Some Emulator pad action, relaxing in the studio

Published on Aug 28, 2018 SynthMania

"Playing some pads and other sounds on the Emulator 4 in the studio
0:10 Choir Filter - Music: improvised
1:27 Ghostly Voice 4 - Music: improvised
2:49 Slow&Long Violin (Chamberlin) Music: it's my "Ballad for Robert Moog"
4:10 TRON Flute - Music: theme of Lucignolo (Fiorenzo Carpi) - a key song of my childhood
5:33 TRON Men & Women - Music: improvised
6:21 Seq Synth - Music: improvised
7:20 Fog Voices - Music: improvised
MIDI controller keyboard: M-Audio Axiom 61"

Kawai SX-240 8 Voice Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer w/ Oak Sides & Tauntek Upgrade

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Modal Electronics 002 Own Patches by Rüdiger Gaenslen

"Some of my patches, which I programmed after I discovered my purchased Modal 002 these days. No internal or external FX used. It is just the Modal 002 pure without any mastering."

This one spotted and sent in via swissdoc

Vintage MOOG Opus-3 Keyboard Synthesizer SN 3585

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7 Patches with the Behringer Neutron

Published on Aug 28, 2018 Rishabh Rajan

"A tutorial video demonstrating some patching examples using the Behringer Neutron Semi-Modular synthesizer.
01 Kick Drum
02 Pulse Width Modulation
03 Vibrato
04 Shape Modulation
05 Hi-hat Tone
06 Clean Waveform
07 Sample & Hold Pattern"

Plonk's New Features In Firmware 1.11

Published on Aug 28, 2018 Intellijel

"The latest version of Plonk's firmware adds some exciting new features! Including separate control of the Resonator Pitch for frequency modulation, and the Noise Envelope can now modulate the high pass and low pass filter cutoffs. A gate delay has also been added to ensure that Plonk works perfectly with various other sequencers."

Dannysound - EN129 Analog Thru Zero Oscillator (Thonk)

Published on Aug 28, 2018 Thonk Synth DIY

"Available to buy here - https://www.thonk.co.uk/dannysound

A fully featured Analog Through Zero Oscillator. Capable of a wide array of tones and timbres. Go from rich melodic waves straight into FM craziness!

The EN129 Thru Zero Oscillator is an all analog triangle-core VCO specialising in frequency modulation. Analog thru-zero FM modulation produces a wide array of timbres particularly useful for bell like or percussive sounds.

Frequency modulation can be precisely dialled in thanks to a dedicated input attenuator and v/oct offset control. Logarithmic FM is also available via it’s own dedicated input with attenuator and both FM inputs have an LED to indicate incoming voltages. Simultaneous analog wave outputs include: Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Square and Pulse wave with Pulse Width Modulation.

The PWM control goes to zero at either end of it’s range, which is very useful for creating rhythmic sounds with voltage control. Furthermore the PWM control doubles up as waveshape modulation for the Sawtooth wave – gradually altering the waveform until it shifts half a cycle. The EN129 features Coarse and Fine frequency controls as well as an LFO mode.

LFO range is accessed via an LED pushbutton that also acts as the LFO speed indicator – the button will light up when the waveform moves through its positive cycle.

Features:

* Thru Zero linear FM
* Logarithmic FM
* Zero to zero pulse width modulation
* Sawtooth wave shape modulation
* Simultaneous outputs for: Sine, Triangle, Saw, Pulse & Square
* Coarse & Fine controls with LFO mode
* Genuine Rogan USA knobs (hex keys included)
* All Through-hole build – no SMD components!
* Width: 12HP
* Depth: 43mm"

Moog Interface Vol. 4, January - March 1984

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And They Shall Be Kings

Published on Aug 27, 2018 Audio Illustrator

A new piece from supporting MATRIXSYNTH member, James Newman.

"Audio illustrator James Newman and the James Newman Cinematic Orchestra are pleased to present 'And They Shall Be Kings'.

We are all caught in an epic battle, a war between two worlds, of spirit and of flesh. The timeless conflict of powers who would thwart what man was destined to be...kings and rulers.

This musical portrait is a reflection from the text of Revelation 5:10.

James Newman 's music can be purchased at: jamesnewman.bandcamp.com

Purchase "And They Shall Be Kings" here:
https://jamesnewman.bandcamp.com/trac..."

Roland Jupiter 8 Analogue Synth w/ Unique History

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"This is the King of Synthesisers and now extremely rare and sought after, which is reflected in the price. I was doing Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence with David Bowie and asked him which synth I should buy. Without a pause, he said 'A Roland Jupiter 8'. So I bought it - and hardly used it because really, I preferred the piano. So here it is, unmarked, covered and stored in my house for many years. As far as I know it's in perfect condition but I'm not an expert."

Curious who this is. Ryuichi Sakamoto did the soundtrack, but he was part of Yellow Magic Orchestra and definitely into synths. You wouldn't think he'd ask that question. David Sylvian of Japan contributed lyrics and did the vocals on the track "Forbidden Colours". This Jupiter-8 is in London. Not sure where either currently resides, but Sakamoto is from Japan and Sylvian is from the UK.

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