Access Virus Vuvuzela Competition

via Access on Facebook

"The Virus Vuvuzela Song Contest

Your mission is to write a song featuring either the Virus Vuvuzela patch or alternatively the Virus Vuvuzela samples provided by us. There are no restriction to the style of the song, we would like to encourage you though to use the Vuvuzela in a creative way. You will recognize that both the Vuvuzela sample and patches provided are not necessarily in tune which keeps things more authentic. In case you would like to alter the patches or samples, feel free to do so. Use what you have - this is a sound design contest after all. It is not advisable though to alter the content beyond recognition since the contest is about the Vuvuzela’s sound.

The winner will be chosen by the Access Music team, the judges decision is final. The winner will receive a Virus TI Snow from us door-to-door free of change.

In order to enter the contest you are required to upload your song entry as an mp3 file no later than the 30th of August 2010. Details on how to upload your song will be available by 20th of August 2010 on this page.

By entering the contest, you guarantee that your contribution is copyright clean, you are the only copyright holder and no third party composition copyrights are involved. You also guarantee that all samples used are cleared. You grant Kemper Digital GmbH the right to use the song within the context of the contest and make it available for public to listen to. We plan to make all songs available online through our own web server or a third party server such as Soundcloud. You remain the copyright holder of the song.

Access support will not be able to assist you modifying and/or installing the patches or samples. We provide the raw samples along with a Kontakt/EXS/Reason/Structure patch which might work with your sequencer and software sampler. We also provide the original Virus Vuvuzela patches for Virus TI users. There will be a dedicated section on the Access Music forum where attendees can help each other out. Check http://www.virus.info/forum/ for further details.
How to get started?

This competition is for Virus fans only. To download the Vuvuzelas and participate in the contest you are required to become a Virus fan first by clicking on the “like” button in the blue status bar right on top. Once you've done that, you will see the download options."

Dogsynth at Death by Audio 1

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"Dogsynth AKA DJ Dog Dick AKA Max at Death by Audio"

1977 Aries Music Ad

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

The ad is from Synapse magazine. You can find full digital copies of the magazine for free on the Cyndustries/Cynthia site here.

Roland MKS-30 Planet S Analog Synth Module

via this auction

Jams by rithmus

ESI-32, Evolver and XBase 888 (Jam)

YouTube via rithmus | April 30, 2009 | 7:34

"Recorded directly from Yamaha 01v96 with their own reverbs and compressors, no final remastering. The XBase was sequenced in pattern mode (parameter locks), and has my own samples edited for 8bits. Samples are hihats, congas, ride, snare and clap. Bassdrum is the main Jomox analog BD. Pad is a sampled string played on ESI-32. FX-Bass comes from Evolver."

TOMs Vs. PADs (XBase Vs. ESI-32)


"One midi track on XBase is sequencing ESI-32. At the same time I'm playing chords on it. Clicks & pops are caused that "mutes" doesn't mute the sequencer notes. It mutes the instrument sound channel only. Sampled wave on ESI-32 playing with LFO and VCF. Toms on XBase are analog. Snare, Congas, Shaker, Rimshot & Hihats are 8bit samples. Phased Hihat comes from Machinedrum. Recorded directly from Yamaha 01v96 with their own reverbs and compressors, no final mastering."

Jamming with Yamaha PSR-210 Rhythm Samples

rithmus | May 19, 2010 | 4:36

ESI-32 (16bits): Kick, Snare1, Ride1, Shaker, HQ
XBase 888 (8bits): Snare2, Tom, Clap, Ride2, HiHat (Analog noise)
Evolver: Sequenced Synth
ESI-32: Sampled Pad from "99 Luftballons"
Dancer: Me, please gift me a moog :)
01v96: EQ, Comp, Reverb & Delay

DSI Evolver (FX)

YouTube via rithmus | January 16, 2008 | 8:24

"Using evolver as audio processing unit."

Machinedrum Tweaking (Part 1)

YouTube via rithmus | January 13, 2008 | 8:50

"Just a simple demo making a pattern/kit."

Machinedrum Tweaking (Part 2)

Elektron / Monomachine SFX-60 mkII / Demonstration Movie

YouTube via FUKUSANKIGYO | December 27, 2009 | 2:42

"http://www.fukusan.com/
MONOMACHINEは6トラックのシンセサイザー音源と6トラックのエフェクトシステム、6内蔵音源トラック+6MIDIトラックのステップシーケンサー、18基のLFOを統合したマシンです。その柔軟で洗練されたユーザーインターフェイスとデュアルDSPシステムによる強力なサウンドは、全く新しいハードウェアによる音楽制作環境を提供します。"
Googlish:
"MONOMACHINE system synthesizer sound effect tracks and 06 track 6, track 6 +6 MIDI step sequencer built-in sound track, the machine based on an integrated 18 LFO. Sophisticated user interface and dual sound flexible and powerful DSP system that provides a completely new hardware music production environment."

Elektron / Machinedrum SPS-1UW MK II / Demonstration Movie

FUKUSANKIGYO | December 27, 2009 | 2:11

http://www.fukusan.com/
"MACHINEDRUM SPS-1 MK II は世界で最も進化したビートボックスです。この16トラックのリズムマシン＆アレンジャーはノブによる直感的な操作で幅広い音作りが可能なパーカッション・シンセサイザーとトラックごとに搭載されたエフェクターからセットアップされています。デュアルDSPシステムによる強力なシンセシスエンジンは40以上の独立したMDマシンや16基のLFOを構成し、これまで誰も体験したことのないようなパーカッション・サウンドを生み出します。これまで新しいビートを創造することが、こんなに簡単だったことがあるでしょうか？"
Googlish:
"MACHINEDRUM SPS-1 II MK is the world's most advanced beatbox. This 16-track machine and arranger, rhythm is set up from the effects for each track mounted percussion and synthesizer sounds that can be made by a wide range of intuitive knob. Dual DSP system Shinseshisuenjin strong independent group of more than 40 MD and 16 LFO machines configured to produce percussion sounds like anyone who has never experienced before. To create a new beat so far, what have you never been easier!"

MFB / Drumcomputer MFB-503 / Demonstration Movie

YouTube via FUKUSANKIGYO | December 28, 2009 | 2:14

"http://www.fukusan.com/ MFB-503はMIDIに対応したパームサイズのコンパクトなリズムマシンです。3系統（バス、スネア、タム）のアナログ音源と2系統（シンバル、ハイハット）のサンプリング音源を内蔵。5系統の音源はTune、Decayなどのパラメーターをエディットし、それぞれ 90種類まで保存可能。さらにそれらの音色を使って90種類のドラムキットを構成し保存することができます。シーケンサーはTR808タイプの 16ステップのグリッド入力方式を採用し、作成した1〜2小節のパターンを90種類まで保存可能。さらにこれらのパターンを最大 128まで組み合わせて作成したソングを90種類まで保存することができます。15種類のシャッフルのパターンが別に用意されているため多様なリズムに対応します。もちろん各音源はMIDIノートでのトリガーにも対応し、シーケンスのMIDI同期も行えます。"
Googlish:
"MFB-503 is a palm-size compact MIDI rhythm machine was ready. 3 lines (bus, snare, toms) and two strains of analog sound (cymbals, hi-hat) Built-sampling instruments. 5 sound system Tune, Decay and edit parameters and can store up to 90, respectively. You can save up to 90 drum kits with their sound further. TR808 sequencer uses 16-step grid-type input method, one can store up to ~ 90 created a two-bar patterns. You can save up to 90 up to 128 songs with a combination of these patterns further. To correspond to the various rhythms that shuffle and there is 15 different patterns. Of course, each instrument also supports MIDI note triggers, can also synchronize MIDI sequence."

MFB / Drumcomputer MFB-522 / Demonstration Movie

FUKUSANKIGYO | December 28, 2009 | 2:48

http://www.fukusan.com/
"MFB-522はMIDIに対応したコンパクトなリズムマシンです。 TR-808を彷彿とさせる9系統のアナログリズム音源を内蔵、16ステップのグリッド入力方式のパターンシーケンサーを使用して作成したパターンは、 72個本体内に保存することができます。各パターンにはそれぞれベーシックパターンとフィルインの２種類のパターンを保存可能、様々なパターンとフィルインを組み合わせた最大64ステップのソングも８つまで本体内に保存が可能です。もちろん各音源はMIDIノートでのトリガーにも対応し、シーケンスのMIDI同期も行えます。"
Googlish:
"MFB-522 is a MIDI-enabled compact rhythm machine. Analog rhythm instrument built TR-09 is reminiscent of the 808 strains, the pattern was created using 16-step grid Patanshikensa input method can be stored in the body 72. Each pattern can be stored in two types of fill patterns and basic pattern, each unit can store up to eight songs in 64 steps and fill-up that combines a variety of patterns. Of course, each instrument also supports MIDI note triggers, can also synchronize MIDI sequence."

Doepfer / Dark Energy / Demonstration Movie

YouTube via FUKUSANKIGYO | January 08, 2010 | 3:01

"http://www.fukusan.com/
Dark Energy は世界中でベストセラーになったアナログ・シンセサイザー、Doepfer MS-404の後継機です。アナログらしい密度感のあるオシレーター、FM/XMによる金属的なサウンドを生み出すフィルターと2基のワイドレンジLFO、CVでの外部機器とのインターフェース、MIDI&USB対応のコンバーターなど、名機MS-404を超える Doepferの最新アナログ・シンセサイザー、Dark Energyの登場です。"
Googlish
"Energy Dark is a bestseller worldwide analog synthesizers, Doepfer MS-404 is the successor. Oscillator with a sense of density Anarogurashii, FM / XM wide range of two filters and create a sound of metal by LFO, CV interface with external devices in, MIDI & USB and converter for machine name MS-over 404 Doepfer the latest analog synthesizers, Dark Energy Bags."