MATRIXSYNTH

MFOS Soundlab Ultimate Analog Synthesizer

via this auction
"From the musicformouterspace.com site:
* Three Musically Accurate VCOs (sawtooth and variable width rectangular wave forms, pulse width modulation, hard-sync, log and linear CV inputs)
* VCOs provide plenty of tracking range. Listen to the samples below.
* White Noise Generator
* Active Mixer (for VCOs, noise and external input)
* Voltage Controlled LP Filter (12db/Oct doubles as a sine wave oscillator)

* Voltage Controlled Amplifier (log response)
* Attack Release Envelope Generator
* Two Low Frequency Oscillators (square, ramp, tri and sawtooth waveforms)
* Repeat Gate Generator (doubles as another square wave LFO)
* Sample & Hold (with variable sample rate and glide)
* Attenuator Bank (for an infinite variety of modulation patches)"

Also see the sellers' other items.

If The Serge Fits

YouTube via modularland | July 03, 2010

"60 second demo of the recently arrived Serge Modular, clocked and quantized by the Modcan A."

Steiner Synthasystem Updates

Two new posts on Analogue Realities

V.C. Oscillator
Triple Envelope Generator

Interesting bits on graphic design: "Nyle sent me scans of the original artwork for the Frequency Divider panel which will help me get a better match with the panels I'm doing. For my stuff, I've always used Bulgarian for the module name and then a casual script like font for the pots, jacks, etc. Nyle likes a blockish, sans-serif font like he did originally, and I think he's right. I re-did the Triple Envelope Generator panel with pot tic marks, a Helvetica font slightly angled and used all caps for the letters, like Nyle did. I think it looks good."

One thing to consider is the historical relevance of this project. This is Nyle Steiner, maker of the Steiner-Parker Synthacon, Steiner EVI, and of course the Synthasystem, classic vintage analog synths from the mid 1970s. Realize this was before Tom Oberheim and Dave Smith came out with their classic synths. Many modular manufactures have filters based on his design. See the Steiner Parker label below for more.

Nyle Steiner is a major part of synth history and he is back.

Update via dingbre in the comments: "One quick comment on the graphics, the gray discs are not really part of the panel layout, but a check to make sure the knobs wouldn't cover the tic marks. I've chosen an Alco phenolic, 19 mm diameter knob. It's knurled, with an aluminum insert, and skirt. A slightly smaller version of the classic knobs Nyle used back then."

Accelerator Teaser 1

YouTube via SCHAAFJOERG | July 03, 2010

"Some informations and audio snippets from Radikal Technologies advanced subtractive polyphonic synthesizer. 8 powerful voices in the basic version - expandable to 32 voices with a 8 part multitimbrality."

Robert Rich Discusses Modular Synths

JohnLRice | August 15, 2010
"Musician Robert Rich made a stop on his 2010 USA tour to discuss general thoughts on music composition and the use of modular synthesizers for live performances. Additional info about Robert can be found on his web site http://robertrich.com/"
Update: changed this to a playlist via John.

MFOS Weird Sound Generator Vid 1

YouTube via lamaymusic | July 03, 2010

"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"

Update: another set of videos:

Playlist:
Soundlab Synth MFOS EDP WASP Inspired
Sound Lab Analog Synthesizer Music from Outerspace MFOS
Sound Lab Analog Synthesizer sample and hold
Sound Lab Plus in Oak
Sound Lab Plus in Oak vid 2
Sound Lab Plus in Oak vid 3

Five Eurorack Modular Videos by humankoala

"The case is a 6U with wogglebug, maths, qmmg, envelator, a140 adsr, A147 vclfo, A160/161 seq, zorlon cannon, a166 logic module, a138c bipolar mixer, a172 max/min, a151 seq switch, hertz donut direct record with a little reverb and some delay"

Also see this performance by Cosmic Pocket on MATRIXSYNTH-C. It's reminiscent of Jean-Jacques Perrey.

A simple patch Wogglebug and hertz donut singing together

YouTube via humankoala | June 28, 2010

"two voice woggle bug and hertz donut in a nice little noodle"

Modular Beat

" humankoala | July 01, 2010

A beat & bass sequence"

Modular Synth Acid Seq

" humankoala | June 21, 2010

A modular synth seq with nice acid effect in it ;p)"

Building a modular patch

" humankoala | June 20, 2010

just the building a modular noodle from scratch, there is some cut in it to keep it under 10min, damn you youtube"

Doepfer Modular, A little Sound Noodle ;)

" humankoala | June 19, 2010

A little Noodle on Modular in HD, direct recording no mic sounds here ;)"

Camouflage Relocated Studio Session 3

YouTube via camou101 | June 12, 2009 some studio synth spotting.
You can find more at camou101's YouTube Channel here.

Buchla 200e Klinic - August 7 2010 - Chicago USA

"Thee XART Labor für Akustisch-Musikalische Grenzprobleme + TRASHAUDIO.COM will be hosting more fun for Summer 2010!

Buchla 200e Klinic - August 7 2010 - Chicago USA.

This is an early warning so you can make plans to attend. We we will be having associate Jon Schatz in town to teach/show us tips and tricks + answer questions on the Buchla 200e.

Jon has been an associate of Don Buchla since early 2009. He assists in every aspect of the business from firmware development and design to yard work. He's even been known to swap 20 caps on 20 boards in need of another mod that's documented on a different schematic that can't be found, but knows he can call someone somewhere who knows. He's scrappy like that.

While Jon has a background in technology—math and computer science specifically— he's been playing music as long as he's been programming thanks to the Vic-20's POKE and PEEK. He also plays actual non-electronic instruments: drums, percussion, tympani, guitar and piano as well as instruments that blink in the dark.

Jon will give a brief demo on a few modules he is bringing (including a 222e) and will do a Q&A. Then, it's onto playtime.

This all day workshop is open to everyone BUT seating/spots will be limited (to about 20-ish people).

If you are interested email: kultbox@gmail.com please put ///Chicago 200e Klinic/// in the subject! We will forward information on how to attend!"