MATRIXSYNTH

Synthex - Analog Synth & Effect - Analogue Synthesizer

via this auction
"This is the latest, custom-made, hand-built, all-analog, synth and sound effects generator from deep in the laboratories at Abstract Data.
It is an extremely versatile synth - giving you instant access to full-force, knob-turning analog power.

Whether you're a musician, producer, sound designer, DJ or live performer - all the best of analog fatness and warmth can now be yours.

At the heart of Synthex is a true Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) that outputs Square and Triangle Waveforms - but that really is just the start.
Use the two external audio inputs to create massive Hard Sync and FM effects, control the Mix and Levels with dedicated cross-faders,
reconfigure the internal signal path with the flick of a switch and lose yourself in a world of pure analog bliss.
What does it sound like?

The video below demonstrates four very simple routines that range from more familiar, full-bodied analog warmth, through to some of the more experimental Synthex sounds.

This is just a taste of what Synthex is capable of and because it will accept absolutely any type of 'line-level' audio input, your imagination really is the only limit.

The external audio inputs used in this clip are all straight, symmetrical waveforms being fed from a software sequencer via an external soundcard.
The last clip uses two waveforms per input for a little extra something."

video previously posted here

YouTube via abstractjuz
"Synthex is the latest model in the Hex Series of Hybrid Synths and Effects from ADT. Analog VCO with Square and Triangle Wave outputs via a dedicated cross-fade. Hard Sync and FM Modulation via two external audio inputs - also with their own cross-fade. Two switchable modes to go from more familiar analog sounds to awesome, bizarre and completely freakish sound effects. Great for tweak-heads and sound-designers alike. A very limited quantity of this model will be available for sale - please PM me if you'd like to know more."

Roland MC-202 with Patch Points

via this auction

"it has been modified with a modular patch bay of various in's and out's to control your other CV gear. This 202 is particularly useful with eurorack modular gear as the patch points are 1/8th'' jacks."

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Search Upload * Upload Video File * Record from Webcam Watch this video in a new window Yamaha RX5 Drum Machine Demo

YouTube via zibbybone
"First, I run through the Internal and and Cart sounds (forgot to look to see what cart #) triggered via MIDI keyboard. Next I demonstrate the "Reverese" and "Damp" functions. Damp allows you to silence the decay on an instrument much like choking a cymbal. Lastly, I demonstrate a function that turns the drum machine into a 16 part monophonic, multi-timbral sound module. Here, I sequence four parts (DXClav, Bass1, Snare1 and Closed Hi Hat) with a Roland Fantom X6."

SY MANN - SWITCHED ON SANTA - Tijuana Christmas (1970)

YouTube via cosmocorps2000.

Don't miss the kawazy vid below. "SY MANN showed his earliest musical talent at age 6 when he began to correct mistakes, made by his older sister who was then a cello student, by reaching up to the keyboard of the family player-piano and striking the "right notes". His parents took him to a piano instructor when he was 7 and in a short time it was discovered that he possessed absolute pitch. During public school assemblies he gave demonstrations of this phenomenon to the applause and wonder of his classmates and teachers. He continued his music education at NYU. Excelling in his music studies, Sy was elected to membership in the National Honorary music fraternity, PHI MU ALPHA SINFONIA and, later, held the post of student president of the music department of NYU School of Education. Back in civilian life after almost 4 years of service, Sy returned to NYU for his B.S. degree in Music Education, now a married man and father of a baby boy. Not particularly desirous of entering the teaching field, Sy continued with performing engagements, playing for most of show business' top acts as well as stints with the bands of Alvino Ray and Benny Goodman. In 1949 he entered the radio field as staff pianist and arranger for New York's top independent station WNEW. He then established himself in the recording, jingle and film music fields. In 1954 he joined the CBS music staff and currently is pianist-arranger on the Arthur Godfrey Show where he doubles on trumpet, vibraphone, clavietta, electric harpsichord and other assorted keyboard instruments. He has contributed his talents to numerous stars like Barbra Streisand, Tiny Tim, Sammy Davis, Connie Francis. Anybody who plays piano can play The Moog Synthesizer. It is a computer like instrument with a piano keyboard. Since only one note sounds at a time to make music one needs a multi-track tape recorder to record each line of music separately. An electronic engineer is needed not only for the circuitry but also to program the millions of different sound combinations available — also each time the sound is changed The Moog has to be tuned! It takes about one hour of recording time to produce 30 seconds of listenable music. In this album Sy takes the Moog Synthesizer and creates today's electronic Christmas tree out of this new musical wonder. The Moog, a strange machine of lights, cords, inputs and outputs enters the festive world of the merriest season of all. It's a wonderful gift for today's caroleers. Sy Mann giftwraps all your Christmas favorites in the most exciting musical sound, and puts them under your glittering tree. Gift tagged to read 'Merry Christmas from The Moog!'"

SY MANN - SWITCHED ON SANTA - My Favorite Things (1970)

"MUSIC: Sy Mann - My Favorite Things from the album SWITCHED ON SANTA! (1970) One of this numerous Moog records from the past. Now the Moog plays popular xmas songs VIDEO: Scenes from Tales From The Crypt (GB 1972) Episode: All Through The House Starring Joan Collins After Joanne Clayton (Joan Collins) kills her husband on Christmas Eve, she prepares to hide his body but hears a radio announcement stating that a homicidal maniac (Oliver MacGreevy) is on the loose. She sees the maniac outside her house but can't call the police because of her husband's body. The segment ends with the maniac, dressed as Santa Claus, being let into the house by Joanne's little daughter. He strangles Joanne to death. (from Wikipedia)."

Update via Mal in the comments: "This was recorded in Jean-Jacques Perrey's Recording studio in Manhattan using his (and Gershon Kingsley's) moog modular. Jean-jacques engineered the album (uncredited) and I also believe that manny of the tracks were actually arranged and recorded by him. Also... Santa on the front cover is in fact Jean-Jacques Perrey!!!"

TB-303 & Reason 4.0 - Using Reason to Generate DIN Sync

YouTube via PeffTV
"Synchronizing the TB-303 with Reason by using CV/Pulse signals routed through a MOTU 896HD interface. Clock and Control Signals are generated in Reason Devices and converted to audio signals. The audio is then passed through a converter cable that connects to any Roland DIN-Sync device like the 303, 606, 808, 909, etc."

MFB Doepfer modular synth rocking

YouTube via pss50
"the modular makes me shout out loud!
And i love it"

Dual LFO with some eel endings

Arduino sings 'Daisy Bell'

Arduino sings 'Daisy Bell' from Tinker.it! on Vimeo.

"'Daisy Bell' sung by Cantarino, a software speech synthesiser library for Arduino. Developed and presented at Music Hack Day, 12 July 2009.

Download at code.google.com/p/tinkerit" via Tinker.it!