New midiLFOs - midi modulation toy for iPad

iTunes: midiLFOs - midi modulation toy - Arthur Kerns

"midiLFOs is a MIDI controller app that sends modulation control data to other music apps and external synthesizers. It consists of four independent LFOs that are used to send 7 bit MIDI CC messages in repeating Low Frequency Oscillating patterns. The LFOs can be the various standard shapes (sine, saw, triangle, square, sample and hold) but can also modulate each others amplitude and rate to create even more interesting shapes.

midiLFOs does not make music or sound by itself, it controls other MIDI capable synth apps and devices in your studio. You can use it to modulate the filter cutoff frequency of your favorite synth app, the pan position of the hi hats in a drum machine app, the feedback amount of a delay effect, or the pitch of an external hardware synthesizer. Or you can do all four at the same time.

midiLFOs features:
- Four independent LFOs that send 7-bit MIDI CCs
- Easily configure CoreMIDI port, channel, CC# per LFO
- Easily adjust shape, rate, offset, lag per LFO
- Modulate the rate and amount of an LFO using other LFOs
- Sync LFOs to MIDI clock
- Map trigger, LFO rate, and modulation amount values to incoming MIDI
Designed to be easy to configure and use, midiLFOs gives you a quick to configure and easy to use MIDI LFO controller toy with some nice extra features that also make it a useful pro music studio tool."

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Demo: Hear Reon Driftbox-R in action (@obrienmedia)

Published on Jul 9, 2015 Patrick OBrien

"Here's a playing demo of the REON Driftbox R Limited Analog Monosynth, showing a mix of knobs and switches. This is Roland's new analog synthesizer, officially released in July 2015 without fanfare. This synth is an updated version of the original REON DriftBox, except it has Aira green coloring."

Follow-up to this post.

One Small Step

Published on Jul 9, 2015 Oren Levy

"Eurorack with Prophet patch"

Buchla 200e Synthesizer System for Sale

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"All 200e modules have the latest firmware. The system includes the 12U folding boat and power supply. The 159e needs some wavetables added back in but I'll include the Buchla firmware card to handle that and all future upgrade needs.

This system is priced at aprox $18000USD/$21000CND new value. Get it here for much less.
The list of modules in this amazing system includes:
161e Complex Waveform Generator
259e Twisted Waveform Generator
296e Spectral Processor
291e Triple Morphing Filter
250e Arbitrary Function Generator
266e Source of Uncertainty
281e Quad Function Generator
285e Frequency Shifter/Balanced Modulator
292e Quad Dynamics Manager
257r Voltage Processor
201e-12 Boat"

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Doepfer A136 Distortion/Waveshaper Basics

Published on Jul 9, 2015 Raul's World of Synths

"A short overview of the features and Controls on the Doepfer A136 Distortion/Waveshaper. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

SNAZZY FX /modular theme WITH ARTURIA BEATSTEP PRO .

Published on Jul 9, 2015 snazelle

"All sounds from modular
Arturia beatstep pro controlling everything

Main modules

"Squelchy sound = snazzy fx ardcore 2 vco plus snazzy fx tidal wave as Vcf and waveshaper )

2nd synth = Bubblesound vco and Bubblesound dual sem Vcf

Drums = snazzy fx ardcore 1 running FAC drums
With clock being synced to Arturia coming from snazzy fx telephone game


Blue lantern kick
Tiptop hi hat
4ms noise swash into dual sem Vcf

All effects = snazzy fx wow and flutter delay module"

Slight Front Panel Design Revision for new Roland System 500 Modules? - Summer NAMM 2015 Pics

flickr set by Pete Brown

Pic of the new Roland 500 series eurorack modules (enclave case).  This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child. The difference is subtle but there.  If you are wondering what the difference is, compare the sides to the originals here (you can also see them in the videos here and here) then come back. Don't read further below if you want to see if you can spot the difference yourself.

OK, if you are stumped, it's the lines on the edges of the modules. The original design in the previous posts did not have them.

Below is an image of the upcoming Roland JD-Xa flagship synth also at this year's Summer NAMM.

Yamaha Reface CS - Summer NAMM 2015

Published on Jul 9, 2015 Sound On Sound magazine

"Analog modelling synth"

Yamaha Reface YC - Summer NAMM 2015

Published on Jul 9, 2015 Sound On Sound magazine

"Mobile Combo Organ"

Matrix 12 Improvs through Eventide Space

Published on Jul 9, 2015 zibbybone

"Last week, someone asked about purchasing my Matrix 12. So I got it off the top tier to take photos. While I had it down, I thought I'd dig into some of its unique programming ability (EGs controlling LFO speed and such). You'll probably want to use headphones on this video - I've had some complaints about clipping in other vidz, so the audio is a little lower. I might make another video before putting it back on the rack - so much easier to program when it's down right in front of you. Enjoy!"

Controller Clinic: DIY MIDI Controllers

Published on Jul 9, 2015 KM Productions

"In this episode we take a look at all of the hand crafted DIY MIDI Controllers Kyle has made so far and what unique cases he used.

*Special Thanks to Toby Hendricks aka Otem Relik (https://www.youtube.com/otemrellik) he helped out a ton with providing base code/sketches for these.

All controllers use a Teensy 2.0 Board: http://amzn.to/1TotKRX

Wood Controller uses an Arduino Leonardo Board: http://amzn.to/1gqGdGu

3D Printing done by Justin Koch: Send your 3D Printing Inquiries to justinkoch@gmail.com

Sign up to receive these videos and free soundpacks straight to your inbox every week:
http://www.kmprodj.com/djproducer-res...

Video Credit: Alex Medvick"

Roland Jupiter 6 Synthesizer SN 514862

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YAMAHA CS-01 II

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All Telemark - every sound

"Every sound on this was made using only the amazing Analogue Solutions Telemark analogue synths.
All layered a track at a time in a DAW.
Written and produced by supagswift.blogspot.ca
Telemark available from AS analoguesolutions.com"

Ensoniq SQ 80 Groove Performance

Published on Jul 9, 2015 Ear Force One

"Yam.TX802(Dx piano), KorgX50(Funky guitar), E-MUe6400U(Drum), Ens.SQ-80(Seq., Bass, Synth, Lead..)"

KORG ARP ODYSSEY // First Touch // session 1

Published on Jul 9, 2015 LESINDES

"In touch with KORG's reissue of the ARP ODYSSEY. Found it very hard, almost impossible filming and playing and tweaking at the same time..."

Dave Smith Instruments Mopho X4 "More Analog Pads & FX" Synthesizer DSI

Published on Jul 9, 2015 SynthgodXXX

"Dave Smith Instruments Mopho X4
'More Analog Pads & FX'
4 Voice Analog Synthesizer
100% No Talking!!!
Just pure DSI Analog POWER!
***Watch in HD!!!***

This is the 2nd Dave Smith Instruments Mopho X4
video, this time a Nocturnal Analog Trip, with more
sounds tweaked into vintage filter sweeping pads
and special effects.
I absolutely love this powerhouse, it is just awesome!
My poor camera ran out of batteries before I finished
filming so the video footage drops out near the end.
I placed pics of the Mopho X4 to fill the blanks!
Thank you Dave Smith for your excellent gear!
YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am not trying to show off my playing skills,
just showing the YouTube Universe what this
analog synthesizer can do!
Recorded live in Ableton Live 9

Oh, and YES! I did use a Korg Electribe 2
for the light show! LOL!

Thank you for watching!"

Korg sq 1 transposing Intellijel Metropolis

Published on Jul 9, 2015 zaphid

"Sq1 CV row A making octave shifts on Metropolis aux 1.
Sq1 CV row B transposing quantized semitones on Metropolis aux 2.

Just shot for the purpose of fun with my phone."

KORG ARP Odyssey.

Haxxor +COMPUTER ECHO-TRON+ DSP Synthesizer machine (july 2015)

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Published on Jul 9, 2015 Haxxor Soniq

"Circuit bent machine, made from an Alesis Microverb III & a load of other funky circuitry.

There's a CB Radio MIC, a Step-Sequencer, a Loop Sampler, Big Modulation knob & lots of patchable metal bolts."

via this auction

"This machine is built from a highly modified, Up-graded and Circuit Bent 'Alesis Microverb' FX processor.
It is capable of producing many Delay, Echo & Reverb effects, in glorious high-resolution Stereo, and now has a new range of unique new sounds, features and capabilities which are beyond the realms of conventional synthesizers.

The original FX processor has been lovingly modified, up-graded with loads of funky new circuitry, and re-housed inside the case of a vintage computer toy.
New circuitry includes a patchable Step-Sequencer, with the computer toy's red LED screen being re-purposed to display the 'Steps' :)

There is now also a built-in hand MIC, taken from an old CB Radio :)

A 'Precision Oscillator' allows the 'clock' rate to be modulated using a large knob, so that FX's can be tweaked, modulated & thrown around with reckless abandon.

This machine retains all of the Alesis original features and sounds, as well as some powerful and fascinating new features.

Lots of up-grades and modifications to transform and enhance -

+ Modulation knobs - to tweak the 'clock rate' of the FX processor.
+ Patchable Metal Bolts - Access to hidden sounds & FX. Lot's of tonal ring-mods on the top row of bolts, and extra FX / variations with the bottom row of bolts.
+ Step-Sequencer - a row of metal bolts above the computer's screen, can be patched to create custom Arpeggio & rhythm effects. The red LED lights on the screen scroll from left to right, and represent the 8 steps. The speed can be adjusted using the 'rate' knob on the right, and the Arpeggio / Rhythm effect can be turned on/off using a toggle switch.
+ Loop Sampler - This machine can be used as a Loop Sampler... Press the large blue button, and it will sample and loop the sound. Modulation knob can be used to extend the sample time to many seconds, and the sound will degrade nicely at very low settings. Press the button again, and the loop will stop.
+ Sync output - 3.5mm jack socket allows external gear to be synced to the Step-Sequencers clock (such as Monotribe, Volca, etc.)"

Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Manual

Abstrakt Instruments' Avalon manual is now online. You'll find it linked on their home page, under downloads.

The Moog Concordance - Charlemagne Palestine

via @moogmusicinc

""I'm the oldest Moogist in here..." The great Charlemagne Palestine at his super sonorous show @BarbicanCentre #Moog"

via TimeOut:

"Three days of innovative synth music at the Barbican
A three-day series at the Barbican marking ten years since the death of Dr Robert Moog, inventor of the classic modular synthesizer that kickstarted electronic music in the ’60s. It all starts on Wednesday night with sets by Goldfrapp’s Will Gregory and his Moog Ensemble, performing everything from Bach to Burt Bacharach, and contemporary composer Charlemagne Palestine premiering a new piece.

Thursday’s headliners are cult New York synth-punk duo Suicide with a show called ‘A Punk Mass’, featuring new material and fan favourites. Finally, on Friday, there’s a performance by one of the Moog’s most famous exponents: prog keyboard wizard Keith Emerson, teaming up with the BBC Concert Orchestra to perform his typically bombastic ‘Three Fates Project’. Book early, and make sure you know how to pronounce that name: it rhymes with ‘vogue’, not ‘fugue’."

Waterphone-Easel Texture i

via MATRIXSYNTH Member, Todd Barton: "I'm really stoked about the new Richard Water's waterphones being loving made by Brooks Hubbert! He has totally channeled Richard's energy, spirit and further evolved the waterphone. I will make a proper demo of just the waterphone soon, but today I played live over a looped sonic bed of Buchla Music Easel analog synth textures."

JOMOX, XBASE 999, Real Analog Drum Synthesizer

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"The XBASE 999 Analog drum machine combines the ultimate vintage 808 / 909 sound with a modern, intuitive interface for both studio and live requirements.

Features

9 instruments, all playable polyphonic
Real analog synthesis with MIDI controllable parameters
16 encoders with 3 color LEDs
Improved kick drum section with new amount of compression parameter
Stereo mix with panning for all instruments except bass drum
Micro-shuffle can now be editited for every instrument independently
Bank select geschieht über einen eigenen Taster, 4 with 16 A/B pattern
Analogue step-sequencer with 2-pole multimode X-filter
Analogue input for manipulating your own signals
Stereo mix with panning for all Instruments except bass drum
2 LFOs, which can be run in-sync to the host tempo or completely free
Hi-hat section includes analogue bandpass-filter
24 character LC display
10 x Individual Outputs
Flash sound ROM, import your own samples via MIDI sample dump
Sample editor for importing your own wave samples into the XBASE 999"

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KORG ARP SOUNDS: Minoru Koike - Sync Lead, S&H Wobble Bass, Timpani

via arpsynth.com:

Minoru Koike: Performs bass, keyboard, and short wave radio. Koike contributed songs to, performed on, and co-produced 'KoPpu,' the second album of the violinist and musician Pauchi Sasaki, who is active around the world—mainly in South and North America. Koike also contributed to the albums 'Fiction' and 'Monolith and the Sea' from the singer-songwriter/guitarist Taiga Yamazaki as a bassist, and he also performs live as the bassist of the Taiga Yamazaki Quintet. As the musical director of the YMO tribute band 'O-Setsu-Y,' he provides performance backup. As a shortwave radio performer he is active in the trio “Minoruz” with Miki Naoe (another shortwave performer) and Minoru Yonemoto, a musician and creator of self-made electronic musical instruments. In 2009 he published his own album 'Tiny Sketches from a Different Window.'"

Hexaglyphics Updated to V1.1

Hexaglyphics 1.1 Trailer Published on Jul 9, 2015

"All the sounds are made from Hexaglyphics 1.1, no eq, compression, reverb or saturation. Gentle compression and limiting on the master bus."

Hexaglyphics 1.1 User Guide


"Hexaglyphics is a 13-bit noise generator for iPad with an interface based on an original alphabet for hexadecimal values. It can turn gestures into a wide range of noise sweeps, zaps/clicks, squarish oscillations and abstract sounds. Supports Audiobus 2 and Inter-App Audio."

iTunes: Hexaglyphics Noise Generator - Nicola Pisanti

What's New in Version 1.1
- Added subsonic sine generator for generating sub basses and 808-ish kicks.
- Latch mode and click mode are now on different buttons.
- Added "Latch Filter" mode for holding just the filter setting.
- Added button in "Latch All" mode that clear everything and stop the generator.
- Added "Hybrid" mode that behave like Standard mode with multi-touch and like Click mode with single touch.
- Added "Channel Mode" button for selecting stereo noise generation and different output splitting.
- Extended range for the fourth noise generation mode.
- Added a fifth noise generation mode for high-pitched beeps.
- Minor improvements to Audiobus support, updated Audiobus API to 2.1.6.1
- Slightly reduced gain for increasing headroom.
- Settings saving on exit, settings loading on opening.

Pablum Sargusso - Eurorack Modular Drum Track by Vedic Space Program

"I built a modular drum machine that is pretty much self-contained: sequencing, sampling, drum sounds and effects. I do use some outboard gear for processing and music engineering (biphase, tape delay, reverb, compressors, eqs and preamps)

Vedic Space Program is the name of my music project and I have just posted some tracks on Bandcamp using this set up and no other instruments used in the making of this music. It is all created and mixed live with no overdubs. There is unlimited streaming for those that are curious to hear more tracks."

Propellerhead Figure Updated to Version 2.0 & a Jam From Discchord's Tim Webb

Just Playing: Creepy Carousel - Figure 2.0 Jam Published on Jul 9, 2015 Tim Webb

iTunes: Figure - Propellerhead Software AB

"Recorded during beta testing for the Figure 2.0 update, which adds several new patches and an arpeggiator! I've found the arpeggiator to be an interesting creative tool and I'm abusing it mightily on this jam!

Be sure to visit http://discchord.com for the latest music app news!"

What's New in Version 2.0:
• Arpeggiator: turn chords into melodies
• New drum kit, basses, and leads
• Easier and faster sharing on Propellerhead

More Cowbell: a Physically-Informed, Circuit-Bendable, Digital Model of the TR-808 Cowbell

A paper on the Roland TR-808 cowbell at academia.edu
"ABSTRACT
We present an analysis of the cowbell voice circuit from the Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer. A digitalmodel based on this analysis accurately emulates the original. Through the use of physical and behavioralmodels of each sub-circuit, this model supports accurate emulation of circuit-bent extensions to the voice’soriginal behavior (including architecture-level alterations and component substitution). Some of this behavioris very complicated and is inconvenient or impossible to capture accurately through black box modeling orstructured sampling. The band pass filter sub-circuit is treated as a case study of how to apply Mason’sgain formula to finding the continuous-time transfer function of an analog circuit."

xaoc KARL MARX STADT demo super thick filter

Published on Jul 8, 2015 paul tas

New Limited Edition White MeeBlip anode

via Create Digital Music:

"So, to celebrate anode, we’re bringing out a special limited edition for summer. As you’ve no doubt noticed, it comes in a new creamy white case. But the controls have been updated, too. People liked the wavetable mode so much, we’ve made that the default, so you can dial in a wide range of sounds from the front panel. And to give you blindingly-quick access to envelopes, there’s one knob for amplitude and one knob for decay. Sound performance has also been fine-tuned, so it’s even more responsive.

We’re only making 250 of these, hand numbering them, so once they’re gone, they’re gone. (The original anode will remain available, both direct and at worldwide dealers.)"

Live modular deep house : A lot of hash

Published on Jul 9, 2015 Maxime F

"deepish dubby dreamy modular ;)

drums : dinky's taiko, bd909, peaks, basimilus iteritas
filter : dual borg
modulations : 4ms qplfo, 4ms peg, z8000, quadra
oscillators : shapeshifter, braids
voice sample : octatrack
sequencing : octatrack, circadian rythm
mixing : mackie 1202 vlz 3
fx : eventide h9"

Alesis A6 Andromeda Analog Synthesizer

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Vintage Akai AX80 Programmable Analog Synthesizer

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"Excellent condition. Couple of small scratches. One display does not work (one to the very right - EG/VCA) However unit is still fully usable as the parameters for this display section can be seen on the LED function and data display when selected.

'The AX80 has the privilege of being the first pro-keyboard produced by Akai, released in 1984. It's an eight-voice programmable analog synthesizer with a full 61-note keyboard and a series of techno-looking LCD bar-graph displays running across the top of the keyboard. Two analog oscillators per voice plus a sub oscillator provide the basis of its punchy analog sounds that can be described as similar to a Chroma Polaris or Roland Juno 106.'"

Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 REV 3.2 w/ Midi

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The serial number appears to be 6398 for this one.

via the seller: "Prophet 5 upgraded to Revision 3.2 and midi added by Greg Klosmon in Oakland, CA.

Overall in beautiful condition and sounds as it should! I love this keyboard and wouldn't be parting with it, if I weren't closing down my studio.

Comes with original manuals and Anvil case..."

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Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev 3.3 With Kenton MIDI

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SN 5423 ?

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Sequential Circuits Prophet 600 with Gligli teensy++ Mod

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via the seller: "This unit is in IMMACULATE condition. It was cleaned and serviced one year ago. All keys and knobs are in excellent condition. Physically the unit looks very close to brand new and has never left my smoke free home studio."

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Smomid: midi controller, work in progress...

Published on Jul 9, 2015 nicnut210

"A work in progress status update for a midi controller I'm making."

AmbienTRON

Published on Jul 9, 2015 HardtekStudios

"Download the audio track & more music for FREE here-https://soundcloud.com/hardtek-studio...
This is my 1st attempt at making an ambient jam. Most people would say I failed, but others might enjoy this type of ambience. If you like it or don't like it say so, but tell me why you do or do not like it. The Volca Bass is being processed by the Alesis Bitrman (the red box) and then the Moog MuRF. The Monotron Duo is being processed by the Monotron Delay, while both signals are being processed by the Kaoss Pad 3. Recorded into Logic with some Eq, Compressions and a little extra Verb & Echo."

What do you all think? More or less of this? You can find previous posts featuring HardtekStudios here.

Ensoniq SQ 80 Synth funk sequencer jam

Published on Jul 9, 2015 Ear Force One

"Studio jam with Ensoniq sequencer !
Yam.TX802(DX piano), KorgX50(Funky guitar), E-MUe6400U(Drum), Ens.SQ80(Seq., Bass, Synth, Lead..)"

ПОЛИВОКС - POLIVOKS Analog Synthesizer (1982)

Published on Jul 9, 2015 RetroSound

Watch your volume levels. Resonance peak at :35.

"(c) 2015 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound

Polivoks Duophonic Analog Synthesizer
Made in USSR 1982-1990

Designed by Vladimir Kuzmin and produced at the Formanta Radio Factory in Kachkanar

2 VCOs, FM, 2 ADSR
The nice filter that can be switched from low pass to bandpass and two envelopes that can be looped over the AD sections.

This is a functional demo. the musical demo coming soon."

Just for Fun : KORG KP3+/KROME

Published on Jul 9, 2015 karenevil

"Little bit classical loop on KP3 with KROME :D"

Roland Juno Di Synthesizer - The Circuit Symphony Demo

Published on Jul 9, 2015 The Circuit Symphony

"A Demo of the Roland Juno Di Synthesizer - using only the 16 parts of the Juno Di and factory patches. Sequenced in real time via MIDI, no audio multi tracking or additional processing. This is pure 16 part raw Juno Di!"

Osaka A01 (Ready To Go)

Published on Jul 9, 2015 nedavine

"One of the tracks from my last live set in Osaka. Really roughly shot. No frills. This one is heavy on turing and braids with some RYTM, A4 and Octatrack."

Shadows On Glass I

Published on Jul 9, 2015 TheSineAssociation

"A miniature with Buchla 200e and Phonogene"

Multiple G-Stomper instances synchronized over MIDI / G-Stomper Studio 4.3 Mobile App

Published on Jul 8, 2015 G-Stomper Studio for Android

"Multiple G-Stomper instances synchronized over MIDI / G-Stomper Studio 4.3 Mobile App

Devices:
- Google Nexus 9 (Master)
- Google Nexus 7 2013 (Slave)

This clip swows G-Stomper Studio running on two devices, synchronized over MIDI.
The upper device (Nexus 9) acts as master and sends MIDI clock + start/stop/continue.
The lower device (Nexus 7 2013) acts as slave and receives MIDI clock + start/stop/continue.

All drum sounds come from the Nexus 9 while all Synthesizer sounds come from the Nexus 7.
Furthermore T06 on the Nexus 9 controls the Filter Cutoff and Resonance of VT01 on the Nexus 7.

The Nexus 9 runs on OpenSL with an internal Latency of 10ms + manual Latency compensation of 35ms.
The Nexus 7 runs on OpenSL with an internal Latency of 20ms + manual Latency compensation of 50ms.

Required equipment:
- 2 class compliant USB MIDI to DIN interfaces (ESI Midimate II and Edirol UA-101)
- 2 USB OTG micro USB to USB adapters"