Omega 8 with FX via cl516

via cl516 where you'll find the write-up and more synth audio here.

DX7 II + Prophet VS + Juno-60 + TR-808

YouTube via retrosound72

"vintage synth demo track by RetroSound

bassline: Roland Juno-60, arpeggiator (hold mode) is triggered by the TR-808
digital intro sound and analog strings: SCI Prophet VS
digital lead sound: Yamaha DX7 II FD
drums: Roland TR-808
FX: reverb and delay"

TETR4 is Bigger

follow-up to this post where the MoPho looks bigger. This one in via BamBam Studio as well.

Cool MATRIXSYNTH shot below. :)

click the images for the full size shots.

Zenhiser Press Release 2009

"Who Needs 130 Funked Up, Chopped, Dirty IDM Glitch Beats?

Every once in a while a collection of experimental thought provoking samples hit the Zenhiser shelves, and we get super excited about them. 'Dirty IDM Glitch Beats' is a malfunctioning digital delivery of drum beats that explores new IDM realms. These glitch drum beats are simply awesome! Loads of cuts, clicks, tweaks, glitches and circuit bending programming makes these drum beats a huge jump above the rest.

The programming within every part of the glitch beats has been painstakingly crafted, nurtured and evolved to ensure these idm glitch drum beats will create cut rhythms you simply haven't heard before.

'Dirty IDM Glitch Beats' is a sonic tapestry of the finest glitch beats to date and ready to be dropped into any Breaks, IDM, Hip Hop, Minimal Glitch, Oceanic Glitch or break derived conception.


The Twisted Tech Grooves Keep On Coming!

'Twisted Tech Grooves' is a new series from Zenhiser expanding on the worldwide sound of Minimal, Tech & Tech House. Designed and crafted to push the boundaries of minimal & tech beats, these essential minimal tech grooves drop perfectly into any mix and add both warmth and quality to your evolving music productions.

The 'Twisted Tech Groove' series is packed with tight snappy grooves, delicate tech beats, percussive rhythms and rugged dynamic movements. To put it simply, if you produce or remix minimal, tech or tech house then 'Twisted Tech Grooves' is absolutely essential if you want to lift your game.

September Special Offer - 20% Off All Drum Kits
It's special offer month here at Zenhiser.com and we're giving all our customers 20% off all our Drum Kits in September. That's right 20% off the whole range including Ultra Club Masters Kit, Nu Disco Fundamentals Kit, the african and asian kits and even our best seller Ultra Minimal Tech House Kit.

Simply add the coupon code: ZCC0909DK upon checkout. The offer is only for this month so cash in while the offer's hot."

ROLAND INTRODUCES SP-404SX LINEAR WAVE SAMPLER

"Los Angeles, CA, September 1, 2009 — Roland Corporation U.S. is pleased to announce the SP-404SX Portable Sampler. This update to the popular SP-404 offers 44.1kHz/16-Bit sound quality, improved DSP effects, a more versatile pattern sequencer, and easier data management.

The SP-404SX includes 29 DSP effects — including filter, delay, unique voice effects, subsonic, and looper — that switch seamlessly for a smooth performance. Twelve trigger pads, three control knobs, and a Sub Pad for rapid triggering allow DJs, musicians, and sound engineers to trigger samples and jingles and apply effects on the fly at the club, gig, or theater.

The built-in microphone, simple user interface, and optional battery operation enable recording with the SP-404SX anywhere inspiration strikes. It is also easy to import samples and utilize the high quality effects onboard for sound design or unique live performance purposes. The more versatile pattern sequencer now includes an improved quantize mode with new shuffle feel for intuitive, non-stop loop recording.

“Roland’s SP-Series samplers are popular worldwide among DJs, musicians, and sound engineers alike,” says Vince LaDuca, Product Marketing Manager. “To keep our number one market position and reach new customers, we are pleased to introduce this upgraded version of the SP-404.”

The SP-404SX will be available in October with an MSRP of $465.50."

ROLAND JUNO-Di MOBILE SYNTHESIZER NOW SHIPPING

"Battery-Powered JUNO Offers Ultimate Portability, Professional Sound

Los Angeles, CA, September 1, 2009 — Roland Corporation U.S. announces general availability of the new JUNO®-Di Mobile Synthesizer. This latest addition to the JUNO Series is specifically designed for the musician on the go, providing a vast array of professional sounds in a lightweight, portable design. The user-friendly design of the JUNO-Di will deliver hassle-free live keyboard performances for both the seasoned musician and entry level user.

Weighing in at just under 12 pounds, the battery-powered Juno-Di can be played anywhere, anytime. Plug the Juno-Di into a portable amplifier such as the Roland CUBE Street® or MOBILE CUBE for instant amplification, or plug in headphones for quiet practice. With eight Ni-MH AA-size rechargeable batteries, the JUNO-Di can go for up to five hours without being plugged in.

The 61-note synth-action JUNO-Di boasts over 1,000 diverse customizable sounds to fit any style of music, including grand and electric pianos, modern synth sounds, lush strings, beautiful guitars, powerful brass, percussion, and banks of exotic instruments. Simple navigation with dedicated category buttons and the large LCD display ensures players can recall and perform their favorite sounds on the fly.

In addition to a world-class sound engine and extreme portability, the JUNO-Di offers an array of features for the live performer. Process vocals live through its microphone input, built-in vocoder, and dedicated reverb. And with its USB memory port and song player function, the JUNO-Di enables direct playback and control of MP3, .WAV, AIFF, and SMF sound files with dedicated transport controls on the front panel.

The JUNO-Di is now shipping with an MSRP of $799.00"

BOSS ANNOUNCES VE-20 VOCAL PERFORMER

"Quality BOSS Effects Designed Specifically For The Vocalist

Los Angeles, CA, September 1, 2009 — BOSS is pleased to bring quality effects processing to the performing vocalist, all in the compact design and simplicity of a twin-pedal stompbox with the VE-20 Vocal Performer.

The new, easy-to-use VE-20 has been designed from the ground up for singers and features some of the finest vocal-effects technology on the market. The VE-20 is ideal for all types of vocal expression, including traditional singing, narration, and beat boxing.

The VE-20 comes with all the effects you need to add unique flair to your vocal performance. With the click of a footswitch, lush vocal doubling and harmonies, real-time pitch correction, delay, reverb, limiting, and special effects — such as Distortion, Robot, Chromatic, Radio, and Strobe — can be added. Layers and loops can also be created in real time with the onboard Phrase Looper.

The tough BOSS construction of the VE-20, as well as its ability to run for hours on six AA batteries, makes the VE-20 the ultimate portable pedal for vocalists. With stereo XLR outputs, ¼" and XLR inputs, and a simple user interface, the VE-20 is perfect for serious live-performance or recording.

“More and more bands are incorporating vocal effects into their live and studio performances,” says Paul Youngblood, President of BOSS. “We’re pleased to bring high quality BOSS effects to vocal performers everywhere.”

The VE-20 will be available in November 2009."

Synthesizer pencil holder

"Roger Arrick of Synthesizers.com gets sidetracked sometimes and builds interesting things. Here's a pencil holder made from module panels and circuit boards. Notice it holds as many tools as writing instruments."

Z5000 Upgrade

TipTop Audio

click and read if you own a Z5000

ROLAND SHIPS AX-SYNTH SHOULDER SYNTHESIZER

"Los Angeles, CA, September 1, 2009 — Roland Corporation is proud to announce general availability of the AX-Synth Shoulder Synthesizer, the first of the legendary AX-Series to offer an onboard sound engine featuring a collection of the best of Roland’s cutting-edge synth sounds.

Created with the art of performance in mind, the AX-Synth allows keyboardists to connect with their audience as guitarists and singers do. Real-time controls such as the Ribbon, Modulation Bar, D BEAM, and aftertouch knob controllers give musicians the ability to perform memorable and expressive solos. When wearing the battery-powered and wireless AX-Synth, keyboardists can create kinetic musical performances, moving freely around the stage without any encumbering wires or cables.

The AX-Synth features 49 velocity-sensitive keys and is the first shoulder keyboard to include a 128-voice polyphonic sound engine with 256 distinct tones accessible from eight bank buttons, plus a collection of ultra-expressive sounds generated by Roland’s SuperNATURAL sound engine. The AX-Synth also includes an easy-to-use software editor/librarian for designing and storing user-created sounds.

“We have been looking forward to bringing back the AX-Series in style, and the AX-Synth is it,” says Vince LaDuca, Product Marketing Manager. “Not only will the keyboardist be able to get out from behind their rack onstage, they will also have the finest Roland sounds at their fingertips with the onboard sound engine.”

The AX-Synth is now shipping with an MSRP of $1,349.00."