Andromeda A6 Demo

"This song was made 100% with the Alesis A6 Andromeda analog synthesizer, including drums, multitracked. No other sound source was used. Delay and compressor was used, but no EQ. It´s fully inspired by the Pete Heller remix of Faithless´s "Music Matters". It was made to show the tremendous A6 capabilities."

via Juno6. Be sure to check out Juno6's public channel.

What amazes me about this track is just how versatile the A6 is when it comes to character. Many synths like the Nord Lead, Roland Junos and others have a certain specific sonic palate about them. The A6 on the other hand is like a chameleon. It isn't limited to one type of character. Every time I listen to it I discover something new, something I didn't think it was capable off. This track does a good job at showing how clean the A6 can sound. Most of the patches I've been creating with my A6 have been much more fuzzy and bold. Looks like I need to start cleaning it up a bit.

$1,041.96 Synth Book

Just saw this on the-gas-station. Allen Strange's "Electronic Music: Systems, Techniques, and Controls (Paperback)" on Amazonfor $1041.96. Or you can get it electronically for $15.29 here and print it out yourself.

Top 20 Greatest Synths - Episode 7

And number two is in. Title link takes you there.

Bjork uses the reacTable for Pluto

YouTube via Tylerdurden31. Via CDM.

MD-reissu

flickr by mesak.

Elektron Machinedrum

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"