Matrixbrute: TD sequences from Phraedra to Tangram

Another demonstration of the Matrixbrute in split mode. More excerpts from Tangerine Dream Sequences: Phraedra, Rubycon, Ricochet, Stratosfear, Cloudburst Flight, Force Majeure, and Tangram. All sounds from Matrixbrute in real time. Additional reverb added. The purpose is to show how versatile split mode can be, assigning different oscillators to the sequencer and to the lead, and using real time controls to transform the sound of the lead and sequence.
Patches available as download from the Arturia Matrixbrute users group face book page (in the file section): / matrixbrute
See also Tangerine Dream's Sorcerer Soundtrack with Matrixbrute.

[@TAM-mj9lb]

I met Chris, Edgar and Peter in early 1976 via my mentor- teacher Klaus Schulze...you bring up fabulous memories that wash over me in a most beautiful way. They have taken their musical genius into the Astral Sphere - where all this originated in the first place.

[@jonwalley4628]

This is incredible. Top marks ! Never thought one unit could do this ! ❤

[@jamesstevens2362]

Loved every second! Of all the albums TD have released, these early ones are still my favourites. Sitting in a bean bag for hours with headphones listening to these, you wouldn’t have to be tripping for the music to take you on a trip. Very well done!

[@wedream2]

Thank you. I also prefer these early TD releases, and also their Sorcerer soundtrack, which I also did a video of using the Matrixbrute. I also made a slide show of the entire Rubycon album, although it doesn't always play back smoothly on KZbin. If you want an audiovisual experience, sink into your bean bag with headphones and trip out on: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4itfXR5jql6b6M

[@kevfullo]

Just watched your Rubycon video, it was perfect, ta.

[@SuperGilesfamily]

Wow! Excellent. Brought back so many good memories - really must get those albums out again and give them a good listen. Well Done!

[@TheZooman22]

Wonderful performance sounds amazing. That synth is very versatile. I can listen to TD nonstop.

[@maximummovementtheatre]

Great work, have been into TD since 1976 and Stratosfear. The Matrixbrute sounds perfect.

[@antfactor]

You captured the timing of the filter sweeps perfectly(!) on that first track. Amazing...!! These are truly impressive (and gorgeous!). Thanks for the memories.... Wow...

[@wedream2]

Thanks. It was a fun project.

[@Rocky-hs9ei]

Still sounds excellent.... your Rubycon could keep going on and on..... deeply satisfying ⚡

[@criddyla696]

Absolutely stunning work, sounds are very good too. I have a Polybrute and will now go and attempt to try something along these lines and I know it’s not the same but I will give it a go after this superb demonstration of that beautiful synth

[@victorarruda5408]

OMG! This is so beautiful! Awesome Job!

[@wedream2]

Thank you!

[@InFamousProductions]

omg . it is so awesome. those patches and your playing is amazing. I am getting mine in a few days and I can't wait to make these kinds of sounds. thanks for making this , it' so great.

[@wedream2]

Thanks. You can download all the sequences from the Arturia users group. They were done before the firmware 2.0 update, so I don't know how that update may affect the program file.

[@InFamousProductions]

@@wedream2 nice! thanks

[@seramerika]

Mind blowing! l grew up with Tangerine, this is a great gift!

[@wedream2]

I grew up with TD, too. Thanks!

[@benh.635]

Awesome job! I love Tangerine Dream so much! This is such amazing work! :D

[@wedream2]

Thanks for the compliment. I've been a TD fan for decades. More to come in another video.

[@benh.635]

@@wedream2 You're welcome. I can't wait for the next video! :)

[@aviatorjoe4153]

Came across this late, but very enjoyable! Well done!

[@deOrbiter]

Well done! Great performance! Grew up with TD music and have seen them 3 times live in concert!

[@wedream2]

Thank you. I saw TD in concert only once, but met Chris Franke when he came to the Analogue Haven booth at NAMM in 2006 where I was demonstrating the MacBeth M5 synth. Steve Roach also came by.

[@fixed1t]

excellent loved the albums and your work on reproducing them

[@schragemusik]

VERY well done. A lot of excellent work here.

[@wedream2]

Thank you. MB is perfect monosynth for early Tangerine Dream.

[@pthomas36]

This is awesome!! I love the lo-fi video - looks like you recorded it on an early camcorder. Matches the vintage of the music. The MatrixBrute is a grail synth, and is on my list for when I can actually justify owning one!

[@wedream2]

Tom Martinson Recorded on a hi-8 camcorder. I have a Korg ARP 2600 FS and a vintage Minimoog. But if I could keep only 1 out of the 3, it would be the Matrixbrute!

[@kingtrance307]

The Matrixbrute is going for half off prices now too if you look around. Incredible synth.

[@xorthontech]

Great job. I have loved Tangerine Dream since I discovered them in 1980. I just got ahold of a Matrixbrute myself just last week.

[@wedream2]

I also own a Minimoog, but hardly play it with the MB around.

[@Dudderlyful]

What an amazing job you have done!

[@wedream2]

Thank you.

[@leggett74]

A TD fan of 30 plus years this is a wonderful homage to there sound and style, well done! some moments got the hairs on my neck up! keep up the good work.

[@wedream2]

I've also been a TD fan for 30+ years. I spent some time chatting with Chris Franke at the 2006 NAMM show in Anaheim, CA. The TD members apparently had a hand in synthesizer development. (Franke insisted that Roland put cross-modulation on their upcoming Jupiter 8 synth.) I appreciate TD much more after working on this project. Check out my other 2 TD videos "Matrixbrute: Sorcerer" and "Matrixbrute: Tangerine Dream & Edgar Froese." I'm now working on TD video #4. Thanks for your comments.

[@leggett74]

@@wedream2 lucky fella meeting Chris. I'm sure the brand's were glad to listen to them in the day! I'll be checking j out your other via for sure. Sorcerer is a great soundtrack to, remembering listening to it on my friends dad's record player when we were about 17! That matrixbrute is indeed a brute of a machine. Enjoy.

[@flyboy2880]

Excellent stuff. respect.

[@syntheticvisionsmusic]

Amazing work here, this is a great homage to TD their melodies and sequences, this looks so easy but know how much practice this would have taken. I applaud you sir. And thanks TD for such a great back catalogue until sadly Optical Race. Love the base on Tangram perfecto....❤

[@moogmodular1984]

This is frickin awesome!!! Respect!

[@wedream2]

I finally get some respect! Thanks. Check out my other 4 MB-Tangerine Dream videos.

[@tedfire]

wow amazing really enjoyed this!

[@wedream2]

Thank you. The Matrixbrute is a truly amazing monosynth.

[@fredericbrun7907]

Thank you very much!! It's a great video.

[@wedream2]

Thanks. Check out my take on TD's Sorcerer soundtrack.

[@tablameister]

Brilliant! Am a long time fan of TD. Just bought a MatrixBrute.

[@wedream2]

Thank you. Download the sequences from the Facebook users group.

[@ptouchmusic]

As a huge Tangerine Dream fan i also made an album under my pseudoniem Paul Promis. called "Locked Up". I love the sequences and sounds you made with the Matrixbrute. Tangerine Dream is a way of life.

[@wedream2]

Thank you. Looks like you have a serious synth studio!

[@euteaconselho8275]

Wonderful keyboard! I loved the lettes TD

[@wedream2]

Very fun synth to program and play! Thanks

[@Sentientfx1]

Excellent effort mate!

[@wedream2]

Thank you! It wasn't easy.

[@philoupaulo]

Beautiful effect of ratcheting ! I have to try this on my Matrixbrute...

[@wedream2]

Thanks. Matrixbrute is an amazing monosynth. I find I play it a lot more than my Minimoog.

[@GP100TD]

GREAT! As TD fun for almost 45 years I can cofirm, YES! Love their work up to melrose phase. You just point it! Btw. I have ARTURIA V7 collection, but this brutal synth. 👍

[@wedream2]

Thank you!

[@olivierbriand7926]

Very good work ! thank you et BRAVO from France !

[@wedream2]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@olivierbriand7926]

@@wedream2 I made friends a listening to your work and good programing, and Arturia France is interested in using your sounds in a new bank of sounds for the matrixSynth, please contact me via Facebook or by mail ([e-mail] / [e-mail]) if you are interested to be part of the project. thanks again for the amazing work !

[@DavidGHobson]

Really wonderful job on all those very 'select' recreations. I am also a proud owner of a MB. Now I need to get some inspiration from your video and make some patches! Thank you for the upload. Subscibed

[@wedream2]

Thank you for your comments.

[@michelemartin6216]

Super job ! Je possède un matrix depuis 1 an et je suis pas encore arrivé à ce niveau ! Bravo !

[@wedream2]

Merci, je fais de la conception sonore depuis 3 décennies.

[@pierrepisu1704]

Even though the sounds are not the same as the original I got shivers down my spines listen to this as I'm a big fan of TD (and Loom too!). MaxiBrute is a brutal Beast.

[@wedream2]

Just tried to capture the TD muses.

[@MrKayMrKay]

The very best TD ever made so well rendered! This synth really deserves praises when used like that!

[@wedream2]

It's the perfect synth for early TD sequences. Thanks.

[@rossminet]

@@wedream2 In the hands of one who masters the synth. All in split mode? Amazing!

[@wedream2]

@@rossminet Thank you. The matrixbrute makes it easy as I'm a sound designer, not a musician.

[@rossminet]

@@wedream2 Ok, I was a bit sloppy since one can be a good musician without knowing sound design at all. But you're also a musician to me.

[@JahniCoyote]

Wow! Ive been wanting a synth that has this split mode sequencer! I was just about to buy pro 3 but as far as I can tell its sequencer is not designed this way, although a great synth and sequencer Thanks!!!

[@wedream2]

Best tip I can give is to do what I did: Use a Riftmaster or similar device to record a few seconds of a TD sequence, then slow it down without shifting the pitch to learn and program the exact sequence. Finally emulate the sound used for the sequence and match the original speed on playback.

[@antonnova5015]

WUNDERBAR. Well done.

[@wedream2]

Thank you!

[@jayjr.1865]

Good stuff !

[@northstarr4729]

Awesome video!

[@wedream2]

Thanks!

[@northstarr4729]

All that's missing is the analog master tape noise and lo-0fi vinyl pops and scratches of the originals

[@paulverkempinck6411]

AMAZING!!!!

[@wedream2]

Indeed, the Matrixbrute is amazing considering it's a monosynth. It sounds almost like a multi-timbral polysynth at times. Thanks!

[@nicolesoukalova]

WONDERFUL!

[@wedream2]

Thank you!

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

You have really shown a great deal of what the Matrix Brute can do in this video. Very impressive performance. Some of the sounds you are using remind me of the sounds of the tv show Air Wolf from back in the early 80's. They have that 80's feel. I may well have to investigate the Matrix Brute again. Who knows? I might end up getting it after all

[@wedream2]

Thanks for the positive feedback. The Matrixbrute is a lot more fun than a Minimoog in my opinion, and a lot less expensive. But it's nice having both.

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

@@wedream2 Mini Moog is a classic. Due to this a lot of people (myself included) sometimes over revere Moog products. From what I have seen you display with the Matrix Brute it can almost do poly and it's sequencer seems very impressive too. The sounds are very usable in my opinion so it would be a very useful addition if time is taken to learn it properly. Although it's big it's smaller than a Moog One. If you have a re-issue Mini Moog as well then you are extremely lucky. I love the look and the feel of the Mini Moog. I have a Sub37 which covers me for the Moog sound with a darker tone but I will always find the Mini Moog inspirational.

[@wedream2]

I consider myself extremely lucky. About 15 years ago I purchased 2 Minimoogs and 2 Memorymoogs and made new exotic wood cabinets for all of them. (Pics on my facebook page). I installed a Linntronics midi upgrade in one of the Minimoogs. Both Memorymoogs had significant electronic problems so they sat unused in cases until last year. I finally found someone who could competently service the electronics. I'm going to be selling the Zebrawood set (Mini + Memory), and keep the Rosewood set for a while longer. (I made a few KZbin videos showcasing them). The Rosewood Memorymoog is currently being serviced, and once I get it back, I'll start sound design on it. (I've waited 15 years to do this!). I sold a Waldorf XTK and bought the Matrixbrute with the cash. If I didn't have the Minis I would have purchased a Sub37. Matrixbrute and Moog is a good combo.

[@markstevenson451]

beautiful

[@wedream2]

Thank you. It was a challenge, but the MB made it possible.

[@HomerNarr]

very nice

[@triplebacon1]

You have made it look easy which it's not! Well done mate excellent!

[@wedream2]

Thanks! You're right about it not being easy. Some of them took about 15-20 takes to get a decent recording.

[@triplebacon1]

@@wedream2 I can well imagine, top job in the end results though,superb!!! I've sub'd ;-)

[@wedream2]

Patch sounds/sequences available as a download from the Matrixbrute Users Group Facebook page (File section).

[@garyhall4414]

Just got my Arturia Matrixbrute yesterday. Can't wait to dive in . I guess I need to check out the Facebook group. Can't wait.

[@MusicZtorm]

Impressive patches/sounds ! :)

[@wedream2]

@@MusicZtorm Thank you!

[@MusicZtorm]

@@wedream2 My pleasure :) btw, i don't find your patches on the facebook group ... do you have a direct link ? thanks in advance ! :)

[@wedream2]

@@MusicZtorm facebook.com/groups/MatrixBrute Look for TD sequences marked Nov. 8, 2018 in the file section.

[@edbuller4435]

Lead line sound in Stratosphere is Spot ON !

[@wedream2]

Thanks!

[@OPTIONALWATCH]

I have a Matrixbrute. I bought it 2 years ago. I've experimented with it but haven't even broken the ice yet. I made some progress getting my guitar heard through the filters. That took some sime to do. In the beginning I could not do it as explained in the manual. Later on I found a video here in youtube on how to do it. After taking some time off from pursuing that task, I was able to figure out how I can make the MB sound like I'm using a Boss pedal.

[@wedream2]

Most of what I have done is in split mode. When I got my Behringer 2600 Blue Marvin I set up the MB to control the 2600 using all the controllers and routed the audio output of the 2600 into the MB, bringing it in as the 4th oscillator. You are right about instructional videos on the MB; they are very helpful.

[@petervdveenmuis]

Lovely!

[@wedream2]

Thank you!

[@Vercingetorix061983]

Amazing! Does anyone know the notes for main sequence of Stratosfear? It appears to be only 3 notes, but there are like some repetitions in the middle and sound amazingly full.

[@ericrebourg2013]

séquences emblématiques de tangerine dream. Cool

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

You convinced me ^_^ Berliner Schule seem to work pretty well on Arturia's monophonic Matrix beast. With the Paraphonic abilities this is really all you need.

[@wedream2]

Thank you!

[@gaylejensen2640]

WOW!!

[@krakenkraft_ambient]

Great! And the learning is: You don't need yet another machine! (Even not this.)

[@djlaroccadavid5135]

bravo ;)

[@mvmixingstudio]

Perfect ;)

[@wedream2]

Thanks. I haven't had this much fun programming a synth in a long time.

[@fractalman8064]

Good stuff, keep it coming. Love the light above your 'Brute - where did you find it?

[@Gyrbae]

And just like that, you convinced me to finally buy this thing.

[@wedream2]

Maybe I should tell Arturia I'm an unpaid salesperson for them.

[@Gyrbae]

@@wedream2 They definitely owe yoy some provisions for these demos.

[@northstarr4729]

Me too, I'm ordering one

[@JL-pi7jv]

Cool stuff 😅

[@tangent4416]

Awesome!! But you forgot the choral notes following tha bassnotes at the opening of Tangram...

[@raydiognome]

Great covers! Makes me want to by a MB just to use your patches. That's totally cool that you've shared them. Not owning the MB, any chance you have any of the sequences or sheet music documented? Even your video is helpful trying to figure out some of the parts. Thanks

[@wedream2]

I can't read or write music, and I struggle to play by ear. The only way I was able to figure out the sequences was with a device called "Riff Master." It records up to 2 second sound bite that can be slowed down to 1/2 and 1/4 speed. Same thing is done with learning the lead part. It's very laborious, but you heard the result. Thank you for your comments.

[@raydiognome]

@@wedream2 Thanks for the reply. Sounds pretty damn good to me! I use the Amazing Slow Downer on an Ipad sometimes and I usually just write out the letters. I actually stumbled upon your videos looking for videos of people playing TD so I can hopefully see what their doing. Keep on Dreaming!

[@Wiesolator]

Fantastic work! Video-Quality isn't great, but Audio-Output is much more! Thx!

[@wedream2]

Thanks. And to think Hi-8 video was state of the art at one brief moment in time. I can't find a digital camcorder that doesn't have a slew of 1 star reviews on Amazon.

[@Beatprisoner]

Fantastic! Seems to be a great Berlin School soundset. Any chance for people without a FB account to download this set?

[@wedream2]

Send me an email at [e-mail] and I'll send you the file. It will be Bank A.

[@scoobysienna]

at last someone playing

[@ErykMaler]

tak to rozumiem, brawo

[@wedream2]

Dziękuję

[@jtn191]

Any tips for sequencing like Tangerine Dream? And for designing TD-like arps?

[@robertszyszynski7959]

GOOD MUSIC .

[@BenBlauRecordings]

Stunning. Do you have the base notes of the Ricochet Sequence/Arpeggio? Please :)

[@wedream2]

The sequence is a simple 6 note repeat. If C0 is the first note, then it goes like this: C0, C1, C0, G0, C2, G0. Use the stereo delay to create a syncopated effect. Then transpose using the keys.

[@director2bob]

you sound amazing bro and just subscribed to your channel. I own a Moog Sub 37 but the sound of the maxtrixbrute totally inspires me. Do you think having both a Moog sub 37 & Maxtrixbrute sequenced together would sound dope? Tried to find a YT video with both of them in same live set with no luck. Appreciate your thoughts.

[@wedream2]

Thanks for the compliment. I haven't tried adding a Moog Sub 37 or other synth as you suggested. I do have a set up now where the audio output of my Behringer 2600 is inserted into the audio input of the Matrixbrute, and the sound is then brought in as a 4th oscillator on the MB. The MB also triggers the B2600, and there are numerous patch points (CV ins an outs) between the two.

[@usaroman]

I been looking for TD bass sequences in midi files but have found none. I find it difficult to transcribe by ear. I would pay for them if they were made available for download.

[@OPTIONALWATCH]

15:19 sounds like it's from 1980. This is very good stuff.

[@wedream2]

From Tangerine Dream’s 1979 album. Thank you!

[@kevinnolan3592]

Can you tell me - for Ricochet - is each key triggering a different sequence? The sequences sound a bit different between the keys you play at 4.36 an 4.47 - perhaps I'm wrong? But Ricochet does have different sequences triggered in real time at different moments - and you're doing it perfectly here. Just curious as yo what's actually going on - is it different sequences triggered by different keys, or is it just hte same sequence though and just sounding a bit different at different pitches?? Any insight appreciated. Truly fascinating!!

[@wedream2]

It's only 1 sequence that is being transposed whenever my left hand presses a key left of the keyboard split.

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

Is it possible to run 2 sequences at the same time in Split mode or can you assign the sequencer only once per patch?

[@wedream2]

You can only run 1 sequence or arpeggiator at a time in split mode or any other mode. The real time controls allow morphing from one sound to another .

[@pvillez]

Thank you very much. The link, however, is not public.

[@wedream2]

I guess you have to be a member of the group to view it.

[@seanet1970]

I wonder how many MB's this video has sold? Great stuff!

[@wedream2]

I'd love to know, and for Arturia to know, too. Thanks!

[@seanet1970]

@@wedream2 I'd be giving them a gentle nudge if I was you - the very least you deserve is a thank you and a complimentary car sticker!

[@euteaconselho8275]

To rubycom, ricochet, cool!

[@wedream2]

Perfect synth for this kind of music!

[@user-cq1zh6rd6d]

Hi wedream2 !. Do you sell the TD patches?

[@wedream2]

I don't sell patches, but I'd be glad to share them. However, I'm not sure how to save them in a file that can be sent out via email. Do you know how to take a bank in the Arturia Midi Control Center and convert it to a SMF or other file for sharing?

[@user-cq1zh6rd6d]

Hillo wedream2!. From "Arturia Midi Control Center", you can export it to a special file (it does automatically), with extension ".mbprojz"; This file can also be imported from "Arturia Midi Control Center".

[@user-cq1zh6rd6d]

​I could share with you 64 patches, different from the factory patches.

[@EdgarRoadMusic]

Yeah im intreasted indoor patches as well :)

[@wedream2]

Where do I find that file extension?

[@user-cq1zh6rd6d]

Hello wedream2: Are you going to be interested in sharing the patches?

[@wedream2]

How do I save my patches that are stored on my computer in the Arturia Midi Control Center into a file that can be shared?

[@user-cq1zh6rd6d]

Hello wedream2: Here are the steps to download the patches: 1. Matrixbrute must be connected with USB to the computer that has the "Arturia Midi Control Center" application. 2. In the right matrix, the 256 positions of the Matrixbrute presets are displayed. Above the matrix is the [Recall to Computer] button. 3. Pressing [Recall to Computer] generates a new project in the left matrix, called "DEVICE" and synthesizer presets are copied to the computer. 4. The copy lasts about 1 minute and at the bottom you can see the progress bar. 5. Above the left matrix, there is the [Export] button. If DEVICE is already selected, pressing it will open the window to save the file in the computer with the extension ".mbprojz". I hope it is well explained.

[@user-cq1zh6rd6d]

If you tell me the email I'll send you the fichero with the patches. I will also explain the import process. A greeting.

[@wedream2]

My email address is [e-mail] I'd like to be able to share a bank at a time since I haven't programmed all 256 patch locations.

[@hannuthyvonen]

minun musiikkia Löytyy Facebookista.

[@porscha901]

Encore?

[@wedream2]

There's more to come in another video.

[@simonlegrec]

cloudburst flight...kill me track

[@wedream2]

Thanks!

[@TheVoltar100]

Les arpèges de Phaedra et la mélodie de Rubicon ! C’est à retravailler un peu……….

[@tangerinedreamfan9973]

1:11,

[@ronyaldomirandalaura2451]

Eso no es musica mano, que es eso?

[@wedream2]

19 / 5000 Translation results No entiendo.

[@philippemouillevoix7783]

Bravo, really, excellent work! Too bad it was done on an Arturia with Arturia sound... . Everything in the high mids, dry, borderline aggressive, almost sizzling, very far from the roundness of the synths originally used by TD. The same on synths in the Berlin school spirit and it will be absolutely brilliant.

[@_Thorsten]

Video recorded with a potato ?

[@wedream2]

???

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

@@wedream2 Hater alert. If you didn't get them you wouldn't be good. Take it as a compliment lol

[@samuelpenn2973]

Torsten mit H idiot

[@CrazedCrittic]

480p? really? Didn't bother watching

[@wedream2]

Don't watch, just listen. It's all about the sound.

[@criddyla696]

@@wedream2it’s in the name 😊 seek out the problems, miss the point…

[@MeAlexSenna]

Great sequences and playing. Too bad of the weak sound, I’ve heard software synths with more power than this

[@wedream2]

I had to cut the volume prior to upload to avoid distortion. What you are hearing is KZbin fidelity, not the actual Matrixbrute. This is a major problem with demos.

[@silverfunnel6819]

@@wedream2 This sounds fantastic.

[@wedream2]

@@silverfunnel6819 Thank you!

[@TheVoltar100]

Désolé mais c’est pas ça !

[@wedream2]

Qu'est-ce qu'il n'y a pas ?

[@victoria653]

Looks like after buying this, he could only afford a potato video camera