MATRIXSYNTH: Wednesday, April 22, 2015


Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Waldorf Microwave XT 30 Voice SN 930727564

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

DWAGMIMS: The Mixer! & VCA


Published on Apr 22, 2015 theonetrueaen

"Your Old Pal Aen takes you through the basics of the Pittsburgh Modular Mixer! WOW!"

DWAGMIMS: VCA

Published on Apr 22, 2015

"Your Old Pal Aen shows you the basics of the Voltage Controlled Amplifier!"

All parts here.

modular + flang hoax test


Published on Apr 22, 2015 SunFallsMusic

"Processing eurorack modular synth with Electro Harmonix Flanger Hoax (on insert channel of outboard mixer).
Lotsa fun. Intense sound mangler. Just going thru the paces."

Electro Harmonix Flanger Hoax on eBay

Octatrack Drunken Disco


Published on Apr 22, 2015 Jacques Mongrel

"A couple of beers later ..."

Yamaha CS-10 Analog Synthesizer Demo


Published on Apr 22, 2015 perfectcircuitaudio

"This video is intended to demonstrate the sound and synthesis capabilities of the Yamaha CS-10 Monophonic Analog Synthesizer."

http://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/
Perfect Circuit Audio on eBay

The EKDAHL POLYGAMIST by KNAS RARE SYNTHESIZER

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"We believe there are only around 53 of these units ever built... The duo phonic ribbon is a blast. The ADSR times are ridiculous."

Rare Ekdahl Polygamist up for sale/auction. Discontinued back in May of 2014, you don't see these come up too often. A search on Polygamist here on MATRIXSYNTH will bring up previous posts including recent video demos.

Roland Jupiter-8 SN 222470

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

6U Eurorack analog modular synthesizer system w/ walnut case

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"Items/Modules included (w/ new retail prices):
Custom, hand-built walnut case w/ protective oil finish $200
Mutable Instruments Yarns $359
Intellijel Dixie II $220
TipTop Audio Z3000 mk2 $245
Intellijel Cylonix Shapeshifter $529
Pittsburgh Modular Mixer $79
Synthesis Technology E440 Discrete OTA Filter $299
XAOC Devices Moskwa sequencer $340
Pittsburgh Modular multiple $29
Make Noise Maths (Newest version) $290
Intellijel Korgasmatron II Dual Filter $390
Intellijel Dual ADSR $220
Intellijel uVCA II $155
2 sets of TipTop Audio 84 hp rails $70
TipTop Audio uzeus power unit w/ power supply $105
TipTop Audio flying busboard spare cable $10
Assortment of Ad Infinitum patch cables (various lengths) $36

TOTAL RETAIL PRICE = $3576"

Paia 2700 system walk through


Published on Apr 22, 2015 orbitalgunob8

"Module identification and audio demonstration of 1972 Paia 2700 dual voice system. With a simple VCO to VCA patch, I demonstrate low and high ends and frequency in pulse, triangle and ramp waveforms."

Befaco Extends Workshops in Japan


via Befaco:

"Befaco has extended deadline for their workshops in Japan.

Big thanks to Jfom organization for the good amount of suscriptors they got so far!

Although Tokyo one is almost fully booked (if interested please contact us the soonest) , there are still a few spots available for Kyoto workshop.

Dates and time are:

Tokyo: May 16-17 10:00 AM – 17:00 PM

Kyoto: May 23-24 10:00 AM – 17:00 PM

Remember that workshop has no fee, you only pay for the modules you build!

Spring reverb …………………(23750 ¥)
Even VCO ……………………(22850 ¥)
BF22 VCF……………………..(23750¥)
VC ADSR………………………(20100 ¥)
Instrument Interface………..(21000 ¥)
Output module……………….. (11875 ¥)
Mixer………………………………(9135 ¥)
Hexa VCA………………………(25580 ¥)
power bus (+ power supply) ……(14625 ¥)
Power bus…………………………(9135 ¥)
Dual Atenuverter………………(10050¥)
Joysitck controller……………. (18275 ¥)
Sampling modulator……………. (18275 ¥)

+info

http://www.befaco.org/3009-2/
http://tfom.info/DIY_workshop.html"

Pink Noise Clock


Published on Apr 22, 2015 Jam Sessions

"Pink noise from the MS-20 through sample and hold controlled by MS-20 LFO as a clock for the Dark Time with random output for the VCF's of the Dark Energy 2 and MS-20."

The Fodder, The SOB And The Pretentious Ghost Note


Published on Apr 22, 2015 John L Rice

"More experimentation with my newly revised/brought back to life eurorack modular briefcase.

modules include:
LepLoop Cassa
Synthrotek MST Mixer, VC LFO, Dual VCA and EKO
Synth Tech E355
The Harvestman Polivoks VCF
Division 6 Mattson SQ816

Also
Alesis NanoPiano synth
TC Electronic Hall Of Fame reverb pedal
Mackie 402-VLZ3 mixer"

Expert Sleepers FH-1 and Launchpad Mini


Published on Apr 22, 2015 Expert Sleepers

http://expert-sleepers.co.uk/fh1.html
http://novationmusic.com

Cwejman INS-2MX operation and patch examples


Published on Apr 22, 2015 bigcitymusic

http://bigcitymusic.com/

"Patch notes and instructions for the Cwejman INS-2MX Dual Insert VCA.

00:00:
To operate the INS-2MX as a standard VCA:
Patch a signal into the VCA I/P input.
The MIX LEVEL potentiometer controls the level of this signal at the MIX output.
Patch a control voltage (gate, envelope, LFO) or audio signal into the VCA1 LEVEL CV input to automate the level of the signal inserted to VCA I/P.

00:39
To operate the INS 2-MX as an insert VCA:
1. Patch a signal into the VCA I/P input of the INS-2MX.
2. Patch that signal from the SEND output of the INS-2MX into another module.
3. Patch the output of the module from the step 2 into the RETURN input of the INS-2MX.
4. The 'dry' and 'wet' signal are accessible from the MIX output of
the INS 2-MX.
5. The MIX potentiometer controls the blend of the VCA and inserted signal. When the MIX potentiometer is set to VCA the signal output at MIX is the signal present at the VCA I/P. When the MIX potentiometer is set to INSERT the signal output of MIX is the signal present at the RETURN input of the INS-2MX. When the MIX potentiometer is set in the middle, a mix of the VCA I/P and RETURN inputs is present at the MIX output.
6. Patch a control voltage or audio signal into the Mix LEVEL CV
input to automate the blend of VCA or INSERT signal.

The first section of this video (00:00) demonstrates how to use the
INS-2MX as a standard VCA. An oscillator is routed into the VCA I/P input and an envelope is routed into the VCA CV input.

The section section of this video (00:39) takes the output from the
first example, routes it into the second VCA I/P and then sends the signal into a reverb module. The reverb module output is returned into the INS-2MX for mixing."

1972 Moog Minimoog Model D + Kenton ProSolo MkII + Ableton Live Arpeggiator

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
Published on Mar 30, 2015 turunturun

"Here we have a 1972 Minimoog Model D being sequenced by Ableton Live 9's arpeggiator on a Macbook Air. I am running MIDI out of the Air through a M-Audio Midisport Uno into a Kenton ProSolo MkII which is handling MIDI-to-CV conversion to control the Model D."


SN 4704 via this auction

"Up for sale is a 1973 (or possibly 1974) Minimoog Model D serial #4704 , with Kenton ProSolo MkII and cables.

Here you can see and hear this actual Model D in action, being controlled by the Kenton, which is getting MIDI from a Macbook Air (not included in auction):

What can be said that hasn't already been said about this beauty of a musical instrument? I am literally cringing at the fact that I am considering selling this. I am uncertain the exact year, but it was almost certainly manufactured in 1973 or 1974. (At the start of 1972 the serials were 1000, at the start of 1975 they were on 6500 so 4704 is probably 73 or 74 I'm guessing.)

It is in fantastic condition, with the usual nicks, dings and scratches of a 40 year old instrument that has been through the war, and lived to tell the stories.

It is functioning perfectly to the best of my knowledge. I purchased it 6 years ago from a gentleman who owned it for a couple decades and it has lived the entire time since then in my non-smoking, non-food/drink, non-pet high-rise condo project studio.

All knobs, switches, jacks, and wheels function as expected with no audible or tactile scratches, rubbing, or other weirdness. I have seen others describe theirs as "could probably use new key bushings". I presume that means that keys "clack" if you bottom them out when hitting them hard. Mine doesn't do that. Each key feels easy to press but cushioned when bottomed out. I tuned it to reference pitch across its range per the instructions in the manual about 3 years ago and it was still spot on when I checked it a few days ago.

The caveats:
1) The original two prong power cord was replaced with a three prong grounded cord at some point. I build guitar amps, and while inspecting the guts of this I checked out the conversion job and it looks professionally and correctly done.
2) While inspecting the guts, I noticed that someone manually soldered individual jumper wires from each of the modular circuit board connections to the correct and corresponding socket plug terminal. I presume this was originally done because the physical design of the electronics was done in such a way as to allow the boards to shift slightly if the case is stressed and this could cause electrical continuity to be broken between the cards and the sockets. This was presumably done to increase the reliability of the synth, and seeing as how it involved soldering about 150 1/2" long wires from 150 card contacts to 150 socket contacts, someone spent a significant amount of patience to complete this. Seeing as how the work looks extremely tidy and well-executed, I have to believe a professional completed the work. It should be noted that I believe this means that the electronics cannot be fully removed from the wood case anymore because the soldered jumpers connect hardwired keyboard components to the circuit boards. I didn't exhaustively investigate it, but I concluded this is likely the case. In 6 years of owning it however, I have never needed or desired to remove it from the case. Just wanted to alert any potential buyers to this however.

And now for the MIDI: After I bought this synth, I realized that I had to have a MIDI interface for it because I am not a good enough keyboard player to make anything interesting happen. So my research suggested the Kenton ProSolo MkII was the way to go. It works like a charm and has been configured to control the S-Trig (note-on/note-off), Oscillator (pitch), and Filter (frequency). The sale will include the appropriate cables to connect the 1/8" outs on the Kenton for both the special S-Trig plug, and the standard 1/4" Oscillator input. If you want to control the filter then you just need any old 1/8" to 1/4" TS-plug cable."

PPG Wave 2.3 Vintage Wavetable Synthesizer Serviced with New Display

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

Ensoniq Fizmo Transwave Synthesizer with Regulator Fix

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

The seller has a second one listed here.

Korg Prophecy SPP-1 Mono Lead Synth with Original Gig Bag

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.


via this auction

Buchla 208 / 259 patch


Published on Apr 22, 2015 peff .com

"a little weaseling around"

coco regit3


Published on Apr 22, 2015 koze pz

"Recapturing audio from the previous video. The idea was to chop it up via modulation but I liked this vibe. Better not watch this but give it a listen. Thanks!"

Tiptop Bat filter and Dragonfly Delay ambiant patch


Published on Apr 22, 2015 Tiptop .Audio

"Circadian Rhythms plays all the sounds, Z3000 and Cwajmen MMF doing high pitch note, Tiptop drums mixed through Z-DSP running Bat Filter and another Z-DSP running Stereo delay."

LittleBits Explorations by Experimentalsynth.com

LittleBits + Koushion + Ableton

Published on Apr 22, 2015 experimentalsynth

Three videos by www.experimentalsynth.com

"Connecting LittleBits to the larger world of audio gear generated some surprisingly musical results. With an external sequencer like Koushion driving it, you have both hands free for knobs and switches. With some creative patching and a little extra gear, it was easy to make a highly synchronized music production environment.

Ableton provided the master MIDI clock for the Koushion step sequencer app (connected to the iMac by an iConnectMIDI2+). This gave a quick interactive composition user interface, and the trigger from the LittleBits MIDI Module was used to clock the Micro Sequencer Module controlling the Filter Module’s cutoff frequency.

The LittleBits system is the only audio source in this video. Its audio output was run into Ableton for effects processing. Since Ableton’s tempo-based effects were synced to the same clock as Koushion and the LittleBits Micro Sequencer, complex, yet cohesive sounds are easy to create, and sound great.

Learn more at www.experimentalsynth.com"

LittleBits + DSI Pro 2 :: CV Applications

Published on Apr 22, 2015

"The LittleBits CV Module’s Control Voltage input and output allows LittleBits systems to modulate and be modulated by a world of electronic music equipment. Everything from large modular synthesizers to new small analog synths, even some effects pedals are fair game.

In these examples a Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 is used. The Pro 2 is a Control Voltage powerhouse, with four assignable CV ins and outs (8 total) making it the perfect test rig to push the LittleBits farther into modular synth territory."

LittleBits + Moog Voyager + CP-251 :: CV Applications

Published on Apr 22, 2015

"Combine a LittleBits Micro Sequencer, CV and Power module and you have a fun, low cost CV Step Sequencer. It can be used with LittleBits equipment, or can enhance other CV synth systems. Here are a few examples of the possibilities when used with a Moog voyager and CP-251 Control Voltage Processor."

Macumbista Benjolin Circuit-Bent Noise Synthesizer Rob Hordijk Design

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"The Benjolin is a standalone synthesizer designed by Rob Hordijk from the Netherlands. It contains two oscillators (one LFO and one VCO), a voltage controlled filter and a circuit called a “Rungler”, which allows chaotic cross-modulation possibilities between the different parts of the circuit. Hordijk refers to the Benjolin as a circuit which has been “bent by design.”

These hand-made Macumbista Benjolins have been further customized with a patchbay, which can be used to interface with other modular synthesizers or to setup further control voltage feedback systems within the Benjolin itself, attenuators on the three control voltage input and LEDs displaying the internal state of the Rungler. This particular Benjolin has BLUE CV/audio output banana jacks and YELLOW CV input banana jacks. The BLACK banana jack is wired through the volume knob to a 6.33mm (1/4") Neutrik output jack on the back.

You can watch a short demo of two of these Benjolins in action here: http://vimeo.com/70111383 [posted here]

The patchbay of these Benjolins has banana jack connections for the square and triangle waveforms of each of the two oscillators, the Pulse Width Modulation output of the two oscillators, the Rungler output, the XOR (exclusive/or) logic operation of the two oscillators and the output of the filter.

There are also banana jack control voltage inputs with attenuators for the frequency of each of the two oscillators and the filter cutoff frequency. The layout of the panel is designed to be both intuitive and playable (unlike many EuroRack modules, for example…). And finally, the three output bits of the Rungler have been visualized with red, green and blue LEDs.

All Benjolins use a Neutrik 6.3mm (1/4″) output jack, an additional GROUND banana jack to interface with other modular systems and a 12 VAC “wall wart” power supply (mainland European and North American versions available).

I have been personally producing these hand-crafted Benjolins for the last two years under licensed agreement with Rob Hordijk. You can see more about them on my website.

You can find more detailed information about the Benjolin, and about the Rungler function in particular, here."

Musique dans l'ère numérique


Musique dans l'ère numérique from Giorgio Sancristoforo on Vimeo.

"In this video the Altair 8800 is used as a generator and controller.
The RAM is dumped out to the serial port with the aid of an assembly (player) program loaded into pROM.
The data comes out at 9600 Baud N81and it is interpreted by 8 oscillators that set their frequency accordingly.
The sense switches OR the data so note can be shifted and set at different intervals.
Sound programming on MaxMSP, Altair Programming with WS editor and ASM assembler.

The data in RAM can be recorded using an handy converter for Max, let be degraded by turning off/on the computer, or play back the true random junk that pop ups in RAM whenever the Altair is turned on.

Interesting whole tone nuances in some points."

Roland MC-505 Groovebox Circuit Bent with Blue LED's!!


Published on Apr 22, 2015 SynthgodXXX

"Roland MC-505 Groovebox Circuit Bent with Blue LED's!!
100% NO TALKING!!! Just pure Roland MC-505!!

The FANTASTIC Roland MC-505 Groovebox at play! This one has been Circuit Bent and Modified by the world famous glitchscience!!!! Check him out on Ebay, that's where I found him, he is serious about gear and tweaking it, so hit him up for any cool mod's on your MC-505! Especially if your LCD on your MC-505 is bad, he can get you a few in different colors! These are just a few of the Psy Trance preset patterns & functions. Sorry, no bending here, just a quick demo of this unit showing off it's Retro-Futuristic dance sound!

Recorded with no effects into Ableton Live 9

Thank you for watching!"

Roland Juno-60 with Case & MD-8 MIDI/DCB Interface

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"The keyboard is in great condition, has been used in my studio for the last 10 years. All the pots and faders are in full working order and crackle free. It was serviced about a year ago and had the internal memory battery replaced. There are a couple of minor cosmetic scratches and dinks which I have shown in the photos but otherwise it's in perfect condition.

The standard unit does not have MIDI connectors but uses DCB as its control protocol. I am also including my Roland MD-8 MIDI/DCB interface - this means that you can control it with MIDI or use it to control other MIDI devices. It's an invaluable box as it makes the Juno-60 completely MIDI compatible! The MD-8 is in full working order but does have some cosmetic damage, again shown in the photos. It's damage because I made a couple of holes in the side to mount it in a rack. Comes with a 1M DCB cable to connect the MD-8 to the Juno-60."

Moog Taurus 1

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

TR-505 / MBase / Volca Bass / Volca Beats / MB 33 II


Published on Apr 22, 2015 Yunneck

Playing The Phonogene by Todd Barton



"The first few seconds of this track is the live sample of some random stuff from a Malekko Megawave. What follows is live knob twiddling of both the Phonogene and Borg II filter."

New Critter & Guitari Septavox for Third Man Records


Published on Apr 10, 2015 OfficialTMR

"Critter & Guitari are makers of amazingly enjoyable audio machines. We have long been enamored with their Pocket Piano, so when the opportunity arose to have our very own Critter & Guitari instrument, we leapt at the chance. In the world now exists an instrument and amplifier designed specifically for Third Man Records - a 3-octave keyboard synthesizer "Septavox" and a 3-knobbed "Terz" Amplifier, both made in the U.S.A. The sounds and tones of the instruments were selected specifically for us, and of course, they come in black and yellow. These are not only instruments of enjoyment, these are instruments for professionals as well. Critter & Guitari designs its products with the notion in mind that they should please anyone of any age and any musical skill level, and the Septavox and Terz are no exception. We will have a Critter & Guitari demonstration table set up at Record Store Day, April 18th 2015 with their resident wizards ready and waiting to show you the instruments in all their glory."


"The Septavox synthesizer, designed specifically for Third Man Records, has 41 keys, 7 modes, 7 tones. One button selects the synth mode, and one button selects the tone. Each button has a LED indicating the setting. With the seven modes and seven tones there are 49 possible sound settings, each one easily remembered as two color combinations: red and yellow, blue and white, and so on:

All metal (aluminum) powder coated enclosure: 18.875" x 3.5" x 2.125" (length, width, height (including knobs)
Available colors: Matte Black enclosure, yellow knobs with black pointers; Yellow enclosure, black knobs with yellow pointers
Weight: 2.0 lbs (no batteries)
3W speaker (3" diameter)
41 keys (~3.5 octaves)
1/4" monophonic output jack
MIDI In & Out Jacks
Four control knobs: Parameter Knob 1, Parameter Knob 1, Tuning, Volume
Seven Modes (LED indicates mode): Vibrato, Slide, Two-Octave Arpeggiator, Swell, Octave Cascade, Slicer, Pipe Glide
Seven Tones (LED indicates tone): Dirty Sine, Sine, Electric Organ, Square Wave, Sawtooth, Dirty Square, Computer

Power:
Ships with power supply: 9VDC, 1.0 Amps, center-positive polarity tip
Can also be powered from 4 'AA' batteries
Manufactured in USA

Includes 1 year limited warranty"

BugBrand SpringTime FirstDemo



"Quick & rough demo of a new machine"

Hard Mod Electronics Complex Two Voice Patch


Just a complex two voice patch from Hard Mod Electronics on Vimeo.

"This is a true complex 2 voice patch. Severeal modulation, i used a midimplant to control the system with my monomachine. Basically all modules are in action except the 2 VCS&H and the quantizer. The trick of this patch is that each joystick are controlling the filter frequency of the voices, obviusly if you would dramatic playing the joystick the sound would be very inestable -but this is not bad-."

Musikmesse 2015 Hypersynth Xenophone Analog Synthesizer (deutsch)


Published on Apr 22, 2015 MusicStoreTV

"Die Neuheiten der Musikmesse 2015: Xenophone - Ein fantastisch klingender Analogsynthesizer, vorgestellt von Steve Baltes."

Musikmesse 2015 Vermona 14 Analog Synthesizer (deutsch)


Published on Apr 22, 2015 MusicStoreTV

Some audio demos throughout.

"Die Neuheiten der Musikmesse 2015: Der "14" ist ein echtes analoges Synthesizer-Schmuckstück von Vermona."

Musikmesse 2015 Soulsby Atmegatron Synthesizer Odytron Update (english)


Published on Apr 22, 2015 MusicStoreTV

"News from Musikmesse 2015: Mr. Soulsby himself shows the new features for the Atmegatron."

ARP AXXE Restoration (Part 3) - Troubleshooting Sample & Hold, Portamento, CV Memory circuits


Published on Apr 22, 2015 GOLT !

"How to troubleshoot the Sample and Hold, Portamento and CV Memory circuits in the ARP Axxe. Including an explanation of how the circuits work."

All parts here.

KOMA Elektronik: 3 Demo Patches from Musikmesse 2015


Published on Apr 22, 2015 KOMA Elektronik

"Here are three of the many patches we made at our booth during Musikmesse 2015. The heart of it all is our new Komplex Sequencer with the RH301 acting as the master clock. The Korg Volca Beats provides the drums while 6U of eurorack and a Korg MS10 provide the synth lines. There is additional processing from our BD101 and FT201 pedals."

Doepfer - Dark Time


Published on Apr 22, 2015 thisisprisma

"Random CV into piston honda and audio filtered by micro hadron collider plus a bit of delay from echophon"

POLYGAMIST LOVE 9


Published on Apr 22, 2015 Smokey Quartz

"In this video we light a bunch of incense and play with the Ekdahl Polygamist. Things get smokey. It starts pretty droney before getting wild, then mellow, then crazy, then annoying… so many emotions from the Polygamist! It's been talking to us! Am I just paranoid?"

MoogerFoogerMF-107 MS-20Sound0422


Published on Apr 22, 2015 ryouichi harada

Elka Synthex at Musikmesse 2015


Published on Apr 22, 2015 keyboardmag1

"Paul Kevin Wiffen, who aims to bring back the Elka Synthex, demonstrates a vintage model. We apologize for the low volume when he's speaking."

Elka Synthex at Musikmesse 2015 2 of 2

Published on Apr 24, 2015 keyboardmag1

"Paul Kevin Wiffen talks about the unique features and sound of the Elka Synthex, explaining why he prefers it to other famous polysynths."

MESSE 2015: Waldorf Attack For iPad - Sings


Published on Apr 22, 2015 sonicstate

"MESSE 2015: Waldorf Attack For iPad - Sings New version available soon"
PREVIOUS PAGE NEXT PAGE HOME


Patch n Tweak
Switched On Make Synthesizer Evolution Vintage Synthesizers Creating Sound Fundlementals of Synthesizer Programming Kraftwerk

© Matrixsynth - All posts are presented here for informative, historical and educative purposes as applicable within fair use.
MATRIXSYNTH is supported by affiliate links that use cookies to track clickthroughs and sales. See the privacy policy for details.
MATRIXSYNTH - EVERYTHING SYNTH