MATRIXSYNTH: Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

1955 RCA Electronic Music Synthesizer Update

see the update to this post.

Owl City

http://www.owlcitymusic.com

image via Owl City's Pictures on MySpace

Access Virus Ti Keyboard
Moog Voyager
Clavia Nord Stage
They also use a KORG MicroKorg

Video below features a Speak & Spell. Anyone ID the home organ with lights on top?

via Chris

Update: New video via YouTube sent in via Ivan. The original embedded VIMEO video was no longer available.

Roland HS 60 Analog Synthesizer

via this auction BIN: $375

Note this is the 3rd one to go up in the last two weeks. Interesting how relatively rare synths can come up in runs like that. I'm counting six total this year searching on Roland HS 60 here and on MATRIXSYNTH-B.

The Haken Continuum Controller - Part 1

The Haken Continuum Controller - Part 1 from niamhguckian on Vimeo.

"As a happy owner of one of the amazing fullsize continuums, Jan Hinnerk Helms takes us through the possibilities and sounds of this handmade three-dimensional midi-controller in a workshop at Schneiders Buero.

Opening Titles by Carlo Krug"

The Haken Continuum Controller - Part 2 from niamhguckian on Vimeo.

Yamaha TX7 FM MIDI Sound Module with Back-Lit LCD and ROM Upgrade SN 15383

Yamaha TX7 pure

YouTube via DrSqu

"This demo i made in 2004 with audiotracks in Logic sequencer. Every sound is a audiotrack. All sounds drums fx etc. are pure from Yamaha TX7. No add of external FX, or dynamic FX. Delays i realized with midi, also pannings. Reverb with helb from right envelope programming. There are no layers in this track. Yamaha TX7 is the module of the legendary Yamaha DX7. 6OP FM synthesizer, no filter, no FX, no samples. This demo show only a little bit of 6OP-FM. If you take time for programming TX7 ... or an SY77 ... than you will listen much more interessting sounds. In this demo i not programmet the typically FM-Piano and this all 80s stuff. Listen more at http://www.deepsonic.ch" Update via fanwander in the comments: "The sound of the video is not made by the seller, but by Mischa Blättler from www.deepsonic.ch (See http://www.deepsonic.ch/deep/htm/synth_pure.php) Btw: does anyone know more about the Features of Version 1.4 versus Version 1.2?"

via this auction

"The LCD is back-lit, unlike all the other ones you'll see today and most other days on eBay. It's also version 1.4 firmware. Not 1.2 and not the buggy 1.3 that replaced 1.2."

Note the TX7 is only editable via MIDI. More info on the display here.

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Sexy

flickr by golauglau

KORG Miro-Preset

Hirajoshi-tron

via Richard Mechling on Facebook where you'll find the video.

"LMSO microtonal software (Hirajoshi) retuning a preset in the Kurz PC3 (Tronesque) and sent thru the Eventide Eclipse's reverb called 'Detunedspace'.

NASA photos of the planet Mars taken with the HiRISE camera aboard the MRO."

Kurzweil PC3

EK-001 TR-606 Geosafari late night bent jam

YouTube via frostedminipete
"Couldn't sleep before exams. This EK-001 is going to Japan and it sounds... great. Really great.

Gabber gabber gabber gabber"

DAS MUSTER ::: VERÄNDERUNGEN.mpg

YouTube via mummstylesound. "copyright by das muster 2009"

The Heels Of Love - Quiet Please

YouTube via madonthemoonrec. http://www.madonthemoon.com/ Some synth spotting via ESP Records
"The Heels Of Love in studio from scratch to 12" "

RCA Electronic Music Synthesizer RCA-Victor LM-1922 LP

via this auction

"Extremely rare synthesizer LP from 1955 original mono pressing, RCA Victor LM-1922."

If anyone knows where to find a readable scan of the album notes let me know.

Update via twitter.com/hamageddon: you can find more info on the album including audio downloads here.

Update via imaginear in the comments: "Also check out programme 12 of The Tone Generation radio series which focuses solely on the RCA Music Synthesizer."

Update: bottom four scans below via Cliff. Click on each to read.

Update 4/24/12 via oAtStAo "This person has a wealth of info on their site"

Update 5/8/12: Cleaned up scans below via Bob Borries in the comments. Click on them to read.

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The Toy Volcano

YouTube via mimsey
"The final piece of the puzzle, or maybe just the first.

This is the last instrument built for the latest Gannon album of the same name. Find the album here http://www.cdbaby.com/artist/gannon or on iTunes here

more info about the whole project here http://www.mygannon.com"

Cakewalk Announces New SONAR Update

"Cakewalk today announces a free update for SONAR 8.5 Producer and SONAR 8.5 Studio. Registered SONAR 8.5 Producer, SONAR 8.5 Studio, and V-Studio 700 customers can download the 8.5.2 update for free.

The SONAR 8.5.2 update provides 100+ usability enhancements, plug-in/component optimizations, and new features. These enhancements also address various performance issues across the entire application. All of these new and exciting features found in the SONAR 8.5.2 update are a direct result of active dialog with our users. Cakewalk's delivery of timely product updates is an extension of Cakewalk's commitment in providing the very best in product support for our customers.

A comprehensive list of what is included in the SONAR 8.5.2 update can be found at: http://www.cakewalk.com/support/kb/reader.aspx?ID=20091119.

Availability

The 8.5.2 Update for Windows XP, Vista, and, Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit) versions of SONAR 8.5 is available as a free download to all registered SONAR 8.5 and V-Studio 700 customers at www.cakewalk.com."

Fairlight IIX MIDI

via this auction "Offered for sale is a very rare Fairlight IIX CMI (computer musical instrument) in full working order, fitted with series I channel cards and MIDI. This system was a “test” machine in the Fairlight factory in Rushcutters Bay, Sydney around 1983, and subsequently lacks some of the cosmetic finesse of production systems, as can be seen in the pictures. There is no front panel, a missing side panel, and the rear panel is unpainted, however none of this affects the operation in any way. Two MIDI in ports and two out enable the Fairlight CMI to integrate seamlessly into any setup, and plugged into any MIDI keyboard or sequencer, can be creating music within minutes.

It’s no exaggeration to say the early Fairlight systems defined the music of the 1980s. They were the very first commercially available samplers, and one of the composition pages, Page R, was the worlds first screen based sequencer. Little wonder that some of the most innovative musicians of the time embraced the CMI so passionately. Peter Gabriel, Kate bush, Stevie Wonder, Tears for Fears, Yello, Thomas Dolby, and many others used the CMI to define their sound. Check out “Fairlight CMI” in Wikipedia for a full run-down.

A full set of the latest 1.3 revision library discs is included (coincidentally, compiled by myself at the factory in 1982-3). There are also several system and utility discs, plus 10 blank sound discs.

The sound of the early Fairlight CMIs is completely awesome – a product of the inspired software, and a no-compromise attitude to hardware design. You might buy a CD of Fairlight sounds for you sampler – it will sound nothing like the real thing!

There is no CRT monitor or lightpen included, as the early units are virtually impossible to come by in good working condition. Instead, a new LCD screen is included, which works flawlessly. Not having a lightpen would seem to be a major disadvantage, however, virtually every function on the IIX can be accessed via the alpha-numeric keyboard. The only one that cannot, unsurprisingly, is waveform drawing, which although a complete revelation in 1979 has very few practical uses, apart from amusing small children. However, should an old monitor and lightpen become available, it can be plugged in and will function immediately.

The system has the original floppy drives, which because of their mains supply motors require a 50Hz mains frequency. Therefore, in it’s present state, is unsuitable for use in the USA or Japan, which use a 60Hz supply.

The system is recently serviced, and will have a full set of manuals, full library, all leads, latest software, and come with 3 months warranty.

Please note you’ll see other Fairlight systems advertised on ebay, and many will less expensive. However, do some research before you buy. What may look like a bargain might not look so appealing when its obsolete parts finally give up. This applies specially to earlier systems. This system is complete (apart from a lightpen), fully functional, and will work straight out of the box. I worked as product specialist and studio manager at Fairlight in Sydney during most of the 1980s, and have subsequently been involved in re-building Fairlight CMIs for over 25 years. I have sold and support well over 30 of these classic samplers. If you are in any doubt, please type “Peter Wielk Fairlight” into the worlds favourite search engine and see what comes out. I am also proud of my 100% positive ebay feedback with over 300 transactions, which I hope reflects my honest and straight forward dealings. I have also described this system as accurately as possible. However, please feel free to ask any questions, or if you’re passing through Sydney, you would be very welcome to have an extensive demonstration. Lastly, these systems were designed and built with no compromises, reflected by their US$50,000 price tag when new. The sound is completely awesome.

Also, only about 200 systems were built, and they were sold to the most influental musicians and producers in the world. The sounds of the Fairlight CMI formed the soundtrack of the 1980s. So, if you’ve always lusted after one, here’s your chance to own a part of music history! "

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National

flickr by Vida Extinta
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Moog Sonic Six

"O bazar na dissenso teve shows do National e do duelectrum. A apresentação do national foi única, como todas são, e com uma excelência de timbres e ambiencias.

www.myspace.com/nationalbr"

Googlish:
"The dissent in the bazaar had shows the National and Duelectrum. The presentation of the national was unique, as all are, and with an excellence of tone and ambience."

Part of the São Paulo set

Moonmodular Pics

more pics on Aliens Project

ABCD Said - PixieTea Use iPhone MakeMusic

YouTube via trenzsha. spotted this on Palm Sounds. Cool pants.
"facebook.com/pixietea
ABCD Said iPhone 3gs Band 5d2 Music 张萱妍 makebeat stopmotion iPhoneapps DrumMeister Bassist iDrum NlogSynthesizer NESynth iShred 5d2"

virtual synths on iTunes:
iDrum
NESynth
iShred
NlogSynthesizer
DrumMeister

Analog Solutions Concussor Modular Analog Drum Synths controlled by MIDI

YouTube via VJFranzK
"Here is a demonstration of Analog Solutions "Concussor " Modular Analog Drum Synths being sequenced by MIDI with a KORG Electribe ESX groovebox running into a MIDI to CV converter.

All are available at NoiseBug music shop in Pomona, CA
www.Noisebug.net

Full description and voice-over to be added soon."

Dandelion Wine's "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas"

YouTube via dandelionwineband. This one in via Gwenhwyfaer. Hippos and a Mopho
"Here it is, the official video to accompany Dandelion Wine's cover of the 1953 US hit "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas" (by John Rox, originally performed by 11 year old Gayla Peevey) from "Black Snow - the completely different Xmas compilation" (Black Rain Media GmbH)

Filmed on location in Berlin, Germany in December 2009, with all footage filmed by the band themselves.

This is Dandelion Wine's contribution to the Silly Season - join with us and keep the Silly Season silly!

http://www.dandelionwine.com.au
http://www.myspace.com/aninexactscience
http://www.youtube.com/DandelionWineBand
http://www.twitter.com/DandelionWineAU
http://www.blackrain.de"

"On the run" Remake

"On the run" Remake Part 1: "Programming the sequence" - EMS Synthi A + MFOS Sequencer

YouTube via Thalassa77
"During three days Luis Carlos Esteban ( important Spanish music producer and vintage synth collector ) imparted "Modular Synthesis Course " .

On this course was explained everything that you need to know to put your hands on a modular synthesizer to start to make your own patches and sequences.

One of the exercises on this course was to recreate the legendary sequence "On the run" on a EMS Synthi A and a MFOS Sequencer These three videos shows that exercise :

Part 1 : "Programming the sequence"

Part 2 : "The sequence"

Part 3 : "The patch" "

"On the run" Remake Part 2 : "The sequence"- EMS Synthi A + MFOS Sequencer

"On the run" Remake Part 3 : "The patch"- EMS Synthi A + MFOS Sequencer

JORDAN RUDESS LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT KEYBOARD SOLO,KURZWEIL K2600 presets patches demo by S4K

YouTube via Space4Keys
"Demostration
Keyboard: Kurzweil K2600
Patches: Presets

Covered by Sion Aries

www.space4keys.com
www.keyboardsolo.com"

Roland G-303 GR-300 VG-99 BX-13-VX Various Guitar Synthesizers

YouTube via WayneJoness
"A Roland G-303 is plugged into a BX-13-VX, and then into a Roland VG-99. The VG-99 is used to modeul various vintage analog synths: the GR-300, GR-100 and more."

Moon Modular M564 Simple Sequencer Demo

YouTube via JohnLRice
"A quick demo of how the Moon Modular M564 Sequential Switch can be used as a simple and fun "playable" sequencer. Thanks for watching, rating and commenting!"

DIY Digital Audio Processor/Synthesizer Demo #4 - Behind the Display

YouTube via TheMason76
"This video shows the Boards behind the Display and gives a short overview whats inside the Digital Audio Processor. The explanation is done via the Text-Markers from Youtube. Probably there will be an additional Video with acoustic explanation."