Arturia Matrix-12 V Explained
Synth expert Tyler Coffin presents comprehensive Arturia Matrix-12 V video tutorials! If you want help deciphering the impressive array of controls and features on this synth so you can get down to making some sounds quickly, this course tis for you! Tyler breaks down the key components of this software, starting from the top and working through the advanced features in a logical, easy-to-follow method. These videos are for new Arturia Matrix-12 V users.
Videos
• Introduction & Overview (04:39) - First, get a brief look at the broad aspects and nature of the Arturia Matrix-12 V as well as a bit of history before digging further into this recreation of Oberheim's classic instrument.
• The User Interface & Basic Operation (08:14) - In this video, you'll get acquainted with the main interface and general layout of the Matrix-12 V so you'll have a good initial idea of how to approach it in more detail moving forward.
• The Oscillators (04:56) - The Voltage Controlled Oscillator, or VCO, is the foundation of virtually any analog synthesizer; the Matrix-12 V gives us two stellar ones. In this video, discover all these oscillators can do.
• The Filter & FM Sections (05:49) - In this video, explore how we can further edit the output of our VCOs using the Filter and Frequency Modulation sections.
• Modulations (05:37) - The Matrix-12 V's namesake was created to make modulations in a world of hardware a more streamlined process. This layout in virtual form is an excellent workflow to link all kinds of sources and destinations within the synthesizer.
• Mod Sources & Additional Parameters (12:25) - As modulation sources, we have envelopes, LFOs, tracking, and more in the Matrix-12 V. Here, take a look at these sections as well as their additional "PAGE2" parameters.
• The Effects (05:40) - The Matrix-12 V is stocked with some excellent effects that can be a finishing polish at the end of our signal. In this video, explore these effects and their applications.
• Voices Page & Multi Mode (11:30) - The Voices Page allows you to define exactly how the polyphonic voices act with the Matrix-12 V. Also, discover Multi Mode, which allows you to assign entire presets to separate voices for keyboard splits or layering.
• Preset Management & the Browser (05:45) - Arturia's intuitive preset browser does its job well in the Matrix-12 V. In this video, take a look at how it can keep our many sounds organized.
• Sound Design Example: Bass (05:32) - In this video, follow along as Tyler creates a fairly simple bass sound to get our toes wet in the world of sound design with the Matrix-12 V.
• Sound Design Example: Lead (07:46) - Next, take your sound design ideas a little further to create a lead sound using the Matrix-12 V.
• Sound Design Example: Pad (11:28) - Finally, Tyler pulls out all the stops to create a huge pad sound that employs many of the powerful features granted by the Matrix-12 V.
• Review & Conclusion (04:25) - Here, you'll get a quick review of all you've learned in the Matrix-12 V plus a few closing remarks so that you're fully prepared to jump in and create endless great sounds with this phenomenal instrument!