Sponsor Shout Out

I just wanted to give a shout out and a HUGE thank you to the direct sponsors of the site. You can find their banners on the right of the site under the Manufacturers, Dealers and new Artists sections. For those new to MATRIXSYNTH, every single post you see here goes up by hand. There is zero automation on the site. Everything you see is hand picked, hand processed and hand posted. At a current average of ~50 posts a day, this takes a ton of time and work (hours a day, seven days a week). Not a single day off since 2005 with the exception of one day at the start of the blog when I had no idea what I was getting into. :)

With that, every bit of support is extremely appreciated, and the banners you see on the right of the site are the banners of those that believe in the site enough to support it. Please support them in return.

Moving forward, all new sponsors will be announced in a new post as a show of gratitude and an opportunity to call out all sponsors of the site.

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ANALOG SYNTHESIZER MODULAR SYNTH 9V part.3

YouTube Uploaded by panote09 on Dec 2, 2011
panote09 on eBay (RSS)

All parts here.

B Willing James Sonica Synth Solo

"Solo with a Sonica Synthesizer. Rare instrument designed by Frank Eventoff in 1979. So yes, we're the same age. Not me and Frank that is."


via this auction

VINTAGE FRANK EVENTOFF [SERGE] SONICA SYNTHESIZER

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Maestro G-2 Rhythm N Sound

via this auction
analogsd (RSS)
SN M-5917 or M-3917
"This box is amazing.
Here's a brief rundown of the effects:
-analog drum sounds that track with your strumming(Bass Drum, Bongo, Brush, Tambourine, Clav)
-analog bass synth sound that tracks your pitch(String Bass)
-Maestro Fuzz
-Auto Wah with adjustable width speed(Wow Wow)
-Tremelo with adjustable rate(Echo Repeat)
-Tone Filter(Color Tones)
Included in the listing is the Maestro G-2, Rhythm N Sound and the original case..."

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Z VEX RINGTONE 2008 HAND PAINTED

via this auction
analogsd (RSS)

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KORG Mono/Poly Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

SN 379878

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Buchla System #1& Moog Taurus 2

YouTube Uploaded by Ebotronix on Dec 2, 2011

"Buchla System #1& Moog Taurus 2
Akai MFC 42
Boss LS 2
Doepfer R2m
Kenton Pro Solo( Aux SH LFO to FB2) & Pro Solo Mk2 (Taurus Midi to cv)
Maestro Ringmodulator
Sherman Filterbank 2
Yamaha MCS 2
Audio : 261e to Boss LS2 to Taurus to Ringmodulator to
Sherman FB 2 to 292e to Akai
Logic master clock and Ultrabeat Drum"

The Animals House of the Rising Sun Old School Computer Remix

YouTube Uploaded by bd594 on Dec 2, 2011

"While following on the coat tail of my first popular video "Queen Bohemian Rhapsody Old School Computer Remix" [posted here - also see bd594 & the mechanical label for more] i tried to change the venue and built a couple of robot bands (yeah! machines that play actual instruments). These videos didn't fair as well so i decided to go back to the basics and create another video utilizing old computer equipment. For this video i recorded each instrument separately with a decent stereo mic and i also used a mixer to adjust the audio levels. i would like to point out that absolutely no sampling or audio effects were used.

instruments

a. HP Scanjet 3P, Adaptec SCSI card and a computer powered by Ubuntu v9.10 OS as the Vocals. (hey, the scanner is old)
b. Atari 800XL with an EiCO Oscilloscope as the Organ
c. Texas instrument Ti-99/4A with a Tektronix Oscilloscope as the Guitar
d. Hard-drive powered by a PiC16F84A microcontroller as the bass drum and cymbal

i was very pleased how the hard-drive drums turned out and they sound great. i will definitely use them in my next video. Oh Yeah, my next video i would like to use a current song so please leave any recommendations.
(3OH!3 is a big contender)

i would like to give a shoutout to James Houston who (i think) was the first person to use multiple legacy computer equipment in conjunction to make a song. Be sure to take the time to view his YouTube video "Big ideas: Don't get any - Radiohead cover by James Houston". [posted here]

For all you haters out there:
1. The timing is not off, take the time to listen to the actual song before criticizing.
2. No, i don't have a lot of spare time so i have to use it sparingly.
3. Fair use on the internet. Not making any money here! i wasn't even born when this song came out but this is just one way of reviving an older song and introducing it to Generation Z.

:)

thanks for watching
BD594"

Decoding the Korg Monotribe Firmware Upgrade

via Gravitronic where you'll find the full details.

"Korg released a firmware update for the monotribe. It's an audio file that you play to the sync input of the monotribe. Interesting, yeah? Let's take a look at the content of the file and see how far we can get towards disassembly. This would be the first steps towards a custom firmware for the korg monotribe..."

Update: a couple more links worth checking out if interested:

Korg monotribe Firmware 2.0 analysis on Gameboy Genius (in via Michael)
Reverse engineering a Korg Monotribe on hackaday

EMI Powerhouse Rhythm Unit Drums with collection of magazines

YouTube Uploaded by FromNaplesTV on Dec 1, 2011

"EMI Powerhouse Rythm unit from "The Pando Collection""


via this auction via Fernando in the comments of this post.

"For one week only, from "The Pando Collection of Keyboards and Antiques" comes out this Emi Powerhouse Bandmaster Rhythm Unit. One of the most enigmatic electro-mechanic instruments built on the pre-digital era. This one of a kind instrument is one of the few in working condition in the world and is complete with a collection of eight magazines.

From the family of Mellotron instruments, the Powerhouse is loved by producers in search on that 70's analog sound. The Powerhouse is a must have not just for collectors, but also for producers and studios in search of original loops.

The Powerhouse magazines feature adjustable loops of excellent quality. And this unit comes with 8.

Tape 1 is Quickstep, Shuffle, Twist and funky beat.
Tape 2 includes Old Time Jazz, Jazz waltz 12/8 rhythm and Nodern Waltz.
Tape 3 includes: Slow foxtrot, tango, pasodoble y bolero.
Tape 4: includes: Samba, mambo, Merengue y Calypso.
Tape 5: Rumba, Cha-cha-cha, Bossa nova and Beguine,
Tape 6: March, Polka, Rhythm and Jig.
Tape 7 includes two versions of Motown slowbeat and two versions of Latin slowbeat.
Tape 8: includes Latin Rock, Rock n' Rhythm, Cuban rock and Glitter Rock.

The Powerhouse uses adapts the technology that Chamberlain and Bradley used on the Mellotron, improving functionality and reliability by using this high end 8 track magazines.
Location: Miami, Florida."

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JUNOST-21 UNOST-21 RARE VINTAGE SOVIET USSR ANALOG KEYTAR SN 6497

via this auction

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Eminent Solina F 225

via this auction

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1982 Korg Mono/Poly Monophonic Synthesizer Promo Ad

via this auction

Elettrorama Dub Siren Plus

"DUB SIREN SYNTHETIZER
AND DELAY MODULE ALL IN ONE!

SYNTH:
3 OSCILLATOR CONTROLS
3 MODULATION CONTROLS
UP TO 1000 COMBINATIONS
PUSH CONTROL
LOOP CONTROL
AND MORE..

DELAY:
REPEATS
LEVEL
TIME"

More pics via Elettorama on Facebook, via Livio
Audio on here.

Testflight of unharmony - Infernal Noise Machine

YouTube Uploaded by henrikbjorkk on Dec 2, 2011

"Trying it out... Maths into VCAs. All sounds from the INM."

Infernal FM

Uploaded by henrikbjorkk on Dec 2, 2011

"A triangle LFO into the VCO - all sounds from the INM."

Pics of Synth DIY Built with JH PCBs

This one in via numbertalk on the electro-music.com thread on Jürgen Haible's passing. Click here for a thread starting on Sun Feb 17, 2008 currently with 196 posts from various people creating things with his designs. Link also added to this post.

US KORG Monotribe V2 Videos

US vids have been added to the bottom of the main post here.

Test Monomachine Modular Doepfer

YouTube Uploaded by humankoala on Dec 2, 2011

"Doepfer synchronized to monomachine with midi2cv, 2 inputs fx rev/delay/chorus from mono
bad video and it's not perfectly mixed but it's a proof of concept and yes it works ;)
They fit nicely together the monomachine delay is perfect and the step fx sequencer can do nice things on modular sounds"

via The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

MacBeth Mk1 VORTEX Keyboard + Desktop Prototypes Video

YouTube Uploaded by macbethsynthesizers on Dec 2, 2011

"A very quick demo of the both the desktop and keyboard prototypes of the MacBeth Mk1 VORTEX Synthesizer. Both instruments are completely analogue- including the keyboard section! Excuse the playing- and more to follow!"

MacBeth Mk1 VORTEX Keyboard+ VORTEX Desktop Demo 2

YouTube Uploaded by macbethsynthesizers on Dec 3, 2011

"Here is another short video featuring the Macbeth Mk1 VORTEX series. The Desktop unit is providing the arpeggiated bass (via a Korg Prophecy as a controller) and the Keyboard unit is doing the lead stuff. The keyboard unit has Oscillator 2 cross modulating bot Oscillator 1 and the Filter- it makes for seriously searing lead solo stuff! Hope you enjoy.....Ken"

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303 MIDI control

YouTube Uploaded by ripe909 on Dec 2, 2011

"testing a new custom tb-303 CPU, complete MIDI control of the interface, programming patterns and live transpose accent/slide tweaking"

MUTE SYNTH _ UNPREDICTABLE SOUND and STRUCTURE

mute synth _ dirty electronics

YouTube Uploaded by pianoloft on Nov 4, 2011

"it´s fun, to play along with that crazy hand-hold synth by dirty electronics, a touch-controlled noise based device."

"The MUTE SYNTH is a very special device, which alters pitch, sound and pulse when it is tilted. it utilises feedback and responds to touch of your hands. one has to explore and find one´s own way how to use it. it´s like a journey to an unknown territory. i like the unusual handling it´s extraordinary design, which is some artwork, created by Adrian Shaughnessy from MUTE.

more information: http://www.dirtyelectronics.org"

Blacet Synth Tech Killer Clones From Texas!

via the Blacet mailing list:

"Paul [Synthesis Technology / MOTM] has created clever DSP clones of popular analog modules that once were complex, pricey and physically HUGE. Not to mention extremely pricey and mostly unobtainium for mere mortals.

Now available at a reasonable price in a compact package.

We are taking orders for January/February delivery on all four Synth Tech (MOTM) DSP modules in Frac until January 2.

Don't miss out!

More info on the store page down at the bottom of "Modules".

http://www.blacet.com/store2.html

Have a great and safe Holiday Season!

John Blacet"

12 days of Modular- #2 Triangle Wave

YouTube Uploaded by raulsworldofsynths on Nov 29, 2011

"The 12 days of Modular. A series of 12 videos themed around Modular Synthesis and sound. Demonstration of Triangle Wave and accompanying waveform view. Sound and Video by Raul Pena"

All parts here.

Electro-Harmonix Analogizer demo

YouTube Uploaded by EHX on Nov 30, 2011

"Got the digital blues? Coat your guitar in warm, organic tone. The new Analogizer thaws out digitally processed guitar [or synth], and gives you the sound and feel of an analog delay without the long delay times. Boost your solos with up to 26dB of gain. Fatten your sound. The Analogizer is the antidote to harsh and lifeless sounding digital pedals.
This pedal is 100% Analog !
http://www.ehx.com/products/analogizer"

She Won The War - Peter Dyer (Tempest w/ live drums by Bennie Rodgers II)

YouTube Uploaded by peterkeys88 on Nov 30, 2011

"An original song using the Dave Smith Tempest w/ live drums & synth.
Peter Dyer on Tempest, Bennie "BrIIght Red" Rodgers II on drums, & Douglas Charles Showalter on Mopho & Prophet '08.

"She Won The War" was written on the DSI Tempest using original sounds in 16 beats and recorded in 2 takes, without midi sync or click.

Bennie "BrIIght Red" Rodgers II used Tama, Sabian, Vater, Audix, Evans, & Kickport gear in this recording.

View in 720p HD for best quality!
More music & videos at:
http://peterdyer.net/
http://dcsnoise.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/Blessedkidd"

via The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Acidlab Miami-Analog Drummachine (pattern chaining)

YouTube Uploaded by SuKenor on Dec 2, 2011

modcan Touch Sequencer 1st patch

YouTube Uploaded by shaft9000 on Dec 2, 2011

"1st you hear row 2, then row 1 being modulated by row 3

just a quickie w/ the modcan Touch Sequencer , driving:
- E350 osc through an A-105 filter, and another row of the mTS is driving the E340 osc through a CGS Synthacon filter. mTS row 3 is modulating row 1's CV in for E340 VCO(upper variations)
-EGs by cwejman ADSR-VC2, planB m13 as VCAs
-echo from an Analogue Systems rs-390

1st you hear row 2, then row 1 being modulated by row 3"

Thingamagoop 2 RGB + Bit Blob Jr + Ring Mod - Bleep Labs Sale!

YouTube Uploaded by drbleep on Dec 2, 2011

"The Thingamagoop 2: RGB and the Bit Blob Jr. are now on sale.
We're also pleased to announce a kit version of the RGB!
http://bleeplabs.com

In this video the RGB and Jr. are run through Delptronics' ring mod and then reverb.
http://mickeydelp.com/ring-modulator.html"

OBERHEIM OB-8 Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

Pics of the voice boards below. You can see how on the OB-8 there are two boards with four voices integrated on each, while on the OB-Xa each voice board is separate. You can see a couple of shots of the OB-Xa voice boards in this post and this post.

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Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Analog Synth

via this auction
SN 2490
"Also included with this sale is a SC, separate portable 4 octave keyboard which has 8 combination control buttons and mod & pitch bend wheels. It has been recently serviced by MARC, Inc. in Woodstock NY where the memory battery was replaced and the inside inspected and cleaned. It does not include MIDI retro-fit. Both the instrument and the portable keyboards have their own Anvil Cases which are included.
FYI: This instrument is the one used on the Larry Levan Remix of the Taanya Gardner record 'Heartbeat'."

Teenage Engineering OP-1

via this auction

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JazzMutant Lemur running on iPad - second sighting

YouTube Uploaded by cdrknowledge on Dec 1, 2011

"Lemur app on iPad controlling Konkreet Lab's custom MeeBlip hardware synth via iConnectMIDI interface for iOS.First sighting on CDM: http://createdigitalmusic.com/2011/11/spotted-lemur-interface-running-on-ipad"

:)

iPads on eBay

The Choppertone Pt 1: Custom MIDI Controller for Ableton Live + Nick Francis Interview

YouTube Uploaded by DubSpot on Nov 30, 2011

"More info: http://blog.dubspot.com/choppertone
Producer, programmer, radio broadcaster, music director and host of Quietmusic, Nick Francis recently stopped by Dubspot NYC for an inspiring interview and intimate live performance and demonstration on his own custom-built MIDI controller The Choppertone along with Ableton Live.

In this exclusive Dubspot video interview, Nick Francis talks about his musical evolution, from listening to rock and pop music of the 1960s and '70s to delving into the world of jazz, experimental and electronic music (musical instruments and music technology); Francis embraced everything from Tangerine Dream, Kraftwerk, Brian Eno, Herbie Hancock and Weather Report to DJ Shadow, Moby, and Fatboy Slim. He has a strong appreciation for classic American soul and R&B and music of the 1940s and 1950s, but also pays attention to current music and recognizes the efforts of innovative electronic musicians and performers of the 21st century."

Good Modulations

YouTube Uploaded by MMTAKEDA55 on Dec 1, 2011

"Good Modulations is DIY project of percussion synthesizer."

The joy of patching a minicase

YouTube Uploaded by Wiktorion on Dec 1, 2011

"dang it"

SunVox: Color Dreams (by NightRadio 2011)

YouTube Uploaded by NightRadio2007 on Dec 2, 2011

"Made with SunVox: http://www.warmplace.ru/soft/sunvox
This app is available for desktop PC (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X), pocket computers (Windows Mobile, PalmOS, Maemo, iPhone/iPad) and netbooks."


iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Roland TR-606,Roland TR-727,Akai VX-600,Moog Prodigy,Roland Juno 60,Korg Mono Poly,.AVI

YouTube Uploaded by djessay101 on Dec 2, 2011

"Just for Fun:-))))"

Su-Preme MPA 1.0 Android OS

Su-Preme MPA 1.0 Android OS. How to Part 1 for beginners

YouTube Uploaded by boombappz on Dec 2, 2011

"Su-Preme MPA is a sample-based music production app.

THE OFFICIAL ANDROID OS. HIP-HOP APP!

The FULL version - includes a new pack of free samples from Su-Preme, unlimited

samples per project, exporting to WAV and many other nice things!

MPA was co-designed by A. Supreme Wilder, one of the Wu-Tang Clan/Sunz of Man

producers who is now a well-known music production mentor.

The app closely imitates a legendary device used by urban music producers. It has

the following features:
- 12 low-latency pads for drum/one-shot sounds
- A piano keyboard (the number of keys depends on your screen size)
- A basic sample editor that allows you to cut your MP3s and WAVs
- Ability to record tracks with 1/8, 1/16 or 1/32 quantization and swing
- True analog UI and classic design

This is a full version, not limited in any way in its functionality. Enjoy!


---TRY MPA LITE FIRST BEFORE YOU BUY MPA 1.0---

Recommended devices - Dual-core Snapdragon , Tegera 2 dual-core.
MPA will run on most Single-core 1.0 Ghz/Gingerbread and up.
To get better performance with single-core devices kill background app & auto sync.
MPA 1.0 is much more powerful than MPA lite version but if the MPA Lite works in your device then MPA 1.0 should
MPA 1.0 was puposely delayed in anticipation of DUAL CORE DEVICES coming to the market. MPA is a powerful app and will become more powerful demanding a powerful devices.


http://www.BoomBappz.com"

Su-Preme MPA 1.0 Android OS. How to Part 2 for beginners,

YouTube Uploaded by boombappz on Dec 15, 2011

2 x 8 Microcontroller Sequencer Prototype

YouTube Uploaded by Fahz0r on Dec 2, 2011

"(I had uploaded this before on the wrong channel by accident!)

Both rows of the sequencer are working though are fixed to 8 steps and the lower to 5, to test if the LEDs react properly."