Sunday, December 28, 2008
Installing Low-Gain's NESmod (Version 1.0)
YouTube via natemccoy
"This is a quick video I made outlining the installation of Low-Gain's NESmod. I hope you enjoy it.
Here is Low-Gain's Web documentation regarding the modification installation.
http://lowgain-audio.com/NESmod.htm
He has the modification available for purchase via his website, as well as some other cool music.
This modification allows for an amplified direct connection to the 2A03 allowing for greater sound output and quality from the NES.
This is ideal for anyone using the NES for sound and musical compositions.
Low-gain gave this modification to me at blip festival '08 so i made a quick and simple video. Thanks a lot man!
Here are some websites of my own personal music if you are interested.
http://www.rivel.org
http://mrspastic.googlepages.com"
1st Baltimore SDIY Group 2008 Christmas Holiday Party
"The 1st Baltimore SDIY Group 2008 Christmas Holiday Party on 12/27/2008 went extremely well. Jeff Brown came with his modular synthesizer, Art Harrison brought his new Theremin (www.harrisoninstruments.com), Dave Vosh brought his mini DIY modular & Doepfer modular systems, David Rickert brought his DIY mini modular system, Davis White brought his laptop system with the REASON program, Peter Blasser brought his DIY Theremin, Hal Schmulowitz brought his Korg R3/Roland SH32/Yamaha DX-200, my guest Mike Delvison brought his Korg DW8000 & I brought my Korg MS2000BR/Roland D-100/Yamaha DX-200/Doepfer A-100 series mini modular synthesizer." more info and pics here.
MIDImplant
"the smallest MIDI to Control Voltage (MIDI2CV) converter ever made*, and it's dual channel...* if you find smaller one with similar functionality, I'll remove this claim and send you one MIDIMPLANT device for free"
MIDImplant
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Roland TB-303 Modded
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click here for more shots sent my way via Shagghie. Details:"Blue *shaved* LEDs, such that they are flush with the surface, which is better for extended use as your fingers don't impact the LEDs themselves, and it also diffuses the LED's intensity too by adding a 'frosting effect' of sorts. Very trick!
The MIDI in and out cables are for the Colin Frasier midi kit.... and they connect via two custom, well-made mini cables (1/8", pictured). The Colin midi kit is the best on the market by far....you can play back any midi sequence from the 303's own sequencer later on, so you effectively have 'infinite memory' when used with your DAW's sequencer, etc. It's totally, completely, amazing. For production, it's insane to be able to recall a track you worked on a year ago, and replay the midi sequence back to the 303...it's comes back IDENTICAL to the 303's original sequencer...just make sure Logic's 'quantize' features are off when recording the original 303 sequence. For live perforamance, it's also awesome to clock off the MachineDrum, without need for any third converter boxes, etc. The MD can even 'play' this 303 with it's own midi machines, too...for a different non-acid vibe. Radical!"
Hand made analog modular synth and Max/MSP processing
YouTube via yakthekyle
"An excerpt from an improvisation on my hand built modular synth controlled by and being processed by Max/MSP. + Hand made photocell controller for Max."
*** MS-20 + SQ-10 Analog Groove Machine ***
YouTube via Newueel
"This self explaining video shows a way on how to turn your MS-20 into a fat groove machine using a Korg SQ-10 analog sequencer.
Watch it, try it, enjoy it !!!
No patch settings included this time :P To try it yourself: Just start with the MS-20 default knob settings and follow the video."
Mattel SYNSONICS Analog Drum Synthesizer
via this auction"vintage 1982 Mattel "Synsonics" electronic drum synthesizer. This analog device has four surface mounted drum pads, with controls for overall tune and volume mounted on each side of the housing. This machine is rigidly constructed, and it can actually be played with normal wooden drum sticks!
Power is by 6 "C" Batteries, or a optional 9-VOLT DC power supply. I have installed a new set of Duracell batteries, since I do not have the plug-in type of power supply. This unit can be plugged into a mixer via a set of stereo RCA outputs, or you can listen privately, through a pair of stereo headphones. I turned the power on, and tried all of the programs and functions of this amazing little drum box, and was instantly impressed with the really cool analog drum sounds built into this machine! This unit is fully functional, and is remarkably free from wear and tear, and is not dirty or dusty.
An original Synsonics owner's manual is included, it is terrifically helpful in programming this device . These manuals are extremely rare! This Sysonics drum pad system also comes with the original stand mounting clamp, that will allow you to attach this assembly to any modern Pearl, Yamaha Or DW drum stand. The bracket is easily removeable to allow you to use this drum machine as a tabletop system."
Leipzig-K Synthesizer (green)
flickr by stupid is the new clever(click for more)
"Analogue Solutions Leipzig-K Synthesizer in custom green
www.analoguesolutions.com/"
Wavestation and Juno-1 demo
The Harvestman Interview on VICMOD
"The Harvestman is one of the most unique euro modular companies out there today. Expect the unexpected seems to be the rule , be it the Tyme Sefari, a bendable loop sampler/delay, the Zorlon Cannon an Atari style noise generator with random gates, or the Malgorithm the world's first voltage-controlled bitcrusher and much more.I fired questions his way....."
You can find the full interview here. Be sure to check out the rest of VICMOD for more interviews.
Emrls Box - G.E.N.E. [Factory]
YouTube via emrls
"I cant explain the music for this lvl cause it'll spoil my game. Just know that its intensity is there for a reason.
Also note, this is an entire playthrough of the song. Theres no loop for this vid. Look at the time span for this vid n relate it to gameplay. Oh yea... you'll be here for a while."
avrsynth
YouTube via linsoft23. See the AvrX label below for some prior posts on the chip.
"Demo Video of my 4-voice polyphonic AVR Synth Project"
Update: you can find more info on Making of a drum synth.
ClockBox testing
YouTube via fibranijevidra
"Just a quick demo of some ClockBox features.
Pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fibra/se..."
SPACE : ''Running in the city'' (1978)
YouTube via Gazebo83. Spot the synths.
"This is really rare! I love this French group"
New video:
MecanicBionic | August 12, 2009
KRISP1 MODULAR CONSTRUCTION Update
via KRISP1 on the AH list:
"First I would like to thank all the people that have supported me in my first year as a manufacturer of Oakley modular as some of you know not the easiest of jobs but for me the most satisfying job I have had
I hope to be bringing you all Tony's new moduels in 2009 and beyond
The Transition to 5U Bridechamber panels is now complete with the addition of the OMS-820 companion module and the triple Little Lag module
Both new moduels are discounted by 15% along with other modules in our on line store the sale runs to the end of the year 31st December
Cheers
Paul Darlow
http://www.krisp1.com/"
"First I would like to thank all the people that have supported me in my first year as a manufacturer of Oakley modular as some of you know not the easiest of jobs but for me the most satisfying job I have had
I hope to be bringing you all Tony's new moduels in 2009 and beyond
The Transition to 5U Bridechamber panels is now complete with the addition of the OMS-820 companion module and the triple Little Lag module
Both new moduels are discounted by 15% along with other modules in our on line store the sale runs to the end of the year 31st December
Cheers
Paul Darlow
http://www.krisp1.com/"
FIRST PRODUCTION MATTSON MINI MODULAR SYNTH DEMO SIX SE IO M'ACCORGO
FIRST PRODUCTION MATTSON MINI MODULAR SYNTH DEMO SIX SE IO M'ACCORGO from RED MARTIAN on Vimeo.
"One of the most beautiful pieces of lute music - on the MMM."
Throbbing Gristle's Gristleizer On Boing Boing
Check out the post on Boing Boing.MATRIXSYNTH got a mention as well. Pretty cool...
For those not familiar with Boing Boing, see this article on Wikipedia. They started in 1988 as a zine. They have a huge reader base and cover a myriad of topics ranging from politics to medicine, to drunken partying snowmen. :) You can find a few posts featured here including a tribute to Raymond Scott and a visit with David Byrne by Xeni Jardin. I've been reading Boing Boing since before I started MATRIXSYNTH. It's my favorite non-exclusivly-synth centric site. It's cool seeing them cover this.
The Sweeps Studio
http://www.myspace.com/thesweepsmusicflickr set
"Elkatwin, Logan String Melody 2, Crumar Performer, Moog Prodigy, Roland RS-09, Yamaha CS-01"
via marko
Absolute Deviation
"The mission of Absolute Deviation is continue support and development of the Marimba Lumina-–the only truly revolutionary mallet controller."via Johan
"Longtime Buchla associate Joel Davel has started his own business offering support to Marimba Lumina owners. It looks like he'll be building new ones as well."
Happy 2009 - Waldorf Blofeld Track
via Boele of SCD on the Waldorf list:
"My last Blofeld sound
for this year that is... :D
http://www.synthmusic.info number 339. [top left when you get there]
Believe it or not, after the first sound, it is just one other sound from the Blofeld. I like it so much that I decided to put it online. There is NO additional FX. No external reverb, no external delay. Just a little distortion from recording it too loud... Will correct that soon.
Did some small corrections on the website as well, added two new songs, one old movie, a possibility to add my own comments on a song and in the "various" section it might be interesting for people to look if they:
a. own a Novation Remote 25 and a Microwave 1
b. own an Alesis Andromeda A6
c. own a Roland TR-808 and are Dutch or Belgian ;-)
Regards, Boele"
"My last Blofeld sound
for this year that is... :D
http://www.synthmusic.info number 339. [top left when you get there]
Believe it or not, after the first sound, it is just one other sound from the Blofeld. I like it so much that I decided to put it online. There is NO additional FX. No external reverb, no external delay. Just a little distortion from recording it too loud... Will correct that soon.
Did some small corrections on the website as well, added two new songs, one old movie, a possibility to add my own comments on a song and in the "various" section it might be interesting for people to look if they:
a. own a Novation Remote 25 and a Microwave 1
b. own an Alesis Andromeda A6
c. own a Roland TR-808 and are Dutch or Belgian ;-)
Regards, Boele"
Midibox Clockbox
Two shots of Mike's Midibox Clockbox with some updates to the code. You can find more info in the update to this 1x ClockBox, 3x x0xb0x post.Note in that post I asked if anyone had more info on the ClockBox. It turns out it's a project from uCapps.de/MIDIBox, makers of the MIDIBox SID.
Comments disabled here to keep them on the previous post. I primarily put this one up to let people know the prior post has been updated.
Baba O'Riley covered on Casio SA-5, SA-8 and SA-9
YouTube via frostedminipete
"With GREAT vocals, too. Jennie does a pretty good Roger Daltrey, huh?"
Symphony Number 9 in the New World
YouTube via AmericanJumpCut. Roland X7
"ASM Intermediate Synthesizer Orchestra performing at Festival 2008"
Blender 3D Model - The Korg Electribe MX
YouTube via wax78. No audio.
"This is an attempt to model the Korg Electribe MX with Blender."
Blender 3D Model - The Korg Electribe MX Version 2
Electribe MX Blender 3D Model
Studio Electronics ATC-Xi Review
German review on Amazona.deGooglish version here.
"In recent times offered different versions of their SE geplegten good models SE1 (SE1X), Omega 8 and the present test subjects ATC to Xi. Structurally, these are not very far apart. The most important difference is: The Omega 8 is polyphonic, the SE1 and ATC are monophonic. The ATC is the smallest and cheapest model, and differs from SE1 by a slightly different on the Minimoog-oriented user interface with knobs.
In addition to two (!) MIDI jacks are two ring modulator connections (!) And an additional input for external signals on the back of the instrument. The ring modulator is externally beschickbar, and the modulator signal is outside tap..."via sequencer.de
Playing with my new e-toy under the x-mas tree
Plogue Bidule track. Via Plogue Bidule Experiments where you'll find more in in French. Googlish here.
Ex-Mess Electro
You can hear the track on Isotope of Me, via the forum.
"I finally had a few moments to spend in the headphones this weekend, and this little electro piece is what happened. It’s pretty cheery and a bit, um… chill, I guess (god I hate that term, but I guess it fits). DSI Evolver and Doepfer are working on bass, while various soft synths play the other parts. Samples are being played by the fantastic Short circuit 2 soft sampler. Wurlitzer EP samples and ARP string synth samples are thanks to Hollow Sun."
"I finally had a few moments to spend in the headphones this weekend, and this little electro piece is what happened. It’s pretty cheery and a bit, um… chill, I guess (god I hate that term, but I guess it fits). DSI Evolver and Doepfer are working on bass, while various soft synths play the other parts. Samples are being played by the fantastic Short circuit 2 soft sampler. Wurlitzer EP samples and ARP string synth samples are thanks to Hollow Sun."
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