Tuesday, January 17, 2012
SHREDDER - iPad Synth for Guitar with Chordmaker
YouTube Uploaded by YonacSoftware on Jan 17, 2012
"Introducing SHREDDER - Synth for Guitar 1.1, now with Chordmaker! With Chordmaker you can create up to 4-interval chords for each note, or choose from 17 built-in chord definitions. You can also transpose on the fly and save progressions to file. To play full-on chords, you simply pick the root note on your guitar. Also use Chordmaker to also control other virtual MIDI compatible apps (such as ORGAN+ seen here) by sending out auto-formed chord messages. Visit http://www.yonac.com for more info.
On iTunes:
SHREDDER - Synth for Guitar - Yonac Inc.
Organ+ - Yonac Inc.
iPads on eBay
Angel Harp for iPad Trailer
YouTube Uploaded by controlzinc on Jan 16, 2012
"Angel Harp! Two instruments in one — turn your iPad upside down to access the Devil Harp!
App store link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/angel-harp/id490827417
The organ music is J.S.Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor," which is not included in the app yet ;)"
iPads on eBay
"*** Special low price! For a limited time! ***
A heavenly harp ... with a twist!
• Strum and pluck the strings
• Two instruments in one — turn upside down to access the Devil Harp
• Poke an angel, toss a demon into lava
• 32-bit physical modeling sounds great
Angel Harp can be played like a real instrument. Gently pluck a string, or strum rapidly, to create different sounds. The Devil Harp has a dark, unique sound, unlike any other instrument. Search for "Angel Harp" on YouTube to see our video trailer.
Follow us on Twitter for news:
http://twitter.com/controlzinc
Drop us a line: angelharp@controlzinc.com"
new synth demo
YouTube Uploaded by squeakyfromme69 on Jan 17, 2012
"seems to be an improvement. definitely tracks a few octaves.."
midi says what?
YouTube Uploaded by stylinghead on Jan 17, 2012
"pocket piano through vocalizer 1000 into x0xbox with mini kp"
Sonica Frank Evantoff # 477 of 650
"extremely rare electronic synthesizer instrument by Frank Evantoff called the Sonica. Look at the marks from the carving tools the craftsman used to make the instrument. They neatly hold the battery! Only 650 of these strange instruments were made since their they began manufacturing them in 1979. Shaped like small lute with a guitar like neck and speaker inside that was the voice for the Serge designed oscillator inside ( Look for Serge's name on the hand printed circuit board! ). They player could sound notes by touching the frets on the neck that produce at between sitar and violin. It has very minor dings (see photos). Comes with case and original user manual/warranty certificate.
After Mattel had used the concept for the "Magical Music Thing," Frank Evantoff developed a more precise keyboard and incorporated it into this new instrument, which he called The Sonica. In 1979, the first Sonicas were produced, a collaboration with Larry Heller. There were 650 eventually built, but very few are seen nowadays. Serge Tcherepnin of Serge synthesizers (analog modular) did the oscillator design, and the oscillator inside the Sonica is indeed a Serge oscillator! The bodies have an interesting gourd/phallic shape, and were carved wood. The neck is incredibly comfortable, and easily fits into the hand, facilitating the sliding action used for playing the Sonica.
The sound of the Sonica can best be described as somewhere between a sitar and violin. When run through a simple delay, an amazing array of soundscapes are derived. The front panel features a Key/Pitch Knob, and an On/Off Volume Knob. It boasts 15 keys with additional half step notes. It also features three buttons. Analog “Slider,” which is a tremolo type effect, Analog “Tone,” 
which is actually a tonal boost, and “Half-Step,” which raises the note an octave. It features a built-in speaker, with an 1/8 inch output to connect to an amplifier or recording device. It runs on one 9-volt battery which is installed by accessing a plate on the backside of the device. The Sonica really shines when sent through a tube amplifier, producing a crystalline sound unlike anything I’ve heard before."NAMM: New Corsynth C102 VC LFO
"Corsynth is proud to introduce a new module, the C102 VC LFO, voltage controlled low frequency oscillator with five waveforms available simultaneously.
With three frequency ranges ( L, M, H ) the VC LFO can oscillate from one cycle every 7 minutes up to 1KHz. Thanks to this wide frequency range the LFO can be used to produce really slow and subtle modulations to audio frequency modulation (FM sounds).
Another important feature is that the oscillation frequency can be voltage controlled using the FM input. You can modulate the frequency with an envelope, other LFO , sequencer etc. Using the FM input, it’s also possible to get extra waveforms like hyperbolic sine wave, hyperbolic cosine wave and more.. Just connect one of the VC-LFO outputs to its FM input and turn up the FM level potentiometer.
The module will be available in February but all pre-orders made before the official release will have a 10% discount."
More info : http://www.corsynth.com/home/modules/c102-vc-lfo
NAMM: Arturia NAMM 2012 Teaser - The MiniBrute?
YouTube Uploaded by tomesoTV on Jan 17, 2012
[New video below]
"Arturia NAMM 2012 Teaser
More information on Thursday January 19th
Weitere Informationen am Donnerstag den 19. January"
Update:
"Key features:
Voltage controlled oscillator
25 key keyboard with aftertouch
Steiner-Parker multi-mode filter
Innovative analog Ultrasaw , Metalizer , Brute Factor technology
14 faders and 29 knobs
Rich interface, CV , Gate , USB , MIDI
Advanced arpeggiator
Rugged metal housing"
via KVR, via hpsounds.
Arturia MiniBrute Tour
YouTube Uploaded by Arturiaweb on Jan 18, 2012
Steiner Parker filter, and according to hpsounds, "the analog design was made by on of the french SDIY specialist Yves Usson. [aka Yusynth]" Nyle Steiner, Yusynth & Arturia. Amazing.
via hpsounds
Update: some additional pics including CV Ins & Outs via an anonymous reader:
Update 1/18/12 5:37 PST: Flyer scans added (click on each for the full size shot):
Update 1/18/12 8:30 PM: I should note The MiniBrute is an appropriate name. Listen to the Steiner-Parker filter in the original Synthacon here. The filter is also popular in the modular community include clones by various manufacturers and the new Steiner Synthasystem modular by Nyle Steiner himself. See the Steiner Parker label below for more.
Update: 1/19/12:
Introducing Arturia MiniBrute Analog Synthesizer
Uploaded by Arturiaweb on Jan 17, 2012
"MiniBrute is Arturia's new analog synthesizer. With a pure analog signal path and innovative new features it sets a new standard for what a hardware synthesizer should be. The pure analog, multi-wave oscillator combined with a huge sounding classic multi-mode filter, and wide range of modulation capabilities will bring new life into your recordings and stage performances. Add to that outstanding features like the Ultrasaw, Metalizer, Arpeggiator, LFO with sample & hold, full USB/MIDI/CV connectivity; all of which are housed in a rugged metal enclosure and it is almost too brutal to think about!"
ProAudioStar.com First Look : Passion Pit on The Arturia MiniBrute !
Uploaded by proaudiostar on Jan 18, 2012
"We check in with Passion Pit while working on their new album to see what they think of Arturia's brand new all analog synth. Arturia lent us a demo and once we showed it to the guys with Passion Pit we knew we werent getting it back. They liked it so much they had to put it on some of the songs they were doing and even re-recorded some bass parts with it. With is robust sound and ease of use this keyboard will no doubt be a must have!"
NAMM: GEDDY LEE ON THE TAURUS PT.2
"Moog visited Geddy Lee in his Toronto studio to get his take on the Taurus pedals, old and new. This is the second of a 3-part series relaying touching stories and musical innovations from the start of Rush's reigning fame to now. In this installment, Geddy talks about learning to play with his feet and attempting to get MIDI like capabilities out of his Taurus 1."
Added to part 1 here.
Added to part 1 here.
NAMM: New AtomoSynth Koe Demos
AtomoSynth Koe demo, external audio
YouTube Uploaded by atomolab on Jan 17, 2012
"Hello, this is the KOE processing an external audio."
AtomoSynth KOE, Percussive and weird sounds.
Uploaded by atomolab on Jan 17, 2012
"Hello this is the Koe mini modular, this time making some percussive and weird sounds.
KOE synth voice and KONEKO midi to CV eurorack modules."
YouTube Uploaded by atomolab on Jan 17, 2012
"Hello, this is the KOE processing an external audio."
AtomoSynth KOE, Percussive and weird sounds.
Uploaded by atomolab on Jan 17, 2012
"Hello this is the Koe mini modular, this time making some percussive and weird sounds.
KOE synth voice and KONEKO midi to CV eurorack modules."
EOWAVE PESEPHONE II RIBBON CONTROLLER SYNTH
"This is the new 2 oscilator version with dual cv outs and USB. Duophonic. Cool OLD electronica sounds. Great substitute for a theremin, when you need to bridge sci-fi with musicaly usefull sounds and playability."
Oberheim OB-Xa Synthesizer Used by Rush?
via this auction
"Up for auction is an Oberheim OB-Xa Synthesizer with an interesting history with the band RUSH. The unit powers up, makes noises, but just not the proper ones! It will definitley need servicing. It does have the JL Cooper MIDI modification as well as the 120 Program mod. Cosmetically it is in good condition with some scratches and marking as shown in the pictures... *The unit was used as a last minute backup by Geddy Lee at a RUSH concert in Denver in the early 80's. The thought of Tom Sawyer played on it by the man himself is overwhelming!"
NAMM: New Eowave Koma Demos - Techno Bassline
Eowave Koma - Demo - Techno Bassline 01 by Modularsquare
Eowave Koma - Demo - Techno Bassline 02 by Modularsquare
Note this is a follow-up to yesterday's post here. Depending on when you checked that post you may or may not have seen these. The playlist there will contain all demos added over time.
Eowave Koma - Demo - Techno Bassline 02 by Modularsquare
Note this is a follow-up to yesterday's post here. Depending on when you checked that post you may or may not have seen these. The playlist there will contain all demos added over time.
accompaying a song with the omnichord by folktek
lilian fritz: vocals, lyrics
martin kratochwil: electronics
http://www.suzukimusic.co.uk...
http://folktek.com...
april me _ songs on the fly
YouTube Uploaded by pianoloft on Jan 17, 2012
"short part from our last song-improvisation, which we did during snow was falling. "songs on the fly" is a duo project, which means spontaneously songwriting. when we start playing, just the lyrics are prepared. the whole music happens in the middle of the moment and is recorded directly on dat-tape. in this case i used the omnichord by folktek, a modified instrument with a fragile and touching sound."
Folktek (RSS)
Omnichords on eBay
Machine Drum Hard Bass drum
YouTube Uploaded by nordrecordsuk on Jan 17, 2012
"An example of using the MD to create hard/distorted drum sounds.
Created using the Elektron Machine Drum SPS-1 UW+"
The Ultimate Backseat Passenger
This one in via Beermaster.
I wonder if this qualifies for the carpool lane.
Jorrit Dijkstra's Lyricon with Cwejman S2
"My Lyricon Driver and the Cwejman S2 analog synthesizer. The S2 is an pre-patched analog synthesizer with CV inputs (NO MIDI INVOLVED!!), modified by Wowa Cwejman to work with the Driver. The Lyricon Driver's Wind output goes to extra added EG and VCA inputs on the Cwejman S2, the Lip output to the S2's Filter Cutoff, and the Bend Up (pitch) output to the S2's Tune input. But other connections are possible too."
via sequencer.de
More Tips & Tricks for the M-Audio Venom
See this M-Audio Venom post for the following:
Tip 6 – Pre Filter Boost
Tip 7 – Vocal Formants without a Formant Filter
Tip 8 – Extreme LFOs
Tip 9 – Hold the Envelopes
Tip 10 – Mono Legato Envelope Mode
"Så synger vi en sang" - on Elka X-1000
YouTube Uploaded by organfairy on Jan 17, 2012
"This song might have a German or English title. But I know it only in Danish where it was a less-than-noticed single from the Danish duo Jan & Keld in the late 1970's.
Jan & Kjeld did have their fame. But that was back in the late 1950's where they were succesfull as two banjo playing kids.
I have heard the song many times because it was in the beginning of one of the tapes my mother had recorded from the radio and which where later handed down to me. So it reminds me of the late 1970's.
Therefore I have put together this littlle nostalgic montage and I promise to get back on the usual track next week!"
Dougs Swing Patch
YouTube Uploaded by 7thDanSound on Jan 17, 2012
"I got this tip from fellow Buchla dude Doug, or as he's known here on YouTube, boobtube 356. It's a great tip for adding swing to your 250e sequences. Swing that can be altered without changing the tempo. Thanks Doug!
www.niklaswinde.com"
Buchla Modules for Sale
Buchla 261e Oscillator
Buchla 255 Control Voltage Processor
Buchla 259e Twisted Waveform Generator
Serge Style Milton 16x4 analog modular sequencer
"This is a Serge/Milton 16x4 analog sequencer, in a 19" rack unit with Serge-standard banana jacks. It is in amazing condition and is one of only 45 units manufactured. Fully working and has been in use in my studio by myself and other musicians for the past three years. It was purchased new.
If you're not familiar with what an analog sequencer for a modular synthesizer does, I would ask that you not bid on this item. It's a fantastically powerful sequencer, the best I've ever used (only selling due to studio changes) but that means nothing to you if you don't have other gear to use it with. It will not make its own sound, it just outputs dozens of control signals so that you can control the rest of your modular synth. That being said...
You can clock this with standard triggers for clock advance/reset like any other sequencer, or you can send it a CV input (ramp for normal operation, sawtooth for reverse, triangle for pendulum, S&H for random steps) to control it via an external oscillator.
It outputs a gate signal for each step (1-16) above the knob banks, and below the knob banks there are switches for the two programmable pulse banks (A/B.) Each step can send a pulse to either A, B, or neither.
Each row has the customary CV and Gate outputs to control the oscillators, filters, envelopes, waveshapers, or even other analog sequencers. You have a modular synth if you're looking at this (I hope) so you know that you can send any of the 26 outputs of this sequencer to nearly anything in your modular system.
There is also a "kybd" control built in to allow you to step through the sequence via a Serge TKB. If you have a TKB, you know how this works."
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