JMJ Faux Pas

Some of you might have known that in this Sunday's UK Newspaper 'The Mail On Sunday' Jean Michel Jarre's Oxygene was given out for free with the price of the paper. Apparently the liner notes are as follows:

"Original score re-recorded (sic) and mixed by Jean Michel Jarre at JMJ Studio in High Definition 24 bits/96KHZ. "This album is dedicated to the following people without whom OXYGENE would never have existed: Pierre Schaeffer, who taught me everything in electro- acoustic and electronic music, Peter Zinovieff, who conceived the first European synthesizer and my first one, the VCS3, the Dutch company, Eminent, who built the fantastic string ensemble Eminent 310, Alan R. Pearlman, who created the ARP 2600 and 2500, Les Bradley, who developed the Mellotron, Ikutaro Kakehashi, founder of Roland , who gave us the Minipop (sic) and so many other marvels, Mike Matthews, who imagined these crazy pedals such as the Small Stone and the Electric Mistress, and my friend Robert Moog for obvious reasons."

Yep... That would be KORG that brought us the Minipops. If anyone can confirm this please do. This one via Benjamin Ward on the AH list.

NAMM 08: AnalogSuicide.com with Dave Smith & The Prophet 08

YouTube via tarabusch.
"http://analogsuicide.com
http://tarabusch.com
http://www.davesmithinstruments.com

NAMM 08: Tara Busch and AnalogSuicide.com talks with with Dave Smith about The Prophet 08"

NAMM 2008: AnalogSuicide.com asks - New Vox Continental?

YouTube via tarabusch.
"http://analogsuicide.com
http://tarabusch.com
http://www.voxshowroom.com
http://www.korg.com
NAMM 2008: Tara Busch / AnalogSuicide.com asks - Is there New Vox Continental?"

THANK YOU TARA!!! That was awesome! :) Totally unexpected. If you all remember, in this post, I mentioned there would be a little something from MATRIXSYNTH at the Analogue Haven booth. It was the MATRIXSYNTH business cards you see at the beginning of this video. They will be handing them out at NAMM and later at their store so if you want one be sure to drop by either.

Equinoxe 2 jean michel jarre cover

YouTube via fischek.
"Equinoxe 2 jean michel jarre cover on Hypersonic 2 (Eminent sound) and NL2X. This vid. dedicated to my very good friend Milos who helped figure out the bass line which is actually a key for this piece."

Jordan Rudess Continuum spectacular

YouTube via aristarry.
"This is the best video out there of Jordan Rudess burning on the Haken Continuum. Great sound and excellent footage. Enjoy!"

WNAMM08: Solaris Shines

Be sure to see the write-up on Sonic State.

WNAMM08: Arturia Origin Keyboard Demonstrated

Be sure to see the write-up on Sonic State.

AMM08: M-Audio Reveal The ProKeys Sonus

Be sure to see the write-up on Sonic State.

NAMM: Livewire Chaos Computer

via felix inferious where you will find a couple more NAMM shots.

http://www.livewire-synthesizers.com/

Novation Remote SL Compact

I don't believe this one is NAMM new, but I haven't put it up yet, so here it is.
"The ReMOTE SL COMPACT MIDI controller is the first keyboard to provide an affordable route to automatic, instant and intelligent control of all major sequencers and all automatable plug-ins. The SL COMPACT’s giant 144-character screen displays up to eight assigned parameters at once, with the essential data laid out logically right before the user’s eyes.
Automap Universal software ensures that little or no user setup is required. Sequencer controls are automatically mapped to the SL COMPACT the moment the sequencer boots up, whilst all VST or AU parameters are intuitively assigned as soon as a plug-in opens. In addition, an instant click and control ‘learn’ function is available for quick custom assigning, providing personalised plug-in control. The SL COMPACT’s unique PAC (pointer-assigned control) technology combined with its ‘speed dial’ also help to maximise efficiency by providing tactile control of any parameter on which the mouse pointer rests in Automap Universal mode."

You can find more info on the Novation Remote SL Compact site.

NAMM: Novation Nio 2/4

"nio 2 | 4 is a 2 In / 4 Out mobile USB interface for the modern music maker. Nio 2 | 4 features Novation’s unique ‘Direct FX’ technology, placing a powerful multi-effects engine within nio 2 | 4’s custom drivers. These effects rest close to the core of your computer, working independently of other software and providing powerful ultra-low latency effects for hassle-free, real time jamming and recording. This same unique environment ensures rock-solid, lightning-fast performance, making it the ideal interface solution for home recording, live performing and DJ’ing alike; one size fits all. With two headphones outputs, it’s also an ideal solution for the classroom environment.

nio 2 | 4’s multi-effects engine includes a selection of the world’s finest guitar amp and distortion pedal effects, as well as filters, delay, chorus and phaser effects derived from Novation’s synth classic, the Supernova II. Finally, nio 2 | 4 features EQ, compression, gating and reverb solutions from signal processing experts, Focusrite."
You can find more info on the Novation Nio site.

NAMM: Novation Nocturn

"eaturing the latest Automap Universal 2.0 software, exclusive to Novation controllers, Nocturn provides automatic, instant and intelligent control of all automatable plug-ins within every major sequencer, including Pro Tools.

Nocturn features eight touch-sensitive rotary encoders, each equipped with a bright eleven-LED ring (ideal for laptop DJ’ing in a dark club environment). These are accompanied by eight user-assignable illuminated buttons and a smooth, professional 45mm cross-fader. The finishing touch is Novation’s unique ‘speed dial’; a touch-sensitive rotary encoder that instantly takes control of whatever your mouse is focused on!

Featuring a revolutionary new 'heads-up transparent control GUI', Automap Universal 2.0 places a transparent control map across your computer screen, to be recalled or hidden at will. Little or no user setup is required and plug-in control can be exactly the way you want it, no matter what music software you use. Just boot up the plug-in and you’ll see at a glance how the parameters are automatically assigned to each of Nocturn’s controls. An instant click and control ‘learn’ function is also available for quick re-assigning of controls, or for creating your own controller map in seconds. Multiple page options mean that you can assign a potentially infinite number of parameters for each plug-in."

You can find more info on Novation's Nocturn Page.

Sequential Circuits Six-Trak on Aliens Project

Image via the Alien's Project blog. The Six-Trak was featured with samples as the Aliens Project Toy of the Month for June of 2004.

Korg M3 Radias Rock - NY To Barbados

YouTube via KidNepro
"Proto Rock 1.2 - Radias Rock for the Korg M3 is now available from Kid Nepro.
Music and Video by: Steve Proto
More info and demos at: www.kidnepro.com
2008 - Kid Nepro Productions"
Man, I remember the Kid Nepro ads in the back of Keyboard Magazine from ages ago - according to their site, they started in 1984. It's a trip seeing them on YouTube now. Hopefully more synth demos will come including some older gear they did soundsets for.

Roland TB-303 Tattoo

via anon:

"I've had myself tattooed with a TB-303 on my 22nd birthday this past August."

more images

NAMM 2008 - Big City Music - Analogue Systems modular noise

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Here are some noises being generated from a monster Analogue Systems system 8500 with the new rs430 Distortion module. You can also see the new rs600 Performance Wheels modules which are more than just beautiful."

Update via REwire in the comments:
"Oh wait, those are my arms!

In short, the RS-430 Distortion Module has a distortion level that's cv'able as well as the mix ratio. The variations in the video are various CV sources like LFO, S&H and OSC's to the CV inputs. That makes all kinds of distortion sequencing possible, something you can't do with outboard pedals. Also, nothing else in Euro does this; previous distortions like Doepfer's are really Wave Multipliers you have to feed a Sine or Triangle. This takes any waveform and distorts cleanly. I've tried running my modular through guitar distortions and single cycle waveforms just turn to squares and disappear.

I think this video gives you an idea what your tone from a single OSC sounds like and what CV does to it. Make music or noise of that."

NAMM 2008 - Big City Music - LL Electronics RozzBox! (1)

namM 2008 - Big City Music - LL Electronics RozzBox! (2)


YouTube via bigcitymusic. You might remember the RozzBox from this post back in 2005.
"Here is the new RozzBox 5-voice synthesizer from Kilian Leonhardt at LL Electronics in Germany. It is truly unique with its tube driven filter (which sounds amazing) and its extremely compact size. These will be available by around mid-April at Big City Music."

NAMM 2008: Tara Buch Live @ Moog, Demo of MF-104z

YouTube via tarabusch
"http://analogsuicide.com
http://tarabusch.com
http://moogmusic.com
NAMM 2008: Tara Buch Live @ Moog With MF-104z"

WNAMM08: Snow On Show

See the write-up on Sonic State.

WNAMM08: MPC5000 On Video

See the write-up on Sonic State.

WNAMM08: Moog MP201 Expression Pedal

See the write-up on Sonic State.

WNAMM08: Percussa Audio Cubes In Action

See the write-up on Sonic State.

WNAMM08: Slice And Dice With Access TI

See the write-up on Sonic State. Access Virus TI Atomizer.

WNAMM08: Yamaha Get Their KX At NAMM

See the write-up on Sonic State.

NAMM 2008: AnalogSuicide - Tara Busch with Dieter Doepfer

YouTube via tarabusch.
"http://analogsuicide.com
http://tarabusch.com
http://www.doepfer.de
A quick peek at Doepfer Musikelektronik's modular system @ NAMM 2008"

Ensoniq SQ80 Demo

via Sir Ruff:
"I know there's other demos out there, but I thought none really showed the total breadth possible from this thing. This is a straight run through my patches-no effects, no processing, etc.. I tend to go for dirtier sounds, but there's some great string/soft patches in there too. It undoubtedly digital, but the filter really softens it up and adds some character. (I won't even claim any playing ability!)"

Update: you can dowload the mp3 here:
http://files.filefront.com/SQ80demomp3/;9468535;/fileinfo.html"title="SQ80demo.mp3

ETI 4600 Overview Part 1 of 2

ETI 4600 Overview Part 2 of 2

YouTube via lechaise
"Just playing around with the eti 4600, not trying to be a genius or even trying to play, just showing a few bits of what it can do."

NAMM 2008: Analog Suicide with Peter Grenader of Plan B

YouTube via tarabusch.
"http://analogsuicide.com
http://tarabusch.com
http://ear-group.net
NAMM 2008 Tara Busch with Peter Grenader @ Plan B"

Variation on a Theme by Paganini - Mike Holme (Moog Synth)

YouTube via michaeljholme
"Couple of little slips after first run through, but some interesting sounds."

ARP 2600 Pro-One Quadrasynth "STELLAR NURSERY pt1"

"After Craig Padilla & Skip Murphy had viewed a few "Mr. Hands on synths" videos on YouTube, they decided to elaborate on that concept. They invited their friend and cameraman, Bart Hawkins, to help create a video showcasing a live performance on their numerous vintage analog and digital synths. Padilla and Murphy had not performed together with most of their synthesizers for a few years, and they were still plugging in their instruments when Hawkins arrived! This video is the end result, and is a lot of fun to view and hear! It's available on their CD release "ANALOG DESTINATION" which is due for release in 2008.

Due to the track's length of time (28 MINUTES!), the track is divided into four parts.

Enjoy the music!
www.CraigPadilla.com"

Korg MonoPoly MiniMoog ARP Sequencer "STELLAR NURSERY pt2"

"This is PART TWO of the "Stellar Nursery" performance by Craig Padilla and Skip Murphy featuring most of their synthesizers."

ESQ-1 Roland Alpha Juno SH32 U220 D50 "STELLAR NURSERY pt3"

"This is part three of the 28 minute track "STELLAR NURSERY" performed and recorded live in the studio by Craig Padilla and Skip Murphy, and videotaped by Bart Hawkins.
(See the description in "Part One" for more information.) www.CraigPadilla.com"

ARP 2600 Kurzweil Emu UltraProteus "STELLAR NURSERY pt4"

YouTube via synthwiz
"This is the conclusion of the 28 minute electronic music piece "STELLAR NURSERY" by Craig Padilla and Skip Murphy.
(See the description in Part One for more details.)"

sequencer finished

YouTube via nevenen. Follow-up to this post.
"more sequencer masturbation based on baby 10 design"

Waldorf Microwave Shadow XT

via this auction. via swissdoc.

TUNEFISH ALIENSYNTH

via this auction. vis swissdoc

"2 VCOs, soft / hard-sync , slide, env.mod
Filter: 12dB SSM-2045 , Moog 24dB, Feedback VCF1>VCF2,Balance,VCF1>VCF2
FAST LFO ( AUDIO RANGE ,vcf1+2,Q1+2,VCO1+2,PWM1+2 )- RANGE SWITCH FM möglich
FAST ADSR
Midi in,thru , EXT.CV VCF1,EXT.CV VCF2,AUDIO OUT, AUDIO IN
built : 28.04.1998"

RedSound DarkStar XP2

images via this auction

Nameplates

via this auction
"Nameplates for Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 Rev 3.x
There are four kinds of nameplates
1. Sequential Circuits, small
2 Sequential Circuits, large
3. Prophet-5, small
4. Prophet-5, large

No Prophet-5 extra large nameplate for Rev. 2 is not available.
No Prophet-10 nameplate is not available."

MOOG Minimoog Nameplate

PAiA 2720-3B

via this auction

"Voltage Controlled Band Pass Filter
more info and schematic available here"

PAiA 2720-5

via this auction

"Paia 2720-5 Control Oscillator/Noise Source schematic available here"

ARP Solus

images via this auction

"Awesome two oscillator synth with ring-mod and sync-w/adsr control of freq., pwm, etc. All controls are smooth and quiet."

Anyone know how these compare to the Odyssey?

ARP Odyssey with Custom Wood Sides

images via this auction

Roland Juno-106

images via this auction

"Technical Specifications (www.rolandus.com Knowledge Base ID: 102570)

Product: Juno-106

JUNO-106 6 Voice Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer

Discontinued 1985.
Original Retail Price: $1195.

KEYBOARD
61 Keys, 5 Octaves

DCO
LFO Modulation Knob
Pulse Width Modulation Knob
PWM Mode Switch (LFO / MANUAL)
Pulse Wave (ON/OFF) & Indicator (Waveform)
Sawtooth (ON/OFF) & Indicator (Waveforms)
Range Selector Buttons (16", 8', 4')
Sub Oscillator Level Knob
Noise Level Knob

HPF
Cutoff Frequency Knob (0/1/2/3)

VCF
Cutoff Frequency Knob
Resonance Knob (0~Self Oscillation)
ENV Modulation Knob
Polarity Switch ( normal / inverse)
LFO Modulation Knob
Key Follow Knob (0~100%)

CLICK FOR MORE »

Elhardt Synth Sounds Dissected

via Elhardt on AH. This is a follow up to the previous Elhardt posts.

"Since I am trying to reassemble my MOTM tracks of a train passing by to sync up to video of real trains, I might as well put up an MP3 where the separate tracks/sounds can be heard by themselves for those who are curious as to what makes up the final recording. It was all done on the MOTM modular synth plus about 5 different effects devices.

MOTM train dissected is here.

MOTM train with all sounds mixed together (has been posted before, but here for reference or new to those who haven't heard it).

Also, I was in the middle of a dialogue on another synth forum talking about the Alesis A6 when some people interrupted our conversation and also mailed to my inbox saying they didn't believe my A6 sounds (liquids and sitar) were synthesized, accused me of being a possible fraud, and they were going to spread the word that I fake synth demos unless I proved otherwise by posting the patches. I didn't have patches on my computer to send, nor did I really want to, so I recorded those sounds with me turning random knobs on the A6 to prove they're from the synth just to shut them up. I might as well get more use out of that mp3 before I pull it down in a few days since I've had some on this list make the same ridiculous accusations, so if you want to hear it, don't delay.

Here were the original demos they heard and questioned:
http://home.att.net/~synth6/MOTM_A6_Indian.mp3
http://home.att.net/~synth6/A6_Pouring_Water.mp3
http://home.att.net/~synth6/A6_Boiling_Liquid.mp3

Here is me turning knobs and showing they're synthesized. Note that the sitar sounds kind of out of tune as I had just turned on my A6: