MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, January 10, 2013


Thursday, January 10, 2013

MIDI Pattern Sequencer Video

Published on Jan 10, 2013 Trassman27·13 videos

iTunes:
MIDI Pattern Sequencer - iMusicAlbum
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

Lunchbox Chords

Published on Jan 10, 2013 erthenvar·8 videos

"Erthenvar Patch Chord in a PulpLogic Eurorack Lunchbox along with some Doepfer modules and PulpLogic 1U Tiles. Visit http://erthenvar.com"

Cyclone Analogic Bass Bot TT-303 Unboxing

Published on Jan 10, 2013 x0xclones·1 video

"Our new website will be going live very soon at http://www.x0xclones.com where we will be providing information and reviews on clones and software emulations of the Roland SH-101, TB-303, TR-808 and TR-909.

This is the first of our videos where we take a look at the Cyclone Analogic Bass Bot TT-303 - a recently released clone of Roland's TB-303. We'll be uploading more videos soon demonstrating the units operation and sound, as well a full written review on our website. The site will be launching in the next few days at http://www.x0xclones.com

Please feel free to ask any questions in the comments!"

via discchord who has an "American English" overdub of the video.

Doepfer A167 Comparator

Published on Jan 10, 2013 raulsworldofsynths·191 videos

"A continued exploration of the Doepfer A167 Comparator. Includes sound examples of Offset and Oscilloscope views. Free Running ADSR example found in next video.
Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

All parts here.

Custom White Yamaha CS30L by CustomSynth


flickr set by customsynth
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CustomSynth.

Sequential Circuits Prophet VS Rack Vector Synthesizer SN 0255

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via this auction

Pics of the inside below.

Comes with Ram Cartridge (as pictured).

Clavia Nord Modular G2

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via this auction

Elektron A4, Octatrack and piano composition

Published on Jan 10, 2013 dylannau·17 videos

"Slow 3 chord song, kinda boring [not to me! :)]. Drums and sampling piano on the Octatrack, everything else is the A4 along with an eventide Space on the reverb duties. There is a small edit in the video, just put 2 different takes together. Straight from the stereo outs of the Mackie into Logic. Thanks for watching.
sputnikviper.bandcamp.com
apollocobra.bandcamp.com"

Analog Four + OP-1 (CUCKOO)

Published on Jan 10, 2013 cuckoomusic·76 videos

"The Analog Four and the OP-1 sounds great together despite their distinctly different sound qualities."

What Bass? - DSI MoPho

Published on Jan 10, 2013 Richard Schmitt·8 videos
Update: video re-Published on Jan 11, 2013

"Some German rednecks and their bikes. Thought that a good portion of DSI MoPho wouldn't hurt. Drums from Spectrasonics Stylus RMX"

Xaoc Moska Stoicheia fun

Published on Jan 10, 2013 Tommyanalog·11 videos

nanigo²

Published on Jan 10, 2013 Ebotronix·554 videos


4 ms Peg RCD VCA Matrix
Analogue Systems RS 100 RS 110 RS 360
A 134 pan by A 147 Moog MP 201 & Maths
Make Noise Maths Moddemix Optomix QMMG Wogglebug
Malekko 4x Anti 4x Unkle
Moog 4x Freqbox CP251
Roland System 104 Sequencer
Toppobrillo Sportmodulator
Logic Sequence & Master clock to Kenton Pro 2000 II
Drums Nanigo 6/8 by D Drum 4 se
FX Boss VF1 Line6 Echopro TC M3000 Aphex Model 104 Alesis 3630

ether^ra : SCHIPPMANN VCF02 MAYHEM

Published on Jan 10, 2013 potterpaint2000·516 videos

"improv featuring the Schippmann VCF02 and others. http://etherra.blogspot.com/"

Korg NanoPad Sequencer

Published on Jan 8, 2013 littlescale·360 videos

"Korg NanoPad Sequencer
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A simple, proof-of-concept sequencer that can be applied to a range of drum pad controller models.

8 pads are used for sequencing.

4 pads are used for selecting between four different sequences, running simultaneously at different related tempo subdivisions.

The XY pad is used to store MIDI CC data for each step for each sequence, and as thus can be used to automate a range of parameters, increasing the available expression for such a setup.

Download the example Live set that I used here: http://milkcrate.com.au/_other/downloads/live_packs/nanopad%20seq%20example%2...

Download the Max patch here: http://milkcrate.com.au/_other/downloads/live_packs/NanoPad%20Sequencer.zip
---
http://www.little-scale.blogspot.com.au/"

New Moog Synth To Be the Sub Phatty?


New pic via Moog Music on Facebook

Click the pic and read the right circuit board. The name of the synth or the name of the board? Old School Phatty? Mini Phatty? Sub Phatty. The Miniminimoog.

This one in via Ryan.

Also see:
New Moog Synthesizer on the Bench
First Look at Moog's New Analog Synth by Herb Deutsch

The Pyramid Synthesisers


via nervoussquirrel.com where you'll find additional info and pics.

"Another collaboration with Pete Fowler - two pyramid-shaped analogue synthesisers with hand painted casings.

They began as part of an animated music video that Pete made for The Horrors, and then afterwards Richard Russell (XL Recordings) decided to commission a real life version. It was decided to make two synths in the end, one for Richard and one for The Horrors to use. They each have a catalog number, "XLRD001 001" and "XLRD001 002".

The whole project was massive fun from beginning to end - everyone involved was really nice, complete artistic freedom was given, lots of enthusiasm and encouragement from every direction! Once they were finished, Nathan Pask took these great photos

Each synth contains a Sound Lab mark II, built from a circuit board sold by Music From Outer Space."

Video below and at nervoussquirrel.com.

The Disco Room


via Jesse Osborne-Lanthier on Facebook

Inside a Minipops 120


via Mark Milanovich on Facebook
(click through for more)

"Minipops 120 internals! Diode matrices, forests of components, a diagnostic nightmare. I have to replace the Change/Break rotary switch and the Rhythm A/B toggle, and thought I would take some gut shots of this marvel."


New Moog Synthesizer on the Bench


via Moog Music on Facebook

"Benchmark.

www.moogmusic.com/namm-2013-next-moog"

Don't miss the First Look at Moog's New Analog Synth by Herb Deutsch with speculation and comments.

Arduino drum machine + synth module with MIDI input

Published on Jun 30, 2012 micogirl·1 video

Left channel audio only.

"Arduino MEGA was used for the drum machine and Arduino UNO for the synth module with a MIDI input. Both are enclosed in a "groovebox".
Output through PWM, 8 bit resolution, 31372,55 Hz sample rate.
I have to thank the authors of Auduino. My project started from it and here is the result.
edit:
Documentation (only in Slovene) and source code are available on my web page http://www.mitjacerkvenik.com , you can find them under Projects. Please donate so I can take some time to translate documentation in English. Thanks!"

BugBrand PEQ - TetchyAllBands



"A Device Demo.
Listen on Full-Freq Speaker System.
Downloadable as .wav"

R.A. Moog Melodia Theremin

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via this auction

Pics of the inside below.

"original R.A. Moog Melodia Theremin by Bob Moog probably produced in the early 1960ies.

To my knowledge this is a factory produced theremin not a kit model.

The front panel shows beautiful Melodia logo together with the R.A. Moog logo...it shines history..

Item is in great restored condition, inside looks good. No excessive corrosion etc.

Woodwork is all original and great condition, original brass volume antenna plate on the side in place.

Antenna has been replace with modern one, old antenna was missing."

Siel DK 600 Vintage Polyphonic MIDI Synthesizer

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Oberheim MATRIX-6 SN 705525 Vintage Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

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via this auction
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KORG DW-6000 SN 006149

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tokyowax (RSS)

ROLAND SH-2 SN 901581 with Case

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tokyowax (RSS)

YAMAHA CS-10 SN 12408 with Original Case

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Farfisa Syntorchestra SN 6335 / 104

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"It used to work perfectly (up to about 3 months ago); both mono and poli sections riffing away into infinity! But then one day it just died i.e. no output whatsoever. The light still comes on when you plug it in, but the only sound that comes out is a craaaazy synth sound as you turn it off..."

1974 Learning Music with Synthesizers, 1st ed.

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via this auction

"Published the same year electro-industrial pioneers Kraftwerk released their breakthrough album "Autobahn," here's a wonderful, rare tutorial on creating electronic music with analog synthesizers, focusing specifically on the ARP Odyssey, their scaled-down version of the ARP 2600 console. Apart from a little cover wear, the book is in very good condition. Softcover, 213 pages. First edition. Copyright 1974. This item ships WORLDWIDE..."

The 2nd edition had the ARP orange black color scheme as seen here.

Obtruta MK1 Steampunk Synth with Crystal LEDs

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via this auction
video at the auction and previously posted here.

"Obtruta stands for: One Button To Rule Them All.
This device is an analogue synthesizer and sound machine with simplified controls, however the complexity of the sounds it can synthesize still remain vast.
It is constructed from old and recycled parts- oak, mahogany, copper, brass, glass and bakelite.

The sound synthesis circuitry is of my own design, the modules it consist of are:
Two VCOs
Two Envelope generators (AHR and AR / Attack-Hold-Release and Attack-Release)
VCF (low pass with resonance and super-overload-resonance)
Modulator / Weird LFO
Internal signal heterodyner
Light sensor control voltage (CV) level controls

Explanation of operation:

The knife switch is the main power switch. When the button is pressed it activates both the envelopes and the modulator. One envelope controls both the VCOs and the second envelope controls the VCF, the far left switch mixes the modulator with either the VCO envelope or the VCF envelope control voltage. The modulator only cycles when the button is pressed and the frequency of VCO2 is lower than VCO1. Additionally the modulator speed is controlled by the frequency of the two VCOs so strange feedback loops happen when it is directed back to the VCOs.
The level of control voltage applied to the VCOs and VCF is controlled by the light sensors; The center light sensor is for VCO2, VCO1 via the left sensor and the VCF via the right sensor.

The center switch and right switch change the envelope shapes between HR and AHR, the two dials on the front control both attack and release time for each envelope.
The round dial with an arrow controls the filter resonance and can also be driven into super-overload-resonance when turned beyond the half way point.
The meter indicates the modulator level and frequency, the glowing crystals and glass tube show the control voltage level of both the envelopes and modulator, depending to which module it is directed.

Lights can be used as control elements for the light sensors however be aware that they can introduce mains hum through the very light beam itself if they are powered by AC mains electricity! This means that you could modulate the VCF or VCO at audio frequencies using a light source controlled by an audio signal. Modulation by using flashy lights has not yet been explored, I implore you to experiment! The sonic possibilities are vast and unknown!

The output socket can be found behind the small door in the back of the device, closed by a copper latch. The socket is a little bit stiff but I have had no problems using it, it accepts a mono quarter inch jack plug."

Solina String Ensemble

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Sequential Circuits Drumtraks Drum Machine

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Sequential Circuits Prophet-600 Vintage Synthesizer SN 3947

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SCI Sequential Circuits TOM with 32K Expansion

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"SCI Sequential Circuits TOM drum machine with rare RAM expansion to 32K (std is only 8K) so it can store a boatload of tracks - with original power supply... This thing rocks , 8 basic sounds with 8 more on the expansion cartridge - All sounds can be pitched with 32 steps and reversed - see the description at vintagesynth dot com - here is an excerpt"


RMS No.10 - A Simple Sequence Using 'Pamela's Workout' and a Mixer


RMS No.10 - A Simple Sequence Using 'Pamela's Workout' and a Mixer from Random Modular Snippets on Vimeo.

"Featuring:- ALM - Pamela's Workout, Doepfer's A-110, A-138, A-140 and a touch of the Strymon El Capistan.

This is just a very simple sequence created by using Pamela's Workout and a mixer. With added ADSR and a touch of vibrato via an LFO.

If I'd thought on I would have just sent the source from the oscillator straight to the output and used the other mixer and the other Pamela's Workout outs for more action on the other oscillator."

1978 Dennis Electronics "Expand your synthesizer!" Ads


via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the write-up.

Amanda Ghassaei Electronic Instrument


Published on May 25, 2012 InstructablesTV·146 videos

via Instructables

"This electronic instrument allows you to sequence and loop audio and MIDI data. Most of the time I use it to sequence drum samples so I can play around with different beats and rhythms. The really great thing about this instrument is that it is very portable, it fits in your hands easily, runs off a single 9 volt battery, and has a headphone jack that you can plug into. If you connect it to your computer via usb you can also use it to send MIDI data, this way you can communicate with other electronic instruments or software environments that understand MIDI."

via MAKE

Dubspot First Look: The Propellerhead PX7 FM Synthesizer

Dubspot First Look: The Propellerhead PX7 FM Synthesizer In Reason 6.5 w/ Chris Petti

Published on Jan 10, 2013 DubSpot·387 videos

Pic of the massive Jellinghaus DX7 hardware knob laden editor at :53.

More info: http://bit.ly/X3rh1F

"Recently Propellerhead approached me about designing some sounds for a new FM synthesizer in Reason. As you may recall from some of my previous video tutorials, I showed you how to create an FM synth out of several Thors and a Combinator. The purpose was to demonstrate how to get some of the more modern, edgy FM sounds that we associate with dubstep and electro.

Although my method for creating FM sounds this way worked, Propellerhead have made this easier now with a new FM synthesizer engine, the PX7, now available as a Rack Extension for Reason 6.5. The PX7 is a true six-operator FM synth with some dazzling math behind it, resulting in a replica of the Yamaha DX7, the first commercially available FM synth from the early 1980s.

Just so you all know, the DX7 and I didn't have a great relationship when we first met. I first encountered it in the labs at Berklee when I was studying music synthesis. It was a million miles away from what I wanted to achieve soundwise. I was very into the big, fat, warm analog sounds that I was hearing in all the drum'n'bass tunes I was into at the time. The DX7 was also difficult to program at first. It didn't make sense to me and was really tedious. It had a very small display that required you to scroll through dozens upon dozens of parameters to create and edit a sound. More importantly to me at the time, it was seemingly not capable of producing the analog sounds I was into.

Years later, after a revival in software form, FM synthesis has found a very special place in my heart. I now find it to be very exciting as I am now very clear on what I can and can't do with it. I have developed an appreciation for the highly detailed and exotic sounds that FM can produce. So I hope you all enjoy and appreciate the irony of this situation and my love/hate relationship with FM throughout the years. Most importantly, I hope that you enjoy the lesson in the PX7 and ultimately FM synthesis. - Chris Petti"

RC CIRCUIT BENT ALCHEMIST ANALOGUE DRONE LAB SYNTHESIZER

Published on Jan 10, 2013 djwidow420·216 videos

"MODIFIED 1979 SOUND GENERATOR - ANALOGUE DRONE MACHINE"

Resonance Circuits on eBay (RSS)

Glitchbreaks Hotel

Published on Jan 10, 2013 Alex Matheu·11 videos

"Recorded this session of Glitchbreaks playing over Animoog into Multitrack DAW on Audiobus in my hotel room."

iTunes:
GlitchBreaks - Alex Matheu
Animoog - Moog Music Inc.

iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

monstrumWave - demo of wavetable and waveform editing


Published on Jan 10, 2013 msepsis·14 videos

No audio. Just a demo of the UI. monstrumWave is an editor for Waldorf Microwave II, XT and XTk synthesizers. You can find a demo with audio on MATRIXSYNTH-P here.

"Demonstration of the current nightly monstrumwave beta,2.796.

You can now retrieve, edit and store back to user presets on the synth wavetable and waveform data. Still working out some bugs, but as you can see the core is there.

I sell this editor at www.monstrummedia.com, the functionality demo'd here is not in the current release but will be sent out to all current customers when the monstrumWave 3.0 update comes."
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