Dan Deacon at SXSW 2011

flickr By Dr. Bleep

"He played an insane Thingamagoop 2 solo during 'Wham City'"

http://bleeplabs.com/

Click here for more posts featuring Dan Deacon including video.

Kirkcarrion by Takla Makan aka Oakley Sound

"Deep reverberating drones and ethereal sighing pads combine to create quite a dramatic beginning to ‘On Rookwood Down’. In no time at all, however, the first of many ballsy sequences surges forward. It overcomes the stormy effects and fits perfectly with a shuffling hissing rhythm. The resultant wall of syncopations attracted my attention away from a subtle lead line before a more forceful melody darts between the beats..."

via Tony of Oakley Sound on the SDIY list (note the above quote comes from a review of the release mentioned below and not Tony):

"OK, I think most of you know that I produce the odd tune from time to time. But I just got this review of my latest album. I think he likes it...

More information and samples here.

I should say that it's not just Oakley modular on here. I use a heap of other stuff too.

Download 320kB mp3 of the whole album available from me for 2GBP.

Or you can purchase FLAC and hear some more samples from Musiczeit.

Tony"

Just a quick note on why this went up here and not MATRIXSYNTH-C based on the posting guidlines: The reason is simple. It give you insight to the music made by the man behind Oakley Sound Systems. The post is about Oakley.

N'nook

N'nook by alienrobotdance
"Smooth song.

All sounds come from Roland Juno 60 (chords), JX3P (sync lead) and Novation K-Station (chords in drop).
Drums are sampled from vinyl, RS7000 and 808. Bell-type sound on intro and outro are recorded at home."

Mk1/X-series Touch Keyboard Prototype

via Ken MacBeth's Photos

"On screen shot of the Mk1/X-series Touch Keyboard Prototype...!"

Don't miss the video here.

Hans Vegner Studio Panorama

Click this one for the full size shot.
via Hans Vegner on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
"Here's a pseudo pano shot of our studio.we'll be releasing short videos of some old gear in the upcoming weeks on elektrobahn.com... thanks Matrixsynth" "...we've got a request to do a show which involves geiger counters triggering our gear with Yves Amu Klein on Friday." Note the custom Pro-One minus keys on the right.

Update on the Pro-One: "it's a couple of Pro Ones i joined together it's a work in progress. already it's capable of cross modulation and we're working on unison and a few patch points."

The synth to the right of the desk is a Crumar Spirit. For those not familiar with the Stratus, it was designed by Bob Moog, Jim Scott and Tom Rhea. Via Hans: "yes the fabled Spirit. this radioactive show just popped up but afterward we're starting a small video section. and we'll have a go at the Spirit. if you've never played with one, they are truly unique. between the filter section and the mod routing, disturbing..."

Retrosound Juno-60 Synth T & Red Roland SH-101

via Marko on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Retrosound.de

More Info on the Tensai Rhythm Machine aka Lehnert Studio-5000

see the update in this post.

The passenger - ballerina music box

The passenger - ballerina music box by the passenger
"Sequential Circuits Prophet 5, Korg Stage Echo, Tascam DM800
Released by: CanMARC
Release date: Mar 28, 2011 "

klangkreuzfahrt@FSK hh

flickr By GeschnittenBrot
(click for more)

"This is my side of the live setup we used for the klangkreuzfahrt radio concert @FSK hh on the 26th March 2011."

via Thomas Paulsen on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Update via Qwave in the comments: "The white rack unit with two displays left of the Moog Little Phatty is a IBK 10 Control midi controller box. Its a little bit hidden by the white headphone"

NI Releases MASCHINE 1.6 with plug-in hosting - Underworld & Ski Beatz

Maschine 1.6 in Underworld's live setup

YouTube Uploaded by NativeInstruments on Mar 28, 2011

"Underworld are one of the most successful groups to emerge from the UK's rave scene, releasing records and touring the world for over 20 years. In this revealing video, the group's Darren Price invites NI into the studio to witness the performance of a new track for Underworld's live set, created in just one day using only Maschine 1.6."

Ski Beatz in the studio with Maschine 1.6

Uploaded by NativeInstruments on Mar 28, 2011

"For over 20 years Ski Beatz has been producing forward-thinking beats for the likes of Jay-Z and Camp Lo. In this video, the one time MPC devotee discusses how Maschine 1.6 brings a greater range of creative options to the table."

The Press Release:

"Berlin, March 28th, 2011 – Native Instruments today released MASCHINE 1.6, a major free update for its acclaimed groove production studio. With the addition of plug-in hosting for instruments and effects, the new version significantly expands the scope and functionality of the system. MASCHINE 1.6 also includes a free download of the new KOMPLETE ELEMENTS bundle, and adds a multitude of other new features for studio production and live performance.

With added support for VST and AU plug-ins, MASCHINE 1.6 profoundly widens its creative possibilities, turning the system into a full-featured instrument host. Both the whole range of KOMPLETE INSTRUMENTS as well as all third-party instruments and effects can now be used directly in MASCHINE, complementing its integrated sampler and FX features. Due to an "Auto-Mapping" function, plug-in parameters are conveniently pre-assigned to the high-resolution knobs on the MASCHINE controller, allowing for intuitive sound tweaking directly from the hardware.

To give producers an even more comprehensive sound arsenal on top of the sample-based factory library of MASCHINE, the 1.6 update also includes a free download of the new KOMPLETE ELEMENTS instruments and effects collection. Based on the powerful engines of KONTAKT, REAKTOR and GUITAR RIG, it contains over 1,000 production-ready sounds selected from the studio-standard KOMPLETE 7 bundle, including Abbey Road vintage drums, Vienna Symphonic Library orchestral sounds, an assortment of sampled band instruments, various REAKTOR-based synthesizers, a versatile assortment of amp emulations and effect pedals from GUITAR RIG and more.

Further enhancements in MASCHINE 1.6 include an increased number of effect slots, a new "Pad Link" feature, individual swing per sound, clip and sample renaming, expanded Drag & Drop functionality, support for up to 32 audio I/O channels, full Mac OS X 64bit support, and a wide range of detail optimizations.

The 1.6 update and the KOMPLETE ELEMENTS bundle are available as free download for all owners of MASCHINE.

Two MASCHINE 1.6 demonstration videos featuring techno masterminds Underworld and hip-hop producer Ski-Beatz are available on YouTube at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egPncQ36G-w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YdYcXvnk38

Additional information on MASCHINE is available at
www.native-instruments.com/maschine

A digital press kit including picture material is available at
www.native-instruments.com/press.info

About Native Instruments:

Native Instruments is a leading manufacturer of software and hardware for computer-based music production and DJing. The company's mission is to develop innovative, fully integrated solutions for all professions, styles and genres. The resulting products regularly push technological boundaries and open up new creative horizons for professionals and amateurs alike."