MATRIXSYNTH

BassMaster 85 - digitally analog synth

Published on Mar 17, 2018 Rhythms of buttocks

Digispark (ATTiny 85) as USB MIDI interface & oscillator
TDA 7052A as VCA
561ЛН2 (CD4069UB) as state variable filter

via Digispark

"The Digispark is an Attiny85 based microcontroller development board similar to the Arduino line, only cheaper, smaller, and a bit less powerful. With a whole host of shields to extend its functionality and the ability to use the familiar Arduino IDE the Digispark is a great way to jump into electronics, or perfect for when an Arduino is too big or too much.

The Digispark is shipped fully assembled except for the two included and easy to solder headers.

Here are the specs:

Support for the Arduino IDE 1.0+ (OSX/Win/Linux)
Power via USB or External Source - 5v or 7-35v (12v or less recommended, automatic selection)
On-board 500ma 5V Regulator
Built-in USB
6 I/O Pins (2 are used for USB only if your program actively communicates over USB, otherwise you can use all 6 even if you are programming via USB)
8k Flash Memory (about 6k after bootloader)
I2C and SPI (vis USI)
PWM on 3 pins (more possible with Software PWM)
ADC on 4 pins
Power LED and Test/Status LED"

Soviet synthesizer Ritm-2 sunset dance

Published on Jun 3, 2018 Rhythms of buttocks

"Soviet legendary synthesizer Ritm-2, sounds very strange. It's possible, that my new toy needs repair. OK! It will be repaired!"

Rush Vital Signs Synthesizer Tutorial - Roland JP-08 - Keyboard - Step Sequencer - How To Play

Published on Jun 3, 2018 Polaroids of the Pyramids

"This is a brief tutorial on programming the main synthesizer part of Rush's "Vital Signs" into the step sequencer of a Roland JP-08. I hope this is useful for someone learning this song. Here are the notes: CC GG EbEb GG AbAb EbEb BbBb AbAb The tempo is 140 bpm. I've also included some information on creating a synth patch for the sound.
Enjoy!"

WMD PDO MKii - Cascading Phase Modulation

Published on Jun 4, 2018 WMDevices

"The WMD Phase Displacement Oscillator MKii is an oscillator for Eurorack modular synthesizers capable of creating complex wave shapes with a high density of high frequency harmonics.

In this video, we demonstrate the sounds that one can make with the PDO. All with one drone, we show the range of sounds. From simple sine to harsh noise, this oscillator can do it all."

Modified Jen SX-1000 Preview

Published on Jun 4, 2018 Bogus Noise

"Exploring the beast on the workbench. Still a few more ideas I want to try adding, but it's coming along nicely!"

Can a cheap drum machine be BETTER? Arturia Sparkle reviewed

Published on Jun 4, 2018 loopop

"The Arturia Spark LE - or Sparkle has been around for quite some time, but I only came across it when I needed drum sounds for a clip I made a few weeks ago. I was scouring the web for good drum plugin with plenty of sounds, downloaded a demo of this and was impressed with how good it sounded. And when I saw you could get the hardware controller for Spark used on Reverb for around $100 and new for around $200, I decided to check it out.

If don't mind a hardware-software hybrid instrument, it's hard to beat the price/performance value of Arturia's Sparkle. Sparkle is rich in content, sounds, features and performance, and the interface that lets you access it all is very easy to learn and use. Sparkle doesn't use up much CPU resources, so if you have an old laptop or computer around the house, you can put together a drum machine with features and control that will make standalone drum machines jealous, at any price range."

Ants In Your Pants.... With the Tamron Fotovix - Using Ants for CV Audio

Published on Jun 4, 2018 LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

Jumpt to 3:35 for the audio.

"All the ants were popped back where i found them! they were only in the box for 10 minutes or so!"

Synth Hypnotica, June 3, 2018

Published on Jun 3, 2018 SynthMania

"Slow synth ambient style with Kilpatrick Audio PHENOL, Arturia MicroBrute, and Strymon BigSky"

Balancing Act | Hyve Touch Synth, Ciat-Lonbarde Plumbutter

Published on Jun 3, 2018 HAINBACH

"Support what I do by buying my music: https://hainbach.bandcamp.com/

After being surprised by a massive and beautiful summer rainfall in our holiday retreat, I recorded this piece using only the Hyve Touch Synth into a Ciat-Lonbarde Plumbutter. No edits, Valhalla Plate reverb on the master."