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Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Moog Releases the Subharmonicon
Moog's Subharmonicon orginally introduced at Moogfest 2018 with a silver front panel is now available in black for the masses. See the dealer banners on the right for availability. Above is a playlist with the following videos from Moog and members of the synth community, followed by the press release. You can find additional posts featuring the Subharmonicon here.
Playlist:
1. Moog Subharmonicon | Suzanne Ciani + Scott Kiernan | Music as Living Matter
2. Subharmonicon | Using Subharmonicon with Mother-32 & DFAM
4. Subharmonicon | Pitch Sequencer
5. MOOG SUBHARMONICON REVIEW: Unique Semi-Modular Polyrhythmic Synthesizer - BoBeats
5. The Moog Subharmonicon Semi-Modular Polyrhythmic Synthesizer - Reverb
6. Sonic LAB Moog Subharmonicon - sonicstate
7. Moog SUBHARMONICON Full Tutorial with 9 patch ideas and pairings // New version reviewed - loopop
8. MOOG SUBHARMONICON - Inside and out, Playing It and Tearing It Down - LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER
9. Brand New Moog: The Subharmonicon! - Gaz Williams
10. The new Moog Subharmonicon - HAINBACH
11. A Moog Subharmonicon Explainer followed by Mother-32 + DFAM + Eventide Jams - mylarmelodies
12. Moog Subharmonicon - The Minor 11 - Noir Et Blanc Vie
13. Moog SubHarmonicon: Rowdy Distortion with Hudson Electronics Broadcast - Rishabh Rajan
14. Moog Subharmonicon: 3 Pulse Width Modulation Options - Rishabh Rajan
15. Moog SubHarmonicon: Ambient Jam with Avalanche Run - Rishabh Rajan
16. 1st Day with Moog SubHarmonicon Analog Synth 1-4 - Sound Provider
17. Baseck Moog Subharmonicon Bliss [Demo] (no talking)
18. Moog Subharmonicon Semi-Modular Synthesizer Sounds (with DFAM) - Perfect Circuit - previously posted
19. Moog Mother 32 - Subharmonic Video Game Music Patch - RemixSample
20. Mycelium // moog subharmonicon & modular - ann annie
"Today, we're excited to announce that the newest addition to our family of semi-modular synthesizers, Subharmonicon, is now available worldwide.
Subharmonicon is an intensely creative analog synthesizer capable of complex sounds and patterns, yet is incredibly simple to use. With two VCOs, four Subharmonic Oscillators, two 4-Step Sequencers, and four Rhythm Generators, this new musical machine is designed for the exploration of sequences that unfold and evolve over time, spiraling through six-tone subharmonic chords and organic polyrhythms.
Although no patching is required to start creating, Subharmonicon can be patched into itself, expanding its onboard capabilities, or interfaced with Mother-32, DFAM, and other external Eurorack-compatible gear for endless possibilities."
"Subharmonicon is a semi-modular polyrhythmic analog synthesizer that employs a 6-tone sound engine and multi-layered clock generator to explore the world of subharmonics, polyrhythms, and the unique relationships they create.
Subharmonicon’s characteristic sound starts with two analog VCOs and four Subharmonic Oscillators for a total of six powerful sound sources. Each subharmonic tone is mathematically derived from one of the two main VCOs, giving the resulting chord shapes a beautifully coherent quality. Onboard quantization lets you dial in perfect intervals every time with selections for multiple tuning systems. Choose from contemporary Equal Temperament settings, the heavenly intervals of Just Intonation, or the unlimited freedom of no quantization at all.
Animating Subharmonicon’s distinctive chord shapes is done through a polyrhythmic pair of 4-Step Sequencers. Each sequencer is clocked by any or all of four Rhythm Generators that output mathematical divisions of the master tempo. Layer multiple Rhythm Generators on top of each other to create complex polyrhythms and discover inspiring new patterns and styles. Delve into Subharmonicon’s dual Envelope Generators, Moog Ladder Filter, and analog VCA to call up dynamic articulations ranging from lush pads and blurred edges to percussive plosives and ritualistic rhythms.
Although no patching is required to start creating, exploring Subharmonicon’s modular patchbay unlocks worlds of possibilities as you make novel connections and plug into new ideas. The 32-point 3.5mm patchbay can be patched into itself, expanding Subharmonicon’s onboard capabilities, or interfaced with Mother-32, DFAM, and other external Eurorack-compatible gear (MIDI Type A adapter included for DIN to 3.5mm MIDI input). Use as a standalone synth with included +12V DC power supply or simply remove the front panel to install into any Eurorack system.
The Moog Subharmonicon is a versatile analog labyrinth of subharmonically derived synthesis and polyrhythmic sound, equally suited for losing oneself and simultaneously finding oneself."
Monday, March 16, 2020
Synclavier Go! for the iPad Gets AUv3 Client Capability and Soundfile Support
via Synclavier Digital
"Synclavier Digital advances acclaimed Synclavier Go! iPad instrument app with welcomed AUv3 client capability and Soundfile support
NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA: launched last year to widespread critical acclaim at The 2019 NAMM Show, Synclavier Digital is proud to announce continued advancement of Synclavier Go! — its innovative iPad instrument app directly descended from the codebase of New England Digital’s seminal Synclavier® II Digital Synthesizer, spearheaded by original co-inventor Cameron Warner Jones as a faithful recreation of the high-flying hit-making mega machine — at an even more pocket-friendly price for Version 1.30 (with welcomed AUv3 client capability, Soundfile support, and more), available as of March 12…
“Part of my decision to embark on development of an iPad version was to introduce my instrument to a wider audience,” asserts Cameron Warner Jones, justifying faithfully recreating the seriously-priced seminal Synclavier® II Digital Synthesizer secured by a privileged few — forever stamping its influence on music technology throughout a lengthy lifespan, ever evolving from its early Eighties entrance to an enforced exit as the cutting edge eventually became more mainstream — at a much more pocket-friendly price on Apple’s all-conquering tablet computer. Continues Cameron Warner Jones: “In this vein, we have decided to drop the price to $19.99 USD for the time being. We want as many people as possible to be given the opportunity to own a world-class instrument. If we can inspire the next Stevie Wonder or Suzanne Ciani, we have achieved our aim. And if there are price concerns with Synclavier Go! then we hope that this $10.00 USD reduction will mean more young, aspiring musicians will now have access to this professional music-making tool.”
Thursday, February 20, 2020
When Machines Rock: A Celebration of Robert Moog and Electronic Music Event at Cornell
via @Cornell_Library
"Mar 5-7, the hills of Ithaca, NY, will come alive with the sound of #Moog music. Guests at @Cornell include Gary Numan, Suzanne Ciani, ADULT, and Suzi Analogue. Learn more: rmc.library.cornell.edu/moog/ @numanofficial @sevwave @suziAnalog @MoogFoundation @moogmusicinc"
Additional details:
"Electrifying Music: The Life and Legacy of Robert Moog
March 6 to October 16, 2020
Hirshland Exhibition Gallery, Level 2B, Carl A. Kroch Library
Drawing from Cornell’s rich archive of materials that traces Moog’s lifelong fascination with electricity and its musical possibilities, this exhibition features instrument prototypes, design schematics, photographs, correspondence, and audio recordings. It also provides viewers with an opportunity to play a theremin and Minimoog supplied by Moog Music Inc.
[left: Wendy Carlos's studio, ca. 1968.]
Highlights include documents from Moog’s years studying at Cornell University, running his first synthesizer factory in Trumansburg, New York, and collaborating with composers and recording artists for whom he created personalized systems, including Wendy Carlos, who popularized the Moog synthesizer with the album Switched-On Bach; Keith Emerson of the progressive rock band Emerson, Lake, and Palmer; and jazz musician Eddie Harris.
Electrifying Music is a collaboration among Cornell University’s Department of Music, Department of Science and Technology Studies, and Cornell University Library’s Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections.
Exhibition curators: Judith Peraino (Music), Trevor Pinch (Science and Technology Studies), Roger Moseley (Music).
This exhibition is funded through the generous support of the Stephen E. ’58, MBA ’59 and Evalyn Edwards ’60 Milman Exhibition Fund, with additional contributions from Moog Music Inc.
Online exhibition coming in March.
PERFORMANCES AND TALKS
When Machines Rock: A Celebration of Robert Moog and Electronic Music
March 5 to 7, 2020
Various locations on and off campus
Join us for a three-day celebration of Robert Moog PhD ’65 and his pioneering invention of the Moog synthesizer, which electrified music and sparked a revolution in sound. When Machines Rock: A Celebration of Robert Moog and Electronic Music features panels and performances by a wide array of electronic music artists, including renowned synthpop and electro-industrial artist Gary Numan; singer-songwriter, beat-maker, and producer Suzi Analogue; and electronic music composers David Borden, Herb Deutsch, and Suzanne Ciani.
Other events include an opening reception for the Cornell University Library exhibition Electrifying Music: The Life and Legacy of Robert Moog, a DIY synth-building workshop, a concert by Cornell’s Electroacoustic Music Center, and shows at the Haunt by the punk-inspired electronic group ADULT and Suzi Analogue."
Sunday, February 09, 2020
Suzanne Ciani On Modular Synthesis & The Buchla 200e | Composer Magazine
Published on Feb 9, 2020 Spitfire Audio
"Suzanne Ciani gives an in-depth demonstration of how she composes using the Buchla 200e for our latest Composer Magazine feature.
https://composer.spitfireaudio.com/en..."
Saturday, January 25, 2020
OBERHEIM OB-X Analog Synthesizer (1979) Seven Sounds
Published on Jan 25, 2020 RetroSound
"(c)2007-20 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi
Oberheim OB-X Analog #Synthesizer from the year 1979
The demo video shows some self programmed synth sounds.
The #Oberheim #OBX is one of the fattest analog poly-synths ever.
The sound character (based of the discrete circuits and the SEM design VCF) is different to the later curtis chip based OB-Xa and OB-8.
Used by: Rush (Subdivisions, Tom Sawyer), Nena (99 Luftballons, Nur Geträumt), J.-M. Jarre (Magnetic Fields), Killing Joke (Love Like Blood), Roxy Music (Avalon), Queen (Flash Gordon), Styx (Too much time on my hands), Japan, Supertramp, Suzanne Ciani, Tangerine Dream (Exit) and more
RetroSound synthesizer demo videos since january 2007.
All is for free. If you like my work, so can you support me with a donation or a purchase of my music albums. Thank you!
Donations: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr..."
Thursday, December 05, 2019
Moogfest Cancelled
Just in via Moog Music:
"Moogfest on Hold to Focus on the Future
Moogfest 2020, originally planned for April 16-19, 2020 in Durham, NC, has been cancelled for logistical reasons.
As an organization, our purpose is to create deeply meaningful experiences and relationships in order to continually enrich our creative community. This intermission will be used to focus on the future of Moogfest and to investigate new ways of exploring the future of music, art, and technology.
Since its inception in 2004, the multi-day interactive tech conference and music festival has drawn both musical pioneers and futurist thinkers as Keynote guests in the science and art fields from around the world. Renowned electronic musicians such as Devo, Laurie Anderson, Gary Numan, Kraftwerk, Suzanne Ciani, Keith Emerson, Brian Eno, and Giorgio Moroder are among the festival’s past performers. We will continue to support emerging artists, celebrate the musicians who helped shape electronic music as we hear it today, and work diligently to design an event that honors the spirit of Bob Moog and the Moogfest community.
To all attendees, artists, sponsors, presenters, and volunteers: thank you for your support, understanding, and patience as the Moogfest experience continues to evolve.
Sincerely,
Your Friends at Moog Music
For ticket holders who pre-purchased access for Moogfest 2020, please email us at moogfest@moogmusic.com for information regarding obtaining a refund. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused."
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Shasta Cults Self Titled Release Featuring the Buchla Touché
Pre-order on black and clear vinyl at IMPREC, and digital at BandCamp.
"Wonderful to hear such beautiful, billowing sound clouds emanating from the legendary Touché." - David Rosenboom
Shasta Cults is the musical project of Canadian electronics technician Richard Smith. For almost two decades, Smith was the official Buchla & Associates repair tech for studios, collectors, and musicians around the world. Having worked for artists such as Aphex Twin, Suzanne Ciani, Morton Subotnick and institutions such as The Library of Congress and Mills College, Smith has had the unique experience of restoring and interacting with nearly every model of Buchla instrument constructed over the past 50 years.
Recorded over the span of three months in the fall of 2018, this album was programmed using the only fully functional Buchla Touché. Developed in the early 1980s with hardware by Donald Buchla and software programmed by musician David Rosenboom, the Touché features waveforms generated internally by twenty-four digital oscillators and uses frequency modulation along with sophisticated digital and analog signal processing to produce complex timbres.
This LP is a continuation of themes first heard on Configurations, with more consideration given to the generation and recording of the pieces. The album's six tracks – a collection of sonic experiments and hypnotic drones – span almost forty minutes, showcasing not only the incredible fidelity of the Touché but also Smith's evolution as an audio engineer.
Put on some headphones, find a comfortable chair, and let this LP transport you to the mystifying southern cascades of Siskiyou County.
RIYL: ELEH, Sarah Davachi
released November 13, 2019
Programmed, recorded and mastered by Shasta Cults - Fall 2018
Artwork by IMPREC
all rights reserved
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Suzanne Ciani to Mentor Emerging Electronic Producers as Master in Residence at Studio Bell
via the National Music Centre
"Synth legend Suzanne Ciani to mentor emerging electronic producers as next Master in Residence at Studio Bell
Four artists from across Canada to be mentored by electronic music pioneer
(Calgary, AB — October 17, 2019) The National Music Centre (NMC) is pleased to announce electronic music pioneer Suzanne Ciani as the next Master in Residence at Studio Bell in Calgary.
Dubbed the 'Diva of the Diode,' Suzanne Ciani is a five-time Grammy award-nominated composer, electronic music pioneer, and neo-classical recording artist whose work has been featured in countless commercials, video games, and feature films. Over the course of her 40-plus year career, Ciani has released 16 solo albums, including Seven Waves, The Velocity of Love, and most recently, her comeback quadraphonic Buchla modular synth performance recording LIVE Quadraphonic.
Alongside NMC ON and AEMCON events, Ciani will offer her expertise on electronic music composition, including analog modular live performance and sound design techniques, with four emerging Canadian electronic artists during an intensive one-day session. Participants include Calgary producer and bass music advocate Homesick, Winnipeg-by-way-of-Toronto electronic artist Joanne Pollock, experimental music-maker YlangYlang from Montreal, and Toronto-based experimental electronic performer Korea Town Acid, who will also appear as part of NMC ON: After Hours on November 15. Tickets for After Hours are on sale now at studiobell.ca/whats-on.
The public will also have a chance to see Ciani lead a public Buchla Masterclass on November 16. Tickets for that event are available at studiobell.ca/whats-on.
'I’m thrilled to share my history and expertise in my favorite music medium, analog modular, with young emerging Canadian artists,' said Suzanne Ciani. 'I’m looking forward to our exchange of ideas.'
The Master in Residence program invites emerging artists to work under the leadership of a Master in Residence chosen to inspire creativity, encourage innovation, share expertise and provide mentorship. Previous masters have included acclaimed country icon Terri Clark, singer-songwriter Steven Page, Canadian techno ambassador, Richie Hawtin, and Our Lady Peace founder, Raine Maida. Internationally-acclaimed artist and producer, Daniel Lanois led NMC’s first ever Master in Residence event in 2015 with an interactive master session in collaboration with Sled Island Music and Arts Festival.
'As a pioneering, Grammy-nominated composer and performer of electronic music, Suzanne Ciani is a master with international pedigree,' said Adam Fox, NMC’s Director of Programs. 'Connecting emerging Canadian artists with career-altering mentorship opportunities is something that the National Music Centre takes great pride in. This is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for this year’s selected participants.'
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Suzanne Ciani on the Radio
Published on Sep 22, 2019 zack dagoba
"Heard this on the radio yesterday. Not often the word BUCHLA comes up when I'm listening in the car to a random program. I'm putting it up here for posterity"
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Alessandro Cortini - BATTICUORE - VOLUME MASSIMO & Upcoming Tour
Published on Aug 22, 2019 Alessandro Cortini
New track from from Alessandro Cortini's upcoming studio album VOLUME MASSIMO. The launch of the album will take place at Berlin Atonal on August 30. Alessandro Cortini will then embark on a tour which includes four newly announced dates in North America – New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Portland – with a London performance at the Barbican on 19 October, with Suzanne Ciani. Details on the release and tour follow:
Pre-order the album here: https://smarturl.it/volumemassimo
BATTICUORE is taken from the forthcoming studio album VOLUME MASSIMO.
Released on Mute 27 September 2019.
Directors: Emilie Elizabeth + Alessandra Leone
DoP/Camera: Julian Moser
Colorist: Lutz Forster
Dancers: Maurice Jabar Werner + Darwin Stapel
Wardrobe Consultant: Raki Fernandez
Grooming: Carmen Rachel
Special thanks: Johanna Liebl and UY Studio, HvH Studios
Volume Massimo Live-AV tour includes:
30 August - Atonal, Berlin
8 September - Up to Date Festival, Białystok
14 September - Draaimolen, Tilburg
22 September - Rural Festival, Japan
28 September - Sonica, Ljubljana
19 October - Barbican, London
20 October - LEV Matadero, Madrid
21 October - St Paul`s Sessions, Athens
25 October - Semibreve, Braga
6 November - Slaktkyrkan, Stockholm
8 November - Mira Digital Arts Festival, Barcelona
13 November - Good Room, New York
16 November - Midway, San Francisco
18 November - The Lodge Room, Los Angeles
20 November - Holocene, Portland
30 November - KoncertKirken, Copenhagen
6 December - Monk, Rome
7 December - Argo 16, Venice
11 December - Bozar Electronic Series, Brussels
11 April - Concertgebouw, Bruges"
Previous posts featuring Alessandro Cortini.
Tuesday, July 02, 2019
Suzanne Ciani - Waveshaper TV Ep.17
Published on Jul 2, 2019 Waveshaper Media
"Waveshaper TV interviewed Suzanne Ciani outside of San Francisco, just days ahead of her performance at the Don Buchla Memorial Concerts in April 2017. The interview. is supplemented with live footage filmed in Toronto at the Revue Cinema, following a screening of the Suzanne Ciani documentary, A Life In Waves."
Also see: SUBOTNICK: Suzanne Ciani on Morton Subotnick
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Guy Gets High Working on Legendary Buchla Covered in LSD
Update: video is back. I switched to their YouTube upload thinking it would be a better option long term for the archives, but apparently not.
Update2: bonus video on YouTube while it's up:
Web Extra: Buchla Model 100 Synthesizer at Cal State University East Bay
Published on May 23, 2019 KPIX CBS SF Bay Area
"Here more about the groundbreaking musical instrument at Cal State University East Bay and what it can do. Interviews with retired professor and composer William R. Shannon, electronic music pioneer Suzanne Ciani, musician and Buchla representative Joel Davel, and CSUEB Associate Professor Inés Thiebaut."
This one is in via Brian Comnes. The legend of the CSU Hayward acid/LSD soaked vintage Buchla 100 is true. Apparently it was dipped in LSD back in the 60s. It wasn't clear, however, if all panels or just the red one was dipped. You can find some additional pics of the infamous CSU Hayward Buchla 100 here. BTW, this was likely some Owsley Stanley LSD.
Left image via Todd Barton: "I love that the red panel is a 156 Control Voltage Processor which can blend, invert and mix up to 6 different CVs! You’re only as trippy as your CVs. Oh, and I love the squiggly line pattern on the faceplate 🤩"
And the article via KPIX5 San Franscico for the archives:
"SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) — For years, an urban legend circulated online and in documentaries, purporting how part of a groundbreaking musical instrument — versions which are stored at a Bay Area university and other institutions — was dipped in a psychedelic drug.
Online chatter detailed how musicians who used the instrument would wet their finger, touch the device, and then lick their finger to get a little bit of mind-expanding inspiration.
Now this supposed myth may turn out to be a reality.
—
At the helm of KPIX Television, Broadcast Operations Manager Eliot Curtis tackles all sorts of technical problems to keep Channel 5 on the air. Recently however, a strange electrical transmission threw him for a loop. It happened inside his brain.
“It was … felt like I was tripping on LSD,” remarked Curtis.
It turns out that Curtis was indeed tripping on the infamous psychedelic drug known as lysergic acid diethylamide, or LSD for short. He got dosed by accident at home in his workshop — in front of his wife.
“I think it’s super wild. I think this whole situation is a nice chapter in the history of the counter culture,” commented Curtis’ wife Holly.
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Martin Gore To Receive 2019 Moog Innovation Award
"Moog Music is proud to announce Martin Gore as the recipient of the 2019 Moog Innovation Award
Award Will Be Presented Following Martin Gore’s Keynote Conversation During Moogfest, Friday April 26, 2019
Gore joins past honorees Devo, Brian Eno, Suzanne Ciani, and Gary Numan.
Asheville, N.C. [April 23, 2019] - Musical pioneer Martin Gore’s masterful electronic meditations on the human condition have illuminated the connection between transformative sound and pure emotion for decades. A founding member of the band Depeche Mode, Gore’s sensual electronic compositions and introspective lyrics have resonated with faithful audiences around the world and impacted the direction of countless visionary artists from Trent Reznor to Johnny Cash.
Gore’s enduring ability to connect the rawest aspects of the human experience to the dance floor defined an era and perpetually reminds us what it means to be human through the emotional power of electronic sound. For his contributions we are honored to name Martin Gore as the recipient of the 2019 Moog Innovation Award.
Martin will be presented with the award during Moogfest on Friday, April 26 at 3:30 p.m. (ET) at the Carolina Theatre immediately following his keynote conversation with Mute Records founder Daniel Miller, which begins at 2:30 p.m. (ET).
The Moog Innovation Award recognizes artists who have contributed to the exploration of sound in popular music and beyond for the past 50 years, exemplifying the bold, innovative spirit of Bob Moog. Past recipients include visionary artists Gary Numan, Devo, Suzanne Ciani, Brian Eno, Bernie Worrell, synth designers like Herb Deutsch, last year’s recipient Bernie Krause, and Thomas Dolby, who will also be performing and presenting this year.
For more information on Moogfest, visit www.moogfest.com."
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
How Don Buchla Pioneered Synthesizers | Red Bull Music Academy
Published on Apr 17, 2019 Red Bull Music Academy
"In the 1960s musician and designer Don Buchla was among the first wave of enthusiasts to imagine and invent the modern synthesizer as we know it today. In their RBMA lectures Buchla and his acolyte Morton Subotnick, alongside fellow designers Bob Moog, Dave Smith and Tom Oberheim, recall these early days while Suzanne Ciani and Joan La Barbara reflect on the futurism of Buchla's unique approach."
Update: it looks like today is Don Buchla's birthday.
Pic with Bob Moog via @moogmusicinc
"Today we celebrate the birthday of west-coast synth maverick Don Buchla, whose distinctive design perspective has helped to build the foundation for modern experimental synthesis and continues to inspire new sounds ⚡️."
Moving this one on top for a little bit considering. This post originally went up at 12:15.
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Sunday, April 14, 2019
Oberheim OB-X Analog Synthesizer (1979) "Oberfett X" part2
Published on Apr 14, 2019 RetroSound
"(c) 2019 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound
#Oberheim #OB-X Analog #Synthesizer from the year 1979
The demo video shows some self programmed uncommon synth sounds.
The Oberheim OB-X is one of the fattest analog poly-synths ever.
The sound character (based of the discrete circuits and the SEM design VCF) is different to the later curtis chip based OB-Xa and OB-8.
Used by: Rush (Subdivisions, Tom Sawyer), Nena (99 Luftballons, Nur Geträumt), J.-M. Jarre (Magnetic Fields), Killing Joke (Love Like Blood), Roxy Music (Avalon), Queen (Flash Gordon), Styx (Too much time on my hands), Japan, Supertramp, Suzanne Ciani, Tangerine Dream (Exit) and more
external fx: a bit delay"
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Suzanne Ciani Quadraphonic Sound Performance at the Los Angeles Public Library
Streamed live on Apr 6, 2019 Los Angeles Public Library
"Modular synth pioneer Suzanne Ciani presents a live quadraphonic performance with a Buchla 200e modular electronic music instrument."
Friday, March 15, 2019
VC Octave Switch MSK008-North Coast Synthesis in techno
Published on Mar 15, 2019 Dziam Bass
"Hi Guys!
Recently, I have two great modules from North Coast Synthesis, one is the Coiler Multimode Filter MSK 009 and the other is the VC Octave Switch MSK008 I have just made a small movie using both in Techno.
I have seen many times how Suzanne Ciani uses octave switch that's what she said about it at the RBMA lecture in Montreal and I think that these are very much needed modules for performance. As the oscillator I used in this movie VCO GR11 from ReBach which gives a really nice analog sound based on SAW Core.
Of course, some fun in the LP and quite high resonance"
Tuesday, March 05, 2019
Synclavier Go! and Synclavier Pocket! for iOS Released
You can find some demos in the archives. The press release:
NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA: having turned heads and opened ears with a show-stopping showcase at The 2019 NAMM Show in Southern California, January 24-27, newly-formed Synclavier Digital is proud to announce availability of Synclavier Go! and Synclavier Pocket! — placing a re-creation of the seminal Synclavier® II Digital Synthesizer’s sound engine from which they take their names into the respective hands of iPad and iPhone/iPod Touch owners as awe-inspiring iOS apps, allowing all the famed FM (Frequency Modulation) and Additive (harmonic) synthesis capabilities to be brought forward forty years for all to musically marvel, at a fraction of the original’s prohibitive pricing thanks to today’s technology, while also effectively emulating the iconic instrument’s intuitive panels of easy-to-touch red backlit buttons and iconic control knob in easy-to-use user interfaces — as of March 5…
Put it this way: while the still-highly-coveted brand of Synclavier® — synonymous with high-end audio production technology that blazed a trail through the Seventies and Eighties before stalling in the Nineties — is in the midst of a galactic reboot, thanks to Nova Scotia-registered Canadian Corporation Synclavier Digital, established in 2018 to re-create a modern iOS-based version of the Synclavier® Digital Audio System, Synclavier Go!, its inaugural iPad offering, is far from being a clone, however... to all intents and purposes, it is a Synclavier®!
So how, exactly, did yesteryear’s trailblazing technology that commanded a princely six-figure sum end up available on Apple’s pocket-friendly iOS platform in true needs of the many outweighing the needs of the few style? Simply speaking, when New England Digital (NED) went bankrupt in the Nineties, technology finally having caught up with the cutting-edge company concerned, co-founder Cameron Jones — co-inventor of the Synclavier® — bought the intellectual propriety rights to the trailblazing series of synthesizers and digital audio systems sharing the notable name.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Suzanne Ciani at Don Buchla Memorial Concerts
Published on Nov 27, 2018 Suzanne Ciani
"Sunday, 23 April 2017 at Gray Area in San Francisco for the Don Buchla Memorial Concert series.
Hosted by Naut Humon. Shot by Connie Field and Gregory Scharpen. Edited by Rachel Aiello."
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Plogue chipcrusher v2.0 : Retro-Digital Multi-FX
Published on Nov 13, 2018 Plogue Art et Technologie, Inc.
"Now available (free for registered users)
New DAC Encodings: -CVSD -MOZER -HAAR TRANSFORM -LPC-SP0256 -VOCODER
SPC Delay effect from forthcoming 'chipsynth SFC'
UI Redesign from http://www.kikencorp.com
NKS FX Support!
Downloads and more info:
https://www.plogue.com/products/chipc..."
"Nostalgic for vintage sound encodings, 80s computer speakers, or the SPC Delay from a famous 16-bit console? chipcrusher's got all that, plus grit (background noise) and filter-impulse responses.
HOW DOES IT SOUND?
There is a wide spectrum of results achievable with chipcrusher. Here are a few use cases:
Uniquely destroy/mangle a beat, a guitar or any other audio track.
Play single hits and emulate the sound of old samplers.
Add ‘accurate dirt’ to chipsounds’s output.
Emulate a classic 16-bit console's "Delay/verb" to a track
There are four main components in chipcrusher: DAC Encoding, SPC Delay, Background Noise and Cabinet. The audio inputs first go to the DAC Encoding. Then gets processed by the SPC Delay, mixed with the Background Noise to finally get sent to the Cabinet stage. Of course, each component can be bypassed on demand without muting the audio.
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