MATRIXSYNTH

Superbooth 22: Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field

video upload by sonicstate

"Tobias from Teenage Engineering introduced Gaz to the OP-1 field, an updated, thinner, louder OP-1

From the outside, the OP-1 Field has a new aluminium edge and is slightly slimmer than its older cousin. Inside there's an improved speaker system for better, bassier sound on the move, bluetooth midi, multiple tapes and recording formats, reworked graphics, new effects and fully stereo signal chain, to mention but a few of the 100 new features.

Available now. Price: £1999"

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Superbooth 22: IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro Black Edition

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"IK Multimedia literally unboxed their new kit before our very eyes, and we were mightily impressed!

Enrico firstly introduced us to the limited edition Uno synth pro black, which is obviously much sought after around Berlin! We then got treated to the Quattro interface, with 4 mic/instrument preamps, XY mic input, and it can also be battery-powered for field-recording duties. Finally we saw 4 new X-Gear pedals: X-Vibe (modulation), X-Space (reverb), X-Drive (distortion) and X-Time (delay), each with 16 Amplitube algorithms.

Uno Synth Black Price: 349 euros as preorder, 399 euros after. Limited edition of 500. Available end of May.

iRig Pro Quattro interface Price: 349 euro, Quattro Deluxe (with XY mics, power supply, windscreen and carry-case) Price: 449 euros. Available now.

X-Gear FX pedals Price: 329 euros. Available now"

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Superbooth 22: UDO Super 6 New Features

video upload by sonicstate

"George from UDO shows us round his rather lovely bungalow, and introduces some of the features in the upcoming update to the Super 6.

Among the new features is a freeze function that holds sounds in the delay line while you play over the top without adding to the frozen sound. George is also creating a waveform pack to push the Super 6 into more aggressive, less harmonious territory.

UDO Super 6 Price: £2,099 Desktop price: £1,949

Available now"

SUPERBOOTH 2022 - Twisted Electrons - Blast Beats

video upload by sonicstate

"Blast beats brings back the sound of the DOS era with this 10 voice groovebox powered by the OPL3 (YMF262) FM chip from the 8 bit game era.

Alex from Cre8audio and Twisted Electrons showed us how Blast Beats gives total control over this chip, so we can make the 6 drum tracks and 4 synth tracks sound warm and beautiful, or utterly dirty, all with that 8 bit vibe. and each of the 56 faders can be automated per step, with all patterns and kits saved to the SD card.

Blast Beats is available now price: 589 euro"

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SUPERBOOTH 2022 Cre8audio East Beast

video upload by sonicstate

"Richard Nicol from Pittsburgh Modular introduces East Beast, a tiny desktop mono-synth which is also Eurorackable.

East Beast's Oscillator, Envelope and creamy-smooth PGH filter were designed in partnership with Pittsburgh Modular, and were created to have one large sweet spot, wherever you push them. With 9 different patchable modules (oscillator, filter, envelope, VCA, LFO, multi-mod tool, sequencer, MIDI to CV converter, and button keyboard) and 18 Eurorack compatible patch points, it's a lot of synth in a small package.

East Beast is available now to pre-order, and ships in the next few weeks.

Price $US 249"

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expand your TOOLBOX and gain INSPIRATION with NEW TECHNIQUES

video upload by Omri Cohen

"You can find this course here - https://omricohen.gumroad.com/l/bubgxj
I expand on 10 techniques in over 4 hours of videos, going through the basic concepts in VCV Rack and showing different variations in Eurorack.

These are the techniques I show in this course:
- How to create interesting sequences by utilizing the reset input.
- How to create fun glitchy sounds with a delay.
- How to create generative clock sources and generative envelopes and LFOs.
- How to extract complex rhythms from complex modulation with a comparator.
- How to split sequences with a comparator.
- Sound design with Wave Splicing.
- How to create unique modulation sources with a sequential switch.
- How to create rhythmic modulation with track and hold.
- How to gate sequences with AND logic.
- How to split sequences with flip flops.

If you just started out with modular synthesis and want to learn the basics, have a look here - https://omricohen.gumroad.com/l/modul..."

Cherry Audio Minimode Moments - Steve Porcaro of Toto & More

"Minimode is our painstaking virtual emulation of the granddaddy of all portable synthesizers. When we set out to create Minimode, we focused on a single principle: absolute authenticity.

Minimode is also part of our #BobMoog Appreciation Month campaign to raise funds for the The Bob Moog Foundation. Please consider making a donation to the BMF today at bit.ly/CherryCelebratesBob. Thanks, Steve!"

Playlist:
Cherry Audio Minimode Moment - Steve Porcaro of Toto
Cherry Audio Minimode Moment - Michael Whalen
Cherry Audio Minimode Moment - Dr Fink of Prince & The Revolution
Cherry Audio Minimode Moment - Doug Johnson of Loverboy

SynQuaNon Guitar Interface Eurorack Modules & More - SuperBooth 2022 Demo

video upload by SynQuaNon

"Here's a 2-minute collection of short demos using the SynQuaNon Eurorack analog polyphonic effects modules:

0:00 Hexaphonic AutoWah Filter with pedal control
0:29 Hexaphonic Funky AutoWah Filter with Hexaphonic Fuzz
1:01 Hexaphonic VCA Sequencer-controlled Arpeggios
1:34 Hexaphonic VCF Sequencer-controlled Arpeggios with Hexaphonic Fuzz
1:46 Hexaphonic VCF and VCA controlled in tandem by Sequencer

Did you notice that the SynQuaNon modules have virtually no patch cables connected and yet are in the audio chain? That's because they are interconnected at the back of the modules using SynQuaNon hexaphonic Audio and CV bus cables! This allows for a clutter-free front panel for easy user access and control adjustment - for more information, see the SynQuaNon Blog:

https://www.synquanon.com/post/why-ha..."

A list of their current modules via https://www.synquanon.com:

13-Pin Input Breakout

Roland/BOSS GK guitar interface for hexaphonic or polyphonic processing

Overview:
The 13-Pin Input Breakout module receives signals from a Roland GK-3 compatible guitar and converts them to modular levels using low-noise audio op-amps.

Gain options include 10x (20dB), 30x (30dB), or 100x (40dB).

Gain controls allow you to adjust the gain from zero to full-scale in the amplified string outputs.

Amplifier boards are easily replaceable with different gain versions. Check the shop for replacement boards.

The module provides power to the electronics in your GK-3 compatible guitar.

Hand-assembled in the USA.
Important Note:
This module has been tested successfully with Roland GK-3, GK-2A, Graph Tech Hexpander, and RMC Poly-Drive pickup systems.

Roland GK-2A pickups (including those on the Fender GC-1) require a special version of this module. Please indicate if you intend to use a Roland-ready or GC-1 Stratocaster with this module at the time of your order and we will supply the special version.

Features:
Outputs for each signal in the 13-pin GK-3 interface (audio/CV).
Access to direct signals from each string and the passive pickup.
Selectable gain range (1x or 10x, 30x, 100x) for each string and the passive pickup output on back of the module.
Adjustable gain or attenuation to zero within each selected gain range.
Metal film resistors for close channel gain matching.
Pairs well with 13-Pin Output Breakout , Hex VU Meter, Hex Fuzz, Hex VCF, Hex VCA, and Hex EF-Gate-Trigger.
Ideal for guitar multi-channel, single-string, or hexaphonic effects processing.

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Introducing Eventide Misha, an Instrument & Sequencer for Eurorack - Coming Soon

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"Get a first glimpse at Misha, an interval-based Instrument & Sequencer for Eurorack, coming summer 2022!"

Misha is an innovative Eurorack instrument/sequencer that utilizes a unique, interval-based approach to playing and creating melodies. It’s designed to be played like a keyboard instrument and yet it makes music in a way unlike any instrument before it. In addition to playing it live, you can also record sequences that can be modified in a multitude of ways, allowing for new paths of spontaneous creativity.

An innovative 28hp Eurorack instrument/sequencer that utilizes a unique, interval-based approach to playing and creating melodies
Make sound three ways via MIDI, control voltage (with three independent gate/cv pairs) or outputting waveforms via the audio jack
External control templates for MIDI and QWERTY keyboards
100 factory scales and additional slots for up to 100 user/custom scales (Scala support)
Tone row based sequencer inspired by the classic compositional technique used in serial music
Comprehensive control of sequence playback to easily manipulate and expand upon your musical ideas
Create rhythmic variations using clock division
Four user-assignable buttons
18 user presets
CV inputs for external trigger/control sources
Clock input for syncing to external sources. User configurable PPQ settings
Audio output for internal oscillator
Polyphony via 3 CV outputs or MIDI
Micro-USB for easy firmware updates using Eventide Device Manager
Micro-SD card for saving/loading scales and settings