synth4ever Synth studio tour + synthesizer reviews / home studio tour

Published on Mar 22, 2017 synth4ever

No demos, just synth talk which many will enjoy. List of synths and when they come in below.

"synth4ever's home music studio, synth collection & studio tour, and synthesizer reviews.

Synth & home studio tour timecodes (linear order):

00:00 - Intro
01:49 - Kawai K3
04:28 - Novation Supernova 2
06:57 - Alesis Andromeda A6
09:41 - Waldorf Q
11:49 - Kawai K5000S
13:39 - Roland JD-800
17:03 - Roland D-50
20:07 - DSI Poly Evolver
22:54 - Roland V-Synth
26:24 - Korg DS-8
28:30 - Yamaha DX7-II FD
30:28 - Yamaha DX5
33:49 - Korg DW-8000
36:42 - Akai AX60
38:59 - Roland JX-10
41:47 - Yamaha CS-30
45:19 - Yamaha SK-30
48:01 - Yamaha CS-50
56:06 - Access Virus B
57:31 - Waldorf XT
59:25 - Yamaha TG33
01:01:14 - Kawai SX-210
01:03:40 - Akai AX80
01:06:41 - Fender-Rhodes Chroma Polaris
01:09:49 - Korg Polysix
01:11:34 - Yamaha AN1x
01:14:50 - Yamaha CS-15
01:17:32 - Conclusion"

Mattoverse Rhythm Division Drone into Dr. Scientist Bit Quest

Published on Mar 22, 2017 mattoverse

Recapped Roland Jupiter 4 w/ MIDI I/O

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"Cosmetically in great shape and electronically in future proofed condition. A complete professional overhaul was done this year at Waveformless which included a complete recap of every voice card, power supply, and programmer board, a tuning and calibration. Every key was cleaned and all sliders and knobs have been fully lubricated and throughly cleaned.

The FULL MIDI I/O kit was installed which includes both the expanded memory section as well as all the page 2 functions. The I/O MIDI kit comes in two options and some owners choose to install only one component, this Jupiter 4 has the complete full kit. This allows for total control over MIDI for all the sliders on the JP4. Not only that but a MIDI output is also installed, which means you can actually record slider movements and keyboard playing straight from the Jupiter 4 into your favorite sequencer. The I/O MIDI Kit for the JP4 is the most comprehensive MIDI solution. Not only that, but it uses a faster CPU so MIDI triggering is absolutely lightning fast. If you want to synchronize the arpeggiator to MIDI there are many options for dividing down the MIDI clock, but it will work just as the original did over the trigger input as well.

You will be hard pressed to find a better Jupiter 4 anywhere. A lot of money was invested into creating the most stable, fully tuned, and fully integrated for 2017 Jupiter 4 that's ready for serious use. It sounds absolutely superb and the tuning is rock solid due to the extensive recapping of each individual voice card."

Melu Instruments Freak

Published on Mar 22, 2017 Perfect Circuit Audio

"Freak from Melu Instruments is a dual digital phase synchronized oscillator for use in Eurorack modular synthesizers. Both oscillators can be phase synchronised to each other, each with dedicated audio outputs. This allows one to process both oscillators separately, providing a sharp and well defined tone for bass and leads. The modulator, which can reach audio-rate frequencies, helps to create a complex and interesting timbre reminiscent of early Casio phase modulation synthesizers and DX7-style FM."

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0-Coast Science: Avoiding "Pinning"

Published on Mar 22, 2017 MAKEN0ISE

"Control voltage opens up the palette of a synthesizer far beyond what is possible when controlling only by hand. Understanding how control voltage works in the confines of a parameter you are controlling is key to its deliberate use. In this video we’ll demonstrate voltage range and polarity using the 0-Coast’s Multiply parameter."

New Folktek Mescaline - Desktop or Eurorack Patchable Sem-Modular Synthesizer

Published on Mar 22, 2017 Sir Folktek

"Details of the folktek synthesizer system called 'Mescaline'. On Indiegogo 2/22/2017 until 3/05/2017"

Playlist:
Folktek Mescaline synthesizer system Described
Folktek Mescaline, first patch, live play edit *
Folktek Mescaline little clicky beats I enjoy. live sounds, live patch (2)
Folktek Mescaline Drones and slow reverberated sequence
Folktek Mescaline live play, live patch long sequence

Details via the Indiegogo campaign:

"Mescaline is a synth design by Folktek which merges art, design and synthesis into a tool which encourages exploration and experimentation in sound. A synthesizer system with a different approach which works standalone or within the eurorack modular system.

This work is created by Arius Blaze and has been continuously developed and revised for two years.

Mescaline is a 3 part synthesis and sequencing system designed for experimentation.

Our offer of this price is lower than the dealer price for the complete system or individual parts. By helping us to pay for the completion of this system, you're becoming a part of the production.

The price of the complete system will normally be $699usd beyond this campaign!!!

If you missed this campaign, preorder will be on the folktek site at the regular price."

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Moog Drone (with some bass too)

Published on Mar 22, 2017 NoizeHack

"Feeding my recent Moog obsession with a Mother 32, Minitaur and MF-107 Freqbox. Also used two SQ-1s and a Volca Beats and a DIY Synth.

Drone from Mother 32 into Freq Box, bass from Minitaur, drums Volca Beats, high pitch beeping synth DIY synth. Volca Beats and DIY synth are run through boss distortion pedals. Recorded onto 1/4" reel to reel, most of the hiss is from the DS-1 and not the tape, but it does a convincing emulation of tape hiss."

Hyve Touch Synth Now on Kickstarter

You all should be familiar with the Hyve Touch synthesizer featured numerous times here on MATRIXSYNTH.

The Hyve Touch is now seeking funding on Kickstarter here. There are both DIY and pre-built options.

The following are some details for those new to the Hyve Touch:

"Hyve Touch Synthesizer is a fun, expressive musical instrument that anyone can make and play. It responds to human touch, even your slightest finger movements give you powerful control. Turning these gestures into sound allows you to play music like never before.

Expressive touch, analog synth

Slide your fingers across the surface to explore new ways to touch sound. It’s a 60-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer that is controlled by pressure, horizontal, and vertical movements of each finger on the surface. Even the smallest wiggle of your finger makes the sound come alive, giving expression to the music you make.

Explore and harmonize

Notes on the Hyve are arranged so that you can easily explore harmonies and tone combinations with small movements of your finger.

The bottom half is arranged like a piano keyboard. Each key senses pressure, vertical position, and horizontal position. Moving vertically allows you to sweep through octaves and harmonically combine them into evolving tones. Horizontal movements push the sound right and left in stereo. Touching the bottom row causes a pressure-controlled pitch bend.

The top half uses a hexagon grid to put notes that sound good together right next to each other. Every adjacent note is harmonically related: straight up is a perfect 5th, up to the right is a major 3rd, and up to the left is a minor 3rd. This means that one finger can play a chord and slide to the next chord in the song. Each hexagon also senses pressure and horizontal position like the bottom half."

OTO MACHINES BAM INTERFACE GUIDE

Published on Mar 22, 2017 once upon a synth

"This is a tutorial on how to use the OTO Machines BAM. I go over each part of the interface and explain all the different options and settings. I'm using a Korg Volca Bass as a sound source (off screen). The BAM is a very simple unit to operate and you can access 90% of the functionality directly on the front panel. There are some hidden settings available but these aren't critical to every day use. In my opinion the interface is really well designed."

LudoWic - A Green Painted Garden (ft. Tom Broshuis)

Published on Mar 22, 2017 ludoWic music - previous posts

[Gear spotting: Trautonium, synthesizers.com and white YuSynth DIY modulars, Ekdahl Moisturizer, Minimoog, KORS MS synths, Aka MPC 2000XL]

LudoWic - 'A Green Painted Garden' (feat. Tom Broshuis)
Stream and buy: https://LudoWic.lnk.to/AGreenPaintedG...

https://www.LudoWic.com

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Track credits:

Produced by: LudoWic
Music written and performed by: Thijs Lodewijk and Tom Broshuis
Mixed by: Jos Driessen and LudoWic at Sandlane Recording Facilities
Mastered by: Ivo Severijns for Music Matters
Recorded at: Ursulinenkapel, Tilburg

Distributed and sold by: Black Screen Records / Wic Recordings

Copyright (C)(P) 2017 Wic Recordings / Black Screen Records Published by: BMG/Talpa. All rights reserved.

All rights of the producer and owner of the work reproduced reserved.
Unauthorized copying, hiring, lending, public performances and broadcasting of this record prohibited.

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