There will be a synth meet in Singapore on May 13! See the bottom of this post for some videos from last year's event.
When:
3PM 13 May 2017
library at espanade
What’s On:
Come join the electronic music and sound community in a festival of synthesizers! Vintage analog, modular, modern digital and more will be showcased in an event featuring conversations, demonstrations, and performances.
"Steve Harmon from Synthrotek takes a stab at this deep and very useful module.
Archimedes is a Bipolar Dynamic Signal Manipulator that is designed for the Eurorack Modular Synthesizer format.
The module is 10hp wide, 38mm deep, and the current draw is: 90mA on +12 90mA on -12.
Archimedes takes in a +5 -5 volt signal Oscillator, LFO, Noise, Random and processes the positive and negative sections separately with CV control over everything, and is AC DC capable as there is no filtering on all of the inputs and outputs.
It is comprised of 3 linear sections: 2 Bipolar Rectifiers Offset 2 Bipolar Limiting Rails"
"This is the most powerful synth ever made. It’s got the best VA engines, the best clonewheel organ, and the best acoustic emulations available anywhere, the best acoustic piano sounds of any workstation ever made, and the most advanced FM and physical modelling engines in any hardware synth. And since they’re all in the same synth, you can patch your own samples on its solid-state hard drive through any of that under the control of multiple step-sequencers, vector envelopes, Karma algorithms…the possibilities are just about endless. Plus it’s the most advanced audio and midi sequencing workstation ever made, and it costs less than the inferior offerings from Yamaha and Roland... Included in the auction is the Karo ESx60 Electric Grand (Yamaha CP80, $99 value)."
Duophonic Paraphonic Semi-Modular
With 3 octave Fatar keyboard
Velocity & Aftertouch
Arpeggiator/Sequencer
Memory storage
3 VCOs with Waveshaping and analog & thomann digital ring modulators
Dual sync and dynamic dual FM
Noise generator
12-Fold discretely built SED multi-mode filter
Memory space for 128 patches and sequences
Patchfield for integration into the module world and CV / Gate control
Velocity routing matrix with 11 destinations
3x LFOs
2 With One-Shot-Function and Reset
3 Envelopes with long faders
Analog operation and high-quality thomann hardware
Internal power supply
Midi Dump, In, Out, Thru"
"Upgraded Roland SH-1000 Synthesizer with midi set-up via Arturia Beatstep + Roland R8 + upgraded Wersi WM 24b clock sync via Beatstep CV gate out Soundcheck @ Petit Rigolo Records 2017
Wersi makes the deepest walking bass and the funny toy accompaniment -- sh-1000 makes fx,leads and some bass with korg ax 300g effects"
"The original box is included as well as the original batteries. Do not fret, they have not been in the unit for a very long time!
No battery damage. No double triggers (Ever, I mean it) No weird explosions of any kind. Hopefully the picture of the battery compartment label convinces you of this. I even took the 303 apart in an attempt to get into all of the nooks and crannies.
This unit sounds great as you can imagine. I hardly used this unit. All of the knobs are still new and stiff feeling. Even the cutoff knob. You are going to have to play this one a while to loosen the pots.
The only real blemish is on the narrow back side where the silver paint wore off a bit from keeping it in the case. Oh the irony!"
"On the occasion of Superbooth in Berlin, April 20-22, 2017 we will be showing our new gear at booth 0210. We also celebrate our 25th company anniversary in Berlin.
Some of the new products were already presented as prototypes at NAMM and are now available (e.g. the voltage controller performance mixer series A-135-4). But we also show some new gear in Berlin (e.g. the quad VCO A-111-4, the micro keyboard A-173-1/2, the miniature stereo mixer A-138s and the low cost versions of the monster cases)."
"Weinglas live at Xerox Exotique,
Musikmessefestival,
Frankfurt/Germany, INM,
April 8th, 2017
All sounds are made with tubes. The only instruments I used here are a Metasonix S-2000 Tube Synthesizer and a Metasonix D-2000 Drum Machine. No overdubs, no edits, just a bit of reverb from a Keith McMillen K-Mix.
Thanks to Eric Barbour ( http://metasonix.com ) for designing these beasts and to Alessandro Cortini for the inspiration here: [posted here]
And of course thanks to the wonderful guys at Xerox Exotique for having me: http://xeroxex.de/"
"The Modular Marketplace is a free interactive pop-up featuring boutique electronics, experimental effects, and eurorack synthesizers. From instruments that can make any musical sound imaginable to the latest DIY modular synthesizers, the marketplace showcases the future of electronic music and gives attendees the opportunity to meet instrument designers and play, test-drive, and take home the next generation of musical devices.
This year’s instrument manufacturers participants, selected for their cult status or game-changing ambition, will showcase their instruments and offer daily demonstrations, sound experiments, exclusive discounts, and other specials. Many of the entrepreneurs and designers behind these products will be in attendance, and almost all items will be available for purchase.
The Modular Marketplace will take place from 10am - 6pm from May 18-21.
Full list of participants:
Reverb
EarthQuaker Devices
Novation
Universal Audio
Critter and Guitari
Keith McMillen Instruments
Sunhouse
Dreadbox
Modal Electronics
Voltage & Company
Make Noise
Erogenous Tones
Sythrotek
4ms
Landscape Tapes
Zorx
Copper Traces
Control Voltage
STG Soundlabs
Audulus
Thinking Hz
Sensel
omniindustriies
Bastl Instruments
Steady State Fate
Kitsch-Bent
Moon Modular
Control"
"A track called Haunted using Analog and Hybrid Synthesizers including the Memorymoog,PPG Wave 2.2, The Schmid and more. Composed and produced by www.firechild.se"
What's New in Version 1.1.1
• Integrated Audiobus 3 with full support for MIDI routing
• Added three new expansion packs to the store: Alien Systems, Mercurial Strategies and Sinfonietta Sintesi
• Added support for Allihoopa to the Recorder export feature (select through the SETTINGS -> SHARE panel)
• Added support for sending MIDI pitchbend and mod wheel with the appropriate controller wheels
• Fix for user preferences not being restored correctly when launched through Audiobus
• Added Restore Purchases functionality to the store
• Properly disable metal rendering of controllers when app goes to background
• Improved background audio compatibility with other apps
• Improvements to the recorder
• Updated AudioCopy SDK to v3.4
"Equipped with a wide array of Ins and Outs, allowing you to communicate freely with other devices of every era and genre. You can also feed tracks with MIDI notes using your favorite MIDI controller."
A journey of a thousand tunes begins with a single step.
The idea behind SEQ was to craft the ultimate hardware step sequencer. 32 steps, 8 polyphonic tracks, 256 pattern storage - all enclosed within the highest quality aluminum and wooden housing.
Most of the functions are available directly from the front panel and all its features give the quickest and most natural way to bring ideas to light. And, when user got them together, rest assured they wonʼt get lost thanks to the autosave function. Main features
• 8 tracks with 32 steps each
• 256 pattern memory
• Live sequence recording with external device via MIDI
• Step parameters: Note, Velocity, Length, Modulation, Roll
• Independent track play modes: Normal, Reversed, Pingpong, Random, Polymetric, Polyrhythmic • Track parameters: Length, Velocity, Scale, MIDI Channel, MIDI Out
• All parameter changes are automatically saved
In/Out
• MIDI In to either sync clock or input MIDI notes • MIDI Thru
• 2 independent MIDI Outs
• USB for bidirectional MIDI communication
• Footswitch input to control Start, Stop, and Record
Screen
Most of the parameters and values can be read from the SEQ interface at a glance. For the rest of them, we provide a bright and sharp screen. Minimalistic, stripped down from any distractions, it brings all the information user needs in any performing conditions meet.
Dimensions
Length: Width: Height: Weight:
23.6 in (60 cm) 5.7 in (14.5 cm) 1.7 in (4.3 cm) 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)
Whatʼs in the box
• SEQ
• Universal Power Supply • USB Cable
SEQ is available for pre-order. First batch will be shipped in March/April 2017. Price: 999 USD
POLY Polyphonic MIDI to CV converter
We wanted to incorporate direct and seamless connections between SEQ and voltage control universes, which we are quite fond of. POLY is an Eurorack module with implemented configuration reflecting SEQʼs eight channels. It converts the MIDI signal to voltage values managing the Gate, Pitch, Velocity, and Modulation parameters of each step. Through CV outputs, any Eurorack array can be fed with all the musical content you just created using SEQ.
POLY is also available for pre-order.
"I'm starting a eurorack modular system! My focus is on create a synth based around samplers and analog filters. In this video I briefly explain my plans, unbox the modules, assemble them into the case and do a very quick audio demo."
all synthesizer sounds: Oberheim OB-X Analog synthesizer (1979)
analog strings and choir sounds: Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus (1979)
recording: multi-tracking without midi
fx: reverb and delay"
"The lower Sub 37 is running a 64-step, two-note sequence (and driving the Model 15 through a MIDI-CV converter) - the audio output from this Sub 37 is sent to the reverb box.The upper Sub 37 is following on Midi Thru from the converter. Its audio output is sent to the Model 15 mixer and the total output from the Model 15 sent to the other port of the reverb box. The Model 15 provides the accordion-like sound. That accordion effect was helped by lightly detuning Oscillator 2."
"The @AudioKitchen TBT just arrived, time to see what it can do with the Voyager. So of course, that means an impromptu nonsensical floating hands video!"
"This allows you to convert a keyboard/synth's scale to anything that you like. You can create your own scales/tunings or choose from thousands of Scala files online. You can play, for example, ancient Greek scales on your synth or experimental tunings like those used by Harry Partch."
I believe this is the first post to feature the TBX-1. Hi-Pi is known for their Tonal Plexus microtonal keyboards. See the Hi-Pi label below for more.
"It is a model about 30 years ago.
When attached to the rim of Snare · Tam etc., it will sound by the internal vibration sensor.
It drives with 9V battery."
"Vintage Kurzweil model KMS 250 C Keyboard / Synthesizer System / Electric Piano. Per the serial number I believe this unit is from 1988. These keyboards were developed with input from Stevie Wonder. Not pictured (yet) is the original foot pedal. All works great save for few keys on the far right side of the keyboard."
"The classic Roland Juno 106 analogue synth, but in its 106S form. Everything you expect of a 106, one of the most famous and sought after 1980’s analogue synths, with the added benefit of built in monitor speakers. In clean and tidy condition, it has just undergone a refurbishment and service."
"Brilliant synth organ unit, it was yellow when I got it so I have roughed it/punked it up a bit, also labelled some of the functions of the unit, so it is definitely unique! Sounds great come boxed without power but easy to get a hold of one"
"This is the most powerful synth ever made. It’s got the best VA engines, the best clonewheel organ, and the best acoustic emulations available anywhere, the best acoustic piano sounds of any workstation ever made, and the most advanced FM and physical modelling engines in any hardware synth. And since they’re all in the same synth, you can patch your own samples on its solid-state hard drive through any of that under the control of multiple step-sequencers, vector envelopes, Karma algorithms…the possibilities are just about endless. Plus it’s the most advanced audio and midi sequencing workstation ever made, and it costs less than the inferior offerings from Yamaha and Roland... Included in the auction is the Karo ESx60 Electric Grand (Yamaha CP80, $99 value)."
This year’s instrument manufacturers participants, selected for their cult status or game-changing ambition, will showcase their instruments and offer daily demonstrations, sound experiments, exclusive discounts, and other specials. Many of the entrepreneurs and designers behind these products will be in attendance, and almost all items will be available for purchase. 
A journey of a thousand tunes begins with a single step.
Main features
In/Out
