Thursday, June 21, 2012
Richard Lainhart, Morton Subotnick and I Dream of Wires Screening
"A note from Caroline Meyers (Richard's wife).
'Richard would have been so honored to have his name linked to that of Morton Subotnick for this July 7th concert. He often spoke of his reverence and admiration for the composer's works and I believe Silver Apples of the Moon was the inspiration for Richard to begin his explorations in electronic music.
That he did not live to see this day pains my heart, but I hope that the occasion and the admission price will encourage you to mark your calendar and attend this concert in his name, and in celebration of electronic music from the master.'"
The events:
July 7, 2012, 7:30pm
Works by Morton Subotnick and Richard Lainhart Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts
Pace University
3 Spruce Street, NYC
Admission: FREE
On July 7, Source of Uncertainty II presents a premiere performance of Energy Shapes by Morton Subotnick and excerpts from his legendary album Silver Apples of the Moon.
The July 7th concert's opening feature is The Orchestra of the Damned, by the late Richard Lainhart (1953-2011). The Orchestra of the Damned is a quadraphonic tape-work for the Buchla 200e analog modular synthesizer.
As Richard introduced the first audition of the piece on MatrixSynth (www.matrixsynth.com) in 2007, he said: "Friends: just in time for Halloween, a new piece for Buchla 200e and Continuum - The Orchestra Of The Damned...I played this live entirely with the Continuum - no sequencing or multitracking involved. I hope you enjoy it." [posted here]
In a review for Further Noise, Caleb Deupree says, "Orchestra of the Damned is cinematic with all of its texture changes, from sparse, quiet sounds to constant, siren drones, including a remarkable section reminiscent of the earliest electronic works from Cologne and Paris of the 1950s."
July 8, 2012, 6:00pm
Film screening of I Dream of Wires
including an interview with Richard Spectacle Theater
124 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn
Admission: $5
On July 8, ((audience)) will present a special screening of selections from I Dream of Wires, a forthcoming documentary on the modular synthesizer featuring interviews with manufacturers, collectors, designers and musicians.
The I Dream of Wires, screening will include an interview with Richard Lainhart.
Directed by Robert Fantinatto, I Dream of Wiresis a journey into the obscure but highly influential world of modular synthesizers. Learn how it revolutionized music from the pioneers that were there, why it quickly became obsolete, and how it has become all the rage again.
The film is currently in production; the directors will present a selection of raw footage and interviews. For more information, visit http://idreamofwires.org/.
The evening will also include short films by Liz Wendelbo with soundtracks by her Brooklyn-based synthesizer band, Xeno & Oaklander."
"About Richard Lainhart
Richard Lainhart was a composer, performer, and filmmaker based in New York. He studied composition and electronic music techniques with Joel Chadabe, a pioneer of electronic music and the designer of the Coordinated Electronic Music System at one time the largest integrated Moog synthesizer system in the world. From 1987-1990, Lainhart was the Technical Director for Intelligent Music, developers of innovative computer music software like M, Jam Factory, and UpBeat.
His compositions have been performed in the US, England, Sweden, Germany, Australia, and Japan. Recordings of his music have appeared on the Periodic Music, Vacant Lot, XI Records, ExOvo and Airglow Music labels and are distributed online via MusicZeit. As an active performer, Lainhart has appeared in public approximately 2000 times. Besides performing his own work, he has worked and performed with John Cage, David Tudor, Steve Reich, Phill Niblock, David Berhman, and Jordan Rudess, among many others. He has composed over 100 electronic and acoustic works, and has been making music for forty years. In 2008, he was commissioned by the Electronic Music Foundation to contribute a work to New York Soundscape.
Lainhart's animations and short films have been shown in festivals in the US, Canada, Germany, and Korea, and online at ResFest, The New Venue, The Bitscreen, and Streaming Cinema 2.0. His film "A Haiku Setting" won awards in several categories at the 2002 International Festival of Cinema and Technology in Toronto. In 2008, he was awarded a Film & Media grant by the New York State Council on the Arts for "No Other Time", full-length intermedia performance designed for a large reverberant space, combining live analog electronics with four-channel playback, and high-definition computer-animated film projection."
Use Audio Plugiator Tabletop Desktop Synthesizer
via this auction
"Installed on the plugiator are all 8 plug ins. These are all activated and all work fine. The four extra plug ins (Prodyssey, Pro-12, Fmagia and Drums 'n 'Bass) were all purchased at approx £39 each. The activation keys for all the plugins are written into the section at the back of the manual. If you ever have to reinstall them, the activation keys are all there. The Plugiator is registered to me as are the plug ins, but I will provide you with my log on details to the server so you can change the details to you and download new sounds etc.
Here is a quick description of each DSP plugin. Remember, each one of these has 100 presets installed! And also remember the Plugiator is not a static synthesizer. It loads plugins and so can be changed at any time to different sounds.
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Massive Hanging Modular Synth Wall Live Performance
Modular Synth Live Performance 1 from Gregg Wilson on Vimeo.
Live performance on my modular. No edits or overdubs. I adjusted levels and added some reverb and delay plugins afterwards to improve the mix. Let me know what you think.
Modular Synth Live Performance 2 from Gregg Wilson on Vimeo.
My second live modular piece exploring different forms of feedback. The main ambience is derived from a Stilton/Evin209 feedback matrix. Instead of using fx pedals the 4 channels of the Stilton send and return to a DAW running a single plugin on each channel which included 2 reverbs, a delay, and a tremolo effect. All audio recorded live, mixed in post. Let me know what you think.
Modular Synth Live Performance 3 from Gregg Wilson on Vimeo.
A projector, a slide guitar, and a modular synth.
Modular Synth Live Performance 4 from Gregg Wilson on Vimeo.
Electric guitar, drum machines, and modular
You might remember this one from this previous post.
A Visit to Cantos Calgary
TONY COPS (bandcamp) sends in some pic from a visit to Cantos. You can view the full gallery on Facebook here.
Pictured here:
ARP 2500
Vintage Buchla
Emu Modular
JSH Pro-Rhythum
via this auction
So, is it JSH or JHS?
Roland EG-101 Groove Keyboard with Built-in Speakers
via this auction
Pic of the power supply below. These supposedly have the same synth engine as the MC-303. The are pretty limited in programming. I always wondered if they could be edited on a deeper level via MIDI sysex or even MIDI CCs. If anyone knows, feel free to comment. A nice iPad editor could open it up if so. Part of me wanted one for the built in speakers and simplicity of it.
Update via pulseminus in the comments:
"yes, it can be done via sysex..see jjchop.wordpress.com or www.squest.com"
I'm not seeing the option to edit the oscillator wave shapes in either eidtor. They appear to give you access to the same controls on the front panel for remote access while working with your DAW.
Korg MonoPoly with Synthwood Case & Synhouse MIDI
via this auction
"Comes with Synhouse's MIDIJack installed. The original (cheap) cabinet has been replaced by a beautiful maple quilted cabinet made by Synthwood - the pictures don't do it justice. Extra parts included: 2x original knobs; a Korg Polysix CHORUS board; and a Korg Polysix control board for the CHORUS. These boards were taken out of a working Polysix many years ago and I have no idea if they work or not - it is very likely that these boards do not work any longer and may be in need of repair. At some point I wanted to add the Polysix's CHORUS effect to the MP, but never got around to doing it. So here they are in case you are interested in doing the mod. Comes with a copy of the manual and MIDIJack's docs."
Circuit Bent Casio SA-9 Keyboard by freeform delusion
YouTube Published on Jun 21, 2012 by eecouk
"Casio SA-9
mono mini jack output
blue & green LED
Pitch down control
Distortion/Feedback oscillation control
Two Way glitch/randomness switch
switchable noise mod with control knob - this also gives the glitch/random mods more madness when switched on"
freeform-delusion on eBay
fraAngelico Dubstep & Ambient Demos
fraAngelico Dubstep DEMO from standuino on Vimeo.
This is an Dubstep Demo on Standuino fraAngelico true digital Arduino chip based synth.
Different combinations of the 4 big buttons make different sounds. You can full edit and save these sounds!
The audio is recorded directly from the source.
more information: http://www.standuino.eu/devices/instruments/fra-angelico/
to buy: http://www.standuino.eu/buy/buy-fraangelico/
fraAngelico features:
-size: 11 x 7 x 4 cm
-MIDI input (MIDI Through by special cable)
-5 knobs
-3 switch menu buttons
-4 big performance buttons
-1 volume knob
-grain synthesis
-true digital LFO
-envelope
-8 presets (4 user, 4 factory)
-input voltage: 9V
-Jack 3.5 output
fraAngelico Ambient DEMO from standuino on Vimeo.
This is an Ambient Demo on Standuino fraAngelico true digital Arduino chip based synth.
Different combinations of the 4 big buttons make different sounds. You can full edit and save these sounds!
The audio is recorded directly from the source.
more information: http://www.standuino.eu/devices/instruments/fra-angelico/
to buy: http://www.standuino.eu/buy/buy-fraangelico/
fraAngelico features:
-size: 11 x 7 x 4 cm
-MIDI input (MIDI Through by special cable)
-5 knobs
-3 switch menu buttons
-4 big performance buttons
-1 volume knob
-grain synthesis
-true digital LFO
-envelope
-8 presets (4 user, 4 factory)
-input voltage: 9V
-Jack 3.5 output
follow-up to 2x Standuino fraAngelico + monotron + ableton with nanokey
The Green Studio
via The Green Studio on
The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
Waldorf Wave on the left.
Update: interesting note via Qwave in the comments: "The Waldorf WAVE panel is more upright then usual. So the two often failing pneumatic lifters were unlocked on one side (panel side most likely) and the panel is now hold upwards by something lying on the main housing in the back of the panel."
Update to Post Guidelines - MATRIXSYNTH-C and MATRIXSYNTH-P
For the posting guidelines see http://m.matrixsynth.com/p/how-to-post-on-matrixsynth.html
Doepfer A156 Dual Quantizer Basics
YouTube Published on May 2, 2012 by raulsworldofsynths
"Description and Overview of the Doepfer A156 Dual Quantizer Module. Basic features and Functions followed by demonstration of Basic Waveforms into Quantizer. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Doepfer A156 Dual Quantizer Modes of Operation
YouTube Published on May 2, 2012 by raulsworldofsynths
"Description and Overview of the Modes of Operation of the Doepfer A156 Dual Quantizer Module. A basic demonstration of the Major, Minor, and Chord modes. Continued in Doepfer A156 Dual Quantizer Modes of Operation Part Two. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Doepfer A156 Dual Quantizer Modes of Operation Part Two
YouTube Published on May 2, 2012 by raulsworldofsynths
"Continuation of the Modes of Operation of the Doepfer A156 Dual Quantizer Module. A basic demonstration of the +7,+6 and quint modes. Next Video Doepfer A156 More Voltage Sources, Transposing, and using triggers. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Doepfer A156 Dual Quantizer More CV Sources, Transposing, and triggers
YouTube Published on May 2, 2012 by raulsworldofsynths
"Continuing Exploration of the Doepfer A156 Dual Quantizer. This section examines using an Envelope as a CV source for the quantizer, transposing quantized sequences and triggers. Next Video Doepfer A156 More Voltage Sources, Transposing, and using triggers Part Two. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Doepfer A156 Dual Quantizer More CV Sources, Transposing, and triggers Part Two
YouTube Published on May 2, 2012 by raulsworldofsynths
"This section continues examining transposing quantized sequences and triggers.Also demonstration of quantizing a modulated CV source.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Also see:
Doepfer A189-1 VBM Voltage Controlled Bit Modifier Basics
Ring Modulation of Basic Waveforms with Doepfer A114 Ring Mod
Doepfer A131 VCA Intro
Doepfer A101-2- LPG Modes
Sample and Hold with Doepfer A148
Doepfer A118 Filtering with A120 VCF Low Pass Filter
Doepfer A110 Filtering with A101-2 and A120
Doepfer A110 VCO /A145 LFO-Pulse Width Modulation
Doepfer A110 VCO Features and Functions Tutorial
Doepfer A188-1 BBD Basics
SH1 Roland With Original Case
Synthesizer Watches
Pictured:
Teisco / Kawai 100f
Roland
Akai
Moog
Open Labs
DSI
KORG MS-20 SN 149201
via this auction
tokywax (RSS)
Roland D-50 Linear Synthesizer
via this auction
yousenditworks (RSS)
Redsound Darkstar Synth VOCODA with Original Box
Dazibao, the arpeggio - sequencer.m4v
YouTube Published on Jun 21, 2012 by HNMusiqueTV
"Dazibao is a music synthesizer which includes a powerful but easy and fast to program sequencer. This video presents the Arpeggio - Sequencer of Dazibao."
Octatrack Pro Tip #3 - Sampling and crossfader transitions
YouTube Published on Jun 21, 2012 by ElektronHQ
"A Machinedrum is being MIDI slaved to an Octatrack. The Octatrack samples the Machinedrum using one shot recorder trigs. The sampled loops are used for making smooth transitions when changing Machinedrum patterns.
Download the set used in this Pro Tip here:
http://files.elektron.se/pro-tip/Transitions.zip"
Beatsurfing - only iPad Play
YouTube Published on Jun 21, 2012 by nakanosyun
"http://ios-music.homewoke.net/
This movie is a first impression of Beatsurfing.
This is a very interesting funky MIDI controller.
It played only by iPad this time.
Sunrizer and DM1 used it simultaneously.
Although this is very simple directions for use, it can also be more complicated.
If ableton LIVE etc. are controlled, that it is various should be able to understand."
iTunes:
Beatsurfing - DRUW
Sunrizer synth - BeepStreet
DM1 - The Drum Machine - Fingerlab
iPads on eBay
Bitwig Studio - Demo Song for the upcoming Beta
YouTube Published on Jun 21, 2012 by bitwig
"Bitwig Studio. The new music production and performance system.
(Music by Eugenijus Kostantinovas)"
Trogotronic Model 11 / »m« Series
YouTube Published on Jun 21, 2012 by trogotronic
Rebel Technologies - Stoicheia
YouTube Published on Jun 21, 2012 by alienjim
"Martin's prototype euclidean sequencer, it's excellent fun. It has two channels which send triggers to whatever you like. Each channel has the same three knobs and a switch. Importantly for me it makes rhythms that are really useful in a dance floor kind of way. Useful patches are often hard to come by on modulars :) And you can hear the same sort of patch, over a beat from the computer, on sound cloud here:
http://soundcloud.com/voodooinsomnia/stoicheia-test
Eventually I'll finish my drum modules so the beats can come straight out of the modular.
You can find out more here:
http://www.rebeltech.org/2012/06/stoicheia-video/"
A Wanderin On Home
YouTube Published on Jun 20, 2012 by davidryle
"More tinkering with the Dual Analog Shift Register module from Cat Girl Synth. I used a quantizer to an Synthetic Sound Labs Ian Fritz Double Dekka VCO but the other six vco's are un-quantized to show the tuning instability of the ASR.
The two ASR's are in series and clocked together. The voltage source is a Q119 step sequencer from synthesizers.com. Modulation is mixed with the sequencer voltage from a MegaOhm Audio LFO2 module at one point in the video. This makes the "wandering" feeling to the otherwise droning sequence.
I forgot to use the looping portion of the Dual ASR. It is not working correctly because of a voltage droop nature which makes the pitch voltage rise on each loop pass. The effect is pretty novel but not exactly stable."
Darklight IIx | Official trailer UVI© - Fairlight
YouTube Published on Jun 21, 2012 by UVIofficial
"http://www.uvi.net
Download • http://bit.ly/darklight-iix_download
Buy DVD • http://bit.ly/darklight-iix_DVD
Further info, artwork & audio demo • http://bit.ly/uvi-darklight-iix
UVI Darklight IIx is the latest UVI product, inspired by the most mythical Computer Music Instrument of the 80's.
Costing upwards of $100 000, the dream machine of the 80's was unattainable by most. Used by countless prominent artists including: Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Kate Bush, Herbie Hancock, Jean Michel Jarre, Thomas Dolby and many more, it remains a highly regarded and sought after instrument.
Nearly thirty years later, no one has accurately captured the essence of this digital monster.
Today, UVI is proud to say all of that is about to change... Introducing UVI Darklight IIx.
We took our obsession to the next level, creating a complete set of instruments, sounds and sonic tools deeply inspired by the original digital monster. A unique, hybrid process of exhaustive multi-sampling, analysis, and advanced audio processing allowed us to not only capture the original character of this machine but to enhance its ability with a host of today's most powerful analog modeled filters, LFOs, envelopes and effects--packaged beautifully in an old-school interface.
Darklight IIx offers several 'Pages', each an instrument on its own :
PAGE P - "Organic" Digital Sound
• Immediate access to hundreds of sounds and instruments including: Bass, Brass, Bells, Strings, Guitar, Orchestral Hits, Synth, Drums, Percussion, FX, Keys, Piano, Organs, Winds, Reeds and Voices
• Efficient and versatile control set allows for everything from quick tweaks to deep sonic exploration
• Accurate reproduction of aliasing characteristics
• More than 250 ready-to-play presets
• A multitude of effects, including the new UVI SparkVerb™, allow you to create sounds like the original machine and process them to sound like your favorite cult records from the 80's or something totally new!
PAGE B - Digital Drum Machine
• 80's-style beatbox with step sequencer
• Hundreds of authentic vintage drums and percussion sounds
PAGE U - Creative Multi-Phraser
• UVI exclusive multi-phraser; 3 parts with 3 sounds and 3 smart step sequencers
• Create 3-track arrangements or moving drones, let your imagination run!
All of these combine to present you with the authentic sound and soul of this mythical machine. Packaged in an easy-to-use interface with modern controls for enhanced expression and musicality, Darklight IIx gives you control over one of the most coveted computer musical instruments ever.
- YOUR TIME HAS COME -"
Mini-documentary on 'sampling' circa 1989
YouTube Uploaded by KevinIntensity on Jan 12, 2011
"Broadcast on Australian television circa 1989 when sampling was still relatively new and controversial.
Is it art or stealing?
Debbie Gibson, Tom Petty and Richard Wilkins' hair know best."
via Computer Music Guide
EMS VCS3 Torture Device on MacGyver
via Computer Music Guide
"Here’s a bit of synth spotting I did last night while watching MacGyver on Netflix. This VCS 3 made an appearance in S.2 Ep.13 as some sort of electronic torture device in the episode. A KITT-esque scanner bar was added to the bottom left of the synth for visual effect."
Someone mentioned it in the comments of the Synths In TV and Film post. We now have a picture. :)
Update: It's featured in this trailer as well.
Arturia Minimoog V Original Is Free Today June 21
Follow the steps here. You have to Like the page on Facebook, submit a user name and email and then they email the download link to that address. I'm still waiting for mine after 20 minutes or so... Hmm... If anyone gets it to work, let me know.
willzyx.com 10% off x0xb0x kits until June 30th
"Just letting you know that I am running a 10% off promotion until the end of june. Just use the coupon code: june acid at checkout for 10% off your order."
This one cross-posted on MATRIXSYNTH-P as well.
Phased Reverberated Chords
Phased Reverberated Chords by Banyek
"Another one with the new custom built spring reverb and the Doepfer A-125 VC Phaser
Chords (as usual) are from the Elektronika EM-25 Russian String Synth into the Slim Phatty's Filter sequenced by my MFOS 16-step.
50% of the audio is "dry" another 50% is a phased channel sent into the Spring Reverb.
"Singing" tones are achieved by tweaking the shift knob (gently).
Don't worry, you know that I come up with "real tracks" too... :)
Donations are always welcome: http://banyek.bandcamp.com"
via Hargitai AndrĂ¡s on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
New intellijel Modules - Rubicon, Audio Interface, Dixie II & Ctrl, Quadra
Spotted these on modular.br on Facebook
They are not currently listed on the intellijel site.
Pictured: RUBICON, AUDIO INTERFACE, DIXIE II, Dixie CTRL, QUADRA, ?
Update: Details in via intellijel:
We have been hard at work getting a bunch of new and exciting modules developed and finally into production.
1. RUBICON – Full featured Through Zero FM Triangle Core VCO
2. QUADRA – a quad multimode function generator (aka envelopes)
3. QUADRA EXPANDER – Adds VC control of Attack/Decay, Quadrature modes and Analog OR processing
4. AUDIO INTERFACE – Stereo 1/4″ TRS balanced line in and line out module with true rms VU meters
5. DIXIE II – Compact Triangle core VCO/LFO
6. DIXIE CTRL – Expander module for DIXIE I & II
KORG Releases Polysix for Reason
MELVILLE, NY, June 21, 2012 - Korg's original Polysix programmable six-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer was introduced in 1981. With a full-sounding voice structure, classic effects and performance functions, the Polysix became a world-wide hit. Its distinctive string and pad sounds are still often heard to this day.
Now Korg announces the Polysix for Reason, a software version developed for Propellerhead's new Rack Extension Plugin format for Reason. In addition to faithfully replicating the original sounds, the Polysix for Reason also adds enhancements such as 32-voice polyphony (max), up to 16-voice unison (with detune/spread function), flexible external modulation settings, MIDI clock synchronization, and a spread function that adjusts the spaciousness of the effects. This new functionality brings the classic Polysix up to date for use in modern music production.
The software interface provides reorganized knobs and switches that resurrect the Polysix in a contemporary "rack-mountable" form for intuitive operation and sound-creating versatility.
Polysix for Reason will be available for download at Propellerhead's web-shop shop.propellerheads.se on June 21st for U.S. $49.00 (additional product information can be found at: www.korg.com/polysixforreason)."
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