MATRIXSYNTH

The lone castle

video upload by

"A brief track.

#Cirklon2 #prophet10 #minimoog #RolandJD990

NI RAUM for reverb"

Roland VP-550: Still Brilliant After 20 Years

video upload by Alex Ball

"A look at a Roland instrument that I've wanted to cover for ages, this is the VP-550 from 2006.

(Yes, that was 20 years ago)

0:00 Intro
0:41 History
1:57 Vocal Designer
3:55 Ensemble / Bass & Percussion
4:36 Has this aged well?
5:47 Experiments
8:15 Summary
9:08 Patron Outro Jam

www.patreon.com/AlexBallMusic"

Also see The Roland VP-330: Why is it so sought after?

PlantsSystem-BlueMan

video upload by plantssystem

"PlantsSystem 'Blue Man' is a techno track with an immersive feel that sinks into the depths.
Intensely undulating synthesizer modulation distorts the space, creating an inorganic yet organic groove. The subsonic bass is low and heavy enough to shake your very core, emphasizing the tension of the entire track to the utmost.

A track that combines coolness and heat, suitable for both dance floors and headphones.
#neuromancer #synthesizer #electronicmusic #prophet5 #ipad #techno #tx81z #latelybass #fm #chiba #williamgibson #metal #matrix #cyberpunk"

Under Hive - 150 Presets Soundbank for U-he Hive 2 | NKS, Aftertouch

video upload by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

"Ocean Swift releases Under Hive Soundbank for Hive 2

Under Hive is an extensive soundbank meticulously crafted for the U-he Hive 2 synthesizer. It features a collection of 150 captivating presets that delve into serene and immersive sonic landscapes of Hive 2.

From wobbly basslines, to abstract ambient and cinematic sequences, to morphing key pads. Under Hive contains an incredible variety of sounds.

Expect NKS support, Mod-wheel and AT support, categorized, tagged and commented presets.

Main features:
.152 Presets in total delivered in .h2p and .nksf
.NKS support, including audio previews when hosted in Maschine or Komplete Kontrol
.Presets are properly organized and tagged for a better workflow
.Performance friendly and easy tweaking
.Modwheel and After Touch support

Grab it at: https://oceanswift.net/product/under-hive/
Price: 32% off 14.99€ Until 6 January 2026"

Moog Matriarch 50 Dark Noisy Modular Patches. Sound Demo Jam

video upload by Anton Anru

"Dark Side Of The M" is a collection of 50 patches for the semi-modular synthesizer Moog Matriarch. It includes: 12 Arps, 10 Leads, 11 Basses, 8 Drones, 9 Chords.
🌌 In this soundset, I aimed to create dark timbres on the edge between experimental and usable. The Matriarch offers excellent possibilities for this: gritty delay tones, the ability to modulate parameters with audio‑rate sources, filter and amplifier overdrive and distortion, FM and AM, and of course, flexible, complex patching.
This also allowed me to explore new preset categories I hadn’t used before—dark, deep Drones and Chords, where a single held key produces intervals.

📦 Get these patches: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/matr...

🧿 The bank covers a wide range of tones: warm, deep, bright, metallic, expressive, dark, evolving, detuned, inharmonic, noisy, distorted, and others.
The presets vary in complexity: some are simpler and will work in any track or genre, while others are experimental and will make your tracks sound unique.

💎 The soundset is suitable for all genres of electronic music, including Techno, House, Trance, Lounge, Downtempo, Funk, Disco, Pop, Acid, Hardcore, IDM, Drum'n'Bass, Breaks, Breakbeat, Trap, Electro, Ambient, Dubstep, EDM, Synth-Pop and others.

📔 The soundset is presented in PDF format. Each page contains notes explaining how the patch works, which parameters are worth tweaking during playback, and how to develop the timbre during a performance. By following these notes and making conscious adjustments, you can explore the depth of the synth.

💽 Each patch includes an audio example, demonstrating how it's supposed to sound. These examples use only the Matriarch Delay without external effects.

🪩 To recreate these presets, you'll need up to 16 patch cords, including long ones.
Make sure your firmware is v1.2.3 or higher for full compatibility with my presets."

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Modular Patch Walkthrough Pt.2 | Expanding the Buchla/Tiptop Patch

video upload by VoxModula Archives

Part 1 here

"I continue developing the patch from the previous video, expanding the sequencing, modulation, and timbral variations using a Buchla/Tiptop modular system driven by the Arturia Keystep.

The session remains fully improvised, with real-time explanations while shaping the sound and exploring new directions from the existing patch.

🎛️ Gear used
• Tiptop Buchla modular system
• Arturia Keystep – sequencer
• Various modulation and utility modules

🎧 What’s explored
• Patch continuation and development
• Expanded sequencing and modulation
• Live sound shaping and structure
• Real-time explanation of patch changes"

Edward Maya - Stereo Love (MPC Key 37)

video upload by Koji Kobura

Xiphonics picoTracker Advance Portable Music Workstation

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"Only at Perfect Circuit:

Xiphonics picoTracker Advance Resembling a Matrix GameBoy and slightly larger than a passport, this portable music workstation is a portal to eight-track composition with muscular sequencing and a suite of instruments and effects. We're the exclusive North American dealer for the pico Tracker Advance: give it a peek and level up your downtime."

You can find some demos in previous posts here.

"The Xiphonics picoTracker is a portable tracker that offers a premium experience for on-the-go music creation. From the 4", 720x720 color display to the incredible tactile keys, you get sensations that will make it hard to put this device down—nor will you need to with an incredible six hours of battery life. The software and key combinations are easy to use: inside of a few minutes you'll be up and running creating some interesting textures and driving beats. Load in your own samples on the included SD card or sample directly in the device using the internal mic or 1/8" TRS line input.

When composing, you have access to eight stereo channels with sixteen steps for chaining Phrases, which themselves have sixteen steps available to program. When programming phrases, you have access to the notes, step behavior, instrument selection, and effects. With this combination you can get lost weaving together intricate rhythms and stitching together disparate textures to construct nuanced, full-ensemble arrangements. There's also a Groove section which allows you to adjust the timing with an incredible amount of precision, allowing for a natural—or unnatural—rhythmic feel. One of the most interesting options with the picoTracker is the Table screen, which lets you create complex effect sequences that can be looped, played once, or can jump between different sections. These Tables can be triggered via an Instrument or a Phrase.

When you've finished your piece, or want to take it into another device or DAW, you can render out a Mixdown or individual stems right on the device itself. Indeed, the Xiphonics picoTracker behaves much like any other tracker, but the options presented by the interface and the physical interaction really has this lovely little friend punching above its weight.

PICOTRACKER ADVANCE FEATURES

Battery powered tracker
48MB Internal sample memory
720x720 4" Display
Internal instrument and external MIDI tracks
High-quality chassis
Satisfying keys
Internal Speaker
6 Hour battery life"

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