Roland MKS-20 Structured Adaptive System Digital Piano Module Demo

YouTube Published on Jul 8, 2012 by zibbybone

"Here is a quick demo of the Roland MKS-20 which is the rack version of the RD-1000 Digital Piano keyboard that was a favorite of Elton John during the 80s. The MKS20 is being triggered by a phrase on my Roland Fantom X6 and I scroll through the 8 preset voices and adding chorus and tremelo."

Left Handed ET-4 therevox

via therevox

"After getting several requests for a left-handed version of the ET-4, I’m happy to say that we recently completed two custom lefty ET-4′s. Instead of just moving the intensity keys to the other side, we mirrored everything about the instrument to keep it equally ergonomic. If you want a lefty ET-4, please let us know."

BREAK WiFE 3.0 Standalone Application

YouTube Published on Jul 8, 2012 by brokenthong

"Load x8 Loops (Samples) & Recycle with built in Fx.
Available for both Mac OSX & Windows OS.

Available @ www.store.beatwife.com"

Sequential Circuits Pro-FX model 500

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Ensoniq Fizmo Rack SN 069977126 TRANSWAVE SYNTH

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STG Soundlabs Post-Lawsuit LPF

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via eBay UK

"This listing is for the STG Soundlabs Post-Lawsuit LPF in Eurorack format. It is a low pass filter based on an analog synthesizer of the 1970’s. From the STG Sounlabs website …

'This filter is not a clone of the ARP 4072 submodule. It does, however, have an identical topology with the same transistors and operational amplifier array. Some people may find this is close enough to use the "C" word but not here at STG Soundlabs, so in tribute to the origin of this filter design it is called the Post-Lawsuit Lowpass Filter.

And before you call to complain, let me point out that Post-Ambiguous-Legal-Action Lowpass Filter just didn't have the same ring.'"

Awesome sounding, difficult to come by - practically brand new, hardly used."

Vermona Perfourmer MK2 Analog Synthesizer

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"Vermona Perfourmer MK2 Analog Synthesizer with CV and gate input... In it's architecture, some compare it to the Oberheim 4 voice meets the Korg Monopoly...I think it is it's own thing, but I can see why people make this comparison. Anyway, it comes with it's owner's manual, rack ears and power cord."

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PPG WAVE 2.3

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"Straight out storage is a 1980s PPG Wave 2.3 analog Synth. I have plugged it in and I get sounds then there is none. I have opened the top and found a burn on the small curcuit board along side the transformer pic 12. Other than that it looks like it has never been tampered with but will need to be gone through by a qualified tech to make it function properly."

Pics of the inside below.

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Circuit Bent S Club Limb Box by freeform delusion

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YouTube Published on Jul 8, 2012 by freeformdelusion

"Now on eBay, worldwide shipping - eBay - freeform-delusion

S Club - Limb Box - I'm guessing its Rachel from S Club 7 - Limbs sticking out of the box, control head and I used the dress just to give the box a nice green colour. Its just something I put together quickly.
The box sings the song "Reach for the stars"

the mods are:
switched 1/4inch jack output
red LED
green button to start the song
pitch up/down control head - I tied her hair, glued it together so it stays in place. and tied the wrists & ankles, don't know why I just did it :-/

.fd. online
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/freeform-delusion/144587583120
Twitter - http://twitter.com/#!/freeformd
eBay - freeform-delusion"

Dataline - To Forgive...Elektron Trinity + OP1

YouTube Published on Jul 8, 2012 by MrDataline

"Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/Project.Dataline
Soundcloud : http://www.soundcloud.com/dataline
Download music : http://www.dataline.bandcamp.com"

DEKATRON PULSER video 2

YouTube Published on Jul 8, 2012 by MrPalebluedot

"I'm just about done with this. I plan to make it into a eurorack module. This video shows the added voltage control which is an step interupt. The LFO is feeding a signal into the dekatron causing the dekatron to stop when the signal is high. The sound you hear is directly from the dekatron output. WHile I plan to primarily use it as a VC source, it can make some interesting rhythms and sounds as you can hear in the video."

Acidlab MIAMI vs Roland TR808

YouTube Published on Jul 8, 2012 by AudioCentralMagazine

"A/B comparison between Acidlab.de MIAMI and vintage Roland TR808; in some case, on some instruments, the TR's oscillators seems to be tuned on a lowest value. It is VERY likely that, in a vintage instrument like the 808 at our disposal, tuning has changed with age. B.t.w., MIAMI is a great, expressive, electronic instrument."

Acidlab Miami & TR808 rude comparison

Published on Jul 8, 2012 by AudioCentralMagazine

"same pattern, same (ehr, more or less...) internal mixer: differences in global audio feeling due to lowest tuning in the vintage 808. Think so."

Sequential Circuits Prophet 600 Sequencer + Random Vintage Synths

YouTube Published on Jul 8, 2012 by Sjobeck7

"Sound Card... I know I know I know... :/"

PAIA RING MOD+PEAVEY NOTCH PHAZER+Circuit Bent CASIO

YouTube Published on Jul 8, 2012 by SonofCastille

"WARNING. TURN DOWN YER SPEAKERS!
This is rehoused Casio SA keyboard going into a PAIA Ring Modulator into the trusty ol' Peavey VTX amp. ( I got it off the side of the road and Fixed it!) These amps have the cool phaser effects on them, but there is this neat notch filter hold when the knob is pulled.
That mess of knobs and circuits are some effects I need to demo on the channel. I also need to decide to put in stomp-boxes or leave in the case I built."

timeFrogIII sequencer mode tutorial part 1: basics

YouTube Published on Jul 8, 2012 by UNDEADINSTRUMENTS

"4 virtual instruments to show the basics of the 16-steps slot sequencer. Slots are configured in perfom view, as seen in perf tuto: http://youtu.be/wWVMWq8TiLQ
0:00 adjust the slot setting, channels and notes
0:44 how to start/stop the sequencer
0:50 to 2:50 how to edit the sequence measure by measure on the 4 layers
2:50 back to perform mode to adjust slot settings: note, channels
5:40 added a saturated bass on channel 4, it is more audible within the percussives synths
6:04 how to edit velocity in sequencer view, menu velo
6:40 how to activate sequencer scrubbing from the disc"

timeFrogIII sequencer mode tutorial part2: using two clocks

YouTube Published on Jul 19, 2012 by UNDEADINSTRUMENTS

"Once again Ableton Live used as a MIDI instruments launcher, driven by a timeFrog, with the purpose to show some advanced features in the sequencer part of the device:

0:00 manual slot handling
0:10 automated slot to have a preview of the arpeggio programmed on the slot
0:18 linear arpeggio, sequencer launch using this arpeggio
0:20 step down arpeggio, sequencer launch using this arpeggio
0:30 step down arpeggio, sequencer launch using this arpeggio
0:50 tri state arpeggio...
1:30 enable a second slot sequenced
2:00 contretemps
from 2:30 freestyle use: clock mixing, cross config & part change on the fly, sequencer editing with length, fill mode, MIDI gate, square to lame rythm"

Zquence Studio v1.5beta review (Real-time playback!)

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Zquence Studio v1.5 BETA Review
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Zquence Studio basic tutorial

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"How to make a simple song in Zquence Studio"

Xberg Baboons - Hey Yoko Ono

YouTube Published on May 28, 2012 by Xberg Baboons

"This song on Itunes: Xberg Baboons
Contact: xbergbaboons@gmail.com
http://www.xberg-baboons.com

For Lyrics Click "CC" Button on Youtube Player !!!!

Xberg Baboons are: Jiga, Eva, Masumi
Music Video was shot in one day at 6 locations in Berlin.
Our goal is to meet Yoko and record a song with her.

Credits:
Editor: Robert Donachie (Broken Canvas)
Camera: Julian Gillig, Thorben Luberg (Meditating Zombies)
Production assistants:
Marie Bottois, Mareike Stohp, Lubos Vislocky
Adviser: Kamil (Gabinet)
Thanks to: Kino Berlino and Dave Lojek, Schneiders Buero in Berlin"

via Bauke van der Wal on Facebook

640 Soundsets & Patches on five M-64C for Roland MKS-80

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"For sale here five M-64C cartridges containing 640 patches for the Roland MKS-80, including the internal memory factory sounds from REV 4 and REV 5 MKS-80. This unique collection will turn your MKS-80 into the most powerful analogue synth on the planet! Do not miss this great opportunity! The five M-64C cartridges are in perfect condition and fully working. Sounds have been programmed on 4 separate MKS-80 in the past 25 years. Free worldwide shipping."

IanniX Test with Ableton Live and Wavestation VST

YouTube Published on Jul 8, 2012 by chrisstackvideo

"I just downloaded IanniX (for free) and wanted to see if I could get it talking to something. It worked! Learn more at www.experimentalsynth.com"

via iannix:

"IanniX is a graphical open-source sequencer, based on Iannis Xenakis works, for digital art. IanniX syncs via Open Sound Control (OSC) events and curves to your real-time environment."

Tangerine Dream with Their Moog Modulars

via The Bob Moog Foundation on Facebook

"Tangerine Dream with their Moog modular synths in the spring of 1975 (L-R Edgar Froese, Christoph Franke & Michael Hoenig who replaced Peter Baumann for TD's Australian tour and one-off London concert). The bottom Moog was originally owned by Mick Jagger- after TD stopped using it, it was then bought by Hans Zimmer."

EMS Synthis and more in there as well.

Blue Roland SH-101 SN 341280

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1981 ROLAND COMPURHYTHM CR-5000 SN 070513

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"For your consideration is this very nice all original example of a 1981 Roland CompuRhythm CR-5000 drum machine, serial number 070513. Cosmetically near mint with great sounding analog samples, as well as 3 banks of 8 drum beats, totaling 24 beats. An early all original vintage Roland drum machine cha-cha box in excellent cosmetic and perfect working condition."

Tons of pics at the auction while up.

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Waldorf XT SN 830726548

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Tama DS-200 Drum Synthesizer

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"It has 2 oscillators, which can be triggered by an audio signal via the front jacks (there are no jacks of any kind on the back). The unit is supposed to replicate a kick drum, and it comes reasonably close, in a 1970's washed out fashion. It does not kick hard, but it does have a ridiculously long decay setting. It also makes those disco bloops and bleeps you've heard so much of. Where this thing really shines though, is in making noise. It has a long 'sweep' knob, coupled with a 'tone' and 'decay' knob that can make a sound go from growl to scream in a very guttural way. If your familiar with Wolf Eyes, they use it on just about every track."

Crumar Stratus SN 00263

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Roland TB-303 Bass Line Synthesizer w/ Original Case & Manual

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Pearl Drum-X SN 112422

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"This is a highly-sought after and increasingly rare analog sound processor/drum machine. Its appeal is its repertoire of deep, rich analog sound which are unique AND FUNCTIONAL... not just weird sounds...

First, this is a drum "brain" --- that is, there is no on-board sequencer/rhythm maker----you need to trigger it with a sequencer or something else. Originally, this was used back in the 80's I guess, triggered by electric drum pads. Now a days, people trigger it with other drum machines, sequencers, or their computers via a MIDI-enabled intermediary (e.g., Roland TR-808, 909, 707, etc).

Second: this is triggered with analog-ins. You need a triggering-source with enough amp/voltage in that triggering-source (something I never fully understood, I'm not an electrician) to get a good signal out of the DRUM-X. Most analog-keyboards have no problem triggering it. Roland TR-707, Roland TR-727, TR-808, and TR-909 also trigger it with no problems based on what I've seen on the internet.

It should be noted however that not all Roland TR drum machines trigger this (that is, other models besides the ones mentioned above) so beware."

You can find video of one previously posted here.

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VACO LOCO ZIRA

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"The 7-Bit Sound NAND Drone Synth is ballistic Lo-Fi synth box that packs a heavy punch, with 4 internal gated oscillators

NAND Drone synth is easy to use and is controlled in the following ways:

· The First knob controls oscillation frequency of the number 1 oscillator that is gated to the number 2 oscillator

· The Second knob controls oscillation frequency, by turning the First switch we open or close the gate.

· The Third knob controls oscillation frequency of number 3 oscillator that is gated to number 4 output oscillator which is also gated to the number 2 oscillator

· The second switch controls the gate between number 3 and number 4 oscillator.

The Vaco Loco Zira came out of an idea to see how small a fully equipped and versatile synth could be built.

The Zira features Two oscillators, each with 48 waveforms that were favourites from the Monowave. A sub oscillator, linked to oscillator one. The Sub oscillator has a level control, oscillators one and two can be switched on or off. Note offset for Patch +/- two octaves, second oscillator has note detune of +/- two octaves and fine tune. Hard Sync of oscillator two to oscillator one's pitch.

The Zira is based on the Korg NJM2069AD Filter/VCA chip. This 4-pole low pass filter is the same filter chip used in the Poly800, DW8000, DW6000 and DSS-1

Zira comes fully assembled in a clear acrylic housing, and is a very limited edition release, never to be seen again once stocks are sold out.

Features:
· Two oscillators, each with 48 waveforms
· One Sub oscillator
· Hard Sync of oscillators
· Two ADSRs, one VCF, one VCA
· One LFO
· Multiple routing options
· 64 patch memories
· MIDI updatable firmware

Specifications:
· 2 Oscs: Each with 48 waveforms, I picked 48 of my favourites from the Monowave. A sub oscillator, linked to oscillator one. The Sub oscillator has a level control, oscillators one and two can be switched on or off.

Note offset for Patch +/- two octaves, second oscillator has note detune of +/- two octaves and fine tune.

Hard Sync of oscillator two to oscillator one's pitch.

· VCF: The Korg NJM2069AD is used in the prototypes for the filter. This 4-pole low pass filter is the same filter chip used in the Poly800, DW8000, DW6000 and DSS-1

· VCA: Very high signal to noise ratio and incredibly clean sounding, again, the prototype uses the NJM2069AD.

· EG's: One for Filter and one for VCA, both are ADSR type. They have Linear attack and exponential decay and release curves.

These go from very quick (~3mS) to a many seconds for each stage (~48 Seconds).

· LFO: The LFO has 4 wave forms, Sinewave, sawtooth, square and random. the LFO is routable to oscillator pitch, filter cut off and filter resonance.

A delay parameter allows the LFO to come "fade in" with an adjustable delay.

It also has a key sync mode, when on the LFO is forced to reset when a new key is pressed and when the LFO cycle has finished it rests at that value.

· Display: The display uses four 7 segment displays, the same as GorF and Tron.

· MIDI: MIDI CC for each parameter, receipt of Patch change (64 patches).

· I/O: The Connections could not be simpler, power in (6 to 12V DC), MIDI in and Audio out.

Video Demos:"


YouTube Published on Apr 16, 2012 by VacolocoSynth

"A quick run through of Zira and it's features."

Zira Demonstration

Published on Apr 16, 2012 by VacolocoSynth

"A quick run through of Zira and it's features."

New Boot Loader

Uploaded by VacolocoSynth on Feb 23, 2012

"Quick demonstration of the new, faster and more reliable, boot loader. This demo shows an update for Zira, but the same boot loader will be used for all new projects from this point forward."

Review of Novation's Ultranova Hardware Synth and Software Editor

YouTube Published on Jun 1, 2012 by producertech

"Novation Ultranova Review

This movie outlines the main features of Novation's latest synth Ultranova. There is a guide to the hardware and main controls and i/o, as well as an introduction to the software editor, showing how various sound design and performance techniques can be carried out."

Guide to Reason Rack Extensions Part 1 - Korg Polysix

YouTube Published on Jul 8, 2012 by producertech

"Review of Korg Polysix Rack Extension for Reason

This movie is the first of a series of mini tutorials, exploring the range of instruments and effects available in Reason's new Rack Extensions feature. Korg's Polysix is the first instrument made by an external manufacturer to be included in Reason, so this is an exciting development! The movie takes you on a brief tour of the instrument, giving an outline of its controls and synth engine.

For more information about Reason, check out: http://www.reasoncourses.com"

Buchla 400

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Update via Don Garbutt in the comments: "I worked on this model at IRCAM in the early '80s. It kept overheating, so they flew Don Buchla to Paris to turn a fan screw with a screwdriver!"

BubBrand's Live Modular Setup

via BugBrandBlog

"For the live stuff I've generally been taking a master clock from the TR606 (via UTLX, top right).

This clock is then used to drive Seqs, Divs, etc. and these derived clocks hook onwards into a Tama twin-drum module and generate events within the modular.

So, the top frame is mainly Clocking.

The middle frame is a variety of different things (think I will lose the clocking modules in the middle of this frame) - inc. new CTL1 Touch Panel version (the green)
& the bottom is mostly the synthesis - several SYN2B Quadrature Sine Oscillators for FM goodness.

Lots of power, but relatively compact and portable."

Acidlab MIAMI Listening Test

YouTube Published on Jul 8, 2012 by AudioCentralMagazine

"a quick (and probably boring) listening test of Acidlab.de MIAMI - analog clone of T-808"

Update:

fun with Acidlab MIAMI & heavy distortion

Published on Jul 8, 2012 by AudioCentralMagazine

"Nothing more than fiddling with a heavy & nasty distortion unit on the delicious Acidlab.de MIAMI 808 clone. I am very flabbergasted of interaction between kick decay and (heavy) distortion. In my memories, this reminds me some very very great album of Pankow - an italian electronic duo that i liked a lot. Hats off to Pankow (and Acidlab, obviously)."

RichyHo's Rack Planner - Video #1

YouTube Published on Jul 8, 2012 by RichyHo
Update: You might want to skip to the updated Video #2 below.

"An overview of the features and functionality of my multi-format modular synthesizer rack planner (as at v. 1.12 - currently a work-in-progress and not yet released). I forgot to demo dragging modules between racks (they retain their patched commections) and 'dynamic bolts' (but if you watch carefully in the euro rack you might see bolts appear/disappear as modules are dragged around). Comments and suggestions are welcomed - either here or on the thread at Muffs Forum where you'll find much more info about the project and better quality pictures...http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=61984&start=all
Thanks for watching."

RichyHo's Rack Planner - Video #2

YouTube Published on Jul 9, 2012 by RichyHo

"Best watched in full screen, HD. A better quality video demonstrating the main features of my current development project - RichyHo's Rack Planner. Now at version 1.13 (not available for a while yet!) it's a modular synthesizer rack layout planner and patch notation system. Comments welcome. Thanks for watching."

Patch Archives: Pro-One Bon Voyage Bass

YouTube Published on Jul 8, 2012 by MusicGearNuts

"Music Gear Nuts brings you the 'Patch Archives'. What better way to remember memory-less gear settings than by recording a video, with audio demos and patch pictures!

In this episode we have one of the classic analogue bass monsters, a Sequential Circuits 'Pro-One'. The patch settings attempt to re-create the deep droning bass line from 'Air Frog - Bon Voyage' on the Svek label (SK043, 2000).

Don't forget to tune your Pro-One according to the manual if you attempt the same patch settings. Otherwise, just use your ears and have fun!

Thanks go out to the Stockholm crew for your percussion!"

via Gregory Jack Hammer on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Toppobrillo Mixiplexer, demo proto

YouTube Published on Jul 8, 2012 by toppobrillo

"made a panel, threw in case, patched quickly, recorded this!"

MakeNoise René - 1st Power-On

YouTube Published on Jul 7, 2012 by kuxaansum

"Just plugged in my René.
Have not read the manual yet.
Figure I would see what I could do without knowing what I was doing...
~Cogito Ergo Sum

A-145 LFO providing clock to RCD/SCM plus multed to various portions of René.
QCV to SubCon Model 15 w/ xgate to A143-1. 2nd CV to Modcan FMVDO w/ ygate to Envelator. Modcan filtered by MFB 24db and M15 running through MA ma35.
Too much other modulation happening from previous patch but will try again after I RTFM."

Descartes Teknoise

Published on Jul 8, 2012 by kuxaansum

"Cartesian Techno?
No idea how to use René so I thought I would let coordinates speak for themselves..."

Update:

Slow Mods

Published on Jul 8, 2012 by kuxaansum

"SubCon Model 15 and Modcan FMVDO quantized and modulated (Z8000, uLFO, Model 37 and ViLFO) through MA35 VCF/A and MFB 24dB VCF & loped via A-143-1 and Envelator."

ovr

YouTube Published on Jul 7, 2012 by cray56

"euro modular synthesizer going thru the grinder Phonogene"

Junction: New York City Taxis Generate a Real-Time Soundtrack

YouTube Published on Jul 7, 2012 by kamoni

"Junction is a sound sculpture generated in real-time by thousands of New York City taxi cabs. Through the use of publicly available live footage from New York's Traffic Management Center, Junction tracks the movements of taxis in some of the city's busiest intersections. It uses their position, velocity and overall density to synthesize sounds. The onlooker gains a feeling of omniscience, as if "watching from above", while every tracked taxi's indeterministic movements become part of a larger symphony."

Modular Acid

YouTube Published on Jul 7, 2012 by bdufdiskc

"909 sets the drums, OSC303x2 + STG .COM into AMSynths JP8 filter into Blue Lantern ninja VCA, controlled by a bunch of other stuff for sequencing and modulation (154/155, MakeNoise PP+Brains, 4MS PEG, Topobrillo Quantimator, TipTop Z3k, etc). Mmmm, acid."