MATRIXSYNTH: Tuesday, February 8, 2011


Tuesday, February 08, 2011

New Steiner Synthasystem Complete!

via Analogue Realities:

"I pronounce the Synthasystem fully resurrected. The last module was the Ring Modulator. Nyle spent a couple of hours with me today and it works. I can now make the order for a small production run of the last three PCBs. The panels are done and now I'm going to build my modules.

I'll update the web pages over the next few days and get the module information up to date."

For those that haven't been following, Nyle Steiner is behind this. He has been working with David of Analogue Realities to bring the Steiner Synthasystem back to life. Note this is not a one off restoration. These are new modules initially available for order as DIY kits. Last I checked in with David, eurorack would be coming. A new Steiner Synthasystem modular has just made it into being. See the links above for more info and the label below for posts featuring Nyle Steiner's work.

Antonelli 2610 SOLISTA IV


via this auction

"The sound is very cool and has a dope phaser effect. Very ELO (Electric Light Orchestra) and power plant like. Also has a rhythm section that is typical for it's age. We could not find any info on it because it so rare, but our guess is that it is from the late seventies."

RARE TRANSCENDENT DPX SYNTH KIT BROCHURE

via this auction

"POWERTRAN KIT BROCHURE OF RARE TIM ORR DESIGN.

FOUR A4 SIZE PAGES.

DIGITALLY CONTROLLED, TOUCH SENSITIVE POLYPHONIC , MULTI-VOICE SYNTH.
1980s ERA."

EMS SYNTHI AKS


via this auction

via the seller's description: "I've owned it for 11 years & have performed or recorded with: Alien Planetscapes, Analog Synthesizer Ensemble, Cyndee Lee Rule, Doug Walker, Ethereal, Esprit 220, Hal McGee, Dave Fuglewicz, & Scattered Planets. The synth was always been treated with special care & has never been serviced or had any issues. The Synthi A & KS Sequencer keyboard have matching serial numbers which I believe date from the mid-1970's. I'm including a the original power cable, sequencer cable, extra pins & an extra rare vernier oscillator knob which was purchased from EMS."


Arp Avatar Modded

via this auction

via the seller's description: "As you see in the picture...In the back...theres a modification..the owner before me.. tried to put an extra plug or something like that but i never used it and i don't know what it is...some tek told me once that you could make an external device to control the avatar parameters via this plug."




Inside the Korg Monotron


YouTube via shobley | December 24, 2010 |

"http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/201...

I recently acquired a Korg Monotron - a tiny monophonic synthesizer featuring the same filter as found on the MS-20 (not the MKS-20 as I said in the video) synth.

I would guess that this is Korg's attempt to capture a share of the lucrative Stylophone market...

In this video I was able to take a look under the hood and tap into some of the control points to see what was going on...

(Apologies for the crappy focus, Flip cameras might be HD but they have no macro mode)"

monotrons on eBay

Can the laser harp be topped...?


YouTube via shobley | January 23, 2011 |

"http://www.stephenhobley.com/store/0111/

I get asked about once a month if I can make a MIDI interface for the Theremin. So after completing the vacuum tube Theremin I thought it was about time I built one.

This device accurately matches Theremin Pitch to MIDI note, along with volume data - using a cunning blend of microprocessor, signal-processing hardware and some clever embedded software.

So far I've tested it with a PAIA Theremax, a Moog Etherwave Plus and my own Keppinger VT Theremin.

Not only does it produce pitch information, it can provide controller data, and realtime arpeggiation using simplified or complex chords - read from a MIDI keyboard connected to the input.

It even blends subtle pitch bend control into the MIDI stream to allow user controlled vibrato to be added. Just like a real Theremin.

Since enough people asked about it - I've put together a complete package here :
http://www.stephenhobley.com/store/0111/"

Chariots of fire - Roland SH-32 and Waldorf MicroQ


YouTube via gzengz | February 08, 2011 |

"A short synth demo with "Vangelis - Chariots of fire" midi
FL Studio was used for MIDI sequencing only
Synths used:
- Roland SH-32 in performance mode ( 3 synth + 1 drum part)
- Waldorf MicroQ in multimode ( 2 synth patches)
- piano comes from standard MS GS wavetable synth"

Beta test - Sequencer Pseudo Synth Voice


YouTube via bchris1776 | February 08, 2011 |

"The idea is to make this as few parts count as possible - while still having a useful synth voice for a 'Baby Ten' type sequencer. It has a 2 Voice VCO (squarish wave) simple VCA, Simple EG and filter.
I eliminated a couple pots - and added a few more passive components from the first test vid. It's a bit tamer now than it was - but still will surprise you with some unruly behavior.

Parts count for the voice/EG/VCA & Filter - 33 passives, 2 IC's & 5 pots.
Controls are Filter resonance, Filter Cutoff, EG Attack, EG Decay, and VCO#2 frequency."

Doepfer Dark Energy + Moog Voyager + Moogerfooger


YouTube via atmosonic | February 08, 2011 |

"MF FreqBox (Osc Out to DE Audio In)
Doepfer Dark Energy (CV1 Out to MF FreqBox Freq In and Audio Out to Voyager Ext Audio In)
Moog Voyager

Still a crappy iPhone vid made worse by me accidentally palming the mic a few times, sorry. I'm too lazy to rerecord, haha"

Synth Spotting with Surachai's Plague Diagram


Some light synth spotting with TRASH_AUDIO's Surachai's Plague Diagram.

Twitvid via Drumcell: "My autographed copy of @Surachai plague diagram 170 gram clear vinyl just came in the mail. Time go cut myself. :)"

And a synth cat to top it all off (pun intended):

Surachai: Plague Diagram is Nina-approved

YouTube via grainbelt01 | January 24, 2011 |

"Out now: http://plaguediagram.com/"

Remember synth spotting goes up on M and music goes up on C.

Sweat Shop Boys - Decay

"The Sweat Shop Boys have just released an album made up entirely of analog synth drones (player with links below).

We use matching Space Cases stuffed with EruroRack and Frac modules by Doepfer, Plan B, Livewire, Harvestman, Makenoise Analog Systems, Analogue Solutions, Synthwerks, Bubblesound, MFB, Cwejman, and Blacet. Also prominently featured are plug-ins by ++Audio (http://plusplusaudio.com)."


http://khalija.bandcamp.com/album/decay

The iPad Turned 1 on January 27

I just realized I missed the anniversary of the iPad. It was announced by Steve Jobs on January 27, 2010. For a fun look back, take a look at this post started on January 26, 2010. Be sure to check out the polls and the comments. Happy belated birthday iPad!

BTW, a new model iPad should be just around the corner. If you are considering one, you might want to hold off. Prices on the second hand market should go down.

Scapes vs Konkreet Performer 01


YouTube via twistedtools | February 08, 2011 | 3 likes, 0 dislikes
And here we go.... This supports OSC to MIDI via OSCulator and native MIDI support is coming.
"Twisted Tools SCAPES being tweaked live by Konkreet Labs 'Performer' app (sold separately) for the iPad."

KONKREET PERFORMER is here! from Konkreet Labs on Vimeo.


"Konkreet Performer is a music control and performance instrument for the iPad. Its unique and intuitive multi-touch interface reconnects the musician’s
 actions directly with the music.
Use PERFORMER to play your Synth, operate your DAW, or anything that receives OSC or MIDI.
Re-explore your favorite music software tools with a whole new way to search, find and perform your sound.
Available now in the app store!"


Also see:
KONKREET PERFORMER - New visual OSC controller for iOS
say Hello to KONKREET PERFORMER

"PERFORMER is an OSC music control and performance instrument. It's a controller that utilises multitouch technology to the full; instead of faders and knobs, an intuitive, remote operation of software instruments on your computer, all made through manipulating an abstract objects on your device!

Reconnect to your software instruments, your DAW, your sound. PERFORMER is here to inspire you. In the studio and on the stage!

---------------------------------

Coming soon to PERFORMER:
Native MIDI Support
"Visualiser" support (Performer's dedicated visual-output Application)"

Konkreet Performer - Konkreet Labs
iPads on eBay

See this page for details on how to get going. This app supports OSC to MIDI via OSCulator.


The Brown Box


YouTube via SeaweedFactory | February 08, 2011 |
follow-up to this post.
"The Brown Box consists of a preamp, VCA-based analog multiplier, filter with drive, a 2-channel mixer, a wide-range oscillator and a low frequency oscillator. Ryan Brown demonstrates how all of these elements can be pushed into overdrive.

See more at http://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com"

Testing birthday gifts - Meeblip


YouTube via larsby | February 08, 2011

Octatrack Beats


erasemusic | February 08, 2011 |

'just messing around with 5 patterns, 6 scenes and 7 samples"

Cigarbox Synth


YouTube via organfairy | February 08, 2011

Novation K-Station Print


flickr By Matt Hunsberger

"Bought in 2008, stopped working a few month later.

Buy as a print here: www.society6.com/studio/teleflux/Novation_K_Station"

The Expanded Luminist Garden by Folktek

via Folktek

"Built by Request - an expanded version of the folktek favorite - the luminist garden by Arius Blaze. Larger sound board, multiple pickups and layers of routable processing - delay from notated tight to about 1.5 seconds, two selectable wave reverb/antique echo and attack filtration. The result is an extremely lush accoustic electronic environment."

Folktek on eBay

noteplex now available

See the video in this post.

"Create music visually!

The music happens before your eyes. Each node has a tone associated with it. When a pulse hits a node, nodes create pulses. The resulting chain reaction creates a noteplex song!

* Multisampled instruments and synths: Three complete drumkits -- a Rhodes-like piano -- multiple bass sounds -- lead synths -- strings -- and more! Add your own samples to create an even more unique noteplex.

* Online sharing of plexes: Share your best work online and explore what other noteplexers are creating. Favorite your faves and see what's getting attention.

* A natural interface: Zoom, drag, draw, edit. The editing panels can even be minimized so you can enjoy the display your creations make. noteplex lets you focus on creating.

Everything from drum loops to "Happy Birthday" to extended compositions can be created with noteplex. This radically different paradigm for music will push you to new and unexpected places creatively -- and it's fun, too!"


noteplex - mode of expression, LLC
iPads on eBay

RARE FARRELL MUSIC- ORCHESTRON SYNTH PHOTO


via this auction

"RARE VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1 ISSUE OF FARRELL MUSIC. FEATURING VERY RARE SYNTH VAKO POLYPHONIC ORCHESTRON. 12 A4 SIZE PAGES OF MUSIC PRODUCTS."

MIDIMOOG - Studio Electronics

via this auction

1972 EMS Synthi AKS

via this auction

Elektron Monomachine SFX60 MKI

via this auction

Emu Drumulator Vintage Drum Machine

via this auction


Monorocket PROTOTYPE Studio Enclosure

via this auction
"This studio enclosure is a prototype for what eventually became the Monorocket Dekkard. The enclosure is made entirely of cherry. The outside of the unit is clean with a couple of scrapes...

It was primarily designed for the Eurorack format (with exception to the width)

Outside DIM's (W/H/D): 31 9/16in x 17 1/4in x 21in
Inside DIM's: 4 eurorack rows @ 29 3/8in wide
Shipping weight (with packing) approx 40lbs"

WERSI EX 10R Organ Module

via this auction

"The WERSI MIDI Expander EX 10R is a complete musical instrument that will add new dimensions in sound to you existing MIDI equipped keyboard or organ. The unit has many interesting sounds such as:

Draw-bars for the Hammond sound, Strings, Brass, Trombone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Flute, Choir, Accordion, Church organ, Piano, Vibes, Guitar, Banjo, Harpsichord, violin, etc. It also has a very good rhythm section."

Vintage Linn Drum Machine with MIDI

via this auction

Tama Techstar TS204


via this auction

"VINTAGE 80s SYNTH /
HAND CLAP MODULE
MADE IN JAPAN!!!

-Rackmount (2 Spaces)
-Synth / Clap Module
-Electronic Voice
-Modulation / Tone Bend / Tune / Reverb
-Cont.Tone / Noise Bend / Triangle-Square Cont.
-Mono Mix Out
-Voice Outputs
-110 Volt A/C
-Power Cord (attached)"

Vintage Wurlitzer Swingin' Rythym Drum Machine

via this auction

Simmons Midi Programmable Mixer

via this auction

Update: This was originally listed as a Simmons Latin Percussive Module. The listing has been updated to reflect it is a Simmons Midi Programmable Mixer.

PAIA 9700 Modular Synthesizer


via this auction
"Paia 9700 Series modular rackmount synthesizer. It includes the following modules: the 9700fr Midi to CV converter, the 9720 Voltage Controlled Oscillator, the 9730 Voltage Controlled Filter, and the 9710 Voltage Controlled Amplifier / Mixer."


Access Virus Redback

via this auction

"This was the last of the Virus C before they moved to the TI series."

ESTRADIN-314 SOLARIS ANALOG Organ String machine

via this auction
"A cross between an organ and stringmachine. Wonderfully sounding filter with envelope, vibrato and wah, freely mixable footages. Uniquely sounding Soviet instrument.

• This auction synth was made in May 1990 in USSR. Serial number 06316.

• Solaris uses organ style drawbars to create the basic tone, and has a analog filtering as well.

• Inside it has 12 voice boards that correspond to each key in an octave, and then uses a divide down system to get to the other octaves.

• There is only one filter and envelope in it which means when you hit another note it will retrigger the envelope like many other synths with full polyphony,

• The filter itself is really extreme and sounds fantastic, as well the envelope is really punchy, so you get great synth stabs, sweeps and percussive organ sounds.

• I would describe the overall sound of the synth as 70's funky. Its smooth and buttery, not harsh. It would work well for disco, or early style hip hop, or 70s fusion jazz.

• If you use the envelope section carefully you can get great moogy leads, in the high resisters it can sound like a string machine, or even a Theremin if you crank the resonance. It has tons of character.

• Connection on the rear panel : Volume pedal input with 5-Din connectors ( original pedal is included), Audio OUTPUT with standard 1/4' jack, power wire connection: standard figure 8 type (220/240V), fuse (0,5A) ."

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