Turn it on. - Harlem Nights (Analog Electro)

Published on Feb 19, 2014 harlemnightsmusic·41 videos

"Hommage to the great Pet Shop Boys 2013 track 'Axis', their original reminded me of Patrick Cowley. Loved their album. This version is 124 BPM.

Drums: Korg Electribe SX (EMU Drumulator, Roland TR707)
Bass: Sequential Pro One, Minikorg 700S
Synths: Korg Polysix, SCI Prophet 5, Prophet VS, Crumar Performer.
Fx: Vocoder Roland SVC-350, Boss SE70. Mu-tron Phasor II.

Stay tuned!
HN"

1979 KORG Lambda ES-50 Vintage Stereo Analog String Synthesizer

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Published on Jan 13, 2014 keyboard resource·71 videos

via this auction

"- All note polyphony for lush, rich chords.
- 9 voices in two separate sections: Percussive (electric piano, clavi, piano, harmonics) and Ensemble (brass, organ, chorus, strings 1, strings2).
- Three separate oscillators.
- Overal tuning and tuners for two of the three ocillators. Tuning LEDs blink faster the further you detune each ocillator. This creates interesting phasing and chorus effects or harsh noiscapes.
- Separate stereo chorus/phase shifter on/off switch for each section.
- Interesting tremolo effect for Percussive section with rate knob for a shimmering effect.
- Joystick controls pitch bend on the X-axis and chorus phase speed on the Y-axis. It is designed to sping back to the middle of the X-axis. The Y-axis stays in position.
- Separate volume sliders for each section.
- Tone filter knobs for each section.
- Filter cutoff knob for brass sound.
- Key click adds a plunking sound to electric piano (similar to RMI Electra-Piano's "accenter" except you control the amount).
- Decay knob for Percussive voices.
- Attack and release knobs for chorus, strings 1 and strings 2.
- Stereo, mono mix and headphone outputs.
- Expression pedal input jack (can be set to either or both sections). It may require a vintage Korg pedal as it doesn't work with a modern Roland EV-5.
- Sustain pedal input.
- Keyboard trigger out."

Analog Craftsman ac2600, acGRISTLE & acVOKS VCF Videos

custom ARCADE with joystick only controlling ac2600 VCF cutoff

Published on Nov 18, 2012 by boothnavy

"Roland SH-1 into ac2600 VCF. Cutoff frequency being controlled by the X axis of a custom joystick only ARCADE. Three sweeps, one in each voltage range."

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OCTAVE CATSTICK synth controller

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"ULTRA-RARE and fully working Octave-Plateau CATSTICK synth controller in amazing condition !
The original ad described it simply as :
"The better alternative to wheels, ribbons, pressure pads, knobs, sliders and pedals for any patchable synthesizer"
Built by OCTAVE-PLATEAU Electronics Inc. in New York City.
The unit runs on 110 volts and comes with an adaptor to make it work with European 220 voltage.
PATCHING
WHAT IS IT ?
The CATSTICK is a very powerful precision, spring-loaded joystick controller that lets one hand control four different modulation settings - 1 for each of the 4 joystick directions. By moving the stick off axis, combination modulations of different proportions are possible. When the stick is released, it springs back to its vertical, zero modulation position.

HOW DO YOU USE IT ?
For portable synthesizers, like the CAT, ODYSSEY or MINIMOOG - to quote a few - you can connect the CATSTICK outputs to the VCO, VCF or VCA inputs normally intended for footpedal controls. This lets you use the CATSTICK LFOs and control voltages to modulate the synthesizer as the joystick is moved. In patchable systems like the ARP 2600 or Modular MOOG, you can connect the CATSTICK VCAs in series with patchcords to allow real-time control of synthesizer patches.

WHO CAN USE IT ?
If you own a MINIMOOG, CAT, KITTEN, ODYSSEY, 2600, OBERHEIM, ROLAND, MODULAR SYSTEM or any other synthesizer with control voltage inputs, the CATSTICK is for YOU !

VERSATILITY
Included are 4 VCAs (each externally accessible), 2 wide-range LFOs with rate LED monitors, and a complete internal voltage processing system. The 20-jacks rear panel patch bay allows access to all of the internal control voltage signals and makes the CATSTICK a versatile addition for both performance-oriented and studio synthesis systems.

Not only the CATSTICK is a very powerful hands-on performance controller but it also is a very, VERY rare collector's item. You almost never see them for sale. So this is your chance to get hold of an exceptional piece of gear..."

Universal Roland EV-5 Compatible MIDI Joystick Controller - VG-99 GR-300 Analog Synth Demo

YouTube Published on Jun 19, 2012 by WayneJoness

"The "X" axis (up and down) controls filter cutoff on a Roland VG-99 model of the legendary Roland GR-300. The "Y" axis controls resonance.

By moving the Joystick up and down, filter cutoff changes. Left-to-right motion changes the amount of resonance."

Voltron Meets Moog

And I'll Form The Head - Voltron Music by Praxis Axis

YouTube Uploaded by PraxisAxis on May 8, 2011
[Re-posted. This one was a casualty of the recent Blogger outage.]
"Voltron. Yeah! This video proves once and for all that Chuck Norris *can* be beaten. Original music by the Axis of your Praxis. Don't forget to subscribe, you PUNKS.

Dedicated to Sprinklerhead.

Gear I used:
Little Phatty
Voyager
Electribe S mk II
TX81Z
MU80
Casio SK-1
Some other stuff I've forgotten.

By the way there's some fairly straightforward arithmetic encoded in this tune... 10 points to anyone who can figure it out."

Powerup Happytime

Uploaded by PraxisAxis on Nov 25, 2010

"This track is just one from our upcoming album; it's not available yet but it will be soon. If you had fun, please subscribe... we'll be doing more videos.

Info:
"Powerup Happytime" Performed by Praxis Axis.
Composition/recording/mixing/editing etc Thomas Green
Video and artwork by Thomas Green
Trumpet: Clint Allen
Guitar: Paul Henderson
Keys: Thomas Green
Bass: Sam Vincent
Drums: Mark Henman

Principle Artistic Concept Advisors, and additional artwork:
Charlie Green and Toby Green

This track has not yet been professionally mastered. If you like it, stay tuned for its online release on an upcoming album by Praxis Axis. Note that this video's audio quality is better at higher definition settings (bottom right of the video screen).

Synths used:
Moog Little Phatty
Nord Stage EX 88
Korg Electribe SMKII
Roland EM-101 Sound Plus
Hammond Autovari 64
Yamaha TX81Z"
And the gear candy:

Just Stay Home (and play synthesizers)

Uploaded by PraxisAxis on Mar 7, 2011

"A line out of the song Inner City Pressure by Flight of the Conchords served as the inspiration to this tune. The Flight of The Conchords is a totally rad duo from NZ. You can see their song here http://www.youtube.com/user/FOTC0123

For fellow synth geeks here are the ones I used:
Moog Voyager Electric Blue
Moog Little Phatty
Korg Electribe ES-1 mk II
Yamaha DD-7
Yamaha Portasound PC-50
Yamaha TX81Z
Roland Sound Plus EM-101
The delay, reverb and vocoder are audio plugins.

Starring:
Thrusterhead and Friends"

Rare AXIS 1 Roland Midi Keyboard Keytar

via this auction

"Roland AXIS-1 Midi Keyboard. This was Roland's first sling on Midi Keyboard also called a Keytar. Roland Axis is a very classic and simple 45-note remote MIDI keyboard controller. Its keyboard is velocity and aftertouch sensitive. You can change programs using the black and white keys, and up to 120 programs or 10 performances can be accessed easily. There's a dedicated wheel for pitch, assignable mod wheel and volume wheel on the neck. You can assignable octave up, use chord memory and modulation buttons and make use of the dedicated program change, midi channel and key transpose buttons."

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Soerii & Poolek : Elton John (Official Music Video)

Soerii & Poolek : Elton John (Official Music Video) from soerii & poolek on Vimeo.

NSFW bits in this one.
soeriipoolek.hu
myspace.com/soeriipoolek
facebook.com/soeriipoolek
Soviet Junost-21 and Roland AXIS keytars.

Keytar Action in Retarded Animal Babies 22

1st off, this one is 100% NSFW. If you are easily offended or maybe even not so easily offended, do not watch the episode here.

That said, if you are not familiar with RAB, it's a toon by Dave, the man who brought us The Packrat and these excellent videos. He runs all of http://umop.com/ and plays keys in Parallax. You should recognize his custom "Tron" red Roland AXIS keytar. See this video. Image of Dave below via the Parallax site, not the toon. Hmm... is he the donkey?

Parallax - "Ryu." Live synth super-mega colon-blowing keytar soloing!

YouTube via hamsterdunce | July 10, 2010

"More music on umop.com/parallax.htm

Skip ahead to @3:30 for the keytar solo if you're the impatient type.

After uploading a live version of another "VIsit the Entropics" tune last week ("Umlaut" - which I promise to redo as well) and being thoroughly disappointed with its audio quality, I decided to offer up this fun indoors direct-audio performance of "Ryu" that's quite a bit more watchable. I'm basically just playing along with the CD here, and the solo is so incredibly hard to double that I decided to harmonize with most of it instead. The result is an occasionally messy wank that has moments of pure alien bliss.

Korg TR-61, 01/W, and Axis-1 "Axistron" controlling the Roland JD-800 off camera.

The bin boxes all contain Lego blocks; inventory for my Bricklink.com shop. A man's gotta pay the bills somehow."

freezepop

freezepop.net

Red Roland SH-101

Anyone know more about the modular?

via https://twitter.com/g00dvi11ain

Update: vids below. Note the Dan McPharlin Miniatures!!! They also love their Yamaha QY70. Suddenly this post makes sense!



Freezepop - Less Talk More Rokk - Music Video
YouTube via cordless. White Roland Axis keytars and Dan McPharlin Miniatures!!!
"Less Talk More Rokk - Music Video by Freezepop (c) 2007 Freezepop"

Mega64: Freezepop "Brainpower" Music Video

YouTube via RoccoB64
"Freezepop's official music video for "Brainpower," directed by Mega64. Mega64.com"

Freezepop - Tenisu No Boifurendo

YouTube via Aquoiboniste
"Freezepop - Tenisu No Boifurendo"

Freezepop - Parlez-vous Freezepop?

YouTube via tedmills
"The new video for Boston-based Freezepop. Directed by Jonathan Crow and Ted Mills. You can also see this over at www.tedmills.com or at Jonathan Crow's www.projectorhead.com."

And of course:

Freezepop Forever

YouTube via usamablackbelt. previously posted here.

Herbie Hancock - Rockit 1985

YouTube via cminor7add9th.

via Jeff Bova on the Rhodes Chroma list:
"That patch was Herbies. To have 8 voices he had each of the two layers of the sound in the chroma and expander. Live I play the part when herbie is soloing but played as a layer on my single chroma. Here is a you tube video I have been meaning to share, It's us playing live in tokyo at Parco Theatre Shibuya. You get to see more use of the Chromas than in other videos I have seen on line. ALl the sounds we are playing with the remote keyboards are Chroma patches, the sounds the other guys are triggering with dx7's are the fairlights."
Also Roland AXIS keytar and a turntable used for synthetic sounds. Pretty cool.

video description:
"Herbie Hancock plyed Chameleon Live in Shibuya Tokyo Japan on May 13, 1985
Herbie Hancock:key,Barnard Fowler:vo,D.S.T:DJ,Jeff Bova:key,Wayne Brathwaite:b,J.T.Lewis:ds"

Two more with notes on each from Jeff:

Herbie Hancock - Earth Beat 1985

"The opening patch and the harp like sounds where herbie is padding on the fairlight were Chroma"

Herbie Hancock - Sound System 1985

"Note the polaris in the bassists(Wayne Braithewaite) rig as well
Please pardon the blue 80's jumpsuit."

SCREAM 2007: ANALOGLIVE! - Instrument List

Via Peter Grenader on the Plan B list:
"as of Friday all of the ensemble performers have arrived in the Los Angeles area, with Richard coming in from Atlanta and Thighpaulsandra making the long trek from Wales. We begin work early in the week in a sound stage before commencing formal rehearsals in the theater on Thursday afternoon.

As far as the equipment we'll be using, we've put together an orchestra of oscillators: Off the top of my head - three rather large Plan B systems, a Doepfer/Plan B/Livewire system, Arp 2600, two cabinets of Aries, one nine panel and a medium-sized three panel Serge fitted with a custom Plan B model 13, the largest Wiard system in the world, an EMS Synthi-AKS, the EAR Performance system, a Buchla 200e, Nord Modular, a Novation, a Waldorf Wave, two tcelectronic reverbs (a 2000 and 60000), tons of delays and a Yamaha SPX90. Controller include a C-Thru-Music Axis, a Continuum Fingerboard, a Doepfer PK88 and MAQ 16/3, Roland A-33, a Fatar workstation and an Analogue Systems French Connection.

Along with a wall of effect racks, Chas Smith will be bringing two of his own instruments: the Guitarilla and the Towers. Guitarzilla is a steel guitar made of machined aluminum and welded titanium tubing. It has a 12 string neck tuned to a diatonic scale and an 8-string bass neck. It is also fitted with a small waterless Waterphone-type instrument which is bowed. The Towers are eight 1 1/4" diameter grade 9 titanium rods with titanium plates welded on the ends which are both bowed and struck with a variety of mallets. The longest Tower is 109", standing over 10 feet tall in it's hanger, and the shortest is 55". They have been cut to form a scale which can be obliterated by the complexity of the sounds that the plates generate. They're sonically and visually majestic, bordering on astonishing. Go here for a photo:

http://www.ear-group.net/towers.jpg (pictured)

We will be performing six pieces, one each from the six players, all of which performed by the ensemble - it's not a series of solo performances. Three of the pieces will be world premiers."

click here for more info on the event.

JazzMutant Lemur and 303 Acid House Demo

YouTube via Cubik303.
"Simple 1-pattern acid house track using a Roland TB-303 and a JazzMutant Lemur touchpanel controller.
The Lemur is controlling the drum track with the track mute buttons on the left. The X-Y axis controllers on the right control the drum track filter and a simple white noise sweep."
Be sure to check out the others.

Retarded Animal Babies - 11

Title link takes you to a flash toon via Dave of the classic synth comic strip, The Packrat.

WARNING: This is not The Packrat. It's Retarded Animal Babies. A whole different ballgame. If you are easily offended skip this one. It's a flash toon filled with obscene language, nudity and... synths. Not work safe. If you are not easily offended enjoy.

Synths: Nord, Roland JD800, Moog, Roland Jupiter 8, Triton Extreme, Roland JX-3P?, Yamaha DX7, Access Virus Keyboard, Waldorf Yellow Q, Oberheim, Korg, and a Roland Axis MIDI controller if you pick the donkey at the end.