MATRIXSYNTH: Friday, November 20, 2009

Friday, November 20, 2009

edison - tonka truck

edison - tonka truck from edison on Vimeo.

"the latest....
all one shot sounds...
no loops running....
64 buttons
64 noises....
shot on 2 HD cameras, 720p, 1 live take.....
with audio captured right to camera.....

this track is from my new album "all the information at hand"
available in january on kid without radio records...
myspace.com/kidwithoutradio

big thanks to e-level, adam patch, mr. mike landry, dalia burde, brandon loper, eric herron, mattie bills, nava and brian and kelli"

Electronic Bagpipes

YouTube via Johnathan136. Ross Electronic Bagpipes on Ebay
"This was about a year and a half ago, I had my jaw wired shut because it was broken, so couldn't play my actual pipes. These are Ross Electronic Bagpipes. I kinda go psyco in the end."

Roland SH-101 Synthesizer Blue

via this auction

32-stEp Analog Sequencer by Health Club Music LO-FI VIDEO1

YouTube via healthclubmusic
"Just a quick LO-FI clip of the 32-stEp Sequencer in Action in 16x2 mode. I am toggling between the 2 CV and Gate Outs with the Flip Out Switch. It is sequencing a Roland SH-101 and a Health Club Switcheroo.
It is also synced to a Roland TR-606 Drum Machine."

funky swing on the 32-stEp Sequencer

"Health Club Music's 32-stEp Sequencer controlling a Roland SH-101.
How you can get a nice swing using the step-length knobs.
www.healthclub-music.com"

reversing PingPong on 32-stEp Sequencer

"Playing with reverse and other functions on Health Club Music's 32-stEp Sequencer controlling a Roland SH-101. www.healthclub-music.com"

Switcheroo CloseUp

YouTube via healthclubmusic
"Playing Switcheroos with drum pads is lots of fun. The drum pad goes into the audio input. It triggers the Envelope Follower and it can Trigger the Envelope Generator too (at the same time).
Now you have analog drums!"

Make Noise - modDemod Revision

YouTube via thedeepelement
"www.trashaudio.com Make Noise sent prototypes of the modDemod revision to mess with and give feedback for. I'm not sure how I've actually helped but I had a hell of a time getting some crazy sounds of this insane module. The model in the video should be one of the final versions minus the missing faceplate. I'm using the inverted out (red cable) and the sequence/notes are going between both of the moddemod's channels using both the modulator and carrier. More information at www.trashaudio.com"

Moog Taurus 3 Bass Pedals

via the Big City Music blog

EMS VCS3 Synthesizer SN 327

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"It only comes with 10 patch pins unfortunately and a couple of those are a little on the wonky side. I spoke to Robin Wood from EMS and he can easily supply new ones. He also told me that he himself owned this VCS3 (Serial 327) between 1970 and 1971. Cool eh?

The Oscillator 1 pot slips from time to time, and there is a small crack in the VU meter cover. Apart from that its in really good nick. Obviously used but pretty good for its age."

via Loscha

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Mr. Braska Visits YUSynth

more pics with captions at SynthFrog

It's as if he's saying, "Look at the size of this thing!"

Yusynth DIY

Networking an Ensemble of Computers with MaxMSP and OSC

via Audio Cookbook where you'll find more detail and the patch.

"Recently in my class with Ali Momeni, we had an exercise surrounding the idea of a networked ensemble of computers. It turns out to be a fairly easy and effective technique. In a couple of hours we had fifteen computers all talking to each other by sending OSC messages over a wireless network."

novelty synth

YouTube via noystoise
"drum machine from a kids toy that triggers a 7 step sequencer. can change triggering patterns by adjusting the parameters of the drum circuit." circuit bent " "

Andromeda MK-1 and MK-2

Andromeda MK-1 and MK-2 from Eric Archer on Vimeo.

"kits available now (limited qty)
ericarcher.net/devices/mk1
ericarcher.net/devices/mk2"

follow-up to this post

Tinker with [BLOK]!

"[BLOK] is an easy to use modular synthesis environment. The available processing blocks are simple and concise and there are no restrictions on how you hook things up. [BLOK] was designed as a platform for teaching audio synthesis to students, so even beginners can get started building their own synthesizers and effects right away!"

Introduction to Circuit Bending Workshop and Other DIY Events

via ROTH MOBOT (click for more events)
"Sunday, November22, 1:00 PM - 4:50 PM
The Old Town School of Folk Music
7004 N Lincoln Ave., 773-728-6000

We bring the tools and components, you bring the battery powered toys. This crash course in Circuit Bending, and Toy Hacking covers the basics of electronics, the tools of circuit exploration, and the techniques of finishing a project.
No previous electronics experienced required!
More information, pics from past classes, and circuit bending tips can be found on our 'Workshops' page."

Casio CZ-1

flickr set by zubibaja
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Roland SH-32 Synthesizer

via this auction

I don't know why, but I always liked the look of this synth. The fact that Roland went with ARP-like sliders always intrigued me as well. Anyone know what other Roland gear had them? The Roland EF-303 and MC-09 PhraseLab come to mind.

Future Retro 777

via this auction
"RECENTLY GONE OVER BY THE FUTURE RETRO MAN HIMSELF - JERED FLICKINGER-. HERE IS WHAT HE DID: Installed a new backup battery, and the latest OS, updated the oscillator temperature compensation, cleaned and retuned the unit, and also updated the power supply capacitor and the chassis grounding. Needless to say the 777 is an incredible machine. Part analog synth monster and killer sequencer! Can also be used as a Midi to CV/Gate converter with ACCENT!! COSMETICALLY it looks great except for a few scratches and chips in the black paint as seen in the photos!! The 777 can do the TB-303 thing very well,

but the added oscillator, sub-oscillators, noise, 7 POLE filter and tons of modulation options make the 777 a beast! The analog style sequencer is one of the best out there!!"

Reason Soul School

YouTube via PropellerheadSW
"With Reason Soul School, Propellerhead Software's funk flavored ReFill, the soulful sound of the 60's and 70's is up for grabs. You won't find grooves rarer than these. http://www.propellerheads.se/reason-s..."

Synth DIY Flickr Pool via SynthFrog

You can find the flickr pool here.

Description via akorbeti aka SynthFrog: "I uploaded some photos of my works. They include Mr. Braska too. There are almost 580 photos in there, of various stuff. From wide open synths like the SY77 and the QY 70 (I have to gut the QY 700 too). And some side stuff like eg. a colored octal clock that counted time in octal, by lighting RGB leds. B was bit 0, G was bit 1 and R was bit 2.

Etching stuff, UV box stuff, you name it..

If you leave a comment on a photo, I will give you detailed info about it. It is not too easy to remember and comment on all of these photos :)

for updated stuff checkout www.synthfrog.com"

Mr. Braska Hangs with Mr. T Robot

via SynthFrog where you'll find more images of Mr. Braska's latest adventures at Sound's studio. You'll also find a note on how Mr. Braska met the piggy mentioned in this prior post. :)

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Stravinsky The Rite of Spring - Introduction - Isao Tomita style

YouTube via paulshillitomusic

"Stravinsky - The Rite of Spring - Introduction.

Done in my Classitronic style, Classitronic is what I call electronic classical music with my style being heavily influenced by Isao Tomita.

This is the first part of the classic Stravinsky opera The Rite of Spring which caused a near riot when it was premiered in Paris on May 29th 1913.

The rest of this work is to follow, so watch this space :-)

Soft syths used on this included the Arturia Minimoog V2, Arturia Moog Modular, Arturia Jupiter 8V, Arturia Yamaha CS80V and soundtoys effects."

via paulshillito on the forum
"So far its been pretty much an Arturia based project with the Minimoog V2, Moog Modular, Jupiter 8V and CS80V being the main synths. I have also added the Soundtoys Native effects to my collection which sound pretty damn good , the Phase Mistress, Crystalizer and Echo boy where used on this piece and I think these and the others will feature heavily on the rest too."

BugBrand Workshop Oscillator Machine (WOM) kit and General Update

via the BugBrand Blog

"The Workshop Oscillator Machine (WOM) kit has just undergone a slight upgrade for a series of workshop events around Norway (Trondheim, Oslo, Bergen). The online documentation and schematics have been updated and again are available for viewing/download via the link above."

General update via the BugBrand mailing list:

"I've just got back from a short series of workshop events in Norway so have a few WOM kits spare..
Also news on a little competition based on the WOM
& restock info on the two Weevil designs.

*** WOM - Workshop Oscillator Machine - v3 update ***

The Workshop Oscillator Machine (WOM) kit has just undergone a bit of an upgrade for a series of workshop events around Norway (Trondheim, Oslo, Bergen) last weekend.
The online documentation and schematics have been updated and again are available for viewing/download.
I have just a few (ten) kits left over from the workshops and these are now available from the BugShop - http://www.bugbrand.co.uk/shop
Move quickly if you'd like one of these - I'm unlikely to have any more until sometime next year now (sorry...)

*** de la Mancha - Dirty Harry VSTi - competition ***

There's also a newly released VST instrument called Dirty Harry based on samples from the WOM (and an Atari Punk Console) - developed by de la Mancha and available for only $15 for a whole host of gnarly, lofi tones (and no need to build the device of course - though is that a plus or minus point?!)
http://www.delamancha.co.uk/dirty_harry.htm

de la Mancha have kindly offered THREE free copies of the VSTi to bug-lovers, so I'm holding a little competition. Send an email to enter a raffle and I'll pick three names from a hat - winners will then be emailed the program by de la Mancha. Lets say that the closing date is next Wednesday (Nov 25th) and this competition is only open to people ALREADY on the BugMailing list.

*** Call out for workshops for 2010 ***

I only organize WOM events occasionally and haven't yet got anything booked next year. If you'd be interested in hosting an event then do get in touch. I'm likely to head back to Scandinavia sometime early in 2010, this time taking in Sweden and other places can surely be discussed so drop me a line (US possibilities?!) - the events are always fun!

*** Weevil availability ***

As I've mentioned before, I put stock of the two Weevil designs into the online store at semi-regular intervals - at least 15 units per month usually - but I don't generally do mailouts to announce these restocks.

But, both devices ARE currently available from the online shop ( http://www.bugbrand.co.uk/shop ) and I'll be trying to keep them available in the build up to Christmas - of course, they're great gifts, but don't leave it too late if you want one!

/////

There's currently nothing definite on the cards for new devices in 2010 - sure there will be new things before too long (dreams of BugCrushing & AudioWeeviling) and, of course, the BugModular continues to grow and keep me busy. I'll keep you posted.

I think that covers things for now.
Best wishes!
& cheers,
Tom // BugBrand"

Oberheim Xpander Vids

Leds

No audio, just blinky lights. An animated flickr by n333k0 where you'll find some nice shots as well.

Tuning

via nick in the comments of this post

FabFilter Timeless delay and Volcano filter

YouTube via Torley
"GET MY MUSIC @ http://torley.com/music"

Camel Audio Alchemy BigTone sound bank

YouTube via Torley
"GET MY MUSIC @ http://torley.com/music"

iSample 2.0 Demo

YouTube via wayoutware Note this is the same Way Out Ware that makes the excellent ARP 2600 and AXXE emulations. on iTunes:

"http://budurl.com/isamplevid

This is a straight take without video edits of an iSample 2.0 demo session by Jim Heintz. It was done using the built in sample bank called Chillbeat 86 that ships with iSample 2.0. This demo shows only a small fraction of the features new to iSample 2.0.

iSample 2.0 is available at the Apple App Store by clicking the following link: http://budurl.com/isamplevid"