Sync Unit DC

via rv0:

"I have been working on a freeware application that sends dinsync over the audio ports.
For now it needs a dc coupled soundcard (motu) and Apple OSX, but other options are under development.

The installer for it can be found here

If the link dies, check the server root for a new version.

Screenshot in ableton live 8:


Screenshot in logic 9;


This is how you prepare a cable for it:



It delivers instant sync as soon as you press start in your DAW.
12, 24, 48 and 96 sync modes are available.
More goodies coming soon.

rv0"

Update via rv0 in the comments:

rv0 Sync Unit & Motu Interface: a cheap pc to dinsync solution

YouTube via rv0soft

"get dinsync straight from motu audio ports using rv0 Sync Unit DC. Download here: http://users.pandora.be/dar... Windows version coming soon." without MOTU

rv0 Sync Unit & MPC Sync Track: cheapest pc to dinsync solution


"Use your soundcard to sync your old analogue gear. If you don't have a motu interface you can get this device on ebay, real cheap and download the Sync Unit for mac (pc coming soon) at http://users.pandora.be/darffader/rv0"


"The device is called MPC Electronics Sync Track and it needs only 0.5 Volt peak to peak clock level, so it will work on any soundcard." from the manual: "Bar/beat switch This switch is exclusively for Roland units such as the 'DRUMATIX' and 'BASSLINE' and works in conjunction with the run/stop switch when adding breaks or pauses to a synchronized performance. In the 'BAR' position the units being driven will restart from the beginning of the bar in which they were stopped. In the 'BEAT' position the units will restart from the next beat after the on on which they were stopped, ie Acting more like a pause" Here's a search for MPC Sync Track on Ebay. Nothing was up as I posted this, but feel free to check.

Latronic Notron Sequenzer

via this auction

Googlish translation of the specs:
Construction: 

4 "Elements" (patterns), each with 16 steps, independently on different MIDI channels 


Max Data generated: 

4 MIDI channels with up to 24 Note-On or Note Off messages plus 3 MIDI messages, such as Pitch Bend, Aftertouch or Controller, all defined in terms of channel and / or type. With less note messages for up to 7 channel messages available

MIDI Special Features:
Echo (delay time and number of repetitions defined); Super Steps (preset curves for Pitch Bend, Aftertouch or Controller messages), events ( "drawable" curves for control of Note-Numbers, Pitch Bend, Aftertouch, Controller Sequence Sequence skip or pause), Transpose, Chord, Strum Up / Down.

Capacity: 

16 Chords (including 5 presets), 16 patterns (1 pattern = 4 Elements), 16 setups, 16 Chained Patterns, 30 Scales (presets), 16 Super Steps 


Connections:
MIDI In, MIDI Out, 2 x Auxiliary (currently without function) 


Display: 

87 tri-color LEDs 


Size / Weight: 

35.5 cm x 45.7 cm x 6.3 cm, 2.2 kilograms 


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Roland System 100, Model 102

via this auction

"The Model 102 is part of the larger System 100 modular collection. The 102 is the expander unit for the 101 keyboard, but proves to be quite a monster on its own. It is a basic monophonic synthesizer, with patch points for modular interfacing, two LFOs, two filters, ring modulator, and more. The sound is very similar to Roland's other synths of the same era, the SH-5 and SH-3."

Note this is the one from this video.

Plogue chipsounds

From the makers of Plogue Bidule:
"Plogue’s new soft-synthesizer turns your VST/AU/RTAS host into a classic video game console, vintage 8bit home computer and even an 80’s arcade.

Plogue chipsounds authentically emulates more than eight vintage 8bit-era sound chips (on top of their variants), down to their smallest idiosyncrasies.

But more interestingly, it also faithfully allows you to dynamically reproduce the accidentally discovered sounds effect tricks and abusive musical techniques that were made famous by innovative chip music composers and classic video game sound designers, which for the good part of the last 2 decades, have pushed beyond the boundaries of the original chip designs.

In short, whether you are looking for a new arsenal of UNIQUE sounds as the basis of unique modern music OR to remix classic game tunes (or emulate its disctinct styles) look no further!"

DRUMAGOG 5

"WaveMachine Labs, the industry leader in drum replacement technology, is excited to announce the next major Drumagog release, Drumagog 5. Available in the first quarter of 2010, Drumagog 5 represents more than two years of design and development.

Customers have spoken, and we've listened!
Among the most requested improvements to Drumagog is sample alignment. While Drumagog 4's auto align algorithm did a fair job, samples sometimes suffered from phase issues, especially when blended with the original track. Drumagog 5's new
Auto Align 2.0 is the result of years of collaboration between WaveMachine Labs and Fraunhofer (inventors of the MP3 format). This work has resulted in a revolutionary new sample alignment algorithm. Samples are now phase accurate, even in critical augmentation/blending scenarios. Another significant update is Direct Plugin Hosting. This exciting feature allows Drumagog to host it's own VSTi plugins, greatly expanding the sound library options. Instruments like BFD2, Kontakt, and Superior Drummer are simply inserted into Drumagog for a seamless triggering experience. Other features include a completely redesigned GUI, improved sample management and more.

New Features:
* Auto-Align 2.0 - A collaboration between WaveMachine Labs and Fraunhofer (inventors of the MP3 format) has resulted in a revolutionary new alignment algorithm. Drumagog now has the most accurate triggering available.
* Direct Plugin Hosting - Play any virtual instrument from within Drumagog. Plugins like BFD2, Kontakt, and Superior Drummer are inserted directly into Drumagog to allow a virtually unlimited sample palette. (Platinum version only)
* Redesigned graphic interface – Streamlined control and easier sample editing.
* Support for multiple room samples - The Gog format now allows for different room sounds and mics. Simply dial in the amount of room desired.
* Auto Hi-Hat Tracking - automatically detects the hi-hat pedal position (open/closed) in real time."

Do the Doepfer DaRKcid Synthergy

YouTube via Janoise
"Little Box with a amazing BIG fat analog sound.
A lot is possible with this great little synth.
Including tb 303 like styles."

Update on the Vurt Synthesizer

See the update in this post.

the solstice signal - sounds from the modular - part 2

YouTube via robotpickle. part 1 here
"another sequence from my custom modular synthesizer . Im adding a new VC LFO, 4069 VCO and a waveshaper. this visualization is also completely custom using Apple Motion and then processing the video through a series of cathod ray tubes."

KORG WAVEDRUMを購入したアサカワズさんを訪問

YouTube via jetdaisuke
"http://webdog.be/archives/091011_1619...
WAVEDRUM（ウェーブドラム）を購入したアサカワズさんに現物を見せてもらった 。これはなかなか面白いですね。改めて、僕も欲しい気持ちがもくもくふつふつ湧いてお ります。"

Hollow Sun Blog

Hollow Sun started a blog: http://blog.hollowsun.com/blog

via Failed Muso who writes something new is coming.

Two currently released items from Hollow Sun mentioned are Reaktor Korner and Vintage Samplers which contains "Classic sounds from the samplers that started it all."