Necrophagy Tour

YouTube via thedeepelement.

NSFW First off, there are some dldos at 1:45 - 1:52 and a somewhat unidentifiable bush and peen profile at 3:07 - 3:16, so consider yourself warned. The rest, aside from some urinating in public, appears to be safe. The stuff my eyes are exposed to to keep you safe... That said, there's some misc synth spotting throughout, synth cats and dogs!, but the good stuff [massive synth gear] comes in at 6:04 on. Too much to even label, but considering both Mike Brown of Livewire, Steve of Monorocket, and Gur of Tiptop Audio make an appearance, I'll give them the labels, and there's a Synergy DK in there. Also the Halloween... Some notes via Gur of Tiptop Audio: "Some cool videos from the Trash Audio synth gathering in LA last week with Mike Brown, Steve, my self, Surachai and few other musicians and Alessandro Cortini playing the Z-DSP, starting at minute 6:54"

PERCUSSA Introduces MODULOR and expands AudioCubes product range

The official press release for MODULOR [prevoiusly posted].

"Simple but powerful modular sequencing software, tightly integrated with hands-on AudioCubes, helps you listen, focus and develop unique ideas

Erpe-Mere, Belgium, October 28th, 2009 – PERCUSSA announces Modulor for AudioCubes, a simple but powerful software application that lets you host your favourite software instruments (VSTs or AudioUnits) and quickly develop musical ideas.

The MODULOR software and AudioCubes hardware work with your existing MIDI controller and professional sound interface (ASIO or CoreAudio), and becomes the center of the music making and improvisation process, where MIDI information is recorded, looped, routed and processed, driving a rack of your favourite software instruments.

AudioCubes become an intuitive, direct, hands-on interface to record, vary, process and assemble the components of your music: loops can be easily assembled by putting their physical representations together, multiple instrument parameters can be controlled directly by hand gestures, sensed by fast and accurate optical technology, and high-intensity full-colour RGB LED lighting can be used for colour-coding recordings and MIDI effects.

Over a year in development, MODULOR expands on proven loop-based recording and improvisation concepts, by offering access to musical data through a physical interface, AudioCubes, in which units of musical data are represented by beautifuly designed physical objects. Working with units of information becomes as simple, inspiring and satisfying as working with their physical representation.

In MODULOR, bringing a loop into the mix is a matter of placing an AudioCube in the network. Taking a loop out is done by removing a cube. Putting together various loops to build up unique musical ideas is a matter of putting cubes physically together. You can easily explore how the parts you recorded can be combined to create many unique musical ideas, using the AudioCubes hands-on hardware interface. Assign colours to cubes to help you remember which part of the music goes where. Map colours to keys you’ve used while recording the loops, so you know you’ll always be in key when you bring cubes of the same colour together.

Besides being a powerful tool for recording and production, MODULOR offers great potential for advanced composers who wish to process and generate MIDI information: through the AudioCubes interface, MIDI effects, such as an arpeggiator, echo, transposer and chord generator, can be combined to create complex processing chains, simply by combining the physical objects representing the effects. An infinite number of effects can be built this way, generating unique variations of the initial MIDI recordings or live input.

Rather than trying to offer a large amount of features, with a cluttered piece of software as the result, Percussa's philosophy with MODULOR was to develop a piece of software that handles one specific task very well: development of new music. This facilitates the creative process, lets you spend less time with the computer, and lets you listen and focus more on your work.

AudioCubes hardware connects directly with MODULOR, without needing drivers. The high-speed USB connection with custom protocol delivers messages with better speed and accuracy than MIDI, through its 1kHz update rate and 10-bit resolution. The way the hardware and software integrate is identical on Mac and Windows, and plugging and unplugging hardware while the software is running is no problem, requiring no software or system restart. This is especially convenient when using MODULOR in live situations. MODULOR offers all functions on a single screen GUI layout with central workspace, so there are no complicated menus to browse or hard-to-reach functions while you're working.

AudioCubes sensors can be mapped easily to software instrument parameters in MODULOR - up to 4 per cube, which gives you access to a 4-dimensional parameter space, and to great sonic results, which are hard to reach with conventional knob-boxes.

MODULOR uses a high quality mixing section internally for its VST/AudioUnit instrument rack, and supports ASIO and CoreAudio interfaces, giving you the same audio quality as if you would run the instruments in your DAW software. Using MODULOR with your existing DAW is no problem - there is a MIDI export function which lets you export the ideas you developed as multi-track MIDI files, and easily load them into popular DAW software.

PERCUSSA recommends to use MODULOR with 4 or more AudioCubes, and has introduced a convenient 6 and 8 AudioCube set simultaneously with the release of MODULOR. These new AudioCube packages offer a significant discount over buying multiple sets of AudioCubes. When used with MODULOR, AudioCubes make a powerful and unique system for composition, music production, and live performance.

Pricing and availability

MODULOR is available as a free download from the PERCUSSA Website at http://www.percussa.com/downloads/

AudioCubes 6 cube set is available for a suggested retail price of 1049 EUR / 1559 USD at http://shop.percussa.com/

AudioCubes 8 cube set is available for a suggested retail price of 1349 EUR / 1999 USD at http://shop.percussa.com/

More information
Additional information on MODULOR is available from http://www.percussa.com/applications/modulor/ and http://www.percussa.com/uses/composition/


About PERCUSSA
PERCUSSA is the worldwide pioneer in the field of desktop tangible interfaces for music applications. The company’s mission is to stimulate and facilitate the digital creation of sound, music and visuals, through innovation in the hardware and software interfaces by which artists interact with computers.

The companies' products give both professional and amateurs access to new forms of interaction which empowers them to create unique and differentiating creative work.

PERCUSSA brought the fascinating world of tangible interface technology to the desktop of artists in early 2007, and offers a range of products to choose from, all designed and developed by its small and dedicated team located in Belgium."

rosmarie s baby theme

YouTube via kaltehand. Another Halloween post.
"played with an old WASP synthesizer at home"
Note I added a Halloween label so you can filter posts by just that. For some reason only 2009 posts came up when I searched on Halloween to apply the label. I'll have to go back up and update older posts.

And for fun...

Rosemary's Baby Trailer

YouTube via caligulathegod. Anyone know if any synths were used in the sound track?

Arduinome Logic Board Testing

YouTube via StarfireMX
"Testing my arduinome logic board prototype"

Portable Doepfer

flickr by exoct
(click for more)

Livewire is in there as well.

3- way SynthLUV

YouTube via rezzn8r

"Wednesday night noise freakout!
Numerology controls frac, modcan, and moog synths.
Warning: Modular Tweakage Not Suitable For Some Viewers!
Dissonant, Chaotic, and sometimes Abrasive. (hehehe)"

Happy Halloween!

YouTube via organfairy.

Remember to click on the holiday label below for more Halloween posts. If you have 'em, send 'em in.
"A while ago I experimented with making some mildly scary music. And I decided to make a little video to go with it. The weird colours that some of the pictures have is a result of using a set of coloured filters that I bought many years ago to my old film camera. But I thought they suited the purpose - after all halloween is a quite colourfull and at the same time dark occation.

The music is played on Rhytm Ace drum machine, Yamaha HE-8 organ with CVS-10 expander, Roland JX-8P synthesizer and the little Music Time 300 toy keyboard."

Muug

YouTube via Ema996Roma
"Emulazione del suono del sintetizzatore Mini Moog con Nord Modular G2X Clavia Emanuele Brizioli"

Update:

Muug2

"Seconda parte della demo del Nord Modular G2X utilizzato per emulare la struttura di un sintetizzatore molto noto... il Mini Moog!!!!"

Dimension ... Akihiko Matsumoto (2009)

YouTube via akihikotube
"Dimension ... Akihiko Matsumoto (2009)
http://homepage.mac.com/sin..."

BinauralBeat Atari Punk Console

YouTube via larsby
"Binaural beats generated by two Atari Punk Consoles.
More info here http://www.larsby.com/johan...

To get the binauralbeat thing going, you need to listen to this in stereo and in headphones.! "

F... the pain away - TB-303

YouTube via Knarkdisco Propellerheads ReBirth. You can get ReBirth for free here.
"Peaches - F... the pain away. Remix."

Roland TR-909 Drum Machine

via this auction

"This just came from the personal collection of the original owner. The unit has been gently used over the years and there is some slight cosmetic wear. The serial number, 393037, places this at the later end of production, very desirable.

MOOG MG-1 Mono/Poly Analog Synth

via this auction

"This MG-1 has had the foam removed from the interior, so there is no danger of the foam melting and ruining the sliders and switches. The MM5823N six-stage divider chip in the Poly section has been replaced with a new more reliable version, as the old ones were very prone to failing. All sliders and switches operate accurately and smoothly, and all oscillators are very stable."

Eventide H3000 Ultra Harmonizer

via this auction

Roland TR-606 Drumatix Modified With Individual Outputs

via this auction

MusiConics BassMate II Analog Bass Synthesizer Pedals SN B-1938

via this auction

"MusiConics BassMate II analog bass synthesizer pedals. These units are exremely rare, this is the second set I've ever seen, and certainly as clean as you're likely to find.
Very comparable to the Crumar CPB-1 pedals, only lighter and more compact.
Killer analog bass, both voices can be activated at the same time with variable attack and decay. Fully tested, and the only issues found are: LED for 8" is a little weak, and the zipper on the leather case is in need of repair."

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Maestro Parametric Filter Guitar Synth Pedal

via this auction

"It's a cool filter for overall voicing of any sound source.
It's a darned wicked overdrive for any sound source (and guitar in particular).
It's a Moog synth filter in a pedal format."

Anyone confirm this? I know the Maestro USS-1 was designed by Tom Oberheim. There is also the Maestro Ring Modulator, which "was part of the 'Analog synthesizer' module that Bob Moog, Tom Oberheim and the folks at ARP worked on in the 70s."

Sold For: $275.00

Club Of The Knobs C1670 Analog Modular Synthesizer

via this auction

"Club Of The Knobs C1670 Ensemble Generator fitted with a Synthesizers.com power connector."

Andromeda drums w/ paper enclosures and Starcruzer Beat

Andromeda drums w/ paper enclosures from Eric Archer on Vimeo.

"Andromeda MK-1 and MK-2 minimal drum machine prototypes with hand cut cardstock enclosures.

The enclosure is actually an afterthought. I added it to address any concerns about the bare board, to make it easier to put the device in your pocket, and to offer six surfaces for your artwork. Although as a friend pointed out, the enclosure covers up the surface bend /body contact points inside. So its just an option.

This video demonstrates different ways to use/abuse the infrared wireless signals that keep the instruments synchronized. The unit on the far left is the master clock.

ericarcher.net/devices/paperbox
ericarcher.net/devices/ir-net

kits available soon."

Starcruzer Beat from Eric Archer on Vimeo.

"starcruzer to engineering: ignite the crystals. destination deep space."

First DIY Synth Project

via Synth.nl where you will find the full post.

"Two days ago my oldest daughter had her 9th birthday. And since she is very interested in music, synthesizers and music I decided to give her a special gift. She got her first DIY Synthesizer project. It will become a AVRSynth 32 and it came as a complete kit from Elby Designs in Australia."

Modular synthesizer

flickr by premieklovn
(click for more)

"Fyttifaen!"

Supermax

flickr by darklorddisco

Minimoog

Innerclock Systems Sync-Lock

YouTube via innerclock2004 Innerclock Systems
"Demo showing Ableton Live driving Roland TB-303 and Roland MV-8000 via simultaneous Midi Clock and Din Sync from the Sync-Lock and an FA-101 Soundcard. The Audio Loop playing in Live is identical to the pattern playing from the MV-8000 itself. There is an audio click in Live as a reference so you can hear the Audio Loop in Sync with the grid and you can hear the MV-8000 running off Midi Clock phase when they play together. The TB-303 is in sync with both perfectly. Radical tempo changes do not compromise the sync. The Sync-Gen plug-in allows clock swing which is passed on to the Midi Clock, Din Sync and Analogue Trigger outputs from the Sync-Lock feeding the MV-8000 and the TB-303."

Taurus 3 Project Update

"First, thanks to all of you who have placed your faith in us with your many orders for this exceptional and historical product. Here’s where we are and what you can expect.

All the mechanical details have been completed. We are waiting final qualification samples and then we will be ready to release the production order for sheet metal, extrusions, pedal board, wood, push buttons, foot wheels, and the various other mechanical components that make up the Taurus 3.

All the PCB’s have been designed; the sound engine, the controller board, the user interface, the Input/Output board, the footwheel sensor boards, and various other smaller boards that make the Taurus 3 work. The sound engine is really incredible. It delivers on all levels and I am sure that you will all be amazed and delighted.

We expect this all to come together in December and we will START shipping then. Shipments will be made to those customers who helped launch the product with their deposits late last year. It will take time to work through the 600+ orders we have. So please be patient. We expect to be able to produce a small quantity in December and ramp-up from there. If you order was toward the backend of our initial offer you will not see your units until first quarter of next year. Please be patient with us. Each one is hand-built and thoroughly tested and that takes time.

As for the many who have questioned, ‘what’s it look like?’ We will release pictures when we are ready to ship.

Ok, thanks again for your faith and your patience. We are close but it will be worth the wait.

Mike Adams
President, Moog Music"

http://www.moogmusic.com/taurus/?section=product&product_id=21299

"Preliminary Specifications

The most important aspect of the design is to reproduce the original TAURUS I sound-engine as faithfully as possible.

• 100% Analog Sound Engine based entirely on original TAURUS I circuits
• "Taurus I" style
• 2 VCO Oscillators, ADS Contour Generator, 1 VCF Filter, Output VCA
• PRESETS: 16 Banks x 4 presets = 48 Total Programmable Bass Sounds
• BANK 0 will contains the Original Taurus I Presets: VAR, TAURUS, TUBA, BASS
• MIDI: DIN and USB, Merging and Routing
• ARPEGGIATOR: MIDI Sync, TAP TEMPO, Internal
• CV Inputs: VOLUME, FILTER, PITCH, GATE"

An Interview with Don Buchla

You can find a PDF of an old interview of Don Buchla from Polyphony magazine, 1983 on Hassler/Butcher.

Gary Leuenberger CS80 Patch Guide

via the Yamaha CS80 list:

"Greetings All,
Here are two links for an Old Cassette transfer of G.L. Demo'ing the CS80. There are dropouts and noticeable crosstalk, but the essence of how to use the CS in unique & innovative ways is still present. They are large files 177mg & 185MEG respectively. These go with the patch guide found in the database. Enjoy!
They are:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/xdsmc6
&
http://www.sendspace.com/file/e9ysbn
Ciao,
J"

Hotelsinus Sound Design - TonesynthDS v.0.22 RingMod demotune

YouTube via hotelsinus
"The video is Demostrate one RingMod Preset of TonesythDS v0.22 version

- Sequencer glitches created by the video recorder, sorry :D

DOWNLOAD and Blog:
http://ndscomposer.blogspot.com/
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http://www.sounddesign.co.hu
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Credits
Base Idea: Hotelsinus
CODE: PG (Puhr Gabor)
GUI: Fanta (Zizics Laszlo)
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Electro-Harmonix Effectology, Vol.9 Terrifying Effect Pedals

YouTube via Effectology. In time for Halloween.
"Electro-Harmonix Effectology, Vol.9 Terrifying Effect Pedals
Welcome to Electro-Harmonix's "Effectology" series, in which we create a remarkable collection of impossible sounds using just a regular guitar and EHX effect pedals!
No keyboards, samplers or midi pickups were used.

In today's episode studio musician Bill Ruppert demonstrates how to frighten your family, friends and neighbors using just a guitar and Electro-Hamonix effect pedals.


EHX Pedals featured: Soul Preacher, Stereo Memory Man, MicroSynth, Cathedral, Tube EQ, Deluxe Memory Man, POG, POG2, Big Muff, Frequency Analyzer, HOG Signal Pad

For more information on these pedals and actual settings please vist the Electro- Harmonix Forum:
http://www.ehx.com/forums/viewthread/..."

Baby Barks at Synthesizer

YouTube via BabytheBulldog.

"Baby was fascinated with my synthesizer." +1 for the synth dogs.

CYNTHIA VERSION 1. 0

YouTube via UPROAR24
"CYNTHIA VERSION 1. 0 This VSTi used to be called putney. It emulates the old classic modular synthesizer , EMS Synthi A. Now you too can make your own crazy sounds. Foe more info visit http://ninecows.dk/cynthia/ or
http://www.synthtopia.com/content/200...
All i have done here is to play a few presets. one preset sounds like PINK FLOYDS breath in air intro two minutes into the video"

SCI Prophet VS + Pro-One + TR-808

YouTube via retrosound72

"vintage synth demo by RetroSound

pad sounds: SCI Prophet VS
bassline: SCI Pro-One, internal sequencer is triggered by the TR-808
drums: Roland TR-808"

VINTAGE USSR SOVIET ANALOG SYNTH KVINTET

via this auction
"KVINTET is a transistor portable polyphonic electromusic instrument produced by Katchkanar radio equipment factory "Formanta", which is the manufacturer of such well-known makes of synthesizers as Polivoks, Formanta, Manual, Maestro etc. It bears the same logo on the package and retains some of its most impressive capabilities.

KVINTET HAS A GREAT FAT AND WARM ANALOG SOUNDS LIKE JUNO-TYPE SYNTHS AND MUCH MORE, BASICALLY IT IS A SYN-STRING-BRASS-PIANO KEYBOARD, VERY GOOD TO USE FOR THE PAD TEXTURES, PUNCHED BRASS FILLS, LONG DECAY POLY SOUNDS, SOLOS AND PIANO... IT HAS AN AWESOME ANALOG CHORUS, VIBRATO FUNCTIONS, POWER FILTER, IT IS FULLY POLYPHONIC WITH THE SAME KEYBOARD AS ON THE POLIVOKS! MODERN NOW SILVER DESIGN!

Specifications:
— 5 Octave Keyboard
— Controls on the front panel:
Volume control, Sustain, Brass timbre, Vibrato frequency, Vibrato depth, Detune
— Section of effects (ON): brass, organ, piano, clavesin, chorus, vibrato delay
— Voltage 220 V, 50 Hz
— Weight with case, kg