Monday, November 26, 2007
Korg EX-8000 DWGS Hybrid Synthesizer (DW-8000)
YouTube via retrosound72.
"some self-made retro-sounds from my Korg EX-8000 DWGS Synthesizer. more info: www.retrosound.de"
Workspace and Environment: Deru on trash_audio
"What is your favorite piece of hardware?I guess I have two favorites right now. One would be my Cwejman MKII analog synth. It sounds fantastic. It's got really quick envelopes and the oscillators sound dope. It's semi-modular so it allows for a lot of manipulation. I built a Max patch for it that does step and random sequencing. The combination of the precision from digital sequencing with the analog sound is tight. The other piece of gear that I love is my Avedis E27 eq's. They're 500 series so they fit in an API Lunchbox. They're the kind of eq's where anything you send threw them sounds better. I'm constantly on the search for gear like this. It's like magic. You can bypass them and send audio threw and it still sounds better. I want to find a compressor like this."
click here for the full interview including more images on trash_audio.
Tellun Doomsday Machine front
flickr by sduck409 (click for more including some of the inside).
"The TLN-712 Doomsday Machine is a voltage controlled waveform animator for modular synthesizers. Originally conceived as two separate modules, the TLN-712 comprises two different animation circuits and four voltage-controlled LFOs (low frequency oscillators). The first animator (Thalaran Radiation Emitter) is based on the Multi-Phase Waveform Animator by Bernie Hutchins. The second animator (Cascading Biogenic Pulse) is based on the Pulse Width Multiplier by Craig Anderton. Both animators have been combined into one module along with four LFOs to create a self contained system that makes optimal use of panel space. All you need to add is a single oscillator and a few patch cords to create a marvelous mayhem of sonic madness. Add a second oscillator and you'll never get a date to the prom."
More info at Tellun.
Percussa Xmas Offer
Just a heads up that Percussa is offering free shipping until January 6. That's 50 EUR off the regular price. Click here for the website.
Roland System 100, 101, & 102
images via this auction. via bryan.
It looks like the little piggy from this post is back.
"Roland System 100, including the 101 keyboard and the 102 expander in beautiful shape, the 102 even still has the protective plastic on the OSC knobs! The 102 unit is a 220v unit and a voltage transformer will be included in the sale. The only issue is the 102 expander mixer input jack does not seem to work, probably and easy fix, but I've just been using one of the checkpoints to patch the 101 into the 102 (for one convenient audio output for both) Also included will be photocopies of both manuals, and both patchsheet books and both service manuals. AND.. original patch cords that match the units (grey, red, and black: see pic)."
AnalogLive! Audio - The Secret Life of Semiconductors
"The Analoglive performance of The Secret Life of Semiconductors starts with Chas Smith fading in a high E maj triad his steel guitar using a small piece of glass to bow the strings in a sustinuto coloratura style which builds in intensity through the three massive E maj chords that follow. These first events give way to the start of the rhythmic stanza, which consists of the slow build of seven live voices from my synth (four of which were midi controlled and begin immediatly, and three others which fade in shortly afterward)."
Click here for the rest of Peter Grenader's (of Plan B and Buzzclick-Music) notes as well as a link to the recording.
Pictured: "Peter Grenader during performance of The Secret Life of Semiconductors"
Chiptunes: Dave Green at Games:AV, Oct 2007
YouTube via museumoftechno.
"Museum Researcher Dave Green attends the Games:AV chip tunes event at Club 333, London to interview gwEm (http://www.preromanbritain.com) and Jellica (http://www.kittenrock.co.uk ), and to witness the music of musicians such as ZX Spectrum Orchestra (http://www.warmcircuit.com )."
ARP QUADRA (PART 1)
YouTube via stephenteller. Be sure to check out Stephen Teller's website as well.
"Some quick noodling on the Arp Quadra using only the string and solo synth section."
Update: An interesting note about the Quadra is that it was two portamento sliders, one for each VCO.
Girls Aloud - Oberheim OB-1
via ben"member of a pop band called girls aloud 'playing' an obehrim ob-1"
If anyone knows there website, post a comment.
KeyToSound I-NetSynth Pilot System
Prototype system. I remember seeing the ads for these in Keyboard magazine if not elsewhere. If you know more about this one, feel free to comment.
keybdwizrd - Brazzaville (Ethno and MachFive 2)
YouTube via keybdwizrd.
"All sounds created using MOTU Ethno Instrument and MOTU MachFive 2 software. Drums, bass, and guitar sequenced using MOTU Digital Performer."
DK Synergy II
images via this auction"The Synergy II + was made famous by Wendy Carlos on the legendary recording "Beauty in the Beast", the Synergy essentially replaced her Moog modular system. The Synergy is a Phase Modulation/Additive synthesizer. Phase Modulation is very similar to FM found on the Synclavier and Yamaha DX style synths. The main difference is that the Synergy has FAR more parameters and features when it comes to creating sounds. For
example the Phase Modulation algorithms are user defined with up to 16 oscillators available. The envelopes have up to 16 stages/per osc, and are loopable. Each program/sound consists of 2 'boundaries' which are essentially 2 separate timbres. You can morph between these timbres via velocity and key number. Voice allocation is very sophisticated, allowing for very complex 'floating' keyboard splits/layers/voice cycling. One can easily say that there are many amazing features on this instrument which have never been equaled or surpassed in other synthesizers."
Garfield Electronics Time Commander
images via this auction."This is the sale of the Garfield Electronics Time Commander Real Time Clock and
Synchronizer, a popular unit back in the 80's among electronic/synth-oriented musicians."Anyone know more about this piece?
Crumar Spirit
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via this auction
"This is an extremely rare Crumar Spirit monosynth, one of the few surviving out of around 200 ever made.
# Multiple waveshapes on the VCOs
# Oscillator synch
# Wide Span & Deep Bass on VCO 2
# Two resonant filters, 12/24dB - Lowpass and overdrive/band/highpass
# Two full 4-stage envelopes
# Two LFOs (LFOs can be used for unpredictable effects)
# Random Sample and Hold output from LFO
# Sample and Hold can be fed by noise, VCO, or other source
# Manual and Auto Glide
# Last Note triggering, single or multiple keyboard triggering
# Arpeggiator with single, octave, and double octave patterns.
# VCA bypass
# Two Modulation wheels, pitch bend wheel
# Rear panel with audio in through filter, CV/Gate In, VCO2 Voltage in
# Ring Mod / White Noise"
via this auction
"This is an extremely rare Crumar Spirit monosynth, one of the few surviving out of around 200 ever made.# Multiple waveshapes on the VCOs
# Oscillator synch
# Wide Span & Deep Bass on VCO 2
# Two resonant filters, 12/24dB - Lowpass and overdrive/band/highpass
# Two full 4-stage envelopes
# Two LFOs (LFOs can be used for unpredictable effects)
# Random Sample and Hold output from LFO
# Sample and Hold can be fed by noise, VCO, or other source
# Manual and Auto Glide
# Last Note triggering, single or multiple keyboard triggering
# Arpeggiator with single, octave, and double octave patterns.
# VCA bypass
# Two Modulation wheels, pitch bend wheel
# Rear panel with audio in through filter, CV/Gate In, VCO2 Voltage in
# Ring Mod / White Noise"
AKAI XR10+XE8
images via this auction"XR10 Specifications:
Sample sound format: 16 bit PCM tone generator
Drum Section/internal sound: 10 drum kits; 65 drum sounds; 32 user programmable sounds
Programmable sound parameters: Volume Level, Pan, Tune, Decay, Reverse On/Off, Effect Send Level
Polyphony: 8 voice
Pads and knobs: 24 pads (not velocity sensitive); can send on simultaneous MIDI channels
Other pads: numeric keypad (0-9); [<] [>] [^] [v] [-/N] [+/Y] [Enter]; Big Volume and Tempo/Data knobs
Sequencer: 450 preset patterns (50 patterns, 3 variations, 3 fill-ins, 1 intro, 1 break, and 1 ending) and 99 programmable (a max combined total of about 5000 notes a max of 4 bars/pattern); 20 programmable songs (with a max 99 patterns each); 3 variations; 3 fill-ins (nice for standalone performance)
Timing resolution: 96 clocks/quarter note (play)
Tempo: 40 bpm~296bpm
I/O connectors: (1/4 inch phone jacks) L (mono), R, Effect output; Stereo Headphone x1; Footswitch x2 (Start/ Stop, Fill-in); MlDl lN/OUT
Display: 16 characterx2 line LCD
Power: DC 12V in, 200mA (jack: negative on the inside, positive on the outside); On/off button PSU INCLUDED WITH BUY-IT-NOW
Dimensions (mm): 350(W) x 241(D) x 68(H)
Weight: 1,7kg
XR10 Description/coments:
» Akai's first (and only) preset drum machine, launched in the late 80’s (1989).
» Provides drum sounds unlike those found in competing products at the time. As well as 'stock' kit and percussion sounds, the XR10 is packed with many sounds of its time, such as Peter Gabriel-style gated power toms, big Robert Palmer kicks and snares, trashy Jam and Lewis sounds, Simmons kit and others!
» The sounds are very similar to the classic Linn Drum & the electronic kits do a very good 808 impression! Used by Alec Reece, Prince, Larry Heard (Mr. Fingers), Peter Gabriel…
»The XR10 is one of a few 80s machines that doesn't have a filter (like the Yamaha RX5 and the Linn LM-1) which means that when you pitch down the sounds, you get some crunchy clock noise and aliasing artefacts, which can be quite cool.
» The compact XR10 contains 65 of the most impressive collection of 16 bit digital drum sounds you'll ever hear! PLUS! You can create YOUR OWN SOUNDS, using the extensive editing parameters including sweep, reverse decay, (fine) tune, and more.
»The decay parameter is adjustable from 0-1.5 sec in 31 steps. Other parameters such as Hold and Sweep let you select the desired sustain power and the pitch sweep. Reverse opens a whole new set of sounds! Programs you create can be stored in any of the 32 user programmable memory locations.
» The XR10 also gives you the powerful ability to create effect send mixes (fully assignable effect send) which will greatly help free up mixing channels on your recording studio board.
» It wasn't an overwhelming success as a drum machine due to its somewhat 'quirky' pattern/song programming user interface... however… it was very popular as a sound module when driven from an external sequencer (as a drum module triggered from external sources), as it provides a wide range of kit sounds from the era."
E-Mu Proteus 2000
images via this auction
There is space inside for other ROMs.There are 16 E-MU ROMS, some more rarer than others:
9061: Peter Siedlaczek Advanced Orchestra (32MB ROM)
9062: Pure Phatt (32MB ROM) Standard in Mo'Phatt, MP-7 and MK-6
9063: Beat Garden (32MB ROM) Standard in Orbit 3
9064: Ensoniq Project (32MB ROM)
9065: Vintage Collection (32MB ROM) Standard in Vintage Pro
9066: Protean Drums (32MB ROM) Standard in PX-7
9081: Holy Grail Piano (16MB ROM)
9082: Protozoa (16MB ROM) Standard in Proteus 1, 2, 3
9083: Definitive B-3 (32MB ROM) Standard in B-3
9084: Techno Synth Construction Yard (32MB ROM) Standard in Orbit 3
9085: Orchestral Sessions Vol. 1 (32MB ROM) Standard in Virtuoso 2000
9086: Orchestral Sessions Vol. 2 (32MB ROM) Standard in Virtuoso 2000
9087: World Expedition (32MB ROM) Standard in Planet Earth
9088: Sounds of the ZR, feat. Perfect Piano (32MB ROM) Standard in Ensoniq Halo
9089: X-Lead (32MB ROM) Standard in Xtreme Lead-1, XL-7 and XK-6
9140: Proteus Pop Collection (32MB ROM) Standard in Proteus 2500
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