ARP QUADRA "Pandoras Box"

Published on Sep 26, 2014 RetroSound

"(c) 2014 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

ARP QUADRA analog synthesizer from the year 1979

demo of all four synth sections (analog strings and phase shifter, poly-synth, bass-synth, lead-synth)

The Quadra is a four-section synthesizer consisting of a bass-synth (monophonic), poly-synth (full polyphonic), lead-synth (duophonic), and Solina like analog strings (full polyphonic)

The synth has included a awesome phase shifter, dual portamento controls and fantastic arpeggiator."

resonator neuronium cake

via Mike Dobler on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"Piano Phase" (1967)

"Piano Phase" (1967) from Peter Speer on Vimeo.

"Playing around with Steve Reich's "Piano Phase" on a Make Noise/Expert Sleepers 3U, with a little help from a Korg NanoKontrol and Ableton Live.

Ableton details:

Nanokontrol channels 1-4 control the signal inputs (DPO A sine, DPO A saw, DPO B sine, DPO B final):
Fader: Input level
Top button: turns Beat Repeat on/off
Middle button (not used here): toggles Beat Repeat output mode (Mix/Insert/Gate)
Bottom button: Engages record/overdub on a Looper (via sends A, B, C, D)

Nanokontrol channels 5-8 control the returns (A, B, C, D, each containing a Looper effect):
Faders: Return level
Top button: activates/deactivates Looper
Middle button (not used here): pitches loop up
Bottom button (not used here): pitches loop down

The MIDI file used here was downloaded from the following link:
http://explodingart.com/jmusic/jmtutorial/PianoPhase.html

"Piano Phase" can be heard here:
http://youtu.be/uQihuaedvSU

Steve Reich's website:
http://www.stevereich.com/

www.diode-ring.com"

Friday Afternoon

Published on Sep 26, 2014 drumasaurusrex

"Set Matlab loose on a large dataset and carved out some time for a patch. Generator is making the FM sounds; pitch from BrainSeed. Edges is playing slow notes with pitch CV from ADDAC complex random."

John Bowen Design, Roland, & Akai Rhythm Wolf Coming to MMTA Synth Petting Zoo Tomorrow!

This is one last reminder that the MMTA Synth Petting Zoo is tomorrow at the EMP! Doors open at 1PM. John Bowen will be there with the Solaris, Roland with the AIRA's, and an Akai Rhythm Wolf will be available to try out. You can find the full list of attendees and details on the event in the main post here.

Left - Dark Side of the Tune

Published on Sep 26, 2014 darksideothetune

"Live Modular Performance with Mutable Instruments Braids"

ENDORPHINES FURTHRRRR GENERATOR // more the bass section

Published on Sep 26, 2014 LESINDES

Casio CZ-101 Synthesizer with Original Box

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Serge Modular Synthesizer

via this auction

"3 x Serge M-Panel Synthesizer Modules

1 x Creature
1 x Critter
1 x Audio Interface

2 x 2.5 Bud Boats With Obilisk PSD's
2 x Pairs of Rack Ears

1 PS2A Power Supply

These modules are in Perfect working mint condition and are amazing. If you are looking at this Auction you already know the power of a Serge modular system. I will also throw in as a bonus

2 x 12'' 10 packs of Pomona Banana Patch Cables. These are real Pomonas an easy extra $100 NEW IN PACKAGES NEVER USED.

This package is well over a $6000 value new."

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Mode Machines TB303 Clone

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"Very good condition Mode Machines x0xb0x. Comes in original box with original power supply and additional faceplate. Also comes pre-loaded with the latest SokkOS firmware which adds a lot of helpful and much needed features (half bpm, swing, transpose pattern etc.).

Used in a clean, smoke-free studio only.

• 100% analog circuit TB-303 Clone
• Additional sequencer functions
• MIDI IN / OUT / THRU
• SYNC OUT
• USB
• CV / GATE
• Headphone out
• audio Input"

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Ekosynth P-15 Vintage Italian Analog Synthesizer

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"THIS IS AN ITALIAN EKO SYNTH - CIRCA 1979. IT IS A VERY RARE PRE-SET SYNTH.
It is in full working order there is a little crackle to one or two of the pots, not all that noticeable and easily sorted with some contact cleaner.
Some tremendous sounds are to be had from this machine, huge fat basses, big whomping sounds, nice leads. The presets sound nothing like the I streets they are supposed to represent, who wants it to sound like a pan pipe anyway!
The P15 is monophonic and totally analog. Although it says "Digital System" on the front panel, this only refers to the underlying circuitry inside using some (at the time) modern integrated circuit chip technologies in place of traditional transistor based technology for a more stable result. The signal path is still entirely analog from start to finish, and the result is very warm sounding."

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Korg MS 20 synthesizer + Electric Organ + Strymon Timeline

Published on Sep 26, 2014 Alasdair Skivington

"An improvised synth jam with an electric organ going through the external signal processor on the MS20."

Pro 2 Sound & Basics Demo

Published on Sep 26, 2014 perfectcircuitaudio

"This video demonstrates the overall sound and basic features of the DSI Pro-2. Stay tuned for more demos including an in-depth looking at the powerful Sequencer section. Enjoy!"

ZAQ Audio Zaquencer - Turn the Behringer BCR2000 Into a Sequencer

Published on Sep 22, 2014 ZAQ Audio

"This is a short introductory video for the Zaquencer Firmware. This turns the Behringer BCR2000 into a standalone hardware MIDI step sequencer (independent of PC) with 32 steps, 4 Tracks, flash storage for 192 patterns and many more features.

The firmware will be available mid october 2014 as a digital download for 69 Euro.

https://zaqaudio.com
https://www.facebook.com/zaqaudio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature..."

"The Zaquencer is a custom firmware for the Behringer BCR2000 that will turn it into a standalone
MIDI step sequencer. It is not a preset but a new operating system for your BCR2000,
effectively turning it into a whole different device. No PC is needed for operation (only for initial upload)!

It is currently in production and will be out in Mid October 2014.

In the meantime, feel free to sign up to the newsletter and we´ll keep you up-to-date on what´s happening."

BCR2000s on eBay

Update: some additional info via the press release:

"What´s cool about the Zaquencer:
- no Computer needed for operation (except for the initial firmware upload)
- 32 steps
- 4 independent tracks (configurable as Drum- or Notetracks (poly- or monophonic))
- store up to 192 patterns and all global parameters in Flash,
- external/internal clock
- pattern chain
- tap write mode
- note repeat
- global scale
- transpose
- wave generator etc. etc.
(see manual for full feature list)

The Zaquencer will be available in Mid October 2014 for EUR 69,00.
For more info, visit zaqaudio.com or write to info@zaqaudio.com."

"Jacob Korn [pictured] on using the Zaquencer

With releases on Labels such as Uncanny Valley, Running Back, Skylax or Permanent Vacation, Jacob Korn now belongs to the spearheads of the German house scene with his tracks and remixes as well as his live sets much in demand.

Being involved in the development of the Zaquencer Firmware in the final stage, he now added it to his arsenal for creating his unique sound:

'I already use mostly hardware synths and sequencers, but the Zaquencer still brings something to the table.

It´s as fun and intuitive as an oldschool analog sequencer, but it goes much deeper with possibilities if you want it to.'"

Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 - Sequencer Applications

Published on Sep 26, 2014 experimentalsynth

"The Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 is the most useful synth I've ever played. I got to borrow one for a short while and it quickly became the central control and performance hub of my analog and digital gear. In addition to its great internal sounds, with four assignable CV Outputs (and four inputs!), it (much like the Moog Multi-Pedal) is able to lend new functionality to your older existing gear.

For example, a Moog Voyager sounds great but it has (for all practical purposes) no MIDI clock synced features. Pair it with a Pro 2 though and you can control things like the Voyager's filter cutoff, volume, pan, wave shape and more with the Pro 2's clock-synced LFOs, step sequencer tracks, envelopes and a variety of other elements.

I had a lot o fun connecting to multiple synths, starting the sequencer, and tweaking knobs. This video does not go into minute detail on showing how I did all this. It is meant as a quick look at some amazing possibilities. Think of it more as an "inspirational" than a "tutorial". I wish I had more time to explore applications of the the Pro 2 while I had it.

See, hear and learn more at www.experimentalsynth.com"

"Futility's Utility"

Published on Sep 25, 2014 Music By Cybertron

"Originally composed and recorded in 2009, this piece makes extensive use of the Synthesizers.com analog modular synthesizer systems, and with other digital synthesizers and digital recorder work station."

Cwejman RG-6 "Bit Crush” Patch

Published on Sep 26, 2014 bigcitymusic

"*Dave Smith Instruments DSM01 Curtis Filter is set to self oscillator. The resulting sine wave is routed into the EXT SIGNAL input of the Cwejman RG-6.
*The RG-6 Clock is set to audio rate. Signal Sample level controls
the amount of the external signal to be sampled by the RG-6. Monitor the signal out from either the low, medium or high probability spread of the RG-6.
*Decreasing the rate of the RG-6 clock begins producing a
“bit crushing” effect on the external signal. Notice the higher
frequencies begin to deteriorate first.
*Experiment with the Slew and Clock Rate CV parameters for further color and dynamics."

Cwejman RG-6 "Bit Crush" Patch - Pt.2

Published on Sep 26, 2014

"*Mutable Instruments Braids Drum patch is routed into the EXT SIGNAL input of the Cwejman RG-6.
*The RG-6 Clock is set to audio rate. Signal Sample level controls
the amount of the external signal to be sampled by the RG-6. Monitor the signal out from either the low, medium or high probability spread of the RG-6.
*Decreasing the rate of the RG-6 clock begins producing a
“bit crushing” effect on the external signal. Notice the higher
frequencies begin to deteriorate first.
*Experiment with the Slew and Clock Rate CV parameters for further color and dynamics."

NOWPLAYING duet

Published on Sep 26, 2014 MILQUETOASTE

"2 Clandestign NOW PLAYINGs form a duet in D major.
NOW PLAYING is an arduino-based quad-tone synth using the tone library and a digitally controlled analog bandpass filter to create generative music based on user-defined musical key, musical mode, length, octave range, and ADSR values for each voice. Units use original lofi speakers amps and other electronics where possible from original circuits."

Three Monotribes and a Circuit Bent Telly (Septermeber 2014)

Published on Sep 26, 2014 Haxxor Soniq

"Three Circuit Bent Monotribes, and a Circuit Bent Television."

Monotribes on eBay

Roland JX-3P & PG-200 "Analogous"

"(c) 2014 vintage synthesizer track by RetroSound

all sounds: Roland JX-3P Analog Synthesizer (1983)
drums: LinnDrum
recording: multitrack without midi"

Sound on Sound Article with Erkki Kurenniemi - Pioneer Of Digital Synthesis

See the update in this post.

Oxygen IV Cover By PolyEvolver

"Having just got a few new additions to the studio, I thought I'd test them out and make a classic. Always good to hear this song from the Grandfather of synths Jean Michel Jarre. Hope you like it."

via James Mcculloch on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge:

"Ok I made this quickly this morning as a demo of what the System 1 and Novation Mini Nova can do together. heres a breakdown of the track.
Track 1:- Arpeggio made on SH2 plug out, used a saw and a square and a tiniest bit of filter.
track 2:- Bass line , SH2 plug out, 2 squares, no pwm, little filter but mostly closed.
track 3:- Lead SH2 plug out, 2 saws, slight detune, midrange filtering with native delay and reverb
track 4:- drums straight tom ultra beat in logic
track 5:- Jarre drum sound, Mini nova using a saw at incredibly low pitch and then HPF frequency gaffing until I got there.
track 6:- bridge strings, Mini nova, 3 saws with the attack slackened off a lot, took 2 filters running in series to get the airy sound
tracks 7:- Strings, MiniNova, there's no phaser effect so I had to stack saws and slightly detune, you can hear the detune in the track, i don't like it but i was in a hurry.
tracks 8:- Chorus lead was a sync patch i found on the mini nova, not much manipulation needed, again in a hurry
track 9+10:- white noise 1 on slow lfo sweep on mini nova, white noise 2 was the system 1 with a tight attack and slowish decay throughout the filter EG .
That's about it."

Korg 770 Two Oscillator Analog Synthesizer

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WASP EDP GNAT SPECIAL Vintage Analog Synthesizer SN 0037

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Yamaha REX-50 Circuit Bent Reverb Delay SN NO02511

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"Multi-FX Unit. Made in Japan.

Great Sounds. Very crisp and clear.
It's got the lot: A bunch of reverbs and distortions, gates, flangers, phaser, chorus, delays etc.

Has 30 presets, and room for 60 more presets to be programmed in. Dead simple to use.

The unit has 2x extra switches added to boost and enhance the on-board modulation (i.e. flangers, phaser, chorus). These switches are 2x directional so there are actually 4x settings."

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Systech Voltage Controlled Flanger Model 4000A SN 400695

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Note this is the first Systech post on the site. I believe this was manufactured in the 80s.

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Vermona Piano-Strings

"This little unresolved loop was just a test piece to see how my Vermona Piano-Strings string synth might fit in a mix, but I quite like it so thought I'd upload it to share. Other beasties on here are a Yamaha CS10 on bass duties and everything else provided by an Ensoniq SQ-80."

via Ununseptium warehouse

1985 CASIO CZ-5000 German Ad

via synthmuseum.de

Roland JUNO-106 Vintage Analog Synthesizer - Voice Chip Restored

Published on Sep 26, 2014

"Roland JUNO-106 Vintage Analog Synthesizer - Voice Chip Restored Fully Working"

What's the display doing?

『ナニワのシンセ界〜The New World of Synthesizer in Osaka〜』映画オリジナル予告編

Published on Sep 26, 2014 CinemaGene

"・監督及び製作全般
大須賀 淳（おおすが じゅん）

・出演、撮影協力
荒川 伸（株式会社REON）
Unyo303
久次米一弥（天地雅楽）
ピノ作（J.M.T Synth）
西田 彩（ゾンビ）
Risa
江夏正晃（marimoRECORDS）
サワサキヨシヒロ
Durusin
yakan
MINE
Makio Gamasawa
Implant4
STUDIO D.C
nu things
電氣蕎麦
Tokyo Festival of Modular
ほか

・制作、配給
株式会社スタジオねこやなぎ
(C)2014 Studio Nekoyanagi Co., Ltd.

・フォーマット
カラー、75分、STEREO、FullHD

2014年10月4日公開！
(C)2014 Studio Nekoyanagi Co., Ltd.

■映画を宇宙一楽しむ！CinemaGene■
http://www.youtube.com/user/CinemaGene
～まだまだあるぞ、素敵でわくわくする映画～"

Roland System-1 Plug-out Synthesizer Review - The Sweetwater Minute, Vol. 257

Published on Sep 26, 2014 SweetwaterSound

"Mitch Gallagher demonstrates the Roland System-1 synthesizer, and shows how plug-out technology lets you play this plug-in-based synthesizer without a computer. Enjoy the demo, then click the link above for even more info on the Roland System-1 synthesizer."

Airas on eBay

Playing with a Waldorf Pulse Synthesizer [HD]

Published on Sep 26, 2014 Pixeltruppen

Note this is a playlist of Pixeltruppen's videos starting with the Pulse. Some synth spotting follows.

Walldorf Pulses on eBay

"The German company, which emerged from the wreckage of digital synthesis pioneers PPG, has produced numerous great products over the years, but for some inexplicable reason they’re rarely the first name on people’s minds when they think of classic synth bargains.

If you’re in the market for a fat, powerful analogue monosynth and you don’t consider the Pulse, you’re missing out. If this unassuming little 2U rack module had the a Moog, Roland or Korg logo on the front panel it’d be a bona fide legend.

With three fully analogue VCOs, two LFOs, two envelope generators, an awesome Moog-inspired resonant low-pass filter and a versatile arpeggiator, the Pulse can hold its own with just about any synth module you care to mention. Unlike some of the cheaper alternatives, the Pulse has memory slots for patch storage and every parameter can be controlled via MIDI. The design may be over 15 years old, but this is a synth which can slot into a modern studio setup with ease.

The Pulse+, which replaced the original model in 1997, is the one to go for. It’s virtually the same as its predecessor but features CV/gate sockets for interfacing with older analogue gear and an external audio input for processing signals through that excellent filter.
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Pixeltruppen Websites

• https://soundcloud.com/pixeltruppen
• http://pixeltruppen.jimdo.com/
• https://www.youtube.com/user/Pixeltru...
• http://www.reverbnation.com/pixeltruppen
• https://www.facebook.com/Pixeltruppen
• http://pixeltruppen.bandcamp.com/

Thank you for watching!"

Review: iPhone 6 Plus for Music Apps

Published on Sep 26, 2014 Tim Webb

"When the iPhone 6 Plus was announced I, and many others, considered the music making possibilities with the larger format screen. If you're considering pairing down from an iPad and iPhone to just the Apple Phablet Plus this is the review for you!"

http://www.patreon.com/user?u=107612
via discchord

imitone software lets you use your voice as a MIDI controller

Published on Sep 26, 2014 Audiofanzine

"While attending the A3E conference, we checked out this cool new software, which is scheduled to be released by the end of the year."

Dark Side of the Phones ( Phonogene Echophon Function Peaks )

Published on Sep 26, 2014 TheBuchlaMongo

"Little Friday Afternoon random Knob Twizzlin, Only the 4 Modules from the Video Title and some Eventide Space/Timefactor and Lexicon PCM91 FX."

KX-SYNTH-X16 - Without the hands - CV and Gate sequencer

Published on Sep 26, 2014 KX77FREE

"The first half part is 4 sequences made with 6 tracks of the x16 sequencer based on a patch which uses only the filter resnance like an oscillator and the second part is some examples of the preset sequences."

Nervous Squirrel - Ring Modulator

Published on Sep 26, 2014 DivKidMusic

"Not a module but works perfectly with modular, takes up no HP and no power! The Nervous Squirrel - Ring Modulator works great with line levels for soundcards/studio gear and also modular levels. It has a great gritty sound that adds a lot of character.

Some audio demos with 808s, 303s and some classic Dalek voice action at the website - http://www.nervoussquirrel.com/ringmo...

Hit subscribe / like for more videos every week!"

Kenny Dope testing AIRA SBX-1 and TR-808 / TR-606

Published on Sep 26, 2014 RolandChannel

"Kenny Dope from Masters At Work introduce how to sync SBX-1 ,TR-808 and Ableton."

Airas on eBay

AIRA Artist Interview - Dr. Richard Boulanger on SBX-1

Published on Sep 26, 2014 RolandChannel

"Dr. Richard Boulanger a professor of electronic production design at the Berklee College of Music in Boston talks about the SBX-1."

Airas on eBay

Dr. Richard Boulanger testing AIRA SBX-1 and Modular Synth

Update: Re-Published on Oct 13, 2014

"Dr. Richard first introduce how to play TB-3 ,SBX-1 and Modular Synth.
Dr. Richard Boulanger a professor of electronic production design at the Berklee College of Music in Boston."

Filling the Acid Battlecat modular timelapse

Published on Sep 26, 2014

"This little case is utterly ace - a complete acid freakout in a box. http://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/vi... ... I'd stick the Plague Bearer in but I've run out of sockets on the uZeus!"

Fettish. Waldorf Streichfett demo song.

Published on Sep 26, 2014 thebrightsideok

"Here is a track which is 100% Waldorf Streichfett, with external effects applied. Recorded and mixed in Cubase."

Streichfetts on eBay

Mysteron + Erbe-Verb + Equation Composer jam

Published on Sep 25, 2014 clone45a6

"Just some mucking about. The Equation Composer is supplying the drums, the mysteron is creating the synth sounds, and everything is being sent through the erbe-verb - which is a lovely module!"

EMS Synthi E ven in the odd 11/8

Published on Sep 25, 2014 Ebotronix

EMS Synthi E , Korg MS 20 ,SQ 10
Buchla 225e, 281e, 292e
Hameg Dual Trace Oscilloscope HM 312-8
Kenton Pro Solo & Pro Solo Mk2
Lexicon PCM 80 / 90
Maestro Ringmodulator
Make Noise Format Jumper
Moog CP 251
Rane Spitter Mixer
TC M one XL
Yamaha MCS 2
mackie the mixer
Logic 11/ 8 master clock
second drum track ,kick -Korg MS 20 & noise- EMS Synthi E
vid # 1132

Retro 140 testing

Published on Sep 25, 2014 djangosfire

"Testing a hand built "retro 140" timing pulse generator.

Super fun and essential module/element in creating a reproduction classic Buchla style modular synthesizer."