MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, January 3, 2008


Thursday, January 03, 2008

Zerosum Inertia 2 - DSI Evolver Tracks

click here for tracks featuring the DSI Evolver via Zerosum Inertia.
"I made a (rough under construction) page for Evolver sounds. Of course it would be better if I would finish stuff and only post songs but these live jams were really exciting that I decided to share them in there live form, the way they were created. Its a little overwhelming, 30 tracks, but some are real short. I recommend the guitar tracks with the evolver processing my guitar and Truly Beautiful Disaster."

AX80


flickr by polaranta aka jexus of syntezatory.prv.pl.

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PTheremin demo


YouTube via obeythehypnotoad
"This is a software audio synthesizer that mimics a Theremin that I wrote. It also let's you lock the output to particular notes in a scale so that you can play it as if it has "frets". You can't make it out in the video but first it is played "fretless", then the chromatic (equal tempered) scale, then diatonic, and finally a "blues" pentatonic scale.

The setup is a Linux PC with a normal sound card run into a digital reverb pedal and then into a guitar amplifier. The reverb really helps get that 50's sci-fi sound.

The program was written in Python and will be released as open source as soon as SourceForge approves my application."

Nick's LA Adventures (Moog)


"JJ Blair , Lisa Harriton keys (Smashing Pumpkins), Nick Maybury LEad guitarist (MINK), Rod Stewart, Moog synth Happy New year, dog, Selmer, Gibson Les Paul special"

Roland JD-800 + Oberheim Matrix-1000 + Roland TR-707 (part2)


YouTube via retrosound72

Part 1 previously posted here.

"synth demo by RetroSound

bassline: Oberheim Matrix-1000, triggered by the MFB Step64 step sequencer
drums: Roland TR-707
fx sounds and pads: Roland JD-800

hand-played"

One drumulator, One Tenori-on, one Four voice


YouTube via pepemogt.
"Here is another jam with the tenori-on as Midi-CV-Gate controller for Drumulatorr and Oberheim FVS-1 Four voice, using the MPU-101 and Analogue solutions MT16 midi to trig interface. noise and distortion included ;) enjoy! http://www.myspace.com/latinsizer"

The Commodore 64 DAW

"The Commodore 64, to my mind, truly introduced ‘real’ music to the world of home computing. Its impressive inbuilt SID synthesizer was capable of much more than the bleeps and pops common to other machines. As a musical tool, the Commodore 64 could boast an impressive array of add-ons, which included Commodore’s SFX Sound Expander synth’ cartridge and keyboard, MIDI interfaces and sound sampling devices. Even today, new products are available, such as the Cynthcart and the Prophet 64. But despite the generous selection of hard-and software, it has only been during the past few years that the unique sound of the Commodore has been utilized professionally."

click here for the full post on C64Music! Anyone know more about the keyboard pictured?

Update via heliospace in the comments:
"http://www.atarimagazines.com/v4n2/ProductReviews.html
Talks about the colortone. Pretty cool looking setup there!"

Cube Quest Update

There are links to some good videos of the game at the bottom of the previous post.

CV Tremolo


YouTube via IranContras.
"Using a Frostwave ring modulator as a voltage controlled tremolo."

Tenori-on as a controller for Analog Drums and Synthesizers


YouTube via pepemogt.
"Here is a jam with the tenori-on as Midi-CV-Gate controller for Analogue Solutions tr-808 and tr-909 drums, the EML modular synth, Drumulator and Oberheim Xpander.
it is just live improvisation, out of tune riffs and offbeats included ;) enjoy! http://www.myspace.com/latinsizer"

NEW ORDER Blue Monday Live Australia 1982


YouTube via PlastikOD. I see an ARP Quadra and a Prophet-5. I forget when the Voyetra Eight came in. Someone get micke. :)
"NEW ORDER Live in Australia, Melbourne (Seaview Ballroom, 27. November 1982) Poor quality (it's from an 25 year old videocassette). "

Update via ross in the comments: "my friend video taped this. it was the first time they played B M live "

Update via David Bulog on AH: "The info is wrong--thats the second time or third time they played Blue Monday They played Blue Monday at a club in Auckland NZ a week before for the first time---I was at the concert That really was the birth of alternative electronic dance music-- right at that moment"

Mindburner Prophet 5 demo song


YouTube via waheex

"A demo of a new song I wrote under the name Mindburner featuring my recently midi'd prophet 5. Not a great vid but my first youtube effort."

tekfunk studio B


YouTube via shagghie.
"atb wired up finally... we will never surrender!"

Waldorf Word Wrap

images via this auction

Waldorf Microwave XTk

Bananalogue Serge VCS

images via this auction

"The Serge VCS module from bananalogue.com is an extremely versatile control voltage generator and audio source. In the early 1970s, Serge Tcherepnin developed the Positive Slew and Negative Slew modules for the original Serge synthesizer. In time these merged into the classic Dual Universal Slope Generator. The Bananalogue VCS is an adaptation of Serge's original circuit with a few new features."























A Trigger input. Trigger fires envelope, gate sustains level
B Input.
C Cycle switch. Connects "End Out" to "Trigger"
D AC Out. AC coupled output.
E Output LED
F Output.
G Both. VC control both Rise and Fall
H Exp CV. Approximately 1V/Oct scaled input.
I Rise knob. Manual control of rise time.
J End Out. Outputs a trigger pulse when the envelope completes a cycle.
K Fall knob. Manual control of fall time.
L VC Rise. Voltage control of Rise
M VC Rise Knob. Attenuates VC Rise amount. Pull the knob out for non-linear slopes.
N VC Fall. Voltage control of Fall
O VC Fall Knob. Attenuates VC Fall amount. Pull the knob out for non-linear slopes.

Roland SC-55 Remote Control

via this auction

I never knew these existed. Anyone confirm this is for the Roland Sound Canvas?

Hmm... Makes me wonder what more synths don't have this. A little remote sequencer and arp would be nice. :) The first thing that obviously comes to mind of course is cost, but... wasn't the Sound Canvas line relatively affordable?

Update: according to Zero and silent king in the comments this was for the Sound Brush MIDI filer/sequencer. You can find some more info on the SB55 on Sonic State.

Update via zontar in the comments:
"It's listed in the manual [on page 10] for the SC-55 as "HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL" and it appears identical as pictured. The lower portion is for the Sound Brush [transport controls] - they are "companion" units. But it IS also meant to control the SC-55.

see:
http://media.rolandus.com/manuals/SC-55_OM.pdf

[note: might require registration to access]"

More in the comments.

Roland JX-8P

images via this auction

ARP Avatar

via this auction
"The Arp Avatar is a synthesizer that lets the guitar player achieve a range of timbres and textures never before attainable on the electric guitar. The Avatar produces string, brass, reed and percussive instrument sounds, wind, rain, explosions, and other startling sound effects; stagerattling bass and super-synthesizer lead solos; plus dramatic combinations ofstraight or processed guitar with synthesizer. The sounds generated by the Avatar are controlled directly from your guitar and are responsive to a variety of playing techniques. At the heart of this process is the digital pitch extractor. The pitch extractor follows every nuance of the guitar signal, including finger bends, finger vibrato, hammer- downs and glissando. The pitch extraaor receives its signals from a specially-designed pickup which can be mounted on most solid-body electric guitars between the treble pickup and the bridge. This hexaphonic pickup transmits a completely separate signal for each string. The pickup connects to the main synthesizer console through a miniature connector. Each string is connected to its own low-noise preamplifier with adjustable gain so that each string can be perfectly balanced with the others. Each string also has its own fuzz circuit which permits clean fuzz. You can play a full chord without any string crossover, talk-back or distortion. The Avatar is also touch responsive. An envelope follower translates the strengh of the guitar signal into a control voltage that can be used to control dynamics. Adjustable trigger sensitivity allows the musician to set a minimum picking force necessary to trigger the synthesizer. When you play softly on the guitar, j ust the straight guitar sounds are produced. When the strings are picked harder, the synthesizer is activated and follows the pitch being played. LED status lights give you a visual representation of the trigger sensitivity. The control panel of the Avatar is human engineered in the Arp tradition. A logically arranged system of sliders and switches gives you quick access to every control function. Several other features add to the Avatar's performance flexibility. Mono performance and split-stereo studio outputs are available on the rear panel. In stereo, the E, A and D strings can be sent through one channel, while the G, B and E strings are sent through a second channel.

Systems interface jacks on the rear panel permit expansion of the Avatar with other Arp synthesizers. The Avatar also accepts a filter pedal, sustain switch and portamento switch, which allow foot control of various effects in live performance, including infinite sustain. Controls 1. VCO 1: Creates raw pitch. Sawtooth (brassy), square (hollow) and pulse (reedy) available. Pitch control sliders create variable vibrato and trill depth or sample/hold and envelope control. Pulse width controls create nasal, chorus or saxophone sounds. 2. VCO 2: Similar to VCO 1. Input for pedal-controlled preset intervals. Phase-sync switch slaves VCO 2 to VCO 1 for dramatic emphasis of harmonic series. Touch sensitive via envelope follower control. 3. LFO: Creates vibrato, trill, tremolo and repeat. Controls VCOs and VCF. Variable rate. 4. VCF: Adds, subtracts or emphasizes harmonics. Controllers include: pedal- controlled wah-wah; ADSR; sample/hold; LFO for tremolo; and envelope follower for touch responsive wah-wah. 5. HPF: Removes all low harmonics from sound to create thin textures. 6. ADSR, AR: Envelope generators that control articulation from percussive to lethargic. 7. S/H: Controls either VCOs or VCF for random patterns or rhythms. 8. Ring Modulator: Creates gongs, chimes or special ethereal effects. 9. Noise Generator: Used to create sounds of wind, surf, steam, bombs, trains, etc. 10. Guitar to VCF Switch: Processes guitar audio through VCF for polyphonic effects. 11. Portamento: Creates automatic glissando or- sliding sound between any Interval. Variable speed. 12. String Select Controls: Designates strings to "trigger" synthesizer; f.g., select low E only to control synthesizer snd play chords on remaining strings. 13. Trigger Sensitivity: Adjusts to each guitarist's playing style. 14. Hex Fuzz/Preamp Select Switch: Allows guitarist to choose clean sound with extended high frequency range or polyphonic "clean" fuzz."

AKAI EWI 3020 Wind Controller & 3020M Analog Synth


images via this auction

"The EWI3020 is a wind controller that lets you play naturally and with emotions. The EWI3020m is an analogue synthesizer module featuring warm, expressive sound.

No keyboard instrument can match the ease and flexibility of our wind synthesizers. The Wind Controller: Recreating the playing style of woodwind instruments The EWI3020 responds precisely to the feeling of the player through breath, lip and touch sensors. Controls include pitch, volume, pulsewidth, vibrato and glide that infuse life into sound modules. Unlike keyboard-type controllers, the wind controller can provide a subtle, natural wind sound. Together with the EWI3020m or EWI3030m [digital] sound module, it puts at your command a versatile instrument with colourful sound and flexible styles. The Analogue Sound Module: Flexible expression and rich sound The EWI3020m is an analogue synthesizer featuring 2 VCOS, 1 VCF, 1 VCA and 2 EGs. It boasts the ability to realistically express a wide range of sounds, from subtle to powerful. The modulation function lets you combine any of seven modulation sources with any of 10 destinations, to add up to tremendous flexibility, There are also string and bassoon filters that help create natural string and woodwind sounds. What's more, the synthesizer comes with 50 preset banks with select sounds that you can use immediately just by connecting it with the EWI 3020 controller."
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