Matt Morton on Moog IIIc Modular Synth and the Apollo 11 Soundtrack

Published on Jun 3, 2018 Matt Morton Music

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1. Moog IIIc techno sketch

Stumbled on this little sketch while I was taking a break from scoring (finishing up 'Apollo 11' which will premiere on opening night of the 2019 Sundance Film Festival on January 24, and then hit theaters and TV in the spring/summer of 2019) and I was playing around with my Q963 trigger busses. Seems like the really fun ideas usually come when you're not looking for them too hard.

Gear used: Moog Synthesizer IIIc reissue, Soundgas modified Binson Echorec 2 (with varispeed and wet-only out), Synthesizers.com Q960 sequencers, trigger bus, signal selector, and foot control for filter cutoff, BAE 1073MPF mic preamps, Radial JDI direct boxes and ReAmp feeding the Binson (via RME Fireface 800)

2. Moog IIIc and valve varispeed Binson Echorec 2 T7E

This is me improvising on my 2017 Moog Synthesizer IIIc reissue, fed into a Soundgas Ltd. valve Binson Echorec 2 T7E (with varispeed and wet-only mods). The kick is a mixture of two sources: a kick I synthesized on the Moog using sine and triangle waves, and a kick I recorded from my 1967 Ace Tone Rhythm Ace. The eighth note bass line is coming from my Minimoog Model D reissue. For the main part (that you see me doing live), the dry signal is panned hard right, and the Binson's wet-only output (thanks Soundgas!) is panned hard left. I captured them with BAE 1073 MPF preamps and Radial JDI Jensen-equipped DIs. Also, the Moog-style sequencers (along with most of the other non-Moog modules I'm using) are by Synthesizers.com.

3. Matt Morton on Moog IIIc Modular Synth

This is a quick sketch on my 2017 Moog IIIc Modular Synthesizer Reissue (serial number 19 of 25 made). I'm also using modules by Synthesizers.com (including two Q960 sequencers) and STG Soundlabs (Post-Lawsuit Filter on the non-sequenced bass voice).

And from the Apollo 11 soundtrack:

The soundtrack is currently available on Amazon.

via Synthtopia

"The highly-acclaimed film (currently rated 100% on Rotten Tomatoes) features a score by composer Matt Morton, who chose to score it using an expanded palette of orchestra + electronics – but only using instruments that would have been available in 1969.

Morton says that every instrument and effect used in the score existed at the time of the mission in 1969 including the Moog modular Synthesizer IIIc, the Binson Echorec 2 tube echo, the Mellotron sample playback keyboard and the instruments of the orchestra."

Toyo Gakki Ult Sound Analog Drum Synth DS-4 1970s w/ Billy Cobham & TAMA Sticker

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The RSF Blackbox - makes a mono synth poly?

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"The RSF Blackbox - makes a mono synth poly? #Soundgas #electronicmusic #synths #musicproducer"

You can find addtional posts featuring the RSF Blackbox here.

ARP Odyssey 2800 and Mirano 3R - Synthesizer & Tape Echo Demo

Published on Jun 20, 2017 Soundgas

"Five minutes' wrestling with the wild beast that is the Arp Odyssey 2800 - this one serviced and modded with CV/Gate/Ext inputs and switchable mono/duophonic modes (available now on www.soundgas.com).
The excellent Mirano 3R is providing some overdrive and echo/ambience. The 3R is Japan's answer to Italy's Binson Echorec: an all-valve echo unit with Magic Eye indicator valve (though it uses a tape loop rather than the Binson drum).
A lovely combination..."

MTI Auto Orchestra Vintage Analog Drum Bass String Synth

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Published on Feb 28, 2015 Soundgas

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"Rare vintage all in one analog drum, bass, string machine."

Note the demo above is linked in the auction listing however it is a different seller than Soundgas and was likely included just for reference - it is likely not the same unit.

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Roland System 100 Model 101 SN 653053 w/ Original Box & Manuals

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Roland System 100 Model 101 - Boxed *Soundgas Serviced*

"Roland System-100 Model-101 Analogue Synthesizer in timewarp condition. Supplied fully serviced and working perfectly. Complete with original box and manuals.

NOTE: This item is awaiting service and will ship within 15 working days of purchase. Price includes the fitting of a new 120 or 240v transformer (synth is currently 100v).

Stunning example of one of the best Roland monosynths from the classic Roland era. Uncommon in any condition but super-rare to find one with all packing/manuals."

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box of uncertainty

video upload by studio snippets

"A new unit from a brilliant new designer – exclusive to Soundgas – we absolutely love this wild and unpredictable box which can create stunning sounds and rhythms from pretty much anything.

The BOU is a characterful and unpredictable audio sampler, designed for experimentation and improvisation. please feed it a wide variety of sound sources including but not limited to field recordings and household objects, acoustic instruments, synthesizers and electronic equipment, songs by your favourite recording artist (or your least favourite…).

There are no menus, sub-patches, presets or save functions. The BOU is immediate and imperfect.

Please note that these are handbuilt and hand-finished units; some imperfections to the finish and knobs is to be expected.

The user manual can be found here

Record

The capture button records for the length that it’s pressed for (maximum 3 seconds), recording from the built-in microphone, unless a line input is connected on the back in which case that source is captured. the looped sample begins to play back immediately.

Mix

There is no overall volume control for the BOU. both of the playback samplers have their own level control, as does the fragment space and occult emanation parameters which are routed as pre-fade effects.

Play

There are two sample players which behave differently: particle and fragment. each has a control for length, speed and level.

There is additional control for pitch and direction of particle, whilst fragment can be sent to space.

Occult emanation should be used liberally with caution.

Power supply:

Requires a 9v centre positive supply (not included).

External measurements (including knobs):
24 x 18 x 8 cm"

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Musicaid Clap Trap - Simple MONO Demo of Range of Sounds

Published on Aug 23, 2018 Soundgas

"Original Musicaid Clap Trap. Freshly serviced by James Walker. A simple run through the settings. Two minutes showing the two separate sounds and then combining them. Then one minute at a slower tempo so you can hear the sustain on the hisssssssss."

SynthFest UK 22

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Use the controls in the player above to skip around (drop down top right; skip controls bottom left).

"Videos from the SynthFest UK show in Sheffield put on by Sound on Sound Magazine"

Update: Smart MIDI Patchbay, & Ivo Beatrix Lorelei Persephone added to the playlist.

Playlist:
Synthfest UK 22: AJH Synth Patch Break Down With Dreams Of Wires
Synthfest UK 22: Adroit Synthesis - Granular Synth for Voltage Modular
Synthfest UK 22: MIDIum - SmartMIDI Foot Controller
Synthfest UK 22: Yamaha MODX+ Demo From Dom
Synthfest UK 22: Korg Drumlogue 1st UK Sighting
Synthfest UK 22: Rhodes - MK-8
Synthfest UK 22: RYK Vector Wave FM Module
Synthfest UK 22: Knobula Compact Skiff Demo Riffs
Synthfest UK 22: Studiologic - Numa-X Piano GT
Synthfest UK 22: Decksaver - Protective Covers
Synthfest UK 22: 3 New iLoud Precision Monitors
Synthfest UK 22: Dreadbox - Erebus MK2 and Hades
Synthfest UK 22: The Godfather Will Own Your Eurorack Mix
Synthfest UK 22: Soundgas - Rare Suzuki Waraku Koto Synth
Synthfest UK 22: Wang Synth Control - Wangulator
Synthfest UK 22: Sweet Discrete Can Pimp Your Vinyl Panels
Synthfest UK 22: Starsky Carr Meets Gaz Williams
Synthfest UK 22: myVOLTS Power and Audio Fixers
Synthfest UK 22: Transistor Sound Labs Stepper Sequencers
Synthfest UK 22: Studio-Electronics - MIDImini and SE-3
Synthfest UK 22: Bjooks - Patch and Tweak and Inspire the Music
Synthfest UK 22: Tileyard North
Synthfest UK 22: Kenton - Smart MIDI Patchbay
Synthfest UK 22: Expert Sleepers - Ivo Beatrix Lorelei Persephone
Synthfest UK 22: Synth Cables of all kinds
Synthfest UK 22: Roland SP-404 MK2 With 2.0 OS
Synthfest UK 22: More On The Eventide Misha

Drawmer DMT 1080 and Sequential Circuits Pro One Demo

Published on Oct 11, 2018 Soundgas

"Putting the Drawmer DMT through its paces with the Sequential Circuits Pro One. This BBD multi-delay can create flanging and phasing using the two delays in various combinations.

Apologies for the clipping at times, the Drawmer is quite volatile and it seems a better trained handler is required."

1971 MUSONICS MINIMOOG MODEL D SN 1204

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"Soundgas are pleased to offer for sale this stunning early Minimoog Model D in excellent cosmetic condition and perfect working order.

It's in a finely-crafted Claro Walnut case, (the original case was beyond repair) and has been extensively overhauled by a respected synth tech in the USA. It's just been checked over and tuned/calibrated by James Walker at Synth Repair Services.


It was completed in August 1971 by 'Kip' at the R.A. Moog Inc. plant at Trumansburg, NY.
It's a 110v USA model.
All hardware looks to be original (aside from the case). The attack and decay controls were incorrectly-wired from the factory - the attack knob controls decay and decay knob controls attack: it has been left in this original state (a simple fix to put right, but we felt it to be part of the synth's history/identity - as did the US synth tech who worked on it previously).
Extensive work had been completed on this synth before we bought it to ensure reliability and practicality - this is an early Moog you can play: the tuning and tracking are very impressive for a Mini of this age with its original oscillator board.
All boards have had new metal film capacitors and new electrolytic capacitors.
The trimmers have been changed on the VCA, VCO and power supply boards improved fine tuning.
The filter board has rematched transistors and sounds stunning.
An octave buffer board has been added to the octave selector which, together with the additional wiring on the switches makes for greater stability.
Did we mention that the filter sounds gorgeous?

This Mini sounds and plays every bit as good as it looks: a practical classic and solid investment. The filter is slightly smoother and creamier than later Minis - this Moog has that classic rich larger than life sound."

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ROLAND SYSTEM-100 MODEL 101 & 102 SN 490848 & 520988

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"With these two units you get possibly the best synth Roland ever made, without paying silly money for extras you might not need, or have space for. Or it’s the beginning of you building your own complete system. Either way, this is the synth we all seem to be loving the most at Soundgas (and Soulwax say it’s their favourite, and they have ALL the synths). There’s that wondrous filter, and the flexibility of the semi-modular design. And it’s darn handsome into the bargain, which always helps."

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Wersi Bass - Synth Organ

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"Beautifully restored by SoundGas."

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Synthfest UK 2019

Published on Oct 11, 2019 Jyoti Mishra

"At the Octagon Centre, Sheffield, 5/10/19"

Featured: Cosmotronic, Soundgas, Unniversity of Derby, TA Programming, Dreadbox, Waldorf, Transistor Sounds Labs, Valley & VCV Rack, Dove Audio, Delia Derbyshire Day, Mike Gorman, Spitfire Audio, Presonus, Soundtronics, Dubreq, and Analogue Solutions Colossus.

See the Synthfest UK label below for more coverage of this year's event.

Roland System 700 Lab

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"Roland System 700 Lab vintage analogue modular synth for sale - this has been fully overhauled and recapped by James Walker at Soundgas for perfect operation.

It sounds as stunning as it looks (more so infact) and is a perfect introduction to the Roland System 700 family. Not much comes close to the sound of these synths - we prefer them to Moog (sacrilege?).

The System 700 Lab is Block 8 (main unit/oscillators), Block 2 (keyboard) and comes complete with case lids and original patch/connecting cables."

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Making a £20 Keyboard Sound Like £5020!

Published on Jul 6, 2018 Soundgas

"We wondered if we could make a £20 sound like a monster, we definitely succeeded in our endeavour. This video features:

WOC 100 Keyboard
EarthQuaker Devices Data Corrupter
Roland RE-501 Chous Echo
Electro-Harmonix / Sovtek Small Stone
Moog 907 Fixed Filter Bank"

Test Bench Jam - Earthquaker Devices, 808, Dato Duo, Big Muff Pi

Published on May 31, 2018 Soundgas

"Another Wednesday afternoon test bench jam with Dec and Joel at the controls. All gear is for sale right now. Dato Duo synced with an 808 is always fun... Dato Duo through a Sovtek Big Muff Pi as well just sounds huge. Meanwhile Joel's guitar is corrupted by the EarthQuaker Data Corrupter and Night Wire playing very well with one of our Sovtek Small Stones."

Oberheim OB-1 SN 0111

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"Oberheim OB-1 for sale in excellent condition and perfect working order, freshly serviced by James Walker at Soundgas."

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MOOG PRODIGY 336BX *Soundgas Serviced* Analogue Mono Synth with Kenton CV/Gate SN 3418x

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"Sought-after export Model 336BX – with Kenton CV/Gate sockets on the rear. Excellent condition, supplied serviced and sounding fantastic."

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EMS Synthi AKS & Extras

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"Rare transition example that has been used but very well looked after - supplied serviced and ready for use. Recent extensive servicing and modifications by Europe's premier EMS tech to create what we consider to be the ultimate Synthi AKS. All features are fully working and expertly calibrated. Includes many extras and upgrades (see description for full details). This is the AKS to buy if you want the maximum possible sonic options...

EMS Synthi AKS for sale in perfect working order - highly modified to be the ultimate AKS with an even greater range of sonic possiblities over a standard Synthi.

It comes complete with the following accessories:

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