Axoloti - New Hardware Synthesizer with Modular Software Seeks Funding on Indiegogo

Published on Dec 25, 2014 Axoloti

http://axoloti.be
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/axoloti-a-digital-audio-platform-for-makers

Playlist:
2. Axoloti basic synthesis tutorial

3. H2SO4 - "Step sequencer, oscillators, filter, distortion acid. Screencast and audio straight recorded from Axoloti, no post-production. The screaming sound and detuning are 100% intentional. It's not a track, just demo'ing some sonic power. No samples used."

4. The hoover sound - "3 PWM oscillators, notch filter, chorus FX. Played via MIDI from the LMMS sequencer."

5. Tybett - "Three 'Feedback Delay Network' resonators played by filtered pulses in a polyrhythmic pattern. No processing done outside Axoloti."

6. Amon is broke - "A beatslicer in Axoloti!"

"Axoloti is a platform that blends sketching of digital audio algorithms with the musical playability of standalone hardware.

The Axoloti Patcher offers a “patcher” environment similar to Max/MSP, Pure Data or Reaktor.

The patches run on a standalone powerful microcontroller board : Axoloti Core.

Look at some examples of what it is up to.

Optionally, it can connect to the Axoloti Control, which allows to navigate through patches and adjust parameters away from the computer.

It is still ongoing development, current source code is on GitHub.

Axoloti Control allows you to navigate through patches and adjust parameters away from the computer, without having to assign parameters to MIDI controllers.

It has a graphical monochrome LCD, navigation buttons, 4 endless encoders and 4-by-4 pushbuttons with LEDs.

It’s designed to enable interactions like controlling a 16-step sequencer, or as a 4-track arrangement controller, or adjusting 4 different values of one selected object like an ADSR envelope."

KDJ-ONE Now on Kickstarter & Indiegogo

"The Next Generation Portable Music Studio KDJ-ONE Kickstarter & Indiegogo Project Launched!

San Jose, CA, USA
Portable Music Studio KDJ-ONE has launched its crowdfunding effort on both Kickstarter and Indiegogo today. The funding period is expected to last for one month.

Kickstarter Project Page

Indiegogo Project Page

The KDJ-ONE is a handheld all-in-one music production device for beginners and professionals alike. It contains a number of tools you would need to create music from scratch such as a synthesizer, sequencer, sampler, and much more. The device is available for only $395 from both the Kickstarter and Indiegogo projects. More than 100 song patterns created by top artists such as Sid Wilson from Slipknot, Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Trigger, Xenogears), Shinji Hosoe (Ridge Racer, No Game No Life) will be pre-loaded onto the device. The device also comes with an application for both Windows and Mac to interface the KDJ-ONE with your PC as well as a SDK, allowing you to code your own applications for use with the KDJ-ONE."

The dsp-G1 Analog Modeling Synthesizer - World's Smallest Hardware Synth?

You might have thought the Ploytec PL2 was the smallest hardware synth.  Maybe not.  You are looking at the complete synth, MIDI in to audio out.

Currently on Indiegogo

"The dsp-G1 is a computer model of an analog synthesizer running with a sample resolution of 44.1KHz and 16-bit. It reads the parameters from the frontpanel knobs and calculates the sound output. It is played through a MIDI-IN connection.

It features a 3-DCO variable waveform oscillator, 18dB Lowpass filter with resonance, 2 Envelopes and 1 LFO. That adds up to 17 frontpanel realtime knobs.

The waveform can be seamlessly morphed from Sine, Triangle, Pulse to Saw.
There is also a Wrap setting for additional harmonics.

The 18dB resonant lowpass filter sounds very realistic and selfoscillates at high resonance settings.

It's 5-Note paraphonic meaning that it can take 5-key chords but they are all routed through single filter and amp envelopes.

All internal calculations are done at 32-bit integer resolution and output at 16-bits.

The dsp-G1 is a standalone synthesizer and requires no computer to play.
Just MIDI input from a keyboard or sequencer."

Demos:


"First test of the dsp-G0 Analog Modeling Synth"





Optimizing the dsp-G1 oscillator algorithm

Published on May 29, 2014 Jan Ostman·6 videos

"Testing and optimizing the dsp-G1 oscillators algorithm and playing it over MIDI."

Filter modulated from envelope


"This is the dsp-G1 filter modulated from the EG."

Elektor 3D pad: Touchless Gesture Control Interface Now on Indiegogo

via Jean-Noël, the inventor of 3D pad, in the comments of this previous post. You'll find the fundraising campaign on Indiegogo here. You'll find their Facebook page here.

Via the Indiegogo campaign:

"Jean-Noël - the inventor - says:

'The story started six years ago with my basic invention. For one year now I have been working full time on it to finally get it to market.
The idea of this disruptive technology is to enable humans to interact with electronical devices by touchless and gestural mode.

Ootsidebox is in competition with very big companies. However, we are able to give benefits that they cannot provide so far. I´m very proud of this fact and today we want to share it with all the creative people: artists, makers and hackers. That´s why we choose to make it an open source and open hardware project.

We are curious to find out what applications you will find for this new technology!'

What is 3D-Pad,
and how does it work?
3D-Pad is a touchless gesture control interface providing 3D coordinates and gesture recognition, with a 10cm depth perception.

It consists of a sandwich made up of:
a PCB called an electrode plane (1)
an Arduino Shield (2)
an Arduino Uno (3) - based on ATMEL ATmega328"

mi.1 : Wireless MIDI Interface From QUICCO SOUND on Indiegogo

mi.1 : Wireless MIDI Interface from QUICCO SOUND on Vimeo.

mi.1 is a wireless MIDI interface between Digital Piano and iPhone or iPad.

On Indiegogo here.

This looks promising. There are other wireless MIDI adapters on the market, but look a the size of this. It's virtually seamless. Also note the iPad integration.

Some synth spotting at 3:00. I met QUICCO SOUND at NAMM. They are also coming out with a bluetooth wireless MIDI controller. The designers are ex Roland and Yamaha. One designed the Roland JP-8000.

MONOpulator - 8 Step Sequencer, Sampler and Drum Machine on Indiegogo

via Indiegogo:

"We're developing a 4 track 8 step sequencer which allows you to place instruments anywhere you want in any of the 8 steps the sequencer has:

Place kick drums, snares, hi hats and crashes up to 8 positions each.
200% pitch control to speed up or slow down Playback & Record speed.
64 KHz sampling, up to 128 KHz Record/Playback speed with pitch control.
This is an all-in-one unit that works as a sequencer, drum machine, and sampler.

What We Need & What You Get

To bring this board into existence we need:

Your help with reaching our fundraising goal so we can manufacture.
Only a limited number of units will be made!
The funds will be going directly to the circuit board manufacturer.
The Impact

This is an all in one unit that can do more than what is currently available:

Effortlessly tell the instruments when to strike during the step sequence.
This board is in high demand from musicians and DJ's, so we're making the board.
This board will cost about 1/10th the price of traditional units, and does much more.
Other Ways You Can Help

Some people just can’t contribute, but that doesn’t mean they can’t help:

Let your musician and DJ friends know about this device because they'll want one.
These units will be going fast, so grab one while you can before manufacture!
And that’s all there is to it."

Note this is the first MONOpulator post.

Diagram A Noise Synth Boxes on Indiegogo

DIAGRAM A - Live in Boston - 2012 Industrial Liberation Festival

Published on Jul 16, 2012 ReGenMagazine·152 videos

"DIAGRAM A
Performing at the Industrial Liberation Festival on July 7, 2012 in Boston.

Camera & Editing by Luke Haughwout
www.regenmag.com
Find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ReGenMag"

via Indiegogo:

"Diagram A is my mental feedback research project that has been producing visual and audio noise constructions for about 20 years. All the electronics used in recordings and live demonstrations are handmade and my own design. The skills I have accumulated from this research will be used in the production of a limited edition of noise synth devices if this campaign is funded.

The devices will come with multiple inputs and outputs, a multiple pad touch sensitive control for skin contact, 4 oscillators, noise generator and extra copper pads to make it circuit bender friendly. In other words they will sputter, squeal, and beep. Plug stuff into them or plug them into each other (if you have a couple) to create complex textures! Press your fingers onto touch sensitive pads for additional control of the sound!

My machines endure abuse and keep kicking. These devices will be a reliable construction with a body designed by partner/sculpture Alicia Renadette. Alicia has years of experience in fabrication shops and a solid grasp of materials.

The funding goal is $7000. This would go towards necessary startup costs including materials(aluminum, wood) tools(drill press, jig saw), electronics(printed circuit boards, components), time/rent(I will be quiting my day job to work on this through the winter)

The perks include never heard recordings in hand made art packaging, crazy T shirts with Diagram: A image, one of a kind collages and rarely seen video.

CLICK FOR MORE »

I DREAM OF WIRES All-Modular Soundtrack by Solvent Available for PRE-ORDER

via IDOW on Facebook

"I DREAM OF WIRES' all-modular soundtrack by Solvent is now available for PRE-ORDER in a variety of formats. Place your order by Jan31 and receive a 10% discount when you add the promo code SOLVENTPREORDER at check-out.

- 'New Ways' LP (suction025 cd/vinyl/digital)
- 'C for Comfort' EP (suction026 cassette/digital)

Release date is Feb11, and pre-orders are set to ship 1st week of Feb.

Red vinyl (2x12" LP + 7") edition of 'New Ways' is limited to 250 copies, of which approx 100 are already spoken for via IndieGoGo IDOW pre-orders. So there's about 150 of those available.

Released on Suction Records."



The first track is "Themogene (I Dream of Wires Theme)" as featured in the trailer:

"I Dream of Wires: Hardcore Edition" 2013 official trailer from I Dream Of Wires on Vimeo.

Moments Lost Modular Challenge by Ritchie

Published on Jan 4, 2014 Ritchie DeCarlo·134 videos

"This is my submission for the Challenge

Moments Lost is a crowdfunded project with new music and art inspired by Blade Runner.
Read more here: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mom...

The Challenge
We want your take on the background sound of Los Angeles 2019 to use on the Moments Lost record. The automated environment with bleeps, servo motors and hovercraft passing by, or maybe the sound of an android factory working 24/7 to provide workers for the off-world colonies - the choice is yours, go wild! The winner will be featured on one of the tracks and published on cd, vinyl, picture vinyl and digital download.

How?
Patch up your modular and record. Make a video or/and snap a photo of the modular setup.

Rules
- Modular hardware synthesizers only. No software allowed.
- You can use effects for your public presentation, but please also record a version without reverb. This is very important.
- Record in 44.1 khz/24 bit
- Live tweaking is allowed
- Multitracking is not allowed
- photo and/or video of patch required.
- Only new, never before unpublished material accepted.

Deadline January 7th, 2014"

Moments Lost modular competition

Published on Jan 2, 2014 Waveshaper·15 videos

"Moments Lost is a crowdfunded project with new music and art inspired by Blade Runner. Read more here: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mom..."

Moments Lost - Remote Emotions studio outtakes

Published on Nov 14, 2013

Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 & Yamaha CS-80.

"Preorder / support on http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mom...

Studio outtakes from work in progress with track #7 "Remote Emotions" of Moments Lost - A crowdfunded project with music, art & stories inspired by Blade Runner. Music: Analog Sweden - Artwork: Kilian Eng & HR-FM."

Moments Lost - Music & Art inspired by Blade Runner on Indiegogo

Published on Oct 29, 2013 AnalogSweden·59 videos

Update: Indiegogo link fixed: www.indiegogo.com/projects/moments-lost

"Preorder / support on www.indiegogo.com/projects/momentslost

It started six months with our first Blade Runner tribute track, and after the great response it spawned the idea to make a whole album. We're approaching the creation of the music with a rig similar to Vangelis' original setup, of course including the Yamaha CS80, Roland VP-330 strings and Rhodes. On this track we also used the Prophet 5, Jupiter 4 and Analogue Solutions Vostok mk1. The working methods are also inspired by Vangelis, using a live and direct approach to capture the energy and feel of the original recordings where everything is played by hand. No midi is or will be used, only analog sequencers will be used.

Together with a professional writer we're creating new small stories, called moments, that will be the themes for the music, and to please the eyes we're working with illustrators Kilian Eng and HR-FM for the creation of the album art. dwdesign.tumblr.com/ www.hr-fm.com/

We want to release cd, colored vinyl and an art booklet with illustrations for every track and documentation on the creation.

Moments Lost - sounds and visuals from a lost world. A project with music and art inspired by the world of Blade Runner. www.indiegogo.com/projects/momentslost"

Terpstra Keyboard: 280 Color Changing Continuous Controllers on Indiegogo

The Terpstra Keyboard Concept - 280 Color Changing Continuous Controllers
Published on Sep 18, 2013

Discovering the Terpstra Keyboard prototype


Some of you might recognize the Terpstra from this previous post way back in 2006.

via Indiegogo: "Only two prototypes of this keyboard were ever made and we're raising money to bring the project back to life - improved and packed with amazing new features."

"Get a Terpstra Keyboard now at http://igg.me/at/terpstra/x/1633808 - limited edition, unique chance to own one!

Part 1/2 is about the keyboard layout and shows why the Terpstra is 12 times easier to learn and play than the classical keyboard, by taking a look at the definition of a generalized or isomorphic keyboard: an instrument having the keys arranged in a symmetrical manner, so that notes occupying the same relative position always make the same interval with each other.

A generalized keyboard makes it possible for any passage, chord, or combination of any kind, to have exactly the same form under the fingers, in whatever key it is played - not only for the standard tuning of 12 notes per octave, but also for any traditional tuning system (indian, arabic, chinese, etc) and any other microtonal layout.

The Terpstra Keyboard was an American Festival of Microtonal Music production made with support from Maldeb Foundation. Only 2 prototypes were ever made. It is available for a limited period, in a limited amount and at a fraction of the market price at:
http://igg.me/at/terpstra/x/1633808"

A Brief History of the Terpstra Generalized Keyboard
Published on Oct 4, 2013 Cortex Design Inc·1 video

7 Days to Go for Wireless MIDI on the iPad - PUC Demo // Roar Katy Perry

Uploaded on Oct 2, 2013 JamStikVideo·13 videos

You'll find the Indiegogo campaign here. 7 days left and only $13,813 of their $50,000 goal. Hopefully this will happen. If not, maybe they can try Kickstarter for the remainder.

via discchord

Rogue + QuNeo : In Office Test Performance

Published on Oct 1, 2013

"We decided to test the QuNeo Rogue out in our office in Berkeley...

Check out our Indiegogo Campaign here:
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/qun..."

QuNeos on eBay - note the Rogue currently on Indiegogo is what provides the wireless connectivity.

Rogue Indiegogo Update #1 - First Production Prototype

Published on Sep 24, 2013 Keith McMillen Instruments·195 videos

PUC Wifi MIDI IN or OUT for iOS - Indiegogo Campaign

PUC: Free Your Music From The Tyranny Of Wires Published on Sep 5, 2013 JamStikVideo·11 videos
On Indiegogo here.

The holy grail for iOS MIDI.  I hope it supports MIDI sysex.

Update2: I heard back from PUC on Facebook and it will support MIDI In or Out.  It looks like it will be configurable.  Striking out the first Update below so there is no confusion.  MIDI Out on the iPad is supported so you can use this for wifi control of your synths - think sequencers, synth template editors, and other controllers. We'll find out about MIDI sysex support hopefully soon.

via PUC on the Facebook thread: "Actually the PUC can serve as either a MIDI input or output from iOS. I'm going to pass along your SysEx details to the engineers that can let us both know how big the byte packet can be without causing other issues. Might take me a couple of days to get the answer, we're at DISRUPT in San Francisco this week."


Update:  I'm only seeing one MIDI port and based on the video and image below it looks like it's MIDI In only for iOS devices.  No MIDI Out for iOS.  If that is indeed the case, this will not work for using your iPad to control your synths - no editors, sequencers, controllers, etc. I left a comment on their Facebook page here. My first comments were before I realized MIDI Out didn't appear to be supported. Feel free to leave a comment there so they can gauge interest.

"The PUC is a wireless MIDI interface designed specifically for iOS devices.
PUC allows you to wirelessly connect any MIDI device (keyboard, DJ controller, drum pad, floor pedal controllers, etc.) directly to your iPad.
PUC can also work with any platform that supports a MIDI connection over WiFi.
For more info go see: http://igg.me/at/PUC
http://www.facebook.com/pucwireless
http://www.twitter.com/pucmidi
http://www.mipuc.com"

"We are changing the future of MIDI technology- and we want you to be part of the movement. With your help, we’re creating a unique solution that will revolutionize an entire industry.

The Vision

When Zivix was developing the proprietary wireless MIDI technology for their award winning JamStik™, we saw the need for "legacy" MIDI gear screaming for the ability to connect wirelessly to iOS apps. Sure, there are a number of gadgets with more wires to tether your gear down with, but "mobile" devices should be just that - mobile. After a couple of hardware and software tweaks, the extracted design’s container got a mobile makeover and the PUC was born! Now everything that has a MIDI port can easily connect to your iPad, iPhone, Mac, and compatible PC.

The PUC

The PUC is a wireless MIDI interface designed specifically for iOS devices. The PUC allows you to wirelessly connect any MIDI device (keyboard, DJ controller, drum pad, floor pedal controllers, etc.) directly to your iPad. PUC can also work with any platform that supports a MIDI connection over WiFi.

The PUC communicates directly to the iPad via WiFi directly as a device, no "host" WiFi network is necessary. PUC uses an open standard for CoreMIDI over WiFi. Once your legacy MIDI signals are translated into CoreMIDI by the PUC, any CoreMIDI compatible app can recognize it.

Additional details on Indiegogo here.

KMI Launches QuNeo Rogue Indiegogo Campaign

See the video here.

"Rogue is a robust wireless connection and battery for the QuNeo 3D Pad Controller.

BERKELEY, California – September 9, 2013 – KMI has officially launched an Indiegogo campaign for its newest product— QuNeo Rogue, an integrated wireless connectivity and long lasting battery power accessory for KMI's QuNeo pad controller. Giving artists unprecedented freedom, now anyone with a QuNeo can use Rogue to get out from behind their gear and into the spotlight.

What is Rogue?
Rogue is an accessory for the QuNeo that supplies long lasting battery power and an incredibly robust wireless connection to a computer.
Rogue attaches quickly and easily to the bottom of your QuNeo with low-profile velcro.
Battery life for Rogue exceeds 12 hours (in time-trials we saw it function over 16 hours).
Artists say…
"The idea of having a really sophisticated controller that's completely wireless would really open up a lot of opportunities that currently don't exist."
- Dan Deacon (yes, that Dan Deacon!)

"I love this controller; it's absolutely amazing. They're going to make my favorite controller even better- by making it wireless!"
- Thavius Beck (Producer/Artist, Dubspot Instructor, Ableton Certified Trainer)

"KMI told me about the Rogue and my brain started flipping out a little bit."
- Jack Conte (Pomplemoose, Patreon) (built a QuNeo playing robot!)

Learn more at www.keithmcmillen.com/QuNeo/rogue/

Contribute to our Indiegogo campaign now and be one of the first to get a Rogue for $350 (US shipping, add $50 for Int’l shipping) or get a QuNeo + Rogue for $450 (includes US shipping, add $50 for Int’l shipping)"

COTFG NMASS 2013 Event & Indiegogo Campaign

via http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cotfg-nmass-2013

"WHAT IS IT?

Church of the Friendly Ghost presents the fifth annual NMASS (New Media Art and Sound Summit) from Thursday, June 13th until Saturday, June 15th, 2013! Concerts! Art Installations! Film screenings! Workshops!

Your contribution to this campaign underwrites the production of NMASS, paying for things such as artist travel, accommodation, equipment rentals, sound engineering, and venue costs. Your support is an investment in a creative summit that contributes to the unique cultural identity of our great city! 100% of admissions proceeds are paid to our featured guest artists and performers. NMASS and COTFG are completely volunteer-run. You can support this campaign even if you're not in Austin or can't attend the festival in person!

This year our festival will feature an entire day of programming and workshops based around modular synthesizers, an evening of cocktails and experimental film, a documentary film brunch and a sample of the most intriguing performers on the local, national and international new music, fringe and electronic scene. Three days all for a reasonable ticket price of $35! This is how the line up is shaping out so far:

Eurorack synth module building workshop with Super Synthesis and Delptronics* Modular synth meet and greet / show and tell, Thomas Fang, Daze of Heaven, Douglas Ferguson, Rick Reed, Atlanta-based sound designer and IDM wizard Richard Devine with visuals by SYMBOL. Experimental Response Cinema will present the films of Dallas artist Michael Morris and a program of local experimental filmakers, Chicago's Coppice will perform new material for prepared pump organ and tape procceses, Nick Hennies in a vibraphone and bass duo, The Austin premier of the film Conlon Nancarrow: Virtuoso of the Player Piano, Red Ox vs. Cinders, master of cassette tape destruction Jason Zeh, Argentinean electronic musician Nicolas Melmann will be presenting a live sound and video performance, a new installation by Sean O'neill and Clay Odom. Plus more artists and events are being added every day!

The day by day schedule is not fully laid out yet, but here's a sketch:

Thursday, June 13th

An evening of cocktails and experimental film projection and performance with artist Michael Morris and the film makers from the Experimental Response Cinema

Friday, June 14th

I/O Music Technology presents a modular synthesizer workshop, meet and greet, and modular synth performances: Thomas Fang, Daze of Heaven, Douglas Ferguson, Rick Reed, Richard Devine. These will be followed by an evening performance by Nicolas Melmann.

Saturday, June 15th

An afternoon brunch with a screening of the documentary Conlon Nancarrow: Virtuoso of the Player Piano, followed by performances by Nick Hennies, Red Ox vs. Cinders, Jason Zeh, Coppice and many more to be added soon!

*Friday's modular synthesizer workshop! Participants can choose to build one of several module kits offered by Delptronics and Super Synthesis, designed for the Eurorack format. There will be a fee for PCBs, panels, and components, but soldering stations and supplies will be provided, along with hands-on instruction, and you'll leave with a working synth module. Fee, available kits and RSVP information coming soon!

Church of the Friendly Ghost is a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit cultural arts organization headquartered in Austin, and founded in 2003. We operate under the sponsorship of Salvage Vanguard Theater, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with support from the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin, and the Texas Commission on the Arts. All contributions, other than ticket purchases, are federal tax deductible. Tax exempt status information available on request.

The full 3 day festival pass is just $35.00!
You can purchase that right here, right now by backing us at that level!"

Icebreaker Audio: Akebono - Koto Synthesizer Demo

Akebono - Koto Synthesizer Demo from Icebreaker Audio on Vimeo.

"Save Icebreaker Audio campaign update:

If the Indiegogo campaign is a success, first thing I will do is create a Kontakt instrument based on this unique suitcase instrument.

It's from Japan (all panel text is Japanese) and from the 80s. It was designed for Koto practice and has a few cool features.

I try to demo a few different sounds, and give a feel for the instrument.

Check out the campaign here: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/save-icebreaker-audio
A free Battery Kit containing the percussion sounds is available here: http://www.icebreaker-audio.com/free-stuff/battery-kits/"

Follow-up to this post.