MATRIXSYNTH: Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

midisynced analogue 8 step sequencer with atmel tiny2313

YouTube via stereoping
"DIY-Microcontrolled sequencer is driven by an electribe and sends gate/cv1/cv2 to diy analogue synth. Starting with forward, 16-th note. The gate switches on top have 3 states: gate, off and gate&glide. Setting to the latter causes the note to be oprtamentoed. With the glidetimepot, the porta-rate can be adjusted. In middle of video the mode is set to random, later to 8th-notes and even later laststep is set to 3."

avr stepsequencer - advance by note

"A feature i like most on analag sequencers is step-advancing by note, means the sequencer advances one step when it gets a note/trigger. This enables you to let it shuffle or make special rhytmic patterns."

avr sequencer - dark dungeon of gatetime

"Nice sequence with variations just by altering gatetime."

mc909 as hardwarecontroller for parametertweaking korg dw8000

YouTube via stereoping

"I made little converterbox with a Atmel tiny2313 which translates midi controllerdata of the mc909 into Midi-System Exclusive-Data to change parameters in a korg dw8000 in realtime. This way, the mc909 is misused as a hardwareprogrammer. Most DW8000 parameters are implemented, not all though. Video shows live-parametertweaking. The wizard also maps data of midichannel 7 onto channel 8 to overcome the problem that the mc909-tracks cannot send on other channel as the default. I also made a box for the Kawai K3m. See other videos."

MC909 used as hardwareprogrammer for Kawai K3m - realtime performance

"The Kawai K3 and the Korg DW8000 are lovely hybrid-synths. But they arequite shitty to program cause of their lack of knobs. I made a little box which houses a microcontroller running a little selfwritten software. The wizard translates standard-midicontrollers (sent from e.g. the mc909) into manufactor-specific system-exclusive-mididata to tweak synth-parameters in realtime. Video shows a little knobfiddling on the Kawai K3. You hear the K3, the mc909 is just the hardwareprogrammer for it. It's not a fake, It's just midi :)"

MC909 Mididata converter - how it works

"little, bad video of what the midiwizard does, which can be plugged between MC909 and DW8000 or K3m to tweak parameters in realtime on these cool underestimated synths."

Elli et Jacno, "Main Dans la Main," 1980

YouTube via urbaniak. sent my way via Mark.

"Did you know that the eighties was invented by two French people?" ARP Pro-DGX. You can see one posted here and here.

Update via popman in the comments: "Elli Medeiros, ex French punk icon and ex- Brian de Palma Girlfriend"

Akai VX 600 VCO analogue poly synth

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via this auction

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Yamaha SHS-200 FM Midi Keytar Synth

via this auction
"The manual for the SHS-200 can be downloaded for free at www.retrevo.com

49 MINI Keys
Voices: 67 FM
Accompaniment Styles: 67
Modes: Normal, ABC, MOC, AutoBass, AutoChord, Single Fingered Chord
Chord Sequencerjoke)
Stereo Symphonic: On/Off
Rhytmn Controls: Intro/FillIn 1,2,3 ,Synchro Start/Ending,etc

Effects: Vibrato, Portamento, Sustain, Pitch Wheel
Parameter Change: Tempo,Transpose, Tuning,MIDI Channel +,-
Other Controls: Power/Volume, 2-digit LED Display, 1 or 2 hand play
Auxilliary Jacks: Headphones/AUX Out, DC 9-12V In, MIDI Out
Rated Voltage: DC9V; 6 'C' size batteries
Weight: 6.2lbs (with batteries)
Original Yamaha shoulder strap"

ELKA Model X 705 Keyboard,Organ,Synthesizer

via this auction

bubblesound LFO

via bubblesound via muff's forum:

"Specs:
6 outputs: Square, Pulse, Sine, Triangle, Saw and a Shaped Sine.
Range: Low - 30 minutes-25hZ, High - 30 seconds-900hZ
1 1V/oct input
Sync In and Out
Triangle core
2 FM inputs, switchable between Linear and Expo
Pulse Width and Sine Shaper Modulation attenuated inputs
14HP wide

the Sine Shaper is a non-linear shaping circuit and you can view it in action here

sine shaper demo from bubblesound instruments on Vimeo.

I'll be posting longer videos and audio of it actually doing stuff shortly, but it's much easier to just see the Sine Shaper doing it's thing than trying to describe it.

the uLFO has just about everything in it we want from an LFO, but if we've missed something feel free to jump in. We're looking to deliver our first shipment of these around early July, maybe a little sooner if our panels get done faster. And the uLFO should retail for somewhere around $160-180."

Inside a MiniKORG 700

flickr by jcgrabow
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MiniKorg 700 knobs and switches

Synthesizer Art Green Doepfer Case

see Synthesizer Art for more.

via link for the archives.

obsoletecomponent

Some great synth shots via obsoletecomponent

See the site for more.

Metasonix R-52 and R-53s Shipping

via http://metasonix.com/

"Just FYI: the R-52 filter and R-53 waveshaper are shipping, starting this week. I know they are attracting a lot of attention, just please be patient. Thanks."

The 500 Synthesizer (Free VSTi) by Peter Smith

Remember the secret synth project by Peter Smith posted in this video? It's now available as a free download at smithcomposition.com

via Peter Smith:
"It's called 'The 500 Synthesizer'!
Features, LFO, Filter, plus pseudo granular synthesis and a special 'destroy' mode which chews up the signal."

Vintage Synth Vids via HAPPY ELF

www.myspace.com/httpwwwmyspacecomhappyelf

IMPRO juno en cs 10

YouTube via elfferichfour
"I play my Juno 6 and CS-10 for more than 20 years and I still discover new sounds ! I just love those 2 old synths. Here is a video of me playing with them in my studio. I JUST CAN"T GET ENOUGH !!!!!!!!!!!1"

YAMAHA CS-10

"Can't live without him ; my YAMAHA CS-10.
Best bass sounds I have ever heard. Never let me down. listen( download for free) to 5 albums ( only analog synthesizers) at www.wmrecordings.com. New tracks at: www.myspace.com/httpwwwmyspacecomhappyelf"

YAMAHA CS-10 triggered

"An easy way to make groovy analog music is triggering a YAMAHA CS-10 by a Dr. Rhythm Dr-220. The rimclick pattern triggers the CS-10. Listen(or download) to 5 of my albums for free at www.wmrecordings.com. Have fun! New tracks at: www.myspace.com/httpwwwmyspacecomhappyelf, analog greetings from HAPPY ELF."

solina string ensemble

"Solina String Ensemble at its best ! Full sound, a little dramatic but very unique and a beautiful sound."

electropop tune

"I just trigger the Juno 6 by the DR-220 drumcomputer and play the Yamaha CS-20. There is nothing midi or computer in my shed......uh uh studio. This is the real thing !! ENJOY!!"

spacy tune

"making some spacy music with my Roland Juno 6 and Korg Poly 61. The Poly 61 is triggered by Boss, DR-220 drumcomputer. Enjoy and RELAX !!!"

ELKA SYNTHEX 8 VOICE POLYPHONIC SYNTH VINTAGE RARE MIDI

via this auction

Future Retro 777

via this auction
"The Future Retro 777 is a classic American made desktop synthesizer like no other. While it was designed to emulate the classic TB303 from Roland the creators of the 777 decided to take it several notches above and beyond the original TB303. The internal routings are above and beyond typical hardwired synths found on the market. If you are new to the tech stuff it means that you can create sounds on this machine that cannot be made with standard synthesizers. OSC 1 & 2 plus Filter can be crossed-modulated and the modulation indexes are very deep yielding some truly killer sounds only found on larger and more expensive modular gear.

It has the latest firmware rev 3.00. This rev adds better sync capabilities and last song /pattern recall. I copied the blank patch sheet found in the manual and made a nice spiral bound 100 patches notebook

The Sequencer is a breeze to program, it has MIDI IN and OUT, Receives and sends MIDI SYNC Clock plus all the analog inputs and outputs making a breeze to interface with any analog gear in the 1v/Oct range. " Image of the signal route / flow below. For any bidders, always read the full details at the auction.

HARTMANN NEURON VS NUKE + SOFTWARE

via this auction

"HARTMANN NEURON VS NUKE + SOFTWARE SYNTHESIZER EC RARE

INTRODUCTION
The Neuron VS software synthesizer is definitely a more affordable way to get the unique sounds and experience of the Neuron synthesizer engine without shelling out a small fortune to acquire the big-brother hardware version. Designed and built by industry designer Axel Hartmann of the German company Hartmann Music. The Neuron synthesizer used an Artificial Neural Network to create a digital computer model from sampled sounds, implementing a new synthesis technology. This computer model could then be used to resynthesize a new sound, giving the player control over "musical" aspects such as instrument body size, material and other acoustic properties. This parametric approach was very different from the more mathematical approaches of other synthesizers at that time.

REQUIRED (Not Included with this sale)
I. Microsoft Windows XP
Pentium III, IV, 850 MHz processor speed minimum (2 GHz recommended), RAM minimum: 256 MB (512 MB recommended), Hard-disk space: 2 GB, VST 2.0 compatible host application, Soundcard: 44.1 kHz - 16 bit stereo.
II. Macintosh
MAC OS Version OS X 10.2, Processor: G4 or G5, Min. Processor Speed: 800 Mhz (1 GHz recommended), RAM minimum 256 MB (512 MB recommended), Hard-disk space: 2 GB, VST 2.0 compatible host application, Soundcard 44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo"

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RARE ARP 8 Performance Series vintage analog mixer

via this auction
"RARE ARP 8 Performance Series 8 channel vintage analog mixer. Yes, that's ARP, Alan R. Pearlman's synth company. This is a RARE beast.

8 mic/line inputs w/ EQ, two aux inputs, two aux busses and a headphone amp. Mic pres and EQ both sound surprisingly great. Each channel has a switchable pad at 0dB, -20dB or -40dB, sweepable three band EQ (low, mid and high with 15dB of boost or cut).

The master section contains a stereo graphic EQ and a mono graphic EQ, both with 15dB of boost or cut at 100Hz, 220Hz, 460Hz, 1KHz, 2.2KHz, 4.6KHz & 10KHz.

There's also one stereo and two mono lowpass filters sweepable from 20Hz to 200Hz. There's an XLR input for a talkback mic that's routable the left and/or right master output, the effects out or the monitor out.

The BEST thing about this console is the built-in analog delay. Warm and gritty bucket-brigade delay. Beautiful." via adam

Ensoniq SQ-80 Demo Song: "Another Day"

YouTube via derekaggs11
"A repetitive but decent song that shows off the SQ-80 and its sequencer."

8-bit diy noise synth

YouTube via Vtolus
"read about - http://samoletuvvp.narod.ru/vto/diy/8bit.html#lo2"
"digital ring-modulator> frequency shifter> guitar synth> bit reducer> glitch oscillator and noise generator."

WIDI-XU “Flash Disk-Like” Wireless MIDI Interface

"CME is proud to announce the WIDI-XU, the world’s first “flash disk-like” wireless MIDI interface. The WIDI-XU is the smallest member of the WIDI family, needing no MIDI IN/OUT port -- just an USB plug. Simply plug it into your computer, to enable wireless Duplex MIDI data transfer with other CME WIDI products. The WIDI-XU is quite compact and cheap, making it a great choice as a wireless MIDI system for computer use. The WIDI-XU even provides one-to-multi communication; one WIDI-XU can connect to many wireless MIDI devices, up to 64 MIDI channels. The WIDI-XU also has the same capability as other larger WIDI products, for example: 80m maximum wireless range, powerful error correction with automatic notes-off and on-line detection etc. Free yourself from the restrictions of the MIDI cable! For a musician, the WIDI-XU should be an indispensable piece of hardware, just like a flash disk. When musicians come together, turn on your WIDI, and start a wireless MIDI party.

features
- USB class compliant for Win XP and Mac OS X, supporting hot plug. No driver needed.
- The working band is 2.4GHz ISM.
- USB <--> RF transmission mode.
- Duplex wireless MIDI data transfer.
- Manual switching for one-to-multi communication (auto finding and selecting).
- Low power consumption, high speed, powerful error correction with automatic notes-off and on-line detection.
- Maximum wireless transfer distance is 80m(262 feet) without obstacle.
- 64 radio channels for MIDI data transfer, with manual or automatic radio channel setting mode.
- When connected to computer via USB, this product will be automatically recognized as the “USB Audio Device”, fully support MIDI data stream, compatible with Cakewalk, Sonar, Cubase etc.
- Automatic searching, manual or automatic channel setting and other system function can be controlled by the special MIDI SysEx command from USB.
- Powered and upgrade program via USB.
- Indicator for signal and power.
- U-CTRL ? functions added

specification
- USB port x 1
- Power/Signal LED x 1
- USB bus powered
- USB Class-compliant for WIN XP and Mac OS X
- Dimension (W x D x H)?73 x 23 x 6 mm
- Weight?12g"

I'm curious if you can use the WIDI-X8 hub below in stand alone mode. The idea is you have your synths hooked up to the X8 and the XU hooked up to a tablet.

WIDI-X8 hub

"The world’s first duplex Wireless MIDI System
Transmission range up to 80M in environments without obstructions
Low power consumption, high speed, error correction ability
Powered by 2 ‘AA’ size batteries
Built-in USB MIDI interface

specification
- Operates on 2.4GHz ISM license-free band
- Duplex MIDI transportation (MIDI In/Out)
- Up to 64 adapter pairs can be operating at the same time. There are 64 working channels can be selected manually or automatically
- Flexible connection of MIDI and USB ports. Three modes (USB RF / MIDI RF / USB MIDI) can be selected
- Plug-and Play USB MIDI on Windows XP and MAC OSX
- Powered by 2 "AA" size batteries (battery life up to 20 hours) or USB bus-powered"

ELECTRIBULATOR 0_0_8 - The software enhancer for Electribe EMX 1

YouTube via wax78
"I'm testing Electribulator (http://renaud.warnotte.be/Projects/Electribulator) version 0.0.7 receiving notes from midi keyboard. Next, Electribulator dispatch notes on each voice of the Electribe (to make polyphony). Electribulator also add an super VCA system with multiple LFO and a sound presets system to send preset to each channel of the electribe."