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"Kandi8" - Yamaha XG Demo MIDI by JayB

Uploaded by Hanni13579 on May 7, 2011

"A little uplifting trance piece completely programmed using Yamaha's XG synthesis level 3. The sounds come from a Yamaha QY100, post-processing included only EQing and compression/limiting.

Download the MIDI here: http://www.jaybmusic.net/Upload/JAYB_KANDI8.MID

The video timing is not exact - Windows Live Movie Maker sucks in terms of precise cuts. Anyway it's the sound that counts. :D The software for the piano roll screens is Apple Logic 9."

Syntha-Sound (Stupeflix test)

YouTube Uploaded by btpro on May 7, 2011

"Very rare Synthesizer, Baldwin "Syntha-Sound".
from my synthesizer photo library...

Created using the Stupeflix Youtube App"

Flame - Talking Synth Module - Speakjet Malfunctioning Jumble

Flame - Talking Synth Module - Speakjet Malfunctioning Jumble from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

"Checking out the Flame - Talking Synth euro module. Making it sound like a malfunctioning R2D2:)

shelaq.de/flame/start.htm"

ether^ra SNAPSHOT VIRTUALLY OBLITERATED

YouTube Uploaded by potterpaint2000 on May 7, 2011
What you'd hear if an alien invasion where to occur?
"Buchla 200e vs. Serge Creature/Seq A. http://etherra.blogspot.com/"

Folktek and Doepfer spotted as well.

ether^ra ROTATED CORPOREALITY

Uploaded by potterpaint2000 on May 7, 2011

"an Buchla 200e improv with unnerving 266e use. http://etherra.blogspot.com"

plane - m | vi | cv

plane - m | vi | cv from stretta on Vimeo.

"hardware: monome 512, monome 64, monome arc4
software: plane

I recorded this video with me talking over it, explaining things, but I liked it better without the voiceover, so I left it out.

I've always loved step sequencers and I see the monome as an opportunity to address some of the grey area between the one knob per function analog step sequencer and step sequencers with memory. The idea is to increase the available note range without sacrificing precision and increase the available sequence length range, without sacrificing direct manipulation and feedback. So, when the arc came around it seemed like a useful navigational tool to manipulate a large plane of data.

I've been referring to plane as a platform because there are a number of variations I want to implement using the underlying development. This version is optimized to serve as a control voltage source. As such, it produces a lot of outputs. The top row is step enable/disable which is typically used to fire off envelopes. Plane is generating control voltages directly. There are no intermediate bits of software or virtual instruments in-between plane and the end of the patch cords controlling the modular.

The row underneath it the playback loop ruler. Pressing anywhere in the ruler area moves the playback loop to that location. A chorded gesture changes the loop size. One section of the sequence can be edited while playback is occurring elsewhere.When the loop ruler goes off the visible edge of the grid, it lets you know in which direction the active stuff is happening.

Included is a very nice saw cloud simulation of multiple detuned oscillators with adjustable fatness which you can plug directly into your modular.

Also included is direct, accurate CV control of an oscillator via a closed-loop calibration procedure. Of course, MIDI output is also available.

This version of plane uses scale degrees and passes though my modal scale quantizer, so you can switch scales on the fly. You can also use a MIDI keyboard to transpose.

Or, it can also follow a programmed chord progression score, allowing you to improvise with a step sequencer within the harmonic framework of a lead sheet.

The bottom two encoders on the arc are serving as looping automated CV sources.

You don't have to use an arc with plane, you can navigate with the mouse or keyboard or powermate. Also, you don't need a 512 monome. All monome sizes are directly supported and can be hot swapped."

plane 032211

YouTube Uploaded by stretta on Mar 21, 2011

"this video begins with the sound of angry cat plucking"

plane 032111

Uploaded by stretta on Mar 21, 2011

http://stretta.blogspot.com/2011/05/plane-m-vi-cv.html

Update: Top video with voice over:

Uploaded by stretta on May 8, 2011

Katy Perry - ET feat. Kanye West Official Music Video (Parody by The Midnight Beast)

YouTube Uploaded by THEMIDNIGHTBEAST on Mar 29, 2011
Spot the synth.
"He's Extraterrestrial, but he doesn't have any testicles.

Get the track for free over @ http://www.themidnightbeast.com"

This one in via STG.

Red Studio Electronics Omega 8 Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer SN 1167

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MFB Synth II

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Korg Rhythm KR-55B (expanded KR-55) analog drum machine

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"This is the darker, more experimental and edgy version of the KR-55 that is all over the early Vince Clark stuff. While the pop / rock / disco material that the KR-55 excels at is still adequately represented here, you also get a lot of progressive / alternative / jazz beats with odd time signatures. The 55B also has twice as many presets as the 55. The 55 and 55B have very low noise floors, and the quality of sound is breathtaking.

This particular unit has a damaged plastic housing, which is clearly visible in the photos. However, only the plastic housing is damaged. Every button, dial and switch functions and feels great. No scratchy pots, no buttons that have to pressed a little harder than others...

As you can see in the photo below, there are easily-accessible trim pots to tweak out the sound to your heart's content. Highly Liquid and Analogue Solutions have solutions for retrofitting MIDI.

Service Manual/Schematics, Owner's Manual, and some notes on DIYing a DINsync solution will be included on CD-R."

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