MATRIXSYNTH: Monday, August 18, 2008


Monday, August 18, 2008

So, what product would you like us to design next?

via the Analogue Solutions website
"I have about 3 products coming out in the next 6-12 months. But nothing new past that on the design board, since I have been so busy with the Leipzig keyboard synth.

I have a few ideas of the type of synth/analogue related-product I might do next (though it will never be anything radical, synth analogue stuff as been around for 30 or so years so it's all been covered. All I can do really is re-invent the wheel, so to speak.) I specialise in monosynths, modulars, percussion and analogue sequencers. I will not get involved with DSP, digital circuits (beyond MIDI and logic), patch memories (complex and expensive to implement) or polysynths (expensive) - to give you an idea of our design ethos.

If you want to share your thoughts let me know. But please don't be offended if I don't reply since there's lots to do here! But I will try and share my thoughts back where I can. I will of course ignore any offensive emails! (There's always some opinionated bright spark out there). Maybe I'll list some of the funnier ideas on this site (and keep the best to myself!). Some things I consider when thinking about new products; do I have the technical skill to achieve the design, will it be too complex or expensive to produce, will anyone actually BUY it! Also I have to like the idea. I never design any product that I won't enjoy myself."

AS T's as well.

You can find the Analogue Solutions contact link to leave your suggestions at the top right of the Analogue Solutions website. Feel free to discuss here as well of course.

via mike

Paia OZ Rare Battery-Powered Analog Synthesizer


via this auction


Sintetizador de Voz


YouTube via nepermath
"Speech synthesizer using a at90s2313 microcontroller of Atmel"

Galateia Robot - Voice and Video

video comes in at :36.
"Galateia Robot generating synthesized voice and Video by Software using ATMEGA128 microcontroller"

Galateira Robot, Robô Galateia

"Robot made completly with scrap for science fair by 8 teens with age about 16 years, I participate make a electronic plans and Software, it is composed of 10 microcontrollers one atmega128(brain) two 8515(legs) six(arm,forearm) one(head)

AudioCubes, OSC and FAW Circle


YouTube via Percussa
"A short demo of Percussa AudioCubes sending sensor data to FAW Circle Synth over Open Sound Control (OSC).

To send the Open Sound Control messages to Circle, we built a patch in Max/MSP using the AudioCubes configuration panel which is open source and included in all software releases.

More info is available from our blog at http://blog.percussa.com/ and the Percussa website at http://www.percussa.com/"

Kraftwerk - DENTAKU Play on KORG DS-10


YouTube via ozashikiTECHNO

John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN Theme Play on KORG DS-10


YouTube via ozashikiTECHNO

Vintage Synths Vol 1 - Roland Juno 60


YouTube via triumphthruxton. This is the same CD mentioned in this post. Funny how that happens.
"Vintage Synths Vol 1 - Roland Juno 60
German synth historian Matthias Becker produced a CD series back in 1990 with tracks made with one synth only. The CDs were named "Synthesizers Von Gestern Vol 1/2/3". This track was composed by Klaus Stülen at Originalton West Studio / Köln."

Synthesizer-Magazin @ c/o Pop Cologne 2008


YouTube via Moogulator
"Synthesizer-Magazin @ c/o Pop Cologne 2008 - Our 3 Rooms filled with Synths - Unsere Räume bei der c/o Pop. www.synthesizer-magazin.de"

Moog Little Phatty Electro Demonstration


YouTube via discotechwreck
"This is the first piece I wrote when I got the Moog Little Phatty. I made a few mistakes but in my defence it was the first take! Hopefully you will get an appreciation of what this great synth is capable of though.
Video recorded with a terrible camera and audio into my MacBook soundcard using Logic Express 8.
Enjoy!
More to come.

SETTINGS BELOW

OSCILLATORS:
Osc 1 - 16'
Triangle/Square wave
Osc 2 - 8'
Square Wave

FILTER:
Cutoff 2
Resonance 5
KB Amount 10
EGR Amount 10
Overload 6

EG:
Volume
A 4
D 5
S 10
R 7
Filter
A 3
D 1
S 7
R 9

MODULATION:
Source - Filt Env/Sample & Hold
Destination - Filter
Amount 7/8

Effects: Tape Echo"

Erik Norlander June


YouTube via moogfoundation. http://moogfoundation.org/
"Erik reflects on his experiences with the Moog Synthesizer"

1961 Electronics World - Transister Theremin by Bog Moog

via this auction
"1961 Electronics Magazine
Build a Transistorized Theremin
Increasingly hard to find, this nearly half-century-old issue of Electronics World contains a fascinating how-to on building that special effects staple of scores of classic sci-fi flicks, the theremin, by none other than electronic music pioneer Robert Moog. The feature article contains a complete schematic and parts list, as well as chassis layout and photos of the completed unit. There are even tips on how to play the ethereal instrument. You get the entire original 1961 magazine, not a couple photocopied pages like you find elsewhere on Ebay.

Also in this issue is a homebrew stereo balancer using 6FG6 magic eye tubes and a look at beam power tubes in VHF oscillators, plus an article on early computer logic circuits, both vacuum tube and transistor-based."

Roland SH-1000

images via this auction

Oberheim OB-Xa

images via this auction. Includes one of the inside.

Roland MC-202 Mod / Circuit Bended

images via this auction
"Roland MC-202 synth Mod/ Circuit Bended Version. I've put the same Super long sweep function on the LFO just like the sh-101 mod. You can easily sweep the LFO over 40 seconds easily. Best for trance music. I've also added 10 jack sockets, so there is many more things you can do : Proper CV Gate Input / VCF Cut Off CV / PW /VCA (volume limit control) / MOD / Portamento CV Switch Input / Accent CV Switch Input / Selector for accent (VCF/VCA) / Ext Aud input for VCF / Ext Aud input for VCA. Well, there is plenty more I can add to the MC-202, but there is really not much space in the MC-202 box, I've almost use every single inch of space in there. I could of use a wooden case just like my TR-606 mod, but I couldn't be bother to spend so much time just to make a wooden box.

Mods on the MC-202:
1./ LFO switch : You can choose from Super Slow Sweep / Normal / Crazy Fast
2./ Proper CV gate Input : The MC-202 does have CV/Gate In's and out's. However, it's a known problem that the CV/Gate Inputs have slight problems, since many data are actually quantised before they reach the Synth section. This is because the CV/Gate In's are routed and pass through the internal sequencer CPU then out back to the synth.
3.) VCF Cutoff cv (input) : When a jack is plugged in, the CV is ADDED to the VCF Cutoff Frequency slider setting.
4./ PW CV : When a jack is plugged in, the CV is ADDED to the PWM Slider setting
5./ VCA (limited Volume Control) : The VCA CV In doesn't produce any dramatic effects, it acts like an extra Volume Control.
6./ MOD : Actual MOD on the MC-202 goes from the LFO Sine output to the MOD Slider. So it is possible to tap a CV IN to the mod...
7./ PORTAMENTO CV SWITCH INPUT ( +5V will turn Portamento OFF. 0V will turn it ON. ) : Note: +5V will turn Portamento OFF. 0V will turn it ON.
8./ ACCENT (VCA) CV SWITCH INPUT ( +5V will turn ACCENT ON. 0V will turn it OFF. ): +5V will turn ACCENT ON. 0V will turn it OFF.
9./ ACCENT (VCF) CV SWITCH INPUT: +5V will turn ACCENT ON. 0V will turn it OFF
10./ Selector for Accent -> VCF/VCA (toggle switch): MIDI AUX GATE Out to switch between going to the VCA ACCENT and the VCF ACCENT. When switched, AUX GATE is going to BOTH Accent VCA and Accent VCF, and this actually activates the Accent VCF.
11./ Ext Audio Input to VCF Source Mixer: all the VCO's and Sub-Osc are mixed at the VCF Source Mixer
12./ Ext Audio Input to VCA"

Yamaha DX7 IIFD


images via this auction

"Specifications:
* Polyphony - 16 voices
* Oscillators - Programmable 6-operator x 2 (A & B) 32-algorithm digital FM tone generator
* LFO - Sine/Square/Tri/SAW up/SAW Down/Random
* Filter - None
* VCA - 6 Envelope generators 8 parameters each
* Keyboard - 61 keys, Velocity and Aftertouch, Split and Layer mode
* Memory - 128 patches, 32 performances
* Control - MIDI IN/OUT/THRU
* Date Produced - 1987"

New Sequencer Project PCBs

via this thread on electro-music.com. These are the PCBs for the Roland 185 sequencer clone featured in this video. If you haven't seen it, do check it out.

Citric Acid´s new studio


YouTube via acidjack303. "My new Studio."

Citric Acid´s Studio Pt.2

MFB-KRAFTZWERG

"* semi-modular, fully-analog
* 3 VCOs, 24-dB-lowpass-filter
* 37 patch connectors
* integrated MIDI/CV-interface
* MSRP: 580,- Euro

MFB-KRAFTZWERG is the semi-modular version of MFB’s Synth-II. It trades memory locations and MIDI-control off for 37 patch connectors that allow breaking and modifying the internal routing. Put single KRAFTZWERG components under analog sequencer control or let the whole unit interact with your existing modular-synthesizer-system.

MFB-KRAFTZWERG works as a stand-alone synthesizer without the need to patch any cable. The classic formation of VCO-VCF-VCA is pre-wired internally, complete with essential modulations. Therefore, you can play the KRAFTZWERG just like any other synthesizer using its MIDI-input. In addition, it may integrate into a full analog environment using control voltages – and benefit, unlike MIDI, from infinite continuous parameter resolution.

MFB-KRAFTZWERG offers a complete set for powerful and versatile synthesis: three VCOs with hard-sync, 24-dB-lowpass-filter with resonance, noise generator, ring-modulator, two envelope-generators, two LFOs and VCA. Technically and soundwise KRAFTZWERG is identical to MFB’s euro-rack-modules. However, the MFB-KRAFTZWERG comes in a compact format that is easy to take with you and faster in use. Your ideal analog partner on stage!

MFB products are sold at your musical instruments dealer. If you can´t find any reseller closeby we will also sell the MFB-KRAFTZWERG directly within Germany. The price is 580 Euro (incl. VAT plus 10 Euro shipping, cash on delivery)."

MFB-KRAFTWERG See this thread on electro-music.com for some notes on the MFB-KRAFTZWERG and 503 by ar2jr.

AtmoSphere SFX on MS20


YouTube via Synthnl.
"A little video we made during the creation of some wind sound effects we made on the Korg MS20 for my AtmoSphere album." See this post on Synth.nl for additional notes.

fenixserge


via mono-poly's public channel

New Mochika2. MIDI Sync

"Hello World... this is the new Mochika2 Sequencer Synth now with Midi synchronization...!!!

This synth features one square and saw waveform VCO (voltage controled oscillator) with a huge pitch range, from subsonic to ultrasonic sound
One square and triangle waveform LFO (low frequency oscillator), that modulates the VCO for the vibrato effect creating old school arcade Atari-like sounds.
White noise generator that triggers the VCO and can create percussion like sounds.
8 step Sequencer with note on/off switch and pitch knob for each step .
It has a 1/4 inch audio output, 1/4 inch CV Output (to control other analog gear)...."

More info and shots on AtomoSynth.

astonished synth SX-150


YouTube via kaizokuhousou
"This is the tiny synthesizer developed by Gakken that is a Japanese educational Book company and this is the separate booklet appended to a magazine.

I wanted to prove this machine go with any kind of music. Please watch it. I hope you will be inspired something and it will support your own music expression!"

acidlab bombass 2


YouTube via glumc

"another Jam-Session: Acidlab Bombass gated from a Acidlab Bassline and some 808"

[KORG DS-10]はじめてのシーケンサー


YouTube via aqi

Roland PMA-5 demo


YouTube via Enducre
"The latest addition to my studio, and what a fun gadget it is! Sorry the visual quality isn't fabulous, the webcam had a hard time focusing on the 4" screen. There's also a "hum" that comes and goes - I really need a new mixer :-/ There's a bunch of features I didn't have time to mention - there's an 8-track mixer where you can set the levels of each of the parts, their pan position, and their sends to the two effects busses. There's inbuilt chorus/flanger and reverb/delay. You can mute channels, so you can drop parts in/out as needed. And there's probably more features I haven't discovered yet :) I was going to record the inbuilt demo songs, but I'm not sure of the copyright implications of that, so I won't. However, they're every bit as cheesy as you'd expect demo songs to be! And yes, I know I said 808/809 drums, instead of 808/909 drums - I was rushing to get everything into 10 minutes, give me a break!"

3 Scans via Matias


Echoplex Drum Simulator


Echoplex Drum Simulator from Mike L on Vimeo.
"Demo of my soon to come Nine Inch Nails inspired Echoplex Drum Simulator! Sorry for the quality death, but this isn't a standard resolution video, so please click to download the AVI at the bottom-right of your screen to see the video in better quality. My other works: bipolardesign.tk/"

See this post for the NIN step sequencer.

Blip Festival Reformat the Planet: Chapter 01


"It started with sequencing 8-bit chipsets on Nintendo Game Boys, but the Chiptune scene has now expanded well beyond game systems. Directed by Paul Owens, Reformat the Planet is the essential introduction to this awesome new genre, and proves it's more than just a blip. [Courtesy of 2 Player Productions]" Now Playing // One Week Only
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