Tapewarm XL7

Two samples via daddio of Tapewarm

"picked up a used XL-7 on ebay
spent the long weekend playing with it

151forever.mp3
DrumTriangle.mp3

I like this box!"

Elektron Monomachine and Machinedrum MKII

"The Machinedrum SPS-1 MKII combines extremely flexible drum synthesis with a powerful percussion sequencer. It is equipped with four MD-synths, each with its own special sonic flavor. You will have no problem conjuring forth sub-sonic kicks, snappy snares or wild FX. To add further control over the sounds, 16 LFO's are available. The possibilities to sculpt new percussive sounds are near limitless. Be warned though, the Machinedrum can be seriously addicting and no rehab is currently available.

Sequencing is the middle name of the Machinedrum. Use the SPS-1 MKII to control both your internal sounds as well as your external MIDI equipment in great detail. It runs the show, both literally and figuratively speaking.

The MKII version adds a lot to the already feature-packed SPS-1. Slimmer design, world wide switching power supply, even better signal to noise ratio and last but certainly not least – the pattern sequencer now has 64 steps!"

"Monomachine SFX-60 MKII - the one and only BeatBox synthesizer. Five different types of specialized synthesis methods ensure a deep and versatile sound creating machine. Try out the SID-chip emulation, feel the strength of the SuperWave basslines or create beat box style drum patterns. This machine can even talk! It is almost scary. The six available tracks can be loaded with any of the featured synthesis methods. The three LFO's, an adjustable filter, a delay and an advanced arpeggiator per track will guarantee wild synthesis action!

The sounds and melodies hidden inside of you will not be hindered by any clumsy interfaces or confusing menus. Every necessary parameter is close at hand. The Monomachine SFX-60 MKII is a direct link to the right side of your brain. Man and machine in perfect harmony!

The SFX-60 MKII is quite an update compared to the previous Monomachine model. Slimmer design, world wide switching power supply, even better signal to noise ratio and maybe the king among features – the possibility to load your own waveforms*. That’s right. For the first time ever you can use your own customised wavetables in the Monomachine environment. Get ready for total control!"

click here for more.

7 Days Microsleep - Tenori-On

click here for an album by Norman Fairbanks featuring nothing but the Yamaha Tenori-On. The tracks are free downloads. You can read more about it on Sonic State.

KORG KAOSS Pad KP3 OS Version 2

"Korg has just released the new KP3 Kaoss Pad Version 2.0, which offers a whole selection of user-requested features and provides a number of additional improvements to functionality.

The KP3 built on the KAOSS legacy with added capability and features. Now, say Korg, version 2.0 for the KP3 takes those features even further, providing greater flexibility in the areas of effects and sampling functionality. The Version 2.0 package, which includes the version upgrade, a newly revised 2.0 Editor Librarian for Mac and PC and all instructional documents is available worldwide as a free download from your local Korg website.

Additions/Improvements:
* Sample Playback Trigger Functions Add Versatility
New sample trigger options have been implemented to provide greater control over looped samples. The new Gate function plays a sample only as long as you are pressing the sample pad. You can also decide whether the sample is retriggered from the beginning or plays continuously. Furthermore, the trigger type can be assigned per-sample pad.

* Polyphonic Sample Edit Mode Streamlines Sample Mixing
The four samples can now be played simultaneously, and this allows for volume mixing of all samples in the Sample Edit mode. Additionally, triggering and muting of samples can be controlled in real-time while in this mode.

* Additional Loop Type Offers Greater Rhythmic Possibilities
A new loop selection offers greater control over how a sample retriggers when using one of the loop programs involving the touch pad. Now, the starting point of the sample can be changed depending on how you drag your finger across the touch pad.

* KP3 Editor Version 2.0
KP3 Version 2.0 works in tandem with the new Version 2.0 Editor Librarian. All previously mentioned functions are now represented in the Editor Librarian program, which works for both Mac and PC.

Pricing and Availability:
Free download

More information:
* www.korg.com"
via Sonic State.

Cat attack SH-1!!!

flickr by altemark. via catsynth.com.

full size

BOB MOOG

flickr by go_get_organized (click for more dolls/action figures of others).

Bob Moog doll

full size

259 vs. 261e Audio Comparisons

follow up to this post.

via REwire:
"These are 5 each patch comparisons of my Buchla 259 and 261e. Each is a 320mbps mp3 file about 15 - 30 seconds each. No routing through a filter, just a Plan-B Model 13 Multi-timbral Gate, a vactrol based copy of the 292e.

PIC


Main Osc - Sine Waves, All Knobs at CCW
259_Sine.mp3
261e_Sine.mp3

Main Osc - Sweeping each of just the Timbre Knobs.
259_Timbre_Sweep.mp3
261e_Timbre_Sweep.mp3

Main Osc - Sweeping all three parameters of the Main Osc.
259_Tweaking.mp3
261e_Tweaking.mp3

Assigning the Mod Osc to Amplitude and Pitch of Main Osc. The 261e Mod Osc has no Sawtooth so can't slam like the 259 because the 259 has Vactrols in it's internal VCA, like the 292. I used a tight rectangle on the 261e to get close:
259_Amp_n_Pitch_Mod.mp3
261e_Amp_n_Pitch_Mod.mp3

The Modulation Osc at Pitch Levels. For 259, using switch between Saw, Pulse and Tri.261e has waveshaper between Sine and Rectangle
259_Modulation_Osc.mp3
261e_Modulation_Osc.mp3

My conclusion. They are definitely the same breed and go into similar sonic territory. The 261e has a more functional modulation Osc but no actual sawtooth. The main osc on the 261e can go many more sonic places but can't make a heavy analog sound like 259's meaty sawtooth."

http://www.REwireMusic.com

Update via Javier:
Kurzweil K2000 Buchla Waveshaping
"Hearing those buchla comparison reminded me the waveshaping capabilities of my beloved K2000, so I tried to make a similar sound. I´m not saying it sounds identical or anything like that, but it could be more alike with some more time for fine-tuning. (envs are faster as it plays higher, etc). I did it listening to '259_Timbre_Sweep.mp3', but I think it sounds more like '261e_Timbre_Sweep.mp3'." Links above.


Click this image to get to the WAV.

Jean-Jacques Perrey and Dana Countryman's A Troll's Story

PRESS RELEASE:

"Jean-Jacques Perrey and Dana Countryman have released a web-based children's story called "Troll's Story".

Perrey and Countryman wrote the text for the children's book and scored all the original music, and they have made both the text and music available for free downloading on the internet.

It can be found here

The narrator for the children's story is Tricia Meier-Countryman. The project is a spin-off from Perrey and Countryman's recent Oglio Records CD "The Happy Electropop Music Machine." The duo re-edited and re-scored their original synthesizer music to fit the story, which was written and inspired by their original "Troll's Story" music from the Oglio CD.

Perrey and Countryman are making the project a free download, to be enjoyed by children of all ages.

To find out more about "The Happy Electropop Music Machine", go to: link

Artist Information:
Jean Jacques Perrey: Synthesizer.com synthesizer, Moog synthesizers and Ondioline Dana Countryman: Synthesizers.com synthesizer.

Jean Jacques Perrey is a legend in the electronic music field as a pioneer of that genre. He was the SECOND musician to ever own and record with the Moog Synthesizer, back in 1967. His music has been sampled by countless popular acts, including Ice T, Gangstarr and Fatboy Slim. At age 78, he is still creating and still touring.

Perrey's musical partner is arranger and musician Dana Countryman, who co-composed the music and co-wrote the story for "Troll's Story."
Perrey and Countryman released their first CD for Oglio Records, "The Happy Electropop Music Machine" in 2006.
It is available on Amazon.com and on iTunes.com, among many other outlets.

The duo are currently writing and recording their next CD for Oglio Records, due out in the summer of 2009. In the last year and a half, Perrey and Countryman have performed in Berlin, Seattle, San Francisco, Hollywood, Amsterdam, Russia, France and Norway. They are heading off to England next."

You can also find more info on Jean-Jacques Perrey and Dana Countryman in these previous posts.

Update: some notes on the instruments used via Dana:
"We predominately used my big modular from Synthesizers.com. We also used my Korg MS-2000R a lot. My loyal DX-7 was used (sparingly), especially for the bass line in the "Furioso Disco" section. I also love it for it's "organ" sounds and bells. Jean-Jacques played his trademark Ondioline for the solo in the first segment ("Morning Theme".) In addition, we ran samples through Reason, mostly for JJ's crazy "tape loops". Analog, digital: whatever it takes to get the 'sound.'"

JH. Compact Clone Now Available for Order

Ordering info via JH on AH:
"(See link for details about the project.) Pricing is EUR 27.00 per board, plus EUR 10.00 for 8 LDRs plus a single EUR 4.00 shipping flat charge for worldwide shipping, regardless how many boards you are ordering and where you live. It does *not* include any customs fees or tax that you may (or may not) have to pay in your county.

What you get is a double-sided printed circuit board with component overlay, approx. size 160mm x 100mm, plus eight LDRs (Light depending resistors). You have to buy the other electronic components for this, and build the device, yourself. (Check the above website regularly for updates and building hints, bill of matrials etc. A PDF with the component overlay is already there.)

I'll wait for the orders to come in for about 2 weeks from now.

Estimated time line:
2 weeks for taking orders
several weeks for PCB manufacturing and verifying
Call for payment (don't pay before you get that mail!)
Shipping of boards when payment arrives
I don't know whether shipping will be before Chrismas, or in the next year.
I will only ask for payment when the boards are ready for shipping. (Don't send any money before that.)
If you want to place an order, please send me an email to the following adress:
jhaible/-/at/-/debitel/-/dot/-/net (remove and replace the obvious characters) and use the FOLLOWING FORM (fill in your data instead of [], for instance: "2 Boards" instead of "[quantity] Boards") Don't forget the *subject line* with the right quantity filled in, in your email!

===== Start of Email Order Form ===============

Subject line: Krautrock Phaser order: [quantity] boards
Email text: I'm ordering [quantity] pieces of the Krautrock Phaser PCB for EUR 27.00 per board
+ EUR 10.00 for 8 LDRs per board
+ EUR 4.00 single shipping flat charge for any number of boards.
I'm aware that I may have to pay additional amounts of customs and tax in my country.

My shipping adress is
[Your Name]
[Your street, number, city, ZIP code, in exactly the form that is generally used in your country]
[your country]
My paypal adress is [your paypal adress].
[your name]

===== End of Email Order Form ========="

BTW, mention you saw it on MATRIXSYNTH if you order one. I'm curious how many JH gets from here vs. AH. No I'm not competing, no I don't get anything out of this and no, it's not for boosting my ego. I'm just curious people. If you feel weird about mentioning it, then don't.

Workspace and Environment: Zach Goheen

click here for the full post on trash_audio.

"Wurlitzer "super-sprite" funmaker. It's a 70s console organ with built in drum machine and speakers. It has buttons labeled with things like "magic chords" and "latin". Of all the keyboards in the studio, thats the first one to get played when someone new comes over. It;s a one man fun band - especially when the Echoplex has its way with it."