Fun with Synthrotek MST EXPRESSOR Module - Craig Padilla

Published on Sep 13, 2015 Craig Padilla

"These are just a few fun ideas using the Synthrotek MST EXPRESSOR module (designed by George Mattson) with an expression pedal. This setup allows your feet to manipulate sound while your hands are doing other things!

For more information: http://www.Synthrotek.com

and http://www.CraigPadilla.com"

Synthrotek MST VCO Now Available!

You've seen the videos first here and here. The Synthrotek MST VCO based on George Mattson's Mattson Mini Modular VCO design is now available here. This completes the Synthrotek MST eurorack line of modules and offers a complete system. Previously a George Mattson system was only available in the proprietary Mattson Mini Modular format along with a few individual eurorack modules from Division-6.

The new MST VCO is available in complete, kit, and PCB/Panel form.

Here's what Synthrotek has to say about the release:

"The circle is complete!

We are super stoked to announce that we now have the first very complete Eurorack monophonic voice in both kit and complete form. The VCO was the last of the modules that are essential to this complete voice. Customers can now build or purchase complete this module to either make a very complete monophonic ‘east-coast’ style voice or add this 100% analog beautiful sounding oscillator to their current system. Like most of the other modules in the MST line, the VCO was designed by synth legend George Mattson."

Craig Padilla Synthrotek MST / Division 6 Modular Synth Improvisation

Published on Aug 22, 2015 Craig Padilla

"This is the first recording of music with this huge modular synthesizer by Craig Padilla. The combination of the Division 6 Sequencers and the Synthrotek MST Oscillators make a very beautiful sound!! This synth was custom built for Padilla by George Mattson.

For more modular synth info:
http://www.synthrotek.com
http://www.division-6.com"

Synthrotek MST Stereo Output Mixer

Published on Apr 15, 2015 Flux302 of Fluxwithit.com

http://www.synthrotek.com/products/ms...

"Synthrotek is pleased to offer a complete line of eurorack synthesizer modules, power, cases and accessories in both complete units and kits. We now offer a very complete analog modular monophonic voice with many accompanying utility modules. This new complete voice is the product of a collaboration with synth guru George Mattson, who now joins us in releasing our new MST (Mattson – Synthrotek) line of premium modules. The Stereo Output Mixer was designed by Scott Rise of Division 6.

The MST Stereo Mixer is intended for pannable stereo output, but it is also suitable for both AC & DC voltage signals (Gates, Triggers and Control Voltage).

Features:

2 channels, 2 inputs per channel

Jumper select ~unity gain or gain ~x2 (6db boost) amplification

Mixes both AC signals (audio) and DC signals (gates, triggers, CV)

Stereo output with panning per channel

Attenuator and amplifier per channel

1/4” and 3.5mm (1/8”) matching stereo output jacks

Black & White Panel Option!

Specifications:

Current draw: +12: 13mA, -12 9.2mA

Width: 6HP"

Synthrotek MST 07 Buffered Multiple Eurorack Module

Published on Apr 9, 2015 Flux302 of Fluxwithit.com

"http://www.synthrotek.com/products/ms...

Synthrotek is pleased to offer a complete line of eurorack synthesizer modules, power, cases and accessories in both complete units kits and panels & pcbs. We now offer a very complete analog modular monophonic voice with many accompanying utility modules. This new complete voice is the product of a collaboration with synth guru George Mattson, who now joins us in releasing our new MST (Mattson – Synthrotek) line of premium modules. The ’07 Buffered Multiple Module is the original buffered mult. designed and invented by George Mattson in 2007.

The MST ‘07 Buffered Multiple is a PRECISION buffered mult that is perfect for for 1V/O CV sources. A signal plugged into Input 1 will be available from all 14 outputs. Break the chain by adding a second signal into input 2; signal 1 comes out 4 outputs and signal 2 is available at the remaining 10. Plug in as many as 4 inputs, each split 3 or 4 times. What you put in you GET OUT!

Features:

4 Channels

Channels 1 and 2 are 1 to 4

Channels 3 and 4 are 1 to 3

Cascaded inputs: CH 1—CH 2—CH 3—CH 4

Specifications:

Current draw: V+ max 23.3mA, V- max 23.1mA

Depth: 1.5 inches

Width: 9HP"

2015 Denver Synth Meet Pics by Mark Mosher

Some pics of the Denver Synth Meet by Mark Mosher. You can find the full set on Flickr here.

Great venue. Pictured here are some bits from Ninstrument, Synthrotek, one massive wooden eurorack case, and George Mattson with the Denver Synth Meet poster.

Synthrotek MST 3 NEW Eurorack Synth Modules - Stereo Mixer, Buff Mult, and Dual Envelope

Published on Mar 20, 2015 synthrotek

http://www.synthrotek.com/products/ms...

Check out the new MST Eurorack Modules from Synthrotek
1. Dual Envelope
2. Stereo Mixer
3. Buffered Multiple
Synthrotek is pleased to offer a complete line of eurorack synthesizer modules, power, cases and accessories in both complete units and kits. We now offer a very complete analog modular monophonic voice with many accompanying utility modules. This new complete voice is the product of a collaboration with synth guru George Mattson, who now joins us in releasing our new MST (Mattson – Synthrotek) line of premium modules. The Stereo Output Mixer was designed by Scott Rise of Division 6.

Retro Synthrotek Ad

Via Synthrotek

How cool is that?  Steve Harmon of Synthrotek on the left and George Mattson of Mattson Mini Modular on the right. The ad reads:

"The modular systems of tomorrow are being built by you today.

Synthrotek has teamed up with George Mattson to bring you the highest in Eurorack quality.  With the flexibility of factory assembled units & kits, you can now afford to make huge sound on any budget.  Compromise no longer & try a  MST today."

Synthrotek MST Eurorack DIY Modules at Thonk

via Thonk

"The new Eurorack DIY modules by synth legend George Mattson are now in stock – Both full kits and PCB/Panel sets."

Synthrotek MST Eurorack East Coast Jam

Published on Feb 20, 2015 synthrotek

http://www.synthrotek.com/products/ms...

"Synthrotek is pleased to offer a complete line of eurorack synthesizer modules, power, cases and accessories in both complete units kits and panels & pcbs. We now offer a very complete analog modular monophonic voice with many accompanying utility modules. This new complete voice is the product of a collaboration with synth guru George Mattson, who now joins us in releasing our new MST (Mattson – Synthrotek) line of premium modules."

George Mattson History of Analog & Modular Synthesis & MST Synthrotek Modules

Published on Feb 17, 2015 synthrotek

http://www.synthrotek.com/products/ms...

"Synth pioneer George Mattson of Mattson Mini Modular and the Syntar takes sits down with Synthrotek to share his history in audio synthesis, the fall of Analog and his thoughts on the new MST line of of Eurorack modules. He also gives his insight into the future of modular synthesis."

George Mattson & Synthrotek will be showing their new MST Synthrotek modules at the upcoming Denver Synth Meet on March 14 (just announced below).

See the channel labels below for additional posts on the Syntar, Mattson and the monster Mattson EML.

George Mattson, Synthrotek & Circuit Shaman Coming to the Denver Synth Meet!

George Mattson, Synthrotek & Circuit Shaman are scheduled for the Denver Synth Meet on March 14.  Mattson and Synthrotek will be showing their new MST line of modules and Circuit Shaman will be showing their new VERT, SPECTRA MIRROR and SWITCHES eurorack modules.

You'll find full details on the event at:

http://denversynth.com/

NAMM 2015: Synthrotek Mattson Modules

Published on Feb 4, 2015 sonicstate

"NAMM 2015: Synth Rotek Mattson Modules A new collaboration with George Mattson all available as"

George Mattson Added to Wikipedia

George Mattson of Mattson Mini Modular has been added to Wikipedia. Click through for a bit of synthesizer history.

"He is credited with the invention of the Syntar, the first fully self-contained 'keytar', in 1978, and is founder and owner of Mattson Mini Modular."

Pictured here is George with his monster EML system featuring his own custom modules, his original EML 101, and a small Mattson Mini Modular system to the right of the EML.

See the channel labels at the bottom of this post for more on each as well as the Syntar.

MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO 2014 Pics

Some pics of this year's MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO. A great time was had by all! Huge thanks to everyone that attended and the MMTA, Decibel Festival and EMP for making this happen! Videos will follow.

In attendance: SYNTHWERKS, George Mattson (Mattson Mini Modular & Division 6), Lorne Hammond aka sealion with a Roland Jupiter-4, ARP Odyssey, Minimoog and various mini noisemakers, Larry Klinke aka Computer Controlled with his rhythm machines, ), Bryan O with an Akai Rhythm Wolf,  Vsyevolod with 8 panels of Serge, Keith McMillen Instruments with Dreadbox Murmox, Madrona Labs, Lunchbox Audio with a Moog Sub 37, effegee with a TTSH (2600 clone) and modded YOCTO (808 clone), John Bowen Synth Design with the Solaris, Jeff with an OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) with TamTam SynthLab, Roland with the new AIRA gear & more.  Thank you!

Side note: if you are on a Mac and your mouse pointer disappears, click off screen to get it back. Based on what I can find out there I believe it is due to a bug with Flash on Mac. If anyone knows of a solution, let me know.

MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO Update!

This is just a reminder that the MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO is coming to Seattle on Saturday September 27! Full details here.

The event is free to the public and attendees bringing gear.   Be sure to sign up if you plan to bring something!

The following is the current list of attendees:

SYNTHWERKS
George Mattson (Mattson Mini Modular & Division 6)
Lorne Hammond aka sealion
Larry Klinke aka Computer Controlled
infradead representing DinSync.info
Vsyevolod with 8 panels of Serge
Keith McMillen Instruments
Malekko Heavy Industry
Madrona Labs
The Harvestman
Lunchbox Audio

MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO Coming to the Decibel Festival Seattle SaturdaySept 27!

This year's MMTA PNW SYNTHFEST will be a "Synth Petting Zoo" held on Saturday September 27 from 1PM - 5PM at the EMP's Level 3 as part of the Decibel Festival in Seattle, Washington. Note the dB Festival itself runs September 24 - 28.  Be sure to see their site for a full list of performances, presentations and workshops.  This year's conference will include Madrona Labs, Livid Instruments, Roland and Ableton amongst others.

The "Synth Petting Zoo" will be a synth meet and greet, open to the public, and open to all ages. You do not have to bring gear to attend, but if you'd like to bring your gear and share what you have with others, please sign up at the MMTA forum here.  If you have trouble signing up feel free to email me at matrixsynth@gmail.com and I will make sure you are covered.  If you do sign up be sure to bring everything you might need including power supplies, cables, and speakers. We expect some noise!!!

If you are in the area on Saturday the 27th, be sure to drop by.  These events are not only a great way to check out gear that you might not normally have access to, but also a great place to meet and hang out with like-minded individuals.   For pics and videos from previous events see the MMTA channel here (scroll down to get to older posts).

Some of what you can expect to see this year: SYNTHWERKS, George Mattson (Mattson Mini Modular & Division 6), Lorne Hammond aka sealion, Larry Klinke aka Computer Controlled, Vsyevolod with 8 panels of Serge, Keith McMillen Instruments, Malekko Heavy Industry, Madrona Labs, The Harvestman, Lunchbox Audio, effegee with a TTSH (2600 clone) and modded YOCTO (808 clone), Bryan O with an Akai Rhythm Wolf, John Bowen Synth Design with the Solaris, Jeff with an OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) with TamTam SynthLab, Roland's new AIRA gear & more.

Decibel Festival 2014 Site Walk Through

Decibel Festival 2014 Site Walk Through from Decibel Festival on Vimeo.

Some pics of the EMP's Level 3 where the MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO will be held.

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TRASH_AUDIO SYNTH MEET 14 Muff Wiggler Event, Portland Oregon Pics via MATRIXSYNTH

[Click here if you don't see the slideshow.]
My set of pics from the event. A funny side note is that this is the first synth event I've been to where I didn't hear a single synth sound. No joke. The event was held at the new Muff Wiggler store front, and it was jam packed with both people and gear, so understandably everything was hooked up to headphones so people wouldn't drown each other out. I was planning to check out the gear and take some direct audio video but I ended up spending the entire time chatting with people. I do have to say, that actually is the best part of events like these for me. You get to meet people you only know online face to face. You get to talk shop and just about life in general with like minded individuals. The gear is great, but it's the people that actually make the event. If you ever have a chance to go to a synth meet, do it. You won't regret it. That said, enjoy the pics and see if you spot anything you haven't seen before. The pics always speak for themselves. MATRIXSYNTH is a log of everything synth in the synth community and events like these are a reflection of not only the current scene, but the venue. This was a TRASH_AUDIO event for the grand opening of the new Muff Wiggler storefront in Portland Oregon. As you can see, eurorack dominated. It's crazy to think that when I started this incarnation of MATRIXSYNTH back in 2005 (1st incarnation started back in 1997), eurorack was pretty much limited to Doepfer, Analogue Systems, and Analogue Solutions. Modcan/Cynthia, Moog/Synthesizers.com, and MOTM 5U dominated with Serge Transform Systems and Wiard format. The new Buchla 200e just launched and posts featuring them were few and far in between. Buchla bongos and banjos were a bit of a synth meme back then. That said, everything you see here is relatively new in the world of synths. The number of eurorack manufactures has skyrocketed. You can see a list of the new manufacturers of 2013 in my 2013 New Years post here. I've been tracking new manufactures this year as well, and the current count is 66. Not all eurorack, but most are. I believe the oldest synth at the event was the PMS Syntar from George Mattson who currently runs Mattson Mini Modular. Kudos goes to Division 6 for the full on synth bling Vegas style signage.

HUGE THANKS TO TRASH_AUDIO and specifically Surachai for making these events happen!

demonstration of sequenced ring modulation, mattson mini modular

Published on May 5, 2014 hewstigator·41 videos

"george mattson did me a solid a few weeks ago by sending me one of his own personal stash of CVA's and so i thought i would upload a short video of some of the stuff i've been testing out with it...."

http://mattsonminimodular.com

Division 6 Morpheum Eurorack Module Pics

Some pics of my new Division 6 Morpheum SN P004. Just docked it in my case sandwiched between the Division 6 Filtare SEIII and The Harvestman's Zorlon Cannon.  I only briefly fired it up and started plugging modulation sources into it, including the Zorlon Cannon, and I can tell this is going to be one interesting and very useful module.  Don't miss the overview video from George Mattson posted here.

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