MATRIXSYNTH: Sunday, October 31, 2010


Sunday, October 31, 2010

Jack and SuONOIO - All Hallows Eve...


A pic to go with this post and signing off for Halloween.
Remember to check out the label below for more. Spooky dreams everyone....

Elektron Octatrack Update - Scenes and the Optical Crossfader

follow-up to this post
"The optical crossfader
Ruggedness and durability is paramount in a live setting and the smooth action 45mm crossfader meets these criteria with ease. Due to it being optical it is very resilient to both dust and humidity and with a life time rated to more than 5 million operations it is definitely going to stand the test of time. The crossfader in conjunction with the Scene functionality makes live improvisation with the Octatrack easy and rewarding.
Scenes

A Scene is a set of parameter values. All parameters that can be parameter locked can also be assigned to a Scene. At all times 16 Scenes are instantly available and ready to be assigned to the two Scene slots of the crossfader. The Scene assigned to slot A comes into full effect when the crossfader is at its leftmost position and the Scene assigned to slot B comes into full effect when the crossfader is at its rightmost position. For all other crossfader positions interpolation between the Scene parameters will occur. Scenes can be both muted and assigned in real time.

Scenes controlled by the crossfader make it possible to add sudden bursts of effects to a sound, make smooth transitions between tracks, pitch one loop up while another loop is being pitched down or to completely and utterly change the sound of a whole pattern. The choice is yours.
Check back every week for more Octatrack goodness!"

Scene magic by Elektron

http://www.elektron.se/

Gakken SX-150 modification: pressure sensor controller


YouTube via CoagulaTube | October 11, 2010
Star Trek Theme. Follow-up to this post.
"If you wish to read my tutorial on how to modify a Gaken Sx-150 to use a pressure ribbon controller please visit http://www.coagula.org/content/pages/..."

KORG POLY-800 with Original Box

via this auction

ARP AXXE - Synthesizer Case

via this auction

"vintage, 100% authentic Anvil flight case made for the CLASSIC.. Vintage 1975 ARP AXXE synthesizer"

Mimimoog Voyager Signature Edition & VX-351 CV Expander


via this auction

HAMMOND 102100 ANALOG SYNTHESIZER with Case

via this auction
"THIS RARE VINTAGE MONOPHONIC ANALOG SYNTHESIZER (SERIAL # 392214) IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND IN WORKING CONDITION (ONLY AROUND 200 OF THESE WERE EVER PRODUCED!) - AND THIS ONE HAS EVERYTHING. IT HAS BEEN CAREFULLY TESTED AND IS IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER. EVERY KEY CONTACT FEELS & WORKS PERFECTLY - AND THIS SYNTHESIZER HAS A PARTICULARLY GREAT & ROCK SOLID, SMOOTH ACTION. ALL BUTTONS, SLIDERS & BOARD CONTACTS HAVE BEEN CLEANED AND ARE FULLY FUNCTIONAL.

PROGRAMMING:
THERE ARE SIX FACTORY PRESETS & ONE MANUAL PROGRAMMING POSITION ON THIS UNIT.

THE SIX PRESETS (FRENCH HORN, TUBA, VIOLIN, SAX, CLARINET & SOLAR ECHO) ARE PERMANENTLY FACTORY-PROGRAMMED PATCHES ACCESSIBLE BY THE COLORED BUTTONS TO THE RIGHT OF THE PROGRAMMER. IN ADDITION TO PROGRAMMING OPTIONS SUCH AS WAVEFORM SELECTION & OCTAVE RANGE, THERE ARE SEVEN FILTER POSITIONS, THREE FILTER CUT-OFF POSITIONS, THREE FILTER MODULATION POSITIONS, AND SEVEN FILTER ENVELOPE POSITIONS. THERE ARE TWO ATTACK SPEED POSITIONS & FOUR TYPES OF VCA ENVELOPE RELEASE. THERE ARE TWO PITCH MODULATION (VIBRATO) SETTINGS & ALSO OPTIONS FOR VIBRATO CONTACT DELAY.

THIS SYNTHESIZER HAS ONE OSCILLATOR WITH CHOICE OF TWO WAVEFORMS - SQUARE & SAWTOOTH. ALTHOUGH IT HAS A THREE-AND-A-HALF OCTAVE / FORTY-FOUR KEY KEYBOARD, IT HAS A SIX-AND-A-HALF OCTAVE RANGE. AS THIS UNIT WAS PRODUCED BY HAMMOND TO SIT ON TOP OF THEIR FAMOUS ORGANS, PROGRAMMING IS MODELED AFTER ORGAN DRAWBARS - THE THEORY BEING THAT ORGANISTS REMEMBER PATCHES BY DRAWBAR NUMBERS. FOR EXAMPLE, "444400200" ON A HAMMOND B3 EQUALS A CERTAIN TYPE OF LEAD SOUND. IT WORKS EXACTLY THE SAME WAY ON THIS SYNTHESIZER - ONCE YOU'VE DESIGNED A SOUND, IT BECOMES VERY EASY TO RECALL USING THIS SAME NUMBER SYSTEM.

THIS IS A VERY SIMPLE, YET SOLID-SOUNDING MONOPHONIC SYNTHESIZER WITH A GREAT KEYBOARD ACTION FROM THE EARLY DAYS OF ANALOG GLORY. IT BELONGS TO THE SAME GROUP OF EARLY MONO PRESET SYNTHESIZERS THAT INCLUDES THE ARP PRO SOLOIST, MOOG MINITMOOG & SATELLITE, ROLAND SH-1000, KORG MICROPRESET & MINIKORG."

Korg x911 Analog Guitar Synth SN 271550

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

Note the screw hold on the underside for a stand.

"Need some RAD Korg synth tones, but don't feel like lugging your MS-20 around? Here is the compact solution! Lots of gain/sensitivity control, so you can get a much more reliable, better tracking sound versus other vintage effects of this type. Works very well with keyboards, vocals, drum machines, etc. Use it as a control system for your other CV/Gate effects and instruments! Loads of fun and mayhem for years to come."

Yamaha CS-15 Analog Synthesizer w/ Wood Sides

via this auction

Elektron Machinedrum SPS-1 MKII Drum Synthesizer


via this auction

"The Elektron Machinedrum SPS-1 MKII combines extremely flexible drum synthesis with powerful sequencer capabilities. It is equipped with four MD-synths, each with its own special sonic flavor. You will have no problem conjuring forth sub-sonic kicks, snappy snares or wild FX. The possibilities to create percussive sounds are near limitless. To add further control over your beats, 16 freely assignable LFO's are available. Be warned though, the Machinedrum can be seriously addictive and no rehab is currently available to treat you. Sequencing is the middle name of the Machinedrum. Use the SPS-1 MKII to control both your internal sounds as well as your external MIDI equipment in great detail. It runs the show, both literally and figuratively speaking. Use the two external inputs to sculpt incoming sounds with the Machinedrum effects and filters. The SPS-1 MKII is not only a great drum machine, but also an extremely potent effects unit! Drum synthesis has never been this powerful!

Features
* 4 x MD synths
* 74 MD machines
* 64-step sequencer
* 16-track sequencer
* 16-part effect system
* Stereo master effects
* 16 x LFOs
* Six audio outputs
* Two audio inputs
* Full real-time control
* Compact high-quality design
* Large backlit LCD"

DX5 playing Depeche Mode "Nothing's Impossible"


YouTube via DX5 | October 31, 2010

"A dark track composed by Dave Gahan.

Gear:
Upper: Emu EMAX II HD (sampled sounds from JP8000 and library)
Mid: Roland JP8000
Lower: Kurzweil PC1x (Split in four different zones and triggering the JP8000 via MIDI)

Backtrack recorded in Pro Tools with Reason rewired for drums."

mfosunfinishedbox.avi


YouTube via drmoonstien | October 31, 2010

ether^ra AGGREGATING FORMS


YouTube via potterpaint2000 | October 31, 2010

"an improv w/Serges, a VTOL Cramola, a Folktek Pluton, and a MFB503 w/fx. http://etherra.blogspot.com"

Asteroids modulation (Plogue Bidule + Doepfer Dark Energy + AS Semblance + Moog FreqBox)


YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan | October 31, 2010

"Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie. The music has been made in one take with Plogue Bidule (sequencer, mixer and various delay effects), an Analogue Solutions Semblance, and a Doepfer Dark Energy driving a Moog FreqBox. Enjoy !
http://www.myspace.com/fredericgercha..."

synth guitar 2.avi


YouTube via drmoonstien | October 31, 2010

Moon Modular 568 Sequencer

click image for the full size shot.

via The Lunar Experience

Chimera bc8 & KORG Monotron

flickr By jonas_l
(click for more)

"At first the Chimera bc8 felt like a random beast, and while it still does at times I have discovered that running it through the filter of the Korg Monotron is a good way to tame it. Great for rythmic bass patterns and random noise."

Moog Little Phatty PCB & LP Ends


flickr By dave manley
(click for more)

inside a Little Phatty

TB-303 in acid techno mix : TB-303 is for sale, read more...


YouTube via cores303 | October 31, 2010

"TB-303 is for sale on ebay : item n° 140472776639

you have a perfect TB-303 with full modifications :
CV GATE ACCENT FILTERE SLIDE

original bag

full working as you can see

contact me ...

enjoy"

via this auction

"TB-303 have all modifications : CV GATE ACCENT FILTER SLIDE"





KORG microSAMPLER x Yasushi.K


YouTube via yasushik1977 | October 31, 2010

"microSAMPLERをパワーアップさせるキャンペーン!世の中の全ての音を自分­の楽器にできる!というあの頃みんなが夢見たサンプラーがこんなにコンパクトに、しか­も電池駆動も可能。音を録った直後から和音で演奏できちゃうんです。

動画収録時に間違えて音声をモノラル収録してしまいました。実際にmicroSAMP­LERから再生される音はもっと高音質です。

この動画はオフィシャル版とは別にアップされたミラーバージョンです。是非オフィシャ­ル版もご覧ください!(内容は一緒ですけども(笑))

キャンペーンサイト、ダウンロード等はこちらから!↓
http://korg.co.jp/Product/Synthesizer..."

Googlish:
"microSAMPLER juice up the campaign! That all the sounds their instruments in the world! Everyone is so compact that time dreamed of a sampler, yet can also be battery operated. 'd Get a chord can be played immediately after recording the sound Tta.

I have mono sound recording during the recording the wrong video. MicroSAMPLER actually play through the sound is more high-quality sound.

This video is a mirror version of the official version is uploaded separately. Please see the official version is out! (Though the content is with him (laughs))"

KORG MicroSAMPLERs on Ebay

Moog MC-4 Monkey Acid


YouTube via darenager | October 31, 2010

"Hooked up the Moog Little Phatty to the Roland MC-4b, for a quick bit of Sunday night jammin. Some of the sounds remind me of sounds a monkey makes, hence the name."

Happy Halloween!!!

I hope it's a good one. The following is a short video I made with the SuONOIO.


YouTube via matrixsynth | October 31, 2010

"http://www.sonoio.org/

Single oscillator on the SuONOIO. No external processing. Sample-A set to rhythmic loop with no mods set. Delay A added followed by Crystal effect which gives the delay feedback an octave-up effect - it's the shimmer sound. Reverse mod and Distortion effects then added. The over saturation and distortion is on purpose. Unfortunately the bass wasn't fully captured, and it's a bit noisy. It sounds better/fuller in the studio. Anyway... Enjoy the rhythmic distorted subtleties. I love this thing.

Happy Halloween folks!

Happy Circuit Bent Halloween from A.S.M.O.


YouTube via eddie23a | October 31, 2010

"circuit bent Furby mk2 singing the Monster Mash by Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt Kickers"

Impressionist Drum Scape VII

via Folktek Arts

"A comissioned piece by Arius Blaze = one of the antique synth drum series. Huge bass, and sweet nasty drone. See it on the folktek site here"

Folktek on Ebay

Modcan Filters get Shifted


YouTube via rezzn8r | October 31, 2010

"Another feedback loop experiment with the Modcan 39B Frequency Shifter. This time a Bugbrand PT Delay is added after the CV Recorder in the feedback chain. Sequenced, self-oscillating filters are used for source material."

Torino ReacTiva 2010

flickr By ReacTj
(click for more)

Reactable is also available for iOS:

Reactable Systems SL

iPads on Ebay
iPads on Amazon

iPod Touch on Ebay
iPod Touch on Amazon

SoftStep Now Available

"SoftStep sells for $289.95, the MIDI expander for $49.95"

Full details at Keith McMillan Instruments

" * Software Control: control effects, looping, sample triggering, and more
* Studio Application: control punch-in, panning, levels, and transport functions
* Standalone Mode: use the SoftStep without a computer to control your MIDI synth and/or rack with the SoftStep MIDI Expander (sold separately)
* Beyond Sound: control lighting effects, video, robotics, pyrotechnics, and more."



SoftStep Demo- note out via MIDI Expander
YouTube via KeithMcMillen | September 28, 2010

"Tom Ferguson demos SoftStep and the SoftStep MIDI Expander to send MIDI note information to an external synth unit."

SoftStep- First Tutorial

YouTube via KeithMcMillen | September 24, 2010

"KMI support tech Sarah Howe guides you on a quick tour of the technical aspects of the SoftStep."
more videos here

Roland CP-40 Pitch to midi converter


via this auction

""The CP-40 converts audio signals from microphone or line-level input sources into MIDI signals in real time. Audio information, whether from someone singing or playing electric guitar, is instantaneously converted into MIDI signals. This conveniently allows you to gain control over other MIDI devices- without requiring a MIDI keyboard, or guitar controller. Volume and Pitch changes are also controllable.."

From CP-40 users manual"

Roland promars MRS-2 duo-phonic analog synthesizer

via this auction

Roland System 100m Modules

via this auction

"This is an amassing tool for the advanced synthesis or electronic music professional. This is Roland's patch cord synthesizer, a collectable unit that sounds great with a similar sound to the sh-101 but with the endless flexibility to using a patch cord synth. The unit has one m-140 envelope/LFO module , three 110 oscillator/filter modules, and one 131 output mixer module."

Red ROLAND SH101 with Mod Grip

via this auction


Roland CSQ-600 analog sequencer

via this auction

Roland MPU 101

via this auction

"Roland MPU 101 Midi to CV converter that can control up to 4 monosynths at once. Has a polyphonic mode too for synth insanity! You can use the gate outs to trigger percussion type of sounds too... basically whatever receives a gate signal. And you can use the "dynamics" control voltages for things like filter cutoff as well. It's a really good machine for anyone with a monosynth or a modular synth. It's the type of thing that Aphex Twin would use but you can use it for any genre that uses analogue synths, techno, drum and bass, etc."

BOSS ROLAND DR-55 DR RHYTHM DRUM MACHINE

via this auction

Roland System 100 (102 Expander) w/ case

via this auction

Roland System 100 Model 104 Sequencer

via this auction

SIMMONS V DRUM BRAIN/MODULE

via this auction

Oberheim Four Voice Analog Synth w/ Oberheim sequencer

via this auction

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