MATRIXSYNTH

"Careful With That Spirytus, Jeff!" - an Archangel demonstration

YouTube via suitandtieguy — May 11, 2010 — "Here's a quick jam on the Det3 Archangel controlling a Moog Micromoog and my own modular synthesizer, with a CR-8000 lounge machine added for good measure.

I feel the sound on U-Toob is substandard. if you would like to download a 192kbps MP3, it's at:

http://suitandtieguy.com/sounds/2010%...

the Archangel's sequencer is running at 8th notes, the clock output driving the V-trig input of the Micromoog. the A row of the Archangel is controlling the pitch of the Micromoog, the C and D rows are used to control the filter cutoff of the Micromoog via the "CD" output, which alternates between the C and D rows creating a filter pattern twice as long as whatever the current pitch pattern is. the filter pattern is sent through an attenuator so it can be brought in partway through the recording. sequence lengths of 2 to 8 stages are used at various points.

the touchplate keyboard of the Archangel is controlling my modular synthesiser. the gate and pitch outputs are controlling pitch and gate on the modular. the pressure output is controlling vibrato amount and the vertical position is controlling filter cutoff.

voice and vibrato oscillators are Synthesizers.com Q106, mixer is homebrew using a hacked STG Soundlabs Wave Folder PCB as a gain stage, filter is an MOTM-490, output and vibrato VCA is an STG Soundlabs Signal Amplifiers module. ADSRs are based on MFoS PCBs.

clock master is a x0xb0x through the STG Soundlabs Time Buffer, driving the Archangel and the CR-8000. Micromoog delay is a Boss DD-20, CR-8000 reverb is a PCM-80, and the modular goes through the Eventide H3000. everything tracked individually with effects printed to an Alesis HD24 and mixed in Digital Performer.

no spirytus rektyfikowany was harmed or consumed in the making of this video, but apparently someone in the studio while i was making it drank more of it than he should of the previous night."

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KOPRO Demo - Kaossilator Song

YouTube via peasant2general — May 11, 2010 — "This video was done with the intention of fully using the kaossilator pro´s capacities, including the vocoder, some of my favorite patches, the rythms and the capacity to mute one of the four loops.

The vocals were input using an Audio Technica AT2020, routed through a mixer for phantom power and into the line input of the KOPRO.

The visuals were directly recorded from Windows Media Player, using Battery randomization.

I own the rights for this song, if you look to post it, please ask permission."

The Mellotron M300

The following are some videos sent in via JB Emond (MuStudio).
Be sure to see candor chasma for more info on the M300.

Mellotron M300 - Mécanisme des banques sons et rythmes

YouTube via jbfairlight — May 11, 2010 —

"Cette vidéo montre le système de repérage de synchronisation des bandes lors d'un changement de banque sonore. A gauche les sons et a droite la partie rythme !
Le Mellotron de cette vidéo est un rare M300 !
Pour en savoir plus l'excellent site de mon ami egrefin free fr"

Googlish:
"This video shows the system tracking synchronization bands at a change of sound bank. Left and right sounds the rhythm section!
The Mellotron This video is a rare M300!
More from the excellent site of my friend egrefin free fr" (click for more info on the M300)

Mellotron M300 - sons

"Un exemple de son et de rythme !"
"An example of sound and rhythm!"

Mellotron M300 - Mécanisme des banques rythmes

"Cette vidéo montre le système de repérage de synchronisation des bandes lors d'un changement de banque sonore de la partie rythmique !"

"This video shows the system tracking synchronization bands at a bank change the sound for the rhythm part!"

Fairlight CMI IIx exemple de synthése visuelle

YouTube via jbfairlight — May 11, 2010 — "Exemple de création visuelle, comprendre au "light pen" (stylo optique) d'un son et modification de quelques paramètres ou effets."
Googlish: "Example of visual creation, understand the "light pen (light pen) of a sound and change some parameters or effects."

iSequence for iPad

YouTube via beepstreetapps — May 05, 2010 — Jamming with iSequence for iPad

iSequence for iPad - single pattern beep-fu

iSequence for iPad - drunken master test

BeepStreet iSequence on iTunes (iPhone versions only as of this post - there is a free Lite version):

iPads on Ebay
iPhones on Ebay

via BeepStreet:

"Music in motion

iSequence is one of the most powerful music creation studio designed exclusively for iPad. Thanks to intuitive 8-track sequencer, tons of instruments and flexible mixer with DSP effects you can easily program and record profesional loops, beats and melodies. Now you control every aspect of your music project.

The iPad edition has been rewritten and redefined to take advantage of a bigger screen and better performance.

The workflow is extremely fluid, you record tracks and controls movement in real-time, edit them using step sequencer and automation editor, switch between instruments, tracks and views without stopping playback. You can compose, jam and mix at the same time!
Features [specification]

* 165 built-in high quality instruments embedded in 3 banks; acoustic, drum kits, pads, leads, sweeps and ambient atmospheres recorded with top classic and modern hardware synthesizers. Additional banks available in the BankShop.
* Pattern sequencer: 8 tracks and FX curves editor. Instruments are not bound to tracks, so you can play chords or use multiple instruments on a single track. Up to 999 patterns in the project.
* Piano keyboard (6 octaves) or drum pads.
* Event parameters: note duration, panning, velocity and gliss
* Real time recording; metronome and 'slow down' mode.
* Copy/paste, move and transpose selected area or patterns.
* Mixer with 2 effect busses. Each bus contains 3d delay and a filter section. All parameters can be recorded in real-time or edited using automation editor.
* WIFI-sharing: HSQ, MIDI, WAV export. HSQ import."

Simmons SDE Drum Synth Percussion Expander

via this auction

"It is rack mountable and triggered via a MIDI controller (drums/keyboards etc.)

There are two main outputs for the 6 programmable voices. Stereo output.

I was inspired to buy it after seeing a Simmons demonstration in the late eighties. The sounds produced are varied, raw and wild but amazing in the right hands. It is fully editable and expandable with additional memory cartridges (not included)."

SCI Pro-One CPU Replacement/Upgrade & DIY MIDI

pdf here. via Music Technologies Group, here

"The Pro One Replacement CPU module can be used to replace a missing or damaged 8021. It also offers larger sequence memory and non-volatility. Here are the key features:
o Drop-in replacement using standard tools. Plug n Play. No soldering required.
o Supports the original functionality including the sequencer and arpeggiator.
o Each sequence can be up to 256 steps (compared to total of 40 steps on the original).
o Sequences are retained in memory even after power-down. The CPU module does not use a battery.
o Power-on settable parameters for clock start mode, arpeggio up/down mode and arpeggio gate time.
o DIY instructions for building a MIDI interface that allows you to re-flash the CPU firmware (E.g. sending a Sys Ex file using MIDIOX or similar) are provided in the Appendix.
At some point in the future a 5-pin DIN MIDI add-on kit will be offered with a full MIDI implementation (and later a USB-MIDI interface is possible too since the CPU chosen for the module supports both). Currently the module only supports firmware upgrade over 5-pin DIN MIDI."

I originally posted this on 5/9/10 8:25PM with just the links to the PDF. I thought I'd re-post this one with more details and an image of the CPU replacement for those that might have missed it.