RIP Keith Barr - Founder of Alesis and MXR

Sad news sent my way via Michelle Moog-Koussa of The Bob Moog Foundation.

via wikipedia on Alesis:

"Alesis Studio Electronics was founded in 1980 by Keith Barr (who co-founded MXR) in Hollywood, California. Sadly, Mr. Barr is reported to have passed away of natural causes on August 24, 2010 at age 61."

Condolences to his friends and family. 61 is too young.

image and the following via Spin Semiconductor
"Keith Barr is the president of Spin Semiconductor, and an avid electronics engineer. Keith has been designing products, primarily for the audio industry. He founded MXR Innovations in 1973, and later, Alesis Corp in 1984. His experience began with tube circuits (when transistors were not available), building amplifiers and radios.

Although an analog engineer at heart, he designs computer architectures, the most recent of which is the FV-1 processor (Spin's first product). Keith sees ASIC design as the next step in electronics engineering, and designs all of his circuits from the bottom up, from the transistor level."

He authored ASIC Design in the Silicon Sandbox: A Complete Guide to Building Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits.

Update: Keith Barr was the man that made the Andromeda A6 possible. See this post for some history.

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Merry & Doepfer III

flickr by Ran Kirlian
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"Merry enjoys the Vulcan Modulations"

LFO Expander for Synthesizers

http://www.lfo-expander.com/

"features:

- external analog LFO processor

- generates an LFO and bend signal that can be mixed together

- LFO and bends controlled by hand, by foot pedal (active/passive) or by control-voltage

- for Moog minimoog, Yamaha CS80, CS60, CS50, ARP 2600 and all other synthesizers having external inputs for vco, vcf or vca control.

- LFO depth and rate can be controlled at the same time by one single movement !

- adds vibrato, wah-wah, tremolo, pitch bends or other modulations to your synthesizer

- allows mixing of a sequencer-cv with your synth’s keyboard-cv so you can transpose sequences in real-time

- allows attenuation and mixing of cv’s. Control the filter cut-off frequency of your ARP 2600 with a knob that’s just in front of you or add variable keyboard-tracking to your ARP 2600 !

- fits on top of your ARP 2600 keyboard, minimoog keyboard etc.

- LFO range from 0,2 Hz up to 275Hz

- selectable triangle- or square waveform

- runs on batteries (2x 9V) or dc-transformer"
see http://www.lfo-expander.com/ for more details.

DJTT Midifighter Contest May 2010 (Winning Entry)

YouTube via distracteddispatches | May 12, 2010

"UPDATE: This Launchpad mapping for Traktor (TSI) and a PDF explaining it can be downloaded here: http://www.mediafire.com/?jyymxbmdt2j

This is the winning entry for DJ Tech Tools Midifighter contest. Thanks DJ Tech Tools and Ean Golden for the free Midifighter!!!! Other winning videos can be viewed here: http://www.djtechtools.com/2010/05/20...

I'm using a Novation Launchpad with Traktor Pro 1.2.4. and juggling the cue points freestyle w/ quantization off and play off. For music, I'm using the tracks specified in these contest rules: http://www.djtechtools.com/2010/04/18...

Just to explain the Launchpad mapping, it's divided into four decks. Each deck takes up a quarter of the Launchpad (4 buttons by 4 buttons). Each deck also has 8 illuminated cue points. It's not the best set up for cue point juggling but it works for other stuff. You can download the mapping and a PDF explaining it here: http://www.mediafire.com/?jyymxbmdt2j

I want to win a Midifighter because I love this concept of cue point juggling but the Launchpad keys are sticky and not really suited for the kind of crazy routines I imagine you could do with real arcade buttons. Thanks for the motivation to make a video and a chance to participate in this contest, DJ Tech Tools!"

Flight of the Concords

via FFFFOUND!

Casio AZ-1 keytar

DIY Doepfer and Analogue Systems Eurorack Modular

via macumbista. Click the image for the super size shot.

The system contains the following modules were are for sale:

Still available as of 16 July 2010:
Doepfer A-100P6 Suitcase 220V EUR 370 /75% = EUR 277.50
Doepfer A-175 Voltage Inverter EUR 45 / 75% = EUR 33.75
Doepfer A-135 Voltage Controlled Mixer EUR 120 / 75% = EUR 90
Doepfer A-138 Mixer (exp) EUR 45 / 75% = EUR 33.75

Added 16 July 2010:
Doepfer A-199 Spring Reverb (module only without tank, RCA jacks added to faceplate of module to allow tank to be kept outside case)
EUR 60 / 75% = EUR 45 RESERVED
Doepfer A-174-1 Joy-Stick (spring removed, stiff enough to hold its place)
EUR 75 / 75% = EUR 56.25 RESERVED
Doepfer A-136 Distortion/Waveshaper (broken trace on PCB repaired by hand, fully functional)
EUR 60 / 50% = EUR 30
Analogue Systems RS-40 Noise / Sample & Hold / Clock
EUR 139 / 75% = EUR 104.25
Analogue Systems RS-30 Frequency To Voltage Converter
EUR 115 / 75% = EUR 86.25

Added 25 August 2010:
Doepfer A-128 Fixed Filter Bank EUR 160 / 75% = EUR 120
Doepfer A-198 TRC Trautonium Ribbon Controller (module only, you will need to buy or make the ribbon controller yourself)
EUR 70 / 75% = EUR 52.50
Dual Lag Processor (DIY module, same as Livewire Dual Bissel Generator, retail EUR 179) EUR 40 RESERVED
Dual Lag Processor (DIY module, same as Livewire Dual Bissel Generator, retail EUR 179) EUR 40 RESERVED
Dual Tonepad Rebote Delay (DIY module, analog-sounding digital delay) EUR 40 RESERVED
Dual Tonepad Rebote Delay (DIY module, analog-sounding digital delay) EUR 40 RESERVED

Not Pictured:

Doepfer Pocket Control 16 knob MIDI controller, early version with black/blue paint and yellow lettering EUR 30
Assortment of Patch Cables 11 x 25cm (black), 7 x 50cm (gray), 9 x 75cm (red) EUR 12/EUR 0.50 each with module order
Blank Aluminum Panels (2mm thick, 128.5mm/3U high, undrilled, finished on one side with plastic protective film, good for use as blank panels or for DIY projects)
—9 x 4 HP (20mm) wide EUR 0.50
—12 x 8 HP (40.3mm) wide EUR 1.00
—10 x 12 HP (60.6mm) wide EUR 1.50

This Eurorack system is located in Berlin, Germany. All modules are in perfect condition unless noted, and all modules are fully functional. Prices do not include shipping, I will send a quote for that once we have agreed on what you would like to buy..." See macumbista for further details including contact info.

the squarewave parade teaspoonSLIGHT

6 up for auction at the squarewave parade here.

"the teaspoonSLIGHT is a handheld window sampler. controls include: input gain, course and fine sample size, wetness and output volume. toggles allow for time / pitch modulation and playback hold. the set of internal controls feature tilt disable, gain extension, aux input conversion and self oscillation. the input / pre will accept a range of sources from direct guitar input to lower synth level. the aux input allows for remote control over sample playback and will work with either a voltage source or a common sustain pedal. you can also trigger playback via the internal tilt switch. essentially a light version of the CAS"

Vince Clarke Analogue Monologues

Looks like Vince Clarke will be showcasing videos of synths. You can find the first one on the Sequential Circuits Pro-One here.

"The Analogue Monologues is a new series of mini video documentaries. In each webisode Vince talks about one his analogue synths and explains where the on/off switch is. This series proves, once and for all, that he really doesn't know much about anything (a must see!)."

Relaunch for Novation Launchpad

YouTube via deludedrich | May 29, 2010

"Video showing Relaunch V0.01 working as a Launchpad to ReDrum interface. Go to www.deluded.co.uk for more details.."

relaunch teaser

deludedrich | August 14, 2010

"Playing around with relaunch - note that the music was overlaid afterwards, and not quite in sync.
All sounds and effects except pad chord on keyboard was done using launchpad & relaunch.
Drum beat done using 'live' mode, but not shown.
Public beta soon :)"

RelaunchSlides.mp4

deludedrich | August 24, 2010

"Relaunch B4 in instrument mode doing filter slides"

RelaunchMixer.mp4

deludedrich | August 24, 2010

"Relaunch B4 in mixer mode - playing The Baguettes demo song."

myVST Demo: DSK TechSynth

myVST Demo: DSK TechSynth from myVST on Vimeo.

More VST on: myvst.com/

Ableton Live, Novation Launchpad- Progtronica: Candle that Burns at Both Ends (live mix with drums)

Ableton Live, Novation Launchpad- Progtronica: Candle that Burns at Both Ends (live mix with drums) from Nigel Sifantus on Vimeo.

"'Candle that Burns at Both Ends' a live Progtronica deep dark house performance using Ableton Live, the Novation Launchpad, Roland V-Drums performed by producer/drummer Nigel Sifantus. This track was inspired by the last 2 crazy weeks involving Vegas, crazy behavior, and lack of sleep. All tracks are mixed live and played while layering live digital drums."
http://www.nigelsifantus.com/

Korg Monopoly detalj

flickr by rockheim
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4:01a.m Productions Lab

flickr by Ross Ratajczyk

"This is where the magic happens baby."

Mopho in Space

YouTube via TimeAttendant | September 02, 2009

"Space is the place. The super sounds of the Dave Smith Mopho, no keyboard required. Play it like a modular, it's better that way."
Mophos on Ebay

Testing the mopho keyboard!

YouTube via Vibesongs | June 12, 2010

"Here im checking out the mopho keyboard version with some of my moogerfooger boxes!!"

Machinedrum UW MKII + MonoMachine MKII + KP3

YouTube via lampeo | August 25, 2010

"Electronic Ex. 07032010-Machinedrum UW MKll+Monomachine MKII+KP3 recorded strait to a Zoom H2
I sampled my hand percussion via Ram Machines...Then made some beats :-)"

ether^ra LIGHTSUMMITNIGHT

YouTube via potterpaint2000 | August 25, 2010

"an improv, live and looped, featuring VTOL synths, a Korg MS20, a Critter and Guitari Pocket Piano and some FX. http://etherra.blogspot.com"

Mopho Keyboard G Funk Track

YouTube via bizmarkie507 | August 25, 2010

"Heres a new track using the Mopho Keyboard I bought in May. Used it for the bass line. Just tryin to give more examples of how great of a sounding mono synth she is. Juno and Mc303 were the other instruments used."

Update:

Chrissy's got a Girlfriend - MoPho Keyboard

bizmarkie507 | August 25, 2010

"the lead hook in the track is the MoPho Keyboard. Undoctored. it rips that hard."
Mophos on Ebay

Some swedish pop on the Yamaha organ

YouTube via organfairy | August 25, 2010

"I have had some problems finding out how to play this melody by the Cardigans. The chords in the chorus are somewhat odd. But after consulting several guitar tab pages I found the chords that most interpreters are agreeing on and this is how I did it.

I used the Yamaha HE-8 organ for the melody and the Elka EP-8 for the characteristic organ riff. The Kawai keyboard also played a small part in the arrangement."

Sometimes I Pretend I'm M83

YouTube via spoonster12 | May 17, 2010

"Random BIG drone on the Odyssey 2813 and OB-Xa."

Arp Odyssey 2800 - black/gold

YouTube via spoonster12 | August 23, 2010
via this auction

via this auction

ARP Odyssey MK3

via this auction

"comes with the original manuals including several original ARP books on synthesiser programming and the service manual... there's a missing fader cap (portamento) and an extra hole for a MIDI jack in the back panel. This has now been replaced by a jack socket for VCF CV In."

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ARP AVATAR

via this auction

Note the Hex Fuzz and Hex Preamp boxes on the bottom left are clear on this one. If you do search for Arp Avatar auction here, you will see most are solid orange. Anyone know more about this model? I thought I posted it already, but can't seem to find it.

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Korg MS20 Including Schematics, Manuals and Setting Examples

via this auction

Note the following documents are from the seller. You can check the seller's listings here or contact the seller on Ebay. Do not contact me.

"includes Schematics, Manuals and Setting Examples... My 75-page Information Packet is the definitive collection of MS-20 documentation. It includes a photocopy of the hard to find Service Manual that tells you exactly how to align keyboard intonation. It contains physical and schematic drawings of the entire instrument, a complete parts list, and circuit board layouts in case you have to repair something. As a musician/engineer, I wanted ALL the paperwork, so I schmoozed copies out of the factory guys. The Owner's Manuals are first generation copies and include many notes and hand-written custom voicings I developed. The Service Manual was already a copy when I got it from the Korg repair shop. Since 1999, I have sold over 300 sets of these documents to buyers around the world... Im including a copy of the original Owner's Manual which has all the basics, like a block diagram and signal flow chart, patching tricks, and many basic sound patches. It also has a scary looking "CAUTION" warning you to never, EVER open those secret rubber plugs!

There's a 30-page Setting Examples manual, with lots of instrumental and effects patches ... many of my own design, including SFX like endless wind, surf, distant trains, dive bombers, earthquakes, explosions, helicopters, lazers, and UFO's.

There are tricks for using the External Signal Processor, so you can plug in your guitar or microphone and create control voltages which in turn control the synth. Remember: the MS-20 was designed by Yasuhiko Mori, who also created the famed Vocoder! Very cool effects!

A Supplemental ESP Manual elaborates on pitch to voltage and expression pedal control. As an engineer, I often used my Korg like a broad-band signal generator for machine setup, creating tones from 20 to 12 kHz ... so there are patches for that too.

And there's that hard to find Service Manual with the crucial VCO Alignment Procedure ... the "secret" process that lets you pop open those rubber plugs without fear. You'll never get caught "playing in the cracks" again ... unless you really want to!"

Blue ROLAND SH-101

via this auction

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Moog Taurus II Bass Synth

via this auction

"Moog Taurus II serial number 1710 on both pedal board and control unit."

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ARP 2600 Synthesizer

via this auction

"ARP 2600 synthesizer with 3604-P keyboard"

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The ARP 2600: Introduction (high quality)

YouTube via AutomaticGainsay | August 24, 2010

"Here is a higher quality version of the ARP 2600 introductory video."

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Steiner EVI synth

YouTube via electricmistress100 | August 24, 2010

Roland SH-1000 Demo Track by Ares Kalogeropoulos

YouTube via aresoltero | August 25, 2010

"All sounds are from the Roland SH-1000. This is a demo i've composed using just the SH-1000 and a software st.delay,reverb and sequencer.

Photography & Video Editing by me.

White noise is the key... :)"

TWO-TONE DUB SIREN by S-CAT

YouTube via PHONICPOTION | August 25, 2010
S-CAT on Ebay
"CIRCUIT BENT DUB SIREN BEING USED WITH A BEL BD-80 DIGITAL DELAY UNIT"

Underpassenger

YouTube via maertsemil | August 25, 2010

"Doepfer A-152 QMMG Wogglebug TipTop z8000 Z2040 ZorlonCannon A-199 OSC-02 Hertz Donut E340 Cloudgenerator 4ms RDC Vulcan Modulator Mindmeld"

Delta (Chipophone)

YouTube via lftkryo | August 25, 2010

"Title theme for the C64 game Delta, composed by Rob Hubbard in 1987, performed live on the Chipophone. The piece was heavily inspired by the final movement of the Koyaanisqatsi soundtrack which was composed by Philip Glass in 1982."

Delta - c64 - 1987

YouTube via pressfiretostart | November 22, 2007

"This video shows some of the highlights (and lowlights!) of Delta on the c64. Music is of course the Delta title theme by Rob Hubbard, which, like the in-game track, is heavily inspired by Philip Glass's music from Koyaanisqatsi.

Note: This video doesn't show anything from the last three stages cos I didn't get that far."

【リズミックス】うたうたい -rytmix version-【VOCALOID】

YouTube via tukurukoubou | August 25, 2010

"曲名【うたうたい -rytmix version-】
リズミックスサウンドコンテストエントリー曲です。
コンテストページ→http://www.arcsystemworks.jp/arcstyle/rytmix/contest.html

アピールテキスト：
オリジナルの曲のrytmixバージョンを作ってみました。
長くなったので、途中でsong切り替えを入れています。
rytmixの音はは録音した音をそのまま使用しています(エフェクタ未使用)
※VOCALOIDにはエフェクタを使用...というわけで、NG覚悟の応募です。
こんな使い方も出来るということで..."

Gakken sx-150 and diy sequencer

YouTube via noizetoyze | August 25, 2010

"Here is a clip of my nearly finished sequencer running a Gakken sx-150 that i got a week ago.
Sorry about sound and picture quality, all done on my trusty N95. Will put some better vids up when its all finished...."
Gakken SX-150 on Ebay

Pepe - KORG M1 MPC-00P Factory Presets Part 1/3

YouTube via wwwPepeMusicDE | August 25, 2010

"A demonstration of the 100 factory sound programs of the KORG M1.

I'm going to make further demo videos of all the other official KORG M1 program and PCM memory cards (MPC/MSC-01 to 16 and MPC-11 to 13 and the M1 EX factory presets.

I'm still searching for the PCM cards MSC-10 "Ethnic 1", MSC-13 "Ethnic 2" and MSC-15 "Drums 2". If you don't need yours anymore, please make me an offer! :o)

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Eine Demonstartion der 100 Werksdaten-Programme des KORG M1.

Ich werde in Zukunft noch weitere Demovideos von allen anderen offiziellen KORG M1 Programm- und PCM-Speicherkarten (MPC/MSC-01 bis 16 und MPC-11 bis 13 und den M1 EX Werksdaten) machen.

Ich bin noch immer auf der Suche nach den PCM-Karten MSC-10 "Ethnic 1", MSC-13 "Ethnic 2" und MSC-15 "Drums 2". Wenn ihr eure Karten nicht mehr braucht, macht mir doch bitte ein Angebot! :o)"

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Reason 5 Signature Patches

YouTube via PropellerheadSW | August 25, 2010

"We have expanded the Factory Sound Bank in Reason 5 to include Signature Patches, Rex Loops, and samples from some industry heavy hitters and straight up legends. You've now got a window into the experimental mind of Black Eyed Peas' Printz Board, the one-of-a-kind production tricks of Public Enemy's Hank Shocklee, and modern dance-floor primed kits from Adam Beyer/Carl Lekebusch and Sharooz Raoofi."

Acrobatics Alieno - Free VST synth - vstplanet.com

YouTube via vstplanet | August 25, 2010

"Acrobatics Alieno- Free VST synth http://www.vstplanet.com/Instruments/...
Developer: blank-media.it/acrobatics"

X0xio monotron Cv controlled nasty acid

YouTube via stylinghead | August 24, 2010

Roland MPU-101 MIDI/CV Interface

via this auction

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MOOG SATELLITE

via this auction