NAMM: Coverage Coming in via CatSynth

Some shots in via CatSynth where you'll find the write-ups and more to come. I love how they have the little stuffed cat in every shot!!! Too funny. See him on top of the Moogerfooger? :)

http://www.moogmusic.com/
http://davesmithinstruments.com/
http://www.nordkeyboards.com

NOT NAMMM: Circuit Master's Circuit Bent KORG Kaossilator

details at GetLoFi

follow-up to this psot

NOT NAMM: New Roland Jupiter-4 Interface with full MIDI in the Works

via sequencer.de via covariance on The Roland Jupiter Series BBS

"Feature list:
- Faithful emulation of the original Roland Jupiter 4 programmer chip
- Memory is expanded to 32 patches and internally stored in non-volatile memory
- MIDI In and Out connections
- All 16 sliders and 9 switches are sending and receiving MIDI control messages
- MIDI channel change from control panel (press MANUAL + PRESET switches)
- Modifying stored patches is now possible
- Sending and receiving MIDI Program Change messages
- Patch dump

Planned features:
- Firmware upgradable thru MIDI
- Patch copy
- Patch morph
- LFO on any parameter
- Randomize parameters
- Elektron TurboMidi compatibility (10 times faster MIDI communication)

The second board is a usual MIDI interface that has the following features:
- Polifonic MIDI Note messages
- Pitch bend control
- VCF control
- Volume control
- Portamento control
- Arpeggio rate control
All these controls are parallel with the JP4 performance controls."

Update: a link to the user's manual is now posted at the thread on the BBS.

NOT NAMM: New Serge M-odule released: the 'Dual NTO' m-odule

The 'Dual NTO' M-odule.

it contains (from left to right):
NTO (New Timbral Osc), NTO, Active Processor.

Price is 1800 usd.

this M-odule offers Two High Quality VCO's with a huge frequency range and on-board (linear) FM-index vca, plus VC-slew limiting (portamento).
Also, it offers a VC dc-coupled X-fader, inverter and offset generator for mixing cv's and audio.

via Bakis

NOT NAMM: Vacoloco Defender

via Vacoloco Ramblings
"The board will handle 192 LEDs, 192 Switches and 32 analogue inputs. Here’s a picture of the PCB in Eagle, boards have been ordered"

Vacoloco is also working on the QiX project. "For those who don’t know what it is, it’s a hybrid CPU and DSP on a board. A bit like the Sound-Art Chameleon, but on Steroids."

First Tenori rhythm

YouTube via RothHandle
"Day one of recording the Magical Tenori-on. I saw one at a underground night club in Hong kong and realized I needed one badly. So I took the smart way out. It became my wifes christmas present. Yesterday I recorded some drum samples into it and today we used it as the rhythm track for a Andreas Morland song, all the time.

This film was recorded at my studio, Roth Händle. This is where I record and produce bands. Right now I am mostly working on two projects. Andreas Morland and Music for the silent movie Nanook of the North which we will be performing in tromsö next week. If you are curious about the studio please drop by www.roth-handle.nu
I am also on myspace...search for Molesome."

astat+astat synths demo

astat+astat synths demo from ::vtol:: on Vimeo.

"more info samoletuvvp.narod.ru/vto/diy/astat.html"

::vtol:: astat + volfram synths jam from ::vtol:: on Vimeo.

"volfram - samoletuvvp.narod.ru/vto/diy/vol.html"

Wrongbot : Circuit Bent Disney Princess Camera with L.F.O

YouTube via Wrongbot

Moog Voyager Fire Red Edition

flickr set by EwaldK
(click for more)

"These images give you an impression what the Voyager looks like when all lights in a room are dimmed and the lightning of the Voyager is turned up."

NAMM: WNAMM10: Mopho Keyboard Video Demo

via Sonic State

NAMM: WNAMM10: App, App, Away

"The everso groovy Groovemaker gets a workout with IK's Paul Hudson"
via Sonic State

NOT NAMM: EMS Synthi HiFLi Clone by DIGITANA Electronics

via http://www.synthi.co.uk

Overview of features (be sure to check out the link above for full details)

"HiFLi Main Features

The HiFLI consist of several sections. Those on the left half are Top Boost, Octave Shift (containing Sub-Octave and Ring Modulation features) and Sustain Fuzz. Then a Bypass Mixer (mixing wet/dry signals) divides the left and right parts and the right half consists of probably the most important part as regards sound shaping, a wonderful multi-feature Phase Filter.

I also added 2 features that appeared on the original HiFLI mk2 units: a bypass front panel slide switch to bypass the left hand side effects completely and send the audio signal directly into the Phase Filter (very useful!) and an additional ‘Growl’ switch that drops down the fundamental note extracted from the audio in by 2 octaves (The Sub-Octave drops it by 1 octave) thus allowing further new sounds (particularly gritty/growly basses) to be created."

DIGITANA not to be confused with this Digitana?

via The SYNTHI

12X Blu-Ray Star Trek Phaser - Featured on HacknMod.com

YouTube via jayrob94561. I need one of these for the next synth gathering.
One that only blows air so you can poof people's hair would be pretty funny.
"320mA's - 465mW's...

See my tutorial here!
http://laserpointerforums.com/f51/tut...

Heatsink and other parts available...

Diode source: Pioneer BDR-205 12X writer. (405nm)"

Sequential Circuits Prophet VS and a PEK

flickr by Yotsuba&!

Two of the same breed. What would I wish for from Dave Smith? An 8 voice PEK that is self contained with a vector joystick. If I were fully dreaming? A PEK with 4 OSCs fully switchable between digital wavetable and analog so you could have different combinations of each, or simply put, a modern day Prophet-VS with the PEK interface and sequencer.

NAMM: BOLERO ELECTRONICA (clips) WITH TEXT GUIDE

YouTube via interstellarcrew.

If you are at NAMM, DO NOT MISS THIS!!! (scroll for the special event posts)
"Thanks for asking about the synths used Amin Bhatia in Bolero Electronica. Yes, seventy-five years of technology represented in over 100 pieces of gear - that's a lot of tweaking!

Here's a two-minute video reduction of the full length version with music accompanied by text to give you an idea of what you're hearing. For a closer look you should refer to the 'Virtuality' CD booklet which contains a full chart for Bolero Electronica as well a stanza by stanza guide written by synth historian Mark Vail.

If you don't have the booklet yet, you can get more info from aminbhatia.com."

NAMM: Namm 2010 Roland SPD-30 Demo

YouTube via RockoNCompany

NAMM: Namm 2010 KORG KAOSSILATOR PRO DEMO

Two more videos added to the bottom of this post.

NAMM: Namm 2010 TeenageEngneering OP1

YouTube via RockoNCompany

NAMM: Akai iPK25 Videos

Namm 2010 AKAI iPK25 &Synth Station demo

YouTube via RockoNCompany. Note what he says at 2:30 on. This and the upcoming iSlate is what I've been waiting for and what I've been talking about for some time now. It will finally bridge the gap between software and hardware. Soft synths that you can interact with like hardware. No mouse, not keyboard, no detached screen. The software will be like hardware - direct and tactile. At 2:19 he states "this is a $99 US prduct." Did I hear that right? If so I will definitely be picking one up.

ipk25 1

YouTube via SoundRecordingJP

ipk25 2

ROLAND SH-1

via this auction

NAMM: Korg at Winter NAMM 2010

YouTube via KorgUSAVideos
"Take an online tour of the Korg Booth, and get a personal demonstration of the Wavedrum, SOS Unlimited Track Recorder, and the KAOSSILATOR PRO. The NAMM show is not open to the public, so this is your chance to get inside and see the goods in action!"

KORG PROPHECY with PHC-11 & PHC-12 soundsets

via this auction
"rare rom cards Korg PHC-11 Analogue & Vintage ROM Card and Korg PHC-12 Modern Models."

RX-64R - Ultimate Modded C64

Features*:

- 7″ LCD screen
- 2 port switchable joystick
- 4 analogue controllers for synth applications
- Audio feedback loop
- control panel printed on weatherproof labelling (design here)
- Multi-cartridge changer controlled from panel with tri-colour LED indicator
- SID2SID board with noise reduction mod and on/off switch
- switchable kernel with JiffyDos and my own modified kernel
- 1541 ultimate cartridge controls and LEDs on panel
- reset button
- selectable character set rom – 3 sets available.
- retro moog monosynth style casing"

More shots and details on the re-64 blog

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MODDED Commodore 64 for Prophet64/MSSIAH TB-303 Synth

via this auction
+ 4 analogue controllers with on/off switch for each port
+ Contains 8580 SID chip (not stereo, so can be used as a normal C64)
+ Cut down case to maximise desk space!
+ Mean front grill for increased cooling.
+ Beige paint job. Just like an old-school breadbin!
+ Audio out by 1 x 1/4" mono jack (happy to include RCA adapter for free if reqd)
+ Audio in by 1x 1/4" mono jack
+ Standard A/V out - for use with a normal C64 DIN A/V cable.
+ Custom underside label Serial # 001 - with machine name of your choice!
+ days of work put into it!
- The unit is standard 3-channel C-64 mono with a 1/4" jack output,
so if using it for audio you can add your own post processing via effects pedals or in a DAW
+ Audio input is disabled (grounded) to reduce noise when nothing plugged into the input.

samples at the auction while up

"Friendly fire"

YouTube via corporozzidentity
"Electro-Tune on the Roland MC909.
Sound quality ain't perfect, sorry for this!"

Testing Wavedrum (wd-x) dynamic percussion synth (by Franck Smith)

YouTube via odiolorgnette
"Testing custom settings on Wavedrum (wd-x) dynamic percussion synth — an electronic percussion module by Korg.

http://twitter.com/franck_smith
http://francksmith.blogspot.com
http://www.youtube.com/odiolorgnette

IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES WHEN VIEWING VIDEO MATERIAL OR CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND SYSTEM.

Wavedrum wd-x "Franck Smith" drums electronics percussion beat making "drum synth" Korg"

NAMM: The Bridge Press Conference NAMM Show 2010

YouTube via SeratoHQ
"Jesse from Ableton and Sam from Serato introduce The Bridge to the world. The Bridge is a revolutionary new technology that links Scratch Live and ITCH to Ableton Live and vice versa. Check it out!"

http://www.serato.com/

"The Bridge spans the gap between music production and DJing, creating a natural link between Ableton Live and Scratch Live or ITCH. The Bridge provides a powerful fusion of DJ and production tools, opening a world of opportunities for DJing, remixing and live performance.
The Bridge works in both directions:

* Ableton to Serato – The Bridge provides Ableton Transport Control (ATC), giving you control of your own multitrack productions with a turntable, CDJ or ITCH controller. Drag an Ableton Live set onto one of the decks in Scratch Live or ITCH. Scratch Live or ITCH provides deck control, mixing, nudging and DJ style looping; Ableton Live lets you remix multitrack files, mute/solo tracks, use virtual instruments, change drum patterns, manipulate audio, tweak effects and launch loops in real time.
* Serato to Ableton – The Bridge gives you the ultimate mixtape creation tool. Perform your mix in Scratch Live or ITCH and save it as an automated Ableton Live Set. Play your mix rather than cut and paste in a DAW. Forget about having to start a mixtape from scratch because of a mistake at minute fifty-nine. Each song is recorded and laid out on a track in Live separately, and any moves you've made with your hardware are recorded along with the track. Edit, add beat synced loops and virtual instruments, stretch, chop and manipulate your mix as required - with Ableton Live's production tools at your fingertips."

See the write-up on Create Digital Music

Update:

The 2010 NAMM Show ABLETON X SERATO "The Bridge"

YouTube via SoundRecordingJP
"The 2010 NAMM Show ABLETON X SERATO 'The Bridge'"

LFO GROOVE

YouTube via popitem
"Attempt to create a beat without sequencer using the cross modulated lfo's of the mfb kraftzwerg with the doepfer a-151seq switch and the a143-1complex env. generator/lfo."

NOT NAMM: fonik's DIY Baby8 VCP Sequencer Making Progress

via fonik on electro-music.com
current proto PCB

bottom PCB layout:
"this is how the PCB might look like. double sided, 4.9x3.9 inches in size. it provides standard connectors for most of the controls. however, to minimize the overall size of the board, and to minimize the wires going from board to frontpanel, i decided to not incorporate the GND and +5V to all the control connectors, but to have a wirepad on the board. accordingly the attenuating potentiometers will have to get wired on the panel."

see this post for a video
more pics here

Moog Source Analogue Synthesizer

via this auction

Yamaha CS 5 analog monophonic synth

via this auction
"Quite a simple monophonic synth very capable of making some fat basslines. . Has a very nice filter resonance and an excellent slow to very fast LFO which goes right into the audio range.
* Polyphony - Monophonic
* Oscillators - 1 VCO with pulse or sawtooth waveforms and noise-gen
* LFO - Yes, with sine, sawtooth, sample and hold
* Filter - 1 filter: 12dB/oct High pass or Low pass; 6dB/oct band-pass
* Effects - None
* Keyboard - 37 keys
* Memory - None
* Control - CV / Gate
* Date Produced - 1979-83"

Moog Minimoog Model D with 1/8" Inputs

via this auction
"For those that do not know... The Minimoog is not the easiest vintage synthesizer to interface and sequence in a contemporary studio environment. It has a different standard (and jacks too) for CV and Gate than the majority of it's analog peers. This creates an obvious challenge in regard to controlling it with MIDI. That's why the previous owner had his tech perform a small modification that allows it to be hooked up to a standard MIDI to CV converter with no hassle. This "modification" is very unobtrusive and that was important to me, because I believe in keeping the integrity and appearance of such a legendary synth intact.

Here's how the CV/Gate mod works... The 1/8" input jacks that are neatly installed and labeled on the back panel (CV, Gate, Bend), allow you to plug any 1V/oct MIDI to CV converter in and start playing or sequencing, right away. You can use any converter on the market too, because the mod makes the Mini accept normal trigger signals at it's 1/8" jack, instead of the obscure S-trig jack that Moog originally implemented. Now, on the bottom left of the Mini's control panel, (section "Controllers") you will see a small toggle switch and a little blue-capped knob to it's left. When you want to control the synth via CV/Gate you flip the switch, thus disengaging the Mini's keyboard and allowing you to sequence or play it from your DAW, MIDI Keyboard Controller, etc.... In this state, the small blue-capped knob controls the amount of portamento, and the Minimoog's keyboard is bypassed. Whenever you want to go back to playing the Minimoog's keys, just flip the toggle switch back! It's that simple.

I want to make it perfectly clear that the modification described above in no way affects or changes the characteristics inherent to the Minimoog. ALL of the Minimoog's panel controls remain fully functional, including the very useful "Keyboard Tracking" switch (VCF function) and are completely unaffected by the "CV/Gate Mode"."

ROLAND GROOVEBOX MC-303 DRUM MACHINE SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

NAMM: Moog Music Inc Pics

on Facebook

NAMM: Mungo Analog Synthesizer @ NAMM 2010

Mungo - State Zero @ NAMM 2010 from Neil Bufkin on Vimeo.

"Mungo Enterprises announced their new toy today."
http://namm.noisepages.com/

Update via apoptosis in the comments: "From what Ive been reading, the State Zero is not an analog synthesizer. This title is very misleading."

Great point. The title of the post is the title of the video, so I will leave it as is, but yes definitely worth pointing this out. Here's what's currently up on Mungo: http://mungo.com.au/zero.html. There's no mention of digital vs. analog components, but in this post it is referenced as digital.

NAMM: Eigen Labs @ NAMM 2010

Eigen Labs @ NAMM 2010 from Neil Bufkin on Vimeo.

"Showing off their current and new harps."

Update: the Eigenharp Tau

"The Eigenharp Tau is the newest addition to the Eigenharp portfolio, filling the gap between the entry-level Pico and the professional-level Alpha.

The Tau offers s most of the capabilities of the Eigenharp Alpha, but at less than half the price.

The Tau dispenses with the wood craftsmanship of the Eigenharp Alpha, and instead features a minimalist aesthetic, available in black and silver finishes. With 72 playing keys, a strip controller and breath pipe, it can do almost everything that its big brother, the professional level Eigenharp Alpha, can do.

The Eigenharp range has been designed specifically for live performance, and Eigenlabs calls them “the most expressive electronic musical instruments ever made.” The instruments can play and record loops, change key, transpose, alter tempo, program beats, switch and layer sounds, all while the musician is performing live on stage.

The Eigenharp Tau retails at £1899 inc VAT and will be available to buy on the Eigenlabs
website from January 14 2010. Shipping starts 10 May 2010."
via Synthtopia

NAMM: Teenage Engineering - OP-1 @ NAMM 2010

Teenage Engineering - OP-1 @ NAMM 2010 from Neil Bufkin on Vimeo.

"David from Teenage Engineering gives an overview of their yet to be released OP-1 @ NAMM 2010"
via http://namm.noisepages.com/

Whitewashed MF-104 Moogerfooger

flickr by djthomaswhite
(click for more)

http://www.naturalrhythmmusic.com/

NAMM: Alesis Q49 Controller

"The Q49 is a 49-note keyboard controller that works with virtually all music software and MIDI hardware devices. The compact controller features USB-MIDI and traditional MIDI jacks for easy connection to Mac, PC and MIDI hardware.

The Q49 provides keyboard players with a full compliment of controls including pitch and modulation wheels, octave up and down buttons, an assignable data slider, and the ability to send program changes from the keys.

The Q49 is compact, affordable, and easy to use.

* 49-key keyboard controller for use with virtually all music software and MIDI devices
* USB-MIDI and traditional MIDI jacks for connection to Mac, PC and MIDI hardware
* Pitch and modulation wheels, octave up and down buttons, assignable data slider
* Send program changes from keys"

http://www.alesis.com/q49