain Technology which offers 56 oscillators across a stereo shape morphing 4 voice polyphonic oscillator module. From super saws to super squares with new hard sync shift tones (new over the previous Chainsaw module) and now with 4 voices. Join us in exploring the sound, features, creative applications and ways to musically articulate 4 voices in a range of different approaches."

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