MATRIXSYNTH

Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Analog Slaps. West coast synthesis funk

Published on Nov 6, 2012 by Dmitri SFC

"You can tune a Serge ... But you can't tuna fish !"

For those that don't know, the West Coast reference is in regards to two approaches towards synthesis in the early days. Buchla and Serge in the West and Moog on the East. Buchla and Serge were originally explored as experimental sound generators and in many cases, extensions to tape based sound manipulation in musique concrete. Tonal music was not typically the focus. Moog in the East became more focused as a tool to be used in tonal based compositions, as a means to both duplicate existing acoustic instruments as well as experimental electronic sounds. Of course how you use each is up to you, but the origins of each was slightly different.

Hans Zimmer Discusses The Dark Knight Rises Z+ iOS App

The Dark Knight Rises Z+ Hans Zimmer Interview on ABC news

Published on Nov 6, 2012 by RjDjme

"Hans Zimmer discusses The Dark Knight Rises Z+ app which he created with RjDj."

Free on iTunes:
The Dark Knight Rises Z+ - Reality Jockey Ltd.
iPads on eBay, on Amazon
iPod Touch on eBay, on Amazon

"FEATURES :

✔ Z+ Augmented Sound will transform your world into Gotham City. YOU ARE IN IT!

✔ Experience music by Hans Zimmer in a totally new way.

✔ Access over 2 hours of new and exclusive music including the extended “Origins” soundtrack

✔ Free exclusive behind-the-scenes commentary with composer Hans Zimmer and director Christopher Nolan.

✔ Fly the BAT with the actual movie sound effect simulator by Academy Award® winning sound designer Richard King.

✔ Experience amazing Z+ realtime augmented sound, including new and exclusive music from the movie only available in this app.

✔ Z+ augmented sound changes your perception of reality. Your world will be transformed into Gotham City. YOU ARE IN IT!

I’m hoping to give fans of this beloved trilogy the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the soundscapes and atmospheres of the world of the Dark Knight. This new app allows users to be part of the film in a way that goes beyond the movie screen—it’s the difference between looking at a photo of a river, and being able to drop your hand over the side of the boat and feel the currents of the water tug as the river takes you on a journey.' Hans Zimmer

"Hans sets creative goals for every film that are higher than you ever thought practical…or even reachable." Christopher Nolan

'A CD has tracks that are frozen in time. A Z+ app has musical worlds that evolve and adapt to the listener. Hans is making full use of these possibilities.'
Michael Breidenbruecker"

Mungo Enterprises Eurorack Modules

Mungo, makers of the Slate Zero polyphonic modular and ESQ knob controller has now added eurorack modules to their line-up.

"Beyond the divide, synthesiser modules can be manufactured that exceed the performance of conventional analog functions without compromising the legendary precision and bandwidth. The 0 series goes further with each introducing unique features never before realised while bringing the benefits of memory and stability that digital implementations allow. The line up is:

f0: VCA + resonant filter with overdriven feedback
g0: Granular/Microsound/Sampler/Delay/Pitch Shifter
w0: Arbitrary waveshape oscillator

Further details are found within the user guide. Shipping in limited quantities immediately."

via Mungo Enterprises

Tone2 RayBlaster Introduces New Form of Synthesis

Tone2 RayBlaster (IMS) preview

Published on Nov 6, 2012 by Tone2Audiosoftware

"Short intro video to show our new synthesis called IMS and the forthcoming release of Tone2 Rayblaster.

Impulse Modeling Synthesis (IMS) is a radically new and different approach to synthetic sound generation, based on the latest research in psychoacoustics.
Rayblaster creates its characterful sound from many short bursts of energy, then combined to form a more complex sound.
This innovative and unique approach to synthesis is very close to what happens within the human inner ear, sounds more authentic and gives you access to a wide range of sounds.

Rayblaster will out for Mac & PC in December 2012, more information on the Tone2 website."

The Klirrfaktor: Blow Dry Bass

Published on Nov 6, 2012 by TheKlirrfaktor

"Next track - I hope you like it!
No overdubs - all sounds live as you see.
Recording & mixdown in Logic Pro.
More @ http://www.klirrfaktor.com

THX!"

Vintage Synthesizers I Vermona Synthesizer

Published on Nov 6, 2012 by MusicMarketingTV

"A voyage into the heart of the Vermona Analog Synthesizer from the year 1982.
Exploration by Marko Ettlich (RetroSound)

very rare analog synthesizer made in east-germany (GDR)
also called "Zonen-Moog" ;)
monophonic
2 VCO with Pulse, Saw, Square and Noise waveforms
24 dB/Oct VCF with Brilliance, Cut-Off and Resonance
10 presets for VCF and VCA envelope
44 keys"

arp close

Published on Nov 6, 2012 by zackdagoba

"semi-random blips from the arp 2500. i love this machine! see http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.co.uk/ for more"