december drone

Published on Dec 1, 2013 Ebotronix·868 videos

4ms Peg, OCD Beta Test 38, RCD
Analogue Systems RS100²,RS110²²,RS 170,RS 360²,RS500e²
Bananalogue VCS
Cyndustries ZO²
DoepferA 101-2, A114, A134²², A141,A143-9 ,A 149-1,
A151²²,A156², A175²²,A185-2, A 138c
Flame Chord Machine²
Grendel Formant Filter²
foh choices
Make Noise Brains,PP², Maths²,Moddemix,Optomix,QMMG,Wogglebug²
Malekko Anti Oscillator²² ,Uncle³,Jag
Moog Freqbox²²,CP251,MP201
Roland 104 Sequencer
SSL Modulation Orgy
Tip Top Audio Z8000 manual voltage source
Toppobrillo Quantimator², Sportmodulator
Logic masterclock to Kenton Pro 2000² to QCD,Peg, RCD
FX :Boss VF 1,Lexicon PCM90,TC M one XL
mackie the mixer²

SNAZZY FX:MAJOR GENERAL TEASER

Published on Dec 1, 2013 snazelle·113 videos

"all sounds from the major general
including gate generation"

MS 20

Uploaded on Nov 30, 2013 Frank Plughoff·7 videos

via @Earthnik

"My first 5 minutes with my new #MS20"

Buchla Style 277 Delay

Published on Dec 1, 2013 Todd Barton·139 videos

"A beautiful delay unit by Roman Filippov. It is Buchla style faceplate and power. I've only had it for a couple of hours and already it provides a huge range of delays from chorusing to saturated tape-like feedback and everything in between. more to come..."

Buchla style Delay 277 FM

Published on Feb 14, 2014 Todd Barton·147 videos

"Looking at the FM portion of the Roman Buchla style Delay unit 277. This is part two of this original demo: http://youtu.be/KMCv1xN95lg"

PseudoSequencer

"Using 2 square wave LFO's of different magnitudes, summed together to control the CV in on a Doepfer A-110 VCO, gives 4 different pitches. Add some Analogue Solutions SY03 filter on the output, some Lexicon MX200 ping-pong delay, and season with some polysynth chords from the MicroKorg."

This reminded me of Inside Synthesis Episode 2: Sequencing drums and melodies using LFOs.

November Acid Pattern 2013

via Dylan Davis on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge


"The November pattern was from Manic D.

15 tracks of acid goodness, a mix of styles from some hard acid to some slow mellow tunes, even a bit of jungle acid from John Faustus

For the synth nerds amongst you there are details of gear used for each track, where the producer has supplied it.

Some software and lots of hardware goodness all over this compilation."

Rheyne - Live Jam #93 & #94

Rheyne - Live Jam #93 (live looping with Ableton Live)

Published on Nov 30, 2013 Rheyne·128 videos

Rheyne - Live Jam #94

Published on Dec 1, 2013 Rheyne·128 videos

"Live looping with Ableton Live. Lighting controlled by Max for Live and an Enttec DMXIS. Nothing was pre-recorded.

Equipment:
Novation Launchpad S
2x iPads running Lemur (one w/ iConnectMIDI)
KMI QuNeo triggering Battery (drums)
KMI QuNexus triggering Kontakt (piano)
MBP running Ableton Live / M4L

Lighting:
2x Chauvet Slim Par 56
Enttec DMXIS

Cameras and audio:
Zoon Q3HD (audio)
Canon T3i
iPad 3rd gen (video)"

Halim El-Dabh - Pest Control, Tape Manipulation & The RCA Synthesizer

Astronauta Pinguim has published yet another interview with one of the pioneers of electronic music.  This time around we have an interview with Halim El-Dabh (Portuguese version here).  It is a fascinating read.  He was the first person to create a musical composition using tape manipulation, and the source of his inspiration came from his work in agriculture.

"'My first exposure to electronic sound devices was back in 1943. As an agriculturist studying pest control, I wanted to see if sound-emitting devices could control tiny beetles that attack wheat, corn, alfalfa and beans. I thought that rather than getting rid of the beetles, we could distract them. I used to experiment with clanging together iron rods like bells; then I tried scratching the rods together to see if it discouraged the bugs.'"

"In 1944 Halim decided to record the ceremony of the Zaar (a female religious ceremony), he then treated the recordings he made on the ceremony using studio techniques and electronic devices and voilà, the first piece of tape manipulation in the world was born! (Note that it happened four years before Pierre Schaeffer released his first published works in France). The Expression Of The Zaar was Halim's only piece to be published from this period, but he created another pieces of tape manipulation mostly of street vendors in Cairo."

In essence, this was the birth of musique concrete.

On The RCA Synthesizer: "'The synthesizer was an innovation that gave us a larger expansion of sound manipulation. We used punch cards to input and receive sound from the machine. It took up a whole wall, it was huge. We were able to get very clear sounds of whatever we synthesized whether it was trumpet, violin or any other sound. I especially liked to input my voice. Luening did an input of his piccolo to transform it. I did an input of my drum to transform it and then took the sounds back from the synthesizer.'"

Be sure to read the full interview on Astronauta Pinguim here.   You can find links to additional interviews on Astronauta Pinguim here.

via Fabricio Carvalho aka Astronauta Pinguim on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Modular Wild Presents 12 days of Modular 2013

Modular Wild Presents 12 days of Modular 2013-Day 1-Wavetables
Published on Dec 1, 2013 Modular Wild·77 videos

"First in a series of 12 videos during the month of December. Each video's music started with a different foundation of Modular Sounds. This video began as an exploration of wavetables. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Modular Wild Presents 12 days of Modular 2013-Day 2-VCOs
Published on Dec 2, 2013 Modular Wild·80 videos

"Second in a series of 12 videos during the month of December. Each video's music started with a different foundation of Modular Sounds. This video began as an exploration of VCOs. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

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Plan B Model 10 Polyphonic Envelope Module

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"Very rare opportunity to get your hands on a Plan B Model 10 Polyphonic Envelope module. These haven’t been in production for years and rarely come up for sale. I believe this is a mark one version which are even more sought after. I’ve just checked this and it is working perfectly. This is a fantastic module, the reason why they called it “polyphonic” is because it can output 4 different type of voltage “envelope” at the same time. You can manually trigger the envelope or it can be switched to cycle so it can act as an LFO with variable shape and can also go into audio range. It’s even got a cycle input so it can act as a burst generator."

Plan B Model 24 Heisenberg Generator Module

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"Very rare opportunity to get your hands on a Plan B Model 24 Heisenberg Generator module. These haven’t been in production for years and rarely come up for sale. I’ve just checked this and it is working perfectly. An incredible module it’s primarily for producing stepped and smooth random voltages but it can also act as a sample and hold, a vc slew limiter, a vc trigger generator, a gate to trigger converter and an amazing digital noise source!!"

Plan B Model 24 Heisenberg Generator module

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"Very rare opportunity to get your hands on a Plan B Model 24 Heisenberg Generator module. These haven’t been in production for years and rarely come up for sale. I’ve just checked this and it is working perfectly. An incredible module it’s primarily for producing stepped and smooth random voltages but it can also act as a sample and hold, a vc slew limiter, a vc trigger generator, a gate to trigger converter and an amazing digital noise source!!"

Korg Volca Series, Monotribe x2(KorgBomb)

Published on Nov 24, 2013 Metatron's Cube·30 videos

KORG Volcas on eBay | Monotribes on eBay

MicroKORG+Volca Keys/Beats+Monotribe(PowerStation)
Published on Nov 25, 2013

"There is also a Kp3 and a Kp2 mini for good measure. Inspired by all the snow outside here.

A slight different version at soundcloud, no beginning or end, it was me playing getting the sounds before I did this video basicly.
https://soundcloud.com/miles-baskett/..."

OP-X PRO-II Van Halen Jump

Published on Dec 1, 2013 synthartist69·1,134 videos

"Just bonking around with my new OP-X PRO-II VST. Love it!"

Buchla 100 Study #1

"a brief study of various sounds from the Buchla 100 -- the exploration is afoot..."

arp arp 2500

Published on Dec 1, 2013 zack dagoba·258 videos

"ARP2500 through an Ibanez DD1000. See http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.... for more"

Being Boiled - Martyn Ware demos Roland System 100 and Korg 700

Published on Dec 1, 2013 Failed Muso·59 videos

"Martyn Ware, founding member of the Human League and Heaven 17, as well as the British Electric Foundation and Illustrious, demonstrates the Roland System 100 and the Korg 700S 700. These are the original instruments that he and Ian Craig Marsh wrote and performed the original version of Being Boiled on.

This was the climax to a 45 minute talk given by Martyn, accompanied by the great Peter Howell of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London, on the night of November 30th 2013. It preceded a performance by the BBC Concert Orchestra in the main hall, as part of their "The Rest is Noise" season. They performed works by Andrew Poppy, Michael Nyman and commissions by Anne Dudley, which saw the orchestra take on reinterpretations, or "remixes" of Art of Noise's "Into Battle" as well as a new work, Rhythm of a Decade, a mash up of themes from the decade, accompanied by a narration from Paul Morley.

All the other original members of the Art of Noise were present in the audience (Trevor Horn, JJ Jeczalik, Gary Langan), billed by them as a one off 30th anniversary reunion ;-)"

Update via Timothy Glasgow in the comments: "That's a straight 700; not a 700s."

He is correct.  The 700s had extra controls and a black case on the top left of the keyboard.  The 700 lacked this and had a wood or faux wood cover there.  In the video you can clearly see the wood.

PreenFM Polyphonic FM Synthesizer

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"Up for auction is a ready-to-use PreenFM DIY synthesizer. It may look a little toy-like, but it's actually a rather powerful little poly synth with a very unique sound character. Like Yamaha's classic DX synths, the PreenFM uses FM synthesis, but it is not a DX clone. Instead, it has a pretty distinctive sound of its own.

Basic specs:
FM Synthesis with 9 different algorithms.
4 to 8 voice polyphony, depending on which algorithm is used.
Modulation sources: LFO, EGs, step sequencer.
Modulation matrix.
MIDI In and combined Out/Thru.
MIDI control over all sound parameters.

For more info and some sound demos visit: preenfm

The unit sold here was carefully built and is fully working. It has the latest firmware version 2.0 installed, which was developed in collaboration with French synth guru Olivier Gillet (aka Mutable Instruments). The unit is in good cosmetic condition. An EU power supply is included in this auction..."

Mutable Instruments Shruthi-1 CEM3379 Hybrid Synthesizer w/ Analog Filter

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"The Shruthi-1 is a powerful hybrid monophonic DIY Synthesizer designed by French synth guru Olivier Gillet. It uses digital wavetable oscillators and an analog filter.

The unit up for auction here uses the rare CEM3379 filter board based on a vintage Curtis CEM3379 filter chip, which was also used in the Sequential Circuits Prophet 2000 and the Ensonic ESQ1 and SQ-80. Due to the rarity of these chips, this filter board has been discontinued for quite a while.

Some basic specs:
2x digital oscillators with lots of different wave forms/oscillator models and cross modulation types (among them VCO sync, ring modulation, XOR-modulation)
digital sub oscillator, noise, attack generator (click, blow, ...)
CEM3379 24dB/Oct lowpass filter
2x LFO
2x ADSR envelopes
12x modulation matrix
arpeggiator
Modulation step sequencer
Audio input and output
MIDI in and out

For more info, sound demos, and the manual visit:
http://mutable-instruments.net/shruthi1

The unit on offer here was carefully built and calibrated and is fully working. It comes with the latest firmware version 0.97 installed. There are some traces of use on the acrylic enclosure (some light scratches), but all in all it is in pretty good cosmetic condition..."

Midibox Sammich SID MOS 8580 Synthesizer

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"Up for auction is a ready-to-use Sammich SID DIY synthesizer based on the legendary MOS SID (Sound Interface Design) sound chip of the Commodore C64. This is a powerful synth which doesn't only do the usual 8bit chiptune bleeps, but can also produce some pretty fat leads and basses.

For more info on the Sammich SID project visit:
http://www.midibox.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=sammichsid

The unit on offer here was carefully built from one of Wilba's original kits and comes complete with two original MOS8580 SID chips installed. To my ears at least, the 8580 with its improved filter is better suited for use in a synthesizer than the 6581. But of course, you could also install a pair of 6581, if you prefer those.

This unit is fully working and in decent cosmetic condition. The only major cosmetic blemish is on the back panel (see second picture), where you can see some smeared white paint from a semi-successful attempt to fill in the engraved inscription with a white permament marker. Not very pretty, alghough it doesn't affect the unit's functionality. To make up for it, I'm including a EU power supply in this auction. :) "

Arturia Jupiter 8V The Sound of the 80's

Published on Dec 1, 2013 synthartist69 ·1,133 videos

"Hey guys! Here is my 2nd attempt to make a better video of the Arturia Jupiter 8V. I finally figured out a better way to capture the video! This is a split patch that I created on the Jupiter 8V using an arpeggio saw wave patch on the lower half and a brass patch on the upper half. I added a touch of delay as well. I really like this software!"

Tiptop Audio Trigger Riot first impression

Published on Nov 30, 2013 Misugi Yasunami·262 videos

"Tiptop Audio Trigger Riot first impression"

ATHEUS + EURORACK MODULAR SYNTH

Published on Nov 30, 2013 darkpoem9·25 videos

"One take recording with modular synth (Pittsburgh). Film edit Atheus.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Atheus...
http://atheus.bandcamp.com"

Clear Promo Vinyl with Roland TB-303 & TR-606 Print Embed

Caustic Window - Joyrex J9.

Uploaded on Dec 18, 2011 Jackhouse1989·37 videos

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Already sold for $19.99. This one in via Dumb Luck.

"This is a Rare Vintage LP Record Promotional Picture Disc for Roland professional Recording Equipment. The 33 1/3 / 12” record is on a Clear Vinyl., with the image of the 'Drumatix TR-606' Drum Machine on one side, and the 'Bass Line TB-303' Analog Synthesizer on the reverse side. The record is oddly die-cut to fit the rectangular shape of the machines. The record comes in its original clear plastic sleeve. The record is in great condition, with no apparent wear. The plastic sleeve cover has some creases along its edges..."

Update via Nick: "According to Discogs this was not a 303 and 606 demo disc made by Roland, but a release by Caustic Windows. Or maybe it was and RDJ that that was neat so he made is own release which copied it. http://www.discogs.com/Caustic-Window-Joyrex-J9/release/19315"

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bubblesound Coming to Control in New York

via Control Synthesizers and Electronic Devices on Facebook

"Next Wednesday Dec 4th we welcome Bubblesound back to NY for a Demo, Q/A here at Control. [flier by BBS]"

Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders Catch a Virus

via Virus on Facebook

"Michael Torres from Selena Gomez's band, with his Darkstar, getting a little help with soundcheck from the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders.

Thanks Michael! Have a good show!

http://MichaelTorresMusic.com/"

[PROPHET, TEMPEST, MICROBRUTE & MORE] LIVESONGS by Ace Waters

Published on Nov 19, 2013 Ace Waters·63 videos

Description for the last track:

MUSIC: http://motivemakesaman.com
FBOOKS: http://www.facebook.com/motivemakesaman
TWITZ: http://twitter.com/motivemakesaman

Completely live recorded song featuring:

Arturia Microbrute
Moog Little Phatty
DSI Tempest
DSI Prophet 08
Elektron Analog 4
Korg KaossPad 3

The Machine (Prophet 12 rework)

"A little re-recording of an earlier track with DSI's newest Prophet 12.

No external FX used for this recording (except EQ for the balance with other instruments)."

Dave Smith Prophet 12s on eBay

4ms QCD audio harmonizer²

Published on Dec 1, 2013 Ebotronix·867 videos

4ms Peg, OCD BetaTest 37²
Analogue Systems RS110²²,RS 170
Doepfer A134-1,A138c
Make Noise Maths²,QMMG
Moog Freqbox,CP251,MP201
Tip Top Audio Z8000 manual voltage source
FX :Boss VF 1,Lexicon PCM90
mackie the mixer²

Ron Zakrin -'Beauty with Synthesizer' - LE Print

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" From an edition of 35 (this is print #14 of 35)

Size:17 x 17 inches

Archival Pigment print on 300gsm Museum Bright White fine art paper

The print is both signed and numbered and comes with a signed COA"

Geisha with an ARP 2600

Also see Ron Zakrin The Modular Realm - Geisha Modular Synth Art

Vintage Yamaha cs 01 II

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Donald Duck approves.

Roland TB303 Bassline

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Roland SH-2 Synthesizer with Hard Case SN 044580

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"For Sale is my Roland SH-2 Bass Dual VCO Bass Monster. It comes together with the original Roland Hard Case. Its in good shape overall, no scratchy sliders, all functions work properly. One of the few monosynths with a Sine Wave option on the oscillator. Great for bass lines, but also capable of creating sweet soft melodies. Amazing filters, with a built in Envelope Follower to process incoming audio. Makes a great companion to the CSQ-600, 100, or any CV sequencers..."

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ROLAND TB 303 DEVILFISH WITH MIDI SN 161

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"In very great condition, physically and mechanically. No scratchy pots at all. Runs like new. It has a lot of the mods available by Robin Whittle. It has Midi, a special sync lead which accepts midi in and provides a daisy chain of 3 sync out connectors to drive devices, 32 bank memory, Blue leds, new pots and switches.... Also includes original devilfish manual and roland charger..."

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Roland TR-808

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EKO Minstrel SN 0526

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"Up for sale is a (1) rare EKO Minstrel organ, made in 1968. It's the version with the yellow case, I've never seen one in this color before. The sound is very vintage, cheesy. It's in good working condition, notice that some drawbars and knobs are crackling a bit when you turn them. Optical it's in used condition with some wear and tear and some scratches on it. Overall it looks good for its age (see photo's).

There are some mods on it: a jack-output at the bottom to connect it with a mixer, two jack-outputs at the back (I don't know their function) and a knob at the left side of the keyboard (I don't know its function either). It comes with its original legs and the lid of the case. It's a 220V version and the serial number is: 0256."

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JayB's Sound Set for Yamaha PLG150-AN (AN200)

Published on Dec 1, 2013 JayB·67 videos

"FREE DOWNLOAD:
http://www.jaybmusic.net/sounds.html

My first video for the PLG150-AN board, the small brother (or sister?) of the legendary AN1x. With Multisaw. The sounds I made for this board are not very complex, but very useful. Mostly plucks and basses it is. And a few lead sounds. The sound set also contains a few sounds from my AN1x set.
My PLG150-AN is hosted by the Yamaha S80, which delivers all effects you're hearing. Not external sound processing was done.

All songs are written as captions in the video. Non-captioned songs are pure improvisation to sound similar to some song.

SUPPORT AND DONATE:
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/web...

_________________________

JayB homepage: http://www.jaybmusic.net
JayB on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jaybmusic
JayB on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jaybproductions
JayB on SoundCloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/jaybmusicnet"

Yamaha AN1Xs on eBay | Yamaha PLG150ANs on eBay

How Do Synths Sound Through Swoopster?

Published on Dec 1, 2013 HoldernessMedia .·28 videos

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Animoog for iPad and a Moog MG-1 analog synth processed by Swoopster for iPad."

JayB and his Waldorf Rocket (Sound demo)

Published on Dec 1, 2013 JayB·67 videos

"Heh, I've got a new toy. The Waldorf Rocket is a little hybrid synth with one digital oscillator (with up to 8 voices) and and an analog 12 dB Waldorf filter.
In contrast to many other demos you see this demo shows the Waldorf in a more musical environment, less focusing on technical aspects. Thus the sound of the Rocket isn't clean.
Yes, the audio is a bit delayed toward the end of the video. And yes, the auto focus of my phone's camera likes my hand. :P

The demo is divided into three parts:
- bass line
- polyphone chord synth Deadmau5 style
- live improvisation with the Rocket's internal arpeggiator (no MIDI sync)

The complete FX chain includes:
- Logic's Channel EQ (light bass and treble gain)
- Blue Chan Free Chorus (starting at 3:12)
- Logic's Stereo Delay (starting at 3:12)
- Logic's Platinum Reverb
- Logic's Compressor (for sidechaining)

Additional sound sources:
- Logic's EXS24 for the kick
- Quasimidi Sirius (hihat)
- Roland V-Synth XT (additional bass while polyphone mode demonstration)

Download a free Waldorf Rocket editor for Apple Logic Environment here: http://www.jaybmusic.net/sounds.html

_______________________

JayB homepage: http://www.jaybmusic.net
JayB on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jaybmusic
JayB on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jaybproductions
JayB on SoundCloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/jaybmusicnet"

Waldorf Rockets on eBay

Arturia Jupiter 8V 80's Song

Published on Dec 1, 2013 synthartist69·1,134 videos

"This is my first of many soft synth videos. Sorry about the crappy screen. I will remedy this in upcoming videos. In this video I have split the keyboard with arpeggio applied to the lower keys using a saw wave patch. The right half is a brass patch. Thanks for watching!!"

Featured Listings for December 2013

This post hosts all Featured listings that drop off the top of the site for the month. You'll find a link to previous months below. Many of these listings will obviously end in time and some will get re-listed (always check the listing). They will remain here as a record of what went up over time. You can click on them to see what items went for as long as they remain on eBay. You'll find a link to prior months below. This list only hosts some of the more interesting and unique items that have gone up over time, so be sure to check out the Auctions label for everything else. You can of course search for any synth with "auction" in the search box on the top left of the site. If you click through the auction links you can see what items went for. You can also search by serial numbers to track the history of specific synths.



Featured Listings for November 2013