MMTA Synthfest 2014 Pics by Computer Controlled

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See the MMTA SYNTHFEST 2014 channel for all posts featuring this year's event.

Side note: if you are on a Mac and your mouse pointer disappears, click off screen to get it back. Based on what I can find out there I believe it is due to a bug with Flash on Mac. If anyone knows of a solution, let me know.

Update: I accidentally had the TTSH and Rhythm Wolf videos under the 2013 label. They have been updated with the 2014 label.  Be sure to see them if you haven't already!

effegee's TTSH at the MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO 2014 - dB Festival EMP

Published on Sep 27, 2014 matrixsynth

Madrona Labs at the MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO 2014 - dB Festival EMP

Published on Sep 27, 2014 matrixsynth

Madrona Labs Aalto & Soundplane.

Apologies for the super short clip on this one. Took this one from the side and the event wrapped up before I could capture a proper demo. I thought it was worth posting for historical purposes and to remind people out there about the Soundplane and Aalto, but great products from Madrona Labs. It's worth noting Madrona Labs also gave a talk at the Decibel Festival this year. Hopefully that will appear on video in time.

Synthwerks at the MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO 2014 - dB Festival EMP

Published on Sep 27, 2014 matrixsynth

Synthwerks PGM-4X4 Four By Four Programmer/Sequencer Module

Akai Rhythm Wolf at the MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO 2014 - dB Festival EMP

Published on Sep 27, 2014 matrixsynth

Line level was a little hot on this one so there's some distortion. It sounded cleaner live. Some sweat spots in this one.

http://www.akaipro.com/product/rhythm-wolf

Eric Archer DRONEMATr1X at the MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO 2014 - dB Festival EMP

Published on Sep 27, 2014 matrixsynth

Lorne Hammond showing the Eric Archer DRONEMATr1X.

Computer Controlled at the MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO 2014 - dB Festival EMP

Published on Sep 27, 2014 matrixsynth

Computer Controlled with Elektron Analog Four, Cyclone Analogic TT-303 BassBot, Roland Aira TB-3 & TR-8, Akai Rhythm Wolf & Intellijel Atlantis eurorack module.

Synth Kid Jamming on an ARP Odyssey at the MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO 2014 - dB Festival EMP

Published on Sep 27, 2014 matrixsynth

MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO 2014 Pics

Some pics of this year's MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO. A great time was had by all! Huge thanks to everyone that attended and the MMTA, Decibel Festival and EMP for making this happen! Videos will follow.

In attendance: SYNTHWERKS, George Mattson (Mattson Mini Modular & Division 6), Lorne Hammond aka sealion with a Roland Jupiter-4, ARP Odyssey, Minimoog and various mini noisemakers, Larry Klinke aka Computer Controlled with his rhythm machines, ), Bryan O with an Akai Rhythm Wolf,  Vsyevolod with 8 panels of Serge, Keith McMillen Instruments with Dreadbox Murmox, Madrona Labs, Lunchbox Audio with a Moog Sub 37, effegee with a TTSH (2600 clone) and modded YOCTO (808 clone), John Bowen Synth Design with the Solaris, Jeff with an OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) with TamTam SynthLab, Roland with the new AIRA gear & more.  Thank you!

Side note: if you are on a Mac and your mouse pointer disappears, click off screen to get it back. Based on what I can find out there I believe it is due to a bug with Flash on Mac. If anyone knows of a solution, let me know.

MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO Moved to Level 3 of EMP - This SATURDAY Sept 27!

Originally slated for the EMP Lounge, the event will now be at the EMP's Level 3, pictured. This is a much better space. You'll find full details on the event here (including some of the gear you can expect to see).

This will be more of a traditional synth get together, so please feel free to bring gear. There will be plenty of space. If you do bring gear, be sure to bring power strips and speakers (amps, monitors, etc) if you have them.

Let the cacophony begin!

MMTA Synth Petting Zoo One Week Away! - Decibel Festival 2014 Site Walk Through

Decibel Festival 2014 Site Walk Through from Decibel Festival on Vimeo.

This year's MMTA Synth Petting Zoo is only a week away on Saturday September 27! It is free and will be part of the Decibel Festival, and will be held at the EMP. Full details in this post.

MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO Coming to the Decibel Festival Seattle SaturdaySept 27!

This year's MMTA PNW SYNTHFEST will be a "Synth Petting Zoo" held on Saturday September 27 from 1PM - 5PM at the EMP's Level 3 as part of the Decibel Festival in Seattle, Washington. Note the dB Festival itself runs September 24 - 28.  Be sure to see their site for a full list of performances, presentations and workshops.  This year's conference will include Madrona Labs, Livid Instruments, Roland and Ableton amongst others.

The "Synth Petting Zoo" will be a synth meet and greet, open to the public, and open to all ages. You do not have to bring gear to attend, but if you'd like to bring your gear and share what you have with others, please sign up at the MMTA forum here.  If you have trouble signing up feel free to email me at matrixsynth@gmail.com and I will make sure you are covered.  If you do sign up be sure to bring everything you might need including power supplies, cables, and speakers. We expect some noise!!!

If you are in the area on Saturday the 27th, be sure to drop by.  These events are not only a great way to check out gear that you might not normally have access to, but also a great place to meet and hang out with like-minded individuals.   For pics and videos from previous events see the MMTA channel here (scroll down to get to older posts).

Some of what you can expect to see this year: SYNTHWERKS, George Mattson (Mattson Mini Modular & Division 6), Lorne Hammond aka sealion, Larry Klinke aka Computer Controlled, Vsyevolod with 8 panels of Serge, Keith McMillen Instruments, Malekko Heavy Industry, Madrona Labs, The Harvestman, Lunchbox Audio, effegee with a TTSH (2600 clone) and modded YOCTO (808 clone), Bryan O with an Akai Rhythm Wolf, John Bowen Synth Design with the Solaris, Jeff with an OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) with TamTam SynthLab, Roland's new AIRA gear & more.

Decibel Festival 2014 Site Walk Through

Decibel Festival 2014 Site Walk Through from Decibel Festival on Vimeo.

Some pics of the EMP's Level 3 where the MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO will be held.

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Exploring Modular Synthesizers with Portland's Control Voltage w/ Dubspot @ Decibel Festival

video upload by Dubspot Published on Dec 9, 2013·520 videos

"During Decibel Festival this year we sat down with Jason Kramer, owner of Portland-based modular synth store Control Voltage. Jason talks to us about building your own modular synthesizer, the many uses of control voltage, modular sequencers, "happy accidents" and all things modular synth!

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2012 Decibel Festival Full Lineup Announced!

"2012 Decibel Festival Full Lineup - 30+ new performers added!

30+ performers have been added to the 2012 9th Annual Decibel International Festival including the legendary DJ Shadow, MiMOSA, Tycho, Star Slinger, Tipper, Dam-Funk, Clark, Jimmy Edgar, Sepalcure, Public Lover, Machinedrum, George FitzGerald, Peter Van Hoesen, Objekt, Braille, Jeff Samuel, Groudislava, Eprom, AntiVJ, B.Bravo, Keyboard Kid and more.

Previously announced headliners for this trend-setting festival, known as the SXSW of electronic music, include Orbital, The Cannabinoids featuring Erykah Badu, Kimbra, Carl Craig, Shpongle, Matthew Dear, Ariel Pink and Star Slinger. See lineup of over 130 artists on flyer below or artist bios on the festival website. STILL more to be announced.

ABOUT DECIBEL FESTIVAL
Decibel Festival is an annual Seattle festival of electronic music, performance, visual art and new media. Generally taking place the last week of September, it has booked over 800 artists ranging from experimental, to leading-edge electronic dance music and visual art. With a focus on live performance, interactive multimedia art, state-of-the-art sound and technology-based education, Decibel has solidified itself as one of the premier electronic music festivals and promotional organizations in the world.

For the 9th Annual Festival, Decibel expects to hit 30k attendees this year with over 130 artists from 19 different countries, plus dozens of educational speakers, making Decibel Festival an oracle for the growth of the entire international electronic music scene. The entire festival will takes place from September 26-30 at over 14 venues in Seattle, Washington.

The schedule, venues and line-up can be found below and on the Decibel website. 2nd Tier discount passes are available online and at various outlets until they sell out."

Madrona Labs Soundplane Demos at Decibel 2011

YouTube Uploaded by madronalabs on Oct 1, 2011

"The first public demonstration of the new Soundplane instrument from Madrona Labs! At the Decibel Festival in Seattle, September 2011. Thanks to all the participants and Decibel Festival! Find out more at http://madronalabs.com ."

Madrona Labs to Demonstrate the Soundplane at Decibel Festival

"Madrona Labs will demonstrate the Soundplane at this year’s Decibel Festival, Sept. 28-30 in Seattle

The new Soundplane instrument from Madrona Labs, three years in the making, will be demonstrated live at this year's Decibel Festival in Seattle. The Soundplane gives performers intimate control over computer-made sounds. The Soundplane detects a wide range of pressure on its hardwood surface, from a light tickle to very firm pressure, and sends that information over a USB connection. It can be configured as either a 150-note keyboard with x, y and pressure sensing on each key, or as one continuous pressure-sensing surface.

The Soundplane goes beyond the capabilities of any MIDI keyboard. It transmits x, y and pressure data for every key continuously at 12 bits of resolution and about 1000 samples per second, letting players move beyond the ADSR envelope model of synthesis and articulate each note individually, as on an acoustic instrument.

At Decibel 2011, festival goers will be able to spend quality time with a Soundplane prototype in an ongoing, hands-on demo. The demonstrations will be in the Fred Wildlife Refuge, at 127 E. Boylston, from noon to 5 pm, Wednesday September 28 through Friday September 30. Admission to the demonstrations is free. Pricing and availability for the Soundplane will be announced during the festival.

About Madrona Labs:

Madrona Labs makes hardware and software for computer music. The company was founded in 2009 by Randy Jones, who has been writing and shipping software tools for creative expression since 1998. Randy and his colleagues are driven to create electronic instruments that can be at least as expressive as acoustic ones. More information is available on the website at http://madronalabs.com."

Decibel Festival 2010 by Primus Luta

Ean Golden at Decibel Festival 2010 from Primus Luta on Vimeo.

"Ean Golden gave a presentation on MIDI Fighter custom controllers and then kicked off the festival with a set for the opening Gala event.

More info on the Decibel Fistival here: http://www.dbfestival.com/ and coverage on Create Digital Music."

Note there are 39 videos in this set.

2009 Decibel Festival

via Mark Pulver on the AH list:
"There’s a 4-day World Renowned - Huge - Big Stuff - Super Kewl - Electronic Music festival happening in Seattle...

September 24 - 27th will mark the 6th year of Decibel Festival!

* 100+ performers from 10 countries - 30 will be making their NW debut
* 14 venues across Seattle
* 30 events, including 13 club events, 8 afterhours, 5 a/v showcases and 2 free park events
* Two day conference at the Seattle Art Museum feat. panels, workshops and film screenings

http://www.dbfestival.com/


Hope to see you there! (I’ll be behind the mixer all 4 nights at Neumos)

Mark
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Decibel Festival is a non-profit, four-day annual music and arts festival held in Seattle, WA. Founded in 2003, the festival bridges the gap between technology and creativity through visual art, workshops, panel discussions and cutting-edge electronic music performances. By assembling a diverse selection of international talent, Decibel Festival provides a forum for musicians, industry professionals and educators alike.

The core of the festival is comprised of several concerts and live performances presented in a variety of locations throughout Seattle’s hip Capitol Hill neighborhood. In addition to these performance programs, Decibel includes a professional section featuring panels and workshops. Since its inception, Decibel has hosted over 400 acts ranging from underground dance and experimental electronic music to transmedial art."

Don't forget, Livid Instruments will be hosting a workshop this year.

Decibel Festival on Twitter

http://twitter.com/dBFestival

Livid at Decibel Festival in Seattle

Livid Instruments, makers of the OHM64 which has just been officially released will be hosting a workshop and presentation at this years Seattle Decibel Festival.

via the Livid blog where you'll find links to full details:

"We are doing an Ohm64 workshop and presentation from 6pm to 7pm at the Seattle Art Museum on Thursday, Sept 24 as part of the Decibel festival. We’re SUPER happy to be a part of this event. The Decibel festival has grown from a grass-roots effort of volunteers and music lovers into one of the best annual electronic music festivals. For more info, visit the Decibel website. Our presentation is at the Simons Board Room at the Seattle Art Museum, and is FREE."