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Showing posts with label MESS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MESS. Show all posts

Sunday, September 10, 2023

A history of synthesizers with Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio | Art Works


video upload by ABC Arts

"Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio (MESS) holds the largest collection of electronic instruments in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s home to 1400 synthesizers, drum machines and other electronic making equipment.

We zeroed in on two synthesizers in particular, the ARP 2600, which provided the iconic voice of R2-D2 in Star Wars, and the Fairlight CMI, which was made in Australia and changed synthesizer history."

You can find additional posts featuring the Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio here.

Saturday, March 21, 2020

VINTAGE TUTORIAL - Yamaha DX1 - FM sound design


Published on Mar 21, 2020 True Cuckoo

Interesting video of the interface on the Yamaha DX1.

"I went to MESS in Melbourne on my last day on my travels. I found myself in front of the iconic Yamaha DX1, and I'm actually quite amazed about how straight forward it was to use. So here's a vintage tutorial on the Yamaha DX1. The concept is the same with many FM synthesizers today too. Think about what impact these synths from the early 80's had. Epic!

MESS: http://mess.foundation"

Saturday, October 28, 2017

MESS Ltd - Beat Collective


Published on Oct 28, 2017 brassmonkey

"Beat Collective Jams at MESS Ltd in Melbourne, Australia

Blurb:

Ordinarily access is members only but Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio (MESS Ltd) have opened its doors to Beat Collective for these special events!

Upon arrival you will be assigned to work in random pairs. Your challenge it to collaborate and create a track together in under 4 hours for a special edition compilation to be uploaded onto https://soundcloud.com/beat-collectiv...

To make your track, you will have access to MESS' extensive collection of amazing vintage and modern synths that will be set up ready for you to use! Check out this link to suss out the machines that are currently on rotation: http://mess.foundation/booking/

BRING: Your laptop, headphones and an audio interface (if you have one) to allow you to record sounds. MESS has leads but you may choose to bring your own as well. Should go without saying, but your friendly and open attitude. Also respect the machines!

More info check out - https://beatcollective.net

Clip shot and edited by Ben Willis
https://www.ben-willis.com"

Sunday, August 20, 2017

VicMod - Sunday Funday


Published on Aug 19, 2017 brassmonkey

"Just some test footage using my new camera at the monthly VicMod meetup group at MESS (Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio)"

Wednesday, August 09, 2017

MESS Ltd Synth Workshops


This one sent my way via Ross Healy of Vicmod Records, who is offering a workshop on getting started with Buchla.

The following is the list of workshops:

Getting started with Eurorack modules with Keith Fullerton Whitman

Introduction to EMS and pin board patching with Robin Fox

Introduction to synthesis for women and GNC people

Getting started with Buchla by Ross Healy

Introduction to DIY synth maintenance with Morgan McWaters

Introduction to subtractive synthesis with Byron Scullin

You can find details at: https://mess.foundation/store/

Saturday, April 15, 2017

Buchla glitchngrit


Published on Apr 15, 2017 Cray

"My old Buchla system at MESS"

Friday, April 07, 2017

Amateur Hour Spotlight: M.E.S.S.


Published on Apr 6, 2017 Amateur Hour

"Byron Scullin and Robin Fox from synth wonderland M.E.S.S. talk to us about their amazing collection of vintage synths and the community they're building around them! Get amongst it!

AH SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW (as seen on amateurhour.tv)
Guest: Byron Scullin and Robin Fox (M.E.S.S.)
Camera: Harry Aronsten
Boom Swinger/Sound: Kelly Dingeldei
Producer: Laura Imbruglia
Production Assistant: Bron Belcher
Interviewer: Laura Imbruglia
Editor: Kelly Dingeldei

BRANDING:
AH Logo: Stacy Gougoulis and Jill Chrisp
AH Titles: FloodSlicer
AH Theme: Red Ghost

MUSIC CREDITS:
Instrumental synth pieces performed by Robin Fox and Byron Scullin

More about M.E.S.S.:
http://mess.foundation/"

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Cray's old Buchla system at MESS


Published on Aug 20, 2016 Cray

"My old Buchla system at MESS"

Saturday, August 06, 2016

keith's psychedelic breakfast - Moog System 55


Published on Aug 6, 2016 100 Things I Do

"This weeks clip is something a little different. Last night at The Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio (MESS) I had a few hours to explore the Moog System 55. Everything you hear in this clip was generated during that session, the sounds were then cut and trimmed this morning and assembled as you hear them in quasi concrete style. Effects used are Logic's ring modulator and as always Eventide's Black Hole. The video I took during the session came out pretty rough do to the Florissant lights so its more a montage than my normal clips. Hope you enjoy! Thanks also to Ross for hosting of the evening and Shane for some added noodle flavor :D"

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

MESS (Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio): How A Moog 55 Works


Published on Apr 27, 2016 Audio Technology Magazine

"Byron Scullin takes the Moog 55 modular synth for a drive and shows us how it works.

MESS (Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio)
http://mess.foundation"

The Transaudio ProCase 6 - Custom Dual EMS VCS3 Modular Pin Matrix Synth at MESS

Robin Fox - MESS Ltd - Transaudio Procast 6

Published on Jun 14, 2016

Note this is the first post on the Transaudio ProCase 6 on MATRIXSYNTH. The synth is from 1976 and is part of the MESS collection. Only three of these where produced. It is essentially two EMS VCS3s in one unit with extras. See the overview video below.

Above: "Robin Fox takes us through the Melbourne made Transaudio Procaast 6 Synthesiser at MESS Ltd - Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio
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MESS (Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio): How A Transaudio ProCase 6 Works

Published on Apr 27, 2016

"Robin Fox from MESS demonstrates a Transaudio ProCase 6 modular synth at MESS, Melbourne. Only three of them were ever made.

MESS:
http://mess.foundation"


Image via Cycle Defrost

Update: see this post for some pics and a video walkthrough of MESS.

AT Tours MESS, Melbourne's New Synth Haven

Monday, May 02, 2016

The Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio

AT Tours MESS, Melbourne's New Synth Haven

Published on Apr 14, 2016 Audio Technology Magazine


This one in via MATRIXSYNTH Member, Ross Healy of Vicmod Records. You'll find the Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio or MESS website here.

"Based in Melbourne Australia, MESS is a unique not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the creation of electronic sound and music founded by Robin Fox and Byron J Scullin.

The heart of MESS is the MESS Studio, a fully functioning sound production workshop representing one of the most unique, eclectic and historically significant collections of electronic instruments in the world. Working from within the studio is the MESS School, a place for people to engage with the history, technique and artistry of electronic sound and music creation presented in a format that is flexible, affordable and artist driven. Work created at the studio and school is supported by MESS Show to promote unique performance events and recording releases reflecting the diversity of sound created at MESS alongside historical releases from the vault of Australian electronic music . Finally MESS Schematic not only maintains the instruments in the MESS Studio collection, it also offers a space for the development of new instrument ideas focussing on design, engineering and construction.

MESS is an independent, inclusive and culturally broad organisation, reflecting the history of the field, supporting those currently involved in creation, as well as ensuring and encouraging its vibrancy, diversity and legacy into the future. Wherever it is, MESS will create an environment based on encouraging physical interaction between artists and instruments. This is a place where coincidence, chance and curiosity allow and encourage people to interact with each other and with the collection. MESS maintains independence through a diverse funding model drawing on private patronage, membership donation, and cultural institutions."


All photos credit to K ristoffer Paulsen.

Buchla
This machine is based on the inspired and eccentric designs of Don Buchla who founded Buchla & Associates and later the Buchla Electronic Musical Instruments company. The system in this photo is based on the Buchla 200 series modules and this particular instrument is made up from authentic 200e modules and 'cloned' modules made by 3rd party manufacturers. A Buchla 200e system in action.


EMS VCS3 & EMS Synthi AKS
The EMS VCS3 and the EMS Synthi AKS are legendary machines in electronic sound and music. Inspired in-part by a commission from Australian composer Don Banks, EMS was founded by Peter Zinovieff who worked alongside David Cockerell & Tristram Carey designing some of the first 'affordable' synthesisers for the general public. These machines were used by artists such as Pink Floyd, Jean Michel-Jarre and Brian Eno. The Synthi AKS is the portable suitcase version of the VCS3.


Moog 55
Robert Moog is one of the preeminent designers of early synthesisers used continuously by countless artists since their first emergence in 1965. There are 2 of these Moog 55s’ in the MESS collection. Both are part of a limited edition (55 only worldwide) reissue of one of Moog’s best loved pre-assembled stock modular systems. Suzanne Ciani playing one the System 55 reissues that we have in the studio."

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