via Ken MacBeth on Facebook"This arrangement has got me thinking about the X-Factor synth that I have worked on over time..............might be a nice addition at NAMM! A scaled down model of course!"
Sunday, November 21, 2010
MacBeth Synthesizers Prototype Modular Keyboard
via Ken MacBeth on Facebook"This arrangement has got me thinking about the X-Factor synth that I have worked on over time..............might be a nice addition at NAMM! A scaled down model of course!"
Somatic Circuits VC-303 (TB-303) Modular BassSynth
via Somatic Circuits"Worlds first and only tb-303 synth module. 100% clone of the classic bassline synth in a modern
modular format. just like a 303 only modular.
all on board controls and in/out. high grade spring loaded jacks -3.5mm pcb mounted jacks to last a lifetime. low profile 2 board design for use within a mobile system. original n.o.s. transistors used. all transistors matched for a pure sound.
connections are:
VCO - 1v/oct Keyboard in , Frequency Modulation CV in and Glide 0-5v in.
VCF - Frequency Control CV in.
ENV- Envelope CV out , Gate 0-5v in.
VCA - Accent 0-5v in and Audio out.
controls are the 303 standard:Waveform Select - Saw / Square (303 type).
VCO Tune.
VCF Cut-off , Resonance and ENV MOD.
ENV Decay.
VCA Accent and Volume.
Frac size:
3mm black shielded FR4 faceplate with gold plated writing.
euro size soon to come.
15v+/- and 12v+/- power supplies.
banana jack compatible pcb
(banana hybrid - accent and kbt must be switched with jack)"
Carbon111 - Stealing The Sun
A new release by Carbon111 (click for more info on the release). Note this also went up on MATRIXSYNTH-C. Posting here for the synths. See this post for what goes up where and why.
Update: Worth noting is Steve Turnidge of SYNTHWERKS mastered the release.
"Silver Thread - Ensoniq Fizmo and Waldorf Q provide backing pads, Korg Oasys is bass and string sounds while Digidesign's Boom provides percussion.
Breathing Machinery - Korg Oasys does Piano and Wave Sequencing, Weird Pads are NI's Absynth and, except for some clickety bits from Digidesign's "Boom", all the Drum Sounds and Rhythm Beds were done in NI's Absynth as well.
Subterranean Bathers - Ensoniq VFX is the voxy pad, Korg Oasys is piano, drums and everything else.
The Initiation - Lead Drones are from the SCI Prophet 600, Piano is Nord Stage, Pads are provided by Nord Wave, and Metallic Stabs and Drums are Korg Oasys.
Luna - The Nord Stage is on "distorted lead", Nord Wave on "grungy Santur" and Oasys on drums and "ambiance".
Walden - Waldorf Microwave XT is synth lead, Nord Stage is all pianos, Absynth4 and Alchemy provide ambient beds and Korg Electribe ES-1 is drums.
Stealing The Sun - All pianos and synth sounds are Nord Stage, drums are Korg Electribe ES-1.
The Big Room - Sync lead is Nord Wave, Grungy synth organ is Nord Stage, Pads are Korg Oasys and Drums are Digidesign's Boom.
Strangeness - Drums are provided by Korg Electribe ES-1, everything else is Waldorf Q.
No Time - All sounds provided by the Korg Oasys."
LABELS/MORE:
Audio,
Clavia,
Ensoniq,
Featured,
Korg,
Native Instruments,
Sequential Circuits,
Soft Synths,
SYNTHWERKS,
Updates,
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Thicket 2.0 demo
YouTube via intervalstudios | November 08, 2010 | 9 likes, 0 dislikes
"This video shows off Thicket v2.0, available now on the app store for iOS devices:"
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Making Textures With An Arp Explorer I Monosynth
Making Textures With An Arp Explorer I Monosynth from Nick Franglen on Vimeo.
"This is a my eye view of a live improvised session, playing an Arp Explorer I analog monosynth through a Line 6 Echo pedal. I did this mainly as a 'texture-gathering' exercise, but I find this piece interesting on its own so here it is.
I like the idea of only using one instrument to make a whole bunch of sounds, the restriction pushes you to be more creative. The Explorer is a deceptively versatile synth; despite looking plasticky and cheap it can make some really varied, often aggressive sounds with a bit of application. I planned to use the textures as building blocks to be used in more structured pieces of music, and I will probably still do that.
I hadn't turned the Explorer on for several years so I couldn't remember how to use it at first. Quite a few keys triggered strangely or sometimes not at all, playing odd notes on release, and most of the sliders played up a bit, the filter and resonance sliders most obviously. You'll see the smallest movements I make with the filter slider (slider panel top right, one in from the end) having a big effect on the sound, but only in the very top of its range. You'll also see me drowning the controls with contact cleaner to see if that would help.
This shaky, hand held film takes quite a while to get going which makes for slightly dull viewing, but I've left all that in because people have asked me how I build up my textures and this shows the process from start to finish. The film making was very much secondary to the music making, so there are bits where I didn't pay attention to the picture while I was concentrating on a button or a slider. You'll see quite a lot of the floor. The ending didn't quite pan out as I would have liked. The signal just failed - I don't know why - so that was the end. That's live for you.
I played the Explorer into the Loop Recorder bit of the Line 6 Echo, activating the record button from time to time to build up some textures to play over. This is a mono recording with no overdubs. I've edited out a couple of sections where the signal collapsed or got REALLY LOUD for some unknown reason, but this is effectively a live performance with no computer jiggery pokery.
This film drifts out of sync, I don't know why. It seems to improve if you click on the time line somewhere near to where you are. Anyone got any ideas how to sort that?"
Another Modular Doodle
Another Modular Doodle from joseph raglani on Vimeo.
"Experimenting with some patches. Eurorack style. Kinda long and not much going on."
Passport to the Future
passport-to-the-future.com
"First, the book came out....
Now, the dedicated web site"
Jean-Jacques Perrey
YAMAHA S08 POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER KEYBOARD PRINT ADS
via this auction and this auction"Ad measures approx. 8"X10.5" inches."
See the seller's other items for more.
RENÉ 101: Charming the SNAKE
RENÉ 101: Charming the SNAKE from James Cigler on Vimeo.
"Beginner introduction to SNAKE mode on the RENÉ cartesian sequencer by MakeNoise for eurorack modular systems."
Polychord Demo Song
Polychord Demo Song from gregory Wieber on Vimeo.
"Just a quick little song to show a bit more of what Polychord can do. I've set the strum pad to have a really slow attack and release, and I'm simply moving my fingers up and down, holding some of the keys over the chord changes -- a nice way to clash with the underlying chords.
more info at: polychordapp.com"
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Light-Controlled Synth in a Jar
YouTube via mike19822058 | November 21, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes
"Built into a jar, this square-wave oscillator with LFO stutter effect is controlled by two light sensors.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/michaelrucci"
Hendrik Weigel - Xenon Groove Synth App For iPad iPod iPhone
YouTube via hendrixplace | November 21, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes
"Sorry for the miserable quality. With the video I want to show that this App offers many ways to create music on the road. The tracks were made on an iPod Touch 2th Generation. I have very high standards. but I can say that this app is a Must-Have. Apart from the price. If I could insert my own recordings, it would be perfect."
XENON Groove Synthesizer - iceGear
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Second demo of NE555Synth DoItYourself
YouTube via pjskyman | November 21, 2010 | 1 likes, 0 dislikes
"Here is a second demo of this fantastic home-made synth with 6 integrated oscillators. The very cold oldschool sound of this synth is warmed up by a reverb effect. Another version exists with 3 oscillators and 10 pink leds, and its instructions and schematics are here : http://www.pjskyman.com/ne555.zip
Voici une seconde démonstration de ce fantastique synthétiseur fait-maison avec 6 oscillateurs. Le son très froid et oldschool de ce synthé est réchauffé par un effet de réverb. Il existe une autre version avec 3 oscillateurs et 10 leds roses dont les instructions et les schémas sont ici : http://www.pjskyman.com/ne555.zip"
Vacoloco Tron Kits Available
via Vacaloco Ramblings"I’m pleased to announce that the kits for Tron are available.
The first few kits went to people on the mail-list, so there remains 15 full kits (kit 2) and a few PCB+Micro (kit 1).
Kit 1, is a PCB + Programmed Micro for 21.50 GBP.
Kit 2, is a Full kit, with PCB, programmed micro, all LEDs, switches, knob, connectors, resistors, capacitors, diodes and other chips for 95.50 GBP.
Postage to the UK is 5 GBP,
Postage to Europe is 7.00 GBP,
Postage to the rest of the world is 8.50 GBP.
If you’re interested, please contact me and I’ll reserve a kit for you and pass you details on how to pay."
See Vacaloco link above.
Korg ER-1 Electribe Drum Synthesizer
via this auction" * Amazing analog [modeling] and pcm percussion plus sequencing
* Four-part DSP and four- part PCM sound engine with effects.
* Real time and step sequencing with 256 patterns/16 songs.
* Records knob movements as you play.
* Plug in any two audio sources and process them with built in effects
* Use the sequencer to rhythmically gate up to two external audio signals in any rhythm you program"
LACO$TE "Numbers" official video directed by Matthew Zatkoff
YouTube via mzatkoff | November 14, 2010 | 6 likes, 0 dislikes
Synth spotting...
"Debut video and single from LACO$TE 'the paradox of time' ep (Manimal vinyl records)
Directed and edited by Matt Zatkoff.
Creative consultants: Margot Padilla and Angie Olsen.
"Numbers" copyright Eckse Music (BMI), from The Paradox of Time EP (Manimal 2010/2011). Recorded and produced by Eddie Chacon. Mastered by Lars Falck. Song performed by X (vox), Robert Wilkinson aka Rob Thomas (synths and electronics), Cole Miller (synths). In this video: X, Robert Wilkinson, William Caruso, Peter Moran.
Makeup: Yeana Koo. Hair: Yuri Kim. Crew: Tony Pelaez, Cheryl Riley, Daniel Pena, Michael Hecht, Rie Miyake, Jeremy Noethens. Choreography: Annie Gimas.
Check out the EP on itunes!
The Paradox of Time EP - Laco$te
Check out LACO$TE - eurotrashforever.com/
myspace.com/lacoste
facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/LACOTE/112923272280"
Dirty Larry - Bugbrand, Leploop, Gieskes HSS3F by Daren Ager
YouTube via darenager | November 21, 2010 | 5 likes, 1 dislikes
"Sunday night experiment, lo-fi style, made up on the fly :)
Bugbrand modular, Leploop, Gieskes HSS3F all talking to eachother."
This Second Sleep - Klar
YouTube via arthurpainter | November 21, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes
"http://thissecondsleep.blogspot.com/
A nifty little drone that evolved from my use of the Serge Creature/Seq A/TKB/Dual Osc/Wave Proc combo. That Serge combo also controls textual output of my Folktek Drumscape. Enjoy."
Sequencomat V3.2 functions
YouTube via tonvibration | November 21, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes
"A little jam with my stepsequencer triggering ableton. focus on new functions in v3.2 (random stepvalues and step-propability) see: http://www.tonvibration.de/Sequencoma... http://music-interface.com/"
Didi Negron - Roland V-Drums Contest 2010
YouTube via rolandmedia | November 21, 2010 |
"Congratulations to Didi Negron, finalist at the 2010 Roland V-Drums Contest in Las Vegas, Nevada."
Motorola Virtual ARP 2500
via timeloard
Motorola TV with ARP 2500
"Only 2 simple controls..."
Con Brio meets PPG Realizer?
Whoa...
Propellerheads Rebirth HD for iPad new version
YouTube via lasercicalone | November 21, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes
"New version of Propellerheads Rebirth for iPad, this one is very good, the iPhone version are not good enough"
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Impressionist Drum Scape IX
via Folktek Arts where you'll find a couple more pics. "One of the drum scape series by Arius Blaze - built on Commission. Nasty beautiful antique analog drum synthesis, notated delay and looping, brass keys, sweet drone."
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"Light Miles" toy synth
via noystoise where you'll find more pics and details.
"i began this project in July and was finished by august. it started with a "Miles-388" keyboard, commonly known as the AK-900 or Hing Hon EK-001. i stripped the keyboard down to the chip and rebuilt it onto my Frankenstein proto-board...
On the top of the keyboard above the red section with all of the modulation hardware is the MIXER/PROG section. there are five red buttons for the program section and one five way switch directly below them in the modulation section. originally the keyboard has 8 rhythms, 8 timbres, and 4 drum sounds. originally each rhythm, timbre and drum sound had its own switch."
Roland System 100M 181 Keyboard Controller
via this auction"Classic 49-Key Keyboard Controller for System 100M cabinets... There are 49 Keys, a bender, controls for tuning and portamento, three position transpose switch, portamento on/off switch, mini-jack and standard phono jacks for control voltage, gate, trigger and bender, and the 6 PIN DIN plug."
more pics at the auction and flickr here.
Roland TR-909 with Original Box / Packaging
via this auction"You will NEVER find this again! You are bidding on a Roland TR-909 vintage drum machine in mint condition that's still in it's ORIGINAL PACKAGING, with the actual original manual and M-64C Memory Card. Even the plastic bag is the original Roland packaging! This is American voltage...117V, you will need a step converter if your country has a different voltage. This is as close as you will find to a brand new Roland TR-909 released in 1983."
Roland CR-78 with rare Future Retro Din Sync / Programmer Box
via this auction
"The programmer/sync box was custom made by Future Retro (1 of only 2 ever made), and allows you to do the following...* Sync the CR-78 to any other Din Sync device
* Select the playback sync rate to: (1) normal speed, (2) double speed, (3) half speed
* Use external positive polarity Gate or Trigger signals to programm patterns into the CR-78 user memory.
* Manually tap a beat into the CR-78 user memory using the momentary switch on the front panel.
* Front panel blue LED lights to show when external gate or trigger signals are being received.
* Sync box is powered using a 9v battery (included)
* Instructions for using the sync box will be included with the item.
We have tested the Sync/Programming of the CR-78 using the Roland TR-808, TR-606, and Future Retro Revolution.
Programming from one of these devices is simple. By syncing the playback of the CR-78 to your Din Sync master, you can then send the programmable trigger or gate signals out of the master into the programmer interface and on to the CR-78 for storing your own custom rhythms in the CR-78. When using a Din Sync master device which also has MIDI such as the Revolution, you can then sync your CR-78 to any other MIDI sequencers as well."
ROLAND JUPITER 4 WITH CV Mod
via this auctionvia the seller:
"I have owned this classic since 1992. I had a CV connector fitted (Front left of the photo) and it was fitted by a pro company but in honesty I cannot for this life of me remember who did it. It steals a note from your polyphony if activated. So, using CV will turn your 4 note J4 into a 3 note J4 with CV."
The Legendary Prophet 5 and Mixcraft 5's Messiah Virtual Synthesizer
YouTube via SynthDan | February 25, 2010 | 1 likes, 0 dislikes
"This video showcases the legendary Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Synthesizer, invented by Dave Smith and used by countless rock, pop, and fusion bands throughout the late '70s and 1980s.
We then introduce you the Mixcraft 5's Messiah virtual synthesizer, which aims to model the sound of the classic Prophet 5, while offering more polyphony and advanced features.
Mixcraft 5, which includes the Messiah virtual synthesizer as well as 7 other powerful virtual instruments, 20 incredible effects, over 3000 pro-quality loops and sound effects, video scoring, notation, and unlimited audio & MIDI tracks, is only $74.95. Download a free trial today at www.acoustica.com/mixcraft"
Roland VP-330 Mk1 For Sale
YouTube via SynthDan | November 18, 2010 |
"A demonstration of my Roland VP-330 that is listed for sale on eBay. This amazing (RARE!) choir/string/vocoder was used along with the Yamaha CS80 on Vangelis's epic Blade Runner soundtrack.
This is the rare and superior Mark 1 version.
This video was shot on my cell phone, which along with YouTube's compression, kind of murdered the lush sound of this instrument. Sorry."
"This is truly a rare gem. The VP-330 combined the best of Roland's vocoder and string technology with a one-of-a-kind choir synth. The sound of the VP-330 can be heard on Vangelis's Blade Runner soundtrack, along with the incredible Yamaha CS80 synth. There were two version of the VP-330, the Mark 1 and Mark 2, and the original version of this instrument is the one to get! They're rarer and they sound better - do your research and you'll see for yourself."
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