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Thursday, February 06, 2025

Metasonix TM-3 Dual VCO Calibrated by Schneiders Buero, Berlin

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via this listing

"Dual Voltage-Controlled Oscillator

Dual Thyratron-based voltage controlled oscillator. Both oscillators are wired in parallel, but can be offset, and oscillator 2 can be soft-synced to track oscillator 1. Oscillators can be tuned independently. There is also a suboctave circuit with separate offset and level.

Useful for providing FM effects and unusual distortion profiles, or driving other Metasonix TM series pedals.

As with other Metasonix TM series pedals, settings can be controlled manually or via control voltage inputs.

Calibrated by Schneiders Buero, Berlin.

Inc PSU.

Post to UK or collection from Chelmsford, Essex"

Monday, February 03, 2025

New Kaleidoscope Mini Desktop Synth Incoming


video uploads by Vadjuse

This one was spotted and sent in via Meska.

Playlist:
1. Teaser. Kaleidoscope mimics a blip blop machine.
2. Teaser 2. Kaleidoscope mimics a boom-tysch machine.
Some raw drums exploration.
3. Kaleidoscope. Reload Zone. Post-Apocalyptic Ambient.
In this video I experiment with the generative sequencer of the Kaleidoscope.

The pattern is relatively simple:

1. VCA1 (which means it belongs to track 1) works in a cyclic mode, i.e. it restarts itself.
2. With its end it starts VCA2 (which means it belongs to track 2).

3. VCA2 modulates the period of VCA1, and VCA1 modulates the period of VCA2 (fm synthesis at the rhythm level). Because of this, the length of the pattern wanders a little and creates a pleasant dynamic.

4. Modulation envelope 1 (MODENV1) also works in a cyclic mode and restarts itself, but with a completely different period than the VCA1. This creates an additional rhythmic layer in the overall sound.

5. MODENV1 modulates the wavefolder level of track 2.

6. Track 1 modulates the frequency of track 2, and track 2 modulates the frequency of track 1.

7. All this is seasoned with a comb-filter in delay mode, which creates another rhythmic layer.

The presets for track 1 and track 2 used in this video can be downloaded and loaded into your Kaleidoscope. After the release of the synthesizer, I will publish these and other patches so that you can play with them and modify them yourself.
4. Kaleidoscope. Hypnotic Resonance
On the home stretch, Kaleidoscope will be released soon.
On the video new PCB version with
typeC plug
4 channel DAC
improved encoder filtering section

In this video I experiment with a relatively simple patch.
The cyclic modulator changes the symmetry of the triangle wave. From a symmetrical triangle to a saw. This changes the spectrum.

As a result, the filter resonance periodically amplifies individual harmonics. The filter frequency is modulated by the volume envelope.

Since the filter frequencies can be precisely tuned to the MIDI note frequencies, the modulation results in all the natural harmonics of only one octave being cycled through. This makes it seem like there is some kind of sequence in the patch, although in fact there is none - it's just a native process.

At high resonance values, the signal is overloaded in the filter feedback circuit.

The signal is also additionally overloaded in the overdrive block.

All this gets into the comb filter, which works as an echo.

I've been glued to this patch for about a day, which makes me a little sick of it, but I still like it.

Monday, January 20, 2025

Blue Monday/New Order (edit) - Novation Circuit version


video upload by Guinan

"It's Monday so what could be more apt than todays Hacienda club classic, Blue Monday.
As per usual this is ALL Novation Circuit Tracks playing live from the headphone jack direct into my phone. No extra synths/no effects/no extra edits.

There is a lot going on in this track so I've squeezed a bit extra out of the groovebox in using some short melodic samples in place of drum sounds on 3 pads.

If people like this I'll do a '12" remix' version with the Novation Circuit Rhythm padding out the tracks. Let me know in the comments.

Details for synth nerds (extra video after the song);
I programmed the top arpeggio line on the Circuit Tracks quickly realising I was going to run out of voices. I sampled the riff and stuck it on a pad and played it back as a pattern and saved myself a voice,
I couldn't get a bass synth sound that would double up as the main synth and as Peter Hook. Instead I played a short twangy bass guitar (one of the old wooden ones with strings and stuff :P ) through a spring reverb in my best impression of Hooky and sampled it on the Circuit Rhythm. I then transferred this onto one of the drum sample pads and put it on Drum 4 as another pattern, finally there is a choir sample the band played on an old Emulator. I simply copied the same source they used ( ;) Google It!) and made a loop on another one of the drum pads, turning it into a 3rd pattern for Drum 4.

It all needs a bit more tweaking and arranging for the full version but this was sounding good so couldn't resist letting you have a listen."

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Synth Curious? Fun Times with the Moog Sound Studio


video upload by Circuit 3

"If you know synths and are a bit of an expert this video isn't for you.
But: are you synth curious? Grab a drink and make yourself comfortable. Watch me learn how to use some of my synth equipment. My goal was to use only 'old school' voltages to control the equipment. CV stands for 'control voltage' and gate means a pulse of electricity which can be used to cause a note to start playing or to tell an electronic instrument what the tempo is.

If you liked this ... buy my music!

This video features the Moog Sound Studio which is made up of 3 modules which I demonstrate in the video. If you know nothing about synths you'll hopefully learn how we connect multiple synths and have them play in sync with each other... you'll see how each synth has a job to play much like instruments in a guitar based band: drums, bass and guitar.

Big thanks to YouTuber ‪@Cutflower‬ for his helpful tutorials (great work!) and also to ‪@braintree56‬ for his helpful tutorials. I highly recommend checking out their videos if you want to learn how these synths work and some of the possibilities. Lastly shout out to Caroline and the team at ‪@myvolts1903‬ . You can see some of their cool cables being used in this video."

http://www.circuit3.com/

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Introducing Korg multi/poly native Software Edition





Details follow. Demo available here.

Amazing analog sounds that only digital can provide - now in your DAW.

Inspired by the legendary KORG Mono/Poly, the new KORG multi/poly analog modeling synthesizer delivers breathtaking analog sounds combined with extraordinary digital power and flexibility. It's already garnering acclaim as one of the best synths of the year.

Introducing the miniKORG 700Sm Synthesizer


video upload by Korg

"Experience thick bass, powerful leads, and rich analog sounds—all in a portable package. The miniKORG 700Sm reimagines the legendary miniKORG 700S in a compact, portable format with modern enhancements for today’s musicians. Retaining the features of the 2021 miniKORG 700FS, the miniKORG 700Sm offers a slimmer keyboard, reduced to approximately 86% of the original size, and weighs just 5.8 kg (12.8 lbs)—perfect for musicians on the go."

Thursday, January 09, 2025

How A Place to Bury Strangers made an LP into a DIY synth

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"We've got to get this on every track": How A Place to Bury Strangers made an LP into a DIY synth

video upload by MusicRadar Tech

User demo below.

"Between his noise rock outfit A Place To Bury Strangers – dubbed 'the loudest band in New York' – and his pedal company Death By Audio, Oliver Ackermann is no stranger to DIY noisemaking. The band's latest album, Synthesizer, takes things a step further though. Not only did Ackermann design and build his own DIY synth, which is featured on every track of the album, but the instrument's circuit design also provides the cover art for the vinyl LP, allowing fans to recreate the synth at home – albeit with a substantial amount of DIY required.

Synthesizer by A Place to Bury Strangers is out now:
https://www.aplacetoburystrangers.com/

Find out more about Death By Audio:
https://deathbyaudio.com/

In this video:
00:25 – How did the idea for Synthesizer come about?
01:22 – How does the synth function?
01:59 – Synthesizer demo
03:17 – Background to the synth's design
04:02 – How easy is the DIY project?
04:42 – Influences behind the synth
05:45 – Recording the album
06:36 – Capturing the energy of the live shows
07:50 – Founding Death By Audio
09:35 – Designing pedals
11:55 – How has technology changed DIY music?
13:07 – More Synthesizer demos"

A Place To Bury Strangers / Synthesizer Album Cover / Death By Audio

video upload by GizmoMusicJapan



"Death by audio's synth for the new album "A place to bury strangers". Complete with assembly instruction manual" via this listing.

The original kit went for $202.99.

You can find the album minus the parts on Amazon and Discogs.

Note there are multiple versions of the vinyl on Discogs. As always, do your research before buying.



Monday, January 06, 2025

Roger Linn, Creator of the Original Namesake LinnDrum on Behringer's New LmDrum




The following is Roger Linn's statement on Behringer's LmDrum, written Jan 4, 2025, saved here for the MATRIXSYNTH archives:

In December 2024, Behringer released their "LmDrum", which is described on their site as:

"If you are looking for a drum machine that can recreate the classic sound of the 80’s, look no further than the Behringer LM DRUM. This amazing drum machine features an authentic 8/12-bit sampling sound engine that captures the essence of a hundred legendary 80’s drum sounds including those designed by Roger Linn such as the LM1*, LM2*, LM9000* and more. You can even record and store your own samples using the integrated line input."

Uli Behringer kindly sent me an LmDrum in August of 2024, giving me a chance to try it out. What do I think? I think it's a bit of a head-scratcher. It is clearly intended to evoke my 1982 "LinnDrum" drum machine, borrowing its visual style, control layout, colors and logo style, as well as copying its sounds and those of my LM-1 and Linn9000 drum machines. I took it apart and it even copies much of my LinnDrum sound generation circuit, even my bad ideas like the inability to tune any drums except the snare, toms and congas.

However, it uses an entirely different operating system and user interface, one that is based on earlier Behinger drum machines. Personally, I found it somewhat confusing and difficult to use, though I was given an unfinished manual. I'd imagine they will improve both the software and manual over time. I suspect the designers found it difficult to find a balance between 1) the impression of a LinnDrum clone, and 2) the addition of modern features, given that the 1982 LinnDrum's feature set is woefully inadequate by today's standards.

It's worth noting that Uli never asked my permission to either copy my visual design or my drum sounds. Though in 2020, he did kindly invite me to collaborate on a future drum machine, and I respectfully declined because of concern about Behringer's past business ethics and legal practices.

How do I feel about the LmDrum? My feelings are mixed. On the one hand, it's not unusual for companies to borrow ideas from older products in order to inspire a new and innovative design, which I've done in past. Plus, my old drum sounds are all over the web, controlling copying is difficult, and I don't enjoy legal stuff so I've generally ignored the issue so far. Also, the value in those old sounds is probably due more to Art Wood (the drummer who played the sounds, and my friend of many years), and to artists like Prince, Michael Jackson, and others, who made those sounds famous on their hits. Finally, I must admit that I've never cared much about the past, because I find the future far more exciting.

On the other hand, even if we discount the copying of the visual design, logo style and sound circuit of LinnDrum, the LmDrum copies my sounds. So I'd have preferred for Uli to ask my permission. Even if he thinks it is legal, I question whether it is ethical.

I find it interesting that the LmDrum is being sold in the U.S. for only $399. Having taken it apart and seeing how complex the copied old circuitry was to reproduce, I doubt Behringer is making any money from it. I suspect that they originally intended to sell it for much more, then discovered that while many people may say they want a LinnDrum clone, few are willing to pay more than a low price for it.

On a related topic, GForce Software has recently released their "IconDrum" software drum sound generator. Like the LmDrum, it copies the LinnDrum's visual design, logo style, and drum sounds, but has no sequencing. Unlike Behringer, GForce did say they wouldn't release the product if I objected, but they seemed like good people so I turned a blind eye. They also offered to pay me an insignificant royalty for my association with the product and perhaps to use "LinnDrum" name, but I declined because of the low compensation and because I thought it was misleading to call a product "LinnDrum" that wasn't a drum machine but rather only played my copied drum sounds.

One last comment. What's the big deal about nostalgia? I can understand that some people value analog synthesis, though I find the many types of innovative software synthesis created in recent decades to be far more capable, versatile and interesting. But even if people value vintage analog synths, why vintage digital drum machines? I ask this because an old bit is no different than a new bit. Our collective love of nostalgia brings to mind an old Douglas Adams quote from Salmon of Doubt:

"I've come up with a set of rules that describe our reactions to technologies:
1. Anything that is in the world when you’re born is normal and ordinary and is just a natural part of the way the world works.
2. Anything that's invented between when you’re fifteen and thirty-five is new and exciting and revolutionary and you can probably get a career in it.
3. Anything invented after you're thirty-five is against the natural order of things."

As a guitarist, I recall having endless discussions in my youth about "good distortion". :)

- Roger Linn

Friday, December 27, 2024

L-Fusion Analog Kicks Eurorack module demo


video upload by LFusion Electronics

"Demo video showcasing L-Fusion Modular Analog Kicks module with walkthrough through all the parameters, also tips how to get most of it using filtering and EQ. For best listening experience use studio headphones/speakers that can handle the low end.

Module is available on Reverb.

808 kick generates softer more boomy kick sound while 909 outputs more aggressive punchy kick often used for making techno. Built using modern components – Audio grade Burr-Brown OpAmps, low noise transistors as well as quality capacitors including legendary WIMA German ones where larger values are needed - module provides two clean analog sound outputs with dynamic range of over 90dB.

808 section outputs classic boomy kick based on T-Shape resonator, often used in Electro/Acid tracks. It has decay, pitch and tone knobs. The circuit has been modified for longer maximum decay.

909 kick is more complex, it generates more aggressive punchy kick sound often used making techno, its core is based on integrated triangle shape oscillator. This kick drum can be controlled with original attack, decay, tune, tune decay potentiometers. Original 909 circuit has been improved for longer maximum decay, we have also integrated extra potentiometers for soft clipping distortion and fast decaying attack noise control."

Monday, December 23, 2024

Instruō - øchd Expander DIY tutorial && VCV Rack update


video upload by Instruō

"Hello!
Happy end of 2024 :)
I hope you've had a good year.

I would like to thank everyone that has supported Instruō this past year and previous years. The company has grown a lot since I was pottering about in my spare room.
I have the pleasure of working along side an incredible team.
A lot of the work these past few years has been very much behind the scenes.
2025 is going to be exciting! I'll leave it at that!

This is a video I've been meaning to do for a while. Since we launched the øchd expander.
The expander module itself was a really fun challenge. I wanted to utilise what the øchd generates in as efficient a way as possible to expand its utility.
Much of the theory behind it I prototyped in VCV rack. Especially the DAC section.
This is a full real time step by step of how to DIY the signal processes and outputs of the øchd expander.
There may be more efficient ways of achieving these and many modules out there provide the same utilities, but this is a collection of patches that I reach for then I need such things.

It's a bit technical, but I hope the video introduces some ideas for patches.
Thanks for watching!
~Jason

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Meet POLYGENE by LA Priest


video upload by LA Priest



via LA Priest

POLYGENE is an all analog, class A, all-transistor polyphonic synthesizer.

Inspired by the earliest polysynths of the 1970s, it is fully polyphonic (all 24 notes can be played at the same time), can be tuned to any scale or tuning, is multi-timbral and completely touch sensitive.

Touching any part of the synthesizer bridges connections in the circuitry and creates a unique sound.

Every area of the instrument's gold plated circuitry can change its tone. At the top, oscillator transistors can be synchronised by touching them, while below there are 24 pressure sensitive polyphonic pads and at the bottom a 24 note keyboard triggers a more familiar polyphonic synthesizer voice.

All of these can be played simultaneously and there are many more effects of the circuitry to be discovered, as each of the traces react differently to the touch.

12 tuning controls allow you to tune the 12 pairs of oscillators to any scale, from a standard equal tuning to any microtonal, non-western or even unison tuning.

The bottom 3 oscillators can go into the sub-bass range and using the oscillator sync method of bridging the transistors by hand, the bass oscillators can play a wider range of notes.

By using transistors as the only active components in the instrument, each oscillator passes through only a handful of sound shaping components before reaching your ears. Instruments that rely heavily on transistors (like the Minimoog and EMS Synthi for example) are famous for their raw, untamed sound that has much to do with this circuit topology.

The synthesizer is built into a hand-made cedar wood case.

Power supply not included as power supplies vary a lot from country to country but power is standard 9v effects pedal type power. Use a good standard 9v power supply designed for effects pedals.

Specifications

- 24 note polyphonic, mutli-timbral
- Hand made using quality through-hole components
- Discrete analog all-transistor circuitry (no ICs, analog or digital)
- 24 oscillators (12 tunable + 12 sub oscs)
- 24 VC Envelope Generators
- 24 VC Amplifiers
- Unique diode filter with attack, lfo and cross modulation via touch pads
- Oscillator LFO modulation
- Touch-sensitive pitch bend
- 2x 24 note gold touch sensitive mini keyboards
- 2.1mm 9v centre negative power input
- 6.35mm audio output
- 27 x 18 x 5 cm

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Artist Picks: Best Music Gear of 2024 (Part 2)


video upload by Perfect Circuit

Check out the accompanying article on our blog, Signal."

"2024 is soon drawing to a close—so, we're taking a look back at the year, and taking account of all of the weird and wonderful instruments that gave us some inspiration this year. Synthesizers, drum machines, and Eurorack modules to samplers and effects, this year had no shortage of inspiring instruments.

So, we reached out to some of our friends and content creators to fill us in on their year, asking one simple question: what was the coolest piece of gear YOU got this year? For some, that meant brand-new releases, but for others, it meant sitting down and digging into classic instruments.

In this video, we hear from:
0:05 Emily Hopkins on the Expressive E Osmose + Vongon Replay
3:36 The Midlife Synthesist on the Arturia Polybrute 12
5:36 Son Wu on the Elektron Octatrack
10:38 Monotrail on the ADDAC507 Random Bézier Waves
13:32 Surco on the Shakmat Battering Ram + OXI Meta

Check out the accompanying article on our blog, Signal."

You can find additional Artist Picks: Best Music Gear of 2024 posts here.

Tuesday, December 03, 2024

Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-3 Drum Machine

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via this listing

Additional Perfect Circuit listings

Monday, December 02, 2024

How to Produce Music in Different Genres at the Same Time


video upload by Dylan Ferno

"How to Produce in 'Every' Genre at the Same Time. Or at least many different genres at once. This can help find the right vibe for the track or add variation in a DAWless live set. I am using the Novation Circuit Groovebox/synth/drum machine, but really any synth and drum machine/sampler combo would work

Basically a genre bending type tutorial without a computer.

0:00 Intro
0:55 Making Lo-Fi Hip Hop
2:15 Breakbeat
2:33 Drum and Bass
3:01 House Music
3:20 Afro House
3:40 Ambient
4:05 Changing Basslines
4:20 Synthwave
4:43 Techno
5:15 House Bass
5:35 Breakbeat Bass
5:50 Switching Between Genres"

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Instruō - tràigh [Signature Edition]


video upload by Instruō

Update: DivKid video added below.

"Hello!
Jason here.
Thank you for watching this video :)

This Signature Edition limited re-release of the tràigh low-pass filter module is available for purchase direct from Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/18233...

I am producing a limited batch which will be available for purchase while stock lasts.

This revised module was developed as a creative side project over the past month or two as a means of dealing with the unfortunate situation of having a very large pet greyhound with a relatively large diagnosis of cancer.
Winston was confirmed to have a stage 2 soft cell sarcoma earlier this year. He underwent a surgery on September 24th during which the tumour was successfully removed. (He has recovered very well and quickly!)
Due to the location of the sarcoma there is a high likelihood of cancer cells remaining at a microscopic level. If left unchecked they will likely return as a tumour with a chance of metastasising.
Winston began a 4 week treatment of radiotherapy on November 4th.
As of writing this we are now past the half way point and he is responding very well with no significant side effects presenting.
Each treatment requires full general anaesthetic, so I have a very dopey boy every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for the entire month of November.
The vets do provide him with some roast chicken each session when he wakes up. So he seems quite happy with his current unusual routine.

Sunday, November 17, 2024

New Demos of the Upcoming Groovetube by Telmatronics


video uploads by Telmatronics

Playlist:
1. Good sounds on the bench
Production prototype running with pcb faults fixed. This circuit will go in to the first batch of machines.
2. Experimental plasma tube
This is the first custom tube made for this machine by Julia Bickerstaff @NeonJulia
We have more work to do on these, but this is a fantastic sound on first go!
The input signal here is low-frequency, the higher sounds are from the plasma. When the input is gated enough, you just hear the plasma sound.
3. Slow/mellow with input gate
The gate can be applied to input and/or output signals.
Here it is set half-on, and sent to input.
A mix of LFO signals can also be sent to the gate.
Still some noise on the input channels with this pcb, hoping the new board will be quieter...
4. Lots of distortion
With RF set low, lots of plasma noise that can be modified with a magnet. A few clips getting different distorted sounds, last one noisiest.
5. Lots of bass
Bass frequencies easily make the plasma break up as the input signal is large amplitude. The noise component varies a lot with tube power and input drive/waveform.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Hiphop Foundations 3 ...Novation Circuit Tracks And Rhythm Pack Side B


video upload by Techtronix

"HipHop Foundations 3 Side B

Made for the Novation Circuit Tracks, and Rhythm,
This Pack will feature:-

128 patches
64 samples
16 sessions

Featuring Velcocity Driven Acoustic bass as heard in video
Acoustic Piano, Sax, Clave, Wurli's, poly guitar, kalimbas, Rhodes and more
Drops January

@isotonikstudios"

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Korg 700FS First Few Minutes


video upload by Circuit 3

"Now and then a synth really grabs your imagination. This is the first few minutes with the Korg Minikorg 700FS. The other synth is the Oberheim OB-X8 running simple arpeggiator to give me something to play against. All sorts of soundtrack vibes and the performance dimension of the 700FS really took me by surprise. I'll be spending a lot of time this winter learning this synth."

Wednesday, November 06, 2024

Hiphop Foundations 3 ...Novation Circuit Tracks And Rhythm Pack


video upload by Techtronix

"HipHop Foundations 3

Made for the Novation Circuit Tracks, and Rhythm,
This Pack will feature:-

128 patches
64 samples
16 sessions

Featuring Velcocity Driven Acoustic bass as heard in video
Acoustic Piano, Sax, Clave, Wurli's, poly guitar, kalimbas, Rhodes and more
Drops January

@isotonikstudios"

Tuesday, November 05, 2024

GliGli’s Overcycler, an affordable and ‘cycle-over-the-top’ synthesizer?



Supporting member Solidtrax wrote in to let us know he has a review up on GliGli’s Overcycler. You can find it on his site here: https://solidtrax.nl/gliglis-overcycler-review/. You can a couple of video in previous posts here.

From the review:

"The Overcycler is available as a DIY and pre-assembled kit. The DIY kit consists of parts and a pre-assembled circuit board, you only have to do some soldering for the panel, but it’s only through-hole (ie. all the surface mounted parts are soldered already), which isn’t that difficult even if you aren’t a solder-head.

At the moment of writing the price is around €264 for the DIY kit and €314 for the pre-assembled version (ex. shipping). Fabrice and I got in contact and after some discussion, I quickly decided to go for the pre-assembled version so I could help Fabrice with tasks like writing the manual and adding some new factory patches...

But what makes this synth so special and why did Fabrice wanted to create this synthesizer? Well, the manual gives a bit of history, as apparently this project has been a long time in the making:

Quote from the manual: 'This project started about 10 years ago, when I wanted to make use of spare SSM2044 voltage controlled low pass filters I had laying around. The goal was to make a synthesizer that had a very strong character, while staying focused on polyphonic sounds, and the SSM2044 was perfect for that because even when strongly over-driven, it never sounds aggressive. It went through 3 major revisions until it became the full-fledged retail synthesizer it is now. As new SSM2044 are becoming rare, the synthesizer uses SSI2144, which are modern surface-mounted clones, and also embarks LM13700-based voltage controlled amplifiers.'"

Check out the full review here.
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