Roland Guitar Synth Challenge - Wayne Joness - GI-20

YouTube via WayneJoness | December 29, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"Roland Guitar Synth Challenge entry by Wayne Scott Joness featuring the Roland GI-20. The GI-20 is used with a Roland GK-3 divided pickup to play a variety of software synthesizers and sound modules, including the Roland XV-5080 fitted with the SRX-07 Ultimate Keys Expansion board. All MIDI performances are from the GI-20, with the exception of drum loop programming."

Probability Sequencer MiniApp

Probability Sequencer MiniApp from raja on Vimeo.

"while helping someone here i ended up quickly creating a miniapp based on the original _step app where the sequencer describes probability of beat-triggers for that particular voice on every step."

Mini 106 - Three Octave Mini Modded Roland Juno-106

Remodeling by R.BOX 106 mini

AKA the Junior-106 (click and scroll for prior posts including video).

via Loren, spotted on digimart for ￥49,800 (612.322 USD)

Update: according to thegoodbutcher, this was a Juno-106s - the Juno-106 with built in speakers. There's also the HS60 which had a different color scheme and built in speakers as well.

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Moog Minimoog Early Model D

via this auction

"1971 Minimoog... New keyboard bushings, replacement of capacitors, retuned to factory spec, pots cleaned, re calibrated, keyboard bed straightened, keyboard contacts cleaned, the list goes on. Also the most noticeable feature would be the high end wood refinish job. This is the original walnut wood from the factory most of the later models had a mixture of wood such as poplar ect, this case was ALL walnut."

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Boss PC-2 Analog Percussion Synthesizer Pedal

via this auction
"Drive this with any audio source and you will have an amazing synth sound! Or you can tap on the pad to trigger the sound.

There are six knobs on the Boss Pc-2:
sens - calibrates the trigger level for the input sound
pitch - the root pitch of the sound
decay - amplitude decay of the tone
sweep - how much pitch sweep to add to the sound
rate - the rate of the lfo as it impacts pitch
depth - the depth of the lfo and its impact on pitch


The unit was built in 1984."

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akai ewi4000s modified w/ midi cpu

YouTube via spunkytoofers | December 29, 2010

spunkytoofers on eBay
"akai ewi4000s is modified with a highlyliquid midi cpu. the cpu is set up to measure tilt into midi values and has several triggers for midi relays, sequencer controls, and triggering options for the light based theremin.

the ewi is independantly controlling 2 voices of dsi evolvers and 2 voices of a circuit bent nanosynth.

more info at: http://spunkytoofers.com/hottopic/?p=762"

DIY Arduino Based Ribbon Controller

via Giuseppe on Coagula

"There are many professional MIDI controller out there: keyboards, drum pads, mixer, pedals, etc. One type of controller that interests me most is the ribbon controller because I wanna try to emulate with the software plugins what can be done with instruments such as the Ondes Martenot. I think that this type of controller fits very well to control virtual instruments such as strings and horns, as it is characterized by a position and pressure sensitive ribbon, so you can control in a very intuitive way the notes pitch and velocity. I decided to do a MIDI ribbon controller using Arduino."

Ligeti / Frasconi Duo

YouTube via wellweatheredmusic | December 29, 2010 |
via Miguel:
"I'm playing omnichord and analog waveshapers (see details below) with Lukas Ligeti on drums and glockenspiel.

More specifically, I'm playing an omnichord put through a Metasonix TM-1SE, into a Moog FM-102 ring-mod, into an Electro Harmonix Micro-POG, into a Pigtronics Echolution."

Video Description:
"Ligeti & Frasconi @ The Tank.
Lukas Ligeti: drums & glockenspiel
Miguel Frasconi: omnichord & analog waveshapers.
December 8, 2010. NYC.

Transcending the boundaries of genre, Lukas Ligeti has developed a musical style that draws upon downtown New York experimentalism, contemporary classical music, jazz, electronica, and world music. Known for his non-conformity and diverse interests, Lukas creates music ranging from the through-composed to the free-improvised, often exploring polyrhythmic/polytempo structures, non-tempered tunings, and non-western elements.

While best known for his menagerie of glass musical instruments, Miguel Frasconi has long explored the sonic possibilities of electronics. Tonight he will be using a combination of devices that enable tactile control over a vast array of electronic sounds. Frasconi is the director of Ne(x)tworks, one of NYC's leading new music ensembles, and teaches at Bard College where he directs the Bard Laptop Orchestra (BLOrk)."

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Bob Moog Foundation Inspired Moments of 2010

"Inspired. That word is embedded in the history, ethos and mission of the Bob Moog Foundation.

Bob was inspired by the possibilities of unlimited sonic reality and by what he called "the network of ideas." The convergence of those ideas and possibilities in Bob's work effected millions of people around the world who were in turn inspired by his inventions and the music they spawned. This inspiration, and the way it changed people's lives, drives the very heart of our work in igniting creativity at the intersection of music, science, history and innovation.

Be part of the inspiration. Donate today.

In 2010, the inspiration that is rooted in Bob's work has manifested itself in some of my proudest moments in the Foundation's history:

* In April we concluded "Waves of Inspiration: The Legacy of Moog" exhibit at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California. Over 200 items from Bob's archives were on display, seen by over 20,000 people.

* In May, we made modular synthesis accessible (thanks to Amos Gaynes and August Worley) by transforming Erik Norlander's legendary "Wall of Doom" custom modular Moog synthesizer from a 6' x 7' monolithic structure into six portable rack mount cases. It was featured at our spring fundraiser Moogus Operandi. This unique instrument will travel once again this spring (and beyond), giving audiences new insights into the origin of synthesis.

* In October, the Bob Moog Foundation wowed standing-room-only audiences at Moogfest with historical, educational and technical panels and discussions, drawing the attention of the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal . That same month, preservationist Seva Ball finished restoring and transferring 88 reel-to-reel tapes from our archives.

* Throughout the year, we exposed children and adults to the science of sound through MoogLab; we gave people all over the world a rare glimpse into some little known facets of the Moog legacy through historian Brian Kehew's detailed explorations of moments in time captured in material from our archives; and we reveled in the varied and important work of our corps of committed, talented volunteers.

What inspires you? Unbridled musical exploration? Innovative methods in education? Unknown history brought alive to illuminate the future? Opening people's minds to a world of possibilities that in turn make them more creative thinkers?

This is our work-- the work of the Bob Moog Foundation. We illuminate history so that it might serve as a lesson for the future. We provide unparalleled opportunities for young and old to explore sonic realms and sculpt sound as an avenue to ignite creativity through science.

Take this opportunity at year's end to be part of our inspired and inspiring work. Make an on line donation today or send a donation to:

Bob Moog Foundation
P.O. Box 8136
Asheville, NC 28814

Inspired and grateful for your support,
Michelle

Michelle Moog-Koussa
Executive Director
Bob Moog Foundation"