Quiet jungle sequence (Doepfer analog modular system)

Published on Mar 25, 2014 GruithuisenCityMan·500 videos

"Quiet jungle sequence (Doepfer analog modular system)

Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie and this music. The music has been made using a Doepfer analog modular system.
Enjoy !"

RADIKAL TECHNOLOGIES SPECTRALIS SN 140004

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Vintage Roland SH-2 Analog Synthesizer

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"Dual voltage controlled oscillators + 1 sub osc, monophonic... you can get some really rich, deep bass out of this little thing. It's super simple to use and really well laid out (back when a given function still had its own knob/slider), and highly portable as well. These are very hard to find and for good reason..."

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Arp Omni test

Published on Mar 25, 2014 Chris Montanaro·12 videos

"I've been working on this Omni for a while and am finally ready do some burn in after replacing all of the capacitors. I still need to replace the key bushings and clean a few faders but I'm happy to hear it make noise again. Sorry, this was recorded with my phone."

Arp omni noise maker

Published on Mar 25, 2014

"The Arp Omni synthesizer can make some interesting sounds."

Great filter.

Arp Omni strings short sample

littleBits Synth Kit Contest: SquidFits - FM Bass

Published on Mar 25, 2014 Patrick McMaster·4 videos

"This is the first in my series of videos going through some of the over 30 sounds used to create "SquidFits", my entry in the littleBits Synth Kit Contest. We're going to look at the FM Bass sound I used at the beginning of the song.

For more information, or to leave a comment or like, check out my project page:

http://littlebits.cc/projects/squidfits"

littleBits synth kits on eBay

Site Maintenance: Blogger Follower Widget Removed Due to Not Being Able to Edit Site Template

Hi everyone. I had to remove the Follower widget towards the bottom right of the site. Apparently it was preventing me from editing the site's template in the HMTL editor I do daily in order to update the Featured Listings, For Sale and Music links above. I was going to add the widget back in but it appears it is no longer supported and has been replaced by a new Google+ Follower widget which would require me to change the site account to a Google+ account which I do not want to do at this point in time. I just wanted to let you all know why the widget is gone and if any of you are having a similar problem editing your template on Blogger, you now know why. Be sure to note how many followers you have before you remove the widget as you won't be able to get it back. I believe I was at 1021 blogger users. Not happy at the moment.

Update: BTW, people wonder why I continue to stick with Blogger. One reason: should something happen to me, the site will remain as it's hosted on Blogger's servers. The one thing that would need to happen though, is eventually the site would have to be set back to matrixsynth.blogspot.com so the site doesn't disappear if matrixsynth.com expires long after I'm gone. If you don't think it can happen, some great synths sites are no more including some linked here only within the last eight+ years. Drummachine.com, Analog Playground (formerly at http://www.keyboardmuseum.org), and most recently Korganalogue.net appear to be gone.  I had a list of sites I did track on the old MATRIXSYNTH site.   Might be worth a look to see who's left.  There's a MORE section after Yamaha in the MFG section, and a link to 404s at the very bottom where I put sites that died at the time.  That site went into hibernation after this version launched in 2005.

Latest OP-1 OS Update Demo Video

Published on Mar 25, 2014 Jacques Mongrel·45 videos

"Playing around with Sketch sequencer and DSynth engine from new OP-1 OS update. Thanks for watching."

Cwejman QMMF-4 exploration

Published on Mar 25, 2014 bigcitymusic·317 videos

"Patch 1 (00:00 & 01:21): The Expert Sleepers ES-3 module is driving the pitch of two Cwejman D-LFO oscillators, Cwejman VCO-6, and Mutable Instruments Braids to create 4 voice chords. Each oscillator is fed into a separate channel of the Cwejman QMMF-4.

Patch 2 (00:42 & 02:01) The Cwejman RG-6, clocked by its internal clock is 'pinging' the Cwejman CTG-VC's Decay CV (while in A-D looping mode) with random attenuated probability spreads and saws to adjust the decay repeat frequency which is modulating the Level CV of each of the 4 voices running through the Cwejman QMMF-4."

SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS PRO-ONE SN 0061

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Waldorf Microwave 1 Synthesizer OS v1. Rack Mount SN 900602

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time tunnel

Published on Mar 25, 2014 Ebotronix·975 videos

QPLFO , tuned by QCD to 4x Freqbox
4ms Peg, QCD² / Expander², QPLFO, RCD
Analogue Systems RS100²,RS110²²,RS 170,RS 360²
Arp Odyssey 2821 white noise
Cyndustries Zero Oscillator
Doepfer A117,A118, A134²², A143-1/2,A148,A149-1
A151²²,A156²,A160/161², A175²²,A185-2, A 138a²²b²²c²²²
Flame Chord Machine²
foh choices
Grendel Formant Filter²
Make Noise Brains,PP, Maths²,modDemix²²,
Optomix,QMMG,René, Wogglebug²
Malekko Jag,Noisering
Moog Freqbox ²²,Bass Murf, MP201panning
Oberheim Sem (noise filter)
SSL Modulation Orgy
Tip Top Audio Z8000 manual voltage source
Toppobrillo,Sportmodulator,TWF²
Logic masterclock to Kenton Pro 2000²
FX :Boss VF1,Lexicon MX 400,PCM 80,TC M One XL
mackie the mixer³

Arturia Minibrute 100% sounds + roland tr909

Published on Mar 25, 2014

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Arturia Minibrute weird sounds + doepfer Maq 16/3

Roland TB-3 Article in Forbes Featuring Ladyada (x0xb0x), Klaus Suessmuth (acidlab), & Mr. Lee (TT-303)

Jasper Hamill wrote in to let us know he published an article on the new TB-3 for Forbes online here. The article features comments from  x0xb0x's Ladyada, acidlab's Klaus Suessmuth, and the first interview ever with Cyclone Analogic's Mr Lee.  Roland believes they captured the essence of the TB-303.  From Brandon Ryan, AIRA group strategy manager for Roland Corporation, in the article:

“'We deeply analyzed what makes a 303 a 303,' Ryan told me. 'We consulted with the original engineers, studied original schematics and constantly compared the TB-3 to our own original TB-303 units. And we think we’ve improved upon the original in some ways. Even with its modern touches, it’s just got that 303 thing – and that’s really what matters at the end of the day.'"

Interface aside, there is one other thing to consider in addition to the raw sound of the TB-303.  There's also the behavior and character of the 303 driven by it's sequencer.  One characteristic that made the 303 shine in my opinion was the accent and glide or slide.  The 303 is capable of an almost rubber band like action when it comes to the glide between notes. You can hear it come in at :57 in this video. I have yet to hear it on the TB-3 or confirmation that it can cover it.  Informally I have heard that it can't, but I haven't given up hope.  Not sure how the other clones compare.  No other synth I'm aware of can do it quite like the 303.  If you have an opinion feel free to comment.

It's worth noting the TB-3 is not the first 303 inspired synth from Roland.  Prior to the TB-3, Roland also came out with the MC-303 and the MC-09 PhraseLab which many consider a great little box at reproducing the TB-303 sound.  Not sure how it did with that slide though.

You'll find the full article by Jasper Hamill on Forbes here.

TB303 photo credit from Forbes article via Wikipedia.

acidlab Coming Out with $150 Mini TB-303

via this article on Forbes (coming up in a separate post above).

"Suessmouth is so sure that musicians still want the sound of analog that he’s planning to release a teeny-tiny portable acid instrument, which will cost just $150 and offer the same much-loved sound of the 303."

Also see the mini x0x-heart mini 303 x0xb0x from Open Music Labs posted here with video.

A Little Summer Of Love | A Guy Called Gerald on 303 HR | They Call It Acid

Published on Jun 18, 2012 alittlesummeroflove·2 videos

"A visual art exhibition celebrating the early years of acid house kicks off with a very special event on Saturday 30 June which is also the launch party for a superb compilation of classic British house on Strut Records.*

The event presents the graphic art of DAVE LITTLE; the photography of DAVE SWINDELLS and a private preview of GORDON MASON's acclaimed documentary film 'They Call It Acid'.

The launch party will also feature a live performance of the first British acid house tune, 'Voodoo Ray' by A GUY CALLED GERALD feat. DIANE CHARLEMAGNE**, as well as DJs NOEL WATSON (Delirium), KID BATCHELOR (Bang The Party, Confusion), RICHARD SEN (Strut Records), and other pioneering house DJs alongside current acid house renegades PARIS' ACID BALL (Hannah Holland and Dan Beaumont of Bastard Batty Bass, Disco Bloodbath, Trailer Trash and many more messy parties).

It will be held in Westbourne Studios, an ideal location to exhibit artwork and project it onto triple-height walls and screens, with a 64-seater cinema room, an intimate bar-come-dancefloor and a huge central area which is by turns a performance space, an exhibition area and a chill-out zone to kick back and watch the visuals...

A Little Summer of Love will be free before 9pm, £8 after (incl £3 donation to music charities)


* 'Richard Sen presents This Ain't Chicago, the underground sound of UK house and acid 1987-1991', will be released by Strut Records on June 25.
The CD will have its launch party at A Little Summer of Love. The sleeve notes and photography are by Dave Swindells.

** A Guy Called Gerald's seminal track, 'Voodoo Ray', is to be re-released with fresh remixes by A Guy Called Gerald and Francois K on July 2.

http://www.alittlesummeroflove.com/"

SKL | Flow "it"

"Looking for that moment! SKL.
rev II, withTR-8 and TB3. Also appearing is Electron Analog Four! Recorded in Abelton Live 9.1, of couse! (pict: marco)"

via Eskild Trulsen on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

And one more below.


"First tryout wiht the Aira Tr-8 and the TB-3. My Analog Four is helping out!
Live recording!"

E-Mu Systems Morpheus Z-Plane Synthesizer - A Guided Tour - VHS

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"running time : approximately 35 minutes

Come along as the Morphmeister himself, Gerry Basserman, takes you on a guided tour of E-Mu's revolutionary Morpheus Z-Plane Synthesizer. Learn about what makes Morphus special and how to get the most out of your Morpheus."

I don't think I knew this even existed.  I'm not finding it on YouTube. If anyone pics this up or has it and pops it up somewhere, let us know.

Analogue Solutions Eurokorn Eurorack Sequencer

Native Instruments Molekular making up weird melodies

Native Instruments Molekular making up weird melodies from thijs de vlieger on Vimeo.

"Native Instruments released Molekular today. It's a great sounding flexible multi effects unit running within Reaktor. Here's a video of a preset i just made making weird melodies from a vocal (an outtake from My World ft Giovanca). Molekular in trails mode, with a step sequencer set to 9 steps in pendulum mode modulating the pitch."

Details on Molekular posted earlier here.

Roland TR-8 Processed Through VT-3 Voice Transformer

Published on Mar 25, 2014 zibbybone·139 videos

"Instead of running a voice through the Voice Transformer, here's what a "transformed" drum beat sounds like. Some of the effects might be useful. Sorry about the hiss. I didn't hear it through my monitors, so it must be on the camera's input."

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Zenotron - Mystery Circuits modified Bleep Labs Nebulophone

Published on Mar 25, 2014 mysterycircuits·27 videos

"Zenotron - Built for my friend Zeno in 2014. Case was built from an old modem, the "monitor" is a filmstrip viewer cut in half. Keys come from some toy piano with each key activating a tactile switch. Micro joystick (Parallax brand) controls arpeggio rate and waveform. Sound from Nebulophone clocks a 4017 based sequencer to blink the 88 LEDs mounted in a pipette box. 1/4" output, 9VDC external power supply. www.mysterycircuits.com"

iPad Music App Korg Gadget Phoenix

Published on Mar 25, 2014 Synth Universe·189 videos

OB-Sx / OB-8 style synth. Still hoping KORG will allow full screen landscape mode for the synths in Gadget.

"Phoenix is the 7th instrument in Korg Gadget. A quick play around with the sounds.
Go here for review & info: http://synthuniverse.com/korg-gadget/"

iTunes: KORG Gadget - KORG INC.

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Roland aira Tb3 And Mc808

Published on Mar 25, 2014 bananepoep·76 videos

"just got it in tonight my lovely tb3 and thought i'd do a little jam together with the mc808 enjoy"

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Depeche Mode - Shouldn't Have Done That (NerWraK) Elektron Analog Four Roland Aria TR-8

Published on Mar 25, 2014 Calle Nilsson·42 videos

"An instrumental version of Depeche Mode - Shouldn't Have Done That using Elektron Analog Four and Roland Aira TR-8."

Studio electronics CODE 8 / A kind of morphing ...

Published on Mar 25, 2014 SynthAddicted·6 videos

"A short demo of morphing with my CODE 8 slaved by my editor. Once 2 patchs selected from factory bank B, I am using the mod wheel to mix the 2 patchs. I can do a lot more, but this will demonstrate in another video."

SOMETHING TO DO # D.MODE TRIBUTE

Published on Mar 25, 2014 kraftzug66·87 videos

"solo electribe emx #Depeche Mode cover # my personal version"

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Hotwiring the Korg MS-20 mini

Published on Mar 25, 2014 Korg·443 videos

"Korg USA's Rich Formidoni experiments with the MS-20 mini analog synthesizer, and shows you how to start it up with no keys.

Here are the patch connections:

Pink noise - ESP Signal In
ESP Band Pass Filter Out - Ext. Signal In
Mod. generator saw/tri out - VCA In
VCA out - Total in
VCA Control Input - Button
VCO 1+2 CV in - Mod wheel
Trig. In and Trig. Out are the hot wires

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Bastl Instruments Musikmesse Promo Card

via Palm Sounds

"This was the material that Bastl Instruments had at Musikmesse 2014. Nice stuff and with lots of information on each module."

still

Published on Mar 25, 2014 khole o·6 videos

Raccoon
DSI Tempest, Mono Evolver
Cyclone Analogic TT-303, Moog Minitaur
Eventide Pitchfactor, Timefactor, SPACE

via Ivan Sibirtsev on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

MS20-Analogue Sketch 1

"Korg MS20 layered 6 times in Logic X with analogue drums."

via Paul Lawler on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

The Hunted - a brief experiment

"An experiment with multiplying midi for MS-20 to realise a pad."

via Tim Mantle on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

O.S.T. Show - London Resonance FM Podcast on the Work of Louis & Bebe Barron

"Originally broadcast on April 27, 2013, the London Resonance FM O.S.T. show with host Jonny Trunk is a fascinating discussion on the Barron's pioneering work in electronic music. This show is now available on SoundCloud. Featured guests on this program include myself and Peter McKerrow. This is a lively, entertaining, and informative discussion on the Barron's music, especially on the score for the film Forbidden Planet."

via Barry Schrader who has an interview on UNDAE Radio from Madrid. Embeds don't work for them, so click through below. Barry also received the 2014 Lifetime Achievement award from SEAMUS.  Details below.

"From UNDAE Radio in Madrid comes this two-part broadcast on my music and compositional philosophy. Presented in Spanish and English, these programs are hosted by Antony Maubert, Hertz Volta, and Antonio Sánchez, and are a production of Campo de Interferencias, broadcast on Radio Circulo de Bellas Artes. Recorded live in the radio studio in Madrid, Part 1 was originally broadcast on March 10, 2014, and part 2 on March 17. Included in the broadcasts are several of my works. The podcasts for these shows can also be found here, as UNDÆ! Radio nº 46 and UNDÆ! Radio nº 47."

"I am very pleased to announce that I have been selected to receive the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award from SEAMUS, The Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States. This award will be presented at the 2014 SEAMUS National Conference at Wesleyan University on Saturday, March 29. On the same evening, at the 8:00 concert in Crowell Hall, the final movement of The Barnum Museum (The Chamber of False Things) will be presented.

Speaking of The Barnum Museum, the CD has received several very positive reviews. Some of the more notable reviews available online can be found at Chain D.L.K., The Computer Music Journal, and Bop-N-Jazz."

Synthesis - EMS Synthi 100 - Köhn

Video of the EMS Synth 100 performance has been added to this post.

Bob Moog Foundation Continues to Expand Education Initiative

"Asheville, NC - March 2014... In less than three short years, the Bob Moog Foundation's hallmark educational initiative, Dr. Bob's Sound School, has become a powerful learning tool for teachers across multiple school districts, and continues to grow at an unprecedented rate.

First launched as a pilot program in Asheville City School District in 2011, Dr. Bob's Sound School (DBSS) is a 10-week experiential curriculum that educates second grade students in the science of sound through the magic of music. Using acoustic and electronic instruments, oscilloscopes, and custom educational materials developed by the Bob Moog Foundation educational team, students gain a new understanding of vibrations, waveforms, sound propagation, pitch, loudness, and other properties of sound.

The initial first-year pilot brought the program to eight classrooms, with several dozen students being treated to what proved to be a truly unique learning experience. The following year, the addition of Buncombe County School District grew the program to 32 classrooms. Since then, the program has expanded into neighboring Madison County, growing to serve more than 1000 students in 55 classrooms across the metropolitan area.

As the Bob Moog Foundation's Executive Director, Michelle Moog-Koussa, explains, the growth is part of a long-term plan to bring the program to educators everywhere. "We've seen the dramatic effects of enlightening students about the science of sound early in their education, and we know the impact that exposure to music has on young people," she observes. 'Ultimately, our goal is to see Dr. Bob's Sound School in 500 classrooms across several states in the next three to five years, and eventually take it nation-wide.'

As the word has spread about the Bob Moog Foundation's work, support has continued to grow. Recently the BMF announced a strategic partnership with leading EDM concert promoters Disco Donnie Presents, with DDP sponsoring a one-day Dr. Bob's Workshop for more than 300 fourth grade students in the Houston area, and opening a new BMF donation portal on their ticketing website.

"The Bob Moog Foundation shares our values and belief in the importance of education and creativity in the teaching of music, math, and science," remarked Donnie Estopinal, CEO of Disco Donnie Presents. "We are proud to support such a wonderful organization, and excited for the potential behind this collaboration."

"There are few things in life as gratifying as seeing the looks on these kids' faces - the way their eyes light up in those 'ah-ha' moments is the single best reward anyone could ever receive," concludes Michelle Moog-Koussa. 'The embrace of Dr. Bob's Sound School by administrators, teachers, and students alike has exceeded our most optimistic expectations. We're so grateful for the support we've received, and we're truly excited for what lies ahead for the efforts of the Bob Moog Foundation.'"

About the Bob Moog Foundation

"The Bob Moog Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Asheville, North Carolina. Our mission is to ignite creativity through the intersection of music, science and innovation. The Bob Moog Foundation was founded to honor the legacy of Bob Moog by inspiring people of all ages through the genius of Bob's legendary work in providing innovative musical instruments to musicians, giving them a new voice for creativity. The Foundation provides much-needed innovative and effective educational opportunities to today's youth - tomorrow's generation of creative thinkers and problem solvers.
The Bob Moog Foundation is not affiliated with Moog Music."

MacBeth Elements Synthesizer VIDEO4 (A)

Published on Mar 25, 2014 macbethsynthesizers·109 videos

"Here's a short burst of arpeggiated sound coming from the MacBeth Elements synthesizer.....for me, it's a familiar sound from some of my favourite Brit records from the seventies! It's a short burst- and the demo is called VIDEO4 (A) as my darned cam battery ran out out of charge! I'll do 4 (B) shortly....but this gives you another taste of things coming!"

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Wusik 4000 Release Candidate

Published on Mar 25, 2014 Wusik Dot Com·15 videos

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"Wusik 4000 RC new modules: Beat Sequencer, SFZ and WusikSND Support, Moog Filter Based (M24) plus more !"

via William Wusik on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Wusik 4000 Release Candidate (video 2)

Make Noise Teleplexer Overview Video

Published on Mar 25, 2014 MAKEN0ISE·39 videos

"The Teleplexer is a telegraph style multiplexer (signal router) that applies the fast, physically immediate techniques of telegraphy to playing the modular synthesizer. The user patches any number of control sources leaving the destination end of patch cables un-connected. Destinations are patched to the outputs of the Teleplexer. Touching the tip of any patch cable carrying a source signal to the surface of the Teleplexer creates a momentary connection. The user determines the destination(s) and polarity of signal by touching the patch cable to any one of the 14 metal plates.

As the building blocks of synthesis are a by-product of communications technologies, why not look to telegraphy for inspiration? The speed and agility telegraph operators displayed relaying life-altering messages across the world was staggering toward some form of future musical genius.

- use as many sources as desired
- possible sources include LFO, Envelope, Sequence, Clock, Gate, Audio Signals and more
- add & subtract voltages by using several sources at multiple plates
- Auxiliary inputs allow for continuous signal source to be added to destination
- up to 3 independent destination outputs
- output signal channel, level and polarity indicated by LEDs
- outputs capable of driving multiple destinations without loading effects (no buffered mult needed)

http://www.makenoisemusic.com/teleple..."

The Cure - A Forest (second version, cover) on Korg Volca + Arturia Microbrute

Published on Mar 25, 2014 PanzerLyu·16 videos

"My second version of the classic Cure song.
I was not satisfied of my first run uploaded some weeks ago....so,
this time some changes on Volca Keys patterns, different bass sound whit FX., different ending.
And finally sound from the mixer.

Main Melody : Korg Volca Keys
Bass line : Arturia Microbrute , through Digitech BP 50 digital FX.
Added flanger and a little reverb
Drums : Korg Volca Beats

no overdubbing, no DAW.
what you hear is what I play."

Cobalt Blue | Insert Coin

Cobalt Blue from Pgd Idmuser on Vimeo.

Insert Coin from Pgd Idmuser on Vimeo.

Elektrons on eBay

Slippy with System-A

via Control on Facebook

"Candid photo of Slippy, one of our regulars posing with System-A"

Unicorn on an SEM

via Tom J Carpenter on Facebook

Doepfer A-107 Multitype Morphing Filter

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"Module A-107 is a completely new voltage controlled filter that has available 36 filter types: different versions of low pass, high pass, band pass, notch, all pass and filters with new response curves that have no name up to now. The frequency response curves of the 36 filters available in the A-107 are shown in the graphics at the end of this page. The filters are organized in two groups of 18 filters each. The transition between different filter types within one group can be soft (morphing) or hard (switching).
The filter was inspired by the ERWIK Musikelektronik Multimode Filter, which is based on the filter used in the Oberheim Matrix 12 resp. Xpander (thanks to Jesper Erwik Johansson for his assistance and permission to use his idea in our A-107 module). The possibilities of the A-107 go far beyond these filter designs as a lot of new filter types are available and the transition between filters can be soft (morphing) or hard (switching) and the filters can be arranged in 64 different voltage controlled filter chains.

The transistion between the different filter types is controlled by two parameters:

Filter Step (marked Step at the front panel)

Morphing Time (marked Morph at the front panel)

For both parameters manual control, one CV input with attenuator and one CV input without attenuator are available.

The 36 filter types can be arranged in filter chains (resp. filter sequencer or filter orders) so that this sequence of filters is passed through while the control voltage changes from 0...+5V. Each chain consists of 32 steps. 64 filter chains can be programmed by the user and stored in the non-volatile memory of the module. The following controls are used to program the filter chains:

Step: button to address the desired step (1...32) within the filter chain in combination with the value encoder
Filter: button to select the filter number (1...36) that is assigned to the current step within the chain in combination with the value encoder
Chain: button to select one of the filter chains (1...64) in combination with the value encoder
Program: button to store the current filter chain in one of the non-volatile memories (1...64) in combination with the value encoder
Value: endless rotary encoder to change the parameter selected with the buttons
3 digit Display (the first digit indicates of the current value shows Step "S", Filter "F" or Chain "C", the second and third digit display the number)
Additionally a "clocked" mode is available. This means that the steps of the currently selected filter chain are selected one after another. Each positive transition of the Clock signal calls up the next filter of the chain (jack socket marked Step Clock). A positive trigger at the Step Reset input (jack socket marked Step Reset) resets to the first filter of the current filter chain. This allows e.g. to switch between the filters of the currently selected filter chain in sync with a sequencer.

Of course the standard VCF controls are available: manual filter frequency control, one CV input with attenuator and one CV input without attenuator.
In addition voltage controlled resonance with manual control, CV input with attenuator and CV control without attenuator are available. For the filters of the first group (1...18) self-oscillation is possible, the filters of the second group (19...36) do not feature self-oscillation.

On top of it a final VCA is available (even with manual control, CV input with attenuator and CV input without attenuator).

The filter design is 100% analog (CEM filter chip). Only the morphing control and memory managing is carried out by a microcontroller.

Remark: Because of technical reasons the transition between the two filter groups (1...18, resp. 19...36) cannot be carried out soft as capacitors have to be switched. Soft transition (i.e. morphing) is possible only within the filter group (i..e. within the filters 1...18 or 19...36). Switching between filters causes a "click" if the filters are from different groups.

For more detailed information please look at the English user's manual A107_man.pdf"

1984 E-mu Emulator II Model 6028 SN 1338

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VINTAGE 1970's MOOG MICROMOOG MODEL 2090 SN 3870

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"This item is a vintage 1970's MicroMoog Analog Synthesizer Model 2090. It was made in the USA (Williamsville, NY) and it's serial number is 3870. It is a monophonic (only one note at a time) synthesizer, featuring 1 variable waveshape voltage-controlled oscillator. It has a -24dB per octave low-pass filter with envelope generator, a voltage-controlled amplifier, noise generator, sample and hold circuit, low-frequency oscillator, and modulation routing. It has a 32-key keyboard and was one of the first synthesizers to include a built-in ribbon controller, in this instance for pitch bending. The Micromoog has an audio input allowing external audio to be run through the filter and VCA. It also features the Moog Open System control inputs, a pre-MIDI control system which enabled the unit to be controlled by other Moog synthesizers."

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Introducing littleBits Wireless Modules

Published on Mar 25, 2014 littleBits TV·328 videos

Remote synths at 1:06.

littleBits synth kits on eBay

"Shop Now: http://littlebits.cc/packs/wireless

Feel like you need a little space? Gather up your favorite inputs and outputs, connect 'em to the wireless receiver and wireless transmitter and your world of possibilities opens waaay up -- up to one hundred feet! Never before have two little modules had such a huge impact on your inventions.

Remote controlled car? Monitor your room when you're not there? Secretly prank your friends? Yes, yes and yes! All of these are possible when you combine the right modules with this pack.

littleBits makes an open source library of electronic modules that snap together with magnets for prototyping learning and fun. Find out more at littleBits.cc

Music: "Night Owl" by Broke for Free --- http://bit.ly/1feTB9g"

New DSYNTH ENGINE + MASTER TUNE for Teenage Engineering OP-1

"The multi envelope DSynth is a heritage from the DBox drum synth, tweaked for melody making. If features an interface with dual oscillators, multi crossfadable synthesis methods, attack / decay / filter controls, and a nice waveform visualizer.

Master Tune is accessed by pressing the Shift + Tempo keys together."

New Sketch Sequencer posted here.

Update: video added.

Native Instruments Introduces Molekular - Modular Multi-Effects

Published on Mar 25, 2014 Native Instruments ·331 videos

"Native Instruments introduces MOLEKULAR – a modular multi-effects system

Berlin, March 25, 2014 – Native Instruments today released MOLEKULAR, a modular multi-effects system for the flagship synthesis studio REAKTOR 5 or the free REAKTOR 5 PLAYER. MOLEKULAR features 35 exclusive creative effects for advanced, creative sound manipulation. MOLEKULAR's modular design allows for an unprecedented level of routing freedom and its Morphing Field provides inspiring performance possibilities for producers. MOLEKULAR is available now at the NI Online Shop for $149 / 149 € / £129 / ¥ 14,800 and runs in REAKTOR 5 and in the free REAKTOR 5 PLAYER.

MOLEKULAR features slots for up to four effect modules and near-limitless routing options for unique effect arrangements. Modules include a pitch and resonator section for transforming percussive sounds into melodic arpeggios. Delay, stutter, and glitch modules allow users to create new rhythmic structures or turn any incoming signal into washed-out soundscapes. Eight modulation effects offer incredible sonic versatility for augmenting tone – from classic modulation effects like flanger and chorus to yet-unheard effects such as a purposefully broken pitch shifter to create unusual new textures. Six dynamic and distortion effects include a 16-stage wave folder and a DSP that tracks a signal's pitch to control a variable waveform oscillator. MOLEKULAR also comes with essential 'bread and butter' effects for additional sonic adjustments and finetuning.

MOLEKULAR features 16 modulation sources, which can be routed to any parameter within the effects system. Modulators include four customizable LFOs and four step sequencers for emphasizing any part of the meter with rhythms from simple eighth notes to odd metric subdivisions. What's more, MOLEKULAR includes analog modular-inspired trigger sequencers – each with a dedicated envelope and an envelope follower to set accents or add bursts of effects to any production. A logic module adds an irregular, organic feel to the structure of sound sources with any degree of precision or chaos. Frequency-based parameters can be quantized to custom scales and it's even possible to route one modulator into another producing unusual, constantly evolving modulation structures.

By using the Morphing Field, it is possible to drastically twist the results via the interactive display. Producers can assign a starting point, define four master mutations and easily morph between them in real time – a new and near-limitless approach to performing with effects. The morpher can also be controlled by any of the modulation sources. Though highly advanced technology works under the hood, MOLEKULAR is straightforward to use, and also comes with a multitude of presets of highly inventive effects ready to use as creative starting points.

MOLEKULAR is available now at the NI Online Shop for $149 / 149 € / £129 / ¥ 14,800 and runs in REAKTOR 5 and in the free REAKTOR 5
PLAYER.

A video showcasing MOLEKULAR is available at:
http://youtu.be/pqYVUxzH84M

Additional information on MOLEKULAR is available at:
www.native-instruments.com/molekular

A digital press kit including picture material is available at:
www.native-instruments.com/press.info

About Native Instruments:

Native Instruments is a leading manufacturer of software and hardware for computer-based music production and DJing. The company's mission is to develop innovative, fully integrated solutions for all professions, styles and genres. The resulting products regularly push technological boundaries and open up new creative horizons for professionals and amateurs alike."

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