Silhouette SPORT meets Roland JX8P

video upload by SILHOUETTE-SYNTHESIZERS

"The audiovisual synthesizer SILHOUETTE SPORT transforms visual sources (pics, movs, camera) into audio waves and sequences.
In this video the sequences are being sent to the analog Roland JX8P (1985).
More infos:
https://silhouettesynthesizer.cargo.s..."

3 visual sequences / SILHOUETTE SPORT

video upload by SILHOUETTE-SYNTHESIZERS

"In this video the audiovisual synthesizer SILHOUETTE SPORT generates sequences and sound by transforming visual shapes put on the lighttable (streamed by the internal camera).
Visit SILHOUETTE at Superbooth 25: Booth H 195"

SILHOUETTE EINS - for friends of howling-noisy-orchestral-chaos

video upload by SILHOUETTE-SYNTHESIZERS

"In this video you hear+see the otpical sound synthesizer SILEHOUETT EINS doing a howling-noisy-orchestral-chaos soundscape. Melodies + Notes are beeing played with the traditional keyboard and by selecting mosaique style visuals, thart create overtones for simple mathematical-physical reasons.
Visit SILHOUETTE at Superbooth 25 (booth H-195)"

SILHOUETTE SPORT - curtain sequence (april 2025)

video upload by SILHOUETTE-SYNTHESIZERS

"Here's a sound made with SILHOUETTE Sport using a small movie sequence
(with curtain structure) and the visual sequencer function.
Visit SILHOUETTE at Superbooth 25: Booth H 195."

SILHOUETTE-SPORT : Pre-Order-Launch

video upload by SILHOUETTE-SYNTHESIZERS

"This is the forthcoming audiovisual and portable synthesizer 'SILHOUETTE SPORT'.
For pre-orders and infos please contact: info@silhouette-synthesizer.de
More infos: http://silhouette-synthesizer.de"

WOOD WAVE - an audiovisual Essay with the "Silhouette Eins" Synthesizer

video upload by Pit Przygodda

"This video shows my current audiovisual piece with the "Silhouette Eins" synthesizer. This is a live recorded session done on 13th january 2025. It is a "Silhouette Eins" solo piece, no overdubs or additional effects were made in the postproduction. This piece will be performed live on Sat., 18th January 2025 at "Katarkt"-Festival, Hamburg as a world premiere. It shows a wide variety of sounds and multimedial connection between pictures and sound.

More infos on Silhouette Synthesizers: http://silhouette-synthesizer.de/

Right now there is a kickstarter campaign for the forthcoming little Silhouette brother 'Silhouette Sport' online: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

Here´s the SILHOUETTE SPORT kickstarter video:" [previously posted here]

Walk the SPORT around Superbooth24

video upload by Pit Przygodda

"In this video you can follow our new transportable audiovisual synthesizer
'SILHOUETTE SPORT' (prototype) through the floors of Superbooth 24 synth fair, Berlin. The synthesizer has an integrated camera at the front which captures live video and transforms its greysacle data live into audio. More special camera features will be implemented.
We met some friends, colleagues and artists. Please join their first reaction.
We are planning to release 'SILHOUETTE SPORT' in winter 2024/25.

Links to people and companies:

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SILHOUETTE SPORT is steppin out

video upload by Pit Przygodda

"The new portable audiovisual SILHOUETTE synthesizer "SPORT" is now leaving the workshop to be presented at Superbooth synth fair 24, Berlin, booth O405. It offers mobility (batterie), light-table-option, desktop-stand-option, touchscreen, 9-encoder-on-screen-controller, flexible camera, midi.

This is a prototype, serial production begin is estimated winter 2024/25.
More infos about Silhouette Synthesizers: http://silhouette-synthesizer.de/

Superbooth booth O405: https://www.superbooth.com/en/messe-a..."

Silhouette eins - Tracks and Trains (2023)

video upload by Pit Przygodda

"'Silhouette eins' is a synthesizer system that uses visual sources (pics, movs, cam) to create music and audiovisual works. It has been developed by Pit Przygodda from 1992 to 2023 (ongoing).
This is a jam with 3 Silhouette eins synthesizers. The visuals content deals with tracks and trains.
More Infos:
http://silhouette-synthesizer.de/"

See the Przygodda label below for additional posts.

Farewell to 3 Silhouettes

video upload by Pit Przygodda

"A live jam with 3 'Silhouette eins' synthesizers.
The next day they travel to their new owners.
"Silhouette eins" is a multimedia synthesizer system using visual sources (pics, movs and cam) to create music and audiovisual works.
It has been developed by musician and artist Pit Przygodda from 1992 to 2022 (ongoing).
Info:
http://silhouette-synthesizer.de/"

MOOG LIVES. PLAY ON. | The Making of the Little Phatty & Its Discontinuation

Published on Sep 9, 2013 MoogMusicInc·253 videos

"The Little Phatty was released in 2006 as a tribute to the life and legacy of Moog Music founder and synthesizer pioneer, Bob Moog. Following the passing of Dr. Moog, The Little Phatty was the first Moog synthesizer designed by Moog Music's Chief Engineer, Cyril Lance.

Over the course of its seven year production run, the Little Phatty has gone through three incantations including The Tribute, Stage I, and Stage II editions. During that time, the Little Phatty has become one of the best selling professional analog synthesizers in history. Its sonic impact on modern music can be heard on thousands of records, and its signature swooped-back silhouette can be seen in top recording facilities around the world as well as on the stages of internationally touring musical acts such as Rush, Jack White, Queens of The Stone Age, No Doubt, Bernie Worrell and the hit shows American Idol, Nashville and Portlandia"

via Moog Music Inc. on Facebook

"Today we announce the discontinuation of the Little Phatty synthesizer, released in 2006 as a tribute to the life and legacy of Moog Music founder and synthesizer pioneer, Bob Moog"

Update: and the official press release:

"ASHEVILLE, NC – September 9, 2013 – Moog Music today announced the discontinuation of the Little Phatty Stage II analog synthesizer. Moog plans to continue building a limited quantity of units at their factory in downtown Asheville while parts and materials last, which is not expected to be more than two months. The Little Phatty was released in 2006 as a tribute to the life and legacy of Moog Music founder and synthesizer pioneer, Bob Moog. Following the passing of Dr. Moog, The Little Phatty was the first Moog synthesizer designed by Moog Music's Chief Engineer, Cyril Lance.

“After Bob’s passing, we faced the immense challenge of creating a new synthesizer that would embody the values that we all treasured in Bob," Lance recalls. “We worked around the clock to develop an instrument that was founded on his continually forward-looking view of synthesis."

Over the course of its seven-year production run, the Little Phatty has gone through three incantations including The Tribute, Stage I, and Stage II editions. During that time, the Little Phatty has become one of the best selling professional analog synthesizers in history. Its sonic impact on modern music can be heard on thousands of records, and its signature swooped-back silhouette can be seen in top recording facilities around the world as well as on the stages of internationally touring musical acts such as Rush, Jack White, Queens of The Stone Age, No Doubt, Bernie Worrell and the hit shows American Idol, Nashville and Portlandia.

“The Little Phatty represented a key foundational element in what would become the future of Moog Music," said Michael Adams, Moog Music President & CEO. "It was the synthesizer that proved to the world that Moog Music would continue to create market leading, forward-thinking synthesizers. The fact that the Little Phatty remains an industry standard instrument for artists and producers to this day, is a testament to its design.”

The Little Phatty Stage II is still available in limited quantities at stocking dealers in standard and custom colors while supplies last. For pricing and availability, please visit www.moogmusic.com/dealers.

Mini Documentary and Promotional Incentives
Moog Music released a mini-doc entitled Moog Lives. Play On.: The Making of the Little Phatty today which can be viewed on the Moog website. In the video, Moog Music President Mike Adams, Chief Engineer Cyril Lance, and Product Development Specialist Steve Dunnington recall how the Little Phatty came to life, the challenges that were faced when Dr. Moog fell ill, and how they were eventually overcome to create this one of a kind instrument.

As a thank you to existing Little Phatty owners, Moog Music is offering a free Little Phatty Gig Bag (an $80 value) with the purchase of the Little Phatty CV Output Modification. The modification adds one gate and four CV outputs to the Little Phatty for those desiring greater expressive flexibility. Moog Music is also offering a free percussion and legacy preset pack for Phatty owners available via download on its website.

The Phatty family of synthesizers lives on through the new Sub Phatty analog synthesizer and the Slim Phatty desktop synthesizer. For more information on the Phatty family of analog synthesizers go to: www.moogmusic.com/products/Phattys

Links:
Video Link: http://www.moogmusic.com/content/moog-lives-play-making-little-phatty
Free Percussion and Legacy Preset Pack Link: http://www.moogmusic.com/content/percussion-legacy-presets
CV Out Modification: http://www.moogmusic.com/products/phattys/little-phatty-cv-out-modification
Moog Music website: http://www.moogmusic.com/
Moog Music on Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/MoogMusicInc/
Moog Music on Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/MoogMusicInc/"