Thursday, October 14, 2010
Kebu - To Jupiter and back (TR-606 + Juno 60 + Axxe + Logan demo)
YouTube via kebunator | October 14, 2010
"I wanted to learn how to use my Roland TR-606, so I thought the best way would be to compose a song with it. And here's the result!
The song was recorded live. No overdubs, performed in one go straight through!
The TR-606 sends external gate trigger-signals each time a high tom or low tom hit is activated. I muted the tom sounds and used the pattern sequencer for the low tom for controlling the arpeggiator clock of a Roland Juno 60 instead. The pattern for the high tom controls the gate to an Arp Axxe.
The Logan String Melody II is run through a EHX Small Stone phaser. Both the Juno and the Logan is sent to a simple delay. I would have wanted to have the song 100% analog, but my space echo broke down, so I had to use a digital delay (TC M300). All instruments are also fed more or less to a stereo spring reverb (Vesta Kaza RV-3). The output from the mixer is recorded with a stereo cassette deck. Mild EQ and limiting was used in the final digital mastering stage.
The song title? To me the song was an adventurous voyage, hence the title. :)"
Doepfer DARK TIME Sequencer Pics and Specs
via Doepfer. Note the DARK ENERGY to the right and blue or red leds in the bottom two pics and note."Dark Time is an analog sequencer that is planned in the first place as an add-on for the Dark Energy. But it may be used even in combination with other Midi, USB or CV/Gate equipment too. As the unit is still in the development state (as of October 2010) all specifications, prices and release dates are still without any obligation ! As soon as more detailed information is available it will be published here.
Features overview* two rows with 8 controls each
* for each step:
o - rotary control (same knob type as Dark Energy)
o - red LED
o - three-position switch On/Off/Skip
+ On = trigger signal is active for this step
+ Off = no trigger for this step
+ Skip = step is skipped
o - three-position switch Stop/Continue/Jump
+ Stop = sequence stops here
+ Continue = sequence continues
+ Jump (as yet Reset):
# If only one of the 16 toggle switches is in the Jump position a Reset is carried out (i.e. sequence jumps to stage 1)# If two or more of the switches are in the Jump position the sequence jumps to the next step with the switch in the Jump position and then continues from this position (until another step with the switch in the Jump position is reached and then the same procedure is carried out again)
* several operating modes:
o 1x16 (i.e. the two rows are daisy-chained)o 2x8 (i.e. both rows run in parallel)
o custom mode (e.g. three times row 1 and the once row 2, probably not yet available in the first firmware version)
* several running directions:
o forward
o backward
o random
* several voltage / tuning ranges: 1V, 2V, 5V (corresponding to 1/2/5 octaves)* quantization on/off/custom scale (custom scale probably not yet available in the first firmware version)
* transpose via switch (-1/0/+1 octave), Midi/USB or external CV input
* timing control, selected by a three position switch:
o internal via built-in clock oscillator with frequency and pulsewidth controls
o external via Midi/USBo external via analog clock/start/stop
* analog interface for CV/gate/clock/Start-Stop (inputs and outputs, 3.5 mm miniature jack sockets)
* Midi interface
* USB interface (power supply via USB is not possible)
* basic parameters are set in the configuration mode (e.g. Midi channel for row 1, Midi channel for row 2, Midi clock dividing factor, custom scale, custom running mode)
* optically adapted to Dark Energy (same knobs, same depth and height, same wooden side plates and so on)
* Powered via external power supply (12 AC/min. 400mA) for 230V
* powering the device via USB is not possible, because the analog circuits require a dual voltage (+/-12V).
Date of Delivery: ~ end of 2010
Price: ~ Euro 450.00...500.00
All features, prices and delivery dates are still without obligation and are subject to change."
On the LED colors: "The final colors of the LEDs are not yet determined. Our current favorite is blue and four white LEDs for the momentary switches. We receive a lot of different suggestions concerning the LED colors but will be able to manufacture only one version. Only in exceptional cases we will manufacture versions with differing LED colors. These custom made versions will have additional charges and a longer delivery time (additional 4-6 weeks) because the units are not manufactured in-house. It does not make sense to replace the LEDs subsequently. Rather the final LEDs have to be assembled already during the production. As our manufacturer has only the standard LEDs in stock the special LEDs have to be ordered customer-related. Such orders will be treated as custom orders and it is not possible to return the devices (e.g. due to the European distance selling act law). We also ask for advance payment in these cases."
FOH - Power / Choices , Synthwerks FSR-4C/B
YouTube via ISOTROPOSPHERE | October 14, 2010
"Hey folks, I spent a couple Months this Summer constructing a new 9U modular synth cabinet and a 6U modular synth desktop controller housing. This is a brief video showing off some new modules in the desktop controller I have dubbed the DFMZ-3.
FOH Choices controlling Synthicon filter and triggering chnl. 4 on Maths.
Synthwerks FSR-4C/B pressure surface controlling gate on Doepfer quad ADSR, EMS synthi filter and FM1 input on Z3000 mkII.
More vids on my new builds coming soon."
LABELS/MORE:
Doepfer,
EMS,
Featured,
Flight of Harmony,
Make Noise,
Steiner Parker,
SYNTHWERKS,
TipTop Audio,
Video
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"Control Zone" by Mark Mosher (Live Rehearsal Video)
YouTube via newechoproductions | October 14, 2010
"One Man, One Theremin, One AudioCube :^) In this video I perform the instrumental electronic music song "Control Zone" off of my album I HEAR YOUR SIGNALS which you can download from http://markmosher.bandcamp.com/album/...
I'm routing the Moog Etherwave Theremin analog signal into Ableton Live and convert the pitch-to-MIDI in real-time then route the signal to various virtual instruments hosted out of Live. I then use a Percussa AudioCube in Sensor mode to add 4 additional dimensions of modulate in real-time. So 6 dimensions of spatial control. I'm changing the signal routing of the Theremin to route MIDI to different virtual instruments on the fly using the Novation Launchpad. I definitely went for "Hendrix" in parts of the song.
www.MarkMosherMusic.com"
SuONOIO Ready to Ship
via @blindoldfreak:"SuONOIO boxed up, manual printed"
and...
via @harvestman:
"Suonoio is done. Shipment next."
Jen SX-2000 analog mono synth
via this auction"Extremely rare Jen SX-2000 analog mono synthesizer. Built in Italy around 1980, appears to be inspired by the early Japanese synths with a preset section and a manual section. Extremely resonant and wet filter, somewhere between a Korg 770 and Roland SH series low pass filter. I sought this synthesizer out because I had played one in a pawn shop about 5 years ago and was struck by the fact that it had the thickest and richest square wave bass I had ever heard. This is not hyperbole, everyone who plays this synth agrees it has the deepest bottom end they have heard."
Update via Flemming in the comments: "This synthesizer was also build into one of JEN's organs called the CAROUSEL C-450. I have seen it a couple of times and I actually considered buying the organ just to get the synthesizer (the organ itself is rather boring). But they weigh a ton and are too big to get into my car.Flemming A.K.A. Organfairy"
KORG KAOSSILATOR PRO まるわかりムービー Returns 002 :Improvisation
YouTube via KORGINC | October 14, 2010
"ダイナミック・フレーズ・シンセサイザー / ループ・レコーダー KAOSSILATOR PROの全貌を披露する、大人気シリーズ・ムービーが復活！
高いポテンシャルを持つKAOSSILATOR PRO。その秘めたる可能性をまだまだ追及します！第二回。"
The Sonic Workshop - Modular Synthesizers & DIY Component Kits
The Sonic Workshop"We custom build modular synthesizers and offer DIY component kits. We are always open to all possible requests. If you are looking to have something build, would like a component kit, or have any questions please contact us via e-mail."
Pictured below: Milton 16x4 Voltage Controlled Sequencer
E350 Morphing Terrarium - Exploration 4
YouTube via universalblender | October 14, 2010
"Doepfer A-155 sequence modulates the Morph Y input, X knob is tweaked manually. Pitch is not moved, only the wavetables. Delay, and bass drum from Doepfer A-111-5 is added after a while. Bank C contains waveforms that are intended for LFO use, but they sound nice and gritty in audio range. No filters or VCA's used. It became a little tune, so it shall ingeniously be named "Terrarium Explorer".."
Working on new music, Oct. 2010
flickr By parasitkTop left: Hate Box by Prometheus Burning
Top right: Dual Lopass Gates from the Coppersynth
Top row on side: Flower Electronics Little Boy Blue
Andy Wig - EML Expulsion
YouTube via arthurpainter | October 14, 2010
"http://thissecondsleep.blogspot.com/
Here's another solo EML 200 Modular synth piece."
11 Another Kind of Acid
YouTube via 7thDanSound | October 14, 2010
"I was trying to make a monosynth out of the Moog Freqbox and Moog MUrF but it didn't quite work as expected. It did however turn out to be a nice kind of acid combo when controlled from the x0xb0x. The MUrF is in static filtering mode and just provides some distortion and light filtering. Since the filter in my x0xb0x is currently broken this makes for a good substitute. Enjoy!"
iCircuit - DIY Circuit Design for the iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows
iCircuit Introduction from Frank A. Krueger on Vimeo.
"iCircuit is the premier iPad and iPhone app for designing and experimenting with circuits. Its advanced simulation engine can handle both analog and digital circuits and features realtime always-on analysis. It is the perfect companion to students, hobbyists, and engineers.
You use it as you would any CAD program: you add elements, connect them together, and set their properties.
But iCircuit is unlike other CAD programs because it is always simulating. It's just like working with the real circuit. You do not stop to take a measurement or spend a lot of time configuring reports. Instead, you just play with the circuit as you normally would, with the power on!
There are over 30 elements you can use to build your circuits. The app has everything from simple resistors, to switches, to MOSFETS, to digital gates.
The app features a multimeter that you use to probe around the circuit to instantly read voltages and currents. If you want to see how a value changes over time, then you can add values to the built-in oscilloscope. The scope can simultaneously track many signals over time and features a touch interface to control the total time displayed and stacked and unstacked modes to easily compare signals.
Supported elements include:
* Signal generators, Voltage sources, and Current sources
* Resistors, Capacitors, and inductors
* Manual SPST/SPDT Switches, and SPST/SPDT relays
* Diodes, BJ Transistors, and MOSFETs
* Speakers, Buzzers, and LEDs
* ADCs, and DACs
* Logic gates: AND, OR, NAND, NOR, XOR
* JK and D Flip-flops
* Because iCircuit is a very CPU intensive application, it is recommended that you only use it on newer generation hardware including: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and iPads. However, it will still function on the older hardware.
Krueger Systems, Inc."
iPads on Ebay
iPads on Amazon
iPod Touch on Ebay
iPod Touch on Amazon
Screens:
ether^ra CONICAL MOMENT/MO(VE)MENT
YouTube via potterpaint2000 | October 14, 2010
"an improv featuring my Serges, a Doepfer Dark Energy/Tenori-on combo, some VTOL synth sounds plus some fx. http://etherra.blogspot.com"
Zn'shñ in Tokyo, Japan
Dual electronics by Franck Smith & Elvire Bastendorff
Doepfer Dark Energy, Moog Low Pass Filter, Sleepdrone, Glamour Box, Biscuit... and electronic set-up live w/ Kaossilator Pro & Restyler...
See and hear:
http://znshn.blogspot.com/...
http://francksmith.blogspot.com/...
OBERKORN Roland System 100M.MOV
YouTube via abeseiferth | October 14, 2010
"Here is the Oberkorn taking external clock from Logic and sequencing a bassline and hi hat pattern."
Cherry 10x50 Matrix Switch for ARP 2500
This one in via an anonymous reader."This very rare item is New-Old-Stock (NOS) and is in dead mint, unused condition. This is the same series of matrix switches that were used in the ARP 2500 and were very pricey when they were still available.
The unit measures 15.5" (W) x 3.375" (H) x 1.5" (D)
Connections are made via spade terminals for the Vertical and edge connectors, on both ends, for the Horizontal.
All the contacts are very shiney and show no sign of oxidation (due to proper storage over the years)
This would make a perfect modulation/patching matrix for a modular synth system."
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thirsty thursdays drink for your speakers
YouTube via DrOctave1 | October 14, 2010
"sounds that please the ear drums"
Ice T, Chris "Glove" & David Storrs - RECKLESS (Instrumental)
YouTube via intromix | October 14, 2010
ID the drum machine.
"Original cut of "Reckless" (edited) and used in Golan Globus films such as Breakin 1 & 2, and again in the films Missing In Action 1 and 3. Rap version by Ice T released on the Breakin soundtrack and Club Remix on the Polydor 12" single"
TV Bug
flickr By zeni666"TV Bug
TV Bug is a self-contained instrument constituted of 1x CRT TV, 1x SN76477, and 3 phototransistors.
More: cho-yaba.com/works"
Warning: flashing lights in the following videos:
YouTube via zeni69 | October 14, 2010
Test #01 - Modular light-sensitive projection screen.
"Test of the screen functioning as an instrument (directly connected to two SN76477).
Visual is for testing purpose only, not the proper visual. Visual made with Processing."
"Irish Flute" app for the iPad - "The Rolling Waves"
YouTube via tradlessons | October 14, 2010
"Demonstration of the 'Irish Flute' app for the iPad. Sound recorded directly from the iPad headphone jack."
iPads on Ebay
iPads on Amazon
the bla blas 2.mp4 - Lily on lead
YouTube via hyperdust7 | October 14, 2010
"http://www.intensemusic.co.uk
Lily on lead synth Little Phatty performing sync sweeps from the modulation wheel with James Bragg on Minimoog bass and Korg Radias pad. Beats off Korg Electribe. A new generation of Moog players!"
Artist Interview: Hank Shocklee (Bomb Squad)
YouTube via PropellerheadSW | October 13, 2010
"It's no exaggeration to say that were it not for Hank Shocklee, hip hop would probably sound entirely different. His early Bomb Squad production with Public Enemy didn't just break all the rules in rap music at the time... it rewrote them, forever changing the trajectory of the still-young cultural movement. To this day, Shocklee's production stands alone in its identifiable sound. We spoke with him recently to find out how he learned about Reason and what caused him to adopt it as his 'weapon of choice' for beat production."
Synth/Disco/House track by Dmitriy Morozov ("Candidate Twist")
Synth/Disco/House track by Dmitriy Morozov ("Candidate Twist") from TheChess on Vimeo.
"New track I'm recently working on using Novation Launchpad and Ableton Live."
DKNG “Moog” Art Print
More pics at DKNG Studios
"Recently, we’ve had the pleasure of creating a contributing art print for the upcoming show SYNTH. SYNTH is a group art show inspired by Robert Moog, the inventor of the synthesizer. The show will take place at MoogFest 2010.
The print above is part of a limited edition of 100 and is screen printed with four colors. It will be available for purchase after the weekend of the festival (November 1st). Below are some close up shots."
This one in via jimmersound.
DIY Steiner Synthasystem Racked
via Analogue Realities where you'll find more pics and details. I believe this is the first racking of the new Steiner Synthasystem.
Justin Bieber Gets His Scrotum Smashed w/ Metasonix
YouTube via plague1715 | October 13, 2010
"needless to say, vacuum tubes couldn't make him sound any better."
Buchla Bells II
YouTube via boobtube356 | October 13, 2010
"The 285e Frequency Shifter determines the pitch of the sound. The sound source is the 259e in mem skew mode. In the first half, the mod oscillator modulates the morph."
Two x 259e II
boobtube356 | October 13, 2010
Waldorf Pulse with Original Box
via this auction"This is fine full fledged mono synthesizer with 3 oscillators, which is great, especially having two of them with Variable Pulse Width. You get an ADSR Filter Envelope and an ADSR Amplitude Envelope. In addition there's also a Voltage Controlled Filter which can also be modulated by one of 15 sources. Which brings us to the Modulation Section makes for a ton of possibilities that early monophonic hardwired synths didn't offer. Essentially you can modulate 15 destinations, from 15 sources, so that's a lot of power to modify the waveforms going through this modulation matrix. The whole editing system is a 6 line matrix, with a knob for each parameter, which is a lot easier to deal with than thumbing through a whole bunch of pages on a fully digital synth. With two LFO's, a Mixer, a Noise source, Pitch Mod, Portamento, and Stereo Panning, there's even more to work with. You've got all the tools in this synth to work with any kind of music you want to play, that is, if you know how to work it, and know what kind of sounds you're looking for. The manual is well written and serves as a very good minimal guide as to how to use this instrument. I recommend reading it more than once, because while being brief, it makes points that are huge in terms of understanding the nature of this particular synth. Here's one particular point, your Oscillator mix volume controls really affect how dramatic your filter will respond, but there's more to it than that, because your individual Oscillator volumes and relative volumes will really affect the overall tone you're getting. This is the kind of difference in sound that can be easily overlooked, thus making for minimized understanding what the instrument can sound like. I also have the box, and the Power Supply and Manual will be packed in there, that is, before it is then packed into another box, so that it is double boxed for travel. This synth is great for anyone who loves to experiment and journey into the world of sound, and perhaps less great for someone who is interested in getting only the specific sounds being sort after."
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