MATRIXSYNTH

Ambient Improvisation | Ableton MODE & Modular Synth

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

Ambient / Noise Works for YouTube https://akihikomatsumoto.bandcamp.com...
Sequencer: https://akihiko-matsumoto.gumroad.com...
Synth1: Pianoteq
FX: Modular Synth

Eurorack TB-303: Three all-in-one modules compared

video upload by John Schussler

"More 303 comparisons. I've looked at the Hydronium and the Bassline before, but have only recently acquired an x0x Heart. Up to this point my favorite 303 emulation has been the Hydronium, but it's much larger than it needs to be, and I'm always on the lookout for something that sounds just as good but is smaller.

No, I don't have an Acidlab M303. I should probably get one. It seems to be the only other module that's an entire 303 behind one small panel.

Sequencer is Next Tuesday, which has slide and accent outs, a critical component when evaluating a 303 style module.

00:00 Intro
00:20 Hydronium
06:47 x0x Heart
12:35 Bassline"

VINTAGE ROLAND SVC-350 Vocoder Programming Tutorial

video uploads by Scifi Funk

Both parts in the playist above.

"ROLAND SVC-350 Vocoder Programming explained in detail (Part 1 of 2)
https://hyperfollow.com/scififunk/

In this tutorial, I play a VINTAGE ROLAND JUPITER 6 Synthesizer sound through the classic ROLAND SVC-350 Vocoder.

I will talk through all of the parameters on the vocoder. For maximum expression, a Mic into a vocoder cannot be beaten, although electric/acoustic guitar is pretty amazing as well.

So, why the ROLAND SVC-350 Vocoder? Well, it gives a high level of control, with all those band sliders, and the chorus is to die for.

00:00 Roland SVC-350 Introduction
00:39 What is a vocoder? Each input defined on the SVC-350 (Program input (expression) and the carrier input (sound source))
01:48 First demo - the pitch is determined by the carrier.
02:17 Mixing
02:28 Unlimited polyphony!
02:48 The analyzing section vs the synthesizing section.
04:04 The jack inputs - starting with the hold jack (could be used via a foot pedal)
05:36 Program input (as defined in the manual).
06:16 Voice Character control, examples shown (It’s a bit like a graphic EQ)
07:56 Focus on the carrier instrument for unique sounds, plus other pots defined."

Part 2:

00:00 Roland SVC-350 Vocoder mode.
00:42 Ensemble mode (a lovely heavy chorus sound)
01:24 Instrument input (It’s got to be an crisp analog synth) with examples.
02:17 Guitar Input with harmonics (a compressor is built in).
03:05 The ideal carrier input setup (E.g. settings on a Roland Jupiter 6)
05:43 The best carrier sound is the most horrible basic sound (but crisp).
06:10 Use a drum machine as the instrument and sing you get an expressive drum machine.
06:45 EMU SP-12 Drum machine Vocoder example.
07:37 Filter sweep example
08:28 Remember this - the sound source can be anything - experiment.

Arturia Wurli V - A detailed demo/tutorial of this updated classic

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We explore the new upldated Wurli V3, part of Arturia's recently relased V Collection X. It's a recreation of the Wurlitzer Electronic Piano heard. Originally intended as a home and educational instrument, it's iconic sound can be heard on many records in jazz, funk, rock, soul and beyond. We go over all of its main-panel and advanced futures, and take a look at a few of the factory presets"

00:00 Introduction
00:21 History of the Wurlitzer Electronic Piano
01:09 Main panel of the Wurli V
02:27 Advanced Panel features
07:53 Effects panel
12:40 Factory Presets
15:36 Conclusion

Unlock complex delay pedals with a MIDI controller

video upload by Richard DeHove

"The Source Audio Nemesis is a classic stereo delay with loads of interesting parameters. Unfortunately most of those parameters are only accessible via the editor software - or as MIDI CC parameters. Meanwhile the Free the Tone Future factory delay makes all the parameters available via the front panel interface, but it's a cumbersome button and encoder process that feels like an old digital synth interface.

To get easy access to most parameters while playing you can use a MIDI controller. The cheap and cheerful option is a Korg NanoKontrol 2. It is handsome, compact, cheap but is USB only which means if you want to use it without a computer then you'll need to go through a MIDI host. Now your slimline controller is starting to get big and messy, especially if you also want to add an external clock.

The best controller option imo is the FaderFox EC-4. Not only does it have MIDI in and out, it can pass through MIDI clock, has multiple scenes available direct from the unit and even lets you create four-character names for every parameter. Of course it also costs about the same (or more) as your expensive stereo delay pedal so you'll want to be sure you'll get good use from it beyond just a delay pedal knob tweak.

So is it worth the time and trouble to add a controller? It can make for some dramatic effects far beyond what is usually possible. It could also be a far quicker and more enjoyable way to program new patches.

0:00 So many options
1:28 FF & Nemesis
2:00 Ergonomics
4:15 NanoKontrol2
6:33 Annoying install
7:18 Future Factory CC list
8:02 More Nano pain
9:11 MIDI Host pain
10:15 FF setup
11:15 FF music*
17:23 Nemesis CC list
19:52 Nemesis setup
23:20 Nemesis music (no more talk)

* In the Future Factory EQ controls I limited the bass EQ boost. The full CC range 0-127 gives a 15dB bass boost. That was so ferocious I limited the range to 0-100. So if you want bass boost it's available.

Lots of downloads for supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richarddehove
Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"

Expressive E Mixolydian Osmose ~ Strymon Cloudburst

video upload by Ebotronix

Expressive E Osmose
Haken Audio ContinuuMini ( Bass and Chords)
Doepfer R2m Ribbon Controller to
Mutable Instruments Midipal (Mixolydian Scale Chords) to
Squarp Instruments Hermod to ContinuuMini
Line 6 DL4 MK 2
2x Strymon Cloudburst
mackie the mixer
24.12.2023
video # 2318

The Vast & Unknown | Sequential Take 5

video upload by hvegel

"A brief display of a patch I created on the Take 5, going into my trust Blackhole reverb."

A Tinge of Optimism To Light Your Way | Sequential Take 5

video upload by hvegel

"No additional processing. Take 5 into the Blackhole. Another Rendezvous of a custom patch I have created. This is quite an underrated poly synth, and I have owned some rather massive ones, might I add. This feels no less the machine."

A Tale of Prophets | Take 5 + Prophet 6

video upload by hvegel

"Have been truly enjoying layering pads on my new Take 5 on a borrowed Prophet 6. Sent through the Eventide Blackhole pedal. It's all glorious. Grandmother and Mother-32 are providing the spookyish motor (through the Spring Reverb!)"

MoCM & & Schema Musicalis drone Jam @ EMS Synthi 100

video upload by MOCM (A. Monopolis)

"Andreas Monopolis (MoCM) and Stelios Giannoulakis (Schema Musicalis) caress the mythical EMS Synthi100 synthesiser at KSYME, Athens Conservatory, November 2023"

"Dragonflight" (Dungeon Theme, tribute to Jochen Hippel)

video upload by No Lake

"You've probably never heard of this guy and you've probably never heard the original music either but Mad Max, as we used to call him back then, played a major role in my musical roots, maybe the most impactfull musician before I turned 18 and before I was 100% into my masters Vangelis, JMJ, Klaus Schulze and Harrold Budd. This is just a humble 'Christmas improvised revisited jam-cover blah blah blah' of one of his track. Headphones recommended."

Novation Summit.