Come Patch With Us 6 - Luke Abbott / MATTHS - Modular Synth Live Patching

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"Join myself and guests as we open the doors to our studios and share ideas about #modular synth patching as part of this series of livestreams.

Each episode I will be joined by fellow synth wizards, each armed with their own ideas, tips and tricks on #patching modular #synthesisers. Less chatting and more patching! Get involved by suggesting any further patching ideas in realtime using the chat.

I'm joined in this episode by:

Electronic music producer working under his own name, the alias Earlham Mystics, and as one-third of the electronic jazz group Szun Waves.

WEBSITE - https://lukeabbottmusic.com"

Come Patch With Jamie Lidell / Matthias Puech / MATTHS - Modular Synth Live Patching

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First live patching audio demo starts at 9:11.

"Join myself and guests as we open the doors to our studios and share ideas about #modular synth patching as part of this series of livestreams.

Each episode I will be joined by fellow synth wizards, each armed with their own ideas, tips and tricks on #patching modular #synthesisers. Less chatting and more patching! Get involved by suggesting any further patching ideas in realtime using the chat.

I'm joined in this episode by:

Jamie Lidell. Firmly bitten by the modular bug, Jamie has kindly been on my channel before taking us through is latest iteration of a modular looping device.

WEBSITE - http://jamielidellmusic.com

and

Matthias Peuch
You may be very familiar with his work with the 4ms & Matthias Puech Ensemble Oscillator, Tapographic Delay and alternate firmwares for Clouds and Batumi. Matthias knows his stuff!

WEBSITE - https://mqtthiqs.github.io
MUSIC - https://mqtthiqs.github.io/music.html"

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Synth Wizards, Episode 12: Dust to Dust: The King Gizmo Polysix

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"Some three years in the making - thanks to COVID - the Synth Wizards custom-build a special Korg Polysix for a high-profile client, and get it delivered to Los Angeles. It's an opportunity to take a look at the leaking-battery problems that plagued some older synthesizers, and explore how to repair that damage."

Yamaha CS-80: The Ultimate Synthesizer (Blade Runner Tribute)

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"Syntaur's Ron Peter's shows us the majestic Yamaha CS-80 Synthesizer. Starting with a brief history lesson to famous artists who used it like Vangelis, Micheal Jackson, Paul McCartney and Toto. Even newer artists like Empire Of The Sun, Phoenix, Aphex Twin have used the CS80. In every aspect the Yamaha CS-80 is a true analog synthesizer."

Also see Synth Wizards Episode 9: Holy Grail: The Yamaha CS-80

Synth Wizards Episode 11: String Machine Madness!

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"The Synth Wizards chase down and compare a crazy number of string machines, including the groundbreaking Freeman String Symphonizer and an extremely rare Elkatwin 61, and take a look at the fascinating history of these instruments. But, the Freeman needs some restoration work before it can be delivered to an interesting buyer in Los Angeles.

00:00 - Introduction
03:03 - Atlanta String Machine trip
06:35 - The Chamberlin
08:25 - The History of the Mellotron
13:00 - Mellotron M400 demo
13:58 - The Freeman String Symphonizer
15:28 - Differences between Synths and String Machines
19:24 - Freeman String Symphonizer demo
20:05 - The History of the Arp Solina
21:50 - Dennis DeYoung (Styx) Interview
23:38 - Crumar Orchestrator
24:30 - Crumar Performer
27:24 - Arp Omni
28:04 - Elka Rhapsody
28:42 - Elkatwin 61
29:55 - Roland RS-101 & 202
30:15 - Multivox MX-202
30:32 - Roland RS-505
33:03 - Roland RS-09
33:12 - Roland VP-330 Vocoder
33:36 - Korg Poly Ensemble S
34:28 - Korg Delta
34:56 - Yamaha SK20
35:49 - Korg EPS-1
37:01 - Refurbishing the Freeman
41:55 - Delivering String Machines to Jason Schwartzman"

Synthesizer Test Drive: Solina String Ensemble
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"Syntaur's Sam Mims takes the iconic Solina String Ensemble out for a test drive. (This is a revised version of our original Solina video, where several sharp-eared listeners pointed out that the chorus effect wasn't quite right. They were correct! The LFO circuit in the original version was not working correctly. Now, here it is in its full glory.)"

Additional Synth Wizards Episodes

Synth Wizards Episode 9: Holy Grail: The Yamaha CS-80

Published on Mar 31, 2020 Syntaur

"The Synth Wizards located the holy grail of polyphonic keyboards: a Yamaha CS-80. But the last time it was turned on, it smoked instead of made music. Did we pay thousands of dollars for a pile of parts, or will we end up with a magical music machine?"

Don't miss the visit to Yamaha's synth museum in this one. The rare GS2 and VL1 are featured. Note the patch strip and loader for the GS2. You can find additional posts and demos featuring the GS2 here. There's also a section on Michael Jackson's classic Billie Jean. You can find additional posts featuring Syntaur Synth Wizards here. Catch the longer interview with Michael Boddicker here.

Follow-up: Yamaha CS-80: The Ultimate Synthesizer (Blade Runner Tribute)

Synth Wizards Episode 8: The Elusive DX1

Premiered Sep 2, 2019 Syntaur

Syntaur on Reverb

"The Wizards were challenged to find an ultra-rare synthesizer for a client who has been on the search for one for decades. It took a year, and a cross-country adventure - and in the end (spoiler alert!), everyone was smiling."

DX1 demo mixtape


"These tracks were recorded direct from the DX1 with no external processing or effects, and Sam is playing along live to a drum loop from the Ensoniq ASR-X. These grooves were just off-the-cuff improvisations, and we didn't worry about fixing any bad notes, sloppy timings, etc."

Synth Wizards Episode 7: Syntars, Keytars & Orphicas

Published on Jun 1, 2019 Syntaur

"Keyboardists have wanted to go portable for way longer than you might have thought! Come along with Syntaur’s Sam Mims as he chases the fascinating history of the keytar, or strap-on synthesizer, and talks to some of the people who made these inventions happen. And watch the Syntaur crew bring a smashed Roland keytar back to life!"

Synth Wizards 7 Behind the Scenes: Strawberry Fields on Tubon/Mellotron

Published on Jun 1, 2019 Syntaur

"Sam and Eddie show you how the Strawberry Fields Forever audio for Synth Wizards Episode 7 was created."

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Note the Moog Liberation contains the guts of the Realistic MG-1 made by Moog for Radio Shack.

Syntaur Juno-107 Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer

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Synth Wizards Episode 2: Juno We Could Make It Do That? Published on Dec 27, 2016 Syntaur

via this auction

"One of a kind custom Juno 106 for sale with 6 new voice chips!

Syntaur pulled out all the stops to make this amazing one-of-a-kind synthesizer! They have taken a classic Roland Juno-106, and added some very cool new features:
Patch Sweep function that cycles through the eight programs in any bank at an adjustable speed, making for an animated barrage of sound
Audio Input that lets you route any line-level audio signal through the Juno's silky chorus effect
All-new Analogue Renaissance voice chips that will last a lifetime
Standard AC inlet that uses a common IEC power cable
Lighted clear bender, all new LEDs, chromed knobs and buttons, and custom panel graphics
The making of this synthesizer was documented in Episode 2 of 'Synth Wizards', in Syntaur’s video web series. (See video below - you can see the final synth and hear it in action beginning at 18:50.)"

Note this one was previously posted back in 2017 here.

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Synth Wizards Episode 6: Jupiter under Pressure

Premiered 21 hours ago Syntaur

"With NO COLLUSION, the Syntaur team gets a Jupiter 4 from Russia. Sneakin' Sam Mims and crew build a hot-rodded classic - and Mexico's gonna pay for it! Covfefe.

This episode features music by Sam Mims, Moonray, Dave Bailey, noisekrux, and Splitradix."

Check out more Synth Wizards Episodes here.

Synth Wizards Episode 4: Desert Island SQ-80

Published on Dec 28, 2017 Syntaur

"The Syntaur team takes the Ensoniq SQ-80 from an all-around mainstay to an absolute essential, and gains a synth wizard in the process. Featuring a rare interview (well, sort of...) with Ensoniq founder Bob Yannes, and music by Quincas Moreira and Jeffrey Koepper."

https://syntaur.com

Syntaur Juno-107

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"Syntaur has pulled out all the stops to make this amazing one-of-a-kind synthesizer! We've taken a classic Roland Juno-106, and added some very cool new features:

Patch Sweep function that cycles through the eight programs in any bank at an adjustable speed, making for an animated barrage of sound

Audio Input that lets you route any line-level audio signal through the Juno's silky chorus effect

All-new Analogue Renaissance voice chips that will last a lifetime

Standard AC inlet that uses a common IEC power cable

Lighted clear bender, all new LEDs, chromed knobs and buttons, and custom panel graphics

The making of this synthesizer was documented in Episode 2 of 'Synth Wizards', our video web series. (See video below [3rd video here] - you can see the final synth and hear it in action beginning at 18:50.)

Includes power cord and a free Syntaur T-shirt (please let us know what size you would like, Adult Small - XXL)."

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