Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Grendel Modulat
Published on Oct 9, 2012 by Ebotronix
4ms Peg RCD
Cynthia Zero Oscillator
Doepfer A 118 Noise A 134 pan by Moog MP 201
Flame Chord Machine Talking Synth Modul
Grendel Formant Filter
Make Noise Maths Optomix Wogglebug
Malekko 4x Uncle
Serge VCS (VCO)
SSL Orgy
Tiptop Audio Z 8000
Toppobrillo Ouantimator Sportmodulator TWF
Logic Master Clock Kenton Pro 2000 II
Kick Logic Ultrabeat
FX Boss VF1 Line 6 Echopro TC M3000
moog prodigy vintage synthesizer walkthrough
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Published on Oct 9, 2012 by RipUpTheSoundSystem
via this auction
Published on Oct 9, 2012 by RipUpTheSoundSystem
via this auction
WMD Gamma Wave Source – Eurorack Wavetable Modular Synth Module
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via this auction
Three videos below. Description via WMD.
"The WMD Gamma Wave Source is a dual digital wavetable VCO that can create millions of timbres using onboard digital 'effects'.
The Controls
1V/Oct - Pitch input, used with standard 1 Volt per Octave keyboards and MIDI-CV converters. 0-5 volt input.
Pitch 1 & 2 - Controls the relative pitch per channel.
WT 1 & 2 Select - Select the desired wave table from the chart. 256 are available, each producing a different sound. Click for the table chart.
Out 1 & 2- Oscilator section output, each puts out +-2.5V/ 5Vpp signal.
The Effects Section
The GWS has four effects pipelines. Two for each oscilator. The Routing table selects how the oscillators interact with the effects pipelines.
FX Select Knob - Pushing this knob in will select the column that the knob is adjusting. Turning it will adjust the LEDs in the select column and will alter the Routing or Effects selection.
FX Para 1 & 2 - These knobs control the FX parameter for the oscillator section. Each effect has a specific parameter that is controlled by this knob. Adujust to taste.
Para CV & Attenuation Knob - This is a CV input for modulating and controlling the effects on the oscillator. Press the WaveTable Select knob to activate CV control per oscillator section. The LED will light when CV control is active. The FX Para knob will adjust the center or edges of the CV control depending on the selected effect.
Effects Table - These are the available effects, they are all created mathematically using 8 bit processing. The result is generally lo-fi and edgy, but smooth fat sounds are also possible.
LPF - Digital low pass filter, mellows out tone
HPF - Digital high pass filter, removes lows for brighter tone
Sharpen - Similar to HPF, but more aggressive
Bit Depth - Reduces vertical fidelity of signal
Bit Flip - Collapses signal in on itself, adds harmonics
Sample Rate - Reduces horizontal fidelity of signal
Sample Kill - Kills samples at a rate set by Para knob.
Sample Polarity - Inverts the signal at a rate set by Para knob
A+B - Adds the OSC1 and OSC2 wave tables and outputs
A-B - Subtracts the OSC1 and OSC2 wave tables and outputs
Routing Table - The routing table is depicted by the red rectangle. If no LED is lit, then effects are bypassed entirely.
A | B - OSC 1 -> FX A | OSC 2 -> FX B
AB | BA - OSC 1 -> FX A -> FX B | OSC 2 -> FX B -> FX A
AB | B - OSC 1 -> FX A -> FX B | OSC 2 -> FX B
A | BA - OSC 1 -> FX A | OSC 2 -> FX B -> FX A
AB | Byp - OSC 1 -> FX A -> FX B | OSC 2 -> No FX
Byp | BA - OSC 1 -> No FX | OSC 2 -> FX B -> FX A
CycA | B - OSC 1 -> Cycle forward through FX A | OSC 2 -> FX B
A | CycB - OSC 1 -> FX A | OSC 2 -> Cycle reverse through FX B
CycA | CycB - OSC 1 -> Cycle forward FX A | OSC 2 -> Cycle reverse FX B
RndA | RndB - OSC 1 -> Random FX A | OSC 2 -> Random FX B
When cascading effects (Osc 1 -> FX A -> FX B) the first effect in the chain has its parameter set by the FX Para knob ONLY in the top routing mode (A|B). This is then saved so that the tone can be retained during cascading.
Cascading Sequence - Properly cascading effects requires this process:
Set routing to (A|B)
Set first effect in chain and adjust parameter to taste
Set routing to cascaded mode (AB|B)
Set second effect (FX B) to taste using FX Para knob
Adjusting the wave table will retain parameter settings for the first effect in the chain..."
WMD Gamma Wave Source
Uploaded by WMDEffects on Jan 3, 2011
WMD Gamma Wave Source rhythms
Uploaded by Ben Davis on Feb 5, 2011
"First patch with the WMD Gamma Wave Source dual digital wavetable VCO. Just a simple test patch to hear the various waveforms and effects of this oscillator."
http://wmdevices.com/gammawave.php
Three videos below. Description via WMD.
"The WMD Gamma Wave Source is a dual digital wavetable VCO that can create millions of timbres using onboard digital 'effects'.
The Controls
1V/Oct - Pitch input, used with standard 1 Volt per Octave keyboards and MIDI-CV converters. 0-5 volt input.
Pitch 1 & 2 - Controls the relative pitch per channel.
WT 1 & 2 Select - Select the desired wave table from the chart. 256 are available, each producing a different sound. Click for the table chart.
Out 1 & 2- Oscilator section output, each puts out +-2.5V/ 5Vpp signal.
The Effects Section
The GWS has four effects pipelines. Two for each oscilator. The Routing table selects how the oscillators interact with the effects pipelines.
FX Select Knob - Pushing this knob in will select the column that the knob is adjusting. Turning it will adjust the LEDs in the select column and will alter the Routing or Effects selection.
FX Para 1 & 2 - These knobs control the FX parameter for the oscillator section. Each effect has a specific parameter that is controlled by this knob. Adujust to taste.
Para CV & Attenuation Knob - This is a CV input for modulating and controlling the effects on the oscillator. Press the WaveTable Select knob to activate CV control per oscillator section. The LED will light when CV control is active. The FX Para knob will adjust the center or edges of the CV control depending on the selected effect.
Effects Table - These are the available effects, they are all created mathematically using 8 bit processing. The result is generally lo-fi and edgy, but smooth fat sounds are also possible.
LPF - Digital low pass filter, mellows out tone
HPF - Digital high pass filter, removes lows for brighter tone
Sharpen - Similar to HPF, but more aggressive
Bit Depth - Reduces vertical fidelity of signal
Bit Flip - Collapses signal in on itself, adds harmonics
Sample Rate - Reduces horizontal fidelity of signal
Sample Kill - Kills samples at a rate set by Para knob.
Sample Polarity - Inverts the signal at a rate set by Para knob
A+B - Adds the OSC1 and OSC2 wave tables and outputs
A-B - Subtracts the OSC1 and OSC2 wave tables and outputs
Routing Table - The routing table is depicted by the red rectangle. If no LED is lit, then effects are bypassed entirely.
A | B - OSC 1 -> FX A | OSC 2 -> FX B
AB | BA - OSC 1 -> FX A -> FX B | OSC 2 -> FX B -> FX A
AB | B - OSC 1 -> FX A -> FX B | OSC 2 -> FX B
A | BA - OSC 1 -> FX A | OSC 2 -> FX B -> FX A
AB | Byp - OSC 1 -> FX A -> FX B | OSC 2 -> No FX
Byp | BA - OSC 1 -> No FX | OSC 2 -> FX B -> FX A
CycA | B - OSC 1 -> Cycle forward through FX A | OSC 2 -> FX B
A | CycB - OSC 1 -> FX A | OSC 2 -> Cycle reverse through FX B
CycA | CycB - OSC 1 -> Cycle forward FX A | OSC 2 -> Cycle reverse FX B
RndA | RndB - OSC 1 -> Random FX A | OSC 2 -> Random FX B
When cascading effects (Osc 1 -> FX A -> FX B) the first effect in the chain has its parameter set by the FX Para knob ONLY in the top routing mode (A|B). This is then saved so that the tone can be retained during cascading.
Cascading Sequence - Properly cascading effects requires this process:
Set routing to (A|B)
Set first effect in chain and adjust parameter to taste
Set routing to cascaded mode (AB|B)
Set second effect (FX B) to taste using FX Para knob
Adjusting the wave table will retain parameter settings for the first effect in the chain..."
WMD Gamma Wave Source
Uploaded by WMDEffects on Jan 3, 2011
WMD Gamma Wave Source rhythms
Uploaded by Ben Davis on Feb 5, 2011
WMD - Gamma Wave Source - Wavetable Morphing Test from Richard Devine on Vimeo.
"First patch with the WMD Gamma Wave Source dual digital wavetable VCO. Just a simple test patch to hear the various waveforms and effects of this oscillator."
http://wmdevices.com/gammawave.php
POLIVOKS Soviet Legendary 2-osc's Poly Synth
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via this auction
"The Polyvox is a duophonic analog synthesizer, with a 49-note (F-E) keyboard. It was made and sold in Russia (then USSR). It features two VCOs, a noise generator, one LFO, a filter (low-pass and bandpass), and two ADSR envelope generators. VCO1 can be cross-modulated by VCO2. Each ADSR can be switched to auto-trigger, each with independent rates.The sound is quite rich and somewhat harsh and aggressive. This is more of a space-synth. You can be sure that you will have never heard the sounds this one can produce.
It sounds like these old Yamaha CS-30's, but then fat filters like in Moogs. Polyvox comes with a lockable hard shock resistant aluminum case covered with plastic, also there are two plastic compartments attached to the inside..."
via this auction
"The Polyvox is a duophonic analog synthesizer, with a 49-note (F-E) keyboard. It was made and sold in Russia (then USSR). It features two VCOs, a noise generator, one LFO, a filter (low-pass and bandpass), and two ADSR envelope generators. VCO1 can be cross-modulated by VCO2. Each ADSR can be switched to auto-trigger, each with independent rates.The sound is quite rich and somewhat harsh and aggressive. This is more of a space-synth. You can be sure that you will have never heard the sounds this one can produce.
It sounds like these old Yamaha CS-30's, but then fat filters like in Moogs. Polyvox comes with a lockable hard shock resistant aluminum case covered with plastic, also there are two plastic compartments attached to the inside..."
Pristine Analogue Solutions Leipzig K
Korg Kaossilator PINK with Keyboard Grid Mod
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via this auction
"amazing PINK Korg Kaossilator. the original!
comes with a keyboard grid overlay installed that makes it super easy to find notes. great reference point for jamming out.
this thing is so much fun! lots of hidden tricks that you can find on the internet (like the 4 bar trick)
the sounds are great, it loops seamlessly. has leads, bass, acoustic, sound fx, drums, breaks. everything u would want.
runs on AA batteries so its great for on the go jamming. also great for sampling, sound sources."
Soundblox Pro Multiwave Bass Distortion w/ built in EQ via this auction.
"has separate volumes for clean and distortion.
TONS of different distortion modes. sounds sooo good!!
multiband distortion breaks your signal up into different frequency sections and applies the distortion to each band before recombining.
the sounds u can get out of this thing are wicked. fuzzy, synthy distortions abound. can do tamer stuff great as well.
6 presets, and a morphing function that morphs between two different presets (AWESOME!)"
"amazing PINK Korg Kaossilator. the original!
comes with a keyboard grid overlay installed that makes it super easy to find notes. great reference point for jamming out.
this thing is so much fun! lots of hidden tricks that you can find on the internet (like the 4 bar trick)
the sounds are great, it loops seamlessly. has leads, bass, acoustic, sound fx, drums, breaks. everything u would want.
runs on AA batteries so its great for on the go jamming. also great for sampling, sound sources."
"has separate volumes for clean and distortion.
TONS of different distortion modes. sounds sooo good!!
multiband distortion breaks your signal up into different frequency sections and applies the distortion to each band before recombining.
the sounds u can get out of this thing are wicked. fuzzy, synthy distortions abound. can do tamer stuff great as well.
6 presets, and a morphing function that morphs between two different presets (AWESOME!)"
Access Virus TI2 Desktop Synthesizer
Rheyne - "RheyneJammer" Lemur Template (available for free at Liine.net)
Published on Oct 9, 2012 by RheyneMusic
follow-up to this post
"Download this Lemur template for free at Liine.net, including the Ableton Live Session: http://liine.net/en/products/lemur/premium/rheyne-jammer/
A performance using the new "RheyneJammer" Lemur template, demonstrating how live looping can be mixed with the included instruments and audio clips. This video is part of a longer video on Liine's YouTube channel which contains a tutorial on the template. The full version of the video can be seen here: http://youtu.be/-_ax_BQxPTw [posted here]
The template is a combination of live looping with the included Ableton instruments as well as an audio input. In addition, there is a page dedicated to a new live jam never heard on YouTube or SoundCloud, which can be remixed with the included Ableton instruments. Everything, as well as the instruments, have already been mapped to the included Ableton Live Session. Audio input will be enabled as long as you have an audio interface with a line-in.
The only software requirements for this to work is Lemur on an iPad and the full version of Ableton Live. Wifi or wired MIDI is required to connect the iPad to a computer."
acid bells experiments with dotcom modular and schlagzwerg (techno like)
Published on Oct 9, 2012 by slappbeast
"using schlagzwerg and dotcom modular"
http://www.synthesizers.com
Phatt - No Way I'm XL - Another Voyager XL Production
Published on Oct 9, 2012 by MrRidgebackman
"Yet another Video of the Beast,
Best listened to with the volume up and Headphones or a decent pair of Speakers....
There is an attempt at humour for people liking Synth Porn, yes that good old fashioned love for all things Synth, regardless of what brand it is.
The music is all recorded live into Logic Pro 9 track by track, only the drums were sequenced. Bass, Phantom bass line and the twiddly bit to the left., apart from the drums, all tracks were recorded in Mono and panned. some processing as usual.
Yes the Guts and innards of my Voyager XL. Footage taken before I sent her away to be serviced. Hope you enjoy this one...lets see how many of you make it to the end...
The video is of me videoing the event where I am checking connections inside and pointing out to Moogmusic my findings, before I sent her away. I have to say, the guys and support at Moogmusic are excellent, well done guys for sorting this out, I knew you would anyway, but the support I got was brilliant.
Cheers Andy
Music and Video is sole property of ©Andy Barrow 2012"
Gangnam Style live performance on Quasimidi Sirius
Published on Oct 9, 2012 by Hanni13579
Original below.
"Somebody challenged me to do this. So this is for you, Final Draft. :P
I was just fiddling around with my Sirius when I suddenly had the idea: could a Gangnam Style pattern work on a 7-track-sequencer? So I fetched a MIDI file for the bass line (I was being lazy ^^) and created something funky. And it worked.
This is far from perfect and actually just for fun (the bridge could have been far better ^^). It took me 8 (eight) takes to record this because a lot of things have to happen in a very short time and very precise - and that takes practice. But I like how it turned out. For all in all three hours of preparation.
For those who don't know: the Quasimidi Sirius is a 1997 German digital synthesizer / 7-track-sequencer / vocoder ... thing. The song is based on two patterns (arrangement loops), one for the verse and one for the chorus. The first octave on the keyboard mutes / unmutes the tracks. The second pitches the three synth tracks. The last two are "normal" in playback mode.
The sounds are 100% Sirius and were directly recorded from its stereo output. The mixdown has been mastered and EQed. There's a light additional reverb on the synth recording, because it sounded too dry for my taste. The filter at the beginning was added afterwards using Logic's Channel EQ.
I know I need to shave.
All the sounds were taken from JayB's sound set for Quasimidi Sirius. Available on my homepage. If you want the pattern too, PM me.
Original track: Psy - Gangnam Style (Universal Music Korea)
Additional remake production: Johannes JayB Berthold
JayB homepage: http://www.jaybmusic.net
JayB on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jaybmusic
JayB on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jaybproductions
JayB on SoundCloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/jaybmusicnet"
And the original:
PSY - GANGNAM STYLE (강남스타일) M/V
Published on Jul 15, 2012 by officialpsy | #1 on the YouTube 100
Roland MC505 in Lima-Peru
via Alfredo Aliaga of Atomo Synth on Facebook.
"found!!!! Roland MC505 in Lima-Peru キタ！！！ —"
And below: "after a little cleaning... 100% alive!!! :-)"
Mutable Instruments Anushri
flickr set By Nicoo DIY
(click for more)
"Anushri is the new mono alog synth from mutable-instruments.net and it's rule!!"
I'm not seeing any additional info on Mutable Instruments at the time of this post.
"Mutable Instruments Anushri – a cheerful analog synth (that doesn’t suck at drums too)
Analog synthesis
Analog VCO with saw and pulse waveforms, freely mixable.
Optional automatic VCO calibration in software for those who don’t like messing with trimmers.
-1 or -2 octaves sub-oscillator.
Auxiliary square oscillator (DCO) with accurate digital tuning. Can be mixed in the audio path, used as a FM modulator or as a sync master for the VCO (yes, it means “ewwwwwwiowwww” and “wongwong”).
12dB/octave multimode filter, with smooth self-oscillation.
Post-filter overdrive/fuzz circuit.
Linear VCA.
Modulation sources
1 main ADSR envelope routable to pitch, pulse width, cutoff frequency.
1 simple 1-parameter envelope (morphing through various stages, including the shape of the main ADSR, and a rigid “GATE” style envelope) routed to VCA.
Velocity routed to either cutoff frequency or VCA gain.
1 LFO routable to pitch, pulse-width and cutoff frequency ; with 8 waveforms (triangle, square, ascending and descending ramps, S&H, bernouilli process, piecewise linear random process aka “autodubstep”, noise).
1 triangle LFO for vibrato and/or growl.
Arpeggiator and sequencer
Arpeggiator with 4 modes (up, down, up&down, random) ; 1 to 2 octaves ; 6 patterns.
SH-101-style note sequencer with step by step recording, up to 128 notes. Easy recording of pauses, ties, and glides.
Tempo set by internal clock with shuffle, external MIDI clock or external 6/12/24 ppqn trigger.
Drum machine
Algorithmic drum pattern generator using an innovative “pattern sculpting” approach – allowing a large combination of drum patterns to be sculpted from 5 knobs.
Digital sound generation of BD / SD / HH with tone control.
Drum sounds can be freely triggered from an external sequencer using MIDI channel 10.
Interface
10 pots and 4 switches for hands-on access to synthesis parameters.
10 “software-pots” for editing modulations / arpeggiator / drum machine settings.
3 dedicated navigation buttons (“modulations”, “arpeggiator / keyboard”, “drum machine”).
3 dedicated sequencer buttons (“record”, “play”, “hold / rest”).
In/out
VCO CV in/out (Note: manual VCO calibration is required for accurate 1V/Oct I/O).
VCF CV in.
VCA CV in.
PWM CV in.
Gate signal in/out (5V level for output).
24, 12 or 6 ppqn clock signal in/out (5V level for output).
Front panel external audio in.
External Audio in.
Drum machine individual out (inserting a jack there removes it from the main mix).
Audio out.
MIDI in/out (thru + arpeggiator and sequencer notes).
CC control over modulations and some of the digitally controlled synthesis parameters. Some parameters like filter resonance cannot be CC-controlled.
“Eurorackable”
Remove main audio in / out and solder corresponding minijacks on PCB
Remove LT1054 and solder 2x5 power connector
Route MIDI in/out to front panel (if you want…). And that’s it!
Availability
DIY product (full kit)
Price < 200€ / kit
Available < October 2012"
Different Skies 2012 Music Festival Gear Video
Published on Oct 9, 2012 by SeligVideos
"Different Skies 2012 Music Festival gear video. Participants give you a tour of their gear setups for this year."
Snyderphonics Manta touch controller at 5:24
LABELS/MORE:
Alternate Controllers,
Clavia,
Different Skies,
events,
Featured,
iOS,
Korg,
Snyderphonics,
Soft Synths,
SuperCollider,
Video,
Waldorf
The Plugin Guru Visits Mattson Studio
Two pics of George Mattson's studio by John Lhmkuhl of pluginguru.com.
via John Lhmkuhl on Facebook:
"That silver modular is over 30 years in the making! To the right, are 'downsized' versions of the Goliath silver modular in Euro Rack and his own Mattson Mini Modular format. What a treat to watch George fire all these modules up!"
Check out George Mattson's creations at http://mattsonminimodular.com/. You can find additional posts on the massive EML via the Mattson EML label below.
Introducing Thonk - New Eurorack Manfuacturer & Distributer
We have a new eurorack manufacturer in town: Thonk
"The first kits available will be the Thonk ‘ATATAT’ passive tiple attenuator and the Music Thing ‘Turing Machine’ Random Sequencer module."
Left: AT-AT-AT – Triple Attenuator Eurorack Kit
"A kit for a Eurorack passive triple attenuator module (4hp).
The simplest Eurorack DIY project imaginable. Below you’ll find links to very thorough build instructions written with synth DIY beginners in mind. This module requires no power from your busboard or prior electrical knowledge, it’s completely passive.
Build time: 20-60 mins depending on experience.
Everything is included to make and rack the pictured module, even the solder.
* Panel – 4hp – Anodised Aluminium with industrial Alu-Print legend
* Knobs – Black Davies 1900h clones
* Alpha Linear pots
* Kobiconn 3.5mm jacks
* Solder + Wire (generous amounts for beginners)
* M3 Eurorack screws"
Turing Machine Sweeping Arc Panel
"This is an engraved and laser cut acrylic panel. It’s not a full diy kit, just a panel. The panel comes without any paint infill on the engraving. It is very strongly advised to NOT remove the paper from the panel before painting it."
MusoTalk Special - Hausbesuch in Schneidersladen
YouTube Published on Oct 1, 2012 by musotalk
"weitere videos: http://www.musotalk.de - Mitten in Berlin am Kottbuser Tor gibt es den besten Laden für Synthie-Junkies. Andreas Schneider verkauft und vertreibt eine grandiose Palette an verrückten Klangerzeugern."
If you are not familiar with Andres Schneider, click here and enjoy. You'll find a number of posts featuring his name and influence. He is the man behind the documentary Totally Wired and host of the massive synth Superbooth at the yearly Musikmesse convention in Europe.
via wire to the ear
Roland SH-09 Analog Synthesizer SN 983125
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via this auction
"The SH-09 excels at killer monophonic bass, and has a real unique sound, one of the better in the Roland SH series. Great for bass sounds, rocking leads, as well as sequencing sounds from older CV/Gate enabled synths/sequencers. It is architecturely on par with the Roland SH-101, and is very fat & analog sounding. It's VCA can switch between gate or envelope and there's a sample & hold function used for VCF filtering acid type sounds.
Hook the SH-09 up with one of Roland's CSQ-100 or CSQ-600 Sequencers, and this thing kicks some major sequencing you know what. Another great thing about the SH-09 is the CV/Gate IN & OUT jacks used for sequencing with other analog synths. Also, cool is the external Audio IN input jack used for processing all types of instruments and external audio (guitar, bass, drums, field recordings, other synths, you name it) through the VCF filter.
All sliders move smoothly, no crackling pots, noisy knobs or sticking keys.
For a vintage synth of it's age, this baby is in tip top shape, physically & sonically."
via this auction
"The SH-09 excels at killer monophonic bass, and has a real unique sound, one of the better in the Roland SH series. Great for bass sounds, rocking leads, as well as sequencing sounds from older CV/Gate enabled synths/sequencers. It is architecturely on par with the Roland SH-101, and is very fat & analog sounding. It's VCA can switch between gate or envelope and there's a sample & hold function used for VCF filtering acid type sounds.
Hook the SH-09 up with one of Roland's CSQ-100 or CSQ-600 Sequencers, and this thing kicks some major sequencing you know what. Another great thing about the SH-09 is the CV/Gate IN & OUT jacks used for sequencing with other analog synths. Also, cool is the external Audio IN input jack used for processing all types of instruments and external audio (guitar, bass, drums, field recordings, other synths, you name it) through the VCF filter.All sliders move smoothly, no crackling pots, noisy knobs or sticking keys.
For a vintage synth of it's age, this baby is in tip top shape, physically & sonically."
IK Multimedia iGrand for iPad
iGrand Piano for iPad - The Concert-Quality Piano App for iPad - Upright Pianos
Published on Oct 9, 2012 by ikmultimedia
iGrand Piano for iPad - The Concert-Quality Piano App for iPad - Grand Pianos
Published on Oct 9, 2012 by ikmultimedia
"http://ikmultimedia.com/igrand - Experience the phenomenal upright pianos from iGrand Piano for iPad in this video
iGrand Piano is the first concert-quality piano app, offering 18 gorgeous sounding, true-stereo, multisampled pianos, with fidelity that rivals the best professional piano instruments for Mac and PC, and a low-latency response that makes it feel like you're playing a real piano.
But that's only part of the story. iGrand Piano also provides you with a full suite of MIDI-controllable adjustable parameters, allowing you to tailor the sound of a particular piano to just the way you want it. And if that's not enough, you also get a built-in recorder that features an audio/visual metronome, and can export your recordings as WAV or M4a files.
Because it's CoreMIDI compatible, you can play iGrand Piano from a MIDI controller, such as iRig KEYS, or use your own keyboard connected to your iPad via iRig MIDI. Either way, you get a piano rig you can take anywhere and play anytime."
I'm not seeing this one on iTunes just yet. Here's IK Multimedia on iTunes:
IK Multimedia
iPads on eBay
Published on Oct 9, 2012 by ikmultimedia
iGrand Piano for iPad - The Concert-Quality Piano App for iPad - Grand Pianos
Published on Oct 9, 2012 by ikmultimedia
"http://ikmultimedia.com/igrand - Experience the phenomenal upright pianos from iGrand Piano for iPad in this video
iGrand Piano is the first concert-quality piano app, offering 18 gorgeous sounding, true-stereo, multisampled pianos, with fidelity that rivals the best professional piano instruments for Mac and PC, and a low-latency response that makes it feel like you're playing a real piano.
But that's only part of the story. iGrand Piano also provides you with a full suite of MIDI-controllable adjustable parameters, allowing you to tailor the sound of a particular piano to just the way you want it. And if that's not enough, you also get a built-in recorder that features an audio/visual metronome, and can export your recordings as WAV or M4a files.
Because it's CoreMIDI compatible, you can play iGrand Piano from a MIDI controller, such as iRig KEYS, or use your own keyboard connected to your iPad via iRig MIDI. Either way, you get a piano rig you can take anywhere and play anytime."
I'm not seeing this one on iTunes just yet. Here's IK Multimedia on iTunes:
IK Multimedia
iPads on eBay
Star Sound - Live Performance
Published on Oct 9, 2012 by MischievousPauline
"Visit my blog : http://dreamcatcher-studios.blogspot.fr/
You can listen to the original version of this song here : http://soundcloud.com/pawline/star-sound
- The "Halloween" Edition -
All my songs are homemade, I create them in my bedroom that I funnily call "Dreamcatcher Studios". I'm an art craver & I'm crazy about a ton of creation sorts. I'm inspired of everything ... or almost!
Star Sound
Quark doesn't enhance her
Amazing discover
She told me she feels so unnatural
Well I guessed it through the light
She would like to be at least like her friend Neutron
But her force wasn't enough strong
Similar to hardons
Dark matter
It doesn't matter
Chandra is a star
She flatters
She gives rigor
Chandra will not start
She lost her mind in a black hole
And her soul
Electric, eccentric, nostalgic, magnetic
She thinks she's a troll
She just want to be lost in the vacuum
Endless universe can't you release her
From those dark chains that keep the star miserable
That's true this sun doesn't seem stable
Unpulsar
Quark matter
Chandra like a black fire
Exotic star
No collapse
Chandra in the dark
Maybe shorter than Pluto
She seems to be cold
Denser than her mates
She degenerates
© Pauline"
Rheyne Jammer for Lemur and Ableton Live
YouTube Published on Oct 9, 2012 by LiineTV
"http://liine.net/en/products/lemur/premium/rheyne-jammer/ - Man of the moment Rheyne gives us a behind the scenes tour of his live electronic music improvisation setup. All the patches used in this video are available as a FREE download so you can play around and learn the magic."
Moog Minitaur and Animoog Receive Technical Achievement Nominations for 28th Annual TEC Awards
"Moog Captures Nominations in 'Musical Instrument Technology' and 'Audio Apps for Smartphones & Tablets' Categories
ANAHEIM, Calif. – October 9, 2012 - Moog Music announced that it has been nominated for the 28th Annual TEC Awards in two separate categories: 'Musical Instrument Technology (Hardware)' and a new category, "Audio Apps for Smartphones & Tablets." The TEC Awards is the pro audio industry's most prestigious awards show honoring outstanding achievement in product innovation and sound production. The 28th Annual TEC Awards will be presented during the 2013 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.
Nominations are based on product entries made by a select panel of industry professionals in numerous audio categories. Products must be released and in commercial use during the period of September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012, to be eligible for nomination.
Mike Adams, CEO/President of Moog Music, commented: 'It is a privilege for us to be considered for two TEC Awards this year, especially in the new Smartphone and Tablet Apps category. We are very proud of the work our team has done on both the Minitaur and Animoog and are grateful for this recognition.'
Minitaur: Analog Bass Synthesizer
The Moog Minitaur, which captured a nomination in 'Musical Instrument Technolgy' is a powerful, compact analog bass synthesizer that features a classic one knob per function design. It is the first instrument in Moog's Taurus family that does not have foot pedals. At only 8.5" x 5.25" and less than 3lbs, the Minitaur puts legendary analog Moog bass into a package designed to fit seamlessly into today's performance and production environments.
Animoog: Expressive, Captivating and Sonically Immersive
Animoog, which has been nominated in the new 'Audio Apps for Smartphones & Tablets' category, is powered by Moog’s new Anisotropic Synth Engine (ASE) and is the first professional polyphonic synthesizer designed for the IOS. Animoog captures the vast sonic vocabulary of Moog synthesizers and applies it to the modern touch surface paradigm, enabling a user to quickly sculpt fluid and dynamic sounds that live, breathe, and evolve. Visually captivating and sonically immersive, Animoog brings IOS music production to the next level.
For more information about Minitaur or Animoog, visit http://www.moogmusic.com.
For more information about the TEC Foundation, visit http://www.tecfoundation.com."
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Moog Music Inc.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. – October 9, 2012 - Moog Music announced that it has been nominated for the 28th Annual TEC Awards in two separate categories: 'Musical Instrument Technology (Hardware)' and a new category, "Audio Apps for Smartphones & Tablets." The TEC Awards is the pro audio industry's most prestigious awards show honoring outstanding achievement in product innovation and sound production. The 28th Annual TEC Awards will be presented during the 2013 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.
Nominations are based on product entries made by a select panel of industry professionals in numerous audio categories. Products must be released and in commercial use during the period of September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012, to be eligible for nomination.
Mike Adams, CEO/President of Moog Music, commented: 'It is a privilege for us to be considered for two TEC Awards this year, especially in the new Smartphone and Tablet Apps category. We are very proud of the work our team has done on both the Minitaur and Animoog and are grateful for this recognition.'
The Moog Minitaur, which captured a nomination in 'Musical Instrument Technolgy' is a powerful, compact analog bass synthesizer that features a classic one knob per function design. It is the first instrument in Moog's Taurus family that does not have foot pedals. At only 8.5" x 5.25" and less than 3lbs, the Minitaur puts legendary analog Moog bass into a package designed to fit seamlessly into today's performance and production environments.
Animoog, which has been nominated in the new 'Audio Apps for Smartphones & Tablets' category, is powered by Moog’s new Anisotropic Synth Engine (ASE) and is the first professional polyphonic synthesizer designed for the IOS. Animoog captures the vast sonic vocabulary of Moog synthesizers and applies it to the modern touch surface paradigm, enabling a user to quickly sculpt fluid and dynamic sounds that live, breathe, and evolve. Visually captivating and sonically immersive, Animoog brings IOS music production to the next level.
For more information about Minitaur or Animoog, visit http://www.moogmusic.com.
For more information about the TEC Foundation, visit http://www.tecfoundation.com."
iTunes:
Moog Music Inc.
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iPod Touch on eBay
VXXY DCM8 First impressions
VXXY DCM8 First impressions from Equinoxoz music solutions on Vimeo.
VXXY DCM8 First impressions from Equinoxoz music solutions on Vimeo."The VXXY Chip Tune Drum machine or DCM8 as its creators dubbed it is a very fun little groove box. I haven't seen too many videos floating around for it so I figured I would do one starting with just a blank slot and fill it up "on the fly"
You can create TONS of grooves with this thing and the sounds are all very arcadey and retro which makes it inspiring to work with. It has a few performance options in it and the way it is programmed is akin to some of the classic XOX style TR Drum machines.
I merely scratched the surface in this video and I will do more video's on it with other gear to give an idea what it sounds like 'in the mix'."
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1939 RCA STORYTONE PIANO - Worlds First Electric Piano
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"An extremely rare and historically important instrument, the RCA Storytone piano was built in 1939 in a joint venture between Story & Clark and RCA. It is the world's first electric piano, and it debuted at the 1939 World's Fair, which was truly a great event for musical instruments -- the similarly famous Hammond Novachord, the world's first polyphonic tube synthesizer debuted there in 1939 as well.
The piano has normal strings and action but no soundboard -- the sound is amplified through electromagnetic pickups, circuitry and a speaker system, making it the world's first commercial electric piano. It works especially well for sustained styles of playing, as notes can last up to a minute or more with its unique form of resonance. It sounds more authentic and much more like a real piano than a Rhodes, Wurlitzer or Helpinstill, and sounds richer, fuller, and thicker than a Yamaha CP-70 or Kawai EP-308. It really is the king of all electric pianos, save for transportability.
Even better, it has an art deco/streamline design that rivals that of the finest furniture of the era. This piano has been refinished and restored and is in excellent functional and cosmetic condition. It also comes with its original bench, which has also been refinished, reupholstered, and restored. Please note that we did not replace the keytops, which are original, because they look better than new keytops would.
Please note that the shipping cost is an estimate and that the actual shipping cost to the buyer will vary based on the buyer's location. For instance, moving this to the east coast would cost $590, while moving this within the Los Angeles metro area would cost $125."
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"An extremely rare and historically important instrument, the RCA Storytone piano was built in 1939 in a joint venture between Story & Clark and RCA. It is the world's first electric piano, and it debuted at the 1939 World's Fair, which was truly a great event for musical instruments -- the similarly famous Hammond Novachord, the world's first polyphonic tube synthesizer debuted there in 1939 as well.
The piano has normal strings and action but no soundboard -- the sound is amplified through electromagnetic pickups, circuitry and a speaker system, making it the world's first commercial electric piano. It works especially well for sustained styles of playing, as notes can last up to a minute or more with its unique form of resonance. It sounds more authentic and much more like a real piano than a Rhodes, Wurlitzer or Helpinstill, and sounds richer, fuller, and thicker than a Yamaha CP-70 or Kawai EP-308. It really is the king of all electric pianos, save for transportability.
Even better, it has an art deco/streamline design that rivals that of the finest furniture of the era. This piano has been refinished and restored and is in excellent functional and cosmetic condition. It also comes with its original bench, which has also been refinished, reupholstered, and restored. Please note that we did not replace the keytops, which are original, because they look better than new keytops would.
Please note that the shipping cost is an estimate and that the actual shipping cost to the buyer will vary based on the buyer's location. For instance, moving this to the east coast would cost $590, while moving this within the Los Angeles metro area would cost $125."
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Cableguys Curve 2 Now Available
Published on Oct 2, 2012 by CableguysOfficial
Curve 2 out now!
FULLY FUNCTIONAL DEMO: http://www.cableguys.de/downloads.html
MORE INFO: http://www.cableguys.de/curve.html
Curve is a software synthesizer with an irresistible waveform editor, huge sound library and slick interface. Ideal for both experimentation and detailed tweaking at an excellent sound quality.
Music by Pangea Dub Force."
FORBIDDEN COMUNICATOR - SPACE DRONE ALIENIZER.
Published on Oct 9, 2012 by Biyi Amez
"Basado en varios circuitos CMOS."
Synth-Project presents: The Diva Controller - An overview and function test
Published on Oct 9, 2012 by SynthProject
"more infos: http://www.synth-project.de/diva.html
Just an overview and function test of the DIVA Controller. Nothing more nothing less !"
Serge Peak And Trough !
Published on Oct 9, 2012 by Dmitri SFC
http://www.cgs.synth.net/
http://www.coa-modular.com/
Improvisation for Piano* and iPad
Published on Oct 9, 2012 by chrisstackvideo
"An exploration of textures using an iPad in an Alesis iDock running NodeBeat controlling a Korg Wavestation VST in Ableton Live... "piano" and additional synth parts with a Yamaha MO8."
iTunes:
NodeBeat HD - AffinityBlue
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ROLAND SH-5
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"Offered for sale is this Roland SH-5 in exceptional cosmetic condition and perfect working order.
It's an awesome synth and quite unlike many of the other Roland SH series - more like a compact System 100.
There are a few scuffs and minor nicks in the outer casing, but otherwise this synth is in amazing condition (please see detailed photos below). It has had one owner from new and has obviously been very well cared-for. The pots/sliders feel like new - it would appear to have had very little use.
It has been checked over, tuned and PAT tested for electrical safety by James Walker at Synth Repair Services and is in excellent working order - all pots move smoothly and noiselessly and all pots, switches and knobs function exactly as they should - it is a joy to play and program..."
"Offered for sale is this Roland SH-5 in exceptional cosmetic condition and perfect working order.
It's an awesome synth and quite unlike many of the other Roland SH series - more like a compact System 100.
There are a few scuffs and minor nicks in the outer casing, but otherwise this synth is in amazing condition (please see detailed photos below). It has had one owner from new and has obviously been very well cared-for. The pots/sliders feel like new - it would appear to have had very little use.
It has been checked over, tuned and PAT tested for electrical safety by James Walker at Synth Repair Services and is in excellent working order - all pots move smoothly and noiselessly and all pots, switches and knobs function exactly as they should - it is a joy to play and program..."
Rare Suzuki / Siel Sx-500 SN 0176
Genoqs Octopus Hardware Sequencer
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"All Octopus's are hand made by the Genoqs team in Germany and made from quality components and with a classic style that would stand out and proud in any studio..."
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"All Octopus's are hand made by the Genoqs team in Germany and made from quality components and with a classic style that would stand out and proud in any studio..."
Buchla 266e Source of Uncertainty
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Korg Monopoly with Original Box & Front Panel Overlay
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"With original box and poly inserts.
Original manual.
Original demo tape
Original patch overlay sheet.
Monopoly synthesizer is full working and as mint condition as you are likely to find for a synth of this age."
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"With original box and poly inserts.
Original manual.
Original demo tape
Original patch overlay sheet.
Monopoly synthesizer is full working and as mint condition as you are likely to find for a synth of this age."
DUBFIRE R2D PERCUSSION SYNTH
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Dubfire DS7 MOV
Published on Sep 20, 2012 by Zuluworrior90
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"This is a custom built Drum synth based on the classic DS7 .built from quality components on a printed PCB. no timer chips inside.. this is all analogue circuity and sound wunderfully warm. built into a rugged metal enclosure..triggered either from the front pad pickup or from an external drum pad
The controls are as follows:
ON/OFF switch with ultra bright indication backlight
TUNE POT - controls the pitch of the oscillator
FREQUENCY POT - controls the speed/rate of the LFO
MODULATION POT - controls the depth of the LFO
DECAY POT - controls the length of the sound
SWEEP POT - controls the range of the oscillator sweep
VOLUME POT - controls the output gain
TRIGGER PAD - mounted on the front face plate
PAD SELECT SWITCH - switches between front mounted pad or an external drum pad
The output is via a 1/4 inch mono Jack at the rear of the unit
Can be ran either from the included 9V PP3 battery or via 9V DC socket (switchable).
this versitile little synth can create many interesting percussive and melodic effects simply by manipulating the controlls and hitting the pad.. many of the classic jah shaka and tubbys effects used in early dub reggae can be attained.. really sounds so nice when plugged into a delay and reverb.."
Published on Sep 20, 2012 by Zuluworrior90
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"This is a custom built Drum synth based on the classic DS7 .built from quality components on a printed PCB. no timer chips inside.. this is all analogue circuity and sound wunderfully warm. built into a rugged metal enclosure..triggered either from the front pad pickup or from an external drum pad
The controls are as follows:
ON/OFF switch with ultra bright indication backlight
TUNE POT - controls the pitch of the oscillator
FREQUENCY POT - controls the speed/rate of the LFO
MODULATION POT - controls the depth of the LFO
DECAY POT - controls the length of the sound
SWEEP POT - controls the range of the oscillator sweep
VOLUME POT - controls the output gain
TRIGGER PAD - mounted on the front face plate
PAD SELECT SWITCH - switches between front mounted pad or an external drum padThe output is via a 1/4 inch mono Jack at the rear of the unit
Can be ran either from the included 9V PP3 battery or via 9V DC socket (switchable).
this versitile little synth can create many interesting percussive and melodic effects simply by manipulating the controlls and hitting the pad.. many of the classic jah shaka and tubbys effects used in early dub reggae can be attained.. really sounds so nice when plugged into a delay and reverb.."
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Mutable Instruments Ambika 6 Voice 4-Pole Polyphonic Synthesizer
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"This auction is for my fully assembled, fully functional Mutable Instruments Ambika (6 Voice) 4-Pole Polyphonic Synthesizer. I finished building this synth about a month ago, but it still needs a case. These cases can be purchased separately from FCD72 on the Mutable Instruments forum. This synth is by far the most complex Mutable Instruments synthesizer to date. I was fortunate enough to get in on the early Pioneers run of PCB boards which is why I am offering this synth before the official release.
This Ambika comes with qty. 6 - 4-Pole voicecards. Included with this synth auction is an AC adapter and 2GB SD card that is loaded with several presets/patches. Insured UPS Ground shipping to the lower 48 US states.
For more information about the Ambika visit the following link:
http://www.mutable-instruments.net/ambika"
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"This auction is for my fully assembled, fully functional Mutable Instruments Ambika (6 Voice) 4-Pole Polyphonic Synthesizer. I finished building this synth about a month ago, but it still needs a case. These cases can be purchased separately from FCD72 on the Mutable Instruments forum. This synth is by far the most complex Mutable Instruments synthesizer to date. I was fortunate enough to get in on the early Pioneers run of PCB boards which is why I am offering this synth before the official release.
This Ambika comes with qty. 6 - 4-Pole voicecards. Included with this synth auction is an AC adapter and 2GB SD card that is loaded with several presets/patches. Insured UPS Ground shipping to the lower 48 US states.For more information about the Ambika visit the following link:
http://www.mutable-instruments.net/ambika"
PreenFM FM Synthesizer
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ROLAND SH-2 SN 982727 with Original Roland Case
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"The unit appears to be fully functional, all the keys and knobs and sliders working well to the best of my knowledge as I tested..."
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"The unit appears to be fully functional, all the keys and knobs and sliders working well to the best of my knowledge as I tested..."
ROLAND Juno-106 Vintage Analog Synth SN 394045
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"Up for sale is ROLAND Juno-106 the "classic" analog synthesizer.
Probably one of the best polyphonic analog synths available, sounds great and easy to play. I ran the unit in test mode and it seems like voice chips number 2 and 3 is not working properly and would probably need replacing. I also noticed voice chip number 5 is becoming a bit weak/unstable..."
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tokywax (RSS)
"Up for sale is ROLAND Juno-106 the "classic" analog synthesizer.
Probably one of the best polyphonic analog synths available, sounds great and easy to play. I ran the unit in test mode and it seems like voice chips number 2 and 3 is not working properly and would probably need replacing. I also noticed voice chip number 5 is becoming a bit weak/unstable..."
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