via UniQue Werkx in the comments of this post.
awesome
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
GeoSafari Digital Recording Lab
"Your kids like making sound, so don't you think it's time they learned about it? With the GeoSafari Digital Recording Lab, they'll learn all about sound and electronics, while having fun putting together different projects - 59 in all. Your inquisitive geeklings will learn how to build:* A rhythmic sound generator
* A digital voice recorder
* An electronic parrot
* A voice alarm
* A voice changer
* And loads more!
All the components for these projects are permanently installed on the GeoSafari Digital Recording Lab; all your little ones will have to do is connect them in the proper sequence using the connection wires. The project guide will not only show them the order of the wires, but also explain how the different electronic parts (transistor, capacitor, resistor, etc) are actually working. Your kids will start with the GeoSafari Digital Recording Lab and learn so much they will quickly ease into a career designing layered sound effects for Skywalker Sound. Trust us."
Available at ThinkGeek.
via Dustin
Moog Minimoog Model D Vintage Analog Synth w/MIDI
via this auction"Moog Minimoog Model D vintage analog synthesizer. This mini has a Big Briar MIDI kit and is serial #7283."
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site jeanmicheljarre.com EN
YouTube via jeanmicheljarre. some synth spotting.
"Jean Michel Jarre Introduces his new website"
and in French:
Gestural Music Sequencer
Gestural Music Sequencer from Unearthed Music on Vimeo.
"Josh Clos produced this documentary short about the Gestural Music Sequencer or GMS."
prior posts featuring the term gestural
Ultimate Cynthcart Commodore 64
YouTube via kilobyte242
"fully customized Commodore 64, enhanced for Cynthcart. Features SID2SID installation, Linear/Slider pot for Cynthcart filter, active guitar effects (overdrive and frequency filter) for each SID's output, an mounted musical overlay, feedback knobs.....for more information check out www.kilobytemodshop.com"
Acid Alert - Traffic Jam
On MATRIXSYNTH-C. Don't miss this. Comment there.
"Analog production from Oliver Dodd featuring the TB303 TR808 SH101 and the TR707"
"Analog production from Oliver Dodd featuring the TB303 TR808 SH101 and the TR707"
KNOBSTER MelloFAN
"If you like noise, and you know how to use it for music, the synthesizer MelloFAN exactly what you need. With this synthesizer you can perform music on an ordinary household fan.Main features:
* Adjustable «melodiousness»;
* Adjustable frequency and amount of rotation;
* ADSR-envelope;
* LP filter."
Linn LM-1 Drum Computer and the Oberheim DMX
via Hey, what's that sound on the guardian.uk (click through for the full article). via The Museum of Techno on Twitter (http://twitter.com/museumoftechno)"What are they? The first drum machines to feature digital sampling. Before the release of Linn's LM-1 Drum Computer in 1980, early drum machines could only synthesise drum sounds out of bursts of white noise or sine waves. The LM-1 and Oberheim's DMX sampled actual drum hits, which could be programmed and manipulated with lovely knobs."
spectral processor
flickr by citizenmori"a 296 module built beautifully from a garage sale kit by rick of electricmusicbox.com."
The Moogist - "Attitude"
YouTube via timtsang3
"For more info please contact Tim at moogist@gmail.com"
The Moogist -"Music is Finished" - Glenn Gould Mashup
quick BM toy (ghost version)
video upload by 4mspedals
"short video to show it works!" 4MS Bend Matrix
Update:
Toy matrix (ghost) part 2
good books/sites for synth electronics
Tim (good enough for analog) Servo sent the following in to the SDIY list. I asked him if I could put it up here and he gave me the OK.
"For learning basic electronics and finding some fun circuits to play with, I'd recommend any of the Forrest Mims "Engineer's Notebook" series.
http://www.forrestmims.com/
http://www.forrestmims.com/engineers_mini_notebook.html
http://www.radioshack.com/pwr/product-reviews/Toys-Games/Hobby-projects-kits/RadioShack/p/2102913-Electronics-Learning-Lab.html
For more thorough electronic theory, "Art of Electronics" by Horowitz and Hill.
http://www.amazon.com/Art-Electronics-Paul-Horowitz/dp/0521370957
Also try the "Op Amp Cookbook," "IC Timer Cookbook" and others by Walter Jung.
http://www.amazon.com/Op-Amp-Cookbook-3rd-Walter-Jung/dp/0138896011
For a great collection of synth circuits and some theory behind them, "Electronic Music Circuits" by Barry Klein. Highly recommended, and Barry is even a list member.
http://members.cox.net/barryklein/em.htm
Electronotes. You will love this. Guaranteed. If you don't want to pop for the entire collection, at least get the "Preferred Circuits Collection."
http://electronotes.netfirms.com/
I also sell reprints of several books by Thomas Henry that concentrate on one specific chip (e.g. 3080 OTA, or 566 VCO) or one type of synth circuit (e.g. Drum Circuits or Noise Circuits) through Magic Smoke Electronics at www.lulu.com/magsmoke
You will definitely want to get yourself a decent meter. I have one that was less than $100 and does capacitance and frequency readings. Not super accurate, but VERY handy. Also, do yourself a favor and get an oscilloscope. You can easily get by with an older model with lower bandwidth (5 or 10MHz is good enough for analog synth stuff), although a dual trace model is recommended. Again, you can often find a used
model for less than two or three hundred, and a scope will make diagnosing and troubleshooting SO much easier.
And welcome back to synth building!
Tim (good enough for analog) Servo"
Note the Atari Punk Console comes from Forrest Mims' designs.
Update: be sure to see the comments below for more recommendations.
"For learning basic electronics and finding some fun circuits to play with, I'd recommend any of the Forrest Mims "Engineer's Notebook" series.
http://www.forrestmims.com/
http://www.forrestmims.com/engineers_mini_notebook.html
http://www.radioshack.com/pwr/product-reviews/Toys-Games/Hobby-projects-kits/RadioShack/p/2102913-Electronics-Learning-Lab.html
For more thorough electronic theory, "Art of Electronics" by Horowitz and Hill.
http://www.amazon.com/Art-Electronics-Paul-Horowitz/dp/0521370957
Also try the "Op Amp Cookbook," "IC Timer Cookbook" and others by Walter Jung.
http://www.amazon.com/Op-Amp-Cookbook-3rd-Walter-Jung/dp/0138896011
For a great collection of synth circuits and some theory behind them, "Electronic Music Circuits" by Barry Klein. Highly recommended, and Barry is even a list member.
http://members.cox.net/barryklein/em.htm
Electronotes. You will love this. Guaranteed. If you don't want to pop for the entire collection, at least get the "Preferred Circuits Collection."
http://electronotes.netfirms.com/
I also sell reprints of several books by Thomas Henry that concentrate on one specific chip (e.g. 3080 OTA, or 566 VCO) or one type of synth circuit (e.g. Drum Circuits or Noise Circuits) through Magic Smoke Electronics at www.lulu.com/magsmoke
You will definitely want to get yourself a decent meter. I have one that was less than $100 and does capacitance and frequency readings. Not super accurate, but VERY handy. Also, do yourself a favor and get an oscilloscope. You can easily get by with an older model with lower bandwidth (5 or 10MHz is good enough for analog synth stuff), although a dual trace model is recommended. Again, you can often find a used
model for less than two or three hundred, and a scope will make diagnosing and troubleshooting SO much easier.
And welcome back to synth building!
Tim (good enough for analog) Servo"
Note the Atari Punk Console comes from Forrest Mims' designs.
Update: be sure to see the comments below for more recommendations.
Waldorf Largo Comes with Free Version of D-Pole
via andrew
"Just got my Waldorf Largo about an hour ago. Yeah, it's frakking awesome! I know you're loving that Blofeld, too! Anyway, just wanted to let you know that the Largo CD also comes with The Waldorf Edition LE (lite versions of Attack and Wave 2.v, full version of D-pole). I've been wanting to try out the 2.v (this version has 8 voices + 1 MIDI channel), so it's a very nice bonus!"
very cool
"Just got my Waldorf Largo about an hour ago. Yeah, it's frakking awesome! I know you're loving that Blofeld, too! Anyway, just wanted to let you know that the Largo CD also comes with The Waldorf Edition LE (lite versions of Attack and Wave 2.v, full version of D-pole). I've been wanting to try out the 2.v (this version has 8 voices + 1 MIDI channel), so it's a very nice bonus!"
very cool
OCTAVE KITTEN
via this auction"The Kitten offers two mixable modulators on both the VCO and VCF. The Axxe? No way. The Kitten's oscillator has three mixable waveforms, plus independent sliders for 2 suboctaves! The SH-09? Nope. The Kitten's filter is more ballsy and can be modulated by the oscillator! Korg MS-10? Not even close. The Kitten has just as many interface jacks and sounds much bigger. Overall the sound of this synthesizer is unique and high quality; it offers lots of flexibility for its size."
Curtis vs radio demo
Curtis vs radio demo from strange agency on Vimeo.
"Curtis granular synthesizer is finally live on the App Store! Here's a medley of tweaks to live radio recordings."
Note I created a Curtis Granular label below. Click it for more and be sure to see this post.
Sound Scope Pro video theremin
Sound Scope Pro video theremin from strange agency on Vimeo.
"A preview of the upcoming pro version of Sound Scope with completely rewritten audio engine, kuzmoscillator modulator, more range, and higher resolution!"
You can find the free version on iTunes here:
Sound Scope Space demo
Sound Scope Space demo from strange agency on Vimeo.
"The software formerly known as Sound Scope Pro has been dubbed Sound Scope Space. It nears release, and we tremble with anticipation!"
SouthPole Expedition Part 2: Modulation Mixing and LFOs on AudioMulch
via AudioMulch"In part 1 of this series about AudioMulch's SouthPole contraption I presented the basics of resonant lowpass filtering. I gave an example of using AudioMulch's automation system to create rhythmic patterns of filtering by automating SouthPole's Base Frequency, Resonance and Gain. If you haven't read it you might want to check out part 1 here. This week's post picks up the story with an explanation of SouthPole's modulation mixing system. Then we'll look at some examples using SouthPole's LFOs (low frequency oscillators) to create various types of time-varying filtering."
Adaptation of the lowpass gate circuit from the Buchla Music Easel
"To learn more about these kinds of circuits, check out my lectures for my class on "Electronics for Music Synthesis:" users.ece.gatech.edu/~lanterma/ems I discuss the Sallen-Key filter topology in Lecture 21. I think I talk about the Buchla circuit in Lecture 22, but I don't remember for sure now."
Natural Rhythm Lopass Gate Project
"Features of the RLPG:* Up to 3 Audio Inputs
* Up to 3 Control Voltage Inputs
* Offset (Frequency) Control
* Resonance Control
* VCF/VCA/Both Modes (Rotary or 3PDT Option)
* "Deep" Switch to set lower freq range
* Inverted CV Out (From CV Mixer)
* Jumper points to bypass mixer or remove resonance circuit
* MOTM Pot Spacing
* Compatible with www.bridechamber.com panels
* Additional synthesizers.com Power Connector
* +/-15v or +/-12v
* PCB Mounting for Alpha, Bourns, TT, or Vishay/Spectrol pots
* Ability to use 2 Single or 1 Dual Vactrol (see below)
This is a third cousin PCB that is a derivative of the famous Buchla 292c Lopass Gate. Don Buchla himself gave approval to this endeavor for us all to learn a bit more about analog synthesizer module design, and for this we owe him a debt of gratitude as a true scholar and gentleman."
Tons more info here.
Spectralis Einführung Teil 1
YouTube via SCHAAFJOERG
"Spectralis Einführung Teil 1
Basics: Song wählen, Pattern wählen, stummschalten, soloschalten, Klang editieren und Pattern transponieren"
Open Labs DBeat - LIMS '09
YouTube via soundonsoundvideo
"First UK showing of latest tool for electronic musicians"
Freshwater otter plays piano
YouTube via MontereyBayAquarium. Audio on left channel only. Move over keyboard cat...
"Dua, an Asian small-clawed otter at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, plays the piano as a behind-the-scenes enrichment. This activity was created to give Dua something interesting to do and extend his feeding time, while showing off his species dexterity. You can learn more by visiting http://www.wildaboutotters.com."
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