MATRIXSYNTH: Friday, October 12, 2007

MOS-LAB 914 Filter Demo

via Sebastian:
"I would like to inform you about a new MOS-LAB module : 914 Fixed Filter Bank. It's a wonderful module, very impressive! The original Moog's 914 design uses passive cells based on inductors and capacitors; but nowadays it's too difficult to find these inductors. I had replaced the passive cells with active filters."

Demos:

Analogue Preservation © Minimoog arp2600, VC3, CS80, CS-80,

YouTube via LF0. sent my way via stefan.
"Terrible picture and I go on a bit - but hear me out, if you love synths you should appreciate it.

Analogue Preservation © is a 12x16inch book based on the design and ergonomics of the analogue synthesizer. It was shot on a Hasselblad phase on for optimum detail. The idea and realization was a collection of synths that reveal all the specifications in the photograph rather then being listed in text.

The book and idea is complete and copy written.
I'm in talks with a few publishers but they are not really known for this sort of book, so if you like it and know someone - here is my website - it has better quality examples.

www.timmantle.com"

Yamaha CS80 Demonstration

YouTube via tx816. "Yamaha CS80 Demonstration by Mert Topel"
Istanbul, Turkey.

Yamaha cs50 CS-50

YouTube via LF0.
"bad sound, bad picture I know - it was shot on a mobile, better then nothing though right???? The Yamaha CS-50 was born before the CS-80, it is half a CS-80 without a ribbon controller. Although half the size it is 1/10th the price...of course one voice is out of tune."

Buzz-R Electronics

"The goal of Buzz-R Electronics is to make it easy for artists to get their hands on exotic soundmaking devices for very little money (by renting). These are mostly one of a kind devices that can turn any sound upside down, inside out and scattered around the room. We also offer workshops on how to use the devices, hardware hacking, etc.. If one likes the sound making devices enough I hope to be able to support the artists who are making these one of a kind devices by selling their work."

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mpc500 for the IPhone

Note this is not an official Akai product.

"A Native iPhone Application replicating the Akai Mpc-500 Drum Machine/Sampler. Future goals are to have a complete studio of audio production applications. Application is in EARLY development stages as of now. Beta release planned @ mid Oct. 2007"

click here for more info. via failed muso in the comments of this post.

Synthi Dreams

via x-ray

EMS Synthi 'A'
EMS Synthi 'AKS'
EMS Pitch to Voltage Converter
EMS Random Voltage Generator
EMS Cricklewood Keyboard

How to make synth bass tutorial - 101

YouTube via nickeax. via Nusonica.
"Please note that this video is intended only for beginners. I myself am new to this and I am simply showing some things that I've found. Have fun with your synths!"

One more by niceax. This one was done before the above:
Moog Minimoog first play!

"I now have one! I am not an expert keyboardist and this is recorded with a Dell XPS webcam. I don't have my proper camera at the moment..."

DSI Evolver - tweaking parameters

YouTube via Analogger.
"I just got the Dave Smith Instruments Mono Evolver Keyboard (MEK). It has some really nice sounds...what I did for this video is pick one patch and twist some knobs while the 16-step sequencer triggered away. The Evolver has some awesome analog patches, ambient textures, and cool digital hybrids. For this exercise I wanted to see how rude and agressive I could get the Evolver to sound. I zeroed in on the display screen so you could see the parameter I was tweaking and how it was affecting the sound. I wish you could hear how it sounded in stereo and thru my studio monitors...but this will at least give you a perspective on one aspect of this very versatile synth.

I included some video clips documenting various adventures I've undertaken the past few years. Much of it includes explosive devices, burning instruments, and an occasional "this is going to turn out bad" encounter with a leather clad nymphet."

Modded x0xb0x

images via this auction, via SillonS.

"Mods I did:
Hardware:
- Increase Env Mod Range
- Increase Accent Range
- Increased Filter Low End
I also tried out the Bass Boost and Resonance Boost mods but I didn't lilke the sound it provided, too far from the original, so I took them out. Matter of taste i guess.

Software:
- Firmware SokkOS
(this one brings lot of new features like Loop Mode, Play backwards, Step-edit when playing in edit-mode, Pattern rotate, Save To, Pattern restart, Live Edit and many more. A must have)
Of course you can still load the original or other third party fimware via USB"

MOOG Modular 952 Keyboard Controller

images via this auction

"This is the duophonic keyboard that was often sold with the portable systems"

Crumar DS2

YouTube via evening1. via Nusonica.

Chromeo - Bonafide lovin'

YouTube via gothamfusion. Sent my way via moni. "About the vid" here.

Video reposted here.

Justice "D.A.N.C.E." on Jimmy Kimmel Live 10-9-07

YouTube via musickimmel. Sent my way via moni.

Charles Cohen / Color Is Luxury and the Buchla Music Easel

click here for more shots sent my way via Kenneth R. Jackson. Kenneth played a show this past Tuesday and one of the acts on the bill, Charles Cohen / Color Is Luxury, had a Buchla Electric Music Box."

BeatPhone

"BeatPhone is the first beatbox application for the iPhone. Aiming to be a “studio in your pocket”, it is still in an early stage of development. Are you ready to take your little studio in your pocket?"

Features & Notes :
* 9 one-shot pads,
* 6 loop-pads
* Samples in “any” format : WAV, AIFF, …
* Output at 44.1kHz, 16-bits
* Up to 256 samples polyphony

Future…
* Strudder pads (stop previous playback and start again)
* Metronome, BPM detection on “tap”
* Loop stretching
* Record samples and live mixes
* Landscape sequencer
* Tactile effect box

More info and the download here. via CDM.

A couple of vids of BeatPhone still in beta:
BeatPhone : A beatbox for the iPhone

BeatPhone : A beatbox for the iPhone

YouTube via b0nkb0nkb0nk.

Plan B Model 15 on felix inferious

click here for some words on the Plan B Model 15 by felix inferious.

Niki Nord

Niki and Clavia Nord Micro Modular

via catsynth.com where you will find one more.

ALESIS ANDROMEDA A6 ANALOG SYNTH

YouTube via GCom67.
"A short demo of the ANDY A6 with some photos and music I made with the synth. featuring some of my fav classic sounds from the board. enjoy!"

PAiA 4700 Modular

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

images via this auction

"PAiA started selling Modular Synthesizer kits in 1972 with its 2700 series. The first ones, model 2700, used buttons for keys. They were followed by the 2720 which came with a keyboard. The series 4700 modulars came next with an improved, quieter design."