MATRIXSYNTH

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Weekend Project: Ghost Phone

YouTube via makemagazine — May 27, 2010 — "Make a creepy ghost phone that brings back the sounds of the dead.
For more great projects: http://www.makezine.com
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Unatronics - The Seeq-it and Oscillotron

Seeq-it from Michael Una on Vimeo.

"Seeq-it is a square wave synthesizer with a built-in stepped sequencer. There are 8 steps to the sequence, and each step can be set to a different pitch or turned off. LEDs on the front panel indicate the position and speed of the sequence as it moves in a circle. A 2nd low-frequency oscillator can be used to modulate the output pitch, resulting in additional tones and rhythms. A built-in resonant lowpass filter allows for fat frequency sweeps and tone control.

Seeq-it's sound is reminiscent of both 8-bit video games and classic techno sequencers. The pitch output ranges from very high to very low, earth-shaking bass frequencies.

There is a Control Voltage input/output on the back for an external clock, to aid you in synchronizing Seeq-it to other drum machines and sequencers. An Audio modulation input allows you to plug in a Beep-it or other hot-signal source for interesting frequency-modulation effects. One 1/4" output allows Seeq-it to connect to external amplifiers, effects, and recording devices.

More info at unatronics.com"

The Oscillotron from Michael Una on Vimeo.

"The Oscillotron is a touch-sensitive device that emits several different sounds, crafted in a Steampunk-type style. Housed in a nice-smelling finished wood cigar box, the Oscillotron features brass hardware and a large color-changing lens. It emits a granulated siren tone that can be adjusted from very low bass to very high frequencies. A "random" mode can be activated that scrambles the sample playback, resulting in a retro "computing" type sound. Both modes can be manipulated by touching the brass knobs with your hands or a conductive object, resulting in touch-responsive wild pitch bends.

Each Oscillotron is unique and housed in a slightly different case, but the capabilities and sounds remain the same. A 1/4" output jack allows connection to external amplifiers, effects, and recording devices.

More info at unatronics.com"

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Lorenzo playing with the Tenori-On

via Davide Mancini

"Blip-bloop-twink-twonk!"

Electric Independence: Growing

"On the new episode of Electric Independence, we head into Growing's practice space to look at their equipment and get the story behind their transformation from effects-heavy drone into the complex, synapse-shifting sound they create today. Oh yeah, they also added a third member (and vocals, kind of) and just released a new album entitled 'PUMPS!' They don't front on their musical prowess. "We couldn't play anything else. This is what we play." How they play "this" is what this episode is all about.

There's also a joint Growing and Korg contest to win a Kaossilator. Enter here to win:
http://www.viceland.com/growing/"
You can find all Motherboard TV Electric Independence videos previously posted here.

MINDBLOWER 1977 Roland GR-500 Guitar Synthesizer Magazine Ad

via this auction

"Ad measures approx. 8"X10.5" inches."

Korg Mono/Poly with MP-KED MIDI Interface

via this auction

Note this is the one in these videos.

"The MIDI kit is from CHD Electronics and basically offers note on/off. However, this simple upgrade allows the MP-4 to be triggered from an external source in polyphonic mode. This installation was done behind the serial plate, which will be included in the sale if the buyer ever chooses to uninstall the kit."