Stacking Voices

Stacking Voices from emergencyofstate on Vimeo.

"A modular experiment with 5 sound sources and a touch interface.

2 x BugBrand VCO
1 x Blacet VCO
1 x Blacet Mini Wave
1 x Metalbox / CGS Bi-N-Tic Filter "

Roland SH-101 Analog Synthesizer (1983)

YouTube via retrosound72 | October 05, 2010

"vintage synth demo by RetroSound

Roland SH-101 Analog Synthesizer from the year 1983

The SH-101is a very nice synth with great analog sound.
The sound is deep and powerfull. The SH-101 is perfect for very nice bass and lead sounds. The internal step-sequencer is pure fun."

MuTron III Guitar Bass Synth Pedal Envelope Filter

via this auction

"The unit was modified professionally; the battery clip was removed and a custom-built transformer was added in it's place. This enables the unit to run on standard 9VDC center-positive power input (rather than the original strange power supply), which is very handy in the mordern world; it will not run on batteries any longer. This aside, the unit is completely original with no mods or repairs.


There is cetainly a good reason that the Mutron III is such a highly regarded effect, that reason is that IT RULES. Envelope up or down, hi/lo/or bandpass filter, peak (Q) control, gain (threshold) control, oh man! Did you notice that it's built to withstand severe rock abuse and warfare? Hurry up and change your life with this pedal."

inside a MuTron III

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MuTron Phaser Guitar Bass Synth Pedal

via this auction

"What a great pedal!
It does two things that any great one should:
-works well
-sounds like magical mystery
For the geeks out there, it is worth noting that this very pedal is the first phaser design to use OTA components rather that FETs, resulting in a much clearer, less noisy effect than it's competitors."

inside a MuTron Phaser

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MuTron Octave Divider Guitar Bass Synth Pedal

via this auction

"Ah, octave effects are such fun, and this one is no exception.
It is very smooth and natural-sounding with great tonal control overall.
Switch the "Ringer" control on for some added anger in your tone.
Use the "Aux" output on the back to split between two amps or two channels?
GET CREATIVE."

inside a MuTron Octave Divider

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YAMAHA CS-5 ANALOG SYNTH

via this auction

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CGS / Bridechamber Suboscillator

via this auction

From the CGS site:

"Some ideas on how to use this module:

Fed by two VCO's it can operate as two independant sub-oscillators, with optional ring modulated outputs.

Running both sub-oscillators from the same VCO, tuned to a fifth over the base note you require, and with the prescaller set to divide by 3, it is possible to create harmonies. An unusual effect here is that the ring modulated outputs give a fatter chord-like sound that remains indepenant of minor or major scales, allowing "one finger chords" which can be handy when used with a related sequencer driven bass line.

Careful mixing of the ring modulated output with one channel's divided output results in some interesting sounds, especially if one of the channels is being driven from a low frequency oscillator. Running like this, it could be considered to be a "harmonic sequencer"

Running both inputs from the same LFO/clock signal, and feeding the mixed output into the 1V/oct input of a VCO gives you a pattern based sequencer, where the prescaler, ring modulated outputs, etc., all have a bearing on the pattern. Quite interesting patterns can be created this way. Each knob of course varies part of the overall structure, instead of a single note as per a regular step sequencer."

Module is MOTM / 5U high by 3U wide, requires standard +/- 15v MOTM power supply. Includes power cable and black mounting screws."

http://www.bridechamber.com/bridechamber.com/C_SubOsc.html

Darkness is a sound. Synth/Experimental/noise/drone sounds

YouTube via grandtippler | October 05, 2010

"This is an experimental/noise/drone piece by the band, The sound of cup and bow.
The main instrument used in this composition is the Master Looper."

Don Muro @ Goodbye Blue Monday

Don Muro @ Goodbye Blue Monday from Jon Williams on Vimeo.

donmuro.com/​

"29 September 2010 - Korg Mono/Poly & tape machine"

waterphone processed ii

waterphone processed ii from todd barton on Vimeo.

"This is a very, very rough experiment processing a Richard Waters' waterphone through some MoogerFoogers (Ring & Murf), a Jomox T-Resonator and a Boss looper."

Vinate Jean Michel Jarre - Equinoxe Part IV, live. (better image & sound)

YouTube via Nimanty | October 05, 2010
Note the custom sequencer on top of the Eminent 310
"Jean Michel Jarre performing Equinoxe Part IV, live in concert.
Images slightly enhanced (contrast, color ans sharpness) and sound remastered for improved clearity and stereo imaging.

Detail: it seems obvious that Jarre is not playing live but insstead playbacks the session. On 2:00 for example he seems to dial knobs randomly without result.
On 1:37 he clearly is not in sync with the actual phrase of the track (playing more notes). Enjoy this classic footage of Jarre. - Nimanty -"

And a couple of teasers from the man himself on an upcoming London performance that will be on UStream.


YouTube via jeanmicheljarre | October 05, 2010

DX5 playing Depeche Mode "The Sun and the Rainfall"

YouTube via DX5 | October 05, 2010

"A track I like a lot.

Gear:
Upper: Roland JX8P (first noise sound is the infamous JX plane preset :)
Mid: KORG DW8000
Lower: Emu EMAX II HD

Also used: Simmons SDS 8 for drums.
Backtrack recorded in Pro Tools.
*Note: there is a short "jump" at second 7. It seems to be a problem when capturing the video into the computer or rendering to the final format.

Composed by Martin L Gore."

Wersimatic II + Roland SP 404

YouTube via cube15 | October 05, 2010

"Low quality video.
Vintage analog drum machine/composer.
Modern sampler."

Keyz 'n Beats 2010 - Richard Devine & Jordan Rudess on the Roland Gaia

YouTube via rolandmedia | October 05, 2010

"Keyboard Magazine's Stephen Fortner interviews keyboardist, composer and sound designer Richard Devine at the 2010 Roland Keyz 'n Beats Summit."

Keyz 'n Beats 2010 Jordan Rudess Interview

rolandmedia | October 05, 2010

"Keyboard Magazine's Stephen Fortner interviews synthesizer prodigy Jordan Rudess at the 2010 Roland Keyz 'n Beats Summit."

Jordan also discusses the Zen Riffer, Haken Continuum, Roland V-Synth and VP-550.

ether^ra DOUBTFUL(EVEN)THERE

YouTube via potterpaint2000 | October 05, 2010

"an improv featuring the usual suspects. http://etherra.blogspot.com"

spacewrecked

YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan | October 05, 2010

X2010 - C64 Demo - Cubase64 by Mahoney (Live footage)

YouTube via demosceneM0d | October 04, 2010

"X2010 - C64 Demo - Cubase64 by Mahoney (Live footage)"

Free download of the original code:
http://pouet.net/prod.php?which=56010

More info:
http://truechiptilldeath.com/blog/2010/10/04/cubase64-by-mahoney/

This one in via Eric Barbour (Metasonix)

Trash_Audio - An Evening With Atari Teenage Riot (Part 3)

YouTube via thedeepelement | October 05, 2010

"http://trashaudio.com/?p=4134

Post-Show conversation about the tools they use on stage and how they approach them

The third in a series of videos we will be releasing as a result of a night ATR let us hang out."

9 MoogerFooger Drum Bonanza

YouTube via 7thDanSound | October 05, 2010

"The MuRF can be triggered externally using a special plug. I tried it with the 606 and had some fun with that and two other Mooger Foogers, the delay and the phaser. The phaser is patched on the external loop of the delay, which means that the delayed signal that is fed back into the delay first goes through the phaser."

Catsinthe

via CatSynth

Dirty Electronics - Skull Etching build - London

via John R
"Dirty Electronics with John Richards will be coming to London on 12-13 Oct for In Our Blood at the Electrowerkz (Islington Metal Works). Build the classic Dirty Electronics Skull Etching and take part in a large group performance where the improbable and ridiculous collide through electronic sound and the technological unknown. Program includes performances by Plaid, Simon Fisher Turner, Felix’s Machines, Global Goon and more … More info: www.dirtyelectronics.org
Tickets for workshop"

The Making of “Bob Moog Live” (Part 2 of 5)

Part 2 of the series is currently up at the Bob Moog Foundation website here.

"The first challenge we faced before our trio rehearsed even once was massive. Mike and I played by ear and memory, so when Bob asked for charts (his parts written out in music) Mike and I were not only scrambling for material that we hoped would be worthy, but then had to somehow write part of it down. 
Mike had basic skills in reading and writing music, but I had none, and a fair amount of the music was mine..."

Modular Man in The Mirror

via Nerviosismo

Update via Loren Nerell in the comments: "This is Klaus Schulze, taken from his "Live" album 1979. I believe this was one of the photos from the poster that came with the album."

SONiVOX SHIPS VOCALIZER

"SONiVOX SHIPS VOCALIZER – Vocal Production Synthesizer
SONiVOX ships new technology synthesis engine coupled with input based synthesis delivers creative new tool for vocalists and non-vocalists alike.

SONiVOX, Boston MA, based award-winning music software company today announced the immediate worldwide availability of the first instrument from their new NEMESYNTH Audio Research Group, VOCALIZER - Vocal Production Synthesizer.

VOCALIZER is a completely new concept in modern music production that couples a new technology synthesis engine with an open input based architecture. VOCALIZER is one part effect plugin and one part virtual instrument. Vocalists, non-vocalists, & producers feed VOCALIZER any audio source, and it re-pitches, effects, and re-synthesizes the original source into a whole new sound.

Primarily designed for vocal use, vocalists will enjoy the vast options afforded by VOCALIZER to add previously unattainable dimensions to their voice. Inversely, non-vocalists will enjoy the opportunity to use their voices in musical ways that they previously thought impossible.

VOCALIZER also works well with other types of inputs. Drum & percussion tracks fed through VOCALIZER result in complex synth lines that perfectly sync to the original dry drum & percussion parts. Other input sounds afford a powerful and flexible new approach to sound design. VOCALIZER users can take any sound and use it as a shaping tool to be VOCALIZED.

The VOCALIZER marks the first release from SONiVOX’s NEMESYNTH Audio Research Group. Spearheaded by noted audio guru and scientist Jim Van Buskirk, pioneer inventor of the virtual instrument, modern computer driven sampling, and real-time low-latency convolution, SONiVOX’s NEMESYNTH Audio Research Group’s sole purpose is to discover, research, & develop revolutionary new enabling technologies for musicians everywhere.

VOCALIZER - Vocal Production Synthesizer is MAC & PC compatible and will work with most major DAW software as a VST, AU, and RTAS plugin.

VOCALIZER - Vocal Production Synthesizer is available now with a MSRP of $149.99 and an estimated street price of $99.99

SONiVOX claims that VOCALIZER must be heard to be believed and invites all to checkout the VOCALIZER videos and mp3 examples at www.sonivoxmi.com

About SONiVOX

SONiVOX provides a multi-tiered suite of premier sound products that give voice to consumers ranging from professional musicians to over 100 million cellular users worldwide.

For years, SONiVOX, formerly Sonic Implants, has provided leading musicians and composers in the film and television industries with the tools needed to create world-class audio content for chart-topping movie, music and television projects.

Whether it’s high-end sound libraries & virtual instruments for leading Hollywood film composers, home-studio musicians, or millions of cell phone users, SONiVOX enjoys a worldwide reputation as a company producing "sound that rocks." For review copies and more information please contact SONiVOX at 617 718-0202 | info@sonivoxrocks.com. Follow SONiVOX on Twitter www.twitter.com/SONiVOX"

Sandra - Free VST synth - vstplanet.com

YouTube via vstplanet | October 05, 2010

"Sandra - Free VST synth http://www.vstplanet.com/News/10/Sand...
Developer: fsynthz.com"

matrix-glitch casio sk-1

YouTube via spunkytoofers | October 05, 2010
spunkytoofers on Ebay
"matrix-glitch is a new design of the circuit bent casio sk-1 by spunkytoofers. demonstration of bent flute and bossa nova sounds. more info at http:www.spunkytoofers.com"

Circuit Bent ELC Light up Keyboard by freeform delusion

YouTube via eecouk | October 05, 2010

"ELC Light up Keyboard

Mono mini jack output (speaker removed)

UV LED
...
Pitch Up/down Control - Yellow Knob

Bit Crush Control - Green Knob

Switchable Feedback Control - Blue Knob

Distortion Switch

Two Noise Synth, keyboard glitch switches

You can also put external unit through the mic input, you can then use some of the bends on anything you put through it!"

CIRCUIT BENT DJ MIXER/BASS SYNTH/OCSILLATOR

via this auction
"CIRCUIT BENT DJ MIXER/BASS SYNTH/OCSILLATOR
THIS UNITS ORIGINAL FEATURES INCLUDE.
1 X 1 OCTAVE KEYBOARD
10 X KEY SOUNDS
2 X PATTERN KEY SOUNDS
1 X DISC SCRATCHER WITH 21 DIFFERENT FX
21 X RHYTHM PATTERNS
6 X FX/DRUM PADS WITH FLASHING LIGHTS
10 X FX SECTION SOUNDS WITH CUT/PAUSE/PLAY CONTROL
CD/AUX INPUT
FX/RHYTHM/CD VOLUME CONTROL.
IT HAS BEEN MODIFIED WITH THE FOLLOWING
1 X EXTREME PITCH UP/DOWN ROTARY CONTROL
1 X OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY ROTARY CONTROL
1 X 3.5MM OUTPUT
1 X MASTER ON/OFF SWITCH.

THESE MODIFICATIONS TRANSFORM THIS UNITS SOUNDS AND SAMPLES INTO
AN ADVENURE IN SONIC IMAGINATION WITH ITS MANY POSSIBILITIES
OF AUDIO INTERACTION AND OSCILLATOR GENERATION.

TO HEAR A DEMO VISIT
http://www.sendspace.com/file/ro436d
(DELAY SEPARATE)
REQUIRES 6 X AA BATTERIES."

another day another synth

via Michael

Moog in trunk.

MOOG PRODIGY

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Roland Boss KM-60 Mixer analog

via this auction

Note the Roland volt meters.

# Inputs: 6
# Input Impedance: 3.9kOhm (150dB), 33kOhm (135dB, -20dB)
# Outputs: 2
# Output Impedance: 300 Ohm
# SN Ratio: Over 64dB
# Individual Channel: Level, Treble, Bass, Effect Level, Pan, Input Attenuator
# Master Controls: Level (left, right), Effect (left, right)
# Channel Effect: Send (6) 300 Ohm (0dB), Return (6) 10kOhm (-26dB)
# Master Effect: Send (1) 300 Ohm (0dB), Return (2) 20kOhm (-26dB)
# Stereo Monitor Out: 8

No this is not a synth. Posting this one out of courtesy to the seller, it's BOSS/Roland and for the design.

ELECTRO HARMONIX 16 Second Digital Delay

via this auction

* Metronom Klick
* 4 Minuten Recording Time
* Loop Memory
* Two octave pitch adjustment
* reverse mode with overdub enabled
* short delay / echo mode
* sweep effect (chorus)
* seperate dry output
* Midi Out (start, stop, tempo information)

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Maestro Phase Shifter PS-1A by Tom Oberheim

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5th Oldest Rare RA Moog Minimoog Serial 34

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"this is a very rare RA moog minimoog serial 34. from a research i did this is the fifth oldest minimoog in existence. it has a (drone) modification at the back and also cv/gate. it has the original cards inside. these are the same cards as in the moog iiic modular system. no chips inside this mini. only discrete components inside. ok i must admit its not the most stable synthesizer but i will throw in to the winning bidder an original moog buffer board kit in original moog factory bag never installed. the minimoog plays but will need a cleaning. i will ship worldwide if buyer pays for all shipping costs."

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Madlibs Sparkdala Emu Systems SP 1200 Sampling Drum Machine

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"This is a true legend. Not just a drum machine but the first workstation, and still the best.

This is a sampling drum machine used on countless hit records mainly in the hip hop fraternity but also a cornerstone in house music. This particular one produced Madlibs Sparkdala and was manufacured March 1998 a specialist re-issue
from Emu systems number 55 of 125 made and is 100% faithful to 1987 original down to every last component. Serial No: 039805032

Has a floppy drive for storing and recalling samples and songs, also transfers samples over midi. Phat is the word here, SSM filter on outputs for warmth. Velocity sensitive pads, Midi Sync, SMPTE etc.. No dodgy buttons or scratchy pots. 8 Multi outs with SSM filtering. Detune samples on the fly

Cant really describe how rock solid its sequencer is or how slamming it makes beats but check out Diesel power by prodigy any Todd Terry track or Jays Z's dead presidents, you will see what its all about. Fantastic sequencer, and a breeze to use. Loads of info on the net about this awesome machine. This one has been serviced and had new pads from bruce forat in the States. Dont want to part with this and i will regret it, but space is a premium.

This is not a ten a penny peice but a slab of rare music history and an investment aswell as being an absolutely beautiful instrument."

Roland SVC 350 Vocoder

via this auction

STUDIO ELECTRONICS P-Five Sequential Circuits Prophet 5

via this auction

Racked SCI Prophet-5

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Crumar Bit One Keyboard

via this auction

"later model with CEM voice chips"

Wood sticker on the front panel sides?

Simmons Digital Clap Track

via this auction

"The Clap Track has been designed to produce authentic and repeatable ensemble handclaps at your command- it can produce other sounds such as percussive crashes and bursts of noise to give a long decay to snare drums."

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FORMANT-MUSIK-SYNTHEZISER with Keyboard

via this auction

Alesis A6 ANDROMEDA

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MetasonixKV-100 AssBlaster distortion synth tube module

via this auction

"The Metasonix KV-100 AssBlaster contains the following:

Five real new-old-stock VACUUM TUBES. the basic preamp stage of our TM-7 Scrotum Smasher, driving: - the waveshaping (pulser) and ring modulation functions of our TM-1, minus the ring-modulator carrier oscillator, which then drives; a VCO derived from our TM-3 (it is NOT intended for use as a synthesizer pitch source, only as a special effect for signal degradation), leading to; an all-new wide-sweeping bandpass filter, with envelope filter function plus wah capability (external pedal); plus an envelope follower, which also makes a gate signal; and a noise gate on the output, which is always active and is driven by said gate signal.

Plus relay-based true bypass for the main circuit, plus relay controlled activation of the VCO and pulser. Controllable with manual switches or external Fender-type amp footswitches. Plus plenty of processing inputs and outputs for control voltages. No MIDI.

Only 8 knobs allow for vast ranges of distortion and effects, Yes, you can plug your guitar into it, Yes, you can plug line-level sources into it. Yes you can run the output to a guitar amp or any mixer. Yes, all the inputs and outputs are compatible with modular synthesizers.

Specifications: Audio input accepts unbalanced guitar, microphone or line signals. Output 600 ohms unbalanced. 1/4" jacks for all I/O. Extra inputs: carrier audio input for ring modulator, CV inputs for VCO pitch and filter sweep. Extra outputs: envelope CV out, VCO waveform out, pulser waveform out. Frequency response: yes. Distortion: yee-haw. Filter sweep range: <100hz to="">12 kHz. Enclosed in rugged, moisture-resistant ABS utility box with hinged lid, carrying handle and latch. Size with lid closed 12.25"x7.4"x6.5" (314mmx186mmx168mm), weight (minus AC adapter) approx 2 lbs (1.4 kg). Power: 12 volts AC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 amps. Uses Jameco 167151 AC adapter for power in 120v countries. Power inlet: 2.1mm coaxial jack. Unit ships with AC adapter for USA. Note: On/Off buttons in picture have been replaced with On/Off rocker switches."

Access Virus Ti

via fischek

click the image for the full size shot.

BPM10: Akai MPK Mini First Look

via Sonic State
"On the Akai, Numark stand at BPM was a prototype, MPK Mini - the new MIDI controller featuring both 8 MPC style pads - velocity sensitive (not pressure), 8 assignable knobs and a 25-key mini MIDI keyboard. There are two layers to the knobs and pads, giving a total of 16 pads and 16 controls.

The unit is bus powered over USB. Coming "before Christmas" priced at £69 UK pounds."
http://www.akaipro.com/

BPM10: AirJ App Transmits Native MIDI Over Wifi

via Sonic State
"It may just look like a bit of fun, but it could have some quite professional applications. The AirJapp (£8.99) allows you to assign MIDI controls and events to actions of movements made with your iOS device. Whats more, according to our demonstrator, the device will show up as a native MIDI controller in Ableton, and presumably other DAWs.

Devices are available when the App is launched and they are connected to the same Wifi network. There is no actual limit to the number you could have - only the Wifi bandwidth is the issue.

The AirJ app is not available just yet, in the next couple of weeks we're told"
http://www.airj.co/

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Looptastic HD Apple iPad

Looptastic HD Demo for Apple iPad

YouTube via soundtrends | March 25, 2010

"Demonstration of Looptastic HD for iPad shows electronic music groove creation for producers, musicians and DJs. Intense loop manipulation, effects and remix - a- fication! Includes more than 900 loops spanning Trance, Hip Hop, Dubstep, Ambient, Breakbeat, Drum n Bass, Minimal, Progressive House, and Reggaeton. Beats, bass, synths and other snippets complete with performance recording. Export/Import content from/to your computer.


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Looptastic HD Demo Pt 1

soundtrends | July 07, 2010

"This video covers the basics of Looptastic HD app for the Apple iPad and includes:

- Going to the Loop Store to get included/free loop content
- Loading a Loop Set, and what is in a set
- Using Mix Zones, Crossfader, XY Touch Pad and effects
- Saving your Mix for Export to Mac/PC and SoundCloud

NOTE: Changing Tempo is not covered here, but will be in a separate video. All loops in your mix will automatically adjust to whatever tempo you enter via keyboard, tap or slider when you select the BPM button."

Looptastic HD Tempo Control and Syncing w-Korg Kaossilator Pro

soundtrends | July 25, 2010

"Here David Battino syncs-up Looptastic HD with his trusty Kaossilator for a massive, music mixfest!"

Looptastic HD On iPad Funky House Loops

downloadloops | May 22, 2010

"A quick demo of the latest Looptastic HD Funky House Loop Set for iPad. I worked very hard on these loops and would appreciate a shout out if you're using them in your dj sets or in your music. Most of the loops on the looptastic app were produced by me , dj puzzle."

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