MATRIXSYNTH: Wednesday, July 20, 2011


Wednesday, July 20, 2011

ADDAC102 VC FM RADIO . Simple Walkthrough

ADDAC102 VC FM RADIO . Simple Walkthrough from André Gonçalves on Vimeo.


"Simple presentation of the new ADDAC102 Voltage-Controlled FM RADIO.

VC Functions:
Tune & Volume

Trigger / Gated Functions:
Seek - Jumps to next station
Search - increase/decreases radio frequency
Mute


for more info please visit:
addacsystem.org"

Depeche Mode-new life (live måndagsbörsen)


YouTube Uploaded by Greendayalex on Aug 3, 2006

"Gammalt depeche framträdande"

Fridays: Devo - Through Being Cool


YouTube Uploaded by drbartman on Jun 28, 2009
Heavy Metal
"A live performance of "Through Being Cool" on ABC's Fridays. It starts with Gerry Casale singing a sunday school tune into a vocoder (with pixellated visuals to match)."

Moog Source & Roland Jupiter-80

Moog Source

via this auction

SN 3532

1983 BOSS PC2 PERCUSSION SYNTHESIZER PEDAL

via this auction

SN 373300

yamaha pss-470


YouTube Uploaded by drmoonstien on Jul 20, 2011
drmoonstien on eBay (RSS)
"yamaha pss-470"

Kinect controller fader octatrack


YouTube Uploaded by inforlk on Jul 20, 2011

"This is my configuration via Midi fader Octatrack...."

Octatrack as Looper / Mixer


YouTube Uploaded by Catabolicdj on Jul 20, 2011

"Here's how to use the Elektron Octatrack as a looper for another drum machine or synthesizer. A Machinedrum (off-screen) is getting looped by the Octatrack. You could easily extend this idea to looping two devices, but I just have one here for simplicity. Audio starts at about 0:35"

Play - Tell It To My Heart - even more hours of synth fun


YouTube Uploaded by totaltwit on Jul 20, 2011

Ensoniq SD-1

"This track rox, goes like the clappers so reach for ya synths and drum machine, turn up to 11 and go for it!
It was clear when listening closely to this track there was a lot of talent at work here.
These take quite some time to bring to you because once the kit is set up and running I tend to jam - noodle - play with - burn carpets etc. for hours."

Noah and the Whale - Last Night On Earth Mini Documentary


YouTube Uploaded by WhaleAndTheNoah on May 17, 2011

Synth talk comes in at 6:14 with an Akai MPC followed by the Optigan at 6:50 with a Solina in the background, as pictured above.

"The first is a short film that I made about the making of our new album. It uses footage collected in the demoing stages in the Synagogue, in the studio in Los Angeles and a few pieces from the tour that just pre-empted the release. Hopefully it gives a little insight into where the songs came from and how they evolved."

via Chris

1978 Mattel Bee Gee's Rhythym Machine Synthesizer


via this auction

"1978 Mattel Bee Gee's Rhythym Machine Synthesizer. It is in great condition and comes with its original book which is also in great condition. This plays very clearly. The battery compartment is extra clean with no corrosion or any other issues!"

Arp Odyssey Mk1 White Face with Moog 4035 "Blue Meanie" Filter


via this auction

SN 281684

"Arp Odyssey Mk1 White Face. Quite a rare synth, but this one is even more special. it has the Moog 4035 "blue meanie" filter installed by CMS. It is in excellent cosmetic shape, has a few CV 1/8" mods on the back, and is fully functional. Sliders work quite well and aren't gummy like some old Odysseys. Fully functional, keyboard works well too. The Moog filter sounds great. It was serviced about half a year ago and is good to go."

See the seller's other items for more including the Moog modular previously posted but still up for auction.

Korg Prophecy Monophonic Synthesizer

via this auction

MicroTrack dB demo


YouTube Uploaded by MicroTrackdB on Jul 16, 2011

"Check out MicroTrack dB in this demo video!

MicroTrack dB is now available for Samsung Bada phones, via Samsung Apps. For more information, visit http://microtrackdb.blogspot.com

Join MicroTrack dB on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/MicroTrack-dB/221271471241507

Follow MicroTrack dB on Twitter - http://twitter.com/microtrackdb

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MicroTrack dB is a music making app created for Samsung Bada phones. Inspired by the classic instruments that defined electronic music, this app puts music making in the palm of your hand.

MicroTrack dB features a programmable drum machine, bass line synthesiser and digital effects processor. This portable, virtual studio offers high-quality audio output, intuitive sequencing, flexible drum programming, powerful synthesis, a range of modulation options and performance features.

A user-friendly interface and step-by-step tutorials allow beginners to get started making music, while more advanced musicians will find a host of features to get their teeth in to.

Get your creative juices flowing and make tracks instantly. Realise your ideas, define your sound and create the music that you want to hear."

Wordsmith EP by dyLAB0303 Showcasing TB-303 & TR-707


YouTube Uploaded by dyLAB0303 on Jul 13, 2011
dyLAB runs The Monthly Acid Pattern
"Track from my Wordsmith EP out on Acid All Stars The concept of the EP was to write words, or phrases with the TB303 and use those as acid lines. The percussion was all from the TR707. You can buy the tracks or whole EP from https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/366821/Dylab Melbourne's finest, Dylab returns strong with his first EP for the acidallstars label. His unique version of old school acid mixed with new school sensibility keeps his sound fresh and unique, while timeless all the same. An amazing take on 80's acid that draws influence from as far as 80's pop to 80's punk and keeps it firmly tongue in cheek. Dylab ain't going nowhere soon, and his steady stream of releases and work on acid pattern groups over the years has made him a household name over the years. We're super stoked to have him release with us again and look forward to bombing melbourne with him soon. The video footage was from http://www.archive.org/details/modern_business_machines_for_writing and modified with Adobe After Affects "

Escape From Noise Opens eBay Shop - Bubblesound Instruments VCOb & More

Escape From Noise's eBay shop is now open.
Check it out for more.

Pictured is the new Bubblesound Instruments VCOb listed here.

"The VCOb is an voltage-controlled analog oscillator based around a classic triangle core VCO. It is similar to the uLFO, but with some improvemnets. The range of the VCOb is one of the widest in the analog modular world. And like all triangle cores the real fun is in the FM.

Since we're starting with a triangle core it's easy to produce a real Sine wave output. There is also a Saw and Pulse outputs. The Pulse will almost become fully positive or negative with the pot, and will go all the way open and closed with CV.

The VCOb offers FM in both the Linear And Exponential varieties. There is only one input, unlike the uLFO. and the FM set to full in Expo mode this will act as a second 1V/Oct input for things like transposing.

The tracking is all analog and will give 4-6 octaves, depending on how picky you are. It is very stable and they do track together very well.

• Outputs: saw, pulse, sine, triangle
• Range: 10 Second cycles - 21.4K Hz
• Modulation: 1 fm input with linear and exponential, pulse width modulation
• Size: 8 hp, 60mm (2.1 inches) deep
• Current draw: 100 mv"

The Analog Lab Offers Three Month Synth Repair Course

"Do you wish you were able to fix and maintain your own gear? Ever wanted to know what an oscilloscope does and how to use it?

Twice a year, the Analog Lab offers a complete technical hands-on mentoring program for those individuals who have an interest in being a professional gear tech or gear designer. Classes meet twice a week for three months and covers subjects such as electronic safety, components, circuit design (using examples from classic analog synths), etc. Each student chooses their own final repair or build project so you come away with a new or restored piece of gear! Jeff Blenkinsopp, The Sonic Wizard, administers classes and has been involved with analog synthesizers and their design and repair for more than 30 years. You can read more of Jeff’s bio here: http://www.earsnyc.com/blenkinsopp.html

You will leave the course with a “real world” education that you can’t get anywhere else!

There are no more than 6 students to a class so don’t delay in signing up!" You can sign up by emailing The Analog Lab at theanaloglab at gmail.com. Also see their training site here, and they "have a free (or donation based) tech database people can sign up for on our website now that allows people to access our database of tech notes and schematics, pictures, tricks of the trade, etc. that address is at http://www.theanaloglab.com/?page_id=69"

Going Modular - Test 5


YouTube Uploaded by csmcrckrs on Jul 20, 2011
"A little improvisation on the Theis Modular System.

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Sequences: Doepfer MAQ 16/3.
Some reverb from the Lexicon MPX100.
I tried to smooth the levels and added a bit of ping pong delay in Ableton Live."

concert jca


YouTube Uploaded by holophonicholophonic on Jul 18, 2011

"Point of Arrival" - Oberheim in the Desert

via The Unrivalled's Photos

"Original Oberheim photography used for cover "Point of Arrival" cassette, 1985"

via Loren Nerell
"Something for your 6th year. :) Its a fake synth I made from reject parts when I worked at Oberheim in the mid 1980s. Front is from an OB8, keyboard from a Matrix 6, rear panel from a Matrix 12. I still have it buried somewhere in my garage. As the caption says it was the front cover of my first album, which will be re-released later this year on vinyl."

Update: Now on vinyl:

http://boomkat.com/vinyl/543940-loren-nerell-point-of-arrival

http://www.forcedexposure.com/artists/nerell.loren.html

Teenage Engineering OP-1 Meets the Minimoog


via luke sanger
Shibuya Shibuya by Luke's Anger
"Electrofunk created on the OP-1 using sounds from the Minimoog!"

the final frontier. Canadia, elektro died for your sins...


via Bartoz Blank's Photos & The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Synth prototyping cont. (Make #Zero) - Digi synth with analog filter and LFO


YouTube Uploaded by yakthekyle on Jul 20, 2011

"Further progress on a digital synth project that I plan to start producing very soon. The synth will be reprogrammable from any computer and the code can be easily bent or created from scratch. It also has an LFO controlled analog resonant lowpass filter to fatten up the sound (also circuit bendable) . This project will be COMPLETELY open source (schematics, code, everything) once I get everything organized."

Farfisa Syntorchestra internal view and features run down


YouTube Uploaded by sounddoctorin on Jul 20, 2011

"Bob Weigel of http://www.sounddoctorin.com investigates the Farfisa Synthorchestra a bit and demos the sounds."

synthasoundffd


YouTube Uploaded by sounddoctorin on Jul 20, 2011

New! Skychord King Capitol Punishment SleepDrone6 Synth

via this auction

See Big City Music (RSS) for more.

"The sleepdrone 6 is a hex oscillator analog drone machine.

The sleepdrone 6 creates aggressive fighter bomber drones smothering all matter within audible range into a brutality harmonic meditation.

The knobs connect to invisible rope pulleys that harness the tension of energy from above. Also, the ropes are connected to the wings of flying craft. At the end of the ropes there are hooks. These hooks steal sound vibrations from the air and turn them into terror. The terror is then conveyed into packets of energy. These packets of energy are commanded by the sleepdrone 6

Features:

6 analog square wave oscillators
6 volume controls
6 on/off controls
Master volume mono out

Please note: This unit requires a standard 9 volt DC wall wart with a negative(-) center (not included)."

STG Labs Trigger Sequencer

via this auction

See Perfect Circuit Audio (RSS) for more.

Sherman Rodec Restyler filter module

via this auction

SN 227847

See Perfect Circuit Audio (RSS) for more.



Vermona Retroverb spring reverb/filter module

via this auction

SN

See Perfect Circuit Audio (RSS) for more.

SN D 04981

Oberheim OB-8 vintage analog synthesizer

via this auction

SN C33723

See Perfect Circuit Audio (RSS) for more.

MXR 185 Digital Drum Computer


via this auction

"The MXR 185 Digital Drum Computer was a noble but brief attempt by MXR to break into the once burgeoning market of the drum machine frenzy in the early 80s. The Founder of MXR and also Alesis, Keith Barr, saw the potential for an "in" into the market and decided to consult both Roger Linn and Tom Oberheim on the design concepts of a proper digital drum machine. At the time of the development of what was to become the 185, Roger Linn who reveling in the glory of the LM-1, was just putting the finishing touches on the LinnDrum and Tom Oberheim who already had massive success with the DMX was looking to make improvements with the DX. The MXR 185 was one of the EARLY drum machines and was directly modeled after the Linn and Oberheim concepts. Unfortunately, the MXR was unable to recreate the allure of the Linn and DMX which were already de facto staples in the music industry. Though this drum machine definitely embodies the essence of the earliest drum machines, it really didn't offer anything that made the buyer want to change what they had and with MIDI popping up on the scene at this time, MXR was just a little behind in what was a very high-pace and ferociously competitive time in the electronic music instrument industry...

First off, this unit is really clean. This would be perfect for a museum or for a Rompler Mod project. The sounds are thick and chunky like a Linn and just dripping with character. The unit does NOT have MIDI though there are MIDI to PPQ converters out there to make it run on MIDI. The sequencer section has a couple of limitations like: You can't change programs while the sequencer is running. You have to press stop, change patterns and then press start again. The unit does not like corrupt patterns. I have confirmed that the CR2032 memory battery in this unit is dead so if the unit sits long enough with no power, the memory starts to fault and then you will have to program the pattern again. All this unit really needs though is someone to take it under their wing and give it a purposeful life again. It's very cool, very rare and very clean."

Fully Restored ARP Pro Soloist with Lighted Sliders

via this auction
"beautiful ARP Pro Soloist with lighted LED sliders installed. The aftertouch sensor works perfectly, and the unit is a joy to play. This synth has the much sought after 4034 transistor ladder filter in it, unlike Pro Soloists that came later. The unit has been fully restored and calibrated, and it plays beautifully. The following has been done:
*New key bushings for smooth, even keyboard action
*Power supply upgraded for smooth DC and low ripple
*All electrolytic and tantalum capacitors replaced
*All switch contacts completely cleaned of corrosion and dirt
*Lighted sliders added
*logic chips upgraded to modern equivalents"

M-Audio Axiom 25 Midi Controller Keyboard Yellow

via this auction

See conwayair (RSS) for more.

Roland CP-40 Pitch to midi converter


via this auction

"'The CP-40 converts audio signals from microphone or line-level input sources into MIDI signals in real time.
Audio information, whether from someone singing or playing electric guitar, is instantaneously converted into MIDI signals. This conveniently allows you to gain control over other MIDI devices- without requiring a MIDI keyboard, or guitar controller.
Volume and Pitch changes are also controllable..'

From CP-40 users manual"

ROLAND CR-1000 Digital Drum machine with Original Box

via this auction

See abertronix (RSS) for more.


MOOG MKPE Parametric Equalizer 3Band Rackmount EQ

via this auction

"There are 3 overlapping bands of EQ with +/- 20db of gain available, plus an output section with drive and gain controls. It's physically clean and works perfectly- a great EQ, especially for shaping bass and synthesizer sounds."



VINTAGE MAESTROVOX ORGAN SYNTHESIZER

via this auction
Update: auction link updated. Thanks goes to popman in the comments for letting us know. Some pics of the inside below.

"As you can see this organ is in very good clean well looked after condition and has all knobs, switches, power cords, valves etc and the only thing that I can see that is missing is 2 of the 4 rubber stoppers on the outside base of box.

When I plug this in all valves light up everything turns on and the speaker works fine as when you move the lever under the keys (guessing volume lever as it makes a pitched noise and the more you push it along the louder the noise gets).

When I press the keys I get no noise from them so there be a loose wire inside the keyboard stopping this from working or I'm not turning the right button or clicking the right switch or turning them to the right position together.

The outer box is dirty from years of just sitting somewhere but should clean up well and I nearly forgot to mention the speaker outer plastic covering is missing that you can see in picture.

This has serial No. 1364 on the plate.

This has a weight of 15 kg's when packed..."

Restored First Ondioline—the original portable synth.

Electronisch muziekinstrument: Jenny Ondiolini (1948)

YouTube Uploaded by BeeldenGeluid on Oct 16, 2010


via this auction

"First-Generation Ondioline, one of only two known to exist. A historic instrument—the jewel of any collection—that is also completely playable.

Georges Jenny designed the Ondioline, the world's first portable synth, in 1941. The Ondioline was truly revolutionary: it was designed to mimic a wealth of instrument sounds—violin, cello, saxophone, trumpet, even guitar and mandolin. It did this with breathtaking accuracy, not only given the time period, but also when judged with modern ears.

The few similar instruments that preceded the Ondioline, like the Trautonium and Novachord, weighed hundreds of pounds, incorporated thousands of parts, and produced primarily futuristic tones. But the Ondioline was slim, lightweight and portable, and could produce scores of sound variations that included incredibly accurate imitations of a wide range of instruments.

The second version of the Ondioline is the most well-known: It features a keyboard sitting on top of a companion amplifier, both housed in handsome wooden cabinets. These began production in 1950 and are incredibly rare themselves (knowledgeable estimates have 700 of these keyboards having been produced, most of which stayed in Europe).

Simmons SDS-V Professional Drum Synthesizer

via this auction

"Made in England, the S Drum Synthesizer unit is has Rack mount Braket and Included Seven Processor Unit: 1 x Bass, 1 x Snare, 3 x Tom Tom, 1 x Cymbal, 1 x Hi Hat, the unit is Used and Good Working Condition, has Some of a Minor Wear of the Body and Dirty Front and Not Included other Accessories, System unit Only with Power Cord, Please use the pictures as your guide, Check out my auctions other Items"

Elektron Octatrack Videos by LofiFreq


YouTube Uploaded by LofiFreq on Jul 20, 2011

"The Beat Mechanic - A*K*A - The LoFi FreQ - A*K*A - Dusty Fingers - Killing it on the Elektron Octatrack 7-2011

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Experimental Sounds
Sound Design & Synthesis

www.lofifreq.com

lofi-freq.bandcamp.com
soundcloud.com/the-regal-manatee
soundcloud.com/lofifreq
mixcloud.com/dustyfingers
beatmechanic.blogspot.com/"

Syncing Korg monotribes to TR-606


YouTube Uploaded by darenager on Jul 20, 2011

"Fun jam using the 606 to clock the 2 monotribes, I set it up so that the first 8 steps of the 606 trig the first monotribe, the last 8 steps trig the second, but you can do it whichever way you want for some off kilter stuff, a nice little combo!"

Hertz Donut screaming in agony from Pressure Points and QMMG


YouTube Uploaded by DrOctave1 on Jul 20, 2011

"Hertz Donut getting abused by the make noise Pressure Points and QMMG."

Joseph Fraioli Workspace on TRASH_AUDIO

via TRASH_AUDIO where you'll find more pics and the full post.

"My favorite pieces of gear would have to be my eurorack modular system and my Pacarana Kyma system. The modular is so great for original source generation. Like every module is an idea and a patch becomes a cohesive thought. The possibilities seem endless and I like how you cant recall anything. Once you take apart a patch thats it, it forces you to be creative in a different way. With Kyma, I love how I can make sound into silly puddy: bending and stretching conventional sounds into something new and different. What really gets interesting for me is using Kyma and the modular together. Another go to processor for me is the Eventide Orville. Such a deep machine especially with the vSig software."

Note the Tiptop Audio stackable cables.

Epic Synth for iPad

Epic Synth - JPMartineau

"EpicSynth is a polyphonic synthesizer supporting CoreMIDI and Line6's Midi Mobilizer MIDI interface.

EpicSynth was inspired by legendary analog synthesizers of the 1980s. It's designed from the ground up to be EASY TO USE, POWERFUL, and FUN!

EpicSynth distills the essence of subtractive synthesis into a simple yet powerful app. Epic Synth's sound architecture is simple enough for beginners to learn about synthesis yet powerful enough to satisfy experienced sound modelers. Its straightforward interface is never an obstacle and lets you focus on the essential: the pleasure of creating new sounds!

FEATURE LIST:
Transposable two-octave keyboard (C to C) with pitch bend control.
Multi-mode arpeggiator
- Key hold function
- Stores 48 sound patches in 6 banks of 8 programs
Single patch sharing via email
Full memory backup via email
- Compatible with Midi Mobilizer MIDI interface by Line6
- Compatible with CoreMIDI compliant USB keyboards via Apple's Camera Connection Kit
- Four voices of polyphony

EPIC SYNTH IS EASY TO USE
EpicSynth's layout is very intuitive and efficient: you'll spend your time tweaking sounds instead of searching through endless pages of complicated parameters you never use. After all, synthesizers are tools for exploring sound, not exploring user interface pages!

EPIC SYNTH IS POWERFUL
EpicSynth’s features have been hand-picked to preserve the essence of classic synthesizers. Without being overwhelming, EpicSynth’s sound architecture provides tons of room to create great sounds, from classic leads to juicy acid basses, from 8-bit-like effects to complex evolving sonic textures.

EPIC SYNTH IS FUN
EpicSynth’s straightforward layout, inspired by the classic analog synths of the 1980s, yields instant tweaking gratification, while the arpeggiator assists you in creating awesome rhythmic soundscapes. Lose yourself in a sea of virtually infinite possibilities! Be warned that fooling around with EpicSynth can make you lose track of time!

SOUND ARCHITECTURE:
- Each of the four voices has:
- A simultaneous-multi-mode oscillator comprised of a pulse wave with pulse-width-modulation, a sawtooth wave, a sub-octave square wave and white noise generator.
- A standard envelope generator with attack, decay, sustain and release
- A lowpass (ladder) filter with resonance control and modulation routings
- Dual-mode Amplifier using Envelope Generator or Key Gate
- Shared components include
- LFO with adjustable delay
- High-pass Filter
- Chorus effect

ABOUT EPIC SYNTH
Epic Synth was created in Montréal by an indy synthesizer-addicted iOS software developer. After hunting down, buying and studying dozens of synths, both digital and analog, vintage and modern, monophonic and polyphonic, JP set out to create a great synth for the iPad: EpicSynth!"

Epic Synth - JPMartineau
iPads on eBay

How to make a basic synth in Synthmaker


YouTube Uploaded by huntingbears10 on May 20, 2011

Synthmaker Graphics - The finishing touches to your synth

Uploaded by huntingbears10 on May 20, 2011

Rytmik (Nintendo DSiWare)


YouTube Uploaded by CINEMAXGAMES on Jul 19, 2011

"http://rytmik.cinemax.cz/

Rytmik for Nintendo DSiWare - Pocket music station

Rytmik is an application for creating rhythmical and melodic themes and for composing whole songs. Its user interface blends the fast and well-arranged interface of classic drum machines with flexible pattern interface of popular trackers and with modern sound library. It contains more than 170 carefully selected sound samples of drums, cymbals, percussions and bass and melodic instruments."

Rytmik Rock Edition (Nintendo DSiWare) - Overview & New Features - Let's Rock!


Nintendo DSi on eBay
Nintendo DSi on Amazon
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