The Matriarch is so much more worth the money in terms of features and capabilities compared to the ridiculously overpriced Minimoog Model D, that’s for sure. It’s a really fun instrument to experiment and play with, you can get some insane sounds out of it. I’m so glad I have one.
You’ve officially advanced to my top five favourite synthesizer review channels, due to your knowledge, humour and ability to actually play those things :)
Formant sound on a Matriarch. Cool! Thanks for teaching this old synth dog a new trick today! I have my effects pedal patched into my cutoff filter which adds to the fun.
Finally! WOW! Now all we need is a video on the score for the original Tron (pretty please...?) like you did for Terminator 2 and Escape from New York...
I actually have sheet music for it somewhere. It would be quite epic to work out but perhaps... Do I get one of those light bikes as payment? It's one of my terms.
I have these, and separately they are wonderfully complex. Put them all together, and you may as well order takeout and lock the door. Remember to stay hydrated.
So odd.. I was looking into the matriarch today! Your channel is my fav on TH-cam by far by the way.. perfect balance of synth love and education and comedy and great music
That intro song was spectacular and the explosion at the end fit perfectly. Finally Alex on Moog's, I haven't got the opportunity to have fun with the Matriarch so your video give an idea of what is capable and as always excellent video. Claudio (Dr.Mix) in your production team? LOL!
I love your compositions, experiments, videos, and overall way of being in such a major way. You're a true treasure in the noble pantheon of great synthesists
Lots of reasons to pity people who don't love music and synths, but one of which is such unfortunate people will never truly appreciate the superlative quality of everything on Alex's channel. Jaw-droppingly good. Bravo and thank you!
This "Groove based demo 2" reminded me of the old Polish TV "music video" for Marek Biliński's "Ucieczka z Tropiku". (Escape from the Tropics) Also: explosion(s). And the beard.
I think the Sound Studio was the one I had more fun with, which was surprising as I was dying for a proper go on the Matriarch. Perhaps the Sound Studio is just that bit more unconventional. I could jam with it for days.
Fantastic synth, the Matriarch. There are free software editors available, which can be used via USB to change the settings and avoid the clunky keyboard combinations. They work very well. Moog should definitely release their own editor anyway. Great video, as usual. Thanks!!
I've got a little Phatty. I already can not believe how many Moogs you have! You must be a dealer of some sort. GREAT JOB BRO AND NICE INTRODUCTION SONG. YOUR THE FIRST VIDEO EVER ON MY NEW MACBOOK PRO
Outstanding video! You really get what the Matriarch is all about. I have had one for a couple of years and every time I sit down to it (which is daily) I am both amazed and pleased with its capabilities. And I really liked how you demonstrated how well it plays with others. This feature allows me to use the Matriarch to tie my studio together into an "orchestra" of synths. It is sublime! Thank you for this video!
Right, that does it. You win my award for the best channel on Nixi.., I mean, TH-cam, along with The Kiffness and Melody Sheep. Hilariously brilliant intro mate! (Sorry I'm two years late but I only discovered your channel last week.)
Oh man, this is a 'bleeps' 'bloops' and noise shot fest. Very interesting and informative. A fantastic array of demos. Thanks for taking time to set up and present them to us.
"I'm not weird, you are". Now look here, that's quite a sophisticated statement which leads me to the conclusion that there's more to Alex Ball than synth guy. Thing is that synths must regard humans as very strange beings; couple of preseumptions in there. Okay so back on tac: terrific vt. I've just listened via phone via hifi and the synths sounded dreamily good.
..you already got me with the intro! ...released in ´78, still immedeatly falling asleep listening to radioactivity, doomed as my early "go to bed" song. i am building my first modular system based on system 55 by behringer, i think this channel ist what i was looking for ..thanks in advance!
This is my first view of your content. I really appreciated the way you conducted your review. Thank you, you have a new subscriber and a thumbs up from me.
The first experimental demo with the sound studio gave me big Tomas Dvorak Machinarium vibes. The second was so musique concrete I'm surprised you didn't pull out a dainty french cigarette to accompany it. Fantastic stuff and you've certainly put me in the mood for that sort of music right about now.
Best intro I’ve ever watched in all synths videos, no one knows how many times I kept repeating and laughing. It’s so lovely, really love the vibe hahaha
Love my matriarch. Playing with the paraphony certainly is a skill to work on. The keybed is pretty good. It doubles also a pretty good midi controller. Anyways love the vid. Sounds awesome!
I really like your musical parodies/genre pieces in some of these videos Alex! I think you absolutely nail them and bring an immense amount of fun and energy to them. Great work! 😊
As soon as anyone mentions the word 'Moog,' My fingers go straight to the like button, which is a shame because I wanted to add another like for the opening ditty and another for the video! Thank you for uploading this Alex.
Haha! Glad you haven’t totally forgotten your light music roots. That series was how I found your channel originally. In fact if I remember correctly there was still a promised other part of that that never arrived (hint, hint). Love the synth stuff too though, obviously.
Cheers. Yes, still lurking in there. I actually pinned a comment on the last Light Music guide as they were taking too long to research and weren't getting much interest, probably because they're a bit niche. So basically, I abandoned the series about 3 years ago and have no plans to start it back up. Hopefully the few I did were useful.
As an old gearhead with no gear, this just floors me!😭 so many cool things going on with all that gear and the stereo sounds out of the Matriarch was killer!!! Was hoping you'd do something with all the Moog stuff together. That might've been cool, too!😁
The matriarch was my first analog synth and I instantly fell in love. I bought the sub, 32, and dfam shortly after. Though I don't get to play much anymore. Any time I do I can jam on any of them for hours. Synthesis is pretty cool lol
Thank you TH-cam algorithm. The Monty Pythonesque intro was something completely different. Nudge, nudge, wink, wink. Say no more. Great demo, btw. Thanks. 🎧🙌🏻
At first, I was a bit disappointed this was not the blender video, but then my mind was blown, so I forgot all about it. I kind of expected the Matriarch to sound good, but was very impressed with what you did with the sound studio. I have a DFAM. Its my favorite synth. I would like to get the subharmonicom.
That intro was funny as heck!! Nice job!!!! BTW, the Matriarch is a very nice sounding synth. I really love what you did with the Sound Studio. The sounds you squeezed out of those little units are amazing. You now have me interested in the Subharmonicon and Mother 32!!!
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You are the most British person.
🤣
*Bri'ish
Gave em a bloody good ribbing he did . A proper chap . Cheers .
what ho! he is most correct Sir
TH-cam's hidden treasure. Still PMSL with pr0n groove guide videos....
Don't know what I expected for the intro, but wow that was breathtaking
I watched it like 3 times before continuing with the video xD
The intro was unexpected, but he sounded happy to finally get a Moog in the studio.
The Exploding Whale 🐳 !!
Intro was pure gold
Breathtaking might be a positive reframe. It did indeed make me have trouble with respiration. I kid, I kid! I loved it.
You're an internet treasure, Alex.
i´ll second that,-
Thanks both!
+1 to that!
Guarded by an internet dragon, or buried by an internet pirate?!
@@GizzyDillespee careful with that axe, Eugene !
Superb patching and playing Alex!!
So happy to see some Moog in your studio!
Wonderful work as always! ❤️☀️
The Queen hath spoken.
🙏
The intro is brilliant. I sense an homage to a certain body part song from Monty Python.
Gotta love a bit of Python.
The explosion immediately triggered me to watch the “how not to be seen“ sketch.
I was ready for "And now for something completely different" at the end of the intro.
@@Sturzi Exactly what I was thinking!! :D
I love my Matriarch. Sits wonderfully in my set-up and compliments everything so well. It's my Platonic ideal of what an analog synthesizer should be.
The Matriarch being a "modern/future classic" is a hill I am prepared to die on.
Everyone says this about the synth they like😂
Me too. A masterpiece.
well you probably aren’t gonna die since I don’t think many people would fight you on that.
Deep.
I got one recently its incredible!
You're not weird, you're awesome.
And weird.
Or better yet, weirdly moogsome. With some analog grunt at the bottom end.
Weird *is* awesome :P
This moving picture makes me feel jolly good randy in my trousers! Top notch synthesizer coverage ol chap!
The Matriarch is so much more worth the money in terms of features and capabilities compared to the ridiculously overpriced Minimoog Model D, that’s for sure. It’s a really fun instrument to experiment and play with, you can get some insane sounds out of it. I’m so glad I have one.
You’ve officially advanced to my top five favourite synthesizer review channels, due to your knowledge, humour and ability to actually play those things :)
As someone who grew up surrounded by anachronistic records I have to say: your grasp on early 1900s music is seriously impressive!
Five years of synth content and I still can not get enough! Great job Alex!
Formant sound on a Matriarch. Cool! Thanks for teaching this old synth dog a new trick today! I have my effects pedal patched into my cutoff filter which adds to the fun.
Finally! WOW! Now all we need is a video on the score for the original Tron (pretty please...?) like you did for Terminator 2 and Escape from New York...
I actually have sheet music for it somewhere. It would be quite epic to work out but perhaps...
Do I get one of those light bikes as payment? It's one of my terms.
@@AlexBallMusic Then I'd have to get two, 'cause I want one for myself. How about one of those spiffy jumpsuits with glowing circuit board pattern?
That intro!😂👍
Went a bit Moogy Python didn't I.
What better way to end an intro than with an exploding whale.
Great stuff as usual :-) Moogs sounding great in the first place then the patches and grooves are what we come here for.
Does sound ace straight out of the box. I decided to make that part of the video
That explosion... And now for something completely different! :D
Just watched this a second time, and one thing is clear: BEST INTRO EVER!
I have these, and separately they are wonderfully complex. Put them all together, and you may as well order takeout and lock the door. Remember to stay hydrated.
Those are the most musical demos I've heard from modular gear! You are a true synth hero
Cheers! They've very musical synths, they really are.
I feel like you channeled your inner Numan on that modular track. Loved it.
So odd.. I was looking into the matriarch today! Your channel is my fav on TH-cam by far by the way.. perfect balance of synth love and education and comedy and great music
Small world! Thanks Kyle.
Best intro ever! Your video has definitely pushed a Matriarch further up the top of my wish list!
Wooo! What a great video! 👂🤩👂. Thanks Alex 🙏😃
That intro song was spectacular and the explosion at the end fit perfectly.
Finally Alex on Moog's, I haven't got the opportunity to have fun with the Matriarch so your video give an idea of what is capable and as always excellent video.
Claudio (Dr.Mix) in your production team? LOL!
always love your performances!
I love your compositions, experiments, videos, and overall way of being in such a major way. You're a true treasure in the noble pantheon of great synthesists
Thanks for the smile Alex!😁
😉
Best intro on TH-cam ever!
I just inhaled my coffee thanx to that intro😄
☕️🌝
Great examples of polyrhythms and magickal first experimental track 👏
Lots of reasons to pity people who don't love music and synths, but one of which is such unfortunate people will never truly appreciate the superlative quality of everything on Alex's channel.
Jaw-droppingly good. Bravo and thank you!
This "Groove based demo 2" reminded me of the old Polish TV "music video" for Marek Biliński's "Ucieczka z Tropiku". (Escape from the Tropics)
Also: explosion(s). And the beard.
I can't say I've heard of that one. 😉
Thanks for the tip, will pop that in the search bar and try to find it.
Your demos definitely got me interested in the Sound Studio stuff. Seems like a very versatile and fun to use setup. Also - I love the intro :D
I think the Sound Studio was the one I had more fun with, which was surprising as I was dying for a proper go on the Matriarch.
Perhaps the Sound Studio is just that bit more unconventional. I could jam with it for days.
Fantastic synth, the Matriarch. There are free software editors available, which can be used via USB to change the settings and avoid the clunky keyboard combinations. They work very well. Moog should definitely release their own editor anyway. Great video, as usual. Thanks!!
Woah, first I’ve heard of 3rd party editors for the matriarch! Is there one you recommend? Thanks!
Nice nod to Dr mix in the end credits 😉 another fantastic sonic exploration
I've got a little Phatty. I already can not believe how many Moogs you have! You must be a dealer of some sort. GREAT JOB BRO AND NICE INTRODUCTION SONG. YOUR THE FIRST VIDEO EVER ON MY NEW MACBOOK PRO
From the first intro jam .. wow .. the sound of these instruments!
That intro... 🔥🔥🔥
🐋💥
Brilliant stuff. The stereo on the first synth was mind bending even on my phone speakers
That's a good sign of a quality synth.
I was in 300$ earphones and it blew my mind.
Outstanding video! You really get what the Matriarch is all about. I have had one for a couple of years and every time I sit down to it (which is daily) I am both amazed and pleased with its capabilities. And I really liked how you demonstrated how well it plays with others. This feature allows me to use the Matriarch to tie my studio together into an "orchestra" of synths. It is sublime! Thank you for this video!
The mother 303 demo was soo sweet, I can go on an listen to that one for hours
Right, that does it. You win my award for the best channel on Nixi.., I mean, TH-cam, along with The Kiffness and Melody Sheep. Hilariously brilliant intro mate! (Sorry I'm two years late but I only discovered your channel last week.)
Oh man, this is a 'bleeps' 'bloops' and noise shot fest. Very interesting and informative. A fantastic array of demos.
Thanks for taking time to set up and present them to us.
That's really what there good for;) sound shaping playing with knobs and wires!
I love what you got out of the Subhamonicon; it's the only one I have currently out of the trio, but it is such a blast.
"I'm not weird, you are". Now look here, that's quite a sophisticated statement which leads me to the conclusion that there's more to Alex Ball than synth guy. Thing is that synths must regard humans as very strange beings; couple of preseumptions in there. Okay so back on tac: terrific vt. I've just listened via phone via hifi and the synths sounded dreamily good.
Lmao... you got me with the intro bigtime man. I should be ready for this kinda thing by now....
Absolutely incredible video Alex. Loved this one!! Well done mate.
..you already got me with the intro! ...released in ´78, still immedeatly falling asleep listening to radioactivity, doomed as my early "go to bed" song. i am building my first modular system based on system 55 by behringer, i think this channel ist what i was looking for ..thanks in advance!
This is my first view of your content. I really appreciated the way you conducted your review. Thank you, you have a new subscriber and a thumbs up from me.
Nice wall of Roland. The MOOGs are dope, Thx for the overview :)
The first experimental demo with the sound studio gave me big Tomas Dvorak Machinarium vibes. The second was so musique concrete I'm surprised you didn't pull out a dainty french cigarette to accompany it. Fantastic stuff and you've certainly put me in the mood for that sort of music right about now.
Best intro I’ve ever watched in all synths videos, no one knows how many times I kept repeating and laughing. It’s so lovely, really love the vibe hahaha
Fantastic.
I bought a Subharmonicon from a friend a few weeks ago and have been playing with it for hours. It is a strange and fascinating beast.
The intro along was worth the price of admission!
The whale and explosives were quite expensive actually, I'm way over budget.
@@AlexBallMusic Were you able to get the petunias cheap?
Got a deal with the local flower shop. They know me there.
That intro song… Wow, instant classic!! You’re amazing and the synths are too!
Cheers Michael, back at ya!
'No idea mate' is a lifelong phrase of mine upon first meeting my first English person. You've used it well. Not that you need it, but I approve.
LOL . . .that opening song almost sounded like something the Bonzo Dog Band would do, great stuff. Great demo, thanks.
Love my matriarch. Playing with the paraphony certainly is a skill to work on. The keybed is pretty good. It doubles also a pretty good midi controller. Anyways love the vid. Sounds awesome!
This is exceptionally good 👍. “I’m not weird, you are” is pure class. 👏
Omg. The stuff you have.... Very nice 😍
I owned a Moog Subphatty for 3 years, standing in the box, then I sold it. Today Arturia Midikeyboard and 680 VST.. Great channel and videos!
You are becoming my favorite synth wizard, Sir.
Wingardium synthiosa!
The melody of the "stereo split synth" is beautiful. (And thanks for the subtitles in the song, for a non-native speaker they are very useful :P)
hoo-lee my man, your tune at 6:10 was magic. Thanks for a fantastic video
Subharmonicon is definitely more appealing after that excellent demo Alex!
love the credits too-burgles and womps😀
Loved the intro' & episode; thank you...
That was an awesome start to this vid!
Love my Matriarch - it's such an interesting synth. Nice video :)
This guy is Moog'd out of his mind. Joyous and awesome sounds from this video, very nice!
This is the first video of yours I've seen. That intro is the best thing that's happened all week, so unexpected and delightful :)
Excellent stuff, what you did with the Matriarch sounds great
that intro was mesmerizing!
well, you just got me into bloody semi-modular. I hope your proud of yourself
I really like your musical parodies/genre pieces in some of these videos Alex! I think you absolutely nail them and bring an immense amount of fun and energy to them. Great work! 😊
Well that was just about the best bloody intro ever
🐋💥
i'm weird and a forever fan alex, thank you for another fun fact filled video...love it!
As soon as anyone mentions the word 'Moog,' My fingers go straight to the like button, which is a shame because I wanted to add another like for the opening ditty and another for the video! Thank you for uploading this Alex.
You've got the best gaffer in showbiz.
Was stoked he was available.
Haha! Glad you haven’t totally forgotten your light music roots. That series was how I found your channel originally. In fact if I remember correctly there was still a promised other part of that that never arrived (hint, hint). Love the synth stuff too though, obviously.
Cheers. Yes, still lurking in there.
I actually pinned a comment on the last Light Music guide as they were taking too long to research and weren't getting much interest, probably because they're a bit niche.
So basically, I abandoned the series about 3 years ago and have no plans to start it back up. Hopefully the few I did were useful.
@@AlexBallMusic Ah, totally fair enough. They we indeed much appreciated.
As an old gearhead with no gear, this just floors me!😭 so many cool things going on with all that gear and the stereo sounds out of the Matriarch was killer!!! Was hoping you'd do something with all the Moog stuff together. That might've been cool, too!😁
The matriarch was my first analog synth and I instantly fell in love. I bought the sub, 32, and dfam shortly after. Though I don't get to play much anymore. Any time I do I can jam on any of them for hours. Synthesis is pretty cool lol
Nice! Yes, the hours disappear on these things...
Thank you TH-cam algorithm. The Monty Pythonesque intro was something completely different. Nudge, nudge, wink, wink. Say no more. Great demo, btw. Thanks. 🎧🙌🏻
You’re the best TH-cam has put in my “feed”… in a long time. Awesome video. I hope to see more of your stuff.
the moog-ro composer track was really nice, loved that one. thanks for the vid!
Jolly good ol' bean!
Very Musical Hardware these MOOG boxes are! thanks for sharing the Video Mate!
Why has this only just appeared in my recommendations? Well, thank the synth gods that it did (in the end). Great Vid Alex.
one of my fave folks on the net man
That Intro was so funny. had to watch it again. great entertainment and info. Thanks Alex.
😉
At first, I was a bit disappointed this was not the blender video, but then my mind was blown, so I forgot all about it.
I kind of expected the Matriarch to sound good, but was very impressed with what you did with the sound studio.
I have a DFAM. Its my favorite synth. I would like to get the subharmonicom.
alex ball uploads = instant good afternoon
Wait, it's evening. Are you a time traveller?
That intro was funny as heck!! Nice job!!!!
BTW, the Matriarch is a very nice sounding synth. I really love what you did with the Sound Studio. The sounds you squeezed out of those little units are amazing. You now have me interested in the Subharmonicon and Mother 32!!!
This is the absolute best intro to a synth vid ever! 😄
I see a EII there in the studio - Looking forward to that one!
As always, very informative and interesting! Thank you for creating the video! 👍
Superb! A fantastic first-hand symphony of analog Moogness. Extra credit for intro too. Thanks!