48 Buchla 259e Complex Waveform Generator Scoped

YouTube via 7thDanSound | February 21, 2011 |

"The 259e is an amazing device. Since last time I've had a few requests to show the waveforms better on the scope. I was a bit hesitating so I asked the very nice people at Buchla and they sad no problem. So here's a video where I try to show how the module actually works and what the waveforms look like. It's a bit longer than usual and may be boring to some but I thought I'd offer this for the interested. For the rest of you, just skip through and you'll find some examples of just how amazing this fine module can sound. I'm being impressed every time I play it and this video is just the tip of the ice berg on this one!"

When life gives you a broken Korg Polysix...

YouTube via andreanjos | February 21, 2011 |

"...just roll with it.

http://remixartistcollective.com"

FL Studio Guru - Wobble Bass

YouTube via imageline | February 21, 2011 |

"To download the projects featured in this video click here: http://forum.image-line.com/viewtopic..."

Roland R8 - Human Rhythm Composer - Circuit Bending

YouTube via hesed23 | February 21, 2011 |

"5 Switch not much but stable ;)

www.atm23.net
www.discrete-audio--solutions.com"

More Synth Pics via By elektrobahnmusik

flickr By elektrobahnmusik
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ARP Axxe
Crumar Spirit
Octave Cat
Custom Sequential Circuit Pro-One minus keys

Update: flickr link added above.

FWD.dj Presents Droid Behavior: Drumcell Interview

YouTube via FWDdotdj | February 21, 2011 |
some synth spotting
"Moe Espinosa aka Drumcell, Droid Behavior Co-Founder and Droid Recordings Founder, discusses his introduction to electronic music and rave culture, his production process in the studio, some of the gear that's crucial for the Drumcell sound, and the beginning of Droid Recordings.

Crew:
Executive Producer, Editor: Sam Allman
Director, Camera, Lights: Chris Parise
Interview: Alex Talan

Special thanks:
To Drumcell and all of Droid Behavior for letting us shoot in the studio and for the extra party footage.
To Lucy from Stroboscopic Artefacts for setting this whole thing up."
via TRASH_AUDIO

X-Tension (x0x b0x X2 | Korg ES-1)

YouTube via Elektriber | February 21, 2011 |

"Live"

Leakage (x0x b0x X2 | Korg ES-1)

Elektriber | February 20, 2011

Dirty Electronics : Solder a Score @ ICA London

YouTube via eddie23a | February 21, 2011 |

"Dirty Electronics : Solder a Score @ ICA London 16th to 20th Feb 2011
The composer and instrument maker John Richards takes up temporary residence in the gallery with Solder and Score, a unique participation opportunity for visitors to the ICA. Over the course of five days workshop attendees will build a large patchwork quilt-like instrument and co-write a musical score with John, culminating in a group performance and auction. Referring to his process as Dirty Electronics, Richards conjures electronic phenomena at odds to those found in today's mass produced digital culture and utilises characteristics such as designer trash, hand-made, ready-made, hacked, bent, fedback and kitsch in the process.
For Live Weekends: Notation and Interpretation, the proposed workshops will immerse attendees in the interplay between process and performance beginning on the workbench, co-devising the modules that will form the 'instrument' and then extending onto the stage. The workshops will be informed by a musical score written especially for Dirty Electronics by sound artist Nicholas Bullen (founder member of Napalm Death and Scorn and a frequent collaborator with artist Mark Titchner).
http://www.ica.org.uk/27692/Music/Dir..."

Octatrack Slice Tutorial, Part 1

YouTube via Catabolicdj | February 21, 2011 |

"Here's a turbo-start to using one of the most powerful (and fun) aspects of the Octatrack, the slice function. This video is for those who are looking to get started on the Octatrack as opposed to established users. The Octatrack is quick to work with once you get a few basic ideas nailed down. After watching you should be slicing within minutes. HD video available so you can get a detailed look at the screen."

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Vintage analogue synthesizer Eko Ekosynth P15 "Digital System"

YouTube via booksforsaleATebid | August 07, 2009 |

"I think this synthesizer was manufactured in 1979.

Although described by the manufacturer as a "digital system", it is an analogue synthesizer. The 'digital' refers to the type of circuitry employed i.e. silicon chips rather than transistors - so I am told.

The audio is to give you an idea of what the synthesizer is capable of, even though it seems to have a number of faults - you can read more about this on ebid.net, ( http://uk.ebid.net/stores/booksforsale ) go there and enter the following search terms: Eko P15

You will of course realise that I am no musician, that is not the purpose of the audio, I just want you to hear what the synth can do. There are no effects, it is totally dry, apart from a little compression.

It reminds me of the early Roland synthesizers in look and sound.

This synthesizer is rare. It will be an excellent project for anyone who likes to get these 'old dears' back to how they were in the land of Kraftwerk, Gary Numan and Ultravox."



via this auction

"This is an original 1979 suitcase synth made by Eko, better known for organs and guitars. Due to the companys organ background its got a great keyboard feel. It sounds brilliant with really present and deep oscillators that are massively tweakable from all the knobs and sliders, ranging from subbed out to lfo madness., a completely different sound to say Roland synths. Obviously pretty rare, this one is in good condition having just been serviced. This is an excellent and unusual bit of gear.

It says "digital system" on the front panel, but that refers to the fact that most of the circuitry consists of Integrated Circuits rather than indivudual components.
There are 15 preset sounds (Hence, P15). You can play them as they stand, or switch the Voltage Controlled Filter (VCF), and Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA) into "manual" mode, and tweak the sound anyway you want. There is also a full LFO section, capable of affecting the Oscillator, and the Filter. (Wah Wah and Tremolo). The VCO functions can be delayed as well. (as per Roland Juno)!"

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