UVI Introduces Synth Anthology 4

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Details on Synth Anthology 4 follow:

The authentic sound of 200 synthesizers, from vintage to modern
4,000+ presets and layers deliver incredible sound with hardware soul
Feature-packed dual-layer engine with fx, arpeggiator and more

Synth Anthology 4 - A Synthesizer Tour de Force
https://www.uvi.net/synth-anthology-4

Rebuilt from the ground-up, Synth Anthology 4 now features the authentic hardware sound of 200 vintage and modern synthesizers, a fully redesigned engine with powerful features, fx, arpeggiator, smart sound suggestion engine, native MPE support, and more.
A dreamlike collection!

Also included in SonicPass ➡️ https://www.uvi.net/sonicpass

Video credits: Anthony Hak
Music Credits: Théo & Thomas

"The Best Keeps Getting Better

What's new in version 4?

Almost everything!
We've rebuilt the engine from the ground-up, added more synths, more presets, more effects, more filters, more modulation, a dedicated browser, a second fully-customizable layer for creating hybrid and blended timbres, an all-new smart suggestion engine that helps you quickly find similar sounds, a more powerful arpeggiator/phraser, bus effects, native MPE support, and more!

Real Hardware Sounds There is something unmistakable about the sound of a real hardware synth, from subtle differences between voice circuits and drift to the varied way filters bite into the sound; there's a distinct character and energy. Synth Anthology 4 delivers the authentic and uncompromising hardware sound with all the conveniences of a modern software instrument.

Every piece of hardware represents a unique creative vision, sonic character, innovations, and strengths. Whatever you're looking for, from analog to digital, vintage classic to future classic, you will find it here. Synth Anthology 4 delivers an incredible collection of hardware, every major manufacturer, every type of synthesis, every era, 200 synthesizers in all.

You won't find a more complete collection anywhere else."

The list:

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♫ Jamming With a Bunch of Synths ♫ ----- (19)

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5U Modular (Synthesizers.com/STG Soundlabs/Synthetic Sound Labs)
Akai MPC X
Behringer 2600 (ARP 2600 clone)
Behringer Pro-1 (Sequential Circuits Pro One clone)
Behringer TD-3-MO (Devilfish modded Roland TB-303 clone)
Boss HC-2 Hand Clapper
Clavia Nord Wave
cre8audio East Beast
cre8audio West Pest
Frostwave Fat Controller (Sequencer)
Ladyada Xoxbox (Roland TB-303 clone)
Korg Delta
Korg Mono/Poly
Korg SQ-1 (Sequencer)
Moog Source
Simmons SDS-V
Studio Electronics Boomstar 5089 mk1
Yamaha CS-15
Yamaha TX-802 (rackmount DX-7ii)

♫ Jamming With a Bunch of Synths ♫ ----- (9)

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5U Modular (Synthesizers.com , STG Soundlabs , Synthetic Sound Labs)
Akai MPC X
Behringer 2600 (ARP 2600 clone)
Behringer Pro-1 (Sequential Circuits Pro One clone)
Behringer TD-3-MO (Devilfish modded Roland TB-303 clone)
Boss HC-2 Handclapper
Clavia Nord Wave
cre8audio West Pest
Ladyada Xoxbox (Roland TB-303 clone)
Korg Delta
Korg Mono/Poly
Moog Source
Studio Electronics Boomstar 5089 mk1
Yamaha CS-15

Clavia Nord Modular Keyboard SN 99040861

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GRIMSEL - noech u wiit | maechtig u chlii

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HEUGUMPER
Werner Schönenberger & Peter M. Mahr

Sequential Prophet-12
Clavia Nord Wave

GRIMSEL - maechtig u chlii

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HEUGUMPER
Peter M. Mahr & Werner Schönenberger

Moog one
Clavia Nord Wave 2

Clavia Nord Wave 2 Performance Synthesizer

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#CLAVIA NORD WAVE 2 - Best #Synthesizer 2020 | Sample Engine | Sound Demo - Part 2

SOULKEYS

"Here you can find some sound examples of the sample engine of the #clavia #nordwave 2. Some keys, strings, brass, wind, bass synth, some played with layer or split. #bestsynth2020 - Have fun."

Part 1 here

#CLAVIA NORD WAVE 2 #synthesizer | COMBI, SEQ & PAD | Sound Demo

Published on Jun 6, 2020 SOULKEYS

"Here you find several combis and pad sounds of the new #clavia #nordwave 2 - played with Arpeggiator, Gate with Polyphonic Trig mode, Impulse Morph. EFX, Vibrato ect. with Wheel / Aftertouch assign. #bestsynth2020 - Have fun!"

NAMM 2020: Nord Wave 2 Sounds

Published on Jan 17, 2020 Perfect Circuit

"Nord's Wave 2 is an update of one of their most interesting instruments, providing deep options for layering diverse ranges of sound.

The Wave 2 can produce up to four layers (timbres) at once, each with independent selection of sound production method. The included sound engines provide access to virtual analog synthesis, FM, wavetable synthesis, and sample playback...meaning that the Wave 2 can sound like basically anything you want. Create complex splits and layers, and morph multiple parameter values in real time: the Wave 2 is a sound designer's dream.

Perhaps most interestingly, Wave 2's sample engine supports the use of user
samples via Nord's Sample Editor 3 software. You can either assign specific
samples to specific keys or use samples across entire stretches of the keyboard—meaning that you can create Mellotron-like playback from any sound, or construct unique kits of sound effects. With every sound in the world within reach, the Wave 2 is one of the most interesting keyboards at the NAMM show this year.

Nord Wave 2 available here"

Clavia Nord Wave 2 posts

Clavia Nord Wave 2 Sound Demo (no talking) - NAMM 2020

Published on Jan 17, 2020 Bonedo Synthesizers

Clavia Nord Wave 2 posts

Clavia / Nord Introduces the Nord Wave 2

Published on Jan 12, 2020 NordKeyboards

"We're proud to introduce the Nord Wave 2 - a powerful 4-part performance synthesizer combining Virtual Analog synthesis, Samples, FM and Wavetable with an intuitive layer-focused interface.

With 48 voice polyphony, innovative performance features and hands-on controls, the Nord Wave 2 offers outstanding sonic possibilities with advanced layering and tweaking on the fly.

The Nord Wave 2 will be shown at NAMM Show 2020, January 16th-19th. Booth #11113.

#nordwave2 #iseenord #namm2020"

Press Release, Stockholm 13-01-2020

The Nord Wave 2 is a powerful 4-part performance synthesizer combining Virtual Analog synthesis, Samples, FM and Wavetable with an intuitive layer-focused interface.

With 48 voice polyphony, innovative performance features and hands-on controls, the Nord Wave 2 offers outstanding sonic possibilities with advanced layering and tweaking on the fly.

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Clavia / Nord Introduces the Nord Sample Editor 3

Published on Jan 13, 2020 NordKeyboards

"We are happy to introduce the new Nord Sample Editor 3 for Nord Wave 2 and Nord Stage 3. The Nord Sample Editor 3 makes it easier than ever to create custom sample instruments for your Nord keyboard. Drag and drop audio-files and enjoy automatic mapping with pitch detection, simple looping and instant transfer to your Nord.

Intuitive user interface
Drag and drop single or multiple samples
Automatic and manual import options
Edit multiple zones at once
Support for silent zones

COMPATIBILITY
The Nord Sample Editor 3 is available for free download for Mac and Windows and compatible with the Nord Stage 3 and Nord Wave 2. Support for Nord Electro 6, Nord Grand and Nord Piano 4 to be announced."

New Nord Stage 3 with Nord Lead A1 Synth Engine Introduced at the #Musikmesse

Introducing Nord Stage 3 at Musikmesse 2017

Published on Apr 4, 2017 NordKeyboards

"The Nord Stage 3 is the fifth generation of our successful Stage series continuing our vision of the ultimate instrument for the performing musician.

Our outstanding new flagship instrument features our latest award-winning technologies including the Nord Lead A1 Synth Engine with sample playback, our acclaimed Nord C2D organ, a greatly enhanced Piano Section and extensive hands-on Effects - all in one exceptional performance keyboard. #nordstage3 #iseenord"

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Robert T - Night Waves

"A new album of dark synth wave and 80s influence from east coast producer Robert T

released September 29, 2016

album art by Ben Van D

mastering by Paul Goguen

All tracks written / performed by Robert T, except Dark Forest and Corona by Robert T and Mike Tango"

Synths per track:

Standoff: tr909 , Oberheim Matrix 1000

Eminent: Clavia Nord Modular g1 yamaha RM1X

Night waves: Elektron Analog 4 , Waldorf Microwave 2 XT , Roland MKS7

Dark forest: Robert T played Elektron analog 4, Mutable Instruments Shruthi 1 ; Mike T played korg monotribe, microx , kaoss pad 1 and 2

Corona: Robert T played Roland MKS 7 , Roland tr707 , Elektron A4 , vocoder voice : Mike T played arturia minibrute korg monotribe, microx , kaoss pad 1 and 2

Fractal: Roland R8 w/808 card, Elektron Analog 4 , Waldorf microwave 2 XT

Cr02: Elektron analog 4 , clavia nord micro modular , waldorf blofeld , roland MKS 7

Tyrell corp: Roland Tr707 , Clavia Nord modular G1 , Mutable instruments Ambika

Live jam Electribe Sampler 2, Volca, Mopho, Microbrute, Nord Lead Techhouse "Iceland Part 2"

Published on Nov 5, 2015 Shimanski Beats

"'Iceland Part 2': Hardware techhouse live jam with Electribe Sampler 2, DSI Mopho, Korg Volca Bass, Arturia Microbrute and Clavia Nord Lead 2x.
In Summer I posted a synth/wave track called "Iceland Part 1" with footage from a trip to the countryside of Iceland The present hardware jam is the second part of this series, this time less wave, more techhouse, but lots of Iceland footage.

Electribe Sampler plays drums and serves as hardware sequencer for Mopho (bass), Microbrute (lead sequence) and Volca Bass (rhythm sequence with fifth). None of the internal sequencers used because the Electribe gives way more options and allows for longer patterns. The Nord Lead is played live with keyboard split (left side pad, right side FM-tremolo-lead)

External FX: Lexicon MX 200, Alesis Quadraverb 2 , Alesis Midiverb 3 and Line 6 Pod."

Nord Lead 2x, Nord Drum, Blofeld, TX81z: Iceland Part 1 Synth/Wave

Happy New Year From MATRIXSYNTH! - A Look Back at 2014

Happy New Year everyone!

I want to start by thanking everyone that comes to MATRIXSYNTH and helps make it what it is - the readers, the supporters, and of course all the sponsors on the right.

THANK YOU and have a GREAT 2015!!!

This site is a labor of love and a ton of work. This site is ultimately meant to be an testament to everything synth in the making. We have over nine years of daily synth history captured here, 119,983 published posts. I can't wait to see what the future brings us in 2015!

That said, here are a few interesting bits from 2014 in the longest post of the year. ;)

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Happy New Year! The Year in Synths 2013

Happy New Year Everyone!

What a busy year it has been in the world of synths.

This is going to be one doozy of a post, so bear with me. This post is a review of the year in synths for 2013. We begin with Tributes to Those We Lost This Year, followed by New Manufacturers & Makers, Older Manufacturers Added to the Site, New Gear Announcements, Top 10 Posts by Traffic,  My Standout Posts for the Year, and finally This Years' Synth Events. I did my best to keep things as short and concise as possible.

Let's begin with the hardest part of the post.

Tributes to Those We Lost This Year

RIP Bernard Parmegiani - Electronic & Acoustic Composer
Lou Reed RIP
RIP Dick Raaymakers aka Kid Baltan
RIP George Duke - DreamWeaver
RIP Ralph Dyck, Sept 28, 1941 – May 20, 2013
RIP Ray Manzarek

All missed and never to be forgotten. Take a moment to remember them.

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New Manufacturers & Makers

Starting last January, I decided to keep a running list of every new manufacturer and maker introduced to the site during the year.  This is something I haven't done before and I thought it would be interesting to see how many there were in the year.   It's easy to focus on the big synth announcements throughout the year, but what about all the new makers and brands? I shouln't have to go considerably into the significance of new designers on the scene, so I'll just say two things regarding them.  One, the number of new makers is a direct reflection on the interest in our scene, and two, these are the creators of new gear which directly translate into new designs not previously available to us.  Think about that for a moment.  These are makers and designs that did not exist before.  They are part of our synth history.  So what is the total count of new synth designers for the year? A whopping 113. Think about that a bit. One hundred and thirteen new synth designers and brands this year alone.

Here they are (note a handful date back to 2012, but 2013 marked their momentum and availability):

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CLAVIA NORD LEAD 3 20-VOICE PERFORMANCE SYNTHESIZER

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"At first glance Nord Lead 3 may look like a 'beefed up' Nord Lead 2 but don't let your eyes fool you - it's a completely new synthesizer. With the first Nord Lead, Clavia introduced the "Virtual Analog" concept: analog synthesis emulated in real-time by digital signal processors, coupled with a fast and immediate 'one-knob-for-each-function' user interface. With Nord Lead 3 "Virtual Analog" is not a correct definition anymore - it can do so much more. Take for example the new sound engine: a combination of traditional shapable analog waveforms and an extremely user-friendly 2 or 4 operator FM engine. It's about all you need to create most types of electronic sounds. Like before, no samples or wavetables are used - everything is generated in real-time for outstanding sound quality and expressiveness. With Nord Lead 3 the 'Virtual Analog' synthesizer steps up to a higher level. That's why Nord calls it an 'Advanced Subtractive Performance Synthesizer.'.."

The Nord Lead 3 departed from the characteristic Nord Lead sound of the 1 and 2, which later returned again in the Nord Wave and now the 4.  It is definitely an interesting synth in history.

Nord Wave Vs Nord Lead 2x demo part 2 By S4K Team Dladio

Nord Wave Vs Nord Lead 2x demo part 2 By S4K Team Dladio ( Space4Keys Keyboard Solo )

Published on Jun 26, 2013

"Nord Wave Vs Nord Lead 2x demo part 2 By S4K Team Dladio ( Space4Keys Keyboard Solo )

in this video:

Synth / Keyboard
Nord Wave by Clavia
http://www.centrotastiere.com/#!/~/product/id=15502094
Monitor

http://www.space4keys.com
http://www.keyboardsolo.com
http://www.synthmarketplace.com
https://www.facebook.com/keyboardsolo"

Clavia Nord Rack 3 Performance Synthesizer

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The Nord Lead 3 was the one Nord Lead to deviate from the original's synth engine.  It's engine was new and built from the ground up.  The Nord Lead 2, Nord Wave and new Nord Lead 4 engines are based on the original.  The 3 is said to have a more lush sound while the others are more dry and aggressive sounding.   The original Nord Modular sounds like the original Nord Lead as well.  I  believe the G2 might mix the two, but I forget.  If anyone knows, feel free to comment.  Regardless the 3 is in essence a completely different synth than the other Leads vs. being an update to an existing synth engine. It's interesting when you think about it.

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