Korg Oasys: Motion Synths (13 demo)

YouTube via JackOasys | July 24, 2010

"Demo improvvisate di 13 preset di program Motion Synths (2009) - Altre demo audio su http://www.supportimusicali.it/lab/de..."

Korg Oasys: Pink Floyd sound

JackOasys | February 13, 2010

"Due set di combi "self-made" su Korg Oasys con suoni stile Pink Floyd. Two combi set with Pink Floyd sound style on Oasys. Tutto improvvisato. Come sempre: buona la prima, errori compresi. Nella demo i loop di batteria sono preregistrati. Drum loops are pre-recorded. Jack"

Korg Oasys: schermi - screen pics

JackOasys | August 20, 2010

"Schermate Oasys - Screen pictures (No audio)"

Korg Oasys: Halloween

YouTube via JackOasys | October 04, 2010

"La mia versione del tema di Halloween (John Carpenter) su Korg Oasys (2009)
My Carpenter's Halloween version on Korg Oasys - External samples: rain, wind, thunder, door, scream. All others sounds made in korg workstation."

Steelphon S900 synthesizer

YouTube via JackOasys | August 10, 2010

"A look inside - Uno sguardo dentro -
Prodotto in Italia negli Anni Settanta, questo raro synth fu uno dei primi a introdurre la novità dei preset su macchine monofoniche di piccole dimensioni (3 ottave). Mi auguro che il video serva ad apprezzarne le caratteristiche di costruzione e assemblaggio che hanno fatto "grandi" moltissimi sintetizzatori di quell'epoca. Anche in Italia.
Lo Steelphon del video è stato filmato prima degli interventi di restauro
Oggi sono introvabili. Il valore oscilla tra 1500 e 2300 euro, ma possono avere prezzi anche maggiori in base a condizioni di funzionamento e particolarità.

Grazie per aver scelto questo video."

Googlish:
"A Look Inside - A look inside -
Made in Italy in the seventies, this rare synth was among the first to introduce the new machines monophonic preset small (3 octaves). I hope the video will serve to appreciate the features of construction and assembly that have made "great" many synthesizers of the era. Also in Italy.
Steelphon The video was filmed before the restoration
Today they are unavailable. The value ranges between 1500 and 2300 euro, but they may have even higher prices based on operating conditions and circumstances."

Sequential Drumtraks 400

YouTube via JackOasys | October 13, 2010

"Batteria elettronica del 1982, prodotta in Giappone da Sequential Circuits Inc (Dave Smith) - Demo audio e uno sguardo dentro...
Tra le caratteristiche all'epoca più apprezzate, la possibilità di intonazione e la regolazione di volume per ogni singolo strumento (programmabile in step o realtime per ogni singola misura). Inoltre la funzione swing e la funzione accento conferivano alle tracce la possibilità di "umanizzare" la dinamica di ogni singolo suono. Infine, ideale anche in studio per le sue 6 uscite separate, che consentivano di processare esternamente e individualmente i gruppi di suoni. Una batteria elettronica che ancora oggi merita attenzione."

Googlish:
"Drum machine in 1982, produced in Japan by Sequential Circuits Inc (Dave Smith) - Demo audio and a look inside ...
Among the features most appreciated at the time, the possibility of tuning and volume control for each instrument (programmable in realtime or step for each measure). In addition, the swing function and the function gave emphasis to the tracks the chance to "humanize" the dynamics of each individual sound. Finally, an ideal studio for his six separate outputs, which allowed the external process and individual groups of sounds. A drum machine that still deserves attention.
Jackoasys (2010)"

Korg Wavestation A/D LCD Upgrade

via PPf:

"I followed Scott's instructions step by step and, well, after a few noob mistakes, i finally did it. I got my (free from that whine from Hell that kept the WS in a closet for a lonnnng time) baby back, More beautiful than ever before. Bought it in 1993 and have no intention to sale it. So Thanks to Matrix for posting that link and Thanks to Scott for his contribution. Here it is, with my vintage Grado RS-1 headphones.

PPf."

Yamaha EX5 - battery replacement & short demo

YouTube via JackOasys | October 15, 2010

"Sul manuale di EX5 non c'è alcuna spiegazione su come cambiare e dove sia allocata la batteria tampone (del tipo CR2032). L'operazione in realtà è semplicissima, basta accedere al vano giusto posto sotto allo strumento. Ma forse alla Yamaha potevano pensare anche ad un luogo migliore per piazzare la batteria tampone... Bonus: una veloce carrellata sui suoni, scegliendo a caso... Un saluto a tutti i possessori di EX5 !!! Jackoasys (2010)"

Googlish:
"The manual EX5 there is no explanation of how and where change is allocated to the backup battery (type CR2032). The operation is really simple, just enter the compartment just beneath the instrument. But perhaps the Yamaha could also think of a better place to place the backup battery ... Bonus: a quick overview on the sounds, choosing at random ... Greetings to all holders of the EX5! Jackoasys (2010)"

Korg DSS1: 36 sounds demo

YouTube via JackOasys | October 18, 2010

"Vintage series: DSS1. Un synth/sampler del 1986 per certi aspetti ancora interessante. Il grande limite è l'archiviazione dei suoni su floppy disc di ridotta capacità: appena due banchi da 32 suoni ciascuno (max 64 suoni per floppy). La particolarità - oltre la sua caratteristica "pasta sonora" - è la inconsueta (all'epoca) possibilità di disegnare le forme d'onda (waveforms) agendo su due sliders, per ppi salvarle e processarle. Facile da usare il campionatore, che dava interessanti spunti di trattamento del campione, pur con numerosi limiti nella pulizia sonora e nell'editing. Note di polifonia: 16 (8 voci, due oscillatori per voce). Tastiera dinamica con aftertouch. Canali midi IN-OUT-THRU. Altre specifiche tecniche sono facilmente consultabili in rete presso i siti specializzati in synth vintage."

Googlish:

"Vintage series: DSS1. A synth / sampler of 1986 in some respects more interesting. The major limitation is the storage of sounds on floppy disks reduced: only two banks of 32 sounds each (up to 64 sounds to floppy). The special - besides its characteristic "sound pasta" - is unusual (at that time) the opportunity to draw the waveforms (waveforms) using two sliders, ppi to save and process them. Easy to use the sampler, which gave food for treatment of the sample, albeit with many limitations in the clean sound and editing. Notes of polyphony: 16 (8 voices, two oscillators per voice). Dynamic keyboard with aftertouch. Channels midi IN-OUT-THRU. Other technical specifications are readily available online at sites specializing in vintage synth."

Jack and SuONOIO - All Hallows Eve...

A pic to go with this post and signing off for Halloween.
Remember to check out the label below for more. Spooky dreams everyone....

Elektron Octatrack Update - Scenes and the Optical Crossfader

follow-up to this post
"The optical crossfader
Ruggedness and durability is paramount in a live setting and the smooth action 45mm crossfader meets these criteria with ease. Due to it being optical it is very resilient to both dust and humidity and with a life time rated to more than 5 million operations it is definitely going to stand the test of time. The crossfader in conjunction with the Scene functionality makes live improvisation with the Octatrack easy and rewarding.
Scenes

A Scene is a set of parameter values. All parameters that can be parameter locked can also be assigned to a Scene. At all times 16 Scenes are instantly available and ready to be assigned to the two Scene slots of the crossfader. The Scene assigned to slot A comes into full effect when the crossfader is at its leftmost position and the Scene assigned to slot B comes into full effect when the crossfader is at its rightmost position. For all other crossfader positions interpolation between the Scene parameters will occur. Scenes can be both muted and assigned in real time.

Scenes controlled by the crossfader make it possible to add sudden bursts of effects to a sound, make smooth transitions between tracks, pitch one loop up while another loop is being pitched down or to completely and utterly change the sound of a whole pattern. The choice is yours.
Check back every week for more Octatrack goodness!"

Scene magic by Elektron

http://www.elektron.se/

Gakken SX-150 modification: pressure sensor controller

YouTube via CoagulaTube | October 11, 2010
Star Trek Theme. Follow-up to this post.
"If you wish to read my tutorial on how to modify a Gaken Sx-150 to use a pressure ribbon controller please visit http://www.coagula.org/content/pages/..."