AtariJazzConsole-Version2-Video3.AVI

YouTube via dolphinicus — May 10, 2010 — "This is the 1st video of the AJC V2, mounted into it's new panel. Now, all 3 voices are working properly. The unit has only the 3 Voices and 3 Modulators connected still, but the sonic variety available already - could scare your parents away, lickety-split! LOL. I hope you enjoy this one. The next video will have another module on the panel functioning as well."

AtariJazzConsole-Version2-video2.AVI

video 1 here

The New Tiptop Audio Z3000 MK2

via Gur of Tiptop Audio. Note this was also posted on the Muff forum:
"The new Z3000 uses the same electronic circuit the Mk1 uses, its basically the same VCO. The main difference in sound is the added VC waveshaper, that one obviously adds a lot to the sound character of the Z3000 Mk2. The waveshaper modulates the symmetry of both the Sine and Triangular waves simultaneously, but with a CVs at about +/-5V it goes way beyond symmetry and into just a kind of strange saw type of shapes.

The back of the module is very different, the pcb aligns flat with the panel, the entire circuit was squeezed in between the pots and jacks using all tiny SMT parts, it's small, compact, and feels real good in hand. One of the benefits of using modern parts is that I could get even better performance of the octave tracking.

The top frequency of the Mk2 can reach higher, 30kHz in compare to 22kHz on the Mk1 one. You can still get to 30kHz on the Mk1 one if you set the knobs to max and also patch a positive CV signal into on of the Log FM inputs. 30kHz is way above the human hearing but it makes great sense for using with the Z-DSP clock input, that's why we do it.

The fine tune knob is set to sweep a smaller range and as a result makes it easier to dial in a specific frequency. The frequency counter is exactly the same as in the Mk1, no changes in software or hardware.

With the Mk2 we switched from Cliff jacks. That was actually the main reason for the redesign of the module.

The new display is a soft blue. It wont burn your eyes, and it will make your girl go This is fun!

The Mk1 still has a slightly better temperature stability, but the difference is so small that its hardly worth mentioning it.

It's impossible to upgrade a Mk1 into a Mk2, the hardware is made totally different and I don't think I would have recommend any one to do that even if it was possible, the Z3000 Mk1 is a VCO that stands for its own.

The good news is that the Z3000 Mk2 will maintain the same price and not go higher. If production goes well then the first run will be available from our distributors in about 4 weeks."

Promo Video for the 4th V-Accordion Festival

YouTube via RolandChannel — May 10, 2010 — http://www.roland.com/produ..."

Synth Pop Art

via these auctions

Roland Jupiter-8 here
Yamaha DX7 here

1979 BCD Technologies Guitar Synth Ad

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the full write-up.

"A new company has entered the guitar synthesizer/processor market, BCD Technology, Inc. (285 K Sobrante Way, SunnyVale, CA, 94608 - tel (408) 739 2880). Their product, the NEBULA, makes extensive use of the SSM chips designed by Dave Rossum and Ron Dow. The guitar signal is processed directly (no hex pickup, no PVC) and is modified by way of: an input processor (consists of compressor, fuzz, and octave divider/multiplier), a VCF, a VCA, envelop generators, and a parametric equalizer. List price is $795 + options"

Color a Sound - Projector Based Sequencer

Color a Sound from blair neal on Vimeo.

"A demo/walkthrough of my installation entitled 'Color a Sound' which was set up at RPI's West Hall Gallery 111 for the month of April 2010.

There are two previous videos of when I first developed this from a couple years ago as well, but they only show the point of view of the analysis camera and not the device itself.

If you're curious, videos are available here: vimeo.com/953967
vimeo.com/866382

Would love to install this again...and if anyone wants the ugly max patch, send me a message"

Partner instruments for Ableton Live

YouTube via AbletonInc — April 19, 2010 — "A new range of exquisite instruments, custom-made for Live by our favorite sound partners. The instruments are perfectly integrated into Live and the range of sounds available is highly diverse. All partner instruments work with Suite 8, Live 8 or Live Intro, and many of them are exclusive to Ableton Live."

circuit bent e-mu command station

YouTube via spunkytoofers — May 10, 2010 — "spunkytoofers sequenthesizer: circuit bent e-mu mp7 and xl7 demonstration. both units are identically the same except they have different sound sets with the option to expand sound sets with rom simms. they both feature breakouts for spunkytoofers mm1 midi module expansion for modular circuit bending over midi.

1st demo is one pattern being mangled manual with a rotary patchbay

2nd demo is a midi multi-setup on the command station with setups for akai ewi, akai mpk25 and sequenced drones. all sounds are randomly circuit bent throughout via midi. the command station itself is used over midi to trigger it's own bends.

for more information: http://www.spunkytoofers.com"

Drumaxx Tutorials - Chapter Six - Eight Pattern Sequencer Parts

See the update in this post.

Harpsitron programming

YouTube via zioaxiom — May 10, 2010 — "Note: this is a work in progress.

The Harpsitron is an acoustic emulation of an harpsichord by subtractive synthesis. This instrument has been synthesized and, then, sampled in order to get better polyphony and other enhancements. This video shows new improvements of the sound.

www.progsounds.com
www.lucacapozzi.com"