MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: The Schmidt Analog Synthesizer Booth Direct Audio

Published on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·303 videos

Unfortunately there is a ton of clipping in this video. The input was a bit too high. I opted to go ahead an post this as you can still get a feel for the synth and there isn't any clipping on some parts. You are going to have to use your imagination for most of this one. I can attest there was zero clipping coming from the synth itself and it sounded absolutely amazing. If you can bear through the clipping there are some definite sweet spots.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Pittsburgh Modular Booth Direct Audio Video

Published on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·302 videos

Naked DNA Symbiotic Waves dual oscillator demo.

http://pittsburghmodular.com

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Studio Electronics Boomstar SE 80 & 700 Demos

Uploaded on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·299 videos

http://www.studioelectronics.com

SE 80 Based on the classic Yamaha CS80 filter.
700 Based on the classic KORG MiniKorg 700S filter.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Audiobus 2

Published on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·299 videos

http://audiob.us

Pay close attention. Audiobus 2 will allow you to save presets which include all patch settings for each individual app. You can then share these with others. Think about that for a bit. There might also be another big feature he alludes do but does not yet reveal. I won't betray his trust, so I'll just say it was a jaw dropper - the next evolution of the iPad as a viable synthesis and audio processing device. He almost gives it away so watch closely.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Quicco Sound Bluetooth Wireless MIDI Controller with CV & Gate Support

Uploaded on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·298 videos

http://www.quicco.co.jp

Configurable CV Gate support! OSC support possibly coming as well. The designers are ex Roland and Yamaha. One designed the Roland JP-8000, the other I believed worked on UI for Yamaha.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Miselu Bluetooth Wireless iPad Keyboard Controller

Uploaded on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·296 videos

http://www.miselu.com

Note the hardware expansion dock & optical sensors for both the keys and on the sides for octave switching.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Moon Modular Booth Direct Audio Demo

Published on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·296 videos

http://moonmodular.com

Gert of Moon Modular gives us a demo of the Moon Modular 5U modular system. Sequence comes in at 1:16. I thought there were some cool Vemona drums on this but it looks like we had the synth channel in only.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: WMD Booth Module Overviews & Demo

Uploaded on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·293 videos

http://www.wmdevices.com

Shane Etter of WMD gives us an overview of WMD's latest modules. Direct audio demo below.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Snazzy FX Booth Telephone Game Overview & Demo

Uploaded on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·291 videos

http://snazzyfx.com

Dan Snazelle of Snazzy FX gives us an overview of the new Snazzy FX Telephone Game eurorack module. Direct audio demo below.

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MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Verbos Electronics Booth Direct Audio Video

Uploaded on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·290 videos

http://www.verboselectronics.com

Mark Verbos gives us a demo of his new Verbos Electonics eurorack modular.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: The Harvestman Booth Direct Audio Video

Published on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·290 videos

http://theharvestman.org

Scott Jaeger of The Harvestman gives us a demo of a Harvestman eurorack modular system.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Make Noise Booth Direct Audio Video

Uploaded on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·288 videos

http://www.makenoisemusic.com

New Make Noise Teleplexer & Rosie modules at Winter NAMM 2013.

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Noise Engineering Booth Module Overviews & Demo

Uploaded on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·286 videos

http://www.noiseengineering.us

Modules featured include the Ataraxic Translatron, Basimiuls Iteritas, Variatic Sequent and Loquelic Iteritas. Details on each captured further below for the archives. Directly below is a direct audio in demo.

"The Ataraxic Translatron is a linear feedback shift register oscillator similar to those used in the first generation of home video game consoles such as the Atari VCS as well as many other classic arcade games.

Linear feedback shift registers are an ingenious way to produce a variety of sounds with an extremely small amount of hardware. The Atari VCS used only around 35 logic gates to produce all of its sounds. The complexity of tone for relatively minimal hardware made this synthesis technique common for sound in the first generation of video games where hardware costs were the primary development constraint. As video games entered popular culture these sounds became iconic but have seldom made it out of the video game world except when sampled from the games themselves or as their own genre of music “chiptunes”. The Ataraxic Translatron gives you classic arcade sounds in Eurorack format to be used just like any other VCO.

13 patches vary from a simple square wave to white noise with your favorite arcade sounds in between. All tones are available in 6 octaves range. A standard 1 volt per octave pitch control and CV control of the current patch are squeezed into a compact 4HP. An external clock mode that allows an external clock to drive the shift register allows for additional tone generation and modulation.

Please note that Noise Engineering has no affiliation with Atari and the use of the word Atari is as an example of a classic product that uses a similar sound generation algorithm."

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MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: Delptronics Booth Direct Audio Video

Published on Jan 30, 2014 matrixsynth·286 videos

http://delptronics.com

Delptronics cowbell, Trigger Man & drum modules.

Doepfer A174 Joystick Controlled CV Audio Demonstration Part Two

Published on Jan 30, 2014 Raul's World of Synths·250 videos

"A short audio demonstration of utilizing the A174 Joystick controlled CV with the A188-1 BBD module and Multimode Filter.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

All parts here.

London Modular, Eastwick Skiff : (MakeNoise, Mutable Instruments, Intellijel)

Published on Jan 30, 2014 Ben Burling·2 videos

"A first video, sorry about the changing focus, with my London Modular filled out Eastwick skiff. Just a quick play around with Rene, Braids, Korgasmatron ii, Maths and Echophon."

Note this is the first Eastwick post. Update: the case is #000001.

RICHARD DEVINE at CELEBRATE EVERYTHING - 2014 NAMM Afterparty A - Sitar Ambience

Published on Jan 30, 2014 VJ FRANZ K·641 videos

Update:

RICHARD DEVINE at CELEBRATE EVERYTHING - 2014 NAMM Afterparty B - IDM Glitch Beats

Published on Jan 30, 2014

"Modular synth performance by the amazing Richard Devine,
here building up an IDM beat from bits of noise

featuring VJ projections by Laskfar Vortok"

WIARD BORG Filters - Standard Patches

Published on Jan 30, 2014 Florent Faurie·68 videos

All parts here.

Spongebob square wave weird sound generator noise synth CMOS 40106

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"This is an auction for a very cool and styling LFO Synth/Noise Box

This is a brand new circuit made and enclosed into the spongebob case

The circuit is fully tested and stable. It can be mixed into other effects or amps but beware as it is very loud and awesomely noisy!

The main power for the circuit is applied by a 9v center negative power supply (not included)
Toggle switch on left side is the power.
Turning off the circuit discharges a large capacitor and in turn makes the oscillators sputter as the voltage dies.
This can also be simulated with the Red Pot in the center that controls the voltage in.

The synth has 2 stages LEFT and RIGHT and each stage corresponds to the stereo out guitar jack on the back right of the case
There is also 2 mono outputs one for LEFT and RIGHT

The main LFOs are controlled by the Pots on either side of the Volt. Pot.
The Left Pot controls the LEFT LED and also modulates the 2 oscillators that are also on the LEFT stage

These other OSCs are controlled by a momentary push button. Hold on to make the OSC mix to the output. While holding the push button you can vary the light coming into the photocell above the button. This is a cool photo theremin like effect that creates a really cool wah-wah sound

The RIGHT STAGE LFO/LEDs/OSCs act in the same way as described above for the LEFT STAGE.

This Unit is sold as-is with no returns. This is because it is an open source circuit that allows the buyer to go in and prod around if you like.

This is a very cool interface that could be used by electronic artists or noise performers. It is also useful for samples or just scaring the crap out of your neighbors and pets!

I am currently an Electronic Engineering student and have been designing/building/hacking/selling custom interfaces for the last 5 years."


Published on Jan 30, 2014 Cole McCray·118 videos

Giving this a McCray label based on the above. It will be interesting to see his work develops over time.

Studio Electronics ATC-1 Tone Chamelon

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via this auction

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2014 Winter NAMM Show - Moog 500 Series Analog Delay

Published on Jan 30, 2014 Musiciansfriend·660 videos

"Trent from Moog Music walks us through the 500 Series Analog Delay with full MIDI plug-in control for integrating with your digital audio workstation."

All it needs are patch points. It could get interesting if 500 Series became a modular format.

2014 Winter NAMM Show - Moog Theremini

Published on Jan 30, 2014 Musiciansfriend·660 videos

"Check out the new Thermini from Moog, which takes the concept of the theremin to glorious new sonic realms. Enjoy the sweet demo from Moog Music's Linda Lafferty!"

A new NAMM floor demo, a new presentation. Remember you can search on Theremini on the top left of the site and sort by date for all Theremini posts.

2014 Winter NAMM Show - Moog Sub 37 Analog Synth

Published on Jan 30, 2014 Musiciansfriend·660 videos

"We get an in-depth look at and demo of the new Moog Sub 37 Analog Synth, an incredibly powerful and fun addition to the Moog family of products. Filmed at the 2014 Winter NAMM show."

Verbos Electronics Complex Oscillator

Published on Jan 30, 2014 Brandon Smith·19 videos

"I *just* got this thing like 20 minutes ago, got it in the case and did this vid - o pleeeease don't take it as a demo, just an initial feeling around of the thing."

Follow-up to this post. See the Verbos channel below for all Verbos Electronics posts.

Expert Sleepers ESX-8CV & software calibration

Expert Sleepers ESX-8CV & software calibration from Andrew Ostler on Vimeo.

"Demonstrating how the ESX-8CV module can be used with Silent Way's software calibration feature, instead of using the module's factory hardware calibration.

In this demo an Arturia Microbrute is used, connected via its CV/gate inputs.

http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/esx8cv.html "

WIARD Classic VCO 2 Standard Patches

Published on Jan 30, 2014 Florent Faurie·67 videos

"An overview of the WIARD Classic VCO, second video with the Standard Patches of the User Manual"

Higher frequencies come in at 1:15. Also added to part 1 here.

KORG KINGKORG , DEMO NA CLASSIC KEYBOARDS

Published on Jan 30, 2014 CLASSIC KEYBOARDS·79 videos

"APRESENTAÇÃO , KORG KINGKORG , classic keyboards , korg , roland , yamaha , alesis, kurzweil , nord , open lab , ZOOM Handy Video Recorder"

Serge WAD through Halls Of Valhalla Z-DSP at Namm 2014

Serge WAD through Halls Of Valhalla Z-DSP at Namm 2014 from GM on Vimeo.

"Simple patch using the Serge WAD as a screaming machine, into the Valhalla Z-DSP Reverb."

CustomSynth Black Nord Lead & White Arp Sequencer

Two more custom works via CustomSynth.

MengQiMusic Preset Voltage - 1st Synth Module Ever From China?

Published on Jan 30, 2014 Qi Meng·37 videos

- easy and intuitive interface and workflow
- 84 preset x 6 outputs
- manual mode with external trigger input
- sequencing mode 1 - step sequencer with 1-84 length / internal & external clock / hold
- sequencing mode 2 - 3 step playable sequencer with timing controlled by pressure
- sequensing mode 3 - realtime looper with 15s max recording time and external reset input
- non-volatile memory
- just requires 12v power supply
- available in Eurorack and Standalone Banana formats

mengqimusic.com

Update: this is the first eurorack module from Meng Qi and could very well be the first synth module from China in general.  Now that's an interesting bit of synth history!

Bleep Labs - 12 Nebulophone choir

Published on Jan 30, 2014 Bleep Labs·29 videos

"12 Nebulophones into a mixer with no effects. Arpeggio rates of some linked together over IR.
Made by Thomas Fang and Cordey Lopez of Bleep Labs.

Kits and fully built units available at bleeplabs.com"

The Harvestman Zorlon Cannon first test

Published on Jan 30, 2014 ikkini·81 videos

"I received my Zorlon Cannon this morning. Here's a first patch using Tiptop Audio's Trigger Riot to sequence drums and three gate channels of the Zorlon to trigger :
- Hertz Donut through Double Andore sequenced by René for bass
- Make Noise STO through MMG for acid lead
- Zorlon pitched noise through Bionic Lester through Double Andore for silly hats"

Verbos Amplitude & Tone Controller

Published on Jan 30, 2014 Brandon Smith·18 videos

"Again, just got this thing about a couple hours ago, showing just a little bit - the palette of this thing is ginormous."

even in the odd 15'8

Published on Jan 30, 2014 Ebotronix·937 videos

4ms Peg, QCD / Expander, RCD, VCA Matrix
Analogue Systems RS100²,RS110²²,RS 170,RS360²,RS500e²
Arp Odyssey 2821 white noise
Bananalogue VCS
Cyndustries Zero Oscillator
Doepfer R2M, A114, A118, A134²², A143-2,A148,
A 149-1, A151²²,A160/161, A175²²,A185-2, A 138c
Flame Chord Machine²,Talking Synth Module²
Grendel Formant Filter²
flight of harmony choices
Make Noise PP, Maths²,Moddemix³,Optomix,QMMG,René,Woggl­ebug²
Malekko Anti Oscillator²² Uncle³,Jag
Moog Freqbox²²,MP201,CP251
Oberheim Sem
Sherman Filterbank2
Simmons Clap Trap
SSL Modulation Orgy
Tip Top Audio Z8000 manual voltage source
Toppobrillo Quantimator²,Sportmodulator,TWF²
Logic masterclock to Kenton Pro 2000² , QCD,Peg, RCD
FX :Boss VF1,Lexicon MX 400,PCM 80, Line6 echopro,TC M one XL
mackie the mixer³
kick by RS110, Maths,QMMG
15/8 time

Sputnik 289 overview and collage

Published on Jan 30, 2014 Todd Barton·145 videos

"for more demos of this module go to http://www.youtube.com/user/romanfili...
For better sound go to: https://soundcloud.com/user7621213/ex... [below]
This is a very brief overview of this amazing effects module for the Buchla format followed by a short burst of a sonic collage showing different settings."

Gotharman LD Tube Expansion Demo

Published on Jan 30, 2014 d4nnyp·32 videos

"Quick and dirty demo of the Gotharman Tube expansion box for Little DeFormer. Great sounding tube distortion and filter. Check them out @ www.gotharman.dk"

EMS SYNTHI-E Synth Spotting via ΟΔΟΣ 55

Pic in via ΟΔΟΣ 55 on Facebook

I asked how the SYNTHI-E sounded. According to ΟΔΟΣ 55, "the synthi e is fat ,the aks has more of a fragile sound,the e on the other hand is fat and warm."

Click here for a search on SYNTHI-E which will bring up some posts including audio demos and video.

Patches for Roland D-110, Yamaha TX-7 & Casio CZ-5000

via Acidboxblues:

"one for all the patch heads"

d110 patches

tx-7 patches

cz-5000 patches

Acidboxblues is Dylan Davis' site.  You might know the name from the Monthly Acid Pattern compilations.

Moog Little Phatty MATRIXSYNTH Patch

via CustomSynth on Facebook

The patch is real and actually came with the Little Phatty.  See this post for details.  It was a tribute from Amos Gaynes of Moog Music.  There's also a Suit & Tie Guy patch.  Note my patch was originally preset 95 on Amos' Little Phatty, but ended in slot 70.  Pretty cool.

Note the silver on black reverse keys.

Nebulæ

Nebulæ from joseph fraioli on Vimeo.

"a patch utilizing the qu-bit electronix nebulæ to create evolving tonal drones which form a basis for patterns and gestural events.

sound source basics:
tonal drone: qu-bit electronix nebulæ > synthesis technology e580 - tape delay mode
kick: tip top audio BD808 > make noise echophon
tonal wood hit: hertz donut MKII > make noise optomix
hi hat: Synth tech 3350 > make noise math v2
intermittent gestural fx: intellijel/cyclonix shapeshifter > tiptop ZDSP
reverb: eventide H8000fw"

via Joseph Fraioli on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

WMD Sequential Switch Matrix x 2

via Richard Devine on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"About to be a CV massacre with the WMD Sequential Switch Matrix x 2 !!!!"

New Radikal Technologies Accelerator OS Update 1.70

See the update in this post for details.

Elby Designs AVR Synth 16 Review on modularsynth.ru

via Dimitry on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"Yet another Elby Designs module reviewed: this time it is 16-bit version of well-known AVR Synth. It is available since 2005, but I didn't find any really detailed review, so I decided to translate my Russian article about DIY-kit, history of the instrument and some projects-successors."

"The AVRSYN project was started by Polish experimentalist Jaroslaw Ziembicki in the year 2002 as the experiment of making a complete synth on single chip. I’d like to say that slavic people are talented with low-level programming and can get 250% efficiency from obsolete technologies. Initially, the synthesizer was built around 16-bit Atmel AT90S8535 MCU. In 2005—2006 project was continued by Paul Maddox and Laurie Biddulph. Eventually, they developed the PCB, the program code was ported to modern ATMEGA16-8 and the comments were translated to English. At the same time, Biddulph started to sell synthesizer as the Elby Designs product that is still available today.

The project was developed to number of forks like 32-version made by Daniel Kruszina. His version has extended functionality, partial MIDI-control and even the wavetables. This version is also available at Elby Designs. In 2010, James Grahame with a few friends and also, supported by the original developers, made a completely new project, that is called MeeBlip..."

Check out the full review on modularsynth.ru here.

Korg Volca Kirmes Silvester 2013/2014

Published on Jan 2, 2014

"Korg Volca Kirmes Silvester 2013/2014
3* Volca, KP3, ecler nuo"

via Kaspar on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

New Make Noise Module Overview Videos at NAMM 1014

Make Noise Control Cell Series and Teleplexer [NAMM 2014]

Published on Jan 30, 2014 Electronic Musician Magazine·49 videos

"Make Noise's Tony Rolando demonstrates the features of the Control Cell Series and Teleplexer analog synth modules at the 2014 NAMM show in Anaheim, California."

Make Noise SoundHack ErbeVerb [NAMM 2014]

Published on Jan 30, 2014

"Make Noise's Tony Rolando demonstrates the features of the Tom Erbe-designed ErbeVerb reverb Eurorack module at the 2014 NAMM show in Anaheim, California."

New Pittsburgh Modular System Videos at NAMM 2014

Pittsburgh Modular System 90 [NAMM 2014]

Published on Jan 30, 2014 Electronic Musician Magazine·49 videos

"Pittsburgh Modular's Richard Nichol walks us through the features of the System 90 analog synthesizer at the 2014 NAMM show in Anaheim, California."

Pittsburgh Modular Foundation 3 [NAMM 2014]

Published on Jan 30, 2014

"Pittsburgh Modular's Richard Nichol walks us through the features of the Foundation 3 analog synthesizer at the 2014 NAMM show in Anaheim, California."

Elektron Analog Keys and Rytm at NAMM 2014

Published on Jan 30, 2014 keyboardmag1·399 videos

"The Analog Keys synth and Analog Rytm groovebox showcase Swedish marque Elektron's unique "multitrack" approach to synthesis."

Korg RK-100S virtual analog keytar at NAMM 2014

Published on Jan 30, 2014 keyboardmag1·399 videos

"The RK-100S combines analog modeling and sample-based synthesis into a 37-key wearable with a beautiful hardwood body and three-quarter sized keys."

Dave Smith Prophet-12 Module at NAMM 2014

Published on Jan 30, 2014 keyboardmag1·399 videos

"The P12 module packs all the power of the Prophet-12 synth into a surprisingly compact chassis."

Teenage Engineering OP-1 + Propellerhead Figure iPhone app real-time recording

Published on Jan 30, 2014 mastertonberry·43 videos

"Using the OP-1 and Figure app I'm just looping the same time on the OP-1 and replacing sounds as I go along. The BMP is set to 128."