MATRIXSYNTH

OBERHEIM OB-Xa (x2 Collector vs Player Grade Demo)

video upload by Synth Tailor Electronics

"Here's two very different looking Oberheim OBXA's that just had full restorations at Synth Tailor Electronics. One is in very minty "Collector's Grade" cosmetic condition, and the second one had a very poor life on the road. Surprisingly, the mint OBXa landed in the shop with a lot more problems than the player grade OBXa.

0:00 Intro
0:38 Collector Grade OB-Xa
20:10 Player Grade OB-Xa

Both units had major restorations to each including: Power Supply Rebuild, Voice Cards/Tray Restorations, Left Hand Controller Rebuild, Upper/Lower Motherboard rebuild, and a Full Calibration/tuning. We installed Bourns 25 turn high quality trimmers on the voice cards (x6 per voice card: PW, Initial Frequency, Volts Per Octave.) This is critical to install high quality trimmers in these to have stable tuning!

Surprisingly, me personally liked how the less desirable cosmetic unit sounded, compared to the nicer cosmetic unit. Both were early revision/ both different revision OBXa's, but both sound great. These truly are such an iconic 1980s Analog Synthesizer designed by the great Tom Oberheim.

If you have a broken Oberheim OBXa or any other vintage synthesizer, drum machine, outboard gear, or rare obscure gear that needs repaired/restored, please reach out on our website contact form or email."

MARS Tube Synthesizer: Space solo

video upload by Eternal Engine EMI

"Hello guys! You've been asking for a long time, and I finally got around to recording the tube synthesizer MARS through a line-in. Sorry I couldn't do it earlier; there was a lot of organizational work to handle in these challenging times. This is just a small first attempt."

A few pics and details follow. You can find additional posts featuring the MARS Tube Synthesizer here.

Polyphonic synthesizer based on vacuum tubes.

MARS - the first polyphonic synthesizer based on vacuum tubes. The power and flexibility of oscillators based on the famous R-2R DAC TDA1387, combined with the original fully tube audio path based on the APPARATUS synthesizer circuit, allow you to create a wide range of sounds from punchy aggressive FM leads and acid basslines to soft classic pads and strings. The synthesizer supports full software control and easily integrates into any DAW using the original plugin. All synthesizers are assembled by hand and produced in limited quantities.

Specifications:
Compact RACK format, 5 units high

Fully tube audio path based on the APPARATUS synthesizer

Four oscillators operating in modes: BASIC (Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Fixed Pulse Width 1/2, 1/4, 1/8); PULSE; ENSEMBLE and Noise with Hi-Pass and Low-Pass filters

Voltage-controlled tube filter of the second order with self-oscillation with overload

Voltage-controlled amplifier, following the traditional architecture of tube opto compressors

Triode asymmetric overdrive
Indicator based on Nixie lamps

Full software control using the plugin

Four channels of 4xCV and Gate for integration with Eurorack format synthesizers
External Input for processing the audio signal of external audio devices

Two HADSR envelope generators with pre-delay and multiple retriggers

Sub-audio frequency generator LFO with restart and synchronization Clock, smooth waveform transition sawtooth-triangle-sawtooth, pulse-square-pulse, as well as Sample & Hold and Noise with reconfigurable Hi-Pass and Low-Pass filters

Auto and continuous modes of portamento / legato

Mono, duo, and 4-voice polyphony modes
Flexible 4-channel modulation matrix
Plugin for integration with DAW
PC connection with galvanic isolation
Priced at $2199
https://apparatus.su/mars.html

Digitone II Live Discussion with Mario Of Elektron

video upload by EZBOT

"Today we have Mario Hernandez of Elektron live on stream with us to discuss the new Digitone II. Tips, tricks, and workflow is the bread and butter of this live discussion!

Download the Octatrack Performance Mixer 3.0 Template and the Octacosm here: https://ko-fi.com/s/c71520e99c and here patreon.com/ezbot

PERFORMANCE OVERLAY MAGNETS: https://www.modbang.com/modbang-shop?...

I love to teach! Step up your game with 1 on 1 lessons: https://www.ezbot.live/"

Super Gemini - Preset A1 Jam

video upload by ollilaboratories

"Hello World.. long time no see. A lot of things has been happening, family, work, life etc. I thought that id show some lifesigns, been rearranging in my studio a bit, selling some gear.. getting some new stuff. The biggest thing being the UDO Super Gemini. I have coveted this machine ever since i saw it released and today it is mine.

What you hear is Preset A1 with some slight tinkering.. a tad of reverb in my DAW and thats it. No fuzz, no flashing lights.. just the old BURG in the first moments exploring his new synth.

Note, this is a dynamic jam, so please watch the volume :)

Take care all and talk to you soon!

BURG"

Meet the minichord Benjamin Poilve

video upload by Seeed Studio

"This project made by Benjamin (https://buttondown.com/BenjaminPoilve) is a pocket-sized instrument that allows anybody to create nice sounding chord progressions. While it is very simple in its usage, it has a lot of musical capabilities. There is an online interface to customise the preset sounds.

The repository for the project is there https://github.com/BenjaminPoilve/min...."

"The minichord has :

21 main chord buttons, divided in 7 column of 3 buttons;
1 "sharp" button (on the top left).
Each column of the main chord buttons is associated to a note of the C Major scale. It is indicated by the letter on the first row of buttons.

Each row of the main chord button is associated to a chord type:

the first row will produce major chords;
the second row will produce minor chords;
the third row will produce 7th chords.
By following the row and the column of each button, we can identify the specific chord associated. Here is the full table of the chord available by the push of a single button

The harp touch zone is divided in 12 different section, stacked vertically. Touching each section will trigger a note. Notes can be held by keeping the contact with the section.

This touch zone can be "strummed" by sweeping the finger across all sections, or individual notes can be triggered.

The preset selection buttons can be used to switch between preset. The minichord has 12 internal preset (see "Default presets"), that can be replaced by custom presets (see "Making custom presets"). Going up after the 12th preset will circle back to the first, same as going down before the first will circle back to the 12th.

The main led will shine with a different color for each preset to help you identify the current selected one.

Each of the three potentiometer has one main function, designated by the marking on the enclosure :

The first potentiometer from the top sets up the volume of the chord section;
The second potentiometer from the top sets up the volume of the harp section;
The third potentiometer from the top is assigned to a different function for each preset, depending on what is usefull for it.

The rythm mode button (on the top right) has two basic mode:

discrete: the chord only stays on for as long as you keep the relevant button pushed. In that mode, the indicator led will be off.
continuous: the chord will keep playing until you push a new button, and seamlessly switch to the next chord. In that mode, the indicator led will be on.
Simply push the rythm mode button to switch from one mode to the other. That button may also be used to switch to the arpegiator mode with a long push, but that subject is handled in the "Advanced usage" section.

Charging is done through the mini USB jack available on the buttom right of the minichord. Connection to any USB outlet will do, and it will draw 500ma of current.

When charging, the top right led will shine red.

Full charge should be below 3 hours, and the top right led will shine green once the full charge is attained. Once fully charged, the minichord will play for around 7 hours.

When the battery is getting low, the main led will pulse. Once the pulsing start, the minichord can play for around 15 minutes more. You can play the minichord while plugged in."

Novation Circuit Tracks Jam

video upload by JOVWVY

"This is quick jam on the circuit tracks. A quick build up to a 'climax'. Audio straight into the handycam. It's been a while since I picked this one up. I took the time to put on some nice samples and new patches. Enjoy!!"

PolyNodesAVP

video upload by sonicLAB

"PolyNodesAVP is a remote controller for the PolyNodes desktop app and offers a revolutionary platform for sonic interaction. We bring the PolyNodes structure into augmented reality with an 3D spatial navigation experience on Apple Vision Pro.

PolyNodesAVP is available for Apple Vision Pro. ( free download )
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/polynod..."

Oberheim TEO 5 custom sounds part 2

video upload by Infested Alien

"Chilling with my TEO 5 and previewing last bank made."

TEO 5 vs. Take 5: which synth should you buy?

video upload by Miles Away

"Synth comparison / shootout between the Sequential Take 5 and the Oberheim TEO-5.

Buy my Custom Patches for the TEO-5 or Take 5 here!
https://shop.milesawayofficial.com/co..."

The ‪@YukiTheSynthDragon‬ detailed feature comparison [posted here]

0:00 - intro jam
0:49 - why I made this shootout video
1:58 - inherent differences in sound and workflow
7:13 - creating the same patch on both synths
17:03 - comparing differences with FX
20:49 - jamming with both synths
23:55 - sound vs sound examples, no talking