MATRIXSYNTH

Noise Techno With Drone Commander Siren Drone

Published on Apr 1, 2017 NoizeHack

"Frequency shifting, drone commandering, serge resonant eqing, plague bearing onto 1/4 inch tape."

$199.99 EMS "Synthi and the Composer" Album

This one is not an April Fools joke. You can actually find this album for sale behind the counter at Silver Platters Seattle. Call them if interested.

From the back cover
(note Peter Zinovieff is the man behind EMS):

"Synth and the Composer

Extracts of music realized with EMS Synths equipment.

SIDE A

Concert Music by:

Harrison Birtwistle
Peter Zinovieff
Tristram Cary
Delia Derbyshire
George Whitman

SIDE B

Television, Radio and Computer Music by:

Dudley Simpson
Delia Derbyshire
Malcom Clarke
David Vorhaus
Peter Zinovieff
Brian Hodgson

Demonstration record - Not to be sold or performed in public.

Stereo 33 1/3 rpm"

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Introducing the Sequential Circuits Prophet-15

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the full write-up.

Behringer Minimoog Model D Update - Working Prototype - Behringer to Donate All Proceeds to Moog

An update via Uli:

"Allow me to provide you with an update.

The Model D prototype is now up and running and all functions seem to be working well.

Next week our system engineer will go through a rigorous testing procedure and meticulously compare every stage with the MiniMoog reference sample.

Next is the MIDI software implementation which will take around 1-2 weeks.

We expect the metal, plastic and wood sample parts to come in within the next two weeks and provided all goes well, we should be able to showcase a complete working sample by middle of April.

Please bear in mind that we are still many months away from shipping this synth as metal and plastic tooling has not yet started.

We have also not done any EMC and safety testing which can possible delay the project; depending on the test result we might need another board spin.

Thanks for the great input many of you have provided.

Uli"

As for Behringer donating all proceeds to Moog? Um, what day is it today? Oh yeah... I guess not.

Update: Just to be clear, the bit on proceeds going to Moog was an April Fools joke on this site only, not from Behringer.

Hexinverter Unveils Groundbreaking Synthesis Technology

Published on Apr 1, 2017 Hexinverter Électronique

The Mutant Chicken's Design - a Labour of Love

Published on Apr 1, 2017 Hexinverter Électronique

"Research and development of the revolutionary Mutant Chicken has been quite a journey. There were times when the whole project seemed in doubt and only bloody-minded commitment kept us going.

Here are a few moments from the long and arduous path to this, our most ambitious project yet (this video contains heightened emotions and some bad language)..."

"Hexinverter Électronique is proud to announce the latest breakthrough in music and studio technology! A culmination of years of research and sonic experimentation have led us to this new method of sound synthesis.

You've probably already caught wind of the buzz surrounding modular synthesizers, but this innovative new product will probably change your mind if you've been on the fence about starting a modular system.

More information about this revolutionary product can be found here: http://www.hexinverter.net/mutant-chi...

Video: Johann Baron Lanteigne
Audio: Adam Ing"

Ableton Introduces Sax for Live

Published on Apr 1, 2017 Ableton

"Does your sax game need changing? Then get ready for your sax game to get changed. Download Sax for Live for free: https://www.ableton.com/blog/sax-for-...

After countless years on our most un-requested feature list, and more than days of detailed sampling, sound design, and engineering, today is the day that now sees Sax for Live proudly unleashed to the world.

What can Sax for Live do for you? In the words of beta tester Jazzy Terry, “I haven’t touched my sax in months.”
- Jazzy Terry

You too can discover a brand new, meticulously sample-based woodwind instrument that’s been pushed, prodded and processed into completely new saxophonic dimensions. Download it for free below and let a new wind blow through your music."

Introducing the KORG Volca C Model D & a New Monologue C

"Melville NY - - April 1, 2016 - - With the latest edition of the ever-growing volca series, it’s all about tasty toms, and chocolate beats. volca cake starts the beginning of a popular, new drive from Korg after many requests from volca owners and their family members. Volca Cake provides earth-shattering flavours that can be enjoyed while playing any volca or monologue, ot when you're away from your beloved instruments. It’s the perfect addition to any volca or desktop hardware set to bring prevent plumeting sugar levels for the concerned user in the studio or on stage.

As opposed to generating sounds, volca cake provides giant chocolate taste sensations. The Monologue (or Vanillalogue) also released today looks just like the real thing and is oozing with chocolate and wafer-style keys (not full size).

'The volca series has consistently brought renewed attention to classic groove machines and historical synthesis. It now has a new focus. This time, it's the most important taste in the dining room and at children's birthday parties,” shares James Sajeva, Director of Technology Brands for Korg USA, Inc. Like all volcas, cake has a personality all its own, and combining it with other volcas or any other hardware adds unique chocolate character and crumbs to users’ setups. You can't connect it with other volcas, minilogue, electribe or SQ-1, and there is no MIDI to worry about. It's just pure glutony in a synth-shaped cake. And should you be a vanilla fanboy or fangirl the Vanillalogue is an upcoming fresh new take on the Monologue we can't wait to share with you.'"

via Ask Audio

Moog Sub Phatty & Moog Mother 32

Published on Apr 1, 2017 3rdStoreyChemist

"Jamming with the Sub Phatty & Mother 32 synthesisers synced together.
Sub Phatty MIDI Out to Mother 32 MIDI In. Mother 32 output to Sub Phatty Audio In.

No further processing except for normalisation."

MODIFIED SINGING BASS / TROUT HACK WALKTHROUGH #circuitbent #howto

Published on Apr 1, 2017 LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

"This fish officially got BATTERED .... get it? come up with some more fish jokes!!

Hour challenge! to hack this singing trout to get it to make different sounds. and work with a synth or by itself.

i have a patreon with some great incentives! https://www.patreon.com/lookmumnocomp...

these processes can be repeated with loads of toys! take stuff apart, break it, make it work again and modify it"