MATRIXSYNTH

LFO Waveshaping on the OB6

Published on Jul 15, 2018 Kris Lennox

"Illustration of the LFO on the OB6. The patch itself, like last night's Matrixbrute analog patch, took quite a while to make. But it's a great patch for illustrating the LFO. Note I'm intentionally limiting what I'm playing with in this vid i.e. no resonance sweeps etc.

The OB6 is a great sound design tool. Of course, I'd advise anyone considering purchasing the Obi to know the boundaries of the instrument (this can be said of any instrument, though. I've never purchased a 6-string guitar then complained about the lack of a 7th string) - but within these boundaries there is almost limitless potential. And the Obi tone needs no introduction.

This is a sample from a 30-40 minute take. I'm working on something at present that requires quite odd and unique sounds (also hence last night's vid). With synth sound design projects, I normally have an idea of the sound I want, and record what I 'think' the sound I want is - but play within a 'bandwidth parameter' whereby i'll go through various permutations of sounds. More often than not the sound I use is something found when playing within these bandwidths rather than the 'imagined' sound itself.

I find it good practice to simply hit record, then keep the end product as a 'sketchbook', as even something as short as a 5-second sample can have its place, given the correct project/concept.

It s also good to take a very objective approach to easily 'let go' of something. Generally, when listening back, i'll be thinking RE certain parts 'bin that, keep that part, bin that part, maybe that part, bin that' etc etc.

The latter point is an important one for anyone hoping to succeed in the commercial music industry. If you reach that stage, it is more than likely you'll have to present materials as an illustration of your work. And the response will be very objective/literal i.e. 'this could be useful, no use for this at present, that is pastiche, this is interesting' etc etc. If precious about work, hearing someone else call something you've created 'useless' probably won't sit too well! But it is very common - and isn't an insult i.e. something may, in fact, have no commercial use. Which is ok. It doesn't mean it has no value.

All best
Kris"

A History of Polyphony: Part 7- Hammond's "synthesizers!"

Part 7 added here.

Ensoniq SQ1 Plus Pitch Bend Repair

Published on Jul 15, 2018 Synthesizer Keith

"In this video I replace the potentiometers in the pitch and mod wheels of my Ensoniq SQ1 Plus. I also replace a broken key, and discuss the 7-bit pitch bend MIDI output of the SQ1.

All music in this video was composed and produced by Keith Robert Murray, exclusively on the Ensoniq SQ1 Plus."

MAGIC FLY cover by Arrayzable on Korg MS-20, Monologue, Blofeld, Mopho and others

Published on Jul 15, 2018 Arrayzable

"MAGIC FLY by french synthesizer band SPACE from 1977. This is a classic and I was bound to make a cover of this magnificent track sooner or later.

I won't get into trouble if you share!

I just got the Waldorf Blofeld, so I brought it in to do the pads, and I think it does a nice job :)

I got my beloved Commodore 64 for a little title screen in the background.

Enjoy the track mates!

As always live play with synths and sequencers.

Used in this track:

Korg MS-20 mini
Waldorf Blofeld
Korg Electribe EMX-1
Korg Monologue
DSI Mopho
Volca Bass
Korg X5DR
Monotribe
Korg Poly 800

Arrayzable"

Digitakt Jam Sessions #01: Summer Time! (and another Announcement in between :-) )

Published on Jul 15, 2018 umonox

"Hello my friends. Its been a while and in the future it may also take a while for a next Video to come from me. This time its some sort of a housy Tune i made with the Digitakt from Elektron.

Hope you enjoy it!

All the best,
umonox"

INSIDE Dave Smith (DSI) Prophet X synthesizer during repair

Published on Jul 15, 2018 encrust1

"My DSI Prophet X had a fault on delivery with the LFO Freq control. Exceptional service at DSI meant that a replacement PCB was dispatched to me immediately for DIY replacement (in the the UK).

This rough and ready video documents the process and gives a glimpse inside the Prophet X for those interested!

Sound taken from my ohter recent video - a demo using a patch I made"

And a demo:

Dave Smirt (DSI) Prophet X - long play demo of custom patch

Published on Jul 12, 2018

"This synth has massive sweet spots - you can tweak the sound in so many ways and it will still be musical and emotional. This video is of a patch I made called 'The City'. This is a single part (no layering/splitting)

Slider 1 = more LFO (and slight sample) modulation of main oscillators
Slider 2 = more high pass filter (from effects) and tweaking of other FX params
Mod wheel = open analog LPF and reduce FX reverb time
Aftertouch = more oscillator slop

No external processing whatsoever - what you hear is the sound straight out of the Prophet X.

Sorry the video isn't pin sharp. But please still watch in HDfor better audio quality."

DSI Prophet 08 Synthesizer

Published on Jul 14, 2018 LeWelsch Photo & Music

"3 Times Prophet 08 & VPS Avenger Drum

POV: @Home, Bern, Switzerland.

Copyright: LeWels©h MultiMediaLab, Bern, Switzerland."

Soundmit.off - SoundMit Spinoff Events

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Today was a great day in Torino with the first Soundmit Spinoff "Soundmit.off - Torino Music Garage Sale" with the precious support of ARTURIA, ARTURIA USER GROUP TORINO and ARTURIA USER GROUPS. Attached are some pics of the event.

The next full SoundMit will be held on November 3/4 2018 in Torino, Italy.

Update:

The next smaller soundmit.off event is set for September - details here.

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Roland 100m 182 Sequencer SN 100740

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"Vintage, very rare Roland System 182 sequencer, part of the system 100M. It's in near mint condition (see photos) and comes with 8-pin DIN cable. The serial number is: 100740.

Some information from internet:

A two channel, eight step analog sequencer for producing control voltage changes in sequence to produce such things as melodic patterns, patterned tone colour changes, etc.

In series mode, voltage sequences of up to 16 steps may be programmed.

In parallel mode, 2 independent voltages can be preset for each of up to 8 steps, or one of the channel outputs can be used to control the sequencer clock so the timing between each step in the sequence can be different.

Several sequencers may be used in series for longer sequences, or in parallel for more channels of simultaneous output.

Tempo control: 7sec-3ms (0.14Hz-33Hz)
Portamento: 0-10sec, channel 1 only
Gate Time: 10%-90%
CV Out: 0-3v/0-10v
Gate Out: +14v, Impedance 2kOhm
Tempo CV Input: 0-10v, Impedance 120kOhm
Trig. In: +5-15v more than 1ms, Impedance 50kOhm
End Pulse Out: +14v 10ms, Impedance less than 3.3kOhm"

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