Different Skies 2008 Daily Media Log

images of this years' event are currently up here. There is a video section, so hopefully some will come.

via Dr. Tomorrow who pointed out this shot of an iPhone running through a Mini. Hopefully no one called during the event. :) Hmm.. Actually that might have made for a pretty interesting performance. Have members of the audience dial in.

edp wasp scares small child

YouTube via babytog. via Waveformless
"even electronic wasps can sting apparently....."

D/A A/D doom lab

image sent my way via Alex

dadmakesnoise

Also see this post for the Mini Case Synth with mp3 also sent in by Alex.

Arturia Ships Origin

"Origin is the most powerful synthesizer on the market.

As a matter of fact, it goes beyond the traditional definition of synthesizers. It is a hardware DSP system that houses several synthesizers in one machine. Some of these synths come from the past, such as the Minimoog, some are totally new and innovative.

Loaded with modules extracted from the best synthesizers of all time, Origin lets you combine these modules and take advantage of the additional possibilities put onboard. The result: a new type of sound accessible through an extremely intuitive interface.

Main features
* Create your own synthesis patch by connecting independent modules. These modules are either innovative modules we introduced (such as Galaxy) or taken from the best synthesizers ever made (such as the Moog Modular, the Yamaha CS-80, the Roland Jupiter-8, the Minimoog, the ARP 2600, the Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 and Prophet VS).
* Alternatively, use an existing synthesizer recreation: the Minimoog, the ARP 2600*, the Jupiter-8* or the Prophet 5*
* Superb audio quality with TAE® engine in a hardware chassis. 24 bits/44.1 kHz supported.
* High-Quality Real time Effects: Phaser, Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Distortion, Parametric EQ*, Bit Crusher*.
* 500 presets created by a selection of international sound designers
* 16/32 step advanced sequencer allowing you to program three sub-sequences at a time and to perform live.
* Multi mode allowing you to play 4 instruments at a time, for example a Minimoog, a Jupiter-8*, a modular patch and an ARP 2600*.
* Creative Macros, advanced LFO’s, innovative modulation sources, different Joystick modes.
* Advanced Preset browser.
* Analog Audio Connectivity: 2 audio ins, 10 audio outs.
* Digital Audio: SPDIF out, USB 2.0
* Built-in expression pedal and footswitch control inputs
* MIDI : In, Out, Thru or USB 2
* Up to 32 voices of polyphony
* Also a MIDI controller offering 33 encoders, 21 potentiometers and 1 joystick
* Ergonomic hardware design and quality manufacturing in France and Germany.
* Origin lets you open dedicated software on your Mac and PC in the form of Origin Connection an ergonomic application allowing to archive preset, exchange data, upgrade firmware.
* 160 pages manual in English."

More info including video, audio and images here.

AES08SF: Exclusive: Cakewalk Goes Hard - In a BIG Way - Synth Included

This includes the Phantom VS - 128 note polyphony Phantom class synth plus expansion slot.
see Sonic State for the write-up.

YuSynth Fixed Filter Bank

flickr by djthomaswhite
(click for more including other modules)

natural rhythm music

Synth DIY Woodwork

flickr set by djthomaswhite
(click for more)

Homemade Juno-106 Wood Sides
"Here is a view of my home brew wood side panels for my Roland Juno-106. They are from Maple and just gorgeous in with the natural finish! (or so I think)"
natural rhythm music
Homemade Sixtrak Wood Sides
"Home made wood sides for my Sequential Circuits Sixtrak synthesizer. A bit thicker than the original but I like how they look. Maple with a wipe-on poly stain/varnish coat."

Phantastron Processing Voice

YouTube via sheepslinky. You are welcome. You can thank Music Thing and Deviant Synth for this one.
"The mic is being fed through the Phantastron pentode tube circuit. Thus, it controls pitch, sync or distortion depending on the settings."

DSI MoPho Feedback Loop (Dave Smith Instruments)

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Run one audio out into the external audio in. Make a weird patch. Push the button."

Pacific Northwest Synth Gathering

via David W. Skinner on AH:

PNW Synth 2008

I just heard from John Marshall. The date and time are: October 25th, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

As before, it will be at Renton Technical College, 3000 NE 4th St., Renton, WA. But, it will no longer be in building "C". This year the meeting will be in the K-Quad, K203 and K204..

Great people, great synths, great pizza. Be there!

David W. Skinner"

click here to see some images and video of prior years' events.
Search tip: if you search on events plus a location, posts for events in that location should come up. In this case "PNW events", not "Seattle events", so if the first search doesn't work, try an alternative.