MATRIXSYNTH

Strumming the Continuum

Published on Oct 9, 2017 Christophe Duquesne

"I started designing a strumming preset for the Continuum some weeks ago. At first it was mainly a game ("is it possible to do it ?"), but it appears to be very fun to play ! so here is a small demo of it.

Every sound (except drums) is coming from the Continuum (the effect processing is done internally using the layer feature, one preset processing the output of another one). The main preset is using the Touche feature of the Continuum and the Touche area is using all 3 axis: X for strumming, Z for strumming harder, and Y for damping. So that's 3 axis for both hands. The little black bar on the left side is just to help staying in the strumming area (if you start strumming outside of the area, it will not strum at all).

This demo is very 'guitar style' (Ok, you can say I'm a frustrated guitar player) but of course one of the interesting thing will be to play that way with all sorts of sounds."

Novation Peak Review - BBoyTechReport.com

Published on Oct 8, 2017 BBoy Tech Report

Synthfest 2017 Videos by Sonistate

Published on Oct 9, 2017 sonicstate

Playlist:

1. Synthfest 2017: Tasty Chips GR-1 Granular Synth

First outing for the much anticipated Tasty Chips GR-1 Granular synth. In the flesh it certainly looks tasty, the design of the GUI really makes a lot of sense and has a wonderful ease of use.

Check our Awesome MAX4Live Synth: http://bit.ly/wavejunction

2. Synthfest 2017: Reon Driftboxes Coming To The UK

Small Japanese manufacturer Reon hada range of Driftboxes on show at the Koirg booth, Korg are looking to bring in the units for distribution early next year. With three analogue synth voices, a mixer and a CV sequencer, they have a unique take.

3. Synthfest 2017: iConnectivity PlayAudio12 Disaster Proof Live Production

We have a look at the new iConnectivity PlayAudio12 - the system which had redundant audio and MID switching for live production. One computer fails - no problem.

4. SynthFest 2017: Expert Sleepers General CV

The new Expert Sleepers General CV offers a way to harness the power of a well specified General MIDI chip into your Eurorack modular setup, with 5 dedicated controls, numerous CV, clock and trigger inputs, you can add multiple voices, sequences and other GM sounds.
Synthfest was the first official release of the new Expert Sleepers General CV - a Eurorack module which brings the General MIDI sounds into your Eurorack.

5. Synthfest 2017: Abstrakt Data

New Modules from Eurorack manufacturer Abstrakt Data - AD50 Triple VCA, AD51 Envelope Generator, AD60 4x4 mixer, plus a quick look at a new prototypes of the AD31 Event Boss - pattern manipulator and the AD40 analog VCO with waveshaping.

6. Synthfest 2017: Analogue Solutions SynthBoxes

Synthblocks from Analogue Solutions, Mr Hyde - analogue filter and audio rate LFO, and Strangelove- ring mod with LFO and on board delay. Both feature patchability for integration into modular world. Also on show was Treadstone - a complete analogue synth voice in a pedal size package.

7. Synthfest 2017: iSotonik Studios Max For Live Devices

A selection of Max For Live devices from various developers associated with iSotonik Studios - some interesting applications for integrating MAX For Live with your setup.

SynthFest UK 2017 Round-Up by Sound on Sound

Published on Oct 9, 2017 Sound On Sound magazine

Check out the Powertran Transcendent Polysynth at :21.

"Saturday 7 October saw the UK’s biggest synthesizer event return to Sheffield for its second year. Organised by Sound On Sound magazine, Synthfest UK is a celebration of all things synth, with an exhibition hosting manufacturers, retailers and universities, as well as a seminar programme with big names in the synth world and a Modular Meet where people could show off their own rigs."

Roland Studio Electronic SE02 Sound Demos by Cray

Published on Oct 9, 2017 Cray

Roland Studio Electronics SE-02

Published on Oct 9, 2017 Cray

"Rhythm Metalique"

DM1 Mac V3.1- Beat Making Machine For macOS

Published on Oct 9, 2017 Fingerlab

"We are introducing a new version of DM1 for mac.
DM1 V3.1 including a new instrument mode witch allow you to add bass, chords and melody to your rhythm, with 6 instruments: Piano, Korg MicroPreset, Cello, Clavinet, Marimba and MiniLogue.

We added 48 new drum kits and 5 new FX: Enveloppe Filter, Dub Delay, Noise Gate, Texturizer and Robotizer

Swing slider added to fullscreen display

DM1 for mac 3.1 ready MacOS HighSierra

Best

Fingerlab team
www.fingrlab.net"

3 ways to use your PHONE as a synth Multi FX engine

Published on Oct 9, 2017 loopop

"Effects can take your synth sounds to a whole new level. If your synth doesn't have any built in FX, a great multi channel, multi effect system might be sitting in your pocket.

In this video:
1. Using Effects apps
2. Setting up multiple effects chains (iOS)
3. Setting up effects chains on multiple inputs (iOS)

Used in this clip:
Novation Circuit Mono Station
Arturia AudioFuse
iRig from IK Multimedia
PO-20 from Teenage Engineering
iPhone 7 Plus from Apple
The stand is HERO by Cremacaffe -
http://cremacaffedesign.com/hero/"