MATRIXSYNTH

Let's Play with Korg iM1

Published on Jun 5, 2015 Tim Webb

iTunes: KORG iM1 - KORG INC.

"Korg has released an app version of their massive M1 workstation on iPad! I start off exploring the basic sound design components before moving on to getting a very big sound using multiple voices in this Let's Play! If you enjoyed this please consider supporting this series by sponsoring them on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/discchord

Be sure to visit http://discchord.com for the latest music app news!"

Konkreete - New VST Drum Machine Plug in Released

Konkreete is coming! New VST drum machine Plug in

Published on May 27, 2015 Flux302 of Fluxwithit.com

http://www.themaschinewarehouse.com/k...

Konkreete Drum VST exploring the Dirt Layering

"Buy it now! http://www.themaschinewarehouse.com/k...
All new VST /AU drum machine from Themaschinewarehouse.com
160 Kits (stereo and Multi-outs!)
12 drum pads per kit
2 layers per drum pad
12 Dirt Layers with pre and post trigger
808 sub layer on trap kits
ADSR control over each sound
Global reverb tune and level controls
individual pan and volume per pad
over $40k worth of sound sources captured
High quality analog drum machines run through boutique FX chains captured and sculpted for all new sounds never heard before.
Available this JUNE 2015!

catch the intro price
during the month of
june only $99 (normally $149)"

Published on Jun 5, 2015 Nova Musik

"Check out great deals on the Korg KingKORG at Nova Musik:
http://www.novamusik.com/instruments/...

Rich Formidoni from Korg USA stopped by give us an overview of the KingKORG synthesizer.

KingKORG is a 61-key analog modeling synthesizer with powerful oscillators, an amazing array of modeled filters and three master effects sections. It also features a vacuum tube driver circuit, a CV/gate output jack and free Sound Librarian software for managing patches and programs."

Dave Smith Instruments Includes Legendary Prophet-5 Sound Set with New Prophet-6 Synth

"Original Sound Designer John Bowen Enlisted to Recreate Presets for Prophet-6 Factory Set

San Francisco, CA—June 5, 2015—Dave Smith Instruments is pleased to announce that its new Prophet-6 six-voice analog synthesizer features faithful recreations of the original factory sounds from its legendary 1970’s predecessor, the Prophet-5. To program the sounds, the company enlisted the talents of the original sound designer, John Bowen. Presets 411-458 on the new instrument correspond to presets 1-1 to 5-8 on the Prophet-5.

The Prophet-6 takes the best qualities of the Prophet-5 — true voltage-controlled oscillators, filters, and amplifiers — and adds enhancements the older instrument never had, such as stereo outputs, velocity and aftertouch sensitivity, dual digital effects, a high-pass filter, a polyphonic step sequencer, an arpeggiator, and of course, MIDI. It is targeted at musicians looking for authentic, vintage analog tone with the reliability and convenience of modern technology.

John Bowen was Sequential Circuits’ original Product Specialist. He created the majority of factory sounds and sequences shipped with the Prophet 5, Prophet 10, Prophet T-8, Prophet VS, and other Sequential products. An acclaimed synth designer in his own right, Bowen’s pedigree includes instruments for Moog, Sequential Circuits, Yamaha, Korg, Creamware, and his own company, Zarg Music.

Describing the genesis of the project, Bowen said, “When Dave first revealed the Prophet-6, I was curious to see if I could recreate the original factory presets I did for the Prophet-5, and asked if he’d like me to try. When I received the synth, I was impressed with the additional functions available. Dave’s enhancement to my original Poly Mod design adds bi-polar control signals and allows for even more flexibility. And having a high-pass filter allows you to create sounds unattainable on the original Prophet-5. I was happy to find that I was able to accurately recreate the bulk of my presets.” Added Bowen: “In fact, it was great to be able to spice up some of them a bit with the new FX section — which I think is an essential feature in today’s market. I congratulate Dave on creating a very impressive synth!”

As Dave Smith put it, “Bringing the classic Prophet-5 presets back to life on the Prophet-6 was a great way to connect our past with our present. The fact that John was able to duplicate his old sounds so well is a testament to the sonic integrity of the new instrument.” Added Smith: “It’s not often that you get an opportunity to improve on a past achievement — especially one as influential as the Prophet-5, which totally changed the musical landscape of the time. Creating the Prophet-6 has been every bit as satisfying. ”

The Prophet-6 is available now with a MAP of $2799."

06-The Sequential Prophet 6: LFO

Published on Jun 5, 2015 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the low frequency oscillator present on the Sequential Prophet 6.

http://www.patreon.com/automaticgainsay"

All parts here.

Skrodzevicz Digital VCO (Double) final version

Published on Jun 5, 2015 mas2477

"This is the final version of my digital VCO for modular synthesizer I am building.The VCO is double, but mixing waves takes place on the programming level. Blue displays showing the corresponding wave bank, red - the LFO bank, and green (not demonstrated) phase shifting. Lower yellow switch turns on the LFO, the upper one synchronizes switching of both banks. The VCO have been built using Xmega256A3U with 32MHz clock and it's DAC output."

Note this is the first Skrodzevicz post on the site. You can see Skrodzevicz printed on the board. Not sure if this is a one off or will be available in some form (build notes, DIY, or completed modules). I reached out to mas2477 and will post back if I hear back.

Late Night Octatrack Disco

Published on Jun 5, 2015 Jacques Mongrel

"Liberal looping of Roland Bocquet, Gino Soccio and Wild Fantasy for a night of disco fun with the Octatrack and OP-1."

Poolp Looper for iOS

Published on Apr 3, 2015 Poolp music app

"Poolp is an iPhone looper that lets you record your own samples and change them in a drastic way."

iTunes: poolp - Flart Studio

Poolp is a music app with 3 loopers, 3 send effects, 2 global fx all tweakable.

Poolp allow you to record your own samples and change them in a drastic way.

SELECT INPUT
Select source (Mic or Resample)
Adjust gain
Choose pre-roll ('record in 2 steps, 4 steps, or immediately)

RECORD & LOOP
Record, Overdub with 3 samplers
Change length : 1, 2, 4 or Free length

EDIT LOOP
Change loop points
Remove unwanted part

TWEAK
Adujust volument and pan
Change direction and speed (X0.25, X0.5, X1, X2)
tweak filter resonnance and cutoff

MIX
Adjust 3 effects send: Reverb, Delay, Distortion.

Tune Global FX
Reverb, Delay, Distortion EQ, Autopan

SHARE
Save your session
Record your mix and Share it via email
Share loop with other audio app with audio paste.

FEATURES

-3 synchronised loopers
-independant record length (1, 2, 4 bars and free) for each looper
-independant direction and speed (0.25, 0.5, 1, 2) for each looper
-one low pass filter for each looper
-volume and pan for each looper
-3 send effects: Reverb, Delay, Distortion
-2 Master effects: EQ, Autopan
-Audio input and resample (pre/ post effects)
-adjustable gain
-adjustable loop points per sample (trim)
-adjustable count in ('record in 2 steps, 4 steps, or immediately)
-Audio paste
-Audiobus
-global performance recorder"

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Alesis Andromeda A6 16 Voice Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer SN A6003020800109

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"One of the most powerful analogue synths to make it to actual commercial production, the Alesis Andromeda A6 is a dream come true for vast, gorgeous analogue sound. This one is serial number A6003020800109, and came from a now shuttered private recording studio.
The synth tunes up completely, with all 16 voices passing the calibration procedure. Additionally, we tested all LEDs, buttons, and the MIDI ports to be certain that it is in fine working order indeed. This is a stable and nice example of the A6, booting OS 1.40.12. We unfortunately do not have the box or manual for this guy, but it is in very good physical condition."

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