"Hey Matrixsynth, we're big-time fans of your blog. Just thought that we should write to say hello since we're fellow synth-fetishist-nerds. Our band's name is Love Like Deloreans, and we're an all-synth group from Brooklyn. We have our obligatory myspace page up at:
You can see a bunch of synth pics in our photo albums. We've got some rather rare stuff (not to brag) that you might be interested in looking at (including an ARP Odyssey Mk I, Casio VA-10, Yamaha CS01, Yamaha CP-70, etc.).
Also, we were happy to hear that the Synth Babe tag was resurrected since we have one in the group (her name is Lorna and damn, she's fine and super- talented). It would really make her day to get a mention. [for those of you without a MySpace account you can find some images here]
If you're interested in reading a bit more, our friends Alias Pail (another Brooklyn group, but they do more circuit bending - they played at the NYC bent fest this past time) did an interview/write-up about us that's here: http://aliaspail.blogspot.com/ [direct link to the post for the archives]
Anyway, we hope that you enjoy it and we'd love to hear what you think. We'll make sure to pass along more as time goes by. Thanks!
We love matrixsynth, Peter/Love Like Deloreans"
And I love emails like this. Thank you! alias pail also posted below. Both bands sound great. Magical stuff, so do check them out.
YouTube via saltyone69 (think about that one for a sec). MOOG Polymoog. BTW, the video freezing after 2 seconds issue? I'm still having the problem after the fixes here. I'm going to try Firefox 3 RC2 as suggested by Moogulator in the comments. via synthtopia
click here and watch. Try not to skip the animation and see if you can guess the synth. If you make your own, send them in. Note helen mentioned this one was not exactly complete, but you should be able to guess what it is.
"An extremely rare item to be found today: A/DA's Harmony Synthesizer. This is the holy grail of A/DA effects pedals and apparently in 1980 there were only 800 of these made retailing for $500.00 each! This effects pedal has been called 'Exquisitely rare'
Controls:
On rear of unit the following jacks: Control Pedal Switch, Effect Out, Mix Out, In On top of unit: Knobs- Regeneration, Delay Only(25 ms > 200 ms), Harmony A(Coarse Tune, Fine Tune, Delay 12.5 ms > 100 ms), Harmony B(Coarse Tune, Fine Tune), Mix(Dry, Effect), Level; On/Off Click Switches- Regeneration, Delay Only/Harmony, Harmony A/B, Effect In/Out"
Warning: there is either a sick pig in these videos or it was mistreated, or both. If you are sensitive to that sort of thing, skip it. I always am sensitive myself. Not sure what's going on with it. As Eric Barbour of Metasonix might say, in this case it's definitely a SHIT PLANET!!!!
"1997 Korg Z-1. All sounds programmed by WC Olo Garb. Video editing by WC Olo Garb. ||| Syntezatory.prv.pl Videos: showing you not what a synthesizer can do, but what a man can do with a synthesizer.
Note that in some patches I use aftertouch (the force applied while depressing the keys as a modulation source) - that's why the sound changes even though it seems that nothing is really being done to the synth in terms of control."
"The Oberheim Xpander contains a module called a 'Tracking Generator' that allows you to program a 5 section non-linear curve.
This is my attempt at implementing the idea in analog. It can be used to "twist" control voltage signals into various shapes, and has a 10 section curve.
The implementation makes us of the LM3914 bargraph chip with a high frequency 'dither' oscillator. The dither oscillator pulse width modulates the comparator outputs. When the PWM is integrated, it produces reasonably straight line segments between programable voltage points." click here for more.
YouTube via shagghie "crazyness...you must find one! Throws electrons off the tube plate randomly by exposing the tube to a magnetic field generated by two massive magnets. ASA, AF, RF, and LF 'noise' settings...anyone know what those stand for? The RNG is an H.H. Scott type 811-B, and was QUITE the find today! Of course, running it through the SunSyn is heaven on earth...talk about fattening up even wide-open filter basslines! Wish I had to to show you it modulating the VCO FM... makes your 2006 sunsyn sound like a drifting quirky vintage modular. Amazing stuff! All for $35 USD at the local surplus store...."
In Googlish:
"1972 - The legendary EMS Synthi AK (eyboard) S (equencer) in action in the equally legendary EMI studios at Abbey Road (London), in the hands of the venerable Roger Waters.
The latter seems captivated by this technological jewel at the pace of games, presented in a small suitcase in plastoc, with its keyboard surface touch blue and black, rotary bakelite buttons, switches its vivid color and its matrix of interconnections a "hit-cast." Despite his seemingly harmless it is quite daunting to program and especially generates sounds to you return the entrails. From pleasure.
In this short excerpt taken from the sumptuous Live at Pompeii (Director's Cut) Roger and David (Gilmour), evoke technologies, the development of music and opportunities offered by electronics. They agree that to sustain these devices must have the soul, the vibe, the universe adapted brain which alone can tame the machine. And not vice versa.
The excerpt ends with a rush of the very electronic "On The Run 'appearing on the album Dark Side Of The Moon.
"Ever since I was a child (I grew up in the 80's) I had an unhealthy fascination with the Fairlight. Buying every record that had 'Fairlight programmed by...' in the liner notes and trying to find all the info and sounds of this mythical instrument.
Finally I have a Series IIx in my possession and I've been busy learning it and using it."
Check out the full post including more images and samples on dvdborn.
"KORG DS-10 night in London" Date: Saturday, 14th June, 2008 Time: 22:30-26:00 Location: LIFE, 2-4 Old Street London EC1V 9AA tel: 020 7250 3737 (http://www.life-oldst.com/) Admission is FREE! ———————————- We will have fine entertainment at the event, featuring smooth vibes from cool DJs and a special appearance by the producer of the DS-10, sanodg. He will not be at LIMS but will be only at our event, so do not miss this only chance to see his performance with the DS-10! Come one, come all and shuffle on down, and please receive a free drink by letting the reception know that you’ve received this invitation at the door!
via CDM. You can find all DS10 posts including video here.
"Synthesizerpark at springeight festival
Graz, May 2008
Peoples, hear the oscillators!"
The third presentation of the synthesizerpark is themed "Peoples, hear the oscillators!". After two years participating at the c/o pop in Cologne the exhibition is now going to be shown in Medienkunstlabor at Kunsthaus Graz as a part of springeight.
Countless sound production units from the over 30 year old synthesizer-history are presented and ready to be tested by the festival visitors. Spontaneous live jams are welcome and form an integral part of the programme.
Ever since 2005 the synthesizerpark has presented the most important, quaintest and most interesting devices from more than 30 years of analogue synths. All devices in the synthesizer park are completely wired and ready to be used. Several devices have been linked to complete systems. Visitors are given the opportunity to enjoy a unique -- on request also guided -- experience of the world of analogue sounds and collect practical information on the functionality of the devices.
All synth-manufacturers, from ARP, Moog and Korg to Roland, Sequential Circuits and Vermona to the recent Macbeth, will be represented. Almost all of the synthesizers on display are part of Frank Husemann's and Sunny Vollherbst's collection. The two curators have launched the synthesizerpark with passion and enthusiasm. As both are not mere collectors but active musicians, they regard it as very important that the visitors are not only passive spectators but part of a continuous live-jam.
In addition to the exhibition of those analogue classics Andreas Schneider from Schneiders Buero in Berlin (www.schneidersbuero.de) will bring the newest synthesizer technology to Graz.
Moreover, there will be several workshops and a photo exhibition by renowned photographer Katja Ruge from Hamburg (www.katjaruge.de). A synthesizer slideshow will complete the broad concept of the exhibition.
Excerpt of exhibition:
Synthesizer
minimoog, moog prodigy, OSCar, jen sx 1000, yamaha cs30, yamaha cs10, yamaha cs20m, roland juno6, roland jupiter4, roland jupiter6, roland jupiter8, roland system 100 (2x), roland sh5, roland sh2, roland paraphonic 505, roland vocoder vp330, ARP odyssey, ARP Quadra, ARP pro solist, Crumar bit99, farfisa synthorchestra, Oberheim OB 8, korg lambda, korg MS 10, korg MS 20, PPG wave 2.2, kawai synthesizer 100f, MCBETH M5, etc.
Drum Machines
roland cr 78, roland cr 8000, roland tr 606, sequential drum tracks, korg minipops 7, korg minipops120, korg kpr77, aria diamond, novation drumstation, vermona DRM1 MK3, etc.
Step-Sequencer
roland system 100 (modul 104), roland CSQ 600, yamaha cs30
Workshops
The last few exhibitions have appealed to a much larger audience than initially expected. A great deal of the visitors had not had any direct contact with analogue electronic musical instruments before or had been producing music exclusively on computers with software synthesizers.
The many questions regarding functions and operating the machines showed a clear need for workshops for newcomers. Two workshop modules are to open up the world of synthesizers to interested visitors.
Workshop 1
Fundamentals of setup and operation of an analogue synthesizer using the example of the monophonic Moog Prodigy (Our "Learning Synthesizer")
Lecturers: Frank Husemann and Sunny Vollherbst
- Sound generation (Oscillator VCO)
- Sound editing (Filter VCF)
- Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO)
- Musical playground, play guides (Glide, Pitchbend, Modulation)
Workshop 2
Setup and operation of an analogue synthesizer
Conducted by Andreas Schneider with modular systems by Döpfer.
- System components (drum synthesizer, step sequencer and synthesizer)
- System connections (patching, control voltage and synchronization)
- Musical handling of the complete system
The workshops can repeatedly take place alternately during the exhibition period.
The curators:
Sunny Vollherbst works as a sound engineer for the bands Tocotronic, Blumfeld, Kettcar, for the Hamburg live clubs Fabrik, Übel & Gefährlich and Molotow.
Frank Husemann works as the executive sound engineer in the Hamburg live club Übel & Gefährlich and ran the vintage instrument store Subraum in Hamburg for seven years.
Both have been working with analogue synthesizers, sequencers and drum machines since the 80s and are producing electronic music.
In 2007 they launched the synthesizer studio Hamburg where one can record with about 30 analogue synthesizers, sequencers and drum machines, all synchronised by Midi Clock.
www.myspace.com/synthesizerpark
Their new project Q cubic (together with Axel Kochmeier) is an Electro live-act with analogue synthesizers, sequencers and drum machines, without laptop and playbacks.
www.myspace.com/qelectro"
YouTube via abstractjuz "My latest one-off synth. Dual, 2 part, oscillators with hard sync and independent pattern generators for Pitch, PWM and Gating. 3 quick routines here, with the synth synced to Logic via an Audio Gate Input and hard sync provided by a square wave from an external soft synth."
DIY Synth & Rhythm Generator
"Custom-built, one-of-a-kind analogue synth. Pitch and dual PWM control, 3 modulation sources and gate/chop effect. Packed with sounds - just a small selection on display here."
via Love Like Deloreans:
