Virtual DIY CV Interface Modules

via RH

"It's a CV generation application that I have written (not just a graphic - this baby moves, scrolls and loves to be touched!). Essentially there are 6 independent oscillators and a sequencer. You can choose the waveform for each osc (11 types including all the usual plus overall min, overall max + others - you can even draw in your waveform too), control amplitude, frequency, offset (midpoint), upper and lower clip levels (all by MIDI CC or touching the screen). Then you can choose which oscillators to route out through the tobacco tin and into the real-world modules." - RH

Update: see this post for a vid and more images.

Heavy Miku みく

YouTube via PXE02321. "VST DEMO" Sylenth 1 and EX Drummer

Binary sequence

Binary sequence from Peter Speer on Vimeo.

"I want a Blacet Binary Zone, but the module isn't available in Euro format. So, I've tried to recreate it using what I already have.

In this patch:

The Low Pass Filter in a Frostwave Resonator is set to self-oscillate. It's then sent to a ring modulator (a Frostwave Blue Ringer).

The Mix Out on a Doepfer A-143-1 is sent to the Frequency CV IN on a Plan B ELF LFO.

The Square Out from the LFO is sent to a multiple, and from there to:

1. the Trigger In on a Doepfer A-160 Clock Divider.
2. the Gate In on a Doepfer A-140 Envelope Generator.

The /2, /4, /8 and /16 outputs on the 160 are sent to Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 on a Doepfer A-138c Polarizing Mixer.

The out the mixer is sent to the top half of a Doepfer A-170 Dual Slew Limiter, and from there to the CV In on the Blue Ringer.

The /32 out on the 160 is sent to the CV In on the top have of the Doepfer A-150 Dual Voltage Switch. The 160's /64 output is sent to the first I/O jack (the second I/O is left empty). The output of this channel is sent to an attenuator, and from there to the Low Pass Frequency CV In on the Resonator.

The output from the ring modulator is sent to the top VCA in a Doepfer A-132-3 Dual Lin/Log VCA (the Lin/Log switch is switched for a moment at 2:00), and from there to an FMR RNC (which is not doing anything to the quiet notes) and then to the computer. No other outboard, besides the compressor.

The output of the 140 is sent to CV IN on that VCA, which you can hear at 0:44.

theshamblers.blogspot.com"

Cheetah MS6 Vintage Analogue Synthesizer

via this auction

Not the best shots, but you don't see these too often.

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MOOG POLYMOOG KEYBOARD

via this auction

Note this is the keyboard version, not the synth.

"1970s Moog Polymoog Keyboard model 280A serial #1706
The 71 note Polymoog Keyboard features presets like: "vox humana", "string 1", "string 2", "electric piano", "piano", "honky tonk", "clav", "harpsi", "brass", "chorus brass", "pipe organ", "rock organ", "vibes", and "funk". Control over these presets are octave balance, envelope attack, and LFO modulation depth and rate. The lower two octaves may also be split off to play a separate bass tone, with control over this tone allowed by a dedicated bass filter. Control of the main preset sounds are adjustable with an external controller(not included)."

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OBERHEIM OB-Xa

via this auction

"Oberheim OB-Xa analog synthesizer. It is an 8 voice, 120 program model, later serial # 813109."

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The Fun Tuner v1.1 by Mr.Ugly

YouTube via doctorultra
"The Fun Tuner v1.1 by Mr.Ugly. 2009.
Next evolution of The Fun Tuner."

The Fun Tuner v1.2 by Mr.Ugly

"The Fun Tuner v1.2 by Mr.Ugly. 2009.

Screaming Baby Generation of Fun Tuner. High end so harsh it made the camera's microphone compress the sound half way through this video!"

The No Machine by Mr.Ugly

YouTube via doctorultra
"The No Machine by Mr.Ugly. 2009.

Oscillators+NAND+Echo Pedal=sci-fi-grindular-mess

http://mruglysinstruments.b...
www.myspace.com/mruglypresents"

Music Hackday 2009

Music Hackday 2009 from chameleonic on Vimeo.

"On 11th - 12th July 2009 Music Hackday took place at the Guardian Offices in Kings Cross, London. Some great music-based API's were released for the weekend including Songcloud.com, the.echonest.com, Songkick.com, Last.fm, en.tunesbag.com, Guardian Music, BBC Music and many more along with workshops from tinker.it and rjdj.

Unfortunately I had to leave Sunday morning, but a list of the submitted hacks can be found here:
musichackday.org/info/Hacks"
via Palm Sounds

Encore Electronics Nord Modular G2 DSP expansion board

via Encore Electronics
"The Nord Modular G2 DSP expansion board has the same functionality as the original out-of-production board. It adds 4 DSPs to your Nord Modular G2 based instrument. Installation is extremely simple. No soldering necessary. It comes with mounting hardware.

Note: This only works with G2 instruments: G2, G2X and G2 Engine.

It does not work with prior Nord Modular hardware."

1978 Baldwin Fanfare Deluxe Organ Demo Record

YouTube via jafafah0ts flexi disc

"A vintage demo flexidisc for the Baldwin Fanfare Deluxe home organ."

Update via Milo Johnson in the comments:
"I used to sell these at a Baldwin store in Daytona Beach back when they were new in the late Seventies, and as surprising as it might be, this was a monstrously good instrument that I would love to own today. Forget the "Fun Machine" rhythms and one-finger accompaniments, the actual sounds of the organ section, string section, and and in particular brasses, were fantastic. And I'm NOT an organ fan to begin with so for me to offer any kind of praise like this is way out of character, but this was a really complex, deep, and forward-thinking instrument and the last of the big Baldwin organ series made before they went to digital microprocessor instruments. I didn't notice any performer credits, but just listening to it I'd be willing to bet this was Baldwin demonstrator Bill Pedrick who played for this demo and Bill could make these things sit up and do tricks, truly a tremendous player that attracted customers to the store whenever he dropped by. Thanks for posting this!"

A melancholic theme

YouTube via attorks
"This is a somewhat melancholic theme so I hope you won't get depressed ;-)
The ring modulator sounding 8 step sequence is produced by the Synthesizers.com Modular using a MFOS Dual VCA and the faster 16 step sequence comes from the self-build Modular. The Waldorf Q Keyboard produces an AKAI-AX80-like string sound. The first solo comes from the Clavia Nord Lead 1 and after that the volume is turned up for the Creamware MiniMax ASB which is also controlled from the Clavia keyboard. The Roland XP-80 produces a Mellotron Violins sound."

Emulator Rack

via the EIII forum via DVDBorn

Abre Ojos on TRASH_AUDIO

You can find the full interview on TRASH_AUDIO

"Favorite Hardware
Predictably it has to be my euro rack modular, two years ago I would have said the DSI Evolver, but the modular has eclipsed that. Patching is akin to playing chess, or raking a sand garden, it’s a blank slate with a kazillion options and if you manage to explore every option just swap out a module with another one and suddenly you are back to option 1 with a kazillion to go, oh and it sounds good too. The resurgence of modular synthesis has to be an indicator that humanity is getting better."

Kevin Hoyman's Gatefold and Keyboard Bug

Saw these on Dropular. Both are from kevinhooyman.com. The title of the top is gatefold an the title of the bottom is keyboardbug.

foxes, squirrels, cats and more...

Update: vid via Brat Brains in the comments:

"hoyman's art is in this video, some synth stuff, creatures rockin, excellent"

The USA is a Monster "No More Forever" music video by Imaginary Company

YouTube via imaginarycompany

"An epic tale of Tom and Colin singing to a gathering of creatures and plants. All the while they are recorded by Lemurs who broadcast their recordings to all the magical forest animals and ultimately across time and space. Lyrics from Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce tribe. Features over 150 original drawings by Kevin Hooyman. Directed by Peter Glantz. Produced by Imaginary Company. Supported in part by a grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. Buy this at iTunes store. Say hi at myspace.com/imaginarycompany. Donate $1.50 and download the video in HD at imaginarycompany.org. Or steal it... just share it and comment if you are into it!"

Modded EMS SYNTHI AKS with MIDI

via this auction

"THIS SYNTHI COMES WITH ITS SEQUENCER ASWELL AS THE ONLY 3 PRESTO PATCHES EVER MADE... ROBIN @ EMS HEAD QUARTERS IN CORNWALL SERVICED THIS EMS 2 YEARS AGO AND AT THE SAME TIME ADDED SOME FANTASTIC MODIFICATIONS TO MAKE THIS DREAM MACHINE EVEN DREAMIER!!!!

AMOUNG OTHER THINGS THIS SYNTHI IS READY TO BE CONTROLLED FROM YOUR FAVOURITE MIDI CONTROLLER WHICH MAKES IT SOOOOO MUCH MORE USER FRIENDLY(SEE PHOTOS FOR FULL LIST OF THESE MODS)"

VINTAGE USSR SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER POLIVOKS POLYVOX

via this auction

"Polivoks had been produced since 1982 by Formanta electronic factory (one of the biggest at the time); it was sold exclusively in the USSR. Polivoks has its own particular electronic parts, reliable keyboard (49 notes F to E) made in magnetically controlled contacts; synthesis modules consist of independent boards, which is convenient for maintenance. The synthesizer has 2-voices polyphony; each oscillator works with a keyboard note independently; two types of filters - bandpass/lowpass and external input for cutoff control. In addition, Polivoks is housed in an original body of uncommon design with handy controls. Being closed with a cover, the synthesizer turns into a strong aluminum case.

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Synths Used by Richard Wright of Pink Floyd

Click here for a page covering the synths used by Rick Wright of Pink Floyd. Be sure to see the PDF link when you get there. This one sent in via fischek.

Spirits Of The Temple Electric - Book Of Fourths

YouTube via JohnLRice. follow-up to this post.
"his is just one minute of my previous peice "Spirits Of The Temple Electric" stretched out to be four minutes long. The images and music play four times slower although I kept the audio pitch the same. Please see the notes on the previous peice for more infomation.

There will be a third installment coming soon subtitled "Still Waters" and will be a selection of some of the better still captures of the previous peice with probably a new soundtrack.

Thank you are taking the time to watch, rate and comment!
Category: Music
Tags:
psychedelic modular synthesizer oscilloscope alternative dimensions electronic life forms spiritual religion icon MOTM COTK Synthesizers.com "

KORG DS-10 PLUS #1

YouTube via aqi
"Check it out! A newest feature of KORG DS-10 PLUS: Dual DS-10 Mode and Expanded Song Mode.

あのKORG DS-10がパワーアップ！
KORG DS-10 PLUSでの新機能、Dual DS-10 モードと拡張されたSong モードを生かしたデモンストレーションです。今回は前作との比較がしやすいように、D S-10で収録されていたデモソング２つを同時に読み込みプレイしています。トラック ミュートやSong モード時におけるリアルタイムエディットなどを使いながらの最大発音数１２音によるプ レイをお楽しみください。

http://aqi.co.jp/product/ds10/

※インターレース解除バージョンで再アップしました。修正前にコメントいただいた方、 コメントが消えてしまってすみません！"

Googlish:
"KORG DS-10 up there!
KORG DS-10 PLUS features new in, Dual DS-10 Song mode is enhanced by utilizing a demonstration mode. This is so easy to compare with previous work, D S-10 song demo was recorded with two to play reading at the same time. Song Track Mute and the maximum number of pronunciation and using a mode of 12 RIARUTAIMUEDITTO Please enjoy the sound ray program.

http://aqi.co.jp/product/ds10/

※ release version has been re-interlaced. If you comment to fix, I'm sorry you've gone a comment!

Making a house beat on the MPC...

YouTube via vinyljunkie07. "For the sheep"

Pickup coil feedback loop experiment

YouTube via ChrisLody
"I had some fun making this!

All the sound originates from the sound activated flower in the centre of the screen. The little black blob on top of it is a little interference pickup coil that I made. I found the flower made noises I could detect when it moved with this coil. The coil goes to a little battery powered amp as a sort of pre-amp. From here they go to an Alesis Guitar Fx (Stupid name!) multi fx pedal for manipulation and then out to my monitors.

The flower is triggered by sound so as long as there is a delay somewhere in the fx it constantly re-triggers itself for more manipulation.

Great fun!"

Ben / Michael Jackson / Theremin

YouTube via copperleaves
"Here is a theremin rendition of one one of the late, great Michael Jackson's early hits, BEN (1972), played on the Moog Etherwave Pro theremin. The volume configuration of my E'Pro has been recently improved by the addition of a module designed by French electronics wizard Thierry Frenkel and I am really pleased with the results. This song seemed like a good way to show off Thierry's modification and, at the same time, celebrate Michael's amazing but very troubled life."

Inside Native Instruments Battery 3

YouTube via SoundsAndGear
"http://soundsandgear.com today we take a look at native instruments super drum sampler battery 3. I want to see if it can replace my akai mpc samplers. You be the judge."

Massive Sounds from Native Instruments Massive Synth

YouTube via SoundsAndGear
"http://soundsandgear.com THE site for music production news, tips and reviews.

Taking a look at Native Instruments Massive synth plugin"

Season's Greetings from Monomachine

YouTube via QuadraPolyphonic
"Greeting movie for KORG Electribe Christmas Party!!"

Season's Greetings from Monomachine #2

"Greeting movie for KORG Electribe year end Party 2008!!"

Elektron Monomachine Study #3

"emo movie for Monomachine users BBS in Japan.
audio recorded by Logic Express through Presonus FireStudio Tube interface. external fx added on Logic and t.c.electronic M-ONE XL. visual recorded by cheap webcam :-) "

Monomachine study #4

"demo movie for Elektron users BBS in Japan. audio recorded by Logic Express, visual recorded by cheap webcam. external fx added on Logic and Lexicon MX300."

KORG EMX-1 beat making

YouTube via QuadraPolyphonic
"0分もかかってしまいました。。"
Googlish:
"I take 0. . ."

Dual Ribbon Controller

YouTube via Quadraphonicsoul
"This is my dual ribbon controller based off of http://www.geocities.com/tpe123/folku... designs. I added a second ribbon as well as two fine tune pots and a pot to control the voltage going to the IC in order to create more glitching. There are two outputs one for ribbon A and one for AandB. Runs off standard boss 9V supply. There is a problem with the oscillator design that causes it to randomly go on and off at a low freq. that is the clicking that is hear in the beginning."

Beat Thang Virtual Demo:Beat Using Sample Chops

YouTube via griffinavid
"Check out this quick video showing you how easy it is to get started using the Beat Thang Virtual software. In this vid, we chop up a sample and make a beat within 10 minutes. Doesn't get any easier than that."