MATRIXSYNTH: Monday, January 28, 2008

Korg X-911 w/ SQ-10

YouTube via ZonkOut
"The X-911, sequenced by the SQ-10, with filter modulation from a Moogerfooger (ringmod) LFO."

YouTube via LF0
"Yes this is the Roland SH-101, a classic synth produced in 1983, used by the likes of Orbital and Squarepusher to name just two. Great synth, shit video...yeah this is a boring video I did it because I was bored, how to make being bored boring...anyway I try to show a range of things the synth can do which is why there is a big gap between things happening or sounding good, it's obviously all improvised and this time it turned out bad. The video improves quite a bit at aprrox 3mins 15sec, where I jazz up the recording - don't hate me for this video it's just a day I lacked in creativity."

Energy Flash tribute TR909 TR808 TB303 + S1000

YouTube via pendlecoven
"A quick remake of the classic Techno track 'Energy Flash' by Joey Beltram, inspired by a floppy disc library i inherited, as the first disk had the Ecstasy sample on it. Sounds by the Roland TR909, TR808, TB303, SH09 and Akai S1000. Track recorded live to DAT and pasted over the footage. Enjoy!"

WNAMM08: Harvestman Modules

Be sure to see the write-up on Sonic State.

WNAMM08: More Kore Fore Free

Be sure to check out the write-up on Sonic State.

FLAME Clockwork

"SHIFT CLOCK / CV - puls generator
(for Moogerfoogers, Modularsystems, Analogfilters, Analogstepsequencers etc.)
- Individual generator for experimental grooves
- Easy soundmachine on your analog filter
- Create new patterns with analog stepsequencer
- Tool for modularsystems and analogsynth"

More info include manual, specs and video here. via Sendling.

BugCrusher08

"Released Jan08 in a batch of 8

Here's the new and updated big version BugCrusher! Its a desktop unit with quite a complex design (check the block diagram to the left) that packs in many features -> analogue rate reduction followed by a resonant filter, plus voltage control so that rate and/or filter can be controlled with an external CV or expression pedal.

* Input preamp for guitar or line level signals - switchable Hi or Lo gain plus input level control
* Voltage controlled Crusher circuit ranging from fizzle-highs to drone-tone lows, with a large chickenhead dial for the master CrushRate, plus variable modulation depth from an external source
* Pre-filter mixer to blend the dry and crushed signals - also with switchable phase inversion on the crushed signal for a extra mixing possibilities (audio phase cancellations!)
* Voltage controlled Filter with switchable LoPass or BandPass responses and variable resonance. This has a main Cutoff dial plus variable modulation depth
* Switchable output levels for guitar amps (lo level signal) or mixing desk (hi level signal)
* External input switchable between CV or Foot Pedal, with variable modulation depth for CrushMod and/or Filter Mod - ie, you can use a standard expression pedal to change the Crush Rate or the Filter Cutoff - or both at the same time - or use a CV (standard +/- 5v) signal from an analogue synth
* Electronic true-bypass switching with input socket for an external momentary footswitch - the main big red bypass button is NOT suitable for foot operation!
* Powered by an external 12vAC plug-in power pack (supplied)
* Housed in a metal case measuring 12.5 x 12.5 x 7.5 cm"

You can find more info on the BugBrand website.

Patrick Gleeson - Rainbow Delta

"'Rainbow Delta' was created by Patrick Gleeson using a custom Emu synthesizer built by Emu Systems engineer Ed Rudnick utilizing an Emu Modular with a double sequencer, 'The Blue Box', and two Sequential Circuits Prophet Tens wired together and controlled via a single keyboard

Patrick Gleeson was instrumental in introducing Herbie Hancock to the possibilities of the analog synthesizer, performing on the Arp 2600 on some of his early 70's recordings such as 'Crossings' and 'Sextant'. Amongst numerous other achievements he was also credited as 'Master Synthesist' for his work on the soundtrack to the film 'Apocalypse Now'. Slightly more under the radar is his hypnotic 1980 solo LP 'Rainbow Delta' which was originally released on the Passport label and recorded at his own Different Fur recording studios. Initially the result of an intensely creative acid trip, the album includes two long compositions ('Rainbow Delta' and 'Draconian Measures') that range from pulsating insect rhythms to warm melodic synth washes bringing to mind the work of a more classically based Tangerine Dream or Popol Vuh utilizing some of repetitive elements made famous by early minimalists such as Steve Reich."

click here for more including the audio.

via Mark Pulver on AH.

Workspace and Environment: Tobias Freund

"What is your current favorite piece of hardware?
My favorite machine is still the Roland TR-808, but actually it is the combination with my analog effect rack, my Akai S 3200 sampler and the Pearl syncussions. This combination is full of surprises."

click here for the full post on trash_audio.

Racks

flickr by hpsounds [misc] (click for more)

"Doepfer, Waldorf, MOTU, Kenton Ref. F061220 Studio HPS 04"

Roland SH-101

scan via LDT

This one dates back to 1983 and was featured in Guitar Player

NED Synclavier II with Digital Guitar Option

scan via LDT

This one dates back to 1983 and was featured in Guitar Player

Kamoni Plays Squarepusher - I Wish You Could Talk

YouTube via kamoni. Roland SPD-20 triggering samples in Ableton Live. Follow-up to this post.
"Kamoni rehearses a Squarepusher tune at his studio in Brooklyn."
http://www.kamoni.net

Inside a KORG VCF

images via bit|bin

Kurzweil K2600R with Sample Option

click here for more images sent my way via bit|bin. Note this one is up for auction here.

"Sampling option allows you to, well.. sample into the synth or use it in 'Live Mode.' You can route pretty much anything anywhere and sculpt some great sounds that you just cant get anywhere. Or use the pre-made ones which all sound fantastic. There is so much you can do with this synth... to be honest I have only just scratched the surface with what it can do.

This synth also comes with Kurzweils KDFX built into the unit too which for those of you who dont know.. some of the most amazing sounding reverbs, phasers, quantisers, compressers, pitch shifters etc etc in the digital domain. With the sample option you can run anything through these effects to get some amazing sounds."

E-Maximum - E-mu Emax SE Track on Strellis.com

"'E-Maximum' is made up from SE (Synthesis Enhanced) samples, Male Choir, Trap drum set, Piano, Hammond organ, Oberheim OBX samples through Emax filters, Moog bass with real time filter tweaking via the modulation wheel and Roland JX3p samples. Compuvoxes were also added. No MIDI was used, only looped audio arranged and processed in Adobe Audition 1.5."

click here for the track and more. via Strellis in the comments of this post.

Califaudio: I Will - Thingamagoop Track

click here for a track featuring the Thingamagoop. Scroll down and click on the "I Will" link for the mp3.

Synthesizer jam by Klauss - The Making of -

YouTube via wutierson
"Making of the concert performed by Ernesto Romeo and friends at Cadí Hall, Barcelona, in 8-10-05. Soon to be released on DVD. Background music is from Klauss album, Metales Perfectos. Como se hizo... el concierto de la Sala Cadí, Barcelona 8-10-05 a cargo de Ernesto Romeo y colaboraciones de amigos en el escenario. Próximo lanzamiento en DVD. La música de fondo la podrás encontrar en el álbum Metales Perfectos, de Klauss."