New Hollow Sun SOTU

A new instrument from Hollow Sun

"If you have even the vaguest interest in anything cosmological, you will no doubt be aware that NASA and other international space agencies have been sending probes out into the deepest recesses of our solar system and, with the aid of telescopes as well, have been recording the radio waves emitted by our universe and converting them to audio. The music of the spheres as was once referred to in the middle ages ... or the Sounds Of The Universe ... or SOTU.

It's intriguing and beguiling stuff - long evolving soundscapes that rumble and warble and bleep and phase and swirl, the kind of thing you might expect from an exquisite album of abstract electronica or 'chill out' music. I did contact NASA to license these recordings but they weren't keen. Well... bollocks to them because...

It's all a con, a cunning ruse - there's a race of impish aliens out there who have a machine that generates these sounds which they broadcast around the cosmos to confuse us earthlings ...

And we have laid our hands on it and recreated it for Kontakt 4..."

This one in via Atomic Shadow

Richard Scott Algo-Rhythmia No. 1: Serge Bugbrand Modular Orgy

Richard Scott Algo-Rhythmia No. 1: Serge Bugbrand Modular Orgy from richard scott on Vimeo.

"A live tweaked algorithmic composition with an analogue computer? Or just some bloke with a big belly and the flu working like hell to keep a semblance of control over a mad, mad, mad machine. You decide.

Either way it is a Serge/Bugbrand analogue sexual orgy."

Experimental Sound Instruments Workshop, TAIK MediaLab Helsinki

Experimental Sound Instruments Workshop, TAIK MediaLab Helsinki from macumbista on Vimeo.

"Students from my Experimental Sound Instruments workshop demonstrate their hand-made projects on the final day. Their instruments involved a variety of technologies, including Arduinos, solenoids, motors, transducers, pickups and amplifiers which I presented over the week. This workshop, which I give at the school annually, ran from 04-08 February 2013 at the TAIK MediaLab in Helsinki, Finland. The students presenting were Johanna Storm, Ari-Pekka Leinonen, Scott McGregor, Saku Kamarainen, Ana Gutierrez, Thomas Svedstrom and Rajeev Siewnath."

An Interview with I Dream of Wires Producer Jason Amm aka Solvent

"I dream of wires" - a 4 hour documentary about Modular Synths by Poem on Mixcloud

"POEM’s Thomas Janak talked to “I dream of wires” producer Jason Amm about the documentary and the work it entailed, future plans such as the announced shorter theatrical version and more but the conversation also touched on the modular synths themeselves, what they do to people, why they are still popular and why the resurgence of using modular systems is at an all time high. Note: The 4 hour hardcore version of the documentary is only available for a very short time and you should get your copy NOW! www.idreamofwires.org"

MortonUnderwood Game Controller Synth

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Videos below.

"We are selling the first of our distinctive four oscillator Game Controller noise box synths to come in our new polyester powder painted, trapezoid box. It is more ergonomic and compact than previous similar models but is functionally the same.

MortonUnderwood was formed in 2012 and is a collaboration between Sam Underwood and David Morton. Between us we have tens of years of experience in circuit design and each unit is fully tested before shipping. As such we will offer FREE return to base support and maintenance on ALL of our units sold.

9v battery supplied. The extension cables shown in the video are included. Robustly packaged."


MortonUnderwood Game Controller Synth (Austerity model) - demo from MortonUnderwood on Vimeo.

"A quick demonstration video showing the features of our four oscillator Game Controller Synth.

This demo was filmed using an extended Game Controller Synth (Austerity model) commissioned by Steve of 3by3 Records. To see the benefits of the extension, view the video here: https://vimeo.com/53272988

Our Austerity Synths were a special range of unpainted synths produced in support of those experiencing prejudice and cuts at this time. They are priced according to the cost of the parts and our labour at UK Minimum Wage.

www.mortonunderwood.co.uk

[please excuse the odd background noise, I forgot to turn off the lens stabilisation...tsk!]"


MortonUnderwood Synth Extension - demo from MortonUnderwood on Vimeo.

"A quick demonstration video showing the benefits of the synth extension we offer."

Modular Battle 2 "two modules" The Klirrfaktor playing Vermona fourMulator & Triple WaveFolder

Published on Feb 19, 2013 TheKlirrfaktor·56 videos

"more info about Modular Battles: http://www.knoobz.com
Modular Battle 2 "two modules": The Klirrfaktor playing Vermona fourMulator & [TBmmCO] Triple WaveFolder"

Update: I believe this might be the first video with the completed fourMulator.

Pittsburgh Modular Headquarters

via Pittsburgh Modular

"We finally have the Demo Corner up and running at the shop. Complete with a Tascam 388 8-track reel to reel recorder, a few classic synths, great drum machines, a dumptruck full of effects pedals, and every piece of Pittsburgh Modular gear ever made. Feel free to schedule a visit!"

New Voodoo Customs Steampunk Guitar 1/3 Theremin,Ring, Phase, LED

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"This is a custom-made, fully functional, utterly unique, guitar. It's by New Voodoo Customs and is 1 of 3 steampunk models made in the series (all 3 have the typical New Voodoo skull on the headstock, only these have a copper plate, monocle and chain on them to denote they are part of the steampunk series) . The guitar itself is neck-thru not bolt on, and is otherwise real quality guitar. There are 6 switches-all work: phase for both pickups (coil tap), kill for Optical Theremin-type (aka Dr. Blankenstein Illumiringer) ring modulator (sensor is IN POCKETWATCH -when closed and open it is protected by glass and metal watch body),wet/dry for FX, bass boost (+3db) on/off (aka "Nitro Boost"), and standard 3-way pickup selector. FX control, tone, and gain knobs all there and working as well. Red LED indicates when Theremin sensor is triggered, Green light is functional but is a light only. Guitar looks INCREDIBLE, and is truly a work of art..."

This spotted and sent in via Dr. Blankenstein.

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LAVA 8bit WetMango MK Abad B

Published on Feb 19, 2013 VJFranzK·580 videos

dark nord

via Custom Synth on Facebook - more pics on flickr here | CustomSynth.

VERMONA DRM1 MK3 Analog Drum Synthesizer with BOX

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"MIDI only model with no trigger in."

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1974 MOOG Satellite SN 2190045

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Roland SH-101 SN 310142

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via the seller: "VCF bender slider slightley bent (as pictured) Pitch changes when power button is pushed. You can google this common fault, and all it needs is a replacement power switch. I have included a spare power switch (pictured) that I bought. I never got round to fixing it as the issue never really bothered me."

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Automated tape delay/reverse

Published on Feb 18, 2013

"I adjusted a tape recorder in such a way its playing direction can be controlled from my Doepfer system, this combined with an extra tape recorder that both records and plays back enables delayed tape reversing in a live setting. Quite nice for doing some minimal techno thingies"

Pittsburgh Modular at Control

Published on Feb 19, 2013 Oliver Chesler·70 videos

A seven second video via Oiver Chesler of wire to the ear.  I thought it was pretty funny, so I went with it. Click through for more pics and the full write-up. The event was announced here and here.  If you took any pics or video of the event as well, feel free to send it in.

Visit Control New York at http://ctrl-mod.com/ and Pittsburgh at http://pittsburghmodular.com.

Artiphon Instrument 1 hands on | Engadget

Published on Feb 9, 2013

"Special Thanks to ENGADGET.
Site: http://bbktech.net , http://bbkworld.net
Twitter: http://twitter.com/brianarmy"

See this post for another video and details on the Artiphon.

Alek Stark - TR808 SYNC Q960

Published on Feb 17, 2013 Alek Stark·10 videos

"Roland TR808 is connected to the SHIFT in Dotcom Q960

V V V

Dotcom 44 + Cynthia Zeroscillator + Q960 connected directly to DP4
TR 808: Bass Drum - Rim Shot - CH - HH - Hi Tom
Elektron A4: CH and addicional percussion
VP 330: Choirs"

Sub Phatty Demo Naked

"Naked Version Of PRO AUDIO STAR Demo of Moog Sub Phatty.  No Drums, Non EQ, No Compression, No Reverb, No DElay, No Nothing, just the naked tracks and a very soft limiter on the master. original demo [below and previously posted here].

EVEN WITHOUT FX THE SUB PHATTY SOUNDS GREAT!!!!!!!"

via Henry da Hoova on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
"Hi Matrixsynth people, I just took the Ableton Project of the great Pro Audio Star demo, cut the drums and the FX to hear what was the real sound of the sub phatty. ! Enjoy"

Synare 3 original and clone comparison

Published on Feb 19, 2013 RuprechtM·43 videos

"Direct comparison of Synare 3 original and my clone.
Original is panned to left, clone to right.
Recorded into AW16G, no dynamics, no effects."

Synare 3 on eBay - you'll find the clone and originals.

263v Quick Test

263v Quick Test from Lyonel Bauchet on Vimeo.

"One Oscillator Left, one Right, and one centered… driven by 263v Shift Register/Quantizer. No Delay."

KORG MINI 700S Analog Synthesizer + Flight Case

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Studio Electronics Obie-Eight

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Rack mounted Oberheim OB-8.

RSF Kobol Expander I & II

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"Here is for sale a rare example of a perfectly working RSF Kobol Expander I, one of the most sought after synths of the 80s.  Only around 800 units manufactured! Probably one of the best sounding mono synths ever built. Note this is a 220-240v European voltage model. You must use a transformer to work with 115V US power (transformer not provided).


Some called it the French answer to the MiniMoog, among other great features it has :
1. An incredibly pure and powerful tone, due in part to its high quality components
2. analog morphing waveforms (UA726 Fairchild)
3. SSM filters and envelopes (2040 & 2050)
4. and many others (see below)

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RSF Blackbox Vintage Rare Synthesizer SN 13239

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"Up for sale is an (1) extremely rare RSF Blackbox, family of the RSF Kobol. It's a 18 keys synthesizer made in the seventies by Ruben and Serge Fernandez in France. The synthesizer works perfectly! Optical it looks ok for it age, the wooden sides are a bit damaged (see photo's). It's a 220V version and the serial number is: 13239..."

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70s Lyricon II Wind Synthesizer/Electric Sax w/Manuals

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Sanyo Synthesizer Card Player DP-10

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"Sanyo Synthesizer Card Player DP-10

Silver edition

Original box and instructions

Includes various leads/cords (adaptor not included, 12 V centre positive, readily available)

6 song cards (dancing queen, Londonderry Air, Little Brown Jug, Moon River, Chin Chin Cher-ee, When the Saints Go Marchin In)

1 head cleaning card

great condition"

This is the first Sanyo post.

Simmons SDS9

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"Simmons SDS9 Classic 80s Vintage DRUM Synth with MIDI (no pads) BRAIN Only. The Simmons SDS9 is a 6 voice drum synth: analog bass, digital snare, digital rim-shot A/B, and three analog toms. The digital voices uses 8k or 16k EPROMs with analog filters. The drum synth can be triggered by connecting external drum pad triggers (drum pads not included) or via any external trigger input... The installed PROMS are SDS9 Snare, SDS9 Rim A and SDS9 Rim B.."

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PAiA FatMan DYI mono analog synth

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"PAiA FatMan DYI mono analog synth midi or CV controlled"

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WMD Synchrodyne - A la recherche de "sweet spots"

Published on Feb 19, 2013 modularsquare·42 videos

"Un sweet spot est la zone d'écoute idéale pour un paramètre en particulier.

Certains modules, comme ce Synchrodyne, regorgent de "sweet spots". Ils ne sonnent pas forcément harmonieux sur tous les réglages, mais seulement dans certaines configurations bien précises. Tel des petits trésors, l'intérêt consiste à les dénicher en essayant divers réglages jusqu'à trouver des textures qui sortes du lot.

Cette recherche est bien entendu subjective, mais cette vidéo donne néanmoins une idée des sonorités que l'on peut sortir de ce fantastique module.

Le Synchrodyne combine un oscillateur, une PLL et un filtre reliés par défaut dans cet ordre, mais il propose bien entendu les entrées et les sorties nécessaires pour passer outre et tenter d'autres configuration. Un module fascinant et particulièrement profond.

C'est un module WMD au format Eurorack, à venir tester et écouter chez nous :
http://modularsquare.com/fr/WMD-Synch...

Pour cette vidéo j'ai utilisé le module Function de Make Noise (une enveloppe AD connectée au VCA du Synchrodyne), la séquence est générée par un XAOC Moskwa, qui déclenche également l'enveloppe.

Si cette description vous laisse de marbre mais que les synthétiseurs modulaires vous intéressent, ne passez pas à côté de nos rencontres mensuelles et de leurs initiations. L'agenda se trouve sur notre blog, mais vous nous trouverez également sur Twitter et Facebook :

http://www.modularsquare.com/blog
twitter.com/Modularsquare
Contact : cyril (at) modularsquare.com"

unomodulo Buchla Verbos Dual VCO

Published on Feb 19, 2013 Stephen Drake·35 videos

"Ok, theres nothing vaguely musical going on here - it's just a bunch of noise. Some of us like this sort of thing. Anyway, a challenge was posted to create some sort of sonic event that just used one module, and perhaps document it with a video. This is that. No other musical devices were used besides the one module you see in the video."

Added to the knoobz.com "one module battle" post here.

MONOTRIBE - ELECTRO PUNK / INDUSTRIAL - IT GETS IN YOUR WAY

Published on Feb 19, 2013 VJFranzK·579 videos

"This is a live improv recorded with synthesizer and voice, I made up the song shortly before filming this in 2011. The MonoTribe was still new at that time - consider what can be done with the MS20 Mini will be when it arrives soon?

Instrument is KORG MonoTribe. Sound wave display on the screen is Modul8 VJ Software by Garage Cube..."

monotribes on eBay

The Yamaha CS-50- Presets

Published on Feb 19, 2013 AutomaticGainsay·139 videos

"Here is a demonstration of the preset sounds that exist on the CS-50."

All parts here.

testing electribe sequencers with analog synths

Published on Feb 19, 2013 thevco·60 videos

Vintage Synthesizers I Oberheim Matrix-1000

Published on Feb 19, 2013 MusicMarketingTV·452 videos

"A voyage into the heart of the Oberheim Matrix-1000 analog synthesizer from the year 1987.
Exploration by Marko Ettlich (RetroSound)

6 voices
2 oscillators per voice saw, triangle, square variable pulse width, fm
resonant filter 24dB/oct lowpass filter
2 LFOs
1000 sounds

used by Apollo 440, Moby, Fatboy Slim, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Faithless and many more"

Storm 3003 & 4TeK - Escape From Cybertron [Korg, Roland & Waldorf Live Set]

Published on Jan 9, 2013 tHeStOrM3003·33 videos

"Check Out The New Shock-HRz Video = "KRAKATOA":
http://youtu.be/PbKthLjT6yk
Read description below for equipment details!

ESCAPE FROM CYBERTRON

Live performance by Storm 3003 and 4TeK

Equipment for this video:

Simone Ciacci a.k.a. "Storm 3003":
- Roland MC-505
- Korg KaossPad 3
- Korg Kaossilator Pro
- Waldorf Microwave XT

Francesco Salvatici a.k.a. "4TeK":
- Korg Electribe MX

PLEASE: IF YOU LIKE - THUMBS UP AND SUBSCRIBE! :)

Check Out "KOBRA 7":
http://youtu.be/AaG7T7hyWoM"

Shock-HRz - KraKatOa [Korg, Roland, DSI, Waldorf, Akai & Yamaha Live Set]
Published on Feb 19, 2013

"Select HD for a better experience!
PLEASE: IF YOU LIKE - THUMBS UP AND SUBSCRIBE! :)
Read description below for equipment details!

KRAKATOA

Live performance by Shock-HRz

Equipment for this video:

Simone Ciacci a.k.a. "Storm 3003":
- Korg KaossPad 3
- Korg Kaossilator Pro
- DSI Mopho
- Roland Juno D

Francesco Salvatici a.k.a. "4TeK":
- Korg Electribe MX
- Korg Mini-KP
- Korg Monotribe

Gabriele Marini a.k.a. "ReD":
- Akai Miniak
- Yamaha RM1X

Also Check Out "LIVE SET ONE (CRITICAL RMX)":
http://youtu.be/2Q83p_JQnNQ"

http://www.youtube.com/user/tHeStOrM3003/videos

Instrument-a-day 18: teensy drone

flickr By ranjit

"I took the teensy screamer (day 12) and hooked it up to a computer to get a slightly less horrible sound."

Accelerometer, via moonmilk.

24 light sensitive sensors 'lightefface' - arduino + max/msp

24 light sensitive sensors 'lightefface' - arduino + max/msp from kaziem on Vimeo.

"This is an interface that has 24 light sensitive resistors. It is built with Arduino and 3 multiplexers. In these examples it sends data to MAX/MSP and controls sound, but can send data to any software (Processing, Reactor, Suppercollider, Junxion etc) that talks to Arduino. So this is like having 24 light dependent faders, you can do whatever you like with the data. These are just two simple examples, but I'm going to make more patches in MAX, possibilities are endless. I'm also going to try to raise money and turn it into a product, Let's see how it goes. For now enjoy this little documentation."

KORG MS-20 Hands On at CDM

See the write-up at CDM and thoughts on an A/B test with an original MS20 here.

Korg Mini MS-20 random tweaking testing NAMM 2013 direct audio!

Published on Jan 28, 2013 flux302·107 videos

"I took a second to jack direct line out of the mini ms-20 to give you all a feel for how it really sounds. I will be including a full right up of my thoughts on this synth over at Http://Fluxwithit.com you may be surprised what I have to say. [Note the video above is with the filter set to highpass]
http://fluxwithit.com/2013/01/28/korg...
also don't forget the Dystopia Maschine expansion pack is available exclusively through fluxwithit.com at http://fluxwithit.com/flux302-dystopi...
and is on sale while I am still doing NAMM coverage. for only $29.99"

Mellotron @ NAMM 2013 - Poly Aftertouch on the M4000D

Published on Jan 30, 2013

"Http://Fluxwithit.com for more articles and videos like this."

Mellotron at the Big City Music booth. MIDI out & poly aftertouch on the M4000D.

http://www.mellotron.com/digital-mellotron.html

Moog Sub Phatty tweaking and audio demo

Published on Jan 28, 2013

"I demo the Moog sub phatty and push the multi drive to get it sounding gritty and nasty.
for more info check out http://fluxwithit.com/2013/01/28/sub-phatty-tweaking/"

Mode Machines @ NAMM 2013 Fluxwithit.com

Published on Jan 30, 2013 flux302·107 videos

"Mode maschines was on hand to show off it's new filter boxes and drum machines."

Note he states the x0xb0x2 has a Commodore 64 chip in it. I wonder if he mixed it up with their SID box or if the 2 denotes an extra SID chip. Note the Alkex controller for Arturia's Prophet-5 and the Surfin Kangaroo sequencer and of course the Juno-106 and EDP Wasp filter clones.

Stylophone S2 tweaking and sound demo NAMM 2013

Published on Jan 28, 2013

"I tweak out on the stylophone s2 why? cause thats what synths are for!
check out more info over at Http://Fluxwithit.com
remember the Dystopia Maschine expansion pack is on sale with a special namm price go pick it up at http://fluxwithit.com/flux302-dystopi..."

Stylophone S2 NAMM 2013

Published on Jan 28, 2013

"I get the low down on the new stylophone S2 at winter namm 2013"

Stylophones on eBay

DSI prophet 12 overview @ NAMM 2013 Fluxwithit.com

Published on Jan 30, 2013 flux302·107 videos

"We speak with Dave smith instruments about their new Poly synth the Prophet 12
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NAMM 2013 DSI Prophet 12 tweaking and sound demo
Published on Jan 28, 2013

"direct audio of some tweaking and presets on the Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 12.
Head over to Http://Fluxwithit.com/Namm
to get the written article and info on my impressions.

also check out the Dystopia maschine expansion on sale right now for NAMM. http://fluxwithit.com/flux302-dystopi..."

Arturia MiniBrute Tricks and Tips by Fluxwithit.com

Published on Feb 6, 2013 flux302·107 videos

"I show you some interesting quirks with the arturia minibrute.
Don't forget to sign up for the free newsletter to get free drums and what not over at http://Fluxwithit.com
The Amazing Dystopia Maschine Expansion is on sale now at http://fluxwithit.com/flux302-dystopi..."

Minibrutes on eBay