The reveberation of time

Published on Jul 2, 2018 Audio Illustrator

Another track from supporting MATRIXSYNTH Member, New Man Studios. Be sure to see "Another Floydian slip"
posted yesterday. The synths used have been updated in the post. "The reveberation of time" above features MI Rings, Moog Mother 32, Pulplogic's spring reverb and a vocal sample to boot.

"Audio illustrator James Newman and the James Newman world orchestra are pleased to present 'The reverberation of time'.

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Newman.

This is my musical portrait of Ecclesiastes 1:2-11.

2“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher, “Vanity of vanities! All is vanity.” 3What advantage does man have in all his work Which he does under the sun? 4A generation goes and a generation comes, But the earth remains forever. 5Also, the sun rises and the sun sets; And hastening to its place it rises there again. 6Blowing toward the south, Then turning toward the north, The wind continues swirling along; And on its circular courses the wind returns. 7All the rivers flow into the sea, Yet the sea is not full. To the place where the rivers flow, There they flow again. 8All things are wearisome; Man is not able to tell it. The eye is not satisfied with seeing, Nor is the ear filled with hearing. 9That which has been is that which will be, And that which has been done is that which will be done. So there is nothing new under the sun. 10Is there anything of which one might say, “See this, it is new”? Already it has existed for ages Which were before us. 11There is no remembrance of earlier things; And also of the later things which will occur, There will be for them no remembrance Among those who will come later still.

James Newman 's music can be purchased at: jamesnewman.bandcamp.com

Purchase "The reverberation of time" here:
https://jamesnewman.bandcamp.com/trac...

The 6th Seal

Published on Oct 22, 2018 Audio Illustrator

Featuring the Haken Continuum.

"Audio illustrator James Newman and the James Newman Cinematic Orchestra are pleased to present "The 6th Seal"

This piece is based on Revelation Chapter 6.
Text from: Matthew 24:4-8, Luke 21:10,11, Luke 21:25-28, Revelation 6.

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Newman"

Shades of Pink Vol. lll (The Floydian​​/​​Parsons Collection LP Album) by Audio Illustrator

New release from supporting member, New Man Studios.

"Shades of Pink lll, is my 3rd "Best Of" Floydian exporations all taken from my various single and album work.

Many of these pieces have been remixed and enhanced from their previous state. I hope you enjoy the mix I have compiled in this album.

released March 19, 2021

Thank You God for all that You have done."

Aria

Published on Aug 5, 2018 Audio Illustrator

A new piece from supporting MATRIXSYNTH member, James Newman. This piece was composed with a Peter Gabriel style in mind, and uses a variety of software VSTi's including East/West's Voices of Passion.

"Audio illustrator James Newman and the James Newman World Orchestra are pleased to present "Aria".

I wrote this piece a few years ago for some dear friends of mine who had just had their 1st child...a baby girl named, Aria.

I hope you enjoy.

James Newman 's music can be purchased at: jamesnewman.bandcamp.com

Purchase "Aria" here:
https://jamesnewman.bandcamp.com/trac..."

A night of enchantment

Published on Aug 5, 2018 Audio Illustrator

A new piece from supporting MATRIXSYNTH member, James Newman. This piece features a variety of Eurorack modular gear, a few VSTi's and a Haken Continuum.

"Audio illustrator James Newman and the James Newman Cinematic Orchestra are pleased to present "A night of enchantment".

Here you will find a soft meditative piece designed to sooth the soul.

I hope you enjoy!

James Newman 's music can be purchased at:
jamesnewman.bandcamp.com

Purchase "A night of enchantment" here:
https://jamesnewman.bandcamp.com/trac..."

This Side of the Curse (The Album w/revised ending)

Published on Sep 24, 2018 Audio Illustrator

"Audio illustrator James Newman and the James Newman Cinematic Groove Orchestra are pleased to present a new You Tube Album, 'This Side of the Curse'.

"This Side of the Curse" takes the listener on a musical journey thoughtfully exploring the various struggles we all deal with as humans in this life.

Song list:

1) "This Side"
2) "Home"
3) "Out of Sync"
4) "Gettin' Me Down"
5) The Silence of Grasping Air"
6) "Get Me Out of Here"
7) "Another Floydian Slip"
8) "Flip Side"

*All Photos courtesy of Stephanie Newman.

*Record player sound FX courtesy of: http://www.freesfx.co.uk
*"Over the Rainbow" sung by the "Threebee's".
*All music composed, performed, and produced by James Newman.

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Looking for a Fix

Published on Aug 21, 2018 Audio Illustrator

"Audio Illustrator James Newman and the James Newman Groove orchestra are pleased to present "Looking for a Fix"

This is a musical portrait of the concept that nothing really works right. and ultimately everything is broken and needs to be fixed.

Everything around us is in a state of decay and on a course of destruction and ruin. The day that we are born is the day that we begin to age and eventually decay, decline, and die. All that we grasp and hold on to also slips away in decay. Nothing is immune, but everything is looking for a fix.

Romans 8:20For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope 21that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God.

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Newman.

James Newman 's music can be purchased at:
jamesnewman.bandcamp.com

Purchase "Looking for a Fix" here:
https://jamesnewman.bandcamp.com/trac..."

James Newman aka Audio Illustrator's Main Modular System

Suporting member, James Newman aka Audio Illustrator sent in this image of his newly redesigned, and aesthetically pleaseing, Modular system. The following is what he had to say about it.

"So for what it's worth, I thought I'd share my newly redesigned Modular system. I call it 'Don's Waldorf Salad served with Sushi and German Beer'. In honor of designs and products from:

1) Don Buchla
2) Waldorf
3) Roland
4) Doepfer

I really enjoy this new design , in particular, its sound and aesthetics."

You can find his music on Bandcamp, and well posts here on MATRIXSYNTH.

This Side (Album Version)

Published on Aug 29, 2018 Audio Illustrator

"Audio illustrator James Newman and the James Newman Groove Orchestra are pleased to present 'This Side (Album Version)'

'This Side' is a song about this side of the curse. We all know that life is not only challenging but also downright hard at times. Even in the best of times we can see that life has a way of working against us.

I believe this life is indeed under a curse and that we all long to be set free from that which we are bound under.

This piece is based from Genesis 3.

I hope you enjoy. :)

Musical style: Cinematic Pink Floyd.

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Newman."

Also see: Tracks from The James Newman Groove Orchestra Upcoming Release: 'This side of the curse'

Moogfest 2014 Presenters Include Makers Roger Linn, Dave Smith, Tom Oberheim, Don Buchla, Forest Mims & More

"Moogfest 2014 Announces Daytime Presenters Including Futurists, Musicians, Scientists, Authors, Filmmakers, and Pioneers of Electronic Music Instrument Design

Phase 1 tickets start at $199 for 5-Day General Admission, and $499 for 5-Day VIP Admission while supplies last through December 19 when Phase 2 GA tickets go up to $299. All prices exclusive of applicable fees.

ASHEVILLE, NC – November 14, 2013 – Moogfest is a five-day festival dedicated to the synthesis of technology, art and music. Since its inception in 2004, Moogfest has been a magnet for artists, engineers, and enthusiasts of Bob Moog. With an experimental lineup of daytime conference programming featuring cultural, artistic and technological luminaries and punctuated by a diverse line up of landmark nightly performances, Moogfest honors the creativity and inventiveness of Dr. Robert Moog and pays tribute to the legacy of the analog synthesizer. This is no ordinary festival.

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Standard Black and Orange Behringer 2600 w/ Blue Marvin Logo?

This one was sent in via Audio Illustrator from New Man Studios.

He purchased it new. The Blue Marvin logo is on the back. Curious how that happens. Parts mix up or did they run out of the standard and just grabbed a Blue Marvin?

Woe (Summer of 2020: The Dismantling of America) by James Newman

A new track in from supporting member, James Newman, aka New Man Studios.

"'Woe (Summer of 2020: The Dismantling of America)' is my musical reflection of the woes that my country is having and I suspect will have in the future."

Tracks from The James Newman Groove Orchestra Upcoming Release: 'This side of the curse'

Published on Aug 16, 2018 Audio Illustrator

New tracks from supporting MATRIXSYNTH member, James Newman's upcoming release, 'This side of the curse'. You can find track details including their inspirations for the videos further below.

"This will be the opening piece for a 9 piece album I'm working on inspired from Biblical ideas and truths/passages and in a Pink Floyd/Orchestral mixed style. The Album will be called 'This side of the curse'. Here is the song listings:

1) This side
2) Broken
3) Out of Sync
4) A minor moment of reason
5) Let me out of here
6) And we are not
7) The silence of grasping air
8) Another Floydian Slip
9) Flip side

PS...once again I'm using a lot of the Behringer Model D on this piece but using a variety of other softsynths as well as the Moog DFAM and Mother 32."

Video playlist:

1. This side

"This side" is a song about this side of the curse. We all know that life is not only challenging but also downright hard at times. Even in the best of times we can see that life has a way of working against us.

I believe this life is indeed under a curse and that we all long to be set free from that which we are bound under.

This piece is based from Genesis 3.

I hope you enjoy. :)

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Newman.

James Newman 's music can be purchased at: jamesnewman.bandcamp.com

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Likaon Instruments Marie’s LFO

Marie's LFO and Mandala demo video upload by likaoninstruments

via Likaon Instruments

"An LFO / quad envelope generator with a completely customizable waveform, based on Bézier curves.

During a discussion with Marie Ann Hedonia, we got to talking about what would be the ultimate feature in an LFO module.

The killer feature that came out is the ability to draw a completely custom waveform, instead of tweaking around with sines, squares and triangles. Daphne Oram had this idea years ago, and we thought it was time to implement this great concept in an LFO in Eurorack format.

Marie’s LFO is a module where you can draw your own waveform by using Bézier curves (think about Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape’s paths)

You have the ability to select points and control points, and move them around to exactly define the output voltage evolution over time. Needless to say, the curve shape can be adjusted in real time 🙂

Synchronization

The module has three synchronization modes.

No synchro : it runs freely and you can modulate its frequency with a knob or CV input
MIDI : it detects the MIDI clock frequency, and you can divide or multiply the tempo by power of two (1x, 2x, 4x, 8x…)
TRIG : it detects the input trigger’s frequency and you can also apply clock division on it.
Outputs

Marie’s LFO offers 4 offset-able outputs. Each output runs on the same curve, but you can adjust their offsets.

The audio mode allows you to generate signal based on your curves, but in audio frequencies. Controlled by MIDI input (and sooner or later 1v/octave).

Noise generation

Because purity is no fun, Marie’s LFO also contains a configurable (in amplitude and density) OpenSimplex noise generator that can be applied to your curve in real time. The noise generator is controllable with CV inputs as well.

Saving your work

The module allows you to save your work (curve path) and configuration(frequency, sync mode, outputs offsets) in 32 memory slots, so you won’t have to restart from scratch every time !

Moog Sound Studio: Mother-32 & DFAM & Subharmonicon w/ Exploration Patch Book & Cards

videos upload by Moog Music Inc

Playlist: Moog Sound Studio: Mother-32 & DFAM & Subharmonicon
Moog Sound Studio | Patch Demonstration | Standing on Shoulders [patch sheet]
Moog Sound Studio | Patch Demonstration | Mind Police [patch sheet]
Moog Sound Studio | Patch Demonstration | Ese Sabor [patch sheet]

"Begin a new journey in the world of modular synthesis with Moog Sound Studio: Mother-32 & DFAM & Subharmonicon.

Moog Sound Studio includes all the tools and creative inspiration you need to embark on an immersive sonic adventure. Designed for beginner and seasoned synthesists alike, Moog Sound Studio introduces a uniquely comprehensive approach to exploring modular synthesis. Along with the powerful trio of analog synthesizers (Mother-32, DFAM, and Subharmonicon), each user receives a custom dust cover, dedicated audio mixer and power distribution hub, rack kit, audio cables, patch cables, cable organizer, synth exploration card game, creative learning tools, artwork, and more.

Watch the immersive Moog Sound Studio experience and environment come to life in this animation by Rapapawn, an experimental animation studio run by artists Óscar Raña and Cynthia Alfonso. This piece incorporates artwork by illustrator Kate Dehler and is set to music composed by synthesist Lisa Bella Donna using Mother-32, DFAM, and Subharmonicon.

Expand your knowledge of modular synthesis, hone your sound design skills, and allow yourself to get lost in the joy of discovering new musical experiences!"

Bryan Day Rotowhiskers [Episode 90]

Published on Nov 4, 2018 CatSynth TV

"A demo of the Rotowhisker, a new creation by musical-instrument inventor Bryan Day. This is Day's first instrument that is available for purchase.

You can find out more about Bryan Day and his instruments at http://www.bryanday.net. If you are interested in finding out about purchasing a Rotowhisker, please use the Contact button.

"Bryan Day is a improviser, instrument inventor, illustrator and installation artist based in Richmond, CA. His work involves combining elements of the natural and man-made world using field recordings, custom audio generation software and homemade instruments. Day’s work explores the parallels between the patterns and systems in nature to those in contemporary society."

For more experimental music and instruments, please subscribe to this channel and visit www.catsynth.com."