MATRIXSYNTH: Saturday, July 10, 2010

Saturday, July 10, 2010

R.I.P. Tali

Tali and Serge

The coolest of the synth cats has passed away. I had the great fortune to meet Tali on several occasions. It pains me to think she is gone. She was the coolest, sweetest cat I ever met, with the most loving, caring friends. Tali is pure magic. I will miss her deeply. via Carbon111

Update: some more pics of Tali (Circle Cat) and kind words on Harmony Central here.

Serge is Cool for Cats

Tali and MMM

Tali and Carbon111

Roland TR-808 T-Shirt by The Dole Shirt

Some pics of my recently received Roland TR-808 T-Shirt from The Dole Shirt. You might remember it from this video. I have to say, this T is pretty nice. It's a standard Gildan cotton T. I'll see how the print holds up over time, it does look great. I like the Dole Shirt logo on the back - it's not too large, about the size of the bottom of a beer bottle.

ds-10 plus dual mode play (7).wmv

YouTube via nununu0083 | July 10, 2010

"難産だった・・・。"

RainyWay 3 live cut#1112E4D.mov

YouTube via kirk95 | July 10, 2010

Update:

RainyWay

kirk95 | July 10, 2010

"This tune features 2 Monomes, a Launchpad (emulating a 3rd Monome), Ableton Live and my Nocaster. Also used a bunch of the SoundToys plugins.

More Music Here - http://soundcloud.com/davidhenderson"

PoesBoes Fitting a Roland PG-800 with a New Microcontroller

"With this modification the original processor is replaced and C11 of the reset circuit is removed (although not really needed) and the uPD7001C is removed."

You'll find the full details on PoesBoes.

via bauke

PG-800 Control Board schematic below.

KORG RK100 White

via this auction

Note the frame/case is wood, not plastic on these.

KORG RK100 Black

via this auction

KORG MS10

via this auction

Lightfoot Labs: Goatkeeper3 (color variants)

flickr by Analogue Haven

via Analogue Haven where you'll find some samples.

"goatkeeper 3 is an all analog signal path, digitally controlled tremolo. it's unique sound is due it's analog vca (voltage controlled amplifier) and highly customizable waveforms. six of the eleven waveforms are standard; the other five can be created and saved using the waveform recorder function. either goatkeeper's depth knob or the expression/cv input can be used as the source for waveform recording. a four step sequencer multiplies the lfo's rate by either 1,2,3,4,6,8, or 16. a step can also be set to full amplitude or minimum amplitude. the random setting will select between 1 through 16 or minimum amplitude. lfo rate is set by tap tempo (requiring two or more taps), the expression/cv input, or external sync input.

features:
capable of completely unique sounds as well as standard tremolo

advanced lfo
four step sequencer
skip a step by setting it to ">>"
set the step to multiply the speed by 2,3,4,6,8,16
set the step to minimum or maximum amplitude
set the step to random, selecting between 1 through 16 ro minimum amplitude
waveform recorder function - draw an arbitrary waveform
six preset waveforms and five slots for user drawn waveforms

tap tempo speed control
set tempo duration from approximately 250 msec to 6 seconds
the resulting speed can then be multiplied by up to 16 times using the sequencer knobs

either the depth knob or expression/cv input is used to "draw" the waveform when in waveform record mode
expression/cv input for control over lfo rate
external sync input - syncs goatkeeper to an audio click track
100% analog signal path
relay bypass"

Synthesis Technology: E560 Deflector Shield

"Render of the next Synthesis Technology Euro module. Features:

a) 14HP wide (same as E340/E350)
b) positive/negative shifted audio outputs
c) 48KHz, 16-bit audio path (DVD quality)
d) voltage controlled everything
e) exclusive MORPH MOD feature - variable moduation waveshaper (8 different waves, from sine, to saw to pink noise) allows 100s of unique and bizarre effects. Uses 'smoothing' algorithm from E350
f) 3 modules in 1: Ring Mod, Frequency Shifter, Phase Shifter

Ship date: August 1. Will post audio demos ~ 3 weeks when prototype code is operational. Price target under $349 but it is not firm yet."

Play Hard Times by The Human League - hours of fun

YouTube via totaltwit | July 10, 2010

"I show you how to play Hard Times by The Human League using my Ensoniq EPS16+ sampler. Once you have these parts you'll be able to play and rearrange the track to your hearts desire. So I need to hear a thousand remixes of Hard Times. Get ya synth out boys!"

Trying out Ableton

YouTube via Knarkdisco | July 10, 2010

"Trying to kick ass with [D16 Group] Phoscyon and Nepheton. A bit harder than ReBirth."

The Comet (Dance / Techno) DJ Galactic with Koass Pad 3

YouTube via djgalactic | July 10, 2010

"Koass Pad 3 + Roland MC 909 + Korg EMX-1
DJ Galactic, new song Comet (Dance / Techno)
http//www.djgalactic.com
DJ Galactic All Right Reserved 2010"

1Song1Week1Year - Week28 - Wave

YouTube via DJDJSMusic | July 10, 2010

"Week 28 in my project to write one new song each week for the year 2010.
When I started this project to write one new song each week I hadn't planned to use my Tenroi-On for each week's song, but I find it easer to coordinate all the elements of a song using the Tenori-On than using a DAW/Tracker. When I start to work on my computer I get lost very quickly with too many possibilities. Maybe it's having a physical instrument in my hands, rather than the 101 VSTs on my PC, that helps concentrate my mind."

Fairfield Circuitry - Randy's Revenge

YouTube via xtimehascomex | July 10, 2010

"http://www.myspace.com/time..."

Los Angeles Synth Meet Today!

via 3vcos and Tim J:

"We are holding another Synth Meet today in Los angeles.
Full details here:
http://www.3amnoise.net/synthmeet/synthmeet07-10.html

More info here:
http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5399

A quick video from the last meet showing a lot of the different displays:"

YouTube via thisfear | April 03, 2010

"A rough drive-by shooting at the Synth-DIY analog/digital synthesizer gathering in Sante Fe Springs, CA. See the Synth-DIY mailing list and the Analogue-Heaven mailing list for more info. If you see yourself here, (a) sorry for the vid quality, (b) please make a comment so others can find you."

MATRIXSYNTH T Spotted

Loscha and a "Cremona Dvorak 1/2 size double bass. Made in Czechoslovakia. w/gig bag"

Also added to this post.

Check out the dudes face expression behind Loscha.

Voice to Spirit : Studio Session 05

YouTube via voicetospirit | July 05, 2010
More vids here
"Our fifth studio session. We focus this video on some of the piano parts involved and the use of the Commodore 64 running the the synthesizers.com modular. There is also a comparison between a previous version of the song to the current.

Some gear used: Alesis Q6.1, Commodore 64 circuit bent, Synthesizers.com Modular

Please stay tuned for our weekly videos, where we take the video camera into the studio to show you some of our creative processes for our upcoming album. For more info on Voice to Spirit please visit our web site http://www.voicetospiritmusic.com/."

Bugbrand Modular Go !

YouTube via opsysbug | July 09, 2010

"Bugbrand Modular synthesizer #5 with MakeNoise Maths module."

Modular Dirty Pig

opsysbug | July 09, 2010

"Oink oink whatever
WMD and Swash"

Bugbrand Modular Hiss CTL #3

opsysbug | July 09, 2010

"Bugbrand Modular synthesizer CTL Touch Control #3"

Bugbrand Modular CTL #4

opsysbug | July 09, 2010

"Bugbrand Modular synthesizer CTL Touch Control #4"

JValer Live (Machinedrum Liveset) - 7/07/2010 - Part 1-4

JustinValer | July 08, 2010

"Full set available here:

http://soundcloud.com/justinvaler/jva...

Gear Used:

Elektron Machinedrum SPS-1 UW MK2+
Davesmith Tetra
MFB Synth 2
RuinWesen Minicommand.

Recorded directly from the stereo outputs of the Machinedrum. All sequencing, mixing and mastering occurs in the machinedrum. No external processing or effects"

Abstract Data Kicker - Low Frequency Percussion Synth

YouTube via abstractjuz | July 09, 2010

"Every sound in this demo is from Kicker. The track was recorded using 8 separate overdubs and some live tweaking. There are no effects and the only post-processing is a Limiter on the Master Output.

Features:

• 100% Analog
• 2 independent sine-wave oscillators
• Punch switch for high-impact hits
• Capable of very low frequencies
• Attack switch & Envelope Decay control
• Triggers via line-level Audio & CV Pulse
• Chrome-plated case & pro hardware
• Limited edition run

Available July 2010
http://www.abstractdata.biz"

Yamaha YPT-400 Episode 1 - Benny Hill

YouTube via SynthManiaDotCom | July 09, 2010

"I use the Yamaha YPT-400 arranger keyboard to recreate the themes heard on the classic "Benny Hill Show". The Yamaha YPT-400 is also known as the Yamaha PSR-E403 (same keyboard, different color) and was produced in 2006."

jg moog.mov

YouTube via zackdagoba | July 09, 2010

"jg plays along to the linn lm1 on the moog modular and synthesizers.com"

colors of the distortion

YouTube via DrOctave1 | July 09, 2010

"a grungy lil patch i slapped together for the abrasive sounding lovers"

First Steiner Synthasystem Panels Are In

via Analogue Realities

"I got the first batch of panels for the power supplies. They look great. The Steiner logo is smooth and just the way I want it. I'll be able to assemble one of these, too and make sure it all fits right in the Schroff racks I have."

Skull Etching

Skull Etching from Dirty Electronics on Vimeo.

"The Skull Etching combines etched artwork and electronics into a unique touch instrument. The electronics for the instrument utilise just one integrated circuit (IC), yet the instrument features two oscillators, distortion, feedback network, filter and interference/hum/radio. Touch the skulls to play the instrument!"