VIDEO: INTRODUCING THE SLIM PHATTY

YouTube via MoogMusicInc | October 15, 2010
Note the size of it.
"Richard Devine meets the new Slim Phatty Analog Synthesizer from Moog.

Real Moog sound now fits your back pack and your budget. The Slim Phatty's 100% analog signal path, intuitive user interface, rugged construction and rich MIDI, USB and Control Voltage functionality make it a must-have for producers, touring musicians and DJs.

More info at www.moogmusic.com/slimphatty"

And the official press release:

"Slim Size Fits All

Introducing the Slim Phatty Analog Synthesizer Module from Moog Music


ASHEVILLE, N.C. (October, 2010) – Real Moog sound now fits your back pack and your budget. The Slim Phatty’s 100% analog signal path, intuitive user interface, rugged construction and rich MIDI, USB and Control Voltage functionality make it a must-have for producers, touring musicians and DJs. At just 17” wide, it goes where no other Moog has gone before. Earth-shaking basses, scorching leads and more are now housed in a high-quality instrument ideal for laptop artists and space conscious musical road warriors.

Based on the powerful Little Phatty sound engine, the Slim Phatty is the latest descendant of the iconic Minimoog Model D and features the classic Moog Ladder Filter, the touchstone of analog sound design. In addition to shaping the sound of its on-board oscillators, the Slim Phatty’s filter is a valuable production tool that can be used to process external audio, sweetening your favorite audio source with everything from smooth analog warmth through wet, resonant filter sweeps.

“Good things come in small packages – and the Slim’ is no exception” said Moog Product Development Specialist, Steve Dunnington. “Its small stature doesn’t take away from the massive sounds it can produce.”

The Slim Phatty’s convenient size makes it an ideal voice expander for your existing gear, with two oscillators of massive Moog sound that are always just a MIDI cable away. A new Tuning Scale feature and editor allows easy exploration of alternate scales and tunings. Microtonal, just intonation, quarter-tone, world music scales and more make the Slim Phatty an international traveler. Good thing it has a universal power supply!

In addition to the world of MIDI and USB gear, the Slim Phatty’s Control Voltage inputs give it unlimited realms of expression and sound design possibilities. “Modular synth” style patching with Moogerfooger effects processors, the CP-251 Control Voltage Processor and other Moog synths (even The Moog Guitar!) creates soundscapes previously available only on large modular systems. Connecting to the Etherwave Plus Control Voltage Theremin or the MP-201 Multi-Pedal adds unique and intuitive new modes of expression.

Shipping in the 4th quarter of 2010 and priced at $849, the Slim Phatty beefs up any table-top production environment and with the optional rack mount kit or wood side panels, it’s equally at home in a high-powered touring rack or a vintage synth set-up. Its low price, ergonomic design and Little Phatty compatibility also make it an ideal voice expander for the legions of Little Phatty owners worldwide."

Sounds of Steel: audioscan: notturno long trailer

audioscan: notturno long trailer from Giorgio Sancristoforo on Vimeo.

"A film and a music performance with the lights and sounds of the steel foundry.
Shooted in super8 and recorded at the Acciaierie di Rubiera (RE) in 2010

Friday November 5th, 2010 - Teatro Valli - Reggio nell'Emilia

Commissioner: I Teatri (Reggio nell'Emilia)
Production: AGON (2010)
Direction and Photography: Giorgio Sancristoforo
Music: Giuseppe Cordaro and Giorgio Sancristoforo
Technical Direction: Massimo Marchi

INFO AND TIKETS
iteatri.re.it/​"
via Giorgio of www.gleetchplug.com

YAMAHA DD-11 by S-CAT

YouTube via PHONICPOTION | October 15, 2010
S-CAT on Ebay
"CIRCUIT BENT WITH 13 MODIFICATIONS"

Gorillaz - Doncamatic feat. Daley

YouTube via gorillaz | October 05, 2010

"PRE-ORDER Doncamatic Physical Formats here: http://links.emi.com/DoncamaticYTPre

Gorillaz World Tour - BUY TICKETS NOW http://gorillaz.com/tour-dates

The album Plastic Beach OUT NOW:
iTUNES:
on Amazon

Recorded just a few weeks ago, Gorillaz were so excited about this stunning new cut, they wanted to unleash it onto the world as soon as humanly possible! All bouncing beats, deep funk grooves and sumptuous soothing vocals (courtesy of hot new British talent Daley), this track just makes you want to move. And in case you're wondering; inspiration for the track and the title comes from The Donca Matic - the groundbreaking Japanese-designed drum machine which started the Korg Musical Instrument Company in 1963!"

pic pulled from Sonic State

BPM 2010 - Vestax Pad One

YouTube via Skratchworx | October 07, 2010

"Vestax unveiled their new meaty beast of a small MIDI controller - the Pad One - at BPM 2010. I cast my video camera over it for a feel of the quality."

First panels for Synthmonger's new modular

flickr By synthmonger

"These are all custom modules of my design with the exception of the awesome CGS Sequential switch. Originally I was going to resize the panels to fit Eurorack standards but that would leave a lil over 4x5 of unused metal, so each panel has two modules squished together.

These panels will not be for sale but I do plan on releasing euro-rack standard modules as soon as possible for purchase."

258v, 281e - Mini Buchla

flickr By abendrot/regenfall
(click for more)

"Finally! My mini Buchla is starting to make some sounds."

Sound Design Samples by Kenneth Elhardt

click here for some samples of sounds designed by Ken Elhardt. As of this post you'll find samples for the Alesis ION, Andromeda A6 and Roland Jupiter-8. If you click on the Elhardt label below you'll find some previous posts with more samples and some of his own synth creations.

Kebu - To Jupiter and back (TR-606 + Juno 60 + Axxe + Logan demo)

YouTube via kebunator | October 14, 2010

"I wanted to learn how to use my Roland TR-606, so I thought the best way would be to compose a song with it. And here's the result!

The song was recorded live. No overdubs, performed in one go straight through!

The TR-606 sends external gate trigger-signals each time a high tom or low tom hit is activated. I muted the tom sounds and used the pattern sequencer for the low tom for controlling the arpeggiator clock of a Roland Juno 60 instead. The pattern for the high tom controls the gate to an Arp Axxe.

The Logan String Melody II is run through a EHX Small Stone phaser. Both the Juno and the Logan is sent to a simple delay. I would have wanted to have the song 100% analog, but my space echo broke down, so I had to use a digital delay (TC M300). All instruments are also fed more or less to a stereo spring reverb (Vesta Kaza RV-3). The output from the mixer is recorded with a stereo cassette deck. Mild EQ and limiting was used in the final digital mastering stage.

The song title? To me the song was an adventurous voyage, hence the title. :)"

Doepfer DARK TIME Sequencer Pics and Specs

via Doepfer. Note the DARK ENERGY to the right and blue or red leds in the bottom two pics and note.

"Dark Time is an analog sequencer that is planned in the first place as an add-on for the Dark Energy. But it may be used even in combination with other Midi, USB or CV/Gate equipment too. As the unit is still in the development state (as of October 2010) all specifications, prices and release dates are still without any obligation ! As soon as more detailed information is available it will be published here.

Features overview
* two rows with 8 controls each
* for each step:
o - rotary control (same knob type as Dark Energy)
o - red LED
o - three-position switch On/Off/Skip
+ On = trigger signal is active for this step
+ Off = no trigger for this step
+ Skip = step is skipped
o - three-position switch Stop/Continue/Jump
+ Stop = sequence stops here
+ Continue = sequence continues
+ Jump (as yet Reset):
# If only one of the 16 toggle switches is in the Jump position a Reset is carried out (i.e. sequence jumps to stage 1)
# If two or more of the switches are in the Jump position the sequence jumps to the next step with the switch in the Jump position and then continues from this position (until another step with the switch in the Jump position is reached and then the same procedure is carried out again)
* several operating modes:
o 1x16 (i.e. the two rows are daisy-chained)
o 2x8 (i.e. both rows run in parallel)
o custom mode (e.g. three times row 1 and the once row 2, probably not yet available in the first firmware version)
* several running directions:
o forward
o backward
o random
* several voltage / tuning ranges: 1V, 2V, 5V (corresponding to 1/2/5 octaves)
* quantization on/off/custom scale (custom scale probably not yet available in the first firmware version)
* transpose via switch (-1/0/+1 octave), Midi/USB or external CV input
* timing control, selected by a three position switch:
o internal via built-in clock oscillator with frequency and pulsewidth controls
o external via Midi/USB
o external via analog clock/start/stop
* analog interface for CV/gate/clock/Start-Stop (inputs and outputs, 3.5 mm miniature jack sockets)
* Midi interface
* USB interface (power supply via USB is not possible)
* basic parameters are set in the configuration mode (e.g. Midi channel for row 1, Midi channel for row 2, Midi clock dividing factor, custom scale, custom running mode)
* optically adapted to Dark Energy (same knobs, same depth and height, same wooden side plates and so on)
* Powered via external power supply (12 AC/min. 400mA) for 230V
* powering the device via USB is not possible, because the analog circuits require a dual voltage (+/-12V).

Date of Delivery: ~ end of 2010
Price: ~ Euro 450.00...500.00

All features, prices and delivery dates are still without obligation and are subject to change."

On the LED colors: "The final colors of the LEDs are not yet determined. Our current favorite is blue and four white LEDs for the momentary switches. We receive a lot of different suggestions concerning the LED colors but will be able to manufacture only one version. Only in exceptional cases we will manufacture versions with differing LED colors. These custom made versions will have additional charges and a longer delivery time (additional 4-6 weeks) because the units are not manufactured in-house. It does not make sense to replace the LEDs subsequently. Rather the final LEDs have to be assembled already during the production. As our manufacturer has only the standard LEDs in stock the special LEDs have to be ordered customer-related. Such orders will be treated as custom orders and it is not possible to return the devices (e.g. due to the European distance selling act law). We also ask for advance payment in these cases."