MATRIXSYNTH: Friday, March 2, 2012

Friday, March 02, 2012

ivcf eurorack prototype

YouTube Uploaded by squeakyfromme69 on Mar 2, 2012

stray capacitance filter

Uploaded by squeakyfromme69 on Feb 29, 2012

"homemade ota used in state variable vcf that uses only the stray capacitance of the breadboard to do the filtering."

SYNARE 2 STAR INSTRUMENTS AUDIO DEMO

via this auction

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Italo with Jupiter-8, OB-Xa, DX7 and Drumulator

YouTube Uploaded by SynthManiaDotCom on Mar 2, 2012

"An Italo-Disco style improvisation using three classic '80 synths"

MegaCurtis - Curtis for iOS Gets Keys

YouTube Uploaded by TheStrangeAgency on Mar 2, 2012

"testing the next curtis for iphone"

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modcan DVDO waves

YouTube Uploaded by shaft9000 on Mar 2, 2012

"simple patch of 2 LFOs from the quadLFO modulating various CV inputs of the DualVDO.
audio output is DVDO wave A on left, DVDO wave B on the right
no filters, VCAs or EGs used"

Sequential Circuits DSI Prophet 600

via this auction

This might be the first auction I noticed that called out DSI for Sequential Circuits.

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ANALOG SYNTH MODULAR 12HP 6 CHANNEL MIXER

via this auction
"Introducing the next new Module for 2012. 6 channel mixer with the a very clean signal path. There are no capacitors on the signal path. So you can use this with CV signals or Audio Signals.

This Module is my first in the new line of SMT PANEL ALL IN ONE TECHNOLOGY (SPAT). The entire circuit sits on the panel. This might be the world's skinniest Euro Module. Since I was able to cut major costs and labor in building these I am offer a very nice price. Thank you all for supporting me. 2012 is going to be a great year for the buyer on a budget, Blue Lantern is thinking of you.

***SHIPPING ON THIS MODULE HAPPENS: MARCH 7, 2012. I WENT ON A SMALL BREAK.

MODEL: EURO-12hp 6CH MIXER, 'THE MIX'

SPECS:
-6 CHANNEL INPUTS
-(1) DIRECT INPUT FOR USING TO CHAIN OTHER MIXER MODULES FOR SUM MIXING.
-EACH CHANNEL HAS A LEVEL KNOB
-THERE IS A FINAL LEVEL OUT KNOB TO CONTROL THE SUM LOUDNESS.
-(1) RED PANEL POWER ON LED.

*THIS SALE IS FOR (1) MODULE, (1) IDC CABLE, (1) PANEL SCREW SET. THE BUYER GETS TO CHOOSE THE KNOBS: I HAVE BLACK/ORANGE OR GREY/RED. LOOK AT THE PHOTO'S BELOW TO SEE WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE.

THIS MODULE CONFORMS TO THE EURO FORMAT STANDARD. YOU NEED TO HAVE A MODULAR EURO CASE FOR THIS TO WORK.IT REQUIRES A EURO FORMAT POWER SUPPLY STRIP TO POWER IT UP. THOSE MUSTARD DISCS ARE RESETTABLE FUSES TO SAVE YOUR MODULE FROM WRONG CONNECTIONS."

ELEKTRONIKA EM-26

via this auction

"Electronika EM-26 portable vocoder is intended for synthesis the voice or external signals, has internal strings ton-generator, analyzer-synthesizer, modulations and vocoder effects. Control panel include 4 sections: VIBRATO, VOCODER, STRINGS and LEVEL, also it has a panel real time transpose and other controls.

VIBRATO section has sliders - accent, depth and rate
VOCODER - chorus knobs (on, mode), mic/vocoder level
STRINGS - on/off, level, violin/cello, sustain
LEVEL - mic, line A, line C
Keyboard PANEL: main level, pitch, interval, octave, pitch bend

CONNECTION (1/4 jack): mic in, line A,C, phones, output, pedal, power."

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MFB Megazwerg sequenced with matrix sequencer bindubba 3

YouTube Uploaded by DJjondent on Mar 2, 2012

"This video is a response to a request.....

My apologies for taking so long to reply to your email.
I still like the Megazwerg and haven't any intention to sell it yet.
kind of because its very portable. There arent many patchable semimodular analog synths with midi & CV/gate for under $600 out there.
There is one on EBay right now for 371 British pounds = 588.03500 U.S. dollars.

Build quality for all this MFB stuff isnt too bad.
I wish they would use something other than a black plastic box to house it -
though they MFB also make individual eurorack style modules.
If you have a eurorack setup buy modules as you like - prob more expensive but
you get what you want.

The 4 step sequencer is great for modulating all sorts of things.
its my fav section .. along with the delay.
In the video I use it to mod the delay.

The filter, envelope, mixer, all standard ...nothing really special.
Though you can never have enough of these things.

The Drum sounds are from the Schlagzwerg.
There are better drum modules out there , but the portability of this thing makes it a keeper
for me ... along with the Kraftzwerg... They are reliable, inexpensive ...
I usually sequence these things with abelton on the road so to add extra punchier drums is easy.
(layering a VST drum machine over the Schlagzwerg isnt cheating .. is it??)
Anyway, I've got the 3 installed into an old DJ turntable road case (it was my old Technics 1200 roadcase.)

2 synths and a drum machine in a cheap roadcase.
Add this to all the VST plugins you like and you can sound like the Chemical Bros :-)

In the vid, the drums are sequenced the old fashioned way ... with gate signals fron the matrix sequencer (bindubba 3)on the left (You can use any sequencer really ... but the matrix sequencer is great for creating complicated patterns).
The Megazwerg is also sequenced with CV ... just random patterns using the same sequencer (NonlinearCircuits)
http://www.sdiy.org/pinky/"

NodeBeat 2.0 MIDI Demonstration

YouTube Uploaded by cerupcat on Mar 2, 2012

"Demonstration of NodeBeat version 2.0 sending MIDI to NLogSynth Pro and Funkbox.

Coming next week!"

NodeBeat HD - AffinityBlue
NLogSynth PRO - tempo rubato
FunkBox Drum Machine - Synthetic Bits, LLC

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Skyrunner by Hologram

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Cyndustries Photon Interface March Special

via this auction
see cyndustries on eBay for more.
"PHOTON INTERFACE MODULE Last remaining units Modcan A-Series Format...

Why work in the dark? An elegant new lighting solution for your system and hand-playable optical voltage processor module is available all-in-one right now!

Each Photon Interface module comes with a durable black metal Littlelite brand high-intensity gooseneck lamp, a rheostat dimmer, heavy duty right-angle 4-pin panel connectors, and an independent 12 Volt DC power transformer for dependable system lighting right where you need it. The lower half of the module features a highly sensitive photocell with its own dedicated voltage processor which makes for a great performance controller when your hand passes between photocell and lamp, (you can even tease this photocell from across the room with flashlights or lasers if you like...)

The voltage processor has an adjustable attenuator and comparator and offers both positive and inverted outputs. Rushing the photocell suddenly with your hand will also generate a Gate Output for triggering different things, and you can switch between an external signal input or an adjustable internal voltage supply simply with the pull of a knob.

This is an illuminating little module with lots of fun and usefulness!"

Waldorf Microwave XT Wavetable Synth

via this auction

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ATC-1 Tone Chameleon synthesizer

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MeeBlip SE Now Available

via MeeBlip

" A more intuitive, playable control layout. The changes are subtle, but after lots of conversations with users, we worked to make each knob and switch the choice we liked best. (Of course, you can still modify those choices via our open source firmware, if you like.)
Patch storage. Sure, it was a bit more “pure” never being able to store patches, but this is a digital synth, after all. Now, you can save and recall up to 16 patches right on the MeeBlip, using dedicated front panel load and save buttons. It’s especially nice for live performance.
Variable pulse width. Instead of a fixed square wave, you can now use the dedicated PWM knob to adjust the timbre of the first oscillator. There’s also a “pwm sweep” switch for enabling an automated PWM envelope, of which we’ve grown rather fond. Hello, thick synth leads.
Anti-aliasing. You can now use more pristine anti-aliased waveforms, or turn this off for other timbral effects. It gives you another option for coloring the MeeBlip’s sound.
Control everything with MIDI. It’s simple: if there’s a sound parameter in the MeeBlip, there’s a switch or knob to play with it. And now, the reverse is true, too: if you see a switch or knob, you can control it via MIDI. At last, you can use a tracker or sequencer to program detailed MeeBlip sounds."

The Juilliard Harmonium sample library from Bolder Sounds "Harmoniums of the Opera"

YouTube Uploaded by BolderSounds on Mar 2, 2012

"Video demo of Bolder Sounds "Harmoniums of the Opera" featuring the Juilliard School foot pumped harmonium from the 1840s. The video demo uses Native Instruments Kontakt 4+ software sampler."

I Dream of Wires Mentioned by Martin Gore in Recent Interview

via Spin magazine where you'll find the full interview.

"Everyone I know who's into modular synthesis says that it's pretty addictive.

'I watched that documentary I Dream of Wires recently. I just related to so many of the things they were saying, when they talk about the addiction. I also watched the YouTube interview with Adrian Utley from Portishead, and he was really funny, talking about his addiction — he said it's a bit like crack.'"

pictured: VCMG's Martin Gore and Vince Clarke

MacBeth Studio Systems micromac Introduction Video

micromac introduction.mpg video upload by macbethsynthesizers on Mar 2, 2012

"Here is a video tour of the up and coming MacBeth micromac! We get to see the front panel explained and also get to hear the sounds. NOTE this vid is just over a half hour in time- and sadly the software that I used to compress the file for upload contains one or to artifacts or 'aliases' It may come up as unwanted noise during the oscillator demo."

Anatek Pocket Sequencer with Manual

via this auction

"ANATEK POCKET SEQUENCER w/256K RAM Card!
Gently used, unblemished, fully functional and ready to go. Posted here with a very optimistic BIN price, however this is a NO RESERVE auction. This 2.5" x 1.5" x1" marvel is powered by MIDI, so no worries about wall warts, batteries or flaky power supplies. Despite its spartan appearance, the POCKET SEQUENCER is packed with features, most of them accessed via your MIDI keyboard. Here's the list from Anatek's site (now iZ):

16 Track MIDI Sequencer
258k memory card included (?? The card is 256K ... maybe there's 2K built into the main box. I haven't tested this theory.)
Variable, quantize rates
Automatic punch-in
Syncs to MIDI Clock
Tape recorder-style control
Records System Exclusive
This auction includes the Sequencer, 256K RAM card, and printed one-page manual. No original box. The manual has some scotch-tape damage and is a bit worn (see pics), but is still perfectly readable."

PDF of the manual here (download link on the right).

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YAMAHA SK30 + BOSS DR-55 - little improv

YouTube Uploaded by filstalmedia on May 8, 2011

"A little improvisation of the legendary DR-55 and the wonderful SK30 symphonic ensemble using all four sections to generate the lead sound."

YAMAHA SK20 Strings

Uploaded by filstalmedia on Dec 11, 2010

"Test 2 mit verbesserter Abstimmung. Sounds great!
Keine Effekt- oder Zusatzgeräte. Der reine SK20 Klang. Aufgenommen über das eingebaute Mikrofon der CANAON SX1 IS."

FizzBin by label Elegtrosmok

YouTube Uploaded by filstalmedia on Mar 1, 2012

Synth spotting: Roland Juno-106, Realistic Moog MG-1, Minimoog, Korg Mono/Poly & more.

"Eines meiner eigenen Electronic Musikstücke, veröffentlicht unter dem Namen Elegtrosmok.
Mehr Musik unter www.soundcloud.com/Elegtrosmok

Music video of one my own electronic music tracks performed under the label/artist name Elegtrosmok. More tracks on www.soundcloud.com/Elegtrosmok

Aufgenommen mit CANON SX-1 und EXTREME-cam. Ton über UX24L unter Windows XP."

Police (live) - Franck Vigroux & Philippe Fontes

YouTube Uploaded by fretless on Mar 2, 2012

Synth spotting: Moog RME, elektron octatrack, dsi mopho, roland vocoder svc 350.

"police (live)
Franck Vigroux & Philippe Fontes

Espaces des Anges, Mende
images Gregory Robin"

Synths Dominate NAMM Oddities 2012

Every year Barry Wood of The Other Room comes out with his list of NAMM Oddities. This year, synths dominate the list. Click through for the descriptions, other oddities and links to previous NAMM years.

This year's winner was the Dewanatron Hymnotron. You can catch my NAMM video of the Hymnotron and more in my NAMM 2012 Megapost here.

Others on the list include:

Alkex Instruments BallBeats
Keith McMillen Instruments QuNeo
WMD Pedals
WayOutWare SynthX
Smithson Martin, Inc. Emulator
NoiseFX, Inc. Palindrome PD-1
Beat Kangs Electronics, LLC Beat Thang
Surfin Kangaroo Studio eurorack quad-surround panner & iOS editor
Moog Music 500-series ladder filter
The Schmidt Monster Analog

JEN SX 1000 Analogue vintage synth

via this auction

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Korg SQ-10 Demo feat. SQ-10, MS-50, and KR-55

YouTube Uploaded by vitalance on Mar 2, 2012
analoglsd (RSS) - The SQ10 is currently listed.

"Demonstration video of the Korg SQ-10 sequencer.
KR-55 triggering SQ-10. SQ-10 controlling MS-50 oscillator, filter, and envelope generator."

The Fundamentals of Synthesizer Programming Pt. 5

YouTube Uploaded by MoogMusicInc on Mar 2, 2012

All parts here.

"Moog Music Inc. is proud to present Dr. Joseph Akins' five part series on the fundamentals of synthesizer programming. Dr. Akins is an associate professor at Middle Tennessee State University and strives to teach his students a complete understanding of synthesizers and computers as tools for modern music production. In this five part series Dr. Akins uses a Voyager to teach the process through which a synthesizer's sound is generated and the techniques needed to program your own sounds and sonic experiments. In part four of this five part series Dr. Akins gives an in depth lesson on the low frequency oscillator or LFO."