In this video, I share more than twenty ideas for planning a matrix-based synth setup. I explore audio and MIDI routing, parallel effects, patch bays, mixers and practical cabling, with examples using MRCC and Erica Synths’ Matrix Mixer.
Timeline
0:00 Intro
1:30 SETUP TOUR
3:50 Parallel chains
4:30 Matrix levels
5:45 Matrix MIDI
10:20 I/O management
12:20 Post mixer tour
13:05 GENERAL TIPS
13:10 Cable tips
14:35 Sticker printer
15:20 Magent stips
15:50 Covers & stand
16:35 Pedal power
17:10 MIDI TIPS
17:25 Router types
18:50 MIDI channels
19:35 MIDI mods
21:00 MIDI filters
23:20 MATRIX AUDIO TIPS
23:55 MIx inputs
25:05 A/B test routes
25:30 Chain tips
26:25 Erica pros, cons
27:55 PATCH BAY TIPS
30:40 Using “normal”
31:45 Using “thru”
33:00 Using “half normal”
33:45 Have balance
34:55 MIXER AND INTERFACE TIPS
36:40 What next?
38:00 Outro
39:30 Father of MIDI
Links and notes from the video description
All these tips and many more are in my ever-expanding book of electronic music ideas, tips and tricks on Patreon:
► Patreon: https://patreon.com/loopop
Check prices for matrix routing products here (affiliate links help the channel regardless of what you buy):
Erica Synths Matrix Mixer:
► Perfect Circuit: https://link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/S0BERUlFSUBFR0NKR0VATEpITA?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2Ferica-matrix-mixer.html
► Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/yRQEAy
► Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/erica_synths_matrix_mixer.htm?offid=1&affid=369
MRCC from Conductive Labs for matrix routing of MIDI:
► Perfect Circuit: https://link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/S0BERUlFSUBFR0NKR0VATEpITA?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2Fconductive-labs-mrcc.html
► Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/conductive_labs_mrcc.htm?offid=1&affid=369
Samson Patch bay:
► Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/EavG69
► Perfect Circuit: https://link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/S0BERUlFSUBFR0NKR0VATEpITA?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2Fsamson-s-patch-plus.html
CHECK OUT PART 2 IN THIS SERIES!
► https://youtu.be/lAGE92dJ4y8
Other gear in the video:
►► PEDALS
► CXM1978 and Blooper by @ChaseBlissAudio
► KGB Fuzz by Valco Effects
► Microcosm by @HologramElectronics
► Rattler by @JAMpedals-yt
► X-TIME by @ikmultimedia
► ZOIA by @empresseffects
► Analog Chorus 60 by @Isak_MadeOnEarth
► Cosmos and LYRA 8 by SOMA (@somasynths )
► H9 by @EventideAudio
► Shallow Water by @FairfieldCircuitry
► NTS-2 by @KorgOfficial
►► SYNTHS AND GROOVEBOXES
► Maschine+ by @NativeInstruments
► Keystep Pro by @ArturiaOfficial
► JX-08 by @rolandglobal
► Play by @Polyend
► NDLR by @ConductiveLabs
► Digitone and Digitakt by @WeAreElektron
► Sub 25 by @MoogSynthesizers
► ARP2600 by @KorgOfficial
► Hydrasynth by @AshunSoundMachines
► RE-303 by dinsync
►► Misc audio
► 8PRE by @ArturiaOfficial
► Patchbay by Samson
► Magnetismus 2 by @Tegeler
►► Other stuff keeping the setup together
► Color cables and 90 degree cables by Designacable
► 90 degree black cables by Tendrils
► Jaspers 3D-120B stand with various accessories from Jaspers (I bought them on the Thomann site)
► The Rack is called "Thon Studio Line" and I bought it from Thomann
► MRCC is on the Besign desktop stand: https://amzn.to/3xpDDtN
► Wood blocks from my son's now unused marble set
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Submit review and video ideas here (sorry I don’t offer 1×1 sessions/setup/purchasing advice):
► Ziv (at) loopopmusic.com
NOTE: Occasionally I’ll try out affiliate marketing and include affiliate links. This means that I may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases via affiliate links to stores like Amazon, Sweetwater, Thomann and others. The content of this clip is entirely my opinion, and was not paid for or dictated in any way by the company creating the gear. Without addressing the particulars of products shown here as they might be under NDA, gear shown on this channel may be either sent by the manufacturer, on loan for review or bought at a discount.