GRID: Matrix Sequencer for Reaktor

"A short demonstration of a selection of presets included in GRID.

GRID is available now for £20

Visit icebreaker-audio.com/products/grid/ for more information"


"An example of how to make an analog style drum beat in GRID."

"Icebreaker Audio has recently released GRID, a matrix sound sequencer for Native Instruments Reaktor 5.6.

Based on unique sound and interface concepts, GRID can produce a wide variety of sounds, from drum beats, to ambient drones and even 8bit circuit-bent sounds.

Key features include:

· 8 voice sound sequencer controlled from an animated 8x8 grid

· 42 presets with 4 patterns per preset (a total of 168 patterns)

· Per voice pattern length

· Analog and digital sound generation modes

· 2 modulation step sequencers and an LFO, each with user defined routing

· Filter and delay effects

· “Glitch” controls to add chaos and noise

· Automatic tempo-synchronization when used in a host

· Preconfigured TouchOSC templates for iPad and iPhone control

GRID is available now for £20 (€24/$30 approx)

For more information, visit: http://www.icebreaker-audio.com/products/grid/"

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Native Instruments Releases SKANNER Synth for Free

"SKANNER – our holiday gift for you: Stephan Schmitt’s raucous and exciting new synth is available for download now. SKANNER can be used either with the latest version (5.6.2) of the free REAKTOR 5 PLAYER, orREAKTOR 5.6.2.

Play samples like a synth – SKANNER will rip through your holiday lethargy."

Available at Native Instruments here.

Update: it looks like it's not working for some. Updating to the latest version of REAKTOR should fix the problem.

oscillatort holiday

YouTube Uploaded by vgermuse on Dec 21, 2011

"seasonal fm-ing from a vintage tube test oscillator"

Also see Oscillators by vgermuse

Solaris SN 00030 Pics by sethelgart

flickr set by sethelgart
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Click the pic for the full size shot.

http://www.johnbowen.com/

New MALEKKO FADE Module

via Malekko Heavy Industry

"Beautiful Aphrodite lusted after more than one; thus FADE was created!

The Malekko Fade is a vactrol audio crossfader with a unique CV-able vactrol level control. The Fade is custom-tuned for a smooth, musical response when used with audio sources.

The crossfade from input one to input two and the vactrol level have manual controls, as well as CV inputs for external control. The vactrol level control adjusts the output level of the Fade, as well as changing the curve of the crossfade. Modulating the crossfade and the vactrol level simultaneously can result in very interesting amplitude modulation sequences! And since the level has a CV input you've got yourself a handy VCA!

Crossfaders have a number of uses in modular systems: waveshaping (crossfading waveforms at audio rate), CV 2>1 mixing, smoothly transitioning between audio sources, controlling feedback paths, etc… Note = The Fade will pass CV (DC) signals, but the output is inverted.

The Fade is 4hp wide, 15mm deep, and consumes approximately 40mA power.
$110'

pure SCI Prophet VS (1986)

pure SCI Prophet VS (1986) by RetroSound
"Sequential Cicuits Prophet VS Vector Synthesizer (1986) the pure sound!"

Moogfest art posters

"purchase online at shop.moogfoundation.org"

via The Bob Moog Foundation on Facebook
(click through for a pretty big discount code.

Stuff My Stocking by Vansassa

YouTube Uploaded by caffeinatedrecording on Dec 18, 2011

"An entry for the 2011 Moog Music Inc. Animoog Holiday Song Contest. Song is made with voices, drums, 2 different Animoogs, jingle-y bells, and an Etherwave Theremin into a couple of Moogerfoogers.

You can download this song for free here:
http://vansassa.bandcamp.com/track/stuff-my-stocking

Lyrics:
Buy me something to put under the tree
Buy me something with lots of money
You buy now that's what everyone do
Happy Holidays for me and for you

Buy me something good like jewelry
Buy me something and don't be cheap
You buy now that's what everyone do
Happy Holidays for me and for you

You will buy
Don't ask why
It's what everyone do
If you don't believe in it
You can look it up on YouTube

Stuff my stocking with five golden rings
Stuff my stocking with lots of things
Stuff my stocking with a new Moog
'Tis the season for spiky egg nog

Stuff my stocking with five golden rings
Stuff my stocking with all kinds of things
Stuff my stocking with mistletoe
'Tis the season for a new Moog!"


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Crashing through Mirrors - Moog Voyager, Adidas tracksuit and a wall in Berlin

YouTube Uploaded by instantknut on Nov 22, 2011

"This video is about the interaction of a man in a tracksuit with a Moog synthesizer at a wall in Berlin.
The song actually is a metaphoric story about a broken mirror, but there was no mirror available, not even a broken one. But we had a wall, which is even more metaphoric.
My thanks go to cam operator Mr. Berg and head of production Antje."

I am green! Moog Voyager, Monomachine, Polyevolver, Jomox 888

Uploaded by instantknut on Aug 22, 2010

"This is a live mix I did to motivate my synths to play together as a team again. Mhh, and a little gearporn, I admit.
Monomachine acts as sequencer again and adds some beats and the snare noise. The Bass comes from the Moog Voyager. Jomox XBase 888 did the 4 to the floor beats. The Polyevolver synthesizes the noisy drone sound in the background. The MPC is heavily underused and says "computer" some time (a sample from the mono). Access Indigo2 does the rest."

4ms PEG demo by navs

via navs where you'll find additional details.

4ms PEG demo by navs

"Perfect for synced modulations, the PEG generates LFOs and envelopes which can be locked to a master clock. Once 'pinged', its variable slopes run at either the base time or are stretched/ shrunk to a divided/ multiplied rate. Here it is in action"

Roland Juno-106 Vintage Analog Synth

via this auction
abertronix (RSS)
"Its just been cleaned serviced and checked. Noise, filter and wave forms tested and working. All voice chips are working and have been properly calibrated.

Original internal battery (which is soldered directly to the PCB) has been replaced by a battery holder/watch battery combination making future replacement much easier. The battery is needed for the retainment of memory when the unit is switched off.

Original factory presets have been installed.

Custom hardwood end panels installed. They have been sanded finely and wood oiled. The ones in the picture have a natural oil but I can fit cherry stained color end panels if requested (see last picture for comparison)..."

KORG MONOPOLY SN 379654

via this auction

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Vintage Condor RSM Innovex Hammond Woodwind Synthesizer

via this auction

SN 2138

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Thicket v3 preview

YouTube Uploaded by intervalstudios on Dec 20, 2011

"Thicket is an audiovisual playground for iPad that allows anyone to create beautiful sounds and pictures from simple finger touches. For users of all ages, this generative art and sound app immerses you in song-like audiovisual pieces called modes. When "playing" a mode, you both react to and create the music and graphics that you experience. Each mode is its own art generator, interactive toy, instrument, even performance tool depending on how you use it. And with new modes to be developed and released every few months, Thicket functions an expandable platform in the exciting new genre of handheld interactive art.
http://apps.intervalstudios.com/thicket/"


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Rheyne - NodeBeat Jam

(NodeBeat app with a DSI MoPho, USB controllers, and Ableton Live)


"Playing with NodeBeat on an iPad 2 and iPhone 4, with live looping in Ableton Live. The Novation Launchpad is controlling the sampling and playback of loops from NI's "Massive" and a Dave Smith Instruments "MoPho." Reverb and Delay effects, controlled by the Akai LPD8, are from Ableton Live. Loops from Massive and the MoPho are being recorded live. The app also does much more than what's being shown here."

Sketch Synth 3D: iOS Midi Tips and Tricks

YouTube Uploaded by AlistairDBClarkson on Dec 21, 2011

"Quick video with youtube annotations giving tips and tricks on how to use iOS midi from Sketch Synth 3D"

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Phaedra driving midi-modded Monotribe

YouTube Uploaded by Cranda11 on Dec 21, 2011

"This is a quick demo of Phaedra driving a midi-modded Korg Monotribe, just for fun. Synth is bus 1 on Phaedra (MIDI ch 1) and drums are bus 2 (MIDI channel 10)."


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iPad Lemur controller MIDI/VCF MFB Kraftwerg

YouTube Uploaded by inforlk on Dec 21, 2011


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Piano Harmony MIDI Studio Pro

YouTube Uploaded by madameve on Nov 24, 2011


"Never need sheet music again. Chord any song in minutes. Hear your creation. Create beautiful re-harmonizations and chord progressions for your favorite songs and sound like a pro. Works and any musical genre Jazz, gospel, contemporary, etc. Watch our amazings videos.

Features
o Harmonize any song without music
o Core MIDI Support
o Harmonize in any genre
- Gospel
- Jazz
- Contemporary
- Pop and Rock
o Save your re-harmonized sequences
o Sound like your favorite artist"


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Electronic Experiments - Science Fair @ Expo '74 2011 - Brooklyn, NY

YouTube Uploaded by cycling74com on Dec 20, 2011

"Featuring Max Electronic Experiments projects from Tom Zicarelli, Michael O'Bannon, Kevin Holland, Benoit Bouchez, and Chris Coleman."


http://sineqube.com/ also gets a feature.

Nth Music Synthesizer pictured (previously featured here with video).

"My partner, John from highlyliquid.com, and I have designed and built the Nth Music Synthesizer. More information, pics, and a video are available at nthsynth.com .
We will be launching a Kickstarter campaign and creating a small production run in the near future."

Novation V-Station EDM Heaven Soundbank

YouTube Uploaded by VstCafe on Dec 21, 2011

"This soundbank brings a new life to the Novation V-Station synth, especially if you're into wide EDM (Electronic Dance Music) area. Big Room Plucks, Synth / Lead presets and Pads - that's what you'll find in this soundbank.

More info at: http://www.designasound.com"

Serge Sonic Search for Sounds

YouTube Uploaded by DrOctave1 on Dec 21, 2011

"Serge doing analogue glitch. Oh and me drinking a beer just loveing the low end on this. Watch your speakers."

MoonSatellite in Magnetic Studio 2.0

YouTube Uploaded by samurailonewolf on Dec 21, 2011

"A little video for christmas ;-)"

Remember to check out the holidays label for more.

MUNDOTIGRE - #1 & #2

MUNDOTIGRE #2

"Mauricio Takara's project"

ROLAND Juno-106 - A80017 & MC5534A - Voice Chips / IC

via this auction

"5 pcs. working original ROLAND A1QH80017A – VCF / VCA IC for JUNO-106

3 pcs. working original ROLAND MC5534A - WAVE GENERATOR IC for JUNO-106

The ICs were professionally resolder from a working ROLAND JUNO-106 which was calibrated and tested before for varifying the working ICs."

BOSS KM-60 – 6-channel vintage mixer SN 985423

via this auction
"This is a very rare and cool looking 6-channel vintage mixer (build in the late 70’s in Japan) with level, treble, bass, effect level, pan and 3-stage input attenuator per channel. In the master section you will find the master and the effect return controls for the left and right channels. Also the monitor output control, the switch for low cut filter on/off and power on/off and, not to forget, these two coll looking backlid VU-meters are there. It is build like a tank as many gear off these old times.

The size is 19" x 3,7" x 10,8" and has a weight of aprox. 4,7kg.

I used it a lot for summing drum machines, samplers and synths with the benefit to overdrive it, to get the warm characteristics and distortion out of this wonderful piece of gear..."

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Moog Prodigy 336A SN 3143

via this auction

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MULTIVOX FIRSTMAN SEQUENCE SYNTHESIZER SQ-01 SN 500397

via this auction

Serge AM FM Wonders

YouTube Uploaded by djangosfire on Dec 20, 2011

"Second patch and improv with a Serge M-Class combo: Creature & WAD. Output through Eventide Space Reverb and slammed w/ ART Pro VLA II.

MORE lovely noise to had - for all :)"

grubbby

YouTube Uploaded by cray56 on Dec 20, 2011

"Just a quick patch using Buchla 200e playing the sequence and bass line. Studio Electronics playing strings."

BLUE ZTVCO

YouTube Uploaded by bluelantern320 on Dec 20, 2011

"Here is a sneak peak of the new Blue ZTVCO. I am demonstrating some nice metal gong sound and then I play a simple sequence."

bluelantern on eBay (RSS)

Update: see the comments of this post for some controversy over this one. I report, people comment and you make the call for yourself.

Ipad Music App: Enso HD

YouTube Uploaded by musicgearvideos909 on Dec 20, 2011

"Demo of Enso HD, a little music app that has a handful of sounds you generate by creating a circle on the screen. I had a bit of trouble creating the circles. There is not much to the app and seems to need developing further to make it interesting. Similar to Pulsate though no where near as good."


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"~ Holiday version! Happy Holidays from ours to yours! We'll be switching back to the original after the holidays. Don't miss out! ~

Simple, clean, and organic, Enso is a meditative melody machine for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. Combining music, relaxation, and playful exploration, Enso allows users of all ages to create countless rhythmic sequences and ambient melodies in an intuitive and addicting fashion. It’s great for anyone looking for a few imaginative minutes away from the world.

Just touch to place, tap to pause, and swipe to remove. With only a few gestures you will find yourself in an endlessly evolving environment. Be sure to swipe the bottom to customize your melodies with more sounds!

We hope you find Enso as beautiful and intuitive as it is mesmerizing -- a gorgeous piece of sonic geometry.

Questions or suggestions for future versions? Email us at enso@cellaflora.com."

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JX10STCV1A Analog Sequencer Plus Korg MS-10 Clone Plus

YouTube Uploaded by pieruixmaster on Dec 21, 2011

"This is a personal design for Jay, it is close to Korg's MS-10 Analog Sequencer, but this does much more then the limited MS-10.

Options include selectable outputs to Bank A & B, -5/+5 Vdc or -10/+10 Vdc Selectable, Carry out pulse, 2 CV/Outs, Clock in, S-Trig, Trigger outputs, Select Scan return."

Tabletop: New in Version 1.3

YouTube Uploaded by retronyms on Dec 19, 2011

"Learn more: http://retronyms.com

Tabletop is a modular environment where you can mix and match different devices. Select from more than a dozen devices including samplers, mixers, effects, sequencers and more."


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Update: user vid:

ReBirth setup in Retronyms TableTop

Uploaded by idesignsound on Dec 21, 2011

"I was testing out the new features in TableTop v1.3 when it occurred to me that we have everything we need to make a ReBirth style setup, so I made a quick video ;-)

Sorry about the quality of the video..."

Animoog for iPhone Now Available

"** HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS **
Must have arm7 processor (iPhone 4, 4s; iPod Touch 4th gen) minimum to run Animoog for iPhone.

LIMITED TIME INTRODUCTORY PRICING $.99 regular pricing $9.99.

Animoog is Moog Music's first professional synthesizer for iOS devices, and was the first music app in history to hit number one in the App Store on the day of release. Additionally, in the 2011 App Store Rewind, Apple named Animoog one of the best apps of the year.

Powered by Moog's new Anisotropic Synth Engine (ASE), Animoog allows you to move dynamically through an X/Y space of unique timbres to create a constantly evolving and expressive soundscape.

Animoog captures the vast sonic vocabulary of Moog synthesizers and applies it to the modern touch surface paradigm, enabling you to sculpt incredibly fluid and dynamic sounds that live, breathe, and evolve as you play them.

Visually captivating and sonically immersive, Animoog brings iPad based music production to the next level. Whether you are new to synthesis or a professional, Animoog’s unique user interface gives you the power to easily create a visually vibrant and sonically rich universe. It is the ultimate tool for total creative expression!

Animoog’s diverse library of timbres is derived from analog waveforms captured from classic Moog oscillators, both vintage and modern, and run through a boutique’s worth of high-end outboard and analog signal processors. These include modular synth panels, Moogerfooger pedals and more.

Animoog is the newest innovation in creative tools from Moog Music, the legendary electronic musical instrument company founded by Bob Moog in Asheville, NC.

Key Features:

• Anisotropic Synth Engine (ASE) - An exciting new Moog technology that allows the user to move dynamically through an X/Y space of unique timbres to create an expressive and constantly evolving soundscape.

• Timbre page – Assemble unique sounds in the X/Y space from timbres of a wide variety of vintage and modern Moog synthesizers and pedals. Note: this is NOT simple sample playback.

• Polyphonic Modulation - Simply slide your fingers to control multiple modulation parameters in Animoog right from the keys.

• Polyphonic Pitch Shifting - Easily manipulate the exact pitch of each note in a chord by rotating or sliding your fingers.

• Delay Module - A classic analog style ping pong delay.

• Thick Module - From bit crushing to unison voice detuning and drive, this module adds depth, edge and character to Animoog’s already massive sound palette.

• Moog Filter - The classic four-pole Moog ladder filter with High Pass, Low Pass and Band Pass modes.

• Record Module - Record your performance and overdub new layers, or play along live. Transfer recordings between Animoog and any other apps which support the general pasteboard.

• Path Module - Direct ASE through Animoog’s X/Y space to create new expressive and shifting sounds that will blow your mind!

• Orbit Module - Control the rate of orbit in the X/Y space around the path you created for subtle to insane voice manipulation.

• Flexible Modulation Matrix - Amp, Filter and Mod Envelopes, LFO with infinitely variable wave shapes and sync, and four super flexible and assignable modulation slots.

• MIDI in - Use your Little Phatty or any other MIDI controller to control Animoog."


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