flickr by sduck409(click for more)
"This is my build of Jurgen Haible's FS1a Frequency Shifter. Many thanks to Dave Brown for his wiring diagram and his panel design which mine is based on."
Sunday, May 31, 2009
JH FS1a installed
flickr by sduck409(click for more)
"This is my build of Jurgen Haible's FS1a Frequency Shifter. Many thanks to Dave Brown for his wiring diagram and his panel design which mine is based on."
Pixelh8 Music Tech Master Stroke DS
YouTube via pixelh8. Be sure to see Pixelh8 for more
"The Pixelh8 Music Tech Master Stroke DS is a real time synthesizer for the Nintendo DS system it allows for extensive sound design and is the natural evolution of the Music Tech Series allowing for the classic chip tune sound on a modern device.
The new system allows for keyboard style play by pressing "X" to bring up the 2 Ocatve Xylophone or classic Music Tech mode by using the directional pad to control the sounds in the same way as the Music Tech Game Boy and Pro Performer Game Boy Advance.
Loads of new combinations are possible as you can now combine interval settings with time based effects as well as using the noise channel instead of tone and the easy change between menus allow for quick change during performance.
All sounds are produced via the on board sound chip and no samples or sample manipulation is used, this is a real time chip tune synth for the DS.
Top Screen shows options selected at any given time.
Menu 1 controls the Wave Duty, Pan and Volume.
Menu 2 controls Keys and Intervals.
Menu 3 controls time based effects set 1.
Menu 4 controls time based effects set 2.
Menu 5 are some of my favourite sounds, Attack and Release and Credits Screen.
Menu 6 Controls Octave, Whammy Bar, Tone/Noise and 3 sound patches so you can recall them quickly during performance.
The "X" button brings up a simple 2 octave Xylophone to perform the designed sound on. Whats more is that options can be changed during play, in Classic play mode, in Xylophone mode it's only one menu away.
I have had an amazing response to the release of my previous free software and have heard loads of songs created using it and loads of emails of thank yous which is fantastic. I am not going to charge for this software either, but if you would like to help support my research simply buy an album or donate old computer equipment to me, that would be great.
The software is 95% done and will be released for free download to allow for more users to take part and create music. It will be completed after I have finished my third album "And The Revolution" but hopefully that won't be too long, as I am working on it now. :) There will also be an iPhone and Android version soon too.
Please do not email me with questions about when it will be released, join the mailing list at www.pixelh8.co.uk and you will be told as soon as it's ready for download.
I just thought you should know what I was up to.
Make Music, Make Friends, Have Fun
Pixelh8"
The Haunt Box by Mr.Ugly
YouTube via doctorultra
"The Haunt Box by Mr.Ugly. 2009.
3 oscillators+spring reverb=spookycreepy
http://mruglysinstruments.b...
http://www.myspace.com/mruglypresents
http://mruglysounds.tumblr.com"
The Electric Dream Chest by Mr.Ugly
"The Electric Dream Chest by Mr.Ugly.2009.
Oscillators+flip/flop+circuit bent=dreampig"
follow-up to this post
UNIVOX MINI KORG K-2 SYNTHESIZER SN 00148
via this auction"Early in 1974, the blank panel to the left of the 700's keyboard vanished, and a second control panel appeared in its place. Korg called this the 'Effects Section', and it marked the evolution of the 700 into the 700S.
At £499, the 700S was a somewhat more expensive, but altogether more powerful, synthesizer. It had a second, independently tunable oscillator; white and pink noise sources; filter modulation (which Korg called Travel Vibrato); and a 'Sustain Long' switch that multiplied the envelope times by a factor of 10. Most impressively, the Effects Section also added three modes of ring modulation. Two of these modes tracked the keyboard and were ideal for aggressive lead and bass sounds, whereas the third did not track, so each key you played produced a different timbre.
These additions hugely increased the type of sounds obtainable, and a range of complex atonal and percussive patches appeared in the manual. But, mindful that it would be useful to be able to jump between the more elaborate noises of the 700S and the simpler sounds of the original 700, Korg provided an on/off switch for the Effect Section, thus making it trivial to leap from a basic 700 sound to a more powerful 700S patch (and back again)."
Pollard & Daniel with Free System Projekt
YouTube via filbyhyde22. "compilation pt.1"
Pollard & Daniel with Free System Projekt -pt.2
Free System Projekt meet Pollard & Daniel
Pollard, Daniel, Booth
"he making of the album. All material for the album was improvised and recorded live in the studio. Here you can see short snippets from the 3 pieces on the album.
The album is available now from
http://www.downloadplatform.com/eemc/"
Son at Work
via Elettroman. Son, Enrico, of almost 5 months very busy with Schaltwerk programming ;-)))
Depeche Mode - In The Studio (2008) - Web Clip #22
YouTube via dmdotcom. Note the Electrocomp EML Sequencer in the background.
"Martin working on a keyboard bit.
Camera: Andy Fletcher.
Check http://www.depechemode.com/ for all Sounds Of The Universe (and Tour) details!
Sounds Of The Universe - Released April 20th (Europe) / April 21st (North America), 2009"
Tweet A Sound + Ableton Live
YouTube via BrianWilliamGreen
"For info on this and to colab please go to, http://seeyouinsleep.com/blog/2009/5/...
Follow my twitter, http://twitter.com/seeyouinsleep
And the other 2 accounts used:
http://twitter.com/objcts
http://twitter.com/soundplusdesign
Also check out, http://www.soundplusdesign.com/"
The Electric Dream Chest by Mr.Ugly
flickr by theorderofstamina(click for more)
"The Electric Dream Chest by Mr.Ugly.2009.
2 oscillators +pitch control +flipflop +circuitbent =very happy
mruglysinstruments.blogspot.com/"
Update: vid at this post
Innocencer
"Innocencer is poymophic synthesizer with visual effects application.It has keyboard and chord playing mode and "Air Play" (auto play mode by standard MIDI format 0 file)
This effects and instruments concept is inspired from Inncence 3D PV film
(http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm5480792) which is posted Nico-Nico Douga (http://www.nicovideo.jp) video sharing and community service in Japan."
available on iTunes (currently free) here:
Satoshi Kondo website (Japanese)
Googlish
According to Musique non talent this is an FM synth. "It turns out it's a 4-op FM synth with control over the algorithms. The closest yet to my TX81z dream!" via Synthtopia.
CMOS Bugs
YouTube via wonkythomas
"8008 Bass & Bug Sounds from 2 half finished Lunetta modules.
2 CD40106 oscillators feeding a CD4077 Exclusive NOR gate + Frac & Doepfer 3U modules.
The CMOS modules are much better in person. Red LEDs are mounted off the perf board, behind the red perspex panels.
The LEDs on the left are the oscillators - flashing LED is a cap value of 4.7uf which gets nice a sssllloooowww, gonna put a 10uf in as well :-D
LED on the right is hung of the output pin of the 4077 to indicate when there is logic occurring - but mostly just for added blinken!"
REON driftbox s -02-
YouTube via unyo303
"REON driftbox s & Doepfer A100 & Silent Gut Guitar@Saya Nishida(iPod touch)"
Saturday, May 30, 2009
EMS Polysynthi
via this craigslist post
"Designers: Peter and Rose Zinovieff, (Delay by David Cockerell)
Four Octave keyboard with Aftertouch.
Four Octave Oscillator Bank.
Noise and External input with envelope follower.
2 x VC LFO.
2 x VC ADSR.
2 pole/4 pole VCF.
VC Analogue Delay(This was the original design for what is now the ElectroHarmonix Memory Man) .
Less than 30 built.
This is a very special, obviously rare synthesizer. It is in excellent condition. I purchased this from Sonic Boom of Spacemen3 and Spectrum(I can provide proof/put you in touch to confirm this if you'd like). I had it serviced by a very well known EMS tech in August 2008. There is no serial number on this unit but Sonic was told that it was #1 when he bought it back in the mid 90's. Cosmetically, the biggest issue is that the plastic frames around some of the switches are gone. I never spent any time looking for these but I imagine that they are difficult/impossible to find. There are small tears in the tolex covering. All switches and pots are working 100%. The only thing worth mentioning is that during the shipment of this from the UK to SanFrancisco, the C key got pushed in about 2 millimeters and will rub against the C# key when pushed all of the way down. I'm sure that it would be a simple fix for anyone, but it never bothered me."
Stylus RMX 1.8 Power Review Part 1
YouTube via thepluginguru
"Visit http://www.pluginguru.com to Get Custom inspiring Presets for Stylus RMX. You can also DOWNLOAD these Videos for free at my website..... This is part 1 "An Introduction to Stylus RMX 1.8" introduces you to the abilities of Stylus RMX. There will be 3 additional parts to this review. Part 2 = "All about Parts". Part 3 = "Multis and Drum Kits". Part 4 = 'Installation and tricks on getting the most from PlugInGuru's Power Pack for Stylus RMX.'"
Diy Project: Make an Upright Case For Your microKorg Synthesizer by I Love Analogue
YouTube via iloveanalogue
"This is a project I did, which allows for the microKorg synthesizer to be stored and played vertically.
It was done for under $10 using scrap wood, nails, wood glue, and off-the-shelf paint stain.
Measure the wood approx 20" across, and give yourself about 13" for the vertical storage.
You can hear more Robbie Ryan musik videos and such at http://iloveanalogue.blogspot.com or
http://www.myspace.com/robbieryanmusik You can also follow my tweets at http://twitter.com/robbieryanmusik"
Update: video removed and re-uploaded:
How to build a DiY vertical storage case for your microKorg Synth.
Max Jitter+Ableton Live
YouTube via alkopop79. follow-up to this post
"Jitter analyzes the video and tracks the position of red color on the screen. The position (x, y) is converted to MIDI CC and sent to Ableton."
The Ekdahl Moisturizer
"The Ekdahl Moisturizer is a spring reverb where the springs are exposed so they can be played/hit/fiddled with. As well as being capable of creating sound in itself, you can of course also play sound through the springs like a regular spring reverb - this makes for happy-fun-time finger-modulation of the reverb on whatever audio that's going through it. On top of this there's an analog multimode filter that can be used to attenuate or exaggerate certain frequencies in the sound..." There is also an LFO and CV control. Be sure to see The Ekdahl Moisturizer site for tons more including samples. Playing the springs of The Ekdahl Moisturizer
YouTube via elektrodwarf
"The Ekdahl Moisturizer having its springs played, mostly without any audio source connected."
Moisturizer feedback clean
"The Ekdahl Moisturizer feeding back through an amp, no audio source or other effects used. Sorry about the shitty quality of the sound, this does NOT show the full frequency range. Check out www.sdiy.org/knas for more shit."
minator keytar synth guitar - "The Hi-Tech Guitar"
via this auction
"Vintage AMT minator keytar in good working condition. This is a rare and bizarre noise maker that I ran across. It is pretty simple device with about 5 pre-programmed riffs on it. It has no midi control and has a 1/8” headphone out, also a weird jack that looks like a phone cord that says sync. It has guitar strap hook-ons. The drum pads trigger 3 drum fills. Works off 6 c sized batteries. It accepts cartridges in the slot with more song riffs. It includes cartridge #71001- classic rock 1- with start me up/stones, whole lotta love/zep, Roxanne/police, money for nothing/dire straits, and lets go/the cars. the cartridge contains about the most butchered versions of these riffs. they sound rather cool. Pretty rare and hard to find these days. This is a very cool looking and bizare sounding"Update via Anonymous in the comments: "This is actually called the JAMINATOR. Not AMT Minotar. Hah! [funny]
I have one. They have several expansion cartridges. You can sync up two of them with a phone cord."
Jordan Rudess Omnisphere Demo
YouTube via SpectrasonicsVIDEO
"At Winter NAMM, keyboardist extraordinaire, Jordan Rudess, gives an amazing demonstration of what he's been doing with Omnisphere.
WATCH IN HIGH QUALITY!
Video of Spectrasonics epic Omnisphere software synthesizer plug-in for Garageband, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, and Pro Tools. You can find more info about Omnisphere at:
http://www.spectrasonics.net/instrume...
© Spectrasonics 2009"
Electribulator 0.1.0 - Running it on a MAC MINI pretty well
YouTube via wax78. follow-up to this post.
"This video should show you that this memorable saturday, I succeed to make it work under MacOSX (with Java 1.5)."
Polysix MS-20
YouTube via slices09
"chord by Polysix and lead by MS-20 from Korg
performed http://flickr.com/photos/is..."
Korg M3 Soundtrack Mix - Ode To NASA
YouTube via KidNepro. Anyone else remember KidNepro from Keyboard Magazine before the days of the interwebs? I think they are the oldest running patch company.
"M3 Soundtrack/Film Mix - Our second collection of sounds for the Korg M3 has now been updated. Version 1.5 has added an additional 16 combis. Soundtrack Mix now contains 64 Programs, 48 Combis and 60 Megs of new samples. All well crafted and fully KARMA-fied!
Video footage courtesy of NASA and the Hubble Space Telescope.
Music and Video: Steve Proto
More info and demos at: www.kidnepro.com
©1984-2009 - Kid Nepro Productions"
Philips pmc 100 (simple programming)
YouTube via fuckingharpsichord
"A Dutch microcomposer/walkman made in the year 1988"
AKAI APC40 Now Shipping
"AKAI PROFESSIONAL APC40 ABLETON PERFORMANCE CONTROLLER AVAILABLE WORLDWIDEController Provides Seamless Musical Link Between Users, Ableton Live Software
Cumberland, R.I. (May 30, 2009) – Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces that the APC40 Ableton Performance Controller is now available for purchase worldwide.
Akai Professional worked in partnership with software developer Ableton to produce the APC40, the only control surface specifically designed for performance with Ableton Live software. Adding the APC40 transforms the user’s experience from one of constructing tracks with software on a computer to one of fluid, effortless, musical creation. The APC40 is the link between musician and software that perfectly balances analytical parameter control with creative expression.
Akai Professional has developed APC40.com, a dedicated Web site containing all of the information about the APC40 in one place, including text, images, video, an interactive product tour, the APC40 quick start guide, event listings, news, free downloads and more.
Akai Professional will support the APC40 launch with events on May 30 in East London, UK; Hollywood, Calif.; Miami, Fla.; Edinburgh, Scotland; Farmers Branch, Texas; Greenville, S.C.; Seattle, Wash.; New York, N.Y.; Fountain Valley, Calif.; Millbury, Mass.; and Sherman Oaks, Calif. All events are free and open to the public. Further details are available at APC40.com.
'I have been an Ableton Live user since version 1.0. I've never found a controller that did the things I wanted it to do with Live,” said Glen Darcey, Product Manager, Akai Professional. “There were many things that would work, but I could never find an elegant solution. Akai Pro president, Jack O'Donnell, recognized Live’s popularity and the potential of pairing it with our hardware designs. Before long, we approached Ableton and got moving on developing what would eventually be the APC40.'
The APC40 is available now from pro audio and musical instrument retailers. It has U.S. retail price of $599, and a street price of $399."
SYNTHI Modular SX-1
via this auctionAnyone know more about this one? via the auction in Googlish:
"Found out I only have it all appears to be an analog modular synthesizer must act.
Da das Gerät keine Lautsprecher hat kann ich nicht einmal sagen ob es funktioniert. Since the unit has no speaker, I can not even say if it works.
Das Gerät wird daher ausdrücklich als Defekt Verkauft und wird bei Gebotsabgabe als solches anerkannt !!!!!! The device is therefore expressly Sold as a defect and will be bidding on as such recognized !!!!!!
Ich habe den Stecker rein und angeschaltet leuchtet und blinken die Lämpchen. I have the plug in and turned on the lights and flashing lights.
Darauf stehen Sachen wie: That is how things stand:
Synthi Synthi
Modular SX-1 Modular SX-1
Voice Voice
OS 1 OS 1
OS 2 OS 2
Jede menge zahlen, Buchstaben usw. Any amount paid, letters, etc.
Es sind viele Anschlussmöglichkeiten, Regler, Knöpfe und Kippschalter There are many connection options, controls, buttons, and rocker switch zu sehen deren Funktion ich aber nicht kenne. to see their function but I do not know.
Ach ja, hinten ist das Netzkabel, Sicherung und ein Pedal Anschluss ? Ah yes, the rear is the power cord, fuse, and a pedal port?
Das Hauptgehäuse ist aus massivem Holz The main body is made of solid wood
( Tastatur) 37 - Tasten (Keyboard) 37 - Buttons
Hier und da sind ein paar minimale Kratzer - schrammen aber nichts Weltbewegendes. Here and there are a few minimal scratches - scratch but nothing earth. Ich denke in betracht seines alters ist der Zustand hervorragend. I think in view of his age is excellent condition.
Laut meiner Oma hatte Opa das Gerät in den 70ern einmal aus Amerika mitgebracht… According to my grandma grandpa had the device in the 70s once brought from the Americas ..."
Serge patch unplugged, re-plugged
YouTube via b3nsf
"I patched up a huge disaster of a patch then unplugged it, and it was much nicer... like a reset switch for modular!"
Friday, May 29, 2009
Salamander Outputs Demo
Salamander Outputs Demo from BLCLONES on Vimeo.
"I am showing you the various signal outputs"
Salamander Drone and Twerp Demo from BLCLONES on Vimeo.
"Live twerps and noise making"
Salamander Slime Melody from BLCLONES on Vimeo.
Salamander 2 Demo from BLCLONES on Vimeo.
salamander demo 3 from BLCLONES on Vimeo.
SSM2164 TH_VCF CLONE with MODULATION EXTRAS
SSM2164 TH_VCF CLONE with MODULATION EXTRAS from BLCLONES on Vimeo.
"THis demo shows how you can use a VA to modulate the filter using the onboard FM extreme direct output coming from the Booster (amp)"
SSM2164_TH_CLONE WITH MODULATOR SECTION from BLCLONES on Vimeo.
"This shows you the actual filter sound. The vco's are from anther synth."
SSM2164 TH_VCF CLONE with MODULATION EXTRA's from BLCLONES on Vimeo.
"This shows the quality of the self-osc feature of the SSM2164 based filter."
Tom Whiltshire VCLFO v9D demo
Tom Whiltshire VCLFO v9D demo from BLCLONES on Vimeo.
via orange_LED on the forum "This is the all-in-one external unit example. Everything was stuffed on the pcb. A 12v internal powersupply was chosen for this build.The VCO used are seperate and not on the unit itself. Those have an internal Super Saw, that is why they sound so cool."
dual osc proto
YouTube via macbethsynthesizers
"Ken MacBeth demonstrates some of the musical qualities of the 3U X-Series Dual Oscillator prototype. In the hands of musicians- this thing would kill!!"
Octave CAT
via this auction"Version 1 (Non-SRM, White binding on the wood panels, ARP lawsuit version)"
sexy
was there a lawsuit?
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