MATRIXSYNTH: Saturday, April 24, 2010

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Grain Main Frame

via Jeremy Wentworth
"I just released an easy-to-use granular sample player

Quickly drag and drop sample(s)
Includes several homemade and unique samples
Layer them with multiple instances
Record/Playback mouse movements (like a Kaoss pad)
Granulate them (alter rate, interval, loop points, randomization, pan)
Control parameters with OSC from an iPhone
Runs on multiple platforms (Java application)
Just version 1.0 so there are more features to come… "

Download on jeremywentworth.com here.

chipPad 1.1 Beta Demo

chipPad 1.1 Beta Demo from earsmack on Vimeo.

"Visit earsmack.com/ for more info

Here is a quick little jam with one of my demo tunes using chipPad 1.1 beta 1. Hopefully in a few days this update will be submitted to the app store. Please excuse my lack of rhythm in the middle :-)

Changes in this version include:

- Tracks no longer mute (until the next quantize point) when re-triggered, now they keep on playing and it sounds much more musical
- There are per-track mute and solo buttons on the Mix page (that are saved with the session so you can start tracks out muted or soloed)
- Track numbers, mute group numbers, mute/solo status and track audio file name are now optionally displayed on the playing surface
- Microfades are applied to audio to avoid clicks when musically appropriate. The more you play towards the top of a cell, the more the microfade will occur. Play towards the bottom of a cell to apply less microfade. You can hear this about half-way through the video where I have the bottom-most (from my perspective) track playing and I'm moving my finger up and down the cells.
- Whenever you quit the app your current configuration will be saved so you won't lose your work by accident.
- Various other optimizations and tweaks.

Please send your comments and suggestions and follow us on Twitter @earsmack for updates. Thanks for all the great support!"

ChipPad on iTunes

Sequential Circuits Pro One Demo #1

YouTube via drivemyrocket — November 16, 2008 — "Playing around with the various functions on a SCI Pro-One. It is being sequenced through Logic via a Kenton Pro-Solo MkII."

roland svc 350

YouTube via drivemyrocket — July 08, 2009 —

cr78 demo

drivemyrocket — June 26, 2008 — demonstartion of a roland cr-78

MOV05F.mp4

YouTube via drivemyrocket — April 23, 2010 —

MOV063.mp4

YouTube via drivemyrocket — April 24, 2010 —

via this auction

MOV065.mp4

The Jen SX1000 Part 2

YouTube via AutomaticGainsay — April 24, 2010 —

"Here is part two of a two-part series demonstrating the sound and functionality of the Jen SX1000 analog monophonic single-oscillator synthesizer."

Part 1 here

"Cory Flanigan" - Old Juice - Thornz Bar - APR '10

YouTube via lilboomerblue — April 23, 2010 — "WTF!"

via Suit & Tie Guy

"My friend Cory Flanigan (drummer in the Suit & Tie Guy Band) decided a while back that he wanted to play solo drums and synthesisers, and has been learning about and acquiring tools and such for a year or so and finally we have some U-Toob video to post. 4 voices of a Korg RADIAS controlled from a TrapKat integrated into his drum kit. there are no laptops or tapes or sequencing besides what's in the RADIAS."

Synth Wars

YouTube via raulsworldofsynths — April 24, 2010 — "Just downloaded a cool application, Sketch Nation Shooter, that creates a game from user generated images. Drew some waveforms, sine,square, triangle, and noise. And it made a game.Pretty fun. Music is not my originals but is included in game."

Origenes (Plogue Bidule + 2 Doepfer Dark Energy + Audacity)

YouTube GruithuisenCityMan — April 24, 2010 — "Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie and this music. The music has been made with Plogue Bidule sequencing a Doepfer Dark Energy. Another one is played by hand. The sounds of these 2 Doepfer Dark Energy has been reintroducted into Plogue Bidule in order to permit to a long delay to be added. The all thing has been made in one take and has been a bit edited with Audacity (compression, short stereo delay and pitch downshifting added). Enjoy !"

KORG monotron (modified)

YouTube via denha — April 24, 2010 — "Added the selection switch for LFO-EG Modification instruction by masa921"

NOVATION KS4 ( X K STATION ) Synth Va Demostration Part 1 by S4K

YouTube via Space4Keys — December 17, 2009 — "Demostration
Keyboard: Novation KS4
Patches: presets

Performed by Sion Aries

www.space4keys.com
www.keyboardsolo.com"

Peavey Spectrum Synth Demo #2

YouTube via stuthomson — April 24, 2010

"Released in 1995, the Spectrum Synth Digital Module was a marketing failure due to the tedium required to program it with the PC1600 slider panel. Sliders were not labelled and you had to scroll through menus. No software was released with it. Has 4 oscillators and over 100 waveforms (no kidding). No internal effects so this recording was made using a Lexicon chorus with a touch of reverb. I took down my demo #1 'cause it was mono and it sukt." Part 1 here

ORIGINAL S-900 VIDEO MANUAL Parts 1 - 7

YouTube via rhythmonster — March 16, 2010 —

"Original AKAI S-900 video manual. Dubbed off the VHS."

via Failed Muso

mims oscillator deluxe by properboy

YouTube via theproperboy — April 24, 2010 — "yet another mims oscillator build from properboy hand-made noise. more circuits can be found at: www.properboy.com"

On The Run

YouTube via theDarkMechanics — April 24, 2010 — "New addition to the family! Presenting lil TB 303 and his brother the TR 606. A Yamaha CS50 joins the group to complete the trio. Just for the youtube posse!"

夕暮れ時の豆腐屋はモノトロンと共に

YouTube via jetdaisuke — April 24, 2010 — "http://webdog.be/archives/10425_05191...
豆腐屋さんの担ぎ売り。その懐かしい真鍮ラッパの音も今ではなかなか聴くことができません。そこで、最新のシンセサイザー KORG monotron を使って再現してみることにしました。口上で使っているのは潜水艦型のカズーです。"

00019.MTS

YouTube via ASUKLTD — April 24, 2010 — TERESHKOVA

Rhodes Chroma Expander

via this auction

"Fully serviced and upgraded Rhodes Chroma Expander in excellent condition cosmetically and electronically.

Upgraded with David Clarke's Chroma CPU Plus (CC+) and Luca Sasdelli's switching power supply replacement.

For full details of these excellent upgrades and everything else you've ever wanted to know (and more) about the Rhodes Chroma, please visit Chris Ryan's superb www.rhodeschroma.com."

inside a Chroma

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Roland MC-202 with MIDI and Original Box

via this auction

"It has midi professionally installed which lets you run the MC202 off your midi sequences instead of having to tediously program with the internal sequencer. Everything works perfectly and it looks great as well. Comes with original box! Nice collector's item. The midi upgrade along costs $250, and Mc-202's regularly go for up to $600. See pictures below.

Have midi installed in this is great, it gives you several improvements.

There are two midi modes:
Mode 1 Regular CV - you can run both cv/gate in and out from the 202. The 202 keypad works.
Mode 2 Midi mode channel 1- runs the mc202 with the midi AND lets you use it as a midi-cv converter. CV in is disabled in this mode and the keypad is disabled. The best part is portamento will be in effect if you turn the knob and trigger it with midi (similar to what an sh-101 can do if you run it on cv/gate).
Then each time you press the little button on the front, the assigned midi channel goes up 1. So if you are in mode 2 and press the button 3 times, midi in is received on channel 4.
To reset to mode 1, you hold the button for a couple of seconds.

The only downside is there is no compartment for batteries, as that's where the midi was installed, but considering the added midi-cv capabilities, it's not a big loss. Also, when triggering the mc202 with an external cv/gate, I find there is a slight delay in the note, which I have read is due to the internal wiring which goes through a microprocessor. The midi in solves this issue as it triggers the notes right away.

Power supply is not included, but it runs off any standard 9v adapter."

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Rare Korg MicroKorg Reverse Keys Limited Edition

via this auction

connecting two monotrons

YouTube via jetdaisuke — April 24, 2010 — "KORG monotron can behave as a filter effector.
My friend CardiacTranse was connecting 2 monotrons and playing them at ramen shop."

korg ds-10 track 47

YouTube via korgds10 — April 24, 2010 — "Pure unaltered Korg DS-10 tune. More DS-10 stuff at http://korgds-10.blogspot.com."

KORG MS2000 (Official Demo 1)

YouTube via DIGITALSCREAMS — April 24, 2010 — "Rare promotional CD for the Japan release of the Korg MS2000 (circa 2000). Some of the sounds may have found their way onto the US and JP websites...but many have never been heard before. Includes a second part...."

Korg MS2000 (Official Demo 2)

Derek Revell's EMS VSC3 Clone Project

Full details on Derek Revell's website. PCBs are now available if you'd like to make your own EMS Synthi A or VCS3 clone.

The bottom image here is the clone.

"I have made the clone , using the dimensions of the original VCS3 they are H 44cm x W 43cm x D 42cm.

The panels sizes are upper W 40cm x H 32cm x 2mm and the lower panel is W 40cm H 30cm x 2mm.

The VCS3 clone is complete on 16/03/2010, but needs fully calibrating, as there are some differences with the pots and internal wiring.

I was fortunate enough to obtain the almost complete circuit diagrams of the VCS3/Synthi A, unfortunately there are so many errors in the drawings, compared with the actual circuit boards, and the internal wiring of the patch panel and front panel potentiometers that I decided to completely re-draw the originals, a very time consuming task, I have also finished the track layouts of the three main PCB's."

via this electro-music.com thread

lofi diy slinky spring reverb experiment - with shs-10 and Noise Hero

YouTube via ChrisLody — April 24, 2010 — "Sorry for the volume fluctuations and distortion in this video, i did my best to even them out a little.

I had a play around with this after finding this article on how to build it:
http://www.nicolascollins.com/texts/T...
From here:
http://www.nicolascollins.com/

The video show the dry output of the keytar and Noise Hero then wet through the diy reverb , which is basically just a slinky taped to a speaker with a contact mic mounted on it but it can make some pretty cool noises which remind me of the reverb in old dub records. Sounds pretty good with drums going through it which i forgot to do here. I found i got the best results with the mic near the speaker as quite a lot of the dry sound makes it to the contact mic and mixes with the reverb. Also i found it best to gather enough of the slinky at the top to allow space between the coil at the bottom to prevent any resonant rattling. It can make some very star wars like sound effects when manipulating the spring by hand too.

For more info on the Noise Hero, go here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd9QBB..."

Tereshkova demo #01: Used with Oberkorn sequencer

YouTube via ASUKLTD — April 24, 2010 — "Tereshkova modular synth and Oberkorn sequencer. First ever demo."

The DeLorean of Moog-format cabinet rails

via Suit & Tie Guy

Moog Taurus 3 Test Drive on Amazona.de

German
Googlish

pics and samples on site

via Marko of RetroSound.de
(this Retrosound)

The Dirty-Carter E.S.G.I. and a few friends

flickr by Chris_Carter_

"A quick shot of the new Dirty-Carter Experimental Sound Generating Instrument while putting it through its paces. It's sitting next to a circuit-bent Korg Koassilator and a Bugbrand Postcard Weevil, the rest are listed in the Flikr tags column on the right.
Sound and video clips to follow soonish... and it will be on sale later this year.

Tech details:
The Dirty Carter Experimental Sound Generating Instrument uses a dual 4-stage shift register. Each register is controlled independently. Two oscillators are used per register: one as a clock, the other as input data that is cascaded through the four stages. The outputs from the stages are mixed together. A fast clock rate produces a crude form of wavetable synthesis, whilst a slow clock rate creates audible pulses and clicks. The clock speed and the data input’s frequency are controlled by touch electrodes/pads. By tilting the instrument, sound from both the 4-stage shift registers can be mixed together. Glitchy noise, deep drones and percussive peeps!

Many more photos here: www.flickr.com/photos/asmo23/sets/72157623790962897/"

Update:

Dirty-Carter Experimental Sound Generating Instrument test

Dirty-Carter Experimental Sound Generating Instrument test from Chris Carter on Vimeo.

"A short video* of the new Dirty-Carter Experimental Sound Generating Instrument (E.S.G.I.) while putting it through its paces.

*My apologies for the thin sounding mono audio.

Tech details:
The Dirty Carter Experimental Sound Generating Instrument uses a dual 4-stage shift register. Each register is controlled independently. Two oscillators are used per register: one as a clock, the other as input data that is cascaded through the four stages. The outputs from the stages are mixed together. A fast clock rate produces a crude form of wavetable synthesis, whilst a slow clock rate creates audible pulses and clicks. The clock speed and the data input’s frequency are controlled by touch electrodes/pads. By tilting the instrument, sound from both the 4-stage shift registers can be mixed together. Glitchy noise, deep drones and percussive peeps!"

Jurgen Haible (JH) Build Pictures

via this electro-music.com thread where you'll find who's whose and more.

http://www.jhaible.de/

Q107 Filter

flickr by brotherloco
(click for more)

Get in touch

Get in touch from Matthijs Munnik on Vimeo.

"In between performance and installation, this living interface
questions the way we deal with new interactions. Creating sound by touching bodies, while transforming humans into objects. And back again?

For more info, download the info sheet here mediafire.com/?mmynngmokmt"

ElectricSun ‘I Love Acid’ T-shirt

via ElectricSun
"Cast your mind back, if you can, to 1988 and the (second) ‘Summer of Love’. Illegal parties were being hosted in inconspicuous venues up and down the country and the headline-grabbing acid house phenomenon was everywhere. Drug use and police raids fuelled negative press coverage, but the psychedelic sound of acid house had a defining role in the development of electronic music and became a part of music history.

Rather than focusing on the narcotic, this ElectricSun T-shirt is dedicated to the machine that made it all possible over 20 years ago – the Roland TB-303. The unique squelchy sound of the 303 dominated the latter part of the 80’s club and rave culture, and still continues to appear on tracks to this day. As well as acid house, 303 basslines could also be heard on more radio-friendly tunes such as Shannon’s ‘Let the Music Play‘,

Heaven 17’s ‘Let Me Go‘,

and Orange Juice’s ‘Rip It Up‘."

Some samples on site.

STG Rack

via the STG Soundlabs homepage

MOOG SOURCE With Extra Technology Transplant Membrane

via this auction

"ORIGINAL OWNER GAVE ME ALSO SPARE MEMBRANE PANEL WHICH I AM NOT SELLING - I AM GIVING IT FOR FREE TO WHOEVER BUYS MOOG SOURCE. I DIDN'T INSTALL THIS SPARE MEMBRANE, DIDN'T TEST IT ( EVEN IT LOOKS COOL AND BRIGHT AND IT WILL IMPROVE THE LOOK OF THE SYNTH ) BECAUSE I CAN'T SEE THE POINT WHILE ORIGINAL MEMBRANE STILL WORKS FINE."

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KAWAI K500S ADVANCED ADDITIVE SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

Vintage EML200 Blue Synth

via this auction
"This is a very rare collectible synth. Quite unusual and should reside in a museum or vintage synth collection. Only a few hundred EML200's were made. This unit requires a tube (easily accessed in the rear), and is sold as is. This EML200 synthesizer is vintage. It's a hybrid cross: a synth with cable patches (not included) much like an ARP 2600 or Moog, and a piece of test equipment . The sound possibilities are truly amazing. The tone of this EML200 is very different from that of any other synth made. Vintage 1970s. Even has a built-in spring reverb. More valuable than the silver model. It's a great stand alone unit- or patch your other equipment through it. It looks cool just sitting there! Mic preamp for external sounds. Patch them through the high pass and low pass filters, 3 oscillators, ring modulators. Here's a detailed list:

-Master oscillator
sine, triangle, square wave outputs (2 each)
noise source (2 outs)
course and fine frequency knobs
-VCO 1
center frequency
2 swing (frequency modulation) knobs
2 swing input jacks
2 outs
-VCO 2
center frequency
2 swing (frequency modulation) knobs
2 swing input jacks
2 outs
-Spring Reverb
input
depth
gain
2 outs
-Switch - you can switch between 2 input signals

A on time
A gain
B on time
B gain
ins for A and B
2 outs
pulse input for external clocking
-High Pass Filter
-Low Pass Filter
-Wave Shaper
-Sample and Hold "sampler", in and 2 outs
-Envelope generator
attack, decay, rate, duration
envelope output
carrier and modulator ins
-Modes: manual, auto, ring modulation, amplitude modulation
manual push button
pulse input for external triggering
-Mixers and Pan
6 channel mixer
gain for each channel
2 sets of 3 ins with pan for each set
left, stereo and right outputs (2 each)
-Ring Modulator 2
modulator and carrier ins
gain
2 outs
-Microphone amplifier
2 ins, hi, med and lo outs, gain knob"

Korg ER-1 MK II

via this auction

E-MU Emax II

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

SN 0500641

"E-Mu Emax II 16-Bit Digital Sound System. This model is 2201...

The operating system is 2.14. Included with the keyboard are an OS 2.14 boot disk, the original power cable, the original manual, two MIDI cables, two 1/4" audio cables, and a padded gig bag. The serial number is 0500641.

The E-Mu Emax II is a 1MB mono 16-bit sampler. Its maximum sample rate is 39kHz but it can play back samples created at 44.1kHz. The filter is 24dB/oct and, while digital, sounds as good as analog. It is also controllable in real-time, which at the time was a major breakthrough. The Emax II also has very robust SCSI implementation that makes it compatible with many external drives (Syquest removable media, MO drives, CD drives, and hard drives with a maximum partition of 540MB). It can send and receive clock signals. When slaved, it accepts 24, 48, or 96 ppq with pulses at least 1ms wide and 1 to 5 volts. When sending clock, it sends 24 ppq at 5 volts and 6ms wide.

The sample time on the Emax II with 1MB is 26.1 seconds (20.000kHz), 23.7 seconds (22.050kHz), 18.9 seconds (27.778kHz), 16.8 seconds (31.250kHz), & 13.4 seconds (39.0625kHz).

There are also some undocumented, hidden features on this keyboard, available by selecting the master module. Select it and then choose option 9. Then choose 9 again even though only 1-8 are offered as selections. When prompted for a password, enter 3629 (EMAX on the touchpad). Here are the undocumented functions. Experiment freely!

Features:
5 Octave velocity sensitive keyboard
14 Velocity curves
Velocity control over Volume, Amplitude Attack, Filter Cutoff, Filter Q, and Filter Attack
3.5" Floppy disk drive (double sided, double density disks)
Internal and external SCSI connection (internal HD power supply)
32 Character Backlit LCD
RS-422 Computer Interface port
MIDI In
MIDI Out/Thru
Programmable Arpeggiator
16 Track Sequencer
1/4" Clock In
1/4" Clock Out
2 Programmable wheels (real-time pitch, cutoff, attack, level, and LFO modulation control)

2 1/4" Footswitch Ins
1 1/4" Foot pedal In
1 1/4" Audio In
1 Stereo 1/4" Headphone Out
1 1/4" Mono Mix Out
2 1/4" (1 stereo pair) Outs
6 1/4" (3 stereo pair) Sub Outs: L and R stereo or Tip-output and Ring-effect return

For more information, please refer to the PDF Operations Manual [link].
Please check out the Emax User's Group. It features a wealth of information, tips, and reviews.
Here are some samples in Emax format to get you started right away."

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Future Retro Revolution Mk1 with Decay Mode Toggle Switch

via this auction
" Future Retro analog synthesizer with a powerful liquid acid 303 sound and interface. studio use only. excellent condition. comes with power adaptor & original manual
note: an inclusion of a hidden toggle switch to access the two decay modes (tb303 and revolution mode see pic)

white one with wood ends, great unit for acid sounds like a tb303 but with very powerful sequencer that allows remixing of your patterns and puts out CV & GATE and DINSYNC 24 to allow control older synthesizers and keep your drum machines in sync.
also has stereo outputs to allow wet dry mixing between the voltage control oscillator and dual effects.

note for this unit, it's clean and works great but i have added a hidden toggle switch to allow selection between tb303 decay mode and revolution decay mode. its basically a sustain switch for longer notes that either trail off or hold till the next note is triggered. it's not really a modification just access to an internal selectable jumper. its a quality alps switch."

Sequential Circuits Pro-One

via this auction

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Moog Moogerfooger delay in loop of delay

YouTube via inanaloghaze — April 24, 2010 — "104z in loop of 104z in loop of 104z. (3 total) No instruments. All effects. 100% analog. CV bliss."

"Chance" by TSF

YouTube via TheSynthFreq — April 23, 2010 — "Hi. This a new song written 4-24-10. This is just an idea for the moment, this had been in my mind, bugging me all day. I wrote a new drum pattern for the EMX-1 and wrote the song around it. I attempted to play a realistic bass line, live which was fun. The rest of the song has the bass programmed from the EMX-1 into the DX-9. The patch used was #10. The Alpha Juno-1 patch is the same used in "1983" [posted here], I find it fits well in the song. Synths used: D-50, Alpha Juno-1, DX-9, CZ-5000, EMX-1.
Please enjoy! :)"

128 Livid Enclosure for Starfire Boards

YouTube via StarfireMX — April 23, 2010 — Just an over view of the Livid Enclosure kit.

Korg Monopoly broken !

YouTube via fuckingharpsichord — April 24, 2010 — "Can someone help me with this crappy situation ? Please watch the movie for my constations"

Circuit bent monotron (w/ iELECTRIBE)

YouTube via Denkitribe — April 24, 2010 — "Good news for circuit benders. This is the most hackable synthesizer ever."

iElectribe on iTunes
iPads on Ebay
Not seeing the monotron on Ebay yet and Novamusik has them listed on presale.

Unboxing KORG monotron

YouTube via karenevil — April 24, 2010 — "Unboxing and trying brand-new KORG monotron. Tiny, cheap but good fat sound. This video was recorded live on Ustream and edited for YouTube. .. by the way this BGM sound was recorded with KORG new SG1D and microKORG."

Drumaxx Tutorials - Chapter One: Drumaxx Overview

YouTube via imageline — April 24, 2010 — "An introduction and an interface overview of Image Line's Drumaxx."

Drumaxx Tutorials - Chapter Two: Working with Drum Pads

imageline — April 24, 2010 — Learn how to work with Drumaxx's 16 drum sample pads

Drumaxx Tutorials - Chapter Three: Mallet & Membrane

imageline — April 23, 2010 — Use Drumaxx's Mallet & Membrane Section controls to adjust physical characteristics of your drum kits as well as the sticks or brushes used to play them!

Drumaxx Tutorials - Chapter Four: EQ & Output

imageline — April 23, 2010 — Use Drumaxx's EQ filters to control the sound your drum kit piece by piece.

Drumaxx Tutorials - Chapter Five: Velocity Mapping

imageline — April 23, 2010 — Use Drumaxx's Velocity Mapper to add spice to your drums by varying the velocity of your MIDI notes.

Update:

Drumaxx Tutorials - Chapter Six: Pattern Sequencer One

"imageline — May 10, 2010 — First look at the Pattern Sequencer in Drumaxx. Covering: Pattern Length & Note Triggers"

Drumaxx Tutorials - Chapter Seven: Pattern Sequencer Part Two