$5 Synth Art From the Creator of The Packrat

David Lovelace of umop.com and creator of The Packrat is doing something really cool.  He came up with the idea of creating one off pieces of art on a bar napkin for 5 bucks!   The way it works is you Paypal $5 to dave at fark dot com with a description of what you want, and he comes up with the drawing.  That's right, you can have him create you your own personal, one of a kind bit of art for $5 on a napkin.  You can find some of what has come in so far on his Facebook page here.  BTW, it doesn't have to be a synth as you'll see in his other creations, but if you do get one with a synth, send it in!  I'll post it!

Pictured here:
"George C Mattson [Mattson Mini Modular] doubled down on his investment to get a more involved Bar Napkin Drawing of my Packrat character standing near his prized modular synthesizer. Would you like me to draw something for you? Paypal $5 to dave at fark dot com!"

BTW, people that have been following MATRIXSYNTH should immediately recognize the giant Mattson EML. See the label below if you haven't seen it in the flesh.

Modular Synth Patch 12 : Glacial Dub by XidZeta

Published on Mar 21, 2013 broembach·27 videos

"downtempo modular synth patch. www.xidzeta.com for free music.

All sounds are coming from the modular system in real time!"

Rebuilt Yamaha SK-15 Synthesizer/Organ/String Machine Demo

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Published on Mar 21, 2013 BrassTeacher·3 videos

"Just a quick-and-dirty demo of the Yamaha SK-15 Synthesizer. Please excuse my poor playing skills, I was just making stuff up to show off the various sounds the machine is capable of making. This particular machine I stripped down and nearly completely rebuilt, making more than a few changes in the audio pathway."


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Pics of the inside below.

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Casio CZ-101 Synthesizer "The Easy CZ Book"

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CZ-101 patches.

ARDUINO POCKET PIANO Open Souce Synth - Critter & Guitari

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Uploaded on Aug 16, 2011 Mark Kleeb·39 videos

"Using a synthesizer Arduino shield from Critter and Guitari (http://www.critterandguitari.com/), I constructed this enclosure so I could use this unique keyboard on my upcoming tour."

PocketPiano shield for the arduino and NastyBass sketch

Uploaded on May 28, 2008 Johan Larsby·85 videos

"A PocketPiano from http://www.critterandguitari.com/
and one Arduino. The first one soldered together from the kit I got it in then it's connected to the Arduino which is loaded with a small program I wrote. The program is creates a square pulse whose pulsewidth can be modulated by one of the knobs. Another of the knobs are controlling the very simple glide algorithm.

Much fun to be had!
http://www.larsby.com/johan/?p=542 to download the sketch"

Note the following auction does not mention Critter & Guitari, but the Pocket Piano kit below takes you to a page with the second video above.  I discovered the top video searching for more info.  I'm curious how this compares to the final released and enclosed Critter & Guitari Pocket Piano we are all familiar with.  Note the number of button keys are different.


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The Arduino Pocket Piano got a mention back in May of 2008.

"This is the original Pocket Piano Kit fully assembled. This is an open source stand alone synthesizer, that you program with the Arduino software That can be obtained here..."

Here is more info:
Pocket Piano kit – This is a board for making the Arduino into a portable stand alone music synthesizer. It plugs directly into the Arduino board and provides 25 multiplexed keys (2 full octaves), 4 pots, status LED, reset switch, digital to analog converter IC, and a RCA audio jack. The Arduino board with its powerful AVR processor is more than adequate for a wide range of sound synthesis techniques. We have experimented with simple additive / wave-table synthesis, frequency modulation, ring modulation, sampling, polyphony, various arpeggiators. The whole thing can be powered over the Arduino’s USB port for convenient experimenting. Arduino Diecimila is included. The board is designed to mount easily to 1/8″ panel material, and 1/2″ round keys can be made out of wood or plastic. Features include -

· 25 keys and multiplexer circuitry
· 4 potentiometers, 1 controls output level
· Microchip MCP4921 12 bit SPI DAC
· Passive low pass output filter"

Vintage PAiA Lap ORGAN / SYNTHESIZER keyboard

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via the seller/listing: "vintage lap organ / synthesizer / keyboard. This is from an estate clean out so little is know about it's history. There is no brand name I can find on it anywhere, but from fellow ebayers...most likely this is made by PAiA. It is in very good condition cosmetically, there is some yellowing of the keys but the case is in good shape, all latches work, the top folds up or can also be taken off. The inside looks very clean, I plugged it in but there is no speaker built into it so I have no idea if it works. There is no bulb in the "Power On" light so Im not sure if it is getting power or not. Im not sure what type of amp or speaker you plug it into because I dont see any input jacks, only the 3 small ones on the control panel. I do some some calculations written in pencil on the inside. This is being sold as-is."

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Roland MC-202 MicroComposer

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KORG iPolysix Tutorial Mission 3 Creative Mixing Mee Zanook Style

Published on Mar 21, 2013 Mee Zanook·22 videos

"In this Video we go over utilizing 1 track as 2 sounds,the first sound is a Reverb Clap which is also used as a Snare Effect,this involves automating Fader in the Mixer,we look into Drum Track to see where Reverb Effect and Clap sound is found and how Drum Tracks can be used as Synth's."

iTunes:
KORG iPolysix - KORG INC.
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

'80s style Raggamuffin with Roland TR-505

Published on Mar 21, 2013 SynthManiaDotCom·242 videos

"A quick demo of the punchy sound of the Roland TR-505, a budget but cool drum machine from 1986. The Korg M1 plays "Jamaica", a combi from the M1 series "Synth 2" card set. A Fender Jazz bass rounds up the RIDDIM :-) (sorry for the bad focus)."

inti-fari : Under Mi synthi mt-40 . wicked digital and analog dub session

inti-fari : Under Mi synthi mt-40 . wicked digital and analog dub session . rmx Distilerz
Published on Mar 21, 2013 inti fari·46 videos

"Dub-plate Digital rub-a-dub steppa
Distilerz Production 2013
Free download mp3 :

soundcloud.com/distilerz-selecta
+
soundcloud.com/computer-dub
+
soundcloud.com/naturaljah"

Custom moded Casio MT-41, EMS SYNTHI, Roland Chorus Echo SRE-555, Publison DHM 89 B2 & some Egyptian synth art.

Also see: inti-fari EMS Synthi Reggae Dub

Update:

inti-fari : Clandestino dub " cool and deadly remix " manu chao inna Digital Distilerz style
Published on Mar 21, 2013
Distilerz Production 2013
Free download mp3 :

soundcloud.com/distilerz-selecta
+
soundcloud.com/computer-dub
+
soundcloud.com/naturaljah

soundmachines LS1lightstrip plays RB1robotto

Published on Mar 21, 2013

"Sorry for the quality but we are too excited to give a damn!!!!
Cheers!

Www.sound-machines.it"

"The first soundmachines-only nano-modular! only 12hp!

"The LS1 is a capacitive technology slider that will generate CV and GATE signals along with the movement of your finger on its surface.

LIVE Mode

Each time your fingers touches the slider surface a voltage is sent out the CV jack and the relevant GATE signal is also put out. Pair this with a quantizer and, you know….. The LEDs on the side of the slider will light up as the voltage output changes.

HOLD Mode

Without having your finger on the slider, press the rec/mode capacitive buttton. The rec/mode LED will light solid. Same as above but the CV value is held when you whitdraw your finger. Instant control surface for VCFs, VCAs and any other CV controllable stuff in your modular! Tap on the rec/mode again to back up to LIVE mode! The LEDs on the side of the slider will light up as the voltage output changes.

REC Mode

When you have your finger (steady or moving)already on the slider, by pressing the rec/mode capacitive button you START recording the movements on the slider. When you stop pressing the button (or you exceeds 4 seconds) the output will start ‘playing’ in loop what you recorded. The LED on the rec/mode button will blink fast during the recording and slower during the playback phase. If you operate again on the slider the output will be overridden with you physical intervention but the ‘timing’ won’t be lost. To end the PLAY phase just tap on the rec/mode button again. The LEDs on the side of the slider will light up as the voltage output changes.

OPTIONS:

For each of those modes you can choose (via jumpers on the back) the CV range (0-5V or 0-10V), the orientation of the module (upside down anyone???? you possibly would like to choose where your jacks are!!!), the mode of RECORDING, internal or external (the GATE output in this case doubles as a REC button trigger, permitting you to ‘sync’ with some cosmic rhythm…).

Do you like it?"

MOOG SOUND LAB Season 3 | Washed Out | Far Away

Published on Mar 21, 2013 MoogMusicInc·230 videos

"Ernest Greene, the man behind Washed Out, stepped into the Moog Sound Lab and transformed his song Far Away from the 2011 album "Within and Without". In its original incarnation "Far Away" was built around vibes, bells & stringed instruments, but here Greene tears down the song and completely rebuilds it on a foundation of Moog Synths.

Lead Vocalist & Keyboardist Ernest Greene performs with a Little Phatty analog synthesizer. The harpsichord-esque sound created was then synced to Ableton Live and arpeggiated, and filter sweeps are then applied throughout the song.

Percussionist Cameron Gardner utilizes the Trap-Kat MIDI controller to trigger 3 Rack Mounted Minimoog Voyagers, which combined, create the kick, snare, and hi-hat patches.

Bassist Chris Gardner forgoes his bass guitar and carries the bottom end with a single Minitaur analog bass synthesizer.

Keyboardist and Vocalist Blair Greene uses a Select Series Minimoog Voyager as a controller for Animoog, Moog's iPad based Anisotropic synthesizer to recreate the song's pads.

Watch Moog Sound Lab Season 3 as it debuts at: http://www.brooklynvegan.com/

See more of the Moog Sound Lab series at: http://www.moogsoundlab.com

Visit Washed Out at: http://washedout.net/"

Doepfer A196 PLL- Experiments with the Phase Locked Loop-The Final Chapter Part One

Published on Mar 21, 2013 raulsworldofsynths·201 videos

"The final segment in the Doepfer A196 series. Discussing other modular patches and final thoughts. Sound and video by Raul Pena."

All parts here.

PLKZFX21.03.13

Published on Mar 21, 2013 jamespopstarz·19 videos

minibrute+nanoswerg+moisturizer+ringworm+++

Music Easel and Vibes

via @luthergr

"Music Easel and vibes. @roommatemusic recording in MI."

MIDI-controlled Envelope Generator by www.georgmahr.de

Published on Mar 21, 2013 georgmahr·21 videos

"A MIDI-controlled single envelope generator which I have built. This is mainly for MIDI-productions with lots of kicks and accents. The device listens to 4 controllers and is triggered by a note on same channel and / or manually. Current setup can be stored permanently. The output is 0-6V. A rack of 5 envelopes is planned"

Djangosfire Buchla Clones

Buchla clones 294 vs. 158

Published on Mar 21, 2013 opsysbug·115 videos

"Djangosfire Buchla clones. Fooling around with the new 294 filter. 158 to 294 and into 292r."

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the weather machine and a korg er-1

Published on Mar 21, 2013 pianoloft·182 videos


"a lovely noise machine with a wooden encloser, a really extraordinary design and a lot of soundpossibilities,handbuilt by drmoonstien (http://www.youtube.com/user/drmoonstien) .there are body controls for a intuitive handling, lfos and a theremin controlled vco. a single drum beat from the korg er1 is sent into that crazy instrument, called weather machine."

A bit steampunk in design.

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J3rk bananasynth goes nutty

Published on Mar 21, 2013

"Banana blue J3rk hand made synthesizer. Goes nutty once."

J3rk Banana Blue synthesizer goes nutty 2
Published on Mar 21, 2013

"J3rk hand made blueface banana. Do you like it?"

New Orphion for iOS Videos

Orphion - Intro
Published on Mar 20, 2013 OrphionApp·7 videos

Orphion - Record and share


MIDI Tutorial


"Orphion is a musical instrument with a unique sound between string instrument and percussion. Everyone can play expressive, wonderful sounds and easy or virtuosic melodies on it just by moving fingers on virtual pads.

orphion.de

Become a Fan on Facebook:
facebook.com/Orphion
or follow on Twitter:
twitter.com/#!/OrphionApp"

iTunes:
Orphion - Bastus Trump
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Folktek Mobius Harmonizer #1 = as created and played by Arius Blaze

Published on Mar 21, 2013 Sir Folktek·62 videos - video by Big Pauper

"A piece by Arius Blaze based on the original feedback harmonizer (http://folktek.com/instruments/electr...) , expanded upon in interesting ways.
Though shot well (thanks to Big Pauper), both mobius videos fail to capture the broader scope of capabilities and sounds. For more sound, photos and words go to the folktek site; folktek.com
or go directly to the Mobius Harmonizer page; http://folktek.com/instruments/electrocoustic/mobius-harmonizer"

Folktek Mobius Harmonizer #2 = as created and played by Arius Blaze, video by Big Pauper


Folktek on eBay

via Folktek:

"The Mobius is a concept piece designed to allow the playing of an acoustic sound source in an electronic way. Essentially, synthesis from acoustics similar in nature to the way the Folktek Garden series generates lush waves from micro sound.

The Mobius features four strings with a fretless soundboard driven into a delay capable of extremely tight, notated delay, to about a second and a half of near endless looping. The delay travels into pitch shifting, out to an amplifier that runs an internal spring reverb and back into the delay.
The pitch shifter can subtly or drastically shift the pitch to a great degree and has six playable keys designed to shift the incoming signal. Keys are additive so playing more that one at a time results in different pitch arrangements which allow for different combinations of pitch control within the master pitch (controlled by a master pitch knob). The original signal from the delay can be mixed with the shifted signal for more harmonic dynamics or played dry all together.

The spring reverb is not an overwhelming reverb but is instead designed to add depth and resonance to the sound - creating deeper, crystalline waves or generating waves of feedback. In longer delay modes where the repeats are near endless, the reverb will swell with each repeat, which generates, for examples, gradual waves where there once were very specific strong attack notes. Play with a bow adds an entirely new sound and dramatasizes the reverb feedback. There is an independant level control for the amplifier that runs the spring reverb.

In addition, there are 1/8" CV (+5v control Voltage) jacks to control delay time and pitch to synchronize with analog/modular synthesizers.

The result is an expansive work with a rich sound capable of endless sonic possibilties"

Modular Fun

Published on Nov 16, 2012 randomseedtekknow·30 videos

"No sequence running at all, everything is driven from the tempo clock using dividers and multipliers"

Tiptop Audio drum modules.

More modular fun

Cirklon jamming

Published on Feb 16, 2013 randomseedtekknow·30 videos

Cirklon Test 1

Published on Oct 12, 2012

Doepfer Dark Energy Mk II SN 121533

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"This is a great little synth, with USB and midi in. It is a monophonic desktop synth, with lots of ins and outs to play with the sound with. It is built really well, and is of course 100% analogue. The filter is great with an incredibly large range...

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JEN SX 1000 with Patch Overlay Sheets

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Vintage Roland SH-5 Mono Synthesizer SN 480796

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Studio Electronics MidiMini SN 1657

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Yamaha CS01 Analog Synthesizer SN 28047

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Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter Analog Synthesizer SN 532404

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Oberheim OBXA Synthesizer

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Sequential Circuits Drumtraks 400 SN 2094

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Click the pics for the supersize shots.

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Sequential Circuits Prophet-10

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New Features in QuNeo Editor 1.2

Published on Mar 21, 2013 Keith McMillen Instruments·160 videos

"Tutorial covering the new features in QuNeo Editor Version 1.2."

Darth Vader icon. :)

Analogsession 2013 - mfb microzwerg kraftzwerg megazwerg nanozwerg urzwerg dark energy dark time

Published on Mar 21, 2013

"just for fun session/ einfach spass am rumschrauben...

mp3: http://www.budbrain.de/mp3/Analogsess...

in this session: mfb microzwerg kraftzwerg megazwerg nanozwerg dark energy dark time..."

Key Tracks: Egyptian Lover "Egypt, Egypt"

Key Tracks: Egyptian Lover "Egypt, Egypt" from Red Bull Music Academy on Vimeo.

808 bliss.

"Key Tracks is a new series presented by Red Bull Music Academy in which musical mavericks walk us through the making of their signature tunes. For this debut edition, we speak to the the king of the West Coast electro sound, Egyptian Lover, as he shows us the backstory – and the 808 beat – behind his 1984 classic 'Egypt, Egypt'."

www.redbullmusicacademy.com

1984 Roland SH-101 Scooter, Ski & Skateboard Ads

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

Fonitronik VC Ring Modulator

flickr By Adam-V

"Frac version of the Fonitronik Voltage Controlled Ring Modulator"

I realize I don't have a Frac label.  I created a eurorack label a while back for posts that focused on eurorack systems in general vs. the focus being on a particular manufacturer.  I didn't create a Frac label as when you saw a Frac system you could easily identify just a few brands.  I realize now that if you want to sort by Frac only, there is no way to really do it.  You have to know the brands and then you have to check the label for each.  To give Frac more exposure, I decided to create a Frac label with this post.   Two popular formats to look at in the archives for Frac are Blacet and Paia.

On a side note, I do have a Modcan label for that format and Cynthia which was popular in the format but now does most formats.  I also have MOTM/Synthtech, but for Moog/Dotcom/Moon Modular and the like, I still have the labels separate.    We'll see how it goes, but for now Frac and Eurorack will have their labels.

fonitronik Binary Game Sequencer

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"front panel arrived!"

[Bowling Ball] Modded WSG by U.V.A. RESEARCH

Published on Mar 21, 2013

"standard wsg housed into an Ikea Blanda Blank and modded by U.V.A. Research"

Note: I added bowling ball to the title of this post because that's what it looks like.  Obviously you need somewhere for the circuits to go...

CORON DS8 CLONE ANALOG DRUM SYNTH short demo ** TECBUG **

Published on Mar 21, 2013 tecbugdemos·30 videos

Coron drums on eBay


Update: via this auction

"THE UNIT A HAS V.C.O, RATE, DECAY, SWEEP, MODE,
TRIGGER SENSITIVITY LEVEL AND VOLUME OUT LEVEL.

THE DS8 ALSO HAS A COLOURED
NOISE GENERATOR
AND A
C.V. INPUT FOR USE WITH A SEQUENCER
OR OTHER CONTROL VOLTAGE SOURCE

IT RUNS FROM 1 9V PP3 BATTERY
WITH EXCELLENT POWER CONSUMPTION"

A Beginners Guide To Audiobus

Published on Mar 21, 2013

"A Video Guide for First Time Users and Beginners"

iTunes:
Audiobus - A Tasty Pixel
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

GarageBand with Audiobus!!!

Published on Mar 21, 2013

"Although GarageBand Audiobus it corresponded. It is splendid update. As for GarageBand detailed thing is not possible, but because operation is simple, you compose with iPhone, it is exactly good, probably will be."


"What's New in Version 1.4
• Play and record music apps supported by Audiobus directly into GarageBand*
• Turn off grid snapping to get finer control over region and note editing
• Fixes an issue that resulted in feedback while connecting 3rd-party audio accessories into the headphone/microphone jack

* Requires iPhone 4S, iPod touch (5th generation), iPad 2 or later. Audiobus requires a separate purchase."

iTunes:
GarageBand - Apple
Audiobus - A Tasty Pixel
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

minimal (xbase 888/minitaur/virus/octatrack)

Published on Mar 21, 2013

"Another minimal jam. Gonna do some more experimental stuff as well again soon...

Hardware used:
- Jomox XBase 888
- Access Virus TI-2
- Moog Minitaur
- Korg KP3
- Jomox T-Resonator
- Elektron Octatrack"

OP-X PRO-II: Mastertone Bank Demo

Published on Mar 21, 2013
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/d...

One of the best sounding emulations imo. It's uncanny. So want this for the iPad.

"Demo of the new Mastertone bank for the SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II virtual analog Oberheim VSTi synth plugin. No external effects or any other treatments have been involved. All sounds are coming directly from OP-X PRO-II.

The bank offers 64 excellent presets which all have a warm and full character. The patches are a pleasure to play and too perfectly fit in any mix. The sounds have been modelled after the following synths:

- Oberheim OB-Xa
- Oberheim OB-8
- Oberheim Xpander
- Oberheim Matrix-12
- Roland Jupiter-6
- Roland Jupiter-8
- Moog Minimoog
- Crumar BIT99

The bank can be downloaded here:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/u...

Here's a reference of the featured patches:

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Analogue Synth Power - Jam with 2 Moogs and a DSI Mopho keys in the lead

Published on Mar 21, 2013 renevanderwouden·133 videos

"Please subscribe! - This synth performance has been done especially for a very good friend from Great Britain, Bekki. She likes this a lot, so I made a special one for her.

Track is the openingstrack from my album "Numerus Fixus" album which was released at the end of 2009 as CD and download.

See for more details my website: http:/www.renevanderwouden.net"

New King Korg Audio Demos

A few more added to this post.