MATRIXSYNTH

AMIN BHATIA SEPTEMBER E-NEWS

If you aren't familiar with Amin Bhatia, see this post.

"Thanks to all who have made "Virtuality" a part of their virtual or real record collections. This new album from Amin is getting great reviews in print and on the net.

"...this is a must listen " Michael Gallant, Keyboard Magazine
"...a worthy successor to the legacy of The Interstellar Suite" Craig Anderton, EQ Magazine

Our thanks also to the many Interstellar Suite fans who've sent personal replies and reviews to this sequel album. Because Amin has been busy on the Flashpoint tv series he has not had time to respond (even to close friends and family) but we're catching up on the backlog now. In the meantime please continue to pass along the good word on "Virtuality" with guests Steve Porcaro and Patrick Moraz. It's available on CDBaby and on iTunes and a portion of every sale goes to the Bob Moog foundation. Here's a link to point your friends to info about Amin Bhatia new album release.

"FLASHPOINT" SPARKS
The CBS/CTV new series "Flashpoint" is pulling in record ratings every week with compelling drama from the perspective of the tactical sniper police squad. The theme song and music score is composed by Amin Bhatia and Ari Posner. They are just finishing Season One as you read this and plans are already underway for Season Two. Read more here.

THE TRIBUTE TO BOB MOOG PODCAST
The first in a series of video podcasts about the "Virtuality" CD has made quite an impact because of its professional quality. The 7-minute video features dozens of artists including Amin Bhatia, Steve Porcaro, Patrick Moraz and Michelle Moog Koussa and talks about the far reaching influence of Bob Moog, to whom "Virtuality" is dedicated. See it here. Our thanks to the hundreds of video and audio professionals who donated their time and expertise to make such a high quality podcast....and yes, there are more coming!

THE VIRTUAL TOUR CONTINUES IN SECOND LIFE
It's fitting that that the virtual community of Second Life has embraced Virtuality. The virtual record release party at the Music Academy Online simm was a resounding success in both real and virtual worlds. It premiered the creation of a virtual museum featuring many of the 70 synthesizers used in "Bolero Electronica", as well a "Virtuality ride" through several musical pieces of the album. For more about Virtuality on Second Life you can learn more here.

AMIN 'GIVES BACK' TO THE ROLAND SYNTH CONTEST
As many of you may know, Amin Bhatia was one of the early recipients of the Roland International Synthesizer contest, winning the grand prize two consecutive years. His winning composition was the foundation for his album "The Interstellar Suite" and essentially launched his career in film and television composition. Roland is re-introducing the contest and Amin has been asked to act as one of the judges for this year's competition. Are you a synthesist or want to encourage one? Learn more here.

WEBSITE
Many of the above links take you to our newly designed website and engine, aminbhatia.com."

The Pragmatic Update

I goofed the link in this post. It's now working. Check them out. It's worth it.

Slagsmålsklubben - Sponsored By Destiny (Live)

YouTube via 4nders. via RogierG
"Slagsmålsklubben playing "Sponsored by destiny" on a videostore in stockholm. the 11 April 2007."
Anyone tell if that desktop module is an Access Virus, Creamware ASB or other?

Klee Third Run Poll

You can find the poll via Scott Stites on electro-music.com.

"We're trying to figure out of a third run is feasible.

Poll question says it all. If you missed out on the third run, or just would like to buy more and support your local forum, mark yes."

MIT Flea Market

"The MIT Flea is on the third Sunday of each month, April through October. This is a place to buy, sell, and swap amateur radio, electronic, and computer equipment. Hams and non-hams alike are welcome.

The Flea is held at MIT's Albany Street Garage at the corner of Albany and Main Streets in Cambridge. The gate opens for buyers at 9am. There is a small admission fee."

More info and images here

Interview with Hal Chamberlin

"Way back in 1980 a book titled "Musical Applications of Microprocessors" became the companion for many Engineers designing musical instruments in the 20th century. In 1985, the book was expanded from its original 660 pages to a whooping big 800-odd pages. Till this day, the book (albeit outdated) is still seen as a source of learning for many students in this field. The man who wrote that book is Hal Chamberlin.

For the last 16 years, Hal has been employed by Kurzweil (now known as Kurzweil Music Systems). There, he has been quietly working away on both hardware and software for the many products that Kurzweil make.

Sonikmatter caught up with Hal (at the Young Chang factory in Korea) while he was finishing up on his design of the "remote control" for the new Kurzweil KSP8 Effects Module. Here is what he had to say:" link

AUTOMAT3D

"Welcome to what I hope will become a vast repository of knowledge in the areas of show-control, prop-control, lighting, sound and special-effects. With Halloween just around the corner you’ll need ways to control those fabulous props you’ve built for your haunt. Please take a look around."
via MODD3D, who brought us Midify via Division 6.