ether^ra studio pics

A clear shot of the gear used in the videos by potterpaint2000. Click the image for the full size shot. Via ether^ra where you'll find two more pics.

Jumpstart Collection on Xiosynth Novation, lead synth ( by Carlo Castellano space4keys )

YouTube via Space4Keys | December 06, 2010 |

"This is a collection of patches programmed over three years of live gigs and studio sessions. There are three self-explained categories: Leads, Keys, Synth and Basses. Many patches where programmed with live needs such as differents volume levels, EQ and the most important thing every player should do: tweaking controls. The patches sound way better using the modulation and the XY pad of the Xio, the synthesizer becomes alive rather than, as sadly often happens, something static and cold.

-Leads-
100-Ozric Lead
101-Scream Lead
102-Hard Lead
103-Moog Lead
104-Soft Lead
105-Fusion Lead
106-Liquid Lead
107-Flute Lead
108-Triangle Lead
109-Roundabout Lead
110-Firth Lead

-Synths-
111-No Jumps
112-Aqua
113-Acua R
114-Glass Harp
115-Enjoy Silence
116-Enjoy Sequence
117-Ozric Pad
118-Ozric Stomach
119-Ocean Pad
120-Traghetto
121-Super 8bit

-Keys-
122-ErotOrgan
123-Organ 888
124-Church Organ
125-E-Piano
126-E-Piano Wah

-Basses-
127-Spiral Bass
128-Blabla Bass
129-Mansion Bass


http://www.space4keys.com"

Line 6 Filter Pro Rack Stereo Mono Synth Bass Modeler

via this auction

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formanta drum

YouTube via mikeonop | December 07, 2010

Update: video reloaded.


via this auction

"Formanta UDS - extremely powerfull vintage soviet 7 channel analog drum synthesizer, produced by the same FORMANTA factory in Kachkanar city where was mades famous Polivoks synths in eighties. It has 5 identical channels (which can be used freely) for BASS DRUM, HIGH TOM, MIDDLE TOM, LOW TOM, SNARE and two channels for Hi-hats and Cymbals. The synth has also built-in beatbox with 16 patterns. The beatbox and the synthesizer are independent modules so they can work at the same time freely and you can tweak the generators of the beatbox patterns, full freedom. Each channel has trigger Input on a standart 1/4 mono Jack and two additional Inputs for pedals. It can be triggered from drum pads like Simmons, Rhythm-Stick hand controller (that you can see on the last picture) or any audio source - Line Outs of the drum machine or soundcard etc. The synth has two parallel mono Outs (1/4 Jack and 5Din) and two parallel stereo Outs (left-right on 1/4 Jacks and 5Din). It also has 5Din socket for Rhythm-Stick hand controller. This is an armoured antitank piece of gear and the sound it produces is very unique!

Controls on the front panel:

5 channels with identical parametrs - snare, small tom, middle tom, big tom, bass drum
-sensitivity
-tone (up/down)
-decay time
-octave (up/down)
-balance (tone/noise)
-filter
-accent
-volume
-sound ON (synthesis/autorhythm)

1 channel - cymbals
-sensitivity
-decay time
-volume
-sound ON (synthesis/autorhythm)

1 channel - high-hat
-sensitivity
-volume 1
-volume 2
-sound ON (synthesis/autorhythm)

Autorhythm section controls:
-switch synthesis/autorhythm mode
-start/stop
-tempo
-volume
4x4 knob matrix for selecting 16 styles

General section controls:
-out ON
-volume
-volume phones - out phones.
-synhesis ON.
-mains indicator

The supply voltage - 220-230V/50Hz. For use it with 110/127V, a voltage converter is necessary (not added).

The synth dimensions 440x440x100mm, weight 12kg.

THE SET INCLUDES
Formanta drum synthesizer, power cord, English panel translation diagram."

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Livid Block & Ohm64 Demos

YouTube via lividTV | December 06, 2010 |

"Livid Block Demo using Ableton Live and Max for Live with Chris Palmer aka Chili. Shot by Mike Abb and Livid Instruments"

Ohm64 Demo Video from Livid Instruments on Vimeo.

"Ohm64 Demo video with Joseph Pailo using Ableton Live and Max for Live. Thanks to Mike Abb and Pailo for rocking this out."

Patchwork - Flash Based Modular Synth

"Patchwork is a Flash application for realtime modular sound synthesis. You can connect basic sound generation or modification modules to create either music, effects or utter noisy crap. Although at the moment it has an interface for creating a so-called patch, you will in the future be able to run your creations standalone, which means: in your own site or game."
Try it here. Read about it here.

1981 Soviet Consumer Electronics Catalog

This one spotted by Eric Barbour of METASONIX

"Including an 'Elektronika 003' keyboard, 'Elektronika RITM' drumbox, and two 'Spektr' effect pedals. The videotape recorders were mostly B&W only, and 15 years behind the Japanese VCRs of 1981 in technology.

And it didn't matter anyway---even though these prices were very low, the average Russian could not afford 95% of the contents of this catalog. A small portable TV was 160 roubles, at a time when the average factory worker made 140 roubles/month and a retired pensioner made maybe 60 roubles/month."

click here for the full catalog.

KORG iElectribe Sale Ends Today

"In commemoration of "KORG M01 for Nintendo DS" release, we are holding a special sale, 50% off until December 6th!"

Follow-up to this post.

iPads on eBay
iPads on Amazon

Modular Withe Evil

via Bruno De Vincenti's Photos

Update via acm23 in the comments: "This is made by Sebastian Cordoves in Argentina"

1977 ARP OMNI Ad

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the write-up. Interesting bit on when the OMNI may have been released.