MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2013: Pittsburgh Modular at the Noisebug Booth

Uploaded on Jan 29, 2013 matrixsynth·249 videos

My first stop at NAMM was the Noisebug booth starting with Pittsburgh Modular. As I previously posted I was intrigued by their new offerings which presented eurorack modular systems as self contained stand alone synthesizers rather than individual modules.  In my opinion, this format helps break one of the psychological barriers behind getting into modulars.  Rather than starting with an empty case and contemplating what modules to fill it with, you can essentially by a desktop synth, get your hands wet to see if you are comfortable with modulars and then expand from there.  Richard goes into this perspective, why he decided to create these systems and what each is geared for.  Unfortunately they were not patched up for an audio demo at the time.  You'll find details on each in my previous post and of course the Pittsburgh Modular website.  At the booth, pictured below, are the various configurations of the Cell 48, the Cell 90, the Pittsburgh Modular Foundation, and the Foundation with Expander.  Click each for the super size shot.

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MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2013 Posts

Now that the NAMM storm is subsiding, my coverage will be going up over the next few days.  I have a ton of uploading to do.  Note this is just an informational post to let you know how I cover NAMM; no product insights or reflections, they will come with the individual posts, so you can skip this one if you want.  That said, my posts will have MATRIXSYNTH NAMM 2013: in the title so you can differentiate them from the others.  Each post will focus on a specific manufacturer and/or booth, one post per manufacturer/booth.  At the end of all the posts I'll upload all of the images to Flickr to create one massive NAMM gallery there.  The images will be higher quality on Flickr as Blogger appears to limit the size of uploaded pics, but don't worry, the Blogger pics are still plenty big.  Posts will go up in the order each booth was visited. Note the order is not preferential in any way, nor are any videos.  The order is just what I visited while walking around with appointments in mind and I held back from taking any standard presentation videos to save time as I knew they would be covered by others and featured on the site.

To give you a little background on how I cover NAMM, as you know by now, I pretty much post everything that comes in.  This is good for content creators who want to promote their sites, it is good for you in that you get to see more rather than just my coverage,  and it's good for me because it saves me time and allows me to focus on other things while at NAMM, which in turn is good for you because it allows me to cover things that might have been missed otherwise.  I do have a few things I haven't seen elsewhere yet.  Not new gear, just different perspectives, demos and tons of pics.

Feel free to post my pics, video and coverage elsewhere, just mention where it's from like I do for others in every post I put up.  Other site owners are welcome to post my pics, videos and any quotes.

Side note: NAMM broke the record number of posts for a single day on the site this last Saturday with a whopping 115 posts i a single day.  I hope the coverage wasn't too overwhelming, but honestly, that pretty much sums up the NAMM experience.  The repeat presentations should also give you a little insight that most visitors at NAMM miss - the role of the presenter giving the same presentation over and over again.  Visitors typically only have time to see them once, and for them it's always the first and only time.  Not so for presenters.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the posts!

Casionova4 - Casio Casiotone MT-400v Audio Track

via Bill Compeau in the comments of this post.

"I just recorded a song with mine that I found in the garbage!!!"

Nice find!

"MINT" Moog Prodigy

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via this auction

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Beat Thang Tips - Sequencing a beat with MIDI controller input

Published on Jan 29, 2013 SoundsAndGear·467 videos

http://beatthangtips.com

"Just a quick video showing the workflow of Beat Thang with a MIDI controller hooked up for recording melodies and chords."

An Interview with Paddy Kingsland of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop

You'll find the full interview on Astronauta Pinguim, including mentions of Delia Derbyshire & Daphne Oram.

BTW, today is Paddy Kingsland's birthday.  Happy Birthday Mr. Kingsland!  :)

Pictured: Paddy Kingsland and the EMS Synthi 100 (the Delaware)

"Patrick 'Paddy' Kingsland was born in Hampshire (England) on January 30th, 1947. He took piano lessons in his youth and got his first guitar when he was 15. By this time he also built his own valve amplifier and began to play in a band in his school days. After attending Eggars Grammar School in Alton, Hampshire, Paddy joined the BBC. He was a technician there until, in 1970, he had the chance to join the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, the famous department that was responsible for providing the soundtrack and sound effects to BBC radio and TV shows. Paddy worked there for 11 years and created the music for many programs, including "The Changes", "The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and several episodes of 'Doctor Who'!

"In 1973, BBC Records released the album 'Fourth Dimenson'. Although it was credited to The BBC Radiophonic Workshop, "Fourth Dimension" is the first solo album released by Paddy Kingsland and includes tracks that he recorded from 1970 to 1973, using mainly the EMS synthesizers VCS3 and Synthi 100 (the Delaware)..."

You can still find the release on Amazon and eBay.

The first synth to enter the BBC? "The first synthesizer arrived in 1970 - an EMS VCS3. It was great for learning about voltage control and making sounds, but no good for playing tunes on. The Arp Odyssey which came a bit later was much better for that."

via Fabricio Carvalho aka Astronauta Pinguim on the MATRIXSYNTH Lounge. You can find interviews with other synth legends on his site or via the Interviews label below.

NAMM 2013 Pics by Atomic Shadow

Full gallery on Atomic Shadow.

Pictured here:

Eurorack modular
Buchla's The Electric Music Box
Birotron B 90

NAMM 2013: The Wheelharp

The Wheelharp from Atomic Shadow on Vimeo.

"A curious instrument from the 2013 NAMM show. It has stings that move in contact with a rotating 'bow' to play the strings like a violin. Yes. They are very expensive but quite lovely"

Jean Michel Jarre with an X-Series Dual Oscillator

via Ken MacBeth on Facebook

"JMJ with an X-Series Dual Oscillator!"

FMViDeO

Published on Jan 29, 2013 arnouxindahouse·5 videos

"Little jam messing around on logic modes on Make Noise Renè.
Kick: Tip Top BD808
Snare: Doepfer A-106-6
Melody: Modcan FMVDO + LPG
Delay: Doepfer A-112
A little bit of manual modulation by Intellijel Planar"

This one reminded me of Michael Brook's music.

【PV】Arturia CS80V Promotion

Published on Jan 29, 2013

[Arturia Promotion Video]

DEMO by Katsunori UJIIE.

Arturia
http://www.arturia.com

Hookup inc.(Distribute in Japan)
http://hookup.co.jp

Facebook: Like me please!
https://www.facebook.com/musictrack.jp

【PV】Arturia SPARK Promotion

Published on Jan 29, 2013 musictrackjp·171 videos

[Arturia Promotion Video]

DEMO by Katsunori UJIIE.

Arturia
http://www.arturia.com

Hookup inc.(Distribute in Japan)
http://hookup.co.jp

Facebook: Like me please!
https://www.facebook.com/musictrack.jp

【DEMO】ROLAND JUPITER-80

Published on Jan 29, 2013 musictrackjp·171 videos

"DEMO by Katsunori UJIIE.
Facebook: Like me please!
https://www.facebook.com/musictrack.jp"

Synthesizers.com QKB15S 5-octave Walnut Keyboard with CV and MIDI

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via this auction

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Hammond Novachord SN 1416

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via this auction

Note the tone wheel in the third pic below.

"A partial restoration was performed recently on the main cabinet. It appears to be missing 1 amplifier and the speakers need to be replaced. Own a rare piece of history. The organ can be pickup up locally in Denver CO, or can be crated and shipped via a preferred carrier of your choice."

Pics of the inside further below.

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Sherman Filterbank 2 with Abuser's Manual & Rare Rack Ears

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"The unit is fully functional and includes the very rare rack ears."

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4ms Noise Swash Eurorack Module Original Rare Factory Build

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via this auction
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"The Eurorack Noise Swash is a chaotic random noise-maker and CV generator, generating its own sounds or working as an audio processor. As a stand-alone device it generates unpredictable continuously morphing oscillations on the Audio Output jack, and random CV fluctuations out the dual-direction "Mood CV" jack. A second CV input jack controls the Swash and Noisegate sections with positive and negative CV voltage. An audio input jack allows for distorting an audio signal beyond recognition, or using audio to trigger and modulate the chaos. The Swash knob is a 10-turn Bournes pot for adjusting minor variations. Each Swash has its own peculiarly unique sound."

Moog Rogue SN 7165

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Moog MG-1 with All New Sliders, Switches, and Green LED SN 4231

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via this auction
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Sequential Circuits Pro-One SN 9524 Vintage Analog Synthesizer

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Analogue Solutions Vostok v2 SN 4724 Analog Modular Synthesizer

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"Included in the auction is the Analogue Solutions Vostok v2, power cord and 17 patch pins for the matrix..."

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MOOG Minimoog Model D

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NSFW sticker at the very bottom of this post.

"The Mini has been professionally serviced and is 100% functional, and sounds amazing! New keyboard bushings have been installed, the power supply capacitors have been updated, and it has been tuned and scaled. The original wood case as been professionally refinished in a deep brown. The serial number is in the 5000's. I don't want to oversell this, as there are slight cosmetic imperfections, but she is looking and sounding great."

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Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev. 2 SN 0526

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Synth.com Modules

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Q106 Oscillator via this auction (2nd one listed here).

Q130 clipper rectifier via this auction.

Novation Bass Station Rack Analog Synth MIDI/CV

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"The BassStation is not only a killer synth, but can also act as a MIDI to CV converter to control your vintage analog synthesizers as well."

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Vintage Teisco 110F SN 1184

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via this auction

"The synth has been professionally serviced but there are still a few issues:
-There are 6 touch pads to the left of the keyboard. The two for filter do not work, and the two for vibrato only work intermittently
-The volume slider is also intermittent(there is also another volume knob that works fine)
-One knob is not original
This is an extremely rare find, and has one of the most unique filters I have ever had the opportunity to play with."

Note the level indicators on the top of each section.

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Moog Micromoog Analog Monophonic Synthesizer SN 7138

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via this auction

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Sequential Circuits Pro One SN 7814

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"This is the more desirable J-wire version..."

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DUAL NOISY VCO 2 +FILTER & DIST NOISEMAKER 2

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated. Published on Jan 29, 2013 panote09·106 videos

via this auction

"The Freq. knob controls two VCOs inside and makes noisy fat sound.

The VCOs go to VCF which is the analog synth low pass filter(cut off frequency and resonance).

The envelope generator can be used as a LFO can makes lots of shapes of vibration.

Set the shapes of vibration with attack and release ,and repeat it or 1 shot.

6.35mm(1/4 inch) audio Jack

2.1mm 9V DC input(NEGATIVE CENTER)or a 9V battery
Please be sure to use DC(NOT AC)9V NEGATIVE CENTER(NOT POSITIVE).If you are not sure,please ask me anything because the wrong polarity of the adaptor will break the device. "


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"This is the analog circuit noise machine.

FREQ.A,B,C,D ,MOD.1,and MOD.2 control some oscillators and make cool sound.

LFO.1 and LFO.2 make weird waves for FREQ.A,B,C,D .
STAB controls the depth of LFO.1 and 2.

This has the noisy pulse circuit inside and make the sound distorted.

The black switch reduce the voltage while pushing it.

6.35mm(1/4 inch) audio Jack

2.1mm 9V DC input(NEGATIVE CENTER)or a 9V battery
Please be sure to use DC(NOT AC)9V NEGATIVE CENTER(NOT POSITIVE).If you are not sure,please ask me anything because the wrong polarity of the adaptor will break the device. "

via this auction

"This is the analog circuit drone machine noise box.

4 OSCILLATORS inside have each FREQUENCY KNOBS and ON/OFF(mute)switch.

The tone of FREQ.A and B can be changed with TONE.A.And volume of FREQ.A and FREQ.B control withVOLUME.A.

The tone of FREQ.C and D can be changed with TONE.B.And volume of FREQ.C and FREQ.D control withVOLUME.B.

BALANCE KNOB controls the balance of VOLUME.A and VOLUME.B.

6.35mm(1/4 inch) audio Jack

2.1mm 9V DC input(NEGATIVE CENTER)or a 9V battery
Please be sure to use DC(NOT AC)9V NEGATIVE CENTER(NOT POSITIVE).If you are not sure,please ask me anything because the wrong polarity of the adaptor will break the device."