MATRIXSYNTH: 4/1/14


Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Rare Vintage Maas-Rowe Vibrachord Electronic Carillon Keyboard

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via this auction

Here's something you don't see every day. This is the first Maas-Rowe post on the site. There was a UCSD Geisel Library Carillon posted here, but I am not aware if they are related.

Via the listing: "The Maas-Rowe Vibrachord is a rare electromechanical instrument made in the 1960s that was manufactured to emulate the sounds of a harp, vibraphone, and orchestra bells, so that piano and organ players could have such sounds at their fingertips. The keyboard triggers a set of solenoids, which launch striker pieces upward to play uniquely-shaped circular bell bars, the sound of which is then amplified through the Vibrachord's tube amp (which features tremolo) and accompanying speaker. The bells have a very sweet and round sound that is unique; if I were to associate it with the sound of another musical instrument, one most likely would say that a vibraphone sounds closest to its sound. It has five voices: celesta, harp, muted harp, vibrachord, orchestra bells, and features a volume-adjustable tremolo circuit and a sustain pedal system (not shown in pictures, but included). The instrument consists of the bell cabinet, an amplifier, a control panel unit, a keyboard, and a speaker cabinet.

This instrument also looks incredibly cool, thanks to the Moog-like keyboard with adjacent control unit and the matching colors of the bell cabinet and speaker cabinet. It has plenty of cabling, as this is a purely electromechanical (vs. electronic) instrument.

This instrument is in excellent functional condition. We actually put over $1000 of parts and labor into fixing this. These are impossible to find in fully functional condition. I've seen several for sale over the years, but never a working one. Keep in mind that if you have this shipped, it is possible that something could shift during shipment that might effect its perfect functionality, so please note that we can only guarantee its 100% functionality if you pick up in person. Otherwise we guarantee that it will arrive in great shape overall, but not necessarily perfect upon arrival. The $225 freight quote is for shipping this LTL, which is the safest economical mode of transportation.

Maas-Rowe is a manufacturer of electronic keyboard carillons, which are keyboard instruments that emulate the sound of church bells, so that a church does not have buy actual huge bronze bells to achieve a realistic sound from a bell tower.

The bench on which it sits in the pictures it is not original to it, but the color matches and we can throw it in for free if you pay for the additional shipping cost.

We'll include a copy of a Maas-Rowe bells/carillon catalog and a copy of a Schulmerich bells/carillon catalog for the winning bidder."


FUJAKO in Pitoes


via Nyko van Ripito on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"last week recording session for FUJAKO in Pitoes, PT... set up with a view"

Update: you can check out FUJAKO's music here.

iMPC Pro Log - New iMPC Pro in the Works From Retronymns & Akai Pro


Published on Apr 28, 2014 Retronyms·57 videos

"iMPC Pro Log showcases the latest features from the freshest development build of iMPC Pro, the upcoming beat production iPad app from Akai Professional and Retronyms. A new video drops every week until we launch!

[Note: iMPC Pro is currently in development. All features are subject to change]

Follow Retronyms
http://www.facebook.com/retronyms
http://twitter.com/retronyms

Join the conversation with Akai Professional! http://www.facebook.com/akaipro
http://www.twitter.com/akai_pro"

Playlist:
1. Meet the Flux Link — iMPC Pro Log
"The iMPC Pro Mixer is where you mix your project... what else! There's a lot under the hood including on-board EQ, compression, FX sends, automation, and more.'

2. Meet the Mixer — iMPC Pro Log
"The iMPC Pro Mixer is where you mix your project... what else! There's a lot under the hood including on-board EQ, compression, FX sends, automation, and more."

Charlie Lab Digitar midi guitar interface

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via this auction

This is pretty amazing. There have only been a total of five Charlie Lab posts on the site including this one. Two of them went up today. What are the odds of that? See the Charlie Lab channel below for the others including a video.

Details in the auction from this Sound on Sound article.

"Italian company Charlie Lab's Digitar aims to provide a cheap and easy way to add guitar-like textures to MIDI-based music, without the need to buy an expensive and cumbersome dedicated MIDI guitar synth. For a start, the Digitar isn't actually a guitar: it's a compact and sturdy belt-mounted box, worn around the waist and equipped with six thick wires -- 'strings' -- which you play pretty much as you would the strings on a guitar. Power and MIDI connections are provided by an external box which is connected to the Digitar by a lead. Chords of up to four notes are played on a MIDI keyboard, the connected Digitar interprets these into a six-note guitar chord, you strum the strings and the result is sent to the MIDI Out to play the guitar sound of your choice -- all of this, of course, happens simultaneously. String movement, detected by fast optical sensors, produces no audible delays or glitches...'

E- MU PROTEUS 2500 RACK MOUNT SYNTH with 5 Hard to Find Expansions

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via this auction

via the listing: "E- MU PROTEUS 2500 RACK MOUNT SYNTH with 5 hard to find and expensive 32 mg each expansion ROMS. 128 Voice...

Pure Phatt
Composer
Orchestral 1 & 2
And one other. I forgot to mark it but have yet to see one with the same numbers on EBay to date."

Black Market Modular 3U Bento Box

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via this auction

"- 3U unpowered roadcase designed for use with TipTop Audio "Happy Ending Kit" (or any 84hp/rackears combination)

- Features recessed latches, spring-loaded handle, and enough room to leaves standard cables patched in when the lid is attached for transpor

** Case only. HEK & Modules shown in the pictures are not included **

DIMENSIONS:
19.25"W x 5.375"D x 5.25"H (LID Removed)
20"W x 6.125"D x 8.375"H (with Lid & handle"

Note this is the first Black Market Modular post on the site.

Roland SH-101 SN 353318

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via this auction

"Works great. Missing battery door, handle, and one white key doesn't work toward the low end ($100 fix). 5 of the sliders are slightly bent (as detailed in pics) and still work great. Its well worn but still delivers that awesome tone."

Yamaha CS 20M SN 3200

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via this auction

"For your consideration is a fantastic example of Yamaha's analouge CS-20M dual oscillator monophonic synthesizer. The CS-20m is another of Yamaha's classic CS-series analog synthesizers of the '70's and '80's. It is a monophonic analog synthesizer with dual-VCOs that use subtractive synthesis to create superb bass, synth, lead, bubbly-squirty and percussive sounds. It has all the essential components of a classic synth: There is a resonant filter with switchable high, band or lowpass filtering with its own ADSR envelope controls. There is an ADSR VCA envelope generator which contains a third oscillator which generates a sine wave to modulate and enhance your sounds. And there is an LFO which can modulate the PWM sweep. Fortunately, the CS-20m features 8 memory locations for patch storage of your favorite or most used sounds.

CONDITION: This synth is immaculate. It is easily a 9/10 cosmetically. A 10/10 electronically. The unit has no issues what so ever. No dirty pots, no bad knobs...nothing. It's a dream. The sound is larger than life..."

iPad Music App Arpeggionome Pro


Published on Apr 30, 2014 Synth Universe·195 videos

"Go to synthuniverse to buy it and review & info: http://synthuniverse.com/arpeggionome/"

Moog Minifooger MF Delay - BBoyTechReport.com


Published on Apr 30, 2014 BBoy Tech Report·70 videos

Demo starts after 4:16.

"The Minifooger MF Delay costs $219, nearly $400 less than the MF-104M. That my friends is a great deal, in my opinion, for a classic Moog Bucket Brigade based analog delay.

Read full review http://wp.me/p2DmTM-1VK"

Straightahead...Sort Of


Published on Apr 30, 2014 reeg2600·16 videos

"Featuring Mellotron Mk. VI, ARP2600, Fender Rhodes, Moog Voyager and Nord Electro 3."

FENIX II

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via MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS

"For sale - Fenix II

If you are looking at this - you know what it is!

FenixXL Specs

FenixXL.html"


New Modulus Music Polyphonic Synthesizer to Arrive in Spring


via Modulus Music on Facebook

"Spring 2014 will see the arrival of the long awaited new synthesiser from Modulus - keep checking back here or www.modulus-music.com for more details

Designed and manufactured in the UK, Modulus Music brings high quality instruments for the musician.

Main webpage
Twitter
YouTube"

BTW, if you are on Facebook, be sure to "Like" them!

The IT Crowd's Matt Berry Talks About the MS-20 Mini


Published on Apr 30, 2014 Korg·450 videos

I always wished I'd spot a MATRIXSYNTH card somewhere in the IT Crowd's office. Matt Berry was also in The Mighty Boosh and featured a couple of times here on MATRIXSYNTH in the past. Unfortunately some of the videos have been pulled off of YouTube.

"Matt Berry is best known for his role in award winning comedy series The IT Crowd, from 2007 until the final episode in 2013. But Matt is also a talented musician, with his fourth album Kill the Wolf released last year to high acclaim.

KORG caught up with matt before show time at his London show to find out how KORG fits into his live rig.

http://www.themattberry.co.uk/

Like/Follow us:
https://www.facebook.com/korgusa
https://www.twitter.com/korgusa
http://instagram.com/korgofficial"

Test drive of Strakal Brulu


Published on Apr 30, 2014 littlem4tt·45 videos

"This was a very easy to build kit from thonk. Its a very brutal distortion...just how I like it!!"

http://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/touellskouarn-strakal-brulu/

WREN Open Source Modular Soft Synth for Windows


A bit reminiscent of the original Clavia Nord Modular editor.  You'll find full details here.

Via the info page:

"This is not a product, but just a lil hobby project that got out of control a bit. This software ain't good for anything and it will crash your PC too. That being out of the way, for questions or remarks please use the forum I made for this. I'm open for requests, but do not promise anything. I may fix bugs when it's easy to do so too! Contributions are welcomed :-)"

This one in via Soviet Space Child.

Some Info on the TBH Mystery Synth


See the update in this post.

Cakewalk Announces Free Z3TA+ iOS Update for iPad

iTunes: Z3TA+ - Cakewalk

"Cakewalk® Announces Free Z3TA+ iOS Update for iPad®

— Version 1.1 update includes numerous user-requested enhancements, additional language support —

Boston, MA, (April 29th, 2014) - Cakewalk, developers of powerful and thoughtfully designed software for modern musicians, has released a free update for Z3TA+ iOS. Featuring significant MIDI and performance enhancements while maintaining the Z3TA+’s classic sound, the version 1.1 update underscores Cakewalk’s commitment to continuous improvement to all products based on user and community feedback.

What’s New:
For greater expressiveness, a simple yet powerful MIDI Learn mode offers multiple continuous controller assignments or multiple continuous controllers per assignment
MIDI Learn save, load, and clear configuration functions
Improved MIDI Channel selection (Omni as well as channels 1-16)
Multiple MIDI input selection
Clock Sync for tight rhythmic integration with other instruments and systems
MIDI input indicator lights for visual feedback
Manual localization in French, German, and Japanese
Onboard X/Y Pad integration with more factory presets

Pricing and Availability:
For current Z3TA+ iOS owners, the 1.1 update is a free download from the App Store. For new customers, Z3TA+ iOS V1.1 is available for $19.99 on the App Store on iPad, or at www.AppStore.com."

Korg Micro Masterpiece Video Contest Entry


Published on Apr 30, 2014 Charlie Malone·3 videos

"This is my entry for the 'Korg Micro Masterpiece Video Contest'.

All the sounds in this song (including the drums) were created using only a MicroKorg. The sounds were layered and mixed in Ableton Live.

Contact me at:
Charlie@SupernovaSound.com"

Teenage Engineering Oplab 01: Overview Videos


Uploaded on Apr 28, 2014

Playlist:

1. Teenage Engineering Oplab 01: Overview
"This video gives you a basic overview of the Oplab musical experiment board.
It shows names of all the available ports and illustrates a few basic ways to use Oplab.
Click the video to play. Enjoy!"

2. Oplab 02: Sensors
"This video shows the sensor line-up for Oplab: Tap, Flip and Poke.
In this video you'll learn how to use them in the basic ways -- but don't let the video limit your imagination!
Click the video to play. Enjoy!"

3. Oplab 03: Triggers

4. Oplab 04: Sensors 202
"In this video, you will learn how to make your own sensors.
Make a ribbon controller from office supplies and use it to play any synthesizer.
Click the video to rock. \m/"

5. Oplab 05: Human Rhythm Composer
"This video shows how to use Oplab to make your own MIDI instruments from any objects.
For example, a drum kit from your friends, or perhaps a xylophone from sausages?
Click the video to play friends. Enjoy!"

New matt black aluminum case for the Oplab:


Moog Minimoog "Underground"



"(c) vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound

all synthesizer sounds: ;oog minimoog (1972)
strings: Logan String Melody 2
choir sounds: Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus
recording: multi-track without midi
fx: a bit delay and reverb"

via Marko on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

White Faced Arp Odyssey 2800 Vintage Synth SN 282157

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via this auction

VGM #8 - Mystic Cave Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog 2)


Published on Apr 30, 2014

MORE MUSIC: http://motivemakesaman.com
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/motivemakesaman
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/motivemakesaman

"The Genesis will always be most memorable to me for its music, especially the Sonic Games. This week I take on Mystic Cave Zone from Sonic 2."

Let's Do Each Other! by John L Rice


Published on Apr 30, 2014 John L Rice·256 videos

"I predict most people wont like this! ;-) Just an experiment I decided to record before unplugging the patch."

Celldweller - StudioTour


Published on Apr 30, 2014 Future Music Magazine·423 videos

Future Music get an exclusive tour of Celldweller's incredible Detroit studio.

http://youtube.com/celldweller
http://facebook.com/celldweller
http://twitter.com/celldweller

Vintage Moog Digital Sequential Controller (DSC)


via The Bob Moog Foundation on Facebook

"From the BMF archive: The Digital Sequential Controller (DSC), an 800-note digital sequencer with storage of vibrato and pitch bend, programmable transposition, rhythmic auto-correction, cassette input/output, sync to tape recorders and battery backup.

The DSC is an intelligent controller. It stores information played on a synthesizer keyboard and reproduces and manipulates that information in musically useful ways. It appears that it was never released."

Caleb Condit MU Format Modules for Synthcube


http://synthcube.com/

row1: microcon, SEM filter, Jupiter Storm, Galilean Moons, 266 source of uncertainty

row1: 258j, manual voltage processor, dual function gen, tripple lpg, voice of saturn

row3: dual mirror core, gene splicer, ultraflop, pt dual digital osc, synthasystem vcox2

Caleb Condit 5U Stiener Microcon Synthesizer Voice & Additional Steiner Synthasystem Modules


Avialable at Synthcube (note Synthcube will build to order as well as provide kits).

Left: "This is a full kit to build the classic steiner microcon voice module in dotcom/mu format

designed by nyle steiner, with a new PCB release from david ingebretsen

panel design by caleb condit, 2u wide

the voice includes vco, vca, vcf, lfo and eg"

Below: additional Synthasystem modules from Caleb Condit.

David Ingerbretsen worked directly with Nyle Steiner to resurrect the Steiner Synthasystem. See this post from back in 2010 at the first Salt Lake Modular synth meet with Nyle Steiner looking at David's reproduction, and see this post for some videos.  A search on Synthasystem will bring up additional posts.

Caleb Condit MU Voice of Saturn Analog Voltage Sequencer Kit by Synthrotek


These are expected to be available in the next week. The design is by Travis Thatcher aka Curious Inventor of Voice of Saturn and the panels are by Caleb Condit. They will be available at both Synthcube and Synthrotek.

Caleb Condit Thomas White synthCube Buchla Triple Low Pass Gates Module Coming to MU Format


via Caleb Condit on Facebook

Update: it will be for sale exclusively at Synthcube.com.

Also, this is a Caleb Condit panel. You can find more of his panels on ModularGrid. I created a new Caleb Condit channel label for new posts here on MATRIXSYNTH as well. A search on Caleb Condit will bring up previous posts include videos and audio.

Imaginary Voltage - Tetr4 + Strymon


Published on Apr 30, 2014 Miguel d'Oliveira·42 videos

"Little experiment with an analogue synth (DSI TETRA) plugged into a delay pedal (STRYMON TIMELINE) plugged into a compressor (TL Audio C1)
Delay pedal runs as INSERT instead of AUX"

Minimal Acid


Published on Apr 30, 2014 Maxime F·28 videos

tb303
mfb microzwerg
elektron octatrack

Hall of Flame


Published on Apr 30, 2014 Ebotronix·1,019 videos

Flame FX 16 Beta test 2
Plate, Reverb, Rev-BC-LP
Freqbox to RS 110 QMMG to FX 16
+ ~ -
AS RS 110
Make Noise Brains, Pressure Points ,Maths,QMMG
Moog freqbox
Doepfer A 131, A138c
4ms QCD

Howard Jones' Trio of Custom KX5's


via @howardjones

"A Trio of KX5's ...chrome, matt white, and one ready for a new lease of life! ...thanks to @customsynth Jeff Toman pic.twitter.com/TFSs4tyRPp"

Vintage One Off THB Synthesizer by Thomas Bredenfeld

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via this auction

Googlish: "vintage device for hobbyists - have the angschlossen synth at times of the system and also tested with headphones - the flash device (ie lamp lit) but there is no sound - I think the volume controller has no contact - that is only for people with the electronics know - unfortunately I do not -."

Note this is the first THB post on the site. If anyone has any additional info on THB and/or this particular synth, feel free to comment or shoot me an email.

Update: Zoe Blade wrote in to let us know she found Thomas Bredenfeld who had the following to say: "@zoeblade yes, i've made it. ...looooong ago :-)" followed by "This 1st one was based on formant DIY synth. made a 2nd one later with curtis ICs from http://www.doepfer.de"

Formant was a DIY brand of synths. You can find more posts featuring Formant on the Formant channel here on MATRIXSYNTH.

Update: make that THB. I originally posted TBH.

Two Moog Multimoog's in New Original Stock Condition

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SN 2482 via this auction

SN 2331 via this auction

Description for one of the listings: "This is a New Original Stock Moog Multi Moog that has recently been serviced and tested by Jareth Lackey of SynthPro. I am selling two of these for a friend who recently passed away. He asked me to sell some of his equipment to repay money spent on him in his final months. Both units are in un-played condition. If you look on Youtube you will see the video Alan Gary Campbell's Moog Restoration by SynthPro and look at 1-4 you will see some of the features and a description of these synths. Video 4 has a nice demonstration of this synthesizer's functions and sound. Please ask any questions. The auction is one week. I will ship anywhere in the world at the buyer's expense. Thank you"

Charlie Lab SplitBoard K61 Keyboard with Guitar String Section SN 19/99

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via this auction

"Up for sale is super rare Chalie Lab SplitBoard K61 synthesizer keyboard with mounted 'Digitar'."

YAMAHA SY-20 Vintage Analog Synthesizer w/ Hard Case SN 1233 with SAKIMA Logo on Back & Case

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via this auction

Roland MPG-80 Super Jupiter Synthesizer Programmer

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via this auction

Rare Vintage Moog 959 XY Controller

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via this auction

birdStepper Pitch Tutorial Pt 2


Published on Apr 30, 2014 birdSoundMusic·8 videos

"This tutorial demonstrates how to use birdStepper's pitch effect to create tempo-synchronized arpeggios with an electric guitar."

iTunes: birdStepper - birdSound L. L. C.

Part 1 here.

202


Published on Apr 30, 2014 Pizza Synth·28 videos

Arturia Introduces Spark 2


Published on Apr 30, 2014 Arturia Web·127 videos

"Spark is an innovative drum production solution. Its cutting edge sound library, multiple synthesis engines and advanced sequencing functionalities will get you creative on your beatmaking tasks. Real-time performance tools and effects are here to explore new sonic territories, in the studio or on stage.

All sounds and patterns in this movie were made on Spark 2.

More info at:
http://www.arturia.com/evolution/en/p...

Arturia would like to specially thank the Arts Center MC2 in Grenoble for letting us shoot the movie in the Auditorium.
http://www.mc2grenoble.fr"

Spark2 Tutorials


And the press release:

"Arturia announces availability of outstanding SPARK 2 drum machine software

“I love the quick and easy ways to get results using SPARK 2. The ability to build up your own kit mixed with your own samples is very cool. My favourites to go for in SPARK 2 are the vintage drum machines. They have an analogue sound and no one hit is exactly the same, so you don’t get the ugly ‘machine gun’ effect — really useful!”

- Trentemøller, 2014 (electronic music producer and multi-instrumentalist)

GRENOBLE, FRANCE: having made its beat-making mark when premiered to critical acclaim at the 2014 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, music and hardware company Arturia is proud to announce availability of SPARK 2 — bringing a new look, new feel, and new features to its premier sound- sculpting and performance drum machine software for Mac and Windows — as of April 30...

With the timely introduction of SPARK 2, Arturia has given its beat creation software a new look, new feel, and a whole host of new features fit to make it the premier sound-sculpting and performance drum machine on the market — all the more so when perfectly paired up with the award-winning SPARK Creative Drum Machine and SparkLE Creative Drum Machine controllers. It’s a match made in hybrid heaven that’s more flexible than ever before!

While SPARK has always been built on a fully-modular VA (Virtual Analogue) sound engine, originally only developers had access to this wonderful-sounding rhythmical power source. Not now. With the all-new MODULAR screen, SPARK 2 users are now free to add and subtract modules (including Oscillator, multimode Filter and Karplus-Strong Filter, Envelope, Lfo, MiniMixer, RingMod, and Bode Frequency Shifter); create their own patch routings; and assign up to six macro controls for immediate control. Clearly, it’s this truly modular, fully-accessible sound engine that makes SPARK 2 truly shine as the ultimate drum synthesizer!

With SPARK 2, Arturia has taken the opportunity to update the look and feel of SPARK to allow for faster workflow, while creating a layout that allows it to grow well into the future and secure its longevity — no easy feat in today’s here today, gone tomorrow’s world of rapidly disposable developments. New tabbed pages provide a cleaner look, more screen space, and faster access to the most needed features — features like an all-new MIXER window (with level, pan, and insert effects and sends — to 14 unique professional-grade effects, no less), expanded PATTERN edit screen, and enhanced LIBRARY page for better data management.

SPARK 2 also adds 50 new kits — including no fewer than 800 new instruments — that span many more musical genres than ever before, including trap, hip-hop, tech house, and nu disco, to name but a few modern electronic music styles, as well as acoustic drum kits capably spanning modern rock, funk, R ’n’ B, pop, vintage rock, and latin percussion. Vintage drum machine enthusiasts are also well catered for with ear-opening emulations of the likes of Roland’s TR-808, TR-909, TR-707, TR-606, and CR-78; LinnDrum, Linn 9000; Oberheim DMX; E-mu Drumulator; Sequential Circuits Drumtraks; Yamaha RX5; and Simmons SDS-V — analogue and digital classics all. And all kits come complete with 32 patterns that can be used by themselves or form the basis of user-programmed beats.

Bringing up the rear, SPARK 2 sees SONG mode updated, too. Song segments can now be configured and then replayed at the touch of a button. Users can create song sections that will play from one pattern to another and then recall these sections via the step buttons on the SPARK Creative Drum Machine and SparkLE Creative Drum Machine controllers — perfect performance enhancements!

Indeed, integration with the outside world works on multiple levels: as a 32- and 64-bit compatible virtual instrument for Mac and Windows, SPARK 2 can be run standalone or used as a plug-in with popular host DAWs (supporting 16 audio outputs that can be routed and assigned within the host); AIFF, WAV, REX2, and MIDI files can all be imported with drag and drop export of WAV format patterns and MIDI sequence formats into DAWs; and all parameters on SPARK 2’s MAIN screen are MIDI-assignable for control via any external MIDI device.

So why not get behind the wheel of a truly creative drum machine and let SPARK 2 help you create truly driving rhythms with minimum fuss and maximum musical output. No driving lessons required!

SPARK 2 can be exclusively purchased online from Arturia for an introductory promotional price of €129.00 EUR/$129.00 USD between May 1 and June 30, inclusive (rising to €169.00 EUR/$189.00 USD thereafter); alternatively, Arturia is also offering a promotional pricing of €199.00 EUR/$199.00 USD on the SparkLE Creative Drum Machine controller (with SPARK 2 included) between those same dates (rising to €249.00 EUR/$299.00 USD thereafter) from any authorised dealer or online from here: http://www.arturia.com/evolution/en/buy/spark2introductorypromotion"

Virtual ANS : Test play with mouse, jpeg pictures and wav file.


Published on Apr 30, 2014 karenevil·333 videos

iTunes: Virtual ANS - Alexander Zolotov

"Testing "Virtual ANS" on Linux ( Debian wheezy amd64 )
Virtual ANS is REALLY AMAZING software synthesizer.
http://warmplace.ru/soft/ans/
In this video I'm trying to play it with mouse, jpeg pictures and wav file.

( It also works with OS-X, Windows, iOS and Android.)"

How Do Synths Sound Through Crystalline?


Published on Apr 30, 2014

"Sign up to get notified on launch! http://crystallineapp.com/launch

Vintage Yamaha PS-20 analog keyboard connected to iPad using Apogee Jam interface, played through Crystalline. Also features iOS apps Animoog, Audiobus and Arturia iSEM. No other effects or processing done.

Crystalline: Shimmer Effects Processor for iPad
http://crystallineapp.com"

iTunes: Audiobus - Audiobus Pty Ltd | Arturia iSEM - Arturia | Animoog - Moog Music Inc.

0001


Published on Apr 30, 2014 spacecabinet·5 videos

"Piston Honda, E340, Polivoks VCF, Dixie, Rene, A-155, Quadra, uVCA"

quantfreq'


Published on Apr 30, 2014 Ebotronix·1,018 videos

4ms Peg, QCD² / Expander², QPLFO, RCD²,VCA Matrix
Analogue Systems RS100²,RS110²²,RS 360²,RS500e²
Bananalogue Serge VCS
Doepfer R2m, A114, A118, A134²²,A141, A143-1/2/9,A148,A149-1
A151²², A160/161/162/166, A175²²,A185-2'³, A 138a²²b²²c²²²
Electrix Warp Factory
Flame Chord Machine²,FX16,Talking Synth Module²
foh choices
Make Noise Brains,Pressure Points² ~ BPP time divisions
Maths²,moddemix²²,Optomix,QMMG,RenĂ©, Wogglebug²
Malekko Anti ²² ,Uncle³,Jag
Moog Taurus 2,Freqbox ²²,MP201
Roland SVC 350 Vocoder, System 104
SSL Modulation Orgy
Tip Top Audio Z8000 manual voltage source
Toppobrillo,Quantimator2, Sportmodulator,TWF
Logic masterclock to Kenton Pro 2000²,QCD²,Peg
FX :Alesis 3630,Boss VF1,BSS DPR 402,
Lexicon PCM 80, Line6 Echopro,
Red Federation BPM FX Pro, TC M3000
mackie the mixer³
morse key
Ultrabeat drums

Synthesizers.com Box11 Pics & Overview

Update: video here.
Some images of my new Synthesizers.com Box11 System. Click on the pics for the supersize / wallpaper shots.

Three things stood out when unpacking this beauty: build quality, attention to detail, and oddly, how surprisingly svelte the system is. Yes svelte. It's thin, beautiful and sleek. As most of you know Synthesizers.com modular systems are in the larger 5U Moog format which are not typically known for being sleek. The Box11 is and it is beautiful.

As for length and width 5U systems do take up more space, and the Box11 is no exception, but what you get in return is a solid system that feels more substantial in terms of build quality and interface.  You get full size knobs and full size 1/4" jacks with zero cable movement when you patch them. There is no give, no patch wobble, just a rock solid connection. The knobs feel substantial and there is plenty of space not only to see things, but to also feel what you are doing, whether you have larger or smaller hands. Some people swear by the larger 5U/MU format. I understand why. [BTW, if you are confused by the 5U vs. MU format. 5U refers to 5 units of height. Think of a thin rackmount unit like the Yamaha TX81Z, or the various Emu Proteus line of racks. They are 1U, so 5U is the same height as five of them stacked one on top of the other. MU is 5U in height, but the M stands for Moog format which means modules in MU format like Synthesizers.com are compatible. There's also Synthesis Technology/MOTM's 5U format which has the same height but different horizontal spacing for the mounting screw holes. To see them side by side along with other modular formats, click on the image in this post.]

From left to right, the Box11 comes with the following modules:

One Q174 MIDI Interface which includes some interesting advanced functionality for a MIDI module: "Three modes of operation offer a variety of outputs for one or two MIDI channels. Outputs include standard 1V/Octave Pitch outputs with 10-octave ranges, 5V Gates, Trigger pulse, On and Off Velocity, Channel Pressure and several Continuous Controller outputs. Complete control over Note Priority and Gate modes provide virtually any type of keyboard response emulating virtually all vintage and modern keyboards along with some that are unique."

Two Q106 Oscillators which include Sine, Triangle, Saw, Ramp, and Pulse waveforms with pulsewidth modulation from any patchable modulation source. There's Hard Sync to synchronize the oscillator to other sources, not only to have oscillators in sync to prevent beating, but also to produce some interesting effects. There are two frequency mod sections, Linear Frequency with one input jack and level knob, and Exponential Frequency with two 1V/Octave inputs and a third input with level knob. The Q106 will also go into LFO range to act purely as a mod source.

One Q150 Transistor Ladder Filter which is based on the famous Moog ladder filter. Both 12db and 24db slopes are available via a switch and one pole and three pole settings are available via a jumper internal to the module. What's interesting is there are two audio inputs and two CV inputs with level knobs for each. This allows you to bypass a mixer for the two oscillators on the Box11 and plug each directly into the filter with the ability to adjust the levels for each. In addition to the two CV inputs with controllable level, there is a third input for 1V/OCT. This allows you to use a keyboard to scale the filter while still having two additional modulation sources adjustable by each level knob.

Two Q109 Envelope Generators with standard ADSR (Attack Decay Sustain Release) settings. The release is set for 12 seconds at max value but can be set to 30+ seconds via a jumper internal to the module. Attack and Decay can also be extended to 30+ seconds. A nice added feature to the Q106 is a Gate button which allows you to trigger the Envelope on it's own. This will be great not only for sonic exploration of drones sans MIDI controller, but also for manually triggering envelop effects on things like filter cutoff or pitch. Note the top Gain knob in the VCA will also bring in volume without the need of a trigger.

One Q108 Amplifier with two audio inputs, two CV inputs, and two audio outputs (one inverted). There's a switch for linear vs exponential response curves of the control inputs. The top Gain knob can be used to open the VCA without a trigger for drones.

Finally we have the Desktop Box11 case with two sets of four way multiples. There is also one blank panel where you can install an additional module of the same width.


Note the above is just a high level overview of each module and how you might make use of them out of the box. For a more detailed overview of each module as well as additional modules see Synthesizers.com

BTW, you might notice one of the pics has the system lying flat on a table.  Call me crazy, but one thing I wanted to try is using the Box11 as a lap synth up close while relaxing on the couch/recliner.  With the wood panels attached it was about an inch or two too wide for mine.  When you remove the wood panels the sides are exposed so I used some construction paper to cover them.  One other thing to note is the power cable connects to the back of the unit so you will need the side panels or other for support if you plan to lay it flat on a table (I'll be using a pillow for the recliner).  Synthesizers.com does offer straight panels in addition to the angled panels I have.  Personally I prefer the angled panels as that allows the Box11 to stand upright while patching in the studio.

A few side notes: in one of the pics you can see an iPad.  That's an iPad Mini Retina, not a full blown iPad for scale.  I love the iPad for sequencing on the fly so I was testing out the system with StepPolyArp (a nice feature with the app is it has a built in keyboard you can play with the sequencer off).

In regards to attention to detail, be sure to see the pics of the cables and packaging.  The cables are high quality and have Synthesizers.com logos on them. I thought this was a nice touch and added to the overall cohesiveness and quality of the system.

The packaging included detailed notes on each module.  Many manufacturers would just refer you to the website, so  I thought it was worth calling out as a nice added touch.

Sticky rubber feet to put under the wood panels so you don't scratch them were also included.  Note the panels do ship intact, so you do not need to do anything but plug the Box11 in and patch it up when it arrives.

The Box11 truly is a beautiful system.

Moog Taurus Sound Design Tutorial Rush


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"(c) 2014 vintage synthesizer sound tutorial series by RetroSound

part four: the deep bass sweep sound in "Tom Sawyer" from Rush

very important is the filter resonance and the envelope modulation"

Vintage AKAI AX80 Analog Synthesizer

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Note the low BIN is because this one needs some work.

"This listing is for an excellent cosmetic condition AKAI AX80 Analog Synthesizer. This unit has been tested functional except it needs a voice chip replacement. Depending on the mode, some keys don't respond...about one note per octave. If you switch modes, it is different keys that don't work. That tells me it isn't the key contact triggers, but the commonly failing voice chip.

All display meters illuminate and are response. All keys have excellent feel and are functional. The small black tune control knob on the left side is not the original color/style but is the correct size and functional."

Elektron Analog Four with Original Box, Packaging & Sound Banks

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"Still under warranty and includes all original packaging, and bonus sound patches in the form of the OVRDrive Sound pack purchased from Fisound. These are awesome sounds and also the original Elektron sound patches can be downloaded and loaded in as well. In addition the latest OS can be downloaded free from Elektron, which adds the +Drive feature with tons of storage space for sounds and patterns."

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