MATRIXSYNTH

Moog Mother 32 (x2) + Korg SQ-1 = Second Quick Test

Published on Oct 9, 2015 Genshi Media Group

"This is just another simple 'getting to know you' session with the Mother-32. I wanted to try out the sync capabilities, the "live ratching" as well as introduce the Korg SQ-1 sequencer into the mix. I have a lot of people on various forums asking me to test stuff out, so I will try to do a video each day to test these various things... until I finally get my 3-Tier rack, then the real music will begin! (sorry for the bad camera angle and lighting... this will be sorted out soon.)"

http://www.moogmusic.com/products/semi-modular

EKO Rhythm Box

via this auction

Las otras voces

Published on Oct 9, 2015 Ariel Raguet

"Las otras voces modular pseudo random jam

Pittsburgh Synthesizer Box
Make Noise STO and Pittsburgh Synthesizer Box with WMD Micro Hadron Collider (filter 1 used as VCF and filter 2 used as pseudo VCA)
Sputnik Modular Quad Function & Trigger Source and Make Noise Maths
Arturia Beatstep, Pittsburgh Sequencer
Boss RV-2 (general reverb)
Cubase for audio recording, Sony Vegas for video editing."

20 Electronics ECHT - Additional Details - Only 20 Black and 20 Silver to be Released

See the update in this post. Some prelim specs listed. Looks like it will be a Waldorf/Studiologic Sledge with Hartmann Neuron sampleset.

SunVox Modular - live synthesis exploration

Published on Oct 9, 2015 jph wacheski

"a Live jam of a modular patch in SunVox, working with LFOs at audio rates, creating complex OSCs, and using the new feedback modules to create WoggleBug type rhythmic modulations and digital synthesis of new waveforms,. ."

iTunes: SunVox - Alexander Zolotov

Sound Program on Roland JU 60

Published on Oct 9, 2015 AudioCentralMagazine

"Patch programming with and without portamento on JU-60"

OBERHEIM MATRIX-1000 / MATRIX-6 Analog Synthesizers | HD DEMO | NEW PATCHES

Published on Oct 9, 2015 AnalogAudio1

"(c) 2015 by AnalogAudio1

Synthesizer demo of the OBERHEIM MATRIX-1000 (1988) and MATRIX-6/R (1986). What you actually hear in this demo is a Matrix-6R, but the Matrix-1000 has the same sound engine, it sounds the same.

In this movie I play my own sounds - on some sounds I used some reverb from a Lexicon MPX-500 or a delay effect from a Korg SDD-3000. Drums and sequencing by Akai MPC 1000.

The Oberheim Matrix-1000 and Matrix-6/R produce a a high quality sound and have a huge sound potential. 2 oscillators per voice, 24 dB lowpass filters, modulation of filters by oscillators (like on SCI Prophets, here called FM), osc. sync, 2 VCAs, 3 envelopes, 2 ramp generators, 2 LFOs - and the best of all - MATRIX MODULATION. A lot of parameters can be assigned to each other.

The Oberheim Matrix-1000 is a single rack version of the Matrix-6 and can be edited via MIDI sysex."

Social Entropy's Engine Sequencer Now Available

Social Entropy's Engine sequencer is now available. Their site appears to be down, so until it comes up checkout some previous posts here.

Update: the official press release:

"SOCIAL ENTROPY ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF ENGINE MULTITRACK PATTERN SEQUENCER

Allen, TX USA - Social Entropy announces the immediate availability of ENGINE hardware sequencer. ENGINE can be ordered directly from http:// www.socialentropy.com for $665 USD (plus shipping and any applicable local taxes and fees). ENGINE is available in two color schemes, red/white or blue/white.

ENGINE is a polyphonic hardware step sequencer for pattern based music composition and performance. ENGINE provides a dedicated interface for creating melodic and percussion patterns in a compact tabletop unit.

ENGINE can be used for sequencing MIDI based devices using standard MIDI or USB- MIDI, and with an optional 16 output CV expansion board, ENGINE can interface with modular synthesizers and other analog devices.

ENGINE can sequence eight simultaneous tracks. Timing for each track is independent, with only a shared master clock across patterns, allowing simultaneous patterns of varying lengths and meters. Each pattern can be up to 64 steps in length with eight timing scales, multiple levels of shuffle, directions and the ability to skip individual steps. Up to 16 patterns can be chained for extended length sequences.

ENGINE contains 512 patterns which can be either synth (melodic) type or drum type. Synth type patterns allow for polyphonic programming with dedicated accent, slide, delay, repeat and transposition and also include a built in arpeggiator. Drum type patterns allow for eight instrument polyphony, with dedicated accents, delay, per instrument repeats, instrument muting/soloing and a drum roll mode.

The sequencing engine supports simultaneous grid, realtime and step recording. Allowing realtime performances to be captured with the built in mini-keyboard or via MIDI controller. In addition, the arpeggiator, drum rolls, slides, accents and transposition can also be recorded directly into a sequence in realtime.

Functions like copy and paste, randomize, rotate and reverse can be applied to entire patterns or to individual drum instruments. All operations can be performed without stopping the sequencer. All settings are stored in non-volatile memory.

For constructing songs, snapshot and song modes allow the current state of all tracks to be captured and recalled with a single button press. 32 songs can be recorded in realtime or by step programming.
Six general purpose controller knobs can be mapped to any MIDI controller message and MIDI channel, or follow the selected track. This makes it possible to tweak devices directly from ENGINE. The knobs also control an interactive MIDI effects system that add ratcheting, delay, velocity and gate offsets per track.

The optional CV expansion board (available soon) adds sixteen analog outputs that can be used in multiple modes to provide pitch CV, gate, triggers, clocks and auxiliary voltages. A hardware slide circuit produces smooth CV output for programmed slide events. CV voltage range from -3V to +7V with +10V gates allows full range control over analog devices. The CV expansion also allows ENGINE to function as a standalone 8 channel MIDI to CV converter operating in either monophonic or polyphonic mode

Synchronization can be via internal clock, MIDI clock or DIN sync (master or slave). MIDI System Exclusive support allows pattern data to be dumped to external devices for backup or sharing.

USB connectivity via an isolated USB port eliminates grounding problems and is also used for easy operating system upgrades."

Animodule SOB Gets a Facelift

via Animodule

"The SOB got a facelift!
A little tuck here and a little trim there...
Maybe a little botox?
Nothing radical, but enough to leave you wondering 'what's her secret?' 'Did she get some work done?... I just can't tell' 'Gotta get the name of her doctor...' 'That Whore isn't fooling anyone!'"