SDIY.org

Title link takes you to SDIY.org, home to a number of Synth DIY websites.

Steiner Parker VCF

Title link takes you to more shots, info and samples on SDIY.org.

MOOG Minimoog

Title link takes you to shots via this auction.

Announcing the Plan B Model 28 Programmable Tap CLock

"Shipping in three weeks, the Plan B Model 28 Programmable Tap Clock is the second computer-based product in the Plan B line and addresses the need for an accurate tap input-based timing clock for analog synthesizers. Unlike other clocks, the Model 28 has no frequency pot -- it's tempo is determined by replicating an interval set by two successive depressions of the TAP INPUT button, or by syncing to it's PHASE LOCK input to an external clock. The M28 may be accurately programmed during a roll-off or three count in live performance - it is meant to be played and it's operation has been intelligently designed to support that in real time.

Along with the quarter note base duration, the M28 provides separate eighth note tuplet and eighth note triplet outputs and approaches these rhythms in the same manner musicians do -- by multiplying the tap tempo, not by dividing. The last tap interval read becomes its quarter note base, with the eighth-notes being base x2 and the triplets base x 3. All outputs are held at 50% duty cycle and tempo-accurate within 6 microseconds, with a playback range of a quarter note = 1 (1 beat per minute) to 2500 (2500 beats per minute).

Along with the three parallel event outputs, the M28 is equipped with a single SERIAL OUTPUT which allows the user to construct polyrythmic combinations of the three note values, determined by a voltage level present at the SELECT input.

The Model 28's musicality is further enhanced by a series of five ARTICULATION SWITCHES which introduce expression by either omitting (a rest) or dynamically accenting each degree of the eighth and triplet events (see figure 3). When an accent is selected, a second pulse is sent to independent ACCENT outputs which can be routed as a filter frequency chiff, or to the Velocity Input of a Model 25 VCA, or to the secondary VC Input of a Doepfer A-132, etc. The Accent Outputs are intentionally soft (gates are rounded at the corners) to avoid any pops caused by abrupt changes in amplitude.

Two expanders are planned for the M28. The 28A will add Triangle, inverted Triangle, Ramp and Inverted Ramp outputs to the quarter and eight note clock outputs. The 28A will begin shipping in June. The 28B will follow soon afterward and will provide for MIDI out of the M28 clock information.

For more information and complete functional description of the Model 28, go here:

http://www.ear-group.net/model_28.html

Again, the Model 28 is scheduled to begin shipping in three weeks time."

Custom Blacet format System with Zeroscillators

Via Cynthia:

"Hi Matrix!
This picture just posted to The Cyndustries List shows a customers beautiful DIY cabinet with integral carrying handles, some very tasty Blacet modules, and two Blacet format Zersocillators!

Other news is that, aluminum SixPac Enclosures are now back in stock!

Cyndustries

(Spinning SixPac rendering courtesy of one very talented Mr. Tim Servo)

Best Wishes!
Cynthia"

my new micro

flickr by Nocturne 23.

electro moos: alesis hr16 circuit bent

YouTube via newwavesyria.

"hcircuit bent alesis drum machine, with standard 4x7 patxhbay and 4 selectable switches."

MOOG 925 Voltage Controlled Reverb

Title link takes you to the post on this prototype MOOG module on Old Socks and New Toys.

Hiromi Live

Remember Hiromi? Looks like she is playing live tonight and tomorrow night at Jazz Alley in Seattle. Title link takes you to more info. Via Brian in the comments of this post.

Update via Brian in the comments:
"I missed the Tuesday night show, but I caught the Wednesday one...WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel it is my duty as a Matrixsynth frequenter to report on the keyboard aspect of Hiromi's performance.

Gear: Nord Electro 2, microKorg, and a Nord Lead 2. The Korg and the Lead 2 were sitting on top of this truly massive polyphonic analog monster made by...Steinway??? Maybe it was a spin off from Steinberg.... Anyways as far as synthesis is concerned, no envelopes were pushed...mostly square wave leads with LOTS of really good mod wheel and pitch bender action. The Nord Electro 2 electric piano was very expressive, going from soft and sweet sounding to harsh and overdriven like "that"!

Technique: This woman has AMAZING chops! I know in this blog most people are concerned with synthesis parameters, component specs, range of "that knob". But when you hear someone that can really play, it doesn't matter if it's a Casio POS or MIDI'ed CS-80 with the sampling option- they can make ANYTHING sound great!

The rest of the band: Hiromi is no show hog. The bass player and drummer have been with her for about four years and they are the definition of tight. The bass player plays a HUGE 6 string electric bass with about 10 pedals that have lots of blinking LEDs. His playing style reminds me of Les Claypool from Primus...very fast fingering and quirky progressions. The guitarist has only been with the band for TWO WEEKS, but shared the spotlight with Hiromi more than any of the other band members.

I did get her autograph but at the time I couldn't think of any keyboard related questions, so I just said "You were REALLY good!" Duhhhhhh...but at least I saw some kick ass jazz (are those terms ever used together?) by one awesome keyboard player!"

Well, you could have said, "Hey don't you love Matrixsynth!!!" Hah! Just kidding of course. ; )

Dan Deacon

YouTubes via eddie23a. Via the comments of this post. Be sure to watch this through. Gear talk to start followed by the song after the weather forcast.

http://www.dandeacon.com
http://www.myspace.com/dandeacon

Here's the video for just the track if you want to skip straight to it.