Rheyne - Live Jam #109 (Roland AIRA and Ableton Live)

Published on Dec 11, 2014 Rheyne

"Live looping with Ableton Live. All sounds are coming from the Roland AIRA series, a DSI MoPho, and a Fender Rhodes. Recorded in one take with no pre-recorded loops, samples, or step-sequences.

Equipment:
Roland TR-8
Roland System-1
Roland TB-3
Roland VT-3
DSI MoPho Keyboard
Fender Rhodes w/ MXR Wylde Overdrive
DJ TechTools MIDI Fighter 3D
DJ TechTools MIDI Fighter Twister
2x Novation Launchpad
KMI QuNexus (triggering the VT-3)
iPad running Lemur
iConnectMIDI Legacy
PreSonus 1818VSL
Macbook Pro
(other hardware present, but not used)

Video and Audio:
Canon HFR40
iPhone 4
Q3HD (camera disabled for audio recording)
Yamaha MG12/4 mixer
Mackie HR-824 monitors

Lighting:
5x Chauvet Slim Par 56 LED
Enttec DMXIS"

Custom 25 Key Minimoog Style Enclosure for Clavia Nord Lead Rack & Others

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"It is custom for the Nord lead but the rack is a standard 19" but its not a full 4 spaces since its a custom fit. A full 4space frame can easily be made. This is all hand made. The electronics inside are an Alesis Q25 midi controller. I am including the power supply. The Nord is not included."

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OBERHEIM XPANDER SN G50210

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Korg M3R synthesizer + Korg RE1 rare programmer vs Darth Digital

Published on Dec 11, 2014 NoiselabCH

"KORG M3R, a somewhat stripped down M1 in a rack (not M1R). Means there are 3mb instead of 4mb sample rom, and other presets for instance. However, it sounds very similar to the M1 and it's advantage is the rare Korg RE1 programmer/controller, it's similar to the Roland PG-10 with the Roland D-10/110.

Recorded directly into DAW without any effects, dynamics, all effects heard come from the M3R itself. Played live, no sequencing, with Yamaha AN1x as controller.

The Korg M3R without the RE1 or external software editor is a real pain to program. But it's has some kind of gritty, lo-fi, digital noise sounds which are worth to explore, beside being a good M1 alternative.

No deep programming here just a short example of arranging and tweaking presets, custom sounds and combis. Unfortunatly Darth Digital isn't the better player as Dart NoiseLab ;-) As usual more looking for spacey, sci-fi like, spooky sounds than for bread and butter.

Factory M3R demo play here and some specs: [click through video above for active YouTube links for the following]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak8vN...

More presets demonstrated:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU93R...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbTQe...

Good technical infos:
http://www.polynominal.com/korg-m3r/

Oh, it seems that the RE1 programmer can be used with following devices:
KORG A1
KORG M3r
KORG 03r/w
KORG wavedrum (original first generation)"

Surachai : MNR005: Shared System Series & Form Volume II

Two upcoming releases from Surachai of TRASH_AUDIO. MNR005: Shared System Series was composed with the Make Noise Shared System. Form Volume II details further below.

"MNR005 is scheduled to ship around 1/15/15.

Mastered for vinyl by Audible Oddities, etched into high quality master lacquers made by SAE Mastering, and shipped to URP for pressing. The result is a high fidelity 7″ clear vinyl record. Printed using a hand-cranked letterpress called the Vandercook 4. Plays at 45 RPM.

Aeon / Belial are vinyl only tracks - Celestial, Daemon, Ephemera are outtakes from the Shared System sessions and are included as a download. Aeon / Belial (MNR005) is the fifth and last installation of Make Noise Records: Shared System Series 1.

Includes unlimited streaming of MNR005: Shared System Series via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more."

"Pre-order of Form Volume II. You get 4 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it's released.

Includes Videos of Form Thirty, Form Thirty-Two, Form Thirty-Four, and Form Thirty-Five."

Doepfer A116 VC Waveform Processor- Modulation Effects Pt. 1

Published on Dec 11, 2014 Raul's World of Synths

"Continued exploration of the Doepfer A116 Waveform Processor. In this video we look at a few modulation patches with simple waveforms. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

All parts:

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Fairlight Vintage CMI (Series 1) Synthesizer Sampler System

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Update via Monkey in the comments: That's a IIx not a I. Most series I's were upgraded to later specs so those are incredibly rare. I doubt there are more than a few working ones in existance. I've played all versions I, II, III and 30a. The 30a didn't blow me away but the I, II, and III all sound different but equally amazing. I'd love to own any of them!


Auction description: "This classic museum piece is the first model of the very first digital sampler yet built so advanced that it's still prized today.

Create the unique sounds produced by many famous musicians with this retro instrument. Here are some descriptions and reviews:

'The Fairlight CMI is a keyboard ... which was one of the most prominent synths of the early- and mid-'80s and set the agenda for the way 'ordinary' synths would later develop. Sampling, graphic sequencers, multi-timbrality, software-based synthesis and the concept of the 'workstation' can all be traced back to this instrument.

Coming from Australia, a country not known for producing synthesizers, this was the keyboard that broke all the established rules, even down to its color!

Consisting of several large (cream-colored) parts plus loads of cables.. It has been used by The Cars, Paul McCartney Stevie Wonder, David Gilmour, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Fleetwood Mac,Jean-Michel Jarre, Heaven 17, Hardfloor, ABC, Hall & Oates, the Buggles, Supertramp, Thomas Dolby, Jon Astley, Michael Jackson, Yes, Trevor Horn (Art of Noise), Geoff Downes, Vince Clarke (Yazoo), Peter Gabriel, , Devo, Julian Lennon,, Elvis Costello, Scritti Politti, Starship, Teddy Riley, Brian Wilson, Foreigner, Madonna, Debbie Gibson, Jane Child, Eurythmics, Mike Oldfield, Prince, OMD, Steve Winwood, John Paul Jones, Queen, Keith Emerson, Alan Parsons,, B-52's, Pet Shop Boys, Soul II Soul, and Stewart Copeland. The Fairlight is a standalone Music Production Center and is rivaled only by the NED Synclavier. The Fairlight is a historical, prized piece of Vintage Digital Synthesizer and Sampler technology. It still holds up today, over twenty years later and is still a high quality and professional instrument. Uniquely useful to hardcore synth programmers, musicians, sound designers, film composers and Vintage Synth collectors.'

'An incredible sampler with 28 megabytes or more of memory! Full 73 note velocity sensitive keyboards. Complete synthesis and editing of digitally sampled sounds. Three different on-board SMPTE Sequencers and storage to various disk mediums. The processor itself is housed in a 24" module. It was also the first digital sampler to hit the market back in 1979 and has endured throughout the eighties and nineties. The sampler is the heart of the Fairlight. It's a 16-bit resolution digital sampler with variable sample-rates up to 100kHz! Original Fairlight models used two standard 8 bit 6800 processors with 32khz sampling resolution. As for sequencing, there are three sophisticated methods. There's CAPS (Composer, Arranger, Performer Sequencer), an 80-track polyphonic sequencer. The complicated MCL (Music Composition Language) is like a text-based step time sequencer. And finally the Rhythm Sequencer which functions like a classic drum-machine style sequencer.'"

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Sequential PROPHET 600 Analogue Synthesizer!☆ w/ Teensy CPU SN 1573

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"This already great sounding twin VCO analogue synthesizer benefits from having the incredible GliGli/Teesy CPU and firmware upgrade installed. This has turned the Prophet 600 into a truly amazing polysynth...it easily competes with the Prophet 5 and in my view actually sounds nicer...I've always prefered them sonically even before the upgrade..but now this synth is on a whole new level! Super fast enevelopes, super high pot resolution(no stepping), fully MIDI control..plus a whole host of new sonic possiblities!

Prophet 600 Manual, GliGli Upgrade manual and power lead all included. Comes loaded up with all the original factory presets as described in the manual!

It has also been serviced and calibrated for sale and is ready to go. No scratchy pots or leaking caps or anything else and All features work fully and have been thoroughly checked, including all foot-switch operations."

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Red Roland Sh-101

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Feedback and Adrenalin

Published on Dec 11, 2014 Wein Glas

"Thanks a lot to Don and Roger for their wonderful instruments.

IMHO the AdrenaLinn seems to be the perfect partner for the Music Easel. And I didn't even use the drums!

From the album: https://weinglas.bandcamp.com/album/t..."

JOMOX AIRBASE-99 // Assorted Drum Kits Pt. 1

Published on Dec 11, 2014 LESINDES

"Triggering the JOMOX AIrbase 99 with CLAVIA NORD MODULAR G2 pattern sequencers."

Primal Audio FM4 Synth For iPad Now Available

iTunes: FM4

Video and audio demos previously posted here. FM, of course, stands for frequency modulation. One thing I like about this app is you can clearly see the routing of the oscillators on screen when you change them, helping you understand how each FM mapping impacts the character of sound.

"Intro offer: $0.99 throughout December!

DISCLAIMER: MIDI is not working. Apple is currently reviewing an updated version that adresses this and other minor issues, which will be available next week.

FM4 is a four operator FM synthesizer for iPad. Modelled on the popular DX series from the 1980s FM4 provides the same gritty sound, with a modern interface, and without being bound by the limitations of the original units.

Every aspect of the hardware — from envelope curves to sine-table sizes and quantisation errors to digital-to-analogue converters — has been meticulously analysed, in order to recreate the raw and dirty sound of the original units.

The interface of FM4 has been carefully thought-out and is simple and intuitive, yet powerful — with every parameter being available on a single page. No menus, tabs, or jumping from page to page.

FM4 is capable of producing a multitude of sounds, ranging from punchy basses, crystal-clear bells, and lush pads, to organic textures, striking drums, and piercing leads.

Features:

- Four operators configurable in eight different routings
- Three sound engines modelled on 1980s hardware units
- Eight waveforms derived from classic FM synths
- 2x, 3x, and 4x polyphonic unison
- Tempo-syncable arpeggiator with up, down, up-down, and random patterns
- Microtuning with eight different temperaments
- Supports Inter-App Audio, background audio, and MIDI over bluetooth (support for Audiobus is coming)
- Up to 24 voices of polyphony
- Presets can be imported/exported through iTunes

All product names used are trademarks of their respective owners, and reference to these here in no way constitutes an association or affiliation with Primal Audio. All trademarks are solely used to identify the products whose sound was studied during the development of FM4."

OK Go + littleBits = Toaster Synth

Published on Dec 11, 2014 littleBits TV

littleBits synth kits on eBay

"In preparation for their most recent album release, “Hungry Ghosts,” OK Go put together a Pledge Music campaign to share their process and raise money by providing unique experiences for fans. This ranged from personal art critiques to disposable cameras filled with tour photos to a customized synthesizer.

littleBits + OK Go came up with an instrument comprised of bits from the Synth Kit [made in partnership with Korg] and the littleBits library at large. The concept was originally a remixable music box. Essentially a song from the new album that could be played back from our Arduino module. Different song sections could be played in various orders and the timbre and shape of the sounds could be manipulated by the user.

Make your own rad synthstrument with the Synth Kit at http://littlebits.cc/kits/synth-kit. Learn more about this collaboration at http://littlebits.cc/ok-go"

Random Bitz Shruthi Test #1

Uploaded on Dec 10, 2014 Giuliano Cantini

"It's alive!"

via @jkant76, via Random Bitz where you'll find more pics.

"Maker's Notes:
1. Pay close attention to the resistors' color codes, we are trapped once, (luckily) with the digital control board
2. Be careful not to cut too much or too little the pins to connect the two boards
3. Mounting LCD avoiding contacts with the digital board is the most complicated part, we put an insulation in between for safety (clipping of an anti-shock sachet)
4. To calibrate the analog filter I recommend using a spectrum analyzer (we used this one).
5. Pay attention to the choice of the power supply, ripple is your enemy.
6. To start the test tone and the internal sequencer push the dial knob for 1 second (and not the s1 button as written on the quick-start guide)

A very nice sounding & looking little box, and a lot of fun making it! :-)"

BugBrand Modular - December 11, 2014 [Cut 2]

Published on Dec 11, 2014 batchas

"SEQ1 Sequencer hub + SEQ1X Sequencer slave + CLK2A Divisions + CLK3A Triple logic gate + UTL6B Active switches = clock & sequencing
E350 Morphing Terrarium + PRC3A State variable filter = synth sound
SYN2B Quad sine = bass drum
PRC2B Noise crusher = claps
PRC1 PT delay = effect
CTL2 Joystick for delay time control + switching"

KORG Polysix "4-Pole"

"(c)2014 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound

all sounds: KORG Polysix Analog Synthesizer (1982)
drums: KORG KR-55B
recording: multi-track without Midi
fx: delay & reverb"

Experimental ½ Hour - Episode L: BYOB Part II with Twin Braids

Experimental ½ Hour - Episode L: BYOB Part II with Twin Braids from Experimental Half-Hour on Vimeo.

Dual DSI Tempests.

"Experimental ½ Hour - Episode L:
BYOB Part II with Twin Braids
Episode 50
experimentalhalfhour.com

Twin Braids: https://soundcloud.com/twinbraids

Filmed on location at
Werkartz, Los Angeles, CA
Thursday, September 25, 2014

This video was part of BYOB LA III curated in collaboration with WOAH and Shelley Holcomb.
http://woahis.us

What is BYOB?

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New Meta Sequencer Eurorack Module by Microbe Modular

Published on Dec 11, 2014 clone45a6

"Upcoming Meta Sequencer - a compact CV sequencer - from Microbe Modular."

via Microbe Modular, thread on Muff's

"I'm extremely pleased to announce the upcoming release of the Meta Sequencer by Microbe Modular. The Meta Sequencer is a compact CV sequencer. Step editing is intuitive and requires no menus. Advanced settings are managed using a 'flat' menu system.

Basic features:

Easy sequence editing using two rotary encoders with two corresponding numeric displays. The top encoder selects the sequence step. The bottom encoder selects the value.
Clock input and manual push-button
Reset input and manual push-button.
12 bit CV output
Three way switch to select between Playback Mode / Edit Mode / Settings Mode.
All sequence and settings information is immediately stored in non-volatile ram (technically, FRAM). You don't have to worry about saving or loading..

Advanced features include:

Selectable sequence length from 1 to 64 steps. (This might be increased to 128 steps.)
Built in clock divider, from 1 to 512.
Output quantization (optional) - 16 different musical scales available.
Sequence Randomize / Clear functions


Even more advanced features:

"Drift" settings (percentage and amount) - allows the sequence values to drift from their original values. The drift amounts do not affect the underlying sequence and are reset when the sequence is reset. Great for slowly evolving CV output.
"Slip" setting (percentage) - Sets the sequencer "slippage", which is a percentage chance of the playback sequencer NOT stepping when it normally would.
"Hold" setting (optional) - Applies a Sample & Hold to the sequence output based on a gate pattern derived from the hold setting (0-255). I'll explain this in greater detail later, but it's pretty cool.
All advanced settings can be active simultaneously.

Technical Specifications

Width: 6HP
Runs off either the +/-12V supply only, or a combination of +/-12V and 5V supplies, selectable via a jumper in the rear. Unlike the Equation Composer, no +5 volt supply is required.
Typical current requirements: 80mA.

Price and availability:

Unknown. We're building this module to be as affordable as possible. It'll probably be ready around March 2015.
Front panel design still pending "

Rare Vintage Movement MCS-2 Drum Computer for Sale

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" Up for auction is one of the rarest drum machines out there! Made famous by the Eurythmics, Thompson Twins and Thomas Dolby, the Movement is a true "drum computer" in that all sequencing is done on a modified home PC that triggers external analog and digital drum sounds. Each sound card contains both analog synth drum type sounds (think Simmons) and gritty digital samples (like the Linn drum)

There were only about 35 of these made, and there are very few in existence these days. Of those that are still around (perhaps less than 10), most probably don't work. I am guessing there are only probably 1 or 2 of these in the US at most.

Although the software is not loading correctly on this particular unit, all drum sounds can be triggered from the front panel buttons OR they can be sequenced using an external sequencer (there are trigger inputs for all sounds). The sequencer was pretty basic anyway, so using an external sequencer is definitely the easiest way to go. This makes it totally useable in a modern studio.

This is a piece of vintage electronic equipment and so it is being sold totally "as-is" and there will be no returns. Although it is fairly robust and should work upon arrival, I make no guarantees that it will. Anyone buying it should be prepared to deal with a partly non-working unit.

Don't miss your chance to grab an extremely rare piece of music history!"

This one in via MV.

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Custom Roland TR-606 (Decay mods, Ind. outs, Quicksilver CPU upgrade)

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See all items from this seller here.

"Up for grabs is my custom 606. The unit was originally restored and modded by Diabolical Devices. The mod adds tone controls for Bass Drum and Snare (can provide more specifics), individual outputs, and Custom Leds (see pics). This unit was then sent to Social Entropy for Quick Silver CPU installation.

Its kinda awkward pricing custom units like this to begin with, and I am emotionally attached to this one (it's a badass), so I am open for discussion on price, but please consider the following when making offers:

Cost of stock 606, Diabolical Devices Mod/Restoration, Quicksilver OS CPU and Midi install (adds both usb and din midi to the 606, both available simultaneously and can be used in conjunction with the normal trigger outs)

For those interested, I will provide more specifics and soun1150d examples on DD mods, but to get a feel for teh QS CPU just check the videos on youtube please."

Blue Lantern Modules 4 Track Gate Sequencer Eurorack Module

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via this auction, via MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS

"This is not a production unit, but a one-off creation that i ended up purchasing from BL here on ebay, so no manual though the operation is very straightforward.

4ch Gate Sequencer with Clock In, Thru, and Reset. Each channel has it's own gate output, there is also a gate out (seen at the top left) that outputs on the 1 of every bar. Also has a manual reset button (big yellow one) that you can use to add some interesting variations to your pattern on the fly, rolls, etc."

Innerclock Sync-Gen IILS Eurorack Module : Modular Synth

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"Purchased new from Muff Wiggler less than two months ago, close as you can get to brand new and ships with Box, Manual, etc. If you need tight timing that doesn't alter, trqacking modular to daw, this thing will literally blow you away with the tight timing, this one will be missed :)
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precision tempo-grid and sample-accurate modular synthesizer to daw synchronisation system

the sync-gen iils package includes:
sync-gen iils eurorack daw sync interface module with:-
1 x sync-gen ii clock pulse input (switchcraft 1/4" ts)
1 x sync-gen ii transport pulse input (switchcraft 1/4" ts)
9 x simultaneous rhythmic division pulse outputs (1/8" mini jack - 5ms/+5vdc)
1 x selectable dual triplet division pulse output (1/8" mini jack - 5ms/+5vdc)
8 x precision rhythmic division invert toggle switches
1 x dedicated reset pulse output (1/8" mini jack - 5ms/+5vdc)
1 x phase synchronous din-sync output
1 x phase synchronous midi clock output
13 x leds for input signal, trigger and reset outputs and tempo/bpm count

sync-gen ii software installer (vst/au/efx/rtas) win/osx - 32/64 bit
operation manual
euro power ribbon"

Sonic LAB: Moog Sub 37 Review

Published on Dec 11, 2014 sonicstate

"Moog's new affordable mono seems to be the bee's knees. We take a look at the SUB 37 Tribute edition.
For review notes: http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2014/1..."

Inside Radel Tambura

Published on Dec 11, 2014 Edward Jones

"Me having a bit of a hack around inside my Indian Tabla Drum Machine."

Korg MS-20 Kit Analog Synthesizer Keyboard

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XILS Vocoder 5000 Set to Arrive December 17th - EMS Style Vocoder

"The XILS Vocoder 5000, a new plug-in for Windows and Mac OS X offering an 'Authentic Analog Vocoder simulation and beyond'

Features :

Authentic emulation of the most complex Analog Vocoder ever produced
Organic and realistic sound with clear and understandable Vocoding
Hundreds of midi automatable parameters
Frequency Bands Pin Matrix, genuine analog oscillators, 0df Filters, Pitch Shifter
The true sound of analog Vocoders, and much more

Pricing TBA.
ETA December 17th 2014"

Error Instruments fertas -1 soundart synth

Published on Dec 11, 2014 paul tas

"markus strohlein how to use fertas -1 soundart synth"

markus strohlein how to use fertas -1 soundart synth part 2

phon61 Korg Poly 61 & logan Piano String Synthesiser for Kontakt 5

Published on Dec 10, 2014 SPFXsynthesisers

"Kontakt 5.2.1 and higher instrument based on the Korg Poly 61.
Lots of waveforms samples from the real synth and placed in a easy t use custom user interface.
Lots of 80's bass/strings/pads/stabs/keys all with that Poly 61 sound. Available from www.synthmagic.co.uk
User interface graphics by Anders Hedstrom/Kontakt programming Stephen Porter."

logan Piano String Synthesiser for Kontakt 5

Published on Dec 10, 2014

"Logan Piano string synthesiser for Kontakt 5.2.1"

Analog Modular Synthesizer Project 05 - Hanging Rock

Published on Dec 10, 2014 rakershine

"Steve Averill takes a chance to play some music on his Modular Synthesizer. An interpretation of the theme in 'Picnic at Hanging Rock'. Simple use of split keyboard and 2 separate patches."

Synthpop Backing Track

Published on Dec 10, 2014 ikjoyce

"Apologies for the overdriven audio!

Full track (with better audio!) here: https://soundcloud.com/ikjoyce/synthp..."