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Roger Mayer on working with Jimi Hendrix

YouTube via amsterhamster | January 08, 2009

"Roger Mayer is the electrical engineer who developed several electric guitar effects, most notably the Octavia, an effects pedal which reproduced the input signal one octave higher, and mixes the two sounds with some added fuzz. The effect was popularized by Jimi Hendrix, and can be heard during the solos on the song 'Purple Haze'."
via Boing Boing

VB-99: Darryl Jones Interview

YouTube via RolandChannel | October 17, 2010

synth centric talk comes in at 4:00 minute mark.
"http://www.roland.com/products/en/VB-99/
Darryl Jones (Rolling stones, Sting, Miles Davis) talks to Roland about the VB-99 V-Bass System."

VB-99: Darryl Jones Interview (part 2)

This is interesting from the perspective of playing synths with alternate controllers. Also see this post on Jason Stiles playing bass with a Mattson Mini Modular at the 2010 PNW synth gathering.

Jasuto Pro Modular 1.3.0 Update Adds Native iPad Support

"What's New in Version 1.3.0
1) iOS 4.0 support.
2) Native iPad support!
3) Bluetooth headsets can now be used as an audio input. Dynamic detection of audio inputs also works now.
4) The Bands node now saves the 'bands' parameter.
5) Final output stage has be vastly improved, much tighter bass.
6) DC remover tool in the Sampler.
7) The Scale module's modulation port now works.
8) Odd sequencer loops now work.
9) Unified all low-pass filters, improved sound quality as well.
10) Fixed random browser interface bugs.

And lots of stuff to small to really mention, it's a big update though :)

There's a bunch of new scenes included, but they'll only show up if you do a fresh install, if you do this make sure to backup your scenes via FTP."

See these posts for video of what Jasuto is capable of.

iPads on Ebay
iPads on Amazon

iPod Touch on Ebay
iPod Touch on Amazon

General info:
"Jasuto Pro is worlds first (and most powerful) modular synthesizer for the iDevices. The Pro version includes everything that's in the cheaper Classic version and much more!

Jasuto Pro allows you to visually construct your own synths/effects, and use them to make sequences all on your device! With the addition of a fully-featured sampler you can now record/resample/edit, and even create entirely new samples by drawing right in the app.

Jasuto Pro uses the relative position of nodes and their connections to control the sound. So the scene not only represents the synthesis structure, but also a custom multi-touch control surface. Motion can be recorded per node giving you rich, flexible automation.

Connections can be created automatically by simply dragging nodes around, or manually. Each wire can be double-tapped to allow even more control of each connection.

Jasuto Pro comes installed with more than 45 modules. Each of the modules have been hand-optimized for your devices CPU, allowing you to create extremely complex scenes.

Jasuto Pro has a built-in FTP server, so you can efficiently transfer files to/from your device using your OS or FTP client. Also the new scene browser has the ability to download/upload/rate user created content from the ever growing community!

[NOTABLE FEATURES]

-anti-aliased oscillators with hard-sync, FM, PWM, PM.
-analog style filters (lp, hp, bp, ladder emulation).
-signal control (compressor, limiter, gate, follower).
-zoomable sampler editor with several loop modes (normal, 1 shot, ping, granular).
-ADSR envelope editor.
-multipage/octave sequencer.
-tape style analog delay.
-reverb, phaser, several waveshapers.
-resample/record the current playback.
-audio clipboard, compatible with both Intua and Sonoma.
-scene sharing with the interwebs.
-incoming OSC over wifi modules for notes and CC's.

[WEBSITE]

http://www.jasuto.com"

Inside an OB-Xa

via SV SYNTHESIS where you'll find more pics.

Tutorial: Vangelis Blade Runner Sound... on microKORG!

YouTube via StrangeQuarkStar | April 09, 2009

"Everybody loves the signature Vangelis sound. Very few have access to a Yamaha CS 80. Hence this tutorial!

UPDATE: Upon further tinkering I found out that you need some more resonance and possibly unison mode for Blade Runner (opening, the Blues is a whole different thing...).

Basically I made a microKORG adaptation of meastempo's Yamaha CS 70M videos. If you haven't seen them yet, do so! They're awesome! http://www.youtube.com/user/meastempo" [posted here]

also:

blade runner prophet
flickr By jamespi

"Settings for a Prophet 5 to sound like synth lead on blade runner opening theme"

12 Inverted Filters

YouTube via 7thDanSound | October 18, 2010

"You can turn a low pass filter into a high pass filter by inverting its output and mix that with the original signal. And vice versa!"

Kawai MM-16

via this auction

"Kawai MM-16 midi mixer/controller, midi merger, sysex controller. this thing does a bit of everything and is super handy in a midi studio. you can split midi channels to separate outputs, control sysex data and CC data as well as use it to edit your hardware midi instruments. it has 2 sets of midi i/o (2x midi in/out/thru). i was using it to edit my kawai K4r and XD-5 but don't need it any longer. it has preset templates for some kawai synths and you can make your own for other hardware synths from any manufacturer. also will work to control software DAW's and plug ins."

owner's manual here

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Pepe - KORG M1 Card Set MPC-02/MSC-02 "Synth 1" Part 1/2

YouTube via wwwPepeMusicDE | October 18, 2010

"A demonstration of the 50 sound programs of the KORG M1's expansion card MPC-02 with the PCM waveform card MSC-02.

I'm going to make further demo videos of all the other official KORG M1 program and PCM memory cards (MPC/MSC-01 to 016 and MPC-11 to 13 and the M1 EX factory presets).

I'm still searching for the PCM cards MSC-010 "Ethnic 1" and MSC-015 "Drums 2". If you don't need your cards anymore, please make me an offer! :o)

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Eine Demonstration der 50 Programme der KORG M1-Erweiterungskarte MPC-02 mit der PCM Wellenformen-Karte MSC-02. Dieses Kartenset wird inoffiziell auch "Variety" genannt.

Ich werde in Zukunft noch weitere Demovideos von allen anderen offiziellen KORG M1 Programm- und PCM-Speicherkarten (MPC/MSC-01 bis 016 und MPC-11 bis 13 und den M1 EX Werksdaten) machen.

Ich bin noch immer auf der Suche nach den PCM-Karten MSC-010 "Ethnic 1" und MSC-015 "Drums 2". Wenn ihr eure Karten nicht mehr braucht, macht mir doch bitte ein Angebot! :o)"

Pepe - KORG M1 Card Set MPC-02/MSC-02 "Synth 1" Part 2/2

video upload by wwwPepeMusicDE