MATRIXSYNTH

Monday, November 20, 2023

Meet Polyend Play+

video uploads by Polyend

Playlist:
1. Introducing Polyend Play+

Polyend is introducing Play+, Sample + Synth + MIDI groovebox.
3x Multitimbral Polyphonic Synth Engine
4 All New Synthesizer Engines with hundreds of presets combined with Play’s advanced sequencing capabilities
New Multi-Track Audio Over USB Integration and Stereo Sample Playback
Pick and Place - control the sequence
Instant playability - just turn on and PLAY!

2. Polyend Play+ WTFM Synth Engine Demo

Play+ offers more than just sample and MIDI playback; it now includes integrated synthesizers. Multiple synth engines have been added, each offering a unique character and including an extensive library of professionally crafted presets.

WTFM is a unique 2-operator FM synth engine that utilizes WaveTable-based oscillators driven by a 3x feedback system.

3. Polyend Play+ VAP Synth Engine Demo

Play+ offers more than just sample and MIDI playback; it now includes integrated synthesizers. Multiple synth engines have been added, each offering a unique character and including an extensive library of professionally crafted presets.

VAP is a Virtual Analog Polysynth that boasts a dual-oscillator architecture and a versatile modulation matrix.

4. Polyend Play+ FAT Synth Engine Demo

Play+ offers more than just sample and MIDI playback; it now includes integrated synthesizers. Multiple synth engines have been added, each offering a unique character and including an extensive library of professionally crafted presets.

FAT is a powerhouse synth engine that epitomizes the lush, vintage warmth of classic analog synthesizers.

5. Polyend Play+ ACD Synth Engine Demo

Play+ offers more than just sample and MIDI playback; it now includes integrated synthesizers. Multiple synth engines have been added, each offering a unique character and including an extensive library of professionally crafted presets.

ACD is a recreation of iconic single-oscillator monophonic analog synths that transport you back to the golden age of electronic music.

Review: Polyend PLAY PLUS // Is it worth the upgrade? // (and PLAY+ Synth Tutorial)

video upload by loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:15 Plus vs Play
3:10 Similarities
3:55 Synth UI
4:35 Connectivity
4:50 Upgrade path
5:10 Workflow
5:40 Synth basics
6:30 Slot params
8:20 Macros
10:45 Patch editor
12:00 ACD
14:55 FAT
16:45 VAP
19:55 WTFM
22:25 Fills & synths
24:05 Piano roll
24:25 Export
24:40 Delete unused
24:50 Custom fx
25:00 Pros & cons
31:00 Factory 1
31:30 Factory 2
32:05 Factory 3
32:50 Factory 4

Texture. SoundScaper and NoInputMixer

video upload by Igor Vasiliev

"Two apps create an extensive and deep texture with many levels transforming to each other. Noise and feedback, SoundScaper and NoInputMixer (iOS/Mac)."

48 steps sequence with Synton Fenix III

video upload by batchas

"I'm showing in this video how to chain sequences on the Fenix III."

11 20 23 Synton Fenix - Evening's sequence

video upload by batchas

"A simple patch with Fenix II, IId, III.
No filter, FM or else. Just some external delay on top."

Luma-1 vs LM-1 sound comparison

video upload by DeftAudio

"Joe Britt talks about Luma-1 design and plays patterns on both.
If you need true line out, get sound files here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folder..."

11/19/23 Landscape Noon electrocuted by two Hewlett-Packard 3310-A Function Generators + CXM 1978

video upload by Cfpp0

Zap
Zap
Noon is passive
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The sound of electricity.

Frap Tools Fumana Part 2: Impose (Eurorack modular synth filter, spectral transfer, vocoder)

video upload by Cylob Sonic Research

"Exploring direct CV control of the Fumana's 16 bands.

00:00 Intro
00:03 Explanation
00:13 Adjusting bands
01:56 Storing and recalling band level configurations
03:08 Jam 1
07:10 Jam 2
09:40 Five Alive

Details of the album 'I Will Cross Any Bridge' can be found at https://kud.li/csr015."

Frap Tools Fumana Part 1: Center & Width (Eurorack modular synth filter, spectral transfer, vocoder)
video upload by Cylob Sonic Research

"Exploring the Center and Width controls of the Frap Tools Fumana eurorack filter module.

00:00 Intro
00:03 Center and Width knob controls
01:23 Modulating Center with sine LFO
02:47 Modulating Width with sine LFO
04:19 Modulating with saw LFO
05:37 Modulating with Zig Zag wave LFO
06:45 Modulating Center with multi stage envelope
07:05 Modulating Width with multi stage envelope
08:31 Adding drums
10:39 Drums and multi stage envelopes try two
13:45 Ambi interlude
14:08 Ambi track jam with stereo panned bands

Note to self: tuning is bellingwolde @ 54"

Sunday, November 19, 2023

Inside the Prototype Alesis 6461 QS6

Here are ome pics of the inside of the prototype Alesis 6461 QS6 posted here, in via Mike. These pics have been added to that post as well.

Per Mike: "Looks like a 'nearly production' version as I see only 2 hand soldered jumper cables. Everything else looks neat. Even the PCMCIA card slot is there, even though there is no external plastic guide/surround."

Note the ALESIS S6 MAIN PCB REV. x5 dated 5-23-95 printed on the PCB in the 2nd to last image below, followed by a sticker found inside dated 9-5-95. It likely fell off a chip.

The QS6 was released in 1996, per Wikipedia: "In 1996, Alesis introduced the first of their QS series synthesizers. The first of these were the QS6 61-key synth and the QSR rackmount synth. Following these in quick succession were the QS7 76-key synth and the QS8 88-key synth"

Update via Mike: "Info from one of the original Alesis engineers around the time says that this was the only prototype made. They had done tests 'out of the box' but only 1 physical 6461 was made."

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Matriceal Mode - OXI One Tutorial

video upload by OXI Instruments

"Matriceal mode is a unique MODE of the OXI One sequencer, designed to strike a balance between generative sequencing and fine hands-on manipulation.

Matriceal was introduced in firmware 3.0 and it has been upgraded in the 4.0 firmware release. Don't forget to get the latest firmware here: https://oxiinstruments.com/OXI-one/UP...

Video sections:
00:00 Intro
00:34 Setup
01:10 Muting
01:18 Layout
01:38 Parameter pages
03:20 Trigger
03:54 Pitch
05:01 Interval
06:41 Pulses
07:17 Velocity
08:07 Octave
08:33 Gate
09:30 Trigger Probability
10:24 Retrigger
11:31 CV Glide
12:03 Track Reset Length

Erica Synths Perkins Demo + Hologram Electronics Microcosm "Robotron X" by MATTELICA

video upload by Mattelica

"Original track with the Erica Synths Perkons thru a Hologram Electronics Microcosm to a Yamaha MG10xu mixer to a Canon 6D + 17-40mm lens"