YouTube Uploaded by MixCessation on Dec 15, 2010
"Yellow Magic Orchestra - Firecracker (Soul Train 1980)"
via Boing Boing
Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 x 2 & Fender Rhodes. Looks like an ARP for bass.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Firecracker (Soul Train 1980)
YouTube Uploaded by MixCessation on Dec 15, 2010
"Yellow Magic Orchestra - Firecracker (Soul Train 1980)"
via Boing Boing
Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 x 2 & Fender Rhodes. Looks like an ARP for bass.
Vintage ARP 2600 Synthesizer Foot Switch
via this auction
"This listing is for an ARP Foot Switch. It works with the ARP 2600 and ARP Odyssey."
ON THE RANDOM
YouTube Uploaded by Ebotronix on Nov 16, 2011
"4ms VCAMatrix RCD
Analogue Systems RS 100 RS110 RS 360
Doepfer A114 A118 A133 A134 A143-9 A152 .......
Flight of Harmony Choices
Make Noise Brains Maths Optomix Pressure Points QMMG René Wogglebug
Malekko AO JAG Noisering Uncle
Moog FreqBox CF 251 MP 201
Toppobrillo Quantimator Sport Modulator
Logic Master clock via Kenton Pro 2000II and 4ms RDC"
LABELS/MORE:
4ms,
Analogue Systems,
Doepfer,
Flight of Harmony,
Make Noise,
Malekko,
MOOG,
Toppobrillo,
Video
Ghost Rider Modular
YouTube Uploaded by FOCtv on Nov 16, 2011
"Mr. Hand demos a synthesizers.com patch utilizing a CatGirl Synth Sub Octave Divider module. The sequence is a facsimile of Suicide's song Ghost Rider done with a Synthesizers.com Q119 Sequential Controller. It's not the complete riff since Marty Rev's riff is poly-rhythmic and I could only use 8 steps of the analog sequencer. The organ-like tonality is from the CGS Sub-Octave module which can function similarly to the divide down technology used in electric organs."
SSSSYNTH Free Mono Synth for iPhone & iPad
"SSSSYNTH is Monophonic Virtual Analog Synthesizer. Since the basic analog synthesizer's parameters are implemented, this app is perfectly suitable for beginners! You can easily create impressive phrases from 35 types of keyboard even if you cannot play the piano.
[Specifications]- OSC x 2
- MODURATION
RING MODURATION
OSC SYNC
- GLIDE
- FILTER x 1
- EG x 2(AMP,FILTER)
- LFO x 2
- FX
DELAY
OVER DRIVE
- KEYBOARD(SCALE) x 35"
SSSSYNTH - Sobal Corporation
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay
Cwejman S1 Mk2 Analog Semi Modular Synth
via this auction
"some of the highlights of this synth:
Oscillators
These 3 super-precise oscillators don't drift unless you ask them to. By injecting a little modulation, you can get some wonderful vintage warmth. Or you can keep the modern stability. They have a wide frequency range. When you use one oscillator to FM another, you get some truly musical effects. Oscillator 1 doubles as a voltage-controllable low frequency oscillator.
LFOOne of the coolest, and least-known features of the LFO is the doubling of speed that happens in the Sawtooth and Ramp modes. With the voltage control offered, you can use it as an audio VCO. The LFO also offers a couple cool gated modes.
FiltersFor me, the most attractive aspect of the synth was the incredible filter section. The Lowpass filter is switchable between 4-pole (-24db) and 6-pole (-36db) modes, as well as a band-pass mode. The Multimode filter is switchable between 2, 4, and 6 poles, and Highpass, Bandpass, and Lowpass modes. (The Bandpass actually uses 1, 2, and 3 poles.)
You can use these filters in parallel or series for some incredible sound-shaping. With all the different filter topologies offered, the subtractive synthesis capabilities of the S1Mk2 are nearly unparalled among semi-modular synths. It is truly amazing to be able to select between buzzy 2-pole and deep-bite 6 pole modes. And when you run them in series, you can get up to 12 pole mode (-72 db!). A truly deadly filter bite! Couple that with the hyper-snappy envelopes and you have a synth with some of the deadliest teeth you will ever encounter.Each filter has a 5-input mixer. Each filter can take one external signal.
Envelopes
Speaking of the envelopes, the two envelopes on this synth are incredible. They are super-fast, excellent for percussion sounds. With the fast speeds, you are able to get sounds with this synth impossible in vintage instruments. However, these envelopes are easily capable of the slower times of older synths. Also, they both include a Delay stage. This is a pause between the gate-on and the Attack stage. When both envelopes are used together, and one is delayed, pseudo-delay effects are possible.
Both of the identical DADSR envelopes are completely controllable. They have voltage control inputs for each stage. This allows you to mimic the acoustic properties of real-world instruments. There is a switch for linear/exponential modes. There are positive and negative outputs.
I should mention a couple issues:
There is some slight bleedthrough of oscillators 1 and 2 into mixer outputs 1 and 2, respectively. Not noticeable at typical levels, really only if you are using the mixer as your main output..."
SN S1mk2-023
ADDAC Turns 2 with a New Website
via ADDAC"It's our uttermost pleasure to present our New Website*!
This comes around a time when we're celebrating our second year of existence. We still don't know exactly when it all started and can't quite believe that around two years gone by already!
We'd like to thank everybody who believed in our solutions. This wouldn't be possible without you!
It's our hope that the new website will help to bring you a new experience when looking and searching for our products.
And last, but not least, to celebrate the occasion we're offering FREE SHIPPING on module orders until the end of 2011!
*We're still cleaning up some details here and there but without further delays we'd like to Welcome you aboard."
New Serge ANIMATE S-Panel
via the Serge list: "According to Rex, the ANIMATE has been specifically designed to be the mate for those who have (or are considering) an "ANIMAL" or "ANIMOO" (w/ ring mod), and as a single panel 'stand-alone' Signal Processor panel for those who have wished for the power/density of a SOUP Kitchen and CV 2 in one panel, similar in concept to the ANIMAL in relation to the BLUE or RED Voice + CV1 or 2 as the two panel solutions found in the original line.
Interesting mods:
1. There is an on-board Comparator with a variable 'Threshold' control, now included in the Preamp with the input available to any audio signal OR CV control signal for creating gates, triggers or square wave signals from any source in the system.
2. The 'NTO' has a "HI -LO" frequency range switch allowing a powerful set of vari-waveform outputs, featuring voltage control of both exponential and linear frequency modulation, operating as a stable complex LFO or as the typical NTO.
What's cool is that now in just 2 shop panels you can have synthesis with complex triple oscillator voicing (2x NTO/1xPCO) AND signal processing in both frequency domain (Wave Mult/Triple Wave Shaper) and time domain (Wilson Analog Delay). Not to mention the importance of a preamp to import external signals into the system. Very nice.
Rex is offering a free chassis to the first 3 orders for the new panel - so if any of you are interested, give him a call.
He also mentioned he had some ship-ready modules - one of each Kleinzeit, Bi-Filter, EQ Shifter, Audio & CV Matrix Mixers, CV Processor and Sequencer B - offering incentives if you want one now."
Cabaret Voltaire & the EMS Synthi Hi-Fli
Cabaret Voltaire - Voice Of America (Celebration)
YouTube Uploaded by jmj321 on Feb 25, 2009
"From the Granada arts program 'Celebration', broadcast in 1980. Unfortunately the Cabs were at the end of the program and cut short somewhat."
Spotted this one on ether^ra
YouTube Uploaded by jmj321 on Feb 25, 2009
"From the Granada arts program 'Celebration', broadcast in 1980. Unfortunately the Cabs were at the end of the program and cut short somewhat."
Spotted this one on ether^ra
burstgenut.wmv
YouTube Uploaded by neutron7 on Nov 16, 2011
"Demo of neutron shield modulator burst generator program."
Neutron shield modulator: Chaos
Uploaded by neutron7 on Nov 16, 2011
"Demo of the chaos LFO. 2 tracks, both are chaos controlled."
DSI Tempest Old Synths
YouTube Uploaded by dreamprobe on Nov 2, 2011
"Showing off the Analog Oscillators in this video. This machine is a masterpiece!
More videos coming soon..."
DSI Tempest Linn-O-Mania
Uploaded by dreamprobe on Nov 3, 2011
"Time to crank up the Distortion and Compressor knobs to 100%!
My idea was to make sound with only the LINN drum samples library in the Digital Oscillator 3 & 4. Bassdrum, Rim, Snare, HH, Crash, Ride and Tambourine were used.
Hope you will enjoy it!"
Access Virus Indigo
via this auction
"Late 2000 saw the release of a sleek, newly styled Virus called the Indigo. Dubbed the 'Virtual Analog Roadster', the Indigo is a retro-styled twist on the amazing Virus synthesizer. It blends classic Roland, Moog and ARP style with the great features and sounds of the Virus B (OS 4.0). It adds a stout 37-note keyboard and a cool new grey/blue look. It's compact, easy to play, fun to tweak, and is a powerful synth!"
Boss RE-20 Space Echo Demo w/ A Synthesizer
YouTube Uploaded by gstormelectro on Nov 16, 2011
"gstormelectronica.blogspot.com
Here is a demo of my favorite effect pedal, the Boss/Roland RE-20 Space Echo. It is a savagely beautiful emulation of the tape-delays from the 70's, and the typical sound has been used countless music acts from Pink Floyd, Portishead, to Radiohead as well. This video isn't a full review, just showing some quick sound flavors if you're thinking about routing a synthesizer through it.
Synthesizer: M-Audio Venom
Synth Patch: Europa_JP (can be downloaded from my blog)
Mixer: Mackie 402-VLZ3
Audio recorder: Tascam DR-05"
Euro modded Chimera BC9 Synth (work in progress)
flickr By Chris_Carter_
"I decided to rehouse one of my Chimera Synths into a Eurorack module. The BC9 seemed to most obvious choice as it has CV/trig inputs and the size fits the format well.
The first stage was to see how practical it would be, and as it happens it took only an hour to dismantle the original and mount it onto a copper board. The next stage will be to add holes for the 10 status LEDs and attach a Doepfer power cable (5v). I may also remount the whole thing on an aluminium panel."
KORG Monotribe How To Guide on Installing XRF Wireless MIDI
"What are these XRF modules? they are an amazing little device that enables us to give them serial data and they will transmit it to another module very easily. The plan? to take the serial connection on the Monotribe and plumb it into the module thereby making a wireless serial link with our PC for sending and receiving MIDI data."
via Black Belt Jones where you'll find the full guide.
monotribes on eBay
ELEKTRONIKA EM-04 SOVIET ANALOG ORGAN | BRASS | STRING MACHINE
via this auction
"Electronika EM - 04. There is a one master oscillator in the instrument. Due to this oscillator a possibility of instrument's detuning in the process of operation is eliminated. This generator shifts a pitch of the instrument on an octave, "slalom-effect" and refines the tuning +/- 1/4. Because of split of the manual into 2 sections, the volume of each part may be adjusted.
Specifications:— Total audible range - 7 1/12 octaves
— Keyboard's volume - 4 1/12 octaves
— Mains voltage - 220V +/-10%
— Dimensions - 790x490x155 cm
— Dimensions, 890x355x102 mm (31" x 19" x 4")
— Weight, 20 kg (approx. 44 Pounds)
— Also contains 1.126 gramms GOLD, 6.143 SILVER"
Transformers - Circuit Bending documentary by Gef Senz
YouTube Uploaded by loschaofedmaro on Jun 6, 2011
"circuit bending"
modified / circuit bent KORG POLY800
via this auction"The mods we have installed on this synth consist of 3 main sections, Filter mods, FM mods and Audio mods.
FILTER MODS:Cutoff & Resonance Knobs: The new resonance knob can take the resonance well into self oscillation and far beyond what is normally programmable from the front panel. This can produce the kind of screaming tweeter eating top end and subsonic bass that gives these machines a whole new range of sonic possibilities. The filter cutoff knob allows you to perform long filter sweeps for those squidgy burbling analogue lines that you could never actually perform on a Poly800 before now. Both parameters are still also controlled by the normal programming methods which can set the range of the knobs control.
12dB / 24dB Filter Response Switch: Somewhat mysteriously the filter chip used in these machines has both 12dB/Oct and 24dB/Oct outputs but only the 24dB one is actually used. This mod adds a switch to select either a 24dB or less drastic 12dB filter responseVCF CV input: This socket round the back of the machine adds an external 0 to 5v control voltage input that controls the filter cutoff. The new filter cutoff control knob is disabled when a jack is plugged into the socket.
FM MOD'S:These consist of a source selection knob and an FM (frequency modulation) amount knob. Essentially VCF FM allows you to modulate the filter cutoff at audio frequencies to create all kinds of clanging cross modulation and bizarre alien splatters & sweeps. This effect works best with the resonance cranked up into self oscillation which is where the new resonance knob mod comes into its own. The source selection knob allows you to select one of four sources for the FM signal. These are DCO1, DCO2, Noise and audio input. The audio input takes its signal from before the input level knob so you can use the audio to modulate the filter cutoff but remove the actual audio signal from the mix. The source knob also has an off setting.
This Poly800 still produces all the normal sounds possible with this unit when the new controls are not in use. It runs from either 6 x C size batteries or an external 9v power supply.
Listen to the soundcloud demos below to hear the kind of extra sounds that can be produced using the new mods."
Modified Korg Poly800 demos by circuitbenders.co.uk
Rare Powertran Transcendent 2000
via this auction
"Built around 1979 This fantastic British Mono synth was designed by Tim Orr of EMS. He was the chap behind some of the most classic and sought after early synths like the EMS synthi used by Pink Floyd This was the first synth used by Joy Division / New Order and appears on there early tracks.."
First Modularsquare Synth Battle - Saturday, December 3rd
"Saturday, December 3rd it's Synth Battle at Modularsquare’s
Choose your favorite instrument, register in one category and come to fight at Modularsquare synth battle ! The journey will end with a 100% electronic jam session between all participants. Registrations are limited and required for all participants (see below). Free entrance for all.
Schedule:
2.00 pm – 6.00 pm : Synth Battle
6.00 pm – 7.00 pm : Electronic jam session with all the participants
Rules:
- 1 instrument per participant
- 1 additional controller/sequencer admitted (iPad, iPhone, master keyboard, external sequencer...)
- 1 additional effect admitted (effect pedal, effect unit)
- No computer
- The set-up must fit in a limited space
Categories:
- Modular synthesizers (12U max)
- Monophonic synthesizers
- Polyphonic synthesizers
- Drum machines
- Drone box, DIY, bending...
Place to be:
- Address : 6 rue Marceau - 94200 - Ivry-sur-Seine
- Metro ligne 7, station Pierre et Marie Curie
- Contact : cyril(at)modularsquare.com
- Follow us on Twitter & Facebook
Registration:
Send a mail to cyril(at)modularsquare.com before November, 30th. In the title note « Inscription synth battle ». In the mail, write the chosen category, the list of your gears and your cellphone number, so we can join you if necessary."
Choose your favorite instrument, register in one category and come to fight at Modularsquare synth battle ! The journey will end with a 100% electronic jam session between all participants. Registrations are limited and required for all participants (see below). Free entrance for all.
Schedule:
2.00 pm – 6.00 pm : Synth Battle
6.00 pm – 7.00 pm : Electronic jam session with all the participants
Rules:
- 1 instrument per participant
- 1 additional controller/sequencer admitted (iPad, iPhone, master keyboard, external sequencer...)
- 1 additional effect admitted (effect pedal, effect unit)
- No computer
- The set-up must fit in a limited space
Categories:
- Modular synthesizers (12U max)
- Monophonic synthesizers
- Polyphonic synthesizers
- Drum machines
- Drone box, DIY, bending...
Place to be:
- Address : 6 rue Marceau - 94200 - Ivry-sur-Seine
- Metro ligne 7, station Pierre et Marie Curie
- Contact : cyril(at)modularsquare.com
- Follow us on Twitter & Facebook
Registration:
Send a mail to cyril(at)modularsquare.com before November, 30th. In the title note « Inscription synth battle ». In the mail, write the chosen category, the list of your gears and your cellphone number, so we can join you if necessary."
Kasio-M4L - Free Casio CZ-inspired Max4Live Device
Click the pic to read the controls.
Kasio-M4L demo material by olilarkin
"Some sounds from my Casio CZ inspired Max4Live device. No FX used.
VST/AU/RTAS version coming soon (if enough people are interested)
http://www.ableton.com/products/max-live/oli-larkin-kasio-m4l
http://www.olilarkin.co.uk
Release date: Nov 15, 2011"
Korg Monomania Sound Contest - Jonowise
YouTube Uploaded by jonowise on Nov 16, 2011
"Jonowise entry for Korg Monomania sound contest, 8 tracks of Monotron mixed in Ableton with compression no extra effects or instruments/samples were used"
monotribes on eBay
Moguai Performance in Recklinghausen/Germany
"Moguai performing his remix of Fatboy Slim's 'Ya Mama'."
Crumar Trilogy Classic 80's Analog Synthesizer
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction
"Classic Italian Analog Synth circa 1982. Utilizes the same legendary CEM chips as MemoryMoog, Oberheim OB-1, OB-8, OB-Xa, Paya Proteus, PPG Wave, Sequential Pro One, Prophet 5, Synton College, Syrinx, and more. Contains the following CEM chips:
6 x CEM 3310 (EG)
6 x CEM 3320 (VCF)
6 x CEM 3330 (VCA)
1 x SSM 2020 (VCA)"
More pics of the inside below.
via this auction
"Classic Italian Analog Synth circa 1982. Utilizes the same legendary CEM chips as MemoryMoog, Oberheim OB-1, OB-8, OB-Xa, Paya Proteus, PPG Wave, Sequential Pro One, Prophet 5, Synton College, Syrinx, and more. Contains the following CEM chips:
6 x CEM 3310 (EG)
6 x CEM 3320 (VCF)
6 x CEM 3330 (VCA)
1 x SSM 2020 (VCA)"
More pics of the inside below.
Cableguys MidiShaper
YouTube Uploaded by rekkerd on Nov 15, 2011
"Check the review at http://rekkerd.org/review-cableguys-midishaper for more info."
DSI Tempest & Mandelbulb 3D
YouTube Uploaded by Puzzlegob on Nov 14, 2011
"A Mandelbulb video processed in After Effects with music created on a Dave Smith Instruments Tempest, with Eventide Space & TimeFactor for Reverb & Delay."
VST automation in energyXT
YouTube Uploaded by energyXT on Nov 16, 2011
"This video shows you how to record VST automation in real-time by turning the knobs in the GUI, but also how to record by drawing automation by hand.
All mixer, EQ and VST instrument/effects paramaters can be automated in energyXT.
http://www.energy-xt.com"
Roland Xp-50 synth workstation demo by S4K ( xp 80 xp-80 space4keys )
YouTube Uploaded by Space4Keys on Nov 16, 2011
"Roland Xp-50 synth workstation demo by S4K ( xp 80 xp-80 space4keys )
Performed by S4K
http://www.space4keys.com
http://www.keyboardsolo.com"
Curtis UI Study
YouTube Uploaded by TheStrangeAgency on Nov 16, 2011
"Exploring"
Curtis for iPad - The Strange Agency LLC
iPads on eBay
pNORTNAOMI - Firm
YouTube Uploaded by pNORTNAOMI on Nov 16, 2011
"Disfigured seemingly random beats made from a midi sequencer created in Touch Designer and Motu Machfive 3 with particle manipulated wireframe feedback. Each box is triggered via a midi note which is also being sent out to Flstudio and Machfive 3 and the animations get disfigured and warped over time until they turn into a particle storm. 3 Lfo's are used as sequencers. I also added a vocodex. The patch in Machfive 3 is made up of Drum , Synth and granular modules."
LIGHTHOUSE - the 2007 Hawkfest Webcast & Southern Cross
YouTube Uploaded by moonweed2003 on Nov 14, 2011
"Unable to Travel in 2007, Tim created this webcast to Hawkfest2007 in order to take part - and thus celebrate - the marriage of Kris and Dave Brock.
Other versions of this webcast have a very low volume, so, this version of the Video has had the sound 'normalised' ...
Tim Blake music is exclusively available by download from:-
http://moonweed.free.fr/store.htm or
www.timblake.fr.st/store.htm"
Tim Blake - Southern Cross
Uploaded by moonweed2003 on Nov 16, 2011
"Tim Blake- Playing Theremin and working on "Southern Cross" at his home in France ...."
Arp 2600 Reborn
YouTube Uploaded by ricel1992 on Nov 16, 2011
"We had our 8 hour repair this past Saturday for the EARS tech mentor program and my project was one of my ARP 2600s and my ARP Sequencer.
The 2600 was completely dead and so when we opened it up last Thursday we saw right away that a resistor 2 caps had blown on the power supply. It ended up being a dead short around the oscillator 3 board so we fixed that up and I soldered in some replacements and remounted the supply. Jeff helped to make sure everything was running and we booted it up for the first time in a while!
Next we looked at my arp sequencer which was stuck running at maximum speed, Jeff flipped it over and saw that there was another dead short for the negative power supply going to the clock of the sequencer so he clipped one of the decoupling caps and it started running fine (guess I should solder in a replacement when I get the chance)! We noticed that the quantized outputs were not putting out signal though so hopefully we can take a look at that this Thursday.
There's a little clip of the sequencer and the 2600 running together at the end.
Check out some of my music at:
http://soundcloud.com/loganrice"
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