Korg Monotron Duo Analog Ribbon Synth

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A used Korg Monotron Duo. On eBay. In a vice. This might be the first used one I've seen listed. First non glamor shot.

Imageline Wasp | Subtractive Synthesizer Plugin

YouTube Published on Apr 30, 2012 by imageline

"The WASP vsti-dxi is best described as a "broad" analogue emulation synth, which means it can model sounds from a large range of analog synths such as Moog, Roland and others."

Wasp & Wasp XT - http://www.image-line.com/documents/wasp.html

Akai x700 12bit Sampler and Amiga 1200

YouTube Published on Apr 30, 2012 by TheCircuitSymphony

"A quick look at my Akai X700 sampling setup. Using the Amiga 1200computer for SDS MIDI dump. Only the Atari and Amiga could do this as far as I know. X700 was non SDS.... After months of trying to fix my 2.8" quick disk drive I decided to find an alternative to the huge 64k each side disks.........."

Circuit bent experiment

YouTube Published on Apr 28, 2012 by bassling

"Quick demo of a circuit bent La Dictee Magique and the amazing expansion of a Boss Pitchshifter by spunkytoofers called a rabbit hold delay."

spunkytoofers on eBay (RSS)

Rotten notes from the dude-oir (circuit bent experiment part two)

YouTube Published on Apr 30, 2012 by bassling

"Utopia Synth into a Spunkytoofer rabbit hole delay (modified Boss Pitchshifter looped and arranged on a Korg Kaoss Pad 3. Beats from a Korg Wavedrum Mini."

via http://bassling.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/rotten-notes.html

KORG DW-8000 Digital Waveform Synthesizer

YouTube Published on Apr 30, 2012 by retrosound72

"vintage synth demo by RetroSound

KORG DW-8000 Hybrid Synthesizer from the year 1985.

single sound demo

- 8 Voices
- 2 Oscillators per voice
- 16 digital waveforms
- analog lowpass VCF
- analog VCA
- Arpeggiator
- Digital-Delay"

DDDM2

flickr By Meng Qi

"Circuit:PeterB
PCB:MengQi

mengqimusic.com

touch
drone
instrument

12 nodes in the circle would change the sound, while the middle 4 nodes can change the internal patching to completely change how the outer node ring responds.

My pcb design is all self contained with dc and audio jack. Also it allows users to repatch the touch patching system to obtain the exact response they want."

Oberheim DSX

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"The DSX has 8 cv/gate outs."

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Korg Mono/Poly SN 372377

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Moog Source Synthesizer SN 2931

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equential Circuits Prophet 5 Revision 3.3 w/ Midi SN 6199

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Roland Jupiter 8 "Wicked Experiment"

YouTube Published on Apr 30, 2012 by synthartist69

Akai MAX49 Hoska Step Sequencing CV with a Prophet-5

YouTube Published on Apr 30, 2012 by AkaiProVideo

Update:

Akai Pro MAX49: Feature Overview Tutorial

Published on Apr 30, 2012 by AkaiProVideo

Akai Pro MAX49: Pads, Keys & Arpeggiator Tutorial

Published on Apr 30, 2012 by AkaiProVideo

"Join the conversation!
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MAX49 from Akai Professional places revolutionary MIDI and CV control at your fingertips. With an intuitive layout and included AkaiConnect automatic-mapping software, MAX49 offers an instant, fully immersive experience with your favorite music software and virtually all VST plugins. From its 49 semi-weighted keys and 12 real MPC pads, to its groundbreaking LED touch faders and vintage CV & Gate outputs, MAX49 combines cutting-edge Akai Pro technology with classic capability to give you an unprecedented music-making experience.

http://www.akaipro.com/max49"

Roland U-110 ROM Demo Songs & SN-U110-10 Rock Drums PCM Card

YouTube Published on Apr 30, 2012 by zibbybone

"Here are the 4 demo songs built into the Roland U-110 and starting at 5:47, a quick demonstration by me of the sounds included on the SN-U110-10 Rock Drums PCM Data ROM which can be used with D-70, MV-30 Studio M, Rhodes 660, U-110, U-20 and U-220."

KORG MS-10 + monotribe + BOSS DR-110 - Gott des Windes / BakaOscillator

YouTube Published on Apr 30, 2012 by BakaOscillator

"Composed by BakaOscillator.
Use, KORG MS-10, monotribe X3, BOSS DR-110,DM-3.
monotribe の Sync を MS-10 のトリガとして使用しています。"

Inside Synthesis EP3: Introduction to Modular Synthesizers (2007)

Inside Synthesis - Introduction to Modular Synthesizers

YouTube Published on Apr 29, 2012 by insidesynthesis
Update: re-named 12/30/2018. Was Inside Synthesis - Intro to Modular Synthesizers w/ the Mattson Mini Modular.

A blast from the past. You might recognize the system used in this video as the Mattson Mini Modular prototype. Be sure to see my notes after the video description directly below in quotes for some interesting history.

"Episode 3 from the original series - a very basic introduction to modular synthesizers.

Correction #1 - I refer to modulating the amplitude of an audio signal with another audio rate signal as Ring Modulation (RM). I should have said Amplitude Modulation (AM).

RM is certainly related to AM, but there's a distinct difference. RM is implemented in such a way that the carrier and modulator's frequencies are eliminated from the signal. You only hear the sums and difference frequencies of the carrier and modulator, but not the original carrier and modulator frequencies.

Interestingly enough, the AC-coupled circuitry that does RM is ring shaped.

Correction #2 - Neither RM nor AM add harmonic frequencies. They add sidebands of inharmonic frequencies - hence the metallic and dissonant sound."

Some interesting history on the MMM used in this video:
Yes it was originally going to be cream colored, as introduced in this post. It turned out the printing on the more durable adhesive could not get the color right and rather than settle, George Mattson came out with the updated black color scheme. I actually had the option to go with the original color scheme or the more durable updated black with my Production Prototype #1. As you can see I went with the black. The first MMM post on MATRIXSYNTH? Here you go: Mmm.... People got pretty worked up with this one and the posts that followed (note these are in reverse order so scroll down to the bottom).

Also worth checking out:
Mattson Mini Modular MMM Debut @ PNW Synth DIY 2007
FIRST PRODUCTION MATTSON MINI MODULAR SYNTH DEMO MINUET IN A MINOR

ULTRA LISSA JOUS V.002

via ADDAC on Facebook

Quad VC LFO with Sine outs.

addacsystem.com/

Using SoundPrism and SampleWiz on iPad simultaneously with Quasar (jailbroken package)

YouTube Published on Apr 30, 2012 by kalitbri

"This is a demo video demonstrating playing 2 music instrument apps at the same time in windowed mode achieved with Quasar (jailbroken package, available on Cydia Store). Sorry can't make 2 hands at the same time because have to hold camera with 1 hand. :P"

on iTunes:
SoundPrism Pro - Audanika GmbH
SampleWiz - Jordan Rudess: Wizdom Music, LLC
iPads on eBay

More Info on the Psych-Tone Composer Synth via Bugbrand & Peahix

See the update in this post.

Casio HT-700 CZ Analogue Synth with Original Box

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"Very underrated synth. Very similar sound to CZ synths BUT with analogue filters/VCA/Chorus and crunchy drum machine. [Update: Note the HT-700 used SD Synthesis while the CZ used Phase Distortion similar to Yamaha's FM synthesis] Boxed, as new condition with plastic over the screen:

Analogue filters
Analogue VCAs
Analogue Chorus
Sampled 8-bit drum sounds that resemble the legendary Casio RZ-1 drum machine
Fully programmable drum machine
3 part multitimbral (full control over midi plus from the keyboard)
Same as the HT-3000 but mini keys

Below videos are not mine (and AWFUL audio quality) but they do show what sounds are capable with a few simple mods... Here is a sound demo from the actual synth that is for sale: http://punkdisco.co.uk/misc/misc/audio/demo.mp3"

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Crystal Spaceship (complete album in a clip-collection)

YouTube Published on Apr 30, 2012 by synthypnosis

"BRUNO ENDER LEE - "Crystal Spaceship" (a collection of my recent 6 clips, which contain the complete album). Part 1: Crystal Spaceship (includes: "Ice Crystals", "Spaceship" & "Midnight") - Part 2: Astral Clockwork (includes: "Spaceship_2", "Astral Clockwork" & "Astral Odyssey")

composed, arranged & produced by Bruno Ender Lee; 2012 Velvet Voyage Productions"

Shruthi-1 with IR3109 Filter Board

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Squidfanny HR-16 Groove-Modulator Drum Machine

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Video previously posted here.

"Very special GROOVE-MODULATOR Drum Machine
Circuit Bent, and then some.......

Based on a Very Modified HR-16 Drum Machine, this instrument has been beautifully Restored, Circuit Bent, Upgraded, Retro-fitted with a fully patchable Analog Step-Sequencer & Custom Acid ROMs which transform the machine into unique and powerful Techno-Glitch Synthesizer unlike any other...

This machine's capable of producing an astonishing array of mindbending Electronic sounds, Phat Beats, Amen Loops, Synth Effects, Computer Speech and even complex Modulating Bass-Lines...

Not to mention of course, an arsenal of rich & Dynamic sounding digital Glitch effects, which can only be acheived by quality circuit bent gear.

This HR-16 now contains the latest O.S. and the Alesis 'Electronic' ROMs from the Black version of the HR-16, which (in my opinion) are far superior to the original acoustic kit. The pads & buttons are all clean and very responsive, and the Red LED lights have been replaced with beautiful Blue, Green & Purple LEDs. Custom chrome knobs & metal washers are used along with bi-colour blue / Green LED lights to indicate the various new functions of this very unique machine.

This machine can operate as a standard 'stock' HR-16 drum machine if required, with no functions affected."

Roland JX-3P 61-Key Polyphonic Synthesizer with PG 200 Program Controller

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Moog The Rogue Model 342A SN 8502

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MOOG MINITMOOG SYNTHESIZER

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Pics of the inside below. Description via the auction: "ULTRA RARE Moog Minitmoog Preset Synthesizer... NOT VERY MANY UNITS WERE MADE & TO MY KNOWLEDGE ACCORDING FROM OTHER SOURCES ONLY ABOUT 10 UNITS ARE FULLY WORKING PROPERLY WORLDWIDE... Why..?? Because of the "Variable Capacitance" Touch Sensor Bar or After Touch Mechanism is not like any other synthesizer's after touch mechanisms. This one is based on a simple variable capacitance set up by the use of a semi-conductive material which is extremely hard to find and obviously in ALL of the Minitmoogs around the world have failed because that semi-conductive material has ceased to work because of the aging chemical reaction between all the other materials involved & the semi-conductive material. But I managed to source all the parts and materials needed exactly as it was used by the Moog Factory back then... Note to add up to this, I have owned several synthesizers with after touch most of them by variable resistance, etc but no other mechanism responds as neatly as this one with variable capacitance... Read later why...

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Custom White Technics SX-K250A Vintage Synthesizer

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via the listing: "Technics SX-K250A Synthesizer. I put a lot of time and care painting it myself and it came out great! This is a rare keyboard from the 80s MADE IN JAPAN, and is fully functional. It will come with a memory cartridge, and power cord. The farthest slider to the left is not original but works just fine."

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KAWAI SX-240

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Moog Minimoog D SN 9501

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"Functionally, I would say it's in good shape overall. All of the keys, switches, knobs and wheels work, as do the outputs and the External Input. It does have a few quirks though:

As was a trait of Model D's, the tuning on this unit can be unstable and unpredictable. Sometimes it will stay in tune for hours and play beautifully, other times it won't stay in tune for five minutes. I believe it has something to do with letting it warm up, which I would recommend doing for at least 20 minutes before playing. Switching between waveforms and/or octaves can also knock it out of tune sometimes.
The pitch wheel works, but adds a crackly noise to the sound when played. I suspect it just needs a good cleaning.
The sound of Osc. 1 can become crackly when switching between the Sawtooth and Square waveforms. It will go away if you keep switching between waveforms, or if you just leave it on Sawtooth until the sound goes away.

I can't comment on the S-trig function as I don't have the proper cable for it nor have I ever used this feature.

Also included in this sale is a custom-made hard shell flight case."

OP-X PRO-II vs. Oberheim OB-X

YouTube Published on Apr 30, 2012 by virtualoberheim

This one is pretty uncanny. The OP-X Pro always impresses. I would love it on the iPad.

"http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/description.html

A dry 1:1 comparison of the SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II virtual Oberheim VSTi software synth to an Oberheim OB-X Rev.2.

The lower manual in the video is an USB midi master keyboard (an Emu Xboard 61) which drives OP-X PRO-II hosted in Steinberg Cubase 5. No effects or any other treatments were involved, both OB-X and OP-X PRO-II were recorded directly to disk, OB-X over the line inputs of an RME HDSP 9632 which has very neutral sounding converters.

The exact detunings (deviating filter settings, warm up pitch drift, etc.) and the individual pan settings of the voices of OB-X have been copied in every detail before with the voice based tuning features of OP-X PRO-II for a perfect match to the real synth.

To copy the bright sound OP-X PRO-II uses the BRL (brilliant) filter setting (DMP button, second button above voice mutes) which is dedicated to copy the sound character of the early OB-X and allows the filter to open into the ultra sound area and adds some extra shine in the heights.

The used patches can be downloaded here:

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"Brother Louie" - on Yamaha HE-8

YouTube Published on Apr 30, 2012 by organfairy

"Jeg prøver altså at bevæge mig lidt ved 1:15, Louise!

I played this in 2002 so it's taken from an old tape - and you can actually hear that there are some folds in the tape in the beginning.

Modern Talking had a number of hits in Europe in the late 1980's and this was one of them. Here I play it on Technics and Yamaha organs. I also managed to use the small Viscount RBX-850 for a few notes."

Yamaha Electone CSY-1 (SY-1 synth basically)

YouTube Published on Apr 30, 2012 by FlametopFred

"Yamaha CSY-1 running through synth stuff a little. From the early 1970's these were half-organ and half SY-1 synth ... with built-in analogue drum machine. Nice."

ArdCore Output Expander Example #1 - Alternating Triggers

YouTube Published on Apr 30, 2012 by 20Objects

"This is an example video for the ArdCore Output Expander. It generates a clock signal, and provides a number of alternating triggers for the output. In this case, different triggers are used for two sequences, a sample and hold module and an amplitude envelope. NOTE: this ArdCore is equipped with the optional switch on the A3 input for turning the clock on and off."

Update: ArdCore stands for Arduino Core. You can find info on it at 20Objects here. SnazzyFX produces a eurorack version.

Waldorf Blofeld demo

YouTube Published on Apr 30, 2012 by synthotronic

"I wrote this piece of music to demonstrate the wonderful sonic capabilities of the Waldorf Blofeld Keyboard (mine is the limited edition black version). All the sounds in this track (including the drums) are original sounds which were programmed by myself from scratch on the Blofeld. No presets or other instruments were used. It was recorded using Logic; a few bits of EQ, compression, reverb and delay were added to the mix. The video was shot using an iPhone 4 and edited in iMovie HD.

If you like this track, check out my 'dark electronica' musical project: http://www.dicepeople.com/"

Bach: Sonata in A major, BWV 1015 - III. Andante un poco

YouTube Published on Apr 30, 2012 by ScrollingMusic

"Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Sonata No. 2 for violin and harpsichord in A major, BWV 1015 - III. Andante un poco.

This is the beautiful slow third movement of Bach's Sonata BWV 1015 for violin and harpsichord. The sonata is notable for its intricate canonic counterpoint. This movement, in particular, features a canon at the unison between the violin and harpsichord, offset by a bar, accompanied by a near-perpetually moving bass line. The canon has been visually represented by the scrolling red and green bars (red is the violin part; green is the echo at the unison by the harpsichord). The movement modulates to its dominant minor key before returning to its home tonality of F-sharp minor.

For this video, we synthesized the harpsichord part with our existing guitar and vibraphone sounds; we feature a new sound sampled from a recorder/ocarina for the violin part. The accompanying visualization consists of both a spectrogram and our usual scrolling bar visualization."

DEWANATRON! A 3D Stereoscopic Documentary (3D Trailer)

YouTube Published on Apr 30, 2012 by IntlSurrealist Compendium
Update: video re-uploaded 4/30.

"Check out our IndieGoGo here: http://www.indiegogo.com/dewanatron3D?a=490342

DEWANATRON! is the struggle of two inventors, cousins Brian and Leon Dewan to design, manufacture, sell, and play unique analogue synthesizers in an overwhelmingly digital world."

If you cross your eyes and focus on the center overlapped image you will see it in 3D. Remember though, if you cross your eyes for too long, they might stay that way.

Added this one to the Synth Movies post.

JP8 VS JP6 Synthbrass Comparison

YouTube Published on Apr 30, 2012 by synthartist69

"In this video I compare two similar Brass patches that I created on each of the Jupiters. There are no effects added, however the Jupiter 8 is output in dual mono."

Update:

JP8 VS JP6 Strings Comparison

Published on Apr 30, 2012 by synthartist69

"In this video I am comparing two string patches from the Jupiter 8 and the Jupiter 6. I created both patches from scratch and tried to get these as close to one another as I could. The one issue I had during this process was that by cutting off the brightness of the JP6 strings in the upper octaves seemed to have a more profound effect on the lower octaves. The Jupiter 8 strings seemed to be more balanced in warmth and brightness from one end of the keyboard to the other. The JP6 was not as balanced. No external effects were used. I apologize for the noise in the video, some of it is on my end, but some of it is also on Youtube's end which I have not found a resolution for as of yet."

Midi Fighter 3D Ableton Template Demo with Mad Zach

YouTube Published on Apr 29, 2012 by eangolden

"Download this pack here: http://maps.djtechtools.com/mappings/155"

Midi Fighter 3D: Ableton Mapping Explanation

Published on Apr 29, 2012 by eangolden

"Visit http://www.midifighter.com for more details on the Midi Fighter 3D and to purchase one."

Rheyne - NodeBeat MIDI - 4/29/12 (Live Jam #42)

YouTube Published on Apr 29, 2012 by RheyneMusic

"Download or stream the audio at SoundCloud: http://snd.sc/IjlVM8

Using NodeBeat to trigger a hardware synth and virtual instruments via an iConnectMIDI and Ableton Live.

NodeBeat's generators are sending MIDI notes to a DSI MoPho, two separate instances of NI's Massive (one polyphonic and one monophonic) and NI's Kontakt. Filters, delays, and reverb in Ableton Live are controlled by Lemur on a 2nd iPad, and Moog's Animoog is running on a third iPad. iKaossilator is running on an iPhone 4, providing some chord stabs. NodeBeat's tempo is set to 60bpm, and iKaossilator is set to 120bpm. Ableton's tempo is also set to 120bpm to keep the delays in sync. Nothing was pre-sequenced or pre-recorded for this jam."

1982 Gray Laboratories Basyn Minstrel 4 Voice Ad

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

Korg Announces Mega micro Giveaway Contest

"MELVILLE, NY, May 1, 2012 - This year marks the tenth anniversary of the best-selling microKorg Synthesizer/Vocoder, which became the premier member of Korg's "micro" family of products. As part of the year-long celebration, Korg USA is giving away a different micro-series product every month from May 1 through Dec 31, 2012!

U.S. customers can enter the Mega micro contest by visiting the following URL and entering their information for a chance to win. www.Korg.com/megamicrogiveaway

The compact and portable microKorg Synthesizer / Vocoder was released in the summer of 2002. This virtual analog keyboard opened a new avenue for music-making. Combining mini-keys, battery power, a simple-to-use interface, and popular sounds, all at an attractive price, microKORG made the synthesizer available to every musician. Bass players, singers, guitarists, producers, DJs and horn players all flocked to add the professional sounds of the microKorg to their instrument arsenal."