MATRIXSYNTH

JBK

Published on Jan 11, 2016 RADIOKLOW

"JBK, Portrait of a friend and artist.
This piece of music was composed as a tribute to my friend, Jean-Baptiste Kempf. Visual artist in computer, Jean-Baptiste Kempf creates is own images and films by complex programming. We worked together a few years ago to produce a video composition called = Meditation : [posted here]

This composition was performed on Virus TI by Marc-Henri Arfeux. The video was also created by Marc-Henri Arfeux"

Spectralis 1 Beta Jam

"During a betatest I often create new music. Most bugs occur, if you really work with the synth and if you simply produce some music. I created some basic Spectralis 1 pattern and did some overdub improvisations with the Accelerator above the backing. The Spectralis 1 is equipped with the factory soundset from 2004 only. It still sounds fresh after all these years;-)"

Synthrotek MST MIDI to CV Module

Published on Jan 11, 2016 synthrotek

"This is a quick, rough demo of our new MST MIDI-to-CV Module and some of it's functions. We show how you can send MIDI information from your DAW (in this case, Ableton Live) and use the MIDI to CV convertor of our module to control a Eurorack system. We also demonstrate sending information back the other way to your DAW; for example, using an LFO in your Eurorack setup to send a Square Wave out to the MST MIDI-to-CV module, which can then be used to change the tempo of your DAW. We also show how you can use the MST MIDI-to-CV module on other gear, like the Korg Volca Sample."

Octatrack with Legowelt Samples (recording test)

Published on Jan 11, 2016 Jacques Mongrel

"I apologize for the background noise. I was trying direct recording to camera which seems to have added some noise. All the samples are courtesy of Legowelt who sampled his Roland JD800."

Moog Source funk bass live tweaking

Published on Jan 11, 2016 SynthMania

"One might think that the lack of knobs on the Moog Source could make the synth slower to program. Actually, the extremely high responsiveness of the 'big knob' makes programming in real time just about as fast as one-knob-per-function machines! :-)"

Moog Source and Roland TR-808.

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"the sounds are pre-set pianos and harpsicords. but it has an arpeggiator and analog cr style drum machine....and din sync out!"

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Everything ARP Symposium at Berklee College Videos

For those that missed the first stream, a new set of streams are now live in this post.

An Evening with Dave Smith at Pyramind | Video Recap

Published on Jan 11, 2016 Pyramind

http://www.davesmithinstruments.com

Part 2 below.

"On November 12th, Pyramind welcomed a true legend to our facility. The one and only Dave Smith, founder of Sequential Circuits and Dave Smith Instruments who is often referred to as the Father of MIDI.

During An Evening with Dave Smith, which you can watch in it’s entirety, you will get to hear what the new Sequential Prophet-6 synth is capable of in the hands of it's creator. The Prophet-6 is Dave Smith’s tribute to the analog polyphonic 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.

For more information about Pyramind events head to our blog: http://hubs.ly/H01Pj5Z0

Timestamps:

01:00 - Hardware vs. Soft Synths - real synths cost more than soft synths (hardware competes with FREE)
02:48 - What inspired you to start building equipment?
05:03 - Talks about the way he developed his synth to work, and what didn’t work for other companies
05:58 - Where do you start when designing your instruments?
09:30 - Talks about the Prophet 6 (voltage controlled oscillators)
12:18 - “Slop Control” feature
14:00 - Analog distortion
16:00 - Story about the new name - Sequential
18:20 - Starts demoing the synth (focused on sequencer)
19:24 - Talks about factory presets and why they’re made the way they are
21:10 - Arpeggiator
22:00 - Effects
24:30 - Analog synthesis has passed the test of time
26:18 - People used to just want to emulate real instruments
28:05 - Inspiration behind the Prophet 2000
30:30 - Why didn’t they quantize oscillator frequencies?
31:40 - Why he likes constrained designs
34:08 - You can know nothing about synthesis and still make cool sounds with these synths
34:58 - USB integration (it’s just midi over USB)
35:20 - Presets
35:48 - Analog gear market
37:30 - Appealing to different clients / genres
38:28 - Taylor Swift Custom Prophet 12
41:14 - What did the sound designers bring to the synth?
42:16 - Hearing presets being used / modified"

An Evening with Dave Smith | Video Recap | Part II | feat. Jason Linder

Published on Jan 11, 2016

"On November 12th, Pyramind welcomed a true legend to our facility. The one and only Dave Smith, founder of Sequential Circuits and Dave Smith Instruments who is often referred to as the Father of MIDI.

During An Evening with Dave Smith, which you can watch in it’s entirety, you will get to hear what the new Sequential Prophet-6 synth is capable of in the hands of it's creator. The Prophet-6 is Dave Smith’s tribute to the analog polyphonic 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.

For more information about Pyramind events head to our blog: http://hubs.ly/H01Pj5Z0

Timestamps:

00:46 - How do you know when the synth is “done”?
01:32 - Prophet 6 circuit board vs. Prophet 5
02:00 - Prophet 6 poly chaining, module version
03:08 - Tempest design vs Prophet 6
06:05 - Problems with having too much input during design stage
07:10 - Any high profile sound designers?
07:50 - Demoing
09:20 - Spring reverb model (hitting the side of synth)
12:26 - What was the hardest feature to cut during design?
13:30 - Favorite synth he has made
14:10 - Talks about polymod (one of the most unique things about the Prophet 5) individual modulation PER VOICE
16:00 - Jason Lindner (Keyboardist of Now vs. Now) demo
22:58 - Compares choosing synths to the way guitar platers choose guitars
24:17 - When do you think about what to build NEXT?
25:48 - Will you ever make guitar pedals or effects?
26:50 - Are you continuing to build your back catalog?
28:25 - Is there an audio input? (No)
29:41 - Filter poles (4 pole for lowpass, 2 pole for highpass)
30:24 - Unison mode demo (chord hold)
33:08 - Analog gear cost
35:10 - What do your employees do?
37:55 - Talked about doing a hybrid analog digital vocoder
39:50 - How are the synths assembled?
41:18 - What changed after having employees?
43:39 - Are you less connected with your products now that you have employees?"

You'll find some event pics on Pyraminds website here.

NAMM: New Yamaha Montage AWM2 & FM-X Synthesizers

Update: cleaned this post up a little (note below).

Another one in via Soviet Space Child via this site. Scan via sequencer.de.

"Yamaha Montage Synth, Based On Entirely New Technology

YAMAHA’S NEW MONTAGE synth offers unprecedented ways for keyboard players to control and interact with sound.

For more than 40 years, Yamaha has developed industry-leading synthesiz-ers, from the revolutionary DX7 in the 1980s to the renowned Motif series, one of the best-selling synthesizers of all time. The Montage, available in 61-, 76-, and 88-key configurations, features the Motion Control Synthesizer Engine, a powerful and intuitive way to interact with and control sound.

The Motion Control Synthesizer Engine controls two iconic Sound Engines: Advanced Wave Memory 2 (AWM2) and FM-X. Compatible with previous generation Motif libraries, the AWM2 engine is exponentially more powerful than the previous Motif XF flagship with nearly ten times more wave memory, integrated flash, double the effects, and twice the polyphony. Joining the powerful AWM2 engine is FM-X. A sophisticated pure FM (Frequency Modulation) synthesizer engine is capable of producing classic ‘80s or cutting-edge EDM sound with excellent dynamic range, power, and fidelity.

Montage also features a brand new user interface with color touch screen, endless rotary encoders and the Super Knob: a macro control allowing users to control multiple parameters simultane-ously.

‘Montage is the culmination of over forty years of synthesizer legacy and innovation,’ said Nate Tschetter, mar-keting manager, music production, Yamaha Corporation of America. ‘Playing and experiencing Montage is, quite simply, inspiring.’

Anaheim Marriott Marquis Ballroom http://4wrd.it/Montage

Yamaha’s Montage con-tains two discrete sound engines for expanded tonal flexibility."

Update: A quick note on the evolution of this post. As typically happens, stuff gets sent in, I parse it, post it, and then updates come in. Below is the original blob of text I was confronted with from the source site. This was before the scans went up. It appears the source site did a bad copy and paste of the article and jumbled sections out of order. Imagine reading it first. Some of you did and got to enjoy my experience. For those that didn't here you go. A Tacky what?

"NEW PRODUCTS Yamaha Montage Synth, Based On Entirely New Technology user interface with color touch screen, endless rotary encoders and the Super Knob: a macro control allowing users to control multiple parameters simultane-ously. “Montage is the culmination of over forty years of synthesizer legacy and innovation,” said Nate Tschetter, mar-keting manager, music production, Yamaha Corporation of America. “Playing and experiencing Montage is, quite simply, inspiring.” Anaheim Marriott Marquis Ballroom http://4wrd.it/Montage Yamaha’s Montage con-tains two discrete sound engines for expanded tonal flexibility. VATER TACKY SACK VATER PERCUSSION’S new Tacky Sack Grip Enhancer, the first product of its kind to be marketed to the drumming world, features a sack of grip-enhancing rosin powder that absorbs moisture and provides drummers additional control of their drumsticks while performing in humid and sweaty conditions. Gently “clapping” hands on the Tacky Sack applies rosin powder to the palms. A cord is included to hang Tacky Sack from a snare drum, stick bag, or hard-ware. “Once again, Vater knows just what I need, even before I do,” said Slipknot’s Jay Weinberg. “Especially in intense, sweaty environments, Tacky Sack allows me to lose myself in the vibe of a song without worrying if I’m going to send a stick flying from my palms. My grip relaxes, and I’m better able to avoid carpal tunnel-like problems. Tacky Sack lets me thrash with com-plete control.” Marilyn Manson’s Gil Sharone added, GRIP ENHANCER YAMAHA’S NEW MONTAGE synth offers unprecedented ways for keyboard players to control and interact with sound. For more than 40 years, Yamaha has developed industry-leading synthesiz-ers, from the revolutionary DX7 in the 1980s to the renowned Motif series, one of the best-selling synthesizers of all time. The Montage, available in 61-, 76-, and 88-key configurations, features the Motion Control Synthesizer Engine, a powerful and intuitive way to interact with and control sound. The Motion Control Synthesizer Engine controls two iconic Sound Engines: Advanced Wave Memory 2 (AWM2) and FM-X. Compatible with previous generation Motif libraries, the AWM2 engine is exponentially more powerful than the previous Motif XF flagship with nearly ten times more wave memory, integrated flash, double the effects, and twice the polyphony. Joining the powerful AWM2 engine is FM-X. A sophisticated pure FM (Frequency Modulation) synthesizer engine is capable of producing classic ‘80s or cutting-edge EDM sound with excellent dynamic range, power, and fidelity. Montage also features a brand new Vater Tacky Sack Grip Enhancer. 224 MUSIC TRADES February 2016"

Update: and a slightly longer one on YouTube sent my way via Soviet Space Child:

MONTAGE is coming soon Published on Jan 15, 2016 yamahacorporation

"Yamaha flagship Synthesizer MONTAGE is coming soon"

And some pics via Soviet Space Child: