RND Modul KlangbauKöln

Published on Jul 31, 2015 RinghausenMusic

New random module from KlangbauKöln.

Giorgio Moroder - The Chase (live by Kebu @ Sthlm Italo Disco Party 2015)

Published on Jul 31, 2015 Kebu

"Kebu's all-analog synth cover of Giorgio Moroder's The Chase, performed live at the Sthlm Italo Disco Party 2015 at Nalen, Stockholm, 16.5.2015.

Thanks to Jean-Paul Meulendijks, Alexander Guskov, Heidi Väisänen, Tuulikki Väisänen, and Renaud Guérin for operating the cameras!

This cover version is a mixture of the both the original version and JAIA's Express Remix - with a few of my own additions thrown in.

The song was performed using only analog synthesizers, either played live or sequenced. The performance was recorded directly from the mixer to a stereo track and later mixed together with the ambience from the room. A few mistakes have been cut out and replaced with the audio from a rehearsal take.

Equipment used in this song: Logan String Melody II; MXR EVH117; Roland TR-808, Juno 60, Alpha Juno 1&2; Korg Polysix, Poly 61, Mono/Poly, Micro-preset M500; Moog Source; DSI Tetra; Jomox AirBase99; Touched-by-sound DRM1; Oberheim Matrix 1000; Marion Prosynth; Akai MPC2500 (only for MIDI sequencing), M-Audio Trigger Finger; Yamaha 01v96; Lexicon MPX500 & MPX550, as well as a midi patchbay and additional preamps for my mixer.

My debut album, "To Jupiter and Back", and latest single "Deep Blue" can be bought here: http://www.kebu.fi/"

NORD LEAD 1 【SYNTHESIZER MUSIC】 - "Blossoms in Waiting" - Ambient chillout / space music

Published on Jul 31, 2015 Synthesizer Style

"'Blossoms in Waiting' is a demonstration of the type of synthesizer music you can make with the 'Great' Clavia Nord Lead 1... I hope you have a good subwoofer. I have set this performance to a 'video.'"

Thonk Summer Sale Saturday August 1 through Sunday August 9!

Thonk is having a Summer sale starting this Saturday. There are over 100 different product lines in the sale with discounts ranging from 10-60% off. Some stock will be reduced to clear. In particular they will have a few great deals that may attract manufacturers and synth DIYers alike, including up to 50% off selected pots and knobs.

Living With The Moog Sound Lab

via the Moog Music newsletter:

"The Moog Sound Lab is literally moving into one of the bedrooms at the Ace Hotel in London for an entire month of Moog-ing. Six artists will each spend four days (and nights) cosied up to the equipment which will conclude with a live performance of their creations in the Ace's basement space, Miranda.

This special UK iteration of the Moog Sound Lab includes over 20 analog Moog handcrafted instruments, including one of the newly reissued classic System 55 Moog modular systems and some aural muscle from Bowers & Wilkins 805 Diamond speakers.

The UK Moog Sound Lab will be on tour across the pond for the rest of the year, allowing artists to experiment with the largest collection of Moog analog synthesizers outside of the the Moog Factory.

The full Moog Sound Lab residency at the Ace line-up is as follows:

Andy Blake
Blanck Mass (Fuck Buttons Offshoot)
David Colohan (United Bible Studies)
Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard
Jim Tenor
Keiji Haino

Read the full story (here).

More information and tickets available from Ace Hotel (here)."

EURORACK MODULAR SHOCK ELECTRONIX ENSEMBLE

Published on Jul 17, 2015 PLUCKA,S SHED

Synth bird!

"A new eurorack modular from shock electronix featuring the sequencer ,delay and modulator a very easy and fun starter setup
http://shockelectronix.com/shop/"

A list of their first set of products for the archives (these are available as completed or as various DIY kits):

"EsQu-One Step Sequencer

The Shock Electronix Modatron EsQu-One Step Sequencer is our Eurorack conversion of the super compact and highly versatile Korg SQ-1 Step Sequencer.

As standard, the Korg SQ-1 is a compact step sequencer with 2 x 8 steps. It's wealth of connection jacks allows it to be integrated with a Eurorack System, connected to the MS-20, and a variety of other synthesizers.

Vintage analog synths or the latest compact synths can be controlled from this single unit. You can also switch between a variety of synthesizer modes and use the step buttons to create performances overflowing with spontaneity.

As a descendant of the SQ-10, and just like the SQ-1, the EsQu-One supports the Hz/V standard, enabling it to perfectly control the MS-20 or MS-20 mini. It goes without saying the V/Oct standard is also supported, and the voltage level of the CV output (*) and polarity of the GATE output can be specified as appropriate for the device you've connected. This versatility will enable you to control a wide variety of other synthesizers as well.

* V/Oct supported for 1V, 2V, and 5V; Hz/V supported for 8V.

Just like the SQ-1, the EsQu-One provides two CV/GATE OUT channels, the standard MIDI OUT and USB MIDI, littleBits out (to connect to the littleBits synth kit by littleBits Electronics Inc.), plus the SYNC IN/OUT channel that allows you to connect to the volca series and monotribe. In addition to this, we’ve designed the EsQu-One with an added 4 rows of multiples, and easy access to the USB port at the bottom."

"Modatron Delay

The Shock Electronix Modatron Delay is our Eurorack conversion of the extremely popular Korg Monotron Delay.

As standard, the Korg Monotron Delay offers analog-style echoes, an LFO with selectable triangle or square waveshape, the same classic analog filter found in the legendary Korg MS-10 & MS-20, and with newly added controls, there is much more flexibility and functionality than ever before."

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Animodule Line_Amp & TikTok PCBs & Sequencers

via AniModule

"Busy Day at Psycho-Labs! Just got a new batch of panelized Line_Amp PCBs and assembling a new batch of TikToks"

http://www.animodule.com

And a few sequencers in the wild.

Buchla Beat Fun with Abstract Cat

Published on Jul 30, 2015 Todd Barton

"a continuation of my little beat explorations on a Buchla instrument. for better audio: http://soundcloud.com/user7621213/buchla-beat-fun-with-abstract"

MFOS Synth Case Building Tips

Published on Jul 30, 2015 Ray Wilson

"I explain a bit about the details of putting together a synth cabinet. I start from installing the power supply since the cabinet building itself is very generic and described on the page cited a bit later.

This video is to supplement the information found here:
http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/in...

I know this method is rather primitive but it results in high reliability and low resistance between the power supply and the modules. I hope it gives you some ideas for when you build your synthesizer."

Power supply mod for Roland AIRA modules

Published on Jul 30, 2015 Jacob Watters

Interesting. Curious if anyone else out there has had similar problems with the AIRA modules. If so feel free to comment.

"Connect a large capacitor to the 7812 output and ground pins to help smooth out sudden spikes in current drawn from the modules."