Odyssey MKIII Covers Now Available From Stardust Covers

http://www.stardustcovers.com

New DSP Synthesizers Eurorack Module - dsp-Host - a 4HP eurorack ATtiny85 module

via DSP Synthesizers:

"The 4HP eurorack module has a 8-pin DIP socket on the outside like the old Simmons EPROM drums that host an ATtiny85 MCU.

Like an Ardcore or Euroduino it can host whatever you program yourself into an ATtiny85.

Anything from simple VCO’s, LFO’s and other oscillators to complete drum sounds and complex FM voices.

2 analog/CV inputs with attenuators and 1 cv analog/digital input jack.
1 audio output jack.

It is supplied with the necessary library/core interface for writing any DSP application you want with the Arduino IDE and playing it in your eurorack synthesizer.

The dsp-Host is shipping now for $60 and is supplied with a preprogrammed chip for instant playing."

Music Theory For Bedroom Producers, Parts I & II - NEW Free Course on Soundfly

This one in via Soundfly, a supporting member of MATRIXSYNTH!:

"We made this course because we think that how theory is currently taught is dry, academic, and difficult to apply to the way producers are making tracks in the year 2016. Yet the same rules apply, and can be used in electronic music to create fantastic new possibilities!"

It's a two part course available online:

Theory For Bedroom Producers I : The Black Keys
Exploring the Pentatonic Scale's impact on electronic music and production.

Theory for Bedroom Producers II : The White Keys
Exploring Mixolydian, Lydian and Major Scale grooves for applications in MIDI and beyond!

Details:

"This course series was developed in partnership with New York University's Music Experience Design Lab (MusEDLab). It incorporates years of user research about what makes learning engaging and effective. One key innovation is a new in-browser tool called the aQWERTYon that turns an ordinary computer keyboard into an intuitive musical instrument, enabling students to play examples for themselves right in the course tab. The course is taught primarily by Ethan Hein, research fellow at the MusEDLab and adjunct professor at New York University, and created in collaboration with online music school Soundfly.

These resources are accessible to anyone curious about how music works, but we've targeted them specifically to producers of electronic music. We present examples in the MIDI piano roll familiar to users of Ableton Live or Logic, so no music reading is required. We also offer downloadable MIDI files that can be used in those programs, or any other digital audio workstation. Users go at their own pace, watching videos, taking on activities, playing with the MusEDLab's online keyboard, and learning whenever they want. Students can also share their work using the hashtag #theoryforproducers."

New Advanced Patch Editor & Librarian for the Yamaha VL70m Module and PLGVL Cards

Published on Apr 10, 2016 VL70m

Update: Use this code VLWIZAPRIL for a 15% discount through Sunday May 1! Just for MATRIXSYNTH readers! :)

This one in via The VL-Wizard. A new and I must say, super nice editor, for the Yamaha VL70m and PLGVL cards. It's great to see something like this made available for our older gear.

"General overview on the VL70m-Editor aka VL-Wizard. Interested in trying out this software? Please visit www.VL70m-Editor.com/site.

More will come on setup, voice design etc...
Rudy
The VL-Wizard"

Also see:
VL70-Wizard: a new programming interface (part 1 of 2)
VL70-Wizard: a new programming interface (part 2 of 2)

"Let me guess, you own a VL70m or PLGVL and you know it is a unique and expressive piece of synth technology. You feel limited and would love to unlock the full potential of it. Well, I have good news for you, as of now you can bring your VL70m and/or PLGVL cards back alive using the VL-Wizard.

This newly developed software is specially made for these Yamaha wonderful synths. You do not need to be an expert to use this software. You can start with the basic features and gradually dive into the secrets of this expressive VL technology. You can download a DEMO version for free, try it out and ask me any question you have.

What is possible with the VL-Wizard?
As a VL-patch editor it allows you to Load, Store, Modify, Improve, Organise, Copy, Create, Organise, Compare, Share, Dumpout, Study VL-voices. It contains well organised editing screens for the VL-Element (the actual VL-voice), detailed Tuning, Common & Controllers parameters, VL70m effects. These editor screens allow you improve, tweaking VL-patches in real-time and hear immediately the changes you make.

The VL-Wizard allows to control up to 8 VL-units. With a bit of effort you can also take full control over the PLGVL cards in your MOTIF ES, S30--S90, EX5r, MU128, MU1000, MU2000 etc. With a bit of effort you can setup a poly VL configuration or layer multiple VL units resulting in more expression and realism..."

See http://www.vl70m-editor.com for further details.

Korg Volca FM Edited by Patch Base for iPad

Published on Apr 27, 2016 Coffeeshopped

iTunes: Patch Base - Coffeeshopped LLC
Note Coffeeshopped LLC also makes an extensive MIDI Sysex file manager: Sysex Base - Coffeeshopped LLC

"A demo of Patch Base on iPad being used to design sounds for the Korg Volca FM. All sound is being created by the Volca FM, and controlled with Patch Base."

Note the Volca FM does not yet support realtime editing so what you are seeing are the edits being sent as patch dumps, hence the pause you hear after every edit. Note this is a limitation of the Volca FM and not the editor.

Spotted this one on the excellent discchord mobile music site.

MINIMOM - Mini Hardware Sample Loop Player

MINIMOM from Superbe on Vimeo.

This one is actually from six years ago. Not sure if they are still being made but their website is live. Scott Wiedmann of the Hyve Touch Synthesizer found them and sent them in.

The following is the description for the video and an image from their site:

"DIY electronic box. A one sound 8 bits recording, played normal, reverse and slower to make random rythms. ww.superbe.be

Video by Germain Ozer et Jordan Froidmont

Music by MINIMOMS"

Haken Continuum EaganMatrix Programming Tutorials

Published on Apr 24, 2016 EaganMatrix Programming

Playlist:
1. Haken Continuum EaganMatrix Programming Session 1 - Predefined Formulas
2. Haken Continuum EaganMatrix Programming Session 2 - Simple Formulas
3. Haken Continuum EaganMatrix Programming Session 3 - Barrels
4. Haken Continuum EaganMatrix Programming - Session 4
5. Haken Continuum EaganMatrix Programming - Session 5 - Shape Generators
6. Haken Continuum EaganMatrix Programming - Session #6 - Using the CVC
7. Haken Continuum EaganMatrix Programming Session 7 - Pedals
8. Haken Continuum EaganMatrix Programming Session8 - TEC Breath Controller
9. Haken Continuum EaganMatrix Programming - Session 9 - Simple Filters and Noise
10. Haken Continuum EaganMatrix Programming Session10 - Continuum as Audio DSP
11. Haken Continuum EaganMatrix Programming Session11 - Creating a Simple Organ
12. Initial Reactions Building Peter Pringle's Keyboard Extension for the Haken Continuum

GEISTERFAHRER - Heimfahrt

Published on Apr 28, 2016 GeisterFahrei

"Brandnew Geisterfahrer track.
All music was made with three MS-20,,,

Video and sounds by Matthias Schuster"

A Conversation with Make Noise - Superbooth16

Published on Apr 28, 2016 DivKidVideo

"It was great to get a chance to sit down with Tony Rolando from Make Noise musically and casually chat through some ideas. Set against the gorgeous backdrop that was the river Spree outside the Funkhaus in Berlin at Superbooth16 we chat through some ideas about integrated analogue and digital within the modular, make noise modules (obviously), ideas about storing 'states' and loads more."

SuperBooth 2016: Rebel Technology

Published on Apr 28, 2016 Synth Anatomy

"I was on SuperBooth this year for creating video content. More gear news will coming soon. Please support me on Patreon if you enjoy my content: https://www.patreon.com/synthanatomy?...

Martin from Rebel Technology demonstrated me their range of modules. My highlight here was the OWL module which include some much power and people can programming their own modules in this one module. From Oscillators, reverbs to other crazy things, all is possible here"