Wooden Synth Update

There's more info at the bottom of the previous post.

Music Non Suck - Early Electronic Music

Radio 216;s Musique Non Suck

Track listing:
01. Raymond Scott - Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. (1960)
02. Laurie Spiegel - Patchwork (1976)
03. Pauline Oliveros - Bye Bye Butterfly (1965)
04. Tom Dissevelt - Ignition (1963)
05. Roger Powell - Lumia (Dance Of The Nebulae) (1973)
06 RCA - demonstration of synthesizing a human voice on the RCA Modular Synthesizer (1955)
07. Ralph Lundsten - IT (1968)
08. Ron Geesin - U.F.O. (1972)
09. Mother Mallard's Portable Masterpiece - Waterwheel (1976)
10. Charles Dodge - discussion on the cumbersomeness of early computer music
11. Charles Dodge - He Destroyed Her Image (1972)
12. Bell Labs - demonstration of the VODER speech synthesizer (1939)
13. Ursula Bogner - Für Ulrich/Pulsation (1969)
14. Erkki Kurenniemi - Sähkösoittimen Ääniä #1 (1971)
15. Gil Mellé - Wildfire (Andromeda Strain Soundtrack) (1971)
16. Delia Derbyshire - Effervescence (1972)
17. Tom Dissevelt - Syncopation (1958)
18. Raymond Scott - IBM Probe (1963)
19. Morton Subotnick - Silver Apples Of The Moon (1967)
20. Hugh Le Caine - demonstration of synthesizing strings on the Electronic Sackbut (1953)
21. Ilhan Mimaroglu - Agony (1965)
22. Raymond Scott - Futurama (1964)
23. Tom Dissevelt - Pacific Dawn (1963)
24. Louis And Bebe Barron - Once Around Altair (Forbidden Planet Soundtrack) (1956)
25. Herbert Eimert And Robert Beyer - Klangstudie II (1952)
26. Erkki Kurenniemi - Improvisaatio (1969)
27. John Pfeiffer - Orders (1968)
28. Frank Coe/Forrest J. Ackerman - Tone Tales From Tomarrow (1964)
via Jez

Loomer Aspect

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Modulation sources comes in the form of three analog modeled envelopes, capable of producing quick, snappy attacks, and three flexible LFOs, which can be synced to tempo.

A flexible patch section allows sources to be combined and processed to produce complex modulations from simple sources, whilst a versatile modulation architecture allows practically anything to be used as a modulation source and destination.

With optimised audio algorithms that won't overload your processor, rock-solid stability, and easy integration with any MIDI hardware controller, Aspect is ideal for live work. With a simple and intuitive interface, flexible Bank and Program management, and total parameter automation, Aspect fits right into your studio environment.
Aspect is available for Mac OS X v 10.4 and above, Windows XP and above, and Linux, in Audio Unit, VST plugin, and Standalone application formats.

An evaluation is available for free download, with the following limitations:

* User created Program and Bank configurations can be saved, but not loaded.
* Audio output will stop after 30 minutes of continuous use. The only way to continue using Aspect is to restart the application.

Purchasing a licence will remove these evaluation limitations."

Be sure to check out the rest of Loomer for more.
"Loomer is a producer of high quality audio software for Mac, Windows, and Linux. Our software is built with a focus on superb sounds, versatility without complexity, and interfaces that encourage creativity. And with optimised audio algorithms that won't overload your processor, rock-solid stability, and easy integration with any MIDI hardware controller, our products are ideal for live work.

Loomer software is available for Mac OS X v 10.4 and above, Windows XP and above, and Linux, in Audio Unit, VST plugin, and Standalone application formats. Our products integrate seamlessly with Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo, Ableton Live, Apple Logic, Garage Band, Cakewalk Sonar, FL Studio, Cockos Reaper, or any other application with Audio Unit or VST plug-in support."

VICMOD: Interview with Mike Brown is Up

You can find it here.


Remember to see the rest of VICMOD for more interviews.

The Gakken Theremin Premium Unboxed

via Steiv A. in the comments of this post.

"You can find some more photos on my flickr"

North: "You Better Stop"

North: "You Better Stop" by Tim_S

"Another of my instrumentals, played by our band "North". These are the same three players as on the M-33 track, but by now we'd also added a bass player! This one's in more of a rock/fusion style. The CS-80 plays the primary rhythmic riff (alternating bars of 4/4 and 15/16... over the drums which are actually playing two bars of 3/4 followed by a bar of 7/16... it all works out), and then lays down the harmonies behind the Fender Rhodes solo. This is literally a basement recording from the drummer's basement where we rehearsed."

Wii Loop Machine

"The Wii Loop Machine is a piece of software for making music with a Nintendo Wiimote controller. It is loop-based and performance-oriented, somewhat like a very simple version of Ableton Live. It has been featured in The Independent, MAKE Magazine and Blog, Engadget, and much more. Click the above links to read some of these, check the Facebook group for even more.

Version 2.0 is currently available for purchase for only $20. It requires Bluetooth and Mac OS X. A Windows version is planned for Summer 2008. In addition, version 1.1 is available for free download, as well as several free Wii musical software treats such as the Maniipulator and the Siimple Synth."

The back of a Wave

inside a Waldorf Wave

image source

via Tom on the Waldorf list

UKULELE & SYNTHESISER - ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC?

YouTube via GUGUG. RedSound Darkstar VA and Midiman controller.
"Gus and Fin's new direction! Is this the Ukulele New Wave?
Originally performed by Tubeway Army
If you want to see more in the same direction, then check out: Fin and Geishy in this one:"

Ukulele and Keyboards - Fade To Grey

"Fin pops round to see Geishy and does "Fade to Grey". Originally recorded by Visage in November 1980.

Filmed on location in Geishy's basement with subsequent backing bits added back in the comfort of the shed. Special thanks to Hazel for doing the French voiceover.

Check out Geishy's videos, including "Big Jobby", at http://www.youtube.com/geishy"

KORG MS-20 LEGACY + KAOSSILATOR

YouTube via sabathehellborn.

Is the Legacy the only MIDI controller with patch points?

"I get these two fantastic instruments just yesterday....just awesome...sorry for the bad quality of the sounds...live is really better..."

DEAD WAVE INDEPENDENT MUSIC STUDIO

"A little place with great instruments, for everyone in my city who want to record some electronic music for free"

NIN and Star Wars