MATRIXSYNTH: Friday, January 21, 2011

Friday, January 21, 2011

Blue Sound Master SR-88 & Electro Harmonix DRM 16

via DJ Josefo

All previous SR-88s posted have been dark gray (here, here, and a video here for example)

Update via Outa_Spaceman Being: 53 in the comments: "The blue SR-88 didn't have the 'sync' outputs that turned up on the grey version.
I used to record a 16th HH patten onto one track of my porta-studio then feed it into my EDP spider sequencer to lock everything together.
When the grey version came out it made things much easier.

The SR-88 also had a bigger brother with separate outputs but I can't remember what it was called."

Richie Rome: "Deep" and "My Wish For You" / Moog Prototype Vocoder

YouTube via VoiceEncoder | January 21, 2011 |

"Richie Rome: "Deep" and "My Wish For You" / Moog Prototype Vocoder.

'Deep', 1980."

Fat Elephant Nodules

YouTube via genxtargetmarket | March 11, 2010 | 9 likes, 0 dislikes

"Modular stuff with the Moog Voyager thrown in. It should be obvious which core sound is the Voyager. The Voyager is run through the Cwejman RES-4, FSH-1 & VC-FC plus the TipTop Z5000 and Analogue Systems RS-290; and that's only on the right channel. The left channel goes through a Metasonix TM-2. The Metasonix R51 is in the feedback path of the Analogue Systems RS290 delay. You can see when it is brought into the sonic stew by watching the red diode on the right-most tube light up.

If you can stand watching until the last 45 seconds of the video, you'll see my new favorite trick: Making the Analogue Solutions BD78 self-oscillate and then sticking a very modulated STG Wavefolder on the end of it. Shhhh... don't tell anyone."

Rare Oberheim Navigator Pref/x

via this auction

This is a rare one. See this prior post for what this can do.

White Face Studio Electronics ATC-Xi Quad Filter Synth

via this auction

"ATC-Xi Quad Filters (Moog - ARP2600 - TB303 - Oberheim), has a couple of minor racking marks. Comes with original manual and an extra Bank "Bass & Booty" (Value US$149)."

Roland Jupiter 6 synthesizer with Europa Mod

via this auction

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KORG M1 WORKSTATION

via this auction

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Vintage Synare 2 matrix drum synth

via this auction
"The Synare 2:
This was Star's flagship model., with one oscillator with sawtooth, and pulse waveforms,
white noise generator, etc.
But this had assignable functions, ie. routing the LFO to control certain parameters at once.
The LFO also added a sawtooth waveform) You could also select a wide range of octaves for the pitch to sound at, along with a fine tune function.
A major adjustment was the introduction of a fairly advanced sequencer with different patters, and the ability to change patterns and octaves. You could also adjust the speed and the note(s) sounded by the sequencer.
Plus, it had 16 pads instead of just four.
Retail price in 1976 was $1,395.00.
Made roughly from 1976-1982"

microkorg custom

flickr By rhodes_25
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Light Sensitive Delay with Drum Machine

YouTube via chamberofsounds | January 21, 2011 | 1 likes, 0 dislikes

Chamber of Sounds on eBay

"The LSD module can take a simple beat and morph it into something entirely new. You can hear the "glitch mode" in action, when i turn the rate knob past 2:00. It also makes some spectacular vibrato/delay effects. Freak out on LSD ~ only from chamberofsounds.com"

Light Sensitive Delay with Casio

YouTube via chamberofsounds | January 21, 2011 |

"Here's an old Casio, on the flute setting, going through the LSD module. A little LSD can make anything sound better... Get yours only at chamberofsounds.com"

Commuter Entertainment part 2

flickr By mattomatto

"Jan 21 - Friday evening is the last commute of the week (at least work related) so today's photo is of another device I occasionally use on the train. It's a Korg Kaossilator synthesizer which I try to play. I usually use this with different headphones which will be revealed in part 3 of this mini series."

Ribbon Synthesizer

flickr By pepemogt

cool little synth noise thing

YouTube via drmoonstien | January 21, 2011
drmoonstien on eBay

simple tone generator

Oberheim Prommer DMX EPROM Burner Sampler Synth

via this auction

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Yamaha DX5 vintage FM synthesizer

via this auction

Casio MT-400V w/analog filter, resonance

via this auction

"This was probably the best "Square Wave" Casiotone that they ever offered. It has a real analog filter with cutoff and resonance controls. The chorus is creamy. It also has a white noise generator.
The filter can also be controlled with a breath controller.

If you are handy with a soldering iron, there are some articles on the net where you can hot rod the resonance on this unit."

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New Elektron Octatrack and Way Out Ware SynthX Videos

New Octatrack video
New SynthX video
See the updates. Remember to check out the Updates label above daily.

Trevor Pinch and his Custom Modular - Live in Brooklyn

via Trevor Pinch:

"Wanted to share this photo with you of me playing my home made modular synth with the Atomic forces in Brooklyn the other night. See how it lights up!!!!!"

See this post for more info on this unique modular and it's history. Trevor Pinch is the co-author of Analog Days: The Invention and Impact of the Moog Synthesizer.

Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys 1966

YouTube via pshaky | October 15, 2010 |
via Ricko
"'Good Vibrations' is a psychedelic pop song by American rock band The Beach Boys. Composed and produced by Brian Wilson, the song's lyrics were written by Wilson and Mike Love.
Released as a single on October 10, 1966 (backed with the Pet Sounds instrumental "Let's Go Away For Awhile"), it was The Beach Boys' third U.S. number-one hit, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in December 1966, as well as being their first British chart-topper. Initiated during the sessions for the Pet Sounds album, it was not taken from or issued as a lead single for an album, but as a stand-alone single, and later placed on the album Smiley Smile eleven months after its release."

early arc experiment - monome arc details

early arc experiment from tehn on Vimeo.

"a micro-looper.

eight samplers, corresponding to columns of the grid.

record by holding second-from-bottom key.

focus arc to column by pushing bottom key.

left knob is loop selection. turn to move selection, push-turn to resize selection.

right knob is volume. turning changes velocity, not position, so a tremelo effect is easily achieved. pushing down stops the spin, like a turntable.

third key up is mute/unmute. top rows transpose up/down by octaves. top rows meter sound levels."

"how does it work?
the device connects to a computer and is powered by USB. when the knob is moved or depressed, data is sent to the computer. the application running determines what happens with this data, and may correspondingly send data back to the device, changing the light pattern.

as with our other devices, programming isn’t required, though you may find yourself wanting to learn. we’ve already begun writing applications and expect the library to grow quickly through community involvement."

via monome.org where you'll find additional details.

ether^ra FLAT EARTH STUMBLE

YouTube via potterpaint2000 | January 21, 2011 |

"a Buchla 200e improv w/some delay. http://etherra.blogspot.com/"

Nova @ NAMM! - Avid Venom

YouTube via Novamusik | January 21, 2011
M-Audio Venom via Novamusik on eBay

Circuit Bent Barbie Keyboard by freeform delusion

YouTube via eecouk | January 21, 2011 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes
freeform delusion on eBay
"Barbie Keyboard

Two Mono mini jack outputs (One switched other speaker disconnected)

Pitch up and Down Control Knobs

Distortion Switch

Two Click Noise Switches"

Urusei Yatsura BGM-4 part 4 Melody / Roland SH-2 & Promars

Added to this post.

CustomSynth Added to Manufacturers Page

You can find the MANUFACTURERS page here. Be sure to check out the list. These are the manufacturers that visit the site. BTW, if you are a manufacturer and would like to be on the list, email me. There is no charge for a spot on that page.
http://customsynth.co.uk/

Black Yamaha Tenori-On

via this auction

"Amazing Custom Black Yamaha Tenori-On. NO RESERVE.

It's the more expensive Silver model (LEDs both sides, Battery power option) that has been refinished in Black by the legendary Custom Synth.

Hardly used. Amazing condition. And probably the only Black Tenori-On in the world.

Custom Synth put more photos of it on their Flickr photostream here"

Folktek Magneticbug Art Glitch Noise Circuit Bent Synth

via this auction

"Here is the webpage for folktek and their products:

http://folktek.com/instruments

it is from the insectan series."

Synthbiotica - M-Audio Venom Demo Track

Synthbiotica by olbriand
"Second Track made with the VENOM, in multitracks with no FX added, one take for one sound."
follow-up to this post
M-Audio Venom on eBay

Where is this?

via tumblr via Obscotch-

Five-G is the first to come to mind. Anyone know?

Analogue Solutions added to Manufacturers Page

uSYNTHs KORG EMX-1

via uSYNTHs tumblr

KONKREET PERFORMER - New visual OSC controller for iOS

YouTube via KonkreetLabs | October 31, 2010 |

"KONKREET PERFORMER is a first of a kind visual OSC controller and visualizer for your DAW / Synth / Drum Machine / Sampler etc.

KONKREET PERFORMER aims to be used in the studio and on stage. it addresses digital music control and performance in whole new and unique way -- be ready to explore multitouch to the extreme!

coming soon for iPad / iPhone / iPod Touch

konkreetlabs.com/
facebook: facebook.com/ pages/ Konkreet-Labs/ 261166261497?v=wall"

OSC should mean this will work with The Missing Link.

iPad prices on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Vestax Pad-One DJ-Controller @ NAMM 2011 (english)

YouTube via MusicStoreTV | January 16, 2011 |

"The new handy Vestax Pad-One DJ-Controller directly from the NAMM 2011!"

Feeltune Rhizome Groovebox @ NAMM 2011 (english)

YouTube via MusicStoreTV | January 17, 2011 |

"The small french manufacturer FEELTUNE rocks the 2011 NAMM show with the ultimate groovetool: The RHIZOME !

They have packed a Core2Duo based PC with VST-plugins into an amazing groovebox hardware for live- and studio-performance. Now you can "grab" your plugins and make them groove like never before :-)

Presented by Music Store TV - "live" from california."

Rhythm Trax Overview 2

YouTube via PulseCodeInc | January 20, 2011 |

"Rhythm Trax is an 8 track loop sequencer with a simple interface and advanced editing features. 15 effect types and automation round out the app.

This video is an overview of the user interface and basic features."
follow-up to this post with voice over.

iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Introducing gbTouch for iPad

YouTube via DeloraSoftware | January 08, 2011 |

"Highlights the features of Delora gbTouch iPad application"

iPad prices on eBay

Getting Started with Delora gbTouch

DeloraSoftware | January 12, 2011 |

"Guide for getting gbTouch iPad application ready for use"

NAMM: Make Noise PhonoGene

http://makenoisemusic.com/
via Sonic State
"Tony Rolando from Make Noise shows off his new PhonoGene Tape splicer/ Looper Eurorack module.

A mix of sampler, splicer and tape echo in digital form it can dice up your audio sample and give you control over many parameters in real time.

Also on show was the new Modumix balanced modulator and the Timbre Mixer a low pass gate with a damper circuit.

All should be available Q1 2011"

NAMM: Snazzy FX Dreamboat

http://www.snazzyfx.com/
via Sonic State
"Dan from Snazzy FX gave us a look at the Dual Chaotic Oscillator, which is a complex modulation module in Eurorck format."

flickr by bdu

NAMM: 4ms Pedals VCA Matrix

http://www.4mspedals.com/
via Sonic State
"This is classic modular stuff with a crazy random audio backdrop to spice things up. Very mad scientist.

The VCA Matrix
* 4 CV/audio inputs and outputs (dc-coupled)
* 16 VCA's using high quality SSM chips
* Playable surface with 16 LED latching "Punch In/Out" buttons to mute each VCA (mute button disconnects CV jack and Offset knob, and silences the VCA)
* LED brightness indicates sum of CV jack, Offset knob, and mute button
* 16 knobs to set the offset (center gain) of each VCA
* 16 CV jacks for VCA level. Jacks are normalled together in columns, and along row 1
* Expandability: VCAM's can be connected to form a larger matrix (4x8, 8x8, 12x4, etc). Also a gate header on the PCB will allow for connection to forthcoming programmable/sequencable control surface module
* Suitable as a 4x4 mixer, spliter, as well as dynamic signal router
* CV jacks go well into the audio range for FM-type sideband effects"

El Mirage, AZ

flickr By moominsean

"Polaroid 190, Fuji FP-3000B"

Anyone know the album?

'The Social Network' - Swarmatron with Trent Reznor of NIN

YouTube via seganandtara | January 20, 2011

Moog LPG moog.MOV

YouTube via zackdagoba | January 21, 2011 |

"messing with the original moog modular and some modern friends [synth.com, cotk, cynthia] in particular the cynthia lowpass gate, which is based on a buchla design. see http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com for more" [this post]

New MeeBlip Firmware Verson 1.04

via MeeBlip:

"James has been hard at work on the MeeBlip firmware, both in response to your feedback and in order to improve things we wanted to improve. The result is firmware 1.04, which is now available via our Git repository.

What you get:

* MIDI CC RAM table added. Now, we get more MIDI control over sound – more on that soon. This is also an area ripe for further modification.
* PWM waveform with dedicated fixed sweep LFO. New sounds. This is one I’m most excited about.
* 8-bit multiplies optimized in main loop. Improved performance.
* LFO Sync switch now retriggers LFO on each keypress. LFO Sync actually wasn’t working quite as advertised – fixed.
* Initialize FM Depth to zero on power up. Users reported issues with FM depth; this should fix your problems."

Continuum Improv 03 - Haken Continuum Sound Engine

Continuum Improv 03 by dadek
via dadek on electro-music.com
"Here's an improv I did a while back using an internal sound and some external processing."
Haken Audio: http://www.cerlsoundgroup.org/Continuum/