IDOW & MATRIXSYNTH Modular Pic of the Week - Week 30 Contest Winner!

"Our thirtieth & final winner of the Modular Pic of the Week contest goes to Damon Mar, for his 'Modular Dream.'

Mar, of Kansas-based electronic music instrument company Marsynth, composes and performs various genres of electronic music, including ambient and experimental, with his current-controlled modular system. Influences include the pioneering works by Morton Subotnick, Oscar Sala, Klaus Shulze, and Eliane Radigue. Photo shot with Canon T2i and Rokinon 8mm fisheye.

Check out Mar's music on Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/adamon

We'd like to give a big thanks and congratulations to Damon Mar for his submission!

This is the 30th and final week of a 30-week contest. For more info on the upcoming 'I Dream of Wires' documentary, be sure to see the trailer and IndieGoGo fund raising campaign here.

See the IDOW label for all posts pertaining to the film including the weekly contest winners.

We'd like to offer our sincere thanks for everyone who submitted photos to the contest; We've seen some amazing systems and beautiful, creative photos - it has been a pleasure! We will be voting on the final Top5 photos from the 30 contest winners in the coming weeks. [Top5 winners: One of these photos will be selected as an official IDOW T-shirt design, and all 5 will be printed as a postcard set. T-Shirts and postcard sets are available as part of IDOW's IndieGoGo fund raising packages. Top5 winners will also receive a complimentary T-Shirt + postcard set.]"

The Haxor by Zerosum Inertia 5725 Dual Control Pentode

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Two input, one output distortion.

Crumar Orchestrator demo

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YouTube Published on May 27, 2012 by SynthManiaDotCom

"Demo of the Crumar Multiman (aka Orchestrator in the USA), a classic multi-instrument keyboard / synth from 1975. Great Solina-esque strings, solid bass, decent piano and clavichord, and brass with filter controllable by pedal"

Update: this one is currently up for auction here.

White sun thide

YouTube Published on May 27, 2012 by Ebotronix

"Moog FreqBox (4x) chords and sequence
Voyager (Noises) to
Ibanez swell flanger B Murf to Boss SL 20
Euroracker :
4ms Peg RCD
Analogue Systems 4x RS 110
Doepfer 4x A 134 pan by A 143-9
foh choices
Make Noise Maths Moddemix QMMG Wogglebug
Malekko Jag
Moog CP251
SSL Modulation Orgy
Toppobrillo Sportmoulator
Logic Sequence via 2x Kenton Pro 2000II
Ultrabeat Drum"

Having fun with Suonoio and Buchla Skylab

YouTube Published on May 27, 2012 by Oxix52

"I have the Suonoio going in to the 207e preamp with the envelope follower driving the sequencer and the 292e. Fun combo."

Rheyne - 5/27/12 - Live Jam #46

YouTube Published on May 27, 2012 by RheyneMusic

"Download or stream the audio at SoundCloud: http://snd.sc/JOvWMs

A live looping improv jam with a Fender Rhodes, Moog Prodigy, and an Akai MPD26 controlling a custom kit in NI's Kontakt. An iPod Touch is controlling the reverb mix on the Rhodes through Lemur, and the first loop from the Rhodes is recorded in Ableton's looper controlled by a MIDI Fighter 3D. A Novation Launchpad is controlling the recording and playback of loops in Ableton Live. An MXR Wylde Overdrive is connected to the Rhodes. All audio is passed through a PreSonus 1818VSL connected to a Macbook Pro running Ableton Live.

All loops are recorded live."

Bent

Bent from Jennie Feyen on Vimeo.

A short documentary about circuit bending starring Chad Jane and Adem Kerimofski. Shot in Perth, Australia.

Directed by: Jennie Feyen
Cinematography by: Goran Martinovic
Sound by: Anne McKenzie
Edited by: Jennie, Goran and Anne

*Shown as part of the 2012 WAMi Music Film Showcase

Derek Holzer--Circuit Bending & Beyond: Build Your Own Instrument by Maren Sextro

Derek Holzer--Circuit Bending & Beyond: Build Your Own Instrument by Maren Sextro from macumbista on Vimeo.

Filmmmaker Maren Sextro created this portrait of me for Groove.de in May 2012. Together, we visited the flea market and my studio, and spoke about my approach to sound, performance, "circuit bending" (a term I rarely use to describe my own constructions), DIY electronics and self-education.

Tuned Cave Stalactites

Tuned Cave Stalactites from lance iden on Vimeo.

normal noises processed by tuned cave stalactites

Mini-Case Patch

Mini-Case Patch from cv slime 800 on Vimeo.

Experimenting with 2 Doepfer A-199 Spring Reverbs. I keep them outside a case so that I can play them by hand - sort of like a stereo Knas Moisturizer! I found that if you place the tanks against one another, each will ring the other slightly. Here I also placed them on the body of an acoustic bass to see if that would make them pick up addition vibrations (probably didn't make a difference though :) The main sound comes from a Cwejman VM-1 but it is sent into the reverbs at different points in the path, then the feedback outputs of the A-199s are mixed with a uLFO and go back into the VM-1 through the external audio input. The notes and pitches are activated by a Moog EP-2 expression pedal through a Doepfer A-177-2 External Foot Controller module.

I Dream of Wires Gallery of Gear

Full set on Facebook

Pictured:

Top: "A unique Buchla at OCAD University in Toronto." I believe that's Orphx's Christina Sealey.

Bottom: "PPG Waveterm...only 300 made!"

Rolend System 100M 191-J Modular Synthesizer and Keybord

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1976 OBERHEIM TVS-1 SN 0240

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"For your consideration is this vintage 1976 Oberheim TVS-1 "Polyphonic" analog synthesizer. This very early production example, serial number 0240, is in very nice all original condition, works perfectly, and sounds incredible. This rare synth includes both original expander voice modules, and comes with the upgraded optional mini-sequencer. This completely intact synth was recently purchased from the original owner, so take advantage of this rare opportunity to buy an un-circulated Oberheim keyboard and become the proud new owner of an incredibly classic analog synth.

Oberheim's first compact, programmable, and polyphonic synth features: (2) SEM modules coupled together, a 37-note keyboard, and an analog sequencer with the famous Oberheim Sample/Hold feature.

With an unbelievably rich and sub-harmonic analog expression, Portishead, Depeche Mode, and Vangelis would all agree that the TVS-1 is an irreplaceable instrument in a completely unique and small (26″ w x 10″ h x 19″ d, 45 lbs.) package.

This synth includes the original cover and original oval power cable."

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Yamaha CS-5 SN 5433

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ARP Odyssey MkIII 2823

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"Unlike earlier models, this version includes 1/4" outputs, XLR outputs for a more professional level of patching"

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LIVEWIRE Dual Cyclotron V 2.0

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"The Dual Cyclotron is a 'pair of non-concentric, asymmetrical low frequency semi-periodic resonators (or cyclotrons) controlling a subordinate pseudo-random voltage generator". It can go really slow, or into the audio range, making it a wild sounding FM'd oscillator or useful for slowing evolving drones. I believe these are out of production at the moment. Comes with original box."

HEL0

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"Say hello, Z3000..."

Roland GR-700 - Back, MIDI Input Mod & Memory Mod

Roland GR-700 MIDI INPUT Analog Synthesizer - Bach 2-Part Invention

YouTube Published on May 27, 2012 by WayneJoness

"http://www.joness.com/gr300/GR-700.htm This GR-700 has the rare, MIDI Input modification. What can you do with a GR-700 that has this modification? I use Digital Performer to play a sequence of Bach's 2-part invention in E minor, incorporating program changes to call up various patches. The internal sounds are the original GR-700 factory patches, and the cartridge sounds are the second generation factory patches."

Roland GR-700 Analog Guitar Synthesizer with MIDI INPUT Mark Tsurata Modification

Published on May 27, 2012 by WayneJoness

"http://www.joness.com/gr300/GR-700.htm Roland engineer Mark Tsurata created a MIDI Input modification for the Roland GR-700 programmable analog guitar synthesizer. This is a very, very rare modification. This video clip gives you all the details on how the modification works, and how to access the MIDI IN paramaters."

Roland GR-700 Analog Guitar Synthesizer with MIDI INPUT with Memory Expansion

Published on May 27, 2012 by WayneJoness

"http://www.joness.com/gr300/GR-700.htm This video clip shows how a Roland M-64C memory cartridge can be used with the Roland GR-700 to expand the external memory from 64 patches to 256 patches!"

Synth Magic Polychrome basic demo of some of the sounds.

YouTube Published on May 27, 2012 by SPFXsynthesisers

"Instrument based on the Farfisa Polychrome-Lots of extra features added such as LFO's on all sections, full effects section,autopanners, velocity to vibrato,filter, tremolo etc.
Available at www.synthmagic.co.uk"

Justin Walter - Western Tears & WerkBench for iPad

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YouTube Published on May 20, 2012 by treasurecharger

"Brooklyn-based musician, Justin Walter, improvising with his Electronic Valve Instrument, a loop pedal, and Bolasol's new app Werkbench.

Listen to Justin's amazing ambient release, Dark Matter, here: http://music.justinwalter.net"

Justing Walter playing WerkBench

Published on May 25, 2012 by GreyThing

"Bolasol's newest app, WerkBench, being played by Justin Walter. WerkBench is available in the app-store:
[WerkBench - Bolasol, Inc.]

All sounds are sampled from the Electronic Valve Instrument (EVI), which is a unique vintage analog synth with trumpet-style controls."


"WerkBench is a new kind of beatbox that is part loop pedal, part drum machine, and 100% beat-making magic.

Turn any sound into amazing music!

WerkBench's unique power comes from two live-sampling step sequencers that record sounds directly into 16 step patterns, allowing you to build fresh beats in seconds!

WerkBench features:

--"Fancy Controls" (pitch, lowpass filters, envelopes, and more!)

--Edit pitch and levels independently for each step!

--Funky lo-fi tape echo for spacey effects with a sweet real-time visualizer.

--Save and load loops.

--Export loops and recordings via Audio Copy, iTunes file sharing, and email.

--MIDI sync and MIDI trigger modes.

We hope you love it!"

iTunes:
WerkBench - Bolasol, Inc.

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shruthi 4 pole mission 4pm

YouTube Published on May 27, 2012 by heodesalciphron

"just built !"

1999 Interview with Bob Moog During His Big Briar Days

"In honor of Bob Moog’s birthday, here is a never-before-seen interview with Bob from 1999. This is during the period when he ran his theremin company Big Briar, before he acquired the rights to the Moog Music name and began producing new synthesizers. Bob was kind enough to grant an interview with Asa over e-mail, and it is interesting today to see how far Moog Music has come since its humble beginnings as Big Briar.

Q : What do you think of the current revival of Moog synthesizers in pop music?

A : For me its a very gratifying phenomenon. Back in the sixties and seventies, our instruments had the reputation for the best sound, while our competitors instruments had the reputation for more bells and whistles. At that time we made the decision to build instruments that would be favored by musicians with really good ears. It has taken a while for the world community of musicians to understand just how important it is to have really good analog sound, but now they do. So I think that the current revival of the Moog Sound is the result of musicians learning to be really discriminating about sound quality."

You'll find the interview at http://mountvalley.net/mv/

Buenos Aires Synth Gathering

via Nicolás Dinapoli Fariña on
The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"There has been a synth meeting in Buenos Aires. Here in this group you'll find some pics and videos."

Fenix II - Quick Test

YouTube Published on May 27, 2012 by MechaSeb76

Lell U.D.S. UDS vintage soviet Drum Machine

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"Here is very cool two channels analog drum synthesizer, produced in USSR... This synth has really warm and clean analog sound of 80-s.

Check this video:"


Published on Mar 29, 2012 by antistatic81

"Lell UDS" - analog drum synth, made in USSR, mid 80-s

Moog Source goes to Berlin School

YouTube Published on May 27, 2012 by Ascent68

"A demo of my Moog Source (old Berlin school)"

Circuit Bent Barbie Bride Styling Head by freeform delusion

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YouTube Published on May 27, 2012 by eecouk

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Talking Barbie Bride Styling Head

switched 1/4inch jack output
two blue nipple LEDs
pitch up/down control
switchable photocell pitch down control

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Yamaha CS10 SN 1428

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Roland CSQ 600 Digital CV/GATE Sequencer SN 182542

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Roland TB-303 Bassline Synthesizer with Chord Shift Scale Disk

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Roland MC 202 Analog Synthesizer

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Livewire Dual Cyclotron

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"Please watch videos of this muther.....:"


YouTube Uploaded by jamescigler on Aug 26, 2007

"A demo and description of the Livewire Dual Cyclotron synth module.
[Correction]
During the video I mention that we're listing to the sine wave output of the Dalek Modulator...it was actually the square wave. :p

http://felixinferious.blogspot.com/"


Uploaded by cray56 on Sep 13, 2006

"I just love the Dual Cyclotron :-)"

LOGAN / HOHNER STRING MELODY II

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"Logan String Melody II. Made in Italy and and also distributed by Hohner internationally so some are labelled Hohner or Logan String Melody.

This is a Logan branded model.

All of the keys work, although a few are slightly quieter than others, some feel a bit slacker and some feel a bit tighter than others. At the treble end there is a faint sound like a few keys are pressed down, however you cannot hear this when you begin to play.

The keyboard is split in the middle, with the lower half called Bass and the upper called Treble. There are three drawbar volume sliders for each of the three sounds in the Bass region. These are the red sliders in the photographs.

There are also three sliders for the three sounds tin the Treble region these are the blue sliders in the photographs.

The two left red sliders are a bit stiff and do stick sometimes. One of the red covers has come off, as can be seen from the photographs. The blue ones move fine. On the metal slider cover the are two slight dints.

It also has 5 preset sounds. These have push button switches, all work fine.

In back there is a single 1/4 inch audio output and a volume control pedal input.

It comes with original power supply. Some of these I have seen for sale in the past have been sold without the power cable and have been untested or have been butchered to have a newer style plug fitted. This is all original.

It comes in its own built in wooden case, the lid fully removes off. For condition of case please see pictures, it could do with recovering."

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ELBY DESIGNS AVRSYNTH

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"The AVRsynth 16-Bit is a monophonic "virtual analog" synthesizer that uses a 16-Bit processor, based on the Jarek Ziembicki design.

The AVRsytnh 16-Bit synthesis architecture is two DCO's, a DCF, and a DCA. There is also an LFO and an AR/ASR envelope generator."

Novation Bass Station Keyboard with Original Box

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Roland RS-09 SN 842964 with Original Case

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Korg Sigma XP-30 Monophonic Synthesizer 241645

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"This is the mid 70's Korg XP-30 Sigma Monophonic Synthesizer. Korg released this little gem in the mid 70's to huge acclaim- 30+ years later, it is still relevant. Featuring 37 keys, 11 preset instrument voices, 8 preset synth sounds, 10 effect controllers, and dual joysticks, there's virtually no limit on what you can come up with here. There is a blend knob that allows you to choose between any variance of instrument and synth sounds. The joysticks contol vibrato/pitch and LPF/HPF. With all of this control at your fingertips you are able to access everything from cool vintage analog tones to special effects. This Korg is in excellent condition. The tops of the joysticks were broken off when we got it(common)- they have been glued on and are holding but the bottom part of the sticks is long enough that you can use them even without the tips. There is also what looks like a small piee of key padding sticking out above the low C key- affects nothing. All the keys and buttons work as they should. This is your chanc to get your hands on one of the coolest synths of all time- the 70's Korg Sigma XP-30."

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Circuit Bent WCW Wrestling Sound FX unit by freeform delusion

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YouTube Published on May 27, 2012 by eecouk

"WCW Wrestling Sound FX unit

switched mini jack output
Blue LED
pitch up/down control

I put the unit through a delay towards the end

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Floating In Outer Space

YouTube Published on May 27, 2012 by synthypnosis

"BRUNO ENDER LEE - "Floating In Outer Space" - performed live by Bruno Ender Lee; May 27. 2012.
MacBeth M5N, ARP Odyssey, Synthesizers.com Studio-88, MiniMoog Voyager OS, Moog Little Phatty Stage II, Analogue Solutions Vostok, Korg Delta, Korg MS-2000, Roland Juno-60, Roland JP 8000, Absynth 4

composed, arranged & produced by Bruno Ender Lee; 2012 Velvet Voyage Productions

...special thanks to Bruno Stanek for the "Kennedy Space Center"-shirt & JampyKeys for inspiration from his clip "Into The Future" - take a look at the video-response..."

The end of everything (DSI Tetra + Plogue Bidule + Audacity)

YouTube Published on May 27, 2012 by GruithuisenCityMan
"Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie and this music. The music has been made with Plogue Bidule, a DSI Tetra and Audacity. Enjoy !"

Roland Jupiter 8 & Roland Jupiter 6 + Korg EMX1 "Gold Planet"

YouTube Published on May 27, 2012 by synthartist69

Buchla 262v Plunk Plunk

YouTube Published on May 26, 2012 by djangosfire

"Yet again, another patch variation featuring the Verbos 262v Harmonic Oscillator.

Clock from 259 mod osc, sent to a 281e channel into a 292c - 259 principle used to FM the 262v - 266e provides semi random sequences that are pumped into the 262v pitch and "Harmonic Scan" (drawn from the 259 clock and 281e transient out)."

Symphonix Evolution 1.90

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YouTube Published on May 26, 2012 by donf314

"This video explains some of the new features in our Symphonix Evolution iPad app. Symphonix Evolution makes it easy to enter music notation, edit MIDI files and work with external MIDI devices through a suitable interface. With wavetable synthesis and audio quality that rivals dedicated synth keyboards, Symphonix Evolution is perfect for taking your music on the road!

New features covered are the advanced MIDI settings, piano/instrument finger positions and the arpeggiator.

Check out http://www.vinclaro.com.au/ios/symphonix/symphonix.htm for more information or our blog at http://vinclaro.blogspot.com"

iTunes:
Symphonix Evolution Player - Vinclaro

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Tonelux V4 Roadster - moog

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