MATRIXSYNTH

Synthwerks Desktop Controller

Click the image for the full size shot. via ersatzplanet on Muff's:
"I made a sweet little desktop controller using just Schroff rails and some hand cut plexiglas end panels. Instead of a power bus board I just made a ribbon cable with a bunch of connectors on it. I then made a panel that bused the PS from one of my main cases and also carried over 4 lines to the main case (I used 7-pin DIN connectors). Two of the lines are normalized to the Doepfer CV and Gate buses. A thin Formica panel is slid in the rear grooves and works great. The Tip-top rails can be easily adapted to do the same thing though they are not as deep so panels may have to be made for the exposed edges. I have enough rails left over to make a slanted 6U version next. A cheap source for these rails in the US (at low quantities) is really appreciated. Gur will make a mint off these [see this post]. Especially if he also starts selling a power supply."
http://synthwerks.com/

Moog Brew Ends July 31st

via the Bob Moog Foundation

"Our limited edition Moog Filtered Ale, which went on sale on May 27th, has had a great first month! Thanks to all of you from around the country and around the world who have ordered and enjoyed our very special brew. Every bottle sold goes tot benefit our mission to teach science through music! In these tough economic times, it’s great to have creative ways to support our mission! Many thanks to the Asheville Brewing Company — they have made this effort possible.

Moog Filtered Ale will be sold only until July 31, after which it will no longer be available." more...

Admin: New Sponsored Dealers Section

I decided to create a new Sponsored Dealers section on the right under the Sponsored Manufacturers section. Check them out and support them. They support the site.

KORG monotron ABC MOVIE - note F : Session 2 -

YouTube via KORGINC | July 01, 2010
"誰もが知ってるあの名曲を、前回のSessionからさらに一人加わった4人のmonotron でプレイ。"
Googlish: "A song that everyone knows, last one added four Session From monotron play."

Rumor has it these are coming to the US soon for $60. Check out some of the shops on the right under the SPONSORED DEALERS section for pre-orders.

Roland TR-808 modded by Exfade

YouTube via wotatwaat | July 01, 2010

"Roland Tr-808 modded by exfade. 17 extra controls added into a breakout box which when disconnected swicths the 808 back into normal original mode, so hopefully it's not too sacrilegious!
Bass- pitch, envelope tune
Snare -snappy filter, snappy decay, tune for osc 1 &2
decay for all toms
Rim/Cl - filter, osc 1 & 2 tune
Schmit - osc 1 & 2 tune (mostly controls the cowbell)
Filters for maracas and the hats"

MFOS Weird Sound Generator Vid 2

YouTube via lamaymusic | July 01, 2010
follow-up to this post
"The Music from Outer Space WSG from Ray Wilson. Check him out at musicfromouterspace.com and check out what the WSG is.

You can buy this WSG for $149 plus shipping
Its AC powered so you do not have to keep replacing batteries.
My gear is all pro built and high quality.
Im on ebay @ lamaymusic"

Tek Kit HD Step Sequencer DJ Mixer for the iPad, DJ Set Part Two

YouTube via iPadTekKit | July 01, 2010

"We are about to do a massive update to Tek Kit. We have added a heap of new features including: full step sequencing capabilities, more effects, custom user samples, a swing function and master tube distortion. (just to mention a few) There are still a few loose ends to tidy up, and a bit of user interface work to be done but the end product is a fully fledged electronic music production and performance tool. This video is a sneak peak before the final release occurs, and is just a mess around session just to show off some of the features, and uses a couple of tracks composed by Proxycon (one of our fantastic contributors) as well as a few fill in beats made by the Tek Kit team.

The price of Tek Kit is likely to rise when this update happens, so if you buy it now, you'll get it at a discounted price.

Long Live The Beat!"

Part 1 here