MATRIXSYNTH: Wednesday, January 23, 2013


Wednesday, January 23, 2013

NAMM 2013: Steady State Fate PTG Low Pass Gate Persussion

Published on Jan 23, 2013 SteadyStateFate·11 videos

"Really quick video of the PTG as a LPG doing some percussion.
Left side (PTG A) is in gate mode and being used as a VCA. A FM'd Triangle wave from the VCO2-RM is the source.
That signal is fed to a uHC filter which is being controlled by the PTG envelope from the right side (PTG B). PTG B is also in gate mode and is providing independent envelope control over filter frequency.

Pressure Points provides the gate source.

Sorry for the crappy editing! Just wanted to get this out to interested parties before we leave for NAMM =)"

NAMM 2013: Numark Orbit | UniqueSquared.com

Published on Jan 23, 2013 Uniquesquared·462 videos

WNAMM13: New M-Audio Keyboards

Published on Jan 23, 2013 sonicstate·314 videos

"WNAMM13: New M-Audio Keyboards Controller range extended with three new Axiom AIR models"

NAMM 2013: WNAMM13: Dubreq Stylophone Preview


Published on Jan 23, 2013 sonicstate·314 videos

"WNAMM13: Dubreq Stylophone Preview Chunky metal contruction with synth functions"

Stylophones on eBay

NAMM 2013: WNAMM13: World Exclusive Moog Sub Phatty

Published on Jan 23, 2013 sonicstate·312 videos

"WNAMM13: World Exclusive Moog Sub Phatty We get an in-depth look at the new synth"

http://sonicstate.com

NAMM 2013: Akai Max 25 | UniqueSquared.com

Published on Jan 23, 2013 Uniquesquared·460 videos

"To learn more visit our blog: http://www.uniquesquared.com/blog/21612/pro-audio/namm-2013-media-preview-day/"

NAMM 2013: Dubreq Stylophone S2 analog synthesizer


Published on Jan 23, 2013 SoundsAndGear·447 videos

"http://namm.soundsandgear.com

Checking out the new Stylophone S2 from Dubreq, it's an all analog synthesizer with a 37 note touch keyboard with 2 octaves up/down. Runs on batteries or power supply, has CV input, all metal construction...this thing is awesome and fun to play. I want it!

http://www.stylophone2.com/"

NAMM 2013: WNAMM13: The Future Of MIDI

Published on Jan 23, 2013 sonicstate·312 videos

"WNAMM13: The Future Of MIDI 30 year anniversary display"

http://sonicstate.com

Nord 80's Synth Classics II - PPG Wave 2.2, Memorymoog & Matrix-12



"Download the samples here. The Nord Sample Library is compatible with the Nord Electro 3/4, Nord Stage 2, Nord Wave and Nord Piano 2. This set contains 3 sounds, total time: 9.06"

NAMM 2013: Nord Keyboards Preps for NAMM


via @nordkeyboards

"Putting the last finishing touches on our NAMM booth..."

Booth 6464 Hall A

Remember, you can find the Synth Booths list at the top right menu above right next to the NAMM link.

dr. moonstien black blue arange circuit bent optical theremin noise synth

Published on Jan 23, 2013 drmoonstien·272 videos

"HAND BUILT NOISE MACHINE for sale on ebay"

drmoonstien on eBay (RSS)

via this auction

"VCO for main pitch. can be controlled by knob or optical theremin (optical theremin changes pitch in reaction to light any kind of light.) has lfo 1 for modulation and lfo 2 for more modulation. it has a high octave with volume and a low octave with volume so you can mix the seperate octaves together this act also as your main volume control. this thing makes crazy sounds for days and makes a great addition to whatever artilary you are already using"

NAMM 2013: Nu Desine Alpha Sphere

Published on Jan 23, 2013 SoundsAndGear·446 videos

http://namm.soundsandgear.com

"Checking out a cool midi controller and sample trigger instrument called the AlphaSphere from Nu Desine. It's got 48 pressure sensitive pads that you can assign however you wish. Cool stuff for live performance."

NAMM 2013: Tiptop Audio Trigger Riot and Circadian Rhythm Sequencers


http://tiptopaudio.com

New Tiptop Audio Eurorack modules coming to NAMM Booth 1170 Hall E

Below: Tiptop on a plane, on its way.

NAMM 2013: Intellijel


via Intellijel Designs Inc. on Facebook

"Our system for NAMM 2013. Located at the Analogue Haven booth."

Analog CV Luna Lab

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via this auction

"1 brand new Luna Lab Noise research analog synthesizer
1 brand new Luna Lab Noise research analog 10 step sequencer

Beautifully designed synth/sequencer combo. Quality build, killer sounds, endless combinations and sonic capabilities.

(keyboard in 1st picture is NOT included)"

Roland TB-303 SN 220600 with Kenton Retrofit

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via this auction

"This unit has been retro-fitted by Kenton, which allows the user to access more of the instrument's functions via CV/Gate from a good midi to cv converter. The sync 24 input allows the internal sequencer to clock to an external sequencer via a midi to sync 24 converter..."

Pittsburgh Modular Timetable Eurorack Module

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via this auction

"Pittsburgh Modular Timetable for the Eurorack Modular Synthesizers. Includes the optional Mod Pack."


Make Noise Wiard Wogglebug Eurorack Module


via this auction

Google Play Promo, G-Stomper Drum Machine for Android

Published on Jan 23, 2013 galplaneth·16 videos

"Google Play Promo Video, G-Stomper Drum Machine for Android
(Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1)

G-Stomper is a highly optimized Drum Machine/Groovebox for doing electronic live performances on your Android device.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.planeth.gstomperdemo

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.planeth.gstomper

Official Website:
http://www.planet-h.com/gstomper/"

Numark Orbit DJ Controller Video


Video overview added to this post.

W I N D C H I M E S ELECTRONICS

"W I N D C H I M E S ELECTRONICS is Amanda Eicher and Yasi Perera making things that seem to depend on mass means, with the help of many collaborators, among them Thomas Buckler (web and graphics), Chris Cohen (accounting), Randall Fontes (state) and Walter Funk (waveforms)."

Yasi worked with Don Buchla & Associates.  W I N D C H I M E S current project is what they call "a light harmonizing time house".  The following is captured for the archives here.  Click through above for the animated gif and of course the rest of the site.

"It generates a single signal, suitable for both lighting and audio, in resolution of detected/imagined stimuli taken in by its touch and light sensors. It attempts to follow the circadian light-time around it and contribute to the harmony of its local time.

The visualization at left shows the kitten-sized cast-plastic structure, built to hold shoji paper screens. The patterned windows diffuse light from a complex of LEDs and electronic filters designed to behave like moving post-'black body' flame.

The pattern of illumination is, filtered differently, available at an 1/4" audio output, ready to drive an instrument amplifier. The audio is optionally emitted combined with sub-audio control signals, which can be demodulated to use later in the signal path by future modulation-aware signal processors packaged in 'stompbox' format.

The top, snooze bar, is a silver zigzag - capacitive touch sensor and CdS light sensor synthesizing touch and light information into a microprocessor-mediated response.

The Light Harmonizer is sensitive to touch-kinds: lightness of touch, timing of approach, and motions across and around. Unfinal attempts at categorical perception. First touches dim the light briefly, then it comes back in viscosity. Regular patterns of touches, it tries to predict and continue. ALSO 'day' to 'day': say, touches you give at lunch - every lunch - even if not regular per our usual clocks, are taken, speculatively, as regularities. Deviations from your regular lunchtimes, shown back in flushes, noticing what is astral weeks, what is dim weeks, when is the decade of french revolutionary 10 day weeks. In searching, we keep the memory sparse; without many bits, we find salience in action.

Its illumination varies also at frequencies we may hear, so at the audio output, fingers thump: bass drums, chimes, 100 metronomes' granular synthesis: embers, wind-through-trees, -through-chimes. We establish a circular heieracrchy of sound types: percussion, arrayed algorithmically, then stochastically, until, being noise, they form the elements of other drum sound syntheses. This carries on early work in computer music by Paul Berg, Herbert Brün, Arun Chandra, Rich Gold, S. R. Holtzman, G. M. Koenig, and Iannis Xenakis, among others, exploring sound manipulation at the machine instruction level as compositional. A physical platform for the exploration of seminumerical algorithms (Knuth's term) in relation to experience- both the experiences of music, and lived time. We take 'seminumerical' to pertain to aspects of postulation beyond Knuth's computer-scientific notion of 'hardware', into pertinence of form. Peter Naur displays this connection in examining problems, tools, and people as mutually constitutive.

We hope to take time as a place to display and collect user interface, generating informational 'persistence' in time itelf as a basis upon which to 'communicate'. 'Persistence in time' implies an expanded notion of rhythm, as qualia, consistent with classical concepts."

The Analog Lab NYC-Leo Delibes | Flower Duet from Lakmé on Moog Sonic V


Published on Jan 23, 2013

"Moog muSonics Sonic V that was recently repaired by The Analog Lab in NYC.

From Matrixsynth:
It has 2 osc's (saw, tri, square/pulse) 2 lfo's (saw,ramp,tri square) a ring modulator, a noise generator (white or pink), an external input, 2 outputs and 2 built in speakers. The speakers can be bypassed by using the second output. It is monophonic (plays one note at a time) and/or duophonic (plays two notes at a time). It even has a 'scale' knob on the front panel so it can play microtones.

The Sonic V has a 24db diode filter which is very expressive. It has that Moog sound when you want it, but you can also have it sound quite different. It can sound more gritty or aggressive then other synths containing the traditional Moog 24db transistor ladder filter thanks to the diode filter design and also to the addition of the ring modulator.

www.theanaloglab.com

(special thanks to http://m.matrixsynth.com/2009/10/moog-musonics-sonic-v-analog.html)"

Roland Juno-60 "Monoton"


'(C) 2013 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound
all sounds: Roland Juno-60 Analog Synthesizer
drums: Roland TR-707
recording: multi-track without Midi"

via Marko on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Polivoks VCF VCG D01

Published on Jan 23, 2013 Ted James Butler·56 videos

"Testing out the replacement chips for my Polivoks VCG. Using Polivks VCG saw and triangle oscillators before and after the filter, modified by the Hertz Donut and Double Andore."

Rare EMS Synthi E SN 147.E Analog Synth For Auction

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via this auction

"ultra rare EMS Synthi E (not Reheberg). This is an educational version of Synthi, using patch cables instead of pin points. It has been manufactured in 1975 and only about 200 units (and this one is s/n 147.E), so this is almost extinct as synthesizer. This unit is in a good shape, for an almost 40 years old instrument. Volume faders are a bit noisy when you move them and the touch pad needs to be pushed hard to properly play, but can be easily serviced..."


NAMM 2013: The place to be: Bob Moog Foundation booth at NAMM

Published on Jan 23, 2013 moogfoundation·64 videos

"Check out the amazing visitors we had at our NAMM booth in 2012. Our booth was a hub of excitement as throngs of people stopped by to check on our progress. Going to NAMM this year? Come see us in booth 5307!"

NAMM 2013: Numark Introduces Orbit - 1st Wireless Handheld DJ Controller

"NUMARK INTRODUCES THE WORLD’S FIRST WIRELESS HANDHELD DJ CONTROLLER

Orbit offers DJs unprecedented wireless control with 16 backlit pads, large aluminum control wheel, built-in 2-axis accelerometer, belt clip, and 8 hours of personality on a single charge.

Cumberland, R.I. (January 24, 2013) – Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ technology, introduces Orbit, a first-of-its-kind wireless handheld DJ performance controller. Numark will unveil Orbit at and around Booth 6700 at the 2013 NAMM show, January 24-27 in Anaheim, California.

Numark’s Orbit is the next step in the evolution of the performing DJ. Made to be held in the hands, strapped to your body using its built-in clip, or placed on the table, Orbit packs an unheard-of amount of control into an ergonomic game-controller-on-steroids design, which has every inch, inside and out, tailor-made for live performance. Orbit can be used wired via the included USB cable, which also charges it, or wireless using 2.4 GHz ultra-low-latency connectivity. Orbit features 4 selectable banks of 16 backlit pads, 8 on each side, for adding and blending effects, launching hot cues and samples, and more. Located in the center of Orbit are 4 bank selection buttons, 4 virtual knobs, and a large aluminum-faced touch- sensitive control wheel, which controls the selected virtual knob for instantly tweaking effects and filters.

“If you want to be a serious DJ these days, you need the guts and the gear to get out on the stage and perform,” said Chris Roman, Numark Product Manager. 'Orbit embraces that reality to its core, empowering DJs with performance capabilities that will need to be seen and experienced to be believed. It’s intuitive, operating like an extension of the DJ—not to mention it’s the most fun you’ll ever have on stage.'

Orbit’s live-performance design extends even to the inside of the device, where it has an embedded 2-axis accelerometer, which can be assigned to 2 different parameters per bank and activated instantly via 2 shoulder buttons. All of Orbit’s controls are fully mappable, so DJs will be able to customize their settings for effects control, transport control, volume control, or any other MIDI parameter. Numark will demonstrate Orbit for the first time at Booth 6700 at the 2013 NAMM show."

Update:

Numark Orbit DJ Controller Video Talkthrough

Published on Jan 23, 2013 DigitalDJTips·204 videos

"Small, well made, and hi-tech, the Numark Orbit is a US$99 wireless Midi DJ controller that on first look appears a great product. It can we worn on your arm, and has an accelerometer built in for extra performance fun."

NAMM 2013: AIR ANNOUNCES VACUUM PRO AND LOOM VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTS

"New AIR instruments provide both deep and simple access to fantastic sonic landscapes.
Cumberland, R.I. (January 24, 2013) – AIR Music Technology has expanded their virtual instrument offerings with the Vacuum Pro Polyphonic Analog Tube Synthesizer and Loom Modular Additive Synthesizer. Both programs are compatible with 32- or 64- bit Mac® or Windows systems, and both support the new AAX plug-in format, as well as traditional VST, AU, and RTAS formats. AIR Music Technology is the groundbreaking developer of acclaimed industry-standard virtual instruments and audio processing tools.
Vacuum Pro is a polyphonic analog tube synthesizer that travels light-years beyond the original monophonic Vacuum, first developed by the AIR team as part of the Pro Tools® Creative Collection from Avid®. The new Vacuum Pro is polyphonic, offering up to 160 oscillators plus substantial improvements in both horsepower and features. Loom is an entirely new modular additive synthesizer. While both of these new synthesizers offer an amazing amount of detailed control, each also provides programming aids and shortcuts to create custom user-created sounds quickly. Each contains 250 presets created by the AIR team. The Eco (economy) mode reduces the draw on the host processor, with minimal effect on the final sound.

'We offer the customer the best of both worlds,' said Samara Winterfeld, Principal Product Manager, AIR Music Technology, 'The organic sound of a vintage/analog synths, combined with the flexibility/capability of a virtual instrument.'

Vacuum Pro Polyphonic Analog Tube Synthesizer
The Vacuum part of the name Vacuum Pro relates to the six tube circuits that lend a particularly analog flavor to each of the main synthesis modules—oscillators, filters, mixer, etc. Vacuum Pro combines this vintage, organic sound with the versatility of up-to- date virtual instrument control. The interface is populated by single-function knobs, delivering a vintage feel that reflects the rich analog flavor of the instrument. Modulation effects, delay, and a classic arpeggiator add motion and depth to the sound.

Vacuum Pro sounds are created using one or two parts. When creating parts, the Smart Sound Randomizer allows new values to be created instantly for any or all selected modules. This makes it easy to keep an interesting oscillator sound, for example, while quickly trying out new filter settings. In addition, the Parts Lock feature allows the current settings of any modules (both parts) to be retained when changing sounds, providing a fast way to combine elements from different patches. Best of all, the Easy Sound Design Page reduces the dozens of front panel knobs down to eight, grouping related controls together for rapid results.

Loom Modular Additive Synthesizer
Loom weaves together a unique sonic spectrum, offering between 128 and 512 individual additive harmonics. Using an innovative modular approach, Loom has made additive synthesis both powerful and easy to control. Loom provides 30 sound modules, each with a distinct function—moving filter, octaver, repeater, second tone, etc. Up to 10 of these modules can be connected in a string. Spectral modulation, extensive envelope control, and multiple LFOs deliver deep control. Onboard effects provide the finishing elements for each sound.

The Smart Morph Page is where Loom really comes to life. In addition to real-time knobs offering sound, dynamic, modulation, and effect control, this simplified editing page also opens up the extensive morphing capabilities of the Loom additive sound engine and effects. Four assignable quadrants on an X-Y display provide incredible morphing control. Custom morphing paths can be plotted using points and segments. These morphing paths can then be automated, placed under MIDI control, and even synced to the tempo of the host program, creating a morphing pattern that takes 8 or 16 bars to complete, as one example. Intuitive color-coding makes the Loom graphical user interface easy to understand.

Air Music Technology will be exhibiting at Booth 6700 at the 2013 Winter NAMM show, January 24-27 in Anaheim, California."

NAMM 2013: New Akai MPX8 Sample Pad Controller & MAX25

"MPX8
SD Sample Pad Controller

Add sound samples via standard SD card (sold separately)
8 velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive pads
Drag-and-drop sample editor for Mac and PC included
Built-in library of popular sounds, samples, and bumps
Tune, add reverb, save sample sets for easy recall
USB MIDI plus standard MIDI inputs and outputs
1/8” headphone output and balanced 1/4” outputs"

"MAX25
Compact USB/MIDI/CV Keyboard Controller

25 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, 4 LED touch faders
Included AkaiConnect software automatically maps to VSTs
8 MPC pads, MPC Note Repeat, and MPC Swing
4 pad banks, 4 fader banks: 64 assignable pads, faders, and buttons
Step sequencer and expanded arpeggiator
CV & Gate outputs (1V/Oct), Mackie Control® and HUI® modes"

"AKAI PROFESSIONAL ANNOUNCES MAX25 KEYBOARD AND NEW ULTRA-COMPACT SAMPLE LAUNCHER WITH MPC® PADS
Adding to Akai Pro’s keyboard controller and portable production instrument lines, MAX25 and MPX8 give musicians groundbreaking capability in space-saving designs.

Cumberland, R.I. (January 24, 2013) – Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces MPX8, a standalone SD sample launcher with MPC pads, and MAX25, an innovative USB/MIDI/CV keyboard controller. Akai Professional will unveil MPX8 and MAX25 at Booth 6700 at the 2013 NAMM show, January 24-27 in Anaheim, California.

MPX8 is one of Akai Professional’s most innovative pad instruments yet. Using a standard SD card, users can load virtually any sample onto MPX8 and then assign it to any of the unit’s eight backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads. MPX8 also comes with a large library of standard samples built in, which can be used for live performance in front of a crowd, on a radio show, or for in-studio production. Its bright blue backlit display and intuitive interface make for easy operation in any amount of light. A 1/8-inch headphone output, two balanced 1/4-inch outputs, and five-pin MIDI and USB MIDI inputs and outputs are onboard. 'With MPX8, we’re giving musicians a quick and convenient way to have one-touch access to a virtually unlimited number of sounds, shots, stabs, and drops,' said Dan Gill, Akai Professional Product Manager. MPX8 comes with a drag-and-drop sample editor for Mac® and PC for easy sample conversion. Users can also save sample sets together as kits for easy recall and even tune and add reverb to samples.

Akai Professional will also exhibit MAX25, a compact version of the innovative MAX49 USB/MIDI/CV keyboard controller that was released in 2012. MAX25 has all of the same cutting-edge features as MAX49, including CV/Gate output, semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, a built-in step sequencer, expanded arpeggiator, and revolutionary LED touch faders for gradual or instant parameter value changes. The difference between MAX49 and MAX25 only lies in the number of onboard controls. Where MAX49 has 49 keys, 8 faders, and 12 pads, MAX25 has 25, 4, and 8, respectively. Like MAX49, MAX25 will come with AkaiConnect automatic-mapping software and Mackie Control® and HUI® modes for instant compatibility with many DAWs. 'This is a controller that’s made to be in front of a crowd,” said Gill. 'It’s everything people love about MAX49 but in a compact package that will fit perfectly in front of a laptop on stage.'

Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Mackie Control and HUI are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc."

NAMM 2013: New M-AUDIO Axiom Air 61, 49, 25, Mini 32 & Ignite by AIR

Full press release below.  Highlights:
"Axiom AIR 61
Premium Keyboard Controller

61 TruTouch® semi-weighted piano-style keys with aftertouch
12 trigger pads respond to pressure and velocity
Roll button aids in creating realistic drum parts
Assignable controls offer front-panel programming:
8 rotary encoder knobs; 9 long-throw 70mm faders; 9 buttons
3 banks of pad and controller assignments with color-coded illumination
HyperControl automatically maps controllers to popular software
Drum Pad Learn feature and Identify button
Dedicated transport and navigation buttons make recording easy
Octave/Transpose buttons access the entire note range, in any key
Assignable pitch bend and modulation performance wheels
Selectable velocity curves to match any playing style
128 memory locations for saving custom settings
Functional design provides backlit LCD plus under-keyboard cable routing
Includes AVID Pro Tools® Express and Ignite™ by AIR"

"Axiom AIR 49
Premium Keyboard Pad Controller

49 expressive synth-action keys with aftertouch
12 trigger pads respond to pressure and velocity
Roll button aids in creating realistic drum parts
Assignable controls offer front-panel programming:
8 rotary encoder knobs; 9 long-throw 70mm faders; 9 buttons
3 banks of pad and controller assignments with color-coded illumination
HyperControl automatically maps controllers to popular software
Drum Pad Learn feature and Identify button
Dedicated transport and navigation buttons make recording easy
Octave/Transpose buttons access the entire note range, in any key
Assignable pitch bend and modulation performance wheels
Selectable velocity curves to match any playing style
128 memory locations for saving custom settings
Functional design provides backlit LCD plus under-keyboard cable routing
Includes AVID Pro Tools® Express and Ignite™ by AIR"

"Axiom AIR 25
Premium Keyboard and Pad Controller

25 expressive synth-action keys with aftertouch
16 great-feeling trigger pads respond to pressure and velocity
Roll button aids in creating realistic drum parts
Assignable controls offer front-panel programming:
8 rotary encoder knobs plus 1 long-throw 70mm fader
3 banks of pad and knob assignments with color-coded illumination
HyperControl automatically maps controllers to popular software
Drum Pad Learn feature and Identify button
Dedicated transport and navigation buttons make recording easy
Octave/Transpose buttons access the entire note range, in any key
Assignable pitch bend and modulation performance wheels
Selectable velocity curves to match any playing style
128 memory locations for saving custom settings
Functional design provides backlit LCD plus under-keyboard cable routing
Includes AVID Pro Tools® Express and Ignite™ by AIR"

"Axiom Air Mini 32
Mobile Keyboard and Pad Controller

32 low-profile, velocity-sensitive mini keys
8 assignable velocity-sensitive drum pads (x2 banks)
8 assignable knobs deliver immediate control
HyperControl® interactive controller mapping
Dedicated transport and navigation buttons
Sustain, pitch bend, and modulation buttons
Octave +/- buttons access the entire note range
Velocity curves to match your playing style
Includes Ignite™ by AIR and Ableton® Live Lite"

"Ignite by AIR
Music Creation Software

Capture ideas quickly—with professional results
Easily combine and arrange individual recordings
Unique non-technical, musician-centric workflow
Intuitive graphic interface speeds production
Smart MIDI chord & phrase creators aid composition
275 superior instrument sounds created by AIR
Instant, hassle-free M-Audio integration
Collaborate and share songs via SoundCloud
Export MIDI and audio files for use in any DAW"

PRESS RELEASE:

"AXIOM AIR MODELS EXTEND M-AUDIO CONTOLLER LINE
Premium keyboard and pad controllers created for superior software integration
Cumberland, R.I. (January 24, 2013)—M-Audio has added three new Axiom AIR models to the upper echelons of their popular Axiom USB/MIDI keyboard and pad controller lineup: the Axiom AIR 61, Axiom AIR 49, and Axiom AIR 25. Created in conjunction with AIR Music Technology, these keyboards were designed to deliver a high level of integration with a broad array of music software titles. These new models join the previously released and compact Axiom AIR Mini 32.
Unlike other keyboard controllers that include trial and demo versions of music software, M-Audio’s strong partnerships with AIR Music Technology and Avid® allow each Axiom AIR 61, 49 and 25 model to come complete with two exclusive and complementary music creation applications: Ignite by AIR and Pro Tools® Express from Avid.

By removing many of the hurdles associated with computer-based music-making, Ignite delivers the most streamlined means to quickly capture your best musical ideas. According to AIR Product Manager Samara Winterfeld, 'Ignite was designed from the ground up to provide instant integration and controller mapping with Axiom AIR and every M-Audio keyboard. This is one less thing a musician has to worry about when inspiration strikes.'

From Ignite, musical ideas can be easily migrated to the included copy of Avid Pro Tools Express, providing customers with access to the production capabilities of the industry- leading DAW software. Avid Pro Tools Express includes the required iLok USB key—a $49.99 retail value.

The bold white and brushed metal design of the Axiom AIR series features many aesthetic and ergonomic enhancements not found in previous generations of controllers. These features include illuminated knob and pad controls, angled backlit display, longer- throw faders, and clearance under the body providing a path for cabling, keeping studio and workspace tidy.

Pitch bend and modulation wheels allow for spontaneous expression, while octave/transpose buttons allow the keyboard to cover the entire note range, in any key. In addition to measuring how hard you strike, the pads also respond to pressure for enhanced control. Both keys and pads feature a wide range of touch curves to match any playing style.

The pads, buttons, and rotary encoder knobs feature three banks of controller assignments; the current bank is indicated by tri-color illumination. All controllerassignments can be freely made from the front panel and easily identified using the dedicated Identify button. The unique Pad Learn function makes it easy to assign instrument sounds to pads. Best yet, each Axiom AIR model features M-Audio’s HyperControl to automatically map the controllers to popular recording software and virtual instrument titles.

Although all three Axiom AIR models share some family traits, each one is designed with a specific user in mind:

Axiom AIR 25
Ideal for the modern beat-making musician, the Axiom AIR 25 offers a generous 16 pads and 25 synth-action keys—with aftertouch. Assignable controls include 8 rotary encoder knobs and 1 long-throw 70mm fader.

Axiom AIR 49
Balancing size and features to satisfy a broad range of players and composers, the Axiom AIR 49 features 12 pads and 49 synth-action keys—with aftertouch. Assignable controls include 8 rotary encoder knobs, 9 buttons, and 9 long-throw 70mm faders.

Axiom AIR 61
Providing the accomplished keyboardist with an inspiring playing experience, the Axiom Air 61 delivers 61 TruTouch, semi-weighted keys with aftertouch. Assignable controls include 8 rotary encoder knobs, 9 buttons, and 9 long-throw 70mm faders.

M-Audio will be exhibiting at Booth 6700 at the 2013 Winter NAMM show, January 24-27 in Anaheim, California.

Pro Tools Express© 2012, Avid Technology, Inc. Use of Pro Tools Express is subject to a related license agreement. Avid and Pro Tools are registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners."

NAMM 2013: SONIVOX INTRODUCES VOCALIZER PRO

"New vocal production synthesizer headlines list of updated virtual instruments.
Cumberland, R.I. (January 24, 2013)—Sonivox, a leading creator of premium virtual instruments and synthesis technologies, has announced Vocalizer Pro Vocal Production Synthesizer, the next-generation version of the amazing Vocalizer MIDI-controlled audio effect.

Vocalizer Pro brings a harmonic/melodic voice to any audio input, thus vocalizing the sound. Simply singing or speaking—or any type of vocalizing—can intuitively create deep and complex musical results. The patented technology delivers unparalleled signal processing, advanced vocoding, and powerful re-synthesis. In addition, Vocalizer Pro allows the creation of simple or complex vocal harmonies that can extend far beyond the natural limitations of the voice. Vocalizer Pro is excellent for processing any type of percussive or melodic audio track. One preset has the ability of producing thousands of different results. This is because Vocalizer Pro is not just for vocals.

'I’m more excited about what the end user is going to do with this, because I know what I can do with it,” according to Jason Jordan, Head of Soundware, Sonivox. “I can’t even fathom what someone else is going to come up with. The sheer number of sound design possibilities is near infinite.'

Vocalizer Pro provides two rows of pads for unique real-time control. One row allows multiple notes or harmonies to be stacked on each pad. The other allows parameters to be switched to new values. Snapshots provide instant switching of parameter controls, which can be triggered with the pads. For every pad, every automatable parameter can be set to a different setting. It’s almost as if every pad is a completely different patch, thus allowing you to switch instantly between different parameter settings. These pads also control the settings of the effects as well. Vocalizer Pro features also include pitch pitch-and formant formant-shifting, detailed envelope control, sync-able LFOs, and double the number of effects and filters from the original Vocalizer.

Sonivox Vocalizer Pro can be used as a standalone program or as an AU, VST, or RTAS plug-in. Vocalizer Pro is compatible with 32- or 64-bit Mac or Windows systems.

Sonivox has also updated five of their most popular Virtual Instruments to include an integrated patch browser and native 64-bit support. These Version 2 releases will be available as a free download to all registered customers. Updated instruments and improvements include:

Wobble 2.0 Dubstep Grime Generator
• Quickly create customized dubstep bass and synth sounds
• NEW! Improved step-sequencer graphics
• NEW! Easy on/off control of parameter modulation
• NEW! Integrated patch browser
• NEW! Native 64-bit
• Standalone, AU, VST, and RTAS
TWIST 2.0 Spectral Morphing Synthesizer
• Ethereal sound design instrument
• NEW! Improved step-sequencer graphics
• NEW! Easy on/off control of parameter modulation
• NEW! Additional envelopes and modulation control
• NEW! Integrated patch browser
• NEW! Native 64-bit
• Standalone, AU, VST, and RTAS
Eighty Eight Ensemble Grand Piano Virtual Instrument
• Exceptional embodiment of the Steinway 9’ D “Practice” Piano
• Layered patches featuring piano with strings, pads, or choir
• Adjustable split patches with bass, piano and lead instrumentation
• NEW! Updated user interface
• NEW! Improved EQ control and new reverb
• NEW! Integrated patch browser
• NEW! Native 64-bit
• Standalone, AU, VST, and RTAS
Big Bang Drums 2.0 Flagship Drum Instrument
• Meticulously sampled custom SJC drum kit
• Multi-velocity, multi-take round robin
• SONiVOX Intelligent Rhythm ControlTM technology
• NEW! Updated user interface
• NEW! Five new drum kits
• NEW! Integrated patch browser
• NEW! Native 64-bit
• Standalone, AU, VST, and RTAS
Big Bang Cinematic 2.0 Percussion Instrument
• Over 200 percussion patches
• SONiVOX Intelligent Rhythm ControlTM technology
• NEW! Updated user interface
• NEW! Patches
• NEW! Integrated patch browser
• NEW! Native 64-bit
• Standalone, AU, VST, and RTAS

GK-Expander DEMO Waltz by Carulli Reaktor 5.0 Guitar Synthesis Schecter Stiletto Classic with GK-3

Published on Jan 23, 2013 WayneJoness·251 videos

"http://www.joness.com/gr300/GK-Expander.htm The GK-Expander is a Roland 13-pin guitar synthesizer format break out box. In this demo, the six outputs from the GK Expander are recorded directly into Digital Performer, using a Native Instruments Reakor guitar synthesizer plug-on. The track was recorded in one pass, with no overdubs. The Reaktor plug in used is GSynth designed by Mark Smart."

luCho moLinari real time recordinG of the Tempest! ;o)

Published on Jan 23, 2013 luchomolinarixxx·37 videos

I love this guy. Be sure to check out his other videos. Normally I wouldn't post this but it's cool to sometimes see the person behind the videos often featured here. That and it's in Argentina. It's always cool to see how synths are being used around the globe.

Octatrack + Pocket Piano = FM Arp

Published on Jan 23, 2013 n3bsvid·134 videos

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"A little jam featuring the octatrack on drums + bass and a pocket piano on FM lead (controlled via MIDI by the octatrack's arpeggiator). The bass sound comes from the OT playing a looped single cycle wave.

Hardware:
Elektron Octatrack
Critter and Guitari Pocket Piano MIDI"

PPG Wave 2.3 and Waveterm B

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"PPG Wave 2.3
Waveterm B
Connection Cable
Box of Sample Disks
Custom wood shipping boxes

A rare and amazing synth and sampler combination with lovely, classic hybrid analog / digital sound. MIDI and patch memory built-in."

PAIA SYNTHESIZER - Vintage PAiA Modular

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"The smallest piece is marked 4770 Power, 4770 Power, 4780 Sequencer
The next is marked GENERATOR. The pieces in the generator are marked: 4771 Patch, Power Bias

4740 ENVELOPE GENERATOR ( 3 of these ) them are marked Attach, Delay, Sustain, Release, Trigger, output. 4761 Multiple 4711 Pan-Level 4710 Modulator 4761 Power

4712 Reverb 4720 VCO 4720 VCO 4720 VCO

8780 Tune 8781 Quash 8781 Quash 4710 Modulator 4761 Power

Another is marked 4771 Power 4740 Envelope Generator SENSITIVITY ENVELOPE
4730 Init Freq 4761 power 4720 Freq 4730 Init Freq Sweep Track"

Vintage Analogue Synth Drum Humdrum One + Case

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Anyone know more about this one? I only found one prior mention by Dave of umop.com (The Packrat)  in the comments of this post.   I'll see if I can get a hold of him.  Until then, via the listing:

"Another old bit of kit from my loft clear out. Vintage Synth Drum 'Humdrum One', as far as I can tell this is all working but I am not an expert on these things so it may need a service, it comes with it's drum box and a drum clamp which is attached to the back. This is a cool old bit of kit which can generate some groovey synth sounds, far more than just drum sound"

Studio Electronics ATC-1 Tone Chameleon SN C1131

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"Studio Electronics ATC-1X Rackmount Synthesizer, this version compared to the ATC-1 contains 512 internal patches and most importantly you don't hear the filter stepping up"


ROLAND SH-101 SN 310529

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ROLAND RS-09 Organ/Strings SN 999077

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TEISCO S-60P SN 5819

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Nth Synth Music Sequencer/Synthesizer

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"Hackable open source design:
Electronic prototyping area
Additional DAC channel reserved for DIY use
PIC16F microcontroller with In Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) port for firmware DIY & upgrades
8-bit digital oscillator:

16 oscillator waveforms
16 amplitude envelopes
Dual pitch with adjustable detune
16 glissando / scalar patterns
Analog low-pass filter with resonance (based on Sallen-Key design)

Integrated 8-step sequencer:

8 pitch sliders with toggle buttons
Tempo control knob with reverse
Sequence control knob
Standard MIDI in and MIDI out ports

3.5mm line/headphone output with volume control

Lasercut and etched acrylic enclosure

Blue indicator LEDs

Powered by 9V battery

Power consumption: 0.9W (100mA @ 9VDC)
Dimensions: 10.26″ x 6.11″ x 2.125″

Weight (excluding battery): 21.65 oz."

1970 TRIADEX MUSE SEQUENCER VIDEO

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Published on Jan 22, 2013 jimjam041·33 videos

"Very rare 1970 Triadex The muse sequencer synthesizer for sale on ebay"



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Arp Pro DGX SN 27200077

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ARP Avatar

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"ARP Avatar synthesizer. Only 300 were ever produced. Famously brought down the ARP company due to the failure of the guitar controlling section (never tested in this example, pickup not included). It's essentially a cv / gate controlled (keyboardless) Odyssey.

It's had a recent service from Synth Prof where all the sliders and circuits were cleaned, new caps, portomento engaged (previously only for the guitar section), and the 4075 filter range extended to 28khz (putting it more in line with an ARP 2600). The pulse width faders seem to still be a bit crackly but could be replaced (i decided against it) easily if required (it's not a feature you tend to tweak on the fly). On the whole the faders are on the stiffer end of the spectrum but to me that's preferable to overly loose.. it's not an issue. In great cosmetic condition, only a couple of scratches here and there. Generally the unit is in excellent condition, especially considering it's 35 years old! Collection (North London) would be preferred but can ship.. please enquire about international shipping."

Teenage Engineering OP-1 Accessories

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They definitely like their accessories. Clean graphic design.



Synsonics 5300 Electronic Drum


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