3LpgThingie

YouTube via sduck409
"A short video of an annoying patch I've been messing with. Lots of modules used - 3 motm 300's being cross-modulated, getting pitch cv's from the klee sequencer; main clock is the blacet binary zone; clock is being divided by the cgs pulse divider, various odd pulses are kicking several motm 800's which are firing into 3 lpg's, which are shaping the vco's sound; then there's the wogglebug, which is set to this eerie singling clocked setting I found, running through a motm 190 vca controlled by a long ramp wave, then running into a motm 410, feeding stereo outs. Audio captured in cubase, reverb added."

tr-909 acidlab waldorf pulse TAC

YouTube via pac209
"slightly disorganized session recording.
the pulse gets notes from a x0xb0x.
the TAC mixer (TAC Amek Bullet) souds a lot better than regular "modern" Soundcraft/Mackie/Allen&Heath"

Folktek BCM Edition Micro Garden

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"The Micro Garden is cool little box, equally at home as art or a musical instrument. The BCM edition has super short delay times, tap-tempo, and reverse delay. The front panel is also interesting with the etched circles. The Micro Garden makes sounds we've never heard!"

APC40 Launches Worldwide May 30

"AKAI PRO ANNOUNCES APC40 ABLETON PERFORMANCE CONTROLLER WORLDWIDE LAUNCH DATE

Exclusive Control Surface Will Be On Sale Worldwide On May 30, 2009

Cumberland, R.I. (May. 4, 2009) – Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces that the APC40 Ableton Performance Controller will launch worldwide on May 30, 2009.

Akai Professional worked in partnership with software developer Ableton to produce the APC40: the only control surface specifically designed for performance with Ableton Live software. Adding the APC40 transforms the user’s experience from one of constructing tracks with software on a computer to one of fluid, effortless, musical creation. The APC40 is the link between human and computer that perfectly balances analytical parameter control with creative expression.

The APC40 is designed to be a powerful, intuitive controller for electronic music performance artists, DJs, hip-hop producers and traditional musicians using Ableton Live on stage and in the studio. Because Akai Professional and Ableton designed the APC40 for use with the included Ableton Live Akai Professional APC40 Edition software, users need not map its controls for instant performance. Experienced Ableton Live users will appreciate that the APC40 enables them to remap every one of its controls to suit their own style. The controller is fully compatible with standalone editions of Ableton Live 7 and 8 with the latest updates.

The APC40 communicates bi-directionally with Ableton Live, enabling the controller to display information from the software on its clip matrix of 40 triggers and on LED rings surrounding each knob. The clip matrix provides performers an instant view of the Session Overview: what cells contain loaded clips, which are currently playing, which are activated, what is record-armed and solo/cue status.

The APC40 has two sets of eight knobs, each of which can access four banks of controls. The Track Control knobs affect global parameters such as pans and sends, while the Device Controls affect the clip, instrument and effect parameters. The Device Control knobs are dynamically reassigned each time the user changes tracks or devices. This unique capability enables performers to control at least eight track parameters per track – a total of 72 – using the same eight knobs and the nine Track Selection buttons. Channel faders and a DJ crossfader enable smooth control of key values.

“With the APC40, our goal was to transform the experience of using Ableton Live from ‘building in software’ to ‘performing with an instrument’,” said Adam Cohen, Director of Business Development, Akai Professional. “We could not be more pleased with the results.”

The APC40 will be available from pro audio and musical instrument retailers May 30, 2009. It has U.S. Retail Price of $599.00 and an anticipated street price of $399.00."

CHAINREACTOR

flickr set by gridracer
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"DIY-MIDI-SEQUENCER-visit-MIDIBOX.ORG"

Clockwork Software PSynth

"PSynth is Clockwork Software' s amazing hand held recorder/synthesizer for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Using PSynth you can record and save those melodies that pop into your head from time to time and you can express them with an almost infinite variety of unique sounds.

PSynth's architecture and capabilities are similar to that of a Mini-Moog or a Roland Juno synthesizer but with the addition of a built in multi-track sequencer. Many of the synthesizer sounds heard in todays contemporary music can be emulated with PSynth. Unlike old analog synthesizers, PSynth is implemented entirely in software in the digital domain. This means all timing aspects of PSynth are rock solid and totally synchronous and PSynth will never, ever go out of tune.

PSynth turns the iPhone and iPod Touch into a complex music production device which will take time to completely master. In experienced hands, PSynth is a serious musical instrument. For all users, PSynth can be a source of wonder and delight with the multitude of sounds and sonic textures it can create.





Clockwork Software's PSynth has the following features:
• Multi-track recorder/sequencer
• Three voice polyphony
• Full automation of all synth elements
• Three oscillators + one LFO
• Oscillators have 7 octave range
• Oscillators have four selectable waveforms
• Oscillators can run in tracking mode or polyphony mode
• Oscillators can be detuned in relation to each other
• Oscillators can be amplitude or frequency modulated to a user selected level
• Built in metronome with tappable tempo and selectable beats per measure
• 24db/octave variable resonance Low Pass sweepable filter
• Pink noise generator
• Two Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release (ADSR) type envelope generators for driving filter and
amplitude envelopes
• Reverb effect
• Ability to save and load scenes and songs
• All aspects of operation run in real time"

more info here
You can find PSynth on iTunes here:

VORTEX 4

flickr by YAMAMA RECORDS
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"VORTEX 4 Performing in the loft at 5th and 6th gallery in Tucson, AZ.

Photos by Bryce Myhre"

VAZ 2010, in Linux and in stereo!!!

YouTube via Yamalerol. via the forum
"This is an audio test loop running the excellent VAZ 2010 V2 Soft synth studio under the Ubuntu Linux operating system using WINE. VST plugins are also used (Classic Series Delay and Master Limiter and Ambience Reverb). Minimal hassle involved in setting it up. Now I don't have to reboot into Window$ every time I get an idea. Cool, huh?"

KAOSS PAD KP3_n°5

YouTube via F8sequence
"Playing with my KP3.
Built-in sampler and Over Dub (synth, SE ; Kaossilator)."

Chimerasynthesis BC8 times three #1

YouTube via opsysbug
"Chimerasynthesis BC8 battery powered synth x 3 on some simple sequence.
These small synths are very powerful and very complicated. Amazing sound...sometimes reminds me of a VCS3. www.chimerasynthesis.com"

Chimerasynthesis BC8 times 3 #2

"Triple Chimerasynthesis BC8 tiny synths. Very small but very powerful and complicated. www.chimerasynthesis.com. Be prepared to wait if you order!"

Chimerasynthesis BC8 times three #3

"The wonderful Chimerasynthesis BC 8 synth times 3 triple threat. Very powerful and able to do quite complicated sounds and sequences. You'll never put it down.
Long waits are common. www.chimerasynthesis.com"

Update:
Chimerasynthesis BC8 times three # 4

"Triple Chimerasynthesis BC8 mini synth sequencer. Here you can hear some low end."