images via this auctionDoh. That was supposed to go on Matrixsynth-b. Sorry. :)
Thursday, January 17, 2008
NAMM: LinnDrum II Prototype
"Update: January 17, 2008Happy new year! Today is the first day of the 2008 Winter NAMM Show and, for the first time ever, Dave Smith Instruments is introducing two new products. We'll be showing a prototype of the LinnDrum II Analog (previously announced as BoomChik). It doesn't do much yet, but it's finally more than just a nice Roger Linn rendering. As you might imagine, this is a very software-intensive project, so having hardware is just one step towards completion. But it is a step. And those pads with the blue backlighting are mesmerizing! Check out the LinnDrum II Analog product page for more information."
more info. via MG.
NAMM: Roland Fantom-G6 Workstation
"Reaching New Levels of Power and Luxury FeaturesIntroducing the most powerful and luxurious live workstation in Roland history. The Fantom-G is a dream instrument that redefines the boundaries of playability and creativity with its advanced sound engine, revolutionary ARX SuperNATURAL™ expansion bay, large-sized color LCD, powerful new audio/MIDI sequencer and more.
* Advanced sound engine with double wave capacity of previous flagship workstations
* 2 x ARXexpansion with SuperNATURAL — the world’s greatest performance-expression technology
* Graphic user interface with extra-large 8.5” wide color LCD and mouse connectivity
* Newly developed onboard audio/MIDI sequencer with 128 tracks, including 24 audio tracks
* Multi-FX for each part; up to 22 effects routings can be programmed simultaneously
* Heavy-duty casing with aluminum panel"
more info
The Sounds and Music of the RCA Electronic Music Synthesizer
via Orpheus Music where you will find more.
"Mark from The Reverse Time Page, your trusted source for "early radios, vacuum tubes, electric clocks, and unusual technological debris of the past" (www.uv201.com) posted all eight sides of this obscure record. Many many thanks Mark!
* Side 1: The Synthesis of Music-The Physical Characteristics of Musical Sounds (7:13, 3.3 mb)
* Side 2: The Synthesis of Music-Synthesis by Parts (Part 1) (5:55, 2.7 mb)
* Side 3: The Synthesis of Music-Synthesis by Parts (Part 2) (4:37, 2.1 mb)
* Side 4: Excerpts from Musical Selections (Part 1) (6:05, 2.8 mb)
* Side 5: Excerpts from Musical Selections (Part 2) (3:28, 1.6 mb)
* Side 6: Complete Selections-Bach Fugue No. 2, Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 1 (4:47, 2.2 mb)
* Side 7: Complete Selections-Oh Holy Night (Adam), Home Sweet Home (Bishop) (6:42, 3.1 mb)
* Side 8: Complete Selections-Stephen Foster Medley, Nola (Arndt), Blue Skies (Berlin) (7:49, 3.6 mb)"
Akai XR20
"THE PERFECT PORTABLE BEAT MACHINE.Inspiration can happen anywhere. The XR20 is loaded with pro-grade, industrial-strength drum, percussion, bass, synth, sound effects, vocal and instrument hit sounds and has the ability to lay them in a groove wherever and whenever you're ready.
Over 700 pre-loaded sounds, and an integrated effects engine for Reverb, EQ and Compression put you in full control of your beat production. A microphone input is even included for mixing vocals with your patterns. Brilliant backlit pads provide visual cues for added beat precision.
The XR20 features sounds of standard and electronic drums, single (one-shot) hits, bass and synth sounds to easily create your maximum mix in minimal time."
more info
NAMM: Akai MPC5000
"The MPC5000 is the first MPC ever to include 8-track streaming hard disk recording, a 20-voice, 3-oscillator analog synthesizer with arpeggiator, a new sequencing engine with 960 ppq resolution, pad and track muting and mixing, 64 continuous sample tracks. There's even a new FX engine with 4 FX buses and 2FX per bus.In addition, the MPC5000 features a 64-voice drum/phrase sampler with 64MB memory Ð expandable up to 192MB. The display is twice the size of the MPC2500 and MPC1000 so waveforms appear crystal-clear. Integrated Chop Shop 2.0 now supports stereo chops and Patched Phrases. The MPC5000 is the first MPC to include Random and Cycle sample playback in addition to velocity Zone Play. A turntable preamp is also included.
The MPC5000's virtual analog synth eliminates need for external analog synth modules or buggy software based synthesizers. The new 8-track direct to disk recorder lets you produce your whole song in the MPC and then mix it down with the internal sequenced programs and any input thru material. Add the optional CD/DVD drive and you can then burn an audio or data CD or your mix. Over 650MB of premium-quality sounds from Loopmasters are included to get you up and running with pro-quality production in seconds."
more info
NAMM: DSI Prophet '08 Rack
"Prophet '08 Synthesizer Module—Coming Soon!The Prophet '08 Synthesizer Module is a tabletop "knobby" module with all of the features and controls of the Prophet '08 Keyboard (minus the keyboard, of course) in an even more compact enclosure. Includes rack ears for optional rack-mounting." It's real.
TipTop Audio: Module One Beta Test
via TipTop Audio:
"I am looking for beta testers and more precisely, four of them. I have questionnaire for you to fill out and send back so we can make our decision. If you are chosen, we will ship you the module for free. Try it out, let us know what you think, and if it becomes a valuable part of your system, keep it for a small fee or send it back."
The e-mail address is: sean@tiptopaudio.com
Feel free to change the language a little to fit your posting style, but I would like to make sure that everyone knows that we will send the module free of charge and that if they like it, they can keep it for good chunk off of retail."
"I am looking for beta testers and more precisely, four of them. I have questionnaire for you to fill out and send back so we can make our decision. If you are chosen, we will ship you the module for free. Try it out, let us know what you think, and if it becomes a valuable part of your system, keep it for a small fee or send it back."
The e-mail address is: sean@tiptopaudio.com
Feel free to change the language a little to fit your posting style, but I would like to make sure that everyone knows that we will send the module free of charge and that if they like it, they can keep it for good chunk off of retail."
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The New MOOG Voyager OS
via the MusicPlayer forum. via Sushi for 2 in the comments of this post. Thanks Sushi!Update: below is the original MOOG Voyager prototype at the MOOG factory. Note the similarity with the panel layout. Thanks to pac for pointing it out in the comments.
Bob Moog Tribute in Barcelona
"The Tribute will be held on Sunday February 3rd.Place: Sala Apolo II - Barcelona
Address: Nou de la Rambla, 3
Time: Opening at 6:00pm
Contact: Jordi Sampe. info@gdrecords.es
Phone: +34 93 736 86 71
-Francisco Isla performing the Theremin Pro.
-Local Minimoog and other Moog instrument Performers.
-Moog, A Documentary Film.
-The incredible Moog museum by Joan Cerezo.
-There will be a raffle for an Etherwave Standard.
This Tribute is organized by:
GDRECORDS
www.gdrecords.es
SYNTHETIKDB
www.myspace.com synthetikdb"
Keyboard Zipper Pouch
flickr by [m]ichellelikesittootooI'm not seeing the new Voyager on the MOOG site yet, so I figured I'd put this up instead. You can use it to stash your gold (synth) bouillon.
Note the pedal is up.
Doepfer Modular
Note this one is for sale."1: eurorack with power supply in a road case with handle. 2:: plan b model 15 complex vco. 1: frequensteiner multimode filter by live wire. 1: a-105 ssm monopoly filter by doepfer. 2: a-140 doepfer adsrs. 1: a-143-3 quad lfo, 4 lfos, by doepfer. 2: a-180 mutlis. 1: a-125 doepfer phaser. 1: a-119 doepfer input amp. 1: a-118 doepfer noise generator. 1: analog solutions 4x attenuator. 1: a-138 doepfer mixer. 1: harvestman malgorithm cv bitcrusher. 29 mogami patch cables! included."
Moogerfooger Training DVD
"Everything you always wanted to know about Moogerfoogers......But Were Afraid To Ask
New from Moog Music... The Sonic Infinity Series - Moogerfooger® Training DVD Expert Moog clinicians Brian Kehew (Moog Cookbook, The Who) and Steve Dunnington (Moog Product Engineer) twist your knobs and give you an education in all things Moogerfooger. Each Moogerfooger is dissected and explained, including the newest member of the family, the FreqBox(tm)."
Roller Chester 4: Dr. Synthesizer b/w Hey, I Like Your Socks
YouTube via drewtoothpaste. Roland SH-2. Follow up to this post.
"Dr. Synthesizer instructional video. "Hey, I Like Your Socks." New videos by Drew (author of daily comic toothpastefordinner.com .)"
Me checking my E-mu EMAX (DM keyboard)
YouTube via DX5.
Some INXS in the intro.
"This is my new E-mu EMAX. Just checking the library. I start with ARCO STRINGS original emax disk. Then, some third partner disks. Some sounds remind Depeche, others Pet Shop Boys, etc...
This sampler was used by Depeche Mode, at Music for the Masses age (later they switched to EMAX II on Violator). Below it, a Yamaha DX7II FD; so that set is exactly the same that Alan Wilder and Martin Gore played on 101 Pasadena live. (Of course, the same without the depeche samples and the midi triggering pads :) )"
Sequential Circuits Prophet VS + Roland Juno-60 + TR-606
YouTube via retrosound72
"synth demo track by RetroSound
legendary vs-choir and fx sounds: SCI Prophet VS
bassline: Roland Juno-60, arpeggiator is triggered by the TR-606
drums: Roland TR-606
external effects: a little bit reverb and delay
hand-played"
Inside an Oberheim SEM
images via this auction"2 Oscillators - VCO’s - sawtooth and variable-pulse waveforms. +Sync.
1 Filter - VCF multimode: low-pass, high-pass, bandpass and notch with filter envelope generator ASR (Attack, Decay and Sustain).
1 Voltage Controlled Amplifier - VCA with amplifier envelope generator ASR (Attack, Decay and Sustain).
1 Low Frequency Oscillator - LFO"
Wiard Joystick
via this auction"The Wiard Joystick Controller provides two joysticks (with CV output), two manual triggers (for manual start of envelopes or sequencers), a custom vintage voltmeter, two patchcord converters and the unique style common to all Wiard products.
The Joystick Controller is a must-have for anyone using their modular system as a performance or recording device."This unit will work with all analog modular synths. The CV range on the joysticks is -15 to 15v. Although I include the power supply, please note that this unit does not come with any housing. It can be rack mounted, but the wires in the back are exposed."
Build a Better Music Synthesizer by Thomas Henry
via this auction"THE highly coveted bridge between beginner and advanced electronic musicians, "How to Build a Better Music Synthesizer" by Thomas Henry.
I've never seen a book of this subject (or remotely this subject) cover all the ground that needs to be covered to build your own analog synth.
Written in 1987 before the true digital age of music, this book was like a gift from god among a very particular group of people."
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