Minijam Studio by Roman Groschen

Published on Nov 12, 2017 Roman Groschen

"Patchblocks Minijam Studio
Sunday afternoon Jam"

Chromeo’s Californian Studio is a Synth Wonderland

Published on Nov 20, 2017 FACTmagazine

"Masters of funk.

Montreal duo Chromeo are electro funk legends, with a career that stretches back to 2002 and classics like 'Fancy Footwork' to their name. With a new single out and a fifth album on the way, we decided to pay a visit to their studio in Burbank, CA where they've been recording for the past year.

Here the duo walked us through the vintage synths that have shaped their sound, from the Juno-106 to the Elka Synthex. They also told us how Steely Dan inspired their studio location, gave us some insider tips on starting a synth collection and even recorded a FACT jingle. Watch it above."

Moog Music Black Friday Sale

via Moog Music

"BLACK FRIDAY SALE
Now through December 3rd

SUBTRACTED SYNTHESIZERS
Up to 30% off the following select Moog instruments: Minimoog Model D, Minimoog Voyager XL, Sub Phatty, Minitaur, Mother-32, Werkstatt-01, Etherwave Theremins, Theremini, Moogerfoogers & Minifoogers.
Discount available only at participating U.S. Moog Dealers

NEW MOOG SOFTWEAR
Receive 20% off all Moog apparel and merch using the promo code TURKEYMOOG at checkout.
Discount available on moogmusic.com to U.S. Residents only.

The Black Friday Sale ends Midnight EST on Sunday, Dec. 3rd. 20% off online discount code good for U.S. Residents only."


See the dealers on the right here on MATRIXSYNTH!

Akai Announces MPC 2.0 Software Update

via Akai

"AKAI PROFESSIONAL UNLEASH NEW CREATIVE POSSIBILITIES WITH RELEASE OF HIGH-POWERED MPC 2.0 SOFTWARE

Next generation of acclaimed flagship beat-production software introduces a number of powerful new composition and performance features to the Music Production Center experience

Cumberland, RI USA (November 20, 2017) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced the official release of MPC 2.0. Released after an extensive beta testing period, MPC 2.0 is compatible with Mac and PC, works either alone as your main DAW or integrates seamlessly into your DAW of choice as a VST, AU, AAX plug-in. Sporting a redesigned, easy-to-use interface, MPC 2.0 represents a huge leap forward in the beat-production software category by adding a formidable set of new features including:

• Audio track recording
• Real-time time-stretching and pitch-shifting
• Audio and MIDI drag-and-drop
• Redesigned user interface
• Ableton Link support
• 64-bit audio
• Bluetooth 4.0 MIDI support
• Advanced signal routing capability – submixes FX returns, multi-output support
• Reimagined mixer layout
• Enhanced Q-Link control

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Bastl SoftPop Synth Demo

Monterey

Published on Nov 20, 2017 Worwell

"Eurorack patch with Verbos Harmonic Oscillator, Rings, DLD and Big Sky."

Arcology | Ambient Eurorack Modular Synthesizer

Published on Nov 20, 2017 Lightbath

"✶ PERFORMANCE NOTES ✶

Arcology
October 31, 2017
Arcosanti, AZ

I had the fortune of visiting Arcosanti for a few days and meeting some wonderful souls while learning about architect Paolo Soleri's vision of the city as an organism for the transformation of the individual and evolution of the species. It's an inspiring place, and while there, I took the opportunity to create a mandala piece (https://youtu.be/rFeHbZPXUd4) and this modular piece shot on top of The Vaults at sunset.

Learn more about Arcosanti → http://arcosanti.org

✶ PATCH NOTES ✶

Live performance multitracked on Zoom F8 and mixed in Logic with compression, eq, and effects.

This patch is my current performance patch, sans effects. After completing the mandala piece I had less than an hour before sunset and the light was already fading. So I packed up, grabbed my synth and camera gear and headed to the highest point at Arcosanti—the roof of The Vaults. To save time I decided to go Eurorack-only, no external effects. Compositionally, I had zero prep. I just turned the system on, quickly tuned, and went for it.

Voices:

1. STOs → Opto → Belgrad → Rainmaker → F8 Ch 1-2
2. Rings → T-Wrex → Sisters → Clouds → Morphagene → F8 Ch 3-4"

Korg Volca FM Ambient Jam with Poly app & MS-70CDR

Published on Nov 20, 2017 Slenterende Beer

"I got inspired by other people using the Poly iOS app in their improvisations, so I decided to try it myself.

The Poly app generates notes in a defined range, resulting in polyrhythmic patterns. These notes are sent via MIDI to the Volca FM, which itself plays a loop of a few notes. I decided to with the Xylophone FM patch, without extra edits, just knob tweaking. The FM is connected to the Zoom MS-70CDR, which adds the delay and reverb. The output of the Zoom is sent to the Behringer UCA202 USB sound card, which is in turn connected to the iPhone 7 that is used for recording the video and audio."

iTunes: Poly - MVStudio - Free!

cwejpad

Published on Nov 20, 2017 nnoiz Papp

"controlling Cwejman QMMF-4, VCO-2RM, ADSR-VC2, Verbos Scan&Pan with ipad and Midi Touch. MUC800 midi interface"

Synth jam: POMPERS #1 [ARP Odyssey, KORG Volca FM, MS-20, ROLAND Juno-106]

Published on Nov 20, 2017 Synthezaur

"Just some little thing I made yesterday. Multitrack recording to Ableton Live, with a little warmth from my Akai multitrack.

Instruments:
Arp Odyssey Rev. 2, Korg Volca FM, Korg MS-20 mini, Roland Juno 106s, Dave Smith Instruments Prophet '08, Elektronika EM-25

Effects:
Soundtoys Little Plate, Soundtoys Primal Tap, Arturia MiniFilter V and some EQ from Ableton

Recording devices:
Akai X201D, Focusrite Saffire Pro 40

Sorry for bad light."