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Rare Italian preset synth with rhythm section.
Rhythm section has: Waltz, Swing, Rock, Accomp. Not sure what's before Rock. Tempo and Volume knobs. Accomp is white so I'm guessing it's the on/off toggle.
Instrument sectio has: Flute, Reed, Strings, Brill, Vibrato. Brill is likely a brilliance effect. Volume knob and On/Off switch.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Solista One by Antonelli - Electronic Organ from 1980
Waldorf Q+ Phoenix Edition Analog Digital Synth
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"16 analog filters makes the Q+ a beast! Up to 100 voices when using the digital filters. Comes with US power cord and Q RAM card."
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"16 analog filters makes the Q+ a beast! Up to 100 voices when using the digital filters. Comes with US power cord and Q RAM card."
Atomosynth Mochika X2 Analog Synthesizer Sequencer
Yamaha AN1x Demo Songs - Specifications - Home Music Studio
Published on Jan 23, 2018 DKDiveDude
"The Yamaha AN1x Control Synthesizer - Analog Modeling!
This video is of the 10 included factory demo "songs". They play back with the built-in playback only sequencer. A little bit of everything that shows some of this great synth's capabilities, but not all!
Alongside the "songs" I annotate with in my opinion the most interesting specifications and capabilities of the AN1x. Finally at the end via still photos I show you my current home music studio.
Please subscribe if you are interested future videos of demo's, sound creation, and music on in any of my equipment.
Check my uploads for over 100 original synthesizer compositions.
As listed in the video at the end, my current synths, groove boxes, drum machines, and gear are;
Alesis Ion, E-Mu TurboPhatt, Kawai K5000S, Korg Electribe MX, Korg M1R-EX (M1ex Rack version), Korg Karma, Korg Minilogue, Korg Radias, Kurzweil K2000, Roland D-550 (D-50 Rack version), Roland Gaia SH-01, Roland Super JD-990 (JD-800 Rack version), Roland JX-3P, Roland SH-32, Roland TR-707, Yamaha AN-200, Yamaha AN1x, Yamaha CS6x, Yamaha EX5, Yamaha TX802 (Basically a DX7II in a Rack).
Effects
Boss RCE-10 Chorus, Boss VF-1 Effects, Roland VT-3 Voice Transformer but also used for instrument effects
Mixers
Behringer Xenyx 2442FX, Fostex 2016, Samson PL2404.
Besides collecting, having fun and composing with synthesizers, I also sell Movie, TV, Game, and Anime inspired jewelry (Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, and Rings). Goto my website http://Zubima.com for links to where to check it out!"
AJH Synth Mega Phase 12 Demo Modular Synth Jam Just Out Of The Box!
Published on Jan 23, 2018 SonicVoltage
"AJH Synth Mega Phase 12 is AJH Synth's latest Eurorack Module. I took it for a spin and recorded a live modular jam for a first hands-on check.
I simply plugged the AJH Synth Mega Phase 12 in my small test eurorack case with a few more modules and started messing around with it. After putting a few notes together on the Eloquencer I hit the Record button and recorded the live modular jam... rough but fun.
The patch is pretty simple.
The Winter Modular Eloquencer drives the beat with
Kick & Snare: Mutable Instruments Peaks
Hats: Analogue Solutions HH8
Sequenced Synth Source Sound: Erica Synth Pico Voice (just Gate and Pitch. Nothing plugged into the CV Parameter Input)
The single synth sound from the Pico Voice goes straight into Input 1 on the AJH Synth Mega Phase 12. Just one synth line for all the synth sounds you here processed by the Mega Phase
From the Mega Phase 2, the Wet Out goes into the Mutable Instruments Rings and back into the Mega Phase Input 2 for some noise feedback effects
I use an LFO from the Xaoc Devices Batumi to take over the Mega Phase 12 internal LFO (only when the Batumi is plugged into the FCV1 Input on the Mega Phase)"
Demo Arp Omni
Published on Jan 23, 2018 Quedeville Tony
"Synthétiseur analogique"
First look: Korg Prologue
Published on Jan 23, 2018 Future Music Magazine
"Korg's Prologue will almost certainly be one of the stars of this year's NAMM Show, but you don't have to wait until then to find out what makes this analogue and digital polysynth tick.
We caught up with Korg UK's Luke Edwards, who ran us through the Prologue's key features and sounds."
Funny side note: I'm listening to John Carpenter's Lost Themes in the background. The opening piece he plays woudl fall right in. Curious if it is a known piece. If you know feel free to comment.
George Mattson Announces His Retirement and the Division 6 SWAN II Eurorack System
This one is in via George Mattson of Mattson Mini Modular. Back on September 15, 2007, I posted a little teaser that would eventually launch Mattson back into the synth manufacturing world. He is the man behind the Syntar - the original keytar synthesizer, and the SWAN (Syntar Without A Neck) was the follow-up non-keytar version. It's fitting and an honor that George Mattson is announcing his retirement and a new SWAN here on MATRIXSYNTH.
"Hello to all of my dear synth friends, customers, and associates.
After 45 years of involvement in the synthesizer community, it is time for me to retire.
The community is on the right track with some extremely talented, enthusiastic people that can carry on the vision while I step back and focus on actually learning to play the gear I have acquired throughout the years. What a concept…I thank all of you for the support and friendship that you have provided to me throughout the years. It has been very humbling and I bow to all of you.
I am currently working on my last system design along with my little brother Scott Rise of Division 6. He will be the “manufacturer” and sales point for the S.W.A.N. II.
It’s basically a 60HP 3U complete system. It has 3 VCOs and two separate voice chains. It contains a sequencer, arpeggiator, and the VCOs can be split to upper/lower priority for duophonic operations.
The main 60HP unit has Basic I/O.
For patching ability, there will be a 24HP expander that provides access to more I/O. It will also have sequencer program save/recall functions and the ability to set MIDI channels via the control panel. The two VCF notch outputs will also be accessible.
The main system VCOs will have continuously variable waveform mixing between triangle, square, and saw outputs similar to the EML 101 style of mixing. Both VCFs will also have continuously variable mode mixing between LP, BP, and HP, also like the EML 101.
There will be a 20HP expander panel that will allow for VC control of the VCO waveform mixing and the VCF mode mixing, along with a couple of cascaded buffered multiples and a couple of cascaded clock dividers/square wave sub generators.
That’s it in a nutshell. I’ve been working on this since May of last year and have been trying to balance my time between this design and getting ready to retire.
Price point? Not enough info yet to determine. Probably under $1K for the main unit.
Release date? June/July? As soon as we can. We may crowdfund manufacturing, but we need to accumulate more data first.
Once I have retired, I will still be doing custom system builds. I can’t totally pull away from this art.
Again, thank all of you for your support, and I’ll see you at Knobcon.
George Mattson"
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LABELS/MORE: Division 6, EML, eurorack, Mattson, MMM, NAMM, NAMM2018, New, New in 2018, New Modules, New Modules in 2018, New Synths, new synths in 2018, Syntar
LABELS/MORE: Division 6, EML, eurorack, Mattson, MMM, NAMM, NAMM2018, New, New in 2018, New Modules, New Modules in 2018, New Synths, new synths in 2018, Syntar
Hands-on: Arturia MiniBrute 2 and MiniBrute 2S
Published on Jan 23, 2018 Future Music Magazine
"Arturia has relaunched its first analogue monosynth, and this time, the MiniBrute has gone all semi-modular. What's more, it's spawned a new sibling, the sequencer-orientated MiniBrute 2S.
Both models feature beefed-up synth engines, with a proper second oscillator and a whole ton of patching options to fully integrate with your modular setup."
SSSR Labs - SM630 AWS / Alisa 1377 Waveshaper
Published on Jan 23, 2018 DivKidVideo
"Here's the rather awesome SM630 AWS from SSSR Labs. AWS stands for Alisa Waveshaper, which is based on the soviet synthesiser the Alisa 1377. It builds on the design of the 'harmonics' wave shaper on the soviet synths and expands the features and sound with added voltage control and a dry wet blend. The module works beautifully with the Kotelnikov which I suggest you watch my video for below ;) . It's a great wave-folding VCA based design with added feedback and filter to switch between 3 different colours of saturation."
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, SSSR Labs, synth tutorials
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, SSSR Labs, synth tutorials
Things that are recognizable slowly fade
Published on Jan 23, 2018 C Nich0lls
"a figure slowly dissolves into mist
figure played back by keystep pro, melody from makenoise 0 coast, red panda particle for disintegration, additional reverb and delay from audio damage and eventide in ableton live
leave a like if you enjoy"
Todd Barton performing with Endorphin.es SHUTTLE System
Published on Jan 23, 2018 TheEndorphines
"From the very beginning, Endorphin.es modules starting from Furthrrrr Generator had very west-coast influence in design philosophy and sound. Over the years, SHUTTLE system developed into the powerful and versatile instrument which can be used in different music genres.
And going back to its roots - we are proud to have Todd Barton on board - the legend of the avant-garde music - as the independent expert in our SHUTTLE - Life is a trip ✈ tour. Todd attentively follows all the participating artists and then we together resume the campaign by the end of spring and the audience will define the winner.
Meet the maestro!"
And a quick description from Todd Barton's posting of the video - Endorphines' video above came in first so up it went. ;)
"I've been exploring the Endorphines' Shuttle recently bringing my wacky experimental/expressionistic live performance approach to this instrument. Here's the caption and more information from Endorphines: From the very beginning, Endorphin.es modules starting from Furthrrrr Generator had very west-coast influence in design philosophy and sound. Over the years, SHUTTLE system developed into the powerful and versatile instrument which can be used in different music genres.
And going back to its roots - we are proud to have Todd Barton (@synthtodd ) on board - the legend of the avant-garde music - as the independent expert in our SHUTTLE - Life is a trip ✈ tour. Todd attentively follows all the participating artists and then we together resume the campaign by the end of spring and the audience will define the winner."
Moog Little Phatty- Vintage/Classic Soundset by Luke Neptune
Published on Jan 23, 2018 Luke Neptune
"A soundset inspired by the Moog's of yesteryear, featuring signature sounds from classic tracks.
To purchase this soundset follow this link http://www.lukeneptune.com/soundsets/"
Introducing the Nord Electro 6
Published on Jan 23, 2018 NordKeyboards
"The Nord Electro 6 combines our award-winning emulations of vintage electro mechanical and acoustic instruments in an ultra-portable package.

With 3 independent sound sections, a new streamlined user interface and the addition of Seamless Transitions, we're proud to present the most powerful and flexible Electro ever - a refined modern classic."
The Nord Electro 6 combines our award-winning emulations of vintage electro mechanical and acoustic instruments in an ultra-portable package.
With 3 independent sound sections, a new streamlined user interface and the addition of Seamless Transitions, we're proud to present the most powerful and flexible Electro ever - a refined modern classic.
PERFORMANCE
Seamless transitions
The Nord Electro 6 features seamless transitions when changing sounds or programs while playing.
Layer and advanced Split functionality
The panel has three independent sound sections; Organ, Piano and Sample Synth that can be used simultaneously as a layer or a split. It features 6 Split Points and the new Split Point Crossfade functionality introduced in the Stage 3 for smooth transitions between the two split zones. Choose from 3 different crossfade widths (Small, Large or Off) as indicated by different LED colors.
Refined Program Section
The new streamlined Program section features a handy Organize mode including Copy/Paste and Move functionality for quickly arranging your Programs to your desired order. A new Page View lets you easily sort and organize pages as a song list.
Performance Highlights
3 part multi-timbral NEW
Seamless Transitions for smooth program changes NEW
Simplified, streamlined user interface NEW
Split and Layer all 3 sections NEW
6 Split Points with optional Split Point crossfades NEW
Organize Mode for quickly arranging programs, sounds and pages NEW
OLED display for Program section

ORGAN SECTION
The Nord Electro 6 features our award-winning Nord C2D Organ simulations of B3 Tonewheel and Vintage Transistor Organs plus two Pipe Organ models. The Organ section also includes our latest vintage 122 Rotary Speaker simulation.
2 Pipe Organ models
The Organ section now contains two different Pipe Organ models. The new Pipe 1 is a pure Organ with few harmonics. The Pipe 2, introduced with the Electro 5, is a recreation of metal pipes that commonly make up the backbone of a pipe or church organ, and now includes a special new detune mode when enabling Vibrato/Chorus.
Dual Organ Mode
The new Dual Organ mode provides quick access to dual manual setups and offers great overview and control of the drawbar settings for both the Lower and Upper manual.
Physical Drawbars for Electro 6D 61/73
The Electro 6D 61 and 73 feature Physical Drawbars offering ultimate hands-on experience for the dedicated organ players. These models also support the Nord Half-moon Switch (optional accessory).
Organ Highlights
B3, B3 bass and Vox/Farfisa simulations from Nord C2D
2 Pipe Organ models NEW
Dual Organ Mode NEW
Vintage 122 Rotary Speaker simulation
Physical Drawbars for 6D 61/73 models

PIANO SECTION
The Piano section has a wide selection of acoustic, electric and digital pianos from the exclusive Nord Piano Library, expanded voice polyphony and creative new Piano Filters.
Factory Bank
The Nord Electro 6 factory bank contains an extensive selection of our latest Grands, Uprights, Electric Pianos and Digital Pianos from the exclusive Nord Piano Library - all handpicked for their unique characters! The Piano section also features our new “Layer” category with rich dynamic layered patches.
The Nord Piano Experience
Nord’s state-of-the-art sampling techniques capture the extraordinary nuances and real character of the source instruments and unique ‘Advanced String Resonance’ delivers breathtaking realism and an unsurpassed level of expressiveness.
Replaceable sounds
The Factory Bank features an extensive selection from the Nord Piano Library but you can easily add or replace any of these sounds using the Nord Sound Manager. Our exclusive Nord Piano Library is constantly updated with new unique sounds, and always free of charge.
Piano Filters
Providing an additional level of sonic control, the Piano Section now features dedicated piano filters for accentuating softness, mid or brilliance.
Piano Section Highlights
1 GB Memory
Expanded polyphony NEW
Creative Piano Filters NEW
Advanced String Resonance
4 Dynamic Curves

SAMPLE SYNTH SECTION
The enhanced Sample Synth Section features expanded memory for the Nord Sample Library 3.0 and extended polyphony.
The Sample Synth Section contains a broad selection of high quality sounds from the Nord Sample Library 3.0 including the exclusively licensed sounds of the legendary Mellotron and Chamberlin.
The Sample Synth is equipped with essential controls for attack, decay/release and dynamics (filter/velocity). A unique Nord feature allows you to create your own samples using the free Nord Sample Editor software for WIndows and Mac.
Sample Section Highlights
512 MB Memory (doubled from Electro 5) NEW
Expanded Polyphony NEW
Attack and Decay/Release controls
Dynamic control (filter/velocity)
EFFECT SECTION
The powerful Effect section features a wide range of instantly tweakable high quality effects modelled after classic stomp boxes. All effects are stereo and can be assigned freely to the Organ, Piano or Synth sections.
The Nord Electro 6 Effect section includes Tremolo, Phaser, Chorus, Pan, Wah, RM, Flanger, Vibe and Reverb with a new Bright Mode.
THREE MODELS
The Nord Electro 6 comes in three models:
Nord Electro 6D 61 features a 61-note Semi Weighted Waterfall keybed (C-C) with Physical Drawbars
Nord Electro 6D 73 features a 73-note Semi Weighted Waterfall keybed (E-E) with Physical Drawbars
Nord Electro 6 HP features a 73-note Hammer Action Portable keybed (E-E) with LED Drawbars
AVAILABILITY
The Nord Electro 6 is scheduled for shipping in Spring 2018 with pricing to be announced. Nord Electro 6 is handmade in Sweden by Clavia DMI AB.
All specifications are subject to change without further notice"
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LABELS/MORE: Clavia, NAMM, NAMM2018, New, New in 2018, New Synths, new synths in 2018
LABELS/MORE: Clavia, NAMM, NAMM2018, New, New in 2018, New Synths, new synths in 2018
Dead Man's Slick Mountain Cliff Road// VolcaFM, OB6, System8
Published on Jan 22, 2018 MR TUNA Music
"You're driving at night, and it's pouring rain."
Poly Evolver Keyboard acid sequences
Published on Jan 23, 2018 Hitoshi Koizumi
"DSI/Poly Evolver Keyboard step sequencer
Strymon Bigsky/Timeline"
Inside: Vermona - Elektroakustische Manufaktur
Published on Jan 23, 2018 Telekom Electronic Beats
"Visit the Vermona Instruments HQ for a closer look at its famous synthesizers, drum machines and Eurorack modules, in the latest instalment of INSIDE on Telekom Electronic Beats TV. A true German classic with a fascinating heritage dating back to Soviet-era 1950s, Vermona is most well-known for its DRM-1 drum machine, while studio connoisseurs like Stimming have a fondness for its PERfourMER units."
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Interviews, Vermona
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Interviews, Vermona
Sequential Pro-One, ARP Quadra, PPG wave - new wave / synth pop live jam - Berlin Metro
Published on Jan 23, 2018 RetroSound
"(c) 2018 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound
bass synth: Sequential Circuits Pro-One Analog Synthesizer (1981)
organ synth sound : PPG wave 2.2 Wavetable Synthesizer (1982)
string sound synth: ARP QUADRA Analog Synthesizer (1978)
drums: Roland TR-707 (1985)
It`s a cover version of one of my favorite new wave tracks - Berlin "Metro"
all played live by hand without MIDI"
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LABELS/MORE: ARP, PPG, Roland, Sequential Circuits
LABELS/MORE: ARP, PPG, Roland, Sequential Circuits
Lets make a track 2 - Tiptop Audio
Published on Jan 23, 2018 Tiptop .Audio
"Two Circadian Rhythms synced via SyncBus, makes a 16 channel sequencer."
005//Bittersweet Memories [Melodic Ambient] - 2x Mother 32 Modular, Eventide Space and Timefactor
Published on Jan 23, 2018 Alastair Wilson
"A pensive, melodic, semi-self-generating modular patch using a small Eurorack setup sent through an Eventide Timefactor on band delay setting and an Eventide Space black hole reverb. No other processing has been applied.
The patch is semi-random; the lower Mother 32 supplies an invisible sequence with the Assign output set to random stepped voltage. This random voltage is patched to the Run/Stop input of the higher Mother 32, randomly starting and stopping its sequence, which is how the sequence moves so slowly. The lower Mother 32 supplies the bass drone, with Maths changing its pitch occasionally. The Minimod OSC supplies a higher pitch, and a Mother 32 Noise output supplies the 'wind'. The wind's 'swooshing' comes from the Timefactor; the delays are band-pass filtered with the cutoff frequency modulated by an internal LFO, creating the lovely resonant delays.:
Error Instruments Grains standalone or eurorack module
Published on Jan 23, 2018 paul tas
Cool Ginko Synthese side panels. Looks like it's powered by a 9V battery.
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LABELS/MORE: Arduino, Error Instruments, eurorack, Ginko Synthese
LABELS/MORE: Arduino, Error Instruments, eurorack, Ginko Synthese
Bastl Bitranger + Kastle w/ Manuals
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"The Bitranger is one of the most interesting and unique synths I’ve ever come across and has a very playful spirit. The Kastle is an excellent complement to it and brings a darker, more lo-fi characteristic to the table. Included with the synths is a big ol’ bag of patch cables and a mini breadboard which can act as a multiplier for any given input or output. It’s a great tool for expanding the patching capabilities of these synths."
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"The Bitranger is one of the most interesting and unique synths I’ve ever come across and has a very playful spirit. The Kastle is an excellent complement to it and brings a darker, more lo-fi characteristic to the table. Included with the synths is a big ol’ bag of patch cables and a mini breadboard which can act as a multiplier for any given input or output. It’s a great tool for expanding the patching capabilities of these synths."
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LABELS/MORE: Auctions, Bastl Instruments, Reverb
LABELS/MORE: Auctions, Bastl Instruments, Reverb
Roland MKS-50 Rack Synthesizer with Midi Club JUNO CRTL Programmer
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Roland MKS-50 demo video in the listing previously posted here.
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Roland MKS-50 demo video in the listing previously posted here.
Yamaha DX-5 w/DX Turbo Memory Expander
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"Perfect working, nice and clean Yamaha DX-5. It comes with the super rare DX memory expansion which stores 20 patch or performance banks, 20 cartridges in one! The very nice condition expander has a fresh set of batteries and is filled with sysex dumps including tons of string patches and more. The synth operates flawlessly and is a pleasure to play. The end caps are a little rough around the corners but not too terribly ugly like you would normally see. The most significant blemish is a small ding in the bottom front rail under the keys which is hard to notice when sitting in the studio (pictued in the second to last photo). I'll include a printed copy of the manual in a binder and the power cord."
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"Perfect working, nice and clean Yamaha DX-5. It comes with the super rare DX memory expansion which stores 20 patch or performance banks, 20 cartridges in one! The very nice condition expander has a fresh set of batteries and is filled with sysex dumps including tons of string patches and more. The synth operates flawlessly and is a pleasure to play. The end caps are a little rough around the corners but not too terribly ugly like you would normally see. The most significant blemish is a small ding in the bottom front rail under the keys which is hard to notice when sitting in the studio (pictued in the second to last photo). I'll include a printed copy of the manual in a binder and the power cord."Creamware Minimax ASB 12 Voice Polyphonic Minimoog SN R89RH000R w/ Original Box
Roland GR-700 Guitar Synth With Case
New Strymon Magneto Demos
New demos added to the playlist here.
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Tapographic Delay (TAPO) from 4ms Company and Matthias Puech -- A Drone Forest
Fragment - Granular noisescapes
Published on Jan 23, 2018 Fragment Synthesizer
"Fragment is an online collaborative additive / spectral / granular / subtractive / PM live-coding web. platform, the spectrum is created by a live GPU script, the generated visual is then converted to audio by an additive/granular/spectral/subtractive/PM process.
Fragment is a programmable noise-of-all-kinds software.
This video is full of granular noises coming from 21 samples forming some granular noisescapes, some videos are played and mixed with some effects, the visual interact with the audio through pixels brightness, Renoise is used to sequence and send MIDI events to the synthesizer."
You can try the Fragment synthesizer now at : https://www.fsynth.com
GarageBand for iOS 10: "Video Killed the Radio Star" cover
Published on Jan 22, 2018
"Here's my take on the Buggles' 1979 hit, 'Video Killed the Radio Star', using NOTHING but the fantastic on-board sounds of GarageBand for iOS10: so unbelievably powerful...
All vocal parts recorded using the internal mic, with lead vocal processed through the internal guitar amp simulator: the original 1979 vocal was played back through a VOX AC30 guitar amp to get that sound.
Everything here mixed on the iPad as well, with lots of effects not fazing it in the slightest.
'Alchemy' is an expensive sounding synth, also used on Logic Pro X, and the bass sound actually sounds like a Fender Precision."
Spotted this one on discchord.
Moog Mother 32: One Mother=Drums+Bass+Lead
Published on Jan 23, 2018 JAkoGreyshire
"This is a video response to a Moog Music Inc. video that shows how the Mother-32 can make a three part groove with some clever patching.
Moogs' video is here: [5th video in Moog's playlist here]
Half way through this video I have a Drone sound made by the Make Noise Mysteron."
Wave Forms
Published on Jan 23, 2018 0ekkeekke0
"Buchla Drone 20180123 EMS. Second day on my residency in EMS. I'm working with a large Buchla system and today I tried to record some drones."
See this post for the system.
Buchla Music Easel - Just a quickie...
Published on Jan 23, 2018 Genshi Media Group
"I got this little tune going on the Buchla Music Easel, so I thought I'd capture a quick video of it. The Easel is running through the TC Electronic Mimiq Doubler for stereo width and the Empress Effect Echosystem Dual Engine Delay."
Noodling with the Erica Synths Black VCO
Published on Jan 23, 2018 Molten Music Technology
"An improvised, live and unedited noodle using just the Erica Synths Black VCO as the sound source. The sequence is random and coming from the Turing Machine. Give it time for me to develop some noises! And it all comes from the monophonic Black VCO - what a great module."
More noodling with the Erica Synths Black VCO
Published on Jan 23, 2018 Molten Music Technology
"Sometimes the simplest patches are the most rewarding. This has the sine output through a Demora delay and the Sub-Mix output through the Black Polivoks VCF. Turing Machine provides the tune - I could listen to this all day without doing a thing."
Zoom: MS-70CDR - "Galactic Spaces" - 50 custom presets
Published on Jan 23, 2018 chronosproject
"50 custom presets made for wonderfull pedal Zoom MS-70 CDR
by Nick Klimenko, www.lfo.store Team.
Using algorhytms like:
Pith Shifters
Shimmer
Black Hole
Delay
Different Types of Reverberation
& Chorusing
You can dive your instrumet (synth or guitar) into cosmic abyss
to create deep ambient landscapes or play live.
All the presets can be easily loaded via usb inside the pedal
using this wondefull resource:
https://g200kg.github.io/zoom-ms-utility/
For this demo we used Korg Monologue synth with its dry initial sound.
So all the fx you hear - are going from Zoom MS-70 CDR, tempo synced.
Buy: https://sellfy.com/p/kDxt/
Coast: 10 $"
Interactive 'harmonic trendline' audition application
Published on Jan 23, 2018 Pi Synth
"Here is my interactive organ pipe auditioner, based on the 'trendline' harmonic fingerprint system described here - http://colinpykett.org.uk/parameter-e...
The usual waveform display, but I have hijacked the metronome to use it to display log/log harmonics.
The idea is that a very small number of parameters can accurately describe the harmonic fingerprint of the sustain phase of a note generated by an organ pipe. This thing - running on the Mac but again, the Pi Synth codebase so it will run trivially on a Pi Zero - lets me twiddle knobs and instantly explore the entire parametric space.
The methodology desribed by Pykett requires 4 floats to describe a pipe. I have modified this to add 2 more parameters that allow an individual harmonic in the fingerprint to be boosted or cut, which lets a single non-trendline outlier harmonic be correctly modelled. Also I have allowed the 'even harmonic cut' to be an 'even harmonic cut/boost'.
The six parameters are mapped to 6 MIDI CCs, and I can sit sit and twiddle. Tunelessly. But allowing A/B listening against a field recording to rapidly converge to an accurate setting for a given rank at a given note. Nice."
Joe Hertz - Access Virus TI2 Synth - Gear Guide
Published on Jan 23, 2018 FACTmagazine
"A must-have synth according to the Brixton producer.
Late last year, electronic R&B rising star Joe Hertz treated us to an excellent Against The Clock at his South London studio. But, we wondered at the time, what's the deal with the Virus TI2 bit of hardware by Access he used during that session?
We asked Joe to give us rundown of that most treasured instrument, explaining to us why the Virus TI2 is one of the most unique synths on the market.
In the video, Joe breaks down its key features and demonstrates how easy, versatile and user-friendly it is. One word: want."
DJ Galactic - "Kingu" live on Roland TR-909
Published on Jan 23, 2018 DJ Galactic
"DJ Galactic - 'Kingu' live Beat Making on Roland TR-909 made in the basement. Project started in 2014 and finally is released under 'Kingu' (Techno / Underground House) with a 9.38 min track."
Emperor DecaDance (JV-1080, JX-03, Analog Keys, ARP Odyssey)
Published on Jan 23, 2018 Alba Ecstasy
"For the last 24 hours this theme was bugging my mind. I looked for the appropriate arrangement, and it came out as you can see.
Using: Roland JV-1080 for Symphonique drums and strings/horns, Roland JX-03 for lead, ARP Odyssey for bass and Analog Keys for drums and sequences. Also, using Zoom MS70CDR and Neunaber Slate for effects. Oh, yes: and Arturia Keystep is sequencing the JV-1080.
ae http://www.albaecstasy.ro"
MoogDFAM! Drummer from another Mother: Audio Rate Clock
Published on Jan 23, 2018 JAkoGreyshire
"Moog DFAMs' sequencer has quite a large range to it. Here is a small example of what the DFAM can do when the sequencer is running at audio rates..
Pitch CV is coming from the Korg SQ-1.
LFO Modulation from the Intellijel Dixie II+, and the Erica PICO RND (LFO and S&H)."
Buchla Flute Feedback Patch clip
Published on Jan 22, 2018 djangosfire
"Late night weirdo patch on the Buchla - featuring the 218e + Grayscale DAO + 230r + 281e + 292e + 206e .... into reverb.
I might experiment and develop this patch, for now though... just a quick clip to help me recall these tones.
218e is massively fun and a deep expressive interface, and so fast to patch!
Thank you for checking out my noise :)
Cheers, - Djangosfire"
Lyra-8 vs 5U Modular Synth Drone Story
Published on Jan 22, 2018 Sequenox
Monday, January 22, 2018
See @ NAMM! PANOPTIGON Prototype - New 2018 Optigan / Orchestron Disc Player
Published on Jan 22, 2018 optigandotcom
"This is a brief run-down of the main features of the PANOPTIGON, a prototype MIDI-controlled Optigan/Orchestron disc player (suitable for stage or studio) built by Robert Becker. Those attending Winter NAMM 2018 can see and play this unit for themselves at Quilter Labs - Booth 15120. Note that this unit is a PROTOTYPE / Proof-of-Concept unit, and does not necessarily reflect the design and/or feature set of any future production model. At this time, we cannot provide any estimates on pricing or availability- the unit is still in the R&D phase.
The Panoptigon will play vintage Optigan/Orchestron discs from the 1970s as well as the new line of discs made by optigan.com since 2008. Our new line of discs provide additional functionality, as they have strobe lines printed on them which allow for automatic tuning, transpose, pitch bend, and even mechanical vibrato. Vintage discs were never printed with such strobe lines, and thus are not compatible with these extended features, but will otherwise play nicely and sound better than ever. All the lo-fi you love, presented in the hi-fi you need!
The unit comes with an onboard DSP effects processor, which provides reverb as well as other basic effects such as flange.
Control is via MIDI- in this case, a basic MIDI controller keyboard.
The audio heard in this demo is direct from the unit, with no additional post-processing applied. The slight distortion you hear when the reverb is turned on is an artifact of Youtube's horrible audio compression.
For more information about the Optigan and Orchestron, please visit http://www.optigan.com"
The PANOPTIGON was first featured here on MATRIXSYNTH.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: NAMM, NAMM2018, Optigan, Panoptigon
LABELS/MORE: NAMM, NAMM2018, Optigan, Panoptigon
BEMI Easel - Nans
Published on Jan 22, 2018 Jae Ryan
"It's not mine. It's a friends. It's an amazing instrument. I MAY or MAY not buy one right away. This was my first sit down with it.
What a thing of joy."
Lyra 8 - Forward
Published on Jan 22, 2018 Kyle Swisher
"Lyra-8 through an Eventide Space reverb. Recorded to 1/4 inch tape at 7 1/2 ips."
Dave Smith Instruments In The Spotlight With the Prophet-6 and Dan Zank
You can find the full interview on DSI's website here.
"Starting out his career primarily as a jazz piano player, Dan Zank has toured the world with a host of artists ranging from Maynard Ferguson to Blood Sweat & Tears. Dan eventually left behind a life on the road to work as a full-time composer for Yessian Music. Through Yessian, Dan has composed music for television, including show themes, live events, and commercial music for many global brands. He has also worked extensively in the Themed Entertainment and Experiential industries, scoring attractions in multiple cities throughout the United States, UAE, China, and Europe.
His work has been recorded or performed by The Budapest Film Orchestra, Bratislava Symphony Orchestra and Choir, Seattle Music Symphony, New York Philharmonic, Detroit Symphony and St. Louis Symphony orchestras, and he has worked in some of the most famed studios throughout the world, including recent work at Abbey Road Studios in London, and George Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch in California.
Dan’s work as a composer and arranger has garnered a multitude of awards, including New York Festivals awards, Addy awards, two London International Awards, a Telly Award, an AMP Award, and multiple D Show Awards. Dan has also received Best Original Score and #1 Music/Sound Design Chart accolades from Creativity, Screen, and Shoot Magazines.
We chatted with Dan about how he’s using the Prophet-6 and OB-6."
You can find previous posts featuring DSI's Spotlight series here.
The Blipblox Hardware Desktop Synthesizer & Drum Machine by Playtime Engineering
"Introducing the Blipblox - a synthesizer and beatbox designed to promote creativity and audio exploration. Its unique physical design is easy-to-use and safe for children as young as 3 years old. Its professional features and nearly endless ability to create new sounds make it fun and captivating for everyone!
The Blipblox is not your typical music toy. Instead of generic keyboard sounds, the Blipblox uses a proprietary algorithm that synthesizes completely unique waveforms. You don't just play notes on the Blipblox, you actually design your own soundwave."
Yes it is real. :)
"The Blipblox is making its debut at NAMM. Visit us at booth #10900 January 25-28, Anaheim, California"
Published on Jan 21, 2018 Blipblox Explorer Channel
"Hear the the wide range of fun sounds you can create on the Blipblox."
Kind of cool seeing more synth centric toys like this and the Dato Duo designed for all ages.
via https://blipblox.com

Kid-friendly & kid-safe.
Colorful knobs & buttons are easy for little hands to twist & press.
Multi-color LED light show is synchronized to the music.
Durable plastic design is drop & splash resistant.
Algorithm & system flow learning provides STEM experience beyond music play.
"Active capture" knobs & buttons so little hands can't remove them.
Powered by batteries or AC adapter.
Professional features.
MIDI input for an external keyboard or sequencer controller.
Eight unique oscillator modulation schemes.
One Low Pass Filter.
Two Envelope Generators.
Two LFOs.
3-in/3-out modulation matrix.
Performance Mode optimizes device display for music production.
Audio Output jack.
Synthesis for all.
No music experience needed! Have fun just exploring the new sounds, or dig deeper to learn the signal path and master the synthesis engine.
Built-in sequencer comes loaded with hundreds of unique melodies to explore.
Integrated drum machine.
All of the fun of sound synthesis in a simplified, low-cost device.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: NAMM, NAMM2018, New, New in 2018, New Makers, New Makers in 2018, New Sound Machines, New Sound Machines in 2018, Playtime Engineering, synth kids
LABELS/MORE: NAMM, NAMM2018, New, New in 2018, New Makers, New Makers in 2018, New Sound Machines, New Sound Machines in 2018, Playtime Engineering, synth kids
Moog (MuSonics-Era) Minimoog Model D Vintage Analog Synthesizer
Published on Jan 22, 2018 NIGHT SKY SOUND
"This MiniMoog was built in 1972 during the time when Moog merged with muSonics. It's been completely restored, and is beautiful. It was meticulously calibrated at 72º F. However, when the video was shot, we had a cold spell here in LA, which slightly affected the tuning across the entire range. Not a big deal, as this is a living, breathing instrument....the Stradivarius of synthesizers. Please enjoy this journey through the sounds of the MiniMoog!"
Liquid Sky Berlin w/ Twisted Electrons "crazy8beats" & Erica Synths "drumseq" Prototypes
intergalactic beachbar jam w/ prototypes twisted electrons "crazy8beats" & erica synths "drumseq"
Published on Jan 21, 2018 lsb.TV
Two videos featuring Twisted Electrons "crazy8beats" & Erica Synths "drumseq" prototypes by Liquid Sky Berlin. You can see a pic of the system used further below. You can find details on crazy8beats just posted below, here, and drumseq here.
trippy spaced out jam by daniel katzenstab & dr walker
"intergalactic beachbar"
with the prototypes of
twisted electrons "crazy8beats" &
erica synths "drumsequencer"
& "picodrums"
www.twisted-electrons.com
www.ericasynths.lv
www.gearpornberlin.com
shot at "textur"s place in berlin kreuzberg
additional synths created with ipad apps "animoog" & "synthx"
twisted electrons "crazy8beats" erica synths "pico drums" & "drumsequencer" #gearpornberlin
Published on Jan 21, 2018 lsb.TV
short glitchy noisey jam with the prototypes of
twisted electrons "crazy8beats" &
erica synths "drumsequencer"
& "picodrums"
Published on Jan 21, 2018 lsb.TV
Two videos featuring Twisted Electrons "crazy8beats" & Erica Synths "drumseq" prototypes by Liquid Sky Berlin. You can see a pic of the system used further below. You can find details on crazy8beats just posted below, here, and drumseq here.
trippy spaced out jam by daniel katzenstab & dr walker
"intergalactic beachbar"
with the prototypes of
twisted electrons "crazy8beats" &
erica synths "drumsequencer"
& "picodrums"
www.twisted-electrons.com
www.ericasynths.lv
www.gearpornberlin.com
shot at "textur"s place in berlin kreuzberg
additional synths created with ipad apps "animoog" & "synthx"
twisted electrons "crazy8beats" erica synths "pico drums" & "drumsequencer" #gearpornberlin
Published on Jan 21, 2018 lsb.TV
short glitchy noisey jam with the prototypes of
twisted electrons "crazy8beats" &
erica synths "drumsequencer"
& "picodrums"
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Erica Synths, eurorack, Twisted Electrons
LABELS/MORE: Erica Synths, eurorack, Twisted Electrons
Twisted Electrons Crazy8Beats Now Available for Pre-Order - New Pics and Details
"Crazy8 Beats is a stand-alone desktop sequencer that can also be installed as a 40HP module in a eurorack system
8 Hybrid Analog/MIDI Tracks8 MIDI tracks on 2 ports
8 Analog Trigger outputs
Variable Accent/CV output per step
MIDI velocity amount, CC modulation, or both per step.8BIT 0-5V Analog CV output per step
Trigger input/output to sync Crazy8Beats to other devices
MIDI input to receive MIDI clock and set up parameters
MIDI Clock sent on both ports
16 patterns per track
Up to 16 steps per pattern
Individual patterns change per voice (or all at once)
Up to 16 patterns can be chained to create a song
4 play modes per track (forward, reverse,ping pong, random)
Copy, Paste, Clearing of patterns
8 Levels of Swing per track
Crazy feature enables probability and live remixing of patterns
Rhythmic Drill effect with variable rate
16 Pads can be used to punch record patterns live or program visually.
The pads are backlit to provide visual feedback of the pattern you are programming and the tracks that are active.
64 Step LEDs enable you to see 4 tracks advance at any time."
This one in via Liquid Sky Berlin.
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