SleepDrone Synth Part-03 "The Picnic"

YouTube via Analogger.
"This is a live improvisation with the Sleepdrone synth. I added the video later and synced some video effects with audio events. The Sleepdrone has four oscillators with knobs to control the pitch. There is no keyboard or interface. Just individual outputs or a main out with the ability to cross modulate the oscillators with each other. I used the main out and ran it thru an Electrix Filter Factory, TC Electronic FireworX, and Roland SDE-330 Delay and SDX-330 Dimensional Expander.."

Inside an ARP 2600

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Alesis Andromeda A6

images via this auction.

Waldorf Pulse

images via this auction.

broken knob

Yamaha DX7 Operation Manual

via this auction.

ThingamaWEEN - "The modern Prometh-o-lux"

Limited edition Halloween Thingamagoops at Bleep Labs!

flickr by Dr. Bleep.

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Arturia Analog Factory Experience

Saw this on The Gas Station.
"Arturia has announced Analog Factory Experience, which they describe as "the first hybrid synthesizer". By combining a native software application and a dedicated controller-keyboard, Analog Factory Experience offers a straightforward, innovative and enjoyable experience.

Based on Analog Factory 2.0, a software instrument offering 3500 legendary synthesizer sounds, Analog Factory Experience includes a high quality 32-key MIDI keyboard. Just plug the keyboard in via USB and launch the software. From there you can put your mouse away, everything is easily controllable from the keyboard. The user experience is the same as on a traditional Hardware synthesizer, except that Analog Factory Experience brings more sounds, better integration within DAWs, at a far better price.

Hybrid synthesizer based on advanced Software/Hardware combination: Analog Factory 2.0 inside the box. 32-key Universal MIDI keyboard built by CME. Plug and play: the Hardware and Software is instantly recognized and offers perfect integration. Analog Factory 2.0: 3500 synthesizer sounds that have shaped modern music production. All preset are carefully selected from the Arturia Classic Synths: Minimoog V, Prophet V, ARP 2600V, Moog Modular V, CS-80V and Jupiter-8V. Smart preset manager: fast filter the presets to your requirements, by instrument, type, characteristics. Straightforward editing: only the key parameters are accessible to modify the sounds. Full compatibility with major formats and hosts on Mac OS X and Windows XP or Vista (VST, AU, RTAS). The Analog Factory Keyboard: Developed by CME and based on the U-key technology. Ultra-thin aluminium and wooden case. 32 semi-weighted keys with velocity response. Everything you can do on the Software is easily achievable on the Hardware: Allows to select sound categories and browse presets, to modify each sound, recall snapshot sounds, save snapshots, etc.

Works as a Universal 32-key MIDI keyboard. Analog Factory Experience is compatible with Windows XP / Vista and Mac OS X.2 or higher (Universal Binary) and supports Stand-alone (ASIO, Direct Sound, Core Audio) VST, Audio Units and RTAS (ProTools 6 and 7).

The anti-piracy system is based on Syncrosoft's new native solution. No USB port required but an Internet connection is necessary.

The retail price will be £249 / €299 / $349 and it is expected to be available in November 2007."

Alesis Andromeda

via this auction.

via jeffc

Billy Corgan and Lisa at the MOOG Factory

Lisa plays keyboards for The Smashing Pumpkins

Lisa regarding the most memorable experiences on tour:
"There are sooooo many but, I would have to say visiting the Moog keyboard factory in Asheville, NC. I was like a kid in a candy store; playing with the theramin and all of the cool effects pedals. Anyways, I went there with Billy just to "check out" the factory and I went home with their brand new Minimoog Voyager keyboard!! I just had to have it!"

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Related post: Billy Corgan joins effort to create Moog museum

Update: I just posted an all electronic piece ("Eye") by the Pumpkins on Synthwire [direct link]. If anyone knows what synths were used, feel free to comment there.

Tweaking the MOS-LAB System16

YouTube via yusynthman. via Yves of yusynth.
Videos are from the Franco-Swiss meeting (previously posted here).
The last video is a jam session featuring the MOS-LAB and other synths.
Descriptions (in order of videos):
"Our friend Push-pull discovering the magic of a modular synthesizer (MOS-LAB system16) in Oryjen's magical music cave. The system is driven by an external CV/GATE played by our host Oryjen.... yusynth patching and tweaking the MOS-LAB system16 in Oryjen's magical music cave.... yusynth (blue t-shirt) and oryjen (red shirt) blasting the loudspeakers with some untamed cross modulation !!!! The Memotron beneath the modular is crying for some strokes... Push-pull refines the settings of the bass sequence then Spookyman and Oryjen start a jam session :-)"

BTW, check out the MOS-LAB link under MORE: directly below for previous posts. I tag everything that goes up so you can always get more info by clicking on the tab or doing a search on the upper left search box on the site. Search for anything.