"Xerest Pola is a 3-channel mixer ideal for lunchbox or small, on-the-go modular cases. It has stereo audio and headphone outs, per-channel mutes, and master control. So much control in so little space."
"Harness the enormous power of 8 polyphonic synths: meet KASPAR Supersynthesizer! Featuring our cutting edge Multi-Engine Automorphing SuperSynthesis technology, KASPAR is a gigantic machine. A total of 24 oscillators, 8 filters, 8 arps; extensive morphing, automorphing, and layering abilities; a powerful modulation system; poly aftertouch; 2 FX Busses filled with fully stereo Yonac effects — just a few of the amazing features of this behemoth synth!
"This video shows the different steps necessary into making a DIY synth using an axoloti board, a few buttons, some pots, plugs and wire.
This isn't in any way a tutorial for woodwork, soldering or electronics, but can give you an idea of what can be done with little skill. It's only an example and with some imagination and information research you can make something much more evolved.
All the music that you can hear during this video was recorded using this 'SebtiSynth' and a unique patch (with overdubs, added reverb and simple mixing)"
Kittens & SebtiSynth
Published on Jul 13, 2017 Matthew Tyas
"Homemade synth and kittens
A synth isn't a real synth without a kitten & synth clip, so here we go.
The music was made by overdubbing the synth in question (an Axoloti)"
"A compilation of short demos showing off some of the characteristics of the Klavis Twin Waves (actually just oscillator 1 and it's sub oscillator!) through various parameters and modulation of the new Vermona twinVCFilter, which is one of the most glorious and flexible filters I've come across. With all the cv inputs, you start to approach ADDAC filterbank territory..but it's smoother, and cheaper."
"This performance of Steve H's 3D Surround Sonic Immersion series took place at the PRPL performance space in Hastings on Hudson, NY. The concert was in memory of his mother, Dorothy, who loved to say 'Wonderful'. It's performed entirely on the the Buchla Music Easel processed, in surround, in Logic Pro X."
"This first of four movies on the Rossum Electro-Music Evolution Variable Character Filter reviews its roots as a 4-pole low-pass transistor ladder design with roots back in the E-mu Modular Model 2100 VCF. I then explain its connections and controls while demonstrating the basic range of sounds this filter produces, including frequency-modulating its cutoff. The other movies dive deeper into its Genus, Q, and Species sections respectively.
For more on the Learning Modular Synthesis Eurorack Expansion Project for those exploring what module to add to their system next, visit http://learningmodular.com/eurorack-e..."
2. Rossum Evolution 2/4: Genus (LMS Eurorack Expansion Project)
"This second of four movies on the Rossum Evolution filter dives deep into its Genus section, where it crossfades between 3, 4, 5, and 6 pole response. In addition to hearing what the different configurations sound like, I explain what’s going on underneath the hood, exploring the transition zones between modes and showing how the filter’s resonant frequency changes with the number of poles. Along the way I demonstrate using an envelope, LFO, and VCO to modulate the Genus parameter."
"This third of four movies on the Rossum Evolution filter spend a lot of time exploring resonance and feedback. The Evolution is interesting in that the frequency of self-oscillation attempts to sync to each harmonic as you perform a filter sweep, and also changes in pitch as you change the number of poles. I also demonstrate its Q Level Compensation control to cure the way a transistor ladder filter normally gets quieter at higher resonance settings. By the way, the Evolution is also a very clean sine wave oscillator at full resonance with excellent tracking."
4. Rossum Evolution 4/4: Species (LMS Eurorack Expansion Project)
"This fourth of four movies on the Rossum Evolution filter wraps up our explorations by diving into the Species parameter, which acts as an input level, overdrive, and output level all under one knob. Setting Species to around the halfway point results in the usual slightly-congested overdriven nature of many filters, where cranking it all the way shapes the output into something similar to a square wave, damping resonance and suppressing even harmonics as it does so. By the way, the Species parameter also sounds great when frequency modulated!"
Anyone know what the books are? Crazy "Synthesizer" font.
The listing states: "Roland SH-101 ANALOG VINTAGE SYNTHESIZER, IN RARE NEW OLD STOCK CONDITION,
WITH FACTORY BOX. FULL SERVICE MANUAL INCL., FACTORY SET SYNTH IN NEVER PLAYED CONDITION."
"Korg PolySix from back in the 80s in excellent condition with padded carry case.
Fully functional with no scratchy pots.
Korg PolySix six-voice analog polyphony with one VCO and sub-oscillator per voice. filters include chorus, phase, and ensemble effects. Excellent resonant filter with sawtooth PW + PWM oscillators. Can also be played in Unison mode with all 6 oscillators as a super thick mono-synth .
With 32-patch memory and arpeggiator controllable with 1,2 or all octave, latch, and up/down controls.
Tape back up to store more patches. Unit ships with 'backup recovery tape' to restore the synth to original preset patches.
Really clean, solid unit, comes with protective padded carry case, back up tape and cable.
Unit has a new battery from previous owner so memory works perfectly with no damage to the circuit board."
"Guys .pads comes with Digital Modor NF-1 I added to it an analog filter OMF-1 Mode Machines which slightly filters and adds resonance to the pads .Around 1:20 I added Leipizg-S (Analogue Solutions) and the sequencer is a built-in sequencer in Leipzig. I've also added some Earthquaker Spiral-delay and a little Eventide Space ;-)"
"Pressure Points is a controller module, an analog sequencer that is played by hand. Touching the gold plated copper wires (aka Touch Plates), you become part of the circuit, generating a gate signal (Gate OUT), a control signal proportional to the amount of pressure applied (Press OUT) and the 3 Tuned Voltages for the activated Stage.
Up to four Pressure Points modules can be chained together to share tuned voltage and common pressure and gate outputs.
Pressure Points also has an optional expander module called BRAINS, which can be attached to one or two Pressure Points modules and is used to allow clocked sequencing."
"Still sorting out the kinks in the new setup with the MoogRack and the Launchpad Pro with Ableton Live.
Bit of #arpeggiator fun, some #granular beats and a thick kick.
#moograck #moogerfooger #mf104z #eventidespace #ableton #launchpadpro #livejam #analoghardware #analogsynth"
"Testing the sonic qualities of the Roland Boutique JU 06 Juno emulation. Pretty much character for a digital box. Really good user interface. But only 4 voices and a useless poly chain implementation ... why oh why Roland ? Do you really want me to buy that System 8 plastic bomber ?"
First dibs go to supporting member of the site. Send email to matrixsynth@gmail.com if you'd like one. The first five get them. If any remain, I'll post them later.
"The Phosphor 2 download includes 32/64-bit VST and VST3, and 64-bit AAX for Windows 8 or greater, and as a 32/64-bit AU/VST/VST3/AAX for OSX (10.8 or greater).
Coming soon for iOS standalone and AUv3.
Phosphor is an unique instrument plugin modeled on the alphaSyntauri, a vintage digital additive synth from the early 80s. The original alphaSyntauri required an Apple //e to operate, but we've gone ahead and eliminated the middle-man, and now you can have this classic digital synth in your DAW of choice.
Featuring two additive oscillators (with the original 16 partial complement of the alphaSyntauri, or optionally with 32 or 64 partials), each with its own amp envelope, Phosphor's topology closely follows the alphaSyntauri, while adding many modern features such as full velocity control, a much more extensive modulation routing system, tempo synced LFOs, a pair of delays, and two monophonic modes. The noise and oscillators are able to work in the original alphaSyntauri "low-resolution" modes, or can be run in modern high-resolutions. Phosphor can accurately model the original sounds of the alphaSyntauri, yet still provide new paths for sonic exploration.
Features
• Two complete oscillator/envelope sections modeled on the original topology of the alphaSyntauri.
• Each set of partials can run in "lo-fi" mode, emulating the gritty digital voicing of original, or in a modern mode for alias-free sines.
• The noise can be either "lo-fi" digital shift-register noise per the original, or modern white noise.
• Two complete delay sections with LP/HP filtering and cross-feedback.
• Two tempo-syncable LFOs with multiple modulation destinations.
• A large complement of presets included that show off the extensive sound generating capabilities of Phosphor, including some famous alphaSyntauri presets directly ported from the original."
"OVERVIEW (from original Open Labs promotional material):
Sequence songs, create beats, track vocals and instruments, trigger MP3s, and perform live - the NeKo LX5 does it all.
With a 15" touchscreen, 61 black-and-white keys, external QWERTY keyboard, and running Windows OS, the NeKo LX5 is a world-class multimedia instrument. This portable media production station was specifically designed with superb keyboard playability to meet the needs of studio music production and live performance effortlessly.
"This is a tutorial of the TipTop Audio Fold Processor eurorack module. This is a type of distortion or wave shaping module. A wave folder folds waves over onto themselves instead of hard clipping them. This results in odd harmonics being created which yields some interesting timbres. The Fold Processor also has a divider circuit which signals pass through after being folded. The divider circuit has an individual output jack which outputs a combination of square waves at four different octaves. There are two inputs for audio and CV controls for both the fold and inject parameters. In this video I go over the basics of the front panel then proceed by demoing various signals such as sine waves and even drum loops from the TipTop One sampler."
Playlist:
Free State FX 109 Tau Pipe Phaser LinnDrum Demo
Free State FX 109 Tau Pipe Phaser White Noise Demo
Free State FX 106 Son of Storm Tide Flanger Demo
Free State FX 104 Haible Resonators Demo
Free State FX 109 Tau Pipe Phaser Simmons SDS7 Demo
"The Free State FX Tau Pipe Phaser is a voltage controllable 20 stage analog phaser module in the classic MU synthesizer format.
Features:
100% Analog Circuit Designed by Jurgen Haible
20 Stage Phaser
Built in LFO with two different Speed Ranges
CV Input with Attenuverter
Resonance Level control capable of Self-Oscillation
1V/Oct and -1V/Oct CV Inputs (Note: will only track accurately around two Octaves)
PCB by Random Source
(10) THAT300 Ultra-Matched/Low-Noise Transistor Arrays
5% Kemet MMK Capacitors
1% 1/4W Resistors
Alpha Pots
Switchcraft Jacks
3.15" in Deep (Box 11 compatible)
Width = 2 MU
Type III Anodized 6061 Aluminum Panel with Epoxy Ink Print
Hand Built in Lawrence, KS USA
$ 525.00"
"I spun out the end a bit to long on this one, but otherwise I am quite pleased with this patch for live situations, and it sill leaves room for a lot more.
Stuff used:
Eurorack modular synthesizer with:
Doepfer: a-118, a-119, a-124, a-143-4, a-148, a-156, a-160-2, a171-2
Erica synths: Black wavetable VCO
Expert Sleepers: Disting MK4
Intellijel: Dixie II, uFold, Quadra, 2xTriat , Linux, mult
Malekko heavy industry: Unity mixer
Make noise: MMG, Lxd
Mutable instruments: Clouds, Peaks
MFB: Dual LFO
Synthrotek: Echo, Deluxe power
Tiptop Audio: BD808
Diy: Quad attenuator
Audio via the Mackie 1202vlz4 mixer to a Moto Ultralite MK3 hybrid.
External effects: T.C electronics M350 for reverb"
"Edges is not only ace at all that chiptune stuff, but it can also do nicer more regular type sounds.
Here it is being fed outputs from the Toppobrillo 'Quantimator' to make pad type sounds, all being fed through a Doepfer 'A-101-1' filter.
The little melody type thing is the ALM 'Akemie's Taiko'.
And last, but not least, the percussion provided by the Folktek 'Matter'"
"SGDQ is over and I gotta say, there were a few songs that really inspired me. I have 2-4 videos that I hope to put together over the next few weeks that will be from speed games that had soundtracks that really caught my attention. I decided to start things off with a song from one of my favorite classic games, Tetris. Super blown away every time by the Grandmaster runs. Kind of want to get into it, but I hear the barrier for entry is really steep.
I knew that I wanted to start my cover super slow and dark, and I also knew that I wanted to do a more upbeat section, so I decided to have the BPM start at 70 and over the course of the entire song, gradually slope up to 140. The song does not have a stable BPM until the very end, when it hits 140 and immediately drops back to half time, bringing the song back to the 70 BPM where it started."
"Track performed 100% on the Roland SE-02 analog synth, with no external FX/EQ/Compression on the individual channels (touch of mastering for the video upload).
Mike is available for online sessions and can deliver pro keyboard parts directly to your inbox. Click here to contact:
"[Due to the heavy stereo field effects and dynamic range of this theme, best listened on studio monitors or good quality headphones]
Roland JD-990 soundtrack style.
All synths: Roland JD-990
Percussion, FX: Sonar Platinum DAW"
