Analog FM patch demo

via poictesme on the MATRIXSYNTH FORUM.

"I surprised myself with an analog FM experiment that I was trying out the other day so I made a video [mp3?] of it. It's a 4 operator FM patch where my self oscillating filters are summed and used to modulate a VCO (A-110) which is then used to modulate the final carrier (A-111) using the non linear CV2 input. I'm then filtering that output through the VC phase shifter (A-125) before compressing and adding a little reverb. All 4 operators and the phase shifter are tracking the keyboard CV, the result being a nice formant type sound. The patch tracks well over 2.5 octaves before becoming rather squelchy and chaotic. I've used it in this video in the lower part of the usable range as a bass line."

Audio via isotopeofme's Twango page.

Update: Here's the video.

Kaossilator vs. mini-keyboard

YouTube via Denkitribe.
"KORG Kaossilator vs. Evolution eKeys (USB mini-keyboard). I used Tweakbench Tapeworm VSTi for Mellotron-like strings."

Gonzo Makes Lolcats

Remember Gonzo? It looks like he's up on I Can Has Cheeseburger?, I beleive the official lolcat site. What's a lolcat? Some bizarre craze going on where people put silly words, usually in the font you see, on images of cats and sometimes other animals. Some are actually pretty funny. You can create your own at the I Can Has Cheeseburger? site. Nice name for a site, btw. As for synths... Sherman Filterbank, MOOG The Rogue, and KORG MS20. via Michael.

tranzducer - Richard Lainhart and the Buchla 200e Live - Reminder

Just a reminder that this event is coming up. via Richard Lainhart:
"Friends: a reminder and update for those in the New York City area, I'll be performing a solo Buchla/Continuum set at Tranzducer Friday, November 30, at 8PM, providing live accompaniment for three of my films, including the world premieres of "One Year" and "Lux":

http://www.tranzducer.com

Joining me will be Rui Pereira and, at very short notice, Moldover (http://www.moldover.com), who'll be playing a solo set with his new Controllerism rig, and, we hope, a duo set with me. Admission is still $5. We hope to see you there - thanks."

ZO1U - Zeroscillator

via Cynthia

"A single height 19" rack mount Zeroscillator called the ZO1U, (who woulda' ever thunk it?) Pronounced "Zee-Oh, One You".

(BTW, this is now the ~sixth~ format of Zeroscillator, with a seventh Buchla flavored version on the way too!)"

JH. String Filter

"A string filter has been on my personal wish list for a long time. The above mentioned Electronotes articles give a good description what is possible with multiple resonances, and also describe a feedback method to control depth of the peaks and notches, starting with filters of fixed Q. And there is the legendary (and rare) Moog CE String Filter that is based on a similar principle."

Click here for more info.

technoloop - Elektron Machinedrum Demo by Rebel Droid

"30 seconds from Elektron MachineDrum.

- single 16 step repeating pattern
- all parts are from "trx" tr-808/909 style synth engine
- nasty bass part is two trx-bd (909 type) kick drums on two tracks with the most of the knobs cranked to max.
- any variations in the pattern are from square wave lfos changing knob values.
- recorded straight out of the machinedrum with no post-processing."

via Rebel Droid

Roland System 100 Model 101, 102, 104 Sequencer

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Update: Sound Samples.

Moog Little Phatty ON THE RUN

YouTube via gattobus.
"A classic from the Album Dark Side of the Moon played with a Moog Little Phatty... Rythm and sound FX made with Access Virus TI"

Roland D-50

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Roland System 100m Analog Modular

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"Included:
Roland synth modules 150, 112, 121, 130, 140
Roland 191-J Rack/Power Supply
Roland 181 49 note Keyboard Controller
Roland 1 x 6 pin DIN/ and 14 patch leads

Roland "The Synthesizer" 3 Rare volumes inside a great folder."PracticalSynthesis for Electronic Music" volumes one and two and "Multichannel Recording for Electronic Recording, 1979.These books contain plenty of pic's and text refering to the system 100m.Plus original patch sheets, and promotional brochures advertising the modules.

The modules included are:
150 Ring Mod/Noise/S&H/LFO
112 Dual x VCO
121 Dual x VCF
130 Dual x VCA
140 Dual Envelope and LFO
The unit is 240 volt"

Octave The Cat

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Casio CZ-101

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Kawai Q-80EXE

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"upgraded to the Q-80EXE version with an enhanced memory of over 100,000 notes. Q-80EX software version 1.30.

This unit gives you reliable hardware sequencing with standard MIDI files and also serves as a SYSEX data manager. Has 32 channels on dual MIDI outputs, non-volatile internal memory and permanent storage on floppy disks.

Comes with original 205-page factory Owner's Manual which is in mint condition. Also includes a bound copy of the supplemental 17-page Q-80EX Operation Guide, and a wall wart AC power adapter."

Roland TR-606 Analog Drumatix Drum Machine

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Roland MSQ-700 MIDI DCB Sequencer

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"The MSQ-700 Sequencer is an 8 track MIDI / DCB sequencer that can sync to Roland DIN SYNC 24 code, MIDI clock and/or FSK tape sync code. It will also convert MIDI clock to DIN Sync for your Roland TR808, TR909 or TB303. Provides DCB sequencing for your Juno 60 with an appropriate DCB cable (NOT included).

This sequencer has been tested under AC power, and while I cannot test the MIDI or DCB sequencing, all functions, keys and LEDs appear to be fully functional Metronome click is loud and clear, responding to tempo changes."