Circuit Bending Makeshop at Seattle's Metrix Create:Space

via Metrix Create:Space where you'll find a number of interesting make events, not just circuit bending and electronics. Be sure to see the rest of the site for more diy ranging from snow flakes to cool Valentine's Day cards to gravity powered, gear driven clocks.

On the Circuit Bending Makeshop:
"We are also super excited to announce another new Makeshop (see the flier at the top) in Circuit Bending. For $40, you will be led by an experienced circuit bender to mod your electronic toy (for $5 you can get a toy to mod if you don’t have one.). We will provide components."

On a general electronics workshop:
"Sunday, February 13 2-4:30pm is our popular Intro to Electronics workshop. For $50, you learn the basics of using simple electronic components. This is the best starting point for making all of those projects you’ve seen in Make: Magazine."

The White Stripes Rocks a Moog Little Phatty

The White Stripes - Icky Thump - (From "Under Great White Northern Lights")

YouTube via whitestripes | March 26, 2010 |

"http://whitestripes.com
HD Clip of The White Stripes performing "Icky Thump" from the "Under Great White Northern Lights" DVD."

via brian comnes

Coming from Innerclock Systems at the Musikmesse

Some new items in from Innerclock Systems that will be shown at this year's Musikmesse in March. Scheduled for release in April (links take you to full details for each):

The Cynq-Lock/Sync-Gen II (video)
"The Cynq-Lock/Sync-Gen II combination works with any existing multichannel soundcard and requires absolutely no modification to your existing hardware. It is a genuine Plug-and-Play system that lets you get 'out of the box' to concentrate on making, recording and enjoying music with external hardware again."

Sync-Gen II
"Innerclock Systems Sync-Gen II is a purpose-designed and meticulously engineered sample-position accurate and tempo-grid precise External Sync and Transport Sequencer Software Plug-in with rock-solid support for all DAW Host Applications across all major Platforms."

Sync-Gen II LE
"Sync-Gen II LE : The Compact Combination-Lock to your DAWters External Happiness."

Scheduled for release in May:

SYNC-STEP
"Designed for use with any Midi Clock or Din Sync Master Device or connect to any DAW software application with our Sync-Lock or Sync-Lock GT to provide zero jitter and latency-free external analogue step-sequencer synchronisation."

And some teasers:
Red-Shift Precision Din-Sync Re-Synchroniser
SYNC-Q Precision Sync-Transport Quantizer
BLUE-SHIFT Precision MIDI Clock Re-Synchroniser
SYNCHRO-MESH Precision MIDI Clock Merge and Sync Position Controller

Also check out:
New Timing Offset Page
New Testimonials Page

Machinedrum Tracks via jmyhrman

YouTube via jmyhrman

Playlist:
myhrman - machinedrum + ableton jam 2009-07-17
"One of my first live jams with the Elektron Machinedrum and Ableton live. Trying to improve my very limited live jamming skills. This is a single pattern playing in machinedrum and a single scene playing in Live. MD does the drums and ableton does the rest."

myhrman - machinedrum jam 2009-07-20
"A techno / minimal jam using only the machinedrum sps-1 UW MKII. Not so much tweaking going on, just some basic muting/unmuting of parts in beginning, then playing with distortion and delay feedback. Recorded straight out of the MD."

myhrman - machinedrum + access virus B jam 2009-07-21
"Jamming around with a house tune created using only machinedrum and access virus B desktop. I'm still just playing around with a single pattern each time I jam. I should learn to switch between patterns soon =) Memory card in camera became full around 4:30 mark, hence the lack of video there."

myhrman - minimal jam 2010-07-04
"A jam session with my Machinedrum, Monomachine and Virus. Minimal techno / house / dub / whatever."
http://soundcloud.com/jmyhrman/myhrman-jam-2010-07-04
"A quick jam session with machinedrum, monomachine and virus. Had a nice pattern going and couldn't be bothered to arrange a track out of it. Captured the jam session with my iPhone instead.

I had to hold the phone with my left hand, so couldn't really do anything advanced (==press function key) during the performance. Mostly muting/unmuting of tracks."

http://soundcloud.com/jmyhrman/2010-07-20-jam
myhrman - Jam 2010-07-20

Octatrack Dub Techno Jam

YouTube via jmyhrman | February 03, 2011 |

"Using the Octatrack to create an improvised live remix of my dub techno track "Fönsterhiss" from 2010."

Distorted Octatrack Jam

jmyhrman | January 03, 2011 |

"Just having fun with some distorted loops on the Elektron Octatrack."

Simmons SDS IV Drum Synthesiser kick samples

Simmons SDS-IV: Aleph Null Kicks by ynohtna
via Low Brow Eye where you'll find additional details.

"So this is the exceptionally raw, powerful, and uncompromisingly synthetic sound of my beloved Simmons SDS-IV Drum Synthesizer kicking its toys out of the pram when tickled by a Roland TR 707."

Synthesizer Programming Book

via this auction

"This book is long out of print- incredibly hard to find! Inside you'll find 111 pages on how to get the most out of your synth! The first part of the book is dedicated to synthesizers and what makes them work. Part two is comprised of synth 'clinics'- DX-7, Oberheim Xpander, CZ-101, JX8P+, & JX10 synths are discussed here. Part 3 delves into the finer parts of synth programming- from frequency cutoffs to pitch control to voltage regulation."

KORG DW-8000 on the cover.

Vintage Electro Harmonix Octave Multiplexer

via this auction

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Mad Max Juno-6

"Previous owner sanded the paint off.....??? Looks like a MADMAX Synth now... The low F sticks sometimes......missing one slider cap..... Other than that, its a fully functional synth!

So it comes on the cheap....."

Note the sharpie/scripto labels.

via Gord, via kijiji

Sync-Gen II Proto Demo 1.wmv

YouTube via innerclock2004 | February 03, 2011 |

"Rough hand held iPhone demo video. Sync-Gen II software under Ableton Live 8 driving Cync-Lock and Kawai R-100 via Din-Sync. Single audio loop in Live playing across grid-locked R-100 pattern. Precision Sync and Slave Transport taken care of by Sync-Gen II."

Capture 20110203 2

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | February 03, 2011

1979 ARP QUARTET VINTAGE ANALOG POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

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DK Synergy Synth Cartridges

via this auction and this auction

"Vcart1 v. 2 cartridge:
RG2 RHODES DARN4 T3ORGAN MOOG11B CELEST2 POLYSYN POLY1A1 SAD4A HORNY2A ERASE STG3A
BASS2D1 RHODES2G KOTOOOOO T4ORGAN BONGE PUNK2 FUZZ HOLLOW2 FLUTE4 OBOE LOOPER WINDCHIM"

"Vcart6 v. 1 cartridge:
RPROAD GLAND1 PIANBRAT MALLO UTD CLONES DBLEBOWS FILMSOUP GLANDS HRSHFLU SUT2 THATSIT4
TCHROAD GLAND2 VALVES3 FUNKER EMENY2 CLANDS LUG VALVES4 SCHLEP FOLDOVER FOLDOVUP BLENDER"

Also see this post.

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Roland GR-100 guitar synth

via this auction

Practical iPad Music Making: Connecting Hardware

YouTube via tekserve | February 03, 2011 |

"Peter Kirn of the Create Digital Music blog (http://www.createdigitalmusic.com) teams up with Tekserve (http://www.tekserve.com) to present straightforward options for connecting MIDI and Audio hardware to the iPad for music creation. For more info on the products and techniques for using them, you can visit the links below:

To learn more about the products, visit Tekserve's Solutions Guide:
http://www.tekserve.com/store/4283/Pr...

To read Peter's in-depth coverage of both products and techniques, visit his entry on the Create Digital Music blog:
http://bit.ly/gJHkqN"

Little MIDI Machine - Synthetic Bits, LLC
iPad prices on eBay
MIDI Touch - Domestic Cat
iPod Touch on eBay
Line 6 MIDI Mobilizer on eBay

Club of The Knobs C 912 Envelope Follower Now Shipping

"In conduction with a voltage controlled amplifier, this instrument produces an envelope which is the replica of the envelope of an applied "command" signal.
Replication of the command envelop is accurate over a 60 dB dynamic range."

http://www.cluboftheknobs.com

Club of The Knobs C 940 Dual Headphone Amplifier Now Shipping

"2-channel headphone amplifier, 2 audio inputs with level controls, common loudness/master level control, 2 headphone stereo outputs.
this module contains a tuned A-440 Hz reference oscillator, on/off switch and level pot for adding to the outputs."

http://www.cluboftheknobs.com

Club of The Knobs C906a Low Pass Gate Now Shipping

"The module C 906A contains a voltage controlled low pass filter unit with a slope of -30dB/oct and two voltage controlled amplifiers in a chain.
The filter unit has a controller for the resonance (regeneration) which can be tuned until self oscillation.
With the switch "Return On" it is possible to lead parts of the output signal back to the filter which allows very deep bass - even until distortion.
With the switch named "VCF F/A" it is possible to link either only the VCF signal or the filer and amplifier signal to the output jack.
The filter has two control inputs. If the filter is tuned to self-oscillation, the input "V/Oct." enables to play the filter as a tuned sinus oscillator.
The left control input is internally connected with the left control input of the VCA. When plugging in a patch cord, this connection is cancelled and the VCA awaits an external control signal.
The "+2nd" input is always open. When plugging in a patch cord, then it can only be opened by an external control signal.
The "Main Out" pot controls the volume of the output sum."
http://www.cluboftheknobs.com
via johnlrice

Club of The Knobs C 962C Voltage Controlled Sequential Switch

"The C 962C is the follower of the c 962B with an additional option that enables the control of the module by control voltage.

The additional switch with 3 positions allows different modi:

Postion (Gate):
by selecting this, the C 962C operates as the C 962B did (see description) - yet the order of the control lamps and in/out jacks is different.

Position "Clamp #1":
the module is fixed on channel 1, despite any other external connections.

Position "CV":
Via CV-IN jack it is now possible to select the individual channels directly with control voltages.

Factory settings (changeable):
0V = no channel active
1V = Channel 1 active
2V = Channel 2 active
3V = Channel 3 active
4V = Channel 4 active.
It is possible to put the values for switching up or down.
With this feature - to control the modul with control voltage (for example deriving from a sequencer or keyboard) - exciting new patterns for switching are possible."
http://www.cluboftheknobs.com
via johnlrice

Crash on Juno (looking for Igor)

Crash on Juno (looking for Igor) by alienrobotdance
"A long track to remember an old friend.

Drums are sampled from drummachines and vinyl.
All the synthsounds in this track are Juno [Juno-60], except for the lead, that's JX3P.
The humming-chords (choir like sound) are Abletons Operator."

Sequential Circuits Pro One

via this auction

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Roland Bass Line TB-303

via this auction

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MOOG SYNTHESIZER DRUM CONTROLLER MODEL 1130

via this auction

"THIS WAS ASSEMBLED NOVEMBER 6th 1973 AND TESTED 13th NOVEMBER 1973 THE SERIAL NUMBER IS "A 1139" THE MOOG 1130 IS AN ELECTRO-ACOUSTICAL PERCUSSION TRANSDUCER FOR USE WITH MOOG PERFORMANCE SYNTHESIZERS. EACH TIME THE HEAD IS STRUCK, A SHORT TRIGGER AND A CONTROL SIGNAL CHANGE ARE PRODUCED. THE TWO-PRONG PLUG PRODUCES AN S-TRIG FOR USE WITH THE MINIMOOG. THE BLACK PHONE PLUG DELIVERS THE FULL CONTROL SIGNAL. THE RED PHONE PLUG DELIVERS THE SAME CONTROL SIGNAL AS THE BLACK PLUG , BUT IS ATTENUATED BY THE SCALE CONTROL. YOU PLAY IT WITH STICKS, MALLETS, OR BY HAND."

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Drumfire DF-500 (5-channel Analogue Drum Synth)

via this auction

"Drumfire DF-500. This is a 5 channel drum synth module. The 5 channels are identical, with their own Trigger-In and Audio Out sockets. Each channel is a mini analogue synth drum module, capable of producing a wide range of electronic drum sounds, and since every parameter is defined by a knob, it's highly tweakable. The 5 drum channels also have their own level and pan pots, and the signals are mixed to a pair of stereo outputs with Left/Right volume control."

Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Synthesizer

via this auctions

"included are...
- 1 SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS Prophet 5 Synthesizer (with attached 7' AC power cable)
(Model 1000 | Serial no. 1000-2954) (Rev. 3.2)
- 1 SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS Sustain Pedal (original to instrument)
- 1 ANVIL Flight Case (fitted for Prophet 5, special order) (serial no. B-64585)"

PAIA 5700 "The Drum"

via this auction
"For your consideration is the very rare PAIA 5700 "The Drum" Analog Drum Synth Module."

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Moog Minimoog Model D

via this auction

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DOD 680 Analog Delay

via this auction

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Alisa 1377 Vintage Russian Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

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ELEKTRONIKA EM-26 VOCODER

via this auction

"This is Soviet legendary synth Elektronika EM-26. It was made in 1991."

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コルグ/KID内覧会レポート「KRONOS」

YouTube via musicmasterjp | February 03, 2011
Some video of the interface.

コルグ/KID内覧会レポート「nord stage 2」

YouTube via musicmasterjp | February 03, 2011
synth section at 3:12

コルグ/KID内覧会レポート「KAOSS PAD QUAD」

YouTube via musicmasterjp | February 02, 2011 |

"2011年2月3日に行われたコルグ/KID内覧会レポートより「KAOSS PAD QUAD」のデモンストレー­ション映像。"

KDJ-ONE Portable Synth Workstation Video

話題のモバイルオーディオワークステーション「KDJ-ONE」を潜入取材!!
Popular モバイルオーディオワークステーション "KDJ-ONE" Infiltrate the interview!

YouTube via musicmasterjp | February 02, 2011 | 1 likes, 0 dislikes

先月行われたNAMMショー2011で注目の的となった国産モバイルオーディオワーク­ステーション「KDJ-ONE」。
開発元のサイバーステップ社にお邪魔して現在開発真っ只中の同機を取材した。
Googlish: "NAMM last month became the center of attention in domestic モバイルオーディオワークステーション Show 2011 "KDJ-ONE".
The aircraft covered the midst of the developing company to bother you Saibasuteppu upstream."

1980 Moog Micromoog Reference Sheet Ad

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the cover and write-up.

Buchla 200 - Restoration

flickr By rick403

"Mid 70s Buchla 200 - restoration from around 2003"

Casio CZ-1000 Microtrack

Audio on Audio Cookbook

Korg Kaoss Pad Quad UnBoxing

YouTube via sonicstate | February 03, 2011 |

"Hot item from the recent NAMM show, the Korg Kaoss Pad Quad incorporates 4 effects each with 5 effect types, plus a freeze function. Its great for gesture control in the true Kaoss Pad style.

Questions below if you want to know more in the full review.

More videos, news and reviews at www.Sonicstate.com"

rgb accelerometer cv controller and ipad touchosc shruti1 synth editor

YouTube via bitmat23 | February 01, 2011 |
follow-up to this post
"i love making gadgets, especially noisy ones."

TouchOSC - Free

iPad prices on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

din drones

din drones demo from dinja on Vimeo.

"din is a free software musical instrument that runs on the GNU/Linux OS. Make music with just your mouse and keyboard. It also supports JACK, OSC & MIDI.

din uses Bezier curves for almost all aspects of sound production --> waveforms, FM & AM, envelopes, drones and FX.

In this demo we create 143 drones -- initially only on the key note, 4th and 5th notes but soon on all the microtones in-between. You can edit drones in bunches, change their levels, timbre and pitch all in realtime.

Scale: C Eb E F G Bb C (Raga Jog)
Key note: C

Download din at dinisnoise.org/​

Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/​al_dinja

On Facebook search for Al Dinja

Audio quality is better live because there is no audio artifacts due to video making, syncing & conversion; you can also resize the din board --> make it taller for more volume levels & have wider spaces between notes for more microtones.

Every pixel on the din board is a tone. Notes are tones too :)"

din bezier waveforms demo from dinja on Vimeo.

din new users guide from dinja on Vimeo.

din drones tutorial from dinja on Vimeo.

New Synth in the Works from Audio Damage?

via Analog Industries

"We've got Big Things brewing at both the Rocky Mountain R&D Facility and down here in Tempe at Human Resources And Marketing And Other Shit. The picture above is representative of one aspect of those Big Things."

Pulse waves in an iPad app?

Also see the link above for Eos updates.

Venus - JV Reactable live

YouTube via JVreactablelive | February 02, 2011 |

"Venus - JV Reactable live"


iPad prices on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Semi-chaotic morning solo (Clavia Nord Modular G2)

YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan | February 02, 2011 |
http://www.myspace.com/fredericgerchambeau

Dot.com Sequencer and GRP A 8 Sequencer work together, space analogue music

YouTube via Synthiefrau | February 03, 2011 |

"Hi lovely Synthfolk, this is a live improvision. The two analogue Seqencer of my Synthesizers.com System and the GRP A8 work together. The Leads comes from the Minimoog. Effects are from the little Dark energy (my love) from Doepfer and from the Juno 60. Welcome too the space track."

Blacet Research to Release MOTM/Synth Tech Modules

via the Blacet mailing list:

"Hi All:

I've had the opportunity to check out some of Synthesis Technology's new DSP modules. They are nice and compact, have interesting features hard to implement in a totally analog fashion and they sound very nice.

E340 Cloud Generator
E350 Morphing Terrarium
E560 Deflector Shield
E580 Resampling Mini-Delay

http://www.analoguehaven.com/synthesistechnology/

http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2011/01/20/wnamm11-synthesis-technology/

Paul has had the foresight to include a MOTM/Blacet power connector on each board as well as the Euro connector. The size is also quite adaptable to the Frac footprint.

We have an opportunity to offer these in fully assembled Frac format. These are mainly surface mount and would be 90% assembled by Synthesis Technology's supply chain with the front panel assembly, testing etc performed by Blacet.

I don't expect to stock these in a normal manner due to minimum batch sizes and the complexities of an external vendor. The plan at this point is to make a small run of each module spaced out during 2011 based on advance orders.

The E350, which will be the F350, will be the first to be offered. Expected ship date is 4-1-2011. Look for an order link on our store page in a few days.

Any other feedback is, of course appreciated.

John Blacet"