MATRIXSYNTH: Saturday, May 30, 2009


Saturday, May 30, 2009

EMS Polysynthi


via this craigslist post

"Designers: Peter and Rose Zinovieff, (Delay by David Cockerell)
Four Octave keyboard with Aftertouch.
Four Octave Oscillator Bank.
Noise and External input with envelope follower.
2 x VC LFO.
2 x VC ADSR.
2 pole/4 pole VCF.
VC Analogue Delay(This was the original design for what is now the ElectroHarmonix Memory Man) .
Less than 30 built.

This is a very special, obviously rare synthesizer. It is in excellent condition. I purchased this from Sonic Boom of Spacemen3 and Spectrum(I can provide proof/put you in touch to confirm this if you'd like). I had it serviced by a very well known EMS tech in August 2008. There is no serial number on this unit but Sonic was told that it was #1 when he bought it back in the mid 90's. Cosmetically, the biggest issue is that the plastic frames around some of the switches are gone. I never spent any time looking for these but I imagine that they are difficult/impossible to find. There are small tears in the tolex covering. All switches and pots are working 100%. The only thing worth mentioning is that during the shipment of this from the UK to SanFrancisco, the C key got pushed in about 2 millimeters and will rub against the C# key when pushed all of the way down. I'm sure that it would be a simple fix for anyone, but it never bothered me."

Stylus RMX 1.8 Power Review Part 1


YouTube via thepluginguru
"Visit http://www.pluginguru.com to Get Custom inspiring Presets for Stylus RMX. You can also DOWNLOAD these Videos for free at my website..... This is part 1 "An Introduction to Stylus RMX 1.8" introduces you to the abilities of Stylus RMX. There will be 3 additional parts to this review. Part 2 = "All about Parts". Part 3 = "Multis and Drum Kits". Part 4 = 'Installation and tricks on getting the most from PlugInGuru's Power Pack for Stylus RMX.'"

Diy Project: Make an Upright Case For Your microKorg Synthesizer by I Love Analogue


YouTube via iloveanalogue
"This is a project I did, which allows for the microKorg synthesizer to be stored and played vertically.
It was done for under $10 using scrap wood, nails, wood glue, and off-the-shelf paint stain.
Measure the wood approx 20" across, and give yourself about 13" for the vertical storage.
You can hear more Robbie Ryan musik videos and such at http://iloveanalogue.blogspot.com or
http://www.myspace.com/robbieryanmusik You can also follow my tweets at http://twitter.com/robbieryanmusik"

Update: video removed and re-uploaded:
How to build a DiY vertical storage case for your microKorg Synth.

Max Jitter+Ableton Live


YouTube via alkopop79. follow-up to this post
"Jitter analyzes the video and tracks the position of red color on the screen. The position (x, y) is converted to MIDI CC and sent to Ableton."

The Ekdahl Moisturizer

"The Ekdahl Moisturizer is a spring reverb where the springs are exposed so they can be played/hit/fiddled with. As well as being capable of creating sound in itself, you can of course also play sound through the springs like a regular spring reverb - this makes for happy-fun-time finger-modulation of the reverb on whatever audio that's going through it. On top of this there's an analog multimode filter that can be used to attenuate or exaggerate certain frequencies in the sound..." There is also an LFO and CV control. Be sure to see The Ekdahl Moisturizer site for tons more including samples.

Playing the springs of The Ekdahl Moisturizer

YouTube via elektrodwarf
"The Ekdahl Moisturizer having its springs played, mostly without any audio source connected."

Moisturizer feedback clean

"The Ekdahl Moisturizer feeding back through an amp, no audio source or other effects used. Sorry about the shitty quality of the sound, this does NOT show the full frequency range. Check out www.sdiy.org/knas for more shit."

velo life UNPEU First Anniversary Party

flickr set by unyo303

Happy Knobbing 2009

flickr set by sadnoiss
(click for more)

via Stiev A. in the comments of this post

insect


YouTube via lazenbleep
"my little fly in a jar. solar powered insect synth. hex inverter. inspired by ralf schreibers solarsoundmodul.

http://haha-fresh.blogspot.com

for garikula"

Update: images on hahafresh

minator keytar synth guitar - "The Hi-Tech Guitar"


via this auction

"Vintage AMT minator keytar in good working condition. This is a rare and bizarre noise maker that I ran across. It is pretty simple device with about 5 pre-programmed riffs on it. It has no midi control and has a 1/8” headphone out, also a weird jack that looks like a phone cord that says sync. It has guitar strap hook-ons. The drum pads trigger 3 drum fills. Works off 6 c sized batteries. It accepts cartridges in the slot with more song riffs. It includes cartridge #71001- classic rock 1- with start me up/stones, whole lotta love/zep, Roxanne/police, money for nothing/dire straits, and lets go/the cars. the cartridge contains about the most butchered versions of these riffs. they sound rather cool. Pretty rare and hard to find these days. This is a very cool looking and bizare sounding"

Update via Anonymous in the comments: "This is actually called the JAMINATOR. Not AMT Minotar. Hah! [funny]

I have one. They have several expansion cartridges. You can sync up two of them with a phone cord."

FLOWER ELECTRONICS LITTLE BOY BLUE

via this auction

"FLOWER ELECTRONICS LITTLE BOY BLUE LBB NOISE SYNTH"

Jordan Rudess Omnisphere Demo


YouTube via SpectrasonicsVIDEO
"At Winter NAMM, keyboardist extraordinaire, Jordan Rudess, gives an amazing demonstration of what he's been doing with Omnisphere.

WATCH IN HIGH QUALITY!

Video of Spectrasonics epic Omnisphere software synthesizer plug-in for Garageband, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, and Pro Tools. You can find more info about Omnisphere at:

http://www.spectrasonics.net/instrume...

© Spectrasonics 2009"

Simplified Moog VCF

flickr by Ioannis Kazlaris

"Simplified Moog VCF schematic"

full size

Minimoog 1974 restoration serial 6447

flickr set by cicciostoky
(click for more)

inside a Minimoog

Electribulator 0.1.0 - Running it on a MAC MINI pretty well


YouTube via wax78. follow-up to this post.
"This video should show you that this memorable saturday, I succeed to make it work under MacOSX (with Java 1.5)."

Moog Modular Trancewave 2


YouTube via slices09

Polysix MS-20


YouTube via slices09
"chord by Polysix and lead by MS-20 from Korg
performed http://flickr.com/photos/is..."

Korg M3 Soundtrack Mix - Ode To NASA


YouTube via KidNepro. Anyone else remember KidNepro from Keyboard Magazine before the days of the interwebs? I think they are the oldest running patch company.
"M3 Soundtrack/Film Mix - Our second collection of sounds for the Korg M3 has now been updated. Version 1.5 has added an additional 16 combis. Soundtrack Mix now contains 64 Programs, 48 Combis and 60 Megs of new samples. All well crafted and fully KARMA-fied!

Video footage courtesy of NASA and the Hubble Space Telescope.

Music and Video: Steve Proto
More info and demos at: www.kidnepro.com
©1984-2009 - Kid Nepro Productions"

doepfer a100 demo part2


YouTube via sternklint. part 1 here

Philips pmc 100 (simple programming)


YouTube via fuckingharpsichord
"A Dutch microcomposer/walkman made in the year 1988"

AKAI APC40 Now Shipping

"AKAI PROFESSIONAL APC40 ABLETON PERFORMANCE CONTROLLER AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE

Controller Provides Seamless Musical Link Between Users, Ableton Live Software

Cumberland, R.I. (May 30, 2009) – Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces that the APC40 Ableton Performance Controller is now available for purchase worldwide.

Akai Professional worked in partnership with software developer Ableton to produce the APC40, the only control surface specifically designed for performance with Ableton Live software. Adding the APC40 transforms the user’s experience from one of constructing tracks with software on a computer to one of fluid, effortless, musical creation. The APC40 is the link between musician and software that perfectly balances analytical parameter control with creative expression.

Akai Professional has developed APC40.com, a dedicated Web site containing all of the information about the APC40 in one place, including text, images, video, an interactive product tour, the APC40 quick start guide, event listings, news, free downloads and more.

Akai Professional will support the APC40 launch with events on May 30 in East London, UK; Hollywood, Calif.; Miami, Fla.; Edinburgh, Scotland; Farmers Branch, Texas; Greenville, S.C.; Seattle, Wash.; New York, N.Y.; Fountain Valley, Calif.; Millbury, Mass.; and Sherman Oaks, Calif. All events are free and open to the public. Further details are available at APC40.com.

'I have been an Ableton Live user since version 1.0. I've never found a controller that did the things I wanted it to do with Live,” said Glen Darcey, Product Manager, Akai Professional. “There were many things that would work, but I could never find an elegant solution. Akai Pro president, Jack O'Donnell, recognized Live’s popularity and the potential of pairing it with our hardware designs. Before long, we approached Ableton and got moving on developing what would eventually be the APC40.'

The APC40 is available now from pro audio and musical instrument retailers. It has U.S. retail price of $599, and a street price of $399."

SYNTHI Modular SX-1

via this auction
Anyone know more about this one? via the auction in Googlish:
"Found out I only have it all appears to be an analog modular synthesizer must act.

Da das Gerät keine Lautsprecher hat kann ich nicht einmal sagen ob es funktioniert. Since the unit has no speaker, I can not even say if it works.

Das Gerät wird daher ausdrücklich als Defekt Verkauft und wird bei Gebotsabgabe als solches anerkannt !!!!!! The device is therefore expressly Sold as a defect and will be bidding on as such recognized !!!!!!

Ich habe den Stecker rein und angeschaltet leuchtet und blinken die Lämpchen. I have the plug in and turned on the lights and flashing lights.

Darauf stehen Sachen wie: That is how things stand:

Synthi Synthi

Modular SX-1 Modular SX-1

Voice Voice

OS 1 OS 1

OS 2 OS 2

Jede menge zahlen, Buchstaben usw. Any amount paid, letters, etc.

Es sind viele Anschlussmöglichkeiten, Regler, Knöpfe und Kippschalter There are many connection options, controls, buttons, and rocker switch zu sehen deren Funktion ich aber nicht kenne. to see their function but I do not know.

Ach ja, hinten ist das Netzkabel, Sicherung und ein Pedal Anschluss ? Ah yes, the rear is the power cord, fuse, and a pedal port?

Das Hauptgehäuse ist aus massivem Holz The main body is made of solid wood

( Tastatur) 37 - Tasten (Keyboard) 37 - Buttons

Hier und da sind ein paar minimale Kratzer - schrammen aber nichts Weltbewegendes. Here and there are a few minimal scratches - scratch but nothing earth. Ich denke in betracht seines alters ist der Zustand hervorragend. I think in view of his age is excellent condition.

Laut meiner Oma hatte Opa das Gerät in den 70ern einmal aus Amerika mitgebracht… According to my grandma grandpa had the device in the 70s once brought from the Americas ..."

Serge patch unplugged, re-plugged


YouTube via b3nsf
"I patched up a huge disaster of a patch then unplugged it, and it was much nicer... like a reset switch for modular!"
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