Ensoniq ASR-X PRO

via this auction
"ENSONIQ ASR-X PRO, Pro Re-sampling Production Studio, with fully expanded memory to 66MB
In use the ASX-X is very good and intuitive, the sampling section is straight forward, the FX are based on the Ensoniq DP02 FX box and they sound fantastic. The resampling function are the main highlight of this sampler, since you can resample over and over adding FX enabling unlimited sound creation abilities. The trigger pads are touch sensitive and they all work very responsively, making pattern and drum loop entry a breeze. The sequence has 16 tracks, and there are 100s of internal ROM sounds to get you going. The ASR-X PRO is equipped with a SCSI interface which can be used to add samples from a PC/MAC or from external SCSI devices (ZIP, CDROM etc.)
Ensoniq ASRX Pro Resampling Production Studio - Sound on Sound review"

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Yamaha CS-01

via this auction

note the breath control input

MC-202 Hack v 2.0

via Defective Records
"a software application that works with your Roland mc-202 synthesizer
what are its features:
• complete application overhaul from v1.0
• go from mc-202 sequence on your synth to a MIDI file
• go from a MIDI file to an mc-202 sequence
• edit mc-202 sequences in the software, not on your mc-202's little screen
• easily copy patterns between internal and external mc-202 sequences
• preview sequences with built in mc-202-like softsynth, GM synth, or MIDI device
• save visual mc-202 "snapshots" of front panel synth settings
• exchange mc-202 patch "snapshots" using easily shareable text files
• calibrate the program to your specific MC-202 (old analog synths can be finicky!) "

RC CIRCUIT BENT YAMAHA DR100 STEREO REVERB/DELAY UNIT

YouTube via djwidow420
"MODIFIED DIGITAL REVERB WITH 8 NEW CONTROLS FOR: ECHO,DELAY,FEEDBACK AND EXTREME MODULATION BY RESONANCE CIRCUITS."

Tribute to synthesizers.com modular systems

Reaktor ensemble by Chet Singer
"I’ve always admired classically-styled modular instruments, particularly the ones sold by synthesizers.com. But my aversion to having to tear apart a cool-sounding patch to create the next one ensures that I’m unlikely to ever buy a true patchable analog modular.

So, here’s a modular synthesizer for Reaktor, based on modules available from synthesizer.com. It’s designed to fit in a 44-module walnut cabinet. A few of the modules are modified or enhanced to suit my whims. The modules included are:

1 MIDI Interface
1 Slew Limiter
1 Noise Source
6 Voltage-Controlled Oscillators
3 Voltage-Controlled Filters
2 8-Input Mixers
1 Sample/Hold
2 Control Voltage Processors
3 Voltage-Controlled Amplifiers
3 ADSR Envelope Generators
1 Fixed Filter Bank
1 Voltage-Controlled Pan/Xfade
1 Ring Modulator
1 Shaper
1 Voltage-Controlled Delay
1 Oscilloscope/Voltmeter
1 Stereo Output Mixer
1 Stereo Output Chorus

Module inputs are visualized as drop-down menus which display the available module outputs. Modules don’t consume CPU cycles unless actually used.

The operating voltages mimic synthesizers.com modules. For example, oscillator outputs swing between +5 and -5 volts, and envelope generator peak voltages are +5 volts.

There are no LFOs. In the style of synthesizers.com instruments, oscillators double as LFOs.

Playing modes include polyphonic, monophonic legato, and monophonic retrigger. Monophonic and polyphonic portamento are built into the pitch controller.

Four assignable MIDI busses are included.

Two extra mod matrix outputs are available (labeled Extra1 and Extra2) so that two additional modules can be added to the system without having to modify the mod matrix."

You can find it here. via Pighood in the comments of this post.

Lost Terrain - Carbon111

"Lost Terrain contains three aural journeys powered by the mighty Serge Modular Synthesizer. These pieces are composed from self-generating modular synthesizer patches with a little manually-played synth added for good measure. These are organic, synthesized soundscapes designed to evoke lost landscapes, either "passing or past", nevermore to be seen again by the human eye."

You can download the tracks on Carbon111.

Also see Shadow

Update: note on Lost Terrain: "One interesting thing to note for people curious about the Creature/Gator M-odule pairing, the song Artic-11/25 was made entirely with only these two M-odules."

Admin: Blog Archives

I moved the archives down just above the Labels section.

Vintage Roland VP-330

via this auction

ARTURIA ORIGIN DESKTOP SYNTHESIZER

via this auction
"Main features
* Create your own synthesis patch by connecting independent modules. These modules are either innovative modules we introduced (such as Galaxy) or taken from the best synthesizers ever made (such as the Moog Modular, the Yamaha CS-80, the Roland Jupiter-8, the Minimoog, the ARP 2600, the Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 and Prophet VS).
* Alternatively, use an existing synthesizer recreation: the Minimoog, the ARP 2600*, the Jupiter-8* or the Prophet 5*
* Superb audio quality with TAE® engine in a hardware chassis. 24 bits/44.1 kHz supported.
* High-Quality Real time Effects: Phaser, Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Distortion, Parametric EQ*, Bit Crusher*.
* 500 presets created by a selection of international sound designers
* 16/32 step advanced sequencer allowing you to program three sub-sequences at a time and to perform live.
* Multi mode allowing you to play 4 instruments at a time, for example a Minimoog, a Jupiter-8*, a modular patch and an ARP 2600*.
* Creative Macros, advanced LFO’s, innovative modulation sources, different Joystick modes.
* Advanced Preset browser.
* Analog Audio Connectivity: 2 audio ins, 10 audio outs.
* Digital Audio: SPDIF out, USB 2.0
* Built-in expression pedal and footswitch control inputs
* MIDI : In, Out, Thru or USB 2
* Up to 32 voices of polyphony
* Also a MIDI controller offering 33 encoders, 21 potentiometers and 1 joystick
* Ergonomic hardware design and quality manufacturing in France and Germany.
* Origin lets you open dedicated software on your Mac and PC in the form of Origin Connection an ergonomic application allowing to archive preset, exchange data, upgrade firmware."

Yamaha SK15

via this auction

according to the auction, this is the one in this video.

Lassus: Ave Regina

YouTube via AaronAndrewHunt

"This excerpt by Lassus presents a puzzle for tuning with pure intervals, where the closing chord should be the same as the opening chord, but if strict theoretical rules are followed the closing chord will fall about a quartertone lower than the opening chord. The passage is played twice here on a 2 octave Tonal Plexus keyboard, showing how this pitch shifting occurs. In the first performance, only pure intervals are used, which lead to the quartertone lower closing chord. The drop in pitch at 2 junctures should be clearly audible. The second time the quartertone distance between the opening and closing chord is distributed throughout the passage at almost every change in harmony, so that the final chord ends up being the same as the opening chord instead of lower. This means that common tones and pitches normally held as suspensions (which should not change) actually do change in the second example, shifting up by 1 JND at almost every change of harmony. This is usually called 'adaptive' tuning. I limited the adaptive shifts to 1 JND, which is the distance between 1 key vertically and the next in the default tuning of 205ET which is used here. The adapting could be done in slightly different ways to end up with the desired outcome. I personally like the small lift in pitch which is felt with every change in harmony in the adaptive version. This lifting of pitch gives a feeling that the piece is constantly rising when in fact it is just compensating for the naturally falling pitch. I like the subtle changes. A different example could show the opposite, where small lowing of pitch over time could compensate for rising pitch, and a longer passage could mix both things. Just a note here - I have changed some registers of pitches in this example because the bass notes would not all fit on a 2 octave keyboard. Also, I admit that I did not consult a score for this; I only listened to a tuning example made by Kalle Aho and figured out the passage by ear at the keyboard. The basic voice leading should be correct. Thanks to Kalle for posting the example which gave me the idea to do this. And, thank you for watching and listening (and reading). Check out the Tonal Plexus at http://www.h-pi.com"

Gorf Step Sequencer: Hello, World Ambient Slice

YouTube via statikfire. "Gorf says Hello World" Quasimidi 309

Gorf Step Sequencer: Hello, World

"GORF sequencer, Hello World. First time powered on, and it worked. Notice my crazy custom mod: Power switch, oh yeah."

ratchet groove

YouTube via angelometz
"ARP 2600, synthesizers.com and Minimoog D driven by a Q960 ratchet sequence. Oberheim OB8 plays the chords."

Analogue Systems rs430 Distortion Module Redux

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"First dry, then wet...This cool little module is based on the classic Univox Super-Fuzz pedal. The Super-Fuzz is considered by many to be the holy grail of fuzz pedals.

We're using the Cwejman VCO-2RM oscillator, the ADSR-VC2, the INS-2MX and the MMF-1 multimode filter. The rs430 has CV input for distortion amount and dry/wet mix.

The rs430 uses two germanium diodes to produce the unique squarewave clipping and -- it -- sounds -- sweet!"

psproject's photostream

more studio shots here.

You might recognize this christmas shot in the set.

Korg ds-10 Squeezing 4 part major and minor chords in 1 pattern

YouTube via ChrisLody. via shagbat on the forum.
"Here's my first ever youtube video demonstrating a technique for the ds-10 (with my wife singing into singstar in another room!). For more info just Google Ds10 tips and click on the KVR thread link, I'm on there as Shagbat. Enjoy."

synth

flickr by cabithalove

The shirt matches the synth.

Clavia something or other.

doepfer and oakley modular

flickr by matt the modulator

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"Doepfer a-100 system and oakely modular synth at Confetti School of Music Nottingham england"

MATRIXSYNTH T-SHIRTS

Update: this post has been replaced by this post. Keep this one just for nostalgia...

MATRIXSYNTH T's are now available. They currently available in XXL, XL, L, M, and S long or short sleeve. They are $15 shipped in the US or Canada, $22 anywhere else.

Over via PayPal to matrixsynth *at* gmail.com. In the description specify the shirt size and sleeve length as well as the address you'd like it shipped to.








Here's a YouTube video via comemelinhos


Note the color of the print is stoplight green. The color is very similar to this green rectangle. The T's are Port and Company or Gildan (they actually are the same) from Gorilla Screen Printing and are very nice. These are your standard tough concert Ts made to last, not the thin stuff. People are impressed by them. Gorilla does band T's for Sub Pop Records and others. John Bowen had his T's made at Gorilla after seeing mine. If you need a different size or have any questions, just email me. cheers, matrix.

PS. If you get shirts done at Gorilla, let them know you heard about them from me. Note, I don't get anything out of it, I just want to send them my support. :)

WATCHMATRIX

Pictured is my Oberheim Matrix-6 and the Jorg Grey 6500 Series Chronograph - Barrack Obama's watch. I started a new blog on watches, WATCHMATRIX. I'll be posting watches I like, and watches I find to be uniquely interesting. Check it out.

The Oberheim Matrix-6 was my first synthesizer, hence matrix.

quantizer test

YouTube via angelometz
"testing the sound of a moonmodular quantizer"

monomachine meets videoscope

YouTube via erasemusic
"'hello, you are watching a machine that can talk and freak' www.erasemusic.com"

junost 21

YouTube via noseeya.

via the forum. Up for auction here.

"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." Panel translation below. Also see ruskeys for samples and more info on the Unost-21.

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underpass string sound bw

flickr by eben1000uk

"john foxx came to the studio today for a jam. he bought with him a little box of index cards that contains all his ARP odyssey patches he made over the years. in it i found the sounds from underpass, one of my favorite songs ever made! here it is next to my odyssey"

Wiener Dog On A Minimoog - Ryhmes with vogue!

YouTube via ParryGrippRadio

"http://parrygripp.com/
Now with correct pronunciation of the word Moog!

Üter the amazing wiener dog loves to lick peanut butter off of a minimoog. If you like the sound of the Minimoog's third oscillator, you should try it with peanut butter smeared on the knob..."

Ozzy Osbourne & The ARP 2600

Added the Featured label to this post. If you haven't seen it, check it out. It's pretty funny.

18-TET Tuning with NanoLoop (Hacked ROM) - Part 1

YouTube via littlescale

18-TET Tuning with NanoLoop (Hacked ROM) - Part 2


All 4-bit Waveforms That Have 32 Samples

"I built a patch that will generate and play all 4-bit waveforms that have 32 samples.

For those that use LSDJ - the well-known Game Boy music tracker - this configuration will seem very familiar of course.

There are 16 ^ 32 possibilities. The patch plays 100 different waveforms for every second, at a constant frequency of 440 Hz. At this rate it will take 1,079,028,307,100,000,000,000,000,000 centuries to complete."

二度目のラブレター

YouTube via PXE02321. "Omnisphere, Sylenth1, Miku DEMO"

technoBox [303 808 909 studio]

YouTube via jetdaisuke
"Rebirth of the "ReBirth RB-338" by AudioRealism.
technoBox simulates TB-303, TR-808 and TR-909 on your iPhone or iPod touch."
You can find AudioRealism TechnoBox here:

Looptastic ELECTRO iPhone App

YouTube via jetdaisuke. "Mix it easy like a House DJ"
You can find Looptastic Electro here:

Looptastic Breakbeat here:

Looptastic Minimal Edition:

Looptastic Progressive:

and Looptastic Electro Lite here:

Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-2L

YouTube via waveshaper. Ace Tone became Roland.
"Demo from my Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR2L witch is customized with trigger inputs witch are velocitt sensitive."

DSI Evolver + Jomox MBase 01 (part II)

YouTube via twelvebits
"Another quick vid demoing these two great synths. Synths are sequenced by and recorded into Logic 8 - completely unprocessed (no EQ, compression, effects etc.). The Roland Juno 1 is only for the hi-hat noise."

The Paul Jankó keyboard

"It is difficult to realize the manifold possibilities which this keyboard opens up for the composer and performer. Entirely new music can be written by composers, containing chords, runs and arpeggios, utterly impossible to execute on the ordinary keyboard, and thus does the Jankó keyboard make the piano, what it has often been called, a veritable 'house orchestra'."

You can find more info on the Janko keyboard here. Be sure to see the C-Thru and Tonal Plexus labels below.

Two Quick MOTM-730 Patches

YouTube via JohnLRice
"Just a couple little demo patches I recorded while I was experimenting with my MOTM-730 VC Pulse Divider."