MATRIXSYNTH: Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Korg Electribe EMX on YouTube

HarriL - Kepseli (Live)

control75 - Video Korg Electribe EMX (1)

control75 - Video Korg Electribe EMX (2)

HarriL - Kiiltopiste (Live)

HarriL - Global Illumination (Live)

That's a Quasimidi Rave-o-lution on the bottom. HarriL's leads remind me of Clan of Xymox. Good stuff.

Moogulator Starts a Flickr Set

Moogulator of sequencer.de just started a Flickr set. This is his first shot. Title link takes you to the set; only two so far, but it will be cool to see what comes up over time. BTW, this shot has mouse overs with descriptions after the hop.

lead dust and pools of oil - New Flickr Shot

flickr by devowski. Title link takes you to more.

Update: I was curious as to how many shots by devowski I have put up so far. Turns out it's 10. Here they are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Post your favorite in the comments. So far mine is 3 with 5 a very close second.

Sneak-Thief's Crazy Nord Micro Modular Experiment

What's happens when a Yamaha RS7000 consumes a Nord Micro Modular? You're looking at it. Title link takes you there.

via ben shannon illustrator.

Ladyada on Wired News

Looks like Ladyada of x0xb0x fame made Wired News. Title link takes you to the article. Make sure to also check out her other gadgets.

Gil Mellé

Title link takes you to a post on Gil Mellé on Music Thing.

The orange device to the left is the Bubble Osscilator and the Luminot.

The device below is the Sound Gun.

Unfortunately there isn't much info on these devices on Gil Mellé's site.

Roland JL1?

Anyone know what this is? Title link takes you to more shots on Failed Muso.

Consensus is this is a DIY project in a Roland CSQ-100 box.

Using the Korg Kaoss as a Synth

Shepitology has a post up on how he used his Korg Kaoss KP2 as a synth. Apparently you cannot play the synth part directly via a standard MIDI keyboard. He had to use Fruity Loops as the interface between his MIDI keyboard and the KP2. The post covers how he did this and includes a link to a track with the KP2 used for the lead. Title link takes you there.

Moog55 - New Flickr Set

flickr by moog55. Title link takes you to the set including Roland Jupiter 8, Oberheim TVS, Moog System 55 and more. There's also a private picture of Bob Moog.

To the left is a custom Roland SH-101. You can mouse over the mods for more detail after the hop.

Update via the comments: "that custom 101 is a Philip Pilgrim "NovaMod 2.0" 101, complete with the sticker set. The docs for this mod set are still floating around the net, and many "circuitbending" folks have ripped it off and called it their own idea."

More info on the Novamod: link

Mods pulled from the post:
-VCF FM: Amazing new sounds are now added through this feature. Six FM sources are available.
-LFO Clock Input: Syncing the Arpeggiator and LFO to external drum modules and sequencers is now possible. As well, interesting feedback loops can be created.
-PW Modulation Source Selection: Now you can choose a pulse width source. it is independent from the LFO's waveform setting. OSC sources are included.
-Pulse width to near 0%: Pulse width effects are now made more extreme and powerful.
-External Audio Input: The ability to do FM of the VCF by an external audio source or to simply route a signal into the audio path is now provided. Don't forget -feedback loops!
-VCF CV Input: Just plug in a foot pedal or a CV from a midi converter and your SH-101 will sing!
-LFO Rate Scalar: Ever hear a bell sound out of a 101? Try this on Hi!! Want a really slow sweep...you got it too!
-1/4" CV/Gate In/Out Jacks

VICMOD

Via Ross Healy:

"Here are the Melbourne Australia Modular Synth Builders, called VICMOD...We plan to each build a full modular synth using Ken Stones boards. Only 2 of us knew how to solder before this day. In the photos we are building up a Bandpass Filter...I must say how great it feels to make a synth from parts."

A DIY gathering where you get to build something. Now that's a great idea. Title link takes you there.

A Lollipop for Papa

7 inch by Dr. Peter Zinovieff, founder of EMS. Shot and details pulled from this auction.

"Rare 7 inch one-sided long-play 33 rpm disc (originally supplied with Computer Products Magazine in the early 1970s) featuring an extended electronic/Moogy piece by electronics innovator (and founder of Electronic Music Studios [London] Ltd) Dr Peter Zinovieff titled Lollipop For Papa. The record is in excellent condition (surface mark but plays okay)."

via ross healy.

PDP-1 Samples

Remember the PDP-1? Title link takes you to some samples.

"These are a set of recordings from 1964 of music generated on a PDP-1 computer at MIT's building 26."

Sealed's New Roland JV-80 Page

Sealed put up a new Roland JV-80 Series page on his Deep Synthesis site. The page includes info and samples of the JV-80, JV-880, JV-90, JV-1000, SC-55, JV-30, SC-55mkII, JV-35, JV-50, JD-800, and JV-1080. Title link takes you there.

"Groovy Synth Babes"

After putting up the Oldschool Sound post, I was curious how many "Groovy Synth Babe" shots I might have up. I went through my photo archive for my posts and found the following 32. 32 out of 3210 posts. Each number below is a link to the post. Enjoy. My personal favorite, number 17, pictured. : ) Two extra thrown in for good measure.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34.

Moog Rogue - New Flickr Shot

flickr by jacksonpe.

Shepitology

Grando2001 send me a heads up on his new blog Shepitology. Title link takes you there.

Currently you will find posts on Casio VL-1 tracks (do check this one out), The Yamaha cbxk1xg, the legendary Tommy Mars (on YouTube with an EML 101 solo), and a tiny Fender Rhodes. Cool stuff. I'm subbed. Thanks Grando2001. Congrats!

"Hi and welcome to my new Shepitology blog. This blog will be mainly dedicated for my electronic- musical endeavors and also for some interesting stuff to do with synths, budget keyboards and musical gadgetry. You are more than welcome to leave comments and I'll try in return to keep it as interesting as possible. ENJOY."

Oldschool Sound Samples

The last time I put up a post on Oldschool Sound it was back in October of last year and it was on gear p*rn inlcuding the groovy synth babes. Let's just say this one is safe for work. Title link takes you to their Sample page. As usual check out the rest of the site. triggered by sequencer.de.

Update: this image is from the UK Series U.F.O.
http://ufoseries.com/
http://www.framecaplib.com/annual/ufolib/top.htm
The photo is doctored - no EMS Synthi 100 in the actual stage props.

Zero Oscillator (Cyndustries) AudioDemo

Title link takes you to the demo on sequencer.de. It's a good one.

Analog Solutions Black Coffee

Someone posted an Analog Solutions Black Coffee for sale on AH along with a link to a review on Electronic Musician by none other than Mike Peake. Mike Peake was one of the guys behind the Alesis Andromeda. He was probably the most connected with customers and was a regular on AH and the-gas-station at one point. Title link takes you to the review. I rememember when the Black Coffee came out.

The asking price for the used unit was $499. New it ran for $595 and $339 minus midi and ready to be racked as a module. Not bad when you consider it's specs.

Black Coffee Specifications

Sound Engine analog subtractive synthesis
Polyphony 1 note (monophonic)
Audio Inputs (1) ⅛" on front panel; (1) ¼" on rear panel
Audio Outputs (1) ⅛" main and (1) ⅛" LFO, both on front panel; (1) ¼" main on rear panel
Patch Cord Connections (CV and audio) (8) ⅛" minijacks on front panel; (3) ¼" and (1) ⅛" on rear panel
Sound Sources (1) VCO; (1) suboscillator; (1) LFO; (1) noise generator
Filter (1) resonant lowpass; 24 dB/octave
Effects Processor (1) ring modulator
Amplifier (1) VCA
MIDI-to-CV Converter MIDI In and Thru; pitch, modulation, gate, accent, and legato
Power 15VAC, 500 mA wall wart
Dimensions 4.00" (W) × 5.25" (H) × 8.00" (D)
Weight 2.2 lb.

concert for cat's dreams - New Flickr Shot

flickr by arrrika. For those of you with a toe, I mean cat fetish.

toe jam?

Update: Funny, apparently arrrika has a flicker set of her feet. Not only that, but I blogged her feet in the past: pony socks. Hmm... should probably send these to Oldschool Sound.