MATRIXSYNTH

First look at the redesigned MIDIKalimba

video upload by MIDI IN

"Over the last few weeks I've been prototyping a redesigned MIDIKalimba - a touch-pad Kalimba-like MIDI controller. I'm now very happy with this and it's a joy to play.

MIDIKalimba's home page:
https://peacockmedia.software/kalimba"

"MIDIKalimba is a MIDI controller played like a kalimba with fingers or thumbs on touch-sensitive pads and can output:

- MIDI over USB
- MIDI over TRS (a TRS-5-pin DIN lead gives MIDI over 5-pin DIN)

You can set any scale/mode, octave and root note, for example C6 Mixolydian or G4 Minor Pentatonic, and then you'll be able to effortlessly play the notes in that scale and key.

It features velocity-sensitivity for expressive playing."

See https://peacockmedia.software.. for additional details including the user manual.

Launch Control XL - Walkthrough Livestream

video upload by Novation

"Join -CALC- on Novation Live to learn more about the new Launch Control XL. Discover how our latest MIDI controller enables you to get hands on with your entire workflow, whether that’s controlling your DAW, a hardware-only set up, or somewhere in between. Designed to make complex setups effortless, -CALC- will show you how to create your own MIDI maps and use Launch Control XL as the central hub for all your MIDI control.

Find out more and order yours here: https://bit.ly/_NEW_Launch_Control_XL_"

LARIX ELEKTRO CANON, Eurorack module Deviant use

video upload by LARIX ELEKTRO

"Here is an alternative way to understand, then use, the CANON module.
The CANON is a delay for CV and GATE, controlled by a Clock signal.

But it can be considered as a bank of sample and hold.

You will see how work the CLK and GATE input, using random or noise instead of regular input signals. and a lot of tips !

The CANON is available here: www.larix-elektro.com"

OXI One MKII Workflows : the magic of Modulations

video upload by OXI Instruments

"Welcome to Workflows – the series where we show you quick and powerful ways to create music fast.
In this episode, we’re exploring one of the most powerful tools for crafting dynamic, evolving sounds: modulation. Each sequencer now features 8 modulation lanes, 2 LFOs, and a MOD matrix.
Let’s jump in!"

PMS Performance Music Systems SYNTAR

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via this Reverb listing

Update: link fixed. Sorry about that!

Don't miss the demo in the listing, previously posted here.

"This is the very rare 1980 Performance Music Systems (PMS) SYNTAR. The SYNTAR licensed the Electronic Music Systems EML designs made famous in the ElectroComp EML 101 and arranged them as a two oscillator synth with a multimode filter, Sample/Track & Hold, LFO, two EGs: ADSR and AD. All of the pots are sealed Type-J and some of them use the unique center 0 style for mixing in LFO or ENV. The oscillator wave forms are selected using a pot rather than a switch, which allows for a full range of shapes and you can go through low pass, bypass and highpass modes in the same linear fashion.

Sonically the SYNTAR is its own beast though most similar to the EML ElectroComp 101 and capable of growly moog style bass and leads with colorful resonant filter sweeps to very subtle pure tones thanks to how wave forms are variably dialed. The two printed pages are excerpts keyboard magazine's analog synthesizers features some details and pictures of the SYNTAR being shown at NAMM.

The left hand controls feature 9 wood blocks that control pots to allow for:

pitch up, pitch down
pitch modulation
sustain
filter up, filter down
filter modulation
amplitude modulation
nose. [sic]

Portamento control can be set to be directional and has a linear or exponential glide.

The power was rebuilt and includes a few modifications for CV and GATE out so that the SYNTAR could be used to drive modular analogue synthesizer. The Pratt-Reed keyboard has new bushings.

The original ATA flight case and a one off custom vinyl gig bag are included as well as a 50' and a 25' cable and stack of original patch sheets. The cable handles power, audio, external audio in, CV and gate so that you only plug in the 10 pin milspec cable to the SYNTAR.

The flightcase foam is collapsing, but fortunately the velvet covering is intact over it. The flight case is solid. This synth is now 45 years old with components from the mid 1970s. The original type-J sealed pots are all working, but are scratchy."

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Electrocomp EML-200 REFURBISHED 70s Modular Synthesizer

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via this eBay listing

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"This EML-200 was meticulously refurbished, with future-proofing measures. This work required 28 hours of skilled vintage synth tech time, plus parts costs.

In addition to repairs, we performed the following work to this EML200:

Replaced all electrolytic capacitors - an important preventative measure.
Power supply rebuilt - another important preventative measure: Replaced power supply electrolytic capacitors, regulators, cleaned heat sync, applied silicone lube.
Replaced power cord.
Installed new rubber feet.
Replaced jack washers and nuts.
Replaced front panel screws.
Cleaned inside and out.
All jacks cleaned for better connection.
Painstakingly removed, opened and cleaned and lubed all potentiometers to eliminate crackle.
Cleaned all switches to eliminate crackle.
Installed new grommets for reverb unit.

The end result is a beautiful example of this classic instrument that works like new again and is a real pleasure to play, without the problems one would normally expect from a 50 year old instrument that didn't receive this kind of treatment. It’s ready to play and record with. See photos - this is exactly what you’ll be getting, nothing more and nothing less.

sn88x"

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Good news for LXR-02 owners (now let's list bugfix & feature requests)

video upload by Richard DeHove

"Although the recent 1.07 firmware update was just a maintenance release it's far more significant than an assortment of bugfixes. Instead of having to wait for the Great Eye of the original LXR developer to fall upon the LXR-02, Erica Synths can now do updates in-house.

So rather than feeling this wondrous little machine has been forgotten, this is a reason for great optimism for more development. Erica Synths surely wouldn't go to the effort of taking over development just to then shelf it all again.

Here I look at the main new feature which is parameter lock value display, which is an excellent excuse to look at how parameter locks work in general.

For the future I'd like to see song mode fixed; the delay effects get proper tempo sync options; and the lighting changed on the buttons so you can see which patterns are empty and which have data.

Perhaps this may be a good place to put your bugfix and feature requests...

0:00 Background
0:46 The good news
2:12 Parameter locks
5:12 Per step FX
6:10 Easy saving

Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"

The DPO Supersaw Redux | Make Noise

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"Thinking back on the time we made a 'supersaw' using a DPO and modDemix back in 2015."

http://www.makenoisemusic.com

DYNACORD VRS-23 vs.SRS-56 // Analog "Reverb" // Clavia Nord Modular

video upload by LESINDES

"There was somebody asking what the diefferendcs was between DYNACORD VRS-23 and SRS-56.:
Both are analog delays with 'reverb' capabilities.
SRS-56 is by far the more flexible delay and it is in stereo. VRS-23 delay is only mono, and VRS processes only mono signals. SRS "reverb" algorithms do not provide the same reverb ambience as the VRS does IMHO. VRS is easier to handle. It lets you not only adjust modulation (LFO) depth/amount but also speed.
I have just finished a demo video which I will upload very soon.
DYNACORD SRS-56 you could modulated stereo crossfeedback bucket brigade delay with presets custom settings. A big vintage machine bringing back the pad feeling of late seventies. The SRS-56 has become quite rare these days. It is a sibling af the fomous VSR-23 with its very special pseudo reverb."