Renoise 2.5

Renoise is tracker software. What is tracker software? In simplest terms think of it as sequencing software that allows you to trigger either samples or VSTs via multiple tracks. Renoise 2.5 is taking it to the next level by allowing each step in the sequence to to do more than just trigger a sound.

via Renoise, where you'll find more detail: "Just in time for a new decade, Renoise gets an upgrade from executive suite to penthouse with a panoramic view. The Renoise Pattern Matrix, both a bird's eye view and a song editor, is the missing link that pushes Renoise's unique approach to music composition to the next level. It's the perfect companion to the "eyes on the details" appearance and capabilities of the Pattern Editor.

Renoise meta-devices (FX units that receive and transform parameters and other non-audio data) are now interconnectable across tracks. This opens the door to more modular approaches, like linking LFOs or key/audio signals all throughout your mix. Two new meta-devices round-up this "do anything" experience, giving the sound artist the freedom to connect and modulate all parameters with all others.

That's just the beginning. Vastly improved MIDI mapping, automated rendering of plugin instruments to samples, a native guitar & bass amp simulator FX, performance optimizations, GUI improvements and much more..."

Be sure to also see this CDM post for Peter Kirn's take on Renoise 2.5. He states, "imagine if you suddenly got the modulate-anything, script-anything, customize-anything, control-anything-with-anything, use OSC and MIDI and keyboards everywhere you’ve been asking for."

The following is the first user video showing Renoise Beta 2.5.

tonematrix

YouTube via patto2k

"enoise 2.5 beta test. thanks danoise for tonematrix" The following is Renoise 2.0 which should give you an idea of what the prior version can do. keith303 - stuck in the beehive - (polka/pop/trance drum&bass) renoise 2.0


YouTube via keithX303

"This is my entry for the soundevotion competition round 36 called "stuck in the beehive". (1st place) to maintain conformity to the competition rules, no VST / VSTi, midi hardware / synths were used. renoise internal fx + supplied pack of samples (few MB) only. renoise is a cute beauty, isn't it? :) more stuff: http://www.keith303.de http://www.myspace.com/k303 ps: if you like the song and are looking for a HQ mp3 version, get it here: http://www.scene.org/file.php?file=%2... pps. a cutted version of this tune has also been released at breakpoint 2009 streaming competition. (5th place"

Impressionist Drum Scape II

via the Folktek Arts blog where you'll find more pics and a video of the original, also posted here. Also see this post for some shots and a video of the original Drum Scape Sequencer version.

"This is a co-mission piece based on the original "Impressionist Drum Scape". Huge drums, big bass and beautiful waves."

Folktek on Ebay

x0xb0x with clear front panel

via this auction

Speak & Math Circuit Bent Glitch Synthesizer

via this auction
Circuit bent Speak & Spells and Speak & Maths are referred to Incators. Via suite101.com where you'll find additional info: "An incantor is the name given to a circuit-bent Speak and Spell or Speak and Math. The name was given by the incantor's inventor, Reed Ghazala. The name originally referred to instruments built by Ghazala, but the term has come to describe any Speak and Spell-type toy modified by circuit-bending. If you're unclear on what circuit-bending is, check out An Introduction to Circuit Bending. Because of their availability and ease of construction, incantors have proved to be one of the most popular circuit-bending projects. Even Mick Jagger has one."

You can learn how to make one in this Make: article by Reed Ghazala.

Korg MS-20 with 25 Pin Connector

via this auction
"The synth has an added 25-pin connector on the left side, which does not affect any normal functions, and if you know how to use it it could come in handy. I do not know what it was used for by the previous owner. Because of this modification I am allowing returns"

Returns? I think that is the first time I've actually seen that on Ebay. Anyway, anyone have any ideas what the mod would be for?

1955 RCA Electronic Music Synthesizer Update

see the update to this post.

Owl City

http://www.owlcitymusic.com

image via Owl City's Pictures on MySpace

Access Virus Ti Keyboard
Moog Voyager
Clavia Nord Stage
They also use a KORG MicroKorg

Video below features a Speak & Spell. Anyone ID the home organ with lights on top?

via Chris

Update: New video via YouTube sent in via Ivan. The original embedded VIMEO video was no longer available.

Roland HS 60 Analog Synthesizer

via this auction BIN: $375

Note this is the 3rd one to go up in the last two weeks. Interesting how relatively rare synths can come up in runs like that. I'm counting six total this year searching on Roland HS 60 here and on MATRIXSYNTH-B.

The Haken Continuum Controller - Part 1

The Haken Continuum Controller - Part 1 from niamhguckian on Vimeo.

"As a happy owner of one of the amazing fullsize continuums, Jan Hinnerk Helms takes us through the possibilities and sounds of this handmade three-dimensional midi-controller in a workshop at Schneiders Buero.

Opening Titles by Carlo Krug"

The Haken Continuum Controller - Part 2 from niamhguckian on Vimeo.

Yamaha TX7 FM MIDI Sound Module with Back-Lit LCD and ROM Upgrade SN 15383

Yamaha TX7 pure

YouTube via DrSqu

"This demo i made in 2004 with audiotracks in Logic sequencer. Every sound is a audiotrack. All sounds drums fx etc. are pure from Yamaha TX7. No add of external FX, or dynamic FX. Delays i realized with midi, also pannings. Reverb with helb from right envelope programming. There are no layers in this track. Yamaha TX7 is the module of the legendary Yamaha DX7. 6OP FM synthesizer, no filter, no FX, no samples. This demo show only a little bit of 6OP-FM. If you take time for programming TX7 ... or an SY77 ... than you will listen much more interessting sounds. In this demo i not programmet the typically FM-Piano and this all 80s stuff. Listen more at http://www.deepsonic.ch" Update via fanwander in the comments: "The sound of the video is not made by the seller, but by Mischa Blättler from www.deepsonic.ch (See http://www.deepsonic.ch/deep/htm/synth_pure.php) Btw: does anyone know more about the Features of Version 1.4 versus Version 1.2?"




via this auction

"The LCD is back-lit, unlike all the other ones you'll see today and most other days on eBay. It's also version 1.4 firmware. Not 1.2 and not the buggy 1.3 that replaced 1.2."

Note the TX7 is only editable via MIDI. More info on the display here.

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