MATRIXSYNTH: Saturday, November 1, 2008

Saturday, November 01, 2008

Pumpkin & Skull Choir

YouTube via Modd3d aka Division 6, maker of Midify. Midify'ed pumpkins.
"This is from my Halloween 2008 display. I'm testing out some new show control software."
Hope you all had a great Halloween!!!

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"The Cwejman MMF-1 multimode filter is really a great sounding filter, both for filtering and oscillation! This is the MMF-1 self-oscillating. The first bit is the low pass mode being controlled by the Analogue Systems rs200. It is then ran through the quantizer module, the rs260, and then into the Cwejman cutoff frequency. The next bit you hear is the unique dual band pass mode of the MMF-1. By adjusting the "Spacing" knob, which controls the bandwidth, you can achieve some very cool sounds."

Cwejman D-LFO Complex LFO's

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Here is a demo of the incredible Cwejman D-LFO, dual low frequency oscillator. The D-LFO can act as two independent LFOs or can combine the two sides to create complex modulation sources or audio sources. You can let each waveform run free or sync them. There's also a very very cool "Sync Trip Point" knob which allows you to decide where in the waveform the cycle of the second LFO is restarted. We're modulating the Cwejman MMF-1, which is set to self-resonate. Wow. Great module!"

Moog - DJ/VJ Mike Relm meets the MP-201 Multi-Pedal

YouTube via MoogMusicInc
"The day after a Halloween show in Asheville, DJ/VJ Mike Relm meets the MP-201 Multi-Pedal at the Moog Factory"

andromeda 3

YouTube via pasgasman
"Andromeda, les possibilités du ruban et quelques presets"

Comparison of the Roland Juno 60 and the Alesis Ion

YouTube via se7ense7
"I put together these two galactic forces, one ancient but beautiful godess, one victorous tiran. I took away the distance between them, brought them close to each other, letting them smell each other, take a glimpse at one another... I never felt more sexual tension in one room. The love between Godess Juno and Tiran Ion that could not be...

For more sounds:
www.myspace.com/simonderycke
www.myspace.com/alienrobotdance

Grtz,
Alien Robot Dance"

live pa duopractice

YouTube via se7ense7
"Lazy live pa jam by myself (Alien Robot Dance) and my mate Parisian Goldfish (aka Canis).
more music:
www.myspace.com/simonderycke
www.myspace.com/canis09"

An even simpler theme

YouTube via attorks
"An even simpler theme; just 3 minor chords (Cm, Bbm and Fm) and an improvised solo. The first 8 step sequence you hear is the Synthesizers.com which later transposes to the bass line. The second 12 and 16 step sequence is a MFM VCO through the CGS Steiner filter only using the Band Pass input. The third 8 step sequence (but all notes are the same) is a MFM VCO through an Ian Fritz 5Pulser through an Oakley Equinoxe Phaser.
If you want a better audio quality, see or download the original video in the video section of my website."

EDP GNAT

via this auction

"Specifications are as follows:

KEYBOARD - TUNE : approx one and a half semitones up or down (preset to A=440Hz). GLIDE : rate adjustable up to 4 seconds for 2 octave sweep.

OSCILLATOR - Footage: 5 octave steps 32' to 2'. Waveform: Sawtooth, Square, Enhance (Pulse width mod)

CONTROL OSCILLATOR - Range: approx 0.5Hz to 500Hz (continuous). Waveforms: Sine, Sawtooth (ramp up), Sawtooth (ramp down), Square, Random.

NOISE: Digitally generated Pseudo-random noise.

FILTER - Type: 12dB/octave low pass with bass enhancement. Cut-off frequency 3 to 16KHz (continuous). Proportional keyboard control. Q Factor: variable (continuous) from flat to verge of oscillation.

FILTER CONTOUR - AD type envelope, fully variable from ramp up, through spike, to ramp down.

VCA Envelope Generator - AR type. Attack time 3ms to 4 seconds. Release time 3ms to 12 seconds.

Built-in Speaker.

Sockets comprise a quarter-inch line out jack, a bi-directional 'LINK' connector in the form of a 7-pin DIN socket for interfacing to other Gnats, Wasps, the caterpillar controller keyboard or the Spider sequencer. The unit can be interfaced to MIDI via its LINK connector and a suitable converter such as those available from www.kenton.co.uk.

9V dc power is applied through a 3.5mm jack or the unit can operate off 6 x 1.5V 'C' batteries for portable use"

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Ad Infinitum UMM402 Mixer Module

via this auction

"The UMM402, "Utilis Multis Mixus IV-II", is two four-way multiples with 3.5mm jacks and with an integrated two channel passive mixer, in a standard single-width Frac-Rak module..

The UMM402 has two four-way multiples, each of which is also routed to one side of a two channel passive (attenuating) mixer. The mixer adds a 10Kohm load to each signal. This module is great for mixing control voltages.

Due to maximum use of available panel space, this module fits a standard angle- rail-type Frac-Rak case (such as the Paia case), yet does not currently fit into a 'C'-rail type Frac-Rak case (such as the Blacet case.)

Please visit adinfinitummusic.com for more options and to see more of our products."

Moog Prodigy

images at this auction

Note the metal latch in the back.

Novation K-Station Demo

Novation K-Station Demo from Stuart Mitchell on Vimeo.
"A demo of the Novation K-Station VA Synth, no external effects or postprocessing (delay, reverb and distortion are internal effects)

Tweaking some patches I created myself, a fun little machine that is. (last patch is sequenced from the Midibox SeqV3)"

Moon Modular 565 Quad Quantizer

http://www.lunar-experience.com/

see it in action here

New Optigan Diagnostic Test Disc Samples

"These discs have various test tones, sweeps, etc on them, as well as some sound files taken directly from the “Rock & Rhythm” master tapes. They are identical except that one is at 8000dpi and the other is at 4000dpi. The 4000dpi discs are a bit cheaper to make, so we’re trying to find out if the savings is worth the difference in quality."

via optigan.com where you'll find samples.

Bruce Haack Play Toy psychedelic 1968

YouTube via aldosounds68. via Analog Suicide.
"Bruce Haack Play Toy psychedelic 1968"

BRUCE HAACK - intv w/ Philip Anagnos

"intv w/ Philip Anagnos director of "Haack: The King Of Techno"

FEATURING: bruce haack, esther nelson, praxiteles pandel, chris kachulis, starchildren, jean jacques perrey, money mark (beastie boys), mark oliver everett (eels), mouse on mars, cut chemist, peanut butter wolf, tipsy, dj me dj you, anubian lights, mister rogers (pbs), garry moore (i've got a secret), russell simmons (def jam)

http://www.haackmovie.com
http://www.documentarychannel.com"

AH 2008 vid 1

AH 2008 vid 1 from synthdood on Vimeo.
follow-up to this post

SunVox 1.1 and Bhajis Loops

YouTube via PalmSounds. via Palm Sounds
"A video about the new version of SunVox and a few of the new features. Then I export a sequence to the SD card and use it in Bhajis loops."

Andromeda 2

YouTube via pasgasman
"Exploration des filtres de L'andromeda, avec Maq 16/3, Microkorg et SH 32"

Deftaudio Crazytwins synth

YouTube via DeftAudio
"2 OSC synth with pulse modulation. Schmitt trigger based"

Wasp-like VCF sync demo

YouTube via synthmonger
"Here's a small clip featuring one of my latest VCF modules. This is a wasp-like filter using my voltage controlled oscillator variable resistors (vcovrs) to control the frequency and resonance of the state variable filter.

In the video I have a single oscillator running through the filter while another oscillator is syncing the vcovr which is controlling the filter frequency. The resonance is set at max and is self-oscillating, which is very unusual since state variable filters are not supposed to self-oscillate. I am just adjusting the frequency knobs and showing the different audio outputs. Not much to it! :)"

x0xb0x 824

images at this auction

YouTube via ohmstudiste

obama angst

via Baghead's sounds channel
"two Kjaerhaus Spectra soft synths one with AD replicant the other woth AD Dubstation against arturia moog modular low end woth Ableton reverb , all with a military drumbeat from Puremagnetik purplekit tweked with audio damage Automaton - not a finished song more of a mood for some one to add on to"

"I kind of thought it has a Twin Peaks feel to it of you remember that show , oh Lara where is the Log Lady???? if you can't tell I'm worried that sleeze McCain is gonna win, what a tragedy if that occurs... also because of the abrupt ending it works better as a loop , but then maybe that is part of the angst, i.e an abrupt ending"
BTW, what's up with Texas?

waldorf blofeld teil elf

YouTube via thegoacyst. Remember to see prior vids/posts you can search on thegoacyst on the top left of the site. Use search, it's your synth friend.
"some jazz session on the powerful little synth."

Total System Point Never - Power In That Which Compels You

"Total System Point Never is Daniel Lopatin of Oneohtrix Point Never / Astronaut / Infinity Window on polyphonic synthesizers and Vinnie Paternostro of Total System Failure and Sonic Suicide Squad on tenor sax. This disc sounds like John Zorn getting f'd up by Tangerine Dream, somewhere between free jazz skronk and future retro synth. This release represents the rebirth of snapped in half, the future is now."
More info on snapped in half
Photo by Bill T Miller

Navs' Modular Lab: New Blog!

http://navsmodularlab.blogspot.com/

You might remember Nav's from these various posts featuring sound tests and comparisons of different modules. He'll be transferring over the old tests to the new blog over the next couple of weeks so keep an eye out for them. For now he has a post up featuring the Bleep Labs Thingamagoop running through a Cwejman MMF-1 and a Roland Space Echo followed by a Cwejman VCO-2RM.

Sonic madness

You can listen to this Plogue Bidule track on Plogue Bidule Experiment

New Rhodes Chroma Registry Page: Model 1611 (Computer Interface)

via Chris Ryan on the Rhodes Chroma List:

"The instrument registry has been a popular part of the site; in addition to the more than 500 Chromas and Expanders listed (over 200 of which were supplied directly by owners), it accounted for over 5500 page views during the last twelve months, more than 7200 if the Polaris registry is included.

A lot of the instruments in the registry came from Fender's warranty list, a copy of which was supplied by Ken Ypparila [21030229]. This list also includes the serial numbers of the computer interface kit, Model 1611, which were registered by owners. This kit comprised the Fender Music System and the interface card for the Apple II computer. I thought it would be interesting to start a new page for this part of Chroma history. For now, the list contains the interfaces for which registration cards were returned to Fender, along with the serial number for my interface (which was stolen along with my computer over twenty years ago), 27 in total. The highest serial number in the list is 16110219, which was mine; so it seems that this was a production run far more limited than even the Chroma--which is perhaps not surprising, as this was among the first computer interfaces for any such musical instrument.

If you have, or had, the Chroma Computer Interface, feel free to send me the serial number, if available (as I no longer have my interface card, I'm not sure whether the number appears on it; but it is shown on the diskette), and some information about it. It would be interesting to know how many of these kits still exist, and if any of them may even be in use. (If any are, I have one or two diskettes I could supply with some original patches I haven't heard since the 1980s.)"
http://rhodeschroma.com/

Sugar Bytes Consequence

"CONSEQUENCE is the new member of our product family and it will make your tracks get a move on. Consequence is a chord groovebox, with a surprising depth of possibilities while being easy to use, due to an intuitive workflow. Chords are alternated, split up to custom arpeggios and turned into leg-driving basslines, amazing melodies or dreamy sound textures. The internal audio recorder keeps your ideas when they come or records loops or even full tracks. The allround soundlibrary contains all possible kinds of instruments, from thick basslines to gentle violines. Combine these with individual triggering options for unheard sequences full of joy and groove! Combine sound-presets and sequencer-presets, an unlimited source of inspiration. CONSEQUENCE is a composition tool which can create chordlines or whole songs on the fly, but also chords which are played via MIDI can be supersized using the innovative sequencing engine."

Formant Modular Docs

You can find them on this electro-music.com thread.

mirrored here

The Harvestman: Stilton Adaptor

"Now available from Analogue Haven:

The Stilton Adaptor is a 4-channel amplifier and attenuator for sending modular synthesizer signals to guitar effects pedals. It is the first module in The Harvestman's "feedback console" design, and can function as a feedback controller with no other modules present. Simply connect four effects pedals and tune finely. The vermin have inherited the earth. The quickstart guide is now available, containing partial manual text: link"

PNW2008: George Mattson Demos the MMM Part 3

YouTube via matrixsynth

"George Mattson demos the Mattson Mini Modular at the Pacific Northwest Synth Gathering 2008"

Note this is the last part of George Mattson's talk. Remember you can click on the PNW2008 link below for all posts on the event including the first two videos on the MMM.

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