MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, September 16, 2010


Thursday, September 16, 2010

New 2010 Vako Orchestron Disc - SOLO FEMALE VOICE


YouTube via optigandotcom | September 13, 2010

"Now available at http://www.optigan.com/shoptigan

Now available! A new release in our line of Vako Orchestron discs, SOLO FEMALE VOICE. It's unlikely that there will be sufficient demand to do a second run of 30 of these discs, so your best bet is to buy as many of these as you need while you can! Any future additional copies will most likely be done as one-offs, which are twice as expensive to produce, and thus will cost twice as much.

SOLO FEMALE VOICE is an entirely NEW sound for the Orchestron. Tara Busch of analogsuicide.com lent us her vocal cords once again for a sound similar to, but not exactly the same as the vocal sound on our Optigan "Minimalism" disc. This sound features a consistent "ahh" over the entire range. Please excuse my awful playing here, which is just a quick noodle to demonstrate the sound!

PLEASE NOTE: This disc WILL NOT play properly in an Optigan! They WILL play, but the sounds will NOT be mapped correctly to the keyboard- they will be mapped mostly haphazardly across the chord buttons. Please don't order this disc expecting to easily use it in an Optigan. In the future we will be porting the Orchestron sounds to the Optigan- please be patient! :)

Stay tuned for more Orchestron discs, both new and remastered titles!"

New 2010 Remastered Vako Orchestron Disc - ORGAN

optigandotcom | September 13, 2010

"Now available at http://www.optigan.com/shoptigan

Now available for pre-order! A new release in our line of remastered Vako Orchestron discs, ORGAN. It's unlikely that there will be sufficient demand to do a second run of 25 of these discs, so your best bet is to buy as many of these as you need while you can! Any future additional copies will most likely be done as one-offs, which are twice as expensive to produce, and thus will cost twice as much.

ORGAN is remastered from the original Orchestron master tapes. Our version is quite a bit brighter than the original. Please excuse my awful playing here, which is just a quick noodle to demonstrate the sound!

PLEASE NOTE: This disc WILL NOT play properly in an Optigan! They WILL play, but the sounds will NOT be mapped correctly to the keyboard- they will be mapped mostly haphazardly across the chord buttons. Please don't order this disc expecting to easily use it in an Optigan. In the future we will be porting the Orchestron sounds to the Optigan- please be patient! :)

Stay tuned for more Orchestron discs, both new and remastered titles!"

Jairo Moreno on the Moog Etherwave Pro Theremin - Trololo (I'm Glad Cause I'm Playing a Theremin)


YouTube via JrWerewolf | September 16, 2010

"Originally "I am very glad because I'm finally returning home" by Eduard Khil (1976).

Performed on the Moog Etherwave Pro Theremin by Jairo Moreno."

Jairo Moreno on the Gakken Premium toy Theremin - Oscar Tango (Simon Jeffes 1987)

JrWerewolf | September 15, 2010

"Jairo Moreno Playing "Oscar Tango" on the Gakken Premium toy theremin.

Penguin Cafe Orchestra cover. Written by Simon Jeffes back in 1987."

Steckmatrix "Studio Synthesizer" Modular Format Analog Synthesizer


via this auction

Googlish translation (note some modules are faulty):
"The construction with the Ghielmetti matrix is similar to the EMS Synthi A / Vostok

The "Studio Synthesizer" (his name in the documents) was built in the early 1980s for a music institute. His then the price was a good 5-digit range. It was built based on the format module system, which were, according to the designer and builder of some of the modules nor modified. This is now due to space and light overhaul of need (and lack of detailed electronic and time budget) as possible to a collector, analog synth lovers and / or music-electronics hobbyist sale. (... Ok to the highest bidder ...)

It consists of three modules ("Keyboard / Matrix", "Links: VCOs / LFOs, Right: VCF / ADSRs" and a solid metal frame with castors.

He is very elegant in the different parts and dismantled the frame, the modules and the frame are visible to Langen "handle" screws (left of the big picture) is connected.

Also inside the synthesizer is very loving, clean and professionally built.

The (most likely) complete the design, modification and construction documents are supplied in a DIN A4 Ordener. For example, there are even invoices, data sheets used chips, many clean-hands design drawings and even films for the exposure time while platinum production.

Left Box (v.l.n.r.):

Rare Moog Musonics Minimoog Model D

via this auction

"If you don't know about the Musonics version, they were a very early version of the Minimoog, built after RA moog but still before the more common Moog Music. The musonics version is considered the best sounding version of the Minimoog ever made, with very raw analog sound, and I believe there are less than 100 in existence. In addition, there is a rare cv input board installed by CAE Sound (in San Mateo) giving you CV input (you can see the jack near the serial number on the back of the synth)."

This one had a BIN of US $8,299.00 but did not sell.

El Capistan


YouTube via kuxaansum | September 16, 2010

"El Capistan Delay test.
Eurorack Modular sequenced by acidlab bassline."

Capistan Test

YouTube via kuxaansum | September 16, 2010

"Testing El Capistan dTape Echo"

Alicia Keys in Concert

flickr By John Grabowski
(click for more)

Anyone ID the keytar? Custom job? I spy Moog and Yamaha for the synths.

Emu Modular for Sale


via Joe McGinty

"I am selling a gigantic Emu modular that belonged to Mark Lindsay (Paul Revere and The Raiders). After leaving the Raiders, Lindsay worked on television and movie soundtracks and commercials. This modular was used most notably for the Shogun Assassin soundtrack. There are over 70 modules in this system, including 11 VCOs, 8 Filters, and 8 Envelope Generators. There is a full list of modules below.

It has been in storage for 30+ years, and is in good to excellent cosmetic condition. There are no cables included, so at the moment it is not tested. NYC modular synth expert Steve Masucci will be testing the modules, and will have more information by Monday. You can find more details about Emu Modulars here.

Pictures are here: Emu Modular Pics [archived in this post]

We are not interested in breaking this apart, and are only selling the entire unit, 4 cabinets + keyboard.
This instrument is a museum piece, and an important part of analog synthesizer history. Please send serious offers only. If we don't get any reasonable offers it will go on eBay. We are not interested in any trades.

Item is in Piermont, NY, about 40 minutes outside of NYC and is available for local pickup only.

Please respond to joemcginty7 at gmail.com

Thanks,
Joe"

Module Inventory E-mu Modular Synthesizer 9/13/2010
11 #2200 VCO
5 #2210 Sawtooth/Pulse VCO
8 #2000 VCA
2 #2010 Quad VCA
8 #2100 Low Pass Filter
1 #2110 High Pass Filter
4 #2140 Resonant Filter
1 #2145 Filter Controller
2 #2120 Universal Active Filter
8 #2350 Dual Delayed Transient (envelope) Generator
1 #2450 Quad Inverter
3 # 2355 VCTG Input (controls envelopes)
1 #2400 Noise Source
1 #2410 Sample and Hold
1 #2420 Dual Preamp
2 #2430 Ring Modulator
2 #2340 Lag Processor
2 #2451 Potpourri (Summing Amp, LFO, etc.)
2 #2455 Mixer
`1 #2440 Envelope Follower
1 Dual One-Shot
1 Hex Digital Inverter
1 Triple Or Gate
1 Triple Latch
2 Analog Switch
3 Mult Panel
3 Power Supply/Keyboard Output Panel (with power supplies)
1 #4060 Polyphonic Keyboard/Sequencer w/ Output Panel

iOS 4.2 Supports CoreMIDI

via Appleinsider

"Support for CoreMIDI

The first beta of iOS 4.2 adds support for the CoreMIDI framework to the operating system's application program interfaces. This could suggest that future applications would allow new avenues for musical creation, and could also allow physical MIDI instruments connectors.

MIDI, or Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is an industry standard that allows electronic music machines to synchronize and communicate. With an adapter, a device like an iPhone could theoretically create and record sounds from a MIDI instrument."

MIDI for everyone! :) Why is this important? Currently MIDI devices like the Line 6 MIDI Mobilizer and Akai SynthStation25 require developers to use their proprietary SDKs to talk to their devices. This translates to more work for developers if they want to support different devices. Not just for the initial release of their apps but anytime there is an update to the SDK. With CoreMIDI they can just focus on it and let hardware manufacturers decide to support it or not. I'm also guessing KORG would be more likely to support CoreMIDI on the iElectribe vs. another company's SDK. We are getting very close to syncing iPads and iPhones with other gear folks. BTW, don't miss this post on The Missing Link.

iPads on Ebay
iPod Touch on Ebay

1992 Garfield Electronics Doctor Click Rhythm Controller Ad

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

EsxDeviance

flickr By ArDuB57

"Petit délire sous Photoshop"

Oberheim OB1



via this auction

Simmons SDS7 Digital-Analog Drum System


via this auction

Moog Minitmoog

via this auction

Elka Synthex vintage analog synth

via this auction

Note this one is in the US.

"Legendary vintage analog synth. Everything works; just serviced at no little cost at Advanced Musical Electronics, a leading Los Angeles synth facility."

Also see the seller's other items for more.

Oxford Oscar

via this auction

Late 70's Analog Synare S3X Synth Drum

via this auction

"a cool old S3X analog synth drum. Unfortunately this one is non-functional. It seems to be all there inside but we haven't been able to get it to work for us. Maybe you'll have better luck!"

Late 70's Analog Synare 3 PS-3 Synth Drum


via this auction

"a very cool Synare 3 (PS-3?) analog synth drum. Both oscillators work and this thing sounds pretty cool - definitely ready to rock your disco party."

Mochika 2 Atomosynth Analog synthesizer cv sequencer


via this auction

"This is version 2 2009 edition [note the videos below are from 2007 and 2008]. It has CV out and can roughly tempo sync to MIDI. Sequencing is done on the front.

From the manufacturer : This synth features one analog square and saw waveform VCO (voltage controled oscillator) with a huge pitch range, from subsonic to ultrasonic sound.

One square and triangle waveform LFO (low frequency oscillator), that modulates the VCO for the vibrato effect creating old school arcade Atari-like sounds.

White noise generator that triggers the VCO and can create percussion like sounds.

8 step Sequencer with note on/off switch and pitch knob for each step"

Mochika analog sequencer synth

YouTube via atomolab | September 18, 2007

Mochika2 raw random noises

atomolab | November 24, 2008

circuit bent alesis qsr synthesizer by spunkytoofers

via this auction
"the following audio is simple trigger from a toy midi keyboard (no velocity, midi controllers, etc) for triggering some of the presets on the qsr. the audio was recorded direct from outputs with no signal processing used at all. these are just snippets tied together. check out the other sound files at the end of the auction as well as a video. the demos at the end show that the qsr can be played with stability without any sampling, editing, signal processing, etc. to form musical statements and performances in realtime."

circuit bent alesis qsr demo by spunkydoodle


"-freely routed and stackable 24 point patchbay located on 4-12 position rotary knobs indicated in gold chrome

-24 point patchbay effects oscillator waveforms (glitches, cutups, extreme sound reconfigurations, extreme aliasing, sample rate effects, etc)

-9 point patchbay located on 2 rotary knobs indicated in copper chrome

-9 point patchbay effects FX section. delay cutups and glitches, extreme feedbacks, etc)

-each switch activates a corresponding colored leds to indicate which knobs are connected.

-one sample rate knob indicated in chrome and red jewel. controlled by getlofi 1799 precision oscillator for over 2 and half octaves controls of sample rate

-one sample rate switch selects between original clock and precision oscillator control

-one switch dedicated to input either by onboard knob or external controllers (see back panel)

-indicator lights for midi controlled relays activity

-one overall power led indicator in blue behind vintage milk white glass lens


-internal battery removed and replaced with a user servicable battery clip and a fresh battery

-one midi input for midi controlled relays. activates any of the front panel 12 point rotary switches together

- 3 extra midi controlled relays on back panel indicated in yellow. connects to external gear and circuit bent devices with banana jacks

-db25 expansion port- for use with spunkytoofers mm1 midi devices

-2 midi thru ports

-1 heavy duty toggle selects between internal midi circuitry or bypassing power to a mm1 unit.

-two banana jacks indicated in black and red to supply power to compatible spunkytoofers devices

-effects banana jacks indicated in blue and white. plug either midi controlled relays, switchboxes for extra control over fx section

-bend diagram and pdf manual forwarded to winning buyer

in my opinion the qsr is the most expressive circuit bent instrument ever. not only because of the deep modulation matrix involved but because it has the smoothest sample loop points and triggering for legato playing. you'd be very hard pressed to find another synth that does circuit bent solo leads as well as this. it also works very well in multitimbral mixes. in addition it has one of the fastest midi response rates available in synths of today and yesteryears.

the qsr is something i make very rarely so if you want this be sure to bid. the qsr is in perfect operating condition with the production sticker stating that this was one of the very last few leaving the factory. that ensures that you are getting the newest qsr possible.

the following audio is played in realtime with no processing by an akai ewi. two notes at a time can be triggered from the wind controller"

seperation anxiety by spunkytoofers

circuit bent alesis quadrasynth by spunkytoofers

video previously posted here.

Vintage Synth Demo Tapes - 80s/90s

via this auction

"Included:
Eva-Tone Cassette Sampler - Cetec Gauss 2400 Series Duplicating System
EMAX E-mu Systems - America's Cup Overture, Just Say Yes, Omnimax (1987)
Kurzweil Music Systems - (same program both sides)
InVision Interactive - Protologic Demonstration (1992)
Simmons Electronic Drums - "Library of Sounds" (1985)
StudioDigitalSamples - SP-12 Sampler Library Highlights (1986)
DigiDrums - Demonstration Cassette (1983)
Alesis - Micro/Series & MicroVerb II Demo Tape (1989)
Digital Keyboard - BIT ONE"

Memorymoog

via this auction

Roland Jupiter 6 Vintage Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

This Second Sleep - Chimera Noyo Miniature


YouTube via arthurpainter | September 16, 2010

"http://thissecondsleep.blogspot.com/
A brief improv using my Chimera bC16 as the primary sound source. There's a bit of Sequential Circuits Pro rumble in the beginning. A dose of delay was also added to the mix."

A short haunting melody.AVI


YouTube via dolphinicus | September 16, 2010

"This is a short 3 minute video with not much more excitement within it rather than blinking LEDs. I loved the haunting sounding melody though from a single voltage controlled oscillator, going into a Voltage Controlled Amplifer whose amplitude were being controlled by a slowly rising Attack and slowly falling Release.
A little bit into it, I bring in a simple single VCO 'bassline' of sorts, that's being played by my 4094 based Eighth BITchen Deathlehem Sequencer. I hope you enjoy.
Ahhh yes - and both of the voices are going through a digital reverb effect for extra 'floor' beneath everything."

A BETTER Liquid HiHat 101010-AlmostCompleted-Sept1510.AVI

dolphinicus | September 15, 2010

"Now - please do pardon my extreme excitement but I HAD to make this NEW video for the Deathlehem Liquid HiHat 101010, almost immediately.
Having both of it's voices running through separate VCAs which are each controlled by their own Attack Decay envelope generators - I heard sounds that I had never imagined POSSIBLE from this thing! :O
Completely patchable in any way that you wish, the 6 oscillators and 4 of the 8 x XOR Gates are beyond the imagination's capabilities in noise sounds that can be made.
More coming, in the future, from my Deathlehem 101010 Noise Machine. :)

Whilst I think of it: all info. on this new design can be read at the forum at:
http://deathlehem.com/php - you don't have to join any more, to be able to read. (Non-members aren't able to post messages, though.)"

korg ds-10 track 55


korgds10 | September 16, 2010

"This is a track I, Ugo Capeto, made with the Nintendo Korg DS-10 (I guess these days you have to mention it's the "original" DS-10). I've tried to use all 6 channels (2 synth + 4 drums) for synth voices. Can't say I miss the usual DS10 drums. For more pocket synth action, check http://korgds-10.blogspot.com"

DS-10 Construction


YouTube via LPChip | September 16, 2010

"This can very well be my best Korg DS-10 song. One of the things that I have in this song that I haven't had before is an insane good quality. The bass is really deep and the high parts are very crisp too. I build a very chill setting here, almost hiphop like. And if you think it can't be better, a very nice lead makes you think again.

I hope you enjoy this song as much as I do listening and making it.

If you want the mp3 version for off-line listening, feel free to get it here:
http://files.lpchip.nl/lpchip/LPChip%...

Enjoy! :) Comments and rating this one is always appreciated, even if its just an "awesome" :)"



Stylophones on Ebay

http://matrixsynth.blogspot.com/search?q=rezfilter

Recording on iShred LIVE's Recorder


YouTube via FrontierDesignGroup | September 16, 2010

"COMING SOON...Record your guitar [or synth!] with iShred LIVE's new Recorder. Includes metronome sync'd recording, undo button to undo your previous recording, import backing tracks, export your song and unlimited overdubbing."
iShred
iPads on Ebay
iPod Touch on Ebay

EMS synthi hi fli footcontroller


jreeves47 | September 16, 2010

"Just noodling with some foot action."
Also added to this post.

YMO Synth Jam - Rydeen


YouTube via EnvelopeGenerator | September 16, 2010

"A slowed-down ambient-ish cover of Rydeen (ライディーン) by Yellow Magic Orchestra, written by Yukihiro Takahashi. Played on a Roland Juno-6 with a Korg Microkorg providing the 'percussion'."

An Unauthorized User Manual for the Serge Modular Creature


via Carbon111:

"A really cool manual for the Serge Creature by Ken Tkacs"

Also check out Carbon111's Serge page for additional resources.

Umbra and the Volcan Siege and the M4000


via Mi2N

photo: Brad Meese

"Chicago, IL September 14, 2010. Chicago-based psych-rockers Umbra and the Volcan Siege have a new weapon in their musical arsenal. Bandleader and mellotron enthusiast Jim Licka reports that he has just received the new M4000 from Streetly Electronics, the foremost experts in mellotron restorations, and the home of the all-new M4000.

Licka, who also plays guitar and Moog synthesizer with Umbra and the Volcan Siege, placed his order for the M4000 in 2007 after visiting Streetly's Staffordshire, England, headquarters and testing a prototype. An older model mellotron is featured on the most recent Umbra and the Volcan Siege EP, 2009's The Beginning of the End.

According to Streetly's official Website, the M4000 was designed as an homage to the original MKII mellotron. It has revolving drums, a chain-linked, failsafe cycling mechanism and includes the following features: 8 stations/24 sounds (equivalent of 8 tape frames in one instrument), inching facility in addition to factory presets, cycling optical failsafe to prevent damage to the tapes while the instrument cycles to the next station, a light and playable MKII keyboard feel, an MKII playing height for comfortable standing position, a positively pressurized cabinet to filter in clean air and protect the instrument from smoke and other contaminants, playback heads that are mounted in revolving collars so that each one can always be positioned for correct response and a standard 24 sound tape set based on Streetly's most popular tape sales over the last 5 years.

The M400 is the newest model of mellotron, an electro-mechanical, polyphonic keyboard that dates back to the early 1960s. Psychedelic and progressive rock bands used the mellotron extensively in the 60s and 70s and the instrument features on such classic albums as George Harrison's Wonderwall Music, King Crimson's In the Court of the Crimson King and Architecture & Morality by Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark.

In a recent interview with Novo Arts, Licka stated that he purchased his first mellotron in Toronto several years ago and is proud to be among a select number of M4000 owners, including Sir Paul McCartney, Arcade Fire and Medeski Martin & Wood."

Man In The Mirror (Moog Bass version)


YouTube via Geeljasjes | September 15, 2010
Mini comes in at 1:08.
"Me playing 'Man In The Mirror' on the Minimoog synthesizer, which was used on the original recording. The Minimoog is famous for its bass sound and boy, this synth produces some serious bottom end. I got the sound as close as I could get it to the original recording. Anyone who owns a Minimoog, Voyager or other clone, can send me a message, so I can send you this sound in the form of a patch-sheet.

All other instruments I recorded in Logic, using most of the original instruments that were used on MJ's Man In The Mirror, like the MPC60 for the drums, the MKS20 and DX7 for the piano and the D50 for the Calliope and intro sound.
The Minimoog is a tad louder than the rest, as it's being the centre of attention in this video."

via Jorge

And another cover:

Heathrow - Tribute to Level-42

Geeljasjes | July 26, 2010

"This track is the reason why I became a fan of Level-42.
I was 13-years of age in 1981 when I first heard this track when listening to their debut album at the record store.

Next to Mark King's signature bass playing L42 were also distinctive sounding because of Mike Lindup and Wally Badarou's keyboard parts.
I've seen many Bass players covering Heathrow on youtube and no one doing the keys, while this track is really a keyboard oriented track, so here it is.

PROPHET-5
The keyboard-synthesizer you see me playing is the unmistakable and legendary Prophet-5.
Level-42 have used this synthesizer extensively on their early records, on the hits they later had on Running In The Family and Mike Lindup was still using the Prophet-5 during the Retroglide tour.
He's replaced it with a Prophet-08 for their anniversary tour, but I'm sure he wishes his Prophet-5 was still in good working order, as the sound cannot be reproduced on anything else.

This particular Prophet sound used on Heathrow is probably its trademark sound.
These type of brass sounds are possible on other synths, but this is the original Prophet sound and its filters and envelopes cannot be emulated on anything else. I've tried clones of the Prophet, but I could not get that Heathrow brass sound. When I bought the P5 I instantly got that sound with little effort.
The P600 has that same sound, but its envelopes are not as accurate and the filter is not as smooth.

The Prophet-600 which sits above the P5 is Midi'd to the P5 and used to play a double octave in some parts.
You can see me turning up and down the volume on the P600.

Heathrow is on Level-42's debut album, which still is their best album ever.
It's 140-bpm and in a 6/8 feel, which makes it hard to play.

The backing track was recorded by myself in Logic-Pro.
Enjoy!!!!!"

EARS NYC Technical Mentor Program - Synth Repair Course

via Peter Pearson:

"http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/msg/1953854261.html
http://www.earsnyc.com/
http://www.earsnyc.com/blenkinsopp.html

Want to try a new career and learn to be a gear tech?
EARS NYC earlier this year successfully started the first ever Gear & Instrument Repair/Building course in the NYC area. A technical and complete hands on mentoring program for those individuals who have an interest in being a professional gear tech or gear designer. You will leave with a "real world" education that you can't get anywhere else!

We will be holding a free orientation this thursday the16th, at 7:30pm, at EARS NYC for anyone that is interested in this as a career and becoming part of the program.

There are no more than 6 students to a class so once the spots are filled we won't be registering anyone for the fall.

The program begins Mon Sep 20th at 7:30pm, so if you have thought about it in the past, don't waste time and start now!!!! "


YouTube via blusmoke88 | August 06, 2010

"Learn to repair, design and modify analog and digital musical equipment. In-depth and total hands on approach to repairing & designing electronic equipment. If you've ever wanted to do something with that piece of gear collecting dust in the corner, don't throw it out...learn to fix it!!"

modular spaghetti: the Malekko/Wiard Oscillator

flickr By Mr. Biggs
(click for more)

"Took a few pictures of my music junk this morning. These were shot with an iPhone and an app called 'tilt shift generator.'
More here."

Doepfer MS-404 Mono Synthesizer


via this auction

"This is a 100% analogue mono synth with basic MIDI functionality and external audio input... Doepfer produced the 404 in the mid 90's and continued production up to 2001, according to Wikipedia. It was marketed as a Roland TB303 clone, but it's an instrument with a sound all of it's own."


Roland MC-202

via this auction

with spider web

Korg O3R/W MIDI Synthesizer and RE1 Remote Editor

via this auction

"This is the 1-space rack mounted version of the popular 01W synthesizer used by many artists in the '90s. It has 32 voices, is 8 part multitimbral, and contains some of the best ROM-based samples and multi-effects ever used in a synthesizer. These sounds are so classic that Korg still incorporates them into synthesizers they are selling today... The RE1 connection cable is included so you can start using the remote editor right away. The 03R/W has slots for PCM and Program data cards"

BugBrand Modular 1Frame System with External Joystick Controller


via this auction

"Finally! After 5 years in the dark dungeon that has been the BugBrand Workshop I have just moved to a better place! Over that time I have picked up quite a stack of bits'n'pieces and it is really time to have a serious clear-out -> to clear space, to pass on unused items and to generate some funds for setting up the new workshop.

BugBrand Modular - 1Frame System with external controller
This is quite special! A complete BugBrand Modular setup in a desktop enclosure, made up of a good selection of modules which are mainly early/prototype ones but brought fully up to current spec. For more details on the BugBrand Modular and the different modules do have a check of the BugBrand Modular website, but I will give an overview of everything here. As you may be aware, I've been making the BugBrand Modular Systems available over the last two years, but because I'm only a small setup I've restricted myself to working with only a handful of people. Usually I build up systems with people over a number of months, but here is a chance to get a full compact system with a unique controller!

The Modules:

A Synth for Self Defense - Mopho Saves the Day

via Alex Massad on Synthtopia:
"'This story begins with three elements.

First, I live in quite a lively part of downtown Ottawa, the ByWard Market. Home to countless restaurants, bars, a strip-club and many homeless people.

Second, I also work late very frequently when events run late at the art gallery.

Finally, I have just recently got a DSI Mopho synth that I was jamming around with, this thing sure sounds bad-ass! It’s like a single voice from a Prophet-08, sweet!

Last Friday I was walking home from work at 11 pm when I passed a group of about six people on both sides of me. Generally there are people waiting around here every night having a smoke outside the clubs, but this group was looking for something more. Just as I passed the group I saw one of them come up quickly from behind.

As I turned my head I saw him swing for my head. My first reaction was to duck and cover my head but I was holding both a pizza box and my synth. I freed one arm by dropping the pizza box, and with I swung my synth in self-defence.

Suddenly I felt another of the gang grab my laptop bag by the handle near my neck, but my reflexes led me to get out almost instantly as I dropped my weight to a crouching position. Obviously he wasn’t able to hold on, and I quickly turned so nobody was attacking me from behind, but the group was already running away.

The Mopho is by no means a heavy instrument. It’s compact, hand held and durably enclosed in a very sturdy case. It is however well enough made to do some serious damage in my angry hands. I guess I was swinging this “Killer Synth” around so much that I lost 4 knobs in the process, but on the upside the mob that attacked me backed away from my angry stance, preferring to keep their teeth that evening.'

Massaad adds that he thinks that Dave Smith Instruments – the company – is as bad-ass as their synths. When he told them about his unfortunate experience, they were kind enough to send him some replacement knobs for his synth."

GroovePacks FreeStyle 3 Instruments demo 2

GroovePacks FreeStyle 3 Instruments demo 2 from Groove Packs on Vimeo.


"This video is the second part of the demonstration of some of the instrument racks that come with the GroovePacks FreeStyle 3 Ableton Live Pack.

A live clip is played for each rack, and then the macro controls are manipulated in real-time, showing you the scope of sounds that you can take out from each rack, which are designed to be like a mini-synth in themselves.

Go to groovepacks.com for more."

Curtis iPad v1.2 Adds Stereo Playback & Grain Randomization Pinch Control


via @RichardDevine

"New update for Curtis iPad v1.2 now adding stereo playback & pinch to randomize grain position"

Curtis
iPads on Ebay

MFB Microzwerg Videos by nirvanabeach


YouTube via nirvanabeach

Playlist:
MFB Microzwerg Half-Modular Analog Synthesizer vs MFB Urzwerg Analog Sequencer
MFB Microzwerg Half-Modular Analog Synthesize Bass Moves
MFB Microzwerg Half-Modular Analog Synthesize Rmod
MFB Microzwerg Half-Modular Analog Synthesizer Sync
MFB Microzwerg Half-Modular Analog Synthesizer Midi

XR-NoizBoxII + MarbleMachine


YouTube via denha | September 16, 2010

"The synth-drum was sounded by installing the sensor in the marble machine."

Side note: I've been watching denha's various contraption machines for some time now. I was curious if they would ever converge with his synth videos. It's cool to see they finally did! You can find more of denhas videos here: http://www.youtube.com/user/denha. YouTube via link above takes you to all videos by denha posted here on MATRIXSYNTH.

BTW, anyone able to sub to YouTube videos at the moment? I'm still getting the "You have too many subscriptions compared to your number of subscribers" message mentioned in this post. I'm curious if everyone is getting it or just some.

Tenori-On and Nephew


YouTube via wickedcoolsafenice | September 16, 2010

"His 2nd go on the Tenori-On. Bounce mode is his preference.

He wants one, but not as much as the Macbeth M5N."
Yep, that's pretty much how I play...

Another 250e Sequence


YouTube via dkimcg | September 15, 2010

"Same sequence from this previous recording, same patch, slightly different settings.

http://soundcloud.com/ibdk/momelodee"

WELSON SUPER-MATIC S12 vintage drum box


YouTube via AnalogAudio1 | September 16, 2010

"Playing around with the WELSON SUPER-MATIC S12 analog drumbox from the seventies.. It's an old Italian analog drumbox with 12 preset rhythms. It has 4 pads to trigger 4 sounds: Roll Drum, Claves, Tom 1 and Tom 2."

AS Oberkorn MK3 Tutorial #03 - Creating Random Sequence Patterns


YouTube via rezfilter | September 16, 2010

"HOW TO: Create 'random' patterns using the AS Oberkorn [www.analoguesolutions.com] analogue sequencer.

Use the binary INs on the Oberkorn to randomize a sequence pattern. Plug a GATE OUT into one of the Positioning Binary INs to create an interesting result - a "random" pattern.

Also, patch the Binary INs into the TRANSPOSE INs to mangle or sculpt your sequence in musically pleasing ways."

Two More Synthi Hi Fli Videos

See the update in this post. Remember to check the Updates label above at least once a day and go through the last two days posts. I only put a new post up on updates like this if the post is more than a day old. I almost didn't put this one up but figured it was time for a reminder on the Updates label.

theremin cello - ma l'amore no - giulio escalona


YouTube via giulioescalona | September 13, 2010

"'ma l'amore no' (Galdieri, D'Anzi) with homemade Theremin Cello.
sorry for the bad quality of audio resolution!
http://giulioescalona.weebly.com/
http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ma_l%27a...
www.peterpringle.com"

Listen to the music by DJ Galactic (Dance / Electronica 2010)


YouTube via djgalactic | September 16, 2010

"Here is my new music "Listen to the Music" with 2 grooveboxes (Roland MC 909 and Korg EMX + Kaoss Pad 3)I Made it yesterday, with this live mix. The goal is to create live music. It's not the final version, just a test to see how people are reacting about it...Comments and rates are more than welcome! http://www.djgalactic.com
DJ Galactic (Electronic Music) All Rights Reserved"
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