MATRIXSYNTH: Wednesday, November 7, 2007


Wednesday, November 07, 2007

GForce String Machine to include the Yamaha GX1


Macaixa noticed this image and the following blurb after clicking through this post.

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A teaser of something that should appear in a VSM add-on pack. This instrument is a true rarity and something that we were truly privileged to play, let alone record."

If you look at the image of this post you will see that is the Yamaha GX1 programmer. For those that don't know what the GX1 is, it's the precursor to the Yamaha CS80. More massive, more coveted and much more expensive. Note the Virtual String Machine is sample based with some effects including filter:

The sounds from 17 classic and rare string machines
Over 2.5Gb of data
66 individual sample sets
49 notes, each individually sampled and looped
Dual Layer & Split Keyboard capability
Vintage style Ensemble & Phaser effects
Filter section with Lowpass, Bandpass & Highpass modes
Two Envelope Generators
Pitch LFO
Dynamic control including filter aftertouch
500+ Patch library

Carrion Sound Suitcase Modular

modules include a bunch of DIY, Catgirl Synth (CGS), rene schmitz's MS20 clone vcf (3080 based), buchla , ring mod and tight morph lag from harry bissel, BLACET,and more. Click here for each module listed with a shot and details. Be sure to check out the rest of the site for more.

via cakeface

Interlock TurboDX1 Memory Expander

images via this auction, via Loscha.

"The DX Turbo 1 Memory Expander is a very rare and essential accessory for anyone who owns a DX7, DX5 or DX1. Use it to store your programs for live work so you don't need to drag your PC along, or use it to back up your latest sonic creations. Functions like RAM1 cartrdiges and is like having 20 RAM1 cartridges at the push of a button.

It can hold an incredible 20 BANKS of either 32 Sound Memories or 32 Performance memories for a total of 640 sounds or performances.

I am including a CD-ROM containing over 200,000 voices for the DX7 and other 6 operator DX/TX synths. This is my own personal collection which I have bought, found, downloaded, acquired and compiled over the years. It is pretty well organized and I believe it represents a fairly huge and comprehensive collection of FM sounds. It also contains various software and documentation.

Some of the contents include the entire VRC Cartridge Set files from 101 to 112. DX7 IIFD VRC 1001 to 1003. The original factory voices for the DX7, DX5, DX1, TX802, TX7, TX816 and literally thousands more. I doubt you'll find a more comprehensive and well organized collection anywhere."

V-Cat

flickr by sushiluv

click here for the full size shot.

Roland V-Synth

Twin Musical Tesla Coils playing Mario Bros


YouTube via megavoltmeister. via Nusonica.
"Twin Solid State Musical Tesla coils playing Mario Bros theme song at the 2007 Lightning on the Lawn Teslathon sponsored by DC Cox (Resonance Research Corp) in Baraboo WI.
The music that you hear is coming from the sparks that these two identical high power solid state Tesla coils are generating. There are no speakers involved. The Tesla coils stand 7 feet tall and are each capable of putting out over 12 foot of spark. They are spaced about 18 feet apart. The coils are controlled over a fiber optic link by a single laptop computer. Each coil is assigned to a midi channel which it responds to by playing notes that are programed into the computer software. These coils were constructed by Steve Ward and Jeff Larson. Video was captured by Terry Blake. What is not obvious is how loud the coils are. They are well over 110dB If you look at another You Tube video which is from a different angle, you can hear the echo off the building and get a better idea of how loud it is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JScc2plLQOI"

MFB Synth Lite II, Elektron Machine Drum and TR-505

Link:
http://stamba.free.fr/Stamba_-_MFB_Synth_Lite_II_with_Elektron_MD_and_TR-505.mp3
MFB Synth Lite II
Elektron MachineDrum
Roland TR-505

via stamba on the Matrixsynth Forum.

Cantos Music Foundation

Cantos Music Foundation is the largest synth museum in Calgary Alberta, Canada. Brandon Smith who works there, sent in the following.

"I work at the Cantos Music Foundation (The largest and as far as I know only keyboard museum in Canada) in Calgary Alberta, and thought I'd send a few Pics of interest., The modular system is a Delta Music Research system which started off as a local Calgary company. That double minimoog belonged to Patrick Moraz (of Yes), The Apollo and Lyra were Keith emmersons at one point, and as far as I know the only ones ever made, and the one that looks like a franken-moog is the prototype of the multimoog. Well, keep up the good work!"

Thanks Brandon! Click here to see the full set of images.



MonoChrome VST Tutorial

MonoChrome VST Tutorial (1/2)


MonoChrome VST Tutorial (2/2)

YouTube via spmaspma.

256 yay


YouTube via spmaspma. Space Invaders on moneme.
"monome 256 and an unpowered 40h www.monome.org"

Blinken Park


YouTube via stretta.
"A demonstration video of my 'Blinken Park' Max patch which produces a random LED pattern on the monome 256 and MIDI notes."
Music application starts about 1:40 into it. Note the Analogue Systems French Connection based on the Ondes Martenot.

PAiA Oz

flickr by zonkout

click here for the full size shot.

Freakshow On The Dance Floor


YouTube via ftgworld. MOOG Memorymoog and Minimoog as well as an SCI Prophet 5.

ARP Avatar and More

images via this auction.

Be sure to check out the seller's other auctions for much more - tons of rare items.

LINNs via VEMIA

More shots of items current up on VEMIA.

Linn 9000
Linn LM1
Linn Sequencer
LinnDrum


AKAI MPC500 PROMO VIDEO


AKAI MPC500 PROMO VIDEO - HIPHOPTOOLS.COM - For more funny videos, click here
via HIPHOPTOOLS.COM, via Nusonica.

GForce String Machine


GForce's String Machine previously announced here is now available.

"Instrument Overview
The modern, polyphonic string synthesizer was invented in 1970 by Ken Freeman, a British keyboard player and engineer who discovered that if you layered a note with another detuned and slightly modulated version of itself, a pleasant ‘chorused’ sound resulted.

Even though Ken's invention wasn't the first instrument of this genre to be commercially released (That honor fell to the Eminent organ company with their 310 Unique organ) there's little doubt that Ken's vision contributed immeasurably to electronic music over the next few decades in the guise of over 100+ different models that followed from a huge variety of manufacturers.

The VSM is an intuitive but highly powerful Virtual String Machine which captures many of the sounds from this genre of instrument, containing a wealth of sounds from a small mountain of classic and rare string machines. These range from the first commercial string ensembles (Eminent 310 & Freeman String Symphonizer) through to the highly lauded Solina, Elka Rhapsody, Logan String Melody, Korg PE2000 and many more.

With the sheer amount of instruments captured within the VSM, it's simplicity itself to recreate all those golden string machine tones from yesteryear. However, with the VSM's comprehensive, yet intuitive feature-set, plus a two-layer option it's now possible to create your own hybrid instruments taking these sublime vintage tones into hitherto unchartered territory."

GForce Software



Update: Looks like the Yamaha GX1 will be added as well. Macaixa in the comments noticed this image and the following blurb after clicking through.

"?
A teaser of something that should appear in a VSM add-on pack. This instrument is a true rarity and something that we were truly privileged to play, let alone record."

If you look at this post you will see it's the programmer for the GX1.

KarmaFX Synth Modular 1.0

Remember KarmaFX Synth Modular? V1 has been released.

"KarmaFX have introduced Synth Modular 1.00, and advanced simulated analog modular synthesizer for Windows.

Advanced Simulated Analog Modular Synthesizer:
# Modular patching of synth components and controls.
# Internal high-frequency digital simulation of analogue voltage levels.
# Oscillator with phase, Detune and Pulsewidth that generates standard synth waveforms.
# Dual Oscillator with Detune, Hardsync and Ring modulation.
# Sampler, 16/24/32 bit Mono/Stereo multi sample player that imports WAV/SF2 files.
# Additive and Pad module with waveform and harmonic magnitude/phase editors.
# 2/4 Pole Multimode Filters with Cutoff, Resonance (LP, HP, BP and BS filtertypes),
# SVF, Zolzer, Moog, 303like, EQ, Formant, Comb, Allpass, Parametric and Shelving Filters.
# Amplifier and Mixer with Panning, Volume and Velocity control.
# Delay, Reverb, Phaser, Chorus, Distortion, PitchShift and BitShuffle Effects.
# Soft-knee Compressor with Peak/RMS detection and optional Sidechain.
# 10 Octave/12 Note Pitch control with Detune and Portamento.
# Controllers for frequency modulation (FM) and fast frequency sweeps.
# Up to 16 channel Unison controller with detune and stereo pan spread.
# 32 step, 4 octave pattern/arp controller with hold, loop, and legato support.
# Bipolar/Unipolar LFO, HFO, ADSR/Multipoint Envelopes and Step Sequencer.
# Output module with Panning, DC removal, Volume and Clip control.
# Noise generator, filtered Pink, White and Brown noise with freq. sync control.
# Input generator so synth can function as an insert effect.
# Full stereo support (selected modules can run in mono to save CPU cycles).
# Instant visual feedback on all controls. Frequency, Time/Amplitude, Modulation, etc.
# Choose between Mono, Legato, or up to 16-voice true Polyphony.
# Up to 128 assignable automation controls.
# Fully skinnable GUI: Optional skins are bundled with the installation.
# 7 banks of pre-made patches (More than 500+ patches total).

Sample_1.mp3 (2.7MB) Sample_2.mp3 (4.2MB)
Sample_3.mp3 (3.4MB) Sample_4.mp3 (4.6MB)
Sample_5.mp3 (3.8MB) Sample_6.mp3 (4.7MB)
Sample_7.mp3 (4.8MB) Sample_8.mp3 (6.2MB)
"

http://www.karmafx.net/

FM Synthesis Made Easy

"FM synthesis is based on two key things – a ‘modulator’ oscillator, and a ‘carrier’ oscillator. These oscillators usually both use a sine waveform, and from this the modulator oscillator works just like an LFO – because it modulates the frequency/pitch of the carrier oscillator. You can try this yourself on a normal subtractive synthesizer, by setting up a sine wave oscillator and an LFO, and using the LFO to modulate the pitch of the oscillator – as you increase the rate of the LFO, the sound becomes non-harmonic. Note that in FM synthesis, the word ‘oscillator’ is often replaced with the term ‘operator’. As you change the modulation of the carrier operator, the frequency of the carrier will constantly move up and down depending on how the modulator is set up (e.g. it’s depth and rate), and in doing this different harmonics are created (called ‘sidebands’), because these harmonics surround the carrier frequency depending on how it is modulated."

click here for the full post on Innovative Synthesis.

Industrial Tones

"If you need an addition to your arsenal of VST plugins or Audio Units, something new, unique, odd, beautiful sounding and interesting, but at the same time rough and industrial, then let us recommend Industrial Tones. Industrial Tones is a synthesizer which produces sounds that can be related to the music genre which is often referred to as "industrial".

This music category is based on sounds from industries, noisy, heavy, made of steel or just odd. We have included the finest selection of industrial waveforms and when they are processed by the synth functions and the advanced effects engine then the result is a unique collection of sounds, which are both powerful, interesting and useful.

Industrial Tones includes 256 presets and you may purchase additional soundpacks which expand the plug-in. Each soundpack adds new waveforms and 256 new presets. Three soundpacks are available for Industrial Tones.

Listen to the MP3s further down on this page.

The synth is one of our VST plugins for Windows and Audio Units for Mac OS X.

Currently version 1.5 is available for Windows only, but we will release an update to version 1.5 for Mac OS X within a couple of weeks. You may buy the Mac version 1.0 and receive the update for free within a couple of weeks. If you subscribe to our newsletter then you receive an email when version 1.5 for Mac OS X has been released.

Version 1.5 includes a new graphical user interface and 13 of the samples/waveforms were improved and/or replaced."

Demo Song 1 (1.3 MB)

Demo Song 2 (1.4 MB)

Demo Song 3 (1.5 MB)

Demo Song 4 (1.3 MB)

Demo Song 5 (1.1 MB)

Demo Song 6 (1.5 MB)

Demo Song 7 (1.7 MB)

Demo Song 8 (1.5 MB)

Demo Song 9 (650 KB)

Preset G9 Sub-Travels(296 KB)

Preset G13 FBank-Voc(835 KB)

Preset G8 Sub-Container (710 KB)

Preset G10 Dist-Noise-3 (332 KB)

LinnDrum LM-2 with Tuning Modification


YouTube via rolandsh1000. via CDM.
"I modified my LinnDrum so all voices could be individually tuned, which was an acknowledged limitation of this Linn model. It's a similar mod that some have done to their TR-707. I think it really expands the sound of the LinnDrum. If you want to do this to your LinnDrum, go to the Yahoo LinnDrum group and go to the files section. The whole writeup is there for downloading."

Kool & The Gang - Summer Madness


YouTube via Fualdafu. ARP 2600, Solina and Fender Rhodes.

MOOG Foundation Fund Raiser

"We're throwing our first fundraising event
You're invited to "Enter the Mind of Moog" with us...
Do you want to see some of Bob's archives in person? We'll have several pieces on display at our very first fundraising event. We're working with an amazing organization called the Asheville Affiliates that helps non-profits pull together exceptional fundraising events.

The event is: Thursday November 15th, 2007 from 6:30 to 9:30pm at The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC $25
All proceeds go to the foundation Click here to buy your tickets online. http://www.theorangepeel.net/calendar200711.php (gohalf-way down the page)

Not only will we have free food & drinks from Ophelia's World Cafe, Catawba Valley Brewing Company and Barefoot Wine, but we'll also have live entertainment, interactive stations where you can play Moog instruments, and a silent auction featuring a Little Phatty from Moog Music and two tickets to Bonnaroo courtesy of AC Entertainment. Throughout the night, local musicians, each using a different Moog
instrument, will work together to record a new composition, written exclusively for this event. That's right...every musician will use an instrument that is a Moog or played through a Moog effects pedal. For those of you who can't make it, we'll put the track online after the event.

Immediately following the event, we'll have a special after party from 10-12 with local band Telepath, a local live electronica band rapidly gaining national attention, featuring multiple Moog instruments. We hope to see you there!"

via Evan. If anyone attends the event and takes some pictures, please sent them my way.

Symphony No.9 in E minor,op.95 "From the New World"


YouTube via sasayakanaru.
"http://www.mandarinelectron.com/theremin/" (english link at bottom of page). The link takes you to Theremin player Masami Takeuchi's official website. You might recognize the name from these previous posts (scroll when you get there).

Sent my way via brian c, via Sonic State.
" Masami Takeuchi, a Japanese thereminist invented Matryomin in 1999 – a theremin built into a traditional Russian wooden doll, Matrioshka."

You can pick up these Russian nesting doll Theremins and other styles at Mandarin Electron.

Here is another piece by Masami Takeuchi.

Theremin by Masami Takeuchi

keybdwizrd - Monarch 1


YouTube via keybdwizrd

"Playing vintage prog rock with Access Virus TI Polar, Korg Micro X, and Moog LP. Ostinato part is actually coming from Virus TI, although triggered via the Korg."

Curetronic 5HE Modular System

"The Curetronic modular synthesizer is the only german-made system in 5rackspace, i.e you have lots of space to jack and to operate. So they are compatible with US-modular systems if needed. Module connection is provided by a 10-pin-jack, which is compatible with the Doepfer system-bus. Jacks are 6.3mm (= 1/4รข€?), of course, Knobs can vary on demand. The Systems we have seen have been very well done and mounted exactly in the also well done wooden cases. At least because of business reasons I would not recommend the available kits for soldering iron artists.

technical details
available modules: VCO, VCO-light, dual shape LFO, quint LFO, quad CV-LFO, VCF-VCA, VCF-CV-reso, multi-VCF, VCA, ADSR, noise, digi-noise, dual mixer 2x4, dual ringmodulator, dual sample & hold, clock divider, clock sequencer, wave-crush, MIDI-interface, CV-phaser, multiple, fine-tool, tool and more ones to be introduced at Superbooth in Frankfurt .."

Click the image for the full size shot. via SchneidersBuero.

SchneidersBuero

I've referred to SchneidersBuero in previous posts, however I realize I haven't put up a post on the site itself, so here it goes. Click here to check them out. At the bottom of the page you will see two flags, one for German and one for English. Click the one you want. It is a retail shop but there are plenty of synth resources. Be sure to check out the Sounds link for samples.

Technosaurus Microcon

images via this auction

Samples via SchneidersBuero
[Technosaurus]_Microcon1.mp3
[Technosaurus]_Microcon2.mp3
[Technosaurus]_Microcon4.mp3
[Technosaurus]_Microcon5.mp3
[Technosaurus]_Microcon7.mp3 (along side an Xbase)

Main Features:
VCO with square or sawtooth wave, LFO with square or triangle wave, SUB-Oscillator, AD or ADR-Envelope Generator with manual trig button, 12 or 24 dB/Octave VCF with Resonance, VCA with AD or GATE control, adjustable GLIDE. CV/GATE inputs (Roland style). 12 V DC power required. Dimensions: 20 x 10 x 5 cm (l x d x h)"

Ensoniq MIDI Bug

via this auction

"Ensoniq MIDI Bug Ant Data Verifier, take a look at this link... Cool item, just plug it into any Midi-thru connector to Light Up and indicate that your unit is receiving Midi Data! Or, plug it into any Midi-out, set your gear to transmit MIDI and watch the Midi-Bug's EYES light up!"

Yamaha CS1X

images via this auction.

Polyphony - 32 notes
Voices - XG Format - 480 Normal Voices and 11 Drum Kits
#Instruments - 16 Part multi-timbral
Filter - YES (w/ real-time control)
Arpeggiator - Yes, including Hold and Split
Keyboard - 61 keys (velocity sensitive)
Memory - Preset: 128; Programmable; 128
Control - MIDI & computer interface
Date Produced - 1996

Note the CS1X is not a Virtual Analog, but PCM based synth - samples in memory as oscillator waveforms that you can tweak. It is a fun little synth.

Siel DK-70

images via this auction
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