Musikmesse: The New Dawn

YouTube via ElektronHQ. Remember to click on the Musikmesse label for all posts for the event. This is like NAMM but in Europe.
"24.3.2010
Era Vulgaris

Frankfurt Will Tremble
Hall 5.1, Booth A15"

via Mr. Array.

Musikmesse: Korg Monotron, @ Musikmesse Frankfurt 2010

YouTube via Moogulator
"Nice Gadget . Mini Synthesizer from Korg 50€, ext. input, shown on Musikmesse Frankfurt 2010 Fast LFO. Very simple but nasty ;) by www.sequencer.de synth database"


via production room
"Coming May 2010
Powered by two alkaline AAA batteries, the compact monotron can be held in one hand. Although small enough to easily carry with you, the amazing monotron is packed with KORGs legendary analog technology, generating thick and powerful sounds. Concentrating on the most important sound parameters, the controls have been streamlined as much as possible. The panel contains only five knobs and one switch. With this level of simplicity, now anyone can easily enjoy the world of analog synthesizers.

Borrowing the enjoyment of performing with a simple touch from Korgs wildly popular KAOSS products, the monotrons ribbon controller keyboard takes this ease of use even farther. Simple finger gestures can produce expressive effects such as vibrato and glide. Used in a band, you can expand your possibilities by harmonizing with another instrument ? or taking center stage for a monotron solo!

The monotrons circuit is radically simple: one voltage-controlled oscillator, one voltage controlled filter, and one low frequency oscillator. Since each knob directly applies a specific change to the sound, the process of sound creation is intuitive, and instantly understandable. Simple is best. Gone are the deep lists of presetsand parameters typical of todays synthesizers. Instead, the monotron encourages exploration andexperimentation. The monotron provides the joy of sonic creativity that's at the heart of analog synthesis, making it an ideal choice for someone who is new to synthesizers, or for musicians who wants to expandtheir sonic palette.

The monotron uses the same highly acclaimed VCF circuit as KORGs classic MS-10 and MS-20 semi modular synthesizers. Originally released over 30 years ago, these instruments are still coveted today for their aggressive, dynamic filters. The VCF Cutoff knob sets the frequency or tone of the filter; the VCF Peak knob adds emphasis. A powerful filter is an essential aspect of any analog synthesizer, applying dramatic tonal changes to the sound, and projecting an intense personality that will stand out in any live performance.

Features
* Full-fledged, true analog synthesizer: VCO, VCF, LFO
* Inspiring, easy-to-play ribbon keyboard
* Intuitive, fun-to-tweak controls
* Features the same classic analog filter found in the legendary Korg MS-10 & MS-20
* Filter any external source using the audio input jack
* LFO can modulate either pitch of filter cutoff
* LFO Rate knob features cool LED visual indicator.
* Battery operation and palmtop size equals true portability
* Internal speaker/headphone jack lets you enjoy the sound anywhere ? alone or with friends!"

Update: comment/s here.

OpenSoundControl breadboard feat iPhone

YouTube via MusicMiK

"Another quick hack...

Saturday afternoon - started to implement a chip driver for the ENC28J60 and basic IPv4 stuff. Sunday evening, ICMP (ping) and ARP worked fine, and even if the job used up most of the time yesterday and today (Tuesday), i had a working simple TCP socket this morning.

This evening, it took about 2 hours to hack together UDP support and some simple OSC message parsing.

So all in all - IP and OSC are really simple to implement, all this should also be no problem with an AVR MCU, and if i optimize memory usage, even a small ATmega168 or so might do the job. Everything is coded in C++ and with all the display stuff with graphics routines and lots more of garbage in the firmware, i currently get about 37KB code size on the ARM7TDMI used in this setup.

Imagine what's possible. Sure, OSC-MIDI is easy going. But how about controlling your home using the iPhone? Turning on and off the lights, studio gear, anything. I think, i will soon throw away the remote controlled power outlets and make a 19" 1U rackmount unit with some OSC features to control power of my gear.

Maybe the MonoMiK even gets more than MIDI. USB is quite sure, Ethernet would be also interesting now. A true analog synth with Ethernet? Why not? :)

Sorry for the blurred overall image, my camera can't re-focus during video and i set the focus for the details."

Mega Percussive Synthesizer (MPS) demo

Mega Percussive Synthesizer (MPS) demo from brazda lui novac on Vimeo.

"A quick demo of The [Thomas Henry] Mega Percussive Synthesizer (MPS) which was built for me by my friend, Strat-1. All the details about how to build The Mega Percussive Synthesizer (MPS) here:

mypeoplepc.com/members/scottnoanh/birthofasynth/id34.html

and Brazda lui Novac links:

brazdaluinovac.com/

myspace.com/brazdaluinovac

facebook.com/#!/pages/brazda-lui-novac/57148456637?ref=ts"

Yamaha CS-01 Documentation and Charlotte the Cat

via Lee Tizzard

"Here are a few pics of my Yamaha cs-01 and documentation ( the original manual and product info./ ad )

Included in these pics is a captioned pic of Charlotte the cat revealing a common misnomer about the little cs-o1 "analogue" synth. (perhaps you could post on your fine MATRIXSYNTH site)

About 5 years ago I came across a site that retro-fitted all older mono analogue synths with MIDI, but noticed that the CS-01 was not on their list.

So I emailed them and asked if they could MIDI retrofit my CS-01 and how much it would cost, they responded saying "first I would have to get it modified with Gates an CV's, because the CS-01's VCO was actually a DCO."

The cost would have been about $250, so I passed.

Now I see that Highlyliquid will MIDI retrofit a CS-01 without the need for gates or cv's for less than $50.

Cheers,

Lee"

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EXACT Model 202 Complex Waveform Synthesizer

via this auction

Looks like lab equipment. Anyone have any more info on this one? Via the auction: "I am not sure of it's specific purpose, but it produces complex square waves. Depending on the settings, the LED's will sequence across, and up and down. That's all I know."

This one spotted by Z of New Alliance East

Electro-Harmonix Ring Thing demo by Bill Ruppert

YouTube via EHX
"Sonic Master, Bill Ruppert, will dazzle you with the sounds he creates using the Ring Thing Single Sideband Modulator."

Why am I posting a guitar effect video? See this post.

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grayscale one twenty eight from tehn on Vimeo.

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Octave Kitten Analog Synth

via this auction

SLM Pedal Bass

via this auction

"vintage 1973 SLM synth pedal bass. This is a self contained synth bass, you play with your feet. One octave keyboard. Has three different sounds : 8 (higher pitch), 16 (lower pitch), and 8 +16 combined for a chorus effect. This is not a midi controller! it is a self contained Bass Synth! similar to a moog taurus.

Hard shell suitcase included.

Made by: SLM (saint louis music company)

year made: circa 1973"