HAITI 2010 - Monome Benefit Album

via einpuls

"The monome community has released an album where 100% of the proceeds will go to MSF.org for the people of Haiti."

Listen to the album for free here
Download and donate any amount.

You can also donate to http://www.redcross.org

Winduino II

via Jason Warriner

"The Winduino II is a wireless, digital version of an Aeolian harp that can be listened to on its own or used as accompaniment for other instruments. Based around the Adruino BT Bluetooth board, the Winduino II software uses the recently released Max for Live and now the Winduino II can generate any sound a user can come up with by processing the midi generated by Max/MSP directly in Live.

The project's page where you can see photos, video and listen to sound samples (along with a more detailed description): http://fascinationworkshop.net/prototypes/winduino-ii/"

The Winduino II from Fascination Workshop on Vimeo.

Moonmodular M563 modular Trigger Sequencer V1

via this auction via the forum
"The Moon Modular 563 is a Moog modular format trigger sequencer. Four rows of toggles control eight steps of four trigger voices.

Per Yusynth:
This Moon Modular 563 module is apparently the commercial version of a module that was custom-made for Gert Jalass. For Xmas 2006, Gert Jalass sent me a Xmas card showing his sequencer unit including two prototypes of the module that were labelled 963. This is a four voices 8 steps trigger sequencers.

Each switch has three states: Trigger on, OFF, reset.

The pulse width of the triggers can be adjusted independantly for each row.

The module has a clock of its own, but each row can be independantly driven by an external clock."

Cynthia Zero Oscillator

via this auction via the forum

Amdek pck-100-kickdrum

flickr by Matt The Modulator

Amdek-hand-tapping

NAMM: WNAMM10: Mungo Digital Modular Polysynth

via Sonic State

NAMM: WNAMM10: Ableton Take It To The Bridge

via Sonic State

NAMM: Teenage Engineering OP-1 Interface Demo

YouTube via cdmblogs
"Quick shots of the UI design evolving for the Teenage Engineering OP-1 instrument, shot at the NAMM trade show. (No sound, just because it really isn't relevant here; we'll have sound demos soon.)"

NAMM: CDM: Dave Smith Mopho Keyboard at NAMM 2010

YouTube via cdmblogs
"A quick walk-through of what's new on Dave Smith's $800, all-analog, monosynth keyboard.
By createdigitalmusic.com"

KORG Radias Concept Art

via A on the KORG Forums

"I just came up with some ideas for a new generation Radias. The photoshop job is crappy & blurry but I think you get my point though. The main idea is to get a somewhat streamlined and modernized interface with a huge touch-sensitive colour display and a top row of encoders that change their function according to the menus. Also, please note the M3 styled buttons (for quick preset changes etc.), the numeric keys, and the three lighted mod-wheels with some additional function switches on the keyboard unit. In general, this would be an expanded Radias with (optional) DAW integration / multichannel audio streaming via USB (3.0?) or Firewire. I am in no way related to Korg and just made this for fun. Maybe it gets a little discussion going coz I think It's time for a new Radias.
Best regards,
A"

Chiptunes via TheCommodore64Player

Commodore 64 Ocean Loader 4 & 5 Music

YouTube via TheCommodore64Player
"Here you got the music from the Ocean Loader 4 & 5! I posted earlier a clip that included Ocean Loader 1, 2 & 3 (unfortunately there is a 10 minute limit so I could not put them in same clip). The purpose of this video is just to make you see the small differences between the different loaders used by Ocean. The V5 is a slightly remixed version of the fourth version. Both loaders were composed by Jonathan Dunn. There were a handful of games that got their own loaders, but there were 5 different loaders that were used in Ocean Softwares games.The loaders with these tunes were used in 100+ games and should be remembered by everybody that once had a C64 ;) Ocean Loader V5 begins at 3.11. Sorry for messed up and out of sync loading video, but the title emphasis music and the music is recorded ok :)"


Top10 Amiga Classics

"This Top10 list is compiled from www.lemonamiga.com Top100 list. This is the top 10 list standing at 19 October 2009. If you do not like the list then go and vote for your favorite Amiga game. The current leader got an average 9.18/10 with 376 votes.

1.Secret of Monkey Island
2.Monkey Island 2
3.Sensible World of Soccer
4.Lemmings
5.The Settlers
6.Cannon Fodder
7.Pinball Fantasies
8.Ambermoon
9.Simon the Sorcerer
10.Speedball 2

I have not personally played all these games, I just found prerecorded amiga games from predominantly www.recordedamigagames.org and made a "1 minute trailer" of each game. My personal top 10 list would have included It Came From The Desert, Mortal Kombat 2, Roadkill, Super Street Fighter 2, Golden Axe, Lotus Turbo Challenge, Super Cars... Maybe I'll make another list with my personal childhood favorites if I got time or if I won't go to crazy to figure out which game was my favorite."

more chiptunes here. via the SIDStick website.

NOT NAMM: The SIDstick

"100,000 chiptunes in your pocket!
The SIDstick is a pocket-sized chiptunes player featuring:
* Removable Storage supporting microSD cards, 1 card can hold 20,000 songs
* Super Hi-Quality hardware-based playback at 31kHz sample rate, >16 bit resolution
* Completely Open, hardware and software are available under the MIT license
* Upgradable with connections on the board

More info here: www.gadgetgangster.com/236"
flickr set here. via Nick

NOT NAMM: Medussa Synth (raw sound)

YouTube via atomolab AtomoSynth on Ebay
"Hello world, it is the New AtomoSynth's Medussa synthesizer, in this video you can hear the Medussa's raw sound with no effects. Now it is available for sale on Ebay."

Moog Realistic MG-1 Used as audio filter

YouTube via Thalassa77
"I've been working on this synth to the last weeks. It's a Moog Realisitc MG-1 and now after restoration it's like new or even better because I've made few modifications that increase the power and uses of this synth.

I've take it off the old RCA connectors and I've added and Audio Input to the filter, a Gate Input ( the synth has S-trig ) , and CV Input to control de synth. Also I've made a modification to have better signal/noise ratio. With this modifications this synth can be used as filter in your modular system, can be modulated by other synths , can be easyly controlled by MIDI using a normal MIDI/CV conversor ( you don't need special one with S-trig signal ).

A picture set of this synth can be seen here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pablopen..." [previously posted]

Moog Realistic MG-1 Used as filter module on modular synth


Moog Realistic MG-1Sequenced using the new Gate IN input


Moog Realistic MG-1 - Test after Restoration

Buchla 200e Drenched in Delay

YouTube via boobtube356. "Gravy goes good with everything."

Drum tracks production w/ Wavedrum (wd-x) by Franck Smith

YouTube via odiolorgnette
"Drum tracks production & hybrid electronic beat making using custom drum-kits settings on Wavedrum (wd-x) percussion synth + Sherman Filterbank 2, Moog Analog Delay & Ring Modulator.

Material in this video:
- Wavedrum (wd-x)
- Sherman Filterbank 2
- Moog Ring Modulator (MF-102)
- Moog Analog Delay (MF-104SD)

See also previous video

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" digital drums live electronics percussion beat making "drum synth" Korg Sherman Filterbank 2 Moogerfooger Moog Ring Modulator Analog Delay Odiolorgnette"

NOT NAMM: electro percussion lab 3

YouTube via EA78751
"Erich tests out his TX606 after I fixed it.

The TX606 (modified Roland TR-606) is triggering Andromeda Mk-3 synth bass module. Andromeda Mk's can be configured to play from their own internal sequencer or respond to an external trigger, such as the TR-606's trigger outputs.

Andromeda Mk-3 is available thru ericarcher.net

The TX606 was on the workbench because it had developed a nasty habit of spontaneously exploding batteries. Not sure whats going on but it is on strict no-battery regimen now. only AC adapter. I modded the memory backup capacitor (C27) and now it holds patterns for 90 minutes with no batteries."

nativeKONTROL NPKLive II

YouTube via Stray411 Akai MPD32
"For more info, please visit: http://www.nativekontrol.com"

ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS RED SQUARE

via this auction

Roland RS 09 VINTAGE ANALOG string synth

via this auction

JEN SM 2007 String Machine Synthesizer

via this auction

"JEN SM 2007 String Machine Synthesizer. Jen Electronics was a company that was aquired by Crumar with Eminent and eventually all of those companies got aquired by ARP.

This is the grand daddy of all string synths of 70's and 80's. Once you play it you will see how lush the sound is of the string ensemble.

This synth has organ section, solo of Violin, Viola, and Cello, and ensemble for all of the sections with Auto Sustain or manual Sustain, Attack and you can also adjust the tone of the sound from slim to fat and warm. This synth is in perfect condition. The Violin slider is missing the cap but that does not affect its functionality."

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er-1 -one

YouTube via lukeaustinebay. via this auction

er-1 two


er-1 three

Novation X-Station 61

via this auction
"Audio and MIDI Solution
X-Station includes a fully featured audio interface with 2 phantom-powered, hi-quality converters, 2 Neutrik combined XLR and jack sockets, digital S/PDIF out, and much more. Dedicated headphone and monitoring connections with separate controls even allow you to work without a mixer. What's more, the onboard DSP effects processor provides instant, zero-latency multi-effects for monitoring or recording applications. Each audio channel has its own effects chain. You can even record audio with effects on one channel -- and use the synthesizer on the second at the same time! On top of that, X-Station has a built in MIDI Interface on board, allowing you to integrate external MIDI Gear as well.

Hardware Synthesizer
A fully featured Novation-class hardware synthesizer also runs on the unique X-Station hardware thanks to its powerful DSP processor! The 3-oscillator virtual analog synthesizer is based on the renowned Novation KS-series and is 8-voice polyphonic. The extensive control interface provides instant access to all key parameters, making it ideal for live performances. And forget cables -- the synthesizer is fully integrated: The stereo audio output is sent straight through the USB cable onto the track in your sequencer via ASIO!

DSP Effects
X-Station provides 2 channels of onboard multi-effects! Up to 6 effects may be used simultaneously on each channel. The palette includes Chorus, Delay, Reverb Distortion, EQ and even a Compressor. The effects can be routed for monitoring only (like giving the singer some Reverb while recording) or for recording as well (e.g. recording a guitar with Chorus). Thanks to the unique design, synthesizer and effects for incoming audio can even be used at the same time!

Direct Remote
Want a first class remote control for sequencer functions? Need a hardware surface for your VST-Instruments Would you like to remote control other hardware from one surface? Here's your solution -- no matter if you want to remote control your Access Virus or Propellerhead Reason. X-Station offers a total of 55 assignable physical controls, including 3 Encoders, 16 pots, 9 sliders and 22 buttons. And that doesn't include the dedicated controls in the Audio section. A template can have up to a massive 150 virtual controls in total using the shift functions!

Tired of Wires
X-Station only needs one for everything -- the USB cable. That's it. Even power is provided via USB* or batteries whenever desired! So if you really want to make your recordings on the beach -- take your laptop, X-Station and enjoy the sun as inspiration. But don't say we didn't warn you about the sun-burn and the sand all over your gear!

* The USB bus must be able to supply the required amount of current in order to power the X-Station. Please verify that your computer provides enough power."

New Malekko B:Assmaster

via this auction

"New Malekko germanium Octave fuzz eurorack module! this is the same great octave fuzz as the b:assmaster germanium pedal but squeezed into a 12hp euro design.3 cv inputs for ass volume, bass volume and sensitivity."

VINTAGE SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS MAX

via this auction

Arp Quadra vintage analog synthesizer

YouTube via siebenjager
"Arp Quadra on Ebay, item # 250567030285
It has a few problems and this video demonstrates what works and doesn't work."

via this auction

Korg MS10 (teaser - pantasy)

YouTube via justastudio. follow-up to this post. Note the YouTube accounts are different.
"This is just a little teaser for our upcoming review of the Korg MS10.

All sounds made with Korg MS10 - 2 mono tracks.
Recorded using TC konnekt 8 running Studio One.
Upstereo, Studio One EQ, Kjaerhus Master+Limiter added to final mix.

camera... Andreas Stoubye Johansen
sound, edit & graphics... Kaare Bøje
thanks to... Lasse Sort

Visit these websites:
www.justastudio.net
www.myspace.com/justastudiodotnet
www.soundcloud.com/justastudio
www.youtube.com/justastudio
www.twitter.com/justastudio"

NAMM: Trash_Audio NAMM 2010

YouTube via thedeepelement
"http://www.trashaudio.com I can see why they wouldn't give us press passes this year. But of course we'll always find a way to ruin any party."

BTW, HUGE thanks to Surachai and Justin for hosting the NAMM BBQ on Saturday night. It absolutely rocked. A friend asked me what my favorite thing was at NAMM. I thought about the booths and the gear, and then answered it was the people. You can see and hear the gear online and except for a few little surprises, everything is pretty much as you would imagine. What you can't get online is the interaction and conversations you get to have with people face to face. My one day at NAMM was a blast and the BBQ was the highlight. I met so many cool people I only knew via email and Twitter online. Everyone was super nice, and.... people at the BBQ enjoyed my wine! :) ... Be sure to read the write-up on TRASH_AUDIO.

Tiptop Audio Z-DSP : no input

Tiptop Audio Z-DSP : no input from Alessandro Cortini on Vimeo.

"a quick example to show what can be done with the fantastic Tiptop Audio Z-DSP module alone."

Vocoder Baby 3

YouTube via funkheinz. follow-up to this post

NAMM: Buchla Modular Show

via califaudio's twitpic stream

http://twitter.com/califaudio

http://buchla.com/
http://noisebug.net/

NAMM: Don Buchla at the Noisebug Booth

Great shot of Don Buchla via http://twitter.com/noisebug

http://buchla.com/
http://noisebug.net/

I was fortunate enough to meet Don and Ezra Buchla at the Noisebug booth this year. Incredibly nice people.

ms10 pantasy

YouTube via unklekarma

Dronesizer

YouTube via larsby
"WIP on my drone syntesizer, the Dronesizer. Build instructions and Arduino sourcecode here http://www.larsby.com/johan..."

Boomin Price Drop - Now $200

healthclub-music.com/boomin.htm

Also see the Health Club label below for prior posts including video.

Korg Sigma Service Manual

via Loscha:

"Hello everyone.
No-one has this online, and I've been meaning to share it for quite some time.

This is the Korg Sigma Synthesizer service manual in it's entirety.

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mirrored here

Pul(sew)idth Roland TR-808 Synth Pillow

See the full set of synth pillows by pul(sew)idht on Etsy here.

via Important Records twitter.com/imprec

Also see the Synth Pillows label below for more posts.