Vermona Perfourmer Fast LFO Demos

demos on FILTER ENV

Using the JD-800 As A Giant MIDI Slider Box

via the marksmart.net JD-800 page
"Bome's MIDI Translator is a really cool program that allows you to turn Sysex messages into whatever type of MIDI messages you want. I have created some presets for the Pro edition that take the SysEx slider messages from Tones A-D of the JD-800, rescale them, and turn them into MIDI CC's. If you have a MIDI patch utility like MIDI Yoke, you can put MIDI Translator between the computer's MIDI input and your software synth, turning the JD-800 into a 276-control MIDI slider box!"

TEISCO 60 F

via this auction

"Specifications
Keyboard 32 Keys (F-C)
Type 1 VCO, 1 VCF, 1 VCA, 2 x EG, 2 x Voice.
VCO Range (Low, 64', 32', 16', 8', 4'.), Delay Vibrato,
Mode (EG, Bender, LFO), Tune,
PW/PWM(EG. Manual. LFO/Triangular).
Mixer VCO (External in, saw, square), Noise.
LFO Frequency (0.1 Hz - 20 Hz),
Wave Shape(3 modes: periodically, varied continuously),
S/H, Triangular, Square.
VCF Cut-Off (16HZ - 20 KHz), Resonance, KCV, LFO Mod, EG.
VCA Hold, EG.
EG Attack Time, Decay Time, Sustain Level, Release Time.
HPF Cut-Off (16Hz - 16 KHz).
Effect Controls Portamento, Pitch Bend (UP, Doen), Pitch Bend Sensitivity.
Input KCV In (1V / 1 oct), Gate In (On over 1V), External In.
Output Signal Out (High, Low), Headphone.
Indicator LED's Power, Signal Way.
Power cons. 7 W.
Dimensions 560 x 370 x 100 (WxDxH iin m/m).
Weight 8 Kg"

The side panels remind me of the KORG MS2000. Never noticed that before.

Sold For: GBP 340.00
via selectivepressure in the comments

Cynthia Gate Sequencer

via this auction

more modules listed

Emu Drumulator Vintage Drum Sample Machine Synth

via this auction

Sold For: US $102.50
via selectivepressure in the comments

Voyetra 8 Eight Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

Sold For: US $2,910.00
via selectivepressure in the comments

SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS 420 TOM DRUM MACHINE SYNTH

via this auction

Sold For: US $152.50
via selectivepressure in the comments

Future Retro XS & Boss DR-880

YouTube via magenticka
"Magenticka from Intervenus demo's the Future Retro XS multimode filter section, with the Boss DR-880. Routing the drum machine through the Audio and Gate inputs of the XS, the sound is also triggering the env generators.

Please visit:
http://myspace.com/intervenusmusic
http://intervenus.blogspot.com/
http://heartwerk.com/"

NAMM: NAMM '10 - Z.Vex Effects Inventobox

YouTube via premierguitar. http://www.zvex.com/effects.html via Califaudio
"http://www.premierguitar.com PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he visits the Z.Vex Effects booth. In this segment, we get a thoroughly insightful demonstration from Mr. Z.Vex himself, on his latest effects pedal the Inventobox. The Inventobox is a DIY pedal lover's dream come true as it includes several Z.Vex modules in a non-assembled, build-it-yourself kit.

For more NAMM 2010 coverage or to view our completely FREE digital edition of Premier Guitar magazine, be sure to visit http://www.premierguitar.com"

Roland TR-606 sync with circuit bent bliptronic 5000

YouTube via frostedminipete
"Little improvised thing with the 606 and the bliptronic.

You can run the trigger outputs on the 606 to the "link" input port on the 5000 to trigger it."

REJV

YouTube via pss50. "Modular mayhem eurorack"

TEI Studios

YouTube via wakeupsilver. Reactable or a Reactable like device spotted as well as other sound gadgetry.
"This is from the TEI 2010 (Tangible Embedded and Embodied Interaction) at Cambridge, MA. A full day of 200 people hacking and building and making side-by-side in small groups simultaneously covering 18 different topics. Learn more at http://tei-conf.org/10/Participation/... "

Analog Impressions #017

YouTube via Dovinia
"These harmonies are somewhat inspired by Norwegian folk music. The JUNO plays the drone while the CS-10 hovers above it. Both synths join in making the bell like sounds in the background. I used the Revox again for tape echo with a very old tape and cranked it up for some heavy fluttering and a subtle overdrive on the lead (CS-10)."

Pedulla XJ-S - GR-100 Roland Vintage Synthesizer Guitar Controller

YouTube via WayneJoness
"Pedulla manufactured a handful of guitars compatible with vintage Roland 24-pin guitar synthesizers like the Roland GR-300, GR-100, GR-700. etc."

Pikatron w/UglyFace

YouTube via Kaseo
"like a guitar player !!!

dedicated to Atsuhiro Ito (Optron)
http://www.gotobai.net/


more details
http://www.flickr.com/photos/65388889...

[bEnt or diE?]
http://homepage.mac.com/kaseo/circuit..."

Aliens Project Toy of the Month 76 - KORG Wavedrum

on Aliens Project where you'll find samples.

Digital percussives — a portrait of Franck Smith at work (2)

YouTube via odiolorgnette. follow-up to this post
"Digital percussives: pattern processing & fingering practice — a portrait of Franck Smith at work (2). (Contents: drum pattern rehearsals, fingering variation, tuning electronics)

Previous part: "Electronic percussion" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oANca... (Contents: drum tracks production, tuning electronics, live programming, real time sequencing, beat making, percussion recording, hybrid soloing, fx setting)

Performed by Franck Smith
w/
- Korg Wavedrum (wd-x)
- Sherman Filterbank 2
- Moog Ring Modulator (MF-102)
- Moog Analog Delay (MF-104SD)

‪‪http://twitter.com/franck_smith‬‬
‪‪http://francksmith.blogspot.com‬‬
‪‪http://www.youtube.com/odiolorgnette‬‬
Facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Franck-...

IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES WHEN VIEWING VIDEO MATERIAL OR CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND SYSTEM.

Wavedrum wd-x "Franck Smith" digital drums live electronics percussion beat making "drum synth" Korg Sherman Filterbank 2 Moogerfooger Moog Ring Modulator Analog Delay Odiolorgnette"

Colors of the 200e

via http://twitter.com/200e

Oh, the colors...

Buchla

Waldorf Largo TechnoTrance Soundset by Rob Lee

available here

cover design by Axel Hartman

"TechnoTrance for the Waldorf Largo Synthesizer contains 128 brand new sounds programmed by Rob Lee.This soundset is the first of the "Largo Toolbox Series" and features Arps, Basses, Chords, FX, Leads and Pads, all you need to get started creating quality Techno and Trance music.Please click on the links below for audio demos of just a few of the included sounds in the first of the 'Largo Toolbox Series'"

You can find more info on Rob Lee, including more soundsets, on Bassline Records here.

Sequential Circuits Prophet-VS

via this auction

"OS Rev. 1.2."

Roland V-Synth GT

via this auction

circuit bent alesis sr-16

YouTube via Vtolus
http://samoletuvvp.narod.ru/vto/diy/alesis.html

Pedulla XJ-S - GR-700 - PG-200 - Roland Vintage Synthesizer Guitar Controller

YouTube via WayneJoness
"Pedulla manufactured a handful of guitars compatible with vintage Roland 24-pin guitar synthesizers like the Roland GR-300, GR-100, GR-700. etc."

Pedulla XJ-S Korg Z3 Vintage Synthesizer Guitar Controller - Korg Z3

YouTube via WayneJoness
"Pedulla manufactured a handful of guitars compatible with vintage Roland 24-pin guitar synthesizers like the Roland GR-300, GR-100, GR-700. etc."

Chris & Cosey - October Love Song

YouTube via AntiMusick. According to the Roland MC-8 Blog this was done with the MC-8.
"Chris & Cosey's first single 'October Love Song' was released in 1982 by Chris Carter and Cosey Fanni Tutti, both previously members of industrial music pioneers Throbbing Gristle."

Propellerhead Reason Sequencer Demo

YouTube via facher83
"Orchestra and Rock demo, showing some of the play back characteristics of Reason. This video is to demonstrate that Reason (as well as Record) are amazing sequencers, capable of brilliant sound."

POLYSIX SOUL

flickr by Viplay

inside a KORG Polysix

Synth Scans from 1983

via It's Full of Stars

Pictured: Synth Babe with Roland MC-202 on the beach (imagine seeing that):

"Finally here's a picture of a very English beach-babe playing a Roland MC202, quite a common sight in the early eighties"

Other scans include:
Keith Emerson with interview and audio (image below - looks like he was pushing KORG at the time)

Fairlight

Electronics and Music Maker 1983

Retribution Body - Live Modular Show

"Retribution Body will be performing live at the Mobius Gallery (725 Harrison Ave., in Boston's Back Bay) on February 10th. Also featured on the bill will be Ghost Grass, Max Lord's beautiful textural sound project. I still don't know what the plan is for the evening's format or set times or much else, but I do know that the show is at 8pm and the cost is $10 / $5 Students and Friends of Mobius.

This gig will be the premier of my new Eurorack modular, I expect it's first night out to be a really great show. Max will most likely be performing on his Buchla, providing fertile ground for the endless "Banana Jack vs. 1/8" Patch Cord Debate".

If you're curious, you can hear what Max does here

And you can also see hear my recent performance on WZBC here

Peace to you all, and I hope to see you at the Mobius on the 10th."

Marf!

via Reed

"A double-barreled Multiple Arbitrary Function Generator that actually works. Viva Verbos!"

Software Editors for Hardware

You'll currently find the following editors here.

Yamaha DX21/TX81Z
Roland Juno-106
Novation Drumstation
Chimera Synthesis BC16
JoMoX MBase01
Roland Alpha Juno 2/1
Waldorf Pulse
Dave Smith Instruments Mopho
Dave Smith Instruments Evolver
Xmon general purpose MIDI monitor

via TFC in the comments of this post.

Calculating Monster

Calculating Monster by Veqtor
"First patch using Makenoise Maths, also featuring Wogglebug and QMMG."

Zebra Demo Track #1

YouTube via BrontoScorpioMusic
"A little track build just with UHE Zebra 2.5. No external effects and no presets. All sounds by me.

I hope you like it."

Apple iPad is Real

See the updated in the bottom of this post.

MicroMUSIC #01 "Thounder Vibes"

YouTube via Dovinia
"Here are a few odd samples of some microKORG experiments, recorded on a tiny BOSS micro BR..."

XJ-S_GR-300.mov

YouTube via WayneJoness

XJ-S_GR-100.mov

Admin: Polls and a New World In Synthesis

I added a POLLS link to the top right, link section next to the NAMM link. Click on it to get to all posts with the POLLS label. You know how much I post, so I thought it would be a useful link to get to posts with polls that typically have more active discussion. With that, don't forget to vote your opinion in the three "New World of Synthesis" polls. I made some updates in the post, so if you caught it when it first went up, you might want to check it out again. Also be sure to check out the Mopho Keyboard color poll right under it to see which is winning, and cast your vote if you haven't already.