Patchwerks - Community Hub & Music Store Fundraiser

You can find the GoFundMe here.

Patchwerks is more than a synth shop. They host local synth events in the Seattle area, share performances online, publish tutorial videos, and help promote artists [many featured here on MATRIXSYNTH]. Now they need some help on their end. The following was sent my way via a friend, via Patchwerks's news letter. You'll of course find additional details on their GoFundMe.

"WE NEED YOUR HELP

We’ve proudly watched as the community that developed around Patchwerks has grown through a shared passion for the joy and magic of electronic instruments. All of our staff feel so much gratitude when people come to our store to play, learn, and connect with each other.

We’ve been so humbled by everyone who has come through our doors – whether you’ve been a first-time synth-curious explorer who trusted us to guide you, or whether you’ve been one of our own musical heroes who has consciously decided to purchase your instruments from an independently-owned and operated business.

Unfortunately, due to economic pressures beyond our control, the community we built at Patchwerks is at risk of losing its home… and we’re reaching out to ask for your help.

If you're willing to help us survive, a donation of as little as $25 can help Patchwerks continue our operations in a healthy way.

The years 2022 and 2023 made it difficult for us to operate, and now we're at the point where we need to ask for help or cease operations. We have a strong plan to get healthy, but we can't do it without you. Please consider donating to our GoFundMe campaign today."

Latest Showroom Sessions: Sherman and Limanjaya

video upload by Patchwerks

"Join us for Showroom Sessions, a monthly series of curated electronic music. Hear some of the region's boldest voices in ambient, experimental, dance music, and more. Proudly presented by Patchwerks with generous support from the community. This month, we host the talents of Portland-based Limanjaya and local head Sherman.

Sherman / Selector Records on Capitol Hill in Seattle.

Sherman’s been dabbling with gear since around 1997, and after many years of trying out different pieces has settled on a couple Critter & Guitari Organelles running custom patches, running through a Memory Man (w/ Hazarai, of course) delay pedal, building bizarre polyrhythms that on occasion sound good. On the spot beats intricately twist around each other, get manipulated, finagled, and fade into more intricate grooves.

Sherman has releases on Telomere Plastic, iLLikoi, Basement Sounds, and new local label Basement State.

Limanjaya:

Joshua Limanjaya Lim is a modular synthesist and producer residing in Portland, OR. He uses sample flips, glitchy beat repeats, and infectious melodies to craft his sound. Whether he is performing ambient, hiphop, or house music, the goal is always to get people moving. His latest album, UNTITLED 2023, is out now on all streaming platforms.

IG / _limanjaya
Bandcamp: https://limanjaya.bandcamp.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1W5Ff...

0:00 Sherman
32:24 Limanjaya"

ALAN R. PEARLMAN FOUNDATION AND ANTHONY MARINELLI MUSIC NAMM SHOW DEMOS & GIVEAWAY

Press release follows:

ALAN R. PEARLMAN FOUNDATION AND ANTHONY MARINELLI MUSIC ANNOUNCE DEMONSTRATIONS AND SYNTH GIVEAWAY AT 2024 NAMM SHOW

Made possible through a generous sponsorship by Korg USA, Inc

KINGSTON, NY, JANUARY 15, 2024– The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation in conjunction with Anthony Marinelli Music will be presenting “ARP 2600 Made Simple” demos at the Foundation’s NAMM booth (#9800) on Friday, January 26th at 2PM PST and Saturday, January 27th at 12PM PST.

Anthony Marinelli is a musician, composer, synthesist, producer, and conductor. He has recorded with Michael Jackson (most notably as a driving force on the Thriller album), Lionel Richie, Kenny Loggins, Supertramp, and many other notable artists. He has also scored countless feature films including Young Guns, written award-winning TV commercial music, and performed on blockbuster films such as WarGames, Stand By Me, Starman and more. His YouTube Channel, Anthony Marinelli Music, seeks to help musicians get the most out of their synthesizers. Recently, his YouTube videos have gone viral in and beyond the synth community. [some posted here]

During the “ARP 2600 Made Simple” demonstrations, Anthony will be present to program & demo the 2600, share stories, answer questions, and premiere a unique video featuring the 2600 “Blue Marvin”.

Attendees are encouraged to connect with the Foundation at the demo, or at any time during the show. Come by the booth to enter to win an FREE ARP 2600M synthesizer signed by Anthony Marinelli. The drawing will take place on Sunday, January 28th at 4:00pm.

The ARP 2600M is a small-size recreation of the original ARP 2600. At about 60% the size of the original and iconic 2600, it faithfully recreates the sound of its ancestor at a more convenient size, with additional features that help this historic synth find a place in any modern stage or studio. The Foundation expresses their gratitude to Korg USA for sponsoring this giveaway.

For more information about the Foundation, visit www.alanrpearlmanfoundation.org. For more information about Anthony Marinelli Music, visit www.anthonymarinellimusic.com

Low-Gain Slope Filter prototype testing - Low-Gain Electronics | 4U Modular Serge

video upload by LowGainElectronics

"Just working through bugs in the VCFS filter prototype figured I’d catch some clips
Should be available in early/mid February

Serge modular compatible
Loudest Warning Format = 4U Modular

www.low-gain.com

IG: @lowgain"

Midicake Announces Groundbreaking Firmware Update for Midicake ARP – Redefining Musical Timing

A REVOLUTION in MIDI Music Timing - Latest v5 Firmware available now - Intro Video upload by midicake

00:00 Intro
00:35 Time Parameters Unleashed
02:10 Classic Arpeggiator Mode
02:53 One Finger Mode
03:20 Keyboard Split/Zones
03:48 Power Button
04:06 Encoder Enhancements
04:33 Macro CC Output
04:51 MIDI Output Routing
05:06 Multi Menu Control
05:21 Outro

Press release follows:


Midicake is thrilled to announce a significant leap forward in electronic music creation with the latest firmware update for the renowned Midicake ARP. Available for download on January 18th, 2024, this update marks a new era in musical timing and creativity.

The new firmware is free for all Midicake ARP users, ensuring both existing and new customers can enjoy the latest advancements. Every new ARP unit will ship with this updated firmware, guaranteeing immediate access to the cutting-edge features.

Revolutionary Time Parameters: Unleash Your Creativity The highlight of this update is the introduction of innovative Time Parameters, revolutionizing the way musicians control musical timing, in the digital MIDI domain. These parameters allow users to effortlessly create complex polyrhythms and polymeters, offering unparalleled freedom in musical time division. Ever dreamed of composing with 23 notes across 7 bars? It’s now possible with the Midicake ARP!

Enhanced Playability with New Features In addition to these timing innovations, the update brings exciting new features to enhance the ARP's playability:

• Classic Arpeggiator Mode: Experience the nostalgic and beloved patterns of traditional arpeggiators.

• One Finger Mode: Simplify your performance without sacrificing creativity.

• Keyboard Zoning: Expand your expressive range by assigning different ARP patterns to various keyboard sections.

These features make playing the ARP not just easier, but also more fun and engaging, suitable for both studio sessions and live performances.

ARP: Your Ultimate Digital Melody Generator With its unique blend of advanced features and user-friendly interface, the Midicake ARP stands as the ideal digital melody generator for all forms of electronic music production.

Midicake invites all electronic music enthusiasts, from budding bedroom producers to seasoned professionals, to explore the new dimensions of musical expression offered by the Midicake ARP's latest firmware update.

Join the Revolution in Musical Timing with Midicake ARP!

https://midicake.com

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You NEED to try powering your synths like this...

video upload by Novation

Novation Launchpad Range: https://bit.ly/Full_Launch_Range

"In our first episode of Novation Connects, we demonstrate how to sequence the Pulsar 23 and Fireball via midi with our Launchpad Pro, in a DAWless approach to music production.

Here's how to sequence external gear with your Launchpad Pro, using a DAWless setup. The Pulsar 23 and Fireball are connected to the Launchpad Pro via midi, allowing the user to send midi notes and cc parameters to both the Fireball and Pulsar 23. This allows you to sequence and control each instrument. The Launchpad Pro is mapped to send midi to each drum track on the Pulsar 23, and another midi channel on the Launchpad Pro is mapped to sequence the Fireball. This DAWless setup is great for both music production and live performance.

Novation Connects Episode 1 - Chapters:
0:00 - Using Launchpad's drum grid to sequence a pattern
0:41 - Creating variation with the Launchpad probability settings
0:52 - Sequencing with the Launchpad note mode and Mutate function
1:21 - Using Launchpad mute buttons to create variation
1:41 - Modifying pattern length to build tension
2:06 - Jamming with Launchpad's Sequence mode"

Novation Ultranova/Mininova – “Cosmica” Soundset 70 Presets

video upload by LFOstore

"Welcome to the continuation of long awaited analog-type & retro-type sounds for the blue Beauty - Novation Ultranova/Mininova!

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/novation-u...

'Cosmica' contains 70 organic presets in the following categories:

Massive Basses
Edgy Leads
Space Plucks
Silk Pads
Big Strings
Organic Arp's
Experimental Sounds

By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of "Organica" for Waldorf Blofeld & "WS Universe" for Korg Wavestation

Cinematic, Electronic, Ambient, Retrowave, create new music worlds with Nova and “Cosmica”

Every patch of our soundset is musical & can be immediately used in your tracks & production.

Enjoy and may the music come with you!"

Arturia MiniFreak "Vintage Keys Deluxe" Sound Bank

video upload by Luke Million

Update: accidentally had the wrong video for this post. Fixed it and moved it back up.

"I've created 50 Brand New Patches for you to load into your Arturia MiniFreak V and MiniFreak Synthesizer. Covering Basses, Leads, Pads, Polysynths & SFX.

Inspired by the sounds of my vintage synthesizers like the Oberheim OB8, Sequential Prophet 5, Moog Multimoog, Roland Jupiter 4 and many more.

Harnessing the flexibility and power of the various Sound Engines contained within the MiniFreak, I'm really loving what this little beast can produce!

Vintage Keys Deluxe is now available for purchase from my website

https://www.lukemillion.com/product-p...

0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Basses
4:13 - Leads
8:51 - Pads
13:00 - Poly Synths
17:02 - SFX"

New oZoe.fr SynthR10 Synth In the Works

video upload by oZoe_fr

"Présentation du PCB du futur SynthR10.
Quelques écrans sont présentés sommairement. (Enveloppes, LFOs, Assignations, etc)"

Googlish:

"Presentation of the PCB of the future SynthR10.
Some screens are presented briefly. (Envelopes, LFOs, Assignments, etc.)"

gamepad - new in Max 8.6

video upload by Cycling '74

"Introducing the gamepad object, new in Max 8.6, offers easy cross-platform support for gaming hardware in Max. Game controllers are a great way to explore patch control beyond the mouse/trackpad. Check out https://cycling74.com/products/new-in... for more details about the recent Max updates."

SOUNDMIT 2023 - THE MISTERY OF ANALOG ELECTRONICS - MORPHOR

video upload by SOUNDMIT

"Prima volta al #Soundmit per @morphor.radical.acoustics collettivo belga nato nel 2022 ma che ha già in catalogo una bella serie di moduli tra cui gli ultimi Plectrum e Distortion che abbiamo provato in fiera.

LINKS
MORPHOR su Soundmit: https://soundmit.com/en/exhibitor/mor...
MORPHOR Website: https://morphor.io

First time at #Soundmit for @morphor.radical.acoustics, a Belgian collective born in 2022 but already featuring a nice series of modules, including the latest Plectrum and Distortion that we tested at the fair.

Première fois au #Soundmit pour @morphor.radical.acoustics, un collectif belge né en 2022 mais qui propose déjà une belle série de modules, dont les derniers Plectrum et Distortion que nous avons testés à la foire.

Primera vez en #Soundmit para @morphor.radical.acoustics, un colectivo belga nacido en 2022 pero que ya cuenta con una bonita serie de módulos, incluyendo los últimos Plectrum y Distortion que probamos en la feria.

Si ringraziano per il video @pvmlab6423 - Max Esposito e Gabriele Guarnieri
#soundmit #morphor #eurorack #modularsynth #torino"