1974 Paia Synthesizers Demo Record

YouTube via jafafah0ts
"Vintage 1974 flexidisc promoting Paia synths."
Update via Phil in the comments: "thats a picture of a 2700 with sound of a 4700."

Syrinx 6/6/09 Golden TrapperKeeper SF

YouTube via greedmink
"Yasi Perera completely undercover at Godwaffle Noise Pancakes . I believe all sound is coming from under the blanket. The PA was not used."

moog taurus

YouTube via JorgeCortez01. Moog Taurus II video.

STUDIO ELECTRONICS SE-1X NOVA EDITION

via this auction

"Featuring:
NEW Amp Overdrive for Saturated "Fuzz".
Ultra fast ADSR for ultimate SNAP.
Expanded wide range Filters. NEW added SINE WAVE GENERATOR for more BOOM.
With 2 new custom banks!
Now with 7 banks...for a total of 693 patches."

Roland Jx-305 Demo

YouTube via hitechzone. sent my way via fischek.
on Ebay

Dewanatron Melody Gin

Nice shot via the Big City Music Blog. Videos apparently coming tomorrow. Should be good...

Line6 MIDI MOBILIZER AND RIG REMOTE for the iPhone and iPod Touch

"Line 6 and D'Addario, the world's leading producer of musical instrument strings, drumheads, reeds and accessories, announced today the development of MIDI Mobilizer™, a new portable MIDI interface, and Planet Waves® Rig Remote™, new iPhone™ software that will enable guitarists to control Line 6 guitars and amplifiers via Apple® iPhone and iPod® touch.

Marcus Ryle, Line 6 co-founder and SVP of research and development, demonstrated a prototype at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). He adjusted the tone of a Vetta™ II digital modeling amplifier and changed the tuning of a Variax® digital modeling guitar from the palm of his hand. 'With the MIDI Mobilizer,' he remarked, 'the iPhone becomes the most portable and versatile editor and tone storage device for your Line 6 gear. Finding the perfect tone has never been easier.'"

http://line6.com/news/general/840 (more info)

In this post Gizmodo makes it sound like you can plug your instrument directly into your iPhone to process audio real time. Everything I'm seeing on the Line 6 site makes it sound like the iPhone acts as a remote control to their hardware which does the actual processing. If anyone knows more, feel free to comment.

5 Experience Pulse Online Synth

Click here and play

Be sure to see the rest of Fivexperience.com for more.

Also available for the iPhone and iPod Touch as "Quoids" here:

Moog Voyager RME Free Drum Sample Set

via http://signaltonoize.com/ where you'll find the sample set and an audio demo.
"The Minimoog Voyager RME is an analog waveform sculpting masterpiece, especially with the add-on CV breakouts. Unlike many classic analog drum machines, the Voyager with its dual filters can create wonderful stereo imagery. I’ve taken the time to program detailed percussive patches & from these i’m creating sample sets. This is the 1st “Moog Drum One” Drum Rack for Ableton Live 8."

Update via Eric in the comments: "[correction]
This sample set is via http://signaltonoize.com/"

initially spotted on steelberry clones

The XILS 3

"The XILS 3 is a virtual instrument based on the of the architecture of a classic matrix based modular synthesizer. Matrix connection brings modularity and sound design to a new dimension. More than 450 connections (audio signal, controls signal, trig signals) are available on the XILS 3, much more than any other type of modular synthesizer!"

You can find more info including samples on xils lab

Teenage Engineering OP-1 Samples and update

Remember the Teenage Engineering OP-1? The are making progress. The following are some samples via their official blog and an image via their OP-1 Asia Production Meeting.

CS80 Tuning Videos

CS80 tuning PREVIEW from rj krohn on Vimeo.

"this is a little preview i put together for a recent taping of a cs80 tuneup. watch first.

WARNING: all of these cs80 tuning videos are going to be BORING AS SHIT if you dont own a cs80. they are not "cs80 demos", or meant to showcase the sounds or features. im not making a "fun times" thing here, merely decided to let the camera roll as i touched up the tuning."

cs80 tuning, pt.1 from rj krohn on Vimeo.

cs80 tuning, pt. 2 from rj krohn on Vimeo.

cs80 tuning, pt. 3 from rj krohn on Vimeo.

cs80 tuning, pt. 4 from rj krohn on Vimeo.

The Überorgan by Tim Hawkinson

via Cynthia

"The audio harmonics shape the actual form of the blown plastic balloons!

These are like three-dimensional envelope generators..."

You can find more info at http://www.gardendome.com/uberorgan/Uberorgan.html
"Tim describes it as a giant self-playing reed organ. Located in the museum's largest gallery, 300 feet long. Twelve large reservoir balloons are collectors of pressurized air that is computer regulated into the reed - resonator assemblies from whence comes endless varieties of periodic low tones. The reeds are electronically controlled by a player console which acts like a player piano with a 250 ft long loop of mylar painted with dots and dashes that triggers light sensitive switches...."



images via
http://www.isama.org/conf/isama00/wlms/moca-org.html

Triadex Muse Digital Synthesizer

via this auction

"This is an incredible opportunity to purchase a rare piece of history.

According to synthmuseum.com, "This unique machine [Triadex Muse] is regarded by some as the first digital musical instrument. Designed by Edward Fredkin and Marvin Minsky at MIT, the Muse is an algorithmic music generator."

Engadget writes "[The Triadex Muse] had impeccable geek credentials. It was designed by two MIT professors, Marvin Minsky and Edward Fredkin. At the time, Minsky was moonlighting on the set of 2001 A Space Odyssey, teaching Stanley Kubrick about Artificial Intelligence as he created Hal."

"The Muse even had an even rarer accessory, the Light Show, which flashed coloured lights in time to the music... Only 280 units were ever manufactured. Unlike vintage analog synths, a Muse won't generate a fat bassline for a hip hop record, but they are very collectable."

This particular Tridex Muse is in good condition. There is a small scuff mark on the stainless steel front near the Muse logo. A control toggle switch is imperfect and loose, and will not stay in the 'down' position. Besides these issues, the wood is in superb condition, as are the stainless steel face and sides. The sound works perfectly as does the light show.

SPECS: Serial number: 00731-113. AC 115-125v. 60 CPS. Model: Muse 01"

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ROLAND SH-101 ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

2 small pieces

YouTube via elfferichfour
"Roland Juno 6 and Yamaha CS-10 together as a team!"

tremolo

YouTube via zebranalogiczetangas. follow-up to this post.
"tremolo by zebranalogic this unit come with sens and speed."
Remember to click on the zebranalogic label below for more.

200320092000

YouTube via pixelh8. follow-up to this post. Also see the pixelh8 label for more.

""200320092000"

For more information visit pixelh8.co.uk

Pixelh8s most recent work Obsolete [available on iTunes] is a audio and visual study of the people, machines, history of The National Museum of Computing, Bletchley Park and looks closely at the themes of mathematics, logic, code-breaking and enciphering. The project was funded by the PRS Foundations new music award and commissioned by The National Museum of Computing.

The music itself is composed using some of the oldest and rarest computers in the world such as the WWII code-breaking machine Colossus Mark 2 Rebuild, and the 1960s Elliott 803 largely used for mathematics and some of the more commonplace machines such as the BBC Micro. With over thirty machines studied and utilised within the music, it is a combination of both sounds from the internal sound chips and the external electro-mechanical sounds. In addition to this, the piece also utilises such items as the early non-electrical mechanical adding machines.

The project was comprised of twelves pieces of music and accompanying visuals and culminated in two performances at the prestigious Bletchley Park Mansion on March 20th and 21st, 2009.

All imagery and music © & (P) Hidden Youth Records UK 2009"

THEN GOTO 1980

Waldorf Blofeld Arps

YouTube via bbow73
"Arpeggiations on the Waldorf Blofeld.
For an ebay auction."
Not sure which one so here you go. Update: found it - this auction

Waldorf Blofeld Atmos


Waldorf Blofeld Basses

Oberheim SEM-1 Modifications

click here for "Guidelines to transform Oberheim SEM-1 Modules for external patching."

Acxel2 Website

Update: Unfortunately, the Acxel2 project was cancelled in January of 2011 due to lack of funding:

"Formally Idarca-Audio is bankrupted, not for technical reasons but for critical investment that never happened.

We have working unit. We currently work to revive the project, in short to get an investment in a new corporation, complete the certifications and build new units,

Thank you for your interest."

The new Acxel2 website is up.
"Acxel2 is a new upgradeable multi-synthesis and multi-timbral modular synthesizer offering: Additive synthesis, Re-synthesis, Expanded synthesis and Analog synthesis. Acxel2 introduces its native analysis synthesis mode: the Acxelink®.

All Acxel2 musical instruments can be used with any DAW (Pro Tools, Cakewalk, Cubase, Steinberg, Logic, etc.), can operate under Apple or Windows platform and can be used as "slave" or "master" with any MIDI or audio analog entry (keyboard, guitar, microphone, etc ...).

All our products incorporate the Acxel2 re-programmable microprocessor RPP renowned for its extreme reliability and execution speed, dramatically superior to any DSP chips currently available on the market.

Through synthesis and processing of native Acxel2, processing options and sound changes are virtually unlimited. The Acxel2 can emulate any synthesis known modes or original combinations of synthesis modes, effects and signal processing, modification in sounds envelope or articulation ... all in real time!" Be sure to see the official Acxel2 website for more.

If you are unfamiliar with the history of the original Acxel Resynthesizer see these posts. Be sure to scroll when you get there for video and more. This is big news in the synth community.

Update via iDARCA Audio on the new Axcel2. The following actually came in with the image fo the Axcel2 rack above. I wanted to clear it with iDARCA before posting. Note the red below: "Here is a preview of the STUDIO Model that we are working on, 2U, the RACK front panel will also be very close to it (Back panel has different version RACK depending on options – Analog, Digital). The Grapher (2 versions) is under design, we expect the LCD version available soon in fall and LED Matrix (inspired from the Acxel1 with 24 bits colors, multitouch and better resolution than the original Acxel grapher) to be availble in the End of the year.

The CARD version (Home Studios) is actually under tests, the control software too. In fact all system share same base software that runs into MAC and PC."

Front 242 - Geometry for ears promo trailer

See it on MATRIXSYNTH-C

Moving this one up just in case you missed it. Lot's of posts today...
Originally posted at 11:44 AM

Rigs! Marielle Jakobsons demonstration

YouTube via RibosomeMatt. via Marielle. Don't miss the performance below.
"Marielle Jakobsons (of DarwinsBitch, Myrmyr and Triometrik) demonstrates her unique setup which includes:
--Custom Violin and bow with midi controllers, built by Keith McMillen
--Computer with Max MSP & Ableton Live
--2 hardware synths
--a few hardware pedals
For more information about Marielle and her projects, visit www.mariplasma.com"

Rigs Marielle Jakobsons performance



www.myspace.com/darwinsbitch
www.mariplasma.com
www.darwinsbitch.com/blog

Mini Moog & Synthesizers.com goes western Music...

YouTube via Synthiefrau
"A Theme from Morricone " ecstasy of gold" and from mettalica "ecstasy of gold played of anaolgue Synths, my favorite Instruments."

Mercury Tilt Switch - Old School Accelerometer

YouTube via CuriousInventor. No audio. Note this is from Curious Inventor of the Voice of Saturn DIY synth. http://www.curiousinventor.com/blog

guitar

flickr by drunkbirdie

"custom guitar with synth and phidget controls"

Roland Vsynth GT - The Circuit Symphony Sound Bank Demo

Sonicstate.TV via TheCircuitSymphony
"# You may not know, but I am also a programmer and have worked with lots of creative people – helping them achieve their perfect sound.

I have also programmed the ARTURIA Jupiter 8V synthesizer and produced the promotional music for them.

You can hear the tracks “The Feeling” and “Fantasy” at the following link.

http://www. arturia.com/evolutio n/en/products/jupite r-8v/media.html

B oth tracks were produced only using the JP8v.

I have also been programm...
# Link www.TheCircuitSymphony.com"

close up der Woche #24/09 -EMS The Cricklewood

via Aliens Project

Note I try to spread the Aliens Project close-up of the week posts out as they usually feature one shot, and I don't feel quite right posting each one - I try to make my posts more about letting you know what's out there and directing you to the source site for more. That wouldn't quite work if I put every single post up. That said, click here for prior close ups on Aliens Project.

Funky40 DIY Modular

via this electro-music.com thread
(click for more)

Motm300 VCO #4
Haible Stringfilter
Fritz Teezer #2

Blacet BinaryZone

flickr by sduck409 (click for more)

Laserharp Breakdown starring Jean Michel Jarre

YouTube via ProjectZ2. via fishek
"Jean Michel Jarre's laserharp breakdown during Rendez-Vous 2 at the InDoors concert in Vorst Nationaal, Brussels, Belgium"

Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Heads Will Roll"

YouTube via yeahyeahyeahsmusic. via dead billy. KORG MicroKorg with lighted keys.
"Check out the new video for Yeah Yeah Yeah's off their new album "It's Blitz!" in stores now."

SYNTH1 On The Run Pink Floyd Cover

YouTube via vstmonger
Trying to get that Pink Floyd Synth sound using Freeware VST Synth1 Fl Studio Automation clips are a beautiful thing."

Jammin With FL Studio Tutorial

"The cheater's method of jamming.
Any questions?"

Korg MS2000 Demo

YouTube via vstmonger
"Playing my Korg MS2000B that I just got along with a little tune I whipped up in FL Studio. what an Awesome synth I say!"

Meadowfield DIY Minimoog

"After playing on many different synths and copying several designs. I decided that I had to have a minimoog...

Unfortunately the cost of a second hand minimoog is anything between £1000-£2000 depending on age and condition. So the only choice I have is to look at doing my own copy with the aim of keeping the circuits and design as original as possible."

You can find the full post here

Hardware Controller Support for the IPhone Coming

via Mr. Array:

"Not sure if you're following the live apple keynote, but this caught my attention:

'Those are only a few of the 100+ features of iPhone OS 3.0. It is a great developer release too -- 100+ new APIs: in-app purchases (same business terms as app sales), Peer to Peer connectivity (easy multiplayer gaming -- Bluetooth, not Wifi), opening up support for hardware accessories that can talk to the software.'

Here come the bluetooth MIDI controllers! Haha. Would be a great way to interact with all of those iPhone softsynths."

Mini Monsta Demo

YouTube via Agreenwizard
"Demo/Tutorial Minimonsta plug-in by spiralsnake"

DRFresh 052609

YouTube via ISOTROPOSPHERE
"Tribute to our fighting forces on Memorial Day. Use of Doepfer R2M controlling Technosaurus Microcon, Microcon II and the Effexon. Korg ER-1 mkII percussion, Korg Z1 etherial backing, Casio VZ-1 controlling Electrix Warp Factory with formant locked on my vocal input."

MusoTalk 275 - Angecheckt - Waldorf Largo Teil 1

YouTube via musotalk
"Wir haben einen ersten Blick auf den neuen VST Synthesizer LARGO von Waldorf geworfen."

re101 roland space echo

YouTube via abertronic
"Demo of re101 . function demo.on sale now!"

Teisco guitar in Micromoog

YouTube via fuckingharpsichord
"My friend Milan bought a Teisco guitar for just 100 euros. SO the time was ripe to put his guitar in to my Micromoog."

moonmodular gear on stage @SYNCH festival 2009 Athens

YouTube via moonmodular. Somewhat NSFW image comes in at :15.
"The German "krautrock" Band YOU performs with moonmodular gear a concert at the Benaki museum, Athens.

Line up on Sunday 14 june 2009 - 8pm:

· Merzbow (live) - JP,

· Schaltkreis Wassermann (live) - CH,

· YOU (live) - DE,

· Egotrya (live) - IT"

Ensoniq SQ-80 Demo Song: "Don't Stop"

YouTube via derekaggs11
"A song I made using only my Ensoniq SQ-80 and Alesis MIDIVERB III effects processor."

Admin: Full Feeds Back On

For those of you that read the site via RSS readers, you might have noticed missing images and cut posts this past weekend. I turned off the full feed on Saturday to test something. Testing is complete and full feeds are back on.

For those of you that never come directly to the site, I encourage you to do so. There are other resources you might be missing out on, such as the header links on top of the page, the resources on the right pane of the site, the archives, labels for more info on posts and... the classic MATRIXSYNTH green on black of course! :) http://matrixsynth.blogspot.com

Roland JD-990 ROM Play Demo Songs

YouTube via zibbybone
"Built-in demos songs for the powerful, Super JD synth module. Be sure to check out my other videos of vintage electronic instruments and subscribe to my Channel for updates."

Roland JD-800 Programmable Synthesizer

via this auction

expansion card slots in bottom image

"For more detailed information about the JD800 check out the JD800 Center website: http://www.geocities.com/jd800center"

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Roland TR-606 with 3 DRP Dr. Pads

YouTube via bbow73. This was for an old auction by wobb37 which is no longer listed.

Ensoniq FIZMO transwave synthesizer

YouTube via bbow73

"For an ebay auction. Machinedrum in background. This is a very fun synth to tweak, it always ends up in strange unexpected places. All the knobs make it look like a virtual analog, but it's more like a wavetable synth, but still very different (but just as gratifying) as a virtual analog."


via this auction

"For those of you who are curious, then I have to say that the Fizmo is very different from Waldorf style wavetable synthesizers. I might go as far as to say that it is esoteric. You could spend a good deal of time programing a patch, make one turn of the transwaves and have an entirely different sound on your hands. Some of the transwaves are non-musical, and the harmonics will animate is a very strange way. I thought that this was going to be a good alternative to a Microwave XT, it is a very different animal. To further complicate things the effects section is based off of the DP-4 processor which introduces the ability to integrate effects into the modulation matrix, this synth has a pretty steep learning curve. I admit that I bit off more than I could chew with this synth. Consider yourself warned, all sales are final. Having said all of that, the thing sounds beautiful. The swirling and transforming textures are organic and alien at the same time. I've never heard anything else like it. In the video I tried to demonstrate how quickly a sound could transform in dramatically bizarre directions, but the mic on my camera is small, and most of the base response was not captured, but I assure you, this thing will shake your windows. **The Fizmo has been criticized by based on the voltage regulator and a processing delay from the real time controls. I have not observed either of these" Which means if you pick this one up you better take care of it. See this article on Carbon111 for more info on the Fizmo regulator fix.

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Rare Vintage Roland GR-100 Guitar Synthesizer

via this auction

VINTAGE 1970s ARP SYNTHESIZER KEYBOARD TIE TACK

via this auction

"This vintage 1970s Arp Synthesizer gold tie tack is in mint condition. Only given to Arp dealers and salesmen, it is very rare. Great for a collector or just go for that retro look."