Waveforms, harmonic series, FM, PD, LAS

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | January 29, 2011 |
Some light synth talk from TheSynthFreq. Comparisons between the Yamaha DX1 and CZ-5000, followed by Roland D-50. See TheSynthFreq link above for some of her performances previously posted here.

"Here is a short video on the synths that I use, the waveforms they have and a little about the harmonic content of each WF. I only discussed the very basics as to not bore everyone to tears. Lol

Please enjoy!
:) TSF and the synths!"

Roland D-50: TVF ( Filter: routings & LFO) Fc 60/res 30

TheSynthFreq | January 29, 2011 |

"A review of D-50's TVF and each of the 4 WFs in the LFO. (LFO 2) routed to TRI, SAW , SQU, and RND.
I have the Fc at 60 and the res at 30 for more dramatic effect so its easier to hear what the filter/LFO is doing.
Keep in mind that the recording is from an iPhone 3GS mic.
Please enjoy!!
:)"

Vintage Maestro Rhythm King Drum Machine MRK 1

YouTube via bobbybot2000 | January 29, 2011

via this auction

JACKSON POLLOCK (Moogist Commentary)

YouTube via timtsang3 | January 29, 2011 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"'When I am in a painting, I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It is only after a sort of 'get acquainted' period that I see what I have been about. I have no fears about making changes, destroying the image, etc, because the painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through. It is only when I lose contact with the painting that the result is a mess. Otherwise there is pure harmony, an easy give and take, and the painting comes out well.'

-Jackson Pollock

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While painting is not my medium, and I am not claiming to be Pollock in any way, studying him and his ideas has helped guide me through my creative process this week, and I wish to give him credit for sparking new ideas.

On a TECHNICAL level, I agree with Pollock when he says that when one loses contact with the "painting" the result becomes a mess.

On an EXPRESSIVE level, it does seem that the work has a life of its own, and it is through interacting with it that the final outcome becomes possible.

if one is "too" technical in his/her work, then it may not be expressive enough, and if one is too expressive, the vice versa may be true. Therefore it not really about "balancing" the technical and the expressive - i.e. 50/50, as this may often lead to mediocrity on both fronts...

Instead, it is better that one's technique be informed by his/her expressiveness, thereby having these elements not only running parallel to each other, but are one and the same toward the same goal, on the same path, as a rider and his horse are one and rushing to the same destination.

I am striving for this, and it is clear that Pollock knew this well, as he states:

"It doesn't make much difference how the paint is put on as long as something has been said. Technique is just a means of arriving at a statement." -JP
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moogist@gmail.com
facebook.com/moogistmusic"

techno son

YouTube via cray56 | January 29, 2011 |

"OSCar playing his first jam and first synth. Not bad!"

STUDIO-88 ...first steps on a new world....

YouTube via synthypnosis | January 30, 2011 |

"VELVET VOYAGE - "Synthesizers.com STUDIO-88 ...first steps on a new world..." performed live January 30. 2011 by Bruno Ender Lee.
Please note: This is my very first recording with the new "Studio-88"......far beyond music.....just experimental sounds with a bit delay & chorus.....
(many thanks to Roger Arrick & the Synthesizers.com-team)"

F - Snazzy FX in Euro

YouTube via snazelle | January 30, 2011 |

"B"

Snazzy FX in euro.

Quick dual dreamboats

Circuit Bent Barbie Jam With Me Guitar by freeform delusion

YouTube via eecouk | January 30, 2011 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"Barbie Jam with Me Guitar
Mono mini jack output (speaker removed)
Green LED (round the back)
...
Pitch Up/Down Control
Two Way loop switch
Echo Feedback Control
Echo on board sounds switch
Grainy Echo Switch"

Barbie Jam on eBay

Update: via this auction
freeform-delusion on eBay

Roland System 100

YouTube via SyntheticMachines | January 30, 2011 |

"slow minimal synth pop demo of the Roland System 100. All sounds made with the Model 101 + 102. As always : multitrack + external FX.."

Sounds from Brazil goes analog

YouTube via rossanosnel | January 28, 2011 |

"Moog Slim Phatty + Vermona Kick Lancet + Korg Kaossilator
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Sounds from Brazil STUDIO - Porto Alegre / Brasil"

AELITA 3-VCO RARE VINTAGE SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

"AELITA is a 3-oscillator monophonic synthesizer with 44 keys, produced by the Murom radio plant in USSR in eighties. The device is housed in a strong aluminum body. Sound control is performed with handy faders and buttons. The synth has really impressive analog sound - it is convenient for modeling of fat analog basses, classic rock leads, hard razor waves, various space FX`s, noises, ambient textures and much more... It is able to form both hard and soft timbres. By activating the UNISON function, the number of simultaneously sounding voices may be 5 or 6. Because you can detune the three independent oscillators, it is possible to create "one finger chord hits".

The Aelita synthesizer consists of 5 basic synthesis sections, which are the following: TUNING, REGISTERS/TIMBRE (osc wave switch), UNISON/VOICE LEVEL, TIMBRES CONTROL (filter), VOLUME CONTROL (amplifier). A wide range of modulation functions are available, including RING MODULATION. The synthesizer provides a three oscillator voice, with the addition of unison function, which adds extra timbres to basic sound. Respectively, there are separate controls for all oscillators in all sections.

The TUNING section provides the "global tuning" and separate DETUNE 1/2/3 knob for each oscillator. Below the section, three parameter buttons are situated: RELEASE, UNISON/VOICE and STRINGS. By pressing RELEASE, the "preset released" mode is activated independently of the RELEASE slider in the AMPLIFIER section. Next the UNISON/VOICE ON/OFF button - having entered the mode UNISON ON you will get aggressive layered strings sound (see demo sample1). By pressing the STRINGS button, you actually activate the modulation function, which imitates stringed instruments vibrato; but in conjunction with the UNISON ON mode, it provides "strings" sound with a complex modulated timbre.

The REGISTERS/TIMBRES section contains the timbres range (octave registers) 2`, 4`, 8`, 16`, 32` buttons and the WAVEFORM SELECT buttons (square, triangle and saw). The MODULATION/LFO FREQ slider, also called VIBRATO/TREMOLO, is situated below; four LFO WAVEFORMS selection buttons are situated at the lowest.

Between the REGISTERS and VOLUME CONTROL sections, the MODULATION switch buttons for all oscillators (called VIBRATO 1/2/3) and the button MOD1*3 activating frequency modulation of the first voice with the third one; actually, this is the RING MODULATION mode. Combined activation of the buttons MOD1*3and UNISON/STRINGS makes it possible to get a uncommon compound timbre of sound. The section UNISON/VOICE LEVEL contains three sliders 1/2/3/ and three buttons for controlling the volume level and for switching the oscillators ON and OFF. One of the sliders is designed to control the UNISON level in the range 16í. With the button UNISON/VOICE at ON, the sliders 1/2/3 perform the function of controlling the UNISON level of the registers in the ranges 2í, 4í, 8í. Below the section, the MODULATION DEPTH (vibrato) slider is located.

The TIMBRES CONTROL section has two buttons in the left part: KEY TRACKING ON/OFF and LFO (tremolo on/off). Near the buttons, 6 filter control sliders are situated, those are the following: FILTER CUTOFF (called RANGE), RESONANCE (SHARPNESS), MOD DEPTH, ATTACK, SUSTAIN/RELEASE, DECAY (called LEVEL). Below the section is the TREMOLO DEPTH. The VOLUME CONTROL (AMPLIFIER) section provides the following functions: ATTACK, SUSTAIN / RELEASE, DECAY (called LEVEL), MAIN VOLUME LEVEL and controlled with the respective sliders. At the rear panel, a 5 din OUT is situated for connection of the volume control pedal or an external mixer/amplifier."

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