KORG Monotribe System Version 2 Announced

Update: Parts 2 - 5 added and first user vid and SoundCloud below.



KORG monotribe version 2 : part.1「アップデート方法」

YouTube Uploaded by KORGINC on Dec 1, 2011

Video description further below for the archives. It appears to be just the upgrade procedure. Back to the days of cassette updates. The following is from the Korg US website on version 2:

"Announcing a major update for the monotribe!
Version 2 provides many new features to take your playing to a new dimension!

Announcing a major update to the monotribe analog ribbon station --- the full-fledged analog synth and rhythm unit with a step sequencer inherited from the Electribe! The monotribe Version 2 adds a plethora of new features, allowing you to create sequences that are even more elaborate, or to layer complex musical developments for extended performances.

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12.1.11 [Sequential Circuits Pro-fx Video]

YouTube Uploaded by ZerosumInertia on Dec 1, 2011

Track and Hold with Doepfer A148

YouTube Uploaded by raulsworldofsynths on Oct 22, 2011

"Demonstration of Doepfer A148 Sample and Hold used as a Track and Hold Module. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

All parts here.

access virus b demo

YouTube Uploaded by squeakyfromme69 on Dec 1, 2011

"playing around..."

DeLorean Roland Juno-106 Mod

via this auction

Note the listing appears to be for the modification only.

"Here it is ! The DeLorean 106. It's been stripped down to the bare shiny metal and clear coated for long lasting protection. The sides are now 1/4 inch solid Aluminum, polished to perfection. even the rocker bar underneath the keys is a clear coated shiny metal. The new "screen print" is a design we came up with here at the Synth Spa. More designs may be coming in the future. This particular 106 happens to be the "Rainbow DeLorean" because it's multi-colored, but you can have any version of DeLorean 106 you can dream of; just Red, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Green, or a color combination such as Blue and Orange, Red and Yellow, etc etc, Just tell me where to put the colors and lights.

The idea came to me because of some "cosmetically challenged" 106's that came thru the door. "Never waste a Juno" I thought. And in light of that idea, please find a juno that is cosmetically challenged before choosing this mod. But then again hey, it's your Juno! Also having said this, an "original screen print" service will be coming sometime in the near future. I would also like to give a big thanks to all that tolerate my craziness here in synth world. Thanks for letting me have some creative freedom!

AND obviously the insides are important as well so.........,

When you send your Juno to the synth spa for this modification , this is what you get;

1. A full panel board restoration. ( this solves bad buttons. corroded faders, edit light problems. )

2. Power board restoration. ( this solves aging large electrolytic capacitors that are leaking )

3. New battery and removable battery chassis in the CPU board. ( you can now replace the battery your self! )

4. Module board restoration - voice chips service. ( guaranteed not to fail, AND socketed for easy removal if need be. )

5. Juno 60 style transistors installed in the analog signal path on the module board and Jack board.

6. Minor body work and a clear coat to protect the Juno 106 screen print for years to come.

7. If you don't want the aluminum, your choice of wooden sides , Maple, Cherry, Walnut, Oak, or anything exotic or rare that we currently make.

8. Full calibration across the entire keyboard.

9. A special edition of Synth Spa Sounds for bank A & B, organized by type of sound. ( you'll never have to guess where your favorite sounds are again ! ) AND 2,048 sounds for you to dig thru and enjoy.

10. Lighted bender, LED's and 2 digit screen changed to either Blue, Orange, Red, Yellow, or Green. Purple is possible in the bender section only."

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Roland TB-303 Base Line Synthesizer

via this auction

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BOSS DM-100 vintage analog delay

via this auction

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Endangered Audio Gristleizer Tabletop Synth Effects Module

via this auction

"Endangered Audio tabletop Gristleizer purchased direct from the manufacturer."

Interesting knobs on this one.

If you aren't familiar with the Gristleizer, this post is definitely worth a read. Also check out the Gristleizer label below for more.

DEEP BASS NINE DB9 CONTROL SYNTHESIS RARE analogue synth

via this auction

Roland MKS 80 REV. 4 Super Jupiter, MPG 80 programmer & m64c

via this auction

"The mks 80 is actually quite heavy and deep for a rack unit (must be all those oscillators!). In one of the photos I put a quarter on it for scale. This is why the shipping cost is on the high side."

SN 501522

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Sequential Circuits - Six Trak - Moded w/ Boss CE-5

via this auction
"My only beef with the thing is that its in mono [output]. I wanted to get a stereo width out of it, the same width as my Juno 106 if possible. So I decided to add a Boss CE-5: Chorus Ensemble and mod the synthesizer. I did not alter any of the electronics, just merely re-housed the pedal into the synth. As you can see below the jumper cable takes the synths signal to the pedal, if removed you still have a fully functional CE-5 for whatever."

Access Virus TI Desktop Synthesizer

via this auction

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... 113011

YouTube Uploaded by STATIX4321 on Dec 1, 2011

"baby sitting my niece...

excuse the trashcan in the background.. i should of emptied it."

1978 KORG Family of Synths Ad

via Retro Synth Ads, where you'll find the write-up.

"Synths for all the music you'll ever need"

ShakeMidi: A Wireless MIDI App Like No Other

YouTube Uploaded by iPhoneGameKit on Nov 22, 2011

"★ ShakeMidi is probably one of the most advanced, feature-packed iPhone midi apps available. Do you know why? ★

☆ ShakeMidi is an accelerometer-enabled MIDI controller that turns your iPhone into a professional, high performance MIDI instrument. Move or shake your device to send notes over WiFi, at an unbelievable ★0ms latency★! Originally conceived to be used by dancers playing live music, ShakeMidi goes beyond live performances, providing a solid MIDI controller that you can use in your everyday music creation. This iPhone MIDI app will surely help artists find new and exciting ways of creating rhythm, both on and off the stage. The MIDI interface gives you all the freedom you need to create. Playing the notes any way you want allows for endless combinations.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

✓ Built-in Quantization allows you to keep a perfect beat, no matter what. If turned on, notes snap to the nearest beat position, allowing for a flawless performance.
✓ 0ms latency. Absolutely stunning, never-seen-before 0ms latency over WiFi. Don't believe us? Take it for a spin!
✓ Made from the ground up for the accelerometer: tilt, shake and rattle your device as you play your music!
✓ Fully compatible with Ableton Live, Cubase, GarageBand, Logic and other MIDI-capable DAWs
✓ Customize the note duration, tone, pitch and velocity using the in-app dashboard as you find your own rhythm

If you are serious about making music, you cannot miss ShakeMidi. Test it today and learn why it's an iPhone MIDI app you'll want to keep coming back to.

Learn more about us at: www.shakemidi.com

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Are you using ShakeMidi already? We want to know about you! Show us how you are using the app by sending us a video, and get a chance of winning cash, apps and other cool prizes!"


iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

MidAir - a Touch Free MIDI controller for iPhone & iPad

YouTube Uploaded by skytouches on Nov 29, 2011

"Control your instruments with a wave of your hand! http://www.skytouches.com
Never touch your iPhone or iPad!

MidAir is a unique midi controller that uses the iPhone or iPad camera and the SkyTouch system to track your coordinates. A virtual 3D trackpad!

Available at The AppStore


MidAir incorporates CoreMidi technology to seamlessly interface with your Mac or PC to control your favorite audio programs.

GarageBand, Logic, Live or any program designed for Midi input works perfectly with MidAir.

Just Wave Your Hand!

Front-Facing Camera required

For more information visit SkyTouches - http://www.skytouches.com"

From the screens it looks like it supports various CC messages. It's not clear if you can only select from those listed or if you can set any from 1 to 127.

"

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Jason Derulo - It Girl (iPad Remix feat. Freddie Cosmo)

YouTube Uploaded by EastMidWestMusic on Nov 24, 2011

"All instruments recorded live using iPad apps!
East Midwest Music Group is Doug Larsen and Ben Lindell, both NYC based music producers.
Recorded and filmed at Smash Studios NYC (http://www.smashny.com)

Like us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/East-Midwest-Music/214004008644594
Follow us on Twitter! @EMWmusicgroup
http://www.eastmidwest.net
info@eastmidwest.net

Used in this song: Animoog, MadPad, Magic Fiddle, Magic Piano, iSynPoly, ReBirth, GarageBand, Alchemy, iElectribe."

iPads on eBay

No crees? (Waldorf Blofeld Roland MC 808 Electro Song)

YouTube Uploaded by Kofla2000 on Dec 1, 2011

"Electronic music.
Gear:
Ableton sequencer
Waldorf Blofeld Synth sound
Roland MC 808 Drumss
iKaossilator sound FX
MPC 500 starwars dialoges samples"

Octatrack Know-How — Lesson #5 & #6

Octatrack Know-How — Lesson #5: Working With Scenes

Uploaded by ElektronHQ on Dec 1, 2011

"In this tutorial we take a look at Scenes, which is a powerful tool for quick variations in a live performance."

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DisMLosphere

YouTube Uploaded by iranief on Dec 1, 2011

"This video shows an experiment using my Opal Chameleon sending MIDI data, through Disarray, to M and, from there, to Spectrasonics Omnisphere, through Logic Pro. The tuning system is Carlos Alpha.
Read my blog for details: http://www.seraph.it/blog_files/def789d378b3b72969210e2755e29369-118.html"

DR BOEHM DD Drums

YouTube Uploaded by HOX808 on Dec 1, 2011

"DR. BÖHM DIGITAL DRUMS 13-BIT DRUM MACHINE"

Buchla 243V Test

YouTube Uploaded by djangosfire on Dec 1, 2011

"My first test/patch using the Verbos 243V "Programmable Pulser" module. Really just scratching the surface here . . . . just messing around. This module is going to really be fun!!"

New BugBrand Board Weevil Video

Added to this post.

Sinevibes Turbo: sound design examples

YouTube Uploaded by ArtemiyPavlov on Dec 1, 2011

"Sound design showcase with Sinevibes Turbo AudioUnit effect plugin (http//www.sinevibes.com/turbo/)."

How to Create a Tuned 808 Bass Drum in Ableton Live [Free Ableton Rack 36]

YouTube Uploaded by AfroDjMac on Dec 1, 2011

"Hello, AfroDJMac here with a tutorial and free Ableton Live Device Rack for you! This week I give you an Roland 808 bass drum sample that can be tuned to play in key with your song or as a bass line. The Roland 808 has some great low end on it and it makes for a nice instrument to create earth shaking bass sounds. At higher octaves this synth makes for a nice electric keyboard like instrument #bonus!

Download: http://bit.ly/freesynth36

Every week I release a free Ableton Download @ http://www.afrodjmac.com

Enjoy and spread the word!

-AfroDJMac"

M4L Freq Modulator & M4L SONY DPS M7 Deca Chorus

YouTube Uploaded by akihikotube on Dec 1, 2011

"M4L Freq Modulator
http://akihikomatsumoto.com/download/fm.html"

M4L SONY DPS M7 Deca Chorus

Uploaded by akihikotube on Dec 1, 2011

"M4L SONY DPS M7 Deca Chorus
Free Download
http://akihikomatsumoto.com/download/m7.html"

Serge Variable Q VCF

YouTube Uploaded by DrOctave1 on Dec 1, 2011

"Serge Playing a patch with no outboard gear just serge. VQCF is used as the filer and another is used as backup vocals from the angels."

Scot Jaeger (Harvestman) Performance at Synth Meet 8

YouTube Uploaded by thedeepelement on Dec 1, 2011

"Scott Jaeger of Harvestman performs in Chicago at the Trash_Audio & Xart Synth Meet 8 on September 18, 2010

Cameras - CCDM, Jamie Pool, Dave Jones, Surachai
Edit - Surachai"

RIP Jürgen Haible

This is horrible news. I heard about it this morning on the electro-music.com forum. I sent email to the SDIY list for confirmation there as well but have not heard back. The news has spread. Apologies for not getting this post up earlier, but I wanted it on top of the morning's posts, and I wanted confirmation. He was only 47 years old.

For those not familiar with Jurgen Haible, you can find his work here: http://www.jhaible.de/ as well as the JH label below. He is without a doubt one of the most respected and influential synth DIYers in our world of synths. His contributions to the community are enormous. He will be sorely missed. Sincere condolences to all his friends and family.

RIP Jürgen. Thanks for everything. Your memory and creations will live on.

Update: a look back on some of JH's work featured here on MATRIXSYNTH through various members of the synth community: http://m.matrixsynth.com/search/label/JH

Here are the first three from 2005, the year the blog version of MATRIXSYNTH started:

Matrix FX
JH Synthi Clone
JH Synth Site

Update: Click here for a thread on what people have built with JH PCBs on the electro-music.com forum.

MacBeth Vortex MK1 Keyboard in the Flesh

via Ken MacBeth on Facebook

Johannes Schmoelling checking his equipment in Athens 1983

YouTube Uploaded by Boropolis on Apr 7, 2011

"Johannes Schmoelling 1983."

Glimpse of a PPG Waveterm.

12 days of Modular

12 days of Modular- #1 Sine Wave

YouTube Uploaded by raulsworldofsynths on Nov 29, 2011

"The 12 days of Modular. A series of 12 videos themed around Modular Synthesis and sound. Demonstration of Sine Wave and accompanying waveform view. Sound and Video by Raul Pena"

12 days of Modular- #2 Triangle Wave

YouTube Uploaded by raulsworldofsynths on Nov 29, 2011

"The 12 days of Modular. A series of 12 videos themed around Modular Synthesis and sound. Demonstration of Triangle Wave and accompanying waveform view. Sound and Video by Raul Pena"

12 days of Modular- #3 Pulse Wave

YouTube Uploaded by raulsworldofsynths on Nov 29, 2011

"The 12 days of Modular. A series of 12 videos themed around Modular Synthesis and sound. Demonstration of Pulse Wave and accompanying waveform view. Sound and Video by Raul Pena"

12 days of Modular- #4 Saw Wave

YouTube Uploaded by raulsworldofsynths on Nov 29, 2011

"The 12 days of Modular. A series of 12 videos themed around Modular Synthesis and sound. Demonstration of Saw Wave and accompanying waveform view. Sound and Video by Raul Pena"

12 days of Modular- #5 Inverted Saw Wave

YouTube Uploaded by raulsworldofsynths on Nov 29, 2011

"The 12 days of Modular. A series of 12 videos themed around Modular Synthesis and sound. Demonstration of Inverted Saw Wave and accompanying waveform view. Sound and Video by Raul Pena"

12 days of Modular- #6 White Noise

YouTube Uploaded by raulsworldofsynths on Nov 29, 2011

"The 12 days of Modular. A series of 12 videos themed around Modular Synthesis and sound. Demonstration of White Noise accompanying waveform view. Sound and Video by Raul Pena"

12 days of Modular- #7 Red Noise

YouTube Uploaded by raulsworldofsynths on Nov 29, 2011

"The 12 days of Modular. A series of 12 videos themed around Modular Synthesis and sound. Demonstration of Red Noise accompanying waveform view. Sound and Video by Raul Pena"

12 days of Modular- #8 Blue Noise

YouTube Uploaded by raulsworldofsynths on Nov 30, 2011

"The 12 days of Modular. A series of 12 videos themed around Modular Synthesis and sound. Demonstration of Blue Noise accompanying waveform view. Sound and Video by Raul Pena"

12 days of Modular- #9 Frequency Modulation

YouTube Uploaded by raulsworldofsynths on Dec 1, 2011

"The 12 days of Modular. A series of 12 videos themed around Modular Synthesis and sound. Demonstration of Frequency Modulation accompanying waveform view. Sound and Video by Raul Pena"

12 days of Modular- #10 Pulse Width Modulation

YouTube Uploaded by raulsworldofsynths on Dec 1, 2011

"The 12 days of Modular. A series of 12 videos themed around Modular Synthesis and sound. Demonstration of Pulse Width Modulation accompanying waveform view. Sound and Video by Raul Pena"

12 days of Modular- #11 Amplitude Modulation

YouTube Uploaded by raulsworldofsynths on Dec 1, 2011

"The 12 days of Modular. A series of 12 videos themed around Modular Synthesis and sound. Demonstration of Amplitude Modulation accompanying waveform view. Sound and Video by Raul Pena"

12 days of Modular- #12 Cross Modulation

YouTube Uploaded by raulsworldofsynths on Dec 1, 2011

"The 12 days of Modular. A series of 12 videos themed around Modular Synthesis and sound. Demonstration of Cross Modulation accompanying waveform view. Sound and Video by Raul Pena"

BugNews - the new BoardWeevil

via the BugBrand newsletter:

"I'm happy to announce that the new BoardWeevil 2011/12 is released today.

But first, just a note that I've got a live collaboration vs. Ekoplekz here in Bristol next week.

Ok, back to the main news::::

This is the new version BoardWeevil - somewhat along the lines of the previous, but greatly streamlined and with a much more powerful filter section.
There are details, sounds and a squiffy demo-vid online now.

The first 40 units (spread over 2 batches) will be the 2011 in Yellow, then I'll be porting it over to 'proper production' and keeping it regular through 2012 (colour may well change).

That is the news.
Best wishes & cheers!
Tom"

Update:

BugBrand BoardWeevil 2011/12

YouTube Uploaded by BugBrand on Dec 1, 2011

"Here's a quick overview of the new BoardWeevil.

(one day I'll learn to take my time making quality videos rather than these lofi jobbies..)

Further details over at www.bugbrand.co.uk"

waiting for MEET THE KNOBBERS LIVE - Andrea Pedra live on elektron music machines

YouTube Uploaded by capougello on Dec 1, 2011

"shoot during preparation for the MTK LIVE performance on 16.12.2011.

sorry for camera tilt, my fault, and audio sync issue caused by youtube transcoding. enjoy anyway!;)"

via The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

pocket concerto for piano and noise

YouTube Uploaded by pianoloft on Nov 29, 2011

"playing abstract, noisy sounds and a piano."

"improvised by martin kratochwil with a korg er1, connected to a WMD-geigercounter, a piano with a kaospad for spontaneous sampling and modified devices."

This one also posted on MATRIXSYNTH-P

CASIO VA-10 CIRCUIT BENT VOCODER SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

"has a built in sampler. This model is an amazingly useful and versatile studio piece on it's own, never mind it being a professionally circuit bent version by SPUNKYTOOFERS, like this specimen. Aside from being an amazing synthesizer, it also functions as a great vocoder."

Videos at the auction and previously captured here.

ELSITA Drum pads

via this auction
mechanical animals
(RSS)

"RMIF Elsita is an analog drum module (RMIF factory). It contains pads for live playing on the uprights. There are 4 percussion sections in the instrument (from bass drum, snare, to high-hat)"

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Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 v3.2 with New Key Bushings

via this auction

YAMAHA Data Catridges

via the following auctions:

RAM-4 for DX-7 rx-5 tx-802

YAMAHA DX-7 II D FD Data Rom Cartridge

abertronix (RSS)

Yamaha RX-5 Digital Rhythm Programmer Drum Machine SN 9220

via this auction
abertronix (RSS)

"Yamaha's best 80's drum machine. If you are looking for classic 80's sounding PCM 12bit sampled drum sounds, go no further than this!"

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Roland SRE-555 Space Echo tape delay

via this auction
abertronix (RSS)

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Roland RS-09 Organ/Strings Synthesizer V1 SN 895929

via this auction

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Roland SH-101 SN 798380

via this auction

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Roland SH-101 analog monophonic synthesizer SN 552446

via this auction

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Roland D2 Groovebox Synthesizer Drum Machine SN ZP05701

via this auction

Click the pics for the super size shots.

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KORG Releases KRONOS System Version 1.5.0

"System Version 1.5.0 ! ! ! ! November, 28, 2011
New features
KRONOS system version 1.5 includes a number of new features, as listed below. Please refer to the updated PDF manuals for more information.
• 7 more User Banks each of Programs, Wave Sequences and Drum Kits, labeled USER‐AA through USER‐GG.
• The maximum number of RAM Multisamples has been increased from 1,000 to 4,000, and the maximum numbers of RAM Samples and Multisample Indexes have each been increased from 4,000 to 16,000.
• Support for connecting USB MIDI class‐compliant controllers directly to the KRONOS.
• Installation of an additional 1GB of RAM is now supported, and can be performed at any authorized Korg service center. This approximately doubles the maximum available sample RAM, up to about 2 GB.
The following items describe the major functional improvements and bug fixes included in this operating system update.
General
[Bug fix]
IMPORTANT: When playing samples using VMT - for instance, when playing the SGX-1 - on very rare occasions the system may have spontaneously restarted. This has now been fixed.
Effects
[Bug fix]
When changing Programs, Combinations, or Songs, the noise from the “Stereo Analog Record” effect may not have stopped. This has now been fixed.
MIDI
[Bug fix]
When receiving a MIDI “All Notes Off” message, the KRONOS responded as if “All Sound Off” had been received. This has now been fixed.
Program mode
[Bug fix]
In CX-3 Programs, in some cases the sliders and drawbars might have responded as if they were moved in the opposite direction. This has now been fixed.
Combination mode
[Bug fix]
During Combination change, in some cases notes might have been stuck. This has now been fixed.
Sequencer mode
[Bug fix]
In Sequencer mode, the Drum Track didnʼt send out MIDI events. This has now been fixed.
[Bug fix]
An operation error may have been caused when executing Erase Measure and Delete Measure menu commands. This has now been fixed.
[Improvement]
When the menu command “Bounce All Tracks to Disk” was selected, the recording level was reset to zero. Now, the previous recording level setting is retained.
Disk mode
[Bug fix]
An operation error may have occurred when accessing USB devices containing ADPCM format WAVE files. This has now been fixed.
Various other minor improvements and bug fixes are also included in this update."

Download at: https://korg.com/kronosSupport

Phutura VST instrument (Inspired by Alpha Juno)

YouTube Uploaded by Phuturetone on Sep 27, 2011

"Overview of Phutura synth controls and creation of the Hoover sound.

Phutura can be downloaded from here:
http://www.phuturetone.com/phutura.php"

iKaossilator Version 2.0: New Features

YouTube Uploaded by KorgUSAVideos on Dec 1, 2011

"Korg's iKaossilator app gets some great new upgrades with Version 2.0, including iPad native support, Audio Export, file sharing via SoundCloud, and more. Best of all, it's free to existing iKaossilator owners!
http://www.korg.com/ikaossilator"


iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Solstitivm V NORD

YouTube Uploaded by sztakicsisti on Dec 1, 2011

NORD Symphony of the silent notes FINALE Live

Uploaded by sztakicsisti on Dec 1, 2011

"Nord: Symphony of the silent notes - Finale live recording in my studio - 2011"

Focusrite & Novation present: Track in a day

YouTube Uploaded by NovationTV on Dec 1, 2011

"Focusrite & Novation's Tim Harbour (aka Continuum) sets about the challenge of creating an original track in a day.

To download the finished track for free or enter the Remix // Rework competition visit either:

www.facebook.com/focusrite
www.facebook.com/novationmusic"