DEPECHE MODE KEYBOARDS AND OTHER TECH STUFF

Aleksandar wrote in with this link to a website that lists the synths Depeche Mode used throughout the year.

Excerpt:
"Concerts during 1981:
1 Moog Source synth
1 PPG Wave 2.0 synth
1 TEAC A3440 Tape Machine (w/ D.B.Y. Unit)
1 REVOX A77 Tape Machine
+ some other stuff

Some shows in the beginning of 1982 (See You Tour):
Martin: PPG Wave 2.0 and a Yamaha CS-5.
Fletch: Moog Source
Alan: Roland Promars ( it's a monophonic JP-4, without the arp. and less keys. It also has CV/gate in and outs.)

In the article named "The New Sythesizer Rock" (Keyboard Magazine 1982) the following equipments were listed: ARP2600, Moog Source, Roland Promars, Roland SH-1, Roland MC-4(early digital sequencer), Korg KR55 ( preset drum machine) Roland TR808 (programmable drum machine)

A Broken Frame Tour:
Alan: Roland Jupiter 8
Martin: PPG Wave 2.0)+ a small keyboard thing (! Martin's small keyboard had "Fairlite" (compared to the 100.000 USD Fairlight CMI sampler) written on the back of it:)). The small keyboard could actually have been Yamaha thing (Yamaha 5), which guys used when they started playing synths.
Fletch: Moog source"

Audiocubes arpeggio in Ableton Live by Fractal

YouTube via jeremjerem. via the Percussa blog.
"A very quick example(all improvisation...) of new features of the lovely cubes!
Note control(here in Ableton Live with Plasticz ,arpeggio and Effectrix)"

Audiocubes arpeggio "Simpler" in Ableton Live by Fractal

" A quick improvisation...
1 funky sample ,the arpeggio of Live and : The Cubes !(ok and a little bit of me ;) )
Poor video but i have put all my money on my cubes lol

If you want, my myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/fractaldeath

Art beside cubes :
http://www.famouswhendead.com

Audiocubes Percussa :
http://blog.percussa.com/
http://www.percussa.com/

Bye ;)"

blofeld SOUND DESIGNER

http://jemap.ifrance.com/
Googlish:
"blofeld Sound Design is an editor for the synthesizer blofeld of Waldorf.

L'éditeur est un fichier exécutable autonome sous Windows. The editor is an executable file in Windows. La version actuelle est 0.79. The current version is 0.79.

Il ne s'agit pas d'une émulation du synthétiseur, mais d'un éditeur qui échange des messages midi avec le synthétiseur. This is not an emulation of synthesizer, but a publisher who exchange messages with the synthesizer.

L'éditeur permet de contrôler et afficher de très nombreux paramètres à chaque écran. The editor can control and display many parameters to each screen.

La version 1.04 du système d'exploitation actuel du blofeld n'autorise pas le contrôle par midi de certaines fonctions du menu Utility (Store, Compare, Recall, Init, Randomize), ni l'accès individuel aux paramètres du menu Global. Version 1.04 of current operating system does not blofeld of control by noon on certain menu functions Utility (Store, Compare, Recall, Init, Randomize), or individual access to Global Settings menu.

Pour être conservé, un son édité depuis le blofeld SOUND DESIGNER doit être sauvegardé directement sur le synthétiseur via la fonction Store du menu Utility. To be retained, a sound edited since blofeld SOUND DESIGNER must be saved directly onto the synthesizer via the Store menu Utility.

Les développements futurs envisagés sont: Future developments are planned:

* sauvegarde / chargement des configurations multi sur ordinateur ; saving / loading configurations on multiple computers;
* accès aux paramètres du menu Global ; Access to Global Settings menu;
* clavier et pads contrôlables par souris ; keyboard and mouse pads controllable;
* import / export de fichiers sysex Waldorf ; import / export files sysex Waldorf;
* version vst ; vst version;
* aide française et anglaise intégrée ; using French and English integrated;
* traduction anglaise du présent site ; English translation of this site;
* liste des sons avec différents tris (banque, catégorie ...) ; list of sounds with different sorts (bank, category ...);
* émulation de la fonction aléatoire Randomize, avec sélection de tout ou partie des paramètres et choix de l'amplitude des modifications aléatoires ; emulation function Randomize random, with selection of all or part of the parameters and choice of random amplitude changes;

Cette liste n'est pas exhaustive. This list is not exhaustive. Les développements ne suivront pas forcément l'ordre de la liste. The developments do not necessarily follow the order of the list.

Certains développements n'aboutiront peut-être pas. Some developments will come maybe not. D'autres nécessiteront peut-être des applications séparées. Others may require separate applications."

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."