Commodore 64 Christmas Carols

Chistmas Carols - John Henry Software - Commodore 64 Published on Dec 14, 2013 stamba313

"Sing Along With Your Favorite Christmas Carols

Here's a great way for you and your family to have fun with your Commodore 64™ or Commodore 128™ this Christmas. Our exciting Christmas Carols disk features 18 of your favorite holiday songs, with professionally-arranged music and entertaining graphics. For sing along fun, the lyrics appear in easy-to-read verse on your TV or monitor. Play just your favorite song or set your computer to play them all.

SONGS INCLUDE:
• Angels We Have Heard on High
• Deck the Hall
• O Come All Ye Faithful
• Away in a Manger
• The First Noel
• God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
• Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
• O Holy Night
• It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
• Jingle Bells
• O Little Town of Bethlehem
• We Three Kings of Orient Are
• Jolly Old St. Nicholas
• Joy to the World
• O Christmas Tree
• Silent Night
• What Child is This?
• Up on the Housetop"

via the Commodore64 blog.

KORG MS20 Mini Dress

via Greg on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"I guess you could call it an MS20..mini. Great respect for the girl that saves so hard for her MS20 mini that she can't afford any shoes :)"

Moog Memorymoog Plus SN 3040

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Make Noise DPO VCO Eurorack Synthesizer Module

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Roland HS-60 Juno-106 with Speakers SN 593615

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E-Mu Emulator SN 469

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Redsound eleVAta analog modeling synth

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sawtor syncope

Published on Dec 14, 2013 Ebotronix·884 videos

4ms Peg, OCD, RCD, VCA Matrix
Analogue Systems RS100²,RS110²²,RS 170,RS 360²
Arp Odyssey 2821 white noise
Doepfer A 101-2, A118, A134²², A141, A143-9 ,A148,
A 149-1, A151²²,A175²²,A185-2, A 138c
Flame Chord Machine
foh choices
Happy Nerding Super Sawtor
Grendel Formant Filter
Make Noise Brains, PP², Maths²,Moddemix,Optomix,QMMG,René, Wogglebug²
Malekko Anti Oscillator²² ,Uncle³,Jag
Moog Freqbox²²,CP251,MP201
Roland 104 Sequencer
SSL Modulation Orgy
Tip Top Audio Z8000 manual voltage source
Toppobrillo Quantimator², Sportmodulator,TWF
Logic masterclock to Kenton Pro 2000² , QCD,Peg, RCD
FX :Boss VF 1,Lexicon MX 400,PCM 80, TC M one XL
mackie the mixer³

SRS Grid Alpha Centauri FeedBack

Published on Dec 14, 2013 kuxaan sum·186 videos

"Doepfer A-145 as master speed controller for Shift Register Sequencers and Mutable Instruments Grids."

SRS Grid Alpha Bass Echo
Published on Dec 14, 2013

Volca Beats + Bass + MiniKaosspad2, played live and raw

Published on Dec 14, 2013 Tony Horgan·39 videos

"Volca Beats + Bass + MiniKaosspad2, live jamming with the classic "Rez" in the back of my mind. Recorded via a Belkin Rockstar straight into a camcorder."

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Original Vintage Buchla 200 Orbital Test

Published on Dec 14, 2013 scienceforce·42 videos

"This is a small "space sounds" demo on an old original Buchla 200 system. This is a vintage system in exception of one module inside (time machine)
I must to admit that the features of this magic box are really incredible and unique, I love it very much and after 3 hours of full combinations I would like to play it again :-: :-:"

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Caustic 3 Synth Video Tutorials

FMSynth Tutorial - Caustic 3
Published on Dec 14, 2013 Caustic App·30 videos

iTunes: Caustic - Rejean Poirier

Subsynth Tutorial - Caustic 3


Modular Synth Tutorial - Caustic 3

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music thing modular STEREO spring reverb Desktop

Published on Dec 14, 2013 heodesalciphron·170 videos

"2 springs, 2 big tanks
1 signal for both, 2 modulations
spring 1 to left channel, spring 2 to right channel"

Easel Envelope Detecting

Published on Dec 14, 2013 Todd Barton·140 videos

"just a simple tutorial on the Buchla Music Easel Envelope Detector"

Serge - June 30, 2013 - Part 2

Published on Dec 14, 2013 batchas·147 videos

Elektron Analog Keys Now Shipping, Serial #1 Auction for Charity

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"The first serially produced Analog Keys is earmarked for charity. On Wednesday 11th of December the unit was seen in a live charity performance, arranged by Musikhjälpen, on Swedish national TV. Swedish pop act Wintergatan used it elegantly in their song Starmachine2000.

That particular Analog Keys, bearing serial number #1, is currently up for auction. The money raised will be used to help pregnant women all over the world to survive their pregnancy.

The winner of the auction will also get flight tickets from Gothenburg to Frankfurt to attend the world's largest music fair - Musikmesse Frankfurt - between 13 and 15 March, where Elektron will showcase their innovations. Furthermore, two nights at a comfortable hotel and an evening with the Elektron team including geek talk in the wee hours are part of the package!"

This one in via Mattias.

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New Modular Controllers by Synthesizers.com

http://www.synthesizers.com/controllers.html

Wheel Controller
"Wheel Controllers provide voltages to change any synthesizer parameter in a 1-space module that can be mounted anywhere in your system. Use for pitch-bending, modulation control, sequencer triggering and more. Many unique features including configurable spring-return, center-detent and programmable wheel color."

Expression Block Controller

"The Expression Block produces a changing voltage as you press the lighted acrylic block. The voltage can be used to change any synthesizer parameter such as amplitude, filter frequency or modulation amount."

Whammy Bar Controller

"The Whammy Bar controller produces a voltage as you push the Fender Guitar-style bar up and down. The voltage can be used for pitch-bending or to change any synthesizer parameter such as filter frequency or oscillator pitch."

Vintage 70s Russian Soviet Musical Animation Featuring Synths

Shkatulka S Sekretom (TRANSLATED) Russian Soviet Musical Animation

Uploaded on Oct 29, 2009 StopFear·69 videos

This on in via James Jaret Kojac on Facebook. There's no synth animation, but the effects and much of the soundtrack are clearly synths. Curious what synths were used for it at the time.

"(this has been on YouTube before. This is different because it has been translated using YouTube notations)

This is a Russian Soviet animation done in style of Beatles' animation in Magical Mystery Tour, Yellow Submarine etc. You can clearly see the style is copied one to one. I have added subtitles to translate into English.

Whats also special about this cartoon is that it is one of the first of the many cartoons that started to appear on Television in 70s USSR that used synthesizer and electronic music ."

Also see: BEEP BEEP. BLOOP BLEEP. Switched On Road Runner and Coyote Cartoon

Update via Matthew on Facebook: "The song was written by Martinov (I don't know correct spelling) famous Russian cartoon song writer, the band that plays music called Oregon and it saying that it was recorded in experimental electronic studio. Sound like Junost thou"

Make Noise System 1 - Basement Patch

Published on Dec 13, 2013 Laurentide SynthWorks·45 videos

"All modules used are part of the System 1. Bit of reverb added. Time for bed."

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ARP Quadra Synthesiser

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Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev 3.3

Published on Dec 14, 2013 MrFirechild·37 videos

"All sounds are coming from the Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev 3.3 Synthesizer. You can also see the Rev 2 Prophet in the video but it will be another video...Composed and Played by Mr Firechild."

Expert Sleepers Workshop at London Modular 7/12/2013

Published on Dec 13, 2013 Expert Sleepers·99 videos

"Covering most aspects of the Silent Way software that do not specifically require Expert Sleepers hardware. A MOTU Ultralite audio interface is used to drive the modular for all the demos in this video. Part 2 moves on to cover the Expert Sleepers hardware."

Expert Sleepers Workshop at London Modular 7/12/2013 Part 2
Published on Dec 14, 2013

Ex Philip Glass & Michael Riesman's Oberheim OB-Xa with MIDI for Auction?

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"This unit was used by Philip Glass, Michael Riesman, and the Philip Glass Ensemble for performances and recordings from the early 80's until it was retired from service on the road later in the 80's. It was then retrofitted with a MIDI interface and used only in the studio. It can be heard on a number of albums including 'La Belle et la Bête' from 1995. It has been used seldom, if at all, since that album was made, and has been in storage since 2009.

The built-in keyboard is barely functional - only about half of the keys (in the middle of the keyboard) make sound Probably all that's needed to fix this is a cleaning, but this isn't something we have wanted to bother with, because the unit is 100% functional via MIDI and that's how it was used in its last years in the studio. It could be that the keyboard has been in this condition since the 90's. The keyboard action feels fine, so it's not a problem with keys or the the bushings. The fact that the middle of the keyboard plays supports the notion that the problem is just dirt. because it's the least-used keys that don't work, because their contacts haven't been burnished by use.

I think the MIDI kit was made by JL Cooper, but am not sure. Instructions for use are on a piece of tape, shown in the pictures. Whoever made it, it works."

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Ex Howard Devoto & Dave Formula's Roland Paraphonic 505 Up for Auction?

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via the listing: "Here we have a Roland RS505 Paraphonic Analogue Synthesiser dating from 1979, originally belonging to Howard Devoto, front man of the band Magazine. It then became the property of Magazine keyboard player, Dave Formula who used it in the band and later went on to use it on the first and second Visage albums.

I bought this off Dave in 2006 and he very kindly signed (large signature) one of the wooden end cheeks in thick gold sharpie pen. Im not posting the pic of the signature for fear of replication but i promise you, you wont be disappointed. I have played it a few times and it sounds wonderful and lush. Please check Youtube for examples. Due to lack of space, ive had it in safe dry storage for a few years and recently noticed that at some point the small Ensemble rocker lever must have unscrewed and I cant locate it so you would have to try and find a replacement switch.

Overall in pretty good shape for age.Built like a tank. No major scratches and no dents."

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Korg Polysix Analog Synth SN 397074

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Vermona Perfourmer MKII CV/Gate Edition 4 OSC Analog Synth SN D07570

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"Vermona Perfourmer MKII CV/Gate Edition - 4 Part Multitimbral / 4 Voice Polyphonic / 4 OSC Monophonic True Analog Rackmount Synth. Like New Condition with Original Box and both US and UK power cords. Having formerly owned a Korg MonoPoly I can say this reminds me so much of it but much more flexible. This edition has the CV/Gate controls in the back, plus full MIDI control. Can't say enough good things about this amazing synth..."

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Sonic Potions LXR Drum Machine & Drum Synth

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Korg MS20 w/Korg35 Filter

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"The real deal, early version with the vicious Korg35 filter..."

For those wondering, the new KORG MS20 Mini filter is the KORG35 filter as well.

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Maplin 3800 Vintage Analogue Synthesiser

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"used but excellent condition Maplin 3800 analogue synthesizer, these are now incredibly rare. This machine has just come out of service with a full bill of health after being fully calibrated and checked over by one of the best synth engineers in the UK. Physical condition is excellent aside from a few marks from use. As pictured some of the knob caps are missing, they will be replaced by the time the auction ends with a similar alternative, please not the colour may differ slightly from the originals, its pretty cheap to replace them all if you want a more universal finish. This machine wipes the floor sonically with similar sized machines from Roland/Moog/ARP partly due to the Transient Generator which are normally only found on modular synths The 3800 has some useful unique features including an external input which allows you to put other instruments through the synth and a multi-stage Transient Generator which is far more flexible than a standard ADSR type Envelope generator fitted on most other analogue synths. The Transient Generator has 7 controls; Start Level (+ & -), Delay 1, Slope 1, Hold Level (+ & -), Hold Delay, Slope 2, and Final Level (+ & -). This means that you can, for example, control the Filter to close off and then open up and close off again in one envelope cycle! I don't know of many other analogue synths that can do that other than the ETI and Maplin ones. The Filter is a 24dB per octave type, just like the Minimoog, so you can get all the classic Bass and Lead sounds from this synth. Features: •48 note monophonic keyboard •Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) •2 Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs) with Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Inverted Sawtooth, and Square Wave output. Square wave can be adjusted or controlled from the LFO or Transient Generator. •Pseudo random Noise generator controllable between white and pink noise. •Sample and Hold •24dB Voltage Controlled Filter (VCF) with variious control input capabilities. •Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA) which allows Ring Modulation. •1 Envelope Generator with 5 controls •1 Transient Generator with 7 controls •External input which allows external signals to be matched to the synth and also generate a Trigger pulse •5 Stage Graphic Equaliser •Built in Spring reverb..."

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Blue Roland SH-101 with Mod Grip

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OBERHEIM OB-XA

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Kawai K3 Digital Wave Memory Synthesizer

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The following appears to come from the K3 Owners Manual.

"A New Approach toSound Synthesis

The Kawai K-3 synthesizer combines wave sampling technologywith true synthesis ability for a totally new approach to sound generation. ltstarts by constructing the waveform for a digital sound source from itsharmonic components. (There are 32 such waveforms built into the synthesizer,but you can program your own by assigning relative amplitudes for any 32 of thefirst 128 harmonics.) The audio signals from each oscillator are then combinedand passed through filters, LFOs, envelope generators, and other componentsusually found only in today's more advanced analog synthesizers.

Wave sampling yields very faithful reproduction of theoriginal because it produces a highly accurate description of sound produced bya piano, trombone, bass guitar, or any other instrument. The technology used,however, calls up a fixed sample and plays it back in a fashion not unlike atape recorder. Using such a fixed sound source sacrifices control over thearticulation, the way in which the sound varies over time after the musicianfirst strikes the key. Analog synthesizers, on the other hand, generallyprovide greater control over articulation and other parameters required toproduce a more "live" sound — only to lose sampling accuracy and theability to easily program the synthesizer to emulate an existing instrument.The Kawai K-3 synthesizer's digitally programmed sound sources give you thebest of both worlds: lifelike samples and complete control of articulation.

Other Features

The Kawai K-3 synthesizer has several other advancedfeatures as well:
· o Programmable velocity and aftertouch (pressure),that allow you to personalize keyboard response for each tone patch
· o Programmable stereo chorus and delay forcreating tone patches with realistic, studio quality effects
· o Weighted keyboard for a professional"feel" and accurate touch response
· o Slot for a removable memory cartridge, anexternal storage device which holds 50 additional tone patches
· o Advanced MIDI implementation including supportfor “system exclusive" messages which expand the control possible withthis world standard interface.
· o Analog and digital sound synthesis – the best ofboth worlds!"

Reverse Keys Roland SH-101 Synthesizer with Nova Mod

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"1. The lower 7 keys are intermittently unresponsive likely due to dust accumulating as this is quite an old synth.
2. There is also a couple of screws missing from the base plate but the keyboard still hold together fine
3. The LFO speed fader does not change the lfo speed as far as i can tell now.

Otherwise everything else works really well but be warned it requires either a repair or someone who knows what they're doing to fix it.

NOVA MOD FEATURES:

• VCF FM: Amazing new sounds are now added through this feature. Six FM sources are
available.
• LFO Clock Input: Syncing the Arpeggiator and LFO to external drum modules and
sequencers is now possible. As well, interesting feedback loops can be created.
• PW Modulation Source Selection: Now you can choose a pulse width source. It is
independent from the LFO’s waveform setting. OSC sources are included.
• Pulse width to near 0%: Pulse width effects are now made more extreme and powerful.
• External Audio Input: The ability to do FM of the VCF by an external audio source or to
simply route a signal into the audio path is now provided. Don’t forget feedback loops!!
• VCF CV Input: Just plug in a foot pedal or a CV from a midi converter and your SH-101
will sing!
• LFO Rate Scalar: Ever hear a bell sound out of a 101? Try this on Hi!! Want a really slow
sweep...you got it too!
• 1/4” CV/Gate In/Out Jacks: Aren’t we all tired of those miniphono plugs? They should
only exist on walkmans"

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Roland TB-303 Bassline Synthesizer

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They will talk back

Uploaded on Feb 25, 2012 dudeohyeahable·173 videos

"Talktalking"

Like pigs oinking.

1983 Oberheim OB-8 Ad

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Serge Erege - My Wolf, My Lover (MAWW Live Session)

Published on Dec 14, 2013 MAWW Records·19 videos

Roland SP-808

"My Wolf, My Lover (lyrics and music by Serge Erege)

Recorded at MAWW Records' Room
São Paulo
Brazil

Recorded, mixed and edited by MAWW Records"

Aria Diamond - Vintage Analog Drum Machine // First Impression

Published on Dec 14, 2013 LESINDES·142 videos

"Full analogue drummer: ARIA DIAMOND.
Vintage."

Magneticring - "Burning Plastic" (MS-20 mini / Fairlight CVI)

Published on Dec 14, 2013 Magnetic Ring·21 videos

"Magneticring rips the new Korg MS-20 Mini with Fairlight CVI."

KORG volca feedback house session

Published on Dec 14, 2013 ollilaboratories·20 videos

"Well, thing is that I like feedback, a lot!... so i played a bit with the feedback settings on the echo shifter and jomox t-resonator almost tipping over creating a shimmer and feedback ringing all over the place. This tune is the result.

Listening back on the track, i might have wanted to push the feedback down a little, but it being live i cant really edit anything post recording .. so this is what you get.

Live session as always, no multi tracking.. press play and go! :) I hope you like it !

audio version here: https://soundcloud.com/ollilab/burg-f..."

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Elektron Analog Four / Octatrak with 2 Buchlas

Published on Dec 14, 2013 DJjondent·216 videos

"The Elektron A4 provides the master clock for the 2 Buchlas & the OT.
No audio processing. Live recording.

Modules used are:
(System 100): 180,158,144,123
(200) : 257,281,258,259,207
(200e): 281e,292e,251e

The 251e is the main sequencer in this piece."

DIY Buchla 200 208 2013

Published on Dec 14, 2013 djangosfire·148 videos

"Finally set the DIY Buchla 200 system up in my studio space.

1st patch!

All sounds are coming right out of the synthesizer. No external processing."

Monotrip mods - turn the Monotribe into an acid monster

Published on Dec 13, 2013 darenager·126 videos

"The Monotribe is a great little groovebox, but sometimes a bit more power is needed, these mods address that. Please note I have no schematics for this but a small number of pre-built kits are available.

First Midi in and out is added, the Monotribe VCA can be a little clicky, so this is taken care of, then the drum sounds have added switches to give variations on the stock sounds, when the switches are in the middle position stock sounds are still available.

The main enhancement is the additon of another oscillator which is fed from the Monotribe's own VCO, 3 ranges, 2 modes and potentiometers for level and frequency allow a wide array of harmonic and atonal variation, especially great for techno, acid and drone styles.

More Monotribe and Volca mods are coming soon, to find out more check out my blog http://monotribemods.blogspot.co.uk/ and follow me on twitter @daren_ager

Keep tweakin!"

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