MATRIXSYNTH

Waldorf Micro Q + Waldorf Blofeld

YouTube via vinyljunkie07
"This whole tune was made to show the power of these babies...i'm not even scratching the surface here but this is all out of both Waldorf's..no over dubs, no samples just midi"

Expert Sleepers release Silent Way v1.0.0 (Mac AU)

"Expert Sleepers are proud to announce the release of Silent Way, a suite of plug-ins designed for use as part of a modular analogue synthesiser system. The plug-ins produce no sound themselves, nor do they process sound - rather, they generate signals to be used as control voltages (CVs), which can be patched into the control inputs of oscillators, filters, VCAs etc. of an analogue system.

There are currently two plug-ins in the Silent Way suite - Silent Way DC and Silent Way Voice Controller. These are described in more detail below. It is anticipated that more plug-ins will be added to the suite in the future - watch the website for product announcements.

All plug-ins also feature
* full MIDI and OSC control.
* MIDI/OSC scriptability.
* sample-accurate handling of MIDI note messages.

*Silent Way DC*
Silent Way DC is a simple plug-in that generates constant output signals. It is intended to be used in conjunction with parameter automation (via MIDI or directly by the host application) to generate varying signals. For example, you could use it as an LFO where you draw out the LFO waveform in your host’s parameter automation GUI.

*Silent Way Voice Controller*
Silent Way Voice Controller is a virtual instrument plug-in designed to directly control an analogue synthesiser by generating the appropriate CV and gate signals via an appropriate audio interface.

By listening to the synthesiser’s output signal, the plug-in is able to calibrate itself to generate the appropriate pitch CV for the incoming MIDI notes.

As well as the basic pitch and gate signals, the plug-in can generate three multi-stage envelope CVs which you can feed to VCAs, VCFs etc. in your synth.

*Pricing and availability*
Silent Way is available immediately in Mac OS X Audio Unit format, priced at $49. Mac and Windows VST formats to follow.

Expert Sleepers are currently offering a reward for purchasers who document successful use of Silent Way with their modular system - see the website for details."

Expert Sleepers Silent Way controlling an Analogue Systems RS Integrator modular synth

YouTube via expertsleepers

"This video shows the Expert Sleepers Silent Way plug-ins controlling an Analogue Systems RS Integrator modular synth. The plug-ins are running in Ableton Live. The audio interface is a MOTU Ultralite Mk3. The Silent Way Voice Controller is generating the pitch and gate CVs; the Silent Way DC plug-in is generating an LFO via Live's parameter automation, which is controlling the waveshape input of the RS-95 oscillator."

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KORG Wavestation EX

via this auction

"Korg Wavestation EX synthesizer, one of Korg's most legendary productions. This is the synth that Korg endowed with a 4-way vector control joystick that allows you to precisely shape your sounds on the fly... Little-known fact: The Wavestation was designed by the one and only Dave Smith, originally of Sequential Circuits."

Note Dave Smith worked at Yamaha prior to KORG. The Yamaha SY22 and TG33 also featured vector synthesis.

circuit bent yamaha tg33 vector synthesizer

via this auction

"- circuit bent yamaha tg33 synth with vector joystick
-breakout box with 33 stackable banana jack patch points (white instead of the yellow as pictured above)
-2 switches- each switch activates 2 independant bends for a total of 4 switchable bends each of the switches patch point sections are color coded for ease of use
-8 banana patch cables
-replaced internal memory battery with a fresh battery and a battery clip.
-db25 connector cable from breakout box to synth (approximately 3 feet and black instead of the grey one above)
-db25 jacks on tg33 and breakoutbox
-orginal owners manual (original)
-cd-r of manual, many great patches, and editor program
-power supply included (north american supply only, international countries will need to supply their own adapters. the tg33 is regulated to handle anything from 9-12 volts dc with a positive tip)" video previously posted here):

circuit bent yamaha tg33 vector synth and akai ewi 4000s

"circuit bent tg33 vector synth with akai ewi. the dave smith evolver is used to filter and amplify the tg33 synthesizer only.

the vector synth features a db25 breakout box that connects to the tg33 unit. approximately half of the 300 or so waveforms are circuit bendable so it is possible to stack traditional synthesizer waveforms with voices that are circuit bendable allowing you to morph from the known to the aleatoric landscapes , weird tones, sounds, and patterns as well as the bizzare responses from a circuit bent synth.

i just got done bending it and this is my first run through after setting up a patch.. but once i get that vector remapped to pedal controllers, now we're talking."

LELL UDS - Vintage Analog Drum Synthesizer

via this auction
"LELL UDS - VINTAGE ANALOG 2 channel DRUM SYNTHESIZER.

RARE SOVIET ANALOG ELECTRONIC DRUM MODULE, MADE IN USSR BY "LELL".
• LELL UDS is 2-channel analogue drum synthesizer.
• This auction drum synth was made in February 1990 in Moscow. Serial number: 029012788.
• Synthesis System - Analogue subtractive.
• Polyphony - monophonic.
• Oscillators: VCO x 2 + Noise x 2, Oscillators Waves: sawtooth, square.
• Controls on rear panel for each channel: Gain, Tone, Attack, Release, Space, Frequency, Filter. There is also balance between noise & tone generators and master level.
• Connectors on the rear panel - 2 audio inputs, audio output MONO on 1/4'' standard jack.
• Weight: 6 kg - Power Supply: 220/240V.
• No MIDI. You can trigger it from any audio output - synthesizer, drum machine or virtual instrument from analog output of Your soundcard." Also see the seller's other items.

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