MATRIXSYNTH

Monday, September 13, 2010

ARP 2600 Noodling #1

YouTube via rastro2 | September 12, 2010
Update: up for auction here
"Demonstrating the ARP 2600"

ARP 2600 Noodle #2

YouTube via TheDaydreamSound | September 13, 2010

"Here's part 2 of the Ensoinq Mirage sampler.

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YouTube via ggijs | September 13, 2010

"http://gieskes.nl/browserjockey/youtu..." - click to try it. When you get there scroll down and click on one of the "Insert Song" buttons to start.

Electribe and Spoken Word - Pirates of Space and Time - Improv with the Smooth Operators

YouTube via VJFranzK | September 12, 2010
Korg Electribe keytar.

UltraNova: Creating sounds

YouTube via NovationTV | September 13, 2010

"Step by step video showing how you can build a sound with the Novation UltraNova."

Eigenharp range demo

YouTube via eigenlabs | September 13, 2010

"musical demonstration on all 3 eigenharps with a detailed explanation of what went on, at the end."

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Aalto Softsynth from Madrona Labs

"Aalto, a new semi-modular software synthesizer with an innovative, patchable UI, distinctive sounds, and a charming personality, will be available from Madrona Labs on Monday, September 13, 2010.

Aalto's sound engine lets you create sounds that have been difficult or impossible to make with softsynths before now. At its heart is a complex oscillator, with FM, timbre and waveshape controls that enable a wide range of expressive sounds. Each voice also includes a lowpass gate, patchable waveguide / delay and a multimode filter.

Aalto is designed as much for sequencing patterns as for playing individual notes. Each voice has a separate, built-in sequencer with a patchable, independently controllable rate and offset that make it easy to achieve evolving, chaotic textures.

Aalto has a streamlined UI that lets you make complex patches quickly and easily. The two-dimensional, nostalgia-free interface has intuitive signal dials that let you view the parameters you are adjusting. Every control in Aalto is always right on the screen, one click away.

The full version of Aalto is available now in Audio Units format for Mac OS. The purchase price of $99 includes a license for all future formats and platforms as they are released. Mac and Windows VST versions are planned for fall 2010.

Every buyer of Aalto will receive a $99 discount on the forthcoming Soundplane instrument from Madrona Labs. For more information on Madrona Labs and the Soundplane, visit our web site at http://madronalabs.com.

AU version system requirements: Mac OS 10.4 or higher. 1.6GHz Intel Core Duo processor or better.

About Madrona Labs:

Madrona Labs makes hardware and software for computer music. The company was founded in 2009 by Randy Jones, who has been writing and shipping software tools for creative expression since 1998. Randy Jones and his colleagues are driven to create electronic instruments that can be at least as expressive as acoustic ones. The upcoming Soundplane controller is a touch-sensitive surface for intimate control of electronic music. More information is available on the website at http://madronalabs.com."

Joy Division's ARP OMNI 2 Up For Auction?

via this auction

You be the judge. Some snips from the description: "This SYNTHESIZER was the one used by JOY DIVISION on CLOSER L.P. + the CLASSIC LOVE WILL TEAR US APART. For example; HEART and SOUL BASSLINE and STRINGS I can get exactly the sound on the ARP while playing the CD; its quite a feeling, but enough of that if you are not a JD fan like I am. EVEN BETTER ! - The MANUAL has FACTORY RECORDS ADDRESS WRITTEN VERY NEATLY ON THE INSIDE COVER... The HISTORY that I know of; 3 OWNERS ONLY in 30 odd YEARS; FACTORY RECORDS, AN A&R MAN CALLED MARTIN, (who I will not give anymore details about because its not important and hes a NICE BLOKE, anyway thats all you need to know !) and Myself. Martin bought the Synthesizer along with a load of other kit from FACTORY RECORDS in the LATE 1980s when FACTORY was in FINANCIAL difficulties, he never used it, just stored it with lots of other gear, his room was a tresure trove - believe me I saw it ! I managed to get the ARP off him in 1992 and have kept it ever since. THE DISCOGRAPHY (that again I know of, could be more !) CLOSER L.P. JOY DIVISION. LOVE WILL TEAR US APART 7" . JOY DIVISION. Maybe some early NEW ORDER, I know they used some other MODELS of ARP (QUADRA), check out U -TUBE VIDEOS. SUNDAY AFTERNOON BBQ MUSIC. C.D. 1996. FRETLESS AZM / Aka MAX BRENNAN. LOST ARKS C.D. 1997. DELTA T. LIGHTBULB L.P. 1999. DELTA T. ELECTRIC CIRCUS C.D. 2001. DELTA T. THE CHALICE E.P. 2010. CODA PULSE. (Check out Myspace for hearing the ARP on the latter). Finally, why the **** am I selling it ? - Well its the old one, FAMILY over MUSIC ! - No WORK, NO MONEY and many other personal factors - kids to bring up etc... I have to let her go only for the right price though, I have owed her for 18 years and I will really miss playing, but there we go - thats LIFE. ENJOY before its too LATE... GOD BLESS IAN CURTIS R.I.P."

Sold For: GBP 310.00

Update:

Joy Division Love will tear us apart BBC version

Cacophonator demo

YouTube via GordonCharlton | September 12, 2010

"My first little home made electronic noise maker, an Art Harrison Cacophonator.

Schematic - http://www.theremin.us/Circuit_Librar...

Built from a strip-board layout kindly provided by -minus- on the Electromusic forums, but omitting the LED.

http://electro-music.com/forum/viewto...

Many thanks to MirlitronOne for his invaluable assistance.

http://www.youtube.com/user/MirlitronOne" [previous posts]