Yamaha CS01II plays JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH by Depeche Mode

YouTube Uploaded by peahix on May 12, 2011
follow-up to Yamaha CS01II plays NEW LIFE by Depeche Mode
"Download a higher quality copy here: http://snd.sc/mCXyWu

The Yamaha CS01II is the first real synthesizer I ever owned. I got it when I was about 14 years old, back in 1985 or so. I noticed that I could get reasonable approximations of most of the sounds from Depeche Mode's "Speak & Spell" album with it, but at the time I didn't have the means to make decent multi-track cover versions, even after I got a 4-track.

Recently I was studying the Depeche Mode 5.1 surround mixes, and realized that I could clearly hear all the distinct parts of alot of the songs, so I decided to throw together some renditions using just my trusty old Yamaha CS01II as the sole sound source (including the drums), just to see how close I could get to the originals.

This version has no vocals at all, but otherwise it comes pretty close to the original. The actual musical arrangement is about 100% accurate. The sounds themselves are of course only approximations, and most of them don't have the same level of timbral detail as the ARP originals. I sequenced the whole thing in Cubase via a Kenton Pro Solo going into the custom CV/Gate inputs on my CS01II, recording each monophonic line in one at a time. Cubase provided the reverb and EQ, otherwise it's all CS01II.

The trickiest bits to transcribe accurately were the brass stabs and arpeggiator in the bridge, both originally played on a Roland Jupiter 4. The brass stabs are a series of 4-note chords, which of course I had to record in one note at a time, since you can't play chords on the CS01II.

The drums also require multiple passes. For instance, the "timbale" part required a white noise burst (band-pass EQ'd) and a low sine wave (hi-pass EQ'd). The kick and snare also have multiple components.

Sorry for the boring repeat visuals- just can't be bothered! :)"

Joyless Pleasure – The Horrorist by thingstocome

Joyless Pleasure - The Horrorist by thingstocome
"It's full of analog synth and drum machine goodness. The first song "Modern" is all Vermona DRM 1 MKIII and Yamaha CS5."

Full details on the release at wire to the ear

Choices

YouTube Uploaded by attorks on May 13, 2011

"I was determined to do something different but then this sequence came up and I could not resist. The music begins with a 6-step sequence on row 1 of the Doepfer MAQ16/3 driving the Ian Fritz Teezer Through-Zero VCO which sawtooth output is modulated by the GCS Steiner filter and drives the Blacet Miniwave. This produces a modulated sound on the MiniWave. Then a 6-step sequence on row 2 of the MAQ16/3 driving the self-built Modular joins in. The Synthesizers.com Q960 sequencer is shifted by a 16-step pattern on row 3 of the Doepfer MAQ16/3 where not all steps are active. Then a Mellotron strings bass is played on the Roland XP-80 were after the Waldorf Q Keyboard comes in with a string sound. The solos are performed on the Clavia Nord Lead 1 which output is lead through a Zoom G1 effect device. I noticed a few minor glitches in the audio after I rendered the video which are also in the original audio. I will try to correct that later on for the mp3 file on my website using the multi-track recording.

You can download/see/hear the video and music from my website."

OTO Biscuit crunchy goodness on Livewire AFG FM'd by Vulcan Modulator

YouTube Uploaded by bigcitymusic on May 13, 2011

"Wyatt runs the Livewire AFG (Audio Frequency Generator) module through the incomparable OTO Machines Biscuit. The AFG oscillator is being modulated by the Livewire Vulcan Modulator. The OTO Biscuit makes any sound nice and crunchy and leaves me hungry for some cereal with ice cold milk!"

Drumsynth playing by Zviij

YouTube Uploaded by zviij on May 12, 2011

"Drumsynth playing work session by sound artist & noise designer Zviij w/ Elektron Octatrack, Akai XR20, Oto Biscuit, Korg Kaoss Pad, Korg Kaoss quad. © 2011.

* Booking : zviij AT zviij.com

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Metasonix TS-22 Pentode Filterbank Serial Number 2

via this auction

"The TS-22 Pentode Filterbank is an analog filter that utilizes four unique vacuum-tube bandpass filters. That provides you with four independently sweep-able and tune-able filters over a four-octave range. Capable of complex filtering, the TS-22 lets you sweep the lows, mids, highs, etc. independent of one another or you can latch them all in unison. Tweaking can be accomplished from the knobs on the unit or via external CV sources from other analog equipment. A round window at the center of the unit provides a view of the glowing tubes at work inside!

The TS-22's unique use of vacuum-tubes gives it a unique sound that is analog, clean and sometimes unpredictable. Also included is a vacuum-tube pentode voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA) to shape the effect of the filter on your sounds. Adjustable resonance that leads to self-oscillation for each filter is also a treat! CV inputs to control the filter sweeps and VCA allow easy integration with your existing analog synths! The TS-22 is not your typical filter, but its unique approach may do wonders for your synth sounds, loops, samples and/or human voices!

Specifications
Polyphony - Mono Input/Output
Oscillators - n/a
LFO - n/a
Filter - 4 vacuum-tube bandpass filters with resonance; staggered frequency ranges in one-octave increments, starting at 50 Hz; 1-octave range sweeping via knobs or external CV; Individual tuning controls for each filter from F to F.
VCA - built-in vacuum tube VCA to shape filters, usable with any external envelope generator via CV
Keyboard - None
Memory - None
Control - CV Input for filter sweep and VCA

Product review:
"WHAT A BEAST! Nothing like the FAT thick tube sound this thing pushes. Not like the newer TM-2 they are selling now. This is the real deal. Its not going to give you that pristine prissy glass sound of "liquid analogue"; its going to beat your face in! So, I cant say its the absolute most clean and clear filter out there, but for what it is designed for, it DEFINITELY does the trick! I've gotten some WILD stuff from this thing. Try sending squarepusher through this baby......OUCH"

"Built like a tank, solid rackmount unit. Could be used anywhere. Just dont throw it down a flight of stairs and you should be fine....it does have glass TUBES inside! LOTS OF TUBESSSSS!!!!!!"

"Excellent device. Does things NOTHING ELSE CAN DO. This is an ORIGINAL old school piece of gear! Because of the shitty market demand, people will only buy cheap little stomp-box devices. People dont appreciate the beauty of true vintage synthesizers anymore. This thing is UNIQUE and RARE!!! If you see one, GET IT!!! Hell, I'll buy another one off you. It took me two years of searching, finally a friend told me a local band had one for some reason. A bit pricey, but worth it. From what I understand, less than a dozen were made. It is a unique part synthesizer history---REALLY! If I lost this, I would probably kill someone. Then I would begin the long hike back to tube synth heaven--maybe in another 2 years I'd find a replacement....""

via brian comnes

Update via brian in the comments: "If I remember correctly , Eric only made a couple dozen of these ,and abandoned production mostly because the parts were so expensive ....if you have the balls (not afraid of 140 Volts) and tube project skills, the schematic is available online at http://www.cgs.synth.net/tube/ts22.html

not a beginner's project"

Vermona Filter Lancet online

"Info, images and demos of the Filter Lancet are now available at the VERMONA homepage. The multimode filter was shown at the Musikmesse in Frankfurt this year and will be available within the next three weeks."

O-Generator - Feel Good Inc. - Gorillaz

YouTube Uploaded by ogenerator on May 12, 2011

"http://www.o-generator.com - App Store - O-Generator Acoustic Music Maker - O-Music Ltd

O-Generator Music Maker is an App that can be used as a musical sketchpad to compose, learn, create and develop ideas in different styles whatever your musical level.

O-Generator's simple interface achieves sophisticated results. You can create and combine chords, choose individual notes and develop unique rhythmic patterns for your music compositions using an array of real instruments from drumkits to guitars. The beauty about O-Generator is that YOU compose the music."

Tenori-on sequencing analog synths & drum machine

YouTube Uploaded by kofieam3 on May 11, 2011

"First test using Tenori-on as a sequencer for my analog rig. Sequencing akai ax 60, oberheim matrix 1000, and vermona drm mkiii. Enjoy!"

Tenori-Ons on eBay

More Starr Labs Z6S-XPA and Ableton Live Demo

YouTube Uploaded by StarrLabsZone on May 12, 2011
Starr Labs on eBay
"Here Jacques lays it all out with a Starr Labs Ztar Z6S-XPA controlling Ableton Live. This Ztar comes equipt with color-coded buttons on the fingerboard that correlate with the colored channels in Ableton LIve. You can launch and manipulate clips, scenes, FX, samples, and DSP, through the Ztar. The included Ableton Live sysex files come with intuitive layouts and templates. Your upper non-colored frets can be left to control/play any other synth or sound you want."