A progressive theme

YouTube via attorks — April 09, 2010 — "This sequence developed while I was experimenting with my newly built Ian Fritz Teezer Through-Zero VCO. Also the Buchla LoPass Gate is used to mix various sources. The Doepfer MAQ16/3 has an 8 step sequence on row 1 which is driving the Synthesizers.com, the TZ VCO and the Blacet MiniWave. Row 2 has an 8 step sequence which is driving the self-built Modular. Row 3 has a 16 step sequence driving the Roland XP-80 with a bass sound. The solo is performed on the Clavia Nord Lead 1 and the high string sound come from the Waldorf Q Keyboard."

Blacet VCA2930 Released

via the Blacet newsletter:

"Our Quad VCA/Mixer with Master Channel is currently released for pre orders.

Five voltage controlled VCAs with continuously variable expo to linear response.

Four VCAs can be used separately or normalled to Master VCA.

Built in normalling for switchable dual panners. Only one CV needed for each panner.

Shipments expected mid May.

http://www.blacet.com/store2.html"

XLR8R TV Episode 29: Simian Mobile Disco

YouTube via XLR8RTV — October 09, 2007 —

"Simian Mobile Disco are best known for their studio work with bands like Justice, Klaxons, The Go! Team and The Rapture. Instead of leaving their studio behind for their first solo tour, SMD packed the whole thing up, brought it around the world and dissected it for us in this episode.

Download a full res version of this episode at:
http://www.revision3.com/xlr8rtv/disco
or subscribe to the video podcast at:
http://www.revision3.com/xlr8rtv"

via Dustin Sedlacek

APC 20 Introduction

YouTube via AkaiProVideo — April 09, 2010 — "Ableton users now have something new to be happy about: APC20 offers legendary Akai Pro APC build quality with a compact footprint. It's also the ideal companion for your APC40, all for under $200 U.S."

Sekuensaa

Sekuensaa from Sensaa on Vimeo.

"This is a musical exploration experience in which multiple participants simultaneously interact with a sound synthesizer by arranging a special set of pieces on top of a multitouch surface.

Pieces exhibit different behaviours when placed on the surface - some act like triggers in a drum machine, some behave like a kaoss pad, while others add extra layers of sound to make the performance really come together. Pieces are sensitive to their position and orientation on the table, so users can cycle through different instruments or modulate sound parameters with a simple twisting or sliding motion.

We believe the key here is to design a system which is simple enough for people with little musical ability to enjoy, while providing enough control to allow people with a stronger background to deliver more complex performances. It´s similar to the reactable, but provides a simpler interface for everyone to enjoy.

Sound design and music production by Santiago Abadía

Please visit sensaa.com for more info."

Hofstra Honors Herb Deutsch with Moog Modular Display

"Hofstra Honors Professor Emeritus of Music Herbert Deutsch and Unveils

A Display of the Moog Synthesizer That He Co-Created with Robert Moog,

An Invention That Revolutionized Music

Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at 11:15 a.m., New Academic Building, South Campus

Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY … Hofstra University Professor Emeritus of Music Herbert Deutsch will be honored for his years of service to the University and his place in music history in a special ceremony on April 14, 2010, at 11:15 a.m. The ceremony will see the unveiling of a display featuring the Moog synthesizer, co-created by Dr. Robert Moog and Professor Deutsch in 1964 –an invention that changed the course of music history.

The display is situated in Hofstra’s New Academic Building, located on the South Campus. In addition to Hofstra students, alumni, faculty and administrators, the ceremony will be attended by Michael Adams, president of Moog Music, located in Asheville, North Carolina.

Professor Deutsch, who is a resident of Massapequa Park, NY, is also a Hofstra alumnus, having graduated in 1956 with a B.S. in education. He returned to the University as a professor in the early 1960s. At a 1963 New York State School Music Association Conference, Professor Deutsch met Dr. Robert Moog , who invited him to collaborate on the design and development of a music synthesizer. Professor Deutsch received a $200 research grant from Hofstra to be used toward expenses on the project. Dr. Moog and Professor Deutsch designed the first prototype synthesizer in July 1964 and completed its construction by the fall of that same year.

Professor Deutsch is also a well-known composer, who has received approximately 15 ASCAP awards and more than 20 Meet the Composer grants. In 2007 he was named Music Educator of Note by the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. A composer of music in various media, Professor Deutsch’s work has been widely performed and commissioned works have been featured at national and regional conferences of The Music Educators National Conference, Small Computers and the Arts Network, the Society for Electro acoustic Music in the United States and other organizations.

In 1972 he co-founded and currently serves as president of the Long Island Composers Alliance (LICA). He has served several previous terms as president and is also the Alliance’s archivist. In 1973 he created the first "Music By and For Students" concert for LICA. During his teaching career at Hofstra, he founded the Jazz Ensemble, the Electronic Music Studios, The New Music Ensemble and developed B.S. degree programs in Composition/Theory, Jazz & Commercial Music and Music Merchandising.

The display that will be featured at the April 14 ceremony showcases not only Hofstra’s first synthesizer but also correspondence from Dr. Moog and a congratulatory letter from Hofstra confirming Professor Deutsch’s $200 research grant.

For more information on the ceremony, call Hofstra’s Department of Music at (516) 463-5490 or the Office of University Relations at (516) 463-6819.

About Moog Music: Moog Music and its customers carry on the legacy of Bob Moog, who along with Herb Deutsch invented the synthesizer. Moog designs and manufactures electronic musical instruments, including Little Phatty® and Minimoog® Voyager® synthesizers, Moogerfooger® effects modules, Etherwave® theremins and The Moog Guitar. Founded by Bob Moog, Moog Music designs and manufactures its products in Asheville, N.C."

Gakken SX-150 Analog Synth

flickr set by alienmeatsack
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"I had to find out why people talked about this so much. It's cheap cheap cheap but sounds nice."


You can still find the Gakken SX-150 on Ebay.

LELL UDS

via this auction

" RARE SOVIET ANALOG ELECTRONIC DRUM MODULE, MADE IN USSR BY "LELL".

• LELL UDS is 2-channel analogue drum synthesizer.

• This auction drum synth was made in July 1989 in Moscow. Serial number: 07899850.

• Synthesis System - Analogue subtractive.

• Polyphony - monophonic.

• Oscillators: VCO x 2 + Noise x 2, Oscillators Waves: sawtooth, square.

• Controls on rear panel for each channel: Gain, Tone, Attack, Release, Space, Frequency, Filter. There is also balance between noise & tone generators and master level.

• Connectors on the rear panel - 2 audio inputs, audio output MONO on 1/4'' standard jack.

• Weight: 6 kg - Power Supply: 220/240V.

• No MIDI. You can trigger it from any audio output - synthesizer, drum machine or virtual instrument from analog output of Your soundcard."

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ELSITA-Vintage 4ch Analog DRUM Module Synthesizer

via this auction

" RARE SOVIET ANALOG ELECTRONIC DRUM MODULE, MADE IN CCCP BY "RMIF".

• ELSITA Rmif is 4-channel analogue drum synthesizer.

• This auction drum synth was made in October 1991 in USSR. Serial number 8182.

• Synthesis System - Analogue subtractive.

• Built-in metronome, what you can assign to one or two osc.

• Oscillators: VCO x 2 + Noise x 2, Oscillators Waves: sawtooth, square.

• Controls on rear panel for each channel: Gain, Tone, Attack, Release, Filter. There is also switch and balance between noise & tone generators and master level.

Connectors on on the rear panel - 4 trigger audio inputs and main audio Out on standard 1/4' jack, sequencer input,and phones output MONO on 5-Din.

• Power Supply: 220/240 V.

• No MIDI. You can trigger it from any audio output - synthesizer, drum machine or virtual instrument from analog output of Your soundcard."

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Circuit Bent SOUNDS AND LIGHT

via this auction
"SOUNDS AND LIGHT unit. It has 4 different light patterns and 4 different sound loops of new age sounding pads..guitar,strings,windchime sounds..etc. The light patterns change each of the small boxes to different light combinations. This unit looks great on stage and it's soundscape drones are great as a background pad to lay some cool electronic sounds on top of.

I have add 2 body contacts,a pitch pot with ball knob to turn the pitch waaaaay down for amazing drone/trance sounds and a 1/4" output jack to send the signal to an amp or stereo system.

A great source for sampling sounds or for use live on stage. The size of this unit is approx.5" dia. and 4" high. It uses 4 ``AA`` cells,not included.

The unit you are bidding on, it is fully circuit bent, tested and packaged and ready to ship the next day after i receive payment, so you receive it in a few days.

I have been making and selling strange electronic instruments and circuit bent creations for 28 years. I have been selling on ebay for 10 years. I only use high quality new switches and wire and other electronic components in my circuit bent units. So if you are looking for a quality circuit bent instrument that looks great and sounds even better, look no further, you have found it.

Here is a list of the circuit bent features:
- 2 body contacts that change the pitch and tone of the sound when you touch them.
- 1 Pitch change pot with ball knob to drop the pitch waaaaay down for amazing drone/trance sounds.
- 1 1/8" audio output to send the signal to an amp or stereo system.

This unit will work as normal with all bend switches off.This unit is designed for recording sounds in the studio. It can make some amazing sounds and drones! It makes sounds that you can't get from any other instrument! Great for techno, sound FX, electronic music."