WMD Analog Synth Modules at NAMM 2014

Published on Feb 4, 2014 Electronic Musician Magazine·55 videos

"A demonstration of the new low-cost modular synth gear from WMD during NAMM 2014."

STG Soundlabs Envelope Generator and Detachment 3 Archangel at NAMM 2014

Published on Feb 4, 2014 Electronic Musician Magazine·55 videos

"An in-depth demonstration of the STG Soundlabs Envelope Generator and Detachment 3 Archangel, both of which are used with synth modules."

Note the envelope can act as an LFO or oscillator.

See a direct audio demo here.

New Eurorack Synth Modules From The Harvestman at NAMM 2014

Published on Feb 4, 2014 Electronic Musician Magazine·55 videos

"Scott Jaeger of The Harvestman shows the new Piston Honda Mk II and other products from his line of Eurorack synth modules."

Magic Cave Lighting by Atomic Shadow

"This composition is made up of multiple tracks of processed Hewlett Packard, RCA, and Eico signal generators. Some additional modular synthesiser tracks were overdubbed later and then edited too blend and give background texture. Effects devices used include the POD HD500, Lexicon reverb, Korg KP2 and KP Quad."

www.atomicshadow.com

The formation: Korg EMX electribe track

Published on Feb 4, 2014 acemonvw·82 videos

"Just another Korg EMX1SD demo, trying to demonstrate that you CAN get
decent reverb out of the box, you just have to tinker a bit with it!"

via Michael on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Kawai K5000 S Advanced Additive Synthesizer

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

CLICK FOR MORE »

YAMAHA CS-10

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

CLICK FOR MORE »

Vintage Oberheim Matrix 6R Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer SN 706858

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

Buchla 222e / 223e with 277 Delay

Published on Feb 4, 2014 tastysoilrecords·35 videos

"More exploration of the Buchla 222e/223e along with the 277r delay module. For full enjoyment, check it out with headphones or on decent speakers."

KORG Gadget Automation Control Tutorial

Published on Feb 4, 2014 Mee Zanook·66 videos

"Clear steps about recording,locating automated parameter,automating
pan and level in mixer,copying 1 bar to 2."

iTunes: KORG Gadget - KORG INC.

VGM #4: Ice Cap Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog 3)

Published on Feb 4, 2014 Ace Waters·71 videos

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

I Dream of Wires on NPR

I thought this was pretty cool. NPR has a post up on I Dream of Wires. You can find it here.

"Once you cross wires with a modular synthesizer, it's like your bloodstream turns into sine waves. The documentary I Dream of Wires looks at the technological and philosophical genesis of the instrument, all the way to its demise and subsequent resurgence. Make no mistake, this movie is for the fanatics — it clocks in at four hours (!) — but with a shorter theatrical release set for Moogfest in April, maybe it'll inspire a new generation of synth wizards."

The post also features a video for "Burn the Tables" off the soundrack by Solvent, featuring the LZX Video Synthesizer.

February Acid Pattern

via Dylan on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"Feb Acid pattern is up now - make some acid.

http://soundcloud.com/groups/the-acid-question/"

Roland Promars MRS-2 SN 092111

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

CLICK FOR MORE »

Waldorf Microwave XT Rack Wavetable Synthesizer 10 Voice SN 830726148

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

CLICK FOR MORE »

MFB Tanzbar Analogue Drum machine

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"MFB's Tanzbär drum-computer offers fourteen analogue percussion instruments as well as a synthesizer for bass- and melodic voices. Its integrated step-sequencer allows flashlight-programming and storage of up to 144 patterns. All parameters can be recorded per step! Because of its ability to control and call up all functions on the fly, while the unit is running, Tanzbär is ideally suited for live performances.

Using the fill-function, patterns can be chained for longer sequences. In addition, every pattern offers A/B variations that can be switched manually or automatically for further flexibility. Also, Tanzbär allows saving 16 flame and roll-variations.

The step-length is controllable per instrument, allowing easy creation of polyrhythmic structures. Possible resolutions are 32th and 16th steps as well as 16th- and 8th triplet-steps. The shuffle amount can be continuously controlled globally and per instrument.

Each instrument offers three accent intensities. Add the bend-function to create glides and LFO-like sweeps for bass drum 1/2, snare drum and toms 2/3.

In addition to the percussion-instruments, Tanzbär offers addressing external instruments using its two CV/Gate outputs; one being able to control dynamics via a third CV-output. The same tracks are routed to the internal bass- and melody-synthesizer voices. An ideal solution to pre-listen and program patterns without any need for external equipment.

The CV/Gate-sequencer offers a range of three octaves and is programmable using two methods. All parameters are output via MIDI, allowing control of external instruments. The drum-computer can be synchronized via MIDI- and clock-signals.

Finally, Tanzbär not only offers a master volume knob but individual level controls and mute-functions per instrument. The unit provides a stereo output as well as twelve individual outputs.

TANZBAER has the following dimensions: 330 x 170 x 60 mm. An external power supply is included.

analogue drum-computer with tight step-sequencer and 16 instruments
immediate control, integration of MIDI and CV/Gate
different step-lengths per instrument
programmable accent- and pitch-bend-functions
144 patterns with A/B-variations, fill-function to chain various patterns
3 CV- and 2 Gate channels
roll- and flam-recording
individual and global swing-quantization
recording of control-value per step
12 individual outputs, stereo output
MIDI- and clock-sync, MIDI-dump
metal chassis with wood side panels"

CLICK FOR MORE »

sq80 demo song

Published on Feb 4, 2014 Dustin Howie·2 videos

"Just another 1 synth demo, this time it's my ensoniq SQ80. Everything was multitracked with reverb, delay, EQ, and compression added."

TIME MACHINE DLX I light-sensitive analog delay

Published on Feb 4, 2014 chamberofsounds·93 videos

"Demonstration of TIme Machine DLX, a fully-analog, delay pedal, modded to be controlled by light. Built by Biyang (Akai) and modified by COS. Bend your music & your mind - exclusively from chamberofsounds.com"

Chamber of Sounds on eBay

MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2014: New EMS SYNTHI Eurorack Oscillator & ENV by STG

http://stgsoundlabs.com

Update: Two EMS Envelop Generators in there as well. You can find a close-up of the envelop including Trapazoid and Pyrimid Blaster modes here. More pics of each posted in the set here, and the oscillator here and here.

Detachment 3 Engineering Archangel provides the sequencing.

DIY Digital Synthesizer based on STM32F4 Discovery by Ilya Pikin

Published on Feb 4, 2014 totakto·61 videos

"DIY Digital Synthesizer based on STM32F4 Discovery by Ilya Pikin"

This is the first Ilya Pikin post.

Analogue Solutions Leipzig-S Martyrdom

Published on Feb 4, 2014 Trooper Starship·22 videos

"CAUTION -boring !- -only 4 fans of this Synth (with me its five)-
(all others should jump to 12:00)
i was in the mood to tweak my most favorite synth - the Leipzig-S
everything recorded live in one piece, no FX used on the Leipzig
Drums: GrooveAgent, Arp: BassStation II"

The Good, the Bad and the microSAMPLER

Published on Feb 4, 2014 Arrayzable·15 videos

"I watched this epic movie with my wife a couple of months ago and have had the main theme stuck in my head ever since!
I used an oldschool breakbeat which low fidelity IMO matched the old sound of the movie pretty well!
This movie doesn't contain lots of dialogue, but there are quite a few punch lines suitable for sampling.

Punch line samples in chronological order (according to the movie):

"Such ungratitude after all the times I've saved your life!"
--When Blondie (Eastwood) ride away from Tuco (Eli Wallach) who he has left tied up in the desert.
"Too big for your neck, huh?"
--When Tuco at gunpoint forces Blondie to hang himself.
"If you shoot me you won't see a cent of that money!"
--When Angel Eyes (Lee Van Cleef) at gunpoint tries to force both Tuco and Blondie to dig up the treasure at the cemetery. But Blondie knows that Tuco isn't digging in the right spot and won't lift a finger!
"You see in this world there are two kinds of people; those with loaded guns, and those who dig. -You dig!
--When Blondie at gunpoint forces Tuco to dig up the treasure in the cemetery

Nice movie, huh?!

Hope you enjoy the track and watch the movie at least once!"

AQUARIUS from the YMF262 EP by Diode Milliampere, Live in Adlib Tracker II

Published on Feb 3, 2014 Diode Milliampere·88 videos

"Now out on 3.5" floppy at http://diodemilliampere.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/diodema
https://www.facebook.com/DiodeMilliampere
Created in ADLIB TRACKER II"

This one in via Atomic Shadow. Check out the text in the tracker as it plays.

ADL-2300 Synthesizer - ARP Synth by A. Dolente

via Dan Leuca on Facebook

"3 Arp 2600 VCOs, one post law suite filter, one Oddysey white face filter, one latest Oddysey filter, 2 EGs, 2 VCAs, white/pink noise, S&H, RM, LFO, 2 Voltage Processors, 3 multiples, CV controlled spring reverb, 4 input mixer... Built with NOS components... I have the prototype, there are two more panels available... We will build these on order, deposit £1500 and then another £1250 when is ready for shipping!"

Update: More clarity on the specs:

ADL2300 MODULAR SYNTHESIZER SPECIFICATIONS:
3x ARP 4027 vco module cores (from the ARP 2600) (switchable from audio to low frequencies)
2x ARP 4020 ADSR module cores (from the ARP 2600)
2x ARP 4019 VCA module cores (from the ARP 2600)
1x 4012 VCF module core (from the ARP 2600)
1x 4023 VCF module core (from the ARP Odyssey MKI)
1x 4075 VCF module core (from the ARP Odyseey MKIII)
1 x LFO (tri, saw, 2x square) with internal / external frequency control.
1x ring modulator
2 x voltage processors
1x random sample & hold (internal/ external clock & source)
8 x multiple sockets
1x spring reverb, with voltage controlled level.
1 x 4 dual input mixer (total 8 inputs) with dual output
100 x 3.5mm patch sockets, 49 sliders.

CLICK FOR MORE »

RC CIRCUIT BENT ' TRANSCENDENCE DRONE MACHINE '

RC CIRCUIT BENT ' TRANSCENDENCE DRONE MACHINE ' SOUND GENERATOR CASE SYNTHESISER

Published on Feb 4, 2014 djwidow420·278 videos

"BESPOKE ONE-OFF SYNTHESISER FROM RESONANCE CIRCUITS.

FOR SALE VIA EBAY

FOLLOW ON TWITTER @ RCircuits"

Resonance Circuits on eBay

Adding MIDI to Littlebits - MIDI notes + CC control

Published on Feb 1, 2014 Toby Cole·26 videos

"Controlling the LittleBits synth kit with an Arduino Leonardo as a USB MIDI interface. MIDI note messages control the pitch, MIDI CC messages control the filter cutoff.

For build instructions, check out the instructable - http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-M..."

via @tubfun

Ototo: Make Music from Anything on Kickstarter

You might remember the Ototo from this post back in October. It is now on Kickstarter seeking funding.  Click through for full details including additional pics and the different kit options.  You can find their official site here: http://dentakulondon.com/ototo/.

"Ototo is an all-in-one musical invention kit which allows you to make an instrument any way you want.

It’s a small synthesiser which allows you to build instruments using conductive materials and simple electronic sensors. You can make sounds straight out of the box by touching the keys to trigger notes. By connecting conductive materials or objects to the keys on Ototo you can make them react to touch; turning anything you can imagine into an instrument.

How it works

All sounds are made up of three parts: loudness, pitch and the texture of the sound (timbre). Using Ototo you can control all three of these and create an expressive musical instrument or installation. The keys on the Ototo are arranged like one octave of a musical keyboard. When you connect an object to a key using crocodile clips, you can trigger that note on your object.

There are four sensor inputs which control the different elements of the sound, one each for pitch and loudness and two that control the texture of the sound. You can select from different styles of inbuilt synthesiser sounds using the buttons or connect up to a computer to control sounds via USB MIDI.

Ototo will work with any conductive material, so that's metal, organic materials, water and anything else that can hold an electrical current. Each material reacts slightly differently with Ototo, so it's good to try out them all!

New Music Setup Jam (Eurorack, Tinysizer, Vermona DRM-1, MPC 1000, iPad AudioShare, etc.)

Published on Feb 4, 2014 The Tuesday Night Machines

"I decided to change my music setup, to focus more on modular synths. Here's a first little jam. Subscribe to stay tuned: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c...

Questions or comments? Go ahead and post them below! :) Thanks for watching!

MORE INFO:

Gear used in this video:
- Eurorack Modular Synthesizer (with Koma Kommander, Sound of Shadows, Plague Bearer, Ataraxic Translatron, Intellijel uVCF, etc. see: http://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/vi...)
- Anyware Tinysizer (modular synth)
- Roland JV-1010 (ROMpler)
- Vermona DRM-1 mkIII (drum synth)
- Copilot FX Antenna, Digitech Bad Monkey & Harley Benton EQ (FX pedals on Clap and Snare drums)
- Akai MPC 1000 (sequencer)
- Behringer U-Control UCA 202 (iPad USB audio interface)
- AudioShare iPad App (recording)

Filmed with a Canon EOS 550D (Rebel t2i).


____LINKS:____

SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL:
http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c...

GET MY ELECTRONIC MUSIC AT BANDCAMP:
http://nightmachines.bandcamp.com

FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER:
http://twitter.com/Flixxx

MY OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNEL:
http://www.youtube.com/flx04part2"

Roland Jupiter-8 in the Desert

via Suit & Tie Guy on Facebook

"You find the craziest things in the New Mexican countryside."

Nucleus Pulposus

via Theirry on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"100% Alesis Fusion 8 HD ===> 100% improvised ethereal music ....."

Testing Structsynth for Reaktor 5

Published on Feb 4, 2014 Sergio Rodriguez·2 videos

"Sergio Rodríguez playing Structsynth v. 1_0 ensemble from Reaktor 5 Native Instruments. Comin soon in Reaktor user library.

Structsynth v. 1_0 by Sergio Rodríguez

Snapshot by Sergio Rodríguez

http://facebook.com/structweird
http://structweird.bandcamp.com
http://structweird.wordpress.com
http://soundcloud.com/structweird"

via Sergio on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Buchla Compatible Programmable Complex Waveform Generator Model 259

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"Buchla compatible Programmable Complex Waveform Generator Model 259 clone works as it should, panel is aluminum/metalfoto, potentiometers are plastic Bourns ships from USA/MD"

Function Groove

Published on Feb 4, 2014 cane creek·87 videos

"95 second Groove"

Korg EX8000 Synth with MEX8000 Memory Expander SN 004184

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

CLICK FOR MORE »

WALDORF Q Rack Synthesizer Sequencer Blue Edition

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

CLICK FOR MORE »

Jen SX1000 modified analogue monophonic synthesiser

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"Not your standard weedy SX1000! This has a most desirable Sub Oscillator circuit added, totally ups the synths sonic capabilities
great squelchy bass, juicy leads, the sub osc also imparts "that 70's searing/tearing, slightly overload oscillator sound found in the MicroMoog (which I also own) condition is a new as you'll find, all knob caps present,no broken bits, one owner unit! comes with chrome plug in music stand and a printed (very short) owners manual. Totally timewarped!! (2 ADSR's.LFO,cutoff/resonance.white/pink noise source-shared with the Sub oscillator, glide pulse width modulation,square,sawtooth waveforms, 37 note)"

CLICK FOR MORE »

Novation BassStation Rack

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

Vintage MOOG Opus 3

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

CLICK FOR MORE »

1984 Roland Synthesizer German Ad

via synthmuseum.de

Synth Modelling with Caustic 3 -- Electric Strings

Published on Feb 1, 2014 EIPStudiosOhio·24 videos

"Here's a brief introduction to modelling electric stringed instruments using Caustic 3 from SingleCellSoftware, the results can be amazing for your tracks."

iTunes: Caustic - Rejean Poirier

Korg Poly 800 mkII with circuitbenders.co.uk Polybeast mods

Published on Feb 3, 2014 circuitbenders.co.uk·9 videos

"Quick demo of editing sounds on a modified Korg Poly 800 mkII. Mods include:

Rotary knob to replace UP/DOWN increment buttons.
Filter cutoff knob
Filter resonance knob
12dB/24dB filter switch
VCF CV input
External audio input
External audio level knob
External audio input signal path switch
VCF FM amount knob
VCF FM source knob
Delay time knob
Delay feedback knob

More details can be found at:
http://www.circuitbenders.co.uk/synthmod/POLYEX.html
http://www.circuitbenders.co.uk/synthmod/POLYII.html"

Make Noise modular synced to Ableton Live Metronome

Published on Feb 4, 2014 MAKEN0ISE·33 videos

"Using the Make Noise MATHS to sync the modular system to Ableton Live's click track."

Expert Sleepers ESX-8MD Multiple MIDI outs demo

Published on Feb 4, 2014 Expert Sleepers·107 videos

"A demo of the Expert Sleepers ESX-8MD module driving seven MIDI synths, all with sample accuracy.

Four Arturia MicroBrutes and a Korg Volca Bass are running their internal sequencers, synced to MIDI clock. An Akai AX-80 and a DSI Prophet '08 are both receiving polyphonic pad parts.

http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/esx8..."

OP-1 as a basic 4-Track in Stereo Demo

Published on Feb 4, 2014 djthomaswhite·91 videos

"In this video I get brave and play the ukelele and sing, both of which I am terrible at. However, the point is that I sat in a quiet room, used the internal microphone and layered multiple takes into the OP-1. The only other elements included include one Cluster synthesizer sound, some Nitro processed drums and Spring reverb on the main mix in the OP. The channels are panned to give a stereo field. Very basic, but useful to show how you can use the OP-1 in a style completely different from my other previous tutorials and examples."

OP-1 "In Stereo" 3 minute Demo Song

Published on Feb 4, 2014 djthomaswhite·91 videos

"I wanted to show that the OP-1 is not strictly mono when it comes to audio. True, each tape track is mono, but each tape track can also be planned in the main mix out. This example uses four internal synthesizer engines to varying degree and each on is on a separate track and panned in the mix. It's a short tune, with no beats, and not very exciting, but soon I will make longer ones with more depth."

Living on Inis Meain ( System-100M Drone )

Published on Feb 4, 2014 Ana log Resis tance·21 videos

"This drone is made with a System-100m and some Doepfer utility modules. Sequencer is a Oberkorn mk3. Delay and reverb are from the mighty RE-201 Space Echo.

The video footage is from the Island Inis Meain which is the smallest of the Aran Islands, IRL. Big respect to the people who live there !!"

Novation Celebrates Its History with Free 800MB Sample Pack & Synth Contest

Novation // Innovation Since 1992 Uploaded on Jan 30, 2014 NovationTV·181 videos

Interesting insight with EDP Wasp creator Chris Huggertt. At 2:25 he states the original BassStation used the VCA & filter of the Wasp, "the analog synth part of the Wasp."

Details on the Contest and Sample Pack (Press Release):

"Novation Releases a Heritage Celebration Short Film, FREE 800MB Sample Pack, and All-Star Judged Competition to WIN its Powerful Synth Line

Novation is celebrating its heritage with a short film that explores Novation past, present, and future, along with a completely free sample pack comprising over 800MB of loops, single hits, multi sampled patches, and drum kits from its unforgettable and modern classic synths.

In addition, Novation are offering three people the chance to win their choice of Bass Station II, UltraNova, or MiniNova - their award winning current lineup of synthesisers - in a make-a-track competition with an all-star judging panel including Paul Hartnoll (Orbital), Liam Howe (Lana Del Rey, Sneaker Pimps), Eats Everything, and Timo Maas in a competition running from the 4th of February to the 4th of March 2014.

Novation co-founder Ian Jannoway, legendary synth designer Chris Huggett, Gus Unger-Hamilton of Alt-J, Sneaker Pimps and Lana Del Ray producer Liam Howe, and product manager Matt Derbyshire all feature in a very special short film that charts the rise of Novation from humble beginnings to a company whose musical innovations support a user base that includes - amongst many others - Orbital, M4SONIC, Rudimental, T.E.E.D, Lunice, Alt-J, Teddy Riley, and Jimmy Mac - keyboardist for international sensation Lorde.

Supernova II, K Station, Bass Station, Drum Station, Bass Station II and Ultranova are all represented in the heritage sample pack, and Novation are launching a month long competition with an all-star judging panel including Paul Hartnoll (Orbital), Liam Howe (Lana Del Ray, Sneaker Pimps), Eats Everything, and Timo Maas to create a track using the pack - with three winners each winning their choice of either Ultranova, Mininova, or Bass Station II. The competition runs from 4th of February 2014 to 4th of March 2014.

To watch the short film, download the heritage sample pack, and enter the competition, go to www.novationmusic.com/heritage.

Good luck!"

GinnungagapVoices with Halls of Valhalla Reverb for Tiptop Z-DSP

"Another demo of the upcoming Halls of Valhalla reverb cartridge for the Tiptop Audio Z-DSP.

The first part of the recording is the Arturia Microbrute, dry, playing a simple sequence. The second part is the same sequence, but with the Mix on the Z-DSP set to 100% wet. The Halls of Valhalla is set to the Ginnungagap algorithm, with decay set fairly low, and tone and chorus set almost the whole way up."

NAMM 2014 Pics by PYRAPHONIC

You'll find the full set and notes on each at PYRAPHONIC here.

Pictured here:
Harvestman
Noise Engineering
STG EMS Oscillators

do re minor

Published on Feb 3, 2014 Ebotronix·941 videos

4ms Peg, QCD / Expander, RCD, VCA Matrix
Analogue Systems RS100²,RS110²²,RS 170,RS360²,RS500e²
Arp Odyssey 2821 white noise
Bananalogue VCS
Cyndustries Zero Oscillator
Doepfer R2m, A118, A134²², A143-2,A148,
A 149-1, A151²²,A160/161, A175²²,A185-2, A 138c
Flame Chord Machine²,Talking Synth Module²
Grendel Formant Filter²
flight of harmony choices
Make Noise PP, Maths²,Moddemix²²,Optomix,QMMG,René, Woglebug²
Malekko Anti Oscillator²² Uncle³,Jag
Moog Freqbox²²,MP201
Oberheim Sem
Sherman Filterbank 2
Simmons Clap Trap
SSL Modulation Orgy
Tip Top Audio Z8000 manual voltage source
Toppobrillo Quantimator,Sportmodulator,TWF²
Logic masterclock to Kenton Pro 2000² , QCD,Peg, RCD
FX :Boss VF1,Lexicon MX 400,PCM 80, Line6 echopro,TC M one XL
mackie the mixer³
kick by RS110 Maths QMMG