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at 10/31/2006 02:56:00 PM

Yep....
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Title link takes you there. Who ever gets this bling, I want pics!

at 10/31/2006 11:00:00 AM

Happy Halloween folks. Have a fun one. Title link takes you to a few more shots.

at 10/31/2006 09:32:00 AM

via brian comnes:

"Well here at last are pictures of my homebrew version of a Metasonix TS-21 Hellfire Modulator based on an Eric Barbour circuit (of Matasonix fame). This thing is definitely a twisted and demented sound shaper. The name TUMOR REFILLED HALO is an anagram of the original's HellFire Modulator. The unit has 5 tubes consisting of a rectifier for DC voltage, a VCA distortion tube, an LFO oscillator tube and two tubes for adding more artifacts to the sound. The chassis is an old bench test unit that I salvaged. Eric's power circuit design uses dual transformers to economically generate the proper voltages for the the tubes at 6VAC and 140VDC and is very innovative. The overall sound is similar to the TM-1 Waveshaper . I'll send sound samples later. I'm sure the Noisefest crowd will get a rise out of this."

Title link takes you to the shots.

at 10/31/2006 09:18:00 AM

"Mix is an experimental graphical real time audio loop mixing app inspired by AudioPad. This is an early prototype and I'd appreciate any feedback on how to improve it."

Title link takes the download. Mac only. Sent my way via s o n i c b r a t:

"basically u can grab audio files (preferably MP3 because wav samples will cause a bit of a hang due to processing) and drop it like how you would drop the "coin-like" controllers in the Audiopad... the out look of it is almost the same with the path of circular rotating stripe turning... and two blue circles that is L/R output... so you drag any other cirles (sound files) with rotating aura close to either one it will be louder left or right... hard to explain it.

I have used it for live improvisations basically to make my sounds travel more organically with control of the mouse. You remove files by doing a ctrl+x; to add files just drag and drop.."

BTW, check out this post on Audiopad for video that will give you an idea of how this works.

at 10/31/2006 08:25:00 AM

"String Thing is a cello-like electronic instrument played by stroking or beating metal rods with the hands. The use of bodily gestures, infinitely variable and visible to the audience, avoids the ‘robotic’ and visually uncommunicative quality typical of computer music.

Four roughly parallel metal rods are each divided into a long and a short section by a bridge element. The pressure and position of the fingers on the longer rod section are continuously sensed to control pitch and expression; pressure on the shorter sections controls velocity, attack and volume. MIDI software converts this information into sound and, through magnets under each rod, vibrates the rod according to the pressure it senses, thus returning haptic feedback to the player."

Title link takes you to more info, shots, samples and video. String Thing is a project by benjamin dove.

at 10/31/2006 12:50:00 AM

James of InnerSpace Recordings & Cherry Sound Studios LLC sent me a link to a MySpace page he set up for the Star Instruments Synare 01 and 03. He has Synare 01 number three. Amazing. You can see the pads at the bottom of the slider box on the 01 in the second shot.

Title link takes you there. Audio demo of the 01 here.

at 10/31/2006 12:40:00 AM

Click here for the latest Crosstalk on Gearwire where you'll find various play options and the playlist. The Moog Little Phatty comes in at 27:33.

Also featured: Maudio's NRV-10, Universal Audio's DCS Remote Preamp, Native Instruments Audio Kontrol 1, and Native Instruments Massive.

at 10/31/2006 12:33:00 AM

Title link takes you to shots via this auction.

Note, if you are thinking of picking this up, be sure to read this.

via rick.

at 10/31/2006 12:07:00 AM

flickr via devowski. Title link takes you to more.

Be sure to check out Devowski's previous creation.

at 10/31/2006 12:05:00 AM

"jMusic is a project designed to provide composers and software developers with a library of compositional and audio processing tools. It provides a solid framework for computer-assisted composition in Java™, and is also used for generative music, instrument building, interactive performance, and music analysis. jMusic supports musicians with its familiar music data structure based upon note/sound events, and provides methods for organising, manipulating and analysing that musical data. jMusic scores can be rendered as MIDI or audio files for storage and later processing or playback in real-time. jMusic can read and write MIDI files, audio files, XML files, and its own .jm files; there is real-time support for JavaSound, QuickTime and MIDIShare. jMusic is designed to be extendible, encouraging you to build upon its functionality by programming in Java to create your own musical compositions, tools, and instruments. In a spirit of mutual collaboration, jMusic is provided free and is an open source project. jMusic is 100% Java and works on Windows, Mac OS, Linux, BSD, Solaris, or any other platform with Java support."

Title link takes you there. Via sequencer.de.

Update via Peter Kirn of CDM in the comments:
"See also jm-Etude, which interfaces this with Processing, a free and cross-platform environment designed to make Java coding accessible to non-programmers and quicker for programmers. link"

at 10/31/2006 12:04:00 AM

flickr via DJ Vartan.

at 10/30/2006 03:03:00 PM

In case you missed the update to this post on Reactable, here's a video on Audiopad.
Title link takes you to more. Via freakyfreefrancis.

at 10/30/2006 02:52:00 PM

via DRFRESH. No title link.

at 10/30/2006 02:39:00 PM

Another table top sequencer. Via freakyfreefrancis*.

at 10/30/2006 02:14:00 PM

A couple of interesting items via this year's Vemia auction.

at 10/30/2006 10:34:00 AM

via freakyfreefrancis.

at 10/30/2006 10:02:00 AM

Control your synths and DAW with this. YouTube via yowzerz. Sent my way via FreakyFreeFrancis.

at 10/30/2006 10:00:00 AM

YouTube via maniaxmemori. Sent my way via FreakyFreeFrancis.

at 10/30/2006 09:51:00 AM

"VMM-R (pronounced "Vimmer") is a software MIDI sequencer and recorder. It is heavily based upon a hardware sequencer, known as the Alesis MMT-8.

VMM-R provides an affordable (free) alternative to expensive professional MIDI sequencing equipment. It runs on an ordinary home PC, requiring only Windows XP and a standard sound card. It is also intended to be suited to the music professional, able to be used for live performance on stage.

For the professional, VMM-R can communciate with any device that attaches to the MIDI port of the sound card. Such devices include synthesizers, musical keyboards, and even other sequencers (including the original MMT-8)."

Title link takes you there. Via synthesizer-magazin.de.

at 10/30/2006 09:29:00 AM

Title link takes you there. Samples on site.

via sequencer.de.

at 10/30/2006 09:20:00 AM

Remember the AVS04? Click here for a post on sequencer.de with more info in German.

The following is the Google translated version:

"The second part of the Synths is now also available. Thus it has thus all 4 Voices and 8 filters as well as 8 envelope generators. Also those Noise generators, random CV and the Mehrphasen LFO is ready.

If it is enough to me, I will still adapt the Midiinterface that it also with two pressed keys correctly functions; -/Default-moderately that stands Interface for the moment on mono mode.

The wildest things are written over my VCF. BPF are and were never intended. At present the LPF with 12, 18 functions and 24 railways. I worked to the HPF for a long time and am not not to the goal come with my technology. I assume that the 80 bits Computational accuracy are not sufficient for a HPF. Around the project not still more to retard, I have at present only times the LPF built in that Hope, by reprogramming the filter modules medium-term also HPF realize to be able. I do not have a schedule in addition however.

The Midiinterface is not in the back and takes away from anybody place. The difference between the two Synthteilen AVS-04A and B is in that the right five columns:

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at 10/30/2006 03:27:00 AM

Title link takes you to the details and audio on Sonicbrat.

at 10/30/2006 03:21:00 AM

"The Tangible Sequencer. A simple musical instrument. Colored blocks are associated with sounds. Pressing the play button plays a sound. Putting blocks next to each other plays back a sequence of sounds in the direction of the play arrows. Here, blocks are arranged in a circle producing feedback and infinitely repeating the sounds for each block until the user disrupts the flow."

YouTube via traer. Sent my way via FreakyFreeFrancis.

at 10/30/2006 03:10:00 AM

video upload by HarriL

Sequence starts at 5:26.

The following is the Doepfer Regelwerk - audio (Quasimidi Polymorph and 309) starts around 7:27.

at 10/30/2006 02:51:00 AM

YouTube via porchka66.

at 10/30/2006 12:36:00 AM

Title link takes you to shots of this Yamaha CS15 for sale. Samples, mirrored here.

at 10/30/2006 12:20:00 AM

video upload by HarriL

"MP3 VERSION: http://www.mikseri.net/music/play.php...

Hey again, here's another live by me.
I whipped this little techno/trance ish track up in a few hours today.

The ending is crap, yes i know. My finger slipped :D

Gear used:
Korg EMX and Novation KS. Goldwave to record.
So try to enjoy."

at 10/30/2006 12:20:00 AM

Title link takes you to the RSF Synth Site with updates. Via Yves of yusynth:

"Olivier Grall and I, have updated the RSF synth site. Among the new stuff : now the site has been translated (French/English), new photos of the systems were added (in particular check the serie 11 modular), sound clips are provided for some of the systems and a copy of the Blackbox user manual (french version though) can be downloaded. Comments and suggestions are welcome at rsf.grall[at]wanadoo.fr"

Enjoy.

at 10/30/2006 12:10:00 AM

flickr by bdu.

Title link takes you to more shots.

at 10/30/2006 12:05:00 AM

Update: Looks similar to audiopad:

Make sure to check out the comments for more.

at 10/29/2006 08:48:00 AM

Title link takes you a new album by La Orange Factory made with the Commodore 64 (C64). It's available for free off of rapidshare. Here's the Google translated page.

"With 8-bit Panik, 41.2 Hz propose to discover under one another angle the sounds 8-bit resulting from Commodore C64 (first computer to include year semi-analogue sound synthesizer going back to 1982), by pushing them in theirs extreme limits, exploiting thus parasitic, low frequencies, childish melodies. The surprising result transport the listener in extreme boxes of the auditive field and in the reminiscence of digital sounds of his youth."

at 10/29/2006 08:42:00 AM

via Another Lost Day in Paradise.

at 10/29/2006 08:34:00 AM

One last video of David Skinner and his Synthesizers.com modular at this year's Pacific Northwest Synthesizer Meeting. Click here for previous posts featuring David Skinner and his synthesizer.com.

BTW, this is my last video for this year's PNW Meeting, so for those of you that need a break from the videos, your break is here. : ) Thanks for bearing with me all, this blog is where I archive this stuff for me and others to look back at over time. Trust me, putting these videos up was a bit more work for me as well.

at 10/29/2006 02:45:00 AM

Uploaded on Apr 19, 2011 matrixsynth

Eleven videos of John Bowen talking about his experience at Sequential Circuits at this year's Pacific Northwest Synthesizer Meeting. Apologies for the number of videos and short lengths of each. If you don't have time to watch all of this in one sitting, this might actually be to your advantage. Update: At 2:08 in Part 6 John mentions his classic sync preset used by The Cars Let's Go. Earlier in the vid, he also talks about conversations with Pat Gleeson and the concept of charging for presets.

at 10/29/2006 02:37:00 AM

Carbon111 Demos the Little Phatty at this year's Pacific Northwest Synthesizer Meeting.

at 10/29/2006 02:36:00 AM

Minimoog shown at this year's Pacific Northwest Synthesizer Meeting. This is a pretty good example of the symptoms in this post. BTW, I didn't catch the presenter's name, if you know it feel free to post it in the comments.

at 10/29/2006 02:34:00 AM

James Gallent talks about his Moog Etherwave Theremin at this year's Pacific Northwest Synthesizer Meeting.

at 10/29/2006 02:32:00 AM

John and Stephen play and talk about the SCI Prophet 5 Rev 1 and Rev 3 at this year's Pacific Northwest Synthesizer Meeting. The Rev 1 is on the left.

Warning: For those of you that complained about the last Creamware/Prophet 5 video, you might want to skip this one as well. This is synth geek material.

at 10/29/2006 01:54:00 AM

Posted by synthbaron on Synthwire. Anyone know what it is?

Update via anonymous in the comments:
"this is an SMS MARS with the planet 7 (?) expander. Neat little modules. Its a single rack space. 1 each of: vco, vcf, lfo, eg, vca. Patch point on the back of the rack. The planet module brings all patch points to the front (actually for 2 mars units) and adds a couple utility modules (mixers, inverters, etc)."

SMS (Synthetic Music Systems)

Upate via Chris in the comments:
"I was lucky enough to buy on of these from the designer 5 years ago, and was silly not to buy a second one that went through ebay a few months back, its that good !!! The two 1u racks sit above and below the 2 u unit which brings all the patch point to the front and include noise, ring mod and many more extras. I'll try to put up some samples up on the web site soon so you can have a listen. The filters are moog 24db and the VCOs have a very useful vc morph, from saw to saw and square to narrow pulse. I have to say again I love this synth, maybe evern more than my Organ system it is realy that good. The designer worked on a second version with analouge systems called the Spawn which was reviewed in SOS. I also have to say the designer was a lovely bloke, if anyone has his email I would love to get in touch again.

Chris

PS if people have a preference to alonger Mp3 or smaller wav files like my other samples let me know and any requests will be considered."

at 10/29/2006 12:05:00 AM

Remember the ASM-2? Here's one with a wooden faceplate via Sendling.

at 10/28/2006 11:34:00 AM

Via daddio:
"It's made with a DJMC, Digitar, and and Expressionmate for the "neck". Held together with Day-Glo legos - UV reactive!!!! Sort of a home made midi guitar I suppose, but I don't play it like that."

Click image for a much larger shot.

at 10/28/2006 10:17:00 AM

Title link takes you to a few more PG-1000 shots pulled via this auction. The PG-1000 is the dedicated contoller for the Roland D-50 keyboard and D-550 rack.

Via anonymous in the comments of this post:
"The shear number of sliders on the PG-1000 is astonishing, but even more astonishing is the fact that each slider gets routed to one of four different active layers at any given time depending on the mode the box is in. On top of that, there is another mode that controls totally different parameters (labeled in a different color) that are common to pairs of tones. So, each slider has, IIRC six different fuctions. It sounds confusing, but it really isn't in practice.

The D-50 is an amazing pad machine. pulse width modualtion and four LFOs, resonant filter plus interesting envelopes."

at 10/28/2006 09:21:00 AM

I've been listening to a bit of daddio's Tapewarm lately. Really good experimental synth music. Daddio also sent me a shot of his LEGO guitar. I'll be putting that up later as soon as I find out if it's a MIDI controller. In the mean time check out some of his music on Sevcom. BTW, daddio recommends Sevcom as a good place for artists to host a site (50M free), and it has a decent forum.

Tapewarm Kit List:
Nord rackII controlled with an expressionmate
Doepfer Modular run through a Kaoss pad
Digitar controlled Proteus2
Electribe esx1
Beat loops from Brian run through an instore Alesis stomp box demo rig.

at 10/28/2006 02:30:00 AM

via this auction

at 10/28/2006 02:25:00 AM

-Advanced Simulated Analog Modular Synthesizer: Modular patching of synth components and controls.
-Internal high-frequency digital simulation of analogue voltage levels.
-Oscillator with phase, Detune and Pulsewidth that generates standard synth waveforms.
-Dual Oscillator with Detune, Hardsync and Ring modulation.
-Sampler, 16/24/32 bit Mono/Stereo multi sample player that imports WAV/SF2 files.
-2/4 Pole Multimode Filters with Cutoff, Resonance (LP, HP, BP and BS filtertypes),
-SVF, Zolzer, Moog, EQ, Formant, Comb, Allpass, Parametric and Shelving Filters.
-Amplifier and Mixer with Panning, Volume and Velocity control.
-Delay, Reverb, Phaser, Chorus, Distortion and PitchShift Effects.
-Soft-knee Compressor with Peak/RMS detection and optional Sidechain.
-10 Octave/12 Note Pitch control with Detune and Portamento.
-Controllers for frequency modulation (FM) and fast frequency sweeps.
-Bipolar/Unipolar LFO, HFO, ADSR/Multipoint Envelopes and Step Sequencer.
-Output component with Panning, DC removal, Volume and Clip control.
-Noise generator, filtered Pink, White and Brown noise with freq. sync control.
-Input generator so synth can function as an insert effect.
-Full stereo support (selected components can run in mono to save CPU cycles).
-Instant visual feedback on all controls. Frequency, Time/Amplitude, Modulation, etc.
-Up to 128 assignable automation controls.
-5 banks of 128 pre-made patches.
-Choose between Mono, Legato, or up to 16-voice true Polyphony.

Title link takes you there including samples and download. Via Brian Comnes.

at 10/28/2006 02:15:00 AM

Remember the Pollard Syndrum? Click here for more shots pulled via this auction.

Details:
"Syndrum Quad By Pollard Industries.

Four analog synths in one box, triggered by four drum pads. The synths have a noise generator with sustain for snare and long noise effects, like crashing, separate volume control, tone sustain, tone sweep (up, down or off), tuning (course, fine and waveform shape), and vibrato control (spread, waveform and range).

The outputs on the back include seperate outs for the four pads, mixed outs for pads 1 & 2 and 3 & 4, and a seperate mixed output for all four pads (XLR & 1/4 inch).

There is an input for the footswitch that controls some of the parameters of the pad chosen."

at 10/28/2006 02:07:00 AM

Click here for more shots via this auction

Details:
"The D-Lab Classic Multi-Plexer in Baked ON-Dark Metallic Blue

I have had request’s to keep the unit simple for those that enjoy the sound and liked the original look, this unit is it! with a few updates:
1. New design Main circuit board (just received this week!)
2. New FREQ range pot (for better response).
3. Blue Metallic Bezel paint and Yellow LEDS. For a bit of 1970’s style.
4. Overview sheet.

Found this website write-up on my device! I guess they share synth technology.

GETLOFI.Com

The Multi-Plexer will produce those famous sounds that you grew up hearing on Lost and Space, The Forbidden Planet, Star Trek and other Sci-Fi classics. The name was assigned, simply because that’s what it does. The circuit sends an analog signal around in a circle, bending and distorting it, like a ring modulator. However, the MP is a FREE RUNNING Synth. No input is required for it to operate. But if you input a signal (like your guitar) it will ride the MP self generated wave. The end product is a result of many manipulations. I cannot describe its sounds in words. Please listen to the links and judge for yourself.

Multi-Plexer.MP3
Multi-Plexer.MP3
Multi-Plexer.Wav

Circuit:
The circuit is a basic pure Analog Synth (not noisy digital) with Depth, Sustain, Impact, Rate, Frequency and Volume adjustments. Only TOP Quality components were utilized. “Spared no expense” Runs on 2- 9vdc batteries (included). Totally isolated circuit will not produce hum or ground loops on your Guitar amp or stereo as other plug in the wall synths do. This is a great gadget to add to your rock band as a creepy, self running, sound generator. It’s also a lot of fun to just play with on your home stereo. Works best with Bass guitars or Keyboards, since the frequency is basically low.

Check out the MP3 files that my friend in OK sent me (see links above). The original circuit was developed in the 1970’s. Over 60 of them have sold on the ebay so far. See my feedback for great comments on this device. This gadget is not available anywhere besides D-Lab. In other words, you will be getting a very unique item. My investment per unit is $70.00 (parts), excluding numerous hours of layout and construction time. The cost have elevated due to the cosmetics I have been incorporating, plus quality components. I am doing my best to provide a top notch product. I realize that my gadget is small league compared to the big hitters (Moog, Paia & Korg). I just hope that you enjoy it. Bands around the country have been e-mailing me with great reports incorporating the Multi-Plexer's weird sound into their gigs.

This device is intended for fun or interface with your band equipment, not for development of a new Outer Limits episode. The cost is much less than store bought models and it is fully portable, unlike anything else on the market. Please e-mail me with questions or concerns before bidding. Unit comes with a nifty overview sheet for operating this crazy instrument. I can accept PayPal or M/O’s only. Payment must be received within 5 days of auction end. Shipping will be via Fed X ground ($9.00) to a street address, NO P.O. boxes. Thanks for looking and for your consideration.

NOTE: GREAT HALLOWEEN Sound effects device! Last one till 1 Nov."

at 10/28/2006 01:51:00 AM

No title link. Shot via this auction.

at 10/28/2006 01:50:00 AM

flick by shelle_eyes.

at 10/28/2006 12:30:00 AM

Roland PG-1000 --- BTW, I'm listening to New Order's "Temptation" as I put this up, and this shot just captures it for some reason. Amazing shots. Title link takes you to more. Via Matthew.

analog studio dark

analog studio lit

Update via phloem in the comments: Looks like the PG-1000 is up for auction. Shot's grabbed here.

at 10/28/2006 12:10:00 AM

YouTube via utdgrant. Sent my way via frederic.

at 10/28/2006 12:05:00 AM

at 10/28/2006 12:03:00 AM

flickr by zyphichore.

at 10/28/2006 12:01:00 AM

Remember the Kinetic Sound Prism? Title link takes you to a 3.99M demo according to Elhardt. The question mark? Well Elhardt is the man who brought us the Bahn Sage, and is suspect number one on the SMS 2000, so...

"The following excerpt is a mp3 I recorded off of the Prism demo tape. As
can be heard, it's probably a better advertisement NOT to spend $30K on this
synth. It doesn't seem to be making any kinds of sounds that couldn't be
done on something like a Prophet-5, except that with the polyphony and
multitimbral capabilities, maybe it can be done without multitracking. And
by the time the Prism appeared, NED had added sampling to the Synclav, and
there was the Fairlight. Both with demo tapes that made you want to buy
them. If I can find somebody to host large MP3 files, I can record those
demo tapes too.

I should point out also, that bubble memory was not a useless or obsolete
technology. It maintains memory on power down without battery backup, just
as my Apple ][ bubble memory card has been doing for the past 25 years, and
might be able to do so even with an EMP from a nuclear bomb. Bub mem was
still being sold up into the 90's in the form of RAM Disc computer cards.
Maybe still is."

at 10/27/2006 02:11:00 PM

"This is a sculpture that produces electronic synthesiser sounds and precussion. I used to see the old photographs ow ww1 submarines and the "talking tubes" that connected the various areas of the submarine."

Via Mike Ford. Title link takes you to more of his incredible work. Absolutely beautiful. Mike also tells me he will be putting up some videos of his work on YouTube. I can't wait. I'll be putting up posts as soon as they come in.

at 10/27/2006 01:51:00 PM

Title link takes you there.

via Gijs.

at 10/27/2006 01:47:00 PM

Here's a shot of the Waldorf Nano card for the CME range of MIDI controllers. The image was grabbed from an animated gif on this site. Sent my way via aves.