MATRIXSYNTH

S4: Track in 10: Vinyl sampling #2

video upload by torso electronics

S4: Track in 10 posts

"An empty project and 10 minutes on the clock. In an uninterrupted one take we explore ideas, sculpt sounds, and let the S4 sculpting sampler guide the moment. 'Track in 10' is about staying in the flow and creating without overthinking. In this video we take two vinyls, and record them into the S4, building a full idea from scratch in real time. Everything is captured: the decisions, mistakes, and happy accidents.

Vinyls sampled:
Simple Minds - Real Life
&
Monique - Shadows"

Redshift 6 - Trance Build Up - Sequencer Demo

video upload by Supercritical Synthesizers

"5-part sequencer demo with supersaws. All running on Redshift 6’s internal polyphonic sequencers.

All synth sounds, sequencing, and FX in this trance build-up are created with Redshift 6. When all five parts are playing, there are nearly 90 oscillators running simultaneously.

The new beta firmware — featuring the sequencer and macros — is now available on our Discord server: / discord

The new sequencer engine is per-part, meaning up to six independent polyphonic sequencers can run simultaneously, each on its own dedicated part.

All synth sounds and FX are from Redshift 6 — no external effects were used."

DEMO #2 - STYLOPHONE OTF PERFORMANCE SEQUENCER

video upload by Stylophone

"Lots of variety can be added to simple patterns on the OTF using the Pattern Chain to play Pattern A and B in different orders and directions. Setting steps to Skip can change up the rhythm and groove quickly."

An Inspiring Eurorack Toolbox for Audio & CV // Workshop Computer from Music Thing

video upload by DivKid

Also see Turing Machine, Workshop System & Planet of the Apes! // Music Thing Modular at Machina Bristronica

"Seeing the Music Thing Workshop System grow and develop over recent years have been a lovely thing and it made me happy to see part of it getting broken out into a Eurorack module and for that part to be the Workshop Computer. It's an 8HP Eurorack module that works as digital toolbox for audio and CV which offers all sorts of handy low level utility things, more exciting audio and CV generation and a range of more lo fi and hi fi audio FX.

Along with the release of the module are 3 new program cards from RYK, offering pitch shifting delay, vocoding, pitch to voltage and tape style recording and looping. You also get some default Music Thing cards and there's blank cards with a huge range of simple drag and drop a file over USB options for a range of community cards you can get for free too. Check out the links below, loads of info in the timing index to skip around. Enjoy!"

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Deep dive into the PCO aka Precision Oscillator by Serge Modular

video upload by Stazma

"Today we check out the one of the most (seemingly) simple building block of the Serge Modular: the PCO aka Precision Oscillator.

This module does have some tricks up it's sleeve and is not as simple as it seem especialy, when it comes to it's sync behaviour, but overall it's a great sounding analog oscillator that is well... very precise hahaha.

This makes it ideal in this dual configuration to be used as a classic "carrier" / "modulator" configuration with itself and with other modules.

Have fun!"

00:00 Intro
2:32 Overview
04:38 Linear FM
06:08 Dynamic FM
08:02 Exponential FM
10:34 Hard Sync
14:46 Soft Sync
18:14 Friend with Ring
20:16 Friend with the Wave Multiplier
25:44 End talk

Benjolin & Ableton Octa Comb

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"Benjolin Modular Synth (Sample Pack)
https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...
Bringing Harmony to the Edge of Sound
Octa Comb was created in response to a growing gap in experimental music. While modular synthesis and advanced DSP have opened new territories, much of the resulting sound remains inaccessible to broader audiences. Octa Comb offers an alternative path by transforming even abrasive or chaotic material into tonal, resonant textures.

Eight Filters, Infinite Resonance
At its core are eight finely tuned comb filters, capable of extracting pitch content from any audio input. Whether you are working with field recordings, dense modular patches, or raw noise, Octa Comb reshapes the material into harmonic structures that can be eerie, beautiful, or otherworldly.

Control Through Simplicity
Sound shaping is streamlined. Dial in the desired amount of feedback and feedforward. Then choose eight pitch points. Build dissonance, stack chords, or align to your favorite scale. No menu diving, no cryptic modulation paths—just direct and musical interaction.

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NI Absynth 6: Dark Atmospheric Ambient Presets. Sound Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"🌒 Native Instruments Absynth 6 'Echoes of Dawn' is a collection of 50 dark cinematic presets designed for producers who enjoy atmospheric sound design and moody textures.
The bank blends drifting pads, haunting strings, abstract layers, and deep drones inspired by sci-fi films, cyberpunk aesthetics, and dystopian worlds.

📦 The sounds are available here: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/absy...
The soundset includes: 13 Pads, 13 Strings, 13 Textures, and 11 Drones.
👤 The author of the soundset is Ilian.

💎 The presets explore dark tonal spaces and evolving atmospheres, ranging from distant ambient layers to heavier and more unstable textures.

🎛 Each patch includes 8 Macros controlling tone, modulation depth and speed, noise, distortion, detune, space, and effects balance.
The ModWheel controls brightness.

🎬 Suitable for dark ambient, cinematic, experimental electronic music, IDM, and industrial styles, as well as films, games, and trailers where atmosphere and tension are important.

💡 How to install the presets:
Open the menu in the top panel and select Show User Content Folder. Open the Sounds folder and place the presets inside it. Then return to the plugin menu and click Rescan Presets. After that, the presets will appear in the User category (click the person icon in the top right corner)."

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Welcome to the Banan-a-Synth Prelaunch

video upload by MicroKits

"Link back to the Prelaunch Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/..."

"Yes, it's a banana shaped synthesizer. It's also a synthesizer that turns bananas and other conductive objects into musical keys you can play.

This is both a pocket sized sound machine and a musical science lab that lets you use electricity to play notes and control effects. Whether you're a STEM student or pro musician, there's so much to explore with the Banan-a-Synth.

Custom Sound Engine Packed with Sounds: 12 different instrument sounds, 8 built in sound effects. It's also 4 note polyphonic, so you can play a chord!

Play Conductive Objects: Use the included alligator clips to turn all sorts of conductive objects into keys you can play.

Learn Music and Physics: An intro to both the physics of conductivity and the art of applying filters and effects to synthesizer sounds.

Control Effects with Touch: An analog conductivity sensor to control effects. The harder you press the sensor, the stronger the sound effect.

Take It Anywhere: Super portable, with built in speaker and 2xAA Batteries. Also has a headphone jack and can be powered by a USB-C cable, not included.

No Screen, No Computer: Does not require connection to a computer or anything with a screen. Focus on exploring music without distraction.

No Knobs, No Problem: Change tuning, volume, and sound mode by simultaneously touching a setting touchpad and one of the keyboard keys.

Metronome: Select your beats per minute and rhythm structure.

It's a Banana: Tell your friends you can play the banana."

See the MicroKits label below for additional posts.