Test Track3 - Work in Progress

Test Track3 - Work in Progress by AndyFord69
"This was played live using a Korg Radias, Access Virus and Moog Voyager for the Lead. It's a just an idea that I'm toying with for a new track."

NAMM '11 - Kemper Profiling Amp Demo - Resynthesis

YouTube Uploaded by premierguitar on Jan 25, 2011
Watch after the 3:00 minute mark. This one in via Dustin. "This technology is incredible, Im sure that it is just a matter of time before this makes it to effects and synths. The videos on sweetwater are slightly better. Basically you are "sampling" a process I suppose it could be used to sampler filters, etc...incredible"

video description:
"http://www.premierguitar.com PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Kemper Amps booth. In this segment, we get an overview and demo of their new Profiling Amp.

For more 2011 NAMM show videos, or to view all guitar-related news, updates, reviews, demos, videos, interviews, and instructional columns, be sure to visit http://www.premierguitar.com"

Synthesis Technology MOTM E560 Deflector Shield

via this auction

"Overview
The E560 is another unique DSP-based module that has no equal in the modular world, in any format.

It is a triple-mode effects module: thru-zero frequency shifter, phaser and ring mod. What sets the E560 apart from other DSP effect modules is the unique carrier wave morphing feature. Traditional frequency shifters and phasers use sine waves as the carrier/modulator, but the E560 has 8 different carrier waves (sine, triangle, square, saw, 16-point random phase, 64-point random phase, cross-modulated triangle/pulse and 3x sine) that can be continuously cross-faded to create never-before heard soundscapes. The 8 carriers are specifically selected to give the widest sonic palette, from simple frequency shifts to 64-note ‘pattern sequences’ to extreme harmonic content.

Technical details
SHIFT: a frequency shifter than can shift thru-zero with 2 simultaneous outputs (DOWN and UP). Like traditional frequency shifters, a sine carrier will generate a smooth shift but the E560’s 7 other waves will generate a vast array of harmonic content and even patterns of evolving timbral shift.

RM: a standard ring modulator (4-quadrant multiplying VCA) with a twist: the 2 outputs are always forced into quadrature (90 degree phase shift). The 8 carriers can produce everything from tremolo effects to gating to high degrees of distortion.

PHASE: this is an E560 exclusive mode. The audio input is applied to an 8-stage all-pass network. The 2 audio outputs are in quadrature, but in turn phase shifted from 0 to 360 degrees relative to the input. Not only that, the ‘vector’ the phase shift follows is the data in the carrier wavetable. The phase shifting can be linear (saw wave), traditional (triangle) or bouncing all over the place (64-random phase waveform).

Not only do you have full control over the effect, but also the wet/dry mix and applying either positive or phase-inverted (negative) feedback. This introduces peaking at certain harmonics or cancellation of those harmonics. Applying a slow LFO to the Feedback CV can produce a wide range of constantly changing spectral content.

Measures and weight
3U Eurorack module.
Module width 14HP (70.8mm)
Module depth 32.5mm
current draw: 110mA (90mA @+12V line and 20mA @ -12V line)"

Vactrola, Solar|Audio|Graffiti &

YouTube Uploaded by techdisobeylab on Mar 25, 2011

"Circuit bent record player. Replaced the needle catridge with an LDR controlled 555 oscillator and plays records retrofitted with LEDs to work as a vactrol-like sequencer."

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MacBeth Mk1/X-series Touch Keyboard Proto

MacBeth Mk1/X-series Touch Keyboard Proto from Ken MacBeth on Vimeo.

"This Sunday has been fun. I have thought about this idea a lot. I've played with various ideas on this for a few years. Last week- I got the parts in for the last thoughts I had on it- the great news is - it works! This is a purely analogue design and it opens the door for new touch controlled stuff! I'm using this 5 note test device to play my Mk1 Syetem- Barabus! I fully intend to have a fully functioning synth out of this guy- micromaccers watch out!

Ken M"

Creating the Enjoy the Silence (Depeche Mode) bass line via Oberkorn MK3 and Telemark Synthesizer

YouTube Uploaded by rezfilter on Mar 27, 2011

"...by request!

*Watch in HQ for best video/audio quality!

Here's a recreation of the classic bass line from Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence" (Violator!) using DM-style methodologies.

By utilising a step sequencer and a flexible analogue synth (Analogue Solutions Oberkorn & Telemark respectively), you can produce the moving / transitional effects inherent in a complex bass sequence such as this one.

Given the timing of the pattern, the Oberkorn was MIDI-stepped manually (see Midi-Stepping an Analogue Sequencer video for more information) and the pitch transposition was handled via MIDI as well. Alternatively, the pitch could be played live via MIDI.

The key is to take advantage of the precise opening and closing of the filter via Oberkorn CVB.

All settings will ultimately be approximate, as analogue synths will differ from machine to machine. Use the settings as starting points and then tweak away!

Enjoy (the Silence)."

BuchlaBeat:BerkeleyClouds

BuchlaBeat:BerkeleyClouds from todd barton on Vimeo.

"OK. . . a little experiment of conflating the chaos of my Buchla 200e Randomness Experiment #4 soundcloud.com/​user7621213/​buchla-200e-randomness-1 with the structure of a simple beat and a resonant sweep pad from Omnisphere with a time-lapse video of clouds over Berkeley, California sv.berkeley.edu/​view/​index.html
Enjoy!"

Inside an Akai AX-60

via Paul Cunningham's Photos

"Insides of an AKAI AX-60. The oscillator pitch and filter resonance can be controlled with the left wheel, and modulation with the right. In this synth the left board is the synthesizer part, and the board right of that is the main cpu board. We're opening this one up to fix a broken trace and clean the sliders."

SAKURA STRINGS

via DEEJAYIWAN

"Sakura VA string synth

i think its the best VA string synth, only Omnisphere can make similar string sounds"

SAKURA STRINGS by deejayiwanX

Squidfanny - circuit bent YAMAHA PSS-26

YouTube Uploaded by squidfanny on Mar 27, 2011
squidfanny on eBay
"Quick Demo to show the wild side of the PSS-26.

Switches & Knob on the left contain stable Glitches, providing lots of lovely stereo Re-struction & De-struction.

Switches on the right of the machine are used for Damage and Crash Sounds & for creating new instrument patches from corrupted versions of the original patches.

Really powerful Glitch on this machine, due to the combination of Stereo FM and Digital PCM circuitry. Modulation between the circuits yeilds really dramatic results."

Update:

Squidfanny - Circuit Bent YAMAHA PSS-780 Music Station

Uploaded by squidfanny on Mar 27, 2011

"Top of the line FM / PCM / MIDI SYnthesizer w Reverb & Analog Chorus.

+Hacked Chorus reveals a sweet Pitch LFO with Flashing Light.
+27xGlitches Transmute the dry and lifeless digital drums into a cacophony of Ring Mod Rhythms, Bit-Damaged Beats and Bleepy Oscillators.

Metal Keys look absolutely stunning, but sadly my shitty camera can't capture the detail..... Anybody watching swap this machine for a really nice camcorder?"

Squidfanny - Circuit Bent YAMAHA PSS-6 Glitch Synth

Uploaded by squidfanny on Mar 27, 2011

"Cheap and cheerful Digital mini Keyboard, with Damage-Piano, loads of rough and grainy Glitch Noise and really dramatic Crash Sounds from a voltage-drop Knob.

Like all yamaha's AWM Machines, Diodes are needed in series with switches for full ROM Scrambling."