Jasuto Modular Synth for the iPhone Available

Just a reminder, Jasuto is available on iTunes for only .99 (at the time of this post.)

See this post for videos.

I finally got around to downloading it after reading in the comments of the video post that it's similar to Reactable. On first glance it is. Each disk is a module that can affect other modules. So far definitely worth the small entry price.

DS-10 Dominator - Korg Is Massive (Korg DS-10 Drum 'n' Bass)

YouTube via DS10Dominator. via the DS10 blog. More vids via the thumbnails after this one finishes.
"Polyrhythmic Pocket Wobbles. From the 100% korg ds-10 album 'Cheap Dirt'. Download it for free at http://www.mp3death.us"

ARM FPGA Audio board

LINK
via Eric on the SDIY list:
"Basically it's a MIDI controlled 2-op FM synthesizer with an ADSR and a regenerative feedback delay. The ARM processor is responsible for configuring the FPGA and parsing the MIDI data into parameter settings for the synth design.

I've made a few audio samples to demonstrate some of the sounds. Find them here.

Descriptions:
fm.mp3 - this is playing around with the 2-op FM waveshaping. You can hear changes in the mod/carrier ratio as well as the mod index. Note the rather strong clicking as the mod/carrier ratio is changed, while sweeping the index is much smoother.

gong.mp3 - this is a high and low gong sound to illustrate the exponential release.

delay.mp3 - this is playing around with the regenerative delay / feedback feature.

Let me know what you think!

Eric"

Entire Fairlight CMI IIx Library

Discs 1-38 posted on the VSE forums here.

"Discs 1 to 3: http://www.sendspace.com/file/ehge5k
Discs 4 to 6: http://www.sendspace.com/file/38mbn4
Discs 7 to 9: http://www.sendspace.com/file/7c03pc
Discs 10 to 12: http://www.sendspace.com/file/x8itx5
Discs 13 to 15: http://www.sendspace.com/file/iulzkb
Discs 16 to 18: http://www.sendspace.com/file/hbgqok
Discs 19 to 21: http://www.sendspace.com/file/8smfbc
Discs 22 to 24: http://www.sendspace.com/file/dvdwrb
Discs 25 to 27: http://www.sendspace.com/file/ust3ap
Discs 29 to 31: http://www.sendspace.com/file/bbizop
Discs 32 & 33: http://www.sendspace.com/file/dnbhgo

I left out Disc 28 which doesn't contain samples but wavetable-type sounds generated by the CMI's synth engine."

Flying Lotus - Camel/Melt

YouTube via cbsection8
"A video for the Flying Lotus Tracks- Camel and Melt. Just random videos and photos I thought would look cool :)"
some synth spotting
Some I spotted: Fairlight, Synclavier, Roland TR-606 and TB-303, Future Retro Revolution, Buchla, DIY Sequencer (who makes the circular sequencer module again?).

Update via Tor Olav in the comments: "
The circular looking seq is a diy project. The PCBs are Ray Wilson (MFOS) and the format/panel job is as stated in MOTM-ish format, layed out and designed by Thomas White."

You can find some posts featuring it interspersed here.

Analog Health Club synthesizer

via this auction

who needs barbells

"The Switcheroo features:
2 Voltage controlled oscillators (VCO), scaled to 1v/Octave
1 Voltage-controlled filter (self-oscillating and 1v/Octave too)
1 Attack-Release envelope generator
1 Low-frequency oscillator (LFO)
1 Voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA)
1 Envelope follower (that can trigger the envelope)
1 MIXER
1 White Noise generator
Some details about the features:

-->The original filter on the circuit was tweaked so that it self oscillates to get you the sine wave--you can hear it on tracks 2 and 4 on the website's playlist.

-->You can play the oscillators and the filter with your favorite CV keyboard.

--->The up/down switch on the Envelope Follower inverts the shape of the output. You can plug in a guitar, keyboard, drum machine, etc. into the envelope follower and it can modulate the VCA, oscillators, and filter! It also triggers the envelope generator, the Gate knob acts as the sensitivity of the follower to trigger the envelope generator.

--> The AR envelope can loop internally, so it acts like an LFO. It is very enjoyable and is used ALOT. When the EF (Envelope Follower) switch is on the down position, it is switched to this internal loop mode. When it is switched up, it triggers from the EF.

The synth circuit design is based on Ray Wilson's design. For more PCBs and analog synths, go to www.musicfromouterspace.com

MORE INFO ON THE WEBSITE. DON'T FORGET TO GO TO www.healthclub-music.com/switcheroo.htm

Includes 12vAC adapter."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Folktek - Drum-Scape Sequencer (instrument profile)

YouTube via benpumpkin
"The Drum-Scape drum synth/sequencer by Arius Blaze of Folktek. Performed by Arius. Video by Big Pauper.
Available now from http://folktek.com"
Folktek on ebay

Tom Rhea - Author of Minimoog Manual Comments on Auction?

See the update in this post.

YAMAHA CS-80 VCO board recap

flickr by Ramcur
(click for more including mouse-overs)

full size

"I may be tempted by recaping those BP caps using Nichicon MUSE , hmm maybe it will make it an HI-FI cs-80 , ."

inside a CS80

GorF Kits, 2nd Run

via Vacoloco Ramblings where you can order them.

"Ladies and Gents,

I have some more GorF kits for sale. I’m also dropping kits 3 and 4, as I only sold 2. Most people seem to want either Kit 5 (90% of orders) or Kit 2 (about 9%).

I’ve added the Crystal Oscillator module to Kit 5, as a lot of people seemed to be struggling to find them, I have had to increase the cost to cover the cost of the part."

If you don't know what GorF is, click on the Vaco Loco label below for videos and more.

Simple modular sequence.

YouTube via zthee
"Trying to do a clip with decent audio.

CGS59 controlling pitch of the function generator and also the division of the VC divider - acting as a sub oscillator. The sweeping sound is from the CGS39 with one input being the FG and the other a LFO."

SpaceCavern Synth and Demon Attack LFO

YouTube via mimsey
"new creations from Gannon electronics! A slightly modified Atari Punk console with 2 cv inputs and a simple lfo both built into (what irony) old atari cartridges. Sorry about the shaky handheld cam. Go to http://www.mygannon.com for more info."

Circuit Bent Bee Gee's Rhythm Machine by Gannon

YouTube via mimsey
"Bent this fantastic little keyboard using an analog stick from an x-box controller.
Build picks at http://gallery.me.com/pyata...
More info at http://www.mygannon.com"

The Speak N Spellbinder

YouTube via mimsey
"Circuit bent speak and spell. For more info go to http://www.mygannon.com"
via GetLoFi

The Comsat Angels 2 Videos - After The Rain AND What Else!?

YouTube via esvcg. sent my way via Ian. Sequential Circuits Prophet-5
"This video was taken from http://okkibox.nl

To view more info and higher quality videos please visit http://okkibox.nl and click the "The comsat angels in formatie" link.

The Comsat Angels performing "After The Rain" and "What Else!?".
What Else!? starts at around 3.55 minutes into the video."

amsterdamage trance minimal demo

YouTube via nordrecordsuk

"just a quick demo to try and sync up the music to pictures on the tube http://www.djdownload.com/nord"
Yamaha RM1X, Clavia Nord Modular, Roland EF-303, MC-303, Zoom RhythmTrak, dog.

Update: one more

blip trance


"a new track in the making, still alot of polishing to do here, might even rip it up and put it back together again, who knows. Comments and views greatly appreciated on the good/bad points of the track, please quote times when your commenting, more importantly - just comment !!
yamaha rm1x, zoom st 224 roland ef 303 & mc 303, nord modular, korg ms 2000 and loads of other synthesizers & pro audio equipment "

TR808 and DR-55 kits for MachineDrum

click here

How Do You JUNO? Overview

YouTube via rolandmedia. Note the Roland R8-M.
"The world is watching—get your music out there, promote yourself, and show us how you JUNO! Upload a short YouTube video that shows a creative way you use your Roland JUNO keyboard. Perform your own music, talk about your favorite sounds and features, or do whatever inspires you."
Details here

BTW, if you are up to it, let them know MASTRIXSYNTH sent you in your video.

How to Juno YouTube Videos
Here's the best one so far:

Robbie Ryan "Hey Juno" (Extended Version)

YouTube via iloveanalogue
"This is Robbie Ryan's official entry into the Roland "How Do You Juno?" contest. It features a quick spoken introduction and an extended remix of "Hey Juno." The video features Robbie, his kids Piper and Avery, and a 25 year old classic analogue synthesizer named Juno. You can see and hear more of Robbie Ryan's work at http://www.myspace.com/robbieryanmusik, or see his blog at http://iloveanalogue.blogspot.com You can follow him on http://www.twitter.com/robbieryanmusik and find him on Facebook. Thanks for watching! Feel free to pass this video along to friends and post it on your own page."

This is How I Juno

Pulsar Save and Load

YouTube via StarfireMX. follow-up to this post.
"Just showing how the save and load works, also just some more sound sample, including the fixed gate on the saw wave."

The Amber Wind - EMU Orbit 9090 V2 ambient track

YouTube via beckhusen
"Ambient track with impressions from the Pro Light Sound in Frankfurt 2009. The music is made with EMU Orbit 9090 V2, Percussions with Roland Handsonic HPD-15."

La Femme Chinoise

YouTube via bulksagara
"Nintendo DSi Korg DS-10 La Femme Chinoise"

Dr. Rek - Bent Festival 2008 MPLS

YouTube via DrRek
"from the new DVD from
Absurdity.Biz 's ongoing circuit bending documentary project
Shot by Mike Una, Edited by Dr. Rek
this is my karaoke bent toy set
its rather absurd"

Assblaster Gabbercore 1-5

YouTube via arrowbang
"Josh Humphrey on Metasonix KV-100 Assblaster and Mike Dobler on Korg ESX
Recorded at Big City Music."

jx3p repair

YouTube via se7ense7. Fixing a dead key on the Roland JX-3P.

Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich+Fussible @ Aguascalientes

YouTube via pepemogt. Yamaha Tenori-On. Korg Nano controls

"live at Aguascalientes 04:11:2009
Song: Rosarito
Camera: Beto Gtz.
http://www.myspace.com/tijuanasoundma...

TIJUANA SOUND MACHINE
After a decade of having created the sound that defines the border, The Nortec collective evolves. From this metamorphosis, appears the current production that is Tijuana Sound Machine which include Bostich+Fussible. When Nortec fused electronica with the popular sounds of northern Mexico, it created that unique sound that has become emblematic not only of the border, but of an entire generation. In Tijuana Sound Machine, Nortec, via the experimentation with new technology and the consolidation of a rhythm, again, reestablishes the well know sounds of Bostich+Fussible. Tijuana Sound Machine, more than a new album, creates a new city, fully created by this pure sounds.
Text by Heriberto Yépez "

Alien Robot Machine jam by Alien Robot Dance (live pa)

YouTube via se7ense7
"Jamming with 3 machines: TR707 for drums, MC303 sequencing the AN200 for the 303-ish sound. The MC303 is not outputting any audio.
Just trying to get a groove on."

Array MBira Video

see the update to this post.

TR-808 Kick Clone - Touchprone BD-808

via this auction

http://www.touchprone.com/"If you want that BOOOOMM, the essential TR-808 kick, but a full 808 is beyond your reach, this clone will satisfy the craving. A faithful reproduction of the original, with the addition of a Tune (pitch) control and MIDI triggering. Built from the original circuit, all components are of highest quality, including MKT caps, 1% metal film resistors and 2SC945 transistors. Push the 'learn' button on power up to teach it any MIDI note and channel you send and you're set to go. The learnt MIDI setting is stored so doesn't need resetting every time you use it. Tune, Tone and Decay controls, MIDI input for triggering, 1/4" audio trigger input, 1/4" line-level audio output, 2.1mm 12VAC power input, and a Tap trigger for adding fills and testing sound settings. Power supply is not included but is easily obtainable from Radio Shack, Dick Smith, Jaycar etc,. This item is new and warranted for 12 months.

Basic demo here"

[mirror here]

Musikmesse: MESSE09: AAS Strum Electric Guitar Synth

See the write-up on Sonic State. A modern day Oberheim Strummer with it's own sound engine including amp models, effects and more.

Musikmesse: MESSE09:CopperLAN - One Wire To Link Them All

see the write-up on Sonic State. I didn't watch the full video, but from what I can tell CopperLAN is a new audio and networking protocol that can be used on any device, allowing you to break away from the computer. Think DIY and MIDI on steroids, supporting audio as well as MIDI.

"What is CopperLAN?
* Protocol and networking system for audio + command & control
* Based on existing hardware standards
* Self-configuring, plug and play
* Compatible with MIDI
* Turnkey solution: protocol, hardware solutions, middleware, driver and application code"

Be sure to see Sonic State for more.

aM laboratory ToneMatrix, Karplus-Strong Guitar, ToneWheels and More

Online instruments by via Andre Michelle. Start with ToneMatrix and then click on the Karplus-Strong Guitar at the bottom right of the matrix, followed by ToneWheels.

ToneMatrix:
"Simple sinewave synthesizer triggered by an ordinary 16step sequencer. Each triggered step causes a force on the underlaying wave-map, which makes it more cute."

Karplus-Strong Guitar
"This is a Karplus-Strong algorithm implementation, synthesizing a 6-sided guitar without any sample material in AS3. The result is simply amazing and there is still room for tweaking. The guitar body is just simulated by two mixed in low-pass filter with resonance. Also the sequencer is static at the moment. However you have some controls over the general playing characteristics We will develop the guitar for the [hobnox] AudioTool. Thus no sources this time."

ToneWheels
"The particles have their own note value, while the wheels affect their octave. Drag them all to alter the melody."

via CharlieBoy808

Quick Jasuto demonstration

Quick Jasuto demonstration from Jasuto on Vimeo.
"This is just me playing around with some of the demo patches that come installed with Jasuto."


Jasuto oscillator example from Jasuto on Vimeo.
"Just playing around with some saw-tooth oscillators. This will give you an idea of how the automatic routing works."


Jasuto envelope example from Jasuto on Vimeo.
"Here's how you can use envelopes and triggers to create something maybe more traditional sounding.

For more info stop by the website jasuto.com"
A modular synth for iPhone and VST

available on iTunes here:


Update: see this post for vids.

Inside a Roland TR-808 and The Retro Kit

via Analog Sweden where you'll find more images and details. Video of the Retro Kit here, previously posted here.