MATRIXSYNTH: 2/1/14


Friday, February 28, 2014

Picking up a Moog Voyager from the Factory with Bob Moog & Mike Adams


Published on Feb 23, 2014 Ken Soper·19 videos

"10/14/02 Road trip to Asheville, NC to pick up my Voyager Signature Model #131 right from the source. Mike Adams, president of Moog, stopped the assembly line to let the builders hear the instrument. Many of them had never heard it played. Bob Moog makes a cameo."

via Synthtopia

Hardcore Will Never Die




"All sounds made with the Roland JX3P analog synthesizer."

via Shawn Shirey on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Conundrum Patch, With Timelord


Published on Feb 28, 2014 jdanielcramer·9 videos

"Demonstration of a complex Eurorack modular synth patch in which the Dual Cyclotron uses the Plog to create musically shifting rhythmic patterns in a self generating patch."

Gotharman CS Filter Demo


Published on Feb 28, 2014 perfectcircuitaudio·55 videos

Roland RS505 Paraphonic String Synthesizer


Published on Feb 28, 2014 SynthDan1·14 videos

"A little improv on the 1978 Roland RS-505. It's a paraphonic string synthesizer, with a synth section (with resonant filter) and a bass section to boot. This video is a blend of the synth & strings, which creates a lush and almost haunting sound.

What's a paraphonic synthesizer? It's a keyboard that allows you to play many notes (because it's essentially a divide-down organ), but all the sounds run through a single filter and envelope. This is of course less powerful than a conventional polyphonic synthesizer, but they allowed for unlimited polyphony and some interesting sounds and effects. There were tons of string synthesizers made in the 1970s, all based on the paraphonic concept, and they were used in tons of famous songs (think of the beginning of "Dream Weaver" while listening to my demo).

P.S. Sorry about the weird audio glitch at the very first note, I guess my phone glitched."

1994 Serge Modular Music System Analog Vintage Synthesizer


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"This is a rare custom configuration made in 1994..."

Roland TB-303 Computer Controlled

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Intellijel Mutamix Eurorack Modular Synthesizer Module

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Billy Corgan 'SIDDHARTHA' on Eurorack Modular Live Feed Now


Started on Feb 28, 2014 montelds·89 videos


"'SIDDHARTHA' BY HERMAN HESSE, WITH MUSICAL INTERPRETATION BY WILLIAM CORGAN"

As this is happening live right now, new posts will go up below. Be sure to scroll down for new posts!

ADDAC210 Open Heart Surgery Details


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"Korg Gadget for iPad Remix Contest"

"MELVILLE, NY, February 28, 2014 - Korg has teamed up with SoundCloud to offer a worldwide contest in celebration of its newest music app, Korg Gadget. The 'Korg Gadget for iPad Remix Contest,' which runs from February 28 through March 31, 2014, will award an array of great gear prizes for remixes made using the Korg Gadget for iPad app. [iTunes: KORG Gadget - KORG INC.]

This remix contest is open to everyone, amateur and professional alike. Contestants can enter by remixing any of the official demo songs that are pre-installed on Gadget for iPad('Gadget World Tour', 'The Body & Soul', 'Our Cities', Shape Down'), and then uploading the remixed track to 'GadgetCloud'.

Prizes include:
First place:
KORG taktile-25, KORG volca keys, KORG volca bass, KORG volca beats, 2-year SoundCloud Unlimited Membership, a featured spot on Korg's social channels and website

Second place:
KORG micro KEY-25, KORG MS-20 mini, 1-year SoundCloud Unlimited Membership, a featured spot on Korg's social channels and website

Third place:
KORG nanoKEY2 in white, KORG volca keys, 1-year SoundCloud Unlimited Membership, a featured spot on Korg's social channels and website

10 Runners Up receive:
1-year SoundCloud Pro Membership, a featured spot on Korg's social channels and website

Winners will be selected by a Korg committee and will be contacted in mid-April 2014. To listen to the all the entries, visit GadgetCloud. Full details on how to enter, as well as rules and regulations, can be found here: www.korg.com/contest_rules/ ."

Drums with DIY modular synth by vinnui


Published on Feb 28, 2014

"I'm using 2 VCAs, 4 LFOs (2 YuSynth VCLFOs), a noise source, and a ringmod, to create rhythmic sounds."

via Aluötvözet-Lemez Hidegen-Hengerelt on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Disklavier Controlled by Nord Modular G2

Palle Dahlstedt's Circle Self - a live feedback algorithm for Disklavier

Published on Feb 25, 2014 otoskope·45 videos

According to Palle the "G2 does it all - essentially it is a modular synth (the G2) generating sequence patterns for a player piano based on a seed from a human player (me). No other equipment involved."

"A quick pre-concert test of the 'piece' Circle Self, for Disklavier and electronics. The underlying engine consist of four virtual musicians who listen to each other in an intricate feedback system (hence, "Circle"). All paramers are controlled from a keyboard, through a dynamic vector mapping. But the keybaord output is here fed back to the system, through this vector mapping, so the whole system is essentially playing itself (hence, "Self"). It needs to be triggered by a manual seed to get going, though.

This is the third piece in the Circle series. The previous two are:

Circle Squared (the virtual musicians are controlled by a musician using expressive pressure pads)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gcCLfmLyeE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-b1cKBsG1I

Circle Keys (the virtual musicians are controlled by, and interacted with through the actual piano keyboard)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkTi8PfKFhY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5sMRIY_D5o

The system is programmed by Palle Dahlstedt, and it is part of the research project Creative Performance. Recorded in the Sjöström Hall of the Academy of Music and Drama, University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The Disklavier belongs to the academy's department for electronic music, the Lindblad Studios."

Evergreen Emu Modular for Auction


via Макс Петерсен on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge & Evergreen, up for auction at Public Surplus here where you'll find more pics.

Also see this post for a 1978 Emu modular catalog.

"Second system unit with powersupply,analog tape deck interface and memory systems.
This system was installed in the Music Technology Labs in the mid 80s, where it was used extensively by the advanced studio users. It was purchased by the UW in the 70s. When it was purchased all the modules worked, including the digital keyboard. The system was removed from service in the early 90s, and has been in storage since. This two panel system has dual power supplies, keyboard interface, and is pretty amazing. The power, some control voltages and triggers are routed between modules in the back via a ribbon cable/movable socket system, so you can rearrange the modules and recable the result. The modules typically have a daughter card housing the active circuits which are mounted on a locking pin system. The system has been disassembled, each module has been packed in bubble wrap, and the cases with attached supplies are crated. The cost included shipping in the continental USA. The total configuration includes
2 keyboard output panels
Hex Inverter
3 Sawtooth/Pulse Oscillators
2 Sample and Hold
VC Trigger Generator
2 Triple Latch
5 Memory units
3 VCO
3 Universal Active Filters
2 Quad VCA
Tape Interface and Control panel
Memory Address Generator
2 VC lopas filters
VC Hipas Filter
2 Resonant Filters
Resonant Filter Controller
2 Dual One Shot
2 Dual Reverbs
Triple Latch
4 VCA
Triple OR Gate
Dual ADSR
Quad Inverter
2 Ring Modulator
Memory Programmer
Lag Processor
2 Dual Transient Generators
Analog Switch
Voltage Source 8×4
8 Position Address Generator
Envelope Follower
Summing Amp
LFO
Noise Source
Manuals
Extra Parts, Ribbon Cables, Sockets."

Korg 770 Vintage Analog Monophonic Synthesizer SN 770872

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KORG PolySix SN 385460

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NI Absynth - Steve Reich Music for 18 Musicians "Ambient"


Published on Feb 28, 2014 Anthony Distefano·279 videos

"NI Absynth Ambient version of Steve Reich's Pulses from Music for 18 Musicians"

RC CIRCUIT BENT 'SERENITY MACHINE' ATMOSPHERIC AMBIENT SOUND SYNTHESISER


Published on Feb 28, 2014 djwidow420·286 videos

"CUSTOM BUILT/DESIGNED BY RESONANCE CIRCUITS,FOR SALE ON EBAY.FOLLOW ON TWITTER @ RCircuits"

Resonance Circuits on eBay

Sector+CubeSynth


Published on Feb 27, 2014 Stefano Durini·9 videos

iTunes: SECTOR - Kymatica (Jonatan Liljedahl) | Cube Synth - VirSyn

via Palm Sounds

Wusik to Partner with MHC Synthesizers and Effects


See the update in this post.

2 Telemarks - Any Second Now


Published on Feb 28, 2014 Tom Carpenter·59 videos

"The left Telemark is a rare limited edition version called 'Telecrack' - with custom front panel art."

sprinkle some magic and make a module

Published on Feb 28, 2014 Tom Carpenter·59 videos

"Medic Modules Voice Box speaker module. Percussion provided by Leipzig-S synthesiser."

Cwejman BLD and Mutable Instruments Edges percussion

Published on Feb 28, 2014 bigcitymusic·305 videos

"The Cwejman BLD and Mutable Instruments Edges oscillators are routed through the 4ms VCA Matrix which provides mixing and channel muting. Envelope duties are provided by the Cwejman CTG-VC and D-LFO."

The ARP Omni-2: Part 2- The Synthesizer Section


Published on Feb 28, 2014 AutomaticGainsay·199 videos

"The theme music was written by Marc Doty and recorded (drums excepted) entirely with the ARP Omni-2.

Here is part two of a multi-part series that demonstrates the sound and functionality of the ARP Omni-2"

Part 1 here.

Bugbrand Major Drum first test (2xDRM1+DRM1x)


Published on Feb 28, 2014 otoskope·45 videos

"Testing a double Bugbrand DRM1+DRM1x 'Major Drum' setup, driven by a simple step sequencer. In essence, this is a two-voice percussion synthesizer. The voices are heavily cross-patched. As you can hear, these modules can do far more than just drum sounds. Each voice contains a dual waveform syncable oscillator, noise source, multi-mode filter, four decay envelopes and much more. 23 knobs, 10 switches and 20 patch points per voice!

In this video I just fiddle around with settings to explore the sonic possibilities. Sound is taken directly from the two drum modules, one in each channel (L+R). No external equipment used. No mastering. No FX."

XXX_OR From Animodule is New Eurorack Module!


Published on Feb 28, 2014 Flux302 of Fluxwithit.com·161 videos

"This new Module From Animodule promises to combine your signals in a way that only Dr. Moreau would think is natural, and I like it!"

Polar Vort-X - OBXd Demo



"I'm freezing! So I decided to write something about it. And I love this softsynth, as OBXd is a fun recreation of the Oberheim style of making synthesizers in the mid-80s. Bravo to 2DaT and the community for creating this instrument."

via Ned Bouhalassa on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Details on the synth posted here. Note it is free and open source.

Phat Flux Free Tribal Drum Samples



"Analog frequency modulation and filter techniques interweave to create tribal drum sounds with a life-like feel in Phat Flux, the new free sample library from Dark Side of the Tune. Bassy tones, as well as sticks, and metallic hits round out the collection. The Moogerfooger Cluster Flux was used to add more gain, a stereo image, and lush ambience. Variations of some sounds are provided to preserve the organic nature of analog synthesis.

All sounds are offered in 16 and 24 bit resolution, 44.1kHz wave files.

If you would like to contribute to the hard work it took to make these samples, please visit our store at www.darksideofthetune.com and purchase one of the many sample libraries available.

Direct Link to Free Sample Collection : drive.google.com/file/d/0BzLbZ1FM…edit?usp=sharing"

Mutable Instruments videos by Greg VanEck

Thee MetaWub - BRAIDS meta mode dubstep bass

Published on Jan 30, 2014 Greg VanEck·13 videos

"BRAIDS oscillator in META mode, making pseudo dubstep bass. Wubwub controlled by Double Andore, sequenced by Metropolis, modulating Dr. Octature II VCF, processed through Echophon."

PEAKSaboom - Mutable Instruments PEAKS dirty drum beats

Published on Feb 7, 2014

"Quick and dirty industrial drum beats. Mutable Instrument PEAKS [beta] in hidden drum mode 4, split mode, triggered by GRIDS channel 1 and 2. Channel 3 triggering BRAIDS in envelope mode. Delay on snares provided by Tyme Sefari. Output routed through Tube VCA for extra dirt. No modulations."

Harvestman Videos by Greg VanEck


Published on Feb 28, 2014 Greg VanEck·13 videos

"Coaxing some cEvin Key DOWNLOAD inspired psychedelic interstellar communications out of the Piston Honda mkII's.

Dual Piston Honda mkII's as sound source. Korgasmatron in dual LP2 mode. Sequencing by Metropolis as master clocking the Turing Machine and Brains with Pressure Points. Additional modulation from PEAKS, Dr. Octature, A-151, uVCA, Dual ADSR, and Triatt. Delay and stereo field by ZDSP with Dragonfly cart."

Saw filled Donut - Hertz Donut mkII with double Super Sawtors

Published on Jan 15, 2014

"Demonstrating how the Harvestman Hertz Donut mkII copulates with dual Happy Nerding Super Sawtors. First just the raw saw wave outputs from oscillators 1 and 2 on the HDmkII are heard, then I bring in the mix and spread of the Sawtors. Add in some mucking about with the internal FM and tracking modes for good measure. Unfiltered audio with a dash of reverb added in the DAW."

Guitar Synthesizer MFOS Subcommander plus Tube Fuzz


via this auction

"The synth part is MFOS Subcommander (Music From Outer Space).
The tube part is Fuzzy Firebottle with 12AX7 tube working at 12v.
The pedal has two bypass switches, one for synth and one for fuzz.
Works at 220v."

Shurthi-1 with SSM2044 VCF

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"It has the SSM2044 vcf with LP and HP.
I labeled it Wave 644. The unit is in perfect working condition."

KORG POLY-800 II MK2 SN 001244 with Original Case

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Korg PE-1000 Polyphonic Ensemble P SN 770767

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Waldorf Pulse 2 Analog Synthesizer

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Roland D-50 SN 835668

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ROLAND PARAPHONIC-505

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MOOG POLYMOOG Keyboard Model 280A

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Roland AIRA VT-3 REVIEW by RockON

Roland AIRA VT-3 REVIEW Part.1
Published on Feb 28, 2014 RockoNCompany·538 videos

"名器VT-1がキャラクターを一新してAIRAシリーズで復活。声でフロアを沸かせる­アグレッシブマシン!
〜AIRA Rock oN Lab.所長ACID渋谷による徹底レビュー!〜
http://www.miroc.co.jp/magazine/archives/40969"

Roland AIRA VT-3 REVIEW Part.2

Magnetic Moog


Published on Feb 27, 2014 unpromptedmusic·2 videos

"Jamming some Jarre on my Minimoog Model D. For science.

Chain: Minimoog into Apollo w/ UAD610, driven hard. AUX bus with UAD Space Echo. Strings coming out of a Yamaha CS-1." [CS1x]

1984 SIEL German Ad


via synthmuseum.de

WebSID Online Commodore 64 Synthesizer


You can find it here: http://www.igorski.nl/experiment/websid

It says it's for Chrome but it does appear to work in Safari on a Mac. You can use your computer keyboard to play it if you aren't on a mobile device.

Novation bass station Ⅱ make a cool bass ww


Published on Feb 13, 2014 hiroshi45rpm·13 videos

korg volca beats & EXsynth (android app) acid


Published on Feb 27, 2014 hiroshi45rpm·13 videos

via discchord

And a few more:

KORG Gadget Updated with Audiobus Support & More

iTunes: KORG Gadget - KORG INC.

"KORG Gadget version 1.0.2 (code name : Milpitas)

For beginners who want to start track making
• Newly added “Beginners Guide” (http://goo.gl/58cVMI)

For Professionals
• Audiobus support (iPad Air/iPad mini Retina recomended)
• Increased maximum bar length of clip from 8 bar to 16 bar
• Automation parameter edit support without real-time recording
• Arrange tracks
• Track number support
• Improved auto-naming function when creating a new song
• Improved drawing capability

Enhancement of Sequencer
• Auto scroll sequencer when dragging notes toward the edges of screen
• Easier to change note length at the right edge of screen
• You can now move and edit multiple notes together while maintaining their relative pitch
• Reduce to one action to access parameters such as bar length

Enhancement of 'Hybrid Design'
• Refined 'Hybrid Design' with UI/UX experts
• Optimized design with Function along with streamlined iOS 7 design
• Improved animation when loading a song
Increased Japanese

Enhancement of 'GadgetCloud'
• GadgetCloud website version open (www.korg.com/gadgetcloud)
• Display update date of top chart
• Activity tab support to show your activity. Notifications now inform you when your track is liked / you are followed, etc.
• You can now add tags when uploading to SoundCloud

Other small tweaks have been made to improve usability and stability."

Bernzilla Live EWI 2014


Published on Feb 28, 2014

"Having fun with my latest live setup, Q1 2014. Akai EWIUSB, Akai EWI4000s, Akai APC40, Akai EIE Pro, MacBook Pro with Live Suite (Loaded), iPad Air with Sunrizer, DynaSample XPression, Keith McMillen SoftStep triggering Omnisphere, Keith McMillen 12 Step (not used), Line 6 M13 Stompbox Modeler, Line 6 L3m StageSource Speaker. The Alto sax is XPression, Rhodes is from my SampleTank Free 51 Combi set, EWI4000s is also controlling Native Instruments the Mouth and the Finger."

Shock-HRz - Beautiful Disaster [Elektron, Korg, Akai & Yamaha Live Set]


Published on Feb 28, 2014 Shock-HRz·84 videos

"Select HD for a better experience!
PLEASE: IF YOU LIKE - THUMBS UP AND SUBSCRIBE! :)
Read description below for equipment details!

BEAUTIFUL DISASTER

Live performance by Shock-HRz

Equipment for this video:

Simone Ciacci a.k.a. "Storm 3003":
- Elektron Analog Four
- Korg Kaoss Pad 3
- Korg Kaossilator Pro

Gabriele Marini a.k.a. "ReD":
- Akai Miniak
- Yamaha RM1X
- Korg Volca Bass

Francesco Salvatici a.k.a. "4TeK":
- Korg Electribe MX
- Korg Mini-KP
- Korg Monotron
- Korg Monotron Duo

Check Out = "ALCATRAZ":
http://youtu.be/vm0pkCMpnuE"

Hidden places 01 the space under the sofa


Published on Feb 28, 2014 TheSineAssociation·40 videos

New Modular Granular Sampler Video


You can find a new video in this post. Looks like the previous video was pulled.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

1977



"First track created with my new to me Elektron Analogue Four , well 2nd track, I made a cool one and forgot to save it so I had to recreate it.

Instruments used : Analogue Four, Thats it!! bass drum hi-hats and synths were all done in the box and all of the effects .Also done in one take with no overdubbing, sort of a Live in my music room if you like

Feedback/comments welcome"

via Robert T Wilson on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Korg Electribe ER-1 Rhythm Synthesizer


Published on Feb 27, 2014 Ben Jarvis·2 videos

"I made a short demo video to sell my ER-1."

No sale info or listing number provided. Good demo though. Great little machine.

KORG ER-1s on eBay

Update: just realized it had MKII in the title.  This is obviously a first gen ER-1.

Quadrophonic Basics with Doepfer A100 system Part Three-Patch #2


Published on Feb 27, 2014 Raul's World of Synths·254 videos

"A continued exploration of a second quadraphonic sound patch with a Doepfer A-100 system. This patch involves the A174 joystick explored in a different series.
Sound and video by Raul Pena."

malekko wiard total acid boogie filter


Published on Feb 27, 2014 heodesalciphron·188 videos

all outs mixed
peaks, grids, ryk m185 sequencer

Roland Promars MRS-2 -- Comprehensive Overhaul Well Done


Published on Feb 27, 2014 LESINDES·154 videos

"Working excellently now -- after a comprehensive overhaul
although looking like a small pox surviver"

Pittsburgh Modular Coming to Control in New York


via Control Synthesizers and Electronic Devices on Facebook

"Next Tuesday March 4th from 6-8PM we welcome Pittsburgh Modular's Richard Nicol back to Control for a demo and discussion of all new/upcoming Pittsburgh modules and systems. Brews provided in ltd qty. We look forward to seeing you here."

The Daily Loops Project Open for Collaborators


via Los Sabios Duendes on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"The Daily Loops Project are looking for collaborators to produce loops of March! During this month I will be producing electric bass grooves (which is my main instrument) So I invite musicians around the world to program drum grooves for me I add my bass! The only restriction is that the pattern has at least 4 bars and sent lossabiosduendes@gmail.com in wav format. It can be created in hardware or software, and if there is a drummer in the group to record and send your groove and that would be great! Come and join the international community of creative exchange between composers! Greetings! Marcelo."

Analogue Solutions Leipzig-S Synthesizer

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"Analogue Solutions Leipzig-S Synthesizer with Sequencer for sale in excellent condition. Here's what it can do:"


Uploaded on May 1, 2011

"This beast of a synth represents the latest in Analogue Solutions' Leipzig line [2011] and incorporates a vast number of new features, most notably the 8-step on-board sequencer which can be synced and controlled in a vast number of innovative ways (midi, LFO, VCO, etc.)

This video serves as a first glimpse of the synth - yes, it's a teaser. The evolving sound uses the Leipzig's on-board step sequencer, however the pitch of the notes is controlled via MIDI. The sequencer can also be stepped manually via a MIDI keyboard.

Sequencer reset is handled via accent (or using heavy velocity on a MIDI note).

A beat was added to provide some context for the evolving bass line.

Details:

*Pure analogue voice and modulation circuitry.
*Fat Moog style filter.
*2 VCOs with Glide and Sub-VCOs.
*Osc Sync & Cross-Mod
*Plenty of modulation routing possibilities.
*Analogue step sequencer -- with plenty of clocking options.
*Audio input so can be used as a sound processor.
*Rugged steel/aluminium construction.
*MIDI In for software sequencer control.

Enjoy."

Yamaha EX5 SN DN01361 Synthesizer Workstation

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Vermona Kick Lancet Analog Bass Drum Synth

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Roland System 100 Model 101 Semi-Modular Analog Synth SN 541701

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Sequential Circuits Model 400 Drumtraks

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SN 06160 via this auction

SN 4103 via this auction

Yamaha AN1X

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FutureRetro Revolution V2 Analog Synth Synthesizer & Sequencer

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2nd one listed here.

Yamaha CS-50 Vintage Analog Synth

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Akai MPC-60 Vintage Sampler Sequencer OS 3.10e NEW BACKLIGHT

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