MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, March 18, 2010

Thursday, March 18, 2010

HarriL - Experimenting with sounds (Live)

YouTube via HarriL

"I recorded this a while ago but wasn't sure about uploading it.
This kind of falls into the same category as the 'HarriL - Warp' video."

Vintage EDP Wasp Synthesizer with Case

via this auction
"Vintage EDP Wasp Synthesizer with hardshell case and owner's manual, serial number 001186... Works on 6 C-cell 1.5V batteries or 9V DC Adapter, neither of which are included in the auction, both of which are commonly available.

Elby Designs in Australia makes a built-in Midi adapter for the Wasp for around 50 Euros (£45, $68) which enables you to plug any standard Midi keyboard into it for a controller. Kenton Electronics in the UK also makes a somewhat more expensive Wasp Midi converter.

EDP WASP SPECIFICATIONS
• Designed by: Chris Huggett
• Manufactured by: EDP/Electronic Dream Plant Ltd.
• Dimensions: 17 (w) x 13 (l) x 2. 5 (d) at rear/1 at front. (Dimensions in inches).
• Keyboard: 2-octave, monophonic, touch activated
• Two digital VCOs, with sawtooth and pulse.
• LFO, with six waveforms.
• Digital Noise Generator.
• VCF, with low-, high- and band-pass modes, and Envelope Generator with repeat LFO.
• VCA, with Envelope Generator and repeat LFO.
• Separate line-level and headphone outputs.
• Two 'LINK' sockets for connecting other EDP products.
• Built-in 4 x 2-inch speaker.
• Powered by six 1.5V 'C'-type batteries or external 9V PSU."

MOTU BPM Hardware

pics and details in this MOTUNATION thread. DIY project is by ssp.

"well im almost at the end of this little journey making this controller.
i just have the sidecheeks to wrap and the buttons to have their legends on and its finished!

i have decided to build the stand-alone unit and add some extra features, which you will have to wait until i start the build to see what they are. i am however going to build a control expander for this unit which will just link the the rear of thecase using a cascade port.

in the meantime heres the finished item (almost) hooked upto bpm and ready to run!

thanks for all the support while i have been working on this unit, i promise the next one will be even better."

via stretta

midibox bpm hardware fsr pads first test from ssp on Vimeo.

"the first test of the first sensitivity tuning of the fsr pads for the hardware controller for my motu bpm software.

i need to adjust the sensitivity resistance a little however all the fsr pads work and allow full mapping of any note or cc# to any pad, double notes can be added in the editor."

bpm controller test from ssp on Vimeo.

"test 2 of the bpm hardware controller"

Doepfer @ Schneider / DIY Synth / Workshop

flickr set by readymedia (click for more)

Welcome to the Machine - A-100 Analog Modular System

YouTube via beckhusen
"That's definetly what i mostly like. Of course, nobody can't listen this hypnotic meditative sound nonstop, even me, but in any way everbody may have an inner feeling for his audioactive base, which can't become affected by time nor by mode. This is the art of sound sound of my soul.
The original track runs about 35 min. Unfortunately i need more time for creating the video than for the music, but creating a video is a step which can be done at all times. It's like a job. Creating the sound / music is not possible at all times, it's more as if i must be touched by the spirits. At first it needs time to create the patch. Sometimes i'm crazy lucky and the cable connections find their routes like patched by a ghost's hand. The i've only to catch the right moment when my mind and fingertips are sensitive enough for the magic session. That can't be forced !"

Is Bernie of Aliens Poject the Synth Santa?

Added to the Synth Memes post along with Jan Hammer. Comments enabled there.

http://aliens-project.de/

Don't mess with Santa

via Mic on Facebook

the patch that keeps on giveing

YouTube via DrOctave1
"just a patch i slapped up to play with the maths and sine shaper of the bubblesound Ulfo . going into the sem20 then qmmg."

Admin: Site Tips

I frequently get questions about synths. For example I just had a question about the MC-505 and its RCA jacks. RCA jacks? I knew it used 1/4" but I have been wrong in the past, so to be sure I did a quick search on MC-505 on the site. Well, no pics of the jacks came up on the first page. Great, I post too much. Tons of videos and references, but only one auction post minus a pic of the back. I then searched for "MC-505 auction" still nothing! I remembered unless the pics are stellar I put them up on MATRIXSYNTH-B. So I headed over and just searched for MC-505 because it's ONLY auctions there, and sure enough a post with this pic came up on the front page.

I should also mention that I used the Search box on the top left of the site vs. the Google search box on the right in this case, because I wanted to quickly parse through the images vs. having to click on each post link to check. Note Google search does seem to bring up more posts AND older posts, so I use it when I need to dig deep, or if I can't find what I'm looking for using the top left search box.

The tips:
1. Search wisely: include the word auction (or flickr) in your searches rather than pics if you are looking for images.
2. Don't forget to use MATRIXSYNT-B!
3. Don't forget to the two Search boxes on the site!
4. With the above, for videos, include the word YouTube or Vimeo, not video and not both words. Think of patterns.
5. For specific videos, search for the title (that's why I just copy and paste titles vs. changing them BTW) or YouTube alias for all vids from that user. Sometimes titles on YouTube change after I put them up.

I created a Site Tips label for this and other posts where I through tips out.

Electric Independence: Vince Clarke and the Temple of Synth

via Pea Hicks and Matt Musick of Motherboard.TV. Click here and scroll for prior posts.
"The new episode of Electric Independence documents a visit to Vince Clarke's incredible home studio that features more analog gear than, well, probably anyone we've ever encountered. The founding member of Depeche Mode, Yazoo, and Erasure is enjoying the country life in Maine but still cranks out the jams, or as he likes to put it 'making something from nothing.'"
Vince Clark of Depeche Mode, Yaz/Yazoo and Erasure.

Vince Clark's studio synth list via here:
ROLAND SYSTEM 700
ROLAND 100M
ROLAND JP8
ROLAND JP4
ROLAND MKS80
ROLAND SH1
ROLAND VP330
ROLAND JP8000
ROLAND JUNO 60
ROLAND JUNO 106
ROLAND SUPER JX
ROLAND D550
ARP 2500 MODULAR
ARP 2600
PPG WAVE 2.2
WALDORF MICROWAVE
WALDORF PULSE
MOOG MODULAR
MINI MOOG
MOOG SOURCE
EMU MODULAR SYSTEM
PROPHET 5
PRO ONE
OSCAR
SYRINX
KORG MS20
KORG MS10
KORG 700
KORG M1
KORG DVP
SERGE MODULAR
POLYFUSION MODULAR
OBERHEIM XPANDER
OBERHEIM SEM SYSTEM
RSF KOBOL
SYNTHI VCS3
SENNHEISER VOCODER

casio vl tone rare red edition

via this auction

"this is a very rare french version of the casio vl tone. much more desirable than the cream one. its in very good condition and functions 100%."

www.synthorama.com

Doepfer Monster Modular

YouTube via belempa1
"L'impressionnante valise Doepfer est déjà remplie ,
il faut toujours plus d'espace : satané modulaire :-)
Ce patch utilise plusieurs oscillateurs et le VM-1 de Cwejman , en passant par les excellent filtres Malekko-Wiard . La reverb' est une A199 Doepfer avec le tank du Q115 Synthesizers.com , et le Z5000 Tiptop pour le delay.
Le but de ce patch est de tourner en boucle sans l'aide de séquenceur et de clavier externe .

The impressive suitcase Doepfer is already full,
More space is always needed: damned modular , :-)
This patch uses several oscillators and VM-1 of Cwejman, by way of excel them filter Malekko-Wiard. The reverb is A199 Doepfer with the tank of Q115 Synthesizers.com, and the Z5000 Tiptop for the delay.
The purpose of this patch is to turn in buckle without the help of sequencer and external keyboard.

Reverso Translator"

DUBREQ STYLOPHONE HQ DEMO - played with effects

YouTube via AnalogAudio1. Stylophones on Ebay and on Amazon.

"The film shows the original analog Dubreq Stylophone, played through analog effects: Electro Harmonix Small Stone and WERSI Wersivoice Ensemble.

Lexicon MPX-500 reverb and Soundcraft S-1024 digital delay were also used.

Such a Stylophone model was used by Kraftwerk on "Computerwelt" / "Computer World".
The Stylophone has a signal output, which allows you to process the sound."

Homebuild Synth 4 - Voltage Controlled Amplifier

video upload by organfairy

All Hombebuild Synth videos here. "Now I will make a VCA for my mini modular homebuild synthesizer.

The music in this video is played on the Elka Preludeo 22L (rhytm), Elka EP-8, Yamaha HE-8, and Viscount RBX-850 (melody) organs."

circuit bent wind controller rig

YouTube via spunkytoofers
"akai ewi4000s, shure sm57, furman power, edirol mixer, tc electronic fireworx, dave smith evolver, spunkytoofers alesis qsr and yamaha mu5 midi bends

for more info on circuit bends: http://www.spunkytoofers.com"

Ruby + the Gakken SX-150

via CatSynth via dj skirt

1976 Electrocomp 101 Brochure

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the rest of the scan and write-up.

Andromeda Drone Rockin'

YouTube via tablaninja
"Andromeda Space Rockers playing with the Grendel Drone Commander. Master MIDI clock being transmitted from Ableton Live to the MIDI-IR, MK-1, MK-2 and MK-4."

joystick controller for volfram

joystick controller for volfram from ::vtol:: on Vimeo.

"samoletuvvp.narod.ru/vto/diy/vol.html

samoletuvvp.narod.ru/vto/diy/lh.html#joy"

ROLAND V-COMBO VR-700 STAGE KEYBOARD NOW AVAILABLE

"The Best in Organ, Piano, and Synth Sounds for the Gigging Musician

Los Angeles, CA, March 18, 2010 – Roland is proud to announce that the V-Combo VR-700 Stage Keyboard (http://www.RolandUS.com/V-Combo) is now shipping. Featuring the best of Roland’s acclaimed Virtual Tone Wheel organ, full 88-key multi-sampled piano, and pro synthesizer sounds, the V-Combo is perfect for players who need an all-in-one keyboard for a variety of musical settings, including houses of worship, stage performances, and rehearsal studios.

The V-Combo provides an authentic sound and feel to satisfy any organ player. Using Roland’s Virtual Tonewheel engine, the V-Combo simulates the unique structure and distinctive sound of vintage organs. The new amplifier and rotary simulator faithfully reproduces the sound needed for jazz, rock, funk or gospel, while the 76-key waterfall action captures the feel of a vintage organ. Add an optional PK-25 or PK-7A pedalboard for a more console-organ type feel.

The V-Combo takes its lead from Roland’s popular instruments, including everything from expressive full key multi-sampled acoustic grand pianos, classic electric pianos, to realistic strings, brass, bass and guitar sounds. The 76 keys can easily layer two ensemble tones together, or layer and split with the organ tones.

In addition to the ten harmonic bars on the front panel, the V-Combo also incorporates a variety of expressive controllers for even more exhilarating performances. The red harmonic drawbar allows players to control the volume of the Ensemble tones. With the D Beam, players can create authentic organ-specific effects, such as wheel braking, or perform filter and level tone shaping on ensemble tones using an infrared light beam.

XLR and ¼" outputs make the V-Combo ready for any stage, while the USB port and Song Player function enables direct playback and control of backing tracks from USB memory. Keyboardists can also back up and recall Favorites and system settings from USB memory, making the V-Combo easy to share at rehearsal studios.

The V-Combo VR-700 is now available with a suggested retail price of $2,329.00.

---------
About Roland Corporation
Roland Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments, including keyboards and synthesizers, guitar products, electronic percussion, digital recording equipment, amplifiers, audio processors, and multimedia products. With over 38 years of musical instrument development, Roland sets the standard in music technology for the world to follow. For more information, visit http://www.RolandUS.com." Previous posts...

V-Combo VR-700 Overview

YouTube via RolandChannel
"http://www.roland.com/products/en/VR-...
Tired of big, bulky, expensive keyboard rigs? Meet the new V-Combo VR-700, a multi-function keyboard that covers every base onstage. The V-Combo offers powerful real-time performance capabilities and a simple user interface. With a legendary Virtual Tone Wheel organ and dedicated harmonic bars onboard, plus a first-class array of essential ensemble sounds (grand piano, EP, strings, brass, synth leads, and more), the V-Combo melds an entire rig into one convenient instrument for easy transport and fast setup. Backing-track functionality, built-in rhythms, great effects, and a comfortable waterfall-style keyboard round out the feature set, making this multifaceted keyboard a godsend for gigging musicians."

keybdwizrd - Virus TI Demo #9

YouTube via keybdwizrd. via Ivan.

You can find all vids posted here.

"Some more favorite patches on the Access Virus TI Polar synthesizer."
I haven't seen any new vids from keybrdwizrd in a while. I hope more will come. He recently created some play lists featuring his various synth vids here.

Proteus 2500

YouTube via troublezz78. via Ivan
"Petite démo du fameux proteus 2500"

ROLAND XV5080 DVD: Patch Mode

YouTube via skingsdoc. via Ivan
"Setting up Patches (sounds)"

ENSONIQ SD-1 Demo - "Palette"

YouTube via jamesbooty
""$D-1 PALETTE" is one of the demos included on the sequencer OS disk with the ENSONIQ SD-1 32 voice synthesizer. The song is comprised of 18 sequences.

The opening sequence features the "WIDEPUNCH" and "RUDE-GUITAR" patches. Later we hear "PEDAL-STEEL" and "HARMONICA" and a jazz sequence with "VIBROPHONE" and "ACOUSTIBASS" patches. Following this are some synth patches including "ASCENSION" "NU-MEANING" "OMNIVERSE" "ELEMENTS" and "SD1-PAD" and then the song concludes with a sequence making use of various orchestral patches.

The SD-1 contains two permanent ROM banks of sound programs or "patches" and a third RAM bank into which programs could be loaded from disk. Unlike some demos where patches programmed specifically for the demo are loaded into RAM, this "Palette" demo uses the default "SD1-INTERNAL" RAM patch set.

The sequences that are used in this song are labeled "-A-" through "-S-" and the song steps are A, C, D, E, Q, P, S, R, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O. Interestingly, a sequence labeled "-B-" which shows off more of the "RUDE-GUITAR" patch is loaded into the sequence banks but is not included in the song steps."

ENSONIQ MR-61

YouTube via jamesbooty. via Ivan
"A quick run through a few sounds on the ENSONIQ MR-61 synth"

Ensoniq Mirage demo

YouTube via meastempo
"Kevin Saunderson used the Mirage for the Inner City's Good life, original factory samples from ensoniq"

ensoniq Fizmo

YouTube via utapanex. via Ivan.

ensoniq Fizmo 2

Hartmann Neuron Synth

YouTube via PRColacino. via Ivan "Neural network based." Also see this video.

CHROMA POLARIS SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

Roland Fantom-XR 128-Voice Rack Synth/Sampler

via this auction

"General Description
Absolute Power to Fuel Your Creativity!
The Fantom-XR brings powerful sampling and synthesis to a convenient 1U rack module. With room for over 1GB of sounds, this affordable module sets a new standard for expandability. The 128MB internal wave ROM includes expressive new Patches like an 88-key split piano, plus room for six SRX expansions. Full-blown user sampling is also supported, along with .WAV/AIFF compatibility for loading samples via USB. And with PC Card storage, the Fantom-XR makes backing up data quick and easy.

CLICK FOR MORE »

Moog Prodigy (Ebay item 250599405968 ) 1 - Presets Video

Moog Prodigy (Ebay item 250599405968 ) 1

YouTube via ggibson1968

via this auction. pics here.

Note the Prodigy does not have any patch memory. These are samples of the patch sheet presets.

CLICK FOR MORE »

VINTAGE ULTIMATE PERCUSSION DRUM SYNTH

via this auction

"ULTIMATE PERCUSSION K2-X SUPER ANALOGUE

SYTHESISER SYSTEM FOM THE 1980'S DRUM"

CLICK FOR MORE »

crumar

YouTube via respeto2006. via this auction

Sounds like....

Come Dancing - The Kinks

YouTube via Elconquistador69too

via this auction
"Polyphonically play analog brass, piano, clavichord, cello, violin and bass sounds using this hip vintage keyboard from the 70s. This keyboard offers split capability - you can play 1 sound or a combination of sounds on the lower 1/2 and another on the upper 1/2 of the keyboard. We love the string and brass sounds this thing makes. You probably will too... "

Nova Musik on Twitter

http://twitter.com/novamusik
http://novamusik.com/

Kanye West Meets Braska at MIDIBox.org

via SynthFrog, via MIDIBox.

Update via loneraver in the comments: Yo Dawg, a DX7 below. via http://yodawgpics.com/

I also added a synth memes label. I found three lol cats. If you know of others, send them in.

Update via R.A. Isle: Synth Cat with a White ARP Odyssey from what you see when you die (do click it)

Update: two more from Machinate in the comments: Bernie of Aliens Project and Jan Hammer.

BTW, don't mess with Santa (via Mic on Facebook)

CLICK FOR MORE »

IMG_1604

flickr by jimmy now lives in sun city

Note the keyboard-less Sequential Circuits Pro-One x 2.

MIDIVOX BUILD

flickr set by Collin Mel
(click for more)

narbotic.com/kits/midivox/

steampunk tracing

Roland D-50 TVF: 3 TVF configurations for E-guitar patch.

YouTube via TheSynthFreq
"Hi. :) This is a short video example of 3 TVF configurations to make an E-guitar patch. The patch I made for D-50 is close to the lead sound that I wrote for the Alpha Juno-1, although it is a little thinner sounding. The Alpha Juno-1 has a very warm VCF/VCA so it is going to have a little different texture to it. I discuss some information about the TVF, Time and Levels in the TVF with attention to T2 settings. I am not a great presenter,and I talk too fast, but I hope this info makes sense and doesn't cause more confusion than necessary! :) LOL
This E-guitar patch uses 3 of the 4 oscillators and can be configured in 3 ways, 1 where the time and the effect is dependent of the time setting (T2) in the TVF, 2 where the velocity (TVF -WG PW velocity = +/- 0-7) is in effect or 3 where no velocity or time is specified, and there is no "evolution" to the sound over time.
Please enjoy!
:) TSF"

SCI Prophet VS + Roland Juno-60

YouTube via retrosound72

"vintage synth demo by RetroSound

'Die Spirale'

arpeggio: Roland Juno-60 internal arpeggiator
analog strings, brass and VS choir: SCI Prophet VS"

Home of the Sinuses

YouTube via snipz
"Used all but 3 patch cords for this! Nearly all my modules too with drums coming from a Boss DR220e being clocked by the A155. Sound of Shadows feedback level modulated by an MFB dual LFO. Hertz Donut, AFG, RS95 and Z3000 provide the sounds. Maths, MFB dual ADSR provide envelopes. A152 switches sequences from Z8000. Vulcan+Mindmeld modulating an A108, A101 and Polivoks filters. Few more bits going on but you get the idea.
The SoS gives it that dubtastic sound...gotta love that module!"

Savin the Yamaha CS-80 (6) SH Sample and Hold Module

YouTube via gavincurtis
"A series of videos showing the ground up restoration of my ailing CS-80. Working CS-80's are playing music on borrowed time as their 70's era MOS, armadda's of deteriorating digital ICs and leaky electrolytic capacitors take their toll on these grand machines. This video covers restoration of the SH (sample and hold) control board. Parts used in each video are available in kits on ebay. Each kit covers a particular module in the CS-80 so other people can restore their vintage synth. Music is a CS-80 is from the great animated "Starchaser" movie soundtrack."

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Search MATRIXSYNTH

Useful Links