Kingdom melody 17

Published on Nov 20, 2013 Kingdom Melodies·12 videos

"Me in the dark shed (the organ lights looks better that way!) in the backyard a few years ago with some old (or 'vintage') electronic instruments.
After around 30 video/audio takes playing the melody with foulds, this was the end result.

[Details:
The drums, basspedal and chord parts (with phaser) are also from the same 1972 Dutch organ called: ' Eminent 310 '.
The synthesizer on top of the organ is the ' EMS synthi A ' (UK 1971) adding some wind and bubbling effect sounds... ]"

YAMAHA CS15 SN 2952

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Groovesizer Alpha V108

Published on Nov 20, 2013 MoShang·51 videos

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"In anticipation of the launch of the next batch of kits, here is a look at a couple of new features in the Alpha firmware: random step, the ability to select the MIDI channel for triggering of patterns, sequencer notes out, and automation out, as well as the MIDI cc for automation out. The display also indicates the current BPM with the new nudge tempo feature."

AUUG Motion Controller Synth for iPhone or iPod Touch on Kickstarter

AUUG Motion Synth Kickstarter video from AUUG on Vimeo.

"Transform your iPhone or iPod touch into an intuitive and expressive motion-controlled musical instrument

Transforms your iPhone or iPod touch into a new kind of musical instrument.

Lets you play notes and alter their sound through motion.

Can expressively control a vast array of sounds on your iPhone or iPod touch by ‘playing’ other audio apps.

Allows you to intuitively shape vocal harmonies and effects in real time by controlling harmonizer hardware devices or effect apps.

Can wirelessly control software on a laptop or desktop computer.

Can control non-wireless music hardware via MIDI cable.

Will allow you to design your own forms of motion-based sound control, and share them with others.

Is compatible with iPhone (4S and up) and iPod touch (5th generation and up)."

Video description:

"VISIT OUR KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN: http://kck.st/1efP3Rf (ending Dec 19, 2013)

www.facebook.com/auug.motion.synth

VIDEO MUSICIANS AND CONTENT:

Introduction soundtrack: The second half of the video (2.12 to 4.17 mins) includes looped sections of ‘Silver Wheel’ (from the ‘Solar Driftwood’ album) by Australian band Cracked Actor www.crackedactor.com.au.

Samuel David Graeme [www.holyeucharistline.com]: (0.16 to 0.21 mins) ‘Animoog’ synth app running on same device.

Sonia Vaikyl: (0.22 to 0.33 mins) ‘Magellan Jnr’ synth app running on same device.

Video sample: The 'video scrub' demonstration (0.34 to 1.01 mins) by Joshua Young uses a 2 second clip of Evalena Marie [www.evalenamarie.com] from the independent feature film 'Visionary' [www.facebook.com/visionarymovie] directed by Ben Proulx.

Eesha Hunjon [www.youtube.com/channel/UCzatgvFHc7_coVeH2Tq1Klw]: (1.02 to 1.15 mins) ‘Audiobus’ app (hosting Harmony Voice and Garageband apps) running on same device, with mic input via iRig Pre.

Becki Whitton [www.facebook.com/aphirism]: (1.16 to 1.31 mins) ‘Audiobus’ app (hosting Magellan Jnr app) running on same device, with mic input via iRig Pre.

Adam Cook [www.adamjamescook.com]: (1.46 to 2.03 mins) Nord Stage 2 keyboard, with MIDI input via iRig MIDI.

Joshua Young [www.auug.com]: (0.00 to 0.15 mins) ‘Animoog’ synth app running on same device; (0.34 to 1.01 mins) AUUG ‘video scrub’ software running on laptop; (1.32 to 1.45 mins) Voice Live Touch 2, with MIDI input via iRig MIDI. The backing track (0.00 to 2.03 mins) each musician composed and performed their parts to and the motion-reactive visuals were also created by Joshua Young.

Process: The video musicians used the backing track as a basis to compose their own parts and performed them live during filming, while simultaneously controlling the motion-reactive visuals behind them (via Wi-Fi MIDI messages sent from the AUUG Motion Synth to laptop software and back-projected onto the screen behind them). Their estimated practice times can be found at www.auug.com/musician-composition-and-practice-time."

I Dream of Wires Theatrical Release and Festival/Theatre Screening Requests

via I Dream of Wires on Facebook:

"We are now beginning to focus our attention on the theatrical release of 'I Dream Of Wires', which compacts our 4-hour 'Hardcore Edition' into a concise 85 minute documentary. We hope it will further with the job of introducing the story of modular synthesizers' history, demise and resurgence to the masses! Expect announcements soon for some of our initial screenings, beginning in April 2014, including screenings at some major electronic music festivals...

With that, I'd like to invite any serious festival/theater programmers to please get in touch with any screening requests, offers, or proposals, via email:
info [at] idreamofwires [dot] org"

CTRL Music for iOS Released - Interview with its Creator Yuli via Palm Sounds

iTunes: CTRL Music - 8linQ Ltd.

"Wherever you are, take CTRL.

Ever wanted to be a big-name DJ? Whether you're at the bus stop, on the toilet or at a house party, impress your friends with this new fun music remixing App.

With over 20 great sounding effects and synths to add to your music, you'll be sounding like a superstar in no time.

Featuring music from Pitbull, Daft Punk, Ke$ha, Disclosure, Crookers, Flying Lotus , Avicii, Mount Kimbie, Madeon, Jason Derulo, PSY, Jacques Greene, Julio Bashmore, The Neighbourhood, David Guetta, Jessie J and many more...

CTRL highlights
- Use music from your own iPod library or stream for free from SoundCloud
- Over 20 great sounding DJ style effects and synths to use and master
- Super simple and intuitive effect control via touch and tilt
- Effects are always perfectly in time with the music and Synths are always in key - you can't go wrong
- Trigger multiple effects simultaneously to create truly out-of-this-world sounds
- No previous musical knowledge required
- Universal App - works great on both iPhone and iPad

Advanced features
- Dynamic Effects Routing System - the order in which you trigger effects is the order in which the signal flows. Glitcher through Reverb sounds very different to Reverb through Glitcher
- Audiobus support. Use CTRL as a Filter or an Output
- Inter-App Audio support. Use CTRL as a Generator. Filter support coming soon"

Interview via the developer Yuli from Reactify Music via Palm Sounds:



Note: for some reason I can't hear audio when playing it on Safari, but I can hear it fine of Firefox. Just thought I should call it out in case you experience the same.

City Lights ::: Macbeth Micromac and Modcan Dual Delay :::

via Sacha Ketterlin on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Teaser of Jasuto 1.5

Published on Nov 20, 2013 hemicube·12 videos

"Already submitted to Apple with: iOS7 compatibility, Audiobus (input/effect/output), HIFI mode, and more :)"

iTunes: Jasuto Pro modular synthesizer - Chris Wolfe

ALTAIR-231 Monophonic 3-OSC Synthesizer Produced by Estradin

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"ALTAIR-231 is a monophonic 3-osc power synthesizer produced by Estradin RIP radioplant located in Zhitomir city. Synthesizer has 4-oct keyboard (F-C) with velocity sensitivity assign to vibrato effect. Sound control is performed with round knobs and switchers. For live performance there is a wheel which provides pitch shift (called glissando).

Synthesizer is based on 3 VCO (any can work as the modulator), 1 VCF (lowpass 24dB/oct) with ADSR, 1 VCA, 3 LFO, noise generator (white/pink), portamento. Consist of 5 main sections - MODULATION, OSC'S, MIXER, FILTER and AMP (called Contour)."

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Dave Smith Mono Evolver Keyboard

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FLAME CLOCKWORK - MIDI TO CV SEQUENCER Eurorack Module

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Korg Trident MK1

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That's some real wood.

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Family jams I

Published on Nov 20, 2013 Dylan Simon·11 videos

"Moog Steinway singing and percussion"

Kid on a Moog Sonic Six.

ELEKTRO MOSKVA TRAILER

Published on Nov 19, 2013

"a documentary by Elena Tikhonova and Dominik Spritzendorfer, 2013, 89 min

www.elektromoskva.com/english

ELEKTRO MOSKVA is an essayistic documentary about the beginnings of the Soviet electronic age and what remained of it- a huge pile of outdated, fascinating devices. Today they are being recycled and reinterpreted by musicians, inventors and traders, who carry that legacy on into an uncertain future. An electronic fairy tale about the inventive spirit of the free mind inside the iron curtain- and beyond."

Follow-up to this post.

via Dmitry Morozov

Boucle Technoïde #6 - Make Noise DPO into Pittsburgh Modular Filter

Published on Nov 20, 2013 modularsquare·53 videos

"Le "Filter" de Pittsburgh n'est décidément pas un filtre comme les autres, ses deux principaux modes de fonctionnement permettent d'obtenir des sons riches et variés avec une belle couleur analogique. Petite mise en situation avec un DPO.

Modules utilisés :

- Make Noise DPO (main oscillator)
- Pittsburgh Filter (obviously, filter)
- 3hits Make Noise combo : 1xBrain+2xPressure Points (sequencer)
- Doepfer A-174-1 : joystick to control the filter frequency
- Mutable Instruments Grids : clock and trig sequencer
- Make Noise Maths (env)

Retrouvez ces modules ici : http://www.modularsquare.com

Vous voulez apprendre à utiliser cet instrument ou tout simplement l'essayer par vous même ? Alors rejoignez notre communauté lors des rencontres Modularsquare !
Pour connaître les thèmes, la programmation et les dates de nos prochaines rencontres suivez-nous sur nos réseaux sociaux :

- http://www.modularsquare.com/blog
- twitter.com/Modularsquare et sur Facebook

Nous sommes également ouvert au public en semaine, les après-midi :

Du lundi au jeudi de 13h45 à 18h45
Le vendredi de 14h45 à 19h45
Contact : 01 45 15 41 95 et cyril (at) modularsquare.com"

Intellijel-Metropolis Shapeshifter Wavetable FreeJazz-Patch

Intellijel-Metropolis Shapeshifter Wavetable FreeJazz-Patch from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

"First little jam using the Intellijel Metropolis sequencer into the Shapeshifter. Everything is clocked from the Metropolis 'CLK' output. Pitch multiple outputs into the pitch input 1 on Shapeshifter. The gate outputs running into a clock input and chaos input on the MakeNoise Wogglebug. The random burst gate output is then taken out into the sync input on the Shapeshifter, in conjunction with another gate output (stack able cable) from the Metropolis sequencer. I was trying an experiment to see how the Shapeshifter would work as a wavetable indexing oscillator. I choose wavetables 2 through 64 and selected random sequence mode. The combination of both clock signals created a shifty like sequencing arrangement. The cluster sine based shepard tones are courtesy of the synthesis technology/motm e340 cloud generator. Sparkle dotted notes from one output from the MakeNoise DPO running into a optomix, then into a dash of reverb from the Space pedal. The low note drones coming from the Braids Mutable instrument running freely in low modulation setting FM model mode. Kick drum is from the Tiptop BD-808 module. The snare was created using output 2 from Shapeshifter going into another optomix with a super close decay time. White noise hi-hats created with steady state fate quantum rainbow running into one optomix. Kick, snare and high-hat pattern triggered by one Mutable Instruments Grids module.

http://www.intellijel.com/eurorack-modules/cylonix-shapeshifter/
http://www.intellijel.com/eurorack-modules/metropolis/"

via Richard Devine on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Richard Devine Live with Modular at UCSB Tonight!

via Richard Devine on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge:

"For those folks in LA or Santa Barbara California: Playing a special live 8 channel modular performance tonight at UCSB Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall with Curtis Roads 8:00PM http://www.music.ucsb.edu/news/event/654-100913"

PocoPoco 説明動画

Published on Nov 20, 2013 Lab IDEEA·6 videos

Watch closely.

"PocoPocoは「動き」に着眼した新しい音楽インタフェースです。
「押す」「掴む」「回す」といったシンプルな演奏方法によって、誰でも簡単にループミ­ュージックを演奏・作曲することが出来ます。
音が光や動きを伴って表現されることで、演奏者と鑑賞者の双方にとって直感的な演奏が­可能となります。
音、光、動きが三位一体となるPocoPocoのパフォーマンスをお楽しみください！

作品詳細：http://ideea.jp/index.php?p=pocopoco"

"PocoPoco is a new music interface that paid attention to the "movement".
You can by playing a simple way to "press", "grab" and "turn", anyone to play, compose music loop easily.
By sound is represented along with the movement and light, it becomes possible to play intuitive for both the viewer and the performer.
Please enjoy the performance of PocoPoco sound, light, movement is the Trinity!

Detailed explanation: http://ideea.jp/index.php?p=pocopoco"

Update: See the PocoPoco channel below for previous posts. The first post went up back in 2011.

Roland Jupiter-8: "Arctic"

Published on Nov 20, 2013 TheSynthFreq·204 videos

"Hello :)
This is a new patch for the beautiful Jupiter-8. This sparkling kind of timbre is rich in harmonics in the higher frequencies and through the use of VCF key follow/track, the lower frequencies on the lower end of the keyboard are softer in perceived loudness. There is a slower attack time for both of the ENV 1 (filter) and 2 (amp)."

Casio CZ-5000 chorus+delay strings

Published on Nov 20, 2013 TheSynthFreq·204 videos

"Hello! :)
As all of us synthesizer fanatics out there know, digital synths can be known for being non-organic and of a bright timbre which can be useful at times if mixed well with other sounds even analogue ones. Here in this video I do not attempt to create a "Jupiter-8 patch" program on the CZ-5000 but I attempt to show a Phase Distortion "rendering" of an analogue kind of string patch. Also note that there is chorus and delay added on to the CZ to add a "liquid" quality to the sound.

With the CZ-5000 (and any CZ series synth) the "FILTER" modifications such as DCF and KF parameters are operated by Rate and Levels within the DCF. To change the DCF values for "filter frequency", vary the settings in Rate and Level in Step 1-3 depending on the programmers choice of timbre.

Please enjoy!
:)"

Oberheim OBMX 2 Voice

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For sale is an excellent cosmetic and functional Oberheim obmx made by tom oberheim and don buchla. fully analog. capable of 2 seperate sounds or 1 2 voice." See the OB-MX story here for Don Buchla's involvement.

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ARP Axxe MKII 2313 Monosynth

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EDP Wasp Synthesiser

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Original, Vintage Moog Minimoog Model D Synthesizer SN 5766

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Musicaid (Simmons) Analog Clap Trap synthesizer

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"Here is a very rare Musicaid (Dave Simmons worked here before founding Simmons Electronics) original model Analog Clap Trap in excellent condition.
Manufactured in St. Albans UK.
There's a little blemish on the right side of the case - pictured.
The balance slider is a bit noisy and so might need to be spray-cleaned.
A piece of electronic drum/synthesizer history.

From Bob Henrit's Complete Simmons Drum book...
'While all this was happening around the beginning of the decade, another Simmons (Musicaid) product was proving to be very successful around the world. This was the ubiquitous analog 'Claptrap.' At one time it was impossible to turn on the radio without hearing its 'noise.' It was made because Dave Simmons spotted a gap in the market. He noticed that 'disco' records invariably had hand claps behind the snare drum off-beat to bolster and sharpen the sound. All that they needed to do was design a simple circuit that would sound like a recording of hand claps. That original, analog, and to some minds the best Claptrap, was a very successful Simmons product. It certainly enjoyed three or four year of success without actually being 'ripped off' as a free-standing unit. Its sounds, though, were frequently 'borrowed' by many drum machine manufacturers.'"

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Vintage MTI Auto Orchestra, Bass Pedals, Foot Pedal Synth Drum Machine Strings

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EDP WASP Deluxe Analogue Synthesizer SN 004084

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Keyboard Magazine Nord Lead 4 First Look

Published on Nov 20, 2013 keyboardmag1·321 videos

"Keyboard's Tom Brislin plays Clavia's latest flagship lead synthesizer. Read the full review in our December 2013 print issue."

Nord Leads on eBay

Touch Board Arduino Based Touch Interface on Kickstarter

Touch Board Boombox from Bare Conductive on Vimeo.

"If you're wondering how this cool creation came into existence, it all started with good friend Jude Pullen, whose skills in design modelling were a perfect match for the brand new Touch Board (now on Kickstarter!) . We were lucky enough to have Jude come into the Bare studio to make one of the most impressive demos featured in our Kickstarter video. The results were…. boom-bastic! We were so impressed that we even decided to give you a chance to nab a mini version for yourself!"


Touch Board + MIDI from Bare Conductive on Vimeo.

"More information about how to use the Touch Board as a MIDI interface and stand alone instrument."



"We've worked hard to pack the Touch Board with awesome features:

Touch sensing - The world is your interface!
Distance sensing - You don't need to touch your sensors to use them!
No programming required - Unless you want to!
Arduino-compatible - Easy to program and works with popular shields
Works great with Electric Paint - Or any other conductive material
MP3 Player / MIDI device - Make a symphony of sounds!
MicroSD card socket - Change the sounds just by changing the card
Standard 3.5mm audio jack - Works with headphones and speakers
Lithium Polymer (LiPo) - Stand alone projects that recharge via USB
HID capable - Turn the Touch Board into a keyboard or mouse"

via wire to the ear

EML POLY-BOX Live

Just thought this was a cool shot from Jon Sonnenberg's Travelogue.

"While I am on live images, I thought I would post this photo of a live performance I did for a Fall Autobahn Festival that happened several years ago in Cincinnati."

You don't see the POLY-BOX that often, let alone used lived on stage.

Music Thing Modular - Spring Reverb - Digital vs Analog

"The Music Thing Modular Spring Reverb DIY kits will be released imminently. This demo gives you a quick idea of the two styles of Reverb that it supports, the Digital Acuutronics Brick and a real Accutronics spring tank."

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Bob Moog Foundation Raffle for Minimoog Model D Signed by Gary Numan

via The Bob Moog Foundation

"The Bob Moog Foundation is pleased to announce that we are raffling off an early-1970s Minimoog synthesizer for $20 a ticket. And, as is the case with Bob Moog Foundation raffles, if you don't happen to win, you're contributing to the promotion and support of Bob Moog's legacy through your raffle money. So, you win either way.

But that's not all.

Signed by Gary Numan

The Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit in October of 2013 saw a variety of incredible musical artists visiting Asheville, NC. One of these artists was the iconic electronic pop music star Gary Numan. The Bob Moog Foundation caught up with Gary, and asked him to promote Bob's legacy by signing this Minimoog. The Minimoog was the inspiration for Gary to start using synthesizers, so he was glad to sign this one. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance not only to own a Minimoog, but to own what might be the only Minimoog ever signed by Gary Numan!

But that's still not all.

This synthesizer has been upgraded with a Studio Electronics modifications. The modifications include:

•Roland MIDI to CV conversion modifications: The Minimoog has been modified to integrate with a Roland MIDI to CV converter which allows features such as aftertouch to affect the sound production of the synthesizer.

•Second Oscillator Sync: The 2nd oscillator's waveform can be forced to restart with the first oscillator's waveform, causing the desirable effect called "sync."

•CV and Gate Out jacks: This Minimoog, unlike a stock Minimoog, or even a Voyager, can control other synthesizers via CV, allowing you to play them with the Minimoog's keyboard.

•Bend: the ability to change the range of the pitch wheel has been vastly augmented.
But even that isn't all. This raffle also includes the Roland MIDI/CV Interface it was modified to integrate with.

This unit converts MIDI signals to Control Voltage signals, and allows MIDI functionality to control various aspects of the Minimoog.

We have been told that this synthesizer was modified by none other than Rich Walborn. Rich worked for R. A. Moog while he was getting his engineering degree, and then was hired on to the original Moog Music as an engineer. From 1976 through 1987, Rich was the Chief Engineer at Moog Music. He was the co-creator of the Prodigy, the Rogue, the Liberation, the Realistic MG-1, and the incredible MemoryMoog. Rich was often asked to modify Moog products for big-name musical acts like Emerson Lake and Palmer (Rich was the keyboard tech for Keith Emerson for a tour in 1974!), Vangelis, and Jethro Tull. So, if anyone was to modify your Minimoog, this is the guy you'd want to have done it!

When asked about this particular Minimoog, Rich said that most of the modifications he did were for artists who had reached a fair level of popularity. We are working on uncovering the provenance of this particular synthesizer, but it's likely that it belonged to someone who was relatively accomplished..."

See The Bob Moog Foundation for additional details and pics.

The Arturia MicroBrute Overview Videos by Marc Doty

The Arturia MicroBrute- Part 1: Oscillator

Published on Nov 20, 2013 AutomaticGainsay·178 videos

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the oscillator of the Arturia MicroBrute."

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"mellotron cliche" on Roland MVS1

Published on Nov 20, 2013 Polynominaldotcom·60 videos

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Roland MVS1 on eBay

Volca - 36volts-

Published on Nov 20, 2013 benweichiba·61 videos

KORG Volcas on eBay | Monotribes on eBay

Yusynth Modular Live Improv

Published on Nov 20, 2013 Modular Cult·14 videos

"A quick and dirty live improv on my custom euroracked Yusynth modular.

I'm recording notes directly into the ACXsynth P-Sequencer via a PAIA Midi2CV module. All rhythmic timings provided by a 4ms SCM."