Robotspeak 16th anniv. gathering - 10/20/18

Published on Oct 8, 2019 SynthAddict

"I caught only 2 of the many live performances that day: Kurt Kurasaki (Buchla madness) and Carson Day (DSI/Sequential monster jam). The projected video synth images by Dirty Bill accompany the first session - nice ambience. :-) A great show - thanks Robotspeak (Steve) for another great annual event !!!"

Robotspeak 16th Anniversary Show [Episode 88]

Published on Oct 21, 2018 CatSynth TV

http://catsynth.com

"ROBOTSPEAk, San Francisco's premier location for all things synth, is celebrating its 16th Anniversary. From Steve Taormina:
"16 years? What? Yes!! Back on October 1st 2002, myself and Alan Stewart (after setting up, cleaning, ordering and everything there is to start a business throughout all of September 2002), opened up this now world renown shop to the public! "

For more information, and products for sale, please visit https://robotspeak.com/

Carson Day
Kurt Kurasaki - https://kurtkurasaki.bandcamp.com/
Tom Djll - https://djll.bandcamp.com/ http://tomdjll.com/
Roy Shade - https://royshade.bandcamp.com
Nyboer
SRCFLP - https://srcflp.bandcamp.com/

Dirty Bill on Analogue Video

Your Support of the only Local (exclusively) Modular Analog Synth dealer in Northern California (ROBOTSPEAK) is as always, appreciated and necessary!"

Church of Thee Super Surge at Robotspeak [Episode 62]

Published on Jun 11, 2018 CatSynth TV

"Church of Thee Super Surge is a monthly event at Robotspeak in San Francisco. This month's edition featured:

Gino Robair's UnPopular Electronics with Tom Djll
Franck Martin
LX Rudis

Instruments included an Oberheim Xpander, sundry Eurorack synthesizer modules, Serge synthesizer panels, and more.

http://www.robotspeak.com

http://www.ginorobair.com/
http://tomdjll.com/

https://www.peachymango.org/

http://www.edgetonerecords.com/rudis.html"

NSynth Super - An Open Source Hardware Neural Synthesizer From Google

Published on Mar 13, 2018 Google

[Update: You can now find an order form on Auxren's website here for assembled PCBs minus the case.

Update2 via Koryo Williamson in the comments: "I'll post STEP and STL files for cases that more resemble the active UI version. Xometry, Protolabs, DIY 3D print and such."

Update3: Just a side not for those interested: the neural synthesis brings the Hartmann Neuron to mind, and the resynthesis aspect brings the Technos Axcel and the Axcel2 to mind.]

Playlist for the videos above:
1. Making music with NSynth Super

London-based producer Hector Plimmer, explores new sounds generated by the NSynth machine learning algorithm - using NSynth Super an open source experimental instrument.

2. Making music using new sounds generated with machine learning [featuring Robotspeak]

NSynth Super is an open source experimental instrument. It gives musicians the ability to explore completely new sounds generated by the NSynth machine learning algorithm.

Note NSynth was first mentioned in this post with Andrew Huang.

"NSynth Super is part of an ongoing experiment by Magenta: a research project within Google that explores how machine learning tools can help artists create art and music in new ways.

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Patrick O' Brien live at Binary Society 09 @ Robotspeak

Published on Nov 13, 2017 Distortion Productions

"On October 28th, 2017, Patrick O' Brien from Encino, CA played a live modular set for Binary Society in Vinyl Dreams at Robotspeak's Annual Synth Meet commemorating their 15 Year Anniversary in San Francisco. Live visual performance by Tim Thompson and Bill Wiatroski. Available for viewing in UHD 4K. For more info visit https://www.youtube.com/obrienmedia and binarysv.com"

Haptic Synapses live at Binary Society @ Robotspeak 2017 Synth Meet

Published on Nov 6, 2017 Distortion Productions

"On October 28th, 2017, Silicon Valley's Haptic Synapses (Charles Johnson, Derek Scott & Steve Cooley) performed an epic live modular set for Binary Society in Vinyl Dreams at Robotspeak's Annual Synth Meet commemorating their 15 Year Anniversary in San Francisco. Live visual performance by Bill Wiatroski and Tim Thompson. Available for viewing in UHD 4K. For more info visit hapticsynapses.com and binarysv.com"

DSI Coming to 5th Northern California Synth Meet @Robotspeak SF This Weekend

via @dsiSequential

"5th Northern California Synth Meet this weekend! @Robotspeak SF: robotspeak.com/blogs/news/the…"

4th annual Bay Area Synth meet at @Robotspeak San Francisco this Saturday

via @dsiSequential

"4th annual Bay Area Synth meet at @Robotspeak this Saturday, October 22nd from 2 till 6PM."

Sync 01 Synth Event Hosted by Audio Damage Set for This Friday in San Francisco

"Sync01 is a free and all-ages event organized by AudioDamage. It’s an afternoon of community, conversation, and cables with Eurorack and synth manufacturers. Live performances from James Cigler, Rodent, Bana Haffar, and Tyler Thompson.

During the event several manufactures will be there to demo their products. Among the other manufacturers: Audio Damage, WMD, Makenoise, Roger Linn, Rossum Electro-Music, Toppobrillo, Mordax, Dave Smith Instruments, Industrial Music Electronics (formerly The Harvestman), Blue Lantern, Noise Engineering, 4MS and Synthrotek. Besides manufacturers retailers such as Robotspeak and I/O Music Technology will be attending the event as well.

Date: March 5th, 2016
Time: 4PM to 8PM
Place: Codeword, 917 Folsom St (@ 5th St.), San Francisco"

Percussa will be showing their AudioCubes as well.

Church Of Super Serge 12/19/15

Published on Dec 20, 2015 Dmitri SFC

"Featuring Chickenneck Palace & Dave's Mathew Band"

Robotspeak's Northern California Synth Meet Performances 2015

Published on Oct 25, 2015 Dmitri SFC

"Video documentation of the performances held at Vinyl Dreams for the synth meet."

Doug Lynner and the first Serge commercially sold after 6:17. The Mystery Serge.

Analog Ladies at Robotspeak

via CatSynth where you'll find the full post including video.

Pictured:

"Gargalikis, who often performs as part of the duo, Slope114, has a mellifluous voice that rises above some of the noise sounds from the modular synth, while blending as a high note in longer drones."

"Miss Moist, an Oakland-based electronic musician who describes her music as 'electro candy pop // tropical kitsch'. She combined analog electronics with a Korg Electribe and Mini-Kaoss Pad."

"Jill Fraser performing on her vintage Serge modular synthesizer."

"Mint Park, who performed with an analog modular synthesizer made composed primarily of TipTop Audio modules along with a laptop running Ableton Live!"

CatSynth's own Amanda Chaudhary: "For this set, I brought the full analog modular system, including some recent acquisitions such as the Hexinverter.net Mutant-Hijats – I opened the set with the Hihats controlled by the Make Noise Rene and the Moog Theremini. The Theremini, used exclusively as a CV controller for the modular synth, was the centerpiece of the set as it enabled full embodied performance. I also brought along the Garrahand drum, which works well fed into the Make Noise Echophon."

Analog Ladies Coming to Robotspeak San Francisco this Saturday

via CatSynth:

"We have covered several of the Church of the Superserge shows at Robotspeak over the past year or so. And now I will be performing in one as part of a special Analog Ladies edition. It will be an afternoon of analog synthesizer madness featuring several of instrument’s most talented women: Jill Fraser, Mint Park, Amanda Chaudhary, Miss Moist, and 7H1NG2. It’s a casual BYOB event, so if you’re in San Francisco (or anywhere on the Bay Area transit grid) and free tomorrow afternoon, please drop by Robotspeak (589 1/2 Haight Street in SF) to hear us.

I will performing on my analog modular plus Moog Theremini, and probably wearing something with a feline theme. Here is a photo of the modular as I start to set up the initial patch for tomorrow’s set."

Elise Gargalikis for ChurchOfSuperSerge @robotspeak 3/21/15

Published on Mar 22, 2015 Dmitri SFC

"http://femalepressure.tumblr.com/post..."

Clarke Robinson for ChurchOfSuperSerge @Robotspeak 3/21/15

Published on Mar 22, 2015 Dmitri SFC

"https://www.pinterest.com/clarkerobin..."

ChurchOfSuperSerge November2014

Published on Nov 16, 2014 Dmitri SFC

"Rain or shine every 3rd saturday @robtotspeak. _Always Experimental, Always Live !"

Robotspeak synth meet - 10/25/14

Published on Nov 2, 2014 SynthAddict

"A quick walkthrough of the event near the end of the day.
Special demo of the Synthi AKS near the end."

ROBOTSPEAK 2014 Synth Meet - San Francisco, October 25th

Published on Oct 25, 2014 rezfilter

"From ROBOTSPEAK's page about the synth meet:

Please join us on Saturday October 25th from 2 ill 6PM for the Northern California/Bay Area Synth meet at ROBOTSPEAk!

Check out the latest synths & Modules and talk to reps from Moog, Dave Smith Instruments, Make Noise, Pittsburgh Modular, 4MS, Synthrotek and more.

See Vintage synths and try out the gear in person!

Check out the Shop demo rigs featuring a Frankensteined Make Noise System 1 that we enhanced with a slew of Mutable instruments modules AND the New ROBOTSPEAk Monolith featuring all kinds of great Eurorack Modules.

Killer live electronic music next door at Vinyl Dreams!"

ARAB SYNTHESIZER Fundraiser for Palestine Children's Relief Fund Event at Robotspeak SF

via Willy Goatcheese on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Free in store performance by SLOPE114 at Robotspeak.  Church of the Super Serge.

"Robot Dances" - Doug Lynner aka Synthesizerman - 7/19/14

Published on Jul 21, 2014 Doug Lynner

"'Robot Dances' - Doug Lynner aka Synthesizerman - 7/19/14 - Performed live at Robotspeak (San Francisco) on the Church of The Super Serge concert series on Serge and Cynthia modular synthesizers.

A close-up video view of the set-up of the instrument for this performance can be seen at http://youtu.be/jZk8Ewv0wCg.

For more visit http://www.neatnetnoise.com

Copyright 2014 by Doug Lynner. All Rights Reserved."