via Vacoloco GorF is getting closer. "I actually finished the PCB layout a week ago, but I’ve been letting it sit and making minor changes as I go, little things like part numbers, moving things around etc. I think it’s now pretty much final, so next week after I’ve been paid, I”m going to order 50 of these and see how we go with them."
"Acidlab Miami made with the internal sequencer of the machine. The second mp3 is a bit "on the limit" sometimes, but it shows very good the tap-in mode and the different shuffle modes of the Miami. I include also a new outline of the overprint from the Miami. This is maybe not the final version." mp3s here along with the prior demo from this post. Tip: search on acidlab miami on the top left of the site for all posts leading up to this one.
YouTube via muzik4machines. Note, not all muzik4machines videos get posted as too many simply go up. :) You can find more videos on his YouTube channel. It does look cool on this site though. "gear used Korg ESX1: All Sequences/Drums Yamaha TX81z: Reverby/Pumpy Sawtooth Bass (chain:TX81z-Boss V-Wha-Akai MFC42-Alesis Nanoverb-DBX266 ch1 (pump)-ch2 (Compression)-Mixer) Roland MKS50: Hoover/Saw/Lead/Pumpy Synth (Chain MKS50-Boss SL20-DBX266-Zoom RFX2200-Mixer) Redsound SoundBite Pro: Vocals/looping Korg Kaoss pad 2: Tempo Delay Korg Kaoss Pad 3: Loops, Looper(snare rolls), Grainshifter Korg Kaossilator: Noise Sweeps (path: K01-Mini KP(Delay)-Mixer) Korg ER1: Beatbox AND sidechain signal (Chain: left out-ProCo Turbo Rat-Boss V-Wha-Mixer) DX200: Fm E-piano, pads, 303-esque sequences, etc (Chain: Left Out-Boss DD5 delay-Mixer) Motu Midi Mixer 7s: My mixer, controlled by the BCF2000) Kawai Midi Patchbay:Guess DBX MC 6: Output Compressor
NOT used: a computer, besides recording it; no edition, no mastering, What you hear is what I send out of the main outs"
via John Levin "I took a vacation from pastoral Vermont to go to NYC last weekend. While hanging out in Williamsburg in Brooklyn, I walked into one hipster shop and saw a new Gakken theremin! I've seen it online for as low as 155 bucks."
I did a quick search and found it on Theremin World. It's the Theremin Premium. I also found some listed on Ebay. Gakken is a Japanese magazine that usually includes a DIY kit in every issue. You might remember the older Gakken Theremin from these posts. Gakken also makes the SX-150.
YouTube via bajistarojo. follow-up to this post. NOTE the image actually is not the Ondes Martenot, you can click on the label below for prior posts including videos and images.
Video description: "Written for the early electronic instrument, the Ondes Martenot (above), Olivier Messiaen's "Oriason" is a beautifully mellow and plaintive piece of music. The Ondes Martenot is a close relation of the theremin, and like the theremin was frequently used (and abused) on sci-fi film and tv soundtracks throughout the 40's, 50's and 60's, but also gained a foothold in many "serious" orchestras. I first heard "Oriason" on the box set "Ohm;The Early Gurus of Electronic Music", as recorded by Ensemble d'Ondes de Montreal. (From "Thespoiledmetropolis.blogspot.com")."
via Richard Lainhart on AH regarding the Ondes Martenot: "The whole instrument is monophonic, with one sound engine for both controllers (in other words, you can't play both at once.) The Ondes was the first electronic instrument with a direct vibrato keyboard that I know of - as you can see in the video, the whole keybed shifts laterally slightly when he vibrates his hand.
Messiaen is one of my favorite composers, and he wrote a lot of music for the Ondes. There are a series of "Feuillet Inedit" works for Ondes and piano, of which the video is one, that are quite lovely, and he also wrote a suite of pieces for 6 Ondes Martenot called "Fete des Belle Eaux" that is just stunning. One of the works from that suite, "Oraison", is not only possibly the first piece of purely electronic music intended for performance, but also (IMO) one of the most beautiful pieces of electronic music ever. (I'm working on a transcription of that piece for Continuum and Buchla.)
The instrument shown in the image isn't an Ondes, though."
http://www.myspace.com/recorder
Note the Open Labs Neko. There's a KORG Radias in the live video further below as well.
via GoodVillian in the comments of this post.
You might also remember RECORDER from this post.
YouTube via OllieStench. Crumar DS-1, the bass is a KORG Poly800. Be sure to see the Trapezoids other video: "Yellow Meat"
"New video for a new recording by Minneapolis band The Trapezoids. Produced and edited by Brad Beving, audio mixed by Billy T. Jack. More info and songs www.myspace.com/yellowmeat"
YouTube via DeathByDinSync "Analog monster, Roland SH-7 sequenced by an SH-101 that's synced/triggered by Ableton Live using a Kenton Pro Solo gate out. The SH-7 is the only synth heard in this video... Ableton only provides the timing and looped drum beats.
"Vintage titan, the Roland SH-7 controlled by the SH-101 via cv/gate. The 101's audio is also heard through the SH-7 Ext input. Expect more SH-7 videos in a couple days..."
YouTube via loatrommler. Clavia Nord Lead. Roland drum pad. "LOA GROOVES combine traditional drum styles from all over the world with a unique modern element. The outcome is a new pure sound that transcends drum music. Drummed melodies and energetic rhythms fuse with electronic beats to keep people dancing. These three drummers defy categorization and are the new sound of our times."
YouTube via massonix. note the ribbon controller at the end. "vintage keyboard collection from S.M.M.O.K.T-home of the SISTERS OF TRANSISTORS.the uk s premier ladies organ quartet."
YouTube via dkimcg "Literally just picked this up tonight, it was a little late, but I had to make a quick patch to test it out. So, back to my crappy cel phone camera for this quick test of a new module, that doubles as a teaser for a real Model 38 video.
Don't call in to place your orders quite yet, but very soon....very soon. Thanks Peter!"
YouTube via radial77 "Added MIDI for triggering and synchronization from sequencers, drum machines, DAW's, etc.. Triggered in the clip via Ableton Live and other gear. Mad props to the guys over at Ableton for outstanding work on the upcoming release of Ableton Live 8. Be sure to check it out. Props also to Highly Liquid for the components and support that make this possible." Update: up for auction here.
YouTube via pepemogt "The intro was just the Cwejman with the Maq-16 and some patterns i programed on the DR-55 drummachine without any effect, just a limiter, the rest is the DR-55 with a limiter. enjoy! http://www.myspace.com/tijuanasoundma..."
YouTube via SanfordSoundDesign "A tutorial for the Cobalt VST Synthesizer on creating a strings sound. Find out more about Cobalt at: http://www.lesliesanford.com/Cobalt/C...
"New Roland D-50 LAPEL PIN (no music) with push on back very detailed, 24K Gold Plated, 1 1/2" x 1/2" Made by Future Primitive Co. If it weren't so small, you would try to play it!!!!"
via this auction "This is the Yamaha CS-80, the mother of all polyphonic synthesizers. 220 lbs of pure juicy aftertouch heaven. This unit was purchased a few years ago from its original owner, Drew Arnott of the Canadian 80's pop sensation Strange Advance. There is still a 1980 sticker from Long & McQuade music on the back. My tech souped it up from parts of another CS80 & it has been purring like a kitten ever since. It has remained in a smoke-free studio, kept at 73 degrees F, and, miraculously, has stayed very well in tune. To that end, it features the later, more stable oscillator circuitry. You are intimate with the CS80's sound if you have ever watched Blade Runner or listened to Peter Gabriel's So.
The synth is in excellent cosmetic condition. All the buttons & sliders are functional, although, as always, a few of the bulbs under the preset buttons have burned out & I never bothered to replace them. Not pictured but included are the metal legs & casters, the lucite music stand attachment, the wood & tolex top cover, and, if you're interested, free of charge, the other CS80."
Note the patch memory below - four rows of sliders. You select the patch button corresponding to each row and edit. Each row is basically a mini version of the main panel.
"Livewire Electronics modules give the overall impression that you have discovered abandoned 50’s alien test equipment. With this in mind, I had to interview Mike and see what made this mad scientist tick."
You can find the full interview here. Be sure to check out the rest of VICMOD for more interviews.
Update: the interview went up too soon. It's being updated. I'll put a new post up when it's up.
YouTube via massonix "Vintage Keyboard collection from S.M.M.O.K.T. home of the Sisters Of Transistors (the U.K.s number 1 ladies organ quartet)" Also see this post on AnalogSuicide for another video.
"Thomas Bloch: http://www.thomasbloch.net -
Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz, "The Good, The Bad and The Queen" leader) works in his studio (London) with music supervisor David Coulter and French multi-instrumentalist virtuoso Thomas Bloch (ondes Martenot, glassharmonica, cristal Baschet) who he has played as well with Radiohead as with most prestigious classical soloists and orchestras in the world) during the preparation of his first opera : "Monkey: Journey to the West", in April 2007.
Other names : Ones Martenot (Catalan), Ondas Martenot (Spain, Portugal), Martenot waves (English), Onde Martenot (Italy), Fale Martenota (Poland), 0™0Û0...0˚0fi0Î0»0Œ (Japan) - wrong name : Martinot / armonica de verre (France), Armonica de vidro, orgue de verre (France, Belgium), crystal harmonica, crystal armonica, glass organ, crystal organ, Armónica de cristal (Spain), Armonica a bicchieri (Italian), glasharmonika (Germany, Denmark, Sweden), glassharmonika (Norway), Harmonika szklana (Poland), 0¢0Î0‚0À0´ (Japan), close instruments : glass harp, glassharfe, glass harfe, harpe de verre, verrophon, verrophone, seraphim, verres musicaux, musical glasses"
Ondes Martenot / Messiaen 4° Feuillet Inédit by Thomas Bloch
YouTube via theondes
"Thomas Bloch: http://www.thomasbloch.net - Olivier Messiaen "4ème Feuillet Inédit" played by Jean-François Zygel (piano) and the French multi-instrumentalist Thomas Bloch (glassharmonica, ondes Martenot, cristal Baschet) who has played as well with Radiohead, Gorillaz as with most prestigious classical soloists and orchestras in the world, during a french national TV program ("La boîte à musique de Jean-François Zygel - spéciale Noël"). December 21, 2007
Ondes Martenot /virtuosistic Formule by Thomas Bloch-TV 1999
"Thomas Bloch: http://www.thomasbloch.net - "Formule" is one of the most virtuosistic piece written for solo ondes Martenot, composed by and played here by the French multi-instrumentalist Thomas Bloch himself (ondes Martenot, glassharmonica, cristal Baschet) who has played as well with Radiohead, Gorillaz, John Cage as with most prestigious classical soloists and orchestras in the world (Milano Scala, Paris opera...).
A short excerpt of the piece taken from a TV program recorded in Paris Musée de la Musique. June 8, 1999.
To hear and see the complete work, a more recent version played live at the Barbican Center (London) was added recently on youtube:
Live ondes Martenot in Barbican (London) by Thomas Bloch
"Video recorded live in the Barbican Center, London (October 2007)."
YouTube via norcyka84 "Gil Trythalls "Yakety Moog" released in 1970 on the Album "Country Moog - Switched On Nashville". Boots Randolph remaked it for the Benny Hill Show, on the Title "Yakety Sax". It was the Theme of the legendary Show."
The interface instruments are triggering and modulating a nord modular synthesizer, a roland jx3p and some drum samples. It all goes into a space echo pedal. Interfaces made using Arduino and Max-Msp. The audio is recorded from a microphone sitting in front of a speaker. lo-fi!"
via this auction via cubensis on the forum "UNOST' - 21 polyphonic synthesizer/strings. The complete set includes an original case, an external power unit, 5Din to 1\4 jack a connecting cord. It runs on 220V AC. You can download sounds from my site
Synthesis sections: - TUNING zone: 2 X small screws for tuning; - MODULATIONS zone: depth; frequency; delay; switch between filter/oscillator; - FILTER zone: range; brightness; depth; - ENVELOPE zone: attack; decay; level; - PRESET zone (this synth has some presets, but presets can be turned on or off; keyb control knob; screen - 2 digi/number led - showing bank/preset as well as small 'commas'indicating if preset is turned off and if keyb contrl is turned off; on/off switch; - CONNECTIONS: this one has just 2 X 5din connectors. One is output, the other is AC in."
See the write-up on Sonic State. That ends the latest round of synth centric NAMM vids from Sonic State. Be sure to see their News feed fore more NAMM coverage.
YouTube via inbetweenmovements "all sounds sequenced by doepfer A161 Clock Sequencer in midi sync - except the electribe drums which are sequenced by ER-1. White noice + Random Volt is producing through the Dual S&H the aleatoric pitches of the notes from the A-100 Delay comes from the boss SP-303 sampler"
Doepfer A-100 Echo Park Lin6 feed back Sherman Filterbank
"Doepfer - Echo Park Lin6 - Sherman Filterbank - Feedback goes in Echo Park - Sp-303 (Tape Echo FX), Sequenced via midi from Electribe MX, later in the Video (3:34) VCO 2 is pitched by Red Noice through S&h Drums ER-1"
YouTube via inbetweenmovements "Sherman filterbank, Dave Smith Mopho, Korg Electribe MX (is controlling the Mopho and sending a saw sound + midi control data to the Filterbank) electribe Er-1, Novation Remote Zero SL (is mapped to control. the Mopho), AudioRealism BassLine 2 (ABL2), Korg Kaoss Pad Mini (processing the Er-1)"
YouTube via inbetweenmovements "used my korg prophecy ribbon wheel as a midi controller, hope you enjoy this track, feedback is welcome! software: ableton 6, reason 4, absynth 3 hardware: prophecy, novation remote sl zero"
YouTube via inbetweenmovements "The step Sequencer Seq-303 is triggering via midi doepfer A-100, Mopho sequencer is edited live via its Editor, Electribe ER-1 is filtered by sherman filterbank, delay Boss SP-303 and Echo park from Line 6, Kaoss Pad is used for breaks, Thanks to Regina for filming!!!" That would be Techno Toys Seq-303. You can find it and more in the Techno Toys suite, free here.
YouTube via AutomaticGainsay. part 1 here "Here is part two in a series of videos demonstrating the sound and functionality of the patch panel section of the Korg MS-20."
"The MPG64-A (Midi Pattern Generator 64 Alpha) is a 64 step midi sequencer designed to run on Windows Vista or XP with a minimum screen resolution of 1024x768. In addition to playing midi notes, the MPG64-A is capable of simultaneously recording the resulting audio, creating loopable WAV files that can be used in any audio application. An 'Auto Set' feature can be used to automatically calculate and correct for latency of the midi device prior to recording, resulting in loopable samples. The 64 step pattern data can also be exported to a midi file. The MPG64-A features a row of parameter knobs which can control the duration and velocity of each note, and can also be used to set values for two continuous controllers. A 'Controller Automation' feature uses preset patterns to modulate the continuous controllers to create filter sweeps and random 'sample and hold' type effects. The MPG64-A is also designed to run as a plug-in for Tu2 by Bram Bos. When using the MPG64-A to trigger a software synthesizer running on the same computer, you may need to install a 'midi loopback' such as Maple (Windows Vista) or MIDIYOKE (Windows XP)."
" There are now two versions of the MPG64-R. A free version, and a 'Special Edition' version available after a $19 USD donation. The Special Edition version features new graphics and a second tempo knob for the last grid two rows. By setting the 2nd tempo to a different value, some very unique and complex drum loops can be created.
The MPG64-R is the sister program of the MPG64-A and is geared for creating drum patterns. Some features include the ability to play in midi sync with the MPG64-A and the ability to export the pattern data to a Midi file. The primary feature of this program is a very simple, 64-step drum grid which can be used in lieu of your existing drum machine's complex sequencer. It can be used to trigger any type of midi drum machine, either software or hardware. Each of the 20 rows can be set to a different midi channel, so you can even trigger multiple devices simultaneously from the same grid! You can also run multiple MPG64-R's in synchronization, just in case 20 drum sounds triggered simultaneously isn't enough :)" gradywerks.com - you'll find videos and more.
via papydasy:
"With the random button you get very interesting sequences. Slave it to midi clock I open say 5 Instances of the MPG64-A all controlling different synths, pressing the random button until something interesting happens. Can be 4 beats 8 ,16 ect. Interesting results all the time."
"Films "One Year" and "drift" to be screened at L.A. International Festival of Cinema and Technology
Richard Lainhart, award-winning composer, filmmaker, and author, is pleased to announce that two of his short films, "One Year" and "drift", have been accepted for screening at the International Festival of Cinema and Technology's Visions of Movement, Art and Sound, Saturday February 7th in Los Angeles.
'One Year' is a year-long timescape of a maple tree in Lainhart's backyard, photographed daily with a digital still camera under computer control and assembled and processed in Adobe After Effects. The soundtrack is computer-processed bowed vibraphone, played and recorded live. 'drift' is an abstact HD film created entirely in Adobe After Effects. The soundtrack is an improvisation for lapsteel guitar processed with the Symbolic Sound Kyma System.
The International Fest of Cinema and Technology (IFCT) takes place at the Downtown Independent Theatre at 251 S. Main Street in downtown Los Angeles. This festival will be screening films from filmmakers around the world. The IFCT, (www.ifct.org) now in its 6th year, specializes in screening new animation and experimental film. The festival line-up also includes an array of exceptional narrative and documentary features and shorts.
The IFCT is designed to give exposure to independent films, many of which previously had been underexposed to the public. The festival's motto is it seeks to "discover the undiscovered film." The "technology" in the festival's name occurs both in the content of the festival, which tends to focus on themes of technology or feature unique creation techniques, as well as in the method of showcasing content at the events.
Richard Lainhart's "drift" and "One Year" will receive their L.A. premieres at the Festival's Visions of Movement, Art and Sound, Saturday February 7th. This showcase features cutting edge films with an intense focus on music and equally dynamic visuals. Along with Lainhart, presentations include 10 new and innovative music videos including Katy Davis' "Stay in My Memory" video for Bimm, SHTIL Music Video for Infectzia, and Hillside Music Video directed by Nir Ben Jacob for the band Sidewalk Fiction, among others. Other films in this screening sequence focusing on strong sounds and mesmerizing visuals include "Himalyanwalk" directed by Jeanet Snijders, "Motion" directed by John Osborne.
see the write-up on Sonic State. Keyword: User Wavetables. :) Note the Solaris does both Prophet-VS style vector synthesis and PPG/Waldorf wavetable synthesis along with virtual analog. See http://johnbowen.com/ for more info. Some specs: * 4 Oscillators, each with several types available: MultiMode, WaveTable, CEM, WAV (sample playback), VS (single cycle waves), SuperSaw * 4 Filters, each with selectable Inputs. Filter types are: Ladder Lowpass, 24, 12, 6, dB, Highpass 24, 12, 6 dB, Bandpass 24 dB, Comb (2 types), State Variable 12 dB LP * 2 Vector Mixers, 2 Rotors (special 4-step waveshape sequences), 2 AM sections (includes Ring Mod) * 6 DADSRs, 2 8-stage loopable envelopes * 4 free LFOs, 1 Vibrato LFO. Each has delayed start, fade in, and fade out times, key sync and Phase control * Phaser, Chorus, Flanger, Delay, Overdrive, 3-band EQ effects
YouTube via keyboardmag1 "Our good friend Arlan set up a jam in his hotel room at the NAMM show and we had a great time! Armed with an old Wurly and Minimoog, Arlan and Steve Ferlazzo conjured up the grooves. Thanks to Adam Wesley on guitar, Al Pahanish on bass and John Coviello on drums! Filmed by Robbie Gennet."
YouTube via KidsTalkRadio "Bob Barboza interviewed Eric Levy at the NAMM Show. Kid's Talk Radio wanted to know all about the Moog Synthesizer. Eric Levy is considered an expert on the Moog Synthesizer. For more information visit: www.KidsTalkRadioLA.com or e-mail:Suprschool@aol.com"
See the full review with samples on khoral's Cafe 80. snip: "The VSM is a sample-based software synthesizer from Gforce Software, recreating those beloved old-fashioned string machines from the 70’s and early 80’s (pictured below, the Eminent 310, which famously provided the atmospheric strings of Oxygène and Equinoxe).
It is sample-based, in that the VSM don’t emulate these instruments from scratch, but starts with recordings, which you can then retune, pan and modify with filters (lowpass, highpass and bandpass) and LFO."
List of users from the Gforce site for the archives: "Essential String Machine * Jean Michel Jarre: Oxygene (Eminent 310 [pictured]), Equinoxe (Elka Rhapsody) * Duran Duran: Rio (Crumar Multiman) * John Foxx: Metamatic (Elka Rhapsody) * Beck: Midnight Vultures (Opus 3) * Morrisey: You are the Quarry (Opus 3) * Jeff Wayne: War Of The Worlds (Freeman String Symphonizer) * David Bowie: Sound & Vision (ARP Omni) * Roy Ayres: My Life in the Sunshine (Solina) * Herbie Hancock: Chameleon (Solina) * Steve Hackett: Spectral Mornings (Logan String Melody), Voyage of the Acolyte (Elka Rhapsody) * Genesis: Lamb Lies Down on Broadway album (Elka Rhapsody layered with Mellotron®) * Air: Moon Safari album (Solina) * Ultravox: Vienna (Elka Rhapsody & Yamaha SS-30), Artificial Life - (Elka Rhapsody) * Lonnie Liston Smith: Expansions (Solina) * Gary Wright: Dreamweaver (Solina) * Goldfrapp: Number One (Roland RS505) * Vangelis: Heaven & Hell (Elka Rhapsody) * Joy Division: Love Will Tear Us Apart (ARP Omni) * New Order: Blue Monday (ARP Omni) * The Cure: In Between Days (Solina) * Pink Floyd: Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Solina) * Kraftwerk: Trans Europe Express (ARP Omni)"
I've been pretty bad with Facebook lately. Mainly because I process everything through email and RSS feeds. I just haven't had time to check out Facebook directly. Well, I found a solution. I created a Yahoo! Pipe for the group. You can sub to it here. More info on pipes here. In short you can now sub to the group in your RSS reader of choice. Remember you can sub to this blog by just copying and pasting the URL into your reader. I also added a link to Facebook in the header menu above. Feel free to join the group if you are on Facebook.
via Vacoloco
flickr by Persiflage
via John Levin
http://www.myspace.com/recorder
Note the Open Labs Neko. There's a KORG Radias in the live video further below as well.
via GoodVillian in the comments of this post.
You might also remember RECORDER from this post.
http://www.schneidersbuero.de/index.php?lang=en§=news
via this auction
via this auction
inside a CS80
"Livewire Electronics modules give the overall impression that you have discovered abandoned 50’s alien test equipment. With this in mind, I had to interview Mike and see what made this mad scientist tick."
via this auction
The 64 step pattern data can also be exported to a midi file. The MPG64-A features a row of parameter knobs which can control the duration and velocity of each note, and can also be used to set values for two continuous controllers. A 'Controller Automation' feature uses preset patterns to modulate the continuous controllers to create filter sweeps and random 'sample and hold' type effects. The MPG64-A is also designed to run as a plug-in for Tu2 by Bram Bos. When using the MPG64-A to trigger a software synthesizer running on the same computer, you may need to install a 'midi loopback' such as Maple (Windows Vista) or MIDIYOKE (Windows XP)."
" There are now two versions of the MPG64-R. A free version, and a 'Special Edition' version available after a $19 USD donation. The Special Edition version features new graphics and a second tempo knob for the last grid two rows. By setting the 2nd tempo to a different value, some very unique and complex drum loops can be created.
The MPG64-R is the sister program of the MPG64-A and is geared for creating drum patterns. Some features include the ability to play in midi sync with the MPG64-A and the ability to export the pattern data to a Midi file. The primary feature of this program is a very simple, 64-step drum grid which can be used in lieu of your existing drum machine's complex sequencer. It can be used to trigger any type of midi drum machine, either software or hardware. Each of the 20 rows can be set to a different midi channel, so you can even trigger multiple devices simultaneously from the same grid! You can also run multiple MPG64-R's in synchronization, just in case 20 drum sounds triggered simultaneously isn't enough :)"
"Films "One Year" and "drift" to be screened at L.A. International Festival of Cinema and Technology
See the full review with samples on khoral's Cafe 80.
flickr by danbroad1000
