MATRIXSYNTH: Wednesday, April 23, 2008


Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Hobnox Audiotool im Test


Hobnox Audiotool im Test from Phlow on Vimeo.
"Audiotool von Hobnox | Mit den Audio-Werkzeugen auf Hobnox verfolgen die Programmierer einen spannenden Ansatz: Musik produziert man im Browser und steckt dort Geräte wie Synthesizer, Drummachines und Effekte zusammen - ähnlich wie wir es von Reason kennen. André Michelle, der Kopf hinter der Flash-basierten Musikproduktionsumgebung, erklärt uns im Interview was das Hobnox-Tool bezweckt, was geplant ist und welche geheimen Funktionen und Tricks das Audiotool schon jetzt bereithält."
"Audio tool Hobnox | With the audio tools to pursue the programmers Hobnox an exciting approach to music produced in the browser and there is equipment such as synthesizers, drum machines and effects together - similar to what we know of Reason. André Michelle, the man behind the flash-based music production environment, explains in an interview what the Hobnox-purpose tool, which is planned and what functions and secret tricks the audio tool already in store."
You can check out Hobnox (literally) online.

Hard Soft Synth and tr-808


Hard Soft Synth and tr-808 from Gijs on Vimeo.
"Audio processing the tr-808 with the HSS. In the beginning it uses a chopper effect (i don't know the common name for this type of effect..). The HSS chops up the input signal, and plays the short loops after another. Then there is a ring modulator effect And in the end there is a bit crusher effect, with a legato sweep between the changes."
This is the last post of the HSS for now - you can find more by clicking on the Gijs link below the video.

Hard Soft Synth on Oscilloscope


Hard Soft Synth on Oscilloscope from Gijs on Vimeo.
"Playing some of the sounds that the HSS can produce, visualized on a oscilloscope..
In this case the HSS prototype 1 was used.
gieskes.nl/instruments/?file=hard-soft-synth-1"

HSS Proto1 to Proto2 Random

HSS Proto1 to Proto2 Random from Gijs on Vimeo.

"Prototype 1 is used as a CV input and Audio input (at the same time) for Prototype 2.
gieskes.nl/instruments/?file=hard-soft-synth-1"

Electrochemical Synthesiser


Electrochemical Synthesiser from pask present on Vimeo.
"Pressing a key causes salt solution to flow over a copper and aluminium connection generating a low signal which is filtered by a capacitor and then amplified, creating a complex white noise, with amazing fluctuating oscillations.

The device demonstrates how complexity can be generated using simple 'analogue' and wet components.
The inspiration for the synthesiser came from the website 'Peculiar sounds from Aluminium' by Nyle Steiner.

R.Brown 2007, 2008"

Roland System 100M Custom Engineering

via Magnus

"This guy has made some crazy new 100m modules like Buchla lowpass gates, polyvoks filter, SEM filter etc. and he's planning an 8 track sequencer with qwerty keyboard all in 100m module format!"


Click here for the site.

Yamaha CS-15D Demo


YouTube via sounddoctorin
"Bob Weigel of http://sounddoctorin.com (incredible tech resource page included) demonstrates the somewhat rare Yamaha CS-15D two vco analog monosynth. This machine mixes a vco dedicated to preset voicings with one that can be presets or the knobs. (manual). Great sounding classic CS series machine with the standard chips used in the other great ones, but more useful in performance with some great presets."

Mobius sequencing dotcom


YouTube via shadowfac
"This is a demonstration of a FutureRetro Mobius sequencer controlling a small Synthesizers.com modular system."

Crumar Composer analog paraphonic synthesizer demo


YouTube via sounddoctorin. Be sure to watch 5:50 on for the tube thing.

"Bob Weigel of http://sounddoctorin.com reviews the capabilities of this very rare analog divide down synthesizer from 1983 or so. One of the few machines built with a breath controller transducer inside so you just plug in hose. Phatt sounding monosynth. Nice organ presets and bbd leslie simulator. Polysynth and string section also can be mixed in. Only seen serial numbers in the 200's and these are so rare on ebay not sure how many were built. If anyone ever has info let me know. Visit the site for a virtual studio tour with sound clips from many of the synths there..."

Update:

Crumar Composer supplementary: Hand Vibrato demo!

Uploaded by sounddoctorin on Nov 21, 2008

Korg i40M Interactive Music Synth & Arranger

images via this auction
"The Korg i40M is a high quality synth tone unit and backing track style arranger with 16-track sequencer, It also has a Vocal/Guitar section, with dedicated multi-effects and a vocal harmonizer , and multi-effect units. You can also playback of Standard MIDI files direct from memory or disk. The sound generation is Korgs own AI2 synthesis with 320 factory sounds (including a full General MIDI soundset) plus 64 user-programmable programs. 15 keyboard sets including vocal & guitar input and processing. 2 megabytes of PCM waveform for the piano set in addition to the 12 megabytes for the standard library of voices.14 factory Drum Kits (plus two user kits).

128 high-quality ROM Styles split into 3 banks A+B+User. A RAM Style library (16 User RAM locations are ready for new Styles to be loaded via disk), including selections from pop, rock, jazz and ethnic music. Each style has 6 live switchable track sections. Backing section ie beat variations and fills, chord detection. Song composition, by means of the Backing Sequence feature, melodies and other parts can be recorded on eight additional tracks.

Factory preset MIDI settings to select to instantly connect Digital Pianos, MIDI Accordions, or MIDI Keyboards, midi guitars and sequencers. Lyrics in 8 formats including SMF. 2 multi-effect processors for many reverbs and 45 other effects. Direct-from-disk playback of SMFs (format 0 and 1). Additional effects processors for vocal and guitar processing, including a 4 part harmonizer when connecting a mic (own input). In Guitar mode, also features multi-effects, compression, distortion, chorusing reverb and amp simulations. At the rear are the usual phones – line in and line out sockets. Damper/pedal and midi in (dual in’s) /out/through and EC5 controller.

This unit has quite some complexity and I have only ever scratched the surface of its capabilities. Oh and it has built in effects. The i40m was introduced in 1999 and you can see from web reviews that it regularly scored 9.3 and above. (type in ‘korg i40m review’ or look on you tube), extra styles can be had from ebay etc."

I searched YouTube and found this:

Mystic

YouTube via Axlejam. "the first"

Crowther Audio Prunes and Custard

via this auction

"Prunes and Custard, made by Crowther Audio in New Zealand.

This is a great pedal that really delivers that muse style synth fuzz while retaining low end, its great on bass or guitar and you can switch to retain low frequencies.

The pedal is in good condition with only a couple of minor paint chips, and is working very nicely.

The three functions work as follows:

the level controls output volume

mix- mixes your clean and the effected tone (very useful indeed)

and drive adds more fuzz/gain/harmonics to the effect

really a nice boutique pedal to have in your line up and stacks well with other distortions

the pedal runs off either a 9v battery or 9v dc mains adaptor (boss style)"

Synthbox Space Case for Doepfer Analogue Modular Synth

images via this auction
"One Synthbox Space Case, this was bought used and imported from the US earlier in the year as i couldn't find anyone stocking it in Europe.
Made from 3/4 inch thick clear perspex, hold 2x168hp of eurorack format synth modules e.g. doepfer, analogue systems. The aluminium rails take small nuts which you can screw the modules into, around 30x square nuts are supplied with this, though if you need more the rails will take a round M2.5 nut. I do not have the bolts, but they should be easy enough to get from maplins."
I don't have a label for Euro-rack, so Doepfer gets it.

Studio Electronics SE-1X

images via this auction
"Now the science bit, courtesy of the manufacturers: ++++++ Seen where the sound of success was heard, the SE-1 recreated the power of the classic Moog tone and far more. The distinctive Oberheim filter and numerous additional features helped to make this Hiphop and R&B legend the serious professional's source for the boominest basses and smoothest, wormiest leads on the planet. The SE-1X continues in this tradition, remaining true to its roots, while stepping up its functionality and form; wide open to future expansion and exploration via its Flash-ROM operating system –not to mention the boundless creativity of our supernal sound designers! SE-1X Improvements on an SE-1 Theme:
4 ROM Banks (396 locations).
4 RAM Banks (396 locations).
Greatly enhanced MIDI specs.
Flash-ROM Web-updateable Operating Software.
Smoother tweaking and MIDI transmission of front panel pots (switches send info. as well).
External Audio Input.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voices: one.
Audio outputs: one main output.
Memory: 396 patches in ROM; 396 user locations in RAM.
Interface: 1 rotary encoder, 24 knobs, 21 illuminated switches.
Display: 20 x 4 back lit liquid crystal.
Weight: 10 lbs.
Dimensions: 3 rack spaces, 8 inches deep.
Power: 90 - 250 volts AC auto switching.

VOICE ARCHITECTURE
Three voltage controlled discrete analog oscillators Waveforms: triangle, sawtooth and variable width square. All waveforms output simultaneously. Syncing of Osc 2&3 to Osc 1.

Two voltage controlled discrete analog filters 24db (classic Moog), 12db (classic Oberheim). 12db filter incorporates low pass and band pass modes.

Three low frequency oscillators Waveforms: triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, noise, random. One destination and amount for each LFO with key trigger, phase, and midi sync.

Four multiple stage envelope generators Attack, decay, sustain and release with inverting and multiple triggering. Envelope 1 fixed to filter frequency. Envelope 2 fixed to amplifier level. Envelope 3&4 are assignable.

Additional Features Noise generator. Glide and auto glide, linear or exponential. Ring modulation.

Modulation Destinations LFOs 1,2&3: VCOs 1,2&3 frequency, VCOs 1,2&3 mix level, VCOs 1,2&3 pulse width, ring mod mix level, noise mix level, VCF resonance and frequency, and volume. Envelopes 3&4: VCOs 1,2&3 frequency, VCOs 1,2&3 mix level, VCOs 1,2&3 pulse width ring mod mix level, noise mix level, LFO 1, 2&3 rate and depth, and VCF resonance.

MIDI Controllers Dynamics, modwheel, pressure, and breath control: destinations and amounts include all LFO and envelope 3 destinations. Bender: pitch and filter frequency. Fixed continuous controller assignments for all key front panel controls. Additionally receives: program change, bank select, glide on/off, glide time, and volume.

MIDI Specifications In Out and Thru."

Akai X7000 Sampler

images via this auction

Casio CZ-101

images via this auction

"Casio model CZ-101 "Cosmo" digital synthesizer keyboard. Features 49 keys/4 octaves, with 8 voices (using 1 DCO) or 4 voices (using 2 DCOs). There are 16 preset tones and internal memory for 16 programmable tones. The external ram cartridge is included for storing an additional 16 tones."

Studio Electronics SE-1

images via this auction

Robert Babicz about mastering audio


Robert Babicz about mastering audio from David Star on Vimeo.
Synth content comes it at 11:00 or so. via wire to the ear.

Update via Rebel Droid in the comments: This video is from the excellent DVD music magazine 'Slices'"

NUSofting Groove Analogizer

From the makers of the BDM (Broken Drum Machine)

" Groove Analogizer is an "audio controlled drum synthesizer", it means that like a vintage electronic drum tone generator (e.g. Simmons) the percussion sound is triggered by an audio input, not by a MIDI message. This also means that you must not load, in the host, Groove Analogizer as a VST instrument, it loads as a VST effect, usually in an insert slot.

But it's really a synth: the sound of three oscillators is triggered and shaped by the audio input in many ways.

How triggering works in Groove Analogizer:
A trigger can be any kind of percussive* sound, both mono or stereo, it can be a wav file or another VST instrument.
(*Percussive means: with fast attack time and fast or moderate decay/release time)

For each of the three generators you can choose left, right or left+right input, input can be both mono or stereo, then a band pass filter allows you to select (coarse and fine) which frequency range of the audio source will be used for triggering, this way you can separate hi, mid and low tones in the audio input, allowing you to isolate different trigger patterns from the same complex audio source (e.g. you can input a full drums loop and select snare for trigger 1, bass drum for trigger 2 and hihat for trigger 3).
Groove Analogizer also features Pre-Listening (PL button), so that you can monitor which part of the source is selected as trigger.

Another control at the input named Sensitivity allows to fine select the loudest triggers filtered by the band pass. So that you may include ghost notes or avoid them.
128 of the coolest presets ready to play

Sound Controls For each generator:
Release time: amplitude and pitch envelope time
Bending: positive or negative pitch envelope amount
Offset : pitch base
Timbre: from pure tone to noise, with FM option. New: overtone mode

output Controls For each generator:
Effect: send to internal stereo delay
Pan: stereo image
Volume: output level

master Controls:
FM: global amount
Smooth: slope time for all envelopes
Delay effect controls
Dry: output of the trigger (source audio)
Master : output level of all three generators"

You can find samples and the free download here.

Yamaha DX7 Digital Synthesizer Live Jam


YouTube via martinp268

Synthpop Dance Club


Guess the synths. If anyone knows who made the track in this video and/or the synths used feel free to comment or send me an email. My contact info is on the bottom right.

Update via Jesper: "Its a swedish band called slagsmålsklubben, thats "Fightclub" in swedish. I think they have a Korg mono/poly, CS-15 a monomachine and some more stuff. The song is called "Övningsköra". You can find a lot of videos on youtube with them."

Slagsmålsklubben - Övningsköra

YouTube via parkering123

WABOT-2


YouTube via pinktentacle3. via oyster rock. Yamaha FX1. You might remember WABOT-2 from this post.

Roland Jupiter-4 "arpeggiated" by RetroSound


YouTube via retrosound72

"vintage synth demo by RetroSound
JP4 demo part2 [part 1 here]
Roland Jupiter-4 Analog Synthesizer (1978)
The JP-4 Arpeggiator is triggered by the TR-606.
drums: Roland TR-606

This video demo is not a musical statement, only demonstration of the sound possibilities of the instrument."

SOUNDLAB PLUS DEMO 2008


YouTube via bluelantern320

"Here is a demo of the new SOUNDLAB PLUS sound. All Synth tracks are SL plus. The drum machine is an 808."

ixiQuarks introduction


YouTube via ixiaudio. via synthtopia
"This video shows the ixiQuarks tools browser, opens up the AudioIn tool and a spectral view and wave view. Then a bufferPool is loaded (into RAM) and soundfiles viewed in a soundfile view. A live sound is then recorded into the bufferPool and played back. We then see an EQview (showing 31 bands). The sounds from the bufferPools are then manipulated in the SoundScratcher instrument which allows for warp (granular synthesis), buffer scratching, and various other methods of granular synthesis. We see how two windows can be used at the same time."

Dave Clarke 2008 original

flickr by benedict stuart


full size

Stamba's hardware live act setup

via stamba on the forum.

Bob Moog - Radio Interview 05-09-2002





You can find the MP3 with a couple of images here.

via 36 15 MOOG
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