MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, May 6, 2010


Thursday, May 06, 2010

little jam

little jam from Fear Konstruktor on Vimeo.


http://soundswamp.blogspot.com/ - video for upcoming album.

greightbit commodore 64 slick stick synth diy lofi noise box


via this auction
YouTube via greightbit — May 06, 2010 — "i fashioned a good ole 555 timer 8 voice synth into a commodore 64 slick stick casing... i added a pitch knob to give it that true mechanical mayhem sound, an 1/4" mono output so you can boost the spit out of it or run it through effects. it makes great 8 bitty lofi sounds. thanks

.o, i put an on/off switch to save battery life... runs on a internally housed 9v battery
... super small and light weight and a great addition to the live set."


360 Systems Oberhiem SEM 1978 Ad

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the full write-up.

Akai MPC 60 mk1 boom bap beat


YouTube via michal23pl — May 06, 2010 — "one of my oldschool beats created on mpc 60. this is a direct sound straight from mpc. no external effects or any editing. all sounds are extracted and chopped from vinyl records in a classic pitched-down 45rpm method to get that sweet nasty crunch;) hope you'll enjoy it."

YouHero - rehearsal of Palle Dahlstedt's "Short Term Memory"


YouTube via otoskope — May 06, 2010 — "Katarina Widell and Patrik Karlsson rehearse Palle Dahlstedt's piece Short Term Memory - Game Piece for Game Guitar.

YouHero is a project to turn the passive "musicianship" of a Guitar Hero player into something more creative - a real instrument using the Guitar Hero guitar as a controller. The guitar is connected directly to a laptop, running a custom software designed and programmed by Palle Dahlstedt, implemented in MaxMSP, Java and SynthMaker.

The YouHero project will tour around Sweden in 2010, on concert stages and in schools, encouraging kids to create their own music for this new instrument.

http://www.youhero.se

The premiere took place May 5th, 2010 at Pusterviksbaren, Göteborg, Sweden, and this is a rehearsal for that concert, filmed at Element Studio."

YouHero in Concert - Martin Q Larsson's Duello

"otoskope — May 06, 2010 — YouHero Concert Premiere at the Gothenburg Art Sound Festival (GAS) 2010. Patrik Karlsson and Katarina Widell perform Martin Q Larsson's piece Duello, originally written for conventional instruments. That makes it the worlds first transcription for the YouHero guitar.

YouHero is a project to turn the passive "musicianship" of a Guitar Hero player into something more creative - a real instrument using the Guitar Hero guitar as a controller. The guitar is connected directly to a laptop, running a custom software designed and programmed by Palle Dahlstedt, implemented in MaxMSP, Java and SynthMaker.

http://www.youhero.se

The YouHero project will tour around Sweden in 2010, on concert stages and in schools, encouraging kids to create their own music for this new instrument.

The premiere took place May 5th, 2010 at Pusterviksbaren, Göteborg, Sweden."

Moog Voyager Select Series Electric Blue

image via Jeff Laity

electro-music 2010 festival

via Greg Waltzer on Facebook.

"Anyone can participate in electro-music 2010 by joining the jam sessions, giving a demonstration, or volunteering to help with various tasks.

The electro-music festival provides a unique opportunity for musicians and electronic artists to present or perform their material for an enthusiastic and supportive audience. To give a musical or visual performance, presentation, seminar, or workshop follow the instructions below. The deadline for submissions is May 31. Submissions received after that time will be added to the waiting list. If there are any cancellations, artists may be selected from the waiting list.

Everyone who attends the festival will need to purchase tickets, including performing artists and volunteers. We regret that we cannot provide compensation for artists, or pay for travel expenses. Ticket packages with food and lodging are available. We strongly encourage full participation: plan to attend for all three days to support your fellow artists and to contribute to the sense of community. This makes the event more enjoyable for everyone. Highest priority for performance spots will go to artists who are fully involved.

1. Send an email here notifying us of your desire to participate in electro-music 2010 (don't erase the subject - that's how we know that you have read this page.)
2. Let us know the artist name under which you will perform. If you are part of a group, include the number and names of the other members who will be attending.
3. If you wish to perform a musical set, please send us an example of your music, or a link to a sample that we can download or listen to. (If you played at a previous electro-music festival, you can skip this step, unless you have new material that you would like us to hear.)
4. If you want to give a presentation, demo etc. give us a short description of your topic.
5. Let us know if you have any special requirements for equipment, staging, or setup time. (There will be a PA system, microphone, and projector in each room.)
6. We cannot promise specific time slots, but if you have schedule restrictions we will try to accommodate them. Please realize that if your availability is too restrictive, you may reduce your chance of being selected.
7. If you have physical materials for us to review (CDs, DVDs, press kit) send to the following address:

electro-music 2010
Attention: H. Moscovitz
944 Flexer Ave.
Allentown, PA 18103
USA

8. Please tell us the number of days you plan to attend.
9. We will notify everyone about their status by June 15 (accepted, waiting list, or not accepted.)
10. After being accepted, you must confirm that you will be attending."

Blacet Mini Wave Available in "board level only" Kit Form

via the Blacet newsletter:

"I've been getting a lot of requests for the Mini Wave from folks who want to make their own front panel to match a DIY or different format.

I've added two "board level only" options: one without the front panel, jacks, pots, knobs and one with the pots and knobs included.

All other parts and manual are included as with the complete kit.

Note that we can do repair work only on complete kits, so these partial kits are for serious and technically competent builders.

http://www.blacet.com/store2.html
"

iPhone directly generates CVs


Note this is from the iPhone to the modular direct with nothing in between the two.
Direct control of your modular via the iPhone or iPad.

YouTube via expertsleepers — May 06, 2010 — "Proof-of-concept of an iPhone directly controlling a modular synth, using the Expert Sleepers Silent Way AC Encoder technique as described here:

http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/siwa...

The original idea of this was to allow non-DC-coupled audio interfaces to be used with CV generation software such as Silent Way. Taken to its logical conclusion though, it provides a method to get CVs out of any audio device.

Silent Way is a suite of VST & AU plug-ins for controlling analogue synths directly from a DAW. See http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/sile... for more details."

Octave Plateau Voyetra 8 Synthesizer

via this auction

myVST Demo: Felix

myVST Demo: Felix from myVST on Vimeo.


More VST on: myvst.com
Felix the Octave Cat

Arturia Interview on Makingsound

This is a great interview. Don't miss it. You can find the interview in French here and Googlish here.

Pictured here:
- Vanessa Giraudet packing software.
- Vanessa Giraudet
- Richard Phan
- Philip Wicker at work on the keyboard version of Origin
- Bruno Pillet - Embedded System Engineer
- Frédéric Brun, President of Arturia
- The Prophet VS, Jupiter 8 and CS-80 originals, which have served as models
- A prototype of Origin

"Vanessa Arturia comes now in its eleventh year. I personally am arrival in September 2003, at the time of development of CS-80 and the Minimoog. Initially the team consisted of six or seven people, now it is twenty. And we will be required to expand the ranks, because there are staff planned for this year.

Vanessa's story begins with Arturia Storm, but it is truly our replica of the Moog Modular, which propelled the company. At the time, Bob Moog himself said he could not tell the difference between our software and its own synthesizer, which has contributed to our knowledge on the international stage. Encouraged by the positive feedback we have gradually expanded the range of "V", whose aim is to offer replicas of popular vintage synthesizers."





AKAI Pro SynthStation Sneak Peek


YouTube via AkaiProVideo — May 06, 2010 — "Here is a special advance look at SynthStation, Akai Pro's new synthesizer for iPhone and iPod Touch. Although it is an iPhone app, SynthStation works on the iPad too, which is shown in this video.

For more information visit: http://www.akaipro.com/synthstation"

Update:

AKAI SynthStation sneak peek 2

"AkaiProVideo — May 06, 2010 — One sneak peek wasn't enough so here's a second. This is the SynthStation app for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Although this runs on the iPad it is designed for iPhone/iPod Touch. The app is coming soon from Akai Professional."

AKAI SynthStation Sneak Peek 3

YouTube via AkaiProVideo — May 07, 2010 — "This shows the FX engine, sequence switching and the virtual MPC pads in SynthStation. SynthStation is a full synthesizer for iPhone and iPod Touch. Although it works on iPad (shown in the video), it is designed for iPhone.

For more information, visit http://www.akaipro.com/synthstation"

KORG KO-PRO Video


YouTube via KorgUSAVideos — May 06, 2010 — "This is a fantastic video starring the Korg Kaossilator Pro. This video was originally posted by Korg Inc. with Japanese titles. Now you can enjoy the English version!"

audioscan MILANO

audioscan MILANO - Noise transformed into ambient music from Tobor Experiment on Vimeo.


www.audioscan.it
YouTube via toborexperiment — May 06, 2010 — "audioscan is a multimedia interactive installation and a live performance combining music and video. Both are based on the sound mapping of Milano.
At the basis of audioscan there are 1.580 recordings and phonometric surveys gathered within the perimeter contained in the main ring road of Milano. audioscan puts itself up as a chance to reflect on the features of the sound surrounding us and the spaces we act in. A process of meeting and exchange between contemporary art, music and environmental themes, a meditation on soundscape and the auditive dimension of human experience, both on an aesthetic and a social perspective.
An ambitious cataloguing work and an environmental awakening project through the transformation of a waste product of technological society noise into an artwork.

Concept and art direction
Giorgio Sancristoforo

Music
Giorgio Sancristoforo and Giuseppe Cordaro (tobor experiment + con_cetta)

Video
Quayola

Production
AGON
Basemental

Organizational
Danilo Cardillo

Tech consultant
Massimo Marchi

Field recording
Diego Del Sarto
Alessandro Roggero
Luca DAloia
Eliana Varlaro
Dario Persi
Daniele Filaretti

Software & sound design
Giorgio Sancristoforo

Assistant sound designers
Diego Del Sarto
Alessandro Roggero

Touchscreen software
Daniele Pagliero

Catalog
Postmediabooks.it

Production assistants
Cecilia Vanoletti
Walter DAversa

Thanks to
Dalila Sena
Pietro Pirelli
Vittoria Broggini
Silvia Sartorio
Len Sasso
Simone Tosoni
Marco Fringuellino
Massimo Gardella
Olindo Genovese

further infos: www.audioscan.it"

Roland TR 808

via this auction

"original Roland TR 808

What has been done ?

★ power supply caps changed
★ all old Alps switches changed
★ cleaned and factory adjusted

Have a look at the pictures below to see what has been done.

If you want to have the 808 with Midi upgrade we can offer a CHD for EUR 149,- incl. work.

All original old caps and switches which were replaced will be included."

inside a Roland TR-808




Dave Smith Releases Mopho Keyboard

See this post for where you can find it. Official press release for the archives:

"New Analog Mono Synth is Full-Featured, Compact, Affordable

HALF MOON BAY, Calif.—May 5, 2010—Dave Smith Instruments has released a keyboard version of Mopho, DSI’s popular desktop synthesizer module. The Mopho Keyboard is a monophonic synthesizer with an all-analog signal path, an expanded user interface, and a full-sized, semi-weighted keyboard action.

From a functional perspective, the Mopho Keyboard does not do anything radically different. It is what most players desire and expect from an analog mono synth. DSI’s goal was ambitious in other ways, though. “It goes without saying that it had to sound good, but we’ve also managed to create a very portable, very playable instrument without sacrificing the performance features people want. And we did it without compromising and resorting to things like smaller, cheaper keys,” said founder Dave Smith. “At the same time, we recognize that the cost of analog synths has long been a barrier for many would-be players, so the challenge was to make the Mopho Keyboard available at a price more people can afford. As I’ve said before, designing synthesizers is great, but it’s hearing what people do with them that makes it really fun.”

DSI’s Andrew McGowan added, “When we released the Mopho module we heard from many people that it was not just their first analog synthesizer, but their first hardware synthesizer. And that after experiencing a real analog synth they finally ‘got it.’ We hope the Mopho Keyboard gives even more people an opportunity to ‘get it.’”

The Mopho Keyboard’s voice architecture is essentially the same as DSI’s Mopho and Tetra desktop synthesizer modules. It features two oscillators, two sub-octave generators, selectable 2- or 4-pole low-pass filter, feedback, and a ton of modulation options, including three envelope generators, four LFOs, and a 16 x 4 step sequencer. It has a full-sized, semi-weighted, 32-note keyboard with velocity and aftertouch and full-sized pitch and modulation wheels. The Poly Chain feature enables expanded polyphony using other DSI synths. For example, combining a Mopho Keyboard with a Tetra results in a very portable five-voice poly synth. Other features include USB and the ability to process external audio through Mopho’s filter and VCA.

The Mopho Keyboard measures approximately 18.65" L x 11.1" W x 3.6" H (47.4 cm x 28.2 cm x 9.1 cm) and weighs under 10 pounds (~4.5 kg).

The Mopho Keyboard offers excellent value for classic analog sound in a modern, space-saving package. It is available now with an MSRP of $879.00 and an MAP of $799.00.

Download high resolution photos from www.dsisynth.com/photos.htm.

About Dave Smith Instruments
Launched in 2002, Dave Smith Instruments is helmed by legendary musical instrument designer Dave Smith. Dave’s many accomplishments include the creation of the Prophet-5—the world’s first fully programmable polyphonic synthesizer—and his legacy as the primary driving force behind MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface). Dave Smith Instruments’ products are used by an ever-increasing roster of well-known musicians and are available from music retailers worldwide. Instruments include the versatile analog/digital hybrid Evolver synthesizers and the Prophet ’08. Dave Smith Instruments is based in Northern California, where the instruments are also manufactured. For more information, visit www.davesmithinstruments.com.



Specifications
• Monophonic analog synthesizer
• 100% analog signal path
• Two oscillators capable of producing sawtooth, triangle, saw/triangle, and variable pulse width
square waves, with hard sync
• One classic Curtis low-pass filter (switchable 2- or 4-pole) with audio rate modulation, self-
oscillating in 4-pole mode
• Analog VCAs
• Three envelope generators (ADSR plus delay) • Two sub-octave generators (one octave down and two octaves down)
• Feedback loop with programmable level and gain
• White noise generator
• 4 LFOs
• Gated 16 x 4 step sequencer (one sequence per program)
• Arpeggiator
• Glide (portamento): separate rates per oscillator
• 32-note (F to C) semi-weighted keyboard action with velocity and aftertouch
• Spring-loaded pitch wheel
• Fully programmable with three banks of 128 programs (384 total)
• Free downloadable software editor for Mac OS and Windows
• Dimensions: approximately 18.65" L x 11.1" W x 3.6" H (47.4 cm x 28.2 cm x 9.1 cm)
• Weight: 9.4 lb. (4.25 kg)

Ins and Outs
• USB type B receptacle
• MIDI In, Out/Thru, and Poly Chain
• Audio input: 1/4" unbalanced
• Left and Right audio outputs: 1/4" unbalanced
• Sustain pedal input
• Expression pedal/control voltage (3.3 VDC max.) input
• Headphone output: 1/4" stereo phone jack
Includes power supply for 100V – 240V AC operation and operation manual."



circuit bent midi data


YouTube via spunkytoofers — May 06, 2010 — "yamaha pss790's sequencer information being circuit bent in conjunction with bends effecting that data as well. yamaha mu5 is synched via midi and played multi-timbrally with some channels muted.

for more information on each device: http://www.spunkytoofers.com"

AmpliTube iRig - plug your guitar into your iPhone and rock out!


YouTube via ikmultimedia — May 06, 2010 — "http://www.amplitube.com/irig

AmpliTube iRig is a combination of an easy-to-use instrument interface adapter and guitar and bass tone mobile software.

With AmpliTube iRig, you can plug your guitar into your iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad and jam anywhere with world class guitar and bass tone right in the palm of your hand - from the leader in studio-class guitar and bass software.
Simply plug the iRig interface into your mobile device, plug your instrument into the appropriate input jack, plug in your headphones, amp or powered speakers, download AmpliTube for iPhone Free and start rocking!
Youll have at your fingertips the sound and control of 3 recombinable simultaneous stompbox effects + amplifier + cabinet + microphone just like a traditional guitar or bass stage rig!

Add amps and effects as you need them — you can expand your rig with up to 10 stomps, 5 amps, 5 cabinets and 2 microphones in the AmpliTube iRig app custom shop."

"AmpliTube for iPhone

At the core of the AmpliTube iRig System is AmpliTube - the leader in gear modeling software for professional recording studios.

Now AmpliTube for iPhone gives you the same incredible ultra-realistic sound and modeling accuracy of its Mac/PC applications in a convenient mobile platform app.

With AmpliTube for iPhone, you’ll have an entire guitar/bass rig at your fingertips, comprised of 3 recombinable simultaneous stompbox effects, an amp-head plus cabinet and a microphone.

With AmpliTube for iPhone fully loaded, you will be able to choose between 5 amps (clean, crunch, lead, metal, bass) with full controls, 10 stompbox effects (delay, flanger, phaser, overdrive, distortion, filter, wah, fuzz, octaver, chorus), 5 cabinets and 2 microphones (dynamic and condenser).

Plus, AmpliTube for iPhone features a chromatic digital tuner and a metronome. You can also import and play with songs or backing tracks with real time effects, and create, save and recall up to 36 presets on the fly!

* Real time guitar and bass mobile multiFX app
* Full rig made by 3 simultaneous stompboxes + amp + cabinet + mic
* 10 Stomps, 5 Amps, 5 Cabinets, 2 Mics available
* Import and play with songs or backing tracks with real time effects
* 36 presets can be saved/recalled on the fly
* Includes tuner/metronome
* Free, LE and Full versions available
* Free and LE versions expandable with a-la-carte downloadable gear
* Same low-latency as Mac/PC systems

AmpliTube for iPhone will be available in 3 versions: FREE, LE and FULL.

The free version will include 2 stompboxes, 1 amp+cabinet, 2 microphones. The LE version will include 4 stompboxes, 1 amp+cabinet, 2 microphones for $2.99 / €2.39. More gear can be added to FREE and LE through an in-app purchase of a-la-carte models with stompboxes costing $2.99 / €2.39 each and amplifiers+cabinets for $4.99 / €3.99 each. AmpliTube FULL will include the entire collection of available gear with 10 stompboxes, 5 amps+cabinets and 2 microphones for $19.99 / €15.99."

Alesis Andromeda A6 Analogue Synth

via this auction




Peavey DPM 3 Synthesizer Owners Manual

via this auction

There's not much out there on the Peavey DPM line of synths. I did a quick search for Peavey DPM on YouTube and found only one video below. The Peavey line of synths always intrigued me. They also made an all analog synth called the Peavey Paradox. Only a couple exist.


Peavey SP Genesis Chillout

YouTube via Znnib — February 07, 2009 — "A nice relaxed chillout session using as a lead the Peavey DPM SP sample synth. The samples are mostly the Genesis sample that Peavey provides. There are a few other instruments used for the backing."

Alesis A6 Andromeda Synthesizer

via this auction

Dave smith instruments voice board


via this auction

"Dave Smith Instruments 4 voice board. I acquired this board as new for a synth repair project tha never came to be. I think this goes to the poly evolver rack."

SEIKO DS-250 strange additive synth vintage 80s


via this auction

"SEIKO DS-250 is digital additive synthesizer
it's extremely rare and most strange japanese digital synthesizer
made by SEIKO(world famous watch&clock company) 1985 Japan

DS-250 was used by Jean Michel Jarre

very limited quantities were made
so i'ts very hard to find even in Japan nowadays...
this is your first and last chance to get this vintage bizarre synth!

in '80s,only very few and super expensive synth has additive synthesis function
such like FAIRLIGHT CMI,Kurzweil K150..
then SEIKO released this additive synth DS-250 into market
why famous watch&clock company did made synthesizer?
I don't know but this synth is really cool and strange instruments!

DS-250's sound is very unique and original it's none like other digital synth same time(DX7 etc)
it reminds me KRAFTWERK's synth sounds these days(tour de france,expo 2000)
beautiful clear and exotic additive digital sound,bit like today's additive synth KAWAI K5000

SEIKO DS-250 has 2 independent sound section
both sound1 and sound2 has 16 sounds and each control section
volume,sustain,pitch modulation(including delay mode switch)
and each MIDI channel selector on side panel

you can use these two sound section in 3 modes
normal,key split and sound mix
in sound mix mode,you can creates more complex sound using two sound section

and you can control harmony and detune with cool 2 color LED bar
it add more unique and rich harmony to your sound

internal chorus effects add unique spacy stereo chorus to sound

it also has key transpose and pitch bend wheel and internal stereo speakers

two side panel has MIDI IN/OUT/THRU,sound1 & sound2 separate output,midi channel selector
pitch,phone out,stereo output,mono output,sustain,expression,AC jack.

SEIKO DS-250 has expandable with two expander unit called DS-310 and DS-320(both not including this auction)
DS-310 is a programmer for additive synthesis
it allows you to creates additive synth sound from scratch
using big LCD display and slider,super cool unit!
DS-320 is a digital sequencer
so SEIKO DS-250 has connector for these units on the back panel

item is used good condition and working
comes with original AC adaptor,no manual

this is japanese 100V product,so you need voltage transformer to use in your country."

RED DARKSTAR 8 VOICE POLYPHONIC DIGITAL SYNTHESIZER

via this auction
"Analog sounds are created by DSP-based analog modeling which means you'll get reliable and clean analog-type synth sounds in a professional instrument. The Darkstar features 2 oscillators per voice, 5-part multitimbral set-up, joystick mixing for oscillators, ring modulation, filter resonance and pink/white/blue noise generators. There are 14 knobs, all of which transmit MIDI data and provide instant hands-on access to the filters and envelopes. The two LFOs and two envelope generators provide plenty of modulation abilities for the oscillators, pulse-width and filter. The filter offers high-, low- and band-Pass filtering with a 12dB/oct slope. Includes AC Adapter and maunal. See photos for more details!

Features:
* Polyphony - 8 voices
o Oscillators - 2 per voice (Osc 1: continuously variable between Sawtooth and square/pulse; OSC 2: Formant or pink / white / blue noise); hard sync-able
* LFO - 2 with separate speed and delay controls (Ramp, Triangle, Square, Sine, Pulse, Sample & hold, Random waveforms)
* MIDI sync-able
o Effects - Auto-Panning, Tremolo, Fixed frequency Ring Modulation, Portamento
o Filter - 12dB/oct resonant with low-, high- and band-pass
o Keyboard - None
o Memory - 64 patches
o Control - MIDI (5-parts)
o Date Produced - 1999"






Roland MC-202 Analogue Synth with Original Box

via this auction

"The MC202 is a sequencer and monophonic analogue SH101 style synth with 32 micro buttons arranged like a standard keyboard. This Roland unit Includes a 2 channel sequencer- With 2 sets of CV/Gate connectors on the back of the unit—This allows the unit to control another Synth that contains a CV input. It is designed as a monophonic analog synthesizer similar to the TB-303 but without the “accent” IT contains a Curtis CEM - 24dB Low Pass filter. Unlike the 303."




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