Syntrx | Day One
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- Опубліковано 14 тра 2021
- Here are my initial thoughts on the Syntrx analogue synthesiser from Erica Synths. Unfortunately I won't have very much time to get to know this synth this time around, but here is a glimpse at some of its features plus some opinions I was able to form in the five or so hours I played and programmed it. Despite the lack of detail, I hope the video will be useful.
The Syntrx really is a dichotomy for me, on the one hand it is a beautiful and unique instrument and is capable of sounding incredible. But on the other hand I can't help but feel it has numerous limitations and on a couple of occasions is even slightly flawed. These negatives might be easier to swallow if it sold for half the price but otherwise those negatives weigh heavily with such a high price tag. I wonder to what degree Erica Synths may be able to palpably improve this synth in firmware, if of course they are inclined to do so...
01:37 Intro
03:50 Overdrive
10:49 Reverb
15:34 Modulation
21:06 The Matrix
29:25 Conclusions
Ad breaks at 10:49, 21:48 and 29:24.
Corrections: I refer to the three patch matrix states as 100%, 60% and 30%. They are in fact 100%, 70% and 30%.
I have the Syntrx and the first thing I noticed was the digital noise from the reverb. I spoke to Erica about and they said that the noise was there by design for experimental work, not what I wanted to hear but undeterred I opened the unit up to see if something could be done.
Well done. A challenging bit of kit to review- especially in such a short time
Stunning display and great talkthrough/demo. Tim ....you made this bad boy siiingggggg !!!!
Hold shift and press recall, turns off the matrix lights and drastically reduces reverb noise.
You look quite happy to have this one. Sounds fantastic
That grimace made at
Love your Honesty, Tim.
Awesome video as always.
Appreciate the honest review
Thanks for another great indepth and honest review. You are not overly critical, you are as always right on point.
the little sci-fi riff you ended up using for the backing track you made with it is fucking awesome, maybe the coolest thing you've made as an example in your videos!
Best synth review I ever watched.
Damn! Really ripped that synth a new one Tim! Poor syntrix isn’t going to be walking straight for a week! Hey... at least I have zero gas for it anymore so thanks for saving me money! 👍 another informative video as usual!
Loooooove my Syntrx. One of the best decisions I've made recently.
Tim, first off, you provide the greatest and most honest breakdowns of synth equipment of anyone. I came across your work a little over a week ago researching the Behringer ARP 2500 modules; I have wanted an ARP 2500 like Pete Townsend's since I was 13 (35 years ago); and fell down the rabbit hole of watching all of your videos like I was binge watching a Netflix show. Like you, I lusted after the Syntrx even though the majority of UA-cam videos on the Syntrx played awful sounds. I guess I still want to be Pete Townshend. Keep up the excellent work, your calming demeanor in these videos is only matched by your philosophical, dare I say poetic, delivery!
If you reduce the signal strength of the oscillators in the matrix to 30%, you get a larger control range for fine-tuning the signal strength in the further audio path. That was already the case with the original EMS devices. Use the existing technology, don't always scold!
Thanks so much for your reviews, super valuable. I’ve had my syntrx for a while now and it certainly has its idiosyncrasies. I did notice you had your output channel eq set to fully clockwise, the “flat” position is “5” .. this makes a huge difference to the sound, as these controls are tone controls. Anyway, this is certainly not a synth for everyone, but if you embrace it’s limitations it is incredibly rewarding. I feel the mistake is looking for things it can’t do when compared to other machines, I don’t need another minimoog, or more modular, it is different and it leads you on different paths. But that’s my experience and my POV. In the sports car metaphor you touch on, this isn’t a 2021 Porsche 911. It’s a new Morgan +8, imperfect , impractical and thrilling.
Love this synth. Maybe some day.🤓
That brought back some memories... My freshman year at college, we had a Synthi to work with. When you pushed the pins into the matrix, they were obviously 100%... Don't think I'd considered the possibility of attenuating the connections. Interesting thoughts. Great memories. Thanks