MATRIXSYNTH: Monday, August 26, 2013


Monday, August 26, 2013

Analog Hardware Test: Vermona vs DSI vs Elektron


Published on May 19, 2013 sbookholt·21 videos

"This is a test to get an indication of how different filters / envelopes can sound on different hardware. This is a direct audio recording on a focusrite 18i6. Synths used are the vermona mono lancet, Dave Smith Tempest and Elektron Analog Four. The octatrack is used for sequencing the devices."

Analog Hardware Test Pt2: Square waves (Vermona/DSI/Elektron)
Published on May 19, 2013

"Part 2 of the hardware test, now with square waves. A sequence is recorded while turning the knobs of the vermona mono lancet, dave smith tempest and elektron analog four. Tried to make similar patches on all devices. Big differences in the square waves"

Kids Check out a DSI Tempest


via Dave Smith Instruments on Facebook

"The Tempest was featured at the Shake, Rattle and Roll program at Discovery Center near Nashville. The kids loved it!"

Live Chilean Dubstep & Nevo - Korg Electribe EA1 ER1 ES1 & EM1 Video



Live streaming video by Ustream
Live Chilean dubstep happening right now. KORG electribe videos below.

"LIVE TESTING A INTRO PATTERN FOR A DUBSTEP TUNE"

TRANSMISIÓN "DE PRUEBA" @LA SALA
Valporepra (Nicky L. / Midiman )
DjGab Selektor
Dj Olo
Vj Cubic

Sintoniza en vivo vía Streaming por www.clublasala.cl"

David Mendoza sent in the following videos. The first features the KORG Electribes EA1, ER1, ES1 & EM1. The second features the EMX & ESX. He also wrote in to let us know he is currently broadcasting the performance above happening live now right now in Chile.

Nevo - Korg electribe ea1 er1 es1 em1
Uploaded on Oct 13, 2008 David Mendoza·160 videos

NEVO - MAKING A DUBSTEP INTRO (ESX1 EMX1 KORG ELECTRIBE)
Published on Jul 22, 2012 David Mendoza·160 videos

electribes on eBay

Electribe MX Drumstep track "Dive To the Step"

Published on Aug 13, 2013 mryat·72 videos

"long time no seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
new Electribe MX and Kaoss Pad 3 track here!!

SoundCloud : https://soundcloud.com/mryat/electrib..."



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Kaoss on eBay

iPolysix Original Dubstep tune "Shima-Nagashi"

Published on Jan 7, 2013

"Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/mryat/shima-na..."


iTunes:
KORG iPolysix - KORG INC.

KORG iMS-20 & DS-10 Dubstep

KORG iMS-20 Dubstep tune "midnight operation"
Uploaded on Nov 11, 2010 mryat·72 videos

"yeah, this is the iMS-20!!

you can get(download) this session data via iMS-20(SoundCloud) if you have a iMS-20
mp3:http://www.muzie.ne.jp/artist/a026538"

iTunes:
KORG iMS-20 - KORG INC.


DS-10 original Dubstep tune "Secret Fes"
Published on Jan 7, 2013

"made in January of the last year, 2012

Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/mryat/ds10dubs..."

3DS on eBAy - 3DS on Amazon
DS-10 on eBay - DS-10 on Amazon

Elektron Sidstation with Original Clear Dust Cover

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"Kept in a smoke-free home studio—under a custom case when not being used
Custom case is included
Synth is in like new condition, not one mark on it
OS 1.11"

Sequential Circuits Prophet VS Rack Vintage Vector Synth SN 0242

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Roland SVC-350 Vintage Vocoder

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Univox K-2 Mini-Korg Vintage Analog Synth SN 01200 with Custom Knobs

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Casio RZ-1 Digital Sampling Rhythm Composer SN 303164A

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Alesis Micron SE Limited Edition Synthesizer

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You can find a MIDI Designer Pro iPad editor for the Micron and Akai Miniak here.

Studio Electronics SE-1 SN 1752

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Roland M-SE1 String Ensemble Sound Module SN ZH71134

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Roland Rhythm Plus PB-300 SN 341703

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Reminds of the Yamaha CSM series in design with the brown case & beige buttons.

The Harvestman Hertz Donut Mark II MKII Digital Oscillator Eurorack Module

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Make Noise DPO Dual Prismatic Oscillator Eurorack Module

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TipTop Audio Trigger Riot Eurorack Module

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Yamaha AN1X

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NOTE: OS 1.02 / NEW BATTERY

Kawai K5000S Additive Synthesizer SN 539037

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"NOTE: OS 3.0 / NEW BACKLIGHT"

Novation Bass Station II

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The BassStation II is now available in the US.

Custom Eurorack modular synth

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Click the pics for the supersize shots.

"Nice wood case with 168 hp. Tiptop power supply and these modules:

Intellijel Mutagen
Analogue Systems Multimode Filter
Harvestman Malgorithm
Blue Lantern CV expander
Analogue Solutions ATT4
Malleko Switch
Tiptop Uzeus"

Sequential Circuits Pro-One SN 0142

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Roland MPU101 Midi to CV Converter SN 551153

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"For sale is a Roland MPU101 midi to cv converter. This is a very useful piece to interact with your old and new analog synthesizers that have CV/gate. This provides up to four channels of CV/gate along with other useful parameters like Volume, Dynamics, Aftertouch, Modulation and Bender. It's in excellent condition and fully functional..."

Orange Waldorf Rack Attack


via the Waldorf Rack Attack page. I don't think I've ever seen an orange one before. I just noticed it after the previous post and thought I'd put a new one up to capture it. If anyone knows if this color scheme was ever released, feel free to comment.

Waldorf Rack Attack Drum Synthesizer SN P 2210110000144

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via this auction

via Waldorf: "The well-known VST software instrument is now available in a real hardware box!
RackAttack integrates classic analog sounds of the 80s with the ambitious electronic club drums of the 90s, for music of the 21st century.

The RackAttack's virtual modeled circuitry synthesis is optimized for drums and percussion. Beyond those, leads, basses and effect sounds are possible too. The RackAttack has the same easy-editing user interface found in the microQ series, perfect for live acts - perfect for the studio!

The integrated pattern play mode turns the RackAttack into a true live-machine. Get your kicks from up to 24 synchronized patterns – triggered simultaneously by one MIDI-note. Assign one of the four effect units to each sound and spice it up with reverb, a modulation delay or the Lo-Fi effect."

New Old Stock Moog Opus 3 Overlay

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"The auction is for a Moog Opus 3 overlay. New old stock. Fresh 3M paper on the back. Absolutely mint. The real deal. This Moog part was found with a large lot of Moog gear. Which I will be listing as I go through it. If you are a fan of Moog gear from this era. You should check my auctions in the future. I have some cool and rare stuff..."

Waldorf Microwave XT Wavetable Synthesizer SN 0107305077

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IDOW Hardcore Edition In The Wild


For those that missed it, the Hardcore edition of the I Dream of Wires modular documentary has shipped! Most in the US and Canada have received their copies, including myself. :) Oversees should follow soon. There has been quite a few pics of the cover, but not any of the full package with the Hex Inverter IDOW batteryACID module and extras.  I just spotted this image via @RichardDevine and thought I'd post it.

"Awesome, our copy of I Dream of Wires arrives can't wait to watch this tonight!"

Note the four hour hard core edition was a limited release and is no longer available for order.  The theatrical release however is coming and should be out in the Fall.  You can track progress on the IDOW Facebook page.

Moog Music Earns Distinction by Inc. Magazine as one of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies

"ASHEVILLE, NC – August 26, 2013 – Moog Music is proud to announce that it has been ranked as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America, earning a position of 4023 on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list. This is the third year in a row that Moog Music has appeared on the list, which is a comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America's independent entrepreneurs.

The criteria for acceptance into the 2013 Inc. 5000 list were the most difficult in history. For example, the median company on the list increased sales in excess of 140 percent since the beginning of 2010, while the average Inc. 5000 list honoree grew a mind-boggling 468 percent. These are impressive results considering the challenging economy companies have been faced with over the course of the last three years.

Mike Adams, CEO/President of Moog Music, commented on the achievement: "I understand from the editors of Inc. that making this list for the third straight year is quite an accomplishment. This recognition is to be shared with the employees of Moog Music who consistently design, sell, and build quality electronic musical instruments that our customers want.”

As part of the Inc. 5000, Moog Music now shares a pedigree with industry leading organizations such as Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Jamba Juice, Timberland, Clif Bar, Patagonia, Oracle and dozens of other recent alumni. In addition to Moog Music, the 2013 list now includes companies such as Alex and Ani, LivingSocial, Bojangles, OtterBox and KT Tape.

The Inc. 5000 list debuted in 2007 as a ranking of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. Through this list and the magazine's other lists, Inc. has sought to recognize and to celebrate the creativity, dedication, and hard work that entrepreneurs put into building their companies. Complete results of the Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 can be found on Inc.com/500 and Inc.com/5000 respectively.

Captions:
1) Moog Music's headquarters facility in Asheville, NC
2) Mike Adams, CEO/President of Moog Music


About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 710,106, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at www.inc.com.

About Moog
Moog Music is the leading producer of analog synthesizers in the world. The company and its customers carry on the legacy of its founder, electronic musical instrument pioneer, Dr. Bob Moog. The company hosts Moogfest, a three-day festival celebrating the intersection of music and technology in honor of Moog's innovative spirit. All of Moog's instruments are hand built in its factory on the edge of downtown Asheville, NC. To learn more, visit www.moogmusic.com."

Experiments In Sync Featuring Moon Modular 554 And 569

Published on Aug 26, 2013 JohnLRice·214 videos

"This video is in response to questions I've received on using the Moon Modular 554 Octal Clock Divider and related modules.

This video kept failing in the last 5 seconds when rendering, making it usable. After the third time compiling (which took 2 hours each time! grrr) I gave up and just used a re-indexing utility to save it, which worked except for the abrupt end during the fade out. Sorry about that!"

Sonic Potions LXR with Trigger Expander


Sonic Potions LXR with Trigger Expander from DrKorg on Vimeo.

"LXR with S-trig Expander"

"Sonic Potions LXR, Mono/Poly and Korg SQ-10, 2xMS-10, MS-20 and MS-50"

Octave Plateau's Carmine Bonanno Selling Remaining Stock of Octave Gear?


flickr by RAMCUR

"They are brand new ! NEW OLD STOCK ! from his vault . HE got 10 of each to sell . HIS EMAIL ADRESS IF YOU ARE INTERESTED : carmine.bonanno*@*verizon.net ( remove asterix ) . price asking ( brand new !!!) 2000$ for the srm 2 , and 500$ for the Catstick . . AT 2500$ you get the combo and maybe he can sign them for you . He told me that he will personally test them and calibrate them before shipping ! MAN ! cool as can be ... Like a pumped SH-2 ( 2 eg ) ssm filter , and that crazy CATstick ,,,"

This one in via JB.

Update: some additional details on what's for sale:

"I have some inventory left over from when we shut down production in the early-1980’s. These units have been sitting in storage untouched for more than 30 years:
VPK-5 keyboards: Most of these are test units used on the production floor. They have some minor marks and scratches but they’re in very good shape. I am selling these for $400 each.

Cat SRM II and CatSticks: These are essentially new and I check each one before shipping to make sure they work and are calibrated. I am selling the Cats for $2,000 each and the CatSticks for $500 each.

Cat Clocks: These were produced in the late 70s for music stores and are very rare. They have a fluorescent light inside and a section on the bottom to put a message with snap in letters. I’m selling these for $100 each.

Keyboards: I have some 3 octave keyboards that were used on the Cat synthesizers. These can be used to repair similar keyboards, or for building a synthesizer. I'm selling these for $100 each.
If you know of anyone that might be interested in this gear, please forward this information to them. Attached are some photos and literature.

Regards
Carmine"

The Very First Exclusively Analogue Aviator


via Exclusively Analogue where you'll find the full post.

"Digging around the other day we came across a set of photographs of the very first Aviator, the 'First of the Few'. This first unit was very much a prototype and although it had a full front panel initially it was mounted into a rack case with all the additional electronics circuitry bolted on. Later the unit was modified, put into a proper case and the additional circuitry tidied up. On the very early Aviators the 3 Voltage Controlled Oscillators and the Voltage Controlled Low Frequency Oscillator were built on individual circuit boards that were stacked. The 24dB Low Pass Filter, the Range Switch and Ring Modulator Circuitry were also on individual circuit boards..."

Not seeing the year for it in the post.

STG Soundlabs Digital Attenuators


via Suit Et Tie Guy on Facebook

"Well now that the front panels are on the way and WMD has the PCBs and will be able to manufacture these for me after Knobcon, I think it's safe to throw up the sales page.

http://stgsoundlabs.com/products/digital_attenuators_mu.htm"


"The Digital Attenuators module is 3 digitally-controlled analogue attenuators (use them as VCAs) with a multipurpose sidechain input and switchable AC/DC coupling in 1MU. Each cell is built around a microcontroller and a digital potentiometer (an IC which functions as a digitally-controlled resistor pair, essentially), because only the digital potentiometer and unity i/o buffers are in the signal chain this is an extremely clean VCA.

A benefit of this arrangement is being able to read the audio input into the microprocessor and only update the digital potentiometer at the zero crossings of the input signal. no more irritating clicks on sine wave bass! in addition, the sidechain input can be used to send a different signal for reference to the zero crossing detector, which can also be switched to look for triggers or switched off completely so the digital potentiometer is updated constantly..."

Video overview previously posted here.

Malekko Richter MEGAWAVE GIVEAWAY!


via Malekko Heavy Industry on Facebook

"The ultimate voltage controlled wavetable device! 2,560 waveforms! Sheer processing mayhem! The Richter MEGAWAVE has complete CV control over waveform selection!

Our MEGAWAVE link:
http://malekkoheavyindustry.com/product/richter-mega-wave-voltage-controlled-wavetable-device/

We will give a Richter MEGAWAVE to a randomly selected entrant based on drawing entry, which is as simple as sharing this post with your Facebook friends on your timeline and liking this page. The drawing will happen on Friday, August 30th, and the winner will be announced on this Facebook page!"

Game Show Revolution by Milkrota 2013



"More fun with the Minibrute, all monophonic parts are the Brute, the polyphonic stuff is a Novation KS5. The drums are a Roland MC307. The samples I rediscovered whilst listening to some old tapes, they must be taken off the radio probably back in the very early 80's."

via Paul Williams on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Modulations by Doug Lynner, aka Synthesizerman


The third and final part to Doug Lynner's first set on the mystery Serge & Cyndustries modules have been added to this post. Set two will follow.

Theremin - PETITE VALSE FOLLE

Published on Aug 26, 2013 Peter Pringle·62 videos

"Here is an original new composition called PETITE VALSE FOLLE ('Crazy Little Waltz') written for theremin. This is played on the Moog Etherwave Pro theremin, which has been modified with the addition of the EPVM1345 module, designed by French 'thérémingénieur' Thierry Frenkel."

E-Mu Vintage Keys with Original Box

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"Vintage Keys is a musical instrument whose sounds are based on digital recordings of the classic keyboards of yesteryear. But despite the name, Vintage Keys is not strictly limited to vintage sounds. The vintage keyboard samples are simply the starting point for you to take off in any direction.

To begin with, Vintage Keys contains eight megabytes (internally expandable to 16 megabytes) of the highest quality 16 bit samples selected from the Emulator III sound library and stored in ROMs for instant access. You now have virtually every major keyboard ever made beneath your fingers. These sounds have been used on literally thousands of hit recordings over the years. They're all here, without recording problems, unreliability and the hassles of moving heavy equipment.

Vintage Keys gives you the ability to literally take the sounds apart and reassemble them into a limitless number of entirely new sounds, combining parts of one sound with another or with any of a selection of digital waveforms also stored in ROM. For example, the attack of a flute can be faded out as a vocal pad is faded in, giving you a completely new sound! The dynamic 2 and 4 pole filters allow you to shape and mold your sound in order to exactly duplicate classic synthesizer sounds. The 16 bit samples are arranged into 512 preset locations, 256 of which are user-programmable.

Vintage Keys also features 32 voice polyphony allowing you to take full advantage of its layering capabilities (up to 8 sounds on each key) and its ability to respond multi-timbrally to all 16 MIDI channels makes it ideally suited for multitrack sequencing and composing using a MIDI sequencer.

Other features include 3 stereo outputs for individually processing sounds (also configurable as 6 polyphonic submixes with fully programmable panning), integral sends and returns to allow the addition of external effects units without the need for a separate mixer, user definable alternate tuning, and of course, an extensive MIDI implementation..."

ARP Odyssey 2813 Synthesizer

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Roland Juno-106 SN 530483

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Blue Roland SH-101 and Kenton Pro Solo

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"You are bidding on a BLUE Roland SH-101 and a Kenton Pro Solo Mk1. For those who don’t know, the SH-101 is a monophonic synthesizer from the early 1980s, manufactured by Roland. It features one oscillator with 3 simultaneous waveforms, an 'octave-divided' square sub-oscillator, triangle and square/pwm waveform. It has a low-pass filter/VCF capable of self-oscillation. The controls are simple to use as there is a slider or switch available for every single parameter. The Kenton Pro Solo Mk1 is a CV to MIDI converter which is essential for using the SH-101 with a DAW as it converts control voltages into MIDI messages..."

MFB Tanzbär - Drums & Bassline [HD Quality]

Published on Aug 26, 2013 inbetweenmovements·43 videos

"My second MFB Dancing Bear session: Headphones or good speakers are recommended. Enjoy!"

Rubber Grommets as Knobs for KORG monotron and Volca

Published on Aug 26, 2013 karenevil·288 videos

"This is the answer for your question about the knobs.
Those are small 'rubber grommets' ( hole diameter = 5mm ).
Please ask google where can you buy them :D"

You can find them on eBay here including colored ones. Make sure to look for the right size.

New Eurorack Mystery Module

Published on Aug 26, 2013 JohnLRice·214 videos

"I was getting to know a new module that a manufacturer sent to me to test (announcement has not been made, so it's secret for now) and I decided to turn on the audio recorder while I played around. People who like drone, noise and maybe sequencer synth stuff and guessing games might be interested in this. People hoping to hear some pleasant music may be disappointed or possibly enraged. ;-)

I'll update the description to include module and manufacturer details hopefully soon.

Thanks for watching!"

2nd composition for toy piano etc. at Utrecht Down Under

Published on Aug 26, 2013 wouter van Veldhoven·12 videos

"A video of the installation I made at my installation for the art festival Utrecht Down Under. Really nice to see all the reactions people have. Some people sat there and watched for over 20 minutes, absorbed by the sounds and moving thingies, hardcore! Cheers me up to see all the curious faces :)

http://www.utrechtdownunder.nl/"

VL-1 Micro Jam - Week 10 catchup - Royalty Free Electonica

Published on Aug 26, 2013 ChrisLody·67 videos

"This track was created using a Step Sister, a Casio VL-1 (not easy to play with massive meat shovel hands), Ibanez DM500 delay and an Inkel MX880E Mixer. Using the DM500 and the inkel mixer i was able to create a wide delay effect by running the DM500's normal and inverted outputs into the mixer separately and hard panning and EQing them. Another quicky this one as i've been too busy to do my weekly upload so i'm trying to catchup!

Right, so here's the idea. Trying to write, upload and give away a fresh piece of music on a roughly weekly basis. Will i be able to keep it up? Will i run out of ideas? Can i be bothered? How shoddy will they be? Does anybody care? God knows. But that's the point.

Basically the idea is to flex my musical muscles a bit. I have collected quite a bit of gear over the years and not much of it is getting used as much as i'd like, so this is my attempt to justify all those purchases whilst practising improving and getting ideas down fast as an antidote to procrastination. "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working." as Picasso once said.

Royalty free for you to use for whatever under the creative commons license. Just rip the audio out of the video for now, i'll get these tracks uploaded to a dropbox account when i get my act together. Let me know if you use it, i'd be stoked."

"spiT fiRe" by luCho moLinari

Published on Aug 26, 2013 Lucho Molinari·53 videos
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