jumpstart synth jam

YouTube via jumpstartz. Via the Matrixsynth forum.
"setup: korg dw8000, novation xiosynth, roland pc-200, kurzweil k2600r, jen sx1000 and macbook with logic express (goodbye dw8000...)"
Check out jumpstart's myspace page here: http://www.myspace.com/electromovingpictures

Music from Marz - New Tapewarm Site

Title link takes you there. Something tells me the page with this shot will get the most hits. The animated version is after the hop.

123synthland Big Vintage Synth Sale

Looks like 123synthland, aka minime123, is having another massive synth blowout sale. Too many shots for even me to grab, so I thought I'd just put up the link.

ARP Odyssey


Update: check out this KORG rk100, also part of the set.

Spectral Audio Cyclus 3

From the makers of the ProTone and Neptune line of hardware synths.

* A combination of analogue style and digital style sequencing.
* 112 patterns with each 8 tracks. Each pattern can be named ( 8 characters ).
* Easy to learn and operate
* 30 songs with each 253 steps of pattern change and TRACK ON/OFF change (always shifts in the end of track one).
* All tracks can loop independently. They doesn’t have to be equal in length.
* Each of the 8 tracks has 5 subtracks: note(pitch), xtranote, step length, note off time, velocity, ctrl value, ctrl length, ctrl glide on/off. The ctrl tracks can also transmit pitch bend, prg change and sysex messages. You have to choose between xtranote or controller subtracks.
* Last step (Loop point) can be set separately for each of the subtracks, for creating ever-changing complex tracks.
* Change basic pitch, note spread, subtrack loop points, step note pitch, xtra note pitch, step length, step off-time, step velocity, ctrl values, ctrl step lengths, ctrl step glide on/offs, copy a track (or part of it) to itself or another track and randomize, all in analogue style, while the Cyclus is running.
* Create new tracks from an external midi-device, in real or step time or by tweaking the Cyclus knobs (analogue style). After a real time recording, it analyses the note and controller data, and creates analogue style tracks from them, which then afterwards can be totally analogue style tweaked, even when the Cyclus is running.
* Create songs step by step, or start the Cyclus in song rec mode, and change patterns in real time.
* Tempo is stored with each pattern. In song mode patterns are played back in their own tempo.
* One track can modulate the basic pitch of another track.
* Pitch bend values can be transmitted instead of note values, to create something that sounds like a real analogue sequencer over midi.
* Track midi key split function: a track can run on 2 midi different channels, above and below a split point. The upper zone can be transposed. This function also works on the midi input, when merge (canalize) is on.
* Spread transform function. If you have created a great piece of music, with note spread set to ’8’, and you want one of the notes to be 1 octave higher, just enter the spread transformer, and change the note spread to f.ex. ’64’, without changing your melodic line.
* Plenty of memory for all patterns/songs. Will never write ”out of memory”.
* Transmits/receives midi-clock.
* 154 x 132mm
* Use for Desk or Rack mount with Ears.
* Possibility for battery operation (see section support)

Title link takes you there. There are links to more images at the bottom of the page.

Cocobolo Rosewood VOYAGER

Another beautiful work of art sent my way via Synthwood.

Click the image for the full effect.

Click here for more via Synthwood.

Devine Machine - Krishna Synth - Frame Synthesis

"The Krishna Synth has been designed to be a versatile instrument for both performance and studio recording. Its stunning new Frame Synthesis lets you import and build sounds from sampled instruments and synth waveforms—then modify the nature of those sounds through a huge set of DSP functions.

Krishna Synth introduces a new type of oscillator called 'Frame Oscillator', that works together with Frame Analysis Technology (F.A.T.).

Beside the Frame Oscillator, Krishna Synth provides 2 Analog Oscillators, created to emulate old vintage synthetizers, with optional 'oldness' factor and desync, which can bring life to your tunes instantly.

Five LFOs are built-in, with total routing capabilities, including midi out. They can also be used as additional oscillators to offer unlimited sound creation.

The on-board digital effects processor includes a Tube distortion with customizable cabinet size and frequency, and a High Quality Effect Chain with Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Delay and Reverb, fully parametrable in depth, and easy to use at the same time.

Everything in Krishna Synth can sync to your host. Every control will follow your BPM, unless you want something different.

All play modes are possible: Legato, Mono, Unison with Pitch detune, Phase delay, but also random options, Time or Distance Portamento, Build-in Hold implementation, Distinct up and down values for Pitchbend range, as well as distinct up and down speed for it and many other options that you would be happy to see in other synths!"

Title link takes you there.

Depeche Mode-Electropop Top 10- 2001

YouTube via chrisf242. via sequencer.de.

the twins

YouTube via attilasimon. Via sequencer.de.
Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 and I'm guessing Simmons electronic drums. His voice reminds me of Gary Numan. I never heard of The Twins in the 80s. Thompson Twins yes, but not The Twins.

Quad NAND Gate - synth, the Nandsynth

"This experiment is based on an example in Nicolas Collins’ book: “Handmade Electronic Music, The Art of Hardware Hacking”. The motivation for this experiment is to learn IC logic chips and to prepare inexpensive experiments for sound making electronics workshops. This is a first version, please be aware of possible errors. All corrections and contributions for improvement are highly appreciated. This post will be updated."

Title link takes you to the post on MISUSAGE.

And a vid:
Sequencing_NAND_4

Oberheim 2 Voice Tests

YouTube via Hobbs360. Title link takes you to the rest on AudioLemon.

AudioLemon

Title link takes you to AudioLemon a relatively new blog on gear and electronic music.

"I teach Music Technology in a small college in Ireland so I mostly use this just to inform my students about gear, electronic music and things I am interested in. Also I do a half hour show on the radio about Music Tech news so I update the website with things I talk about on the radio (for example free software). I try where possible to relate my blogs to Ireland so I talk about IMRO (irish royalty collection agencies) and Irish electonic events like DEAF. I always direct my students to your website [Matrixsynth] as a great source of information."

You'll find a ton of great content currently up including this Sesame Street classic possibly featuring the Minimoog for audio. I actually remember it!