SYNTH JAM with ARP Odyssey + Roland TR-606 + Korg SQ-10

YouTube via AnalogAudio1
"My brother Gabriel rocks the ARP Odyssey, which is controlled by the KORG SQ-10. The SQ-10 is synced with the Roland TR-606. A spontaneous jam..."

Jackson Pollock Inspired Modded Commodore C64 Synth for Mssiah Cynthcart

via this auction via the forum
"Up for sale is a Commodore 64 which has been heavily modified for use with Mssiah or Cynthcart. For those of you not familiar with the cartridge that turns your C64 into a midi integrated synthesizer can check out it out by clicking HERE. This is probably one of the most unique and impressive looking Commodores ever assembled. With a later revision motherboard and tightly gripping cartridge port, there were no expenses spared during it construction. This attention to detail has resulted in a long list of cosmetic and hardware modifications.

- A all over flat black paint job using high quality automotive trim paint designed to adhere to all kinds plastic and metals. The white paint is high quality PPG White Gloss automotive paint. And I have also taken the proper time to do the professional prep work to the commodore’s surface to ensure complete adhesion of the paint to the plastic.

- All the keys have been painted black and accented with non-glaring white on black keyboard stickers, with the only exceptions of the cursor and commodore keys which have been replaced with original white C64c keys.

- The whole keyboard has also been recessed about a 1/4” deeper into the commodore. This custom positioning feels so much more comfortable by eliminating the feel of a full stroke keyboard.

- A complete SID2SID installation with (1) 6581 R3 and (1) 6581 SID chip. The combination of the later revision 6581 SID chip with the classic 6581 creates a uniquely dynamic sound. I have also taken the extra effort to replace the filter caps for Sid #1 to eliminate the old failing caps common in C64’s.

- There are (2) 1/4" Audio outputs jacks and (2) Audio inputs jacks, one for each SID's in and out. In addition the proper components have been added to the input of SID #2 to ensure the utmost sound quality. And all of the audio jacks have been labeled.

- (2) Red "kill" switches for the audio inputs have been added for each SID. This feature reduces the ground noise when switched on.

- A Sync24 In or "Din sync" female connector has been added which enables this C64 to be slaved to the many popular drum machines and synths such as the TR-606, TR-808, TR-909, TB-303, and MC-202.

- The boring stock red LED has been replaced with a cool new white LED. Also a white LED has been installed inside the case creating an interior glowing effect in the dark.

- A white colored RCA composite video jack has been added for increased clarity and compatibility.

- The addition of (4) 500k Potentiometers with nice black and white knobs that provide full control over the X/Y’s on controller port 1 and 2. The overall natural feel and the smooth ranges of the pots is an enormous upgrade to the bulky paddle controllers. Their placement is based off of AlphaMod.

Click HERE to view a slideshow of many more shots." Jackson Pollock on Wikipedia

Update:
C64 Vader II White Acid Jam Demonstration with Mssiah and Renoise
YouTube via kilobyte242
"Demonstrating the C64 Vader II White w/ Mssiah .... check out kilobytemodshop.blogspot.com for more info"

Redshift Studio

Redshift Studio
"Housed in a 150 year-old timber-framed sheep barn set on a riverfront property in historic Essex, Connecticut, Redshift Digital Audio provides the perfect setting for music composition, audio recording, and digital editing.

The floor plan includes a control room and two- story tracking room with views of the pond and Connecticut River, and a loft for music composition, video editing, and 5.1 audio editing.

The studio is in walking distance to downtown Essex, featuring pubs, eateries, shopping, and a celebration of rich maritime tradition."
via leave luck to heaven.

Two-handed theremin

YouTube via t2048
"Trying to play the theremin thing I programmed last week -

There are three degrees of control:
Pitch is adjusted by moving hands left and right.
Volume is adjusted by moving hands up and down.
Vibrato is adjusted by moving hands foward and backward.

Many players and hands are possible, and the control can be applied to any MIDI instrument."

Inside a Memorymoog

via Analog Sweden where you'll find one more shot and details.

More Detail on the New Serge 'ASR Quantizer' (ASR/QUAN) M-odule

see the update to this post.

DIY SERGE STYLE MODULAR

via kroffe in the comments of this post. See that post for video and more.

"DIY SERGE STYLE MODULAR / BUILT DURING LATE 2008 AND 2009
CONTAINS: TOP 281 FG, CGS64, CGS38, CGS39, CGS36, CGS59, CGS09, CGS31"

contact: www.thehumancomparator.net

SUNN 0))) at Domino Festival 2006

YouTube via eyewashed. via fabio via ideologic
"Report about Sunn 0))) performing a Moog Ceremony...with Julian Cope...impressive."

SOMMEIL: A CONCERT FOR SLEEP

"Sommeil: A Concert for Sleep will be Menard’s reinterpretation of the sleep concert experiment, first created by Robert Rich in 1982 and will be presented at the Antenna Gallery 3161 Burgundy St New Orleans, LA 70117 in the heart of the St Claude Arts District. The concert will be realized with Rich’s permission and guidance. Sleep concerts are all-night events in which the audience is asked to attend the concert with a sleeping bag and pillow and to fall asleep while a slowly unfolding sonic texture evolves over the course of the night and into the morning. People attending the event are asked to be willing to sleep during the event or at least to remain silent during the course of the nine hour experience. Not merely a recreation of Rich’s original idea, Sommeil is a conceptual, global remix of a performance type that addresses one of the most basic functionalities of ambient and environmental sound; music by which to sleep."

You can find more info on the event at tanner menard.

Note I have a pretty hard line rule on only putting up posts that showcase specific synths, but I thought this one warranted an exception. You can find more info on Robert Rich here. He's primarily been given a bit of coverage here for his use of the MOTM modular. Note this event will not feature Robert Rich, but a link to his site is of course relevant for background on the music.

LOOSE WOMEN - JEAN MICHEL JARRE INTERVIEW 31/03/09

YouTube via amigaone. via fischek. can't wait!
"Jean Michel Jarre talks to the Loose Women about his forthcoming world tour."
Update: dates on site: http://www.jeanmicheljarre.com/ No US shows listed yet. :(