MATRIXSYNTH

New Steiner Parker Synthasyste PCBs Arrive

via Analogue Realities where you'll find more pics and the full details.

"The latest prototype PCBs are in today. If all goes well with the test builds, I should be ready to start a serious PCB buy for all who are interested in about a month!

Top to bottom: Sequencer Logic and Output/Pot, Power Distribution/ENVDL/ENVDT, VCA/VCF, Trigger converters, VCO

It's getting very close."

The LepLoop

flickr by Chris_Carter_

"I got this in the post yesterday, an unexpected gift from Tonylight (Antonio Cavadini) - who designed and makes them - which was very nice of him.
I've used a lot of synths over the years but this one is something different… it's a strange instrument. It's small, much smaller than it appears in photos: it is part synth, part drum machine, part multi-track sequencer. I'm still figuring it all out but initial impressions are that it's very unpredictable and slightly unstable… but in a good way. I had a few issues with it sometimes refusing to work and also it has a tendency to pick up stray signals from my iPhone and iPad if they are anywhere near it. But when it works it is quite rewarding to use and is capable of some amazing sounds - if mildly frustrating trying get it to do what I think it 'should' be able to do - but I will persevere. If you like wonderful experimental noises - accompanied by a simple rhythm (although I'm sure it's very capable of a lot more) then this little unit could be for you.

The LepLoop will definitely become part of my CCCL experimental arsenal and will most likely get seconded into the upcoming Throbbing Gristle experimental sets in October/November 2010.

I've recorded a short example, it was performed without a keyboard, just using the internal sequencer and some real-time tweakery. The outputs were processed with a couple of Eventide pedals for some 'tape delay' & reverb.
Soundcloud link: soundcloud.com/chris_carter/cccl-leploop-experiment [embed below]
More details here: tonylight-leploop.blogspot.com"

RADARHEAD Gig Example 1 - Smooth Operators and Detour

YouTube via VJFranzK | August 27, 2010

RADARHEAD 19 on iTunes:

iPads on Ebay
iPod Touch on Ebay
monotrons on Ebay

Monomachine Machinedrum Blofeld Kaosspad 3 Ambient Track

YouTube via dragonworker14 | June 05, 2010

"with my new machines my first track live recorded with Logic Pro...

please fell free to coment :)"

Monomachine Machinedrum Virus TI electronic jam

dragonworker14 | June 18, 2010

"with my machines my first track live recorded with Logic Pro...

please feel free to leave some feedback :)"

mopho DSI Nu Trance Track

YouTube via dragonworker14 | April 20, 2010

"Just the mopho recorded in Ableton and the Kaossilator pro for some FX"
Mophos on Ebay

MPC 3000 Screen Removal.mov

YouTube via boomspot | August 27, 2010

"Dor from boomspot.com shows you how to remove your screen on the mpc 3000 for a little DIY back light replacement."

I Love Acid Techno!

YouTube via keithandjude | August 28, 2010

"A bit of a nod to 90's UK acid techno that got me into all this many years ago. Many thanks to the Libertor DJs for inspiration."
"a nod to the mid 90's Uk acid techno scene on:
elektron machinedrum
Acidlab bassline 2
xoxbox (Beast version)
TC electronic novadrive"

New Set.mov

keithandjude | April 25, 2010

"A wee noodle with 'The Beast' XOXBOX, Elektron machinedrum & monomachine"

The Beast xoxbox

keithandjude | April 22, 2010

"New 'The Beast' XOXbox test with my Acidlab Bassline 2 & Elektron Machinedrum"

YM synth and ATARI ST keyboard

YouTube via eptheca | August 28, 2010

Pics and additional info on eptheca here

"This is a demo of my YM 2149 chip MIDI synth, and my ATARI ST keyboard. The chip synth is cased in an old ATARI mouse, and the MIDI keyboard/controller is cased in an ATARI 1040 STf.
I got the kit for the synth from Wil Lindsay's Stray Technologies here:
http://www.straytechnologies.com/

It's just a quick test of the MIDI and envelope."