The final four modules for my Mattson Mini Modular arrived today. This is production prototype #1. You can see what it originally looked like, shy the four final modules, in this post. I was a little reluctant in adding the last four modules for nostalgia's sake, but I can always take them out when I get a new cab. :) That and I really needed the two extra 4x2 buffers, CV mixer and Utility 1. I also think it looks, really, really nice full. It looks complete and marks a milestone for me. These images really don't do it justice. I need an SLR and better lighting. Sometime this year... Anyway, thank you George!
BTW, don't miss the last page in this month's Keyboard magazine. It's a full page on Billy Corgan's Ichabod. If you don't know what Ichabod is, click on this Ichabod label link and scroll for tons of posts.
And remember, you don't need to build a full modular system if/when you want to get started - see this post on why.
"Our song "Chicken on the Rocks" is used on an episode of "South Park"! What is the world coming to???
Hey all, The Comedy Central TV show "South Park" may be pretty crass and tasteless to some (including me), but they did have the good taste to use about 30 seconds from my 2006 track, "Chicken on the Rocks," recorded with my pal, Jean-Jacques Perrey.
The episode was officially first aired on March 31st, 2010, and is now archived here:
Our song is behind dialogue between 13:35 and 13:58.
WARNING! The subject matter is not for kids, or my dad - the retired Baptist minister!
The show has never been one of my personal favorites, but I seem to like it a whole lot better when they're paying a nice chunk of cash to use a song of ours!
That's a combo of my my synthesizer playing and Jean-Jacques' Ondioline on the track, recorded here in my studio in 2006!
YouTube via ealdrett — April 01, 2010 — BTW, if you like alternative music in general, check out ealdrett's YouTube Channel, some great blasts from the past and newer stuff as well. I still need to parse it for synth vids. Roland SH-101 keytar.
"This pack contains 5 multi sampled synthesiser patches taken from the Korg R3 synthesiser. Each patch has been pre-loaded into reasons NNXT sampler and ready to play. All sounds were made from scratch. [No factory presets are used]
The multi sample files [.WAV] are also included so that the sounds can be loaded up into a sampler your own choice."
"New Media Geekz is proud to present dPad, created by Jason C Martin & Stu Helm in under 7 days. dPad is a fully touch driven drum sequencer for the iPad.
* Coming in future versions *
- Different drum sound packs via In-App-Purchase
- Ability to add your own drum sound packs
- Left-handed-mode
- Sequence save & load
- Recording"
via jeff of Be sure to see the rest of CustomSynth:
"i have made a few Jupiter 8 replacement end panel sets , anodised in aluminium , similar to the original , i had to make a few sets to make up a minimum order for a restoration project i was working on , anyone want a set let me know i have 6 sets @ £125 + shipping ,
YouTube via musotalk — April 01, 2010 — Video in High Quality auf http://www.musotalk.tv
Das sagt der Hersteller: Easy to use like a groove machine, powerful like the latest computer technology, and empowered by the versatility of plugins. Today the Rhizome is the only box combining samplers, mixing desk, sequencers and synthesizers, totally open and compatible with VSTs.
Unsere Meinung ist: Läuft auf Windows XP mit RME Audiohardware und soll auch Cubase steuern können. Ich finde das Konzept etwas unklar. Wir haben die ersten Protoypen gesehen und bleiben gespannt auf mehr.
YouTube via RustyNex — April 01, 2010 — this is my arduino based sync thing. it can basically sync just about anything to anything else.
it can sync anything that can make a tempo, either from midi or just from sound, or in this case the sync clock from LSDJ on my gameboy,
and then it can use that to effect something else, either by changing the speed of the internal clock, or interrupting the audio stream.
it has various controls that can control the timing and duty cycle as well as the rise and fall of the wave form.
the grey gameboy is modifying the CPU timing in the black gameboy based on the clock output from LSDJ, it controls the rise and fall in the wave form. the black gameboy has been setup just to create a drone sound.
YouTube via graal7 — April 01, 2010 — improvisation of a song inspirated by oxygene 5 and drums of magnetics fields. minimoog voyager limited edition 50th. nordwave laser color 250mw
YouTube via macbethsynthesizers — April 01, 2010 — This is just a short video demonstrating a basic patch and control of the MacBeth Mk1 Voltage Controlled Oscillator prototypes- more to follow shortly!
"Korg’s ELECTRIBE·R has been coveted by dance musicians for ten years running. Today, this indispensible instrument has been reborn as a dedicated iPad app – the KORG iELECTRIBE virtual analog beatbox!
The regular price is US$ 19.99; a special introductory price of US$ 9.99 is being offered until June 30, 2010.
With the iELECTRIBE, sound creation is easy, fun and intuitive – just as on a vintage analog synthesizer. Simply choose a part (or sound) and touch the 16-step sequencer to quickly build a groove. This easy-to-use interface combines forces with the iPad’s 9.7” multi touch display to offer an intuitive "hardware" feel, sure to inspire and captivate the imagination of any user.
The iELECTRIBE faithfully recreates the historic ELECTRIBE·R’s entire sound engine and sequencer capabilities. In addition, it provides advanced Motion Sequencing, eight supercharged effect types, plus 64 new preset patterns that instantly allow the user to create music in a wide variety of dance and electronic music styles. Get started today!
[Specifications]
Sound Engine:
- Analog Synthesizer Modeling; PCM Samples; Virtual Valve Force Tube Modeling
Instrument Voices (Parts):
- 8 Total: 4 percussion synthesizer parts; 4 PCM synthesizer parts
Effect Section:
- Master Effect: Assignable per step/per part
- 8 Effect Types: Short Delay, BPM Sync Delay, Grain Shifter, Reverb, Chorus/Flanger, Filter, Talking Modulator, Decimator
Sequencer Section:
- Patterns: 64 steps maximum per part, Motion Sequencing can memorize all knob motions in a pattern
- Tempo: 20-300BPM (with Tap tempo and Swing function), Pattern-set function
Memory patterns:
- 160 Total: 32 preset patterns x 2 banks; 32 basic patterns x 1 bank; 32 blank patterns x 2 banksKorg’s ELECTRIBE·R has been coveted by dance musicians for ten years running. Today, this indispensible instrument has been reborn as a dedicated iPad app – the KORG iELECTRIBE virtual analog beatbox!
The regular price is US$ 19.99; a special introductory price of US$ 9.99 is being offered until June 30, 2010.
Update:
KORG iELECTRIBE for iPad : Preview Video
YouTube via KORGINC — April 02, 2010 —
"ELECTRIBE・Rの音源とシーケンサーを完全移植した、世界初のiPad専用インストゥルメント「KORG iELECTRIBE for iPad」のプレビュー・ムービーです。即戦力のプリセット・パターン、パワーアップしたマスター・エフェクトなどをご紹介します。
Googlish:
"Ported ELECTRIBE · R sequencer with full sound, the world's first dedicated instrument iPad "KORG iELECTRIBE for iPad" is a movie preview. Ready preset patterns, and introduce a powerful master effects.
※ The specifications and actual product may vary in appearance."
Utställning Galleri Oro, Göreborg
9 - 16 Oktober 2009
Installation, Funna & återvunna material."
"It's a mechanical installation. Hand build out of found and recycled materials.
It was showed at Gallery ORO in Gothenburg Sweden (http://www.orosmoment.com/) in October last
year. It's made by Swedish artist duo Erik Nilsson & Peter Kädergård."
"The RuinWesen Special-izer is a highly sophisticated audio plugin developed for situations when you require that special something for your mix. The Special-izer is an extremely easy to use effect with three controls for 'Sparkle', 'Wow' and 'Character'. These parameters use highly tuned algorithms created over years of research and development. When your clients demand that ever elusive character, turn to the Special-izer to provide just that. Tweak one of the three parameters and watch their faces light up after a thoughtful, chin stroking moment. That perfect mix has been achieved."
BTW, don't miss the last page in this month's Keyboard magazine. It's a full page on Billy Corgan's Ichabod. If you don't know what Ichabod is, click on this Ichabod label link and scroll for tons of posts. 
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