CONTROL - Synthesizers Sequencers & Drum machines

YouTube via synthjunk | December 15, 2010 |

"Produced with analog sounds.
Jomox drums, Moog Bass, Sh101 controlled by csq600
Monopoly triggered by TR707 . MPC sequencing / master clock.
Doepfer gate pulses . CV DCB Midi interfaces & sync devices."
Oberheim OB-Xa as well. More vids by synthjunk here.

2010 TECnology Hall of Fame - Dave Smith and the Prophet-5

via TECFoundation

"Dave Smith
First Polyphonic Programmable Synthesizer
Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 (1978)

Once in a while a product comes out that puts it all together—combining the latest technology, while breaking new ground and at the same time, filling a definite void in the market. And as the first programmable polyphonic music synthesizer, the Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 was exactly that. An analog synthesizer with the ability to play five notes simultaneously (enough for a chord) and having the memory capability to store a whopping 40 preset programs (later expanded to 120) might not create headlines today, but the Prophet-5 was a sensation in its time, and is still considered a classic.

The path to success wasn’t easy. Sequential Circuits founder/chief designer Dave Smith was excited about the prospect of combining the sound generation capabilities of the new ICs from Solid State Music (SSM) that reduced the major functions of analog filters and synthesis (VCO, VCA, VCF) into single chipsets, reducing the number of necessary components in an synthesizer circuit from hundreds to a few handfuls. At the same time, new microprocessors had just come to market (such as the 8-bit Zilog Z80), which while primitive by today’s standards could definitely handle tasks such as storing/recalling synth patches. Once the ingredients were in place, Smith worked with John Bowen (now of John Bowen Synth Design) and with some consulting help from E-mu founder Dave Rossum, the Prophet-5 project was underway, and was completed in just six months—an amazing accomplishment.

On its debut at the Winter NAMM show in January 1978, the Prophet-5 was nothing less than a hit. The SSM chips (later replaced with Curtis ICs), combined with Smith’s autotuning circuit kept the Prophet-5 in tune—a problem that plagued many early analog synths. Of course, its ease of operation, great factory patches of thick bass and lead sounds, and lush analog string pads made the Prophet-5 quite desirable—even at an original retail of $3,500 (later $4,500). Soon every top keyboardist either owned one—or wanted one—and the Prophet-5 sounds became a common fixture over radios everywhere, from punk bands to Michael McDonald’s signature sound on hits like the Doobie Brothers’ “What a Fool Believes.”

The Prophet-5 stayed in production until the mid-1980s and sold approximately 8,000 units. Today, Dave Smith continues creating award-winning analog synthesizers with his company, Dave Smith Instruments."

See TECFoundation for more.

Marsynth Prototype Testing: Part 2

YouTube via marsynth | December 15, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes
follow-up to this post
"As promised, here's another video of the new prototype that's been under development. A few slight changes have been made since the last video, but nothing major.

I recorded a simple guitar loop using the empress super delay and fed it through the prototype. No other effects were used.

I tried to show more of the subtle capabilities of the unit this time, but I can't help but crank the ratchety and bubbly stuff from time to time.

This prototype is nearing the final stages of development, and a few beta units will soon be sent out to a few friend for some abuse. Production units will be available sometime early next year.

Thanks again for watching!"

Rare Yamaha VL-1 Acoustic Modelling Synth

via this auction
"This is a rare beast indeed - the TOP OF THE LINE Yamaha's 90's new and revolutionary synthesizer designs. Introduced in 1997, the VL1 had two sound elements - the revolution lay in the way the sound patches are created: They are built in a way akin to the creation of sound in wind instruments - different from pre-definied, limiting, and artifically-sounding modern virtual analog romplers...

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Yamaha still has a product page for the rack version - but does not seem to show off their best keyboard - so this is combined form their VL1m and VL7 product pages:

The Yamaha VL1- bringing state-of-the-art Virtual Acoustic Synthesis to you at an affordable price.
Specifications

Tone Generator/ Type: S/VA (Self-oscillating Virtual Acoustic Synthesis)
Tone Generator/ Modifiers: Harmonic Enhancer, Dynamic Filter (LPF, HPF, BPF, BEF, with resonance). Equalizer ( 5 bands with frequency, resonance, and boost/cut control). Impulse Expander. Resonator.
Tone Generator/ Effects: 32-bit digital signal processor, stereo in/ stereo out. Modulation effects (flanger, pitch change, distortion). Feed back delay. Reverberation.
Assign Modes: Mono, Poly,Unison
Memory/ Internal: 128 voices
Memory/ Disk: 3.5" 2DD or 2HD floppy disk
Keyboard/ Keys: 49 (C scale, FS type)
Keyboard/ Sensitivity: Velocity, Channel aftertouch
Controllers: Master volume slider. Modulation wheel x 2. Continuous sliders x 2. Data entry dial. Pitch bend wheel. LCE contrast control.
Display: 240 x 64 dot liquid crystal display (black and white type) with fluorescent (CFL) backlight.
Connectors/ Front Panel: Stereo headphones. Breath controller.
Connectors/ Rear Panel: Output x 2 (L and R). Foot controller x 2. Foot switch x 2. MIDI In, MIDI Out, MIDI Thru.
Power Requirements: General model 220...240 V, 16 W
Dimensions (W/D/H) 914 x 380 x 105 mm (36" x 14-7/8" x 4-1/8")
Weight 12.3 kg (27 lbs 1 oz)"

myVST Demo: SH-009 Monosynth

myVST Demo: SH-009 Monosynth from myVST on Vimeo.

More VST on: myvst.com/​ (here)

The Swedish Movements - Synthrotek devices & Yamaha CS-5 Delay Nand Synth

YouTube via synthrotek | December 15, 2010 |

"The Swedish Movements live recording using synthrotek gear. Check out my other music at:
http://theswedishmovements.bandcamp.com/
and
www.wil-ru.com (label)"

Lunetta demo

YouTube via rdbartlett | November 16, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"My first real lunetta. The case is an old PA amp. Top left is a 4093: 4 gates and 4 oscillator outputs. Below that is a 40106 with 4 oscillators with different ranges. Next along is a 4040 with an input and the first 3 outputs (1/2, 1/4, 1/8), then the 8 green knobs are for a 4051-based tone sequencer. Beneath them are 2 XNORs. Then on the right is a 4069 filter with just the LP output and a 4-input mixer.

http://richdecibels.com"

synthbot

YouTube via rdbartlett | November 09, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes
http://richdecibels.com/exhibition

Playlist:
Synthbot- Video Advert (Made by Saachi & Saarchi).m4v
synthbot advert 2
synthbot original.mov - This is the original synthbot, a 4-stage gated oscillator.
synthbot sequencer.mov - This is the granddaddy synthbot, an 8-stage tone sequencer.
synthbot melodygen.mov - This is the holy man of the bunch, it's a melody generator.
synthbot filter.mov - This little baby bot is a lo-fi LP filter

kequencer

YouTube via rdbartlett | December 15, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"Eight oscillators, an on-button and a pitch knob for each. First you adjust the pitch of each oscillator so they're vaguely in tune with each other. Then you flick on the sequencer. Then you play polyphonic chiptunes.

more details at http://richdecibels.com/blog/?p=51"

Free i505 for iPad

"Sit back with the i505 and start creating beats using classic sounds from one of the most venerable drum machines of the 80's.

The i505 allows you play free-form as well as record your old-school beats using the built in sequencer. Tap the grid and the window will expand so you can edit your creation. Use the tempo wheel to speed up or slow down the beats per minute.

Simple, easy, fun... and best of all free!"


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811 0637

YouTube via waveshaper | December 15, 2010

Roland RS-505 Paraphonic Strings Synthesizer

via Noisebug on eBay

Alesis Fusion 6HD Synthesizer Workstation

via this auction

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Vintage 70 CDX Spaceship Organ Synthesizer

via this auction

CDX-0642 double tier Organ.

Videos at the auction and below.

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Access Virus TI SNOW

via this auction

"When powered on, display reads RAM 3 and then reads 2.7.0:37 23 Mar 2008"

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Goldbaby SP1200 Vol 2 Sample Set

"The SP1200 Vol 2 is the next installment of killer samples from the SP1200 and SP12. The legendary grit and warmth of these samplers gives this sample pack a very distinctive character.

This time round I have fed these beasts: drum machines (TR707, 727, Linn LM2, DMX and more), vinyl, real drums, synths, perc and FX. Lots of variety and a few surprises await.

1542 x 24 bit samples... all dripping with the SP magic. Crunchy, warm, punchy, dirty...

Great for Hip Hop, Dub Step, Grime, Drum & Bass, Breaks... even House and Techno." (samples on site)

Also a free XmasGift 2010: 105 x 24 bit wavs created using the SP1200. Top of the page: http://www.goldbaby.co.nz/freestuff.html.

Plastikman Arkives interview Richie Hawtin

plastikman.com

Some interesting synth spotting. Note the Studio Electronics Harvy TR-808 rack, two SEMs, Serge Sequencer, Vermona DRM, etc. via Dustin


Update via colin in the comments:

"The P3 is a pre-Sequentix unit, #69
http://www.sequentix.com/gallery/p3-069.jpg
http://www.sequentix.com/gallery/rh.jpg"

Ableton Live touchAble Multitasking NLog Synth Jam

YouTube via AddYtech | December 15, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes
nlog comes in at 2:42
"Playing live with touchAble and Mutlitasking
using NLog Synth app for iPad .... enjoy jam ....)))

www.addytech.net
www.soundcloud.com/addytech"

NLogSynth PRO - tempo rubato
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ZETA SYNTHONY II SYNTHESIZER MIDI CONTROLLER

"The Synthony II is Zeta’s proprietary MIDI controller with a built-in sound synthesizer. The unit includes a pitch-to-MIDI converter that recognizes the analog notes generated by Zeta’s E-Series, Strados Series or Jazz Series pickups and converts the analog signal into digital MIDI information. This MIDI information allows the Synthony to create sounds, and/or send digital information to other MIDI devices, including the ability to access computer software programs such as music notation and publishing programs. 



The Synthony II provides access to multitudes of instrument sounds including drums, horns, woodwinds, pianos, guitars, basses, and special effects. Volume control between the synthesizer and instrument is controlled entirely from the Zeta instrument- a mixing board or volume pedal is not needed. 

Other control features include pitch bend, transpose, sensitivity, and dynamics mode. Careful setting of these various commands allows the Synthony II to adapt to any playing technique. Virtually instant frequency analysis provides fast and accurate pitch and amplitude information to the synthesizer, with continuous and smooth response to bowing subtleties.

The Synthony II is a standard single-space rack-mountable unit with front panel controls, display panel and instrument input jack. 

The Strados and Jazz pickup systems support one MIDI channel input per individual string, allowing separate sound settings and parameter preferences to be set for each string independent of the others. As an example, one string could be set to play flute, while another is set for piano and the third is set for trumpet, and so on. 

In contrast, the E-Series pickup has a single, mono output and as such will support settings for only one MIDI channel. A front panel switch selects the input for “E-Series” when that pickup system is being used. The “E-Series” setting is also employed in use with the Educator Cello or Educator Uprite bass.



The Synthony II allows the string player to access the world of MIDI and digital information using their Zeta instrument as a MIDI controller. It is no longer necessary for the string player to use a piano keyboard or computer keyboard in order to access MIDI or create MIDI files. The string player can use the Zeta instruments to create MIDI music files with full bowing nuances and expression, opening the door to use of MIDI in education, studio recording, live performances, and in the exploding world of digital internet uses."

ARP Solina String Ensemble Synthesizer

via this auction

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Bugbrand Modular live jam session

YouTube via darenager | December 15, 2010 | 2 likes, 0 dislikes

"Using my recently expanded Bugbrand modular system to create a groove, all the sounds you hear and all sequencing produced entirely on the Bugbrand system."

Building an Unearthed Circuits Circuit Bent Casio SK-1

Uc - sk-infinityBuild.m4v

YouTube via UnearthedCircuits | December 15, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"The process of circuit bending a casio sk-1 and building a new case for it. I decided I'd go all out and create an SK-1 that had all the possible options for patching available. (there are probably a few bend points that I may have missed) I knew that I'd need to build out a new panel for installing all the surface mount components. There are 30 patch points wired up to 1/8 jacks on the main patch panel. Inspiration taken from vintage synth design. Find out more at http://www.unearthedcircuits.com/"

Omnisphere Video Tutorials: Latch and Trigger Modes

Omnisphere Video Tutorials: Latch and Trigger Modes from Spectrasonics on Vimeo.

VICMOD 2010 BBQ JAM

VICMOD 2010 BBQ JAM from cv slime 800 on Vimeo.

"Some excerpts from the VICMOD synth jam session December 11th 2010."

Moogerfoogerburra

Moogerfoogerburra from cv slime 800 on Vimeo.

"I came across the sound of a Kookaburra while messing around with my Moogerfoogers without anything else in the signal chain. I was using the MF-101 Low Pass Filter, MF-102 Ring Modulator & MF-107 Freqbox."

Mono rocks it OldSchool

YouTube via Catabolicdj | December 15, 2010 |

"80's classic house and beyond. This is take 2 of a live jam practice session on the Monomachine. 100% live Elektron Monomachine for everything here. A lot of the lead synth parts use the Monomachine SuperPoly trick from one of my other videos. Enjoy! :-) (c) Catabolic 2010"

Frosty the Snowman Got Killed

YouTube via TrashBoyClub | December 14, 2010 |

Note, holiday synth vids, pics, etc get an automatic post. Feel free to send them in.
Remember to see the holidays label for more.

"TrashBoyClub first release. Original music by DJ Trash - T.S.M, S.T.V.L.
Rhythm: Korg Electribe ER-1 + MFB Synth Lite II
Bass: Ensoniq TS-12
Lead: Roland JP-8000
Vocals: Shure KSM32 trough TL audio Ivory 2"

Switched-On Ringtones & New Bob Moog Foundation T-Shirts

"Benefit Bob Moog Foundation

Special thanks to ringtone designers, RCP Tones for donating 25% of each purchase of "Switched-On" ringtones to the Bob Moog Foundaion! This unique set of 50 ringtones was created on a variety of vintage synths, including Moogs, ARPs, Rolands, Sequential Circuits and more. You can read about the entire package and purchase your set here.

RCP Tone's donation to our annual fund allows us to carry on our educational work through MoogLab and our Bob Moog Archive Initiative. We are teaching children science through music, preserving Bob's historic archives in preparation for traveling exhibits, and planning for an eventual Moogseum!

There are lots of ways to be part of the tremendous momentum we've created in 2010 with people like you and RCP Tones, who believe in the power of igniting creativity at the intersection of music, science, history and innovation.

Click here to make a donation of any amount or show your Moog love with great Moog inpired gifts from our online store.

Warmly,
Michelle Moog-Koussa,
Executive Director
Bob Moog Foundation"

New long-sleeved ts with Bob Moog silhouette.

LSD - light sensitive delay in action

YouTube via chamberofsounds | December 15, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

Chamber of Sounds on eBay

"New from Chamber of Sounds, it's LSD, the light-sensitive, delay module. This demo shows how light controls the pitch, making truly unique vibrato & otherworldly modulations. It's also a fine analog delay with a very groovy sound. Get some LSD only @ chamberofsounds.com"

Original ARP AXXE Front Panel

via this auction

Nord Wave Sounds

YouTube via mauritsboegman | January 31, 2010 |

"Just playing on my new Nord Wave to let you hear a few sounds."

via this auction

ALISA 1387 - Vintage Soviet Analog 2OSC Synth

via this auction

"rare soviet analog monophonic melodic synthesizer - ALISA 1387. It was produced by the Luberetsky EMI factory in 1989. It has a 3-octave keyboard, a modulation wheel, control knobs and regulators. The process of synthesis is performed with the 2 OSCs, 1 sub oscillator, noise generator, a filter with ADSR, 1 LFO, and wide range of modulation functions. The synthesizer plays a stable keyboard pitch thanks to quartz stabilization of oscillators.

ALISA 1387 consists of 7 main sections - OSCILLATORS (called TONE GENERATORS), MIXER, FILTER with ADSR (called FILTER CONTOUR), AMPLIFIER ADSR (SIGNAL CONTOUR), and OUTPUT section.

OSCILLATORS section has three subgroups - OSC 1-2 (called GENERATOR 1 and 2), and REGISTER.

Their parameters are the following:
- osc1: waveshape switch (pulse, saw, and square - can run simultaneously!), pulse width modulation (wave forms 1 and 2) levels;
- osc2: waveshape (saw/square), sync interval, sync on/off;
- register: 8'', 16'', 32'' and sub-harmonic; next - portamento on/off, level and global tuning.

MIXER section - osc's 1-2 levels, noise generator level.
FILTER - cutoff, resonance, filter vibrato, key follow.

FILTER CONTOUR - attack, decay, sustain release (called amplitude) also switched on/off.
SIGNAL CONTOUR - attack, decay, sustain (only on/off), release.

OUTPUT - main volume level, power on/off.

MODULATION section(left from keyboard) - mod depth wheel, mod purpose - osc/filter, waveform switch - saw/square, rate (called tempo).

On the rear panel, the CONNECTION plugs are located:
- Line Out
- Power source - 220V/50Hz, cord plug, fuse; For use with 110/127V, a voltage converter is necessary\ not added.
- External run CV gate - OSC control plug, Input and Output plugs, on/off switch;
- Phones Out (located below Modulation section)"

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Rare 1983-84 Boss DR-110 HC-2 PC-2 Drum Synth Catalog

via this auction

"3 Original vintage 1983-84 Roland/Boss Catalogs/Brochures... DR-110 DR Rhythm.4 pages. HC-2/PC-2. 2 pages. HA-5 Play Bus. Headphone amp. 4 pages.Gives description and specs of each model."

Vintage electronic drum synth machine?

via this auction

"This appears to be some kind of electronic drum synth machine. Some of the knob caps are missing. I don't have a power supply for it. Untested it and selling as-is."

Anyone know what this is?

BugBrand EndCheeks

via BugBrandBlog

Clavia Nord Lead 3 demo (2 of 2) by syntezatory.prv.pl

YouTube via Jexus | December 15, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

part 1 here
"Demo of 2001 Clavia Nord Lead 3. All sounds programmed by WC Olo Garb. Video editing by WC Olo Garb. ||| Syntezatory.prv.pl Videos: showing you not what a synthesizer can do, but what a man can do with a synthesizer."

A Night in the Cave

YouTube via NerdRevolt | December 12, 2010 | 3 likes, 0 dislikes

"**WATCH IN 720p FOR HIGH QUALITY**

With so many projects going on, it had been WAY too long since our last proper jam session. Taking a mental break from the album to let ourselves musically flow was exactly what we needed...

We loved the direction of this jam so much, we're planning on shaping it into a song for our album. Yay for capturing this moment on video! :)"

derived dyads video response

YouTube via dudeohyeahable | December 15, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"video response to 7thdansound 13 derived chords [see this post]. mine only uses two voices."

Machinedrum Live 3

YouTube via CreativeDisplacement | December 15, 2010

ether^ra INTEMPERANCE

YouTube via potterpaint2000 | December 15, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"an improv featuring my Buchla, a Doepfer Dark Energy, and a VTOL Cramola. http://etherra.blogspot.com/"

Update:

ether^ra COVERED RUN

potterpaint2000 | December 15, 2010 |

"an improv featuring my Buchla 200e along with some wonderful VTOL synths."

Misa Digital Instruments Kitara

YouTue via misadigital | December 15, 2010 | 28 likes, 1 dislikes

"Finally, we introduce - Kitara - available for pre-order!! :)
http://www.misadigital.com"

"Inside a body of high-density injection-molded ABS polymer, Kitara contains an onboard digital synthesizer, MIDI controls and an eight inch multi-touch screen.
Specs
# 8-inch multi-touch display
# MIDI out
# Audio out (1.25”)
# Headphone out (3.5mm)
# Onboard multi-voice audio synthesizer with assignable effects blocks
# 100+ digital sounds
# 6 pre-loaded effects
# 24 frets; 144 notes
# Linux operating system

What’s in the box
# Power adapter cable (3m)
# MIDI cable (3m)
# Audio adapter cable (3m)
# USB cable
# Screen cleaning cloth
# USB key card (instruction manual)
# Printed Quick Start Guide"

Mira Cook - Drum Machine

Mira Cook - Drum Machine from Sean Gillane on Vimeo.

"Official Music Video for "Drum Machine" from "Signs"

Music: Mira Cook (myspace.com/​miracook)

Director/Editor/Animator: Sean Gillane (seangillane.com)"
Mattel Electronics Synsonic drum machine.