Hammond Novachords

via Milo Johnson

Update via Caixa in the comments: "Over 1000 of these were produced, and although it's likely quite a few will have been scrapped over time, (or turned into drinks cabinets!) I think that it's equally likely that there are several more, possibly dozens, still to be unearthed in garages, warehouses and Aunt Mable's spare bedroom. As is often the case with 'rediscoveries' it just takes a little time for the momentum to pick up.

Four or five years ago you'd have been hard pressed to find anyone who had even heard of it, now everyone into vintage synths is talking about it, and there's even a sample library on it's way. It's turning out to be a real Phoenix, long live the Novachord!!"

Boss DD-20 Giga Delay device mutilation by electroscape

YouTube via softfreak http://www.electroscape.net via rob in the comments of this post.

Eventide TimeFactor device mutilation by electroscape

Yann Tomita and the Buchla 200e

via nicholas on the Buchla 200e list:

"Just noticed the current issue of Remix (Japan) features Yann Tomita (Astro Age Steel Orchestra, Doopees) playing a 200e"

Bottom shot via Rick. Some Serge in there as well.

markmosher_vlog_001.mp4

YouTube via newechoproductions

Korg EMX Noodle

YouTube via boobtube356 "Self playing EMX tune."

Korg EMX Junco Partner

"Clash cover with expert keyboard skills."

The Big Moog PPG and Roland Modular

YouTube via Moogulator
"The Big Moog, PPG and Roland Modular Synth - by synth dBase www.sequencer.de, rec 2004 at a nice meeting"

ARP2500 synth clicks'n'bleeps moogulator

YouTube via Moogulator
"moogulator toying with ARP2500 synth, more on ARP synths check www.sequencer.de more on moogulators music check moogulator.com (surprisingly!!)"

Synthesizerpark 2006 @ Cologne (Köln) Part 1/2

YouTube via Moogulator
"Synthesizerpark Gearshow 2006 @ Köln, Germany more: www.sequencer.de synth database"

synthesizerpark 2006 part 2/2


synthesizerpark 2005 köln

buchla200e @ Modular Meeting Happy Knobbing 2009

YouTube via Moogulator
"buchla200e @ Modular Meeting Happy Knobbing 2009 (C) www.sequencer.de synth database"

orgon enigiser synthesiser

YouTube via Moogulator



Tons more went up here, too much to post so check it out there. "moogulator of sequencer.de toying with the orgon enigiser more at synthesizer database www.sequencer.de"

volfram+astat

YouTube via Vtolus
"jam on 2 diy synths

http://samoletuvvp.narod.ru...

http://samoletuvvp.narod.ru..."

korg ds-10 track 33

YouTube via korgds10
"This is a little tune I made with the Nintendo Korg DS-10. Nothing too fancy. More at http://korgds-10.blogspot.com which happens to be the Home of the Korg DS-10."

Buchla EMX Test

YouTube via boobtube356. "First attempt to get 200e and EMX to play together."

Schippmann Ebbe&Flut Filter

YouTube via Moogulator
"Schippmann Ebbe&Flut Filter via sequencer.de synth database. rec 2005"

Yamaha DX1 interfacedemo (no audio)

YouTube via Moogulator
"just to check the way the Yamaha DX1 works, no audio (exatly like DX7/DX5) from synth database www.sequencer.de"

Spectron the Radikal Spectralis Predecessor

YouTube via Moogulator
"The first Prototype of the Radikal Spectralis - check www.sequencer.de for more synths"

Modular Synthesizer Meeting Happy Knobbing 2006

YouTube via Moogulator (click for more)

4 m-odules

flickr by jooksi

Impressions of the Synthesizer Meeting in Kufstein 2009

YouTube via Metunar

"I made some Recordings and Pictures at the Synthesizer Meeting in Kufstein Austria 2009.
The Sound you here on the Video corresponds to the Synth you see.
There are no external Sound-Effects used.

Eindrücke des Synthesizer Treffens in Kufstein Österreich 2009.
Die Klänge die man im Video hört entsprechen den Synthesizern die man in den Bildern sieht.
Externe Effekte wurden keine benutzt."

Synth audio featured: Chroma Polaris, FBT Synther - 2000, Waldorf Wave, Moog Multimoog, Akai VX600, Korg 770, KORG MAXI-KORG 800DV, SCI Prophet VS, SCI Prophet-5, Elka Synthex, PPG Wave 2.2, Synton Syrinx, LL Electronics Oddulator, Teisco SX-400, GRP A8, Technosaurus Selector modular, EEF modular, Doepfer modular, Curetronic modular, KORG PS-3100, Oberheim OB-1.

NAMM: Buchla 230e TRIPLE ENVELOPE TRACKER / PREAMPLIFIER

via Buchla and Associates

"We took the old 230 envelope detector, changed its name to better identify its function, improved its performance a bit, added a microphone preamplifier for use with live signals, and of course added capability for storing and retrieving presets.

The 230e’s envelope trackers have adjustable gains and variable response times. Their output levels are 10 volts full scale, with LED’s indicating intermediate values. Pulse outputs are triple state, responding to signal level changes as well as steady states, and may be coupled so as to respond to transient information even in the presence of background activity. Like pulling drum triggers from a mix. LED’s indicate pulse activity.

Wrapping up the 230e are three preamps, each with variable gain and dual input connectors (TRS or XLR). Balanced or unbalanced microphones or instruments can be accommodated; phantom power may be engaged if needed.

The preamplifier is provided with input and output connections to facilitate its use as a mixer; outputs are normaled to the envelope trackers’ inputs, enabling independent use of the devices.

The microphone gains are not stored as part of a preset. All other settings can be stored with the aid of a 206e or a 225e preset manager."

via Jeffrey Horton

Update: Buchla will be at the Noisebug Booth 6108, Hall A

Animal Collective - My Girls

YouTube via DominoRecords. Also on MATRIXSYNTH-C with a few other new posts.
Putting this one up here for the prominence of the Roland Juno-60.
"A video for 'My Girls' from Animal Collective's new album Merriweather Post Pavilion. Out now on Domino.

Produced by: Knowmore Productions
Animated by: Jon Vermilyea
Edited/VFX by: Chad Von Nau"
Better quality video: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/guide/hd/ac_my_girls.html

SUPER-RARE KORG RE-1 REMOTE EDITOR FOR M3r synth

via this auction

"very rare remote editor for use with the Korg M3r rack synthesizer. As many know, single rack-unit synths tend to be pretty cumbersome to work with. This RE-1 connects directly to an M3r and has it's own large LCD display and editing buttons and sliders that greatly enhance the user ability to edit the M3r synthesizer."

ROLAND TR-626 1987 12BIT DRUM MACHINE

via this auction

"It is unique in the fact that it has all the drum sounds from the TR-707 and TR-727. That means you can choose to use 16 of a total of 32 sounds at any time. Tr 626 is a big enhancement over the 505. It includes swing and the ability to change the pitch of ever sound!! Also a very extensive midi implementation for sequencing external gear, or triggering its voices from your DAW. The 626 also has a 5v trigger out so you can use it to control the appegiator on your Juno 60."

Yamaha CS-50 Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

OBERHEIM OB-8 Vintage ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

"THIS OB-8 COMES WITH FACTORY MIDI AND IS AT THE LATEST SOFTWARE WHICH IS B-5 EVERYTHING FUNCTIONS PROPERLY 8 VOICE YOU GET 2 VCO'S PER VOICE SO YOU GET 16 VCO'S VERY WARM AND RELIABLE THE WOOD SIDES ARE EXCELLENT SHAPE. ALSO HAS THE PAGE 2 SILK SCREEN ON THE BOARD FOR PAGE 2 FUNCTIONS"

Sold For: $2200

Yamaha CS-5 demo by Luc

YouTube via LucBenOuiLuc. via this auction users manual

Malgorithm as VCO with Silent Way

YouTube via expertsleepers
"As noted in the Malgorithm manual, it can self-oscillate and so serve as a VCO. However, it has an inverted and very non-linear voltage-to-pitch response. Using Expert Sleepers Silent Way's calibration however this can all be handled automatically."

KORG DS-10 "TOKYO 19:00" (DS-10 Vocal Test)

YouTube via watanabe2picnic. vocal/formant bits come it after the one minute mark.
"ピチカート・ファイヴのリミックス的なアレ。
KORG金森さんのPerf(略)ネタから
音色をパク・・・もとい参考にして作りました。
テスト版なのでシングルモードです 。 "
Googlish:
"Are an Pizzicato Five remix.
KORG Kanamori's Perf (Omitted) from neta
Park Toi also made reference to the tone.
Because single-mode testing."
via Palm Sounds

NAMM: Make Noise Pressure Points and Synthwerks FSR-4

via this VICMOD post on touch interfaces.

http://www.makenoisemusic.com Hall E Booth 1859
http://synthwerks.com/

Also see Stretta's post on touch plate controllers.

Gumby - Art Clokey: 1921-2010

flickr by Yotsuba&!
(click for more)

"Gumby, signed by Art Clokey."

Peter Hook - The Happy One

YouTube via Spotnick2.

"Peter Hook performing The Happy One live on Other Side of Midnight.m"
Roland D50, Emu Emulator, Octave Plateau Voyetra 8, Yamaha TX816 and TX81Z.

via Failed Muso

Crumar Demos Bit-01 with Claudine

on Cafe 80

MARF Making on Buchla Tech

Buchla Tech

frozen visions

YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan
"Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie and this music. The music has been made entirely with Pure Data in only one take, no overdub and no edit. What i play is what you hear. Enjoy !"

Nonome the Monome emulator on Novation Launchpad using MLR

YouTube via lasercicalone. "test of MLR on a Launchpad by Nonome"

sketching in buzz

YouTube via mutepg58
"recording of my workflow.. sketching out some quick ideas in the latest beta of the modular sequencer, buzz (Build 1183 01/06/2010)"

The Realistic (Moog) MG-1 Part 2

YouTube via AutomaticGainsay. Also added to Part 1 here.
"Here is part two of a six part series demonstrating the sound and functionality of the Realistic (Moog) MG-1."

NAMM: Sneak Preview NAMM 2010 - Access Virus TI

YouTube via gearjunkies
"This is a audio preview of a future Virus TI operating system. All patches were specifically designed to illustrate new features to be announced on the NAMM show 2010. Access only used single sounds and no additional effects.

http://www.virus.info"

Access

Click the image for the full size shot.

fm-cut-sw

YouTube via comemelinhos. "mix-video-cut"

Samedi 9/01/2010

YouTube via modularsquare

kid with theremin

YouTube via hyperdust7
"Moog Etherwave Theremin through a Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy with friends son waving hands in mystical way."

Moving Brands - Muon Speakers Lunch, Sound Reactive Installation 2007

YouTube via MediaArtTube
"Made with Processing.
With a brief to simply create the ultimate, KEF assembled a cross-disciplinary team of designers and agencies to design, brand, and launch the most extraordinary audio speaker ever conceived.

The speakers themselves were created by visionary industrial designer Ross Lovegrove, and marry a sensual yet logical organic form to state-of-the-art audio technology, whilst the Muon identity and book, created by Farrow Design, reflects the speakers totemic sculptural form.

Moving Brands were commissioned to create an audio responsive visual installation to compliment Muon a liquid light experience and used a custom built sound-responsive visual engine to dynamically map liquid behaviours.

The resultant installations organic, responsive light-forms created an emotional aura around the speakers that perfectly encapsulates the dual inspirations of particle physics and Zen Buddhism from which Muon derives its name.

Credits
KEF
Ross Lovegrove
Farrow Design
Moving Brands

More info: http://www.movingbrands.com/?category..."

Wacky Tobacky - Muzik 4 Machines (follow me, 3rd try)

YouTube via muzik4machines

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gear used

Korg ESX1: All Sequences/Drums

Yamaha TX81z: Reverby/Pumpy Sawtooth Bass (chain:TX81z-Boss V-Wha-Akai MFC42-DBX266 ch2 (Compression/distortion)-Alesis Nanoverb-DBX266 ch1 (pump)--Mixer)

Roland MKS50: Hoover/Saw/Lead/Pumpy Synth (Chain MKS50-DBX266-Boss SL20-Zoom RFX2200-Mixer)

Clavia Nord Micro Modular: Synth, bass, arpegios, pads, chords

Redsound SoundBite Pro: Vocals/looping

Korg Kaoss pad 2: Tempo Delay

Korg Kaoss Pad 3: Loops, Looper(snare rolls), Grainshifter

Korg Kaossilator: Noise Sweeps (path: K01-Mini KP(Delay)-Mixer)

Korg ER1: Distorted Beatbox AND sidechain signal (Chain: left out-ProCo Turbo Rat-Dimebag Wha-Mixer)

DX200: Fm E-piano, pads, 303-esque sequences, etc (Chain: Left Out-Boss DD5 delay-Mixer)

Motu Midi Mixer 7s: My mixer, controlled by the BCF2000)

Kawai Midi Patchbay:Guess

DBX MC 6: Output Compressor

NOT used:
a computer, besides recording it; no edition"