Vintage Strings & Synth (RS-09 & Minikorg 700S) with Roland System 100m & Moog 960 Sequencers

＜解説１０d＞add Strings & Synth (RS-09 & Minikorg 700S）シーケンスパターンにコードとメロディーを足してみる

Published on Apr 16, 2015 アナログシンセサイザーを作って弾くテレビ／安西史孝（Fumitaka Anzai）

"作ったシーケンスのフレーズに Roland RS-09 のストリングスと、Korg の Minikorg 700S のシンセメロディーを足して、曲風にしてみました。"

Musikmesse 2015 MakeNoise Updated Telharmonic Overview

Published on Apr 16, 2015 Analogue Zone Showroom / Synths and Studio

Groovesizer TB2 - LFO Sync to BPM

Published on Apr 16, 2015 MoShang

"The latest firmware update for the TB2 allow its LFO to sync to the current BPM. To do so, hold Shift-R/Enter when adjusting the LFO rate. In this video, the BPM is adjust over MIDI while the TB2 plays a pattern from its internal sequencer to show how the LFO remains synced."

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Vintage Yamaha CS-15 SN 8763

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"Vintage Yamaha CS-15 cs15 Analog Synthesizer w/HARD CASE 100% Perfect Working"

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Korg ARP ODYSSEY "Retro-Future Analog Power" Synthesizer Synth

Published on Apr 16, 2015 SynthgodXXX

"Korg Arp Odyssey "Retro-Future Analog Power"
100% NO TALKING! Just pure Korg ARP ODYSSEY!!
Watch in HD!! Makes for the best experience!

***Watch your volume, some sounds can be loud!!***

What can I say, KORG did a great job bringing this mighty
synth back. I love it! The more I tweak the more I find!
What a dream come true to have an ARP ODYSSEY
in the studio right now... freaking love how it sounds!
If you are interested in getting one, DO. It ROCKS!!!!

This video is me just making some dance basses & EFX noises.
It's within the first hour out of the box.
I am not trying to show off any playing skills
or anything epic like that!
I was really excited to get my hands on this one for sure!
It surely is going to be used in upcoming tracks & late night tripping!!!

Thank you for watching!"

New dsp-Halo From DSP Synthesizers in the Works - mini 2GB SSD DIY Poly Sampler Synthesizer

Mini is an understatement. On the heals of the success of the dsp-G1 with Adafruit, DSP Synthesizers is working on a new 2 by 2.8 cm 2GB mini DIY polyphonic sampler synthesizer.

Via Jan, the man behind DSP Synthesizers:

"The follow up on the successful dsp-G1 chip is a great DIY Gigasampler. Measuring 2 by 2.8 cm it has 2GB samplestorage on Micro-SD SSD, playable over MIDI.

Yes, That is over 13h of samplestorage.  Storing all of its samples on the 2GB replaceable micro-SD it can take a new setup just by replacing the card. All in a 28-DIP pin space. Breadboard/Solder whatever.

This will be the coolest ever DIY Synthesizer/Sampler.

Most of the sampleplayers out there does a have bad implementation of playing triggered samples. This one plays MIDI keyboard notes straight from a 2GB SD card.


Polyphonic! All in a tiny DIY DIP solder package. It is definitely the coolest DIY pack to own. /Jan"

WMD & SSF Eurorack System at Musikmesse 2015 #TTNM

Published on Apr 16, 2015 The Tuesday Night Machines

"William of WMD shows me their complete Eurorack Modular Synth System, developed in cooperation with SSF."

http://www.wmdevices.com/

Clavia Nord Lead 3 on MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS

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ULTRA rare E-MU EMULATOR Sampling Synth! 8-Voice + MIDI SN 440

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"Here's something you don't see every day! An all original, 1981 Vintage E-MU Systems Emulator I Sampling keyboard! Ultra rare, #440 of only 500 ever made.

This is an original 8 voice version with MIDI(via the DB25 port)! Since it is a late one it has all the final enhancements.

Fully working, and serviced for sale which included stripping, cleaning and re-bushing the entire keybed.

Comes with a selection of sample disks, operation software disks and various other essential programs. All disks work and the disk drive is fully operational and very reliable. Manual also included.

Physically, overall it is excellent conditon, a few scratches and marks to the steel case but no dents or damage. It wouldn't be difficult to touch these in should you want to make it absolutely mint. The control panels and keys are in exceptional condition.

Sonically as a sampler these things sound amazingly rich, better in my opinon than the Emulator II which I also own. Yes, the Emulator II has more features..but the original Emulator wins on the sound I'm afraid..nothing beats it!

Prominet users of the Emulator I include New Order, Genesis, Stevie Wonder to name but a few :)"

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Studio Electronics MIDIMINI MOOG

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"This is an ex-rental unit in reasonable condition.....some rack rash and a slightly bent rack ear but it's been around the block a few times! It has been bench-tested and declared to be fully functional. This Midimini has been used on many major recordings in several top NYC studios on sessions with Britney Spears, Anastasia, Mary J Blige, LL Cool J, Maxwell and many more. User manual is included."

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Vintage ARP 2600 Analog Synthesizer with 3620 Keyboard

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Crumar Trilogy

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"The Trilogy has some of the most beautiful analogue strings you will hear and a full synthesiser section which can be mixed with the strings to create stunning analogue soundscapes. There is also an organ section which can also be mixed with the other sections for big analogue stacks of sound.
This Trilogy is in very good cosmetic condition with all buttons present, all sliders work as they should and all dials turn smoothly with no static noise etc - There is some very minor blemish to the wooden end cheeks, but they are still in very good condition.
The real gem of this synth is without a doubt the rich and vibrant analogue strings and the lovely synth section.

A couple of the keys do not work on the synth section, but work on the strings and organ fine - Once you stack the sounds you can hardly notice that a couple of keys do not play the synth part - I think this would be an easy fix for someone who likes to dabble in old synths,but the synth is totally usable as is and I mention it to be totally honest..."

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five 4 dorian

Published on Apr 16, 2015 Ebotronix

4ms Peg, QCD² /Expander² ,QPLFO, RCD, VCA Matrix
Analogue Systems RS 100², RS110²², RS 360²
Bananalogue Serge VCS
Clavia D Drum 4se
Cyndustries Zeroscillator²
Doepfer R2m, A101-2², A118, A134²², A143-2,A151²², A152,
A 160/161, A175²²,A185-2, A138abc, A192-1( 4Vox midi CC )
Flame 4 Vox ,Chord Machine², FX 16, Talking Synth Module²
flight of harmony choices
Make Noise Brains ,PP²,Maths²,Moddemix²²,QMMG,
Optomix, René (Dorian), Wogglebug²
Malekko Anti²², Unkle²²,Jag
Moog Taurus 2, FreqBox²², MP201
Roland SVC 350 Vocoder, System 104 Sequencer
SSL Modulation Orgy
Tip Top Audio Z8000 manual voltage source
Toppobrillo Quantimator²(Dorian),Sportmodulator
Logic masterclock to Kenton Pro 2000
Rocktron Rack Interface²
FX : Akai MFC42, Alesis 3630,Boss VF-1,Ibanez SF 10
Lexicon PCM 80 (Rotor), Line 6 Echopro , MXR Phase 100
TC M one XL, M3000
mackie the mixer²
5/4 odd time
vid # 1288

customized 208 + ddfx + 207 +216

Published on Apr 16, 2015 Alex Pleninger

"pretty simple patch, involves ddfx as guitar converter-synthesizer and phaser. additional stuff from modified 208r. a friend of mine disturbs his ibanez bass :)"

[Musikmesse] Softube HeartBeat

Published on Apr 16, 2015 Audiofanzine

Jordan Rudess on Beards, Hats & Keyboard Wizardry (CME booth, Musikmesse 2015) #TTNM

Published on Apr 16, 2015 The Tuesday Night Machines

"Jordan Rudess was kind enough to answer some important questions at the CME booth, in between two Xkey 37 demo sessions. Looks like I'm not becoming a Keyboard Wizard anytime soon ... but my beard might have a chance!"

Bastl Instruments "Thyme" Sound Preview at Musikmesse 2015 #TTNM

Published on Apr 16, 2015 The Tuesday Night Machines

Listen in stereo.

"This is a little preview of the crazier side of the Thyme effects processor by Bastl Instruments. Of course you can also get regular delays and stuff out of it too ;)

Check out the interview here:" [posted here]

Patchblocks Modular Synthesizers at Musikmesse 2015 #TTNM

Published on Apr 16, 2015 The Tuesday Night Machines

"Patchblocks are small synthesizer modules, which run program code that turns them into anything from oscillators, filters, sequencers, etc. You can easily program those functions with a drag & drop editor on Mac and Windows computers."

Patchblocks Sound Demo at Musikmesse 2015 #TTNM

Nyle Steiner Documentary In the Works

via Analogue Realities

"Nyle came by today, which is always a treat. The occasion was there is a documentary being made about him and his life. Part of that life crossed mine and so I got to be a small part, too. When the documentary is finished, I'll post a link if it's allowed. It was a lot of fun. Nyle played his EVI hooked into my Synthasystem. Then, Nyle (and I) played around with it having fun (mostly Nyle tweaking the knobs). The photo on top is just a sort of long shot while the crew was setting up lights. The one at the bottom is Nyle himself in front of my Synthasystem."

Analogue Realities worked closely with Nyle Steiner on bringing back the Stiener Synthasystem to DIY and eurorocack.

Update: you can find the completed documentary “Steiner’s Workshop” here.

Mode Machines at Musikmesse 2015 #TTNM

Published on Apr 16, 2015 The Tuesday Night Machines

"Mode Machines have some exciting new instruments and a new hands-on MIDI sequencer at Musikmesse 2015. Julian also shows me a new USB-to-MIDI interface, a MIDI Arpeggiator and a standalone VST Host box."

MESSE 2015: Malekko Heavy Industry System 500

Published on Apr 16, 2015 sonicstate

"MESSE 2015: Malekko Heavy Industry System 500 We talk to josh about the collaboration"

Sputnik Quad VCF/VCA, Function Trigger Source, Oscillator, Random Source

Published on Apr 16, 2015 bigcitymusic

"Patch Notes

Sputnik Oscillator multed to Quad VCA/VCF.

West Coast, Random Source is Controlling Quad Function and Trigger Generator decay times.

Sputnik Quad Function CV is routed to Quad VCA/VCF which is feeding the 6-channel stereo mixer running into an Eventide TimeFactor

http://bigcitymusic.com/sputnik-Quad-..."

Todd Barton's Buchla Release "ausprobieren" Now Available

"This is a brief album of brief pieces. In literature I am drawn to short forms, especially those of Jorges Luis Borges and Italo Calvino. In poetry: haiku.

Here are thirteen short analog synthesizer explorations created over a three week period of experimenting with a small Buchla 200e Electric Music Box.

For those interested in the modules, here they are: 266e, 259e, 261e, 281e, 292e, 291e, 285e, 206e, 222e

All the vignettes are self-generating patches. All the etudes are layered, mixed and manipulated from various self-generating pieces using Logic Express and various echo, delay and reverb plug-ins, mainly SoundToys and 2C-Aether.
The Buchla 200e is an amazingly deep, complex, and sensitive instrument. These little experiments are only my personal glimpse into the Buchla universe.

To hear other uses and sonic revelations in the world of the Buchla 200e please search the internet for works by Richard Lainhart, Alessandro Cortini, Giorgio Sancristoforo, Charles Cohen, Don Hassler, Joe Pascarell, and of course Don and Ezra Buchla to name just a few.

Enjoy!
tOdD BaRtOn
Ausprobieren: German for 'to try it out' or 'to experiment'
© todd barton 2010
website: www.toddbarton.com email: bartonmusic@mac.com"

AHMW 2015 This Saturday April 18th!

AHMW 2014 - A look at last years event.

"This year's theme: HYBRID

The annual Get-Together will be Saturday, April 18th at the PHHS Media Center. I'll have the doors open at 9:00am. All synthgeekgearheads are encouraged to join us and spend some time with awesome gear and great people.

Past gear includes:
All sorts of Modulars (MOTM, DotCom, Euro, Blacet, Metalbox, Wiard, Cynthia, Modcan, Serge, Buchla)
Moog: Minimoog, Voyager, Prodigy, Polymoog, MemoryMoog, Taurus (I & III)
ARP: 2600, Quadra, Odyssey
Oberheim: Xpander, OB8, OB-X (and crOwBX!), OB-1, Two Voice, Four Voice
Sequential: Pro 1, Prophet 5 (rev 2 & 3), Prophet T-8, Prophet 2000
Roland: Juno 6, Jupiter 4, Jupiter 6, Jupiter 8, RS-101, SH-09, SH-101, SH-3a,
TB-303, TR-505, TR-606, TR-707, TR-808, TR-909, System 100, System 700
Korg: MS-20, PS-3100, Trident, Lambda
Yamaha: CS-15, SY-2, CS-80, SK-30
Also: VCS3, Putney, PPG, SunSyn, Polygamist, Buchla 400, Rhodes, Hammond
And DIY gear, and much more!"

Full details here.

Ploytec produces fanciful firmware update for its super-small synthesizers

"SCHOPFHEIM, GERMANY: hardware and software developer Ploytec is proud to introduce its latest (V2.1) firmware update for its πλ2 MIDI- and πλ2 Leukos USB-powered, super-small footprint, software editing-enabled duophonic synthesizers at Musikmesse 2015, January 15-18 in Frankfurt, Germany...

The synth world was, quite frankly, taken aback by something so small sounding so huge when Ploytec’s ‘playful’ πλ2 made its impressive musical debut last year. This MIDI-powered, super-small synthesizer — with a super-small footprint fit for fitting into the smallest spaces — was soon joined by its USB-powered, super-small sibling, πλ2 Leukos, seriously satisfying those with a hardware craving to make music while on the move, wherever their inspiration might (literally) take them — with or without eminently portable laptops or an Apple iPad — with Camera Connection Kit — in tow (though these are always helpful to have at hand to power πλ2 Leukos, of course). Without wishing to sound silly, surely it’s impossible not to be impressed? It’s a knockout concept, after all!

As implied by their shared PI L Squared alternative appellation, πλ2 and πλ2 Leukos generally stick to the principals of subtractive synthesis, whereby the working waveform — bred by two square wave (pulse) oscillators — then travels through an adjustable — lowpass, high-pass, and bandpass — digital filter stage to transform the frequency spectrum and/or raise resonance, if desired. Digital filtering duly dispensed, an additional analogue lowpass filter follows forthwith. Destructive, digital-like tones balanced by all-the-rage analogue warmth are available at the press of a key. Could there be more? More than likely. Moreover, in fact, an analogue saturation stage at the output offers dynamic compression, adding a respectable bass punch to the proceedings — perfect for those that need to make some Boom! shake-shake-shake the room-style noise!

But beneath those tiny black (πλ2) and white (πλ2 Leukos) square-shaped exteriors — living in perfect harmony with Ploytec’s PI L Squared alternative appellation — lie a wonderful world of options for further sound-sculpting and manipulative performance possibilities, like LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) modulation, PWM (Pulse Width Modulation), ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) envelope, plus play modes to make music performance more playful, whatever your musical leanings — LFO and envelope speed synchronise automatically to an external MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) clock, whereby both πλ2 and πλ2"

Don BUCHLA/Thomas WHITE LO PASS GATE // just mounted

Published on Apr 16, 2015 LESINDES

"Stunning piece of gear: Screaming, growling, yelling, bumping... and this is only the first few turns of the knobs. Fortunatley this is a dual LPG so the signal can be fed into the 2nd gate if needed. And as you see: after the first there is the urge for more!!!!"

MESSE 2015: 4ms Sampler Prototype Eurorack Module with 6 Hours of Sample Time

Published on Apr 16, 2015 sonicstate

"MESSE 2015: 4ms Sampler Prototype Dan Green gives us a look at a prototype sampler"

FORMANTA UDS. HAT AND CYMBAL MOD

Published on Apr 16, 2015 Alexey Taber

Tiracon 6V Analog Synthesizer "Abaddon"

Published on Apr 16, 2015 RetroSound

"(c) 2015 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound

all synthesizer sounds: Tiracon 6V very rare Analog Synthesizer made in GDR (1987)
drums: KORG KR-55B
recording: multi-tracking without midi
fx: reverb and delay"

Roland Modulars - Musikmesse 2015 Sound on Sound Video with Demo

Published on Apr 16, 2015 Sound On Sound magazine

"Roland Aira System-1m, new Aira effects modules and analogue System 500 modules.
For those with short attention spans, audio starts at 3.46."

Musikmesse 2015 XAOC Devices Product Overview

Published on Apr 16, 2015 Analogue Zone Showroom / Hangszer

"Now introducing the new XAOC Devices Product line!
Kamieinec, Batumi, Sewastopol, Praga, Hrad, Tirana, Moskwa"

Musikmesse 2015 MakeNoise Updated Teleharmonix Overview

Published on Apr 16, 2015 Analogue Zone Showroom / Hangszer

"Now introducing the MakeNoise Updated Teleharmonix!"

Bastl Instruments explain Servos, DC Motors, Solenoids, etc. (Musikmesse 2015) #TTNM

Published on Apr 16, 2015 The Tuesday Night Machines

"Václav from Bastl Instruments tells me in detail about the different kinds of motors and sensors that will work with the new Bastl Instruments Eurorack Modular Synth modules. We also discuss motor power supply and happy house plant resistances :D"

Waveform City Podcast Episode 32 Hex Inverter

Modified Moog Realistic MG1 DEMO

Published on Apr 16, 2015 Lackan110f

"The old Moog Realistic MG1 is a great little synth, superior to the Moog Rogue in my opinion. But it has a number of shortcomings, which all are rather easy to modify.

I have added a sustain pot, overdrive, PW/PWM, FM, LFO speed, low octave, poly vibrato among other things. This turns the rather inexpensive MG1 to a real good alternative to just about any other vintage mono synth out there, for half the price."

Inside the MG1 Demosong

ROLAND JUNO 106 PROGRAMMABLE POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER

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Roland Jupiter-6 & CR-78

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Roland SBF-325 Stereo Chorus Flanger

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"The SBF has 5 modes appropriately named “Flanger I”, “Flanger II”, “Flanger III”, and a Chorus mode that is part-for-part the closest thing you can get to the famous Juno choruses.

It has cool front and back panel inputs for both channels, it has phase invert for both channels (to get some nice swirly action going) and a CV in to control the frequency of the pitch externally (great for Eurorack modular setups!). This external control is another of those unique and creative features that make this box rock.

Flanger I is summed mono and sounds great. Flanger II is the stereo flange and sounds better, and Flanger III is a cross-feed flanger that sounds even better. You can run one sound in/out in stereo, or run two separate in's to get two different output signals. It's like having two flangers or two choruses in one box."

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Custom Midibox SID MB6582 Synthesizer

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"Made out of laser-cut silver acrylic, it features a decidedly retro 8-bit font face on the front panel. The engravings have been painstakingly filled with nacré white paint (with an added touch of yellow for the logo). The front panel is gently slanted for increased comfort and ease of use. Flat-top LEDs (in yellow and amber) have been used for a perfect “flat” finish of the front panel, and rubberized knobs provide a very pleasant touch. The LCD is a double-FSTN, LED-backlit negative amber-on-black one. Everything has been made to ensure no eyestrain and perfect legibility of the controls in all lighting conditions.

This quick description should already be a cause for excessive salivation, but there’s more! :D

Inside this beauty lie four MOS 8580 and four MOS 6581, each carefully selected and paired for optimal stereo results and overall balance. It gives you the best of both worlds! All components are high quality (Alps tactile switches and rotary encoders, Neutrik plugs, Bourns resistors, ST and Microchip ICs, Kingbright LEDs, etc), and sourced from single batches for consistency. The BC547 output transistors are even NOS! A silent fan is used, derated from its original 12V to ca. 7V for added quietness. Last but not least: the unit runs out of a single (universal) 12V DC power supply.

The case features no other screws than the ones used to fasten the circuit boards, and these are mounted flush. The bottom casing has been welded with acetone, while the front panel is held tight by suitably snug notches. All bolted parts feature locking washers to ensure a tight fit that will not loosen in time.

This machine has been built with great care, and is meant to last. It’s the result of several months of work, from the designing, prototyping, components sourcing, testing and selection (in particular the SIDs, which were singled from a larger number of candidates). It’s been such an amount of work that I will not build another one, as such, this is a unique piece."

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Ritm-2 Soviet Vintage Analog Synthesizer with CV/Gate Mod

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"After Service. With CV,Gate input added.

All functions are tested and work as it must be.

Ritm-2 this is portable solo synthesizer, it has 1-osc (plus sub osc), 1LFO, 2 adsr and more..

First section - portamento/glisando;

Modulations section:- modulation frequency knob (LFO); osc section: tuning knob from - to + ; modulation switch from saw, tri and random; tone switch from 32', 16', 8' or 4' ; modulation ammount knob from 10 till 2; modulaton on/off switch (linked to ammount knob);

Mixer section:- noise ammount knob; saw wave ammount knob; tri wave/rising tri wave switch; ammount of tri/rising wave;

Filter section: cutoff freq knob; resonance; modulaton switch ... choose envelope, tri wave or random; modulation ammount knob; keytrack button (between 1/1 keytrack or 1/2); 4 x faders for adsr envelope;

Output section: output volume knob; phones volume knob;

Amp section: switch between single-triggered envelope and repeating envelope; memory knob; 4 x faders for adsr envelope;

Connection on the back panel:- on/off switch; electr. wire connection ; fuse (0,25A);- output; On the front: 2,5 octave keyboard (F-C), to the left of keyboard there are:- pitch bend slider; modulaton whell; below keyboard there is a headphones 5din plug;."

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ROLAND JD800 SYNTHESIZER WITH ROKSAK CARRY BAG

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Roland JD-800 Super Synth

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Alesis Andromeda A6 analogue synthesizer

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Musikmesse 2015 - Korg Volca Wood Stand - Holzstand für die Korg Volca Serie

Published on Apr 16, 2015 Matthias played

"This is a wooden stand especially for the Volca series. You can set it up alike shown in the video or next to each other. Really good manufactured stand out of wood in my opinion."

Corsynth C105 / C105E - Alien Message

Breathless MIDI Controller for iPad

This one comes recommended from MATRIXSYNTH reader Brian Comnes:

"For sitting in the big chair, this is 99 cents worth of fun, try it with animoog...especially if you can get wireless audio out to your better speakers (I use AirPlay in my home cinema set up)

Ok it's not an easel, but some iOS synths can really wake you up, and it's $3999 cheaper"

iTunes: Breathless MIDI Controller - Vinicius Mello

"Breathless MIDI Controller is a new kind of musical instrument with a simple fingering system that uses three fingers of each hand, but that achieves a range of four octaves, from G2 to G6. The fingering is familiar to recorder, flute or sax players, the main difference is that octave change is done by moving the iPad forward. Another big difference is that you do not blow, but the lateral movement changes the expression (assignable to CC7, CC2, Breath Controller or Channel Pressure).

What's New in Version 1.2
- Virtual MIDI
- Automatically save settings on exit
- Fingering editor
- Panic and Legato buttons"

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OctadiscO Teaser

Published on Apr 15, 2015 Jacques Mongrel

"I'm jamming with classic disco snippets. Here's a a quick video to preview what it sounds like"

Musikmesse 2015 ROLAND System-1m Modular Synthesizer und Eurorack Module - Aira Jam

Published on Apr 16, 2015 MusicStoreTV

Musikmesse 2015 AKAI Timbre Wolf Analogue Synthesizer (english)

Published on Apr 16, 2015 MusicStoreTV

Dieter Doepfer at Musikmesse 2015 #TTNM

Published on Apr 16, 2015 The Tuesday Night Machines

"I had the great pleasure to interview to Dieter Doepfer at Musikmesse 2015. We talk about new Eurorack Modular Synth modules, colored knobs and keeping analog modulars and private life separated ;-)"

Waldorf NW1 Sound Demo at Musikmesse 2015 #TTNM

Published on Apr 16, 2015 The Tuesday Night Machines

"Here is a very brief, and obviously incomplete, sound demo of the Waldorf NW1 Wavetable Module at Musikmesse 2015. Just something to get you an idea for the style of the default sounds. Note, that it's very easy to record your own wavetables on the module too :)

Here's my interview with Waldorf about the NW1:" [posted here]

XAOC Devices Eurorack at Musikmesse 2015 #TTNM [& How to pronounce XAOC]

Published on Apr 16, 2015 The Tuesday Night Machines

"XAOC Devices from Poland bring me up to speed on their new Eurorack Modular Synth modules."

Spektro Audio CV Toolkit 2.0 – Deluxe Pack Overview

Published on Apr 16, 2015 Spektro Audio

"This is an overview of the new Deluxe Pack available for CV Toolkit 2.0.

The Deluxe Pack includes 9 modules: Biased Switcher, Shift Register, Euclidean Sequence, Logic, Matrix Sequencer, MIDI Control, Trigger Burst, VC Switch and VCA."

[Musikmesse] Roland JD-XA Overview Demo

Published on Apr 16, 2015 Audiofanzine

[Musikmesse] Roland Aira System 1-m & Aira Modules

Published on Apr 16, 2015 Audiofanzine

Musikmesse 2015 - Modal Electronics 002 008 Überblick und Produktlinie

Published on Apr 16, 2015 Matthias played

"Modal Electronics synthesizers Produkt linie - feinster Sound und geniale Benutzeroberfläche. Schaut Euch die Serie genauer an wenn Ihr auf analogen Sound steht. Viel Spaß beim anschauen."

eowave orage VCO FM patch

Published on Mar 12, 2015 marcmodular

"this short video shows the linear FM modulation. 2 VCO , 1 VCA acts as an attenuator"

New Studio Electronics & Eowave Circles Eurorack Module

Studio Electronics Circles sequencer preview Published on Apr 16, 2015 marcmodular

"Circles designer Marc Sirguy rocks our too nice collab. See it at @musikmesse Hall 5.1 C53!"

MESSE 2015: Patchblocks

Published on Apr 16, 2015 sonicstate

"MESSE 2015: Patchblocks Lego for music geeks!"

MESSE 2015: Bastl Instruments Sensors & New Modules

Published on Apr 16, 2015 sonicstate

"MESSE 2015: Bastl Instruments Sensors Bring the outside world into your modular and vice versa"

MESSE 2015: Bastl Instruments New Modules

Published on Apr 16, 2015

"MESSE 2015: Bastl Instruments New Modules 3 new modules introduced with the Rumburack complete system"

Roland AIRA Modular Customizer Allows You to Load Additional Modules to Digital Aira Modular Line

MESSE 2015: AIRA Modular Customizer Apr 16, 2015 sonicstate

"MESSE 2015: AIRA Modular Customizer More in the software editor"

When the first teasers of the new Aira modules went up I speculated that there might be one module that morphed into whatever you loaded into it much like the System-1. It turned out there are four distinct modules, the Demora, Scooper, Torcido, and Bitrazer. Well, it now appears that you will be able customize each module by loading additional modules into them.  According to this presentation, you will be able load up to 6 modules into each Aira module. There are currently 15 module types to chose from, and more will follow.  If you look closely you will see modules for the following: Sample & Hold, Ring Mod, Filter 6db, Filter 12db, Tone, Amp, Mixer, Stereo Mixer, Curve Conv, Gate Divider, Trig to Delay Time CV, and MIDI Clock to Gate.  You can also save patch routing.

Update: new video added below.


Musikmesse 2015 Introducing the Roland AIRA Modular Customizer Published on Apr 16, 2015 Analogue Zone Showroom / Hangszer

MESSE 2015: AJH Synth MiniMod

Published on Apr 16, 2015 sonicstate

"MESSE 2015: AJH Synth MiniMod A Mini Moog Model D in your eurorack"

MESSE 2015: Brand New Analog Dub Delay Spotted - S-Cat

Published on Apr 16, 2015 sonicstate

"MESSE 2015: Brand New Analog Dub Delay Spotted Prototype S-CAT & Oram Dubsta-Delay Box looks Badass"

It's great to see S-CAT there. The first post to feature S-CAT went up in April of 2008.

S-CAT on eBay

New KORG Electribe Sampler

Short Musikmesse floor video below. Curious how this compares to the "Electribe 2".

The Electribe 2 has "409 oscillator waveforms include analog modeling and PCM. The analog modeling synth engine provides a broad variety ranging from simple basic waveforms to complex combinations such as dual, unison, sync, ring modulation, and cross modulation. The PCM sound engine provides mainly rhythm sounds, but also covers multisamples for keyboard. (collaborations with Sample Magic, Loopmasters, Prime Loops are included)"

In addition to sampling, on the Electribe Sampler "there are also several types of analog modeling sound engines that are great for creating synth basses and pad sounds. There can be up to a total of 999 preset and user samples, and a maximum of 270 seconds of sampling time (calculated as monaural) can be used. The unit is shipped with numerous drum, rhythm/phrase loops, and hit samples included. (collaborations with Sample Magic, Loopmasters, Prime Loops are included)"

It appears the difference might be PCM on the Electribe 2 vs. Sampling on the Electribe Sampler.

"Sample your inner sound
The electribe series lets you play back your carefully constructed patterns while using intuitive operations to add spice and reveal new sonic possibilities. Approximately ten years after the Electribe SX first went on sale, there's now a new sampler in the electribe series that's designed to be simple and easy for the beginner to understand, and even more enjoyable for previous electribe users.

The electribe perfectly fulfills two tasks that both demand speed: live performance and music production

The electribe sampler featuring KORG's latest technology
The electribe sampler has been reborn with cutting-edge technology inherited from popular KORG products such as the KingKORG, kaossilator, kaoss pad, and taktile. The internal memory lets you save 250 patterns, including preset patterns which are perfect for today's dance music scene. There's also support for the polyphonic playback that’s indispensable for styles that include complex chord progressions, such as House music.

Intuitive beat making with the Trigger pads and Touch pad
Familiar from the kaossilator is the "touch scale" function that lets anyone perform without wrong notes, just by moving a finger across the touch pad. The trigger pads that were popular on the taktile are also provided, making it easy for anyone to create phrases intuitively. The trigger pads can also be used for drum input. Settings allow you to switch velocity on/off.

A hybrid synth engine with sampling and modeling
KORG created a synth engine for the electribe sampler that's perfectly designed to maximize your creativity.

In addition to a sampler sound engine that lets you use your own unique and original sounds (samples), there are also several types of analog modeling sound engines that are great for creating synth basses and pad sounds. There can be up to a total of 999 preset and user samples, and a maximum of 270 seconds of sampling time (calculated as monaural) can be used. The unit is shipped with numerous drum, rhythm/phrase loops, and hit samples included. (collaborations with Sample Magic, Loopmasters, Prime Loops are included)

Modulation can make sound-creation more complicated, but we've made it easy by condensing it down to three parameters: simply select a template that specifies an effect and its target, and then adjust the speed and depth of the effect to suit your taste.

Advanced use of samples with Time Slice and Resampling functions
The "Time Slice" function detects attacks within the phrase and slices it appropriately, allowing you to play the phrase at the desired tempo without significantly affecting the sound. Sounds within a sliced part can also be used separately by assigning them to steps or parts. You can even apply an effect to a sample, and then resample it while using the knobs to vary the pitch or modulation."

Korg Electribe Sampler - Musikmesse 2015 - played quick - first contact
Published on Apr 16, 2015 Matthias played

"I have been to the Frankfurt Musikmesse and had the chance to play a little bit around with the Korg electribe sampler. So bear with me this is not a really complete video but it is good to get a feeling for this great machine. The electribe sampler is really powerful and has so much under the hood that cannot be shown in 3 minutes."

It was also featured in this previous post from Matthias.

Musikmesse2015 - Arp Odyssey Models - Limited Edition - Korg Odyssey - White and black

Published on Apr 16, 2015 Matthias played

MESSE 2015: Pittsburgh Modular Patch Box Demo

Published on Apr 16, 2015 sonicstate

"MESSE 2015: Pittsburgh Modular Patch Box Demo Richard gives us a full look at the new offering"

Bastl Instruments Motorsteuerung mit dem Modulsystem

Published on Apr 16, 2015 musotalk

"Mein Lieblingsstand auf der Musikmesse 2015 ist der Stand von Bastl Instruments. Die kleine Firmen liefert jetzt auch Module mit denen man Motoren und damit echte Instrumente spielen kann."

Koma Elektronik at Musikmesse 2015 #TTNM

Published on Apr 16, 2015 The Tuesday Night Machines

"I'm at the Koma Elektronik booth at Musikmesse 2015, to learn more about their new Eurorack quadrant mixer module, their massive new sequencer and the Koma Elektronik company."

New Studio Electronics Boomstar GRAINY CLAMP-IT (Cookin' in the Kitchen with Grainy!)

Published on Apr 15, 2015 StudioElectronics

"GRAINY CLAMP-IT is our granular and phase modulated additive oscillator."

Boomstar Modular - Grainy Clam-It - Take 2

via Studio Electronics

"GRAINY CLAMP-IT (Cookin' in the Kitchen with Grainy!)

GRAINY CLAMP-IT is a granular and phase modulated additive oscillator—brand new heavy territory for Studio Electronics... we know; wait till you hear the stunning contrast it creates when paired with our discrete Class-A OSCILLATION module, and the inorganic to downright 1970's combo organy / CS-80-ish tones it can generate. Pure voltage-controlled candy. Be sure to wash off the sticky...

Best to break Granny Clampett's namesake down in stages, and time travel a bit.

First Stage - Additive mixing of 4 harmonics using one of 16 waveforms, and one of 16 combinations of harmonics.

Second Stage - Granular or phase modulated mixing of the signal from the first stage, with a sync option.

Back to the First Stage - Additive section with selection of 16 different combinations of harmonics. The harmonics can be based on a sinewave or on one of 15 other waveforms. There's a separate control for mixing the selected harmonics.

Back to the Second Stage - The second processing stage allows granular processing or phase distortion. Granular processing gives you control over grain length and grain position, and can produce sync, detune, and wave sequencing effects. Phase distortion allows the signal from stage one to "look up" non-linearly, and can produce thick detune sounds and wildly varying pitch/timbre effects.

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The New Elka Synthex is on Indiegogo

We now have a price. The new Elka Synthex is now on Indiegogo. The early bird batch is going for $3181, the second $3315. There is also a distributor pack of 3 for $8740 which comes out to $2913.33 a piece.