MATRIXSYNTH

Poor mans ElectroComp - the Eico 377

Published on Oct 22, 2015 karl welty

"Picked one of these up from a surplus shop today, cheap. Easily one of the most delightfully messed up sounding bit of test gear I own. Fully functional in the 20Hz to 20kHz range as both a sine or square, it exhibits some awesome hetrodyning in the 20kHz to 35kHz range. Increasing the output gain stabilizes it, but some of the true magic falls in a nonlinear range at lower putput. New to the box, here are two examples. Swept noise interspersed with a rhythmic motorboating oscillation. Zero circuit bending required, I just got lucky."

Setting A Roland Jupiter-6 On Fire

Published on Oct 22, 2015 gstormelectro

"All Video and Audio content by G-Storm Electro c.2015
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The Roland Jupiter-6 Synthesizer is an absolute MONSTER. Pads, Bass, Arpeggio, Strings, Leads - it's all here. And the JP-6 is my favorite go-to synthesizer for SOUND EFFECTS. I have crammed a plethora of strangely beautiful effects and noise that demonstrates its versatility which is beyond comprehension.

Obviously no actual synthesizers were harmed in the making of this all Roland Jupiter-6 demonstration. The TR-8 provided rhythm backing, Big Sky and Timefactor for effects. All tracks were recorded direct to Cubase SX3 via E-mu 1616. NO additional production, eq, compressors, mastering, etc. was used whatsoever."

Dave Smith Instruments Prophet -6 Desktop Module Site Now Live

Published on Oct 22, 2015 Dave Smith Instruments

"Vintage Analog Sound — Small Enough to Fit in a Backpack. Poly chain any two Prophet-6's for 12 voice polyphony!"

Update: video added above, and the official press release added further below.

Follow-up to this post. The site is now live. Details and pics captured here for the archives. Note the image to the left is in via VINCENT ASCOLI and not on the DSI page from what I can see.

"Vintage Analog Sound — Small Enough to Fit in a Backpack
The Prophet-6 desktop module is every bit as powerful and easy to use as its counterpart, the Prophet-6 Keyboard. The module has all of the same controls as the keyboard version and provides the same immediacy and easy of use — with absolutely no menu diving. As with the Prophet-6 Keyboard, all parameters are at your fingertips, with full-sized knobs and switches and a comfortable, intuitive layout.

How does it sound? Awesome — just like the keyboard, because on the inside, it’s exactly the same. The same analog signal path with discrete VCOs and VCFs. The same high-quality digital effects. The same classic sound that has been earning raves from customers and reviewers alike.

We’ve also added a poly chain feature so that any two Prophet-6s can be paired for twelve-voice polyphony!

Vintage with a Modern Twist
Both the Prophet-6 desktop module and keyboard are Dave Smith’s tribute to the poly synth that started it all—the Sequential Prophet-5. But it’s not simply a reissue of a classic. Rather, as Dave puts it, “It’s the result of our effort to build the most awesome-sounding, modern analog poly synth possible.” The Prophet-6 takes the best qualities of the original Prophet-5—true voltage-controlled oscillators, filters, and amplifiers—and adds enhancements such as studio-quality effects, a polyphonic step sequencer, an arpeggiator, and more. The result is pure, unadulterated analog tone with the stability and reliability of a state-of-the-art modern synth.

Classic Tone, Classic Vibe
Central to the warm, punchy sound of the Prophet-6 are its two newly-designed, discrete voltage-controlled oscillators (plus sub-oscillator) per voice. Continuously variable waveshapes provide the tonal palette with triangle, sawtooth, and variable-width pulse waves. There are two discrete filters per voice—a four-pole, resonant, low-pass inspired by the original Prophet-5 filter, and a two-pole, resonant, high-pass filter. Voltage-controlled amplifiers complete the all-analog signal path.

Dual Effects
The dual effects section provides studio-quality reverbs, delays (standard and BBD), chorus and phase shifter. While the effects themselves are digital, with 24-bit, 48 kHz resolution, a true bypass maintains a full analog signal path. There’s also an independent stereo distortion effect, which is 100% analog.

Poly Mod and Poly Step Sequencing
Also present from its classic predecessor is a Poly Mod section, with enhancements. True to the original, modulation sources are filter envelope and oscillator 2 (both with bi-polar control). Destinations include oscillator 1 frequency, oscillator 1 shape, oscillator 1 pulse width, low-pass filter cutoff, and high-pass filter cutoff. Another welcome reprise is Unison mode, which features configurable voice count (1-6 voices) and key modes. The polyphonic step sequencer allows up to 64 steps and up to 6 notes per step. You can create sequences polyphonically, with rests, and sync to an external MIDI clock. The full-featured arpeggiator can be synced to external MIDI clock as well.

Easy to Program
The knob-per-function front panel offers instant access to virtually all Prophet-6 functions. Included are 500 permanent factory programs in 10 banks of 100 programs. In addition to these, you can create and save up to 500 user programs of your own. Toggling off the Preset button enables live panel mode, in which the sound of the Prophet-6 switches to the current settings of its knobs and switches. In this state, what you see is what you hear.

Easy to Play
All of this awe-inspiring sound is packed into a desktop module that’s small enough to fit in a backpack. It’s an ideal combination of portability and power for the project studio or the gigging musician."

And the press release:

"Legendary Designer to Ship Desktop Version of Acclaimed Analog Poly Synth in November

San Francisco, CA—October 22, 2015—Dave Smith Instruments today announced that they will begin shipping a desktop module version of their acclaimed Sequential Prophet-6 six-voice analog synthesizer at the end of November. Like the keyboard version, it features an all-analog signal path and discrete VCOs, VCAs, and filters. The knob-per-function front panel is free of menu-diving and offers immediate access to virtually all parameters.

As Dave Smith explained: “The Prophet-6 has been our most successful product launch ever. In the four months since its release, a huge number of artists have already added it to their setups.” Added Smith: “Apart from its awesome sound, we feel that a big part of its appeal is the immediacy of its user interface, so we made sure that the desktop version retained all of the same controls as the keyboard version.”

Smith continued:
'As a bonus, we’ve added a poly chain feature so that any two Prophet-6s can be paired for 12-voice polyphony. The biggest sound in modern analog poly synths just got bigger.'

Key to the vintage sound of the Prophet-6 is its two newly-designed, discrete voltage-controlled oscillators (plus sub-oscillator) and two discrete filters: a four-pole, resonant, low-pass inspired by the original Prophet-5 filter, and a two-pole, resonant, high-pass filter. Voltage-controlled amplifiers complete the all-analog signal path. Said Smith: 'The desktop module sounds every bit as good as the keyboard because, on the inside, it’s exactly the same — the same VCOs, VCFs, and VCAs and the same classic, punchy, analog poly sound that’s been earning raves from customers and reviewers.'

The module weighs approximately 13 lbs (5.9 kg) and measures 21.25” L x 7.43” W x 4.4” H (54.0 cm x 18.9 cm x 11.2 cm). 'It’s an ideal mix of portability and power,' Smith said.

The Prophet-6 desktop module will be available at the end of November with a projected MAP of $2,199.

Download high resolution photos of the Prophet-6 desktop module at http://www.davesmithinstruments.com/product-photos/

View a video of Dave Smith introducing the Prophet-6 desktop module at: https://youtu.be/2bBXcJOKxC8

Price and specifications subject to change."

New Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 06 Desktop Spotted

Two pics spotted on Reddit in via Soviet Space Child.

Word is the product page was previously up at:

http://www.davesmithinstruments.com/product/prophet-6-desktop/

Update: the page is now live. Details and one additional pic, not on the DSI site, just posted here.

Driving Abyss (Roland JX-03,System 10,Reface DX,Streichfett,Keys,XR-20 )

Published on Oct 22, 2015

"A much more drummy take with the same set-up as last time(as this was recorded right afterward so...). Thanks for watching and listening!
download@ https://soundcloud.com/miles-baskett/...
Gears used:
Roland boutique JX-03
Yamaha Reface DX
Pittsburgh Modular System 10.1
Korg Volca Keys
Akai XR-20
Waldorf Streichfett
Arturia Beatstep Pro x2
Korg Kp2 mini x2
Korg Kp3
TC Electronics HoF Reverb"

Roland Boutique Factory Patch Demos

Roland Boutique synths on eBay
http://www.rolandus.com/promos/roland_boutique/

"Boutique Series JP-08 by Roland. Factory Patch Demos. Feel free to download a full resolution file for any demo to hear it in your own studio environment."

"Boutique Series JX-03 by Roland. Factory Patch Demos. Feel free to download a full resolution file for any demo to hear it in your own studio environment."

"Boutique Series JU-06 by Roland. Factory Patch Demos. Feel free to download a full resolution file for any demo to hear it in your own studio environment."

Notation Circuit Chilled Jam - Funky Keys!!

Published on Oct 22, 2015 KlaatuNinja

"Notation Circuit Chilled Jam - Funky Keys!!

First good jam on the Novation Circuit. Battery seems to last for ages. Used for about 8 hrs at 3/4 volume, only gone down one bar!!

Used one of the drum sounds to get a pitched chord sound on far right. If they give us sample upload for drums you could add some bass samples...extra synth track...

And it works with iPhone via camera connection cable :-)"

http://us.novationmusic.com/circuit/circuit

Arpeggio Overview - 9 Days Left for Funding on Kickstarter

Arpeggio Overview from Tangible Instruments on Vimeo.

Arpeggio on Kickstarter

Roland Boutique JU-06 noodle demo

Published on Oct 22, 2015 ollilaboratories

http://www.rolandus.com/promos/roland_boutique/

"Today i am meeting up with the Roland JU-06, modeled on possibly the most iconic sounding superstar synthesizers from the 1980's - the Juno-106, and damn the new Boutique really keeps that legacy intact.

Ok, so a couple of things.. the output is really HOT on this one too, i though i had it tuned in to sweetspot but man at some low notes I still managed to overdrive my mixer, it really packs a punch. Also, i dont really do demos, so this is technically just me noodling about on the JU06 with no planning.. just trying it out with different sounds. I remembered to use the chorus on the JU06, which i totally missed on the JX03, so for those of you out there interested how that sounds should get their kicks.

Also, the sliders are really good..possibly the best of the three to edit in terms of feel, i forgot how small foot print the synth had at times.. it is really not a big deal at all with the JU06. (do note i have massive fat fingers) :)

There are NO external FX in the beginning. Just the JU06 chorus. (not the delay) At the end of the session, after 20.40 i add some vanilla reverb and delay with the MS70 to finish with some more depth and air.

I really hope this video as the JX03 one is helpful and informational, even though i dont say anything... i always let the synths do the talking.

cheers!"