MATRIXSYNTH

Mystery Synth Solved

See the update in this post.

Roland PG1000 Synthesizer Programmer

via this auction

click on the image to read the editable parameters.

PG-1000 editor for the Roland D-50

What is Frequency Modulation? 1, the concept.

YouTube via LoudonYukon
"This is the first of 3 videos covering frequency modulation and the Operator synth. This Was made in a previous version of Operator but the concepts and techniques are still very valid. These videos were made to go along with my Advanced Production in Ableton Live, but didn't make it into the course, so I thought everyone could benefit here on youtube and my blog( http://loudonstearns.berkleemusicblog... ) instead!"

What is Frequency Modulation? 2, Simple Ratios

"This video goes into more practical applications of Frequency Modulation synthesis. The importance of simple ratios between the Carrier and Modulators is stressed. The techniques are shown on the Operator Synth in Ableton Live, but can be applied on any synth that includes FM."

I'll post part 3 when it goes up.

Synth Scooter, November, 2009

flickr by Maggie Osterberg

Moog Little Phatty and cat.

beatnic.jp DIY

beatnic.jp

via motohiko in the comments of this video post.

You'll find various projects featured including the ribbon controller, XR-01, ESM2, Gakken SX-150 with MIDI, and more.

YouTube via denha. previously posted

Thanksgiving Ableton Live + Novation Launchpad Jam: Too many turkeys

YouTube via kbroom
"Improvising with the Novation Launchpad and Ableton Live. At the end I even pretend to play keys! :o
http://mrbook.org
http://nextdoorninjamusic.com"

Magneto-Conga - Self Player Conga - Big Business

YouTube via horchacha
"magnetic sequencer w/ three conga tones

using three Hall Effect Sensors

dc speaker is pulse width modulated for speed control
mangets are placed on spinning mole can to make rhythms
three channels - as many magnets are you can fit on it
i only have four magnets right now sorry
three twin-tee drum tones and small amp

i was lazy and put them all on the same transformer
im going to put another supply in just for the audio section
but the motor interacting w/ the amp is funny

was orig built on piece of wood as base - and then built case
around unit from scrap

dave wright
www.notbreathing.com"