"One of the most innovative manufacturers of electronic devices in recent times ELEKTRON bring on the TSM2015 stage a much awaited novelty...
In a few days should finally starting the public beta, we're talking about OVERBRIDGE, the innovative software platform that can transform the Elektron Analog series (Analog4, Analog Keys and Analog Rytm) into real sound cards, with unprecedented integration between analog machines and computers.
To present Overbridge, we wanted the greatest endorser .. Ladies and Gentlemen .... DATALINE!"
"One possible application of the rs150 Sequential Switch is an arpeggiator. In this demonstration three oscillators are tuned to different intervals to form a chord. Each oscillator is inputed into the rs150. A clock/trigger/gate signal present at the rs150 clock input switches the current note. The rate of input to the clock input determines the arpeggio speed.
A similar example using one oscillator is demonstrated here [see this post]
In this example, every pitch/gate selects a different waveform and processing chain from the rs150."
This one obviously falls under guitar synth effects. I thought it was interesting enough to post at least once. Note this is not a vintage item.
Full auction description follows:
"The Great Divide combines classic analog octave division with proprietary Synth technology to create one of the best-sounding, most versatile octave units ever made! It features five independent voices that can be continuously blended for a limitless array of sounds, from classic stompbox octave division to multi-layered, supersonic Synth mayhem!
The Great Divide is 100% analog – the circuit tracks incoming audio and subdivides the waveforms to create lower notes at varying intervals. The lower voices are monophonic, but can sometimes be coaxed into tracking double-stops (say please!). The GD’s Upper Octave voice is a form of harmonic distortion that can track polyphonically with eerie precision and often unpredictable results (ring mod, anyone?).
By blending voices at various levels, an absolutely limitless variety of super-sick, super-FAT, super-sexy Synth and octave sounds can be created and deployed to beat your audiences’ booty into submission.
Make your guitar sound like a Bass; an Arp; a Harp; a Hammond – whatever. Make your Bass sound like a Moog; a Guitar; a Moog Guitar or an asteroid hitting the Earth’s atmosphere – you get the idea…
For even more tonal options, patch in an external pedal via the TRS effects loop and control it with the Great Divide! OR, use an expression pedal to control the GD’s output level for gorgeous Synth pad volume swells and other assorted mayhem.
WORDS SIMPLY CANNOT DESCRIBE THIS PEDAL – Watch the videos and see for yourself, but please note that these samples are just the tip of a Titanic-tanking iceberg of tone. Now –GO GET SOME!!!
CONTROLS
The Great Divide features the following controls:
Dry Level Fader
-1 Octave Level Fader
+1 Octave Level Fader
+1 Octave Envelope Switch (sort of like Synth resonance, or maybe a cosmic death-ray)
SUB Level Fader & Switch with 4 Selectable voices ( -1, -1.5, -2 or -2.6)
SYN Level Fader & Clock with 5 Selectable Voices (0, -1, -1.5, -2, -2.6)
SYN waveform switch w/4 options (Saw/Pulse, Chopped Saw/Pulse, Square, Modulated Square)
Cross-modulation option for -1 OCT (tracks SUB clock)
Raw clock option for SUB voice (think MASSIVE, vulgar square wave)
"This Moog sounds amazing, and is fully functional. It is 100% original, it has never been modified. This synth is in outstanding cosmetic condition, even the bottom is in great condition. The keys are white, straight, and play like new. It comes from a smoke free, pet free, clean environment. You won't find a better looking MG-1 unless you find a brand new one."
"Matt Sharp, singer for The Rentals, joins us for the next installment of Category 5 while on tour in support of Lost In Alphaville, the first Rentals LP in 15 years. Listen to Matt as he talks about being on the road, The Pleasure Principle and his affinity for vintage Moog Sources. Category 5 is a new interview series that derives its name from the cables used to enable modern digital communications.
"The 2nd installment of Category 5, our new interview series named after the cables used to enable modern digital communications ( i.e. we record the series via Skype & iPhone ) features Matt Sharp, the mastermind behind synth heavy alt-pop band The Rentals. Matt and the band are on tour in support of Lost In Alphaville, the first Rentals LP in 15 years. Dive into the mind of the former Weezer bass player as he ruminates on Gary Numan, vintage synths and The Pleasure Principle.
Tonight, June 5th, Moog Music and Goldenvoice are co-presenting The Rentals live at Los Angeles' original art deco theater, the El Rey. The Moog team will be at the show to celebrate with a Moog synth station, audible visuals and Moog swag.
Click here if you would like to purchase tickets to the event."
"Marking its 40th anniversary, Matthew Bourne on analogue synths, Franck Vigroux on electronics and video artist Antoine Schmitt radically re-work Kraftwerk’s seminal 1975 album, Radio-Activity."
"A quick snapshot of an idea in progress. Bedding in with Intellijel Shapeshifter and Disting's clocked delay. Using the wavetables to shift both timbre and apparent pitch. Shapeshifter's line is generated from sampled, quantised noise."
"Korg has released an app version of their massive M1 workstation on iPad! I start off exploring the basic sound design components before moving on to getting a very big sound using multiple voices in this Let's Play! If you enjoyed this please consider supporting this series by sponsoring them on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/discchord
"Buy it now! http://www.themaschinewarehouse.com/k...
All new VST /AU drum machine from Themaschinewarehouse.com
160 Kits (stereo and Multi-outs!)
12 drum pads per kit
2 layers per drum pad
12 Dirt Layers with pre and post trigger
808 sub layer on trap kits
ADSR control over each sound
Global reverb tune and level controls
individual pan and volume per pad
over $40k worth of sound sources captured
High quality analog drum machines run through boutique FX chains captured and sculpted for all new sounds never heard before.
Available this JUNE 2015!
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Rich Formidoni from Korg USA stopped by give us an overview of the KingKORG synthesizer.
KingKORG is a 61-key analog modeling synthesizer with powerful oscillators, an amazing array of modeled filters and three master effects sections. It also features a vacuum tube driver circuit, a CV/gate output jack and free Sound Librarian software for managing patches and programs."
"Original Sound Designer John Bowen Enlisted to Recreate Presets for Prophet-6 Factory Set
San Francisco, CA—June 5, 2015—Dave Smith Instruments is pleased to announce that its new Prophet-6 six-voice analog synthesizer features faithful recreations of the original factory sounds from its legendary 1970’s predecessor, the Prophet-5. To program the sounds, the company enlisted the talents of the original sound designer, John Bowen. Presets 411-458 on the new instrument correspond to presets 1-1 to 5-8 on the Prophet-5.
The Prophet-6 takes the best qualities of the Prophet-5 — true voltage-controlled oscillators, filters, and amplifiers — and adds enhancements the older instrument never had, such as stereo outputs, velocity and aftertouch sensitivity, dual digital effects, a high-pass filter, a polyphonic step sequencer, an arpeggiator, and of course, MIDI. It is targeted at musicians looking for authentic, vintage analog tone with the reliability and convenience of modern technology.
John Bowen was Sequential Circuits’ original Product Specialist. He created the majority of factory sounds and sequences shipped with the Prophet 5, Prophet 10, Prophet T-8, Prophet VS, and other Sequential products. An acclaimed synth designer in his own right, Bowen’s pedigree includes instruments for Moog, Sequential Circuits, Yamaha, Korg, Creamware, and his own company, Zarg Music.
Describing the genesis of the project, Bowen said, “When Dave first revealed the Prophet-6, I was curious to see if I could recreate the original factory presets I did for the Prophet-5, and asked if he’d like me to try. When I received the synth, I was impressed with the additional functions available. Dave’s enhancement to my original Poly Mod design adds bi-polar control signals and allows for even more flexibility. And having a high-pass filter allows you to create sounds unattainable on the original Prophet-5. I was happy to find that I was able to accurately recreate the bulk of my presets.” Added Bowen: “In fact, it was great to be able to spice up some of them a bit with the new FX section — which I think is an essential feature in today’s market. I congratulate Dave on creating a very impressive synth!”
As Dave Smith put it, “Bringing the classic Prophet-5 presets back to life on the Prophet-6 was a great way to connect our past with our present. The fact that John was able to duplicate his old sounds so well is a testament to the sonic integrity of the new instrument.” Added Smith: “It’s not often that you get an opportunity to improve on a past achievement — especially one as influential as the Prophet-5, which totally changed the musical landscape of the time. Creating the Prophet-6 has been every bit as satisfying. ”
The Prophet-6 is available now with a MAP of $2799."
"This is the final version of my digital VCO for modular synthesizer I am building.The VCO is double, but mixing waves takes place on the programming level. Blue displays showing the corresponding wave bank, red - the LFO bank, and green (not demonstrated) phase shifting. Lower yellow switch turns on the LFO, the upper one synchronizes switching of both banks. The VCO have been built using Xmega256A3U with 32MHz clock and it's DAC output."
Note this is the first Skrodzevicz post on the site. You can see Skrodzevicz printed on the board. Not sure if this is a one off or will be available in some form (build notes, DIY, or completed modules). I reached out to mas2477 and will post back if I hear back.
Tune Global FX
Reverb, Delay, Distortion EQ, Autopan
SHARE
Save your session
Record your mix and Share it via email
Share loop with other audio app with audio paste.
FEATURES
-3 synchronised loopers
-independant record length (1, 2, 4 bars and free) for each looper
-independant direction and speed (0.25, 0.5, 1, 2) for each looper
-one low pass filter for each looper
-volume and pan for each looper
-3 send effects: Reverb, Delay, Distortion
-2 Master effects: EQ, Autopan
-Audio input and resample (pre/ post effects)
-adjustable gain
-adjustable loop points per sample (trim)
-adjustable count in ('record in 2 steps, 4 steps, or immediately)
-Audio paste
-Audiobus
-global performance recorder"
"One of the most powerful analogue synths to make it to actual commercial production, the Alesis Andromeda A6 is a dream come true for vast, gorgeous analogue sound. This one is serial number A6003020800109, and came from a now shuttered private recording studio.
The synth tunes up completely, with all 16 voices passing the calibration procedure. Additionally, we tested all LEDs, buttons, and the MIDI ports to be certain that it is in fine working order indeed. This is a stable and nice example of the A6, booting OS 1.40.12. We unfortunately do not have the box or manual for this guy, but it is in very good physical condition."
"This Roland Jupiter 8 is in very good condition. There are a few minor scratches but other than that it is in excellent working order. The synth is in original condition, has no midi modification. The synth still works and sounds as fantastic as it did 35 years ago."
Published on Jun 5, 2015 The Tuesday Night Machines
"After what felt like forever, VLK and I finally met for another Eurorack jam session again :)...
Audio gear used:
VLK: Eurorack with Medic Modules Cranial Saw, Synthtech OTA VCF, Z8000, Pittsburgh Generator, TipTop HiHats, Plague Bearer, Thonk Spring Reverb, Jomox T-Resonator 2, etc.
Me: LepLoop and Eurorack with Stepper Acid, Klangbau Spring Reverb, Klangbau XR-VCO, Intellijel Dixie, Anti-Oscillator, Triggerman, uScale, Turing Machine, etc.
Filmed with a GoPro Hero 4 Silver.
If you've read this far, post a comment with the word "Fassbrause" in it :D"
"A drum machine / step sequencer prototype based on the teensy 3.1 microcontroller development system. It is very basic and currently uses static samples. It's based on the teensy audio libary (http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/td_libs_Audio.html). 74HC595 shiftregisters are used to control the LEDs and 74HC165 shiftregisters to access the switches."
True Survivor - Kung Fury - 8 bit Remix SidTracker64
Published on Apr 23, 2015 - 88,019 views
SidTracker 64 quick view at Musikmesse 2015
Published on Apr 16, 2015 SidTracker 64
"Next time we'll probably pay for a booth."
"Available in appstore very soon!
SidTracker64 is the ultimate chiptune production package tool for the iPad. It emulates the SID sound chip from the dominating home computer of the 80s - The Commodore 64.
Get started immediately with the bundled songs and sounds in various styles, from old skool bleeps n blips to new school with multi speed and advanced table editing. Explore, remix and make new songs based on the old classics c64 game tracks “Commando” by Rob Hubbard or “Blood Money” by Fredrik Segerfalk, and the brand new youtube remix hit of the “True Survivor” Kung Fury soundtrack, all included in the app.
SidTracker64 is a retro-style music creation tool and synthesizer combined with modern features such as midi keyboard and controller input, Audiobus 2 and Inter App Audio for recording in your favourite DAW-app. Midi clock in lets you sync to other apps and hardware drum machines and synthesizers, such as the Elektron Analog Four.
SidTracker 64 can be used for live looping, making complete songs, and the minimum latency makes it suitable for live use. Export your music to Dropbox and e-mail as audio or .sid and even .prg files which you can run on a real Commodore 64.
Editing is based on hands on touch interaction or midi input instead of the hardcore style of direct data editing. Record live to a metronome or input notes step-style. Real SID-composing has never been simpler and more fun!
Important: Drumatoxin is NOT part of Wusik Station V8 Bundle/Full version. You need to purchase from Artvera's site, using the link above.
The great thing about the new Wusik Station V8 Poly Wavesequencer is that sounds overlap now, instead of ping-ponging from one sound to another. This is great specially for drum sounds such as the Drumatoxin ones."
"Erica Synths SEQUENTIAL SWITCH CV GENERATOR is an expansion module for the Sequential Switch that turns a sequential switch into powerful, feature-rich 8 step sequencer for eurorack modular systems."
