MATRIXSYNTH: Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Wednesday, May 02, 2012

ETI/Maplin 4600

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Simsynth Live | Subtractive Synthesizer

YouTube Published on May 2, 2012 by imageline

"MiniMoog meets Oberheim

SimSynth Live captures the big multi-oscillator sound of a MiniMoog, and combines it with the warm, fat sound of Oberheim style SVF filters.

The result? Rich strings, wall to wall brass, and fat punchy basses. And we haven't forgotten techno sounds either. SimSynth Live uses a filter technique that gives the EMPH knob a sound you can crank."

Synthrotek DS-8 Coron Space Drum Synth Clone High Def Sound Sampler

YouTube Published on May 2, 2012 by synthrotek
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"http://www.synthrotek.com/store/clone-analog-drum-synth-bare-bones-p-126.html
The DS-8 was originally designed by Coron in the 80′s to be mounted on to a drum to in order to produce synth percussion sounds. Similar to the DS-7, which contained a VCO +VCA chain. The LFO modulated the VCO and the decay envelope is triggered by a piezz0 cell. The Decay Pot is really a release and the VCA is controlled by the LFO. The DS-8 added a colored noise generator with a balance pot, which allows more hi-hat and snare "sounds" to be achieved. This PCB is MADE IN THE USA and up to Synthrotek's fine specs. PC Board measures 5 & 5/8ths X 2 & 5/8ths inches. The Pots can be through-hole mounted, for an easy build. Kit includes everything you need to build this radical drum synth. Pop it in the case of your choice and you are ready to rip!"

Yamaha SY 1 Analog Monophonic Synthesizer

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ARP Odyssey MK II SN 0036

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"Model 2812 mk 2 - Serial Number :0036 - with the 24db filter."

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Roland SH5

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1970's SLM Spectrum Analog String Synthesizer

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"Most famouly used by E.L.O (Electric Light Orchestra), Italy's "SLM Spectrum" analog string synth.

This one has been serviced by Adventures in Analog in SW Washinton State and has been custom modified as a purely string synth with vintage looking wood panels.

Great alternative to the ARP SE-1 / Solina / String ensemble. Same great analog string synth sound, for a fraction of the price

Very little info on this synth and the company is available online. From what I understand it was made by the same company the Welson String Synth.

Obviously VERY RARE and sounds SUPER COOL!

Individual controls are:
Cello On/Off
Violin On/Off
Cello Volume
Violin Volume
Sustain & Decay Envelope
Stereo and Mono Outputs"

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Roland MC-202 SN 340500 Analog Synth/Sequencer

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Little brother big brother

flickr By MukSys

"Mutable Insteuments Shruthi-1 IR3109 filter board and a Roland Juno-60 IR3109 Filter board."

Corsynth C102 VC LFO - New waveforms using self-modulation technique

YouTube Published on May 2, 2012 by Corsynth

"http://www.corsynth.com

Corsynth C102 Demo 2 : New waveforms using self-modulation technique.

This video shows how to get new waveforms from the C102 VC LFO using self-modulation technique.

Corsynth is a company from the Northwest of Spain dedicated to manufacture modules for analogue modular synthesizers in Moog format ( MU )

The C102 VC LFO is a voltage controlled low frequency oscillator with five waveforms available simultaneously.

With three frequency ranges ( L, M, H ) the VC LFO can oscillate from 7 minutes per cycle up to 800 Hz. Using the FM MOD input this range can be extended from 12 minutes per cycle up to 1,3 KHz. With this wide frequency range, the LFO can be used to produce really slow and subtle modulations and 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 create new waveforms like hyperbolic sine wave, hyperbolic cosine wave and more. Just connect one of the VC-LFO outputs to its own FM input and turn up the FM level potentiometer.

Also the C102 VC LFO has a Sync / Reset input. Every time a trigger signal is detected, the LFO will restart the waveform to the beginning of its cycle.

For more info, pictures, sound samples and order information :

http://corsynth.com/home/modules/c102-vc-lfo"

I Dream of Wires: Carl Craig - Modular Pursuits

I Dream of Wires: Carl Craig - Modular Pursuits from MUTEK on Vimeo.

Also on MUTEK
"In April 2012, the I Dream of Wires team met with legendary Detroit techno producer Carl Craig, to discuss his electronic music influences and production experiences, including his recent interest in eurorack modular synthesis. Craig's experiments in modular synthesis are best heard on 2010's "Modular Pursuits" 12-inch, released under his No Boundaries alias.

For more info on Carl Craig: carlcraig.net

Music, used with permission from Planet E (planet-e.net):
"Desire" by 69
"Pursuit 1", "Pursuit 2", "Pursuit 3" by No Boundaries.

I DREAM OF WIRES is a forthcoming documentary film about the history and resurgence of modular synthesizers. The film is currently in production. This is the 4th in a series of extended interviews, which will be produced and released in various formats throughout the production, and following the release, of the film. I DREAM OF WIRES extended interview segments are sponsored by MATRIXSYNTH (m.matrixsynth.com).

Catch I DREAM OF WIRES' showcase at Mutek Montreal 2012: Saturday June 2 @ Satosphere, with live performances, all incorporating modular synthesizers, by Sealey/Greenspan/Lanza (Orphx/Junior Boys), Keith Fullerton Whitman (Kranky/Editions Mego), Solvent (Ghostly International/Suction Records), Clark (Warp Records), and Container (Spectrum Spools).

For info on the film: facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary
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En avril 2012, l’équipe de I DREAM OF WIRES a fait escale au studio du légendaire producteur de Détroit Carl Graig, pour une longue discussion sur ses influences musicales, ses expériences en tant que producteur, et notamment sur son intérêt récent pour les synthétiseurs modulaires Eurorack. On peut retrouver ses expérimentations sur le maxi “Modular Pursuits” paru en 2010, sous son alias No Boundaries.
Plus d’infos sur Carl Craig : carlcraig.net

Musique, utilisée avec la permission de Planet E : planet-e.net
"Desire" by 69
"Pursuit 1", "Pursuit 2", "Pursuit 3" by No Boundaries.

En cours de production, I DREAM OF WIRES est un film documentaire sur l’histoire et le renouveau des synthétiseurs modulaires. Une série de cinq interviews long format seront aussi produites et diffusées pendant et après la réalisation de ce documentaire. Elles sont sponsorisées par MATRIXSYNTH (m.matrixsynth.com).

N’oubliez pas la soirée ‘I DREAM OF WIRES’ à MUTEK Montréal le samedi 2 Juin à la Satosphère ! Ode aux performances live intégrant des synthétiseurs modulaires, elle sera menée par Sealey/Greenspan/Lanza (Orphx/Junior Boys), Keith Fullerton Whitman (Kranky/Editions Mego), Solvent (Ghostly International/Suction Records), Clark (Warp Records), et Container (Spectrum Spools).

Plus d’infos sur le film : facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary"

Modified Marsona Noise Machine

YouTube Published on May 1, 2012 by mike19822058

"http://www.handmadeelectronicinstruments.com/"

KymaControl Kyma iPad Controller App

YouTube Published on May 2, 2012 by ipadloops

"iPad app for controlling symbolic sound corporation's Kyma sound design software for Mac. http://ipadloops.com/kyma-controller-app-for-ipad/"

Kyma Control - Symbolic Sound Corporation

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moog in Tokyo

flickr By lorenzog.

Not 100% sure, but based on the tags in the flickr shot, this one appears to be a Moog modular in Tokyo. Isao Tomita in the background. If anyone can verify where this is at feel free to comment or shoot me an email.

And one of my favorite YouTube videos (don't miss it): Isao Tomita - When you wish upon a Star

Update via the world of next tuesday in the comments: "Yes, this is Tomita's first of two Moog systems, the System IIIP along with a rare Moog Scale Programmer in front (As I understand it the regular Moog keyboard has fixed resistors for the notes, this either replaces or augments them with pots). I believe he is still actively using his augmented System 55. As far as I know this one is on display at a University. Tomita has taught master classes many years and set up a program called The Tomita Method. You can see his other Moog set up for use http://www.tomitamethod.com/index.htm I see that site seems to have stopped being updated in 2009. It is (or perhaps was) a graduate program at Shobi University near Tokyo. I would think he's still teaching there at minimum since Shobi's website continues to mention his 2011 albums under 'what's new'"

followed by: "Oh, while I've been unable to confirm it, I would assume Tomita bought this system since its more or less the one seen on the cover of Switched On Bach. A slight bit of irony because that was not Carlos' actual system for the cover photo shoot. Tomita still tells the story about how Japanese customs impounded his newly bought Moog for a lengthy time as they could not determine what it was."

Cat on a Korg R3

YouTube Uploaded by carianoff on Aug 31, 2011

"My cat Rikku performing some ambient music on the new Korg R3"

Monotron Delay with Vocals

YouTube Uploaded by carianoff on Feb 26, 2012

"Showing how the Monotron Delay could be used as a vocal processer. I'm using a sm57 and a tube pre."

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Monotron Delay + TR-707

Uploaded by carianoff on Feb 26, 2012

Eurorack Cases by Lamond Design and Matthew Goike & a Contest

Microscopial is running a contest on Muff's (for members), for a custom 3U or 6U 104hp max case designed by Matthew Goike. Below are some images of Matthew and Lamond's work.

"What the rules are:

There will be a simple multiple choice questions so it is a game of skill to win

One entry is £5 (whatever the conversion rate is on paypal it should still come to £5 into my account as that is the currency I pay for everything)and you can do multiple entries which will be treated as single entries for final picking

Mike and I will pick the winner thru fair means (already thought off)

I will work with the winner on style(3U or 6U 104hp max) and wood (ash,oak,sapele,sycamore,tiger oak,walnut elm, cherry or plywood if you really want)

Power will be included(doepfer or tiptop I'll decide)

Postage to anywhere in the world within reason(I will pay max £50 towards postage as ive just found out that to post it to Azerbaijan/Brazil etc for example is over £100 and whilst I'm not fussed on making money out of this I certainly dont want to be out of pocket.

The competition will run from 1st to the end of the month and Mike will pick a winner within a week after that hopefully and then I will contact the winner and start the process."

Grain ⩘⩗ Synthesizer_WRKSHP DOK_SPAIN (2011)

Grain ⩘⩗ Synthesizer_WRKSHP DOK_SPAIN (2011) from MP19 on Vimeo.

"Documentation made during one of the WRKSHPS of Spanish collective MP19.
Grain audiovisual synthesizer
Video filmed by Arcadi Ballester (THNKS!!)
Edit MP19
☛ mp19.net since 2009𐐦
-Ↄopyitright- "

Grain ⩘⩗ Synthesizer_WRKSHP DOK_SPAIN (2011) Part.2 from MP19 on Vimeo.

Also see: MP19 ▲∣▽ T○●l⚡ (spring 2012☭)

Roland TR-909 Bikini

via Greg Cole on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Or rather a swimsuit...

Update: TB-303 added for balance. This one also from Greg. Remember you can click on the pic you prefer to block the other one out.

Update via Suit & Tie Guy on Facebook: You can find them here. Sorry, no more shots of the dude.

ZEROG Modular Beats

"Modular Beats is a labour of love of Roger Grønberg, a sound designer from Norway who specialises in physical modelling and sound invention.

In today's world of routine beats you need something to stick out from the crowd. Modular Beats is full of stand-out beats and kits made from pure analog sources. You will be amazed by the diversity and invention the can be squeezed out of these huge, wonderful machines.

The idea behind the project was to make a usable, unique and fresh sounding drum and percussion library. To do that, no samples or drum machines have been used. The sounds and loops are 100% original and created using only modular synthesizers and analog monosynths. The basis of each sound is oscillators and noise generators. Over 25 GB of raw material and 4000 work hours have gone into this library..."

Full details here.

Dave Smith Tetra with Carry Case

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YM2149 + Midi

YouTube Published on May 2, 2012 by yukimizake

"YM2149 + Arduino + MIDI + Logic = chiptune.

Schematics : http://electronicfields.wordpress.com/?attachment_id=128

I know, I'm not a cameraman. :)

Arduino source code : http://pastebin.com/BzaMhtuj"

108 Buchla 296e Freeze

YouTube Published on May 2, 2012 by 7thDanSound

"The envelope freeze function of the 296e is pretty cool. But hard to explain. Here I try to show some of it.

www.niklaswinde.com"

EMW WCS-1 Analog Synthesizer

YouTube Published on May 2, 2012 by psprojectbrazil

"Little demo of one of the many sounds that can be generated by our WCS-1 Synthesizer."

http://www.electronicmusicworks.com/

Video of Retronyms' Drum Deranger for Miselu (Early Demo)

Video of Retronyms' Drum Deranger for Miselu (Early Demo) from Miselu on Vimeo.

"We finally had a chance to sit down with John-Paul Walton (co-founder of Retronyms) to have him showcase the early version of the XOX Drum Deranger. This video doesn't include all the final features and polish yet, but can provide you an idea of the final product that Retronyms is building for the neiro. It is only the first device they are bringing to the neiro with much more to come."

See this post for the intro video on Miselu with details.

Grassi

flickr By Meng Qi

"Circuit : Peter B
PCB : Meng Qi
mengqimusic.com

Super playable and player can actually compose, make notation, practice and play the same piece again later on it.
And there is so many sounds to discover.

One of my fav builds."

pure Yamaha AN1x (1997)

pure Yamaha AN1x (1997) by RetroSound II
"(c) single sound demo by RetroSound with some self-programmed and factory sounds from the Yamaha AN1x (1997)"

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Radikal Technologies Spectralis 2

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Analog Mini Truck Bass Bin ripper ricter tipper! Turn your neighbor to Jack tripper wit tha big boom bipper zipper

Analog Mini Truck Bass Bin ripper ricter tipper! Turn your neighbor to Jack tripper wit tha big boom bipper zipper from CircuitsOverAll on Vimeo.

"CGS VCO, SERGE 1973 VCF, SERGE D.U.S.G., CGS René Schmitz VCA" Cardboard modular.

CGS VCO, SERGE 1973 vcf, SERGE D.U.S.G. from CircuitsOverAll on Vimeo.

Moduluxxx 2012 Petting Zoo Video

Moduluxxx 2012 from Alex White on Vimeo.

"Walk through of Sample And Hold Petting Zoo"

You'll find some pics on Moduluxxx.

Hartmann Neuron VS Boxed

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"Hartmann Neuron VS, NEW, original package with dvd, cd, NUKE controller, all manuals, usb cable, warranty card. Unique neural synthesis. Free shipping worldwide."

Tchaikovsky Nutcraker Suite Ⅴ Arabian Dance Synthesizer

YouTube Published on May 2, 2012 by nsk7PmMxVUY

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Vermona Perfourmer MKii Video Overview

YouTube Published on May 2, 2012 by canecreek00

"Perfourmer Basic Overview and Modes."

AudioCubes and Saurus: Perfect Pairing

YouTube Published on May 2, 2012 by Percussa

"Screencast on how to use the AudioCubes together with Saurus, the new Virtual Analog synthesizer of Tone2. Of course, We'd like to thank Mark Mosher for making this great screencast"

Livid Instruments Builder V2

YouTube Published on May 2, 2012 by lividTV

"Brain v2 expands the original Brain with a lot more functionality. We've added the Brain v2 Bus Board that make it easy to connect your controls to the Brain. We expanded LEDs from 48 to 192 with added circuitry for extra brightness. Encoders can now be used with led encoder ring support. RGB LEDs can also be used to greatly enhance your possibilities. We've also added a 5v power jack for standalone operation without a computer. Velocity sensitive pads and can also be used with version 2."

KORG Poly-800 Commercial

YouTube Uploaded by LambShanks on Jun 23, 2010

"Japanese commercial for the KORG Poly-800 synthesizer. Awesome."

I thought I posted this one before but couldn't find it. There you have it.

Found this one as well:

キー子のアナクロ・レビュー（弐）　KORG POLY800

Uploaded by komadomoon on Sep 19, 2011