MATRIXSYNTH

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Ensoniq SQ-80 Demo Song: "Another Day"

YouTube via derekaggs11
"A repetitive but decent song that shows off the SQ-80 and its sequencer."

8-bit diy noise synth

YouTube via Vtolus
"read about - http://samoletuvvp.narod.ru/vto/diy/8bit.html#lo2"
"digital ring-modulator> frequency shifter> guitar synth> bit reducer> glitch oscillator and noise generator."

WIDI-XU “Flash Disk-Like” Wireless MIDI Interface

"CME is proud to announce the WIDI-XU, the world’s first “flash disk-like” wireless MIDI interface. The WIDI-XU is the smallest member of the WIDI family, needing no MIDI IN/OUT port -- just an USB plug. Simply plug it into your computer, to enable wireless Duplex MIDI data transfer with other CME WIDI products. The WIDI-XU is quite compact and cheap, making it a great choice as a wireless MIDI system for computer use. The WIDI-XU even provides one-to-multi communication; one WIDI-XU can connect to many wireless MIDI devices, up to 64 MIDI channels. The WIDI-XU also has the same capability as other larger WIDI products, for example: 80m maximum wireless range, powerful error correction with automatic notes-off and on-line detection etc. Free yourself from the restrictions of the MIDI cable! For a musician, the WIDI-XU should be an indispensable piece of hardware, just like a flash disk. When musicians come together, turn on your WIDI, and start a wireless MIDI party.

features
- USB class compliant for Win XP and Mac OS X, supporting hot plug. No driver needed.
- The working band is 2.4GHz ISM.
- USB <--> RF transmission mode.
- Duplex wireless MIDI data transfer.
- Manual switching for one-to-multi communication (auto finding and selecting).
- Low power consumption, high speed, powerful error correction with automatic notes-off and on-line detection.
- Maximum wireless transfer distance is 80m(262 feet) without obstacle.
- 64 radio channels for MIDI data transfer, with manual or automatic radio channel setting mode.
- When connected to computer via USB, this product will be automatically recognized as the “USB Audio Device”, fully support MIDI data stream, compatible with Cakewalk, Sonar, Cubase etc.
- Automatic searching, manual or automatic channel setting and other system function can be controlled by the special MIDI SysEx command from USB.
- Powered and upgrade program via USB.
- Indicator for signal and power.
- U-CTRL ? functions added

specification
- USB port x 1
- Power/Signal LED x 1
- USB bus powered
- USB Class-compliant for WIN XP and Mac OS X
- Dimension (W x D x H)?73 x 23 x 6 mm
- Weight?12g"

I'm curious if you can use the WIDI-X8 hub below in stand alone mode. The idea is you have your synths hooked up to the X8 and the XU hooked up to a tablet.

WIDI-X8 hub

"The world’s first duplex Wireless MIDI System
Transmission range up to 80M in environments without obstructions
Low power consumption, high speed, error correction ability
Powered by 2 ‘AA’ size batteries
Built-in USB MIDI interface

specification
- Operates on 2.4GHz ISM license-free band
- Duplex MIDI transportation (MIDI In/Out)
- Up to 64 adapter pairs can be operating at the same time. There are 64 working channels can be selected manually or automatically
- Flexible connection of MIDI and USB ports. Three modes (USB RF / MIDI RF / USB MIDI) can be selected
- Plug-and Play USB MIDI on Windows XP and MAC OSX
- Powered by 2 "AA" size batteries (battery life up to 20 hours) or USB bus-powered"

ELECTRIBULATOR 0_0_8 - The software enhancer for Electribe EMX 1

YouTube via wax78
"I'm testing Electribulator (http://renaud.warnotte.be/Projects/Electribulator) version 0.0.7 receiving notes from midi keyboard. Next, Electribulator dispatch notes on each voice of the Electribe (to make polyphony). Electribulator also add an super VCA system with multiple LFO and a sound presets system to send preset to each channel of the electribe."

Test Tesla 1 per NOISECOLLECTIVE.NET

YouTube via SepticMesh
"Prova del Tesla 1 costruito da Urbanspaceman per NOISECOLLECTIVE.NET"
via Francesco of Noisecollective.
http://www.noisecollective.net/site/modules/videotube/index.php?cid=14&vid=78
http://www.myspace.com/noise_collective (great music)

Jarre in Manchester 23rd may 09 pt1

YouTube via spookyuk
"Jean Michel Jarre Playing in Manchester M.E.N was a fantastic concert
This is a selection of songs."
Theremin comes in at :34 followed by the laser harp at :49.