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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Modular Formats on Ebay Update & Send Your Auction Items In

See the Modular section on the right under MORE STUFF. Links now include Eurorack, Frac Rack, Modcan / Cynthia, Moog / Dotcom, Serge, Buchla, and Wiard. There are RSS feeds for each so you can sub to them if you want to get notified when new items go up. Note each query has it's own little quirks to filter the garbage out. Modcan / Cynthia is based on the query term Modcan as adding the term Cynthia brings up way too many non-synth items to filter out otherwise. If you are listing an item in this format, make sure it contains Modcan. As for Wiard, you'll notice it does not include Malekko Eurorack. For that see Eurorack. Wiard, Buchla and Serge include the term modular. If I don't include it a ton of non related items come up. Unfortunately these two Wiard modules do not show up in my query because they do not include the term modular. The only way I was able to filter the rest out was by adding Buchla to the query, but it doesn't make sense to require Buchla for all Wiard listings.

Anyway, if you want to be listed, be sure you to include the key terms and not the terms I filter out, and of course feel free to send your items in for a post. Just send the auction number in and I'll put it up here or on MATRIXSYNTH-B depending on the quality of the pics, rarity of the item, and/or interesting bits of history. Note this applies to everything synth, not just modular formats of course.

This should give you an idea of how it can be a little tricky to find items on Ebay. If you are looking for particular brands of synths like Moog, or anything in particular, but want to filter out all the garbage, start with the Synths on Ebay US and Synths on Ebay UK links. Bring them up and then just add the term you want to narrow things by to the query. You should get much better results than just a blanket search on Moog. Try it to see what I'm talking about.

Those interested in auction posts can follow them @matrixsynthb - all auction posts here and on MATRIXSYNTH-B get tweeted there.

And that is pretty much it at this point. As for other available modular formats, see this post. I may refine the queries in time and/or add more. If you'd like to see anything else, just email me. And remember, if you are listing an item on Ebay, send the auction number in! Note the one rule I do have is it has to be synth related and I only post a given pic once if I can help it, so once you send an item in, that's it. If you re-list and item, I'll need new pics for a new post.

Monday, August 16, 2010

soundlab plus with amp

flickr by sndbyte
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"Built with the Music From Outer Space PCB and a custom designed aluminum panel from Front Panel Express. I made the amp with a recycled computer speaker."

The SLM Concert Spectrum Synthesizer

via this auction

"Up for sale is The SML Concert Spectrum Synthesizer. Its in working condition but needs some repair such as fuses and wires and such. It wont cost much. This is sold as is and no return. Please bid with confidence that you are getting a once in a lifetime Synthesizer from the 70`s. Also it was made in Italy."

Update via Micke in the comments: "That's a rebadged Welson symphony string synthesizer (1976). It was built by the company WEBO electronics in Passatempo, Italy. Best known users of the SLM version are Richard TAndy of E.L.O. and Gregg Rolie of Journey."

Roland SVC-350

via this auction

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The Traktor Kontrol S4 DJ System in Action

YouTube via NativeInstruments | August 16, 2010

"DMC World Champ DJ Shiftee shows what the upcoming Traktor Kontrol S4 DJ system is capable of, highlighting the powerful new Sample Decks and Loop Recorder in four spectacular mini-routines:

1. Live looping and editing, cue point juggling and jog wheel scratching on the Tetris melody, using dubstep Loopmaster loops.
2. Using one-shots like speech samples and horn-stabs in the S4 Sample Decks to build a set.
3. Triggering synced loops, grabbing them on-the-fly from Diplo's remix of "Flashing Lights" and using the Sample Decks as an additional deck in Traktor.
4. Using live audio playback from the S4 Loop Recorder like a live mix of sequencer automation.

For more info on Traktor Kontrol S4, visit http://www.native-instruments.com/tra..."

Official Press Release:

"Native Instruments Announces TRAKTOR KONTROL S4

Berlin, August 16th, 2010 – Native Instruments today announced TRAKTOR KONTROL S4, an integrated DJ system with state-of-the-art performance capabilities and intuitive tactile control. Based on ten years of digital DJing expertise, TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 combines a special version of the TRAKTOR PRO software with an advanced hardware controller, both developed in unison to give DJs of all genres unparalleled creative possibilities with supreme work flow and ease-of-use.

TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 represents a new level of software and hardware integration that makes DJing more versatile, more intuitive and more fun. The full-featured controller combines a four-channel mixer section with ergonomically laid-out high-quality control elements and an integrated audio interface, all designed to professional specifications. All relevant functions including looping, cueing, effects control and track browsing are immediately accessible on the robust and portable hardware, while dynamic multi-color backlighting, LED status displays and comprehensive level metering allow DJs to focus on their performance rather than on the computer screen.

The included TRAKTOR PRO S4 software offers the full feature set of TRAKTOR PRO, further expanded through powerful new performance functions and an optimized user interface that offers superior usability under all conditions. Two flexible Sample Decks can add up to eight simultaneous one-shot samples or beat-synced loops to the mix, opening up creative remixing and mash-up possibilities that go far beyond conventional DJing techniques. The unique Loop Recorder also allows DJs to capture and overdub audio loops from the live mix, cue signal or an external input on the fly, and drop them back into the mix at any time.

The dual touch-sensitive jog wheels on the KONTROL S4 hardware offer extremely precise and responsive deck control due to a new patentpending electromagnetic technology, complemented through Native Instruments' high resolution NHL protocol that provides superior performance over conventional MIDI. The integrated low-latency 24bit/96kHz audio interface is based on the acclaimed AUDIO 4 DJ, and provides professional signal quality to match the most high profile club systems. External time-code control via turntables and CD decks will be enabled through a future software upgrade. To accommodate touring DJs, a professional flightcase that doubles as an adjustable performance stand will also be available as an accessory for TRAKTOR KONTROL S4.

TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 will be available this winter for a suggested retail price of $999 / 899 EUR. The TRAKTOR KONTROL Case will be available at the same time for $189 / 169 EUR."

Sketch

YouTube via boobtube356 | August 16, 2010

Circuit VahrtaM - PROTEJA OS OUVIDOS!!!

YouTube via marthav | August 09, 2010

"[ Blaskbloom ]

Circuit Bending MarthaV

Mestre: Cristiano Rosa (PANETONE)"

Oficina Circuit Bending - 03/08/2010 - Cristiano Rosa - MarthaV

marthav | August 03, 2010

"- Oficina Circuit Bending - (03/08/2010)
Pontão da ECO - UFRJ

(Por Cristiano Rosa do PANETONE)

Filmado pela colega Mary Fê. =)"

via panetone

iPad + iSequence + Studio Track + Flauta (Flute)

YouTube via mvpadrini | August 15, 2010

"Neste vídeo utilizei o iPad com os apps iSequence (Beep Street) e o StudioTrack ( Sonoma Wire Works). Todo o processo de audio foi feito utilizando apenas o iPad. A gravação da flauta foi feita com o microfone embutido do iPad, utilizando o StudioTrack, que também foi responsável por inserir efeitos e gerar a faixa final.

Veja o review completo destes e de vários outros apps musicais para iPad/iPhone e iPod Touch, além de notícias e artigos para música em dispositivos móveis, acesse: www.musicapps.com.br

In this video I used iPAD with iSequence (Beep Street) and StudioTrack (Sonoma Wire Works). The whole process was done using only iPAD. The flute was recorded using the onboard microphone of the IPAD, using StudioTrack, also responsible for inserting effects and generate the final track.

If you are an app developer and want to have a review about your musical app in Portuguese, please contact us: marcus@musicapps.com.br"