MATRIXSYNTH: Wednesday, March 2, 2011


Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Arp Odyssey MKII 2813 Demonstration


YouTube Uploaded by mtpsounds on Mar 2, 2011

via this auction
"* 2 VCOS, each with Coarse and Fine Tuning
* VCO2 Sync
* Square, Saw switching
* LFO
* Sample and Hold with output lag
* Portamento
* Transpose 2 Octaves Up/Down
* Ladder Filter with cutoff and resonance with self-osc
* Pink/White Noise Generator
* AR and ADSR Envelopes
* VCA Gain
* CV/Trigger/Gate : in/out
* High/Low gain out
* External Audio in
* HPF
* Envelope Repeat"
flickr set here

Synsonics 5300 Drum Synth and 5 Pads


via this auction

"Vintage 1980s drum synth
- 5 channels
- 5 pads
- mounting brackets (pearl style pipe)
- Power supply
- 1 xlr f to xlr f cable to connect one of the pads.
Replacement cables can be ordered from a company like markertek.

Each channel has the following parameters:
-decay
-bend
-pitch
-noise tone balance
-volume

Everything functions properly. Wooden sides are missing on synth box."

M4L : One minute synth Pt 2 : the ADSR~ envelope

Part 2 added to this post.

MATRIXSYNTH on iPad

No, it's not a forthcoming app. Just a cool pic sent my way via Mike. :)

"Here is a photograph I just took to prove to all the people who bought iPad ver1 that there is an easy upgrade to make it perhaps not work faster, but at least make it look amazingly better!"

DIODE VCF 004


YouTube via bluelantern320 on Mar 2, 2011

bluelantern on eBay

ZeNeRyC - DEMO -Demo Presets


YouTube Uploaded by TekTooG on Mar 2, 2011

"ZeNeRyC - Demo Presets;
This is the original patch bank coming within the synth"

ZeNeRyC - DEMO - MIDI pattern select.avi

Uploaded by TekTooG on Mar 2, 2011

ZeNeRyC - DEMO - MIDI pattern select;
This is how to select the sequencer options thru midi learn.
Independant pattern selection for pitch seq and groover is possible using 2 different CCs.
Independant On/Off activation for both modules uses the same principle...
The StepLFO has the same features..."

Additional Info on Barry Schrader: Moon-Whales

See the update in this post for some additional notes via Barry Schrader.

ether^ra ROCKS AND SMOKE


YouTube via potterpaint2000 | Mar 2, 2011 |

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

This Second Sleep - Hopper Eye

arthurpainter | Mar 2, 2011 |

"http://thissecondsleep.blogspot.com/
A live improv using my two Buchla 200e boats, with particular emphasis on my two Arbitrary Function Generators and Quad Dynamics Manager."

Flower Electronics Little Boy Blue Semi-Modular Synth

via this auction

"Flower Electronics Little Boy Blue semi-modular synthesizer. This is a 100% analog, hand built synth with tons of character... this is an older version of the Little Boy Blue (this one runs on two 9v batteries), but sounds just the same as the last production line.

2 voltage controlled ramp (sawtooth) oscillators
1/4" input with variable gain
envelope follower with optional inverter
2 channel mixer
intermodulating output stage
powder-coated aluminum case
single 9V battery
power automatically disconnected when output cable is unplugged"

Live at Loft 21

Live at Loft 21 from Giorgio Sancristoforo on Vimeo.

Phat Philters


YouTube via sduck409 | Mar 2, 2011 |

"I made this too long demo video maybe a year ago(?), but never uploaded it here because it was too long. Now that they've increased the allowed time, I can post it here.

Basically this is a long, boring, methodical demo of the basic sounds of several filters. The original idea was from a recipe for a basic "fat" sound by Mark Pulver, using 3 vco's. I controlled this sound using a simple pattern from a Music From Outer Space 16 step sequencer. Just basic filter operation is demonstrated - no added modulation from envelopes or lfo's - otherwise it would get too confusing and take too long. I'm just sweeping the frequency knobs on the various filters at varying resonance settings."

Yamaha V2 - The DX11 from Japan


YouTube via DrSqu | Mar 2, 2011 |

"This is a lazy song with 11 tracks of Yamaha V2 pure.
Pure means: No external help like Fx, Eq etc.. All sounds comes directly from V2 into the soundcard without any plugins.

Yamaha V2 brings an 4OP FM-Synthesis without samples. You listen only FM. No layers. The panning is realized by the internal panner. Filterölike sounds are simply by FM ... theres no filter inside. I recorded every sound as a stereo file.

Here in Europe is the V2 a rarity from Japan, we only know the DX11 - the same synthesizer just with another naming."


more pics and samples on deepsonic.ch

Starr Labs Z6S Ztar in Silver


via Starr Labs where you'll find more pics.

Generic Front Panels for DIY Kits

via Synovatron

"I now have stock of a range of 4HP and 8HP front panels to suit the Synovatron DIY Prototyping Kits. These can be purchased with the kits as an option or separately..."

Two Performances on The Ondioline


YouTube via BeeldenGeluid | Oct 16, 2010 | 4 likes, 0 dislikes\

The Ondioline
"De Fransman Jenny heeft een electronisch muziekinstrument uitgevonden. Hij komt, toetsenbord onder de ene arm, draagbare versterker in de hand van de andere, een geluidsstudio binnen, installeert het toetsenbord en sluit de versterker aan. Daarna demonstreert hij, samen met drie andere musici
(saxofoon, banjo, viool), hoe goed zijn uitvinding echte muziekinstrumenten kan nabootsen en speelt tenslotte samen met een violist een duet op de melodie van 'Plaisir d'amour'.
Jouw TV-favoriet op DVD bestellen?
Ga naar: http://www.beeldengeluid.nl/tvfavoriet"

Googlish:
The Frenchman Jenny has an electronic musical instrument invented. He comes, keyboard under one arm, portable amplifier based on the other, a sound studio in, install the keyboard and connect the amplifier. Then he demonstrates, along with three other musicians (Saxophone, banjo, violin), how good can mimic real musical invention and finally with a violinist playing a duet on the melody of 'Plaisir d'amour.
Your favorite TV on DVD order? Jump to: http://www.beeldengeluid.nl/tvfavoriet "

via elgauchoandres in the comments of this post on Oskar Sala and the Mixtur-Trautonium.

And via Andres: "The video on BeeldenGeluid channel [above] shows a very early model of the Ondioline like the one is on the Museo de Ureña in Spain [here].

This other video: [below] shows three different models of Ondioline on minute 8, featuring Jean-Jaques Perrey and Gershon Kingsley. As here.

In the case of interest here's the schematic: http://www.danacountryman.com/Jenny/Repairs.html and lots of info in http://www.ondioline.com/"



Electronic Musician Jean-Jacques Perrey on "I've Got a Secret"
YouTube via rrgomes | Mar 20, 2010 |

"Electronic music pioneer Jean-Jacques Perrey appears on "I've Got a Secret" (November 21st, 1966) with host Steve Allen and panelists Betsy Palmer, Bill Cullen, Bess Myerson, and Henry Morgan.

After several other musicians are introduced along with their instruments (violin, French horn, bagpipe, clarinet) we learn that Perrey's secret is "I play one instrument that can sound like all of these."

After the game, that instrument is revealed to be the Ondioline, an early synthesizer-like keyboard instrument. He demonstrates that it can indeed mimic the sounds of the others and make unique sounds of its own.

Perrey and his collaborator Gershon Kingsley, with whom he recorded the 1966 album "The In Sound from Way Out", then play one of their compositions."

Also see this post and of course the Ondioline label below for more.

Apogee's Jam for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch

"Meet JAM
JAM brings the legendary sound quality of Apogee to iPad™, iPhone®, iPod touch® and Mac for just $99. Now guitarists can have a pocket-sized, plug in and play interface at an unprecedented price and experience ultimate tone with the guitar amps and effects in Apple’s GarageBand software or other compatible applications.


Pristine digital sound for ultimate guitar tone
JAM is a premium digital converter featuring PureDIGITAL technology which delivers your guitar’s true tone to your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac without compromise. JAM is the first high quality interface that makes a digital connection to both iOS devices and Mac. You will notice the sonic difference between JAM and other similar products immediately.

JAM Highlights
* PureDIGITAL instrument connection for pristine sound quality
* Designed specifically for electric guitar and bass
* No configuration, just plug in and play
* Easily adjust input levels for any instrument
* Multicolor LED for status indication and input level monitoring
* Made for GarageBand, Logic, and MainStage

Price: $99 Availability: March 31st"

http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/jam.php
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Note: Apple is offering the old iPad model for $100 off. Make sure to research compare prices on eBay before committing.

This one in via Andres.

Roland Juno 6 Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

via this auction

Click these for the full size shots.


Squidfanny - Circuit Bent YAMAHA RM1x GrooveBox


YouTube via squidfanny | Aug 20, 2010 |

"20 Rom Scrambling mods, which provide industrial Glitch for the drums & synth.

I brought this machine because I needed a decent hardware sequencer. . . . Sadly Yamah (Multi-million doller international company) chose to ship these machines with a DODGY Operating System!!! This makes the machine essentially useless in a Midi enviroment........ What a bunch of cunts...."

via this auction

"Now Nicely Circuit bent with 20 x Industrial Strength Glitch Modifications, which Scramble the Sound at it's Digital Source and unleash a arsenal of Bit-Busted Tonal Ring Mods, Noise, Oscillation, Filtered Waveforms, Busted Beats & Damage Drums.
All in Rich Sounding High-Fidelity Stereo.

There are a couple of minor limitations with the Glitches.
Switches need to be turned OFF before powering up the machine, and also switches should be turned OFF when changing between Kits / Styles."

Boss PC-2 Percussion Synthesizer

via this auction
"PC-2 Percussion Synthesizer

All types of percussion sounds, from synthesizer drums to castanets
# The mini-size PC-2 creates a wide variety of percussion sounds from synthesizer drums and castanets to metallic and wood-tapping sounds

# Built-in attack-generating circuit allows production of realistic drum sounds, from strong to delicate tones

# The perfect sound effect machine for recording sessions, giving extra variation possibilities 77 to drummers.

SPECIFICATIONS
Power: 9V Battery, AC Adaptor (PSA Adaptor)
Current draw: DC 9V, 9mA
VCO range: 85Hz to 3kHz
LFO range: 2Hz to 400Hz
Decay time: 30ms to 5 sec
Output level: 0.5Vp-p (at 1kHz)
Output load impedance: 10kOhm
Residual noise: -80dBm or less (IHF-A)
Dimensions 94(W)x64(H)x136(D) mm
Weight: 470g. (1.03 lbs)"

MeeBlip hackable digital synth / synthesizer

via this auction
"This desirable portable digital synth was imported imported as a kit from Canada and built in the UK. It is in excellent cosmetic condition and full working order, and is capable of producing a wide range of retro/chiptunes style lead sounds, as well as drones and basses. It is surprisingly versatile, and I am only selling it due to now my analogue modular synth rendering it somewhat redundant.

There is a MIDI in socket on the back of the unit, alongside a 1/4" audio out jack, and a USB socket - the synth is powered by the USB cable (USB cable included), but can be easily adapted for a 9V power supply if desired.

As an open source synthesizer, all details of the MeeBlip are publicly available, and both the hardware and software can be modified (i.e. hacked) if you so wish. There is a large and active community of users and modders.

More information and sounds can be found at:

http://meeblip.noisepages.com/

http://soundcloud.com/cdm/sets/meeblip-demo"

OLSON XX-100 RARE Beat Box Drum machine

via this auction
"1970`s Olson XX-100 Rhythm Beat.This unit is getting harder to find all the time.It is in nice, slightly used condition and comes with it`s origional sholder strap.It measures 5 1/4 inches tall,11 3/4 wide and 10 inches deep.It is a component type unit, needs to be hooked up to an amp.The locking rhythms range from waltz to cha-cha, with adjustable volume and tempo speed from fast to slow.The playable, or non locking selectable buttons add bass drum, tom-tom,conga,claves,snare drum,maracas and cymbals . It works fine, ready to make noise or a good piece for the collector. it is a real flashback to the days gone by."

The Future of Music V: The Craft of iPad Music-making (Short Version)


YouTube via tekserve | Mar 2, 2011 |

"A new breed of software with innovative graphical interfaces powered by touch is bringing futuristic musical interaction to your fingertips.

Check out the best moments from Tekserve's "The Future of Music V: The Craft of iPad Music-making" event, held on February 3rd, 2011.

At this special evening event, attendees heard and saw the musical and visual results as leading electronic artists performed live. Harry Allen returned to moderate discussion between four cutting-edge artists: Peter Kirn, Oliver Chesler, Steve Horelick, and Joshue Ott.

For complete footage of the event, visit www.youtube.com/tekserve"

Peter Kirn of Create Digital Music with the MeeBlip and Little MIDI Machine free step sequencer.
Oliver Chesler of wiretotheear with VoiceJam, TweakyBeat, iVoxel recorded with Loopy
Steve Horelick of http://stevehmusic.com with I think S1MIDITrigger - if anyone knows feel free to comment or email me.
Josue Ott of intervalstudios.com with his own Thicket

Little MIDI Machine - Synthetic Bits, LLC
TC-Helicon - VoiceJam
TweakyBeat - Rodrigo Yanez
VirSyn - iVoxel
Loopy - A Tasty Pixel
Miura Acoustic - S1MIDITrigger
Interval Studios - Thicket
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

monome running flin sending midi data into generative setup in live


YouTube via BrianWilliamGreen | Mar 2, 2011 |

"for more work go to, www.seeyouinsleep.com"

Doug's No Oscillator Patch Test

Doug's No Oscillator Patch Test from Lyonel on Vimeo.


"291e Triple Morphing Filter, 297 Infinite Phase Shifter."

Handmade Music at Digitópia

Handmade Music at Digitópia from Filipe Lopes on Vimeo.


"This was the handmade music party at Digitópia on February of 2010!
More info:
digitopiadigitopia@gmail.com"

MIDI Sequencer test

MIDI Sequencer test from Michael Una on Vimeo.


"I built a cliplead patchbay MIDI sequencer using the HighlyLiquid MIDI CPU kit: highlyliquid.com/​midi-controllers/​midi-cpu/​

The nail and cliplead design is inspired by the work of Talking Computron.

The sequencer is a CMOS 4017 decade counter.

The MIDI notes are running to a MeeBlip synth: meeblip.noisepages.com/​

A clock signal is being provided by Ableton Live, which also syncs up the drum track and bassline.

Pretty nifty."

Circuit Skills: LED Matrix


YouTube via makemagazine | Mar 2, 2011 |

"Learn the basics of controlling a grid of LEDs - use one as a miniature game machine and more, as Collin Cunningham takes a look inside the LED Matrix."

KORG S3 CIRCUIT BENDING by HESED


YouTube via hesed23 | Mar 2, 2011 |

"KORG S3 CIRCUIT BENDING by HESED

http://www.atm23.net
http://www.discrete-audio-solutions.com"

Trans-sonic factory (Moog Slim Phatty + Plogue Bidule + Audacity)

YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan | Mar 2, 2011 |

"My first album is now available at Ruralfaune
( ruralfaune@gmail.com or http://www.myspace.com/disquesruralfaune )
SYNTH018 FREDERIC GERCHAMBEAU "3 Suites" CDR - limited 90 - file under : french avant-garde electronic, GRM music for theoretical minds
////////////////////////////////////////­/////
Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie. The music has been made in one take using a Moog Slim Phatty, Plogue Bidule and Audacity. Enjoy !"

1973 Minimoog plays Tangerine dream- Logos (cover)


YouTube via mik300z | Mar 2, 2011 |

"A good friend has loaned me his minimoog for a while, I want to make the most of it:) This is one of my favourite TD tracks. Think I found the sweet spot on the moog although the tune/tracking is a little off. I re-created the pads/chords using the juno 6. Took me a day to get those to sound close to the original.Thanks for watching!"

trouby modular - piepvogel live


YouTube via therealtrouby | Mar 2, 2011 |

GarageBand for iPad

"Whether you’re a musical prodigy or just love creating your own walls of sound, GarageBand for iPad gives you all the tools you need to lay down fresh tracks and record music anywhere you go."

"Synthesizers
[note the 'simple lead' in the pic]
Play over 70 modern and vintage synthesizer sounds — including synth strings, leads, basses, and more. And use the Arpeggiator to create rich melodies and soundscapes with a single finger."

iPad 2 has been announced. Dual core processors and faster. Front facing camera. Curious if we'll see video scanning synth apps in the future.

GarageBand Product Page
iPads on eBay


KORG POLYSIX PROGRAMMABLE SYNTHESIZER

via this auction
"classic Korg Polysix, six-voice programmable polyphonic synthesizer released in 1981.

The synthesizer's main features are six-voice polyphony (with unison and chord memory voice assignment modes),
32 memory slots for patches, cassette port for backing up patches, and an arpeggiator.

This unit has had the batteries replaced last year, and is complete and in working order, though one or two of the buttons are a bit 'sticky'..."

Vermona Mono lancet analog mono synth

via this auction

KORG POLY 61 ANALOGUE SYNTH PANEL

via this auction

Kawai Phm POP Synth Module

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

"To be honest the tones in this module sound pretty awful! - classic cheesy 80's. There are one or two interesting patches in the pads. I guess it is really for the collector."

Curious if it can be edited via MIDI.

NOVATION K-STATION

via this auction

"Analog modelling, fully MIDI-implemented, polyphonic synthesizer w/ 2-octave keyboard, external input, vocoder, subtractive and FM synthesis, cumulative stereo effects such as flanger, chorus, delay, distortion, reverb, etc."


Yamaha CS 10 Synthesizer

via this auction

Future Retro XS Semi Modular

via this auction
"The XS is a true semi-modular analog synthesizer with a universe of sonic possibilities just waiting to be discovered. Our versatile design allows it to be used as either a rackmount or desktop instrument, and its compact size makes it ideal for musicians on the go.

In its simplest form, the XS is an extremely powerful monophonic synthesizer including 46 controls with internal signal routings pre-wired to allow the unit to act similarly to traditional synthesizers. The unit also provides 7 inputs and 11 outputs that can be connected in various ways to override the pre-wired signal routings, interface the unit with other instruments in a modular fashion, and even process external audio.

ARP AXXE MK3 Analog Synthesizer Model2323



via this auction

"Vintage ARP AXXE MK3 Analog Synthesizer
Serial + ARP Revision # 23231754"


Moog Sound Lab


flickr by By Moog Music Inc
(click for more)

Pictured:

"Davey Pierce of Of Montreal

Checking out the Voyager XL in the Moog Sound Lab"

Electrische piano: Trautonium (1941)

Added to this post.

Control (OSC + MIDI) Adds Monome Emulation and More

"What's New in Version 1.2
- Now includes Monome Emulation interface
- All OSC and MIDI messages received by Control are now passed into JavaScript. You can define custom functions to handle these messages in interface files.
- Added a backgroundColor parameter to all widgets.
- Added convenience methods for sending MIDI and OSC messages from JavaScript
- Added label parameter for Buttons and MultiButtons to automatically create labels without the need for an extra widget
- You can now specify what port Control receives OSC messages on"


The images in this post were grabbed from my iPad. The top is the new monome interface. The bottom is a grab of the built in sequencer. The videos below were previously posted here and here.

Control (OSC + MIDI) is free for iPad and iPhone
One More Muse
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay


Intro to Control: Free MIDI / OSC software for iOS from charlie roberts on Vimeo.



Control - more advanced interfaces from charlie roberts on Vimeo.

Oraison for iPad


"Oraison is a music software application that allows you to use a multi-touch screen as a control interface for software synthesizers, audio effects, digital audio workstations, and other applications. Oraison enables you to create interfaces using its library of buttons, sliders, and other components and to configure these components to send out MIDI or OSC messages whenever and however you think best. Oraison also comes with a built in sampler, and it allows you to download sounds directly from freesound.org and use them in your interfaces."

Oraison - Sound Fantasy LLC
iPads on eBay

LoopJ for iPad


YouTube via mvpadrini | Mar 1, 2011 |

"First time playing with LoopJ for iPad."
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Raging Waves Synthesizer version 1.00 Aranami2 by Kirtansu vst / k-musica


YouTube via UPROAR24 | Mar 2, 2011 |

"Raging Waves Synthesizer version 1.00, Aranami2 by Kirtansu vst circa 2006
classic great sounds and loads of possibilities, this amazing plugin and others can be found at k-musica. comment below.
if you like this check out the website theres more plugins.
for more information visit
http://www.k-musica.com/vst.ht

if you like these vst plugins why not check out kvr forum below
http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/archive...

i have recently decided to upload video's of plugin that i think people have forgotten about in the chase for newer plugins or the standard plugins that everyone else makes videos of, or like manywebsites who use the computermusic top 300 plugins or use the list from the computer music specials magizines. when there are some great classic synthesizers already out there and many are still on there original websites"

RapMushi iPhone Hip Hop DJ App 「ラップムシ」ラップしてDJして遊べるiPhoneアプリ


YouTube via jetdaisuke | Mar 2, 2011 |

RapMushi - Tsubasa Naruse
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

ONE101


YouTube via schlachthof1 | Mar 2, 2011 |

"All sounds made with the SH-101"

SH101


YouTube via ESSEKNOB | Mar 2, 2011 |

soome - An improvisation for piano and monome and arc

YouTube via stretta | Mar 2, 2011 |

Update: looks like this one wasn't ready. I'll let you know when/if it goes up again.

Update: The video plus one other is now here. "More cool stuff and free music to download at http://stretta.com

An improvisation for piano and monome

hardware: monome arc (the knobs) monome 64 (grid)
software: grainstorm

more information about the monome can be found at http://monome.org

more information about grainstorm can be found at:
vimeo.com/​stretta"
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