Tuesday, January 03, 2012
ZiLaiHong - DDRM "LiangZhiMao" / ZLH-02
"www.mengqimusic.com
Passive dual diode ring modulator with internal connections that can be break by inserting audio plugs.
When only input 1 and 2 are used, output 1 is the ring modulation output, output 2 is the singal of output 1 being modulated again by input 2 (de-modulation output).
When input 1, 2, 4 are used, output 1 is the ring modulation output, output 2 is the singal of output 1 being modulated by input 4.
When all 4 inputs are used, it can be 2 totally indepented ring modulators.
Very versatile!"
Innerclock Systems iLitmus Test for iOS Timing
"With the unrelenting advance of Apple's iOS development for iPhone and iPad there are now a growing number of well-specified and sonically usable sequencing and drum machine applications for the platform. Core Midi I/O is now functional and there are a number of 3rd Party add-on interfaces that provide external tempo-sync and we will be testing these in due course.
The iLitmus test criterea are the same as we use for hardware devices as outlined on the main Litmus page: iPad2 audio output recorded direct to stand-alone hard disk recorder and these audio files are then marked and measured to the sample in Sound Forge 10."You can find the results for various apps here.
Silver Tiptop Audio Station 252 Folding Case on PYRAPHONIC
Update: I initially had this posted as a white case. Although it looks white in some of the pics, it's actually silver.
Mattson Mini Modular SQ16 Sequencer
"I've been quiet for a while. I decided to dive into the MMM sequencer. Ran into problems with discreet logic so, tossed all of the gates and went with a PIC. Which adds a lot more tricks. Including: Quantizing, 8 or 16 stage mode, Ping Pong and Random modes, etc, etc, etc.
Plus, the ability to do software upgrades via a USB port. Just grab the new version on your computer and connect the two.
I'll also be designing an expansion module to compliment it that will provide 16 jacks for individual stage gate outputs and a MIDI output so that the programmed sequence can be recorded on a MIDI recorder.
I also swapped a couple of panel controls around and, had to add something to fill the last (56th) hole position. I guess that's more functional than my logo....
And, I renamed it to the SQ816 instead of the SQ1.
Here's a JPG of the new layout design. I grayed out the black to help with readability on the pic and put grid lables. Mostly, so I can keep track of what is where."
Synthwerks PGM-4X4 Four By Four Programmer/Sequencer In the Flesh
via James Husted of Synthwerks on Facebook
"One of the first pictures taken in the new photo booth I built to take product shots. I made it out of a old cardboard shipping box lined with white art board and a set of fluorescent lights on top. saved myself some cash. Good enough for things around a foot and a half maximum in size."
Graincube Lemurcube for iPad
"New version of Graincube for Lemur coming soon!"
You might remember Graincube for the original JazzMutant Lemur from way back in this video post and later followed by this post with further details.
iPads on eBay
Cyndustries LogiPac
"Brand New Ready-to-Ship Synthesizer Module New Year Sale Special No Waiting!
Pack a lot of logic into a little space with a Logipac!
The Logipac module consists of a pair of 3-input, triple-function Boolean Gate sections, and a pair of D-type Flip-Flop sections. All inputs feature our anything-to-logic input circuitry which allows slow-moving waveforms (like sine waves) to behave like logic signals. The only requirement is that they cross +1V somewhere in their cycle.
Logic Gates
The Boolean Gate sections feature 3-inputs rather than the usual 2, which greatly increases their versatility and allows for the patching of more complicated logical functions with fewer modules. The 3-inputs are processed by logical AND, OR, and EXCLUSIVE OR (EXOR) functions simultaneously, and each function has it's own output jack and corresponding LED.
(To use the gates as 2-input functions, just use 2 inputs of the OR and EXOR with input 3 left unused. The AND requires the unused input be patched together with one of the used inputs.)
Flip-Flops
The D-type Flip-Flops are 1-bit memory storage devices with various ways to acquire the bit and turn it on and off. Applications are best understood by understanding what signals are coming and going.
[Q] and [NOTQ] Q-bar (pronounced Not Q or Q Bar)
These are the outputs. Q is the bit, either on or off and NOTQ is its logical inverse (when Q is on, NOTQ is off and vice-versa).
[S] SET
A high level at this input will latch Q high (NOTQ low)
[R] RESET
A high level at this input will latch Q low (NOTQ high)
Bringing both SET and RESET high simultaneously is undefined and will produce unpredictable results. It's like trying to force a see-saw to be both ways at once. When SET and RESET are brought low again, the one to fall last will be remembered.
[C] CLOCK and [D] DATA
The CLOCK and DATA inputs work together. The CLOCK is edge sensitive and when brought high, the state of the DATA input is latched into Q. That is, Q will equal DATA when CLOCKed.
There, that's not so complicated, is it?
Take advantage of the JANUARY SALE PRICE and see more at cyndustries.com"
Cyndustries MIX SIX MIXER
"Brand New Ready-to-Ship Synthesizer Module New Year Sale Special No Waiting!
Mix Six Mixers are back in regular Production!
All eight of these pots are of the pull-out variety, which include a switching mechanism to select special features.
On each of the six inputs there is a level knob that pulls to invert the incoming waveform or control voltage, (Yes, these will mix audio signals and/or control Voltages).
There is a main output with master volume knob (pulling it out enables a "Bright Switch" to add a little clarity to a mix in the high end)...
And there is a second parallel output channel with Bass Enhancement, and pulling it engages a Moog mixer type "Pop Filter" and adjustable Lag (portamento) for processing control voltages.
Unlike some mixers in our format, these knobs behave traditionally and thus are are fully-silent when turned to the familiar fully Counter-Clockwise position
You will quickly find these high-quality beauties essential to any size system!
Take advantage of the JANUARY SALE PRICE and see more at cyndustries.com"
VC 303 Bass Synth Module
"The original tb-303 synth module.
Version 2.5
Clone of the classic bassline synth in EURO modular format.
Doepfer A-100 compatible .
Compact synthesizer module with normalized inputs and outputs.
Modular:
VCO - 1v/oct Keyboard in , VCO FCV in,
FreqGlide 0-5v in (holds gate open), Normalized VCO out.
VCF - Frequency Control CV in, VCF signal in. (self-osc)
ENV- Envelope CV out , Gate 0-5v in, Accent out.
VCA - Accent 0-5v in , VCA signal in and Audio out.
-Added Audio output amp to bring the volume up to modular levels,
very loud and clean with-out clipping.
Controlled:
Waveform Select - Saw / Square (303 square)
VCO Tune.
VCF Cut-off , Resonance and ENV MOD.
ENV Decay.
VCA Accent and Volume
Formated:
EURO 2mm aluminium
Euro HP: 81mm
Module Depth: 60mm
Powered:
12v+/- power supplies.
Euro 10pin to 16pin cable and mounting screws included.
User manual is also included .
somaticcircuits.com for more info or email for questions.
Version 2.5 circuit board is currently not shown in the photos , this will be updated.
The PCB (circuit board ) for version 2.5 is green. The face plates are the same in the photo.
BRAND NEW sealed in box with manual direct from Somatic Circuits"
Akai MPC-60 Sampler
helpshah (RSS)
"Maxed out to 26.2 seconds of sample time and OS 3.10e. It include a hybrid case, SCSI zip drive, SCSI cable, and six zip 100mb drives. Note that the in/out cover for the Mix Out and Echo Return 1/4 jack is broken - however both functions are 100% working and this does not effect or diminish play in any way."
ULTRA RARE EMS POLYSYNTHI COLOR SALES FLYER
via this auction
See the seller's other items for more.
"Incredibly rare sales flyer for EMS (Electronic Music Studios London Ltd.)
'POLYSYNTHI' !!!!
one sheet 8.5" x 11" full color layout with description of sections on back
I don't think these ever saw production...
good condition for age - some wear around edges but overall nice
will throw in photocopy of Synthi-VCS-3 Mark II pic & DK1/KS keyboard description"
FL Studio Alpha Testing | Performance Mode APC40 & Launchpad Duet
YouTube Uploaded by imageline on Jan 3, 2012
"Discuss here - http://forum.image-line.com/viewtopic.php?f=100&t=83958
Thanks to nucleon for the performance."
Barry Schwam/Schwump Dueling Theremins
Barry Schwam on Theremin, with the Cal Tech Orchestra
YouTube Uploaded by pickleparade on Dec 5, 2011
Dueling theremin video follows below.
"Band-o-Rama annunual performance at Calif. Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, May 8, 2009. Barry Schwam was guest soloist, playing Gershwin's "Someone to Watch Over Me" on theremin."
YouTube Uploaded by pickleparade on Jun 29, 2007
"Written and performed by Barry Schwam. Features the Capt.Theremin's model: B3 vs. the Moog Etherwave."
YouTube Uploaded by pickleparade on Dec 5, 2011
Dueling theremin video follows below.
"Band-o-Rama annunual performance at Calif. Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, May 8, 2009. Barry Schwam was guest soloist, playing Gershwin's "Someone to Watch Over Me" on theremin."
YouTube Uploaded by pickleparade on Jun 29, 2007
"Written and performed by Barry Schwam. Features the Capt.Theremin's model: B3 vs. the Moog Etherwave."
Vintage Moog Scans Including Price Lists & Modular Systems
Click through for tons more including other vintage brochures. Pictured here are original price lists for the Minitmoog, Micromoog, Satellite, Sonic Six, Minimoog, Taurus Pedal Synthesizer, MOOG System 15, 15A, 35, 25A, 55, 55A, Sequencer Complement A, Sequencer Complement B, and individual modules. Further below are details on the Synthesizer 55 and Synthesizer 15. Click on each pic for a larger shot you can reead, and again, see the full flickr set above for tons more.
(teaser) The MatriX sequencer for Ableton Live
YouTube Uploaded by designthemedia on Jan 3, 2012
No affiliation to MATRIXSYNTH. I do like the green! :)
"This is only the teaser of a coming new sequencer for Ableton Live & Max for Live.
It provides a totally new way to make sequences directly inside Ableton Live.
It is poly & iso rhytmic.
It can trigger anything responding to standard MIDI Notes.
Stay tuned to our channels:
http://designthemedia.com/newsletter
http://twitter.com/designthemedia
http://facebook.com/designthemedia"
Moog Animoog - demo song
Moog Animoog - complex demo song
Uploaded by AkselPL on Jan 3, 2012 - Re-Uploaded by AkselPL on Jan 4, 2012
"The Electronic demo song with Korg MX-1 drums.
Yesterday i bought the Moog Animoog. This is my first "impressions", my test drive of that instrument. I need to say that, this is not the same like playing on real piano. I need practice on that touch screen to play sounds properly.
This is Ipad 2 v5.0.1
btw.
The synth engine of that thing is a real monster! I recommend it if You have Ipad!"
iPads on eBay
Uploaded by AkselPL on Jan 3, 2012 - Re-Uploaded by AkselPL on Jan 4, 2012
"The Electronic demo song with Korg MX-1 drums.
Yesterday i bought the Moog Animoog. This is my first "impressions", my test drive of that instrument. I need to say that, this is not the same like playing on real piano. I need practice on that touch screen to play sounds properly.
This is Ipad 2 v5.0.1
btw.
The synth engine of that thing is a real monster! I recommend it if You have Ipad!"
iPads on eBay
KORG DS-10: 'New Adventure!' By Anthony Seeha
YouTube ploaded by seehanth001 on Jan 3, 2012
"An original song that I wrote myself.
I made this in only a couple of hours.
Basically, the story of this song is embarking on a new journey with some friends. It sure sounds like a happy adventure. xD
Please enjoy! =)
Follow me on Soundcloud for exclusive updates -
http://soundcloud.com/anthonyseeha
BG image via FreeDigitalPhotos -
http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/Grass_g353-Spring_Nature_Background_With_Grass_p44804.html"
Nintendo DSi on eBay
Nintendo DSi on Amazon
KORG DS-10 on eBay
Grain Science — Mini Tutorial: Instrument Library
YouTube Uploaded by woojijuice on Jan 3, 2012
"This mini tutorial shows how instrument management works in Grain Science. It means you don't have to worry about whether your changes are saved or not.
More info on Grain Science: http://www.wooji-juice.com/products/grain-science/index.html
Available on the App Store:"
iPads on eBay
BLUE ZTVCO DRY DEMO & Surrounding Controversy
YouTube Uploaded by bluelantern320 on Jan 3, 2012
Update 10/4/2013: I heard from Ian Fritz and the controversy is over. Blue Lantern no longer offers the ZTVCO. That said, BL posts will resume.
This one, which seems to be a reoccurring theme with Blue Lantern, comes with a good dose of controversy. You might recall from a few years ago BL got into a bit of heat selling MIDIBox SIDs on eBay. MIDIBox explicitly forbids the commercial resale of MIDIBox SIDs. Blue Lantern stopped and went into producing affordable eurorack based modules and systems.
This latest controversy surrounds the source of design for the new BLUE ZTVCO. You might recall from the comments in this previous post, the design of that prototype module appeared to be a copy of Ian Fritz's Teezer (TZFM Saw VCO debuted Sep'08) design. Ian Fritz's modules are available via The Bride Chamber and Elby Designs.
In short:
1. Is the BLUE ZTVCO based on Ian Fritz's design?
2. If so, to what extent?
3. If so, is it legal?
4. If so, is it fair and does it matter?
The answer to 1 and 2 will not be known until someone gets a hand on the ZTVCO and reverse engineers it. I asked BL if he would be willing to provide the schematics to put the issue to rest and he replied no. He said people can reverse engineer it when it it's available and he is sure someone will. The answer to 3 is quite possibly so. There is currently a good thread on the subject on the electro-music.com forum here. The answer to 4 depends on you. My personal opinion is that it is not fair and it definitely does matter. Whether legal or not, I view it as stealing. These designs do not come out of thin air. They take time and talent and sometimes years to produce. You will see some insight on this in regards to Ian's Teezer design from him directly below. When someone makes their designs available, credit should be given.
The following is a response from Blue Lantern in regards to the claims made against him. The most important thing to read out of his points below is "3. This is not a clone, this vco is a beast in it's own cage."
LABELS/MORE:
bluelantern,
Bridechamber,
Cynthia,
DIY,
Featured,
Henry Wamsley,
Ian Fritz,
JH,
KRISP1,
MOTM,
renee schmitz,
Updates,
Video
The PIERDUINO
DIY kit with:
"SYNTH software preinstalled:
ANABEAT Box: Analog Battery kick, snare, hi-hat, rimshot TR-808 style pattern, for MIDI CC control of all parameters (pitch, cutoff, etc..)
Effem Synth Floor: Vaclav frequency modulation type, for MIDI CC control of all parameters (pitch, cutoff, etc..)
PEW Space Sound emulation Space Drum Electro Harmonix, which makes the drum box PIIIUUUUUUU."
via The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
Highlights From The L.A. Monomeet
"THE LA MONOMEET, Presented by INTERFACE LA
THE ARTISTS:
Joe Newlin
ioflow
Ro
Sidebrain
No Sir E
Merbert Moover
Flip Mu
Altitude Sickness
Anenon
Alfred Darlington
Tehn
It was cool to be able to see these guys performing up close. There was such a variety of styles and methods. I tried my best to condense the nights performances into a short single compilation.
I hope you enjoy!
The Monome is an open source hardware controller that does pretty much whatever you will it to do. monome.org/
Interface LA is a collective of Los Angeles artists devoted to cultivating the growing digital art community in Los Angeles - finger ninjas, data moshers and hackers alike.
Check out their tumblr for their latest events. interface-la.tumblr.com/"
OPERATOR Synth Comic
Spot the synth. You might remember it from this video.
OPERATOR's EP on Kikstarter first posted on MATRIXSYNTH-P, has one hour to go! He is literally at $1439 of $1500 pledged. Will he make it?!
Take a look!
RC CIRCUIT BENT MANTRA MACHINE AMBIENT LFO DRONE SYNTHESISER
YouTube Uploaded by djwidow420 on Jan 3, 2012
Resonance Circuits on eBay
"MODIFIED TIBETAN PRAYER MACHINE WITH ADDED LFO CIRCUITRY"
DER OTO
YouTube Uploaded by OTOMACHINES on Jan 3, 2012
"Der OTO is the new firmware upgrade that turns your Biscuit into a 2 oscillators monosynth with an integrated 16 steps sequencer."
http://www.otomachines.com/
Fuse TV at Moogfest 2011
YouTube Uploaded by moogfest on Jan 3, 2012
"'Hoppus On Music' gets Moogy! Check out the Moogfest 2011 recap courtesy of Fuse TV."
Update: Synth Trivia: STG Wave Folder at 2:15.
ZiLaiHong - osc6 "FaZhenLiu" / ZLH-01
"www.mengqimusic.com
6 oscs;
2 modulation switches (1+3->2 / 4+6->5);
6 pitch knobs;
1 power impedance knob.
Can be harmonic or noisy, very versatile, easy to play and fits every setup."
FON31 - Sendai Japan Relief
"On March 11th 2011, an 8.9 level eathquake struck Sendai Japan. The quake triggered a tsunami and massive damage to crictial nuclear facilities and evacuations along Japan's Pacific coast and in at least 20 countries, including the entire Pacific coast of North America and South America. The earthquake created extremely destructive tsunami waves of up to 10 meters (33 ft) that struck Japan minutes after the quake, with smaller waves after several hours in many other countries. In Japan, the waves are reported to have travelled up to 10 km (6 mi) inland and the death toll continues to rise.
The Sendai Japan release series on Force of Nature is the latest addition to the Natural Disaster Series which is focused on raising money to support the victims of this event. Sendai Japan will comprise mutiple compilations which are curated by leading artists and label owners and sold on Forced Distro. ALL sales will be donated to the JPRI Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund."
Releases include:
SENDAI Japan Series 4 - Curated by Dennis Verschoor
SENDAI Japan Series 3 - Curated by Bauke van der Wal
SENDAI Japan Series 2 - Curated by Miguel de Sousa
SENDAI Japan Series 1 - Curated by Kate Turgoose
http://www.forceofnature.cc/disaster/japan/
Appliancide's DIY Modular
Tons of pics and details at Appliancide.
"Clockwise starting from the upper left:
Doepfer a-111 VCO, Dual CGS/Serge DUSG, Doepfer a-188-1 256 stage BBD, Doepfer a-188-1 4096 stage BBD, DIY manual gate/lag generator, Doepfer a-135 mixer, Doepfer a-101-2 LPG, DIY version of Fonitronik Attenuverting Mixer and Buchla 292C LPG clone using boards from Thomas White."
Wild::_ Tutorial
YouTube Uploaded by ONhardwarehacking on Jan 3, 2012
"1. Basic Patch / Oscillators & Mixer Test
2. Create drones & Play VCF
3. LFO´s
4. Modulated VCF with a LFO
5. Modulated VCO & VCF with LFO´s
6. Sync LFO2 & LFO3
7. Pseudo Sequencer"
Native Instruments - Absynth - Granular Synthesis- ( Time Stretched Tarang)
YouTube Uploaded by ANTsynth on Jan 3, 2012
"Bulbul tarang soundscape."
Modded KORG KR-55B +PEDAL +BAG +MOD
YouTube Uploaded by matrixsynth on Jan 3, 2012
"Vintage Korg-55b drumbox with 96 preset rhythms, intro's and fill-in's. It comes with original pedal and nice original bag! Also I've made very accuracy mods: trigger in for master clock, audio output for each drum and trigger output for 16, 8, 4, 1 and BD, all outputs works in the same time, so you can use it for five destinations. All this mods are very useful for integrating KR-55 with old cv/gate equipment or modern modulars."
Zviij w/ Moog Slim Phatty + Elektron Octatrack (feat. Oto Biscuit)
YouTube Uploaded by zviij on Jan 3, 2012
"Beat-making & sound-design w/ Moog Slim Phatty + Elektron Octatrack inspired by Autechre, Pan Sonic, Aphex Twin & Venetian Snares productions — also featuring Oto Biscuit, Korg Kaoss Pad KP3 and Vestax PMC-05 Pro III. Performed by sound artist & noise designer Zviij © 2012.
* Booking : zviij AT zviij.com
UP-DATE#2: "Naked flowers" (Album) is available on iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/naked-flowers/id475830077 and Bandcamp http://zviij.bandcamp.com/album/naked-flowers
UP-DATE#1: "High heels failure" (5 'single' tracks) are available on iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/zviij/id422672054 and Bandcamp http://zviij.bandcamp.com
N.B.— Zviij's singles "Bug Machines III, IV, V" are available for download on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bug-machines-v-single/id432389810
Zviij — (born Franck Smith) is a French sound artist, noise designer and electronic musician, active as a soloist, living and working in Brussels.
http://www.zviij.com"
Monome MK 256 beautiful unique wooden enclosure
"kit was handbuilt in Portland, OR by a really nice fellow. in a stunning wooden enclosure, beautiful artwork painted on 2 sides (see pictures)... monome is bus powered via built in USB cable! no AC adapter necessary! super bright mesmerizing blue LEDs."
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