MATRIXSYNTH: 6/1/15


Tuesday, June 30, 2015

An Interview with Gur Milstein of Tiptop Audio on Art + Music + Technology

Art + Music + Technology has a podcast interview up with Gur Milstein of Tiptop Audio. The following is the intro followed by a link to the mp3 if you want to grab it for the road. Be sure to check out the ret of Art + Music + Technology for more.

"I've always been a huge fan of Tiptop Audio's products: from their rock-solid Z3000 oscillator, to the center-of-my-universe Station 252 case, to the simple elegance of the Stackable cables, I've always found their products to be reliable, artful and best-of-class. I've also always wondered about the person behind this stuff, because it was clearly an interesting person.

Wow, what an understatement. Gur Milstein was super enthusiastic about being on the podcast, and we got a chance to run through his history as well as his design process. And, as part of the process, I came to further respect him - and be charmed by his friendliness. This interview is one of my favorites, because I started off not really knowing the person, and ending up developing a friendship with a person I really respect.

If you want to check out Gur's work, please jump over to tiptopaudio.com and check it out!

Enjoy!

Direct download: podcast_085_GMilstein.mp3"

Oberheim Matrix 12 SN 55405 Refurbished by Syntaur on MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS

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Not in a Taxi !


Published on Jun 30, 2015

"Just having a Blast with these monsters. Live Jamming"

Moog Sub 37, DSI MoPho x4 & KORG KAOSS Pad.

Animodule TikTok and XXX_OR PCBs


http://www.animodule.com

75 Voice Waldorf Micro Q Omega Keyboard

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"Ultra rare vintage Waldorf micro q (omega to the waldorfians) with the extra dsp card allowing a total 75 voices on a 37 key synth."

Sequential Circuits Pro One J-Wire SN 1160

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Moog Multimoog SN 2193 Serviced at Moog Factory in 2014

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via the seller: "So the time has come to let go of this awesome beast. I recently had it professionally serviced at Moog's headquarters in Asheville back in April 2014 when I last went to Moogfest. I drove there and hand delivered it to the factory personally :) Nick Montoya was the service technician who is also a developer for their new synths... he's awesome!

This thing plays and sounds perfect! All of the knobs and switches are originals and there. Aftertouch, touch ribbon, mod wheel... everything is perfect. Cosmetically its good, not museum quality by any means but really looks pretty great. One of the wood sides has a crack that actually happened when it was shipped back to me from the servicing. The badge on the face is actually a Micromoog badge not a Multimoog badge (see pictures) if your a super particular collector nerd like myself. There is a small (NOT BY ME) cigarette burn on the face that is pictured. The graphic/decal/underlay under the knobs is peeling up on the edges some but is in good shape. It never bothered me much, but I'm sure it could be re-glued if desired but it doesn't effect its playability."

Buchla DIY 257r Dual Voltage Processor Overview Demo


Published on Jun 30, 2015 djangosfire

"A general overview and demo of the 257r Dual Voltage Processor Buchla format module. Hope this helps - Thank you! - Djangosfire"

Eurorack Module RedLine Delay


Published on Jun 30, 2015 tatsuya shinyagaito

"ユーロラックモジュラーシンセサイザー、「RedLine」のディレイモジュールのプ­ロトタイプです。ユニバーサルモジュール用のソフトウェアで実現しています。"

Karmatik sound


Published on Jun 30, 2015 rezzy blips

"Haven't uploaded for a bit been designing new ideas so here a chilled jam for you (-:"

Roland JD-Xi & Korg Electribe 2.

7 Minutes with an Ipad Synth - grit


Published on Jun 30, 2015 Synth Anatomy

"This week, I jam on grit app from Alexander Smith"

EMW - ARCADE NOISE Eurorack module - first test


Published on Jun 30, 2015 EMW Brazil

http://www.electronicmusicworks.com/

"Our new module can create almost all the noises from vintage arcade machines. Among many possible modulations to the Clock frequency and algorithm tap points, you can also PLAY the module using a square wave from a VCO to modulate the internal algorithm reset point."

Patterning : Drum Machine, coming soon from Olympia Noise Co.


Published on Jun 30, 2015 Olympia Noise Co.

via Olympia Noise Co.:

"We are very pleased to announce the near arrival of our newest app, Patterning.

Patterning is an inspiring new drum machine coming soon from Olympia Noise Co. As beautiful as it is powerful, Patterning is a deep and flexible sample-based drum machine unlike any you’ve encountered before. With its elegant circular interface, Patterning transforms the iPad into a serious tool for beat-making.

Subscribe to our newsletter and be the first to hear when Patterning hits the AppStore!

Create dynamic drum patterns with the swipe of a finger. Make evolving, poly-metric rhythms, four-on-the-floor dance party jams, or laid back R&B grooves. Use Patterning’s independent loop settings to explore untapped rhythmic possibilities. Automate parameters to create intricate & complex beats. Arrange patterns on the timeline to construct songs. Use the built-in effects--delay, reverb, distortion, and 3- band EQ--to add atmosphere, shimmer and noise. Connect to other apps with Audiobus, Inter-App Audio, and MIDI.

Patterning comes loaded with classic drum machine samples as well as exclusive drum kits created and curated by contemporary producers and musicians. For the independent producer, it’s easy to import samples for custom kits.

With an extensive and uncommon feature set, Patterning redefines what an iOS drum machine can be.

Available summer 2015."

korgernism


Published on Jun 30, 2015 zack dagoba

"A study on the Korg PS3100, in the Minimalist vein. See http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.... for more"

XS Synthesizer Tips and Tricks: creating dark sounds


Published on Jun 30, 2015 FutureRetroSynths

"XS Tips and Tricks:
By user request, we attempt to show some of the darker sounds the XS is capable of.
Be sure to watch the full series of XS Tips and Tricks tutorials to get the most out of your XS synthesizer."

Ladik D-333 ROM sample player


Published on Jun 30, 2015 RuprechtM

"D-333 ROM player prototype on table, 002 CASIO1 soundbank set.
www.ladik.eu
Prototype has bad name :) and not working trigger LED :)"

Doepfer A110-4 QZVCO Thru Zero Vco, first try +M15 sinus


Published on Jun 30, 2015 DavidH

"+QMMG maths lpg
cross linear modulation 110-4//M15"

doepfer a110-4 tz + mutable instruments tides dynamic fm

Published on Jun 30, 2015

"tides modulation goes in the qmmg vca before the lin fm input of 110-4
same envelope on the lpg and fm vca"

Fede Manfredi - Korg Monotribe Techno Jam


Published on Jun 28, 2015 fedemanfredi

"Korg Monotribe Bassline / hi hat
An1x - Lead synth
FL Studio - drums, pads, main sync
Nord electro 3 - solina w/phaser
ipad mini - FXs
Line 6 pod xt - FXs

http://soundcloud.com/fedemanfredi"

Access Virus Ti Polar Synthesizer

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ROLAND SH-101 ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

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"Beautiful Roland SH-101 analog synthesizer. This Roland looks and sounds amazing, BUT the only thing wrong with it is that the BENDER does not work properly. The bender is NOT broken, it just doesn't affect the pitch, only affects the LFO. This should be an easy fix for a keyboard tech. The synth is in outstanding cosmetic condition, even the bottom is in great condition. The keys are white, straight, and play like new. It comes from a smoke free, pet free, clean environment..."

Waldorf MicroWave XT Rack Mount Wavetable Synthesizer SN 830726305 with Original Box

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"In a 5U 19" Rack Mounting case, the Waldorf MicroWave XT is a wavetable synthesiser with 10 note polyphony and 8 part multi-timberal capabilities.

It has 256 user programmable sound programs arranged in 2 banks which can be combined in 128 Multi programs with up to 8 parts (split, layer or multi-channel) in each.

Each voice comprises 2 wavetable oscillators, ring modulator and noise generator, feeding into a mixer, two filters an amplifier and finally an effects unit. There are 2 LFOs and 4 Envelopes, an arpegiator and a modulation matrix that allows just about any parameter to be modulated by any source.

There are 96 wavetables made up from up to 64 waves per wavetable. It is possible to create your own wavetables using the built-in waves or upload your own waves via computer and a suitable editing program (not supplied).

There are 40 dedicated rotary controllers for all the most frequently used parameters and the rest can be accessed through a series of push buttons to allow editing of 4 parameters at a time through the large LCD display. This gives the best compromise between ease of use and the power of the modulation matrix.

The back panel sports 4 assignable audio outputs, PSU in, MIDI in Out and Through sockets and an audio in to allow external signals to be processed by the Microwave's sound shaping circuits.

Has V2.09 of the operating system installed.

Comes in the original box with PSU and manual."

Zvork Oberon Synthesizer for Propellerhead's Reason


Published on Jun 26, 2015 Zvork

"A presentation of some 20+ patches from the 300 of the Oberon Synthesizer factory sound bank. Oberon is a Rack Extension software synthesizer for Propellerhead Software's Reason DAW.
https://shop.propellerheads.se/produc..."

"The Oberon synthesizer has two oscillator sections and two filters. Each oscillator can be fed to one of the two filters or to both, in serial or parallel mode. These filters enable you to alter the timbre of your sound but are not the only mean to do so. Each oscillator can generate a number of different waves, from simple sawtooth and square to more complex metallic or robotic sounds. Each of these waves is in reality a wave sequence that can be played at different speeds.

Key Features
All the above could seem very classic if it wasn't for these following features.

Multi-point loop-able envelopes

Each of Oberon's four envelopes are defined by a user editable curve, with up to 16 points. These envelopes are furthermore loop-able, between the start and sustain point, with a tempo synchronization option.

Editable waves

There are two editable waves, or wave sequences, that the user can customize. For each of these wave sequences, two editable curves let you draw the shape of the start and end waveforms of the sequence.

Editable Filter response curves

n Oberon, the filters don't have predefined modes such as low pass, high pass or comb. Instead you define the filter response yourself, again with an editable curve. Each filter response can morph between two curves for even more dramatic and changing effects.

X-Morph between oscillators

This special feature lets you smoothly morph between two sound sources, potentially of different pitches and timbre. Morph between a pitch downed version of the same oscillator or between oscillator 1 and oscillator 2 for original transitions. The morphing effect can also be masked for certain portions of the spectrum if, for instance, you want to apply the character of one sound source solely to the high frequencies.

Unison and Octave virtual voices

To fatten your sounds, each oscillator can be virtually duplicated up to 8 times with a pitch detune. After that, if this isn't enough, another virtual copy of the resulting sound can be added to your final sound mix at an octave higher. As the term “virtual copy” coins, all this is extremely efficient on your CPU.

Timbre bend

If you are in need of metallic inharmonic sounds, this is the functionality you need. With it you can quickly bend your sound to mimic highly rigid strings, bells or quirky buzzes, in a predictable way.

Separate voice audio and gate outputs

On the back panel you will find 8 separate outputs for both stereo audio and CV gate. Individual voices can be distributed among these outputs.

Patches

Oberon comes with over 300 patches in all categories."

NIIO analog ROOM Unboxing & Introduction Demo


Published on Jun 30, 2015 NIIO analog

"Unboxing and introduction to the capabilities of ROOM."

XS Synthesizer + Orb Tips and Tricks: Dual Glide plus LFO sequencers & sequences with a MIDI keyboard


Published on Jun 30, 2015 FutureRetroSynths

"XS Tips and Tricks:
Learn some neat tricks you can do with the Orb and XS including creating different glide times for each oscillator. Don't have a sequencer? Learn how you can create a simple one using the LFO in the XS and a MIDI controller keyboard.
Be sure to watch the full series of XS Tips and Tricks tutorials to get the most out of your XS synthesizer."

XS Synthesizer Tips and Tricks: Transposing Orb sequences with a MIDI keyboard

Published on Jun 30, 2015

"XS Tips and Tricks:
For all those who always wished the Orb could transpose its patterns using a MIDI keyboard, we show you one trick to get the same results. And also show a way that you can change the oscillator keyboard scaling to achieve alternative tunings, or create discord between the two oscillators.
Be sure to watch the full series of XS Tips and Tricks tutorials to get the most out of your XS synthesizer."

XS Synthesizer Tips and Tricks: Understanding accented envelopes and velocity


Published on Jun 30, 2015 FutureRetroSynths

"XS Tips and Tricks:
In this video we go over the special accented envelopes in the XS, for you to better understand their interactive qualities, as well as the different uses for velocity in general.
Be sure to watch the full series of XS Tips and Tricks tutorials to get the most out of your XS synthesizer."

Curetronic Modular vs. OP-1 (Ambient Noise Synthesizer Jam) #TTNM


Published on Jun 30, 2015 The Tuesday Night Machines

"I'm moving apartments at the moment, so my gear is all packed away ... apart from the OP-1 and the Curetronic modules which have just arrived in the mail :D Here's a little battle between them.

Questions or comments? Go ahead and post them below! :) Thanks for watching! Check out my channel for more Synthesizer Music.

Gear used:
- Curetronic 5U/MU Modular Synth (with Curetronic VCO, VCO Light & Stonehenge Filter)
- Teenage Engineering OP-1

Filmed with a GoPro Hero 4."

Error Instruments Fax (Fax Machine Based Eurorack Module) & Kalimba - Video 53


Published on Jun 30, 2015 paul tas

Watch your ears / audio levels on this one. The Fax is Error Instruments first eurorack module, followed by the Kalimba. See the Error Instruments channel at the bottom of this post for previous posts.

Dub Royale


Published on Jun 30, 2015 Rychard Cooper

"(A Real-Time Remix) by Rychard Cooper
2015"

Peter Zinovieff interview 2015


Published on Jun 30, 2015 ED電音頻道 E.D.Music Channel

"Copyright: E.D. Music Co.
Special thanks: Peter Zinovieff, Dave Skipper, Kenichi Hata
BGM: Timmy Lok (using iVCS3 app)"

Follow up to Peter Zinovieff electronic music lecture at TFoM Japan, 2015 (in English and Japanese)

AIRA Modular Customizer for iOS


Roland has just released AIRA Modular Customizer for iOS on iTunes: AIRA Modular Customizer - Roland Corporation

The app is free and will let you explore their upcoming modules, minus audio of course,  the app is meant to re-program the AIRA modules:

"With AIRA Modular Customizer you can fully re-program the internal signal path of Roland AIRA Modular effects. Compatible with TORCIDO, BITRAZER, DEMORA and SCOOPER, the AIRA Modular Customizer lets you re-patch an array of virtual sub-modules for complete control of each effect's signal path.

- Flexible and infinite signal path
You can fully customize the internal signal path of AIRA Modular effects with an array of virtual sub-modules. Saving and recalling patches is possible in realtime and you can even share patches with other AIRA Modular effect users.

- Variable virtual sub-modules
AIRA Modular effects include 15 virtual sub-modules with more available through future expansion.
They include:
LFO, ADSR, NOISE, SAMPLE & HOLD, RING MOD, FILTER 6 dB, FILTER 12 dB, TONE, AMP, MIXER, STEREO MIXER, CURVE CONV, GATE DIVIDER, TRIG TO CV DELAY TIME, MIDI CLOCK TO GATE

- Re-patch via audio signal
Connect the headphone jack of your tablet to the REMOTE IN jack on any AIRA modular effect module and you can customize the signal path in realtime. Make sure to set the volume level of your mobile device to maximum.

Please note the maximized volume level of your mobile gear.

*Compatible models: TORCIDO, BITRAZER, DEMORA, SCOOPER
*Make sure your model is updated with the most current system program. The latest system program and setup instruction can be found at the support pages at www.roland.com."

electro lobotomy pattern sequencer test


Published on Jun 30, 2015 electro lobotomy

"4051 data selector pushed around by 3 clock sources, derived from a 4040 ripple counter or external source. Puts out CV and trigger pulses.
Now in my etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/23878809..."

Synth Magic Vector X Volume 3


Published on Jun 30, 2015 SPFXsynthesisers

"Following on from Vector X volume 1 and 2 is our new Prophet VS library of sounds. A totally new batch of custom sounds made on a real Prophet VS and then sampled. This collection provides many new VS textures, VS pads, twisting and shifting vectors, ambient drifts and atmospheres.
2.5GB of samples compressed using NI's lossless compression and placed under the control of the Vector X custom interface.
Custom interface designed by saintjohnbaxter: Sampling/Kontakt scripting by Synth Magic.
www.synthmagic.co.uk"

Roland TB-303 Bass Line Analog Synthesizer

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"This instrument was given away by retailers when it was first released in 1982, until electronic musicians discovered how to exploit its potential for spontaneous creativity. Today, it is one of the most loved instruments in the world."

Future Retro Zillion Sequencer SN Z0153 with Original Box

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"The Zillion is a single track algorithmic MIDI sequencer based on the principles of the Triadex Muse. The Muse used counters and a shift register to generate more than a million musical melodies.

The Zillion expands on these ideas to add more features and functionality, providing a zillion possibilities for you to discover.

There are 16 operating modes. These include Playback, Tempo, Swing, Direction, Loop, Transpose, Scale, Scale Program, Melody, Rhythm, Velocity, Theme, Shift Register, MIDI OUT, MIDI IN, and Sync.

PLAYBACK
The Playback mode allows you to Stop, Start, Restart, Pause, and Manually Step through a sequence.

TEMPO
The Tempo mode allows you to set the rate the sequence will play back at. The tempo can range from 25-250 BPM. Four hot keys allow you to set and instantly jump from one tempo to another, or can also be changed gradually.

SWING
Swing adds a human feel by delaying the start of every other note by a set percentage. The swing range is from 50-75%. Four hot keys allow you to set and instantly jump from one swing value to another, or can also be changed gradually.

DIRECTION
Four consectutive directions can be entered to determine if the internal counters will increment or decrement, causing a pattern to play forwards or backwards each time a loop point is reached.

LOOP
A loop point will cause the internal counters ro reset, limiting the number of steps a pattern will play before repeating. The loop point can range from 1-16 beats, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64 bars, or can also be set to free-running. Four hot keys allow you to set and instantly jump from one point point to another, or can also be changed gradually..

TRANSPOSE
Sequences can be transposed by up to 36 semitones within the Transpose mode. Four hot keys allow you to set and instantly jump from one transpose value to another, or can also be changed gradually..

SCALE
There are 99 Scales that determine what notes the sequencer can generate. Scales 1-16 are presets, while scales 17-99 are user definable. Four hot keys allow you to set and instantly jump from one scale to another, or can also be gradually changed.

SCALE PROGRAM
User scales can be programmed with the Zillion's front panel controls, or using any MIDI controller keyboard. Each scale holds eight pitch values. You can also think of these scales as simple 8-step sequences that can then be "remixed" by the sequencer algorithms. A global tranpose feature is also included in this mode, where any MIDI controller keyboard can be used to tranpose sequences.

MELODY
In the Melody mode you can select up to four sources to determine the melody being generated. These sources include counters, shift register outputs, or can also be set simply on or off.

RHYTHM
In the Rhythm mode you can select up to two sources to determine the rhythm being generated. These sources include counters, shift register outputs, or can also be set simply on or off. Rhythms generated will include note-off, note-on (50% duration), note-on (100% duration), or 32nd notes. In addition there is a Rhythm Density value ranging from 0-255. This parameter determines how complex or full the rhythm will be. There are also 3 possible GateTypes to further determine what types of rhythms are generated.

Alesis Andromeda A6

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STS/Serge "Creature V2" & "Gator with PS2a Power Supply

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"One of our most popular M-class pairings for electro-funk beat generation and top end sonics for both live performance and studio environment compositions.

This fine instrument comes complete, housed in its 2.5" deep 'low profile' M-boat and with a [PS2A] low-noise linear Power Supply including a line voltage selector switch.

‘CREATURE V2’ M-CLASS #1: (listed from left to right as laid out on the panel - totaling 7”)

1. Cross-Fader (2x1) XFAD 1 "
2. Extended Range VC ‘Q’ Filter VCFQ(X) 2 "
3. VC TimeGen Oscillator TGO 2 "
4. Smooth/Stepped Generator SSG 2 "


‘GATOR’ M-CLASS #2: (listed from left to right as laid out on the panel - totaling 7”)
VC TimeGen Clock TGC 2 "
Divide by 'N' Comparator NCOM 1 "
Pulse Divider PDIV 1 "
Boolean Logic BLOG 2 "
Cross-Fader (2x1) XFAD 1 "

STS/Serge "Sequencer /A" & "Creature V2"

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"All you need to make great live tracks in your studio !!

~ Powerfully dense Control Set with Top Level Sonics and Dynamic Range ~

-- Comes with PS2A Power Supply along with a Lo-Profile "M-boat" and integrated Power 'Obelisk' Distribution --

~Fully Tested & Calibrated to STS rigorous Standards !

‘CREATURE V2’ M-CLASS #1: (listed from left to right as laid out on the panel - totaling 7”)
Cross-Fader (2x1) XFAD 1 "
Extended Range VC ‘Q’ Filter VCFQ(X) 2 "
VC TimeGen Oscillator TGO 2 " w/ ‘Signal IN’ banana jack and 'Cycle' Switch
Smooth/Stepped Generator SSG 2 "

‘SEQUENCER /A’ M-CLASS #2: (listed from left to right as laid out on the panel - totaling 7”)

Sequencer (8x2) SEQ8 4 "
Active Processor ACPR 1 "
Time Generator /Clock TGC 2 "

Just a few of the features available for patching:

~ VC Cross-Fading of Sequencer rows, including VC interpolation time of their stepped voltage outputs via VC Bi-directional Slew

~ Wide range Oscillator(s) and VC Multi-pass Output filter w/ VC of 'Q' and trigger INPUT for powerful drum and bass articulation

~ VC stepped generator featuring Sample and Hold and VC Smooth generator that can be used as a LFO or as a second Filter set

~ Wide range VC Clock capable of gating the sequencer up into the audio range for use as a multi-point timbre varying Oscillator

~ Excellent set of VCAs providing top level sonic performance with the lowest noise and highest dynamic range for the best sonics"

Blue Lantern Millipede VCF Prototype


Published on Jun 30, 2015 Flavio Mireles

"This is my new vcf. You can mix your own poles to create custom band pass, high pass, notches, and lowpass curves."

Blue Lantern Hot Rails Pro Demos


Published on Jun 30, 2015 Flavio Mireles

"Slope Detector used from the Hot Rails Pro. Triangle core vco's are using the sync to provide unique tones and melody."

Playlist:
Hot Rails Pro Demo
slope action, Hot Rails Pro

Blue Lantern Asteroid Mini Synth sequenced by a Mini Note Computer


Published on Jun 30, 2015 Flavio Mireles

Analogue Solutions Leipzig-S Synthesizer : Bass Detonation


Published on Jun 30, 2015 Analogue Solutions

Analogue Solutions Leipzig-S Percussion and Drums


Published on Jun 30, 2015 Analogue Solutions

"making electronic percussion using Leipzig-S analogue synth."

Analogue Solutions Leipzig-S Percussion and Drums Part 2

1986 German Kurzweil 250 Ad


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GOLT! The Goblins of West End (Modular Synthesizer, ARP Axxe, Jomox XBASE)


Published on Jun 30, 2015 GOLT !

"A demo of my newly built System X Filter (Roland 100m Filter clone by Frequency Central). It's also the first time I've used the ARP Axxe in a track."

Smomid Educational Talk Updates


Two new videos added to this post.

Somatic Responses Live Modular Rig


Published on Jun 30, 2015 sonicstate

"Recorded at Cymru Beats 2015 - we spoke to the brothers Healy about their new modular live setup"

The making of MFOS Soundlab


Published on Jun 30, 2015 Vlaca X

"The making of MFOS Soundlab Mini

http://vlaca-synth.blogspot.hu/p/soun...

Music:
MFOS Soundlab + Alesis nanoverb.

Improvisations and seqs controlled by Logic9."

Ensoniq Mirage DMS-1 (1986) Part 1


Published on Jun 30, 2015 Ignacio Marty

http://nacho.systenova.com

Part 2 here

Monday, June 29, 2015

New Mixfood Unison Xs Sample-based Synth for Propellerhead's Reason


Published on May 30, 2015 MixfoodMusic

Playlist:
Mixfood UnisonXs Demo
Mixfood UnisonXs Demo 2
Mixfood Unison Xs Presets Demo version 1 0 0



via Propellerhead:

"Mixfood Unison Xs contains 1100 different waveforms. Standard waveforms include Sine, InverseSine, Triangle, Square and Saw. Next to the standard waveforms Mixfood Unison Xs hosts many more crazy but usable waveforms. With 2 oscillators, each containing the same 550 waveforms many different sounds can be created. Each oscillator has its own controls which include: level, shape and tone control. Both oscillators are routed through the effects and the LFO. After that a filter and amp envelope add more control to the synth. On the master output an extra filter is added for the finishing touch. A Sub-Oscillator is added for extra depth!

Use the Unison with Stereo Spread for more Wow and the Pitch Drop Fx for extra Punch! It gets even better when using the EQ fx combined with the LFO, try it and you'll love it.

Mixfood Unison Xs is perfect for all music styles and can produce all kinds of different synth sounds, from deep bass to hard, sharp synth sounds.

If you flip the rack over, 6 audio outputs are revealed. The main mix, 2 "wet" audio outputs and 3 "dry" audio outputs. The "wet" audio outputs contain the processed signal of each of the 2 oscillators, the "dry" audio outputs contain the signal of the unprocessed/clean signal of each of the 2 oscillators or the sub-oscillator. This way all of the 1100 waveforms can be used! By combining Mixfood Unison Xs with all your favorite effects endless possibilities are at your fingertips.

The price is fixed at €/$19!"

Live Modular Synth Performance: "Lifepod" by P.O.B.


Published on Jun 29, 2015 Patrick OBrien

"This is the live set I put together for my modular synthesizer performance at the Analogue Haven event in Santa Monica, CA on June 26, 2015. The conditions weren't ideal to record there, so I recorded a version from my studio.

The visuals of the performance: Imagine launching a lifepod into space followed by the crew knocking back some suds, partying it up in orbit -- then suddenly aliens attack, leaving the crew unconscious. When they awaken, they're helpless -- as the lifepod floats out into the abyss where they eventually die. TADA!

Specs:
- The atmospheric sound in the beginning is the Make Noise DPO sent to Dave Smith Instruments' Curtis Filter, leading to QuBit Electonix's RT60 reverb, coming out stereo. I used Intellijel's Planar to slowly warp between 4 different low tones as well.

- The melody in the first dance song is from the Pittsburgh OSC sent through the Korgasmatron, Grainshift, Errorbox and Freqshift and is played on the QuNexus Midi/CV controller

- The drum sounds are all from Mutable Instruments Peaks. I used two of them.

- Sequencing is done by Intellijel's Metropolis, Kilpatrick Audio's K4815, and the Make Noise Rene.

- The siren in the middle is Malekko's Noisering being CV'ed via 4ms's Quad Pingable LFO then going through Intellijel's uFold.

- The bells come from Mutable Instruments' Elements.

- The orange and red cases are from Monorocket.

No computers were used in this piece. All modular synths.

I am P.O.B. & have also established myself as obrienmedia on social media.

Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/obrienmedia
Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/obrienmedia (search hashtag #modularsynth)"

8CYLINDER Demos The New Evaton Technologies CLX Dual Clocked Logic Module



8CYLINDER describes the patch:

"CLX AND and XOr outs as FM modulation sources for Pittsburgh Generator and Intellijel Dixie [attenuated a bit before running into the Dixie Lin FM input]. In addition, CLX outputs are controlling Position on the Orgone Accumulator. The variations in sound over time in this recording are mostly from changing the rates of CLX A and B and the polarity/amount of FM'ing on each oscillator, as well as how much Position CV is being applied to the Orgone. There's a little bit of filtering, EKO, and Halls of Valhalla to liven it up."

More on the CLX module at: http://www.evatontechnologies.com/clx

Modular Wild presents Fonitronik MH11 ADC Pattern Sequencer-Audio Processing and Bitcrushing


Published on Jun 29, 2015 Modular Wild

"A continued exploration of the Fonitronik MH11 ADC Pattern sequencer. This time our demonstration focuses on how to process audio with the MH11. Sound and Video by Raul Pena"

All parts:

4K Cinema 4D Studio R16 Synthesizer Animation - "Maxon" branded Minimoog


Published on Jun 29, 2015 Hollo Rewetro

No audio. Just a 12 second clip of a "Maxon" branded Minimoog. Thought it was a good render and worth a post.

"Test 4K render using Cinema 4D Studio R16 + team render. I created a camera and lighting rig along with the synth model included with R16. From there, I rendered the animation at 4096x2160 across 7 machines. Total render time: 62 Hours. Physical RenderAdaptiveMedium Depth of field: onAmbient Occlusion: on www.mattworks.comoriginal model: glenjohnson.de"

J.S. Bach - Badinerie - Synthesizer [Korg Volca Keys]


Published on Jun 29, 2015 bagelvalley

"Electronic version of Bach's Badinerie from Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor."

Synthesizer CS-10 DSS-1 Song


Published on Jun 29, 2015 Vintage Electronic

"Lead/Melody: Yamaha CS-10

Pad/Strings: Korg DSS-1 (Jupiter 8 sample)
Pitch Blendy Bass: Korg DSS-1 (old British electric piano sample?)

Drums: Roland TR-626"

Smomid educational talk: compositional and performance techniques


Published on Jun 29, 2015 nicnut210

"The footage in this video is from January of 2015. It is an excerpt from a talk Nick Demopoulos gave at UCLA in the Music Department. Most of the talk was dedicated to ways to exploit the unique nature of his instrument to create interesting compositional to performance techniques in real time. For more information visit www.smomid.com"

Update:

Smomid demonstration: microtonal tuning and algorithmic processes

Published on Jun 30, 2015

"This is video is was recorded at Santa Monica College in May 2015. In this clip Nick Demopoulos is demonstrating how he uses several different tunings, including a microtonal 36 notes to the octave one, in a musical context. He also creates backing voices using an algorithmic process. Smomid is an acronym for string modeling midi device and is the instrument employed in this video."

Smomid talk: explanation of various tunings

Published on Jun 30, 2015

HARTMANN NEURON Synthesizer

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"This Hartmann Neuron Synthesizer is in pristine condition, looks brand new. Comes from a NON-SMOKING studio in Montreal, was previously owned by Richard Devine and Taylor Dupree of 12k record label before coming here. It has been recently professionally checked and everything works as it should.

Comes with:
1 Power cable.
2 Extra joysticks. (one is non working)
1 Belkin USB-Ethernet adapter needed to transfer your models.
1 Super usefull safety Backup Hard Drive. Gives your Hartmann Neuron a second life if something happen with the installed one.
1 Original Manual.
Lots of usefull printed documents containing technical information for how to/repairs, support, how to create and transfer your models, etc.
1 burned CD with lot's of Hartmann Neuron related stuff. Software, PDFs Documents, Pictures, Videos, etc. EVERYTHING YOU NEED! Saves you lots of time searching the web."

Orthogonal Devices ER-101 & ER-102 as a trigger sequencer


Published on Jun 29, 2015 Robotopsy Robotopsy

"Here's a short patch using the ER-101 & ER-102 as a trigger sequencer."

Fairlight Series IIX System on MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS - Demo Video

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Uploaded on Jun 29, 2015 Dylan Wahl

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"This Series IIX system is in decent but not perfect condition. There are paint blemishes and scratches. The lightpen is a Fastpoint replacement, not Fairlight original. The alphanumeric keyboard is missing, I have been using my laptop with a serial cable but am working on a USB keyboard adapter. I start having parity errors when the room temperature is above 75 degrees. It has the MuStudio SD card interface. Photos coming, in the meantime check out the video. Sorry about sound quality, it's monitoring the headphone output, through an ampex speaker, through the cell phone mic... I'll try to do another demo using my UA apollo. Offers considered, I paid $8000 in non-running condition but I think that was a little high."

Update: pics added.

Roland System 1M with Dreadbox Erebus - Patching


Published on Jun 29, 2015 GEOSynths

"Just recently picked up the Roland System 1M and a Dreadbox Erebus and wanted to see what it would be like, processing the SH2 Plug Out via the Filter of the Erebus."

https://soundcloud.com/magikroom

CAT 5 | Robert Rich


Published on Jun 29, 2015 Moog Music Inc

"Ambient musician and composer Robert Rich joins Moog Music via Skype for the latest installment of the Category 5 interview series. Named after the cables used to enable modern digital communication, the CAT 5 series offers unique insight into the architects of todays creative landscape.

Regarded as a pioneer of the ambient style, Robert's output of surrealist soundscapes and experimental exhibitions spans over three decades. Listen as Robert Rich talks candidly about his earliest musical influences, modular synthesizers and learning polyrhythm from tree frogs.

http://robertrich.com/

http://moogmusic.com/"

New Yamaha Reface Teaser - Yeah, I Play A Little Keyboard


Published on Jun 29, 2015 Yamaha Corporation of America

It's red at :22.

7 day, 20 hours and counting: https://yamahasynth.com

Follow-up to:

New Yamaha Reface Teaser Features CS80, DX7, YC-10 and CP70
Yamaha Reface Is Coming - New CS/SY Series Influenced Synth in the Works?

Matttech Modular WMD Workshop - ADSR-VCA


Published on Jun 29, 2015 DivKidMusic

http://www.wmdevices.com/

"On April 22nd 2015 Matttech Modular put on a workshop at Madlab in Manchester, UK, featuring William Mathewson from WMDevices, where he kindly demonstrated his new range of modules. These were designed in collaboration with Steady State Fate's Andrew Morelli and we got to see the much-anticipated Monolith keyboard in all its glory. William also ran through some of WMDevices' classic designs - such as the Geiger Counter, Synchrodyne and PDO mk.2.

In part 4 William takes us through the ADSRVCA module and like the rest of the videos the rest of the system is in use throughout.

Hit like and subscribe for more videos every week and check the Patreon link to see how you can support my channel.

http://www.patreon.com/divkid"

All parts here.

Creating a Patch on the Sequential Prophet 6 Analog Synthesizer


Published on Jun 29, 2015 perfectcircuitaudio

"This demo is only intended to show the process of creating a patch on the Prophet 6."

http://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/
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Oberheim OB-12 Synthesizer

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Sequential Circuits Prophet 600

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Powertran Transcendant 2000

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"Powertran Transcendant 2000 - vintage 1980s Analogue Monophonic Synthesiser in excellent physical condition. This legendary synth dates to 1980s electronic music era, and was sold in kit form, which was produced in England and designed by Tim Orr... Much of the early English 1980s electronic music was created using Powertran synthesisers.

This synth is complete except for a missing power supply, but circuit diagrams for this are available on the Internet. Also the original assembly manual and circuit diagrams are included in this sale. The synth is untested."

Moon Rise by John L Rice


Published on Jun 29, 2015 John L Rice

"One from my archives, wow, 28 years ago! Time sure flies! :-("

What you are hearing:

"In order of appearance:

The dog/wolf howls is Roland MKS-50 preset B83 ‘Dog Bark’ I used some pitch bending on it
http://www.synthmania.com/Roland%20MKS-50/Audio/Factory%20examples/B83%20DogsBark.mp3

The ‘wind’ sound I’m pretty sure is Mini Moog Model D

The sort of gong/deep bell sound is a Roland S-10 sampler with a sample I made of part of an old coffee percolator.

The strings . . . the first strings to enter are one of the Roland MKS-50 presets but though out the piece I think there are also Roland S-10 sampler strings and possibly some from a Yamaha TX81z also?

The massive bass is Mini Moog Model D of course! ;-)

The soft bell line is a Yamaha TX81z preset I think, probably from bank D (or Roland MKS-50?)

The acoustic guitar is from a Roland S-10 sampler.

The noise burst (supposed to be 'lightning crack/thunder'! ;-) is sort of interesting. This is from a modified PAiA 4750 LFO/Noise module. I was experimenting with different noise transistors and I happened to try a zener diode that was in a transistor like package. (the noise circuit only used two of the three transistor leads so the diode was try-able) I put a switch on the front panel select the normal transistor or the zener diode. And I found that by switching to the zener would cause a burst sound that would die out in a sort of random way.

The lead solo line is Yamaha TX81z preset C20 ‘Lyrisyn’

The drums are from a Roland TR-505 drum machine, played by hand via MIDI on the Roland S-10 keyboard.

I think the only effect unit I had at the time was a Yamaha SPX90 which was used for reverb and possibly chorus on the guitar sample.

Mixing board was a Studiomaster 8 Into 4"

Tom Oberheim Interviewed by Sweetwater Sound


Published on Jun 29, 2015 SweetwaterSound

"Mitch Gallagher sits down with synthesizer legend Tom Oberheim for a special interview at Sweetwater's GearFest 2015. A pioneer of the synth and MIDI world, Tom Oberheim co-designed the Synthesizer Expansion Module (SEM), a device that allowed musicians to simultaneously combine live playing and sequenced playback - a concept that pre-dated the MIDI revolution. In 1981, he, along with Roland's Ikutaro Kakehashi and Sequential's Dave Smith, developed the MIDI spec, which changed the course of modern music. Tom recently re-released his famed Two Voice synth."

See SWEETWATER - GEARFEST 2015 - The Inventors of Synth (Roger Linn, Dave Smith & Tom Oberheim) for the panel and follow-up interviews.

DSI Prophet 12 OS 1.2.9.2 Update Adds DX7 Style Linear FM & More

This one in via Soviet Space Child, via the DSI forums. Note the thread is dated Tue Aug 6, 2013 but that appears to be when it was created for the first OS updates. Also note the latest OS on the DSI site is currently 1.2.0, so this is new. You can see a history of OS updates for the Prophet 12 in that thread. Be sure to read it if you plan on updating earlier. Soviet Space Child mentioned there are some bugs with the release which might explain why it's not on the DSI site yet. The news hear is DX7 style linear FM has been added to the Prophet 12.

"Main OS 1.2.9.2
NOTE: Reset globals or enable the screen saver global after installing this OS unless you absolutely do not want it on to save your OLED lifespan
Alternate tunings/scales added. You can load these in the globals section after sending the attached MIDI sysex file for alternate tunings. Read the Prophet 6 manual for more information
Linear FM (DX7 style). An additional parameter has been added in the Osc section to toggle between exponential and linear FM modes
Unison now selectable from 1-12 voices or in split/stack from 1-6 voices
Arp can now output the MIDI notes it is playing. A global has been added to enable this
New mod destinations added:
Osc 1-4 Slop
Osc All Shape Mod
Delay All Time
LFO and Envelope destinations can now be assigned by holding down the LFO/Envelope button and moving the destination you wish to set, in the same way the mod destination button works
Added global to toggle MIDI program change messages being sent
Added global to turn off screen saver mode
Fixed bug: Delay buffer overruns minimized to fix audio dropouts and some clipping issues
Fixed bug: BPM calculation smoothed to improve delay performance from quick tempo changes or an inconsistent clock source
Fixed bug: Delay buffers now cleared when changing programs
Fixed bug: Show response not working correctly when pots set to passthru
Fixed bug: Screen glitches when coming back from sleep mode
Fixed bug: Program Volume (CC#7) no longer sent when MIDI send off
Fixed bug: Crash/Lockup when receiving clock in MIDI: Slave Thru mode
Fixed bug: Arp playing incorrect notes in certain combinations of params/keys
Fixed bug: In some cases cannot switch programs from a DAW/Host
Fixed bug: BPM acquisition time improved"

Rare Monowave Wavetable Synthesizer for Sale

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The Monowave was a Paul Maddox design which featured PPG wavetables. It was essentially a monophonic PPG Wave. Paul Maddox is the man behind the current Modal Electronics.

via the seller: "It's bulit with the board from Elby Designs. I didn't like the vcf's response from the board so I replaced it with one more appropriate to the original ladder filter."

via wikipedia: "This synth was first shown in 2001 by its inventor Paul Maddox on a PPG user/fan meeting. Because its attraction to some synthesizer players at the event, the project was started with 5 beta-test units to test the software and hardware. By spring 2002. the serial production of a 25-piece limited run started. About a year later, all units were sold.

Late in 2005, after many attempts at designing new products, Paul decided to close Modulus Electronics and its website (modulus-music.com). In order that people could still enjoy the Monowave, he worked with Elby Designs to create a kit version of the monowave offering the same features. The software was released at the same time under the GPL license, in the hope that others would continue to develop its features.

It features two digital oscillators with 256 different waveshapes selectable individually. There is also a unique de-res, a function to lower the digital waveshapes' sample resolution, to give a sound very much like the famous German PPG wave synthesizers from the eighties. The signal of these oscillators and their suboctave signals are mixed together and then feed in the pure analog part of the synth:a 24 db lowpass filter a la Moog synthesizer. and a VCA. Both of them controlled by their own ADSR envelopes. Depending on the EEPROM software, it may either have an arpeggiator or a midi velocity to wavenumber function.

The MonoWave has no patch memory. It can be played by ingoing MIDI signals from software, sequencers or MIDI keyboards."
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