Thursday, April 09, 2015
Easel - Sho Experiment
"Here is a little live experiment using the Japanese Sho processed through a Buchla Music Easel – the Easel is pumping out the bass pulse and the Sho is being gated by the Easel’s Lo Pass Gate."
Moog Minimoog sound design tutorial Pink Floyd Welcome To The Machine
Published on Apr 9, 2015 RetroSound
"(c) 2015 vintage synthesizer sound tutorial series by RetroSound
The infamous lead sound in Pink Floyd`s 'Welcome To The Machine' made with the Moog Minimoog Analog Synthesizer (1975)
album: Wish You Were Here"
My Own Opus
Published on Apr 9, 2015 MrSharps02
"up close
here's a quick description of the patch:
pitches from metropolis, running through the disting to pitch it up and down by octaves and on to the shapeshifter. C major scale transposed by voltages from the first row of pressure points (second row of pressure points is patched but doing nothing). pressure points is stepped through by the sync output on metropolis, which triggers after 32 pulses have been fired (metropolis is running in fixed forward mode.
sound source is osc 1 and 2 of shapeshifter, running into the korgasmatron II which is being modulated by channels 1 (which is also doing nothing) and 4 of maths as well as a slow triangle lfo from the dixie II. from there audio goes into the uVca, which is controlled by peaks in expert envelope mode.
all audio then runs through a summing mixer setup, on to the outs and through a strymon el capistan before being recorded into the computer by way of the octatrack.
octatrack clocks the metropolis via midi and passes through audio, nothing else.
originally this patch had varied gate lengths modulated per step of the pressure points, but i decided i liked it better this way, which is why some parts of the patch aren't doing anything.
thanks to Dylan Brown"
Doepfer A106-5 12 db SEM filter vs. A124 Wasp Filter Pt. 2a Band Pass Filter
Published on Apr 9, 2015 Raul's World of Synths
"Continuing the Doepfer A106-5 video series. This time we look at a few more sound examples comparing the band pass filters of the A106-5 and the A124.Sound and Video by Raul Pena"
All parts:
Lowrey V-100 Micro Genie modifications circuit bend hacks
Published on Apr 8, 2015 thenormanconquest
"this keyboard is related to or also known as these keyboards-
Lowrey-
V-60
V-100
V-120
V-125
JVC-
KB-300
KB-303
KB-500
KB-700
KB-600
KB-800
KB-808
I modified this synth to be a powerhouse with individual outputs for kick, snare, hats, toms, arpeggios, bass, magic chords, and some other special things."
Synthrotek MST 07 Buffered Multiple Eurorack Module
Published on Apr 9, 2015 Flux302 of Fluxwithit.com
"http://www.synthrotek.com/products/ms...
Synthrotek is pleased to offer a complete line of eurorack synthesizer modules, power, cases and accessories in both complete units kits and panels & pcbs. We now offer a very complete analog modular monophonic voice with many accompanying utility modules. This new complete voice is the product of a collaboration with synth guru George Mattson, who now joins us in releasing our new MST (Mattson – Synthrotek) line of premium modules. The ’07 Buffered Multiple Module is the original buffered mult. designed and invented by George Mattson in 2007.
The MST ‘07 Buffered Multiple is a PRECISION buffered mult that is perfect for for 1V/O CV sources. A signal plugged into Input 1 will be available from all 14 outputs. Break the chain by adding a second signal into input 2; signal 1 comes out 4 outputs and signal 2 is available at the remaining 10. Plug in as many as 4 inputs, each split 3 or 4 times. What you put in you GET OUT!
Features:
4 Channels
Channels 1 and 2 are 1 to 4
Channels 3 and 4 are 1 to 3
Cascaded inputs: CH 1—CH 2—CH 3—CH 4
Specifications:
Current draw: V+ max 23.3mA, V- max 23.1mA
Depth: 1.5 inches
Width: 9HP"
Caleb Condit Wood Eurorack Case with Tiptop Power
via @Synth_City
"The second half of our @calebcondit woodworking case is wired and burned in, with power provided by @tiptopaudio."
Arp Avatar Guitar Synthesizer
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"Here's a great sounding ARP Avatar that can be used as synthesizer module over CV/Gate, the original HEX guitar pickup is no where to be found. Cosmetically the ARP shows plenty of wear in the best kind of way, perfect vintage vibe. All of the slider caps have gone missing, but replacements can be found right here on eBay.
This Avatar was just serviced on 02/16/15 by Chicago's best, Borish Electronics.
Service notes:
-Cleaned all sliders and replaced 1 slider.
-Replaced 2 CMOS IC's related to routing and switching.
-Removed some bad tantalum capacitors.
-Calibrated oscillators and power supply.
-All functions test OK."
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"Here's a great sounding ARP Avatar that can be used as synthesizer module over CV/Gate, the original HEX guitar pickup is no where to be found. Cosmetically the ARP shows plenty of wear in the best kind of way, perfect vintage vibe. All of the slider caps have gone missing, but replacements can be found right here on eBay. This Avatar was just serviced on 02/16/15 by Chicago's best, Borish Electronics.
Service notes:
-Cleaned all sliders and replaced 1 slider.
-Replaced 2 CMOS IC's related to routing and switching.
-Removed some bad tantalum capacitors.
-Calibrated oscillators and power supply.
-All functions test OK."
Moog Minimoog Model D - Vintage Late 70's w/ Professional Road Case SN 10742
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"This is a very clean and lovely sounding Model D, which has been thoroughly tested. This is a later serial number, 10742, thus this synth has the more stable second revision of the oscillator board. The unit was opened to find a manufacturing date, but none was evident. The serial number and notched white pitch and mod wheels would indicate somewhere between 1978 and 1980.
Cosmetically, there is a light to moderate amount of wear to the finish on the upper left and right corners and top edge of the control panel. There is a little bit of wear to the wood on the end cheeks closest to the keyboard, but for its age this Mini is rather clean. The front panel is flawless, as are all knobs and switches. Operationally this synth is phenomenal, the key bed is quite level and plays wonderfully, and all knobs and switches function perfectly noise free. We did not have cause to have this instrument serviced, as it fired up and played great right out of the case, and to the ear sounds to be in calibration. Thanks to the second rev oscillator board, it stays well enough in tune for reliable live use night after night or for countless hours of studio wizardry.
To the best of our knowledge, this Model D spent most of its life in the rental department of Andy's Music (now SIR) as evidenced by the stenciled phone number on the bottom of the unit. As a backine unit, this synth was regularly serviced, and comes with a heavy duty flight case, likely from the 1990's. Since being sold by Andy's in 2012, it has had two owners, notably Decade Recording Studios here in Chicago. A cinch jones to 3.5mm adapter is included with the unit, as well as an original Model D manual. The manual itself is actually for the earlier revision of the Model D, as it includes the calibration procedure for the earlier oscillator board.
This Model D is ready to be back in regular use, and would be a great instrument for a player, a studio, or a collector. Please contact us for further questions and concerns."
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"This is a very clean and lovely sounding Model D, which has been thoroughly tested. This is a later serial number, 10742, thus this synth has the more stable second revision of the oscillator board. The unit was opened to find a manufacturing date, but none was evident. The serial number and notched white pitch and mod wheels would indicate somewhere between 1978 and 1980.Cosmetically, there is a light to moderate amount of wear to the finish on the upper left and right corners and top edge of the control panel. There is a little bit of wear to the wood on the end cheeks closest to the keyboard, but for its age this Mini is rather clean. The front panel is flawless, as are all knobs and switches. Operationally this synth is phenomenal, the key bed is quite level and plays wonderfully, and all knobs and switches function perfectly noise free. We did not have cause to have this instrument serviced, as it fired up and played great right out of the case, and to the ear sounds to be in calibration. Thanks to the second rev oscillator board, it stays well enough in tune for reliable live use night after night or for countless hours of studio wizardry.
To the best of our knowledge, this Model D spent most of its life in the rental department of Andy's Music (now SIR) as evidenced by the stenciled phone number on the bottom of the unit. As a backine unit, this synth was regularly serviced, and comes with a heavy duty flight case, likely from the 1990's. Since being sold by Andy's in 2012, it has had two owners, notably Decade Recording Studios here in Chicago. A cinch jones to 3.5mm adapter is included with the unit, as well as an original Model D manual. The manual itself is actually for the earlier revision of the Model D, as it includes the calibration procedure for the earlier oscillator board.
This Model D is ready to be back in regular use, and would be a great instrument for a player, a studio, or a collector. Please contact us for further questions and concerns."
Korg / Univox Poly Ensemble S K-5 Analog Synthesizer SN 770064
TOYO GAKKI Japan ULT-SOUND DS-2
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"TOYO GAKKI Japan ULT-SOUND DS-2 ProMuzer Drum Synthesizer
Each of the two independent drum sounds has sensitivity, octave, tuning, up or down sweep depth and output level controls.
Channel 1 can be switched from Cymbal (white noise) to square or sine wave outputs, and Channel 2 from Snare to square or sine wave output.
The rear panel has quarter inch jack trigger inputs and the casing lid has built-in rubber drum pads containing piezo triggers. Once you've set the drum sounds you can close the lid and play without needing to see the controls if you prefer, and there's a stand mounting slot underneath. Alternatively you can trigger the synths from other pads such as Simmons pads, from drum triggers added to acoustic drums, or from the trigger outputs of drum machines like the Roland TR808, or from analog sequencers.
There are rear panel connections for an optional foot switch and a foot pedal (not included), which presumably mute and pitch bend the synth sounds.
Klaus Schulze did something similar with dual analog drum synths during his 1970's concerts, and the true analog sound from these modules can be absolutely window-breaking. Be careful with it, because there is no limit to how low these analog sounds can go...almost subsonic bass booms can be created with ease.
This unit is in very good condition and fully working.
You'll receive the dual drum synth and matching lid/pad unit.
You'll need a 12V DC power supply with a standard fitting (9V is probably OK too, though the label underneath specifies 15V), 2 quarter inch jack trigger cables are included......"
via this auction
"TOYO GAKKI Japan ULT-SOUND DS-2 ProMuzer Drum Synthesizer
Each of the two independent drum sounds has sensitivity, octave, tuning, up or down sweep depth and output level controls.Channel 1 can be switched from Cymbal (white noise) to square or sine wave outputs, and Channel 2 from Snare to square or sine wave output.
The rear panel has quarter inch jack trigger inputs and the casing lid has built-in rubber drum pads containing piezo triggers. Once you've set the drum sounds you can close the lid and play without needing to see the controls if you prefer, and there's a stand mounting slot underneath. Alternatively you can trigger the synths from other pads such as Simmons pads, from drum triggers added to acoustic drums, or from the trigger outputs of drum machines like the Roland TR808, or from analog sequencers.
There are rear panel connections for an optional foot switch and a foot pedal (not included), which presumably mute and pitch bend the synth sounds.
Klaus Schulze did something similar with dual analog drum synths during his 1970's concerts, and the true analog sound from these modules can be absolutely window-breaking. Be careful with it, because there is no limit to how low these analog sounds can go...almost subsonic bass booms can be created with ease.
This unit is in very good condition and fully working.
You'll receive the dual drum synth and matching lid/pad unit.
You'll need a 12V DC power supply with a standard fitting (9V is probably OK too, though the label underneath specifies 15V), 2 quarter inch jack trigger cables are included......"
1984 Sequential Circuits Prophet 600 Polyphonic Synth w/Case SN 1580
ROLAND SYSTEM 100 with Flight Case & Manuals
DIRECT CUT :::: SETH ZAHN
DIRECT CUT :::: SETH ZAHN from arthur joly on Vimeo.
Serge tweaking.
www.vinyl-lab.net
www.recomaster.com
Dinky's Taiko mini modular jam
Published on Apr 9, 2015 vcoadsr
"A short little modular jam using only ALM's Dinky's Taiko and a selection of Tiptop audio's 808/909 drum modules."
Stranded Thoughts of Levity
Published on Apr 9, 2015 Oxix52
"The 259 clone is the only sound source for this. The mod oscillator is the pulsing drone that is panned left and starts off set to a triangle wave. The principle oscillator is center panned and is sequenced by the 251e. The timbre is modulated by one channel of the 281e which is controlled by a stage of the 251e. both the Symmetry and the Harmonics are modulated by separate LFOs. The principle sine wave is going in to the 285e which is being frequency modulated by the mod triangle out. This is panned right.
https://oxix52.bandcamp.com/releases"
Korg Volca Keys EURO Racked MOD
Published on Apr 9, 2015 Steve Brenner
"Korg Volca Keys EURO Racked MOD with midi out, parallel midi in post VCA VCF outs and future jacks for CV and GATE.
By SJ Brenner"
LABELS/MORE:
DIY,
eurorack,
Korg,
New,
New in 2015,
New Makers,
New Makers in 2015,
New Mods,
New Mods in 2015,
SJ Brenner,
Video
IOS Synth Overview: Zed Synth
Published on Apr 9, 2015 Synth Anatomy
iTunes: Zed Synth - Richard Meyer
"Support Synth Anatomy for Musikmesse 2015 on GoFundMe :)
http://www.gofundme.com/oq9gzc
Features:Wave-Shaping oscillators: inspired by 1950s vacuum-tube technology, 4 parameters allow you to create a vast array of oscillator shapes which can then be modulated in real-time.
- Physical Modelling: a sophisticated resonator can be either struck by a mallet or excited by the synth section (including noise) with different forms of interaction to simulate blown, bowed or struck models.
And many more..."
Vintage Soviet Analog Synthesizer Keytar "JUNOST-21"
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"Up for sale is vintage soviet analog KEYTAR synthesizer. Polyphonic with 48-notes (F-E) strap-on velocity-sensitive synth with mod grip. You can choose one of the three vco configurations, each of them having four pre-programmed filter and envelope settings. Also there is a manual mode, where it's possible to use synth's filter, env and lfo settings. Very unique and original sounding. Has deep, warm very Juno-like pads, soft basses, airy analog strings, filtered analog brass, cosmic arpeggios.Really ultimate string and juno-like sound machine.(check the Demo section) The synth is in perfect working condition, fully tested and works as it should. The mains power of the synth is 220 volts. For 110/127v countries I`ll include voltage converter.
In EXCELLENT working condition!
Audio Demo here
Video demos:
https://youtu.be/KUmObqSAuwc
https://youtu.be/-YGxCiVJIGE
https://youtu.be/0EQPbxALStk"
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"Up for sale is vintage soviet analog KEYTAR synthesizer. Polyphonic with 48-notes (F-E) strap-on velocity-sensitive synth with mod grip. You can choose one of the three vco configurations, each of them having four pre-programmed filter and envelope settings. Also there is a manual mode, where it's possible to use synth's filter, env and lfo settings. Very unique and original sounding. Has deep, warm very Juno-like pads, soft basses, airy analog strings, filtered analog brass, cosmic arpeggios.Really ultimate string and juno-like sound machine.(check the Demo section) The synth is in perfect working condition, fully tested and works as it should. The mains power of the synth is 220 volts. For 110/127v countries I`ll include voltage converter.In EXCELLENT working condition!
Audio Demo here
Video demos:
https://youtu.be/KUmObqSAuwc
https://youtu.be/-YGxCiVJIGE
https://youtu.be/0EQPbxALStk"
Buchla 208r Clone Demo by Laurentide Synthwerks
"Demo of the Buchla 208 module clone. This is rev 2 by Roman Roman Filippov. He came into possession of an original Music Easel and painstakingly traced out every single circuit board to make an exact replica. All of the parts used are the exact same as in the original 208, even the crazy expensive UA726 matched transistors.
This demo is a self-playing patch with some minor tweaking. Effects used: Moogerfooger MF-104M."
http://laurentidesynthworks.net
Salamanderanagram's Reaktor Effect Patching and Modulation using AudioCubes Topology
Published on Apr 8, 2015 Percussa
"In this video Salamanderanagram set up an effect matrix in Reaktor, in which he can change the routings as well as effect intensity simultaneously, using a few AudioCubes. When an cube detects another cube, a connection is made, and when you move the cubes closer together the modulation depth changes.
The demo is split up in two parts - in this part he shows what topology mode is and what it means to get detection, orientation and distance info all at the same time."
Additional info via Percussa:
"As you already know, the new software update for Wireless AudioCubes gives you orientation info as well as distance info when two cubes detect each other in an AudioCubes network. You can send this data via MIDI to any software or hardware instrument you can imagine, to turn routings on or off between synth or effect modules, while at the same time changing modulation depth of the routings or other parameters.
This is a very powerful idea, which is demo'ed to great effect by Salamanderanagram: he set up an effect matrix in Reaktor, in which he can change the routings as well as effect intensity simultaneously, using a few AudioCubes. When an cube detects another cube, a connection is made, and when you move the cubes closer together the modulation depth changes.
The demo is split up in two parts - in this part he shows what topology mode is and what it means to get detection, orientation and distance info all at the same time. In the next video, you will see his Reaktor patch working as he moves the AudioCubes in the network. Enjoy!"
New Roland System-1m Pic
This one in via Soviet Space Child.
Another leaked pic; small, but better. We can now see it is indeed a Roland System-1 with patch points and mounting holes for eurorack. The System-1m branding is also a nice tribute to the original Roland System 100m as well.
Related: New Patchable Roland Aira Synth & Eurorack Modules - Musikmesse Teaser Pic
ANimALOGICA CLINIC | Kinetik Laboratories
Published on Jan 21, 2015 Noctivaga Musica
"Durante la Clinic di Kinetik Laboratories ad ANimALOGICA siamo riusciti a strappare un intervista ad Andrea e Claudio, fondatori del Laboratorio Cinetico facendogli qualche domanda per soddisfare la curiosità di come nasce e come si sviluppa l'idea di un marchio artigianale e della sua linea di strumenti.
Quella che ci raccontano è una storia fatta di passione, studio e ricerca, e dal futuro ricco di novità.
Video | Arancine & Humareels
Intervista | Alessandro Gaffuri
Riprese | Sebastiano Caceffo
Montaggio | Rossana Gatti
Logo sound | Boreas
www.noctivagamusica.com"
Nantes Synth Fest 2015 Pics by Modular Square
flickr set by Modularsquare
(click through for more)
Gorgeous MOS-LAB RSF Kobol Clone system.
See the Nantes channel label at the bottom of this post for more.
Moog Synthesizer Final Project
Published on Apr 8, 2015 Snowflake Production
"Student project, Final Project, Moog Synthesizer"
Audio Damage - Sequencer 1 - Part 1
Published on Apr 9, 2015 DivKidMusic
"The first in a 5 part series of videos for the Sequencer 1 module from Audio Damage. In this part of the video I'll look at creating sequences, pitch, gates, accents, ratchets, slides, sequencer length, sequencer modes, performance repeats and pulses per step. All listed below with timings so you can flick through.
Watch out for more videos every week by subscribing to the channel and liking this video and if you want to support my channel check the Patreon link below.
http://www.patreon.com/divkid
VIDEO SECTIONS
Intro 00:00
Pitch & Gates 00:17
Slides 02:15
Accents 02:47
Pulses Per Step 03:51
Ratchets 05:15
Sequence Length 06:05
Performance Repeats 07:43
Sequencer Modes 08:47"
Live homestudio jam with Korg Volcas + iPad
Published on Apr 9, 2015 Perplex On
"This is a fairly simple live homestudio jam/improv starring Korg Volca Keys, Volca Bass and an iPad loaded with Seekbeats, Xynthesizr and MiMiX.
Tech facts:
- The Volcas are sequenced by Xynthesizr via an iConnectMidi4+. Xynthesizr is also providing midi clock.
- Seekbeats is spiced up in Audiobus with Sugar Bytes' WOW and Amazing Noises' Dedalus as FX
- live mixed with MiMiX Audiobus Mixer
This jam is a free download
@ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/perplex-on"
SIEL CRUISE SYNTHESIZER
Access Virus TI2 WhiteOut Limited Edition Synthesizer
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"Most recent firmware from Virus installed, 5.0.8
Original cord, which is actually a 2-prong euro plug, but I'll include the adapter for US 3-prong outlets
Original manual
This is number 135 out of 150 that were made for the keyboard version WhiteOut"
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"Most recent firmware from Virus installed, 5.0.8
Original cord, which is actually a 2-prong euro plug, but I'll include the adapter for US 3-prong outlets
Original manual
This is number 135 out of 150 that were made for the keyboard version WhiteOut"
Korg ARP Odyssey LTD White Face Edition
Studio Electronics SE1X Analog Synth
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"100% perfect and a BEAST of a synth. It can sound like a 3 thousand dollar moog or a 5 thousand dollar oberheim by changing between filters at the press of a button. Pretty easy to use as far as sound design goes with the screen it has. There are no buried submenus and other junk. This is the se-1x not the se-1 so the stepping issues you could hear when rolling off the filter have been fixed between these units perfectly, i know because i used to have a regular se1 prior :)
Voices: One.
Audio Outputs: One
External Inputs: One.
Interface: 1 rotary encoder, 24 knobs, 21 illuminated switches.
Display: 20 x 4 backlit liquid crystal.
Memory: 396 patches in ROM, 396 user locations in RAM.
Weight: 10 lbs.
Dimensions: 3 rack spaces, 8 inches deep.
Power: 90 - 250 volts AC auto switching.
VOICE ARCHITECTURE
VCOs:
Three voltage controlled discrete analog oscillators, triangle, sawtooth and variable width square waveforms. All waveforms output simultaneously. Osc 1 syncs to Osc 2 and 3.
VCFs:
Two voltage controlled discrete analog filters: 24db (classic Moog®), 12db (classic Oberheim®). 12db filter incorporates low pass and band pass modes.
Envelopes:
Four multiple stage envelope generators, attack, decay, sustain and release with inverting and multiple triggering. Envelope 1 fixed to filter frequency. Envelope 2 fixed to amplifier level. Envelopes 3 and 4 are assignable.
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"100% perfect and a BEAST of a synth. It can sound like a 3 thousand dollar moog or a 5 thousand dollar oberheim by changing between filters at the press of a button. Pretty easy to use as far as sound design goes with the screen it has. There are no buried submenus and other junk. This is the se-1x not the se-1 so the stepping issues you could hear when rolling off the filter have been fixed between these units perfectly, i know because i used to have a regular se1 prior :) 
Voices: One. Audio Outputs: One
External Inputs: One.
Interface: 1 rotary encoder, 24 knobs, 21 illuminated switches.
Display: 20 x 4 backlit liquid crystal.
Memory: 396 patches in ROM, 396 user locations in RAM.
Weight: 10 lbs.
Dimensions: 3 rack spaces, 8 inches deep.
Power: 90 - 250 volts AC auto switching.
VOICE ARCHITECTURE
VCOs:
Three voltage controlled discrete analog oscillators, triangle, sawtooth and variable width square waveforms. All waveforms output simultaneously. Osc 1 syncs to Osc 2 and 3.
VCFs:
Two voltage controlled discrete analog filters: 24db (classic Moog®), 12db (classic Oberheim®). 12db filter incorporates low pass and band pass modes.
Envelopes:
Four multiple stage envelope generators, attack, decay, sustain and release with inverting and multiple triggering. Envelope 1 fixed to filter frequency. Envelope 2 fixed to amplifier level. Envelopes 3 and 4 are assignable.
Red Sound EleVAta virtual analog poly-synth
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"Unlike many other virtual analog synths, this really sounds analog! Be warned though, this is not your do-it-all -supersynth ala Access Virus / Novation Supernova, it has only modest set of internal effects and is aimed to more experienced user. If you have already functional studio, and some experience with programming analog synths, this can be your new secret weapon. Extensive modulation matrix allows creation of sounds that evolve in a way it has been common only to wavetable synthesis and very large modular systems.
Do not believe me? So check out Experimental song I did with Elevata, one patch recorded to Wavelab. Some Copypasting / flipping backwards, compression, Delay, reverb and voila, 2 minute Experimental Electronica in one and half minutes! Song is called I am lost - where is the closest Rail Bay Radio Station?"
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"Unlike many other virtual analog synths, this really sounds analog! Be warned though, this is not your do-it-all -supersynth ala Access Virus / Novation Supernova, it has only modest set of internal effects and is aimed to more experienced user. If you have already functional studio, and some experience with programming analog synths, this can be your new secret weapon. Extensive modulation matrix allows creation of sounds that evolve in a way it has been common only to wavetable synthesis and very large modular systems.Do not believe me? So check out Experimental song I did with Elevata, one patch recorded to Wavelab. Some Copypasting / flipping backwards, compression, Delay, reverb and voila, 2 minute Experimental Electronica in one and half minutes! Song is called I am lost - where is the closest Rail Bay Radio Station?"
Oxford Synthesiser Company OSCar with MIDI
NOVATION NOVA II - Analog Modelling Synthesizer
ROLAND CR-78 with Original Footswitch
Kilpatrick Audio PHENOL - Mini Sequencer
Published on Apr 9, 2015 KilpatrickAudio
"Here is a look at the PHENOL mini sequencer mode which uses only two buttons but offers a very fun sequencer mode as part of the PHENOL synth."
sismo lito
sismo lito from sismo on Vimeo.
"Sismo Lito is the fusion of three of our machines, special design to celebrate our first year anniversary.
A combination of our Qadrox (square wave oscillator), TwinT (sine wave oscillator) and the small Qad4 (square, pulse and lfo) increasing with filter section (connected to square) built in two analogue sequencer (one connected to sine by gate and the other connected to the square triangle by cv).
Specifications
Polyphony : monophonic
Oscillators : 4 (1x sine - 2x square - 1x triangle
Control : Internal 2x eight step sequencer (1 gate -1 cv)
External 2x cv in, 1x sync in - 3x sync out
Current draw: 12 Volts (center positive)
Weight: 450g
Dimensions: 15cm (H) x 12,5cm (D) x 13cm (W)
IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS!
- Do not exceed a 15VDC wall wart
- Make sure the wall wart has at least 300 to 1000mA capacity"
LABELS/MORE:
New Sound Machines,
New Sound Machines in 2015,
New Synths,
New Synths in 2015,
Sismo,
Video
New Korg LFO Module for littleBits
Uploaded on Feb 19, 2015 littleBits Electronics
littleBits is asking people to vote for the new Korg LFO. I'm guessing we will see it happen, but if you want to make sure and perhaps bump it to the front of their list for new modules, you might want to vote.
The LFO is an oscillator module that allows you to make slow sweeping changes to sound parameters in the synth kit or with other littleBits modules. You can control the following parameters directly on the module:-Rate/Frequency knob (speed of oscillation)
-Waveshape control knob (change the duty cycle of a pulse wave or morph a sawtooth to triangle to ramp waveform)
-Waveform selection switch (select triangle/saw or pulse waveform)
The input of the module controls the amplitude of the LFO. We’ve also included an LED on board to help show the rate of oscillation.
Need some circuit ideas? Watch the video to see the LFO in action!!"
littleBits on eBay
iTunes: Diode-108 Drum Machine - Vibrant Digital Engineering, Inc.
"DIODE-108 is the drum machine you’ve been waiting for. It’s packed with a variety of built-in vintage, classic, and acoustic kits, but you can easily mix and match the samples provided to make your own custom kits. Or import wav files for even more variety. Once you’ve built your groove, DIODE-108’s drag-and-drop beat effects make it fun and easy to create beats you’ve never heard before.
FEATURES* Drag and drop effects let you put effects on individual beats!
* Drum kits licensed from respected partners. Dubsounds, Samples From Mars, Orange Tree Samples, and 99Sounds.
* 16 drum voices with unlimited patterns that you can arrange into your own songs
* Each pattern can have its own swing and tempo multiplier
* Every voice has PER BEAT control of pan, volume, tone, pitch, decay, compression, and distortion, delay, and reverb.
* Turn NOTE MODE on for any voice and control the musical note (up or down an octave from the original pitch). Great for basslines or pitched percussion
* Wav sample import
* Mix and Match kits (easily substitute any sample in any kit). Want an 808 kick in a 909 kit? No problem.
SEQUENCER
Build your beat on a 16x16 pattern grid. 16 voices is almost twice the number of voices of some of our competitors, and it means that you can have an 808 kit with all the instruments you’re looking for (not just some of them). Set tempo and swing. Several time signatures are supported (and each pattern can have its own).
PADS
Tap your beat on our 4 by 4 array of drum pads. Record into the active pattern, or just play along.
DRUM MACHINE
Unprecedented control over your drum kit. Dial in the settings you want, mix and match samples from different kits, and save out your modified custom kits for use in any song. How much control do you have? An amazing 7 dials for each of the 16 drum voices!
FX
Diode-108’s crown jewel is its drag-and-drop beat FX. Want a reverse cowbell? Want a butcrushed tom? Want a cymbal that performs a pitch dive across several beats? Just drag and drop the effect tokens onto beats, and drag them left and right to cover any beats you like. Turn a long-lasting cymbal into a rhythmic backbone. You have to hear it to believe it! Head over to http://www.vibrantdigitalengineering.com for SoundCloud examples.
SONG
Build up a collection of named patterns from scratch, or import selected patterns from existing songs. Then drag and drop the patterns to build up a song. Each pattern can have its own swing setting and tempo multiplier if you like!
Export your songs as wav files to SoundCloud, DropBox, or iTunes, or send them through Audiobus to other apps on your iPad."
Molecules for Xils Lab PolyKB II
via HGSounds
"A collection of 75 Presets for the excellent PolyKB II synthesizer. The Pads have a very Krautrock/Popol Vuh Feel to them, this synth lends itself very well to this type of sound with plenty of motion and instability, it sounds very analog. The Sequences are fairly complex electro & Retro sounding. All presets make use of the Modulation Wheel and most use Aftertouch for expressive playing.
10 Arps
1 FX
35 Pads
29 Sequences"
Schrittmacher Sequencer + DOEPFER DARK ENERGY
Published on Apr 9, 2015 Korgator
"(C) Musik by Korgator 2015
Meine 1. Begegnung mit dem Sequencer, hier das Ergebnis
Instrumente:
manikin electronic Schrittmacher Sequencer
( 3 Sequencen( S1-S3 ) a 8 Schritte übereinander gelegt)
DOEPFER DARK ENERGY Synthesizer,
Boss SX 700 (Multiffekt),
Behringer Xenyx X2442 USB( Mischpult),
ZooM H4n."
In The KOMA Studio: Peter Holmström of The Dandy Warhols
Published on Apr 9, 2015 KOMA Elektronik
"Peter Holmström of The Dandy Warhols and Pete International Airport came by our studio last month while on tour to jam. He worked on some more drone and experimental sounds with our modular synthesizers and effects. While in the studio, he also told us about his process and approach to working on music with both guitar and synthesizers, combining both sounds."
KOMA Elektronik on eBay
Philips PM 5132 Function Generator & Korg Monotron in the loop.
Published on Apr 9, 2015 elfferich
"PM 5132 Function Generator & Korg Monotron together"
Philips Function Generators on eBay
The MoCM Laboratory
Published on Apr 9, 2015 TheMOCM
"www.mocm.gr
MoCM (Monopolis custom made) It is a laboratory that is creating DIY prototypes of electronic- hand made constructions.
MoCM was initially created by need for artistic expression and developed as adjacent activity of Andreas Monopolis
A. Monopolis as composer and performer of electronic and computer music himself, soon caught on to the potential of both live shows and the experience of music making in terms of "instrument" use. MoCM sound solutions come as an answer to those fields which rely largely on software's algorithmic "point, scroll and click" routine; however they can easily adapt to all kinds of music genres.
By focusing on Tinkering, prototyping and junk instrument philosophy, these DIY sound modules open a whole new world of creativity and experimenting for studio recordings or live performances.
All modules are unique, incorporating a variety of materials and features. Their feel is equally old school and futuristic, elegant and edgy, fun and inspiring.
The MoCM lab is a work in progress. Complementary to the line of sound modules which can be purchased when they are found available, it welcomes interaction as well as brainstorming, and it is orientated to workshops and improvs aiming at breaking new artistic grounds."
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