IT'S MMTA SYNTHFEST TIME!!!

And I'm heading out! I'll likely be live blogging at the event as long as I have a good connection. Normal posts will go up along with SYNTHFEST posts, so keep an eye on the MMTA SYNTHFEST 2013 label.

Full details on the event here.

If you are going don't forget the Bob Moog Foundation raffle!

You can also send in your pics and video anytime if you'd like me to post them.

See you there!

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Published on Mar 16, 2013 JohnLRice·193 videos

Note the MMTA Spring SYNTHFEST is Today!!!  John will have this system at the event if you want to see it in person.

"Warning: at about 1:35 the audio gets much louder and is heavily distorted. (any Devin Townsend fans out there?? ;-)

This is what I'm taking to the spring MMTA Synthfest 2013 tomorrow - on March 16th 2013 . . .I mean today! :-/ I had finally finished as much as I was going to get finished and I was testing it out and was enjoying cranking this up through my K10 PA speaker so I thought I'd make a quick video.

Thanks for watching!"

Eurorack, Modcan B & Moon Modular (Moog/Synthesizers.com) formats. You can watch another video and pic of John's mixed format modular in this post.

The PACKRAT Sampler Coming to the MMTA SYNTHFEST Tomorrow

For those going to the MMTA Spring SYNTHFEST tomorrow, there will be ten copies of "the PACKRAT sampler" available at the Mattson Mini Modular & BMF Raffle table.

Bob Moog Foundation Raffle at the MMTA Spring SYNTHFEST

For those attending the MMTA Sprint SYNTHFEST tomorrow, there will be a raffle benefiting the Bob Moog Foundation!  There will be two drawings.  One around noon and one around three to four PM.  Tickets are $5 a piece or five for $20.  Cash only!  You can pick them up at the Mattson Mini Modular table.  Each winner will receive one limited edition numbered and signed poster, a t-shirt (L), and hoodie (XL). The two posters are pictured here.

Top: "This print 'Bob Moog' was created for the SYNTH Art Show by Jenny Greer of Sound Mind Creative. The poster measures 18x24 and is printed on 100lb poster stock. This is a hand-printed, hand signed, limited-edition."

Bottom: "This print was created for the SYNTH Art Show by Jenny Greer of Sound Mind Creative. The poster measures 18x24 and is printed on 100lb poster stock. This is a hand-printed, limited-edition of 100. Professionally framed locally in Asheville NC by BlackBird Frame and Art. Frame is traditional style, black, and includes glass, rigid black backing and pre-attached hanging hardware."

Note there will be some free BMF stickers and flyers at the event as well, so be sure to pick them up.  For those not attending the event, you can find BMF posters, Ts and more at the BMF shop.

T and hoodie pics below.

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MMTA Spring SYNTHFEST Update

Just a heads up, for those planning to come to the event, Circuit Abbey, and possibly Antimatter & Malekko may not be able to make it to the event.

 Update: it looks like Gordon may be on for  his 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Skype session on the ARP Odyssey & Minimoog after all.

 See the main post here for who is attending. It will be a great event.

I'll be putting up a post later, but the Bob Moog Foundation has sent us a bunch of goodies for a raffle. The raffle tickets will be $5 a piece or 5 for $20, so bring some cash. 100% of the raffle proceeds will go to the BMF so it's going to a good cause.

The event of course if free!

Division-6 Mattson SQ816 Coming to the MMTA Spring SYNTHFEST

Just a heads up for those going to the MMTA Spring SYNTHFEST, the Division-6 Mattson SQ816 will be on display and three units will be available for sale at a $850.00 each. That's a discount of $120.

http://division-6.com
http://mattsonminimodular.com

Madrona Labs Coming to the MMTA Spring SYNTHFEST

Randy Jones of Madrona Labs will be bringing the Soundplane to the MMTA Spring SYNTHFEST this Saturday.

See this post for videos on the latest software for the Soundplane.

MMTA SPRING SYNTHFEST 2013 Poster & Location Details

Click the poster for the full size shot. You'll find the details post here, the Facebook event page here and the MMTA forum here.

Remember, the event is free this Saturday at Shoreline Community College just north of Seattle, WA. You can find a map of the campus here (building 800). There will be items for sale so be sure to come prepared and ask tables if they have anything available.  Not all will of course.  You are in the area and want to bring gear to show and tell, please do.  There will be a separate room for jamming if you want to play with others.

Synthwerks Skiff with Division 6 / Mattson SQ816

via James Husted of Synthwerks on Facebook

Note this will be at the MMTA SYNTHFEST on Saturday.

"My Division 6/Mattson SQ816 came over and went in my new Sequencer Skiff - very fun. The SQ816 is a very cool device with lots of features. I have to refer to the manual and the little Cheater card that comes with it. It came with a little Division6 Jacklight too which is really sweet. It will be at the MMTA Synthfest..."

Stuff for Sale at The MMTA Spring SYNTHFEST

For those coming to the MMTA Spring SYNTHFEST on March 16,  there will be some items for sale, so come prepared.  Division 6 will have their complete line of modules for sale at a 15% event discount. Lunchbox Audio will have the list below for sale. Craig Padilla with have CDs and I'm sure others will have items for sale as well.  If you are attending and have anything for sale as well feel free to comment or shoot me an email and I'll update this post.


Some items from Lunchbox Audio:

MOOG
Limited Edition Moog Glow in the Dark Etherwave... (to be performed by Mark Mosher at the event)
Moog Electric Blue Voyager on hand for the event...Fresh from factory.
Moog Merch & giveaway stuff.
All the Moogerfoogers, and a Slim Phatty in Whitewash as those are somewhat limited as well...

KMI
KMI QuNeos on hand for sale.
KMI Soft Step & 12 Step also available.

Hal Leonard / Alfred Books
Approx. 15 copies of Mark Vail's book for the event. (Note Mark Vail will be at the event. If you catch him you should be able to get it signed).
Several other synth & pro audio related titles.

Ableton
One copy of Live 9 in stock & authorization to sell one copy of Live 8 Suite at $599 (pre 9 release pricing) which gets you a full upgrade to 9 for $200 off...
One remaining Live 8 Intro for $69.

Dave Smith Instruments
Possibly a Prophet 08', Tetra, Tempest, and Mopho x4 on display & for sale.

MMTA Spring SYNTHFEST 2013 Event Details

MMTA SYNTHFEST on Facebook

Update: Mark Vail, author of Vintage Synthesizers and former Editor of Keyboard Magazine will be in attendance at the Mattson Mini Modular Booth.  If you have a copy of his book, bring it in to get it signed. Also I added London Bridge Studios to the list.

As announced on February 7th, the MMTA Spring Synth Fest is coming to Shoreline Community College just north of Seattle on March 16th! You can find a map of the campus here (building 800).  The event is completely free so if you are in the area, do drop by.  It's a great chance to see gear you might not otherwise and a chance to sync up and converse with others that share your interests.  Note you do not have to bring any gear to attend, so if you can only make an hour or two, drop by.  The festival runs from 10AM - 5PM PST, but if you plan to bring gear you can start setting up at 8AM. There will be four rooms this year.  The Petting Zoo Room will be where people can bring their gear and mingle.  For those who attended previous events at the PNW Synth Gatherings at Renton Technical college, this is your room.  Along with The Petting Zoo, there will be a Jam Session room where you can jam along with others,  a Presentation room where dedicated lectures and performances will be given throughout the day (see the schedule below for some interesting talks lined up), and finally there will be a "Tradeshow Room" where manufactures will showcase their latest gear.

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MMTA Spring SYNTHFEST 2013 Coming to Seattle on March 16

The MMTA Spring Synth Fest 2013 is scheduled for March 16, 2013 at Shoreline Community College just north of Seattle. You can find a map of the campus here (building 800).

There will be four rooms this year:

The Petting Zoo where you can check out gear brought by people attending the event.

The Performance / Telepresentation Room for scheduled performances and presentations.

The Trade Show Room where manufacturers will be able to give demos on their gear. This is similar to The Petting Zoo but will likely be a quieter setting where you can go one on one with individual manufacturers.

Jam Session Room where people can perform with their gear.

Additional details will follow as we get closer to the date. We wanted to get the word out now for those who need to make travel plans.

You can find the Mostly Modular Trade Association on Facebook here.

See the MMTA SYNTHFEST label below for pics and videos from prior events.

If you are a manufacturer and would like to present at the event, send me email: matrixsynth@gmail.com.