Thursday, June 12, 2008
Dan Deacon - CRYSTAL CAT
YouTube via jimmyjoeroche. Sent my way via Peter of Love Like Deloreans (LLD)
I'm telling ya, cats and synths... You might recognize Dan Deacon from these previous posts.
Time machine by folktek = video1 arius blaze and ben houston
YouTube via benpumpkin
"This is a time machine by folktek - arius blaze and ben houston - see folktek.com and ariusblaze.com = sampling based remix machine...Here we captured a single sample "kill em when they get a certain age" added bits from another track that was randomly playing next on the mp3 player, looped it and played the keys. All of the keys are patched to points on the upper patch bay section. The patch bay is magnetic and requires no plugging, just placing the cable ends on whatever patch point you like. the sound quality is terrible, the video is not great, but until a new professional video comes, this is it. this is one of two videos up now."
Time machine by folktek = video2 arius blaze and ben houston
Simmons SDS Drum Synth
images via this auction"Simmons Drum Synth Controller module. I think it was the SDS4? No pads ,cannot find em anywhere ! They have been lost or thrown out. This is number 70 from around 1978 or 1979."
Bent Pikachu controlled by GATE
YouTube via Kaseo
"Bent Pikachu is carving the rhythm with Roland SH-101 step sequencer."
KORG Nano Controllers
Some specs translated on CDM:"There are three different controllers in the line:
* nanoKEY: 25 keys, transmitting either as MIDI notes or (via a separate mode) Control Change (CC) messages. Octave shift (natch). Pitch, modulation. And it’s supposed to be velocity-sensitive, too, although we’ll have to get our hands on one to see how sensitive it is.
* nanoPAD: 12 pads, supposedly inheriting the terrific sensitivity and feel of the padKONTROL, which is pretty much the favorite pad controller round these parts. Chord Trigger. Control Change mode (as with nanoKEY). There’s even an X/Y touch pad with roll and flam mode, favorite features of the padKONTROL.
* nanoKONTROL: 9 faders, 9 knobs, 18 switches, transport controls. (No, really.) MIDI notes, 168 CC messages. There are even attack and decay times for the switches, allowing them to work as faders, filter controls, effects settings, and the like – something I’d love to see on other (full-sized) controllers."
http://www.korg.co.jp/Product/Synthesizer/nano/index.html
UNIVERSE
"Universe is project inspired by late nights of listening to reverb filled sonnets by musical desperadoes. Hunter Skowron - the frontman of the project packed his things from New York City and headed west. the past years have been spent perfecting his pallet, collecting unique synthesizers and noise makers to fit the ideas of the project. His influence ranges from the lonely songs of Ennio Morricone, Lee Hazelwood and David Sylvian, to the New Romatics period, such as Japan, and Ultravox. Universe is best enjoyed in a dark, cool place. It also sounds great underwater, in abandoned temples, haunted deserts, and on numerous quests for invisible treasure."Synth pics and music here.
Gas 0095 remastered on CD and a Free Minimoog!
Well, a free mini at 1/8th scale for all pre-orders before 30th June."The Cd also comes with the 320k mp3 of the album and free shipping.
Get the minimoog while it's hot (yet somehow still in tune)
More info...
Album preview and order...
Free mp3 from the album...
Video on YouTube..." [embedded below]
More images here.Gas - Microscopic (Ambient Electronic Space). YouTube via bigblogg
" http://www.microscopics.co.uk to buy this album. Fan made video for Gas - Microscopic. Update: Not an offical video. This track can be downloaded from http://www.microscopics.co.uk for free! From 'Gas 0095', the classic and rare (up to $460 on eBay) electronic album on the legendary Emit (em:t). Now remastered and is available again from http://www.microscopics.co.uk "
Heart - Magic Man
YouTube via aginggaijin. Minimoog solo starts at 4:33.
"Heart performs "Magic Man" on the KWSU program "Second Ending" in 1976.
Heart was:
Ann Wilson - Lead Vocals, Flute
Nancy Wilson - Rhythm Guitar, Bkgrd. Vocals
Roger Fisher - Lead Guitar
Steve Fossen - Bass
Howard Leese - Guitar, Keys, Bkgrd. Vocals
Mike DeRosier - Drums"
Future Retro XS
via this auction"This is the Future Retro XS, serial number FRXS025 (the 25th XS to ever be made). It was purchased directly from Future Retro when our number came up on the pre-order list.
"From the Future Retro website:
The XS is a true semi-modular analog synthesizer with a universe of sonic possibilities just waiting to be discovered. Our versatile design allows it to be used as either a rackmount or desktop instrument, and its compact size makes it ideal for musicians on the go.
In its simplest form the XS is an extremely powerful monophonic synthesizer including 46 controls with internal signal routings pre-wired in a way which allow the unit to act similar to traditional synthesizers. The unit also provides 7 inputs and 11 outputs which can be connected in various ways to override the pre-wired signal routings, and interface the unit with other instruments in a modular fashion, and even process external audio.
The XS can be controlled by both MIDI and CV/Gate control signals simultaneously in a variety of ways. And can also act as a MIDI to CV/Gate converter with outputs including CV/Gate/Mod Wheel/Velocity signals for controlling other analog instruments.
With a single unit you can easily create basslines, leads, drones, percussion, and sound effects. Connect multiple units together to form larger systems and the possibilities are endless.
The XS provides 2 ultra stable wide range voltage controlled oscillators, each capable of covering a range of 0.5 Hz to 100 kHz. Oscillator A generates saw tooth, and square waveforms. Oscillator B generates sine, triangle, saw tooth, pulse width/square waveforms, and its own sub oscillator waveform which can be 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, the frequency of the main waveform. The pulse width shape of oscillator B can be set manually or modulated with an internal or external control voltage, and oscillator B can also sync its frequency to oscillator A. Each oscillator can be frequency modulated independently by both internal and external signals to create more complex waveforms. The XS also provides a white noise source, and ring modulator which can be used on the internal oscillators or an external source. Dedicated outputs are provided for the waveform select controls A, B, and C.A dedicated LFO generates triangle, saw tooth, square, and random waveforms, to modulate internal parameters, or external circuits as well with its dedicated output. The LFO can act in a free-running mode, or sync its rate to divisions of an external MIDI clock. When synced to an external MIDI clock, the LFO can be used to generate analog clock signals at various synced rates for stepping analog sequencers or arpeggiators in time with modern sequencers.
The mixer section sets the levels of the oscillator waveforms, sub oscillator waveforms, white noise source, ring modulator, or any external audio signal to be sent to the input of the filter.
The 2-pole multimode filter provides 4 filter types including low pass, band pass, high pass, and notch settings, each capable of covering a range from 5 Hz to 18 kHz. With high resonance settings the filter will self oscillate allowing it to act as an additional audio source. The cutoff frequency can be modulated by both internal and external signals. And the filter’s input and output can be overdriven independently giving it unique tone characteristics. A dedicated output for the filter is also provided.
The XS includes our unique velocity sensitive ADSR type envelope with additional attack and decay time settings for accented envelopes. It’s like having two envelopes in one, and capable of some truly funky sounds. This is the main modulation envelope internally routed to the modify the oscillators and filter. The envelope can be triggered by internal or external logic signals. Both normal and inverted polarity envelopes are available at the output.
And finally a voltage controlled amplifier is provided to process the amplitude of signals. The amplifier normally affects the filter’s output but can also be used to process external audio signals. The amplifier has it’s own dedicated envelope with 4 selectable shapes, velocity sensitive amplitude, and independent accent times. The amplifier also has a volume control for attenuating signals sent to the main output."
Bored Synth Tweaking
YouTube via snevelin. "All self-running like they've a mind of their own. Heh."
ARTURIA ANALOG FACTORY EXPERIENCE
YouTube via MusicmarketingCanada
"Analog Factory Experience is the perfect synthesizer station. Its a collection of 3500 synthesizer tones from the Arturia library and a MIDI controller factory defaulted for mapped MIDI controller of the Analog Factory parameters. The experience is simple, uncomplicated, affordable, and sounds fantastic.
MIDI Controller: The controller is and elegant two and a half octave MIDI keyboard that runs off bus power. Although the controller is conveniently mapped for immediate control of the Analog factory presets and parameters, it works like any other standard MIDI device and can be used as a MIDI input keyboard for any music software or hardware.
Upgrade Version: The Analog Factory Experience Upgrade is for Analog Factory owners who want to acquire the Arturia hardware keyboard. Whereas the Analog Factory Experience is the software plus the keyboard, the product known just as Analog Factory is the software without the keyboard. Arturia makes the keyboard available as an upgrade by itself because it is so stylish, functional, and downright collectable and many Analog Factory users want to upgrade their Analog Factory and acquire just the keyboard since they already own the software.
ARTURIA ANALOG FACTORY EXPERIENCE $349 UPGRADE $295"
Roland SH-101 + TR-606 + EHX Small Stone by RetroSound
YouTube via retrosound72
"vintage synth demo by RetroSound
Roland SH-101 Analog Synthesizer (different settings); triggered by the Roland TR-606 'Drumatix'
Electro Harmonix "Small Stone" analog phase shifter;
phaser effect starting on 4.55
drums: Roland TR-606
This video demo is not a musical statement, only demonstration of the sound possibilities of the instrument."
Craig Anderton - Introducing the MiniMoog Tribute
YouTube via CakewalkSoftware
"Synthesis legend Craig Anderton talks about how he came up with the inspiration for creating the MiniMoog expansion pack for Rapture."
Roland Juno Stage
"A New Synth Star for the StageDesigned from the ground up for live performers, JUNO-STAGE is a new breed of synthesizer that every gigging keyboardist will love. Decked out with an extra-large display, USB backing-track functionality, a Click output for drummers, dedicated performance knobs, hands-free patch select, instant master MIDI control functionality, and much more, JUNO-STAGE sets a new standard for powerful onstage performance at a friendly price.
High-quality, versatile sound set, including 88-key stereo multi-sampled piano plus dual SRX expansion bay
Newly developed 76-note keyboard with first-class touch and response
Live-performance features such as an extra-large LCD, dedicated Reverb and Master EQ knobs, Click Output for drummers, and hands-free patch-select footswitches
USB port enables accompaniment-track playback (MP3, WAV, AIFF, SMF) directly from USB key
Phantom powered mic input plus reverb, great for playing and singing along
MIDI Controller mode transforms JUNO-STAGE into a MIDI master keyboard with a single touch"
More info here. Roland also announced the GW-8 Workstation.
PREVIOUS PAGE
NEXT PAGE
HOME
© Matrixsynth - All posts are presented here for informative, historical and educative purposes as applicable within fair use.
MATRIXSYNTH is supported by affiliate links that use cookies to track clickthroughs and sales. See the privacy policy for details.
MATRIXSYNTH - EVERYTHING SYNTH
© Matrixsynth - All posts are presented here for informative, historical and educative purposes as applicable within fair use.
MATRIXSYNTH is supported by affiliate links that use cookies to track clickthroughs and sales. See the privacy policy for details.
MATRIXSYNTH - EVERYTHING SYNTH
