MATRIXSYNTH

First Time Playing With Nina From Melbourne Instruments

video upload by RAFAEL RGH

"The Nina is a synthesizer that the knobs that move by itself. In this video I play three patterns on the Nina."

00:00 Pattern 1 - Bounce
01:14 Pattern 2 - Big sound
02:13 Pattern 3 - Exciting

Modular Moog (vintage)

video upload by Memetune Studio

"The Moog sounds so rubbery and gorgeous today

And the 914 Fixed Filter Bank sounds a bit like waves on an electronic beach"

Instruõ - ceithir | Project Overview

video upload by

"Welcome to the instruōduction of the ceithir.
This is the largest module I have designed to date. Measuring in at 58HP!
It’s been a design project I’ve been tapping away at in the background since Christmas Eve 2024. (It was my holiday entertainment)

I’ve been keen for a while to do a design project reminiscent of my approach ~10 years ago when I was designing the troika.
That was the original Instruō module and came about entirely because I wanted more oscillators in my rack! I actively Timelapse recorded the troika design process and scored it using that original troika to be an extremely nerdy music video!
I did a similar video document project when I designed the tràigh filter later that year.
I did actually record the harmonàig PCB design as well… but that never made a cut because I ended up getting too busy focussing more on the module development side of things more so than the documenting.

For ceithir I have gone a little bit further… I ran timelapse recording for the majority of the process, but also “vlogged” the process and did my best to record key milestones stages.
Over the coming weeks I am going to be publishing these as focussed mini documentaries that focus in on particular design stages.
Some of these include:
• sketching the interface layout/hardware components and then designing the interface graphics
• hardware layout considerations
• troubleshooting initial prototypes
• first power up and then calibration/testing of the first full hardware iterations

As Instruō has grown over the years I have enjoyed collaborating with this team of designers. Sharing ideas and learning from each other is a big part of how we create. I hope some of this series might serve as some form of reference to anyone interested in module design. I feel like it’s becoming more and more common for bands/artists to produce some behind the scenes content surrounding writing and production of new albums. I’m hoping the format translates to some module design bts content. It is perhaps not a step by step tutorial, but I have tried to capture the process quite comprehensively.

This module is a ridiculous one! I don’t know what the current next step is beyond a handful of them existing for my own personal rack(s).
If there is interest, please let me know and I can see what’s possible. This thing is definitely not suited for large scale production! But I am very excited to see what people do with it.

Thanks for reading.
Please feel free to join us on Discord and say hi!
~ Jason"

Exploring the NEOHARP – A MIDI Instrument That Thinks Outside the Keybed

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"Discover the NEOHARP (🔗 Learn more: https://neoharp.com) – a unique and beautiful MIDI instrument mixing concepts of the accordion and zither, designed to make chord playing intuitive and expressive. In this hands-on review, I explore the prototype’s features, layout, app integration, and how it performs with DAWs and soundfonts. Whether you're a synth enthusiast or just curious about new ways to play, this deep dive covers everything you need to know before its official release.

⏱️ Video Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:21 Quick Demo
00:30 What's in the Bag? What is NEOHARP?
01:17 Hardware Overview
01:34 Arc de Triomphe
02:00 Chord Key Layout
02:30 Chord Combinations
02:46 Right-Hand Keyboard Behavior
03:10 App & Editable Parameters
04:50 Soundfonts
05:14 DAW Integration
05:31 Demo 1 – Harp & Filter Sweeps
06:14 Demo 2 – RasPi Piano
06:57 What It’s Not
07:27 Pros
07:57 Areas for Improvement
09:38 Synth Players vs Guitarists
10:17 Final Thoughts
10:31 Demo 3 – Juno-60 Emulator
11:01 Outro

HÄLP ZIS CHANNEL
https://www.patreon.com/floyd_steinberg
https://floydsteinberg.gumroad.com/
https://floydsteinberg.bandcamp.com/"

NEOHARP Tutorials, tips & tricks

video uploads by Neoharp

Playlist:

1. Getting to Know Your Instrument — Tutorial #1
2. How to Connect — Tutorial #2
3. Set Up the Application — Tutorial #3
4. Principles of Playing — Tutorial #4
5. A Bit of Theory and a "Box" of Six Chords — Tutorial #5
6. Playing Songs — Tutorial #6
7. Right-Hand Techniques — Tutorial #7
8. App Interface and Channel Logic — Tutorial #8
9. Channel Settings — Tutorial #9

HWJ - FM - FREAKIN' MOVE

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Hardware Jam Challenge: FM

Plaits: FM bassline
Crust: FM snare
BR: kick
AHH: hats
Beads: grains
Pam: triggers

Recorded live thru Syntakt inputs with delay and reverb

#electronicmusic #beat #fm

‪@busycircuits‬ ‪@ShakmatModular‬ ‪@bastlinstruments‬"

Casio VZ-1 "RING" mode in Pure Data

video upload by Collector Current

"Trying to figure out what the Casio VZ-1 does in RING mode with sine waves.

VZ-1 audio: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/assets/v...
PureData patch: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/assets/v...
GitHub: https://github.com/jacobvosmaer/VZPd/...

Blog: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/
Music: https://music.jacobvosmaer.nl/"

FABESIS ENCLAVE Profesional Edicion 2024 - Sintetizador de Nueva Generacion

video uploads by Bautista D. Perez

via this eBay listing

Based on the user manual, this appears to be a preset synth. I'm not seeing the ability to do any deep sound editing - there's no mention of filters, LFOs, or envelopes. That said, this is the first post to feature FABESIS.

Details via FABESIS:

"16-Part Multitimbral Synthesizer

🎹 MÁXIMUN EXPRESSION FOR ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS
24-bit Audio for Maximum Authenticity and Expression of Acoustic Instruments Designed in the United States specifically for discerning musicians. This synthesizer includes the traditional sounds used to play Corridos, Chilenas, Banda, Alterado, Tierra Caliente, Tropical Cumbia and Sonidera, Merengue, Bachata, Tango, Chanchona, Cumbia Villera, Tecnocumbia, Chicha Peruana, Cumbia Ranchera, Rock, Romantic Music, and much more!

🖥️ EASY TO NAVIGATE
The Enclave's interface is easy to navigate. Its navigation is so intuitive that, if you already have experience as a musician, you probably won’t even need to read the manual. All menus are designed to be easily understood by any user.

🎹 SEMI-WEIGHTED KEYBOARD
Professional keyboard with fast response, semi-weighted design, and blister contacts — ideal for demanding musicians. Its lightweight build and portability make it perfect for any stage.

🎛️ EASY TO USE FRONT PANEL
The front panel of the Fabesis Enclave is intuitive, clear, and entirely in Spanish. It includes essential functions such as:

Tuning – Adjust pitch with precision
Transpose – Instantly shift keys without changing your hand positions
Octave Shift – Expand your range at the touch of a button
Navegation
Operation Mode - Select the operation Mode
Sound Banks - Choose your favorite sounds
Factory Effects – Apply studio-quality effects instantly with built-in presets

Additionally, its effects section includes factory pre-programmed presets, ready to use instantly..
🔌 CONNECTIONS
On the back panel, you’ll find all the connections you need:

Audio outputs - for live performance or recording
Headphone Jack - for silent practice
Damper Pedal - for expressive sustain
MIDI Ports - for external gear and sequencing
USB Connections - for storage
Programation Port. - for software updates
📦 EXPANSIONS
For those looking to expand the capabilities of the Enclave, Fabesis offers a variety of sound libraries and expansions, including:

Grupero Wave.
Romances.
Saxophones.
Trumpets.
Trombones.
Mega Synths.
Ambient Dreams."

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Wiard 300 Series - 2 Module Partial System w/ Hinton PSU

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via this Reverb listing

"This is a partial Wiard system consisting of 1xClassic VCO Model 341, and 1xBorg Filters Model 352. This can be used as a simple 1 voice synth on its own, or be integrated with a larger Wiard(or other) modular system. Without a doubt one of the finest analog modular synths you can buy. This is the ”TT Bantam” version, which is fully balanced and can integrate directly into a TT style patchbay(watch levels!). Includes two modules, silver 19” rack frame, power cables, and PSU.

It is heavily recommended(insisted?) that you use the Hinton Modular PSU that is included to power these."

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Wersi Wersimatic WM24 / like Elgam Carousel Godwin Drummaker CX1

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via this Reverb listing

"Rare analog drum machine and auto accompaniment unit from Germany. Very much like italians units like Elgam Carousel, Elka Wilgamat or Welson Ritmo, and predecessor of the CX1.

VIDEO DEMO [previously posted here]

Unit was fully recapped and is in fully working condtion.

As an early 70s unit except some backgroun noise but nothimg major, check the démo.

Cosmetic is quite good with some wear.

Comes with original DIN and jack cables to plug the keyboard to the drum expander."

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