MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, October 7, 2010


Thursday, October 07, 2010

“The Making of Bob Moog Live” (Part 3 of 5)

Part 3 of the series is now up on the Bob Moog Foundation website here.

"Bob played the most popular Moog synth, the MiniMoog. Mike played a Mini, a MicroMoog, 
a Wurlitzer electronic piano and an Oberheim OB-8, while I performed on 
acoustic guitar, a 32-string Ukelin (16 plucked, 16 bowed) a small harp 
and on one tune, a Moog Sonic Six."

MD+MPC1k Pract v3


YouTube via SashaBorodin | October 07, 2010
Machinedrum comes in at 2:40
"more performance practice with MD and MPC; bit too heavy in the MD kick (it's hard to resist), so watch out for too much low end. messing around with building up somber loops in MPC, set to a few recent MD patterns (some of my favorite yet, only have had the MD for two weeks)."

Waldorf Pulse Plus


via this auction

ELEKTRONIKA EM-26 RARE SOVIET USSR ANALOG VOCODER


via this auction

"Electronika EM-26 portable vocoder is intended for synthesis the voice or external signals, has internal strings ton-generator, analyzer-synthesizer, modulations and vocoder effects. Control panel include 4 sections: VIBRATO, VOCODER, STRINGS and LEVEL, also it has a panel real time transpose and other controls.

VIBRATO section has sliders - accent, depth and rate
VOCODER - chorus knobs (on, mode), mic/vocoder level
STRINGS - on/off, level, violin/cello, sustain
LEVEL - mic, line A, line C
Keyboard PANEL: main level, pitch, interval, octave, pitch bend

CONNECTION (1/4 jack): mic in, line A,C, phones, output, pedal, power.

Specifications:
— Number of octaves in a keyboard, 2,5
— Weight with case, 7 kg (approx. 15 Pounds)"

8 Moog Phaser Pedal Under Voltage Control


YouTube via 7thDanSound | October 07, 2010

"The MoogerFoogers allow amazing voltage control of most any parameter. Using the phaser and letting it follow the tune you play makes it sound quite different from the usual phaser sound."

Univox Korg 800DV 7x slider caps + knobs

via this auction

"Set of knobs and slider caps for the Univox / Korg 800DV, it will fit other models like the 700, 700S, Micro-Preset etc.

3 knobs are missing their original colour coding, but all are in overall good shape.

These don't come up often, it's a great opportunity to replace a missing part on your synth, or to keep as spares."

ether^ra LIMINAL SWIM


YouTube via potterpaint2000 | October 07, 2010

"an improv featuring my Serges, a Nord Lead through an Oto Biscuit, a Doepfer Dark Energy/Tenori-on combo, a MFB 503 Drumcomputer plus various fx. http://etherra.blogspot.com"

Free flight (Plogue Bidule + 2 Moog FreqBox + DSI Tetra)


YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan | October 07, 2010

"Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie. The music has been made in one take with Plogue Bidule, two Moog FreqBox and a DSI Tetra. Enjoy !
(Stellar pictures from the Advanced Camera on the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope)
http://www.myspace.com/fredericgercha..."

Kaossilator - Tubular Bells


YouTube via psychopath3000 | October 07, 2010

"Here is a Kaossilator mix featuring Tubular Bells (Mike Oldfield), some folk tunes (drowsy maggie, Scarborough fair), and various other bits and pieces. Recorded live.

Please welcome the cat.

http://www.myspace.com/johnjamesgarner"

1980 Performance Music Systems Syntar Brochure


via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the write-up, including some words from George Mattson, the creator of the Syntar and now Mattson Mini Modular.

Practical Electronics "Synth VCO/Diff" Kit From Oct 1973

via this auction

"Bit of a rarity this as i bought it in 73 for a synth project but never built this part as far as i can see all the bits including chips are there. Includes schematic to build stereo differential amp, plus Voltage controlled Amp. If you have the Mags of this period great but if not your on your own Bought from practical electronic..........best of luck"


Roland Jx8p


YouTube via lesingemonotone | October 07, 2010

"Showing off a Roland JX8p synthesizer that I have for sale."

Roland JX8P on Ebay

Raymond Scott Documentary - Deconstructing Dad Now Available

follow-up to this post.
http://scottdoc.com/dvd/
"The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott

Director: Stan Warnow
Studio: Waterfall Films Ltd.
Producer: Waterfall Films Ltd.
Starring: Raymond Scott, Wayne Barker, Gert-Jan Blom, Don Byron, Irwin Chusid, Jeremy Cohen, Herb Deutsch, Greg Ford, Will Friedwald, Skip Heller, Mark Mothersbaugh, Paul D. Miller ( DJ Spooky), Stan Warnow, Hal Willner, Jeff Winner, John Williams
Genre: Music Documentary
Region coded: 0
Run time: 98 MInutes
UPC bar code: 885007134848
Disc: dvd
Release date: September 9, 2010

His filmmaker son probes the life of his remote but fascinating father--musician, composer, inventor and futurist Raymond Scott.

Copyright (C) 2010 Waterfall Films Ltd. All Rights Reserved"

iVardensphere - 'The Source of Uncertainty'


YouTube via ravenlune | October 05, 2010

"From the Album Bloodwater, 2010"

via Gur of Tiptop Audio
"I got a cool link today of a band called ivardensphere on stage, loaded with Tiptop gear."

Yonac Software Releases miniDrum PRO Drum Machine for the iPad

"Using the YASSE sound sequencing and synthesis engine, Yonac have created yet another exciting iPad music application. (New York, NY – October 6, 2010) Yonac Software is pleased to announce the release of the miniDrum PRO for the iPad. Following the release of miniSynth PRO, one of the top-selling synthesizers for the iPad, miniDrum PRO is designed and engineered so that anyone can create amazingly lush rhythms and beats.

miniDrum PROʼs recording capabilities are remarkable. There are two different ways to create songs: live recording and/or input to the pattern matrix. miniDrum PRO comes with 40 bundled “kits” containing over 300 unique sounds that range from acoustic drums to electronic sets to auxiliary percussion.

The core of miniDrum PRO is its 8-track step sequencer, where measures and notes can be
entered and edited. Each note is individually adjustable for pitch, velocity, panning and lag, allowing infinite variations. There is no limit to the number of measures in a song, and each measure is independently adjustable for time signature. The sequencer also provides variable note resolution, and an infinite number of projects can be saved.

miniDrum PRO also comes with an exceptionally versatile effects stack and in true, individually adjustable stereo. It includes a custom-tuned version of the "Vincent" filter with low-pass, high- pass and band-pass output; a filter modulator with variable waveforms, speed and depth; a custom, tube-tone overdrive unit with settable gain; bitcrusher with adjustable bits and frequency; flanger with adjustable delay, rate, depth and regeneration; analog-tone reverb/delay unit with adjustable feedback and note-latching (for timed delay repeats); and the "Humanizer" with adjustable amount that you can use to randomize the pitch, panning, velocity of a sequence to add the "human touch."

miniDrum PRO is available at the iTunes Store for $9.99.
miniDrum
iPads on Ebay
iPads on Amazon

Yonac Software was founded in New York City in 2008. The company mainly focuses on the development of music and sound related software. Yonacʼs popular miniSynth PRO was released at the opening of the iPad iTunes store in April 2010. iPhone applications include miniSynth, the first iPhone synthesizer, TuneORama, an easy-to-use guitar tuner, and Thereminator, a touch screen theremin.

MiniDrum PRO by Yonac


[previously posted]


Selected Specs:
•8-Track step sequencer
•Individually adjustable note velocity, panning, pitch & lag
•4 different sequencer resolutions, including triplets
•Program via sequencer matrix or trigger pads
•Overdub feature
•Unlimited measure count per project
•Individually configurable measure repeat & beat counts
•Measure-wise copy, paste, delete
•Event based recording/sequencing via one touch button
•Recordings transcribed on sequencer matrix on rec finish
•Recordings completely note-wise editable, including in 4 delivery parameters
•Overdub mode ( via "DUB" switch) w/ count-in
•Zero-latency trigger pads
•One-touch export to audio, for use in audio software or devices
•Settable recording quantization
•Settable rec time signature
•40 instrument bundles w/ over 300 unique sounds
•Rock, Jazz, Electronic, Retro, Percussion, Experimental kits & more
•Drag-N-Drop Bundle Editor for creating & saving custom kits
•Unlimited custom user kits
•Unlimited, editable projects (songs)
•64 presets written by professional musicians
•44100, 16-bit CD-quality stereo output
•True stereo, custom designed FX
•Independently controlled left & right channel FX outputs
•Channel coupling switch for each effect
•"Vincent" filter w/ frequency, resonance & all three passes: low, high or band
•Filter modulator with 7 waveforms, depth, rate & tempo latch w/ different values
•Tube-tone harmonic distortion ("Overdrive") w/ amount
•Bitcrusher with bits & frequency
•Analog-clone flanger / chorus w/ adjustable base delay, depth, speed & regen
•Analog-clone delay / reverb w/ time, feedback & tempo latch, w/ 15 note values to choose from
•Custom-designed Humanizer module w/ amount, for introducing variation to playback
•Wi-Fi based file import/export
•iTunes based import/export
•File manager for browsing & clearing files & auditioning audio masters
•Stage-friendly tempo wheel
•Control matrix w/ individually configurable axis assignments
•Independently settable matrix axis snapback
•Dedicated FX panel
•Stage friendly measure & project editing controls
•One-touch recording, playback or overdub
•Metronome"

Serge Style Doepfer

via Examples for application of the DIY Synthesizer Board on Doepfer.de.

via bauke

"I noticed 2 extra PCB's of which i recognized the CGS mixer. the other one is located behind the DC mixer, so possibly it's also a small CGS thingy."

Fourth shot below is from another featured here.





KORG KP-30 SIGMA SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

with O1/W Badge

Synton Syntovox 222 Vocoder


via this auction

"The Syntovox 222 is one of the rarest vocoders around , next to the units from EMS and Sennheiser.

It sounds very good but different to a SVC 350. The quality of this unit is definitely equal to a SVC 350, which is in my opinion the best vocoder around. This Synthovox 222 has only slight wear. All lamps and switches work as they should, the pots work without crackling. The Syntovox was proffesionally cleaned and it is in excellent technical and optical condition. Works with 220V."

hardcore sunshine


YouTube via DrOctave1 | October 07, 2010

"Mondays grey patch with some sun and a different take. after letting it sit and get evil on itself i unleash it once again"

Update:

jungle dnb light step modular

DrOctave1 | October 07, 2010

"tore down the hard patch and made something nice and down tempo and relaxed enjoy"

The Synth-Project Doepfer DIYone


"2 Doepfer DIY Synth´s ..... each one with VCO (Saw & Rec), VCF, VCA, LFO and ADSR. Fixed wired or to use with patch field , 3 Octave Keyboard and Joystick"

More info and pics on Synth-Project

Doepfer Dark Energy Improv

via Cafe 80

"Pure improvisation : the monophonic synthesizer Doepfer Dark Energy is plugged into a Boss RC20 loop station, which is plugged into a Lexicon reverb unit.

One single live take."

Be sure to see khoral's Cafe 80 for more.

These are the Times by khoral

Sunday the Cat on The Soft Synthi

via CatSynth

Anyone ID the software on the screen? I thought it might be the XILS 3, but I haven't seen that particular layout before.

See You In Sleep Modular Sample Pack - Recording Modulars W/ Dave Jones


YouTube via BrianWilliamGreen | October 06, 2010

"For info and to download samples please go here, http://seeyouinsleep.com/blog/2010/10..."

image via TRASH_AUDIO

"Last night I made my way out to Arlington, Ma to work on a new sample pack with Dave Jones, the idea was to record modulars and then process the recorded sounds…"

Vestax Pad-one

Test Play ,Vestax Pad-one

YouTube via VestaxJapan | October 06, 2010

"Vestax New producut. USB MIDI PAD CONTROLLER
"Pad-one"
This prduct is Kool!!"

TOUGH AS A BRICK
The Vestax PAD-One is a solid robust MIDI pad controller, compatible with various DJ & DAW software and can be used to control any kind of MIDI device, including synthesizers, samplers, drum machines, and electronic drums.
The aluminum chassis will never warp or crack, ensuring you long life durability and stability.
The PAD-One can individually assign pads on the fly, and shows you each pads MIDI value on the 7seg indicator. Compact, solid and reliable, the PAD One is the ideal item to your DJ arsenal.

*Functions, designs and system requirements are subject to change without notice.

* 12 velocity & pressure sensitive LED backlit pads
* Individual LED color for each bank
* MIDI message for each pad can be selected with the PAD-One
* Real time control XY touch pad
* Solid aluminum die-casted robust chassis
* Full control of ROLL button tempo with the TAP button
* MIDI cable connection for control over various effect and sampler devices
* USB plug & play
* Excellent portability

Seaquence Demo

Seaquence Demo from Daniel Massey on Vimeo.


"Seaquence is an experimental musical petri-dish. Adopting a biological metaphor, Seaquence allows you to create and combine musical lifeforms into unique, dynamic compositions.

This is a short demo showing how it works.

Visit the project at seaquence.org

Project by Ryan Alexander, Gabriel Dunne, and Daniel Massey.

In collaboration with Gray Area Foundation for the Arts."

follow-up to this post.

Untitled - EMU Modular Video

Untitled from Velcro Lewis Group on Vimeo.

Pixelh8 - The Schematic "Trailer 1"


YouTube via pixelh8 | October 07, 2010

"This is the preview trailer for the upcoming Pixelh8 double album "The Schematic" an album split between "Vol 1. Software" happy poppy classic chiptune and "Vol 2. Hardware" aggressive and ambient glitch chaos chiptune. Utilising computers from the 80's and 90's such as the BBC Micro, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, and Amiga 500, we hope you will enjoy the sound.

I am excited :) working hard on it at the moment.

All audio and video are copyright Hidden Youth Records UK 2010."

Pixelh8 - The Schematic "Trailer 2"

Heterodyne Space Explorer demo


YouTube via GordonCharlton | October 07, 2010

"A simple cmos synth. Circuit by Beavis Audio Research.

http://www.beavisaudio.com/Projects/C...

With mixer mod as suggested by electri-fire" see this electro-music.com thread.

Juno Gi Unboxing Sonic LAB


YouTube via sonicstate | October 07, 2010

"Just arrived in the office, we take a quick look at the new Juno from Roland - a replacement for the Juno Di, which we reviewed earlier in the year.

If you have any questions about it, leave them in the comments here and we will try and cover it in the full review.

More videos, reviews and news at Sonicstate.com"

Ludlow Guitars - New York City Eigenharp Dealer


YouTube via eigenlabs | October 07, 2010
Now you know where to check on out if your are in NYC.

S4K Pink Floyd Cover Collection on Kurzweil K2x00 Space4keys ( time echo soycd hammond dark side )


YouTube via Space4Keys | October 07, 2010

"Here is the list of all patches you'll find into the colletcion, with all the controls provided for each patch:

PROGRAMS
- SOYCD Pad
- SOYCD Lead
- SOYCD Descending
- SOYCD Hammond
- Echoes Piano
- Echoes Hammond
- Echoes Farfisa
- Dark Side EP
- Dark Side Hammond1
- Time Intro
- Dark Side Hammond2
- ACYL Lead
- Brain Damage Lead
- SOYCD Pad2
- PF Brass (by The Digital Man)

SETUPS:
- SOYCD*: Setup for performing the song "Shine on you crazy diamond". From C-1 to E4 you have the pad, while from F4 to F6 you have the lead. On C7 you have the effect of the descendig scale. The A slider controls the volume of the pad, the E slider controls the volume of the Hammond sound. On MIDI channel 10 you can play, by master/controller, the Hammond patch. Footswitch 2 makes you pass to the next setup.

- Echoes: Setup for performing the song "Echoes". On the entire range you have the famous piano through a rotary speaker. On MIDI channel 10 you can play, by master/controller, the Hammond patch, with the E slider controlling volume. On MIDI channel 7 you can play, by master/controller, the Farfisa patch, with the F slider controlling volume. Footswitch 2 makes you pass to the next setup.

- Breathe: Setup for performing the song "Breathe". On the entire range you have the Wurlitzer patch. On MIDI channel 10 you can play, by master/controller, the Hammond patch, with the E slider controlling volume. Footswitch 2 makes you pass to the next setup.

- Time: Setup for performing the song "Time". From C-1 to A#2 you have the sound for the intro, while from C3 to G9 you have the Wurlitzer patch. On MIDI channel 10 you can play, by master/controller, the Hammond patch, with the E slider controlling volume. Footswitch 2 makes you pass to the next setup.

- The great gig: Setup for performing the song "The great gig in the sky". On the entire range you have the piano patch. On MIDI channel 10 you can play, by master/controller, the Hammond patch, with the E slider controlling volume. Footswitch 2 makes you pass to the next setup.

- Money: Setup for performing the song "Money". On the entire range you have the Wurlitzer patch, with modulation wheel providing you the "wah" effect. Footswitch 2 makes you pass to the next setup.

- Us&Them: Setup for performing the song "Us&Them". On the entire range you have the piano patch. On MIDI channel 10 you can play, by master/controller, the Hammond patch, with the E slider controlling volume. Footswitch 2 makes you pass to the next setup.

- ACYL: Setup for performing the song "Any colour you like". On the entire range you have the lead patch. On MIDI channel 10 you can play, by master/controller, the Hammond patch, with the E slider controlling volume. Footswitch 2 makes you pass to the next setup.

- Brain Damage: Setup for performing the song "Brain Damage". On the entire range you have the lead patch, with modulation wheel controlling the filter cutoff. On MIDI channel 10 you can play, by master/controller, the Hammond patch, with the E slider controlling volume. Footswitch 2 makes you pass to the next setup.

- Eclipse: Setup for performing the song "Eclipse". On the entire range you have the Hammond patch. On MIDI channel 10 you can play, by master/controller, another Hammond patch as a lower manual, with the E slider controlling volume. Footswitch 2 makes you pass to the next setup.


*In the K2000 collection, because of the maximum of 3 zones per setup, "SOYCD" setup has been divided into "SOYCD1" and "SOYCD2". "SOYCD1" contains the pad patch, the lead patch and the descendig scale, while "SOYCD2" provides the pad patch, the lead patch and the Hammond patch. You can go from "SOYCD1" to "SOYCD2" by pressing the footswitch 2.
http://www.space4keys.com
http://www.keyboardsolo.com"

Billboard App Award Ceremony - Jordan Rudess Wins Award for MorphWiz


YouTube via JCRUDESS | October 07, 2010

"Here is my video presentation, live performance and the moment of glory when I won the BIllboard Music Creation App award. for MorphWiz. Thanks to my partner Kevin Chartier for his numerical magic."
Jordan
iPads on Ebay
iPads on Amazon

iPod Touch on Ebay
iPod Touch on Amazon

Sequential Circuits Drumtraks VIntage Drum machine

via this auction

Click the image for the full size shot.

Sequential Circuits Pro One

via this auction

Korg Z1 Multi Oscillator Synthesizer


via this auction

"Sound Generation :Multi-Oscillator Synthesis System
Sound Source :2 oscillators(max.), Sub Oscillator, Noise Generator
Voices :12 voices (expandable to 18 voices with optional upgrade board DSPB-Z1)
Keyboard :61-key, velocity and aftertouch sensitive
Memory Capacity Programs :256
Memory Capacity MultiSets :32
Arpeggiator :5 preset patterns, 15 user patterns
Effects :Digital multi effector, 15 x Insert effect and 3 x Master effect Others
Display :240 x 64 LCD
Card slot :PCMCIA format (ATA or linear, 256K-4 Mbytes supported) up to 4096 Programs, 512 Multis, 240 User Arpeggio Patterns and 16 sets of Global settings
Controllers :Pitch Bender, Modulation Wheel, X-Y Pad, Modulation SW 1 &2, X-Y Hold SW, Portamento SW, Knobs 1-5, Filter Knobs (Cutoff, Resonance, EG Intensity), Filter EG Knobs (ADSR), Amp EG Knobs (ADSR), Arpeggiator Control Knobs (Gate, Velocity, Resolution, Speed)
Connectors :L/Mono, R, Phones, MIDI IN / OUT / THRU, Damper pedal, assignable switch, Volume pedal, assignable pedal
Dimensions :42.9"(W) x 13.7"(D) x 4.7"(H) mm
Weight :30.6 lbs"

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