MATRIXSYNTH

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

video upload by Hazel Mills

"Just me playing a synth, with love. The enjoyment of which is helped by this 'round robin' or 'hocket' technique that is allows, resulting in such expression and personality. If you wanted to see part one or this, where I hook up 3 of my synths to a Hocket plug-in and create a giant hive mind of synths, pop here - • Synths collaborate better than humans . [below]

More stuff and sample/sound packs on my Patreon - / hazelmills

Big love x"

Synths collaborate better than humans

video upload by Hazel Mills

First Steps with OXI One MKII / EP. 10: Multitrack Mode applications

video upload by OXI Instruments

First Steps with OXI One series

"In this video, you’ll learn how to go beyond rhythms and use multitrack to build melodic lines, chords, baselines, and even full tracks—all from a single sequencer.
We’ll cover practical workflows, track length experimentation, randomization, and how to combine multiple instruments for complete arrangements. By the end, you’ll see how multitrack can unlock up to 64 independent tracks and transform the way you compose and perform."

00:00 Introduction
00:32 Using multitrack with a single melodic instrument
01:38 How to change notes, velocity and gate in sequencer view
02:16 Add repetitions
02:45 Using column view to change notes, velocity, gate and repetitions
03:49 Add Groove and randomization
04:24 Creating chords with other tracks
05:04 Decoupling tracks for creative results
05:54 Adding a lead line
06:24 Adding a bass
07:43 Creating a track with random generator
08:23 Using multitrack to create full tracks
08:37 Drum setup
08:59 Bass track
10:05 Lead track
10:27 Pattern generator
11:31 Performance page

Explaining and testing GTE by Make Noise

video upload by Stazma

"Today I'm happy to show you some stuff with the GTE by Make Noise.

GTE stands for 'Gestural Time Extractor', the concept of the module is to take any incoming signal and extract timing information from it's level. It's particularly great to creat weird rhythms (synced to clock or not) as well as to mangle audio rate signals into many supersonic squares.

Have fun!!!

More info here: https://www.makenoisemusic.com/module..."

00:00 Intro
01:53 Module Overview
04:01 Weird Beat 101
08:21 First patch I made with GTE
09:25 Audio rate madness
13:36 Pulse Acid Jam
14:26 Extra weird breakbeats
15:52 Computer synced weird beat

Giovanni Grandi drone/ambient modular performance @ Spazio Gerra

video upload by Giovanni Grandi

"A drone/ambient modular performance built around a fed-back Strymon BlueSky shimmering reverb. Textures by Frap Tools Brenso oscillator processed through Fumana filterbank and Make Noise Morphagene.

The performance was recorded as part of the Giardiniera streaming concert in February 2021 at Spazio Gerra, Reggio Emilia.

Video by Ali Beidoun AKA ‪@fotoniknoise‬

#dronemusic #ambientmusic #modularsynth #live

Moments:

00:00 Starting drone
01:22 Shaping the reverb feedback with Frap Tools Fumana filterbank
04:00 Adding texture through Make Noise Morphagene
05:00 A hint of pulsation
06:27 Modulating FUMANA with a contact microphone for spectral transfer
07:49 The pulse is real
10:53 Further rhythmic development through Brenso's wavefolder"

HOW TO Build a Portable Live Techno Rig (and Actually Perform With It)

video upload by SynthDad Music

"Turing machines are generative sequencers that create looped melodies that slowly evolve and change over time, perfect for techno. I'm using the Shroud of Turing from Flatsix Modular in my compact techno setup. It's a 1U turing machine with clever features like user-defined scales and the ability to save different scales to play. I'm using it with Shakmat Ballista Blast as the main voice . Ohmforce Bohm is the main kick and I play it against Shakmat Battering Ram for dual-kick fun."

HOW TO Build a Portable Live Techno Rig (and Actually Perform With It)

video upload by SynthDad

"I used to think a bigger setup meant more options meant better music. Turns out the opposite is true, at least for me.

For a while my live rig was getting more complex every time I played it. More modules, more flexibility, more things to manage. And instead of playing, I was troubleshooting. So I stripped it back.

In this video I walk through the portable techno case I built for live performance; what made the cut, what didn't, and why having fewer options actually made me more focused and more musical on stage.

If you make techno with hardware and performing live is something you're thinking about, hopefully this is useful.

Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Breakdown of my setup - kicks
01:01 Adding texture with Oneiroi
01:36 Battering Ram as second kick
02:03 Lead voice Ballista Blast
02:25 Sequencing with Shroud of Turing
05:23 Changing up the melody
05:52 Quantising notes to change the mood
07:27 Putting it all together to play
22:36 Conclusions"

Modular techno performance with a portable setup

TEAR - Experimental jam #31 // Vhikk X, Moog Subharmonicon, Bitbox

video upload by David Falcon

"Testing this battery powered mobile setup. The Palette case can be powered via powerbank and with the Bitbox micro I can record within the Modular case itself, without the need of any other equipment. The idea behind it is to take it outside to some special places to record, and maybe add some field recordings in the background.

I finally got to try the Vhikk X after a while trying to get one. The first few hours with it I was not very inspired by it, but kept digging and found this small melody that felt pretty emotional. Ironically the drone bass did not come from the Vhikk, but instead from my favorite, the Subharmonicon.

The Bitbox is here because it can do a lot in such small footprint. It is a sampler in the classic sense, but also is acting as a pseudo-Radio Music module with a radio sample I found, and also is recording the whole piece directly like the 4ms Wav Recorder.

In Ableton I added later on a bit of compression and EQ to even out the sounds.

I have published the first ALBUM that is acompilation of songs, some from this year and some older called "Hipotese". It is available in the streaming platforms and bandcamp. Go check it out!
https://davidfalcon.bandcamp.com

// Patch notes //
Moog Subharmonicon - Drone Bass, modulated from Pam's New Workout
Forge TME Vhikk X - Melody, sequenced from Oxi One and processed with a LPG in the Disting mk4.
1010 Music Bitbox Micro - Synth, piano and radio samples. Records the whole mix that comes out from the Befaco Output Bus. This is what makes the setup truly portable."

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Next New England Synth Fest Set For Northeastern University, Saturday, May 2

Details follow:

New England Synth Fest on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Northeastern University in Ryder Hall (11 Leon St, Boston, MA 02115). Right next to the Ruggles T Station. DIY workshop starts at 11am. Performances, lectures, exhibits, and petting zoo are happening 12pm to 6pm.

Performances by DannoTronic, Deftly Demolition, Doomsdroid, Edith Snugglenut, Eric Crawley, Mute City, NoizCode, Nick Homenda, NXOR, Scott Lumsden, Stephen DeJesus, and TotoRobyn.

Bring your headphones to check out synths in the petting zoo. Visit our vendors and exhibitors, Circuit Happy, Digital Awareness, SynthCube, Tall Dog, and more. Join in the music making in the Jam Room. Full day of lectures listed here. Plus, a morning DIY workshop with Cram Audio: build a Handheld Synthesizer!

FREE (except the DIY workshop). Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and Linkedin for more info and updates.

ESK - ARP Odyssey and Qantec Reverb 2

video upload by Metunar

"Second jam with a Korg ARP Odyssey FS synthesizer and a Qantec Yardstick 2402/F reverb effect.
Direct recording with soft mastering."

http://www.metunar.ch