MATRIXSYNTH

The end of an era - Absynth Removed from Native Instruments Product Line

video upload by Anthony Distefano

"Sad News! Native Instruments has removed Absynth from its product line.

This is my tribute to my favorite synth of all time. This is one of the first Absynth patches I made using the envelopes. The patch is based on Beethoven's String Quartet No. 15 3rd Movement. This was all done using Absynth's breakpoint envelopes."

--- Site note: Anthony Distefano has been the most prolific Absynth user to be featured on the site to date.

Roland Juno 106 - Full Restoration by Synth Spa w/ Custom Wood Side Panels

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"Lovely Juno 106 fully restored in November 2020 with the Full Juno 106 Survival Restoration Package from Allen Coppock at the Synth Spa. This is the nicest service you can provide a 106, and so it includes a transferrable 8 year warranty (a little more than 6 years left). This restoration included the following;

1. PANEL BOARD REBUILD: All faders rebuilt, all non-functioning buttons replaced, leds replaced if not working, and any broken or missing faders replaced for $30 USD each.

2. MODULE BOARD REBUILD: All six 80017a voice chips restored and guaranteed working, calibrated to factory standards, and small defects within the module board repaired.

3. POWER BOARD REBUILD: Large electrolytic capacitors replaced and power jack converted to the standard 3 prong computer cable receptacle. Includes new 3-prong power cable.

4. CPU BOARD REBUILD: A new battery and mounitng chassis (originally they were soldered in) and all of your sounds archived.

5. KEYBED CONTACTS CLEANED

6. BENDER BOARD REBUILD: Clean volume & portamento knobs, switch, sliders, and bender contacts.

Comes with a power cable, and the original plastic sides. There is a couple dings and scratches, and Fulton Music Ass. Written on the bottom wood."

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Korg miniKORG 700FS 32-Key Analog Synthesizer

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"Absolutely incredible analog synth. Limited edition. Will be a collectible one day.
Fantastic use of ring modulation throughout, and of tuned noise. And great dual mono spring reverb.

It has that vibe that only the Model D reissue has had in the recent analog world offerings. It feels like an instrument, like a voice, not a toy. And you can program some deceptively deep sounds."

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KORG MS-20M Desktop Synth SN 000550

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Arturia Origin Virtual Analog Desktop Synth w/ Keyboard

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"Lighthouse song" by gattobus - Roland J-6 / T-8 / T.E. OP-1field

video upload by gattobus

"I recorded this song during my summer vacation in Vieste (Puglia, Italy).
I used Roland Aira Compact J-6, T-8 and Teenage Engineering OP-1.
They are without doubt the ultimate (and most fun) portable instruments for playing outdoors!
Everything's been played in real time and recorded with my old trusty Roland R-05 pocket recorder.
I hope you like it!

This track can be downloaded (name your price) here: https://gattobus.bandcamp.com/track/l..."

Weston Precision Audio - B2 Kick/Bass Voice & XAOC Devices - Koszalin

video upload by SchneidersLaden

"In this video we listen to two quite interesting modules, both in combination and separately. This is not a video manual or tutorial, just some sounds and patches with these two modules.

The Xaoc Devices Koszalin is a digital stereo frequency shifter with linear thru-0 and exponential FM - Xaoc Devices have once again managed to build a module on a digital basis, which delivers an incredibly precise and high-quality sound. Even if we push it to the limits more often in this video, the sonic quality shows in almost every situation.

The Weston Precision Audio B2 Kick/Bass Voice module describes itself virtually by its name. It features an oscillator, envelope, filter and VCA - in other words, everything you need for a monophonic, subtractive synthesizer - only here everything is designed to create kicks and bass. The versatile oscillator with waveshaper, the great sounding filter and the well thought-out user interface make working with the module a great delight."

Polyend Play UK Garage

video upload by Polyend

"Polyend Play - Have Fun Making Music

Polyend Play isn’t really about satisfying your expectations, it's about getting you way beyond them! No matter which musical genre you dig at the moment, Polyend Play will help you to get there efficiently. If you are a musician seeking refreshment in your creative process, you may like to check what it can bring you!"

V.A.I. 78 : CRB VOCO STRINGS / CRB COMPUTERBAND 2000 / SIEL CRUISE

video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia

"CRB Elettronica was one of many organ manufacturers in the Marche region in Italy. Starting in the mid 70s they did however branch out to produce a very limited number of synthesizers and drum machines for a domestic market where, due to a weak lira and high import taxes, Japanese or American manufactured synths were rare treats.

The CRB Computer Band 2000 is an analog auto-accompaniment machine with a range of chord and arpeggiator sounds with decay controls, as well as a bass section and a drum machine with individually mutable sounds.

The CRB Voco Strings is an Italian take on the Roland VP-330 - a string and vocoder machine.

In this video we're letting the CRB Voco strings process the CRB Computer Band 2000 via the regular audio input, while a third player, the Siel Cruise, a lovely Mono / Poly machine, is connected as an external carrier signal, via the instrument input."