FADER TV: Vocoder Fun With Dave Tompkins

YouTube via TheFaderTeam — April 07, 2010 — "Dave Tompkins shows us his favorite vocoder albums in conjunction with the release of his book, 'How To Wreck A Nice Beach'"

See this post for more details on the book.

Roland Juno-106 with Original Box

via this auction
"I am selling a Roland Juno-106 Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer/Keyboard that belonged to my mother. She used it only a hand full of times which is why it is in excellent cosmetic/beautiful condition. It will be shipped to you in it's original double box (with original styrofoam on each end of the keyboard), power cord and a disc with PDF files containing the owners and service manuals. I will also put another box around the double box to ensure it's safe arrival to you. I don't know how any of the functions work but we hooked it up to a Roland Amp and were able to produce MANY differents sounds. It Sounded Amazing!"

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1970's Wurlitzer Orbit III Synthesizer Project

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via this auction

"Here's your chance to own the sought after Wurlitzer Orbit III synthesizer. All parts and electronics intact for this project. This is from a Wurlitzer Funmaker Custom organ. I seen DIY projects of this synthesizer and it has some bizarre sounds. One of true analog synths."

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Becoming a Synthesizer Wizard Pro Audio Training Book

via this auction

"Becoming A Synthesizer Wizard
From Presets to Power User
Series: Artistpro
Medium: Softcover
Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Author: Simon Cann

The popularity of digital recording has created an astronomical rise in the number of people with software instruments, but many of these musicians have no idea how to use the modular synthesizers included with their music software programs. Here is the first book that explains what a modular synthesizer is, how it works, and how to use software synthesizers to make music. The book takes a highly practical approach, beginning with an explanation of the basic building blocks of modular synthesis, and how they interact. It then continues to specific exercises using software synthesizers readily available to readers, regardless of platform or their digital audio workstation of choice.


ISBN: 1598635506
UPC: 082039535500
Width: 7.38
Length: 9.13
Pages: 334"

Also on Amazon.

Acoustic Levitation Chamber

YouTube via drdeak — July 02, 2006 —

"This is an acoustic levitation chamber I designed and built in 1987 as a micro-gravity experiment for NASA related subject matter.
The 12 inch cubed plexiglas Helmholtz Resonant Cavity has 3 speakers attached to the cube by aluminium acoustic waveguides.
By applying a continuous resonant(600Hertz) sound wave, and by adjusting the amplitude and phase relationship amongst the 3 speakers; I was able to control levitation and movement in all 3 (x,y,z) axis of the ambient space.
This research was used to show the effects of micro-gravity conditions that exist in the space shuttle environment in orbit, but done here on Earth in a lab.
This is not "anti-gravity." So don't waste time arguing something pointless.
SEE: http://science.howstuffworks.com/acou..."

Test of PCB for XR-NoizBox

YouTube via denha — April 08, 2010 — "For production of pcb, I used PCBCART.　http://www.pcbcart.com/"

Vintage Yamaha CS15D Analogue Dual Channel Synth

via this auction

Note the size of the buttons.

inside a CS15D

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ROLAND JUNO-60 ANALOG VINTAGE SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

Roland Sh-1 synthesizer

via this auction

VINTAGE OPTIGAN ANALOG ORGAN DISC SYNTH

via this auction where you'll find even more pics while it is up.

"For your consideration is this vintage Optigan (Optical + Organ) analog optical keyboard in good working condition. The Optigan, made by the Optigan Corp. (a subsidiary of Mattel,) was a short-lived musical innovation of the mid to late 1970’s which used optical discs to get its various voices and backing tracks. Used by artists of today, such as; Dangermouse, Jon Brion, Fiona Apple, and Mark Mothersbaugh: Optigans have become highly sought-after, and their short production time nearly 40 years ago have made them quite rare. This particular Optigan actually works! Almost perfectly (not quite), mind you, but it works. The entire keyboard itself, as well as, all of the chord buttons work perfectly as they should, as does the volume pedal, balance and tempo control, however the 5 pattern switches do not. The plastic sheet between the contacts is usually the culprit for such problems, and is typically repaired by removing the sheet. Cosmetically, Optigans don’t get much better than this one. The temperite cabinet is in fantastic shape, showing few flaws, and the keyboard/control panel are also nearly flawless, and aren’t even discolored! The unit also includes the original plastic sheet music stand! The only visible cosmetic flaws that draw attention are a few very slight white marks on the sides, but other than that, this Optigan is virtually flawless! The grill cloth is also in great condition with no rips, tears, stains or discoloration. All pictures below are of the actual item. Please note that this Optigan does not come with discs. Check out our other Optigan disc and accessories auctions currently on eBay!

Finding a working Optigan in good condition is no easy task, and they’re being snapped up quick by big-time musicians and producers."

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Waldorf Micro Q polyphonic synthesizer

via this auction

Analogue Solutions Leipzig keyboard - one fingured demo

Analogue Solutions Leipzig on Ebay
YouTube via ASUKLTD — November 28, 2009 — "Analogue Solutions Leipzig keyboard - one fingured demo"

Analogue Solutions Leipzig-k, all analogue voice circuits

"ASUKLTD — November 28, 2009 — Analogue Solutions Leipzig-k, all analogue voice and modulation circuits"

Analogue Solutions Leipzig-k, again.


Analogue Solutions Leipzig-k, knob twiddling

iClick - How to synchronize your modular synthesizer with your iPad, iPod or iphone using iDrum

YouTube via Beatprisoner — April 08, 2010 — "In this video i demonstrate how to synchronize your iDrum beats from your iPod, iPad or iPhone with your modular synthesizer system (here i synchronize the new Tame-machine from Flame) using a clicktrack mechanism. You'll need at least the following components:
* an iPhone, iPad or an iPod Touch
* Izotope's iDrum software for the iPod (also other software will work) and (recommended) for your Mac or PC
* a mini-stereo headphone plug connector to two mono mini plug connectors adapter cable
* a Doepfer A-119 Input module (if you are using Eurorack modules)
* a sequencer, quantizer or other module you want to synchronize with your iPod drumtracks
* a clicksound file in .wav or .aiff format

The most important thing is to create a clicksound wavefile first. Use a soundeditor like Audacity for this. It has some signal- and clicktrack generating option. What you'll need is a short sinewave sound. A frequency between 2 and 6 KHz should be fine. It is important that the length of this sound/file is very small. I created a sound with a length of only 10 milliseconds! If the sound exceeds a length of 70ms it might lead to problems with synchronization of fast tracks. So, stay below 15ms and you're save. Finally the sound has to be normalized to full volume.

Next i used iDrum to create a drumkit. For the sound of pad #16 i used the clicksound. Set the panorama for all sounds to fully left except for the clicksound. This has to be set to fully right and to full volume. After saving the kit it has to be transfered to the iPod using iDrum (check manual for details).

A default pattern has to be created on the iPod. Choose the last pattern of your Kit on your iPod's iDrum software. Set a beat on every step of the clicksound (full volume!). This pattern can be used as a template for every new pattern. Just copy the pattern to a new one by just moving it arround. As iDrum handles empty pattern as a "reset to first pattern" signal, your template pattern on the last cell will not be played if there is an empty one before.

Connect the iPod's headphone jack and the mono plug for the right channel into the Doepfer "A-119 Ext. In" module. Turn the gain knob fully CW and the Thres. knob fully CCW. Use either the envelope or gate output of the A-119 to connect to the device you want to synchronize (i.e. A-155, SEQ-02 or Z-8000 sequencer, a Cwejman BLD, a clock divider or Flame Tame machine). The left channel can be plugged elsewhere into your modular system (mixer, a filter, a vca, another A-119 or the external input of a Doepfer Dark Energy). The only disadvantage using this method is that your drumtrack is mono now.

Now the fun starts! Set the volume of your iPod to max and create patterns however you like and press play on iDrum. You'll hear that your modular will follow the speed of your iDrum track perfectly! Change the tempo during play and you will see that your modular will stay in sync.
But that's not all. Why not copying your existing drum patterns but modifying the "clicktrack" in that way that you'll only set every second beat? So you can immediatly set your synchronized modularsynth to half of the speed but keeping the tempo for the drums!

It's even getting better! Why should you set every or every second beat on your clicktrack? You can go as wild as you want and create some real weired rythm-/syncpatterns.

If you don't have an envelope follower and you think you can just plug the right channel output directly into your trigger input i'm afraid i have to disappoint you: normaly the level of the headphone output is not "hot" enough to drive any trigger input of your modular system. Also using "velocity" on the clicktrack to use the envelope follower of the A-119 will not work as the signal has to come into the A-119 with full volume to create an usable trigger signal.

You can also create songs in iDrums (which is a sequence of patterns) with different synchronizations (like the last song in the video). You can have breaks where only the drums are playing but the clicktrack is empty so the modularsynth will not play anyting.

You can also use this technique with other devices and/or iPod software. Use every iPod beatbox app you like. As long as you can change the panorama settings it should work. Also other devices with external trigger inputs will work.

If you want you can also setup your iElectribe on your iPad to have a clicktrack on one channel and all the other sounds on the left. So you will be able to synchronize your modularsynthesizer from your iPad. Maybe a good option for a live performance!?
Your imagination is the limit!"

miniSynth PRO Polyphony

YouTube via YonacSoftware — April 08, 2010 — "Sneak peek into polyphony, coming utterly soon to miniSynth PRO!! The polyphony has an unprecedented (for the platform synths) 12 voices with true individual processing."

Yonac on iTunes:

Synth for iPad

YouTube via retronyms — April 08, 2010 — "Synth is a new iPad polyphonc Synthesizer from Retronyms, creators of popular apps like FourTrack, DopplerPad, and Recorder!

Learn more at http://retronyms.com/synth"

Retronyms on iTunes:


"Synth is easy to use and fun to play! It comes packed with over 40 instruments and a series of effects to play with. Tweak the Mod wheel to adjust LFO or filters, while the delay and distortion knobs create a wide range of great sounding effects.

Re-live the Casio SK-1 days with the sampler! Sample anything with the iPad mic, and play it back on the keyboard!"

Andy Wig - EML Petite Miasma

YouTube via arthurpainter — April 08, 2010 —

"Here's an early attempt at documenting the various tongues spoken by my (presently) stand-alone EML 200 ElectroComp modular synth and another long out of production EML device, the 400 Sequential Synthesizer. All processing is done through the above units, with the exception of a bit of delay via my EH Memory Man. Many thanks to Mini at Tone Tweakers for offering such fine vintage equipment, along with a steady stream of valuable advice."

Bratigel 16 x 8 Dual analog Stepsequencer Part VII

YouTube via heidibeerbel — April 08, 2010 —

"The Trig.Divider Modul controls Sequencer Start /Stop"

Da Wonderful World by DJ Galactic (Electro Jazz / lounge) with Korg EMX

YouTube via djgalactic — April 08, 2010 — "That's a new groove of DJ galactic " Da Wonderful World" (Electro Jazz /Lounge /Chill out).
Live performance with Korg EMX- by DJ galactic
DJ Galactic All Right reserved 2010"

KORG KAOSSILATOR PRO まるわかりムービー 003 : Record

YouTube via KORGINC — April 08, 2010 — ますます大人気のダイナミック・フレーズ・シンセサイザー / ループ・レコーダー KAOSSILATOR PRO。その全貌を、製品の企画担当者である坂巻氏自身が披露！第三回。

some say music i say boom

YouTube via DrOctave1 — April 08, 2010 — "a more rythmic based vid tho i let it take over and lose it"

something sorta musical.

"DrOctave1 — April 08, 2010 — some modules that wanted to make rhythmic noise instead of sparatic noise but as it goes they do their own thing."

"Tags: bubblesound make noise doepfer livewire afg malekko wiard analog modular"

GABRIEL'S OBOE - HOFFMAN'S THEREMIN - 1929

YouTube via copperleaves — April 08, 2010 — "This is the GABRIEL'S OBOE theme from Italian composer Ennio Morricone's score for the film, THE MISSION. Through the miracle of "green screen" I have been able to place myself inside the theremin. Yes, those giant glass tanks behind me are actually the delicate little vacuum tubes that give the RCA theremin its distinctive voice.

This instrument was once the property of Doctor Samuel Hoffman, who used it on the soundtracks of such classic films as THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL, SPELLBOUND, THE TEN COMMANDMENTS and many other suspense and SciFi movies of the late 1940's and 1950's. At that time, he modified the instrument for use in the recording studio by putting special audio output jacks on it so that external speakers could be plugged into the RCA theremin amplifier. For this recording, I used a CLARATONE speaker that was specially built by Florida vintage theremin expert Reid Welch (you can see it mounted on a pole behind me and to my left).

This speaker was designed to emulate the sound of the vintage Jensen speaker used by the late, great theremin virtuosa, Clara Rockmore. Because Reid had been a personal friend of Clara Rockmore, he had the opportunity to study her instrument and her speaker set up. His CLARATONE has a 10 inch cone and a particularly warm, sweet and definitely human voice."

Wavetable Radar

YouTube via ggijs — April 08, 2010 — http://gieskes.nl/instrumen...

Pitch Sequencer via Hardware

YouTube via littlescale — April 08, 2010 — "Pitch Sequencer via Hardware using very cheap logic chips and some resistors and caps. http://little-scale.blogspot.com"

Periodic Waveform Editor via Hardware

"littlescale — April 08, 2010 — Periodic Waveform Editor via Hardware using digital logic chips. The output is an analog waveform. http://little-scale.blogspot.com"

1976 Steiner-Parker Electronic Valve Instrument (EVI) Ad

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find a second scan and the write-up.

g64

g64 on SoundCloud

"short 30 minute CD made up of synthesized tracks using a korg electribe, waldorf blofeld, MPC, kaoss pad and a casio CZ101"

"03/31/10" - Lopass Mates

"03/31/10" - Lopass Mates from Sean Suter on Vimeo.

"Lopass Mates are Charles Cohen and Christian Mirande

Taped by Sean Suter and Sean Traynor

Sound Engineered by Kevin Quann

Edited by Sean Suter

rustysawhouse.com"

Click here for all posts featuring Charles Cohen and Christian Mirande. Click here for one post that didn't make that query for whatever reason.

via Christian Mirande

chipPad Now Available!

on iTunes here

chipPad for iPad from earsmack on Vimeo.

chipPad for iPad (Live) from earsmack on Vimeo.

previously posted

See http://earsmack.com/ for additional details.

"8 stereo tracks · AIF/WAV support · up to 128 steps per track · saves sessions and loads them quickly · half/double speed · 4 mute groups · loop mode · reverse · per track volume faders · master volume fader · multi-touch · portrait or landscape · practically zero latency · built-in help and sample sessions · made for musicians who create their own music · supports audio files of practically any length · manage audio files using file sharing via iTunes · load audio, create some sessions, take it with you and jam on the commute · amazing performance feel"

ALIO DIE | PARALLEL WORLDS

Also posted on MATRIXSYNTH-C. New release via Bakis Sirros. All tracks feature his 16 panel modular Serge system. A previous incarnation of that system is pictured here to the left.

"HIC SUNT LEONES presents:

ALIO DIE | PARALLEL WORLDS Circo Divino (HSL055 and HSL055LP)
CD - 6 side Digipack, 180gr Vinyl.

This is the first collaboration by ambient master Alio Die with soundscape creator Parallel Worlds.
The unique sound achieved could be described as a hybrid sonic world, made out of bouncing electrons and air vibrations.

The modular machines of Parallel Worlds are merged with the acoustic instrumentation and drones of
Alio Die, joined by the ethereal voice of the Polish vocalist/composer India Czajkowska, resulting in a surreal, yet down to earth, listening experience.

The compositions, being, at times, minimal and calm and, at other times, full of mystical darkness and microsound elements, take the listener into a place were mental and physical boundaries have no need to exist.

The beautiful Digipack artwork is by the painter Romanie Sanchez.

Tracks:
1 Lost Fractales
2 Circo Divino
3 Nuvole di Palissandro
4 Sorinel
5 Electrostatic Forest
6 Slide of Grace

All tracks composed and produced by Bakis Sirros and Stefano Musso
(BMI) between 2008 and 2009, in Milan, Italy and Athens, Greece.

Parallel Worlds : Doepfer A100 modular, Serge Modular Music System, AS Integrator modular, Metalbox/CGS modular, modified Oberheim 4-Voice, modified EMS VCS3, String machines, Tape Echoes, Tone & CV generators, wave shapers and modifiers.

Alio Die: Drones and Loops, Zither, Carillon, Effects and Treatments.

Voice and effects on tracks 1,3,4 by India Czajkowska recorded in
Verezzi, Italy.

Mastering by Stefano Musso at Temple Studio, Milan.

Cover pictures by Romanie Sanchez
www.romanie.net

CD and Vinyl Limitation: 500 copies each

Please order at:
www.aliodie.com
www.parallel-worlds-music.com"

Update: you can find some MP3 clips here.

adisquo sininfernal reaktor5 ens

adisquo sininfernal reaktor5 ens from adisquo on Vimeo.

"experiment sound
sin osc reverb distort etc a very old reaktor 5 synt witch touch lcd
adisquo sininfernal reaktor5 ens"

Luftrum 2 - 69 Ambient Patches for Thor

YouTube via Luftrum1 — April 08, 2010 — "Luftrum 2. Ambient ReFill with 69 ambient patches for Thor Synthesizer, Propellerhead Reason 4.

With an exclusive selection of ambient pads, sleeping drones and textured soundscapes Luftrum 2 is taking Thor to a level yet unheard. Judge for yourself and listen to the audio demo. Whether you produce deep cryo-sleeping ambient, experimental IDM or beatless space drone music, this ReFill is guaranteed to inspire your sound. Luftrum 2 sounds like: Harold Budd, Tangerine Dream, Brian Eno, early Aphex Twin, Global Communication, FSoL, Moby and Biosphere.

Luftrum 2 contains 69 ambient patches for Thor:

38 Ambient Pads
16 Textured Soundscapes
8 Minimalistic Lead Synths
7 Sleeping Drones

www.luftrum.com"

Homebuild Synth 7 - Peripherals

YouTube via organfairy — April 08, 2010 — "This is the final chapter of my little mini modular synthesizer building project. I make some usefull-but-not-crucial modules: A pedal, a PWM unit, an amplifier, and a power distribution system.

Again the music in this video is made on the Elka X-1000 organ - this time with a little help from the Technics SX-C600."

Homebuild Synth 6 - Keyboard


All vids here.

Roland TB-303

via this auction

"* Auction includes: Roland TB-303 with replaced Alps pushbutton switches, dust guard installed and upper six knobs remounted about 1.5mm higher
* Original Roland grey & orange faux leather carry case / gig bag
* Bound copy of the TB-303 manual
* Choice of official Roland/Boss power supply (choice from Boss models PSA-240 (brand new and made in China), PSA-220, ACA-120G and ACA-220 (the latter three being used and all being made in Japan)
* Energizer Ultra C cell batteries x4

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Silent Way AC Encoder breakout box

flickr by expertsleepers
(click for more)

Expert Sleepers website

Darkroom SOTNMS panels, installed

flickr by expertsleepers

IMG_2834 and IMG_2835

flickr by kz1000ps
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Moog Little Phatty
Roland Juno-106
Alesis Andromeda A6
Sequential Circuits Prophet-5

Software Klee Updates

via dnigrin in this electro-music.com thread.

"I thought I would give an update on where things stand with the new v2 version of the software - most of the new features I will include are coded, and now I am just wrestling with a few bugs and details, and then on to beta testing. I also have to fully update the docs. Here's the listing of what's coming in this version, as well as a few screenshots...

* new VST instrument hosting - route MIDI externally, or internally to virtual instruments (or mix of both) * new A-B output * LEDs to switches, for A, B, or A&B * constrain output notes to specific scale * output chord based on root note - user can specify up to 6 pitches in chord, plus root note * can reverse direction to R to L, instead of L to R * external load via MIDI or audio input * MIDI CC control for virtually all UI controls I plan to demo this version at the upcoming Analogue Heaven Northeast event on April 25: http://stretta.com/ahne/2010/ Also - one little tidbit that made my day: for the 80's Industrial fans out there, cEvin Key of Skinny Puppy is a software Klee user (and hardware too) - see his quote at http://defectiverecords.com/klee/index2.html" click here for all posts featuring the software Klee including video.

Mystery KORG

Anyone ID this KORG?

via ultratendance

Update via abducted in the comments:
"hello,
nathanscribe (on vintagesynth.com forum) has all the details :

'It's a Korg LP-10 Electronic Piano. They were out around '81 I think.

There are 3 presets: Piano, Clav and E.P., which can be mixed together (on/off only, not variable level) - there are three sustain modes (gate, decay and release, basically) and a knob for the decay rate. There's a strange stepped slider for pitch control - you can shift the whole keyboard up to an octave up in semitones - and there's a 6-band EQ. Probably the best sounds use the built-in chorus, which has an on/off switch and rate control. It's pretty sweet, if a touch noisy.

There's not much interfacing - phones out, high/low mono out, and damper pedal input - I did see one with an extra socket on eBay once, but the owner had no idea what it was for. The LP-10 does have built-in speakers but they're a bit crappy.

It's pretty basic and cheap, the keyboard is synth-style and not weighted in any way; it sounds nice through proper speakers with a touch of reverb. Goes well with a stringer.'"

Update in via khoral

korg LP 10 analog piano

YouTube via abertronic — July 21, 2009 — "http://stores.ebay.com/abertronix
demo of korg lp10 .This is just a demo of the sound of this keyboard , not a demo of my skills as a keyboard player !!!"
Pics http://www.tonetweakers.com/used/korg_lp10.htm

VINTAGE ARP OMNI-2 49 KEY ANALOG SYNTH

via this auction

"HERE IS SOME INFO FROM ARP
The Omni keyboards are string synthesizers with four separate voices (bass, cello, viola, violin, each independently switchable) and a bass/synthesizer section. The string section has its own variable speed LFO, and attack/release envelopes. The synthesizer section has a VCF and its own ADSR envelope. The bass/synthesizer split is set to the lower one and a half octaves.

The Omni (model 2300) was ARP's best selling intstrument. Unlike the original, the Omni-2 has single triggering so that when any note is held down the VCF and VCA envelopes will not re-trigger. The original Omni had multiple triggering so that every time a key was depressed the envelopes were triggered."