Tuesday, July 07, 2015
Track Made using SIEL DK-80
Published on Jul 7, 2015 SPFXsynthesisers
"All sounds except drums and vocals are from the Siel DK80"
Korg Mono/Poly MP4 "Midipoly" upgrade- project teaser & prototype ARP2600 expander
Published on Jul 7, 2015 sounddoctorin
"Bob Weigel of http://www.sounddoctorin.com shows some installation tips re: the Midipoly upgrade which offers Midi, obviously, to the MP4 as well as several other features including use of velocity values to 15 which translate to codes that tell which VCO(s) to trigger! Also a hint of why I'm doing this. A brief look at the prototype for the ARP2600 expander that will add a fantastic capability to anything like the ARP2600 though I'm designing it specifically with that in mind. More to come! I'll put up a demo when I get it all working right!"
Yamaha reface Videos from Keyboard Magazine
Videos just added to the main post below. Here for those coming in from Twitter & Facebook.
Yamaha reface Mobile Mini Keyboards: Get the Sounds Made Famous By Your Favorite 1980’s Band
Published on Jul 7, 2015 yamahacorporation
Updates: new Yamaha reface promo videos added above, Sonicstate, Gear4music and Keyboard Mag videos below. Tons of additional picks including the interface screen of the reface DX added below. Click each pic for the full size shot.
Yamaha reface Videos from Keyboard Magazine
Yamaha reface Sonic State First Look Videos
Yamaha reface Gear4music Demos
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Your Sound. Any Place, Any Time
Published on Jul 3, 2015 Yamaha Corporation of America
And the press release, full details & a ton of pics are in.
"NASHVILLE (July 9, 2015)—Yamaha today introduced the new reface Mobile Mini Keyboards, portable yet powerful sounding keyboards that descend from a distinguished pedigree.
Why should guitarists have all the fun playing outdoors or anytime inspiration strikes? Even for beginners, these boards are fun to play because there are no deep, complicated control panels to learn: turning knobs and sliding faders brings an instant change in sound and players are able to create their own tones for a fun, tactile experience.
Building on Yamaha’s 40-year heritage of creating some of the most heralded and renowned electronic keyboards in music history, reface reimagines the interface of four classic Yamaha instruments – some of which are difficult to find in the vintage market and weigh too much to carry around. The new series offers thick, booming sound, built-in speakers, 37 keys with professional-grade HQ-Mini action (derived from the flagship Motif XF professional synthesizer) and battery-powered portability for making music on the go. But more than mere travel companions, these versatile keyboards connect with external speakers, smartphones, tablets, MIDI devices and computers for use on stage and in the studio.
reface DX draws its inspiration from the iconic DX7, which debuted in 1983 and became the first commercially successful electronic keyboard used extensively by a multitude of bands throughout the decade and beyond, including Toto (“Africa”), the Doobie Brothers (“What a Fool Believes”) and the theme from “Beverly Hills Cop” (Axel F”). With the press of a button, the reface DX changes from retro-80s tones to cutting-edge modern sounds perfect for EDM. A new Multi-Touch Control interface makes it easy to customize your sound with the powerful FM (frequency modulation) synthesis engine. The instrument includes 8-note polyphony, 32 Voice Memories and a backlit display.
reface YC reimagines the YC Yamaha Combo organs, introduced in the late 1960s and used by Pink Floyd, Tangerine Dream and others. The YC offers all the expression of drawbars, rotary speaker, percussion and effects. It includes five retro organ sounds—ranging from tonewheel to transistor to the original Yamaha Combo organ—and 128-note polyphony.
reface CP redesigns the Combo Piano, launched in 1975 and ubiquitous on stages during that era. The sound enhanced the work of Keane, U2, Genesis, Billy Joel and more. The CP model features six electric piano sounds including tine, reed, clav, toy and CP80 plus direct control of six different 1970s-style effects built into its retro-chic design. It also includes a sustain pedal input with a half-damper response and 128-note polyphony.
reface CS rekindles the legacy of the CS-series Control Synthesizers, introduced in 1976 and played by Vangelis, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson, among others. Offering 8-note polyphony, reface CS uses virtual analog synth technology and five flexible oscillator modules to create a wide variety of complex sounds from analog to digital.
reface features a 'one to one' control scheme, meaning the panel controls perfectly match the tone generator for direct sound creation and musical inspiration.
'reface offers high-quality touch, tone, interface and superior design at an affordable price,' said Nate Tschetter, marketing manager, Music Production, Yamaha Corporation of America. 'These inspiring, horizon-expanding instruments are fun to play and let keyboard players take their music anywhere.'
The reface YC, CP, CS and DX mobile mini keyboards (MSRP: $799) will ship in September 2015.
For more information, visit http://4wrd.it/yamahasynth or http://4wrd.it/usayamaha"
Click the pics for the full size shots.
Additional detailed interface pics added below.
Updates: new Yamaha reface promo videos added above, Sonicstate, Gear4music and Keyboard Mag videos below. Tons of additional picks including the interface screen of the reface DX added below. Click each pic for the full size shot.
Yamaha reface Videos from Keyboard Magazine
Yamaha reface Sonic State First Look Videos
Yamaha reface Gear4music Demos
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Your Sound. Any Place, Any Time
Published on Jul 3, 2015 Yamaha Corporation of America
And the press release, full details & a ton of pics are in.
"NASHVILLE (July 9, 2015)—Yamaha today introduced the new reface Mobile Mini Keyboards, portable yet powerful sounding keyboards that descend from a distinguished pedigree.
Why should guitarists have all the fun playing outdoors or anytime inspiration strikes? Even for beginners, these boards are fun to play because there are no deep, complicated control panels to learn: turning knobs and sliding faders brings an instant change in sound and players are able to create their own tones for a fun, tactile experience. 
Building on Yamaha’s 40-year heritage of creating some of the most heralded and renowned electronic keyboards in music history, reface reimagines the interface of four classic Yamaha instruments – some of which are difficult to find in the vintage market and weigh too much to carry around. The new series offers thick, booming sound, built-in speakers, 37 keys with professional-grade HQ-Mini action (derived from the flagship Motif XF professional synthesizer) and battery-powered portability for making music on the go. But more than mere travel companions, these versatile keyboards connect with external speakers, smartphones, tablets, MIDI devices and computers for use on stage and in the studio.
reface DX draws its inspiration from the iconic DX7, which debuted in 1983 and became the first commercially successful electronic keyboard used extensively by a multitude of bands throughout the decade and beyond, including Toto (“Africa”), the Doobie Brothers (“What a Fool Believes”) and the theme from “Beverly Hills Cop” (Axel F”). With the press of a button, the reface DX changes from retro-80s tones to cutting-edge modern sounds perfect for EDM. A new Multi-Touch Control interface makes it easy to customize your sound with the powerful FM (frequency modulation) synthesis engine. The instrument includes 8-note polyphony, 32 Voice Memories and a backlit display. 
reface YC reimagines the YC Yamaha Combo organs, introduced in the late 1960s and used by Pink Floyd, Tangerine Dream and others. The YC offers all the expression of drawbars, rotary speaker, percussion and effects. It includes five retro organ sounds—ranging from tonewheel to transistor to the original Yamaha Combo organ—and 128-note polyphony. 
reface CP redesigns the Combo Piano, launched in 1975 and ubiquitous on stages during that era. The sound enhanced the work of Keane, U2, Genesis, Billy Joel and more. The CP model features six electric piano sounds including tine, reed, clav, toy and CP80 plus direct control of six different 1970s-style effects built into its retro-chic design. It also includes a sustain pedal input with a half-damper response and 128-note polyphony. reface CS rekindles the legacy of the CS-series Control Synthesizers, introduced in 1976 and played by Vangelis, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson, among others. Offering 8-note polyphony, reface CS uses virtual analog synth technology and five flexible oscillator modules to create a wide variety of complex sounds from analog to digital.
reface features a 'one to one' control scheme, meaning the panel controls perfectly match the tone generator for direct sound creation and musical inspiration.
'reface offers high-quality touch, tone, interface and superior design at an affordable price,' said Nate Tschetter, marketing manager, Music Production, Yamaha Corporation of America. 'These inspiring, horizon-expanding instruments are fun to play and let keyboard players take their music anywhere.'
The reface YC, CP, CS and DX mobile mini keyboards (MSRP: $799) will ship in September 2015.
For more information, visit http://4wrd.it/yamahasynth or http://4wrd.it/usayamaha"
Click the pics for the full size shots.
Additional detailed interface pics added below.
Arturia BeatStep Pro Sequencer & Controller Demo
Published on Jul 7, 2015 SourceDistributionTV
See the announcement earlier today for additional videos and details. You'll find some dealers you can check the price with on the right.
modular sequence fun with biologik
Just playing around with a nice sequence from my modular.
Published on Jul 7, 2015 biologik
"Recorded in mono -- hey, it's better than iPhone quality, right? #eurorack #intellijel"
Nice sequence.
Published on Jul 7, 2015 biologik
"Recorded in mono -- hey, it's better than iPhone quality, right? #eurorack #intellijel"
Nice sequence.
Roland System 100 101 Manual, 102 Patch Book & 101/102 Patch Sheets
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Roland System 100 model 101 operation manual via this auction.
"Great 80 page early roland manual with photos and control panel fold out!"
Roland System 100 Synth 102 Patch book and 101/102 Patch sheets via this auction
"Super Rare original Roland System 100 model expander 102 patch book and 17 original user patch sheets for the 101 and 102 expander. Good condition."
Note the manual has "System 100" while the patch book has "System-100". Kind of interesting when you think about the branding choices manufacturers make for their product marketing - deliberate or not.
Roland System 100 model 101 operation manual via this auction.
"Great 80 page early roland manual with photos and control panel fold out!"
Roland System 100 Synth 102 Patch book and 101/102 Patch sheets via this auction
"Super Rare original Roland System 100 model expander 102 patch book and 17 original user patch sheets for the 101 and 102 expander. Good condition."
Note the manual has "System 100" while the patch book has "System-100". Kind of interesting when you think about the branding choices manufacturers make for their product marketing - deliberate or not.
TSM2015 - Projekt Dataline
Published on Jul 6, 2015
Projekt Dataline at the 2015 Torino Synth Meet.
"Grazie agli sforzi congiunti fra Torino Synth Meeting, Soundwave ed Elektron, siamo riusciti ad avere, per la prima volta in Italia, l'endorser ufficiale Elektron Cenk Sayinli con il suo progetto musicale 'Projekt Dataline'. Un' ora di improvvisazione elettronica con Elektron Octatrak, Elektron Analog Rytm, Elektron Analog Four, Bastl Microgranny e Acid8!"
Googlish:
"Through the joint efforts between Turino Synth Meeting, Soundwave and Elektron, we managed to have, for the first time in Italy, the official endorser Elektron Cenk Sayinli with his musical project 'Projekt Dataline'. An 'now improvisation with electronics Elektron Octatrak, Elektron Analog Rytm, Elektron Analog Four, and Bastl Microgranny Acid8!"
Ambient Harmonica
Published on Jul 7, 2015 Anthony Distefano
"One note harmonica processed in NI Absynth' s granular mode and cloud filters"
Cymru Beats Qu-Bit Tri-Ger
Published on Jul 7, 2015 Simon Jones
"A short Qu-Bit Tri-ger jam. The Tri-Ger is clocking a DinSync DrumDokta 2 and I have the Tri-ger trigger outs feeding some Tiptop audio drum modules which I jam over the top."
http://www.cymrubeats.com/
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