CV Flexibility on the Arturia Matrixbrute - Notes from Bakis Siros of Parallel Worlds

The following is via Bakis Sirros of Parallel Worlds. I thought it gave a good idea of how powerful the modulation matrix on the Matrixbrute can be with it's multiple CV ins and outs.

"Just a few things i found out regarding the cv ins and outs of the Matrixbrute, (it may be useful for Matrixbrute owners) :

FYI, regarding the Matrixbrute: the 12 cv inputs on the back of the matrixbrute control the two filters cutoffs, the VCO1 and 2 pitch, VCO1 and 2 ultrasaw, VCO1 and 2 PW, and VCO1 and 2 metalizer, the LFO1 AMOUNT and VCA cv inputs. the 12 CV Outputs though, output the cv sources of the matrixbrute. in detail: if you assign the LFO1 to the VCO2 pitch, then the VCO2 pitch CV OUTPUT outputs the LFO1 voltage in the range of 0 - 10volts. if you assign the LFO1 to the VCO PW, then the VCO PW CV OUTPUT outputs the LFO1 voltage but in the range of +5 to -5volts. quite deep (and weird?) .... so the 12 CV OUTPUTS (in the back of the matrixbrute) output the ADSR1,2,3 cv outputs, the LFO1,2,3, cv outputs, the ENV follower cv output, the Modwheel cv output, the Seq cv output, Aftertouch cv output, Velocity cv output, Seq mod cv output, and the M1, M2, M3, M4 knob cv outputs. now the fantastic stuff: since this is a matrix of 256 buttons, you can assign all the 16 cv sources to control the VCO1 pitch, for example. so, you add 16 cv sources (without needing any cv mixer as you would normally need in the modular) and this result goes to the VCO1 Pitch destination and/or the VCO Pitch cv output on the back of the Matrixbrute... also, you can assign one cv source (for example ENV2) to modulate 16 different destinations in the matrixbrute (and 12 cv inputs in your modular) without needing a multiple at all! insane complexity and flexibility. and let's not forget that in each and every one patchmatrix connection, you have a bipolar attenuator, so you can also invert the 16 cv sources of the matrixbrute. so, in two words, the matrix of 256 buttons gives fantastic capabilities that sometimes you cannot (or its difficult to) achieve even in the modular environment also!

best regards,

Bakis."

Note: top image is stock from this post and the bottom from this auction post.

Denormal by Parallel Worlds & Dave Bessell

Published on Oct 21, 2012 theianboddy's channel

"Denormal from Morphogenic (DiN41) by Parallel Worlds & Dave Bessell

Video by Dave Bessell

Available on CD & download from http://dinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/...

Parallel Worlds: www.parallel-worlds-music.com"

Modulars (and more) in action. A track featuring MATRIXSYNTH member, Bakis Sirros, aka Parallel Worlds.

EMS SYNTHI In the Woods

via Bakis of Parallel Worlds

"EMS VCS-3 mk1 (1969). from the Parallel Worlds studio."

Celebrating DiN's 50th - Prolonged Analog Electronics

This one in via supporting MATRIXSYNTH Member Bakis Sirros of Parallel Worlds.

Full details: http://igloomag.com/profiles/din50

Summary:

Prolonged analog electronics

UK-based DiN has a long-standing musical history going back to 1999 and Igloo Magazine recently had the privilege to organize a Sonic Exposure profile for the influential ambient imprint founded by Ian Boddy [pictured]. DiN celebrates their 50th CD release (limited to 1,000 copies) with their 5th in the iNDEX compilation series iNDEX05. Learn more about the label, its history and how it all unfolded.

As an added bonus, Igloo is giving away 10 digital copies to the first 10 individuals who email us here. Simply let us know what you’ve enjoyed most about DiN over the years.

[image: Ian Boddy]

iNDEX05 - Compilation Featuring Parallel Worlds, Dave Bessell & Self Oscillate

MATRIXSYNTH Member, Bakis Sirros of Parallel Worlds participates with 4 collab tracks in this compilation: 2 tracks by PW & Dave Bessell and 2 tracks by PW & Self Oscillate.

iNDEX05 - Compilation
DiN50 | 2016 | Limited to 1,000 copies
Release date June 24th 2016
info here:

http://www.din.org.uk/din/node/505

"iNDEX05 is the fifth DiN compilation album and includes two tracks each from the titles DiN41 - 49. The artists on show this time are Ian Boddy, Node, ARC, Dave Bessell (one of the members of Node) and collaborations between Parallel Worlds & Dave Bessell, Ian Boddy & Markus Reuter, Erik Wøllo & Bernhard Wöstheinrich and Parallel Worlds & Self Oscillate.

As with the previous four DiN samplers DiN label boss Ian Boddy has mixed and cross-faded the 18 tracks into a continuous ambient mix that not only showcases the albums featured on the release but presents an exciting and varied title in its own right. It also highlights the varied and intriguing music that the DiN label offers on its releases from deep analogue synth grooves through vibrantly melodic instrumentals to powerful, epic ambient atmospheres. An intoxicating mix of the old and new beautifully presented in a slimline cardboard wallet with an extra flap which just adds to the value and collectibility of this release.

This compilation edited from the original tracks by Ian Boddy - January 2016"

Gear: Doepfer, A100, Analogue Systems, RS Integrator, Analogue Solutions, Concussor, Blacet, Metalbox, CGS, Serge, Buchla, Technosaurus, Selector, Moon, Synthesis Technology, MOTM, Dotcom, etc.

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DiN48 - Parallel Worlds & Self Oscillate - World Adapter

Published on Jan 14, 2018 mamonu

Update2: Video added above, Vimeo posted here.



"All tracks composed and produced by Ingo Zobel and Bakis Sirros, between 2010 and 2014, in Athens, Greece and Riedstadt, Germany except Legend Silence composed by Ingo Zobel, Bakis Sirros and India Czajkowska (vocals and voice effects). Mastered by Ian Boddy (April 2015)."

Update: you can find a review of the release on https://hypnagogue.net.

A new release from Ingo Zobel (Self Oscillate) and MATRIXSYNTH Member, Bakis Sirros (Parallel Worlds) on din.org.uk.

"Ingo Zobel (Self Oscillate) and Bakis Sirros (Parallel Worlds) first started collaborating via the internet in 2004. Their first album, “Current Flow”, under the project name 'Interconnected', was released in 2010 on the Belgian VU-US label. Following this a vinyl EP of ambient tracks called 'Mechanic Environments' was released in 2013 on the Dohkonul record label.

For 'World Adapter', their second full collaborative album, Ingo and Bakis are using their more widely known aliases of Self Oscillate and Parallel Worlds respectively. Four years in the making this album is redolent with the sounds and textures of modular analogue synthesisers which both musicians are well known for employing in their music. Ingo uses a large Doepfer / Eurorack system whereas Bakis creates his complex sonic textures with Doepfer, Serge and Buchla systems as employed on his previous DiN releases (Obsessive Surrealism (DiN26), Shade (DiN32), Exit Strategy with Ian Boddy (DiN37) and Morphogenic with Dave Bessell (DiN41)).

Once their modular improvisations are recorded they are micro-edited in Ableton Live to form the ten tracks that make up 'World Adapter'. On the track 'Legend Silence' they collaborate with the Polish singer/composer India Czajkowska whose ethereal voice adds a distinctive flavour to this composition. The album has an IDM flavour, full of complex modulations and intricate rhythms. The duo then hang beguiling, simple melodies around these structures to create another intriguing quality release from the DiN label.

Machines used:
Doepfer, Euro, Serge, Buchla, MOTM, Moon, Blacet, Metalbox, RS-Integrator, Technosaurus & Synthesizers.com modulars.
Oberheim Xpander & OB-Mx.
Korg PE1000, MS20, Mono/Poly & Z1.
Clavia Nord Modular, Nordrack2 & Nordrack3.
Ableton Live & NI Reaktor software.
Roland System-100, Waldorf Microwave and various other string machines, analogue keyboards, tape echoes, reverbs, CV modifiers and generators."

More Synth Pics via Bakis Sirros of Parallel Worlds

A new set of pics starting with this rare Technosaurus modular system has been added to this post.

You can find the latest release from Parallel Worlds, Parallel Worlds and Self Oscillate - 'World Adapter' (DiN48) here.

Studio Pics from Bakis Sirros of Parallel Worlds

A ton of synth pics in via Bakis Sirros of Parallel Worlds. Enjoy! Be sure to click on each for the full size version.

You can find Parallel Worlds latest release Parallel Worlds and Self Oscillate - World Adapter (DiN48) here.

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DiN48, Parallel Worlds and Self Oscillate - 'World adapter'

"Ingo Zobel (Self Oscillate) and Bakis Sirros (Parallel Worlds) first started collaborating via the internet in 2004. Their first album, “Current Flow”, under the project name “Interconnected”, was released in 2010 on the Belgian VU-US label. Following this a vinyl EP of ambient tracks called “Mechanic Environments” was released in 2013 on the Dohkonul record label.

For 'World Adapter', their second full collaborative album, Ingo and Bakis are using their more widely known aliases of Self Oscillate and Parallel Worlds respectively. Four years in the making this album is redolent with the sounds and textures of modular analogue synthesisers which both musicians are well known for employing in their music. Ingo uses a large Doepfer / Eurorack system whereas Bakis creates his complex sonic textures with Doepfer, Serge and Buchla systems as employed on his previous DiN releases (Obsessive Surrealism (DiN26), Shade (DiN32), Exit Strategy with Ian Boddy (DiN37) and Morphogenic with Dave Bessell (DiN41)).
Once their modular improvisations are recorded they are micro-edited in Ableton Live to form the ten tracks that make up “World Adapter”. On the track “Legend Silence” they collaborate with the Polish singer/composer India Czajkowska whose ethereal voice adds a distinctive flavour to this composition. The album has an IDM flavour, full of complex modulations and intricate rhythms. The duo then hang beguiling, simple melodies around these structures to create another intriguing quality release from the DiN label.

Machines used:
Doepfer, Euro, Serge, Buchla, MOTM, Moon, Blacet, Metalbox, RS-Integrator, Technosaurus & Synthesizers.com modulars.
Oberheim Xpander & OB-Mx.
Korg PE1000, MS20, Mono/Poly & Z1.
Clavia Nord Modular, Nordrack2 & Nordrack3.
Ableton Live & NI Reaktor software.
Roland System-100, Waldorf Microwave and various other string machines, analogue keyboards, tape echoes, reverbs, CV modifiers and generators."

Interconnected / Zealosphere - 'Mechanic Environments'

Click the pick for the wallpaper size shot.

"split colored Vinyl LP, ltd edition 200 copies.

Out Now!

you can listen to the whole album in the website of the label.

Ambient / Experimental scapes made with modulars, field recordings, vintage tape echoes and string machines...

(for the gearheads, machines used:
Doepfer/ Eurorack modulars, Frac Blacet/ Metalbox modulars, Serge modular, Korg SE-500,
Roland RE-201, Korg PE-2000 ensemble, Field recordings, Ableton Live, Reaktor, etc...)

Interconnected is my collab project with Ingo Zobel.

thanks,
best regards,

Bakis Sirros - Parallel Worlds / Interconnected / Memory Geist
[Doepfer_a100] group owner
www.parallel-worlds-music. com
www.facebook.com/...
www.myspace.com/inter...
www.myspace.com/memorygeist
www.DiN.org.uk"

Parallel Worlds and Dave Bessell - 'Morphogenic'

"DiN41 | 2012 | Limited to 500 copies

Release date 30th October 2012
Morphogenic sees a new collaborative project on the DiN label, although the name of Parallel Worlds should be familiar to DiN aficionados due to the two solo albums Obsessive Surrealism (DiN26) & Shade (DiN32) as well as the more recent collaboration with DiN label boss Ian Boddy on Exit Strategy (DiN37). Dave Bessell is, of course, a new artist to join the DiN roster, although his name should be familiar to lovers of analogue electronica due to his contribution to the almost legendary band Node. One of the four founder members of this group, Dave is also joined on the track Heterodyne by Ed Buller the world renowned producer and master of the art of sequencing large vintage modular synths.

Bessell has a formal education in classical composition and these skills blend perfectly on Morphogenic with the intricate, sequenced rhythms of Bakis Sirros aka Parallel Worlds. Whilst the eight tracks have all the fluidity and organic feel of analogue synth dominated pieces, they have a shape and form to them that make them fascinating compositions. As well as joining Sirros in the analogue arsenal with his mighty Macbeth M5n, Bessell also provides some very effective and unusual guitar backdrops. Bakis made extensive use of Serge, Buchla and Oberheim synths in this recording which contribute to the warm and organic soundscapes. Bessell also writes custom software that is employed to great effect in providing unusual and detailed textures through which the incessant, complex rhythms and beats of Sirros rise and fall.

further details and clips here

All tracks composed, arranged and produced by Bakis Sirros & Dave Bessell between April 2011 and April 2012, except track 6, by Bakis Sirros, Dave Bessell & John Sirros.

Bakis Sirros: Euro/Doepfer, Serge, Buchla 200e modulars, MS20, Odyssey, Xpander, 4Voice, string machines & software.
Dave Bessell: Macbeth M5n, Gibson Les Paul & custom software.
Ed Buller: Moog modular on track 7.
India Czajkowska: Flute on track 4 and processed voice on track 6.
Federica Rubino: Bowed double bass on track 4.
Mastered by Ian Boddy July 2012.

for the gearheads, the analogue machines used in the album, in detail:

Euro/Doepfer A100, Serge modular, Buchla 200e modulars, Macbeth M5n, MS-20, Arp Odyssey, Oberheim Xpander, 4Voice, OB-8, OB-Mx, Korg Trident, PE-1000, Moog Opus-3, Dotcom modular, Roland SH-7, System-100m, System-100, CR78, Boss Dr55, Metalbox, Blacet modulars, Analogue Systems Integrator modular, Technosaurus Selector modular, Waldorf Microwave 1, Moog Modular, Tape Echoes."

Buchla 200e Patched Up

via Bakis Sirros on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"while preparing the next PW collab CD album with Stefano Musso (Alio Die)..."

Starry Serge by Bakis

via Bakis of Parallel Worlds

"Parallel Worlds are currently finishing their collab album with David Bessell (of NODE), due for release until end of 2012."

Click for the full size shot.

PW at work

via Bakis Sirros on
The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"While preparing the new collab Parallel Worlds cd album with David Bessell (of NODE)
various patched modular machines photos, while preparing various things...."

more pics here

the blue analogue monster...

Technosaurus Selector System-D

via Bakis Sirros on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Synth Rorschach #6

flickr By i-ball

Bakis?

Memory Geist - 'Benthos'

"Memory Geist - 'Benthos' (DiNDDL09)

DiNDDL09| Release date 04/07/11

"Benthos" is the second album by Memory Geist, the collaborative project of Steve Law (of Zen Paradox, Starseed Transmission & Black Cab) and Bakis Sirros (of Parallel Worlds & Interconnected). Their first album "Funereal Cavern" was released in 2007 by the well respected Italian experimental label Musica Maxima Magnetica.

The creation of "Benthos" has been a long process initiated in mid-2007 when Law visited Sirros in his home town of Athens, Greece and the duo recorded some initial material together comprising a variety of soundscapes, sequences, analogue rhythms & organic atmospheres. On his return to Melbourne in Australia, Law sculpted this raw material into a set of 6 tracks which were augmented by further soundscapes, rhythms and arrangement ideas sent across to him by Sirros. The gestation of "Benthos" took 4 years in total and has resulted in the birth of a complex and fascinating ambient electronica album. The pieces range from dark, industrial rhythmic tracks to cosmic style slabs of ambience and showcase the duos use of modular analogue synths alongside computer software manipulation.

info and clips here:
http://www.din.org.uk/din/node/388

the album will soon also be available as a limited edition (100 copies) digipack CD-R from Alio Die's label Hic Sunt Leones.


(for the gear-heads: this album is full of various modular and analogue synths, including ARP 2600, Doepfer A100 / eurorack, RS-Integrator, Serge modular, Technosaurus Selector system D, Metalbox/CGS, Korg MS20, MS50, Curetronic modular, Roland System-100m, Trident, PE-2000, Univox SR95, etc, etc... )"

You might notice the image to the left is a Buchla, but it is not on the list. Bakis tells me it is actually new and not on the release, but will be used in future releases.

Memory Geist - 'Benthos' (DiNDDL09)

"DiNDDL09| Release date 04/07/11

"Benthos" is the second album by Memory Geist, the collaborative project of Steve Law (of Zen Paradox, Starseed Transmission & Black Cab) and Bakis Sirros (of Parallel Worlds & Interconnected). Their first album "Funereal Cavern" was released in 2007 by the well respected Italian experimental label Musica Maxima Magnetica.


The creation of "Benthos" has been a long process initiated in mid-2007 when Law visited Sirros in his home town of Athens, Greece and the duo recorded some initial material together comprising a variety of soundscapes, sequences, analogue rhythms & organic atmospheres. On his return to Melbourne in Australia, Law sculpted this raw material into a set of 6 tracks which were augmented by further soundscapes, rhythms and arrangement ideas sent across to him by Sirros. The gestation of "Benthos" took 4 years in total and has resulted in the birth of a complex and fascinating ambient electronica album. The pieces range from dark, industrial rhythmic tracks to cosmic style slabs of ambience and showcase the duos use of modular analogue synths alongside computer software manipulation.

info and clips here:
http://www.din.org.uk/din/node/388

the album will soon also be available as a limited edition (100 copies) digipack CD-R from Alio Die's label Hic Sunt Leones.

(for the gear-heads: this album is full of various modular and analogue synths, including ARP 2600, Doepfer A100 / eurorack, Integrator, Serge modular, Technosaurus Selector, Metalbox/CGS, MS50, System-100m, Trident, etc, etc... )"

Buchla 200e and Serge talk nicely to each other

via Bakis of Parallel Worlds. BTW, Ian Boddy & Parallel Worlds - Exit Strategy [announced here] comes out on May 31st. You can check it out here [Facebook here].

"hi all,

started working on some scapes for a new collab of mine recently and finally patched the Buchla 200e with the Serge.
my findings:

as a cv-source and for cv attenuation/mixing/offseting, Serge works really nice with the Buchla. i have lots of attenuators and cv processors in my Serge, so i use them with Buchla patches as well. they work fine!

Serge gates and triggers work fine triggering Buchla 281e, but you need to mult a serge gate/trigger into 2 inputs of a cv-processor (or 'dual processor' or 'Mix pro' or 'scale processor') AND add a little bit of voltage offset to the total. i guess that means that the serge gate/trigger then has a voltage level of around 12 volts. but that is the only way for the 281e to be triggered. but it works!

still have not tried audio between the two beasts, as the audio level in Buchla, being around 1 volt pp, is much lower than the Serge audio levels... when i have new findings regarding that issue will let you know.

so, for now, the verdict is that Serge and Buchla 200e talk really fine in terms of cv/gate/trigger's!"

Parallel Worlds - Purple Skyline Featuring EKO Rhythmaker

Free music from Parallel Worlds here.

"there is a (reverbnation) music player with many tracks for free streaming and download, as well as two 'fan exclusive' tracks for free download: track 'Logic' (from 'out of print' album 'Existence' 2003) and track 'Purple Skyline' (from 'out of print' cd compilation 'Ikude')"

The drums in track 7 'Purple Skyline' is all EKO Rhythmaker.

Update via Bakis of Parallel Worlds: "on the 'fan exclusive' tracks ('Logic' and 'Purple Skyline') the machines used were (IIRC, its been more than 10 years ago... both tracks were made in 2000) :

Akai AX80, Roland JX8p plus PG800, Yamaha CS5, CS15, SH-101, Novation Bassstation rack, Waldorf Pulse, Nord lead rack, NI Generator, Nord micromodular, Korg mono/poly, Roland SH2, Korg MS10, EKO Rhythmaker, Yamaha FS1r, TG77, TX216, JP8000, MS2000r, ATARI 1040ST (yes!)."