Monday, November 23, 2009
Sync-Lock Elektron SH-101 Jam.mp4
YouTube via innerclock2004
"This Video shows the same audio tracks playing from Ableton Live via an Edirol FA-101 Soundcard. Outputs 3 and 4 from the FA-101 drive the Sync-Lock which in turn drives an Elektron Machine Drum via Midi Clock and a Roland SH-101 via the External Clock Input. Initially we hear only the Elektron Machine Drum pattern. Next we push [Play] on the SH-101 Sequencer which is being externally clocked from Live via the Sync-Lock Trigger Out. Next we move to the Mixer and bring up the DAW/Live Audio Tracks in the mix. I then move over to Live and individually Mute/Unmute the Audio Tracks. I then move back to the Roland SH-101 and use the [Transpose] Function and then tweak the filter setting in real-time. Finally I turn down the Elektron Machine Drum for a few bars so you can hear the SH-101 and DAW Audio on their own and then back up again to finish."
Update:
$49 Bliptronic 5000 LED Synthesizer from ThinkGeek
YouTube via thinkgeek
"Need a quick and dirty sequencer, or a fun and simple instrument with which to noodle? Bliptronic 5000 is here! http://thinkgeek.com/c4e1"
"Retro Musical Droid Arrives... from the FutureIf HAL 9000 mated with R2-D2 and their electronic offspring was tutored by Kraftwerk it would probably end up something like the Bliptronic 5000 LED Synthesizer.
At once a minimalist musical plaything and a hardcore old-skool synthesizer, the Bliptronic defies categorization as it belts out 8-Bit style style tunes from its grid of glowing buttons.
You'll notice sound similar to a retro Casiotone with an interface not unlike a simplified Yamaha TENORI-ON... if that makes any sense. Either way, once you start touching the keys of the Bliptronic you'll be hooked by it's simple pattern-based approach to music.
close-up
Bliptronic Philosophy... in Regards to Music
In the world of the Bliptronic, creating a song revolves around an ever evolving 4-beat pattern. Each row of vertical buttons represents the notes in one octave. Push a button to turn on a note, push the button again to turn off a note. Push multiple buttons in one vertical row to make a chord. The Bliptronic plays whatever you have selected in sequence horizontally across the display. When it reaches the end of the pattern, it repeats. The genius comes as you modify the pattern by turning notes on and off while the pattern is still looping to create evolving electronic melodies.
playing in a group
Knobs and Buttons, There are Some
In addition to the grid of glowing LED buttons you'll notice some other controls on the Bliptronic. These allow you to set the tempo (From 60-160 BPM), choose the instrument (From 8 different retro-synth type sounds), adjust the volume and turn looping on or off. A big "play" button at the bottom makes the Bliptronic uh... play. If you hit it again it stops. Yep.
looks stylish
The Bliptronic is a Social Butterfly
One Bliptronic is grand, but more Bliptronics are even grander. An infinite number of Bliptronics can be attached together using the link ports and included cables. When one Bliptronic reaches the end of it's pattern, the next Bliptronic is instantly triggered to start playing. This allows you to make longer songs where each person controls a section of the song. You can even set the tempo and instrument differently on each Bliptronic in the chain to achieve unconventional musical results.
chained together
Product Features
* Unusual retro synthesizer is played with a grid of glowing buttons
* Create looping patterns and change them dynamically while playing
* Chain multiple units together and create more complex melodies
* One octave range. 8 notes can be played simultaneously
* 8 different old-skool synth sounding instruments to choose from
* Sounds created using FM waveform synthesis
* Set the BPM (beats per minute) from 60 to 180 in 20 BPM increments
* Built in speaker with headphone jack and line-out jack
* Front panel is constructed from brushed aluminum
* Includes, manual and 2 link cables for connecting additional Bliptronic units
* Requires 4 x AA batteries (not included)"
LapTop Stands for DJs (Crane/Odyssey/Uber)- Review
YouTube via eangolden
"In this video we look at 3 of more popular laptop/controller stands for djs and compare their pro's and cons. For more info, photos and a full review please visit this article:
http://www.djtechtools.com/2009/11/23..."
PE Minisonic Serial Number 001
via Julian"The inventor of the Minisonic (Doug Shaw) tells me: 'Serial No.001 Minisonic must have been the first to have been made under license by SMS (Synthesiser Music Services) Ltd., from their base in Holland Park, London, and probably dates to late 1974- early 1975.'"
You can find more pics here. Be sure to also scroll up when you get there for more info on the Minisonic. The label below will take you to prior posts here as well.
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Vintage Serge Modular Synth Catalog, Flyer and Manual
via this auction
"Vintage Serge Catalog, Glossy Flyer and Rich Gold Bound Manual. This is an original printed manual from Sound Transform Systems from the "Oakland Years". The Flyer is original from when Serge ran the company on Haight Street and the manual is a prinited copy by me professionally bound with clear plastic cover and black plastic back cover. The catalog has some VERY cool information on many older modules including descriptions and drawings. Some nice items for the Serge fan!"
Moog Satellite Vintage Synthesizer
via this auction"It's a successor to the Minitmoog and is a monophonic synthesizer with presets which can be changed with filter, modulation, LFO, and envelope."
1970s MOOG SATELITE Registration Guide and Patch Sheets
via this auction"This is an original 58 page foldout Registration Guide for the Moog Satelite Synthesizer.
Contains: A Quick-set tabs diagram for each sound/instrument and a Slide Control panel diagram for each sound/instrument.
A one page intro in the beginning of the guide and a two page Table of Contents with a 58 page reference (51 to 58 is for your own creative registrations.The size is 3 1/2 inches by 7 1/4 inches"
Bizune - Akai Miniak Software Editor
via this auction"Minizune Editor
The essential software editor and VSTi integrator for the Akai Miniak Synthesizer. Edit your Miniak in the standalone application or a VST Host and use the MIDI Learn feature to assign parameters to a controller with ease.
Miniak Groove-Mod
Providing unprecedented control of the Miniak's Rhythm Mode, the Groove-Mod transforms the Miniak into a virtual analog drum machine that surpasses the most expensive groove-boxes available. You can now step sequence drum patterns with velocity control, mix your tracks with the sliders, mute and un-mute drum voices and record your grooves into the Miniak's sequencer for standalone playback.
In addition to the drum voices, four reversible modulation sequencers can be programmed for amazing morphing beats."http://www.bizune.com/
More Hammond Novachord Demos at Hollow Sun
http://blog.hollowsun.com/blog/_archives/2009/11/24/4388594.html
"When you listen to this, bear in mind that what you are hearing is a 70 year old polyphonic synthesiser made of valves (163 of them!), over a thousand capacitors and miles of hand soldered wiring - sounds from a time when television, movies, audio recording, computers, aeroplanes, etc., were in their early infancy ... a world viewed in black and white before (with some notable exceptions) colour film and movies, an age before the tape recorder, stereo, a time when a refrigerator cost more than an automobile (and represented 2/3s of annual salary), a time before commercial air travel, the jet engine, nuclear fission, the space age and, of course, WWII. A time of innocence and wonder and hope for the future."
"When you listen to this, bear in mind that what you are hearing is a 70 year old polyphonic synthesiser made of valves (163 of them!), over a thousand capacitors and miles of hand soldered wiring - sounds from a time when television, movies, audio recording, computers, aeroplanes, etc., were in their early infancy ... a world viewed in black and white before (with some notable exceptions) colour film and movies, an age before the tape recorder, stereo, a time when a refrigerator cost more than an automobile (and represented 2/3s of annual salary), a time before commercial air travel, the jet engine, nuclear fission, the space age and, of course, WWII. A time of innocence and wonder and hope for the future."
patchcord mix
YouTube via patchcordadams
"live mix sessions at the patchcord studio.
oldscool synthesizers and drum machines connected the oldscool way.
hardware for ever!"
"Tags: acid techno electro house music synths drummachines roland tr tb sh mc 101 202 303 606 707 808 909 oberheim korg ms 10 sequencial circuits prophet 600 matrix 12 ppg wave 2.3 elka synthex synton fenix moog patchcord patch cord adams robotrock vocoder"
This is a video response to:
Moritz Synth Jam #2
video upload by
YouTube via matrixsynth. No that's not me. "Moritz gives us his all."
CUCKOO Live with Chipsounds plugin #2
YouTube via cuckoomusic
"CUCKOO here again performing live with the Chipsounds plugin by Plogue. This live version of Lady Cheri is performed with Chipsounds as the sound source, and Ableton Live 8 Looper, controlled with the Evolution e-keys and nanoKONTROL.
CUCKOO is soon releasing his first album. Keep an eye out for it in the beginning of 2010. Lady Cheri might make it as a single :)
More on CUCKOO:
http://www.cuckoo.no
More on Plogue Chipsounds:
http://www.plogue.com"
Serge + Loud Objects Noise Toy + Thomas Henry Mega Percussive Synthesizer.mpg
YouTube via JargMarbin
"Serge Synthesizer triggering Thomas Henry Mega Percussive Synthesizer (http://1tjb.sl.pt, built by Chris Fluur) and taking audio input from Loud Objects Noise Toy (http://www.loudobjects.com, aquired at HandMade Music Austin, built and programmed by Dr. Bleep). The Loud Objects Noise Toy is outputting mostly digital white noise to create snare type sounds, and the Thomas Henry Mega Percussive Synthesizer is outputting all kinds of different sounds."
musicsynthesizer.com
musicsynthesizer.com
Website with some general synth resources including DIY. via de_engineered in the comments of this post.
Ignite London - 19th November 2009
flickr by clattermongerTaken at Ignite London
"Since 2006, hundreds of 5 minute talks have been given around the world. Mark your calendars for the first London, UK Ignite on Nov 18, 2009."
For those of you not familiar with Ignite, in short the are events where people can give a talk on a topic that interests them. Think smaller versions of TED Talks on more common every day things. There are different Ignites in different cities. For more info and a schedule check out Ignite on O'Reilly. That said, does anyone know more about this image and how it was referenced in the London Ignite?
New Fenix Modular GT
via dutchsynth.nl, home of Synton and Fenix: "Finaly the second prototype of the GT is ready. A number of updates has been done in this version. Also new functions are added to some modules. Prototype 3 will be having new pcb and some additional features. Sample Please note that the proto are 2 units in one case!! The sequencer (XL1) and the synthesizer (XL2)."This one in via 7ate9.
DCAM Synth Squad Quicktip 15 - Strobe's Oscillator Sync
YouTube via FXpansion. Search for FXpansion on the top left for more.
"Here we take a closer look at Strobe's Oscillator Sync function.
For more information on DCAM Synth Squad, please visit:
http://www.fxpansion.com/sy..."
math test oscillatore
YouTube via gaufresderiz
"Si puo usare il Math della Make Noise anche come oscillatore? Si! Dual OSC e anche gadollo!!!
Cosa Ho usato? Il QMMG come filtro (2 HPF sui 2 OSC)... Un Doepfer a-145 LFO per dare il clock al seq SQ8 e in entrata sui 2 in del Math..."
Googlish:
"You can use the Math of Make Noise as oscillator? Yes! Dual OSC and also gadollo!
What I use? The QMMG as a filter (HPF 2 on 2 OSC) ... Doepfer A-145 to LFO to give the clock to the incoming seq SQ8 and 2 in the Math ..."
Cluster Pedals - Cosmos Vibe
via the MATRIXSYNTH Facebook Photo Pool
Cluster Effect Pedals
I'm not seeing the Cosmos Vibe on site. Note the site is in Spanish and based on the domain name appears to be based out of Argentina. You can find a Googlish translation here.
"Welcome to Cluster, a company specializing in the manufacture and development of analog effects and quality inputs for musicians, producers, recording studios, rehearsal rooms and institutions."
Sherman Chaosbank
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via this auction"Sherman Chaosbank only 9 ever made this is a sort of chaos generating oscillator bank, it can generate waveforms of many different shapes ,from awesome audio waveforms to crazy modulation sources . Works great with any modular synth setup or as a standalone noise generator."
AKAI VX600 Poly Analog Synthesizer
via this auction"The VX600 is a unique and compact analog synthesizer produced by the sampler-meisters at Akai. It's a six-voice synth with two analog VCOs per voice. This will give you some pretty thick and rich analog bass, pads, strings and so on. A very flexible Modulation Matrix allows you to route waveforms from each of the VCOs through the various edit functions. There is a lowpass resonant filter, a highpass filter, two LFOs, three envelope generators, two external sound inputs and more.
The VX600's patch memory stores over 100 patches, each of which can contain key group splits, MIDI info and voice allocation. Add classic analog performance modes such as unison, stacked mono and a new six-part multitimbral mode and you've got yourself some thick and full analog sounds! Its MIDI implementation allows for seamless integration into any MIDI studio. Additionally, a dedicated connector jack allows direct connection to the EVI1000 and EWI1000 wind synthesizers and a 13-pin DIN connector gives six individual voice outputs."
super analogue ultimate percussion synth drum machine
via this auction"ultimate percussion super analogue synth drum machine
this is an 80's style drum brain suitable for using with trigger pads(not included)
9 controls for each of the 8 channels(all with individual outputs)
volume,decay,bite,noise vco balance,sensitivity,noise,vco pitch,vco sweep and pan
stereo output and head phone jacks
but,it also has a built in sequencer(fairly basic but enough to get started),so you can play it without any pads.it will also work with any audio triggers(as long as they are loud enough)"
Roland MC-505 Synthesizer Groovebox w/ Blue LCD
via this auction
"cool new blue LCD (new LCDs are over $100 from Roland if you were to buy their part)... As you can see in the third picture, I had to repair some of the traces on the circuit board since the circuit board was cracked when I received it. I have been using it with the above repairs for 2 or 3 years with no problems and recently added the new LCD."
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