MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, May 15, 2008

Thursday, May 15, 2008

GLOW IN THE DARK ROLAND SYSTEM 100M SLIDER CAPS

YouTube via redmartian.

via synthwood.

Syntar at :35.

"Technology Transplant's glow in the dark slider caps for the Roland System 100M"

You can find one more image on sys100m.org, the Roland System 100m Forum.

Noise without a noise module - Update

This post has been updated with the correct link. Sorry about that.

Cataloging the Archives:

via The Bob Moog Foundation where you will find the full post.

"At the beginning of Janauary a team of six volunteers, lead by our volunteer curator Douglas Babb and Moog enthusiast/historian Brian Kehew gathered for five solid days to begin the cataloging process of Bob’s Archives. We certainly accomplished quite a bit, but given the extensive nature of the archives, only about 25% have been cataloged. Our work continues – and what fascinating work it is! During the five day process, there were repeated exclamations of “Wow, look at this!” or “I’ve never seen this before!!” or “I never knew Bob worked on that!”. The discoveries were priceless! A special thanks to Doug, Brian, Wheat Williams, August Worley, David Hamilton and Jarod White for your help!"

Labolida Sintetizadores Nano 1

This is a follow up to the previous video post. You can find one more post here. Click the image to the left for a full size shot.

"nano 1 synthesizer
nano 1 is a monophonic digital synthesizer module developed with digital technology giving the control facilities of analog synthesizers.

The best of two worlds
* digital stability and confidence
* analogic control facilities

developed with DSP (digital signal processor)
* 2 digital oscillators (sawtooth, triangular, senoidal and trapezoidal)
* 1 low frequency oscillator (LFO)
* frequency, amplitude and width of pulse modulation
* portamento
* 2 envelope generators (ADSR e AR)
* 1 digital low pass filter with resonance control
* controls can be programmed through MIDI messages "

click here for more info.

Nano 1 used as Guitar Synth

YouTube via paulnery
"The Nano 1 is a synthesizer developed in Brazil by Labolida ( www.labolida.com.br ), and can be used as a guitar synth."

MankaTAUs simple patch

JH Tau and Mankato

"Mankato, Feedback from 225 to input, to 2 stereo tracking S/H controlled Tau phasers. Note the Tesla Cup at top."

via Drew

Anyware Instruments Clock Box

Anyware Instruments Cloxbox

You might remember this image from this post. This exact unit is currently up for auction here.

"Technical data:
- MIDI IN/THRU to CV on board.
- Clock Divider from 1:1 to 1:128
- Clock Source intern, mute or MIDI
- additional Delay Module
- TRIG, S-TRIG and MIDI CLOCK incl. Delay in/out.
- seperate Clock Outs."

Prophet-5 Reproduction Knobs

You can find them on synthwood.

genoqs_tutorial_2

YouTube via ripe909
"This is just a demo of how to build a basic arpeggiator on the Octopus sequencer. The audio is nothing exciting, but I tried to keep things simple so it is easy to follow."
You can find part 1 here.

pds-1 Demo

YouTube via hillbillyshaman

Vocoder Tubeohm

YouTube via tubeohmsound
"Sound and Function - Tubeohm Vocoder
Vox Populus"

Zvex Octane Processing Minimoog Voyager

YouTube via bigcitymusic.
"Distortion Pedal Shootout Part 6
This is the last installment and in this video we're running the Voyager into the Zvex Octane. You might need an umbrella with all that spitting!"

Euthymia ICBM Fuzz Processing Minimoog Voyager

"Distortion Pedal Shootout Part 5
Here is the Voyager running into the ICBM Fuzz. The Sequencer is a Yamaha Motif ES and the drums are from an Elektron Machinedrum."
follow-up to this post. Find all parts here.

AGAIN the 1st beta-user video with the M563!

YouTube via moonmodular. "The M563 controlling DotCom sequencer units."

KORG Delta DL-50

images via this auction

"Delta is rather a underated synthesizer. It has both a Strings and a Synth section whose outputs can be mixed together or sent on separate paths to facilitate using different external effects on each section. The keyboard can be triggered from an external source such as a rhythm machine (KR - 55 etc) and this can operate on both Strings and Synth sections or one or the other by selecting with the Single/Multiple switches for each section. Having the Owner's Manual has been essential in getting the best out of the Delta.

IMPORTANT:
THE FILTER HAS BEEN TWEAKED SO THAT AS THE RESONANCE KNOB APPROACHES 10, THE FILTER BEGINS TO SELF OSCILLATE. THIS IS MUCH MORE EXTREME THAN THE FACTORY SETTING AND PRODUCES SPEAKER BLOWING EFFECTS!"

Inside a KORG Delta

Pneuma

Pneuma from Richard Lainhart on Vimeo.
via Richard Lainhart.
"Pneuma" is based on growth patterns generated by celluar automata software, processed in Adobe After Effects to create constantly changing structures ranging from crystalline to architectural. The soundtrack is a live improvisation on the Buchla 200e analog modular synthesizer, controlled by the Haken Audio Continuum Fingerboard fretless keyboard. This HD version was rendered in May, 2008.

Warning: "Pneuma" displays an intense, periodic flicker pattern that some may find uncomfortable. Those subject to seizures should not view this film.

Wireless Sound Objects

Remember the Wireless Sound Objects? You can read more about them and watch a video of them in action here.

via eric b in the comments of the prior post.

Yamaha SS30-M in a Rack

SS30-M - A Yamaha SS30 in a rack-mount, with MIDI, is a blog dedicated to the construction of a rack mounted Yamaha SS30-M, analog string synthesizer. There are a couple of YouTube links in the top post but they didn't work for me. If they do for you, post a comment. Be sure to scroll when you get there to see prior posts.

[Drone] Mono-Poly - Space Storm

via Dennis, aka mono-poly on modularsynth.net where you can find more discussion.

The sound is a Buchla 158 vco trough a Plan B Model 13.
The model 13 is being modulated by a psycho lfo.
The 158 is beinf fm-ed and am-ed by a Buchla 144.
In the am path there is a vca being modulated by a cycling AR envelope.
In the fm path there is a vca being modulated by a lfo.
Each 144 vco is bein modulated by a Waveformcity.
One sinewave and the other a wavetabel
The Waveformcity is also being modulated by a very low running sequencer and envelope generator.

Everything goes trough a TAB equalizer and Phillips Compressor.
And proccesed with a Non Lin Reverb.

Noise without a noise module

via Kwote on the forum

stormdrain.mp3

"VCO -> mult -> filter/phaser/ringmod -> filter/phaser/ringmod -> 3p mixer;

EG -> dual VCA A input -> 2nd dual VCA A input/filter freq cv;

2nd dual VCA A -> phaser freq cv; 2nd dual VCA B -> ringmod freq cv;

lfo sawtooth -> Dual filter -> VCO 1v input

modulated to taste.

the EG was just for sweeping everything. but for just straight up noise they can be omitted.

like Rlainhart said i'm just feeding sinewaves(oscillated dual filter outs) into the VCO 1v in

i'm gonna try a more extreme version once i have access to more sinewaves. thanks Richard."

via Richard Lainhart on the forum:
"If you feed enough inharmonic sine waves into the frequency modulation input of a VCO, you'll get noise, or close too it. The last piece on this page:

http://www.otownmedia.com/he/earlyworks.htm

'A River On Cold Mountain', uses that technique. No noise, no filters, just FM sine waves."

10 Step Sequencer - Demo

YouTube via hillbillyshaman

Sequential Circuits Prophet 5: Adding MIDI Compatibility

YouTube via gearwire
"Ever been searching for gear on eBay or craigslist for, let's say, a Prophet 5, and you come across a price that's just to good to be true, and then upon further inspection you realize that some dude is selling a non-functioning unit, which is why you can actually afford it, so you throw your hands up and curse the heavens for knowing nothing about soldering or even electrical engineering?

Chicago DJ / Producer Ross Kelly had this exact experience, except he actually knew how to make his basement-find fully-functional once more. Not only that, be he added MIDI compatibility in the process. Show-off. In this video he runs through the multitudinous and now-working sounds of his Prophet 5. See more on Gearwire.com."

Live Techno Jam 3

YouTube via siedgey
"Evening all! Here's a wee jam that Mr Copy and I had earlier today - we decided to dodge the minimal for a bit and make something harder...this is what came out.

It only took us 1.5 hours so keep your words kind - it was just for a laugh! As always, thanks for watching - check out Mr Copy's new release "Minerva" on Soma Records on June 16th - it's a belter!

I have produced versions of my latest videos (and one other that's not a video yet) on Myspace and they have been attracting some nice attention...I'll let you know if anything comes of it all. ;)

Simon"

Modular jam

YouTube via shadowfac
"Sounds by synthesizers.com modular controlled by Mobius sequencer controlled by MIDI keyboard, and Moog theremin. Effects by Electrix Filter Factory, Yamaha E1010 delay, Lexicon MPX500, and Line6 Bass POD. Beats by Korg ES-1. Audio sync and keyboard playing sucks."

TB 303 SH 101 TR 505 TR 909 Acid Jack....

YouTube via inducejack
"I call this battery operated house... Had the 3 and 5 on batteries and for some reason the gear started to get off sync????"

x0xb0x #357 (Roland TB-303 clone)

via this auction

"x0xb0x #357 -- the USA b0x
red, white, blue LEDs

mods include:
- gate on forever (switchable)
- vca on forever (switchable) - use in conjunction with gate-on forever mod for best effect
- on/off switch
- increased filter resonance
- env mod adjustable to 0
- increased accent "wow"

the internal, non-switchable mods have been generally accepted by x0xb0x community members as a very desirable combination of subtle modifications to increase the "drippiness" of the x0xb0x/303 sound."

Synth wall, Space invaders

flickr by nourogg
(click for more)

ARP Odyssey
Roland Juno-106
Yamaha CS50
Ensoniq EPS16
Ensoniq VFX
Casio CZ-1000 (custom blue)
Yamaha DJX

full size

Modular 2006

flickr by parasitk

i, parasite

Akai ME-20 A Midi Arpeggiator

via stamba on the forum

If anyone knows where to find a manual for this please comment or shoot me an email. You can find my contact info on the bottom right of the site.

BTW, I'm open to posting questions for people, just send me something worth posting with the question like an image, video, audio or other. Something that would warrant a post without the question. Just like band promo posts and the like. Hopefully I won't regret this. :)

Update via b rock in the comments (be sure to check out the comments for more):
"I happened across this thread while I was looking for background information myself.

Re: an ME20A manual. Here's a link ...

I haven't pursued that one yet, as I'm just looking to verify what I may have missed in my own explorations. (I've been putting together a .pdf for the newly-revitalized PatchArena.)

I've had an ME20A for years now. The key to using it is in embracing the quirkiness of the design. It's certainly an arpeggiator; just not in a modern sense of the term.

There are 3 algorithms: the usual Up & Down, plus a programmable Seq pattern. Rec Pattern determines octaves & direction. Rec Chord determines the notes that all three algorithms act upon. I don't have any numbers on maximum length yet.

MIDI In is for recording purposes only. The arpeggiated notes don't act upon live input. These are transmitted by Play, or a latching-type footswitch. The parameters cannot be changed with a footswitch plugged in, unless the 'latch' is currently pressed. Play or Stop is triggered on the footswitch release.

Step either extends a recorded note in progress (before note off), or can be entered as a rest by footswitch or front panel. Really old school here.

There is no MIDI Sync on the Speed, although I've used it as a master in a Tap Tempo routing. Gate Time literally lengthens or shortens the MIDI note output. Dynamics varies the velocity values of all outgoing notes from v=1 to v=127.

This may all sound confusing, but it's much easier in practice. That's one reason that I've undertaken an explanation in .pdf format. A picture is worth a thousand words.

In the meantime, I hope this helps someone get started. The ME20A is really a unique & useful device. If you get the opportunity, grab one before it catches on ... ;-) "

flight of harmony Plague Bearer

Quad Voltage-Controlled Resonant Bandpass filter (VCRBPF)

"It is designed to infect, corrupt and pervert a signal beyond recognition. It contains four Voltage-Controlled Resonant Bandpass filters that were designed with the goals of maximum signal alteration and maximum parameter controllability. Each filter has controls for varying the high and low corner frequencies of the passband, as well as variable gain and an input attenuator. Each section of the Plague Bearer can be used as a filter, an oscillator, a noise generator, or even as a resonance oscillator!

Depending on the settings, the filter can be a lowpass, highpass, single-bandpass, or multiple-bandpass. Adjusting the resonance point can cause the filter to self-oscillate in many ways: By adjusting the controls to just below the point of oscillation, and then applying a pulse, square, or other abrupt-edged input signal waveform will “ring” the filter. A simple “click” on the input can give a percussive output sound – from bass drum to bell to a harsh metallic clang; Crank the controls up and this beast will scream like a banshee! The oscillation can be damped or continuous. Chain a couple in series and get accumulating feedback – the build-up can be slow, fast or instantaneous. White Noise is easy to do - you don’t even need an input signal! Turn the input all the way down, and then slowly turn the gain up. You can adjust the “color” of the noise with the frequency controls. Daisy-chaining multiple filters can give a “comb” or multi-phase noise. About phase-shift characteristics: A single filter can give a STRONG chorus effect if so desired, useful as a sub-oscillator or just to “fatten” a sound

The Plague Bearer’s patchbay is designed to fit the most patch options possible in the small space available. Each filter has four Input/Output (I/O) connections: High CV, Low CV, Signal In, and Signal Out. Each of these has two jacks, one 3.5mm phone jack for external signals to avoid floating grounds, and one 0.080” tip jack for internal patching between filters. Each pair is direct-connected as a multiple – NOT a summing node! I have found this setup to be the most fun!

For maximum flexibility, the Plague Bearer can run off two 9V batteries or a 12V.A.C. wall wart (wall wart included with unit). The batteries are mounted externally in an unobtrusive location for ease of replacement. The power source is selected via the power switch.

Version 1 units are mounted in an extruded aluminum enclosure with aluminum panels. These enclosures are some of the best I have ever come across! This initial run will be of only FOUR (4) units! I’ll do another run in this style only if I can get more enclosures. I am constantly searching for more enclosures so, we’ll see!"

You can find more info including images and ordering information on flight of harmony.