MATRIXSYNTH: Tuesday, June 5, 2012


Tuesday, June 05, 2012

MMTA SUMMER SYNTHFEST 2012 Pics by MATRIXSYNTH

MMTA SUMMER SYNTHFEST 2012

And my set of pics. :) This wraps up MATRIXSYNTH's direct coverage of the event. If you have pics, video or audio, please feel free to send it in. See the MMTA SYNTHFEST 2012 label for all posts on the event including a couple of video walk-throughs. There's a lot to see in this set but don't miss the slick plexi-glass modular cases by James Husted of Synthwerks, the Din Sync Dr. Protomonger, the new Mattson SQ16 Sequencer which will be available in Euro by Division 6, and of course the massive MATRIXSYNTH Banner! Now that's synth bling. You can find the full list of exhibitors in this post.

http://www.mostlymodular.com/

PS, on some browsers, Flickr embedding will sometimes cause your mouse to wig out and disappear. If this happens, move your invisible mouse to the edge of the screen and hit the esc key. It should come back. You can then click on the top of the browser and refresh the page to get things back to normal. It's annoying but the slideshow is worth it imo. You might want to view this one full screen. If you want to skip it and go straight to Flickr though, here's a link.

MMTA SUMMER SYNTHFEST 2012 - Shannon Overman Roach & George Mattson


via Shannon Overman Roach on Facebook

"This right here is the inventor of the keytar. And I'm holding the first ever keytar invented." Read about the Syntar on Carbon111's site here, and of course check out the Syntar label below.

Shannon is the Executive Director of Pacific Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences aka NARAS.


I have a couple of good shots of George and Shannon coming up in the next post. Remember you can track all of he event's posts via the MMTA SYNTHFEST 2012 label.

MMTA SUMMER SYNTHFEST 2012 - Mr. AcidMachine


YouTube Uploaded by matrixsynth on Jun 4, 2012

Prototype Dr.DrumSet drum machine by Mr.AcidMachine. It's based on the Roland TR-808 and TR-606. It sounds really nice. One cool featured that he showed me later and unfortunately I did not capture on video was the ability to tunes the metal oscillators for the cymbal, hihats, and cowbell at the same time with just one knob. You can get some really cool effects going while the rhythm is playing. Note the distorted synth sounds at :37 are coming from Vidgod which I pan to for a sec.

Update: above I initially stated that you could tune all sounds with one knob. That was my mistake. The knob tunes the metal oscillators for the cymbal, hihats, and cowbell at the same time. It makes for a really cool effect.

MMTA SUMMER SYNTHFEST 2012 - Hans Lindaur - The Missing Link


YouTube Uploaded by matrixsynth on Jun 4, 2012

This is a follow-up to my twelve minute walkthrough, but only two minutes, and it starts with Hans Lindaur of wifimidi.com/ (aka Jabrudian Industries LLC), makers of The Missing Link wireless OSC to MIDI device. You can find more info on the device at wifimidi. In short you can connect your iOS device to it wirelessly and use it to transmit OSC or OSC to MIDI messages to your external gear. Many of my iPad editors for TouchOSC are mapped to The Missing Link for wireless control. You'll find other templates on their site.

In the video you'll also see the rare Technosaurus Effexon effects unit, Microcon synth, and two Cyclodon sequencers. To the right you will see a custom break-0ut box Hans built for the units. The video moves on to Larry Kleinke aka Computer Controlled's table and back around to Vidgod aka Gary Bauder and the Cosmic Tumblers.

MMTA SUMMER SYNTHFEST 2012 - John L Rice

YouTube Uploaded by matrixsynth on Jun 4, 2012 Update: updated the gear featured:

Just a brief flyover of John L Rice's monster modular system. The 5U system features Modcan, Moon Modular (aka The Lunar Experience), STG, Synthesizers.com, COTK, a Cynthia Zeroscillator, Synthesis Technology aka MOTM, Happy Nerding – Super Sawtor, Oakley/Krisp1 – Croglin VCF, and MegaOhm - CdS VCF/A. You can also see a Sequentix Cirklon and a Novation Supernova racked. The video also features his eurorack system including Modcan – Touch Sequencer, Synth Tech – (all available!) 340, 350, 560, 580, Malekko/Wiard – NoiseRing, Circuit Abbey – Unify, TipTop – frames, uZeus, drum modules etc.

Remember to see the MMTA SYNTHFEST 2012 label for more.

http://www.mostlymodular.com/

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L-1 Quad VCA


via Aleksei Laman on Eurorack Synthesizers Facebook

TRASH_AUDIO Synth Event 12


via TRASH_AUDIO

"We will constantly update this page as manufacturers and artists confirm. Tickets will be available in the following weeks.

TRASH_AUDIO is hosting Synth Event 12 at the Empty Bottle in Chicago, IL on Sunday July 29th 2012. We’ll have a Synth Market with manufacturers during the day where they will be offering their wares at special prices, and later in the evening we’ll have modular performances.

Performances
Alessandro Cortini
Richard Devine
Lichens (Rob Lowe)
Keith Fullerton Whitman

Synth Market Manufacturers
4ms
Gear-Track
The Harvestman
Make Noise
STG Soundlabs
Tip Top Audio
Topobrillo

Tickets – On Sale Soon…
$25 – Day Pass
$15 – Performances
$15 – Synth Market

- Facebook Event"

::vtol:: smuta synth - dual BBD madness

::vtol:: smuta synth from ::vtol:: on Vimeo.

based on circuit bent behringer BUF300 and UC200

http://samoletuvvp.narod.ru/vto/diy/smuta.html





Innerclock Systems Sync-Gen IILS: Serial # 001 Ships

via chrisso on Muff's

"I just received my IILS module from Innerclock.
I don't have any Cwejman, but IILS build quality is beyond Cyclebox II standard.
Design/looks are like MN Rene on steroids. Puts me in mind of H R Giger's Alien meets sophisticated technical drawing.
Packaging is luxurious.
But the main thing is, you install it in your rack, launch the included software, and it works first time.
I'm syncing a Buchla format Eardrill Morphun to Ableton."

via the Innerclock blog

Kebu - Blade Runner/Day One (Live @ Dynamo, Turku, 5.5.2012)


YouTube Published on Jun 5, 2012 by kebunator

"This medley started up the Kebu concert at Dynamo-klubi:
- Vangelis: Blade runner (main titles)
- Kebu: Day one

The song is performed using only analog synthesizers, either played live or sequenced. Equipment used in this song: Arp Odyssey Mk II, Korg Micro-preset M500, Korg PE-2000, Korg Polysix, Roland Alpha Juno, Roland Juno 60, Touched-by-sound DRM1, Oberheim Matrix 6R, Yamaha RM1x (only for MIDI sequencing), Behringer DDX3216, Lexicon MPX500, as well as a midi patchbay and additional preamps for my mixer."

NED Synclavier - Exemples FM


YouTube Published on Jun 5, 2012 by jbfairlight

"Exemples de sons de Synclavier II, merci a Eric pour sa coopération !"

Sound Lab Mark II Driven By Sequencer


YouTube Published on Jun 5, 2012 by theraywilsonshow

"Hi All, Ray Wilson of Music From Outer Space here. I set the sequencer controls for the heart of the sun... Just kidding but I did set it for a sequence you're probably very familiar with (E-G-A-G-D-C-D-E). In any case I had been asked to put up a video demoing the Sound Lab Mark II actually making sound instead of just me droning on about it so this is straight from the Sound Lab Mark II. It's a little long perhaps even boring at times but it goes through a number of timbres and effects that the Sound Lab Mark II can make. It's a great project and a really nice little synthesizer. The Sound Lab Mark II Project can be found here: http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/index.php?MAINTAB=SYNTHDIY&PROJARG=SOU...

The surgeon general has determined that listening to this demo will NOT make your arms as hairy as mine are. Yes, I know my arms are hairy... I didn't ask for it they just came this way. I'm OK with it. They seem to work fine."

170BPM


YouTube Published on Jun 5, 2012 by kraftzug66

"my little play ...electribe emx+m/evolver bass synt"

ARP Odyssey MKII 2813 SN 1783

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Steiner Masters Touch - Rare Filter, CV Breath Controller SN 00199

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"This auction is for a good condition Steiner Masters Touch. Use it as an interface to control your (modular) synthesizer or use the nice expressive filter for your audio. This is a rare vintage unit. Both tubes however are new and have not been used for hygienic reasons. It has recently been gone over by a pro tech. Works like it should. Put some expression in your music! :-)"

Synton 202 Vocoder

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GenoQs Octopus

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EMS Pitch to Voltage & Random Voltage

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"- 2 EMS Modules -

Pitch to Voltage Converter

Random Voltage Generator

Vintage Originals from the 70-ties, Unique and FUN!!

This auction is for 2 vintage original EMS modules. Very rare units sold as accessoires to the Synthi AKS and VCS3 synthesizers but can be used with other (modular) synths and studio environments. Creative tools derived from the infamous Synthi 100 studio synthesizer. These 2 work well and have been gone over by a pro tech about a year ago. Super. What I like to mention is that the front panels have been filed off a few milimeters at the left and right ends. Probably to make them fit in better a rack. As you can see in the pictures this is not visible when rack mounted. The case is included."

Synton Fenix! Analog Modular Synthesizer

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"This auction is for the original Synton Fenix. Very rare unit (only about 75 made!) and in very good condition!! Just recently checked, tuned and calibrated. The Fenix started a new era in newer analog modulars and has made quite an impression(!). The 75 units have been spread all over the world and found there homes at elite synth heads and recording artist. This is something unique and fun to play..!

Included are a large number of high quality banana patch cables, power supply and the 2 manuals.

A direct descendant of the highly respected Synton 3000 modular synthesizer and the Syrinx lead synth, the Fenix offers traditional analog technology and innovative new features in a compact design.

Concept:
Designed with a fixed set of separate modules that need to be interconnected like a modular (like an Korg MS50 or Roland System 700).
There are 65 rotary controls at the upper half of the front panel and about 140 banana-sockets at the lower half. The unit is about 5 in deep, 19 in wide and 9 U high.

Modules:
Rather than creating identical modules, almost every module is different from the other. This means that every LFO and Envelope Generator (and most mixers, VCO's, VCF's etc.) has different controls and in/outs."

METASONIX TM-6 Vacuum-Tube Multimode Filter

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"For sale is the rare, bizarre, and surprisingly versatile METASONIX TM-6 Vacuum-tube Multimode Filter. I've owned this unit since 2006 and it is in pristine condition, as it was lovingly used in a very clean studio. Included is an AC power adaptor.

I've used a lot of filters over the years, but I can honestly say the TM-6 is the most unique one I've ever owned. On an 808 kick, the vacuum tube gives a really nice warmth that doesn't break up the sound unless you want it to, while the filter can be used quite surgically if need be -- I often used it to bring out the chest-smashing part of upper-lows on a kick drum.

The TM-6 works great with samples, synths, guitars, and whatever you throw at it. The filter resonance can be incredibly intense, like a wild scream or a weird extra layer, depending on taste. Using the TM-6 with CVs really opens up the possibilities as well, and I had great success with tuning the resonance along with basslines for wall-of-sound type textures."

METASONIX TM-1 vacuum tube Waveshaper / Ringmodulator

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"For auction is the very rare, bizarre, and unique METASONIX TM-1 Waveshaper / Ringmodulator. I have been the only owner of this unit since 2004, and it is in pristine condition as it was only used it in the studio. Included is an AC power adaptor.

This is one of those pieces of gear that never fails to surprise and/or weird-out anyone that uses it. Paired with a feedback loop and a modest modular synthesizer, you can pretty much make a noise album with just those pieces (I mean that in the best way possible). It's also really fun to use the Ringmod as an additional oscillator of sorts... it has a nice death ray quality to it that sounds amazing with simple, single oscillator leads and trebly, icy guitar stuff."

EMS SYNTHI Vids by NoiseSwarm

Searching for the Sweet Spot

YouTube Published on May 14, 2012 by NoiseSwarm

"EMS Synthi A gets sequenced @1 volt per octave from the Doepfer MAQ 16/3 without the use of any special interface or cable, (the hi level inputs, on the synthi, alter the pitch spread enough to compensate for the uneven voltage ratio)"

3 Legged FLY by Stomachlining

Published on May 7, 2012 by NoiseSwarm

"Doepfer MAQ 16/3 sequencer sends control voltage to the EMS AKS while the KS keyboard sequence compounds those voltages as the synthi's joystick alters the frequencies further"

FILL'r Up by Stomachlining

Published on Apr 15, 2012 by NoiseSwarm

"EMS Synthi AKS gets controled voltage from the DOEPFER MAQ 16/3 sequencer at the same time the DOPE MAQ sends midi out to the Kurzweil K2500RS for drums & bass....but the synthi's joy stick has the last word"

Hedera Helix

Hedera Helix from Pauk on Vimeo.

First video using the modular in my setup.



via Pau Cabruja on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Little Phatty Guts From the Factory Floor


via Moog Music Inc. on Facebook

"Little Phatty Guts. #FromTheFactoryFloor http://bit.ly/IIugW6 http://instagr.am/p/LdZnmxkY8Y/"

MacBeth micromac Final Electrical Test


via Ken MacBeth on Facebook

"....after days of work- I built up this prototype of the micromac desktop/3U unit. Thios is the final electrical test prototype that will be fired up this morning! T- Minus a couple of hours and counting!..."

"All connectors attached. All functions as predicted. Sound is astonishing! New set of clothes for it tommorow! HoRRibLe vID tO FOLLow!!"

macbethstudiosystems.com/

WerkBench walkthrough tutorial

In case you missed it, the video has been re-uploaded and embedded in this post.

Elektron Machinedrum MKII SPS-1 UW +Drive w/ TM-1

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Cambio de cintas al Mellotron


YouTube Published on Jun 3, 2012 by Elianitable

"Momento en que Ernesto Romeo y Hernán Baldi cambian las cintas del Mellotron, en el marco del Synth meeting realizado en Estudio La Siesta del Fauno, en Buenos Aires, Argentina, el día 2 de Junio de 2012. Las "nuevas cintas" (tienen mas de 30 años) son de Claudio Real."

Note the EMS VC3S Putney.

A hidden house in the mountains - EMS SYNTHI E Self Playing Patch


A hidden house in the mountains by Georgios Karamanolakis

"Self playing patch at 26 /05/12.

EMS synthi E
(rvrb,delay).

No post/effects or editing , one take."

Nord Drum - Virtual Analog Drum Synthesizer


YouTube Uploaded by NordKeyboards on Jan 10, 2012

"Nord Drum - 4 Channel Virtual Analog Drum Synthesizer, introduced January 19th at the 2012 NAMM Show in Anaheim.
See: http://www.nordkeyboards.com/main.asp?tm=Products&clpm=Nord_Drum for more info and additional sound demos!

Music by Boska (http://soundcloud.com/boskamusic)"

XW-G1 Workshop OVERVIEW


YouTube Published on Jun 5, 2012 by casiosynthesizer

XW-G1 Workshop SOUND EDITING

Published on Jun 5, 2012 by casiosynthesizer

XW-G1 Workshop STEP SEQUENCER, PHRASE SEQUENCER, ARPEGGIATOR

Published on Jun 5, 2012 by casiosynthesizer

Casio XW-G1s on eBay

CASIO SYNTHESIZER THINK TANK 2012


YouTube Published on Jun 4, 2012 by casiosynthesizer

For the German speakers out there.
via retrosound72

Korg Z1 "Giant REZ Sweep" Demo

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YouTube Published on Jun 5, 2012 by synthartist69

Buchla improv: The Ground is Moving


YouTube Published on Jun 5, 2012 by djangosfire

"Buchla improv: 'The Ground is Moving'"

Sequence starts at :46.

New Exclusively Analogue E-Mu Modular For Sale

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"This system was built by Exclusively Analogue earlier this year and is based on the classic 1970s Emu Modular design. It is serial number 4 of 10, is in as new condition, and further details are available on

PPG WAVETERM SCOPE WAVE PATTERN SCREEN

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"This is a 1980s PPG WAVETERN scope or screen that shows wave patterns of the Wave 2.3 Synthesizer..."

EML ELECTROCOMP MODEL 200 Modular System

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"This is a very rare and unusual synth. Only a few hundred EML200's were made. This EML200 synthesizer is a vintage synth fanatics dream come true. Its capable of sounding like nothing else we have ever heard. It's the perfect cross between a musical patchable synth like a Moog or ARP 2600 and RAW test equipment - great for someone who needs really science fiction sound effects, drones or crazy tones - oscillator sweeps, pings, bleeps, huge reverberating swells, clangy metallic sounds, harsh noises, you name it! The tone of this EML200 is very different from that of any other manufacturer. It can be raw, nasty and harsh but also pure and floaty. Nothing we know of sounds spacier than this things spring reverb! Great for the experimental musician or sound designer / noisician. It's a great stand alone unit but also makes a terrific companion to the EML-101 and other Electrocomp products (which we can supply you with as well), or, cross patch it with your other modular gear for variety! It's also a really unique processing tool. There's a mic preamp for you to patch external sounds through the electro comp, high pass and low pass filters, TWO ring modulators, 3 oscillators, and more:

-Master oscillator with extended frequency range
sine, triangle, square wave outputs (2 each)
noise source (2 outs)
course and fine frequency knobs
-VCO no 1
center frequency
2 swing (frequency modulation) knobs
2 swing input jacks
2 outs
-VCO no 2
center frequency
2 swing (frequency modulation) knobs
2 swing input jacks
2 outs
-Spring Reverb
input
depth
gain
2 outs
-Switch - switches between 2 input signals
A on time
A gain
B on time
B gain
ins for A and B
2 outs
pulse input for external clocking
-High Pass Filter
-Low Pass Filter
-Wave Shaper
-Sample and Hold "sampler", in and 2 outs
-Envelope generator
attack
decay
rate
duration
envelope output
carrier and modulator ins
modes: manual, auto, ring modulation, amplitude modulation
manual push button
pulse input for external triggering
-Mixers and Pan
6 channel mixer
gain for each channel
2 sets of 3 ins with pan for each set
left, stereo and right outputs (2 each)
-Ring Modulator # 2
modulator and carrier ins
gain
2 outs
-Microphone amplifier
2 ins
hi, med and lo outs
gain knob"

Jen Sx1000 Analogue Synthesizer Mono Synth

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"Not in the best cosmetic condition but it works fine.The wooden laminate has been painted black but can be replaced. Some of the knob covers are missing and a couple of the pots are a bit scratchy so need a clean or replacing. Please make sure you understand this before bidding. Other than that a truly decent analogue mono synth. Excellent at lead sounds and a nice action to the keyboard."

Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter SN 563067

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Kurzweil K2000 SN 9207106019 OS 3.87 4MB RAM

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Korg Radias Rackmount Synthesizer SN 007644

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Access Virus B SN E 10005418

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Sammich SID 8 bit desktop synthesizer

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Roland D-70 Super LA synthesizer SN BD35399

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