Tom Sawyer

YouTube via module19 | January 18, 2011 |

"My attempt at Tom Sawyer.. sorry for some missed notes as you can see my controller was sliding around while I played! Korg M3 sequencer is running Drums and Bass, dual Dark energies for the lead and synth bass, Omnisphere for the sweep sound (need some tewaking)"

Moog Slim Phatty Unboxing

YouTube via scott2eh | January 16, 2011 |

"I've never seen a synthesizer unboxing video on Youtube (or anywhere), but then again, I don't think I've ever looked! So I thought I'd do a couple for video editing practice, and i case someone wants to see them.

Up first, the new Moog Slim Phatty. Not a lot in the box so it's not too long. Sounds great though, very nice analog synth.

Video camera is Samsung H106"

Synthesizer Ads From the Past - PPG Monkey, PRISM, DCS II, Synthia and More

You'll find the scans on Scott From Canada

Also check out scott3eh on Flickr
Some of the rarer items pictured here:
Adaptive Systems Synthia 1980
Kinetic Sound Prism 1980
Strider DCS II
Synclavier II Terminal Support Package 1981
Wersi Condor DMS 1984
Bob Moog on the Fairlight

The full list at the time of this post:
Adaptive Systems Synthia 1980
Akai AX80 1984
Aries Modular 1977
arp omni-2 ad 1980
Crumar Stratus 1981
crumar t1-b ad 1980
Emulator 1 1982
Ensoniq ESQ-1 1986
Fairlight-bob moog 1982
hohnar keyboards ad 1980

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NAMM: Rob Papen Punch

http://www.robpapen.com/
via Sonic State

Flame Talking Synth + FX6 euro modules

YouTube via flameampere | January 18, 2011 |

"Short preview of the new modules for euro rack:
Talking Synth module - speech sounds,robots,alarms,bleebs,noise,words ...
including 4 CV inputs, Trigger/Gate
FX6 - small 4HP !! low cost stereo multieffect including reverb,flanger,chorus,pitchshift,tremolo­,echo and 3 control pots"

The LFO everything max for live device (v1.5)

The LFO everything max for live device (v1.5) from Julien Bayle on Vimeo.

"This Max for Live midi device controls every other devices parameters in Ableton Live.

VERSION 1.5 with customize waveforms available !

designthemedia.com/​products/​abletonlive"

"LFO everything in Live

Designed by Julien Bayle, this max for live device offers you to LFO every parameters in your liveset. ENJOY !

version 1.5

At least Ableton Live 8.2.1 + Max for Live are required!
* updates free for all buyers
* tempo synced or not
* waveforms drawable
* easy to use & user-friendly
* control LFO by LFOs by LFOs . . . .!"

via Create Digital Music

“TRON LEGACY” – Sound Panel

“TRON LEGACY” – Sound Panel from Michael Coleman on Vimeo.

Making the exception on this one as specific gear for the most part isn't discussed. This one is more about sound design, processing and use of plug-ins. Starts with the light cycles and use of filter, resonance and pitch sweeps. Avid's reNOVAtor gets a mention about 20 minutes in for cleaning up audio. Avid of course is the company behind the new M-Audio Venom. Vocal processing and effects come in around 31 minutes but no mention of what was used. De-rezzing and disk audio effects come in around 40 minutes. Light cycle formation sound is revealed right after the one hour mark. See if you can guess what it is.

"Explore the sound and music of "TRON LEGACY", the long awaited sequel continuing the adventures through the world inside your computer.

The sound team behind the film will take you behind-the-scenes of the science fiction epic, presenting special excerpts from the movie. Watch how the sound team approached various elements of the mix and edit while they tell you the stories behind them.

Guiding you through their digital realms will be Supervising Sound Editor Gwen Whittle, Sound Designer Steve Boeddeker, Music Supervisor Jason Bentley, Re-recording mixer Gary Rizzo, and Film Editor James Haygood, ACE.

Filmed on January 12, 2011 at the Walt Disney Studios, Burbank, CA.

For more exclusive videos check out SoundWorksCollection.com

Join the SoundWorks Collection Vimeo Channel: vimeo.com/​channels/​soundworkscollection"

People at NAMM

Some of the faces at NAMM via various friends on Facebook. Each link takes you to the source of the shot.

Michelle Moog-Koussa & Robert Schwarz

BT, Dave Smith & Richard Devine

Amber and Rachel with Don Buchla

Ken Macbeth

John Bowen

George Mattson (MMM), Stephi Duckula & Amos Gaines (Moog)

Stephi Duckula & Fairlight

NAMM: John Bowen Solaris

via John Bowen's Photos

http://johnbowen.com/

Arp Odyssey Synthesizer Mark III Model 2823

via this auction