MATRIXSYNTH: Sunday, June 12, 2011


Sunday, June 12, 2011

4ms VCAM VCA Test 1 Eurorack Modular


YouTube Uploaded by josepailo on Jun 12, 2011

"Pailo Here.

Hello all. Testing the new 4MS VCAMatrix. In this demo i am using the arpeggiator in Ableton Live to trigger a Midi To CV device into the WMD Gamma Wave Source. Then to Bubblesounds SEM20. Then to the VCAM. The Doepfer A-140 is the Envelope being used. Thanks to all the manufactures especially 4MS! You guys rock!"

4ms VCAMatrix Test 2 Madness.mov

Uploaded by josepailo on Jun 12, 2011

"Pailo again.

This one is as much modulation as possible. AM, FM, LFO, ULFO. 5 VCO's rock this patch with 2 filters and a waveshaper. I will let you check it out. Wanted to let everyone see the mixing power of the new 4MS module. It is insane, a mixer, an AM modulation source, 4VCA's, a live tool for making breaks and parts, and I am sure there is more. It's crazy how it can also mix modulations for CV mixing too."

Faurè: Après un rêve (synthesized)


YouTube Uploaded by ScrollingMusic on Jun 12, 2011

"Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924): "Après un rêve" (No. 1) from Trois mélodies, Op. 7

One of Fauré's most popular pieces, "Après un rêve" is the first piece in his suite for voice and piano, Trois mélodies, which was composed between 1870 and 1878. According to Wikipedia, "In Après un rêve, a dream of romantic elopement with a lover, away from darkness, and towards an awakening light is described. However, the dreamer longs to return to the "mysterious night". The text of the poem is an anonymous Italian poem translated to French by Romain Bussine."

This synthesized rendition was created by our Matlab synthesier, which interpreted a MIDI file to create both the audio and the scrolling visualization. The mix for this piece was created by synthesizing the MIDI multiple times, played by different instruments we have programmed, and mixing the results together. It contains a flute-like vibrato-based timbre, along with guitar (one of our earliest instruments,) and a newly created "fuzz/distortion" sound."

Vintage Schulmerich Carillon Bells Synthesizer Keyboard



via this auction

"Keyboard from a Schulmerich Carillon Bells which was a type of early synthesizer. It is in an oak case which measures 17-1/2" by 12-1/2" by 6-3/4". There are two octaves or 25 keys. There is a contact switch for each key and some other electronic parts inside. I believe this dates from the 1940's. It is marked: A Product of Schulmerich Electronics Inc. Sellersville, Pa. Any mad scientists out there need the start of a cool project?..."

Update via daden in the comments: "it is not a kind ofg synthesizer it's a remote for the motors of the carillon hammers..."

Vintage original 1974 ad w/ MOOG modular analog synth!

via this auction

"Vintage original 1974 ad for 3M "Scotch" brand recording tape featuring a modular Moog analog synthesizer. Measures approx. 8" x 11.5"."

1983 GLEEMAN PENTAPHONIC SYNTHESIZER PRINT AD

via this auction

"Ad measures approx. 5.5"X 5.5" inches."

See the seller's other items for more (RSS).

1983 CHROMA JOSEF ZAWINUL SYNTHESIZER PRINT AD


via this auction

"Ad measures approx. 8"X 10.5" inches."

See the seller's other items for more (RSS).

Future Retro Revolution R2 Analog Synthesizer

via this auction


Arp Quadra Synthesizer Original Factory Service Manual

via this auction

See the seller's other items for more vintage synth manuals.

Sequential Circuits Pro One

via this auction

SN 0671

Rare Simmons CLAP TRAP Digital DRUM

via this auction

Hadikat Raja IV, Première Partie


Uploaded by RADIOKLOW on Jun 12, 2011

"Fourth visit to the garden. Composition for Keyboard Virus TI"

The Theory


YouTube Uploaded by MsMotif6 on Jun 12, 2011

"Original composition on Motif 6 Yamaha keyboard. Used 7 tracks and played lead guitar live. MIDI from Motif 6 to A-90 Roland controller.
80's up tempo style song using Jupitor 8 string sample by Yamaha (Jupiter 8 is the best though), LOL but I gave it a go.

Enjoy
MsMotif6"

Modcan Touch Sequencer Clocking, Copy & CV

clocking.mp4

YouTube Uploaded by MrModcan on Jun 12, 2011

"Touch Sequencer - Clocking modes, Internal, Midi and External"

Copy + CV.mp4

Uploaded by MrModcan on Jun 12, 2011

"Touch Sequencer Copy Seq ,Copy Song and CV pages"

Examples from the Phonogene manual

Examples from the Phonogene manual from Pete Shambler on Vimeo.


"Several of the patch examples described in the manual for Make Noise's new sample buffer module, Phonogene.

The manual can be downloaded here: makenoisemusic.com/​Phonogenemanual.pdf

(All sample videos found on YouTube)

theshamblers.blogspot.com"

SONY DRP-1 Drumpad

via this auction

"Sony "Drum Pad" DPR-1 drum machine and electronic drums, 13 sounds, 2 user pattern (4/4 and 3/4), 8 preset patterns, fill-in mode, pads for real time play/record."


Elby Designs ASM-2 Modular Analog Synth PCB project


via this auction

"Elby Designs ASM-2 synth, this sale is for fully stuffed PCB ONLY, it does not include front panel, pots or PSU that you will need to complete it as a fully modular or semi modular synth... When complete this will be a very capable and fat sounding true Analog synthesiser, it can be built either as a full modular design like this: [pdf link]

or can be built as a much simpler semi modular design like this: [pdf link]"

Elby Designs Pixie EDP Wasp clone synth + VCS3 filter


via this auction

"It is an exact clone of the EDP Wasp synth, but more stable and with Midi interface so that it can be played from any midi keyboard...

Elby designs added a third VCF to the design as well as the two Wasp filters, however it is a known design fault with this pcb that this transistor ladder filter does not work as there is insufficient voltage over the ladder, so I have disconected this filter completely and replaced it with a Yusynth Diode Ladder filter which is an exact replica of the EMS VCS3 / Synthi A VCF - this gives a much different, more raw sound than the two Wasp Filters and a very worthwhile addition. I did try adding a differnt Moog style transistor ladder VCF but the VCS3 filter suited the Pixie much better IMHO. I have added a CGS dual rail power supply which provides the necessary +12v and -9v supply needed for the filter as well as a 5v supply for the Pixie synth.

This is a quite complex build and a certain level of expertise will be needed to fit this to an enclosure..."

More information here

Roland Jupiter 4

via this auction


MIDI HAT Performance


MIDI HAT Performance from Sunny Oh on Vimeo.


via Gizmodo

"These MIDI Music Hats, seemingly spawned during a drunken three-way between a snowman, the Smurfs and something sprung from the mind of the late Dr. Seuss, are allegedly an art project cooked up by Sunny Oh and Anna Obikane..." That pretty much sums it up.

Image via Akihabara News

Monorocket Mission 9 in Orange


via Big City Music

"Stephi shows us a brand new custom orange Monorocket Mission 9 eurorack case. Nice!"


Big City Music on eBay (RSS)

Squidfanny - ZOOM-O-TRON 505 Digital Effects Synthesizer for 'Phulopium Dude'


YouTube Uploaded by squidfanny on Jun 12, 2011
squidfanny on eBay
"Killer Digital Effects Synthesizer for Phulopium Dude.

Too many fab features to list. Suffice it to say that it's Wicked."

Circuit Bent Leap Frog Phonics Pond by freeform delusion


YouTube Uploaded by eecouk on Jun 12, 2011

freeform delusion

"Leap Frog Phonics Pond

Switched mono mini jack output

Yellow LED

Pitch Up/Down Control

"Lets play" loop length variation control

Three Toggles at the front for random letters and musical loops

Two switches on top (one three way switch) for more random letters and musical loop"

HenderSounds + Live + ianniX.mov


YouTube Uploaded by kirk95 on Jun 12, 2011

"This is a live performance featuring ianniX as the OSC data source and then filtering midi into effect racks via m4L. No loops were used in this performance."

One Monster Modular


George Mattson's monster EML modular near completion.

You can see two stacked Mattson Mini Modulars to the right of it. The MMM is based on the same circuits of the Performance Music Systems Syntar, which in turn was based on EML circuits built by EML according to George Mattson's specifications. The Syntar was the first keytar with a built in synthesizer produced by George in 1979. See The Syntar on Carbon111.com for some history as well as this post for an interview with George back in April of 2006.

See the Mattson EML label for more.


Flickr slideshow below. You can click on any image to get to the larger version on Flickr.

korg PROPHECY oficial video demo by sommexe


YouTube Uploaded by sommexe on Jun 9, 2011

"Ripado por mim de um VHS antigo que tinha desde a epoca do lancamento, esse video de lancamento do Profecy tem performances do Jan Hammer e do Joe Zawinul"

ELEKTRONIKA EM-25 Demo_0001.wmv



YouTube Uploaded by sztakicsisti on Jun 12, 2011

"This is a DEMO video made by NORD for the ELEKTRONIKA EM-25 vintage analog soviet strings synthesizer."

These come up on eBay fairly often.

Falling Stars for iOS


YouTube Uploaded by intervalstudios on Jun 10, 2011

"This is what Interval Studios has been working on lately: a collaboration with Noise New York for Trident Vitality Gum... Inspired a bit by Sound drop- check it out..."

iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

PURE DATA_minimal-idm-machine-WIP-02.avi


YouTube Uploaded by borgmechaniker on Jun 12, 2011

"this is now the second video of this -work in progress- PURE DATA minmal IDM machine. I added some more FX and polished the samplers a little.

the sounds in this video were recorded directly from screen while editing
some parameters of this PD patch."

ModJam 061211 SubMix7 + RCD

ModJam 061211 SubMix7 + RCD from Low-Gain on Vimeo.


"Experimenting with using the RCD gate outputs as cv sources running into the SubMix7 Module. Output is then run into the A-156 quantizer. The CV is then split 3 ways into 2 uLFO's, and 1 VCO6. Good times! :)"

440 More or Less

440 More or Less from Lyonel on Vimeo.


"One Pass Buchla, Rob Papen "Punch" Drums overdub."

Geek Meet 061111 part 1

Geek Meet 061111 part 1 from Low-Gain on Vimeo.



Geek Meet 061111 part 2 from Low-Gain on Vimeo.



Geek Meet 061111 Modular Farts part 1 from Low-Gain on Vimeo.



Geek Meet 061111 Modular Farts part 2 from Low-Gain on Vimeo.

Mixtikl Part 1: Creating Generative Music


YouTube Uploaded by flamingstylus on Jun 12, 2011

"This is the first of two tutorials on Mixtikl. In this video, I show you how to use Mixtikl's library of midi loops, FX, and synthesizers to create generative music. Be sure to check out my website for more tutorials: flamingstylus.blogspot.com or follow me on twitter: @flamingstylus"

Mixtikl - Generative Music Lab, Modular Synth, 12 Track Mixer & Live FX - Intermorphic Ltd.
iPads on eBay

Demo Alesis Fusion - part 1/2 : test electric guitars + bass for "Hells Bells - ACDC"


YouTube Uploaded by tlnet37 on Jun 12, 2011

"Experimental : This is a test on Alesis Fusion : 1 guitar lead, 1 rythmic guitar, 1 bass and a loop made with Hydrogen (free software generating patterns with drumkits)"

Ensoniq VFX SD synthesizer

via this auction

SN VFX-15056

See the seller's other items for more: onkloud9

Kurzweil K2000R V3 with new backlight

via this auction

SN 22941004540

See the seller's other items for more: onkloud9 (RSS)

Elektor Formant Analogue Modular Synthesizer

via this auction
via the description:
"An auction for a working modular synthesizer from the 70s featuring -:
2 – VCO (Elektor)
1 – VCF switchable up to 24db/oct (Elektor)
1 – VCA (Elektor)
2 – ADSR Envelope shapers (Elektor)
3 – LFOs with various waveforms (Elektor)
1 – Noise Module (Elektor)
1 – Ring Modulator (Practical Electronics)
1 – Envelope shaper (Practical Electronics)
3 – AC/DC Mixers for signals or voltages (Own Design)
1 – Voltage Inverter Panel (Own Design)
1 – Pre-amp Module (Own Design)
1 – Multiple Jack Panel (Own Design)
1 _ 4 Octave Monophonic Keyboard (Originally a Farfisa K/B)
1 –Power Supply inside the case (Elektor) and a Power Panel (Own Design)

This unit was built by myself in the late 70s and has given excellent results for many years. I have generally used it with a MIDI to CV converter. It produces really fat deep bass tones when used with a sequencer, it can also produce some screaming lead tones. It is also excellent for sound FX and all those weird sounds. The 2 oscillators track very well (1Volt/Oct.), but could do with slight trimming the control voltages. This is only noticeable by a few beat-frequencies when running in unison. As well as a mixed waveform output, there are separate waveform outputs, which all have an open jack plug inserted instead of switches, so you can take different waveforms to different modules. The 24db filter can self oscillate if the ‘Q’ control is increased. The 2 ADSRs decay with slightly different timings, possibly due to tolerances in the components. I have looked at this but can’t find any difference in the component values. This has never been an issue, because I use them for different tasks (1-VCF, 1-VCA). The 3 LFOs are excellent for modulation of many other modules. The noise output is a bit quite, but still works OK. There is also a Differential Amplifier panel, I’m not sure if this works, and it is not wired in anyway.

The system is already internally wired from the 2 VCOs through the VCF to the VCA, so it does not need any cables to get a basic sound out of it.

It also comes with a Practical Electronics 1x16 or 2x8 stage sequencer in a separate cab. I was going to add extra controls during the build but never finished them. (separate triggers out, voltage out level selector switches). In the same case there are various other modules which are not wired in, and I’m not sure if they work or not. There is a 2 channel input module, for audio signals in. A pulse divider, for use with the sequencer. A sequential switch for use with the sequencer. I have all circuits for these units, if you want to get them working again.

It also comes with a Voltage Controlled keyboard taken from a Farfisa organ with the standard V/C panel made by Elektor. The panel works, but the contacts are very hit and miss, so it will need servicing. The wooden top is not fixed in, just placed on top of the contacts.

The whole system comes with the original magazines and extra paperwork for the other modules. These all give full information for building and setting up.

For more Info see link - http://www.elektor.com/magazines/2008/april/formant-synthesizer-(1977).399233.lynkx

A PDF of the construction details - http://www.ftec-audio.com/formant-classic/downloads/ElektorFormantMusicSynthesiser.pdf"

Circuit Bent Yamaha PSR 22


YouTube Uploaded by FrankenMusik on Jun 12, 2011

"Circuit Bent Vintage 80's Yamaha Key Board.

Video has original sounds and also shows what type of textures can be produced by using external delay and reverb (shown about halfway into the video).

http://www.frankenmusik.blogspot.com/"

via this auction
"By FrankenMusik

Drone/Ambient/Glitch Synthesizer

A full size keyboard with lots of glitches and added effects.

8 Switch FM Glitch Modification
2 Body Contact Points
Distortion Glitch
Feed Back Loops
Echo Effect Switch
4 Other Glitch Effects
Has Built In 1/4" Output
RCA Style Aux. Out and Pedal Jacks

This is a custom Circuit Bent vintage 80's Yamaha keyboard that still allows for normal operation. Full size keys, pitch control, digital synthesizer, custom drum programmer and sustain effect are some of this instruments key feartures."

Simmons SDS 200 2-voice drum synth



via this auction

"Vintage Simmons SDS 200 in excellent condition. 2 velocity-sensitive Tom voice channels, amazing range of pitch and timbre. 1/4" trigger IN and 1/4" audio output for each sound. Attached and grounded power cord, power switch, headphones jack (1/4"). Triggerable with virtually any voltage source."

Muse Research Receptor 1.0 Rev C


via this auction

"Hardware Version: 1.0 Receptor PRO

Memory: 98% available --- 2048 total

Hard Disk: 95.4G available --- 400.0G total"

Pics of the OS and editor below.

Roland TR-33 Rhythm analog drum machine

via this auction

Update via Hamstall Ridware on Facebook: "That's only one generation away from the AceTone RhythmAce (or Bentley Rhythm Ace as they were called in the uk!)"

Roland TB-303 "Acidlab Mini Modular Mod" # 2

via this auction

CHROME Roland SH-101 Up for Auction

via this auction

Previously featured here and here. More pics at the auction and previous posts.

Roland SH-101 With NOVA MODS + EXTRAS


via this auction

"Here Are Some Features for The Nova Mods...

* VCF FM : Amazing new sounds are now added through this feature. Six FM sources are available
* LFO Clock Input : Syncing Arpeggiator and LFO to external drum modules and sequencers is now possible. As well, interesting feedback loops can be created.
* PW Modulation Source Selection : Now you can choose a pulse width source. It is independent from the LFO's waveform setting. OSC sources are included.
* Pulse width to near 0% : Pulse width effects are now made more extreme and powerful
* External audio input : the ability to do FM of VCF by an external audio source or to simply route a signal into the audio path is now provided.
* VCF CV input : Just plug in a foot pedal or a CV from a midi converter and your sh-101 will sing!
* LFO rate Scalar : Ever hear a bell sound out of sh-101? Try this on Hi! Want a really slow sweep...you got it too.
* Overdrive Knob : Filter Cleaning

Nova Mod Details :
Pulse width to near 0% - By closing the pulse-width to a spike, new sounds can be attained by the sh-101. This "spike" wave source is very useful for brightening a bass patch. (A bass patch, with only the sub OSC waveform assigned, can be brightened, but not raise in pitch, by adding a little pulse width signal with a manual setting of less than 1% duty cycle.) In another application, in which only full ramp waveform is assigned, manually raising and lowering the spike waveform's amplitude has been compared to sounding like a wavetable sweep. As well, LFO mudulation of the pulsewidth is made more dramatic because of the closer approach to 0%.

Pulsewidth Modulation Source Selection - A six-way rotary switch enables you to choose the pulsewidth modulation sources independently of the LFO's waveform setting. This modulation source makes many new and interesting sounds. A randomly modulated pulsewidth is especially unique and pleasant. The PW modulation sources are LFO Triangle / LFO Square / LFO Random / Sub Osc -1 Octave Square* / Sub Osc -2 Octave Pulse* / LFO Noise *The sub Osc Mod sources creates a unique bass enhancement because of their higher frequency and keytracking. The result is a richer and deeper sound. As well, although there are only two sub Osc sources, changing the sub Osc switch -1/-2/-2 results in even further modulation effects.

LFO Rate Scalar - A three-way toggle switch scales the overall range of the SH-101's internal LFO Clk (the existing lfo rate slider still functions normally). The scalar setting are Normal/Low/High. In the Low setting, a cycle of 40 seconds can be attained. This is great for mild changes in "trance" type music. In the High Mode, up to 1200Hz can be used to create interesting cross-mod bell like sounds. Perfect for "industrial" music and clanging metallic sounds. High mode works especially well when creating synthetic kick drum patch or short-wave radio sounds.

LFO Clock Input - A 1/4" jack allows the insertion of an external clock signal to drive the 101's LFO. This injected signal triggers the LFO but does not change it's waveform. By applying a clock, LFO and Arpeggiator are both synced to the external source. This makes for very moving and groovy patterns with only a drum box and Nova-Modded 101. A particularly nice application is to modulate the VCF Cutoff with a Random LFO while playing the sequencer. Of course you can, at the same time, inject a separate clock into the arpeggiator via the 101's Ext Clk jack. This will enable you to run the arpeggiator and LFO at different speeds. As a bonus, audio can be injected to drive the LFO. A simple trick is to patch the headphone output into the Ext' LFO input. This feedback loop makes for sounds that can be mildly distorted to heavily distorted by simply adjusting the VCF's mod amount.(No need for an external distortion processor!) This effect is great for slow sweeps with a resonating filter setting.

External Audio Input - A 1/4" jack and toggle switch allows external audio to be injected. A rotary pot controls the amplitude of the injected signal. It can be routed to one or two sources. 1./ directly into the filter along with the OSC's waveforms. External processing of audio through the VCF and ENV is . 2./ into the VCF's cutoff modulation point. (An external FM source.)

VCF CV Input - An external CV can be applied to the 101 via this 1/4" jack. This feature is typical on a Juno-60, Jupiter 4 and Pro-One. A MIDI controller converted to a cv or an "expression" foot pedal are typically connected one.

VCF FM - VCF Fm is the most powerful NOVA-MOD feature. It can be used in moderation to simply add bringtness to a bass patch with low frequencies (due to subtractive synthesis). Or it can be used to create powerful cross-mod sounds that are difficult to explain....they must be heard. These sounds are somewhat aggressive, distorted, bell like but most importantly, not attainable on a regular SH-101. One example : Dial a patch with only ramp waveform assigned but at the same time, modulate the VCF Cutoff with the Pulsewidth. Manually change the pulsewidth to vary the FM effect. It is quite unique. You can then switch in Sub Osc -2 Oct. Pulse as the Fm source then adjust the -1oct/-2oct/-2oct switch to change the sound further. Finally swing the Pulsewidth waveform as the Fm source but switch from Manual to LFo modulation and then play with the PW Mod's waveform. A rotary pot controls the amount of modulation. A six way rotary switch selects the FM sounce : Pulse / Ramp / -1 Octave Sqr / -2 Octave Sqr / -2 Octave Pulse / Noise Waveform"

Frontline X2 Analogue Drum synth


via this auction

"2 audio triggered drum synths in one unit

AS USED BY JAH SHAKA!!!!!!

synths are triggered by audio inputs, synth responds to loudness of signal. I used it with audio out of my DAW. If you turn the sensitivity knobs up high, some of the trigger audio bleeds through, but in a strangley ghostly distorted almost ringmoddy way.

Has manual mode(big colourful knobs) + pre-set(tiny little black knobs) mode. This mode can be selected with foot switches(not included) or buttons on the front panel."

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