MATRIXSYNTH

YouTube via VacolocoSynth

"As promised, the latest version of GorF.
this time the sounds are coming from the Sound Art Chameleon running the Fahrenheit soundskin.

New features for this version, include :

- Stable timing (I found and fixed the bug in the previous version)
- MIDI clock out (with start/stop commands)
- Step Length mode
- Step "Legato" mode"

Synthesizer Art

http://synthesizerart.blogspot.com/

R. HORSMAN 2008

Reaktor Spark

See the full write-up on CDM
"Native Instruments calls Schmitt’s latest creation “Spark,” but I like to think of it as the Schmitt Box – like a mysterious, powerful invention from a designer who loves to experiment. Stephan has been evolving the instrument in Reaktor through some 160 iterations. He uses foot pedals to modulate the sound live, and rails against the evils of dull, repeating LFOs. Spark ships as a Kore soundpack, so for US$59 you can fire it up right away and start playing, even without knowing how it works. Even better, though, is if you have a copy of Reaktor 5, because you can use the full-blown UI seen here to design your own sounds or even dig into the plumbing of the patch beneath. (It’s still worth looking at the Kore sound presets, because they’re consistent with Stephan’s approach of designing the sound for live performance.)"

via Native Instruments
"REAKTOR SPARK is based on a new and unique REAKTOR ensemble, resulting from three years of design and development work by Native Instruments founder and conceptual mastermind Stephan Schmitt. This KORE SOUNDPACK breathes new life into the concept of the subtractive synthesizer, adding a dynamic and unpredictable element that causes sounds to ignite into living and sometimes chaotic entities. As the father of REAKTOR, Stephan Schmitt has designed REAKTOR SPARK as his very own statement in synthesizer design."

Casio Christmas

via Kasio Kristmas on the forum

"Greetings everyone!

We just finished our experimental 10 track CD of classic Holiday tunes using only Casio instruments (mostly Casio keyboards, but we also used the Casio DH-100 Sax, DG-20 Guitar, and some Casio hand-held games). The recordings are mostly instrumental, but the few that do have vocals, we sampled our voices using the SK-1 & SK-5 or sang through the Casio VA-10 Vocoder, and Casio Rapman keyboards. This was an entirely fun and experimental project that we are very excited to have released. So far the respones has been great.

We hope that some of you here will have some time to check out what we have done with these old cheesy keyboards.
We have blended the nostalgic sounds of 1980's arcades, new wave, synth rock, modern electronica, chip tunes, ambient, atmospheric, disco, sountrack, jungle, & exotica all into one on this new Holiday CD. Even though limiting ourselveselves to only using Casio Instruments, extra care was taken to keep things interesting! It has many Audio layers and great production value . Isaiah Ikey Owens (The Mars Volta) plays a special appearance on the exotica honored track Mele Kalikimaka.

Thank you for your time and we hope to hear from you.

( ( ( ( ( Kasio Kristmas ) ) ) ) )

www.kasiokristmas.com
www.myspace.com/kasiokristmassong"

trying to get it out

flickr by softestthing

full size

"the *bad* distortion is a time waster and inspiration killer."

KORG DS-10 Straw TalkBox with Nintendo DSi

YouTube via jetdaisuke
"How to make a straw talkbox
http://webdog.be/archives/081208_2206...
a flexible straw made the KORG DS-10 a Talkbox(Talking modulator) with the Nintendo DSi.
the original idea by KORG engineer Mr.Kanamori-san.
http://ascii.jp/elem/191370/index-5.html
ニンテンドーDSiと「ストロー」さえあれば、KORG DS-10がトークボックスになります。君も今日からDaftPunkだ"

Core Coders Music Sampler

"Music Sampler Synthesizer featuring 8 note polyphonic voices, full polyphonic keyboard with quick slide feature, 32 built in high quality stereo samples and 16 user sample memories. Keyboard allows quick positioning to a specific octave or note. Jog Shuttle Wheel is used to select and load samples.

Hardware Requirements
iPhone 2G/3G and iPod Touch/iPod Touch 2nd Generation,

Software Requirements
iPhone OS 2.1 or greater.

Features
1. ★Full 8 Note Polyphonic.
2. ★32 Preset (Built in) Samples
3. ★16 User (recordable) Sample Memory.
4. ★C1~C6 Keyboard.
5. ★Quick note/octave keyboard positioning using sliding bar.
6. ★Key Hold
7. ★Record you own high quality samples."
You can find MusicSampler here:

Core Coders website

::vtol:: diy noise guitar >

::vtol:: diy noise guitar > from VTOL on Vimeo.
"my new custom diy project - read about - samoletuvvp.narod.ru/vto/diy/guitar.html"

Update: one more video

::vtol:: diy noise guitar > from VTOL on Vimeo.

bubblesound

"sem20 v|s|f

2 pole state variable filter
12db high pass, low pass and notch filter
6db band pass

self oscillation in all modes

2 cv frequency inputs with attenuators

notch filter balance sweeps between high and low pass"

Available at Analogue Haven.
via Alex