MATRIXSYNTH: Tuesday, March 9, 2010


Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Synthesizer - Tell Me


YouTube via kenzie2029
"Another Video I made for a class, so dont take it to serious. The song is something Ive been working on for our next album.

Lyrics: Tell me something I don't already know.

Is a follow up to this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsZcB3... [On MATRIXSYNTH-C]

Instruments seen on screen are:
Casio CZ 10, Ibanez SD GR, Casio MT 11, and Synth Guitar: The Key "looks like a keytar but its better".

Synthesizers used to make the song:
Sequential Circuits Six Trak, Access Virus C, Korg MS2000BR, Alesis Qs 6.1, Casio RZ 1 and Casio CZ 101.
Softsynths are korg MS 20 and Korg PolySix.

Made With Sony Acid Pro 6 and Sony Vegas 6"

Breakaway Vocalizer 1000


via this auction

"Nearly complete Breakaway Vocalizer 1000 unit, consisting of the original box and styrofoam packing material (a bit beat-up but all there), the Vocalizer 1000 itself, original microphone, 2nd mouthpiece for microphone (humming adapter?), two additional windscreens for microphone (still sealed), a SmartSong cartridge, and an 9v DC adapter. The unit calls for a 7.2v DC adapter, but the previous owner included a 9v adapter in the box that seemed to work just fine. If you are unsure, you can track down a 7.2-7.5v DC adapter at a place like Radio Shack. Not included in the box are the original manual (although I link to a PDF of it below), audio-out cable (nothing special, standard 1/4" cable), RCA-to 1/4" adapters (again, standard), and the studio sign (sorry I never got to see that one!)

The unit itself is in excellent condition and works great. The microphone cable has some styrofoam residue on it that should easily clean off. In the box is an old receipt from a previous owner's purchase and he paid a *fortune* for this thing! :-)

The built-in instruments and beats are fun and typical 80's, but the real power is in using the MIDI-out to control external synths, samplers or even softsynths in your computer. Plus, check out that awesome Adidas-clad 80's dude "James" on the box. He said it's hot and he wouldn't lie.

Links of interest:
Breakaway Vocalizer 1000 Documentation"

Minimoog into Heathkit


YouTube via bdufdiskc
"My minimoog osc1 tri wave through a swept resonant filter viewed on my old heathkit oscilloscope. Low framerate courtesy my iPhone 3G."

Dual YuSynth VCOs

via vinnui on electro-music.com

http://yusynth.net/

SchlimmPad Demo 1

SchlimmPad Demo 1 from borisisevil on Vimeo.


"More details at schlimmbox.blogspot.com/
A demo of a new sequencer / midi interface used for controlling synths."
via borisisevil in the comments of this post.

Handmade Music Austin #5 and #6


YouTube via drbleep
http://handmademusic.noisepages.com/austin-venue/

Note #6 is coming per the link above.
"Handmade Music Austin #6 Super Show

(That happens to be during SXSW).

Saturday, March 20th
11AM to 5PM, doors open at 10:30AM
Workshops begin at 11AM in the gallery area.

Admission to the event in general is free, all are welcome to come dig the scene and take in the entertainment anytime between 10:30 and 5."

Alesis Andromeda beats off


YouTube via inanaloghaze
"Nothing but the incredable 16 voice analog Andromeda. No external processing. No other sources. 100 pure analog A6."

Andromeda A6 poly analog

SIEL ORCHESTRA 2

via this auction
"FOUR PRESET VOICES
BRASS - PIANO - REED - STRINGS
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
PITCH BEND
ANIMATOR
FLANGE
LFO SPEED - DEPTH - DELAY

BRASS CONTROLS
ATTACK - CUTOFF - TROMBONE - TRUMPET - CRESCENDO - RESONANCE

PIANO CONTROLS
DECAY - PIANO - CLAVICHORD - HONKYTONK

REED CONTROLS
CHURCH ORGAN - ACCORDION - MUSETTE

STRING CONTROLS
ATTACK - RELEASE - CELLO - VIOLIN - MUTE - PERCUSSION

ALL PRESET VOICES CAN BE ACTIVATED TOGETHER TO FORM SOME VERY COMPLEX TEXTURES WHICH CAN THEN BE TWEAKED USING ALL OF THE PARAMETERS OF THE SYNTHESIZER SECTIONS WITH RESULTS THAT SOUND WARM AND FUTURISTIC THERE IS ALSO AN EXTERNAL SOUND INPUT JACK THAT LETS YOU SHAPE THE SOUND VIA THE EQ AND ANIMATOR

REAR PANEL
HI AND LOW 1/4" OUTPUT JACKS
1/4" JACK INPUT
DECAY FOOTSWITCH 1/4" JACK
VOLUME PEDAL 5 PIN DIN JACK
SERIAL NUMBER : 283/297

240v

DIMENSIONS
77cm x 32cm x 15cm

WEIGHT 9.3Kg."

see this video

Roland JX-3P

via this auction






DUAL ADSR.wmv


YouTube via bluelantern320. via this auction
"Tom Whiltshire Digital ADSR demo. I made some for myself and made an extra one for some lucky person to experience this great project. It can be built DIY at electricdruid. There is currently no pCB kit available. I believe magicsmoke will offer this as a kit in the near future. This is my version and I not offering any kit. This is just a small run."




Fender Chroma Polaris

via this auction

"This is a Fender Chroma Polaris, a fantastic and rare analog synthesizer with Curtis filters and oscillators. It's in great shape and has just been serviced - the internal panel ribbon has been replaced with a new connection that should last for awhile. All the membrane buttons work as they should, and it sounds great."





1972 Newspaper Article about Ralph Dyck & His Modular Synth

via the Roland MC-8 Micro-Composer blog where you'll find the full size scan.

synthesizers.com modular synth - low light macro 6

flickr by johei
(click for more)

"Low light macro of a synthesizers.com analog modular synth.

Left to Right: Sample and Hold, Slew, and Oscillator."

KLEE firing Piston


YouTube via theglyph
"KLEE's A CV controlling wave and B CV controlling bank of the Piston Honda. The Piston's output is feeding channel 3 of my QMMG. The rest of the set is the same as my last video."

KLEE run!

"A short demo of my KLEE sequencer controlling my modular. KLEE into MATHS with the MATHS controlling the QMMG. KLEE is also controling my M15 and AFG which are both feeding the QMMG."

THE MOON MODULAR SYNTHESIZER WORKSHOP 2010


YouTube via moonmodular
"Algoa-Base invites you to an extraordinary, unique workshop in a beautiful location at the Algarve: (area La Goa/Ferragudo/Portimão) Get the infos @ http://www.algoa-base.com/"

Synthesizers.com 960 sequence variation 2


YouTube via MarkkIIStudios. Part 1 here.
"After 2 bottles of wine, I was just goofing off with my Synthesizers.com modular, and this is from a different camera angle. I was just being stupid and silly... but what the heck... I figured I'll share with you all... cause it has lots of pretty lights :-) LOL... Markk "

KAOSSILATOR PRO & KP3 Comparison - In The Studio with Korg.mp4


YouTube via KorgUSAVideos
"Korg's new KAOSSILATOR PRO Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer/Loop Recorder may look like the KP3 KAOSS Pad Dynamic Effects Sampler, but they are very different... This video shows you what makes them unique."

KAOSSILATOR PRO- Recording External Audio - In The Studio with Korg.mp4

"One of the greatest features of the new KAOSSILATOR PRO is its ability to record external audio, with or without effects, and loop it the same way you would with the internal sounds. This video will show you how it works!"

The Big Pink - Dominos (Official Video)


YouTube via 4ADRecords. via Mike. Anyone ID the stop boxes [see :29 and 2:38]? At 2:40 it looks like he uses a ribbon controller.
"'Dominos' is taken from The Big Pink's debut album A Brief History Of Love (available to order from http://bit.ly/IKGaM).

Directed by: Tim Saccenti"

Poly-800 KORG for eBay


YouTube via djlnyc. via this auction
"Testing joystick (pitch bend, DCO & VCF), tune and volume.
Playing programs 11,22,33,44,55,66,77 & 88."


Zimoun : Sound Sculptures & Installations | Compilation Video V1.7

Zimoun : Sound Sculptures & Installations | Compilation Video V1.7 from ZIMOUN VIDEO ARCHIVE on Vimeo.


"Zimoun : Sound Sculptures & Installations
Compilation Video V1.7 / Last update: March 2010

Zimoun focusses on creating installations and sound sculptures, usually in connection with mechanical features, movement and physically generated sounds. His creations are graceful, mechanically harmonized works of poetic playfulness - simple yet complex, the result of repetitions with slight irregularities caused by routine and coincidence.

Zimoun uses simple components. Through mutual interference and interaction these generate complex sound structures and movements. He often works with a great number of identical mechanical industrial elements, which he then manipulates and prepares for his creations. His interest lies in the artistic research of resonance, space, movement, simplicity, materials and generative systems. The result is an artificially generated yet seemingly organic behaviour of these installations and sound sculptures.

zimoun.ch"

ether^ra MS20 ANALOGIA


YouTube via potterpaint2000
"an improv using my Korg MS20 along with a Genoqs Octopus/Nord Lead Combo."

Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-2L


via Smoov-E

www.myspace.com/smoovbasket

"This is a picture of my Rhythm Ace and its current condition. I'm in the process of re-programing the rhythm sets."

inside a Rhythm Ace

A petition for AKAI to make the MPK/MPD series compatible with Logic and Garage band

via DBM:

"I'm hoping we can get akai to produce an AU plugin for Logic and Garageband the way Korg Did for the Nano control."

You can find the petition here.

The infamous white faced Pro One


The infamous white faced Pro One from Logan Mannstrane on Vimeo.

"Mods, wood, and electronic restoration by Synthwood.com. Custom paint and printing by Customsynth.uk

High-Res pictures of the synth located here:

matrixsynth.blogspot.com/2009/12/customsynth-white-pro-one.html

Signal chain:

Pro-One --> Siemens 295b EQ --> Eventide 2016 reverb --> Prism Sound Orpheus

This Pro One is tuned 1 octave lower than stock. Bill Leeb used to own this Pro One. He is "kinda famous". Google his name. :P"

Synth-Project impOSCar 2 Hardware Controller


More pics at Synth-Project

"The company GForce from England has asked me to build them a hardware controller for its new software synthesizer impOSCar 2. Here the first Pics."

Synth-Project Pure-MC one Hardware Controller

via Synth-Project where you'll find more pics.

"The construction of a midi controller to control software synthesizers Pure-D 16/24 by TubeOhm."

You might recognize this one from this post.

Jomox XBase09 XBase 09 Analog Drum Machine

via this auction

For all specs, check out: [link]

" We'd like to think that the Xbase09 is the ultimate analog drum machine. Certainly, that's what we've tried to create. Yes, we have built the Xbase09 to offer the very best in sonic analog quality by using today's best technologies offering advanced parameter control. But we've tried to take the Xbase09 much further by including a knob-filled interface, each knob sending and receiving its own midi data. We've included storage memory for storing your favorite patterns, sounds and songs. We built 2 flexible, analog LFO's into each unit. We've included what we feel are advanced implementations of Groove/Shuffle and Accent functions. We've included control over 3 external midi tracks. And we've done this all in a compact casing which is just as much at home on the road as it is on your desk in the studio. And finally, yes, we've included the real wood side panels (no extra charge!). Rock on" Click the images for the full size shots.










AURORA - TENORI on SMARTPHONE! for Windows Mobile - Review and Demonstration Song


YouTube via VJFranzK
"Like Tenori-On on your Smartphone! As good as any synth app yet for iPhone, this is amazing synth power and fun usability in a small package you can take anywhere.

Just don't be surprised if you miss a few phone calls using your Windows Mobile machine to make music instead!

(Hopefully they will make this for iPhone / iPad after I get one of those! They could sell a million copies.)"

DISCOVERY: Garaj Mahal and Fareed Haque Present The Moog Guitar

"ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March, 2010) – Take the guitar considered by many to be the most innovative instrument of the decade; put it in the hands of a musical visionary and you’re sure to embark on a voyage of discovery. Moog Music did just that and the soundtrack to this musical journey has been captured on a new CD titled DISCOVERY, Garaj Mahal and Fareed Haque Present The Moog Guitar.

DISCOVERY was inspired by Garaj Mahal’s exploration of the Moog Guitar’s sonic palette and the limitless ways that it can be incorporated into traditional and modern playing and production styles. The result is a vibrant, eclectic yet coherent body of work from players at the top of their game. The songs span a range of styles from clubby euro/electro and jazz/rock to traditional jazz and classical. Whether overdubbing seven Moog Guitar parts to recreate a Vivaldi lute concerto or sampling, processing and remixing The Moog Guitar with Ableton Live (by Garaj Mahal keyboardist and Moog synth wiz, Eric Levy), Fareed and company never sacrifice musical expression for technical showmanship.

In addition to his work with Garaj Mahal, jazz, classical and world music virtuoso Fareed Haque has played with a stellar list of top artists including Sting, Joe Zawinul and Medeski, Martin and Wood. Throughout his career he has balanced a love of guitar tradition with a spirit of sonic exploration, making The Moog Guitar the perfect musical vehicle for him.

Introduced at the Summer NAMM tradeshow in 2008, the Moog Guitar has received numerous industry honors including Guitar Player Magazine's 2009 Reader's Choice Award, Electronic Musician Magazine's 2009 Editor's Choice Award, 2008 Summer NAMM "Best In Show" honors, a 2008 “Best of What’s New Award” from Popular Science magazine and a 2009 Mix Foundation TEC Award. The instrument’s unique ability to control string vibration opens the door to another musical dimension without sacrificing traditional guitar tone and playing techniques.

Along with Lou Reed and Vernon Reid, Haque was one of a handful of top musicians given access to The Moog Guitar prior to its launch. During a Garaj Mahal tour, a brief stop at the Moog factory in Asheville, NC led to his first encounter with a Moog Guitar prototype. After a short session in the Moog sound room, the band continued their tour and Fareed’s mind filled with musical possibilities.

By the time they reached Atlanta, plans were already underway to immediately secure a Moog Guitar for recording. When Moog could not ship their only prototype to Atlanta, the band did a 4 hour U-turn back to Asheville. Borrowed the Moog guitar prototype that evening and then drove all night and all day to their next gig in Florida. The song Moog Improv #1 from that session appears on the DISCOVERY CD.

The CD’s extensive liner notes paint a fascinating picture of the many ways that The Moog Guitar’s innovations were used to advantage in the creation of this work. In addition to Fareed’s offbeat performance notes, Moog synth wiz Eric Levy describes how he created many of the electronica influenced tracks by manipulating Moog Guitar recording clips in Ableton Live.

“I have long been a fan of Fareed, Eric and Garaj Mahal – both for their incredible musicianship and who they are as people.” said Cyril Lance, Moog Chief Technical Alchemist and resident blues guitarist. “As the Moog Guitar came to market, I knew Fareed would know what to do with this axe as he was instrumental in its development. I’m extremely proud of this CD by Garaj Mahal. It represents the best of collaboration and the unique link between us as inventors and the musicians who use our instruments. Fareed takes us on a seemingly effortless but breathtaking tour of the sonic landscape of the guitar supported by his colleagues. His ability to explore so many genres and bring new voices to each is extremely gratifying and inspiring.”

DISCOVERY is available on iTunes and other online music sources and on the Moog website at moogmusic.com/booksandmusic.

For more information, visit www.moogmusic.com/moogguitar

About Moog Music: Moog Music and its customers carry on the legacy of Bob Moog, the inventor of the synthesizer. Moog designs and manufactures electronic musical instruments, including Little Phatty® and Minimoog® Voyager® synthesizers, Moogerfooger® effects modules, Etherwave® theremins, Taurus Bass Pedals and The Moog Guitar. Founded by Bob Moog, Moog Music designs and manufactures its products in Asheville, N.C."

the Wilba MB-6582 SID Synthesizer

Synth DIY on Synth.nl

Moog

flickr by JohnKochmanski

Mixer section of the Moog Voyager

Adobe Demos Flash & Air on HP's Slate Device


YouTube via hpcomputers. No synths in this vid, but I'm sure you can make the connection - slate devices for synthesis. Note the iPad will not support Adobe Flash, this will. Some online synths like Hobnox's AudioTools require Flash. Note AngryOctopus requires Java. You'll also be able to run VSTs and Ableton Live native on this. Be sure to see this post and vote if you haven't already. The post is on the slate format and not solely on the iPad.

Trifonic: FM Synthesis 101 (Continued)

Trifonic: FM Synthesis 101 (Continued) from Next Step Audio on Vimeo.


Part 1 here
"Electronic music production tutorial by Trifonic for NextStepAudio.com."

Spectralis


YouTube via vectorass
"Spectralis with Lexicon LXP-5 delay added via Tascam Midistudio 688 analogue mixer, Quad 303 amplifier and Wharfedale Modus One speakers. Footage taken by Canon G-7 camera."

"Close to you" - on Yamaha HE-8


YouTube via organfairy
"This song was a big hit for Richard and Karen Carpenter in the early 1970's. Still today this Carpenters song is often played on the sentimental radio shows.
Here I play it on the Yamaha HE-8 organ with a little help from the Korg Rhytm 55 and the Roland JX-8P."

Who is Moldover?


YouTube via moldover. Note his custom controller featured here. More posts here.
"A quick intro to Moldover: Musician, Artist, and Inventor."

some kind of acid line korg monopoluy thang


YouTube via f...ingharpsichord. "korg monopoly noodles"

Sweetwater - Korg nanoKontrol & nanoPad on Moog Little Phatty & Korg R3


YouTube via SweetwaterSound
"More info: http://bit.ly/bNONmH
A unique demo of tricks you can pull of with Korg's affordable nano series controllers. In this video, Daniel Fisher uses the nanoKONTROL and the nanoPAD alongside synths from Moog and Korg plus the B4II organ plug-in from Native Instruments. Don't miss the trick with the nanoPAD's trackpad at the end."

Video 7


YouTube via plague1715. Gristleism FM3 Buddha Machine

Thingamagoop 2 by Bleep Labs


YouTube via drbleep
"The Thingamagoop 2 is here! Analog VCO with digital control via Arduino.
Get it from bleeplabs.com"

Computer Music Journal: The Effect of Modulator Phase on Timbers in FM Synthesis

You can read the article in MIT's Computer Music Journal here. You can find a list of issues at JSTOR here and the Computer Music Journal website here. Note you will have to do a little digging and some content requires you to log in. You can however review the Editor's Notes for each issue.

Waldorf Blofeld Keybaord Demo


YouTube via ESSEKNOB
http://s-knob.blogspot.com/
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