Patch of the Week 50: volca nubass + volca sample BREAKBEAT ACID JAM

Published on Mar 20, 2020 Korg

"The Korg volca nubass is the most performable acid bass synth out there – with a unique analog VTO (Vacuum Tube Oscillator) providing huge, fat analog sounds, plus the ability to randomize and evolve your transpose, slide, and accent settings, run this bass synth through an overdrive (in this case, Korg’s Nu:Tekt OD:S tube overdrive pedal kit) and add some volca sample drums for pure acid breakbeat bliss."

Korg Patch of the Week posts

Perfect Circuit Goes Online Only During Coronavirus Outbreak

via Perfect Circuit

"Covid-19 Update: In light of the recent statewide order, we have temporarily closed our Burbank showroom. We are still shipping online orders as usual, so please check out online or give us a call to make a purchase. Thank you for your continued support, stay safe & make music!💙"

Coronavirus [Episode 245]

Published on Mar 20, 2020 CatSynth TV

Synth bit at the end.

"As we shelter in place and weather the current COVID-19 pandemic, we thought we would share a little information about viruses and how they work, including the current coronavirus strain.

Background music features:
Samples from the Access Virus Ti
Tracktion BioTek virtual instrument
Arturia CMI V"

https://www.catsynth.com

KORG NTS-1 Editor and Sound Bank as VST and Standalone

Published on Mar 20, 2020 mller30161

"You can buy it on my homepage:
https://korg-nts-1-editor-soundbank.j...
Price: 5,90€ / $6.90
Editor and Sound Bank for the Korg "Nu:Tekt" NTS-1 compact, digital, monophonic synthesizer.
With the NTS-1 Editor you have direct access to all parameters and can save them as a sound file and load them back into the NTS-1 at any time.

In the PlugIn VST Version you can record the controller movements and how to integrate the NTS-1 into your project.

Editor Features:
- Complex sound changes
- Direct access to the sound parameters
- X-Y modulation of all parameters
- The Editor settings can be stored in a Soundbank. and loaded again.
- A Soundbank with 100 Sounds is included.
- With the "Random" Function new sounds can be generated quickly.

The editor is available for PC as VST / Standalone 32/64 bit,
and for MAC as VST / AU / Standalone 64 bit."

Roland Zenbeats Division 106 | Fresh Sounds

Published on Mar 20, 2020 Roland Zenbeats

"Available now in Roland Zenbeats: https://www.roland.com/us/products/ze...
Manipulate the fabric of space and time with Division 106 for SampleVerse. This expansion pack includes 27 presets and a unique Zenbeats skin, all inspired by the JUNO-106 and JUNO-60. Construct sweeping vistas with strings, expressive keys, and propulsive bass. Journey into the void with Division 106."

Transformers by Lisa Bella Donna Featuring New Moog One Update

via @moogmusicinc

"A new #MoogOne firmware update with more than 50 new patches is now available for registered owners!

To highlight the instrument's new features, synthesist Lisa Bella Donna has created this series of Moog One compositions designed to inspire"

"This collection of tracks is available for purchase (pay what you want), and 100% of profits will be donated to Sweet Relief in order to help artists in need.

‘Transformers’ is a series of compositions by Lisa Bella Donna created while exploring the new features of Moog One’s powerful expression engine. These patches were designed to inspire creativity while guiding you through the instrument’s vast possibilities. As each track evolves, imagine how these sounds can integrate with your workflow and your next musical creation."

first words ever heard in a feature film - The Jazz Singer; Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet

Published on Jan 4, 2013 Warner Bros. Entertainment

via Boing Boing:

"In 1927, Al Jolson spoke those words in The Jazz Singer, marking the end of the silent film age. (Of course, that film also featured Jolson in blackface which unfortunately was common at the time."

World on Pause - Novation Circuit Jam

Published on Mar 20, 2020 Gabe Miller Music

"A Novation Circuit jam that hopefully captures how I and others are feeling about the state of the world right now... Made with synth sounds by BoBeats and Tom Cosm and my free drums pack"

Friday Fun - M-Audio Venom Dreadbox Hypnosis

Published on Mar 20, 2020 sonicstate

"One thing I've found doing these in recent weeks - the process of just playing and improvising really soothes the soul - temporarily perhaps but its still a pleasant oasis. I can thoroughly recommend you try it.

This time I have the old M-Audio Venom an undeniably digital machine from some time ago, and with a pretty unique and angry sound, though it can do mellow too. I paired this up with the Dreadbox Hypnosis - which is a lovely performance FX unit - see our review.


Remember - 'Keep Calm and Play Synths'"

Also see my review and interview with Taiho Yamada here.

Noise Engineering Sale

via Noise Engineering

"When times are tough, it's always nice to have some new toys to play with. That's why we're having a sale! Use code 'NICE' at checkout for 10% off a module order up to $1,000, and a portion will go to charity as well! https://noiseengineering.us/shop"

Remember, if you can afford to pick up new gear, now is a great time to support boutique manufacturers and synth shops. You can find those that directly support MATRIXSYNTH on the right.