MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, May 8, 2008


Thursday, May 08, 2008

Schematics via Loscha

click here and here for the rest.

via loscha

Mini Synth
Semiconductor Reference Guide

Secretly Spanking The Monkey via SoNiCbRaT

"We doodled and played with gears and decided to mess around and recorded the outcome. So here's a recording of the half hour noise/synthesis/electronic improvisation session (we were just wacking). And so we went crazy on this one, some nice moments featuring the Tenori-on vs Nintendo DS lite mid way through about 17:05 onwards till about 25:30 (Pathein rawks again); and WY had some flair with my Roland SH101 as he concocted some "bleepy-droney-sireny" noises with modulations and for the cat growls at 23:25 onwards :D ... the sherman filterbank 2 seriously bled our ears, with some bird-like talks and glitches of course... Highly disturbing sounds and noises. We dare you to listen through headphones..."

1) Doepfer A-100 Modular System
2) Sherman Filterbank 2
3) Roland SH101
4) Tenori-on
5) Nintendo DS lite (Elektroplankton)

click here for the track and more info on SoNiCbRaT. While there be sure to check out the rest of SoNiCbRaT's music. Absolutely beautiful stuff. Check out Paper Airplanes and just let it take off. Paper Airplanes features the following:
1) KORG M3 88
2) Roland JUNO106
3) Reaktor 5
4) Paper and a Basket

Yamaha cs 15d


YouTube via gummybits. via synthzoom. BTW, do check out synthzoom for more synth videos.
"This is my newly purchased Yamaha Cs 15D, a two channell half preset half manuel controlled synth, produced in 1979, great filter, good modulation, has very big sound for such a synth, nice bass's nice bass leads, good for sci fi noise. please leave comments."

Elka Synthex Demo


YouTube via JMPSynth.

via synthzoom.

"Short demo of the Elka Synthex. Keyboard is set to split mode with sequencer playing two voices of a bass sound in lower section, a lead sound to the other. A Boss RBF-10 flanger effect is added plus some reverb from the mixer. Apologies for clipping noise in last part of footage."

Arp 1601 Sequencer

images via this auction

via Mr. Array

Be sure to check these out full size

Moog Sonic Six

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction

"The modulation capabilities on this are similar to a Crumar Spirit."

via Mr. Array

Moog Taurus Pedals

images via this auction

check these out full size

via Mr. Array

Studio Electronics P-5

images via this auction

Be sure to check these out full size.

"As some of you may know this is an actual Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 put into a rack. It has 120 programs like that of a Rev-3.3 and of course midi. These are very rare and especially in this kind of condition."

via Mr. Array

malfunctionator box

"3 LFO’s with various adjustable speeds."

You can find more info on VoltWord, janvanvolt's blog. Direct post for the archives here.

BTW, be sure to check out the rest of VoltWord. You'll find more modular and synth content.

Roland RS09 Analog Strings Organ Synthesizer


YouTube via electricpony
"Made 1979-1980, very simple organ/string synthesizer. If anyone wants the manual for this in PDF leave me your email in a message and I'll send it to you."

Ryan Trudell of Truckasauras and his Korg MS20


YouTube via trentmoorman
"Ryan Trudell displays the love of man and machine. That machine being the Korg MS20. Watch him hit the filthy button."

Zvex Fuzz Factory Processing Minimoog Voyager


YouTube via bigcitymusic

"The Zvex Vexter Fuzz Factory was designed for guitar, but it sure does some interesting things to our Moog Minimoog Voyager.
http://www.bigcitymusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/bigcitymusicdo...
http://www.bigcitymusicblog.blogspot.com"

keybdwizrd - Prophet '08 Jazz Fusion Lead (stereo)


YouTube via keybdwizrd
"While the Prophet '08 synthesizer from Dave Smith Instruments is a great polyphonic synth, I've found that it's great for monophonic leads as well. Here's me soloing with the Prophet, with sequenced backing tracks being played via Digital Performer."

Synthesizers.com first patch


YouTube via angelometz
"This is my very first modular synthesizer patch. I ran out of patch cables in 5 minutes."

KORG MS02

via this auction
"Basically, the MS-02 is a handy CV/Gate Utility. It was designed for the MS-series to interface with the outside world, since the MS-10, MS-20 all run in Hz/V. It has the following in 1 box:
-LOG AMP Hz/V-to-Oct/V Converter
-ANTILOG AMP Oct/V-to-Hz/V Converter
-ADDING AMP CV Adder
-TRIGGER PROCESSOR (x2) Trigger Converter & Reverser
-JUNCTIONS Multiples"

KORG MS10

images via this auction

Novation Bass Station

images via this auction

"The Novation Bass Station is an excellent piece of kit, that is more than capable of TB 303 emulation, the included manual, ( copy ) even gives the settings for the classic 303 sound, and with 12 and 24 db filter, is even capable of big fat moogs aswell. Although being called a BASS station it can produce untold amounts of sounds, so is brilliant for lead sounds that scream, and those true analogue sounds too."

Electro-Harmonix Clockworks Rhythm Generator/Synth

via this auction

"Vintage 1970's Electro-Harmonix Clockworks Rhythm Generator/ Synthesizer . Made in the USA."

Oberheim Matrix-6R


images via this auction

"The Matrix-6R is Basically a Rack-Mounted Matrix-6 without the keyboard of course. It Features 6-Note Polyphony and Digital Osciallators. Each voice has 2 DCOs, a VCF, 3 Envelope Generators (5 Stage: Delay, Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release), 2 Ramp Generators (Simple Envelopes), Tracking (Not just for the Keyboard but for Remapping any Modulation Source), Portamento and FM Controls, 3 LFOs, and 2 VCAs. Along with other 'Matrix' Products from Oberheim, the Matrix-6R Featured what Oberheim called, 'Matix Modulation System', which makes for Very Flexible and Powerful Modulation Programming. Basic Controls are a Single Slider and a Touch Keypad. Also, the Matrix-6R Gives you 6 Individual LEDs that Light Up Each Voice that is Played. It also Features MIDI Mono Mode where Each Voice has its Own MIDI Channel (Very Useful for Guitar Controllers)."

Roland CompuRythm CR-5000

images via this auction

Roland HS-60

images via this auction

"the HS-60 is a Roland Juno 106 with built in speakers."

KORG Polysix

images via this auction

Roland Juno 106 Battery

via this auction

ARP OMNI-2

images via this auction

"There are white colored spots on some of the slider openings, cleaned it but didn't go away. Here's the scary part. I powered it up & after 5 seconds, some white smoke came out."

Electronic Keyboard Reference Guide


via this auction

"includes synthesizers and electronic pianos. Also features MIDI capable keyboards with computer music systems... Also contains suggested list prices....1984-1985. Copyight 1983,1984 Sight and Sound Music Software... Lists akia, arp baldwin, beilfuss, bit, bontempi, casio, crumar, digital keyboards, e-mu,....etc, etc, etc, etc, moog, roland. Also has many different models from many of the earlier years as well.... some from the earlier 1980's, some from the 1970's too."

Roland JX-3P Sequencer Chart

via mute on VSE.

Quad Slope (Qslope) m-odule

via Parallel Worlds on electro-music.com

"this m-odule includes two DSG (dula universal slope generator modules/cell) plus a Scaling Buffers module. these 4 slope generators have been specially optimized for the best possible interaction with one another. price of the Qslope is 1650 USD. also a new small cabinet for one m-odule is announced: the M-Locker."

Doepfer CTM64

"New: As many customers have been asking for the button unit shown in the above picture ("64 buttons") we offer this unit no longer only as a custom-made article but as a standard product. The button boards are now stock articles ! One can choose between the empty pc board without parts (Euro 25.00), suitable momentary switches/buttons (Euro 1.00 each, see price list/spare parts) or the ready built unit (Euro 125.00). In addition the CTM64 cable set is necessary. A suitable punched front panel is also available (A-100 format with 20HP = 101.3 mm width x 128.5 mm height, price: Euro 15.00)."
"The left picture shows the "A-100 beauty case" with a built-in CTM64 main board (right side) and a CTM64 button board (left side) with front panels. For the CTM64 main board an A-100 blind panel with 8 HP was drilled (A-100B8)."
Doepfer CTM64 page. via Deviant Synth.

LEMUR Slime-o-Tron: A Slimey Controller


YouTube via gearwire

"LEMUR's Eric Singer has more than just a penchant for making his musical bots. In fact, he has a separate category altogether for very innovative musical controllers he creates and calls "Trons." Here, we take our first look at the Slime-o-Tron - a controller that works by moving conductive slime around copper nails. Check the video out to see the most unorthodox controller you can imagine, and see more on gearwire.com."

iPod Touch/iPhone for Music Round-up

CDM has a great round up on Music apps for the iPhone. Note that the formal SDK is not out for those that do not want to crack their iPhones, however it is expected to arrive sometime in June. Now Apple just needs to make a multi-touch tablet.

Excerpt from CDM:
"If we’ve learned one thing on this site, it’s this: if it’s a computer, big or small, someone’s going to find a way to make music. The iPod / iPhone, with their Mac OS-derived software guts and a multi-touch interface, are no exception — with or without Apple’s blessing. Here’s a look at what people are doing, including some apps you can download right now, and where this might go musically, whether it’s just a couple of fun toys or trying to make that pretty pocket device an instrument."

Multivox MX-3000 Polyphonic String Synthesizer

images via this auctions
"MULTIVOX MX-3000 string synthesizer The MX-3000 is one of the best string synthesizer ever made, a lot of controls and nice features. It's a gem for collectors and electronic music producers! It come in very good working and nice shape conditions. Working voltage: 220 Volts"

via Daniele: "I have also a korg echomixer and a Gerd Compact Phasing (used by klaus schulze) in my recent ebay auctions..."

Hobnox Audiotool Updates - Roland TR-808 Added

via hobnox
"Just a quick note that we just rolled out an update of the Hobnox Audiotool. As promised the TR808 is now online, along with two new stompboxes (Compressor and Bitcrusher) and some enhanced functions. Saving is still not possible yet, we’re working hard to make it happen for the next update."

If you haven't checked this out yet, do it. It is pretty amazing.

Capybara 320 - Kyma X

"The Holy Grail of sound design: the Kyma workstation, is the best companion to sound designers who want to take some time to explore new ways of synthesizing and transforming sounds using the most advanced signal-processing techniques."

You can find a couple more images on Unidentified Sound Object. Note this one is for sale.

John Bowen Solaris

via marcel

http://www.johnbowen.com/

Clavia G2x Fat Lead


YouTube via xaphankeys
"Clavia G2x Nord Modular, just switched on (for the first time). Fat Lead Variations."

Multivox CB-50

via this auction, via Inverse Room
"Multivox CB-50 "Digital Chorus Box." This thing is very uncommon, so much so that I couldn't find a single reference to it anywhere online. It's a fairly basic solid-state analog delay, coupled with a chorus (you can only use one at a time), and is essentially a copy of the Roland DC-50 "Digital" Chorus. Stock, this thing has no delay time knob--it's ordinarily a fixed slapback. But I modded it, replacing a trimpot inside the unit with a panel-mounted knob (pictured) that does indeed allow you to adjust delay time. You can do it on the fly, creating the customary portamento-type sounds. Max delay time now seems to be around 300ms. The echoes fade out in a lowpassy way like every good delay. The intensity does not oscillate in its stock form, but I adjusted another trimpot inside the unit, and it does indeed now feed back and oscillate very satisfyingly. Chorus is pretty good--there is only an "intensity" knob, so it isn't hugely versatile, but it IS a modulated chorus, not a simple doubling effect. The echo intensity knob also seems to have some effect on it--perhaps on the LFO speed? In any event, it's a good sounding analog chorus, very much a Roland-style ensemble effect. I don't think the knobs are original, but they're like new."

Nice User Interface

T-Shirt via Local Celebrity where you will find more.

via Jaysen

Waldorf Clock and The Qrazy Synth Man

via The Qrazy Synth Man where you will find a ton of other synth info including. an ARP interview, more Waldorf shots, mp3s, and some amazing studio shots. This image gets the post as it's what brought me there.

Workspace and Environment: Mr. Projectile

You can find the full interview on trash_audio.

"What is your current favorite piece of hardware?
Nord Modular G2. I haven't found a synth that better suits the type of music that I do. The knob setup, the build quality and the software editor are the best that i've seen. I use the Nord a lot to do the things that i don't want to manually do, such as random sequenced bleeps and arpeggiations. The ability to improvise with it while performing is a huge thing also."

Lell UDS + Russian Drum Sound

via sequencer.de where you will find one more image.

Lell_UDS_1.mp3
Lell_UDS_2.mp3

KL-Module


"Hybrid Module für analoge Modulsynthesizer"
click here for the product page in German.

Here's the content in Googlish:
"The K311 A is the main module of the K311 series.

In the upper area (inputs) are the four inputs A - D associated with the LED. The input signals are applied to the states or HIGH LOW. As signals are LOW 0 volts to about +2 volts (or negative stresses). HIGH tensions are from about +4 volts. The area between +2 volts and +4 volts is not precisely defined. Generally, the input voltages modular systems in the usual range of -15 volts to +15 volts not.

In the middle part (Analysis), the LED outputs and the various logical operations are assigned. If the condition is true, the LED and the socket is +5 volts. In particular:

A OR B One of the inputs A or B must be HIGH.
A B XOR One and only one of the inputs A or B must be HIGH.
A AND B Both A and B inputs must be HIGH
D C OR One of the inputs must be C or D HIGH.
C D XOR One and only one of the entrances C or D must be HIGH.
C AND D inputs Both C and D must be HIGH

In the lower area is a logic inverter, the input signal to HIGH LOW or HIGH LOW for converts. The work is a way other than in an analog inverter.

Available in Moog format compatible with Stromversorgungsanschlüßen to:
-- Club Of The Knobs or -- Synthesizers.com"
via sequencer.de

IMG_2595

flickr by Knuckledragger

full size

"Jay's synths resting between Evolve sets."

Flame Clockwork Demo

"I have uploaded a short mp3 of a very bland patch that shows how the 3 seperate gate/clock outputs could be used to fire off individual envelopes in a patch. the summed CV/LFO is routed to the 1v/oct input of a Plan B Model-15."

You can find the demo and more images on Noise Source.
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