Puremagnetik - Subscriptions for Donations / SXSW4Japan

via Micah Frank:
"Puremagnetik has launched a fundraising page on the SXSW4Japan site: http://sxsw4japan.org/puremagnetik

We are matching $30 and $60 donations with their value in Puremagnetik subscriptions. 100% of all donations go to the American Red Cross. Our modest goal is $1400 but I hope we have to extend it. There are only 2.5 days left so I am wanting to make it a short and powerful push.

Although IMO a little late, I'm glad we were able to get this organized this evening. Please spread the word if you can.

All the best,

Micah

Micah Frank
Founder / Lead Sound Developer
www.puremagnetik.com"

#4: The bluebox synthesizer. The arpeggio style & LFO

YouTube Uploaded by dd49ll on Mar 16, 2011

"The bluebox it the smallest true synthesizer that you will find. But it also has a unique sound.

Read more about it at http://digitalsoundchips.com"

#3: The bluebox synthesizer. Interconnection with a MIDI controller
#1: The bluebox synthisizer, a short introduction
#2: The bluebox synthesizer. How to use the bank keys

Hollow Sun Oscillosine ... rough demo

YouTube Uploaded by nuswolloh on Mar 16, 2011

"This is a rough run through of the presets in Hollow Sun's new 'Oscillosine' retro tube synthesiser for Kontakt 4 and part of the 'Music Laboratory Machines' series. Basically, it's just me going through the presets of this weird and wonderfully eccentric noise making device.

More info here : http://www.hollowsun.com/HS2/sli"

KRAFTWERK Computer Love

- Remade! With TC HELICON VOICETONE SYNTH and TENORION

YouTube Uploaded by VJFranzK on Mar 16, 2011

Sk1 Bug Modular - Test 1

YouTube Uploaded by LofiFreq on Mar 16, 2011

"I ran my modular with my Sk1 and Folktek Magna bug doing some cool stuff"

Folktek on eBay

knobs

flickr By ileacrhol

Suzuki sx 500 mod

flickr By actodi

Inside an SX-500. For the outside see this post. The SX-500 is a rebadged Siel EX80.

mikrosonic SPC - Music Sketchpad for Android

YouTube Uploaded by mikrosonic on Mar 12, 2011

"SPC -- Music Sketchpad is a sample-based audio tool designed for aspiring and accomplished musicians alike

The SPC is designed for Android users to produce, record and share original music incorporating their own loops and samples or those provided by mikrosonic. A 16-pad multi-touch enabled opening screen lights up rhythmically to simplify playing live. There are then five additional screens for editing samples and programming sequences

SPC can integrate content from various sources. Additional audio material is available on mikrosonic's website, and loops created with RD3 - Groovebox are directly loaded into SPC -- Music Sketchpad.

more info at: http://www.mikrosonic.com/spc"

TechnoBox2 Now Available

video here
"technoBox2 is the next version of technoBox implementing many asked for features, amongst others:

- Dual 303s and drum machines (2x303, 2x808/909)
- The 303 emulation is our latest engine which sports improved authenticity
- Improved song sequencing with Start/End and Loop markers
- Lock parameters song bars
- Export recorded songs (as .wav) via iTunes (documents)
- Upload recorded song to SoundCloud directly and share
- Load your own .wav and .aif samples (uncompressed 44.1kHz 16-bit) into the drum machines (via iTunes documents)
- Performance screen with the most accessed controls on one screen
- Completely redesigned FX Panel: You can now activate effects on any or all of the 4 machines
- Improved tempo synced phaser and distortion effects. Added a damp parameter to the delay.
- Filter cutoff added to the drum machines
- Per part decay added to the drum machines
- iPad native resolution support
- Retina display support
- Requires at least iPhone 3G S (but runs best on iPad/iPhone 4)

technoBox2 will be cheaper for the first few weeks as an introductory offer for all technoBox1 users..!"

Mike Janney TechnoBox2
(iPad and iPhone versions)

iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Conny Plank Studio original Oscar Synthesizer

via this auction

"this is the original Oscar Synthesizer of Conny Plank from his studio ! The Studio closed in 2006 and we sell all the remaining items, have look at our other auctions ! This Oscar works perfect and has been serviced by our technician 8 weeks ago including a new memory battery. It has an early Midi Version (dont know which one...) This Synthesizer has been used at a lot of Connys productions in the early 80s. One key has a cigarette burning spot, the rest looks good but of course not new."

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JEN SX 1000 MONO SYNTH with Kenton CV-Gate Conversion

via this auction

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The Synthesizer and Electronic Keyboard Handbook

via this auction

"Very cool 1984 UK book about Synths, Keyboards, Keyboard programming, and technique. The book has some great tips about programming and playing. It has a small section on music theory as well, but the section on hardware is the best. The forward is by Thomas Dolby."

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Moog Taurus Pedals

via this auction

See the seller's other items for more.

Univox Mini-Korg 700

via this auction

Roland MRS-2 Promars

via this auction

"This is pretty similar in sound to a Roland Jupiter 4 minus two oscillators and the polyphony. It has 8 user programmable patches, a great sounding filter and great envelopes."

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Oberheim 2-Voice

via this auction

"It has an internal modification that allows both SEMs to be controlled at the same time. Basically, the CV and Gate Inputs control both SEMs rather than just one. There's really nothing like it's multimode filter layered with another. Both SEMs have another "reversible" mod that gives them a faster LFO. The stock LFO speed was pretty low. These LFOs get fast! Think frequency modulation! Lastly, it has blue LEDs. Yippy!
All these mods are completely reversible and nothing was done to jeopardize the originality of the instrument."

Crumar Spirit

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via this auction

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Moog 12 Stage Phaser

via this auction

"As you may know, this was part of the Moog rack series which include the Parametric & Graphic Equalizers, Moog Vocoder, Moog Dual VCO and Moog String Filter."

Oberheim Mini-Sequencer

via this auction

Synton Fenix

via this auction

"Here's one you don't see too often. A rare Synton Fenix--- 1 of 75 made. It has just come back from being serviced and needs nothing. It's in beautiful cosmetic condition with only a few small scratches (very hard to see.) As you may know, Synton made a small number of these back in 1997 through 2000. Too bad they stopped! This thing is unique with it's 3 VCOs, 3 VCFs, 3 EGs, 3 LFOs, 4 VCAs, etc. It will come with the power supply, original manuals and some banana patch cords."

This one spotted by EB.

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Multivox SQ-1 Firstman

YouTube Uploaded by synthmaven on Mar 16, 2011
Firstmans on eBay - not seeing it listed at the time of this post.
"I am posting this video of a nicely preserved Multivox SQ-1 Firstman that worked very well when I bought it years ago but now all it makes are weird pitched sounds best described by recording them and making them available in this video.

Some of the lights still come on but there is no sound.

I was going to try and have it fixed but I am running out of money so it's on eBay now.

Maybe someone else can get it fixed and restore it back to its former self.

This video is not for entertainment value but to demonstrate the condition of this piece to potential buyers.

When it works this synth have a truly bad-ass Acid sound, like a TB-303. There are videos form other users on Youtube to back this up.

Those who have already owned or heard one of these know that what I am saying is true."

Juno 106 Demo 01

YouTube Uploaded by uppuz on Mar 16, 2011

"Pure Juno-106. No FX. No presets."

R-Drone Station Prototype

YouTube Uploaded by grandtippler on Mar 16, 2011

"This is a prototype R-Drone Station I'm working on. I want a deep drone sound from this thing so I have a bit of work to do yet."

KORG DS-10 PLUS: 'Live Mixing (Artist Showcase)' By Anthony Seeha

YouTube Uploaded by seehanth001 on Mar 16, 2011

"If I ever were to play a live set anywhere, this is what I would play. By using two Nintendo DSi units with copies of Korg DS-10 Plus, I can mix my own songs back and forth. It's quite handy, and a lot of fun. Every sound you hear was created on Korg DS-10. Feel free to ask questions. Please enjoy!!! =)

SONG LIST:
Introduction
Mysterious Forest
The Seventh
In the Whirlpool
NEON
MB LINK (Anthony Seeha Remix)
Licensed For Use (Anthony Seeha Remix)
CYCLONE
STROBE LIGHT

Download this mix on my Soundcloud: [Check back soon!]"

Nintendo DSi on eBay
Nintendo DSi on Amazon

KORG DS-10 on eBay
KORG DS-10 on Amazon

Richard Hoadley - Gaggle, Generative Sound Interface 2010

YouTube Uploaded by MediaArtTube on Mar 16, 2011

"The Gaggle prototype has been imagined, designed and developed in order to experiment personally with such interfaces, and primarily with the link between sensor (in this case 'pings'), physical computing board (in this case Arduino) and SuperCollider audio language.
Gaggle provides an opportunity to investigate performance using Gaggle, including questions such as: * Does the number of sensors affect the nature of the interface? Does increasing the number of sensors to a point where they are difficult to control consciously affect performativity? * Does the relative position of the sensors affect the result. In particular these ultrasound sensors can interfere with each other, especially when designing for movement such as that created by dancers. * How does the type of movement to be used with the interface affect the use and design of the interface? For instance, in this case, how is the direction of the sensors affected and what difference does this make? * Interplay between physical implementation and software algorithms: for instance, does the physical nature of the interface need to be reflected in its performance results. Of course all the usual issues concerning algorithmic composition and structuring arise at this point.
More info: http://rhoadley.net/​music"

sequences chords and melodies ..

YouTube Uploaded by mik300z on Mar 16, 2011

"Thought I would share an evening of inspiration I got from playing with a simple sequence from the an1x. Timing is off all over the place , If I can build the track into something , I could share the progression of it..if anyone is interested of course:)!"

x0xb0x's Limor Fried aka Lady Ada on the Next Cover of Wired

via Boing Boing

Woot!

Lady Ada is now officially a "Synth Babe Cover Girl". :)

http://www.adafruit.com/

Daren Ager's Bug-Phonic - Japan Relief

via Daren Ager:

"I will be donating all of the proceeds to the Red Cross Japan relief fund. All 13 tracks were created on the Bugbrand modular live in one take with no traditional sequencing, midi, overdubs or computers. They were created for a challenge set by Tom Bugs to create Radiophonic inspired tracks to be played at the forthcoming event at the Cube Cinema, Bristol, UK

I have set the price for the 13 track album at a minimum of £1.25 (no maximum, but I'm hoping for £2 per copy)"

A prayer for Japan (Clavia Nord Modular G2)

YouTube Uploaded by GruithuisenCityMan on Mar 16, 2011

"A dreadful earthquake, a terrifying tsunami and an awful radioactiv disaster, sometimes words are just not enough. I am safe at home, happy and peaceful, but i think a lot about what is going on in Japan now. That's my very modest musical prayer for Japan."

http://www.redcross.org/ - You can donate $10 by texting REDCROSS to 90999.

quick iPhone video demo of new Leipzig-S

YouTube Uploaded by ASUKLTD on Mar 16, 2011

"'professional' videos coming soon."

Alesis S4 & Smallstone (vintage string sound)

YouTube Uploaded by knarrbacken on Mar 16, 2011

"I found a sound reminding of vintage string machine in the Alesis S4. This sound was recorded with phaser and equalizer."

op-1

flickr By possan
(click for more)

Electric Independence: Ulrich Schnauss

via motherboard.tv

"When post-shoegaze magician – the peerless electronic wunderkind – Ulrich Schnauss invited us to his apartment in London, he specified it would have to be at night due to his predilection for ‘nocturnal’ activities.

We thought that seemed mostly normal for a musician until he came to the door (clad in leather jeans) and dragged us up to his pitch-black attic.

Thankfully all of our Warhol-period Udo Kier fantasy/nightmares were unwarranted the moment we walked into his studio: an impressive collection of synthesizers and effects units used to layer hundreds of manipulated sounds and craft some of the most breathtaking, bombastic records released in recent years.

Ulrich was kind enough to show us some of his favorite instruments and demo the tasty tones from his forthcoming album."

You can find more synth centric Electric Independence posts here. See motherboard.tv for more.

Update via Sonicstate in the comments: "Hi folks, in case your interested in more of Ulrich, he was a guest on our podcast a couple of weeks ago - hope you dont mind me posting the link." Not at all!

Sendai - Improvisation for the japanese people

YouTube Uploaded by TouchedByInspiration on Mar 14, 2011

"I have no words for what happened by the disaster in Japan. Still there are things that even an earthquake or tsunami cannot destroy. My improvisation tells about these things that one can rediscover in all the destruction: hope, confidence, faith, courage, compassion and friendship. My wish to the japanese people is to find what cannot be destroyed...
(The recording is played live and spontanously on march 13nd 2011 by Christiane Dehmer, piano and synthesizer.)

Mir fehlen die Worte für das, was durch die Naturkatastrophe in Japan geschehen ist. Aber es gibt Dinge, die kann kein Tsunami verschlingen und kein Erdbeben zerstören. Diese Improvisation erzählt von diesen Dingen, die man in aller Verwüstung neu entdecken kann: Hoffnung, Vertrauen, Glaube, Mut, Barmherzigkeit und seinen Nächsten ... Mein Wunsch für das japanische Volk ist zu finden, was nicht zerstört werden kann...
(Die Aufnahme ist spontan und live gespielt am 13. März 2011 von Christiane Dehmer, Klavier und Synthesizer.)"

http://www.redcross.org/ - You can donate $10 by texting REDCROSS to 90999.

Homebrew Modular Synth - Japan

flickr By shacker

"This thing sounded as amazing as it looked."

http://www.redcross.org/
You can donate $10 by texting REDCROSS to 90999.

#3: The bluebox synthesizer. Interconnection with a MIDI controller

YouTube Uploaded by dd49ll on Mar 15, 2011

"The bluebox is a stand alone instrument by it's own. But the possibilities with the bluebox comes in many flavors, as it has MIDI-in and MIDI-out capabilities. Play on it with your master keyboard. Let it control your favorite synthesizer. Connect your bluebox to a MIDI-controller and get as many knobs as you want. Record you sounds and notes in your sequencer. And let your sequencer play your favorite basslines with glide and accent on the bluebox. Only your imagination will expand it's possibilities to the fullest.

The breakout cable is a accessory to also get a MIDI-out port on your bluebox synthesizer. With this the bluebox can send program change, notes, modulation wheel, CC messages, dump sound patches to save in your MIDI files, and much more.

www.digitalsoundchips.com
blog.digitalsoundchips.com"

EaTheremin - Musical utensils #DigInfo

YouTube Uploaded by Diginfonews on Mar 15, 2011

"DigInfo TV - http://diginfo.tv

10/3/2011

Ochanomizu University
EaTheremin"

via Pea Hicks

Update via spunky toofers in the comment:

Electronic Chopsticks-ADACHI Tomomi

YouTube Uploaded by aaaxt on Jan 10, 2007

"Performance with self-made electronic instrument. Metal chopsticks works as registance and conductor. Peformed and built by Japanese performer/composer ADACHI Tomomi.
http://www.adachitomomi.com/"

Ikea Rast Modular Synthesizer Case

via Appliancide where you'll find more pics and details.

Buchla Module removal and installation

YouTube Uploaded by Oxix52 on Mar 16, 2011

"This is a quick demonstration of the removal and re-installation of a Pendulum/Ratchet module for the Buchla 200e modular synthesizer. It shows how easy the process is."

MPC 500

flickr By Matt Hunsberger

"Bought and sold in 2009, I think."

Also see:

Novation K-Station Print
Akai AX60 Print Art

I Feel Love - Donna Summer

YouTube Uploaded by Douglaseamigos on Feb 4, 2007
Vintage synth spotting... This one inspired by the previous post.

BassBoy Hardware Synth Videos

BassBoy x2

YouTube Uploaded by alexfox101 on Nov 8, 2010
via Fibra in the comments of this post. You can buy this synth here - currently only $29.

"http://andigo.ehotim.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2...

BassBoy - hardware mono bass synth, concepted around ATXMEGA mcu and 24bit dac WM8762.
Full midi control : FILTER PRE-GAIN, CUT-OFF, RESONANCE, ENVELOPE MODULATION, DECAY, ACCENT, GAIN, MASTER VOLUME ( without PITCH control ).

Inside mcu:
* 16bit BAND-LIMITED wavetable oscilator (512words) - SAW and SQUARE 16bit DCO - 4 octaves plus C ( 32.70Hz - 523.25Hz)
* 16bit GEN ENVELOPE - dca envelope, dca accent envelope, dcf envelope
* 16bit HPF 6db 2xoversampling
* 16bit MOOG 18db digital implementation filter 2xoversampling
* 16bit DC-OFFSET remover
* 16bit DCA (digital controlled amplifier) with zero cross-detection and GAIN module 1x - 63x amplification (HARD CLIP distortion)
* MIDI module
* Channel selector 1 - 16

Song:
Platonic Love
(c) 1997 R.Hoffmann

Equipment:

PC Intel C2Q 9550 2.83GHz with MOTU UltraLite mk3
ADAM A7 speakers

Drum line and midi control - software NUENDO
2 x Bass line - BassBoy with added delay"

BassBoy - Test 01

YouTube Uploaded by alexfox101 on Jul 25, 2010
What Time is Love?

BassBoy - Test 02

Uploaded by alexfox101 on Oct 24, 2010
I Feel Love

2,7

2,7 by Georgios Karamanolakis
"Live improvisation at 10/10/2010

EMS synthi Aks

No post/effects or editing , one take."

EVENTIDE SPACE CONTEST

"LITTLE FERRY, NEW JERSEY, March 15, 2011 — Today, Eventide announced a contest to give away its newest obsession: Space – the Reverb and Beyond stompbox. Space features 12 of Eventide’s signature reverb combination effects taken from the H8000FW and Eclipse V4 along with some startling new magic. These unique effects, previously available only in Eventide rack processors, are now available in a compact, roadworthy package. Never before has there been a more dazzling collection of reverb algorithms combined with delays, pitch shifting, tremolo, modulation, and spatial effects in such a compact and affordable package. Simply sign up to win between now and April 30th for a chance to win Space!

To learn more about Space, go to: http://bit.ly/gK2EVz. To enter the contest, all you have to do is click on the “Win a Space” button on the upper right of the Space product page and complete the form. The winner will be drawn at random and announced on May 2nd on Eventide.com.

12 of Eventide’s signature reverb combination algorithms:
Room Plate
Spring Hall
Reverse Shimmer
ModEchoVerb DualVerb
Blackhole™ MangledVerb™
TremoloVerb DynaVerb


* Wide variety of spatial effects including basic reverbs, delays and unique combination effects
* Studio quality sound
* Compatible with any source material - solo instruments, drums, vocals, or complete mixes
* Software upgradeable via USB 2.0
* MIDI control via USB or MIDI in, out/thru
* Instant program change
* Real-time control with 10 knobs, MIDI, or Expression Pedal
* Tap tempo and MIDI clock sync
* 100 factory presets, unlimited through MIDI
* True analog bypass
* Rugged cast metal construction
* Reliable metal footswitches for instant preset access
* Mono or stereo operation
* Guitar or line level inputs and outputs
* Programmable HotSwitch

About Eventide
Founded in 1971 in New York City, Eventide is a leading developer and manufacturer of digital audio processing products for recording, broadcast, and live performance. Headquartered in Little Ferry, NJ, Eventide invented the H910, the first Harmonizer effects processor in 1975, and introduced the H3000 Ultra-Harmonizer effects processor in 1987. Visit Eventide online at eventide.com.

Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. ©2011 Eventide Inc."

x0xb0x (Willzyx edition) does Stakker Humanoid

YouTube Uploaded by monkeyb0y999 on Sep 28, 2010

"road testing my newly finished x0xb0x. This x0xb0x kit is from willzyx.com in Taiwan, couldn't find a Willzyx unit on YouTube so thought I'd post this. The riff is from one of my all time favourite acid tracks: "Stakker Humanoid" by Stakker. The x0xb0x is joined by some of it's Roland x0x cousins on percussion (606, 808 and a mod'd 101)....If your looking to build a x0xb0x then I highly recommend the Willzyx kit...."

x0xb0x (Willzyx edition) jam pt.2

Uploaded by monkeyb0y999 on Sep 28, 2010

"continuation of previous x0xb0x jam......"

Yamaha PSR-36 Pure (16 Tracks)

YouTube Uploaded by DrSqu on Mar 16, 2011

Also see Yamaha DSR-2000 pure (24 Tracks)

"This demo i made with Yamaha PSR-36 Keyboard. Build +/- 1988.
It brings 4-OP FM synthesis with 5 parameters for editing the synthesizer engine. And there are also 25 drum samples in poor and shortened quality. There are no filters, no unisono and no effects, but the stereo synthesizer make it little bit width. PSR-36 includes a simply chord- and custom drummer-sequencer and a usually drum computer for entertainer with a lot of variations.

In first step you listen a simply demo in usually quality. Later follows a demo with 16 instruments made in PSR-36. 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. ... this mean pure.

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

Behold

YouTube Uploaded by attorks on Mar 16, 2011

"This short video I made last Monday evening (or actually night). I wanted to capture the moment but afterward I noticed the video is somewhat dark.
It begins with an intro played on the Waldorf Q Keyboard with a harp-like sound. After that the three sequences are started. The distinct distorted sound comes from the Synthesizers.com Modular through the Doepfer A-189-1 Voltage Controlled Bit Modifier. This Modular performs two 8-step sequences I alternate manually. The self-built Modular does a 6-step sequence with randomized steps. The Ian Fritz Teezer Through-Zero VCO together with the Blacet Miniwave does an 8-step sequence. The Mellotron strings and choir sound is played on the Roland XP-80 and the bass on the Clavia Nord Lead 1. From 2:23 on a strings sound is played on the Waldorf Q Keyboard and I must admit I overdubbed that strings section with another strings sound of the Q Keyboard afterwards because it sounded very thin.

You can download/see/hear the video and music from my website soon."

ARP SOLUS

via this auction