KORG DS10 +KP3 FXs Kaoss Pad Electro tune "ARCTIC"

Published on Aug 6, 2013 j j·98 videos

642 sp1200 quick loop

Published on Aug 6, 2013 Rob The Viking·35 videos

John Bowen Solaris - Modulating the Decimator with Envelope Generator

Published on Aug 6, 2013 zibbybone·124 videos

"So I went to GC today to 'test drive' the King Korg to get my free T-Shirt. I was having lots of fun controlling its decimator in real time. I asked the sales person if you could control it from an EG and the reply was 'I don't think so'.

Ah, but you can with the Solaris. Here's a simple patch using the 'Jaws' waveform (supersaw) while I tweak EG2 to modulate the decimator. Not anything super musical, but just a quick demonstration of just a taste of the Solaris' modulation capabilities."

130806 Music Idea

Published on Aug 6, 2013 zibbybone·126 videos

"Sorry about the distortion. I've got the John Bowen Solaris playing a slow arpeggio which has a bit crusher being modulated by a slow LFO while I improv on the Roland JD-800."

Synchronizing Roland Jupiter 4 to Oberheim DMX with Garfield Electronics Modulator

Published on Aug 6, 2013 zibbybone·126 videos

"A fellow VSE'r was wanting to know how to sync his JP-8's arpeggiator to his DMX. I don't know of any way to do that directly without another piece of gear in between to convert clock pulses.

The Garfield Electronics Modulator can program trigger pulse rhythms up to 2 measures synched to 24ppq DIN, 24, 48 or 96ppq phone jack."

cactus²e

Published on Aug 6, 2013 Ebotronix·723 videos

4ms Peg , RCD
Analogue Systems RS 100² , RS 110².², RS 360²
Arp Odyssey
Bananalogue VCS
Cyndustries Zero Oscillator²
Doepfer A 101-2², A143-1, A149, A156²,
A134².² panning by A143-9 & Moog MP 201
Flame Chord Machine
foh choices
Grendel Formant Filter²
Make Noise Brains,PP², Maths²,Moddemix³,Optomix,QMMG,René, Wogglebug
Malekko Anti Oscillator².² ,Uncle³Jag,Noisering
SSL Modulation Orgy
Tiptop Audio Z 8000
Logic masterclock to Kenton Pro 2000
FX Boss VF 1, Lexicon PCM 80 / 90,Line6 echopro
controlled by 4x Roland EV - 5
+ ~ -
kick by RS 110 QMMG, noise by Arp Odyssey 2821 & Noisering
Bass uncle by Flame CM arp out to RS 110 to QMMG to A 134
Anti chords by Flame CM to A138, RS 110, QMMG to A 134
Antis tri out to 2x moddemix with Zo modulator to A138, RS 110, QMMG to A 134
Zo's quad outs 0°, 90° , 180° , 270° to
2x moddemix to LPG (2x A101-2,Optomix)
dynamic fm in by uncles sine, fm index by VCS

Doug Lynner at The Woodshed South Bay - Potential New Synth Venue

Doug Lynner will be performing at The Woodshed in the South Bay, San Jose area with the modular systems pictured.  Mike Dietrich will be covering visuals.  If there's a good enough turn out, the location could be open to future synth performances.  If you are in the area, do your best to show up.  Not only will you get to see some modular gear live with a light show, but you'll be helping the cause.

via Doug on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge:

"I have a very special synth concert coming up on Aug 16th in Los Gatos at The Woodshed. My performance on modular synthesizers, keyboard and guitar will be accompanied by visual artist Mike Dietrich using creative lighting with multidimensional projection mapping and computer-generated images. It is going to be amazing!

This show is also important because there aren't great venues for electronic and experimental music down in the South Bay (San Jose area) and if we can get a decent audience to this night we can open one up for future synthesizer performances.

So, if you are in the area, please join me for sights and sounds! http://www.woodshed.org/ai1ec_event/doug-lynner-synthesizer-man/"

Casio MT-100 upright by S-CAT @ The Oram Analogue Barn Studios. UK.

Published on Aug 6, 2013 PHONICPOTION·446 videos

"We are very pleased to announce that we have joined forces with Oram professional audio. We are currently working on the prototype design of a new analogue device, inspired by our circuit bending endeavors over the past five years. We approached Mr. John Oram and Mr. Dave Cherry with a project brief and were invited along to the Analogue barn, where we demonstrated a range of our hand built, modified and circuit bent instruments. The video demonstrates our custom upright Casio MT-100 running, as you can see, through some very high-end Oram equipment. Dave was amazed to learn that there was no additional circuitry inside. Thats all we can reveal at this stage. Watch this Space-Cat!!!"


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SUPER RARE ARIES MODULAR VINTAGE ANALOG SYNTH + Schematics

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"The synth is very rare and unique. There aren't that many of them out there. This one is in great working condition, it was recently serviced by a professional. It's also in a very good cosmetic condition for its age, see the pictures.

It comes with a matching original keyboard, patch cords, extra VCO, few spare knobs, complete schematics, user's manual (original) and Aries catalog of products (1979)..."

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Waldorf Micro Q Phoenix Edition SN 64400500352 OS 2.22

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The seller also has a Yellow Micro Q OS 2.22 listed here that I just posted on MATRIXSYNTH-B. Be sure to keep an eye on MATRIXSYNTH-B as items go up their daily as well.  Quite a few from Perfect Circuit just went up.  And of course check out the Perfect Circuit link in posts for more including other gear (see the categories on the left when you get there).

Ensoniq Mirage DMS-8 SN 13427 Rackmount Sampler

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"MASOS OS 2.0 / OS DISK INCLUDED / BLEMISHES ON THE CHASSIS"

Studio Electronics SE-1 SN 1113

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Novation Supernova Rack SN 005095 OS 4.1 / 44 VOICE

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Kurzweil K2000 SMP-K Option & Orchestral ROM

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"OS 3.54 / 64MB RAM / 700MB HDD / SAMPLING OPTION / ORCHESTRAL ROM / NEW BACKLIGHT"

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Waldorf MicroWave XT SN 830726171 OS 2.09 / 10 VOICE

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KEIO (KORG) MINI POPS MP-7

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"Offered for sale is this Keio (later Korg) Mini Pops MP-7 in average cosmetic condition and excellent working order. This iconic and unique-sounding analogue beat box was famously-used by JM Jarre on his Oxygene album. Standard preset rhythms can be modified by simultaneously pressing combinations of buttons. The "Quijada" sound is instantly-recognisable and unique to the Mini Pops. It has scuffed 'wooden' end cheeks and is missing the slider caps, but functions perfectly.

It is a UK 240v model so will require a step-up transformer for use in countries with 100-110v mains supplies; the UK plug will be removed for overseas deliveries unless otherwise requested (will be left on for USA/Canada/Japan).

Please see our other listings for more great vintage amps, effects pedals and pro audio gear..."

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ROLAND JUNO 60 - VINTAGE ANALOGUE SYNTH with Original Roland Case

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Crumar CPB-2 Analog Synth Bass Pedals

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noise synth dr moonstien

Published on Aug 6, 2013 drmoonstien·287 videos

"hand built noise synth in old toy enclosure"

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"GREAT EXPERIMENTAL INSTRUMENT. I TOOK ALL THE GUTS OUT OF AN OLD TOY GAME. THEN REPLACED THEM WITH SOME LOFI NOISE SYNTH CIRCUITS. I REWIRED THE KEYPADS TO PLAY THE DIFFERENT PITCHES OF THE SYNTH. THE SYNTH IS MONO PHONIC IT HAS 4 OCTAVES EACH ONE HAS ITS OWN VOL KNOB. THEY CAN MIXED TOGETHER THATS WHY IT MAY SOUND POLY IN THE VIDEO. IT HAS 2 LFOS THAT CAN BE TOGGLED ON OR MOMENTARY PUSHED ON BY PUSHING THE BIG BLUE ORB NEXT TO THE LFO. 2 OF THE KEY PADS ARE MARKED WITH X'S THEY ARE JUST EXTRA KEYS THAT DONT DO ANYTHING. IT HAS 1/4 INCH AUDIO OUT PUT. RUNS ON 9VDC-TIP POWER SUPPLY LIKE GUITAR PEDALS.(NOT INCLUDED) CAN RUN OF DAISY CHAIN. VERY FUN TO PLAY MAKES ALL KINDS OFF WACKED SOUNDS AND YOU CAN GET VERY BEAT CRAZY WITH IT. THE KEY PADS CAN GET STUCK WHEN PUSHED IN COCK EYED I DEMONSTRATE THIS IN THE VIDEO. THE LFOS HAVE SOME CROSS TALK WHEN IN SUSTAIN MODE. BUT YA IT IS WHAT IT IS AND I THINK ITS PRETTY RAD. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO..."

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UVI WaveRunner Wavetable Synthesis Suite Now Available

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RIP George Duke - DreamWeaver

The legendary George Duke has passed away. Pictured here is George with the Clavitar [image via Legacy Recordings]. It was his main instrument when performing live for much of his early career.  It was featured on the album cover "Dream On" released in 1982 (pictured below).

He was very active in the music and synth community and featured numerous times here on MATRIXSYNTH.  He was on the recent NAMM 2013 Panel discussion on MIDI.  He performed in the 2009 Bob Moog Foundation benefit "Waves of Inspiration: The Legacy of Moog" (featured here and here).  Below is an image with Michelle Moog-Koussa and the Bob Moog Foundation's comments on his passing.

via wikipedia: "George Duke (January 12, 1946 – August 5, 2013)[2] was a multi-faceted American musician, known as a keyboard pioneer, composer, singer and producer in both jazz and popular mainstream musical genres. He had worked with numerous acclaimed artists as arranger, music director, writer and co-writer, record producer and professor of music. He first made a name for himself with the album The Jean-Luc Ponty Experience with the George Duke Trio. He was known primarily for thirty-odd solo albums as well as for his collaborations with other musicians, particularly Frank Zappa."

You'll find Goerge Duke's official website here: http://www.georgeduke.com.

He had just released a new album "DreamWeavers" dedicated to his late wife who passed away in July, 2012.

"ARTISTS ARE DREAMWEAVERS
We take tangible and intangible elements from the known world and combine them with elements from the spiritual world in order to reach deeper levels of understanding between the two. We spin undeveloped yarn of ideas into reality - it is the ultimate act of creating something from nothing in this world. In short, we are the storytellers and conduits of possibilities. The best of us are those that weave deeper levels of yarn thus giving the fabric more depth. That doesn't necessarily mean that more complexity is better for many times the simplest fabric conveys the strongest meaning. The important thing is intent, message, execution and honesty of design and in that I have always tried to hold my stead. Thus my musical fabric is diverse with multiple levels. That is the way of life and definitely the way I roll, so enjoy the ride … as Cannon used to say - 'Ahoom'.." click here for more.

Pictured: Michelle Moog-Koussa with George Duke via The Bob Moog Foundation on Facebook

"We are saddened by the sudden passing of jazz legend George Duke, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family. He was taken too soon. The world needs more people with the kind of big talent and big heart that George shared so generously.

The photo below of Michelle Moog-Koussa and George Duke was taken on November 6, 2009, at the Museum of Making Music during the exhibit "Waves of Inspiration: The Legacy of Moog". George performed a benefit concert that evening to an enraptured audience."

George Duke - Reach Out

Uploaded on Apr 14, 2009 JedYuseco01·361 videos

"Put your hands together for George Duke,Louis Johnson,Steve
Farrone and Paul Jackson and the GD Band for a seriously slammin'
set live in Tokyo in 1983. A fantastic journey back to a time when REAL musicians played REAL funk before studio created groups and overly choreographed boy bands took center stage."

George Duke Studio Tour 2013

Published on May 23, 2013

"Fusion, funk, and rock keyboard legend George Duke gives us a tour of his home studio, 'Le Gonks West.' Look for a major feature in Keyboard soon on his upcoming new album 'Dreamweaver.'"

George Duke - Shine On

Uploaded on Aug 3, 2009 smoothworld01·228 videos

"From album "DREAM ON" 1982.　

George Duke:Vocals,A.Piano,Fender Rhodes　
Byron Miller:Bass　
Leon "Ndugu" Chancler:Drums　
Michael Sembello:Guitar　

Jerry Hey,Gary Grant:Trumpet　
Bill Reichenbach:Trombone　
Larry Williams:Tenor Saxophone"

George Duke - DreamWeaver

Published on Jun 25, 2013 concordrecords·323 videos

"Order on Amazon: http://smarturl.it/DreamWeaver_amzn

OUT OF DEVASTATING PAIN COMES DREAMWEAVER FROM KEYBOARDIST/COMPOSER/ARRANGER/PRODUCER GEORGE DUKE

Out of devastating pain comes DreamWeaver, the new disc, which GRAMMY Award-winning keyboardist/composer/arranger/producer George Duke considers his "most honest album in several years." The making of DreamWeaver occurred after his wife, Corine, passed away. Struck with grief, he found it difficult to work during that period. "I didn't feel like creating any music, which was odd, because normally that's the easiest thing for me to do," he says, "Sometimes, I would walk into the studio and say, 'Nah. It's not going to happen.'"

Duke's mojo returned while on a Capital Cruise. During the first couple of days, he didn't play any music, but did check out some of the other bands. "By the third day, something happened," he remembers. After returning to his cabin around 4 a.m. from listening to music, inspiration ignited. "I went back on the deck and watched the sun come up. A couple of songs started coming to me; I got out my pen and paper, and started writing."

With the assistance of an illustrious cast of musicians that includes bassists Christian McBride and Stanley Clarke; singers Teena Marie, Lalah Hathaway, Rachelle Ferrell, and Jeffrey Osborne; guitarist Paul Jackson, Jr. and the late Jef Lee Johnson; among others, DreamWeaver, set for release July 16, 2013 on Heads Up International, a division of Concord Music Group, finds Duke emphasizing more instrumentals than in the past as well as concentrating more on his mastery on various synthesizers.

Like the bulk of Duke's discography, DreamWeaver accentuates eclecticism with 15 tracks that range from swinging jazz and sweat funk to gospel-inflected pop and sensual R&B ballads. As the title implies, Duke likens mixing all of the idioms to weaving a sonic fabric. He also compares that stylistic dynamism to life. "Everything is in transition -- from hot to cold, from life to death," he philosophizes, "I wanted to incorporate that kind of thing and include a lot of things that are a part of my life."

The disc begins and ends with allusions of nothingness, starting with the title track, a sparse etude, and finishes with "Happy Trails," a misty ballad that was at first just dedicated to Duke's wife, but later gained more emotional poignancy because of the sudden passing of Johnson, whose distinctive guitar work fades out the conclusion. In between, the disc unfolds with the evocative, mid-tempo modern jazz composition, "Stones of Orion," showcasing Duke's crystalline piano improvisations along with longtime collaborator Clarke on upright bass; the feisty 15-minute workout, "Burnt Sausage Jam," a track that Duke refurbished from his 2002 Facing the Music sessions with Johnson, McBride, and drummer Lil' John Roberts; the frisky gangster-leaning groover, "Round the Way Girl;" the feet-friendly burner, "Jazzmatazz;" and the heartfelt ballad, "Missing You," another direct tribute to Duke's wife."

You'll find a number of posts featuring George Duke here. RIP DreamWeaver. You were a true inspiration us all.

Analog Synth Jam (Tinysizer, Eurorack, Slim Phatty, DRM-1, MPC 500, Tenori-On)

Published on Aug 6, 2013 flx04·44 videos

"Finally got my Doepfer/Eurorack case set up. So here's a short analogue synth jam. Questions or comments? Go ahead and post them below! :) Thanks for watching! MORE INFO: V V V V

Gear used in this video:
- Anyware Tinysizer Modular Synth
- Eurorack Modular Synth (Doepfer, Flight of Harmony Sound of Shadows, Plague Bearer, DinSync Modseq, Stoicheia, DIY stuff, etc.)
http://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/vi...

- Moog Slim Phatty synthesizer
- Vermona DRM-1 mkIII drum machine
- Akai MPC 500 sampler & sequencer
- Korg Kaosspad Quad effects
- Yamaha Tenori-On sequencer
- Yamaha AW1600 for recording, mixing & mastering

Filmed with a Canon EOS 550D (Rebel t2i) and a GoPro HD Hero.

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The Picnic Synth Video: MODULATRONICATRON 7000 (first look)

Uploaded on Feb 3, 2008 MILQUETOASTE·76 videos

"Glitcher mothership. The CD4046 testbed finally found a home, in this handy portable case!

Includes 555/556 'APC' oscillator for added 'thingy'. Oh, and 2 dual opamp LED faders, 2 CD4040 binary counters, a 741 VCF and logic clocks.

Battery holder, line power supply and knobs on the way.

knobs!"

You might remember the Picnic Synth from this post.

It's currently up on Etsy.

"It's not too late to join the picnic synth revolution, with the MODULATRONICATRON X-7000

Yes you heard right! Don't be left in the dust this summer/fall/winter, sitting at home playing with something digital while all the cool kids in town are waxing glitchy and riding cubic waves of analog squarewave synthiness.

Features built in power supply, secured via the miracle of VELCRO, as well as a battery pack big enough to synth through even the most demanding camping/picnical situations. Onboard speaker, audio output jack, and various knobs and switches conspire to broadcast the impression that this picnic synthesist is not to be trifled with. Excellent aleatronic functionality, when and where it's needed; 24 hours a day, every step of the mile. Includes secret sandwich compartment under secret door covered in pathetic technical scrawlings to deter even the most ravenous reader."

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Tiptop Audio Trigger Riot Code Upgrade GM1ify·36 videos

Published on Aug 6, 2013

"A short video that take you step by step on how to upgrade the code of your Trigger Riot"

Veiled grief --MIDERA-- RT Spectralis 2, Korg Radias, Virus TI polar electronica

Published on Aug 6, 2013 acemonvw·50 videos

"All sounds come from the Spectralis II, except for drums which come from the Korg Radias. The Access Virus TI polar was a special guest... acting only as a midi controller.

Shot using the Nikon D5100 with a 50mm f/1.4 Nikkor lens. I don't know shutter speed or ISO settings because the Nikon doesn't know how to tell me these things with old lenses."

via Michael Dennis Raleigh on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Gorf XL loop

Published on Aug 6, 2013 mCKENIC·12 videos

"Quick n dirty mess about with the GorF-XL eurorack sequencer module and the Doepfer A-111-5 'Dark Energy' module.

GorF-XL is playing back a simple 16 bar loop. It has Buss access so no patching needed to trigger the A-111-5! Messing around with the ADSR & Filter. Kick is being triggered by the ADSR, hence the strangeness.

The Doepfer was so loud it overloaded my cam input and compressed the drums too much - sorry :)"

via Dave O Mahony on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Curetronic QUAD PROBABILITY Module

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Ken MacBeth

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"A snap from todays' recording!"

YAMAHA SK-10 Vintage Analog Synthesizer Symphonic Ensemble w/ Hard Case

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Octave The CAT Synthesizer

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"the unit works perfectly although is missing 3 of the small white slider knobs and has a small burn mark on the white molding as pictured."

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Casio XW-P1 Performance Keyboard Synthesizer

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Tyme Sefari & Sound of Thunder Mk I

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Bit One Synthesiser

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EMS Synthi Hi-Fli

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via the listing: "Everything works. Comes with the somewhat harder to find foot pedals. 2 slider caps not original - fell off at some point - but I can give you 7 of the ones that weren't replaced if you want to match them. Packaged in a black plywood case (no lid). I bought this in the UK some time ago and was told it was a "prototype" model from EMS, which accounts for the case, however, I do not know whether this is true. It would not be difficult to repackage in the event you want to make a fancier case for it. One of the first multi-effects boxes. IIRC used by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd in "Live at Pompeii." Effects basically include distortion, ring modulation with LFO, octave shift, phase, vibrato, wah and some other things. What's best about it is the interaction effect you can get between the various settings. If you have an AKS or a VCS3 this would make for an interesting outboard combination. Or, if you're into noise, this will create a caterwauling wall of sound. Or if you just want to get some radical guitar effects. Local pick-up in the Los Angeles, CA area welcome."

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Yamaha DX7 SN 24671 with 4 ROM Cards & Dutch

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"It comes with its original manual (Dutch) and 4 cardridges with extra sounds for the DX7. The serial number is: 24671..."

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Leap Motion and Geco Test

Published on Aug 6, 2013 Khantipol Kasemsant·238 videos

"Leap Motion and Geco Test
Left/Right, Up/Down motion was mapped to CC 1, 20 and 21"

See the Leap Motion label below for more.

Summertime Somnambulant

Summertime Somnambulant from Peter Speer on Vimeo.

"Signals from a rotating fan (mic & contact mic) processed through a modular synthesizer and Max/MSP.

www.diode-ring.com"

Propan MINI TECLADO CV - GATE

Published on Aug 6, 2013 Propanvideos·39 videos

"USA PROGRAMACION"

Buchla testing

Published on Aug 6, 2013 peff .com·86 videos

"after a year of working on the Buchla System 200 power supply I kinda gave up on the original power supply and have resorted to using a new 200e power source. however it doesn't produce the +24vdc for the 265 module. This is just a little test to see how things function, before i dive into work on the easel a bit more.

The Euro Rack system is used to synthesize the perc and drums and also sends clock and random voltages to the Buchla envelope follower. Easel generates the sequence bit, and the 259 creates the the digeridoo-ish drone."

Electric Music Box Touch interface.

KORG Volca -Orbital:Nothing Left-

Published on Aug 6, 2013 benweichiba·50 videos

"This is an attempt to play one of my favorite songs , Orbital's Nothing Left , using Volca Beats , Volca Bass , and Volca Keys...Thank you for watching..."

KORG Volcas on eBay

TR-505 Some Circuit Bending

Published on Apr 29, 2013 Oskar Schölander·24 videos

"Me making some random bends on the TR-505 for my upcoming bending and building project. More to come =)"

TR-505 Some key pressing

Published on Apr 29, 2013

SH-101 synched to TR-505
Published on Apr 30, 2013

"Just a test of my new circuit that converts the envelope signal from the TR-505 (the kick sound in this example) to a nice trigger output! Works perfect!"

latest phase of TR 505 project....... With MONOTRON!

Published on Aug 6, 2013 squidfanny·148 videos

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"Rusty old TR-505, revived from the dead for an audio experiment.
Inspired by Youtube user Oskar Schölander, this device is an experimental attempt to integrate a MONOTRON directly into a TR-505 drum machine!

How is this possible?

Using pulses from the MPU (big chip inside the 505), and an array of pulse stretchers/inverters, it is possible to trigger the Monotron and generate simple 'Computer Generated BAsslines'....

Take a look at the left side of the machine - can you see all the flashing lights? These lights represent pulses from the 505's MPU and also IC1. They are sent through diodes, to metal bolts. These bolts can then be connected to the Pulse Stretcher / Inverter modules to tweak the signal into something approximating a CV signal, which can then be fed into the Monotron - THUS TRIGGERING IT'S GATE, Pitch CV, FILTER & LFO.

I've also added Individual outputs for the TR505's drums, which can then be mixed into the Monotron's VCF...... Cool, eh?

Mods on the TR-505 include -
* ANALOG BASS DRUM (to replace the original pathetic excuse for a BD).
* Individual tuning for each drum group (courtesy of a cmos 40106).
* GATE Switches to shorten the drum sounds & give the machine more of a modern sound, suitable for faster tempo's.
* Individual Volumes
* Tone control for the snare.
* SEQUENCER GLITCH Mod, to disrupt the drum patterns by pressing buttons & switches.
* GLITCH Boltbay (not shown in demo due to annoying cat)

It's been about 5 years since I last touched this 505, and I'm ashamed to say it's just been sat in the garden shed for all this time, providing a nice home for lots of spiders....

It'll probably never quite end up finished, but it's still fun to play with as a canvas to try out experiments & test bits of DIY circuitry.
Future mods will include PULSE SHORTENERS (as well as pulse stretchers) & Some kind of interesting envelope generator. Possibly even a CMOS arpeggiator?
Monotrons sound pretty crappy compared to decent 'pro' gear, so may add a decent pre-amp / amp / tone circuit at some point too.
Basically the possibilities are endless.......

Watch this space and in another 5 years there may be a new Phase to this project :)

Thanks to Oskar Schölander for providing creative inspiration!

Oskar's original vid here -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kliTPe..."

TR-505 VCA
Published on Mar 9, 2013 Oskar Schölander·24 videos

"I have connected the Monotron output right after R72 in this schematic:
http://i.imgur.com/5zoPsaa.gif"

kunsthal weert

Published on Aug 6, 2013 ggijs·143 videos

"exhibition of: http://gieskes.nl/undefined/eurorack/ and more."

KORG iPolysix Organ Chord Sounds from Scratch

Published on Aug 6, 2013 Mee Zanook·55 videos

"We listen to Organ Sounds and then make from scratch!"

iTunes:
KORG iPolysix - KORG INC.