MATRIXSYNTH: Saturday, September 15, 2018


Saturday, September 15, 2018

RIP John Leimseider


Update: "A memorial and celebration of life will be held at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, this Sunday, September 30 at 5:00 pm in Studio Bell’s Performance Hall (850 4 Street SE).

More info can be found here.

Pictured: John Leimseider on the right with Malcom Cecil from this recent post on the upcoming event, TONTO Week.

It has come to my attention that John Leimseider has passed away. John was the head synth technician at the National Music Centre in Calgary, Canada, and previously the Cantos Music Foundation. He was recently scheduled to give a presentation on TONTO with Malcom Cecil on Nov 17 as part of TONTO Week. Please note, that talk is still scheduled to go on with Malcom Cecil. According to NMC, "TONTO was one of the last major projects of JL’s, so this event has much more significance now that he’s gone. But there will be an enormous void without him."

John Leimseider's influence spread far beyond the museum. Many of you visiting MATRIXSYNTH likely know him. I unfortunately never had the opportunity to meet him in person, however I remember seeing him engage on both the Rhodes Chroma and Yamaha CS80 lists. I still have some of those threads. I was hoping to one day make it out to the National Music Centre and meet him in person.

Below is a short playlist featuring John including his work at the NMC, an introductory video on the Roland System-8 from Roland, a video for The Moog Legacy featuring John, and a fun video featuring Neil Diamond's band paying a visit to the NMC, invited by none other than John Leimseider. He will be sorely missed by the synth community.



Playlist:
National Music Center Mini Doc [be sure to listen in stereo - you can only hear John on the left channel to start]
First Impressions of the Roland SYSTEM-8 with John Leimseider
Virtuality: The Moog Legacy, by Amin Bhatia [John Leimseider comes in at 1:58]
Quarter Note Video Tweet: Neil Diamond's band visits the NMC collection [keep an eye out for John]

You can find a handful of posts mentioning John Leimseider in the archives here. He worked on quite a few synths sold by individuals over the years. It's neat to think each one of those synths were touched by him at some point, and the work he did on them will live on.

Deckard's Dream Players at Knobcon 2018


Published on Sep 12, 2018 Paul Schilling

"A bunch of great people came and played the Deckard's Dream + Kurzweil Midiboard + Linnstrument combo. Here for your viewing and listening pleasure, are some of the highlights. Thank you to all!"

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This video was initially added to this post. Re-posting it here for those that may have missed it.

Demo :: Jupiter 8 + Alesis Quadraverb


Published on Sep 15, 2018 SOLON Music

"Demo of the Jupiter 8's Random LFO modulating the filter. Reverb from the Alesis Quadraverb. The synth is recorded through Heritage Audio's DMA73 preamp."

DX7 & BigSky


Published on Sep 15, 2018 SynthMania

"Yamaha DX7 doing some ambient / sci-fi / soundtrack style noodles through a Strymon BigSky

00:12 Android Voices
01:46 Giant Rabbits
03:19 Twins & Pads
05:12 Planetary Strings
06:53 Trip Around The Cosmos
08:53 DX7 In Space
11:22 Pituitary Gland"

Dog Barking at CAT


This one recently came in to Thesis Audio for restoration.

"We took in an Octave CAT for restoration the other day that had this sticker added to the back. I like it!"

Anyone know what the source of the sticker?

NordLead ZOOM MS50G Sound0916


Published on Sep 15, 2018 ryouichi harada

Red Behringer MS-101 Roland SH-101 Clone Spotted


Video below. These were spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child who heard it will be priced at only $199.

Two pics and the video above via BboyTechReport on Instagram

"bboytechreport#behringerms101 they hit the target dead on. #ms101 #sh101 yup I may as well build a behringer synth shed out back if all of their synths are going to be as good."



Baloran the River, Roland SH1 and Analog Rytm


Published on Sep 15, 2018 coyotesynth

"This video demonstrates the 8 voice Polyphonic Analog synth made by Baloran, driving a SH1 and internal motion sequenced pads."

Future Retro XS


via this auction

Train Station


Published on Sep 15, 2018 Miguel d'Oliveira

"Track from my score for Michael Palin in North Korea
synths used: Prophet VS, Juno-6, Akai AX80 plus the usual suspects: VSTs, etc...
Feat. footage I shot in Japan this summer"

Knobcon 2018: Suit & Tie Guy Interview


Published on Sep 15, 2018 sonicstate

"Jim was lucky to catch Suit & Tie Guy for a chat about what makes Knobcon great."

Knobcon 2018: Deckard's Dream With Paul Schilling


Published on Sep 15, 2018 sonicstate

"Obviously you always want to hear more of this synthesizer right? At Knobcon this year we were able to grab some demo patches from Paul Schilling (Schilling Sound Emporium) who was showing off his work on the Deckard's Dream Synth. In the demo Paul used the Kurzweil MIDI keyboard (for its polyphonic after touch) and the Linnstrument."

Techno Grooves Sample Pack - Techno Samples, Dub Techno Samples


Published on Sep 15, 2018 New Loops

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Techno Grooves Sample Pack - Techno Samples, Dub Techno Samples

Octopus Soundset Demo Novation Mini & Ultra Nova


Published on Sep 15, 2018 Barb

"This video is a demo of Octopus soundset available for the Novation Mini & Ultra Nova synthesizers. For all infos about this product please visit Octopus' page :

https://www.barbandco.com/store/p234/...

Programming and demo by Studio MDDP
Distribution by Barb & Co

Thanks !"

2016 Monome Arc + Ansible

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via this auction

"Near Mint 2016 Monome Arc and Ansible. Sold as set. Pair super well together."

DTronics DT-300 Roland MKS-50, Alpha Juno 1 & 2 Synthesizer Controller

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via this auction

"DTronics DT-300 synthesizer controller for both Roland Alpha Juno 1 & 2 as well as the Rackmount Roland MKS-50, giving you slider control over every parameter just like the Juno 106. Immediate response on the sliders. This thing transforms an Alpha Juno into a full-manual performance synth."

Sequential Circuits Drumtraks SN 06150

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Roland JD-800 Synthesizer SN A013112

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via this auction

"Excellant condition Roland JD-800 with a new keybed from Roland, no red glue! The key test shows 127 for all 61 keys, perfect. It has scuffs on the left end cap but that's it. No marks or scratches on the facia, rear, or right end cap of the synth (there is some minor wear on the front lower end of the right end cap). I take extremely good care of my synths & it's functionally perfect."

EDP SPIDER SEQUENCER

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via this auction

"A dinky sequencer to accompany the Wasp or Gnat synthesizer and indeed with other analog synths.
This comes from a smoke free studio which has been barely used and was last serviced in Sept'18 by SRS.
Tested and in good working condition prior to listing.
There are very minor signs of wear and tear as expected for something 35+ years old.

Included in the sale:
EDP Spider Sequencer
Link cable to connect with other EDP synths
UK power supply.

The Spider is a 256-note step, or 84-note real time digital sequencer to control the Wasp and/or Gnat. It features a few simple controls for entering notes in step or real time and transposing the sequence a semi-tone, whole-tone, major-3rd, or perfect-5th as well as speed controls. Although it has EDP's own pre-MIDI interface for connecting it to other EDP gear, it also had CV/Gate outputs for connecting it to other analog synths too."

Kawai Synthesizer 100 P

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via this auction

"The Kawai s100p is a rare analog monosynth built in 1979 in the wake of, and apparently based on, the famous Arp Pro-Soloist.

There is some evidence to suggest that the keyboard aftertouch found in the Kawai was licensed for use by the Arp corporation from the Pro-Soloist.

The Kawai is a very expressive synthesizer with some powerful preset sounds on board. These sounds can be modulated and affected by several touch sensitive effects such as vibrato, brilliance/wow (filter), Bend up/bend down and Growl (adds grit).

Other effects include a hold and sustain switch, portamento AND glissando, note repeat function, an analog flanger and best of all an on board spring reverb.

Yes, this is a preset synth; but with all the sound shaping functions on offer and the quality of the presets you can't fail to find mouth salivating analog goodness. The Tuba is earth shattering, the Shakuhachi beautiful and warm and when you apply the repeat, hold and flanger to the Wood Bass its instant Ultravox (think Dancing With Tears in my Eyes).

This unit is in very good cosmetic condition with just some wear along the edges of the wooden end pieces. All voices work and sound splendidly analog and raw. All keys are connecting nicely for aftertouch and apart from one missing switch cap everything is as one could wish it to be from a nearly forty year old instrument.

Grab yourself a rare vintage preset synth from 1979 in very nice condition and make me wish I hadn't sold it."

ROLAND SH-101 SN 263887 w/ Original Box

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via this auction

Roland System 100m

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via this auction

SNs:

150 112181
140 082343
130 091846
121 222745
112 41387

Atomosynth Mochika - The Awesome Peruvian QuirkBox


Published on Sep 15, 2018 GetJervis

"Delightfully quirky handmade analog 8 Step sequencer synth all the way from Peru in 2007!"

Getting to Know Planar 2 - Part 2


Published on Sep 15, 2018 Intellijel

"In this video we dive a little deeper into using Planar 2 by exploring how it can record and playback your gestures as CV. We go over how recording and playback can be synchronized with a clock and check out the three loop modes.

With its smoothly responsive precision joystick, Planar 2 facilitates hands-on vector control of two entirely independent sets of outputs (quadrants A-D, and axis X/Y), plus the ability to capture and playback your gestures. Recording your joystick movements enables the creation of organic and complex envelopes, wild and wobbly LFOs, or extended sonic evolutions. It mixes, morphs, routes and pans audio inputs; triggers gates; outputs control voltages and is itself, CV-controllable. Planar2 puts the ‘joy’ back in ‘joystick,’ and the ‘fun’ back in ‘function generator.’ Its multitasking and tactile interface makes it a flexible and unique control device, no matter what your musical genre."

Knobcon 2018: Erogenous Tones - Structure Video Synthesizer


Published on Sep 15, 2018 sonicstate

"This is Erogenous Tones first ever video synthesizer and gives you a whole host of digital features to create visuals which you can then interact with music, CV and MIDI. Structure uses a node based generation system."

DSI Prophet 6 Presets (Part 3)


Published on Sep 15, 2018 3rdStoreyChemist

"Going through all the factory presets in Bank 7 on the Prophet 6."

3rdStoreyChemist DSI Prophet 6 Presets

Gotharman's LD3 - Sequencer Templates


Published on Sep 15, 2018 gotharman

"Showing a tiny bit of the possibilities with the Little deFormer 3 sequencer templates."

Thonk - Music Thing Modular - Graphic EQ Workshop


Streamed live 2 hours ago Thonk Synth DIY


Thonk - Music Thing Modular - Graphic EQ Workshop Part 2

Started streaming 25 minutes ago Thonk Synth DIY

https://www.thonk.co.uk

MFOS 16-Step Sequencer Clock Low Voltage Fix


Published on Sep 15, 2018

"We received a question about the Clock In on a Music From Outer Space 16-Step Sequencer and why it would sometimes not trigger correctly. In this video we show how a Syntheisizers.com Q125 Signal Processor can be used to remedy the situation.

Check out the modules used in this video at richsstudioproject.wordpress.com/products and at Synthesizers.com"

New Triadex Muse Converter Proto


Published on Sep 15, 2018 otherunicorn

"Second generation of the Triadex Muse converter during development. A collaboration between Nathan Thompson and Ken Stone. [Ken Stone of Cat Girl Synth/CGS]

Basic test only: 3 VCOS, one following the octave slider, one following the standard output of the Muse and one controlled by the slide pots, each being selected by the 3 bit address generated by the note sliders on the muse. Slider tuning is slightly off - a hazard of all analog sequencers.

If only the original Muse had sounded like this...."

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Also check out this other homemade Triadex Muse here.

ROLAND MKS-70 Super JX analog synth (24 oscillators)

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via this auction

The Super JX is the rack version of the twelve voice JX-10. 2 oscillators per voice comes out to 24 oscillators. The JX-10 and MKS-70 were the equivalent of two six voice JX-8Ps.

ROLAND PG-800 programmer for JX-8p / MKS-70 / JX-10 w/ Original Box & Manual

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VINTAGE CRUMAR STRATUS BY TOM RHEA 2IN1 ORGAN & SYNTHESIZER SN 00573

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via this auction

Not in the best condition, but working. Hopefully someone will bring it back to stratus.

Korg Trident Analog Synthesizer SN 330611

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Leploop Synth / Sequencer / Drum Machine / Groovebox

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via this auction

"A fun and interesting synth with sequencer and drum power. Some call it an unconventional Groovebox - it’s certainly full of character!

Key features:

1 oscillator (VCO1) triangular/square wave

1 oscillator (VCO2) sawtooth wave with ring modulator and FM modulation

White noise generator

24 dB/OCT Low pass filter

Kick drum with distorsion and trigger mixer

2 VCA's

2 AR Envelope generators

1 LFO

synthesizer - roland sh-32 just noise weird sounds no music


Published on Sep 15, 2018 Leo van Kned

"synthesizer - roland sh-32 noise just noise weird sounds only noise nothing but weird sounds noise and no music - all noise and all effects onboard only, no external gear, just this sh-32"

Jen Sx2000 synthesizer crazy mod


Published on Sep 15, 2018 Dave Dave

Circuit bending a Jen SX2000. Hope it safe for both him and the synth. It does sound good.

Update:

Jen Sx2000 bass mod

Published on Sep 15, 2018 Dave Dave

Bark - a proper 134BPM acid banger for eurorack synthesiser


Published on Sep 15, 2018 Luke Killen

"Today I jammed out a proper eurorack acid banger."

Using Tom Drum Samples in Electronic Music w/ the Roland VP-9000


Published on Sep 15, 2018 The Daydream Sound

"Knowing how to use tom drum samples in electronic music is valuable. We’ll use the Roland VP-9000 sampler controlled by the Akai MPC 2000 Classic drum machine to demonstrate the role of tom drums and how to use them in beat production. Using tom drum samples in electronic music is a great way to connect with the listener on an emotional level."

Critter & Guitari - CA Filter and Pedals


Published on Sep 15, 2018 Critter & Guitari

"More Cellular Automata-based sounds with the Organelle! We're using the CA Filter patch along with with other effects for rhythmic sound design. CA Filter is a 15-band filter controlled by a generative algorithm called Elementary Cellular Automata.

To show off this generative effect we connected our Organelle to a Boss DR-770 drum machine. In some clips we have synced the tempo between the Organelle and the drum machine via MIDI. Then we added other effects to the chain, namely the Dwarfcraft Eau Claire Thunder, Old Blood Noise Endeavors Haunt Fuzz, Moog MF Delay, Boss DM-2, Boss OS-2, and the Yamaha FL-01. See what sounds your pedals can make with CA Filter!"

Yamaha MODX Launch Videos


Published on Sep 15, 2018 sonicstate

"We caught up with Blake Angelo from the MODX launch in New York at the Yamaha Artist Centre. The MODX is a new range of performance synthesisers based on the Montage but with a more affordable and more portable approach"

Update:

KEYBOARD Previews the New Yamaha MODX Synthesizer

Published on Sep 14, 2018 KeyboardMagazine

"Dom Sigalas gives Keyboard Magazine an exclusive look at the new Yamaha MODX Synthesizer.

Video by Stephen Fortner"

Search for MODX directly below for more.

Elektron Analog RYTM, Roland SE02, Moog Mother 32 & Eventide Timefactor


Published on Sep 15, 2018 3rdStoreyChemist

"Jamming with the RYTM, SE02 & Mother 32.

The Octatrack is sequencing the SE02. The Mother 32 is run through the Timefactor delay."
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