MATRIXSYNTH: Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

"What’s new in 0.97 ?
# Added parameter linking of all parameters when selecting a bidule in the source and target tree of the Parameters window
# Added load and save of Map files to the MIDI and Sample Map UI
# Added Arpeggiator from chipsounds
# Added MIDI CC Creator (Multi) and CC Extractor (Multi)
# Added MIDI Comparison Filter
# Added MIDI Gate
# Added MIDI Basic Delay
# Added Variable (Int)
# Added multiple i/o configurations for Audio Dummy
# Added 176400 Hz sample rate
# Increased speed parameter range in MIDI Buffer, File Looper and Player
# Basic Audio Buffer 2: added option to save mono files
# Plugin mode : added possibility to have different FFT settings than standalone
# Value List: added parameter to save current position
# Windows x64 : added possibility to have a different VST folder for 64bit"
via twitter.com/wwwPLOGUEcom

Dr. Brian Belet performs live at San Jose State University

YouTube via onephatcat. via http://twitter.com/joelbrave

Steampunk sequencer

via Hack a Day, via twitter.com/peanutismint

"[Moritz Wolpert] built this gem of Victorian hardware by hand. It is a sequencer and features beautiful detail work as shown in its MySpace gallery."

Nerve Introduction

YouTube via XferRecords
"A short intro to Nerve VST / AU. topics covered : Presets Menu (Presets, Drumkits), Loop Recording, pre-calculated FX. More videos to follow, perhaps subscribe to the channel!"

Doepfer Regelwerk + MAM ADX-1 + x0xb0x + Roland SH-101 + Moogerfooger MF-101

YouTube via s0LVentCIty

"This Doepfer Regelwerk is currently being auctioned by me on Ebay, ending March 8 2010:

http://tinyurl.com/yj397wm

I created this video mainly to demonstrate this Regelwerk for my auction, but hopefully it will serve a purpose as a demonstration of the Regelwerk's sequencer mode, since there really aren't any good demos of this sequencer available on YouTube.

Just a brief description of how the Regelwerk works in sequencer mode:
- Sequencer uses sliders/buttons #9-24
- 8 tracks, max length 16 steps (Step on/off + Pitch + Velocity)
- Lower buttons 9-15 = Track edit select
- Lower buttons 16-24 = Track on/off (mute/unmute)
- Upper buttons 9-24 = Step on/off
- Step on/off + Pitch transmitted via corresponding CV/Gate channel outputs
- Step on/off + Pitch + Velocity transmitted via Midi Out 1 (midi channel can be set per track)

In this video:

- Midi-output-1 goes to MAM ADX-1
- Track 1 = ADX kick
- Track 2 = ADX snare
- Track 3 = ADX "synth" (lazer type sound)
- Track 4 = Closed HH
- Track 5 = Open HH

- Midi-output-2 sends midi clock to x0xb0x
- x0xb0x audio out into Moogerfooger MF-101
- Track 8 = CV-8 into MF-101 Filter-CV-In

- Track 6 = CV/Gate-6 into SH-101 CV/Gate-In
- Track 7 = CV-7 into SH-101 VCF-CV-In (an SH-101 mod)

Regarding the SH-101 sequence in the latter part of this demo... I realize it's not the greatest, but I wanted to demonstrate creating on-the-fly sequences with the Regelwerk.

- DIN sync output to TR-808 (seen under the MAM & x0x, but not being used in the mix)"

Sky Squids in the Sky Part 3 - modular analog synth improv

YouTube via doctorvague

"Synthesizers dot com
Modcan
Suit and Tie Guy
MOTM
Numerology
Five12"

Earthquakes Generate Music in Realtime

YouTube via kamoni
"Tectonic is a sound sculpture created in real time by earthquakes as they occur across the globe. A tightly integrated system between Max/MSP, Google Earth and Ableton Live processes a stream of real-time data that is translated into synthesis and sample playback parameters."

Alesis Andromeda Midi CC Implementation

On FILTER ENV

MFB URZWERG Sequencer Demos

See the update in this post.

Frequency-Dividing Q-119 "Q-Torial"

YouTube via morbius001
"No Frequency-Divider? No problem. Here is one, of several techniques, showing how to use an analog stepping sequencer (S.com Q-119) as a great Frequency-Divider... which means, ya don't have to buy one. This technique can be used with a Q960 sequencer... and probably many others. In this technique, 'gate' or 'trigger' signals are NOT used... this uses Control-Voltages!"

Day 7723: Tue, 23. February 2010

flickr by one pic a day

Roland Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA)...

click on this one for the full size shot.

Korg KPR-77

flickr by nagasawamike

Doug Slocum's Beautiful "Steampunk" Modular System

You can find more images of this amazingly beautiful system here and on the SSL website here.

via Grant Richter of Wiard on the Wiard list.

Update via ark in the comments: "There is a picture on the front page of donslepian.com of Don Slepian playing this same synth. (I know because I took it)"

Update via dugernaut in the comments: "I'm a bit late to the party, but I thank you for all your comments.

For those that disliked my synth efforts, I can only say that the amount energy that went into creating that SteamPunk look is what TOTALLY inspired me to make this crazy machine in the first place. It was a complete labour of Love.

Since meeting Dr. Moog at his office in the late '60s / early '70s in Trumansburg, I've felt a special something for modular / analog synths.

You can take a Synth out of Modular, but you'll never take "modular" of of synth!

Rest in peace, Bob. I love you. I hope you're having a great time chatting with my father over a couple beers, watching a football game at that pub!"

Audiotool pulverisateur

via Dan303

It looks like Hobnox's Audiotool will feature a new synth called pulverisateur. If you are not familiar with Audiotool, check it out here. Think of is as online VSTs of classic gear including Roland TR-808, TR-909, TB-303 and effects.

They have also added Tone Matrix based on the monome 256. Fun stuff.

Untitled

flickr by dak5154

MID AIR WIRELESS MIDI MAudio - Unboxing

YouTube via VJFranzK
"WIRELESS MIDI comes to the masses! Unboxing and basic demonstration with grooveboxes"

Carwash

YouTube via salzmanufaktur
"A "dronish" sound synthesis collage - done with:
3x Metaphysical Function (Native Instruments)
Kaleidon and Green Matrix (Reaktor, Native Instruments)
3x Toxic Biohazard (Image Line)
2x Morphine (Image Line)"

DUB45

YouTube via subbasshead
"A tiny music video/promo for the
first release on the DUB45 netlabel
Suizen - Cartesian Space

a 90 second version of the B1 mix

http://dub45.com/"

Wicks vs Dino

YouTube via grandtippler
"Short jam with wicks looper and dinoaxe.
More info and listing here: http://www.etsy.com/view_li... and here: http://www.etsy.com/view_li..."

A Brief History of the Monome by Stretta

on The Stretta Procedure

tehn with monome prototype from tehn on Vimeo.

MFB URZWERG Sequencer

via sequencer.de

Googlish translation from German:
"here is the first info, and demos for the new analog sequencer.

the sequencer integrates all the important features and much more.

the cv / gate integration, and the modulation features of the clock generator can achieve tremendous effects.

The demos were ertstellt with a miniature power. the expansion for it and the new nanosynth before I put the next times.

32-step controller, 2x 16 or 4 × 8 Steps
4x CV / Gate Out

Gate Length, 1-10 volts, 380 € (German price)

viel spass"

No info on http://www.mfberlin.de yet.

Update via Zero Divide: "Was just checking my MySpace and noticed that MFB's got demos of some of the new gear coming out soon available: http://www.myspace.com/manfredfrickeberlin"

Skratchdot KORG ESX Wave Organizer - Editor

Download at Skratchdot

"ESX Wave Organizer is a program that allows you to organize, edit, and create .esx files for the Korg ESX-1. It uses a standard Windows “drag-and-drop” interface, letting you add .esx, .wav, .aif, and .aiff files to the ESX Wave Organizer workspace. It is available for free..."

Note an updated version is in the works here.

via sequencer.de

Harmonic Field ver.2 part1

YouTube via benpumpkin. Folktek on Ebay.
"The second version of a Folktek favorite, updated and upgraded, re-upped and re-envisioned - created by Arius Blaze and Ben Houston. This second version adds greater potential and possibility. Video by Big Pauper of Token Recluse, Harmonic Field played by Arius Blaze (first attempt at play after completion, hot off the block). For more info visit: folktek.blogspot.com - folktek.com and ariusblaze.com - this video is part 1 of 3"

Harmonic Field ver.2 part2

Folktek Harmonic Field ver. 2 part 3.avi

One Got EMS Synthi VCS3

YouTube via simonsound1
"You should be watching me turning the dials and patching the pins on the EMS Synthi VCS3, but my video camera corrupted the file. So instead you get to hear the VCS3 provide a new soundtrack for the strange 60's cycling safety film 'One Got Fat'. I didn't 'write to picture' so its no work of art! But I do think the VCS3 offers a suitably weird soundtrack to this already odd film."

Complicated Handshake - "Timmy Hard".m4v

YouTube via timtsang3. Moog Voyager.
"Complicated Handshake @ Wonder Bar, Allston MA 02.16.2010"

Boss DR550 drum demo

YouTube via gavin916freak. BOSS DR-550 on Ebay
"cool lil machine i got for $35 off craigslist, doesn't save very well but easy and simple to program, I figure Ill just make an hour long drum CD with it, just simple old school styled beats for fun mainly, well this descriptions gone on long enough :)"

Akai XR20 ( Portable MPC ) Unboxing - Part A Intro

YouTube via VJFranzK. Akai XR20 on Ebay

Moroder and a Roland System 700 Modular

Image via this Sound on Sound article on Giorgio Moroder and Donna Summer's ‘I Feel Love’. Note the article is primarily on the Moog modular and the image caption states "Giorgio Moroder with his Moog modular system" but that's actually a Roland System 700. I wonder what the story is behind this shot - is it his system and studio, was it sent in for the article? Regardless, it is a great article and Sound on Sound is a great synth magazine. Note the Roland MC-8 system and ARP 2600 to his right. Minimoog to his left. This one spotted and sent in via Thomas.

Update via 7ate9 in the comments: "this is my fav moroder pic:
http://www.synthmania.com/Famous%20Sounds/Images/Moroder.jpg
(it also has the moog modular in it)
cheers"

The Cure on Echo Des Bananas - Cold

YouTube via silong1976.

"1982-04-11 Best performance of this song I have ever seen"

I never realized the synths in this one reminded me a bit of Jean-Michel Jarre's Rendez-Vous. Some synth spotting: KORG Maxikorg 800DV, ?. Anyone recognize the bass pedals? They don't quite look like Moog Taurus pedals. What's under the Maxikorg. A bit OT, but does anyone else think the dude from the Twilight films looks like a young Robert Smith? I haven't seen them yet.

Update: some notes on the synths via Wid on the AH list:
"So here are the 3 main synths Matthieu Hartley used by 1980 :

- Korg Mini 700S.
- Roland SH-2.
- Roland RS-09 aka String Organ (late version with multicolored switches).

That's basically the sounds for "17 Seconds" : the Mini Korg was used to play the bass lines, the Roland SH-2 the higher register. Check out the video clip of "Play for Today". On stage, Hartley played the Mini 700S invariably, but switched between the 2 Rolands.

By then, Hartley was plugged in a Roland JC-120 amp. The SH-2 was dropped when Hartley left.

The RS-09 and Mini 700S were still used for "Faith" in 1981. Robert kept the RS-09 but added a Korg Maxi 800 DV to the rig. The intro of "Holy hour" was played with a RS-09, for example. "All cats are grey" and "The funeral party" were played with both RS-09 and Maxi 800 DV. The Korg Mini 700S was played by Simon Gallup on stage (for instance, on the intro of "A forest" and on "At night"). But this synth was not used after 1981, as far as I know.

Smith began adding some bass pedal synth too, by 1981 : in studio, some pictures clearly show a Moog Taurus. On stage their preference went to a far cheaper Eko K320 (played until 1982, for example on "Cold" by Simon Gallup).

The RS-09 was still used in 1982 : the synth heard on "One 100 years", played on stage by Lol Tolhurst. The Maxi 800 DV too (on "Cold" for the bass line, added to a - well I think, for this one I'm not 100 % sure, sorry - Korg Trident).

That's it for early early Cure synths. I really do not know if any of these synths are available on softwares such as Reason.

Hope the answer helps. ;-)

Wid."

DIY Faceplate Etching

Some shots of Luigi's DIY modular featuring some acid etched faceplates. You can find more shots on Muff's faceplate etching thread.

MAX FOR LIVE (M4L) Class in NYC

via Daniel
"MAX FOR LIVE (M4L) FULL WEEK INTENSIVE
Mark Triant, Dafna Naphtali, Adam Rokhsar
Monday through Friday, March 15 - 19
10am to 6pm (40 hrs) - $1200 + $75 for membership

http://tinyurl.com/m4l-at-hw

Harvestworks in New York City offers a 40-hour crash course in Max for Live (M4L) - a new incarnation of Max/MSP that runs natively within Ableton Live, enabling users to design and share custom-made instruments, processors, and interfaces, with a level of integration beyond what third-party plugins are capable of. This full-week, 40-hour crash course is designed to help new M4L users dive into the construction of new devices to run within Live, including MIDI and audio processors, new instruments, and interfaces to Live's API which allow M4L patches to monitor and control application-wide behavior in real-time.

Max for Live combines the limitless customizability and open-ended creative process of Max/MSP with Live's robust, integrated production and performance environment, setting a standard of performance and versatility never yet seen in an audio workstation. The course is taught by our Ableton Live and M4L specialist Mark Triant, and veteran Max programmers Dafna Naphtali and Adam Rokhsar. The course is designed for beginners to Max/MSP, with or without experience in Ableton Live, who want a head-start with this software package. The course may be especially appealing to artists living outside of New York City who don't have the opportunity to learn Max for Live in their own hometown and who would enjoy a week in New York City.

The cost of the course is $1200, plus $75 for the annual Harvestworks membership that is required to take the course. The courses are Mondays through Fridays 10am to 6pm. Working in our computer lab after 6pm can also be arranged. Lecture demonstrations will alternate with practice time, and some of our Max-savvy interns can be available to assist during practice time. The course will provide lots of practice and sample patches. Students enrolled in Max/MSP/Jitter related classes at Harvestworks are eligible for Cycling 74's educational discount when purchasing the software. The course is limited to 10 students.

Prerequisites: Students have to use their laptops with all necessary software installed. Call us if you have problems.

We will not provide meals or snacks for the course, but can point to lots of cheap dining places in the neighborhood. We also cannot provide accommodations, but can help with posting requests or bringing you in contact with other artists who might be able to help.

In his interview on Cycling74's website, Hans Tammen gives a few insights into Max teaching at Harvestworks: http://www.cycling74.com/story/2008/9/15/113650/347

Harvestworks: From our central SoHo location in New York City, we bring together innovative practitioners from all branches of the digital arts, and provide a vital context and catalyst for creativity in the field. For the last thirty years we have offered artists on-site recording studios, programming services, workshops, classes and one-on-one tutorials in emerging technologies supporting the pioneers of computer music with equipment and instruction. As a tool for artists, Max has been a central part of the Harvestworks program for almost 20 years. We offer regularly scheduled year-round classes and workshops on a wide variety of topics relating to Max/MSP and Jitter; as well as our Certificate Program, a flexible course of one-on-one instruction."

Korg ds 10 plus while driving

YouTube via michaelnervous.
"In a parking lot i plugged my dsi thru the car speakers. I recorded it thru the iphone and mikey while driving around a parking lot in merrillville indiana."
via Palm Sounds

Korg KR-55b drum machine + Korg GR-1 spring reverb + Yamaha CS-5

YouTube via s0LVentCIty
"Please note: this video is for demonstration purposes only, not meant to be musically interesting.

The two Korg units are currently being auctioned by my on Ebay. Both end on March 8 2010.

KR-55B: http://tinyurl.com/yztbnet

GR-1: http://tinyurl.com/yzytcxx

Here we see/hear all of the sounds, and most of the functions, of the KR-55B in action. The video also serves as perhaps the only decent demonstration available online of the GR-1 stereo gated spring reverb -- it should give you a sense of both the sound, and of how the gate/VCA section works. It's a great sounding spring reverb, and the gate is a really useful and musical feature.

The CS-5 is here for 2 reasons: (1) to demonstrate the trigger-out feature of the KR-55B, (2) to demonstrate the GR-1 effect on synth sounds. BTW, this CS-5 has some significant electronic music history attached to it, to be revealed by me in a future YouTube video... stay tuned!"

via this auction

MOOG ROGUE ANALOG MONO SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

inside a Moog Rogue

RETURN OF THE DROID.MP4

YouTube via djwidow420
"DUAL OSCILLATOR NOISE SYNTH BY RESONANCE CIRCUITS.
CONTROLS ARE FREQUENCY, LFO RATE AND ENV.RELEASE"

Laser Harp gets stuck, has problems, goes crazy!! Jean Michel Jarre unique footage!

YouTube via jdkhzn. Gotta love technical problems. For those that were in doubt, this does shows laser harp is a functional controller (when working properly of course).
"Jean-Michel Jarre performed on May 26 2009 in the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam.
During Rendez-Vous 2 the laser harp part, the laser harp got stuck and he had to reset the midi to eventually finish the songs... This showed the laser harp is REAL!!! Enjoy this unique footage!! :)"

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