MATRIXSYNTH

KORG Monotron vs KORG Monotron Delay (The Monotron Shootout)

video upload by poorness studios

"I managed to find a KORG Monotron on the used market and decided to compare it to my KORG Monotron Delay. They both have some cool features and they're both very cool gadgets for the price. In this video I attempt to compare and contrast them.

Intro @ 0:00
Logistics & Overview @ 0:48
Monotron Internal Audio @ 3:09
Monotron External Audio @ 6:59
Montron Delay Internal Audio @ 8:45
Monotron Delay External Audio @ 10:37
Summary @ 13:26"

Takaab: No nonsense modules from Thailand

video upload by Synth Diy Guy

"Taking a good look at the VCO's little helper, the RLFO and the D308 Vintage drive module from Takaab modular in Thailand!
More info here: https://www.siammodular.com/products

https://www.quincasmoreira.com/
https://www.patreon.com/quincas

STAY NOISY!"

Noise Engineering Plugin Beta

Episode 38: Noise Engineering Plugin Beta video upload by The Modular Clubhouse

"A quick intro to the Noise Engineering Plugin beta collection.
Midi file curtesy of Clemens Wijers Music Productions."

Synth Design Podcast // E.10 // Tony Rolando, Make Noise

video upload by Synthux Academy

"Co-edited with Teunis Marseille, who's also responsible for the motion graphics and music you're hearing on every episode. Check out his work here: www.instagram.com/teueunis

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Make Noise interfaces are like a riddle. They remind me of minimalistic art pieces from the early 20th century - inviting you to question geometric compositions of mysterious lines and shapes. These instruments purposefully do not give a straight answer but hint towards a direction one could take.

This is a deliberate design decision that aims to shape the way musicians use a Make Noise instrument.

The design invites a particular kind of composer - one that will dare to explore an untrodden path, in the search for exceptional sounds and performance along the way. The interface is like a guide, a map of sorts, that can be read in various ways.

The Strega, in particular, is interesting because of its unconventional signal path. This is not your traditional "voice", to say the least. Placing the delay/reverb in the center of the circuit directly affects the interaction with the instrument and the kind of sounds that will come out of it.

In this conversation, we dive into the challenges of designing an instrument like the Strega - a synthesizer that was made in close collaboration with artist Alessandro Cortini."

Neutral Labs Elmyra Synthesizer in Black

Neutral Labs Elmyra Synthesizer Product Video upload by Finn Glink

You can find demos of the white model in previous posts here.

Shift Register Shenanigans With The Synth Tech E102 And Friends

video upload by John L Rice

"A quick video of some shift register experiments for fun! And yes, the E102 is a Eurorack module temporarily mounted in my largest 5U system, one day I'll properly re-panel it! ;-)

Index:
0:00 Beginning
0:18 Frère Jacques Basics
2:48 Frère Jacques Randomized
5:00 Frère Jacques In Disguise
7:52 End

Gear Used:
Synthesis Technology - E102, MOTM-300, MOTM-380
Moon Modular - 569, 569EGB, 564, 565, 565D, 517, 592
Happy Nerding - FM AID, Super Sawtor
Oakley Sound - Dual VCA
Krisp1 - OCTO
STG Sound Labs - Envelope
Club Of The Knobs - C915
Modcan - Control 66B
Synthesizers.com - Q125, Q961
Strymon - BigSky
Lexicon - MX400
Allen & Heath MixWizard 20S
Tascam SD-20M flash recorder
Canon C100 MkII camera
Canon CN-E 20mm lens
PC running Windows 10 Pro
Sony Vegas Pro 13 NLE

I recommend downloading the Synthesis Technology E102 PDF document to get a better understanding of all the fantastic features it has:
https://synthtech.com/docs/E102_manua...

As always, thank you for watching, rating, following, and commenting! 🥳
Please consider "buying me a coffee" if you found this content helpful or entertaining: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JohnLRice"

Rebel Technology Witch: Compact Versatile Polyphonic Synthesizer

videos uploaded by Rebel Technology

Playlist:

1. Rebel Technology Witch: SubTract Patch

First demo of our upcoming Witch, a patchable synthesizer in a compact format.

SubTract is one of the factory patches: a polyphonic Virtual Analogue synthesizer with 48dB resonant low pass filter, two assignable tap tempo LFOs, envelopes, FM, and overdrive effect.

2. Rebel Technology Witch: VoSim Patch

Rebel Technology Witch is a patchable synthesizer in a compact format.

Demo of the VoSim polyphonic synthesizer patch, which has high and low formants, two tap tempo LFOs and adjustable envelopes. The audio inputs are used for FM.

The first part demonstrates Performance mode, which allows for chords to be easily triggered and sustained.

In the second part an AKAI LPK-25 MIDI keyboard is used to play and sequence the patch in Expression mode, which gives continuous pitch control.

3. Rebel Technology Witch: WaveBank vs Ensoniq SD-1

Witch WaveBank meets the Ensoniq SD-1 classic synthesizer, thanks to a cheap MIDI to USB converter.

The Witch plays the lead synth track, at first receiving MIDI directly from the keyboard, then sequenced from the SD-1 which also plays the other parts: bass, pads and percussion. The Witch and SD-1 are passively mixed and direct recorded into a Zoom Q2N camera.

There are no effects on the Witch output apart from the built in delay, which is tap tempo synchronised to the sequencer track.

WaveBank Performance is a stereo morphing wavetable synth that you can load your own wavetables into. It is one of eight synth patches that comes with the Rebel Technology Witch, a patchable synthesizer in a compact format.

via Rebel Technology

"The Witch is a compact and versatile polyphonic synthesizer.

The Witch can be used Standalone, with a MIDI Controller, Analog Sequencer, or MIDI Polyphonic Expression / MPE Controller. It comes with four different synth engines:

SubTract Virtual Analogue synthesizer with 48dB resonant filter
VoSim Voice Simulator formant synthesizer
WaveBank Morphing wavetable synthesizer
QuadSampler Sampler with peak filter
Each synthesizer engine is provided in two variants:

Expression Mode Continuous pitch control and MPE support
Performance Mode Discrete pitch control, standalone chords and classic MIDI support
Other features include two assignable tap tempo LFOs with continuously variable shapes and a powerful effects section.

As well as eight factory patches, the Witch is fully compatible with the OWL Library of more than 300 patches. What’s more, users can create their own patches using any of the supported DSP languages: Pure data, Max gen~, SOUL, Faust, Maximilian and C++.

The Witch has its own Synth Editor web application: witch.rebeltech.org

The release date for the Witch is July 29. Kits will be available from Befaco."

Patch Tuesday: Audio-Frequency Hold Modulation with Filter 8

video upload by Joranalogue Audio Design

"Among the many features unique to Filter 8 is its hold input, which can be used to 'freeze' the filter core. It'll respond not just to gate signals, but to audio sources as well. In this #PATCHTUESDAY video, we're using this to good effect! #eurorack"

via Joranalogue

Representing the cutting edge in modular analogue voltage controlled filter (VCF) design, Filter 8 offers more possibilities and higher fidelity in 12 HP than ever before.

Starting from the classic OTA-style 4-pole cascaded lowpass (LP) topology, Filter 8 features separate LP outputs, each with their own character. Additional filter responses are achieved by pole mixing: 1-pole highpass, a special band boost and notch response, phase shifter and 4-pole bandpass. All outputs are available simultaneously.

Key to Filter 8's performance is the innovative resonant feedback circuit. By increasing the resonance, all outputs will resonate at the filter frequency, without any low frequency response loss. At higher resonance levels, self-oscillation is achieved, turning the module into an excellent 8-phase sine wave voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) with temperature and switchable gain compensation, low distortion, constant amplitude and accurate frequency tracking over at least 5 octaves. At sub-audio frequencies, Filter 8 can function as an 8-output voltage controlled slew modifier or 8-phase low frequency oscillator (LFO).

Simultaneous exponential and linear frequency modulation is possible, for classic FM tones or chaotic modulation. A hold feature is also provided, 'freezing' the output voltages manually or under gate control. This is useful for halting modulations, or as a sync-like effect at audio frequencies. The dedicated ‘ping’ input allows you to easily create crisp percussive sounds with different timbres.

While rooted in the legacy of classic synthesisers, Filter 8 provides a new approach to musical signal generators and modifiers: instead of simply a VCF, VCO, slew modifier or VCLFO, a single analogue module can now be any of those, and anything in between.

Analogue 'OTA style' cascaded 4-pole lowpass VCF with self-oscillation capability.
Filter outputs: 1-through-4 pole lowpass, 1-pole highpass, band boost+notch, phase shifter, 4-pole bandpass.
Self oscillation: 8-phase sine waves, separated by 45°.
Accurate temperature-stable sine wave VC(LF)O with fine and coarse tuning.
Simultaneous exponential and linear FM, including depth polarisers, dedicated 1 volt/octave input and LFM AC-coupling switch.
Unique voltage controlled resonance topology: all outputs resonate with absolutely no loss of low frequency response, unlike common 'bass compensation' methods.
Resonance compensation gain switch: adjusts output gains for equal amplitude self-oscillation (10 Vpp).
LF mode for slew modifier or LFO use. Ultra-wide total frequency range: 2.8 mHz (6 minutes) to 27 kHz, a range of nearly 10,000,000:1!
Dual signal inputs increase patching flexibility.
Impedance-compensated outputs with dual-colour LEDs.
Voltage hold feature 'freezes' the filter core. Pause LFO modulations, or create pulse-width-sensitive sync sounds at audio rates. Also useful as clickless output mute. Manual or gate control.
Dedicated ping trigger input: 'strike' the filter core using any trigger or gate signal and easily create percussive sounds with 8 different timbres.
Trim potentiometers accessible from the front panel.
Precision-milled 2 mm anodised aluminium front panel with high-resolution, non-erasable graphics.
Bullet-proof design: polarised power header and MOSFET protection circuit.
Includes 16-to-10-pin Eurorack power ribbon cable.
Premium mounting hardware: black screws, black nylon washers and matching hex key.
High-quality components and assembly; designed and made in Belgium.

1985 Roland TR-727 "The Rhythm Composer that keeps you in the groove..." Brochure

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the rest of the scans and the write-up.

"Roland TR-727 drum machine "The Rhythm Composer that keeps you in the groove..." four page colour brochure from October 1985."