Synth Kid Caitlin back with TONTO

Published on Aug 1, 2019 The Mad Music Machine

"Caitlin was invited to a special backstage tour at the National Music Centre in Calgary.

This included the chance to try out some unique and historic instruments, the highlight for her was undoubtedly creating and playing a simple patch on TONTO."

You can find previous posts featuring Caitlin here. See the label below for more posts featuring TONTO.

SynthFest France 2019 Alex4 Video

Published on Jun 19, 2019 Alex4

"Synth Fest France was a nice and very cozy event held by synth lovers for synth lovers and more specially for those who are the future synth lovers with a super social taste. Thanks to the whole team for your ambitious work!
Well prepared and organised it was a pleasure taking part.

We did two workshops trying to break down modular to its essentials for easy understanding of the core principle - it’s all about fluctuating voltages and routing them to your own needs a.k.a. setting up a program.
Located in the rooms of a former girls school on a hill next to the shores of the mighty river Rhone.
The city of Nantes itself has a rich history and offers a lot of interesting places from past to present."

Alex4 is

BoBeats' 5 YEAR OLD REVIEWS A SYNTHESIZER

Published on Jun 6, 2019 BoBeats

"Today my kids are helping me review this amazing synth from DATO."

BoBeats links:
►Patreon: http://bit.ly/bobeatspatreon
►Merch: http://merch.bobeats.tv
►Patches & samples http://bit.ly/storebobeats
►Music: http://bobeatsmusic.bandcamp.com
►Circuit Patches: http://bit.ly/bobeatsXisotoniks

Blipblox at Maker Faire 2019

Published on Jun 4, 2019 Blipblox Explorer Channel

"See the fun we had synchronizing 4 Blipbloxes into a single song. Everyone helped make the beat! Great party!"

Another synth for the kids.

Korg Volca Modular | Ambient Jam @ the Park

Published on Jun 4, 2019 littleBIGsynths

"Hey guys! Here is a video I shot while at the park with my daughter. The weather was so nice, so I thought it would be great to get some outdoor synth action. I've never really done much outdoor jamming, but I just say that it is quite enjoyable... I might have to do it more often. 😁

For this jam, I went for a nice ambient sequence in a Major scale... to keep things a bit lighter and fun. Just like my last jam, I didn't include any other Volcas or PO's this time around, in order to get more of a micro "modular" experience. 😉

Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy this video. As always, thank you for watching, littleBIGsynths. 🙂"

They made a synthesizer for BABIES!

Published on Jun 3, 2019 ANDREW HUANG

"Looking at the Dato Duo, a pretty awesome two-sided synth for all ages. :D"

NIKOL DRUMS SYNTHESIS

Published on May 6, 2019 Bastl Instruments

"This time Nikol explores the much-discussed topic of drum synthesis in the eurorack
modular domain. She starts with explaining the simplest ways of creating drums
and percussive sounds and then moves on to a complex three layer drum
patch that is animated by a multichannel sequencer resulting in interesting monophonic
beats.

The animation is basically defining eight different values at each step of the
sequencer, and sending those value groups (or macros, presets) to a drum engine, that
consists of a VCO a noise source, two VCAs a high-pass filter, three voltage-controlled envelopes, and a sampler. Values like volumes, pitch, envelope lengths, and noise filtering are all controlled by the sequencer.

Drums are an essential part of many kinds of music. By building your own drum engine
and beat animation, you can create a truly unique sounding rhythm section with its own
artifacts and kinks, advancing your experience and style."

Inutero heartbeats, theremin & synth (VCS3 & Music Easel) - Therminal C

Published on Apr 14, 2019 Therminal C I C Ehinger

"A few notes with & for you, the Unborn. Looking forward to meeting you soon.

Heartbeats recorded with a foetal doppler via my modular system (Ears module - Mutable Instruments).
Noises : VSC3, Eurorack (Braids), Kalimba
Bass line : Buchla Music Easel
Melody : Theremin processed via Les DiffYUseurs pedal

Longer version of this track to be released later on my second solo album.

Theremin & Video : Therminal C (Coralie Ehinger)
Music : Therminal C (Coralie Ehinger), featuring the Unborn

WEBSITE : https://www.therminalc.com - https://coralieehinger.ch"

Bob Moog Foundation Raffle for Minimoog Signed by Stevie Wonder, Moogseum Update & Summercamp

via The Bob Moog Foundation

"Every year we endeavor to bring you a truly exceptional Minimoog as part of our annual raffle. This year we are honored to offer a gorgeous vintage Minimoog in excellent physical and technical condition, played by the phenomenal Stevie Wonder and signed with his fingerprints, which are affixed to the synthesizer in a brass and plexiglass archival enclosure!

You can read more about the Minimoog, and purchase tickets here: http://bit.ly/2019MinimoogRaffle

Tickets are $25, 5/$100 or 12 for $200. All proceeds go to benefit Dr. Bob's SoundSchool and the Moogseum (opening in a mere two months).

This is the first time that Stevie has signed a Minimoog, making this a one-of-a-kind offering! Please join him in supporting the Bob Moog Foundation's important work. Purchase your tickets today and help us spread the word so we can make this the most successful raffle to date!"

On the Moogseum

"Wonder what we've been up to lately? In addition to teaching almost 3,000 students about the science of sound through Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, we've also been working hard to bring the Moogseum to life. We'll have more details soon, but we are still aiming for an opening at the end of May.

The Moogseum will feature two interactive timelines, an immersive video dome, lessons on synthesis for the novice to advanced learner, a re-creation of Bob's workbench, and much more.

As we close in on our goals for this one-of-a-kind facility, we need your help to bring it to fruition. Please consider making a donation to support this effort to bring Bob's legacy to life. Donate here.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our work!"

And Announcing Our 2019 Summer Camps:

"Back by popular demand, we are once again offering our experiential, fun Science of Sound and Science of Synthesis Summer Camps for kids ages 7-13 in the Asheville area.
You can read more and register your child here.

Our camps offer a unique experience for kids learn all about theremins, synthesizers, oscilloscopes, and lots more musical instruments and electronic devices. Many parents of past campers have raved that our Dr. Bob's SoundSchool camps were the best camps that their children had attended. We are proud to offer enriched, innovative, and inquiry-driven camps to so many wonderful children, and to inspire them to engage in science and discovery in their daily lives!"

GRP A 4 SYNTHESIZER UNBOXING & FIRST CONTACT

Published on Mar 25, 2019 JOSEF KLANG

FIRST CONTACT

Published on Mar 25, 2019 JOSEF KLANG

"FIRST TEST WITH MY NEW AMAZING GRP A 4"

Modular Synthesizer Ensemble - Ernst Krenek Forum 2019

Published on Feb 25, 2019 Modular Synthesizer Ensemble

www.krenek.at
www.modularsynthesizerensemble.at

Buchla 100 & eurorack system workshops.

"The Modular Synthesizer Ensemble consists of a fixed setup of 12 Modular Synthesizers and a repertoire of compositions written particularly for the ensemble.

The ensemble members are changing from project to project and will be introducing and guided by Gammon to present the musical outcome live as an ensemble. Furthermore the project offers the possibility to relate on the local sociocultural conditions and develop a individual format. The process of sound generation with the analog Modular Synthesizer can be experienced and created by by the participants themselves. Proceeding from the individual sound material we will experiment, invent, try out, improvise, interpret and compose. A simultaneous inventing and performing process of electronic music is emerging, with the aim to interpret compositions and present them live as an ensemble.
The Modular Synthesizer Ensemble enables a similar challenge to experienced musicians, modular enthusiasts or people with no previous knowledge because of its unique musical and social acoustic experience. The focus during this sensual and musical process is listening to each other and a collective ambition.


Af Zack
25th April – 28th April 2019 / Bolzano / IT

Superbooth 19
9th Mai – 11th Mai 2019 / Berlin

Ensembles Modulars
DOEPFER A-100 Modular System
Microphonic Soundbox / LeafAudio

Qu-Bit Nebulae, InSight lander and the Martian Winds

Published on Jan 20, 2019 The Mad Music Machine

"We were excited to add a Qu-Bit Nebulae to the Mad Music Machine, especially as it is powered by a Raspberry Pi and the Mad Music Machine began it's life as a small network of Raspberry Pis.

Our last Raspberry Pi project used our Astro Pi code (which ran on the International Space Station) to make music, so we thought we should follow up with another space-based project for this video.

We downloaded the raw 'Martian Winds' sounds from the NASA website and loaded them onto the Qu-Bit Nebulae. The Nebulae has independent control of (playback) speed and pitch which allowed us to bring the 'wind' sounds up more into the audible range.

We created an 'industrial' rhythm by using a 'sample and hold' LFO within Bitwig (via our Expert Sleepers ES8) matched to our Make Noise Tempi clock. This modulation signal was used to 'Freeze' the output of the Nebulae.

We also created wavetables for our E352 by loading the downloaded 'Martian Winds' into the Synthesis Technology WaveEdit program. We sequenced the E352 with our Make Noise René 2 to create the "Touchdown Confirmed" bass line / melody.

We loaded the NASA commentary of the landing into our 4MS Stereo Triggered Sample which was sequenced and synchronised with the rest of the patch using our Tip Top Circadian Rhythms.

All sounds within the patch were generated from the InSight mission with the exception of the Hexinverter Kick, Snare and Clap.

We recorded the audio using Bitwig Studio with our Nektar Panorama P6 controlling the Mixer.

And finally, following previous feedback, Caitlin's voice was recorded using a RØDE Smartlav+ Lavalier Microphone.

We are aware the video focusing is not great in this video so that is the next thing we need to work on!"

Christa Steiner - Silent Night on NuEVI - 1st Time Live

Published on Dec 22, 2018 Mark Steiner

"Christa's first live NuEVI (or any instrumental) performance. She's great under pressure. I'm so proud of her. Her great uncle, Nyle Steiner, invented the EVI (wind synth) back in the 70's. So neat to see her as the 3rd generation of her family now performing on this great instrument."

Caitlin demonstrates the Make Noise René 2 sequencer

Published on Nov 28, 2018 The Mad Music Machine

"Caitlin has been learning about René Descartes at school which inspired us to add a Make Noise René 2 and Tempi to the Mad Music Machine.

This a simple patch: René X channel to E370, Channel 1, René Y channel to the E352, René C channel to the System 1.

No other sounds sources or effects were used but we have a few extra patch cables to feed the audio to Bitwig for Analysis."

BoBeats FINALLY checking out CIRCUIT MONO STATION - Let's see what this synthesizer is about!

Published on Nov 15, 2018 BoBeats

"Today I am checking out one of the most requested pieces of equipment. The Circuit Mono Station from Novation.

You can support my videos here: : https://www.patreon.com/bobeats"

5 years old child plays LYRA-8 !

Published on Nov 15, 2018 Vlad Kreimer

"Ilya Kreimer plays an improvisation on LYRA-8"

E352 Morph + Detune Mode with Quadruple Theremin Jam

Published on Nov 3, 2018 The Mad Music Machine

"Here we test the latest E352 firmware which (among other things) adds a 'Morph + Detune' mode.

We detuned the 2nd output to be an octave higher than the first. One theremin modulated the E352 FM input, The second theremin modulated the 'Crush CV' on the Erica Synths Black Hole DPS2, theremins 3 & 4 were connected to the crossfade on the Morgasmatron to allow modulation between 'dry' and 'distorted' waveforms.

Caitlin then jammed using the Mother-32 sequencer and mixer to control the E352.

Other than the Mutant Bass Drum and Snare, all sounds in this video are from the E352"

Cwejman Synth and Makeup Tutorial - Dino Raindeer Mix - Christa and Mark Steiner

Published on Oct 1, 2018 Mark Steiner

"A little blush and pulse width modulation never hurt anyone."

Jamming with Theremins at Horsham AmeriCARna

Published on Sep 30, 2018 The Mad Music Machine

"We took the Mad Music Machine to Horsham AmeriCARna and invited the public to interact with it via our Thermins.

Caitlin and her friend recorded some samples, setup some rhythms on Circadian Rhythms, and Jammed away on the Theremins to generate uScale quantized notes for the E352 and E370.

A Thermin controlled Disting produced the effects.

We had a great day with the public and are looking forward to coming back to Horsham AmeriCARna again!"

Quadruple theremin test for Horsham Americarna

Published on Sep 28, 2018 The Mad Music Machine

"A very quick test of the setup we will be taking to Horsham Americarna.

4 Theremins that the public will be encourage to try out. One pair control the E352 (Frequency and Waveshape) and the other the E370 Frequency & Delay."