MATRIXSYNTH

Huba&Silica live at Blue Marlin Ibiza

YouTube Uploaded by roedor2 on Jul 5, 2011
synth spotting...
"Huba&Silica live at Blue Marlin Ibiza
Magic sunday sunset. July 03, 2011
Visuals x Boreal
Track. Move (Doublewave & Min&Mal Remix)
Killing Machine Records

Thanks. Cushe Footwear, Casa de la Palmera & Asko!

More H&S: www.jazzrobot.com"

And some pics from a gig in Costa Rica last weekend: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kapitals/sets/72157627331889984/

Native Instruments Announces KOMPLETE 8 and KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE

"Berlin, August 1st, 2011 – Native Instruments today announced new versions of its studio-standard software bundle. While KOMPLETE 8 has been further expanded to include 27 individual products at an unchanged price, the new KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE for the first time combines the full arsenal of Native Instruments' KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects range at the same substantial discount, with 50 individual products conveniently provided on a dedicated external hard drive.

Further expanding its versatile sonic arsenal, the new KOMPLETE 8 includes the latest KONTAKT 5 and GUITAR RIG 5 versions, and adds the charismatic WEST AFRICA percussion instrument. It also incorporates the versatile new STUDIO DRUMMER drum production instrument and the upcoming TRANSIENT MASTER dynamic processing effect. Furthermore, KOMPLETE 8 includes over 1,300 additional presets for ABSYNTH, FM8 and MASSIVE, derived from several acclaimed soundpacks previously available as individual products.

The new KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE includes the full content of the regular KOMPLETE 8 bundle and much more, combining the full range of all currently available KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects on a dedicated USB 2.0 hard drive. The resulting collection comprises 50 individual products with over 13,000 sounds and 240 GB of sample content, at an effective discount of over 80% compared to the individual prices. The hard drive enables a fast and convenient installation process, and also constitutes a compact and robust backup medium for the software.

Both new KOMPLETE versions are optimized for Native Instruments' groove production system MASCHINE, offering direct browser integration with attribute-based preset search as well as convenient automatic parameter mapping for the rotary knobs on the hardware controller.

KOMPLETE 8 will be available in September 2011 for a suggested retail price of $559 / 499 EUR, with an update for owners of previous KOMPLETE versions available for $229 / 199 EUR.

KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE will be available at the same date for $1099 / 999 EUR, with an upgrade for owners of any version of the regular KOMPLETE bundle available for $559 / 499 EUR.

Additional information on KOMPLETE 8 is available at
www.native-instruments.com/komplete

Additional information on KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE is available at
www.native-instruments.com/ultimate"

Native Instruments Announces KONTAKT 5

"Berlin, August 1st, 2011 – Native Instruments today announced KONTAKT 5, the next generation of its leading software sampler. The new version offers profoundly enhanced sound shaping through a host of new high-quality filters and studio-grade effect algorithms, superior time-stretching, vintage sampling modes, and more. Further accommodating its role as the central sample library platform on the market, KONTAKT 5 also introduces two major new features for advanced instrument design.

In a further major expansion of its unrivaled sound shaping capabilities, KONTAKT 5 introduces a completely new suite of high-quality filters, developed by the creative mastermind behind the acclaimed MASSIVE synthesizer. Ranging from classic analog-style ladder and state-variable models to modern formant filters, some of the 37 new filters also employ the unique new "Adaptive Resonance" concept, which automatically manages the filter characteristics to prevent unpleasant sonic artifacts from excessive resonance peaks. At the same time, the superior new "TimeMachine Pro" time-stretching algorithm in KONTAKT 5 enables unprecedented sound quality for harmonic solo instruments and similar demanding source material.

The comprehensive effect assortment in KONTAKT has been extended with several key additions that focus on studio-style sound processing. The new "Solid G-EQ" and "Solid Bus Comp" algorithms – derived from the upcoming SOLID MIX SERIES – enable studio-grade equalization and compression, while the separately available TRANSIENT DESIGNER has been integrated into the effect arsenal of KONTAKT in its original form. Additionally, a new analog-modeled Tape Saturator can add natural compression and subtle organic overdrive, while the acclaimed vintage sampling modes from Native Instruments' groove-production system MASCHINE have been integrated into the feature set of KONTAKT 5 as well to provide additional flavors of charismatic "vintage dirt".

For ambitious sound designers and professional sample instrument creators, KONTAKT 5 introduces both a powerful new "instrument bus" system as well as KSP-based MIDI file support. While the 16 internal stereo busses with their separate insert chains open up greatly increased routing flexibility, the MIDI file functions in the Kontakt Script Processor enable the creation of advanced types of KONTAKT-based instruments with versatile integrated MIDI playback features, as demonstrated in the upcoming separate KONTAKT-based STUDIO DRUMMER instrument.

On top of its acclaimed 43 GB factory library with its eight separate instrument collections, KONTAKT 5 also includes a free download of the new KONTAKT-based RETRO MACHINES MK2 instrument, which offers an assortment of highly sought-after classic synthesizers complete with vintage-style arpeggiator and chord player, and also takes advantage of the new analog-type filter models.

KONTAKT 5 will be available in September 2011 for $399 / 379 EUR, and will also be included in the new KOMPLETE 8 and KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE bundles. An update for owners of previous KONTAKT versions will be available for $119 / 99 EUR.

Additional information on KONTAKT 5 is available at
www.native-instruments.com/kontakt5"

nwdlbots tutorial 2: Just Listen

nwdlbots tutorial 2: Just Listen from Richard Garrett on Vimeo.

"The second in a series of tutorials about nwdlbots, a suite of generative modules for Ableton Live.

This episode demonstrates the way in which nwdlbots can interact within a Live Set using two modules called "noodle control" and "noodle send". By attaching noodle sends to each EventBot in a set, you can relay MIDI information to the control module, which collates the information and then feeds it back to the EventBots, informing their decisions regarding onset and pitch.

This allows the bots to work together controlling the density and harmony of the set.

nwdlbots are available for download at sundaydance.co.uk

(Ableton Live and Max for Live required)."

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Roland Jupiter-80 Demo

YouTube Uploaded by Kobolnova on Aug 1, 2011

"I made this Demo in a hurry;i bought this incredible synthsizer today,now i have almost no money left,almost my last euro i have spend buying this GREAT synth,if i can no longer pay my bils,i gonna just live inside that big box were the JP80 came out!! ;)
Made in a hurry,maybe made to fast,sound comes from the inbuild microphones of the Panasonic SD60 HD camera,i used some Pad and String sounds from the incredible Roland jupiter 80 synthesizer!
Powered by TONIKA music(city of Groningen),for me this is the the best music store in the Netherlands were i bought this great synthesizer!"

Roland Jupiter-80 on eBay

Roland TR707 Drum Machine Rhythm Composer with Original Box

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Moog Controller - Previously owned by BILLY COBHAM?

via this auction

"Known as the master of fusion jazz or jazz funk, he has toured as drummer for the likes of THE GRATEFUL DEAD, MILES DAVIS, CARLOS SANTANA, and too many others to list. He was one of the first to utilize electronic drum controllers and other early electronics, and still tours today."

more pics here