MATRIXSYNTH

3 volts sequencer

YouTube via ggijs
"A old video of my 5 volt sequencer, the video is from 2001/2002 or so. On the video it still uses 3 volts, but later i changed it to 5, and added some pots to the channels. http://gieskes.nl/instruments/?file=5..."

Moog Little Phatty Vs Clavia Nord Lead 3 Part2, testing by S4K

YouTube via Space4Keys. follow-up to this post. www.space4keys.com

2 x0xb0xes + TR-606

YouTube via accenter
"2 x0xb0xes laufen synchron mit einem ähnlichen pattern leicht gegeneinander verstimmt."

Best pedal ever.

YouTube via RothHandle
"Roth Händle studio is located in Stockholm, Sweden. It is run by me, Mattias Olsson. If you are curious to read more about the studio please take a stroll by www.roth-handle.nu The website hasn't been updated for quite some time but there might be some little morsels of interest for you."

Best pedal ever Part II

So... Anyone know what pedal that is exactly? I heard Clearsound and Shenay? :)

Recording drums with the casio SK-1

YouTube via RothHandle

The Casio sk-5 flute sopund

I'm guessing sopund is supposed to be sound? It is a cool sound.

The V-Machine is Shipping

"The VFX Software is available for download on 21.11.2008!

The V-Machine is a compact VST/VSTi hardware playback module built for performance keyboard players and DJ's. It is one little beast that can't be underestimated once loaded up with your favorite VST instrument and effect plug-
ins. Take your plug-ins on the road or into the studio and access them live without a computer. Multiple plug-ins can be pre-loaded into bank/preset memories for immediate access. Combine VST and VSTi plug-ins into chains, splits, and layers to create extremely rich and unique sounds. Full external MIDI controller support allows users access to available loaded plug-in parameter controls such as virtual dials, switches, and faders."

priced at $599 US. via Sonic State.

You might remember the V-Machine from this prior post.

Metasonix Wretch Machine S-1000

flickr by donokono

just a nice shot of the S-1000

metasonix.com

Synths and More Lost in the California Fires - MOOG Music Offers Help

Nick Montoya lost his home an a number of synths in the California fires. Fortunately he and his family were on the road when it happened so they are all safe. Some synths made it as well, however quite a few were lost along with of course the home. There is a thread on this at the Moog Music Forum here. Moog has set up donation box to help out.

via Amos of Moog Music
"Hi all,
We can also accept PayPal donations sent to heidi@moogmusic.com. Any donations we receive will be sent directly to Nick, Anna and Eva, along with a care package from their friends here at Moog Music.

I hope that the Moog online community can pull together to offer some help here to one of our own. This is a tough break for these kids, and your support could make a real difference.

Feel free to call us for more info; 800-948-1990. Thanks for your help!

-Amos Gaynes"

Nick Montoya:
"Wow..

Thank you all sooooooo much.. Yes, this is tragic but could have been WAY worse..

We were outta town, so we couldnt save what we didn't bring with us.. Luckily we were outta town doing a gig and recording session with Bernie (coincidence that he played keys on Talking Heads "Burning down the house") ... Not funny, but i have to try to laugh to keep from cryin'..

So we had all our most important stuff, but all our sentimental crap, along with furniture, beds, socks, appliances, all that bleep is gone!

There were rumors around town that we lost ALL our equipment and some crazy fans said that emailed moog to try and replace our gear!!

BUT - we had alot with us... Things we DIDNT lose in terms of equipment:

Moog Minimoog Model D
Moog Voyager
Moog Little Phatty TE "#14"
Moog MG1 (Concermate)
Moog Etherwave Standard
Korg Microkorg
Korg Electribe ES1
Hohner Melodica
Alesis 16ch Firewire mixer
Mac Book (with our entire new unreleased album)
M audio BX5A (pair of studio monitors)

So thats the good news..

We got back here to SB last night and went and saw the property. The house is leveled, other than the chimney.... We went back this morning and dug through some rubble.. Nothing at all to salvage..

I found a few pieces of the Baldwin Synthsound (VERY RARE).. Totally un recognizable!

The most important thing is that we are all safe.. Things are looking up.. Now I just gotta find a place to rent here in SB for the good price I had on the rental that burned down...

Thank you all so much for your kind words, prayers, and support! WE love you Moogies, and once we release this album - you will understand that EVERYTHING IS GONNA BE GREAT! So excited!"

via Rick at Moog Music.

JL Cooper CS-10 MIDI Controller

images via this auction
"Here’s why you want this:
* It’s metal. This is no toy, and it feel so much nicer to use than a lot of the plastic stuff on the market.
* It has MIDI - In, Out, and Thru ports. Not the weird modem-like connector that some of the CS-10’s have. It also sends basic control information that software like Ableton Live understands perfectly.
* It has a ton of controls. Eight (8) 100mm non-motorized faders, thirty (30) buttons, six (6) pots, and one jog wheel.
* No logos. The CS-10 has been carefully and tastefully repainted to a flat-black color. The front fake-leather palm rest has also been removed, to conserve desk space, and because it wasn't aging well.
* Comes with the power supply, PDF manual, a MIDI cable, and has been fully tested. A lot of used CS-10’s on the market haven’t been tested, or you need to buy a power supply to use them. This is good to go out of the box.
* You can program it. Or, better stated, there's a lot of software out there to modify what the CS-10 outputs. This (PC-only) software will allow you to map the input to emulate a Mackie Control Device: http://shoshin.110mb.com/genmce/ - I tried this with Ableton Live, and it worked perfectly. You can also use software like MIDIOX (or, if you're really adventurous, something like PureData or Max/MSP) to send SYSEX back to the CS-10 to turn the LED's on and off, etc (as a note, the LED's do not turn on and off by default. I believe that when plugged into Cubase or ProTools, those DAW's send the proper SYSEX back to the CS-10 to do that, but I don't have those to test it. The LEDs do work, however)."

Two Non acid TB-303 Tracks

There's a thread on AH discussing the Roland TB-303 vs. DSI Mopho which of course bled over to "breaking out of the box" and using the 303 for non acid tracks. The following are three examples via David.

Justice - Paul Haig