MATRIXSYNTH: Tuesday, March 15, 2011


Tuesday, March 15, 2011

RIP Mr. Tsutomu Katoh - Founder of KORG

A letter via Seiki Kato, President of KORG Inc.

"Dear Sirs and Madams,

I would like to inform you that our founder and chairman Mr. Tsutomu Katoh passed away early this morning (March 15, 2011) after a long fight with cancer.

Since he founded Korg Inc. in 1963, Mr. Katoh has led our company with great talent, vision and leadership. He was loved and respected by all the employees, all Korg family members and made a huge contribution to the lives of countless musicians around the world.

Plans for a memorial service will follow very soon.

I would appreciate your prayers for him and hope he can rest peacefully now.

Sincerely,

Seiki Kato
President
Korg Inc."

Tsutomu Katoh and the History of Korg

Another hero lost; one of the first to define the world of synthesis as we know it. The gifts he gave us will always be remembered and will inspire new synth enthusiasts and musicians for decades to come. Tsutomu Katoh-san, you will be missed. Thank you for everything you gave us.

Via Wikipedia: "Founded in 1962 in Japan by Tsutomu Kato and Tadashi Osanai, Korg was originally known as Keio Gijutsu Kenkyujo Ltd." and later "Keio Electronic Laboratories (京王技術研究所?) because its fledgling offices were located near the Keio train line in Tokyo and Keio can be formed by combining the first letters of Kato and Osanai. Before founding the company, Kato ran a nightclub. Osanai, a Tokyo University graduate and noted accordionist, regularly performed at Kato's club accompanied by a Wurlitzer Sideman rhythm machine. Unsatisfied with the rhythm machine, Osanai convinced Kato to finance his efforts to build a better one..." And indeed they did.

This sad news in via Amos of Moog Music and Michelle Moog-Koussa of the Bob Moog Foundation.

Update: some condolences and pics on the KORG Forum here.

Some video of the legacy of instruments he brought us with a rare interview in Part 1 (previously posted):

'The Vintage Synth - Volume 3: Korg' 1-11

YouTube via baward — November 24, 2009 —

"Rare, Japanese-language video from some time in the 1990's, taking the viewer on an odyssey through Korg's many instruments, from Korg's synthesizer museum at its Tokyo headquarters.

Two other videos were produced in this series, 'The Vintage Synth - Volume 1: Moog and 'The Vintage Synth - Volume 2: Roland'"

Part 1: "This clip features an interview with Korg's co-founder Tsutomu Kato and footage of the rare DA-20 Doncamatic drum machine (1963) and an early appearance of Korg's famous 'Traveler' filter control - on an organ! (late 1960's.) More to follow."

Part 2: "This clip features the Korgue organ from 1968, as well as Korg's first synthesizer, the Mini Korg 700 from 1973 (here shown in its expanded 2 oscillator version, 1974's Mini Korg 700S.)"

Part 3: "This clip features the Synthesizer 800DV (1974), Synthesizer 770 (1975), and the PE-1000 (1976)."

Part 4: "This clip features the polyphonic, patchable, part-modular and extremely rare PS-3300 (1978)."

Part 5: "This clip features part one of the MS series (1978-79), focussing on the wall-mounted 'education' MS-20 as well as some other early analogue products."

Part 6: "This clip features the MS-20 and MS-50 synthesizers, VC-10 vocoder and SQ-10 analog sequencer (1978-79) in more detail."

Part 7: "This clip features the Delta strings synthesizer, Trident polyphonic synthesizer, and BX-3 analogue organ (1980-81)."

Part 8: "This clip features the first part of an in-depth look at the Polysix synthesizer from 1981."

Part 9: "This clip features the second part of the Polysix synthesizer feature and the one on the Mono/Poly."

Part 10: "This clip features the Poly-800II and the DW-8000 (1985)"

Part 11: "Computer-control of MS instruments (or is it the 05R module?) with 700S, original Korg Wavedrum, as well series conclusion."

Dune Electrophonic Edtion

New video added to this post.

FLAME SIX IN A ROW DEMOS (


YouTube Uploaded by phillwilson on Mar 7, 2011
via Phil in the comments of this post
Playlist:
FLAME SIX IN A ROW DEMO PART 1
FLAME SIX IN A ROW DEMO PART 2
FLAME SIX-IN-A-ROW Improv #1
FLAME SIX-IN-A-ROW Improv #2

MacBeth M5N Poly 4

MacBeth M5N Poly 4 from Ken MacBeth on Vimeo.


"Here is another- and final video of the MacBeth M5N being played in a 3 note polyphonic fashion via a Kenton Pro4 set to poly mode!
Both filters of the M5N are used and the VCA outputs of each go to the left and right. Modulation is provided by the dual LFOs and random slow noise!"

MacBeth M5N 3 Note Polyphonic 2
Macbeth M5N being played in 3 Note Polyphonic

HELP JAPAN USED YAMAHA KX-5 Midi keyboard KX5

via this auction
more pics

"Help Japan

This is Yokohama. Japan is seriously damaged by earthquake and tsunami with Nuclear trouble. Honestly we are in the center of Chaos.

At least one million people lost everything ( Now they are refugee ) and more than 10 people could die

However we are still working as much as we can

( the shipping schdule is mostly on time. Please do not worry about it )

This is the only thing we can do now

We are GreatJapaneseGuy therefore we decided to make a donation from our sales

We will donate 5% of this sales to Red Cross in Japan directly"

See the seller's other items for more. Stay safe!

If you are interested in donating a small amount to help Japan, but don't necessarily want to buy a new synth, the Red Cross is the way to go. You can text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
Be careful with the fraudsters.

HELP JAPAN USED Roland/ Saturn SA-09 synthesizer

via this auction
more pics

"Help Japan

This is Yokohama. Japan is seriously damaged by earthquake and tsunami with Nuclear trouble. Honestly we are in the center of Chaos.

At least one million people lost everything ( Now they are refugee ) and more than 10 people could die

However we are still working as much as we can

( the shipping schdule is mostly on time. Please do not worry about it )

This is the only thing we can do now

We are GreatJapaneseGuy therefore we decided to make a donation from our sales

We will donate 5% of this sales to Red Cross in Japan directly"

See the seller's other items for more. Stay safe!

If you are interested in donating a small amount to help Japan, but don't necessarily want to buy a new synth, the Red Cross is the way to go. You can text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
Be careful with the fraudsters.

BOSS DR-55 Dr Rhythm Vintage Roland Analog Drum Machine - Japan

via this auction

I am happy to report our friend abertronix in Japan is safe.

Roland RS 09 String synthesizer

via this auction

Roland DC-20 vintage analog delay - Japan

via this auction
"Rare analog delay unit made by Roland .One of the best analog BBD based analog delay made. The repeat rate is very sensitive and subtle and the intensity knob allows for almost endless repeats with the ability to self oscillate. Its a very dark sounding delay with a very smooth sound."

Moog Minimoog Model D

via this auction

Sonica Synth w/ Serge Oscillator by Frank Evanoff

via this auction

"In 1979, the first Sonicas were produced, a collaboration with Larry Heller. There were 650 built, but very few are seen nowadays. Serge Tcherepnin of Serge synthesizers (producer of high-end modular synths!) did the oscillator design, and the oscillator inside the Sonica is indeed a Serge oscillator. The neck is incredibly comfortable, and easily fits into the hand, facilitating the sliding action used for playing the Sonica. Creator Frank Eventoff's neighbor in Silverlake was a modelmaker and carved the bodies - they produced them in runs of 24 at a time. The body is made from finely hand-carved mahogany. Donna Summer bought one of the runs of 24 and created a Sonica Orchestra.

The sound of the Sonica can best be described as somewhere between a sitar and violin. When run through a simple delay, an amazing array of soundscapes are derived. The front panel features a Key/Pitch Knob, and an On/Off Volume Knob. It also features three buttons. "Slider," which is a tremolo type effect, "Tone," which is actually a tonal boost, and "Half-Step," which raises the note an octave. It features a built-in speaker, with an 1/8 inch output to connect to an amplifier or recording device. It runs on one 9-volt battery which is installed by accessing a plate on the backside of the device. The Sonica really shines when sent through a tube amplifier, producing a crystalline sound unlike anything I've heard before."

Kawai SX-240


via this auction

Synthesizers.Com Modular System Including Cabinet



via this auction
See the seller's other items for more.

"QPS1 Power Supply, QDH20 Power Harness, Q128 Switch, Q123 Standards, Q110 Noise, Q116 Ring Modulator, Q124 Multiple, Q110 Noise, Q117 Sample and Hold, Q128 Switch,

Q106 Oscillator with CRS, Q106 Oscillator with CRS, Q107 State Variable Filter, Q112 4 Channel Mixer, Q112 4 Channel Mixer, Q137 Power Control and Interface, Q125 Signal Processor,

Q109 Envelope Generator, Q109 Envelope Generator, Q124 Multiple, Q963 Trigger Bus, Q106 Oscillator."

OBERHEIM ELECTRONICS INC. MODEL VCF-200

via this auction

"VINTAGE OBERHEIM ELECTRONICS INC.
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED FILTER
MODEL VCF-200 S/N B 1832 1970'S???
MISSING BACK COVER"

SYNSONICS ELECTRONIC DRUM MACHINE MODEL 5300


via this auction


ARP Odyssey MKII 2813

via this auction


ROLAND CR-8000 Analog Drum Machine

via this auction

"Serial Number: 329359

Preset buttons 4 & 8 work but don’t select easily, I cant get Bank 3 button to select.
3x AA Battery holder needs repair (see pic). Otherwise great."


Custom Red & Black Circuit Bent Roland MC-505


via this auction

"So, what's new on this machine?
Aside from the stellar paint job and wooden ends from http://www.customsynth.co.uk I applied a mini breadboard to give the MC-505 a patchbay for the nineteen or so newly-added contacts. This was a lot harder than it sounds, considering the casing is metal (always a risk of shorting connections) and there's not a lot of space to work with when reassembled. In the end, I'm extremely happy with the way it turned out..even if it took a few months.

This machine now allows you to short out only the sounds, but keep all the other functions intact. Everything behaves as normal when the breadboard is or isn't in use. The resulting audio is largely unpredictable but can be reproduced if noted. Think of it as the heaviest sequencer Roland never made.

Furthermore, all green LEDs were replaced with red (except for the main playback indicator at the middle top), the white buttons/keys were whitened with retr0bright, and the LCD screen was replaced with a snazzy, new red-on-black unit.

This project was something of a proof of concept which turned out to be pretty fun. This is certainly a one-of-a-kind piece that I never really intended on keeping for very long. Now it just needs a good home where someone will use it on a regular basis.

Those who might be interested in this unit would also be a fan of Metasonix gear, NIN's Year Zero album, Ed Banger-style techno, EBM, Nitzer Ebb among many other noisy electronic styles. /namedrop

All audio below is direct from the MC-505 with absolutely zero post-effects/EQ. Expect to hear some patch switching, knob twiddling and adjustments on the breadboard though. All patterns used were simple presets.

So, what's included?

- Modified Roland MC-505
- Power cable
- Nine mini jumper wires for patch creation
- A copy of each vinyl release on Radiograffiti
- A free copy of each album released by our DIY label from now on.

So, anything else I should know?

There are a few minor paint errors on the front panel which happened while at customsynth. I tried to take photos of this (apologies for the grainy shots), so please look them over to see if this is going to drive you nuts. I found that it's barely even noticeable when in use.

If you have two or more connections on the breadboard, please remember to remove the jumper wires before you power up the machine. Sometimes it will hang on power up *if* you forget to remove them. It's completely harmless...but it will cause a small heart attack when you forget and see that it's not powering on. Simply remove the connections, unplug the unit, wait a minute, and power it back up.

The breadboard has seventeen rows with five tie points in each row. Because there are only about nineteen connections made, only the center nine or ten rows (of five each) have any effect when used. This should be an ample amount of connection points for anyone.

The value wheel has been replaced, but the values still skip by two when cycling through at high speeds. This leads me to believe that it might be an OS issue, but don't quote me on that.

I've used this particular unit extensively for over three years now with zero issues, but considering the nature of circuit bent gear, the sale will be final with no returns. Contact me in the off-chance something does happen."

Buchla 200e Randomness Experiment #1

Buchla 200e Randomness Experiment #1 from todd barton on Vimeo.


"A simple "controlled randomness" experiment wherein three oscillators randomly change pitch with each new trigger via the Source of Uncertainty. The pulsing is achieved from the ring modulator and, of course, the filter sweep is touch controlled."

FunkBox Drum Machine v2.0 Released for iPad and iPhone

"What's New in Version 2.0
Improved graphics, including retina support
Two new drum machines, LM-2 and TR77
New cleaner samples from all machines
Import custom samples (iOS3.2+)
Set pitch and trim of samples
Save/load custom drum box configurations
Save/load pattern banks
Tempo/swing saved with each pattern
Random volume/timing saved with box
Ability to switch in clave, clap, cowbell, ride sounds
Tap tempo
Accent amount per step, per instrument
Queue up multiple sequences by pressing two sequence buttons,
or play two sequences simultaneously by pressing two sequence buttons
Pan per instrument (iOS4.0+)
Tap overdub and roll functions
Preliminary CoreMIDI support (iOS4.1+)
- MIDI in: note, mute part, pattern/bank, tap/start/stop, clock sync
- MIDI out: note, clock sync
Itunes folder audio export support (iOS3.2+)
Start/stop latency improved
Misc other improvements and bug fixes

New presets are included. Your old saved custom presets can be reloaded using the Pattern Storage menus. "Pattern Store" button on iPad on main page, "Store" button on the iPhone main page. Your old patterns will show up in the pattern list as "OLDSAVEDBANK" 1, 2 and 3. Load 1 into A, 2 into B, etc and you'll have your preset patterns back.

This is a big update for 2.0, we hope you enjoy it! If you have any problems send us email and we'll try to figure it out. Thank you for your app store reviews, we really appreciate them, and thanks for your support!"

Synthetic Bits, LLC
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Just The Music :: Moog Guitar, Moogerfoogers & Multi-Pedal


YouTube Uploaded by experimentalsynth on Mar 14, 2011

"A "remix" of musical footage from the Moog Guitar, Moogerfoogers and Multi-Pedal demo video."

New and improved gbTouch 2 GarageBand controller for iPad


YouTube Uploaded by DeloraSoftware on Mar 3, 2011

"Highlights the features of the Delora gbTouch 2 iPad app"

Getting Started with gbTouch 2

Uploaded by DeloraSoftware on Mar 3, 2011

"Guide for getting gbTouch 2 iPad application ready for use"

gbTouch 2 for GarageBand - Harmony Systems, Inc.
iPads on eBay

Sonic LAB: Moog Slim Phatty Analog Synth


via Sonic State

Mister Kitty and DSI Tempest

via CatSynth

Synth-Project presents: The Doepfer "Dark Combination"


YouTube Uploaded by SynthProject on Mar 15, 2011
follow-up to this post
"A short overview. 2 Dark Energys, one DarkTime and a 3 Octave Keyboard in a selfmade wooden Case. It works all together via Midi.

More Information visit:

http://www.synth-project.de/Dark_Combination.html

Have fun

Synth-Project"

PPG Wave 2.2 Synthesizer "Modulator"


YouTube Uploaded by retrosound72 on Mar 14, 2011

"vintage synth demo track by RetroSound

all sounds: PPG Wave 2.2 Wavetable Synthesizer (1982)
I use the internal arpeggiator in the second part.
recording: multi-trak

the audio file and more:
http://soundcloud.com/retrosound/ppg-wave-2-2-modulator"

Muse Research Receptor 2: SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II


YouTube Uploaded by virtualoberheim on Mar 14, 2011

"http://www.sonicprojects.ch/

Playing through some of the factory default bank patches of the SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II virtual analog software VSTi synth. The synth is hosted in a Muse Research Receptor 2 hardware VST player.

Learn more about OP-X PRO-II here:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/description.html

Learn more about Receptor here:
http://www.museresearch.com/

If you want to bring the sound of OP-X PRO-II on the big stages and take it on tour in your racks Receptor is a proven solution which is used by many of the biggest names in the business.

OP-X PRO-II can be user installed into Receptor using the unsupported method. A dedicated guide can be found on this page:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/musereceptor.html

Here's a list of all featured patches since the camera didn't manage to capture the display sharply:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/demo/featured_patches.tx"

GuitarScapes ReFill Video - The Chase


YouTube Uploaded by JeremyNucleusSound on Mar 14, 2011

"This is a music video using sounds from the new GuitarScapes Reason 5 ReFill. The song is called The Chase by Adam Fielding. Read more about GuitarScapes at:
http://www.nucleus-soundlab.com/guitarscapes-reason-5-refill.html"

Gruvtron+iPhone=Korg Kaossilator killer. Видео обзор Андрея Гладкова.


YouTube Uploaded by AndreyGladkov on Mar 15, 2011

"Программа для сочинения и живой игры коротких паттернов , состоящих из повторяющихся секвенций, которые можно морфировать между собой , получая новые секвенции. Напоминает Korg Kaossilator но отличающийся от него большим функционалом. Можно играть живьём и записывать в аудио внутри программы без потери качества."

Googlish:
"Program for composing and playing live shorter patterns, consisting of repetitive sequences that can be morfirovat among themselves, with new sequences. Recalls Korg Kaossilator but differing from it more functional. You can play live and record the audio within the program without losing quality."

Sound Trends LLC
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

RHODES MODEL 760 SYNTHESIZER


YouTube Uploaded by PianoVintage on Mar 15, 2011

"RHODES MODEL 760 SYNTHESIZER"

Yamaha DSR-2000 pure (24 Tracks)


YouTube Uploaded by DrSqu on Mar 15, 2011

"This demo i made with Yamaha DSR-2000 Synthesizer. Build +/- 1987.
It brings 4-OP FM synthesis with 15 parameters for editing the synthesizer engine. And there are also 22 drum samples in poor and shortened quality. There are no filters, no unisono and no effects, only a chorus in the sound engine and portamento. DSR-2000 includes a simply sequencer and a usually drum computer for entertainer.

In first step you listen a simply demo in usually quality. Later follows a demo with 24 instruments made in DSR-2000. I only recording this sounds pure out of the keyboard and arranged in Logic to a demosong. No help with external Eqs, Filters, or any other Fx. But some delays i realized with Midi ... this mean pure.

There is more possible than this little 80's demo i made. Enjoy :)
On www.deepsonic.ch you find more infos and demos."

Ramcur Vintage Electronic Repairs


flickr By Ramcur

"Here is the link for all my repairs and projects .: www.flickr.com/photos/31603983@N05/sets/"

Ramcur is a synth tech based out of the Montreal region of Canada. If you need a tech, contact him.

You'll find tons of synth pics in the flickr set.

Update via thegoodbutcher in the comments: "ramcur's the one who originated the 80017a acetone soak recovery technique!!!" See this post.
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