Saturday, March 03, 2012
M569, Control Yourself! Part3
YouTube Uploaded by JohnLRice on Mar 3, 2012
"This wasn't originally intended to be part of the same series but, it ties in with the discussion here: http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=53628
We were discussing the differences between the modern Moon Modular 569 step sequencer and the traditional and classic Moog 960 step sequencer (clones are currently available from Synthesizers.com and Club Of The Knobs)
The 960 has a switch per column that allows for the selection of one of several behaviors: skip (jumps to the next step), normal (sends CV and Gate signals for that step), stop (stops the sequencer from running when the step is reached) and reset (jumps to the first step). The 569 on the other hand has a switch for every step of every row that selects one of two 'normal' modes or Function, and then there is a Function switch per row that selects skip, reset or stop.
It's a common assumption that both skips and resets can't be used on the same row but, it CAN be done if you just assign skips on rows 1 - 3 and then use the selectable gate outs of row 4 to reset all rows.
Thanks for watching!"
My first date with the Double Deka
YouTube Uploaded by cwinkels on Mar 3, 2012
"Here's a quick video made of SSL's interpretation of the Ian Fritz Double-Deka VCO. My usual caveats about lousy focus apply here too, sorry.
This is my first exposure to it in the flesh; it's literally been switched on for 10 minutes before the camera started recording! It looks much, MUCH better in person. The illuminated LEDs are a joy to behold.
What's going on: Bank A and Bank B of the DDVCO are set to 50:50 mix, but the mix is modulated at audio rate by a Dotcom Q106 VCO's sine wave output. That generates a useful FM-style buzz. This is routed through an STG Soundlabs Post-Lawsuit Lowpass filter. Initially the filter has a very low cutoff and about 50% resonance, but I dial back the resonance as I play with raising the filter cutoff level. Then it's into the VCA and out to a delay to add some echo.
There's not much else going on in this patch; about half the cables you see are from a previous setup I neglected to tear down. They don't influence the sound or provide any other control sources."
PW at work
via Bakis Sirros on
The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
"While preparing the new collab Parallel Worlds cd album with David Bessell (of NODE)
various patched modular machines photos, while preparing various things...."
more pics here
Ionic Synthesizer and modulator SN 147
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via this auction
"Performer Synthesizer and Modulator. Made by Ionic Industries, Morristown, New Jersey. Built in 1973. Modified for better performance & flexibility. Original price, $900.
In need of restoration, it powers up but no sound comes out. Not sure how to run it so I can't say too much about it. Serial number 147. This is very rare and hard to find. USA only."
See the Ionic label below for more info on this synth. Ionic where the US distributors for EMS. The Ionic synthesizer was a close of the SYNTHI and VC3S synth engine.
via this auction
"Performer Synthesizer and Modulator. Made by Ionic Industries, Morristown, New Jersey. Built in 1973. Modified for better performance & flexibility. Original price, $900.
In need of restoration, it powers up but no sound comes out. Not sure how to run it so I can't say too much about it. Serial number 147. This is very rare and hard to find. USA only."
See the Ionic label below for more info on this synth. Ionic where the US distributors for EMS. The Ionic synthesizer was a close of the SYNTHI and VC3S synth engine.
Slew Harmonic Modulated Lush
YouTube Uploaded by kuxaansum on Mar 3, 2012
"Testing Eventide Pitchfactor.
TB-303 goes directly into Pitchfactor which feeds a Pocket Pod for monitoring and recording via headphones output. Pocket Pod signal is dry with no drive attenuation.
Effect used: HarModulator & Diatonic"
The Synths Used in Hologram's Skyrunner
Follow-up to this post where you'll find the track. Via Hologram:
"The overall inspiration for the 'Skyrunner' single and the upcoming LP were to bring back a sense of melody and the human element that I feel has been lost in a lot of modern electronic music today. A lot of it has become so focused on the technical prowess of the technology itself that the human elements of writing and composing music have become somewhat lost in the fray. It wasn't just about the sound and technical abilities of a certain instrument, it was also about how they were played, and the context in which they were used in an arrangement. I felt that it was a combination of both the sonic quality of those vintage instruments and the human compositional elements that truly allowed the instruments of those days to shine as they did on many of the old recordings of yesterday. This combination is what I set out to portray in the new Hologram material. While there was certainly lots of time put into sound-design and the engineering behind the single and the LP, the primary focus was on writing music and creating a "journey" through the melodies and composition first, with the technology being used as a "tool" to materialize that vision, not the other way around."
Most of 2011 was spent selectively collecting certain analogue and digital synthesizers for the studio that represented the sound and characteristics that have become well known throughout the history of electronic music. Starting with the Roland Jupiter-6, it formed the basis of many of the original ideas that formed into the tracks on this release and the upcoming LP. The leads and various arpeggio sounds were created on the Jupiter-6. The Jupiter-6 while not as quite as coveted as it's larger brother the Jupiter-8, has a rich sonic character of it's own and has a wider palette of colors with it's multi-mode filter section. The Moog Voyager RME, while being a modern-day analogue synth and not an original Minimoog D, I felt captured the sonic quality of the "Moog" sound, but with it's own unique character as well, with the multi-mode filters and pole selection, which can make it sound very "Arp" or even "Oberheim" like when using 1 or 2 pole modes. It's fantastic and has a richness all it's own. It's ability to also wire up feedback through the external input to give it more bite and grit make it another favorite of mine in the studio. It was used for the synth bass lines, as well as layered arpeggios and seq attack type sounds in both tracks on the single and was the main arpeggio line in "Prometheus Rising".The Ensoniq ESQ also played a major role in "Prometheus Rising" being used for the "wooshing" noise modulated sound and the resonant synth drops towards the end. The ESQ has a wonderful filter that is a favorite of mine based on the CEM3379 4-pole analog resonant filter that is very musical and has lots of character. Even though that filter was used in several other synths during the 80's, the way it was implemented in the ESQ along with slight bit of overdrive in the VCA is what gives that instrument it's unique character. Heavily processed with an Eventide H949 reverse delays and manual feedback, it created a wonderful space and movement to the track and we'll be heard much more throughout the LP.
The Roland System-100m is....a beast and a piece of history in itself. While it was a later addition to the studio after the two initial tracks were for the most part completed, it was used for layered white noise effects on both tracks, and was used to create the "shimmering synth" effect sound in the breakdown in "Skyrunner". This was created using one of the LFO's fed into a Doepfer A-156 Dual quantizer module, which was then routed to modulate the pitch of both VCO's on the System-100m, while staying in key with the bassline. It was then processed heavily through the FOH Sounds of Shadow delay module for the feedback wash. The SY77 and Oberheim Xpander were used for choir and pads on "Prometheus Rising". The Xpander was a recent addition to the studio and expect to hear it much more throughout the LP as it is truly one of the great classics and has a sound that I have always coveted.
The Korg Univox 700s and the Waldorf Microwave XT were not used on this project, but expect to definitely hear the 700s throughout the LP as this is another classic piece I have always admired it's sound used throughout many of the mid-to-late 70's British synth records. It's such a simple instrument, but such a rich sound to it that it's just phenomenal. It's a quirky little synth too, with it's limited front-panel controls and absolutely no MIDI or even CV/Gate! So it's literally a "play live and track it" type instrument, but that's what I love about it most. No over-thinking, no over-producing, just feel it, play it, and move on.
As for software synthesizers, a few were used on this release, as I've always been a fan of software synthesis as well. The current material obviously has a focus towards the old analogue instruments, primarily because of the real-time nature and interaction that they create during the writing process, but software plays a major role in the studio as well, with a few virtual synths being used as well as the entire single and LP being mixed entirely "in the box" making heavy use of UAD analog EQ's, compressors, and tape emulations. A couple of notable virtual synths that were used are the GForce VSM and the OPX-Pro, with the OPX-Pro forming several parts in "Skyrunner" and the GForce VSM used to create the strings at the intro of "Prometheus Rising" processed heavily through the UAD Roland RE-201 Space Echo plugin.
The LP is still in the works and is slated to be completed later this year. Keep an eye out for updates on the official website.
http://holografique.tumblr.com and http://schematic.net"
Today is 3/03
YouTube Uploaded by phono1337 on Mar 3, 2012
"posting date says it all really ;-)
http://www.dinsync.info"
Hard Talk (MC 303)
YouTube Uploaded by ratface1987 on Mar 3, 2012
"If you dig into the later patch banks the MC 303 has a lot of cool/quirky pads and ambient sounds. This is all done using only the MC 303. The delay is coming from the built-in effects unit. Enjoy!
Free MP3 of track: http://soundcloud.com/ratface1987/hard-talk"
Native Instruments Reaktor- Generative SoundScape
YouTube Uploaded by ANTsynth on Mar 3, 2012
"I build a little Granular synth in Reaktor that creates generative soundscapes."
Analog christmas lights?
via Christophe Pfister on
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micromac sound test (improved)
YouTube Uploaded by macbethsynthesizers on Mar 3, 2012
"Following on from the previous video where we had a tour around the micromac- I felt the sound quality could have been better- compression x 2 caused various anomalies on the audio demonstration. Here is the Audio demo again- but with a far higher quality sound- (though still a small amount of distortion!!.)
The video itself looks like some outcast from a 1960's television studio!"
The Drum Machine (DM1) on Apple Ipad 2 "Planet"
YouTube Uploaded by djgalactic on Mar 3, 2012
"Here is another nice application The Drum Machine (Dm1) on Apple Ipad2: I created this beat "Planet" ( French House / Electronica) recently. This is a live Electronic music Mix, with The Drum Machine (Fingerlab)on Ipad2 by DJ Galactic. I think it is a very nice groovebox for Ipad user, and you should give it a try. Really I have this vintage rare vintage feeling on this kind of app.
Official Website
http://www.djgalactic.com"
via The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
On the synth sound: "I took one of the syn-percussion available and tweaked it. All sounds are coming from Dm1... Go to mixer, then select the Pot of the pitch ( or lengh) and select the volume button (first icone second line of the top menu on the the right) like that you can play around with lengh and pitch."
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mete sezgin - live @ arkaoda, istanbul (26-02-12)
Vimeo by Ordinary Breakfast
vtol and other instruments
"live & noisy soundtrack for austrian director peter tscherkassky’s movie “Outer Space”. (filmed by okan coban)"
Magic Echo Moves to Seattle
via Magic Echo Music
"In the company of lush evergreens, birds, and the sound of infinite water, Magic Echo Music synthesizers has a new home to grow."
Two Voice Loop
YouTube Uploaded by MrLombrose on Feb 23, 2012
"Modcan Touch Sequencer, driving a Paia dual oscillator. The second oscillator send two waveforms(Ramp, Square) to the Paia dual filter, each one using a 12db lowpass out, for the bass sound. First oscillator go through the BBD and vca to the monotron, to use it`s filter for the melodic voice. Noisering out A and B goes through A-151 as the A-143-9 and then to the Touch Sequencer vc-in to be quantized for the melodic voice too. Paia midi2cv8 in din sync mode sending midi clock to the sequencer."
Reggae Random Notes.mp4
Uploaded by MrLombrose on Nov 29, 2011
"Noisering, Doepfer A-138c Polarizing Mixer, Doepfer A-143-9
VC Quadrature LFO (as oscilator and modulator too)."
Korg Poly-Ensemble Vintage Analog Synth
via this auction"Korg poly-ensemble vintage analog synth from the 70s.
7 preset sounds customizable + 1 user created patch.
Beautiful warm sounds, has phaser and chorus.
One of the main features is its fully polyphonic keyboard.
Its also built into a suit case like box great for live gigs.
Lots of knobs and sliders."
ESTRADIN 230 - 3VCO Vintage Soviet Analog Synthesizer
via this auction
See the seller's other items for more.
"Estradin-230 is a predecessor of another well-known soviet analog synthesizer Altair-231. Both synths has identical electronic architecture and the same rich sound palette. The Estradin-230 was manufactured from early to middle eighties and then Estradin factory changed synth`s design and start produce from middle eghties Altair-231 synthesizer. But actually it`s the same machine in the new body. [note this 230 has an angled front panel]
Estradin 230 and Altair-231 most identical copies of the famous Minimoog synthesizer that was made in the Soviet Union.
Both Estradin synths have fat and rich vintage analog sound with it`s own character and can be compared to Minimoog model D synthesizer.
This auction Estradin-230 synth was produced in 1984. The serial number of the unit - 2957."
Brian Castro - So We Are
Uploaded by bcastromusic on Mar 2, 2012
"Demo in progress
uses x0xi0 synthesizer for lead.
http://soundcloud.com/briancastro
http://myspace.com/briancastro2
http://x0xi0.com
http://bcaudio.tumblr.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/briancastro"
Commodore 64 MSSIAH Demo - With 8 Bit Dubstep
YouTube Uploaded by radlers on Mar 2, 2012
"Part of my studio synth tech includes a Commodore 64 (SX64) running MSSIAH, which is a fairly new suite of music software tools that also include MIDI. Majority of this song is actually done using MSSIAH's various tools. The electric piano and the strings are my Korg M50. Some of the drum tracks are MSSIAH, the others are a loop sample. The Dubstep bass was achieved using the Mono Synth module in MSSIAH tied into Logic, using MIDI triggers from Logic to control the rate of the 'wobble' in the bass. This was demoed at THEMUSEUM in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada recently."
Oliver Maass (Sin_Sentido) Elektron Octatrack_Monomachine_Machinedrum
YouTube Uploaded by maasstube on Mar 2, 2012
"Elektron Trinity Jam.
Elektron Octatrack works like the Brain of the whole Setup, it´s sequencing the Monomachine and it´s controlling mutes on the Machinedrum..."
ZerOscillator vs Anti-Oscillator
YouTube Uploaded by shaft9000 on Mar 3, 2012
"nothing but Cyndustries ZerOscillator and a custom expanded malekko/Wiard Anti-Oscillator by MegaOhm
engaged in harmonic cross-modulations
in two parts
I. Sines
II. Saws
each part begins with each oscillator tuned to the same frequency, linearFM is prevalent throughout. some exponential and waveform/symmetry modulation of saws in latter part."
Moogerfooger Cluster Flux is a MIDI Synth!
YouTube Uploaded by mootbooxle on Mar 3, 2012
"The Moog Moogerfooger MF-108M Cluster Flux is fully MIDI-controllable.
Moot demonstrates one of the most powerful uses for that feature by using the Cluster Flux as an analog synthesizer in its own right. No other sound source or processing (besides some reverb) was used in this piece.
For a full demo of what this baby can do, check out Moot's review of the Cluster Flux.
Enjoy!"
In Review: Moogerfooger MF-108M Cluster Flux
YouTube Uploaded by mootbooxle on Mar 3, 2012
"Moot Booxlé gives an in-depth look at the newest addition to Moog Music's Moogerfooger line of effects, the MF-108M Cluster Flux. It's a fully analog chorus/flange stompbox which is also fully MIDI-controllable. It's also (understandably) quite expensive.
For more info and detailed specs, visit http://moogmusic.com/products/moogerfoogers/mf-108m-cluster-flux
Special thanks to Trent, Emmy, and Jason at Moog Music Inc!
Please subscribe to see more music gear reviews and demos in the near future!
Thanks! :)"
J.M.T SYNTH "NOISY OSCILLATOR" - First Impressions of the Play!
YouTube Uploaded by ozashikiTECHNO on Mar 3, 2012
"ハンドメイド・シンセ J.M.T SYNTH製のアナログノイズ発振器"NOISY OSCILLATOR"のファースト・プレイ。エフェクターはPropellerhead Reason6を使っています。
J.M.T SYNTH http://jmtsynth.sakura.ne.jp/"
Spaceship
YouTube Uploaded by synthypnosis on Mar 3, 2012
"BRUNO ENDER LEE - "Spaceship" - performed live, March 3. 2012
MacBeth M5N, Doepfer MAQ-sequencer, ARP Odyssey, Synthesizers.com Studio-88, MiniMoog Voyager OS, Moog Little Phatty, Analogue Solutions Vostok, Roland Juno-60, Korg Delta, Korg Polysix, Korg MS 2000
composed, arranged & produced by Bruno Ender Lee; 2012 Velvet Voyage Productions"
MegaCurtis
YouTube Uploaded by TheStrangeAgency on Mar 3, 2012
"testing the next Curtis for iPhone"
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Moog FreqBox MF-107 driven by a Doepfer Dark Energy
YouTube Uploaded by GruithuisenCityMan on Mar 3, 2012
"Very interesting sounds can be obtained by driving a Moog FreqBox MF-107 by a Doepfer Dark Energy.
DE audio output to FreqBox audio in
and
DE cv1 to FreqBox frequency in
SYNC ON or OFF"
Elli et Jacno - 'Main dans la main' 1980
YouTube Uploaded by giomog on Jul 1, 2007
"Elli et Jacno - 'Main dans la main' 1980"
via Astronauta Pinguim, where you'll find a write-up on the ARP PRO-DGX with pics and additional videos.
See this post for a couple more videos of Eli et Jaco who were also in a punk band called Stinky Toys.
iPulseV201 v1.2 Wired and Wireless CoreMIDI iPad Editor Now Available
YouTube Uploaded by iControlMIDI on Feb 3, 2012
"Apple has released iPulseV201 v1.2 our Wired and Wireless CoreMIDI iPad Editor for Waldorf Pulse / Pulse+ v2.01
As it is in the Waldorf family, we are providing a workflow similar to the iControlMIDI editors for the Blofeld and Microwave 1.
iControlMIDI has all the Pulse parameters sonically logically organized; like OSC Pages with OSC modulations, VCF Page with VCF modulations and envelop, VCA Page with VCA modulations and envelop.
As usual iControlMIDI will display the parameter name ex: OSC Shape and the parameter value ex: Saw.
To offer an even better user experience, iControlMIDI displays some numerical parameter in % (ex: OSC Pulse Width and VCF Key Tracking); Hz (ex: LFO Speed) or BPM (ex: ARP Tempo); rather than plain numbers.
In order to offer an even faster workflow:
• iControlMIDI automatically enables OSC Pulse Width parameter if the OSC Shape is equal to Pulse or Cross Modulation
• iControlMIDI automatically disables OSC Pulse Width parameter if the OSC Shape is equal to Saw or Triangle
• iControlMIDI automatically enables Modulation Source and Modulation Destination parameters if the Modulation Amount parameters is different than zero
• iControlMIDI automatically disables Modulation Source and Modulation Destination parameters if the Modulation Amount parameter is equal to zero
The Pulse and Pulse+ can be edited using the following Pages:
• Page 1: OSC1 and OSC1 Modulations
• Page 2: OSC2 and OSC2 Modulations
• Page 3: OSC3
• Page 4: Noise, External In (+), CV2 (+), OSC Pitch and Pitch Modulations
• Page 5: VCF, VCF Modulations and VCF Envelop [ENV1]
• Page 6: VCA, VCA Modulations and VCA Envelop [ENV2]
• Page 7: LFO1 and LFO2
• Page 8: Modulation Matrix [1 to 4]
• Page 9: Arpeggiator"
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