Voltage

YouTube via bamstudiofilms. You might remember this one from this trailer. Analog modular anime.
Don't miss the Thanks To list in the credits.
"Just like modular synthesizers, people connect with each other in order to achieve diverse objectives. In Voltage, robots, half-human and half-synthesizer, powered by a huge amount of energy, connect to each other in an electric and chaotic trance.

Directed by:
Filippe Lyra e William Paiva

Produced by:
Barros Melo Animation Studio

Director of photography:
Filippe Lyra e William Paiva

Animation:
Filippe Lyra
William Paiva
Marcio Vieira
Felipe Soares
Leo D.
Tony Farias

Design:
Filippe Lyra
Marcio Vieira
Felipe Soares
William Paiva
Natalia Franca

Illustration:
Filippe Lyra
Marcio Vieira
Felipe Soares
William Paiva
Natalia Franca

Editor(s):
William Paiva
Leo D.
Filippe Lyra

Sound:
William Paiva e Leo D

Music:
William Paiva e Leo D"

New Oberheim SEM Patch Points

See the update in this post. Don't miss the list.

Macbeth M5

via this auction

Two vids linked in the auction below. Both previously posted.

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Mr. Magoop

flickr by gattobus
(clidk for more)

http://bleeplabs.com

Lets make some Beats.

flickr by Carbon Prototype: A. I'm guessing that's a Yamaha PSR


pendulum fasten your seatbelts


"More DnB: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qw_1s... http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomwk"

Mc-303 Samples

Mc-303 by mc-303-sounds

via http://twitter.com/Dan303

Clavia Nord Modular

via this auction
SYNTHESIS TYPE
- Filtering
- FM
- AM
- Additive
- Other synthesis available soon thru new modules
POLYPHONY Up to 32 notes (Micro Modular: up to 4), depending from the complexity of the patch
MULTITIMBRAL MODE Up to 4 parts (Micro Modular: 1 part)
PATCH PROGRAMMING Supported by the Nord Modular Editor software for:
- PC-Win (Pentium/133MHz and Windows 95/98 required)
- MacOS platform (PowerPC/120MHz and MacOS 8.6 with OMS are required)
- Parameters inside a patch can be reprogrammed directly from the Modular
AUDIO OUTPUTS - 4 mono out + headphones (Micro Modular: 2 outputs + headphones)
- 18-bit D/A converters
AUDIO INPUTS 2 inputs for external sound processing
CONTROL INPUTS 1 Pedal control + 1 Sustain / Pedal switcher on/off (Modular only)
MIDI INTERFACE - Editor software dedicated MIDI IN/OUT
- Ext. Kbd/Sequencer MIDI IN/OUT (THRU)
REALTIME CONTROLS Volume + 18 assignable knobs (Micro Modular: Volume + 3 assignable knobs)
DISPLAY Backlit, 16 character x 2 lines (Micro Modular: 2-digit LED display)
MEMORY Up to 9 Banks (x 99 user memories) depending from the patches size

MODULES

Note: this list is based on the release 1.0 of the Nord Modular software. Additional modules were added with the last released upgrade versions.
- Master and Slave oscillators (VCO)
- Percussion Oscillator
- Noise generators (NG)
- Resonator Filters (VCF) with variable slope
- Controlled amplifiers (VCA)
- Mixers, Audio switchers, etc.
- Envelope Generators (EG)
- Low Frequency Oscillators (LFO)
- Clock Generators and Clock Divider
- Random Step Generator, Random Pulse Generator
- Portamento and Glide
- Note scaler and Note quantizer, Key quantizer
- Gate Delay, Gate Inverter
- Sample & Hold, Audio Delay, Clip, Overdrive, Quantizer, Inverter
- Diode processing, Unison, Level shifter, Shaper
- Envelope Follower
- Sequencers (Control Seq., Event Seq., Note Seq., ecc.)
- Morphing controls
PATCH CONNECTIONS Through virtual cables inside the Modular Editor 3D graphic environment
UPDATING The operating system can be easily updated thanks to the internal flash-RAM

Sequential Circuits Prophet T8 Synthesizer

via this auction

Kurzweil 250 Vintage Synthesizer

via this auction

note the weighted wood keyboard

Classitronic – Electronic Classical Music

via pualshillito on the forum

"Hot on the heals of the Classitronic sound cloud group (which is doing quite well :) I have setup a new blog for fans and makers of electronic classical music and yes it is at www.classitronic.net where you can find out more about artists producing new and exciting interpretations as well as the past masters like Isao Tomita and Wendy Carlos.

Hope to see you there

Paul Shillito"

DopplerPad Tutorial: Playing Tunes

YouTube via retronyms
"This video shows how to play a tune on DopplerPad, including how to use the octave control, Scale editor, and more. More tutorials, and in-depth User Guide can be found at www.DopplerPad.com

DopplerPad is an Expressive Touch Instrument for iPhone and iPod Touch. Available now at the App Store."


DopplerPad Tutorial: Making Loops

"This video shows the basic ingredients for making great sounding loops with DopplerPad! More tutorials, and in-depth User Guide can be found at www.DopplerPad.com"

Available on iTunes here:

Yamaha FS1r Demonstration

Yamaha FS1r Demonstration from Phil Anderson on Vimeo.

"Here's a video of the Yamaha FS1r playing a demonstration in Logic Pro, with examples of the music editor.

This is one of the coolest synthesizers ever made, and it's a shame it seems to be not on the radar.

The FS1r was basically the ultimate FM synthesizer from Yamaha, makers of the original DX7, but it will do much more than that, much, much more. It has an incredible array of algorithms, 8 operators, a very impressive filter, and formant sequencing. Plus it works in performances, with the ability to stack four of these together to create some awesome sounds. The internal DP effects are also very nice and smooth."

Crowphonics modular box

"Each Crowphonics modular box will be a self contained functioning modular piece with the ability to interface with other Crowphonics boxes. More boxes to be developed in future."

You'll find more info including samples at Crowphonics.

via crowphonics on the forum.
"I am making these to order for £97.50. Its a kind of rough (in a good way), affordable, modular, extreme sound device. I will be making more boxes to interface with it and build a powerful system from. The box has been tested succesfully with some full on modular gear, with pleasing results, but that side is early days and I have no modular synths myself. The patches are made by crocodile clips to bolts (scary but safe as long as you don't send dangerously high voltages from external gear into it!!!). Pics and sound clips on the website."

The Real Moog Cookbook

flickr by pheezy

"Skyline Books, nYc"

http://www.myspace.com/moogcookbook

A Little EMS Early History

via Electronic Battle on the AH list:
"The association of EMS with Putney is well known - EMS were originally based at 277 Putney Bridge Road London SW15 2PT.

However, a label on the "KS" portion of one synthi AKS says "made in England by EMS(London)Ltd.,49 Deodar Road London SW15".
Google maps shows that Deodar Rd runs off, and then adjacent to Putney Bridge Road and it is a residential area.

Was it the case that the address actually on Putney Bridge Road was the sales office or showroom, and that a "cottage industry" of assemblers and testers grew up around the area? Maybe Deodar Rd was the home of one of the workers, does anybody know?"

It turns out this is where Peter Zinovieff the founder of EMS lived. You can verify this at the Delia Derbyshire website where you'll find a fascinating account of her studio, Unit Delta Plus.

Update: you can find another interesting bit of EMS history on David Cockerell at the valhalla blog. The following is a brief excerpt. Be sure to see the site for more.

"David Cockerell designed the EMS products* from 1969 to 1972, including the VCS3, the VCS4, the Synthi-100 (famous as the BBC Radiophonic Workshop’s “Delaware”), the Synthi/AKS, and the Hi-Fli pedal. Cockerell then went on to design some of the classic Electro-Harmonix pedals of the 1970’s: Small Stone, 16-Second Digital Delay, the Microsynth, and so on. In the 1980’s, Cockerell designed the Akai samplers, including the S900. Today, David Cockerell is back at Electro-Harmonix, cranking out pedals such as the HOG/POG/MicroPog, the Stereo Memory Man with Hazari, the 2880 loop sampler, and the Voice Box."

dronematrix + gila monster

YouTube via danielfiction
"two electro circuits dancing together.
dronematrix was built by eric archer, and is setting the tempo.
gila monster was designed in collaboration with bob bielecki. two 4046 oscillators running sequences and feeding back on each other. switched inhibit function and portamento. oscillators go ultrasonic. important nodes brought up for touch sensitive disruption.
lick yr fingers."

Tom Oberheim SEM Update

More info is up on the Tom Oberheim website.

For the archives:
"Welcome to my new website! The word is getting around that I'll be reissuing my very first analog synth-- the Synthesizer Expander Module (SEM). The SEM has the same single-voice analog circuit design as the original - 100% analog! - and is paired with a versatile MIDI to CV converter that allows the routing of MIDI messages to the various control voltage inputs. I've been showing the prototype around a little and musicians love the sound.

I'll be posting more information soon but while you're here, please sign up for my email list by simply sending an email to:

tom (at) tomoberheim (dot) com

and I'll let you know when the product ships. The pricing is as follows:

* SEM with MIDI input and MIDI to CV routing panel (as shown in above photo): $899

* SEM with patch panel connections to internal inputs and outputs (no MIDI input, same as above photo but left panel controls are replaced by CV/gate/audio I/O patch panel): $749

* Basic SEM module with front panel (no case or power supply, good for drop-in replacement of original SEM): $599

Thanks for stopping by!

- Tom Oberheim"

Update: patch points via the AH list:
"just in case you are interested, the following is a list of the internal inputs and outputs that I plan to bring out to jacks:

SYNTHESIZER EXPANDER MODULE ELECTRONICS BOARD CONNECTOR LIST

CONN. PIN FUNCTION Direction
A1 VCO 1 - External Modulation Input
A2 VC0 1 - Sawtooth Waveform Output
A3 VCO 1 - Pulse Waveform Output
B1 VCO 1 - Control Voltage #1 Input
B2 Ground
B3 VCO 1 - Control Voltage #2 Input
C1 VCO 1 - Sync Output Output
C2 Ground
C3 VCO 1 - Sync Input Input
D1 VCO 2 - Control Voltage #1 Input
D2 Ground
D3 VCO 2 - Control Voltage #2 Input
E1 VCO 2 - External Modulation Input
E2 VC0 2 - Sawtooth Waveform Output
E3 VCO 2 - Pulse Waveform Output
F1 VCO 2 - Sync Output Output
F2 VCA - Control Input Input
F3 VCO 2 - Sync Input Input
G1 LFO Trigger Input
G2 Ground
G3 LFO Waveform Output
H1 VCF - Control Voltage #1 Input
H2 VCF - Control Voltage #2 Input
H3 VCF - External Modulation Input
I1 VCA Output Output
I2 Ground
I3 Output Amplifier Input Input
J1 VCF - HiPass Signal Output
J2 Ground
J3 VCF - Bandpass Signal Output
K1 Selected VCF Response Output
K2 Ground
K3 VCF - LowPass Signal Output
L1 External Audio Input #1 Input
L2 Ground
L3 External Audio Input #1 Input
M1 External Audio Input #2 Input
M2 Ground
M3 External Audio Input #2 Input
X1 ENV 1 - Output Output
X2 ENV 1 - Gate Input
X3 ENV 1 - Trigger Input
Y1 ENV 2 - Output Output
Y2 ENV 2 - Gate Input
Y3 ENV 2 - Trigger Input
Z1 +18 Volts Input
Z2 Ground
Z3 Ground
Z4 -18 Volts Input

tom o."

Update via the AH list:
"I am talking to a possible German distributor. I will advise you later.

SEMs will not be available until September.

A really cool mini-sequencer is in the design stage but will not be available until the end of the year because I have to get some SEMs done!

tom o."

Update via fotomoog in the comments of this post:
"The SEM comes in three versions:
- version 1: SEM analog module with Midi to CV converter for modern Midi-based systems
- version 2: SEM analog module with patchpanel for systems which can supply an appropriate control voltage and gate or trigger signal
- version 3: SEM module alone, without case, power supply or interface module. The purpose of the version 3 SEM is really just to replace old SEMs in old Oberheims. I do not recommend trying to integrate just the SEM without the case and power supply into another situation. The main stumbling block would be that the SEM requires regulated +/- 18 volts.
www.audioMIDI.com is the exclusive dealer for the Tom Oberheim SEM. The links take you to their website where additional information is available. Also if you wish to pre-order an SEM, you can do that on the audioMIDI website.
Deliveries of the SEM begin sometime in September.
I will be updating my website (www.tomoberheim.com) on a regular basis. You might want to check it from time to time for additional information. I expect to have an FAQ and a short history of the SEM on the site soon.
I appreciate you interest!
Tom Oberheim

So, here is my calling arround the worl : who can DIY a power-in-out bay rack to plug 1 or 2 new SEM ?"

Update via James Husted on AH: "Two SEMs can be placed next to each other in a 19" rack but the chassis behind the panel will exceed the standard width restrictions for 19"racks (to clear the rails used my most everybody). You can shave off some of the extra panel width that over hang the PCB widths and it will work just fine though. Remaking the front panels on the older SEMs is not trivial - there are standoffs swaged into them and unless you have access to a press (and PEM standoffs) it will not be easy. I once looked into a super cheap layout with no rear chassis - relying on the rack for protection - that was just a big hole in a 6U panel and If I remember correctly it would have just fit.
If you want some metalwork designs that others have made racks from - go to my Oberheim Databank page and choose custom metalwork at the bottom:

http://web.me.com/ersatzplanet/ErsatzPlanet/Pages/ObiePages.html"

Isao Tomita Casio Jacket

flickr by Loscha
(click for more)

Also see the Casio Glory flickr set.
"The finest in Casio information is housed here."

The Tubes doing White Punks On Dope

YouTube via idflux. via brian c. Anyone ID the synths at 3:30 and 3:50?

Komplexer Update on Musonik site

via the Waldorf List

http://www.musonik.com/downloads/TerraTec_Producer/KOMPLEXER_VST/

Moog Minimoog + Roland JD-800 + TR-606

YouTube via retrosound72

"vintage synth demo by RetroSound

pads und brass sounds: Roland JD-800
bassline: Lintronics Minimoog with Midi, sequenced by the MFB Step64 step sequencer and transposed by the Yamaha DX7 II FD
drums: Roland TR-606
FX: reverb and delay"

Rebuilding a Super Psycho LFO

See the full post on Sequence 15

"A couple of years ago I bought a partially completed Catgirl Synth Super Psycho LFO from someone. The circuit board itself was complete, but none of the panel connections had been made. The person who built it had bought a panel for it from Cynthia, and all of the panel components, still in the bags, came with it.

I set about completing the build, and ran into a problem..."