MATRIXSYNTH

5U // Corsynth - C104 Odyssey of Sound VCO

Published on Jan 19, 2017 DiscoverNoise

Playlist:
5U // Corsynth - C104 Odyssey of Sound VCO - Part 1 - Waveforms & frequency range
5U // Corsynth - C104 Odyssey of Sound VCO - Part2 - Function overview

Dave Smith Instruments Introduces the REV2 16-voice Analog Poly Synth

Published on Jan 19, 2017 Dave Smith Instruments

"All sounds created on the REV2. Introducing the all new 16-voice analog REV2 poly synth!"

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And the official press release follows. Ships April 2017 with a MAP of $1499.

"Prophet ’08 Successor Boasts Expanded Polyphony, Digital Effects, Waveshaping Capabilities

Anaheim, CA—January 19, 2017—Dave Smith today announced the REV2, a new 16-voice analog synthesizer designed to be a successor to their popular Prophet ’08 poly synth. Like its predecessor, the REV2 features two DCOs per voice, and Curtis filters at the heart of its sound engine, but boasts a number of significant enhancements designed to make it more powerful.
As Dave Smith puts it, “The Prophet ’08 has been a real road warrior for 10 years now and people still love it. But we felt it was time to update it with new technology and new features and, at the same time, lower its cost.” Smith continued: “The REV2 is essentially the result of our effort to enhance and improve everything we could about the original Prophet ’08 and, in many cases, double its power.”

The most obvious difference between the REV2 and its predecessor is polyphony. The REV2 has 16-voices as its standard configuration — twice the polyphony of the Prophet ’08 (though an 8-voice option is also available). Since the synth features bi-timbral operation, two completely independent sounds can be stacked or split — layered together or assigned to two different zones on the keyboard.

The essence of its sound comes from two DCOs (plus a sub-octave generator on oscillator 1) per voice, with 4 waveshapes (sawtooth, triangle, sawtooth + triangle, and pulse) and a 2/4 pole low-pass, resonant Curtis filter per voice. These are the same filters used not only in the Prophet ’08, but also in many classic instruments of the ’70s and ’80s. A new feature unique to the REV2 is waveshape modulation. You can vary the “pulse width” of any of the four waveforms by manually dialing in a desired waveshape width or by using an LFO or other modulation source for continuously shifting timbre.

An effects section provides reverb, delays (standard and BBD), chorus, phase shifter, ring modulation, and distortion. In stacked or split voice mode, you can apply a different effect to each layer. Effects parameters can be modulated through the mod matrix, which is twice as extensive as its predecessor, with 8 individual slots and many more sources/destinations.

A new polyphonic step sequencer allows up to 64 steps and up to 6 notes per step. A different sequence can be created for each layer when working in stacked or split voice mode. A separate gated sequencer functions as a modulation source, allowing you to create up to 4 different 16-step sequences for complex modulation. Sequences allow ties and rests, and can sync to an external MIDI clock. The arpeggiator features note repeats, re-latching, and can be synced to external MIDI clock, as well. Other improvements include a premium-quality, five-octave, semi-weighted keyboard with velocity and channel aftertouch, an integrated power supply, USB support, and a crisp OLED display.

'We’ve created a monster,' joked Smith, 'and I mean that in the best possible way.'

The REV2 has a projected ship date of April 2017 with a MAP of $1499 for the 8-voice version and $1999 for the 16-voice version."

https://www.davesmithinstruments.com/product/rev2/

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Dave Smith Instruments & Pioneer DJ TORAIZ AS-1 Official Introduction

Published on Jan 18, 2017 Pioneer DJ

"More than ever, producers are making tracks using electronic instruments such as synthesizers and drum machines. And now, in collaboration with Dave Smith Instruments, we’ve created a new monophonic synthesizer for music production and live performances: the TORAIZ AS-1. The synth is the second musical instrument in our TORAIZ series that brings new creative possibilities to the studio and stage, and its release follows the launch of our popular TORAIZ SP-16 live sampler in August 2016.

The TORAIZ AS-1 is driven by a fully programmable, true analog synthesis engine based on the discrete analog circuitry in Dave Smith Instruments’ Prophet-6 synthesizer – a modern reboot of his classic Prophet-5. Working closely with Dave Smith himself, we’ve created a synth that produces powerful analog sound and makes an ideal addition to the set-ups of professional and aspiring producers.

Our experience in making DJ equipment and production gear has been poured into the development of the new synth’s user interface and performance features. The intuitive controls include parameter knobs that let you make both subtle and dramatic changes to the tone of your music to create your own personalised sound. You can use the touchpad-style keyboard and slider to manipulate sounds during performances. And it’s easy to manipulate the seven on-board effects, which – with the addition of a brand-new digital distortion – come from the Prophet-6 synth.

You can connect the TORAIZ AS-1 synth to the TORAIZ SP-16 live sampler via MIDI and use the sampler’s sophisticated sequencer to create even more complex patterns with the powerful analog sounds you’ve created in the synthesizer. Together, the two TORAIZ instruments can be connected to your DJM mixer via Pro DJ Link and MIDI, creating a set-up where the CDJs play the track, the TORAIZ SP-16 adds loops and one-shots, and the TORAIZ AS-1 generates unique analog leads in sync with the BPM of the music.

The TORAIZ AS-1 will be available from March"

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Lightfinger's Circuit Patches Volume 1

Published on Jan 18, 2017 Lightfinger

"This video showcases 18 of the 41 patches in Lightfinger's Novation Circuit Patch Collection Volume 1.
These patches are available for purchase at http://novationcircuitpatches.com
Science is real."

4MS Dual Looping Delay Demo

Published on Jan 18, 2017 Russell E.L. Butler

"I've always loved 4ms and their approach to modular synthesis. They create modules that have incredibly musical and experimental applications.

In the video I demonstrate 3 different uses of the Dual Looping Delay.

The first patch consists of a Tip Top Audio SD808 being triggered by an Intellijel uStep. The uStep and the DLD are clocked by a Make Noise Tempi. The kick that comes in is a Tip Top Audio BD808

The second patch is created by a Cwejman VM-1, which is sequenced by a Korg SQ-1.

The third patch utilizes a drone the Cwejman VM-1. The DLD's Hold inputs are triggered by the Loop A and B outputs. The Time inputs are being modulated by two channels from the Make Noise Maths."

Teenage Engineering PO-32 Tonic Videos by Kalle Paulsson

Published on Jan 19, 2017 Kalle Paulsson

Playlist:

1.Teenage Engineering PO-32 Tonic: Effects
"A tweak-through of the 16 effects on two patterns."

2. Teenage Engineering PO-32 Tonic: Sounds
"A tweak-through of the 16 factory sounds of the PO-32."

3. Teenage Engineering PO-32 Tonic: Jam
"A quick jam on the PO-32, lots of fun building up beats and jamming with them."

4. Teenage Engineering PO-32 Tonic: Transfer from Microtonic
"Simple transfer of a pattern from the Microtonic VST to the PO-32, then playing around a bit with the result!"

Make Noise 0-Coast + Korg SQ-1 + Modular

Published on Oct 4, 2016 Kalle Paulsson

"The 0-Coast is a beautiful machine that plays very nicely with the SQ-1 and my modular.

Used Quicktime to record stereo audio through my USB mixer, with the iPhone as camera through screen sharing, hence the onscreen icons. :-D"