MATRIXSYNTH: Wednesday, October 15, 2014


Wednesday, October 15, 2014

THE HARVESTMAN IRON CURTAIN ELECTRONICS SYSTEM (POLIVOKS MODULAR SYSTEM) NOW AVAILABLE

via the harvestman
Brief audio demo posted here.

"IRON CURTAIN ELECTRONICS SYSTEM AVAILABLE NOW - five systems, first come - first serve - direct from The Harvestman Digital Audio Electronics for immediate shipment. Desktop case by Monorocket, power supply by Make Noise.
The Iron Curtain Electronics system is a modular instrument based on the legendary POLIVOKS synthesizer, created in cooperation with the original instrument designer Vladimir Kuzmin. The Polivoks was the first voltage-controlled synthesizer from the Soviet Union, first manufactured in a military radio factory in 1982 from a special selection of components. It later became notorious in the West for its aggressive sonic character. All modules and system components are compliant with the Eurorack format.

The Polivoks modular voice contains temperature-stabilized sawtooth-core VCOs, VCAs, and ADSR envelopes (two each), combined with a noise source, sample-and-hold, LFO, the famous 2-pole filter, and the suboctave circuit from the LIDER guitar effects processor. To preserve the character of the circuits, NOS electronic components from the USSR were used where appropriate.

The Harvestman has added specialized mixer, multiple, and slew limiter modules for patching these classic circuits into this new modular environment. The Iron Curtain modules have a redesigned user interface towards this goal, with extended controls not available on the original keyboard instrument such as individually patchable outputs, advanced envelope controls, and a plethora of attenuverted control voltage inputs. Packaged in a durable, portable desktop cabinet by Monorocket, the modules sit at a pleasant angle to the performer, with a large flat area on the top of the case for additional modular cabinets or other electronic instruments to be stacked above.
More Iron Curtain Electronics modules will be released in 2015, continuing the work of Vladimir Kuzmin with selections from his vast instrument design portfolio.

PRICE: $2000 USD (plus shipping) . Send an email to sales@theharvestman.org to organize a purchase, please include "IRON CURTAIN" in the subject field.

INCLUDED:
2x HMR1983 Polivoks Oscillator
1x HMR1982 Polivoks Filter
2x HMR1985 Polivoks Envelope/VCA
1x HMR1987 Polivoks Modulator
1x HMR1984 Lider Suboctave
1x Multiple Miggs
assorted blank panels
Quickstart manual pages/faceplate translations
Colored patch cables, 3 different lengths (23 cables total)
utterly delightful embroidered Harvestman insignia badge
Case: Monorocket desktop case, black tolex. 104HP, lid included
Dimensions: 24 x 14 x 12 with lid (inches)
Weight: 23 pounds with lid
Power supply: Makenoise MINI-PWR (AC adaptor works worldwide.)
Room for expansion: 27HP, +750mA +12V, -250mA -12V

*** NOTE: These first systems do not include the pictured KING SLENDER mixer/slew module, available in January 2015 with improved performance. The price has been adjusted accordingly, and early adopters may add this module later at a discounted price."

Soundtrack style with Trident mkII, SH-101, and TR-909


Published on Oct 15, 2014 SynthMania

"The spellbinding sound of the Korg Trident, punctuated by a classic Roland duo."

" Rooster Blues " Live Rec Performed By Chrono Triggers


Published on Oct 15, 2014 Chrono Triggers

https://soundcloud.com/chronotriggers

"All Right Reserved

Rooster Noises :: Generator - Pittsburgh Modular
Chords :: Pocket Piano Midi - Critter & Guitari
Bass :: Redsquare - Analogue Solutions
Synths :: MS20 - Korg / Dark Energy - Doepfer / M-Brane 11 - Jomox
All Drums & Samples:: MPC 2000 Akai (played live, no sequence)

Midi Sequence
MPC 1000 Akai send midi sequence for the chords & send the master clock

Modular
Seq-02 - MFB // M-Seq - ACX // Clock Div - Clock Mult + SMC Breakout - 4MS //
Maths - Make Noise // Compressor - WMD // BM20R - Magnaval.B //
Analog Delay - Pittsburgh Modular // External Processor - Analogue Systems //
A-180 - A-147 x 2 - A-162 - A-150 x 2 - A-138 - Dark Time - Doepfer // DIY Matrix

Effects & Processing
PBC-6A - FMR // SP Compressor - Xotic // AD9 - Ibanez // Fuzz Factory Original - ZVex
SE 500 - Korg

Recording
KM-60 Boss (For Synths & Modular)
Midas 320 direct out to RME Multiface 2"

Vintage ARP 2600 Analog Synthesizer

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Published on Aug 4, 2014 Techbubble

"This video is about ARP 2600 several different settings and different functions within the ARP 2600 sound spectrum"


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"The ARP 2600 is a semi-modular analog subtractive audio synthesizer, designed by Alan R. Pearlman with Dennis Colin, and manufactured by his company, ARP Instruments, Inc. as the follow-on version of the. Unlike other modular systems of the time, which required modules to be purchased individually and wired by the user, the 2600 was semi-modular with a fixed selection of basic synthesizer components internally pre-wired. The 2600 was thus ideal for musicians new to synthesis, due to its ability to be operated either with or without patch cords, and was, upon its initial release, heavily marketed to high schools, universities, and other educational facilities


2601 v3.0: Late in 1980, a final revision was released with un-potted submodules, making them easier to maintain, and a revised suitcase. However these late models are quite rare as their release coincided with ARP's final days."

Elektron Sidstation C64 MOS6581 SID Chip Desktop Synthesizer

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"808" (Official Trailer) - Roland TR-808 Documentary in the Works


Published on Oct 15, 2014 Atlantic Records

"808" | The heart of the beat that changed music.
Film & Soundtrack Coming 2015

"808" features appearances and commentary from: Arthur Baker, Pharrell, David Guetta, Phil Collins, Lil Jon, Afrika Bambaataa, Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim), Rick Rubin, Diplo, Goldie and more.

Produced by You Know Films in association with Atlantic Films
Directed by Alexander Dunn
Executive Producer: Alex Noyer
Producers: Alex Noyer, Craig Kallman & Alexander Dunn
Producer & Co-Executive Producer Arthur Baker for Re-Covered Content Ltd
Written by Alexander Dunn & Luke Bainbridge

Follow 808 online:
Site: http://808themovie.com
Facebook: http://fb.com/808themovie
Twitter: http://twitter.com/808themovie
Instagram: http://instagram.com/808themovie

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http://atlanticrecords.com

ROLAND DC-30 Analog Chorus Echo 1978 | delay line


Published on Oct 15, 2014 AnalogAudio1

"The DC-30 is BBD analog chorus/delay unit made by Roland. The repeat rate is very sensitive and subtle and the intensity knob allows for endless repeats. Its a very dark sounding delay with a very smooth sound.
I played the DC-30 with a Roland Juno-60 synthesizer."

Akai Rhythm Wolf Preview - Posting up late tonight


Published on Oct 15, 2014 Synthbug

"Just a quick preview"

Akai Rhythm Wolfs on eBay

MOOG SUB 37 synth 1st UK user review/demo by MARK JENKINS


Published on Oct 15, 2014 MarkJenkinsMusic

"The new Moog Sub 37 duophonic analog synth, the first unit in the UK, put through its paces by MARK JENKINS author of the book/CD "Analog Synthesizers" (Focal Press) available through Amazon worldwide. More information, lecture and concert bookings - www.markjenkinsmusic.com"

Some bits of this video reminded me of the character of the Steiner Parker Synthacon in this video.

Moog Sub 37s on eBay

MY THUMB // Berlin Festival Of Lights 2014 feat. MacBeth Micromac


Published on Oct 15, 2014 LESINDES

"Brandenburg Gate"

Polyfusion System 2000 modular !! DEMO 5


Published on Oct 15, 2014 roginator1

"POLYFUSION modular system 2000

Im not good keyboard player but this beast is house shaker !! FAT , CUT LIKE a LASER and its in SUPER TUNE !!!"

Halls of Valhalla Tiptop Z-DSP demo (singing bowl)


Published on Oct 15, 2014 bigcitymusic

"Tapping on a singing bowl is routed through the Halls of Valhalla Tiptop Z-DSP module (Cathedral and Niflheim modes)."

Evaton Technologies RF Nomad Atomic Shadow Edition


"RF Nomad, Atomic Shadow Edition, sneak peek of the faceplate. A custom one-off (or is it...?) retrofit of the RF Nomad Eurorack module into MU/dotcom format. Look for it to be broadcasting from yesterday's world of tomorrow, in the future!

Adaptation of the RF Nomad module for Atomic Shadow (http://www.atomicshadow.com/), who wanted one to use in his fantastic 1950's-themed rig.

Knobs are real vintage 1970s pieces from an old-school DIY synth."

http://www.evatontechnologies.com/

It sounds huge, doesn't it?


Published on Oct 15, 2014 Lackan110f

"Synthpop with an ambient horror/thriller movie feeling to it. Everything is produced on old analog synthesizers such as the Minimoog, Oberheim OB1 and ARP Odyssey."

15 days to Halloween! Remember, as in every year, all Halloween & holiday themed posts are welcome!

René as a Quantizer


Published on Oct 15, 2014 Ebotronix

R2 m - A 185-2 -René (X CV in )& PP- A156 -A 185-2 to
Taurus / Sem-2x RS 100 - Optomix

4 ms Peg, QCD² / Exp²
Analogue Systems RS 100²
Bananalogue Serge VCS
Doepfer R 2m, A156 ,A185-2²
flight of harmony choices
Make Noise Brains,Pressure Points², Optomix,RenĂ©
Moog Taurus 2
Oberheim Sem
Toppobrillo,TWF
Logic masterclock to Kenton Pro 2000²
FX :Alesis 3630, Aphex Model 104
Lexicon MX 400, Line 6 Echo Pro
Snarling Dogs - Black Dog
mackie the mixer³
vid # 1150

Bob Moog Foundation's Ignite Gala Sparks a Crowd

via The Bob Moog Foundation

[BMF's Michelle Moog-Koussa and Toto's Steve Porcaro]

"Encino, CA - October 2014... The First Annual Bob Moog Foundation Ignite Gala is one for the history books, exceeding even the most optimistic expectations.

Held to benefit the Foundation's hallmark educational initiative, Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, the event brought a full house of the best and brightest in music, recording, science, and technology to the splendid Encino, California home of Michael and Edie Lehmann Boddicker.

Guests were treated to an intimate candlelight dinner, capped by an amazing performance by a star-studded house band that included keyboardists CJ Vanston (Prince, Tina Turner, Toto, Joe Cocker, Spinal Tap) and Steve Porcaro (Toto), bassist Leland Sklar (James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Toto), drummer Joe Pusateri (John Lee Hooker, John Entwistle, the Muppets "Animal"), guitarists Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan) and Tony Valenziano (The Stand, Smash), and singers Joseph Williams (Toto) and Rob Giles (Circa Zero, The Rescues), as well as a guest performance by theremin virtuoso Michael Gough."

[The House Band: Joseph Williams, Joe Pusateri, Steve Porcaro, CJ Vanston, Jeff Baxter, Tony Valenziano, Leland Sklar]

" Proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Bob Moog Foundation's hallmark educational initiative, Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, a 10-week experiential curriculum teaching children about the science of sound through the magic of music. Now in its fourth year, Dr. Bob's SoundSchool currently serves more than 1,000 second-grade students in 55 classrooms. Executive Director Michelle Moog-Koussa, shared with guests the Foundation's plans to expand Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, including an upcoming pilot program in Southern California.

Visitors were welcome to see and play many of Boddicker's vintage instruments from his extensive collection, including a rare, custom engineered Moog modular synthesizer, Polymoog, Minimoog Model D, Moog Drum Controller, Big Briar theremin signed by Bob Moog, Moog String Filter, and a custom Multiple Resonance Filter Array-24 designed by Moog himself. Within the rooms of Michael Boddicker's studio, guests were treated to exclusive previews of new inventions in the Inventor's Corner including the new Vo-96, a revolutionary acoustic synthesizer for guitars, the Jambé, a new electronic percussion instrument, and Center Point Stereo monitor, which delivers a 300 degree sound field from a single cabinet."

[Michael and Edie Lehmann Boddicker]

'We were absolutely overwhelmed by the attendance at our first Ignite Gala, and by the tremendous support we have received,' remarked Michelle Moog-Koussa, Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation. 'This is just the first in a series of events we have planned to raise awareness for the Foundation, and it is clear that Dr. Bob's SoundSchool is a program that resonates with educators and parents nationwide. We're looking forward to our next event.'

'It was a tremendous honor for me and the band to pay tribute to Bob Moog's pioneering legacy by performing at this event for the Bob Moog Foundation," stated musical director CJ Vanston. "What a great way to honor the legacy of a man whose innovations have brought so much to contemporary music.'"

Analogue Solutions Telemark V2 Semi Modular Analog Synthesizer

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Moog Sub37 & DSI Pro2 [+ TR8 & TB3]


Published on Oct 15, 2014 Trooper Starship

"my Sub37 arrived (after 9 month...) and i made this little track, only with the Sub37, the Pro2 and the TR8 & TB3
Pro2: all Percussion, some Pad
Sub37: Bass, Leads
TR8: BD & HiHats
TB3: 303
FX: RMX500, BigSky, TC D-Two, Echolution 2
Download: https://soundcloud.com/the-trooper-1/..."

Shruthi-1 Programmer / Editor with 3 Voiceboards

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"The Shruthi is a hybrid digital/analog monosynth.
Its hardware design is deceptively simple, but the sonic range is wide: sometimes grungily digital like a PPG-Wave, fat
and funky like a SH-101, videogame-y like a Commodore 64, weird and warm like an ESQ-1 ; but more often than not, truly original.

Contrary to the hardware you can purchase at the music shop next door, a Shruthi isn’t designed to be industrially manufactured.
Indeed, its assembly doesn’t require any specialized equipment, besides a screwdriver, cutters, a soldering iron and two hands.

You will receive a fully assembled, tested and working Shruthi-1 "Editor" with two Voice/Filter-boards and the "Hardware" Editor in one case.
With the "digital" Programmer you are defining and editing the sounds directly on the synth. Each Filterboard has it's own audio in and output (6,3mm) and
is midi controllable.

The installed voice/filtercards are:

- Roland IR3109 Filterboard (Demo of the actual unit) with Original Roland IR3109 Chips and Capacitors.
- Tubeohm Ladder VCF (Demos can be found here)

The third voice/filtercard is the SVF Filter from Mutable Instruments:
- Demo"

frequencycentral continuum phaser module

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"Vendor Info:

Continuum has it’s roots in my previous guitar effects pedal designs. First there was Causality 4, then Causality 6, then Gemini Dual Core.
Continuum looks and acts rather like a VCF, in fact that’s exactly what a phaser is, an all-pass VCF. There’s far more to phasers than just sweeps up and down from an LFO, so Continuum has two CV inputs, so you can use a variety of CV sources simultaneously.

The topology of Continuum is 4 swept OTA all-pass filter stages with a fixed all-pass filter stage either side of the swept core. There’s a switch to select regen over odd or even stages. Most phasers stick to odd stages, but there are undiscovered sonic possibilities using even stages of regen.

Continuum @ Modular Grid

Wanna hear it? First, let’s phase some pink noise:

Continuum Noise

So now, with a couple of VCOs as audio, let’s send S/H into one CV input then an ADSR into the other, while slowly turning up the resonance:

Continuum SH Env

Now, a single VCO as audio, with ADSR to one CV input of Continuum, and slowly introducing a -1oct sub osc to the other CV input:

Continuum FM

Finally, here’s how it sounds phasing my Roland RS-09:

Continuum RS09"

frequencycentral system X filter roland system filter module

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"Vendor Info:

Frequency Central proudly announce the release of the ‘System X Filter’.

It’s a clone of the Roland System 100M VCF, and uses 2 x LM13700. There’s an additional 12dB/oct output which is 180 degrees out of phase with the 24dB/oct output. Mixing the two outputs will give bandpass.

First up, classic 24dB/oct LPF. The two VCOs are my Hearn Morley HMVCO1c, there is a little -1oct subosc added as FM of the VCF towards the end of the clip:

Roland-12 1-24dB-LPF.mp3

Next, the 12dB/oct LPF output, again a touch of subosc FM towards the end:

Roland-12 1-12dB-LPF.mp3

Finally, by mixing both 12dB/oct and 24dB/oct outputs in equal amount we have the bandpass mode:

Roland-12 1-Bandpass.mp3

Module width: 10HP
Module depth: 65mm
Current draw: +10ma/-10ma"

Rare Plan B Model 10 Polyphonic Envelope Eurorack Module

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"This seems to be also one of the "older" modules from the series. It works fine without any issue.

Reason why the module is called “polyphonic” is because it can output 4 different type of voltage “envelope” at the same time.

More info about this module here and here"

"The PlanB model 10 is a multifunctional module, not only a simple envelope.
The name “polyphonic envelope” does not describe the functions of this great module, the reason why they called it “polyphonic” is because it can output 4 different type of voltage “envelope” at the same time.
In fact the M10 is way more versatile than an envelope, this is really similar to the Bananalogue VCS module, a multitask voltage controlled cv generator .

The main task is the ENVELOPE.
The envelope consist of an AD env with RISE (0.5 ms-5 min attack)and FALL (0.5 ms – 5 min decay/release) controlled not by gate signals but by Triggers.
The attack and decay time can stretched x8 times their duration with the TIMEBASE control knob (so the complete envelope can last from 0.5 milliseconds to 20 minutes).
You can stretch the time manually just turning the knob or controlling it with the VC TB (voltage control timebase).
The VC TB can act in positive or negative, so it can add or subtract.
Than there is the level of the env, which is bipolar too , so it can act as a positive or inverted envelope.
On the left there are the 5 connectors for the 4 different envelopes generated:

EOC
EOA
RAMP
2x AD (with ad contour switch)
The AD acts as the classic “trig” envelope, with 3 different contour (log, lin, exp).
The RAMP is a ramp with rise time 2x the RISE control time.
The EOA is a sustained square which falls when receive a trig and performs the AD cycle at the “End Of Attack”.
The EOC acts as the EOA but the AD starts at the End Of Contour.

LFO MODE

The rise-fall cycle can be looped and can also work as an lfo.
Using the rise and fall it can produce various waveform between the tri, square, saw, ramp…
The interesting thing is that the timebase knob can control the time of the lfo, so it a vc lfo, the other thing that can lead to creative results is the fact that the rate of the lfo is not controlled by the timebase only, but it ’s a mix of the rise and fall time.
So the shorter is the R&F the faster will be the lfo rate.

VCO MODE

The third interesting mode is the vco function.
The module has a triangle-core , so it can sound useful even as a vco.
To get the vco mode you have to switch into LFO and use fast R&F time and “tune” the oscillator with the timebase function and VC TB to control it with a keyboard cv.
It does not reach very high frequencies but can be used on the low and mid range as an audio modulator or a audio source.

TIPS:
I noticed two useful tips:

As the core is a TRI-core the envelope create a sort of clip when, reached the max value,start the fall.
To avoid the clip it’s useful to use a lowpass filter post the VCA.
In LFO mode don’t connect any source to the trig in because the summing of the two sources can damage the module , too high voltage!"

Ping Pong Reverb with Erbe-Verb, Rosie and modDemix


Published on Oct 15, 2014 MAKEN0ISE

"Listen to this video with headphones for best results.

Using quadrature envelopes ("West-Coast Swirlybird" patch from MATHS manual) to alternately open the two channels of the modDemix automates panning of reverb in Rosie's stereo effects return.

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

Original Pro One Sequential Circuits Analog Synth - Early Version SN 0468

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"Stunning early version Pro One all analog synthesizer with serial # 0468. This one is complete with no issues and has the more stable J-wire type keyboard. The Pro One is a monster bass and lead synth heard on countless records since its production and utilizes the same VCOs, VCFs, VCAs and Envelope Generators as its bigger brother the Prophet 5. - This one is exceptionally clean - all keys are fully functional and trigger properly - All knobs and controls function properly"

Elektron SidStation

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Note the slight crack on one of the bottom corners of the case.

X1L3 - Circuit bent - Synth mod - Casio PT82 / PT87

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Published on Jun 30, 2014 manufacturedZ3R0 .



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"Back to where it all started.

No eye candy or wooden ends etc. I wanted substance over superficiality. As much as i enjoyed doing the larger machines and will probably do more when i think i've something signifigant to add again (like midi / adsr etc) i started to feel that the curious aspect of these little instruments that sparked my interest was getting lost in some kind of pseudo synthesizer territory to the point where i might as well have just moved on to total synth diy and ditched working on these things. I've taken what i've learned along the way and what i can do now, miniaturised it all for purpose and put it to work with the fundamentals of the circuit bending that bought me to where i am and what i can do now. The charm and fun of a bespoke circuit bent keyboard but with a sound that stretches from vanilla to hell.

I wanted a compact machine which made space very limited. So i opted to ditch all the drum mute/distortion bends and keep just the pitch control bend which is so easily applied to these. Grunge bossa nova and disco get old fast. I wanted this to be something you could sample the hell out of for trashed up noise and quirky analogue hits and sounds. It's heart revolves around additional circuitry. An embedded psu/supressor to power the keyboard, filter and delay efficiently and of course the filter and delay themselves. It also has a CV input around the side that allows you to modulate the filter cutoff via other equipment. In this case a sequential circuits Pro 1 with note sequences programmed to send out cv patterns.

The intro to this video was made using samples from this machine and the sampler/fx processing of propellerheads reason. Probably most apparent as the intro peaks with the delay crash.

I think i've got it right and i think this is something different and diverse within the realm. But i suppose like most things it's a matter of taste as to if you like this particular flavour or not :)"

Modifications and embedded circuitry:

Analogue resonant filter with high pass and low pass bands
Gain, resonance, low pass/high pass toggle and cutoff
A brilliant filter based on the synthacon.
Lot's of resonance and a unique character.

Digital 'death industrial' delay
Rate, noise, feedback, off/on toggle
This delay variant is based on what i've learned from modifying delay pedals in the past.
Quite an aggressive version that can dial up some serious noise as well as act as a pseudo reverb/conventional echo.

PSU - DC hum suppression circuitry
A regulated psu is now built into the machine.
This gives a stable and quiet power supply to both the keyboard and additional circuitry as well as
providing a quiet output and excellent noise floor.
Input voltage is 9 - 12V
Since filming the video the master power switch has been moved from the side of the machine to the top control panel which is a better position and looks neater.

Control voltage input to filter cutoff
3.5mm jack. Allows you to hook the casio up to your cv enabled equipment to modulate the filter.
Examples of this are shown in the demo video.
The cv modulation is provided by a sequential circuits pro1.

Master pitch control
Gives a large global pitch range - demonstrated in the demo video
Since filming the video a body contact has been added to the side of the machine which gives a handy way of pitch bending and modulation.

Roland Sh-101 Synth Red

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The Build — Codename: Digits - New Phase Distortion Synthesizer From Retronyms in the Works


Published on Oct 15, 2014 Retronyms

"Introducing our newest Tabletop ready phase distortion synthesizer, currently codenamed "Digits." Louis, from the Adventures in Funk, is back to demo the prototype. Stay tuned to see Digits in development!

Wej needs you! Help support wej by pre-ordering yours and get 20% off. Get Wej for just $99.00 through November 7th preorder.retronyms.com"

iTunes: Tabletop - Retronyms Inc

The Meat Grinder 3 sounds


Published on Oct 15, 2014 Anthony Distefano

"3 Variations on a Absynth patch I made"

Arturia introduces MicroBrute SE Limited Edition - Promo Video & Demo


Published on Oct 15, 2014

MicroBrute SEs on eBay

"MicroBrute SE synthesizer is a limited edition of a pure analog sonic powerhouse . Small in size but loaded with features. This special edition is produced in limited quantity, 1500 units for each color, so make sure you don’t miss out!!"

Arturia MicroBrute SE Demo - 15th anniv.

Published on Oct 15, 2014 keyboardmag1

"Arturia MicroBrute SE Demo - 15th anniv."

Update and the official press release:

"Arturia makes colourful analogue waves with massive-sounding SE edition of miniature MicroBrute

'This mighty little machine runs the gamut from metallic, brutal bass to velvety bleepy, bloopy goodness — sheer joy to play. The single oscillator is wildly diverse — wait ’til you meet the Metalizer and Ultrasaw, and I love the SEQUENCER and MOD MATRIX — very inspiring!'

- Tara Busch (I Speak Machine, 2014)


GRENOBLE, FRANCE: music software and hardware company Arturia is proud to announce availability of MicroBrute SE — a ‘special edition’ of its widely-acclaimed MicroBrute Analog Synthesizer, available in a choice of three tempting colours to suit whatever playful mood might make anyone’s musical day, be it Christmas or otherwise — as of October 15...

Arturia’s award-winning MiniBrute Analog Synthesizer rapidly reset the price/performance ratio benchmark when soaring through the subtractive synthesis sound barrier upon being launched in 2012 to much critical acclaim and subsequent success. Afterwards, Arturia built upon that success last year when introducing a ‘special edition’ of its namesake sibling, the MiniBrute SE, sharing the same physical footprint, but building upon this amazingly compact and bijou analogue monosynth in both looks and features. That same year, Arturia adventurously took the ‘shrinking synth’ concept one step further with its equally big-sounding little-brother, the MicroBrute Analog Synthesizer, an even smaller semi-modular monosynth with inbuilt step sequencer, boasting MIDI, USB, and CV connectivity with a whole host of unique features — guaranteed to bring big smiles to go with those massive sounds! Similarly, today the MicroBrute has been given the ‘special edition’ treatment to become the MicroBrute SE — same physical footprint and full feature set! So what’s with those colours? Blue, orange, or white, they all sound the same... that is to say, sounds massive. But who’s to say you can’t make a bold style statement with a massive-sounding synthesizer, however small it may be? Thanks to the colourful MicroBrute SE, now you can!

But beneath those colourful, compact and bijou bonnets resides a living and breathing, fully-fledged analogue synthesizer that belies its diminutive dimensions and is actually anything but basic. For starters, just like its MiniBrute SE bigger brother, the OSCILLATOR that beats at its musical heart features SAW, TRIANGLE, and SQUARE waveforms that are all mixable to help shape the resulting sound without the limitations imposed by comparable contemporary and vintage synths alike. Additionally, the new Overtone oscillator generates additional harmonic content, ranging from one octave down to a fifth above the base OSCILLATOR pitch, while the Sub > Fifth control can continuously sweep spectrum. Moreover, Metalizer adds complex harmonics to the TRIANGLE waveform for creating harsh, harmonically-rich sounds, while Ultrasaw adds a lively and bright ensemble effect to the SAWTOOTH waveform — perfect for crafting sounds suited to dance anthems. And let’s not forget the all-important Pulse Width control for creating nasal-thin tones or rich square sounds. Simply speaking, never before has such a small, single-oscillator synth sounded so big... or looked so good!

Of course, filtering helps shape any analogue synth’s sound — be it big or small, and here the MicroBrute SE definitely does not disappoint. Indeed, its distinctive-sounding Steiner-Parker FILTER plays a big part in helping give the MicroBrute SE a unique sound — again, just like its big brother. This filter design dates back to the Steiner-Parker Synthacon, an analogue monosynth built by the namesake Salt Lake City-based synth manufacturer between 1975 and 1979. Its HP (high-pass), BP (bandpass), and LP (lowpass) modes make for far more filtering flexibility than that found in synths many times the price! And that’s before factoring Arturia’s acclaimed Brute FactorTM into the musical equation, adding anything from subtle overdrive to full-blown intermodulation havoc — choose your settings, and let the fun begin!

Speaking of having fun, the eight-Pattern step SEQUENCER is an almost endless source of inspiration and rhythmic creativity — step input notes and rests to create storable sequences that can be played back and switched between on the fly at a variable Rate or synchronised to external MIDI clock. Meanwhile, MIDI, USB, and CV GATE connectivity, of course, combine to ensure that the MicroBrute SE is ready and willing to talk to the outside electronic musical instrument world, wherever it may find itself. It’s even blessed with an external audio Input with an adjustable Input Level control, so why not use it to process whatever you feel like sticking into its 1/4-inch socket — within reason, of course!

The front panel-mounted MOD MATRIX moreover allows adventurous users to control many aspects of the MicroBrute SE’s massive-sounding single voice for different internal sources, as well as controlling them via external synths and modules. MicroBrute SE comes complete with two stackable jack cables for that very purpose. Preset sheets also come as standard, so no need to worry about forgetting those adventurous sound settings!

With a space-saving 25-note mini-keyboard and weighing in at only 1.75kg, the MicroBrute SE is as compact as it is colourful, yet positively punches well above its weight with a rip-roaring analogue sound spanning woofer-flapping bass, screaming leads, ear-opening effects, wave-folded growls, punchy drum sounds galore, and much in-between and beyond. Pick one — or even all three — up from an authorised Arturia dealer or retailer today! To make this perfectly portable package even more portable, Arturia has helpfully included a stylish carry bag guaranteed to turn heads wherever the stylish synth goes. Go ahead. Make a bold style statement while making a massive sound!


A ‘limited’ run of 4,000 MicroBrute SE units are available for purchase in a choice of three tempting colours through Arturia’s global network of dealers and retailers for €329.00 EUR/$329.00 USD.

For more detailed information, please visit the MicroBrute SE product webpage here: http://www.arturia.com/products/hardware-synths/microbrute-se"

Round 2


Published on Oct 15, 2014 Ebotronix

4 ms Peg, QCD² / Exp², QPLFO, RCD²,VCA Matrix
Analogue Systems RS 100²,RS110²²,RS 360²,RS 500e²
Arp Odyssey 2821 white noise
Bananalogue Serge VCS
Doepfer R 2m, A118, A134²²,A141, A143-2,A148,A149-1
A151²², 156/160/161/162/166, A175²²,A185-2'³, A 138a²²b²²c²²²
Flame Chord Machine²,Talking Synth Module²
flight of harmony choices
Grendel Formant Filter²
Make Noise Brains,Pressure Points², Maths²,Moddemix²²
Optomix,QMMG,RenĂ©, Wogglebug²
Malekko Anti ²² ,Uncle³,Jag
Moog Taurus 2,Freqbox ²²,MP201
Oberheim Sem
Roland SVC 350 Vocoder, System 104 Sequencer
SSL Modulation Orgy
Tip Top Audio Z8000 manual voltage source
Toppobrillo,Quantimator², Sportmodulator,TWF²
Logic masterclock to Kenton Pro 2000²
FX :Alesis 3630, Aphex Model 104,Boss VF1,BSS DPR 402,
Lexicon MX 400, PCM 80,Red Federation BPM FX Pro
mackie the mixer³
morse key :TSM² Vocoder / switch and trigger
vid # 1149

Synthesizer Sample Library Review: J4 from Synthmagic / Tronsonic - Bass and Leads


Published on Oct 14, 2014 Synth Anatomy

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J4 is a custom instrument for Kontakt 5 (5.2.1 required), based on a legendary analogue polysynth from the late 1970s – an ever-present on every synth enthusiast’s ‘Best Ever’ list! J4 is a single oscillator, analogue-style synthesizer featuring 6 waveforms, a sub square wave and a noise generator.
We’ve included 2 sets of samples with J4 – a DI set with Neve-style valve pre-amp/EQ, and a second set, through the same pre-amp and EQ but then recorded to ‘old-stock’ tape on a Studer A807 quarter inch reel-to-reel. making 1GB of sample content in total, there’s plenty of varoety for your productions.
J4 can be set to function in 4-voice mode (just like the original) or switch to full poly and take advantage of the extensive synth conttrols to creat some truly epic sounds of your own!

Available here: http://www.synthmagic.co.uk/j4.html and here
http://tronsonic.com/j4"

Drum Patches with a 12U EMW Eurorack System


Drum Patches with a 12U EMW Eurorack System from Icaro Ferre on Vimeo.

"This video shows some examples of what can be done using some of the EMW trigger sequencers and drum modules.

The main clock for the two sequences (8-STEP TRIGGER SEQUENCER and 4-TRACKS TRIGGER SEQUENCER) comes from the BPM GENERATOR module. In order to reset these 3 modules, I'm using a BUTTON INTERFACE 1 module.
In these examples, I'm using 4 DIGI-DRUMs, 2 channels of the ANALOG BASSDRUM 4X, and a DIGITAL NOISE module (going through a VCF SP filter and a VCA 101). These 6 channels are then sub-mixed and routed into the 4 channels / inputs of the ANALOG SWITCH 4X, which lets me turn them on/off using the 4 switches.

In my opinion, the 4-TRACKS TRIGGER SEQUENCER is great for sequencing basic drum elements such as kicks and snares while the 8-STEP TRIGGER SEQUENCER is great for sequencing percussive elements since it allows for more experimentation due to it's different modes (Forward, Backwards, Ping-Pong, Random etc) and patterns.

I really enjoyed this setup because it not only lets me create drum loops in specific BPMs but it also turned out to be super flexible due to the many different samples available in the DIGI-DRUM modules and modes / patterns available in the 8-STEP TRIGGER SEQUENCER.

If you'd like to know more about the EMW modules, check out their website: http://electronicmusicworks.com"

Exploded View (Elektron Machinedrum, Roland SH-32)


Published on Oct 14, 2014 northwestpassage

"RIP Mark Bell of LFO.

Using the MD's song mode and SH-32's multitimbral capabilities. An odd couple that I'm finding very inspiring at the moment.

An older version of this track can be found on my Bandcamp:
http://xyzrkx.bandcamp.com/track/we-a..."

F5D - Chariots of Fire (MFB Dominion 1)



"A short recording inspired by the Chariots of Fire Theme by Vangelis. All multi-tracked to Logic using MFB Dominion 1 analog 3-osc VCO synth. For fx, analog guitar pedals have been used, as well as digital plugins."

AtomoSynth Mochika Cake


AtomoSynth

Keio (Korg) Mini Pops 7 Drum Machine + Roland RE 101 Space Echo


Published on Oct 14, 2014 subtokyoshop

"Keio (Korg) Mini Pops 7 Drum Machine + Roland RE 101 Space Echo

Keio Giken (former name of KORG in 60's) Mini Pops 7 (1966, aka UNIVOX SR-95) + Roland Space Echo RE-101"

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