New Innerclock MIDI Timing Litmus Tests on Various Hardware Synths

You might recall Innerclock Systems iOS litmus tests previously post here. They have just posted another round of litmus tests this time focusing on various hardware synths both vintage and new.

"In this variation of the Original Litmus timing test we take a precision MIDI Sequencer and program a single track of continuous and sample-accurate 16th Midi Note Events. No other MIDI messages are generated - no Continuous Control, no Aftertouch, no MIDI Clock and no MIDI Time Code. Just MIDI Note On and MIDI Note Off. The continuous 16th MIDI Note events are on Channel 1 exclusively.

In real-world use with extended polyphony, multiple MIDI Channels and Continuous Controller activity the timing performance results as reported here will almost certainly get worse. MIDI is a serial protocol - it can only ever perform one trick at any one time. You can transmit an enormous amount of MIDI data down a single cable but the receiving device deals with each byte only when it can get to it. The harder you make it work, the worse the timing train wreck is on the other side. How much that bothers you is for you to decide.

At a tempo of 120 BPM there should be exactly 6000 samples @ 48kHz between any two consecutive 16th Midi Note events."

You'll find the full list of synths and results on Innerclock Systems here.

YAMAHA CX5M COMPUTER WORKSTATION with YK-10 KEYBOARD

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"The CX5M is a highly versatile personal computer which confoms to the msx standard operating system. The unique feature of the cx5m is it’s built in FM sound synthesizer unit

The FM sounds synthesizer unit uses the same type of FM tone generation system as the Yamaha DX synthesizers, producing exceptionally realistic, high quality sounds

The FM sound synthesizer is a 8 note polyphonic synthesizer, capable of producing 8 notes simultaneously.

The 46 pre-programmed preset voices can be extensively modified with a number of LFO and effects options during keyboard play

With the Yamaha music keyboard the CX5M becomes a live performance synthesizer. A Programmable poly/mono keyboard also has a split function allowing you to play 2 voices simultaneously

Auto rhythm and auto bass chord accompaniment can be added to your keyboard performances

A built in recording function permits recording and playback of keyboard play, letting you accompany the electronically recording passage

The CX5Ms FM Sound synthesizer unit is equipped with a MIDI interface which allows it to communicate with MIDI equipped devices

In addition to the Standard MSX cartridge slot the CX5M also has a rear slot."

Roland GR-700 Turbo PLUS - Vintage GR-700 with GR-100 Polydistortion

Roland GR-700 Turbo PLUS - Vintage GR-700 with GR-100 Polydistortion and 13-pin Input

Published on Jun 27, 2013 WayneJoness·267 videos

"http://www.joness.com/gr300/GR-700.ht... The GR-700 Turbo PLUS adds the sound of the GR-100 hexaphonic polydistortion to the Roland GR-700, with all the original features of the GR-700 Turbo. This includes a modern 13-pin input, top panel controls for string level and filter cutoff and EDIT parameters. The PLUS also adds a latching sustain input. The GR-700 Turbo PLUS has the ability to blend analog distortion with synthesizer tones for new synth sounds never heard before."

Minimoog filter overdrive

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Flame Arpeggiator 2013 # 3a

Published on Jun 27, 2013 Ebotronix·691 videos

Flame Arpeggiator 2013 & X 2013 test drive # 3 chordlist
Malekko 4x Anti Oscillator (chords) 3x Uncle Arp & Bass
4ms Peg RCD
Analogue Systems RS100, RS 110, RS 360
Bananalogue Serge VCS to Anti Oscillator's Wave Env in
Doepfer A 134 panning by A 143-9 QLFO & Maths
Make Noise Brains & 2x PP, Maths, Optomix,QMMG, Wogglebug
Tiptop Audio Z 8000
Toppobrillo Sportmodulator
Logic midi master clock & Ultrabeat Livecut Drums
FX Boss VF 1, Lexicon PCM 80 / 90
- ~ +
A B C Module
Brains / PP in to chord transpose & list
Z 8000 cv 1&2 to bass range & mode
Z 8000 cv 3&4 to arpeggio octave & mode
X 1 out to peg red
X 2 out to peg blue
X 3 out to Doepfer A 143-1 ( chord gate )
X 4 to Bananalogue Serge VSC to Anti 's wave in
X 6 to Arpeggio alternate gate via A 133 to Maths
X 7 Sportmodulator clock

Update:

Flame Arpeggiator 2013 # 3b

eurorack modular diy gate combiner on/off make noise pressure points example

Published on Jun 27, 2013 heodesalciphron·114 videos

"Le module est passif. Les boutons pressoirs sont des bistables à led, alimentés par les gates/trig eux mêmes.

Pressure points est un peu embêtant car deux gates de suites sont accolés et quand ils se suivent ça ne fait qu'un seul déclenchement, Mais il y a moyen de bien s'amuser quand même.

http://forum.anafrog.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=160510"

Kawai K3m Digital / Analog Synthesizer with Dolittle B-25 Turbo RAM Cart

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"Vintage 1986 specs> 6 Voices, Two Oscillators with 32 waveforms, ****Real Analog filter****, and a fat Unison mode. As a Bonus- it features a programmable digital waveform where you can specify the harmonic content of a waveform allowing for added flexibility and range of sounds. The K3m has a button on the front panel for every edit function possible, nesting them creatively as the patch access buttons when not in edit mode. (it's a Breeze to program). The K3m is further complemented by a lush stereo chorus with seven different settings. Comes with the Ultra-Rare Turbo memory cartridge! (stores the equvalent of 2 factory Kawai Cartridges- which means more custom waveform and patch storage)"

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1988 "Digital is Better!" RMI KC-11 SYNTHESIZER KEYBOARD COMPUTER AD

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1988 RMI KC-11 SYNTHESIZER KEYBOARD COMPUTER PRINT ADVERT
Ad measures approx. 8"X 5.5" inches.

"digital is better!"

Teenage Engineering OP-1 with Extras

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"Included in the sale is:

The Teenage Engineering OP-1
OP-1 Crank Accessory
USB charging cable
Main box
Paper foam case and fastening bands (some signs of wear as I've been using it to carry the OP-1)"

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Creating two 8 note sequences with an A-160, an A-161, an A-138m and an A-150

Published on Jun 27, 2013 GruithuisenCityMan·447 videos

"With an A-160, an A-161, an A-138m and an A-150 from Doepfer, it's possible to get two different 8 note sequences at the same time. For even more fun, i have used a Pittsburgh Modular Analog Delay."

Studio Electronics Code 8 Moog Filter

Published on Jun 27, 2013 MrFirechild·34 videos

"Source Code Unknown , a song made only with sounds from the Studio Electronics Code 8 analog synthesizer. Also only the Moog filter is used on this song. The song is included on the second Firechild album Beyond The Stars released April 2013."

Mode Machines xoxbox iPad App Demo Video

Published on Jun 26, 2013 Alex Smith·9 videos

Looks like this is real.

Tiptop Audio Releases Trigger Riot Sequencer

"TIPTOP AUDIO INTRODUCES TRIGGER RIOT SEQUENCER

A Fresh New Approach to Making Beats, Drums, and Other Rhythmic Elements for Electronic Musicians in the Age of Now.

Sunnyvale, CA, June 26, 2013 ­ What happens if you put a clock divider, clock multiplier, step injector, time shifter, clock shifter, pulse width modulator, and an arithmatic probablity proces­ sor all under the control of a single knob? Now what will happen if you fit 16 of those knobs into a single module and have them interact? YOU WILL HAVE A RIOT, A TRIGGER RIOT! With so much going on, simply tweaking a few knobs gets a lot happening on its eight chan­ nels, with sequences building up, interesting patterns evolving, and streams of triggers and gates pouring from the outputs.

The Trigger Riot represents a new type of pattern sequencer that is both creatively deep on one hand and intuitive on the other.

This innovative sequencer is used to compose rhythmic elements in the modular synth in a unique method and way that has never been used before. The Trigger Riot creates sequences with knobs instead of switches, with the knobs able to be used independently or in Matrix. The concept takes a bit to get used to but in the end is very simple to understand, the TR gener­ ates or takes in a clock signal, each of the knobs can be used as the Programmable Clock Divider (divider), Clock sequencer (steps), or both to generate streams of triggers and gates at the outputs.

As a highly accurate clock source it has 8 outputs, each output can have up to 4 clock divi­ sions and each of these divisions can be assigned a probability of triggering, clock shifting, time shifting, fractional clock multiplication and pulse width. Additionally, each output has 4 steps that do not repeat like a division.

Not only are all the quick manipulative functions at your fingertips and the playability instanta­ neous, but you never have to worry about it going obsolete with the ability to upgrade with USB firmware.

Other features include: non volatile memory for patterns, syncronization with external gear, smart syncronization of multi­Riot setups, din sync with vintage x0x boxes, an internal precise tempo clock generator, tap tempo, preset looping, sequencing of independent channels or cross relationship matrix sequencing for some real trigger madhouse.

It can be used to time any modulation source such as the Z4000 envelope generator, Z8000 CV sequencer, and many others but also to trigger our complete synth voices and drum mod­ ules in tandem, creating the world’s first fully modular drum machine: the Tiptop analog groove generator of the new age.

For more information, visit www.tiptopaudio.com. ­­­­­­­­­

About TipTop Audio
Tiptop Audio is a company built around fresh ideas revolutionizing the Eurorack modular synth. Headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, Tiptop Audio strives to give musicians the opportunity to easily use state of the art modular synthesizer tools, while being confident in the top notch sound quality, affordability, and level of synthesis with both analog and hybrid digital technologies."

Torino Synth Meeting - Enrico Cosimi presenta GRP Synthesizer A4

Published on Jun 27, 2013 noisecollectivenet·11 videos

"Torino Synth Meeting - In occasione della terza edizione, abbiamo avuto il piacere di ospitare Enrico Cosimi e Paolo Groppioni che hanno presentato l'ultimo nato in casa GRP SYNTHESIZER, un mostro analogico che ha lasciato tutti i presenti a bocca aperta!"


Noisecollective Torino Synth Clinic 2009 - Costuire l'oscillatore

Published on Jun 27, 2013 noisecollectivenet·11 videos

"Estratto dalla Torino Synth Clinic organizzata da Noisecollective.net in collaborazione con Elbarrio e la rivista gratuita Audio Video Music. Come docente per questa edizione abbiamo avuto il piacere di avere con noi Pier Calderan. Durante la clinic i nostri iscritti hanno realizzato un oscillatore sinusoidale. In questo episodio inizia la vera e propria costruzione del nostro oscillatore sinusoidale."

YAMAHA CS70M

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QuNeo Now Supported by Over 30 Popular Music Applications

"QuNeo Now Supported by Over 30 Popular Music Applications

Exciting new integration for FL Studio, Reason, VirtualDJ and Spark

BERKELEY, California – June 27, 2013 – Keith McMillen Instruments, developer of the most expressive instruments for making music with computers, announced today a new wave of music software integration for its QuNeo 3D Multi-touch pad controller.

QuNeo, the most expressive pad controller on the market, is now the most widely supported. QuNeo works out of the box with over 30 music applications, yet allows for easy tweaking to suit every player's needs.

This video [above] shows over 30 applications that can be controlled by QuNeo!

FL Studio 11
FL Studio is one of the most widely used music production software applications. The recent release FL Studio 11 by Image-Line Software includes native support for QuNeo and a new Performance mode for clip-launching.

"Image-Line is happy to include QuNeo as a supported MIDI controller in FL Studio," said Image-Line Communications Manager, Scott Fisher. "FL Studio 11's new Performance mode allows QuNeo users to do live triggering of their playlist clips."


QuNeo launching clips in FL Studio 11's new Performance mode.


Reason 7
Reason is a popular and powerful music production studio from Propellerhead Software. Released in April, Reason 7 includes built in control surface support for QuNeo.

“Controlling Reason with QuNeo gives you a different way to approach your music making, and the unique controller offers some really exciting features for interacting with your Reason rack,” said Propellerhead Product Specialist, Mattias Häggström Gerdt.

It's now easier than ever to use QuNeo's X-Y location and pressure sensitive pads to bring expressive levels of performance control to Reason. Each of QuNeo's pads can act as both a keyboard key and a 3-D effects joystick. QuNeo's additional sliders, rotaries and buttons provide even more ways to interact with Reason.

VirtualDJ
VirtualDJ is a popular DJ software application with a large, world-wide user base. In partnership with KMI, Atomix Productions has developed a QuNeo preset and control surface mapping for VirtualDJ which provides a wide range of performance options.

"It was a real pleasure working with QuNeo and the KMI staff to bring such a versatile product to VirtualDJ users, and we look forward to working with other products from Keith McMillen," said Atomix Hardware Development Engineer, Chris Stoll.

Users can scratch, crossfade between decks, alter the tempo of tracks, control loops, filters, effects and key changes, access cue points, and trigger samples. When scratching with QuNeo’s rotaries, looping or hot cue triggering, users can leverage Virtual DJ’s “Slip Mode” which automatically returns the track to the point where it would be if none of these actions had occurred.

Arturia Spark
Arturia's innovative software instruments are a natural fit with QuNeo. In partnership with Arturia, KMI has developed QuNeo control surface mappings and a custom QuNeo preset for Spark, Spark Vintage Drum Machines, Spark DubStep and Spark EDM.

Using QuNeo factory presets, users can play individual pads or drum patterns, perform drum loop manipulation, and control effects. The custom Spark QuNeo preset provides more advanced features like additional effects control, the use of QuNeo’s rotaries, and the ability to activate transport controls from QuNeo.

Learn more at www.keithmcmillen.com/QuNeo/tour/.

About Keith McMillen Instruments
Keith McMillen Instruments develops innovative hardware and software technologies that allow musicians to interface with computers in exciting new ways. Based in Berkeley, California, KMI's products provide today's modern musician with the tools needed to bring new dimensions of expression and control to their performance. We believe when a computer is played as a musical instrument it should feel and respond like one, with all the nuance and sensitivity that makes an instrument musical."

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Synthrotek Chaos Nand PROTO video demo

Published on Jun 27, 2013 synthrotek·97 videos

"My First Project"

http://www.synthrotek.com/

Doepfer A170 Dual Slew Limiter-Processing and Oscilloscope Views Pt 2

Published on Jun 27, 2013 raulsworldofsynths·216 videos

"A continuation of the Doepfer A170 Dual Slew Limiter series. In this segment Oscilloscope views of subaudio waveforms processed with a slew limiter modulating a VCO are compared to those unprocessed. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

All parts here.

SMOV0054

Published on Jun 27, 2013 Carlos Alberto Gutiérrez Vera·43 videos

SMOV0055

Dave Smith Mopho 32-Key Monophonic Synthesizer SN 00688

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1988 KORG 707 SYNTHESIZER PRINT AD

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Fernandes Nomad Deluxe with Zoom Synth

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"This is a very cool Fernandes Nomad Deluxe with built-in amp and effects in excellent condition!
The guitar recently had a professional setup, so it plays like butter.
This is the older (some say better) version of the synth from Zoom...the 505! It has 48 sounds, 24 of which are programmable.
The tuners have been replaced with Sperziel Locking Tuners to correct a common problem with this model.
Comes with gig bag and AC adapter."

1989 ROLAND D-20 THE ULTIMATE MULTI-TIMBRAL LINEAR SYNTHESIZER PRINT AD

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1979 ARP ODYSSEY SYNTHESIZER PETER ROBINSON of BRAND X PHOTO PRINT AD

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EDP WASP

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"A perfect example of Electronic Dream Plant's Wasp monophonic synthesiser with original user manual. PSU included Works perfectly - no cracks in the case or keys - in fact no faults of any kind!"

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Yamaha SK50D Analogue Monster Synth from 1980

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Roland System 100 - 103 Mixer Module

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"Built for the Roland System 100, it powers the 109 speakers.
Sounds awesome with the built in spring reverb that can be panned.
Also there is the option to use an effects loop marked 'echo'
A must have for somebody looking to complete their system 100."

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1975 Stevie Wonder Plays His ARP Synthesizer Photo Print Ad

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Korg Polysix SN 392998

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"Up for sale is a (1) vintage Korg Polysix synthesizer in good condition. It's been serviced by a professional tech in 2013 (new battery, all contacts cleaned, factory presets installed) and it works perfectly! It sounds very warm and beautiful analog. Optical it looks ok for its age, but there is some wear and tear, some small scratches on the back of it, some scuffs at the front panel and the wooden corners are a bit damaged. It's a 220V version and the serial number is: 392998."

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12 Voice Clavia Nord Lead 1 SN 513509

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"Up for sale is a (1) Clavia Nord Lead 1 synthesizer with the 12 Voice Expansion Board installed. The OS version is 2.6. It comes with its original manual and soundcard nr. 4 and it's working perfectly. Optical it's in nice condition too, with only a minor scuff on the back and some minor scratches on it (see photo's). It's a 230V version and the serial number is: 513509."

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Moog Minimoog Voyager Old School SN 0448

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Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 Rev 3.3 w/Midi

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"This one is in beautiful cosmetic condition and working 100%. It has been fully serviced and has had some restoration. Also, as the title says, this one is a Rev 3.3 with 120 programs and has factory midi..."

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Roland JX-8P Editor for Atari running on Windows XP via Steem

Published on Jun 27, 2013 FairlightIIx·2 videos

"This is a video-capture of an editor I wrote back in the good old Atari-time. It was a way to get to understand MIDI and especially System Exclusive. Also I learned how to write software ;-)

The biggest challenge was the GUI (Graphical User Interface). Took me about 18 months to get it right.

The capture is done on an Windows XP machine, running an Atari emulator called Steem.

The software is available for free if you want to try it. (Steem is free also by the way)."

Depeche Mode's Alan Wilder's Emulator II

via the Analogue Solutions blog: "...before he sold it. My job was to back up all his samples, before he sold his gear at this auction."

See Depeche Mode's Alan Wilder to Auction His Synths & More for a video on the auction back in 2011.

Medic Modules EKG Eurorack Analogue Sequencer: Creating 80's Hooks w/ RSF Kobol

Published on Jun 27, 2013 rezfilter·52 videos

"Take it up a notch! http://tinyurl.com/lctm7ra

Here's the new Medic Module EKG sequencer paired with an RSF Kobol Expander synthesizer. CV, Gate out to the Kobol. The Kobol is fed into the AS Spring Reverb module from Analogue Solutions.

Clock is from an Oberkorn, but can also be any LFO.

The EKG analogue sequencer is a a versatile 8 step analogue sequencer with unique Mode switches

CV Out, Gate Out, Clock In, Clock Thru, Reset In.

Each step also has a unique Function control. Each step can be turned off, skipped, repeated or set as a reset point.

Modes; Off (rest), x1, x2, x3, x4, Skip, Reverse, Reset

Size: 38HP

Voltage: -12/+12V

Power: +12V, 15mA / -12V, 15mA

Weight: 275g

Depth: 25mm

Enjoy!"

Dave Smith Instruments (DSI) Prophet 12 Song Demo

Published on Jun 27, 2013 MrSynthmania·16 videos

"A little instrumental track I made with Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 12. All sounds, except the HiHats, are coming from this Synthesizer and recorded directly to Cubase.
Hope you like it and you can check the very good quality of its sound.
As soon as possible I will make a video showing some of the best presets."

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Roland SH-101 "Therapy"

Published on Jun 27, 2013 retrosound72·230 videos

"(c) 2013 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound
"Therapy"

all synthesizer sounds: Roland SH-101 Analog Synthesizer (1983)
drums: Roland TR-808
recording: multi-tracking without midi
fx: a bit reverb and delay"

Buchla Retro Dual Random Gen Test Jam

Published on Jun 27, 2013 djangosfire·111 videos

"Modules used in this audio experiment:

Buchla format DIY:

1x "retro 158" Dual VCO
1x "retro 110" Dual Gate (dual vca)
1x "retro 180" Dual Attack Generator
1x "retro 165 Random Voltage Source

Vintage Buchla 100 Modules:

1x 140 Timing Pulse Generator
1x 123 Sequential Voltage Source (used only as a pulse divider in this patch)

Eurorack Modules:

Malekko "Richter" Anti-Oscillator (used as FM source for VCO#1 of the "retro 158")
Intellijel Unity Mixer
Make Noise Echophon Delay
Doepfer A-199 Spring Reverb
Circuit Abbey Unify Mixer

All "melodies" created with the "retro 165" DIY Buchla Random Voltage Source...... CV was not attenuated ... each of the 2x outputs patched into separate sided of the "retro 158" dual vco."

Nord Wave Vs Nord Lead 2x demo part 2 By S4K Team Dladio

Nord Wave Vs Nord Lead 2x demo part 2 By S4K Team Dladio ( Space4Keys Keyboard Solo )

Published on Jun 26, 2013

"Nord Wave Vs Nord Lead 2x demo part 2 By S4K Team Dladio ( Space4Keys Keyboard Solo )

in this video:

Synth / Keyboard
Nord Wave by Clavia
http://www.centrotastiere.com/#!/~/product/id=15502094
Monitor

http://www.space4keys.com
http://www.keyboardsolo.com
http://www.synthmarketplace.com
https://www.facebook.com/keyboardsolo"

QuNeo and Novation MiniNova with the Note Enhanced Mode Software

Published on Jun 26, 2013 Marcus Padrini·170 videos

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