Wednesday, September 30, 2009
SEM Nouveau - Unboxing the new Tom Oberheim SEM
See the update in this post for pics via brotherloco. Don't miss this.
Silent Way CV to OSC demo
YouTube via expertsleepers
"Proof-of-concept demo of Expert Sleepers Silent Way CV to OSC plug-in. The CV from a modular synth is controlling a plug-in in Ableton Live via Silent Way plug-ins and OSCulator.
The CV enters the computer via a MOTU Ultralite interface. The CV is recovered by Silent Way, converted to OSC and output to OSCulator. OSCulator in turn converts the messages to MIDI and routes them back to Live. Live's parameter automation is then used to map the MIDI messages to plug-in automation."
Pressure Sensitivity for the Rhodes Chroma - Aftertouch
via Chris on the Rhodes Chroma list:
"I talked to Frank/Senstronics in the past about some other ideas I had. I agree they were kind of pricey for development as Arun
(http://www.rhodeschroma.com/?id=2009&month=04#ongoingrdonpressuresensor) mentioned in last springs forum.
I've got a two piece pressure sensor and small interface board Kit designed and will have a few ready ship in about 3 weeks. It's a real simple design and easy install. The Kit has everything you need including instructions and replacement damper felt. The interface has adjustable sensitivity. The only caveat is I choose to forgo sensors on the first and last keys to keep the cost down. That saved $80 off the sensor cost. I just sold my 2nd Chroma (http://www.rhodeschroma.com/?id=2103#21030869) to fund development.
The price for the self install kit is $345. Let me know if any of you are interested. FeedingTimer *at* Ccomcast.net Id' like to make a production run of 10 at a time which is where the qty price breaks start at Digikey."
"I talked to Frank/Senstronics in the past about some other ideas I had. I agree they were kind of pricey for development as Arun
(http://www.rhodeschroma.com/?id=2009&month=04#ongoingrdonpressuresensor) mentioned in last springs forum.
I've got a two piece pressure sensor and small interface board Kit designed and will have a few ready ship in about 3 weeks. It's a real simple design and easy install. The Kit has everything you need including instructions and replacement damper felt. The interface has adjustable sensitivity. The only caveat is I choose to forgo sensors on the first and last keys to keep the cost down. That saved $80 off the sensor cost. I just sold my 2nd Chroma (http://www.rhodeschroma.com/?id=2103#21030869) to fund development.
The price for the self install kit is $345. Let me know if any of you are interested. FeedingTimer *at* Ccomcast.net Id' like to make a production run of 10 at a time which is where the qty price breaks start at Digikey."
Monorocket: Mission9 "shell"
flickr by Analogue Haven"Here is the framework to a purple Mission9 case by Monorocket. This 3-row Eurorack case should be delivered by the end of the week. The price is $450 retail and they are available in a variety of tolex options. Contact us for more details. An even smaller case is shown in the background. LINK."
Tom Oberheim SEMs Shipping - First Impression
via Matt on the AH list:
"The first 20 were delivered monday and have been shipped out. If you think you were one of those first 20 orders and haven't heard anything, would be worth calling."
Avaialable at AudioMidi
via WD:
"I received mine (a CV version) yesterday.
First impressions...
Soundwise, it is a SEM. Not just SEM-like. It's a SEM. And I say that after having set-up identical patches on my original SEM and the new one.
Appearancewise, the panel is identical enough to the original that it could be a drop-in replacement for an old SEM (in an 2/4/8-Voice), although the logo, obviously, is different, and the font is different and slightly larger. And, except for the OSC and NOTCH controls, the knobs are identical to the original in appearance--but, even the OSC and NOTCH knobs have the same "SEM look" to them. As for the comparison between the new and old SEM with regard to dimensions, the case is about an inch shorter in height, and the sides/bottom are black rather than red-brown. So, sitting side-by-side, old and new SEMs are not identical.
Buildwise, the new SEM is clearly of quality construction. Smooth, responsive controls.
In the new SEM, power is pumped via an external power supply, rather than having the internal PSU of the original SEM.
Okay, no more writing here. I'm going to play with the new SEM a bit more...
Cheers.
WD"
Update via brotherloco in the comments: "I just received mine and took some pictures of the unboxing. Now with that out of the way, onto making sounds!."
flickr set by brotherloco
(click for more)
"The first 20 were delivered monday and have been shipped out. If you think you were one of those first 20 orders and haven't heard anything, would be worth calling."
Avaialable at AudioMidi
via WD:
"I received mine (a CV version) yesterday.
First impressions...
Soundwise, it is a SEM. Not just SEM-like. It's a SEM. And I say that after having set-up identical patches on my original SEM and the new one.
Appearancewise, the panel is identical enough to the original that it could be a drop-in replacement for an old SEM (in an 2/4/8-Voice), although the logo, obviously, is different, and the font is different and slightly larger. And, except for the OSC and NOTCH controls, the knobs are identical to the original in appearance--but, even the OSC and NOTCH knobs have the same "SEM look" to them. As for the comparison between the new and old SEM with regard to dimensions, the case is about an inch shorter in height, and the sides/bottom are black rather than red-brown. So, sitting side-by-side, old and new SEMs are not identical.
Buildwise, the new SEM is clearly of quality construction. Smooth, responsive controls.
In the new SEM, power is pumped via an external power supply, rather than having the internal PSU of the original SEM.
Okay, no more writing here. I'm going to play with the new SEM a bit more...
Cheers.
WD"
Update via brotherloco in the comments: "I just received mine and took some pictures of the unboxing. Now with that out of the way, onto making sounds!."
flickr set by brotherloco(click for more)
Kalimba Live - Demo
YouTube via Artcoregaming
"CREATED BY ART CORE GAMING:
http://www.artcoregaming.com
APP AVAILABLE ON iTunes for .99:
Kalimba Live is an application for iPhone. It is the easiest tool to create amazing melodies. With a breaktrough interface, smooth and sleek, you will enjoy endless time of musical creation."
"Play, Custom, Loop and record
Kalimba Live open the possibility of discover or rediscover the Kalimba, An African melodious instrument, it offers to the gamers advanced functions which are available for everyone. Fancy visual effects, high fidelity sounds and the opportunity to create original Kalimba’s Melodies are strength of this software. Based only on preinstalled scales, the Kalimba’s tines avoid false notes.
Kalimba Live is one of the only instrumental software which allow the gamer to record his compositions with the aid of 2 recorders and one looper, use multiple effects, tune up his Kalimba according to his whishes.
The Composition Possibilities become unlimited.
Kalimba Live Strengths :
- Recording : 3 recorders containing 1 looper (allow overdub)
- Advanced custom : More than 1000 ways to tune up your Kalimba, 7 Effects
- Realism : Sounds, Reactivity, Vibrating Device, metronome
- Graphic Design : Sleek & pleasant Visual effects
****Detailed Kalimba Live features****
- 5 Kalimbas with different shapes and tones (Wood, Stone, Metal, Sun, Flower)
- 17 Scales (Major, Minor, Pentatonic Major, Pentatonic Minor, Blues Major, Dorian, Phrygian, Mixolydian, Superlocrian Minor, Augmented 5th, Octave 1, Octave 2 Octave 3, Spanish, Spanish 8 Tones, Oriental, Major Major 7th Arpeggio)
- Each scale is available in 12 keys
- 1000+ different tuning possibilities
- 7 Effects: modulation, distortion, delay, 8 bits, aqua, church, space.
- Live recordings: 2 Tracks and 1 loop (unlimited overdub available)
- 21 slots for pieces of recorded music
- Vibrating device which simulates the kalimba's vibrations.
- Metronome with adjustable tempo
- Tutorials and advice for beginners"
ARP 2600 Analog Synthesizer Modded
via this auction
"The ARP is in perfect working order and has just been serviced and re-calibrated by Analogics in Ohio and will ship directly from there (www.analogics.org). The synth has been converted for midi control, also by Analogis, with a Kenton midi kit. The manual for the midi kit is available at http://www.kentonuk.com/download/kitmanuals.shtml
S/N 3620 0030 - keyboard
S/N 2601 0030 - controller"
Voyetra 8 Eight (REV 4)
via this auction"Voyetra 8 (also known as Octave Systems 8). This one is a Rev 4 (green pcb cards)."
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Roland system-100m
via this auction"This 100M has custom red oak side panels (instead of the original particle board) The side panels make the synthesizer look stunning and make it very stable. All of the mounting hardware has been replaced with torx screws and locknuts mounted inside the chassis, giving a firm mount to the modules and the side panels. If you've seen a stock 100M you might know how flimsy the original mounting hardware was.
This system has the standard "D-Set" of modules (112 dual VCO, 121 dual VCF, 130 dual VCA, 140 dual env+LFO, 150 s+h, noise, lfo) It is Japanese voltage (100V), but I will include a voltage transformer. Comes with ten standard Roland patch cables and the module power cables."
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