MATRIXSYNTH

Soundtoys Little Plate Reverb Plug-in Now Free Until Dec 1

Soundtoys' Little Plate Reverb, normally $99, is currently free from now until December 1st.

You can find details on how to get it here.

Melbourne Instruments NINA Gets Even Better! - v1.4 New Features (Demo w Osmose)

video upload by Mike Pensini

"Melbourne Instruments just released their V1.4 Firmware for the NINA synth with some cool new features including the ability to modulate the Morph function - paired with MPE on the Expressive E Osmose it's a pretty powerful combo!"

Oberheim OB-X8 - KING OF SYNTHS

video upload by Martynas Rusteika

0:00 First sounds out of box
0:43 Funny organo
1:03 Analog waves
1:54 Ultimate stereo of every note
3:13 ARP + LFO = stereo delays
5:34 Fat sound of ONE OSC
8:40 Rewarding sound of ARP

Away | Spectralis and Virus TI downtempo IDM

video upload by MIDERA

"Song 1 of 4 from a recent show

My studio is a mess. Nothing connected. It was a struggle to reconnect my Spectralis and Virus, which had been sitting in their cases since I went out to do a live show early October. A few days after my show was done our refrigerator died (and we realized we had been eating spoiled food) and then a few days later I had to put my cat Pivot down. It hadn't been the best month.

I've listed all sorts of gear locally to sell - because my studio is just too cluttered. I don't think I can really store my stuff in a way that makes any sense, so it should just go - but no one seems interested (locally). Maybe I'd regret selling the gear - but also, I regret having it all too.

Radikal Technologies Spectralis 2 (routed into the Virus).
Access Virus TI
Eventide Blackhole VST for reverb"

Therapsid mk3 (multitimbral sequencing)

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"Hi this a track I converted to sequence the Therapsid.

Disclaimer this Therapsid was sent to me by Twisted Electrons and I spent so long working with them to get the firmware all working nicely so it worked as expected from someone that uses c64's as well as synths, I'm going to mark it as a paid promotion anyway though.

The track is called 'There's still time' , I originally made it on a Digitakt using samples. Here it is being sequenced by a Dirtywave M8.

I have quite a few clips of the Therapsid on my instagram if you would like to see them as the firmware progressed to where it is today.

Find my content entertaining or helpful? you can make my day by buying one of my songs at https://avrilcadabra.bandcamp.com/rel..."

Knobcon 23: Take The Wildwood Express To Music Town

video upload by sonicstate

"Knobcon 2023 showcased an intriguing product by Wildwood Soundworks, as we spoke to Tony about the Wildwood Express.

This digital sequencer and synthesizer presents a unique blend of features, boasting a capacitive touch sensor-based interface. With an innovative one-octave keyboard that's part of an eight-octave range, the Wildwood Express allows users to craft music with ease. It features a chord selector, strum plate, and one-octave keypad, enabling you to select chords, roots, and strum them individually or in sequence.

Furthermore, this device serves as a MIDI input and output hub, making it compatible with external MIDI controllers or digital audio workstations. With features like internal flash storage, a built-in web server, and the ability to read and write standard MIDI files, the Wildwood Express offers a range of creative possibilities for musicians and composers.

The Wildwood Express is an enticing option for those seeking an affordable and handmade sequencer and synthesizer. Priced at $199.99 during the show and $249.99 on Etsy, this handcrafted device features a hardwood base and is meticulously assembled in Penn Valley, California. You can explore its capabilities further on their website, WildwoodSoundworks.com, where you'll find detailed descriptions, videos, and links to their Etsy shop. With its unique interface and versatile MIDI capabilities, the Wildwood Express opens up new avenues for music creation and experimentation."

Knobcon 23:Hive Mind Eurorack Pixie Dancefloor Module

video upload by sonicstate

"At Knobcon 2023, we caught up with Mike from Hive Mind Synthesis to get a closer look at their innovative products. One of their standout offerings is the Honey Light to CV module, a unique device that converts various light sources, whether it's sunlight, ambient light, or LEDs, into voltage. Demonstrating its capabilities, Mike showcased how shining a flashlight across it could impact the LFO and filter settings, all of which can be adjusted to positive or negative voltage. Hive Mind offers this versatile module in four different colors, making it a perfect addition to your synth setup. The best part? These light-to-CV modules are available at an affordable price point, with a single module priced at $35, and you can grab two for $60 or four for $100, making it an enticing addition for synth enthusiasts looking for an affordable and creative addition to their setups.

Another noteworthy product from Hive Mind Synthesis is the Pixie Dance Floor, a DIY Eurorack building platform designed for circuit enthusiasts. It simplifies the process of moving circuits from breadboards to your modular rack. The Pixie Dance Floor provides positive and negative 12-volt rails, complete with a power switch for easy on/off control during circuit experimentation. With six jacks, two pots, and two switches, it offers all the necessary tools for building your custom circuits within your Eurorack setup. The best part? The full kit, including all components, is priced at an incredibly accessible $50, making it a valuable resource for modular enthusiasts eager to tinker with their own creations. If you're looking to dive into the world of modular synthesis and circuit building, Hive Mind Synthesis has you covered with these practical and budget-friendly offerings.

For more information and to explore these exciting products further, visit Hive Mind Synthesis at their website: http://HiveMindSynthesis.com."

Knobcon 23:Circuit Happy Missing Link Junior

video upload by sonicstate

"Back at KnobCon 2023, (yeah we know its been a while - lets just say there was data recovery in play) Ed Guild from Circuit Happy unveiled their latest innovation, the Missing Link Junior.

The Missing Link Junior is the successor to the original Missing Link Desktop, which faced challenges in production due to parts shortages and manufacturing issues. To overcome these hurdles, Ed went back to the drawing board and completely rebuilt the device, leveraging the hardware platform of their previous product, ML2. The result is a clock generator with enhanced robustness, addressing previous jitter issues.

This new hardware promises a seamless clock output, ensuring precision in synchronization for music production. The Missing Link Junior features Ableton Link integration, allowing it to synchronize with other devices over Wi-Fi, even if they are not running Ableton Live, making it an essential tool for any musician looking to maintain tempo and timing consistency during performances. The device also boasts a handy safety feature that allows users to reset synced devices in case they fall out of sync. With a proper MIDI port and analog sync outputs, the Missing Link Junior offers a more modular-centric option for those looking to expand their music setup.

The product is expected to hit the shelves in two to three weeks, with a price tag of $240 USD, while the previous model, ML2, is priced at $215 USD.

For more information on the Missing Link Junior and Circuit Happy's range of music production tools, visit their website at Circuit Happy."

FLUORINE - GENERATIVE RECURSIVE BYTEBEATS - Preview

video upload by SPHERICAL SOUND SOCIETY

FLUORINE UNEDITED PERCUSSIVE JAM DEMO

"Fluorine is portable synthesizer that is powered via USB C type cable and therefore can be powered via a Power Bank. It´s a high definition modern take on a classic 8 bit synthesis called Bytebeat and discovered in 2011 by the encomiable Viznut but brought to the future with a lot of new features.

It runs it in various selectable Bitdepths, not just the classic 8 bits. The higher the Bitdepth, the softer, rounder and higher definition the sound becomes it.

Fluorine also features 2 new ways to calculate the the classic mono Bytebeat synthesis in native stereo that sounds rich, wide and tridimensional.

The sound engine currently has 2 modes. LIQUID and SOLID. It affetcs the character of the output.

Another bit that it adds to the classic bytebeat synthesis is the addition of modular and stackable algorithms that process the mathematics under the hood and a recursive Mode that cycles between this algorithms and that turns it all into a new whole synthesis technique, now called "Recursive HD Bytebeats", that altogeher with the stereo modes and Bitdepth features turns this machine, the Fluorine, in probably most advanced way to explore Bytebeat synthesis as in november of 2023.

Fluorine comes in 3 flavors:

-As a fully assembled unit

-As a full kit that the user has to build

-As a PCB + Programmed microcontroller for advanced builders. The user has to source the rest of the components and build the synth.

There´s a user guide that explains every function, knob and button that you can download here.

https://github.com/spherical-sound-so...

You can order it in my etsy store

https://www.etsy.com/es/listing/16013..."