MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, August 20, 2009

Thursday, August 20, 2009

sh-101 resorcery

YouTube via digitalf...nbassline
"some of the places you can get with subtractive synthesis..."
"Check this out, about a year ago I plugged in my 101 and started having this major spiritual experience with it. All of a sudden I understood different levels of reality, how waves work and how they change as they go through different dimensions. My camera was at arms length luckily and I got to record it. I ended up in a mental hospital a couple days later. I forgot whatever it was that I was seeing in my head at the time, but the video speaks for itself. enjoy!"

KORG MEX-8000 Memory Expander

via this auction

"MEMORY EXPANDER EXTENSION
FOR
KORG EX 8000 SYNTHESIZER
KORG DW 8000 SYNTHESIZER
KORG EX 800 SYNTHESIZER
KORG DVP-1 KORG DVP-1 VOCODER / Synth/ FX"

Powertran Transcendent 2000 Vintage Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

Roland MC-202 MicroComposer

YouTube via HIV2Elway. via this auction

Triadex The Muse Synthesizer

video upload by YouTube via bac4calgravity.

via this auction

It's listed as an analog synth, but it's actually digital. It's said to be the world's first digital synth.

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Roland SH-2 Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

ALISA 1377 - VINTAGE SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

"This auction is for extremely rare vintage soviet analog monophonic synthesizer ALISA 1377. It was made in USSR in 1986 at Ljuberetskij Radioplant "Rodina" near Moscow. ALISA synthesizers were made especially for experimental electronic music, creating of sound effects in soviet cinema and scientific acoustic researches. This unique instrument has warm, aggressive and absolutely original analog sound!

The synthesizer has 1 OSC (4 wave forms), ADSR control, filter, different modulation, vibrato and portamento effects."

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Moog Liberation

YouTube via AtomicMusicStore. via this auction

ELEKTRONIKA EM-25 Vintage Soviet Analog Poly Synth

via this auction
"This is interesting soviet analog polyphonic synthesizer was produced in eighties-ninetieth by well-known military radioplant "SAM" at Moscow. It is a bit like famous Rolands Juno series but as other soviet devices due to it`s architecture and parts has it`s own original sound. Elektronika-25 can produce warm and fat strings, organ and brass sounds, smooth leads, various cosmic fx`s etc. Device will be good addition to any analog machines collection and adds interesting vintage colours to your music. The synth after full professional service and in excellent working and very good for it`s age cosmetical condition (see actual pics).

Elektronika-25 has three main sections of sound synthesis: strings, organ, brass. You can use all individual timbres or can mix them together to get original sounds.

Control panel parameters:
on/off power
strings: attack, sustain, global sustain mode on/off; registers 16", 8", 4" - left, 8", 4" - right
organ: registers 16", 8", 4", 2" -left/ 8", 4", 2" -right
selector: strings/ organ/ brass - on/off .
brass: vibrato/ 16", 8", 4"-left / 8", 4"-right / lfo rate, delay/ filter ADSR, multi trig on/off, filter LFO deptch, mod, cut off, resonance.
transposer: detune, slide time, interval, octave, main volume, pitch wheel

connections: phones; out; XY pedal (for volume & pitch shift). All connections are 5Din but i will include in set 5Din to 1\4 jack adapter.
The synth can be external controlled - it has cv/gate interface.
The supply voltage - 220-230V/50Hz. For use with 110/127V, a voltage converter is necessary /not added/.

You can see detail panel translation diagram of the instrument on the last picture."

samples on ruskeys

ELSITA - Vintage Soviet 4Ch. Analog DRUM SYNTH `1989

via this auction

"rare soviet 4 channel drum module \ synthesizer - RMIF ELSITA. It was made in June 1989 by Riga`s Music Instruments Factory (RMIF). Elsita has four independent and identical channels of analog drum synthesis that can produce really fat and original analog drum sounds. You can trigger it from drum pads(trigers) or from any audio out - drum machine, analog output of soundcard etc. As other soviet devices Elsita has it`s own character that will be great for any freaky percussions! Device after full professional service and in perfect working condition. Cosmetically has minor scratches of time on body but overall looks very good for it`s age! (see actual pics)

Control on the front desk for each chanel: Gain, Tone, Attack, Release, Tone\Noise ballance, Filter, Level.

The general functional buttons:
Mains indicator
Channels 1-2 or 1+2 (switch)
Channels 3-4 or 3+4 (switch)
Metronome (ON, 0-300)
Main Volume

Connectors on the back desk:
Output
Phones
Sequencer input
4 triggers' inputs
4 triggers' sensitivities
All connectors for 4 triggers and for line Out are standart 1/4 mono jack.

The set include: Elsita drum synth, russian to english panel translation diagram, device schemes copy."

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Paper Minimoog

pdf added to this post so you can print out and make your own.

Sleepdrone 5 w/ Filterbank 2, M-Resonator + Tenori-On (by Smith)

YouTube via znshn
"Sleepdrone 5 w/ Sherman Filterbank 2, Jomox M-Resonator + Tenori-On. Contents : analog filtering, micro-pulses, clicks, glitches...

N.B. This video follows : • "Sleepdrone 5" previously uploaded on this channel.

IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES OR CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND-SYSTEM.

Material in this video:
- Sleepdrone 5 (via main output)
- Sherman Filterbank 2
- Jomox M-Resonator
- TENORI-ON
- Space Echo RE-20 (on Sleepdrone only, not shown on screen)

http://www.odiolorgnette.com
http://www.myspace.com/sthintosmither...
http://www.myspace.com/znshn
http://znshn.blogspot.com
http://francksmith.blogspot.com

See also http://www.youtube.com/odiolorgnette
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Franck Smith alternative digital techniques Live Electronics Odiolorgnette TENORI-ON Yamaha Sherman Filterbank 2 Jomox M-Resonator Sleepdrone 5 Space Echo RE-20 Analog Filters triggering analog bass drum module phonocrafting noise manufacturing"

VINTAGE RARE USSR SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER FAEMI-1M

via this auction

"FAEMI-1M is a compact polyphonic analog synthesizer produced by Katchkanar radio equipment factory "Formanta", which is the manufacturer of such well-known makes of synthesizers as Polivoks, Formanta, Manual, Maestro etc. Faemi-1M is a "young brother" of a very popular synthesizer Polivoks. It bears the same logo on the package and retains some of its most impressive capabilities, for example the powerful resonance filter, which, by expert estimation, outperforms the famous Minimoog! The handy keyboard of the synthesizer has also remained unchanged. But unlike Polivoks, this synthesizer is entirely polyphonic (a so called "organ-synthesizer"), which makes it possible to merge several timbres with the addition of a timbre passed through the filter.

Faemi–1M is housed in a compact metal body with plastic sides. It has a 4-octave keyboard (from F to E; or from "Fa" to "Mi" in Russian; their combination gives "FaeMi"). Parameter control is performed with handy knob regulators graduated from 1 to 10. The synthesizer consists of four main sections: OSCILLATOR, TIMBRE, FILTER and AMPLIFIER. The units involved in the process of synthesis are 1 VCO, 1 LFO, the lowpass filter with ADSR and VCA.
The OSCILLATOR section provides the following functions: RELEASE, FINE TUNING, GLISSANDO. The TIMBRE section (waveshape select) has four timbre volume controls – PIANO, STRING, CLAVECIN, and BRASS.
The VIBRATO(LFO) group includes the controls of vibrato RATE, vibrato DEPTH and time of vibrato DELAY. The vibrato RATE parameter is controlled by red-light indicator.
The FILTER section includes the envelope group: ATTACK, DECAY, SUSTAIN, RELEASE. The parameters of the filter are CUTOFF, RESONANCE, and FILTER MODULATION. The device has a red button which passes the BRASS timbre immediately through the filter (for the other timbres it is impossible).
Section AMPLIFIER include only a one control regulators - for global VOLUME.

On the front connection panel, the following connectors are situated: PEDAL input for filter control, PHONE, main OUTPUT and input for SUSTAIN pedal. All connectors are constructed in standard 5-din plugs. Next the POWER connector, power ON/OFF, the FUSE are situated.

The synthesizer bears a factory serial number, the year of manufacture, and the price in Soviet roubles (in 1982, 450 roubles were equal to 600 USD). An important feature of the device is to be noted: it bears the Soviet "Quality Mark", which means that the device falls under the highest quality category.

Specifications:
— Polyphonic hybrid synthesizer with four independent channels of sound - piano, string, clave, brass.
— 1 dual mode "Polyvox-like" VCF (brass/filter) , freq/res/mod controls, with screaming resonance.
— Pitch modulator (Vibrato) with freq/depth/delay control.
— 1 ADSR envelope generator.
— Oscillator's release control.
— Glissando.
— Audio and phone outputs.
— Dumper and pedal inputs.
— 220 Volt main.
— Dimensions: 72/33/14 cm, weight: about 21 lbs (10 kg)."

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Sounds And Gear Beat Thang Website

http://beatkangzbeatthang.com

Tutorials and more.

via JK in the comments of this post

ARP Odyssey and Axxe MK III Custom Wooden Case

more shots on synthwood.com

some key protection for the AXXE

Crab Nebula - Planetarium ( Intro 3 20-08-2009 )

Crab Nebula - Planetarium ( Intro 3 20-08-2009 ) by crabnebula
"chilled twangy guitar space synth harmony piano"
via Bri on the Waldorf list: "The main essence of this track is made on the Microwave XT its a chill out Downtempo kind of track with my own twist i've never posted a track
on here but its about time i did."
Good example of scanning / tracking through wavetables in this one. For those not familiar with wavetable synthesis, think of each oscillator as a spreadsheet or table with different waveforms for each cell. Which ever cell is selected is the sound you hear. You can apply and LFO or ENV to scan through the wavetable resulting in a moving sound. The sound changes from one cell to the next with whatever speed you apply to it. Listen for the similar but morphing sounds in this one. The effect can be subtle or drastic depending on the wavetable.

Future Retro XS - Space acid jam

YouTube via darenager
"Testing out the XS with the modular.

The Blacet Binary Zone is patched into the XS CV input, the clock output from the BZ is firing the Blacet EG which in turn is going to the gate input on the XS.

The XS is running through the Bel BD80 delay.

Great fun!"

Gakken Modular Mx-150

YouTube via Vtolus
"circuit bent gakken sx-150 analog synth

more - shots
http://samoletuvvp.narod.ru..."

Live Techno Series 1 - Simon Stokes - MC-909 / Virus TI

YouTube via siedgey
"**Apologies for the crappy sound quality - YouTube doesn't like sub bass!**

Thanks for checking this out! I had time today to record a new live techno jam - this on is basically a test of my shiny new Virus TI2 desktop. This beast is providing all the synthy noises, bassline etc, while the good ol' 909 provides the percussion.

All comments are welcomed, hope you have a sub woofer... ;)

Cheers,

Simon"

acidlab Basslines and Bombass

shots via http://www.acidlab.de

In order:
Bassline
Bassline V2
Bombass

As always click on each shot for the full size image.

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Acidlab: Miami

flickr by Analogue Haven

"Our first shipment from Acidlab should show up sometime in the next week. Here is the Miami, an analog drum machine based on the Roland TR-808. We are also getting the Bombass in this shipment, and the Bassline2 will come in soon. We will update our website once the synths have arrived. LINK: www.acidlab.de/."

http://analoguehaven.com

Cyndustries: Frac Modules

flickr by Analogue Haven
Cynthia Frac Modules
"A sweet pair of Cyndustries Zeroscillators and another pair of Saw Animators, both in Frac Rack format. We found this photo while digging through older emails. Perhaps there will be some new Cyndustries designs available later this year? LINK: www.cyndustries.com/."

http://analoguehaven.com

The Harvestman: Hertz Donut

flickr by Analogue Haven

"The Hertz Donut is now in production and we should have stock in about 3-4 weeks. They are being factory-made and will return to The Harvestman in around 2 weeks. Add another week to that for testing, plus shipping, and then we should have them. We'll probably put up a pre-order shopping cart sometime next week. The price will be just over the $400 mark. Also in the photo is the patch that ships with the first run of modules. LINK: www.theharvestman.org/9791.php."

http://analoguehaven.com

Drum Eyes

flickr by all that improbable blue

"Drum Eyes at the Wheatsheaf, Audioscope Warm up gig, Oxford. 19th August 2009"

Single mode drums on Blofeld

Single mode drums on Blofeld by gsixtyfour
"this is one patch on my waldorf blofeld, NO external effects, NO multi mode, LOTS of keytracking, only other gear used is MPC for midi sequencing, NO samples were used, just noise osc and more keytracking.
delay is from blofeld, triple FX was used a couple times. this IS a sound demo. but my eventually become a song
add me on myspace.com/harmonicdimension"
BTW, I'm still loving my Blofeld, you can read my first impressions here.

FingerBeat - Make Pocket Music! ( iPhone/ iPod )

YouTube via fingerstudio

"FingerBeat is a virtual instrument designed for creativity & self-expression. Inspired by retro synthesizers & samplers, FingerBeat is a homage to Dance Music & Pop Culture from the last decades. A classic for absolutely everyone!

Available on iPhone & iPod Touch*

http://www.fingerbeat.com
-- // OS 3.0 Ready // --
You dont need to know a single musical note to create beats or draw melodies using your finger. Annotate your musical ideas, record external sounds directly into the pads to express yourself.

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Step Sequencer:
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Making beats is easy as drawing and taping boxes to generate unique sequences. Each color is associated to each channel type of pad.

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Pitch Keyboard + Editor:
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While recording, the notes you play will immediately appear in the editor.
Its easy to make changes and draw free-form to create / delete notes using your finger.

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Multi-Touch Mixer:
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FingerBeat is built for user experience & live performance.
Create your very own mix.

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Pocket Sampler + Kit Edit:
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Record any external sound using the built-in microphone.
Or load any existing sounds from the library.

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Perform & Sing:
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Once you have programmed some patterns, connect to headphones and hear yourself sing over your musical creation. Conveniently change patterns with your thumb.

● Low latency pads
● x8 Pads/Channels with Volume, Balance Mixer + Mute functions
● x6 Pattern blocks per Kit
● x6 Themed Skins + User Photo option using iPhone camera or gallery.
● x16 Kits "x8 User"
● Built in sounds + kit templates
● 16bit 44Khz Sampler using internal microphone
● Demo Patterns
● Ability to use microphone* with external speaker source
* iPod Touch First Generation requires a peripheral microphone to use sampling & singing functionalities"

Treating the Electribe through the Modular System

YouTube via RothHandle.
"Well...the title says it all...
If you are curious about the studio please visit the homepage. It is old and not very updated...But you might find something of interest."
Electribe Prices on Ebay

Vincent playing the Thingamagoop

YouTube via RothHandle
"My one year old son exploring the sonic depths of the Thingamagoop. A optical theremin.

This little mobile film was shot at Roth Händle studios in Stockholm. If you are so overwhelmed by this studio that you would like to find out more please visit... www.roth-handle.nu"

CHEETAH MS6 VINTAGE ANALOGUE SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

not the best shot but you don't see these often.

"So what's so special about it?

In a few words: the MS6 is basically the only multimbral compact affordable analog rack synth I know. More specifically:
# It's basically analog. Ok, it's got DCO's and digital envelopes and LFO's, but the sound path is all analog, including a 24dB/octave Curtis lowpass filter.
# It's compact. It only tacks up a 1U space in a rack, yet it's fully multitmbral and programmable."

Roland Alpha Juno 1 Vintage Synthesizer

via this auction

what is dubstep?

YouTube via analogueak
"main instruments used : A-100 analog modular, juno-60, dr-55"

mfb synth II and sequencer

YouTube via 909techno
"mfb synth II - reverb from behringer mixer, all sounds being played by internal sequencer. most sounds have noise added on purpose - though the synth is pretty noisy on it's own when just sitting still. self-resonate filter demo later on in."