Exploring new ideas / Ambient Eurorack Modular Synthesizer

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"Exploring new ideas with Make Noise Morphagene and STØ, Moog Subharmonicon, Erica Synths Black VCO2 and Mutable Instruments Rings (clone)."

The first recording featuring Moog Synthesizer - The Zodiac: Cosmic Sounds (1967) ?

video by George Greene

Available on Amazon

"The Zodiac: Cosmic Sounds was a collaborative concept album on the theme of the signs of the Zodiac. It was issued by Elektra Records in May 1967 and featured early use of the Moog synthesizer by Paul Beaver, with music written by Mort Garson, words by Jacques Wilson, and narration by Cyrus Faryar. The Moog Modular synthseizer has a prominent role on the album. Rather than being limited to just spooky sounds, Beaver contributed a veritable clinic of fundamental Moog modulations, from soothing melodies and textures to sharply percussive interactions with the other session musicians. 'Must be played in the dark,' are the instructions printed in purple on the back of album cover. Although the Moog Synthesizer is not mentioned in the liner notes Paul Beaver is credited vaguely with 'electronic instruments'. This was not only the first commercial release of a record featuring the Moog but also the first to chart, spending a total of nine weeks on the Billboard album chart."

If you know of anything earlier, feel free to leave a comment. Surprised there is no mention of this release on Wikipedia's article on the Moog Synthesizer, but there is a separate article on the release here. Wikipedia also mentions use of the Moog on The Monkey's 1967 release of Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd, recorded April–October and released in November. The Zodiac was rleased in May of 1967.

Sequential In The Spotlight Interview with ASHRR

You can find the interview on Sequential's website here.

"Josh Charles is a critically acclaimed piano prodigy, guitarist, singer, producer, and songwriter mentored by Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Dr. John. He has recorded for Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment, Island Records, and Elektra Records/Warner Music Group. In addition to songwriting credits with John Oates and others, he has toured with The Neville Brothers, Joss Stone, and the late Buckwheat Zydeco. Josh also works as a sound designer for Native Instrument’s sounds.com and SPLICE.

Ethan Allen is a GRAMMY®-nominated record producer, mixer, engineer, writer, multi-instrumentalist musician originally hailing from Austin and New Orleans. His credits include Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Ben Harper, Tricky, Luscious Jackson, The Cult, Gram Rabbit, and Sheryl Crow among others, as well as many licensing placements in film and television.

On the cusp of a major breakout, Los Angeles based synth-rock newcomers ASHRR have released their debut, self-titled EP. The band recently released a captivating new video for their single 'Don’t Wait Too Long' on NPR.

We chatted with Josh on how he’s using Sequential instruments in his music"

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You can find previous posts featuring Sequential's Spotlight series here.

Electro-Harmonix 8 Step Program - "Get On The Bus"

Published on Jun 12, 2013 EHX·164 videos

Electro Harmonix 8 Step on eBay - It's less than you might think.

"The EHX 8 Step Program plugs into the expression pedal or CV input of other effects pedals and synthesizers delivering rhythmic sequencer control. With eight independent sliders, each controlling a sequence step, it can turn an ordinary auto-wah into a step filter, a tremolo into a syncopated pulse effect and a pitch-shifter into an arpeggiator.

This eye-popping video, shot less than a mile from EHX headquarters at Carousel Studios in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, provides a peak into the sound sculpting power of the new 8 Step Program!

Credits for: Get On The Bus video

Music by Polyvox, download:
http://itunes.com/polyvox
http://polyvox.bandcamp.com

Video by Amy Hobby and Tony Zajkowski

Filmed at Carousel Vintage Keyboard Studio, Brooklyn, NY
http://carouselrecording.com

Joe McGinty ~ Composer, Keyboards, Programming
http://www.joemcginty.com

Alyson Greenfield ~ vocals, Omnichord, keyboards
http://www.alysongreenfield.com

Tony Zajkowski ~ guitar, video editor
http://www.tonyzajkowski.com

With the Solid Go Go Dancers: Cindy Gold, Elektra Gold, Roxanne Gold
http://www.facebook.com/SolidGoGo

Choreography by Anna Copa Cabanna
http://www.facebook.com/annacopacabanna"

via Joe McGinty on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge & Scott Matthews

1976 MU-TRON BI-PHASE V SN 04674 with Patch Sheets

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"For your consideration is this vintage 1976 Musitronics Mu-Tron Bi-Phase electric guitar phaser effects pedal. This particular example, (serial number 04674), is in excellent all original condition and includes the original C-100 Opti-Pot control pedal (serial number 1428). With significant provenance, this unit belonged to Elektra Records (with Elektra labeled inventory numbers 1190 and 1193) and was used by numerous artists on dozens of classic records. While no exact list was documented nor compiled by studio engineers, the potential list of artists who had access to this unit reads like who's who of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, including; Bob Dylan, Queen, The Stooges, Television, The Cars, Tom Waits, X, Metallica, Jackson Browne, and The Eagles..."

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Darkness (Gregsynth Song)

YouTube via Gregsynth

"Another one of my personal favorite songs.
I decided to use the famous Prophet 5 synthesizer (as well as the typical Roland, Moog, and Oberheim team) and create a dark haunting 6:10 song in D minor.

I snuck some "Under Pressure" riffs starting at 2:43. Sorry Freddie, Brian, Roger, John, and David!
(At least I'm admitting that I'm using the riff--unlike a certain white rapper)...

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© 2008 Synth and Son Productions
@ 1981/1991 Elektra/Hollywood Records: For the sample of "Under Pressure." I'm giving credit to Queen/Bowie."

Mort Garson Has Passed Away

Mort Garson born July 20, 1924 passed away on January 4, 2008. He was an electronic musician that worked primarily with the MOOG (modular) Synthesizer. One of his most recognizable albums is pictured below.

Mort Garson on Wikipedia
Mort Garson on Space Age Pop Music

Recordings via Space Age Pop Music:
* Bossa Nova for All Ages (by the Continentals), Canadian-American SCALP-1009
* Symphony for Soul (by the Total Eclipse), Imperial LP-12353
* Sea Drift (by the Dusk 'Til Dawn Orchestra), Elektra EK 4008/EKS 74008
* Zodiac Cosmic Sounds, Elektra EK 4009/EKS 74009
* Electronic Hair Pieces, A&M SP 4209
* Signs of the Zodiac: Aires, A&M 4211
* Signs of the Zodiac: Virgo, A&M SP 4212
* Signs of the Zodiac: Gemini, A&M SP 4213
* Signs of the Zodiac: Leo, A&M SP 4215
* Signs of the Zodiac: Scorpio, A&M SP 4218
* Signs of the Zodiac: Sagittarius, A&M SP 4219
* Signs of the Zodiac: Aquarius, A&M SP 4221
* Signs of the Zodiac: Pisces, A&M SP 4222
* Wozard of Id, A&M SP 4156
* Do Not Disturb (soundtrack), Columbia 4-43459
* Lucifer : Black Mass, United Artists UAS 73111
* Music for Sensuous Lovers by "Z," Sensuous Anthem-5800
* Ataraxia: The unexplained, electronic musical impressions of the occult, RCA Victor APL1-1217