MATRIXSYNTH

Boss PC-2 Percussion Synthesizer

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"PC-2 Percussion Synthesizer

All types of percussion sounds, from synthesizer drums to castanets
# The mini-size PC-2 creates a wide variety of percussion sounds from synthesizer drums and castanets to metallic and wood-tapping sounds

# Built-in attack-generating circuit allows production of realistic drum sounds, from strong to delicate tones

# The perfect sound effect machine for recording sessions, giving extra variation possibilities 77 to drummers.

SPECIFICATIONS
Power: 9V Battery, AC Adaptor (PSA Adaptor)
Current draw: DC 9V, 9mA
VCO range: 85Hz to 3kHz
LFO range: 2Hz to 400Hz
Decay time: 30ms to 5 sec
Output level: 0.5Vp-p (at 1kHz)
Output load impedance: 10kOhm
Residual noise: -80dBm or less (IHF-A)
Dimensions 94(W)x64(H)x136(D) mm
Weight: 470g. (1.03 lbs)"

MeeBlip hackable digital synth / synthesizer

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"This desirable portable digital synth was imported imported as a kit from Canada and built in the UK. It is in excellent cosmetic condition and full working order, and is capable of producing a wide range of retro/chiptunes style lead sounds, as well as drones and basses. It is surprisingly versatile, and I am only selling it due to now my analogue modular synth rendering it somewhat redundant.

There is a MIDI in socket on the back of the unit, alongside a 1/4" audio out jack, and a USB socket - the synth is powered by the USB cable (USB cable included), but can be easily adapted for a 9V power supply if desired.

As an open source synthesizer, all details of the MeeBlip are publicly available, and both the hardware and software can be modified (i.e. hacked) if you so wish. There is a large and active community of users and modders.

More information and sounds can be found at:

http://meeblip.noisepages.com/

http://soundcloud.com/cdm/sets/meeblip-demo"

OLSON XX-100 RARE Beat Box Drum machine

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"1970`s Olson XX-100 Rhythm Beat.This unit is getting harder to find all the time.It is in nice, slightly used condition and comes with it`s origional sholder strap.It measures 5 1/4 inches tall,11 3/4 wide and 10 inches deep.It is a component type unit, needs to be hooked up to an amp.The locking rhythms range from waltz to cha-cha, with adjustable volume and tempo speed from fast to slow.The playable, or non locking selectable buttons add bass drum, tom-tom,conga,claves,snare drum,maracas and cymbals . It works fine, ready to make noise or a good piece for the collector. it is a real flashback to the days gone by."

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The Future of Music V: The Craft of iPad Music-making (Short Version)

YouTube via tekserve | Mar 2, 2011 |

"A new breed of software with innovative graphical interfaces powered by touch is bringing futuristic musical interaction to your fingertips.

Check out the best moments from Tekserve's "The Future of Music V: The Craft of iPad Music-making" event, held on February 3rd, 2011.

At this special evening event, attendees heard and saw the musical and visual results as leading electronic artists performed live. Harry Allen returned to moderate discussion between four cutting-edge artists: Peter Kirn, Oliver Chesler, Steve Horelick, and Joshue Ott.

For complete footage of the event, visit www.youtube.com/tekserve"

Peter Kirn of Create Digital Music with the MeeBlip and Little MIDI Machine free step sequencer.
Oliver Chesler of wiretotheear with VoiceJam, TweakyBeat, iVoxel recorded with Loopy
Steve Horelick of http://stevehmusic.com with I think S1MIDITrigger - if anyone knows feel free to comment or email me.
Josue Ott of intervalstudios.com with his own Thicket

Little MIDI Machine - Synthetic Bits, LLC
TC-Helicon - VoiceJam
TweakyBeat - Rodrigo Yanez
VirSyn - iVoxel
Loopy - A Tasty Pixel
Miura Acoustic - S1MIDITrigger
Interval Studios - Thicket
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

monome running flin sending midi data into generative setup in live

YouTube via BrianWilliamGreen | Mar 2, 2011 |

"for more work go to, www.seeyouinsleep.com"

Doug's No Oscillator Patch Test

Doug's No Oscillator Patch Test from Lyonel on Vimeo.

"291e Triple Morphing Filter, 297 Infinite Phase Shifter."

Handmade Music at Digitópia

Handmade Music at Digitópia from Filipe Lopes on Vimeo.

"This was the handmade music party at Digitópia on February of 2010!
More info:
digitopiadigitopia@gmail.com"

MIDI Sequencer test

MIDI Sequencer test from Michael Una on Vimeo.

"I built a cliplead patchbay MIDI sequencer using the HighlyLiquid MIDI CPU kit: highlyliquid.com/midi-controllers/midi-cpu/

The nail and cliplead design is inspired by the work of Talking Computron.

The sequencer is a CMOS 4017 decade counter.

The MIDI notes are running to a MeeBlip synth: meeblip.noisepages.com/

A clock signal is being provided by Ableton Live, which also syncs up the drum track and bassline.

Pretty nifty."

Circuit Skills: LED Matrix

YouTube via makemagazine | Mar 2, 2011 |

"Learn the basics of controlling a grid of LEDs - use one as a miniature game machine and more, as Collin Cunningham takes a look inside the LED Matrix."