FINALLY! E-MU Morpheus Z-Plane Synthesizer Tutorial!!!

Published on Apr 5, 2019 Ran Jurgenson

"A video introduction to the E-MU Morpheus vintage synthesizer.
RARE VHS TAPE RIP.
N'jOY :)"

If I could give a post of the day award, this would be it. I believe this is the first time this has popped up anywhere. You can find some great demos of the E-Mu Morpheus in the archives, but not the official E-Mu VHS. BTW, creating a new VHS label for these. If you see any older official VHS video posts let me know and I'll add the label.

Update: here's an image of the VHS from a previous listing.

Best Ambient Synth Shootout #31: E-MU Morpheus - Song 2

Christian's Sonic Spaces
Published on Aug 2, 2017

"Another E-MU Morpheus song ;-) It's a Z-Plane Synthesizer which has an unique filter morphing technology that can create organic spacy sounds. So it's good for ambient too ;-)

I used for the recording the following FX chain:
Morpheus - Elektron Analog Heat - EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath - TC Electronic Mimiq - Pigtronix Echolution 2 Deluxe - DigiTech Polara. The used fx varied depending on the recorded track.

The signal goes via a small Behringer mixer straight into the pc.

To create the complete song I recorded consecutively several stereo tracks. The final song was then mastered with just a bit EQ and compression on some tracks and some limiting on the master track.

Well, I decided to go back to the basics, but at the same time make something useful for the synth community and do a kind of competition (I like competitions;-). What's my best synth for ambient music :-)"

E-Mu Systems Morpheus Z-Plane Synthesizer - A Guided Tour - VHS

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"running time : approximately 35 minutes

Come along as the Morphmeister himself, Gerry Basserman, takes you on a guided tour of E-Mu's revolutionary Morpheus Z-Plane Synthesizer. Learn about what makes Morphus special and how to get the most out of your Morpheus."

I don't think I knew this even existed.  I'm not finding it on YouTube. If anyone pics this up or has it and pops it up somewhere, let us know.

Rossum Electro-Music - Morpheus

Published on Jan 31, 2017 DivKidVideo

00:00 intro
00:22 feature run down
01:21 Moving Pick - modelling filters
03:21 processing - drum break
04:46 processing - flamenco guitar
06:01 processing - synth chord drone
06:22 easter egg / bonus bit? ... playstation loading sound
07:39 processing - foley / city streets
09:20 processing - full techno mix
11:37 processing - full ambient mix
13:21 expanding standard subtract synth patches
18:17 on board sequencer
19:19 creating and editing sequences
22:48 closing thoughts / outro / manual

"Oh Morpheus, you're awesome ... don't change a thing! :)

Stupidity aside Morpheus is killer. A really impressive bit of kit that I honestly feel could offer something for everyone depending on what you're looking to do. There's so many potential applications with input sources a such a wide range of filters and their 3 controls. The on board sequencer can be vast and equally powerful.

Here's the noise video [posted here] I've mentioned at several points showing more filter modes shaping noise. As noise (white noise at least) by nature is broadband it shows off the filters well."

Emu Morpheus Z-Plane SYNTHESIZER

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"Emu Morpheus Rack Z-Plane Synth working and RARE. New BR2330 battery installed today and unit has been initialized to factory settings. All buttons, switches data wheel and volume knobs works great. Midi tested and working. Comes with A/C power cord and a CDROM with the users manual in pdf and 4 banks of patches in SYX data.Use midi OX to send data. Dance, expanded, filmscore and songwriter patches for the MORPHEUS"

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E-Mu Morpheus Z-Plane Synthesizer Demo Video

Published on Sep 19, 2013 stuthomson·15 videos

"My patches on the E-Mu Morpheus. Released in 1994. Ballsy. The internal Z-Plane architecture (with 14-pole filters) enables you to make an insane number of sounds and morph in real time using a mod wheel. Back in the day, people bought it to do studio groove, funk acid dance. I hated that sh*t. I use it for rich orchestra, strings and ambient sound patches. No external effects were used in this recording."

E-Mu Morpheus on eBay

E-MU Morpheus, Elektron Analog Four, Octatrack, Elektron Analog Rytm, Novation A -station

Published on Dec 24, 2015 Vladimir Aristarkhov

"E-MU Morpheus Z-Plane, Elektron Analog Four, Octatrack, Elektron Analog Rytm, Novation A -station, Xone :1D, Tascam US1641.

Morpheus Z-Plane - Pad, bass and Fx channels -8 channels used -
MIDI control of Octatrack.
Elektron Analog Rytm - drums and percussion
Elektron Analog Four - bass arpeggio
Xone :1D - midi controller
Novation A -station - lead
Record through Elektron overbridge and Ableton 9,Tascam US1641.
https://vladimiraristarkhov.bandcamp....
https://soundcloud.com/vladimir-arist..."

E-mu Morpheus Z-Plane Synthesizer

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"The E-mu Morpheus was an innovative machine at the time of its release in 1993. The big news was the introduction of its "z-plane" filters, that had the capability of "changing smoothly their function" over time. This translates in superb synth sweeps, sci-fi swoops, alien soundscapes, human voice emulations, and lots more.

The Morpheus contains 8MB of 16-bit samples as the starting points for its sounds. There are 197 (!) filters to choose from, and many of these are truly phenomenal.

There are three banks of 128 sounds, and an optional data card. The hyperpresets allow you to stack or split up to 32 sounds in a patch - very powerful. A bit hidden in the MidiMap there are also 28 effects, including reverb, delay, chorus, phaser and flanger. Other features include three sets of stereo outputs, user definable alternate tuning, and extensive MIDI implementation"

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E-MU MORPHEUS - Insanity 3 【Synthesizer Sci-Fi Ambient Soundtrack】

Published on Feb 10, 2017 oscillator

"This is a third and final part of Insanity Trilogy. I used the same setup as in both previous parts - just a single E-MU Morpheus Z-Plane synthesizer with sequencer (K2000) and MIDI keyboard. No additional synths, samplers or external FX processors used. Everything you hear comes directly from Audio-outs of the Morpheus. To hear the full range of frequencies please use headphones. I hope you will find this soundtrack enjoyable :)"

All parts here.

🧙‍♂️ BORLANDO LOOM ✨ Cyberpunk ◢◤ Dreampunk Ambient Soundscape ✨ Roland JV-2080 ✨ Atari 1040STE ✨

video by Fornax Void

This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child. 8 hr live stream further below.

"🌐 https://links.fornaxvoid.com ✨ 𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗢 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗠 🧙‍♂️ 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸! Three years after it’s initial release, I made a music video for this track, containing the final album audio master. ℹ️ ❯❯❯

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This video was recorded 2021-JAN-23 and 2021-JAN-27. I fed the MIDI data (or what was left of it) of my 2018 track BORLANDO LOOM into Cubase Lite - a free version of Cubase 1.0.

Cubase Lite (running on the Atari 1040STE) sends the MIDI data to three Roland JV-2080 synthesizer modules in stack mode. Obviously one JV-2080 would be enough to play back this track. But since I currently got three of those things in the studio, I thought more blinking lights and more screens look cooler in a video.

The JV units then send the MIDI into an Akai S1000, which again is only in the video because the MIDI monitor modes on that thing look interesting. The S1000 sends the MIDI to my old MacBook running Snoize MIDI Monitor, which is displayed on the EIZO CRT screen.

The Amiga 1081 CRT monitor shows either a VHS version of the original 2018 Borlando Loom Blender animation or NesFX (the MIDI visualizer on the Wayfar MidiNES). Audio in the video is not live, but from the album master.

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BORLANDO LOOM is a cyberpunk ambient soundscape recorded between 2018-APR-12 and 2018-APR-14, using a Roland JV-2080 synthesizer module. Mastered in 2019 and released in it’s final form on 02/02/2020 as part of Cyberspace Database 1.0.

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Cyberspace Database is the result of a 5 years long exploration of Cyberpunk Ambient themes. A journey through the timbres of classic digital and analog synthesizers and samplers with focus on defining the pillars of the SemiconductorWave genre.

Cyberspace Database is available as big box physical release and 24 bit download on Bandcamp as well as on most streaming services."

🌃 Cyberpunk Ambient BGM Livestream: Reaktor Generative Patch → JV-2080 → S1000 → Morpheus → YM3812

video by Fornax Void

Title: Lilienfeld Electron Emission
Audio Setup: NI Reaktor → JV-2080 → Akai S1000 → E-Mu Morpheus → REA YM3812 (OPL2)
Additional Hardware: API 500VPR, Elysia Skulpter 500, Radial JDI Duplex, Soundcraft EFX8, Apogee Duet 2.
24bit WAV offline rendition download: https://patreon.com/posts/46961577
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Streaming Setup: Leitz Wetzlar Super-Angulon-R 1:4/21 → Blackmagic Production Camera 4K → SDI to HDMI converter → AverMedia Live Gamer Portable → OBS

E-MU 9053 Morpheus Z-Plane Filter Rack Synth w/ Red OLED Screen & Acidtones Card

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SN 019402306 via this auction

Interesting look!

"E-Mu Morpheus rack with red OLED screen and Acidtones memory card. Everything works great and sounds even better. It's not being used nearly as much as it should be, so it needs a new home."

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Acid tones Morpheus

YouTube via kenspocket

"EMU Morpheus "ACIDTONES" System exclusive or CARD

Synth sounds programed by Kens pocket...

For more info on these sounds and how to obtain them please email us or check out the websites below or see our Youtube channel and click buy !-)

www.soundwavechildren.netfirms.com

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Modular Synth Session 130

Published on Mar 2, 2019 Akihiko Matsumoto

SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1tZMm...
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Sequence: Ableton Live, Cycling'74 Max/MSP, 2hp Euclid, 2hp TM
Mix: Ableton Live
CV Converter: 2hp MIDI, Expert Sleepers ES-3
Drums: Ableton
Synth1: Braids - Morpheus - Curtis Filter
Synth2: General CV
Synth3: Roland SH-01a - Morpheus
Bass1: Piston Honda mk3 - MFB 24db VCF SED
Bass2: Disting mk4 - MFB 24db VCF SED
Guitar: Ableton
Noise1: One
Noise2: Plaits
Noise3: benjolin - wogglebug - MATHS - Manis Iteritas
Noise4: wogglebug - MATHS - benjolin - Geiger Counter

Effect: Custom M4L on Ableton
MIDI Controller: novation LAUNCH CONTROL XL, ROLI BLOCKS Lightpad M
Reverb: Eventide Blackhole
Limitter: iZotope Ozone8
Camera: Sony a7RII (Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8)

Waldorf Microwave Patch Creation (Live stream)

video by Fornax Void

https://www.fornaxvoid.com/
Patch Editor: https://www.monstrummedia.com/product...

🌲 Waldorf Microwave, E-mu Morpheus, JV-2080, WaveStation A/D, Akai S1000 (Ambient Synth Sketch)
video by Fornax Void

"🌲 Happy Holidays to all of you! I'm currently rebuilding my synth setup and getting things ready for 2021. Here is a little sketch I made, utilizing the recently acquired Waldorf Microwave. Two layers of Microwave, one layer of E-Mu Morpheus, two layers of Roland JV-2080, one layer of Korg WaveStation and one layer of Akai S1000 playing a sample sourced from the JV-2080."

E-MU XL-7 Loop Noodle (Synthesis on a groove box ?)

Published on Mar 31, 2018 100 Things I Do

"There was a time where almost everyone manufacture had a Groove box in their line. At first they started out as a way to give people access to classic Roland sounds of the 808's 909's 303's and Juno and Jupiters. Over time they became a lot more complex. Close to the end of the era they were almost complete studios in a box. The E-mu XL 7 uses Emu's Command station form factor with the ability to add and use the sounds of the desktop models via Flash rom. Up to 4 different modules can be installed at any time. Most of the final range of romplers that came from EMU were made available in ROM format. Mine contains the Xtreme Lead + Proteus ROM's.

Interestingly besides just having samples of other instruments and sounds the XL-7 also comes with the normal building blocks of Sine, Saw, Square and Triangle waves. While not quite a virtual analog it has the complete flexibility to create and manipulate patches like any other synth. Also included are the famous E-mu Z-Plane filters first seen in the Morpheus! All in all I would put this in the same league as the JD-800!

Interestingly besides just having samples of other instruments the XL-7 also comes with the normal building blocks of Sine, Saw, Square and Triangle waves. While not quite a virtual analog it has the complete flexability to create and manipulate patches like any other synth. Also included are the famous E-mu Z-Plane filters first seen in the Morpheus!"

Best Ambient Synth Shootout #32: E-MU Morpheus - Song 3

Christian's Sonic Spaces
Published on Aug 10, 2017

"Another E-MU Morpheus song ;-) It's a Z-Plane Synthesizer which has an unique filter morphing technology that can create organic spacy sounds. So it's good for ambient too ;-)"

Dave Rossum Music to Release E-Mu Morpheus Filter in Eurorack Format

Another one in via Soviet Space Child. Scroll down to Morpheus in red in the original post here. Control Forge CV module added above it.

Upcoming AVP Synthesizers - HMS-100 Hybrid Mono Synth & MAD-5 MIDI Analog Drums

via AVP Synthesizers. Note three new products are described below. Pictured here are the HMS-100 Hybrid Mono Synth & MAD-5 MIDI Analog Drums.

"In development:

Hybrid monophonic bass synthesizer, comprising a Polivoks filter. [not pictured]

New analog drum synthesizer MAD-5, consisting of 5 drum generators: bass drum, snare drum, clap drum, open hi hat, closed hi hat.

And also a big hybrid monophonic synth MORPHEUS (HMS-100).

Specification:
3 Digital VCO (wavetable)
3 SubOSC
1 VCF (LP, HP mode)
3 LFO
2 ADSR
1 S/H
1 VCA
MIDI (16 ch)

Hybrid monophonic synthesizer MORPHEUS (HMS-100)"

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Rossum Electro-Music - Morpheus *Noise Shaping*

Published on Jan 10, 2017 DivKidVideo

"Here's the first video from me walking through part of the new Morpheus module from Rossum Electro-Music. It's using noise as a broad band input to show off the absolutely powerhouse of options for filtering and shaping your input(s). The noise was ran through a low pass gate which was struck rhythmically to show how the filter responds to changing amplitudes and also cut down on the harshness of a long demo of static white noise shaping."

Modular Synth Generative Improvisation Set vol.138 - Akihiko Matsumoto

Published on Mar 24, 2019 Akihiko Matsumoto

SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1tZMm...

Sequence: Ableton Live, Cycling'74 Max/MSP, 2hp Euclid, 2hp TM
Mix: Ableton Live
CV Converter: 2hp MIDI, Expert Sleepers ES-3
Drums: Ableton
Synth1: Braids - Morpheus - Curtis Filter
Synth2: General CV
Synth3: Roland D-05 - Morpheus
Bass1: Piston Honda mk3 - MFB 24db VCF SED
Bass2: Disting mk4 - MFB 24db VCF SED
Guitar: Ableton
Noise1: One
Noise2: Plaits
Noise3: benjolin - wogglebug - MATHS - Manis Iteritas
Noise4: wogglebug - MATHS - benjolin - Geiger Counter

Effect: Custom M4L on Ableton
MIDI Controller: novation LAUNCH CONTROL XL, ROLI BLOCKS Lightpad M
Reverb: Eventide Blackhole
Limitter: iZotope Ozone8
Camera: Sony a7RII (Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8)
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Custom BEAP Module
https://github.com/akihikomatsumoto?t...
Custom Ableton M4L Plugin
http://akihikomatsumoto.com/download/