Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Mobile Music Making Seminar
Mobile Music Making Seminar - Day 1 Part 1
Published on Jul 31, 2013
"A little insight into the first day of the international App Music Seminar at the Berlin Summer University of the Arts 2013. We played a classical piece to get in contact with sensor based apps and later we made some exploration.
The 'App Music' seminar will be a composition and sound workshop in the form of an experimental laboratory; a creative space to explore music and make new discoveries. Participants will investigate perspectives and potential of "app music" through a collective 'learning by doing' approach.
http://www.matthiaskrebs.de/events/ap...
Camera & Edit by Lukasz Fabijanczyk"
Mobile Music Making Seminar - Day 1 Part 2
via Matthias Krebs on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
Follow-up to:
Mobile Music Making at the Berlin Summer University of the Arts
Mobile Music Making @Berlin Summer University of the Arts
Update:
Mobile Music Making Seminar - Day 2 Part 1
Published on Aug 1, 2013
"A little insight into the second day of the international App Music Seminar. We made crazy combinations of apps via virtual midi, audiobus, midi over wifi and with hardware controllers."
Mobile Music Making Seminar - Day 2 Part 2
Mobile Music Making Seminar - Day 3
Published on Aug 3, 2013
"Third day of the international App Music Seminar. We were controlling some apps via midi/osc and wifi. Very interesting was to controll some effects in the an audiobus setup. We also made a lot of recordings and then we edited them with apps and made something with the samples by manipulate them with effects."
Mobile Music Making Seminar - Day 4
Published on Aug 4, 2013 Appmusik - Musikmachen mit Apps·8 videos
"Fourth day of the international App Music Seminar: We were preparing the little concert presentation at c-base (http://c-base.org) on friday. We produced a lot of samples and tried to play them in a collectiv improvisation. Andre was working on his self developed music app. Lukasz tried some video apps for some visualisations - looks very good.
Camera & Edit by Lukasz Fabijanczyk"
Mobile Music Making Seminar - Day 5 Part 1
Published on Aug 5, 2013 Appmusik - Musikmachen mit Apps·9 videos
"Fifth and last day of the international App Music Seminar: Last chance to prepare the little concert presentation at c-base (http://c-base.org) the same day. Lina gets an ipad guitar. This is like christmas for her. She uses the app SynthX with it. Then we made some rhythmical improvisations and Andre finishs his music apps. After this we started to pack and went to c-base..."
Mobile Music Making Seminar - Day 5 Part 2 @BSUA_2013
Published on Aug 8, 2013 Appmusik - Musikmachen mit Apps·10 videos
"This video shows the final presentation of the creative activities that were made in the international App Music Seminar at the c-base. At first we played a sound collage on an idea of Debora. Then Andre shows a performance with his self developed music app. Finally we made a musical improvisation with Lina and her iPad guitar.
Camera & Edit by Lukasz Fabijanczyk
Berlin Summer University of the Arts (BSUA 2013) at the Berlin University of the Arts
"App Music: Mobile Music Making"
Matthias Krebs
July 29th - August 2nd 2013
The 'App Music' seminar was a composition and sound workshop in the form of an experimental laboratory; a creative space to explore music and make new discoveries. Participants were investigat perspectives and potential of "app music" through a collective 'learning by doing' approach.
http://www.matthiaskrebs.de/events/ap..."
Published on Jul 31, 2013
"A little insight into the first day of the international App Music Seminar at the Berlin Summer University of the Arts 2013. We played a classical piece to get in contact with sensor based apps and later we made some exploration.
The 'App Music' seminar will be a composition and sound workshop in the form of an experimental laboratory; a creative space to explore music and make new discoveries. Participants will investigate perspectives and potential of "app music" through a collective 'learning by doing' approach.
http://www.matthiaskrebs.de/events/ap...
Camera & Edit by Lukasz Fabijanczyk"
Mobile Music Making Seminar - Day 1 Part 2
via Matthias Krebs on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
Follow-up to:
Mobile Music Making at the Berlin Summer University of the Arts
Mobile Music Making @Berlin Summer University of the Arts
Update:
Mobile Music Making Seminar - Day 2 Part 1
Published on Aug 1, 2013
"A little insight into the second day of the international App Music Seminar. We made crazy combinations of apps via virtual midi, audiobus, midi over wifi and with hardware controllers."
Mobile Music Making Seminar - Day 2 Part 2
Mobile Music Making Seminar - Day 3
Published on Aug 3, 2013
"Third day of the international App Music Seminar. We were controlling some apps via midi/osc and wifi. Very interesting was to controll some effects in the an audiobus setup. We also made a lot of recordings and then we edited them with apps and made something with the samples by manipulate them with effects."
Mobile Music Making Seminar - Day 4
Published on Aug 4, 2013 Appmusik - Musikmachen mit Apps·8 videos
"Fourth day of the international App Music Seminar: We were preparing the little concert presentation at c-base (http://c-base.org) on friday. We produced a lot of samples and tried to play them in a collectiv improvisation. Andre was working on his self developed music app. Lukasz tried some video apps for some visualisations - looks very good.
Camera & Edit by Lukasz Fabijanczyk"
Mobile Music Making Seminar - Day 5 Part 1
Published on Aug 5, 2013 Appmusik - Musikmachen mit Apps·9 videos
"Fifth and last day of the international App Music Seminar: Last chance to prepare the little concert presentation at c-base (http://c-base.org) the same day. Lina gets an ipad guitar. This is like christmas for her. She uses the app SynthX with it. Then we made some rhythmical improvisations and Andre finishs his music apps. After this we started to pack and went to c-base..."
Mobile Music Making Seminar - Day 5 Part 2 @BSUA_2013
Published on Aug 8, 2013 Appmusik - Musikmachen mit Apps·10 videos
"This video shows the final presentation of the creative activities that were made in the international App Music Seminar at the c-base. At first we played a sound collage on an idea of Debora. Then Andre shows a performance with his self developed music app. Finally we made a musical improvisation with Lina and her iPad guitar.
Camera & Edit by Lukasz Fabijanczyk
Berlin Summer University of the Arts (BSUA 2013) at the Berlin University of the Arts
"App Music: Mobile Music Making"
Matthias Krebs
July 29th - August 2nd 2013
The 'App Music' seminar was a composition and sound workshop in the form of an experimental laboratory; a creative space to explore music and make new discoveries. Participants were investigat perspectives and potential of "app music" through a collective 'learning by doing' approach.
http://www.matthiaskrebs.de/events/ap..."
4ms Modular Stackable Cases
via 4ms on Facebook
"So your synth is made of modules, but why isn't your synth case itself modular?
Well we think it can be. We're pretty excited about these new prototype ideas we've been batting around the shop this week.
Each row is an independent unit (all metal enclosure), and multiple rows can be configured in various ways using low-cost connectors.
Wood, acrylic, tolex, or your favorite material could be used for end caps. These standard-sized rows can drop into an existing case, and be pulled out, swapped, or re-ordered with just a few screws."
QuNexus cv out
Published on Jul 31, 2013 FSK1138·190 videos
"ML -185 sequencer directly out thru QuNexus cv MFB OSC-02 (Triple VCO)
second ML -185 sequencer triggers monotron rev02
audio damage AXON drums
two 4ms pegs linked in a cascade
- used to modulate 4ms vca matrix and
MFB OSC-02 (Triple VCO)
4 outputs of MFB OSC-02 (Triple VCO)
sent to 4ms vca matrix
4 outputs of 4ms vca matrix
sent to make noise MODDEMIX
sum out of MODDEMIX processed with
fabfilter timeless 2 - circuit bending xs patch
Hp compaq L2105tm touchscreen
win7
ableton live 9"
The M-185 is a Max For Live sequencer. You can find it here.
"This is a stage-driven sequencer. There are a total of 8 configurable stages and 3 layers for pitch, velocity and "aux" (= Pitch Bend or CC). Each stage provides 4 different play modes and can have a variable length from 1 - 8 clock pulses. Enjoy!"
Waldorf Zarenbourg First Impression
Published on Jul 31, 2013 AudioCentralMagazine·163 videos
"Waldorf Zarenbourg is a pretty, chunky, digital piano. It has a certain amount of internal sounds (physically modeled, sampled and fm synthesized). On this video, a quick run on the internal preset. Audio out goes straight into digital recorder."
Update:
Waldorf Zarenbourg Second Impression
Published on Jul 31, 2013
"Another quick run on the internal presets (Tine, Bars, Reeds, Clavi, CP Piano, FM Piano, Grand Piano...) contained into Waldorf Zarenbourg digital piano. Audio goes straight into digital recorder."
Waldorf Zarenbourg FX & Layers
Published on Jul 31, 2013
"Waldorf Zarenbourg offers several different FX for internal sounds (chorus, phaser, flanger, wah, reverb/delay, eq, distortion). You can choose single FX or create chains of effects serially connected. Still, is it possible layer two different sounds, with user defined balance."
ARP Quartet Demo
Published on Jul 31, 2013 SynthDan1·9 videos
"The magic of the ARP Quartet lies in layering its four sounds (Brass, Organ, Piano, and Strings) together in interesting ways to create some huge analog sounds. Here are a couple short demos of the huge analog walls of sound that can be created by combining Brass & Strings, and Strings & Organ together.
** Note: This ARP Quartet is currently listed for sale on eBay."
via this auction
"This ARP is in very good shape and is fully functional. It's a 100% analog String/Organ/Piano/Brass synthesizer. The magic of the ARP Quartet comes in layering the various sounds together to create some gigantic new sounds. Here is a short video I created to showcase a couple of these layers"
"The magic of the ARP Quartet lies in layering its four sounds (Brass, Organ, Piano, and Strings) together in interesting ways to create some huge analog sounds. Here are a couple short demos of the huge analog walls of sound that can be created by combining Brass & Strings, and Strings & Organ together.
** Note: This ARP Quartet is currently listed for sale on eBay."
via this auction
"This ARP is in very good shape and is fully functional. It's a 100% analog String/Organ/Piano/Brass synthesizer. The magic of the ARP Quartet comes in layering the various sounds together to create some gigantic new sounds. Here is a short video I created to showcase a couple of these layers"
Livid DIY MIDI Flame Organ Explained
Livid DIY MIDI Flame Organ Explained from Livid Instruments on Vimeo.
"Our DIY guru Mark explains how we made the DIY MIDI Controlled Flame Organ. Using the Livid Base to trigger notes and our Brain to send MIDI, we created a super awesome flaming star spangled banner fire show. Base and the Builder series are available at http://shop.lividinstruments.com. Check out the original performance with the DIY Flame Organ here: https://vimeo.com/69341739"
DIY Flame Organ from Livid Instruments from Livid Instruments on Vimeo.
"For the 4th of July this year we decided to go big. Fire big. We created a MIDI controlled flame organ, controlled by our Brain, some relays, solenoid valves, and performed on the BASE through Ableton Live and Pure Data. We mixed the best of our performance instruments, with the craziness of our DIY line.
Watch for our upcoming video explaining this setup, and how we built it from our very own DIY guru mark. Until then, happy 4th!"
1967 Vintage London MELLOTRON Programme Effects Generator From the BBC
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via this auction
[You might recognize this one from this previous post]
"This is a very unusual branch of the Mellotron Chamberlin tape-replay family; the PEG - short for Programme Effects Generator, designed for the BBC in London. Circa 1967, the Streetly Company - makers of Mellotrons since 1964 - decided to use their expertise in sampling/playback technology to create this - an easy way to record/load/play sound effects libraries. Only a few were made (this one is serial number 47) although I have never seen or heard of another existing still. Supposedly, these were used for most shows for a few years in the late 1960s, as they could easily load/record and then playback any number of custom sounds without having to spool reel tapes as before. Dr. Who? The Archers? Yes, unlike normal Mellotrons, this unit does record anything you input.
The unit is currently crated for shipping. It runs on 220V 60Hz, so may need a step-up power transformer for North America. I have tried it and some functions work with lights, tape loading, motor action, etc, but have no audio output. It will certainly need work from a skilled technician. On the good side, it had HUNDREDS of pages of documentation- beside the full owner's manual, there is a rather extensive tech book with well over a hundred pages of circuitry, systems explanation, schematics, parts listings - this was common in the days of independent studios, who had to repair their own gear on-site.
The unit comes with a few dozen tape modules - these are Mellotronics' custom catridges that load into the unit; when loaded, the machine pulls and spools the tape around the playback system (an internal tape machine). They play as a one-shot, or can be auto-faded as they play.
The PEG comes with a spare 5th channel (4 are included in the 4-channel chassis) that I will ship separately, as well as a heavy unit that can be used to create varispeed (there is no multipin cable to connect this, but it will run at standard speed)..."
via @dyLABs
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via this auction [You might recognize this one from this previous post]
"This is a very unusual branch of the Mellotron Chamberlin tape-replay family; the PEG - short for Programme Effects Generator, designed for the BBC in London. Circa 1967, the Streetly Company - makers of Mellotrons since 1964 - decided to use their expertise in sampling/playback technology to create this - an easy way to record/load/play sound effects libraries. Only a few were made (this one is serial number 47) although I have never seen or heard of another existing still. Supposedly, these were used for most shows for a few years in the late 1960s, as they could easily load/record and then playback any number of custom sounds without having to spool reel tapes as before. Dr. Who? The Archers? Yes, unlike normal Mellotrons, this unit does record anything you input.
The unit is currently crated for shipping. It runs on 220V 60Hz, so may need a step-up power transformer for North America. I have tried it and some functions work with lights, tape loading, motor action, etc, but have no audio output. It will certainly need work from a skilled technician. On the good side, it had HUNDREDS of pages of documentation- beside the full owner's manual, there is a rather extensive tech book with well over a hundred pages of circuitry, systems explanation, schematics, parts listings - this was common in the days of independent studios, who had to repair their own gear on-site.
The unit comes with a few dozen tape modules - these are Mellotronics' custom catridges that load into the unit; when loaded, the machine pulls and spools the tape around the playback system (an internal tape machine). They play as a one-shot, or can be auto-faded as they play.
The PEG comes with a spare 5th channel (4 are included in the 4-channel chassis) that I will ship separately, as well as a heavy unit that can be used to create varispeed (there is no multipin cable to connect this, but it will run at standard speed)..."
via @dyLABs
- Music In The Room -
- Music In The Room - from Gregorio Zanon on Vimeo.
"A short peek at an interactive music installation commissioned by MONA and shown during 'Beam In Thine Own Eye' in Hobart (2013)"
Music In The Room is an audiovisual installation for 5 networked iPads running custom software from Gregorio Zanon to process sounds. You'll find additional details including audio and pics at http://musicintheroomdotcom.wordpress.com
New Album Electricity From The Radiophonic Workshop In the Works
Published on Jun 26, 2013 RadiophonicWorkshop·1 video
"New album Electricity coming soon....."
http://theradiophonicworkshop.co.uk/The_Radiophonic_Workshop.html
This one in via Baikonur. Synth spotting including EMS VCS3 & SYNTHI after 1:41.
Synthrotek CHAOS NAND Eurorack Module Simple Envelope Patch
Published on Jul 31, 2013 synthrotek·97 videos
http://www.synthrotek.com
"ANOTHER SIMPLE PATCH! 3 outputs of the 4ms Pingable Envelope Generator connected to the 3 CV inputs of the CHAOS NAND. Only two modules at work here."
Update:
Make Noise Wogglebug & Synthrotek CHAOS NAND - SIMPLE PATCH
Published on Jul 31, 2013
"http://www.synthrotek.com ANOTHER SIMPLE PATCH. ONLY the Wogglebug and the Synthrotek CHAOS NAND. Fun Spacey Druid Noise"
http://www.synthrotek.com
"ANOTHER SIMPLE PATCH! 3 outputs of the 4ms Pingable Envelope Generator connected to the 3 CV inputs of the CHAOS NAND. Only two modules at work here."
Update:
Make Noise Wogglebug & Synthrotek CHAOS NAND - SIMPLE PATCH
Published on Jul 31, 2013
"http://www.synthrotek.com ANOTHER SIMPLE PATCH. ONLY the Wogglebug and the Synthrotek CHAOS NAND. Fun Spacey Druid Noise"
Roland SH3a a non-specific noodle
Published on Jul 31, 2013 Unun Septium·2 videos
"Trying out some of the capabilities of my recently acquired Roland SH3a monophonic synthesizer. There's no music here, simply a noodle through various settings to see what kind of sounds it makes. Purists look away, this is going through delay. For more info, see the write up on my rarely updated synth blog: http://www.ununseptiumwarehouse.blogs..."
"Trying out some of the capabilities of my recently acquired Roland SH3a monophonic synthesizer. There's no music here, simply a noodle through various settings to see what kind of sounds it makes. Purists look away, this is going through delay. For more info, see the write up on my rarely updated synth blog: http://www.ununseptiumwarehouse.blogs..."
Vermona Piano - Strings, Undirected Study
Published on Jul 31, 2013 Unun Septium·2 videos
"This is just a quick noodle to show off the glorious sound of my newly acquired Vermona Piano - Strings. As you'll no doubt gather, it's more strings than piano. This is playing through a phaser and delay. See my sometime synthblog (http://www.ununseptiumwarehouse.blogs...) for more info."
Roth Mobot Circuit Bent Petting Zoo Coming to FIGMENT Chicago Festival Aug 11
This one in via Brian Comnes via the Roth Mobot email list:
"Roth Mobot has been invited to create a Circuit Bent Petting Zoo at this summer's FIGMENT Chicago Festival. Tommy and Patrick, and other circuit benders from the Chicago area, will set up a table full of experimental electronic art pieces that the public can play with to produce weird sounds and music.
Roth Mobot will be bringing their Phonograpahitephone, an interactive hacked record turntable that plays graphite drawings made by anyone!
FIGMENT demonstrates what the arts can be: participatory, bursting with creativity and completely free, born from the desire to share imagination and invention between artists and the public. FIGMENT is a grassroots effort, organized and run entirely by volunteers as a gift to our cities.
FIGMENT Chicago with the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance
Sunday, August 11, 2013, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60624 (map)
~FREE~"
"Roth Mobot has been invited to create a Circuit Bent Petting Zoo at this summer's FIGMENT Chicago Festival. Tommy and Patrick, and other circuit benders from the Chicago area, will set up a table full of experimental electronic art pieces that the public can play with to produce weird sounds and music.
Roth Mobot will be bringing their Phonograpahitephone, an interactive hacked record turntable that plays graphite drawings made by anyone!
FIGMENT demonstrates what the arts can be: participatory, bursting with creativity and completely free, born from the desire to share imagination and invention between artists and the public. FIGMENT is a grassroots effort, organized and run entirely by volunteers as a gift to our cities.
FIGMENT Chicago with the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance
Sunday, August 11, 2013, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60624 (map)
~FREE~"
Diminishing cycles --MIDERA-- Roland MC-303 electronica
Published on Jul 30, 2013 acemonvw·48 videos
"Another Roland MC-303 groovebox track"
via Michael Dennis Raleigh on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
"Another song using only the MC-303... part of a series that I'm doing. The MC-303, which gets very little love, is one of my favorite grooveboxes! Enjoy!"
"Another Roland MC-303 groovebox track"
via Michael Dennis Raleigh on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
"Another song using only the MC-303... part of a series that I'm doing. The MC-303, which gets very little love, is one of my favorite grooveboxes! Enjoy!"
soundmachines Web Shop Now Open
"soundmachines lineup for september!!!
Now available on the online shop both the RB1robotto and the LS1lighstrip!!!! We ship all over Europe directly!!!
http://www.sound-machines.it/index.php/shop/"
via Davide Mancini of soundmachines on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
YAMAHA CS-10 Vintage Analog Monophonic Synthesizer SN 5538 with Case
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ROLAND SH-2 Vintage Analog Synthesizer SN 90153 with Hard Case
ROLAND RS-09 Organ/Strings SN 811518 with I'm Just Rock'n Roll Case
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tokyowax (RSS)
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KORG DW-8000 SN 004926 with Original Digital Waveform Generator System Case
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tokyowax (RSS)
"Comes in original Korg foam case as shown." Grey/green? DWGS branded foam case gig bag case.
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tokyowax (RSS)
"Comes in original Korg foam case as shown." Grey/green? DWGS branded foam case gig bag case.
Property of Aerosmith Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter
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thestudiobaron07 (RSS)
"Fully functional and in very good cosmetic condition. This one was previously owned by Aerosmith..."
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thestudiobaron07 (RSS)
"Fully functional and in very good cosmetic condition. This one was previously owned by Aerosmith..."
ARP Odyssey MK-III
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Moog Minimoog D Synthesizer SN 10754 with Original Inspection Tag
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via this auction. Inspected 9/14/75
via the seller: "IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A MINI THIS ONE IS ABOUT THE BEST YOU WILL FIND...FACT!!
GREAT CONDITION, INSIDE AND OUT. IVE OWNED LOTS OF MINIS, USUALLY 3 AT A TIME, AND THIS PARTICULAR ONE IS ACUALY THE BEST , PUNCHIEST, FULL, AND EXPRESSIVE THAT IVE EVER USED AND HEARD. IT IS READY TO ROCK, TUNES UP REALLY NICE, THE KNOBS ARE CLEAN AND VERY RESPONSIVE.
......'You should never forget that in fact all Minimoog sound unique. They all sound a little bit different from each other even in the same osc board version.'......."
via this auction. Inspected 9/14/75
via the seller: "IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A MINI THIS ONE IS ABOUT THE BEST YOU WILL FIND...FACT!!
GREAT CONDITION, INSIDE AND OUT. IVE OWNED LOTS OF MINIS, USUALLY 3 AT A TIME, AND THIS PARTICULAR ONE IS ACUALY THE BEST , PUNCHIEST, FULL, AND EXPRESSIVE THAT IVE EVER USED AND HEARD. IT IS READY TO ROCK, TUNES UP REALLY NICE, THE KNOBS ARE CLEAN AND VERY RESPONSIVE.
......'You should never forget that in fact all Minimoog sound unique. They all sound a little bit different from each other even in the same osc board version.'......."
OTO Biscuit - Bit crusher, Filter, Mono synth (With box + overlay)
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"Oto Biscuit,
Great little tool, amazing character
Add depth, texture and organic behavior to synths, basslines, drum machines and virtual instruments from computers with BISCUIT !
Using true 8-bit converters, digital processing and analog resonant filters, Biscuit opens up a wide range of sounds from harsh distortion, digital and aliasing artifacts to warm and fat 8-bit sounds.
Producers, deejays, musicians and sound lovers can use BISCUIT to extend their sound creation possibilities.
BISCUIT will find its place in studios, on stages or even in clubs.
has option be be turned into a monosynth too!"
via this auction
"Oto Biscuit,
Great little tool, amazing character
Add depth, texture and organic behavior to synths, basslines, drum machines and virtual instruments from computers with BISCUIT !
Using true 8-bit converters, digital processing and analog resonant filters, Biscuit opens up a wide range of sounds from harsh distortion, digital and aliasing artifacts to warm and fat 8-bit sounds.
Producers, deejays, musicians and sound lovers can use BISCUIT to extend their sound creation possibilities.
BISCUIT will find its place in studios, on stages or even in clubs.
has option be be turned into a monosynth too!"
Roland OP-8 CV Interface SN 260430
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vintageworks-nl
"The Roland OP-8 interface was designed to control Roland polyphonic synthesizers that were equipped with a DCB (Digital Control Bus) interface via the Roland MC-4 Microcomposer. The OP-8 and synthesizer were connected together using a DCB cable. The OP-8 and MC-4 Microcomposer were then patched together using patchcords via each of their patchbays. The transpose control on the OP-8 was able to transpose the synthesizer up or down by one octave..."
via this auction
vintageworks-nl
"The Roland OP-8 interface was designed to control Roland polyphonic synthesizers that were equipped with a DCB (Digital Control Bus) interface via the Roland MC-4 Microcomposer. The OP-8 and synthesizer were connected together using a DCB cable. The OP-8 and MC-4 Microcomposer were then patched together using patchcords via each of their patchbays. The transpose control on the OP-8 was able to transpose the synthesizer up or down by one octave..."
Vintage Korg (Keio) Mini Pops Junior SN 760826 with Handle
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KORG MS20 Mini & Arturia Minibrute Demo by Ryouichi Harada
MS 20mini minibruteSound0731
Published on Jul 31, 2013 ryouichi harada·39 videos
Minibrutes on eBay
KORG MS20 Minis on eBay
Published on Jul 31, 2013 ryouichi harada·39 videos
Minibrutes on eBay
KORG MS20 Minis on eBay
FARFISA STRING ORCHESTRA
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Published on Jul 31, 2013
"For sell on eBay" via this auction: "Extremely rare synthesizer/organs. Very rich, vintage sound. Instrument works but has minor defects: few sliders are missing (but they work) also one button fall out. Four or five keys doesn't work..."
"For sell on eBay" via this auction: "Extremely rare synthesizer/organs. Very rich, vintage sound. Instrument works but has minor defects: few sliders are missing (but they work) also one button fall out. Four or five keys doesn't work..."
Waldorf Rocket Demo
Published on Jul 31, 2013 Hunart©·30 videos
"A short demo of some sounds from this little machine. For me this little box is a huge synth. No EQ, compression or external FX.
Thanks to Karol Kowalewski for the drawn crazy rocket! :)
Enjoy,
Hunart©"
Waldorf Rockets on eBay
Volca Beats , Volca Keys , Volca Bass - FirstKiss -
Published on Jul 31, 2013 benweichiba·49 videos
"The only reason that I called it FirstKiss is because I spent two hours before this song , making a KISS stencil for spraypainting...I hope you enjoy it..."
KORG Volcas on eBay
"The only reason that I called it FirstKiss is because I spent two hours before this song , making a KISS stencil for spraypainting...I hope you enjoy it..."
KORG Volcas on eBay
benjolin walk by Richard Devine -- Epoch Modular (Rob Hordijk) eurorack benjolin
Published on Jul 31, 2013 Epoch Modular·14 videos
"This a brief but outstanding video by Richard Devine made using the non-filter outputs of the benjolin (The Rungler and XOR outputs as well as Triangles A and B.) Many thanks to Richard for letting me post this on youtube."
SNAKE HEAD BITE Acid Teckno ( Hardcore ) 2009
Published on Jul 31, 2013 j j·84 videos
2009 THE-MAN-WHO-LAUGHS ACID ON ELECTRIBE'Z ESX+EMX (4 REAL)
2009 (WANTED DEAD or ALIVE ) Experimental Ambient Music on ESX
WANTED DEAD or ALIVE Acid Tech Version
2009 THE-MAN-WHO-LAUGHS ACID ON ELECTRIBE'Z ESX+EMX (4 REAL)
2009 (WANTED DEAD or ALIVE ) Experimental Ambient Music on ESX
WANTED DEAD or ALIVE Acid Tech Version
The classic VL-1 on iOS
Published on Jul 31, 2013 Ashley Elsdon·265 videos
Da da da...
Not seeing this on iTunes yet.
Da da da...
Not seeing this on iTunes yet.
Patching an EMS SYNTHI with a Modular
The Modulation Pin- Adds CV to the Synthi matrix- LFO
Published on Jul 30, 2013
http://noisedesign.blogspot.com/2013/...
The Modulation Pin- Adds CV to the Synthi -sequencer
Published on Jul 30, 2013
http://noisedesign.blogspot.com/2013/...
The Modulation Pin- Adds CV to the Synthi -sequencer
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
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Published on Jul 30, 2013 Ebotronix·716 videos
4ms Peg , RCD,VCAMatrix
Analogue Systems RS 100² , 4x RS 110, RS 360²
Bananalogue Serge VCS
Cyndustries Zero Oscillator one: quad outs to Antis exp in, via moddemix²
ZO two quadrature outs to VCA Matrix to 4x freqbox audio in
Doepfer A 114², A143-1,A 152,A156
4x A134 panning by A143-9,Maths
Flame 2x Chord Machines
Grendel Formant Filter 2x
Make Noise Brains,PP, Maths²,Moddemix,,Optomix,QMMG,René, Wogglebug
Malekko 4x Anti Oscillator , 3x Uncle,Noisering
Moog 4x Freqbox , CP251
Toppobrillo Quantimator , Sportmodulator,TWF²
SSL Modulation Orgy
Logic midi masterclock to Kenton Pro 2000
kick by RS 110 / QMMG
noises by Arp Odyssey 2811 & 2821,Noisering
FX Boss VF 1, Lexicon PCM 80 / 90Line6Echopro
4ms Peg , RCD,VCAMatrix
Analogue Systems RS 100² , 4x RS 110, RS 360²
Bananalogue Serge VCS
Cyndustries Zero Oscillator one: quad outs to Antis exp in, via moddemix²
ZO two quadrature outs to VCA Matrix to 4x freqbox audio in
Doepfer A 114², A143-1,A 152,A156
4x A134 panning by A143-9,Maths
Flame 2x Chord Machines
Grendel Formant Filter 2x
Make Noise Brains,PP, Maths²,Moddemix,,Optomix,QMMG,René, Wogglebug
Malekko 4x Anti Oscillator , 3x Uncle,Noisering
Moog 4x Freqbox , CP251
Toppobrillo Quantimator , Sportmodulator,TWF²
SSL Modulation Orgy
Logic midi masterclock to Kenton Pro 2000
kick by RS 110 / QMMG
noises by Arp Odyssey 2811 & 2821,Noisering
FX Boss VF 1, Lexicon PCM 80 / 90Line6Echopro
I'll be there - ARP Explorer I (analog synthesizer from 1974)
Published on Jul 30, 2013 MrCaliforniaD·18 videos
"Here's what that wonderfull song could have sounded like if it was recorded on analog synthesizers from that era. It is kind of an early take on the king of pop concept!
This may sound like your average "General Midi" sounds but it isn't. EVERY sounds were made on this 1974 machine from ARP company.
To get polyphony from this monophonic synthesizer, I used "Notelogic", a VST that enables you to explode polyphonic midi tracks into your choice of voices (1 to 8). Each voice become an individual midi track that can be then passed through a monophonic synthesizer using a Midi to CV converter.
Thus, that particular song have 32 tracks for the instruments alone. The drums were made with EZdrummer and the vocal track is from the original song.
Fell free to ask me questions about this procedure."
Minimoog Model D Chiptune Videos by MrCaliforniaD
Published on Jul 4, 2013 MrCaliforniaD·18 videos
"Here's the Zelda Theme, as asked. The lead parts are simple triangle waves. The bass is a filtered square wave with variable attack and decay time. The drum part is filtered pink noise with some resonance and variable attack and decay time. EVERY voices were made with SINGLE oscillators."
Playlist:
Minimoog Model D - Polyphonic Processing - Zelda Theme from original Nintendo music
Minimoog Model D - Polyphonic Processing - Super Mario World Music (Super Nintendo)
Minimoog Model D - Polyphonic Processing - Tetris C (Game Boy)
Arp Explorer I Videos by MrCaliforniaD
Published on Apr 3, 2013 MrCaliforniaD·18 videos
"The Explorer I is a rare monophonic synth from Arp, released just before the well known Pro-Soloist.
Using an awesome VST called Notelogic by Xhip effects, I was able to record what a polyphonic Arp Explorer I would sound like. With this VST, you can expand the number of "voices" that you need on different midi channels.
Here is 2 x 4 voices + drums. A light reverb has been put on top of that."
Playlist:
Arp Explorer I - Polyphonic Processing - Mario Bros - 8 bit
Arp Explorer I - Polyphonic Processing - Beethoven Sonate Op 27 Allegro Molto E - Sawtooth Waveform
Arp Explorer - Polyphonic Processing - Castlevania 2 - Outside - Bloody Tears - 8 bit
Arp Explorer I - Polyphonic Processing - Megaman 2 - Quickman Stage - 8 bit
Maxikorg duophony
Uploaded on Oct 23, 2011 MrCaliforniaD·18 videos
"Analog sound. Impossible to recreate with today's synths."
Vintage Boss DR-55 Analog Drum Machine Synth SN 144700
Sequential Circuits Prophet T8 SN 0043
Sequential Circuits Multi-Trak Analog Synthesizer
Prog Rock on a Casio Budget
Published on Jul 28, 2013 Pierre Fontaine·12 videos
"Showing off some of my Casio Keyboards with a little bit of Progressive Rock"
"Showing off some of my Casio Keyboards with a little bit of Progressive Rock"
Mopho Programming In-Depth
Published on Jul 30, 2013 Gtechture·36 videos
"I wanted a Sid station but did not want to pay $1000 so i figured I'd program my mopho like it was a sid station and came up with this cool string of programs. The Mopho is actually pretty cool is you look at it as a 4 track sequencer."
Poly Generative Sequencer App For iPad
Published on Jul 30, 2013 ipadloops·19 videos
"Poly is a unique generative sequencer for iPad which harnesses the power of poly-rhythms to create intricate and exciting patterns.
Different coloured nodes are added to a circular area. The closer a node is to middle, the faster it repeats. Each node has its own sample, FX settings and keyboard. There are five available colours and up to 12 nodes maximum.
Poly comes with over 40 preset sounds, including a selection of awesome 808 samples.
Other features include:
- Audiobus integration
- Audio Copy and Paste (via In App Purchase)
- MIDI sync and Virtual MIDI out (via In App Purchase)
- Saving and Loading of Patterns
- Recording of performances
- SoundCloud upload and Dropbox upload and download (via the same In App Purchase as ACP)
MORE INFO HERE http://ipadloops.com/poly-generative-..."
iTunes:
Poly - james milton
KORG Volca Beats Internal Sounds
Published on Jul 30, 2013 AudioCentralMagazine·162 videos
"The KORG Volca Beats has six analog sounds (Kick, Snare, Lo/Hi Tom, Closed/Open Hat) and four PCM sounds (Clap, Agogo, Clave, Crash). In this video, there's a quick run on the internal sounds, with coverage of main parameters. Warning: do not attempt to hear sounds thru PC internal speakers... especially Kick sound goes very low. No music on this video, just internal sounds from Volca Beats."
KORG Volcas on eBay
"The KORG Volca Beats has six analog sounds (Kick, Snare, Lo/Hi Tom, Closed/Open Hat) and four PCM sounds (Clap, Agogo, Clave, Crash). In this video, there's a quick run on the internal sounds, with coverage of main parameters. Warning: do not attempt to hear sounds thru PC internal speakers... especially Kick sound goes very low. No music on this video, just internal sounds from Volca Beats."
KORG Volcas on eBay
ELGAM CAROUSEL Vintage Groovebox 1976 | HD DEMO
Published on Jul 30, 2013 AnalogAudio1·115 videos
"(c) 2013 by AnalogAudio1
The CAROUSEL is an interesting analog preset rhythmbox with accompaniment made by Elgam, Italy. It has rhythm (like the Elgam Rhythm Match series), bass, chord and 3 arpeggiators! Rare, obscure and very interesting! :-)
I played the Elgam Carousel along with a Roland DEP-5 for dely effects."
Original EMS Synthi E
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction
"THIS IS AN ORIGINAL EMS SYNTHI E from the seventies not a reproduction one. its in very good condition and very rare to find..."
via this auction
"THIS IS AN ORIGINAL EMS SYNTHI E from the seventies not a reproduction one. its in very good condition and very rare to find..."
D U B K A - The Nest - 02.08.13
Published on Jul 29, 2013
"Analogue Modular Performance @ The Nest 02.08.13"
Guessing the system features some Tiptop modules. via @tiptopaudio
"Martin Dubka's live set is up and running."
"Analogue Modular Performance @ The Nest 02.08.13"
Guessing the system features some Tiptop modules. via @tiptopaudio
"Martin Dubka's live set is up and running."
STG Soundlabs Mankato Filter Frac Modified for Eurorack
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction - cool white Moog knobs.
"This is basically the "frac-rack" design that has been modified to work in a Eurorack system. A couple things to note: there are a number of very small nicks in the surface which aren't really obvious except at certain angles. The circuit board is very deep, and measures very slightly under 6.75 inches from the back of the faceplate to the edge of the board. Please make sure to measure your case to ensure that it fits! Otherwise this module looks and sounds fantastic, and performs a number of duties beyond filtering - as an 8 phase LFO / VCO and with wave shaping capabilities when patching the outputs into its control inputs. This module is a one of a kind build for Eurorack and won't be found anywhere else! I have pasted the manufacturer's description below for your convenience. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.
The Mankato Filter is a four-pole lowpass filter with positive and negative outputs at every pole, giving you slopes of 6 dB/oct, 12 dB/oct, 18 dB/oct, and 24 dB/oct simultaneously. the negative slope outputs allow you to use the Mankato as a quadrature sine oscillator with 8 available phases. the Mankato will self-resonate from subaudio to superaudio, and responds to one volt per octave through its unattenuated control inputs. the signal inputs are DC coupled, which allows you to use the Mankato as a voltage-controlled slew limiter..."
The Mankato was designed by Thomas Henry and named by Magic Smoke Electronics.
via this auction - cool white Moog knobs.
"This is basically the "frac-rack" design that has been modified to work in a Eurorack system. A couple things to note: there are a number of very small nicks in the surface which aren't really obvious except at certain angles. The circuit board is very deep, and measures very slightly under 6.75 inches from the back of the faceplate to the edge of the board. Please make sure to measure your case to ensure that it fits! Otherwise this module looks and sounds fantastic, and performs a number of duties beyond filtering - as an 8 phase LFO / VCO and with wave shaping capabilities when patching the outputs into its control inputs. This module is a one of a kind build for Eurorack and won't be found anywhere else! I have pasted the manufacturer's description below for your convenience. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.
The Mankato Filter is a four-pole lowpass filter with positive and negative outputs at every pole, giving you slopes of 6 dB/oct, 12 dB/oct, 18 dB/oct, and 24 dB/oct simultaneously. the negative slope outputs allow you to use the Mankato as a quadrature sine oscillator with 8 available phases. the Mankato will self-resonate from subaudio to superaudio, and responds to one volt per octave through its unattenuated control inputs. the signal inputs are DC coupled, which allows you to use the Mankato as a voltage-controlled slew limiter..."
The Mankato was designed by Thomas Henry and named by Magic Smoke Electronics.
Analogue Solutions Concussor Modular Drum Synth
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via this auction
(more pics at the auction)
"Made by Tom at Analogue Solutions, in about 2006.
Fantastic sounding modules. Home use only.
The 78 suffix means that the circuitry is based on the CR78, the 99 means based on the TR909, and 88 means the TR909.
Rack 1
MT1616 x Midi - Trigger
VCA2VCA
GT8Dual Channel Gate Sequencer
SQ8CV Gate Sequencer
MX224Mixer / Inverter
MultMultiple
Mult Multiple
HP01Headphone Mixer / Amp
Rack 2
SD78Snare
SD99Snare
SD99Snare
CB88Cowbell
CP88Clap
HH88Hi-hat (Dual)
HH88Hi-hat (Dual)
HH88Hi-hat (Dual)
Rack 3
BD78Bass Drum
BD78Bass Drum
BD78Bass Drum
BD99Bass Drum
BD99Bass Drum
BD99Bass Drum
BD99Bass Drum
TC88Tom / Conga"
via this auction
(more pics at the auction)
"Made by Tom at Analogue Solutions, in about 2006.
Fantastic sounding modules. Home use only.
The 78 suffix means that the circuitry is based on the CR78, the 99 means based on the TR909, and 88 means the TR909.
Rack 1
MT1616 x Midi - Trigger
VCA2VCA
GT8Dual Channel Gate Sequencer
SQ8CV Gate Sequencer
MX224Mixer / Inverter
MultMultiple
Mult Multiple
HP01Headphone Mixer / Amp
Rack 2
SD78Snare
SD99Snare
SD99Snare
CB88Cowbell
CP88Clap
HH88Hi-hat (Dual)
HH88Hi-hat (Dual)
HH88Hi-hat (Dual)
Rack 3
BD78Bass Drum
BD78Bass Drum
BD78Bass Drum
BD99Bass Drum
BD99Bass Drum
BD99Bass Drum
BD99Bass Drum
TC88Tom / Conga"
KORG Volca Beats Motion Recording
Published on Jul 30, 2013 AudioCentralMagazine·161 videos
"KORG Volca Beat has two Motion Recorder for track parameter variations in Stutter Delay Depth + Time and PCM Sounds Playback Speed. While in Record, you can automate parameters and, with a bit of skill, you can enhance the whole pattern. Not easy as it seems, but effective."
"KORG Volca Beat has two Motion Recorder for track parameter variations in Stutter Delay Depth + Time and PCM Sounds Playback Speed. While in Record, you can automate parameters and, with a bit of skill, you can enhance the whole pattern. Not easy as it seems, but effective."
SOA
Uploaded on Apr 28, 2011
"Experimental Electronic Music"
via Friends of Synthesizers.com on Facebook
http://synthesizers.com
"Experimental Electronic Music"
via Friends of Synthesizers.com on Facebook
http://synthesizers.com
TEISCO SX-400 Demo Video
Published on Apr 21, 2013 MIxbern·35 videos
"Polyphonic synthesizer with 4 oscillators and a lot of things :)"
"Polyphonic synthesizer with 4 oscillators and a lot of things :)"
More Info on the Doepfer A-190-4 USB/MIDI-to-CV/Gate/ Sync Interface
via PatchPierre.Net where you'll find additional info.
"He [Dieter Doepfer] replied to me that the A-190-4 will replace the A-190-1 as the A-190-1 has been developed more than 15 years ago and is a bit old-fashioned and long-winded to operate.
Mainly the missing display has been complained by several customers (i.e. no display of the parameter like midi channel, reference note, scale settings, portamento and pitch-bend range, clock divider, status of the built-in (software) LFO and so on).
The basic functions of the A-190-4 will be the same as the A-190-1 but the man-machine interface will be better because of the display that shows the parameter value. It will also be equipped with USB..."
Follow-up to this post.
Minimoog Model D and Synthesizers.com Sample and Hold
Uploaded on Jul 27, 2013 Ollie Eastwood·No public videos
via the Friends of Synthesizers.com Facebook Group
http://synthesizers.com
via the Friends of Synthesizers.com Facebook Group
http://synthesizers.com
UnkleSleazy's Instruments
Three pics via Pacmasaurus's flickr set. (click through for more)
via Boing Boing (via @chris_carter_)
"Hand-made acoustic/electronic instruments played by the late, great Peter "Sleazy" Christopherson of Coil and Throbbing Gristle."
One of a Kind Custom Roland TR-808 Drum Machine - Mind the Step
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via this auction - spotted and in by @dyLABs
"One of a kind TR-808! Case was removed to enable all of the mods. This 808 has been unleashed into a whole new realm of mind blowing. It really is something to behold for live sets, both visually, and the sounds that can be achieved are guaranteed to rock any dance floor. The case and lid are effectively integrated to take it on the road with confidence. All the mods are completely stable. The previous owner did the work, and I have used it for the last 6 years without fault. I'm sorry to see this go, but I'm just not writing enough tunes these days to warrant having in my studio. A collector may be horrified by the non-standard look, but performers/producers will really appreciate the versatility and depth added to the 808 sound. And besides, these drum machines should be played, not placed on the shelf!
It also has a KADI port added so you can fully MIDI integrate using a Kenton Pro KADI (not included - see my other auction). Recommend using it with the Pro KADI if you plan to compose using a PC/Mac software package.
Bassdrum
-Pitch control added (lowest point is gut churning low and highest is up with conga pitch)
-Pitch bypass added to quickly revert back to the original Bass Drum pitch
-Decay range expanded to allow zero to self-oscillation
-Decay bypass added to quickly revert back to the original Bass Drum decay
-Tone range expanded to enable sound adjustment from smooth as silk to a snappy crack
Snare
-Decay added to enable nil up to 50% - makes an awesome effect for break downs and build ups
-Noise filter added with sweepable cutoff
Toms (LT/MT/HT)
-Conga switch removed (not needed) with tune range increased to 5 x original amount from Tom to way above conga
-Decay range modded to start from zero (ie. isolate the reverb that can be annoying) to 50% greater than self oscillation
-On/off reverb switch added - isolate the reverb in an instant
-Reverb amp added (lowest point original, highest = 10x original)
-Reverb length added - can shorten to a snap to sound 909-like
-Oscillator on/off switch added to play just the reverb - can achieve some truly tripped out glitch effects when combined with the other controls
Rim Shot
-Rim shot and claves circuits now split into two modular parts. Half of the Claves sound can be sent into the Rim shot circuit to create a high pitched sound and half of the Rim Shot can be sent into the -Claves to produce a cool resonant blip.
-The original sounds for both can be easily recalled with an easy press of the respective sound half circuit patching switches.
-Added a Rim Shot oscillator filter installed (only works with the original circuit path)
Clap
-Clap noise source filter (basically a pitch/tune control)
-Clap reverb level added, adjustable from 0 to 120% of the original level
-Clap width control added, but it looks like this mod has resulted in the clap stuck on a long distant sound. When I originally bought the 808 the guy who did the mod indicated it is a very easy fix for someone handy with a soldering iron. I never got around to doing it and wasn’t too fussed about not having the Clap.
Cymbal
-Cymbal oscillator mixer added so it is possible to individually isolate the three oscillators that make up the cymbal sound.
-Cymbal Osc. 3 modified to enable range control. Osc. 3 is the original source for the adjustable cymbal decay. It can now be dialled down to zero.
-Cymbal Osc. 3 distortion switch added – this sounds really cool.
Note: Cowbell, Maracas and HiHats are original with no mods. The Accent is still original too.
New Modular Output Section:
-12db multimode diode ladder filter installed with patchable input section from all the different percussion instruments.
-Any instrument can be or combination of instruments can be filtered AND switched in and out of the filter. It is such a simple thing, but absolutely awesome when playing a live set.
Non-Sound Mods:
-Original power supply replaced.
-All switches and pots replaced
-The Tempo range was changed (via a quality pot with greater resolution) and fine tempo deleted. Din sync still available, but I always went with the Pro-KADI.
-All wiring was replaced and upgraded.
-Memory backup was installed via a 4.5v battery pack plug. Unfortunately the standard memory only lasts a couple of hours. Although I never really bothered with it that much and just wrote down patterns or used Cubase. I only really used it sometimes before heading out to play a set.
-New sturdy case (everything was transplanted over)
More Info:
The filter is a little noisy and picks up some noise from the 808 trigger lines. This sounds absolutely stunning when the background noise is used to self-oscillate the filter, or the trigger signal of an instrument is used to create a worble like techno baseline .However if you want to play without the disturbance from the filter, its output can be switched off. With the filter off, the filter instrument patch sounds act like mute switches, which is also great for cutting on the fly.
When using with Cubase for composing, you can trigger each instrument individually on the virtual keyboard.
Only issue is the “2nd part” in the sequencer to extend steps from 32 to 64. For some reason it doesn’t work, so basically stuck with only 32 steps. I.e. the “1st part” with Parts A and B work perfectly, as does the Autofill function as well. The illuminated switches look unreal on stage and the large pots have a great feel!.."
2sDg~~60_57.JPG)
via this auction - spotted and in by @dyLABs
"One of a kind TR-808! Case was removed to enable all of the mods. This 808 has been unleashed into a whole new realm of mind blowing. It really is something to behold for live sets, both visually, and the sounds that can be achieved are guaranteed to rock any dance floor. The case and lid are effectively integrated to take it on the road with confidence. All the mods are completely stable. The previous owner did the work, and I have used it for the last 6 years without fault. I'm sorry to see this go, but I'm just not writing enough tunes these days to warrant having in my studio. A collector may be horrified by the non-standard look, but performers/producers will really appreciate the versatility and depth added to the 808 sound. And besides, these drum machines should be played, not placed on the shelf!
It also has a KADI port added so you can fully MIDI integrate using a Kenton Pro KADI (not included - see my other auction). Recommend using it with the Pro KADI if you plan to compose using a PC/Mac software package.
Bassdrum
-Pitch control added (lowest point is gut churning low and highest is up with conga pitch)
-Pitch bypass added to quickly revert back to the original Bass Drum pitch
-Decay range expanded to allow zero to self-oscillation
-Decay bypass added to quickly revert back to the original Bass Drum decay
-Tone range expanded to enable sound adjustment from smooth as silk to a snappy crack
Snare
-Decay added to enable nil up to 50% - makes an awesome effect for break downs and build ups
-Noise filter added with sweepable cutoff
Toms (LT/MT/HT)
-Conga switch removed (not needed) with tune range increased to 5 x original amount from Tom to way above conga
-Decay range modded to start from zero (ie. isolate the reverb that can be annoying) to 50% greater than self oscillation
-On/off reverb switch added - isolate the reverb in an instant
-Reverb amp added (lowest point original, highest = 10x original)
-Reverb length added - can shorten to a snap to sound 909-like
-Oscillator on/off switch added to play just the reverb - can achieve some truly tripped out glitch effects when combined with the other controls
Rim Shot
-Rim shot and claves circuits now split into two modular parts. Half of the Claves sound can be sent into the Rim shot circuit to create a high pitched sound and half of the Rim Shot can be sent into the -Claves to produce a cool resonant blip.
-The original sounds for both can be easily recalled with an easy press of the respective sound half circuit patching switches.
-Added a Rim Shot oscillator filter installed (only works with the original circuit path)
Clap
-Clap noise source filter (basically a pitch/tune control)
-Clap reverb level added, adjustable from 0 to 120% of the original level
-Clap width control added, but it looks like this mod has resulted in the clap stuck on a long distant sound. When I originally bought the 808 the guy who did the mod indicated it is a very easy fix for someone handy with a soldering iron. I never got around to doing it and wasn’t too fussed about not having the Clap.
Cymbal
-Cymbal oscillator mixer added so it is possible to individually isolate the three oscillators that make up the cymbal sound.
-Cymbal Osc. 3 modified to enable range control. Osc. 3 is the original source for the adjustable cymbal decay. It can now be dialled down to zero.
-Cymbal Osc. 3 distortion switch added – this sounds really cool.
Note: Cowbell, Maracas and HiHats are original with no mods. The Accent is still original too.
New Modular Output Section:
-12db multimode diode ladder filter installed with patchable input section from all the different percussion instruments.
-Any instrument can be or combination of instruments can be filtered AND switched in and out of the filter. It is such a simple thing, but absolutely awesome when playing a live set.
Non-Sound Mods:
-Original power supply replaced.
-All switches and pots replaced
-The Tempo range was changed (via a quality pot with greater resolution) and fine tempo deleted. Din sync still available, but I always went with the Pro-KADI.
-All wiring was replaced and upgraded.
-Memory backup was installed via a 4.5v battery pack plug. Unfortunately the standard memory only lasts a couple of hours. Although I never really bothered with it that much and just wrote down patterns or used Cubase. I only really used it sometimes before heading out to play a set.
-New sturdy case (everything was transplanted over)
More Info:
The filter is a little noisy and picks up some noise from the 808 trigger lines. This sounds absolutely stunning when the background noise is used to self-oscillate the filter, or the trigger signal of an instrument is used to create a worble like techno baseline .However if you want to play without the disturbance from the filter, its output can be switched off. With the filter off, the filter instrument patch sounds act like mute switches, which is also great for cutting on the fly.
When using with Cubase for composing, you can trigger each instrument individually on the virtual keyboard.
Only issue is the “2nd part” in the sequencer to extend steps from 32 to 64. For some reason it doesn’t work, so basically stuck with only 32 steps. I.e. the “1st part” with Parts A and B work perfectly, as does the Autofill function as well. The illuminated switches look unreal on stage and the large pots have a great feel!.."
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