MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, February 26, 2009


Thursday, February 26, 2009

TRADE: Minimoog for New Teeth

via this craigslist post
"BARTER vintage minimoog model D for new teeth. Preferably dentures. This is the famous Dr. Moog's, first complete synthezier to hit the tours of many a band! "minimoog model D" with a 'phat sound' thats hard to duplicate let alone beat!! It is in great shape, just a little wear and tear as it sat in storage for 30 years! It might need a tune-up, i am not sure,as i have never played a synthesizer. But i am sure that when you see it, you'll agree that its a real beauty!! Serial # is 6746 It was built around '74-'75 Thats about halfway through the entire production of these classics. Own apiece of history and while your add it, play a piece of history too!! Barter for dentures. Everything else is non- negotiable! Its "adios" if you offer anything else!!" sent my way via Kerry. If you are an prosthodontist, this might just be your lucky day...

Le Clavier Zébré... The Zebra Keyboard

flickr by Supersyl08

full size

"Alfa Rococo Montréal En Lumières, 19 Février 2008, Vieux-Port
Capturé lors d'un dangereux safari Africain... chez Bouclair!! :)
Captured on a dangerous African safari... At the local Fabric Store :)"

Anyone ID the synth?

How to make your own synth on reaktor 5


YouTube via maltcus

Very basic modular synth made in Reaktor

YouTube via nukebass.
"A very basic DIY tutorial to beginners (like me) showing how to build a basic modular synthesizer in FIVE MINUTES inside Reaktor 5.1. Actually, I made this video to test Camtasia Recorder, a cool software to make videos like this, capturing your desktop activity.

Reaktor itself, comes with a large variety of tools to make modular audio stuff... powerful software indeed! You can build virtually ANYTHING you would imagine regarding audio effects or instruments! Wish I would have plenty of patience and time to dive more deeper into it. Worth your every effort!"

Tetra Maps Diabolical EX-800 Echobox


YouTube via bigcitymusic
"We're using the super unique Signal Arts Tetra Maps Sequencer to run the Diabolical Devices modified Korg EX-800 into the SubDecay Echobox delay pedal.

The Tetra Maps is unlike any other sequencer. You can sequence up to thirty-two MIDI channels as well as four CV and gate outputs for modular and analog synths. The Tetra Maps is not your conventional sequencer, although you could do some pretty normal sequencing if you wanted. The Tetra allows you to fire off multiple sequences at the same time, on the same channel or on different ones. Crazy chasing sequences, continuous controller mayhem, and MIDI to CV are all included in this genius piece.

The Diabolical Devices EX-800 sounds good! We forgot to mention in the last video that you can also process external sounds via the 1/4" jack on the front. Nice.

The Echobox delay pedal from SubDecay is an incredible sounding pedal. Especially for the price! It's a pretty standard delay with the very welcome feature of LFO modulation to the echoes. From subtle pitch modulations to all out swishing echo madness, SubDecay has outdone themselves. And yes. It will self oscillate, sending your sounds into the stratosphere and beyond."

YAMAHA CS1x

via this auction

MAM MAP-1 Midi Analog Arpeggiator


Published on Sep 13, 2008 tibianusikik

"moje demko arpeggiatora MAP-1 firmy MAM"


via this auction

"- 64 Presets with all 'Classic' Arpeggios and many groovy patterns.
- Selectable Split points
- Hold and Legato Modes, controllable via MIDI messages
- control via MIDI Keyboard
- Chord function allows a mixture of single notes, chords
- Built-in Tempo generator can be sync'd to an external clock, or act as a MIDI clock source."

1976 Moog Minimoog

via this auction
"It has 3 voltage controlled oscillators. Each one with 6 waveforms to select. An octave switch is available for each oscillator to go from Lo,32',16',8',4' and up to 2'. Also VCO's 2 and 3 can be detuned against VCO 1's frequency. Each oscillator has its own volume control and On/Off switch. There is an external input to put your own audio signal through the Moog filter.
A Pink/White noise source is also supplied with its own On/Off switch and volume control. Then you can put your signal through the classic Moog 24db 4 pole filter which has its own envelope generator. Another envelope generator is supplied for the amplifier. Oscillator 3 is the low frequency oscillator source which can be switched out of keyboard control.And switched into either/or both VCO 1 and 2 or the Filter.The amount being controlled by the modulation wheel.A noise source can also be mixed into the LFO/VCO 3 modulating signal.
A pitch bend wheel with a center position is to the left of the modulation wheel. The synth also has a switchable and fully adjustable glide control. A global tune knob is fitted. An A440 signal can be switched in to tune up the synth. A headphone output with its own volume control is supplied. And the main output is able to be toggled On/Off and level adjusted. There are 3 ext control jack inputs for the Filter,Oscillators and Amplifier. There are high and low audio outputs and the audio in socket as well. All of this is controlled by a 44 note 3 1/2 octave F to C keyboard."

Sequential Circuits Pro One with Prophet-5 Style Knobs

via this auction

SIEL DK700 MIDI Master Synthesizer

via this auction
"The DK700 is a polyphonic synthesizer with voice assignment. It actually contains 6 complete and individual synth modules (termed voices or channels). It is fully programmable and able to store up to 73 programs in its memory when in DK700 mode and 55 patches for the simultaneous control of slaves when in master keyboard mode. Each voice contains two digitally controlled oscillators (to ensure the best pitch reliability on the whole extension of the wall tempered scale) with analog waveforms. It also comprises a 24 dB/octave low pass Voltage-controlled filter and an envelope generator; this means that the DK700 has 12 oscillators, 6 filters, 6 envelope generators and 4 low frequency oscillators providing parallel modulations of parameters such as pitches, square waves P.W., filters. All this is controlled by specific controls and memorized in the heart of the DK700; the "Programming Unit", which also provides to the management of the 73 timbric programs and 55 patches.

The DK700 is basically an updated version of the Siel Opera 6 with added midi-functions. It's quite rare and could be regarded as one of the best Siel ever built. Unlike the DK70/80, the DK700 has six filters and three LFOs to shape your sounds. Once you edited the sound you had in mind, there are plenty of memory patches to store it. This synth has a fat tone even without using a Chorus-unit. The sounds are very versatile and analogue. From synth-horns to weird effects, the Siel does it all with ease."


Roland MC-202 MicroComposer Modded

via this auction

Details on the mod via the auction:
"I've put a little mod in there. I've add a three position switch. It allows the LFO to sweep up tp 40 seconds (Original is only about 10 seconds). A very usefull function for making trance music. Also it can switch to super fast sweep. Of course, you can put it back to Normal Mode for original LFO speed too."

Roland SH-101 Nova Mod


via this auction

"New features from Nova Mod
* VCF FM : Amazing new sounds are now added through this feature. Six FM sources are available
* LFO Clock Input : Syncing Arpeggiator and LFO to external drum modules and sequencers is now possible. As well, interesting feedback loops can be created.
* PW Modulation Source Selection : Now you can choose a pulse width source. It is independent from the LFO's waveform setting. OSC sources are included.
* Pulse width to near 0% : Pulse width effects are now made more extreme and powerfull
* External audio input : the ability to do FM of VCF by an externalaudio source or to simply route a signal into the audio path is now provided.
* VCF CV input : Just plug in a foot pedal or a CV from a midi convertor and your sh-101 will sing!
* LFO rate Scalar : Ever hear a bell sound out of sh-101? Try this on Hi! Want a really slow sweep...you got it too.
* Overdrive Knob : Filter cleaning

Nova Mod Details :
Pulse width to near 0% - By closing the pulsewidth to a spike, new sounds can be attained by the sh-101. This "spike" wave source is very useful for brightening a bass patch. (A bass patch, with only the sub OSC waveform assigned, can be brightened, but not raise in pitch, by adding a little pulse width signal with a manual setting of less than 1% duty cycle.) In another other application, in which only full ramp waveform is assigned, manually raising and lowering the spike waveform's amplitude has been compared to sounding like a wavetable sweep. As well, LFO mudulation of the pulsewidth is made more dramatic because of the closer approach to 0%.

Pulsewidth Modulation Source Selection - A six-way rotary switch enables you to choose the pulsewidth modulation sources independently of the LFO's waveform setting. This modulation source makes many new and interesting sounds. A randomly modulated pulsewidth is especially unique and pleasant. The PW modulation sources are LFO Triangle / LFO Square / LFO Random / Sub Osc -1 Octave Square* / Sub Osc -2 Octave Pulse* / LFO Noise *The sub Osc Mod sources creates a unique bass enhancement because of their higher frequency and keytracking. The result is a richer and deeper sound. As well, although there are only two sub Osc sources, changing the sub Osc switch -1/-2/-2 results in even further modulation effects.

LFO Rate Scalar - A three-way toggle switch scales the overall range of the SH-101's internal LFO Clk (the existing lfo rate slider still functions normally). The scalar setting are Normal/Low/High. In the Low setting, a cycle of 40 seconds can be attained. This is great for mild changes in "trance" type music. In the High Mode, up to 1200Hz can be used to create interesting cross-mod bell like sounds. Perfect for "industrial" music and clanging metalic sounds. High mode works especially well when creating synthetic kick drum patch or short-wave radio sounds.

LFO Clock Input - A 1/4" jack allows the insertion of an external clock signal to drive the 101's LFO. This injected signal triggers the LFO but does not change it's waveform. By applying a clock, LFO and Arpeggiator are both synced to the external source. This makes for very moving and groovy patterns with only a drum box and Mova-modded 101. A particularly nice application is to modulate the VCF cutoff with a Random LFO while playing the sequencer. Of course you can, at the same time, inject a seperate clock intot he arpeggiator via the 101's Ext Clk jack. This will enable you to run the arpeggiator and LFO at different speeds. As a bonus, audio can be injected to drive the LFO. A simple trick is to patch the headphone output into the Ext' LFO input. This feedback loop makes for sounds that can be mildly distorted to heavily distorted by simply adjusting the VCF's mod amount.(No need for an external distortion processor!) This effect is great for slow sweeps with a resonating filter setting.

External Audio Input - A 1/4" jack and toggle switch allows external audio to be injected. A rotary pot controls the amplitude of the injected signal. It can be routed to one or two sources. 1./ directly into the filter along with the OSC's waveforms. External processing of audio through the VCF and ENV is . 2./ into the VCF's cutoff modulation point. (An external FM source.)

VCF CV Input - An external CV can be applied to the 101 via this 1/4" jack. This feature is typical on a Juno-60, Jupiter 4 and Pro-One. A MIDI controller converted to a cv or an "expression" foot pedal are typically connected one.

VCF FM - VCF Fm is the most powerful NOVA-MOD feature. It can be used in moderation to simply add bringtness to a bass patch with low frequencies (due to subtractive synthesis). Or it can be used to create powerful cross-mod sounds that are difficult to explain....they must be heard. These sounds are somewhat aggressive, distorted, bell like but most importantly, not attainable on a regular SH-101. One example : Dial a patch with only ramp waveform assigned but at the same time, modulate the VCF Cutoff with the Pulsewidth. Manually change the pulsewidth to vary the FM effect. It is quite unique. You can then switch in Sub Osc -2 Oct. Pulse as the Fm source then adjust the -1oct/-2oct/-2oct switch to change the sound further. Finally swing the Pulsewidth waveform as the Fm source but switch from Manual to LFo modulation and then play with the PW Mod's waveform. A rotary pot controls the amount of modulation. A six way rotary switch selects the FM sounce : Pulse / Ramp / -1 Octave Sqr / -2 Octave Sqr / -2 Octave Pulse / Noise Waveform"

Fairlight CMI IIx digital synthesizer w/MIDI

via this auction

"Fairlight CMI IIx digital synthesizer with MIDI. Includes mainframe, monitor with light pen, alpha-numeric keyboard, music keyboard, all necessary cables, system disk, blank floppy disks, and sound library."


Korg Delta

via this auction. video here





Last.fm/presents Keyboard Choir performing Legal Boards at Cargo


YouTube via LastfmPresents. Some synth spotting for an all synth band. via Oli

http://www.myspace.com/thekeyboardchoir

The list for this performance:
* Boss SP303: A great little sampler. Compact, robust, and non-volatile sample memory. Perfect for single shots and non rythmical loops.
* Korg DW8000: A rather unique synth, digital single cycle waveforms running through an analogue filter (actual analogue, not virtual). Capable of some thunderous bass in unison mode, and some ethereal shimmering pads. Ours has lost it's memory and just makes odd noises now. Hopefully a new battery will cure its' dementia.
* Korg Kaoss Pad 2: Kaoss pads are rather good.
* Korg Kaoss Pad 3: The KP3 ups the sampling and beat sync side of things. The LED matrix display on the pad is pleasingly retro-futuristic.
* Korg MS2000R: The ms2k is a surpisingly deep and versatile VA. Especially once you get the mod matrix and modsequencer in on the action. Also scores highly in the flashing lights department.
* Korg Microkorg x 3: Same synth engine as the ms2k less the modsequencer. Cheap and good sounding, hence the popularity with the band.
* Korg Radias R: A seriously underestimated synth - capable of some fantastically dirty, organic and liquid textures. An enigma, bling in appearance, but actually rather cultured and interesting.
* Korg N364: Can I point out we're not sponsored by or connected to Korg in anyway? We just seem to have ended up with a lot of Korg gear. Anyway, the N364 is a pretty bog standard mid-90's ai2 S+S workstation. It weighs a ton, and is gets used for wurly and pad sounds. Often though a cheap distortion pedal.
* Korg Triton: Another Korg, another bog standard workstation. To it's credit, the Triton does have a reasonble resonant filter and some knobs.
* Korg EA-1: Great little squelch box, ours seems to have died completely, but I'm listing it anyway in case it impresses Mr Korg and we get some free stuff.
* Yamaha SHS10: (yes, Yamaha. sorry Mr Korg) There are a few circuit bent SHS10's, but we've only ever used the midi out on ours. Those familiar with this instrument will know why this is especially shameful.
* Yamaha DX21: Vintage 80's 4-op FM synthesis. Goes through many pedals and a noise gate to make it sound a bit less like a vintage 80's 4-op FM synth..
* Yamaha CS2x: A ton of great sounds but very shallow synthesis.
* Yamaha PSS130: Portasound never had the same ring to it as Casiotone.
* Various FX pedals and processors"

Solton SM100


via this auction

You can find more info on the SM100 including demos on cykong.

Building a phaser part 2


YouTube via MusicMiK. Part 1 here.
"This is a simple project - i will build a clone of the Small Stone phaser as a floor effects unit with some modifications to add some more control over the sound.

Dur to the simplicity of this project, i decided to document all steps, starting with making the PCB for it, ending with the tests. So not all videos appear at once, but i think this should happen within 3 weeks or so. Make sure to come back and see if new parts appeared with the time.

This is part 2 showing the etching and mechanical work on the PCB."

Waldorf Wave (Four)


YouTube via MaxMusicOne
"Research Wave's and list of some owners"

Happy Up Here


Happy Up Here from Röyksopp on Vimeo.
"Official video for the first single from 'Junior'!
Directed by Reuben Sutherland
royksopp.com/music/happy-up-here"
Space Invaders and some miniature art synths and oscilloscopes.
via Offworld via Boing Boing

Modulator ESP - Electro-music.com Winterstream set

via the forum
"I played a half-hour set on Sunday for the electro-music.com Winterstream, live from my studio

Here's my little set-up for the event, Nord G2 into Electrix Repeater, two Evolvers, used for drones and some sequencing, SP-404 for pre-recorded drones and effects, Boss RE-20 space echo and VF-1 for reverb and delay

and here's a recording of my part of the stream, with start and end announcements"

Roland MC-303 "Diver" my pattern


YouTube via morimadoka

20090225(RB-338)


YouTube via morimadoka
"RB-338 DEMO
2009 02 25"

FM8 Power Review Part 1/2


YouTube via thepluginguru. Part 2 not up at the time of this post.
"This Power Review MUST be seen in HQ Mode !! - John "Skippy" Lehmkuhl is going to introduce you to Native Instruments FM8 - an FM based synthesizer that has a lot of incredible abilities that you can learn about simply by watching this POWER REVIEW. This is Part 1 which covers an overview and power tips for optimizing the Browser to be more useful... Skippy has 12 free sounds for FM8 and 60 more sounds you can purchase at his web site: www.PlugInGuru.com."

Idioteque (Radiohead cover) AS modules simple patch


YouTube via SQRSAW.

"Sorry. It's very short version."

Don Hassler demos Buchla 200e Modular Synthesizer


YouTube via 3dzNutz
"Atlanta Dorkbot meeting, February 26, 2009."

MOTU BPM Advanced Urban Rhythm Instrument


YouTube via audiomidicom

"A video from MOTU giving a thorough demonstration of BPM's features. In stock now at audioMIDI.com! Call (866) 283-4601 for more information."

Building a phaser part 1


YouTube via MusicMiK. follow-up to this post.
"This is a simple project - i will build a clone of the Small Stone phaser as a floor effects unit with some modifications to add some more control over the sound.

Dur to the simplicity of this project, i decided to document all steps, starting with making the PCB for it, ending with the tests. So not all videos appear at once, but i think this should happen within 3 weeks or so. Make sure to come back and see if new parts appeared with the time.

This is part 1 showing all the steps up to a PCB ready to be etched."

Moog Party Time (1970)

on 36 15 MOOG

also see Hans Edler - Elektron Kukéso (1971)

anyone know what that console is?

Syntom Article Featuring Warren Cann of Ultravox

Jesper found a PDF he had an an article featuring Warren Cann of Ultravox on the SynTom. You can find it here. Does anyone know the source of the article?

Update via Jesper: "According to a guy on the Ultravox EV-forum the Syntom article is from a magazine called "Electronics & Music Maker". The guy also says, that he is sure Warren said he would use it on Rage In Eden - and that he did that." E&MM also confirmed by slabman in the comments.

Old Synth and Sampler Borrowed from school for summer

flickr by Psychlist1972

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"My high school let me borrow these goodies for the summer.

Clockwise from left:

To the left, cut off, is my HS-60 (a Roland Juno 106 with speakers)

Up top is the Akai S-612 sampler that used those awful 2.8" typewriter-style quick-disk diskettes. The top rack is the drive, the bottom is the sampler.

On the right is a Yamaha DX100

Below that is a Siel DX-600 Expander"

The description included links to http://vintagesynth.com/. We all know VSE right?

Musicrow Vintage Strings MkIII

"Vintage Strings MkIII is a new super realistic virtual string machine that perfectly recreates the lush sound of analog string machines.

The string machine (also called string ensemble or string synth) was invented by ken freeman in 1970 as an attempt to replicate the sound of orchestral strings. It was so successful that it shortly became beloved instrument in its own right.

The distinctive sound of vintage string machines like the Arp Solina or the Crumer Performer can be heard on numerous music productions. It has been used by various musicians like: Pink Floyd, Air, Beck, The Eagles, Kraftwerk, The Cure, Joy Division, Josh Wink, Morrisey, Tangerine Dream, Keane, Japan, and New Order to name few.

Like these old machines, Vintage Strings MkIII is a synthesizer that was especially designed to produce rich warm string pads. It make no use samples, so any of its presets can be tweaked, and new ones can be easily created, making Vintage Strings MkIII as user friendly as it is toneful.

And now, The third version of Vintage Strings presents various new features that expand its sound capabilities and make it even better:

- The color control in the timbre section enables the creation of new beautiful choirs and pad sounds.
- In the envelope section you can now choose the analog envelope mode, for an accurate emulation of vintage string machines envelopes.
- The reverb section was completely revamped and now enables you to select between a smooth studio reverb and an authentic spring reverb.
- The new 7th buttons enables each strings section to play seven notes above the original pitch, for thicker string sounds.
- New user interface.

If you desire the classic sound of analog strings machines, don't miss Vintage Strings MkIII!"

EK-Lounge #23

info and images on Aliens Project

SYNTHI 100 at Cantos museum

flickr by guiltysin

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"SYNTHI 100 utilizes a patch board instead of cables. You can see Brandon, the interpreter, pointing to it in this photo. The SYNTHI 100 had the coolest knobs, of which a crop shot of it is my current avatar.

I think I failed to mention I took around a couple hundred photos during this tour, yes?

Visited the Cantos foundation museum of electronic instruments and keyboards in February 2009 and got a lovely tour of the facilities. Took a lot of pictures & videos.

Today is Tuesday! Another tour tonight (I'll be armed with tripod and a clear empty memory card)."

You can find more images at guiltysin's photostream

Cinematic Session Yamaha GS 2 vs the MOTM 420


YouTube via RothHandle

"This is a short sippet of Matti Bye recording the elusive Yamaha GS-2, a very early FM synth. The Yamaha GS-2 is being treated through a MOTM-420 filter (a MS-20 filter) which is being modulated by a Synthesizer.com q960 sequencer. This music was recorded for a film we are working on.

This little snippet was shot at my studio in Stockholm. It is called Roth Händle studios and it has been up and running for just about ten years now. Starting out as a small bedroom studio and then evolving into what it is today. If you are curious anout the studio please visit www.roth-handle.nu If you want to hear some music from the studio please go to Myspace and search for Molesome."

Cinematic session Yamaha GS 2


"A short little snippet of Matti Bye recording the Yamaha GS-2. This sound is when no sound is actually loaded into the synth so it is odd and unpredictavble...The background sound is a Roland VP-330+ through the MOTM-410 filter."

iron synth, second test


YouTube via circuitben

iron synth, first test


iron synth, third test.

100 0239


YouTube via djwidow420. Anyone know what the ROM cartridges hold? Sequences only? Can you record to them or just use what's on them?
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